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Community Foundation Grant Helps North Frontenac Little Theatre Adapt

by Jeff Green ometimes the worst timing can be the best timing.

North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) has been going through a very public split with its long-standing partner, the Limestone District School Board.

The Little Theatre was founded by teachers from local schools. Most of the names on playbills from NFLT productions in the 1980's and 1990's, and into the new millennium, are filled with names of teachers and administrators with the Limestone Board and its predecessor, the Frontenac Board of Education. Actors, directors, and executive members alike, worked at the school board. The home of the NFLT was Sharbot Lake High School, and when it came time to build a new school, the relationship between the new school and the NFLT was front and centre when Board officials came to public meetings with parents and Central Frontenac Township.

That relationship has soured since Granite Ridge Education Centre opened its doors in 2014, mainly because of board policy towards community use and user fees that were charged to NFLT. The split became final when NFLT removed its lights from Granite Ridge just under a year ago. NFLT made a deal with Central Frontenac to use the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake for its future productions. They were hoping to start putting up plays in 2020.

Of course, a few weeks after the lights were removed, on February 19, 2020, plans for live productions went on hold when COVID-19 restrictions were imposed.

The hall has remained closed ever since.

But the closure has given the township of Central Frontenac and the Little Theatre a chance to work improving the hall, for the theatre productions and other uses. The ceiling has been removed, and insulation and a new, higher ceiling are being installed. At the same time, the NFLT lights are going in.

But putting in the lights is not cheap, because it requires a new electrical panel, and dozens of outlets

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North Frontenac Litttle Theatre's Jeff Simon presents a cheque to Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith.

and a lot of wiring need to be put in as well.

“This caused a problem for us because we have no productions running, and therefore no revenue, and we do not have the reserves to cover those costs,” said NFLT President Jeff Siamon.

So the NFLT applied for funding from a source they have gone to in the past, the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area.

With Central Frontenac Township providing support, as a partner in the application, a $14,500 grant was awarded to help NFLT settle into the OSO Hall.

Last Thursday (January 28), a cheque was presented to Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, to cover electrical and other costs associated with the NFLT use of the Hall.

“Of course, we don't know when productions will start up, likely not in 2021, but we are working with the town-

ship to make sure we have a good, intimate space for 50-100 spectators,” said Siamon.

The hall has a very small stage, so the possibility of purchasing risers to extend the stage, a sound system, and perhaps even small, fold up bleachers, are all being considered for the future.

“For now, we are happy to get the lights in, and the fact that the township was already working on the ceiling made it an ideal time for that. I don't know how we would have done with the Community Foundation funding, however,” said Siamon.

“We are looking forward to a long, steady relationship with NFLT,” said Mayor Frances Smith, “and for them to bring the lights and the funding to install them, with them, for the use of the township and everyone who uses the hall, is a benefit for Central Frontenac.”■

'The Past Matters', & There Is Such A Thing As 'Too Late' – Dr. John Smol On Climate Change

by Jeff Green he 350 Kingston, ‘Turning the Tide on Climate’ Speaker Series, presented a Zoom talk by Queen's Professor, Dr. John Smol, on Monday Night (February 1).

Dr. Smol is a paleo-limnologist. He studies the sediment at the bottom of lakes, to learn about the past. He is the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change at Queen’s University. He founded and co-directs the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Lab (PEARL), where students and other scientists study long-term global impacts of climatic change, acidification, eutrophication, contaminant transport, and other environmental stressors.

“As for climate, no one can deny something strange is happening, but some people say it always changes. And we don't have very much direct evidence of the past to settle that question,” he said. The best direct record we have is of temperature, because of Dr.'s Farenheit and Celsius, but that record only goes back to 1700,” he told those who were gathered virtually in front of their devices, across the region.

He said that while radiocarbon dating can provide information going back thousands of years, it does not work

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He briefly explained how the sediment record provides information about the more recent past.

“The overall idea is very straightforward. Lakes simply fill with mud. All day long, from outside the lake, and from within the lake. It is like a history book, slowly layered down at the bottom of the lake. Most lakes have 4 metres of sediment, collecting their history going back 12,000 years to when they were created by the last Ice Age. The Last few hundred years is collected in the top 50 centimetres. We section the sediment, removing a 1/4 centimetre at a time, and analyze the contents. In that mud, is a library of information, contaminants like mercury, lead, and cadmium; insecticides, and pollen grains. Everything living in a lake is leaving some sort of fossil, and we can reconstruct what was there. We do that all the time.”

The information that has been gathered from the sediment record in lakes in the Far North, on the Canadian Shield and elsewhere, demonstrates that climate change is an issue that overwhelms all other environmental problems”.

Dr. Smol has been conducting studies in the Far North

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COVID: The Province, the region and a double standard

By Jeff Green he data, not only for the Kingston, Frontenacs, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) region, but also for our neighbours to the west (Hastings, Prince Edward), the east (Lanark, Leeds and Thousand Islands), and the north (Renfrew), is showing that since the restrictions came into place almost 6 weeks ago, on December 26, community transmission of COVID-19 has been weeded out of our region.

The numbers for all of these districts would put us in the Green go zone for restaurant and store openings, socially distanced gatherings and the like, if the Province decides to extend their regional approach to school openings, and to economic and social life in general.

And I have little doubt that if Toronto had our numbers and we had Toronto's numbers, we would be locked down and they would either have opened up already, or be set to open up in a matter of days.

However, unless things change in the coming days,

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and it might happen, the messaging from KFLA Public Health has been more cautious than it was back in June, the last time when it seemed we were a safer place, than other parts of Ontario, in terms of infection rates and community transmission.

At that time, the push was on for a regional solution, letting us open up before the hot spots had cooled down.

This time, the latest thing we heard from Dr. Moore (the medical officer of Health for KFL&A), was concern about a case of the UK variant of COVID-19 that was found 5 weeks ago, in our region, and has now been resolved.

There may be calls for an early opening coming in backroom conversations between officials, but the public face, at least, is to keep the lid on for at least another month.

There is logic behind this caution.

Our infection levels in November and December, and the number of outbreaks, were creeping up.

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Although the December 26 and January 12 provincial orders were not targeted at our regio, those orders and our general compliance with them, seem to have resulted in how safe our communities are today.

If we open up while other regions stay closed, even with travel advisories, there is every chance we will see more people coming to enjoy our freedoms from those hot spots, bringing greater risk. And, people from this region may very well travel to hot spots, bringing back the virus, when they return.

Although numbers are decreasing all over North America, the concern of the potential impact of variant strains lingers. And if the beginning of the vaccination roll out is any indication, the at risk population in our communities will be offered vaccination later, than those in urban areas.

All of this suggests that a go-slow approach, to give these positive trends every chance of continuing, might be the best option for our rural communities.

The most important issue, as we look at 2021 in Frontenac County, is for all of our businesses to have the best chance of ramping up in the spring and summer to almost normal levels.

It is difficult to make this argument however, in the face of the failure of upper levels of government to restrict foreign travel, from the outset of the pandemic.

613-336-0441 12278 Hwy 41 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 Many of us feel we have been duped because it is only now that foreign travel is being restricted. We thought it had been restricted all along, but it hasn't. It is hard not to feel that there is one set of recommendations for people, who are too busy getting by, to think about travel to vacation destinations, and another set for those who are in a position to take foreign vacations.

It is a positive step to see new restrictions, but I do not understand why there is no outright ban on travel, to holiday destinations in the United States, until the pandemic is under control. We were told the border to the United States was shut to all but essential travel, but that was a lie.

Just as local health officials have been telling us not to visit relatives in Montreal and Toronto for fear of bringing the virus back to our communities, the federal government has been allowing people to go on vacation in the South, bringing risk to all of us. It is a double standard, one that favours the desire and economic power of wealthier Canadians over the safety and economic well-being of poorer Canadians.

If there is a stay-at-home order in Ontario, it should apply equally to all of us.. ■

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he Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association (SLPOA) made a cash donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank recently, and the Treasure Trunk has donated a large quantity of toilet paper.

"We have been very fortunate to receive so much support from organizatoins and individuals over the past few months," said Food Bank co-ordinator Janice Anderson.

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he Frontenac County Economic Development Department is conducting its annual business survey until February 8 on Survey Monkey.

The survey, which is aimed at business owners large and small, takes up to 30 minutes to complete.

“The insights provided through the survey will inform the programs we deliver to Frontenac businesses in 2021 and beyond," said Alison Vandervelde, Community Development Officer with Frontenac County.

To access the survey, go to infronenac.ca/survey before February 8th. ■

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Dr. John Smol from p1 ever since he was a PHD student. He has studied a series of lakes and ponds over that time. As ice cover has decreased over that time, the lakes and ponds have begun to disappear.

“Some have shrunk, some that were year round ponds, have become seasonal ponds, and some are gone altogether,” he said.

His studies, and others, came to the conclusion that the arctic climate was stable for thousands of years, and has changed “tremendously” since the late 1800's, a pace that has picked up speed in the last few decades and has accelerated at a tremendous pace, over the last ten years, now that so much ice has melted.

As an example of how the heating accelerates when ice melts, he said it is like a white car and dark car, in a parking lot, on a hot day.

“The dark car will be hotter because it

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I am opposed to the proposal for an addition to the municipal offices in Sharbot Lake, and request that this idea be cancelled permanently. It is morally irresponsible to add on to this building given its location so near the lake, given that the septic systems in Sharbot Lake and the wells in the village are close to being at capacity.An addition will increase the septic load and be a poor example to the area. It is a matter of time until municipal water and septic systems will need to be introduced in the village of Sharbot Lake due to this situation.Therefore the township should act morally responsible and cancel all building plans at their downtown lakeshore location thus- not adding any more stress on the existing water and septic systems. Furthermore off site working from home has become so popular that less and less office space is required by any organization including the township.

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absorbs heat. The white car will be cooler because some of the heat bounces off of it.” When snow cover melts and becomes bare ground, it is like a white car being painted black.

He said that he has seen these changes happen during his lifetime as he has done his studies in the far north, “I have seen this happen in my lifetime, The salt levels in those lakes increase every year, and the habitat changes. Wetlands are gone. The North is at the front end of climate change and the changes have been tremendous. But, what happens in the North doesn't stay in the North.”

One of the impacts of climate change, that PEARL is studying in the lakes the Canadian Shield Lakes, where sediment research has been ongoing, (including Lake Opinicon where the Queen's University Biological Station is located), are the proliferation of Blue Green Algae blooms.

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precarious time in history. Once again- it is morally irresponsible. As well, there are many halls, and existing buildings in the "outlying" areas that can be used for meetings and these buildings are currently very much under-used- why not use them?

Please send your concerns to the township: Cindy Deachman cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com - Jean Brown

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Dear Ross, The tax reduction proposal is insulting at several levels.

The very thought of the disproportionate allocation favouring the ‘wealthy’ is selfserving for Council at a financial and political level and might even pitch neighbours against each other.

It is also an insult at both levels as it assumes that an idiotically small reduction will improve a life under stress and that folks can’t count or will be cheered by ‘pennies from heaven’.

Pick a financial cohort and make a REAL reduction to its collective tax bill if you are sincere.

Fix the roads and at least driving to work or to find work will be easier and safer, not to mention the message sent to those planning to move here and pay more taxes for all to enjoy.

Stop treating the reserve fund as inviolate.

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“Algae Blooms, of which the Blue-Green variety are the most dramatic, have always been associated with high levels of phosphorus. But, we have seen in recent years that lakes where the phosphorus levels have been brought under control, are starting to develop algae blooms again, as ice cover diminishes in winter and water temperatures rise. Lake of the Woods is an example. They did a good job decreasing phosphorus, and it worked for a while, but they are seeing algae blooms again.

Lakes with very low levels of phosphorus are able to avoid blooms, but even moderate levels are now dealing with these blooms.

“The Rideau Lakes, in particular, have been hit by algae blooms.”

On a political note, Dr. Smol pointed to the work of James Powell from MIT, who is a researcher with close ties to the Republican Party in the United States.

He looked at all of the peer-reviewed scientific studies that support the thesis that human behaviour is causing climate change and those that don't support that thesis. The ratio is over 99% to under 1% (1767 studies to 1 study).

“Yet, in a poll, 30% of Canadians said they did not believe climate change is caused by human behaviour. How do we address that,” he said.

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plied to the situation humanity is now facing, as regards climate change, “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”

After the talk, Dr. Smol took questions from the Zoom chat.

He was asked about how individuals can take action, he said that lifestyle is a factor, including how people spend money. He also said that making votes count is a key element.

“If we tell politicians that climate policy is what drives our vote, they will have to respond.”

Just like he has found in his studies, where a complicated set of inter-relationships are always at play, the climate change response needs to be comprehensive.

One of the questions he answered was about the impact of electric cars.

“Electric cars are great, and they are coming. Major manufacturers are saying they will produce only electric cars within 10 or 15 years, but where is the electricity coming from? If it is coming from coal fired plants, we won't accomplish anything, but if it is coming from renewable energy we will.” ■

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We opened our office in Verona, next to the Service Ontario office on Main Street, in the fall, but because of COVID-19 we haven’t been able to have an opening

or welcome people to come and talk to us. We have two workers based out of the office and we will travel anywhere in Frontenac County to provide service,” said Beverly Harvey, who oversees the program. “Some day we hope to have an open house to establish the office as a community hub, but that will have to wait until COVID is over.”

Eligibility for funding support for those who are not receiving OW or ODSP payments, is based on income – 1 person $33,000, 2 people, $39,000, 3 people $43,000, and 4 or more people, $58.500 To contact the Frontenac County office in Verona for information about services that are available, call 613-507-6868 ■

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• Our sympathy to the family of Norman White on his passing. Also extending to Dave and Betty McKitrick and Lois Webber.

• Happy belated birthday to Shirley Gibson, who celebrated recently with a big delicious dinner. Have many more exciting years, Shirley.

• Good to hear improved health of Delbert Kellar. Delbert was walking in the Kingston Mall before Christmas when he slipped and fell on some ice, cutting his head badly.

He had several stitches close the wound. He had been having needles in one eye earlier. Now, after the fall, fluid built up in the other eye and it needed needles. Glad you are on the upward swing, Delbert.

• Last Sunday, I was on the phone talking to a friend when I saw a bird come around the corner of the house.

I’m sure it was a robin with an orange breast and it was the same size as a robin. I called George and he thought the same thing. It hopped like a robin back around the corner of the house out of sight. No, I was not drinking. I sure hope he found shelter from the snow storm and the cold. This just seems so early for a miracle. He must have lost his map and got into the wacky tobacco.

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• We would like to wish a belated happy birthday to Pamela Morey, Donna Walker, Marni Pedersen, Kathy Ward, and Suzanne Elliott. “Happy Birthday” to Chloe Goodberry and Jessica Marshall.Quote of the week - “In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” - Dave Hollis.

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• Our Henderson Harriet ground hog, due to a cloudy Tuesday, did not see her shadow (thankfully) so an early spring is promised. It will be great to say goodbye both to winter and to Covid, but we must remain vigilant and keep up the Covid protocols, folks. We are in this for the long haul so congratulations to all who are really taking it so seriously. Great work, everyone.

• Our Henderson Harriet ground hog predicted an early spring and Henderson Jean- that’s me - is predicting sewage issues in Sharbot Lake with the proposed township addition to the municipal building, and respectfully suggest a moratorium on that unnecessary project that will overwhelm already compromised village sewage systems. I predict that the combination of the proposed Sharbot Lake municipal building addition and the “coming soon” apartment complex on the location of the former Sharbot Lake public school will overwhelm the village “ septic systems” causing either a need for village outhouses or a municipal septic and water system to be installed. Thankfully, I’m not an expert in this matter, so just offering my humble opinion and concern. Outhouses do, however, work very well.

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• Fire Victims of McMullen Manor update: Loving Hands Kingston lists the following items as needed: Beverages, hot & cold, snack items & non-perishable foods, pet food, toiletries, Face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and gift cards to Walmart, No Frills, Food Basics and Giant Tiger.

• Storrington Pastoral Charge has a group of volunteers and community partners offering support during this pandemic. Volunteers are ready to pick up supplies such as groceries, prescriptions or household essentials for those who are vulnerable and wish to reduce their possible exposure. Call 613-353-2453.

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February 4, 2021 56 years since Canada’s flag was first raised on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965. The decision to accept the single red maple leaf was not easily achieved. In his presentation, Glenn Wright will examine the history, the personalities, the controversy, and finally, the compromise, that gave us our national flag. Middle-aged Canadians, young Canadians, and new Canadians know no other flag; it is important to have this flag and to appreciate its origins and impact on Canadians since its adoption in 1964-1965. Following Glenn’s graduation from the University of Toronto he worked as a researcher for Pierre Berton before joining the Public Archives of Canada in 1975. During his public service career that spanned more than 30 years, Glenn worked as an archivist, historical research officer and, for many years, assistant historian with the RCMP. He is now a frequent speaker at family history and genealogical events. Register to join this webinar by emailing communications@lanarkgenealogy.com and ask them for the link. They will email you the link and all you have to do is click on it to join the webinar. It is on Zoom, so if you have never used zoom before, when you click on the link it should set itself up for you on your computer. You can try the link out in the days before and that will get your computer set up ahead of time. Click on the link again about 10 minutes before the meeting starts and someone will ‘let you in’ to the meeting.

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Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary Girls Day Out: We girls had nothing to do on a rainy afternoon, so we said, “Why don’t we go down and check out the bars to see where we girl Pearl’s Doe (not stag) Night Out”. I invited all the Wine Sisters, Irish Bailey, Olive and Harriett to come along so I would have their input. We were just going to go from bar to bar to see which one we liked the best. Just a day of fun! The first bar we hit was All We Can See Bar. We were having a couple of drinks and didn’t realize it was a seafood bar – not much going on there, so we scratched it off our list. The second bar we hit was the Sip and Strip Bar. We ordered drinks and watched the show. We wanted male strippers but not raunchy ones. We told Johnnie and the boys that we weren’t having strippers but girls will be girls! It wasn’t too bad so we kept it on our list. We then went to our third bar – The Stare and Bare Bar. We sat down and ordered our drinks. The entertainment didn’t start for another half hour. Olive and Bailey had disappeared. We thought they had gone to the washrooms or were talking to someone they knew. Then the show started. When they opened the curtains there was Olive and Bailey up on the stage doing a belly dance. Bailey and Olive had been taking belly dancing lessons and never told us. Olive had her cane and was throwing it up in the air and when it came down she caught it in one hand and then the other hand, twirled it around and around, threw it up again and caught it around her neck, rolled it from side to side down her neck. I couldn’t believe my eyes and neither could the other girls. Her and Bailey were bumping and grinding and were doing the exact same dance. They were doing moves I have never seen before.

I had never seen Olive like this. She could bump and grind and rotate with the best of them. They loved being on stage.

She had about 20 necklaces and was throwing them all out to the audience. She was throwing kisses to all the men.

Who is this woman? I don’t even know her! Quiet, quiet Olive – what was in her cereal this morning? Men were putting bills in the garter she had around her leg. We told her to get off stage but they were having too much fun -her and Bailey.

They finally got them off the stage and at the table with us.

Then Olive started taking phone numbers from strange men.

I said “Olive, what is the matter with you?” She said “The years are going past too fast, faster than I want them to. This is something I have wanted to do all my life (chuckle, chuckle). No one ever knew this side of me.” Then she started to give a lap dance to a man at the table beside us. She was on a roll. We couldn’t stop her. We decided to eat at the bar and then get Olive and Bailey out of there. She was having too much fun. We ordered and then we saw Kathi, Cheryl, Barb and Brenda (Olive’s daughters) walking in the

door. They came to our table and they did not look happy.

Someone had phoned and told them what was going on at the Bare and Stare Bar. They brought along a long coat to cover up Olive’s skimpy outfit and took her home. They said she is not allowed to be around us girls again. We had nothing to do with it. Olive just stood there with a big smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. As she was being led away by her girls, we heard her say “Another thing stroked off my bucket list”.

• Deepest sympathy to Glen and Katie Nesbit on the loss of a wonderful wife and mother, Leanne.

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• Hello, everyone. Here we are in the month of February already. Time goes fast. Birthday greetings are Avery Uens, Ken McEwen, Barbie Matson, Cindy Cox, Wayne Kehoe, Allison Chacon Vega, Reilly McAllister, Chantel Young, Lucas Thompson, Stephanie Stacey, Sharon Meeks, Sheena Price, Tammy Hamilton, Jackson Mosher, Karen Bertrim, Michael Thompson Kempville, Jacqueline Smith, Sophie Harpell.

• Sympathy to the family of Arthur Barker, husband of Linda.

Arthur is well known for his calling of square dances. He did our dance at our 50th anniversary in Mountain Grove.

• Sympathy is also extended to the family of my aunt, Shirley Noonan of Westport, wife of the late Emmitt Noonan.

She was in Perth hospital. She was my mother’s youngest sister.

• Get well to Dan Meeks, as he took a bad fall, and to anyone else.

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• If you saw fire trucks with sirens blaring and lights flashing at the Ross's on Hwy 509 last Thursday, don't worry. There was no emergency. Instead, it was a fire department drive-by to encourage Michelle to continue healing after some health issues, and to remind her that she is missed.

• Since I've been home more this winter, I've enjoyed watching the birds at the feeder. The chickadees and nuthatches keep up a steady stream of visits. An occasional blue jay stops by to eat and to scatter feed onto the ground. I've seen a hairy and a downy woodpecker at the feeder, too. Then there are two tom turkeys that come by a couple of times a day to clean up under the bird feeder. If there is not enough seed there for their liking, one tom jumps up and bumps its beak on the bottom of the feeder to knock seeds onto the ground. Needless to say, I won't have much clean up to do under the feeder in the spring.

• It is February now and the sun is rising earlier and setting later. We watch the path of the sun in our front woods as it rises more to the east each day now. In the dead of winter, the sun sets to the left of our garage but it is now setting at the peak of the roof. We know that spring is near when the sun sets totally to the right of the garage. Can spring be far off?

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• The last week of cold weather has sure made ice but please be careful on the ice. The weather this year has been up and down, making the thickness dangerous in spots.

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• 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.

• The last Sunday in the month is BIRTHDAY SUNDAY at Perth Road United. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all who celebrated a birthday in January.

So why do we celebrate birthdays?

The idea of celebrating the date of your birth is really a pagan tradition. In fact, many Christians didn’t celebrate birthdays historically, because of that link to paganism. Pagans thought that evil spirits lurked on days of major changes, like

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• If anyone travelling on the Wagarville Road lost a trailer licence plate, I placed it on the Block Parent sign by Lot #1262 by the Library.

• Sincere condolences to the Whan family on the loss of Marjorie Tully. Also, our thoughts and prayers are with the family on the loss of the late Art Barker of Mountain Grove.

• It was so nice to reminisce about the amazing job Edward Goodfellow and Andrew Fazackerly did for the Cancer Society when they golfed for 24 hours at the Rivendale Golf Course. It was reviewed on CKWS Global news on Friday.

Hope you got to see it.

• One of our avid readers contacted us about concerns around the expansion of the Township office. It acts as a reminder to us all that as responsible citizens we should stay informed and express our concerns to our representatives on council.

• Reminder to snowmobilers – please, while driving on the trails, pay attention to the STOP signs - they are there for a reason: your safety as well others!

• Remember, Duke Ellington once said "gray skies are just clouds passing over."

• Our February birthdays are: Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, Savannah Mclellan, Will Cooke, Richard Webster, Tammy Hartwick, Sylvia Cota, Angie Teal, Helene Riddell, Kenna Brown, Nathan Lowery, Sheena Price, Shawn Kehoe, Tammy Parks, Betty Babcock, Tyler MacPherson, Kaden Dupuis, Debbie Pond, Keegan Bertrim, Harmonie Ruttan, Vi Hole, Geraldine Badour, Janice Conway, Crystal Ferdinand, Danny Meeks, Hunter Cooke, Skylar Lee, Judy Huffman, Ed Goodfellow, Troy Woodcock, Kelly Kehoe, Bentley Schonauer, Saylor Cota, Liz Steele-Drew, Julie Teal, and Cheryl Gordon.

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D, often known as the sunshine vitamin, plays an important role in your bone health. It is mostly made by the body through exposure to sunlight. This is unique to vitamin D since most vitamins come from the foods you eat. Having too much or too little vitamin D in your body can affect the amount of calcium in your bones and can take a toll on your overall bone health. Low levels of vitamin D can lead to decreased bone mass (osteoporosis) which can increase your risk of fractures. Too much vitamin D can lead to calcium deposits in the kidneys (kidney stones), or calcium build-up in other soft tissues like the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

More than 90% of a person’s vitamin D requirement tends to come from casual exposure to sunlight. This poses some unique challenges for those whose environments limit their exposure to the sun. For example, in Canada and other countries in the northern hemisphere during the winter months, people are exposed to less ultraviolet light. Therefore, in Canada our bodies produce little to no vitamin D. Statistics Canada reported that, in the winter months, 40% of Canadians had vitamin D levels that were below the recommended range. In the summer, that number is smaller, but still a whopping 25%. As a northern country, we often lack the exposure to ultraviolet light that is needed for enough vitamin D to be made in the body year-round.

You can get vitamin D naturally from a few foods, including egg yolks or fatty fish such as salmon or mackerel. In Canada, some foods are fortified with vitamin D by law to prevent the risk of vitamin D deficiency in the general population, including milk, soy milk, rice beverages, and margarine.

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the day you turn a year older.

The ancient Greeks believed that each person had a spirit that attended his or her birth, and kept watch. That spirit “had a mystic relation with the God on whose birthday the individual was born,” says the book The Lore of Birthdays.

Why do we have candles to blow out on our birthday?

The candles were a response to the evil spirits. They showed up to communicate with the gods. A light in the darkness.

The Germans are credited with starting the kids birthday tradition in the 1700s. They put candles on tortes for “kinderfeste,” one for each year of life, along with some extras to signify upcoming years.

So what about singing “Happy Birthday To You”?

It’s the most recognizable song in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, and it started as a song for school kids.

In 1893, two Kentucky schoolteachers, Patty and Mildred Hill, wrote “Good Morning To All.” The tune was published in a book for schoolteachers. It’s unclear who changed the words to “Happy Birthday To You,” but in 1933, that song was in an Irving Berlin musical. One of the Hill’s sisters sued, arguing that they held the copyright to the song. They won the case, and the courts have ruled that copyright still holds today.

In fact, some believe the song is under copyright until 2030. The owner of the copyright splits proceeds with the Hill’s estate, reportedly $2 million a year.

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• February has finally arrived! Cold and bright and sunny so far! Good news for all the Community members that enjoy ice fishing! I bet this cold weather is making our lakes a little safer to travel on now!

• Have you enjoyed one of North of 7 Restaurants Saturday Dinner Specials yet? Every Saturday they offer up something yummy for us to enjoy! Last Saturday’s meal was 2 pieces of fish with chips and coleslaw. If you call 613 479-2603, you can find out what this Saturday’s Special is to enjoy!

• As of January 27, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has temporarily added public health region boundaries (blue lines) to their Interactive Trail Guide. Boundary lines assist Snowmobilers to ride locally within their Public Health Region.

• Get Well Wishes for a speedy recovery from our Community to Mary Watson! Mary underwent hip surgery this past Monday at the Smiths Falls Hospital. We hope you are healed quickly and enjoying spring with no more hip pain!

Sydenham Karen Brawley

• It’s nice to see a decent layer of snow for the sleds - motorized and other, so people can still get out and do things.

Rosy cheeked kids young and old.

• Hope all those who are still staying home and have compromised immune systems are doing well. This is certainly a challenging time, but remember: you are not alone.

• Looking to beat your winter blahs? Consider a good gesture. Donate to a local charity if you are able; it’s always a good feeling. Even if it’s a couple of shelf staple items for the local food bank. Everything helps.

• Valentine’s Day is coming up. It’s going to be a different one. Most are used to booking dinner at their favourite restaurant and dining in. Well, dining at home with your favourite meal is the option this year. Be creative and show your local love to the many choices we have for dining in our area.

• Thank you to each and every one of you for doing your part. The lockdown is challenging but our numbers are low, so it’s a reason to be proud of ourselves. Keep up the great work. We will get though this.

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

• Parents, if you are having difficulty with keeping the kids occupied during these frigid temps, please get in touch with Rural Frontenac Community Services. They have programs for toddlers, children and youth which includes crafting, games and discussions. Everything is done via Zoom, and everyone is welcome. Get in touch with RFCS at 613-279-3151 and see what program fits with your schedule.

• Coffee and conversation continues, via Zoom and Sunday services are available to all, via U Tube. Please get in touch with Rev. Cheryl at arden@pastoralcharge.ca if you which to join in.

• The Sharbot Lake Family Health team is offering a “Mindful Movement” program for health and wellbeing.

The program starts February 3 and finishes March 24, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm via Zoom. To register or for more information call 613-279-2100 or e mail programs.slfht@ gmail.com.

• I’m am sure you’ll remember that a few years back Council discussed and improved the Property Standards Bi-Law which applied to all Central Frontenac residents.

Now the discussions are around scrapping the Amnesty load available to property owners. It would seem that the free load each year helps residents maintain the higher standard required by the Township and council. Hopefully with more thought and discussion plus feedback from property owners the program will stay in place.

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• Goodbye, January! Hello, February. We’re just flying through this winter.

• Luckily, we haven’t been slammed with horrible winter weather yet, either. I’m sure the snowbirds who have had to stay home this winter are appreciative of that.

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• The Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association’s (DCLA’s) would like to thank the South Frontenac Community for the support for their mini on-line silent auction! The generous donations and enthusiastic bidders helped us to surpass our goal. All of the $610 raised will go to the Lake Health Action Fund! The DCLA has been fundraising to

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February 4, 2021 support a Nutrient Budget Study (phase 1) to identify the causes of the overgrowth of aquatic plants and blue-green algae blooms. This study will provide the research needed to develop a plan (phase 2) to reduce them. Be on the lookout for our big summer auction, in support of phase 3 of this project; implementation.

• A quick hello to the person that called the house to wish Nicholle a very happy birthday a couple weeks ago! Mom missed the name of the caller, but we were all so happy to hear from a friendly neighbour, and Nicholle sends a big thank you!

• A warm welcome to Battersea to MJ and Tom, our newest neighbours north of the village.

• Hello Jeremy, Heather, Hazel and Case! I was happy to hear you found the Battersea column, it was nice to hear from you!

• If you have driven through Battersea during the evening, you will have seen that Walt and Heather Freeman have kept their house and big tree lit up. In email exchanges with the Pumpkin Festival Committee (new members always wanted and welcome, by the way), Heather told me it was to shine out in the gloomy world. Beautiful! I wonder how Walt got the lights all the way up the tree. Maybe we’ll find out and I can include it in the next Battersea update.

• Please connect with me if you would like something in our Battersea/ Storrington column. As there is ‘virtually’ (pun intended) nothing going on outside of the internet world right now, all things welcome (space permitted, of course). Favourite recipes, birthdays or anniversaries, shout out to your neighbour, a report of how you did ice fishing, anything at all! Send ‘em my way.

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• Hunters Creek Golf is OPEN FOR TAKEOUT every Thursday to Tuesday from 11:00am to 7:00pm. There are multiple soups available on the weekends for sledders.

They are serving a regular menu, along with daily specials as well. Please see Facebook for Daily Specials. Phone in your orders with curb-side pickup; 613-336-2587 1198 Hwy 506 Cloyne, Ont. On 1010 trail.

• Hunters Creek Golf is offering an amazing menu on SUPERBOWL Sunday; February, 7, 2021! They are offering pizza, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, stuffed jalapenos for takeout for the game. Pizza, chicken wings and stuffed jalapenos can be made gluten free! Give them a call at 613- 336-2587 by 2:00pm on Sunday if you plan on preordering.

• Parkys in Northbrook are on their winter hours now. They are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Stop in and see some of their new inventory. They send out a big Thank you to the community for making the last three months a successful three months. “Thank you Northbrook and surrounding areas... “ From Parky and Bonnie.

• Beautiful new relationship has been created between Finnegan’s General Store and White Pine Bison. This small local business is Canadian and veteran owned! Finnegan’s will be carrying their products starting with mild and sweet/ spicy gluten free 100% grass fed bison sticks with more fantastic products coming soon to the store in May. • Finnegan’s General Store is excited to share an amazing Canadian artist who owns her own business making framed wooden Canadian Lakes. After hearing from many customers last year that they would like a map of their lake, Finnegan’s went a step further and found something even better! This Canadian artist is going to start producing the local lakes beginning with Mazinaw Lake, Skootamatta and Missasagon. Her work is gorgeous and Finnegan’s is supporting another business which is always in the forefront.

• Another local business is setting down roots in Cloyne!

Keep an eye out for a carpentry shop soon to open next door to Finnegan’s General Store! How exciting is this!

• For all you Keto lovers out there; Mellissa at Addison’s is now making the most wonderful tasting Keto soups, quiches, breads, and dinners. Check out Keto Kitchen on Facebook!

• At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was declared. Our national flag is a symbol that unites all Canadians and reflects the common values we hold so dear — equality, diversity and inclusion.

On February 15, 2021, let’s celebrate the #CanadianFlag!

• Ontario has a new 24 hour Animal Cruelty Hotline: 1-833ANIMAL

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• February is here!!! And with a new month comes a new batch of books at the library; A Fatal Lie by Charles Todd, Blink of an Eye by Iris Johansen, Calder Brand by Janet Dailey, Faithless in Death by J D Robb, From The Shadows by B J Daniels, If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin, Missing and Endangered by J A Jance, Say No More by Karen rose, Relentless by Mark Gearney. Winter hours for pick up at the library are Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 3-6pm, Thursday 12-3pm, Saturday 9am-12pm. You can message the library at denbighl@hotmail. com, or call 613 333 1426 to request and reserve books.

The online catalogue is available on the webpage at addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca.

• The next day for the Denbigh Food Bank is Tuesday, February 9th, with pick up at 11am at the Denbigh Community Centre. Please contact Gail 613 333 2224 for information.

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Awaiting the Time I'm sorry Mom, I can't visit and stay But this COVID viris has come And for your and my safety I must keep farther away.

I'll peek through your window Chat and wave from afar Leave food outside your door Then it's back to my car.

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Till then take care of yourself Keep us all in your daily prayer Cause I'm awaiting the time When I can spend more time with you there.

I'll call you on the phone Send my love through the lines But there's stricter laws now And I cannot afford the steep fines.

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I'll paint your toe nails in bright colours Curl and brush your long hair Then we'll go out to dinner In the greatest of flair.

I am so awaiting the time When this dreaded Virus has gone And I can sit and have tea Then stay all day long

I'll kiss, cuddle and squeeze you And hold you so tight Listen to your long ago stories Well into the night.

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Lunch meal deals, dinner meal deals, wide variety of frozen dinner entrees, 2 for 1 soups on Wednesdays, and catering available when we can gather again!

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Card of Thanks

In Memoriam

Thank You ~ Cuddy

Smith, Ray

The family of the late Ibra Cuddy would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the phone calls, beautiful cards, notes and donations following the passing of Ibra. We would like to give a special thanks to Pastor Jack Plaizier for the beautiful service and for his support to the family. Thank you to Mathew and Derek at the Milestone Funeral Center for all your support and care during this time.

The Cuddy Family.

In memory of a friend, who left us February 2, 2013.

Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure; Thinking of you always, forgetting you never.

Ivan and family

Birthday Heath Jeffrey Brock Eeuwes celebrated his 7th birthday on Jan. 23rd. Son of proud parents Ted & Lori Eeuwes; grandson of Hans & Holly Eeuwes and George Giles & the late Lynda Giles & Marlene Gedge. Little brother to Dexter & Gwendolyn. We can't believe you're already 7!

Happy 104th Birthday Mom

Bertha Fillion-Baker

Happy 104th to our amazing and loving best friend, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.

Lots of LOVE from Yvette (Dick), Carol (Garry), Heather ( Rob) and their families.

In Memoriam Smith, Ray In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away February 2, 2013 There comes a moment when the ways of life divide.

You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears.

But you left us beautiful memories, We will treasure through the years.

Always remembered by Jean, Ralph, Rick, Donnie, Phillip and families.

Ruttan-McGinnisSullivan-Smith-Moore In loving memory of our dear family Daughter Marg - April 10, 2016 Brother Ray - February 2, 2012 Dad Clifford - February 16, 2004 Mom Florence - July 13, 2002 Mom Flossie - September 23, 2003 Grandparents McGinnis Grandparents Sullivan Forever loved and missed, Ron & Bev & family

FUNERAL SERVICES

Wilbert Rose Sep. 18, 1924 – Feb. 4, 2020 Dad, it has been a year since you joined Mom (2016) in Heaven. With your passing, we have greatly missed your wisdom and friendship.

Love always, your family.

OBITUARY Noonan: Shirley Dorna Shirley passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Saturday January 30th, 2021 in her 86th year. Shirley Noonan formerly of RR2 Godfrey. Shirley was the loving wife of the late Emmett Noonan. She was the loving mother of Stephen (Polly) McCullough, Michael (Jo-Anne) and John (Brenda) Noonan and preceded by her son Randy (Margaret) McCullough. She was the cherished grandmother of Amy (Cory) Thompson, Jason (Lorrie-Anne), Jamie (Kim), Kaitlyn McCullough, Morgan, Andrew and Grace Noonan. Dearly missed by her eight great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Ruth McCumber, sisters Joyce (Fred) Smith, June (Glen) Fox and Paul (Betty) McCumber. Shirley is survived by her sister Frances (late Merle) Prosser. Shirley will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, members of the Noonan family, neighbours and friends and by the Sacred Heart Church, Bedford where she was organist and C.W.L. member for years. The family would like to thank the compassionate care provided by the staff of Lanark Lodge. Due to COVID restrictions cremation has taken place and Funeral Mass is private for the family. In remembrance of Shirley, contributions can be made to Lanark Lodge, Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Lyons Funeral Home, Westport. Online condolence is available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca.

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Whats Up in the Night Sky - February

by Fred Barrett t’s once again that time of the year when the Zodiacal light makes its appearance.

It’s a beautiful, spectacular sight rising in a pyramid shape from the horizon.

Some of this was written in a 2019 column but it bears review. It’s well worth the extra effort to find a clear horizon to observe it in its entirety. You certainly have plenty of opportunity. Its cone shaped radiance is best observed from mid February through early March after sunset on the western horizon.

Let me describe to you what the Zodiacal light is and then we can understand the ‘why’ of the best time of year to view it.

It is a diffuse cone or triangle of light that rises up from the western horizon after sunset. The Zodiacal cloud is the debris disk of our solar system and its radiance is caused by sunlight scattering and re-

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flecting off the particles in that cloud. The disk of dust ranges through the inner solar system and extends out from the Sun to the orbit of Jupiter. The debris mainly originates from the boiling off of materials from comets and material thrown off by asteroid collisions.

The dust particles have a size range from about a few micrometers to a few centimeters. The debris mainly orbits in the ecliptic plane – the plane in which the planets travel around the solar system.

Thus, the best time to observe its glow is when the axis of the Earth’s rotation is at a maximum to the ecliptic plane. That occurs when our axis is perpendicular to the horizon. This occurs around the time of the spring and autumnal equinoxes.

At the spring equinox (February-March),

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HAVE YOUR SAY! Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is hosting a series of virtual "Lunchtime Talks" to engage and inform the public on the new Mississippi River Watershed Plan. The plan will reflect current watershed conditions and anticipated watershed management needs related to climate change, changes in land use and a changing environment.

The following topics will be featured as follows: Water Management - February 12 @ 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Waterfront Properties - February 19 @ 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Natural Systems - March 5 @ 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Land Development - March 12 @ 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM If you're unable to attend a session, the recordings will be posted online.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, VISIT MVC.ON.CA/WatershedPlan

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NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience.

Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES OF PIN 45045-0060 (LT) in LRO #29, being PT LT 10 CON 7 KALADAR PT 1 TO 429R6218; TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS, and being municipally known as 112922 Highway 7, Kaladar, Ontario.

By Order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, all mortgages on title to the above lands as at January 12th, 2021 have been discharged upon payment into court. All mortgagees must commence a legal proceeding for payment out of court and serve notice of same to the law firm below, not later than April 28th, 2021.

Thereafter, payment out of court shall be made having regard only to the claims then filed.

January 28th, 2021 Horwitz, Finder, Barristers & Solicitors Attn: Alysse Dutra, Law Clerk #101 – 45 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON M4V 1K9 (tel.) 416-961-1177 (fax) 416-961-1251 (email) alysseg15@bellnet.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD, mixed hardwood, cut-split & delivered. Call for pricing 613-279-2048 or 613530-0484 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com SPARLING FARM Garlic $8 pound 613-3722960. Ask for Judy

JUNK REMOVAL

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SERVICES Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 HANDYMAN SERVICE – repairs, drywall, painting, roofing etc. Serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea.

613-279-3150.

Happy New Year to Everyone Smitty’s Appliances wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2021.

We want to thank all the people who have supported us in the past 47 years in our business of buying and selling appliances. And, yes, we plan to keep doing what we are doing now for another 20 years. Smitty says that the business and staff are growing. At this time, Smitty wants to thank his staff for all their hard work.

Smittly says that after 47 years, repeat customers are returning and that is the sign of happy customers.

We want to thank friends, neighbors and relatives who have passed the good word on to other people. We never advertise red tag sales, midnight sales, anniversary sales, Boxing Day sales or January sales. We just have everyday low prices of high quality appliances. With Smitty’s being the exclusive dealer we can give better pricing and warranties. Remember, the Frigidaire product we sell has a very long established name behind it.

Every Woman Loves her Fridge, Stove, Washer and Dryer.

We don’t have fancy showrooms, music piped in or plush carpet to walk on. We run a warehouse operation that allows us to sell with the low prices that we offer. Smitty pledges to always have the lowest prices.

We are community oriented and we have donated fridges to churches, food banks, weddings, plowing matches, etc. Smttty says it is his way of repaying the community for their business with us.

Smitty’s Always Making New Friends.

Smitty does things differently than big stores. Even on Christmas Day he received three calls from people who didn’t buy their stoves from him who couldn’t get their ovens to work, while trying to cook the Christmas turkey. As a goodwill gesture Smitty went to help them, free of charge too. Smitty says it’s the little things the public appreciate. We like to think of ourselves as one big family in the community. We are always here to help any day or hour. Smitty says the customer must be happy after the sale.

Always Shake the Customer’s Hand Smitty says the only people he can’t please are the competition. Smitty guarantees that as long as he is in business he will do his best to give the customer the best service and prices, and we guarantee that Smitty will still be in business to back these words up.

Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. We have our own financing, the same as the big stores, but with no interest charges or gimmicks. There is always same day delivery too. Customers come first at Smitty’s. Looking forward to serving you for another 20 years, Thank you!

The Little Businessman with the Big Heart

Smitty’s New & Used Appliances Ltd. River Road, Corbyville. Phone anytime 1-613-969-0287

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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McMullen Manor Fire

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

So many people came together to gather what was needed to help the residents who lost everything in the fire.

1. Requires Students* The Township is seeking resumes for students to assist with the following: a) Crown Land Stewardship Program. b) Waste/Recycling Department. c) Public Works Department. d) Office – Administration.

Please note Student positions will not be determined until after May 1st *Students must have reached the age of 15 and not yet reached the age of 25 upon commencement of employment and must be able to provide proof of student enrolment in a secondary or post- secondary institution if required 2. Requires Casual Employees The Township may require assistance at any time throughout the year and is seeking resumes for casual employees to assist with the following: a) Public Works Department – (Equipment Operators/Plow Operators/Truck Drivers). b) Alternate Waste/Recycling Site Attendant. c) General Office Assistance – Administration Department.

3. Contracted Work** The Township is seeking hourly, daily and monthly base rates from Contractors to provide services on an as needed basis. (Including, but not limited to, machinery/ equipment rentals; aggregate supply; qualified tradesperson – builders, electricians, plumbers, etc.).

4. Requires Catering** The Township is seeking services and costs from local Catering Businesses for the provisions of food and beverage services required throughout the year for Township purposes on an as needed basis. **Per Section 5.8 of the Township of North Frontenac’s Procurement Policy as amended, encourages Vendors to contact the Township to be given the opportunity to be added to the Vendor of Record list. This list will be referred to for certain purchase dollar thresholds and/or in the case of a non-competitive Procurement if applicable.

Prices quoted shall be for 2021 projects. Contractors/ Caterers shall provide proof of appropriate Insurance and WSIB Certificates, prior to actually commencing work for the Municipality. Lowest Contractor rates/Catering costs not necessarily awarded as based on timing, availability, location, complexity of specific projects, etc.

Information gathered with respect to this advertisement is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for selection purposes.

We thank everyone for their interest.

Only applicants selected for an interview or for projects/to provide services will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

Please apply with a detailed resume clearly marked with the position you are applying for “Confidential – Student POSITION” or “Confidential – Casual - POSITION” - OR – lease provide fixed rates clearly marked “Contracted Work” or “Catering” by Noon local time on Tuesday February 23, 2021 to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO, Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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hat you and the people you are working with have done has made all the difference for me accepting what has happened and moving on to adjusting after the fire.” - McMullen Manor resident Southern Frontenac Community Services would like to thank everyone for your overwhelming support of the emergency response efforts for last month’s McMullen Manor fire in Verona. So many people and organizations banded together to help the displaced residents who lost everything they had in the devastating fire.

We are thankful that everyone got out of the building and that no one was hurt. Our gratitude and appreciation goes out to our Firefighters for their courage and commitment in serving our community.

We worked together with Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation, the Verona Community Association, Verona Free Methodist Church, the Verona Lions Club and the many, many volunteers and donors who gave their time, money and resources to help. This is an amazing community of people who care, and the compassion and kindness you’ve shown is an inspiration to us all.

We are happy to share that the residents have settled into their new places and are doing well. With your help they have furniture, bedding, clothing, dishware, pots and pans, towels, carpets, curtains, lamps, pillows. All of the things that make a home comfortable. Residents would like to convey their thanks for your support. We hope that the efforts of everyone who pitched in helps people recover from this traumatic event. ■

MAINTENANCE PERSON - Full Time -

Applications are invited for the full time position of Maintenance Person at Pine Meadow Nursing Home located in Northbrook, ON. Reporting to the Administrator, the Maintenance Person performs general, routine maintenance and servicing operations throughout the facility, reports unsafe conditions/situations in accordance with applicable codes and regulations and as directed. The Full Time Maintenance Person will work approximately 30 -37.5 hours each week and will share on call.

QUALIFICATIONS 1. 1-2 years experience and/or knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry and heating and ventilation systems.

Technical training in building maintenance is preferred.

2. Ability to read and interpret manuals related to equipment and systems.

3. Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

4. Ability to read and write English and understand moderately complex oral and written instructions.

CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than Feb.5, 2021 to the attention of: Margaret Palimaka, Administrator Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd St., Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 mpalimaka@extendicare.com 613-336-9120 x222 613-336-9144 fax

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South Frontenac Council

By Wilma Kenny An Act of Genuine Caring or An Empty Theatrical Gesture?

On Thursday Jan 14, the Township’s Committee of the Whole held an all-day budget marathon. This budget covers the Township portion of taxes: roads, waste management, recreation, fire and emergency services, etc. The overall annual taxes will also include the Education and the County tax draws as well.

In the third and final part of that COW meeting, Councillor Roberts suggested that perhaps the township should consider lowering this year’s tax rate increase from 2% to 1.5%, in order to “do something overall for all the people to show we care about our constituents’ struggles during Covid.”

Mayor Vandewal, who has throughout his tenure insisted that the budget increase be held at 2%, agreed that this might be a

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Central Frontenac Form 2

EXPROPRIATIONS ACT RSO 1990, Chapter E.26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac (the “Expropriating Authority”) of certain lands located in the Township of Central Frontenac, Frontenac County; FOR THE PURPOSE OF completing road works associated with a culvert replacement; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications have been made for approval to expropriate the following lands located in the Township of Central Frontenac, Frontenac County: (a) Part of Lot 26, Concession 7, Geographic township of Kennebec, Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac, more particularly described as Parts 1 and 2 on the draft Plan attached as Appendix 1 hereto; (b) Part of Lot 26, Concession 7, Geographic township of Kennebec, Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac, more particularly described as Part 3 on the draft Plan attached as Appendix 1 hereto; (c) Part of Lot 26, Concession 7, Geographic township of Kennebec, Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac, more particularly described as Parts 4 and 5 on the draft Plan attached as Appendix 1 hereto;

Appendix 1 ANY OWNER OF LANDS in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the Expropriating Authority shall so notify the Approving Authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice.

The Approving Authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac (the “Approving Authority”) 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Dated at Sharbot Lake, Ontario this 4th day of February, 2021 Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk

Budget naysayers Councillors Ruttan and Sutherland.

good plan. A .5% reduction could be accomplished by withdrawing $91,980 from the Township’s working fund reserves.

There seemed to be general, but not total agreement with this.

Councillor Ruttan reminded Council that $250,000 had already been set aside in the budget, targeted to assist those hurt most by the pandemic. (This fund will be portioned out to be administered by existing agencies within the community, the details to be worked out early in 2021.)

Someone else pointed out that a .5% tax rate reduction was different, because its benefits would go to everyone.

Prior to Council’s passing the 2021 budget on the 26th, Councillor Sutherland brought an amendment motion, seconded

by Ruttan, to return to the 2% tax rate increase, and instead allocate $91,980 from reserves to an enhanced drainage program for the Township’s gravel roads.

“It would be of tangible and substantial benefit to everyone,” Sutherland said, Sutherland said that the Township’s approach of maintaining regular small tax increases (ie, 2%) had worked well over recent years, helping to maintain solid finances, with healthy reserves. He said that a tax-related ‘rebate’ of .5% would be of greatest benefit to those with most financial resources, for the 2% figure is calculated as the percentage increase of township taxes for an ‘average’ property assessment of just over $270,000. That property-owner would save about $6.

Someone with a more expensive property would save a bit more. For those with smaller properties, the savings will be less.

Property value assessments are provided to the Township by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation MPAC - a provincially mandated corporation funded by the Ontario Municipalities.

Sutherland suggested that if $91,980 was to be drawn from reserves, it would be better spent on gravel road improvement, where it would be of equal benefit to all.

“I felt blindsided by the suggestion to lower the taxation rate to 1.5%” said Councillor Ruttan; "It came up very late in the day, and there wasn’t much discussion.

It may look good, but it does nothing. It amounts to lowering individual taxes by an average of $6” He added that his constituents wanted to talk about roads, speeding, internet access; no one complained about the tax rate.

Sleeth, Revill, and Leonard said that they were not against improving gravel roads; all three suggested that perhaps $100,000 could be drawn from the $250,000 set aside for Covid relief programs. Roberts said he was opposed to Sutherland’s amendment; “I want to show we are concerned — we need to do some-

thing to help all the people, something overall.”

“I feel blindsided by this amendment,” said Mayor Vandewal; “I don’t appreciate the comment that this was not thought through. We will develop a plan for moving forward with asset (ie, roads) management.”

In recorded votes, the motion to amend was defeated and the budget package was passed, along with the reserve-subsidized 1.5% increase, with only Sutherland and Ruttan voting against.

2021 Committee of Adjustment Council appointees to the Committee of Adjustment will be: Bedford; Alan Revill until March 31& Pat Barr April 1-Dec 31; Portland; Doug Morey, Loughborough; Randy Ruttan and Storrington: Norm Roberts.

New Building Inspector Matthew Doyle recently joined the Township as a new Building Inspector in the role of Part 8 On-Site Sewage Specialist. Mr. Doyle comes from the KFL&A Public Health where he worked for over 10 years as a Public Health Inspector. He will primarily be responsible for delivering these services in North Frontenac, Central Frontenac and Frontenac Islands as per South Frontenac’s agreement with those Townships.

Cemetery Contract Renewed Council approved the extension of the contracts for sales/administration services, grave excavation and cemetery maintenance to D.G. Younge Concrete Burial Vaults for the three-year period of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024, with pricing to remain at the 2019 contract amount for the 3 year period. “They have served us well,” commented Mayor Vandewal; “we’re not getting any more complaints.”

And a Story…

Council was vesting some scraps of property (declaring them surplus). If a buyer can’t be found for some of these, the Township might have to assume ownership, to avoid continuing to bill taxes on a property of little to no value. Councillor Sutherland asked about one chunk of apparent swampland back from the eastern side of Millburn creek, just outside Battersea. Councillor Sleeth said that shortly after WW2 a returning veteran wanted to buy a property on Main Street in the village, but it was too small a property to qualify for a DVA loan, so a piece of land along the nearby creek was added to enlarge the sale. Years passed, ownership of the dams controlling Loughborough lake level changed and with them, the water level. The land in question was flooded .

“We should be happy to keep this place,” said Sutherland, “ Swamps are good.” ■

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it will appear about an hour after sunset on the western horizon. At the time of the autumnal equinox (September-October), it will present itself before dawn on the eastern horizon. he Zodiacal light has been observed for a long time by many civilizations.

The Bible writes that ancient astronomers called it the ‘wings of the morning’ because when it appeared in the fall near sunrise, it signaled the dawn.

The best time to view the Zodiacal light now is late winter evening. Find yourself a nice dark site when the Moon isn’t around.

February 15 to March 7 is a good interval to observe so you have plenty of opportunity to pick a clear moonless night. Dress warmly (need I say) and it’s very important to get your eyes dark adjusted. You don’t need any equipment but your God given eyeballs! Watch out that you’re not looking towards a town over the horizon.

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That will appear as a dome shape. You are looking for a cone shape. We are in a wonderful place out here in our dark sky area. Appreciate it.

If you are an early riser, we will have a great view of Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury looking towards the southeast horizon about a half hour before sunrise on the 20th.

I love this time of year. When the air pressure rises and the temperature plummets, we get a crisp, clear and dark sky.

The Orion constellation is high in the south and the Orion nebula, just below Orion’s belt is so sharp, especially in binoculars. To me, it means that frigid February is heading towards spring when Orion approaches the western horizon and is above the tree line as I walk my dog to collect the morning newspaper without having to wear a parka.

Have a look at the constellation Auriga in February too. There are a myriad of deep sky objects (DSO’s) in its interior. It is high in the southwest and many are bin-

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ocular objects. Point your binoculars from the centre and down to the southern part of the constellation. A star chart will help you in your search through the star fields.

Aurige has the shape of a house with the bright star Capella at its upper right near the open cluster NGC 1664. Get out there and investigate.

Don’t forget that the rover Perseverance will be landing in Jezero crater on Mars on February 18. I have my popcorn ready for the event and will be following every second of the landing.

February is a relatively slow month but there are things happening: February 3: The Moon is at perigee – 367,970 kilometers - February 4: Last quarter Moon - February 10: Moon is 3 degrees south of Saturn just before sunrise - February 11: New Moon - February 18: The Moon is at apogee – 402,118 Kilometers. The Moon passes 4 degrees south of Mars - February 19: First quarter Moon - February 27: Full Moon. This

one is called the Full Snow Moon or the Full Hunger Moon – harsh weather meant poor hunting and food was running low. I usually keep 2 months worth of grub in my pantry but I can be found hunting at the local supermarket for cherry cheesecake.

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well.

Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE 2021 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE! Dog Tags for the 2021 year are now available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2021. After that date the fee increases to $30.00. See our website for other retail locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2021.

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.

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 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!

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open dates will be open February 11th and 25th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/ Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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.

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

BUILDING Effective January 12th, 2021, non-essential construction has been further restricted; the Province has released a list of construction activities that are permitted during the stay-at-home order.

For residential construction, projects are permitted to continue where: • A footing permit has been granted for single family, semi-detached and townhomes before January 12, 2021, • The project is a condominium, mixed use or other residential building, or • The project involves renovations to residential properties and construction work was started before January 12, 2021.

Building permit applications will continue to be reviewed and issued for all types of construction, however, inspections will only be completed for construction started prior to January 12, 2021 and for construction permitted under the Provincial Order.

For permitted construction, South Frontenac Building Inspectors will follow the below inspection protocol: • COVID-19 pre-screening questions will be asked at the time inspections are booked; • Inspectors will ask COVID 19 screening questions on site; • Inspections within occupied dwellings will not be completed at this time, unless the inspection is related to an immediate health and safety concern.

ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS The South Frontenac Development Services Department is accepting new applications for On-Site Sewage Systems under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code. 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/septic-systems.aspx PLANNING 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 meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Pre-consultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom at this time.

THINGS TO DO 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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of the Whole – February 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation • Committee of Adjustment – February 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation • Council Meeting – February 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic 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.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – PS-RFQ1-2021 – CONTRACTED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND TRADES Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm local time on March 17, 2021, Attention: Neil Carbone, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or call ahead for pick up location at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON by calling 613 376-3027 Ext 4347 or bkirk@southfrontenac.net TENDER # FD-2021-01 FOR TWO (2) 2021 THREE QUARTER TON CREW CAB FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICK-UP TRUCK Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm local time on February 26, 2021 at the Township office; 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario. Attention: Neil Carbone, CAO. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements can be downloaded from our website or BIDDINGO.com. All official correspondence in regards to the specifications should be directed to the South Frontenac Fire and Rescue Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief for the Township Of South Frontenac at firechief@southfrontenac.net or 613-376-3027 ext 2234.

News & Public Notices MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC As a result of the Provincial Government’s 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.

NOTICE OF CLOSING – PORTION OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance.

Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance being a portion of Rideau Crescent, between Lot 20 and Block C, Plan 1316.

The proposed unopened road allowance closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on March 16th, 2021 at 7:00 pm. At that time, Council will hear concerns from any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance. The public may participate in the Public Meeting by registering to participate electronically on the Township’s website. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to Michelle Hannah, Planning Assistant at mhannah@southfrontenac. net, before the above noted date.

Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https:// www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/ 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.

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.

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 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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Another Memorial Added To Fossey Memorial Park Central Frontenac Council (Jan. 26)

Shirley Peruniak received the Order of Ontario in 2010.

By Craig Bakay Despite the passage of 11 bylaws and a cheque distribution approval (ie paying the bills) of more than $2 million for the first time in a long time ($2,010,403.90), Tuesday’s regular (online) Central Frontenac Council meeting was a rather uneventful, takin’ care of business affair.

One item worthy of note

that did come up was the decision to add a bench dedicated to naturalist Shirley Peruniak to Glen Fossey Memorial Park from a proposed location on a hill down by the government docks that overlooks Craig Island, which was a favourite place of Peruniak as her sister had a cottage there.

Council had approved the memorial bench at its

Oct. 27 meeting last year but Peter Bell, who along with Sandra Moase had proposed the bench in the first place, felt very strongly Fossey Memorial Park would be a better location.

“Dr. Bell and a few others bought several little parcels of land and donated them to the Township especially for this,” said CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn.

Coun. Sherry Whan questioned the move pointing out that “we asked the Lions to move their monument from there, should we go ahead with this?”

MacMunn responded that the reasoning is that Fossey Memorial Park is intended for individuals rather than groups and further that she expected there would be plaques and such there as time progressed.

Peruniak, as well as writing the history of Oso Township, was well known in the worldwide naturalist community, much which was for her work in Quetico Provincial Park near Kenora, work that gained her membership in the Order of Ontario. She spent her early childhood in Sharbot Lake, attending Sharbot Lake Public School.

Support for petition At Central’s last meeting, Mayor Frances Smith said

Council wasn’t prepared to endorse Harrowsmith resident Robert Oatway’s petition for better internet services because he hadn’t officially contacted the Township. Well, he did and now they will, passing a resolution in support.

Smith, who is vice-chair of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, said she would also bring his request to EORN’s next meeting.

ATV one pass Responding to inquiries about the lack of a one-pass system for ATV trails, Mayor Frances Smith told Council that

she and Wayne Robinson have formed a two-person committee to contact the various ATV organizations along with EOTA to see what the issues preventing this are and hopefully look at some solutions. Smith said they would bring a report back to Council.

Budget Council set Feb. 26 and March 2 as tentative dates for 2021 budget discussions. Council would like to hold meetings in Oso Hall if it’s completed renovations by then but discussions may have to be held online if provincial lockdowns limiting gatherings to five

people are still in place.

Hinchinbrooke School Coun. Elwin Burke reiterated his concerns about what’s happening with the former Hinchinbrooke Public School and CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn said that they are prepared to address the matter at budget time.

MacMunn also said that a film group from Kingston has contracted to use the use as a backdrop filming location.

“They just wanted a generic school,” she said.

“It won’t be identified as Hinchinbrooke in the film.” ■

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Louis Riel & the Métis Nation that Canada Never Was

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Hamon argues that Louis Riel should be equally remembered for his efforts in legal battles, land claims and diplomacy as he is for rebellion. Riel contributed more to the governance of the western frontier than previously thought.

“Louis Riel is among the most studied figures in lands north of the forty-ninth parallel. A member of the Queen’s faculty told me about Max’s book and that’s how this event came together. The image of Riel is often dependent on those writing the history, whether it’s First Nations,

Métis, Anglophone, Francophone or Inuit, and interest has only grown since the recent Manitoba 150 commemoration.” said Jake Miller, Programming and Outreach Librarian Max Hamon served as a Buchanan Postdoctoral Fellow at Queen’s with a research focus on Métis and French cultural history in North America.

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