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Vaccination Clinic At Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church For Patients Of Sydenham, Verona Medical Centres By Jeff Green on't say snow,” said Amanda Antoine last Wednesday morning (March 31), “there will be no snow tomorrow.”
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Antoine is not a meteorologist. She works at the Verona Medical Centre, and had spent 5 days on the phone, talking to every patient of the clinic who is over 70 about attending a vaccination clinic on Thursday (April 1) at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. (HMFC) People had been receptive to her calls. “Many of the people I talked to, the majority of them, had already been vaccinated or already had made an appointment to be vaccinated. Among those who hadn't, just about all of them were happy to get the vaccine in our own community this week,” she said. Dr. Sabra Gibbens, who heads the Verona Centre, said that the exercise of calling all those patients was worthwhile in itself. “We needed to know where they were at, with the vaccine, and how they were doing, and they appreciated hearing from us as well. But it was a lot of work for Amanda, and of course all of the other work of the clinic had to be carried on at the same time as these calls were being made. People have other medical needs, that never goes away. Fortunately, apart from a lazy flake or two, the predicted snow on Wednesday night into Thursday morning did not come to pass. At 9:30am, the church parking lot was full. Specialists from the Strathcona Centre mass clinic had started arriving, two hours earlier, to prepare almost 300 doses of Pfizer vaccine, and other Strathcona staff, and other public health and paramedic services personnel, arrived steadily over the next two hours, to organise the clinic. Volunteers were still arriving at 9:30 to get their assignments and be ready for when the first patient was set to arrive at 10am. This was the first pop-up mobile clinic that the Strathcona crew had set up, and it took some quick thinking and organising to get everything ready. Safety protocols were in place and patients who arrived for their appointments, no more than 10 minutes early as per instructions, were welcomed into the gym, at the church, for their injections. As people arrived, Dr. Gibbens said, “it is quite something. These are my people, the people I care for, and after a year at home waiting, to see them get a vaccine that will provide them a path back to their normal lives is a really
RN Meredith Prikker, Amanda Antoine, Dr. Sabra Gibbons prior to the vaccination clinic at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Tamworth Medical Centre as well,” said Prikker. big deal.” Dr. Gibbens said that “my instinct, when I heard that the The clinic was co-sponsored by the Verona and Sydenham Medical Centres. Meredith Prikker, a nurse at the Sydenham vaccine had been approved, was to get some right away Centre, had organised patients from Sydenham, in a pro- and get out to my patients’ homes and give them injections, cess that was similar to the one that took place in Verona. but this vaccine is not like that. There is an adage, if you She also made the arrangements with the Free Methodist want to do something fast, do it yourself, but if you want Church, which the Sydenham Medical Centre used as the to make a difference over a long time, you have to work with others. This is a long-term thing: vaccinating everyone location for flu shots clinics last fall. “It took a lot of coordination, a lot of phone calls, to get in the community. We need to work together, with Public this done. The church is always very supportive and, in the Health doing a lot of coordinating, to make it happen. And end, we were able to offer up the clinic to patients from the it takes time.”
South Frontenac Breaks Ground On New Multiuse Facility Run Down Of Municipal Service Changes As The Result Of New Province-Wide Restrictions
Pic (L>R): Standing, with shovels, Deputy-Mayor Leonard (holding pic of Tim Leprade, Recreation Director), Rep from Wemp & Smith, the construction company, Mayor Vandewal, & Councillor Revill. Flanking them are Stocksport Club members, Paul, Walter and Kevin.
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n April 1st, a brief ground-breaking ceremony at Harrowsmith Centennial Park celebrated the beginning of construction for a new South Frontenac Multi-use Facility.
Initiated by the SF Stocksport Club, the project will also house the weekly South Frontenac Farmers' Market, and be available for other community events and gatherings. The
current project is expected to be completed in June. Mayor Vandewal, in welcoming this new resource, said the plan was to eventually roof the paved area and add other amenities, as funds become available. Due to Covid and the chill weather, the event was brief, masked and participants were spaced apart as far as possible for their picture. ■
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Is That The Sound Of A Distant Train? By Jeff Green report in the Globe and Mail, last month, predicted that one of the major infrastructure measures that will be included in the federal budget this month, will be funding for the next phase of a high frequency passenger rail project between Quebec City – Montreal – Ottawa and Toronto.
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The project has been proposed by VIA Rail and has already received $71 million in federal funds in order to do preliminary work and develop a business plan. Building out the route will cost $4.4 million for a diesel/electric train, more for a fully electric version. VIA has provided very limited detail about the project to the public, apart from a single page on the VIA website. The page shows that the plan is to make use of existing tracks as well as “discontinued and lower density freight rail infrastructure between Toronto-Peterborough-Ottawa, OttawaDorion-Montreal and Montreal-Trois-Rivières-Québec City”. The page includes a map, which indicates what VIA officials envision making use of the former rail line that runs through Tay Valley, Central Frontenac and Addington Highlands. The former line is owned by the local townships and is being used as a recreational trail. It is part of the Great Trail, which many people still know as the Trans Canada Trail. Earlier mapping of the project included a proposed station in Sharbot Lake. The current mapping (see below) does not do so.
There is an asterisk at the bottom of the page, however. “*Additional stops between Toronto and Quebec City on the new dedicated tracks may be added in consultation with the communities.” As it heads east, the Great Trail dips to the south of Highway 7 at Kaladar, runs south of Big Clear Lake at Arden , through Mountain Grove and on the southern shore of the west basin of Sharbot Lake along Brewer Road. It then turns and crosses into the village Sharbot Lake, running past the medical centre and beach, before crossing Road 38 and proceeding behind Granite Ridge Education Centre. It crosses Fall River Road at Highway 7 and after Maberly it follows the Old Brooke Valley Road towards Perth. A group of Sharbot Lake residents have developed a proposal that they would like to present to VIA rail. They would have the new line diverge from The Great Trail and follow the Highway 7 corridor between Kaladar and Perth instead of bisecting Sharbot Lake. The group, which calls itself the Sharbot Lake VIA Rail Station Committee, is also advocating for a station at or near the junction of Hwy. 7 and Road 38.
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Chris Murphy: Surviving the Pandemic Through Music By Peter Bird ith a voice that has been compared as often to Stan Rogers as it has to Steven Page, Chris Murphy tells stories through the songs he sings. Although Chris was born and raised in the Kingston area, and plays locally, he has felt a musical and spiritual connection to Atlantic Canada. Since 2000, Chris has been travelling to the East Coast, playing stages in Cape Breton and all across Newfoundland. Chris is also a singer with Turpin’s Trail, a local band. The pandemic has taken its toll on his trips and shows, but there have been some benefits.
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ty precautions are in place at each site. Garbage bags will also be available, for sale, at each site. In Addington Highlands Township, the office is open but the township halls are closed. Waste sites remain open. South Frontenac Township said they were preparing a media release, concerning services, to go out late on Tuesday (April 6). Emily Caird at the township said that the office has remained open but the township is encouraging residents to use email and phone for their inquiries. Kingston Frontenac Public Library, which operates branches in Storrington, Sydenham, Hartington, Parham, Sharbot Lake, Arden, Mountain Grove, Plevna, and Cloyne, as well as locations in Kingston, has reverted to curbside pick-up only as of April 3. For further information about services, go to kfpl.ca/library-services/ coronavirus-covid-19-updates. ■
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It is a challenge to keep up the energy as if you were playing to a live audience, because you don’t have the immediate feedback. Q. What about your weekly shows on Facebook? A. I would prefer to be playing in front of people, and because I’m doing my own weekly show, I don’t want to do the same 20 to 30 songs each week. It does afford me, however, the ability to sing songs that I wouldn’t otherwise bring out, like a really nice long ballad. You’re asking a lot from an audience to sit through the whole song. But when I’m at home it gives me more liberties to play some songs that I know and enjoy, but don’t break out in live situations. Q. During your fundraising events why
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letters Vaccine Hesitancy
This is my reply to objections to the vaccine being 'unproven'. The vaccines are very good at preventing hospitalisations and deaths – up to 100% in some clinical trials. That should be all we need to know. That's what all the mitigation has been about. It's never been about eradication, which isn't possible. Almost enough people understood this with masks and during lockdowns. But too many seem to be thinking about the vaccine as their personal ticket to freedom, or they see that it isn't really, and decide to make the whole pandemic longer by skipping it. Dr. Tam said if we have two doses in most people by September things could get back to sort of normal in the fall. - Lynn Schwadchuck
Re: Questionable Letter
It is ironic that the CBC article referenced in the April 1st "Letters", which describes how misinformation is being propagated about the Covid-19 pandemic, actually contains misinformation. As thoughtful readers, we must recognize that a single point of view is being promoted in this article, and also as thoughtful readers, we must identify red flags
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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Hope all enjoyed their Easter Weekend! • Big thank you to Rural Frontenac Community Services, who delivered "Easter Goodie Bags" to most seniors in the area. It helped brighten their days, the puzzles are great to do and most loved the sweets and the sanitizers will help as you seem to use a lot during this pandemic. • Mother Nature sure played an April Fools joke on us by sending us some snow squalls! Oh wel;l at least they didn't last. Ice is mostly out of the lakes in the area so please be careful along the waterways. • Sure glad to hear that Jude Leyton, the little three year old boy, has been found alive and well. Big thank you to all the trained volunteers and search committees who did a great job. I know it was hard for those around to sit back and wait... But glad the outcome was what we all prayed for. • Remember: a burning permit is now required, as of April 1. • More and more people in our area are getting their first dose of the COVID needle, which is so encouraging due to the latest scare of the virus in our area. We have been so good at practicing all the protocols and should be commended. Like the Lions Club says, "test negative, stay positive". • Congratulation to Cathy Fox on her retirement. You will certainly be missed at the Medical Centre in Sharbot Lake. All the best. • Congratulations, also, to Sandra White on your retirement from the RBC in Sharbot Lake. All the best on the next chapter! • Congratulations to Deb (Cooke) and Randy Lindenblatt on the birth of their 2nd grandson. Proud parents are Kristine and Ian, as well as big sister, Kay. • Congratulations to Holli Kraftchick and Mike Matthews on the birth of Zaxxon. Congratulations on adding another son to your family! • Hockey fans and players will be happy to hear that the arena will be up and running for the next season! • Remember: "A smile is a light in the window of your face that shows that your heart is at home." So keep smiling!
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• Perth Road United Church (PRUC) will continue with podcasts only, until further notice. Please tune in from home at 10:00am Sundays on the PRUC website PRUC.ca. • Meanwhile, here’s more of what’s been keeping people busy and active, and also some of the things they miss. • Sandy Hugo: Likes to keep busy solving puzzles, word searches, and playing euchre on-line. She has taken up sewing again. Sandy also likes walking for fitness. She misses the social aspect of in-person bowling and euchre. One of her favourite social activities she misses mostly is Bob’s Breakfast. • Meanwhile, here’s more of what’s been keeping people busy and active, and also some of the things they miss. • Mary Ellen says: I’ve continued working at my office job for most of the pandemic which has taken up a significant amount of my time. Our son Alex has moved back home and continues to take his courses through Queens University. My husband Paul keeps busy with the running of the house. There are lots of lanes where we live and we have a dog that keeps us busy walking them. During the winter we made a small skating rink on the lake. Some very kind people plowed pathways around the lake between all of the individual skating rinks, so we could walk a long distance on Buck Lake. That was one of our favourite activities, while it lasted. I’ve always liked working in the garden, so last summer we built a raised garden and planted an assortment of vegetables. Paul was surprised and pleased with the output we had. As a family, we like music, so once a week, the three of us get together to enjoy a jam session. Paul and Alex play guitar with me on piano, we have found a great way to improve our improvisation skills. • Debbi Ilan – Prayer Leader PRUC says: Being Prayer Leader fills a lot of my time. Every morning I spend at least an hour in prayer, sometimes two. I grab my coffee, come upstairs and sit in my bedroom with the sun shining in and have some of the best times with the Lord. I really miss church, so I listen to the PRUC Sunday podcasts. I moved to Kingston in September of 2019 and I love going for walks and exploring new trails. Now I’m settled, I have happy hours at least once a week, with three out of town friends. We have a glass of wine around four o’clock, and sit and chat. I’m enjoying cooking in my new kitchen. I also spend a lot of time on Face Time. I have some girlfriends within my bubble who love to come and have dinner with me with some wine and socialise, and usually stay overnight. We say we’re old dolls having a sleepover, just like teenagers. That’s been fun. Since I moved into town I’ve also had a chance to reevaluate my life. Some of my worst fears now have become my greatest blessings.
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April 8, 2021 • Congratulations to Ivonne Sever, who was the Parent Council's March auction lucky winner!! • Prayers and thoughts from our community to Jacky Jackson, who is at home recuperating after her heart attack in January, and to her daughter, Colleen Ryder, who is home recovering as well after a treacherous fall on the ice in March and had to have hip surgery.
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• Hope everyone had a happy and safe Easter. • With the new Provincial legislation issued, the following changes are in effect as of April 2, 2021, and will continue until further notice: The Arden Legion is now closed, and the United Church, Pastoral Charge will revert back to online services. • Fire permits are now available and are available only at the Township office or through the website. The permits will cover the period from January 1 to December 31. • The Library is also reverting back to curbside service. You can reserve online or by phone. If you need more information, please go to the library website. • The people that are there for the darkest nights are the ones worth spending your brightest days with. • Get well wishes are sent to Claire Richer.
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• Clarendon Central Public School Parent Council are please to announce their April auction items on display at the Lookout Home Hardware for you to win! This package will be a real treat for the animal lover in you! An 8x10 matted and framed pet portrait donated by Leane and Brian Bailey of Art By the Baileys, a pet basket for your cat and a pet basket for your dog!
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• Don, Don, DON, DON! Hello to our friend in Parham, from all of us here in Battersea (and Roblin). Glad to hear you’re a frequent reader of our column! Hopefully this little shout out ‘steps up’ this week’s edition for you! • Ken sent me this great note, imagining the future of the Manor in Battersea: It's none too encouraging to see the 'For Lease' sign in the front window of our beloved Manor. But what's in
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April 8, 2021 store in its future? With such a rich past, it would be a shame to not revitalize it. It helps us draw tourism and investment to the area, a unique example of this is Kingston's very own Frontenac Club. (Google it) A converted bank rich with history, much like the history of the Manor. I envision someone doing something similar with the Manor, creating unique suites with a spa, a gathering area and roadside cafe? A place to unwind. Perched within walking distance of the soon to be revitalized waterfront and boat launch. Outfitters, to encourage hiking and rentals of canoe and kayak, paddle boards, paddle boat rentals, for low impact enjoyment of the creek and lake! Wouldn't it be nice? Wishful thinking, Ken. • Thanks for sending that, Ken! • Did you know that the community of Storrington has a very informative email thread hosted by our very own Catherine Reynolds? The blasts are frequent enough for you to stay informed, but not so much that your inbox gets spammed… It’s a perfect balance! Please email or call me and I can get you in touch with Catherine to start receiving the email updates. • Please connect with me if you would like something in our Battersea/Storrington column. All things welcome (space permitted, of course). Favourite recipes, birthdays or anniversaries, shout out to your neighbour - anything at all! Send ‘em my way.
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• T. R. MacMunn and Sons are sending the Friends of Bon Echo “A big ‘thank you’ for choosing us to design & build your ‘new look’.” The friends are targeting the May long weekend for all to come out and see the beautiful updates to Greystones Gift Shoppe and Café. While there, sit for a spell and enjoy a cup of ethically grown coffee from Fluid Solar Roasted Coffee. Greystones Gift Shoppe and Café will be open on Saturdays and Sundays until July 1, 2021 after which it will be 7 days a week. Greystones Gift Shoppe and Café will be open from 9am – 5pm. • Finnegan’s is now selling kindling for $8.00 a bag. If you are in need of firewood, pop next door to Holden’s Hearth at Home! What a perfect match! • Hurray, the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club meetings are going to resume with the first meeting on April 14, 2021! The speaker for this event is Laura Tattersall, from Made in the Shade Perennials. Laura has been around for many years and she is a Hosta expert as well as for the many plants suited for shade gardens. Each of us has some shaded areas that we probably leave bare because we are not quite sure what to put in there. Come and hear what Laura has to tell us about the plants we can use and what is new for 2021. All meetings will now be at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Remember you do not have to be a gardener to join! All COVID protocols apply including limited seating. Should you wish to attend this meeting, please contact Mary Kelly yram@golden.net ASAP to add your name to the list of attendees or, sadly to learn all seating has already 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!
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• Get well wishes are in store for Ron Marshall, who has had surgery on his face twice. • Our thoughts and prayers are also going out to Reverend Cheryl’s husband, Son, who had surgery last Thursday. Heal quickly. Back to health. • It is so nice to not hear of anyone passing on. It’s been sad for so long a time • We have two big old roosters and Jessie (dog) cannot get them to run for her. Sometimes one will peck her on the nose.
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• Next day, a travelling man dropped by and knocked on the door. We were back in the woods again. The gentleman said to Precious, our yellow lab, “Are they in the woods?” Precious barked. He said to lead me to the woods so Precious did so. What a surprise. The travelling man was Ray Whitelock. We had a great afternoon chat.
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• Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend. The warmer days bring people of all ages outside. Many are out raking their lawns, walking, hiking and riding their bicycles. Tulips and daffodils will be blooming soon. Spring is in the air! • On Sunday, April 18th, there will be a TAKE OUT turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP is between 4:30 and 6:00pm. Advance tickets only, cut off date April 14th. The cost per dinner is $15.00. Tickets are available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drugstore, gas station in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410. • Softball teams are filling up fast for our Harrowsmith teams! To see if there are spaces left on the Harrowsmith teams, please email harrowsmithsoftball@gmail.com. Information and new Covid rules are available at www.fcmsa.ca. The association is unsure at this time if the softball season is allowed to start. • “Happy birthday” to Karen Brunette. Hope you have a great day! • Quote of the week - “Carry out a random act of kindness, safe i the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” - Princess Diana
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We tried to get him in the shed, again. No. the fool took off on the run up the side hill to the neighbours line. I said to George, “That’s it, some wile animal can have him tonight for dinner. Later, Jessie had him rounded up in front of the sap house. We tried again for the shed. I thought if he jumped in the boiling sap, he would have a boiled body and we would have feathers in our syrup. Just by luck, I caught him in a fish net. We came back home for dinner, and no Jessie. We went to check and there he was, guarding the wood house. We made her ride in the 4-wheeler, got to the barn and Jessie ran to the hen house. I opened the door and the rooster cackled and Jessie was finally at ease. She did not know that we
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An Average Maple Syrup Season For 2021
by Daniel Geleyn he weather this spring has not proven ideal for maple syrup production, but with dedication and perseverance, Frontenac producers have still been able to have what they qualify as an average season. “It’s ideal when it’s minus 5 at night and plus 5 in the day but that does not always happen,” says Mel Conboy, from Oso Sweet Maple Syrup Farm in Sharbot Lake. “But it still runs as the sap has to get to the leaves,” he adds. “While our name ‘Oso Sweet Maple Farm’ is relatively new, our family has been producing maple syrup on our farm for three generations,” says Mel’s wife Joyce. “Each generation learned from the one before, and so syrup season has been part of our lives from the very beginning.” Mel and Joyce’s son Clayton is a full-time firefighter in Ottawa but he likes helping his dad in the spring as something they can do together. He plans on taking over the farm at some point. “Like all businesses, we have been impacted by the pandemic with a reduction in tourism sales and bulk sales. We have appreciated our loyal customers who have continued to support us through curbside pick-up throughout the year,” says Joyce. The Conboy name in the small central Frontenac village of Sharbot Lake has long been associated with maple syrup. It was 1876 when Oso Township granted J. Conboy, great-grandfather of Mel and George Conboy, the parcel of land where George, Mel’s cousin who also produces maple syrup, currently lives with his wife Darlene, just north of Sharbot Lake. The farm has been passed down the generations for the last 145 years, and the production of maple syrup has been part of the farm since the beginning. “Now I have four sons and seven grandchildren, with one more in the oven, so that is six generations now,” says George Conboy. George and Darlene have been living and working on their farm for over 40 years. They get help from their four sons and their grandchildren as well. Jason Conboy, one of their sons, is in charge of the boiling operations while his brothers help when they can. “I’ve been doing this for 37 years,” says the 37 yearold Jason with a grin. “I expect we’ll get another couple runs this year before we’re done.” “We had a bumper season last year but this year it’s about half which is about an average season,” says Darlene. Normally during the first weekend in April, both farms host visitors to visit the facilities and enjoy many maple syrup products but it was cancelled last year and again this year due to the pandemic. “It’s too bad it’s cancelled again this year, (but) it’s for the best I think,” says a resigned George. “Taking part in Maple Weekend over the years has given us the opportunity to showcase our farm and provide tours and information to the many guests who attended. COVID-19 has made it impossible to offer this event for the past two years but we hope for its return once the pandemic is under control,” says Joyce at the Oso Sweet Maple Farm. Despite the negative impact of the pandemic, it is clear that producing maple syrup is a family tradition that will continue to thrive in the Conboy family. “We love working in nature, creating the first taste of spring and looking forward to visits and interaction
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SHARBOT LAKE, Ont. (31/03/2021) - Jason Conboy of the Conboy Maple Syrup Farm in Sharbot Lake, replenishes the wood fire of the maple syrup evaporator during production of their sweet product on March 31, while his mother Darlene supervises. “We had a bumper season last year but this year it’s about half which is about an average season,” says Darlene, who lives on the farm with her husband George. George and Darlene have lived on their farm, which used to belong to George’s great-grandfather, for 40 years. Photo by Daniel Geleyn
with customers and community members. There is a feeling of accomplishment and camaraderie, knowing that our contribution adds to the success of this community,” says Joyce. “Everyone in the family has a role to play in our syrup operation. With the help of technology, the grace of nature, and lots of hard work, we are excited to provide an excellent quality product for our customers,” she adds. “It’s like the first taste of spring, says Mel Conboy. “It gets in your blood a little bit. When you do it that long, you get to look forward to it.” ■
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Birthday HAPPY SWEET SIXTEEN To A Young Lady Who Is Beautiful Inside & Out! RILEY DANIELLE TYSICK Love Mom, Dad, Casey & Paityn♥
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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Fisher / Leyton I'm sure anyone with young children or grandchildren can appreciate that last week's events have been a traumatic experience to say the least for our entire family. It was a miracle that he was found alive....but we are so happy to have our little Jude back. He must have a strong will to live enabling him to survive that horrendous rainy weather on Sunday and cold temperatures on Monday and Tuesday nights all alone in a very wild and treacherous area. I would like to thank the public and individuals on social media for all the interest, support and prayers. A big thank you to Global, CTV, and CBC for excellent and respectful coverage of the story. Also , the tireless effort of the volunteers in both the Ottawa and Rideau Search and Rescue teams.(OSARV) Also thanks to South Frontenac Fire Department and Paramedics....as well as South Frontenac Township and George Tackaberry.Construction (Sweets sand and gravel) for providing prompt assistance to fix the road and for donating the equipment and heavy gravel that was needed so all the rescue vehicles could get in and out. The Madden family from the Hamlet of Burridge ,my cousin Ruth Burgess and Eric Bylow from Almonte who helped in the search and generously provided some wonderful food and desserts to keep our spirits up. The Kudrinko family and staff and Steve's Rideau Restaurant for donated food which is much appreciated during such a stressful time. Also gifts and cards from Fermoy hill residents, Allison Williams and family, Rocking Horse toy store in Kingston, Dollar store in Westport. Tina at TG Estate Home, Bruce Foster (Author), Kayla Julian. I should also thank the gentleman who brought in a large thermos container of Tea and a tray of goodies for searchers.... but as of writing this, I'm not sure who it was. Thank the staff at KGH for Jude’s excellent care. A huge round of applause for the OPP Eastern Division including the Mobile Support unit, OPP underwater search and recovery unit, the OPP canine unit , OPP helicopter rescue unit. These guys and gals in the force never get enough credit and are to be commended for their tireless efforts and perseverance in all kinds of weather. After last Wednesday, they must go home with such a good feeling that makes all their efforts so rewarding and worthwhile. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for being so strong during such a stressful time. This adversity has served to strengthen the bonds within the Fisher / Leyton family units Thanks again to all, Chris Fisher
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• The Elders and congregation of Henderson United have made the painful, yet necessary decision to suspend in-person worship for the month of April in order to comply with the Provincial lockdown. The on-line services via You-
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Deborah Ann Ibey 1949 – 2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah Ann Ibey, peacefully on March 9, 2021 in her 72nd year. Daughter of the late Russell & Ruby Smith of Plevna and loving wife of John Glenn Ibey for 51 years. Beloved mother of Erin (Jody) Gunsinger, Shannon (Jamie) Hickey, and Shiloh (Tim) Riley. Cherished grandmother of Jordana Gunsinger, Andrew Gunsinger, Liam Gray, Hudson Hickey, Sierra Hickey, Jorja Hickey, Quinn Riley and Lachlan Riley. Deborah will be deeply missed by her siblings Carol (the late Jim) Hillier, Dave (Kathy) Smith, her in-laws Patricia (Don) Hanes, Gleva (Chris) Lemke, the late Lillan (Larry) Stearns, along with many nieces and nephews. Deborah was loved by her many friends and community, and will always be remembered for her kind, generous spirit, and her compassion for animals in need. Graveside Interment will be held at the Plevna Cemetery on Saturday April 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Tube will continue, except for this Sunday, April 11. Sarah Hale will lead a weekly 15 minute Sunday outdoor prayer circle at Arden United, weekly, at 10:00am, weather permitting- and do please wear a mask and be prepared to distance at least 2 metres from others. These are extenuating circumstances and folks are pulling together while remaining separated. • Special get well wishes to Don McMurray, spouse of the Rev. Cheryl McMurray. Don recently underwent surgery and is feeling improved. • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Dorthy (Gemmill) Wilson, spouse of the late Rev. Clive Wilson whom many remember serving in this area a few years ago now. • We all experienced a quiet Easter with all the Covid requirements. Great job, everyone, and stay safe..
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• Storringon Lions Club sends a BIG thank you to the community for supporting the Fish Fry. Over 300 meals were served. • Library boxes are at the gates of Ken Garrett Memorial Park, ready for your enjoyment! Feel free to browse, borrow, return or donate! • 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. • Free yard “sale” - South Frontenac residents are invited to place free items curbside – “one man’s give away is another man’s gold” – on
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April 10th & 11th. Bargains for all! Remember to practice social distancing. • Bottle drive in support of Ken Garrett Park. Trailer is located at 3950 Round Lake Road. We are off to a great start! All alcohol cans & bottles, wine bottles any size, shape & colour, wine boxes, wine bags, and any size plastic alcohol containers.
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Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com • Maberly in 1918 – John Millar has moved back to his farm at Maberly, after spending the winter at Elphin. [Perth Courier Apr 5 1918] • Sharbot Lake – News from 1905 – The Ladies Guild of the Anglican Church held a successful sugar social in the rectory on Tuesday evening of last week. - William McCharles and family have removed from here to Long Lake. Mr. McCharles has a good position there. – Janie Kimberly is spending a few days visiting in Maberly. – Annie Allan has gone to Kingston where she has secured a good situation. – Willis Roberts is spending a few days at home. – Spring has again made her appearance. The surface of our beautiful lake is almost completely dismantled of ice and an occasional boat is to be seen skimming over her waters. – Rev. Elwood Lawson is approving the appearance of the parsonage lawn by having it sodded.
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• Hello friends, neighbours, reporters, fans and anyone I might have forgotten to mention. I don’t have a memory hardly at all now. I would like to thank all of you for your phone calls, your cards, your letters, your visits, flowers and prayers, etc. (I might have forgotten some things). I just wanted to let all of you
know how I am doing and people have been asking me to let everyone know. After about a dozen trips to Perth, Smiths Falls, and Kingston to doctor's appointments, the cancer clinic, the pain clinic, for ultrasounds, x-rays, bone tests, MRIs, etc., etc., (I can’t even remember them all), I do have bone cancer. I hope to have radiation on my neck soon, as most of my pain is in my neck and that is where the biggest tumour is located. Also, my back and arm are in pretty bad pain. I am on a cancer pill but do not have to take chemo. Oh how I hope I do not get any side effects from the cancer pills. They sound awful. • I really want to thank Terry and Connie, my neighbours across the road, for the beautiful turkey dinner on Sunday – enough to feed me 3 meals. It was so delicious – thank you guys. Terry has been so helpful, putting up my civic sign - I have no idea how it fell down but between Bob and Elaine and Terry, it is up like new again. • I want to thank Ron and Alice for taking me to doctor's appointments, shopping for groceries and taking me for haircuts. I want to thank my grandchildren so much for decorating my cancer tree – I got the tree at a Relay for Life many years ago. Two weeks ago, Mark Lemke came and put 600 pink lights on it, and Shawn and Mark and Hudson came back and made it look beautiful by arranging the lights. It looks so beautiful in my back yard when I turn it on at dusk every night. Everyone is invited to drive over and have a look. • Thank you to Cheryl and Olive Allan for the beautiful gift container on Saturday night - there was a large loaf of homemade bread - so light and tasty. There was banana bread, homemade butter, two jars of homemade jams, plus some red and white kitchen towels and pot holders. I want to thank Elaine for the big dish of macaroni and hamburger, and Bob and Elaine for taking my car into Perth last to get greased, and the oil and tires changed. It wouldn’t start and Bob had to put his battery
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charger on it to get it started when they picked it up on Thursday. What would I do without all these wonderful people helping me out so much? Words are the only way I can thank them. I appreciate all of you so much and all you do for me. Hope I haven’t forgotten to thank anyone but my brain is sleeping or inactive at the present. If I ever get enough energy again, maybe there will be another Johnny and Pearl story. I sure hope so. Until then, thank you all a million. • Oops - almost forgot my family, Rick for taking care of my garbage, Sharon for her visit and cookies and Pam for staying with me and going with me to appointments (so many miles) and trying to teach me how to use a computer. • • •
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• We are now in the month of April - amazing how time flies. • We're in a lockdown for 4 weeks and cannot go out to our relatives. • We had a visit from Pastor Mark and some of his church parishioners singing Easter songs and bearing a large wooden cross. They stood outside the doors to sing. • We also had a visit from the Easter Bunny, who gave everyone good treats. It was much appreciated. • It was a miracle that the 3 year boy, Jude, was found alive after so long in the woods. We need to find out how he managed to survive. • April birthdays are Lloyd Hartwick, Frances Smith, Phillip Hertendy, Annette Jackson, Ellis Corkum, Ross Clow, Sabiastian Daye, Susie Bryden, Susanne McGregor, Jocelyn Murphy, Ellis Woolfrey. • We had a delicious turkey supper, cooked by the owner, Andrew. It was delicious. Happy Easter to everyone.
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A. I’ve been doing fundraisers for Inverary and Battersea United Churches since November 2016. Theme nights such as “An Irish Night, or an East Coast Night” are easily marketed. It also gives me ways to organise and package the large volume of songs that I have flowing around in my head. Q. Can you comment on viewer feedback during your Tuesday shows and fundraisers? A. It’s not an immediate response, but a suitable substitute. Although I can’t see people’s faces, I can see the support coming through the messages during the broadcast. I also receive much support through emails and letters, expressing just how much the shows have meant to people. That’s really gratifying. It’s something we don’t always get when playing live. This has shown me how important live music is when people are going through challenging times. It has inspired me to keep at it. Q. Did this hiatus give you time to learn some new music, or a new instrument? A. Yes, I’ve learned a few new songs. I also need to improve my five string banjo skills when playing bluegrass. I felt like I had reached a plateau and there was so much more I could be doing. That’s an ongoing project. And then there’s audio visual production. Learning different techniques for video shooting, editing, sound, and camera location has been my main project. I’ve also changed studio locations in the house a few times, but I find the garage has been the most sound-proofed, so I can make noise without disturbing the rest of the house and vice versa. Q. What inspired you go into multi-screen?
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tinue to be cautious and get the vaccine when our turn comes around. • Here are some more notes on spring wildlife sightings: Leo had a doe and last year's fawn nibbling his periwinkle. He also warns that the ticks are out, so be sure to wear long pants tucked into socks. Bob and Diane saw an American Woodcock shuffling through the leaves by their cottage. A fox ran through Kathy's yard. I've had turkeys all winter, but this week the male was spreading his fan tail and puffing up. The ladies did not appear to pay any attention but they have not been seen since. My feeder has been attacked and emptied two nights in a row. We think it was a raccoon, so the feeder is coming in at night. Keep us up to date on your spring sightings. • We had an accidental grass fire this week. It started very small, but with the wind and dry grass it rapidly grew too big to fight on our own. A big thank you to the Fire Department who came and quickly put it out. Beware of the dry grass, wind and stove ashes. • I'm still collecting and boiling sap. The season started out slowly but has picked up in the last week or so. I'm also in the yard and woods with a tin can, scraping off and collecting as many gypsy moth egg clusters as possible, then tossing them in the fire. Every little bit helps. • Sent by my daughter - Enjoy: Just be careful, because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually, I've just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster while drinking coffee and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine, as she puts a different spin on everything. Certainly not to the fridge, as he is acting cold and distant. Make sure you ask stove's permission. He gets a little hot if not consulted. In the end, the iron straightened me out as she said everything will be fine, no situation is too pressing. The vacuum was very unsympathetic... Told me to just suck it up, but the fan was more optimistic and hoped it would all soon blow over! The toilet looked a bit flushed when I asked its opinion and didn’t say anything, but the door knob told me to get a grip. The front door said I was unhinged and so the curtains told me to - yes, you guessed it - pull myself together.
A. During the first month of the pandemic, I started playing around with the movie program that came with my iPad, and did a version of David Francy’s. “Torn Screen Door”, because I’ve always been a massive fan of harmony singing, something I cannot do without some help from technology. Then I started going down the rabbit hole of YouTube and found that some people had been doing multi-screen production for years. I discovered it can be done reasonably well without a whole lot of work. I found a connection to a group called Pomplamousse. They are the gold standard for these types of videos. The amount of work that goes into their videos is just staggering, especially multi-screen, with lots of cuts. I’m not able to do that by a long stretch. I found that by splitting the screen into segments, I could create something reasonable to watch, and produce easily, using multi-tracking and harmonies. Q. Do you miss your trips to the East Coast? A. I’ve been travelling to the East Coast since 2009, but last year was the first time that didn’t happen. This has been hard for a few reasons. A friend of mine from Fogo Island and St John’s, passed away a few months ago at the age of 22 from an undiagnosed heart condition. I knew the whole family so I would have hopped on a plane and gone to the funeral. It makes you realise how we have been affected by the pandemic. In 2019, my wife Heather was on sabbatical and my whole family went with me for 3 months. We lived in St. John’s for 2 months and Fogo Island for the month of August. I was an Artist-in-Residence there, sponsored by the Fogo Island Arts and the Shorefast Foundation, so my whole job, my whole being, was music. With my family there, we felt like we were a part of the community. They had offered me the job for last August as well but unfortunately all their summer programs were cancelled. That was a huge disappointment. On behalf those who support him, and as a fan of Chris and his music myself, we can truly say, “We can’t wait to see Chris Murphy back, live on stage.” For upcoming shows see: https://chrismurphy.ca For videos on YouTube see: www.YouTube. com/chrismurphy1977
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Township of Central Frontenac Notice of a Virtual Open House Concerning the Township of Central Frontenac Draft Official Plan Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac is proposing to adopt a new Official Plan in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. Open House: The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a virtual open house in order to consider the draft Official Plan. The open house will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 17(16) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The open house will be held on the 28th day of April, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. using electronic participation. To register in advance or to call into the meeting, please contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk, Township of Central Frontenac at 613-2792935, extension 237. Registering in advance can also be done online by using the following Zoom link: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MAW0AkPBSo1a4YEK-mpnw. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments or questions in advance of the open house by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca. Subject Property: The draft Official Plan applies to all lands with the boundaries of the Township of Central Frontenac; therefore, no key map has been provided with this notice. Purpose and Effect: The Official Plan will set out goals, objectives, and policies to manage and direct physical change and its effects on the social, economic, and natural environment of the Township for the next 20 years. All new development, redevelopment, and public works must conform to the policies of the Official Plan. Other Applications: Currently, there are no other Planning Act applications that affect all lands in the Township.
The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario. The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Financial/Clerical Assistant. Reporting to the Treasurer and the Deputy-Treasurer, the Financial/Clerical Assistant is primarily responsible for general clerical assistant/receptionist duties, greeting residents and assisting them with their enquiries and receiving and processing payments, as well financial analysis. The qualified candidate must be able to multitask accurately in a fast pace environment. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Strong attention to detail, some accounting experience will be considered an asset • Minimum high school diploma, with preference given to candidates who have a post-secondary education in business administration or other related fields • Two or more years’ experience as a clerical assistant/ receptionist in an administrative setting • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with adherence to confidentiality are required • Excellent cash handling experience • Proven dispute resolution and negotiation/problem solving skills • Working knowledge and proficiency with computer applications • Thorough knowledge of municipal taxation, collection and relative municipal legislation is preferred, experience with Great Plains/Diamond software will be given preference
Additional Information related to the draft Official Plan is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending. The draft of the Official Plan is also available online at the following link: https:// www.centralfrontenac.com/en/business/official-planreview-and-update.aspx.
The salary range for this position is $42,289 to $44,844. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, to obtain a full copy of the open house notice, or to request to be notified of the decision of the Township of Central Frontenac on the draft Official Plan, contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk, Township of Central Frontenac, 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com.
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We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.
Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO/Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
by Fred Barrett y neighbours and I were walking our dogs this morning when they, as they often do, asked me if there was anything interesting going on up in the sky. I mentioned the medium size meteor shower going on later this month. It’s the annual Lyrid meteor shower. They asked me about the size of the meteors. A streaking meteor can be so bright and leave such a long trail. They must be huge they exclaimed. It surprised them when I answered that, in fact, they are quite small. They are made up of dust and ice and most vary from the size of a grain of sand to the size of a pea. The rarest and brightest, called fireballs, can be the size of a walnut. I explained that, although light is only a small fraction of the energy produced, it’s a good indicator of the amount of energy produced. That energy is equal to mass times velocity squared. So when you multiply a tiny mass (fractions of a gram) by a huge velocity squared (typically greater than 75,000 km/h), you end up with a huge amount of energy. Let’s say we double the mass. Then the brightness doubles. But if we double the speed, we quadruple the brightness. Speed is very important. Also, when the meteoroid burns up (ionizes) in the atmosphere, the colour of its streak indicates what makes it up. For example, oxygen appears green and sodium is yellow. This year’s Lyrid shower is most active from April 14th to the 30th. It peaks on the morning of April 22. The radiant is above the bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra, the Harp, which is above the constellation Cygnus, the Swan. Cygnus looks like a large cross that form the wings and body of the Swan. It rises in the northeast about 10 pm mid month and swings south as the evening progresses. It is about 20 degrees high in the east by midnight and even higher in the southeast by 4 am. Early morning is best for observing. On the peak night of the 22nd, a gibbous moon may interfere with observing. A rate of 18 meteors per hour can be expected and that’s a good show. Don’t forget that the nights leading up to and following the peak night, are very good too. Find a nice dark site and enjoy the show. Have a look at Jupiter and Saturn low in the east as morning approaches. In the evening sky, Mars, Venus and Mercury can be viewed in the west. Mars is high in the west at sunset in the stars of Taurus, the Bull, which is at the upper right of Orion. Venus and Mercury are low in the west and sink below the horizon quickly. Only Mars is left by midnight and it sets soon after. In early April, Saturn rises about 4 am and Jupiter follows soon after. They are best viewed later in the month when they have risen higher in the southeast sky. It’s a better time for following both planets’ moons as well. Binoculars are a sure fire help for observing and a low power telescope is a bonus. This month in review April 11: New Moon. April 14: The Moon is at apogee (max distance) – 403,762 Kms. Lyrid meteor shower begins. April 20: First quarter Moon. April 22: Peak of Lyrids. April 26: Full Moon. This Moon is called the Full Pink Moon. Native peoples named it after a pink flower that bloomed in April. It’s also known as the Full Grass Moon because, well, grass starts to grow. And no, it’s not that kind of grass. It’s also time to put away the snow blower and haul out the lawn mower for a tune up. April 27: The Moon is at perigee (closest) – 355,302 Kms. Stay safe, stay separate and enjoy the sky. That’s a wrap. Keep looking up! “The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/ publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred ■
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Grant money for arena, trails T
he Federal and Provincial Ministers of Infrastructure, Catherine McKenna and Laurie Scott respectively, along with Hastings, Lennox and Addington MPP Daryl Kramp, and Mayors from a number of Hastings and Lennox and Addington County municipalities all gathered virtually on Zoom to announce $4.8 million in federal and provincial grants for recreational infrastructure. The grants included almost $750,000 to upgrade the arena in Tamworth, and about the same amount to rebuild the Moira Lake Trail bridge in Centre Hastings. The largest portion of the grant went to the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA), over $2.25 million from the two governments, to rehabilitate and repair 21 bridge structures and recondition 550 kilometres of Trails, many of which run through Addington Highlands, Central and
North Frontenac. With an additional investment by EOTA itself, a total of over $3 million will be spent on the trail network. “The trail revitalisation infrastructure project of $3,100,500.00 will allow us to recondition various sections of the 550 kilometre trail network. Reconditioning of the trails will include resurfacing, and grading modifications. Structure repairs will include the rehabilitation of various bridge decks which include the trails in the township of Addington Highlands, and the townships of North and Central Frontenac. The Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance is extremely thrilled to be receiving this large amount of funding this will definitely assist us to make the necessary improvements to the trail,” said Cindy Cassidy, General Manager of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
How do you celebrate a 90th birthday during COVID? At a very FRIENDLY distance! Dorothy Fraser was feted by community members from the Health Centre Fitness Classes, a local Euchre Club, St. James Major Women's Group, Sharbot Lake Senior's Group, the Sharbot Lake Senior's Dinner Club, the Cancer Society Canvassers, and the Legion as well as neighbours from all over the village - and some even from Kingston. It's no secret how Dorothy keeps herself young at heart! The group formed a convoy that snaked along the Clemment Road and in and out of Dorothy's driveway to honk, holler and sing their renditions of Happy Birthday.
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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.
FAMILY SPRING BREAK BOX Wow! We are all SOLD OUT of the Spring Break Boxes! If you did not get a chance to order a Box, you can still participate during the school break week! Visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/sports-and-activities.aspx and follow South Frontenac on Facebook @SouthFrontenacTwp and Twitter @SthFrontenacTwp. We will be posting fun, safe and locally themed activity ideas for the whole family. For more information connect with Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 or by email at apantrey@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. Northern Waste Disposal Sites Open May 1, 2020 Salem WDS will be open Tuesdays 8:30 – 4:30 Bradshaw WDS will be open Thursdays 8:30-4:30 Green Bay WDS will be open Fridays 8:30-12:30 and Sundays 12:30 – 4:30 Tagged household garbage & recycling only - no dumping at gates Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Now on Summer Hours 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 and 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 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. IF the below fire image doesn’t fit, please include the “Spring is in the Air’ keep our parks clean image,
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 • Committee of the Whole Meeting – April 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation • Council Meeting – April 20, 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-2021-18 - 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.
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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.
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BATTERSEA, Ont. (26/02/2021) - Craig Voith bought his farm with his parents and his brother when he was 17 in 2012. Now he is the main caretaker of Sugar Hill Rideaus where he raises sheep. His brother and parents still help when they can but he is the only full-time caretaker. “We grew up on a farm so it’s like second nature to us,” he says. Photo by Daniel Geleyn
by Daniel Geleyn rothers Craig and Adam Voith, both in their 20’s, are following in their parents’ footsteps while diversifying by running a successful sheep farming operation called Sugar Hill Rideaus, in Battersea, South Frontenac. “We bought the farm in 2012 when I was 17,” says Craig Voith, who is the main caretaker for the sheep farm. “It was a horse boarding stable when we bought it but we changed it to sheep farming. We didn’t want to be horse boarding people, it’s not as fun as this,” he adds. Adam, the older brother, had already joined the military when they bought the farm. He is still serving in the army and helps on a part-time basis when his career in the military allows. “We have between 250 and 300 sheep at the moment,” says Adam Voith. “The whole flock of adults are female and we have three rams.” Their parents, Mike and Janet Voith, have been running their own farm, Sugar Hill Farm, since 2002, where they produce black angus beef as well as some pork and maple syrup. So the boys grew up on a farm
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and developing the new sheep farming operation was a natural development for them. Mike and Janet provide help to their sons but it is obvious that Craig is now well in charge and loving it. “We started with one breed of sheep called the Dorper,” says Janet. “It’s a hair sheep so you don’t have to pay to shear them.” But they quickly realized that since their main goal was to produce meat, the Dorper was not the best-suited breed as it only produces one or two lambs a year. After some research, they found the Rideau Arcott breed was more appropriate. The Rideau Arcott was produced from a breeding program that was created in 1966 by Agriculture Canada’s Animal Research Centre in Ottawa. This breed has strong maternal traits and they typically produce twins or triplets. “The Dorper sheep only gave 1.2 to 1.3 lambs per year. But with the Rideau Arcott, we get more like two and a half lambs per year per sheep,” says Craig Voith. The inconvenience with the Rideau Arcott sheep is that they have to be sheared once a year. “We have to hire someone to shear them,”
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Hook’s Building Centre Shop online from our website hooksbc.com, email thook@hooksbc.com or order by phone (613) 336-8416. Watch Instagram and Facebook for updates and hours of operation. Delivery or Curbside pick available. Keep up the good work self isolating and we will get through this. says Adam Voith. “It would take us much longer to do it ourselves. The professionals can shear all our sheep in one day. It would take us weeks to do that,” he adds. “We sell the wool to the co-op in Carleton Place but we don’t get a lot for it. It just helps recoup some of the cost of shearing them,” says Adam. Their operation is going well enough that they are slowly expanding with the help of some automation like a recently acquired Total Mixed Rations (TMR) machine, essentially a big blender, that facilitates the preparation of the feed for their flock. There has been an increased demand for their lamb in the last few years, especially by new Canadians which appreciate this type of meat. But like everyone else, they have also been affected by the pandemic this past year. “Restaurants are no longer buying our
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lamb,” says Janet Voith. “They cannot commit at this time.” The other impact of the pandemic is the unreliability of the abattoirs. When there are COVID-19 outbreaks at abattoirs, they are often closed which means that the abattoirs which remain open get that much busier. “We have to book so much more in advance now at the abattoirs,” says Janet. As a small producer, much of their product is sold directly to consumers, thereby avoiding the middle man. “We sell by half a lamb or a whole lamb,” says Janet Voith. “We don’t sell smaller cuts because we don’t want to become a store with staff, freezers and inventory,” she adds. It becomes obvious while walking around the farm that these young men are loving what they do and they are rightly proud of what they have done so far. But that is not stopping them from exploring how they can improve their current operation. ■
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