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Vietta McInnes, former Plevna columnist turns 100.
By Jeff Green ietta Wood was raised in Snow Road Station. When she was young, her father drove a creamery truck to Tweed several days a week. He used to take Vietta and/or another one of his children with
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him, when they were old enough. “We would jump out of the truck and open the farm gate. Every farm had a gate, and it saved him having to get out of the truck 4 times if we were with him,” she said last week from
her sitting room at Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat. The children would close the gate and stay put as their dad drove to the barn to pick up full cans of cream and drop off the empty ones. They opened the gate for the truck to go back through the opening and then closed it, and jumped back on the truck. Her dad had different routes to cover, crisscrossing all the back roads in Canonto, Clarendon and Miller and Barrie Townships before heading over to Tweed to deliver the cream. Then it was back to Snow Road. “He got up early, about 4 or 5, and got back at 8pm in the evening. It was a hard life for him. When we went with him, we enjoyed it. It was a bit of an adventure, but we did not have to load all those heavy cream cans,” she remembers.
Vie was born 100 years ago, on January 21, 1921. She was 23 when she married Ray McInnes, not long before he went off to fight in World War II. Vie gave birth to their first daughter while Ray was overseas. One of the more difficult days for Vie was the day she received word, via telegram, that Ray had been seriously injured in battle. After a time in hospital in England, Ray came home to Canada on a hospital ship. He spent a year in a rehabilitation hospital in Canada, coming home only occasionally on weekends, until he was finally released. “They said he was too badly injured to work on his family farm over in McDonalds Corners, so they encouraged him to become a mechanic, which I never understood, because it is not that easy on the body to be a mechanic” said Greg
McInnes, the youngest of Ray and Vie’s 6 children, who was born in 1950. Ray trained as a mechanic, and got a job in Tweed, where the McInnes family lived for 9 years, from the late 1940’s to the mid 1950’s. There was a garage available in Plevna, and Ray was approached to take it over, since he had the skill and the local community connections to make a go of it. He began running the garage in 1956. Ray, Vie, and the family moved into a large house in Plevna that was located not far from the garage. While Ray ran the garage, Vie ran the house. In addition to their 6 children, she took in boarders, up to 8 at a time, and kept everyone fed and the house in running order. She also began her newspaper career, which ended up
spanning almost 50 years. “After we moved to Plevna, I went to the office of the Tweed News, and asked them if they were interested in someone submitting community news from Plevna. They said yes, and that was the beginning of my newspaper career,” she said. While running the garage in Plevna in the 1960’s, Ray earned a good reputation for service. With the economy in small towns losing steam over those years, as the farming base disappeared and the rural exodus picked up force, Ray found that many of his clients had trouble paying him. While that was not ideal, it did result in getting them a new house. One customer owned an entire lake, near Plevna, and offered Ray a lot with 250 feet of waterfront on the lake. Another customer, a
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Central Frontenac Sees Record Construction Year In 2020
By Craig Bakay anager of Developmental Services Andy Dillon’s report on construction details for 2020 was well received by Council as it noted $13,780,135 in value on 154 permits, both new records. (in 2019 the numbers were $11,015,340 on 145 permits and in 2018 $9,828,283 on 147 permits.) Particularly well received was the new breakdown per district with Kennebec reporting $4,606,950 on 45 permits, Hinchinbrooke $4,298,585 on 46 permits, Olden $2,978,938 on 30 permits and Oso $1,895,662 on 33 permits. Oso representative Coun. Bill MacDonald felt obligated to point out that it was to be expected because Oso is the smallest district geographically but Coun. Tom Dewey offered another explanation. “We have a lot of flat land in Kennebec,” Dewey said. No new permits, but construction projects can remain active Manager of Developmental Services Andy Dillon told Council that he received an email explaining how Tuesday’s increased covid measures pertain to residential construction. “It looks like existing residential construction with an open permit can continue but no new permits can be issued until measures are relaxed,” he said
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Amnesty Loads to be studied Just like it has every year for the past 15 or so, the question of amnesty waste loads came up at Tuesday’s regular (online) Central Frontenac Council meeting. And just like every one of his predecessors before him, Public Works Manager Tyson Myers brought forth a motion to end the practice of allowing every Township household one free load of garbage per year. And just like he has for every Council meeting in which the subject has come up, Coun. Bill MacDonald has enthusiastically supported the proposal to end the practice, citing the cost of closing landfill sites, the fact that they have limited capacity and will have to be closed some day. “I’m on record that I’ve never agreed with the amnesty load and the basis for my argument is that there is a limited amount of capacity and it’s filling up quickly.” Generally speaking, Coun. Brent Cameron has been in favour of the amnesty program but his support is wavering somewhat this year. “Given how quickly the Oso site has turned into a transfer station — it was supposed to be three years but it turned out more like a year and a half — what if we looked at lowering the cost of a load from what I currently believe is $40.” Coun. Tom Dewey has been an advo-
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address where they could provide their thoughts. The committee is to report back to Council end of March, beginning of April with recommendations. Last year, a ticket was included in tax bills for residents but this year the tax bills will be sent out before the committee reports back so an alternative method will have to be worked out. The proposal passed 7-2, with Dep. Mayor Nicki Gowdy and Kelsey voting against. Call for vaccinations Central Frontenac added its name to a call for Covid vaccinations to be offered at long-term care residences and a fire hall for those who are often the first responders to medical calls. “All the vaccines are going to hospitals and the workers are concerned about having to go to the hospital to receive their shots,” said Mayor Frances Smith. No response to call for faster Internet Mayor Frances Smith said that the Township wouldn’t be responding to a Harrowsmith resident’s call for faster internet until the petition itself comes to Council. “South Frontenac didn’t pass a resolution either,” said CEO Cathy MacMunn. ■
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Cancer During Covid By Sara Brown “You have breast cancer.” Those are the words that kicked off my summer of 2020. It all started one morning in June. The kids had just finished up school and we were all ready to begin enjoying the nice weather. I freely admit that I didn’t do regular self assessment on my breasts, sure every once and a while I did. But on a consistent basis, nope. It wasn’t a priority or something that I felt I needed to do all the time. And on that morning, I don’t know what made me have a feel around and see what was going on. But I am glad that I did, even if it did really change my life for the next foreseeable future. I felt a lump on the lower portion of my breast. I didn’t freak out immediately but I moved over to my right side to see if that side felt the same. It didn’t. So I probed a bit more to really make sure that I was feel-
ing what I was feeling. It felt mountainous under my small probing fingers, hoping against all hope that I was mistaken. This wasn’t really happening, not to me. Boy, was I wrong. It took me a few hours to really say it out loud to my husband what I felt. It felt like if I didn’t say it out loud then it wasn’t really happening. I called my doctors office to set up an appointment for them to check me out as well. I was sent for a mammogram and an ultrasound to have a better look at the lump. And then the waiting. I received a call to come in and do a core biopsy. Then more waiting. How to describe the waiting? Excruciating, unbearable, tortuous come to mind. When I got the call, I didn’t know what to do or what to say, or even how to feel. I just asked about what I needed to do from here. I couldn’t say the word out loud yet. I talked in terms
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builder, did most of the work building the house. “Both of them owed money to the garage, so I don't think the house was that expensive to build,” said Greg McInnes.” In addition to writing her column, Vie sold for Avon. “She owned a Volkswagen, and zipped all over the countryside in that car, selling Avon all over the place,” he said. A car accident in 1970, on what is now Road 509, resulted in another serious injury for Ray, and he had to let go of his garage. He finished his career working for an auto parts supplier, before he retired in the 1980’s. Ray died in the early 1990’s. When the North Frontenac News [now the Frontenac News] started up in 1971, Vie began writing the Plevna column, and she also submitted her news to the Perth Courier. She sent all her columns by Canada Post. Her column appeared in the Frontenac News until November 3, 2005, when she stopped because of health problems. Vietta was 85 at the time. She had been writing for the Frontenac News for 34 years. Her health has not deteriorated too much however, and she continued to live in the house near Plevna, with her son
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and then they go ahead and visit friends, family, go to dinners and parties... as if the very belief is enough to shield them and their loved ones. Does reading this trigger any cognitive dissonance, any guilt? I know I've been in many situations since the pandemic where I've felt this tension. I’m afraid our government is doubling down on a failing strategy instead of working with the reality. People are going to keep breaking the rules. We need to teach people how to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19 while they're being social within their homes. It's already happening, and it's going to keep happening. Refusing to acknowledge behaviour to avoid encouraging it further is the exact same instinct that drives abstinence-only sex-ed. Even if your heart’s in the right place, it’s destructive. - Jesse Mills SINCE 1970
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We are doing our part however the inconsistency of this government on this matter can be infuriating. This one size fits all, down-from-the-top approach feels uncomfortably totalitarian. At the time of the order in Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, our overall community status was deemed GREY which is worth celebrating. As of Thursday the 14th of Jan we had just 12 cases/100,000 people. Yet, we were issued the same restrictive orders as the rest of “Southern” Ontario… likely due to our proximity to the GTA and for no other good reason. Many seem unaware that these emer-
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gathering.” Ok, so as long as we have something to worship we can gather? Define religion? Does one’s faith protect from the virus? Seems oddly inconsistent given today’s digital means. It feels as though our very sense of community is under attack, as we are even more disconnected from each other than ever in recent history. We are told that to be a good neighbour is to distance oneself from your neighbour, we're encouraged to keep to ourselves, and to call out those who don't conform on the 'snitch' line. Instead of collectively teaming together within our communities to achieve some sense of balance amongst this madness, for the most part it's causing a divide among us. It’s about time we are afforded the dignity, respect and trust in the regions to manage their own school districts, their own health care within their own internal borders. It’s time the regions be split up in to smaller more manageable areas. Managed accordingly by stakeholders comprised of not only health experts but also those subject matter experts involved in infrastructure, education, commerce and industry that can work collaboratively together to solve the broader issues of the pandemic. Lastly, this creates incentive to do better for areas that are struggling, build hope not disparity for all. Treat these regions as “Islands” within the province and use their source of strength to help other regions. I feel it is time to ask questions, to use common sense and to help each other within our own communities…the right way. - Ken Millard
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• There is someone I would like you all to meet and I think everyone knows this lovely lady. Vietta McInnes – she will be 100 years old this month. She is one of the prettiest, gen-
tlest, kindest, wonderful people you will ever meet and I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. She is loving and accepting and she wins everyone over just by being herself. She always sees people in their best light. I hope she knows how many people love her and are glad to have her in their life. She is very dear in everyone’s heart – such a beautiful person. Your 100th birthday will be very different than other years as nobody will be able to visit with you. But do know that all your family, friends, neighbours and acquaintances are giving you a high five! In my life, I have met many amazing people – just wanted to let you know that you are one of them. Happy 100th birthday – not many people make it this far. • Get well wishes to Wib Crain. Happy anniversary to Morley and Ruth Wark.
• Lord knows we all need a good laugh now. Morley was recovering in hospital from surgery when the nurse asked: “How are you feeling?” He said “I am OK but I didn’t like that four letter word he used in surgery”. “What did the doctor say?” he asked. “The word was ‘oops’.” A woman was overweight so she went to the doctor to put her on a diet. “I want you to eat regularly for 2 days then skip a day and repeat this for 2 weeks then come back to see me.” When she returned 2 weeks later the doctor was shocked. She had lost over 20 pounds. “That’s amazing” he said. “Did you follow my instructions?” The woman nodded ‘yes’ - but let me tell you I thought I was going to drop dead that third day”. The doctor look puzzled, “You mean from hunger”. “No, she said, “from all that skipping”. My grandmother started walking 5 miles a day when she was 60. She is 97 now and we have no idea where she is. It may be true that life begins at 50, but everything else
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• Well, here we are in January, 2021, with this virus still no better. We are to get the vaccine this month. Hopefully this will lower the numbers. • Lots of belated birthdays: Kim Powers, Gordon Wright, Aaron Lapointe, Ethan Cameron, Louise Lee, Carole Kehoe, Isabella Gray, Regan Meeks, Kurt Jackson, Kent Smith, Jennifer Larson, Jerry Dunham, Joanne Delyea, Mitch Barker, Herb Teal, Ella Barr, Cecil Cota, Marie White, Lee Ann White, Levi Teal, Billie Jo Williams, Joyce Burke, Hannah Switzer, Penny McGonegal, David Swann, Colleen Steele, Marg Whan, Morgan Cowdy, Kallista Smith, Cheryl Tyson, Paula Warren, Frank Molnar, Bonnie Brown, Roseanne Brown, Doris Kelly, Vickie Babcock, Peter. Hoorveld, Tori Neumann, Kendra Parks, Melissa Hannah, Skylar Howes, Jamie Steele, Marg Whan, Christina Kehoe, Will Goodberry, Kim Gray, Katie Milligan, Owen Tryon, Evelina Cooke, Bonnie Brown, Roseanne Brown, Charles Nedow, Sherrill Hannah, Christina Meeks, Kathy Barr, and Conner Barr. • Anniversaries are Mike and Jennifer Mahoney, Helen and Martin Hoogsteen, Jeff and Lisa Matson, Velma and Norman McTinosh. • We at the retirement home were visited by the Lions and Legion, who brought us gifts, which was thoughtful. • Sympathy to the family of Neil Thompson, who recently passed. • On January 21 Vietta McInnes will be 100 years old. Wow, we wish her all the best. Send her a card, if you wish.
OMPAH
Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca
613-479-2570 613-479-2855
• I hope you all have been outside to play in the snow. I've been sliding on my GT and after shoveling paths the other day, I made my first snowperson of the season. Before the snow storm, I was walking in the woods with a tin can, scraping off and collecting gypsy moth egg clusters. I'm sure I won't make a huge dent in the gypsy moth population but I figure that every little bit helps. It's very satisfying to throw them in the wood stove and hear them snap and crackle. Now that we have more snow, the snowshoes will be put to good use. • Our exercise group has started meeting to go for a hike together since the hall is closed. Last week, four of us went walking along Canonto Road. As we rounded a corner, we saw a crowd up ahead. It was a group or two who were also out walking. All together there were 11 of us who stopped to chat while distancing, then each group carried on with their walk. Perhaps we'll see you next time on the Canonto Road Pedestrian Thoroughfare!.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE
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for the weekend with the soft, sticky, wet snow and the new COVID restrictions. What a great way to spend some quality outdoor family time and get a little exercise! • Hopefully no one was injured in the accident Saturday morning just outside of Parham as the roads were slushy, and man, does that slush ever pull you. Stay safe and drive to the weather and road conditions. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Norm White. • Judy Blume said, "Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch.”
Perth Road Peter Bird
613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca
• Services at Perth Road United Church are presently continuing via podcast. Please log into pruc.ca to find the podcast link on the left side of the home page at 10:00am, Sunday mornings. • Thanks to all from the Perth Road community who donated to support the victims of the fire at McMullen Manor in Verona. • I received an email last weekend asking about the communications tower recently erected by the fire hall in Perth Road Village. After speaking with Catharine Gibson, Marketing Manager with WTC Communications, I had some answers. She says, “I can tell you that we're very excited to have a Rural High-Speed tower in Perth Road Village with about an 8km reach.” One of the most common questions asked is "Can I get service with WTC?" Gibson answers “we have many plans to offer and with more and more families working and learning from home, we hope that our unlimited data plan (called Max Unlimited) will remove any worry about data limits or overages. Applications are now being accepted which go directly to our provisioning team who determine if a home can receive a strong and reliable signal from us. We will be calling customers to schedule installation dates for February.”
PLEVNA
Rhonda Watkins rhonda139@gmail.com
613-479-2447 613-264-5325
• It is with great pleasure that I begin this week’s column by sending out big birthday wishes to our previous (and original) Plevna columnist, Vie Mcinnes! Born in 1921, our lovely and talented Vie is celebrating 100 years old today. Wow! May you have a day as nice as you, Vie! • Brenda Martin is hoping for help with the Ardoch United Cemetery. Does anybody have any information about Herb and Ona Conboy, Clinton, Eleanor and George Armstrong, Henry Elkington, Derue Infants, Joseph Tubby or Frederick Villneff? You can contact her at (613) 479-2837 or dbmartin@xplornet.ca • It’s important to try and make the most of lockdown through Covid19. This is what I have been hearing about on the news and internet lately: Mental Health is a serious issue when you are isolated and alone. Don’t let this down time bring you down! Phone a friend or family member, start a new hobby, declutter something in your house, take a walk - anything that makes you feel better about you will help during this challenging time!
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Karen Brawley
613-376-9848
• What have you been doing to pass your time during lockdown? Anyone got some creative advice or suggestions for those struggling? Music, puzzles, reading, call a friend, creative cooking... Let’s hear some positive ideas; email me at karenofsyd@bell.net • Snowmen have been popping up on lawns, even snow gnomes in front of the high school. So kids, parents, kids at heart, let’s fill up our lawns with snowmen, gnomes, sculptures. • Thank you, yet again, to all essential workers out there, who day in and day out do what they do - we are all actually essential right now. Less means more right now, be it less trips to your favourite store, having only one family member do the errands, it all helps. We are very blessed to have all our local amenities we do in our village. Thank you to all our local businesses.
ARDEN Wanda Harrison
613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com
• Two items that may interest folks as we work our way through the lockdown are programs available through Connections, Adult Learning and the O.P.P. Salt initiative. The Connections program offers ways of interacting with others and on-line learning, while Salt offers ways of maintaining wellness through the pandemic’s isolation. For more information on either program please contact Connections by calling 613-279-2499 or e mail at info@ncala.ca. • The Kennebec Lake Association has cancelled their Winter Fun Day for 2021, due to lockdown protocols. • With Rev. Cheryl returning, virtual Coffee and Conversation will resume. • Arden sends hugs, prayers and good thoughts to Rhonda Aisbitt. Rhonda, known for her line dancing expertise, is going through some trying times right now and we wish her good vibes for a healthier future.
CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net
• Melissa from Addison’s is now making an extra pot of soup on Saturdays for you to enjoy during the week. And don’t forget Addisons fabulous dinners will be every Saturday! Please call ahead to reserve your pick up time. • And, news from Chris: “G’day folks . Just a reminder that Friday Fish Frenzy is back at North of 7 Cod FatherGet your orders in early. And yes, we still do pizzas on fish Fridays! Get those orders in early, too, as Fridays are busy nights and we don’t want to keep you waiting. Cheers!” • LARC's EarlyON Staff are excited to offer a variety of programs designed to fit their families' needs. To join us at Baby Rhyme Time, Sing & Share, Virtual Tours or Storytime please use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94034068926.... Please go to their Facebook page to learn how to get the passcode for the program. Morgan will need to know who are coming a half an hour before. For our other programs, please email maryjanem@larc4kids.com to pre-register. They look forward to seeing your family! • Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This year’s theme is Travel the World together. Use your imagination to go exploring and travel the world together as a family – you never know what you’ll learn! Plan your dream trip, learn about another culture and open your mind to the world.
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CONTRACTING & BUILDING
• Here are a few new titles at the Denbigh library: A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany, All the Colors of the Night by Jayne Ann Krentz, Before She Disappears by Lisa Jackson, Blood in the Dust by William J Johnston, Final Deception by Heather Graham, Neighbors by Danielle Steel, Out of the Storm by B J Daniels. New DVDs on the shelf: My Spy, The War with Grandpa, Yellow Stone: Season 3. You may place a request for items by calling the library at 613 333 1426 or through the online catalogue at addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca. • 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.
HARLOWE Marie White
613-336-2557
• North Frontenac Historical Society and Archives is preparing to post St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery (Harlowe) information to the website, but we are looking for information about the following individuals and would greatly appreciate some help. Do you know any of these people: Bromley, Hogeboom, Cuddys- Eleanor, George, Walter, Samuel, Violet, Rebecca? Contact Brenda at (613) 479-2837 or dbmartin@ xplornet.ca.
Harrowsmith Marilyn Goodberry
613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com
• Gilmour's on 38 and the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee will continue to donate money we collect in the permanent jar in their store for the local food bank. Everyone has been so generous in their contribution to this much needed cause • We would like to wish a happy birthday to Laura Tisdale, January 22th, and to a very special boy, Jacob Tisdale, who will turn 5 on the 25th. Susan Garrison - Jan 25th and Brynlee Garrison - Jan. 27th.
HENDERSON Jean Brown
613-336-2516
• Happy birthday to Ken Black, who celebrated this past week. • With very little notice, our Township introduced a motion to stop the amnesty loads at the dump. However, thankfully, our Henderson Councillor, Cindy, and others got a temporary stop put to the motion and a study group has been formed to explore this further. So, please let your township councillor know your thoughts on this matter- to my mind, we need the free dump passes so we can keep on with our improvements here in beautiful downtown Henderson. • A free newspaper (The Epoch Times) came out in our mail box and I suggest that folks trash it. “The Epoch Times” is a far right extremist rag that will give a platform for hatred, racism, sexism, and values that are not healthy. So this is bad news all around and an insult to our own Frontenac News that offers impartial and well informed news to us. Please, let’s send our “news” a donation. • Have a good week, folks- thinking of our neighbours to the South this week. "Never again"!
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P.R.I.C.E Rules for Sprain/Strain Injuries
Sprain is an injury to a ligament that may present in small or larger tears or stretching of the fibres. A ligament sprain can be caused by a trauma or accident, overextension of the ligament or severely stressing the joint. Strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon that may present in small or larger tears or stretching of the fibres. A muscle strain can be caused by a trauma or accident, muscle overuse or due to dysfunctional movement and typically happens as a result of the muscle or tendon being stretched or torn. If you have suffered a sprain/strain injury, remember P.R.I.C.E. — 5 simple rules to help speed up your recovery in the first 72 hours. (P) PROTECTION. Protect the injured area from sustaining any more damage. (R) REST. Allow the injury time to heal. (I) ICE. Ice should be applied to an injured area as soon as possible. Use the 10/10/10 method of ice application: 10 minutes of ice; followed by 10 minutes of rest without ice; followed by 10 minutes of ice again. Do not apply heat. Ice works to reduce pain and inflammation to your injured muscles, joints and tissues and may even slow bleeding if a tear has occurred. (C) COMPRESSION. Use a tensor bandage to wrap the injured area. When wrapping, begin at the end furthest away from the heart. (E) ELEVATION. If possible, raise the injured area above the level of the heart, especially at night, by putting a pillow under the injured area. After the first 48 hours, slowly start to use the injured area again and continue icing for another day. If you are unsure of the severity of your injury, consult your health care provider for an evaluation.
FRONTENAC CFDC Winter 2021
building business ~ growing communities
Covid-19 Help For Businesses
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)- businesses in the County of Frontenac that have been adversely impact by COVID-19 and unable to access existing federal relief measures can apply for funding to the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). Guidelines and application forms may be found on the website at www.frontenaccfdc.com/covid-19/. Frontenac Businesses that have received federal relief funding may still be eligible for other loan programs from the Frontenac CFDC. Additional RRRF is being delivered through FedDev Ontario https://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723. nsf/eng/h_00122.html?OpenDocument For information on the Government of Canada’s response to Covid-19 and for support available to individuals and businesses, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/ department-finance/economic-response-plan.html Social Media Training – The Frontenac CFDC is offering virtual one-on-one social media training to Frontenac businesses in an effort to help them better market their businesses. Many of our clients may be familiar with Jennifer Baker who has offered workshops in the past. Jennifer will assist you with your social media and digital marketing. With previous Frontenac CFDC clients she has discussed setting up Instagram and Facebook accounts, creating e-newsletters, paid social media advertising, utilizing a LinkedIn account, Google My Business and setting up social media shops for Facebook and Instagram. If you are interested in this training, email anne@frontenaccfdc. com. This program is offered at no charge on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.
About the Frontenac CFDC The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors and funded by the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Our mission is to stimulate community and economic development throughout the Frontenacs – aptly expressed by the tag line “building business…. growing communities”. Whether you are considering starting a small business in the Frontenacs, seeking advice or financing for your existing business, we can help. The Frontenac CFDC offers: • Business information and counselling at no cost • Commercial loans • Regional Relief & Recovery Fund
Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation 5062 Rd 38, Harrowsmith, Ontario www.frontenaccfdc.com
Financial Check Up - The Frontenac CFDC is pleased to be able to offer Frontenac CFDC loan clients a review of your financial statements and forecasts to assist you in better understanding the health of your business and where you may be able to make adjustments. This service will be offered at no charge while funding is available. If you are interested, email anne@frontenaccfdc.com Canada Summer Jobs Program – deadline to apply is January 29th. This is an annual program aims to help young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience. This year they have introduced temporary flexibilities to respond to the needs of employers and youth in the context of the pandemic. Employers will be eligible to receive a wage subsidy reimbursement of up to 75% of the minimum hourly wage (normally 50%). Employers may offer part-time placements (normally only full-time). Employers may offer job placements between April 26, 2021 and February 26, 2022 (normally only summer months) https://www.canada.ca/en/employmentsocial-development/services/funding/canada-summerjobs.html Ontario Small Business Support Grant – helps small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Province-wide shutdown effective December 26, 2020. Grants with funding between $10,000 to $20,000 will help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the shutdown. Businesses must demonstrate that they experienced a revenue decline of at least 20% when comparing monthly revenue in April 2019 and April 2020. New businesses established since April 2019 are also eligible. Businesses will be able to use the support in whatever way makes most sense for them. For example, some may use the funds to pay employee wages while others may need the monies for inventory. www.ontario. ca/page/ businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs PPE Support – The Ontario government is helping small businesses with $1,000 PPE support. To be eligible, your business must have two to nine employees and be in one of the following sectors – retail, accommodation and food services, repair and maintenance, personal and laundry services and gyms and yoga studios. www.ontario.ca/page/ businesses-get-help-covid-19costs#section-1 Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebates - businesses that are, or were required to shut down or significantly restrict services due to provincial health measures can apply for rebates, provided in the form of grants, to help with their fixed costs. Businesses struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of Covid-19 may be eligible to apply for
a rebate. Visit www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/covid-19energy-assistance-programs/covid-19-energy-assistanceprogram-small. Municipal and property taxes rebates are also available for eligible businesses. www.ontario.ca/ page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs#section-2 Tourism Adaptation Fund - RTO9 For tourism businesses in South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands The COVID – 19 Tourism Adaptation Fund is for tourism-related businesses in the form of a one-time, nonrepayable grant of $1,500 – $20,000 for adaptation and re-opening costs incurred between June 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Applicants need to have a matching cash contribution of 20%. This is a first come first serve program http://tourismtalk.ca/partnerships/partnership-funding/ covid-19-tourism-adaptation-fund/ OHTO Capital Projects Funding Stream – RTO11- For tourism businesses North and Central Frontenac Capital Projects Program is for tourism-dependent businesses and provides non-repayable funding up to 80% of eligible expenses incurred to modify operations to a maximum of $20,000. This program was created to offset costs related to one-time modifications and/or re-opening costs, implementation of health and safety protocols, and digitization measures. This funding can be applied to any eligible costs incurred between June 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until Dec. 31, 2021, or until funds are depleted. Priority status will be given to eligible businesses who apply by Thursday, Jan. 31, 2021. This is a first come first serve program. http://comewander.ca/app/uploads/2021/01/TRIPCapital-Projects-Program-FINAL.pdf Digital Main Street – don’t let the name fool you – your business may be eligible even if you are not a main street business. The program, funded by FedDev Ontario and delivered locally by Launch Lab offers two programs – Future Proof and ShopHere. In Future Proof, post-secondary students are paired with local experts, including experienced digital marketing professionals and business specialists. These teams will help develop local and global strategies, advanced digital marketing plans, and optimize your web presence with support provided at no cost. https://www. launchlabdms.ca/digital-squad . ShopHERE provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. https:// www.launchlabdms.ca/shop-here. The Frontenac CFDC has had a number of clients participate in these programs and found them to be very helpful. ■
While we are practising social distancing, for business consultations or loan enquiries, email anne@frontenaccfdc.com or call 613-372-1414 ext 204 or general enquires, email sue@frontenaccfdc.com “Like” us on Facebook, “Follow” us on Twitter and LinkedIn or check out our Blog for business tips, information and events and to learn about other businesses in the area. Federal Economic Development Agency For Southern Ontario
FRONTENAC Community Futures Development Corporation Building business – growing communities
For more on our services visit www.frontenaccfdc.com or call 1-888-372-9962 ext 206
Interested In Becoming A Frontenac CFDC Board Member? Residents and/or business owners within the County of Frontenac are eligible to apply to become a director. Candidates ideally have • An interest in local and regional community and business development • Knowledge of Frontenac County in general and perhaps an understanding of a specific business sector If you are interested in becoming a volunteer board member of the Frontenac CFDC, or would like more information, contact Anne Prichard, Executive Director, at 613372-1414 Ext 204. ■
Congratulations! Congratulations to Louise Lauzon who is the new Regional Development Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. She is responsible for the Ministry’s tourism portfolio in the areas of Kingston, the Counties of Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. She promotes and delivers government programs and capacity building services and provides information and resources to local organizations. Tel: 613-531-1184 Email louise.lauzon2@ontario.ca https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-heritage-sport-tourism-cultureindustries Congratulations to Cyndy Bonello and Glyn Jenkins, along with their daughters Tara and Kari (and fur family, Dogs,: Max & Casey, Cat: Mittens and Gilbert the Rabbit) on their recent purchase of Glen Haven Resort in Arden on Big Gull Lake. It's a seasonal trailer park with 28 campsites and 5 rental cabins. They are brand new to the Frontenac area having come from Clarington and are so excited to meet the people and businesses in the area. They look forward to creating a network of businesses that we can partner with and show off what Frontenac has to offer! www. glenhavenresort.ca, https://www.instagram.com/ glenhavenresort/ , Twitter: @GlenHavenResort and Facebook Page: Glen Haven Resort: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1458999521051739/ Welcome to J. Joly who recently moved to Wolfe Island, bringing along his record pressing business Liquor Donuts, and launching new genre production shingle Branded to Film - both of which are focused on supporting and showcasing Ontario creators. Liquor Donuts (www.liquordonuts.com) is a boutique vinyl record business serving artists both established and starting out. Be it a small run 7-inches, to large run LP box sets, their “bakers” are ready to help you with every facet of your vinyl release. From design, to mastering, to special printing, and of course pressing the best donuts your ears have tasted. They are also are here to support musicians impacted by COVID. Take a moment to visit 33.3 (www.33dot3.ca) their initiative to showcase and fund musicians. Branded to Film (www.brandedtofilm.com) is a production house in stealth mode, currently financing and developing a slate of high-concept genre films that will showcase local talent, create high-skilled jobs and ultimately build out the production sector in Frontenac County and surrounding areas. They are targeting summer 2021 for their first production with the goal of shooting back to back to create economies of scale and long tail employment. If you are interested in getting involved, investment opportunity or pitching your script you can reach them at info@ brandedtofilm.com Congratulations to Marleen Keenan who recently started Mar's Li'l Shop. Made in small batches, these beautiful soaps are one of kind, perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Marleen uses all natural vegan oils, sustainably sourced palm oil, mineral pigments for stunning colour and 100% pure essential oils. http:// marslilshop.ca; facebook.com/MyLilShopOnline; www.instagram.com/marslilshop/. If you have a new business or other business news, email the information to anne@frontenaccfdc.com for inclusion in our next newsletter and on our social media.
Upcoming Workshop
Frontenac County Annual Business Survey
Get creative with Kingston Frontenac Public Library Introduction to sustainable packaging for food-based businesses. Thursday, February 4th from 9 am to 11 am. Must register by January 29th. Fee $5.00 This 2-hour virtual workshop is geared to people looking to start or grow their food-based businesses. Well designed 'sustainable' packaging that is fit-for-purpose must meet its functional requirements while minimizing negative environmental impacts. The workshop will introduce four design principles for packaging sustainability: effective, efficient, circular and safe, and illustrate them with examples relevant to small, food-based businesses. It will also identify common misconceptions associated with packaging's environmental impacts. About the presenter Andrew MacDonald's consulting practice is focused on finding practical, sustainable packaging solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Andrew works with the PAC Packaging Consortium’s sustainability team, and is a Lecturer at Ryerson University's School of Graphic Communications, where he has taught courses in sustainable packaging, research methods and management studies. To register https:// w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c a / e / introduction-to-sustainable-packaging-forfood-based-businessestickets-135696324359 ■
https://youtu.be/xMhTMgM10Nw Some of our Create Space equipment may be of interest to aspiring crafting entrepreneurs if they want to test a concept before investing in a Cricut, or their own sewing machine is out for repair. We also hope to have the 3D printers ready soon. ■
Please complete our Annual Business Survey before Monday, February 8. Our goal is to gather feedback from at least 200 business owners in Frontenac. The survey data will help us make informed decisions about what we can do to best support our economy's recovery and growth in 2021. Complete the survey at this address: www.infrontenac.ca/survey It will take up to 30 minutes to complete the survey. Your responses are important and we appreciate your time. Once you complete the survey, you'll have the option to enter our prize draw. ■
Rob & Nancy Moore, Owners, The Cardinal Café.
Coffee & Capital
When Rob and Nancy Moore bought the Cardinal Café in the summer of 2016, they had dreams of turning their new, family run business into a thriving community space. With hard work and perseverance, that’s exactly what they have achieved. When the time came for infrastructure growth, they turned to the Frontenac CFDC for financial support. “We first met Anne when we needed a loan for a new piece of equipment. At the time we didn’t know they offered grants to qualifying small businesses in Eastern Ontario. Since that time, working with the FCFDC, we have received money through two different programs (Company Starter Plus program and the Eastern Ontario Development Program). This has been a game-changer for our business.” “It was easy working with them (CFDC)
because there was always someone available to answer any questions’ we had during the application process.” Says Moore, “They really made us feel confident that we could see the process through to the end and be rewarded.” “I highly recommend contacting the CFDC and tell them what your dream looks like. They can turn your vision into a reality” The Frontenac CFDC is a non-profit organization funded by FedDev Ontario offering free business advice, workshops, and commercial financing to entrepreneurs and those looking to start a business in the Frontenacs. To find out more about realizing your business dream, call the Frontenac CFDC at 613-372-1414, Toll Free at 1-888-3729962 or info@frontenaccfdc.com
(COVID-19)
REGIONAL RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND Delivered by the Community Futures Development Corporation of Eastern Ontario
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Thanks to support from the Frontenac CFDC, I have been able to continue focusing on my business with confidence during the pandemic. The funding process was efficient and straightforward, and the CFDC staff was very responsive and helpful." JENNA FENWICK Jenna Rose Mississippi Station Ontario Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation
With the support of the Government of Canada throught the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Avec l'appui du gouvernement du Canada a travers l'Agence fédérale de développement éconmique pour le Sud de l'Ontario.
For a free business or loan consultation, call 1-888-372-9962 ext 204
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Card of Thanks
In Memoriam
THANK YOU ~ GARRISON
Gray, Graydon - In loving memory of my beloved husband and best friend, who left me January 25, 2006. 15 years since I lost the Love of My Life Alone, but never quite alone I face and empty chair, But sometimes in the silence, I imagine he is there. My companion for many years, no longer here with me And yet is some mysterious way He keeps me company. If I could have one lifetime wish, One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart, For yesterday and you. There’s a place set apart in the depths of my heart A corner that’s always your own No one can replace it, nor time erase it, I keep it for you alone. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure, I carry it in my heart. Loving and missing you always, Dorothy
Even under the cloud of Covid-19, I was able to enjoy a most wonderful birthday. I thank you all most sincerely for making it so memorable. Your calls, cards, gifts, food and friendship, was very much appreciated. Some gifts you hold in your hand, some you hold in your heart. Barb Garrison.
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Mary Pritchard - It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Pritchard (nee Kabas), of Burlington Ontario announces her passing peacefully on Sunday, January 10th, 2021 in her 86th year surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a guiding light and shining example of love, compassion and caring and brought joy to all those who’s lives she touched. Mary provided years of support to her community volunteering for The Reuse Center. Mary was immensely proud of her family and leaves nothing behind but beautiful memories. Mary, daughter of Michael and Julia Kabas will be lovingly and forever remembered by her children Suzanne Marrow and her husband Stan, Kim Trenwith and her husband Larry, her sister Rose Kabas, grandchildren Julia Rennick and her husband Carson, Matthew Trenwith and his partner Stephanie Krucas, Jordan Cunningham and Kyle Trenwith and his wife Angi, and the light of her life her great granddaughter Makana Trenwith along with many other relatives, friends and others who’s lives she has touched with love and kindness. Mary was predeceased by her sisters Lynn Moroz and Jenny Dunn. The family wishes to express their immense gratitude to the special caregivers and team at Pine Meadow Nursing Home (Northbrook, Ontario) that cared for her with such love and compassion for these last 2 years. At Mary’s request there will be a private celebration of life at a future date. The family would appreciate any memorial donations be made in support of the: Pine Meadow Special Needs Fund c/o Ms. M. Palimaka Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd St. Northbrook, ON K0H 2GO. Messages of condolence can be left at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.
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Edward J. Warren In loving memory of Ed, who left this world for a better place, one year ago. I saw the countless Christmas trees around the world below; With tiny lights like Heavens stars reflecting on the snow; The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear; For I spent Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I heard the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear; But the sounds of music could not compare with the Christmas choir up here; I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring; For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do; For I can’t count the blessings or Love He has for each of you; Hope you had a peaceful Christmas and wipe away that tear; Remember I spent Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. Forever loved and missed, ‘til we meet again. Florence & family, grandchildren & great-grandchildren
In memory of Marion Bertrim Aug. 4 1927 – Jan. 15 2020 - Whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life -
If roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mothers arms, And tell her they’re from me, Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. We love you and miss you, David and Linda
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Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Allowance for Road along the Shore of Mazinaw Lake lying in front of Part of Lot 32, Concession 10, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 20 on Registered Plan 13R8172 The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on February 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 10th day of December, 2020 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of Nonh Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. KOH 2M0 Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkglanning@northfrontenac.ca
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North Frontenac To Call For Tenders For Seniors Housing Project
by Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Council presented a fairly ambitious agenda package for its regular (online) meeting Friday but at the end of the day, it was pretty much just another business as usual (during a pandemic) affair. The morning started off with a ‘public’ meeting to address changes to the Township’s fees and charges bylaw (which was later passed during the regular meeting). While there were some members of the public signed on for the ‘discussion,’ no one offered any feedback. The regular meeting started off with delegations from Frontenac County’ manager of Economic Development Richard Allen updating Council on how the extension of the K & P Trail from Clarendon Station to Snow Road was going (looks like it should be operational for this summer) and fielding questions on parking, most of which came from Snow Road resident Coun. Fred Fowler. “As with all things municipal, we’ve been primarily dealing with Covid-19,” Allen said. “Many businesses in North Frontenac have felt the impact of people trying to escape the city. “We’ve had three to four times the number of people using the K & P from previous years (and) we will have to re-look at our approach to trail access points.” He said his department is moving towards a more “business attraction” approach and a “tourism destination” plan as well as “staycations” and “outdoor adventures. He was followed by Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Program Coordinator Sarah McCullough who updated Council on their activities after the postMarch Break shutdown (257 We Care bags) and getting 52 responses to its user survey, 15 from North Frontenac. McCullough also asked Council to continue its practice of donating $5,400 to RFCS for youth activities and was told by Mayor Ron Higgins that “it will be considered at budget time.” The Ken Foulds of Re-Fact Consulting updated Council on the five-unit seniors housing project which is slated for Northbrook or Cloyne and some actual progress was made with Council deciding to go ahead with calling for tenders with requests for proposal going out at the end of January and consideration slated for May of this year. The plan is to have some private sector organization or not-for-profit build the units and run them, with the Township offering sites in either Northbrook or Plevna, depending on the respondents’ preferences. Coun. Wayne Good was concerned about the fate of the tennis courts in Northbrook should that site be chosen, to which Foulds responded “we’ll be encour-
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aging folks to maintain them.” Coun. Fred Perry asked about being able to one day expand the facility and Foulds answered that that’s the approach that was taken in a similar project on Frontenac Islands. “Expansion is driven by the well-water requirement,” Foulds said. Open House likely delayed A plan for an open house regarding the Township Community Improvement Plan (as well as any other in-person meeting) won’t likely happen in Februrary. “Based on what I’m seeing on Covid today, I don’t think we’ll be able to have meetings in February,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. Support for bussing companies Council passed a resolution saying the rfp approach to school bus operators is unfair to local providers. “This in itself might not do much but if it does go to court (a lawsuit was launched Nov. 20), this resolution will support (the local operators),” said Mayor Ron Higgins. Off road vehicle restriction repealed A resolution to repeal a section of the Township’s off-road vehicle bylaw that restricts usage on Township roads from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. was passed 4-3 with Coun. Fred Fowler, Vern Hermer, Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin and Mayor Ron Higgins voting to remove the section. Most of the proponents of ending the restriction felt it is unenforceable anyways. Fish hut rentals “I’ve been hearing that there’s a movement under foot to rent ice fishing shacks on Lake Mississagagon,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “Also Malcolm and Gull.” Community Development Manager Corey Klatt told Council he’d contacted the MNRF on the matter and “there are no specific regulations preventing it.” “There are 14 huts in front of my house and they’re not socially distancing,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “There were 15 people fishing pickerel on Marble Lake and they weren’t socially distancing either,” said Coun. Fred Perry. “(And) we’ve had a second case of Covid at the (medical) building in Northbrook.” “If you see people not socially distancing while they’re fishing, call the OPP,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “Or the KFL&A public health unit,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. ■
Letters Continued from p3 Thank You
We would like to say thank you to Santa’s Helper on Rosedale Rd. Before Christmas, we were happy to find a homemade Christmas card in our mailbox. It was signed “from a friend on your street.” We don’t know who sent it, but it brought a smile to all of our faces. Your kindness was appreciated and it was so nice of you to take the time to raise the spirits of others in these tough times. Thanks again, you truly understand the meaning of Christmas, From Friends on Your Street! - T Brande
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 • how to access mental health and community services Join us on Tuesday January 26, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Please contact Connections Adult Learning at jbigelow@ncalc.ca for the link to the virtual meeting on ZOOM To join the Zoom meeting by phone, call in 1 647 374 4685 and enter the meeting ID 868 4527 5716 when prompted.
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As we approach Valentine’s Day during a pandemic, people are returning to literary classics in search of examples of romance thriving despite the stresses of physical distancing. One could argue that dating has again become something done with careful and minimal touching, with one’s behaviour closely observed and discussed by those around you, just like in Regency England. Jane Austen’s novels show the intense pressure on women to make a proper marriage, navigating society’s formal rules to judge from among the
suitors available to them, even while fighting their own romantic urges. Her male characters include romantics, scoundrels and worthy-but-dull parental favourites. Even though marriage may no longer be the goal, we can still recognize those personalities in today’s romantic candidates, and the need to be wary of falling for the wrong person. Would you be attracted by Darcy or by Wickham? Are individuals like Willoughby, Elliot, Crawford and Tilney familiar types even in today’s dating landscape? In this talk by Dr Erin
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Weinberg, who teaches English literature at RMC, Brandon University and Corpus Christi College, you’ll learn how Austen’s heroines sort out who’s their best choice. Stick around afterwards for a lively discussion and vote on who holds the title of Austen’s “baddest bad boy"! Jane Austen’s Bad Boys will run online from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. Register online at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 5498888. A Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. For more information, visit www.kfpl.ca. ■
Letters Continued from p9 Re – Epoch Times
Last Wednesday, one week to the day following the January 6th U.S. Capitol Hill riot, there arrived in our mailbox a “free sample” newspaper. The front-page headlines, the first couple of paragraphs of the “editorial column”, and the headlines and first sentences of articles on the next three pages appeared to me to be dripping with conspiracy theories, alt right ideology, and hate-mongering racism, all while proclaiming and professing to be providing only the truth to a world replete with journalistic falsehoods and lies. The next morning, I called the Arden Post Office to ask whether the publication had actually been delivered by the Canada Postal Service or if it had simply been stuffed in our mailbox by another means. It had, in fact, been delivered by Canada Post. When faced with the darkness in our world, do we choose to struggle against
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it? Do we say nothing, do nothing, and condone it? Or do we turn around and find a way to expand the Light? At this stage of my life, I choose the third way. As a result of that “ free sample” newspaper delivery by Canada Post this past week, I will make a donation to the Frontenac News. I make thisdonation for the following reasons: 1. As a way of peacefully protesting and actively countering the use of a service of our Government to deliver what I perceive to be hateful racist propaganda, 2) In support of your long standing efforts to affirm and encourage civility and respect within our culturally diverse community, 3) To encourage others to do one thing, to take one action, to make one contribution towards making our community, our country, our world more peaceful, more civil, and more equitable. - Eleanor Belfry-Lyttle ■
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be 3.57% because of the increased assessment due to growth. Of Furniture, Fire-gear & Finishing Hinchinbrook Road Carebone told council that certain items are not included By Wilma Kenny in the budget: changes to by-law enforcement; some recreouth Frontenac staff and council met on Thursday Jan 14 ation capital projects which have been deferred until complefor an all-day Committee of the Whole budget marathon. The sessions began with CAO Carbone leading Council tion of the Recreation Master Plan that is currently underway; through introductory information, beginning with a reminder new/expanded community events including funding for a muthat the tax bill is made up of three components: the Town- sic festival have been put on hold due to the pandemic (howship share set by Council, the County Share set by County ever, base recreation programming funding remains). The liveliest discussions occurred as Council worked its Council, and the Education Share set by the Province. way through 62 pages of Capital budget detail sheets. CounFour major Township budget pressures were identified for cillor Revill led off with “We don’t want to walk in here to find the coming year: A) there will be no phase-in assessment this year (+1.57% for growth only); B) costs for winter control and furniture nobody likes!” in response to a proposal to upgrade garbage/recycling collection have increased significantly; C) Council Chambers furniture with the purchase of 14 new new services will be provided: in-house winter control & road- modular tables and 4 ergonomic chairs. Mayor Vandewal agreed; “I don’t want to see this Council side mowing, and Part 8 on-site sewage system services; D) three large capital works are planned: Station 8 fire hall re- Chamber crammed with furniture.” CAO Carbone assured construction, Frontenac community arena major upgrades, them that this item was a ‘placeholder’: because the Council chambers are a primary meeting room, he is recommending and Storrington Centre renovations. As in recent years, Council has directed the tax rate target moving to more dual-purpose furniture, and assured Counshould remain at 2%. This year, the total budget increase in cil that any new furniture will be discussed with Council and taxes to be collected from local ratepayers would therefore bought only with their approval.
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Although the draft budget shows some of the funding for Hinchinbrook road carried over to 2022, CAO Carbone and Public Services Director Segsworth both confirmed that Council had directed that the road be paved in 2021, and it would be done. Carbone: “We anticipate savings in other projects that will allow us to complete Hinchinbrook: if we don’t find the savings, we will come back to Council for permission to draw from reserves.” Segsworth added: “Our goal is to have it (Hinchinbrook Road) hard-topped by Labour Day, Sept 1, 2021.” The protection Services (fire and safety) capital budget came in at $1.5M; this included the cost of five smaller rapid response vehicles, two of which are to be purchased in the current year; and a Mechanical Support vehicle ($80,000), which will be readily available to all fire stations for repairs, etc. Mayor Vandewal opposed the Mechanical Support vehicle, speaking of it several times during the day. “A mechanical support vehicle is not a requirement,” he said, near the end of the meeting. “There is no legislated requirement to have a fire department,” replied Fire Chief Darcy Knott. When Mayor Vandewal asked what the fire department was doing to ensure pager returns, commenting on the many
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE
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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 program will encourage families to celebrate connection with each other and their local community. Self- directed activities for families to take part in will be posted on the Township’s website and social media sites. Please connect with the Program, Events & Education Coordinator for more details at apantrey@southfrontenac.net or by phone at 613-453-6846.
GARBAGE BAG TAGS We realize that at this time of year, residents may be getting low on garbage tags, however please ensure that each bag has a full, original South Frontenac bag tag around the neck of each bag. Partially tagged bags and overweight bags will not be collected. Tags may be purchased at either Township office (when open to the public) or numerous stores in the Municipality. COLLECTION DELAYS During inclement weather in the winter months, Garbage & Recycle collection vehicles may start a bit later in the morning or change up their routes. In these events, the drivers may not begin their routes until sanding and plowing of certain roads is complete as safety of our workers and residents is of utmost importance. Please have patience as we work through another wonderful Canadian Winter! 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 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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rontenac County has been working with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on “the gig project” a long-term project aimed at providing very high speed Internet – 1,000 megabits per second, to residents throughout Frontenac County. In the present day, many residents are concerned with their short term need for reliable Internet for their families, children doing remote learning, and work-related needs. Rob Oatway lives just south of Sydenham, metres away from neighbours who receive high speed service via a fiber cable to the home through Eastlink. At the home he shares with his wife and two young children, Eastlnk services are not available, so they get service from Xplornet from a tower signal to a receiver on their roof, which he says is slower and less reliable that the Eastlink fiber service. Oatway has approached Eastlink about service, to no avail. “I put some posts out on the What’s Happening Facebook pages for South, Central, and North Frontenac about Internet service, and the responses show there are a lot of people who have very unreliable service, much worse than ours,” he said. He has started an online petition, through Change.org. which is aimed at convincing companies to expand their services to deal with the hit or miss reality that he has learned is common throughout Frontenac County. The Change-org petition says: “We, the persons signing this petition are requesting that large companies like Bell Canada and EastLink (and/ or others) review their high speed/fibre-optic Internet coverage areas and expand their currently available internet services to cover more residents within the rural areas of [Frontenac County]” Otway has also sent a letter to members of Council throughout Frontenac County asking for municipal support for local residents. Councillors Sutherland and Morey from South Frontenac have contacted him, as has Councillor Cameron from Central Frontenac. To access the petition, go to change.org/fast-and-reliable-rural-internet-for-frontenac-county ■
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phones, Knott said that he could not speak for previous times, but in his tenure, “I am extremely aggressive about getting their equipment back when anyone leaves the department.” Deputy Mayor Ray Leonard said that when he joined as a volunteer firefighter he paid for his own radio, as there was no budget money for it, and “I plan to take it with me.” Knott laughed and agreed that was a good idea. Asked about $30,000 budgeted for boat launches, Mark Segsworth said that amount was “a placeholder”: His department has had to remove the steel grates, because ‘“people are losing their trailer axels on them,”. Segsworth said the township’s plan is to replace them with flexible concrete. Another challenge as boat launch use increases is providing adequate safe parking space for trucks and trailers at the boat launch sites. Council supported a plan to rehabilitee the Petworth mill site, a Township property, to stabilize the remaining stonework, clear away brush, and make the site safe and accessible for public use as a picnic site. The SF Museum Society has expressed interest in working with township staff to carry out this project. Councillor Morey said he was shocked to learn that the Fourteen-Island Lake dam had somehow become the responsibility of private property owners: Segsworth said he plans to do a site visit in the spring and will discuss the dam with Quinte Conservation Authority. Councillors Morey, Sutherland and Barr all spoke of the need for a viable plan for Fermoy Hall: There is almost $60,000 still set aside for the hall, but a concrete plan for its future use needs to be developed, before adding more money. They agreed that the lack of broadband service is a sepa-
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