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“I Feel Lucky Doing This Here,” Says “Verona” Film Director by Craig Bakay t’s almost 2pm on a hot and sunny Saturday in Verona. The cast and crew of the movie named for the hamlet are just wrapping up shooting for the day. “We have about 40 people involved in the production,” said Maeve Kern, producer. “We usually have 30-35 people on set. “That’s a lot of covid tests.” There are actually 18 speaking parts in the film, she said. Some of those, along with crew, come from the Queen’s film and media department and Kern wanted to acknowledge the help that the production has received from the department, along with Alex Jansen and the Kingston Film Office. Most of the others involved, however, have connections with the Ryerson University film programs, including Kern and the movie’s writer/director Sebastian Back. “Sebastian and I were in the same graduating class,” she said. So, what’s a big city film crew doing in sleepy little Verona for a summer filming schedule. Back actually grew up in the area (Hartington) with mom and dad (Christine and Domenic) and grandmother Hannah. He went to Prince Charles Public School and then Loughborough Public School before leaving for the big city in 2007. One day, in Germany, he started writing this little screenplay, about a girl and her girlfriend, her parents and it just sort of naturally was set in Verona. The official blurb about the film goes like this: “Four dreamy summer days shifting between Camila’s deteriorating relationship with her girlfriend, her mother’s wanderlust and her father’s reckoning with his traumatic past. Back said it’s Camila’s story. “It’s a slice of life drama but yes, it is a love story, but more of a tragic love story,” he said. “Like Romeo and Juliet but you know what, I didn’t realize Romeo and Juliet was set in Verona (Italy) until after we started shooting.
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Shooting on the set of Verona, last Saturday in Verona. Photo/Craig Bakay
But it wouldn’t have mattered if he did. “Verona (Ontario) was the first and only option for shooting this,” he said. “This is where I wrote the screenplay for.” For the lead, Camila, Back cast Scarborough and York University grad actress Kat Kahn. “We’ve been friends for awhile,” Back said. After admitting to “100 per cent culture shock” in coming to Verona from Toronto, as well as a lot of excitement, Kahn said they’ve all been living in a little bubble and “we all have the same sense of humour. “And everybody trusts each other.” Back said that’s the atmosphere he’s been striving for. “I’m open to feedback from the cast and crew,” he said. “Of course every day has new challenges, but that’s to be expected. “This is new to all of us and you gotta let the team per-
form.” He said that even extends to the reception they’ve been given from the community. “I was sure how people would feel about having us here,” he said. “But the community has been very welcoming, supporting. People wave and are quiet when we film and the stores have been happy to have us shoot in their store. “I’m really happy,” he said. “I feel lucky doing this here.” Saturday was the 12th of 18 shooting days in the area. After that, they’ll be off to post production with a target date of fall, 2022 before Verona starts showing up in festivals. He said they’re looking at a 70-80 minute run time. Verona is being produced through a first-film grant from Telefilm Canada. ■
RKY Camp Pivots To A Family Camp Experience In 2021 By Jeff Green t won't be as barren a camp season as last year, at RKY Camp, located on Eagle Lake near Parham, but it won't be a normal RKY season either. "Provincial green lights and Ministry of Health guidance came after our preparation window had passed for making the kinds of decisions we would have needed to make for the kind of camp season we ran every year until 2019. We knew last month that we would have to pivot, said camp director D’Arcy Munn.” So, instead of bunks filled with children, poised for a fun, off-grid camp experience, there will be 6 families at RKY at a time, each in their own cabin with their own washroom, but there will be camp staff on hand to make it a real RKY summer for those families, using mostly self-directed programming. And instead of eating in the brand-new state of the art dining hall, that was only a hole in the ground when the camp was last open for a regular summer, the food will be stereotypical COVID takeout. The 2021 season has been a work in progress for months. “We gave campers the opportunity to register, knowing that we were by no means certain what we would be able to offer, and when we decided to pivot to a weekly family
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cabin rental program, there was a very good response from our families. The summer booked up very quickly. The good news is that we have secured the funding that we need for the staff who will be working this summer. And, we will be able to complete all the upgrades to RKY that we have been working on. Although RKY suffered financially from revenue shortfalls for two years, and the normal cycle of staff coming on as campers become councillors every year, has been broken, the future looks bright for the 80 year-old camp. The timing of the COVID disruption has been fortuitous in some ways, because RKY has been able to focus entirely on major infrastructure upgrades that were already underway in 2019. The cornerstone project among those upgrades, was the replacement of the former dining hall with a $2 million, fully accessible new Homestead Dining Hall. That project was supported by a major fundraising campaign, with the largest donor, long time camp supporter, centenarian Brit Smith, of Homestead Holdings.
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“With everything that has happened to the construction industry in the last 15 months, from labour shortages to building supplies tripling in price, the $2 million cost of the hall is looking more and more like a bargain,” said Munn. Now, the old dining hall is being completely renovated and turned into an outdoor education centre. Jim and Maryln Stewart are long time supporters of RKY, who have had several generations of children in their family attend the camp. Since 1978, they have also sponsored two camp spots each summer for families who might not be able to afford to send their children to camp, helping over 90 children over 30 plus years. They have made a major commitment to sponsor the $200,000 renovation project which will create the Jim and Maryln Stewart Outdoor Centre. It Continued on page 2 Save up
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Battersea / Storrington.. Amanda Pantrey...............353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Marilyn Goodberry.............372-0917 Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Perth Road.................... Peter Bird..........................353-7303 Plevna........................... Rhonda Watkins................479-2447 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen..................................
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• Congratulations is extended to Arden’s own, Cassie Douglas, on being the recipient of the coveted $100,000. Schulich Leader Scholarship. Well done, Cassie!! • Reverend Cheryl McMurray wishes to thank the Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove community who supported her through out here stay here. She will be taking a brief vacation and then will begin her new future at St. Paul’s United Church, in Sterling, July 1. Although her stay was brief, the community will be forever grateful for all she has done. Good luck, Cheryl. • If you find an injured turtle in the wild, please call the Ontario Conservation Centre on their hotline 705-741-5000. They have a terrific hospital to help the injured, at no cost, and have experts on hand to help the eight turtle species native to Ontario.
Township of Addington Highlands PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at it’s meeting to be held electronically at 1:00 p.m. on July 6th, 2021 proposes to enact a by-law to Close, Stop Up and Sell to abutting land owners, part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of their properties. All properties now located in the Township of Addington Highlands, County of Lennox & Addington are further described as follows: Landowner (Dezlme) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part Lot 14, Concession 9, Geographic Twp. of Anglesea, described on RP 29R10431 as Part 5. Landowner (Lee) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part of Lot 7, Concession 11, 29R23 Part 1, Geographic Twp. of Anglesea, described on RP 29R-10832 as Part 2. Landowner (Lee) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part Lot 7, Concession 12, Geographic Twp. of Anglesea, described on RP 29R10832 as Part 3. Landowner (Peachey et al) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part Lot 7, Concession 12, Geographic Twp. of Anglesea, described on RP 29R10832 as Part 4. Landowner (Broek) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Part of Lot 14, Concession 9, Part 4 on 29R-10417, PT Parts 1-3 on 29R-10602, Part 1 on 29R-10616, Geographic Twp. of Anglesea described on RP 29R-10417 as Part 5. Landowner (Magee) Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance abutting Weslemkoon Lake, lying in front of Part Lot 23, Concession 16, MJ73, Geographic Township of Effingham, described on RP 29R-10829 as Parts 2 and 3. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard. Dated at Flinton Ontario on June 11, 2021 For further information, contact: Patricia Gray – Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Tel: 613-336-2286 ext. 202 Email: deputyclerkplanning@addingtonhighlands.ca
• RFCS, Community Support service will present a Health and Wellness session on “Preserving Eye Care”, Monday June 19, 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Via Zoom or telephone. The guest speaker will be Dr. Delan Jinapriya, Medical Director at the Galen Eye Centre, in Kingston. Everyone is welcome, but call to register for the session at 613-279-3151. Along with the presentation, there will also be a “Ophthalmology Screening” event. • The Township is now recruiting volunteer Firefighters to join their team. Applicants must be 18+ years of age and hold a valid drivers’ license. All training is provided along with a remuneration package. If you are community minded, and would like to help and protect you little piece of heaven, please contact the Township at 613-279-2935 x 359, or visit their website for an application. • The Lions’ Day of Service, in 2021, will be held Saturday June 26 in Sharbot Lake, 10:00 am till 1:00pm. The event is named “Helping people and Saving the Environment”. The members will be collecting and recycling used eye glasses and hearing aids, pop tabs and cans, non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products along with liquor, wine and beer bottles and cans. There will be a drive-thru drop off in the parking lot of the Crossing Pub, 14152 Road 38, Sharbot Lake. • Just a reminder about the chicken BBQ fundraiser at Circle square Ranch. Please call 613-335-5403 for more info or to register for your dinner. Take and seated is available.
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• The Cloyne Museum shall open sometime in the near future. Stay in touch for that date. The Historical Society has a booth at the Lions Club Farmers Market in Northbrook. There are exciting new additions to our collection of books on local history, and the 2022 Calendar shall be available. Look for us every second week, so look for your summer reading on June 19, July 3, 17, and 31 Aug 14 and 28th. We are saving a free copy of the Spring/ Summer Pioneer Times for you. • Come and visit us at the Lions Club Farmer's Market in Northbrook on June 19, July 3,17 & 31 Aug 14 and 28, beginning at 10:00am on. We have some exciting new books, both fiction & non-fiction. They are all about this exciting area. We shall also have our 2022 calendar. • North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives (NFHSA) would like to give a special thanks to Odey and Phyllis Snider for their contribution to the Dempsey Cemetery project. They completed 12 of the pages of individual Snider family members who are buried there. Many even had photos. NFHSA is requesting other families who have descendants buried in Dempsey to provide input about those individuals. Information collected would include: full name, birth date, death date, parents’ names, siblings’ names, spouse, children and facts they would like to share about occupation,
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June 17, 2021 hobbies, community contributions. Information may be sent to Sheryl at pudge1042@gmail.com or Brenda at dbmartin@xplornet.ca . If you do not have a computer or a way to send photos, phone (613) 479-2837 and arrangements will be made. We are hoping to have most information collected by the end of June. • From Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm: “Hello To All our Valued Visitors, Volunteers and Supporters; we officially will be opening on Saturday, June 26, 7 days/week from 11am to 3pm. Anyone wishing to come visit prior to that date must book an appointment, to assure someone will be here to take you around. • What's new at the farm!! We have been renovating the store so we can officially open year round for visitors. Fresh baked good, ice cream and food are available at the new take-out window or in the store. The playground has been moved for your children's enjoyment. We are having a Fund Raiser Family Fun Day on July 3rd from 9am to 3pm!Zanzar the Magical Gene is coming! Cookie decorating, crafts for the kids to do and a large yard sale (New & Used items) and bake sale. Join in the fun, buy something, or just come for a tour. Social distancing will be in place. We want everyone to have fun but also stay safe. (Yard Sale will run 2 days Saturday & Sunday). Donate your Empties! Pop cans, liquor, beer & wine bottles/bags & cans all support the animals year round. The animals are excited and love all the visitors! Hee Haw!! See you soon!!” • Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. It is fun for beginners and for advanced players who seek more competition. It is played on a badminton court size surface and the participants use paddles and a whiffle ball. Some people call it a small version of tennis. Teams of two are separated by a net and the game can also be played in singles for the energetic. • We plan to play on the tennis/pickleball courts just North of Cloyne on Highway 41- call Peter at 289-312-0427 or email at peterhurley49@hotmail.com for more information. • The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes will be giving out ice cream bars on July 1, 2021 to celebrate our country’s 154th birthday. It will be first come- first serve while quantities last. It will be a drive through format. The event will begin at 12:00pm and last until 2:00pm (or until they run out of ice cream.)
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• Calling all kids! The TD Summer Reading Club has just launched online! Read books, write stories, review books, watch videos featuring Canadian authors and illustrators. You can sign up through your local library or register online at tdsummerreadinglub.ca. • Meals on Wheels has a new menu! The meal for Thursday, June 17 is soup & roll, fried chicken and a lemonicious square for dessert; Thursday, June 24th is soup & roll, sliced turkey cold plate with a brownie for dessert; Wednesday, July 1st soup & roll, beef pot roast and macaroon madness for dessert. If you or someone you know would benefit from these fantastic meals, please give Land O' Lakes Community Services a call 613-336-8934. • The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, June 22nd. Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre. COVID rules in place. Food Bank dates are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance. • A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow. Happy Father's Day! • Only a few more sleeps until the 1st day of summer! Enjoy while it's here, because, as William Shakespaere said, "Summer's lease hath all too short a date."
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• Special thanks to the Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes, who are offering a farmers market at their hall site in Northbrook on Highway 41. It will run every Sat morn @ 10:00am onward now until Sept. 4 and features our local farmers and artisans. All Covid protocols apply, and all are welcome. • Everyone is admiring our newest village feature of the old car with flowers surrounding. Solar lights are welcome to be placed on the nearby backstop so the grasscutters can still manoevre, yet the car be illuminated. Speaking of the backstop, it needs a bit of a tune up as one of the logs has broken- so if anyone can help out secretly that would be super super- just blaze a trail and get it done! Thanks to all volunteers and helpers who have made this possible. Also, the new planted flower beds look fantastic . Rain is needed, big time. • Rev. Cheryl McMurray wishes to thank everyone in our communities for all their kindness, prayers and training support during her time with us which has sadly come to an end as of June 13. United church clergy, the Rev. Phil Wilson of Yarker, is currently supervising our three churches and volunteers will continue to monitor the phone lines, offer prayers, funeral coverage, support as the work of our three churches continues and progresses. A search committee is seeking a replacement. Thanks, Cheryl- we will miss you, for sure. • Friends and family gathered at the Henderson cemetery for the committal service of the late George Gaylord and his sister, Shirley. We thank God for their lives. • Flags are being refreshed in preparation for Canada Daycan’t wait.
INVERARY Judy Borovskis
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• Total Fire Ban is once again in place. • Slowly, things are opening up. I think slow is the operative word to success right now. By the time you are reading this, I will have had my second shot and will qualify as fully vaccinated. How long does it last? The answer will be coming, I am sure. But it definitely is the right step to ending the pandemic. Will COVID be gone? I don’t think so, but will it kill me or make me seriously ill? I think I have it beat! Persevere in booking an appointment for your dose. As vaccines arrive, it will become easier. My success was calling 1-833943-3900, between 11 and 1pm. Seemed a good time, or about 7:50 in the evening. This number closes down at 8pm. Be smart and get vaccinated. • Congratulations to all the students, graduating from Jr. Kindergarten all the way to Grade 12! Also, congratulations to all the educators. It has been a year we all will never forget. It has not been easy, so here’s to a job well done! Actually, you will be part of the history of education during a pandemic and years down the road people will be saying “remember when….”. Be proud of what you have accomplished and soon you can relax and enjoy your well deserved summer break! • Bass Season opens Saturday, June 19th. Anglers, have a good time and remember the safety rules of boating. Also, remember to practice distancing at the boat launch, along with patience. I think it will be a busy weekend. Be safe, be well and have fun! • Our Lakes is a free monthly e-magazine and an easy enjoyable read. The July issue will be sent out to just over 12,000 readers! Well done! A quick email and you can enjoy your free copy! subscribe@ourlakes.ca
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• Get well to my friend Melanie Kehoe, who is in Kingston Hospital, and Gerard Howes, who had a motorcycle accident. • Congrats to Catherine Douglas on receiving a scholarship. She lives at Circle Square Ranch which is owned by her parents at Big Clear Lake. • Birthday greetings are Rob Switzer, Kassidy Rose, Phillip Smith, Tanya Hawley, Zachary Sjostrom. Sylvia Powers, Perry Warren, Margaret Woods, Arlette Rogers. • Our sympathy to the family of Irene Campsall, wife of the late Glen Campsall. She was a distant cousin of mine. • Gypsy moths are eating leaves from different trees. We feel sorry for the owners of the trees.
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• Wayne found a set of keys at the Canonto Lake boat launch and brought them to me. Contact Marily if they are yours. • Gypsy Moth caterpillars are decimating my oak, apple and birch trees. I've managed to spray and keep them under control in the yard but not anywhere else. Most folks that I've talked to seem to think there are fewer caterpillars this year. We are only about half way through the caterpillar stage. I collected and burned a lot of egg masses throughout the year. It may have made a small difference but hopefully this is the last year in this cycle of Gypsy Moth.
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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Did anyone catch the eclipse of the sun last Thursday morning? • Congratulations to first time grandparents Jeff & Cindy Goodfellow on the birth of Philipa and Naomi, who just can't wait til this pandemic is over to cuddle their daughter's babies. • All the best to Mike Lowery and Jane Powell, who were married recently. Congratulations and all the best in this next chapter! • Congratulations to Cassie Douglas on her scholarship!!! • Eileen (Mom & Grandma) and Doug Whan will be taking up residency in the senior's home in Sharbot Lake. • The caterpillars are sure in abundance this year. One suggestion is filling a spray bottle with water, then adding Dawn dish soap until it is coloured, then spray them. I've tried this and it seems to work. It used to be when walking you could hear the wind rustling through the trees... Now it's the caterpillars gnawing at the leaves. • Thank you to all the Relay for Life supporters. Together, we can make a difference. Hats off to Lesley Smith-Merrigan, my fellow team mate, who was killin it in Sharbot Lake on Saturday! Awesome job, Les, and thanks to everyone who supported her whether walking, cheering, kind messages or sponsoring! • Yard sales are popping up all over!! Be sure to check out the sales!! • Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to Tina and Stuart Howes.
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• From Yvonne Wash, secretary, Perth Road United Church : There is a change to our mailing address for those of you wishing to provide offerings for ongoing expenses of the church, Mission & Services Fund or the Benevolent Fund. Please see this change below. It still goes to the same place, just now has the civic address instead. We have made it into Stage 1! In person services are still restricted to 15% capacity so we will be remaining with podcasts only for the time being. We will monitor this and will keep you informed of any changes/further extensions. For the podcast, please tune in from home, at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website, which is: www.pruc.ca. Should members of Perth Road United Church congregation, or anyone enjoying these podcasts, wish to forward their offerings to help with the ongoing expenses of the church, please send your cheque to the church's treasurer (information below). As an added note, for those people who regularly give to
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• It’s bass season opener weekend. Good luck to all the anglers who will be hitting the water for the thrill of catching one of the most exciting fish, tail dancing across the top of the water, cursing when your lure gets spit out. Get out on the lake or even shorelines and make some memories. • Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers out there. Enjoy your day. • Well, the gradual reopening of non essential has begun. A huge shout out to the local businesses who are now able to welcome in patrons. You’ve been missed. Thank you to everyone for their patience and kindness during this transition back to somewhat normal times. We got this. Keep it up. • Has anyone else planted toothpicks in their gardens hoping a 2x4 will grow? It’s so nice to see all the beautiful flower beds coming to life in people's gardens and seeing posts on social media from those attempting to grow vegetables this year.
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South Frontenac Council, June 1 By Wilma Kenny ouncillor Barr took her “Declaration of Office” for her term as Deputy Mayor (June 1/21 to May 32/22). Deputy Mayor Barr has returned this spring to Council following a lengthy recovery from illness. Mayor Vandewal welcomed her into her new role. Community Grants Staff reported on the results of two community grants programs. One is an annual program intended ‘to support and encourage community organizations and events that enrich the quality of life within the Township.’ The seven applicants included Bellrock Community Hall, Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith S&A, Battersea United Church, Dog & Cranberry Lake, Nature Conservancy of Canada and Frontenac 4H photo and Garden Club. Councillor Sleeth asked why Battersea United Church got only half of what they asked for. After discussion, it evolved that the church’s application had incorrectly been submitted for a Covid relief grant, and did not include the entire cost of the project (replacement of exterior doors). CAO Carbone recommended the Church reapply for the second round of funding, listing the total estimated cost, in order to get the full amount needed. The Covid-19 grant program was created this year to support community groups who have been impacted by COVID-19: Recipients were: Wintergreen Studios, Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, Lions Clubs of Verona and Sydenham, Bellrock Community Hall, Battersea Pumpkin Festival, Golden Links Hall, Inverary Youth Activities, Frontenac Society of Model Engineers, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 496, Frontenac Soccer Association and New Leaf Link. Both programs have remaining funds available: second intakes will be announced later in the summer. Staffing Issues It is rare that the end-of-meeting-option for announcements and statements from Councillors is anything other than brief. This night was different: Councillor Sleeth led off with his concern about the results of “having had no senior staff in the Public Works Department”: “There are a whole bunch of things that aren’t getting done this spring because nobody’s responsible for them.” He listed lack of water at Sandhill cemetery, launch site docks not in, Petworth mill site needing to be secured and cleaned up and lack of roadside mowing on secondary roads, creating blind spots and permitting growth of wild parsnip. “When are these things going to be taken care of, for they are not getting done now!” Mayor Vandewal answered: “When we started down this path, we agreed we would give staff an opportunity to fill the positions…and Troy Dunlop, the recentlyhired Manager of Technical Services and Infrastructure has just begun and already has a long list.”
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“Councillor Sleeth is right,” said CAO Carbone: “Covid has led to delays in bringing on our (usual) summer students. Applications for Construction and Technical Services Supervisor closed last week. There are some great applicants, and we hope to have someone in place within a month…We are starting to chip away at the backlog.” Carbone added that although there have been abstract discussions about the docks in Battersea and Petworth Mill, “No money has been allocated to these projects. We need to take action on some of the properties we have acquired, but presently we haven’t much money allocated for infrastructure.” He added that currently 4 or 5 public works operations staff are off for various reasons, “injuries, etc”. The township is currently seeking temporary replacements. “When will we be getting a new Director of Public Works?” asked Councillor Roberts. The answer was that the ads for that position would be out very soon. Councillor Revill said he did not like seeing Petworth Mill set aside for years. Mayor Vandewal said Petworth had been there for a long time, but perhaps priority should be given to Battersea’s town docks, if tourism opens up this summer. Councillor Ruttan commented on ‘our underfunded assets’, adding that “We need a plan, and money set aside in our next budget.” Councillor Leonard said that he had visited Petworth Mill with Mark Segsworth, and they saw that the walls could collapse, yet the site was not even fenced off. He asked “What happens if someone gets hurt?” CAO Carbone responded, “Health and safety issues need to be addressed right away, even if it is a stop-gap issue.” He added that June 17 is scheduled for a Council strategic planning session, when they can address items such as heritage, climate change, etc, and begin planning for Next Year’s Budget. Mayor Vandewal concluded with praise for the Public Works staff’s recent organization of a successful vaccination day at the Keeley Road site. Purchase of Bellrock Mill Site Announced Following a brief in camera session, Council reconvened to pass a motion to purchase 6024 Main Street, Bellrock. This is the site of Bellrock Mill, which had recently been put up for sale. The property, which is located on the upper Napanee River, is heavily overgrown and the mill itself is in severe disrepair/partial collapse. A sub-committee of the South Frontenac Museum Society has offered to help fundraise and oversee the stabilization and eventual rehabilitation of parts of the (frame) structure. This is one of the very few remaining mills that were once at the heart of the past two centuries of settlement and economic growth in South Frontenac. ■
South Frontenac Committe of the Whole, June 8 By Wilma Kenny Township Burn Permit By-law On October 6, 2020 Fire Chief Knott had proposed a new by-law to regulate open air burning within the township. This included the introduction of a permit system which would make it possible to quickly notify people of burn bans, and keep the fire department informed of the locations of permitted burns at any given time. There was some discussion about additional public consultation but the bylaw (2020-54) was ultimately passed by Council that evening without any changes. However, due to public reaction and the questions raised, on December 15, Council passed a motion to reconsider the new by-law. This resulted in repealing the new burn by-law, with direction to staff to bring it back again in 2021 with the intent to undertake additional public consultation. Accordingly, on June 8/20 Chief Knott
presented Committee of the Whole a copy of the proposed by-law, with updated sections highlighted, and an accompanying rationale for the introduction of a burning permit process. Updates included newlydefined terms (eg evaporators, outdoor fireplaces); the differentiation between Recreational Fires and Open Air Fires; stronger definitions and penalties for burning garbage; an updated fee schedule, and penalties for non-compliance. Two municipal comparisons were provided, along with a summary of the ways in which these proposed bylaw changes would align with the Township’s strategic plan. A lively discussion followed. Chief Knott said Central Frontenac has just implemented a burn by-law identical to the one proposed for South Frontenac: it is too soon to comment on how it is being re-
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ceived in the community. He added that SF is one of the few municipalities in the area who do not have a permit system. Morey said he felt it would be best to make the program free, at least to start. Ruttan asked how other systems were dealing with non-compliance/refusal to buy permits. He commented on how hard it was to give and get up-to-date information on burn bans. Deputy Mayor Barr said she liked the permit idea, but emphasized the importance of advertising the program well. Mayor Vandewal agreed about not charging, saying the program would be “the cost of doing business.” He also asked for more financial statistics from municipalities that have been using this system: do they show overall cost savings? Sutherland asked about the advantages
of this particular program; ‘Is there a different way to do it?” Revill said he would like to see recreational fires exempted. Township Clerk Maddocks said “Basically, you have given us our directions: we will do public consultation first, then bring those results and the statistics (you have requested) back to Council.” CAO Carbone, in response to questions about the consultation process, said they would hold a virtual online open house for questions, and conduct both paper and online surveys. Sutherland said he had confidence that staff would conduct consultation and incorporate the findings into the draft bylaw; Vandewal reiterated his need to see statistics and information on cost savings before the by-law came back for a vote. Council ended up unanimously approving two of the
LPS Students Recognize, Remember & Respect by Wilma Kenny t seemed a pretty heavy assignment to give to grade one students: a Social Studies project asking them to research, illustrate and report on historical people or buildings in their community. Teacher Sharon Isbell was delighted by the results, which several of her students agreed to share with the Frontenac News via their internet school connection. Lilly chose to interview her great-grandparents, Audrey and John Sortberg. She learned how they had begun as dairy farmers, taking their milk to a small cheese factory in Hartington, and later to the Condenser in Sydenham, where Foodland now stands. Her grandfather told of the Brawleys' feed store in Sydenham, and of the man running it, who was called “Tricky.” Like most farmers, John Sortberg held other jobs, at various times driving school bus, caretaking a cemetery, and working at Hillside garage. He was also a volunteer firefighter, and both Sortbergs taught Sunday school in the red brick church in Hartington. Charlie’s curiosity about bits of mica in his backyard led to his researching the trains that once ran behind his home on what is now the Cataraqui Trail. He had a picture of the impressive Sydenham train station, built in 1884. Rylinn’s project was about St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham. She said the original 1837 stone church was in the path of the new train tracks through Sydenham. As a result the whole church was pulled down to make way for the train and rebuilt in the village on its present site, in 1912. Rylinn made a brilliantly coloured multi-media representation of St Paul’s. Emmett, dressed as a superhero, showed his reconstruction of the original part of Loughborough Public School, built in 1915 and recreated with a hot glue gun and lots of coloured paper. He also spoke of the earlier Sydenham Public School, a stone building which stood where the most recent addition to SHS is located.
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PAGE 7 three staff recommendations: 1) that “Committee of the Whole provides feedback to staff regarding the original burn permit proposal and amended Burning By-law 2020-54”; and 2) that “Committee of the Whole supports moving ahead with community consultation on the proposed Open Air Burning Permit System.” The third staff recommendation: “Based on the community consultation, Committee of the Whole supports staff bringing forward an amended Open Air Burning By-law for consideration by Council.” was set aside for consideration once the first two have been accomplished. CAO’s Review of Council/Committee Structures CAO Carbone brought a report recommending that “Committee of the Whole supports a review of the Township’s Council, COTW and Standing Committee Structures to be brought forward to Council along with recommendations for possible changes.” Carbone noted that Council had approved a review of its Council/Committee structure and procedural bylaw as a priority action item in its 2019-2020 Strategic Plan. What followed was a summary of “perceived challenges with the current Council, Committee of the Whole, and Standing Committee structures and procedures, intended to prompt further discussion. If approved, staff would form a small working group to review, research and develop recommendations to be brought back to Council for discussion. Should Committee wish, Councillors could be identified to participate in the internal working group. Current Processes Carbone identified some ‘unorthodox and challenging issues’ in the current system, beginning with the fact that it was rare to find all three of: Standing Committees, Committee of the Whole (COW), and Council. The goals of a review would be to become more efficient, more effective and more transparent to the public. Reactions Ran the Gamut Sleeth: “The system works now. I want to retain the committee structure; it permits more back and forth.” Sutherland thinks the current system is not working: “We’re running a $30,000,000 budget for 20,000 people, using rules we don’t know or apply. We need to rework this, perhaps hold longer meetings, have more COW meetings like this one, with back and forth discussion. Council could then be more formal, business-
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Makers & Growers Guide People are interested in buying local, but they don’t always know what is available or how to find it. We are gathering information from all the food and beverage producers, restaurants, chip huts and stores, as well as artisans, and small manufacturers, to present in the print and digital versions of the Frontenac News Makers & Growers Guide – 2021. Interested in participating in the Makers and Growers Guide for your business? Listings start at $40. Ad locations are available as well. Email info@frontenacnews.ca for information and include Makers & Growers in the subject line, or call 613-279-3150
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Short Term Rentals Becoming A Problem, In Central Frontenac Central Frontenac Council, June 8 By Craig Bakay
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entral Frontenac Council is aware of the growing numbers of short-term cottage rentals (STR) popping up on area lakes but Mayor Frances Smith said there isn’t any quick solution at Council’s regular (online) meeting Tuesday. “(Anything we could do) is not going to help you this summer,” Smith said. “This will take a few months.” Smith was replying to a delegation and three-page letter from Lori and Jerry White, asking the Township to regulate what they termed “ghost hotels” and the impact they are having on some waterfront communities. “When we originally purchased our property on Kennebec Lake, there were no STRs in our area,” White said. “Over the last three years, three properties in our neighbourhood have changed ownership and are operating STRs on their properties. “If these STRs were operating prior to our purchase, we would have never bought the property and moved permanently to Central Frontenac.” White said they have experienced “numerous incidents in which guests at the rental properties become unruly especially after consuming alcohol all day long” and
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when they contacted the property owners, they refused to come deal with the unruly renters. White said he acknowledged that some cottage owners have been renting their properties for years to help pay expenses and taxes but in these recent incidents seem to be for profit operations. He also questioned that cottage renters contribute to the local economy by shopping and exploring attractions. “They’re here for the lake experience and rarely leave the property,” he said. He also questioned the number of guests and wondered at the capacity of septic systems on such properties. Coun. Bill MacDonald echoed those concerns and said: “if they have too many people and the septic system fails, replacing it would outweigh any profit they made from rentals.” Coun. Tom Dewey said he’s heard more complaints recently. “The urban culture has moved into the rural areas,” Dewey said. “I have three lake associations expressing concerns.” Coun. Victor Heese said it might be time to look at an “accommodation tax” of up to 3 per cent. Council instructed staff to look into the matter, including what other townships have done regarding STRs. North Frontenac has been looking at a policy to deal with STRs recently. Noise Bylaw Council passed its new noise bylaw Tuesday and CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn suggested there are now measures in place to deal with some “existing problems. “So people should contact the office with complaints about generators, etc.”
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Coun. Bill MacDonald was concerned about a provision treating Sundays differently, ie, not allowing noise until after 9 a.m. as opposed to 7 a.m. the rest of the week. “We passed a bylaw allowing Sunday hunting awhile back,” MacDonald said. “And duck hunters like to be out there at dawn and they’re not going to wait until 9am to shoot ducks.” MacMunn said that’s one of the reasons there is nothing in the bylaw about shooting firearms. “Firearms are covered under the hunting regulations,” she said. Coun. Victor Heese said he agreed with MacDonald and suggested removing Sunday references from the bylaw completely “so we’re not sending the wrong message with a religious flavour.” Construction value report Chief Building Official Andy Dillon said that some of the $7,387,246 in construction value to date this year listed in the May construction details report is attributable to more than $900,000 in upgrades to the roof and HVAC system at Land O’Lakes School in Mountain Grove.
“The rest is mostly private homes,” he said. “I’m very happy to see $900,000 go into the school after the board has been trying to shut it down for years,” said Coun. Victor Heese. Dillon also said there has been no movement on the old school building in Mountain Grove which the Township would like to sell. “The old schoolhouse in Crow Lake has first priority,” he said. Council approved a plan for parking in Godfrey and at White Lake Road for users of the K & P Trail. ■
EarlyON resunes!!!
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nother sign that things are starting to reopen! EarlyON is resuming outdoor programming for groups of 10. Weekly groups are planned for local beaches and parks. We offer free programing for children 6 and under and their caregivers. Check out the schedule on www.rfcs.ca and register on www.keyon.ca
Honouring Our
Graduates They have worked hard and will not have the same opportunity to celebrate their achievement that graduates in other years have enjoyed. We want to take this opportunity to mark their achievements.
On Thursday, June 24, the Frontenac News will be publishing a special graduation section in the paper and on Frontenacnews.ca. Area Graduates from Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary, and College or University are invited to submit a picture and text to info@frontenacnews.ca (include graduation in the subject line) by June 21 at 4:30pm. The price is $30, tax included.
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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca
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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.
Danby White Chest Freezer 3 months old, $800 – Call Gary Cooke 613-279-2409 GUINEA HENS, solve your tick problems. 613353-2460. SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com TRAILER, 2008 Denali RL, 26ft., bumper hitch, new canopy, AC, slide out, Queen bed, pull out couch. Excellent condition. $18,000 OBO. Call 613-353-2460.
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FLEA MARKET
Toni & JP’s Flea Market. 6107 Hwy. 506 and Ardoch Road. Come see us, and stay safe. 613-479-0341
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2-4 YEAR OLD beef bulls for sale or rent. Call 613-353-2460. 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
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FREE DROP OFF, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-3756377, leave message HANDYMAN SERVICE – repairs, drywall, painting, roofing etc. Serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 HANDYMAN SERVICE. 40 years experience. No job too small. Repairs, renovations, problem solving. Call Lloyd Hartwick, 613-539-2544 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. 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
TOWING
The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:
Request For Proposal RFP 2021-17 Renovations to Washroom & Repairs to Foundation at Snow Road Community Hall Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Proposal documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to: Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development recreation@northfrontenac.ca (613) 479-2231 Extension 233 Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal 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 RFP document: “RFP No. 202117 Renovations to Washroom & Repairs to Foundation at Snow Road Community Hall” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Friday, July 9, 2021 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON, K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca
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Frontenac County Council To Consider Report That Calls For A Wage Increase By Jeff Green recklo and Associates, a municipal consulting firm, has prepared a report that will be considered at the monthly meeting of Frontenac County Council, which takes place this week. The report provides an analysis of compensation,for members of council, in ten comparator municipalities, looking at overall budgets, council responsibilities as well as compensation. While the report points out that “Council compensation practices are often very different from municipality to municipality, making an 'apples to apples' comparison difficult,” it also told council members that their “time is precious and your compensation should reflect the effort you put into your job, and time you spend away from your families.” The current annual compensation for members of Frontenac County Council is $12,108, the lowest of the comparator group. The median rate is $21,108 per year. The calculations are based solely on what the members are paid for their county duties. They are also paid an annual amount for the work they do as members of their own township councils. The report recommends an increase of $4,000 per year, starting in 2023, the first year of the new council after municipal elections in 2022. The position of Warden rotates between
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the four Frontenac Township mayors with each serving for one year during the four year term of council. Currently, the warden receives $29,406, the second lowest of the comparator group. The median is $51,654. The report recommends an increase of $6,000 per year, starting in 2023. The Krecko report also looks at per diem paid for meetings held, mileage rates, and benefits. The major recommendations, however, dealt with the proposed pay increases. Frontenac County Council meets monthly, with one month off in the summer unless there is a need to meet. Members also serve on committees, which meet monthly, and they each have either a subject area that they are responsible for, and/or they sit on boards of organisations that are affiliated with Frontenac County, as a Frontenac County Council representative. The boards include the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board and the Kingston Frontenac Public Health Board, and the subject matter areas include Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services. Until recently, each member of council provided a verbal report about the board they sit on or the subject matter that they are responsible for, but that reporting has been declared redundant by Council, and is no longer happening. ■
Community Spirit - Community Support Inverary Youth Activities Group would like to recognize the following for their support during a difficult times for us as a ball park and during a time that was equally difficult for them in the business world. Their signs are up in the ball park and now we just need the okay for “Batter UP!” Township of South Frontenac; WTC; Dig’n Dirt; Bay of Quinte Mutual; Inverary Pharmasave; Clayton Flooring; Maple Country Home & Farm; Concord Engineering; North Country Marine; James
Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will consider the enactment of by-law to authorize the naming of a private road currently located at #1745 Buckshot Lake Road at a regular Council meeting to be held electronically at 1pm on July 6, 2021. And further take notice that the Council, at the afore-mentioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that they will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard.
RKY Camp is looking for an Assistant Cook from June 28th to September 3rd.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Christine Reed at clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 204
$15/hour (guaranteed 35 hours/week)
Dated June 4, 2021
For interest or more information please contact director@rkycamp.org
Christine Reed, Clerk Flinton, ON
Assistant Cook
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Reid; Northway Home Hardware; Jack Knox Well Drilling; Ward’s Marine; Boulton Septic; Jody Cambell’s Septic Services; Hartington Equipment; Gribb Septic; Link Line Fence Ltd.; Malette Electric; Van Heddegem Plumbing & Heating; MH Electric; SignsPlus.
Township of Addington Highlands NOTICE The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking quotations from qualified contractors to replace the accessible ramp at the Flinton Library. Submissions must be received by July 9, 2021. For further information on the scope of the work, please contact David Twiddy, CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.
Township of Addington Highlands WASTE SITE CUSTODIAN KALADAR WASTE SITE The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Waste Site Custodian” for the Kaladar Waste Site. Resumes must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on June 25th, 2021. Details may be obtained by contacting the Manager of Roads and Waste at roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands 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.
The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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Saturday June 19
NORTHBROOK - FARMER’S MARKET 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Look for The Historical Society Booth at the Farmer’s Market every second week.
Sunday June 20
HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT COLD PLATE 4:30pm-6pm. Golden Links Hall. Pick-up between 4:30 and 6:00. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of June 16, cost $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Gas station. Hartington Gas station, and Asseslstine Hardware in Verona. for info call 613-372-2410.
Monday June 21
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Director, Galen Eye Centre will be presenting information on ‘Preserving Eye Care’. Join us via zoom or telephone. Call Rural Frontenac Community Services to register, 613-279-3151.
Tuesday June 22
DENBIGH - FOOD BANK 11am. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Covid rules in place. Food bank dates are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact Gail at 613-333-2224 in advance.
Saturday June 26
SHARBOT LAKE - RECYCLING DROP-OFF 10am-1pm. Lions Service Day at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn Parking Lot. Wanted: Used hearing aids and eyeglasses, pop tabs and cans, liquor and wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, as well as non-perishable food items and hygiene products for the Food Bank.
Love....Via Satelite By Colleen Steele I said that I love you in a voice sweet and low For I am chatting with my first grandchild's embryo This Covid Virus may keep us so far apart But with modern devices I can keep you close to my heart For I can connect with you in the daytime or into the night And send you all of my love....via satelite Each day brings new changes and I can hardly wait For July 18 to come...your arrival date The time seems to drag but it is finally here So because of the lockdown I cannot be near For I live in a hot spot and numbers keep rising Needles are coming....is a cure on the horizon? For now I'll keep on praying with all of my might And send you all of my love...via satelite.
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like and structured…we could become more transparent, accountable.” Roberts wants to keep the committees, “In case we do need them.” Revill listed the three committees: Development, Corporate Services and Public Services, asking why they didn’t meet regularly. He felt Public Services had held good discussions. Ruttan said he would be happy to do a review: “I enjoyed tonight’s discussions, and feel we need more transparency. I can’t say what is the best system, but I’m ‘all for a better mousetrap’.” Leonard said from his relatively short time on Council, he thought “It seems to be going all right as it is: things are working fairly well.” Mayor Vandewal said he thought the roles of COW and Council had become blurred, and agreed that COW was the place for discussion, without the pressure of making immediate decisions. He said the committees he had served on in the past (as a Councillor) had been dreadful and non-productive. He was in favour of a review. CAO Carbone said staff was just looking for Council’s direction to initiate a review: at this stage, no specific changes are being proposed. Council agreed unanimously to embark on a review, but with no specific timeline. ■
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Businesses in Frontenac County, Addington Highlands, Take Advantage Of Fed Dev Ontario Tourism Grants By Jeff Green
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diverse group of local businesses will be receiving grants of up to $20,000 for upgrades as part of a Fed Dev Ontario tourism recovery initiative that was announced as part of the federal budget. Fed Dev Ontario is the vehicle through which the Government of Canada supports economic development in Southern Ontario. For this project they worked with the regional tourism organisations (RTOs) that were set up by the Province of Ontario to administer the funds and connect with local businesses, with help from the economic development departments at the county level. There are two RTOs in our region. RTO9 covers South Frontenac, and RT011 covers North and Central Frontenac and Addington Highlands. In all, 10 Frontenac County businesses that have a tourism component were able to secure funding. These include: Fernleigh Lodge, Back Forty Artisan Cheese, By The Bay Cottages, The Friends of Bon Echo Park, Hunter's Creek Golf Course, the Cloyne and District Historical Society, Bon Echo Family Campground, and Marble Lake
Lodge in North Frontenac; the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, and Port William Sound in Central Frontenac, and The Blue Moose B&B on Wolfe Island. Another 4 businesses in Addington Highlands have received funding, including: Birch Hill Pizza and Rosie's Cafe and General Store in Denbigh, Mazinaw Lakeside Resort in Cloyne, and Parky's Store in Northbrook.The grants are earmarked for infrastructure projects for tourism related business, aimed at reacting to and recovering from COVID impacts on business operations. The businesses can receive up to $20,000 to cover 80% of project costs. One business, Port William Sound in Mountain Grove, will be purchasing and installing a Yert as a secondary living space/sound studio for musicians who record at the sound studio. “It is something we would not have done at this time, but with the grant we are able to do it,” said Jonas Bonnetta of Port William Sound. Back Forty Cheese in Mississippi Station (North
Frontenac) will be using the money they will receive as part of an outdoor kitchen/pavilion project at the Cheese Factory, which holds tasting and other events in the summer time. "RTO 9 was pleased to be able to administer these funds on behalf of FedDev Ontario. This funding has helped many businesses continue to operate until we start to see a recovery in the tourism industry," said Bonnie Ruddock, the Executive Director of RTO9, which covers SouthEastern Ontario. ■
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices
THINGS TO DO
Municipal Offices Reopen to the Public As a result of the Government of Ontario moving the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen, the Township will reopen its office doors to the public in the Village of Sydenham at 4432 George Street and at 2490 Keeley Road, effective Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:00 am. For more information, please see our website at www.southfrontenac.net/news . Please note that the State of Emergency Declaration remains in place for the Township of South Frontenac. By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained.
Cancellation of 2021 Canada Day Events across South Frontenac Canada Day planning committees, with support from the Township, have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with 2021 Canada Day Events. Given the current uncertainty and ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, organizers did not want to impose any unnecessary risk to the community. For future events, the organizing committees are always in need of extra helping hands. To get connected with your local organizer call Amanda at 613-453-6846 or email apantrey@southfrontena.net.
Total Fire Ban in Effect Effective Monday, June 7, 2021, at 4:00 pm a total fire ban is in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. A total burning ban means absolutely no open air burning, including cooking fires, brush fires, camping fires, and fireworks as defined in By-law 2012-68. This ban does not apply to cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff (such as a propane barbeque). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SFFR at 613-376-3027 ext. 2234, or via email at fireadmin@southfrontenac.net.
Cancellation of 2021 Swim & Day Camp The Township of South Frontenac has made the difficult decision to cancel Swim and Day Camp programs for the 2021 season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19. The Township is looking forward to welcoming swimmers and campers back to the traditional programs in the future when it is safe to do so. For more information regarding the Townships response to the COVID-19 pandemic please visit www.southfrontenac.net.
Spring Road Line Painting has Begun The Township’s line painting program began the week of May 31st, 2021 and will continue into June. The spring portion of this program takes approximately 3 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors will be working through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line painting is in process, we ask the traveling public to be patient, slow down, and obey all traffic control. Traffic & Pedestrian Notice: Feature Film Production in Verona During the early weeks of June, Verona will be the site for a feature film production. Most of the production will have little or no impact on traffic, though the film producers require some access to municipal roads for filming purposes, with one single lane road closure on June 6th from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Road 38 in Verona. To ensure minimal traffic impact during the partial closure, one-way traffic will be permitted and controlled with flaggers, signage and support staff hired by the production team. A number of other roads in Verona will be the site of filming as well, however, no road closures will take place at these locations. Motorists are asked to slow down and be mindful of the production during this time. For more information contact Tim Laprade, Recreation and Arena Manager, at 613-376-3027 ext. 2231.
TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – July 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only
For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting. Additionally residents can listen to the meeting live through our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. Job Opportunities • Posting #21-02-TD - Full-time Temporary Payroll Clerk (Anticipated 6-7 months) – Closes June 23, 2021 • Competition #21-14-PS – Director of Public Services – Closes July 9, 2021
For more information on either position, please see the full job posting and description on our website at https://www. southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: hr@southfrontenac.net .
Spring is in the Air... A reminder to all dog owners, by-law 2001-66 requires that residents: • License their dog(s) with the Township annually; • keep their dog leashed and under control when on private property or public land they do not own; • ensure their dog does not deficate on property they do not own, without cleaning it up.
Let’s keep our parks, trails, streets and sidewalks clean by cleaning up after pets!
LIVING HERE South Frontenac Launches Online Survey – Housing Needs Assessment With an aging and diversifying population, affordable housing has become a growing priority in the Township of South Frontenac. Initially explored in 2017, the Township’s vision for housing has evolved, with plans for an initial affordable housing development for seniors and others in the village of Verona. In order to further understand the housing needs of this community, the Township is asking those who may be in search of housing now or in the future, to complete our Housing Needs Assessment Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/southfrontenachousing . Responses to the survey should only take a few minutes, will remain completely anonymous, and provide valuable insights in determining the needs of the community. Final Tax Notices & Tax Payments during Lockdown Final Tax Notices were issued the week of June 1st, 2021. If you do not receive your Final Tax Notice by June 20th, please contact the tax department. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: June 30th, 2021, and September 30th, 2021. It is important that you retain your tax bill until September as no further bills/reminders will be issued. Please note that this bill is separate from your Interim Tax Notice, and is in addition to the installment issued in March. While our offices remain closed to the public, we encourage all tax payers wanting to make a tax payment during the office closure to consider telephone or online banking, mailing a cheque payment or enrolling in a preauthorized payment plan. For further information on payment options please visit our website or contact the Tax Department at 613-3763027 Ext. 2200 or email taxes@southfrontenac.net. Planning We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development. Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling ext. 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Pre-consultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom at this time. Frontenac Community Arena-Advertising Opportunities We are excited to announce that for this coming season we will have new advertising opportunities at the FCA. To renew your current advertising or for new opportunities visit us online. https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-advertising-opportunities Northern Waste Disposal Sites Now Open 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 Restriction at Household Hazardous Waste Depot Due to recent changes within the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program, as of April 22, 2021, the Township will no longer be accepting any small appliances that contain Freon such as dehumidifiers, small bar/wine fridges or air conditioners. These items can be disposed of properly at the following Kingston locations: Kimco or Dependable Appliances (Freon removal charges may apply). The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham will be 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. Gypsy Moths in South Frontenac Do you have questions about the Gypsy Moth species and how to management them during the current seasonal influx? Check out our website for general information and links to useful resources! Website link - www.southfrontenac.net/ natureandwildlife/
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Another brewery that is not that far away, as we come out of regional lockdowns, is in Kanata. Small Pony Barrelworks only makes barrel aged sour beers, not the Gose style. But for people who are interested in sour beer, even those of us who have taken years to work their way into the style and are still a bit nervous, in the face of some of the Uber sour styles of fruity beer, Small Pony beers are worth the effort, and the added expense that comes from aging all their beer. We recently had a bottle of “Half Remembered Dream”, a blend of golden sour beers aged with rose hips and hibiscus that was released last year, and is available again in 2021, that was the best beer experience so far this summer. For those who are not ready for sour beer, summer is also the time of year for a substyle of India Pale Ales (IPA). These beers are brewed in the east coast, new England, or hazy style For people whose experience of the IPA style is that they are just bombs of bitter hops with alcohol, these beers are not quite like that. Their aroma and feel on the tongue is much more luxurious than a standard IPA, and the finish, while bitter, is also fuller and a bit sweeter. Hazy IPA’s are also very good in hot weather. Some good versions of these styles that are easier to find are the NEIPA (New England IPA) by Spearhead. If you see any of the Collective Arts Hazy beers, such as Hazy State (light), Life in the Clouds (not so light) or one of the versions of Surround Sound (Heavy), they are all good examples of this style. The readily available Juice Caboose, from Railway City, is always worth drinking as well. For beer drinkers who prefer a more 'beery' option, your local convenience BOT LA AR
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by Jeff Green he steady stream of people at the local liquor and convenience stores, stocking up for endless weeks at home during the lingering COVID lockdowns, show that beer, wine and spirits have been selling well. Ontario Craft Breweries have a variety of business models, some of which have been much better suited to the COVID marketplace than others. Some of the relatively large craft brewers, such as Muskoka Brewery, Amsterdam, Nickle Brook, Sawdust City, and Collective Arts, are able to sell their beer across the province at LCBO stores. Even though the commission paid to the LCBO is high, there has been a payoff during COVID, as the stores have remained open through all the lockdowns. I recently asked an LCBO employee, in my hometown, how business has been during COVID, and she said “it got busy last March, and it has been busy ever since.” Many smaller brewers have lost whole chunks of their business due to COVID. Supplying beer for pubs and tap houses in their region, and in larger centres, is one stream that has not been available, and many breweries operate as brew pubs and restaurants, and have suffered in the same way that other restaurants have suffered. They have supplemented their sales by providing delivery to their local communities, and like all other commodities, beer can be shipped to homes across the province. For craft beer lovers it has not been a great year, especially for those in rural areas where there is no free shipping available from breweries in larger centres. As we celebrate Craft Beer Week in Ontario, during the first heat wave of what is looking more and more like a hot, dry summer, there are still summer beer trends to celebrate. This summer is looking like it will be a good time to pucker up for some sour beer. On a very hot day, some of the Gose style sour beers, many of which are light in alcohol and just salty enough to quench any thirst, might be the perfect afternoon drink. Among those that are more readily available, Henderson brewery makes a salted lime Gose called Radicle Gose that is very good. They also have cherry and watermelon versions that might not be as easy to find. Stone City Ales in Kingston has been providing free delivery within the city, and is open for pickup at their Princess Street location. Each summer they put out different versions of Yacht Rocks, and hopefully they will do so again as we wend our way to the high summer season.
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store, LCBO, or Beer Store is sure to have a craft lager or two, whether it is a Lug Tread lagered ale from Beau's, or a Riverhead Craft Lager from Kingston. Try one during Ontario Craft Beer Week. It was not that long ago that beer, wine and spirits became readily available, in our communities, when convenience stores became licensed. Those new retailers have some options available to them and those options will increase over time, based mostly on market demand.
Since the store owners in these stores are local retailers, they are approachable to suggestions. As locals, we can now have an impact on the beer that is available in our region, as long as we share our tastes with our neighbours. It will take time, but eventually the variety of styles being produced by Ontario Craft Brewers, in different regions, will be reflected in the corner stores. That will be good for brewers, and beer lovers alike.
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