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Covid Case Counts Up In South, Central Frontenac, As Vaccinate Rates Mount by Jeff Green OVID outbreaks at Queen’s University in Kingston and at Land O’Lakes Elementary School in Mountain Grove caused concerns in recent weeks, they seem to be resolving without resulting in significant community transmission, if any.
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The 5 cases associated with the Land O’Lakes are all listed as resolved on the Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) COVID dashboard. Other cases have been creeping up, however. In the week between March 22 and March 29, 6 new cases were confirmed among South Frontenac residents and 3 among Central Frontenac residents. At the same time, there were 24 new cases in Kingston. When population density is considered, however, the levels in the rural townships gain a bit of context. The 3 Central Frontenac cases, on a cases per population of 100,000, translate to almost 70 per 100,000, well into the Red zone. The 6 cases in South Frontenac, translates to 32 cases, in the orange zone. The 24 Kingston cases, on the
other hand, represent only about 11 per 100,000, barely in the yellow zone. (Ed note - These numbers can be misleading because with smaller sample sizes drawing statistical conclusions is less reliable.) At the same time, thanks to multiple vaccination streams, the percentage of KFL&A residents who have been vaccinated is increasing. As of March 29, 76.7% of the over 80-year old population in KFL&A had received at least 1 dose, as had 25% of those who are between 75 and 79, and 16.7% of residents aged between 70 and 74. The impact of the pharmacy pilot project has been felt as well. 68.8% of those between 60 and 64 had received one dose, as had an even 25% of those between 65 and 69 (the Astrazeneca vaccine, used in the pilot, was re-classified for use in the over 65 population a week into the 3 - week project). The single dose vaccination rates for everyone in the region who is between 16 and 59 ranges from 10% to 13% by age group. The recipients of these vaccines are mostly
essential health care workers and people with compromised immune systems. Over the “eligible population”, people 16 and over, 22.7% of KFL&A residents had received at least one dose of vaccine and 1.4% had received 2 doses by Monday. That percentage compared favourably with Ontario and Canada, which were at 14.5% and 15% respectively. Over 41,000 KFL&A residents had received at least one dose, and the average number of vaccinations per day over the previous week was about 1,500, down from over 2,000 the week before. The pharmacy vaccination pilot project ends this week, and there have been no updates as to when new vaccines will arrive at pharmacies. Ontario announced on Monday, that the Astrazeneca vaccine, which is the one that has been used in pharmacies thus far, will only be used on people over 55 for the time being. Dr. Moore of Public Health, indicated last week that the region will be receiving 5,000 Pfizer doses per week, for the upcoming next four weeks, in addition to a still undetermined amount of Moderna vaccines.■
Verona, The Movie; Filming In June by Jeff Green ebastian Back grew up near Verona, and has since moved to Toronto, where he attended film school.
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He wrote the screenplay for this, his first film, which he describes as a “humid slice of life from a forested suburb. Four dreamy summer days shifting between Camila's deteriorating relationship with her girlfriend, her mother's wanderlust, and her father's reckoning with his traumatic past.” Although the storyline of the film is not specific to any particular location, Sebastian’s memories of his youth are strong, and he has always envisioned the film as a story taking place just outside of Verona. “I went to Prince Charles, played at the beach, and all of that left an impression on me. When I come back here, Verona looks and feels like it did when I left in 2007,” he said. “It fits the way I see this film in my head.” The fact that Verona shares its name with Verona, Italy, one of the most famous cities in the world and the setting for numerous iconic romantic films, is something that also appealed to Sebastian, and Maeve Kern, the film’s producer. The project received a first film grant from Telefilm Canada and plans are coming into place for 18 days of shooting in June, all in the Verona area. “There are a lot of COVID rules that we need to follow, and everything is run through the Kingston film office,” said Maeve Kern. The film’s actors and crew will form a bubble, and will be housed at an empty
Queen’s residence during the filming. In addition to filming the interior scenes in local houses, some location shooting will take place in ‘downtown Verona’, at the Verona Convenience Store and Trinity United Church, among other possible locations. Maeve Kern and Sebastian Back were in Verona last weekend looking at sites and making arrangements for filming. They have also compiled an eclectic list of things they are hoping people in the region will consider loaning to them, for use in the film. The list of props includes: taxidermy animals (deer, bulls, etc), a hearse, and a well trained german shepherd dog. They are looking for some vehicles: a convertible car, a sedan, 2 pick-up trucks, an SUV and a dirt bike. They also need some locations: a house (for 3-7 days filming), a backyard with a fire pit, a field of cows, and a grocery store. Finally, what would a small town film shoot be without an opportunity for some locals to have a chance to become a star We are looking for local individuals who may be interested in acting as background extras, during a church congregation scene and a party scene. No experience acting is necessary. The roles are open to any ethnicity/gender, age 15 plus,” said Maeve Kern. Anyone interested in any of the above is welcome to email veronathefilm@gmail. com for further information. ■
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hree- year old Jude Leyton went missing from a location near Fermoy on Canoe Lake Road, 10 minutes southeast of Westport at midday on Sunday (March 28).
A concentrate search has been conducted under the leadership of the Ontario Provincial Police ever since. As of Tuesday, March 30 at noon, the search was continuing. A helicopters, canine units, and dive teams were engaged, as well as OPP officers on foot. A Frontenac Paramedic Services ambulance has been on standby at the site. “Information from the family, lead OPP uniform members, Emergency Response Team
(ERT), Canine Unit, and the Marine Unit continue to search the area and ERT members continued the search overnight. The search is continuing with the OPP helicopter assisting and updates will be provided” said an OPP release on Monday afternoon. “Search continues for missing 3-year old boy in South Frontenac. OPP utilizing extensive resources on land, in air and on local waterway. Trained volunteers with are assisting,” the OPP said at 2pm on Tuesday, March 30. (Updates to this story will be posted on Frontenacnews.ca) ■
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ast Saturday (March 28), the 539th person received a dose of Astrazeneca vaccine at the Sharbot Lake Pharamasave. Sarah Swanson, the pharmacist, has no idea when more vaccine will come to her store. Meanwhile, the pharmacies in Harrowsmith, Inverary and Northbrook area will also complete their vaccination programs by April 2. The pharmacists were careful about what they said about the program, since they are the standard bearers for independent pharmacies in small communities who were part of the it. They did say, however, that it would have been easier if the rules they were supposed to follow during the pilot program hadn’t changed every day or two. They also said that when they signed on to the pilot project, they did so for two basic reasons; to make sure pharmacies are not bypassed during the vaccine rollout and, more importantly, to provide vaccine to people who live in their community and the communities nearby. Because three of the four pharmacies in our region are affiliated with the Pharmasave brand, they used the Medmeapp system for booking appointments When the pharmacy rollout was announced by the Province of Ontario, everyone in the entire Province who is between the age of 60 and 64 (and a week later everyone 65 and over as well) had access to that system from the Ontario.ca website. This meant that the demand for vaccine from outside the local region and even adjacent regions, began to flood the small pharmacies. The Sharbot Lake Pharmasave system ballooned up to 6,400 reservations. In the end, Sarah Swanson said that she was able to deliver more than half of the shots to people who live in Central or North Frontenac. Other pharmacists reported that about a third of their doses went to people who came travelled from over 50 kilometres away. In Northbrook, Eric Tobia of Tobia’s Guardian, had his own staff handle the booking and they made every effort to vaccinate their own clientele and people from surrounding regions, even through they were getting calls from across the Province. “I did not want to bring people from red zones into our zone, which was green when we started the vaccination pro-
ing like saps. gram,” he said. It also provides ammunition to the chorus of naysayers Most of the people who came from a distance to get shots, who would have us ignore COVID and the vaccination proat least to Sharbot Lake, came from Ottawa. gram altogether, and let the death rate from COVID double CBC Ottawa even ran a story about it. The Ontario Ministry of Health operated the pharmacy pi- or triple. No one has died of COVID in Frontenac County and Lenlot, and the ministry also funds and provides direction to the nox and Addington so far. We would like to keep it that way. Public Health Ontario and local Public Health Unit. It would be helpful if the Ministry acknowledged that the Yet the Ministry, un-intentionally created a scenario whereby people living in urban Ottawa, which dozens of large phar- pilot project led to an increased risk in small communities macies at their disposal, were being funnelled to a pharmacy and sent out the message that people should get their vacwith a capacity of 2 customers at a time, in a hamlet the size cine close to home. While they are at it, they should thank the pharmacists and of Sharbot Lake. This directly contradicts the “Stay home, Stay Safe” their staff who took on the personal responsibility to ensure message that has been the Public Health mantra for 12 that every dose that they received was administered safely, with little or no support from the ministry. ■ months? The risk that came from people from Ottawa and elsewhere, entering 4 pharmacies in our region, buying some groceries and coffee while waiting for their appointment, is minimal. Hopefully there has been no spread of COVID because of all these visits. But most risky COVID behaviours bring only minimal ™ risk. For every one of the “super spreader” events we have all heard, there were hundreds of social gatherings that had no consequences. The principle of a borderless vaccine rollout is a reasonable one, but only if vaccine is available everywhere. In this case it was a mistake. SHARBOT LAKE List Price $325,000 AGREAGE LOT List Price $99,000 It leaves all of us who have 1046 Elizabeth Street 3608 Bell Line Road been avoiding social gather3 beds, 3pc bathroom, sunroom, large storage shed, 7.75 acre lot with lots of building poten�al. Wooded ings, missing out on visits close to local ameni�es. lot with 700+� of Township road frontage. with close relatives in cities like Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, mainly because we wanted to keep everyone in our community safe, feel-
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Newcomers Welcomed to Frontenac Park By Wil McKenny
The Ministry of Natural Resources and staff at Frontenac Provincial Park, in a joint press conference, have acknowledged that there is truth behind recent persistent rumours about their reintroduction of a somewhat controversial species. “We were waiting until we were sure they were breeding successfully, and had established a significant colony,” noted park ranger S. T. Bear, “but a number of campers have reported being startled by their shadows passing over. And several pets have gone missing from cottages on the park perimeter.” Although the nesting site’s exact location is still a secret, it’s thought to be on a high rock face in the north-eastern quadrant of the park. Reporters were shown photos, in one of which, an adult pterodactyl is shown gliding in to feed its young carrying two coyotes, one in each foot. “We were hoping they would provide some beaver control,” commented Bear, “but we also have an abundance of coyotes, so that’s ok, too.” Bear went on to assure those present that the pterodactyl was originally native species to this area “a while back.” These particular ones are all descended from a cache of eggs uncovered by the recent melting of the Whatsenhoosit glacier in northern British Columbia. “Which does mean they’re going to be a bit inbred,” said Bear,” but the only possible undesirable effect we’ve noted so far is in their temperaments: the offspring seem somewhat more irritable and aggressive than their parents.” Campers will be advised to use the campsites in the south-western corner of the park as much as possible, so as not to disturb the flying reptiles. ■
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1. To protect myself and also my family, friends and community. 2. The vaccines have been given to millions of people around the world to stop the spread of this deadly virus. 3. The vaccines have been rigorously tested in a short amount of time because we don't have a lot of time. 4. The virus is mutating and spreading faster, therefore immunizing people is the best way to stop it right now. 5. Thousands have died from this virus in every country around the world. Why wouldn't I do what I could to protect myself? 6. I am a grandmother, 76 years old with very young grandchildren and I want to live to see them grow up. I also want to protect them by getting the vaccine since my age group is more vulnerable to this deadly virus. 7. Seeds of doubt have been planted by those who believe not enough testing of the vaccine has taken place. 8. I have confidence that our scientific technology is much better than when the Salk vaccine for polio was introduced many years ago. 9. Diseases such as polio, diphtheria, small pox, whooping cough to name a few are almost unheard of nowadays because of vaccines. 10. So I am rolling up my sleeve to get the vaccine, not just for myself but for my family and the good of all including my community. - Pamela Giroux
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The uninformed letters last week from Mary DeBassecourt and Carol Pepper serve only to mislead, and worse, contribute to the vaccine fear and hesitancy which will prevent us from ever achieving the level of community immunity that is needed to put this nightmare behind us. Publishing those fact-free opinions is a disservice. Let's stick with the science and legitimate medical advice please. www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/marketplace-covid-conspiracy-boot-camp1.5963503
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Re: Climate Change – March 11, 2021
Never have I been moved to write a response to a letter to the editor until reading one about climate change. Let's start with birds, birds, birds – hypothetical questions have best use in planning for and adopting solutions. According to the Audubon society 1 billion birds die each year in the US flying into buildings, decals on windows is one solution. As well, 3.7 billion birds are killed each year in the US by cats – spaying and neutering are recommended. My first roadkill was a partridge on Henderson Road, one eye for potholes, the other for traffic, can I grow another set of eyes? In response to the calculations of land area required for solar & wind, let's look at current land use in the form of landfills. There are 10,000 active landfills in Canada averaging 600 acres each, that's 6,000,000 acres. The largest landfill in the US is 500 feet deep and covers 136 hectares, there are 2,100 operational landfills in the US with 10,000 inactive. That's a heck of a lot of landed filled to increase gases producing climate change. When it comes to landmass there is no greater garbage dump than the Great Pacific Garbage Patch that covers 1.6 million square kilometres. We haven't even hit on the countries that were taking garbage from the West like, China, Indonesia & India. Two yrs ago waste direction reversed, garbage was returned to countries of origin like Canada & US where over 90% of plastics are NOT recycled. Plastics are derived from petro-chemicals, there are over 12,000 household products that contain petroleum, including toothpaste, soap, moisturizers & shampoo. Those plastics end up in landfills, then break down infiltrating our drinking water, plant and animal life – a recent report on PBS NewsHour stated that we ingest plastic equivalent of one credit card daily. Do we need anything more
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• Thank you to Ricky Card, for sharing an amazing part of Plevna’s history with this Pic of Plevna’s main street back in the day! • Please don’t litter our lovely Country roads with your debris! As the snow melts we are probably going to notice a lot more in the ditches and along side the roads. It is sad. • Some of the lake levels that do the draw down in the Fall are extremely low this year so far due to no run off and poor snow pack through the winter. One cottager remarked that in 46 years, he has not seen Kashawakamak Lake lower at this time of year. • Happy 67th Birthday to My Mom, Sherry Peskett today, April 1st! I know it will be a hard birthday this year because my second
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• Jan Miller sent in this update concerning hubby Dick. The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries recognized Dick for his 25 years continued services with Southern Frontenac Community Services. They awarded him with an Ontario Volunteer Service Award. • Verona Free Methodist Church will be holding services on Good Friday, April 2 at 10 am and also Easter Sunday at 10 am. Usual Covid protocols in place. • Verona-Hartington Softball Association is holding online registrations at FCMSA.ca until April 6.
will be held at the Church at 10:00 am. Easter Sunday services will also be on line, if you are uncomfortable attending in person. Please contact Rev. Cheryl for the links. • The Rural Frontenac Community Services, youth advisory committee, presents a resume and interview tips and trick night, April 1 from 5 pm to 6 pm. This workshop is for high school students looking for a summer job. Email youth@rfcs. ca for registration. • Condolences are sent to Alan Gursney and Rev. Jean Brown.
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April 1, 2021 been reserved. • The Land O’Lakes Garden Club Plant Sale is also going ahead on May 29, 2021. Stay rooted to this column for further details! • The Land O’ Lakes Emergency Food Bank is very grateful for the support received from Foodland/Sobeys. A donation of $1590.37 received just before Christmas from donors and helpers at Foodland in Northbrook allowed the Food Bank to issue a gift certificate to clients to augment normal staple supplies included in the emergency food bank boxes. Thanks to the generosity of our local community no one needs to go hungry. The Land O’ Lakes Emergency Food Bank is a registered charity operated by volunteers.
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• Only a couple more sleeps until the Easter Bunny is here! On Saturday, April 3rd, the Denbigh Griffith Lions have a drivein 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. Call Gail at 613 333 2224 before the day. Pick-up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh, with COVID rules in place.
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• Our sincere sympathy extends to Wilda Deline and Alan Gurnsey on the passing of their sister. • Get well wishes are traveling to Napanee hospital to George Gaylord. He has been a patient for a few days, and no signs of release yet (several problems) • Thinking about Jacqueline Hughes, who fell in January and broke her arm in two places, had therapy and fell recently again, and did the same. Get well Jackie and stay strong. • My aunt Marg Rosenplat fell and had two large bumps on her head. She spent a couple of days in Belleville hospital. I told her she shouldn’t have had that last drink (she doesn’t drink). She also had a birthday on the 23rd of March, and turned 93 years young. Happy belated and many more and stay upright. • Correction from last week. The entertainer who is ill is Bob Ainsworth. Hope you are feeling better soon, bob. • Bad new, another entertainer, Gloria Waite, is leaving us in May to visit her sons in the west. When she comes back east, she will be moving away in August. Sorry to lose such a great person, but good luck to Gloria in her new home.
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• Happy April Fools' Day! Have you been fooled? Watch out for those tricksters! • Softball registration took place last week. Teams are filling up fast for our Harrowsmith teams! To see if there are spaces available on the teams for Harrowsmith, please email harrowsmithsoftball@gmail.com. Information and new Covid rules are 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. • Happy Easter everyone. Enjoy your Easter egg hunts. Celebrate with your family!
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• Great to see Angie Deline back home refreshing flowers at the cemetery. Hope you are feeling improved after surgery and another up-coming move necessitated by health conditions. • Mitchell Gurnsey, Jessie Detlor-Sajevec, Miles and Ellen Detlor, Kevin and Jeana Gurnsey travelled to Henderson for the funeral of the late Nadine (Gurnsey) Robertson whose obituary is in today’s news. • Area Easter services happen this weekend with a Good Friday April 2 worship at Land O”Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook at 9:30 AM. An Easter Sunday morning April 4 sunrise service will be held at the Big Clear Lake beach in Arden at 7:00 AM followed by Easter worship at Henderson United at 8:45 AM and at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United at 10:00 AM, and Harlowe Wesleyan at 11:00 AM. Masks, sanitization and Covid protocols will be followed, and all are welcome.
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• Easter Service! Battersea United Church and Inverary United Church are hosting an Outdoor Service this Easter! Please meet at 8 am or 11 am on Sunday, April 4th at Gilmour Point in Battersea. Safety measures will be in place. • 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 Registration Inverary Youth Activities Inc. Minor Softball Registration for children of all ages contact: Shawn Pearce at 613-453-2437 or email: youth.activities@hotmail.com Registration closes on April 3rd. • Fish Fry on Friday, April 2nd in support of the Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-2086. Pick-up time is between 4-6 pm. in the parking lot of Storrington 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. Deadline to order is March 30th. • Youth 10 years old and up! Join us for an evening of fun and games. Thursday April 8th 6:30pm-7:45pm. Kahoots, Bible Games, Scavenger Hunt, Charades etc. Let Rev. Heather know if you can attend! If you have other game ideas that would work for zoom please tell her! Call 613-353-2453 or heathermclurg@hotmail.com . Once you register you will receive the zoom link! • 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.
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• It has cooled off and the sap has started to run again. I thought the season was over and was disappointed in number of syrup bottles in my basement. I've got sap boiling now and am looking for more. Yeah. • I've received several messages about spring bird sightings. Let us know what you see. Lorrie had a robin in the yard. Kathy saw several snow geese on the lake and heard many flocks of geese overhead. Paige saw two swans on the river. Linda had a Bluebird at her home. Several folks have had a flock of red-winged blackbirds along with a few grackle under their feeder. I hear that several moose have been sighted. We saw moose tracks behind our house. Leo sent the following, "The Robins are chirping and burping and eating the worms around our house. At the feeder, chipmunks and squirrels are playing nice and cohabiting with the birds." Keep those observations coming. • Happy Easter all. Please keep your gatherings small and safe. The vaccines are coming but it will be a while until everyone has had a shot.
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Being aware of sleep ergonomics can help improve your sleep, reduce pain caused by poor sleeping positions, and allow you to wake up with more energy the following day. Sleeping Positions to Reduce Back Pain: How you sleep can have an impact on the quality of your sleep. However, there are a few tricks that can help improve your sleep without significantly disrupting your sleep habits. For example, if you sleep on your side, draw your legs up slightly towards your chest and put a pillow between your legs. You can also use a full-body length pillow for support. If possible, try not to put weight on your arms; this can cause problems with circulation and place pressure on your nerves, which may cause a pins and needles sensation. If you sleep on your back, try placing a pillow under your knees to help maintain a neutral lower-back curvature. In general, sleeping on your stomach is discouraged; it can create unnecessary strain on your neck which may lead to compression of nerves and muscle tightness or pain. If sleeping on your front is still your preference, try placing a pillow under your pelvis and lower abdomen to reduce the strain. Choosing The Right Pillow: Staying in one position for too long may create tension in the neck and low back. This makes your choice of pillow all the more important. An ergonomic pillow is designed to accommodate your preferred sleep position and minimize any tension that may result from prolonged time spent in one position. They can be made of foam to help retain your form and offer greater support. They also come in different sizes. The wrong-sized pillow can aggravate any neck or shoulder problems. Your ideally-fitted pillow should support the head, neck, and shoulders, and should adapt to the different contours of these areas—this will optimize your sleeping position throughout the night.
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Entomologist Questions Safety, Need For Gypsy Moth Spraying
By Jeff Green ast June, a gypsy moth infestation devastated oak and pine trees throughout Southern Ontario, leaving a trail of dead leaves and caterpillar dung on the forest floor and backyards everywhere. Later in the summer, the potential for an even greater problem in 2021 appeared on millions of trees, beige thumbprint sized egg sacks. Some cottage associations are promoting the use of Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis - variety kurstaki) as a prevention. Gard Otis is a Professor Emeritus at Guelph University . He specialises in butterfly ecology and behaviour, as well as honeybee behaviour and forest entomology. He has recently been interviewed in the national media about protecting bee hives from 'murder hornets'. Last summer, he expressed his opinion about gypsy moths and Btk in a letter to newspapers in the vicinity of his home in Southwestern Ontario. “When a caterpillar consumes Btk, the bacteria multiply in the gut of the insect where they produce a toxin that kills the larva. As long as the caterpillar is a gypsy moth, we celebrate, but what about when the caterpillar is a monarch or tiger swallowtail butterfly?” he said in his letter. In a telephone interview last weekend, he said that claims by companies that offer Btk spraying services, that the timing of the spraying acts as a control against impacts on other species of moths and butterflies, are “absurd”. “There are thousands of species of Lepidoptera, moths and butterflies, in Ontario. There is not a time when there aren't many that are in the midst of a breeding cycle. Some have one breeding cycle a year and some have many. There are 7 butterfly species in Ontario that are endangered. Birds and small mammals use larva as a food source, and moths play other roles in the ecosystem. The idea that you can isolate one species is not supported by science.”
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Besides, he said, there are two controlling factors, a virus and a fungus, that ensure that large gyspy moth infestations do not last more than one or two years, at the most. “When gypsy moths are abundant, as occurred this year, the caterpillars become nutritionally stressed and are more susceptible to a virus that is specific to only gypsy moths. The virus spreads quickly from infected caterpillars to others nearby. “Additionally, a fungal disease also often infects the caterpillars and causes massive mortality. After one to two years of high numbers, these insect diseases cause the gypsy moth population to crash, without any actions being taken by humans.” He said that the virus is available, but not in Canada, as a product to apply as a control for gypsy moths, and if people are so concerned about the moths they should advocate that governments consider approving that product, because the virus only harms gypsy moths, leaving other lepidoptera unharmed. “I don't like gypsy moths any more than anyone else, and some trees, those that are already stressed, can be harmed or even killed by gypsy moth infestations that persist, but that is just one of the ways that forests regenerate.” His final point is a financial one. “I wouldn't waste my money on Btk. The moths will control themselves. They always have.” he said. “Save the butterflies and the birds, and let nature run its course.” ■
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Physical Distancing Takes On A New Meaning: 6ft – 2100km!
By Peter Bird It’s not unusual for a minister to have two Pastoral Charges, but Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett of Perth Road United Church (PRUC) has embarked on an unusual, yet exciting journey taking on a second Pastoral Charge at St. Andrew’s United Church (SAUC) in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This is my interview with Peter. Q. Why a second pastoral charge so far away - why not something closer to home? A. It’s 2100 km driving distance to Sioux Lookout so there’s no expectation that I’d drive there on a regular basis. What appealed to me was their profile—a bit like thinking outside of the box. They were looking for someone to guide their impressive group of lay leaders, who could resource them, provide feedback on their leadership, as well as some other things, without having to physically be there. We can reach out and touch each other on Zoom. Q. How did you hear about this opportunity? A. My profile is posted on the United Church of Canada ChurchHub as an Intentional Interim Minister because of my experience with congregations going through transitions. I can also see the profiles of congregations who are looking for ministers. Because I’m only half time at Perth Road, I’m always open to the possibilities of working with congregations who are in unique situations. And so I discovered the Sioux Lookout and SAUC profiles, and thought to see if we could be compatible. Q. How will this be possible? A. SAUC has embraced the idea for ministry around a tele-health model. They have been four years without a minister, because it’s hard to attract someone to Sioux
Lookout. I think the pandemic also nudged them further into thinking they could find a minister who doesn’t have to be there every Sunday, but can help out in other ways. Q. How are the Zoom worships going to be taking place? A. I did a pulpit supply with them back in January, to get a feel for things, where I presented a sermon through Zoom. I’ve since lead 2 services by Zoom in the month of February. One of the things they have asked me to do is to make the Zoom approach less like a meeting and more like a worship service. Up until now, they have taken what would be a typical Sunday morning, in-person service, and superimposed it into Zoom, with the bulletin, as well as all the other elements, just as if you were gathering in the church. It’s a bit tricky, because some things don’t translate particularly well. I have been running worship podcasts for PRUC for the past year. SAUC asked me how we can bring some of that into a live Zoom event. I’ve done that twice, so far. There is a social gathering before the service. Anyone who’s going to show up on Zoom, shows up, including their virtual congregation from Yellowknife, Yukon through St. John’s Newfoundland, and from across the country, have a chat and pray with music. Then we begin the service like we would on a Sunday. The service runs for about 45 minutes. Afterwards there’s a coffee time, for socialising. Q. So what about your other duties, I see you’re helping with mission work and the Vision at St. Andrews? A. They’re a relatively isolated community, facing the challenges of sustainability. They’re looking at what their priorities need to be in the future. I’ll be offering up some thoughts, based on my experience, at their next virtual Zoom board meeting, because I have these skills in my tool box. I will start a process where they begin reflecting on who they are and some options as to what their priorities might be in the future. They’re very active in the community and so the emphasis will be on many of the things they are already doing and the best ways to continue in the future, whilst still being a congregation. Q. What about trips to Sioux Lookout in the future? A. The SAUC folks are still looking for a permanent minister, and say: we don’t expect a minister to move here, however, it’s important if you’re going to be our permanent minister that we see you from time to time. So for the permanent position they offer a subsidy for the minister to travel there, 10 days once every 2 months for example. That way, they could do 2 services during the 10 days. SAUC would, provide accommodation and a subsidy for travel, and during those times they would schedule Baptisms, pastoral visitations and various other events. With me at a quarter time, in what they call a Gap Position, they would still like to meet me sometime. So, at the end of June, my wife Maureen and I are thinking as part of our vacation plan to take a trip to Sioux Lookout. If
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there is a possibility of an extension, past the five months, then we might factor some leave from PRUC to facilitate a working trip. It is exciting working with the SAUC congregation, who have created an innovative ministry possibility for a changing Church. I am also very grateful to the people of PRUC, who have whole-heartedly supported this creative endeavour. Cameron Airlie, Board Chair at SAUC says: We’ve been going it alone for four years and we’re grateful to have Peter for his leadership and guidance. Why pick a church so far away when you’ve not met your congregation? Peter has risen to the occasion and I’m sure he enjoys the challenge. We’re really happy to have him. ■
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Proposed Amendments to the Community Improvement Plan Take Notice That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac is proposing to amend its Community Improvement Plan under Section 28 of the Planning Act. The Council of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a public meeting on April 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Office Council Chambers, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario The Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect is to obtain feedback from the public regarding the amended Community Improvement Plan and how it will affect future growth and economic development in the Township of North Frontenac. The proposal affects all lands in the Township. The amended Plan is available for review on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.ca. Any Person may attend the public meeting to make a verbal presentation or provide written comments to the undersigned either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Community Improvement Plan. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of North Frontenac you must make a written request to the undersigned. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Township of North Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of North Frontenac before the Community Improvement Plan is passed, the person or public is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of North Frontenac before the Community Improvement Plan is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Additional Information and material related to the proposed Community Improvement Plan is available for inspection during regular office hours at the municipal office or by contacting the undersigned. Electronic Participation: Council Meetings are being conducted using electronic participation to ensure compliance with the Provincial Order to restrict public gatherings and to respect physical distancing guidelines put in place in response to COVID-19. To register for the Public Meeting and to learn how to participate, please visit the Township’s website to find the Zoom Meeting link; or contact the undersigned. Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this Public Meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned. Dated at the Township of North Frontenac this 23rd day of March, 2021 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON, K0H 2M0 1-800-234-3953 or 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 4, Concession 11, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R22360 (Grindstone Lake); All That Part of the Road Allowance in front of Lot 23, Concession 2, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 2, 3 and 4 on Registered Plan 13R-22370 (Canonto Lake) The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on April 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed Bylaw, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 8th day of March, 2021 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
Public Council Meeting Re: Amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law Take Notice That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Public Meeting on April 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This will be a virtual meeting. Details about how to participate in the meeting will be posted on the Township’s website prior to the meeting. Purpose and Effect: To consider a Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges By-law more specifically to add Fees for Refreshment Vehicles; And That interested parties may contact the undersigned for information or a copy of the proposed Fee Schedules; And That any person may make written and/or verbal representation either in support or in opposition of the proposed fees. Dated this 1st day of April, 2021. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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. Description of Land: 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.
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. 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. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. 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. 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
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SERVICES
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APPLIANCES
APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
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
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.
Township of Addington Highlands Groundskeeper – Ward 2 The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Groundskeeper” for the Northbrook and Kaladar Area. This position would be responsible for the mowing and weed trimming at the Northbrook Medical Centre, Tracey Park and Kaladar Park. Submissions must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on April 16, 2021. Please email or fax submissions to the attention of the Clerk at the email address and fax number below. Details and submission forms may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at the email address or number below. 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. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands 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 Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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AUTOMOTIVE
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. 613353-2460. SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
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
Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)
Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.
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.
HUNTING
HUNTER EDUCATION, Apr. 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 LEN B. SMITH - Home Renovations: Specializing in handyman services and home improvement. 613-608-7366 lenbsmith@ hotmail.com
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Seeking Public Member Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) The Township of Central Frontenac is seeking a volunteer to serve as citizen member on the Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) for the remainder of the 2021-2022 term of council. To qualify applicants must be a resident or property owner within Central Frontenac. Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Deputy Clerk Cindy Deachman by mail 1084 Elizabeth St. PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0, or email cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.com. Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday April 16, 2021. All applications will be reviewed and a recommendation presented to Council at the council meeting scheduled for April 27, 2021. All applications will be kept on file for the term of Council. Those applicants not appointed will be considered first in the event of a vacancy. The role of the committee is to advise the Detachment Commander with respect to objectives and priorities for police services provided under Section 5.1 of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15. The CPAC committee meets quarterly, in March, June, September and December during the day. Meetings generally last no more than an hour. For further information, please contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.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.
Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice Special Council Meeting The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will be holding a Special Council Meeting on April 6, 2021 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be for the purpose of discussing the Denbigh Waste Site. Members of Council will be participating electronically as a result of the restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the meeting using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 ext. 204 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
Employment Opportunity Crown Land Stewardship Program Staff - Seasonal Position The Township is seeking resumes for vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Crown Land Stewardship Program - Staff Working under the direction of the Facilities/Recreation Supervisor (FRS) the incumbent will perform required maintenance duties; and monitor and assist with the enforcement of the Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP) Roads and Campsites. The salary range is $19.60 – $22.84 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours (Seasonal position – approximately from May 3rd to October 31st). Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime will be required to meet the job requirements. 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. For further information, please contact Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A., Manager of Community Development at (613) 4792231 ext. 233 or email recreation@ northfrontenac.ca. 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. 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.
Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on April 12, 2021 Clearly marked “Confidential – CLSP Staff” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca
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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. RESUME AND INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS 5pm6pm.The Rural Frontenac Community Services, youth
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advisory committee, presents a resume and interview tips and trick night. This workshop is for high school students looking for a summer job. Email youth@rfcs. ca for registration.
Friday April 2
INVERARY - FISH FRY 4pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Call 613-353-2086 to order. Pick-up time is between 4-6pm in the parking lot of the Storrington 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. NORTHBROOK - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 9:30am. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church.
Saturday April 3
DENBIGH - EASTER BUNNY DRIVE-IN EVENT
letries, non Perishables! Some of the activities will be covid safe egg hunt, easter basket raffles, free draws, free healthy snacks and social distance picture with the Easter Bunny. • District Recreation Committee friends have started picking up litter along the roadside. Please help clean our township up. If you wish to help, they can get garbage bags to you & the crew will pick them up. If we all do a little and work together, we can all stand proud in our area and be assured that the plastic etc will not get into our waterways and harm, all living creatures. • Minor ball players - did you get your registration form completed and sent back in to cfminorball@hotmail.com by the March 31st deadline.
For All Your Fence & Deck Requirements. Free Estimates - Some Restrictions Apply
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. Sharbot Lake Park (Gazebo). North Frontenac Foodbank Fundraiser It’s for ages 0 to 10 and the cost: Free!!! Although donations will be greatly appreciated of toiletries, non-Perishables! 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
ARDEN - ANNUAL SONRISE SERVICE 7AM. The Arden United Church Annual Sonrise Service will take place at the Big Clear Lake beach at 7:00 am then the Easter Sunday Service will be held at the Church at 10:00 am ARDEN - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 10am. Arden United Church. Easter Sunday Services will also be
• Quote of the week: "If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, Spring would lose its loveliness" Happy April Birthday to Sharon DesRoche, Patsy Lowery, Bob Brooks, Kayla Banks, Donna Fox, Dustin Teal, Rachel Neadow, Dakota Whan, Claudia Thompson, Cory Thompson, Trevor Botting, Charlene Godfrey, Susanne MacGregor, Doris Campsall, Micheline Montreuil, Doug and Dave Taylor, Mark Howes, Tori Neumann, Connie McVeigh, Jack & Claire WIllis, Dorothy Cowen, Derek Teal, Nolan Teal, Sylvia Emmons, Anna LeClair, Diane LeClair, Shanie Watson, Paul Clarke, Mikey Martin, Peyton Monk, Todd Baker, Emily Mallette, Jen SIannas, Mia Teal, Jim Green, Taylor Babcock, Trak Green, Kathy King, Tangie Howes, Nathan Saunders, Angie Cowdy and Dwight Kehoe. ■
available online if you are uncomfortable attending in person. Please contact Rev. Cheryl for the links. 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. HENDERSON - EASTER WORSHIP 8:45am. Henderson United Church. Masks, sanitization and Covid protocols will be followed, all are welcome. PERTH ROAD - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 10am. Perth Road United Church. Returning to in person services and podcasts. All health and safety protocols will be in place. For the podcast, please tune in from home, at 10:00 a.m. Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website.
Friday April 9
SHARBOT LAKE - FISH DINNER 4pm-6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion.
Gates on Cataraqui Trail to Close March 31
Cataraqui Conservation will be closing and locking the gates on the Cataraqui Trail on Wednesday March 31, 2021. The gates are open during snowmobile season to allow snowmobiles and closed to all motor vehicles during the balance of the year. The Cataraqui Trail is 104 km long multi-use trail along a former railway line that goes from Smiths Falls to Strathcona (near Napanee). Permitted uses on the Trail include hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. For more information about the Cataraqui Trail visit www.cataraquitrail.ca ■
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING THIS NOTICE IS TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION (“PERSONAL INFORMATION”) WAS IN THE POSSESSION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF LANARK, LEEDS AND GRENVILLE, (“FCSLLG”) AND WAS DISCLOSED OR OBTAINED BY UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTIES ON OR BEFORE APRIL 18, 2016. READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. 1. What is this lawsuit about? A representative Plaintiff (identified as M.M.) commenced a class proceeding against FCSLLG, seeking damages on behalf of individuals whose Personal Information was in the possession of the FCSLLG and was disclosed or obtained by unauthorized third parties on or before April 18, 2016. This action was certified as a class proceeding on December 21, 2017. FCSLLG denies the allegations made against it in this class proceeding. Flaherty McCarthy LLP represents the class (“Class Counsel”). The parties to the class proceeding have reached a settlement (the “Proposed Settlement”). The Proposed Settlement is a compromise of disputed claims against FCSLLG without any admission of liability by FCSLLG. The Proposed Settlement is subject to Court approval. The Settlement, if approved, will conclude the class proceeding. The purpose of this document is to provide notice to class members that a motion will be heard on May 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM by Zoom to approve the Proposed Settlement and Class Counsel’s fees. Zoom log-in details will be available from Class Counsel one week before the motion. 2. Am I a member of the Class? You are a member of the class and entitled to participate in the proceeding if you fall into one of the following categories and have not validly opted-out of the class proceeding: 1. the 282 persons (including their estates or personal representatives) other than Kelley Denham, identified by name in a confidential FCSLLG document disclosed or obtained by unauthorized third parties on or before April 18, 2016 (an “Identified Class Member”); 2. persons who, during the period of April 1, 2015 to April 18, 2016, (i) were the spouse or common law partner of an Identified Class Member, or (ii) otherwise stood loco parentis to the children or step-children of an Identified Class Member; or 3. persons who, during the period of April 1, 2015 to April 18, 2016, were a living child or step-child of an Identified Class Member. 3. What proposed settlement has been reached in this Class Proceeding? Under the Proposed Settlement, FCSLLG shall pay $5,000,000 (the “Gross Settlement Funds”), plus additional amounts for reasonable notice and administration costs in exchange for, among other things, a full and final release of the claims against FCSLLG. Class Counsel shall seek Court approval of a 33% contingency fee agreement to be paid from the Gross Settlement Funds. 4. How will the Settlement Funds be paid to Class Members (Distribution Protocol)? The Gross Settlement Funds shall be reduced by the Court-approved Class Counsel fees, HST, disbursements and/or an Honorarium that may be approved by the Court. The remaining amount shall be available to be distributed in accordance with the Distribution Protocol in the Settlement, including a distribution to eligible class members by a Court-appointed Claims Administrator. 5. Can I object to the Proposed Settlement? If you are a class member, you can object to the Proposed Settlement if you don’t think it is fair, reasonable, or in the best interests of the class members. You can give reasons why you think the Court should not approve it. For more information about objecting to the Proposed Settlement, see www.CASprivacybreach.com. 6. Additional Information Information regarding the Proposed Settlement and pending motion is available at www.CASprivacybreach.com. Requests for information or questions for Class Counsel should be directed to: SEAN A. BROWN FLAHERTY MCCARTHY LLP Toronto-Dominion Centre 95 Wellington Street West 10th Floor, Suite 1000 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2N7 info@CASprivacybreach.com
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The South Frontenac Museum: Bringing Our History, Art & Culture To Life Life before Blenders – The Keystone Food Chopper by Andy Adamson
Look around your kitchen at all the modern kitchen gadgets and tools that save you time. How much of a novelty are they? Cooks have been using shortcuts for a long time. Case in point, this Keystone Food Chopper found in the South Frontenac Museum as part of our current kitchen display. It was manufactured by the Colebrookdale Iron Co. in Pottstown, P.A., U.S.A. It was very popular in the kitchens of North America from 1920 to almost 1960. It was advertised as being able to chop raw or cooked meats, and all kinds of vegetables and fruits into a coarse, medium or fine consistency. “It does not mash or squeeze out the juices but delivers clean cut uniform pieces.” The cutters are steel, reversible and self- sharpening. There were four different models to
choose from: • small families • popular family size • hotels and restaurants • butchers, marketmen and farmers The Chopper came with four different blades, each with a different function, from cutting chicken and lobster for salads to pulverizing peanuts for peanut butter. Included with the manual were recipes for making soups, meat loaves, salad dressings and much more. Here are a couple that might interest you: Canned Corn Fritters Chop 1 can of corn in the Keystone Food Chopper, using the No. 3 Cutter. Add ½ cup milk, the same quantity of flour and 3 eggs well beaten. Season with pepper and salt.. Fry in smoking hot lard. Brown one side then turn and brown on the other.
Serve very hot. And for those looking to do something with all the spring blooms that will soon adorn our lawns: Dandelion Wine Put 1 quart of dandelion blossoms in 2 quarts boiling water. Let stand three days and three nights, then add 2 lemons sliced and 2 pounds white sugar. Boil fifteen minutes, strain and set aside to work as you would in making other wines. At the South Frontenac Museum, our job is to fascinate and educate residents and visitors by bringing our history, creativity and culture to life. Please enjoy these articles featuring artifacts found at the Museum. For more information or to book a tour at the Museum please call 613-376-3027 ext. 2600 or visit us at www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca. ■
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE
THINGS TO DO
Changes to Garbage & Recycling Collection for Easter All garbage and 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, you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net. 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! 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 preconsultation 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.
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. CANCELLATION OF 2021 SWIM & DAY CAMP The Township of South Frontenac has made the difficult decision to cancel Swim and Day Camp programs for the 2021 season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19. The cancellation comes after careful consideration from the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) regarding the safety of South Frontenac residents and staff. The Township is looking forward to welcoming swimmers and campers back to the traditional programs in the future when it is safe to do so. For more information regarding the Townships response to the COVID-19 pandemic please visit www.southfrontenac.net. 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.
TOWN HALL • Council Meeting – April 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/ or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting. Tenders • 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-2021-17 One (1) Heavy Duty Municipal Motor Grader - Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on April 7, 2021. • Tender – PS-2021-19 – Supply of Diesel Fuel & Gasoline – Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on April 7, 2021. • Tender PS-2021-18 - Resurfacing of McMullen Park Netsports Courts in Verona – submissions to be received by 1:30 pm on April 21, 2021. • Request for Proposal - FD-2021-03 - Wildland Suits for Fire Services - documents must be received by 1:00 local time on April 14, 2021 Official forms can be found on our website or by visiting BIDDINGO.com.
OUTDOOR BURNING PREVENTION & SAFETY TIPS Ensure there is no Burn Ban
Don't Build it too Big.
Having a Brush Fire? Call us.
Confirm there is no burning ban in place by calling our office, visiting our website or checking the newspaper.
Campfires should be no more than 2x2 ft in size, and brush fires cannot exceed 10x10 ft., or exceed 1 metre in height.
If you are planning to burn brush, ensure you oniy burn approved items 81 notify the Fire Department at 613376-3027 ext. 2284.
For more information, see By-law 2012-68 on our website at www.southfrontenac.netlbylaws/
Grass fires can burn more than just grass...
Sunrise & Sunset. Hours of open air burning are restricted to occur between sunrise and sunset, except for camping or cooking fires.
Infractions.
Residents are reminded that any infraction of By-|aw 2012-68 can result in significant financial penalties.
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Upgrades At The Frontenac Community Arena Progressing Well
By Daniel Geleyn ajor upgrades to the Frontenac Community Arena are well under way and are planned to be completed by the end of June, well ahead of its September re-opening. The arena, like many other small community arenas in Ontario, was built in the 1970’s with the help of funding through Wintario grants. Now in its fifth decade of operation, the upgrades are needed, not only for the safety of its users but also to make the facility more efficient to operate. The arena project was sponsored by the former townships of Hinchinbrooke, Portland, Oso, and Bedford. Since 1998, it has been owned by Central and South Frontenac, and administered by the Arena Board with representation from the two townships “The arena is the largest and most used facility we have in South Frontenac, and it also serves Central Frontenac,” says Tim Laprade, the Arena & Recreation Supervisor for the Township of South Frontenac. Due to its age, there has been a focus in the last couple years on capital replacement at the arena. This was started in the summer of 2020 with the replacement of the chilling system. But while that work was being done, it was realized that the
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refrigerant lines in the floor were just too contaminated and had the potential to damage the new equipment. As the floor was already scheduled to be replaced in March of this year, it was decided to not open the facility for the 2020/2021 season and start the floor replacement project early. “With the scenario with COVID-19, that was the best choice for us. We were able to start the project much earlier than we had anticipated. We now hope to complete it by the end of June which gives us lots of time to deal with unknowns that may come up which happens with older infrastructure,” says Laprade. But so far, there has been no major setbacks and Laprade is optimistic that the project is now well on its way to a successful completion by the summer. In addition to the required upgrades to the refrigeration system, Laprade says there will be a number of other improvements to the facility, such as flush ice, a rubberized floor and much more, which will all make for a better experience for the many users. “Many more improvements will be revealed when we open in September,” he says. Although the many users of the facility
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Arena renovations are expected to be completed by the end of June. Photo by Daniel Geleyn
were negatively impacted by the closure, most of the groups were able to take advantage of other facilities in nearby communities this past year. The pandemic restrictions would have made it difficult for the facility to make ends meet in any case due to the increased operational costs and reduced revenue streams, so doing the required renovations this year was good timing. The projects taken together are worth well over a million dollars but “our costs for the users will not be increasing after the renovations,” says Laprade.
The upgrades should mean significant reductions in the operational costs. “Making the ice was about 75% of our utility costs in the past, but this should be reduced significantly with the new system,” says Laprade. Despite the short term pain of the closure for the users, the much improved arena is likely to be much appreciated by its many users. “We hope to be able to go into a normal season this coming year as the facility will be ready, but some pandemic restrictions may still apply,” says Laprade. ■
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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
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Please apply by April 2, 2021
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