April 29, 2021 Vol. 21, No. 17
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By Jeff Green Dr. Kieran Moore, the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, pulled out the same map he had used a week earlier to demonstrate the continuing spread of cases, in the region, in a video this Monday (April 26). The map showed that in addition to cases in five Frontenac County hamlets, a week earlier, (Mountain Grove, Sharbot Lake, Sydenham, Verona and Inverary) there were new cases this past week in Arden, Northbrook and Sydenham. There were also cases in Selby and Camden East, as well as multiple neighbourhoods in Kingston. “The dominant strain is now the K.1.1.7 variant, which is one and half times as deadly and causes twice as many people to end up in the ICU,” he said. “There are now three people in hospital in KFL&A, all in their 50’s. Two of them are in the ICU and one is on a ventilator. That’s the most we have seen here, in the entire pandemic. There are also 40 people in the ICU at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre from other regions, most of them on ventilators.” In a demonstration of how things have been changing, just a few days earlier, in a media call on Thursday, Moore said that he was happy to report that the case count had been dropping and that he was hopeful that KFL&A would be able to get the provincial Green Zone before the current lockdown ends in a few weeks. “We are persisting in the Orange Zone with 83 active cases,” he said on Monday. “This variant sticks more readily to the throat and replicates quickly in the lungs. It is a whole new virus from the one that we successfully fought through last March and again in the early winter. But we can get through this time as well if we stick to best practices. Most of the cases we have seen have been related to travel and to gatherings.” On the vaccination front, the news is better for the KFL&A region. 40% of those over 16 have received one dose of vaccine. The 40% threshold is the provincial goal by May 5, the original end date of the lockdown, which has now been extended to May 20. On April 22, Moore reported that while the supply of vaccine in the region will be limited to 3,500 Pfizer doses, for the week ending on May 3rd, he was optimistic that the increase in Pfizer shipments would result in more doses coming to our region, for the rest of May, followed by a sharp increase in early June. As of Monday, April 26, over 97% of the over 80-year old population, and over 90% of the 75-79 year old population in the region had received at least one dose of vaccine. The numbers have been increasing among younger seniors as well. 76.7% of those between 70 and 74, 63.7% of those 6569, and thanks to the AstraZeneca pharmacy pilot in March, 74% of those between 60 and 64, have the protection offered by a dose of vaccine. The case breakdown in the region reflects this. For example, of the 9 new confirmed cases that were announced on April 26, only 2, one male and one female, were over 60. 4 were under 30, 1 was in their 30’s, and 2 in their 50’s. Dr. Moore, who sits on the provincial vaccination panel, said last Thursday that he supports the provincial initiative that is aimed at diverting up to 25% of the vaccine supply for use in the hot spots in the province, where the case and positive testing rates remain at unprecedented levels, leading to more hospitalisations, ICU and ventilator use each day. The other 75% of the supply will continue to be allocated on a population basis. On Tuesday, he announced that the allocation of Pfiser vaccine to KFL&A, will be rise to 30,000 doses in the month of May, 5,850 a week for the first two weeks, and 9,360 a week for the second two weeks. He said that he anticipates the minuimum age for Pfiser eligibility, which has been 60, will drop by at least 5 years to 55 within the next few days■
n addition to the wellknown K&P Trail that crosses our area north to south, the Cataraqui Trail, which also crosses our area but from east to west, offers more options and variety for trail enthusiasts. Like the K&P Trail, the Cataraqui Trail follows a former railway, in this case the former Canadian National (CN) Railway line from Smiths Falls to Strathcona near Napanee. West of Sydenham, the trail crosses mainly flat agricultural land known as the Napanee Plain. But between Sydenham and FRONTENAC, Ont. (17/04/2021) - Emily Bureau and friend Jeffrey Ray from Kingston are discovChaffey’s Lock, the trail ering the Cataraqui Trail on April 17. “We’ve tried a couple different trails but we’re still discovertraverses a neck of the ing,” says Bureau. This time of year is great to see nature coming back to life with flowers popping Canadian Shield known as up and birds singing. Photo by Daniel Geleyn the Frontenac Axis. Because it follows an old rail line, the trail has no steep Mike and Catherine Purcell with friends John and Shelagh grades of over 5%, with a few exceptions where railway Mirski, who rode their bicycles all the way from Kingston. “I try to come out biking two or three times a week on overpasses were removed at Opinicon Road and Colethe trails,” says Catherine Purcell. brook Road in Harrowsmith and in one other location “Sometimes I golf when Catherine bikes, she’s more where the trail was detoured up a hill around some cotthe biker,” says Mike Purcell. “But I still put in 570 kilometages. The train services along what is now the Cataraqui Trail tres biking last year.” The Mirskis are planning on riding their bicycles more were discontinued in 1986 and the ties and tracks were often this year. But they quickly found out they could not removed in 1989. The right-of-way was donated by CN to buy new bicycles this year. The demand for them is so the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) for high that there is a shortage. So they had to be satisuse as the Cataraqui Trail in 1997. On the Cataraqui Trail in Sydenham, I came across
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South Frontenac Council April 20/21
By Wilma Kenny Township Branding Proposal
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ast week, Committee of the Whole asked that the ‘brand positioning’ and ‘brand values’ be updated to better reflect Council’s thoughts and views on the community. These changes included: recognize the community as a modern, active place with a wide variety of people, activities, interests and businesses, by placing less emphasis on the quiet/ peaceful aspects only. Limit/reduce any messaging that might suggest South Frontenac is a “retirement community” by consolidating some current brand values (e.g. ‘peaceful, wholesome, friendly’), and adding some of the more “active” or “progressive” values that had been in the top responses from the community survey. These changes will be incorporated into the final brand package, which Council will review it before the branding is put into use. Total cost for implementation is estimated at between $5,000 - $10,000, most of which is already in the department operating budgets and does not represent an additional cost. Staff will report back on the actual cost once the majority of the brand rollout is complete. Council passed a motion to accept the branding, with their amendments. All but Councillor Revill were in favour.
Verbal Report from Fire Chief
Fire Chief Knott gave a verbal report on the sudden closing of the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst. He said there had been no consultation with any of the provincial Fire Chiefs, no information of reallocation of funding, or info about ongoing supports such as increasing capacity at regional training centres. Knott said the problem was not in training for
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Verona Housing
Council awarded the contract for consulting services for the preparation of a Verona Housing Master Plan to MacNaughton, Hermsan, Britton Clarkson (MHBC) Planning Ltd. in the amount of $26,282 + HST. This is to assess the size, scale and compatibility of developing affordable housing in the Verona property recently acquired by the Township. The work will begin in the next few weeks, and will include a large component of public consultation with the final report expected in October.
Tax date Deferral now, but not for final
Council agreed to defer the due date for the interim tax billing from May 30 to June 30th. Mayor Vandewal stressed the need for clear communication that this will not change the second and final tax due date, which will still be September 30th.
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In 2017, Public Services began a pro-active spray program to control the spread of wild parsnip along roadsides and parks, and, in 2018, guide rails as well. This spray program
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I am amazed as well as disappointed after looking through the latest issue of your paper. There was no vitriol. There was no alarm. There was nothing! Our beloved Premier had arbitrarily curtailed certain inalienable rights from within the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and, on the surface, it looks like you, along with everyone else, are quite content with it. Local police forces throughout the Province realized that they didn’t want to be in the middle of this quagmire, and politely refused to enforce the new laws. Civil liberty groups voiced their opposition, yet, not a single word of concern or warning within your editorial this week. Yes, I know, the Premier changed the wording, but the intent is still the same, and the infringement on the people of Ontario remains. Yes, our Premier apologized for his mistake, and then he changed the law without changing it, to make certain that his second ‘mistake’ would be overlooked. It
still remains up to the discretion of the enforcement community as to when to stop an individual, (arbitrary detention), without a good reason, - a suspicion is good enough. Then the law requires Joe Blow to selfincriminate– or lie – or say nothing, all of which means that he is ticketed, or worse. What is most frustrating is that you, Sir, have said nothing. This has nothing to do with politics or with which political party did what. This is not about masks, or social distancing. This has to do with the most basic and fundamental human rights, as defined within Canada. If this trampling of our rights does not warrant your concern and focus, then what does? With your tacit approval (because that’s what it is), you remind me of an old farmer that is more concerned with the barking of a neighbour’s dog than with the presence of the wolves at his door. I know, some will reiterate that this is for a limited time only and will be rescinded – until the next time, and the next and the
next. Believe me, there will be a next time, and a next, until we accept it as done. It is like boiling a frog in a pot of water – just raise the temperature slowly and they will never know, until it is too late – just limit the freedoms gradually and eventually everyone will accept it. - Ed Puszkar
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In the 1950's Jonas Salk came out with a polio vaccine that was quickly tested on half a million children. No one knew of any long term side effects of the vaccine. Polio was such a dreaded disease that few people were worried about possible side effects if it meant there was a chance they could be safe from polio. As it turned out, there were some early unwanted side effects, primarily with one batch a particular company made, but research and continued development proved effective. I remember lining up in school to get the polio injection in grade 1 (1959) and then by grade 5 it was available in oral form that was taken on a sugar cube. Today, polio vaccine is given to babies as part of a range of vaccines that has eradicated many diseases in North America. We owe thanks to those brave people who rolled up their sleeves to help advance science and make polio a thing of the past. I am happy once again being part of an ongoing vaccine development to end the scourge of Covid 19. I am looking forward to receiving my second dose of the vaccine soon. - Mike Procter
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least two metres from others outside their household is maintained (this does not apply to members of one other household who live alone, or a caregiver for any member of either household). Total Fire Ban Lifted in South Frontenac Effective Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:00 am the total fire ban was lifted in the Township of South Frontenac. “I would like to thank the residents of South Frontenac for complying with the ‘Total Fire Ban’ that was put in place on April 9th, 2021, for the safety of our community, our properties, and our SFFR firefighters,” said Fire Chief Darcy Knott, Director of Fire and Emergency Services for the Township. “The combination of wet weather conditions
and greening vegetation presents less of a risk for burning than just a few weeks ago.” Chief Knott explained, “With the release of the fire ban, I urge residents to burn only when conditions are appropriate, have adequate means to stop the spread of fire if it becomes out of control, and as always … Think Safe and Be Safe!” If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SFFR at 613-376-3027 ext. 2234, or via email at fireadmin@southfrontenac.net. For more information about the Township’s response to COVID-19 please visit our website: www.southfrontenac.net. ■
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value. Therefore the Heritage Committee has recommended this property should be conserved over the long-term through a Heritage Act Designation. This imposing limestone house sits prominently in the streetscape of Harrowsmith near the main intersection of the village: it is an execllent representative example of a two and a half story stone dwelling with an attached one and a half story stone carriage house. The latter contained servant quarters and kitchen; food was brought to the main house through a cellar tunnel. Constructed circa 1846, part of the building boom from this period, it is representative of a housing type that was popular in the area at that time. It includes a symmetrical front façade with gable roof, roughhewn, regularly coursed, squared limestone and large windows. The facades of both house and carriage house are one colour of stone, while the remaining three sides have alternating courses of darker and lighter stone, in a horizontal striped pattern that is unique to Harrowsmith and Portland Township and may have been the trademark of a particular stone mason. There are a number of similar examples of this style in the vicinity, but this is the largest. This house has good historical and associative value as an upper-middle class house in Harrowsmith from the mid nineteenth century. It was constructed for the Stewarts who were were a prominent family in the Portland Area. Samuel Stewart served a number of terms as Mayor of Portland in the latter half of the 1850’s. He also operated a general store (the stone building on the corner of Harrowsmith Road), was postmaster for the village and owned a number of farms. When Samuel died, his daughter Isabella Stewart continued to operate the store until 1922. The Stewart House and the general store
were then sold to the Gallagher family. Councillor Revill commented that the Gallaghers had been his great-grandparents: his great-grandfather had been been a tax collector, merchant, and MPP. Not surprisingly, Revill strongly supported the house designation. Mayor Vandewal asked whether designation would allow the owner to access financial benefits for upkeep, etc. Geladi replied that currently the Township does not offer anything of this sort, but the homeowner would be able to apply to provincial programs. Vandewal said perhaps the township could lend its support to such grant applications. He noted that this might encourage other homeowners to consider investigating the benefits of having their properties designated also. Next steps will be for Council to serve a ‘notice of intent to designate’, which must be given to the property owner(s) and the Ontario Heritage Trust, and published in a “newspaper having general circulation in the Township.” The notice will also be posted on the Township’s website for 30 days, following which, if no objections have been received and if the property owner is in complete agreement, Council will be able to proceed to make the designation official. ■
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Bldg Depart Report: Up!
The first quarter building activity report shows a steep increase in building permits over the past three years: 86 for Jan-March; slightly more than the total of both 2019 and 2020 during that time period. Almost half were for additions, renovations, garages, decks, accessory buildings and demolitions. Possibly a reflection of what we’re doing during covid??
Heritage Designation
Planner Anna Geladi presented a report recommending Council recognize 3981 Harrowsmith Road (The Stewart House) as a property of cultural heritage value and begin proceedings to designate it under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The application for designation was submitted by owner Brad Barbeau and reviewed by the Heritage Committee, which noted the property meets all three criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 for designation, including having design/physical value, historical/associative value, and contextual
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Battersea / Storrington.. Amanda Pantrey...............353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Marilyn Goodberry.............372-0917 Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Perth Road.................... Peter Bird..........................353-7303 Plevna........................... Rhonda Watkins................479-2447 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen..................................
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• Hello, North Frontenac News and friends, neighbours and relatives from all over. It is time for me to check in again with an update for you. Monday, April 26th I go for my second radiation treatment. I hope I don’t hurt as much as I did after the first one on April 19th. I felt like I was run over by a Mack truck. I have to have a bone density test, CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and go to the Cancer Clinic and see my doctor all within the next month. The trips tire me out and my body aches terribly, especially my neck and back. Elaine gave me a support pillow for around my neck and it works great. I have such a wonderful support system around me and I will be forever grateful for them. I have so many people to thank for all their encouragement. It means so much to me that people are rooting for me to get better. I am trying so hard but cancer is a mean disease and it does what it wants most of the time. No matter how hard you are trying to control it - it is uncontrollable. Thank you to all the people for their kind words and food, to Ruth Wark for the lovely meal she sent me last Sunday night and the great visit, Lori Ryder and Kip Tuckwell for flowers, card on behalf of the Snow Road Community Centre and the voucher for Maples when it opens again, Wendy Crain for the beautiful cake, Mark and Lise across the road for my favourite beef and barley soup
- it was so delicious. Muffins from Elaine (carrot cake ones) and Bob for the freezie pops. I have been craving them. Olive for the honey mustard and the French vanilla creamers and food. Valerie for the cookies. Alice for taking me to appointments that Pam can’t make, and taking me for groceries and bringing them into the house for me. Shirley Mumby for the cheese stick bread. Cheryl Allan for picking up all my stuff at the pharmacy and the people at the Sharbot Lake pharmacy for getting the stuff all together for me so I don’t have to go in. It is always ready for Cheryl to pickup and for opening tops and taking plastic off bottles. For all the wonderful Meals on Wheels, and last but not least, to Pam for all the miles and miles and miles she drives. Sometimes thank you isn’t enough. I wish I could write a Johnny and Pearl story again. Maybe in the future if my body stops hurting and I don’t have to spend all my time on the couch. Maybe it will happen. Again, thank you to all the wonderful people out there for your calls, visits, prayers, cards, flowers, etc. It is keeping me from going insane. I do appreciate everyone so much. Until next time, when I have something to say, be safe, stay strong, get your shot. You are my angels! • Sympathy to Andrew and all the Geddes family on the passing of Dean. They are part of the history of our great community. • P.s. I have not mastered the computer yet - don’t have enough brain cells to master it. That is why there are no message from Pearl on Facebook (sorry).
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• We at the retirement home in Sharbot Lake wish to congratulate Gordon Bertrim for his years of service in the army. He recently received a certificate and pin in the mail. He had joined the army in 1942. • Our sympathy to the family of Claire Graves, who passed recently. She was the wife of Doug Steele in Sharbot Lake. • Birthday greetings for Rick Maggie, Pam Lynch, Doug Boulianne, Judy Gray, EmilyMallett, Lisa Larmon, Fred Jackson, Bobbie Jo Adrain, Lois Scott, June Hughes, Brian Scott, Shirley McCullough, Gerry Dunham, Ella Arney, Doug & Dave Taylor, Doreen Woods. • Wednesday we at the retirement home in Sharbot Lake get tested for the virus, even if we had our 2 vaccines. We still practise safety. We need to get rid of this terrible virus that is affecting people.
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• I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather - so far, without blackflies. I've been walking in the woods and delighting in the spring flowers popping up - Hepatica, Dutchman's Britches, Coltsfoot and Trout Lily. Yesterday I found a few trillium leaves but no buds yet. When they bloom, the blackflies start to bite. Take your time, Trillium! • I am mostly at home but went to North of 7 in Plevna to get a take out dinner and on the way I saw more signs of spring - two flocks of motorcycles and three convertibles. • Covid infections are scary. I got my first vaccination last week and am so grateful to have the protection. Get your shot when you can and stay safe.
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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Get well wishes to Keith Harper, who is scheduled to undergo hip replacement this week. • Thoughts and prayers going out to Irene Campsall and Doreen Cota. • Nice to see Mary Howes out and about, walking through Parham. • Does anyone know what happened to the plaque with the names of all contributors to the Fair Grounds? The one on the left going into the ballfield is missing from the cement pillar. On my walk around the ball field, I noticed some of the garbage containers filled with someone's household waste. Really, people? • In times like this, we need to get very creative...The family of Riley Teal is extremely proud of his accomplishments over the past 4 years at Trent University and then UOIF! You did it! While adhering to COVID safety guidelines, we will be doing a drive by graduation ceremony to replace a formal graduation get together. In such strange times we really need to do our best to celebrate these great accomplishments. If you see Riley, be sure to wish him all the best in his future endeavours! • Congratulations to Brianna Sargeant, who also completed her 4 year University Degree in Kinesiology with Riley! Great job, Brianna! • District #4 Recreation Committee will be opening back up the Community Pantry at the Tichborne Rink on May 1st. If you are interested in donating to this great initiative, you can drop off your goods at the pantry or at Christine's house. Thank you to everyone for making this happen. Please remember: it is to help you get through these tough times if you need something, forgot an item... It shouldn't be used to replace your normal grocery shopping. "Give what you can... Take what you need" • Happy birthday to our May readers: Tammy Dupuis, Sherry Whan, Jacqueline Vinkle, Mitch Cox, Nicole Power, Bonnie Lowery, Isaah Fillier, Krista Bertrim, Hope Stinchcombe, Amy Lake, Howard Bertrim, Cam Jackson, Kevin Merrigan, Don Vallier, Cindy Vinkle, Stella LoFaso, Eddie Running-Adams, Linda Petersen, Stan Stinchcombe, Lyann Smith, Sam Lusk, Doug Whan, Jane Neadow, Suzanne Meulenaar, Brooke Raymond, Nicki Hearns, Kourtnie Stencell, Joye Wagar-Boals, Mary Raymond, Mason Lowery, Jan MacPherson, Heather Beattie, Janice Peters, Heather Gillespie, William Lowery, Jared & Logan Whan, Nicole Shorts, Jax LoFaso, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor, Tracy Reynolds, Leah Neumann, Sadie Lowery, Fanny Hamilton, Brandy Hollywood, Justin Riddell, Jody Steele, Kevin Hole, Anita Allen and Lillian Hartwick. • Happy anniversary to Butch & Linda Teal, Natasha & Sam LoFaso, Kurtis & Annette Jackson.
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• Due to the recent "Stay at Home" order to at least May 20th, we will be continuing to have podcasts only. For the podcast, please tune in from home, at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website at: www.pruc.ca. • Meanwhile, here’s more of what’s been keeping people busy and active, and also some of the things they miss: • Buryl Keene has been a foot care professional for 20 years. She explains, “During the pandemic, I’ve taken care of clients needing foot care and nail cutting that they can’t do themselves.” She has also been crocheting and making baby blankets. Buryl says, “It started about 10 years ago, with a couple in Kingston who were going to Romania. They had a vision about keeping kids warm by making crib size blankets for them, about 36 x 48 inches. We got together at that time and made blankets and called them Covers of Love. The motto is Canadians Covering Children With Warmth and Love. When they went to Romania, they took 17 hockey bags full of these blankets for distribution over there. They brought back pictures of some appalling places where these people lived.
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April 29, 2021 Since then we have been regularly supplying a village in Liberia and about 35 other places in the world. One stipulation of ours is that once a blanket is given to a baby, (it’s not sold) it’s never taken away from them. Some blankets go to orphanages so we try to replenish the blankets as the children grow and leave. We’ve had people donate funds, materials, time and expertise. So with travel restrictions due to the pandemic, I have a couple of rooms almost full right now. A Cree reservation in the northern part of Quebec, near Hudson’s Bay has a couple of missionaries who occasionally come to Ottawa, so on their next visit, they might be able to bring a larger vehicle and we could donate some blankets. One of the challenges is if it’s new material, it can go overseas, but if used material, it has to stay in Canada. We have 4 people on a regular basis working on blankets. I don’t knit, I crochet, and I’ve done 3 Afghans. 2 are single bed size and 1 a double bed size. These go to family members. We also have 3 people making Izzy dolls. Muriel does the knitting for us, my sister Beth puts the eyes and the mouths on them and a third person stuffs them. These are sent to children around the world.
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• April flurries bring May... Mother Nature spoiled us and gave us some more than spring like weather, but then sent a mini polar vortex and reminded us that we never know what to expect. • Hoping everyone is coping well with home schooling and working from home. It’s a challenge, I’m sure. But it’s the right thing. Less exposure to the virus the better. We will look back on this one day. May not seem like it now. But we’re all in this together and please continue to do your part. If not feeling well, please stay home. We can do this, Sydenham. We have proven what an amazing community we have when it comes to showing pride and spirit, and our positivity during this trying time has shown as well. Keep it up, be kind, be safe. • The Kingston Not So Amatuer Amtuers will present a night of virtual murder mystery as a fundraiser for New Leaf Link. Experience the fun as live virtual interactive there is brought directly to your home via Zoom! To reserve your Zoom link or for more information, please contact Christine Harvey: mydramaqueen@gmail.com or MacKenzie Lee: mackenzie.lee@ newleaflink.ca or get your tickets online at snapd kingston: https://kingston.snapd.com/events/view/1343714 *New Leaf Link is a rural non-profit organization located in Harrowsmith, Ontario that provides educational programming to adults living with developmental disabilities.* http:// www.newleaflink.ca https://www.nsaatheatre.com/performances • The buds are coming out on the trees, the eyes are itchy, the may flies and black flies are coming to life. Yep, it’s springtime. Gardens will soon be thought of. It’s so nice to see so many beautiful blooms around. • Friendly reminder, too. It’s so nice to see people enjoying nature and bringing their dog along, but please remember to pick up after your 4 legged friends. • A huge shoutout to the spring cleanup crews on Earth Day for taking the time to pick up garbage in and around the area. Keeping Sydenham beautiful
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• Style Revival Clothing Center will be offering back door contactless pickup for emergency clothing needs only. This is only for residents of South Frontenac. Please contact Verona Free Methodist Church by leaving your contact information at 613374-1232 or email vfmchurch@bellnet.ca. You will be contacted to ask for details of the clothing which you require. A pick up time will be arranged at that point. Please note: Style Revival is not accepting donations at this time. • Verona Lions are having a Fish Fry on Saturday, May 8 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Feast on fish, fries, beans, coleslaw and a drink. Tickets $15.00. Take out only. Must have advance tickets before May 5. Tickets available at Asselstine Hardware, Verona Rona Hardware,, www.veronalions.ca and facebook.com/Veronalions • TAKE OUT turkey dinner on May 16, Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, PICK UP between 4:30 and 6:00. advance tickets only with a cut off date of May 12, cost is $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For info, call 613-372-2410.
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• During this stay-at-home order and lockdown, and with the ever-growing list of variants of the COVID virus, it is even more important at this time to support one another by shopping local, eating local, exercising local, and staying local no matter what our opinions on mask-wearing, social distancing, or vaccines are. Let’s be there for one another. • Where can we get take-out: Addison’s Restaurant, Spill the Beanz, North of 7 Cod Father, Finnegan’s General Store, Cloyne General Store, North of 7 Market & Restaurant, and Rosie’s. Chip wagons and food trucks are beginning to open up for the season. Check out the revues for Hot Rod Smokehouse: “Had the brisket at the Hot Rod Smokehouse (in Cloyne). So delicious. Going to try the pulled pork burger next time. Amazing food!” • Our community is very blessed to have many little boutiques and specialty shops for all your special wishes and gift ideas, including TFoodland is bringing in many new amazing products to satisfy your palette. You can order dairy and fresh produce weekely at Finnegan’s General Store. You can buy amazing cuts of meat at Milligan Meats. Cloyne General Store has a variety of food items. • Fitness classes are available online through Zoom with TerriLynn Storms, Canfit Pro fitness specialist who is offering a wide variety of classes including Ladies Fit and Fun, running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00am; Men’s Huff and Puff running Tuesday and Thursday at 10:15; Sit and Fit for anyone with mobility issues or just starting out in fitness running Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 10:15. All classes are for all ages with anyone joining on a regular basis or dropping in when you can. During this next 3rd wave of the virus it very important for everyone to get active and social for both physical and mental health. For more information call 613-847-6666 or email terbob8@hotmail.com. • Wearing our mask, using sanitizer when going into businesses, and keeping our distance helps to alleviate a lot of stress, anxiety, and fear for our many essential workers. Thank you to the staff at Foodland, Pine Meadow Nursing Home, LCBO, our post offices, drug store, and so many others who get up each day to serve the community not knowing if they will meet up with someone with the virus. Let’s keep everyone safe by keeping ourselves safe!
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• The Denbigh Food Bank will be open Tuesday, May 11th. Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community
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Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting the joints worldwide. In Latin, “arthro” =joint and “itis” = inflammation, together arthritis means inflammation of a joint. The two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA), is characterized by “wear and tear” of the cartilage on either end of the bone. With time, the cartilage may break down causing the two ends of the joints to rub against each other. OA is more common in individuals over the age of 65. Other factors that can contribute to (or even speed up) the wear and tear of OA are obesity, injury, overuse, and genetic factors. Symptoms of OA include morning stiffness, pain that decreases with movement, swelling, and clicking or cracking within the joint itself. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is an autoimmune disorder that can affect the entire body. The body’s own immune system mistakenly identifies normal joints as “abnormal,” resulting in an inflammation which can be extensive and painful. If the inflammation is not controlled, damage to the surrounding cartilage and bone within the joint can occur. RA is more common in females around the ages of 30–60 years old. Signs and symptoms of RA may include those that are similar to OA but may also include, fever, swelling, malaise, extreme pain that does not reduce with movement or exercise and can present in multiple joints. RA typically presents equally on both sides of the body, unlike osteoarthritis. Both types of arthritis can often be managed well with conservative therapy like specific exercises for the affected areas, manual therapy/ mobilizations or even self-care. However, getting treatment from a combination of various healthcare providers may be needed.
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Chaffey’s Lock Mill - Another Local Attraction by Daniel Geleyn ith the current pandemic still an issue for the coming months, it is not recommended that we venture too far from home this summer season. But luckily, Frontenac County and its neighbouring areas have many attractions we can enjoy. As a relatively newcomer to the area, I found one of those gems on Lake Opinicon. The western part of the lake is in Frontenac County but I ventured a little further east into Leeds and Grenville County at Chaffey’s Lock where I discovered The Mill at Chaffey’s Lock Art Gallery. Benjamin and Samuel Chaffey were born in Somerset, England and came to Upper Canada in 1816. Encouraged to establish mills along the Rideau River, they established a number of mills at this location in the 1820’s. The current mill was built in 1872 by John Chaffey, a nephew of Samuel Chaffey. The mill stopped operating in the 1920’s when it became obsolete. It then went through a succession of owners until the current ones, Rick Sidock and his wife Céline Galipeau, bought it in 2007. “We were just looking for waterfront but we were so blessed to stumble across this,” says Galipeau. “Although we own the building, it is on Parks Canada land because of its proximity to the lock and we have to vacate during the winter months. So it’s really our cottage because we are snowbirds and go away in the winter.” They have been doing some renovations every year since they bought the property, even more so this past year because of the travel restrictions. Because of the inability to travel anywhere this past year due to COVID-19, Parks Canada made an exception and allowed the couple to stay put this past winter. “In 1904, a spring flood caused the front of the building to crumble so it was replaced by a wood structure,” says Sidock.
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“We thought of making this a Bed & Breakfast when we bought it in 2007 but it didn’t pan out so we made an art gallery with Parks Canada permission.” The art gallery features local artists with the furthest one being from Rockland, just east of Ottawa. It is planned to open on June 24 this year. “The population here is only about 50 people,” says Galipeau. “But it goes up to more than 3000 people in the summer time with all the cottages, and then you have all the boaters that go by and they love to go for a stroll." “We have a section of second hand books and the boaters love that. They drop their old books and they pick up a new one,” says Galipeau. Because of their tight accommodations, the boaters don’t tend to buy art at the store but the many visitors on day trips are the core of the clients purchasing the art from the store. Whether you are looking for local art or just want to go for a nice stroll in a beautiful setting, Chaffey’s Lock is certainly worth the short drive. And while you are there, drop in to The Mill to say hello to the friendly owners while checking out local art. ■
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Pickeball Fever Spreads North By Jeff Green ommunities in South Frontenac know all about pickleball fever. People that take up the sport seem to be adept at organising and building facilities, and/or encouraging townships to get on board. Sandy Robertson of Sharbot Lake started asking people around the village a few months ago, via email or from shouting distance, due to social distancing measures, if they were interested in playing pickleball. In no time the SLPA (Sharbot Lake Pickleball Association) was formed. But, as people in South Frontenac know very well, in order to play pickleball, you need pickleball courts. The SLPA would like to build courts in the vicinity of Granite Ridge Education Centre within the next few years, but in order to be a real pickleball association, they need to be out playing the sport as soon as possible (once outdoor sports are permitted again). “After examining the existing tennis court beside the site of the old public school on Garrett Street it was decided that yes this site could in fact be used for the temporary pickleball home,” said Sandy Robertson. “I say temporary as the township has other plans for
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fied with getting their old bicycles tuned up. “We figure this summer, we’re going to be out a lot. I’m retiring so we’re going to be bicycling,” says Shelagh Mirski. A little further north-east on the trail, between Perth Road and Opinicon Road, I met a few people walking their dogs and biking. The trail there is a little more rugged but still very good on a bicycle, especially if you have a mountain bike. Emily Bureau, a Queen’s University student who has lived in Kingston for five years was accompanied by her friend Jeffrey Ray while they were walking their dog Buster. “We discovered this trail a couple weeks ago,” says Bureau. “We’ve tried a couple different trails but we’re still discovering,” she adds. Stephen Hunt and Monika Kuzma, who live around Inverary Lake, were also out walking their dogs. “We come here often with our big dogs,” says Kuzma. “This trail is amazing for cycling. We’ve cycled all the way to Chaffey’s Lock and back, the terrain is just amazing
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey a portion of road allowance as set out and described below: Part of the road allowance between Concession 4 and 5, adjacent to Lot 9, Olden part of PIN 362230081 (Thompson) This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 11th of May, 2021 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent. Due to the state of emergency and the ongoing pandemic, our meeting will be held virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting should contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on May 11th, 2021. Connection instructions to the meeting will also be available on our website by end of day May 7th 2021 Dated this 28th day of April, 2021 Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0
Volunteers have been busy, clearing brush and debris from the Sharbot Lake tennis court.
that whole area in the near future, however near future could mean 2-5 years so we decided to clean up the area and explore the cost, and possibility, of using it now for pickleball, tennis and possibly badminton and a bit of basketball, as there are already hoops in place.” The area needed a lot of cleanup. Rhonda and Bob Young have spent a great deal of time clearing and cutting all the vegetation around the court. and the scenery is beautiful. Hunt and Kuzma also often use the trail in the winter months for cross-country skiing. “It’s not groomed for cross-country skiing but it is for snowmobiles and we just piggy-back on that grooming,” says Hunt. “I come at least once or twice a week for cross-country skiing. It’s great because after the snowmobiles or the groomers have been on, it’s nice and flat and there’s no hills to climb,” he adds. The trails in our region are becoming more popular as people are finding new ways to stay active while taking precautions during the pandemic. But despite the fact that you may meet a few more people along the trails, they are still one of the safest and more enjoyable way to stay active while we have to stay close to home.■
Sandy Robertson, and her husband Brian, have hauled away 6 truck and trailer loads of debris from the site. Frank Girard has also put time in, with a chainsaw, cutting the heavier brush. And, within a couple of weeks, the site had been cleared and is ready to be worked on. The next step was to get pricing to seal and patch the surface and paint lines for tennis and pickleball, as well as for equipment for those sports, and basketball. Frank Girard has taken on the fundraising job, and local businesses and individuals are being approached. About $5,000 will be needed, and the plan is to raise the money and get the work done in time for use this summer, perhaps even by early June. “We have an aggressive schedule, but there is a lot of enthusiasm behind this. Just look at the difference that has already been achieved,” said Robertson. About $2,000 has been raised, to date, including $1010 from 1010 Lawn and Garden Centre, which comes with a challenge to all other businesses to beat that amount. For information about the project, contact Sandy Robertson at Sandraleerobertson@gmail.com Cheques can be submitted to the Township of Central Frontenac with Oso Rec Committee re: Pickleball, in the memo line, so the money will be directed to the project. There is a slot to the right of the door at the township office. ■
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In Memoriam DONALD L. SMITH (Don)
In loving memory of a special father who joined the angels May 1, 2006. In a quiet country graveyard, Where the gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly, Whom we lost 15 years ago. Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. Always loved and greatly missed, forever in our hearts Dad, Donna, John and family. “Keep Smiling”
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May 1, 2006 I remember my special brother... with love. Somewhere beyond the shadows Dwells a special bother of mine Whom I looked on as a treasure and cherished friend Of all the many blessings, however great or small To have had you for a brother, was the greatest gift of all Forever in my thoughts and heart. Don, you a loved and deeply and sadly missed, Sis, Dorothy (Dot)
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OBITUARY Wills, Ray
Peacefully, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Raymond Sidney Wills of Northbrook at age 93. Beloved husband of Anne Wills (Paul) and dear father of Leigh Winwood (Don Fobert) of Northbrook and the late Larry Wills. Grandfather of Travis Winwood (Melanie) and Joshua Winwood (Amanda) and great-grandfather of Aria, Zoe and Paige. No services are planned at this time, but the family will be having a Celebration of Ray’s Life at a later date when conditions allow. Memorial donations made to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home, in Tamworth (613-379-2997). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
Walker, Dennis Harold
September 19, 1949 – April 22, 2021 With broken hearts we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dennis Harold Walker. Son of the late Harold and Ruth (Ellerbeck) Walker. Truly beloved husband of 45 years to Donna Walker (Bauder). Cherished father of Amy Rose (Bob) & Kurt Walker (Carrie Tindale). Devoted Grandfather to Kevin & Jason Rose and Katherine & Benjamin Walker. Son-in-law to the late Russell and Ruth (Metcalfe) Bauder, and much-loved brother-in-law to Deborah Bauder. Dennis spent his life doting on his wife and family. A true country boy, he lived his entire life in the village of Harrowsmith. He began his career at the Ontario Hospital and then worked for 34 years at DuPont Canada (Invista) making a lot of lifelong friends. His favourite times were spent with family and friends on 30 Island Lake or out in his garage having a beer with his buddies. We will miss your smile, your laugh, and your kind and generous heart. We cherish everyone’s thoughts and prayers as we navigate through these rough times. A special thanks to the staff of Davies 3 CSU at KGH and the staff of the Trillium Tree of Life Organ Donation Program. A private family gathering will be held at Trousdale Funeral Home. Donations to the South Frontenac Fire & Rescue Portland Station in Hartington, ON would be greatly appreciated on behalf of the Walker family. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
April 22, 2021
Lake Association Alliance Launches New Website By Jeff Green
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he North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance (NFLAA) is an organization that includes 20 cottage, lake and road associations in a township whose population skews heavily to waterfront residents. While there are 1,932 full time residents living in the township another 8,000 people are seasonal residents. The township is one of the few places that has almost twice as many dwellings (3585) than it does full time residents. The associations that make up the NFLAA represent 55% of those properties, and because the properties are on the water, they represent a large share, over 80%, of all property assessment in the township. The Alliance was founded in 2009 by Ron Higgins, who is now the Mayor of the township. Bruce Moore, the current President of the NFLAA said that the goal of the Alliance is to work with township and permanent residents “constructively to engage waterfront property owners more widely in the affairs of the township.” “Education and information sharing is a big part of our role. For example, in partnership with the township, the NFLAA hosted an education seminar with a panel of experts on septic re-inspections programs two years ago,” he said, in an interview last week. Promoting a mandatory septic inspection program for waterfront properties is a major goal of the NFLAA, and it was the driving force behind a proposal that came to council last month. Moore said that while the NFLAA appreciates that the mandatory program will be considered by the township in the future, and the existing voluntary system is maintained for the summer of 2021, he had hoped for more traction on Council. “We had hoped for more of a commitment, but at least the process is moving forward” he said. In addition to promoting septic inspection initiative, the NFLAA is launching a new website this week. The site www.nflaa.ca ,
Retirement Retirement ~ Lalonde
After 34 years of dedication to her role as a registered nurse Melanie Lalonde from Saint Elizabeth Health is setting her sights on a well-deserved retirement. Melanie graduated from St. Lawerence College in Brockville in 1987 where she then transitioned to the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital for a brief stint. She then made the big move to the Ottawa Civic Hospital were she worked on the Heart Institute, gerontology and rehabilitation floors for 15 years. During this time she worked at the Almonte District Hospital as well. She later moved back to her roots and started a new chapter working to serve her community in healthcare. She worked in the Drummond area for Bayshore Health Care for 2 years but later took employment with Saint Elizabeth Health Care, where she worked and finished her career for 17 years. Melanie often touched the lives and hearts of those in the community providing passionate and professional care no matter the circumstance. The community and myself included would like to wish her an amazing, prosperous and adventurous retirement filled with lots of love and many laughs. With love, from Destanie, Dan and Dani, we are so proud of all you have and will continue to accomplish.
includes information about a number of issues that the Alliance has worked on in the past and continues to work on now. “We see the site as a resource for our members, for the township and for all residents in North Frontenac,” said Patricia McCarron, the Chief Administrative Officer/ webmaster for the association. Issues that the NFLAA is working on include: water quality, advocating for improvements in cell coverage and highspeed internet projects with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN); raising awareness of ways to combat invasive species, amongst others. The NFLAA intervened in the Ardoch Lake condominium proposal, opposing a plan to use lot size averaging in place of minimum lot size restrictions, and the proposal was subsequently modified. “While NFLAA represents lake and cottage associations, NFLAA is and has been a partner in the wholistic development of the township. We continue to look at better ways of working with the hamlets and other residents of the Township where a joint effort is needed if we are to make the township a thriving place to enjoy, live and work.” he said. Going forward, the NFLAA plans to continue to promote and provide educational support for mandatory septic re-inspections. They are also represented on the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority planning committee for the development of a new watershed plan for the Mississippi, which is the largest river system in the township, along with the Quinte system in the west and south and the Madawaska in the north. The NFLAA is also looking at the concept of the carrying capacity of lakes, in terms of the impact of development on phosphorous levels and other environmental factors. “Our goal is to help lake associations in North Frontenac and the surrounding area protect and enhance their environment and maintain the quality of water in our lakes for future generations,” is how the mission of the NFLAA is described on their new website. ■
Masks and Art at MERA in May Spring is here, summer is coming, and
MERA is optimistically planning another outdoor art show for May 22. This is a call for entry for local artists and artisans to join the outdoor show. A special event will be the “cruise and reuse show” by the MERA art circle. They have made art using found objects from the reuse. A children’s event is also planned, to paint a large mural. Another special feature will be the optional ‘masquerade’. Visitors and exhibitors will be invited to come to the exhibition wearing a mask’. Large or small, a face or head covering, but it must conform to the health rules and cover the mouth and nose. MERA will comply with all health rules and social distancing For more information about the exhibition, and how to register please visit the MERA website. www.meraschoolhouse. org If the lockdown is continued after May 22, we will postpone the event until June.
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Centre. COVID rules in place. Food Bank dates are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance. • Thanks to the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Denbigh library has free seed planting kits. The kits are designed to educate grade school children where their food comes from, the types of grains grown in Ontario and how plants grow. Call the Denbigh library at 613 333 1426 to request your seed kit for curbside pickup. A great activity to do this time of year • An outdoor service for Gary Warlich will be held May 1st at 1 o’clock, at the United Church yard in Denbigh. COVID-19 precautions will be taken. The family plans to have markers 6 feet apart and hand sanitizer so people can safely distance while wearing masks, 10 or less at a time or even to drive up and park on the sidewalk along Bridge Street beside the cemetery yard. Anyone who cared for him is more than welcome to come and safely pay their respects.
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HARROWSMITH Marilyn Goodberry 613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com • I am hoping for someone to take over the Harrowsmith column. It isn't a difficult job, just reporting once a week to Frontenac News. If you are interested or would like more information, please call me at the number above. • The Oddfellows/Rebekahs will be hosting a TAKE OUT turkey dinner, on Sunday, May 16th at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP is between 4:30 and 6:00pm. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of May 12th. Cost is $15.00. Tickets are available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Centex gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410. • As well, the Oddfellows/Rebekahs will be hosting a TAKE OUT Bull Head fish fry on on Saturday, May 22nd at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP is between 4:30 and 6:00pm. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of May 19th. Cost is $15.00. Tickets are available at Sydenham One Stop, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For
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information, call 613-217-1346. • Our sincere condolences to Donna Walker and family on the tragic loss of their husband/ father/grandfather, Dennis. He was a lifetime resident of Harrrowsmith and always had a smile for everyone he met. We will miss him so much. • Happy birthday to Robyn Laurie on May 7th. Hope you have a wonderful day! • Quote of the week - “We overthink happiness. Keep it simple. There is something good in every moment, find it and keep your focus there.” - Kristen Butler • For items to include in the column, please call me or send an email to mgoodberrysanda@ gmail.com. The deadline for inclusions is Saturday afternoon of each week.
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• Deepest sympathy to Lorraine (Peterson) Shorts and family in the loss of her son Cecil Shorts, who was born and raised right here with family both in Bordenwood and Harlowe area. Cecil’s long battle with cancer is over and he died surrounded by the support of family, and in the love of God. • Congratulations to the Rev. Judith Evenden of our area on her up-coming retirement. Judith is grateful for many wonderful and challenging years of ministry serving the United Church of Canada, with graduation in 1987, ordination in 1999 and now up-coming retirement Nov. 1, 2021. Having served congregations in Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo, Flinton, Cloyne, Harlowe, Delta-Toledo, and Carleton Place, Judith endeared herself to all with whom she served. God gave Judith many skills that she employed to the glory of God as a clergy person- including music, preaching skills, grief counselling,and Restorative Justice Work with the Ontario Multifaith Council. Many will recall Judith serving at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel in Northbrook some years ago now. We wish Judith all the best as she brings closure to her current ministry at Crossroads United in Kingston whom we thank for their files and information. Blaze a trail, Rev. Judith! • The free dump load tickets can be requested from the Township by calling or sending an email: waste@centralfrontenac.com. The first free loads start May 22-28. Special thanks to all who collected junk and cleaned the roadsides for earth day . • Special thanks to our Township for considering and recommending our village of Henderson as a designated settlement village area in the official plan with all its rights and privileges. We are thankful although never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that a municipal government would even consider “writing off” a village like ours. Sorry I got worked up about it in my column but honestly it was and still is beyond comprehension! Special thanks to our two Cindys: Councillor Cindy Knight-Kelsey whom we adore and to the “other Cindy”- Deputy Clerk Cindy Deachman for all your help and support. A virtual open house facilitated by the planning staff happened this week and the next relevant meeting on this matter will happen May 18 at 6:00. Heartfelt thanks, everyone.
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• Fire ban was lifted on Thursday, April 22nd. Burn with care and good idea to check the website first! • A match! Thank you to Tony Matias Jr. of Tony Matias Holding Ltd. for matching the first $2,000 raised in the bottle drive for the new accessible washrooms in Ken Garrett Park. Your support for the campaign and Inverary Youth Activities is sincerely appreciated! • Zoom Games Night ages 10 and up. April event was so much fun another is planned for May 13th. Heather promises to “tune up” her Bible skills as Sam and Will beat her on Bible Trivia! • Pickleball Enthusiasts the Introduction to Pickleball sessions will now be mid-May to early June. If already registered you will be contacted via email with the new dates, time, and location. Session will be 2 hours providing new players with rules, basic techniques, and gameplay. Anyone wanting to learn contact Kelli at kattgrrrl@gmail.com or 613-545-5288. Paddles up! • Thank you 'Waste Watchers' for your roadside garbage pick-up in Inverary and surrounding area. More than 250 bags of debris have been collected on Moreland Dixon, Latimer, Perth/Division, Duff, Davidson, Greenfield, Battersea, and Holmes Road. This grassroots group has been ditch-diving locally for over 8 years and continues supporting our environment one bag at a time. Contact the Township office for info as to how you can pitch in. • Reopening! Effective April 21, 2021, the Loughborough and Portland Waste Disposal sites will be open on their regular scheduled days and times, as follows: • Portland waste disposal site is open Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:30am - 4:30pm. • Loughborough waste disposal site is open Saturdays & Mondays, 8:30am - 4:30pm. • Household hazardous waste site remains open every Thursday from 3:00 – 8:00pm during the summer. Also reopened are play structures, swings, slides and climbers and Centennial Park’s Off-leash dog park. Township owned boat launches remain available for public use. • Memories! With time on my hands these days, I have thought of old friends from the past. Facebook and telephone have been a great way to re-connect. My “older” high school friend and I have been in touch now for 53 years regardless of distance and we usually manage a “girls trip away” each year for a few days, enjoying each other’s company, shopping of course and feeling a bit like “eighteen” again. I was recently asked by a reader if I knew an Audrey Holmes in this area. Her highschool girlfriend would like to reconnect with her. If you should know her just send me an email and I will connect the two at least to say hello. • Ospreys lay 2 to 4 eggs 1 to 3 days apart. As soon as the first egg is laid incubation begins meaning the first egg might hatch up to 12 days before the last egg. The male also sits on the eggs. When the female is hungry she calls to the male who is close by. Duane is happy to report it is a “happy home” in Ken Garrett Park and the male is a good fishing bird, delivering fresh fish right to the nest!
Notice of Special Joint Council Meeting of The Townships of North Frontenac, Central Frontenac, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands Concerning the draft Community Safety and Well Being Plan Take Notice that the Councils of North Frontenac, Central Frontenac, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands are holding a joint council meeting on the 20h day of May, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Purpose of the meeting: The purpose of this joint meeting will be to receive and consider the draft joint Community Safety and Well Being Plan prepared in accordance Section 143 of the Police Services Act R.S.O.1990, c.P. 15, as amended Due to the State of Emergency and ongoing pandemic the meeting will be held using electronic participation via Zoom. To attend the meeting you may register in advance on-line through the following link: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CfI4HrZbShCHZHCwkrZU_g. The meeting will also be live streamed on the Township of Central Frontenac’s Youtube channel. Additional Information related to the draft Community Safety and Well Being Plan is available by contacting Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk at Central Frontenac, by phone 613, 279-2935 x 237, by email cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com or by mail 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0. Due to the stay at home order, we cannot accommodate personal appointments at this time. Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 29th day of April, 2021. Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 x237
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What’s Up in the Night Sky? May 2021 by Fred Barrett ust about every month I give you a reminder about what meteor shower or showers to watch out for. I also point out that meteors result when Earth plows through dust and particle trails left behind by comets. That started me thinking about, well, dust! There’s dust everywhere in the Universe. Besides comets, where does it all come from? Here’s what I found out while rummaging on the internet. None of the dust in space resembles the dust we have on Earth. Outside our houses we have small bits of soil and rock while inside, we track in dirt when we come through the door. We also find animal and human skin particles and pet hairs and insect parts. Outer space dust just isn’t the same. There aren’t many dogs and cats living in outer space! When we leave Earth we find dust within our solar system and other stellar systems – interplanetary dust. There’s dust between the stars within our galaxy and other galaxies – interstellar dust. We can directly see the dark band of dust through our Milky Way galaxy when it lifts up high in our sky at midsummer. There’s also cosmic dust between the galaxies of the Universe – intergalactic dust. Different types of stars form 2 elements that comprise interstellar and intergalactic dust. Silica dust is produced in the atmospheres of cool red giant stars that also have a lot of oxygen. Carbon dust is also is made in similar red giant stars with one difference. Their atmospheres are rich in carbon. Another type of interstellar and intergalactic dust is not formed by stars. This is a graphite dust which is only produced by supernovae. Interplanetary dust contains some of the dust that floats between stars and galaxies but includes particles produced by asteroid and larger body collisions. Comets only contribute a relatively small amount of dust. Most of it is frozen at the icy heart of the comet and is only released when the comet passes close to a star or, in our system, close to the Sun. The dust released along the comet’s orbit provides the spectacular light show that we call a meteor shower. Speaking of meteor showers, early May has the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. It’s active until about May 28th and peaks late on the night of May 5th. The best viewing is in the early hours of the 6th when the radiant is rising in Aquarius and the Moon is out of the picture. The meteors
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ART MURAL PROJECT The Township of North Frontenac invites local artists to make application to paint a mural for public display (Round 6). The murals are 96” wide and 48” high, painted on plywood supplied by the Township. Successful applicants will be given $100 toward materials costs. These 5 murals will be installed by Township staff in September, 2021, as part of a program to beautify our area and promote local artists. We currently have several murals in place throughout the Township which are thoroughly enjoyed by residents and visitors. For an information package please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development as soon as possible. (613) 479 - 2231 ext. 233 recreation@northfrontenac.ca 6648 Road 506, Plevna Ont. K0H 2M0 Please submit completed proposals to Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development prior to May 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
are the dust and debris from Halley’s Comet cast off by its countless passes around the Sun. Halley is currently far off in its orbit around the Sun but on May 6th Earth will be bullying its way through this debris trail. An hourly rate of 40 is possible through the night. I’ll remind you again that meteors can appear in all parts of the sky and it’s not necessary for the radiant to be prominent above the horizon. There is a total eclipse of the Moon on the 26th. Sadly, in our eastern part of the country, it starts about 5 am when the sky is getting light and totality will occur a little after the 7 am when our Sun will wash out any decent viewing. You should follow Mercury, Venus and Mars this month. Basically they are above the horizon in the west just after sunset. Mercury and Venus are in Taurus and Mars is above them in Gemini. They set quickly early in the month. As the month moves on they are higher at sunset and last longer. It gets better as the month progresses. Mercury and Venus are stunningly close on the 28th about a half hour after sunset. Watch for them. Mars is pretty small now but still worth finding in binoculars. Get out there and challenge yourself. Jupiter and Saturn are in the southeast. Saturn rises about 2:30 am in early May and 1 am late in the month. It can be found in Capricorn and rises higher as the night progresses. A modest telescope will let you follow its moons from night to night – especially the largest, Titan. Jupiter comes up about 50 minutes after Saturn and sits in Aquarius where it will linger for most of 2021. Its moons are endlessly fascinating and easy to view and follow. Uranus is in the northeast of Aquarius and Neptune is in Aries. You will have to do a little research to search
them out. Highlights: May 3 - Last quarter Moon, May 5 - Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks, May 11 - New Moon. The Moon is at apogee – 404,152 Kms. May 16 - The Moon is 1.5 degrees north of Mars 1 am EDT. May 19 - First quarter Moon. May 25 - The Moon is at perigee – 355,237 Kms. May 26 - Full Moon. This Moon is named the Full Flower Moon. My Daffodils had a good run; there may be more in the shaded spots. Crocuses were a fine show. They don’t last long. Lots of tulips are ready to burst open. It is also known as the Full Corn Moon. Haven’t planted my corn yet but then, it snowed yesterday. May 28 - Mercury and Venus are extremely close about a half hour after sunset. These are times of isolation and distancing but amateur astronomy can be a shared activity that provides plenty of fresh air, awe and delight. Observing at a safe talking distance from others doesn’t diminish the enjoyment. A caution: be careful about sharing equipment without careful cleaning between users. 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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or the second year in a row, the Pine Meadow Nursing Home Special Needs Committee has had to cancel the Pine Meadow Classic Golf Tournament at Hunter's Creek Golf Course. The tournament normally takes place in late June. Barring COVID, 2021 would have been the 20th annual tournament celebration. With two consecutive years of cancellation, the 19th will take place in 2022, and the 20th will have to be put off until 2023. But the nursing home still needs support from the community to fill the gaps in provincial funding for the not-forprofit, community owned, long term care facility. “Public healthcare funding is stretched and does not always meet anything more than the basic essential needs. The Pine Meadow Special Needs Fund was established to help fill some of these funding gaps. Fundraising is always challenging, never more so than during this pandemic, but remains an essential element for providing the best possible care to those members of our families, relatives and community most in need,” said Laury Hitchcock of the Pine Meadow Classic organising committee.
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“We ask for community support through a minimum donation of $25,” she said. “Each donor will receive a “Proud Supporter of Pine Meadow Nursing Home” sticker. Also, each donation of $25 (individual or business) will be entered into a draw for our handmade quilt appraised at $1,000 and donated by the Land O’Lakes Quilters & Crafters. You will receive one entry for each $25 donation (a $100 donation receives 4 entries!) The draw will be held on Thursday, October 7th, and the winner will be notified shortly afterwards.” The fundraising goal for this year is $10,000, which is about half of the amount that can be raised through the golf tournament, but will still require a lot of community support. Sponsorship and donations will help fund a patio & walkways in a new courtyard area, additional ceiling lifts, a new BBQ, computer & entertainment upgrades and other needs that improve the quality of life, comfort and well-being of both residents and staff. “It would be helpful to receive as many donations as possible by June 30th, in order to start work on the courtyard as soon as possible,” said Hitchcock. “However, donations will be accepted until the date of the draw. Those who donate before June 30th will receive an extra chance on the quilt as an “early bird” reward. Cheques should be made payable to Pine Meadow Nursing Home with a notation on the memo line of Special Needs Fund. Tax receipts and stickers will be sent out in the fall after the draw takes place.” For more information about the Pine Meadow Special Needs Fund please call Laury Hitchcock at (613) 3362394 or Esther Demczak at (613) 336-2751.■
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Budget Update - Good News For Addington Highlands Council By Craig Bakay ince the March 2 Addington Highlands Council meeting when the draft 2021 budget was adopted (the final budget is to be passed May 4), additional information has become available necessitating some adjustments to the draft budget, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed told Council at its regular (online) meeting Tuesday. First, there were some increases to what had been estimated for insurance costs, but those were more than offset by increases to the revenue side of the things including a $29,945 payment in lieu of taxes related to the long-term care facility, a $5,000 increase from the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Fund, and an increase of $35,800 through an Federation of Canadian Municipalities grant for the Municipal Asset Management Plan. “Because of this, I’m recommending that we not take $25,00 from the Roads Reserve to offset various roads projects,” she said. “As a result of the noted amendments, the net amount to levy stands at $3,149,745.” She said the changes mean that the increase to the tax rate over 2020 goes to 1.2 per cent instead of the pro-
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posed 2.08 per cent and the increase to the levy goes to 1.81 per cent instead of the proposed 2.69 per cent. “It’s always easier to bring this kind of report than something that goes the other way,” she said. “Many times, less is better,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “Looks good to me,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Blandings Turtle Coun. Helen Yanch told Council she’d received an email from a Northbrook resident asking if some money could be set aside in the budget to be donated to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. “We had commented on the Blandings Turtle at one of our meetings awhile ago,” she said. Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said that’s part of the organization that’s done turtle work in the area but Coun. Kirby Thompson noted that the request seemed to be for the research centre. Regardless, Reeve Henry Hogg said the budget for this year is set but they could make a note to consider the request for next year’s budget.
That resolution passed with Coun. David Miles voting against. ATV Council essentially turned down a request from the Verona District ATV Club for an agreement to use a portion of the Tay Havelock Trail. Council noted that in one of the Township bylaws, it already has an agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance. “We own the trail but we already rent it out,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “There are two separate groups and they need to cooperate. Fire Equipment When asked for his opinion as to whether Council should support a resolution from the Township of Hudson asking the Federal and Provincial governments to include firefighting equipment in any further infrastructure grants, Fire Chief Casey Cuddy had this to say: “If we can get somebody to pay for our equipment, I’m all for it.” Cuddy went on to say that police and ambulance services receive federal and provincial money whereas small rural fire departments do not. ■
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Interim Tax Notices Due June 30, 2021 Interim Tax Notices were issued to all property owners beginning on March 1, 2021. The Interim tax due date has been further extended from April 30, 2021 to June 30, 2021 in order to alleviate some of the financial burden being experienced by residents, and to ensure the healthy and safety of all residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice, you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email taxes@southfrontenac.net.
Total Fire Ban Lifted Effective Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:00 am the total fire ban will be lifted in the Township of South Frontenac. This means that residents can return to having open air fires including open air cooking fires, camping fires, and approved incinerator or brush pile fires that are in compliance with the regulations set in the Township’s burning By-law 2012-68. 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.
Tax Payment During Office Closure While our offices remain closed to the public, we encourage all tax payers wanting to make a tax payment during the office closure to consider telephone or online banking, mailing a cheque payment or enrolling in a preauthorized payment plan. For further information on payment options please visit our website or contact the Tax Department at 613-3763027 Ext. 2200 or email taxes@southfrontenac.net. Taxpayers enrolled in the “D” Due Date pre-authorized payment plan will NOT have the interim installment withdrawn from their bank account on April 30, 2021. Instead the payment will be withdrawn on June 30, 2021. Anyone enrolled in the plan who would like to make their tax installment prior to this date may make a payment by telephone or online banking or by mailing a cheque. Northern Waste Disposal Sites Open May 1, 2021 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. New Restriction at Household Hazardous Waste Depot Due to recent changes within the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program, as of April 22, 2021, the Township will no longer be accepting any small appliances that contain Freon such as dehumidifiers, small bar/wine fridges or air conditioners. These items can be disposed of properly at the following Kingston locations: Kimco or Dependable Appliances (Freon removal charges may apply). COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Grant Program Grants are available for not-for-profits and community groups who have experienced financial challenges as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, or who wish to assist in the community’s recovery through the delivery of programming. Applications should be submitted to the Township by April 30, 2021. Forms & more information available online at www. southfrontenac.net/covidrelief/ Planning We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development. Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Pre-consultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom at this time. 2021 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for the 2021 year are now available for $30.00 each. As of March 1, 2021, Dog tags will only be available at the Municipal office located at 4432 George St., Sydenham.
TOWN HALL • Council Meeting – May 4, 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-2021-22 One (1) Water Tank - Tender documents must be received by 1:00pm local time on May 5, 2021 Official forms can be found on our website or by visiting BIDDINGO.com.
Municipal Offices Closed due to Provincial Lockdown As a result of the Provincial Government’s lockdown, the Township of South Frontenac administrative offices in Sydenham at 4432 George Street, and at 2490 Keeley Rd will be closed for the duration of the lockdown. While our offices will be closed to the public during this time, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email will remain available during regular business hours. See the township website - News and Public Notices for more details www.southfrontenac.net . Additionally, a State of Emergency Declaration remains in place for the Township of South Frontenac. By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained.
THINGS TO DO Re-Opening of Some Recreational Facilities In response to the amended guidelines provided by the Provincial government the following recreational facilities are reopened for public use: • Play structures, swings, slides and climbers • Centennial Park’s Off-leash dog park Play structures and the Township’s dog park can be used by residents and their children provided a physical distance of at least two metres from others outside their household is maintained (this does not apply to members of one other household who live alone, or a caregiver for any member of either household). Additionally, all Township owned boat launches remain available for public use. Residents are reminded that social gatherings with individuals outside your household are not permitted, and that proper physical distancing must be maintained while utilizing public boat launches. 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.
NOTICE OF CLOSING – PORTION OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance. Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between Lot 5 & 6, Concession 13 District of Bedford, Township of South Frontenac. And Take Notice, that any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express their concerns at a meeting open to the public to be held on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 7:00 pm - electronic participation only via Zoom. There will NOT be any ability to attend the meeting in person to help prevent the spread of COVID19. The public may participate in the Public Meeting by registering to participate electronically through the Events Calendar on the Township’s website www.southfrontenac.net the week before the meeting. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to Michelle Hannah, Planning Assistant at mhannah@southfrontenac.net, before the above noted date. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https://www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/
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April 22, 2021
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Julie Colgrave Retires Fron Inverary Post Office By Jeff Green ver the past 14 months, one of the few social occasions for many housebound Inverary residents has been a trip to the post office to pick up supplies and see the masked, but still smiling, face of the Julie Colgrave, who has been the postmaster in Inverary since 2011. At the end of this week, Julie is retiring from the post office. “It's my time,” she said, “my husband James is retired, and we hope to be able to do some traveling this summer depending on what happens with COVID, of course. We have a fifth wheeler so we can get away easily. We have been planning to to go on a retirement cruise, but that will have to wait for a while.” Julie started her postal career in 1999, as a part-timer in Inverary. A lot has changed since then, including the closing of the nearby Battersea and Glenburnie Post offices. The Battersea mail is handled out of Inverary, as was Glenburnie for a time, before it was shifted to the Elginburg. The Inverary post office, which moved to a new location in 2017, serves almost 3,000 households, making it the largest postal exchange in Frontenac County. In 2005, Julie applied for the postmaster job in Verona when it became available, and she has been full time with Canada Post since then. She worked for the next 6 years in Verona. When the Inverary job came open in 2011, she transferred over and has been able to walk to work each day ever since as she lives in the village. “I can see the post office from my home.” In 2011, she took over a facility that was nothing like the one that she is running now, as the post office was located in the former Inverary Convenience Store at the corner of Perth Road and Latimer. “It was pretty cramped, and it would have been impossible to deal with the parcel traffic that has been building over the years and has exploded with COVID,” she said, “we are really lucky to have moved to the a new post office in 2017. It was quite an involved process to organise the move at the time. “Canada Post sent trucks and a crew to help make it happen,” she recalls. “Once the drivers were off with the mail in the morning, we started moving stuff over. I think we closed early that day to move the cash register and all of the computers over to the new space. The next morning we were open. Not only does the new post office have 2 washrooms, it also has a large warehouse space, which has been regularly filling up as the number of parcels being delivered by Canada Post has skyrocketed. “I know it has been difficult to find space in Verona and Sydenham for all the parcels, and I feel lucky that we have all this space, she said. One of the biggest changes she has seen in her years as a rural postmaster with Canada Post has been getting corporate vehicles for the rural route drivers. “That has made a big difference. Until then they had to keep and maintain their own vehicles and that was a big challenge for them because they had no backup if they broke down and the roads aren't always ideal on rural routes.” Managing people and rural route drivers, keeping corporate vehicles on the road, looking after the employees, filling in for vacations, keeping up with training and customer service, are all major parts of the postmaster role. Being a manager as well as the face of the local post office to the public are all included in the role.
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Postmaster Julie Colgrave retires from Inverary Post Office after 22 years.
“I think what I will miss most is my customers, and working with everyone here. There are 8 of us here, it's a really good group. I will miss that.” Over the last couple of weeks, Mallory Garrison, who is moving over from the Hartington Post Office, to take over the Inverary postmaster role, has been working with Julie Colgrave. She takes over next week. ■
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tarting on May 1st, New Leaf Link is hosting "Move-AThon for New Leaf Link", hoping that members of the community will support and become involved. New Leaf Link is a local non-profit organization located in Harrowsmith that offers educational programming to adults living with developmental disabilities. Right now the programs are running virtually three days per week, and the money raised with this fundraiser will help with the continuation of this valuable and much needed online programming for the participants (and their caregivers) during this pandemic. Starting on May 1st, join New Leaf Link (NeLL) for fun and fitness to help us raise awareness and funds to continue to provide programming for adults living with developmental disabilities. For the month of May, celebrate movement by walking, running, hiking, biking, rolling, pad-dling, dancing, or whatever your desired activity may be, and ask your family and friends to donate to your fundraising campaign for New Leaf Link! You can set up your own individual or group donation page at Newleaflnk.ca/donate. On your page, share how you plan to move your body for New Leaf Link and don't forget to set a goal (for example kilometers achieved and monies raised). Each registrant who raises $50 or more will receive an official "Move-A-Thon for New Leaf Link" event t-shirt (while supplies last) in the size of your choice. Details can be found upon registration. New Leaf Link is a local non-profit registered organization based in Harrowsmith, Ontario that delivers programming in arts, healthy living and community participation to adults in South and Central Frontenac living with developmental disabilities. ■
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