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y Jeff Green he number of “active high-risk cases” of COVID in Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) remains stubbornly high at 362, in the most recent update to the KFL&A Public Health dashboard, on March 14, with 192 “new high risk cases” being recorded over the preceding weekend alone.

However, Suzette Taggart, Manager of Communications with KFLAPH indicated, in an email to the News, that the phrase “active high risk” refers not only to high risk individuals, such as residents of long term care facilities, but to anyone who is eligible for the PCR testing that is recorded

by KFLAPH. Family members of high-risk individuals, anyone working in a long-term care facility, a hospital or any other setting where high risk individuals are located, are also included in that count.

Suzette Taggart said that there is no way to determine what percentage of the KFL&A population is eligible for testing, but that the active case rate is no longer being looked at by KFLAPH as an indication of the risk that COVID poses to the region.

“It's worth noting that the number of active cases should not be taken as an indication of case rate in the community,” said Suzette Taggart. “The indicators we use to assess current COVID-19 activity in the community are the trends in percent positivity, wastewater concentrations, and

hospitalisations.”

While the COVID hospitalisation numbers in KFL&A have trended downwards in recent weeks (there were 7 in hospital, 4 of whom were in intensive care and 2 on ventilators as of March 14) the trend in percent positivity has been rising over the last two weeks, and is now 17.1%, one of the highest levels of any jurisdiction in the province.

Wastewater data is not recorded on the KLAPH dashboard. Taggart said that wastewater data is being gathered for the Kingston and Loyalist Township (Odessa and Amherst Island) communities, but not for Greater Napanee. There is also no data for rural Frontenac or Lennox and Addington where there are no water treatment plants. The data that has been gathered “is suggesting a gradual stabilisation in wastewater concentrations, after steady increases.”

Within the healthcare community in KFL&A, there has been some pushback against the provincial decision to lift masking, capacity limits and other COVID restrictions next Monday (March 21).

Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre, who is also a member of the provincial COVID-19 Science advisory table, indicated that in his view the restrictions are being lifted before they should be.

“There has been no opportunity to see what the (lifting) of capacity limits has

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done, and we’re actually now beginning to see a bit of an upswing in numbers …” he is quoted as saying in an article published in the Whig Standard newspaper late last week.

Closer to home, Dr. Sabra Gibbens of the Verona Medical Clinic told the Frontenac News last week (before the COVID restrictions were lifted) that she was concerned that the true state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, and in KFL&A, is hard to determine. She said that for herself, her family and her patients, masking is still an

South Frontenac Council - March 8, 2022

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he South Frontenac March 8 meeting of Council was followed by a short COW meeting.

Request to Dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal Councillor Sutherland brought a two-page motion to Council, recommending that the Ont Government be asked to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). (The Ontario Municipal Board had been replaced by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), which the current government replaced by the OLT.) Sutherland said his motion was patterned closely on one which was currently being circulated by several Ontario municipalities. Mayor Vandewal said “We have to get our own house in order, first; our Official Plan needs to be completed.” Ruttan noted that the Township did not have authority to approve planning decisions: “The County overrules us.” Sutherland suggested an amendment to the motion: “That the Ontario Government remove all planning decisions from the OLT immediately.”

The amended motion passed.

Storrington Centre Upgrade Mayor Vandewal noted that the scope of this project has changed, and asked why this information had not come to Council:

Councillor Roberts said that because of the popularity of the building, an extra 2,000 square feet had been added: he has seen the drawings and the recreation committee is aware of this. Acting CAO Fragnito said that the Facilities Manager will be bringing Council the full specs.

Sydenham Water Treatment Plant’s Annual Review Heather Roberts was present online to answer questions about this report, which is posted on the SF Township’s website.

Sutherland asked how many households were still not connected, and were there concerns about blue-green algae in Sydenham Lake? Roberts did not have answers, but said that the algae was ‘not uncommon’ in lakes like this with high housing and recreation rates; she would find and provide specific information about Sydenham Lake.

CAO Fragnito said staff could bring the nonconnection numbers to Council. A reference to the report will be circulated with the next set of water bills.

Family Doctor Crisis Looming Councillor John McDougall reported from a meeting he had attended with the area Doctors and Mayors, which was chaired

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“I don’t want to get COVID, nor do I want my patients to get COVID, even if we are all vaccinated, and boosted. I don’t want to take a chance on getting long COVID and being unable to work for a long period of time. What would that do for my patients,” she said.

After the announcement about COVID restrictions being lifted, Dr. Gibbens posted on the Verona Medical Clinic Face-

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They have a family doctor crisis the County and the City of Kingston: Currently there are 7 doctors working in the Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake clinics: 2 more are needed immediately, and three will be retiring in the next 3-5 years. Sharbot Lake serves 3,000 patients; Verona 2600, and Sydenham 4,000. Central and North Frontenac receive some rural financial incentives for medical services, which South Frontenac is not eligible for.

Speaking from his experience in helping get Verona Medical Clinic established, McDougall said; “It is almost impossible to get a physician in rural areas.” He proposed that the Frontenacs set up a recruitment booth at the upcoming Society of Rural Physicians annual meeting in Ottawa in April. Sharbot Lake has agreed to staff the booth, which will cost $2800. It was proposed that South Frontenac commit $1,000 to this cost. (Mayor Vandewal said the fourth Township might not be participating, for they were unsure whether they would benefit.) Sleeth said he supported this 100%. The motion carried.

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(MDMNRF) has sent out a request for input about the use of floating accommodations on provincial waterways and lakes. Sleeth and Ruttan agreed that this has the potential to become a serious problem. They agreed that the lake associations should be kept informed. Director of Public Services Claire Dodds said her department is aware of this issue.

Conduct of Meetings Post-State of Emergency Council moved into Committee of the Whole to discuss the best way to conduct meetings now the state of emergency has been lifted. There was consensus that South Frontenac will not open Council Chambers to the public for now, but will reevaluate this in June. Due to the increased accessibility provided by having the meetings available online, some form of this will probably be continued. Also, staff will be looking into ways of better accommodating larger public gatherings when needed for some future meetings.

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Are We Ready For The End Of Covid Protocols?

Editorial by Jeff Green ingston Frontenac Public Health (KFLAPH) , Public Health Ontario, and the Public Health Agency of Canada, have all been front and centre for the last two years providing information, advice, and directives to follow as we have collectively dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We knew of their existence before the pandemic, but how relevant they would become during a pandemic was not something that most of us had ever thought much about.

Starting in February of 2020, the name and face of Dr. Theresa Tam entered the public consciousness.

As the shock of pandemic related closures of schools and businesses became a reality in March and April of 2020, governments across the country said that they were leaning on Public Health to provide advice and, in some cases, direct measures to combat the spread of the virus, keep our healthcare system from being overwhelmed, and protect the most vulnerable people in our midst.

Over the next two years we have learned about how all three levels of Public Health agencies interact: where they receive their information from, and how the federal and provincial governments take recommendations from public health. This is all filtered through political agendas at times, resulting in decisions that have had some pretty severe impacts on our day to day lives.

As the information about the virus and its variants was gathered locally, regionally and globally, public health measures changed from week to week and month to month.

For us, as members of the public, it was overwhelming at first. We reacted by supporting each other, and following the changing set of rules.

The bargain that we struck with public health officials, some of us more enthusiastically than others, was that they would provide us with as much information, as clearly stated, as possible, and that they would only ask us to limit our activities for good reason.

But compliance with certain measures, particularly masking, was never universal. When vaccines were developed and began being offered, there were controversies about how long it took for Canada to obtain supplies, and this gave way to concerns among some people about safety

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But if compliance is a measure of confidence, the vast majority of us having been vaccinated is evidence that we are onside with the measures that have been put in place by politicians and public health. And the payoff is there. Our death rates are lower than the death rates in other jurisdictions around the world, and apart from the hospitality sector, our economy continues to thrive.

Dealing with issues that have been revealed and exacerbated in our healthcare system, as it faces a historic backlog in treatment for a host of chronic and acute conditions, is a major challenge that our governments need to face. In addition, they must address the housing crisis that was also deepened by the jump in real estate values, which was an unexpected consequence of the pandemic.

And while we have been dealing with COVID, the necessary changes that are necessary to address climate change are still waiting to be taken on, and the clock is ticking.

In the midst of all this, it was a bit of a shock last week, when Dr. Kieran Moore announced that, in effect, COVID measures are being pulled. Although he said the pandemic is not over, everything that he put in place indicates that, as far as Public Health Ontario is concerned, it is.

Very soon, it will join with smoking cessation, Lyme disease, radon remediation, obesity, influenza, and a host of other conditions that public health addresses throughout the year.

This is welcome news, except the explanation about why the measures that were so important until now, are no longer necessary, has been lacking.

Dr. Moore emphasised two factors in explaining why the measures can now be safely lifted. He said that the number of people in hospital with COVID is dropping and the vaccination rate is very high. He added that the staged opening up, that has already taken place since late January, has not led to an increase in hospital admissions, and he is confident that eliminating all safety measures, except for masking in very limited, high risk settings, is appropriate at this time.

One of the concerns, about the announcement, is that it has not been supported by the healthcare partners that Dr. Moore, Public Health Ontario, and our local KFLAPH have been working with throughout the pandemic.

Dr. Peter Juni of the Ontario Science Table, said his group was not consulted prior to the decision being announced, and added that he thought it was premature. He would have preferred to wait until a couple of weeks after the end of school spring break to see if the break would have an impact on caseloads.

The School Boards were not ready for the change, and have been considering their response. But if a demonstration of the provincial governments attitude were necessary,

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Minister Stephen Lecce provided one when he said that school boards will not have the option to maintain masking and cohoring requirements after March 21.

In Kingston Frontenac, Dr. Gibbens of the Verona Medical clinic put out a statement on Facebook.

“I strongly recommend that everyone continue to wear well fitting masks (preferably N95 or KN95) in higher risk settings such as schools, restaurants, stores, movie theatres, indoor workplaces, and indoor social gatherings.

From a personal standpoint I would much rather wear a mask in these settings than run the risk of long term disability. From a societal standpoint, I want to help reduce the risk of transmission to people who are more vulnerable than myself. “ And there was a mixed message from Dr. Moore himself.

While he said that people should be vigilant about staying home if they develop cold or flu symptoms, he did not go as far as saying Public Health Ontario encourages people to be masked in indoor settings where distancing is not possible. He remained silent on that point.

But when asked what he would do, he said he will wear a mask if goes to a shopping mall or a Costco store, to protect himself.

He will wear one, but as Medical Officer of Health, he is not recommending that we wear one. The implication is that masking is now a matter of personal protection, when until now it was considered a measure aimed at community protection. We thought we were wearing masks to protect others from any infection we may inadvertently be carrying, but now we are only wearing them to protect ourselves.

The contradictions are concerning because we have been depending on clarity, as much as possible, from our public health officials ever since the pandemic began. We get enough posturing from politicians.

That being said, the masking and distancing mandates were never going to extend into the warmer summer season, so it may not make much of a difference, if any, for most of us.

But my fear is that the vulnerable population, those who cannot get a vaccine or who are not as protected by vaccination as the general population, are being left to fend for themselves.

We have made the collective decision, apparently, to allow COVID to spread in our communities, hoping that our collective immunity will protect us, but those without that immunity need to take extra precautions as a result, further isolating an isolated population.

This is happening not only in Ontario, but around the world. The exact same measures have been taken in France, in the run-up to a presidential election next month, as were taken last week in Ontario, in the run up to a provincial election here.

Dr. Moore said that the deliberations around the decisions that Public Health Ontario have taken in this case, were not influenced by the premier or any other member of his government, and we have no reason to doubt his word.

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book page saying that the Verona Clinic will continue to require people to wear well fitting masks when attending in person appointments.

The Limestone District School Board is hosting a special board meeting this week to discuss the “Ministry of Education lifting of Health and Safety Measures in schools,” even though the Ministry of Education has indicated that school boards are not at liberty to impose their own restrictions.

Local townships in Frontenac County and Lennox and Addington are lifting their state of emergency declarations, opening up their offices to the public and planning to hold council meetings in person, some for the first time in almost two years. Township halls are also becoming available for booking at full capacity, without COVID measures, to control entry, at events.

Businesses will make their own determinations about what measures they are planning to take. From conversations with a couple of retailers, indications are that it may be left up to the discretion of both staff members, and the general public, if they choose to continue to wear masks ■

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Now with the presentation of the 2022 North Frontenac budget , if said fast, the amount can be slurred that the sting can be deflected.

During discussions once again council chose to accept that a new position was required as the job of collecting money, for use permits, was not included in any of the 32 full time existing staffs job description I’m sure that for all the years the township charged for the use permits, there has been someone in the office with their hand out to collect…

The mayor chose to vote in favour of being popular with the senior staff rather than being reserved, efficient and responsible for the taxpayers.

Come the fall election, potentially the residents will vote for responsibility rather than popularity.

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entral Frontenac Council held a doubleheader of meetings March 8, convening at 2:30 p.m. to accept a revised 2022 draft budget.

In his presentation, Treasurer Michael McGovern said this latest version “is levying 3.29% ($297,477) more dollars than in 2021, of which about $75,000 is due to growth (Operating = $218,081 or 3 per cent and Capital = $79,396 or 4%).

“The overall tax rate is increasing by 2.3 per cent, which equals an increase of $30 for every $100,000 assessment dollars, compared to $56 at our initial meeting.

The overall tax rate includes county and education.”

“With the cost of fuel going up, should we look at bumping up the public works budget?” said Coun. Tom Dewey.

Public Works Manager Tyson Myers said that he and McGovern had already bumped up fuel costs between 10 and 12 per cent and “we go through a lot of fuel with every storm.

“A lot will depend on how many storms we get.”

“It’s an educated guess,” said McGovern.

“I think much of our increased costs will come through contractors’ increased costs,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald.

This budget will be passed at an upcoming meeting of Council.

In Person Meetings Return When the regular Council meeting began, Mayor Frances Smith announced that the next Council meeting will be held in Oso Hall (although there are plans to stream it live on YouTube as well), the first such in-person meeting since the pandemic began.

“It looks like we’re getting close to the end of the crazy times we’ve been living through the past two years,” she said.

On March 9, Smith officially terminated the State of Emergency enacted March 26, 2020, as of 9:15 a.m., something she has the authority to do under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Council also passed some amendments to its procedure bylaw to allow for stream-

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Building Report Chief Building Official Andy Dillon announced that construction value up in February was $645,000 on six permits ($9,056 in fees) bringing the year to date total of $1,351,400 and $18,970 in permit fees. This compares with $428,754 and $5,965 in 2021 and $283,500 and $4,118 in 2020.

Council also passed bylaws to appoint more building inspectors.

Doctor Recruitment Mayor Frances Smith brought a request to Council asking for funds to rent a table at a physicians recruitment opportunity in Ottawa.

“The mayors of Frontenac County were invited to a meeting with doctors,” she said. “Right now, recruiting doctors is next to impossible.

“We need to be speaking to graduates to see if we can attract them to our community because Dr. (Peter) Bell is looking at cutting back.”

She said the cost to rent a booth for three days in Ottawa would be $2,000 which could be split between Central, South and Frontenac Islands (North Frontenac didn’t attend the meeting but is instituting its own recruitment strategy).

“If the other two don’t want to contribute, we should pay the whole thing,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald.

Coun. Victor Heese said that Dr. Bell is funding Dr. Danny Cunic and Executive Director Deborah Krause (who lives in Winchester) to go.

“This is a really important thing that

needs to be done,” said Heese.

“I did speak with (South Frontenac Mayor) Ron Vandewal and he’s bringing this to his Council tonight,” said Smith. “Long term, we’re trying to get the County to put some program together with videos and print materials we can take to these things and put on our website.”

“The County should commit $20,000 per year for a three-year commitment for any doctor willing to come here,” said Coun.

Tom Dewey.

New Fire Truck Council gave its approval for Fire Chief Chris McDonough to write a letter of intent to buy a new pumper/tanker in 2024.

“No funds would be put in this year,” McDonough said. “We’ll be budgeting for it over the next two years.

“The letter of intent will hold the price for two years.”

Zoning Bylaw Council welcomed back Planner GlennTunnock who has been retained to update the Township’s Zoning Bylaw. Tunnock was the Township planner for many years.

“I don’t think we need to completely rewrite the Bylaw,” he said. “That would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

“But I would like you to think about how you’d like to handle storage containers and live-work units.”

Outdoor Skating Rink Council accepted a presentation from Gian Kaillon on resurrecting a plan to build an outdoor skating rink in Sharbot Lake.

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• Cost of gas is crazy, so let’s continue to support local as best as possible.

• If you are out and about and find a good sale on something, please consider adding what you can to your grocery shop. Our Food Bank can always use the help.

• In February, our Food Bank assisted over 166 people from 56 households, and we expect those numbers to rise this month. Anything you can donate is appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at 4295 Stagecoach Road, or use the handy bins at Foodland. We are grateful for your support! Some items they can use are: pasta sauce, cookies, crackers, canned flake meat, and juice boxes. As always, anything is helpful. The food bank is open to anyone who is in need of assistance. Please call 2 days in advance to place a food order and arrange a pick up. Pickup days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 613-376-6477 ext 203.

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• Bellrock Community Hall is holding SEEDY SATURDAY on Saturday March 19. Time: 9am to 11am. Bellrock Hall is celebrating the re-opening of our community hall for the season. Get involved with your community. Try a new plant in your garden. Trade seeds with your neighbours, or just pick up a few varieties to test out and see what grows. Trade plants! For more information, contact Celine (613) 483-8270 or email: bellrockhall@gmail.com. Current Covid protocols apply.

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• What a double blow of misery last weekend. First, 6” of snow, then losing 1 hour’s sleep. I just wish they would leave things alone.

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• If your kids are starting school in September, you may want to give them a little head start. RFCS is holding a “School Readiness” program, Thursday afternoons 1:30pm to 3:00pm. If you are interested and need more information, or would like to register, please call 613-279-3151 x 306 or email earlyon@rfcs.ca.

• As we gain more knowledge, we are really understanding the benefits of bees. A small way to aid the longevity of this species is to plant flowers they are attracted to. A few examples of plants attracting bees are sedum, coneflower, salvia, sunflower, lavender and snapdragon to name a few.

The big No, No is to never use pesticides. Another good reason to garden.

• Arden, Mountain Grove and Henderson Churches now have in-person services starting at the established times, although masks are still required inside the Church. YouTube services will continue for those who are still not comfortable worshipping inside. Coffee and conversation will remain online until April 1. In-person coffee time will resume after the 1st.

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• Here are some fun facts to impress your friends about Saint Patrick’s Day: The colour of St. Patrick’s Day was originally blue. The first celebration of the day was actually in Boston, America, in 1737. The real St. Patrick wasn’t Irish, he was born in Britain around A.D. 390 to an aristocratic Christian family. According to legend, each leaf of the clover has a meaning: hope, faith, love and luck. Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000 (a lucky find, indeed!).

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• Are you looking for information about the different recreation, leisure and social programs offered in South Frontenac? Well, you’re in luck! Join us on March 26th at the Storrington Lions Club in Sunbury from 10:00am – 2:00pm for the Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair. Lots of organizations will be there with information of their offerings of interest to all ages. For more information and to get involved, email Amanda at recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

• Have you ordered your garden plants from Patchwork Gardens yet? We have! Thank you to Eric and family for making it quick and easy to reserve our order. I cannot wait to pick up our order over the May long weekend… I’m so excited I’m going to wet my plants!

• Thanks to everyone that came out to the Music in the Park winter series. The final event on the 12th was a big hit – It was so great to see many familiar faces out and enjoying the parks and great live music! Shout out to all the musicians that braved the cold and provided the community with some terrific tunes!

• The Storrington Centre is going to be closed for renovations starting April 1st, 2022. It will be reopening in the fall (if all goes well), with a 1000 sq. ft. addition added on the back. Once it is complete, the hall will be a beautiful gathering spot for the community. This hall is an asset for our area and is the most frequently utilized municipal hall in South Frontenac. I cannot wait to see the progress and completed

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• SAVE THE DATE; Saturday April 2, 2022 the Spring Market Extravaganza is back from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Lions Community Hall in Northbrook. Get in a little bit of local shopping just in time for Easter. There are two levels of vendors and prizes to be won! So much to see and buy! There are too many vendors to name! Check out the Lions Club Facebook page to check out the HUGE list of vendors!

• Line Dancing is back! Classes will begin Monday, March 28th, 7pm, at Barrie Township Hall in Cloyne. Everyone welcome! 12 week session for $75 or $7 per class.

• The Museum of Lennox & Addington in Napanee is hosting an amazing collection of 22 astrophotographs, all taken within the borders of Lennox & Addington County (many from right here at the Dark Sky Viewing Area!). Our own very talented volunteers Tim Trentadue & Joe Gilker are featured in the exhibit. They are incredibly talented and are passionate about what they do.

• The next time you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping at the museum to take a look. Find out more: https:// naturallyla.ca/lots-of-space-at-the-museum-of.../ • Soccer is coming back for the 2022 season. The north Addington Soccer Association is partnering with Timbits for this upcoming soccer season. Keep tuned for more details.

• The Denbigh Diner’s Club is coming back on April 4, 2022 at the Denbigh Hall from 2:00pm to 1:00pm. The cost for the meal is $10.00. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 extension 229. Community Services are looking for homemakers in the Denbigh area. If you are interested in doing house cleaning, give Shelby a call.

• The Flinton Diner’s Club will be meeting on March 29, 2022 at the Flinton Hall from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The cost is $10.00. Please RSVP Shelby. Both diner clubs require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

• It is wonderful to see activities starting up again: line dancing, Diner’s Club, Friends of Bon Echo Art Festival, soccer for the children, and now The Garden Club! All meetings will take place at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. All are welcome.

On April 13th the guest speaker, Bonita Ford, will be talking about Embers of Hope - Embracing Life in an Age of Ecological Destruction and Climate Chaos.

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• The Denbigh Recrer you get up to!It's back!!! Denbigh Diners will be held on Monday, April 4th at the Denbigh Hall, 12 to 1pm. Cost for the meal is $10. Please RSVP Shelby Rosenblath at 613 336 8934 ext. 229 at Land O' Lakes Community Services. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required to attend.

• Would you like to be able to help out in our community?

Land O' Lakes Community Services is looking for homemakers in the area who are interested in doing house cleaning.

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• You're invited to Community Coffee Time at the Denbigh Hall on Friday mornings at 8am, hosted by Denbigh Recreation. For details, call 613 333 2224.

• The next Meals on Wheels will be Thursday, March 24th; soup & roll, Butter Chicken with rice and green beans, with Triple Berry Crumble for dessert. Contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 ext.229 to order your meal.

• The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open Tuesday, March 22nd. Please call Gail at 613 333 2224 for pick up. The Food Bank is open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 11am. The Food Bank serves the communities of Denbigh, Vennachar, Griffith and Matawatchan.

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• Have you tried the Grains & Goods Farmstead Bakery yet? Roland Jensch has opened a shop in Sydenham and bakes up traditional artisan German bread, sweet treats, and seasonal items. Check out their website for details or email them at info@grainsandgoods.ca.

• Reminder: Frontenac Youth Soccer prices will go up April 1st if you have not registered already. Family discounts may apply. For information: admin@frontenacsoccer.com.

• Best of luck to Jim, Nicole, James & Phoenix Cole as they start a new chapter. The Cole's Dollars & Gifts store officially closed on March 12th as the family deals with a health concern.

• Happy belated birthday to Rebecca Peters, March 12th!

• Did you know that March is Nutrition Month? The theme for 2022 is Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow. Making sustainable food choices can help make your future a healthy one. Here are the top 5 ways to start: 1. Choose plant-based proteins more often; 2. Reduce food waste by planning meals; 3. Drink tap water; 4. Buy local 5. Grow your own food.

To learn more, check out www.unlockfood.ca, grab a fork and DIG IN! • The next SALT lunch event will be held on March 18th at 11:30am where David Townsend will discuss the services provided by the SFCSC. Located at Grace Hall, Sydenham.

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• We were shocked to hear of the death of George White, of Harlowe- spouse of fellow reporter, Marie White. We will keep Marie and family in our prayers. George, a super duper person, will be remembered for his service to church and community through organizing suppers and musical events along with Marie and the community, love of spouse and family, and fun-filled support to one and all.

• Set aside Sat. April 2 for a spring market at the Lions Hall in Northbrook hosted by the Land O’Lakes Lions from 10:00 – 2:00. This sounds like a refreshing hoot and a holler and will feature over 20 Vendors, along with a food canteen that sounds yummy in the tummy. Some vendors that I know are Angie Deline, Susan Baker, Christine Steel Teal, Debbie Emery, and Harlowe Gnomes. This is just a partial list to wet our appetite after a long long Covid winter. I can’t wait to get out without winter boots and masks and just blaze a trail at these events.

• Also, our own Angie Deline is hosting a special sale on April 16 at her house in the area- so please set the date aside • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Betty Stephenson, who at one time lived in Arden. She lived out her last years with her daughter-in-law, Cory Lynn, and family, to whom we extend our sympathy.

• Hope folks are enjoying March break! Special thanks to all who helped to create the Free Skate yesterday, March 16, at the Frontenac Community Arena in Godfrey. Thanks to Revell Ford Dealership for sponsoring and to the Verona Community Association for support.

• Cards for our own Lee Anne White can now be directed to her new home at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, 124 Lloyd St, Northbrook Ont; K0H 2G0; Att: Lee Anne White. Rock on, Lee Anne!

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• Save the date! High Tea is back June 4th at the Storrington Lions Club. Save the date. Reservations opening soon. More details will follow.

• Umpires Needed for the 2022 baseball season. If you can help out contact Shawn Pearce at pearcy9@gmail.com or inveraryballpark@gmail.com or 613-453-2437.

• Learn self-defence - Contact Hamid Nam at hamidnam24@gmail.com. A two hour class will be held on a Saturday afternoon at Inverary United Church once there are enough participants.

• Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know, according to tradition, wearing green on Saint Patrick's Day is supposed to make you invisible to leprechauns. They will pinch you if you aren't wearing green. Ouch!

• Also found this tidbit... It's often said that Ireland is home to more four-leaf clovers than any other place. The leaves of four-leaf clovers are said to stand for faith, hope, love, and luck and hence the phrase "the luck of the Irish."

• Welcome Spring on March 20th!

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Then this is your opportunity to let me know what it is you would like to see published in this column. With the virus restrictions lessening, let me know what community events are going to be taking place. I have already had one person ask me when the next Fish Fry will happen!! When will the Maberly Fairgrounds work parties begin? Will the Maberly Agricultural Society be putting on a pancake breakfast? Will there be a flea market/craft sale this spring at ABC Hall, where one can set up their own table and sell their stuff? Any birthday/anniversary parties going on? It's probably too early for sports tournaments in Althorpe, Bolingbroke, Maberly area?? Anybody know of a litter collection day? Church socials/cemetery memorials? Any updates as to when the Tay Valley Community Choir will perform next? How about prettying up your hamlet with planted flowers either in the ground,

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For Pikwakanagan, The Land Claim Is Also About Self Governance

by Jeff Green im Meness has been a member of the Pikwakanagan First Nation Council since 1999. Apart from all of the other duties of council members, members of the Pikwakanagan Council are also Algonquin Nation Representatives (ANR) who sit at the Algonquin Land Claim table with representatives from the governments of Ontario and Canada.

On the invitation of the group, Mississippi Mills All My Relations, made a Zoom presentation to group members and the general public on Monday Night (March 14).

The presentation was called ‘Algonquin Nation Past and Present: The Land Claim Explained’ Meness was sitting in for Pikwanagan Councillor, and former Executive Director, Dan Kohoko, who was the originally scheduled presenter.

Meness brought a long-term perspective to the presentation, since he has been working on the land claim for over 20 years.

The first part of the presentation dealt with the history of

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the Algonquin people in the Kichesippi (Ottawa) river valley, which he said dates back 10,000 years according to archaeological records. There are artifacts which also indicate that the Algonquins of the Kichesippi enjoyed a trading relationship with a wide range of nations to the west, as far as the prairies, and to the east, as far as the ocean.

The last 500 years of Algonquin history have been unlike the previous 9,500, because of the impact of the arrival of European settlers and the imposition of colonial land use policies.

He pointed out that the Royal Proclamation of 1763 re-

served lands as exclusive hunting grounds, and “prohibited any person from taking away those rights. We carried around the proclamation with us for 80 years,” Meness said. “ It means that our land is our land. If that proclamation was adhered to, we would not be here today talking about this land claim. Things could have been a lot better for us, but that is now 200 years ago. We can't do anything about the past. We have to move forward.”

In various forms, Algonquins have petitioned the federal government to enter into land claim negotiations more than ten times since the 1760s, without success. In that time, 11 Algonquin reserves have been established, 10 in Quebec

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and only 1, Pikwakanagan (formerly known as the Algonquins of Golden Lake) in Ontario.

In the mid 19th century, land was set aside, for a time, for the establishment of four more Ontario reserves as locations for Algonquins in those areas, but the land ended up being attractive for other uses and the reserves were never set up. They were in Whitney, Baptiste Lake, Mattawa, and in the former Bedford Township in Frontenac County.

“The Whitney Reserve became a park,” said Meness, “and we could not have Algonquins in Algonquin Park.”

Even in the Golden Lake case, the reserve is small, only 1,800 acres, and the Algonquins had to repurpose funds that were intended for community development, in order to buy back the land that was being returned to them from the federal government.

In 1983, the Algonquins of Golden Lake petitioned the federal government once again, and this time the claim was acknowledged, by Ontario in 1991, and Canada in 1992. With the exception of a three-year gap between 2001 and 2004, when the Algonquins left the table, in order to deal with internal matters, the claim has been under negotiation ever since.

An Agreement in Principle has been ratified by the Algonquins, and negotiations are continuing towards a final agreement.

In addition to members of the Pikwakanagan First Nation, who are registered Algonquins under the Indian Act of Canada, there are 9 other communities involved in the land claim process. They are made up of Algonquin electors, who satisfy criteria for membership. The criteria include documentation establishing Algonquin descendancy, as well as historical connection to an Algonquin community. Among the 9 communities, with representation at the land claim table, are the Shabot Obaadjiwan from the Sharbot Lake area, and the Snimikobe in the vicinity of Ardoch.

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THE FRONTENAC NEWS Algonquin Nation representative, and each of the Pikwakanagan Council members also sit at the table.

One of slides during Jim Meness' presentation showed the 9-million acre territory in the land claim. It is the Kichesippi River watershed, on the Ontario side only.

“This is the territory” he said, referring to the white section on a map of Eastern Ontario, “and this is what has happened to it,” he said as a second slide came up. The second slide was of the same territory, with all of the features of development; cities, roads, communications towers, etc.

A small portion of the second slide was tan coloured, mostly in the north western part of the territory. It marked “crown land” which is where all of the parcels that are included in the claim are taken from.

“We agreed, back when the negotiations started, not to petition for any of the land that was sold by the Crown to innocent third parties,” he said, people who were not aware at the time of purchase that the land had never been ceded to the Crown.

The largest piece of “crown land” is Algonquin Park, and Meness said “we are looking at co-management regimes for the park, hopefully it will actually become “Algonquin's Park instead of Algonquin Park.”

The umbrella group that is negotiating the land claim is the Algonquins of Ontario, which has an office in Pembroke. Pikwakanagan is part of the Algonquins of Ontario, along with the 9 other communities, and as such is involved in the enterprises being undertaken by the Algonquins of Ontario, outside of the land claim process itself, including the Tewin land development in the vicinity of Manotick.

For the Pikwakanagan Council, and their Chief Wendy Jocko, there is an extra aspect to the land claim negotiations, beyond land and money transfers. It is a self-government agreement.

The community is small, 500 members, but it is growing, and is seeking the capacity to determine its own future outside of the confines of the Indian Act.

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Two of the slides in the presentation included lists of various areas of jurisdiction that are being negotiated, including: education, healthcare, policing, commercial and taxing authority.

Some of the land, near the existing reserve boundaries, has been purchased and some of the the land parcels that are included in the Algonquin Land Claim are also potential development land for Pikwakanagan's use.

“We have already set up our own court,” said Meness, which deals with harvesting, and it has worked out very well.”

Child and Family Services are also already being delivered within the community, he said.

In Pikwakanagan, the building that has

housed the communities' cultural centre is old and cannot be used anymore, and the preliminary concept work is being done to look at a much larger, multi-purpose building that might include a repository for Algonquin artifacts in addition to cultural and other uses. This work is going on independently from the land claim, and fundraising is already underway for what will be a long term project.

At the end of his presentation, Jim Meness took questions from the zoom crowd.

He was assisted during the presentation, and question period, by Kevin Lamarre, who also delivered the prayer to the creator at the beginning of the evening. ■

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, March 24, 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 as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. Description of Lands: 1. Municipal Address: 112783 Highway #7, Kaladar ON ROLL NO. 1134010030397000000, PIN 45043-0238 (LT), PT LT 10 CON 7 KALADAR AS IN LA263176; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 120,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 15,479.81 2. Municipal Address: Denbigh, ON ROLL NO. 1134040010024200000, PIN 45028-0133 (LT), PT LT 7 RANGE B EAST OF ADDINGTON RD DENBIGH BEING CL8504 PT 1 29R6326; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 13,500 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 5,243.33 3. Municipal Address: 147 Highway #28, Denbigh, ON ROLL NO. 1134040010354000000, PIN 45029-0066 (LT), PT LT 21 CON 9 DENBIGH AS IN LA210873; S/T EXECUTION 08-0000007, IF ENFORCEABLE; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 12,200 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 7,709.57 4. Municipal Address: Kaladar, ON ROLL NO. 1134010030435010000, PIN 45044-0100 (LT), PT LT 11 CON 7 KALADAR AS IN LA25659; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 9,900 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 4,396.62 5. Municipal Address: Kaladar, ON ROLL NO. 1134010030396550000, PIN 45045-0108 (LT), PT LT 10 CON 7 KALADAR AS IN K3868 EXCEPT LA113462, LA210770, LA211333, LA216395, LA16401 & PT 1 LA235113; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 38,500 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 6,861.65 6. Municipal Address: Kaladar, ON ROLL NO. 1134010030396750000, PIN 45045-0075 (LT), PT LT 10 CON 7 KALADAR AS IN K3681 NE OF HWY # 41 EXCEPT PT 1 EXPROP PL1021; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 16,800 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 3,982.31 7. Municipal Address: 889 Slate Falls Road, Denbigh, ON ROLL NO. 1134040010457000000, PIN 45030-0132 (LT), PT LT 15 CON 13 DENBIGH AS IN D1400 EXCEPT LA74298; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value is $ 16, 500 Minimum Tender Amount: $ 5,739.62

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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Card of Thanks

OBITUARY

Prayer to St. Jude

Wayne Russell Wolsey

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved through the world now and for ever.

Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us.

Say this prayer nine times per day for nine days. By the ninth day your prayer will be answered.

It has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.

Thank you, St. Jude.

L.D.

In Memoriam Gordon Young

October 13, 1927 - March 14, 2010 The family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Frances and family

Hawley, Murray

Murray died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, nearing his 88th year.

He will be remembered by many as a dedicated teacher for the Ottawa School Board and the community of

Missanabie.

Murray was well-loved for his unfailing sense of humour and beautiful singing voice. A fair and kind man who always did his best. We will dearly miss him.

A donation made in his name to the Humane Society or any bird sanctuary would honour his love of animals.

An online remembrance can be found at https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/ MurrayHawley/

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Oct. 7, 1943 - Mar. 4, 2022 (age 78) With great sadness the family of Wayne Wolsey announces his peaceful passing at home in Harrowsmith Ontario. Predeceased by his father Donald Wolsey and mother Jacqueline Cornwell.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years Sandra Wolsey; his 2 sons Corey Wolsey (Tina) and Colin Wolsey (Laurie); 7 grandchildren Breana, Arielle, Harley, Kora, Tie, Cole, Jackson; and his 2 siblings, David Wolsey of Harrowsmith Ontario, and Donna Howe of North Bay Ontario. Born in Kingston Ontario Wayne grew up in Harrowsmith. He had lots of friends and loved the outdoors, in his teens you would find them at Knowlton Lake in Sydenham Ontario waterskiing and fishing with his father. He was in the Boy Scouts and loved Hockey and Baseball.

Wayne loved his community and was a member of the Verona Lions Club and was the President for a term. Wayne was affectionately known as The Barber, he proudly ran Wayne’s Barber Shop in South Frontenac ( Verona/Harrowsmith ) for 59 years. Wayne loved the outdoors and spent many days with his boys snowmobiling, ATVing, hunting, fishing, attending various races and was a member of The Napanee Gun Club. Cremation has taken place as per Wayne’s wishes. The family would like to thank his Doctors and Nurses for taking good care of him in his short illness. Verona Medical Center and Kingston Health Science Center Cancer Center of South East.

In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com White, George Edwin Passed away suddenly at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the age of 83.

George will be forever missed by his devoted wife Marie (Whitman) of 15 years. Dear son of LeeAnna White (Kelford). Cherished father of Rick White (Michelle) of Rockwood. He will be sadly missed by his grandson Ryan. Beloved brother of Dan White (Lynn) of Kingston.

George will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his father Melvin White and his brother Andy (Linda). Visitation will be held at Milestone Funeral Center on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 19, 2022 with visiting 1 hour prior. Donations made in George’s Memory to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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• in barrels, or planters from your mailbox post or driveway. Will the ABC Seniors’ Club be meeting again a couple of times a month?

How about exercise classes at the ABC Hall.

It’s probably too late for a fishing derby.

If you have updates on any of the events listed above, or have plans for events not mentioned above, please email me at karenprytula33@gmail.com.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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• Alice, Harriett, Valerie Truelove and I had a wonderful Girls’ Day Out on Thursday. We travelled to Northbrook to have lunch with my daughter, Pam Lemke, at Addison’s Restaurant. We had a great meal and a great visit. It was great to go to a restaurant and sit down with friends for a meal. (Pam – don’t forget to call about the casino).

• Olive and I went to Palmerston Marina on Friday for our weekly coffee and visit with Chuck. My granddaughter, Shawna, joined us – a great hour and a half was spent catching up on everyday news and things that were happening.

• At 2:00pm on Friday, I had a wonderful visit with my friend Ruth Jackson from Barrie (formerly from Mississippi, Ontario). She brought a friend named Margaret from Peterborough. They had been to an Abrams concert on Thursday night in Kingston and

had wanted me to go with them but my body now tells me what I can and cannot do and it told me I could not sit for 6 to 7 hours at a time. I let my body control me now. When they came this way on their way back to Peterborough, we had a wonderful 2 hour visit.

The time just flew - full of laughs and “remember this” and “remember that”. I hope they did not slip and slide all the way back to Peterborough as it was snowing pretty good when they left. They also stopped and had a visit with Harriett and Olive. Thanks for the shamrock and red flowers.

• I forgot to thank Dale Cooper. Probably a month or more ago, he sanded my very icy driveway and steps. He did this on his own.

I didn’t phone him to do it. A very special thank you, Dale, and sorry it took so long.

• Happy 50th anniversary to Diane and Alvin – hope you have a wonderful day. I miss you guys. Diane and I used to do Tea and Toast a long time ago and I miss Alvin doing my Meals on Wheels. I will be getting the meals back soon.

Belated Happy 90th birthday wishes to Betty Crabtree.

• It has been great to see the Frontenac News reporters keeping up their columns during the past two years during the pandemic. They didn’t stop putting in their news even when there was not a lot to write about, not like some (ME). Can you hear the applause for you? I love the Frontenac News and all the people who keep it coming to us.

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SERVICES

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AUTOMOTIVE

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FOR SALE

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 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com USED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, in good condition. Call 613-279-1952 for an appointment. Cash only.

HUNTING

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SERVICES

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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

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

Request For Proposal

RFP 2022-07 Engineering Consulting Services - Road Needs Study Report - 2022

Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray

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 2022-07 Engineering Consulting Services – Roads Need StudyReport - 2022” on or before 2:00 PM (local time) Thursday, April 7, 2022 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

WANTED TO RENT

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TAKE NOTICE THAT Council will hold a Public Meeting on March 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario; PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To consider adoption of the Budget By-law that will set the estimates for the sums required to be collected from Property Taxation during the year 2022; and to provide for the adoption of Tax Rates; AND THAT interested parties may contact the undersigned for information or a copy of the proposed 2022 Budget at no cost upon request.

Kelly Watkins Treasurer 613-479-2231 Ext. 223 treasurer@northfrontenac.ca

W A Robinson Asset Management Ltd and Pillar Financial Services Inc. are looking to expand our team in the following positions: • Construction\Maintenance Personbuilding construction skills required • Mortgage Construction Officer-review mortgage details\administer mortgage advances • Executive Assistant-assistant to a team • Mortgage Underwriter-review and approve mortgage deals • Mortgage Fulfilment\Junior Underwriter-review documents for mortgages\learn to underwrite • Funding Officer-finalize mortgage fundings with lawyers Please submit your resume to resumes@ robinsonsgroup.com before March 31, 2022.

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OPP Report ATV Driver Charged With Impaired On March 10, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m., police from the Sharbot Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Mosque Lake Road, North Frontenac Township. The driver was taken by paramedics to the hospital for nonlife threatening injuries.

Upon investigation, Wayne BARR, age 62, of Stittsville, Ontario has been charged with: Operation while impaired; Operation while impaired - blood alcohol 80 plus.

The accused had his driver's licence suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded for seven and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sharbot Lake on April 19, 2022. ■

Township of Central Frontenac Notice of Public Meeting

Interested in starting a rewarding career with a local, family owned, and growing company? Do you possess a personality and values that align with our company culture?

PUBLIC COUNCIL MEETING RE: 2022 BUDGET

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

Lowest or any Proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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Proposal 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

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

TOWING

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HANDYMAN SERVICE 40 years experience.

Repairs, home construction/ renovation including window installation, tile, siding, plumbing etc. No job too small. Call Lloyd Hartwick 613 -539-2544.

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RENOVATIONS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring and more. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

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Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a by-law under Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992 c.23 (the “Act”) which will change certain fees relating to construction, demolition and change of use permits for buildings, structures and all other related services that is currently in force on the day this notice is given (current fees are set out in 2014-27 as amended by 2021-09).

The rationale for the amendments is to amend the annual adjustment for fees to reflect the 3rd quarter Bank of Canada Total CPI (2021 3rd quarter figure 4.4%) instead of the 3rd Quarter Non-residential Building Construction Cost Index: Ottawa (2021 3rd quarter figure: 13.6%). These fees have not changed since 2014, but the 2021 amendment would have increased these fees 13.6% rather than the proposed CPI figure of 4.4%.

The amended by-law also establishes a refundable deposit to be paid upon approval of the application that will be returned if the final inspection is completed and passed within five (5) years, and a non-refundable deposit due when application is submitted, which will be applied to the permit cost at the time the permit is issued.

A copy of the draft by-law, a summary of the changes, and an estimate of the costs of administering and enforcing the Act are available on our website or by contacting the undersigned.

Public Meeting: The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in advance of passing said bylaw to receive comments on the proposed by-law. The public meeting will be held on the 12th day of April, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person at the Oso Soldier’s Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, but will have a virtual participation option. To register for virtual participation, please contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk, Township of Central Frontenac at 613279-2935, extension 237 PLEASE NOTE: the original public meeting set for March 22nd to review these fee changes has been rescheduled to April, 12th, 2022 The agenda for the meeting will be posted

by April 8th, on the Township website (www.centralfrontenac.com).

Written comments may also be submitted to the undersigned before April 8th 2022.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 9th day of March, 2022.

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO/Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com 613-279-2935 x227

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday March 17

SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm2pm. Grace Hall.

Friday March 18

GODFREY - FREE PUBLIC SKATING 2pm-4pm.

Frontenac Community Arena.

Saturday March 19

11am-12:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Register info@rfcs.ca or 613-279-3151 x 201. Pre-registration required by March 15. Free take out lunch.

BELLROCK - SEEDY SATURDAY 9am-11am.

Bellrock Hall. Buy plants, trade plants! For info contact Celine 613-483-8270 or bellrockhall@gmail.com Current COVID protocols apply.

Wednesday March 23

INVERARY - BASEBALL REGISTRATION 9pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park.

6pm-

Saturday March 26

Sunday March 20

INVERARY - COMMUNITY SERVICES & LEISURE FAIR 10am-2pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Info about the recreation, leisure and social programs offered in South Frontenac. Info Amanda recsupport@ southfrontenac.net

Tuesday March 22

INVERARY - BASEBALL REGISTRATION 12pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park.

HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT BEEF DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cut off date March 16. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410 DENBIGH - DENBIGH FOOD BANK 11am. Denbigh Community Hall. Call Gail for pick-up 613-333-2224 SHARBOT LAKE - CANNIBIS & OLDER ADULTS

Sunday March 27

Tuesday March 29

FLINTON - FLINTON DINER’S CLUB

9am-

12pm-1pm.

Flinton Recreation Centre. $10 RSVP Shelby 613336-8934 x 229 Proof of COVID vaccine required.

Regular Happenings

INVERARY - PILATES on Mondays 6:15pm and YOGA on Wednesdays at 6:00pm Inverary United Church Hall. For info call 613-453-4195 register www. nomadyogini.ca INVERARY – MARTIAL ARTS on Thursday evenings.

Family Class 6:30-7:30pm. Inverary United Church Hall. For more info call or text Hamid Nam at 613-3286742 or email hamidnam24@gmail.com VERONA – YOGA on Mondays 1:00-2:15pm and Thursdays (beginning March 24th) Trinity Church Hall 7:00pm-8:15pm $15 per class Call Jackie Adams 613358-9642 or yogatogo@bellnet.ca DENBIGH – COMMUNITY COFFEE TIME Fridays 8am Denbigh Hall Info call 613-333-2224

Rideau Valley Conservation Promotes Flood Preparation The current short-term weather forecast indicates warm daytime temperatures this week, with Thursday’s temperature above 10 degrees Celsius, and night-time low temperatures near zero. The shortterm forecast also indicates that a substantial rain event could occur on Sat. March 19.

Current conditions at several Rideau Valley Conservation and Parks Canada snow course sites indicate near normal amounts of snow for this time of year.

If the temperatures come as forecast in the coming days, significant snowmelt is expected across the Rideau Valley watershed. This will increase water levels and cause some flooding in all low-lying areas, especially those identified below. Forecasted rain later in the week may further increase water levels throughout the watershed.

Parks Canada staff who manage the water levels for the Rideau Canal have indicated that the levels

in lakes are expected to rise in the upper watershed lakes as the snowpack melts.

A “flood outlook” is being issued for all the low-lying areas around the smaller creeks and streams in the Rideau Valley Watershed, including any connected creeks or ditches.

Extreme caution should be exercised by everyone when near local waterbodies. Parents should inform their children of the risks and provide appropriate supervision. Pets should be leashed near all bodies of water.

Residents in flood-prone or low-lying areas that are historically susceptible to flooding should take the necessary precautions to protect their property, such as: • Ensuring sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve Ad Size:10.25" • Ensuring easy access to a portable backup gen-

erator and pump • Ensuring downspouts are clear and the outlet is at least 3 metres from the dwelling • Securing items that might float away as flows increase • Removing valuable items from basements or lower floors that could be subject to flooding • Keeping emergency phone numbers handy • Familiarizing yourself with your municipality’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.

This watershed conditions statement is in effect until March 22 and will be updated at that time unless the forecast or conditions change first. ■

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Oso Rec Committee on a Roll!

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By Brian Robertson entral Frontenac’s District 3 Recreation Committee – also known as the Oso Rec Committee - is comprised of an energetic group of volunteers whose goal it is to organize seasonal events for all to enjoy. Be it on Canada Day or Hallowe’een; Heritage Weekend or Trail Day, the Rec Committee has left its mark with myriad activities including road races, hockey tournaments, entertainment of all sorts and hands on Arts opportunities.

And, as last week’s article in The News attested to, Crokicurl has now emerged as yet another option for winter fun that the committee has been successfully promoting throughout several years now.

But it is the group’s adoption of two other significant pastimes over the course of the last dozen months that

truly has people’s heads turning: Pickleball and the Sharbot Lake Wilderness Trails.

Last summer when a small group of pickleball enthusiasts reclaimed the former township tennis court on Garrett Street (that had become overgrown and rundown), it was the Rec Committee that helped them get support from township council to use the facility. By all accounts the sport, particularly popular among seniors, went on to flourish last summer, so much so that the township has agreed to take over maintenance of the court and has included pickleball in their most recent downtown revitalization plans.

The Sharbot Lake Wilderness Trails, located on Crown land off the east basin of Sharbot Lake, are comprised of some

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Richard Struthers and his team served up hot dogs and marshmallows at the 6th annual Sharbot Lake Wilderness Trails cookout.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – April 5, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – April 12, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – April 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting.

Recreation & Leisure Summer Student Position Updates Recruitment for the Swim & Day Camp summer positions application deadline has been extended to March 25th, and the ‘returning student’ requirement has also been waived for the 2022 season. South Frontenac is also offering a financial bursary for swim instructor (re)certification training fees (conditions apply). Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/careers for more information.

Tenders Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

• TENDER # FD-2022-01 - Three (3) 2022 Half Ton Supercrew Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick-up Truck - Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by 1:00pm, March 23, 2022.

• TENDER PS-2022-01 - Storrington Centre Addition & Renovation - Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by1:00pm March 23, 2022.

THINGS TO DO Did you get your Community Services & Activity Guide?

The 12th Annual Community Services & Activity Guide has arrived! They were sent out with last week’s Frontenac News but are also available at either of our administrative offices in Sydenham or online at www.southfrontenac.net/recguide/ .Give it a read and learn about what’s happening all over South Frontenac!

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

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

Public Skating at the Frontenac Community Arena Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and Parent & Pre-school Skating each Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, at a cost of $2.50 per person. A CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. For parent and pre-school skating, young children must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface.

News & Public Notices Notice of Public Meeting to Consider an Update to Building By-law 2014-26 BE ADVISED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will hold a virtual public meeting on April 12, 2022, at 6:00 pm under the provisions of the Building Code Act to consider an update to the Township of South Frontenac Building By-law pursuant to section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, 1992, and Division C, 1.9.1.2.(1) of the Building Code, 2012.

The effect of this change to the building by-law would result in no increase to building fees in 2022 and would establish a more reasonable way to tie increases in building fees to operating costs in future years. For more information, visit www. southfrontenac.net/buildingbylaw/ and view the News and Public Notices page.

State of Emergency Declaration Terminated In response to the gradual easing of public health measures across the province, Mayor Ron Vandewal made the decision to terminate the State of Emergency effective March 3rd, 2022. While this change represents progress in our community’s fight against COVID-19, residents should remain vigilant and continue to take precautions when possible. Safety protocols for Township administrative buildings will remain in place until further notice. This includes: • physical distancing and mask use, • line queuing at reception areas, • use of separate entrances for patrons at the municipal offices located at 4432 George St, in Sydenham (lower level vs main level), • plexiglass screens where applicable, and, • regular disinfecting of common areas.

Outdoor Court Facilities – Feedback Wanted!

As the outdoor court season is fast approaching, Recreation & Leisure Services staff want to hear from the community about ideas for the 2022 season. Have your say on topics such as scheduling and allocation processes, site amenities, and court programming. Visit the Court Project on www.engagefrontenac.ca/outdoorcourts by March 25th to join in on the conversation.

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

Storrington Centre Closed for Renovations The Storrington Centre will be unavailable for rent starting April 1, 2022 due to renovations. It is anticipated that the facility will reopen for use in the fall of 2022. For information on other rental facilities, visit www.southfrontenac.net/halls Reduced Load Period on Township Roads – March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads from the period of March 1 – April 30 each year. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle or trailer shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

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

LIVING HERE Interim Tax Notices Due March 31, 2022 Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning on March 1, 2022. If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2022, contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or via email at taxes@ southfrontenac.net.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Returns to Summer Hours April 7th The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open on March 24th from 3 pm – 7 pm. Starting April 7, 2022, 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.

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

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

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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“Some people don’t even know we are here, and they travel to Perth or Kingston to get the vehicles worked on.”

For now, Zach is handling all of the booking and office management.”

“It has been a big step buying this business. Along the way the help and mentorship from my cousin Spencer Robinson, who runs an excavating company, has been very important. It is good to have someone to talk to as things come up, and Spencer has already been through challenges, so he knows what to say to me when I ask his advice.”

He also said that support from John Wemp, who owns the auto shop property, and more importantly, from his girlfriend, Melissa Kimett, made it possible for him to enter into the business world, The main contact point for Sharbot Lake Automotive is the phone number, which has remained unchanged, 613-279-2727, but increasingly people have been contacting the shop via Facebook.

“So far it has been great, meeting with customers and basically coming home to work in my home community. I am really looking forward to the spring and to bringing new customers to Sharbot Lake Automotive.”■

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“My grandfather, Ford Robinson, ran a dairy business for most of his life, and the Robinson family are big into running their own businesses. I felt like this was a good opportunity for me to get into a business as well,” he said, in a phone interview this week.

Zach had been working as a linesman for Hydro One. Although based in Sharbot Lake, he travelled across the province for work, and wanted to be based closer to home.

He is not a mechanic, although he has always done his own work on vehicles, and Muril Kennedy who worked for Gibson's, has remained in place as the mechanic at Sharbot Lake Automotive.

“I was very happy to be that Muril has remained. He is a great mechanic, and since he was already here for a long time, he knows the vehicles and our customers.”

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District 3 long time member, Rudy Hollywood, has been bringing his vision to life over the past eight years, enlisting several volunteers and patiently and carefully mapping and cutting (with nothing but pruning sheers and handsaws) a series of loops off a main linear trail that roughly follows the shoreline.

“These trails will enhance the outdoor life of our residents and visitors alike,” explained Hollywood. “They will also be of economic benefit to the township.”

To formalize the trail system, over the last several years Hollywood and his team have been in talks with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, who are navigating the volunteers through pieces of legislation and the necessary communication with the various parties that are involved with this section of Crown land.

On what Hollywood saw as a key success at the local level, Sharbot Lake

Wilderness Trails were accepted as a sub-committee under the wing of District 3. And, after several talks with the township over the last six years, Council has agreed to approve the trail system “in principle”, waiting to see the outcome of the group’s dealings with the MNRF before considering further support.

In the meantime, a couple of dozen snowshoe enthusiasts enjoyed the 6th annual Sharbot Lake Wilderness Trails cookout, snowshoeing out of Hollywood’s McCrimmon Bay home and heading along the picturesque trails covered in freshly fallen snow to a shoreline clearing opposite Lane’s Island where Richard Struthers and his team served up hot dogs and marshmallows.

Now winter doesn’t get much better than that!

Current Oso Rec Committee members include Chair Lesley Merrigan, Council liaison, Sherry Whan and Rudy and Joan Hollywood, Niki Greenstreet, April Martin, Sandy Robertson and Joanne Free.

You can check out their Facebook page to volunteer or for more information. ■

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he North Frontenac Food Bank (NFFB), which serves residents in Central and North Frontenac from its base in Sharbot Lake, has a new contact phone number.

“We had a good deal on an old cell plan, but the quality was declining and it only held a few messages. Our numbers have gone up every month, and we are busier than ever, and we felt we needed a better plan,” said Food Bank coordinator Janice Anderson The best offer NFFB could find was to return to a land line with North Frontenac Telephone Company. The new number is 613-279-8855, with only the middle three digits having changed.

NFFB and the OPP, are partnering with Mike Dean’s Grocery store in Sharbot Lake, on April 9th to put on a Stuff the Cruiser event to help fill the food bank’s pantry and freezer. ■

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