Vol.21 No.02

January 14, 2021 Vol. 20, No. 02

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by Jeff Green n Thursday night, at about 10pm, a fire started at McMullen Manor, a housing complex in Verona that had 28 one-bedroom units.

A smoke alarm alerted a resident to the fire who called it in. The first crews from South Frontenac Fire Services arrived at about 10:20pm.

“When the crews arrived several of the units in the building were fully engaged and they could see that the fire had spread to the attic,” said a tired Darcy Knott, South Frontenac Fire Chief, when contacted from the site late Friday morning. (January 8) Working with the OPP, South Frontenac crews determined that all of the residents of the Manor were safe.

“The fire was very aggressive,” said Knott, and after surveying the perimeter, crews began attacking it from the exterior, the goal being to put it out as quickly as possible, making sure it did not spread to any neighbouring buildings.

Members of the Verona Free Methodist Church, which is located nearby, quickly opened the church and put coffee on.

Residents from McMullen Manor took refuge in the church, and when 2 officials from the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation, including Executive Director Mary-Lyn Cousins Brame, arrived on the scene, they met the residents there.

McMullen Manor was owned and operated by the housing corporation, which manages subsidised housing properties for residents of the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac.

Pastor Kathy Casement, of the Free Methodist Church (FMC), arrived on the scene at about 11:30. “Everything became very organised very quickly,” she

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said. “There was support from the housing corporation, victims services, and the OPP. Some of our church members were even able to bring some clothes out from the Style Revival [the used closing store run out of the church] for people who had nothing to wear. Most of the residents from McMullen Manor were in shock. They were sitting quietly, staring off into space.”

A number of the residents were picked up by family and friends from the Verona vicinity, and some ended up being driven to Kingston, where they are staying in a hotel with Kingston Frontenac Housing covering their immediate expenses.

“By about 2:30 am, everyone had left, and we closed up and went home. It all happened really quickly, when you think about it,” she said. Three of the residents at the Manor are members of the Verona Free Methodist, and church members are committed to supporting them, as well as all of those who lost all of their belongings, and their housing, in a matter of minutes.

Fire crews worked all night on the fire, which was still smouldering on Thursday morning.

Five South Frontenac Fire Services Stations responded to the incident, consisting of upwards of 50 volunteer firefighters and 17 apparatus. An Aerial Truck from Kingston Fire & Rescue and an extra tanker from Stone Mills Fire Department were also dispatched to assist.

“A lot of water was required, especially for the aerial truck, and it required quite an effort in terms of water shuttle for our department, but we kept the water coming,” said Knott.

Road 38 (Verona Main Street) was closed through Verona all night, with a detour using Hinchinbrooke and Desert Lake Roads, but re-opened at 7am.

A devastating fire at McMullen Manor in Verona, has left approximately 30 people homeless. The community has rallied in support of the victims.

“We did not want the detour to be in place in the morning, with all the commuter traffic coming through,” said Knott.

Investigators from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office arrived on the scene late on Friday morning, to begin the job of determining the cause of the fire.

Fire Chief Knott said that, while the cause of the fire is unknown at this time, it is not considered a suspicious fire, but he added that it is the job of the Fire Marshal's Office to make that determination.

There was no loss of human life in the fire, but as of Tuesday, one person was still in KGH as a result of injuries sustained in the fire, and a number of pets perished.

Since the weekend, a community effort aimed at supporting over 30 people who have lost their homes and their possessions has taken hold in Verona and other South Frontenac Communities.

The Verona Community Association (VCA), Southern Frontenac Community Services, the VFMC, and the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation have been working together to deal with an outpouring of support from far and wide.

Linda Bates, from the VCA, spent much of the weekend with another member of the association, cooking food for the first responders and Fire Marshall’s office members who remained at the scene until lake Sunday, making sure the fire scene was safe.

Trying to deal with offers of clothing, food, and furniture has been a major concern for all concerned. While they recommended from the start that people provide only cash donations, clothing and other items were being accepted at first, but not anymore.

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The School Bus Driver/County Warden

By Jeff Green t is common for South Frontenac Mayor, and 2021 Frontenac County Warden, Ron Vandewal to beg off Frontenac County meetings that extend into the afternoon because he has to pick up students from Sydenham High School and drive them home.

And even though inschool learning is off right now because of the provincewide lock-down, he is still driving twice a day because one special needs student on his run is still attending inschool classes.

But he does not think that the added responsibility as county warden will be particularly onerous this year.

“When I gave my speech, if you can call it that, as I took the oath of office in December, all I said was that I can't promise anything this year with all that is going on,”

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he said this week in a phone interview from his home.

“Just like anything Frances Smith hoped to accomplish last year was swept away by COVID, the same will be true this year.”

The oath of office was administered by South Frontenac Director of Financial Services Louise Fragnito in the empty South Frontenac Council chamber and witnessed virtually by members of Frontenac County Council on Zoom and broadcast on Youtube.

The first time Vandewal took the oath of office as warden, in the crowded Rotary Auditorium at Fairmount Home in 2017, he became emotional reflecting on his father, who served as county warden in 1983.

Similarly he thinks that serving as warden this year will be pretty low-key as well.

“There are monthly Eastern Ontario Wardens’ meetings to attend and I've registered for the ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) conference, but I expect I will attend everything from my living room, which is less time consuming, and cheaper, than travelling. You don’t learn as much when you don’t meet people in person. I have learned a fair bit from some of the people I've met,

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He has already set a new precedent for himself as warden, when he voted in favour of the 2021 county budget.

“I've made it clear throughout my career that I will not support a budget with an increase over 2%, and because of some funding changes the county budget came in lower than expected, and I voted for it,” he said.

He added that he does recognise that Frontenac County Chief Administrator Kelly Pender has influenced his thinking on county budgets.

“Kelly is correct when he points out that almost all of the county budget comes from salaries and you can't do much about that. In the township we can decide to put off some road work, if we want to bring in a lower budget, but the county can't do that.”

One thing that does not interest Vandewal is the idea of jumping to another political level, which is relatively common

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by Jeff Green ast year, in our first issue of the year, long before we had any idea that 2020 would be dominated by a pandemic that would have an impact on our daily lives for 9 months (and counting), we published a call for reader support.

It costs about $30 a year to deliver a newspaper 50 times a year to each of the 12,000 mailboxes in Frontenac County and Addington Highlands. We cover those costs with advertising dollars, and starting a few years ago, we began asking readers who are well disposed towards us, and can afford it, to pay towards printing, mailing, production and editorial costs to deliver the paper, and the online version, each week.

We have always had a good response. Many readers have sent us $30, and many others have sent more to cover for others who cannot afford a voluntary subscription. In addition to this annual editorial appeal, we run a house ad every once in a while. Every time a cheque for $25 or $30, or $50 or $100 arrives, or we get a call with a credit card or an e transfer, it helps financially, of course, but it helps our morale as well.

In 2020, as the COVID-19 impact on our communities became clear, rather than becoming irrelevant as we initially feared because the events that we promote each week were cancelled, our services seemed to become even more valuable to our readers. There is plenty of information (and misinformation) floating around about what has been going on in the world at large, but our focus on the local impacts of the pandemic, and ways we have been coping, has shown us that we are, if anything, more of a part of people's lives.

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That brings me to the other part of this appeal. The hard reality we are all facing right now is that lockdown measures will be increased in the coming weeks, not relaxed.

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McMullen Manor Cont.from p1 “Please notify all contacts that we no longer require clothing or household items at this time. We are thankful for everything that has been donated but all locations are full at this time,” Linda Bates wrote to supporters on Monday morning.”

Pastor Casement posted on Sunday that financial donations are being accepted at all Verona Churches, yourverona.ca (the VCA website) and Southern Frontenac Community Services, which is the central location where all the funds will be gathered for distribution.

“Also, Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation is looking for places to rent for their tenants. If you have, or know of, a place to rent in Kingston, Verona, or South Frontenac Township, please go to their website khfc. ca/contact-us and leave a message. They will be in contact with you” said Pastor Casement.

Melissa Elliott, the Volunteer Co-ordinator with Southern Frontenac Community Services, is the liaison person for anyone offering quality furniture, but no drop offs. People need to phone first. She can be contacted at 613-376-6477 ext. 209 or 306.

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have sprung up around the township. One of them is called “Kitchen Aid for McMullen Manor, hosted by former Verona resident Leann Benoit. For information, call 7666601 and Kerri Pringle.

Other efforts are underway and some of them can be accessed through the What’s Happening South Frontenac Facebook Group.

“On behalf of Council and our community, I want to extend my sincere condolences to the residents of McMullen Manor who lost their homes in this terrible tragedy. I also want to convey our appreciation to all South Frontenac Fire & Rescue (SFFR) personnel, as well as our neighbouring fire departments in Kingston and Stone Mills that came to assist last night,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal. “While it is devastating to know many lost their homes last night, I am thankful that there was no loss of life and grateful to the Red Cross, Victim Services, the Verona Free Methodist Church, Frontenac Paramedics and the Frontenac Detachment of the OPP for providing support to our residents during this difficult time,” said South Frontenac Mayor Vandewal in a statement that was released

by South Frontenac Township over the weekend. ■

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Some people may not, yet, have the skills or equipment to use these forms of communication technology. As a result, many are left feeling lonely and isolated during this time, especially with the closure of recreational centres, clubs and activities.

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SCWW is an engaging, social, barrierfree way to have fun! Although the funding is primarily for persons 50 years or older and those with disabilities, Connections does not see the need to restrict it to those groups alone and will welcome all participants.

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CountyTax Levy Up 2.1%

Frontenac Ratepayers Benefit From Lower Levies Social Service Costs SINCE 1970

by Jeff Green rontenac County and the City of Kingston were at loggerheads, for over a year, over increases in the bill that Frontenac County sent to Kingston for delivering paramedic services and operating Fairmount Home, the County owned long term care facility.

Kingston City Council did not appreciate that they have no control over costs that were rising at rates much higher than their budget target increases each year, leaving them less wiggle room when it came to funding their own priority programs.

Frontenac County politicians said that the cost increases were based, primarily, on the increasing demand for paramedic services in fast growing parts of the City, and provincially mandated long term care enhancements.

Lost in the back and forth debate was the fact that the City of Kingston also bills Frontenac County, for services it delivers to Frontenac County residents: Social Housing, Ontario Works, and childcare services.

The payment to the City of Kingston for those services comes to over $2 million each year for Frontenac County ratepayers, 18% of the entire Frontenac County levy to its ratepayers. The billing fluctuates each year, based on actual payouts and administration costs in preceding years.

As Frontenac County Council finalised their budget back in December, they learned that the billing for Ontario Works/ Daycare Service is decreasing by about $175,000 this year, and the social hous-

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ing billing is down by $75,000.

The $250,000 in savings, coupled with savings in the budget for Fairmount Home based on new funding commitments by the Province of Ontario, will benefit Frontenac County ratepayers.

When Frontenac County Council approved their draft budget in November of 2020, the increase in the levy to be paid by ratepayers was 5.51%.

But when Council met on December 16, 2020, to approve the final budget, the levy increase had shrunk to 2.1%.

And in terms of impact on residents, those costs will be mitigated by 1.37% in growth due to new construction in Frontenac County, for a net impact of under 1% for most homeowners.

The Frontenac County levy will be folded into the local township budgets, which are in various stages of development across the county.

South Frontenac is completing its budget later this week, and North and Central Frontenac will follow in February and March, respectively.

The draft budget, that will be presented to South Frontenac Council on Thursday, carries a 2.18% increase in township spending.

The township budgets are combined with the county budget, and a levy from the Ontario Ministry of Education. All together South Frontenac ratepayers can expect an increase of between 1.5% and 2% in their final tax bill for 2021, because the education levy did not go up.

North and Central Frontenac ratepayers will have to wait and see how much their taxes will rise in 2021. ■

The local Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee will be hosting a virtual information session about mental health

MAINTAINING WELLNESS IN ISOLATION Learn about how to stay well, how to stay connected and how to access mental health and community services

Join us on Tuesday January 26, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm To join the Zoom Meeting follow this link https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/86845275716 or use the zoom app on your device and enter the meeting ID: 868 4527 5716 To join the Zoom meeting by phone, call 1 647 374 4685 and enter the meeting ID 868 4527 5716 when prompted.

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Seniors Centre from p2 brain-stimulating activities, listen to entertainment, share stories, join in on general conversations, and enjoy meaningful friendships – all from the comfort of home!

It works just the same as attending a class or a lecture at the centre, but instead it is facilitated over the telephone. To start to get connected, just call Connections for more information or to register for free. They can be reached in Sharbot Lake at 613-2792499 or in Northbrook at 613-336-0691 Connections plans to launch the program with calls on January 20 and 21, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. These will simply be introductory sessions to discuss the program, provide more information, share programming ideas and explore topics. They have also planned three programs to start the first week of February.

One will be a story-telling series, Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. This will be an interactive session with a variety of stories hoped for. Participants may listen to stories or, if they wish, tell stories themselves. Topics may cover family, community history, events, Indigenous, fiction, etc.

There is no restriction except respect for others.

The other two planned programs are instructional. Connection plans to teach participants to use tablets and smart phones, by telephone and mailed out tutorials. “We feel that there are a number of individuals out there that may wish to explore new technologies and things like Internet, email and video calls, but either don’t have the equipment, internet or knowledge. This can give them a chance to learn and gain more confidence with unfamiliar technology, with no expenditure but their time and curiosity,” says Joyce Bigelow, Connections Executive Director. “We will be able to provide them with the necessary equipment, if they do not already have it.” This has been made possible through another grant from he Emergency Community Support Fund, administered by Community Foundation for Kingston & Area, allowing Connections to purchase tablets, Smart phone, iPads and iPhone devices and internet (cellular) data equipment and plans. These will be available for loan to those who need them, while taking the learning programs.

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Connections LBS program has moved many other programs over to online learning to help people connect during the pandemic. There are a growing number of learning options like Basic Computers, Preparing for your G1 Drivers Test, Digital Scrapbooking and Quickbooks. The LBS program can provide training supports to cover the cost of Internet use for those who need it to take part in the online programs.

“We really appreciate all the support we have received from these three funders.

Without them we would not be able to provide all the free learning and sharing opportunities for adults in our community that we do. They have really helped us to provide ways for us to fight the effects of this pandemics’ isolation effects.” Says Bigelow.

For information on Connections new, free telephone-based SCWW program or their free online learning programs, you can call 613-279-2499 or 613-279-336-0691 or email them at info@ncalc.ca. You may also find them on the internet on Facebook as “Connections Adult Learning” or through their website at either www.ConnectionsAdultLearning.ca or www.ncalc.ca. ■

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Johnnie and I decided to have a New Year’s Eve Party to let everyone know we were engaged. Even tho’ we said we wouldn’t have any more parties, we invited the Happy Hour Boys and the Wine Sisters (Olive and Harriett). Johnnie made his specialty to eat at midnight, called Misqeeter Swamp Stew. He had a bushel of mosquitoes in his freezer that he had caught out of the radiators out of all the old trucks and cars in his yard (10 of them). Before he froze them, he gently and carefully pulled the wings off, trying not to take any meat with it. He also had a few black flies and dragon flies in with them. Count them as a bonus as they had more meat. Black flies and mosquitoes where Johnnie lives are as big as canaries. It is better to get them out of the rad of the cars and freeze them. If you get fresh ones, you get swollen eyes and swollen lips and lumps all over your body as you have to sit in the car with the windows down for 2 or 3 hours.

They are then put in a big pot, along with onions, potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Boil until tender and then thickened with a sauce. You can serve this delectable dish at special moments in your life, like weddings or New Year’s Eve. It is

very delicious and don’t forget to add salt and pepper and a few muskol tea leaves for flavor. Everyone will want Johnnie’s recipe. It was left on the back of the stove to simmer until after we sang Auld Lang’s Syne. We invited the Hillbilly Ruffled Grouse Band to play music for the evening. We had a tableful of finger food, dragon fly garlic wings, bourbon wieners, potted cheese, roasted squirrel, BBQ bear loin, and some moose jerky. A big bowl of moonshine champagne was also sitting on the table. The party started around 8 o’clock, with beautiful country music and all their home made instruments – sounds just like Roger Hermer’s band. Everyone is mingling, dancing, visiting. Singing, drinking, it was such a joyous occasion and everyone was having the time of their lives. The time was just flying by. It is now 20 minutes to 12 so I thought I would get everyone rounded up to sing Ault Lang Syne at midnight. I found everyone but I couldn’t find Harriett. She had disappeared. She had been into the punch bowl quite heavily during the evening and was having such a good time but now I can’t find her and no one else had seen her in awhile either, and I went to find Johnnie to get him to go outside and see if she was outside and he’s gone too. "Oh no, oh no no" my heart said. So I got my flashlight and went outside. I’m on a mission. I shined the light in every car in the yard and then I see Johnnie’s car.

All the junk that was in the backseat of the car is now out on the ground. I opened the back door and there is Johnnie, passed out and sleeping in the backseat. In the front passenger seat, there is Harriett passed out. "Oh Dear Lord, please don’t let anything have happened." I shook Johnnie awake which took about 10 minutes. "Johnnie, what are you doing in this car with Harriett?” He said, “Harriet isn’t in this car”. And I said “Oh yes she is, she is in the front seat”. I shook Harriett awake and she said “Where am I? I got tired and came out to get some air and sit for awhile to clear my head”. “Are you telling me the truth, you two? Now, you both have to get a lie detector test. I will not marry a cheating man”. After that, the party came to a screeching halt - no Misqeeter stew and no Auld Lang Syne. Harriett said she had fallen asleep and did not even know Johnnie was in the car and Johnnie said he threw everything out of the back seat so he could lie down and go to sleep as it was too noisy in the house. Two weeks later, they both took lie detector tests and it showed they were both telling the truth. I am so happy that we were all friends again, but you can bet I will be keeping a close eye on this pair.

• Thank you to Terry (my flag man) for taking down my old torn flag and putting up a new one of his own. Thank you so much. My neighbours are wonderful.

• A belated thank you from myself and our Snow Road group for the lovely Christmas bags from Rural Frontenac Community Services – very much appreciated and looking forward to seeing Katherine and all our friends from the Diner’s group when it is possible.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-279-3209

• There was a fire at McMullin Manor in Verona. Everyone escaped but they lost everything, including cats. I heard that the cause was smoking in bed by a resident. People are donating clothes and food.

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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Have you checked your batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms? Big thanks to this system, which may have saved lives in the massive fire at the McMullen Manor home in Verona. The Free Methodist Church has opened their doors to collect for the more than 30 residents who lost most of their belongings. Please keep these folks in mind and donate if you are able. I believe they have enough clothes right now but monetary donations are being accepted.

• The Tichborne Rink is open for use – again, depending on what Mother Nature throws at us! Due to COVID-19, the change rooms will remain locked but there are bleachers available for you to sit on while you lace up. The Township has posted signage as to what is/isn't permitted during this pandemic. As always, if you have to shovel the rink off, please throw the snow over the boards and if you use the nets, please return them to the rack beside the entrance of the rink - we never know what the weather will do so this helps the ice to stay frozen and so the nets don't become frozen to where they were left making it hard to clean the ice and freeze when weather permits. Thanks, everyone, for helping to keep this hidden gem functioning!

• Thank you to all who are doing their part on keeping this area safe, although the numbers are going up in Ontario.

• Thinking of all students and educators as they continue on in this challenging year.

• Congrats to Susan Wilby for her 30 years service at the Day Care Centre.

Perth Road Peter Bird

613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca

• Services at Perth Road United Church are presently continuing via podcast. Please log in to pruc.ca to find the podcast link on the left side of the home page at 10:00am, Sunday mornings.

New Year’s trivia continues with these eight questions: 1. True or false: 40% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.

2. True or false: The traditional New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne" began as a poem written by John Keats.

3. True or false: The symbol of "Baby New Year" can be traced back to an ancient Roman tradition.

4. True or false: Ancient Persians used to give the gift of eggs on New Year's.

5. The concept of a ball "dropping" to signal the passage of time dates back long before New Year's Eve was celebrated in Times Square.

6. True or false: Wassail is a warm, cider-like punch with early English origins that used to be a popular New Year’s Eve drink.

7. True or false: Kissing at midnight is a modern tradition.

8. True or false: In some parts of the world, people eat exactly 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. • Answers: 1. False. About 80% of resolutions reportedly fail by February. 2. False. "Auld Lang Syne" was originally a poem written by Robert Burns. 3. False. The Baby New Year symbol evolved out of the Greek tradition of escorting a baby throughout their villages to honour the Greek God Dionysus. 4. True. It symbolized productiveness. 5. True. The first known "time-ball" was built in 1833 atop England's Royal Observatory at Greenwich. 6. True. Traditional wassail is a mix of cider, ale, and mead brewed with spices and apples.

7. False. According to the Washington Post, smooching someone to celebrate the new year is a tradition borrowed from English and German folklore. 8. True. It's tradition in Spain to eat one grape for each month of the New Year to bring good luck.

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January 14, 2021 • Our Community matriarch, Lee White, celebrated her 106th birthday in her home this past Saturday, January 9th !

She enjoyed a good meal and a very delicious vanilla cake!

She told me that was her favourite kind of cake, in case anybody wishes to bring Lee a treat any time soon! She was very happy to receive money for her birthday to pay for her driveway to be snowplowed. She told me it was the gift that keeps on giving all winter!

• After owning the Hill Top Garage in Plevna since 1984, it’s the end of an era for John and Deb Ibey. The new property owner has already taken possession of the garage!

Congrats to John and Deb and welcome to the Mainstreet Plevna neighbourhood, Brian Ward! We look forward to seeing what’s to come!

• North of 7 Market and Restaurant offers a delicious dinner special on Saturday nights. My family enjoyed the hot hamburger meal last week and it was delicious, and the customer service was as exceptional, as always! Please check in with the restaurant at 613 479-2603 if you are interested in seeing what the special is this Saturday!

• Stopping at the Plevna LCBO last Saturday night, I just wanted to mention how nice it is to see Chrissy’s smiling face and enjoy her superior customer service! My Gushing Grapes cooler drink was delicious!

• If you have a high school student in your home, I heard that the Government is providing a $200 payment for each student to help pay for internet costs through online learning.

The date to apply started Monday, January 11th. I will try to provide more information about this in next week's column.

• Happy birthday wishes to Charlie Watkins for tomorrow, January 15th! Charlie will be celebrating his 16th birthday!!

I wonder if it will be as cold outside as it was when he was born... Hopefully we can get your learners permit and I finally get my first chauffeur!

• Big congratulations to Sarah Watkins for being accepted into Carleton University! Sarah is enrolled in the fall for the Human Rights and Social Justice Program! Our community is all so very proud of you, Sarah! Your hard work has paid off! Good luck! We are excited to see what your future has in store for you!

Sydenham

the four organizations who are spearheading aid.

• "This is a coordinated post from all the agencies involved with the McMullen manor fire in Verona: Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation, Verona Free Methodist Church, Verona Community Association, and Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp.

• Please no more donations of clothing or household articles. All agencies are all wonderfully overwhelmed! Your generosity is astounding!

• The residents are cared for during this emergency situation. Once KFHC begins to find housing for everyone, needs will be more varied and defined at that time. Because we are caring for so many varied residents who are scattered around, we ask that financial donations be the way to go from now on.

• Financial donations can be channeled through any of the following avenues: • Verona churches - all have Community Funds to receive your donations. Contact the churches directly.

• Verona Community Association - info on the yourverona. ca website or mail cheques to VCA, PO Box 219, Verona • Southern Frontenac Community Services - sfcsc.ca - go to the "Donate Now" at the bottom of the home page. For all donations for the residents, make sure you specify the reason for your donation: "McMullen Manor Fire Victims" • The central location for all of these funds will be Southern Frontenac Community Services in Sydenham. They will take on the ongoing banking and equitable dispersion of major donations to each of the residents. Note: There is no admin fee removed by SFCSC from any donation.

• Also, KFHC is looking for places to rent for their tenants.

If you have, or know of, a place to rent in Kingston, Verona, or South Frontenac Township, please go to their website khfc.ca/contact-us and leave a message. They will be in contact with you. Submitted by Pastor Kathy, VFMC; Mary Lynn Cousins, KFHC; David Townsend, SFCS; Linda Bates, president VCA .

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

• It’s 2021. Sorry for no column last week, was taking 2021 for a test run. Now that we are a week and a bit in, can we cancel our subscription? Ha ha.

• Hoping everyone made the best of the holidays, given the current times, and made some lifelong memories.

• It’s wintertime. We have some ice on the lakes. Please be careful, as some have newly started to freeze. There will be plenty of hard water enjoyment to be had; just be patient.

• My heart is heavy for all those who lost their homes in the fire in Verona at McMullen Manor. Such a sad happening.

Our community and surrounding areas sure have shown their support for those affected.

• A long time resident of Sydenham, Ruth Gordon, celebrated her 92nd birthday on January 9th. Happy belated birthday, Ruth. You are probably still residing all those handmade birthday cards your family managed to gather for you. Goes to show how special a lady you truly are. Here’s to many more birthdays ahead.

• Looking to get out and enjoy the winter weather? The Frontenac Community Arena has you covered! Check out their snowshoe and Scandinavian kicksled rentals.

• These rental opportunities are available during the provincial lockdown and are a great socially distanced outdoor activity. Check out the FCA’s website for more information! https://www.frontenacarena.com/

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

• It’s nice to see that C4 Convenience is still carrying on with their once per month draw on fuel purchases.

• Spoke to Helen Praskey last week and was relieved to hear that she is feeling much better. She had nothing but praise for the medical staff that attended to her. She was also pleased to tell me that she tested negative for Covid.

Hurrah!

• Please keep in mind the importance of outdoor activity. To help families out, Rural Frontenac Community Services is reminding all about their Snowshoe Lending Library. Adult, youth and children sizes are available with only a $15.00 refundable deposit per pair. Please contact RFCS at 613-2793151 ext. 305 or e mail youth@rfcs.cs for more information.

• RFCS also offering a Creative at Home program for families. There are numerous themes to chose from. Please get in touch with RFCS at the above number if you family is interested.

• We are sending prayers and good thoughts to Diane Nicolson as she deals with some health issues. We’re all thinking of you, with love.

verona Debbie Lingen

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• A quick hello to Mary Jean, over on Keeley Road, for the lovely note a few weeks ago about the Christmas lights contest. It was great to hear from you, MJ! • Happy birthday to my sister, Nicholle, who celebrated her 27th birthday on Tuesday! I am quite sure she is not going to be impressed with me when she reads this, but I thought it was well worth the risk.

• Congratulations to our very own Kevin Fox for receiving the much deserved Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Kevin has been volunteering in our community for over 38 years in many capacities, and his dedication is an inspiration to all. Well done, Kevin!

• After 27 years in business, Sunbury General Store has sold to new owners. I want to thank Dwight and Janet for all they have done for this community, I have called on them several times to support various initiatives, fundraisers and events and they are always willing to help. Thank you, and enjoy your much deserved retirement!

• Finally, my thoughts are with all who were impacted by the fire at McMullen Manor in Verona

CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net

• How did you enjoy your first Saturday’s The COVID Comeback Cuisine? Many were raving about it, including this comment from a very satisfied customer: “OMG, the take out from Melissa at Addison’s was spectacular! Get your orders in early for the rest of the month!” Don’t let COVID lockdown get you down! You can still pick up a number of specials to tempt your palette! For the Saturdays during the month of January you can feast on chicken lasagne (Jan.16th), pot roast (Jan23rd), and chicken parmesan (Jan 30th) dinners for $20.00 cash or e-transfer. Every other Sunday you can take out breakfast with a choice of eggs benedict or a sausage breakfast bowl. Do not hesitate, call now: 613-6617551 or 613-336-8265.

• Melissa is thinking about a new adventure in cooking; that of providing Keto dinners. She will be in a position to undertake this adventure only if there is enough interest. If you enjoy Keto and would love a take away dinner please let Melissa know by calling 613-661-7551 or 613-336-8265.

• Yes!!! Spill the Beanz is open for take out!!! Their entire regular menu is available, and specials to be announced.

Dropping in is fine, no seated dining, social distancing rules apply, but calling ahead avoids the wait!

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The Maberly Agricultural Society

Annual General Meeting

Monday, January 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm Due to covid 19 restrictions the meeting will be virtual and held via zoom. Please contact Rosetta McInnes at 613-268-2548 or rosettamcinnes57@hotmail.com for information on how to participate and for passwords to access zoom. The meeting is open to the public.

Regular meeting to follow the annual.

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• Thursday night, January 7, McMullen Manor was devastated with a fire that displaced all the residents and destroyed all their belongings. Verona residents have rallied with their support. The following information was submitted to me by

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Plantar Fasciitis: How Do You know If You Have It? Part 2/2

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by sharp stabbing pain in the bottom of the foot near the heel. The pain worsens by bearing weight after long periods of rest. The plantar fascia is the flat bed of tissue (ligament) connecting the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. If the plantar fascia is strained, it gets weak, swollen and inflamed.

Usually, no tests are necessary to diagnose plantar fasciitis. The diagnosis is made based on history and physical examination. Your health care provider should check your feet and watch how you stand and walk. They will also ask questions about your past health, including illnesses or injuries, your symptoms, such as where the pain is and what time of day your foot hurts most and how active you are and what types of activities you do.

Plantar fasciitis often occurs because of injuries that happen over time. With treatment, pain will reduce in a few weeks, but it may take a few months to a year for it to resolve completely. Start by giving your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt and try not to walk or run on hard surfaces. Your health care provider may give you a series of lower limb stretching and strengthening exercises and they may also recommend the use of an athletic tape to support the bottom of your feet. They may also prescribe orthotics or recommend adequate footwear to help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly.

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Stop the Spread

COVID-19 can be deadly.

Stay home.

Stay strong.

Save lives.

• They thank you for your patronage, and hope you are all holding out during this troubling time! Happy New Year! Hours: Mon - Sat. 8am to 3pm Sunday. 10am to 2pm Holidays by chance 12 Peterson Road, Northbrook. 613-336-3385.

• Addington Highlands Public Library is happy to announce a partnership with Ontario Parks. Ontario Parks has provided 3 vehicle day passes at no charge to each branch. The passes are available to library members who borrow the Nature Backpacks. The Ontario Parks vehicle day passes can be used at any Ontario Provincial Parks until December 31, 2021. Upon returning the nature backpack to the library, the patron will receive a coupon for a day visit to Ontario parks. (While supplies last.)

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

• Parents and caregivers, please note that Lennox & Addington Resources for Children Playgroups are not currently running due to the current lockdown.

• The next day for the Denbigh Food Bank is Tuesday, January 26th, with pick up at 11am at the Denbigh Community Centre. Please contact Gail 613 333 2224 for info.

• The Township of Addington Highlands office is currently closed to the public. Staff can be reached during regular business hours at 613 336 2286 or info@addingtonhighlands. ca. You can also find a wealth of information at addingtonhighlands.ca, including updates on the Denbigh rink.

HARLOWE Marie White

613-336-2557

• So sorry to hear that Dan McLuckie has passed away. Our condolences to Lois and family. When we had the Christmas dinner and dance at the hall, Don would phone for tickets. In a few days he would want a few more tickets reserved. If we ever get back to the Christmas dinner again, I will miss his call.

• Get well wishes are in sort for Lorne Deline, plus his wife, Linda, who has been recovering slowly. Hope your days will be sunnier.

• Belated birthday for Stanley Clark, hope your day was surprising. Have many more.

January is a busy month. For more birthdays, Ken Black – January 13, Bruce Osborne (15th), Clifford Shorts (17), Terry Good (21), Marilyn Tellier (27). Happy birthday and many more with lots of cake, balloons and hopes that all your wishes come true.

HARROWSMITH

Marilyn Goodberry 613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com • The Oddfellows and Rebekahs would like to announce the winners of their Christmas draw: • Winner of the laptop was Andy Crausen, winner of the bluetooth alarm clock was Sherry Gowdy, and winner of the 2 ham dinners was Debbie Seymour.

• Many thanks to everyone who supported us in this fundraiser.

• There will be a TAKE-OUT ham dinner at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, PICK UP will be from 4:30-6:00pm. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Tickets are $15.00 each and are available at the following businesses have graciously agreed to sell for them: Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Pharmasave, Leonard Fuels in Hartington, and Asselstine's Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410.

• The Oddfellows and Rebekah's monthly TAKE-OUT dinners will always be held the 3rd Sunday of each month and will follow the same advance ticket purchase at the above businesses, cost $15.00 with pick-up 4:306:00 pm.

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be cancelling their Euchre Fun Nights for January, February and March due to Covid.

In March, a decision will be made whether to cancel further activities due to provincial guidelines.

• We would like to wish a “Happy Birthday” to Ryan Tisdale January 15th and to Ken Nicol on the 17th.

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HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

• Team Henderson continues to isolate and

follow health guidelines with restricted travel and shopping. Great work, everyone on our team village efforts. However, it remains to be seen if our village will continue to exist since the draft plan of the Central Frontenac’s Official Plan does not list Henderson as a “recognized settlement area”. Future public meetings about this issue will be held, however, some investigating reveals that the issue is solely up to the Municipality and the leaders that we elect. So, it’s time to explore what it would mean for us to not be “Henderson” village at all since that is the direction that the municipality is taking us. One councillor alleges that the Central planner wrote us out of the proposed official plan and the Planner refutes this allegation. So, please be asking your representatives and anyone you meet about this proposed official plan, and how exactly Henderson did not make the preliminary official list of villages! More importantly, looking to the future what does being a Hamlet settlement like the 7 currently listed (Sharbot Lake, Parham, Mountain Grove, Arden, Tichborne, Crow Lake, Picadilly) really mean to us? Would we be able to have outdoor furnaces, more livestock on less property, keep our Henderson Hall, have a Henderson village sign, maintain our representation in municipal politics, pay less taxes, get paved roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, or how about municipal septic systems? Please give this info a gander, everyone- prior to the next public meeting scheduled for sometime in February. Thanks to our representatives and all who are toiling on to represent us in these turbulent times.

• Deepest sympathy to Barbara Thompson on the death of spouse, Neil- a well-known and respected carpenter. Neil will be remembered for his love of spouse, family, devotion to church and wonderful carpentry skills.

Neil freely shared his skills with the local and area churches. He lived out the Matthew 7 scripture, building his spiritual home on solid rock. (Matthew 7: 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.)

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

borovskis@kingston.net

• As you are reading this copy of the Frontenac News, we are four weeks to Valentines. Time for me to get my seven cards ready to mail to the grandkids! One day later is Family Day! Hey we are half way through January.

• Take time for yourself! Enjoy the slower pace of life! Call someone that you have always been meaning to call when you had that moment that never seemed to come. Go over your check list. Community Food Banks have had the Christmas generosity and now it is reality. Churches have started another year to give support and need our support...

Oops! And I need to send in my yearly donation towards the mailing cost of sending out this great little paper.

• Closure: Due to the Provincial Government’s current 28-day lockdown for the KFL&A Region, the Township of South Frontenac will be temporarily closing its administrative offices in Sydenham at 4432 George Street, and at 2490 Keeley Rd. While township offices will be closed to the public during this time, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email will remain available during regular business hours.

• Lasagna dinner by Storrington Lions Club on Saturday, February 13th. The cost is $20 per person and includes bread, salad and dessert. Meals can be picked up at the Storrington Lions Club Hall parking lot between 4-6 pm. Pre-order your meals and time of pick up by calling 613-353-2086. Proceeds to benefit the Storrington Lions Club with their sincere thanks.

• Rotary Calendars for 2021 are now available for $20. Enjoy the local photos depicted each month, PLUS have 313 chances to win.

Available at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery, Inverary Pharmasave, Maple Country, Sunbury General and Ormsbee’s. You can also call Darlene 613 353 1142. Help Rotary to continue their work in the Community.

• Lesson #1 – Tobogganing - I learned that at 72 I can still get into a “tub” like toboggan and I can go down a big hill. I was told it goes much faster with me in the back hanging on to granddaughter Lily! I can also pull it back up the hill. Hard part was getting the body out of the toboggan and back on my feet. Gracefully did not exist! Lesson #2 will be on-line Sr. Kindergarten!tinahillocks@

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

A

n Interview and Q&A with Bob Joseph.

Join KFPL and Bob Joseph for a live discussion about his book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, following a group viewing of his prerecorded TVO interview.

Explore the troubled history of the Act, and how Indigenous populations can work towards self-determination despite the negative consequences of this legal docu-

ment.

“21 Things has been such a popular title for over two years! Having Bob headline this event is a great opportunity for the public to interact with somebody who has made immeasurable contributions to raising awareness for a complex issue, “ said Jake Miller, Programming & Outreach librarian.

Joseph is an initiated member of the Hamatsa Society and has inher-

ited a chief’s seat in the Gayaxala (Thunderbird) clan, the first clan of the Gwawa’enuxw one of the 18 tribes that make up the Kwakwaka'wakw.

He has decades of experience with Indigenous relations training throughout the Americas and the South Pacific, and recently authored Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality (2019).

To delve deeper into the historical roots of Indigenous issues, KFPL had also organized an event with Queen’s Post-doctoral fellow Max Hamon on Feb.11th to discuss his book The Audacity of His Enterprise: Louis Riel and the Métis Nation That Canada Never Was, 1840–1875, followed by a Q&A. Register at https://calendar.kfpl. ca/event/4771805 ■

North Frontenac Cemeteries (Phase III)

T

he cemetery work North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives began in 2019 continues. In April of 2020 the launch of the Cemeteries & Genealogy section of the website www.nfhistorical.com did not go well. The volume of data overwhelmed the site.

Two sections Archives and Historical Tours survived; and we invite you to examine these; however, most of the large cemeteries did not remain on the site.

Throughout the summer of

2020 NFHSA volunteers and even hired personnel tried to recover the missing data but that was unsuccessful. An alternative format for the cemetery section had to be developed. Phase III of the plan is underway where we will add additional information about individuals buried in each of the cemeteries and where possible insert a photo. Additional information may include: parents’ name, siblings’ names, children’s names, aspects

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Notice of Cemetery By-law Amendment Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac will be considering a by-law to amend Cemetery By-law 2020-08 under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services act, 2002 (FBCSA) and Ontario regulation 30/11 and 184/12 (O.Reg.30/11 & 184/12). The meeting for which the By-law will come forward will be held on January 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation; the agenda for the meeting will be posted by the end of day January 22, 2021 on the Township website with the link to register. If you wish to appear as a delegation at this meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk at cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Cemetery By-law Amendment is the clarification of Section 7.h regarding the placement of flowers on graves, and the addition of St.Paul’s Zealand Cemetery located at 1028 Bell Line Road, PT LOT 20 CON 6 OSO. The Township will administer the operations and maintenance of said cemetery.

Any comments on the proposed by-law may be submitted in writing in advance of the meeting by mailing or emailing to the attention of the deputy clerk at cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.com. The deadline for receiving comments is noon on January 25th, 2021 Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of any submission collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned.

Additional Information Due to the current provincial lock-down our municipal office is closed to the public. The proposed by-law is available for viewing on our website, or by contacting the undersigned.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 5th day of January, 2021.

Donna Longmire Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 242 dlongmire@centralfrontenac.com

of their life to be shared.

Committee members began the changeover in October and will continue throughout the winter to reformat the information for each of the cemeteries.

This will be uploaded in stages starting with smaller ones such as Wilbur, St. Mark’s Anglican (Harlowe), Cloyne Pioneer and Donaldson. Contact with community members will be vital as we expand the information section. Committee members would like to hear from you to verify

information, provide a photo of a family member and contribute aspects of the person’s life you may want recorded. On the record page, Veterans will have a poppy, children will be identified with a lamb symbol and others with forgetme-nots.

If you have family members buried in any of North Frontenac Cemeteries and are able to provide some help with information or photos, please let Brenda know at (613) 479-2837 or dbmartin@xplornet.ca. ■

letters Dr. Deitrich

I found Dr. Dietrich;s open letter to Randy Hillier (Frontenac News December 20) extremely troubling.

While I agree, wholeheartedly, with the doctor's insistence that good science be embraced in medical decision-making, and that we eschew the subjective nonsense espoused by Hillier and his wingnut supporters, there is an unfortunate consequence in Dietrich's objectivity.

In the hypothetical medical scenario where only one ventilator were available, and the triaging ICU practitioner were forced to choose between a 60 year old politician who contracted COVID at an anti-mask rally and an 87-year old senior who contracted the virus by virtue of living in a long-term care facility, objective science would dictate that the younger man be saved.

Dr. Dietrich's open letter has forced me to reevaluate my own objectivity.

- Jeff Dubois

No Judgement

Art is a personal expression, and the artwork submitted was to convey a message of hope. How could one be rated over another? How could it be judged? Perhaps Jeff did intend the word to be “content” and not “contest”.

I was as moved by the artwork as I was by the endeavour, especially since submissions seemed to be slow at first.

Perhaps the artists felt a need to express themselves during this strangest of years, regardless of whether they would win a place in a contest. Thanks for the beautiful issue.

- Johanna Vandorn.

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Press Release from the Office of Scott Reid, MP

I am pleased to announce that The Bob Richardson Branch 496 Royal Canadian Legion, Sydenham, located in my Riding of Lanark*Frontenac Kingston has received funding from The Veterans Organizations Emergency Relief Fund distributed through Dominion Command.

The COVID-19 pandemic has proved especially difficult for our legions as many of their fundraising efforts are rooted in acts of social interactions such as weddings, BBQs, hall rentals, and various other celebrations. All these important sources of revenue allow our legions to continue to operate and keep their doors open to support our veterans and their families.

Since 1925 our legions have served our veterans and communities. Their important mission of serving and promoting remembrance of the brave men and women of Canada who have sacrificed for our great nation has never wavered despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, our support of our legions should never waver either.

I want to take this moment to appreciate and thank all our veterans of Canada for their sacrifices and to encourage everyone to continue to support our legions through these difficult times.

Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston .

On behalf of Bob Richardson Branch 496, Royal Canadian Legion, Sydenham, we would like to thank the federal government for providing funds to Legions across the country in order to provide very needed support during the pandemic. Once again, our Branch has been forced to close due to COVID-19 restrictions, and the transfer of approximately $10,000 to us will be of great assistance over the next few weeks and months. These monies will be used to cover overhead such as heating and insurance which must be paid in spite of having no income from member or community-based usage.

We would also like to acknowledge the support we received late last year from our higher Legion commands, as well as from Frontenac News itself. All of this support will allow us to remain viable and ready to go when the restrictions are lifted. Thank you all and stay safe!

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Birthday January 15, 2021

Happy 16th Birthday Charlie Watkins Time to upgrade to bigger wheels!!

Love Mom, Dad and Amy

OBITUARY McLUCKIE: Donald Thomas

At the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Don McLuckie in his 86th year. Son of the late Randolph & Clara McLuckie.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Lois (Beatty).

Loving father of Gail Nolan, Brenda Goldsmith (Steve Goldie), Cheryl Walker (Mike Walker).

Proud grandfather of Crystal Nielsen (Brian), Dereck Walker (Rachel), Tanya Saunders (Kevin), Riley Walker (Ashley) and Darrell Simpson (Kim).

Great grandfather to Logan, Claire, Mia, Haylee, Sydnee, Liam, Jaxon, Myer and Bentley. Survived by siblings Mary, Ida, Catherine, Alec and Margaret and predeceased by siblings Harold, Bob, Floyd, Eva, Doris, Norma, Ralph and Neil. Don will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law and friends and neighbours.

A funeral service was held at McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 1:00p.m. Spring Interment St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Flinton. Donations: Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

Laraby, Thomas Tom passed suddenly at home in Arden on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 77.

He was the loving husband of Louise (nee Shelley). Tom was the dear father of Andrew (Bonnie), Dona, Richard (Cynthia), Robert (Shelley), and Nancy (Andrew). He is survived by his sister Doris (the late Henry) Shelley.

He will be fondly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents George and Effie Laraby, and by his siblings Isabelle, Nelly, Helen and Norman.

In remembrance of Thomas, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 110-1525 Carling Avenue Ottawa, ON, K1Z 8R9 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Robert John Sherlock December 3, 1933 – January 10, 2021 Bob passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital. His wife of 62 years, Shirley (Tooley) is saddened by the loss. Bob was exceptionally proud of his children and their families. His daughter Heidi and her husband Rob Minchin. His son Ross and his wife Elizabeth (Barr). His grandchildren, Addie and Judd Minchin, Sam and George Sherlock were the source of much joy.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Irene and James, his sister Mary and brother James. He is survived by his brother Donald, sister-in-law Sandra (Kerr) and sister-in-law Anne (Leavis).

Westport Road provided the perfect home for Bob’s retirement, but a piece of his heart remained on Mackie Lake.

Bob faced his death with dignity and grace. He will be missed.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place with no services to follow.

Scott, Peggy Eleanor (nee Donnelly) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Scott at Carveth Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 16th, just three days before her eighty second birthday.

Daughter of the late John and Annie Donnelly.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Frederick and sister-in-law Grace (Doug Mick). Loving Mother of John (Kathy) and James (Bobbi-Jo).

Cherished grandmother to five grandchildren and one great grandson. Also survived by her sister Patricia (Earl Sergeant). Dear aunt of Greg Sergeant (Karen), Lisa (Ross Hunter), Meg (Craig Crawford) and Shirley (Mike Gallagher). Interment at Sandhill Cemetery in Joyceville.

Online condolences and donations as expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Wheels of Hope would be appreciated by the Scott Family in care of Tompkins Funeral Home, 63 Garden St. Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1H8, 613-382-3088 or www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca.

In Memoriam

Thompson, Neil Franklin – Passed away peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 72. Neil will be deeply missed by his cherished wife Barbara (Scott) of 53 years.

Devoted father of Julie Wilson (Darryl) of Harlowe, Mark Thompson (Vicki) of Bristol, New Brunswick and Joseph Thompson (Kendal) of Northbrook. Proud grandpa of Cayley, Cassidy, Andrew, Jacob, Eva, Kloe, Letitia, Kolton and Brody. Beloved brother of Terry Thompson (Winnifred) of Cremona, British Columbia and Peggy Drouillard (Monty) of Flinton. Predeceased by his parents Ray and Iris Thompson (Neal) and siblings Carol Stanton (late Spurgeon), Allan Thompson (late Janet) and Glenn Thompson (Sheila).

In 1977 when Neil was just 29 years old he opened his own carpentry business. He had passion for woodworking and I’m sure that anyone he did work for could say the same.

Neil taught his children the art of carpentry and because of that when he retired in 2015 his son Joe took over the business. Mark also continues to do carpentry work back home in New Brunswick. For this Neil was very proud. Thank you to all of the nurses and doctors at Kingston Health Sciences Centre for the exceptional care that Neil received while in the hospital. Also, thank you to all of our friends and neighbours who have shared their love and compassion with us during these difficult times.

Cremation has been performed and due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be a family service held at Milestone Funeral Center on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 11:00 am. For those who are not able to attend please feel free to watch the service live through the Milestone Funeral Center Facebook page. Memorial donations made in Neil’s memory to the Harlowe Wesleyan Standard Church or the Trinity Wesleyan Church Kids to Camp Fund would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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among municipal politicians.

North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins is seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination for the next provincial election, which will take place in 2022 or earlier, and former Central Frontenac Mayor and current council member in both Central Frontenac and Frontenac County, Bill MacDonald, ran provincially for the Liberal Party twice.

“I have no interest in that level of politics. My interest is in South Frontenac and that is it,” he said. ■

OBITUARY

Coates, Sandria 1947 – 2020 With much love and sadness in her 74th year, on December 17 Sandria passed peacefully at home. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Coates and parents Clifford and Alice McAllister. Loving mother of Tina Avery (Lionel Grimard), Scott (Shannon) Avery, Corky Coates, and Jody (Carl) Frasso.

Cherished Grandmother of Jessie Avery, Robert Anderson, Jesse Grimard, Meghan Grimard, Hailey Sandria Coates, Sidney Joseph Coates, Keir-Lynn Frasso, and Joe Coates.

Great Grandmother of Eliza Avery. In care of Goodfellow’s Funeral home, cremation has taken place with no service to follow. Any donations in memory of Sandria can be made to any animal sanctuary of choice. To send online condolences, flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandria, please visit www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

Sadly missed, lovingly remembered, Gordon

January 14, 2021

In memory of a dear Mom/Nan, Marion Bertrim, who left us on January 15, 2020.

Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Loved and missed so much by Dale (Chris), Philip (Nicole), Amy (Adam) and families.

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Under her leadership, the Food Bank has grown and prospered. She has been the heart of this organization, as well as finding grants, often partnering with other service providers to enhance the level of service to the community.

So, Kim, your leadership, it is greatly appreciated by all, and you will be missed by all of us at the Food Bank, as well as the folks we serve in the community. We wish you a wonderful retirement, and please know you have made a difference.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Central Frontenac

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-01-21 (1236 Wagarville Road -Agent: Ms. Wendy Parliament) Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac received an application under Section 34 of the Planning Act to rezone the subject lands from ‘Rural Zone (R)’ to ‘General Residential Zone (R1)’ in the Zoning By-law for the Township of Central Frontenac. The application has been deemed complete. The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The public meeting will be held on the 9th day of February, 2021 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by the end of day February 5, 2021 on the Township website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk at cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca.

Subject Property: The property is legally known as part of Lot 25, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, municipally known as 1236 Wagarville Road, Township of Central Frontenac.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is rezone land from Rural Zone (R) to General Residential Zone (R1) so that land proposed to be added to 1192 Wagerville Road pursuant to Consent application B-11-20-HI has the same R1 zoning as the benefitting lot. In March, 2020, the Township Committee of Adjustment approved a small lot addition of 0.18 acre (7,840 sq ft or 0.07 hectare) to rear (north) of the existing property. The lot addition would result in a total lot area of 0.54 acre (0.22 hectare) Appeal Rights If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned.

Additional Information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 5th day of January, 2021.

Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 237 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

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The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request: Request for Proposal (s) (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1) RFP 2021-01 - Tandem Plow Truck with U-Body Dump/Spreader 202122 Model Year 2) RFP 2021-02 - One (1) 4WD Backhoe Loader 2021-22 Model Year 3) RFQ 2021-03 Supply & Delivery of three (3) Custom 40 Cubic Yard Roll-Off Bins

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Township of Addington Highlands PUBLIC NOTICE Change in Format of Regular Council Meeting The Regular Council Meeting originally scheduled for January 19th, 2021 at 1 pm in Denbigh will now be held electronically as a result of the restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the meeting using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the notification of Award.

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South Frontenac Council - January 12, 2021

By Wilma Kenny Two Mills, a Dam and a Biosphere…

Council received three virtual delegations requesting financial help from the 2021 budget. First up were Bob Brown, member of Save the Bellrock Mill Committee and John McDougall, president of the South Frontenac Museum Society. They asked Council to consider setting aside the sum of $60,000 with the Recreation Committee as part of its Master Plan, to be reserved for “preservation, landscaping and signage of publicly owned buildings of historical significance in the Township.” Both the Petworth Mill, which belongs to the Township, and the Bellrock Mill are in rapidly deteriorating states. Petworth needs stonework stabilization, brush and tree removal and safety fencing before it can become a small public picnic area.

Bellrock, a once historic site operated as a living exhibit, had been sold to a private citizen and may soon re-enter the market. The Museum Society is proposing that with Township support, they would work in conjunction with the Bellrock Mill Committee to raise funds and direct the mill reclamation projects. Their proposal included a twophase business plan with cost estimates.

Mary Rae representing the Fourteen Island & Mink Lakes watershed Association (FIMLA) asked for a $5,000 capital contribution to the reconstruction of the dam on the south side of 14 Island lake, and $10,000 in-kind services to clear an access road to the site. The dam, which controls water flow into Spring and Verona Lakes, was built in the 1800’s, rehabilitated in the 1950s, and last repaired in 1974, at which time the Township contributed 30% of costs. Last year, after Quinte Conservation’s inspection showed the dam to be “in fair to poor condition” FIMLA hired a consulting firm at a cost of $8,500 to recommend repair strategy and estimate costs ($140,000).

FIMLA plans to resume its fund-raising (now hampered

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by Covid) as soon as possible.

Julie Servant, Executive Director of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network, requested the Township’s ongoing support in the amount of $5,200 through 2021 to continue FAB’s community relationship building, program development and new project initiation. She noted that municipal support helps them secure funding from other sources such as grants.

Public Meeting A public meeting was opened to hear public comments on four planning related issues.

First was an application to close and transfer ownership of a portion of unopened road allowance between Concession 9 & 10, Lot 20, known as part of Christel Lane, District of Storrington, Dog Lake. The developer’s original request had been deferred until adjoining property owners could be contacted to achieve a ‘more rational division’ of the remaining segments of the road allowance.

A second unopened road allowance is a segment crossing a large peninsula on Buck Bay, Bob’s Lake. Planning staff and Public Services staff visited the site on September 9, 2020. Public Services staff advised that they have no issues with selling the road allowance as there is no public access by vehicle or boat, and there is very little chance that a public road or boat launch will ever be feasible at this location. Notice of the proposed road closure and the public meeting has been circulated publicly and to all adjacent landowners.

The third meeting concerns an application to rezone a property on Hidden Valley Lane, Buck Lake, to recognize the existence of two residences, a rented house and a winterized cottage, on property owned by Councillor Randy Ruttan. Both dwellings were constructed in 1962. A neighbour, Scott Meskis, has said he has no objection to the existing houses, but would be opposed to any further

development on the property.

The fourth proposal is to rezone 24.64 acres on Davison Road, Loughborough Lake, which has private lane access, from Open Space Zone to Limited Service Residential- Waterfront-Special Provision, to permit construction of a dwelling. The Planning department has recommended “that South Frontenac Council defer making a decision on application Z-20-15 to receive and consider peer review, agency and public comments on the application.”

Johnston Point Issues The Development Department recommends that Council pass a resolution that they have no objection to the extension of draft plan approval for Johnston Point of Condominium by the County of Frontenac.

There are two owners of Johnson Point, and to date, Magenta Corporation has not had the authority to sign the condominium agreement on behalf of the other owner (who has refused to cooperate). As such, the Mayor and Clerk have been unable to execute the condominium agreement, and until the condominium agreement is executed, Township staff cannot complete the clearance letter and submit it to the County. Although the Judge has agreed that Magenta can sign on behalf of the other owner, the township solicitor still has not received formal documentation.

The findings of a Closed Meeting Investigation resulting from an allegation that Council had improperly held closed sessions in Oct 2016 and again July 2020, both times in relation to the Johnston Point subdivision, has been released by Council. Although there is no requirement that it be made public, the full 8-page report and recommendations can be read on the Township’s website. John Mascarin of Aird and Berlis determined that neither Council nor the Committee breached the closed meeting provisions of section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or the Procedure By-law. ■

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he Dog and Cranberry Lake Association is participating in an environmental project that will identify the causes of the overgrowth of weeds and blue-green algae blooms in local lakes, and help develop a strategy to manage and work towards reducing them.

This project is being coordinated by the Land Between, and is supported by Parks Canada, Watersheds Canada, Cataraqui Regional Conservation Authority, Queen’s University, and the Beatty Water Research staff. These organisations are all making significant financial/in-kind contributions of staff time, specialized equipment and grant money.

The beautiful nature of our lakes is a delicate balance of biodiversity that is disrupted when excessive amounts of nutrients, primarily nitrogen, are introduced to the water. They encourage plant growth of all kinds, including alien species such as the eurasian water-milfoil. They turn our lakes green and promote toxic blue-green algae blooms,” said Teresa Reeve of the Dog and Cranberry Lake Association.

Three interconnected lakes are being included in the

study. Dog Lake, Cranberry Lake, and Colonel By Lake.

The lakes are located near Battersea in the southeastern corner of South Frontenac, and are part of the Rideau Canal waterway.

They also form the very south eastern edge of the Frontenac Spur of the Canadian Shield. Like Bobs Lake, further to the northwest, Cranberry Lake was given its current form in the 19th century through the construction of a dam.

The cost of the research and action plan is $46,000, of which the Dog Lake Association needs to contribute $6,000.

“We are raising the funds using many different avenues one of which is a mini auction of donated items on our website January 17th and 18th” said Reeve.

The auction, which can be found at doglakeassociation.ca/p/Auction-Items includes items by Elinor Rush, Manuel Stevens, and others. ■

Ban the Bomb

The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) has been endorsed by 122 nation states. On January 22nd it will become international law for more than 51 countries who have rati-fied the treaty.

These nations recognize the threat of nuclear weapons. If Canada signed and ratified this treaty we too could have a vision as a country of a Nuclear Free World.

There are over 13 thousand nuclear weapons around the world. If 1% of these weapons were used many millions would die right away and billions in the nuclear winter that would follow.

Canada boycotted the negotiations at the UN on the TPNW (treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weap-ons).

Canada has refused to sign or ratify this Prohibition on Nuclear Weapons. As our neighbour to the south, becomes more and more divided, I ask is it in our best interests to sit on the fence on this issue. Canadians should hear from our government why this decision is being made. We should be aware of the impact of human and global health if these weapons are used, and how we are preparing.

- Molly Forsythe

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

2021 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE! Dog Tags for the 2021 year will be available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. After that date the fee increases to $30.00.

Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2021.

During the current office closure, forms and/or payments for both tags and kennel licenses can be submitted through the mail or at our office using the drop box. Purchased dog tags will be mailed back to you

2021 SOUTH FRONTENAC FAMILY DAY PROGRAM Planning is underway for the 2021 South Frontenac Family Day Program. This modified event will encourage families to celebrate connection with each other and their local community, which we have all learned to appreciate so much more over the course of the past 10+ months. The program consists of both at home and (distanced) community activities. Volunteers are needed! Local businesses are also welcomed to take part in this program! Please connect with the Program, Events & Education Coordinator for more details at apantrey@southfrontenac.net or by phone at 613-453-6846.

CARDBOARD, ONCE AGAIN After the increase in on-line ordering, whether it is your groceries or presents for family members, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal. Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or clean packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, flattened and tied/taped into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. By tying or taping the bundle, many more bundles can fit in the recycle truck and the boxes do not *reform* themselves once thrown in taking up extra space. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup (again, watch the sizes!) Packing Styrofoam means the blocks that you would get around a small appliance, not packing peanuts or construction styrofoam. Any more than Three (3) bundles or any loose multiples of cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard or styrofoam may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.

ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS – BUILDING SERVICES The South Frontenac Development Services Department is accepting new applications for On-Site Sewage Systems under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code.

In 2020, South Frontenac was notified by Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health that they would stop delivering On-Site Sewage System Services to the Township at the end of 2020. In response, South Frontenac Council made the decision that the Township will assume this responsibility and deliver On-Site Sewage Systems going forward.

New applications and inquiries for sewage systems should be directed to Building staff via 613-376-3027 Ext 2226 or via email building@southfrontenac.net. Further information is available on the Township website at: https://www. southfrontenac.net/en/living-here/building.aspx DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UDPATE - BUILDING & PLANNING SERVICES During the provincial lockdown, the Planning and Building Departments will no longer be receiving the public in person, but will continue to accept communications via email and phone.

Committee of Adjustment meetings will continue as scheduled using the electronic meeting format that has been in place the past several months. Information about participation and registration for Committee of Adjustment meetings is available on our website.

Building and Planning staff will remain available to respond to inquiries and assist in the processing of applications via phone and email.

Planning pre-consultation meetings will continue to be scheduled but will occur via phone or Zoom. Customers are strongly encouraged to utilize the in-take forms on the Township website to initiate these inquires. https://forms.southfrontenac.net/Township-of-South-Frontenac-Intake-Form.

Building permit applications can be submitted online, via mail, or in person using the drop box located at 4432 George St., Sydenham. Permit fees can be submitted via mail or drop box.

PLANNING INQUIRIES We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development.

Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation appointment helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Preconsultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom, and will not be held in person at this time.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – January 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm - Electronic Public Participation • Committee of the Whole – January 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation • Council Meeting – January 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting.

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News & Public Notices 2021 COMMUNITY GRANTS Applications for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until April 30, 2021. For more information see the website. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2021.

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC As a result of the Provincial Government’s 28-day lockdown for the KFL&A Region, the Township of South Frontenac will be temporarily closing its administrative offices in Sydenham at 4432 George Street, and at 2490 Keeley Rd. While our offices will be closed to the public during this time, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email will remain available during regular business hours. See the township website - News and Public Notices for more details.

DRIVE SLOW IN THE SNOW • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass. See www. snowhow.ca To familiarize you with how our Public Services Department manage the winter road conditions, our Winter Control Plan can be found at www.southfrontenac.net under Winter Maintenance.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.

FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR TIME CAPSULE The FCA is replacing the Arena’s 44-year-old refrigerated floor. As a surprise to future FCA users, a time capsule will be buried under the new arena pad for future users to find when the pad needs to be replaced again in a few decades.

The community is invited to submit items to be included in the time capsule. Submissions will be accepted until February 1st, 2021. For more information contact Joy at 613-374-2177 or Frontenac.Arena@bellnet.ca.

ATTENTION HARROWSMITH RESIDENTS – COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN EXTENDED! Council approved the extension of the Community Improvement Plan for Harrowsmith to October 31, 2024. This program focuses on redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity and beautification of the village. For details see the website - https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-for-business/Community-Improvement-Plan.aspx RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UPDATE Effective December 24, 2020 all South Frontenac facilities are closed. Closures will continue for at least the duration of the Provincial lockdown. Any booking fees for dates within this closure will be refunded.

Visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/south-frontenac-halls for the latest information.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION: COVID-19 INFECTIOUS DISEASE During this difficult time, the Township is asking everyone in our community to take physical distancing seriously, especially around vulnerable populations and to stay at home to reduce the likelihood of further transmission. This includes: • self-isolation, • maintaining at least 2 metre distance from others, • avoiding all unnecessary travel, washing your hands often, • regularly disinfecting high touch zones in shared spaces in your home.

By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained.

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Update on Rainbow Farm

By Jeff Green n early December, the Frontenac News ran an article “Saving Rainbow Farm”.

It was about Cheryl Sutherland's struggle to keep Rainbow Farm after the death of her wife, Heather Carver. Carver had been the owner and lead veterinarian at the Verona Animal hospital for 20 years until she had to close the business because she was too ill.

The article sparked interest in the Saving Rainbow Farm GoFundMe campaign, and was followed by articles in other publications.

The campaign, which had raised about $3,000 Rainbow over Rainbow Farm

by December 10, is now approaching $21,000. Cheryl Sutherland reached out to the News last week to say she is feeling much more enthused about the future than she was in the fall, thanks partly to the donations. she has been equally touched by the outpouring of support in the testimonials that accompanied the donations, and in the words and actions from people who have contacted her through email and phone calls.

“It was amazing. Once people knew what had happened, just how generous they were. I was really touched by the comments on the GoFundMe page. They talked about some of the ways Heather had gone above and beyond to provide care for their pets. It was just a testament to her, and by extension, to me, and our vision for this farm,” she said, in a phone interview this week.

She has had to lay low quite a bit this month because, like so many other parents with young children, providing support for virtual schooling is pretty demanding.

But she is now looking forward to the spring.

“The money that’s been raised has allowed me to catch my breath, it gives me some time to put some other things in place, so that I can have a sustainable means of staying on the farm. This is where I want to be,” she said.

Perhaps by the time the late spring rolls around, it will be possible to start holding outdoor, distanced events, and Cheryl is hoping to hold the first retreat at that time “We have room to hold outdoors, distanced events, and perhaps by June it will be possible, depending on the state of restrictions at that time.”

One of the initial plans at Rainbow Farm was for Heather Carver to set it up as an animal hospice/palliative care centre for pets.

She joined the International Association of Animal Hospice and Pallia~Serving tive Care a few years ago.

Through that connection, and the publicity that has

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been generated over the last month, Cheryl has been in contact with a veterinarian from the Ottawa Valley who is interested in providing support to bring Heather’s plan to fruition.

“We are just in the process of fleshing out how it will work, but it looks like it is completely feasible.”

For now, as she cares for the various animals that have been gathered at Rainbow Farm, and her flock of sheep, Cheryl continues to be buoyed by the feeling of support that came from the GoFundMe campaign and the publicity that has been generated around it.

“Such a feeling of community has been enhanced for me. I know people are coming forward because they knew Heather but the fact that they so easily extend that support to her wife and daughter, is remarkable. Heather always said Godfrey is the best place, and now I really know why.

Cheryl has a lawyer working on her dispute with the insurance company that has declined to pay out her claim, but that will take two years or longer to be resolved one way or another, so she is putting it out of her thinking, focussing instead on a plan for 2021, and a way to harness all of the community support that has come her way.

“Apart from the money people have donated, there have been offers of volunteer labour that I have not been able to make use of because of the pandemic, but that will change later this year. I feel pretty positive about Rainbow Farm right now.” ■

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting pursuant to Section 7 (6) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, C. 23 as amended to consider a By-Law to amend the permit fees and administrative charges and to include fees for on-site sewage systems under the Building Code Act. This proposed by-law is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 26th of January, 2021 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who wishes to comment on the proposed by-law.

Due to the state of emergency and the ongoing pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021. Connection instructions to the meeting will also be available on our website on January 22nd, 2021.

THE PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW is to amend the fees and charges associated with By-Law 2014-27 being a By-Law to Regulate Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use permits for Buildings, Structures, and All Other Related Services within the Township of Central Frontenac, to reflect the true costs of delivering the services provided under the Building Code Act, and to add fees and charges relating to services relating to Part 8 of the Building Code being on-site sewage systems which services were formerly administered by Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health but which are now administered by the township through contracted services with South Frontenac.

THE PROPOSED BY-LAW is available on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com or by contacting the undersigned.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) on January 25, 2021,via email, in person or by mail to: Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com DATED THIS 5th day of January, 2021, at the Township of Central Frontenac

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