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Hot Real Estate Market Poses Housing Challenges by Jeff Green ou Mcbride is a long-time worker with people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming so, having worked in the Salvation Army Kingston Housing Office for over ten years. Last fall, she became part of the team that set up an office in Verona to help Frontenac County residents who are facing housing challenges. The office took a while to set up after The Salvation Army won the contract to provide supports in Frontenac County in 2019, and operated the program out of their Kingston office until setting up and opening the Verona office in the fall of 2020, partly due to COVID and because it took some time to find a suitable location in Frontenac County. Since the Verona office has been open, the staff have been doing as much outreach as they can, with COVID restrictions, and receiving referrals from agencies such as Southern Frontenac and Rural Frontenac Community Services and others. They provide coordinated intake, prevention and diversion, housing first, rapid relocation case management, and are able to access a homelessness prevention fund to help keep people who are at risk of losing their home for financial reasons. In recent months, however, the impact of a very hot housing market has created a new class of people who are facing housing challenges; long term renters whose homes are being sold as single-family dwellings by their landlords. “What we are seeing now, in the last few months due to the rising prices of houses, is that houses are being sold and tenants are being evicted. A lot of these people have been living in the same place for a long time, ten years or more, and in some cases the rent has not gone up in that time. There is nothing available anywhere in that price range when that happens, even if they move to Kingston which people do not want to do, nor should they have to,” said Mcbride, in a telephone interview late last week. McBride participated in a Zoom inter-agency meeting last week to discuss the issues that she is seeing on the ground. One of the first things she talked about was that renters need to know their rights and landlords need to know their rights and responsibilities in these trying times. “I have seen people getting N12 forms, which are eviction notices telling them that a property is being purchased by someone who intends to use it as their primary residence, in cases where the property has not even been sold. Tenants need to know that a purchase must be fina-
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lised and they have the right to demand an affidavit from the purchaser who intends to move in,” she said. McBride refers clients in South Frontenac to the Kingston Community Legal clinic, with whom she has worked for years, and in Central and North Frontenac to the Legal Clinic, which is based in Perth. At the inter-agency meeting, Susan Irwin, a long werving lawyer with the Legal Clinic, said that Linda Tranter, the lawyer who specialises in housing issues at the clinic, has been run off her feet. One step that the clinic is going to take is to prepare material for publication that outlines the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords. (The Frontenac News has offered to publish an article or series of articles when they are ready.) The bottom line, however, is that there are people who have lost or are losing their housing, and there is very little available to replace that housing, and whatever is available is priced well beyond their capacity to pay. “The definition of affordability that the government uses, has nothing to do with the reality that I see out here,” said Lou Mcbride. “They say that anything that costs over 30% of monthly income is not affordable. That takes my OW [Ontario Works] and ODSP [Ontario Disability Support Program] people, as well as seniors living on Canada Pension and Old Age Security, right out of the picture. I recommend people who are paying up to 50 or even 60 per cent of their monthly income to take places, because what else are they going to do? If they are living on $1,500 a month and an apartment is available for $1,100, they have to take it because there is nothing out there for less.” The problem is not just a local one, Mcbride said. “It is the same thing all across the province, and across the country, as well.” In 2014, when the homelessness prevention initiative in Kingston and Frontenac County was being launched, questions were raised by Frontenac County politicians,
about whether there even is a problem of homelessness or precarious housing in Frontenac County. It is easier to identify who is homeless in cities because there are shelters and people can also be found sleeping in certain parts of town, “but in rural areas it is hidden. People couch surf, and they live in unheated cabins away from sight,” said Mcbride. In her office, they are currently managing a client list of 8 homeless and 15 at risk families, “and we’re only seeing a small portion of what is out there because we are not that well known yet, and many people are reluctant to seek help as well.” The problem exists in all communities in the county. “Our office in Verona is well located, next to the Service Canada office on Main Street, but we go everywhere in Frontenac County to meet with people who are unable to get here because, of course, transportation is also a big issue for people. I have been in Northbrook and Cloyne, Plevna, and Sharbot Lake, and Sydenham over the last few weeks to meet with people to see what we can do to help them,” she said. But the problem that the housing office is facing now is a lack of housing, affordable or otherwise. “We need places for people to live, and even if I try to move people into Kingston, there is nothing in Kingston that they can afford.”
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Northbrook Lions Farmers Market A Good Place For “Human Contact” By Craig Bakay eather-wise, last Saturday was one of the best days we’ve had this ‘summer.’ So, it should come as no surprise that going into the final hour, the Land O’Lakes Farmers Market had notched almost 100 visitors (99 actually). “And that doesn’t include the people that just came for the Lions canteen,” said Lion Betty McKittrick, who was welcoming people and keeping track. “Fifty-six is capacity but we haven’t had that many here at one time — probably no more than a dozen. “People come in by twos and threes.” This market has been running on Satur-
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few years ago, I covered a meeting that was a first, and probably a last. The meeting was held at the Rotary Hall that Frontenac County shares with Fairmount Home. There were a number of politicians there, as well as economic development types from Kingston, Frontenac County and the provincial and federal governments. One of the unusual aspects of the meeting was the presence of the leading goat expert with OMAFRA (The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs). Another was the presence of some Chinese investors, a first for Frontenac County, but the real outlier was the fact that dozens of farmers from across Frontenac, L&A and Leeds Grenville were there as well. Even though the Fairmount Home/Frontenac County office complex is located across from one of the largest farms in rural Kingston, I've never seen a farmer at a meeting there, before or since. The subject of the meeting was goat milk, and the farmers were there to hear about a new agro-business opportunity, the goat milk business. Feihe, a chinese company, was building a baby formula factory in Kingston, not for the Canadian market, but for the Chinese market. They were building in Kingston after KEDCO (The Kingston Economic Development Corporation) had spent a considerable amount of time, and had secured millions of dollars in federal funding support, to convince Feihe to come to Kingston. Part of the attraction of Ontario was the glut of skim milk on the market, because of a shift in the domestic market towards
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• Art in the Sawmill will be held on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 12pm to 4pm at 6037B Verona St. There are many new artisans this year. They will be following COVID protocols. Masks will be mandatory inside the mill. • The Verona Free Methodist Church are having drive-in movies every FRIDAY during the summer. On July 30, they will be showing "Facing the Giants". Location is the Verona Free Methodist Church (parking lot). Free admission! All welcome! Donations accepted! Canteen available from 8:15 to 8:45pm. Movie starts at 8:45pm. In case of heavy rain, the movie will be cancelled. For a list of all the movies, log into the VFM website https://www.veronafreemethodistchurch. com/ • The Parham Agricultural Society is NOT hosting a Parham Fair this year because of the Covid issues. Instead, they will host a Vendor's Market on Saturday, August 21st. They are now seeking artisans of any description, people who might want to sell garage sale items, or flea market vendors. They can set up a tent or sell off their tailgate. The display is up to them. The cost for each vendor is $25.00 and it will be reimbursed the day of the event. The market will run from 9am to 3pm on the Parham Fairgrounds. To register, send an email to vendors@parhamfair.ca. • There is a Vendor Village every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at 4309 Maple Drive in Verona. 12+ vendors. Visitors can pick their own produce. This week, seasonal vegetables will be sweet peas, tomatoes, green peppers, beets, carrots, yellow beans, white and red onions, herbs, or fresh green garlic. The other vendors will be selling pillows, blankets, kitchen towels, wind chimes, bird houses & feeders, sewing, fairy & zen gardens, jewellery, knitting, wood working, lamps, gift cards, gift baskets, christmas ornaments and much more. • Enjoy a TAKE OUT lasanga dinner on Sunday, August 15 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. PICK UP between 4:30 and 6pm. Advance tickets only, with a cut off date of Aug 11, cost $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.
ARDEN Wanda Harrison
613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com
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July 29, 2021 approximate $80.00 cost they incur for each exam, and apparently negotiation between the two parties are at a standstill. The Ontario Government says they have been engaged with the Optometrists Association and says that it is the Optometrists decision to withdraw their services. The bottom line is that this is a decision which will directly affect us, so we have to do our part and let the Ontario Government know that this is not a matter of who we lay blame on. Get in touch with our local KFL&A Public Health folks, Dr. K. Moore, Minister of Health Christine Elliott (christine.elliott@ontario,ca), your optometrist, and Premier Ford himself. There is also a petition you can sign and submit at saveeyecare.ca. We can’t let this slide… Do your part. • Are you ready for the kids to return to school? Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering the “Back to School Backpack Program” to those families with school age children who are unable to provide the necessary items required for back to school. To register, please call 613-2793151 x 305. Registration closes August 13, 2021. • How about a Community BBQ and parade? Will this help you get your community spirit back? The date is August 21 at noon and the place is the Kennebec Rec Park. Presently, a car show, food and drinks, music and a hay ride are some of the scheduled events. If you would like to contribute by way of participation and/or a donation of money or your time, please get in touch with Jordon Chatwin. • The North Frontenac Food Bank is holding a “Bike Raffle”. 8 bikes will be awarded to the lucky winners. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. The draw is Friday, July 30 at 4pm. As of this printing, tickets can only be purchased through Facebook messenger. • Hope your garden is doing as well as mine is. If you have more produce than you can use, please share it with your neighbour. They will appreciate your homegrown treasures.
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• I got this message from our friends from Parham: There will be a Vendor's Market on the Parham Fairgrounds Saturday, August 21st from 9am to 3pm. More artisans and vendors are signing up each day, but there are now already well over 30 people registered who will be selling all types of items. If you want to get a head start on Christmas shopping, you will be able to find anything from pottery, stained glass, forged metal items, handicrafts, home baking, flea market items, and lavender products to pierogi's and jewellery. Interested vendors can still register at vendors@parhamfair.ca. • Have you checked out the Park Day’s Program, hosted by South Frontenac’s Recreation Department? Get the kids out of the house and join them for some fun and games at your local park! Register today at http://www.southfrontenac. net/.../swim-and-daycamps.aspx • Starting in August, the South Frontenac Museum is excited to welcome visitors once again to the historical oneroom schoolhouse at 5595 Road 38 in Hartington. Featuring exhibits of everything from farming tools to tea sets, the Museum has something interesting for all. Visit www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca for updated operating hours and COVID19 protocols. • How does a cucumber become a pickle? It goes through a jarring experience.
CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net
• The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes congratulates Lion Carl Lane for receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. This award honours the legacy of the Lions founder, Melvin Jones. The Fellowship is the highest form of recognition and embodies ideas consistent with the
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nature and purpose of Lionism. It is presented to someone who has demonstrated dedicated humanitarian services by providing kindness and service to their club and to those in need. • Finnegan’s General Store is hooking up with Kim’s Crafts. Drop by the store and check out the handmade treasures. • More news from Finnegan’s: “A young family with 2 kids came in the store last night. Their 4 year old wasn’t feeling well. We helped him and then called the non emergency ambulance to double check before they headed back to their campsite. Thank you to our emergency services here in Cloyne. Our small business might be a general store but our outlook is holistic and community is everything. Grateful for your quick response and the lady on the phone who took our call. You were calm, patient and kind.” • Congratulations to Finnegan’s General Store for being voted 1 of 10 cutest country stores in all of Ontario! • News from Mazinaw Lakeside Resort: “Happy to announce that this weekend, the camp store will be opening Fri/Sat/Sun, 10 to 2pm. Ice, worms, firewood, homemade bread, sandwiches, candy, and drinks will be available. We are working hard to get the Eatery open soon, as well, with regular hours. Keep you posted!” • News from the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes: “A big Lion roar to all who came out to support our Fish Fry Fundraiser. We hope you enjoyed the tasty fish and fries. We served 237 meals. Thank you for your support. Without you, we could not serve and support our surrounding communities.” • The Flinton Library is having a book sale on Saturday, July 31, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Please bring a bag. $2.00 for a small bag, and $4.00 for a large bag. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing while at the sale. Thank you for supporting the library! • St. Kilian’s Church is having a Bake Sale on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Do not miss out. You can pre-order a favourite treat by calling 613-479-0070 or by leaving a message on St. Killian’s Church’s FB page by July 25, 2021. • Bence Motors is celebrating their 75th anniversary on Saturday, August 14, 2021 beginning at 11:00am. Check out their FB page for more details. • The Parham Agricultural Society is not hosting a Parham Fair this year because of the Covid issues. What we have decided to do, instead, is to host a Vendor's Market on Saturday, August 21st. We are now seeking artisans of any description, people who might want to sell garage sale items, or flea market vendors. They can set up a tent or sell off their tailgate. The display is up to them. The cost for each vendor is $25.00 and it will be reimbursed the day of the event. The market will run from 9am to 3pm on the Parham Fairgrounds. To register, they are to send an email to vendors@parhamfair.ca.
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• The Parham Agricultural Society is NOT hosting a Parham Fair this year because of the Covid issues. What we have decided to do, instead, is to host a Vendor’s Market on Saturday, August 21st. We are now seeking artisans of any description, people who might want to sell garage sale items, or flea market vendors. They can set up a tent or sell off their tailgate. The display is up to them. • The cost for each vendor is $25.00 and it will be reimbursed the day of the event. The market will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm on the Parham Fairgrounds. To register, they are to send an email to vendors@parham.ca. Our idea is to get the economy rolling again, not as a money maker for the Fair, but as a venue where our community can sell their products and start getting life back to normal. • If you have birthdays or anniversaries you would like to include in the column, please call Pam Redden 613-372-0675 or email predden13@hotmail.com.
HENDERSON Jean Brown
613-336-2516
• A warm welcome back to Joan Flieler, who now resides at Pine Meadow, where she is receiving excellent care. • Some comings and goings this past week included Howard Gibbs of Mountain Grove, Sharon MacDonald of Sharbot Lake, and Ron and Sharon (Compton) Peterson of Odessa, who happened along with their freshly extracted honey. It was yummy in the tummy. • Our neighbours in Arden at the Kennebec Recreation are blazing a trail to offer a community barbecue and parade on Sat. Aug. 21 in Arden, starting at noon. Food and drinks,
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• It's time again for peaches! Jon Williams will travel to the Niagara region to pick up peaches. This is a fundraiser for the Golden Lake kids camp. A basket is $7.00, 24L or 25 pounds-$39.00. Peaches will be delivered to the Fritsch Farm in Denbigh on Friday, August 13th at 9am. There will be coffee and treats; come and visit with friends! Orders must be picked up and paid for on delivery day. Please place your order with Gail at 613-333-2224 (leave a message) or tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca by Friday, August 6th. • The Denbigh Library's book sale will take place on Saturday, August 7th, 9am till noon. Books are $1 each, or you can fill a small bag for $2, a large bag for $4. Please wear a mask and social distance. The TD Summer Reading Program is running outdoors at the Denbigh Library from 6-7pm on Thursdays. Please wear a mask. Call the library at 613 333 1426 to sign up. The program is also available for weekly curbside pick up. • Welcome back! Family worship at Vennachar Free Methodist Church will reopen on Sunday, August 1st at 10:30am.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(Part 1/2)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, burning or pain in the hands and wrists. The disorder usually occurs in both hands, although sometimes only the dominant hand is affected. This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, those at risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CTS. To understand this condition, we need to review some basic anatomy. Human hands are incredibly complex and contain many nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons that work together to function. Because our hands are so small, many of the muscles that control hand movements are in the forearm. When the brain signals the muscles in our forearm to move our hand, the nerves and tendons along the path “light up” to carry out the movement. The carpal tunnel, located in the wrist, connects all these processes. Normally, this all happens seamlessly, with no pain or discomfort. However, when this process takes place repeatedly, such as when we are typing on our keyboards for hours at a time, the tendons and nerves in the carpal tunnel compete for space and can become compressed. Classic symptoms include weakness, numbness and tingling in at least two fingers. Commonly, the fingers affected are the ones supplied by the median nerve – the thumb, the index finger, and middle finger. At first, symptoms may only occur at night and are relieved by shaking out the hand or wrist. However, as the condition progresses, patients may experience pain throughout the day, clumsiness, loss of grip and loss of function in some muscles of the hand.
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music, hay rides, and vehicle show will be some of the features. It’s been a long time of Covid lock down and we surely appreciate all the area groups who are now starting up and back again! • Congratulations to the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes, who served up 237 fish fry dinners on the weekend, the proceeds of which aid community and area projects. You folks rock! • Stay safe, folks, and let’s keep Covid at bay by practicing all the health guidelines. We must persevere!
INVERARY Judy Borovskis
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• Martial Arts classes at Inverary United Church hall Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm beginning August 5. Anyone interested, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742. • Parham Agricultural Society is hosting a Vendor's Market on Saturday, August 21st from 9am till 3pm on the Parham Fairgrounds. Open to artisans, people selling garage sale items, or flea market vendors. Sellers are responsible for their own set-up. Cost per vendor is $25.00 which will be reimbursed the day of the event. To register, email: vendors@ parhamfair.ca. • Hand crafted cards for sale by the Inverary Youth Activities Group. A package of 5 assorted cards for $10. Blank on the inside for your personal message. Order from any member of Inverary Youth Activities Group. All proceeds will support Ken Garrett Memorial Park. • Pickleball introduction sessions - Register now for both Beginner Level I and Beginner Level II. Contact Kelli at 613-545-5288 or email kattgrrrl@gmail.com for more information. • EarlyON programs are free for parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 6 years. Most programs are 9:30am until 12:30. To register or find a locations near you: Marcie Webster at 613-279-3151 or marciea@rfcs.ca • Free Seniors Urban Poling Fitness Classes held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Storrington Centre in the parking lot. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Note: washrooms are not open. Poles are available. Let’s keep fit! • Bicycles, please! The Canadian Cuban Friendship Association is collecting used bicycles to be sent to Cuba in the fall. Adult or children’s bikes gladly accepted. To donate, call Al Rankin at 613 353-6650 or email alrankin@xplornet. ca • Bottle drive continues with the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road. All proceeds for the new washroom building at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. • Library boxes at the gates to Ken Garrett Park. Take, borrow or donate. Two boxes are children’s books and two are adult books. • Great week at Clearview Cottage Resort, Young’s Point. Have been going there off and on for 48 years and now my kids and their families do the same. Extra special this year, as a certain guest came down the road just after we were all unpacked – none other than my eldest son, Brent, who lives in West Chester, Ohio, and we have not been able to see him in almost two years! Sure made this Mom very happy!
Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula
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• FISH FRY – Another great summer tradition is back… FISH FRY at the ABC Hall Saturday, August 7. $16 per meal. Preorder online now, and curbside pickup that day. All details at www.abchall.ca, or for more info, Lynne Lang 613.273.8834.
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Food, Antiques, Arts & Crafts, 30 vendors or more. Featuring
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Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Again this year, Mike Mundell’s of Kingston will be onsite to prepare the delicious New Zealand cod. As this will be a curbside pick-up event, our crew of volunteers will deliver the packaged meals to your car window for you to bring home and enjoy. Meals are $16 and each include the following: 2 pieces of fish (incl. tartar sauce, lemon wedge), french fries, 2 salads, roll and butter, dessert. We ask that you indicate your preferred pick-up time on the order form and we will try to accommodate everyone. You will receive an email closer to August 7 with your confirmed pick-up time. A 50/50 draw will also be held. Last month, $710 dollars was won by Terri H. of Perth. Tickets can be purchased on the same form. Don’t miss out, order now. Everything we do at the Hall is a fundraiser. All our events are aimed at raising funds to keep the Hall going for activities such as exercise classes, card games, music concerts, etc. for the benefit of everyone in the community.
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• Where did July go? Yesterday was July 8th and now it is July 26th. Pretty soon, we will be in that season where we have to wear mitts, hats and boots. It is only 5 months until Christmas. Brrrr. I thank Mary Gemmill for her visit on Thursday and the lovely tarts – they were delicious. Thank you for the visits - I enjoy them so much. • Sympathy to the Millar family on the sudden death of John Millar from Snow Road Station. • Welcome to Marc and Emilie, who have been staying at their little house on the corner in Snow Road. Perhaps next time will stay long and be able to visit with your friends and family in the community. • So glad to hear Ruth Jackson, who used to live here in Mississippi Station, and her family missed the impact of that tornado that hit Barrie last week. So sorry for all the others who had so much devastation to their homes and community. • Get well wishes to Danny Stewart of McDonald’s Corners, who broke his ankle. He is now in Carolina Court for some rehabilitation. Get well soon, Danny. Can’t wait to see you back home and out at the side of the road waving to everyone again. • Thank you to Ron and Alice for getting my groceries last week and thank you to Alice (aka Beep Beep the Road Runner) – she sure got in her mileage last week taking me to all my doctor appointments in Smiths Falls for a CT scan and Kingston for a bone scan, and Tuesday we had a fun day road tour. We also had a few meals in a restaurant. It felt wonderful to almost feel free again or back to normal. • Has anyone noticed the lovely new paint job at the Snow Road Presbyterian Church steps? All thanks to Bob DeLisle, who did a wonderful job, and I am sure many people have noticed. • Thank you for the visits, Elaine, and for your lovely muffins. I enjoyed both [the visit and the muffins]! It was a busy day at Pearl’s on Saturday. I had company all day long. Elaine was the first, and then Denzil and Evelyn, Rob and Vanessa and Wendy Crain. I had a great day visiting with family and friends and loved it. Thank you, Wendy, for the cake and the beautiful Elvis necklace. • I heard casinos are opening up – I can’t wait to hear those casino sounds that I love so much. • And this news just arrived: The Snow Road Community Centre plans to resume Friday morning coffee, outdoors, starting Friday, July 30th, 10-12 noon. At this point, they will not be serving coffee and snacks. Instead, attendees must bring their own beverages and a chair. According to stage 3 protocols, physical distancing should be maintained while conversing with others. The Association will purchase a second picnic table. Both tables will be positioned in the shady area at the back of the building. • Now just a little smile - everyone needs at least one smile or laugh every day. I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are too tired to bounce it. When people see a kitty litter box they always say, “Oh, you’ve got a cat.” And I just say, “No, it’s for company.” Aging – eventually we will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. Sometimes, people try to turn back their odometers – not me – I want people to know why I look this way. I have travelled a long way and lot of the roads were not paved. Lord, keep Your arm around my shoulder and
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July 29, 2021 Your hand over my mouth. • May you always have love to share, cash to spare, tires with air and friends who care. I am so lucky I have all the above.
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• Now that we are in Step 3 of the reopening plan, the Community Centres are open again with the usual distancing and masking. The Ompah Community Centre will host the weekly Coffee Group on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11:30. It is a good chance to get caught up on the village news and what everyone is up to. There is a $2 fee. • The Equipment Exercise/Hiking group will be using the equipment in the hall for exercise on Tuesday and hiking on Thursdays. Contact Kathy at 613-479-2897 for more information. • VON, SMART Exercise Classes are back! Monday and Friday 10:00am to 11:00am. If you have questions, call Elaine at 1-519-3588 or email at elaineatcanonto@gmail. com. • The beautiful mural beside the dump has not yet been returned. If you have any information that can help with its return, please contact the Township office at 613-479-2231. • Sold signs are popping up all around Ompah. It is sad to see old friends leaving but lovely to add new neighbours to the community.
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She said that because there is no shelter or even transitional housing in Frontenac County. There’s a limited supply of social housing, which has only been made more limited with the fire at McMullen Manor in Verona: housing is really hard to find. “When you see a single mother living in a trailer, like I have, you wonder what is going to happen in the fall and winter for them.” And the situation will likely get more serious in the coming months. “A lot of people who had been in need of help before COVID, have been doing a bit better because of COVID support that they have been receiving. When those support programs end, some of those people will run into difficulty, only adding to the problems.” She would like to see a shelter, even a temporary one, somewhere in Frontenac County. During the Zoom inter-agency meeting, a couple of the people at the meeting who work out of Kingston and are familiar with shelters, pointed out that in order for a shelter to be sustainable over the medium or long term, operating funds are necessary. Kim Hockey, from the United Way of Kingston, a participant in the Zoom inter-agency meeting, said “I have seen community groups come together to start up shelters that ended up closing because they did not have the funding in place to run them. They require a lot of support. That is something that should be kept in mind.” Ellen Mortfield, who manages the South Frontenac Food Bank for Southern Frontenac Community Services, said that she has very recently begun to look into a program called Homeshare. The program, which is tailored to the communities that have taken it on, approaches seniors who find themselves over-housed because they are living alone, or as a couple, in family homes that are otherwise empty, to offer up space to younger people, sometimes university students, in exchange for payment or even housekeeping, or other kinds of support. “It might tie in with the aging at home strategy, which is so important, with providing housing for people who are losing their rental homes because they have been sold,” said Mortfield. ■
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Your Public Library: Books – And More Than Just Books W
hen you read the word ‘library’ what comes to mind? A lot of you probably envision a building full of books – after all, that’s how libraries began, and for a lot of people, that’s still the draw of a public library. Working at the Central branch in downtown Kingston, however, I’ve learned that there’s so much more to the word ‘library.’ Being ushered behind the scenes for the first time felt like what I think first-time Disneyworld cast members must feel when they step into the tunnels beneath the Magic Kingdom (with fewer princesses, to be fair). This is where the magic happens! It’s not just the shelves of books, and bins of books, and carts of books moving from place to place that is breathtaking to observe. It’s the people who keep it all moving, and the realization that they move a lot more than books alone. The KFPL system is a bit of an iceberg. The easily-seen parts include the books on display when you visit one of our branches, the programs that land in your email inbox, the reservations sitting on shelves with neatly printed slips making it easy for you to get to reading. The rest of it is the work that puts those books on the shelves and organizes them, the videos filmed for virtual programming, the people pulling the reservations off the shelf, printing the slips, our courier making sure each book gets to the right branch, and all of that behind-the-scenes magic. And, it’s more than that still — it’s the technical services crew, the web and IT teams, the librarians who scour their own areas of expertise to bring both programming and collections resources to us. It’s the programmers who translate that to talks and songs and take-home kits; it’s the branch supervisors charged with ensuring every library experience is as great as it can be; it’s the facilities crew working to keep each library branch a comfortable place. I’m not saying this so my colleagues will give me virtual high fives. I’m saying it because it really is amazing how much there is to the library, and I can almost guarantee that there’s a service, resource, or program that you would love to explore if you only knew it existed! Every single person who works here has an obvious love for the library and a depth of knowledge about what it offers. Each staff member will tell you a different thing they wish people knew more about. That’s why I’m here! My goal is to open those doors to you as much as possible. As one patron shared with us, “During these ex-
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there’s another market within 45 minutes.” “Like all farmers markets, we have to have 51 per cent agriculture and the rest are artisans,” said Kavish. “Our artisans tend to alternate because some of them can’t commit to an entire season.” But there was a good variety of things you might expect at such things including maple syrup and maple products, jams and jellies, beef, homebaked goods and fresh flowers. (By the way, the maple syrup lady makes a helluvan apple pie.) “And the Lions put on the canteen, where they also sell donated produce,” said Kavish. Kavish and McAleer are actually “downtown Toronto” transplants who came to the area to establish their ‘smallhold’ which is a nod to the old-time freehold concept, where they grow things and make their jams and jellies. They expect to be home to three alpacas shortly. “We joined the Lions to meet people and to give back to the community,” she said. “But because of covid, we haven’t had any meetings so we’ve only recently become official members.” She said she enjoys meeting people at the market and there seems to be a mix of locals and cottagers. “People just want to get out of their house and have some human contact and this is good for that,” she said. “We’re really hoping we can keep this up every year. “We feel like we’ve been here a lot longer than we actually have.” ■
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tremely pressing times the library has been a sort of family to me, a connection to the world of music, literature and cinema. I can't imagine surviving these lonely times without access to this wonderful and essential service.” I think we can be that for everyone. With books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, literacy programs, take home kits, interactive online events and workshops, a YouTube channel stocked with videos and tutorials to watch any time, services and subscriptions, and staff eager to tell you about all of it, I’m certain we have something inspiring, informational, or imaginative for you. Is there something you want to know more about? Is there a subject you’d like me to write about? I would love to connect with our Frontenac County library us-
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ers, especially because I know from personal experience that accessing resources in rural areas looks a lot different than how it works in the city. I’m happy to chat with you. Call me at (613) 549-8888 x3524, or email sbradley@kfpl.ca. (Editors note – Shayla Bradley is a communications specialist with the KFPL. Readers from the Highway 41 corridor may be interested to know that she has a North Frontenac connection. Her father is Will Cybulski, who worked for Land O’Lakes Community Services as a volunteer co-ordinator, wrote articles for the Frontenac News, and served on North Frontenac Council., during the time period where he lived on Marble Lake. ■
Hillier Hashtags Attracting Attention As AntiVax Movement Attracts Scrutiny In Canada by Jeff Green anark Frontenac Kingston's independent MPP Randy Hillier has once again attracted media attention in Toronto, this time for his use of hashtags. In an article in the Toronto Star with the headline “COVID-19 conspiracy theories are spreading online like a virus. An inside look at a dangerous misinformation movement that’s spilling into the real world”, the article in the Star looked at the use of hashtags. The writers, Grant Lafleche and Edward Tian noted that the hashtag #nomorelockdowns had been circulating in 2020, and one of the events that hastened its spread in Canada was Hillier's use of it, which started in November of 2020 and has continued to this day. Hillier has 38,000 Twitter followers. He also uses the hashtags #wearelivingalie and #wemustresist on most of his tweets. He tweets several times a day and retweets up to 2 dozen items on most days. Some of Mr. Hillier's compatriots on the COVID front have taken to sending links to the Frontenac News email account. We have looked at each of the links that have been sent our way, and have evaluated some of the claims that Mr. Hillier has made. Last week he said, in a tweet, that “more people have died from COVID vaccines than from COVID itself”. Over 4 million deaths have been attributed to COVID worldwide, and while there are disputes over how many people have died from the vaccine, there is no credible evidence of the number being in the thousands and no evidence at all that it is in the millions. Interestingly, in interviews, MPP Hillier often casts suspicion over the death toll from COVID. First he says phrases such as 'if you believe the numbers being attributed to COVID' by either the federal or provincial public health agencies, and points to the fact that most of the deaths have been among elderly people with compromised immune systems. At the same time, he regularly tweets or retweets items about individuals who die within a day of receiving a vaccine, that do not provide any details about the cause of death. He also provides selective facts without context. In a radio interview that he posted on Monday, he talked extensively about how more Ontarians have died of COVID in the first three weeks of July 2021, in Ontario, than died in the first three weeks of July in 2020. The numbers he quoted were 74 in 2020 and 125 in 2021. He said that shows that COVID vaccines do not work. While the numbers of deaths in Ontario, and across Canada over the last few weeks is cause for concern, there are a number of factors to look at, other than simply comparing dates year over year. For one thing, COVID
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cases and deaths have come in waves, which is something it shares with pandemics of the past, and the waves are not bound by the calendar year, so comparing dates from one year to another is dubious. As well, picking 25 day time periods to compare instead of longer time frames brings more randomness to any evaluation of trends. For example, while we have been lucky to have a very low death rate from COVID in KFL&A with a total of 6 deaths over 18 months, 3 of those deaths have occurred over the last month. While this is concerning, jumping to conclusions based on such a small number of cases would be unwise. As well, the COVID that was active in Ontario in July of 2020 is very different from the variant that is active in Ontario in 2021. While Randy Hillier laments the fact that the media is made up of sheep who are repeating whatever is fed from governments and public health organisations, we can only say from the point of view of this newspaper, that we are able to ask questions of public health. The information that has been provided by everyone, from vaccine producers to government officials, is evaluated based on clarity and completeness. Looking at all the information that has been provided, it is not difficult to conclude that COVID is a dangerous virus that would have done more damage to lives, and the capacity of health care systems to treat other conditions, had it been ignored instead of being addressed, and that the vaccine program is the way to end the pandemic once and for all. The fact that 50 million people died from Spanish flu 100 years ago in a world with 1/4 of the population of today, and 4 million have died so far from COVID can at least partially be attributed to advances in medical science and public health measures over the last 100 years. Yet, partly as a consequence of the anti-vaxxer movement that MPP Hillier is a part of, the vaccine program is incomplete. The goal of vaccinating 90% of Ontarians, at least with one dose, is going to be difficult or impossible to achieve, even 85% is a stretch given the rate of vaccination in recent weeks. This might result in more restrictions to our economic and social freedoms in the coming months ■
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Anniversary Happy 20th Anniversary
Kelly and Rodney Watkins August 4th, 2021 On August the fourth, Twenty years ago. Vows were shared By a young buck and doe! In their tux and gown Their love filled the room! A very beautiful bride and her handsome groom! Every day is a blessing With a partner for life! Happy Anniversary to Rodney And his sweet, lovely wife!!
Open Farms Coming Together, Extra Help Comes On By Jeff Green rontenac County’s popular Open Farms event will be returning this September 10-12 as a hybrid event, with both an in person and a virtual component. The event took place as an in-person farm tour in 2018 and 2019, and as a series of Zoom events, for students and the public, in 2020. In order to handle all of the tasks involved in organising, marketing, and coordinating Open Farms, the Frontenac County Economic Development department went looking for help, and found it from one of the partner organisations, that has helped market Open Farms in the past, the provincially funded and mandated Regional Tourist Organisation for South Eastern Ontario (RT0 9). Steve Weir, the marketing and communications manager for RTO 9, will spend two days a week working on Open Farms for the next two months,
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under a contractual arrangement between RTO9 and Frontenac County. In proposing that Frontenac County Council approve the arrangement, Frontenac County's community development officer, Alison Vandervelde (who has been at the centre of Open Farms since it started up 4 years ago), said: “This is a pretty complex year for open farms. It is not only a hybrid event but an in- person event as well. There is also a new level of complexity because we are now collaborating with both the City of Kingston and South Frontenac to put it on, which is a great thing but it needs to be managed. With Steve's experience, we can ensure that Open Farms comes off without a hitch. He has huge experience in event planning. He ran the Brockville Tall Ships Festival. His help will be really, really valuable. It will be valuable for me in particular,” Vendervelde told Council. Mr. Weir will provide support across all aspects of event execution” said a report to Council regarding the arrangement with RTO9, “specifically in the following areas: marketing efforts – coordinating activities across all partner agencies: stakeholder relations - ensuring timely communications with event participants and partners: administrative tasks – maintaining organisation of information related to executing the event in compliance with public health regulations: reporting out – tracking and compiling data to inform
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event evaluation.” Details about the financial arrangement were not included in the report to Council, but the money is available within the 2021 budget for Open Farms, which includes an $8,000 upset limit for contracting out temporary support for execution of the event. The Frontenac County Economic Development Department has 2 members, and one of them, Manager for Economic Development, is off on paternity leave for part of the summer. The County also has a Communications Officer on staff. It is possible that Open Farms will include an online reservation system, with time schedules, in order to manage attendance at the farms who are participating, within the confines of both the capacity of the farmers to deal with crowds, and any potential COVID protocols that will be in place in September. Details about Open Farms should be available in early August, and will be posted in the Frontenac News when they are available. In the past, farms in South Frontenac and Rural Kingston have participated.■
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Re: Changes to Council Composition and Wards Take Notice That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold an In-person Public Meeting on August 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.at the Clar Mill Community Hall; and an Electronic Meeting through Zoom on August 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. To comply with COVID-19 restrictions for organized public events, the number of attendees shall meet the Provincial and Public Health requirements. Therefore; once capacity is reached, individuals will be encouraged to register for the Electronic Meeting. If you wish to attend the In-person Public Meeting, please register with Mandy Mitchell, General Office Assistant, by telephone at (613) 479-2231 ext. 235 or by email at officeassistant@northfrontenac. ca by August 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. If you wish to attend the Electronic Meeting, please visit the Township’s Website or contact Mandy Mitchell to register. Purpose and Effect: Per Resolution 26720, Council will consider the following: • Under Section 222 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, changing from three Wards to two Wards, being Ward One as a Ward; and Ward Two and Ward Three as a Ward; • Under Section 217 (1) of the Municipal Act, reducing the number of Council Members from seven to five. And That interested parties may contact the undersigned for information; And That any person may provide written comments to the Clerk on the proposed changes on or before August 14, 2021. All comments received in writing will be provided to Council for consideration at the September 10, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.
The Township is seeking quotations from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following:
Request for Quotation
RFQ 2021-19 Cleaning Services at North Frontenac Community Halls (Wards 2 & 3) – One (1) Year Contract Quotation documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, and a schedule of locations shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario 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 Quotation documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 233. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Quotation at any time up to the notification of Award.
Dated this 23rd day of July, 2021.
Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, as per the Submission instructions in the RFQ Document: “RFQ 2021-19 Cleaning Services at North Frontenac Community Halls (Wards 2 & 3) – One (1) Year Contract” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
Corey Klatt Manager of Community Development Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0
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ACTIVITY AIDE Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Casual Activity Aide, for our 64-bed home located in Northbrook, Ontario. The successful candidate must be an outgoing, energetic team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of our Residents! Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS • Candidate must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field. CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than Monday, August 9 at 1600hrs to the attention of: Sarah Thompson Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd Street Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 Phone (613) 336-9120 fax (613)336-9144 or email sathompson@extendicare.com In Ontario, Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
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FREE DROP OFF, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-3756377, leave message HANDYMAN SERVICE. 40 years experience. No job too small. Repairs, renovations, problem solving. Call Lloyd Hartwick, 613-539-2544 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300
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WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo. ca Wanted: Older running Tractor w/ loader & 3pth. 613-279-2146 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
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DOWNSIZING and GARAGE SALE – 2 Dodge Passenger Vans, 2010 and 2007, 1953 Ford Custom car, new wood splitter - 27 ton, lots of electric trains - miles of track, remote toys (cars, helicopters) Die Cast cars, slot machine. 16 foot sail boat and trailer, 4 hp motor, $1,500. F150 Chrome rims and Michelin tires, 20” on Ford rims, like new, $800. Lots, lots more. Take the beautiful drive to Plevna. 6256 Road 506. Friday to Sunday, July 30 to August 1st. 9am – 3pm. 613-479-0285 PS - Would the people that bought the two loungers, three die cast cars, gun replica cigarette lighter, 2 air mattresses, please call David, 613-479-0285
Notice to Creditors Frances Parks died on July 4, 2021 Creditors, please contact 613-849-7870 or parks_wlm@outlook.com by August 10, 2021.
Township of Central Frontenac The Townships are seeking proposals from a qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:
Request for Proposal RFP-CS- 2021-01 Building Condition Assessment
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 treasury@centralfrontenac.com Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Proposal documents.
We have the following positions available:
Temporary Service Aides
Please direct any specific inquiries to J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer, treasury@ centralfrontenac.com (613) 279-2935 Extension 224.
Several positions available that are temporary based on pandemic funding
Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.
No qualifications or experience necessary.
The Townships reserve the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award.
Please send resume by Aug.6, 2021 to: Victoria Clancy, Office Manager vclancy@extendicare.com #124 Lloyd St, Box # 100, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 Fax: 613-336-9144 In Ontario, Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFP-CS-2021-01 Building Condition Assessment” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 26, 2021 J. Michael McGovern Treasurer Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth, Sharbot Lake, Ontario, K0H 2P0 treasury@centralfrontenac.com
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Huge Neighborhood, Holiday Weekend Sale - 4 Days Friday July 30, Sat. 31, Sun. Aug 1, Mon. Aug. 2 – 8am to 8pm. Antique furniture, dishes, pictures, lamps, lanterns, dolls, records, comics, movies, puzzles, oars, hand and power tools, sports cards, bikes, animal cages, old fishing tackle and rods and reels, wooden boxes, ladders, TV, AC, BMP, S&P, C&S, kids toys, new ATV dump trailer, 15.5 Pelican Canoe. Partial list. Lots of free stuff. Rd 38 to Crow Lake Road to Badour Road. Follow signs. Nice scenic drive.
Township of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Waste Site Attendant Permanent Full-Time The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario. The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as a Waste Site Attendant. Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Waste Site Attendant is responsible for maintaining the waste disposal site in compliance with environmental legislation and assists residents in their use of waste disposal and recycling amenities. The incumbent collects waste disposal fees from residents, responds to inquiries from the public and submits activity reports to the Public Works Manager as needed. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Completion of high school diploma • Completion of Landfill Operation course • Knowledge of recycling and landfill maintenance • Up to one year of directly relevant experience • Ability to safely operate a bulldozer The starting wage range for this position is $20.27/ hour. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www. centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by 4:30 p.m. Friday August 6th, 2021. Clearly marked “Confidential – Waste Site Attendant” to Heather Robinson Public Works Administrative Assistant Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 hrobinson@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.
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SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall. Wear a mask and social distance please. Cash only. Support our local food security programs while enjoying some fresh grown produce from right here in our village.
Friday July 30
SHARBOT LAKE - EASTER BUNNY DRAW riday July 30th 3:45. Delayed twice due to COVID, Food Bank Predident Janice Anderson will be making the draw with the Easter Buunny. All proceeds going to the NF Food Bank. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5. VERONA - DRIVE- IN MOVIE 8:45pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. “Facing the Giants” Free Admission, all welcome. Canteen available 8:158:45pm. CLARENDON - Blue SKies Music festival - virtual edition #2, go to Blueskiesmusicfestival.ca - free - runs all weekend
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DENBIGH - FOOD BANK 11am. Addington Highlands Community Centre. COVID rules in place. Food Bank dates are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact Gail in advance 613-333-2224
ART IN THE SAWMILL 12pm. New Artisans! Following COVID protocols. Mask mandatory inside the mill. ARDOCH - BAKE SALE 10am-2pm. St. Kilians Church. Shop on site or pre -order if you wish, Call Jeanne 613-479-0070 FLINTON - BOOK SALE 9am-12pm. Flinton Library. The Flinton Library is having a book sale. Please bring a bag. $2.00 for a small bag, and $4.00 for a large bag. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing while at the sale. Thank you for supporting the library! HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm. Centennial Park. Locally produced, grown, or home-made products from industrious crafters, bakers, canners, gardeners, cooks, artists and most importantly farmers. NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Come out and enjoy what local vendors and artisans have to offer. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK DISPLAY 1am-3pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Fun for the whole family
Sunday August 1
ARDEN - OUTDOOR PRAYER CIRCLE 10am. Arden United Church. Sarah Hale will lead a 15 minutes Sunday Outdoor Prayer Circle weekly at 10:00 AM, weather permitting-and do please wear a mask and be prepared to distance at least 2 meters from others. These are extenuating
Tuesday August 3
Thu August 5
SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall. Wear a mask and social distance please. Cash only. Support our local food security programs while enjoying some fresh grown produce from right here in our village.
Saturday August 7
BOLINGBROKE - FISH FRY 5pm-7pm. ABC Hall.Pre-order, curbside pickup. $16 per meal. More info at www.abchall.ca or Lynne Lang 613273-8834.
Sunday August 15
HARROWSMITH - LASAGNA DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cut off date of Aug 11, cost $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station & Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For info call 613-372-2410
Saturday August 21
VENDOR’S MARKET 9am-3pm. Hosted by the Parham Agricultural Society. To register email vendors@parhamfair.ca
Trail Management Plan Proposal Reveals Regional Trail Issues By Jeff Green by Jeff Green he draft management plan for the K&P sparked a wide variety of comments from members of Frontenac County Council last week. Members of Council did not focus on the cost estimate that was appended to the plan ($115,000 per year), but focussed instead on trail issues in their own backyard. South Frontenac Council member Alan Revill, said that the plan assumed that the dividing line on the trail, between motorised and non-motorised use, is the trailhead at Bellrock road at the south end of Verona, “which has not been decided yet, so perhaps the plan should refer to
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Craig Road” (north of Verona). Central Frontenac Councillor Bill Macdonald, said that the plan will need to accommodate people in Central Frontenac who use the trail to access their year-round or seasonal properties and have been using trucks and cars on sections of the trail for decades. “Those uses will need to be accommodated somehow, even though they are not included as the types of vehicles that are allowed on the trail. Please keep this in mind when the trail comes to the North,” said MacDonald. North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins noted that the draft plan includes $100,000 for a trailhead in North Frontenac.
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“We have a very nice trailhead already. Can we use the money to develop a side trail off the K&P instead of a trailhead,” he asked. “We can talk about that when we get down to more details about North Frontenac,” said Joe Gallivan, who presented the plan to Council. Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, said that when the K&P Trail was originally being considered, “we thought it would be used by residents mostly, but the number of tourists who are using it now makes it a different matter. I
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Snow Road Snowmobile Club Honurs Ruth & Morley Wark
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stablished in 1976, the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, one of the few surviving club houses in the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ organization, built a new club house in 1978 right at the border of Frontenac County and Lanark County. It serves as an open shelter for snowmobilers in the winter and is used by the local community of Snow Road in many ways as a local meeting place where a variety of activities have taken place. Famous for its breakfasts and special occasion dinners, craft shows, bingos and hosting all sorts of special community events, the club has also played a very important role as an emergency shelter during the “Great Ice Storm of 1998” where the whole community gathered there for support and meals.
The Snow Road Snowmobile Club would not exist without many truly dedicated volunteer members donating their time to making the club work. Two members, Ruth and Morley Wark, have diligently served as volunteers since the Club opened in 1975. Both of them have held the position of President. Ruth just stepped down as President last year after 16 years. On and off over the years Morley too, has been the President. They have had a presence at every event, whether serving breakfasts and flipping eggs, collecting funds, promoting the club, running charity events, promoting the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, grooming the trails, looking for private land owners to allow the club trails to cross their land
SRSC Scott Shepprdson, president, Ruth Wark, Morley Wark, Councillor Fred Fowler
or just cleaning up the place. They both always had a friendly smile and took time to speak to everyone, making all feel welcome. Now, both are stepping back from their leadership roles. Notwithstanding, they say they will continue to volunteer
supporting the club and new leadership. The Township of North Frontenac wish to thank Ruth and Morley Wark for their kind service to our community over the years. ■
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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.
The 2021 Lakes and Trails Festival – July 17, the Point Park The 2021 Festival will feature small group cycling and paddling activities, and a self -guided historical walk/ scavenger hunt. Pre-registration for all group activities will be required. Registration will open on June 21. All activities will be within public health guidelines and are subject to change if the situation changes. Groups will initially be limited to 10 people and could increase or be cancelled if the regulations change. See https://lakesandtrailsfestival.org/ for more information.
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 ext. 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. 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 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.
Park Days Family Program The Recreation Department is excited to host the Park Days program for South Frontenac families this summer! Offered every Monday – Friday at various parks in our community, the program will invite families to participate in crafts, sports, games, puzzles, science experiments and more within their household bubble and in a contact free environment. Registration and pre-screening is required, though there is no cost to participate. For more information and to register, please visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/swim-and-daycamps.aspx or connect with Riley, Program Coordinator, at campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net or call 613-985-7946. Frontenac Farmers Market The Frontenac Farmers Market is hosted at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith every Saturday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The market offers an excellent selection of locally produced items from the farms, kitchens, gardens and workshops of local vendors. For more information, visit www.FrontenacFarmersMarket.ca or email info@frontenacfarmersmarket.ca.
TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – July 13, 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. Job Opportunities • Competition #21-14-PS – Director of Public Services – Closes July 9, 2021 For more information on either position, please see the full job posting and description on our website at https://www. southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: hr@southfrontenac.net .
News & Public Notices The Township is Preparing a New Official Plan for South Frontenac The Township is developing a new Official Plan, a key guiding document that directs growth and development in the Township. Recent Provincial policy changes as well as the need to plan for the changing needs of residents are key drivers for undertaking the process. This builds on work undertaken over the past few years to plan for growth and changing community needs in South Frontenac. The project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2022. Community and Stakeholder input is a key aspect of the planning process, and your input will be sought at key milestones throughout the process to inform the creation of the Plan. Keep posted on the Township’s social media, website or on Engage South Frontenac for updates and way to participate. 2021 Community Grants & COVID19 Relief & Recovery Grants – 2nd Intake Now Open! Applications for the Community Project Grant Program and the COVID19 Relief & Recovery Grant Program are now being accepted for a second intake. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until July 28th, 2021. For more information, visit www. southfrontenac.net. NEW! 2021 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program – Apply Now Developed by the Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee, the Township is now offering a grant program designed to support and encourage the preservation, restoration, monitoring and analysis of lake ecosystems within South Frontenac. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until July 28th, 2021. For more information, visit www.southfrontenac.net. Fire Ban Status Update: Level One Fire Ban Now in Effect Please be advised that effective Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm, the total fire ban will be downgraded to a Level One fire ban for the Township of South Frontenac. A Level One fire ban restricts open air burning for the purposes of burning grass, brush, or other combustible materials, but permits campfires and cooking fires as defined in the By-law 2012-68.
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Outdraw, Outlast, Outpour - A Virtual Fundraiser For New Leaf Link Get hooked on New Leaf Links biggest virtual fundraiser ever in support of programs for adults living with developmental and physical disabilities. 45 prizes valued over $9,000 to be won! The first three grand prizes all include bottles of wine among other prises (50 for grand prize 1, 3- for grand prize 2 and 20 for grand prize 3, and grand prize 4 includes a Pit Boss Pellet grill. All of the grand prizes are valued at over $850. The next 41 prizes have values ranging from $300 to $100. Check out our New Leaf Link Facebook page for a full list of prizes. Registration for Wine Survivor will be held from August 1 to August 20. 350 tickets will be sold at $60 each to enter the elimination raffle draw. The ticket price includes one elimination buy-back for a second chance should your ticket be drawn in the elimination rounds. Starting August 1, tickets can be purchased on our website (www.newleaflink.ca) by credit card or PayPal with tickets emailed to the purchaser on receipt of payment. A limited number of tickets will be available for cash purchase. Using the online platform “Wheel of Names”, all entrants can watch early-bird, elimination and prize draws using the New Leaf Link Facebook Page. Names and ticket numbers will be posted on the page. EARLY-BIRD DRAW: August 8 – Every ticket sold by Au-
Maberly Fair Canceled For 2021
By Rosetta McInnes or the fourth time in the history of Maberly Fair, the Fair board has decided to cancel the annual Fair. We cancelled last year and the first and second time it was cancelled was back in the depression era. However, after the depression the fair came back bigger and better and we hope to do that again in 2022. Maberly fair has decided to go ahead with a horse draw on Aug 28th (day of our normal fair) but we will have no spectators and hope to video it and go live on YouTube. We are also going ahead with the 4-H Beef Club achievement day, early in the morning of the 28th, but again we will have no spectators. Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for further updates. ■
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Trail Continued from page 10 think we are going to have to look at user pay, probably in the near future.” Even Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle, had something to say, even though the K&P Trail does not extend across Lake Ontario to Wolfe Island. On pages 41, 67, and 84, the plan talks about a cycle trail on Wolfe Island, linking Marysville with Horne’s Ferry to New York State. “We looked at that for a few years, at Frontenac Islands Council, and decided that in the end we do not want to promote any more bicycles,” he said. “Instead of running a train across Wolfe Islands to transport goods, they ended up building a canal instead and lots of lumber and minerals floated through the canal at one time. I think you should bring back a reference to developing the canal as a water trail for kayaks and canoes, and maybe small motorised vehicles. We have already put maybe $100,000. aside in Frontenac Islands to kick start that project.” “The draft plan is being posted at Engagefrontenac.ca for a month for more comment from the public,” said Joe Gallivan, and then it will come back to Council in September or October. The budgetary implications, if it is adopted, will be incorporated into the 2022 county budget.■
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Yours in music and community. *Artistic Director Margaret Sullivan
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