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hen Alex Jansen studied film at Queen's years ago, he fell in love with Kingston. At the time there was no film industry in the City, and he did his best to support local film-making at that time. He was part of the start-up of the Screening Room in town, which shows independent and local films, and founded the Kingston Film Festival.

Seeking to further his career, he had to leave Kingston and moved to Vancouver, and eventually Toronto. He worked in various roles in the industry, both in production and distribution. Along the way he developed a sense of what it takes to build and sustain a film industry in a city and surrounding region.

Three years ago, he returned to Kingston to set up a film office, within the structure of the Kingston Tourist Association. The Tourist Association and the film office receive funding from various sources, with the City of Kingston being a major contributor.

Since that time, the filming profile of the city has grown by leaps and bounds. Iconic locations like the Market Square, Kingston Penitentiary, and Fort Henry pop up on tv screens across Canada, and internationally, in historical and prison dramas. In 2021, filming for Murdoch Mysteries, Code 8- Part 2, the Mayor of Kingston, and other major productions, a total of $5 million in direct spending, took place in Kingston.

While COVID has resulted in a decrease in local production, a notable exception was the filming of Verona, last summer, in and around the hamlet of Verona. The Kingston Film Office was integral to that production, providing logistical support, helping with accommodations, and as was noted by the film-makers at the time, substantial help dealing with COVID protocols and establishing a safe bubble in order to

make a movie.

The film office is striking out on its own now, becoming established as a not-forprofit corporation and seeking to establish Kingston as a production centre in its own right, which would bring much more activity to Frontenac County.

“The major productions have historically been based in Toronto, using Kingston as a satellite location at places like Market Square and Kingston Pen. As we move forward, the Kingston Film Office is working to help develop all of the skills in the local workforce to encourage production companies to establish their base here in Kingston, he said in an interview with the News.

Once that happens, those companies will look to Frontenac County for satellite locations.”

One of the activities of the film office is to compile an inventory of locations in Frontenac County that are suitable for different types of projects.

Jansen made a presentation to North Frontenac Council at their meeting in midJanuary about how the work of the office could extend opportunities for filming to take place at various locations in Frontenac County all the way up to North Frontenac and Bon Echo Park.

Filming was planned for Bon Echo Park for 2020, but was cancelled because of COVID. The model for a film industry with a regional reach is the Northern Ontario industry.

Because Northern Ontario lagged behind the Ontario average for employment growth, it became eligible for provincial funding to establish the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. The Film and Television stream of the NOHFC provides for financial incentives for Canadian based

production companies to film in Northern Ontario.

“Northern Ontario is now home to a $100 million film industry, the third largest in Canada behind Toronto and Vancouver,” Jansen told North Frontenac Council.

Jansen said that Southeastern Ontario, taken as a whole, lags behind the rest of Ontario in employment growth.

He has been working with Ontario Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) 9 on a proposal to set up a similar programs NOHFC in Eastern Ontario “Southwestern Ontario has a 10.2% growth rate according to Ontario government tracking, and Southeastern Ontario is at -0.9%,” said Jansen. “This factor plays into a proposal for the establishment of a $25 million fund, the Southeastern Ontario Production Accelerator Fund (SEOPAF) that the Kingston Film Office and RTO-9 are hoping will be included in the 2022 Ontario budget.”

They already have the support from all 12 Southeastern Ontario MPPs, and the presentation to North Frontenac Council included a request for a letter of support to Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli.

Council said they would arrange for a letter of support, and Mayor Higgins said that he has a meeting scheduled with the Minister, on another matter, and would be

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willing to bring up the value of the SEOPAF project to the region at that time.

For Kingston Film Office, if the SEOPAF proposal is successful, it would help to speed up the development of the film industry, but with or without it the office is working on many initiatives, from skills development in local high schools, marketing, supporting projects as they come forward, and more.

“It is all about building a film industry that will eventually lead to the development of home-grown projects in the region,” he said, “and I see Frontenac County as a natural extension of that, in terms of locations for filming and much more.” ■

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By Wilma Kenny ommunity support of the Sydenham Library (a branch of the KFPL, known to be the most heavily used of all the branches in Frontenac County outside the City) has been heard and respected by South Frontenac Council.

At December 14 Committee of the Whole, staff recommended Council approve seeking a consultant to conduct a feasibility study of five options for expanding the Township Administration’s office and meeting room space. Three of the five options recommended by staff involved use of some or all of the current KFPL building in Sydenham. Some Council members mentioned concern about diminishing or moving the library: Councillor McDougall spoke in strong defence of maintaining the library as it is, noting that it was purpose-designed by an awardwinning team of library architects. The

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community’s reaction to this threat to their library was strong, swift and vocal.

At South Frontenac’s Tuesday Jan 25 meeting, Mayor Vandewal brought a Notice of Motion regarding a change to the Administration Office Expansion Feasibility Study that would remove all three options referring to the library.(A notice of motion, if seconded, immediately becomes a motion for debate and decision.)

Mayor Vandewal proposed to direct staff to remove options 2,3 & 4, leaving only two options for the consultant’s assessment: expanding to the rear of the current building, or constructing satellite offices nearby. Vandewal said he had “received several comments and concerns about this and the Township has received several emails opposed to utilizing all or a portion of the Sydenham Library for municipal administration purposes or as a shared facility.” ■

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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole - January 18/22

by Wilma Kenny needs replacement, put up a new one; eview of Proposed 2022 Capital Bud- otherwise put a skin over what’s there.” get Sutherland wanted to see more elecNote: Capital items relate to infrastruc- tronic signs like the Verona one. ture or assets owned by the Township Vandewal replied “The Verona sign’s along with other initiatives, such as stud- terrible: it’s effective when it works, but it ies, which help support future capital in- doesn’t always work.” vestment decisions.

McDougall commented that the Verona This included the close-out of the 2021 sign required someone with expertise to Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Pro- run it, and recommended that a portable gram. In 2021, Council issued grant sub- sign would offer more flexibility for events sidies totaling $91,114.44 to support pri- throughout the township, particularly in vate lane upgrades benefitting 27 different summer. private lane associations. The purpose of Louise Fragnito agreed the township this popular incentive program was to of- needed more portable electronic signs. fer financial support to lane associations Issue of Housing for Disabled Adults to carry out lane improvements that ofA Project Design and Management Confered direct benefit to emergency service sultant for Seniors and affordable Housing vehicles. Two other applicants had been is budgeted for $175,000. unable to complete their projects, which Sutherland said that he was not opposed resulted in a surplus of $16,066 to be to the study, but added that he felt some transferred to the 2022 program. consideration for housing for disabled Councillor Sutherland asked what had adults needed to be added to the discushappened to the culvert replacement plan sion: “after all, we do have the land.” for Perth Road at Buck Lake: Troy Dunlop, CAO Carbone replied that the master Manager of Technical Services and Infra- plan, which is coming to Council in Februstructure, replied that re-inspection of the ary, “has not contemplated that.” site shows that the pipe crossing has five He said that the flood plain limits the years’ life left, but the north head wall of amount of useable land in Verona, addthe culvert needs immediate repair; a re- ing that the township was looking at sevport and action is forthcoming. eral phases of development, and these Mayor Vandewal noted that in relation to special needs would have to be studied, Council chambers improvements, he pre- and might not (currently) be shown in the ferred that upgrading of some of the tech- master plan; nical equipment should take precedence “We have only just been informed of this over furniture replacement. (need.)”

Signage Revill agreed that there might be a deCouncillor Revill asked about the mand for housing for people with disabili$60,000 set aside for Gateway signage: ties and the support services that would CAO Carbone replied that this was for need to accompany them. Mayor Vandesigns at the main entry points to the Town- wal said “This municipality currently does ship which would be more on a scale with not have the capacity or resources to tackthe Kingston signage and include the new le this sort of housing right now. township branding.

Sutherland said, “I don’t know how we These, he added, were not a necessity: want to approach this but it seems a good the existing signs could have a “skin” add- time to work it into the conversation.” ed: the choice be REVISED.pdf up to Council.

Carbone replied: “The master plan is AD-2018-19would PHONE BOOK 1 09/08/2018 1:17:22 PM Vandewal suggested that “if a sign near completion and to date that issue has not been part of the discussion.” He added that the Township had access to other land.

Vandewal said that most of the Township’s social planning and social service funding was managed by the City of Kingston, which had greater capacity for it: “I would be shocked if the

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Roads Sutherland said that Bedford Road was close to failure.

From a township staff perspective, Technical Services Manager Dunlop agreed that it is “one of our most distressed roads, and requires substantial reconstruction.

First, it needs a design study/plan, so it will not be rebuilt this year.”

McDougall mentioned that Bellrock Road was missing a bike lane, and Leonard added Desert Lake Road needed one too, and Verona Sand Road was in bad shape.

Dunlop said these roads were ‘all on our radar’, adding that a full needs study including geo-tech and utility work is lined up: one question is whether to spend money retrofitting old roads that are nearing the need for complete rebuilding, or retrofit the newer roads, which are anticipated to last longer.

Mayor Vandewal said that Notre Dame St in Harrowsmith badly needed a sidewalk, as many walked up it to the park for their mail. Dunlop added that it also needed improved drainage and better lighting.

Morey asked for marked parking spaces along road 38 through Verona, and Leonard asked for sidewalk renewal along 38 in Hartington (which Vandewal said is planned to be done when the subdivision is being built.)

Mills, Dog Parks and Volleyball There was no discussion of the $50,000 that was earmarked for each of Petworth and Bellrock mills, but the $40,000 for an off-leash dog park in Gerald Ball Park in Inverary brought a range of opinions Ruttan: “Has the need been shown? It seems to make no sense in a rural area.”

Revill: “Unless there is good support for it, I am reluctant to see a dog park go forward.”

Sutherland: “It’s illegal to let a dog run loose in the township; responsible people want a place where they can let their dogs run free.”

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In response to this and the questions from the Mayor, Revill, and Ruttan about the necessity of a volleyball court in Inverary ($25,000), Recreation Manager Tim Laprade said that the need for a dog park had been raised since 2018, and there was no volleyball court in the Township, and two groups have expressed interest in having one. He added that both facilities were recommended by the recreation master plan.

User Fee and Allocation Study The need for a study of user fees and allocations related to township facilities ($25,000) was questioned. Laprade said the Recreation Master Plan has highlighted a number of inconsistencies and challenges in the current ad hoc methods of levying user fees, and had advised having an impartial specialist recommend a user fee policy and facility allocation process.

He reassured Council that there was no intent to set user fees at cost recovery levels, but fees might, for example, be different for residents and outsiders, children and adults. He assured them that the consultant would be familiar with the Township.

Recreation Master Plan Roberts and Revill asked to see the final Recreation Master Plan (RMP) before the budget.

Mayor Vandewal said he didn’t agree with piling both the budget and the RMP on Council at the same time.

CAO Carbone agreed with the Mayor, saying that the Recreation Master Plan is a large and important, robust document; it would not be good to debate it at the same time as the budget. Some recreation-related items could be endorsed as held subject to finalization of the RMP, which is slated to be complete and presented to Council by this spring.

Laprade said the draft RMP is 260 pages: it is currently being reviewed, to be returned to the consultant for any revisions, then sent to the recreation committees, then to the public to be sure it has satisfactorily addressed concerns, before being brought to Council for final approval.

The CAO agreed that there was time for this to all be accomplished by this spring.

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Word of the week – Endemicity D

uring a COVID-19 briefing last week, Dr. Piotr Oglaza said that he expects the coming 'endemicity' will change the way we all deal with the virus. For a second or two, I did not catch the meaning of the word. I could not remember ever hearing it before and I thought maybe I should look it up. But then the definition sorted itself out in my, admittedly thick, head (more on that a bit later).

Growing endemicity is about COVID-19 becoming endemic, a permanent feature in our lives, just like other coronavirus strains.

This is not a new idea, and it is what we have been waiting for.

Even before the first lockdown in March of 2020, the idea that the COVID-19 virus would become endemic was the logical end to the pandemic.

Dr. Oglza said last week that he did not know, and it will be hard to ever know, if the prediction he made, 6 weeks ago, that everyone in the region, who was not vaccinated, would contract COVID-19 by “the end of January”.

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COVID, when they get sick, but do not require hospitalisation. But we know there have been thousands of cases in the region, and millions in the province, since then. And, based on hospitalisation rates, we can assume that the caseload is finally receding in our region.

As of Monday, there were 16 people in hospital in KFL&A, the same number as a week ago and two weeks ago. There are 6 people in ICU and 4 on ventilators, which are both the lowest numbers we've seen since early December. Part of the reason those numbers have dropped is tragic, since the death total in the region is now up to 28. There have been 22 COVID-19 deaths in KFL&A over the last two months.

And there are still 657 so-called “Active High Risk” cases in the region, 143 having been confirmed over the weekend. We are not done with the OMICRON wave yet, but it is ebbing here, and barring a new variant (which is a big caveat), we may be headed towards 'endemicity', which means not only the loosening of gathering restrictions but the end of them, and the end of mandatory masking, the return to normal.

An expert in the US made this pronouncement last week, saying it would all be done by April, and although she was more cautious, Dr. Theresa Tam did not discount the idea.

Before I say anything further, I might as well point out that I wrote in October that it appeared our region had been spared the Delta wave and that in spite of a few ups

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and downs, we were headed for a relatively gentle COVID winter.

But assuming that this is true and that another variant is not on our doorstep, we need to refocus a bit.

There has been a very negative impact on us all from the people who did not get a COVID vaccine, even though it was made available to them. In KFL&A, 6.4% of those over 12 have not had at least one dose of vaccine, about 12,000 people or so.

Most of them have now been exposed to the Omicron variant, and some of them have likely ended up in hospital, contributing to the stress our healthcare system is still enduring, and the backlog in treatments for other life threatening diseases and conditions.

These people have been encouraged by public health officials to get a vaccine, they have been condemned by politicians, they have been refused entry in some places on occasion, mostly for the public good but also as an incentive for them to get vaccinated.

None of this has worked. The battle lines are now drawn between the pro vax government, and the hardcore anti-vax group and a larger group who have joined with them in response to a federal government many of them never liked in the first place.

This is a battle over the past.

In a matter of weeks, a few months at the most, it won't matter, and it probably does not matter already, because we are hopefully entering a period of endemicity.

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We live with sugar, we live with tobacco, we live with processed foods. It costs us dearly in healthcare costs, but that is the price we pay for a free society.

For most unvaccinated people, their decision to remain unvaccinated is often counter to their own, and our collective interest.

It's time to let that go ■ (Note – After the print edition of the Frontenac News was published last week, I made the decision to post an unsigned letter on Frontenacnews.ca about the expansion of a gravel quarry that is being proposed off of Road 38 just south of Sharbot Lake. The public comment period for the quarry was set to expire last Saturday, on January 22. The letter expressed concerns of the potential truck traffic that will result from the expansion, and its potential impact on residents and tourists in the vicinity.

The post on Facebook that accompanied the publication of the letter quickly spread locally, causing some controversy. While there is nothing wrong with any of that, it was a mistake on my part to publish the letter without insisting that it be attributed. The writer made this request, on the grounds that they did not want to be singled out by the owner of the quarry or those who support the quarry. I understood this concern, but it was not compelling enough for me to have agreed to it, and it was a mistake to do so. JG)

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• I would like to compliment the write-up in Lola Gray's obituary. I've known Lola all my life, and as the wording and verses in the obituary were worded, it was beautiful and touching. I loved it. She did have a hard life, but never complained, just kept on trying to help other people.

She had another great skill: hanging wallpaper. She did a bedroom for me years ago, right to perfection. Great lady.

I'll always remember her laugh and friendship.

• We have another lady down on Gull Lake who is going to turn another year younger. Her name is Marilyn Tellier and her birthday is today, January 27th. Happy birthday, Marilyn, and do have many more. Hope all your dreams and wishes come true.

• What a month of birthdays to start the new year. Lots of activity. Anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month, do have a good one, and many more.

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• Special thanks to our road crews who risked their lives to keep us safe in the recent blizzard of Jan 17. Their road clearing and extra attention to detail and safety was over and above the call of duty. Also thanks to all who checked in with our vulnerable folks to insure their safety.

• Speaking of weather, we are hoping that our Harriett Henderson Ground hog doesn’t see her shadow next week, as we want an early spring. Do us proud, Harriett!

• I know that many have “yummy” memories of the Valentine candy made by the late Marie Deline of our village.

Her daughter, our own Angie Deline is reviving these recipes to make home made peppermint patties - hand dipped in chocolate, and other candies “from back in the day”. This sounds yummy in the tummy!

• Covid isolation is causing an increase in addictions and the Ontario government has announced $32.7 million in new annual funding for targeted addictions services and supports, including treatment for opioid addictions. According to a spokesperson, funding will be received within the Ontario Health’s five regions across Ontario. This

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• Hello from Ompah. Apparently my mind has been on holiday as I've not written a column yet this year! Happy New Year. I hope everyone had as good a holiday season as was possible with the Covid restrictions.

• A catch up from before Christmas: The Ompah Choir led the caroling at the gazebo at the Community Centre, then sang at homes around the village. It was a cold night but without a wind so folks stayed warm. Everyone appreciated singing and being sung to.

• The Sharbot Lake Medical Clinic have held several vaccination clinics. We went and found it well organized, quick and welcoming. Thanks to the staff and volunteers.

• Thanks also to the road crew who worked long and hard to clear the roads of that huge dump of snow. We measured 65 cm at our home.

• The Book Club met in the parking lot of the Community Centre to have a discussion of the latest book. It was a short meeting as it was frigid and windy. Linda brought and distributed copies of our next book. Contact Linda (contact info above) if you are interested in joining the Book Club.

• The birds have kept me busy keeping the feeder filled.

I have the regulars; chickadees, nuthatches, hairy and downy woodpeckers, goldfinch and redpolls. Let me know if you have other birds coming to your feeder.

• There have been many Sold signs around the village which means we have many who are new to the area.

Welcome to our new neighbours. Hopefully we will be able to have larger group gatherings this summer and we will get to meet and know each other.

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• The rink in Tichborne is like something straight out of a hockey version of The Sandlot (1993 children's baseball movie). It's been so awesome going skating up there.

And the kids are gracious enough to share their precious ice with us grown folks. It is very much their rink. I would love to see it flooded an extra night a week, but everyone seems thankful for the opportunity to have somewhere to play.

• Remember to keep your chimneys clean. At this point in the season, we’ve all been running our stoves for a while now. Be vigilant and look for signs of a dirty chimney. The number one cause of house fires.

• Stay safe on the trails and look out for your neighbours.

• As always, let me know about your local events, or causes to celebrate, and I’ll be happy to write about them here!

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• Perth Road United Church: In-person services are continuing in 2022: Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. All COVID restrictions/protocols remain in place.

At present we are going through the search process to hire a new minister but will continue with Supply/Lay Ministers or personnel until a suitable candidate is found.

A reminder to all members of the Perth Road United Church congregation: Please complete and mail the questionnaire from the Search Committee as soon as possible. This will greatly help with our search. Thank you.

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• I think the most important news to share this week is the Ardoch Post Office Closure. It is unfortunate and frustrating for so many people in our community to have to travel into Sharbot Lake for our Post Office needs. Our Mayor Ron Higgins has filed an official complaint with Canada Post. He now has a formal complaint number and will ask the Ombudsman to get involved. In addition, he has called on the office of MP Scott Reid to assist and was told that their office is on board to help. It might not hurt for us to contact our local MP Scott Reid as well. Let’s hope this issue can be resolved as quickly as possible.

• Have you been wondering what resulted from the KFPL Branch hours Review questionnaires from late last year?

All of the information has been compiled for the Library Board and Staff Members. They are consulting the results to make decisions to help give us the most positive experiences they can at our local library branches. If you would like to go online you can review the results and stay informed at kfpl.ca • It is that time of year again where the Township of North Frontenac requires resumes from students to fill summer positions, for casual employees and contracted work. For more information you can contact the Township at 613 479-2231 or visit their website: www.northfrontenac.com • Summer bookings are now being placed for many lovely camps in our area! Every week, I will try to share with you one of North Frontenac’s treasures!! Mackie Lake Camp is currently booking weeks for their beautiful waterfront rustic style cabins. Including; 3 pcs bath, hydro and full amenities. You can call 613 293-2418 for more details and to place your vacation booking!

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• The ice rink at the boat launch at the point has sure had some good use. Thanks to the zamboni and snow removal crew for keeping it up to par for all to enjoy. Lots of memories to be made this winter.

• Are you or do you have a highschool student in need of volunteer hours? Maybe you want to volunteer for a fun community event.

• Call out to volunteers for the SF Family Day event on Monday, Feb 21st at Frontenac Community Arena... They need volunteers to assist with a variety of activities. 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour or 5 hour shifts available between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

• Contact SF Recreation Committee member, tracyjholland8@gmail.com. Keep your calendar open and make some family memories on family day in the snow.

• Well, snowfall amount isn’t an issue. Let’s see some snow sculptures, or snow drawing - food colouring works well on the snow.

• Keep up the good work, Sydenham. Let’s show this virus we are tougher than it. We have come this far. It’s been challenging and still is, but keep positive and together we will get through this.

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• Verona Lions are hosting a Take-out Valentine Chicken Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4:30pm to 6pm.

Dinner Iicludes chicken, fries, coleslaw, dessert and gingerale for $15 each. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the following places: Asselstine Hardware and Verona Hardware. Or online https://www.veronalions.ca/ • February 20, TAKE OUT turkey dinner, Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, PICK UP between 4:30 and 6pm.

Advance tickets only with a cut off date of February 16.

Cost is $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For info, call 613-3722410.

• Friends of the Napanee River's Zoom presentation on the 50 Million Tree Program described large-scale tree planting programs and the value of planting trees to wildlife, watersheds and communities. The presentation provided valuable information to both large and small scale property owners, including the tax benefits.Through this program, Forests Ontario has now planted more than 34 million trees, producing over 17,000 hectares of new forests. Jim Hendry's and Steve Pitt's presentation can be found at the following link to the Friends of the Napanee River YouTube channel. The presentation runs until minute 56 followed by a VERY informative 20-minute Q&A session. https://youtu.be/AjGZNZXwo24

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• I am not going to fill up this column with comments about the massive snowfall we had last week, but I will thank G.E. Matson & Sons for all of their hard work and diligence after the storm. Working as soon as the snow stopped and making sure the roads were clear was very much appreciated. Thank you.

• Sunday Worship for the Arden United Church remains online at this time, as does Coffee and Conversation.

• Is your family looking forward to the free family fishing weekend February 19 through 22 ? Available in town is the Arden Ontario Bait and Tackle shop for all of your fishing needs and more. Not only do they sell bait and tackle, but they also sell hot soup and hot drinks. Located

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• Has anyone ever said to you, “That’s the greatest apple pie I’ve ever tasted.”? Well this might be your chance to show Canada and your neighbours what a great baker you are. Online applications are now being taken for Season 6 of the Great Canadian Baking Show. Go to the CBC website/The Great Canadian Baking Show, and the application is right there, waiting for you to fill it in and submit. Good luck and happy baking!

• Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group.

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• There will be an Inverary Spring Vendors Market at Ken Garrett Memorial Park on Saturday, April 30th from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Vendors are wanted! If you’re interested in hosting a booth, contact Marie Wilkins at 613449-4744 (text or call), or you can email Marie at mac. wilkins@outlook.com.

• 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 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

• Have you got your tickets for the February 12th ham supper hosted by the Storrington Lions Club yet? Fear not! They can be reserved by calling 613-353-2086. Each meal is $20, you can it pick up at the Club from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. All proceeds from the supper go towards projects and initiatives in our community.

• South Frontenac’s Music in the Park – This three-part series will invite local families to a day in our parks for free, live local music. They will be from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on February 12th at Centennial Park featuring Lucas Pell, February 26th at The Point Park featuring Chris Murphy, and March 12th at Gilmour Point Park featuring Jordy Jackson. There will be a few other family-oriented activities and hot beverages for sale. Families are encouraged to bundle-up, bring their lawn chairs, and enjoy the winter weather in our parks! COVID-19 pending/safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved, visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/music or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

• South Frontenac Family Day – Hosted once again at the Frontenac Community Arena on February 21st from 11:00am – 3:00pm, this modified event will be a comeback of some favourites and introduce some new activities. There will not be a free BBQ as done in the past, but we are looking forward to snowtubing and other snow activities, free skating and more. COVID-19 pending/ safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved visit www.southfrontenac.net/ familyday/ or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

• How do you find Will Smith in the snow? Look for the fresh prints. Shout out to Zach in Harrowsmith for this week’s joke! It’s seasonal, timely, has a pop culture reference… I give it a 10/10 and a spot on the fridge in the Spiler house.

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• Many people went to Facebook to thank our volunteer firefighters as they braved the extreme cold temperatures while fighting a fire. They are indeed our community’s true heroes! Thank you for your service to our community!

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• Though words can not express our heartfelt sympathy, we send our love to you, Tammy and family, on the passing of Mark. We are praying for you today, and in the days ahead.

• Lennox and Addington Resources for Children (LARC) has fun, interactive online programs for families throughout the week. Connect with them on Facebook for videos, crafts and music to play, learn and explore.

• Meals on Wheels has some delicious comfort food on the menu. Thursday, February 3rd is soup & roll, BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, Italian mixed vegetables and a date square. On Thursday, February 10th is soup & a roll, salmon, rice and New England vegetables, with banana cake for dessert. To place your order, contact Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext.226.

• Addington Highlands public Library has some new EResources for kids. Visit the AH library Facebook page to check out World Book for Activity Corner, Early Learning, World Book Kids, and World Book Student.

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• Thank you to the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church for the lovely ‘welcome basket’ that was dropped off! What a kind surprise!

If you know of someone new to the area, let us know so the welcome committee can pop by to say hello! #CommunitySpirit As the extreme cold weather continues, please remember to keeps pets indoors and watch for symptoms of frost bite on any exposed skin during outdoor activities.

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Rolling Pin: Tight thigh muscles are common in runners, walkers, and other athletes. Roll a rolling pin up and down along the front or side of your thigh to help relieve this tension.

Towel: If you sit at a desk all day, you may feel tension in your back or chest from slouching. To help relieve the pain, place a rolled towel on the floor. Sit at one end, facing away from the roll. Slowly lay back so that the roll is under your spine, supporting you from the neck to the lower back. Relax in this position for one minute, feeling a stretch across your chest and the front of your shoulders. To avoid straining your neck while in this position, rest your head on the roll or place a pillow at the end of the roll for more support.

These tips may not completely eliminate your pain but try them for a few weeks and you’ll likely feel less discomfort. If the pain gets worse contact your health care practitioner.

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“Greening of the Park” Project Moving Ahead

by Bill Bowick

January 27, 2022

Addington Highlands To Try Some Waste Diversion Techniques

By Craig Bakay t’s fun just sitting around talking about garbage, isn’t it?” Addington Highlands Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said while presenting the Waste Diversion Working Group report at the regular (online) Council meeting Jan. 18.

The report contained a number of ideas that could reduce the volume of materials that end up in Township waste sites, thereby extending the life span of the sites.

The working group consisted of Fritsch, Manager of Roads & Waste Brett Reavie, Reeve Henry Hogg, Coun. Helen Yanch as well as staff member Tanya Rosenblath and waste site attendants Floyd Keller and Glen Kerwin.

“I enjoyed the input from the attendants,” said Yanch.

The report is split into two phases, with Phase One containing ideas that conceivably could be implemented soon and Phase Two for further on down the line such as exploring tipping fees, garbage bag exchange for bringing in recycling and reusable items diversion.

First among the candidates for diversion include textiles, including clothing, footwear and household textiles. A potential partnership with Diabetes Canada exists and bins could be set up at the Kaladar, Mackavoy and Vennachar sites first. This program could be operational by May 1, 2022.

Second is diversion for oil and antifreeze containers. The report listed two companies that can provide this service, which could be operational by May 1.

Then there are approaches to organic waste including implementing a program to subsidize plastic backyard composters and in-home organics dryer-grinder appliances. Costs would be referred to 2022 budget deliberations.

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n October 2021, an informal survey was done of the trees in Oso Park (Sharbot Lake Beach). There were approximately 23. “Approximately” because opinions may differ on what’s a tree and what’s a bush. The 23 trees include a half dozen over-mature Manitoba maples and an equal number of ash trees which appear to be infected with the emerald ash borer.

This can kill a tree in two to three years.

The bottom line is that we may lose half the existing trees in five to ten years. This from a park that already has limited shade due to the recent removal of older trees for safety reasons.

In response to this, Central Frontenac Council approved a proposal to plant a selection of trees in the beach park area next spring. The plan was based on a larger submission which Cheryl Matson prepared for the Downtown Revitalization project. The selection was to include a variety of trees and bushes native to Eastern Ontario and of varying age so there would be a succession to trees as they age and die off. Purchase and planting are to be paid for by public donation in recognition of the contribution made to the community by Villages Beautiful volunteers and the leadership role played by Rosemarie Bowick in the establishment of that organization.

The project, called “Greening of the Park” is underway with the support of Township staff and a steering committee representing key community groups. A total of $3400 has already been donated by individuals with ties to the area. Tracy Jackson of 1010 Lawn and Garden is helping with procurement and at least some of the planting is expected in late April and early May of this year. The committee is already looking at branch out projects such as an

education component and designation of a heritage trees.

When we think about a park with a beach, we tend to focus on summer use – swimming and picnicking and trees for shade. But our park is really much more than that. It is at least a three season facility. In fact, many children still want to go to the play structure in the park in mid winter.

For quiet meditation, you can’t beat watching the lake from a park bench on a sunny day in October. And it’s always a joy to see the pussy willows come out in the spring.

Trees play a part in all of this – from spring renewal, to summer shade to fall colours – and they provide shelter for things like song birds and benign wildlife.

The beach park in Sharbot Lake is a major community asset. It’s not as big or as beautiful as Stewart Park in Perth but it’s more fun. It attracts people by car, by boat and, now, on the trails. It is a reason for people to visit Sharbot Lake. And while visiting the beach, they support the stores and restaurants making it a better community for us all.

People wishing to be part of this may do so by making a donation. The project has been positioned as a citizen gift to the community so donations are tax deductible. The process is to make the donation by cash or cheque directly to Bill Bowick or Alison Robinson. A special bank account has been set up to hold the money and pay expenses. On completion of the project, an accounting will be delivered to the Township and they will issue a charitable tax receipt to all participants. Alison lives at 14212 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake. Bill can be reached by phone at 613 279-3341, email Bowickbill@gmail.com or Canada Post at P.O.Box 77, Sharbot Lake. ■

Finally, a pilot project could be explored in 2022 to grind up construction debris and large furniture items. Grinding would likely take place during the fall of 2022. The project would be referred to 2022 budget deliberations.

“We’d like to try some of this out and learn by experience,” said Fritsch.

“What about the re-use idea?” asked Coun. David Miles.

“That’s for future discussion,” Fritsch said. “There’s a lot of effort required.

“There’s other, lower-hanging fruit out there.”

Council passed a resolution to begin projects where they can and refer others to the budget process where required.

Generators For Denbigh CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed reported that the new generators in the Denbigh Community Centre and Northbrook Medical Centre have been installed and working well. She acknowledged the $60,000 contribution from Community Futures for Lennox & Addington in partnership with the Mazinaw Community Fund.

Snow Storm Road Work On the big snowfall last week, Roads and Waste Manager Brett Reavie said: “It’s been busy the last couple of days.

“Not that there was a lot of traffic but our roads stayed passible for the most part (and) we made it through in pretty good shape except for a few minor truck issues.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said he figured the road crews did a good job because he didn’t get any comments on how they responded.

Extra Surcharge On Already Pricey Plow Roads and Waste Manager Brett Reavie

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Happy Birthday to John Sortberg who celebrates his 95th Birthday on Feb.2.

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OBITUARY

Mark Rosenblath - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Rosenblath. Peacefully, with family by his side, at the North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft on Thursday, January 20, 2022, following his 54th birthday. Loving husband of 28 years to Tammy and proud father of Scott (Taylor) Rosenblath of Kingston and Mitchel (Shelby) Rosenblath of Denbigh.

Cherished grandfather to Brayden and Levi. Pre-deceased by his parents Lawrence and Helen. Mark will be sadly missed by his siblings Floyd (Kathy) Rosenblath, Dale (Denise) Rosenblath, Ralph (Frances) Rosenblath, Rodger (Sharon) Rosenblath, Sharon (Cecil) Keller and Ronnie (Pamela) Rosenblath. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, friends and Bon Echo family for his positive outlook and love of life. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Sunday, January 23 from 1-4pm. Cremation will follow. The Funeral Service for Mark will take place later in the spring at St. Luke’s United Church, Denbigh. (Date and time will be announced) Interment of ashes will follow the Funeral Service at the Vennachar Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to St. Luke’s United Church. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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OBITUARY Fraser Dorothy Joyce (nee Maxwell)

Passed away peacefully in hospital on January 15, 2022 in Perth, Ontario after living an active and fulfilling 90 years.

She was born April 5, 1931 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan where she spent her childhood. After moving to Toronto as a young adult she met her husband, Ed and they raised their family in Richmond Hill. In retirement they relocated to Sharbot Lake and most recently Dorothy was living with her eldest sister at her son and daughter-inlaw's waterfront home.

Throughout her life she was very engaged with her community (Richmond Hill Figure Skating Club, Sharbot Lake 39ers, Catholic church/CWL) and she donated her time, treasure and talent to numerous causes (Canadian Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Ontario Seniors). Her pride, joy and primary focus was her large and extended family.

After her children were grown and having their own children she traveled and kept herself busy in the garden, baking and playing cards.

Dorothy is survived by her siblings: Irene, Gordon, Donald & Cheryl and sisters-in-law Rowena & Eleanor (Frank). She will be lovingly remembered by her children: John (Dominique), Linda (Mark), Donald (Candace), Debbie (Michael), Michael (Christine), Ellen, Donna (Mark) & Bonnie, by her grandchildren: Aleata (Aaron), Laura (Daniel), Cara (Clarke), Jesse (Suzi), Andrea (Chad), Topher (Michelle), Michael, Mathew (Sammy), Breanna (Tyler), Tanya (Daryl), Carly (Mark), Stephanie, Lana (Sean) & Michayla (Zach), by her great-grandchildren: David, Danielle, Leah, Hannah, Mark, Mya, Ruby, Penelope, Halle & Jacoby, as well as extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Edward, his parents Emile & Ella, her parents Lennis & Dolly, brothers William & Roy, brother-in-laws Robert (Fran), Bernard & Roy, sister-in-laws Isabelle & Barbara, son-in-laws Gordon & William, and grandson Patrick.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence (where Dorothy was residing for the last 2 months) and the staff at Perth Hospital during her final week, for providing exceptional and compassionate care.

Dorothy's wishes were to be cremated and the family will celebrate her life in the summer of 2022. In lieu of cards and flowers please make a charitable donation or give your time to someone in need.

OBITUARY Grantham, Ann Isobel (Kissock) RN

Ann passed away in Perth hospital on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at the age of 89 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roy Grantham. Ann was the loved mother of Rhonda Leduc, Thomas Grantham, Kevin Grantham and Christine Gemmell and cherished grandmother of Ryan Leduc (Lisa Smit), Jordan Leduc, Evan Leduc, Ashley Stevens, Courtney Cox and Nicholas Gemmell. She was the dear great grandmother of Myles Leduc. Ann enjoyed her many years as a Registered Nurse and she loved to travel with her sister-in-law and best friend Shirley Duffy. She will be sadly missed by her cousins Ted Whan and Ruth Dunn, all her extended family and all her friends.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St. West, Perth.

BARTSCH, Lyle Hue Maurice

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday January 22, 2022 in his 96th year.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Gladys (nee Freeman).

He was a much loved father to Jack Bartsch (Lisa), Cathy Bartsch, Elaina Sunderland (Glenn) and Lorna Lonneberg (Bruce).

Loved dearly by his grandchildren Stephanie Cuffling (Dan), Jonathan Bartsch, Kreg Lonneberg (Sarah), Shea Lonneberg, Kyle and Lucus Sunderland.

Cherished great-grandchildren, Elise and Henry Cuffling.

He was the son of Charles and Edith Bartsch (nee Drader) and was predeceased by his siblings, Olive Reynolds (Harold), Reta Convery (Ralph), Ruby Revell (Wesley), Frankie Snider (Harold), Gerald Bartsch (Carmel), Bernice Irish (Murvell), Freda Veley (Percy) and Betty Couch (Dave) and by infant brothers Ernest and George.

Survived by sister-in laws Margaret Wattam (late Weldon), Jean Freeman (late Cecil) and Maryann Freeman (late Max). Predeceased by sister and brotherin-laws, Mildred Hoover (Harold), Ethel Krock (Harold) and Pauline Adams (Henry).

Uncle Lyle was loved by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will take place in the spring. Memorial donations in Lyle’s memory may be made to the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

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Local Cemeteries Highlighted On New Website

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he Cloyne and District Historical Society (CDHS) has created a new Flickr website devoted to our local cemeteries. The new website: https://flickr. com/photos/cdhscemeteries/ currently has over 1,100 highresolution gravestone photos. To date, photos of every grave in the following cemeteries have been uploaded: Vennachar, Denbigh (3 cemeteries). Harlowe (3 cemeteries), Northbrook, Cloyne Pioneer, and Dempsey. If permission is granted, the Flinton cemeteries will also be included on the site this spring.

The site is ideal for genealogy and local history. With Flickr’s powerful search engine, anyone can enter a family name with all matching graves appearing. Photos are categorized into albums enabling viewers to display, for instance, graves in only the Dempsey cemetery.

The Flickr site compliments the popular website “Find A Grave” but has a few local advantages. All graves and legible inscriptions are included. No sign-in or membership is required. And, the large high-resolution photos are free to download in their original size for personal use.

Traffic on the site is already steady with over 2000 photos viewed daily. The primary Flickr site of the CDHS (https:// flickr.com/photos/cdhs) has over 1,600 historic photos, documents, and videos online. As the CDHS is a member of the Flickr Commons the site allows free highresolution downloads. Since its inception in 2013, this site has received 4,500,000 views from around the world. ■

In Memoriam Gendron, Russell

Dec. 3, 1929 – Jan. 23, 2016 In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Russel who left us six years ago.

You presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never Forever in our hearts Wife Freda and family

Cecil J. Rogers

Deceased January 28, 2021 In memory of a loving and dedicated husband, father, and papa.

Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always here Still loved, still missed and very near.

Barb Rogers and family

Barker, William John Arthur

May 2, 1943 - January 27, 2021 In loving memory of a cherished husband, wonderful father and very proud papa and great grandpa (poppi). He took on these roles with a heart of gold, and a caring, giving attitude. It has been a year now, since your passing, but there is not a day that goes by that we don’t think about you and talk about you. Your sense of humour, your helpfulness and kind loving heart are greatly missed by your wife, children and grand-children.

Your great-grandchildren miss the funny faces and silly noises that you would do.

They speak of you often. Memories we hold dear, will keep you alive in all our hearts.

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by your wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

January 27, 2022

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The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:

Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents.

Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager at publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230.

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: “RFT 2022-01 Shiner Road Bridge Replacement” on or before 2:30 PM local time on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

Fire Leaves Family Of Three Looking For A New Home T

By Jeff Green here are only bad times for house fires, but the one last week at 3158 Bell Line Road (just north of Sharbot Lake off Road 509) took place at an even worse time.

The fire was called in at 5:17 am on Friday morning (January 22) when the temperature was below -30 Celsius and the windchill was more like -40.

According to Central Frontenac Fire Chief Chris McDonough, not only did the weather pose an extra risk to the family when they escaped the house, and make it difficult for emergency personnel (police, paramedics, and fire/ emergency services), it made it difficult to “maintain water supply and suppression activities”.

Crews arrived just after 5:30am and

1. Requires Students The Township is seeking resumes for students to assist with the following: a) Crown Land Stewardship Program. b) Waste/Recycling Department. c) Public Works Department.

2. Requires Casual Employees The Township is seeking resumes for casual employees to assist with the following: a) Equipment Operators b) Public Works Labourers c) Alternate Waste/Recycling Site Attendant. d) General Office Assistance – Administration Department.

3. Contracted Work The Township is seeking hourly, daily and monthly base rates from Contractors to provide services on an as needed basis. (Including, but not limited to, machinery/ equipment rentals; aggregate supply; qualified tradesperson – builders, electricians, plumbers, etc.). Prices quoted shall be for 2022 projects. Contractors shall provide proof of appropriate Insurance and WSIB Certificates, prior to actually commencing work for the Municipality.

Information gathered with respect to this advertisement is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for selection purposes.

Request For Tender (RFT)

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Job Posting Seniors Programs Supervisor Permanent Full Time Position based out of Sharbot Lake 35 hours per week, starting wage $27/hr with benefits Responsibilities 1. Plan, implement and oversee seniors programs in rural Frontenac County 2. Program administration 3. Staff supervision 4. Network and collaborate Qualifications • Diploma/Degree nursing, gerontology, or social work preferred • 3 years of supervisory management experience • Experience working in healthcare and with seniors • Knowledge of Frontenac County • First Aid/CPR • Driver’s license • CPIC Closing Date: February 10, 2022 Full job description available upon request. Send a letter and resume to louisem@rfcs.ca or drop off to 1020 Elizabeth St Sharbot Lake Rural Frontenac Community Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Only those applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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We thank everyone for their interest.

Only applicants selected for an interview or for project/to provide services 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 clearly marked with the position you are applying for “Confidential – Student POSITION” or “Confidential – Casual POSITION” or please provide fixed rates clearly marked “Contracted Work” by Noon local time on February 23, 2022 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

were greeted with “heavy smoke on the main floor coming from the basement area electrical room.”

They initially commenced “an aggressive indoor attack” but then they saw that the main floor was already structurally compromised.

“At the same time, fire travelled inside the wall cavity and into the attic area and it was decided that crews would move to a defensive exterior attack,” said McDonough. “Fortunately, the homeowner had been alerted by the working smoke alarms and the family escaped safely,” he said.

Unfortunately, the family lost a dog in the fire.

The suspected cause of the fire was electrical, based on where it started, but that could not be confirmed due the level of damage in the home, and the estimated damage was estimated at $450,000 by the fire department.

The home was occupied by Stephanie Hammond and her two pre-teen sons.

When contacted by the News, she said she wants to send out a “huge thank you to everyone in the community for their generosity and donations”, adding that she has not been able to get back to people who have been reaching out to her because she does not have access to any of her email or social media accounts.

She said that she has what she needs for the immediate physical well being of herself and her sons, thanks to community support, but they are in need of accommodations in the Sharbot Lake area.

If anyone knows of a rental for a family of three with a small dog, they can contact the Frontenac News at info@ frontenacnews.ca or 613-279-3150 and we will forward the information on.

Fire Chief McDonough, who was only three days into his new position when the fire happened, indicated that he was impressed by the work of the Central Frontenac fire crews and the other first responders.

“The crews did an amazing job given the weather conditions and access to resources due to cold temperatures,” he said, “I would emphasize that working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required by law, and in this case, although still a tragic event, they saved the lives of a family.” ■

AH Council Cont. from p7 said he received an email from Rush Truck Centers that there would be a $5,000 surcharge on a tandem snow plow/sander package plus autogreaser the township had tendered for $283,338.31.

“In discussion with our sales rep from Rush, we have the option of accepting the $5,000 surcharge or we can not accept and retender,” Reavie said. “Similar trucks that are being tendered currently are $15,000 to $20,000 more than our last tendered truck and the delivery date would change to 2023.

He said there was $300,000 budgeted for the truck and Council voted to accept the surcharge.

“The reason for tendering is to get a fair price but we may have to look elsewhere next time,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

Year Round DST Rejected Addington Highlands won’t be supporting South Frontenac’s bid to have Daylight Savings Time all year long, despite Coun. Helen Yanch’s impassioned plea.

“When it’s light, it’s light and when it’s dark, it’s dark,” she said. “Flip-flopping doesn’t make sense. The measure was defeated three votes to two. ■

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A K&P Trail Motorised User Fee System Is In The Works

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rontenac County does not charge user fees on The K&P rail, which has been built over a 10 year period, mostly through a variety of trail construction grants.

The trail is not available to motorised vehicles south of Verona, except seasonally by snowmobiles.

But north of Verona, through Central Frontenac and into North Frontenac where the trail is being built out this year, ATV use is prevalent. The K&P is part of a network of trails extending through Lanark, Renfrew, Lennox and Addington and Hastings Counties, and the networks are managed by two ATV trail user groups, the OFATV (Ontario Federation of ATV clubs) and the EOTA (Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance).

Both of these organisations have historical connections to the K&P. EOTA has been contracted to do maintenance on the K&P Trail, and the OFATV has an active chapter based in Verona.

They each have their own trail pass systems for use on trails connected to the K&P Trail, but those passes are not transferable.

Last September Frontenac County Council asked Wayne Robinson of Sharbot Lake to help put together a plan for ATV use of the K&P Trail, with a view towards developing a user pay system that is compatible with neighbouring trail systems.

Robinson has a history with the K&P Trail. The company that he used to own, the Robinson Group, donated $25,000 to the construction of the trail, and he also volunteered to help the county obtain passage through a number of properties, between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake, that had been sold off by previous owners of the K&P rail bed, that has been developed as the K&P Trail.

Robinson sent a short status report to Frontenac County this month, which was received by Frontenac County Council at their January meeting (January 19).

Before preparing the short report, he consulted with stakeholders, including the Frontenac County mayors, and with OFATV and EOTA, and came to the conclusion that riders of motorised vehicles, including snowmobiles, should be required to pay for a trail pass in order to ride on the K&P Trail.

This is the case on county owned trails in Lanark County and is being considered in Renfrew County as well. The situation is relatively simple for snowmobiles because snowmobilers who use public trails are required to join the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) but not as simple for ATV's because there are two different organisations who are involved in trail management.

The key paragraphs in Robinson's report deal with a permit requirement that is tied to a change in the way EOTA and the OFATV deal with permits. They are, as follows: “It is my recommendation that the County of Frontenac pass a motion that trail permits are required for all motorised vehicles using the K&P and in turn instruct staff to prepare a comprehensive bylaw for approval

by Council. The OFATV and the EOTA already have robust membership processing systems in place so the County will not be required to implement any systems for collecting and monitoring the process.

I further recommend that the county enter into a four-way agreement with the OFATV (represented by local clubs), the EOTA and the OFSC for a joint usage agreement for the K&P Trail. As well that a joint working committee be established with representa-

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tion from all four organisations to work on the long-term care and maintenance of the K&P Trail system cooperatively and collaboratively.”

The key change for the two ATV organisations is captured in the phrase “joint usage agreement” which would require the two of them to recognise each other's permits for the first time.

Also, in his report, Robinson said that both EOTA and OFATV are willing to commit to supporting the K&P Trail financially.

“As an offer of goodwill by the OFATV and EOTA they will contribute a minimum of $20.00 per trail permit sold to residents of Frontenac County. As well, the organisations have indicated that they intend that most of the funds they raise will be spent on capital projects and other maintenance costs for their trails,” the report said.

Wayne Robinson was available during the online council meeting, but said he did not have much to add beyond what was in the report.

Councillor Bill MacDonald from Central Frontenac, who lives near a section of the K&P trail that is used by some residents to access their permanent homes, said that he “hopes the plan is to go slow on this in order to make sure that whatever is put in place is sensitive to historic uses of the trail.”

Robinson said that he does not expect to see anything in place for a couple of years.

Nonetheless, in receiving the report, Council directed staff to develop a bylaw by the end of June on the care and use of the trail, including the requirement for trail permits for motorised use.

Communal Servicing Public meeting In response to a request from North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, Council agreed to hold a public meeting on the signature initiative of the Frontenac County Planning department, communal servicing.

If brought into being, communal servicing

By Jeff Green

would allow for urban style development on private lots, with communal sewer and water systems instead of individual wells and septic systems.

In order to become a reality, it will require the county to set up a municipal services corporation to manage systems and to shield member municipalities from liability costs should water or sewer systems fail.

The results of a pilot study, which is looking at what can be built at the former Sharbot Lake Public School site, should a communal water and sewer system be put in there, is expected in February or March.

While the idea of a public meeting was well supported by Council, the timing of the meeting is still up in the air, because of South Frontenac.

Joe Gallivan, County Director of Planning, said that until South Frontenac Council decides whether to support Communal Servicing in principle, nothing can be done.

The other three townships have already expressed their support.

Ron Higgins asked if South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal cared to indicate what the hold up was for South Frontenac.

In what could be a telling statement, Vandewal said, “maybe I should refer your question to Councillor Revill [the second representative from South Frontenac].

“I have posed some questions, I have put forward to our staff, before I am ready to support it,” said Revill.

For his part, Vandewal did not know whether communal servicing would come back to South Frontenac for approval in February or March.

While it may be possible for communal servicing to be set up in three of the four townships, the proposal has been developed, from the start, with all four townships in mind. The proposal has been supported by senior staff in South Frontenac, including Director of Planning, Claire Dodds, and Chief Administrative Officer Neil Carbone.■

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Closure of Ardoch Post Office impacts North Frontenac residents

by Jeff Green he post office at Ardoch has been closed by Canada Post since January 17, and customers who have parcels to pick up have to drive to Sharbot Lake to get them.

It is about a 25-minute drive for Ardoch residents to Sharbot Lake. Ever since former post offices in both Ompah and Plevna closed, people have been travelling to Ardoch from all points, north and east, between the hamlets of Fernleigh and Ompah, and north along Buckshot Lake, and Mountain Roads, north of Plevna.

A 30-minute drive to pick up a parcel in Ardoch is now a one-hour drive to Sharbot Lake for some residents.

The situation does not sit well with North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, who happens to live very near to Ardoch.

“I filed an official complaint with Canada Post”, Higgins told the News, in a phone interview on Monday, January 24.

Higgins said that he has talked to MP Scott Reid about the situation, and “he was not very impressed with the closure of the post office, and his office is working on it.

The News attempted to contact Canada Post for clarification about the reason for the closure, and whether it is

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temporary or permanent, but by press time, we had not received a response.

We did manage to confirm, however, that the closure of the post office is related to COVID-19 vaccine protocols at Canada Post.

We have confirmed that the postmaster at Ardoch, Ken Stencell, who also leases the office space to Canada Post, is not vaccinated. Since the vaccine protocol at Canada Post has been in place since November 26, 2021, he has been tested twice weekly with rapid tests provided by Canada Post. The postmaster informed Canada Post that they were planning to apply for an exemption from vaccination, under status #3 in the Canada Post mandatory vaccine protocol.

Status #3 is for those who are “unable to be vaccinated for medical, religious or other grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act.” The reason in the Ardoch case is primarily for religious reasons. The postmaster did not send the “Religious Accommodation Questionnaire and Attestation” before the deadline in mid January. The form was sent in, a day late, but they received notice that the post office would be closed a day after that.

It is possible that the religious accommodation and attestation will be accepted and the post office will reopen as before, but Canada Post has not indicated what its plans are.

“I don’t question the right of Canada Post to decide how to handle this situation,” Higgins told the News, “But it is their responsibility to provide an alternative for their customers, for the residents of North Frontenac. I am not pleased about this.” ■

OPP Report

On January 16, 2022 at approximately 4:20pm, officers of the South Frontenac detachment of the OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and driving erratically on west bound Sunbury Road, South Frontenac Township.

The driver lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of Sunbury Road and Battersea Road. The vehicle rolled and came to rest on the edge of a ditch. No one was injured. Police have charged Dave Brisson, age 30, of South Frontenac, was charged with three offences. He was released aqnd will appear in courtin in Kingston on February 10. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE 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.

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.

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.

Garbage & Recycling Reminder – 7am Collection Time From time to time, what a resident perceives to be their *normal* time for garbage and recycle collection may change due to internal circumstances which is why residents are asked to ensure their garbage and recycling is curbside by 7 am.

When the Township has to use alternative resources to collect garbage and recycling, there may be changes to residents’ collection time. If your garbage or recycling is put out later than 7am, there is a risk that you will miss our collection vehicles and your garbage will not be picked up that week.

Garbage Bag Tags We realize that at this time of year, residents may be getting low on garbage tags, however, please ensure that each bag has a full, original South Frontenac bag tag around the neck of each bag. Partially tagged bags and overweight bags will not be collected. Tags may be purchased at either Township office (when open to the public) or numerous other retail stores within the Municipality.

TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Heritage Committee Meeting – January 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm • Special Committee of the Whole – Budget Day – January 27, 2022, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Council Meeting – February 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – February 8, 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.

Tenders PS-RFQ-2022-01 – Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Recreation Management Software Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on February 4, 2022. .Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac RFP # 2022-C01 - Request for Proposal - Electronic Voting for 2022 Municipal Elections - Internet and Telephone Voting Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., February 28, 2022. Official forms can be downloaded from www.southfrontenac.net/tenders/ or www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac Job Opportunity - Competition #22-01-CS- Financial Analyst (1 Year Duration) – Closes Feb. 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm.

For more information on either position, please see the full job posting and description on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian McCormick, Human Resources/ Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net.

News & Public Notices

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Winter Hours The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open on January 27th and February 10, 2022 from 3 pm – 7 pm. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

2022 COMMUNITY GRANTS Applications for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until April 30, 2022. For more information see the website at www.southfrontenac.net/grants/.

THINGS TO DO

Winter Parking Restrictions The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to recycle boxes or parked cars where they interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. The Township will only replace or repair mailboxes and mountings if, in the opinion of the Public Services Department, damage was caused by the snow maintenance equipment.

See our website for more details.

Snow Plow Naming Contest The Township of South Frontenac is inviting residents to help come up with awesome names for our big orange snow plows! Submit your best ideas online at www.southfrontenac.net/snowplow/ by Sunday, February 6, 2022. The individuals responsible for submitting the chosen names will receive a small prize and be invited to have their picture taken (optional) with the newly named plows! Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate.

South Frontenac Family Day Hosted once again at the Frontenac Community Arena on February 21st from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, this modified event will be a comeback of some favourites and introduce some new activities. There will not be a free BBQ as done in the past, but we are looking forward to snowtubing and other snow activities, free skating and more. COVID-19 pending/ safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved visit www.southfrontenac. net/familyday/ or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Township indoor rental facilities and administrative offices in Sydenham at 4432 George Street, and at 2490 Keeley Rd., remain closed 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.

Music in the Park This three part series will invite local families to a day in our parks for free, live local music. They will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on February 12th at Centennial Park featuring Lucas Pell, February 26th at The Point Park featuring Chris Murphy, and March 12th at Gilmour Point Park featuring Jordy Jackson. There will be a few other family-oriented activities and hot beverages for sale. Families are encouraged to bundle-up, bring their lawn chairs, and enjoy the winter weather in our parks! COVID-19 pending/ safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/music or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair South Frontenac service clubs, sport leagues/ teams, and community associations are invited to participate in the first annual Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair on March 26th, 2022 at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. The fair is free and will be from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, attendees will be encouraged to learn about and register for recreation, leisure and social programs for all ages. COVID-19 pending/ safety protocols in place. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP

by March 1st. For more information and to save your spot, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-453-6846.

Snowshoe & Kicksled Rental Get outside and try something new this winter!

Snowshoe’s – Daily rental rate: $12 plus HST and $30 refundable security deposit per pair.

Kicksleds – Daily rental rate: $25 plus HST and $100 refundable security deposit per kicksled.

Adult and Kid’s sizes available. Visit www.frontenacarena.com for more information!

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These officers were confirming those participating in the outdoors were doing so legally and safely, with random stops along the trails. The week of January 20th is International Snow Mobile Safety Week and it seemed appropriate to see

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The recently expanded parking area in Verona, became a hub of activity starting first thing in the morning as trailers unloaded and passengers bundled up to endure the frigid windchills, often reaching -35 and skin aching when left exposed for too long. As I headed south the trails were alive with pedestrians and sleds, each sharing the well-groomed trails that are beautifully lined with carved wooden posts, snaking their way through the

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This area is popular for locals to get outside, by whatever means possible. With the lockdown continuing, many are looking for outdoor activities to keep them active and some were excited to have the temperature plummet long enough to provide a thick coating on the dark waters of Verona Lake. Verona Lake sits on the east side of Hwy 38 and reaches a maximum depth of 35’ and provides recreational enthusiasts 1.9KM of distance with waters flowing from Howes Lake to the north and then exiting south through Hardwood Creek.

When I arrived, a makeshift rink had been shoveled off and was ready for the young and young-at-heart to strap on some blades and have a quick pick-up game of hockey. A family was pulling a toboggan with their golden retriever proudly prancing in his new winter boots as his mom and dad crunched through the fresh snow as they traversed the lake exploring areas normally not accessible by foot.

I left the comfort of my warm vehicle and began the breezy walk towards the south end of the lake. In the distance I could see a miniature ‘village’ set up with figures moving about and vehicles, sleds, and huts perfectly positioned (prime real estate) with billows of smoke gently wisping from the chimneys. Laughter could be heard as it echoed towards me, I was eager to see what ice fishing was all about and I was not disappointed.

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I asked what they did during their gatherings and was told that ‘today we are celebrating a birthday’ and both friends and family were enjoying the outing with food, drink, music, laughter, and stories they will share for years to come. It is “something we do on the weekends and have been doing for years” I was told by the vibrant Stephanie.

When I asked Laura T. how old she was, “27, I said?” … she laughed and said, “let’s go with that”.

Courtney Thompson took a break from the outdoors in the warmth of a well appointed fish hut.

Family members came and went between the various cabins while checking their lines and I was shown “a big one” on camera that was set up to monitor the hole, “impressive”, I say and very tech savvy, the fish looked huge, but what do I know. An adorable pug named ‘Louie’ snorted a friendly hello as he tried to incessantly rub off the dog-jacket his mom had made him wear. He was less than impressed as he moved about the camp looking for something that may pull it off at just the right angle.

“Most days the catch is pretty good”, I was told, and they were hopeful that today would be no different. For those wondering, there is a good selection of large and smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, bluegill, black crappie, and yellow perch in this lake. We chatted for awhile longer as they shared some fun stories of the area, and it was clear that this is a great winter activity that gets people outside enjoying the fresh air, good food, and great company one hut at a time.

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