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By Jeff Green he vaccine program in the rural parts of Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) was slow in getting started and has gone dormant, due to a lack of vaccines, with only Pine Meadow Nursing Home residents and staff being on the receiving end of the needle. Late last week, residents and staff at Fairmount Home received their second dose. Dr. Kieran Moore, the medical officer of health, indicated in January that Senior's Residences, such as Brooks Landing in Perth Road, Country View Care in Godfrey and Sharbot Lake Retirement, are a priority, once the long term care home and health care worker cohorts are completed. The next priority group, says the Province of Ontario, will be seniors, starting with people who are over 80 years old. According to an email from KFLAPH, “the immunization strategy incorporates a variety of clinic types to be accessible to everyone in our communities. All clinics are designed to be flexible and scalable, to match provincial distribution of vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines; others are anticipated) to our area. Currently, vaccine delivery is unpredictable, but we anticipate rollout will speed up significantly in March 2021.” The KFLAPH strategy includes mass immunization clinics at two sites in Kingston and one in Napanee, and plans are being developed for hospital clinics to immunise prioritised health care and essential workers. To serve the rural areas, two strategies are being developed. The first is a rotating, rural, remote site that will operate out of Family Health Teams, partnering to provide the service in rural northern areas. The second are mobile, strike teams, to go to identified sites, in order to support immunization in congregate, care settings. This is a similar approach to the one that public health

Residentss at Fairmount Home in Glenburnie have recieved their second COVID-19 vaccinations.

has been using in long-term care and retirement home settings. “KFL&A Public Health is fortunate to be working with diverse partners (e.g., municipalities, Indigenous partners, first responders, health sector partners, Addictions and Mental Health, and many others) across our region to get clinics up and running. It truly is a whole of community effort,” said Suzette Taggart, Communications Manager with KFLAPH. Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, who is also the long time Board Chair and acting administrator (on a volunteer basis), at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, said that township staff and health team staff are beginning to plan for a roll-out in the township.

“We have a model to work from, since we held a very successful flu shot clinic in Sharbot Lake in the fall. The township fire department, paramedics, community groups, and the family health team all worked together. We might be able to use that as a model, but we will have to look at locations and other factors if we are going to do something in April, which is when Public Health expects to be ready with a supply for us to use.” she said. The differences between the flu shot clinic and the vaccine are significant, however, particularly as the target for the first mass vaccination program is the over 80 and over 70 population, many of whom will not be able to attend drive through clinics on their own. ■

New Report Questions Goat Dairy Plans for Prison Farm by Jeff Green ack in the summer of 2018, the day the “cows came home”, to Joyceville Penitentiary, was a good day for Liberal Party politicians and the activists in the Save our Prison Farms organisation. After the Harper government decided to close the Kingston area prison farms, the group raised funds to purchase some of the animals in the herd. This was done to protect the genetics in the herd and to signal that the local agricultural community in Kingston and Frontenac County intended to keep up the political pressure to reopen the prison farms someday. Liberal Party politicians seized on the prison farm issue before and during the election campaign of 2015. Once elected, they began to work on a plan to revamp the prison farm program and bring the cows home. It took three years, but in the summer of 2018, local, regional and national media were

invited to join with government officials and Save Our Prison Farm activists on a dusty, windy morning, as a few of the cattle, that had been under the care of local farmers, went back to jail and politicians and prison officials talked about a rejuvenated prison farm program that was being developed. One of the reasons it took three years, for the Liberal government to deliver on their promise to restart the prison farm program, was that it had to be different. Changes in regulations made it impossible for milk and eggs, produced on prison farms, to be consumed within the prisons, and with no milk quota available to sell milk to Ontario consumers, there was no ready place for the milk to go. A group calling itself Evolve Our Prison Farms, founded by Calvin Neufeld, said that instead of trying to find a way to transition the prison farm to a new dairy or

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Remote Learning is Hard On Everyone By Robin Snider s both a parent and a teacher, I can attest that everyone who has been subjected to the challenges that the education system has faced since the pandemic first emerged can whole-heartedly and unequivocally tell you that it has been both mentally and physically exhausting to all involved. Let us not forget that just last February and coincidentally about a month before everyone’s lives were flipped upside down because of a “new” and “deadly” virus, teachers across this province were striking to keep the concept of mandatory on-line learning out of the school system. Smaller class sizes were also a hot topic of debate. It took a global pandemic for people to realize that on-line learning does not provide equitable education for all. There is nothing that can replace the level of education that occurs in the classroom between students and teachers. And yes, smaller class sizes are safer from not only an educational standpoint but also a medical one. Here is a teacher’s perspective of what the past year has been like for anyone in the education system. This is by no means an exhaustive list! Education professionals have worked tirelessly to make sure that students and their families have been looked after throughout the school closures. Every resource that we had available to us was utilized in order to support our students and their families. My colleagues and I have delivered food and school supplies to students and their families, provided direct mental health support and delivered laptops and “hot spots” to students who did not have any device or internet in order to complete their on-line learning. When we were not holding “zoom” meetings with our students, we were putting together paper packages and in many instances delivering them to students who chose to complete schoolwork through this delivery method. Emails and phone calls were answered after “regular” work hours in order to calm a panicked parent or a stressed student. Comforting a crying mother on the

phone was not uncommon. Many parents spoke of how exhausted they were with trying to keep up with “synchronous” learning throughout the day. As a parent, I struggled with this myself. Education workers are not asking for a pat on the back for doing their jobs. Teaching is a profession of the heart! However, it is narrow minded, smug and entitled of anyone to blame the education system for not providing regular communication updates from the “dark recesses of education”. For those who may feel this way, may I just say that we truly have tried to provide as much stability as possible to the millions of students in this province. One would not judge a doctor or nurse for keeping a medical clinic closed in order to limit person to person contact during this pandemic. Instead, certain medical services have been delivered by other means when possible and justifiably so. Therefore, why must some assume that education workers have not been doing their “jobs” simply because they have not been in their classrooms? Teachers do not control the lock-down procedures for the province! Before judging, maybe one should walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. I, like so many others have witnessed countless acts of kindness throughout this pandemic. Unfortunately, there will always be someone who tries to knock someone else down and belittle their intentions. Teaching in a classroom with 25-30 masked students with desks that are no more than 60 centimetres apart and one window that opens a whole 5 inches to allow fresh air in has not been an easy task during this pandemic. It is much more productive to spread positivity, kindness and compassion to others instead of paranoia and accusations about things that one has limited knowledge, facts and experience with! ■

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(SOUTH FRONTENAC, ON) - On February 15, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers from the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with South Frontenac Fire and Rescue and Frontenac Paramedics were called to a field just off of Milburn Rd, in South Frontenac Township, for a collision involving a snowmobile. The driver Zachary Greenlees, age 22 from Inverary Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The snowmobile Zachary was operating struck a mound of dirt in the field. Zachary and the passenger were thrown from the machine. Two friends on a separate snowmobile stopped and provided medical care until Fire and Ambulance arrived. The passenger was uninjured. At this time: speed, alcohol, or drugs are not factors in the collision.

Driver Charged After Collision

(NORTH FRONTENAC, ON) - On February 10, 2021 shortly after 11:00 p.m. an officer from Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on Ardoch Road in North Frontenac Township, Ontario. As a result of the investigation Adrien Turner, a 24 year old from Sydenham Ontario, was charged with: Possession of a controlled substance; Drive while under suspension; Use unauthorized plate; Fail to apply for permit when becoming owner; Operate motor vehicle with no insurance. The accused was released on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston. ■

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I would like you to keep the amnesty program. Council members have been whining about the garbage situation forever and ever. I am tired of them blaming the good folks in this township just to extract more money from them. Our township has the highest property taxes and the good folks here make the least amount of income. Making us feel guilty about the garbage we produce stops now. We pay this townships highest property tax rate and we still have no curbside garbage pick up. Council every year beats the drum of we need to recycle even more when everyone knows most of what we we recycle ends up in landfill somewhere. Not only is recycling ineffective but it's counter productive as well. Municipal waste only represents 2% of all the waste produced in Canada. Most of South and Central Frontenac's including Kingston's recycling ends up in someone else's landfill. I gleaned this information from an article in the Frontenac News dated February 11th 2021 titled Climate Change Series and it goes on to explain about The Dirty Little Secret About Recycling. The amnesty program actually show some goodwill by the township and killing the program would destroy that. Also the costs are less each year than if everyone used the program every year. Having different folks using the program in offsetting years is a plus for the township. Before you cancel the amnesty program may I suggest that you look for savings within the Central Frontenac's council and administration as you could find a bounty big enough to save the amnesty program. - Robert Wilkinson

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I am the owner of four properties located in Central Frontenac, two rental houses, my own residence and an old church that I am renovating. Every single one of these properties came in a miserable state of disrepair, often filled with garbage. I have fixed rotting buildings and abandoned garbage strewn houses, have picked up tires and refuse along the highway, pulled dead trees out of rivers, eliminated I don’t know how many private dump sites in our otherwise beautiful woodlands, and helped the Friends of Arden and others do the same wherever I could. I encourage the occupants of my rental houses to keep their locations clean and offer to haul away their large waste items at no cost to them. I’ve done all this with a great deal of care, cut-

ting and burning wood waste, burying clean fill, carting metal to the scrap yards, and have never needed to dump more than two trailer loads of true garbage in any year. Once more we go through the ritual of pleading for the bare minimum of township support in helping to keep Central Frontenac clean and beautiful, the biannual amnesty load debate. Is it really that hard to give just a little moral support to those of us who are doing the right things? So apparently the amnesty load garbage is filling up our dumps. Is it better then that the garbage remain spread all over the township? Oh, and the amnesty load costs the township money. Boohoo. I spend thousands of dollars every year on taxes and sometimes thousands more on development fees, and often wonder what for. I know, I know, maybe NOT increase the size of the township office again and again, and so money wouldn’t be an issue. Listen, I too am concerned about the Olden dump site eventually reaching capacity. I would humbly suggest however that, instead of encouraging people to keep the garbage in their homes, a better approach would be to hire another person to better stream the garbage. A lot of stuff gets dumped that could be burned, composted or sold as scrap metal with just a little work and some new rules. Also, instead of concentrating the amnesty loads over a couple of short weeks, where things become chaotic and unmanageable, open it up for the entire summer or print tickets with staggered dates, so more of the attendant's time could be spent inspecting the loads as they come in. - David Daski SINCE 1970

Green Status

As we all have had about a week of green covid status, I fear that it will be short lived as many from outside of these areas will flock in and numbers will again jump and we will join the rest of the province in lockdown. Or, alternatively, we can do what is in our control and tell those from outside the green areas to stay away, stay home, and not welcome them by not selling or serving them anything. To quote my friends from the east, “Stay the blazes home!” Kingston’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, has said they may impose restrictions “The travel limitations that we could impose could be for personal service settings, for bars and restaurants to only serve those from KFLA, for example, or those from a green zoned area,” and ac-

cording to Global News “He said as of right now, it’s within local businesses’ rights to ID people and refuse them service if they are from out of town, although he is not suggesting business-owners do that”. If politicians don’t have the guts to do the right thing, then it is up to the business owners in our regions. They have a choice that will decide if they survive in the long run or make money in the short run. No movie, no bar, no restaurant, no hotel, no service, no goods or to quote Iggy Pop “No Fun”. Will this be hard, yes. Will it be stressful, yes. Will it work, yes, they will stay home. I’m sure many of us, while travelling in the area, see (for example) Quebec license plates zipping by, or cars with stickers indicating they clearly have children attending schools far away, or worse we know them and they are here ”visiting”. We have, nearly all of us, done the work to get green status. Most of us have stayed home, done things alone, and are sick, and angry, of these restrictions. Others, in other areas, have not and that is why they are not green. They need to do their own work, and earn what we have earned and deserve. To be blunt, if the government won’t do this, if business owners and associations don’t do this, then we are headed for lockdown, again, and we will have “No Fun”. - Ted Doleman

Unfair Editorial

The editorial on Page 2 of last week's News accusing eastern Ontario wardens of a "lack of vision" is grossly unfair. While Jeff Green is right to outline the anomalies surrounding the funding of retirement homes such as Pine Meadow in Northbrook, it is totally wrong to point the finger of blame at municipalities. Municipal leaders recall being burned badly by the fiasco of amalgamation foisted on them by the Harris government in the late 1990s, and the promises of economy and efficiency which failed to materialize. They remember, too, the subsequent downloading of costs to their taxpayers which followed over the years, and, in the circumstances, are right to be leery of taking on extra demands and costs, especially when these emanate from outside their jurisdictions. Mr. Green is correct in delineating the confusing boundaries between private, for profit and not-for-profit elder care institu-

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tions but this confusion was again fuelled by a deliberate policy by Mike Harris and his cabinet at the time, to open up these homes to the private, for-profit sector. The Pine Meadow Nursing Home exemplifies this in that the complex is owned by the not-for-profit Land o' Lakes Community Services but is managed by Extendicare Inc., the for-profit company now the subject of a class action following gross negligence revealed after scores of residents died at Orchard Villa, Scarborough and the Canadian Army had to be deployed. The catastrophic results of this ideologically driven decision by Harris, have been evidenced in the past year by the appalling mortality rates during the first and second waves of the Covid 19 pandemic and Harris's ideological soulmate, Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, who shares Harris's for-profit ideology, has done very little to address this ongoing outrage. In fact, despite repeated warnings and expert advice from many sources, Ford and his cronies have doggedly clung to this failed model and have even gone so far as to award an Order of Ontario recently to the architect of this inhumane and lethal system of elder care, namely, the self same Mike Harris (who still profits from his ties to the for-profit care system) and his successor, Ernie Eaves - all in the middle of a pandemic that has needlessly cost the lives of hundreds of our elderly: awards, which are truly an insult to the memory of the deceased as well as to their aggrieved families. Yes, indeed, there is a "vision" problem here, but this can best be characterized as wilful blindness! Contrary to the aforesaid editorial, this dire situation has occurred, not due to any "lack of vision" on the part of municipal leaders - who are ill equipped to deal with such an enormous financial and logistical issue - but rather to a blind eye and a deaf ear on the part of both federal and provincial governments, having been turned repeatedly towards the welfare of our most vulnerable elderly citizens! - Adrian O'Connell

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• The Denbigh Food Bank will continue to operate in the same way it has for the last while, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next day the Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, February 23rd. Call Gail at 613 333 2224 before the day. Pick up is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh, with COVID rules in place. • Land O Lakes Community Services is now accepting new clients for the homemaking program. This program includes light house cleaning - vacuuming, floor washing, bathroom and kitchen, laundry etc. We also have Meals on Wheels available for those who would like a hot meal every Thursday, or for a treat now and again. If you or someone you know may be interested, call Lori Cuddy @ 1-877-6796636 ext 229. • The Denbigh rink capacity is now 25 on the ice. The rink

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• Our sympathy to Delbert Kellar on the passing of his brother, Bud. Also hoping Delbert, your health is returning back to normal after your fall at Christmas. • My, oh my, what a gorgeous day today (Sunday) All that bright sunshine to lift our spirits after being tapped indoors for so long with COVID. It was a bit cool, but we did not have any black flies to slap. • Bad news, more snow on the way, But a good thing, too, longer daylight hours in the evening. We should be starting to get extra zip now. • Talked to Jim and Loraine Dim, and Jim has not been feeling up to par lately. Tired, no get up and go. That’s the way I have been. I would imagine a lot of people feel the same way. I think we’ve all been bitten by an insect. • The readers of this newspaper sure pay attention. According to North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives several people responded to their request for photos and info about people in St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery and Harlowe United. They send thanks to Judy and Don Cuddy for their information. Cheryl Campbell sent Fraser family material with photos for Harlowe and Cloyne Pioneer. Now Brenda Martin and Eileen Flieler are researching Harlowe United and would appreciate your help if you have photos and info about any people buried there. Every person gets a dedicated page on the website that includes: a portrait photo, birthdate, death date, date of marriage if applicable, names of parents, spouse, siblings, and children, and any additional information the family wants to include. Please send your info to Brenda at dbmartin@xplornet.ca or call Eileen Flieler.

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• Welcome! to Hamid & Jen Nam and family who are newcomers to Inverary. It was so nice to talk with Hamid who is willing and anxious to be part of the community and to hear how much he is enjoying the Frontenac News! • Pickleball returns to Storrington Lions Club Hall on Monday, February 15th! Please call to reserve a court: 613-353-6920. • Storrington Lions Club thanks all who supported their Lasagne Dinner last week. Over 200 dinners were eaten! NOW mark your calendars for the Fabulous Fish Fry on Friday April 2nd ! Reserve your dinner(s) and pickup time by calling 353-2086. • New Ontario 211 Services newsletter - Ontario 211 Services is creating a new monthly newsletter, The Roundup: Human Services Sector News in Ontario. It will be a combination of news from the 211 Ontario system and news and resources for those working in human services across Ontario. Google Ontario 211 Services newsletter The Roundup. • 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. • Inverary Youth Activities Group says thank you for supporting the bottle drive location at Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop and the donation jug at Northway Beer Store! Also I frequently find some drop offs by my garage door. The new washroom building at Ken Garrett Park is definitely taking shape.

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• Help us name Tay Valley's newest park! Tay Valley Township is excited to embark on the development of a new park in Maberly! Located on the Fall River, the unopened road allowance at the intersection of Cohen Way and Maberly-Elphin Road is becoming a community park! Construction will begin in the spring and the park will open in Summer 2021. The park design includes open space, a picnic table, a park bench, a canoe/kayak launch site and a historical plaque to commemorate Maberly’s connection to the late Leonard Cohen, a Canadian Poet Icon. We are asking you for your input on what we should name this exciting, new park. • The purpose of the contest is to find a name that repre-

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• Some February birthdays are Tyler Harley, Rick Steele, Sylvia Cota, Billy Uens, Angela Teal, Helene Riddell, Elsie Asseltine, Amanda Nason, Lesley Merrigan, Heather Hughes, Willy Cooke, Ev Cooke, Charlene Tadson. • February 21 is also my mother’s birthday. Now she is one of Gods angels Joyce Smith • Today is Valentines Day so we wish everyone Happy Valentines Day. We at the retirement home received cards from Granite Ridge and the Child Centre. We also found a heart candy at breakfast time. We thank each of you for your thoughtfulness. • February is Family Day which means. parents get to do something with their family. I know we have been in. lockdown with our families but this is holiday for most parent • Carson, my great grandson will turn 1 year old on February 19. Wow time goes fast. His parents are Courtney and Collin Hamilton.

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• Due to the Province of Ontario lockdown we are continuing to do virtual podcasts at Perth Road United Church only until the lock-down is lifted. Please log into pruc.ca to find the podcast link on the left side of the home page at 10:00am, Sunday mornings. • More of what we’ve been doing during the recent lockdown and pandemic. • Most people have been doing the regular chores like cutting grass, a little gardening, clearing out the house, a little painting and renovating and so on…the everyday things. Sometimes we do special things. • Marj bought herself a cat last April. “It keeps me company and gives me someone to talk with. I get to sleep faster listening to her purring in the bed room.” • Bev spends time visiting with her two aunts, Jean and Barb at Maple Ridge in Sydenham. She spends Sunday evenings dining with both of them, and one day a week shopping for them. • At the beginning of the pandemic last year, I asked Duncan what he would be doing and he told me that he wanted to catch up with his reading. This didn’t happen. He has been busy working on a report on health information. Although he did manage to read A Promised Land, a memoir by Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. The book is 768 pages long and is the first of a planned two-volume series. Next read up for Duncan is War: How Conflict Shaped Us by Margaret MacMillan . . . She is right that we must, more than ever, think about war. Following that, is The Genesis Quest by Michael Marshall, telling the story of the century-long scientific effort to understand how life began on Earth.

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• The Shamrock Bakery in Plevna is thrilled to announce that they will be opening up again this year!! Stay tuned for further exciting details!! • Get Well Wishes to Glenn and Barb McInnes; a very lovely cottage couple in Plevna. Glenn McInnis had Cataract Surgery and Barb is recovering from major surgery as well. All your friends are sending you both our Biggest Wishes to get recovered and be back here soon to enjoy our lovely Community!! • Some thoughts from our Lovely and Talented Historian Brenda Martin: What a great article in last week’s paper – ‘Every Barn Tells A Story’. North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives sure appreciated the write-up. They did want the readers to know that the Mundell Homestead excerpt was part of the story from Great-Great Grandson, James White of Plevna. His personalized recount is so effective to communicate the challenges his ancestors endured. James continues to be very helpful to NFHSA with

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photos and information for the cemetery project. Many thanks to the readers who have sent their material about cemeteries. Presently, NFHSA is looking for photos and info for St. Mark’s Anglican-send to Elaine at demiller@live.ca; St. Kilian’s RC material can be sent to me at dbmartin@ xplornet.ca or phone (613) 479-2837 if you have info for any of North Frontenac cemeteries. More good news for NFHSA. The organization has been approved by CRA as a registered Charitable organization. This will allow them to issue tax receipts for donations they receive.

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• Hoping everyone had a good family day weekend last weekend. The weather was sure in our favour. However, Tuesday morning we woke up to a winter wonderland. • It’s so nice to see things returning to somewhat “normal” and being able to re open. Let’s be smart and keep things moving forward and show this virus who’s boss. As challenging a year as it has been, we can learn from things as well. • We are doing a fantastic job in Sydenham and surrounding areas. Keep it up and keep healthy everyone. If you are not feeling well, don’t take a chance, keep our community healthy. • The ice rink at the boat launch in Sydenham looks amazing. Thank you, Scott, for your hard work and kindness in volunteering your time to maintain this for our community. We can show our true appreciation of this by not ruining it. There are many winter activities, skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing, tobogganing, etc. • Everyone enjoys their winter fun as much as the next person. If you are sledding, don’t use the skating rink as a path to go down the lake, there is plenty of space to go around it.

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of our Wetlands and Creeks." To register log on their website www.FriendsNapaneeRiver.ca and click on the NEWS tab. • The VCA sponsored Verona Car Show will, regrettably, be cancelled for 2021 due to Covid 19 restrictions. The VCA would like to thank the community for their continuing support.

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Prison Farm Continued from p1 beef production model, the prison farm should be set up on a model of “plant-based agriculture and therapeutic rehabilitation.” While Evolve Our Prison Farms has not gained a lot of support in local agricultural circles, the group has continued to monitor how the prison farm program has progressed. “As we developed our proposals for the prison farms, we have also monitored what has actually been happening, by asking questions of CSC [Correctional Services Canada], using freedom of information requests, when necessary, to try and find out what they have been working on,” said Calvin Neufeld, in an interview with the News last week. Enter Royal Canada Milk As the Liberal government in Ottawa was working out how to bring back the prison farm model to the Kingston area, other ministries were being engaged by KEDCO, the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, to help entice Feihe, the makers of a popular high end brand of dairy baby formula, to set up operations in Kingston. The project had a few things going for it. The Chinese market was well disposed towards a made in Canada product, and Canadian dairy farms have been producing a surplus of skim milk, which could be taken up by the baby formula operation. The prison farm came into the picture because Feihe, which has now built its factory, and has incorporated in Canada, as Royal Canada Milk, wants to produce a second line of formula using goat’s milk. Goat’s milk, it turns out, is chemically more similar than cow's milk is to human breast milk, and makes a more digestible, higher valued baby formula. The factory has twin facilities, one for cow's milk and one for goat’s milk. As we reported over three years ago, the scale of the Royal Milk operation far outstrips the capacity of the small Canadian goat dairy industry, and a solution to the goat milk needs of Royal Milk and the lack of a ready use for prison farm products has led to a new plan, a large goat dairy operation at Joyceville. CSC has been working on developing a 2000 dairy goat operation at Joyceville to sell the milk to Royal Canadian Milk. If constructed, it will be the largest goat dairy operation in Canada. In an attempt to demonstrate how setting up this operation will not serve the interests of the local prison population, the local agricultural community or the interests of neighbouring property owners in Leeds Grenville and Frontenac County, Evolve Our Prison Farms has commissioned an academic report to look at two things, the implications of a goat dairy operation at Joyceville, and the alternative, vegetable based model that is favoured by Evolve Our Prison Farms. The analysis of the goat dairy impacts was done by Professor Amy Fitzgerald from the University of Windsor. Professor Fitzgerald looked not only at the goat dairy proposal from the point of view of its potential benefits and harms to prisoners working there, and found it was much more likely to cause harm and was very unlikely to aid in rehabilitation and reintegration for inmates, which is the overarching goal of all prison programming. Summing up her findings on that score, she wrote: “Our analysis highlights two main issues of concern here: failure to meet the stated objectives; and potential contravention of human rights.”

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Fitzgerald also noted the environmental impacts for everyone living or working on the prison property, neighbouring properties and the goat dairy industry. “Finally, our analysis points to potential implications for the communities surrounding these prison farms. Risks to air and water quality could extend beyond the prison walls, as could odour. These externalities have been demonstrated, in the literature, to negatively impact property values surrounding intensive livestock operations. A goat dairy, of the size that is in the works, could also have a negative economic impact on the commercial goat dairy industry, which according to our analysis is already facing a number of uncertainties, due to a significant increase in production in the past few years, that has outpaced demand,” she wrote. In addition to her report, Fitzgerald has published a breakdown of her findings in the Conversation, an independent non profit news source that publishes analysis of public issues by academics. The article, which is entitled “The Correctional Service of Canada's goat plans won't help inmates” has been picked up by the Canadian Press and Post Media and is readily available online. Among the observations about potential risks to the public, stemming from the kind of intensive operation being proposed at Joyceville, is the following: “Large concentrations of animals can contribute to viral spread and diminished air quality. Just last week, experts in the Netherlands reported a zoonotic illness — one that passes from animals to people, like COVID-19 — is responsible for a 20 to 55 percent greater risk of developing pneumonia among those within 1.5 kilometres of a goat farm. This follows on the heels of an outbreak of Q fever transmitted from goats to people that killed 95 people.” (This was part one of a two part article. Next week we plan to look at the proposed goat operation from the perspective of one of the original prison farm advocates and that of a goat farmer) ■

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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole - February 9, 2021 By Wilma Kenny A Sydenham Creek Bridge Again? ouncillor Sutherland reported he has heard a lot of complaints about snowmobiles using Sydenham sidewalks. They intimidate pedestrians, and are destructive of the concrete. Most times, the snowmobiles are travelling between the trail and the gas station. “Why not consider a bridge across the creek from the trail to the village, now that the township owns the land along the far side of the creek?” he asked. Up until recently, there has always been a bridge across Sydenham creek, providing a handy shortcut for residents on Portland Street. For countless years, it was maintained by local residents. Lyle Abrams was one of the last

Anniversary Wishing Jack & Pat Elzinga a very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary On Feb. 25, 2021. Love from all your family & friends!

Birthday February 21st, 2021

Happy 104th Birthday Mom Bertha Fillion-Baker (nee Tolles) 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 Thompson, Winston In loving memory of a dear brother Winston who passed away February 18th, 2002. In our thoughts today, And our memories forever. Forever loved and missed by Charlotte, Allan, and Family

to organize the volunteer work crews, and after he left, the bridge eventually disintegrated. Proposed Zoning bylaw Amendments Senior Planner Christine Woods brought a report from Development Services of proposed amendments to the Township’s Zoning By-law. Often referred to as ‘housekeeping items’, these items were identified through discussions with landowners, as well as through the review of Planning Act applications and building permit applications. To reflect current provincial policy, items that are general and technical in nature could be addressed through one amendment. These include: zoning that reflects the current public road winter maintenance program; site-specific zone errors, minimum distance separation in rural areas, and removing group homes from the Community Facility

Zone. (Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, group homes are considered residential dwellings, and and zoning bylaws cannot subject people who live in them to higher levels of scrutiny and expectations than are applied to other forms of residential housing. Other items requiring more detailed review and public consultation would be addressed through separate amendments. These include: legal cannabis production, accessory buildings in the front yard, definitions that need revision or addition, and removing accessory buildings as a permitted use in industrial zones. (Existing accessory dwellings would become legal non-conforming uses) The proposed amendments are expected to clarify by-law requirements for staff and applicants, result in fewer Planning Act applications, and streamline the development approval process. They will be advertised on the Township website and in the Frontenac News, and

notices will be sent to owners of properties that would be rezoned as a result. CAO Priorities for 2021 Some of the highlights of CAO Neil Carbone’s priorities in this coming year include: a master plan for seniors’ affordable housing in Verona; a climate change strategy; consultations for the Township’s Official Plan; beginning construction of the new fire hall in Battersea; completion of the Recreation Master Plan, and approval and roll-out of a Covid relief program. TWP Offices Reopen With South Frontenac moving into the Green zone, the Township offices in Sydenham and Keeley Road will reopen on Tuesday Feb 16. However, residents are encouraged to continue to use website, telephone or e-mail contact wherever possible. Covid-related precautions will remain: masks, social distancing, etc: please refer to the Township website for details: www. southfrontenac.net. ■

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Thank you ~ Barker The family of the late William John (Arthur) Barker would like to thank everyone for their support during this very difficult time. The messages of condolence, the delivery of meals, flowers, phone calls, monetary donations, and the stories and memories that people have shared with us were greatly appreciated. This has helped our family and highlighted what a special person Arthur was. The Barker Family - Linda, Walter, Donnie, Denise and familes.

Barry Neal 1954-2020 The love in our family flows strong and deep. Leaving us memories to treasure and keep. You asked for so little,but gave so very much.You have no idea the amount of happiness you brought into our lives. You live on in the hearts and minds of your loving family you left behind. Forever missed & loved by your family JoAnne (Bojo), Heather (Kelvin), Spencer & Dube, Luke (Ashley) & Oakley. XOXO

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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;

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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

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Notice of Intent to Pass By-Law Naming and/or Renaming Private Roads Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a By-Law to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 2002125 as amended to name and/or rename private lanes pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended. The proposed by-law will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday March 9th, 2021 at 4:00 pm said meeting to be held virtually via Zoom. The proposed bylaw is available for inspection during regular office hours in the Clerk’s department and on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac. com The purpose of the bylaw is to name an existing unnamed lane located at 1367 Fifth Lake Road, said proposed name to be “Serenity Pines Lane”. Written comments regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) on March 8, 2021 via email, in person or by mail to: Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com Dated this 12th day of February, 2021, at the Township of Central Frontenac Cindy Deachman Deputy-Clerk

By Jeff Green process that has been crawling along for half a decade is about to reach the final decision point before Frontenac County tax payers will be burdened with construction costs to renovate the Frontenac County Offices. The offices are located in a building that is called the “Old House”, a former home that is located at the south-west edge of the horseshoe shaped Fairmount Home Long Term Care facility, that is owned by Frontenac County. The offices were flagged as inadequate, relatively early in the tenure of current Chief Administrative Officer, Kelly Pender. In 2016, when the project was first brought forward, Pender noted that the building did not conform to the provincial accessibility act, that it was not set up to use space efficiently, and would be less suitable to the county's needs in the future. At that time, Pender supported a proposed solution that would have cost $2.8 million, the same cost as the current proposal, which will go before Frontenac County Council, if approved by a meeting of a task force later this week. In 2016, the cost did not find favour with South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, who said “I haven't seen a number

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here that I can support. “We could build a stand-alone building for less. There is no way I would support this.” Since then, the idea of a new building, to house Frontenac County, the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA), and South Frontenac Township, was looked at. South Frontenac pulled out of the project in 2016. Since then the idea of renovating the “Old House”, and an adjacent space currently used by Frontenac Paramedic Services, for use as the Frontenac County and CRCA offices, complete with a council chamber that can be accessed from an external door, has gained favour with the task force that has been looking at options. At a meeting on December 16, 2020, the task force authorised the firm, Colbourne & Kembel Architects, to develop detailed designs for the project. The main piece of additional information, that is being brought to the task force this week, is the price tag, as the process is about to reach the final “decision point”, outlined in a work plan that was approved in 2018. In addition to considering the drawings that have been prepared by Colbourne and Kembel, a key component of the current stage of the process will be to look at how the Frontenac County portion of the project will be funded. The last time Frontenac County completed a renovation project, it was the renovation of what is now called the Rotary Auditorium, at the other end of the horseshoe, at the Fairmount Home site. That project, which was completed in 2013 at a cost of $1.5 million, included features which were devoted to creating a multi-use room that could be used as a council chamber for Frontenac County, in addition to a variety of uses for Fairmount Home residents. Frontenac County Council has conducted the majority of their meetings in the auditorium since it opened, but it has not been an ideal location. The room is large and, even with a portable sound system, it is hard for audience members, and members of council as well, to hear each other. The entrance to the auditorium also provides access to Fairmount Home, raising security concerns. Since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived a year ago, those concerns have been intensified as Fairmount Home staff and management have focused their efforts on keeping Fairmount Home virus free. By including plans for a dedicated council chamber as a central feature in the “Old House” renovation project, Frontenac County staff and council are preparing to abandon the auditorium. ■

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Celebrating Green Designation At CF Council by Craig Bakay have such an impact on the remaining taxpayers of CenHollywood to Hinchinbrooke PS entral Frontenac Council’s regular (online) meeting tral Frontenac,” the report said. “In keeping with our straCouncil approved a request from a film production Tuesday was one of the shortest on record, clock- tegic plan recommendations, the Public Works Manger company to use the old Hinchinbrooke Public School as ing in under a half-hour. (At least for the portion that was does not think the high costs of bridge replacement and a backdrop to two days of shooting. ■ open to the public, there was a closed session that fol- road building should ever be considered to property that lowed to discuss litigation affecting the fire department.) does not have permanent residences.” Mayor Frances Smith began the meeting by giving everyone a pat on the back for “earning our way to the green (Covid) designation. 7IZMIȅ SJ )VEJX +SVIWX 2EREKIQIRX 5PER “Let’s do what we can to stay there.” 2E^MREȅ 1EREVO +SVIWX +SVIWX 2EREKIQIRX 5PER Coun. Brent Cameron noted The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), a downtick in construction val2E^MREȅ 1EREVO +SVIWX .RG 21+. and the 2E^MREȅ 1EREVO ue ($98,550 vrs. $217,000 in 1SGEP (MXM^IRWƶ (SQQMXXII 1(( ĜĹƴĜƋå ƼŅƚ ƋŅ ųåƴĜåƶ ±ĹÚ 2020), and permit value ($1,340 comment on the 2021-2031 Draft Forest Management Plan vs $3,038 in 2020) despite issu(FMP) for the 2E^MREȅ 1EREVO +SVIWX ing three permits in each period The Planning Process and wondered if that was due to Covid. The FMP takes approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and “Covid hasn’t stopped issuFirst Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation ance of permits,” said Chief are provided. The third opportunity (Stage Three) for this FMP Building Official Andy Dillon. ŅÏÏƚųųåÚ üųŅĵ cŅƴåĵÆåų ŎŎØ ƖǈƖǈ ƋŅ %åÏåĵÆåų ŎǈØ ƖǈƖǈØ ƶĘåĹ “We have three that are just ƋĘå ŞƚÆĬĜÏ ƶ±Ÿ ĜĹƴĜƋåÚ ƋŅ ųåƴĜåƶ ±ĹÚ ÏŅĵĵåĹƋ ŅĹ ŞųŅŞŅŸåÚ waiting on septic inspection. operations for the ten-year period of the FMP. This Ƶ XEKI +SYVƶ “I have been getting a lot of notice is to invite you to: questions so I think it will be a Î ųåƴĜåƶ ±ĹÚ ÏŅĵĵåĹƋ ŅĹ ƋĘå Úų±üƋ 8a{ſ ±ĹÚ big year.” • contribute to the background information Coun. Bill MacDonald asked ŅĵĵåĹƋŸ üųŅĵ ƋĘå ŞƚÆĬĜÏ ƶĜĬĬ Æå ÏŅĹŸĜÚåųåÚ ĜĹ ųåƴĜŸĜŅĹŸ ƋŅ ƋĘå for an update on winter maintedraft FMP. nance of equipment. “We’ve had some minor -Sȅ XS ,IX .RZSPZIH breakdowns due to the weath Ęå %ų±üƋ 8a{ ±ĹÚ ƋĘå %ų±üƋ 8a{ Ÿƚĵĵ±ųƼ ƶĜĬĬ Æå ±ƴ±ĜĬ±ÆĬå er,” said Public Works Manager electronically on the Natural Resources Information Portal Tyson Myers. “But it’s been a LXXTW RVMT QRV KSZ SR GE W JQT SRPMRI and can be made pretty standard winter. ±ƴ±ĜĬ±ÆĬå ÆƼ ÏŅĹƋ±ÏƋĜĹč ƋĘå a±ǄĜĹ±ƶěX±Ĺ±ųĩ 8ŅųåŸƋ FĹÏţ ÏŅĹƋ±ÏƋ “Even if we get a light dusting, ĬĜŸƋåÚ ÆåĬŅƶØ ÚƚųĜĹč ĹŅųĵ±Ĭ ŅüüĜÏå ĘŅƚųŸ üŅų ± ŞåųĜŅÚ Ņü ƅǈ Ú±ƼŸ During the planning process there is an opportunity to make we still have to go out plus use from 2EVGL XS 2E] Comments on the draft ± ƶųĜƋƋåĹ ųåŧƚåŸƋ ƋŅ Ÿååĩ ųåŸŅĬƚƋĜŅĹ Ņü ĜŸŸƚåŸ ƶĜƋĘ ƋĘå ac 8 8a{ üŅų ƋĘå a±ǄĜĹ±ƶěX±Ĺ±ųĩ 8ŅųåŸƋ ĵƚŸƋ Æå ųåÏåĜƴåÚ ÆƼ ƋĘå sand and salt.” District Manager or the Regional Director using a process ÏŅĹƋ±ÏƋŸ ĬĜŸƋåÚ ÆåĬŅƶ ÆƼ 2E] Alton Road described in the 2020 Forest Management Planning Manual It looks like it’s back to the In addition to the most current versions of the information and (Part A, Section 2.4.1). drawing board on Alton Road. ĵ±ŞŸ ƶĘĜÏĘ ƶåųå ŞųåƴĜŅƚŸĬƼ ±ƴ±ĜĬ±ÆĬåØ ƋĘå üŅĬĬŅƶĜĹč ĜĹüŅųĵ±ƋĜŅĹ Ęå Ĭ±ŸƋ ŞŅŸŸĜÆĬå Ú±Ƌå ƋŅ Ÿååĩ ĜŸŸƚå ųåŸŅĬƚƋĜŅĹ ƶĜƋĘ ƋĘå ac 8 First brought to Council’s atcan be obtained electronically on the Natural Resources Regional Director is June 1, 2021. Information Portal https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online tention in November of 2019 ƋŅ ±ŸŸĜŸƋ ƼŅƚ ĜĹ ƼŅƚų ųåƴĜåƶ× and updated December, 2020, XE] .RZSPZIH Alton Road is not recognized by Î %ų±üƋ 8a{Ø ĜĹÏĬƚÚĜĹč ŸƚŞŞĬåĵåĹƋ±ųƼ ÚŅÏƚĵåĹƋ±ƋĜŅĹſ 8ƚųƋĘåų ĜĹüŅųĵ±ƋĜŅĹ ŅĹ ĘŅƶ ƋŅ čåƋ ĜĹƴŅĬƴåÚ ĜĹ üŅųåŸƋ the Township either as a public Î %ų±üƋ 8a{ Ÿƚĵĵ±ųƼſ management planning and to better understand the stages of • Final Draft Report on Protection of Identified First Nation or private road. There are no ŞƚÆĬĜÏ ÏŅĹŸƚĬƋ±ƋĜŅĹ ŞĬå±Ÿå ƴĜŸĜƋ ƋĘå üŅĬĬŅƶĜĹč ĬĜĹĩ× and Métis Values (Only if the First Nation and Métis residences on the road. One ÏŅĵĵƚĹĜƋĜåŸ ±čųååšſ couple does use it to access ĘƋƋŞŸ×xxƶƶƶţŅĹƋ±ųĜŅţÏ±xÚŅÏƚĵåĹƋxŞ±ųƋĜÏĜŞ±ƋåěüŅųåŸƋě their vacant property. ĵ±Ĺ±čåĵåĹƋěŅĹƋ±ųĜŅxĘŅƶěčåƋěĜĹƴŅĬƴåÚěüŅųåŸƋěĵ±Ĺ±čåĵåĹƋ Ęå FĹüŅųĵ±ƋĜŅĹ 8Ņųƚĵ ųåĬ±ƋåÚ ƋŅ ƋĘå ųåƴĜåƶ Ņü %ų±üƋ 8ŅųåŸƋ In his report to Council Tuesa±Ĺ±čåĵåĹƋ {Ĭ±Ĺ ƶĜĬĬ Æå ĘåĬÚ ƴĜ± ĜĹÚĜƴĜÚƚ±Ĭ Ņų čųŅƚŞ ųåĵŅƋå Ęå ac 8ě±ŞŞųŅƴåÚ 8a{ ƶĜĬĬ Æå ±ƴ±ĜĬ±ÆĬå üŅų ĜĹŸŞåÏƋĜŅĹ üŅų ĵååƋĜĹčŸ ƶĘĜÏĘ ĵ±Ƽ Æå ±ųų±ĹčåÚ ÆƼ Ï±ĬĬĜĹč ƋĘå ĜĹÚĜƴĜÚƚ±ĬŸ day, Public Works Manager Tythe 10-year duration of the FMP XEKI +MZI - Inspection of the ĬĜŸƋåÚ ÆåĬŅƶ ÚƚųĜĹč ƋĘå ųåƴĜåƶ ŞåųĜŅÚţ åĵŅƋå ĵååƋĜĹčŸ ƶĜƋĘ son Myers said: “Since 2016, MNRF-approved FMP. ųåŞųåŸåĹƋ±ƋĜƴåŸ Ņü ƋĘå ŞĬ±ĹĹĜĹč Ƌå±ĵ ±ĹÚ ƋĘå X Ï±Ĺ Æå ±ĬŸŅ former public works managrequested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for ers have indicated they would opportunities to remotely meet planning team members during &YKYWX undertake some maintenance ĹŅĹěÆƚŸĜĹåŸŸ ĘŅƚųŸ ƶĜĬĬ Æå ŞųŅƴĜÚåÚ ƚŞŅĹ ųåŧƚåŸƋţ Fü ƼŅƚ work to make the road passThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is ųåŧƚĜųå ĵŅųå ĜĹüŅųĵ±ƋĜŅĹ Ņų ƶĜŸĘ ƋŅ ÚĜŸÏƚŸŸ ƼŅƚų ĜĹƋåųåŸƋŸ ƶĜƋĘ able, none of which came to a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals collecting your personal information and comments under the fruition. ĬĜŸƋåÚ ÆåĬŅƶ× authority provided by the Forest Management Planning Manual, “To make it passable now, not ƖǈƖǈ ±ŞŞųŅƴåÚ ÆƼ ųåčƚĬ±ƋĜŅĹ ƚĹÚåų åÏƋĜŅĹ ƅí Ņü ƋĘå ųŅƶĹ /SIP 2EVXMRIEY 7 5 + only is a bridge replacement Forest Sustainability Act, 1994. Any personal information you District Management Forester required, but the section of the provide (home and/or email address, name, telephone number, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry road over the wetland/swamp e-mail: joel.martineau@ontario.ca åƋÏţš ĵ±Ƽ Æå ƚŸåÚ ±ĹÚ ŸĘ±ųåÚ ÆåƋƶååĹ ac 8 ±ĹÚxŅų ƋĘå leading to the bridge needs to sustainable forest licensee to contact you regarding comments 2EVKEVIX -EXXSR 7 5 + be properly engineered and ŸƚÆĵĜƋƋåÚţ ¥Ņƚų ÏŅĵĵåĹƋŸ ƶĜĬĬ ÆåÏŅĵå Ş±ųƋ Ņü ƋĘå ŞƚÆĬĜÏ Plan Author constructed to prevent the curÏŅĹŸƚĬƋ±ƋĜŅĹ ŞųŅÏåŸŸ ±ĹÚ ĵ±Ƽ Æå ŸĘ±ųåÚ ƶĜƋĘ ƋĘå čåĹåų±Ĭ a±ǄĜĹ±ƶěX±Ĺ±ųĩ 8ŅųåŸƋ FĹÏţ rent situation of serious flooding ƋåĬ× ƅŎƐěƐƐƅěǈíŎƅ public. Your personal information may also be used by the over the old road bed.” e-mail: mhatton@mlfi.org MNRF to send you further information related to this forest Myers said Council directed management planning exercise. If you have questions about 8SQ LITTEVH staff to speak with Rideau Valthe use of your personal information, please contact Shari a±ǄĜĹ±ƶěX±Ĺ±ųĩ XŅÏ±Ĭ ĜƋĜǄåĹŸű ŅĵĵĜƋƋåå ley Conservation Authority and MacDonald, MNRF, Regional Information Management Chairman found that studies and reports åěĵ±ĜĬ× ĵ±ǄĬ±ĹĬÏÏÄŸĹŅƶÆ±ŸåţÏ± Specialist, by e-mail: shari.macdonald@ontario.ca. required to evaluate a road through a wetland are about $65,000 on the low end. “It is recommended that staff continue working with the land owners to agree on a more reasonable solution that does not

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Concrete, It's Not so Easy Being Green by Gray Merriam oncrete like your foundation or garage floor added carbon dioxide to our atmosphere and is heavily involved in climate change. We use about 4 billion tonnes of cement each year to build with. That concrete is responsible for about 8% of the global emissions of carbon dioxide --- about 800 million tonnes --- the cause of climate change. How does cement production produce carbon dioxide? The first step in producing cement is "burning" limestone. Pulverized limestone is calcium carbonate powder. It is heated to about 1450 degrees Centigrade (2700 degrees Fahrenheit). Chemically, the calcium carbonate of the limestone is converted to lime (calcium oxide) releasing carbon dioxide to the air above the kiln. About half of the CO2 from cement making is released here. Pioneer builders did not know. The other half of the CO2 released during cement manufacture is from burning some sort of fuel (not always clean fuel) to get the limestone up to 1450 degrees C. Each kilogram (~2.5 pounds) of Portland cement in-

volves releasing 0.93 Kg (~2.3 pounds) of CO2. About 98% of all concrete used globally is Portland cement. The burned limestone, called clinker, is ground up and mixed with gypsum (calcium sulfate). It combines chemically and releases more than 800 kilograms of CO2 for each tonne of cement produced. When we mix this with water, it produces the "glue" (calcium silicate hydrate) that holds concrete particles together. Cooling and grinding the clinker releases about 10% of the total CO2 emitted by cement manufacture We need cement to shelter people so, we need better ways to produce and use cement while reducing the CO2 emissions from its use. Some companies such as CarbonCure Technologies of Halifax have done the research and marketing needed to find ways to put CO2 produced by other industries back into cement manufacture to reduce CO2 emissions from concrete. This is the sort of technology needed to adapt us to the new world that we have created. ■

The lions Club of Land O’Lakes, Northbrook keeps donating to Pine Meadow Nursing Home. President Lion Phil Barchard recently presented PMNH Administrator, Ms. Margaret Palimaka, a $500.00 cheque in appreciation of the efforts of her staff whose work and dedication continue to keep the 64 bed residence COVID free. Their emergency plan and its necessary restrictions during this pandemic have challenged staff, residents, care givers, visiting families and friends. Since the opening of this small rural home, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes has donated more than $132,000.00 toward its construction and maintenance.

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News & Public Notices

USE OF TOWNSHIP SIDEWALKS While out enjoying the beautiful lakes and trails, remember that sidewalks are intended for the safe use by pedestrians and that motorized vehicles such as snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four wheelers and other ATV’s should not be utilizing them, unless for the purpose of directly crossing a sidewalk or footpath. The use of township sidewalks by motor vehicles, is prohibited under By-law 2000-01, Section 3 b).

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.

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. 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. WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open dates will be open February 25th and March 11th 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. BUILDING SERVICES UPDATE Effective Wednesday, February 10, 2021, all restrictions put in place to limit non-essential construction have been lifted. This means that all types of construction within the Township can resume, subject to issuance of a permit from the building department where required. For additional inquiries regarding building permits or inspections, please contact the Building Department by phone at 613-376-3027 ext. 2226 or by email at building@southfrontenac.net . 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.

News & Public Notices MUNICIPAL OFFICES REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC Effective February 10, 2021, the Stay-at-Home Order was lifted for the KFL&A region. As such, the Township of South Frontenac reopened its office doors in the Village of Sydenham and on Keeley Road to the public on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate. Residents are asked to follow the signage at each entrance, wear a mask in the building, and refrain from visiting the office if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. 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/

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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – March 2nd 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation • Committee of the Whole – March 9th, 2021 at 7:00pm – 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. JOB OPPORTUNITY - Competition #21-01-PS - Manager of Technical Services and Infrastructure For more information, please see the full job posting and description on our website at https://www.southfrontenac.net/careers/ We look forward to hearing from you by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 8, 2021. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian McCormick, Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net. INVITATION TO TENDER - PS-2021-02 - One (1) Cab And Chassis, Diesel Standard Tri-Axle SBA, 66,000 Lbs. G.V.W. Tender documents must be received by 1:00 local time on February 24, 2021 at the Township office; 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario. Attention: Neil Carbone, CAO.Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from BIDDINGO.COM. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - #DS-2021-01 - Consulting Services To Prepare A New Official Plan For The Township Of South Frontenac Proposal documents must be received by 4:00 pm local time on February 23, 2021 at the Township office; 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario, K0H 2T0. Attention: Neil Carbone, CAO. Details regarding the request can be can be downloaded from our website or from BIDDINGO.COM. Questions may be directed to Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services via email at cdodds@southfrontenac.net 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.

THINGS TO DO SNOWSHOE & KICKSLED RENTAL Get outside and try something new this winter! Snowshoe’s – Daily rental rate: $12 plus HST and $30 refundable security deposit per pair. Kicksleds – Daily rental rate: $25 plus HST and $100 refundable security deposit per kicksled. Adult and Kid’s sizes available. Visit www.frontenacarena.com for more information!

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Buck Lakers Announce Photo Contest Winners

By John Curran n an effort to connect its membership during the colder months and help give everyone something to think about other than COVID, the Buck Lake Association recently held its first ever Say Cheese End-of-Year Photo Contest. With honours and a Tim Hortons gift card up for grabs in 25 categories the interest was high among residents and cottagers, alike. All told, more than 30 photographers submitted 181 images for judging. “We were thrilled with the response from the membership to this first-time event,” said Cathy Ottenhof, co-lead of the BLA Community Outreach & Social Committee, which co-ordinated the fun-forall-ages event. “Especially this year with COVID-19, any chance you get to focus your mind on fun things, like Buck Lake, is a welcome distraction.” While some categories were certainly more competitive than others, over all the response from the membership was tremendous. In the Fauna category, for example, a total of 48 photos were entered. When all the judging wrapped up, however, Dorene Hookey’s shot of her family’s wheaten terrier, Piper, was tapped as the Photo of the Year for 2020. The Association has featured the shot on the cover of its February newsletter, which you can see along with all of the other individual category champs, by visiting http://bucklake.ca/newsletters/. “It was hard picking winners in some of the divisions,” said Ria Berry, the other committee co-lead. “Like any artform, photographs can be very subjective, and what appeals to one person, may not strike the same chord with another. Fortunately, we work very well as a committee, so we were able to employ a consensus-based judging system that seemed to work quite well.” The response from the members online has been very appreciative for the Association’s efforts both with the contest and the new look of its newsletter. “Just took a look – what beautiful pictures!” wrote Peggy Blair. “Well done, everyone.” Liz Whelpdale agreed and added she enjoyed the diversity resulting from having so many categories. “Terrific photos with so many aspects of Buck Lake portrayed,” she said in the Association’s Facebook group. “Love them all!” The full list of categories and winners included: A Dog’s Life, Dorene Hookey; Be a Sport, Jugjit More-Curran; Buck Lake Rocks, Ric Mattingley; Campfires, Doreen Hookey; Cruisin’, Susan Curran; Cute

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SF Caretakers Retire after 50 Years

By Wilma Kenny om and Dorothy Fish have just retired after 50 years of caretaking for South Frontenac Township in the Sydenham area. They began with cleaning the Loughborough Township hall and then the library addition in Sydenham, and most recently have been at Keeley Road offices ever since they opened, around the time of amalgamation. “A lot of changes, a lot of time,” says Tom. Throughout many of those years until his retirement, Tom also worked full-time for the city of Kingston, and once the children were grown up, Dorothy operated a flower shop from their home; she made lovely arrangements. In later years even though Tom was sick several times, Dorothy carried on with the

Dorene Hookey shows off her prizes after winning Photo of the Year honours among the 181 entries received by the Buck Lake Association in its recent photo contest.

as a Bug, Dorene Hookey; Decked Out, Natasha Miklaucic; Fauna, Dan Wainman; Fishing, David Smith; Flora, Dan Wainman; Fun on a Rope, Barb Gillis; Green Thumbs, Bruce McDonald; God Bless America, Dawn Gagnon; Gun Powder & Gasoline, Jugjit More-Curran; Hiking, Andrea MacLean; If I had a Hammer, Doreen Hookey; My Paddle's Clean & Bright, Jenn Campbell; Swimming, Ian MacMillan; The Sky, Doug Roughton; Underwater, Jugjit More-Curran; Water, Cyndy MacIntyre; Winter Wonderland, Kim Turner; Youth 12 & over, Liam Hookey; Youth 9-11, Claire Youngman; and, Youth 8 & under, Emily Youngman. “Wow... lovely photos. So many talented people on the lake,” commented Anna Fummerton. “Thanks for sharing!” For those who didn’t get their entries in this time around, not to worry, it sounds as though the contest will run again at the end of 2021. “Overall, I think everyone was extremely pleased with the way things went and we’ll likely look to do this event again in the future,” added Berry. “We may juggle the categories around a little, but it’s clear we have some extremely talented photographers here on Buck Lake and we’re just happy to help give them a venue to share and showcase their work.” ■

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