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New Greenhouse is Tip of the Iceberg at Lougourh PS by Wilma Kenny n unusual-looking greenhouse has very recently appeared at the southeast corner of Loughborough Public School. It’s a tall dome, constructed of large flat triangles of a tough plexiglass material designed by the company Arctic Acres for greenhouse use in severe winters. Inside, a long narrow ‘heat-sink’ pond curves along the north wall, and the ceiling’s high enough it could accommodate a good-sized apple or orange tree. Even more amazing than the structure itself is the way it got there: it owes much to the persistent dedication of Alan MacDonald, a senior grade teacher, and his students. For the past several years MacDonald has encouraged his students to volunteer and learn in the food bank gardens at South Frontenac Community Services. Three years ago, a graduating class was asked to choose what legacy they would like to leave to their public school. There were lots of suggestions,
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some pretty fanciful and impractical. But the idea of a school greenhouse and a community kitchen came up more than once, and was eventually chosen as being both a good idea and with the realm of possibility. That class is now in their third year of high school, and their dream is just now becoming a reality. MacDonald verifies that it’s taken lot of hard work, frustration, determination. community participation and fundraising to arrive at this point. Among many related activities, student teams worked up and rehearsed a “Dragon’s Den” presentation: the “Dragons” included School Board representatives, teachers and community members, and the student presentations had to be thorough and very well thought out. A large amount of money was raised: students sold surplus produce from the foodbank gardens where they had been learning a range of horticultural techniques, including use of a greenhouse for sprouting seedlings, and the Aboriginal companion plant-
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Granite Ridge Students unveil their total for donations raised for the North Frontenac Food Bank during the Slime Challenge against North Addington Education Centre.
Submitted by Catherine Reynolds of Granite Ridge Education Centre pirits were soaring at GREC Monday afternoon at the Foodbank Fundraising Challenge reveal with NAEC. The excitement could be felt as students gathered in the gym for an online reveal with students from NAEC. An astounding $11000 plus was raised for our respective foodbanks. Janice Anderson from the North Frontenac foodbank was present at the reveal to share in with what we have been waiting for since April 1. GREC came out ahead raising $6361.45 and NAEC trailed just a bit with $5297. A huge congratulations to students and staff
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of both schools for their dedication and generosity towards this very worthwhile cause helping many families in our communities and surrounding areas. Now comes the messy part. Some Vikings are in for a nasty SLIMING. (Editors note – The NAEC Vikings who will be slimed have been dubbed “The J Team”. They include school Principal John Mooney, Vice Principal Jamie McCullough, and Adolescent Care Worker Josh Goodfellow – check the twitter video by going to Twitter, entering NAEC in the search bar and clicking on the wavy green image in one of the top few posts. ■
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ing of the “three sisters” — corn, squash and beans. (One of a number of Aboriginal lessons about caring and respect for the natural world.) The Cataraqui/Kingston branch of the Rotary Club became the project lead in raising a large contribution from Rotary (the greenhouse became their signature centennial project). The Limestone School Board not only approved the drawings but
committed a generous amount of funding, and the Kingston Community Foundation awarded a grant. Trousdale’s Home Hardware helped furnish and equip the community kitchen, which will be used for teaching and preparation of school lunch events such as a recent salad bar. And so the project continues; we look forward to an “Official Opening!” ■
Number Of Standby Incidents Project To Rise By 36% In Frontenac County This Year By Jeff Green ast week, Dave Doran, the acting President of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 462, which represents Paramedics who work for Frontenac Paramedic Services, made public OPSEU's concerns over the level of ambulance service being offered in Kingston and Frontenac County. In an interview with the Frontenac News, he noted that staffing and equipment shortages, increased call volumes and delays caused by over crowding in hospital emergency departments were resulting in burnout among paramedics in his local, and longer wait times for patients awaiting care and transport to hospital. He said that the number of standby incidents, when ambulances are moved from their regular base to another location, as well as shifts being missed due to staffing and even vehicle shortages, are threatening the service. Frontenac Paramedic Services responded by saying that they hae been planning for growth in service demand, and are putting more resources into the system. Frontenac Paramedic Services has now provided statistics around the number of standby incidents that have occurred since 2019 at each of the 8 ambulance bases that they operate. Kelly Pender, the Chief Administrative Officer for Frontenac County, said that calls for service, as well as sick time, dropped in 2020 as a result of pandemic lock downs, but that 2021 and the first third of 2022. “In the most recent Omicron wave, the number of visits to the hospital has increased and so has sick time as more staff are testing positive or have close family
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members that are positive. This trend has also affected the care staff at KGH resulting in longer off load times for paramedics,” he said, in an email to the News. He also said that standbys, which can be caused by meal breaks, are recorded by incident, not time duration, and could “could be a short as a few minutes, or as long as a couple of hours.” They are initiated by dispatch in order to cover for meal breaks, offload delays in hospital, or extra long calls. The statistics that we provided show that the entire system is experiencing an increase in standby incidents of 4% for 2022 over 2021, if trends over the first three months persist for the rest of year. But will call volumes being up in Kingston, the number of standby incidents at the rural bases in Parham and Roberstville are up by a lot more than that, 36% over 2021 and 42% over 2019 when stats for the two bases are combined. The Robertsville base, which is only open 12 hours a day, is projected to see 588 standby incidents in 2022, 1.6 on average per shift, a 70% increase over last year. The numbers had been steady for 20192021 at just under or just over 1 incident per day for the past three years at the Robertsville base. Pender said that “a standby movement doesn’t mean that the home base area is left uncovered, or that residents are vulnerable. The seamless nature of Ontario paramedic service means that a North Frontenac call could be responded to by Denbigh, Northbrook or Perth.
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ith the official arrival of spring, a young public works manager’s fancy turns to thoughts of road maintenance, and that’s certainly what Tyson Myers was thinking about at the regular (online) Central Frontenac Council meeting April 26. First up was the re-surfacing of Crow Lake Road, the tender of which was awarded to Gemmill Sand and Gravel for $459,438.12 before HST. The work to be done includes the removal and replacement of specified centreline and entrance culvert, pulverizing the existing hardtop surface, ditching in specified areas to improve drainage, supply, placement, fine grading and compaction of granular in preparation of double surface treatment and double surface treatment (tar and chip). The work is to be completed by Sept. 1, 2022. Coun. Cindy Kelsey asked if a warranty came with the work. “There is a 24-month warranty on the service,” said Myers. Next up was the awarding of the annual gravel placement contract which also went to Gemmill Sand and Gravel in the amount of $308,193 before HST. The work must be completed before July 15, 2022. Included in the contract are 5,473 tonnes (8,100 metres) for Fourth Lake Road, 2,061 tonnes (3,050 metres) for Wilkinson Road, 3,446 tonnes (5,100 metres) for Clarke Road and 4,527 tonnes (6,700 metres) for Brewer Road. The contract also included 3,000 tonnes for the Hinchinbrooke Yard and 3,000 tonnes for the Olden Yard. Myers also recommended accepting Mulrooney Trucking Ltd.’s bid of $117,910 for screened winter sand for the Hinchinbrooke Garage. However, when it came time to award a contract for sand for the Old Garage, Myers recommended rejecting the lowest bid of $137,250 in faDL-generic b-cown ad.pdf crews 1 2022-03-28 12:14:00 PM in house, using vour of having his fill the dome sand from the Township’s own pit on Ardoch Road at a
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electric vehicles. “We can consider them if we ever get charging stations,” McDonough said. Solar Panel Disconnect It’s unlikely the solar panels on the Oso Fire Hall will go back up once they’re removed to fix the roof from the ice damage they caused. “We’ll have to do an analysis to see if it’s worth it,” said Coun. Tom Dewey. The panels bring in about $6,000-$8,000 per year from the electricity they generate but as this is the 17th year of a 20-year contract and a new converter will likely be needed, it would mean spending about $20,000 to bring in perhaps $24,000. Emergency Preparedness Week Mayor Frances Smith proclaimed May 1-May 7 Emergency Preparedness Week. “Be ready for anything,” she said. There are suggestions and literature on the Township website. ■
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North Frontenac Buildings Need $6.6 Million In Repairs by Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Township buildings need about $6.6 million worth of work done over the next 10 years, according to a Building Condition Assessment study done by John Kirkpatrick and Deirdre Roe of McIntosh Perry and presented at the April 29 Council meeting. But judging from Council’s reaction, residents needn’t worry about a huge tax hike to pay for repairs any time in the near future. “To be blunt, about half of this I don’t agree with,” said Coun. Wayne Good. “As far as the well at Barrie Hall goes, it’s more likely the pump is weak. And if plumbing fixtures aren’t leaking, why replace them?” “That’s a fair statement of your opinion,” Kirkpatrick replied. “Your toilets are not efficient (and) we’re presenting as we are because that’s what we do.” Coun. Fred Fowler took exception with the $133,000 recommended (over 10 years) for Snow Road Hall. “I’m surprised you could find something there with all the renovations we’ve done,” Fowler said. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong there. “It’s as good as we could do it.”
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• I’m sure that, by now, everyone in the village has seen the signage at the Community Centre. As you will recall, in 2019 and the beginning of 2020 the Kennebec Rec Committee ran continual fundraising efforts to rebuild the outdoor rink in Arden. Then the pandemic struck and everything came to an immediate stop. In the late Fall of 2021, the Township of Central Frontenac made an application for a Trillium Grant to help make that project move forward. I am very pleased to tell you that the application was accepted and work on the new rink will begin this month. All of your donations and support made it evident that this was a project that the community wanted and needed. The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank each and everyone who donated to this cause!! • Rural Frontenac Community Services is again hosting a youth photo contest running for 4 weeks starting May 2. Week one is all about animals, week two sunsets in Frontenac, week three chalk art and week four talent show. There are two age groups. 6 to 12 and 13-19. One submission is allowed per week with the winner awarded a $25 gift card. All photos are to submitted to youth@rfcs by the Thursday of each week. The winners will be announced Friday at Noon. Good luck to all! • The Sharbot Lake and District Lions are sponsoring another of their fabulous “All you can eat” breakfasts. The date is Saturday May 14, 8am to 11am at Oso Hall. Adults $10 children 6-12 $6 and 5 years and under free. Proceeds are in support of childhood cancer research. • Community Living will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday May 11 at Oso Hall. There will be a 5pm seating and a 6pm seating and reservations are required. The cost is $10 per meal. If you prefer a take-out meal, you will be accommodated. Please call Estelle at 613-547-4711 to make your reservations. • On Saturday May 14, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm there will be a ommunity yard sale. The sale will be held and Springwood
Cottages on Blue Heron Ridge. If you wish to secure a spot or have any questions, please call Judy Kennedy at 613335-3606 or e mail her at jakennedy002@hotmail.com. • Just a reminder about the Annual General Meeting of the United Church Pastoral Charge is May 19 at 7pm, and Coffee Hour is now in person, Thursday mornings at 10am.
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• Did you attend the Battersea Pumpkin Festival last fall? You may have received the festival take-home kit which featured a bunch of classic activities for the whole family. We even included pumpkin seeds right from Sands Produce Farm (thank you, Kenny and Henny!). This is your friendly reminder that its almost planting time! • BatterseaPumpkinfest.com the 2021 festival page has a helpful link to tips n’ tricks for growing a gourd-eous pumpkin. Perhaps we’ll see your best dressed, homegrown, snazzy pumpkin at the 28th annual festival happening on October 1st! • The Dog and Cranberry Lake Association is hosting a native plant sale! Visit their website at www.dogandcranberrylakes.ca for ordering information. The deadline is Thursday, May 12th. • Have you heard of the new concert series happening right here in Battersea? Leopard Frog Barn Concerts presents Juno award winning songwriter Lynn Miles on Saturday, June 18th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $30, you can reserve your spot and get more information by emailing Ellen at leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com.
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• The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is going green this week to spread awareness and support Mental Health - May 2-8. Special thank you to the Mrs. Roantrees Grade 2/3 at North Addington Education Centre who made these hearts filled with words of encouragement and love. They would like you to read the hearts and to take a heart off the fence if you need a word of encouragement or if you know someone who needs some love, please take one for them too. It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s continue to help Baseball for Dad to spread awareness and knock the stigma out of the park! • As of May 2nd, 2022 all Career Edge offices will be open for walk-ins! Appointments are not necessary although we do recommend booking ahead. They appreciate your continued support during this time! For assistance or to book an appointment, please call 613-354-0425. • Flinton Public Library will be hosting an in-person make and take Mother’s Day Kids Craft on Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 11am. Curbside pick-up is available until Saturday, May 7. • The Garden Club’s meeting on May 11, 2022 will host local Arborist Coleman Boomhour who will be speaking on property management. All meetings will take place at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. All are welcome. • Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne is hosting a Free Clothing Giveaway on Friday, May 13 from 1pm to 4pm and Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10am to 2pm. For more information, please check out their FB page. • The Cloyne and District Historical Society is holding its first-ever Book and Trunk Sale at the Barrie Community Hall on Saturday, May 21st of the May long weekend. The sale will run from 10am to 4pm. The parking area will accommodate up to 25 vendor vehicles, so it is suggested that you book your spot early. The cost is $15 per vehicle. You must be registered, and your spot paid for one week before the event. Contact: Janet Wilson via email or Facebook messenger or you call 613-480-5278 or cell 613243-0125. There will be a BBQ and drinks available for purchase, and entertainment featuring the Pickled String Band
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• Meals on Wheels is serving up some tasty fare. On Thursday, May 12th, you can enjoy soup & roll, crunchy perch with wedges, broccoli, and rice pudding for dessert. May 19th's menu is soup & roll, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and vanilla caramel cake for dessert. Call Shelby at 613 336 8934 ext.229 to place your order. • Land O'Lakes Community Services is looking for homemakers. If interested, please contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 ext.229 for details. • Mark your calendar! The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club invites you to Rock the Night Away with Eddie and the Stingrays, happening on Saturday, June 4th, 7-11pm. Tickets available by calling 613-333-1984 or 613-333-1409; etransfer DGLionsClub@hotmail.com.
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awar and Mike Hage have followed an unusual career path; from Beirut to Vancouver to Abu Dhabi to Myers Cave in North Frontenac. And, like everything else these days, COVID played a role as a catalyst. Mike is a Civil Engineer by trade, and Nawar is an event planner. About 20 years ago, when they had two young boys, they decided to emigrate to Canada, to Vancouver. The boys were raised in Vancouver, but for most of the time while the Hage’s were living there, Mike was working most of the year for a large development company back in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. “Eventually it got to be too much,” Nawar recalls, “so we all moved to Abu Dhabi”. The boys missed their friends in Vancouver but became well acclimated to life in Abu Dhabi, where they attended High School. While there, Nawar formed her own Event Management Company, arranging weddings and business functions, and parties of all sizes. Both of their sons decided to attend university in Ontario, one going to Brock and one to Waterloo. And when they finished school, both of them remained in Southern Ontario,
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by Jeff Green one settling in St. Catherines and one nearby in the Niagara region. “It was a long way from where we were in Abu Dhabi,” said Mike, but we would come and visit. We are not strangers to travel in our family, as you can tell.” That was BC (before COVID). When COVID hit in March of 2020, two things happened to Nawar and Mike. Nawar’s event planning business, which had been experiencing exponential growth, was stopped in its Nawar and Mike Hage purchased Myers Cave Resort in 2020. tracks. All of the scheduled “We came to a decision that we should pull up stakes in events were canceled, and the event planning business Abu Dhabi and move back to Canada full time,” said Mike. ceased to exist. Mike’s business interests in Abu Dhabi were already The other thing that happened was that they could not winding down, but Nawar was committed to the well-being visit their sons in Canada, because of travel restrictions. of her 18 employees, and she worked through the summer of 2020 to make sure every one of them had at least a job opportunity, as she formally shut down her company. They moved back to Canada late in the summer of 2020, into the house they had purchased for their son in St. Catherines. Their next business idea was to live out Nawar’s dream of opening a Bed and Breakfast type business. “Our main criteria was to find something that was within 4 hours of St. Catherines. Cloyne just fit in that radius,” Nawar recalls. She went to over 30 properties; in the Muskokas, Parry Sound, Bancroft, Southwestern Ontario, and she even went to see the Myers Cave resort on Road 506 near Cloyne.It was her favourite spot, but the price was higher than the investment group that Mike had lined up, were willing to consider. She never even brought Mike to see it. In late September of 2020 they went from St. Catherine’s to see a property in Prince Edward County. “It took us 4 hours to get though Toronto,” Nawar recalls. By the time they had looked at the property it was getting late, and mindful of Toronto traffic, they decided to spend the
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May 5, 2022 night in Belleville. The next morning, Nawar asked Mike if he wanted to go to see Myers Cave before going back to St. Catherines. “I said no, I’m not going to add 2 hours, an hour each way, to our trip back, just to look at a property that is above our price range. She didn’t say anything, but a minute later I said, OK, let’s go to Cloyne. She brightened up when I said that,” Mike recalls. “We had not given much notice when we arrived at the resort, and the place was not staged for selling that day, but we walked around, and then Mike asked me for my phone. I said ‘why do you need my phone’, and he said, “I need to call my investors, so we can buy this place,” said Nawar. “She said it is more than they want to spend, and I said if they don’t want in on it, we’ll find some new investors,” said Mike. Two months later, in late November of 2020, they arrived at Myers Cave, days before the snow arrived something they had never seen before. What had been an impulsive business decision became the beginning of an immediate integration into the social and economic life of North Frontenac. “We thought about it as a business venture, but it quickly became a lot more. We found a community,” said Nawar. It started when they first arrived and a neighbour arrived on an ATV and started helping them unpack. It continued when they contacted the Northbrook Lions Club, because they are lifelong Lions, and began helping the Lions Club support the local community through COVID. Myers Cave Resort includes a heritage log house that serves as the Lodge, as well as 5 cabins and a separate house where Nawar and Mike live, all on a lot that has frontage on Marble Lake and the outlet river that runs under Hwy. 506 at Myers Cave Road. The buildings were all in good shape structurally, but they needed to be re-staged, some furniture needed to be removed, the beds all needed to be replaced, wallpaper removed, and the list goes on.
THE FRONTENAC NEWS Since they were setting up the resort for customers in the winter of 2021, everything was prepared with the pandemic in mind, including procedures for cleaning everything from linens and boats. By the summer of 2021, the resort was ready, and it filled up for July and August, and there was spillover business in June and September. After one season, the resort has also received a coveted recommendation on Trip Advisor. The Lodge and all of the cabins include full kitchens, but Nawar thought that resort customers would be looking for some prepared food while staying there. So she opened The Red Barn Zone, a food truck in the resort's parking lot, which is located on a lot across the road, in front of a red storage barn. The Red Barn serves bagel sandwiches and coffee, including espresso-based coffees, from 7am-10am, and pizza from 4pm-7pm. She miscalculated the appeal of the food truck, however. “The guests at the resort seem to be happy to cook for themselves, but the local community loved the Red Barn Zone last summer,” said Nawar. The Red Barn Zone will likely introduce ice cream this year. People have been asking if some Middle Eastern dishes might be coming to the Red Barn, and that might happen in future years, but not in 2022. “We really don't know what this summer will be like, since we only have one year to compare it to, and it has been COVID times as well, so we will continue learning,” said Mike. So far, whether it is the reception they have received from the local community, the attitude of the township of North Frontenac towards business, or the reception of customers from across the province, the Hages' are happy that they took that side trip up to Cloyne back in the fall of 2020. They saw a business opportunity that day, and ended up finding a home. Myerscaveresort.com ■
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OBITUARY Sergeant, Stanley Robert
November 8th, 1933 - April 28th, 2022 Stan passed away in the Perth hospital on Thursday April 28th, 2022 with his family at his side at the age of 88 years. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Lorna (Patterson) Sergeant; dear father of Dennis (Karen), Kathy (Glenn) England and the late Jeff (Angie) Sergeant and proud grandfather of Megan Sergeant (Jordan Turcotte), Jake England, Brianna and Jayden Sergeant. Stan was predeceased by his parents Harry and Marjorie (Miller) Sergeant, son Jeffrey, brother Forrest (late Carol Ann) Sergeant, nephews James and John Sergeant, sister-in-law Betty Buffam and brothers-in-law Rob and Donald Patterson and great nephew Patrick Fraser. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Florence (late Ed) Warren, Earl (Patricia) Sergeant, Emelline (late Victor) Warren and his in-laws Thelma Vincent, Gordon (Beverly) Patterson, Dorothy (Peter) Fraser, Elva Patterson Rutters, Cathy (late Rob) Patterson all his nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. Stan retired from CP Rail after over 40 years of dedicated service. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Friday May 6th, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in chapel Saturday May 7th, 2022 at 10:30 followed by interment in Crawford Cemetery. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute, Crawford Cemetery or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (General Site for Leukemia Patient Care). The wearing of masks at the funeral home is strongly encouraged. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com
OBITUARY Shepherd, Kenneth Stewart
1941 – 2022 Peacefully at home on Monday, April 25, 2022. Beloved husband and best friend of Vera. Loving father of Leslie (Marilyn) and Angela (Trent). Adoring Grandpa of Jeffrey (Tessa and Rupert), Jacob (Chelsea and Maeve) and Nicholas (Marki). Special Uncle of Jason (Kandace and Saidi) and Cyndy (Rob, Ruby and Skye), and numerous other nieces and nephews. Loving brother of Lillian, Mildred, Jenny, Carol (Ron), Viola (Bill), Shirley (Alistair) and Helen (Myles). Ken retired to the family farm after thirty-one years as an Engineer with MTO. On the farm he and Vera enjoyed making maple syrup, wood cutting, milling lumber, caring for the animals, gardening, and of course fishing. Ken spent endless hours in his shop crafting beautiful wooden bowls. Ken was very active in his church, his hall and his community, always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. Visitation will be held at Trousdale Funeral Home Sydenham on Sunday May 1, 2022, between the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A private family interment will take place at Wilmer Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall on Monday May 2, 2022, at 1 p.m. Donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the Perth Road United Church. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
In Memoriam
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Woodcock, Joan Marie
January 4, 1944 - April 29, 2022 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Joan at the age of 78. Joan enjoyed her early retirement from the Limestone District School Board as a Custodian. Her favorite time of year was summer, where she had many fun times at the trailer with friends. She also enjoyed her time at home sitting on the back deck admiring her flowers, listening to the trickle of water in the pond, watching the birds, cooking for always seemed like “an army” but mostly spending time with her children. Joan will be greatly missed by her daughters, Karen (Mark), Kelly (Johnny), son Rusty, grandmother to Julie (Jay), Cory (Emily) and greatgrandmother to Hannah. Second mom to family friend Boo. Special aunt to several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her late husband Arnold, companion Harry Kemp, mother Bertha, sisters Mildred, Donna, Jean and brother Donald. She will be deeply missed by her fur baby Zander and Rusty’s fur baby Gibson. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Meredith (nurse) from the Sydenham Medical Clinic for her outstanding care and support. As per Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Sydenham Legion Branch #496. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
January 8, 1948 - May 5, 2611
If we could visit Heaven, even for a day; Maybe for a moment, the pain would go away. I’d put my arms around you, and whisper words so true. That living life without you, Is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our days, No matter what we do. No morning, dawns or evening fall, when we don’t think of You Miss you every day Bill and Family
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Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
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At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators
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AUTOMOTIVE
KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
FLEA MARKET
TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341
FOR SALE
CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca SATURDAYS IN MAY. 8-3, fresh eggs. Veggie seedlings, 6" and 12" hanging flower baskets, raspberry canes. Find us on facebook: HeddieBeths’ Horticultural Homestead and at 1216 Shiner Rd. Mississippi Station. SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
North Frontenac
Employment Opportunity If you are under 30 years of age, you are invited to apply for this exciting short-term Canada Summer Jobs work experience. There are two positions: The Recreational Activities Consultant will provide direct supports to children, youth, and seniors with intellectual disabilities to participate in the life of their community. The successful applicant will be involved in planning and the delivery of service in all programs offered by CLNF. Customer Service Sales Clerk will be at the Treasure Trunk. We are looking for individuals who are outgoing, dynamic, creative and personable. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour for a 30-hour work week for a period of 10 weeks, start date June 27, 2022. Preference will be given to individuals in the Developmental Services field. Applicants with experience or interest in another Human Service field will also be considered. Driver’s license and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. Send your cover letter and resume to Estelle DiCintio at edicintio@clnf.ca or drop off at 1025 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, ON by noon, Friday, May 20, 2022.
HELP WANTED
REQUIRE CONTRACTOR to install approx. 150 sq ft James Hardie Board cottage Sharbot Lake. email: dkdods@gmail.com 613 6922054
HUNTING
FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES – Call 613-335-2786
JUNK REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL and demolition, etc. 10, 15 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com
SERVICES
ADVANCED FOOTCARE – RN. “Let me take care of your feet” – in home foot-care. Diabetic care, fungus treatments, corns, callous, ingrown nails. Call 613-929-8956 ANYTHING METAL, FREE PICKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 613375-6377, leave message. PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300
TOWING
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo. ca STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
WANTED TO RENT
DO YOU HAVE a long-term rentable home? This senior woman seeks a permanent home. Call 613-279-2833 & leave a message SINGLE WOMAN looking for room/room and board, Sharbot Lake or Verona areas, Call 613279-2276 or 613-264-7923
the Township of Addington Highlands Notice The Township of Addington Highlands currently invites Requests for Proposals to replace the accessible ramp at the Denbigh Hall. Submissions must be received by May 20, 2022. For further information on the scope of the work, including the drawings, please contact David Twiddy, CBO/ MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.
the Township of Addington Highlands Notice The Township of Addington Highlands currently invites Requests for Proposals to replace the accessible ramp at the Flinton Library. Submissions must be received by May 20, 2022. For further information on the scope of the work, including the drawings, please contact David Twiddy, CBO/ MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.
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n an effort to add an extra layer of protection against COVID-19, clinics are being set up across the region in the coming weeks. While the vaccination rate in KFL&A is one of the highest in the province, there is still room to grow. About 30% of residents 18 and over have not had a booster shot as of yet, 8% of those over 12 have not had a second dose, and 5% of those 12 and over have not received any vaccine at all. In addition, Public Health report this week that only 26% of those who are eligible have received a 4th dose. The dose is recommended for people over 60, who are 3 months removed from either a 3rd dose or a positive COVID test. The first clinic that is coming up is in Sharbot Lake on May 17, and it is being presented by the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, starting at 9am. Preregistration is re-
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quired for this clinic, which is open to everyone. To book any dose that you are eligible for, email programs.slfht@gmail.com. Three other walk-in clinics, organised by Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health, are also scheduled for this month. The first is the Flinton Recreation Hall on May 17, between 3pm and 6pm. The second is at the Addington Highlands Community Centre– Denbigh on May 24, from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. The third is at the Grace Centre – Sydenham, on May 31, from 12:30pm 5:30pm. These clinics are also offering vaccination for first, second, third and fourth doses to whoever is eligible, and pre-registration is not required. For further information, go to KFLAPH.ca/ Vaccine. ■
FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
MunicipaI Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the tender opening using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Description of Lands: 1. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134060020367010000, PIN 45025-0070, PT LT 32 CON 7 ASHBY AS IN LA89571; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 13,300 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,227.85 2. Municipal Address: 587 Mazinaw Lake ROLL NO. 1134050010158000000, PIN 45143-0217, LT 5, 5A, PL 736 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 120,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,814.16 3. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050020072040000, PIN 45032-0123, PT LT 6 CON 13 ABINGER PT 2 29R1964; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $20,500 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,312.89 4. Municipal Address: 1251 Buckshot Lake Road, Denbigh ROLL NO. 1134050010295010000, PIN 45032-0094, PT LT 11 CON 15 ABINGER PT 3 29R2335; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $17,600 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,769.71 5. Municipal Address: 212 Deer Rock Lake Road ROLL NO. 1134010010116000000, PIN 45145-0066 (LT), PT LT 24 CON 3 KALADAR AS IN LA48431; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $83,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,520.47 6. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050010287000000, PIN 45032-0164, PT LT 8 CON 15 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $15,800 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,736.14
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interest in favour of the crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Note: H.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Mrs. Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward Street, P.O. Box 89 Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 Telephone (613) 336-2286 Fax (613) 336-2847 www.addingtonhighlands.ca
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Thursday May 5
SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING 9am-10am. Sharbot Lake United Church. “Sharbot Lake Line Dancing is back! Thursdays $2. Beginners welcome. Proof of Covid vaccination required.” Contact 613279-1268 - Heather Gowdan
Friday May 6
SHARBOT LAKE - BAKED CHICKEN FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. $15, supper served at 5:30pm
Saturday May 7
DENBIGH - DRIVE THRU FISH FRY 4:30pm-6pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Fish by Mundell’s Surf & Turf, serving Chips with Fix-ins $15. Preorder 613333-1984 or 613-333-1409 VERONA - FISH FRY 4:30pm-6pm. Verona Lions Hall. Eat-in or Take-out. $20 (kids under 10 free) Tickets at Asselstine Hardware and Verona Rona. Online veronalions.ca VERONA VENDOR VILLAGE & MARKET 9am-2pm. 4309 Maple Drive MABERLY – PANCAKE BRUNCH AND BAKE SALE, Maberly Hall 10 am to 2 pm - $10 adults $5 for kids aged 6 to 11 – Kids aged 5 free FLINTON – MOTHERS DAY CRAFTS 10am-11am Flinton Public Library In person event, curbside pickup also available.
Sunday May 8
GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM -5pm. Glendower Hall. Join us for Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic, May
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e have a real sky treat this month, a total eclipse of the Moon! It will be the first of two this year (The second occurs on November 8 in the early morning). The eclipse begins about 9:30 pm EDT when the outer edge of the Earth’s shadow, the penumbra, subtly shades the Moon’s lower limb (the penumbra is the partially shaded outer region of a shadow cast by a solid object). The dark umbra of the Earth’s shadow touches the Moon about 10:30 pm EDT and a progressive darkening of the Moon’s limb will be noticed. A reddish tinge will be noticed as the darkening progresses across the Moon, especially through a telescope or binoculars. The period of totality lasts from 11:29 pm to 12:53 am EDT. That’s about 85 minutes! This eclipse is a ‘central’ eclipse. That means that the Moon passes through the axis of the Earth’s dark umbral shadow and the resulting eclipse is especially long. The Moon is also a day and a half from perigee or its closest approach to Earth. We could call it a Super moon! Actually, you would need super eyes to detect how much bigger it is. The penumbral shadow leaves the Moon about 2:50 am EDT and the eclipse
ends. Particles in the earth’s atmosphere cause the beautiful orange colour of the Moon and as the sky darkens, you should be able to make out the Milky Way in the southeast. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active until about May 28, with its peak on May 6. A quarter Moon sets about 1 am leaving a dark sky for excellent morning meteor observing. The radiant rises about 3 am in Aquarius. These meteors are debris trails left by Halley’s Comet. The max hourly rate peaks at 50. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all in the early morning sky in the east and southeast. Astronomy week runs from May 2 to 8, culminating with Astronomy Day on the seventh. Check www.astroleague.org for more information. Don’t forget May 8th is Mother’s day. It might be wise for the man whose partner is an astronomer or for the male astronomer who relies on support from his better half, to curry a little favour with a thoughtful gift – a burger and fries at the local doesn’t count! May 5: The Moon is at apogee – 402,930 Kms. May 6: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks. May 8: First quar-
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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 8th, 1-5 pm, at 1381 Westport Road, Glendower Hall. Masks required, except when on stage. SYDENHAM - LADIES AUXILIARY MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH 11am-1pm. Sydenham Legion. $10 Adult $5 4-12 Free under 3.
Wednesday May 11
MABERLY - EUCHRE CARD PARTY 7pm. Maberly Community Hall. $5 per person. ALL WELCOME, hosted by Maberly Agricultural Society SHARBOT LAKE - SPAGHETTI DINNER Oso Hall 5 & 6 pm seating, reservations required. $10 For tickets 613-547-4711 SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE Sharbot Lake Legion 1pm $5
Friday May 13
SYDENHAM - STILL STANDIN’ 8pm. Sydenham Legion. An evening of live music. Light snack included. Tickets $15 at downstairs bar and Sydenham One Stop.613-376-6808 SHARBOT LAKE – MEATLOAF FRIDAY NIGHT
What’s Up in the Night Sky? May 2022 by Fred Barrett
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ter Moon. May 16: Full Moon. Total lunar eclipse occurs. This fill Moon is called the Full Frog Croaking Moon. Ribbit! May 17: The Moon is at perigee – 358,206 Kms. May 22: The Moon is 4 degrees south of Saturn at 1 am EDT. Last Quarter Moon. May 24: The Moon, Jupiter and Mars form a large triangle. May 26: The Moon is 0.2 degrees south of Venus at 11 pm EDT. May 28: Mars is 0.6 degrees south of Jupiter at 8 pm EDT. May 30: New Moon. Have a great observing month! Look at these links for information and upcom-
SUPPER 3pm Sharbot Lake Legion, $15, supper served at 5:30pm
Saturday May 14
PARHAM - FLEA MARKET/VENDOR FAIR 10am2pm. Parham Ball Field. Hosted by District #4 Recreation Committee. Vendor spots are FREE. Spread the word. VERONA - SPRING CRAFT & BAKE SALE 9am2pm. Verona Lions Hall. Hosted by Sydenham Women’s Institute. Free admission, masks optional VERONA – STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm Verona Free Methodist Church SHARBOT LAKE – ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8-11am Oso Hall Adults $10, 6-12 years old $6, under 5 free ARDEN – COMMUNITY YARD SALE 9am1pm Springwood Cottages on Blue Heron Lake. Info contact Judy Kennedy at 613-335-3606 or jakennedy002@hotmail.com.
ing events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve: www.northfrontenac.com/ en/open-for-business/dark-sky-preserve. aspx# www.visitfrontenac.ca/en/explore-anddo/dark-sky-preserve.aspx 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. ■
Notice To Customers As of June 3, 2022
VB Simkins Sewing Machines will be closing for good. First come, first served! All new sewing machines will be sold at cost! Sewing tables - $75. All needles, bobbins, etc. 50% off VB Simkins Sewing Machines 1-754 Baker Crescent - Kingston ON 613-546-6110
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Ross Sutherland Announces He Will Not Run Again For SF Council By Jeff Green oss Sutherland has decided that 8 years in municipal politics is enough for him. As anyone who has observed political life in the region would know, he will not be leaving politics any time soon, however. Sutherland has rekindled his interest in the Kingston Health Coalition, an organisation that he chairs. Working on the campaign against private health care that was launched last month in an attempt to have an impact on the healthcare debate in the upcoming provincial election, Sutherland said that he will be able to work more on climate change issues once his term on South Frontenac Council ends in November. “I've been thinking about this for about a year,” he said of his decision, which he announced in his councillor newsletter last month, “four years is a
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Ross Sutherland has served on South Frontenac Council since 2014.
long commitment, to make, and I am a strong believer in renewal and change on council, it is good for democracy and good for the township. After 8 years it is time for me to do other things.” He said that he never counted the hours he worked each week on council business, but that it was likely “more than 20”. He thinks that one of the most important functions of council is to provide oversight when it comes to planning matters, and is concerned that the provincial government is intent on making it difficult, or impossible, for local councils to have input on planning decisions, partly by tightening timelines. “We spent a lot of time, as a council, working on the Johnson's Point Plan of Condominium and the Hartington subdivision, and I think they are better, more environmentally sustainable, projects,
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as a result,” he said. “The province is taking that ability away from Council.” One of Sutherland's initiatives that will likely continue on after he leaves council, is the Lakes and Trails Festival, which is set for July 16th at the Point Park in Sydenham. This year, in addition to providing opportunities to run, cycle, row and paddle, the festival will include a Natural Heritages Expo. More details will be released in the coming weeks. Sutherland said that he is hoping that there is more competition for council this fall than there was in the 2018 election. The nomination window to run for councillor, mayor, or local school board trustee, started on May 2nd, and extends until August 19th. ■
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Upcoming Meetings • Committee of the Whole – May 10, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment – May 12, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – May 17, 2022, at 7:00 pm
Thank You for Pitchin’ In We realize that it wasn’t a normal year for Pitch In but the Township would like to thank all of the residents that still went out of their way to clean our roadways and trails. We will see you next year! Enhance, Conserve & Protect Our Environment.
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.
Private Lane Upgrade Program Now Open The 2022 Private Lane Upgrade Program is now open for submissions! The core objective of this grant program is to improve access for emergency service vehicles. Please visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ for more information, eligibility requirements and to apply!
Career Opportunities • Competition 22-15-CS - Deputy Treasurer (Temp – Anticipated 16 months) • Competition 22-03-RD – Summer Camp Counsellor/Swim Instructors For more information, please see the full posting and description on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian Wilson, Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net.
THINGS TO DO Swim & Day Camp Registration After a two year hiatus, we are thrilled to host our Swim & Day Camps once again in 2022! Children ages 4 - 12 are welcome to join our enthusiastic, energetic, caring staff members in a safe environment that encourages children to realize their potential and follow their dreams. Day Camp will be offered at The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point in Battersea starting on July 4th. Swim Lessons will be offered at The Point in Sydenham starting July 18th. Registration opens on May 9th! Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/SwimandDayCamps for dates, rates, and times, or email campcoordinator@ southfrontenac.net for more information.
News & Public Notices Emergency Preparedness Week – May 1 – 7, 2022 Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996, and encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies: know the risks, make a plan, and get an emergency kit. Explore ways to take part in Emergency Preparedness week while maintaining physical distance, including; • Know the Risks - Are you ready for any type of emergency, including fire, evacuation, extended power outage, severe thunderstorm, or a tornado warning? • Make a Plan - Test emergency plans through an exercise or talk about what you would do if there were a power outage, flood, or other emergency, or if you had to evacuate. • Get an Emergency Kit - Build an emergency kit and complete a family emergency plan online at getprepared.ca and review it with your family.
2022 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for the 2022 year are now available for $30.00 each. As of March 1, 2022, Dog tags will only be available for purchase at the Municipal office located at 4432 George St., Sydenham. Household Hazardous Waste Depot The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is now open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste. Northern Waste Sites Open, May 3, 2022 for the Season Salem WDS will be open Tuesdays 8:30 – 4:30 Bradshaw WDS will be open Thursdays 8:30-4:30 Green Bay WDS will be open Fridays 8:30-12:30 and Sundays 12:30 – 4:30 Tagged Household Garbage & Recycling Only No Dumping At Gates New Payment Option for Planning & Building Fees As of April 4, 2022, residents and customers working with the Development Services department will now have the option of paying permit and application fees via credit card. This can be done in office, or online by visiting www.southfrontenac.net/payonlineDSD/. Should you have questions, please contact 613-376-3027 ext. 2226. 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.
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Township Field and Diamond Spring Opening The Public Services Department will be monitoring the conditions of our Township fields and diamonds. Is it anticipated that the fields and diamonds will be open and available for use the week of May 15th, should conditions allow. The community’s cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated during this time.
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Ice War Diplomat: a new book by Gary Smith
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ary Smith lived on Big Clear Lake in Arden, with his wife Laurielle, after retiring from the Canadian Diplomatic service and taking on the role of VicePresident of York University, where he attended in the 1960's. While living in Arden, Smith served on Central Frontenac Council for two terms. During his time on
council, a film came out about the politics surrounding the famous 1972 Canada- Russia hockey series, an event that altered the history of both the sport and the two countries. The film took liberties with the history of the 8 game series that was called the “Summit Series” back in 1972. One aspect of the film that particularly irked Gary Smith, who played a key role in the series from beginning to end, as a young Canadian diplomat stationed in Moscow, was that “my role was played by a francophone woman, who smoked”. Smith told his story to local reporters at the time, and articles were published about it in both the Frontenac News and the now defunct Frontenac Gazette. Gary Smith moved to
Perth in 2013, in order to be nearer to medical care because Laurielle required treatment for cancer. She died in 2016 and Gary has remained in Perth. “I decided about three years ago that I was going to write the story of the series. I had enough time on my hands to do it with my wife being gone, and then when COVID came along I had a lot of time on my hands,” he said, in a phone interview with the News last week. COVID provided him more time, but it made it more difficult to do the research that he wanted to do for his book, which is called “Ice War Diplomat”. It was released last week and has drawn national attention. It took months to access all the documents that he needed from the national
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archives, a process that would have taken days or weeks but for COVID restrictions, but finally the whole story of a remarkable chapter in his life has been told. He was just starting in the diplomatic core in the late 1960s, when a posting in Moscow came up. Before he went, Gary and Laurielle spent a year taking Russian language lessons on a full time basis. “Laurielle, who was a teacher at the time, took a year off and all we did was learn Russian,” he said. In Moscow, he played hockey in an amateur league with a team of Canadians called the Moscow Leafs, and the idea of a hockey series between NHL stars and the Soviet national team began to percolate. The Soviet team trained full time but they were considered amateurs, so they were winning World and Olympic Championships, while the best Canadian players were playing in the NHL. The Cold War was entrenched and Canada and Russia were looking for a way to establish a relationship while each remained on one side of a global political divide that had been entrenched for 25 years.
by Jeff Green “Ice War Diplomat” tells the compelling story of how the series came about, and how it played out, from a unique perspective. “When the Russian team came to Canada to start the series', I travelled with them,” Smith recalls, “I even had Russian credentials. While most Canadians still remember the Paul Henderson goal that gave Canada a victory, it was a series that was ostensibly just an exhibition series, although no one in Canada or Russia thought about it as an exhibition. It was more of a “war”, to paraphrase what Canadian star player Phil Esposito said when things were really heating up, a phrase that did not make Gary Smith's life any easier. He was in the middle of the ongoing diplomatic push and pull between the two sides that persisted right to the final game, when a dispute over referees almost scuttled the series before the puck was dropped, on that fateful September day. An estimated 15 million Canadians, 3/4 of the population at the time, watched the series on tv. Aside from worrying about the teams, the entourages and the rules officials, dealing with 3,000
Canadian fans who made the trip to Moscow, where they were constantly under surveillance, often drunk on vodka, proved to be another major headache for the diplomatic core. Just as Ice War Diplomat was about to be published in February, it had to be revised by Gary Smith in light of the attack on Ukraine by Russia. “I had to provide some context,” Smith said. Smith has remained as an interested observer of post Soviet Russian politics. He published an Op-Ed piece in the Globe and Mail just after the start of the war in Ukraine that provides a perspective and insight that has been missing in most other coverage. A documentary film, “Icebreaker” is also based in part on the book. It is slated to be completed in time for the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series in September, and will have its debut at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which takes place in September as well. “Ice War Diplomat” is available at bookstores in Perth, and Chapters/Indigo stores and online, and through Amazon. An audio book version will be available on May 10. ■
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