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Dr. Marlene Spruyt Chosen As Green Party Candidate In LFK For 2022 Ontario Election
by Jeff Green he Ontario provincial election is still 6 months away, but all of the major parties have now selected their candidates in the Lanark Frontenac Kingston riding. On Sunday evening (December 12) after extending voting for 6 hours to accommodate n major power out-
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age, the LFK Ontario Green Party riding association met over Zoom to tally the results in a contest between Maddy Dever, an autism and poverty rights advocate from Carleton Place, and Dr. Marlene Spruyt, a recently retired Medical Officer of Health from Ardoch. Spruyt compares her commitment to the Green Party with her decision to make a mid-career change from family medicine to public health. “I decided that instead of helping people once they have become ill, I wanted to work on the underlying causes of many of those conditions by working in Public Health. It's the same thing with climate change. We can deal with the cause or we can wait and have to live through the results of our inaction. The Green
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Party is the one that is committed. Dr. Spruyt was selected after what returning officer Anita Payne described as a “very close vote”. “I did not expect this,” said Dr. Spruyt, “I thought Maddie was a very strong candidate, and was going to win.” But she then said that she will begin reaching out to local party members this week, and will begin campaigning as well. “I have become increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of climate change on the health and well-being of our society and in particular vulnerable populations. The Green Party provides an exciting opportunity to support individuals, families, communities and businesses in their transition to a low carbon economy that will be sustainable for future generaLAROCQUE tions,” she said. B-C ■ 2020 XMAS.pdf 1
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Editorial
50 years and counting by Jeff Green e had some big ideas, they never quite got to the point of becoming plans, to mark 2021 as the 50th year of the Frontenac News. But as with everything this year, the weeks just kept rolling along in a COVID vacuum, and it was as much as we could do to keep covering the News each week, so our anniversary passed quietly. It has been a year when each day just slipping into the next day un-noticed, while under the surface, some pretty big changes were taking place. The sudden jump in real estate values has had a ripple effect on our local economies. It spurred on a record construction year, created come instant wealth for people, and created opportunities for people in a variety of trades. On the flip side, it is making it impossible to find rental properties, even at prices that most people cannot afford. This is making life difficult for families that have been living in our communities for generations, people who not only do not want to move but also have less ability to pick up and go than others do. At the Frontenac News it has been a second year when, in spite of working the phones 2020-12-08 1:04:32 PM more than riding the roads, there has been no lack of in-
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teresting and important “stuff” to cover. More often than not, we have been trimming content in order to fit everything in the paper. I need to thank Sarah Hannon (ad sales and social media) and Jesse Mills (website and IT) for keeping everything moving this; Craig Bakay and Wilma Kenny for keeping tabs on the local councils; and David Bates and Doug Napier for getting the papers where they need to go. Scott Cox is my long-suffering ad and page layout designer, who has put up with me for 19 and a half years now. And finally, my partner Martina, who keeps me from making a fool of myself when she can by correcting typos (the articles that are full of them are ones that I don’t send to her before publishing, like this one) She is not always patient with me, but I’m not that easy to put up with either. Next year will be an election year. The candidates are all in place for a provincial election in June, when our riding will have a higher profile than it has ever had before. And in October, there is a municipal election coming up. The first edition of The Frontenac News second half century will be out on January 6. Happy Christmas and New Years to all of our readers.
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by Jeff Green Drew Cumpson hopes to be the next MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston (LFK). He took a step in that direction by winning the NDP nomination over John MaCrae after an online vote among members of the LFK riding association. His win was announced during that nomination meeting, on Zoom, Sunday afternoon. When it came time to make a formal nomination, John MacRae was the mover of the motion to offer Cumpson the nomination. “This makes it unanimous,” MacRae said. “I would like to thank everyone for the support I have received,” Cumpson said, in his acceptance speech. I am ready for action. We have never seen someone with a physical disability contesting this riding. I was able bodied for 20 years and have been disabled for 10 plus years. We need to make drastic changes, repeal
bill C124, make the temporary wage expansion permanent, provide fair and equitable pay for home care and nursing. Over 4400 seniors have died in long term care, and yet the province is creating over 12,000 beds in private long term care facilities, when most of those deaths occurred in privately run homes. “We need to keep rental rates under control, we need to stop landlords from evicting tenants. We are dealing with issues of rural gentrification as people migrate from the cities. We need to create housing options for people who have been displaced. Accessibility is an important issue to me. It is time that we elect the NDP as our provincial government, as the Liberals and Conservatives have failed to address it properly.” Joel Harden, the NDP Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa Centre, and the
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party critic for Accessibility and Persons with Disabilities, was a guest at the meeting. He touted Cumpson as a potential Minister for Accessibility in an NDP government, pointing out that 4000 young Ontarians with disabilities are living in long term care facilities. “That is not what they are doing in Manitoba or BC, where they have invested in home care and other supports instead. People in their 20's and 30's don't belong in long term care,” he said. “I cannot wait to work with Drew,” Harden added, “not only to get rid of Randy (current LFK MPP Randy Hillier), that's just step 1. Step 2 is sending someone like Drew to Toronto. Who will be able to say no to Drew? No one will be able to say no to this guy.” Harden also pointed out that in the 2016 election, Randy Hillier, who was then representing the Conservative Party, received 50% of the vote in LFK, and Ramsay Hart, representing the NDP, received 30%. He sees an opening for the NDP this time. “Randy is running against the Conservative candidate this time,” said Harden, “the Conservatives are split down the middle in the riding, that 50% could become 25% Conservative and 25% Hillier. Drew only has to keep the 30% vote share to win.” Jeff Atkinson, who chaired the nomination meeting, is a riding association executive member from Carleton Place. “I am hearing a lot of support in Carleton Place and that is the bluest part of the riding,” he said. “We spent $40,000 in this riding in 2018,'' he said. “We need to spend more this time to win it.” With that, Atkinson initiated a fundraising campaign among those at the meeting, resulting in some immediate financial commitments. (Drew Cumpson has been an advocate for independent living for disabled persons, starting with his own circumstance and extending to others once he was able to establish a permanent home for himself. His advocacy has been documented in the Frontenac News since 2011. For further information, search the archives at Frontenacnews.ca. He was originally from the Godfrey area, attended Sydenham High School, and currently resides just outside of the LFK boundary in Lennox and Addington County.) ■
n response to the rising cases of COVID19 in our region and introduction of the new Omicron variant, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, is urging residents to stay vigilant and take heightened safety precautions wherever possible. Along with partners at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), KFL&A is urgently calling on the community to work together to help slow the growing COVID-19 case count in order to protect our hospitals and their ability to meet patients' needs. As a result, the Township will be closing all indoor rental facilities and its administrative offices in Sydenham at 4432 George Street, and at 2490 Keeley Rd., to the public temporarily, until at least January 4, 2022. While these offices will be closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone, email and drop box will remain in place during regular business hours. Treasury staff will remain available to respond to inquires via phone at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net. During the closure, 2022 Dog Tags can be purchased at one of five local retailers: Sydenham One Stop, Asselstine Hardware, RONA Hardware, Inverary Hardware, and Perth Road General Store.
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Un-Staffed Libraries A Response To Municipal Underfunding
By Jeff Green
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he Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is in a bind. In order to survive and thrive it needs to be more available in locations where there are people who expect the library to be open more than minimal hours. Currently, only two branches in the City of Kingston are open 60 hours a week or more. But the City of Kingston, which controls the library budget (Frontenac County pays in as well but Kington City Council decides how much) has informed all of the agencies that they fund to present them with budgets that go up no more than 2% each year. This has been the practice for a few years now, and Kingston City Council seems to like it. Laura Carter, the KFPL Head Librarian and Chief Executive Officer put it, says that the 2% increase is eaten up each year by cost increases. It leaves the library with no way to augment its services, and no way to expand branch hours in growing communities. But, if there were no staff at the branches during the extra hours, there would be no added cost. So, the staff-less library idea is being pursued. There are up front costs involved, about $100,00 in the case of a proposal to expand the hours of the Pittsburgh branch in East Kingston from 38 to 60. Like other municipal councils, the City of Kingston is generally receptive to requests for one-time funding because they can always find a few dollars for a one-time expense ($100,000 is pocket change in a budget in the hundreds of millions). Although the Pittsburgh branch is the pilot site for staffless branches, the busiest rural branches, Sydenham and Sharbot Lake, could follow if the Pittsburgh experiment is a success. The savings from a staff-less branch are not that high, the salary of one librarian per hour. It cost about $40,000 per year, at the most, so the payback on the $100,000 is 2.5 years, but there will be ongoing maintenance costs for the equipment of about $10,000, and the equipment will eventually need to be replaced and/or upgraded, so it is really a 4 or 5 year pay back. This all leads to a question. Is it really a savings to eliminate one hour of wages for every hour of extra service by investing in all of this equipment, establishing all the neces-
sary protocols, and creating additional labour at the branch where the staff-less branch is being observed at all times on a video screen. Maybe it is, but it can’t be that much of a savings when all costs are included. Not all of the agencies that the City Funds are as stuck on the 2% as the library is. The Kingston Police are under the same 2% scenario as the library is. But in each of the last two years they have come to council with a 3.5% increase, each time explaining how COVID costs have made 3.5% the best they could do. It seems that the library has less leverage than the police A quick look at the numbers shows that Kingston collected $240 million from its residents in 2021, up $10 million (4%) from 2020. The City announced that the increase was only 1.6%, so they must include some assessment growth or some other factors in their calculations. But the rules they are imposing on the library are that the total budget request be kept to 2%, so it makes sense to apply that logic to the way they report their overall tax increase, and they don’t seem to have stayed within that limit. Kingston City Council seems to be content to let the library take the flak from the public and their own unions instead of allowing for a moderate budget increase to respond to growth in demand for library services. Because of the financial relationship between the City of Kingston and Frontenac County, the refusal to provide any funding for service growth in the library operating budget could result in staff-less library hours in Sharbot Lake and Sydenham before too long. And Frontenac County Council are not going to complain because they also like keeping limits on how much money they pay towards library operations. Technology has been a great addition to the KFPL. It has brought an online catalogue, ebooks, virtual programming. All great additions that have been particularly useful for rural library patrons. But staff-less branches don’t really add any value. But once they are in place, they will be the go-to method for increasing hours of service in the future. ■
December 16, 2021
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In response to the letter by Ken and carol Gorham Housing crisis December 2 2021 Your concerns of a housing crisis in north frontenac are quite true. The reason you’ve offered in your letter is valid as prices are at the highest. As a stakeholder in the rental business dealing with poor unresponsive township leadership that deliver an unrecoverable tax increases yearly combined with the provincial issued minimum rent increases. Councils inability to deliver an adjusted mill rate to reflect the accelerated property evaluation as assessed my MPAC makes investment in rental property a poor decision. Although the sale of a rental home affects and displaces the departing tenants it also affects the ability for a new resident to come into the area Sales of rental homes also potentially causes tenants to have relocate to other communities As this council continually deliver higher user fees cleaning up the “ purge” left by outgoing tenants has become tremendously expensive. Combine these factors and it is far easier to let a rental sit vacant and be sold than provide affordable housing to the residents After seven years of rule this mayor still has no plan for affordable housing for its residents What a shame - David Garrow
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(FRONTENAC, ON) - On December 13, 2021 at approximately 7:20 a.m. members from the Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in Central Frontenac. Upon arrival police observed that a five year old had taken the family vehicle out for a drive and got stuck in the neighbor's hayfield. He wanted to go to the store to get a pink toy tractor for his little sister. The child was not injures and the vehicle sustained minor damage. OPP would like to remind parents to always be aware of their children's whereabouts and to place their car keys were they are not accessible to children. ■
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Omicron Has Taken Over, And Case Numbers Are Rising Exponentially Storrington PS Closed To In Person Learning – Outbreak Up To 9 Cases. By Jeff Green FL&A Medical Officer of Health Dr. Piotr Oglaza has taken matters into his own hands in recent weeks in an attempt to slow the transmission of COVID in the region. He acted again early this week, this time with a focus on the activities of the 18-29 year old cohort in the City of Kingston. Everything changed last Wednesday (December 8) when Kingston Frontenac Public Health (KFLAPH) announced that a single case of the Omicron variant had been detected in the region. In response, the advice. for close contacts of known Omicron cases, was to be tested and to isolate for ten days, regardless of a person's vaccination status. Close contacts of Delta cases, who are fully vaccinated, were still being told to seek testing and monitor for symptoms, but were not required to self isolate. On Friday, KFLAPH said they were investigating over 100 possible Omicron cases. In a tacit recognition that the region had entered an Omicron wave, a new order was issued for all close contacts. “All close (high-risk) contacts must self-isolate for 10 days from the date of their last exposure to an individual with COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status or previous positive result. Regardless of a negative PCR test result, they are still required to self-isolate for 10 days from their last date of exposure. “All close (high-risk) contacts must seek PCR testing on or after day 7 as a clearance test, regardless of symptoms. If they do not complete a day 7 testing, they are required to self-isolate for an additional 10 days, or until they receive a negative test result.” As of Friday there were over 600 active cases in the region, and almost 500 of them among residents of the City of Kingston. The situation escalated further over the weekend. Queen's University, which had identified a suspected Omicron outbreak in several of its residences, cancelled in-person exams. Alarmingly, all students in residence at Queen's are double vaccinated, a demonstration of the vaccine resistance of the new dominant variant. Then, on Sunday night, KFLAPH confirmed new cases, suspected to be Omicron cases, stemming from the McKinnon Brothers Holiday Market on December 4 and 5, and asked everyone who had attended to self-isolate until they are tested and shown to be COVID free. Thousands attended that event. By Monday morning the testing capacity in KFLAPH had been overwhelmed. There were no spots available at the Beechgrove testing site in Kingston for 7 days, leaving KFLAPH scrambling to create new testing capacity. On Monday afternoon, KFLAPH announced that rapid tests are now available at family practices throughout the City, and for pa-
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tients at the Verona and Sydenham Medical Centres. On Monday, Dr. Oglaza announced a series of measures in the City of Kingston alone, in a new Section 22 order, which took effect at 6pm the very same day and will extend until December 20. They include reduced hours in restaurants and pubs, and a 5 person limit for all organised gatherings, indoors or outdoors. An hour later, the update on the KFLAPH dashboard graphically demonstrated why those immediate measures had been taken. There were now over 900 active cases in the region, about half being suspected Omicron cases. Of 359 new cases over the weekend, 291 were in Kingston, and 247 were among people aged 18-29, dwarfing the totals for all other age groups. The second most prevalent, the 40-49 year old cohort, had 27 new cases over the weekend. Dr. Oglaza also indicated that the short time frame for the Sec. 22 order aimed at the City of Kingston, was chosen because of an expectation that new provincial orders will be in place before the 20th. It should be noted that, as of November 29, KFL&A is the only region in Southern Ontario that has placed a limit of 10 on gatherings in private homes. While not as dramatic as the City of Kingston, the case rate in South Frontenac is also rising. With 20 fresh cases over the weekend, the 7 day case rate in the township is at an all time high of 59, which translates to 324 per 100,000 people. An outbreak at Storrington Public School has escalated. It now has 9 cases, 8 of which are active cases. The school is closed to in-person learning until after the Christmas holiday, along with 8 other schools in Kingston. The Limestone District School Board said the closures are due to staffing shortages stemming from self-isolation orders. The 7 day rate in Kingston is just over 500 per 100,000. The old red zone, under the colour coded system that was in place in Ontario until early June of this year, kicks in at 50 per 100,000. The positive testing rate in the entire region is now 6.69% (the red zone kicks in at 1%) There were also two cases confirmed in Central Frontenac on Monday. There were 35 people in hospital with COVID as of Monday, 14 in ICU and 9 on ventilators. According to Kingston hospital officials, all of the hospitalised individuals have the Delta variant, demonstrating how the Omicron and Delta waves of COVID are both having an impact locally.
COVID for Christmas? Graphic by Martina Field
South Frontenac Township has indicated that a media release regarding the state of the pandemic in the municipality will be released some time on Tuesday (see elsewhere in this paper or on frontenacnews.ca for that). Studies in South Africa indicate a doubling rate of Omicron cases every 3.2 to 3.6 days. If KFL&A follows the same path, even at a 4 day doubling rate, it would result in over 7,000 active cases by Christmas Day. The Section 22 order from Monday, which is targeted at restricting the transmission among the 18-29 year old cohort, is in part an attempt to keep that rate of increase from taking place. And on a provincial level, there is some belated recognition that what is happening now in Kingston will not remain in Kingston for long. A headline in the Toronto Star on Tuesday morning reads: “Kingston's Omicron surge leads to strict measures, and offers a preview”. On Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Keiran Moore was scheduled to make announcement on new measures in the face of the Omnicron variant. ■
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Wrapping presents for an extended period can cause strains on the upper back and neck if done improperly. Below are some tips to keep your back and neck healthy this holiday season. Stretching can help in preventing injury especially before doing something repetitive. You should stretch before you begin and around every 30 minutes of wrapping. Also be sure to not sit in the exact same position the entire time you are wrapping as this can cause stiffness and muscle fatigue. Avoid sitting wrapping presents on the floor. This will cause you to lean forward and put tension/ stress on your back and neck. Use a table and chair to wrap your presents. Also try to keep items you will be picking up or putting down constantly, like scissors or tape, within arm’s length. Be careful when lifting large or awkward items. When you lift something, the load on your spine increases and your spine can only bear so much before it is injured. When you are lifting, correct body position and lifting technique is crucial to preventing injury. Here is a step‐by‐step technique for lifting safely and preventing back injury: - Stand close to the object you are going to lift - Place your feet shoulder‐width apart. - Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible to squat to the level of the object. - Keep the load close to your body. - Use the strength of your leg and arm muscles to smoothly and slowly lift the load. Do not to jerk when lifting. - Pivot your feet to turn in the direction you want to move toward. - Avoid twisting your body while turning and carrying the load. - Bend your knees and slowly lower the load to its new location.
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Gr. 3-2nd – Claire Grant, Louborough PS; Gr. 1-2-3rd – David Wotherspoon; Gr. 4-3rd – Olive Whiteknight, Home Schooled; Gr. 1-22nd – Federick Whiteknight, home schooled; Gr. 1-2-2nd – Fawna, Loughborough PS; Kindergarten-3rd – Zoe Visser, St. James Major Catholic School.
Hard To Wrap. Easy To Give.
Merry Christmas We sincerely thank you for your business during the past year and wish you every happiness for the New Year Lynn, Dustin & Staff 8109 RD. 38, Godfrey Tel: 613-374-5604
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Merry Christmas from your
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▲ Gr. 3-2nd – Quim Sisson, Loughborough PS
▲ Gr. 4-2nd – Triton Tryon, Granite Ridge Education Centre
▲ Gr. 3-3rd – Emma Corrigan, Land O’Lakes PS
▲ Gr. 4-2nd – Pheobe Tanner-Drapeau, Granite Ridge
▲ Kindergarten-2nd – Chase Tooley, Clarendon Central PS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Bell
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▲ Gr. 4-1st – Carrie Webster, Granite Ridge
▲ Gr. 5-3rd – Cain Hill, Loughborough PS
O come,
let us adore Him
Warmest greetings and heartfelt thanks to those in Central Frontenac. Brent Cameron Councillor, Central Frontenac
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Arden................................Wanda Harrison.................. 335-3186 Battersea / Storrington....Amanda Pantrey................. 353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook........Nancy Skipper Denbigh............................Angela Bright....................... 333-1901 Henderson.......................Jean Brown......................... 336-2516 Inverary............................Judy Borovskis.................... 353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke.......Karen Prytula....................... 325-1354 Mississippi........................Pearl Killingbeck.................. 278-2127 Ompah.............................Linda Rush.......................... 479-2570 Marily Seitz.......................... 479-2855 Parham-Tichbome Elijah Abrams............... 416-276-3113 Perth Road.......................Peter Bird............................. 353-7303 Plevna..............................Rhonda Watkins.................. 479-2447 Sydenham........................Karen Brawley..................... 376-9848 Verona..............................Debbie Lingen.....................................
SYDENHAM Karen Brawley karnofsyd@bell.net
613-376-9848
• Hope everyone survived the high winds last weekend. So much damage was done. Thoughts are with those who faced some damage during it. Let’s remember community and how we help one another, so many people out helping with downed limbs, trampolines which blew across fields, etc. • The festive season is upon us. Although, with our COVID cases on the rise, it may be a little challenging to get into the spirit. A friendly reminder: we can all do our part where this virus is concerned. Kindness, common courtesy and common sense, 3 simple things which can have a huge impact. We all want to be healthy this holiday season. As we wind down 2021, let’s learn and go forward in good health and show this virus we are resilient. • Looking to spread some Christmas cheer and not germs? Don’t forget kind gestures, even an unsuspecting Christmas card dropped to someone’s front door could brighten someone’s day. I read online of a few elves in the village - great job, guys. • Our local Foodland still has some amazing artwork on display done by students at LPS. Thank you, kids, for decorating the bags for our local foodbank. The bags are for sale for $10 and $20 and have been filled with much needed items for our foodbank. Still time to get down to grab one and help with the need of food for winter in our community. You can always donate at cash, too. Just ask one of the cashiers to add it to your bill. • Keep safe, everyone, and let’s keep our numbers low this holiday season. Nobody enjoys being sick, and even more so nobody wants COVID, so give gifts, not germs, this season.
• VERONA Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com
▲ Gr. 5-2nd – Logan England, Clarendon Central PS
Tom Dewey
Councillor, Central Frontenac Kennebec Ward
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Stay Safe and God Bless from our family to yours. Tom and Shirley
Season’s Greetings
• What a year this has been! We are still striving to return to normal. Words such as “social distancing” and “quarantine” are still on everyone’s lips. New words such as “vaccine passports” and “new variants” are now commonly spoken. E-mails that I send and receive still include the closing signature “stay safe”. Hopefully, 2022 will herald in a new normal. • Thank you to all the residents, churches, organizations and businesses who have risen above with deeds of kindness to help to continue to get us through this crisis. It is very much appreciated. • There will be a Free Skate on Sunday, December 19 at the Frontenac Community Arena in Godfrey from noon to 1:20pm in honour of Wayne Reynolds (who passed away on November 14). The Hart family will be paying for this free event in his honour. Your support for the canteen will be appreciated by Judy Reynolds. • The Verona Community Association is holding a Free Skate on Wednesday, December 22 from 1pm to 3pm at the Frontenac Community Arena in Godfrey. This event will be sponsored by The Revell Ford Dealership. Covid protocols, masks and helmets are required. • Free Christmas Day Dinner! If you are alone for Christmas or unable to prepare a meal 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 613374-2884 or Doug and Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406. Dinners will be available for pickup between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Christmas Day at the Verona Lions Hall.
Kevin & Charlene Van Dusen (Owners) & Staff,
Northbrook Dec. 24, 7am-6pm; Christmas Day Closed; Boxing Day, 9am -5pm; Dec. 31, 7am-6pm; January 1 Closed
• 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. • Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!
ARDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com • Sadness overwhelms us all, with the passing of Helen Praskey. This wonderful woman left her mark in so many ways. She loved music, to dance, to laugh and have fun, to play bridge and teach tai chi. If you ever heard the Arden Glee Club sing you would understand how much she loved this part of her life. Not only did she direct the singers but wrote all 4-part harmony for them. This gem of a woman will be missed in so many ways. We loved you Helen!!. • Hope your Christmas Home Décor is set up for the Daytime & Nighttime viewing of the Oso Rec. Committee’s 2nd Annual Contest. Looking forward to the announcement of the winners. • Villages Beautiful will be presenting Holiday Luminaries throughout the Village Saturday December 18. There will be a “meet and treat” with Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied by the Elves, 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Township Parking Lot. At 5:00 pm, at the Railway Heritage Park, guests will be welcomed by the Town Crier, followed by an interactive rendition of a caring story along with an invitation to join into “The Happy Prince”. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. All Covid protocols will be in place. • Please don’t forget the Children’s Christmas Party at the Arden Church Saturday December 18, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. A donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated. There will be an Open House, at the Manse, in Arden. Please contact the Church to register your time slot. • Your kids can still send their letter to Santa. Santa’s address is Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO, Canada. • If there is a special message you would like to convey, please get in touch via e mail. • Listen to the silence. It has so much to say. • From our house to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!
Battersea/Storrington Amanda Pantrey
613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com
• Sending thoughts to the Storrington Public School community as they pivot to online learning due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Things seem to be hitting closer to home, I hope everyone is doing okay and staying safe. If anyone in the community is isolating and needs food/ medicine delivery, please reach out and we will make sure to get you what you need. I had a minor cold a few weeks ago and realized how difficult this world can be when you can’t even go get some medicine (shout out to my sister who came to my rescue with a cough-syrup delivery). • Are you looking for some last-minute gift ideas? Check out Frontenac County’s business directory to help you shop local and support small businesses. Visit directory.infrontenac.
Merry Christmas To All Our Friends, Old & New
Clelebrate that ChrIstmas feeling! We happily express our thoughts of thanks for your business this past year.
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Wishing you all a safe, happy holiday season from all of us here at
CARDINAL CAFÉ & SHOP 613.279.3734 cardinalcafeandshop@gmail.com HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Noon December 24th - January 2nd OPEN Monday , January 3th, 2022
We apreciate your loyal patronage this past year
DiCola Petroleum & Staff 613-267-1604
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ca. The handy search and filter features will narrow down by business type or location – Happy shopping! • What do you get when you cross a reindeer with a cow? A reinsteer.
• CLOYNE Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Lessons from a Christmas tree: “1. Be a light in the darkness. 2. We all fall over sometimes. 3. When things get tough-get glitter. 4. Share your gifts. 5. You were born to sparkle… even if your garland’s a little droopy .6. And, it’s okay to be a little tilted!” • Grocery shopping at this time of year can be hectic, indeed! Pre-order your produce for your Christmas dinner from Finnegan’s General Store! They can get anything you need including carrots for the reindeer! • Looking for some local handmade gifts; look no more! Stop by Holden’s Hearth at Home and Finnegan’s General Store and check out some of the featured artists! • 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. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. • Land O’Lakes Community Services want to say, “Thank you to Chelsea Robson and Kaladar-Barrie F.D. plus all the volunteers that made the Toy Drive a huge success. Special thanks to Foodland, Kevin and Charlene, for all their hard work and the space for us to use. And a big special thanks to our wonderful community and their generous donations to our Christmas Hamper Program.” • Yoga poll results are in! There will be two class offerings 11am and 1pm on Sundays at the Lion’s Hall, starting Jan 9. $100/8 week session/time. Registration Dec 12 at the hall 1 pm to 4:30pm. Bring proof of double vax. Free 15 minute stretch class each half hour starting at 1:15, DM me to sign up for a time slot, limited to 5 people per time, yoga mat provided, please bring a toy/food donation for the community. Beginners are welcome! • “You have the greatest gift! You can choose to be joy and kindness in someone else’s life. Because while the holidays can be wonderful but they can also be devastatingly hard. So many, behind the busy and lights are dealing with heartbreak and challenges and loss. Be the one who adds to their lives. Don’t let the busy take over. Smile often, be gentle more. Don’t let the frenzy win. See others. Be kind. Let love win.”
We'd like to give you the gift of
Joy
Denbigh - Vennachar Angela Bright bright.a@gmail.com
613-333-1901
• The Denbigh Stationary Christmas Parade of Lights sponsored by Denbigh Recreation has been rescheduled for this Saturday, December 18th, 6-7:30pm at Heritage Park. The event is all outdoors, masking required unless social distancing. Come and enjoy a hotdog, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate. There are loot bags for the kids and social distant visits with Santa! If you would like to enter a float, contact Tony or Gail at 613 333 2224. • Here is a look at the upcoming Meals on Wheels. Thursday, December 23rd is soup and a roll, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Thursday, January 6th is soup & roll, pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy and peas and triple berry crumble for dessert. If anyone is interested in these meals, please contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 x226. • Addington Highlands Public Library hours for the 2021/2022 holidays are as follows: Closed December 23rd, 25th, 27th, 30th and January 1st. Open December 28th and 29th. • Due to the power outage, the Denbigh Diners Christmas dinner has been rescheduled for Monday, January 10th. As of February 2022, the diners in Denbigh will resume the first Monday of every month. For info contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 ext.229.
HARLOWE Marie White
613-336-2557
• We wish speedy healing and get well wishes to the following gentlemen: Ron Marshall who was a guy who grew up in Harlowe is suffering a broken leg; Ed Shlievert from Ardoch has pneumonia. He is famous for making French Toast when we had the breakfasts for the United Church in Henderson; Jim Dix has been ill for quite some time and going to Kingston today (Monday) for another test. Hopefully their problems will soon go away, returning them to good health. • Lee-Anne White is back home today. No, she did not walk. Dan brought her home from Kingston. Hoping she will stay well. • Wishing all you great people a healthy and prosperous Christmas and joy throughout the coming year. Please obey all the rules of COVID and stay safe. See you in January. • Almost forgot. Santa Claus is a man of many skills. A few years ago, he delivered a bundle of joy to the Bakers. Darlene Baker was born on December 24. Happy upcoming birthday Darlene, and many more. Also, to brother Jim on December 29, and Doreen Black. How sweet! Happy Christmas to you all.
HENDERSON Jean Brown: Georgina Wathen:
613-336-2516 613-336-9641
▲ Gr. 5-3rd – Luke Peck, Loughborough PS • Our own Personal Trainer Jill Weese is offering her fantastic exercise classes called “Burn Baby Burn” and registration starts Jan. 4 with classes stating Jan. 6. Cardio edurance, exercise, and meal/food tips are featured. It’s super duper, and held in Northbrook Tues and Thurs at 4:30 at the LiCherished ons Hall.Registration for the new session starts January moments 4th, 2022!
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Wishing All Our Customers, Family & Friends A Joy Filled Christmas.
May this holiday season bring you peace, happiness & cherished memories. From Rob, Vennessa & Family
St-Isidore 1-800-465-4927 Perth 1-866-699-1799 Kingston 1-877-544-3335
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• Merry Christmas, readers, and let’s all stay safe by following all Covid directives and getting the vaccines and boosters.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas this busy holiday season.
Declaring that this holiday will be the best ever and that a bright Christmas spirit will fill your hearts with happiness. Many thanks
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! ...filled with good friends and family. We want to take this opportunity to send our thanks to all of you for your business and to wish you all the best for the holidays.
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▲ Clara Lightbody, gr.3, Loughorough PS
INVERARY Judy Borovskis
borovskis@kingston.net
• Church Christmas Services - Due to the increase in active case numbers in our communities, the decision has
The Perfect Gift
Merry Christmas! Thank you to all our patrons for your support throughout the year.
• Storrington Lions Club is looking for new members. Join us for fellowship and fun at our next dinner meeting at the Lions Club Hall in Sunbury at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022..
MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@sympatico.ca • Line Dancing at ABC Hall – Calling all Line Dancers- The winter line dancing session is coming up at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road. Fridays 10 - 11am, $35 OR $5 per class. Dec. 3, 10, 17, and Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28. Covid protocols are in place such as the requirement for Proof of double vaccination, masks must be worn except when dancing, and physical distancing will be maintained. For further information, please contact Rhonda, 613-885-8543. • Maberly in 1905 – Maberly Parsonage – The cellar for the new parsonage at Maberly for Rev. C. P. Clarke is about completed. [Perth Courier December 8, 1905)
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613 278-2127
• The whole community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Susan Mazerall, a wonderful woman and friend, loved by everyone. She will be so missed. Condolences to her husband and family and friends. • Olive Allen had a family get together on Friday. Sorry, Chuck – we didn’t make it to your place for coffee. Thank you, Chuck, for fixing my computer on Tuesday. I am so happy to see Facebook again even though I don’t know how to answer anyone. I was having a sick day on Tuesday and Chuck treated me like a doctor, bringing me Gatorade and gingerale and wouldn’t let me get off my couch to do anything. He has no idea how safe he made me feel . He stayed for about an hour to make sure I was OK. No wonder you are my Earth Angel – thank you so much, Chuck, and hope to see you next Friday. • I had a wonderful day on Wednesday when Alice Gilchrist, Mary Gemmill and Harriett Riddell and I went to Muddy Waters for Harriett’s 88th birthday celebration. It was a day of laughter and fun. I took some good pills so felt well enough to go with them. Muddy Waters gave her a big hunkin’ piece of strawberry shortcake with a candle and sang “Happy Birthday”. It was another memorable day for us. Wishing you many more birthdays, Harriett.
To all our family, friends, & loyal customers, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Conboy Maple Syrup
Godfrey General Store 8111 Road 38 at Westport Road, Godfrey 613-374-2345
been made to have Advent and Christmas Eve services for Inverary United and Battersea United Churches online (Facebook and YouTube). • Rotary Cash Calendar a great Christmas gift for $20! 313 chances to win and you can win more than once. Calendars available at Mrs Garrett’s Bake Shop, Inverary Pharmasave, Maple Country Home & Farm and Limestone Creamery or call Darlene at 613-353-1142. • Yoga and Pilates Classes at Inverary United Church cancelled. For more info: www.nomadyogini.ca or call 613-4534195. • Martial Arts classes at Inverary United Church hall cancelled until the new year. For more info call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742 or email hamidnam24@gmail.com. • Library Boxes located at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park have been emptied and covered for the winter. See you in the Spring! LCBO returnables are still being accepted at Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop and the donation jug remains on the counter at the Beer Store. Inverary Youth Activities Group sincerely thanks all in the community for the tremendous support! We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. • Eye glasses! Hearing aids! Donate anytime by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club. Help the Lion’s Club to help others in need. Remember! the Storrington Lion’s Hall is available to rent for special occasions. • Did you know that the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00am is not permitted from December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. • Ken Garrett Memorial Park Inverary Youth Activities Group is very happy to report that the new washroom building has been completed! The building has been winterized and we look forward to celebrating a “grand opening” with the community in the spring of 2022. It has been an amazing journey and we could not have accomplished it without YOU, and the incredible generosity and support from the many businesses involved in the construction. Also our sincere thanks to the businesses who chose to advertise on our diamond fence line with or without baseball happening and to the Township of South Frontenac. The building costs have been paid in full. Regardless of the strain that COVID has put on all individuals and businesses, you can never underestimate the strength of community spirit! Thank you! Simple words with a great depth of feeling. • Christmas Cookies for Sale at Battersea United Church. Call Roberta to place an order: 613-353-2846
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George & Darlene & family
We Wish You a Merry Christmas! May the love and family be a
special gift to treasure throughout the season.
Merry Christmas
Best Wishes in the New Year from the
Frontenac-Addington Trappers Council
Our special thanks to all
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Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year
There are many gifts we'd to give to you this Christmas. Peace, love, joy, happiness; are all the presents we are sending your way
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• Happy 50th Birthday to Tausha Virgin – hope your birthday was everything you wished for. Rock on, girl! • The Snowmobile Club had a full house for their craft event, despite the nasty road conditions early in the morning. Sorry I missed seeing all the great stuff that all the vendors had on display, but I probably saved lots of money by not going. I hear everyone (vendors and volunteers and visitors) were pleased with the turnout and hope I can make it next year. • Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
613-479-2570
• Nine hardy souls made it to the Cookie Exchange last Saturday, despite the slushy and icy roads. Everyone went home happily with containers filled with delicious cookies. • It is with a sad heart that we heard about the departure of Catherine Tysick from Rural Frontenac Community Services. Catherine was always a calm, compassionate and gentle presence as she worked diligently to provide needed programs for our area’s seniors. Our rural lives have been enriched by her dedication and she will be muchly missed. • The Food Bank box in the foyer of the hall is quite full but there is room for more. It will be delivered to the food bank in the morning of Friday, December 17. Thank you to all those who made donations for those who need the help. And thank you to the dedicated volunteers who provide this service to our communities. • Caroling at the gazebo and around the village will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. Liz and Jerry will be serving hot cider and cookies at 6:30 at the hall as we sing until 7:00. Then we will carol to the homes in the village. If you want to use the song sheets, bring a flash light and dress warmly. All are welcome to take part in this wonderful community event. • A big thank you to the road crew who plow and sand our roads and remove the many trees that came down during the wind storm.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Elijah Abrams 416-276-3113 elijahabram16@gmail.com • As I write this morning, we’re sitting without power up on Buck Bay Rd. Quite the windstorm last night. Looking at the outages on the Hydro One map, it sure seems that we are not alone! So far around 280,000 Ontarian’s are in the same boat. Hopefully people have some contingencies built into their infrastructure at home. And if not, In trying times is when you test your relationships with your neighbours and family. Stay safe, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. I gotta get to
Merry Christmas
powering up as much as I can with the generator for the time being! Have a safe week, and look out for one another.
Perth Road Peter Bird
613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca
• 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 continues to run until Sun., Dec. 19. Donations of peanut butter, canned fish and 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) • Birthday wISHES to those who have birthdays this week. • 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. • The Leland Helping Hand wish to thank all who took part and contributed to the recent bake sale. • EarlyON Child and Family Centres are offering free dropin programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice. Join us at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON. Starting Monday, January 3, 9:30am-2:30pm. For a full list of locations and times, visit: cityofkingston. ca/earlyon. Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Rural Frontenac Community Services. More information at www. rfcs.ca or call 613-279-3151 ext. 5
PLEVNA
Rhonda Watkins rhonda139@gmail.com
613-479-2447 613-264-5325
• If you are looking for some place to go on Christmas Eve, our community is filled with wonderful options! St. Kilians Catholic Church in Ardoch is hosting a service at 5pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna’s service is at 6pm and River of Life Christian Fellowship between Ardoch and
Wishing everone a safe & Happy Holiday Season & a prosperous 2022 Councillor Bill MacDonald Central Frontenac
Season's Greetings Here's hoping this holiday is the start of a joy-filled New Year. Best wishes to all our Clients and Friends.
from
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Plevna will be holding their service at 6:30pm. All are welcome and remember it is always much more fun when you bring a friend!! • Time is running out to visit the River Hill Farm’s 8th Annual Christmas Light display! It is Located on Strathadum Road in Ompah off River Road. A visit to view these beautiful 20,000 plus Christmas lights will certainly complete your North Frontenac Holiday experience!! • The River of Life Christian Fellowship distributed 22 food hampers this month to people in our community! WOW! • I had a lovely conversation with Edith the other night and she said that St Kilians Church in Ardoch would like to send out a Huge Thank You to everybody in the Community for supporting all of their bake sales at the Church throughout the year! It was greatly appreciated!! • Treacherous high winds greatly effected our community this past weekend, my family included. A vast majority of neighbours were without power for close to two days. Including North of 7 grocery store and Clarendon School! It was a massive wind storm blowing through! I put out a request on facebook to see if someone could lend us a generator and my family would like to Thank everybody that responded, including Lindy and Dale for lending us theirs to help save our food in our fridge and freezer. Two days without power is just too risky! First thing on our to do list for 2022 is fix one, or all 3 of our broken generators! • Here I sit typing out our last Plevna Column for the year three hours after my deadline with still no hydro. I can only pray that 2 days does not turn into 3. I cannot begin to express what a pleasure it has been for me to write our Community Column this year! Please stay healthy and safe and be careful and watch your pets on the thin ice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Rhonda
Wishing every one a Merry Christmas and joy filled season, now and throughout the New Year. John Inglis, Councillor
County of Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Blogsite: www.johninglis.net
Arden Batik Sarah Hale
Wishing you peace and joy at Christmastime.
Have a Happy Holiday Let's cherish the spirit of Christmas and the joy of friendship.
Pine Meadow Nursing Home Northbrook, ON
As we continue to navigate through the pandemic, we have pulled together as a community to support each other! From my family to yours we wish you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy & healthy 2022! Nicki Gowdy Councilor, Central Frontenac
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All. Men in White Designs Eric Black • (613) 200-1127 meninwhitedesigns@gmail.com
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Garden Club Looks To Plant Indigenous Commemorative And Healing Garden In Cloyne By Craig Bakay
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he Land O’Lakes Garden Club wants to plant an Indigenous Commemorative and Healing Garden at Benny Lake Park in Cloyne near the museum and as such presented their case to Addington Highlands Council at its regular (online) meeting Dec. 7
Spokesperson Mary Johnston told Council that she, Nancy Strachan and Rosemary Teed were chosen to begin the planning process but the entire club is involved and has had input. “This is a garden club project, were just representatives of the club,” she said. She said they have put away $5,000 and while they would be making a request for some funding from the Township, the project is still very much in the planning process and they’d be back once they get a budget figured out. The garden will feature the four indigenous sacred plants — tobacco, sage, cedar and sweetgrass as well as signage explaining the significance of each one and the teachings they represent. Johnston said the project began last May and was inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation report as well as the discovery of mass graves at former residential school sites. “But, it will be designed as a place of reflection for all,” she said. “None of us (the garden club) are activists, we’re gardeners. “We grow things.” The location of the garden was chosen for its accessibility, and she said the Cloyne and District Historical Society has lent its approval and support, as has North Frontenac Township. The North Addington Education Centre, which is right across the street, has even designated a viceprincipal to act as its liaison. But the most important contacts are with local indigenous groups, most of whom have already been consulted and expressed support for the project.
“Our primary concern is for First Nations and Metis to have their say,” Johnston said. “We need their input, their design. “They are the wellspring. The garden club members are the instruments of funding, organizing and planting.” As such, Johnston said, they’re hoping to finalize a design with First Nations and Metis communities early in 2022 after which they can finalize a budget, a large part of which will likely be an underground irrigation system. If all goes ▲ Gr. 5-2nd – Paiton Claus, Clarendon Central PS well, they’re looking at site O’Lakes Community Services for similar programs.” preparation for April-August and a dedication ceremony “I think we still have some money set aside for these Sept. 30. things that hasn’t been requested yet,” said Reeve Henry She said it will likely take a couple of years before they Hogg. get the garden to how they envision it but in any event, Contact Tracing the integrity of existing trees and placements will be preReeve Henry Hogg told Council that according to the served. Community Control Group, contact tracing for the Fixed Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch told Johnston that budget de- Santa Claus Parade in Denbigh wouldn’t be required beliberations for 2022 had yet to begin but are scheduled for cause they did not expect to exceed 75 per cent capacearly in the new year and encouraged to club to get their ity. request in as early as possible. When asked what a fixed parade was, Hogg respond“We have made grants to the garden club in the past,” ed: “It’s like a regular parade but it doesn’t move.” he said. Mississippi Valley Conservation “I think you’ll be very proud of the results,” Johnston Coun. Kirby Thompson reported that the Mississippi said. Valley Conservation Authority budget was not approved Rogers Cell Tower at its most recent meeting. Council concurred that a Rogers Communications pro- Election Signs posed wireless communications tower on Rosenblath Responding to a recent L & A County bylaw prohibiting Road in Cloyne is fully compliant with the proponent’s ob- election signs on County property including road allowligations. Final approval for the tower rests with Innova- ances, Coun. Helen Yanch said: “I guess I won’t have to tion, Science and Economic Development Canada. buy as many signs.” Christmas Hampers Coun. David Miles said: “I kind of question this (bylaw)” Council approved a $500 donation to the Denbigh Grif- to which CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed respondfith Lions Club for the Christmas Hamper Program. ed: “Some of the intersections get kind of cluttered. It’s a “This is new,” said CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed. sight lines issue.” “We have donated to the Northbrook Lions and Land Food Bank Council approved a $1,500 donation as well as a $25 gift certificate to the grocery store for staff in lieu of the annual staff appreciation dinner where food bank donations would normally be collected. ■
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North Frontenac Looking At Changes To CostOf-Living Increases For Employees By Craig Bakay
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mployee compensation was front and centre at North Frontenac Council’s regular (online) meeting Dec. 10 popping up at three places in the agenda.
“Generally, North Frontenac is competitive to the market comparators on aggregate for employee benefits,” concludes the minutes of the Township’s Personnel and Audit Committee from Nov. 23, 2021, following a report from Jane Mizanski, of Gallagher Consulting. As a public sector employer, the Township is required to show evidence that pay equity has been achieved and maintained and this analysis identified no pay equity gaps. The report, however, does propose a new salary grid to be implemented effective 2022 wherein incumbents will be assigned to the 2021 grid and then Cost of Living Adjustment (based on the August Consumer Price Index) be applied thereafter. But how that COLA will be applied raised the hackles of a couple of councillors.
“As identified in the Gallagher report, the current method for calculating annual increases that has been used since 2015 is atypical,” Treasurer Kelly Watkins said in her report. “Gallagher’s recommendation is effective 2022, the method would be updated to include the per cent increase at each step, rather than the current policy where the same set amount is applied to each step on the grid. The current method creates a different effective percentage depending on the step the employee is at. “For example the 2020 CPI rate was 1.9 per cent. However, employees at Level P (starting level on the grid) actually received a 3.12 per increase and the employees at level A (top level of the grid) received 1.27 per cent increase. Those in the middle would be close to the 1.9 per cent. Every employee received the same fixed dollar increase under the status quo system. Coun. John Inglis said the 2015 system
was introduced under then-mayor Clinton (Bud) Clayton using the logic that the price of a loaf of bread is the same whether you’re at the top of the grid or at the bottom. “I don’t think that (a new system) is an equitable way to proceed,” Inglis said. “I don’t think we need to follow what the herd does.” Coun. Vern Hermer agreed. Watkins said that in 2021, the August CPI and hence the COLA increase was 0.01 per cent. In 2022, it was 4 per cent for a twoyear average increase of 2.01 per cent. Staff Recognition Council acknowledged seven staff members for long service including firefighters Beth Webster (15 years), Matt Wheeler (10), and Alex Ross (10), Roads workers Jonathan Tooley (15), Dale Wise (15) and Teegan Wise (10 years in 2020) and Treasurer Kelly Watkins (15 years). Song Writing Contest Manager of Community Development Corey Klatt announced Tom Bishop of the Mackie Lake area was winner of the North Frontenac song writing contest for his song I Can’t Wait to Get Back. Klatt said they had 13 entrants in the contest. “We’ll be producing a video to put on our social media and to play whenever it’s appropriate,” Klatt said. “Maybe you should sing that before each Council meeting,” said Coun. Vern Hermer. Deputy Mayor In a 5-1 vote Gerry Martin was re-elected Deputy Mayor over Coun. Fred Fowler. Martin made one of the more amusing pre-vote speeches ever in making his case.
“My experience has been that whenever residents get annoyed at the mayor, they call me,” Martin said. “That seems to happen quite often and with all that experience, I’m getting used to it. “I also like the title and I’ve already got business cards printed up.” Fowler cited Frontenac County’s practice of allowing each mayor a chance to be warden for a year and he’d like to get more experience on Council, especially from the Deputy Mayor position. But the later may have been his undoing. “I do feel like there is a learning curve to the job and since this next year is the last for this Council, we may need someone more experienced,” said Coun. John Inglis. Cemetery Fees Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin on changes to cemetery fees: “So, if gramma dies, we have to pay $400 to put up a headstone? “It doesn’t seem fair. The price has doubled and it’s outrageous.” Recreational Vehicle Bylaw Coun. John Inglis on a proposed public meeting to discuss proposed storage amendments to the draft new recreational vehicle bylaw: “If you’re going to have a public meeting, they’re going to have to be a lot smarter than me. “This is very complicated.” “This bylaw is costing the Township a lot more than it’s taking in,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. “When we get the final number, you’re going to be blown out of the water by the numbers we have. “It’s one of our biggest enforcement issues.” “This could be a pretty low-cost solution to seniors housing,” said Inglis. “For $250,000, we could bring in five trailers and use a communal system.” ■
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Northway Home Hardware in Inverary Changes Hands
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eta Azulay was working at a Scotiabank branch in Kingston, and was also raising a young family in Inverary, when one day her husband Roger, who ran a tree service, came home and said he had met with Jack Barr. He’d met with Jack at a building that Barr was building in the “middle of nowhere” on a lonely stretch of Perth Road, south of Inverary, at the Moreland-Dixon Road.
“There was nothing there, no houses. There was a farmer's field across the road, and not much else,” Reta recalled last week, when contacted at what is now the Inverary Home Hardware store. “He came home from the meeting and asked me if I wanted us to open a hardware store, as if our lives weren't busy enough. But it seemed like an opportunity and we opened on June 11, 1988. We did not have any banner at the time, we were an independent store. The store was about 40 x 40 and we got a first order from a supplier and
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off we went,” she says of the very beginnings of Northway Hardware. They had some basic hardware, and some power tools in the store, and people responded well when they first opened because it meant less trips to Kingston for people in Storrington Township. Then reality set in. “Five days after we opened, there was a break-in and most of our stock was stolen, “said Reta, “it just about cleaned our shelves out. “ The police eventually found most of the stock in a warehouse in Ottawa, and they got some back, but it set them back to having to re-stock before selling their initial order. Also, Jack Barr opened his own store on the same property, which was a surprise, but eventually Northway became established. Roger scaled back his tree business and devoted much of this time to sourcing supplies, sometimes running into Noble Trousdale of Trousdale's in Sydenham, at warehouses in Eastern Ontario and as far away as Toronto. Reta kept working at the bank, with her mom and dad working at the hardware store, along with a few employees, for the first couple of years. Reta eventually dropped down to part-time at the bank. It wasn't until the store was better established, in 1996, that she left Scotiabank entirely, and has managed the hardware store on a full time basis, working as much as 7 days a week, for 25 years. Roger was the buyer, dealing with the back end of the store, and they made all of the major decisions together. “Roger is very analytical. He thinks through the problems and eventually comes to a solution. Don't tell him this, but he was the brains of the operation.” she said. The store has expanded a few times. They brought
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or God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: Hismother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ”The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Je-
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angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. - Luke 2: 1-19 ■
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North Frontenac's Cheryl Robson Has Seen It All, And Now She Is Moving On By Jeff Green
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heryl Robson started her municipal career in 1988, after working for the federal government for 10 years.
“I found a home in the municipal world. It is always changing. You work directly with other people on community problems, deal with local politicians who live in the communities. It's been a great place to work,” she said from her office at North Frontenac headquarters, near Plevna, last week. When she started working for Marmora and Lakes Township in 1988 it was preamalgamation days, and she was one of two people in the office at the time. “We were treasurers and administrators and everything else. We did everything back then.” She came to live in North Frontenac for family reasons in the late 90's. “We had a house in Marmora and a mobile home on Bishop Lake, where my father ran Bishop Lake campground at the time. (Her brother Bob and sister-in-law Allison run it now, along with Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre.) I said to my husband, we need to make a decision. We can't keep both places going. So we decided to move to the lake and build a permanent home there.” At the time, she was working in Stirling
for Stirling Rawdon-Township, which was a long commute from Hwy. 41. In 2002, she was at a municipal meeting when Penny Sharman, who was the then clerk for North Frontenac, when Penny told her North Frontenac was looking for a treasurer, and she should apply. “That's how I came to live and work in the same township.” she said. Her first role in North Frontenac was as Treasurer/Tax Collector/Deputy-Clerk, under Mayor Stan Johnston. When Penny Sharman left in 2004, Cheryl moved to the Chief Administrator/Treasurer posting, and since 2010 the Treasurer position became a stand alone job, and she has retained the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position. That is, until next week, when she will retire from her full time position. But, in keeping with the methodical way North Frontenac administration works, she will stay on with the township 4 days a week, on a contract basis, to mentor and train Cory Klatt, who is currently the Manager of Community Development, and who will take over as CAO in August of 2022. One of the key elements to the transition will be to hire a replacement for the Manager of Community Development position, a process that will be overseen by Robson, Klatt, and Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Personnel-Audit Committee Gerry Martin. “I have struggled with trying to find the right date to retire and there is no right date; however, with the next Municipal Election being held in November 2022, I feel the first of August 2022 is a good time for the new CAO to be in place,” she said. With four grandchildren, Cheryl said
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feel as though 2021 is coming to an end quicker than most. Perhaps I say this every year as another one slips by and I try to reflect upon what I had done, seen and experienced. With the pandemic closing us down for almost 2 years, with glimmers of ‘socializing’ hope peppered in every few months, it has been difficult to find a rhythm or get back into old habits. Perhaps this is a good thing?
For some, this may have been the necessary change to spend more time with family, determine what is most important to them, and to re-evaluate their life choices and maybe make changes accordingly. Our family was no different, we decided to make a move north and spent the summer preparing our home for sale and driving countless hours and surfing the internet to see what area made most sense for our current situation. We had no kids to worry about and knew we wanted to downsize and find an area, less travelled, that had a sense of community while still providing us with the space and tranquility we so yearned for. For us, the lockdown reminded us why we came to Ontario in the first place, open spaces, less hectic lifestyle, and sound quality of care for all stages of life. Employment opportunities were there for the taking and we jumped
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both feet to Battersea, then Inverary, and now Godfrey….and so far, no regrets. We have been in a Frontenac Township for just over 21 years now, and as I sit looking outside the snow is falling and coating my beautiful surroundings with the slightest sugary powder. The yard needs nothing, it is a thing of beauty with the tall pines surrounding me safely and the street noise reduced from a busy frantic crossroad to a few occasional vehicles that carry passengers to and fro, and the friendly delivery person surprised that a home has appeared in the woods. It is our sanctuary a place where we can rest, and call home, as we begin this next chapter in Central Frontenac. Over the past few months, as we continued to explore the area and discover what was available to us, we were overwhelmingly welcomed and accepted into the community. Each new adventure introduced us to a more casual way of living. Camping, hunting, fishing, and ATV’ing are but a few activities that are well represented up here. As the snow continues to accumulate, snowmobiles will take over the well-groomed trails that run between most of the towns allowing residents to get outside and explore what nature has to of-
she is tired of having to miss some of the games and concerts, many of the important events as they grow up, because her responsibilities in North Frontenac are quite demanding. As for the transition of the position to Cory Klatt, who was appointed as the CAO backup in 2011, as part of a long term succession plan that is coming to fruition now. “It is very difficult to recruit and keep senior people to municipalities such as North Frontenac, which is far from any large centre. We have seen municipalities around us have problems over the years. Cory lives in the township, he knows the communities and he is devoted to them, and he will do a great job with the team we have assembled over the years,” she said. The North Frontenac Township operation in 2021 is different from the one that Robson came to work at in 2002. “I remember when I asked employees to start keeping time sheets, and one employee went to the mayor and asked him where I had come from.” When the provincial government informed municipalities that they would need to have Asset Management Plans in place, so that all costs related to maintaining and replacing major infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were part of budgeting each year, North Frontenac jumped on it aggressively. It fit with the direction that the township was already headed in. The capital budget in North Frontenac is based on a ten year plan that is updated each fall. The operating budget is completed early in the new year. “We find it works really well to have a
long term plan like that. That way when we are able to get grants, which we have been successful in doing, we have been able to move things forward.” One point of pride for Robson has been the way the staffing in the township office has developed. “I care about the performance of all employees, and the future of the municipality. I try not to get rattled, and try to treat everyone the same, while following policy, and try to maintain a healthy morale, manage conflicts and deal with issues, right up front, to avoid them from escalating. “We have an effective and stable team environment. We work together, without silos, to meet legislation and the goals/ policies set by Council, while looking at possible efficiencies and how we can work better together. I am extremely proud of our municipality and all our devoted employees.” She also said that while the four mayors (Stan Johnston, Ron Maguire, Bud Clayton and Ron Higgins) that she has worked under have brought very different perspectives to their role, the mayors and councils have all been good to work with, and committed to the future of the township. “For many years I have appreciated Councils’ forward thinking, respect towards all employees, their support and encouragement for employees training and well-being, and taking care of business.” She said that as she leaves the township and the municipal world, she is happy that she came to work in North Frontenac in 2002. “I have had a very rewarding time working here. I will miss it.” ■
fer through a variety of modes of transportation including foot, bicycle, and horse. These trails offer a convenient recreational link to many businesses along the way including restaurants, hardware stores, and gas stations. Roadways join up the missing bits and it makes for a fun day to explore the trails and check out new communities. Poker runs and charity rides are but a few events that take advantage of these great routes and are where we have met some great neighbours and local business owners, with riders of all ages supporting various local organizations. Last night at the local yoga class, as I set my intention and reflected upon my year, I realized I wanted to express my thanks for good health, new friendships, and ac-
cess to excellent local services including the post office, pharmacy, township office, grocery stores, MTO, and clinics, to name but a few. For any newcomers to the area, I highly recommend joining a club or reviewing the Community Reporters section to see what is going on in the region. These contributors help others interact with the local area to meet new friends, explore new hobbies, or support great causes, like food drives and charitable events. I look towards 2022 with hope and an eagerness to get out there and meet more folk, share their stories, and give back when and where I can. Wishing the readers, much happiness for 2022! Cheers!
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Sharbot Lake Downtown Revitalisation Draft Plan C entral Frontenac Council met for the final time in 2021 this week, after this print edition of the Frontenac News had gone to be printed. One of the items on the agenda at that meeting was the draft report of the Sharbot Lake Downtown Revitalisation Committee. The report was prepared by Adriana Barbary, who was hired in the spring of 2020 to work with township staff and community volunteers on the downtown revitalisation process, using a template from the Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), which was the major funder behind the project. Given the timing of the process, Adriana has been burning up the phone and zoom lines for the past 19 months, meeting mostly virtually with township staff, business members and community members in the vicinity of Sharbot Lake. She is bringing the draft report to Council this week in order to receive the go-ahead to engage in a public con-
Township Of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Public Works Operator / Labourer Seasonal
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 an Operator/ Labourer in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the area Foreman and the Roads Supervisor, the Operator/ Labourer is primarily responsible for road maintenance operations such as but not limited to grading, culvert installation/maintenance, snow plowing, traffic control and asphalt maintenance. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Experience in operating a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, loader, backhoe, grader and snow plow equipment. • Able to maintain appropriate licenses required for driving and heavy equipment operation (Class DZ license is a minimum requirement for this position. • Two or more years’ experience in the road construction / snow plowing setting. • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with adherence to confidentiality are required • Able to perform other related duties as assigned, including labourer functions such as shovelling, sweeping, removal of debris, shop cleaning and other related physical activities. • Able to perform well in a team environment, have a positive attitude and welcome continuous education. • Able to follow all applicable health and safety regulations and guidelines. • Willing to report to the assigned Municipal garage on short notice and in a timely manner. • New hires will be expected to adhere to the Township of Central Frontenac’s COVID 19 Policy. The starting wage range for this position is $26.48 – $28.10 / hour. 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. Tuesday January 4th, 2022. Applicants may apply by email or through the Township’s mail slot located at the Township office,1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Clearly marked “Confidential – Operator / Labourer” to Steve Gould Public Works Supervisor Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 sgould@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.
sultation process in January, in order to present the final report to Council at the end of February. And in order for that to happen, Council is also being asked to approve an extension of her employment contract until the end of February. The report was presented to the Economic Development Committee last week, and the committee sent the report to Council with the recommendation that Council receive it and extend Barbary's contract in order to complete the final version for adoption. The draft reports outlines the process that has taken place, and provide background about the issues that are of concern to Sharbot Lake residents, and looks at some of the potential impacts of events that are outside of local control, including a potential passenger rail line coming through, possible upgrades to Hwy. 7, and the impact of a planning tool that Frontenac County is developing, 'communal servicing' on private or public property developments. The report also identifies 7 goals:
Township Of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Public Works Operator / Labourer 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 an Operator/ Labourer in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the area Foreman and the Roads Supervisor, the Operator/ Labourer is primarily responsible for road maintenance operations such as but not limited to grading, culvert installation/maintenance, snow plowing, traffic control and asphalt maintenance.
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1.The township continues to take ownership of the Downtown Revitalization effort and invest in sustainable growth, innovation, and economic development. 2.Cultivate a greater sense of place by developing a strategic plan for signage in the downtown. 3. Provide the community with accessible, safe, and wellmaintained routes, and public municipal facilities. 4. Support management initiatives to ensure that the functionality and charm of the downtown are meaningfully preserved. 5. Strengthen the downtown economy and facilitate new business and investment in the downtown. 6. Improve communication and collaboration among community leaders to develop a stronger workforce. 7. Promote and support community-led events, as well as existing assets and attractions in the downtown. Each of these goals is fleshed out in more detail, and activities aimed at accomplishing them are also sketched out. The Economic Development Committee is also recommending that a staff position be created to work in implementing the report and pursuing these goals if the final report is accepted by Council. Funding for the staff position would be included in the 2022 township budget, although the report envisions that the township may also be supported by Frontenac County and the local business community. When contacted by the News, Adriana Barbary said that even though getting to this point in Downtown Revitalisation effort has been much different than she had envisioned, because of the pandemic, “the plan recommends activities that should boost the downIt’s time for trees and town, and the report lays Mistletoe, For Santa and out what the options are his sleigh, And time for for the community to work dreaming Magic dreams on. I am confident from the As we greet this energy I've seen among Christmas day! the many people who have given feedback and expressed their commitment to building on what Sharbot Lake already has going for Thank You for it, that this will be the start of your Patronage! something, not just a report that sits on a shelf.”
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• Experience in operating a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, loader, backhoe, grader and snow plow equipment. • Able to maintain appropriate licenses required for driving and heavy equipment operation (Class DZ license is a minimum requirement for this position. • Two or more years’ experience in the road construction / snow plowing setting. • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with adherence to confidentiality are required • Able to perform other related duties as assigned, including labourer functions such as shovelling, sweeping, removal of debris, shop cleaning and other related physical activities. • Able to perform well in a team environment, have a positive attitude and welcome continuous education. • Able to follow all applicable health and safety regulations and guidelines. • Willing to report to the assigned Municipal garage on short notice and in a timely manner. • New hires will be expected to adhere to the Township of Central Frontenac’s COVID 19 Policy.
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Applicants may apply by email or through the Township’s mail slot located at the Township office,1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Clearly marked “Confidential – Operator / Labourer” to
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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Local Book Reviews: Corvus And Me – Solar Spark T
he fourth book in a series by Snow Road’s Joelle Hubner-Mclean, Corvus and Me - Solar Spark, follows the adventures of Janine, who is now 12 years old.
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The story starts when she falls from a tree being lured by some unusually shaped leaves glistening in the sun. Janine is transported from her day to day world to a magical world where Corvus the Crow is waiting for her to help in a quest to prevent the evil Faeran from his quest for dominance. She soon meets a horse, Solar Spark, aka Sparkie, and they embark on a journey. Faeran and the spies and dragonflies that he controls are constantly laying traps, all designed to make her succumb to her own fears and bring Janine to a state of despair. Like the other books in the series, Corvus and Me borrows from the traditions of epic journey tales, and from more modern sources such as CS Lewis. The plot propels the characters into action, while Janine, Corvus, the Right Whisperer, Solar Spark and even some of Faeran’s henchmen
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are given enough depth for readers to develop a sympathetic connection to them and their plight. Solar Spark is a progression from the other books in the series because Janine is older and has developed a more complex relationship to this magical world, which she knows well at this point. But will all of that matter if she does not survive and help her friends to keep Faeran at bay? Corvus and Me - Solar Spark is available in print and Kindle versions, from a link on the Corvusandme.com website. The print version is $12.99 and the Kindle version is $3.
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Whiskey and Wickedness
Larry Cotton is an author based in Lanark, who has an unrelenting passion for the 19th Century history of Eastern Ontario communities. He has now completed 7 volumes in his TrentSevern Waterway Series, Whiskey and Wickedness.
Each book features historical records from small hamlets, many of which have since disappeared and are only recognised now as names on road signs. “Vanished. Lost in the mists of time are more than one hundred cheese factories; general stores; taverns; blacksmiths, wagon making, harness making, shoemaking shops; schools; churches and temperance halls that once stood along the country
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The Frontenac News Christmas Greetings 2021 Christmas Craft Corner: DIY Mask Angel Craft
Dedicated to Jule Koch-Brison. The Christmas edition of the Frontenac News is always a special publication and that is because of our guardian angel Jule. She loved bringing the community together, inviting children to enter their art into the art contest, letting people know when and where the special church services would be, and learning a Christmas craft. She had me folding stars from newspapers when I started helping out at the newspaper as a teen. We talked a lot about how to re-use seemingly garbage items, so we made baskets out of plastic strips used to wrap the newspapers in. I think about her often. This summer I took some basket weaving classes using invasive english Ivy on Lekwungen Territory on Vancouver Island, and I really felt Jule’s presence. I wanted to show her what I had made, I wish we could work on projects together and share stories. It’s wild that it has been 5 years since her passing, I think about how much of a community builder she was and how her love shows up in this community in the way that people have cared for one another in the Pandemic. I hope she would be proud of us. I'm not sure what she would think of this 2020 Christmas craft. (Sorry Jule!) I used clean masks because it was a little too morbid to create Angels out of used masks. And with that I give you this ridiculous craft, and a picture of my cat Cleo modelling the face mask angel decoration. Materials: 2 masks, clear tape. Scissors Instructions: 1. Tie a knot in one of the loops of your first mask. 2. Fold the mask a fifth of the way, and tape the loop to the mask on the inside.
5. Fold the mask accordion style, like a bow tie with the strings on top.
3. Bunch together the other end of the mask, I used a pen lid to pinch it together but it's not necessary.
4. Take your second mask and cut off the bottom end of the loops. Not the wired side.
6. Bring forward the first mask and fold the bunch tip with the loop at the back.
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9. Bend the wire of the angel’s wings so that they fan out.
10. Tie up the loose strings, and you have our face mask angel decoration!
7. Fold the second mask over the first mask.
8. Pull the loop around the folded part creating the angel’s head. Loop around a few times.
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roads of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties” Cotton compiles his books from research into newspaper archives and other sources, and presents his findings in a mix of photos, lists of names, and anecdotes. The books can be read from start to finish, or by cherry picking. As the title suggests, Cotton rarely misses an opportunity to recount stories that end in either drunkenness or violence, which often happened in tandem. He is also interested in both the distilling and pub industries, as well as the temperance movement, which was still picking up steam in 1910, which is when the most recent entries in the book come from. The accounts of the mining industry are particularly enlightening. Here are a few tidbits from the book. The Frontenac Lead Mine (Frontenac Draper Lake Mine) operated between 1866 and 1870, 1875 and 1880, between 1903 and 1905, and until as late as 1917. All told aout 5,0000 tons of lead were extracted. When the mine started up in 1870 the Stoness Brothers, Jabez and James arrived. Jabez opened the Farmer’s Inn at Perth Road. “At some point, his Methodist beliefs in abstinence cause him to close the Farmer’s Inn. It was reported that he rolled the surplus whiskey barrels down the hill behind the public house into the swamp. Jabez also served as the reeve for a few years.” Sydenham holds a large Canada Day celebration to this day, as it did 125 years ago as well. But things have changed. “Dominion Day in 1885 was observed with more than the usual vigor in Sydenham ... the proceedings as a whole maintained an orderly character. Several drunken rows, however, occurred on the following two days. One man was stabbed in the breast and another almost had his head split open with an axe, yet there were no arrests in connection with these disgraceful occurrences.” There were few characters as devoted to money and whiskey as confederate army deserter Loftus Haines,
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who made his way up to Flinton, now part of Addington Highlands, in 1863. When he heard that bounty’s ranging from $2,700 to $3,500, paid in gold coins, were being given to the “Substitute” union soldiers, Haines joined and buried his money along Dead Creek, which is near Henderson. He deserted the army, swam across the St. Lawrence River and returned to Lessard’s Tavern in Flinton to drink away his money. He then severed one of his toes, discoloured his hair and re-joined the army under another name, and did the same thing. When he did the same thing a third time, he was finally shot dead. But he left up to $10,000 in gold coins buried along Dead Creek. In the Lessard hotel, he left a locked box with a map and instructions about how to get the gold for his fiance. But before anyone had a chance to go looking for it, a fire swept through the Dead Creek area and all of the landscape features on the map were gone. So the gold coins were never found. Whiskey and Wickedness Volume VII is available locally at the Arden General Store (C4 Convenience), Parham General Store, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Godfrey General Store, Troudale’s General Store, Perth Road Store, Finnegan’s General store, Cloyne and District Pioneer Museum (in season) and the Sunbury General Store.
Life's Beauty By Mike Spurrel
There's beauty all around the world in every living thing. From the warmth in a smile to the touch of love; they can make one's heart just sing. To watch an eagle soaring high with all its power in flight. The moon and the stars, they're all such a beautiful sight. From the wind in the trees, the smell of fresh flowers and the sounds of the babbling brook. To the roar of the ocean; it's sands on the shore and the warmth in a well written book. If people could open their hearts and their eyes, there's beauty for each to behold. For everyone's life holds the sights and the sounds for the glories of futures untold. (Mike Spurrel lives in Mountain Grove)
Spreading Cheerios! Mr. McCrady’s Grade 8 class at Loughborough Public School organized a community-based initiative by collecting 600+ cereal boxes that will be donated to our local foodbanks. As part of a STEM activity, they designed a school wide domino course using the cereal boxes.
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Card of Thanks I want to thank everyone who helped me through my first year of cancer -doing so many things for me. I love you all so very much. Thank you Alice, Elaine, Valerie, Olive, May Gemmill, Harriett, Chuck, Steven, Shauna, Mark, Terry, Meals on Wheels, especially the SL drugstore (Mary), Denzil and Evelyn, the people who brought me boxes and boxes of Ensure (can’t remember your names but that was so kind of you), all the people who visited and brought me food. Thank you for all your help. I know I forgot some of you. A special thank you to my family who came every time I called. Thank you for all your help and thank you for helping me find the important things like my smile, my hope, my courage. You took away my sadness, my depression, and all my feelings of being alone. I couldn’t live without all of you. Merry Christmas to Jeff and his staff and thank you for having a spot in the paper for writing up my little bits of news when I have some. I don’t write every week because I can’t. Let’s all toast together that 2022 will be a covid-free year at some point. (We can dream can’t we?). Love and blessings and thank you to everyone. Pearl
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OBITUARY Camile Arsenault passed away peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Friday, December 3, 2021. Reunited with his devoted wife Val in heaven. Dearest father of Dennis (Lisa) and Ron (Kelly). Cherished grandfather of Sara (Keith), Danielle (Sam), Lindsay (Tyler), Jared (Amie) Caedon and great-grandchildren Maverick and Kiely. Sibling of Emile, Estelle, Georgette, Edna, Jean-Marie, Jeannine, Gilsele, Dianne, Norman, Roland, Lorraine, Lucie, Marie, Nicole, Leo, Dennis and Jeannette. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook. A graveside service has taken place at St. John Catholic Church Cemetery, Flinton. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www. milestonefuneralcenter.com
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ICE WATER SAFETY If You Don’t Know, Don’t Go
As a courtesy, the Township is reminding all residents and visitors who use the lakes, rivers, streams and ponds in North Frontenac of the importance of ensuring that they are prepared and aware of the dangers of Winter Ice conditions. Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Skating and other winter activities, create an opportunity to venture out onto the frozen lakes, rivers, streams and ponds during the winter months. The Township is not responsible for inspecting or identifying winter ice conditions. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to ensure that the ice they are about to head out on to is safe. If you don’t know the ice conditions do not venture out onto the ice. Recommended best practices for minimum standards for Ice Water safety:
Although these are minimum standards they can be affected by factors such as temperature, water currents, springs, lake turn over and other external factors.
IF YOU DON’T KNOW! DON’T GO. Hypothermia: What happens to the body when suddenly plunged into cold water? The first hazards to contend with are panic and shock. The initial shock can place severe strain on the body, producing instant cardiac arrest. Survivors of cold water accidents have reported the breath driven from them on first impact with the water. Should your face be in the water during that first involuntary gasp for breath, it may well be water rather than air. Water Temperature
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▪ Ice with a thickness of 2” or thinner is unsafe and should not be travelled upon;
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▪ Ice with a thickness of 5” may be used by snowmobiles or ATV’s for travel; ▪ Ice with a thickness of 8-12 inches may be used by small cars, or light trucks. Red Cross Ice Water Safety https://www.redcross.ca Ministry of Natural Resources https://www.ontario.ca/page/ice-fishing
Winter Pond If you go through the ice
Dangerous Ice Check with local businesses, trappers, snowmobile clubs and residents as to the local ice conditions. Check the ice yourself before you head out. Keep in mind that ice conditions change daily. Never venture out alone, always let people know where you are heading and when to expect your return.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM ICE THICKNESS FOR CLEAR ICE
Hypothermia Chart Cold hands cannot grasp a thrown rescue line, or hold onto an ice surface. Within minutes, severe pain clouds rational thought. And, finally, hypothermia (exposure) sets in, and without rescue and proper first aid treatment, unconsciousness and death.
Be Prepared: Carry safety spikes or a spud bar. Brace Yourself: Hold your breath and be ready. Stay Calm: You have some time don’t go into “cold shock.” Find the Hole: it’s the way in and the way out. Stay Afloat: Keep your head above water. Control Breathing: It will help conserve energy. Get in Position: Find the strongest thickest ice. Get out of the water: use your arms and elbows to get your body up on the ice. Kick Your Feet: Kick your feet to help get out while you pull with your arms. Roll Away: Don’t stand up, roll away from the hole. Retrace your path: The ice got you there. Get warm, Get help: Hypothermia is still an issue.
Good Ice We hope that this will be helpful in making your winter visit to North Frontenac safe and enjoyable.
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Friday December 17
SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER CANCELED 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Cancelled because of increased COVID risk in the community. See you in the new year
Saturday December 18
ARDEN – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 1pm. Arden Pastoral Charge. Activities, stories & more. Bring Food Bank Donation. DENBIGH - STATIONARY CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS 6pm-7:30pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Outdoor event, Covid protocols. Enjoy some snacks, loot bags for kids and social distanced visits with Santa. To enter a float call Tony or Gail 613-3332224 OMPAH - CHRISTMAS CAROLING 6:30pm-7pm. Ompah Hall Gazebo. Contact Laurie for info 1-204996-1138 SHARBOT LAKE - BLUE SKIES FIDDLE ORCHESTRA LIVE PERFORMANCE 2pm-5pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Special Guest TRXTRS & Linda Grenier. Covid protocols. Tickets
available by pre-order ONLY. Contact Cindy McCall 613-278-2448 or cindy.fiddlermusic.mccall@gmail. com SHARBOT LAKE - LUMINARIES AND MORE! 3pm-7pm. Sharbot Lake Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Township Office Parking Lot and enjoy food by Frenchie’s Chip Hut. 5pm Meet at the caboose for activities and stroll the village for lights.
Sunday December 19
ARDEN - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-5pm. Arden United Church. Hosted by Kaitlyn Ostrander, all are welcome, covid protocols. GODFREY - FREE SKATE 12pm-1:20pm. Frontenac Community Arena. In honour of Wayne Reynolds who passed away Nov 14. Your support for the canteen will be appreciated by Judy Reynolds.
Wednesday December 22
GODFREY - FREE SKATE 1pm-3pm. Frontenac Community Arena. The VCA is holding a free skate sponsored by Revell Ford. Covid protocols, masks & helmets required.
Thursday December 23
SYDENHAM – GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm2pm. Grace Hall.
Friday December 24
ARDEN – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 4pm. Arden United Church. Outdoor ceremony. ARDEN - DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS SERVICE 10:30am. Arden Weslayan Church. Covid Protocols. No service Dec 26. ARDOCH - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 5pm. St.
Kilian’s Church. BATTERSEA – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Storrington Pastoral Charge (Inverary & Battersea Churches) Online Services (FB and YouTube) In effect until Jan 9th. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 7pm. KALADARADAR, Bethal Pentecostal Church. Tune in to 88.3 FM to listen in the parking lot. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna. All welcome, Covid protocols. CLOYNE – ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT 6:30pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Covid Protocols in place. HARROWSMITH - CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 6pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Please call or email church office if you would like to attend. HARTINGTON 4:30pm. Portland Community Church. Covid Protocols, please RSVP HENDERSON – CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP 7pm. Henderson United Church. Covid protocols, all welcome. Shelia 613-336-2467 MOUNTAIN GROVE – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 5:30pm. Mountain Grove United Church. RSVP. Covid Protocols. PERTH ROAD – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7pm. Perth Road United Church. PLEVNA – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6:30pm. River of Life Christian Fellowship. Covid Protocols SHARBOT LAKE, ON – CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 6pm. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Covid Protocols. No
Service Dec 26. SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6pm. Sydenham Holiness Church. Contact Pastor Vern to reserve a spot 613-453-1158. Covid Protocols.
Saturday December 25
NORTHBROOK - FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER 1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. All welcome. Reservations required, proof of vaccination, bring utensils. RSVP Marilyn Bolender 613-336-1573 or marylin.bolender@bell.net. Takeout available, donations accepted. VERONA – FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER 11:30am-12:30pm. Verona Lions Hall. If you are alone please register by Dec 17th. TAKEOUT ONLY. Call 613-374-2884 or 613-374-3406 to register.
Sunday December 26
CHURCH SERVICE 10:30am. KALADAR, Bethel Pentecostal Church. Tune into 88.3 FM to listen in the parking lot. SYDENHAM - CHURCH SERVICE 11am. Sydenham Holiness Church. Contact Pastor Vern to reserve a spot 613-453-1158. Space Limited, covid protocols.
Sunday January 2
SYDENHAM - GOSPEL CONCERT 6pm. Sydenham Holiness Church. Featuring the Gospel Oprey Quartet. Contact Pastor Vern 613-453-1158 to reserve a spot. Space limited, covid protocols. SHARBOT LAKE, ON – WORSHIP SERVICE 6pm. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Covid Protocols. Special Guest speaker Rev. Eric Carter.
PROPOSED 91.5m GUYED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER · Tower Location: 1352 Devil Lake Road, Westport ON · GPS Coordinates: 44.607896°, -76.461688°
ANY PERSON may make a written submission to either individual listed below by 5pm Sunday January 16th, 2022, with respect to this matter. All comments must be received by the close of this business day.
· The facility will include mechanical equipment cabinets at the
This project is a federal essential service undertaking under the EORN Cell Gaps initiative and the Proponent's mandate to improve coverage and capacity of the cell network in the region. Learn more about EORN at www.eorn.ca
base of the tower within a security-fenced Compound. The tower will provide LTE wireless voice and data services.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the approval of this Site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”). The Township of South Frontenac has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as a commenting body to ISED and the Applicant. For approval process information contact the local ISED office at 1-855-4656307.
Proponent Contact: Rogers Communications Inc. Jeff McKay FCSI MBA, Site Acquisition (Contractor) (519) 566-9267 j_mckay@rogers.com Land Use Authority Contact: Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St., Box 100, Sydenham, ON Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services cdodds@southfrontenac.net
Emma Hancock was one of 103 children who came to the Verona Medical Clinic on Dec 8 to get their COVID vacination and visit with Santa. Such a great night! Thanks Dr Gibbens for inviting Santa to come! Parents were able to take pictures of the kids after they got their Covid vaccine. Then we’re able to get stickers and a little gift on the way out.
Wishing you a Very
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! From Lonnie, Rhonda, Charlie & Amy Watkins
PROPOSED 91.5m GUYED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER · Tower Location: 1985 A/B Westport Rd. S., Frontenac ON · GPS Coordinates: 44.597847° -76.600821° · The facility will include mechanical equipment cabinets at the
base of the tower within a security-fenced Compound. The tower will provide LTE wireless voice and data services.
ANY PERSON may make a written submission to either individual listed below by 5pm Sunday January 16th, 2022, with respect to this matter. All comments must be received by the close of this business day. This project is a federal essential service undertaking under the EORN Cell Gaps initiative and the Proponent's mandate to improve coverage and capacity of the cell network in the region. Learn more about EORN at www.eorn.ca PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the approval of this Site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”). The Township of South Frontenac has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as a commenting body to ISED and the Applicant. For approval process information contact the local ISED office at 1-855-4656307.
Proponent Contact: Rogers Communications Inc. Jeff McKay FCSI MBA, Site Acquisition (Contractor) (519) 566-9267 j_mckay@rogers.com
and Firewood
Ardoch • 613-479-2447
Land Use Authority Contact: Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St., Box 100, Sydenham, ON Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services cdodds@southfrontenac.net
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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.
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HALL RENTAL
Employment Opportunity Part-time Public Internet Support Student – Plevna Library
The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Part-time Public Internet Support Student – Plevna Library. Working under the direction of the Manager of Community Development (MCD), the incumbent will provide support to the public, in relation to internet and general computing issues, at the Plevna Public Library.
SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-3720917. VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www. veronalions.ca
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 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.
The salary range is $13.50 per hour and the normal work week is 10 hours. Hours may vary; weekend work will be required to meet the job requirements. A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office. For further information, please contact Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A., Manager of Community Development at (613) 4792231 ext. 233 or email recreation@ northfrontenac.ca Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please note: Per the Townships Personnel & Employment Policy – Section 22.6 - New Employees will be required, as a condition of employment to provide Proof of Vaccination Status demonstrating that they are Fully Vaccinated and agree, as a condition of continued employment, to maintain their Fully Vaccinated status (including Boosters, if required by Public Health) and provide any subsequent Proof of Vaccination Status, as may be required by the Township, subject only to the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code per Section 22.3.3. Failure to do so will result in the Offer of Employment/Engagement being voided.
Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on January 13, 2021 Clearly marked “Confidential – Library Student” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca
The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:
Request For Tender
RFP 2021-24 - Radon Mitigation at Barrie Hall, Library & Forestry Office (14225 Highway 41, Cloyne, ON) Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 233. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFT document: “RFP 2021-24 Radon Mitigation at Barrie Hall, Library & Forestry Office (14225 Highway 41, Cloyne, ON)” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, January 13, 2022 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0
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 RENOVATIONS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring and more. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300
TOWING
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
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Alternate member to the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee The Township of North Frontenac is seeking resumes for a vacant position for an Alternate Member to the Committee of Adjustment / Planning Advisory Committee. The Committee of Adjustments is the approval authority for Minor Variance and Consent (Severance Applications. The Committee also provides recommendations to Council on other land use planning matters. Job duties shall include, but are not limited to, sitting as a Member in the absence of another Member; completing site visits and reports as required; and attendance at conferences, seminars or workshops as required. Candidates must be willing to upgrade through training courses and self-study; hold a valid Driver’s licence; and have a high degree of tact and public relation skills. Preference will be given to a Candidate with knowledge of and hands-on experience with planning documents and comprehending land surveys and maps. Compensation: Meeting and site visit per diem and mileage paid. Please direct all specific inquiries to the undersigned. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please note: Per the Townships Policies, Committee Members will be required, to provide Proof of Vaccination Status demonstrating that they are Fully Vaccinated and agree, to maintain their Fully Vaccinated status (including Boosters, if required by Public Health) and provide any subsequent Proof of Vaccination Status, as may be required by the Township, subject only to the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information gathered is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. Please apply with a detailed resume byNoon local time on January 4, 2022 by letter or email Clearly marked “Alternate Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee Member” to Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 E-mail: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.c
December 16, 2021
What You Can Do To Help The Cataraqui Trail
T
he Cataraqui Trail has been there for all of us throughout the pandemic. It gives us a place to find peace, and enjoy nature, while we re-energize. Stretching 104km from Strathcona in the west to Smith Falls in the east, the Cataraqui trail gently winds through the rural landscape, passing through small hamlets, villages, and towns along the way. Cataraqui Conservation, with its partners (the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail, Stone Mills Township, Township of South Frontenac, Township of Rideau Lakes and Town of Smith Falls), maintain this pristine Canadian gem, so we can enjoy this trail all year long! In addition, Cataraqui Conservation and its partners have been successful in obtaining Federal and Provincial grants, as well as Private donations/grants which have assisted in providing funding for several initiatives including signage, trail surface improvements, parking, gates, and bridge re-decking. While many enjoy the trail, not everyone is aware of what they can do to keep the trail in its current condition and even improve it. There are four ways you can help the trail: 1) Complete User Survey - Take 5 minutes to fill out the Cataraqui Trail Survey on our website at https://cataraquitrail.ca/. 2) Become a Friend - Join the Friends of the Cataraqui. It is tax deductible! 3) Purchase Merchandise - Cataraqui Trail merchandise can be purchased at the Outdoor Centre located in the Little Cataraqui Conservation Area, located at 1641 Perth Road in Glenburnie from 9am to 4pm, daily. Photos and pricing are available at https://cataraquitrail.ca/. 4) Donate - The Cataraqui Trail is a registered charity. Donations of $20,or more, will receive a tax receipt. Cataraqui Trail Survey Thank you to the over 360 people who have already taken the survey! Your feedback helps the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail better understand how you use the trail and any improvements, you would like to see. However, we know that our current response does not fully represent all those who use the trail, or how much the trail is truly loved! Please take 5 minutes to answer 6 questions. Your input will help to inform decisions about the trail and could assist in securing grants. Who Are The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail . The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail is a volunteer group that advocates for the sustainability, enjoyment and stewardship of the Cataraqui Trail. We monitor the trail for hazards and maintenance issues and we report these issues to the Cataraqui Conservation.
Villages Beautiful needs support
F
or almost 20 years the Villages Beautiful Festival of Trees has been a Christmas tradition in Central Frontenac. The Villages Beautiful volunteers bring the community together through the festival. They also use the festival to raise money for the work that they do throughout the year. They use proceeds from the festival to beautify public spaces throughout the community. They work tirelessly from spring until fall, planting, weeding, watering and nurturing nature for the benefit of the whole community. When the outdoor work winds down, the festival planning begins. We are fortunate to have these caring and dedicated people around us. Over the last two years, like everyone else, Villages Beautiful has had to adjust their plans. Due to the ongoing challenges of the Covid19 Pandemic, they have made plans for a wonderful alternative outdoor event instead on Saturday, December 18. Here's a quick rundown of activities which will take place on in the Village of Sharbot Lake on that day. From 3-7pm Santa and his helpers will be on hand to greet children in the parking lot across from the township office. There will be hot chocolate and hot dogs available for pur-
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GREC Food Drive Delivers The Goods
Granite Ridge Education Centre had their annual food drive for the Food Bank. The classes competed to see who had the most donations and Ms Schalls grade 5/6/7 class won the pizza lunch for the most donations. They dropped off all the collected food at the food bank on Thursday December 9.
chase during this time, courtesy of Frenchie’s Chip hut. From 4-8 pm Luminaries will be lining some of the sidewalks of the village in recognition of the Season and the Solstice. At 5pm the Town Crier will be making an official announcement from the stage at Railway Heritage Park. Following that, weather permitting, the public is invited to join the Paddy (our Crier) and local dignitaries for stroll around the village to enjoy the luminaries. There may even be some unofficial carolling during this time. And Brian Robertson of North Frontenac Little Theatre will be presenting a short, interactive version of “The Happy Prince” Villages Beautiful is delighted to help bring the community together to celebrate the holidays, but this year they can also use some help. They need to raise approximately $6,000 each year to continue their service to the community. Due to cancellation of the festival for 2 years running, those funds are dwindling. They need money for plants and trees and signage. They also need to replace the lights on the tree at Soldiers Memorial Hall. Villages relies entirely on the generosity of the people in this community. To that end they have set up a Gofundme page – Villages Beautiful Festival of Trees – where people can make donations towards a $6,000 target. All donations are welcome
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • 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.
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. Christmas & New Year Garbage and Recycling Collection Changes The Holidays always produce more refuse than any other time of the year, so please recycle responsibly. Be sure your tagged garbage & recycling is at the curb by 7 am on collection day. Follow the proper recycling collection material & rules (especially cardboard) to ensure collection. Regular collection day Holiday collection Monday (Dec 27) Tuesday (Dec 28) Tuesday (Dec 28) Wednesday (Dec 29) Wednesday (Dec 29) Thursday (Dec 30) Thursday (Dec 30) Friday (Dec 31) Monday (Jan 3) Tuesday (Jan 4) Tuesday (Jan 4) Wednesday (Jan 5) Wednesday (Jan 5) Thursday (Jan 6) Thursday (Jan 6) Friday (Jan 7) Loughborough WDS will be closed December 25th and 27th; January 1st and 3rd. Portland WDS will be closed December 25th and January 1st. The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed December 23rd 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 The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will not be open on the 4th Thursday of the month for December. It will reopen in the New Year on January 13th then again on January 27th. 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.
THINGS TO DO 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. 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
News & Public Notices 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. 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.
Invite a friend and come out to Frontenac Community Arena for a leisurely skate
Public Skating
Sundays, Noon - 1:20 pm $2.50 per person
• CSA approved helmet with screen recommended
Parent & Preschool Skating Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 10:30 am $2.50 per person
• CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended • For both parent/guardian and child. Child must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer'sinstructions
• Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface
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Note: Public Skating may he cancelled on occasion due to tournament schedules or public holidays. Please call In advance to confirm.
4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net
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memory by the third our fourth night. “Every house has a drawer filled with drums and maracas to hand out, and the singing can go on well after the Novena is over. There will definitely be lots of food each night as well.” The food might include empañadas or other popular dishes but there are two dishes that are associated with the Novenas, and have to be there every night. One is savoury and one is sweet. The savoury dish is Bunuelos, a cheese fritter often made with Cassava flour, cornstarch, milk and eggs. In Colombia, the cheese that is used is called Queso Costena. It is a semi-hard salty cheese, somewhat like a Greek Feta. All of the ingredients are brought together to make dough, and pieces moulded into balls, which are deep fried. The saltiness of the cheese is set off by just the right amount of sugar to make a successful Bunuelo. Making them is a learned skill, and there is a potential for disaster if everything is not done right. “If there are air pockets in the dough, it can cause an explosion when the dough heats up in the hot oil,” Lina said. “It can be quite dangerous.” In Colombia, bakeries that specialise in Bunuelos do a brisk business during the Novenas. “Everybody wants the Bunuelos to be fresh. The orders come into the bakeries in the morning and people line up at the best Bunuelo bakeries, in the early evening, to pick up their order, just in time for the Novena,” Lina said. In addition to the Bunuelos there is Natilla, a special Flan that can be made in four or five versions, and at least two different Natilla's are expected at a proper Novena. In Lina's family, her aunt Nubia is the “Queen of the Natilla”. “Even if she is not able to come to a Novena because she is busy or is invited somewhere else, her Natilla are there, and they are always just right.” Different flavours of Natilla include the standard caramel flan flavour, as well as a very white cinnamon coconut flan served with blackberries. For drinks, a lot of people drink beer or wine at Novenas, and some take a 'tinto' of strong coffee. Aguardiente, an anise flavoured alcohol, is the traditional spirit in Colombia. “It is not a drink that I really like,” said Lina,
“but Canelazo, which is a hot drink with cinnamon and sugar along with Aguadiente, is not as bad.” Christmas Eve is the feast day for Colombians. Many different foods are eaten; ham, stuffed pork or turkey in many families, although Lina's family is vegetarian so they eat a rice dish that is almost like a vegetarian Paella. At midnight presents are delivered by the baby Jesus in most Catholic families, although Santa Claus has been making some inroads in Colombia in recent years. Midnight mass takes place after the gift giving, at about 12:30 am. Christmas Day is a rest day, kind of like Boxing Day in North America. All of the traditions have been carried out, and it is time to eat leftovers and be lazy. For Lina, the aroma of Christmas in Colombia is canela, or cinnamon, and the signature taste is the salty, slightly sweet, crispy and soft Bunuelo. Recipe (Out of concern for the safety of our readers, we are not including Bunuelos in our Colombian recipes. We will stick with a Natilla recipe”) INGREDIENTS 12 servings 5 cups of milk ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 1 and ¼ cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon of butter Ground cinnamon for serving INSTRUCTIONS Pour 4 cups of milk into a big pot. Then add the sugars, and cinnamon sticks. Stir all ingredients with a wooden spoon and bring milk to a boil over medium low heat. When the milk comes to a boil, remove from the stove and let it sit for about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch with the remaining milk until dissolved. Put the pot back on the stove, over medium low heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the dissolved cornstarch into the hot milk and add butter. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it thickens and you can see the bottom of the pot. Pour immediately into a serving dish and let it cool for at least an hour. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
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journey of Mary and Joseph that led them to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. Lina Lopez, a Columbian who is currently working on her Masters in Developmental Psychology in Montreal, will miss out on Christmas in Bogota this year. She talked to the News about the Novenas, Christmas food and family traditions. “The Novenas come every year, of course, but each year it all gets organised at the last minute. People start calling and talking about who will host each night, at which relative or which friends house. Somehow it all comes together.” Although there is a different reading every night of the Novenas, marking the progress of Mary and Joseph, much of the Novena ceremony includes chants and songs that are repeated each night, so even people who don't remember some of the words to the songs on December 16, will have them committed to
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