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Small Schools Can Bring Big Advantages, Says $100,000 Scholarship Recipient by Jeff Green atherine (Cassie) Douglas was on a horse that she was training at Circle Square Ranch, the camp that her parents manage on Big Clear Lake, near Arden, when she got the email. “I kind of screamed a bit. I had to calm the horse down right after,” she recalled, in an interview this week. Cassie had gone through the application process for the Schulich STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) scholarship to the Queen’s Engineering department back in January and had promptly put it out of her mind. She was considering her options after being accepted at both Queen’s and the University of Toronto, and applying for a number of scholarships at both schools, when she heard about the Schulich scholarship in May. “I have had to keep it quiet until the announcement last week, which is hard, because it is really exciting to be going to Queen’s, and to be able to go through debt-free as well.” The fact that Cassie won a STEM scholarship from a school that does not offer a formal STEM program to its students, is not lost on her, but she said that some of the advantages that come from attending a school with a supportive environment outweigh any disadvantages. STEM is based on the idea of teaching the four disciplines in an interdisciplinary and applied approach rather than as separate and discrete subjects. The Limestone Board does not offer a formal STEM program at any of their High Schools, but offers an Advanced Placement Program, which is offered at Bayridge, Frontenac, and Loyalist. Cassie was home-schooled until she enrolled at GREC for grade 9, and she said that her grade 9 math and science teacher, Mr. Smith, gave her all the direction she needed to excel in the STEM fields of study. “I found that Mr. Smith, and Miss Steele-Drew were always encouraging me and providing learning opportunities, from the day I arrived at GREC really. The kind of support that I found at GREC was as important as any of the opportunities that are available at the larger schools,” she said. “Since she arrived in Grade 9, Cassie has excelled academically in all areas and has positioned herself as a leader. She has received numerous subject awards
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for excellence and has been on the Honour Roll for four years. She has also served as a Grade 9 Orientation leader/organiser, a peer tutor, and on numerous student committees,” said a release from Granite Ridge that accompanied the announcement of the Schulich scholarship on Monday (June 7). “Cassie is an intelligent, responsible, dedicated and driven student who has a thirst for knowledge. She sets high standards for herself and works diligently to achieve her goals,” said GREC Principal Emily Yanch. “Cassie has an incredibly bright future ahead of her and thanks to the generosity of the Schulich Leader Scholarship, she can focus on her academics while pursuing her dream.” “The scholarship application looked at grades, but they were also interested in leadership qualities. That I was the student council president for two years, captain of the hockey team last year, and have been doing some online tutoring in math, made a difference as well,” Cassie said. Although she had been looking at the University of Toronto, where she had also been accepted, the Schulich scholarship was granted from Queen’s, which suits Cassie’s interests because “not only is Queen’s Engineering a very highly ranked program, it also has a general engineering first year, which will give me a chance to study different disciplines. That is great for me because I am not sure what I would like to focus on,” she said. She is considering either Mechanical of Civil Engineering at this time, leaning towards Civil engineering. “Not having to decide right now is a great advantage,” she said. Her sister is a third year nursing student at Queen’s, and she will be happy to live in the same city as her, and she already has a shared house lined up with some first and upper year students for next year. After a year of on and off virtual schooling, she is happy to know that Queen’s is planning to transition to more inclass learning in the fall. “I have been okay with online learning, but not seeing my friends, since school went virtual in April, has not been that great,” she said. “I am excited that GREC will be having an in person outdoor graduation ceremony later this month. Every high school in Canada may submit one Schulich Leader nominee per academic year.
Cassie Douglas Graduates from Granite Ridge Education Centre with a $100,000 scholarship from Schurlich Leadership Scholarships
Given the unprecedented challenges of this year, Schulich Leaders is awarding an additional 50 scholarships for a total of 100 this year. “We are proud to celebrate 10 years of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the premiere STEM scholarship program in Canada and the world,” says program founder Seymour Schulich. “This group of 100 outstanding students will represent the best and brightest Canada has to offer and will make great contributions to society, both on a national and global scale. They are the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators.” (Editor's note – This year, just as last year, the Frontenac News is running a graduation feature in our June 24th edition. Families of graduating students, from all levels of education, are invited to submit a photo of their graduate, their name and academic achievement, for a $30 fee. See page 7 For further information, send an email to info@frontencacnews.ca) ■
Parishioner’s Memorial Back Up At St. James Catholic Church In Sharbot Lake By Jeff Green am Giroux, a parishioner at St. James Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake, has re-installed a memorial to the 215 children whose unmarked grave was recently unearthed at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C. Giroux placed the memorial, that she created with her friend Carole Pepper, in the midst of what she describes as a ‘healing garden’ that she built at St. James 8 years ago when her daughter-in-law was undergoing cancer treatments. “It is a simple memorial. There are some rubber boots from our grandchildren, indigenous dolls, a couple of dreamcatchers, and a teddy bear that I had at home,” said Giroux. The memorial was built on Friday, June 4, and on Sunday after mass, Giroux told Father Cyprian Ihedoro, the parish priest, about it “Father Cyprian told me that he had re-
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ceived instructions from the archbishop telling him that no displays were to be allowed on church property. Of course, I did not want to get Father Cyprian into any kind of trouble, so I took it down.” Before she took everything away, Giroux took a picture, and the picture made its way onto a local Facebook Page on Monday afternoon (June 7), where it began to be shared. A couple of hours later, Archbishop Michael Mulhall relented, and Giroux was informed that she could reinstate the items. “I received a call from Father Cyprian, and he told me that Archbishop was now saying that the memorial could go back up. By 7pm on Monday evening, Pam Giroux had put the shoes, dolls, and dreamcatcher back up and was drumming. She is part of a mixed Settler-Algonquin Women’s Drum Circle, and was playing a travelling song to the memorial after put-
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ting it back in place, delivering the final verse with voice only as is traditional in travelling songs. Soon, her friend Carole Pepper joined her with some fresh sweetgrass from her garden. “My son told me that it is up to the
grandmothers, the settler and indigenous grandmothers, to bring healing at this time,” Giroux said, “maybe he is right.” In another development that has upset St. James’ parishioners, a statue of The Virgin Mary, which had been placed on a
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Editorial: Parham Fire – One Year Later by Jeff Green (warning – this article may trigger painful memories for some people) t was not something that Parham residents, Central Frontenac Firefighters, Frontenac Paramedics, or the Frontenac OPP detachment could have foreseen. In the midst of an oppressive early summer heat wave, in timber dry conditions, three months into a once in a century pandemic, a man, who was known to be volatile set fire to a mattress behind his house in order to burn the house down. He then announced his intention to burn the village to the ground and began firing his shotgun and at of his neighbours who came to see what was going on. Neighbours were crouched down in basements, not knowing if their house was next. First responders arrived and OPP officers took control of the scene, attempting to keep everyone safe and establishing a cordon around the site. The fire consumed the house, the former manse of St. James Church, which also ended up going up in flames. Firefighters from Central and South Frontenac, and as far away as Kingston, watched helplessly from behind the cordon, well into the evening. It turned out that the man, Brian Mosher, had fled the scene. He was found the next morning, at a relative’s house, 30 kilometres away in the Hartington area. Fancy TV cameras from the CBC, CTV, and Global, national news services, departed the scene soon after the arrest was made, but regional crews remained for another 12 hours to file their reports. The sun beat down on the smoking rubble, the front steps and some of the facade of the church stood in front of an empty space
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for a couple of weeks before the entire site was cleaned up. The site was cleaned up, leaving a nondescript field. To people travelling through Parham, as many commuters do every day, it's as if there never was a church and a manse, and that terrifying night was just a fading memory. It's not like that for the people who were there, however, and the ongoing pandemic continues to be a factor. Not only have the people who were there that night, and are still living through their memories, unable to meet together as a group, the firefighters and other first responders cannot talk publicly about what happened because of the ongoing court case, which has been hard to follow because of the pandemic. “It was not something that we ever expected to happen here, that someone would want to burn down a town and that we would have to watch a church burn to the ground, without being able to even put a hose to it,” said interim Central Frontenac Fire Chief Jamie Riddell, this week, on the first anniversary of the Parham Fire. Shortly after the fire, a Father's Day takeout dinner that had been organised by the Caremongering Sharbot Lake Facebook group and the local Lions Club, became an event to mark community resiliency and support for Parham, and social workers worked with everyone who required them for several months. Because of the social distancing requirements that come with the pandemic, the social disruption it has caused, and the bizarre nature of the event itself, the anniversary of the Parham Fire has
come and gone quietly. But there are lingering scars, lingering pain, among the entire community. The release of the song Parham, by the Gertrudes, coming, as it did, just before the anniversary, has brought some of that pain to the surface for some people who were there that night. Sometime soon, hopefully, there will be an opportunity for the community to come together, in a meaningful way, to support the people who are still reeling from that night last year, the scariest night of these strange times. ■
Fatal Collision in North Frontenac
On June 4, 2021 just after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on County Road 509 east of Canonto Road, North Frontenac Township. The driver, Zander Conlin, 22 yearold from North Frontenac Township was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 22 year-old passenger from Ottawa was airlifted to hospital by ORNGE, in serious condition. North Frontenac EMS and Fire Department responded to the scene. A post mortem is being conducted.
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Addington Highlands Approves Draft Community Stewardship Program By Craig Bakay ddington Highlands Council adopted a draft Community Stewardship Program at its regular (online) meeting last Tuesday. It is scheduled to be formally adopted via bylaw at the next Council meeting (June 15) The program, authored by Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch and Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie, provides a formal plan and guidelines for citizens who want to tidy up the Township by picking up waste from roadways and/or road allowances. From the draft: “This program covers the entire municipality and applies to anyone wanting to pick up garbage or recycling at any time along municipal roads or road allowances, County roads, Crown Land roads or in parks or at beaches. “The garbage and recycling collected can be taken to the Township Waste Site at no cost to the volunteer.” “Even if we get only a few people participating, it will be a good thing,” said Fritsch. There are a few guidelines involved, which are scheduled to be posted on the Township website and, in a measure passed Tuesday, will also be included in the Township newsletter.
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“It will fit in that bare spot there,” said Coun. Helen Yanch. Essentially, the Township is prepared to provide Township logo bags for garbage and clear bags for recycling or you can use your own (blue bins or other suitable containers are acceptable for recycling). They only ask that you let them know when you’ll be bringing in stuff so they can record it. There’s even a provision for pickup if you contact the Township ahead of time. If an item is too large to move (like a sofa or such), residents are asked to leave it where it is and contact the Township for removal. Residents are asked to wear vinyl or nitrile gloves and not to pick up dangerous items such as broken glass, needles, sharp objects or dead animals. In the case of such items, contact the Township for pickup and disposal. Residents are asked to observe social distancing guidelines. Camping Bylaw Council approved a draft bylaw to regulate/prohibit camping on Municipal lands. Included in the ban are the municipal office, fire halls, roads garages, waste sites, cemeteries, community halls, parks/ball SINCE 1970
fields, road allowances and boat launches. “It’s simple and straightforward,” said Coun. David Miles. “It’s just for municipal lands, we have no jurisdiction over Crown Lands,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “(And) I hope everyone understands this will be a complaint driven bylaw. “A lot of it will be on weekends when we have no staff on.” “It’s a good start,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “I guess Mackavoy Lake was packed last weekend,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “Lotsa fights.” COVID Management Reeve Henry Hogg reported that the (covid) Community Control Group met for the 39th time on May 26 and that fencing was being taken down and regular signage being restored on outdoor facilities. Otherwise, “the fire chief reported things will be status quo until June 14.” Road Report Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie reported that he sat in on a meeting with Loyalist Township and L&A County on funding application for electric vehicle charging stations.
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ffective Monday, June 7, 2021, at 4:00 pm a total fire ban is in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. A total fire ban means absolutely no open air burning, including cooking fires, brush fires, camping fires, and fireworks as defined in By-law 2012-68. This ban does not apply to cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff (such as a propane barbeque). “Recent dry conditions coupled with a poor air quality rating, high humidity, and increasing temperatures has led to the issuance of a fire ban for the Township of South
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“Since the due date for applications is June 22, we decided that we wouldn’t be able to complete an application on time but there supposed to be future applications being taken so we’ll look into it in the future,” he said. Building Permits CBO David Twiddy reported that the increasing costs of building materials hasn’t seemed to impact building in North Addington. “Permits continue to surprise on the upside,” he said. “We’re homing in on 100 and I think last year I did 120 in total.” Twiddy did say that there are a lot of septic inspections included in that but he’s finding the septic aspect of his job enjoyable. “It’s an enjoyable experience, and I guess it will be until something goes wrong,” he said. “Seems like you’re doing a pretty good job in the crap business,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. Fire Report Fire Chief Casey Cuddy reported that he’s having daily conversations about fire bans with his counterpart in North Frontenac. ■
Low Water Levels in Cataraqui, Quinte, Rideau Regions
Due to lower-than-normal rainfall over the last few months in the Cataraqui Region, a Level I Low Water Condition has been confirmed. “The month of May was very dry receiving only 31% of normal precipitation, with less than 1 mm received between May 12th and May 31st" said Cataraqui Conservation Watershed Planning Coordinator, Holly Evans. " If we do not see sustained amounts of rainfall this month it is likely the Cataraqui Region will move into a Level II Low Water Condition in July and possibly into Level III.” Quinte and Rideau Valley Conservation have followed suit declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition as well as dry conditions spread to all parts of Southeastern Ontario. . Residents are urged to keep water use to a minimum until water levels recover..
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• A very happy birthday to Roberta Smith. I hope you have a wonderful day! Sending you lots of love! • Happy birthday to my twinny twin! It’s hard to believe we found the secret age potion and now we’re 25 again… • What is a duck’s favourite snack? Cheese and quackers! That little gem was sent to me by Don up in Parham. Thanks for the laugh, Don! • It’s June 10th… Whenever I hear that date I think of ‘June 10th, 2017’. With a lot of help from my family and this community, we held a fundraiser at the Lion’s Hall to raise money towards revitalizing the playground in Battersea. It was a night filled with laughs, wonderful music from Jordy Jackson and Mindy Fillion, great food prepared by June Jackson, a silent auction, wine pull, and celebrity pie in the face… It costed about $300 to host that event and because of the generosity this community, we raised over $6000 that night. Incredible! It makes my heart so happy when I drive by the park and see kids out there playing. I’ll be forever grateful to everyone for all the support in getting that project complete; it is such an asset for our little village.
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• Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. It is fun for beginners and for advanced players who seek more competition. It is played on a badminton court sized surface and the participants use paddles and a whiffle ball. Some people call it a small version of tennis. Teams of two are separated by a net and the game can also be played in singles for the energetic. We plan to play on the tennis/pickleball courts just North of Cloyne on Highway 41- call Peter at 289-312-0427 or email at peterhurley49@hotmail.com for more information. • From Finnegan’s General Store: “A shout out to all our fellow local small businesses for a great summer season. We all survived the winter while dealing with COVID. Here’s to a great summer Hearth At Home, Milligan’s Meats, Smart’s Marina, The Maz, Friends of Bon Echo, Hunter’s Creek Golf
Club, Castle Hooks, Superior Foods, Yourway Home Hardware, Hot Rod Smokehouse, The Mazinaw Inn, Tim’s Auto Body, Nowell Motors, and so many other small businesses in the community. #smallbusineematters, #supportsmallbusiness, #cloynersrocks!” • Hunter’s Creek Golf Course has exciting news for disc golf enthusiasts! “Hunter’s Creek has expanded its disc golf course from a 9 hole pitch / putt setup in the back of the property to a full 18 hole setup throughout the golf course. This has truly been a team effort and we’d like to take a moment to thank all the people who have helped out with this setup. Thank you Jeff MacKeigan and Cara Hovius at ChainLink Disc Golf for designing a 3 course layout which brings the disc golf course onto our golf course. Their focus is truly on inclusion and making sure the course is designed to be fun for everyone through 3 different layouts, which they call: Ace Run, The Main, and Super 9." • The Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm is having a Fund Raiser Yard Sale on July 3rd and 4, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Raise money for the rescued animals! Be part of something that matters! Bring your empties, donate items to the sale, bring your money and buy something. Come for a tour and visit the animals. Admission to farm $10.00 each. No charge for 2 & under. Food, ice cream and drinks available for purchase. Crafts for the children to create, cookie decorating and entertainment. Fun for the whole family. Covid restrictions will be in place. Bring your mask. Let’s keep everyone safe. All proceeds will go directly back to the farm for the care of rescued animals! • Mazinaw Lake Swim Program goes online, again! The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program has decided that it is necessary to suspend in-person lessons for the 2021 season due to Covid-19. The program will have information, swimming lesson skills and safety tips on their website at www.Mazinawswim.com - follow along to keep water safe this summer. We have some fun activities planned, and will keep swimmers and their families informed about these activities via our website and social media @MazinawSwim. We plan to return to Bon Echo Park in full force to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2022! Happy swimming, be safe! • Please join us at the Land O' Lakes Lions Club Farmers Market starting this Saturday June 5th from 10am - 1pm. The market will run every Saturday until September 4th at the Lions Club on Highway 41 in Northbrook.
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• Meals on Wheels has a new menu! The meal for Thursday, June 17 is soup & roll, fried chicken and a lemonicious square for dessert. Thursday, June 24th is soup & roll, sliced turkey cold plate, with a brownie for dessert. Wednesday, July 1st is soup & roll, beef pot roast and macaroon madness for dessert. If you or someone you know would benefit from these fantastic meals, please give Land O' Lakes Community Services a call at 613-336-8934. • Due to COVID-19, Addington Highlands public libraries have decided to stay on winter hours starting June 1st. Denbigh hours are as follows: Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday 10-2pm, Wednesday 3-6pm, Thursday 12-3pm, Saturday 9-noon. Libraries are open for curbside pick-up of library materials, limited computer use, printing and faxing services.
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• Sincere sympathy to the family of Karen Elliott, who passed on to eternity. Karen was a well-known hairdresser in our community for a few years. Get well wishes are in store for her husband, Eric, who has suffered four heart attacks. So sad. Hope their daughter, Becky, will be able to stay strong, looking after her dad. • Balloons and birthday greetings will be flying under the Harlowe downtown city lights on June 19th. The lucky lady is Janet Hawley, who will be celebrating her 70th year. Happy birthday, Janet, and all the trimmings, which may include a bit of champagne. • Anyone wishing for a tan sure can get it in this weather. Good heat for to get the garden starting to grow, as long as there is a watering can involved, to dampen the soil. • Happy belated birthday to Helen Osborne, who will be celebrating June 9th with candles, cake and hubby. Many more, Helen. On June 12th , she and Bruce will be celebrating 63 years (same man) of marriage. How sweet. Happy anniversary and many more to come.
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• Henderson village is now even more enhanced with thanks to our own Councillor, Cindy Knight-Kelsey, who arranged for an antique car with flowers to beautify Henderson and be placed near our Henderson village sign. Now we are even more of a true village - with a destination car for tourist photo-ops! Cindy’s health did not allow for her hands-on helping, but helpers Wilf and Debbie Deline offered painting, welding, and transporting, and Laura of Kennebec Lake also assisted. Come and have a socially distanced visit and get your photo taken in Henderson. • Special thanks to our KFL&A health unit for all their help and support, with congratulations to Dr. Kieran More who was recently appointed to be Ontario’s top Doctor. Dr. Moore and the team kept us safe and up-to date, for sure. Also a reminder that first dose appointments are available for youth 12 to 17 years of age on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the
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• Welcome to Inverary! Melissa and Roger moved here during this pandemic and are anxious to enjoy the community and all it offers, especially now that they have been joined by their new daughter, Stella, born on May 5th. • Rev. Heather’s Birthday Challenge Winner! The Glenburnie United Church congregation went out garbage collecting and since there were more than one household of youth represented … the bird house is going to find a home on the church property so all can enjoy. Great work Glenburnie! Thank you, Bill Ritchie, for sharing your wood working skills! • Our Lakes is a free monthly e-magazine and an easy enjoyable read. Just got my June issue emailed to me so I thought I would share. Very nice article on page 6 – thank you Kelli McRobert! Just click on the link attached and enjoy! http://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/June-2021-OurLakes.pdf • Quiet in Inverary this past week. Howard could not have his garage sale due to COVID restrictions ... Hmmm, 10 beaches in Toronto were opened. Heat is hard on the grass but warming the pool... I jumped in at 69 degrees for my “doggie paddle”. Thanks to all for supporting the trailer in my driveway. At the end of the month, I will report a total for the bottle drive. It has definitely been a community effort! Thanks, also, for all the waves and beeps during my morning run – reminds me how lucky I am to live here and enjoy country life. Today is anniversary #51 – here’s to #52, Bruno!
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• Some birthdays in June are Anita Allen, Mallory Jackson, Matthew Wallace, Will Clow, Jocelyn Blain, Sarah sauve, Erica Lucas, Jewel McArthur, Betty Matson, Jim Gray, June St Pierre, Dan Scott, Christina Green, Betty Lindsay, Mary Ann Freeman, Robert Warren Roger Tryon, Judy Meeks, Wayne Gray, Joanne Brownrigg, Julie Rose, Win Sargeant, Robert Stacey, Jack Deline, Lorie Fox, Beverley Ruttan,Glenda Sly, Leslie Whiteman, Patsy Quinn, David Campbell. • Anniversaries are Tom and June Hughes, Ralph and Debby Smith, Pat and Jack Alexander, Dave and Debby Hartwick, Pamela and Bryan Lynch. • We have one birthday at SLRR - Ray Saunders will be 90 years. • It is very sad about the 215 graves of Indigenous children found recently.
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• I've seen and heard many flocks of geese flying north this week, and there are two families of geese that divide their time between Palmerston and Canonto Lake. The dragonflies are plentiful but they are not eating enough. We still have blackflies, along with the ever-present mosquitoes. Now the heat has brought out the deer and horse flies. The dragonflies have a smorgasbord from which to choose. • Last weekend, the fire fighters from three North Frontenac stations were called out to deal with a cottage fire on Barnes Island on Palmerston Lake. This location made the logistics of fire fighting a challenge. Fire Department boats were used to transport pumps, hoses, and fire fighters to the island. The challenge was met and conquered, as they were unable to save the cottage but saved all the other cottages on the island. This weekend, the three stations were again called out as there was a car crash on 509 just outside of Ompah. Traffic had to be rerouted around the scene all evening and into the morning. Our fire fighters train all year long (though not during the Covid shut down) to prepare for the different types of emergencies that may occur in the Township. Many thanks to the fire fighters and Emergency First Responders who train hard and are always on call to protect and help us here in North Frontenac.
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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Thinking of Gerard Howes, who is recovering from his motorcycle accident. Healing thoughts to Cheryl Hole, who is recovering this week as well. • Be sure to mark this date on your calendar: June 26th. This is the day of collecting and recycling. Wanted: Used hearing aids and eyeglasses, pop tabs and cans, liquor and wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, as well as non perishable food items and hygiene products for the Food Bank. This is sponsored by the Lions Club and will take place in the Crossing Pub's parking lot in Sharbot Lake on June 26th from 10am to 1pm. What a great way to recycle and help others! Win win! • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Irene (Wagar) Campsall. Irene and Glenn were always in attendance at the United Church Suppers. They also worked very hard in finding information on the Steele Family Tree. • Be careful driving along the roads, as the turtles are out laying their eggs. • Would Eli Abrams please call us back? The phone number that was left on the answering machine does not seem to connect, as we have tried calling it . Eli is excited about becoming our replacement for writing the Parham/Tichborne news, as he lives in the Buck Bay Road area in Tichborne, and we would gladly welcome his new ideas, opinions, inputs etc to this column. At this time, we wish to thank all of our supporters and positive responses for all the years we have been writing about this area which we both love. We wish Eli all the best and hope that be enjoys it as much as we did. Please continue to touch base with him with your news, events and other happenings. God bless! • Has anyone downloaded the Parham song video about the fire that took place June 7, 2020? • Anyone interested in Avon bottles: I (Colleen) have a great collection! • Belated congratulation to Delbert and Shelly Bertrim on their Silver Anniversary. Happy 45th anniversary to Rick and Cathy Goodfellow. Happy anniversary to Doug & Eileen Whan, and John and Janice Morrow. • Congratulations to Marcus and Kayla Banks and big brothers Harper and Gabe on the birth of their little princess, Eliana. She is sure going to get spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa Kim and Keith Harper and Auntie Shannon!!! Not
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• Perth Road United Church update: With the change to the new 'three stage' system for opening up and Stage 1 not starting until June 14th at the earliest, we will be continuing to have podcasts only. We will monitor this and will keep you informed of any changes/further extensions. For the podcast, please tune in from home, at 10:00am on Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website at www.pruc.ca. • Communities become vibrant and alive because of their dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers. • In 1934, the Leland United Church was established. Within this church, a group of women established the Leland Women’s Association. When the church closed in 1960, the Leland Women’s Association disbanded and would form a non-church organization known as the Leland Helping Hand (L.H.H.). Their primary purpose was to raise funds for their community. Today, the women of the L.H.H. meet once a month, either at a member’s home or at the Harris Memorial Park Clubhouse in Perth Road Village. Their community objectives continue to be: to improve the quality of life for individuals in a crisis situation and help realize community projects. Peggy Newport, President of L.H.H. says, “Since the beginning of the pandemic, our fundraising has been cut down to zero… Our euchre evenings brought in the majority of our funds. Our last fundraiser was a sale of patio baskets in spring of 2019, making about $400.” Peggy continues, “Our normal yearly donations take place
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Accessible Recreation Features Heavily in CanadaOntario Infrastructure Grants for Frontenac County by Jeff Green n a web ceremony, Kingston MPP Mark Gerretson (who represents the riding of Kingston and Frontenac Islands), and Renfrew MPP John Yakabuskie (representing the government of Ontario), gathered virtually with the 4 Frontenac County mayors and CAO, Kelly Pender, to announce grants totalling $1,853,000 in support for 4 different projects. Of that, $1.01 million in funding came from the federal government, and $843,000 came from the Province of Ontario. The largest project that received support is the Frontenac Arena upgrade project. It has been underway since February and is resulting in a host of upgrades, including a new refrigeration system and a new floor, new boards, new benches, and more. “This is the most significant capital replacement project since the arena opened in 1976,” said arena manager, Tim Laprade.” “The work scheduled reflects the arena board representing both townships’ continued commitment to investing in the long-term future of the community,” added Laprade. In 1976, four pre-amalgamation townships; Portland, Bedford, Hinchinbrooke, and Oso, combined forces to build the arena, which was operated by a board with representation from the townships. In 1998, under municipal amalgamation, South and Central Frontenac took combined ownership of the arena, which is still managed by the Frontenac Arena Board of Directors, “The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) submitted a joint application along with the Township of South Frontenac and Central Frontenac, and we are delighted to be a recipient of the grant,” said arena board chair and Central Frontenac Township Councillor Brent Cameron. “This represents a significant investment into the ice making foundation of the arena. More importantly, it allows us to guarantee our community - and our arena family – a reliable facility for decades to come,” added Cameron. The FCA will be receiving almost $1 million in combined federal provincial funding ($985,371) towards the $1.34 million project. The project was already underway and the two townships involved had already made commitments to fund the project. In his remarks during the announcement, South Frontenac Mayor (and current Frontenac County Warden), Ron Vandewa, made the point that the funding from upper levels of government will have a direct impact on tax rates for municipal ratepayers. “This kind of funding allows us to fund projects that we need to undertake without having to either raise taxes or
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defer other necessary projects,” he said. “I would like to thank the staff involved with having the foresight to go after additional funding sources and ultimately submitted a persuasive and successful grant application.” The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the federal government, provinces and territories, and municipalities and other recipients. This program provides federal, provincial and other partner funding, The Community, Culture and Recreation stream, which is one of 4 in the program, supports community infrastructure priorities across the province, improving access to and / or quality of community, cultural, and recreation priority infrastructure projects. The second largest grant went to Frontenac County. “The Frontenac K&P Trail will be improved by upgrading accessibility to the Verona Trailhead major access point and other minor access points, and by removing barriers at other minor access points. Work also includes improving road cross safety features, constructing rest areas, installing park benches, shelters, and trail counters, and other upgrades, to meet the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements,” said the media release accompanying the announcement. Federal and provincial funding for the project totals almost $600,000 ($331,200 in federal funding and $275,972 in provincial funding). Frontenac County will invest a further $220,000 in the $825,000 project. The K&P Trail is the largest piece of tourism infrastructure in Frontenac County. It currently runs through South and Central Frontenac, and Frontenac County has undertaken to build out the trail through North Frontenac to Renfrew to join a network of trails in that jurisdiction. On Howe Island, over $200,000 in ICIP funding, as well as $65,000 in municipal funding and almost $15,000 in donations, will go to upgrades to Norris Community Park. The money will go towards renovations, including: installing an accessible washroom, constructing multi-use ten-
nis courts, and improving playground equipment by installing a safety base underneath. In addition, a shelter/ pavilion for picnic tables and music/cultural events will be constructed, an electronic scoreboard for the baseball field will be installed, and upgrading the park fencing will help complete the project. “This will make a big difference to an important Howe Island asset, which was named for Patrick Norris. He was the Reeve before amalgamation and served on Frontenac Islands Council after amalgamation, before he retired,” said Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle. “This is an important commitment to a small township like ours. The smallest project is to the Snow Road Community Hall in North Frontenac, which will receive 44,400 in ICIP funding, supplemented by $11,000 from the township and $5,000 in donations, to construct an accessible addition to the existing washrooms at the hall. “This might seem like a small project but it is not small for us. It is important and helps our township and the many activities that take place, in the Snow Road Hall, every day of the week,” said North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins. ■
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Frontenac Community Arena received an infrastructure grant for accessibility upgrades.
On Thursday, June 24, the Frontenac News will be publishing a special graduation section in the paper and on Frontenacnews.ca. Area Graduates from Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary, and College or University are invited to submit a picture and text to info@frontenacnews.ca by June 21 at 4:30pm. The price is $30, tax included.
Makers & Growers Guide People are interested in buying local, but they don’t always know what is available or how to find it. We are gathering information from all the food and beverage producers, restaurants, chip huts and stores, as well as artisans, and small manufacturers, to present in the print and digital versions of the Frontenac News Makers & Growers Guide – 2021. Interested in participating in the Makers and Growers Guide for your business? Listings start at $40. Ad locations are available as well. Email info@frontenacnews.ca for information and include Makers & Growers in the subject line, or call 613-279-3150
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GREC to honour indigenous children with shoe collection
by Craig Bakay s flags go back to full mast after honouring the 215 Indigenous children discovered buried at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C., Granite Ridge Education Centre will continue to honour them and other missing or murdered indigenous children and youth by collecting pairs of serviceable
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OBITUARY Storms, Amy Michelle January 29, 1980 – June 4, 2021 We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Amy Michelle Storms on June 4th, 2021. Her three beautiful daughters Madison, McKenzie and Molly will be left without their mommy. She loved them so fiercely and with everything she had. They were the lights of her life. Anyone who knew her knows she will find a way to reach out to them and let them know she will always be there. The sun will shine a little brighter, the birds will visit, the fireflies will glow. That’s how they will know. She will always be with her babies. Her loving parents Charlotte Smith (Alf) and David Storms (Pat) have the daunting task of laying to rest their youngest daughter. A task no parent should have to take on. Her sisters Krista Brown (Randy) and Melanie Storms will forever be changed. Their little sister who had the biggest and loudest personality, someone who would fight for them as much as she would fight with them, will leave them empty and lonely without her. Her nieces and nephew Amber and Mikayla (Brown) and Branden and Samantha (Nicholson) have lost one of their biggest fans and protectors and friend. She was always the loudest on the sidelines or in the audience cheering them on in anything they did. Or their closest ally when they weren’t sure how to handle a problem. She will also leave behind a large extended family. Step sisters and brother, Alynn (Dave), Corinne (Chris), Jon (Alycia) and their children who loved Amy so much. Cousins, Aunts, Uncles and friends who all have beautiful stories to tell and love to share. She was such a strong and bright personality that left this world far too early. Our Sunday dinners and family vacations will never be the same. Our hearts will never be the same. Our family will be broken without her. Amy we promise you that we will keep your memory alive for your beautiful girls. They will always have stories and pictures and memories from a lifetime of light and love and laughter that you have left behind. Their loving father Mark McDonald will have the support of a large and loving extended family to assist him. Amy wrote the following for a dear friend of hers and we would like to share her own words in closing: “The day has come... My world must end... Please don’t feel upset... My angel’s beside me and it’s time for me to rest... You can see me in the flowers, you can see me in the sun, But most of all your heart is where my brightest light will come” Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
shoes, boots, sneakers and sandals and displaying them along the fence line and in front of the school for the week beginning June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, said Vice-principal Kristin Stevens. On June 25, the footwear will be collected and donated first to the GREC community and then to the Treasure Trunk and other charities depending on how many pairs remain. In conjunction with shoe collection, Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator Danka Brewer will be managing the collection of offering of tobacco should any community members wish to tie the offerings to the fence along with the pairs of shoes. Brewer will have a
sacred fire after June 25 in accordance with Algonquin tradition. (There is some tobacco available at the school.) The public is asked to bring serviceable pairs of shoes and other footwear (children and adults) anytime until June 21 and drop them at the school for placement on June 21. Please provide sizing of the shoes either tucked inside or on a tag outside in order to facilitate their donation. In the event of rain, the shoes will be collected in the front foyer or another appropri-
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Thank You - Carole Gorr We would like to thank everyone for many expressions of sympathy and support during this difficult time, donations to the Cancer Society, The Bay Shore Care personal who attended to Carole, gifts of food, flowers, outdoor visits, phone calls, online and email condolences, cards, many other forms of love, also for donating to the South Frontenac Fire and Rescue and James Reid Funeral Home and Cremation Centre for their special care. Thank you. Gary, Tanja and Family.
ate place and pictures tweeted to the community. On May 27, officials using ground-penetrating radar discovered the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential school, prompting calls for similar searches at the more than 130 residential schools in Canada, the last of which closed in 1996. It is estimated that 150,000 children attended these schools and at least 6,000 died at them. ■
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The 2020 Audited Financial Statements are available at the Township of North Frontenac’s Municipal Office and on the Township’s website www.northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Kelly Watkins, Treasurer at treasurer@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 223.
Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands will consider a By-law to Regulate Camping on Public Lands at a Regular Council meeting to be held electronically at 1 pm on June 15, 2021. Further information may be obtained by contacting Christine Reed at clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 Dated June 4, 2021
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North-South Boundaries Road 38 starting at Murton Road North to Westport Road including the Tichbourne area Road 9 (Sydenham Rd) starting at Horning Road North to Rutledge Road Road 10 (Perth Rd) starting at Spooner Road North to Bedford Mills Road Road 11 (Battersea Rd) starting at Mount Chesney Road North to Simpson Road (Keelerville) Road 8 (Westport Rd) from Road 38 East to Salem (Devil lake Road) Burridge Road North to the Township boundary Anderson Road from Bradshaw Road North to Township boundary East Boundaries Washburn Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Burnt Hills Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Opinicon Road from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Rideau Lakes boundary Road 12 (Sunbury Road} from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Highway 15 West Boundaries Road 4 (Yarker Rd) from Road 38 West to the Camden Portland Boundary Rd Road 18 (Wilton Rd) from Road 38 South to Florida Road Road 7 (Bellrock Rd) West to Church Road Colebrook Road from Road 38 to the Camden Portland Boundary Road The Contractor will be using Clearview Herbicide (PCP#29752) Active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470) active Ingredient Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants, Credit Xtreme Herbicide (PCP#29888) active ingredients Glyphosate (present as isopropylamine and potassium salt). Arsenal Powerline Herbicide (PCP#30203) active ingredient, lmazapyr (present as the isopropylamine salt) under the Pest Control Product Act (Canada). The Pesticide used is in accordance with the other legislative requirements exception to the cosmetic pesticide ban. Commencing June 21, 2021 (weather permitting) and concluding on September 30, 2021 For more information: Contact Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. at 613 938-2117 or Jamie Brash, Manager, Township of South Frontenac at 613 376-3027 X 3350. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance.
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APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
AUTOMOTIVE
KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
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2-4 year old beef bulls for sale or rent. Call 613-353-2460. CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
The Township is seeking resumes for a new position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the seasonal Public Works Waste Sites / Shop Assistant. Working under the direction of the Public Works Foreman (PWF), the incumbent will assist the PWF with the maintenance and repair of Township vehicles / equipment, roads, grounds, facilities and Waste Sites. The salary range is $19.60 to $22.84 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours (Seasonal position – approximately 6 months per year). Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. Shall hold and maintain a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License; preference will be given to a DZ Driver’s License holder. A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office. For further information, please contact Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng, Public Works Manager at (613) 479-2231 ext. 230 or email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.
Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on June 21, 2021, clearly marked “Confidential – PW Waste Sites / Shop Assistant” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Ph: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 F: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca
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Hope, Healing & Restoration; Medical Mission; Natural Remedies; Counselling; Bible Studies; Motivational & Inspirational Books. *Free; Call 343-362-0216 PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.
WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo. ca STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
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HANDYMAN SERVICE – repairs, drywall, painting, roofing etc. Serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 HANDYMAN SERVICE. 40 years experience. No job too small. Repairs, renovations, problem solving. Call Lloyd Hartwick, 613-539-2544
The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:
Request for Tender RFT No. 2021-09 Rehabilitation of Buckshot Creek Bridges and Mississippi River Bridge Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2021-09 Rehabilitation of Buckshot Creek Bridges and Mississippi River Bridge” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON, K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca
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Township of Addington Highlands WASTE SITE CUSTODIAN KALADAR WASTE SITE The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Waste Site Custodian” for the Kaladar Waste Site. Resumes must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on June 25th, 2021. Details may be obtained by contacting the Manager of Roads and Waste at roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.
The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
Township of Addington Highlands NOTICE The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking quotations from qualified contractors to replace the accessible ramp at the Flinton Library. Submissions must be received by July 9, 2021. For further information on the scope of the work, please contact David Twiddy, CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.
Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will consider the enactment of by-law to authorize the naming of a private road currently located at #1745 Buckshot Lake Road at a regular Council meeting to be held electronically at 1pm on July 6, 2021. And further take notice that the Council, at the afore-mentioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that they will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard. Further information may be obtained by contacting Christine Reed at clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 204 Dated June 4, 2021 Christine Reed, Clerk Flinton, ON
The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request.
Request for Tender RFT No. 2021-16 Gravel Road Resurfacing
Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2021-16 Gravel Road Resurfacing” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Friday, June 25, 2021 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON, K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca
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Just in Time for Fathers Day
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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.
Friday June 11
SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER (S.A.L.T) 11am12:15pm. The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committees will be hosting a frauds and scams virtual information session. Topics: The impact of fraud, types of scams and fraud, how to protect yourself. Viirtual presentation (online and by telephone). NORTHBROOK - FARMER’S MARKET 10am-1am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Market runs weekly until September 4
Sunday June 20
HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT COLD PLATE 4:30pm-6pm. Golden Links Hall. Pick-up between 4:30 and 6:00. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of June 16, cost $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Gas station. Hartington Gas station, and Asseslstine Hardware in Verona. for info call 613-372-2410.
Monday June 21
PRESERVING EYE CARE 1pm-2pm. Dr. Delan Jinapriya, Medical Director, Galen Eye Centre wil lbe presenting information on ‘Preserving Eye Care’. Join us via zoom or teleohone. Call Rural Frontenac Community Services to register, 613-279-3151. On July 19th at the Centre (1042 Elizabeth St.), Dr. Jinapriya and his team will be
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in November, but November’s donations in 2020 depleted most of our funds. However, in spring this year, miraculously, we received an anonymous donation for $1000, which will help us go ahead and help a few more people. I’m hoping L.H.H. will be able to return to the euchre evenings in the fall. This has been a sorely missed activity for bringing people together in the community.” Peggy says, “We have been helping our community for 61 years and will continue after the pandemic is over. We have donated to: the Sydenham Food Bank, the University Hospital and the Perth Road School meals as well as their Christmas drive, to name a few.” The Leland Helping Hands meet once a month. • Euchre evenings run weekly through the year on Thursdays at the Harris Community Hall in Perth Road Village, and include a lunch prepared by one of the members. Cards are
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The all-new Traeger Pro 575 grill just got better with an enhanced controller that uses WiFIRE® technology. WiFIRE® allows you to monitor and adjust your grill anytime, anywhere from the Traeger app on your smartphone. The Pro Series wifi pellet grills now start quicker, heat up faster, and put out better smoke quality giving you consistent results infused with wood-fired flavor. • 575 SQ. IN. Total cooking space • 18 LBS. Pellet hopper capacity • 500° F Max temperature
also sent within the community for birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy and get-well cards. New members are welcome.
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• If you are looking to enjoy a nice meal and avoid having dishes to clean up, check out North of 7 Saturday night dinner specials. Last Saturday, they offered a delicious open face hot hamburger sandwich with veggies and your choice of fries or mashed potatoes for $12.99. I can’t wait to see what is on the menu for this week. If you would like to call and reserve your special, you can contact them at 613 479-2603! • Creative Grapes winemaking and bottling have listed their new summer hours and effective this past Monday, they will now be open Thursday 10-5, Friday 11-7 and Saturday and Sunday 10-3! • Is your child starting school in September? If so, you can join the Earlyon Team on Zoom for School Readiness info on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 9-9:30am. Please preregister at keyon.ca and for more information, you can contact the Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613 279-3151 Ext. 306. • Great news for the Snow Road Hall! The Township of North Frontenac announced that the washrooms there will be renovated, thanks to infrastructure funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments! • On Monday, June 14th , outdoor fitness can begin again with a limit of 10 people at the Clar-Mill Hall, including Holly and Michael! If you are interested in joining in, you can contact Holly at 613 479-2166!
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• Hey, it’s June... Happy birthday to all those celebrating this month. We may not be able to gather and party with a large group yet, but we’re getting there. • It’s graduation month for some. It’s been a challenging year for students, parents, teachers and everyone, but we made it. You guys have been troopers. This will be a school year you won’t forget and can look back on later and say you did it. Congrats to all the graduates and hard working people who have helped make this possible. You guys rock. • With nicer weather seems to find a heavier right foot when people are driving through the village. Please remember: there are speed limits and lots of people enjoying the great outdoors. When we wave for you to slow down, we’re not saying hello or saying you’re number one. Share the road responsibly. • Not many upcoming events to report but it’s nice to see more new faces joining our village family. The housing sales have been crazy. A huge welcome to the new comers to the area.
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• Canada Day - we celebrate soon what an amazing country it is we live in. Let’s show some Canada pride, everyone. • Keep safe, Sydenham. We are all still in this together. We’ve come this far, we got this.
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• A Book Share House has been installed on the street at Revell's Fix-it Garage (near Food Less Travelled). You can browse this free library where you can take a book or leave a book. Built by David Mouck and installed by friends of the community. • Style Revival will be opening again on Wednesday, June 16th. They will keep to the opening of one day (Wednesday) per week. Please observe all Covid precautions. • Frontenac Farmers Market has a new location. They are now located at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Masks must be worn. • The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committees will be hosting a frauds and scams virtual information session on Friday, June 11 from 11:30am to 12:15 pm. Topics to include: The impact of fraud, types of scams and fraud, how to protect yourself. This is a virtual presentation (online and by telephone). • All participants must register for the session. Anyone who watched the event online and would like a meal can attend Southern Frontenac Community Services within 45 minutes after the event to pick-up the take away meal. Delivery is available as well. Please indicate if you would like a meal when you register. Please pre-register for the event online at https:// frontenacsalt.ca, by calling the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477 or email joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca. The link to the event or the telephone dial in option will be provided when you register.
ARDEN Wanda Harrison
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• Circle Square Ranch will be hosting a BBQ chicken feast as their last community dinner before camp this summer on June 30th. There will be take out and outdoor seating options available. Pick up will be between 5:30pm and 6:00pm, with the seated dinner served at 6:00pm. Please pay what you can. All proceeds will go towards summer camp. Please RSVP to arden@csranch.ca or call 613-335-5403. • Always providing community support, RFCS will hold Zoom sessions so residents can learn what is available if you require special support. Please call 613-279-3151 for more information. RFCS Earlyon also helps parents with rainy day activities and crafts. Their website or their Facebook page will give you all of the information you may need. • Another source of information is the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. They provide online reading of books and show videos as well. • In our hot, humid weather, visit our two local chip trucks in Arden (C4Country Convenience) and Kaladar (Gala Pit Stop). Either can fill your needs and your tummies. • Great to hear the loons back on the lake. Boaters, please take care.
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Happy Canada Day! Perhaps we can't celebrate together, but you can show your Canadian Spirit! Contact the us at the Frontenac News to place an ad in our Canada Day issue. Info@frontenacnews.ca.
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South Frontenac Township District Councilors (Storrington) and Mayor recognized Storrington Lions Club’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, June 3. Councilors and club members stopped for a picture to commemorate this special milestone.
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The dream of turning a derelict tennis court a the former Sharbot Lake Public School site into a thriving net court centre, has come to fruition, just in time for the return of outdoor recreation. Volunteers have raised $6,500 for court rehabilitation, nets, and wind guards. Pickleball equipment has arrived and Pickle-ballers have been on site each morning from Monday to Friday, playing on portable nets. Tennis players have their chance to play in the afternoons, but the permanent tennis net has not arrived yet. Netting for basketball is still to come.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices
THINGS TO DO
Spring Road Line Painting has Begun
Cancellation of 2021 Canada Day Events across South Frontenac
The Township’s line painting program began the week of May 31st, 2021 and will continue into June. The spring portion of this program takes approximately 3 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors will be working through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line painting is in process, we ask the traveling public to be patient, slow down, and obey all traffic control.
Canada Day planning committees, with support from the Township, have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with 2021 Canada Day Events. Given the current uncertainty and ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, organizers did not want to impose any unnecessary risk to the community. For future events, the organizing committees are always in need of extra helping hands. To get connected with your local organizer call Amanda at 613-453-6846 or email apantrey@southfrontena.net.
Traffic & Pedestrian Notice: Feature Film Production in Verona
During the early weeks of June, Verona will be the site for a feature film production. Most of the production will have little or no impact on traffic, though the film producers require some access to municipal roads for filming purposes, with one single lane road closure on June 6th from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Road 38 in Verona. To ensure minimal traffic impact during the partial closure, one-way traffic will be permitted and controlled with flaggers, signage and support staff hired by the production team. A number of other roads in Verona will be the site of filming as well, however, no road closures will take place at these locations. Motorists are asked to slow down and be mindful of the production during this time. For more information contact Tim Laprade, Recreation and Arena Manager, at 613-376-3027 ext. 2231.
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 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.
TOWN HALL
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. 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.
LIVING HERE South Frontenac Launches Online Survey – Housing Needs Assessment
With an aging and diversifying population, affordable housing has become a growing priority in the Township of South Frontenac. Initially explored in 2017, the Township’s vision for housing has evolved, with plans for an initial affordable housing development for seniors and others in the village of Verona. In order to further understand the housing needs of this community, the Township is asking those who may be in search of housing now or in the future, to complete our Housing Needs Assessment Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/southfrontenachousing . Responses to the survey should only take a few minutes, will remain completely anonymous, and provide valuable insights in determining the needs of the community. Final Tax Notices & Tax Payments during Lockdown
Final Tax Notices were issued the week of June 1st, 2021. If you do not receive your Final Tax Notice by June 20th, please contact the tax department. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: June 30th, 2021, and September 30th, 2021. It is important that you retain your tax bill until September as no further bills/reminders will be issued. Please note that this bill is separate from your Interim Tax Notice, and is in addition to the installment issued in March. 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. Frontenac Community Arena-Advertising Opportunities
We are excited to announce that for this coming season we will have new advertising opportunities at the FCA. To renew your current advertising or for new opportunities visit us online. https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-advertising-opportunities Northern Waste Disposal Sites Now Open
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
• Adjustment Meeting – June 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm. • Council Meeting – June 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only
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. Additionally residents can listen to the meeting live through our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. Request for Application- Operation of a skate sharpening/tuck shop
The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) is seeking applications for the operation of a skate sharpening/tuck shop at the Arena located at 4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey ON. Individuals, businesses or organizations interested in the operation of the 165 sq ft skate sharpening/tuck shop at the FCA for the 2021/22 season are encouraged to submit an application by June 11, 2021, 4:00 p.m. A review of proposals will be completed by the Arena Manager and Board of Directors and the successful candidate will be notified by June 25, 2021. Application process can be found online at https://www.frontenacarena.com/application-for-skate-sharpening-shop
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Spring is in the Air... A reminder to all dog owners, by-law 2001-66 requires that residents: • License their dog(s) with the Township annually; • keep their dog leashed and under control when on private property or public land they do not own; • ensure their dog does not deficate on property they do not own, without cleaning it up.
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). 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. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste. Gypsy Moths in South Frontenac
Do you have questions about the Gypsy Moth species and how to management them during the current seasonal influx? Check out our website for general information and links to useful resources! Website link - www.southfrontenac.net/ natureandwildlife/
Let’s keep our parks, trails, streets and sidewalks clean by cleaning up after pets!
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Moore Sees Establishing An “Emergency Preparedness Office” As A Major Deliverable In New Role “When the variants of concern started coming in, I was questioning whether our immunization strategy would be effective, whether we would be able to control the spread of variants. I actually didn't anticipate this third wave. I thought we were making good progress ... we had a vaccine that would be very effective. Variants of concern and the ongoing mutation of this virus was the low point for me, because it threatened our entire strategy.” That concern over the mutation of COVID-19, and in particular the newest Delta variant, will become a major focus as Dr. Moore takes over Ontario Health. “So far these vaccines have been very effective against variants,” he said, and the Delta variant is the one that concerns me the most at this moment. ■
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would work with our international, national, and provincial partners to ensure that we always have a high state of preparedness, from an infection and prevention control vantage point. This would focus on the ability to detect the viruses that are threats to us, with a robust laboratory system, a robust public health response system, and then always practice with our health system partners on preparedness as well. We will learn lots of lessons from this outbreak and pandemic, and sadly those lessons were learned during SARS in 2003, they were learned in H1N1. It's my job to see that we have a system in place that holds everyone accountable for preparedness on an annual basis, and that we never let our guard down going forward. We have to maintain the skills ... together we will learn, we will implement best practices. I will be held accountable and I will report annually to the legislature on the state of preparedness, of the state of health, of the public health system in Ontario. That's a key deliverable that I'm very interested in doing.” Looking back at his Public Health Career in KFL&A, Moore served as Associate Medical Officer of Health under Dr. Gemmill for 10 years before assuming his role in 2017. He referred to the work he has done on both Lyme Disease, and the local response to the opioid crisis, that have established KFL&A in a leadership role in the province. In particular, he said he would be bringing the harm reduction opioid framework to the provincial level. He also revealed that there was a point in the early winter of this year where he was concerned that all of the efforts at prevention, contact tracing and treatment, in the region and the province, were at the point of breaking down, with the onset of COVID-19 variants of concern.
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by Jeff Green t his final media briefing as Medical Officer of Health for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, Dr. Kieran Moore said the coordinated efforts of KFL&A Public Health (KFLAPH), other health-care and community organisations, and the public at large in the region, to keep COVID infections at a minimum, has been a career highpoint. “It's very rare for a public health official to work through a pandemic, so I'm very proud of our community and how we've responded to it over the last year and half ... that's the highlight of my career.” Later, when reflecting on the local response to the pandemic, the weight of responsibility that he feels, particularly in terms of the death rate from COVID, and his appreciation for the work of healthcare professionals, got the better of him. He fought back tears when talking about the very low death rate from COVID, 3 at this point, in KFL&A.
Much of the high death rate in Ontario and Canada, throughout the spring and summer of 2020, came in the long-term care, and there were no deaths among residents or staff in the long-term care, or retirement home, sector in our region. A re-deployment of KFLAPH inspection staff, including restaurant inspectors, to the long-term care homes in February of 2020, is widely seen as a decision that provided the basis for that enviable safety record. Looking forward to his new role as Chief Medical Officer for the province of Ontario, he said “my immediate priorities are going to be to continue the fine work that we have done across Ontario on responding to the threat of COVID, and then the work of building the recovery. We all know the mental, physical, social, and economic impacts the virus has had, and we have to try to build a new Ontario that's resilient, that continues to monitor for COVID and any of the variants, but tries to start living and thriving in a post-pandemic world. That will take a year, or two years, for us to transition and then restore some of the core public health functions, and health system functions that we've had to delay across Ontario.” He also talked about a major priority for his upcoming five year term at the helm of Health Ontario. “I want to set up an office, within the Chief Medical Officer of Health office, that just prepares for emergencies and uses simulations to build up the skill sets on an ongoing basis. This office would report to the legislature on an annual basis about the state of preparedness of Ontario. We
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