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Bedfor Jam Returns From Two Year Absence By Kelli McRobert

s I rounded the bend on Westport Road, you could already see the parking lot full of cars and the roadway clearly indicating that an event was happening at Bedford Hall. People had arrived early to get a prime seat and were keen to get back to enjoying the local sounds and friendships that had been reduced during the dreaded ‘pandemic’. Celebrating its 15th year this July, the Bedford Jam brings together like-minded individuals to share their love of music. An open mic concept is used, and each performer can get on stage and belt out a favourite tune or strum along with the other players in the audience using a guitar, fiddle, banjo, dulcimer, harmonica, and some have even used spoons. As I entered, there was a friendly familiarity to the Bedford Hall with its wellworn hardwood floors, reminiscent of an old school gym (Glendower School) and a stage to my right where musicians warmed up and greeted guests as they paid their donation (performers free and listeners $2.00 or $5.00 for a family) and attendees signed in. Large antique globes cast a yellow hue on the spectators sitting front and centre, eagerly awaiting the start of the bi-weekly event. The location had been moved from the Piccadilly Hall in 2009, as the popularity of the event outgrew the venue, and Bedford Hall was a suitably sized building with a capacity for 200. At today’s event, over 40 people joined in the re-opening and caught up with current events, and news of the area. Each artist would have their turn in order of arrival and could perform for 2 songs unless they were a couple and then they could share the stage for 4 songs. A professional sound board was lit up, supporting

the performers, adjusting sound, pitch, and volume with each eager artist. The walls were lined with memorial boards, some shaped like guitars, reminding you of those that were lost over the past few years; mini-collages that showed a pictorial of friends and families who loved and lost someone close to this tight-knit community. ‘Music Angels of Bedford Jam’ titled each of the hand-crafted creations, and memorial plaques lined the exit of the quaint hall. The event itself came from a visit to the south and was the creative idea of Roy & Joan Shepherd, they joined up with Homer and Wilheilmine Card and started the Second Lake Jam Session in 2007. This event was held outdoors and eventually moved inside so it could carry on throughout the year. Many of the original performers are still actively involved in the sessions and include Betty Anne & Wayne Eves, Sheila & Barry Calthorpe, John Kot & Annette Richards, who play back up to the main acts with skill and ease. Their onstage presence brings a level of comfort and enjoyment as they tap out a tune or mouth a few lines as the songs twang along with bluegrass charm and old-time country lyrics. It was fun to see a few gals and couples dancing beside the stage, redolent of yester years where dancing was the norm when you heard a toe tapping tune and got up to ‘cut a rug’. Music filled the hall as those seated swayed to the music, some tapping toes, some chair dancing while others played the harmonica or sang along to an accustomed song. The M/C kept everyone on task as they announced the players ‘on deck’ and joked with the band between songs as musicians and artists alike,

The musicians of the Beford Jam returned to Bedford Hall on April 10, 2022.

came and went from the stage…coffee, tea and snacks were on hand and donations were accepted for those items, as many took advantage of the tasty treats as they washed it down with a hot cuppa’ joe. The events themselves are worth the nominal entry fee and the rewards benefit not only those in attendance but donations are made on behalf of the Bedford Jam to a variety of local charities and initiatives. Some of these include Ride for Dad, Camp Trillium, North/Central/South Frontenac Food Banks, and the Sydenham Legion. Bedford Hall also received funding from the group to help with the upgrade to the heating and cooling system which makes indoor events comfortable 365 days a

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by Craig Bakay he Township should be proud, you do well,” Stephanie Reeder, senior project manager, Cambium told Council at its regular (online) meeting April 8. Reeder was addressing Council for the purpose of giving the annual update on waste sites. “Based on how much capacity is used, you have at least 47 years left,” she said. She said that the Ardoch site was closed temporarily in 2014 and must remain closed for 15 years but “with the other four (506, Kashwakamak, Mississippi and Plevna), it doesn’t make sense to re-open it.” “So, does this mean we kind of have it in the bank?” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “Essentially, yes,” she said. Reopening the Ardoch site would add about 10 more years of life at the current fill rates. In terms of aesthetics, she said transfer sites and closed sites are well-maintained

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and active litter clean-up time should focus on active waste sites in the peripheral areas (treelines, watercourses). “Birds are as big a problem as anything else,” she said. “I’ve been there when you throw your litter out, the seagulls are on it and carrying it away before it hits the ground,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. “You almost have to have a gun.” She said that unlike many municipalities, North Frontenac sites have actually been gaining capacity, much of that due to the diversion of construction waste. “But the population is growing and I’ve talked to attendants who say there are more visits so that could change,” said Hermer. “Or, it could just be that more recycling is coming in,” said Reeder. She said that overall, there are no complaints, and minimal incidents (mostly related to residents not following site/Town-

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year. As the afternoon continued and performers came and went, the audience settled into a rhythm that was comfortable and familiar faces were welcomed by the audience as they crooned, plucked, and strummed. The musical community is looking forward to more regular upcoming Sunday sessions, held between 1-4 PM, as they alternate between Godfrey and Sunbury weekly. The next event in Godfrey is April 24th and April 17th in Sunbury. For more information, please contact Joan Shepherd at 613-374-5477 or by email at joanshepherd445@hotmail.com. ■

ship policies, some illegal dumping, theft, trespassing. She said in terms of monitoring well security/compliance, there are a couple of minor repairs to be completed in 2022 (new cap, locks). Floating accommodation North Frontenac is recommending that floating accommodations (ie houseboats) be regulated by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry not the municipality, following an email from the Ministry asking for input. “Rideau Lakes had problems for a number of years with a business that would rent house boats and the renters would pull up in front of somebody’s property and stay there,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “I’m not impressed with what we’re doing (and) we should be doing more,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “We’ve had complaints about party

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boats and even a floating golf course,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. Letter to come later Coun. Vernon Hermer wanted to know where a letter from W. A Robinson was concerning the K & P Trail land acquisitions. CAO Cheryl Robson said the letter was to be on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Martin For Senior Of The Year Coun. Vern Hermer nominated Brenda Martin for Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility Senior of the Year. “I don’t think her wall is big enough to hold any more awards,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “She does a lot for the community,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. Re-Selling Camp Sites Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin asked Community Development Manager Corey Klatt what the Township was doing about people who rent a campsite in North Frontenac

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Unanswered COVID Questions Editorial by Jeff Green uried in some of changes in the Ontario COVID response that were announced by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer Kieran Moore, on Monday afternoon (May 11), was a side comment he made that Public Health estimates that over 5.3 million Ontarians, over 1/3 of the population, have likely contracted COVID since the Omicron variant has taken hold. And with the more virulent Omicron BA.2 variant quickly becoming the dominant strain in the province, Dr. Moore said that we can expect very high levels of infection to persist into mid-May when the 6th COVID wave is expected to crest. Moore also said that the latest wave is no surprise to public health, coming as it did after most of the restrictions that have been in place throughout most of the pandemic, including distancing and masking rules in indoor spaces, were removed a month ago. When he last spoke in public, in early March, Dr. Moore answered a question about masking by saying that personally, he “would wear a mask if he was going to the Eaton Centre or Costco, but he did go so far as to recommend, as the Chief Medical Officer, that everyone should wear a mask in such a setting. By Monday this week, his advice had changed. He said that wearing a well fitting, triple layer mask, in public indoor settings, is recommended for everyone, but he would not use his powers to enforce it, nor ask the province to do so at this time. He did indicate that mask mandates in high-risk settings, which are slated to be lifted on April 27, will likely be extended. Capacity limits and distancing rules in indoor settings, are no longer up for discussion, it would seem Locally in KFL&A, Dr. Oglaza reiterated, two weeks ago, that masking in indoor settings provides a measure of protection to both the mask wearer and anyone else they come in contact with, making the choice, to wear a mask, a community as well as a personal safety measure. Dr. Moore stressed that vaccination is what is making it possible for Ontarians to carry on without restrictions even

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though we are in the midst of the most contagious period in the two- year course of the pandemic. When asked about skyrocketing rates in his old jurisdiction of Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, he said that the low rate of hospitalisation in the region is a testament to the fact that the high vaccination rate is providing protection. Yet, Renate Ilse, the Chief Operating Officer at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, told the Whig Standard last week that staffing shortages resulting from burnout and high rates of COVID infections among hospital staff, are having an impact on the ability of the hospital be able to address the backlog in surgeries. “The provincial reopening plan from Ministry of Health suggests that we should be aiming for 90 per cent capacity right now [in surgeries], but we struggle to meet that, and some days we don’t make it, particularly on the weekend, where we really do only the most urgent work because a lot of times we just don’t have the staff,” she told the Whig Standard almost two weeks ago. Deb Lefebvre, a board member with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, was more blunt: “From where I’m standing, and from what I’m hearing, we’re drowning. When you have an ICU manager stating, ‘We’re down to 50 per cent nursing staff,’ what more indicators do we need,” she told the Whig Standard. Even though Dr. Moore would not be drawn into questions about re-introducing mask mandates on Monday, Public Health Ontario, the agency he heads, said the following in a published report that came out on Friday, April 8: “Masking with high-quality masks, (i.e., good fit and filtration) at a population level, is a public health measure that can be effective at reducing transmission, while enabling community settings and activities to continue functioning. This can include re-implementing universal indoor masking in public settings”. The mixed messages from Public Health are troubling. Dr. Moore lifted the mask mandate in March and said that continuing to wear masks was a personal decision for people to make. He said on Monday that the massive increase in infection was something he expected. So, what has changed between then and now? Why is mask wearing not a strong recommendation and if it is so important, why not enforce it when his own agency is saying that would be an “effective public health measure”? Dr. Moore was renowned for knowing, for 'seeing around corners', when he was the Medical Officer of Health in KFL&A. He sent inspectors into long term care homes before the first case of COVID was confirmed in Canada. He imposed a mask mandate, on the pretext of a response to an isolated outbreak at a nail salon, before the province did so. He had a clear, unambiguous message and he delivered it continuously for 14 months.

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• Our Plevna and Cloyne Library Branches are very happy to report that each branch now has two MiFi's to lend out to our community! We are truly blessed!! Don't wait to get your name on the list of reserves and start enjoying free unlimited internet data. All you need is a Library Card! • If you are interested in doing something good for our community, as well as the Earth, Kingston Frontenac Public Library is offering take home kits for Earth Day! You can pick up your free kit and your local library branch. Please visit kfpl.ca to register or call your local library for help to get registered for your kit today. The phone number for Plevna Library is 613479-2542. Pickups will be the week of April 22nd. • If you have had the opportunity to drive past The Tweet Boutique on the corner of Hwy 41 and Hwy 506, you may have noticed the new addition of their gorgeous sign, handcrafted by Brian Kay! It is definitely on my to-do list to stop in and visit and get some shopping done! I have heard that Amy Kay has a beautiful selection of photos and gifts and decor, with premium seed feeders available! For more info, you can contact The Tweet Boutique at 613-336-0200. • I would like to end the column this week by sending out huge happy birthday wishes to one of the best husbands, dads and tree guys! On Saturday, April 16th, Lonnie Watkins celebrates his 51st birthday!! • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna, will hold its Easter Day celebration of the Holy Communion at 9am on April 17. The Rev. Canon David A.P. Smith of Perth will be the officiant. All are welcome, with breakfast/brunch following at North of 7 Restaurant nearby.

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• Bottle Drive fundraiser for the 2022 Prince Charles Graduating class: This will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Verona Trailhead, Hwy 38 from 9am to 3pm. Pick-up is available. Contact Ali at ali32_kiwi@hotmail.com. Due to the pandemic, this will be a no-contact drop off. They will have a table set up, and they ask that you place your empties into a box (or bag) and use the table for drop off. • South Frontenac Scouting will be holding their Pancake Breakfast on Good Friday, April 15 from 8am to 11am. This is a Scouts Canada Event and will be held at the Verona Lions Center. All you can eat! Adults $10. Youth (age 3 to 12) $5, under 3 eat free. • Verona Free Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday Service, including Communion, on Friday, April 15 at 10am. Then join them for Coffee House on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10am. • Join SFCS for lunch on Wednesday, April 20 at noon at Southern Frontenac Community Services in the Grace Hall, in Sydenham. Lunch will be followed by BINGO. Seating is limited so register today by calling 613 -376-6477 or emailing joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca. Must be 55 years or older to attend. Cost of lunch is $10.00.

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• It’s nice to see programs gradually reappearing in the Hamlet. Euchre will resume Tuesday evening at 7:00pm, Tai Chi

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Sitting Properly: Decrease Pain, Improve Productivity

Research has shown, sitting at work accounts for 1/3rd – 1/2 of sitting time. Sitting for extended periods of time while at work can produce chronic pain and can limit range of motion for many people. There are ways however, to ensure your office job does not mean more pain than productivity. Move around: Getting up and stretching every hour or so can go a long way in preventing pain. Sitting in the exact same position for long periods of time can cause muscles to stiffen and can slow circulation. A great device to keep your blood circulating is a very simple desktop unit that allows you to raise your working surface with just two levers. The entire unit is on hydraulics, making it effortless to go from sitting to standing. Posture: it’s equally important to ensure you have the correct posture while you are sitting. Here are some tips to ensure your sitting posture is correct: • Always try to sit upright, with your shoulders down and back all the way to the back of the seat. The back of your pelvis should be butted against the back of the chair for support. • Keep your body weight distributed to both of your feet evenly. Try not to cross your legs as that rotates the pelvis backwards on the side that you are crossing over. • Try using a lumbar support, which is essentially a cushion for your lower back that rests on the back of your chair. A lumbar support can go a long way in preventing pain. • If your chair height isn’t correct, you’ll have to extend your forearms downwards or upwards to type. This can cause pain to either shoot up to your shoulder blades or sit in your wrists. • Always try to have your chair under your desk as far as you can, this helps to prevent slouching forwards putting strain on your lower back.

April 14, 2022 is already in full swing, and Stretch and Strength will begin Thursday the 14th. All programs are held at the Kennebec Community Centre. It is still uncertain about start dates for Line Dancing and Kids Klub, but I will forward that information on to you when I know more. • If you haven’t registered for RFCS’s youth cooking group, you still have a chance to do so. This 4-week program is open to youth 6 years to 12 years, April 13 to May 4, at the Child Car Centre. Register at youth@rfcs.ca. The Cost is $10.00 per child. • St, Lawrence College, Sharbot Lake, is offering at Traffic Control Course, April 21, 9:00am to 12 noon. This is a free course! Register at essl@sl.on.ca or call 613-545-3949 x 3. • The Sharbot Lake and District Lions invite you to their first “all you can eat breakfast” of the year. Join the gang at Oso Hall, Saturday April 23, 8:00am to 11:00am. Proceeds will support the Central Frontenac Swim Program. • I know everyone is anxious about getting out in the sunshine and working those garden beds. If you have any concerns about the butterflies, bees and other pollinators, I urge you to wait a couple more weeks. Many of these friendly insects are just waking up from their winter hibernation in dead leaves and dried out stems from last growing season. Preserving their existence helps us all! • Prayers are sent to Connie Tryan in her time of grieving.

Battersea/Storrington Amanda Pantrey

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• A very hippity-hoppity birthday to my Mom! I hop you have an egg-cellent birthday, Ma! Lots of love, from the family! • Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella on the 4th Tuesday in April, May and June - 7pm. A fun, active, meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Everyone welcome in the circle of song. $10 per night, first time free. For Information: Donna 613 353-2889 (Unfortunately the phone number submitted to the 2022 South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide was incorrect. Sorry about that.) or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 info@wendyluellaperkins.com • The Battersea Pumpkin Festival organizing committee is coming together on April 20th to start discussing the 2022 event. Everyone is welcome! Call or email me if you’re interested in joining us at amandapantrey@outlook.com or 613353-6653. • The Storrington Lions are hosting another food drive in support of the Battersea United Church food bank. It’ll be at the Lions Club on April 22nd from 1pm – 5pm. If you can’t make it, consider a cash donation which can be sent to batterseaunited@outlook.com. If you’re in need of support from the foodbank, call 613-353-6609. • The Storrington Lions are looking to host euchre nights in April; they’ll likely be on Wednesday evenings at $5 per week. Contact Mark at 613-929-7377 or by email at kkidd44@gmail.com for more information and to get onto the email list. • There will be an all you can eat LobsterFest on May 28th from 7pm – 9pm with a DJ and live music at the Storrington Lions Club. Tickets are $125 per person and can be reserved by calling Philippe at 613-583-2135. • What did one Easter egg say to the other? Heard any good yolks lately? (The answer would be yes if they keep up with the Battersea column. Egg-cept for last week, I fried to put a joke in, but it got poached. [Editor's note: it came pretty close this week too, but this cracked us up:)]

MARLENE

SPRUYT

CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper

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• EASTER EGG HUNT AT MYERS CAVE RESORT on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Come for a fun couple of hours. There will be 2 rounds of egg hunt: Below 6 years from 4:00 – 4:30pm, 6-12 years old from 5:00 – 5:30pm. Easter games from 5:30 - 6:30pm (parents can play with kids). • The Mazinaw Eatery will be offering a Ham Dinner Easter Sunday, April 17th, from 12 to 3pm. Ham/ scalloped potatoes/ baked beans/ dinner roll/ beverage for $15.25. • Addison’s Restaurant is offering an Easter dinner of turkey, soup or salad and dessert on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cost is 25.00. They will be open Monday from 9:30am to 3:00pm. • Gala’s Pit Stop Restaurant is hoping to be open Thurs, Apr 14th! Stay tuned. • The Tweet Boutique has a new sign. Fly over and take a look and while you are there, stock up on bird food and check out the books on birds. • The Cloyne and District Historical Society is holding its firstever Book and Trunk Sale at the Barrie Community Hall on Saturday, May 21st of the May long weekend. The sale will run from 10am to 4pm. The parking area will accommodate up to 25 vendor vehicles, so it is suggested that you book your spot early. The cost is $15 per vehicle. You must be registered, and your spot paid for one week before the event. Contact: Janet Wilson via email or Facebook messenger or you call 613-480-5278 or cell 613-243-0125. There will be a BBQ and drinks available for purchase, and entertainment featuring the Pickled String Band and Coop De Ville.

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR Angela Bright

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• Our sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Alice Heggart, who passed away at 101 years of age. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. • Looking for something fun for the kids to do? The Denbigh library is hosting Easter craft making for kids up to age 12, today, Thursday, April 14th, 6-7pm. • There will be a Children's Easter Party at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 16th, 11am to 1pm, with an Easter egg hunt, games and a free lunch for children and adults, hosted by Denbigh Recreation. For more information, contact Gail at 613 333 2224. Please note: in the event of rain, the event will not be held. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having a fundraiser for Childhood Cancer. On Saturday, April 23rd, from 11am-1pm, there will be a Family Scavenger Hunt, with grab bags. Boxed lunch with assorted sandwiches and dessert is $10. Pre-order by calling 613-333-1984 or 613-333-1409. Donations for Childhood Cancer will be accepted and tax receipt issued etransfer:DGLionsClub@hotmail.com. • Here is the Meals on Wheels menu for the remainder of this month; April 21st soup & a roll, beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies, with bread pudding for dessert; April 28th meal soup and a roll, ranch chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies, with chocolate cake for dessert. Call Shelby at 613 336 0125 to place your order. • The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open Tuesday, April 26th. Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 for pick up.. The Food Bank serves the communities of Denbigh, Vennachar, Griffith and Matawatchan. • EarlyOn Playgroups are open in Cloyne(Infant/Toddler) at the North Addington Child Care Centre on Tuesdays 9:30am to noon. There are two days for Playgroup during the week

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HENDERSON Jean Brown

• Donna and Barry Smith of Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm are opening every weekend starting tomorrow - April 15 from 11-3:00 with no appointments needed, and rubber boots should be worn. The animals miss their visitors! • Donna and Barry, who are a not for profit organization, are reaching out for help with expenses for vets, animal food, repairs to pen shelters, barn and fencing. Please call the farm directly at 613-336-0330, or text a message to 613-242-4644 to get started. Please continue to donate your empty wine/ beer/liquor bottles/bags & cans and also pop cans that are cashed in to purchase hay. • Meanwhile, our Central Township, preparing for a zoning review, wonders if rules are needed about keeping backyard chickens on properties in Central Frontenac that are not yet zoned for livestock? If not, why not? If so, what sorts of regulations are most appropriate? Please answer the survey found at https://bit.ly/3NSsIjm. For all the background info, see the By-law Review Project page here -> https://engagefrontenac. ca/2022-township-of-central...#InFrontenac

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• Easter Services: Maundy Thursday Service April 14 at 7:00pm at Inverary United Church. Good Friday Service April 15 at 10:00am at Battersea United Church. Easter Sunrise Service April 17 at 7:30am at Gilmour Point. Easter Morning Services – 9:15 at Battersea United and 11:15 at Inverary United. • High Tea is at Storrington Lions Club! It is taking place on June 4th with two seatings: 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and must be reserved no later than May 30th by calling 613-353-2257. • Library Boxes at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park are now “in service” for your enjoyment! • Food Bank - Next Food Bank Drive is set for April 22nd. Drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Wish list: bags of frozen vegetables, blocks of cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni, rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit, carrots, onions, peanut butter. • New washroom building at Ken Garrett Memorial Park will be celebrated and open for viewing on Saturday, April 23rd. Ribbon cutting at 11:00am. The building will be open for viewing till 4:00pm. All are invited! • 50/50 Draw – Your chance to win! Storrington Lions Club is selling 50/50 tickets. Proceeds will be used for a new wheelchair accessible doors at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The draw will be held at 4 pm at the Inverary Spring Market on Saturday, April 30. Buy tickets at the vendors’ show or call Shirley at 613-353-2257.

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INTERESTED IN RUNNING IN THE 2022 MUNICIPAL OR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION? This Notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections on October 24, 2022. Nominations for the positions listed below must be filed either in person or by your agent with the Returning Officer on the prescribed form available, during normal business hours between Monday, May 2, 2022 to Thursday, August 18, 2022; and on Friday,August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened by the appropriate Returning Officer, for the vacant positions only. Additional nomination papers would then be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 24, 2022.

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Each proposed candidate (with the exception of School Board Candidates) must file the prescribed Declaration Form signed by at least 25 persons, with their Nomination Form. The required filing fee for the Head of Council is $200 and all other offices are $100. Candidates must not raise or spend any funds for their election campaign until the nomination form has been filed. Additional information, including the Nomination Procedures and Forms, may be obtained from the Returning Officer; or can be found on each Township’s Website. Township Of Central Frontenac Mayor Councillor - Ward 1 (Kennebec) Councillor - Ward 2 (Olden) Councillor - Ward 3 (Oso) Councillor - Ward 4 (Hinchinbrooke)

Township Of North Frontenac Mayor Councillor - Ward 1 (Barrie) Councillor - Ward 2 (Clarendon & Miller) Councillor - Ward 3 (Palmerston, North & South Canonto)

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Township Of South Frontenac Mayor Councillor - Bedford District Councillor - Portland District Councillor - Storrington District Councillor - Loughborough District

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Returning Officers Cathy MacMunn CAO/Clerk/Returning Officer 613-279-2935 ext. 227 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com

Make sure you are on the voters list! Find out if you’re confirmed as an eligible elector visit: www.voterlookup.ca

Cindy Deachman Deputy Clerk/Deputy Returning Officer 613-279-2935 ext. 237 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

If you are a new resident or if you’ve moved in the last several years, you may need to update your information.

Returning Officers Tara Mieske Clerk/Returning Officer 613-479-2231 ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca Brooke Drechsler Deputy Clerk/Deputy Returning Officer 613-479-2231 ext. 231 deputyclerk@northfrontenac.ca Returning Officers Angela Maddocks Clerk/Returning Officer 613-376-3027 ext. 2222 amaddocks@southfrontenac.net

The Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands present:

Returning Officers Darlene Plumley CAO/Clerk/Treasurer/Returning Officer 613-385-2216 dplumley@frontenacislands.ca Scott Kerr Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Deputy Returning Officer 613-385-2216 skerr@frontenacislands.ca

School Board Trustee Offices

Nominations for English language school board trustees may be filed at the following locations at a time when the applicable municipal office is open during normal business hours between Monday, May 2, 2022 to Thursday, August 18, 2022; and on Friday August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. School Board

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Office of the Clerk Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St. Sydenham, ON

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SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR COUNCIL?

For Potential Candidates and Spouses/Partners; and Everyone Interested in Learning More about Local Government Speaker: Fred Dean is a lawyer who acts exclusively for municipalities across Ontario and municipal associations. He works with elected officials and senior staff giving them tools to make effective decisions on behalf of their communities. He has been one of the facilitators, training members of council and heads of council on behalf of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario since 2002. Topics Include: • Municipal Powers • Roles & Responsibilities • Public’s Role in Local Government • Difference between Governance and Administration • Municipal Conflict of Interest and Other Personal Responsibilities • Impact on Family Life This Workshop will give you an understanding of Council’s roles and responsibilities. It will also explain how duties and responsibilities of public office will impact your life.

Please contact John Bolognone, Clerk/Returning Officer for the City of Kingston

Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Soldiers Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake FREE EVENT ~ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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THE FRONTENAC NEWS

South Frontenac Council – April 5/22

By Wilma Kenny Township Repeals Vaccination Policy ouncil has repealed their Jan 17 vaccination policy, (and on March 3rd lifted their state of emergency,) but have made it clear that they continue to encourage vaccination and the wearing of masks. Fabric Replacement on Bedford Salt Dome Council approved an additional $28,000 in the budget for the Bedford dome roof panel replacement project, to be funded from the Facilities Reserve. Full cost will be $50,953; due to extenuating circumstances, the contractor, The Razecon Group, had been unable to do the replacement of four damaged panels in 2021, with the result that the entire roof (14 panels) must now be replaced. Also, the fabric quality has been upgraded to the elite fabric that was used for the Portland dome replacement. This upgrading provides a more durable roof and includes an additional 6 years of warranty on the roof fabric replacement (total prorated warranty of 10 years).

Design for Eagle Creek Bridge and Opinicon Culvert Council awarded the contract for detailed design of the Eagle Creek Bridge and Opinicon Culvert to HP Engineering Inc. for $66,718.94. The Eagle Creek Bridge designs are to be completed on or before October 15th, 2022 and tender documents be completed by January 31, 2023. Design proposals for the Opinicon Culvert requested the earliest date of delivery due to the distressed condition of the crossing, with the goal of replacing the Opinicon Culvert within the 2022 construction season. Stars Corners Intersection Council approved the multi-way (4) stop control and reduced speed (60km/hr) zone as the preferred design alternative for the Stars Corners intersection (Yarker Road and Wilton Road.) It was determined that the geography of this intersection which has led to a history of motor vehicle collisions has also made the installation of a roundabout inadvisable.

Fragnito Named CAO In South Frontenac By Jeff Green he first thing that Louise Fragnito needs to work on, now that she has been named as permanent Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for South Frontenac township, is to backfill her former position and recruit a Director of Financial Services/Treasurer. The position has been vacant ever since late January, when she took on the role of CAO, on an interim basis, while Council initiated a recruitment process for the top job in the township. “I know I speak for all of council when I say we are thrilled to have Louise as our new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town-

ship of South Frontenac – she has been a pillar in this organisation for over a decade now, especially when it comes to ensuring our financial sustainability,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal, in a township release announcing the appointment. “It was important for Council that we conducted a full recruitment process, but in the end, it was clear that we already had the right person for the role, working in our ranks,” he added. Council met in closed session on Tuesday, April 5, to discuss the CAO hiring, and after the closed session, passed a motion appointing Louise Fragnito

Green Bay Road - Camsel Creek Crossing In late 2019, the Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association and Foundation came as a delegation to the public services committee to discuss the potential for a joint project on Green Bay Road at Camsel Creek. This crossing was originally bridged, but ‘many years ago’, the bridge failed, and was replaced by two culverts, as an emergency measure. These culverts are perched out of the water for much of the year, but in spring the rate of flow through them is so heavy that fish cannot readily transit upstream, thus impacting an historic-spawning ground for walleye. The Lakes Association offered $20,000 toward the engineering of improvements to the crossing. A report was to have been prepared in 2020, but “It is apparent that the momentum on this project was later impacted by the onset of the pandemic and later stalled by staffing turnover within the

Public Services Department.” Council agreed to approve $5,000 to fund a hydraulic study of the Camsel Creek crossing on Green Bay Road, and start up this project once agan Racket Court Fence, Portable Soccer Nets for Centennial Park Council approved $18,000 from the infrastructure reserve fund for repairs to the south west side of the tennis/pickle ball court fence at Centennial Park. This fence had been damaged by a winter storm. A further $12,600 will go to buy two commercial grade portable soccer nets for the Frontenac Soccer Association. Other Community Grants Council supported the FAB Network’s request for $5,000 to help grow their capacity and sustainability in 2022. Council approved a COVID-19 Community Grant to the Verona Community Association in the amount of $5,000. ■ FORM 6

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

MunicipaI Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the tender opening using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Description of Lands:

Louise Fragnito

to the role. After finding a replacement, she will also oversee another hiring at the director level, a new Director of Public Works. The position had been filled late last year, but in early March

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Community Supports Expo Your Health & Care Saturday, April 23, 11:00 am-3:00 pm The Grace Centre SFCSC—4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham Join us, April 23rd for our Community Supports Expo— Your Health & Care. An opportunity to meet with a variety of organizations to ask questions and get information about: • Wills and Powers of Attorney - Michelle L. Foxton Law Offices • RBC Bank - Sydenham • Advance Care Planning - Who will speak for you, when you can’t speak for yourself? • Estate Planning - Investors Group • Funeral Pre-Planning - James Reid Funeral Home • Your Health - Drug Smart Pharmacy - Sydenham

Barb Mundell Hospice Community Liaison barb.mundell@sfcsc.ca 613-376-6477 ext. 201

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1. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134060020367010000, PIN 45025-0070, PT LT 32 CON 7 ASHBY AS IN LA89571; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 13,300 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,227.85 2. Municipal Address: 587 Mazinaw Lake ROLL NO. 1134050010158000000, PIN 45143-0217, LT 5, 5A, PL 736 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 120,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,814.16 3. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050020072040000, PIN 45032-0123, PT LT 6 CON 13 ABINGER PT 2 29R1964; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $20,500 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,312.89 4. Municipal Address: 1251 Buckshot Lake Road, Denbigh ROLL NO. 1134050010295010000, PIN 45032-0094, PT LT 11 CON 15 ABINGER PT 3 29R2335; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $17,600 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,769.71 5. Municipal Address: 212 Deer Rock Lake Road ROLL NO. 1134010010116000000, PIN 45145-0066 (LT), PT LT 24 CON 3 KALADAR AS IN LA48431; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $83,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,520.47 6. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050010287000000, PIN 45032-0164, PT LT 8 CON 15 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $15,800 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,736.14

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interest in favour of the crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Note: H.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Mrs. Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward Street, P.O. Box 89 Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 Telephone (613) 336-2286 Fax (613) 336-2847 www.addingtonhighlands.ca

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OBITUARY

• Inverary Spring Market! Don't miss this event. Over 100 Vendors will be on site on April 30th from 9 – 5pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Definitely something for everyone! • Call for China! The Storrington Lions Club is looking for donations of china teapots. If you have one or more china teapots looking for a great new home – this is the answer!

Vankoughnett, Melbourne

December 6, 1949 – April 7, 2022 Sadly, Mel suddenly passed away at home with his wife Pauline and son Johnny by his side. Mel was a father to his late daughter Lorriann, grandfather to Jesse (Sam), Jordan and Connor. Survived by his siblings Manly (Kay) Vankoughnett, Elizabeth Bell, Darlene (Len) Healey, Patsy Lebarre and Sheldon (Vicky) Vankoughnett. Predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Lillian Vankoughnett, siblings Ronald, Kenneth, Joseph, Thomas Vankoughnett, Roxanne Lasher. Mel liked to fish and hunt and spend time with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand when ever needed. Mel will be greatly missed by family and friends but will never be forgotten. Family and friends will be received at Trousdale Funeral Home in Sydenham on Wednesday April 13, 2022, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Thursday April 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ken Babcock officiating. Interment to follow at the Sydenham Cemetery. For those wishing; donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in Mel’s memory. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

Harris, Randall Bernard

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Randy on March 31, 2022 at the age of 68. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Niki, son Adam and grandchildren Laura, Amy and Maddie, and will be lovingly remembered by his family: Rick & Gail, Kevin & Judy, Joe & Darlene and Lisa & Jim; and all his friends on Bob's Lake. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Sydenham Legion on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 pm.

VanHeyst, Daniel

Visitation and last respects for Daniel Van Heyst to be held at James Reid Funeral Home – 1900 John Counter Blvd - Kingston. Visitation – Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29 2pm-4pm and 6pm9pm. Funeral Service Saturday April 30th, 11am. Interment to follow at 12:30 pm at Piccadilly Cemetery. Reception – 2pm at Verona Lion’s Hall, following interment.

Columns Continued from p5

Heggart, Alice May Katherine (Mountney) Left earth to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family at home on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 101. Devoted wife of the late Wilfred Heggart of 51 years. Cherished mother of Lorna Burgess (Lloyd) of Denbigh and Fern Tully (Glen) of Cloyne. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lorna Lea (Clinton), Bradley, Matthew, Jamie, Amanda and Wilfred as well as her great grandchildren Alanna, Jordan, Jander, Elijah, Anya, Noah, Angel, Faith, Sebastian and Brianna and great-great grandchildren Carter, Colby and Ella. Alice is predeceased my her son Colin Heggart, siblings and in-laws Lila Lucas (Harold), Bert Mountney (Frances), William Mountney (Josephine), Irene McLaren (Lynn) and Wyatt and John Heggart in infancy as well as great granddaughter Aliyah. Visitation will be held at the Milestone Funeral Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 12:00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held at the Matawatchan Cemetery later in the spring. Memorial donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

In Memoriam Lessard, Fae

In memory of a Wife, Mother and Nana who passed away April 19,2011. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Always Loved and Missed Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Braden, Gavin, Todd, Christina and Reese.

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In loving memory of my Husband Ronald Barker

April 15, 2009 Over these years I thought of you each and every day; And thought of the times you helped me in your special way; Although you didn’t speak your mind and say the things you thought; I could always tell, by feeling it in my heart. Now that you are gone from me, until we meet again; I’ll always miss you and I’ll remember you ‘til then. Love & miss you forever, Lauretta

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In loving memory of a dear brother, Kenny October 8, 1949 – April 15 1962 60 years have come and gone, but the tears and your memory go on and on. Love today and always Judy

Call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257. • Our Lakes - Enjoy the free, super-sized April issue of Our Lakes. This issue is packed with information about a few of the wildlife warriors around Our Lakes and beyond in our spotlight of wildlife rescuers. https://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/April2022-Our-Lakes.pdf. • She's back! Duane reports that the resident Osprey at Ken Garrett Park is back and building her nest. She seems to enjoy the platform provided to her by Blair of the Inverary Youth Group.

Public Notice The Township of North Frontenac would like to remind residents that with the arrival of spring conditions, residents in flood prone areas should see average spring flooding and are advised to continue to maintain a close watch on levels and flows. Ice jams are still possible and can result in water levels rising. For additional information please review the Mississippi Valley Water Conservation Authorities website: https://mvc.on.ca/flood-status/ Residents in flood prone or low lying areas, historically susceptible to flooding, should take the necessary precautions to protect their property. To assist with seasonal flooding the Township will be placing sand at the following locations: • Plevna Garage, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. • Barrie Garage, 1272 Road 506, Cloyne, Ontario. • Snow Road Fire Hall, 14105 Road 509, Snow Road, Ontario. Any residents needing sand bags should contact the Community Emergency Management Coordinator at 613-4792231 ext.232.

Fresh Flowers for all Occasions • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn • Special Holidays • Boutonnieres & Corsages We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & Now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook.

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SERVICES

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

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

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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.

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Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FOR RENT

ROOM(S) FOR RENT in new addition; if you help build it. Shared, off-grid home on 6.5 acres. Meals included. Bell Line Rd. 613-4836993

FOR SALE

CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

URCA Housing Corporation

P.O. Box 90, 3496 Flinton Road Flinton, On K0H 1P0 • 613-336-8965 urca@sympatico.ca Request for Proposal: Property Management Services The Property Manager(s) is responsible for the Management of all aspects of the portfolio consisting of 16 non-profit housings units. This is a Contract position offering 15-20 hours of work per week. Requirements for Position • Able to obtain a clear vulnerable sector CPIC. • Liability and WSIB Insurance. Qualifications • Must be able to communicate effectively with Board members, Service Manager, Tenants, and Community at large. • Working knowledge of Quick Books online, Accounting System. • Experience working in field of Property Management. • General knowledge of Tenancy legislation and the Landlord and Tenant Board, Rent Geared to income calculations and regulations. • Budgeting and Record keeping for all aspects of the URCA portfolio. • Comfortable completing property maintenance and contracting larger maintenance projects. Closing Date of April 24, 2022 Interested Individuals or Firms are requested to obtain RFP package by calling 613-336-8965 or email urca@ sympatico.ca.

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HELP WANTED

WANTED PART-TIME FARM HELP. Chainsaw work, wood splitting, cleaning box stalls, etc. Driving tractor an asset. Harrowsmith area. Phone 613-531-6766.

HUNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES – Arden Legion, Call 613-3352786

JUNK REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL and demolition, etc. 10, 15 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com

SERVICES

ADVANCED FOOTCARE – RN. “Let me take care of your feet” – in home foot-care. Diabetic care, fungus treatments, corns, callous, ingrown nails. Call 613-929-8956

ANYTHING METAL

FREE PICKUP or Drop Off, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-375-6377, leave message

Township of Central Frontenac REQUEST FOR TENDER RFT No. PW- 2022-14 Supply One Snow Plow Tandem Truck ISSUE DATE:

April 7th, 2022

Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 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. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo. ca STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT

Do you have a long-term rentable home? This senior woman seeks a permanent home. Call 613-279-2833 & leave a message

CLOSING DATE: 1:30 p.m. local time on April 21st, 2022 TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at Biddngo.com or at the Township Office Please submit the complete proposal by following the procedure outlined in the tender documents. Tender shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the above mentioned RFT Number and Description. The proponent shall provide their company name, address, and contact information on the envelope, and deliver it to the Township Municipal office located at: Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Attention: Tyson Myers, Public Works Manager

Township of Addington Highlands OFFICE ASSISTANT PART TIME The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one (1) qualified individual to fill the above captioned position. Resumes plus a covering letter must be received at the Township office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours. 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 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

Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance as set out and described as follows: All Those Parts of the Shore Road Allowance adjacent to Lots 8 & 9, Concession 6, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 13R-22590 (Big Gull Lake); All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 31, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R22607 (Mississippi River (Little Marble Lake)); All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying adjacent to Lot 1, Registered Plan 1115, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-17885 (Mazinaw Lake). The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on April 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed Bylaw, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 14th day of March, 2022 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

Online Directory Contact the Frontenac News about a business listing on the Frontenac-Live.ca directory. Township of Central Frontenac REQUEST FOR QUOTATION RFQ No. PW- 2022-13 - One (1) Wheeled Excavator ISSUE DATE:

April 6th, 2022

CLOSING DATE: 1:00 p.m. local time on April 21st, 2022 QUOTATION DOCUMENTS: Available at Biddngo.com. Please submit the complete proposal by following the procedure outlined in the quotation documents. Said quotations shall be sealed and received by mail, courier, email ngreer@ centralfrontenac.com or delivery personal and shall be addressed to: Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Attention: Noah Greer, Construction & Technical Services Technologist

Sharbot Lake

Family Health Team

Full Time Reception (Temp) This is a split contract with three days for SLFHT and two days for Peter W. Bell Medical Professional Corp. (Bell Corp). The contract ends March 31, 2023. The medical receptionist supports the clinical and program staff with reception duties at the front desk and general clerical assistance. The receptionist is the first contact between the public and the clinic. It is essential that the receptionist communicates with respect, empathy, diplomacy, and tact. Qualifications: • Reputation for tact, diplomacy and discretion, and strict observance of confidentiality of office and patient information. • Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal). • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and to function well within a team environment. • Demonstrated good organizational skills including appropriate prioritization of tasks • At least 2 years of medical office administrative and/or receptionist experience. • Certificate in medical office administration is an asset. • Computer knowledge, experience with electronic medical records an asset We offer a collegial, collaborative atmosphere with a commitment to employee and organizational development, along with a competitive salary. We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be able to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or will be prior to commencing work with a patient population who are at high risk for infection. Please email your cover letter, resume, and any questions to Deborah.Krause@ kingstonhsc.ca , Executive Director Sharbot lake FHT. Application deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022. Candidates requiring accommodation for the interview process are invited to state this at the time the interview is scheduled.

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Thursday April 14

CLOYNE - EASTER EGG HUNT 4pm. Meyers Cave Resort. Below 6 4-4:30pm, 6-12 5-5:30, Easter Games 5:30-6:30 (parents can play) Inverary United Church, Maundy Thursday, 7pm

Friday April 15

SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Cranberry Chicken, $15 Supper at 5:30 VERONA - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Verona Lions Hall. Hosted by South Frontenac Scouting. All you can eat! $10 Youth $5, under 3 free.

Good Friday April 15

Battersea United Church, Good Friday Service, 10am Verona Free Methodist Church, Good Friday Service including communion, 10am St. Andrews Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake, “Walk of the Cross” 8:30am, Rain or Shine, All welcome. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal church, “Good Friday Worship & Communion Service”, 10:30am, All welcome. Parham Free Methodist Church, Good Friday Service, 10am, followed by light refreshment.

Sat Apr 16 – Tue Apr 12

DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY 11am-1pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Easter egg hunt, games, free lunch. Info Gail 613-333-2224

Fragnito Cont. from p7

the decision was taken, by Fragnito in her interim CAO role, to part ways with Charles Croll at the end of his 90day probationary period. Croll was hired in November. “We had been waiting until the CAO position was settled before undertaking that hiring process, in case the new CAO wanted to go in a different direction,” said Fragnito. Other priorities for the coming months including overseeing the development of a new Official Plan, bringing forward a climate change plan for the township, updating the township’s asset management plan, and continuing to work on the seniors’ housing project that is slated for Verona. “We will work on the Official Plan for the next few months, and it will be up to Council to decide how much they want to leave to the next council to decide, since

We’re Looking For New Members NFHSA (North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives) is looking for new members. Any person interested in promoting the purposes of the corporation may become a member by paying an annual fee of $5 to nfhsarchives@gmail.com. Phone Elaine at (613) 5193588 for membership information. North Frontenac Historical Society is preparing for the Annual General Meeting (May 28th, 2022) by seeking nominations for Officer positions on the Board of Directors. Officers must be members in good standing. Positions include these: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by a community member. The following information is required for the person being nominated: their name, address and telephone #; the position being applied for; the rationale to support the belief that the person can make a positive contribution to NFHSA; and the date on which the person gave permission to be nominated. Nominations must be received by April 29th to: Betty Kelford, 10788 Road 509, Ompah, ON K0H 2J0 OR by e-mail to nfhsarchives@gmail.com

Saturday April 16

HARROWSMITH - 1ST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 10am-2pm. Centennial Park. Hosted by Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs. Food, photo booth, raffles & puppies! Tickets on eventbrite.

Easter Sunday April 17

Land of Lakes Emmanuel United church, Northbrook, 1 pm featuring communion. All welcome. Easter Sunrise Service, Gilmour Point, 7:30am Battersea United Church, 9:15 Inverary United Church, 11:15 Perth Road United, Easter Sunday Service, 10am Verona Free Methodist Church, Coffee House, 10am Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church, “Easter Worship Service”, 10:30am, All welcome. Parham Free Methodist Church, Easter Sunday Service, 11am Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna, Easter Day celebration of the Holy Communion, 9am, All welcome, followed by brunch at North of 7 Restaurant. “Easter Sonrise Service” Behind Pilar Financial Services (bring chairs, dress warm) In case of rain service will be held at Sharbot Lake Pentecostal. All welcome.

Wednesday April 20

SHARBOT LAKE - SENIORS EUCHRE 1pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Cost $5 SYDENHAM - LUNCH & BINGO 12pm. Grace Hall. Lunch then Bingo. Limited seating. Register 613-376-6477 joanne.silver@sfcs.ca. Must be over 55, $10 SHARBOT LAKE - INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Oso Community Hall. For info John Parisell 613-279-2662

Thursday April 21

SHARBOT LAKE - TRAFFIC CONTROL COURSE St Lawrence College Sharbot Lake. Free Course! Register essl@sl.on.ca or call 613-545-3949 x3

it is an election year, and the lame duck period starts at the end of August,” she said. The hiring process happened “a lot quicker than I had anticipated, to be honest” she said, “but I am really happy to be in this position. We have a great staff and a great council, and I have built up a lot of connections here over the last ten years, so I’m looking forward to the future.” “Louise’s analytical mind, kind nature, and tenure with the township, has earned her the respect of Council and her colleagues,” Mayor Vandewal said in aqnnouncing the appointment. ■

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Friday April 22

INVERARY - FOOD DRIVE 1pm-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall.In support of the Battersea United Church. Cash donations batterseaunited@ outlook.com SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Pork Chops, $15, supper at 5:30

Saturday April 23

A TALK ON ADVANCED CARE PLANNING 7pm-8pm. With Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller - presented by Southern Frontenac Community Services, and Hospice Kingston - conversationa about aend of life care and more. Zoom event - info and registration - email shannon.randall@ hospicekingston,com or barb.mundell@sfcs.ca SHARBOT LAKE - BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Sharbot Lake Oso Hall. Sharbot Lake & District Lions welcome back All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast supporting the Central Frontenac Swim Program. DENBIGH - FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER 11am-1pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Boxed lunch $10, pre-order 613-333-1984 or 613-333-1409. Donations accepted, tax receipt issued. VERONA - BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER Verona Trailhead, HWY 38. Fundraiser for 2022 Prince Charles Grad. Class. No contact dropoff.

Sunday April 24

HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cut-off date Apr 20. $15 Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Gas Station, Hartington Gas Station, Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-5410

Monday April 25

CLOYNE - CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 1pm. Barrie Hall. First meeting since the shutdown. Free membership this year, new members welcome. Ken Hook introducing new website.

Tuesday April 26

SOULFUL SINGING IN BATTERSEA 7pm. $10/per night. Info Donna 613-353-2889 or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 info@wendyluellaperkins. com

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Advance Care Planning Expo Set For April 23 at Grace Centre By Jeff Green

he Volunteer Hospice and Bereavement program at Southern Frontenac Community Services provides companionship, home visits, and other supports to people in Frontenac County who have been diagnosed with a life limiting or terminal illness. Aside from providing these services, the staff who run the program applied for a grant from New Horizons for Seniors, a federal granting program, to work on a collaborative effort aimed at helping people throughout the Frontenac region with Advance Care Planning. “Advance Care Planning includes everything from wills, powers of attorney, instructions for palliative care, and much more,” said Barb Mundell, the Hospice Community Liaison with Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS). Susan Ward-Moser, a member and former Chair of the SFCS Board, was

involved in attaining the New Horizons grant, and she said that “everyone, at some point or another, will end up needing to look at Advance Planning, whether they are the child of someone who is aging, or are getting older themselves. We never know what we will be faced with, and it will save a lot of trouble if we have some plans in place, in advance.” The New Horizons grant enabled SFCS to gather materials to provide to anyone who is looking for information, and to set up groups that met in person, or virtually, to work through some of the issues that people should be prepared for. The other initiative that has come out of the grant is to pull together individuals and groups to work in a collaborative effort to help individuals and families take steps that will make either the last stages of life, or dealing with estate issues after death, much clearer and easier to handle for ev-

eryone involved. April is Advance Care Planning month in Canada, and the slogan this year is “Life Happens … Be Ready”. It was that effort that led SFCS to put together the “Community Supports Expo – Your Health and Care”, which will take place on Saturday, April 23 at the Grace Centre, between 11am and 3pm. Among those who will be on hand to provide information are lawyer Michele Foxton, to talk about wills and power of attorney, representatives from the Sydenham RBC branch, to go over banking issues, and the Investors Group to talk about estate planning. James Reid Funeral Home and Sydenham Pharmasave will be on hand as well. Also, information about Advance Care Planning instructions for end-of-life health care, and instructions for family members, will be available. Information is also being presented in

other ways, thanks to the partnerships that have been fostered with the help of the grant. A presentation by Dr. Kathy CortesMiller on Advanced Care Planning, presented by SHCS and Hospice Kingston, took place on April 13 on Zoom, and presentations through the S.A.L.T (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) have taken place, and a presentation to the Patient Council at Fairmount is upcoming. “The grant period is coming to an end, but we are hoping that with the partnerships that we have developed we can take this further in the coming months and years,” said Susan Ward-Moser. “Everyone can benefit from this kind of planning.” For information about the Community Supports Expo, contact Barb Mundell by email at Barb.Mundell@sfcsc.ca or by phone at 613-376-6477, ext. 201. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE Private Lane Upgrade Program Now Open The 2022 Private Lane Upgrade Program is now open for submissions! The core objective of this grant program is to improve access for emergency service vehicles. Please visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ for more information, eligibility requirements and to apply! Changes to Garbage & Recycling Collection for Easter All garbage and recycle collection will move one (1) day later for the week of Easter Monday (April 18, 2022). This means that if your regularly scheduled day is: • Monday - Collection moves to Tuesday • Tuesday - Collection moves to Wednesday • Wednesdays - Collection moves to Thursday • Thursdays - Collection moves to Friday Loughborough WDS will also be closed on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Returns to Summer Hours April 7th 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. Its DigSafe Month - Call Before you Dig! Ontario One Call acts as a communications link between buried infrastructure owners and homeowners who are planning to dig. If you are planting a tree, building a fence or a deck, digging a new garden, or doing any project that requires you to dig, you must contact Ontario One Call at least 5 days before. Ontario One Call will notify buried infrastructure owners that you plan to dig. Reps from each underground buried infrastructure owner will come out to mark the location of buried underground lines and cables on your property so that you can dig safely. Visit www.OntarioOneCall.ca for more information. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s the Law! 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.

THINGS TO DO Touch the Truck is Back! The 2022 Touch the Truck event is happening on Wednesday, May 4th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Public Services facility located at 2490 Keeley Road. Join South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, the Public Services Department, Frontenac OPP, and Frontenac Paramedic Services for this fun, free event! Aligned with Emergency Preparedness Week, Touch the Truck will feature educational information, kids activities, and of course, lots of big trucks and equipment to explore. There will be a cash BBQ by donation, with proceeds going to the United Way KFL&A and a stuff-the-truck food drive in support of the Southern Frontenac Community Services food bank. For more information email recsupport@southfrontneac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – April 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – April 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting. Tenders Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac. • RFP #CS-2022-01 - Consulting Services for an Administrative Office Expansion Feasibility Study - Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by1:00pm on April 19, 2022. • Tender PS-2022-13 - Resurfacing of McMullen Netsports Courts – Closes April 27 • Tender PS-2022-09 - Battersea Road Reconstruction – Closes April 27 Career Opportunities • Competition 22-15-CS - Deputy Treasurer (Temp – Anticipated 16 months) • Competition 22-16-FS – Administrative Assistant – Fire Services (Temp – Anticipated 18 months) • Competition 22-17-CS – Accounting Summer Student Postings close April 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm. For more information, please see the full posting and description on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian Wilson, Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net.

News & Public Notices 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 most 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.

Outdoor Community Court Updates Please take note of the following important dates regarding South Frontenac’s outdoor community courts: Booking requests will be open April 11 – April 20 at www.southfrontenac.net/sportcourts/. Staff will work with all groups if any scheduling conflicts arise, and the court bookings will be posted online by April 25, 2022. The courts will be open by midlate April (when the temperature consistently stays above freezing). A new online booking and calendar platform will be launched later this spring/ summer, until then, it will be the same process as last year (fillable PDF emailed to bookings@ southfrontenac.net). For more information, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 2231.

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Kicking, Pushing… & Brewing Beer By Jeff Green nyone who decides to name their business after the old K&P rail line (which was supposed to run from Kingston to Pembroke but never made it past Renfrew) has to expect to have a bit of a struggle. The nickname Kick and Push came later, because of frequent breakdowns along the line in the early decades of the 20th Century. When the rail line closed down, it became a more or less informal trail system, which is now close to being completed as a modern recreational trail linking Lake Ontario with the Great Trail and the trail systems in Renfrew County. Daniel and Laina Lees took the Kick and Push reality on when they purchased the old log building on a 1.5 acre lot, on Highway 7, (next to the Ultramar station) that has had a storied history. It was the site of Solarian Farms in the late 1980’s, and was then converted into a private home. As of just under a year ago, (May of 2021) it has also been the future home of the Kick and Push Brewery, and coowner and budding brew master Daniel Lees continues to put all of the work in, and jump through all the hoops, in order to make that happen by this summer. He has come quite a long way. The building has been cleared out, and the small tap room, and service area, are about ready. Most of the equipment, to be able to have four small batches or up to 8 tiny batches of beer brewing simultaneously, is on site or coming in a few days, and a refrigeration room is almost ready as well. Daniel Lees is an engineer who works in the construction industry so he is familiar with most of the logistics that needed to be put in place. There have also been delays because he has had to deal with landing use planning issues, and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). “The property is part of a commercial zone, so that simplifies matters,” he said,

“but a site plan agreement needs to be approved by Frontenac County, which is taking some time. It is a simple site plan so hopefully it will be approved soon.” Frontenac County Council meets next week. As for the MTO, his dealings at this time are only indirect. “We have contracted Hydro One to put in 3 phase power, but that involved a change in their equipment that crosses Highway 7, so they have to get approval from the MTO. I hope that won’t be a major delay.” Another large job is a new drainage system, but that does not have to happen before the brewery opens. At this point, the plan is to be open in a couple of months. “We are planning to have our beer available for sale, and the tap room open, for the summer season. As soon as I can get all of the brewing equipment installed, I can start brewing.” Daniel and Laina live in Kingston at this, time, but they have lived in both Verona and Sydenham in the past, and a few years ago they purchased a property on Rock Lake, which is near the Fall River Road, not far from Sharbot Lake. “At some point we would like to build a permanent home on Rock Lake, but for now we have a cabin there.” Laina teaches with the Limestone district School Board. Once the brewery is open, Daniel will have to make a change in his employment in order to run the brewery, and Laina will be involved in managing the business as well. Daniel will focus on brewing. “My go to style of beers are dark British ales, but I will be brewing a variety of ales, including an India Pale Ale, and I would like to have a stout available, at least for the fall or winter,” he said. Brewing a lager is bit more complicated, because they take longer to brew, and for that reason, Daniel is considering brewing a lager off site, at another brewery. “But for the most part, the plan is to

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(Editors note – the Kick and Push is not the only business that is set to transform the Sharbot Lake food and beverage scene. Belong Sharbot Lake, located where the Maples restaurant used to be located, is also kicking and pushing its way towards a new incarnation. More on that in the coming weeks … ■

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