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Construction values stood at $33 million at that point, which was higher than the full year in in 3 of the 4 previous years. Permits for 62 new homes had been issued for the first three quarters of the year. And the planning departments in both South Frontenac and Frontenac County are reporting an increase in planning applications, indicating that construction activity will continue to be strong into the future. In South Frontenac, 65 new lots were created in 2021 through plan of subdivision and condominium approvals, and 71 new development agreements were completed, a new high. Frontenac County provides planning services for Frontenac Islands, and North and Central Frontenac. The number of planning applications was up substantially over 2020, which had been a record year. “We are fortunate that we hired a new planner” said Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning Services and Economic Development. “It has helped us to keep up.” A report on the business case for a communal servicing corporation in Frontenac County, which would provide the opportunity for the development of privately owned water sewer systems in selected locations in Frontenac County, is expected to be brought forward in February. It has the potential to greatly increase the diversity and volume of building projects in Frontenac County. Currently, the construction of single family homes, with private wells and septic systems, is the only way to create new housing in Frontenac County, except within the Village of Sydenham where there is a public water system in place but no public sewage system. ■
South Frontenac Mulls Plans Over Replacing CAO Carbone By Jeff Green
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outh Frontenac Council met in a special in camera meeting on Thursday of last week (January 6) to talk about options for an interim replacement for Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Neil Carbone, who will be leaving on February 25. When the in-camera meeting ended and Council moved back into open session to formally adjourn the session, they did not “rise and report” as sometimes happens after an in-camera meeting. “Council did provide direction to staff on next steps in the recruitment process for a Chief Administrative Officer as well as direction on an Interim CAO,” South Frontenac Township clerk Angela Maddox told the News, in an email, the day after the meeting. “Neil Carbone has placed a closed session item on the January 11, 2022 council agenda regarding the selection of an Interim CAO. This is a report that will be tabled at the meeting, I am presuming it will be a verbal report,” Maddox added. When contacted at the beginning of January, a few days after the township announced that Carbone was leaving, Mayor Ron Vandewal said that one of the issues that Council was going to be considering had to do with this being a municipal election year. “Recruiting consultants that we have used in the past have told us that it is advantageous to be recruiting for a position like a CAO after a municipal election. Depending on who gets elected, in all of the municipalities across the province, there are senior people looking for a change,”
said Vandewal. “Also, it might be best for a new council in South Frontenac to have a say in how we proceed, since the CAO is the only person who is a direct employee of Council. Everyone else on staff reports to the CAO,” he added. South Frontenac has replaced their CAO only twice in the last 18 years, when Gord Burns retired in 2009, and again when Wayne Orr retired in 2019. Both retirements were planned a year in advance, the councils of the day hired a consulting firm to provide them with a short list of candidates. This time around, with only a 6-week window before the departure of Carbone, the appointment of an interim CAO with plans to start recruiting a year from now, once a new council is in place, is being considered. For his part, Neil Carbone said that he was not expecting to be leaving South Frontenac only 21/2 years after arriving from Prince Edward County, but the opportunity to take on a senior role in Kingston was available to him at this time, and he felt it would be a mistake to wait. He will be one of four Commissioners reporting to Kingston CAO Laine Hurdle, instead of having the top job in the township. However, he said that there are other opportunities that made him decide to take on the position as the head of Corporate Services in the City. Not only does Kingston have 6 times the population of
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Editorial: We May Be Getting Over Omicron, But It's Getting Harder To Tell
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e may be getting over Omicron, but it is harder to know now Even before the first Omicron case was identified in KFL&A on December 8th, Dr. Oglaza, the local Medical Officer of Health, indicated that we were experiencing community spread of COVID-19 in the region. Confirmation that the Omicron variant was part of the local mix, was accompanied by the announcement that the contact tracing system that had been in place since the start of the pandemic, was being dismantled because the community spread of COVID was too widespread to make it useful, or viable, as a strategy for containing the spread of the virus. At the same time, the main testing centre in Kingston developed a one week waiting list. All of that spelled the beginning of the end of the old way of looking at COVID in KFL&A, which focussed on daily new case numbers, as well as cases per week and active case numbers. There are too many cases now, and the virus was spreading too quickly to count them. For some reason, the COVID wave pattern, in KFL&A, shifted from that of the rest of the province this fall. The Delta wave hit the region later than it hit the Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions, and then merged with an Omicron wave that hit this region two weeks earlier than the rest of the province. This is why we had the highest COVID case rate of any region in Ontario at any time during the entire pandemic, in late December, even though our testing and tracing system had already been overwhelmed. Now, as the hospitalisations numbers in Ontario, on a per capita basis, are about the same as those in KFL&A were in mid-December, about 150 per million, the rate in KFL&A
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South Frontenacs, it is also a single tier municipality that offers a full range of urban services; water and sewer, bus service, social and housing services, a dedicated police force, and more. Carbone also lives in Kingston. He will start his new job on February 28th. “I thought there was no sense waiting. I want to get started,” he said. He said that the Verona Community Master plan will be finished before he leaves, and he expects that the hiring of a design architectural consultant will happen soon after that. His other priority is the 2022 budget, which is being finalised this month. South Frontenac is in the midst of developing a new Official Plan, which the planning department is spearheading. Carbone said that he will provide some of
has dropped. In a relatively upbeat media call last Wednesday, the most up-beat in over 2 months, Dr. Piotr Oglaza said that 18 KFL&A residents were in hospital with COVID 19. Nine of them were receiving intensive care, and 6 of those required ventilation. These numbers, he pointed, were about half of what they had been two weeks earlier. He stressed that these numbers do not necessarily indicate that the Omicron wave has peaked in the region, partly because it is only possible to know that a wave has peaked in retrospect, once the daily ups and downs settle into a true pattern. The hospitalisation rate in the region has increased to 21 since that call, which was on January 5, and there are 11 people under intensive care and 7 on ventilators, with one new death, bringing the total to 23 in the region. Dr. Oglaza said he was also encouraged by the impressive vaccination stats in the region. 57.7% of those eligible (over 18 years old) have had a booster dose, and the rate of first doses among those 5-11 is over 60%, both figures that are at or near the highest in the province. Among those 12 and over, 93% have received at least one dose of vaccine and 90% have received two doses. These high rates of vaccination reflect the success of the local vaccination program over the last year, and particularly in recent weeks, with over 100,000 third doses being administered, in a one month time-frame, in a region with a population of just over 200,000 people. The Family Health Team in Sharbot Lake delivered 1,500 doses in three one day clinics, a clinic in Marysville delivered 500 doses in one day. Pharmacies have been shouldering a lot of the vaccination burden as well, and the drive through clinics in Kingston have
his insights around the creation of a bylaw to regulate short term rentals, which he worked on at Prince Edward County, to Council and the planning department, before he leaves. “I will make a presentation to Council about short term rental policy options. They will have to consider enforcement as well, because without that, a bylaw would not be effective.” He said that under his leadership, “a number of changes have come to the organisation and we’ve got a lot of new skilled, capable faces. We’ve got quite a few initiatives under way and I don’t expect those initiatives will lose momentum. “As a leadership team, there is a lot of resiliency in the office. They are a pretty capable and highly motivated group, a temporary vacancy or an interim CAO will not change that. It's a pretty good situation for the township and a pretty good situation for the recruitment of my successor. The township’s got a bit of a higher profile than it had before. Reflecting on his time in
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But when, as federal and Quebec officials are saying, protecting the health interest of all Canadians requires forcing some unwilling Canadians to inject something into their body that they do not want to inject into their body, he needs to demonstrate that the threat to the public good is direct and unambiguous. People have their own reasons for resisting vaccination. For some it is a matter of principle, for some it is for legitimate health reasons, for others it is an act of rebellion, and for some it is based on fear, warranted or not. We are all different, psychologically and physically, and everything, vaccines included, cause different reactions in different people. Governments have appealed to self interest, civic-mindedness, to convince people to get vaccinated, and most of us have. They have used the carrot and stick approach, and Quebec is about to require proof of vaccination to enter liquor and cannabis stores, as a technique to convince reluctant people to get a vaccine. Some of these measures are clearly coercive. But to resort to name calling, like the Prime Minister has done, or all the way to
South Frontenac, he said that he found the council and staff were very forward thinking and open to new ideas. “I found that very refreshing. It’s not that anyone was shy about expressing their opinion about proposals, but there was a
willingness to consider new ways of doing things. Not all townships are like that. “I think the future is bright for South Frontenac. There is not a lot of turmoil here. ■
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astings Prince Edward Public Health and Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health have updated the information reported on their respective COVID-19 Dashboards, in response to changes in COVID-19 testing eligibility. As announced in late December, the Ontario government has made significant changes to the eligibility for publicly funded Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing, in order to ensure testing is available for individuals who work in or attend highest risk settings. Publicly funded PCR testing is now limited to symptomatic high-risk individuals, and individuals who work in high-risk settings. This change came into effect on December 31, 2021 and as a result, positive cases confirmed by PCR testing will underestimate the true number of individuals with COVID-19 in the community. To address this, local public health agencies are changing how COVID-19 cases are reported in their regions. Changes to the dashboards include: • Reporting of cases limited to 'high-risk cases', and only active and new cases. • Discontinued reporting any Variants of Concern (as Omicron is the dominant variant, and only a small number of PCR tests will be screened for Omicron). • Discontinued reporting cases by age, source of acquisition, geography, and status of vaccinations, as high-risk cases only represent a segment of the population.
• Discontinued reporting cases per 100,000 as case rates no longer reflect the rate of the whole population. • A new graph that depicts hospitalizations over time. • Differentiating between data from before and after the change in testing eligibility on all existing graphs for testing and cases over time, as the time periods are not comparable. • Reporting of new outbreaks is limited to high-risk settings such as long-term care homes, retirement homes, hospitals, and congregate living settings. Going forward, the COVID-19 Dashboards will be updated on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For more information on changes to the COVID-19 Dashboards and to view highrisk COVID-19 cases by region. • Hastings Prince Edward Public Health • Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health For more information on recommendations for PCR testing and the eligible groups. All residents are reminded that testing is not needed to know what to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19. ALL individuals with symptoms of the virus MUST isolate for a minimum of 5 days, even if you are not eligible for a PCR test. For the most up to date information on COVID-19, visit www.kflaph.ca/Coronavirus or www.Ontario.ca/coronavirus. ■
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From the headline I assumed that your journalist would cite recent revelations about COVID numbers, however given the context and the many observations made, there is a gaping hole in the research for this article by omitting the statements made by Dr. Kieran Moore regarding "incidental" COVID hospitalizations. On December 30th in public statements, Dr. Moore used Kingston's COVID hospitaliations as an example where they were reporting "up to 50%" of their hospitalizations were incidental, in that the patients were hospitalized for other reasons and happened to test positive for COVID, but were included in the COVID hospitalizations statistics. I was very disappointed that a front-page article devoted specifically to this subject would omit something of this significance, especially since Dr. Moore used our region as his example. Given that KFL&A health officer Dr. Piotr Olgaza is using COVID hospitalizations for his public health decisions, the statistics being 2x the number of hospitalizations due to COVID is a serious matter of public concern. - Owain Jones
Why is this even being considered? The library is in many ways the hub of our community; designed for a particular purpose; open to and accessible to all. How is Council going to explain to those in the community who donated their time, energy and funds that their efforts to provide such a great facility were in vain? They certainly didn't render their support to fund office space. The Library should not be moved like a pawn on some administrative board. It already has its space; designed for its purpose as an information source, community centre and gathering space, offering other services too numerous to list in this letter. How can you justify moving it simply to satisfy "future staffing and service needs? I would hope Council will see that perpetrating such an act is without merit and is definitely not in the public interest. To proceed is in fact an egregious abuse of your office. For shame! Sincerely, - S.A Hook
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• A number of teams from this section have gone to the lumber woods. – The council of 1887 will again take their places for 1888, and conduct the business of the township for another year. Their service for last year was appreciated and highly commended. – John Gamble is our school teacher, and has the minds of fifty of the rising generation to mould in the right direction. – The new sleighing and nice weather brings an unusual amount of people to our village on business. The merchants report trades fairly good, whilst the mechanics are over worked to meet the demands of their customers. Mr. J.C. Korry has a gang of men at work three miles from here taking out pine, basswood and ash logs, and a number of farmers around are engaged in the tie business. [Perth Courier Jan. 13, 1888]
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• Finally, winter is here. Though the many days in a row of –20 degrees seem farther and fewer between, we still are no strangers to them. My water pipes remind me of this. It is great to find ways to enjoy outside any time of year, but seemingly more important in winter, so we can stave off those incessant winter blues that come with short days and cold nights. Make sure to check the thickness of the ice when you're out there, try and always ride with your friends when you are out sledding (more fun anyways). • Annual meeting followed by first organising meeting for 2022 Fair! The Fair board is always looking for more community members to get involved - all ages are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet or reconnect with neighbours, earn volunteer hours, and preserve the heritage of the only fair in Frontenac County. • Let me know what events are happening in the area, and I'll see you up at the ODR, Parham!
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January 13, 2022 of Christmas tree lights and typing away, I can hear things flying around outside! Luckily, I haven’t seen any cows fly by the windows yet, but the night is still young! This sure has been a season for high winds and roving temperatures. Unfortunately, winters like this make ice very unpredictable, so please be cautious on the lakes. • With the kids home doing online schooling for the next few weeks, did you know you can borrow a robot from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library? It’s true! Check out Dash Robotic Kits and Makey Makey Circuitry Kits online at kfpl.ca with your library card. Both kits come with everything you need to learn and have fun together! • Don’t forget that during these newest Covid restrictions, North of 7 Restaurant, home of the most delicious wings that you will ever enjoy, will only be available for takeout. Their operating hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 11-7pm. • Please join me in wishing Happy 107th birthday this month to our fabulous community matriarch and friend, Lee White!! It is so nice to see you smiling and enjoying your big day, Lee!!
Sydenham Karen Brawley
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• Well… We did it - 2022 has arrived. Clearly, not off to the start we all may have wished for. But one thing we all have in common throughout these challenging times is the wish for good health. Let’s show this pandemic the power of our village. Together, we can get through this. • Our local businesses are doing a fantastic job, kudos to each and every one of them. Your support and kindness to our local businesses and their employees means more than you know. Thank you. • Here’s hoping virtual education is short lived, and we can get back on track soon. Keep it up, students, teachers, and parents, and whoever is helping kids through this. You got this. • Well, Eel Bay seems to have somewhat frozen over. However, Sydenham side just recently formed a layer. When in doubt of ice conditions, please stay off them. Including pets. • All GRACE activities and groups are suspended until further notice (Fitness Class, Grace Cafe, SALT Luncheons, care support groups). Meals on Wheels and Foodbank are available, plus some other services with modifications Thanks to the folks at the centre for all you do. Need to reach them, call 613-376-6477. • Let’s do our part. If unwell, please don’t go out unless absolutely necessary. Ask a friend, neighbour, anyone to help you. We can and will get through this. We never dreamt we’d be saying this for this long, but... It is what it is. • Stay safe, Sydenham. 2022 will get better.
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• Melissa Elliot from South Frontenac Community Services would like volunteers and sent this info. Do you enjoy working with children, and being outdoors? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community or gain volunteer hours? Come volunteer in the Kid’s Corner at the South Frontenac Snow Social on January 22! Volunteers needed to help set up, facilitate, and take down kids activities ( BINGO scavenger hunt, snow painting, obstacle course, games) at the Sydenham Point. Shifts will be 2 – 2.5 hour in length ( 9:30am – 12:00pm, 12:00 – 2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm). Volunteers should meet Megan under the tent on the football field 10 minutes prior to the start of their shift. Please call Melissa at: 613-376-6477 ext. 209 or email Melissa.elliott@sfcsc.ca
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• Happy New Year to all, and I hope everyone stayed safe during the holiday period. • Just wanted to say a big “thank you” to Jeff Green of the Frontenac News for keeping us up-to-date on all of the Covid happenings on Facebook. Our little paper needs Community support so send off a donation to the paper - any amount is appreciated. • Arden lost a couple of long-time residents during the holidays. Lois Scott, long time Ardenite and friend to all, passed away in late December, as did Ellard Stitt. • Both community supporters will be missed. Condolences are sent to their families. • Another “thank you” is sent out to the Sharbot Lake Medical Team and their volunteers. Opening up a Vaccine Clinic for the entire community to keep us safe was a Christmas blessing to all. • With the spreading of Omicron and lockdowns, there
January 13, 2022 is not much happening, so if you have anything you would like posted in the column, please send me an e mail and I’d be happy to add it to the weekly events. • Remember, difficult doesn't mean impossible.
Battersea/Storrington Amanda Pantrey
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• Hello, Battersea! Happy New Year! My mistake for missing last week – The holidays got away from me. Thanks, as always, to Mom and Dad for reminding me last Thursday that I had no entry. • Hey Nicholle, what goes up but never comes down? Your age! Happy Birthday, Snotty! Love, Boogs. • The Storrington Lions Club is hosting food drive in support of the Battersea United Church Food Bank. Drop off is at the Lions Club in Sunbury on February 4th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. • More news from the Storringtion Lions Club: They are hosting a take-out Ham Supper on Saturday, February 12th, pick up at the Club from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20 per-person and can be reserved by calling 613-353-2086. All proceeds from the supper go towards projects and initiatives in our community. • Please reach out if you want to include a birthday, anniversary, joke, anecdote, or anything at all in the Battersea column. I’d be very happy to hear from friends and neighbours around the village. • What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends.
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• It is pretty cold outside! If you need to warm up, pay Finnegan’s General Store a visit and have a coffee on the house! Thank you, Stephanie and Michael! • Welcome, Annette and Darren Baker! They are the new owners of Kashwakamak Lakeside Cottages. They are excited to head into the upcoming cottage season along with their five children. They are honoured to continue the great work done by Alice and Pete. They are excited to spend their summers in this beautiful area, to make new memories and new friends! • While the province continues to cope with COVID, people are not able to continue their exercise program indoors. Fitness instructor Jill Weese has a solution; Group Outdoor Fitness Walk every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 beginning January 11, 2022. You are asked to park at Foodland, wear winter clothes and boots with a good tread, wear a headlight and reflective markings, and bring water. Get ready to sweat! The cost is $10.00. For more information and to register, call Jill at 613-888-8922 or email her at Jillweese777@ gmail.com. • Go fishing with your family! The Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. The Ontario government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free. Mark these dates on your calendar: February 19-21, 2022, May 7-8, 2022, June 1819, 2022, and July 2-10, 2022. • Valentine’s Day is not that far off. There are many local businesses ready with beautiful gift ideas. One such business is Finnegan’s General Store who are now selling Stevens Pottery creation. • Due to the recent COVID restrictions in the Mazinaw Eatery will be closed for dining. They are offering takeout on Saturdays only from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stop by to enjoy their delicious take-out options. • As well, North of 7 Market and Restaurant will only be open for take-out on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am to 7:00pm. • Chiropractor Mitch Broser’s practice is up and running! He can be found downstairs at the Lions Hall every Tuesday and Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Online bookings can be made at http://mbhealthperformance. janeapp.com/#staff_member/1.
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• A tentative schedule for the Denbigh rink has been posted. Skating is open every day except for scheduled hockey nights. Hockey nights are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:30pm to 9pm (approximately); Sundays 4 to 9pm (approximately). Maximum number on the ice is 25. Visit the Addington Highlands or Denbigh Rink page on Facebook for updates. • The Meals on Wheels menu for the remainder of January is as follows: 20th Soup & Roll, Salisbury Steak with fried onions, mashed potatoes, corn with vanilla caramel cake for dessert; 27th Soup & Roll, Southern Fried Chicken, potato wedges, sunrise veggies and apple pie. To place your order, contact Shelby at 613336-8934 ext.226. • The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. The next pick up is January 25th. Please call Gail at 613-333-2224 for pick up. The Food Bank serves the communities of Denbigh, Vennachar, Griffith and Matawatchan. • Unfortunately the Diner's Club is not currently able to meet due to the current restrictions, but looking forward to when they can meet again.
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• Great news... The parking lot located between White Lake/Evergreen on Hwy 38 has been enlarged and new gravel has been leveled, making it a great spot to park and walk if you are planning to hit the trails heading north/south. • Discussions have begun about the proposed change in hours for the local dumps. Here are the details from Nicki Gowdy on Facebook: "On the agenda is a proposal to change the hours of the Wemp Road and Road 38 Waste Sites. Currently, the sites are open 5 days a week but the waste management committee is recommending that they change Wemp Road to Monday Friday, and Saturday from 8-5 closed at noon for lunch, and Road 38 would only be open on Tuesday and Sunday from 8-5 closed at noon for lunch. What are your thoughts? You can also watch our meetings on Central Frontenac YouTube channel as they are live-streamed!" https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_wXsmN2IuSNWn-T0dyIcPqw%20 • Thank you to everyone that donated to the two most recent fire victims in Verona and Inverary.
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• I hope you all had a good holiday, as well as we could. George and I were like a couple of raccoons hibernating. Home for Christmas, New Year’s and my birthday, which was January 2nd. • Bells are ringing, streamers are flying and many candles are glowing at a young lady’s place. Lee Anne White just turned another year younger at 107 (wow). She wants to argue that it’s 103. Happy belated birthday last Sunday (January 9th), and many more, Lee. • Dan White has a birthday coming up on January 9th. Have a good one, Dan, many more. • Three more young guys are getting close to cake and ice cream. Clifford Shorts, January 17th, and Terry good, January 21. And Ken Black has a big birthday coming up, on the 15th, I believe. Ken, we wish you a great day, and we hope your legs get better for the new year. Many more great exciting years and good health.
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Monday, January 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm Due to covid 19 restrictions the meeting will be virtual and held via zoom. Please contact Rosetta McInnes at 613-268-2548 or harhayaud@gmail.com for information on how to participate and for passwords to access zoom. The meeting is open to the public. Regular meeting to follow the annual.
Kingston Frontenac Public Library January Book Looking for a way to casually connect with fellow readers? Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Book Chat is a monthly online discussion group for adults who like to read. “If you like to talk about what you’ve been reading but feel that a book club where you have to read an assigned title isn’t for you, check out KFPL’s online Book Chat,” said Anne Hall, Programming and Outreach Librarian. While you are always welcome to discuss any book or literary trend that excites you, there is a special theme each month. In January the theme will be Tales from Home — that is, books about your hometown or homeland. Do you have a favourite book, either fiction or nonfiction, that evokes memories of where you grew up or where your family comes from? Next month’s theme will be Freedom to Read, and March will be Mystery Month. Book Chat meets on Zoom at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. There’s a new format for 2022: instead of signing up once for the whole series, participants will now register separately for each month. Please note that registration always closes at 5 p.m. on the day of the program, so remember to register early to secure your spot. This month’s program takes place Wednesday, Jan. 19. Register online at https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/ 5881132 or by phone at (613) 549-8888. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link immediately upon registration and will need to download Zoom in advance. ■
KFPL Presents Child Deveopment Series Child development, especially early childhood development, sets the course for a person’s lifelong health, behaviour, and learning. It impacts social, emotional, and physical outcomes, which is why understanding child development is important for parents and caregivers of all kinds. To help unlock the puzzle, Kingston Frontenac Public Library presents a new monthly series of special interest to parents and caregivers, Growing Up Human, presented by the faculty and students of the Queen’s University department of psychology. Each talk is on a different aspect of child development. The first session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24 on Zoom. In this presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Kelley will talk about how we study child development and why it is important for parenting, education, public policy, and more. Registration opens January 15, online at https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/5956048 or by phone at (613) 5498888. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link immediately upon registration and will need to download Zoom in advance. ■
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Vertigo is the feeling of being off-balance and dizzy, as if you or your surroundings are moving, spinning, or swaying. Sufferers’ feelings of being off balance can differ greatly, from being barely noticeable to so severe they find it hard to keep their balance doing everyday tasks. A lot of people misunderstand what vertigo is. Vertigo is actually a symptom rather than a condition itself. This means your dizziness is your body’s way of telling you something is not right. Vertigo is most common in elderly people, and it can affect both, male or female at any age. Vertigo is most commonly a sign of a problem in an area of your body that plays a role in how your body orients itself and maintains balance. Vertigo may be a symptom of damage to the inner ear, damage to spinal joints or ligaments, misalignment, or a partial dislocation of the vertebrae in the neck or a virus. Chiropractic is an excellent option for treating certain types of vertigo. Your treatment will depend on what your vertigo is a symptom of. One treatment option is an adjustment targeting the joints that are not moving properly. In the upper neck, faulty motion patterns can result in mistaken information about body position and movement being communicated from your joints to your brain. A simple adjustment can often correct this problem. If your problem is inner-ear related, your chiropractor may preform what is called the Epley Maneuver. This maneuver consists of repositioning misplaced otoconia (bony particles) to their appropriate positions in the inner ear. Another option for inner-ear related vertigo is specific exercises targeting the vestibulocochlear (inner-ear) system.
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Home Cooking like MOM? By Kelli McRobert ood. Just the thought of it makes me happy. For those that know me, if there are snacks involved, then I am a keen participant in that activity, event or outing. Food sustains us, it nourishes us and gives us the energy to make it through the day, with some opting for that midday snack to carry them through until the evening. Often, we use a specific food to celebrate a special day like birthday cake or turkey for Christmas, maybe ham for Easter. Each culture has their own flare and flavours, and food can bring us back to a place or a time one taste bud at a time. For me, it would be a beef stroganoff simmering in a pan or tuna casserole as it cools on the countertop awaiting that first savoury bite. Home-made shortbread with a tiny silver ball atop it, warm out of the oven, the smell wafting over me as I spent time with my mother in the kitchen. These tastes and smells are some that take me back to fond childhood memories and I enjoy trying new foods, when given the opportunity, hoping to find the sweet, savoury, or exciting sustenance that may create a new memory. As we head north away from the hustle and bustle of Kingston, the spacing between homes increases and the option for sit down meals reduces. The landscape takes a new shape with jagged rocks that align the roadway, the Canadian Shield ever present as the journey north weaves its way through the rugged and rustic terrain. Not far north of the 401 lies the small town of Verona where one such ‘family-owned’ restaurant has recently changed hands. M.O.M. Restaurant, located at 6775 Hwy 38, has been a fixture of the community for many years and ‘Peter’ was the owner who maintained a friendly and welcoming place to meet, eat, and chat about the events of the day. For the past few months, Gus has been supporting the transition over to the new owners Yash, Smit, Mike, and Krishna who are working carefully to maintain the nostalgic charm of the location, while beginning to introduce some new flavours and traditions of their own. The exterior will get a freshen in the summer, once the weather warms up and they plan to retain most of the memorabilia inside to support the past and present hockey teams and locals that are part of the rich M.O.M history.
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I spoke with Yash, who hails from Kitchener where he completed his schooling in Project Management and Networking. He speaks 4 languages and was friendly and forthcoming while sharing his brief history and journey as a restauranteur. He has a passion for eateries and franchises and began working in the United States with 25 Burger and Hickory Wine Cellar, where he developed a keen business sense and was always on the lookout for the right opportunity to bring him back to Canada. Fast forward to a chance meeting and a discussion with Gus and Yash felt that this would be a good opportunity to move to Kingston and perhaps settle in South Frontenac or surrounding area. Yash is young and enthusiastic and has a goal to build a M.O.M ‘chain’ with a sister restaurant possibly in Sydenham. His dream has been to one day open a Greek style restaurant and he continues to work on new menu items incorporating some Indian flavours like butter chicken. He is “hesitant” to add too much spice, too soon, as he is still getting used to what customers like and want. The restaurant has added pizza back on the menu and they are currently doing take out from 10 AM - 7:45 PM, 7 days a week. They currently have removed breakfast from the menu, while restrictions for COVID are still in place. When asked how the pandemic has hit them, he states that they have moved to take-out only and he had to lay off 1 employee, but they are managing to juggle the remaining shifts so that other employees can still share in the hours equally. Yash says that one thing that sets them apart is that they take whole fish like Haddock and Halibut and fillet it themselves in house. The portions are very generous, and he states, “we are only 1 of 2 restaurants that offer this deluxe style of fish & chips”. When I spoke with a customer who had sampled the meal, they had nothing but rave reviews for how large the portions were and exclaimed “1 piece is more than enough to fill you up” and satisfy a
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yen for the east coast. We had the opportunity to pop over and try a breakfast prior to the in-dining shut down and were pleased with the hot breakfast served up with real potatoes and tasty bacon that complemented our ‘over -mediums’, and toast. If you are in the area, drop by and say hello, or give them a call for a speedy pick-up order. The menu can be viewed easily online for quick reference through their Facebook page. They would love to hear your feedback as they continue to build their relationship with the community offering home cooked meals that satisfy the ‘foodies’ amongst us. Welcome to Verona and we look forward to seeing your creative dishes as they evolve!
A day in the Life of Provincial Constable Sean McCaffrey of the East Region S.A.V.E (Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel, Enforcement) team has been working with the OPP for 20 years. He feels privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of the OPP SAVE team for the last 14 years of those years. Sean began his working career as a semi pro football player then he moved onto working in the Federal corrections field as a guard before applying to the OPP. Sean is a proud stepfather and grandfather with his partner of many years. PC McCaffrey grew up watching his father as a
Police officer with the OPP and grew fond of the career his father chose. His father continues to work for the OPP as a part time court officer. Sean always had recreation vehicles around his house as a young boy and his dad was also a snowmobile officer. The passion for off road vehicle safety just came natural to Sean. When the opportunity for the position with the SAVE team presented itself, he felt it was the right time and position for him. Sean loves working outdoors and explains that the changing of the season brings new challenges. As each season approaches it gives Sean an opportunity to keep the trails and waterways safe. The SAVE team's goal is to educate when it comes to recreational sports, The five constables and sergeant in the unit want everyone to have fun, but also to get home safe. The ability to travel across the region enforcing and educating the public on using our waterways and trails, keeps things in-
teresting for Sean. The unit travels together to assist detachments with any ongoing issues they are having with boats, snowmobiles or ATVs. Sean says being a part of this unit has given him the good-fortune to work alongside many other Police forces and Agencies from both Canada and the United States. Although there is no typical day in the unit, they are often called in to help with missing people, lost or overdue boaters and ATV enthusiast, plus they are deployed for any disasters or major events. The unit also conducts traffic enforcement on the Highways in between seasons. Sean enjoys the partnerships he has formed with local ATV and Snowmobile clubs, plus travels across the province to attend Public awareness events including Boating, Hunting, fishing and Recreation shows. Sean is looking forward to continue keeping the public safe for several more years until he is able to retire. ■
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Destination Development Plan Virtual Sessions The Destination Development Plan has been a focus for the past several months for the Economic Development Team with Frontenac County. This plan will be a 5-10 year road map that aligns government, economic development, community and tourism priorities. The consultant has been compiling input from community members, business owners, operators, municipal staff, tourism organizations and other key participants and it is now time to circle back and confirm the priorities with the community. This is a community plan, and the Economic Development team has opportunities in January for you to participate. Hearing from the community is very important to confirm the priorities or to identify anything that may be missing from the priorities.
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Below are the ways you can participate: Visit Engage Frontenac to learn more about the project and provide input online at your convenience. http://engagefrontenac.ca/ destinationplan. Join one of two virtual sessions. Both sessions will be recorded and posted on the project page. The sessions will include a presentation of the priorities from the consultant. Followed by an opportunity to ask questions or provide input to confirm the priorities before the Destination Development Plan is finalized and presented to Council. Friday, Jan 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022, at 7 p.m. Register in advance for either of these meetings by visiting Engage Frontenac For more information, contact Richard Allen: rallen@frontenaccounty.ca or Debbi Miller dmiller@frontenaccounty.ca
Congratulations! Grains & Goods is a new craft bakery in Sydenham. Founder Roland Jensch learned to bake bread in Germany, where he grew up. Inspired by one of the world’s best bread cultures and his grandfather, who was a master baker, Roland’s artisan breads are carefully crafted in small batches from the best ingredients. His signature breads include a crusty sourdough, a hearty seed bread, a flavour-packed 100% rye loaf, and authentic German soft pretzels. He also offers sweet treats inspired by recipes from around the world. Grains & Goods is located at 4431 William St and currently open Tuesdays 3-6pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm. You can pre-order for pick up on our website. We also offer monthly subscriptions for breads and pretzels. Visit www.grainsandgoods.ca for details, or email info@grainsandgoods.ca. Davison Fine Carpentry provides residents of Frontenac County and surrounding areas with a variety of custom interior and exterior building and renovation services in a safe, professional and efficient manner. After working for many years in construction, owner Ben Davison graduated from the carpentry program at St. Lawrence College and is now delighted to offer high quality insured work for his growing list of clients as a small business owner. Contact Ben at Davison Fine Carpentry today to book your free estimate! Call (613)929-2363 or e-mail davisonfinecarpentry@gmail.com to make an appointment today. Check out his work on Facebook and Instagram @ davisonfinecarpentry Looking for a new hobby in 2022? Have some fun learning a new skill and make our world a better place by learning to beekeep. Becky Williams and Mark McCrady, Maple Ridge Farm in Sydenham are now offering on-farm Beekeeping Lessons, Hive Hosting and Mentorship Programs. If you have ever been curious about beekeeping, here's the chance to learn from an experienced beekeeper. Maple Ridge Farm is committed to regenerative farming and building community. Check them at www. mapleridge-farm.com Welcome to Debbi Miller who recently joined the County of Frontenac Economic Development Department as the Community Development Officer. Debbi’s role includes marketing, economic development, tourism, collaboration, and engagement in support of our community. Feel free to reach out and introduce yourself. Debbi’s contact information is dmiller@frontenaccounty.ca
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Mike Dean Local Grocer This family owned and operated grocery supermarket is one of the few remaining that are independently owned. Along with this store that’s located in Sharbot Lake the Dean family also own stores in Chesterville and Bourget and also through their warehouse provides grocery and logistics service to Canada’s far north. Because they don’t have to deal with a middle man, they are able to offer many unique and distinctly local product lines to their customers.
How We Helped Traditionally, grocery stores that are not in the urban core need a loan to the value of 55%. They are one of only a handful of like businesses in the country and don’t fit into the typical banking model – not a franchise, not a small business, yet not a large business either. There was a gap in funding to purchase and operate the store they were looking to acquire in Sharbot Lake. This is where the Frontenac Business Services came in. We were able to provide them with the working capital so that they could expand into the Sharbot Lake market. This loan enabled them to maintain 15
full-time and 10 part-time jobs and to ensure that this area still had a grocery store to service their needs.
Today Today, the business is doing well. In 2015, they reorganized to focus the businesses exclusively on serving distinctly rural areas and their central warehouse. They adjusted their business model from a focus on price and large-volume selling to differentiating themselves as the place to get Ontario products. In 2019, they made the decision to form a joint venture an existing delivery company that provides online delivery to Northern Canada which grew their volume. The timing was great and allowed them to be agile to the changing market demands brought about by Covid-19. The Sharbot Lake store has solid year round business that has been well received by community and the seasonal summer business push “makes it a fun place to do business”
Ontario COVID Business Relief Grant The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. Visit https:// bit.ly/3HTvTU6 The Ontario government is also providing electricity-rate relief for 21-days starting on January 18, 2022 at 12:01am. Electricity prices will be set 24hrs a day at the current off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is less than half the cost of the current on-peak rate. The off-peak rate will apply automatically.
program will provide eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity with rebate payments for up to 100 per cent of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. The provincial government is also providing up to $7.5 billion in cash flow relief through a 6-month interestand penalty-free period starting January 1, 2022 for businesses to make payments for most provincially administered taxes. Visit https://bit.ly/3JUF6gR To keep informed on new grants/programs, sign up for Frontenac Business Services e-newsletter at www.frontenacbusiness.ca
Further, online applications for the previouslyannounced Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program will open on January 18. This
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Verona Man Gets Some Extra Attention
Pharmacists Continue To Provide Vaccine, But Pfizer Shortage Is About To Impact
By Jeff Green ucas Pell spent 11 long, dusty days last summer on the Kingstown set, at the former Kingston Penitentiary, dressed up as a prisoner. He got the part by answering a call and sending in a photo to the producers of the show. “I sent in a photo, looking as angry as I could make myself look. The first day I showed up, everyone else was much bigger and covered in tattoos. They sent me to Makeup, put some bags under my eyes, and marked up my face a little bit, and I was ready to be thrown into gang fights.” The days started at 5am, with a COVID test, and continued for 15 hours. And at minimum wage, the pay was not substantial, but Lucas is always keen for filming and other arts endeavours, having been in smaller productions ever since he moved to Verona three years ago from Timmins. “I am a singer and songwriter as well, and I have found so many opportunities to do things in this area since I came here,” he said, “being in Kingstown was just one of them.” He has been watching the episodes of Kingstown as they have been released each week, and throughout most of the season, many of the scenes that he had played more prominent roles, seem to have been cut from the final version that aired on TV. The series stars Jeremy Renner and Aidan Gillen, and Lucas spent a fair bit of time in scenes with Renner, who he got along with very well. As he started watching the final episode of the season, which features a prison riot, Lucas began to see himself on screen. He popped up, in scene after scene. “I was all over the final episode,” he said, “it was a thrill to see it all. I was in there 17 times. I couldn't believe it. When not pursuing music or film opportunities, Lucas works at Ali Baba Restaurant on Princess Street in Kingston. “Things have been slow there during COVID, and they are very good about letting me off work when things come up. And if Kingstown gets renewed for a second season, and is filmed in Kingston again, you can expect to see Lucas Pell again. “The guy who cast me said that if there is a second season, I will be asked to come back. I'll be ready,” he said. To view some of Lucas Pell's music performances, go to Youtube and search for him. ■
By Jeff Green henever politicians and public health officials speak about COVID vaccinations, they mention the help they have received from their healthcare “partners” from the hospital sector, family practice, paramedicine, and the pharmacy sector. The pharmacy sector includes two, distinct groups. There are large corporations such as Shoppers Drugmart or Walmart, who have put their corporate resources to use as providers of testing and vaccination services, and there is the independent pharmacy sector where the pharmacists themselves have shouldered much of the burden. Local pharmacies in Inverary, Harrowsmith, Verona, Sharbot Lake, Sydenham and Northbrook have all been providing vaccination services, which can be booked by anyone on the KFLAPH vaccine page. Some of them have been offering the Moderna vaccine and some have been offering Pfizer, each of which is available for different populations and requires different protocols to administer. From the start of the vaccine program in March of last year, through a pilot program with the AstraZeneca vaccine in KFL&A pharmacies, pharmacists have been left scrambling at times. Often, the programs have been announced by the Ontario government before the pharmacies were given all the details, or a supply of vaccine. “It has been a pretty wild ride,” said Leonard Chan of Inverary Pharmasave, “and we are getting pretty tired at this point.” Inverary Pharmasave has cleared their wait list for vaccine at this time, but supply chain issues continue to be a concern. “We have been using the Pfizer vaccine from the start and we have set up our system to follow all of the protocols for Pfizer, which are different for each vaccine,” he said, “but when our current supply runs out, we don’t know when we will get more. We might order the Moderna vaccine, but that will add even more complications for us,” he said. When the pandemic began, the Inverary Pharmasave was less than two years old, and Chan was just thinking about hiring a second pharmacist to help him handle his growing clientele and give him a break from some of the long hours he had been working. “I have hired a pharmacist, which is working out well, but we need two of us here whenever we are vaccinating people, so it has not meant much of a break for me,” he said. The beleaguered staff at the Sharbot Lake Pharmasave have also been at it since the AstraZeneca rollout, and are providing Pfizer jabs at this time. Over Christmas, one of the staff members at the pharmacy started building a Christmas wreath with spent vials of vaccine, which now has pride of place on a wall behind the dispensing counter. The current total number of vaccine doses delivered is posted above the wreath. As of this week, only pediatric doses are available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, as the Pfizer supply is running low. Sarah Swanson, the pharmacist, said that she will like-
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ly wait for more of the Pfizer vaccine to become available instead of ordering Moderna. “The staff need a break,” she said, “we will wait until the Pfizer supply comes back.” Because they have been using Pfizer, both the Sharbot Lake and Inverary pharmacies supplied first doses for 5-11 year-old children, and they would like to be able to provide the second dose for those children when they become eligible. The Harrowsmith Pharmasave and Northbrook Guardian stores are also providing the Pfizer vaccine. The Verona Pharmawell Drugmart and Sydenham DrugSmart Pharmacy have the Moderna vaccine available for people who are over 30 years old. ■
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OTF Grant Helps Lions Club Expand Bottle Return Program
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n 2021, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes received a $69,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. These funds were used to extend and upgrade the bottle/can sorting and storage shed at the Lions Club Community Hall in Northbrook, Ontario. The project was completed December 22, 2021. The additional funds generated by an expanded bottle/can return program will allow the Lions Club to continue operations throughout the COVID pandemic and serve their community for years to come. “This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to expand and upgrade the bottle/can sorting and storage shed is great news for our community,” said Daryl Kramp, MPP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington. “There are many who benefit from the Lions Club service in our community.” The upgraded shed has a new roof, concrete floor, siding, lighting, insulation, heating, and improved ventilation. The extension has doubled the shed’s storage space and greatly expanded the capacity and efficiency of the Bottle Return Pro-
gram. The collection and return of empty bottles/cans is one of the Club’s only COVIDsafe fundraising activities. The expansion of the program will help the Lions Club recover from COVID-19 and continue its fundraising work well into the future. “The benefits to our Lions Club volunteers and the community that they serve cannot be underestimated” said Jean Jacques (Red) Emond, Chair – Bottle Return Program. “The Lions Club volunteers who sort the bottles and cans are thrilled with the upgrades.” Funds raised by the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes go directly back to the community through service projects and donations. The Club hosts events for the community such as Bingo, Euchre, Yard Sales, Farmers Markets, Recognition Events for Emergency Services and Health Care Workers, Spring Yard Clean Up Services for those unable to do so, Christmas Extravaganza Market, Holiday Displays in the Yard, and the Santa Claus Parade. More information about Lions Club of Land O’Lakes services and events is available on the Club’s Facebook page (@LandOLakesLionsClub).
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ROBERTS, Daniel Riel
McNicoll, Velma “Lynn”
September 21, 1996 - December 19, 2021 Suddenly and unexpectedly, Daniel passed away on December 19, 2021. Beloved son of Linda Giroux and David Roberts and boyfriend of Alexandra Mandarino, he will be greatly missed by those who were touched by his compassionate and loving soul. Daniel was warm, loving, smart, humorous, and generous with his time and affection. He brought joy to his family, friends and everyone who knew him. He loved playing sports, especially hockey, soccer, and baseball. He rooted for the Ottawa Senators, but his favourite team was the Vancouver Canucks. He loved riding around in his dad’s truck with country music playing on the radio. He enjoyed being surrounded by friends and family; but he was happiest when he was reading a book, nestled on the couch watching TV with his mom and dad, and spending quality time with Alexandra. Daniel received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University. He had recently undertaken consulting work that was well received and would have certainly developed into a successful career. His sharp and inquisitive mind lead him to question and understand many things that few consider. His love of this world made him think about many environmental and geo-political issues facing the country and the planet. Daniel leaves behind proud grandmother Constance Giroux, Aunt Sylvia Giroux (Bob Wist), Uncle Mike Giroux, cousins Mitchel and Isaiah Giroux, Uncle Peter Roberts (Heather) and cousins Heidi and Benjamin Roberts. Predeceased by grandfathers Roger Giroux and Winton Roberts, grandmother Gladys Bunce, Aunt Grace Bunce and Uncle Gordon Mullin. Daniel also leaves numerous other relatives, friends, and colleagues. A service for immediate family members will take place at Kelly Funeral Homes on Carling Avenue in Ottawa. A celebration of Daniel’s life will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston, Ontario or the National Movember campaign would be appreciated.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Grandma at her home on Monday January 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late George. Cherished Mom of Laurie (Dayn Shantz) and Cathy (Dale Bingham). Dear grandma of Adam (Michelle), Evan (Martha), Laura (Alison). Proud great-grandma of Grant and Jessica. She will be fondly remembered by her sister Jean Hueston. The family would like to thank Pastor Tubby, Dr. Radke, the staff at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital and all of the front line workers for the wonderful care that they provided to Lynn. A private family celebration will be held. Donations to Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences/donations may be made www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. Last year, nearly $112M was invested into 1,384 community projects and partnerships to build healthy and vibrant communities and strengthen the impact of Ontario’s non-profit sector. In 2020/21, OTF supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Visit otf.ca to learn more. The Lions Club of Land O'Lakes bottle/ can sorting and storage shed expansion and upgrade was completed by local contractors. The Lions Club of Land O'Lakes extend their thanks Northbrook Outfitters Contracting and Bob Reiser Contracting, for their high quality construction work,
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suggestions for improvements and completion of the work as scheduled! Both contractors utilized local sub-contractors and suppliers to complete their work. Mike Cumming, owner of Northbrook Outfitters Contracting, managed the construction project. The work included relocation of the existing shed during construction, a new reinforced concrete floor slab, construction of the new shed, windows, doors, roofing, siding, insulation and vapour barrier, all within a tight timeframe. He worked closely with the Lions Club representative, Lion Phil Barchard, throughout the project. Bob Reiser managed power supply to the structure, lighting, electrical outlets and heating. His suggestions, design and ability to complete the work was greatly appreciated by the Lions Club. People can bring their bottles and cans to an identified drop off box at the Lions Club Hall. They can also drop them in identified drop off boxes at the following waste transfer sites in North Frontenac and Addington & Highlands. They have agreements with both townships to use these locations: Cloyne, Plevna, Highway 506, Kashawakamak, and Kaladar There are also drop off boxes at Myers Cave Resort on Marble Lake and Nowell Motors in Cloyne. During summer months, there is a drop off box at Smarts Marina on Mazinaw Lake. ■
Heritage Committee Receives Certificate of Commendation Representatives from the South Frontenac Heritage Committee received a Certificate of Commendation for their establishment of a Municipal Heritage Committee and continued advocacy for heritage protection throughout the pandemic. Certificates of Commendation are typically given to property owners that are responsible for visualizing and financing the conservation effort. This year, Certificates of Commendation were presented to three municipalities for work done before and during the pandemic. Established in 2018, the South Frontenac Heritage Committee is made up of passionate community members with an interest in sharing and preserving local sites of cultural and historical significance across the Township. The Committee has continued its work throughout the pandemic - gathering information on properties of historical and cultural significance, providing support to other heritage focused community groups, and completing their first designation in June of 2021. The Township’s Municipal Heritage Register can be found online and includes a list of properties Council identified as heritage resources within the Township. Most of these properties were designated by Portland Township prior to amalgamation, while the more recent ones were done since 2000. For more information about the Heritage Committee, please visit our website or contact Anna Geladi, Planner, at 613-3763027 ext. 2350 or via email to heritage@ southfrontenac.net. ■
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We will get through this pandemic eventually, and it is best if we do it without trampling on the rights of those who choose vaccination, and those who don’t. The anti-vaxxers who insult those who choose to be vaccinated, and anyone who seriously argues for forced vaccination, should be equally dismissed. physically, and everything, vaccines included, cause different reactions in different people. Governments have appealed to self interest, civic-mindedness, to convince people to get vaccinated, and most of us have. They have used the carrot and stick approach, and Quebec is about to require vaccine to enter liquor stores as a technique to con-
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PAGE 13 vince reluctant people to get a vaccine. Some of these measures are clearly coercive. But to resort to name calling, like the Prime Minister has done, or all the way to forced vaccinations, goes too far. It also piles a diverse group, a few million people, into a single anti-vaxxer basket. We will get though this pandemic eventually, and it is best if we do it without trampling on the rights of those who choose vaccination and those who don’t. ■ New Leaf Link (NeLL) is a non-profit charitable organization that champions the interests and abilities of adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Our mission is to foster an environment for personal growth, connections through friendship and community belonging. We provide day programming 3 days a week in Arts, Healthy Living and Community Participation. We are located at 3876 Harrowsmith Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario, a 15-minute drive north of Kingston. Learn more at www.newleaflink.ca. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following position: PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS Manager - Part-time - 18 hours per week. Regular work hours are 9am – 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (18 hours per week.) Role includes 2 days per week overseeing participant program delivery on-site and 1 day per week conducting administrative tasks which may be done remotely. Reporting to the President of the Board, the Program Manager will: ● Plan, organize and direct highquality, client-focused programs and curriculum, in collaboration with the Board, Instructors and staff ● Recruit, supervise, and coach staff and volunteers and coordinate Instructor contractors ● Assess participants and coordinate participant intake process ● Provide advice and suggestions for grant proposals and monitor grant program delivery ● Prepare budgets for instructional support, materials, transportation, events and other expenses ● Conduct administrative duties (e.g., program scheduling, updating contact information) ● Communicate with Parent/Caregivers on upcoming programming, events and participant matters ● Liaise with local businesses, government officials and developmental services agencies to build relationships and learn about opportunities ● Advise the Board by attending monthly Board meetings and responding to queries SELECTION CRITERIA ● Degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., Education, Behavioural Science, Psychology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology) ● Minimum 1-2 years experience working with clients with developmental disabilities and 1-year supervisory experience ● Proven leadership skills along with the ability to work within a team environment ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Proficiency in MS Office ● Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization would be an asset ● Education and/or experience in the Arts is also an asset Hourly rate: $26-$35/hr. depending on qualifications and experience Applications must be received by January 23, 2022. If this opportunity is for you, please send your resume, with a cover letter, to president@newleaflink.ca. Three references will be requested at the time of interview. A Criminal Record Search with vulnerable sector survey and full Covid-19 vaccination are conditions of employment.
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What’s Up in the Night Sky? January 2022 MERA’s Winter by Fred Barrett he crisp clear nights of January and February are perfect for exploring the constellation Orion. Binoculars are very suitable for this adventure. You can find the easily recognizable hour glass figure of Orion the Hunter in the south in the early evening. No need to stay up late for the challenge of exploring the deep space objects that can be discovered in its interior and close by in its area. I suggest focusing on the Orion nebula in its interior first, in order to get your bearings. To find the nebula, look at the midpoint of Orion’s hourglass shape. You will see a diagonal line of 3 stars called Orion’s belt. From the leftmost star in the belt (Alnitak), a line of stars runs downwards. This we describe as Orion’s sword. Down near the tip of the sword is the Orion nebula. If you look just above it, you will see the Running Man nebula. Circling outwards will reward you with other sights. Sourcing a star chart off the net will be a great help guiding you through the territory and providing a name for what you find. I would be surprised if your binoculars weren’t pulled towards other fascinating shapes in the sky. Have a look at the Double Cluster at the tip of the constellation Perseus sitting straight up at the zenith in the early evening. Get out there in the fresh air with your binoculars and take advantage of winter’s early darkness and look for adventures in the sky!
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If you’re quick, you might be able to catch the last of the Quadrantid meteor shower that lasts until mid month. Watch for them when you’re out exploring around Orion. The shower’s radiant rises later in the evening near midnight in the east but streaks may appear anywhere in the sky before then. Early in the month Venus is in the evening sky in the west after sunset. January 8th marks its inferior conjunction but after that brief passage across the Sun, it will appear in the east about an hour before sunrise. It will be very bright and gets better as the month progresses. Through a telescope, it will show itself as a slender crescent. Mercury is very visible in the east and is close to Saturn on the 12th and 13th in the southwest as evening falls. Its inferior conjunction is on the 23rd and by the 17th; it becomes much harder to spot. Saturn and Jupiter especially, are very visible after sunset. Sadly we bid farewell to Saturn soon after Mercury as they both are lost in the evening twilight. Mars rises in the southeast about 5 am early in the month and it’s in a in an area of the sky spectacular for its deep sky objects. It brightens as the month moves on. A waning crescent Moon is just south of Mars an hour before sunrise on the 29th. Venus is partnered with them about 10 degrees to the northeast. Uranus is high in the southeast after sunset and swings south as the evening progresses. Neptune is
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bright enough to find in binoculars half way up from the horizon in the southwest. We have a winner for December’s contest. A shiny new copy of the book “The Elements” goes out to Carol Cain. She and her family observe in the clear dark sky south of Westport. A new contest is on for next month. The prize is the same but I only have one book left so don’t miss it! This month’s highlights: January 11: The Moon is just south of Uranus about 6 am EST. January 14: The Moon is at apogee – 403,448 Kms. January 17: Full Moon. This is the Full Wolf Moon. I’ve had the occasional wolf from Algonquin Park pass through my property in years past. It’s rare now and I miss them. January 25: Last quarter Moon. January 29: The Moon is 10 degrees south of Venus at 9 pm EST. January 30: The Moon is at perigee – 360,149 Kms. Stay safe and keep looking up! Don’t forget to bundle up! Useful books, star charts and related items for beginners and through to advanced amateurs can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know what you’re finding in the sky, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the emails and the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico. ca . Clear Skies! Fred ■
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righten up your winter on Thursday evenings by listening and watching an exciting series of talks presented by MERA. Cozy up at home, the Speakers Series will be held over Zoom. The series of talks starts on January 20th and runs until February 24th from 7pm-8:30pm Join as many as you like! We have tried to plan something for everyone. Interested viewers need to subscribe to the series in order to receive the invitation to watch the talk, by emailing Helen at hmogford@gmail.com Visit www.meraschoolhouse.org.to see the list of speakers and topics, as well as all the exciting things happening at the schoolhouse. Jan. 20 Francine Desjardins, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper: Connecting to All Our Relations Indigenous knowledge keeper Francine hopes this talk will allow an awakening to our perspective and connection to the land, her teachings and how we interact with All Our Relations. There are many ways to share these teachings, but she finds her voice through our songs, their teachings and intentions. Please join her on this brief journey into our ways of being. Donations for this talk be made to support Perth’s Community Food Centre, The Table www.thetablecfc.org Jan. 27 Ross Elliott, Certified Passive Home Consultant: Keeping the Heat In How much insulation is too much? How much is too little? Is it possible to make a
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Happy New Year to Everyone Smitty’s Appliances wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2022. We want to thank all the people who have supported us in the past 48 years in our business of buying and selling appliances. And, yes, we plan to keep doing what we are doing now for another 20 years. Smitty says that the business and staff are growing. At this time, Smitty wants to thank his staff for all their hard work. Smittly says that after 48 years, repeat customers are returning and that is the sign of happy customers. We want to thank friends, neighbors and relatives who have passed the good word on to other people. We never advertise red tag sales, midnight sales, anniversary sales, Boxing Day sales or January sales. We just have everyday low prices of high quality appliances. With Smitty’s being the exclusive dealer we can give better pricing and warranties. Remember, the Frigidaire product we sell has a very long established name behind it. Every Woman Loves her Fridge, Stove, Washer and Dryer. We don’t have fancy showrooms, music piped in or plush carpet to walk on. We run a warehouse operation that allows us to sell with the low prices that we offer. Smitty pledges to always have the lowest prices. We are community oriented and we have donated fridges to churches, food banks, weddings, plowing matches, etc. Smttty says it is his way of repaying the community for their business with us. Smitty’s Always Making New Friends. Smitty does things differently than big stores. Even on Christmas Day he received three calls from people who didn’t buy their stoves from him who couldn’t get their ovens to work, while trying to cook the Christmas turkey. As a goodwill gesture Smitty went to help them, free of charge too. Smitty says it’s the little things the public appreciate. We like to think of ourselves as one big family in the community. We are always here to help any day or hour. Smitty says the customer must be happy after the sale. Always Shake the Customer’s Hand Smitty says the only people he can’t please are the competition. Smitty guarantees that as long as he is in business he will do his best to give the customer the best service and prices, and we guarantee that Smitty will still be in business to back these words up. Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. We have our own financing, the same as the big stores, but with no interest charges or gimmicks. There is always same day delivery too. Customers come first at Smitty’s. Looking forward to serving you for another 20 years, Thank you! The Little Businessman with the Big Heart
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house too airtight? Are triple glazed windows worth the extra cost? Where do our homes lose the most energy and which upgrades have the best payback? Can we get rid of expensive fossil fuels and use heat pumps instead? How do I get a rebate from the Canada Greener Homes Program? MERA’s speaker series presents the answers to these questions and more! Feb. 3 Jennifer Raby, Batiks in Africa: Discovering my visual voice www.jennifer-raby.pixels.com Jenn developed a passion for Batik through its unique elements and petulant requirement of the artist for innovative thinking and action. She loves to share the joy and magic of this process with others. Feb. 10 Ankaret Dean, Adventures from around the world by a lifelong basket maker Ankaret Dean never imagined that making a small weeping willow basket in 1975
at Sheridan College, would lead her to a lifelong Interest in baskets. From teaching across North America and internationally, she has had the opportunity to travel to learn, and also to travel with C.E.S.O. as a volunteer. She opened the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum in 2016, with a collection of over 300 baskets. Feb. 17: Kathy Boelsma https://recognition.ca/, Melissa Cornacchia, Anna Baranyi , Children, Nature and Relationships: Creating Spaces for Connection Three educators offer different perspectives from their unique backgrounds and will share how experiential learning, co created spaces, and creating community can impact children's wellness and ecological identities. Connections to plants, the land, and the elements, form the foundations of creating curriculum together. Discovering the relationships formed in nature, through the eyes of a child, can impact our own thinking and learning. Donations for this talk can be made to
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2022 Dog Tags – Now Available! Dog Tags for the 2022 year are now 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.
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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.
Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period. 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 enforced. Green Bay WDS remains open Friday’s 8:30-4:30. Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Winter Hours The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will 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.
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MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC In response to the rising cases of COVID-19 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. 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 26, 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. See the township website - News and Public Notices for more details. Drive Slow in the Snow • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass. See www. snowhow.ca To familiarize you with how our Public Services Department manage the winter road conditions, our Winter Control Plan can be found at www.southfrontenac.net under Winter Maintenance.
Frontenac Community Arena Closed Due to Provincial Announcement As a result of the Provincial announcement made on January 3, 2022, the Frontenac Community Arena will be closing its doors until further notice. Visit www.frontenacarena.com/ for more information on the arena, and to check for updates. 2022 Snow Social Cancelled In light of the provincial announcements made the week of January 3, 2022, and the rising cases of COVID-19 in the area, the Township has made the difficult decision to cancel the first ever Snow Social that was scheduled to take place on January 22nd, 2022, at The Point Park in Sydenham.
TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – January 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 18, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – January 25, 2022, at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting. Call for New Heritage Committee Members The Township of South Frontenac is currently looking to add a few additional members to the Committee to help promote and work towards furthering the goals of the committee. Interested residents are encouraged to visit www.southfrontenac.net/heritage/ for more information, and submit an application by January 24th, 2022. Submissions can be sent via email to admin@southfrontenac.net, in person, or by mail to 4432 George St., PO Box 100, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. For more information about the Heritage Committee, please visit our website or contact Anna Geladi, Planner, at 613376-3027 ext. 2350 or via email to heritage@southfrontenac.net.
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Grain and Goods Bakery in Sydenham By Jeff Green oland Jensch was born in Hamelin, in the northwest part of Germany. “You know, the town with the Pied Piper,” he said from his new bakery on George Street (next to the One Stop) in Sydenham, this week. His grandfather was a master baker and Roland helped out in the bakery when he was a child, learning some of the craft. He never thought much about it at the time. He is now living, with his wife Liz and their young sons Caleb, who is four, and Elijah, who is one and a half, at her family's hobby farm at Stagecoach and Forest Roads just south of the village. Liz is a yoga instructor and they run the Groove Yoga Festival at their property in the summertime. Over time, Roland has returned to his love of baking bread, and that is where the Grain and Goods Farmstead and bakery idea came from. In collaboration with Fat Chance Farmstead, Roland has started growing Red Fife wheat for use in the bread that he was baking at home, and now at the new bakery in Sydenham. “Red Fife is a heritage variety of wheat that was developed by David Fife on his farm near Peterborough in the 1840's. It is very good for bread, very healthy, and since it is not a commercial variety we can keep the seed from year to year,” he said. Aside from Red Fife, Roland uses stone ground flours that are carefully sourced, to make the crusty sourdough, a hearty seed bread and flavour packed 100% rye loaf, as well as German style soft pretzels, at Grains and Goods. “Due to the grain varieties, stone milling process, fresh ingredients and long fermentation used at Grains & Goods, our products are more nutrient dense, digestible, healthier, (and tastier!) than conventional breads and baked goods. We are currently using a combination of locally sourced, high quality organic flours and some of our own fresh-
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So far, the community response has been strong. information@iiw.ca “We are very pleased. “Lots of people are interested in tasting our bread,” said Roland. He is hoping to increase store hours in the spring and summer, but the baking Propane is labour intensive and at Gas this point he is doing everyFurnaces thing himself, and is hoping Fireplaces to find another baker, and some store help. Appliances The bakery began having Water Heaters regular hours just last week, on January 4. At this time it is open on Tuesdays, from 3pm – 6pm, and Saturdays from 10am – 1pm. Items can be pre-ordered from grains-and-goods-bakery. square.site and walk-ins www.cfpetropro.ca • cfpetropro@hotmail.com are welcome as well. ■
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