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he short-lived snowfall this week may have brought visions of winter snow trails into the heads of snowmobile enthusiasts across the region, but when the season does begin in earnest this year they will find that the trail system has been compromised. A group of private landowners in the Snow Road area have revoked trail usage this year. The section of trail that will be blocked joins the now completed K&P Trail that runs north through Central Frontenac to North Frontenac, and the trails to the north of Snow Road which run north towards Renfrew and Calabogie. The only alternatives for riders coming north along the K&P from Central and South Frontenac, will be to ride east almost to Perth before turning north, or west to Kaladar. Scott Shepperdson, the President of the Snow Road Snowmobile Club (SRSC), which manages 460 kilometres of trail in Lanark and Frontenac Counties, said that the club has been caught in the middle of a dispute between the landowner and Frontenac County, and has no choice but to cease all grooming operations on the section of the K&P trail from Hwy 7 to a junction north of Snow Road, which they call the TOP E line. (see map) “Private landowner along this trail have revoked trail usage for the 2021/2022 season forcing the SRSC to close the E trail from Sharbot Lake to Wilbur and #3 and #5 trails as a result of ongoing negotiation between landowners and Frontenac County,” Shepperdson said, in a Facebook post early this week that was titled, “Unfortunately We Have Some Very Upsetting News”. “The County is continuing to work with the private landowners to resolve this issue and continue E Trail improvements from Clarendon Station through to Renfrew County. Hopefully, these issues will be resolved for the 2022/2023 season”, he added. “The SRSC asks for everyone’s patience as we work to ensure we can all have an enjoyable
riding season.” Landowners who have permitted the use of their property for snowmobilers for many years have already been pulling back, concerned about trespassing issues during the summer and the winter. But this situation has a more direct cause. The County of Frontenac is committed to finally completing the final section of the K&P Trail within their jurisdiction, the North Frontenac section. Similar to what was encountered in Central Frontenac between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake, sections of the former rail line, in the Mississippi and Snow Road area, were sold off to adjacent landowners, a total of 12 land parcels. It took a couple of years for Frontenac County to negotiate the purchase of the 33 privately own pieces in the Tichborne to Sharbot Lake section, and expropriation was necessary in a couple of cases. In the Snow Road region they are hoping it won't take so long, as the Frontenac County work plan envisions completing the trail in 2022. Letters of interest were sent to the 12 property owners in October, and the landowners reacted by collectively notifying the Ontario Snowmobile Association, the only group that had been permitted to use the land in question for recreational use, that the permission had been revoked. “I know many of the landowners who are involved in this situation,” said Shepperdson. “I have known some of them for years and I made a point of meeting some others when I took on my role with the Snowmobile Club. I feel for their situation. I would not want to be forced to sell off my land, and they are concerned about a year round public trail near their homes. I also see what Frontenac County is trying to do. All we can do, from the club's perspective, is wait for the situation to be resolved.” The Frontenac News has attempted to contact some of the landowners, and received the response that they do not
Parham Stationary Parade
by Christine Steele
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ith COVID numbers on the rise, members of Central Frontenac District #4 Recreation Committee were determined that they wanted to do something. So, what better way to do this then a Drive By Santa Parade at the Parham Ball field. 13 plus floats were placed randomly around the track decked out in their holiday best. Attendees were asked to enter from only one entrance and slowly drive around the track - admiring the various business, and groups that had taken the time out of their busy schedule to partake. Rural Frontenac Community Services - Youth Program - Sarah McCullough, Local Brewery, Tryon Electric, Sharbot Lake Lions Club, Logan Whan and Leah Woodcox from Remax, Parham Fair Board, Collin Hamilton from Hartington Equipment, Riley Teal with his vintage snowmobiles, Coles Dollars and Gifts, Amanda Pulker-Mok - Liberal Candidate, North Country Home Renovations - Derrick Hole, and District #4 Recreation Committee with a float and they had the Canteen decorated as well! Candy canes, popcorn, chips and Merry Christmas's were given out by those participating in hopes to spread some Christmas Cheer. The police and the fire departments had a light show battle to the joy of onlookers. On hand were the new fire trucks that are stationed at Mountain Grove and Parham Stations. They were placed bumper to bumper and many were in awe.... Donations were collected for the North Frontenac Food Bank which we were able to collect a large number of items as well as some cash. Santa was stationed at the Old Fire Hall - eagerly awaiting all the little ones … and man, were they excited. From all accounts it was a very successful day and we
want to comment at this time. As part of the K&P trail, the new sections that will be constructed will be open year round for hiking, cycling, and ATV use. The Frontenac News has approached Richard Allen, the Frontenac County Manager for Economic Development for comment. He responded, but not in time to include his comments in this edition of the newspaper, ■
Christmas will be diminished in KFL&A
by Jeff Green ack in October of 2020, when Kieran Moore was still the Medical Office of Health for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A), he decided that the community was well enough positioned to be able to have a COVID safe Halloween. Over in Prince Edward Hastings, where there was a similar COVID case load, Dr. Oglaza was more cautious, he did not recommend that children go trick or treating. By the time Halloween 2021 rolled around, it was a couple of weeks into Dr. Oglaza's tenure as Medical Officer of Health in KFL&A, and the situation was different. Trick or treating was on, and even some of the distancing requirements had been relaxed. Since then, however, the COVID situation in KFL&A has become progressively worse, and as we approach Christmas amid a continuing rise in cases, the chances that the two week old public health order, limiting indoor private gatherings to 10 people, will be relaxed by December 25, are slim, at best. And the numbers are only getting worse.
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can't wait to see what next year has in store. The rec Committee would like to thank the fire and police departments for helping with traffic control Kevin and Nicki Gowdy for bringing out the hay wagon, and Hallie and Hannah Hearns, Sloan Cameron and Colleen Steele for helping keep the excitement alive. ■
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Catherine Tysick Retires From Rural Frontenac Community Services by Jeff Green
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fter over 18 years “coming alongside” seniors in the central and northern parts of Frontenac County, Catherine Tysick has resigned from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS). When she started at what is now RFCS, it was called Northern Frontenac Community Services at the time, a reference to the area from Verona north to Plevna and Cloyne, that was known as “the North”
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among Frontenac County residents. Her first job was to set up two pilot projects, a friendly visiting program and a telephone reassurance program. From the start, her interest in the world that she was immersing herself in, and the wisdom and strength of the people who made up that world, were her biggest assets. She remembers the first trip she made to the Clarendon and Miller Hall, in Plevna, to promote her programs. “I was meeting with the quilting group. They thought that as long as I was there I should quilt, and they knew a lot about quilting. I ended up cutting my finger and spilling blood on the quilt. They were very gracious about it, but word got around the community pretty quickly. I went a few weeks later to visit a woman in her home, not someone who had been at the hall that day, and she said 'I have something for you, and gave me a thimble, which I still have as a memento, even though I'm still not much of a quilter,” she said last week from her office in Sharbot Lake. Her second job was to start up a weekly Day Away program in Parham for the frail elderly. That program got off to a good start, sort of. A couple of weeks into the program, which began in September, Catherine thought it would be a good idea
who can, should provide workers with the option to work at home, and refrain from holding The active case load, as of Tuesday, De- in person Christmas gatherings, He also reccember 7, 21/2 weeksbefore Christmas, ommended that KFL&A residents limit visits is the highest it has been during the entire with others as much as possible. Most of the public health messaging is pandemic (389), and hospitalisations (29), based on voluntary efforts of residents. people in the Intensive Care Unit (11) and on At a media call last week, Dr. Oglaza said ventilators (9) are also at their highest levels. As many people have died of COVID over that measures like the limit of 10 people in the last 3 weeks (6) in the region, as the rest private settings are difficult to enforce. “It is not really all about enforcement,” he of the 20-month long pandemic. Loathe to add any more restrictions, which said, “it is about people recognising that large may not be effective in any event, Oglaza in- gatherings, with people who may not be vacstead doubled down on the core public health cinated, where people are standing and talking in indoor spaces, pose a risk to those atmessaging on Monday of this week. “Due in part to the high vaccination rate in tending the gatherings and everyone else as our community, we have managed to keep well. These kinds of gatherings are the main schools and workplaces open; however, now driver of the cases we have seen in recent we must prioritize measures to stabilize cas- weekd.” The 7 - day case rate in Kingston, as of es in the region,” he said in a media release. “Moving forward our key priorities will be Tuesday, was at a record high of 216 per immunizing vulnerable populations, espe- 100,000 people. The second highest case cially younger individuals who are not vac- rate in the region is now Greater Napanee, cinated; continue contact tracing and case at 78 per 100,000, and the rate in South management, particularly in the school set- Frontenac is 66 per 100,000. There were 4 new South Frontenac cases ting; strongly recommend active screening in confirmed over the weekend, and 6 more public places and workplaces; and testing for were confirmed between Monday and Tuessymptoms of COVID-19.” He then recommended that businesses day. Last week, 3 cases were confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic School in Harrowsmith. 2 of those casPROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY es were still listed as active
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known as “Community Support Services” (CSS) began to be managed by Local Health Integration Networks (LHINS). “The LHINS were very supportive of us, but it has meant a lot more administration and reporting as we developed a basket of services that are available from all of the CSS agencies across Southeastern Ontario.” Over the last couple of years, the LHINS have been replaced by Ontario Health Team. The future for Community Support Services is quite secure, however, because they are the most effective way to provide support for seniors, and their families, to allow people to continue thriving in their own homes as they age. This is a key component of government policy as the much anticipated “aging tsunami” picks up steam. “We have been able to have a voice at
on the KFLAPH dashboard on Tuesday, and the third has resolved The vaccination campaign for the newest group to become eligible, 5-11 year old children, has been highly successful thus far. Over 30% percent of the approximately 30,000 newly eligible children had received a first dose of vaccine in the first two weeks of the campaign. KFL&A ranks second in Ontario, behind Ottawa, in the rate of vaccination for 5-11 year old cohort. The vaccination rates in KFL&A generally continue to inch up. 92.3% of residents who
are over 12 have received one dose, and 89.2% who are over 12 are now fully vaccinated. When the 5-11 year old population is are folded into the overall numbers, the rate of first doses is 87.8% and the second dose rate is 82.6%. The vaccination rates for those 18-54 continue to lag behind the rate for younger and older residents, at about 88% for one dose, and 84% for two doses. That large age group is also the group with most of the active cases in the region. ■
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I am saddened by Mayor Higgins’ comments toward our Councillor Fowler and thus, his disregard for the residents who regularly use the Mississippi Site for garbage disposal and recycling. Obviously, I missed the consultation with residents before the closure of our Tuesday winter operating hours. Our site was the only one of the 6 sites to be affected by winter closures and reductions. To refer to a petition of 56 people as a “wrong” is not my impression of an active democratic process. Higgins had a lot of people, not just 2, who were concerned about Council’s action. To chastise our Councillor is doubling Higgins' disregard for taxpayers in our area. Fowler is elected by us, to represent us. Stranger things have happened. Not only is our Tuesday access closed to save $2800, but we also now have a newly created position of “helper” for the normal dump attendant. How much does that cost? I agree with Coun. Wayne Good that all sites have winter and summer hours. No argument here. Strangely, Mississippi was the only one to lose 50% of its winter access. Are most cottagers not back home, thus reducing the need to access other dump sites as well? I agree with Coun. Vernon Hermer that Council made a mistake when it changed Mississippi's winter hours, without public
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consultation, in the first place. Solidarity in Council is a pipe dream when a Mayor and other councillors act as despots without consideration of the needs of the population affected. Develop an understanding of democracy and retract your cost savings measures. I propose that Council cancel the Cloyne Site, Wednesday hours (4), the 506 Site Friday hours (4), and the Plevna Site, Wednesday hours (5.5) and reinstate Mississippi site Tuesday hours (4). That would result in savings of $9450 each and every winter! This is a much more equitable and responsible measure. Council never makes mistakes? - Molly Hartin SINCE 1970
A Scary Occurrence
Until recently, I have always prided myself in saying that I could see the eyes of an eagle at 1,000 paces – I just can't read a newspaper without my magnifying cheater glasses. Not bad for a 72 year old. That all changed last Thursday, Nov 2nd. My wife and I were going to MOM Restaurant in Verona for the first time since it re-opened. On the way, I noticed that there was a continuous light flashing in my right eye. At the same time, I was trying to wipe away what I thought was some kind of impediment in my right eye that was affecting my eyesight. The flashing occurred for a while and the virtual impediment remained. The next day, light was flashing in the morning again in my right eye only. I can only describe the impediment as similar to a spider web that continuously floats. In the afternoon, I decided to test my eye sight in my right eye by simply closing my
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• Wonderful to see so many houses lit up. It’s always been one of my favourite things as the nights are still getting longer. There are so many houses that I look forward to driving by on my way home in the evenings. Be careful driving, as we are starting to get more snow. Not everyone has their winter tires on yet, and certainly don’t yet have that middle-of-winter driving confidence. I’m sure many of you have holiday well-wishes you would like to spread. Feel free to email me and see them here! • Hope everyone can take some extra time to spend with those who matter most to them. Happy holidays to everyone!
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• Perth Road United Church announcements: Welcome back to in-person services: Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. While in Stage 3, in-person services are limited to 25 people in the church. All COVID restrictions/protocols will be in place. • Advent Challenge beginning Sun, Nov. 28 through Sun, Dec. 19. Donations of peanut butter, canned fish, and canned meat may be dropped off at the church prior to the Sunday service or at the Perth Road Store during regular business hours. THANK YOU to all who have already donated. • Upcoming event: Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm (Fri. Dec. 24) • The Perth Road Village Crafters: Looking to get involved? You don't have to be crafty to join us. New members are always welcome. We meet at the Harris Park Clubhouse at 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am. Please feel free to drop in during the meeting times, or call Peggy at 613-353-2635. Next meeting: Wed. Jan 5, 2022
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• Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to the Cookie Exchange on Saturday, Dec 11 from 10 to 11:00 in the hall. From 10 to 10:30, arrange your cookies on the platters provided. Then at 10:30, the exchange is opened. Fill your container with other peoples favorites. If you bring 3 dozen, you take home 3 dozen etc. Proof of vaccination, a mask and tongs are required. • The Food Bank donation box in the foyer of the Community Centre is ready to receive your non-perishable foods. Please help out if you can. • The Riverhill Farm Christmas lights are on every night from dark until 9:00 pm. Wagon rides and mini donuts are available on the weekend. Follow the signs along River Road to Struthadam Road and the glow in the dark. • Caroling outside at the Gazebo at the hall will be on Saturday, Dec 18 from 6:30 to 7:00. Then those who choose will walk and carol at homes around the village. Hot cider and cookies will be served at 6:30. • The bench just outside the Hall has returned. Amanda gave it a couple of coats of paint and it looks like new. Many thanks, Amanda. • All of these wonderful things happen in our community because people volunteer to make them happen. Santa's elves are everywhere, not just at the North Pole!
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Programs & Services Survey The Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is an organization that strives to provide a variety of programs and services to older adult residents in South Frontenac as a means to improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of this population. SFCSC is doing a survey of individuals 55+ living in the South Frontenac region. As an organization, they would like to gather information to help the community members gain more benefits from their services. SFCSC would like to understand why many older adults may not be utilizing their services. Are people unaware of SFCSC services, do they have trouble accessing them, do they not need them at this time but will in the future, or is there a needed service that is not provided? What barriers exist that may be affecting the engagement and participation of older adults in using the SFCSC programming? ***If you fall within the 55+ age group and live in the area you could get a chance to enter a draw to win a gift card to Sydenham Country Cafe!*** You can access the survey online at https://tinyurl.com/SFCSC-Survey or by calling Chantal Tyrell (SFCSC Administrative Assistant) at 613-376-6477 ext. 302 and ask to fill out the SFCSC Programs and Services Survey over the phone. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
December 9, 2021 don Detectors for free. This program is offered in partnership with KFL&A Public Health. You can contact your local library to make your reservation or visit kfpl.ca. All you need is a library card! • Did you know that buttons make great gifts? And they are so much fun for kids to create and keep their favourite home-made picture, or maybe a picture of their favourite pet or best friend! If you go into the Plevna Library on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 5-7pm or Saturday from 10am to 1pm, you can see what all the excitement is about! Button making will also be available in Cloyne Wednesday night from 5-8pm and Friday afternoon from 12-4pm until Christmas!! For more info, you can contact me at 613-264-5325! • The following is a message from Brenda Martin: North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives appreciate the community support from Harriett Riddell, Caroline Ferguson, Sue Asselstine and Laurie Watson, which allowed NFHSA to complete the cemetery pages for Robertsville Cemetery. The initial research for each of the cemeteries in North Frontenac is being uploaded to the website so all can have access. It will be several more weeks for the website to be in full operation, but announcements will be given in Frontenac News about progress being made. Also, NFHSA has a tentative date for their Annual General Meeting and first community event in 2022, depending upon health guidelines at that time. SAVE THE DATE- Sat, May 28, 2022 and plan to join the community for a celebration highlighting aspects of local accomplishments.
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• Percy "Wayne" Reynolds of Bellrock passed away suddenly on November 14 due to a brain aneurysm. Devoted husband of 55 years to Judy (nee Whan). Dear father of Dan Reynolds (Kako) Japan, and Wendy Rose (Rick) Verona. There will be a Free Skate on Sunday, December 19 from noon to 1pm in honour of Wayne. The Hart family will be paying for this free event in his honour. Your support for the canteen will be appreciated by Judy Reynolds. • Shop local. With the wintry weather, it is convenient to stay in Verona and enjoy shopping at our local merchants. All your holiday needs are covered - from trees, lights, stocking stuffers and presents for under the tree to supplying all the fixings for Christmas dinner. And for the people who are impossible to buy for: gift certificates are available from local merchants and restaurants. Have fun with your imagination this holiday and give the gift of Verona shopping. • Free Christmas Day Dinner! If you are alone on Christmas Day, please register by December 17th for a free TAKEOUT ONLY turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Call John and Sheila Steel at 613-374-2884 or Doug and Joyce Casement at 613374-3406. Dinners will be available for pickup between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Christmas Day at the Verona Lions Hall.
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• The Oso Rec Committee is hosting their Annual Christmas Decoration Contest. The entries are divided up into the 4 districts of the Township and their will be a nighttime viewing and a daytime viewing. The first prize winners in each district will be awarded a Turkey from Gilmore’s. The entries must be summitted by December 10. Night judging will take place on December 17 while day judging will be held December 18. Please enter my email at lesleysmith181@hotmail.com or in person at the Municipal Office. You can nominate yourself or your neighbour.
• News from the Arden Pastoral Charge. Coffee and conversation continue Thursdays at 10:00am at the Church. Bring your own mug. There will be a Children’s Christmas Party, December 18 at 1:00pm. Please bring a Food Bank donation. There will be many activities, stores and much ore. On December 19, there will be an open house at the manse, 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All are welcome. • The Arden Wesleyan Church will be having a Christmas Eve Service, December 24, at 10:30am at the Church (yes, it’s during the day). The theme will be Worship at the Manger. Because capacity is limited, please call Vernon at 613-453-1158, to reserve a seat. Everyone is welcome. • One of a kind Christmas Cards are still available at the Cardinal Café. $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
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• Thank you to our community for their generosity last weekend at Foodland. Approximately $2600.00 in donations and two pick-up trucks full of food and toy donations were graciously received by Land O’Lakes Community Services for their Christmas Hamper Program. Thank you to the KBFD fire department and volunteers for their help today! • Looking to give back this holiday season? Angel tags are back at the BMO in Northbrook! Come grab a tag and help make a child’s Christmas! Gifts to be dropped off at community services. • There is a new store in Northbrook! Have you been to This and That Collectibles, Antiques and Things? They have so many beautiful items, including so much to choose from for Christmas. They are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. They are located just down from The Kuriosity Shop and across from the Clothing Boutique. WOW, three great stores to check out! • NAEC’s 5th annual Festival of Trees will be held Dec 6-10! This year’s event will be held online and a catalogue will be made for tree viewing. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the students by providing school initiatives and an en-
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hanced learning environment. Stay plugged in to NAEC’s Parent Council Facebook page by subscribing to notifications so you don’t miss the video raffle! • The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes so excited for this year’s Santa Claus Parade on December 11, 2021! It will be totally amazing! See you there! • Pineview Free Methodist Church invites you to join them for their Annual Christmas Eve Pageant on Friday, December 24, 2021 beginning at 6:30pm. Face masks must be worn. COVID19 protocols will be in place. • Welcome to Dr. Mitch, a practicing Chiropractor. The friendly and generous Lakelands Family Health Team (Northbrook) is giving him the opportunity to see clients at their facility December 7, 2021. He will be accepting bookings on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to 12pm. In addition to being a chiropractor, he is also a strength and conditioning coach and international educator with over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. His practice style is very active-based, using hands-on soft tissue work, joint adjustments/mobilizations, exercise rehabilitation, and education to get people out of pain and MOVING BETTER. A large emphasis is put on movement training to help people get off the treatment table and take matters into their own hands. People typically see Dr. Mitch for things like neck pain, back pain, joint pain, headaches, radiating pain (like sciatica), muscle strains, joint sprains, over-use injuries, workrelated injuries, whiplash, sports injuries, post-surgery, lack of mobility, physical performance enhancement and more. If you want to learn more or book an appointment, you can check out my website; https://www.movebetterhp.com/
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• This Saturday, December 11th, is the Denbigh Recreation Committees' Christmas stationary Parade of Lights. The fun will take place from 6-7:30pm at Heritage Park, 48 Lane Street. The intent is to keep all the activity outdoors, space the stationary floats out around the park, spread the volume of people out over a longer period of time, ensure the event is accessible to everyone, respect the health and safety of all, and to meet all the Covid rules in place at the time. Santa will be there visiting and giving out loot bags. There will also be free treats for everyone. For info, please call 613-333-2224. • Land O' Lakes Community Services has a delicious menu lineup for Meals on Wheels over the next few months. For Thursday, December 16th, the meal is soup and a roll, ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots, and chocolate cake for dessert. Thursday, December 23rd is soup and a roll, butter chicken, rice and broccoli, and a macaroon madness bar for dessert. If
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• The 2nd Annual Battersea Santa Parade was a huge success! It was great weather and an even better turn out! There were so many friends and neighbours out and about and enjoying the season. Well done to Kyle at the Creek for organizing. The community sure came out in full force to celebrate. If you forgot your foodbank donation like I did, not to worry! See below for how you can help fight hunger in our community. • The Storrington Lions Club is hosting a foodbank drive in support of the Battersea United Church foodbank on December 10th. Drop off is from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the Lions Club hall. The drive will go towards supporting the Church’s Christmas Basket Program. See the Facebook event for information about the items most needed (Facebook account not required to view). • Did you know that Storrington District has a Community News email chain? It is managed by our very own Catherine Reynolds and it is frequent enough to stay up-to-date on the latest events but not so often that it feels like spam. If you want to join the email list or share some community news, contact Catherine at catherinereynolds@gibsonfamilyhealthcare.com. • What’s it called when a sheep goes back the way it came? A ewe-turn.
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Falling on ice can leave you red-faced with embarrassment, or far more seriously, hurt badly from taking a knee to the ice or falling awkwardly on icy snow. Slippery sidewalks, driveways and icy parking lots can be risk factors for falls in winter. Avoid a bad fall with these top tips! The penguin waddle helps you keep a center of gravity over the front leg as you step, instead of split between the legs. Short strides also help keep your center of gravity, which help avoid falls. When walking, extend your arms out from your sides to increase your center of gravity. Don’t keep your hands in your pockets! Walk slowly, with short strides and try to land your steps with a flat foot. Shovel snow and scrape ice as soon as possible. Liberally sprinkle ice melt product or sand onto walkways to provide foot traction and to make sure surfaces don’t turn to ice. This not only protects you and your family, but also postal carriers and others when they are walking around your property. Where possible install or use handrails for extra support. Be extra cautious walking after a storm. Tap your foot on potentially icy areas to see if it is slippery. Hold a railing while walking on icy steps. Stay steady by wearing proper winter footwear. Lightweight boots with a thick, non-slip tread sole will provide good traction on ice. If a sidewalk is icy down the middle, walk on the snow beside it to avoid slips. Carry fewer bags on snowy days, since excess baggage can throw off your balance and make it tougher to regain your balance once you lose it. Keep your hands free by putting away your phone while walking – you may need to catch yourself!
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fter a year of no parades, communities across the region have jumped at the chance to enjoy the Christmas Season in the safety of an outdoor setting this year. The parade in Northbrook, which is set for this Saturday (December 11) at 10am, outside the Lion’s Hall, is no exception. There are 25 participants already lined up, and there were a few “maybes” as of early this week, according to one of the parade organisers, Nawar Hage from Myers Cave resort, “which is a pretty good number”. Among the participants, there are over 10 new ones this year. And there will be a 12-member marching band coming as well, all the way from the Niagara region. Other highlights will include both the MPP and the MP from the local riding, Hastings,
Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington. The two politicians are well known to each other, as they are father (MPP Daryl Kramp) and daughter (MP Shelby-Kramp Neumann). The parade master, Karen Anderson, will keep things rolling, as she has in years past. After the parade, the tradition of providing free hot chocolate and donuts will continue this year, in the yard and parking lot of the Lions Hall, where Santa will be on hand and there will be games for the kids, weather permitting. The parade is being organised and presented by the Land O’Lakes Lions, who have been very busy of late, supporting community projects along the Hwy. 41 corridor. ■
Special Needs Committee raises $22,045 in support of Pine Meadow Nursing Home! Submitted by Pine Meadow Nursing Home or the past 18 years, the Pine Meadow Special Needs Committee has organized an Annual Golf Charity Event in support of Pine Meadow, which included a ticket raffle of 2-3 locally-donated items, one of which has always been a handmade quilt by local quilting groups. This year the Fundraiser looked a bit different. Unsure of the Golf Course being permitted to be open, unknown limits and restrictions, the Committee decided it was best to cancel the Tournament and try something new. Instead, we asked for donations of $25. In return, each donor would
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receive a “Pine Meadow Supporter” sticker as well as a chance to win a Hand-made Quilt, donated by the “Land O’ Lakes Quilters & Crafters”, in keeping with previous years. This meant we would also need to set up an e-transfer system since our traditional in-person selling would not be safe or permitted during current circumstances. We never dreamed that this would result in the same response from our community, let alone from the local businesses who were suffering the most throughout these times, but here they were, yet again offering support to our home. The Fundraiser began in April and on
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OBITUARY MACINNIS, Keith
July 8, 1946 - December 2, 2021 Passed away suddenly in his home. Keith MacInnis, beloved husband of the late Anne McCormack. Loving father to Joanne Cowan (Bill). Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Laurie Yateman, Kelly Kehoe (Robin) and his great grandchildren Hayden and Hannah Kehoe and Liam Yateman. In keeping with Keith’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425 1015D Legion Road, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 would be appreciated by the family. In care of SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 Online condolences www.simplertimes.com
Burke, Madeline (Webster), in her 93rd year, passed away peacefully on November 21st, with family by her side at Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Howard, son Elwin, grandson Richard, by her parents, Ellsworth and Clara, her siblings, Charlie, Viola, Kathleen, Jenny, Willereen and Inez. Forever cherished by her children Ruth, Keith, Joyce (Bill), Edith (Willy), Sharon (Danny). Loving Grandma to her 8 grandchildren Robert, Darren, Jesse, Ashley, Sarah, Carey, Joshua and Courtney. Always remembered by her 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters. She will be forever missed by her brother Richard (Lois) Webster, many nieces, nephews and friends. Mom was strong-willed, hardworking and devoted to her family. She enjoyed her bingos, euchre parties and attending many dances in the area. “Until we meet again” we will be forever missing you Mom. Family and friends were received at Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Parham, on Tuesday, November 23rd. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 24th at 2:00pm with Pastor Robert Boutilier officiating. Interment at Christ Church, Oso. Donations to Pine Meadow Nursing Home or Rural Frontenac Community Services Seniors Program would be appreciated by the family.
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Thank you to our family and friends for all your kindness during this difficult time, for the calls, flowers, food, monetary donations and donations to Pine Meadow Nursing Home and Rural Frontenac Community Services - Seniors Program. Thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Goodfellow’s Flowers, the grandchildren for acting pallbearers; Robert Goodberry, Jesse Antoine, Sarah Burke, Joshua St. Pierre, Courtney Meeks and Collin Hamilton. Flower bearers Ashley St. Pierre and Carey Burke. Pastor Bob Boutilier performed a beautiful service – Thank you. Special thanks to Granddaughters Sarah for doing the eulogy and Courtney for doing picture boards and video. A big thank you to the wonderful & caring professionals at Pine Meadow Nursing home who cared for Mom, we are so grateful for each and every one of you! We are all incredibly grateful and will remember all the kindness shown. - The Burke Family.
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The very special and cherished Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra has been meeting virtually for the past two years because of the pandemic. We are very pleased to announce that On Dec 18th 2021 the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra will be performing a live, in person Concert featuring Christmas and Seasonal music as well as some Traditional Fiddle tunes at OSO hall from 2pm-5pm. Special guests include TRXTRS and vocalist Linda Grenier. The Concert is following a safety plan agreed upon with the KFLA department of health. All Covid 19th restrictions will be followed, and proof of vaccination is required. Tickets are available by Pre-order only. For more information and to reserve tickets please email cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com or Call Cindy Mccall 613278-2448 ■
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The North Frontenac food bank would like to especially thank every one of our private donors who have donated in 2021.Your donations are important to us and greatly appreciated. We would like to recognize the following for their support in the last year. We could not do it without the support of our community members. Arden United Church Benevity Impact Fund County of Frontenac Community Living North Frontenac Crotch Lake Association Crow Lake Community Association CUPE Local 1480 Eagle Lake Property Association Elphin Presbyterian Church Feed Ontario Foodbanks Canada Frontenac Federation of Agriculture Frontenac Lodge #621 Limestone District School Board Mike Dean Local Grocer OPP Association #9 Oso Firefighters Association Parham United Church
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Land O’Lakes Foodbank Thanks You
The Land O’Lakes Foodbank of Cloyne thanks our area communities for their generous support in 2021. Covid 19 has challenged us all, but your donations of food and money has helped us get through another year. This Year supporters were: Cloyne KFL&A Health Unit; Foodland Of Northbrook and their staff; Northbrook Bank Of Montreal; LOL Community Services; Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes for all their support; North Frontenac Township for their continuous annual monetary donation; Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association for financial support and food drives; Seger Holdings Ltd for financial support; Kashwakamak Lake Association for financial support; Bishop Lake Rec Centre for financial and food support; Mountain Head Music for Kashwakamak Lake Festive Afternoon on the Lake and collection of food and cash; Students of North Addington Education Centre for collection of canned goods, socks and cash; North Frontenac Township for Sanitary supplies; Gleaners for donation of fridge and cart; United Way Belleville; Waters Edge Pottery; CUPE Local 1480 for their donation of money; Morning Star Missions for Meals they provided weekly; Retired Teachers of Ontario District 20 for donation of money; Salvation Army Napanee for food donation, and money from sale of Good Food Boxes; Hunters Creek Ladies Golf League for their cash donation; Chucks Live Bait for financial support; Harlowe Green for donation of sanitation supplies; Bishop Lake Outdoors donation of money; Finnegans General Store for food donations; Birch Babe. Donation of soap; We are also grateful for all the private and anonymous donations of financial and food support. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and your support is essential to our business. Special thanks to our own Foodbank volunteers and to Janet, Marg and Joan from the Cloyne Health Unit for securing the building and for their patience and understanding when responding to our clients in our absence.
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Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
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SERVICES
ADVANCED FOOTCARE – RN. “Let me take care of your feet” – in home foot-care. Diabetic care, fungus treatments, corns, callous, ingrown nails. Call 613-929-8956
Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”
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APPLIANCES
APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
AUTOMOTIVE
KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
FOR SALE
CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca ENGAGEMENT RING, 9 diamonds, appraised $3450, asking $1,800. Sharbot Lake, 613-4498997
Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)
Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 HANDYMAN SERVICE. 40 years experience. No job too small. Repairs, renovations, problem solving. Call Lloyd Hartwick, 613-539-2544 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. RENOVATIONS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring and more. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.
TOWING
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
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Aggregate Resources Act Form 1 - Notice of Application for a Licence Robinson Excavating & Trucking Ltd. Co. Ltd. 12795 Road 38 Tichborne, ON K0H 2V0 Hereby, give notice that application has been made for a Category 1 – Class “A” Pit Below Water; and Category 2 – Class “A” Quarry below Water to excavate aggregate from a pit and quarry of 9.2 hectares, located in: Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, Township of Oso, Municipality of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac Application is for a new pit or quarry. Annual Tonnage Condition applied for is: 500,000 tonnes. A detailed site plan and reports for the proposal can be viewed at: Proposed Robinson Pit and Quarry - Central Frontenac - Application for a Pit and Quarry License (robinsonaraapplication.com) Interested parties may contact the applicant’s agent (McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd.) on December 14 and 15, 2021 from 1 pm to 8 pm by telephone at (613) 714-0801 (Mark Priddle) to discuss the application and have questions answered. Questions can also be directed to RobinsonARA@mcintoshperry.com during the consultation period noted above. Any person(s) wishing to object to this application must send, in writing, their objection with reason(s) to the Applicant and to the office of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) at the addresses below. Note: E-mail submissions are acceptable however they must contain the objector’s complete postal mailing address where a response can be delivered. E-mail objections which do not contain a postal address will not be considered acceptable. The Applicant Spencer Robinson, Robinson Excavating & Trucking Ltd. Co. Ltd. 12795 Road 38 Tichborne, ON K0H 2V0; RobinsonARA@mcintoshperry.com MNDMNRF: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Integrated Aggregate Operations Section 4, th Floor S, 300 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3C7 ARAApprovals@ontario.ca The last day on which objections may be filed with the Applicant and Ministry is: the 22nd day of January, 2022. Note: All information in respect to this application including written objections, the names and address of any objector(s) is available for public review for the purpose of this application under the Aggregate Resources Act. In submitting a written objection an objector consents under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to its disclosure for purposes of the application. Revised 2020/09/12 Ref. Form 1 - Notice of Application for Licence (Robinson 21-0752)_22Nov21.docx
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Central Frontenac Council ReZoning at Silver Lake by Craig Bakay
Generally speaking, public meetings on re-zoning issues are about 1520-minute affairs. However, the public meeting Nov. 23 extended well over an hour, owing to the number of people wanting to speak and what they had to say. At issue is a request to rezone a portion of a parcel of land at Part Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 and Part Lot 18 Concession 6, geographic Township of Oso (the west end of Silver Lake) from an Environmental Protection Zone (EP) to a Rural (R) Zone to allow for development (construction) of a dwelling that is intended to be a staff residence building in association with a potential recreational commercial development. The rezoning would be 1.68 acres of a parcel that’s 194.7 acres in total. The property owners, Judith Smith and her son Ryan, want to put up five small (four-person sleeping capacity each), off-grid cabins, a communal washroom/shower setup with septic as well as a staff cabin closer to the lake, where Ryan would live while serving as on-site custodian. Smith said that since buying the property a couple of years ago, she has observed people “using it as dumping
Sharbot Lake
Family Health Team
Full Time Reception (Temporary) This is a split one year contract with three days for SLFHT and two days for Peter W. Bell Medical Professional Corp. (Bell Corp). The medical receptionist supports the clinical and program staff with reception duties at the front desk and general clerical assistance. The receptionist is the first contact between the public and the clinic. It is essential that the receptionist communicates with respect, empathy, diplomacy, and tact. Qualifications: • Reputation for tact, diplomacy and discretion, and strict observance of confidentiality of office and patient information. • Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal). • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and to function well within a team environment. • Demonstrated good organizational skills including appropriate prioritization of tasks • At least 2 years of medical office administrative and/or receptionist experience. • Certificate in medical office administration is an asset. • Computer knowledge, experience with electronic medical records an asset We offer a collegial, collaborative atmosphere with a commitment to employee and organizational development, along with a competitive salary. We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be able to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or will be prior to commencing work with a patient population who are at high risk for infection. Please email your cover letter, resume, and any questions to Deborah.Krause@ kingstonhsc.ca, Executive Director Sharbot Lake FHT. Application deadline is Friday, December 17, 2021. Candidates requiring accommodation for the interview process are invited to state this at the time the interview is scheduled.
ground and community playground (including campers and snowmobilers/ATVers).” She said the reason for locating the staff cabin where it is was for “some degree of privacy.” She said there is an older large barn on the property that they are renovating and that cabin renters would have access to the lake, although just where and how is yet to be determined. In planner Jenny Kapusta’s report, she noted that concerns already raised by the community (and echoed in the public meeting) include: • Silver Lake is designated as an at-capacity lake trout lake, further development will negatively impact water quality • Applicants constructed a roadway and beach in a wetland area (disputed by Smith as she said that existed when she bought it, but two callers said they’ve observed trucks bringing in sand after the time of purchase). • Environmental impact of rezoning an EP to Rural; why not just build in the rural zone? • Species at risk may be impacted by construction of new dwelling and campground development. • Limited details on existing and proposed septic servicing. • Incomplete information on existing
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If anyone is interested in these meals, please contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 x226.
HARLOWE Marie White
613-336-2557
• Quick recovery and get-well wishes are rushing to Donna Salmond. A week ago Monday, Donna was found by a friend, lying in the laundry room with a broken hip. A sad way to start Christmas. • I hear Judy Little is doing well after having her lung surgery. Keep strong, Judy. • Lee-Anne White has started to be grumpy in St. Mary’s Hospital. She is going home. If no once comes to get her, she will walk home herself. So, if you see someone pushing a wheelchair and walking along the road, you know who it will be. Ha. The COVID has broken out in there, and she has escaped the virus. • Old Man Winter showed us yesterday that he can drop snow in a few short hours. He is taking it away today (maybe a white Christmas).
HENDERSON Jean Brown
613-336-2516
• Henderson United Church's outdoor nativity tableau is lit up every evening until 8:30pm and looks spiritually spectacular. Christmas eve worship will happen on Fri. Dec. 24 at 7:00 at the church and all are welcome, with all Covid requirements in place. The little church can expand space by using the vestibule (porch) or the choir loft and of course alternating pews. • Northbrook Foodland was the site of a mammoth food bank and toy drive last Saturday in their parking lot. Thanks, everyone, for your generosity. Christmas will be a lot brighter for everyone now!
The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking an individual from Ward 1 wishing to be appointed to the Addington Highlands Library Board. Those interested should contact the Township Office, on or before January 7, 2022, in writing, to P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON, K0H 1P0, by telephone to (613) 336-2286, by fax to, (613) 336-2847 or by email to clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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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.
Thursday December 9
DENBIGH - KIDS NIGHT AT THE DENBIGH LIBRARY 6pm-7pm. Denbigh Library. Stories, crafts & snacks. For more info 613-333-1426 SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall.
Friday December 10
BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING AT THE ABC HALL 10am-11am. ABC Hall. $5 per class. Covid Protocols. Contact Rhonda 613-885-8543 FOOD BANK DRIVE BATTERSEA Storrington Lions Club 1pm-5pm. Supporting Battersea Church Christmas Basket Program. For info see FB event. INVERARY - OPEN MIC 5pm-10pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Attendees must prove full vaccine or provide recent negative COVD test. $2 fee, maximum of 81 people. Info - John or Carolyn 613-653-4447 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS DINNER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Advanced booking tickets, call June 613-279-3315. $15. SOLD OUT
Saturday December 11
DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS 6pm-7:30pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Outdoor activity. Covid rules in place. Free treats! Enter a float, call 613-333-2224
Be Prepared for Winter!
Shovels, Snowblowers, Salt, Sand & Ice Melt products etc.
by Fred Barrett e have 2 meteor showers this month. Sadly, one of them, the Ursids, will be blotted out by the Moon all night. It’s a good shower so if you want to give it a try, the Ursids run from the 17th to the 26th and peak on the 22nd. The big one, the Geminids, occurs from the 4th to the 17th and peaks on the 14th. Again, unfortunately, the brightness from a waxing Gibbous Moon washes out many of the fainter meteors until it sets about 3 am. This shower is expected to peak at 150 meteors per hour. With such large numbers, it’s well worth going out anytime during the night. You can expect to see a worthwhile number of bright, spectacular trails across the sky. Try blocking the Moon with a piece of cardboard or a wall. Don’t forget that meteor trails can be traced back to the radiate but their bright destruction in the atmosphere can appear in any part of the sky. The radiant is quite close to the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini. Here’s a fun thing to do. Mark down on a sheet of paper all the trails that you observe. At the end of your observing, use a ruler to draw a line back to where they came from. Most if not all, will end up at the radiant
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HARROWSMITH - HARROWSMITH PARADE OF LIGHTS 5:30pm-7pm. Centennial Park. Enter via Notre Dame St. MISSISSIPPI STATION - OPEN HOUSE 10am-4pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese. Gift baskets featuring local products. OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am-11am. Ompah Hall. Bring cookies & go home with cookies. Bring tongs. Proof of vaccination. Contact Marilyn for info 613-479-2855 SANTA CLAUS PARADE CLOYNE, Northbrook Lions Hall,10am. Info Lion Nwar 778-384-3381. Starts at Hwy 41 and will travel south. SNOW ROAD STATION - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE 10am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Info contact Ruth 613-278-0477 or Alice 613-278-1020
Guest TRXTRS & Linda Grenier. Covid protocols. Tickets available by preorder ONLY. Contact Cindy Mccall 613-278-2448 or cindy.fiddlermusic. mccall@gmail.com
DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINER’S CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER 11am1pm. Denbigh Community Hall. $15 RSVP Shelby 613-336-8934 x 229
Public Works Construction & Technical Services Technologist
Monday December 13
Tuesday December 14
NORTHBROOK DINER’S CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER 11am-1pm. $15 RSVP Shelby Summers 613-336-8934 x 229
Fri Dec 17 – Fri Dec 10
BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING AT THE ABC HALL 10am-11am. ABC Hall.
Saturday December 18
ARDEN - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 1pm. Arden Pastoral Charge. Activities, stories & more. Bring Food Bank Donation. OMPAH - CHRISTMAS CAROLING 6:30pm-7pm. Ompah Hall Gazebo. Contact Laurie for info 1-204-996-1138 SHARBOT LAKE - BLUE SKIES FIDDLE ORCHESTRA LIVE PERFORMANCE 2pm-5pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Special
What’s Up in the Night Sky? December 2021
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point. There may be an occasional one that doesn’t and these are called erratic meteors. They are bits of debris from other sources that have hit the atmosphere coincident with the Geminids. Often they can be traced back to other comets that have passed through our solar system. In the early evening sky this month, you can expect to find Mercury and very bright Venus and Saturn in the southwest. Jupiter is close by in the south. Near the end of December, don’t miss a golden opportunity to see all 4 planets in the southwest just after sunset. Try viewing that part of the sky in the nights leading up to the event and afterwards. It will be fascinating watching them gather together. Venus is at its brightest on the 4th. On the 6th, the waxing crescent Moon, complete with earthshine, will be very close to Venus. A comet, C/2021, close by to Venus and below it, may become visible through binoculars near mid-month. On the 17th, it’s about 5 degrees below Venus. Give it a look. Watch for the misty glow of its corona. Since comets are so unpredictable, we might even be lucky enough to spot a tail! Uranus is in the east in Aries the Ram in the early evening and it heads west as the night progresses. It’s nicely high in the sky. It’s quite bright and about 10 degrees southeast of the star Hamal, the brightest star in Aries. Uranus is definitely a binocular object, and
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Invites The Frontenac News Readership It has come to our attention that not all individuals interested in local history have the technology to access the NFHSA website, facebook page or e-mail. The lack of community events to meet people in person has hindered the communication as well. To address this situation, NFHSA is providing the following mailing address and phone numbers, where charitable donations, membership fees and book orders can be placed. Brenda Martin, 1032 White Birch Court, Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0; phone Brenda at (613) 479-2837 or mail, Treasurer, Kathy Smith at 1029 White Birch Court, Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0. Community members with technical access are invited to continue to access NFHSA information on the website www.nfhistorical.com; e-mail nfhsarchives@gmail.com; facebook nfhsa.
Sunday December 19
ARDEN - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-5pm. Arden United Church. Hosted by Kaitlyn Ostrander, all are welcome, covid protocols.
THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity 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. The municipality is looking for a Public Works Construction & Technical Services Technologist. This is a newly created position that will play a central role in various government engineering and asset management activities including providing guidance and support for in-house capital works as well as the review and construction inspection of development projects. Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Construction & Technical Services Technologist will be responsible for many tasks such as, conducting field inspections, reviewing site plans and subdivisions as required; ensuring site compliance, inspecting municipal services and grading, reviewing letters of credit, preparing designs for Township construction, liaises with vendors and contractors, preparing tender packages, reviewing submissions and responding to homeowner enquiries regarding development and capital construction projects. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related discipline with a designation as a Certified Engineering Technologist. • Minimum of 2-3 years related experience, preferably in a construction or consulting setting with preference in a municipal setting. • Thorough understanding of the Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS), and Standard Drawings (OPSD). • Experience with and understanding of municipal infrastructure design, drafting, plans, review, infrastructure inspections, and contract administration of municipal and development infrastructure projects. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify concerns, troubleshoot, problem solve, and exercise sound judgement. • Detail oriented with the ability to read and understand technical documents (e.g. blueprints) and contracts to clearly interpret and relay details. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, elected officials, ratepayers, contractors, consultants and business owners. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software including CAD, GIS software, digital communication tools and other related databases. • Valid "G" driver's license. • Current Clear vulnerable sector check. The salary range for this position is $65,084 to $74,542 (2021). The Township offers a comprehensive benefits package including enrollment in the excellent OMERS pension plan. Visit www.centralfrontenac.com for a copy of the complete job description. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk via email at: cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com 613-279-2935 x 227 by 12:00 pm (noon) Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of candidate selection only. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer, committed diversity and accessibility within the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our office.
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on the 14th, is 3 degrees northeast of a gibbous Moon. It’s a beautiful sight in a telescope. Neptune is in the south in Aquarius and is about 4 degrees north of the quarter Moon on the 10th. It appears blue green through a telescope. Mars rises about 2 hours before dawn in the southeast later in the month. Just before twilight on the 31st, a waning crescent Moon sits about 4 degrees north of Mars and the bright star Antares in Scorpius. Maybe a little earthshine will brighten the dark side of the Moon. It will be a view to inspire the day. Winter solstice occurs at 10:59 am EST on the 21st. A pessimist is reminded of long winter nights. An optimist like me thinks only happy thoughts of being over the hump and our way to Spring! Brrrrring the longer days on! I promised another contest for this
month and a chance to win the almost last copy I have of the beautifully illustrated book “The Elements”. Some lucky winner will have it to grace their coffee table come Christmas morning. For a chance to win, answer this question: Why is Winter Solstice the longest night of the year? I will email all entrants to acknowledge their entry and also comment on their answer. Good luck and a very merry and jolly Christmas to all! December Highlights: All times are in EST. December 2: The Moon is 0.7 degrees north of Mars at 7 pm. December 4: New Moon. The Moon is at perigee – 354,723 Kms. Venus is at its brightest. December 6: The Moon is 2 degrees south of Venus at 8 pm. December 7: The Moon is 4 degrees south of Saturn at 9 pm. December 9: The Moon is 4 degrees south of Jupiter at 1 am. December 10: The Moon is 4 degrees
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south of Neptune at 8 pm. First Quarter Moon. December 14: Geminid meteor shower peaks. December 15: The Moon is 1.5 degrees south of Uranus at 1 am. December 17: The Moon is at apogee – 403,960 Kms. December 18: Full Moon. This Moon is called the Full Cold Moon or Winter Maker Moon. Not hard to figure out why. December 21: Winter solstice at 10:59 am. December 26: Last Quarter Moon. December 28: Mercury is 4 degrees south of Venus at 8 pm. December 31: The crescent Moon, Mars and Antares cuddle together just before sunrise low in the southeast. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico. ca. Clear Skies! Fred ■
Pine Meadow Cont. from p6
October 7th we announced the winner of the quilt: Bob Haynes! We had set a fund-raising goal of $10,000 and to our surprise had exceeded that goal by more than double, totaling $22,045! With the funds raised, Pine Meadow Nursing Home plans to add a patio and walkways to our new courtyard area, purchase additional ceiling lifts, new BBQ, computer and entertainment upgrades as well as other needs to enhance the quality of life, comfort and well-being for both the residents and the staff of Pine Meadow. Pine Meadow would like to offer a special thank you to our Special Needs Committee for their continued efforts, hard work and dedication to this annual event. It is appreciated beyond words. Special Needs Committee members are: Laury Hitchcock, Eleanor Nowell, Esther Demczak and Kim & Larry Trenwith. ■
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices
THINGS TO DO
Winter Parking Restrictions The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to recycle boxes or parked cars where they interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. The Township will only replace or repair mailboxes and mountings if, in the opinion of the Public Services Department, damage was caused by the snow maintenance equipment. See our website for more details.
2021 South Frontenac Shines Holiday Lights Contest The 2nd Annual Holiday Lights Contest is back by popular demand! Decorate your front yard and enter the contest by December 13th for your chance to win a $75 gift card to a South Frontenac business! Categories are Winter Wonderland Award, Clark Griswold Award, Blown Away Award, and the Elf’s Choice Award. Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/lightscontest or call Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 for more details and to enter.
Drive Slow in the Snow • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass. Visit www. snowhow.ca for more info. To familiarize yourself with how our Public Services Department manage the winter road conditions, our Winter Control Plan can be found at www.southfrontenac.net under Winter Maintenance. Holiday Office Hours Township Administrative Offices will be close on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 12:00 noon, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Services Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330.
LIVING HERE 2022 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE! As of December 1st, 2021, Dog Tags for the 2022 year will be available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2022. After that date, the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2022. Verona Master Plan Missed the Open House? Not to worry! Check out EngageFrontenac.ca to learn more about the project, review the information presented at the open house, and provide feedback on how you would like to see Downtown Verona develop with the addition of a housing complex. Information collected will be used to develop a plan to guide future development within this area and support the development of additional housing. CARDBOARD, ONCE AGAIN With Christmas coming and the increase in on-line ordering there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal. Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or clean packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, folded, flattened and tied/taped into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. By tying or taping the bundle, many more bundles can fit in the recycle truck and the boxes do not *reform* themselves once thrown in taking up extra space. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup (again, watch the sizes!) Packing Styrofoam means the blocks that you would get around a small appliance, not packing peanuts or construction styrofoam. Any more than Three (3) bundles or any loose multiples of cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard or styrofoam may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.
Santa Claus Parades Harrowsmith Parade – Saturday, December 11th, 5:30 pm. Join the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club (S&A Club) for the Parade of Lights at Centennial Park between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. This is a drive through parade; the floats stay stationary and the spectators stay in their vehicles and drive through the park. Vehicles will enter the park via Notre Dame Street off Colebrook Road. Vehicles should line up on the shoulder of Colebrook Road and avoid waiting on Road 38. Please note that Park Road, Maria Street and Church Street will be closed to traffic during the event. For more information or to enter a float, contact the S&A Club on their Facebook page or by calling 613-372-0917. There are no capacity limits, however masks must be worn at outdoor organized public events. All spectators should make every attempt to maintain a distance of two meters between households. Request for Vendors – Snow Social South Frontenac is hosting the first ever Snow Social taking place on January 22nd, 2022 at The Point Park and throughout the village of Sydenham. This festival will be a celebration of the winter season featuring family fun activities, food, music, and more! Vendors and entertainers are invited to apply to take part in the event. There will be an indoor vendors sale with limited stalls available as well as the opportunity for entertainers and food vendors to participate outdoors at The Point Park. Applications must be submitted by December 17th, 2021. For more information and to apply visit www. SouthFrontenac.net/snowsocial/. Public Skating at the Frontenac Community Arena Public Skating takes place weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and Parent & Pre-school Skating each Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, at a cost of $2.50 per person. A CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. For parent and pre-school skating, young children must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface. Visit www. frontenacarena.com/ for more information. Special Skate Day - Sunday December 19th, Noon -1:20 PM - Free Public Skating in memory of Percy “Wayne” Reynolds on behalf of the Hart Family
TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – December 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – December 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – December 21, 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.
Bradshaw and Salem Waste Sites – Winter Closure Both Bradshaw Waste Site and Salem Waste Site will close for the winter, starting December 1, 2021. Residents who frequent these sites are encouraged to utilize curbside pickup services. Please remember not to dump waste the gates, as fines will be enforces. Green Bay WDS remains open Friday’s 8:30-4:30. Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Winter Hours November hours will be November 25th or December 9th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste. Let’s Talk Burn Permits - We Need Your Input! As residents of South Frontenac, what concerns do you have related to open air burning in the Township? We want to know! As extreme weather conditions continue to affect open air burning in our region, the Township of South Frontenac and South Frontenac Fire and Rescue (SFFR) are exploring the idea of updating the current Open Air Burning By-law No. 2012-68 and implementing a burn permit system to help reduce the risk of hazardous open air burning. Feedback would be greatly appreciated and can be provided through an online survey found at www.engagefrontenac.ca.
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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. The municipality is looking for a Building Inspector. This is a newly created position that will play a central role in the Development Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Development Services/ Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector will be responsible for the inspection of all Township buildings, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code and enforcement of any related Municipal By-Laws. This role provides oversight for construction and renovation projects to assess structural quality and ensure compliance with zoning regulations, building code, and contract specifications. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Post-secondary education as a Certified Engineering or Architectural Technologist or equivalent certification in a trade such as carpentry or plumbing. • Knowledge of construction materials, plumbing, electrical systems, heating systems, and sewage systems. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a municipal setting. • Municipal By-Law Certification or equivalent experience. • Certified Building Code Official Designation, Ontario Property Standards Officer Certification or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Certification is preferred. • Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Fire Code, Official Plan, Provincial Policy Statement, Environmental Protection Act, Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, Property Standards By-Law and other related legislation. • Understanding of applicable law, policies, by-laws and regulations pertaining to planning approvals and building permit processes. • Knowledge and experience using a wide range of computer programs such as: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and GIS. • Valid Class G driver license. • Current Clear vulnerable sector check. The salary range for this position is $70,371 to $73,858 (2021). The Township offers a comprehensive benefits package including enrollment in the excellent OMERS pension plan. Visit www.centralfrontenac.com for a copy of the complete job description. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk via email at: cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com 613-279-2935 x 227 by 12:00 pm (noon) Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of candidate selection only. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer, committed diversity and accessibility within the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our office.
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structures. • This will make the third campground on Silver Lake. • Will Ministry of Transportation Ontario require traffic turn lanes on Hwy 7 to accommodate increase in traffic? • Limited details on future development plans. • Proposal does not conform to Township or County Official Plans • No Environmental impact assessment done, on a slope stability study • Emergency vehicle access to campsites may be challenging • Impact on surrounding property values. And at least two commentors objected on philosophical grounds. “Why are we even considering using environmentally protected land?” said Peter McMahon. “Environmentally protected land should be a sacred cow,” said Hugh Voogt. ■
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the table as the Health Teams have been under development.” COVID has been difficult for seniors, and for community support services as well. Some of the programs, including Congregate Diners, a monthly meal in different communities that always includes entertainment of some sort, has not been running and the “Meals on Wheels” program has grown much larger. “We have done what we can by calling people and checking in, but not being able to meet directly, or to gather, has made for a lot of challenges,” Catherine said. As she leaves her position, she reflects on her first insight working with seniors, which is one that strikes at the core of the aging at home strategy. “There is a lot of value, and a lot of joy, in the lives of seniors who are connected to their community and family. We are not there to take over their home, we are there to walk with them, to support and honour them and to learn from them as well. They know a lot about life and how to live it.” ■
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