Vol.21 No.12

March 25, 2021 Vol. 21, No. 12

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Land O'Lakes Pubic School Shuttered After Outbreak

By Jeff Green ate on Friday afternoon (March 19), the Limestone District School Board put out a press release announcing the closure of Land O'Lakes Public School (LOLPS) in Mountain Grove, until April 6, because of the COVID-19 outbreak in the school “Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health has been notified that a second student at Land O’Lakes Public School has tested positive for COVID19, bringing the current number of positive cases at the school to three.

“As a result, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has directed that the entire school will close for two weeks to help control further spread. The school will remain closed until Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

“Furthermore, all students who attend Land O’Lakes Public School, all riders of Bus 583, [including some students who attend Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake] and all staff who worked at Land O’Lakes Public School, any time from March 8 to March 19, 2021, and their household contacts, must self-isolate until they hear otherwise. This includes all families of staff and students who are already isolating. Families will receive more information in the coming days with additional public health guidance.”

A testing clinic took place at LOLPS on Sunday, March 21, for the school community and the students from Granite Ridge who ride on bus 583. Late on Monday, after test results came back, the students who ride on bus 583, and their families, were released from quarantine.

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down, began to unfold on Monday (March 15), when the Limestone Board revealed that a staff member, at the school, had tested positive.

At that time, students in one of the classes at the school were informed that they needed to go home and enter isolation. A pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic took place Monday afternoon in the school parking lot.

LOLPS is a small, rural school with numerous multi-grade classes, more so this year as there are a number of students who are learning virtually from a member of the LOLPS teaching staff who has been assigned to the Limestone Board Virtual Learning department. Although the school remained open all week, attendance was very light, as few as 10 students, according to reports from parents.

On Wednesday (March 17) after one student had tested positive, an outbreak was declared by the Limestone Board and KFLAPH, but the school still remained open.

On Thursday afternoon (March 18), Dr. Moore said, during a media call, that 3 people at LOLPS had tested positive, two staff members and one student. Dr. Moore said that the test results from a pop-up test clinic at the school on Monday had all come back negative thus far. He added that the students who had tested negative would need to be tested again, “in 5 to 7 days” before they would be free and clear of any potential infection at the school.

The Frontenac News sought clarification, later on Thursday, about the 3 individuals who had tested positive, and KFLAPH con-

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firmed via email that one of the staff members, included in the 3 positive cases, is a staff member, who is currently working as a virtual educator.

The next day, KFLAPH learned that a second student had tested positive, and the school was closed down.

In their release on Friday, the Limestone Board said: "In the interests of maintaining privacy, the board will not identify individuals that have tested positive for COVID-19.

The school and board are working with KFL&A Public Health to identify cohorts of students, staff and others who may have been in close contact with the COVID-19 positive people at the school. Not all students or staff will be affected by a positive case.

"KFL&A Public Health, the school and

board are taking all necessary steps to prevent further spread of the virus, both in the school and the community. As always, the health and safety of students, staff and the school community remain our priority."

On Monday, March 22, the Limestone Board said that three students have now tested positive for COVID-19, the most recent positive test being confirmed on Saturday.

Karen Smith, of the Board, said that the outbreak includes 4 individuals, one staff member and 3 students.

As to the virtual staff member that KFLAPH had identified with Land O'Lakes Public School, Smith said, “there is a case of COVID-19 at the Elementary Virtual School. This case is not connected to the outbreak at LOLPS, as per outbreak and reporti guidelines.” ■

South Frontenac – Hillier’s Conduct Not Condoned Or Supported

By Wilma Kenny Randy Hillier’s Conduct Not Condoned At the Committee of the Whole Meeting on March 9, 2021 Councillor Sleeth served a notice of motion that South Frontenac Council inform the Premier of Ontario and members of the Ontario Legislature that Council is in no way supportive of the actions of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, MPP, Randy Hillier and MPP Randy Hillier. his blatant disregard for those restrictions and regulations put in place for the safety of residents in response to the COVID 19 pandemic and that this is not the way in which the Township of South Frontenac wishes to have this riding represented.

The motion was made: “That Council inform the Premier of Ontario and the Ontario Legislature that the conduct of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, MPP Randy Hillier is in no way condoned or supported by the Council of the Township of South Frontenac; and that this resolution be forwarded to all other municipalities within the riding.”

In speaking to the motion, Sleeth said, “It is despicable that a person being paid by the people should flaunt the law, thus endangering peoples’ lives.” The motion passed unanimously, with no discussion.

ATV Access to K&P Trail Through Verona A report from Development Services recommended that Council oppose the extension of the trial period for ATV access to the K&P Trail between Bellrock and Craig Road in Verona due to the anticipated residential growth and development in that area. (County Council will be discussing this issue at their March 17 meeting the next day after this meeting.)

Councillor Revill proposed an amendment to Development Services’ motion: “That Council oppose the permanent ATV access to the K&P Trail between Bellrock and Craig Road in Verona, at this time, due to the anticipated residential growth and development in that area;” and, “That Council support the extension of the trial period for ATV access to the K&P Trail between Bellrock and Craig Road in Verona to be reviewed between the Township and the County once further information is available on the anticipated housing development in Verona.”

Councillor Sutherland spoke about the incompatibility of mixed motorized and non-motorized use of trails, particularly in hamlets, with denser populations. He cited Quebec, where trail networks for motorized vehicles are separate from these

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for bicycles and walkers, and Lanark, which he described as “a nightmare” due to mixed use trails. He said he got frequent complaints: “people who bike and walk don’t like to have to dodge all the time,” adding that the Verona trail went right beside the school, where teachers are trying to encourage village children to walk and bike to school more often. He did suggest the real solution would be to establish a parking lot north of Verona to accommodate the ATV users.

Ruttan agreed with Sutherland, but said that extending the trial might provide more data about trail use.

Sleeth said he liked the amendment, adding that he thought it was a minority who behaved badly.

Leonard said he had not heard any objections to ATVs on the trail; the ATV club had been welcomed by Verona businesses and the church. "Why buy more property when we have a good parking lot already?”

Mayor Vandewal said he had received only one petition against ATVs, “And half the signatures were from Kingstonians.” He said there were plans to enhance the trailhead, and he preferred not to make ATV use permanent until they could see what happens with the seniors’ housing project in Verona.

The amended motion carried, and will be shared with the County prior to their meeting.

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Verona ATV Pilot Extended

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he split between people who support “nature trails” that prohibit the use of ATVs and snowmobiles, and those who support “multi-use” trails that permit them, has long been a feature of debates about the purchase and construction of the K&P trail in Frontenac County.

Developing the K&P Trail as a recreational trail for Frontenac County and Kingston residents, while at the same time creating a loop on the Trans Canada Trail (now rebranded as The Great Trail) and creating tourist opportunities, for cyclist and ATV enthusiasts alike, has been a major Economic Development initiative for Frontenac County since 2007.

To accommodate the different ideas about nature trails vs. motorised trails, the K&P was built with an internal border. The K&P crosses over Road 38 just north of Verona, between Vanluven and Howes Lakes, very close to Craig Road. South of Craig Road, the K&P is a nature trail, and north of Craig Road it is a multi-use trail.

That arrangement has led to more or less peaceful co-existence among trail users. However, a few years ago, Frontenac County purchased a former gas station from South Frontenac Township, just to the north of the Hardwood Creek bridge at the foot of Verona. Road 38 is on one side of the lot, and the K&P Trail is on the other side. It is an ideal location for people to park their cars, and hop on the trail, for walking, cycling, or ATV’ing. When the Verona District ATV Club was established, the idea of extending the multi-use trail south from Craig Road to the Hardwood Creek Trailhead was put forward.

Last summer, Frontenac County, with support from South Frontenac Council, permitted the extension of the multi-use portion of the trail to the Trailhead in Verona, on a trial basis. In the fall, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) of Frontenac County, which includes members of Frontenac County Council as well as public appointees from all four corners of the county, formed a sub-committee to look at the multi-use trail extension, Their task was to consider whether Frontenac County Council should make the change permanent, whether the county should prohibit ATVs on the trail south of Craig Road once and for all,

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or allow for one more summer and make a final decision later on.

The CDAC sub - committee is made up of Alan Revill, who sits on both South Frontenac and Frontenac County Council, as well as community members Mary Kloosterman, Barrie Gilbert and Greg Rodgers from CDAC. The Frontenac County economic development department had already undertaken a survey in the early fall about the matter, and CDAC heard from a number of businesses, community groups and individuals in Verona about what had taken place last summer.

While concerns were raised, opposition to the motorised extension of the trail through Verona was muted.

In an oral report, the working group opposed the extension of the motorised trail through Verona, saying ATV traffic through the residential and commercial town was contrary to the public interest. CDAC recommended that Frontenac County end the experiment and restrict motorised use to north of Craig Road permanently.

Before the matter came to Frontenac County Council last Wednesday, however, it was also considered by South Frontenac Council, on March 16 (see South Frontenac Council report in this edition).

The South Frontenac planning department presented a report to Council, which also recommended keeping motorised use of the trail to north of Craig Road. The planning department is working on a seniors’ residence complex in Verona, which abuts the trail, and does not see a motorised trail as a compatible use.

At the South Frontenac meeting, Alan Revill proposed that instead of making a final decision, Council should propose another pilot year, to allow for more study of the matter, as plans for the housing development are firmed up.

Council agreed. They made a recommendation to Frontenac County, which was meeting the following morning (March 17), to allow the use for the summer of 2021.

At Frontenac County Council the next morning, Marc Moeys from the Verona District ATV Club talked about the safety measures that had been in place, their safety concerns about ATVs using Road 38 in Verona, and the partnership that the ATV Association and the Frontenac County Economic Development department

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The staff report to Council on the matter was prepared by Richard Allen of the Economic Development department. Allen cited the study which had been done in the fall, and the potential the use will bring to the tourist economy in the township. He recommended that Frontenac County Council ermit the usage permanently, bucking the proposal of CDAC. “Safety for all users of the K&P Trail is a priority for the county, and with effective trail management practices, staff suggest that the actual risk posed by ATVs on the trail, through the Verona Corridor, is quite low.

The requirement to have ATVs use Road 38 may actually create additional safety concerns, as ATVs would have to travel at

higher speeds in order to travel with normal vehicular traffic, and the narrow roadway could introduce hazards for vehicles travelling at different speeds or vehicles who wish to overtake an ATV in the roadway,” Allen wrote in his report.

Faced with a staff recommendation in one direction, an opposing view from both CDAC and the South Frontenac Planning department, and a proposal by Alan Revill and South Frontenac Council to permit the use for one more summer before making a final decision, Frontenac County Council chose to extend the pilot project for one more summer.

Subsequently, both Mary Klooserman and Barrie Gilbert have resigned from the CDAC

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I deeply value our Frontenac News community paper. I also appreciate the opportunity to speak out frankly on important issues. I am bewildered at the overwhelming eagerness to receive the COVID shot, considering it is an experimental shot that even health officials are cautioning does not provide immunity nor prevent transmission. Covid shots are associated with a number of deaths and adverse effects (CDC’s VAERS reporting system).

Many prominent virologists and immunologists are speaking out on this issue, but we aren’t hearing it from mainstream media. It’s difficult to make informed choices when all of the information is not on the table. Is the shot the wrong weapon in the middle of a pandemic? Will the results be disastrous? Do we need more proof that these shots are safe? Do we need more time to seriously consider whether taking these shots is the right course for us?

Adopting a casual, give-it-a-try-anyway attitude towards a shot that does not provide immunity or prevent transmission and may cause your autoimmune system to overreact, resulting in a serious adverse reaction or death baffles me. I wonder if there are many others out there with serious reservations about having this experimental drug injected in their bodies.

Shouldn’t our health care system instead be working on prevention (boosting

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our natural immune systems) and providing alternative therapies that have been successful in combating COVID? Do you feel fully informed about the risks COVID shots pose for your health? Full lists of shot ingredients and health risks are not available to us, so how can we make an informed choice? Given concerns about safety of these shots, and lack of full and validated information, might it be reasonable to adopt a personal wait-and-see approach for at least a few months?

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And also to the doctor's and staff from the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre.

I received my covid vaccine earlier this week.

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COVID's No Joke

In the editorial “60 is the new 80 Where Vaccine is Concerned” I found serious information presented in a humourous way.

Is there a certain giddiness about the fact that our area is now receiving vaccines?

It’s as if to say, “They (the vaccines) are

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here now . . . just give it to us, whatever it is''. I understand, but more information is needed. The vaccines are third stage experimental vaccines that have never been used before, approved on an emergency basis and administered in a state of emergency. How do we think clearly given all that emergency? Nothing is getting an adequate degree of checks and balances.

The author of the article even exhibited the gift of prophecy, correctly predicting that AstraZeneca would be approved for 70 years olds. What would not have been safe for me yesterday is perfectly safe for me today. Really? Fears over health complications with this vaccine caused many countries to suspend its use.

Many medical people are worried, and

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Blasko Development: Eel Bay, Sydenham Lake Development Services brought a lengthy report concerning a zone change and site plan which would permit development of a 1.3 acre lot of record with frontage on a part of Eel Bay that is a provincially significant wetland.The subject property is a peninsula that consists of a high, steep, barren bedrock outcrop surrounded by trees. It is 65 metres wide at the widest spot. (Note: This knoll was covered with mature growth forest until approximately 45 years ago, at which time it was clear-cut and left to erode.) Because the lot is part of a 1968 plan of subdivision, the Township is permitting development, but only with a very long and detailed site plan agreement, which is a tool that the Township can use to ensure that mitigation measures recommended in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Ecological Services, July 27, 2020) are implemented.

The current owner, Robert Blasko, proposes to construct a 2019 square foot dwelling with a loft and an attached garage on the cleared plateau at the top of the outcrop. A sewage system with Level IV treatment would be installed south of the dwelling in a bowl-shaped area which

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they do speak out, often at great personal risk. Can we even get answers to our questions from our health providers? We require knowledge of the risks as well as the benefits.

We are not buying bananas here, or red peppers, or new or used cars. Lots of people read this newspaper and while they may enjoy the humour of this article I wonder if they appreciate the handling of this matter in such a frivolous way. To ask, “Who needs a space aged ‘rdna’(?) vaccine when an old school AstraZeneca hair of the dog vaccine will do the trick? " could be comical in a different situation, but I find it incorrect in every way...and nonsensical, in a time I would prefer that things made more sense.

- Carol Pepper contains some soil. The site plan agreement addresses the ongoing maintenance which the system will require.

Most of Council’s concerns centred around a deck and a gazebo (for which no building permit can be found so far,) which is overhanging the bank along the shoreline.

Cataraqui Conservation staff confirmed that the existing deck and gazebo are located within the erosion hazard zone and they do not support the owner’s request to recognize the location and setbacks of them. Township staff also do not support this request. The site plan agreement includes a provision requiring any replacement of the deck and gazebo to be subject to a subsequent application under the Planning Act, which would control relocation of these structures.

After considerable discussion and at the planner’s suggestion, Council chose to defer a decision, to allow staff time to have further discussion with the owner about either removing the gazebo, or relocating it to a spot more in keeping with the Township’s environmental policies.

Public meeting An online public meeting to obtain feedback about the proposed closure and transfer of a portion of unopened road allowance abutting Rideau Crescent Lane, Storrington, was resolved when the two adjoining property owners, Prunster and Cunningham, expressed their willingness to divide the land in question and share the cost of survey, purchase and administration. ■

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• If all goes well, The North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve will have an observatory built on site by this summer for public observing nights! Final funding has been approved to build a 10’ by 10’ roll off roof at the observatory pad.

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• 2021 is a big year for the Bellrock Community Hall building.

It is turning 160 years old. The Bellrock Hall Committee is looking for ideas on how to celebrate this monumental event.

With the help of the South Frontenac Community grant in 2020, the hall kitchen, bathrooms and hallway were painted.

New lights and faucets were added, as well. The community garden provided Sydenham's food bank with 5 deliveries of fresh produce. This year, the garden has already received a large donation of seeds from Verona's Bear Root Gardens.

Thanks, Pat and Kate Joslin.

• Batter up! Verona-Hartington Softball Association is holding in-person registrations Wednesday, March 24 from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday, March 27 from 9am to noon at the Verona Lion's parking lot. COVID protocols apply. Online registrations are also open at FCMSA.ca until April 6.

• Get your Spring Break Box courtesy of the Township of South Frontenac. Verona and area families will have an opportunity to order a box full of activities and goodies for the school break in April! The box features locally sourced items from all over the Township. There is something for the young and the young at heart! The township has made an effort to include something for all members of your household. Green thumbs can start their summer herb garden with seeds from Bear Root Gardens! Plan a family game night with a deck of cards from Nicole's Gifts, or get creative with some South Frontenac colouring sheets. The list goes on! Go on the

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March 25, 2021 Battersea/ Storrington column. All things welcome (space permitted, of course). Favourite recipes, birthdays or anniversaries, shout out to your neighbour, a report of how you did tree tapping, anything at all! Send ‘em my way.

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• Well, the good news is that more and more residents of Arden have been or have appointments for their first vaccine shot. Thanks to the Ontario Government portal, the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, and the Sharbot Lake Health team, our area has the coverage required for its residents. Thanks to each and every person who made this happen. There is now hope for the future.

• Just a reminder about the Easter Services, here in Arden.

The Good Friday service will be online only - Cheryl will send out the link Friday morning, Apr 2. Easter Sonrise service at Big Clear Lake beach at will be at 7:00am (social distancing guidelines in effect). Easter church services at all three churches will be held at the regular times (health and safety protocols in place) – there will also a recorded Easter service available online - Cheryl will send out the link Fri or Sat morning. Note that links to the you tube services are also posted on our website: www.ardenpastoralcharge.ca • Have you made your reservations for the Roast Beef Dinner yet? Please get in touch with the Ranch, and I’m sure you still take advantage of this super meal.

• There is a free workshop, through Connections, Adult Learning and S.A.L.T. regarding medications and vaccines, Friday March 26, 11:00am to 11:45am. To register, please email Joyce Bigelow at SALT@ncalc.ca or call 613-3756640. For more information, you could check out the Connections Facebook page, or just call Joyce.

• Thinking of Theresa O’Conner and William Lowery or any other person who is facing troubling times..

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• Happy 75th birthday, Harold Lake! Enjoy your day! With lots of love, Roberta and family.

• I got this notice from Nona Mariotti to share with you this week: 2021 Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is hosting several webinars on water-related topics in Ontario. The webinars are free but online registration is required. The first webinar runs from 10:00am to noon on Wednesday, March 24th. More information about the webinar is available on the CELA website.

• Did you get your tickets for the Storrington Lion’s Club Fish Fry happening April 2nd? Tickets are $20 and all proceeds stay local and support our community. Give them a call at 613-353-3028.

• The Storrington Lion’s Club is also looking to support community projects in Battersea, Sunbury and Inverary. Project ideas must be submitted from groups (no individuals) and must be aimed at bringing our community closer and stronger. The deadline to apply is April 19th, 2021, please contact the Club for more information: storringtionlionsclub@gmail. com.

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Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Did you know our local pharmacist extraordinaire, Eric Tobia, celebrated his ten year anniversary at Tobia’s Guardian Pharmacy in Northbrook? The community is so appreciative of Eric and his extraordinary team who work tirelessly to keep everyone healthy. Calling all local farmers and artisans! The Land O’ Lakes Lions Club is hoping to start a Farmers Market this year in Northbrook and is looking for vendors who may be interested in participating. The market would run from June to September. Please contact Carol Kavish to express interest and for additional details. carol.kavish@gmail.com • Hunter’s Creek Golf Course will be offering baked ham, scallop potatoes, baked beans, and coleslaw for Easter Sunday dinner for $15.95. Add $3.00 more and enjoy a slice of apple cake for dessert.

• Addison’s Restaurant will be serving a turkey dinner on the Friday and Saturday of the Easter weekend. Along with the turkey dinner, you will dine on soup and pumpkin pie. The cost of this scrupulous meal is $23.00. Please call ahead to reserve take out or eat in at 613-336-8265. And do not forget to check out Addison’s COVID Comeback Cuisine for the month of April!

• Finnegan’s General Store has created a partnership with Moosely Cupcakes.

• Hurrah, Milligan Meats located in Cloyne will be open is open 7 days a week starting March 24, 2021!

• NAEC’s Parent Council has sent home the Epicure Fundraiser with all students. The Epicure package is $25.00 for a box of 6 seasonings/mixes. For those of us who do not have any children at the school, you can put in an order by Friday, March 26, 2021 at Nowell Motors in Cloyne. Ask for Michelle.

She will be ready to accept your cash and take down your contact information.

• Lennox and Addington Resources for Children (LARC) now has three FREE playgroups running in the area. These groups are run by registered ECE's and will follow a strict guideline of COVID-19 protocols to ensure everyone's safety. The groups are run in Flinton, Northbrook and Denbigh. If you would like to register, please go to www.picktime.com/LARC to ensure you get your space. For more information call 613-336-8934 x 257 or message Morgan Wilson.

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• The Easter Bunny will be making a stop in our area very soon! On Saturday, April 3rd, the Denbigh Griffith Lions have a drive-in event with the Easter Bunny, 11am to noon, with a scavenger hunt and prizes at the Lions Hall in Griffith.

COVID protocols will be followed.

• The Denbigh Food Bank will be open on Tuesday, April 13th, and will continue to operate in the same way it has for the last while, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

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March 25, 2021 • The Addington Highlands Public Library page, addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca, has links to many valuable resources, including Flipster for online magazines, Service Ontario, and more.

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• Our deepest sympathy to the family of Hazel MacKinnon, who passed on. We lost another great entertainer from our club. She and her late husband ran the Ole Tyme Fiddlers party in Napanee for years. Her friendship and her great singing will be missed.

• We also have two more great entertainers who have not been in good health for a long time, Margaret Taylor and Bill Ailsworth. We hope the gorgeous weather will light up their spirits and a miracle will drop by their doorstep. Get well soon.

• Talking about this gorgeous weather, I hope those pesky flies will forget us this spring (black flies).

• Don’t forget to get your income tax done, the time is here.

They are as much of a nuisance as the black flies.

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• In-person softball registration took place on Wed., Mar. 24Th, but on Sat., March 27th from 9:00-noon at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, there will be another opportunity to register players. Covid restrictions will be in force at the hall so please follow the rules posted. Online registration is also available at www.fcmsa.ca. Registration fees will not be collected at this time until the association knows if the softball season is allowed to start. Payment will be required when uniforms are handed out.

• Covid cases are rising so be careful as we enter the yellow zone. Many have received their shots but we are a long way from everyone being vaccinated.

• Happy belated birthday to Doreen Morey.

Sorry we missed you last week!

• Happy birthday to Darlene Evans and Karen Lalonde.

• Quote of the week - “The power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscoglia

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• Special thinking of you to Angie Deline, who had gall bladder surgery this past week, and to Theresa (Badour) Lowery who recently had some medical tests. Also thinking of our public school students and families who are on quarantine shut down with thanks to the front line workers who established a special (school only) pop-up testing clinic at Land O’Lakes school on the weekend. Bravo, everyone- let’s stay safe.

• An 8 month old pure bred yellow lab named “Penny” was lost on Harlowe Road on the weekend. He has a limp, wears a training collar but no name tag. If you see him, give a shout and we’ll get him home (he’s not our dog).

• Great news- the overwhelming public response to the dump amnesty loads was heard by our township and the free loads will continue with each property receiving a free pass.

The passes must be picked up at the township office and will not be mailed out with the tax bill, so please, let’s take advantage of this marvellous program to continue sprucing up our yards and roadsides. Special thanks to the many volunteers who are offering spring roadside clean ups- it looks super duper! Please refer to the Waste and Recycling section on the Township Website for more information.

• A big shout out to Neil Swan of Bordenwood who came to the rescue of the Honourable Lisa MacLeod- Ontario’s minister for heritage, sport, tourism and culture, when her car broke down on Highway 401. Neil stopped, lent a hand, and even got the Honourable minister some lunch. The article was featured on the local television station and really

praised Neil for his kindness. Kingston’s Mayor, Brian Paterson, also added his thanks.

• Sorry, I made a mistake in naming the Grandparents last week when announcing Emily Clark’s engagement, so here is the corrected and hopefully accurate details. Congratulations to Emily Clark on her engagement to Andrew Bowen.

Emily is the daughter of Rick and Louise (Schonaeur) Clark and the Grand daughter of Howard and Nadine Clark of Henderson, and Harold (Ted) and the late Sheila Schonaeur.

Congratulations.

• Hope that our own Pearl Killingbeck is feeling improved.

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• The sap is running! Thanks, Bill, for my 2021 sample – delicious!

• Welcome to Lyndsey and family, who recently moved to Inverary. It was nice to bump into you exploring the park.

Little Charlie certainly was giving the playground a good inspection!

• Happy first birthday, Isla! She entered the world in the midst of COVID turmoil and her first few weeks were at KGH. Now she is all smiles and ready for her “drive-by” first birthday celebration on Saturday.

• Library boxes are at the gates of Ken Garrett Memorial Park ready for your enjoyment! Feel free to browse, borrow, return or donate!

• The Gerald Ball Pickleball Courts will open mid-April.

Register now for our introductory sessions! The new courts are located at 3364 Moreland Dixon Road and offer lights, ample parking, and permanent nets for pickleball enthusiasts. Check out the South Frontenac Pickleball Facebook Page for times and details or post online if you are looking for a game!

• April 13th is our next 2-hour 'Introduction to Pickleball' session providing new players an opportunity to meet new people and see what it is all about! Contact Kelli at kattgrrrl@gmail.com or 613-545-5288.

• Softball gegistration - Inverary Youth Activities Inc. will be holding Minor Softball Registration for children of all ages on Wednesday March 24th 6 – 9 pm and Saturday March 27th 9 am – 12 noon at the Ken Garrett Memorial Park Canteen 4010 Perth Road, Inverary or contact: Shawn Pearce at 613453-2437 or email: youth.activities@hotmail.com Registration closes on April 3rd.

• Vaccination at Inverary Pharmasave. Leonard Chan, the pharmacist, held a two-day vaccination event the weekend of March 13,14 and has continued with appointments at the drugstore. Inverary Pharmasave received 500 doses.

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• Well we received our first shot for the year long virus. We will receive the next shot in a few weeks, • Paul, a resident here, is starting to play many songs on his mouth organ. He is very good.

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• Spring officially arrived on the weekend, and, unlike most years, it sure feels like Spring. I went to town wearing shoes and not boots. One can go for a walk in a lighter spring jacket. I made my first batch of maple syrup on the weekend and I was kept busy collecting sap as it ran and ran. Just a reminder to contact Elaine if you are interested in attending the first SMART exercise class with information about Osteoporosis. You can reserve your spot at elaineatcanonto@ gmail.com or at 613-519-3588.

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• Free yard “sale” - South Frontenac Residents are invited to place free items curb side – “one man’s give away is another man’s gold” – on April 10th & 11th. Bargains for all!

Remember to practice social distancing.

• Storrington Lions Club is looking for projects to support in Sunbury, Battersea and Inverary. If your group could use funding for a project that will make our community closer and stronger, please email the club by April 19th at storringtonlionsclub@gmail.com • Bottle drive to complete the new washroom building at Ken Garrett Park will return full steam ahead on April 1st so keep those empties! South Frontenac Township is cancelling 2021 swim and day camps due to COVID-19.

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Your sleeping posture is also just as important as how you sit or stand, and it can have a great impact on your quality of sleep. This is referred to as “sleep ergonomics.” It is important to ensure that, as we rest, we are in a comfortable and safe position in order to prevent any additional strain to the body. Your mattress, body position, and pillow all contribute to sleep ergonomics.

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Eorn Announces Rogers To Partner On Cell Gap Project

By Craig Bakay he Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) will be partnering with Rogers Communications in EORN’s Cell Gap Project to vastly improve cell phone coverage from Renfrew to Kingston to Peterborough.

In an online meeting announcement, which included Maryam Monsef, federal Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, Laurie Scott, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, Peterborough County Warden Murray Jones, EORN chair, and several others to announce Rogers as the successful bidder to join the partnership which is now valued at more than $300 million, including $71 million from each of the federal and provincial governments, and $10 million from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and most municipalities within the Eastern Ontario Mayors Caucus.

“The investment Rogers is making in our region has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to working with their team to strengthen cellular networks across the region,” said Jones. “We also appreciate the support of our federal and provincial partners.

“Together we’re building on the investment we’ve already made in broadband infrastructure to deliver value and quality in closing the gap in mobile services.”

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Among the goals of the project are to provide: • 99 per cent of the area with voice calling services.

• At least 95 per cent of the area with standard-definition (SD) level services such as video-app calls, basic app usage and SD video streaming.

• At least 85 per cent of the area with service levels that can support streaming high definition video and data-intensive apps.

EORN has conducted four different studies that found: • 40 per cent of the area does not have access to high-definition services that allow streaming HD video.

• 20 per cent of the area does not have access to standard definition video, typical mobile app use and video app calling.

• 10 per cent has no voice calling service.

EORN estimates predict that this project could create more than 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs and spur $420 million in new business revenue over 10 years, improve safety so people aren’t left stranded with “no signal,” provide greater choice to residents in areas where traditional broadband is not available and ready the region for the next evolution of technology. ■

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Voluntary Septic Re-Inspection Program To Remain For 2021 At Least

by Craig Bakay was faulty, I sure wouldn’t want somebody inspecting it,” a landfill site become just land?” orth Frontenac Township will continue on with its vol- said Coun. Wayne Good.

“It was 25 years but the Province hasn’t held to that,” untary septic re-inspection program for 2021 and reCouncil decided strike up a committee with two or three said Reeder. “There is a process to treat it like a brown visit a mandatory program that the North Frontenac Lake councillors to look into a mandatory program but the field site.”

Association Alliance has been pushing for after a report committee won’t be including Sproule, who CAO Cheryl “The reason I ask is was to use it as a staging area for from the Public Works Manager in December, Council Robson said was going to be very busy this summer with ATVs and snowmobiles,” Martin said. decided at its regular (online) meeting Friday. a number of road and other projects.

“That’s definitely a possibility as long as there are no In his report Friday, Public Works Manager Darwyn Budget approved building or asphalt put on it,” Reeder said. “But you should Sproule said that since 2005, 773 inspections have been Council formally passed its 2021 budget with a 1.71 be able to put down some gravel.” completed with only three of those needing major repairs per cent (municipal) increase that will add $6.75 per (See page 11 for commentary by the North Frontenac or replacement. That represents 26 per cent of the water- $100,000 of assessment.

Lake Associationn Alliance) ■ front septic systems in the Township.

Treasurer Kelly Watkins As part of the 2021 program several additions have said they were taking $2.6 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP been made including: million out of reserves, • Promoting the program and providing education regard- leaving about $8 million in Central Frontenac ing septic system performance. reserves.

• Township to continue covering inspection costs.

“I don’t think we need • Publish participation rates annually by lake. to add to reserves at this • Address the fear factor by stressing that only a very time,” she said. small percentage of systems are identified as deficient Landfill report Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and requiring significant repairs. The most common recThere have been miniommendation is for pumping. mal complaints and inciZB-03-21 (Brunke) • Making inspections even more convenient. dents with North Frontenac Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac • Draw on the commitment and support among the mem- Landfill sites, senior project received an application under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, to bership referenced by the NFLAA and others. manager for Cambium, told re-zone the subject property from an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to a site-specific • Complete some research and identify candidate prop- Council.

Waterfront Residential (RW-X) Zone. The application has been deemed complete. erties that would warrant a mandatory inspection if there “There have been some Public Meeting: The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public was such a program and specifically address the need in litter issues but they’re meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant a letter sent to the property owner. mostly due to ‘critters,’” she to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.

He said that there is currently $6000 budgeted for the said.

The public meeting will be held on the 13th day of April, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. using program.

She said the Township electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by April 9th on the However, he said, if the program became mandatory, still has 49 years of capacTownship website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, there would be significant staff time to establish and track ity left, 40 if the Ardoch site please contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk, Township of Central Frontenac at 613properties resulting in a (minimum) cost of $22,000 which is not reopened.

279-2935, ext. 237. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in could be offset with a user fee.

She said they are also advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca.

“Enforcement for noncompliant property owners could petitioning the MOE to rebe a significant issue with associated costs,” the report duce the number of site Subject Property: The property is legally known as Part Lot 28, Concession 1, Hungry said. visits to one per year, which Lake, Geographic Township of Olden.

In the Council meeting, Sproule said he himself is a would result in “substantial licenced installer and has experience. savings” to the Township.

“If people care about mandatory inspections, they “The Gull Lake Landfill should care about voluntary just as much,” he said. “I Site has been closed for care about lake quality as much as everyone else (but) 20 years,” said Dep. Mayor there would be a lot of legwork involved with a mandatory Gerry Martin. “When does re-inspection.

“It would take 10 years to inspect the 3,000 properties in the Township and I just don’t see us doing 100 per year.”

He also said that any Key Map such program would reCONTRACTING & BUILDING Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to re-zone the quire hiring outside exsubject property from an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to a site-specific Waterfront Carpenter $22-$30/hour pertise as “none of us are Residential (RW-X) Zone. The effect of the application will be to allow the construction of water quality experts” and Carpenter/Supervisor $25-$35/hour a cottage on this existing lot of record. The cottage will be restricted to a maximum size of that there is a process for 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet) and will be located a minimum of 15 metres from addressing poorly performCarpenter with minimum 3 years experience the shoreline. A boathouse will not be permitted. ing systems.

Carpenter/Supervisor with minimum 6 years experience Other applications: The subject property is not the subject of any other current Planning Council had varying Join our growing team on the cutting edge Act applications. opinions on a mandatory of the custom home building industry! program.

Notification of Decision: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Coun. John Inglis and Commercial, Residential and Agricultural projects Central Frontenac on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written Fred Perry advocated for it request to Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk, Township of Central Frontenac, 1084 Elizabeth We have a vast array of lifts and safety equipment and but the other five members Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com. require valid Working at Heights and Platform Lift weren’t so sure. certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Appeal Rights “I’m smack dab in the If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Resumes by email info@jonescbs.ca middle,” said Mayor Ron Council of the Township of Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but or phone for more info 613-268-2135.

Higgins. “How serious is the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make the problem? written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the “There’s no evidence person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. that there is an issue that If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make I’m aware of.” written submissions to the Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the “I don’t think that it’s Healthier Food for Healthier Dogs person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the reasonable to ask the resiLocal Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable dents of Cloyne to pay for grounds to do so. inspections on Malcolm Lake,” said Dep. Mayor Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is Gerry Martin. “Also, re-incollected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information spections should be every and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, 20 years, not 10.” and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information “Making it mandatory (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and concerns me,” said Coun. comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, Fred Fowler. “It would at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the have to build up a big buTownship of Central Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned. reaucracy (and) I know that while there are a lot of Additional Information related to the proposed zoning by-law amendment is available people moving here from during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to the big city but they need set up an appointment prior to attending. to be told things like you Also Available At Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 24th day of March, 2021. can’t put bleach or fat into Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO/Clerk a septic system.”

Township of Central Frontenac “(And)I believe that for 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 the most part, people want Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 to do what’s right.

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OBITUARY BENCE, Robert Joseph At Peterborough, on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Robert “Bob” Bence, of Kaladar, in his 96th year. Husband of the late Glenda (Mayo) Bence. Father of Tammy Gaylord (Michael), Kaladar, Karen Bence, Toronto, Laurie Bence (Rachel), Ennismore, Joe, Kaladar, Lisa Bence (Alvin), Key Largo, and Bobby (Deana), Arden. Grandfather of Sarah, Lindsay, Emma, Connor, Benjamin, Olivia, Ella, Joey, Jack, Lily, Davis and Lucy. Great grandfather of Griffin, Sam, Garnet and Charlie. Brother of Marjorie Steele (Clarke, deceased). The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed, from 2-6 p.m.

Friday, March 26. A private family service will be held. Spring Interment St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Flinton.

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The family received friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 12-2pm. The funeral service was held in the Chapel at 2pm.

Spring interment at the Ompah Cemetery.

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Online condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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Gerow, Douglas It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our Father, Douglas Gerow at Kingston General Hospital on Friday March 19, 2021 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Alberta.

Loving father of Wendy(Gord), Andre, Cynthia(Chris), Steven(Rachel). Loving Grandpa of Darcy, Danielle, Cayley, Shayla, Pamela, Chantelle and Kristine.

Great Grandpa of Andrew, Elliott, Sophia, Alison, Maggie and Reggie. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. He will be forever missed. For those who wish, in memoriam donations to the Kingston Humane Society in Doug’s memory would be thoughtfully appreciated by the family.

In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

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Call Terry Thake 613-353-2460 “I MAKE HOUSE CALLS” We will not be undersold on same quality monuments

OBITUARY

Brita Gerda Zeldenrust

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Lily Brunet!

March 25, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICES

Our dear mother Brita passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC, on March 18 due to complications related to strokes, at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband Yke (Nick) in 2015, and her brother Henk in 1978. She is survived by her daughters Ellen (Michel Desjardins), Marian (John Hammond) and Caroline (Camille Gosselin) seven grandchildren (Adrien, Simon, Bonnie, Jackie, Michael, Sophie, and Emma), two great grandchildren (Dominic and Aleya), nephew Marten de Vries (Nancy Nicolson), and sister-in-law Joanne Zeldenrust (Gerrit Jan).

Brita and Nick lived on Bordenwood Road near Henderson, Ontario for 30 years, and enjoyed being part of the Frontenac community.

Our mother had a rich and varied life. Born in Hilversum, the Netherlands, she grew up in Bogor, Indonesia, where her parents were teachers. When Indonesia was invaded

by Japan in 1942, Brita and her parents were interned in concentration camps for three years. When the war ended, Brita returned to the Netherlands by ship, and entered medical school at the University of Amsterdam. She married Nick in 1950 and received her medical degree in 1953.

In 1954, Nick and Brita emigrated to Canada with their first baby. Two more daughters were born in Regina; and in this new country, with a new language, Brita was licensed as a Canadian physician in 1960. The family moved to Southey, Saskatchewan in 1963 where Brita embarked on solo general practice for 13 years. Brita formed strong bonds with this farming community as their first female physician. After her experience with wartime imprisonment and starvation she was grateful for the opportunity to practice medicine and to give back to Canada, which she loved deeply.

In 1976, Brita and Nick retired. Living on their Douglas 32 sailboat Kemana, they set out from Vancouver and travelled throughout the Pacific Ocean for the next eight years, navigating by sextant.

Their return trip took them through the Panama Canal, up the Eastern Seaboard and via the inland waterway to Kingston Ontario in 1984. Here they restored an old farmhouse in Bordenwood, where Brita loved to tend her large vegetable garden and many flowers. She later wrote a book about their sailing adventure.

Following Nick’s death, she moved to Waterloo, and in 2017 to Victoria.

We extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Matthew Vaughan and the dedicated care team at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria who ensured quality care for our mother, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, until her end of life.

Messages of remembrance of Brita can be sent to britazeldenrustmemorial@ gmail.com. Donations in Brita’s memory can be made to Doctors Without Borders, or The Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Meeks

Thank you to the fire fighters and Paramedics for their quick response to my stove fire. Thank you also to everyone who offered concern and support in the days following. We appreciate everything everyone has done for us.

Verna and Sheila

Colonel (Ret’d) Dennis Brown 1942-2021 Dennis passed away peacefully with his wife Cynthia Brown of 31 years by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents Harold G. and Geneva Brown, his sister Carol Strong, his aunt Lillian Zacharko and his father-in-law Andrew Schmidt.

Dennis will be missed by his sons; Keith (Clare) Brown, William (Kathryn) Brown, stepsons Jason (Shantelle) McGill and Michael (Melanie) McGill.

He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Henry, Arthur, Hannah, Jordan, Robert, and Andrew. Also, will be remembered by his brothers-inlaw; Douglas Strong, Edward Schmidt (Joanne), Steven Schmidt (Wendy), sister-in-law Jennifer (Wilfred) Mercer and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dennis had a fulfilling 34-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed anything related to ancient archaeology. He was always up for a car trip and managed a crossword puzzle or two every day. He was extremely proud of his sons and delighted in his role as Grampa Brown. He enjoyed the caring and respect of his extended family and liked having the benefit of extra grandsons. His droll, but funny comments and his off beat sense of humor will leave a gaping hole in our midst. We will miss him.

Due to the current restrictions, the family has asked for those not in attendance to join in to watch the livestream or the recording of the Funeral Service on your own time. The funeral service will be Private at the James Reid Funeral Home on Monday March 22nd, 2021 at 1pm.

Please go to the James Reid Website and click on Dennis’ obituary to view the service recording.

On behalf of the family and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Inverary United Church (e-transfer to inveraryunitedchurch@hotmail.com or cheque to Inverary United Church, Box 69, Inverary, ON K0H 1X0) would be kindly appreciated.

Fresh Flowers for all Occasions • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn • Special Holidays • Boutonnieres & Corsages We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & Now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook.

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SERVICES

The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word.

Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

HALL RENTAL

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

PAYS CASH $$$

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

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

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.

FOR SALE 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 LARGE ROUND BALES of clean wheat straw, stored inside, would trade for good hay. Clean double cut red clover seed also for sale. Also red Simmental bull 2 years old for sale. 613354-2460.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HALL RENTAL SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-372-0917.

VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www. veronalions.ca

HELP WANTED SOMEONE TO RENOVATE bathroom: replace tub, toilet, sink and floor. Text 613-770-3611 COTTAGE CLEANER WANTED – Experienced.

References. Beautiful rented private cottage.

Weekly, Saturdays. Crow Lake Village area.

Car. Long term arrangement only. Premium paid for right party. Phone Chuck, 1-519-7481454 or email Charlesnmarie@gmail.com HOUSEKEEPING - cottage, Sharbot Lake.

Duties include cleaning and sanitizing. Call 613-692-2054 or email dkdods@gmail.com

HUNTING HUNTER EDUCATION, April 17 - Firearms course, April 24 Arden Legion. Call Bill, 613335-2786

SERVICES HANDYMAN SERVICE – repairs, drywall, painting, roofing etc. Serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

Help Wanted Sharbot Lake: Student (18+) to work with gentle, good natured man with Autism, two hours a day during 3–5 p.m., five days per week. Wage is $15.00/ hour.

Duties include: recreational activities, crafts and games. Ability and willingness to learn communication skills with someone who is non-verbal is necessary. Job runs from April 1 until August 27, weekends excluded. Suitable for those wishing to have a career with people who have special needs. Please call (613) 279-1134 to arrange for an interview. Must have Covid-19 vaccine (first dose). Care givers can arrange for an early dose in Kingston.

FORM 6 MunicipaI Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 15, 2021 at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake.

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

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

WANTED TO BUY FAMILY looking to buy farm or home with acreage within 15 minutes of Perth. Call or text 613-200-9190 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

Online Directory Contact the Frontenac News about a business listing on the Frontenac-Live.ca directory.

Employment Opportunity Permanent Full-Time Equipment Operator The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant full-time position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as an Equipment Operator.

Working under the direction of the Public Works Foreman (PWF), the incumbent will assist the PWF with a variety or construction, winter control, inspection, maintenance and repair services to roads and equipment, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in accordance with Legislation.

The salary range is $23.85– $27.99 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours. Hours will vary; weekend work and overtime will be required to meet the job requirements. Must be available 24/7, annually between November 15th to April 15th, to respond to a call to a designated Township garage within 30 minutes. Shall hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License(s) – with Class “DZ” endorsement. A comprehensive benefit package is available in accordance with Township policies.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

For further information, please contact Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng, Public Works Manager at (613) 479-2231 ext. 230 or email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, environmental contamination, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview 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.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 Ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

committee.

In his letter of resignation, Gilbert said “When the issue was brought before the full Council (17 March), it was presented in a format opposite to what CDAC had approved for Council. It appears that the county staff has pulled a dirty trick. One of our sub-committee resigned immediately. My written submission of potential environmental impacts was placed in an appendix and was ignored.

So much, for volunteers with expertise.

Mary Kloosterman said “I am looking for volunteer opportunities where I can make an impact. As is true in many things in life, there is usually one event that crystallises what you’ve been thinking, but I wasn’t upset with the decision that was made by Council.” ■

WANTED TO RENT

Roll No. 10 39 040 060 03600 0000; 11628 Road 38, Tichborne; PIN 36157-0109 (LT); Part Lot 25 Concession 1 Hinchinbrooke as in FR591003 (Parcel 1 & 2); Central Frontenac; File No. 17-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,976.12.

The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

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SEEKING SMALL HOUSE or Cottage – Frontenac area, 613-929-7754 phone only

A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office.

Description of Land:

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Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on April 5, 2021 Clearly marked “Confidential – Equipment Operator” 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

EXPERIENCED CLEANERS WANTED to clean rental cottages at Kirk Kove Cottages & Marina located in Arden.

Dates are every Saturday from June 26th-September 4th from 9:00AM2:00PM, additional shifts during the week/weekends in Spring and Fall. If interested, please contact Julie at: 613-336-2200 or stay@kirkkove.com.

Township of Addington Highlands Summer Positions The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking applications for three (3) Summer Positions.

Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. Youth aged 15 to 30 years are eligible to apply.

Reporting to the Manager of Roads and Waste, the Summer Youth will complete various tasks including roadside cleanup, labourer, traffic control, grass cutting and assisting Waste Site Attendants. These positions require the applicants to work both indoors and outdoors, be punctual, work safely with the proper PPE and have good work ethics.

Qualifications: • Must be able to report to either the Northbrook Garage, Denbigh Garage or any Township Waste Sites; • Must be willing to work weekends; • Be able to safely operate a riding lawnmower, push lawnmower and weedeater; • Although not a requirement, a valid drivers license would be an asset The compensation for this position is $14.25 per hour.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume including references, by 16:00 Thursday April 8th, 2021 to the undersigned.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Brett Reavie, Manager of Roads & Waste roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 telephone: (613) 336-2286 ext 206 fax: (613) 336-2847 The Township of Addington Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Human Rights Code. The Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or the assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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Authorized Agent For:

1B-3810 Perth Road, lnverary

Visit our Facebook page to get more information on our COVID-19 Vaccine clinic lnveraryPharmasave • 613-653-6337

Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Wednesday March 24

INVERARY - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 6pm-9pm.

Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Inverary Youth Activites will be holding Minor Softball Registration for children of all ages. Contact Shawn Pearce at 613-453-2437 or email youth.activities@hotmail.com registration closes April 3.

Friday March 26

COLD CASE CLUES - MURDER MYSTERY VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER 7pm.Presented by No So Amateur Amateurs with a % of proceeds going to New Leaf Link. Tickets $25 - get the zoom link by email and solve the murder! Contact mydramaqueen@gmail.

com or mackenzie.lee@xplornet.ca SHARBOT LAKE LEGION – Friday Night Supper - Roast Turkey. Eat in or take-out. Cost $13. Come early if eating in. Capacity fills quickly. Take-out pickup at 6pm. All COVID protocols in place.

SNOW ROAD STATION - S.A.L.T MEETING ON VACCINATION 11am-11:45am. Snow Road Hall.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) presentation. Availabe in person by pre-registration only - call 613-375-6640 - or online over Zoom email SALT@ncalc.ca for zoom or phone link, or look for Connections Adult Learning on Facebook

Saturday March 27

HARROWSMITH - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 9am-12pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Covid restrictions will be in full force at the hall so please follow the rules posted. Online registration is also available at www.fcmsa.ca Registration fees will not be collected at this time until the association knows if the softball season is allowed to start. Payment will be

• 11 to 11:45 am. It will take place virtually (on line or via telephone) or live. Limited capacity at the Snow Road Hall require first- come first- serve registration. A take home bag meal will also be available. To register, or for more information, contact Connections Adult Learning at SALT@nclc.ca or 613-375-6640.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Thinking of Pearl Killingbeck, the Mississippi columnist who has enlightened so many with her CoronaVirus Diary and the adventures of Johnnie and Pearl. We are sorry she has to stop writing but are hoping and praying that things work out for her. Everyone please keep her in your prayers.

Best of luck, Pearl. We, too, are looking for someone who would be interested in writing this column for the Parham/ Tichborne area.

Day Sale - April Sale 3- Thur.

Mar. 25 - Wed.?-?

Mar. 31 Butterball Turkeys $

1.97/lb

Compliments (Bone In) SmokedHams

1.77b

$

Northbrook/Denbigh, Ontario

is seeking to fill the following position

Medical Receptionist

2/$7

710 Ml Coke or Pepsi, 6-Pack

2/$6

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 required when uniforms are handed out.

INVERARY - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 9am12pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Inverary Youth Activities Inc. will be holding Minor Softball registration for children of all ages. Contact Shawn Pearce at 613453-2437 or email youth.activities@hotmail.com.

Registration closes April 3rd.

VERONA - HAM DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Verona Lions Hall. Ham, baked potato, coleslaw, beans, dessert and drink for $15. TAKE-OUT ONLY and advance tickets only. Tickets available at Nicole’s Gifts, Verona Rona Hardware and Asselstine’s Hardware. Tickets must be purchased by Wed March 24 at 5pm.

Thursday April 1

ARDEN - TAKE-OUT DINNER 5PM-6PM. CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH. The ranch will be will be hosting a community dinner. Take-out only, delivery options available upon request. Roast Beef with all of the fixings and pay what you can. Proceeds to the camper scholarship fund. Tax receipts available. RSVP to arden@scranch.ca or 613-335-5403.

Friday April 2

INVERARY - FISH FRY 4pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall. All 613-353-2086 to order. Pick-up time is between 4-6pm in the parking lot of the Storrington

• Thinking of you, also, to Cecil Cota, back home from his surgery, and also to Debbie (Cooke) Lindenblatt.

• Blue balloons were waving from the mail box of Ken & Lori Howes, who became first time grandparents and cannot wait to spoil Garrett Kenneth. Proud and excited parents are Kate & Niel BanBeek. Garrett was born on March 19 amid this pandemic. Congratulations for your little miracle.

• Not sure if anyone or group are saving milk/bread tags but the Lions Club are collecting the tabs from drink cans, so keep them in mind as you do your recycling.

• Sorry to hear of the outbreak at Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove - please keep these students, teachers, staff and family in your thoughts and prayers.

• Did you fill out the survey that Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association had on Survey Monkey? Talks are underway about if and how we can provide a safe environment for our kids to play ball. Be sure to fill out the survey so we can assess if the season will have enough participants and if we can do it safely. If you are able to volunteer your time to coach, assist, join the committee, please reach out to the executive as now more than ever it is important to do our part and join together so we can keep our kids active.

Lakelands Family Health Team

Compliments Salted Butter

Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm;

LCBO 11am-6pm

Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Cost is $20 per meal and includes two pieces of fish, French fries, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert. Proceeds to benefit the Storrington Lions Club and their work in the community.

Saturday April 3

DENBIGH - EASTER BUNNY DRIVE-IN EVENT 11am-12pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. The Easter Bunny is on his way! Drive-in event with a scavenger hunt and prizes. COVID protocols will be followed.

EASTER EGG HUNT 10:30am-1:30pm. North Frontenac Foodbank Fundraiser with a Covid safe Egg Hunt, Easter Basket Raffles, Free Draws & Healthy Snacks and Socially distanced picture with the Easter Bunny. Tickets for the Bike Raffle (8 Bikes & Helmets!) will be sold at the event and the draw will be May 3rd.

1-$2/00 or 3/$5.00

Sunday April 4

CLOYNE - EASTER DINNER 4pm-7pm. Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. Easter Dinner offering baked ham, scallop potatoes, baked beans and coleslaw for $15.95. Dine-In or Take-Out. Add $3.00 more and enjoy a slice of apple cake for dessert. Pre-order before 3pm 613-336-2587 or send a FB message.

Perth Road Peter Bird

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

• Perth Road United Church (PRUC) will continue with podcasts only, until Easter Sunday, April 4th. We want to be extra careful with all the variants that are going around. We will send updates if circumstances change. Please tune in from home, at 10:00am Sundays on the PRUC website at PRUC.ca.

• Meanwhile, here’s more of what’s been keeping people busy and active, and also some of the things they miss: • Pauline C. is keeping in contact with friends and family on the phone. She had a big surprise on her 65th birthday last year. She heard car horns honking in her driveway and found her two sisters in their cars, one car had HAPPY on its side and the other had BIRTHDAY. She keeps occupied playing computer games and reading. She tells me, “We are doing some work around the house. We’re presently waiting to paint some ceilings. With the time freed up by the pandemic, we cleaned the carpets. We have a couple of neighbours, one of who has Parkinson’s and the other has a hip problem so they look forward to the occasional home baked crème pie.

Another neighbour drives me around to pick up our meds and shopping. Our dog keeps us busy and enjoys a good walk.

One day we must have had 23 deer through the garden.

Lakelands Family Health Team Northbrook/Denbigh, Ontario is seeking to fill the following position

We are seeking an experienced medical receptionist. This is a full-time, permanent position. Competitive salary/benefits offered.

Position Type: Part-Time

For more information, including job description, please e-mail lakelandsfht@ gmail.com or call J. Powell at (613)3363121

For more information, including job description, please e-mail lakelandsfht@ gmail.com or call J. Powell at (613)3363121

Please apply by April 2, 2021

Please apply by March 31, 2021

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Social Worker

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North Frontenac Septic Re-Inspection Program

T

he North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance is encouraged by the decision taken on Friday, March 19 by the Township Council on the future direction of the Septic Re-Inspection Program.

Since its partnership with the Township in conducting a Septic Savvy Seminar in June 2019, the NFLAA assessed and reported on the achievements of the voluntary inspection program, over 13 years, using NF Township Data. The NFLAA is encouraged by the Council’s decision to develop a costed plan, by year end, for possibly moving to a mandatory re-inspection program. However, the uncertainty comes from Council’s decision not being more committed to a mandatory program.

There is a strong basis for a mandatory program using the data and details in the NFLAA recommendations, including costing options, along with the information on how other Townships have implemented mandatory programs, as outlined in the

report by the Township’s Manager of Public Works.

Our members are disappointed that Council has left in doubt the need to move to a mandatory program. We believe a strong commitment is the forward looking way “to preserve our unique and pristine natural environment” as outlined in the North Frontenac Official Plan, Considering that 71% of the residential properties in the Township are on the waterfront, our 20 lake associations are hopeful that in 2021 there will be a pivot from a voluntary to mandatory re-inspection program. We are committed to working with our partners on Council toward this objective.

Bruce Moore President, North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance

Foodland Verona owner Clint Reid & staff loaded 2 stacked pallets of food to fill the South Frontenac Food Bank shelves with canned fruits, beans, granola bars, pasta sauce & much more! It all came from Foodland's very successful Christmas donation campaign, which raised nearly $6000!

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

Changes to Garbage & Recycling Collection for Easter All garbage & recycle collection will move one (1) day later for the week of Easter Monday. This means that if your regularly scheduled day is: Monday - Collection moves to Tuesday Tuesday - Collection moves to Wednesday Wednesdays - Collection moves to Thursday Thursdays - Collection moves to Friday Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, April 5th, 2021.

The signs of spring will refresh us all – stay safe and be well!

FAMILY SPRING BREAK BOX South Frontenac families will have an opportunity to order a box full of activities and goodies for the school break in April. The box features locally sourced items from all over the Township, there is something for the young and the young at heart! To order, families must live in South Frontenac, and orders will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis with a limit of one per household. For more information, please visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/sports-and-activities.aspx or connect with Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 or by email at apantrey@southfrontenac.net.

Interim Tax Notices Due April 30, 2021 Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning on March 1, 2021. The Interim tax bill due date has been extended from March 31st, 2021 to April 30th, 2021 in order to alleviate some of the financial burden that is being experienced by residents during COVID-19. If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2021 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

Council Meeting – April 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation

Reduced Load Period on Township Roads – March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that most roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads from the period of March 1 – April 30 each year. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle or trailer shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Returns to Summer Hours April 1st Our next open dates will be open March 25th from 3pm – 7pm. Starting April 1st, the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham will be open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, and small electronics only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/ Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

Garbage Collection Reminder: The Birds Are Back !

And they aren’t the pretty robins! Garbage day always brings hordes of hungry ravens perching in the trees just waiting for you to drop your bag of garbage so they can have a feast! It’s disheartening to drive down a local road on collection day and seeing garbage bags ripped to pieces by the birds, dogs and cats!

Foil these nuisances by putting your tagged garbage bags in a garbage container, or simply throw an old blanket or piece of carpet over the bag(s). Just ensure the collectors are still able to determine that there is garbage to be collected, so keep it visible and separate from your recycling box.

Remember that the collection workers are not required to clean up garbage from ripped bags or strewn recycling. Garbage remains your property until it is collected, therefore any mess left behind is your responsibility. Please keep collection clean, quick and easy for all!

This is our Township, our Home, Let’s Keep It Beautiful!

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 .

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.

2021 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for the 2021 year are now available for $30.00 each. As of March 1, 2021, Dog tags will only be available at the Municipal office located at 4432 George St., Sydenham.

TOWN HALL 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 Opportunities • Competition #21-04-PS – Summer Student Jobs – General Labourers (8 Openings) We look forward to hearing from you by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021.

• Competition #21-07-FD - Administrative Assistant for Fire & Emergency Services (full-time/permanent).

We look forward to hearing from you by 4:00 pm on March 31, 2021.

• Competition #21-08-DS - Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for Development Services (full-time/permanent).

We look forward to hearing from you by 4:00 pm on March 31, 2021.

For more information on either position, please see the full job posting and description on our website at https://www.southfrontenac. net/careers/ 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.

Tenders • Request For Proposal - RFP# DS-2021-03 - Consulting Services To Prepare A Verona Housing Master Plan - Proposal documents must be received by 3:00 pm local time on Friday March 26, 2021.

• Tender – FD-2021-02 - One (1) Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus - Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on March 29, 2021.

• Tender – PS-2021-06 – Roadside Weed Spraying Program - Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on April 7, 2021.

• Tender – PS-2021-01 One (1) Cab and Chassis, Diesel On-Off Float Truck - Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on April 7, 2021.

• Tender – PS-2021-01 One (1) Heavy Duty Municipal Motor Grader - Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on April 7, 2021.

Official forms can be found on our website or by visiting BIDDINGO.com.

Spring is in the Air...

A reminder to all dog owners, by-law 2001-66 requires that residents: • License their dog(s) with the Township annually; • keep their dog leashed and under control when on private property or public land they do not own; • ensure their dog does not deficate on property they do not own, without cleaning it up.

News & Public Notices Township Field and Diamond Spring Opening The Public Services Department will be monitoring the conditions of our Township fields and diamonds. We are planning to have them open and available for use as of May 10th or earlier if conditions are good. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

2021 Community Grants & COVID19 Relief & Recovery Grants Applications for the Community Project Grant Program and the COVID19 Relief & Recovery 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.

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: • 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.

Let’s keep our parks, trails, streets and sidewalks clean by cleaning up after pets!

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Insurance costs on the rise in Addington Highlands

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he bad news is that Addington Highlands’ insurance costs are going up by 14 per cent. The good news is that it’s a lot worse for many other municipalities.

“When I saw 14 per cent, I wasn’t happy about it,” Mike Airhart of McDougall Insurance told Council at its regular (online) meeting Tuesday. “But it’s lower than what I’m seeing out there.”

Airhart said many municipalities are facing 15-25 per cent increases.

“Where do you think this is trending?” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “This puts us in pretty bad conditions.”

“I’m seeing 58 per cent increases,” Airhart said. “The big thing is, we’re seeing increases in claims frequency and larger settlements.”

He said while settlements were once in the $1 million - $2 million range, today settlements of $10 million and even $20 million are not uncommon.

“We’re getting more of an American mentality,” he said.

Airhart said that because of the number and size of claims, there are fewer companies willing to insure municipalities.

“There aren’t 10-12 companies any more, it’s down to a handful,” he said. “I do forecast we’re in will start to stabilize, (but) I’m not forecasting a decrease.”

“Are we seeing more accidents with our vehicles or in our facilities?” said Fritsch.

“There are a lot of slip and falls right now but we’re also seeing more serious accidents,” Airhart said. “The larger losses we do see are in road accidents, especially in cases where people have to change their house around (to accommodate wheelchairs and such).”

Airhart said he would try to set up some risk management seminars for Council and Township employees.

Tiny homes CBO David Twiddy presented Council with a spread sheet on the parameters of tiny homes, predicting that there could very well be an increase in their numbers

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Computers For Fire Hall “We’re getting five-six calls a week with people askFire Chief Casey Cuddy received approval to apply ing about lots available,” he said. for a fire safety grant, which he said would be used for He said that while the tiny home phenomenon isn’t computers in the fire hall. all that prevalent in southern municipalities, it’s getting “The government seems to be throwing out a lot of more popular in the north, especially as municipalities money right now (and) my thoughts are we may as well crack down on trailers. get our piece of it,” Cuddy said.

“In the north, somebody will buy a lot and sooner or Township joins with County later you’ll see a trailer on it,” Twiddy said. “Tiny homes Council gave its approval to join L & A County’s Demight be an alternative to those who might want to velopment approvals project. sneak a trailer on their lot.”

“It’s a very cost-efficient way for lower tier municiAs such, he said, the Township might want to start palities to acquire software components we might not looking at regulations for tiny homes. be able to acquire on our own,” said Clerk-Treasurer “You may have a small building but things like set- Christine Reed. backs and minimum septic sizes remain the same,” he Possible acquisitions include software for engineersaid. “Another aspect to look at is the number of out- ing, building permits, roads planning and buildings. buildings and sheds allowed.”

“I like the idea that each municipality can have these One thing Twiddy doesn’t advocate is allowing C- on their own, not being dependent on the County,” said can containers to be used as housing, citing potential Coun. Kirby Thompson. “People can be intimidated by health risks and the resulting liabilities. having to go to the County but are more comfortable “The paint on the outside is meant to withstand ocean coming to the Township office.” ■ conditions,” he said. “And often contains lead.

“And the wooden floors have been treated with chemicals.”

Tiny Homes In his regular report, CBO David Twiddy told Council “There is certainly a healthy appetite for additions/renovations and new home construction leading TOW N S H I P O F S O U T H F R O N T E N A C me to think that the current wave of construction is far from over.”

He also said that there are several facilities management projects on the go including glass guards around the librarian areas in the Flinton and Denbigh libraries, the acquisition of generators for Northbrook Medical and in Denbigh as well as the Flinton Library accessibility ramp completion.

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