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argie Manthey is a naturalist, a writer, and also the fishing coordinator for the Wolfe Lake As-sociation. About a year ago she wrote an article about the impact of lead fishing tackle on the aquatic bird population, particularly loons, for one of her regular columns in the Westport Rideau Re-view Mirror newspaper. Wolfe Lake is located in between Burridge and the Village of Westport, in South Frontenac. “I kind of went down a rabbit hole after that,” she said in a phone interview this week, “re-searching all of the dangers to wildlife that are the result of the use of lead in fishing and hunt-ing,” she said. Because lead is very pliable, very heavy, and very cheap, it has been the metal of choice for fishers and hunters for many decades. Lead sinkers for fishing lines are the most common sinker, by far, in North America. The use of lead sinkers goes back centuries, even millenia, as there are references to the use as far back as in Egyptian times. Lead fishing tackle and lead shot, whether ingested directly from lake beds when it is mistaken for grit or swallowed when birds catch or scavenge fish or other prey containing lead, can have a devastating impact, especially on common loon and bald/golden eagle mortality rates. “Good science is key to credibility and raising public awareness,” said Manthey, “For example, we know for a fact that just one small lead sinker or pellet can kill an adult loon or duck, and that, in the meantime, lead toxicity causes great physical suffering, as poisoned birds often die slowly, wasting away over a period of three to four weeks.” She points to a large scale study that was done in New Hampshire on the loon population over a 30 year period. It showed that 40% of mortality was the direct result of loons ingesting lead fishing tackle, and a further 5% came from lead poisoning from an unknown source. “It is not only loons that die from lead poisoning. Eagles and Swans, ducks and other water-fowl are also at risk,” she said. Lead in buckshot has been identified as a major risk to bird populations and it has been banned for waterfowl hunting in Canada for over 20 years. In the case of lead sinkers, The Wolfe Lake Association,
led by Margie Manthey and Donna Garland, have taken on an education and voluntary replacement campaign between March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023, aided by South Frontenac Township and local retailers. In 2021, South Frontenac established the Lake Ecosystem granting program, and one of three successful applicants to the first intake of the program was the Wolfe Lake Association. The grant of over $6,000 is being used to fund the “Lead Fishing Tackle Buy Back” program at re-tail outlets that sell fishing tackle in the region. Any angler, whether they are from South Frontenac or elsewhere, can bring in lead fishing tackle to participating outlets, and will receive a $10 gift certificate that can be exchanged for non-lead fishing tackle, which the outlets are all stocking. The program runs for a full year, through the walleye and bass seasons that are upcoming, and beyond. Retailers who have already signed on to participate include: Norris Bait and Tackle, Big Rideau Tackle, Manotick Bait, Bait Casters, Westport Hardware, Verona Hardware, and Atkin-son Home Hardware & Building Centre in Hartington. Lead fishing tackle can also be dropped off at the Westport Lions, Reuse and Recycle Centre. Team volunteers will visit participating stores once each month, through the program duration, to collect exchanged lead and reimburse retailers for used vouchers. The Wolfe Lake Association (WLA) will make sure that all of the lead that is recovered is safe-ly disposed of. But first it will be weighed. At the end of the program they will announce how much lead has been safely removed from the environment through the work of the project. The WLA is also creating educational opportunities at Camp Iawah and the Sandy Pines Wild-life Centre and the Ottawa Wild Bird Centre. “We will also introduce safer alternatives by offering product exchanges at community events. For example, an angler turning in lead sinkers will receive a comparable lead free tackle sam-ple, while supplies last,” said Manthey. The program is by no means limited to any particular lake, individuals or lake association ex-ecutives. Anyone who is organising a community event in the region is welcome
Fairmount Home to maintain COVID Vaccine Mandate by Jeff Green s of Mid-March, vaccine mandates have been lifted throughout Ontario workplaces, retail outlets, and restaurants. The measure, which was a feature of the province-wide response to COVID-19, in late 2021 and early 2022, had two main purposes. It was intended partly to incentivise vaccination among the general public, but mostly to provide protection against the spread of the virus by making it harder for the virus to reproduce itself in people with 1, 2 or 3 doses of vaccine. There has been a strong uptake in vaccination throughout the province, as it has been shown to be the most effective defense against symptomatic COVID-19. And it has been very popular in KFL&A, where almost 95% of residents over 12 have re-
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ceived at least one dose. The Omicron variant has brought an unprecedented level of infection to Ontario since December of 2021. While vaccination has been a major part of the overall defense against Omicron, as it has been shown to diminish the severity of symptoms, it has been less effective in preventing the spread, as it was able to do with earlier variants, and changes were made. Another measure, the provincial masking mandate, is still in place in congregate settings, including long-term care facilities, and will now remain until at least the end of May However, the vaccine mandates were lifted on March 21 in all facilities under provincial jurisdiction, including in long term care.
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(FRONTENAC-ON) -On Saturday April 9, 2022, members of the Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Auxiliary OPP and the North Frontenac Food Bank had a great success for the "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive. Over $1,600 in cash and a value of $1,400 in groceries were donated. All donations will remain within the Central and North Frontenac communities. The OPP and North Frontenac Food Bank would like to thank the community for all their generous donations.
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Editorial
Boring Election? The Ontario Health Coalition Wants Everyone To Pay Attention
The Health Coalition has seen attempts to privatise healthcare before, and has been able to fight back by shedding light on government plans. “We have seen this before and we have defeated it before. And we will defeat it again,” she said as she Editorial by Jeff Green Natalie Mehra, the Executive Director of the Ontario helped launch an information campaign that will run until ntario is a couple of weeks away from the start of a Health Coalition, spoke at a Zoom Town Hall that was the election takes place in early June.” Mehra was joined by Fay Broden, a long time health short, one month election campaign, but you would put on by the Kingston Health Coalition members, a care worker and union activist who has been fighting think the election is years off judging from media cover- week ago. age this week. She said that the Ontario government has a “plan to privatisation since the 1990s. She said that the situation in long term care at the moIn a scan of the home pages of five major news web- make sure that we will allow independent health faciliment is dire, as the result of COVID. sites this morning, (April 19) I came upon one article, ties to operate private hospitals in Ontario.” “It is bad in the municipal and not-for-profit homes and it was well down the page, (below the fold as we Mehra said that the Minister of Health, Christine Elsay in the print media business) in TheStar.com. It was liot, made statements about allowing private hospitals to because of staff shortages, but it is worse in the priabout how Premier Doug Ford has been using the Eas- take on the backlog in health care early in the year, and vate homes. And we saw that with the death rate at the ter Break in the Ontario Legislature to campaign. has been attempting to walk back on those statements beginning of COVID as well, the death rate was by far the highest in private, for profit homes, but the governAside from that, between the increasingly desperate ever since. situation in the Ukraine and the latest COVID figures, “The Minister is now claiming that she did not say it, ment is planning to bring in more private long term care DL-generic b-c ad.pdf 1 2022-03-28 12:14:00 PM she said. “There is one staff member for every the Ontario election is, thus far, a non-event. she is saying that we are being inaccurate, but all we homes,” The Kingston Health Coalition, an affiliate of the On- have done is quote her statements, and it is actually in thirty patients in some homes. That is not care.” Dick Zoutman, a retired tario Health Coalition, would like to change that. their pandemic plan.” chief of staff at two Ontario hospitals, who teaches at the University of Toronto and at Queen's now, talked about the impact of SALES REPRESENTATIVE privately run dialysis clinics, saying the death rates are higher because of dennis-larocque@coldwellbanker.ca practices, such as ending treatment after three hours 2018 - 2021 instead of 4 hours in order to save money and turn a profit. David Macdonald, from the Global Studies deProAlliance Realty Brokerage Independently Owned And Operated partment at Queen's, has studied privatised health613.336.1737 care around the world. NORTHBROOK,ON He said that “study after If NOW is the time to list your property, NOW is the time to study shows that the costs use a LOCAL real estate professional! Contact Chris, Diana or Larry at Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty Northbrook, to are higher and the level of discuss the listing or sale of your Land O’Lakes property. care is lower. Many jurisdictions who have tried it, have returned to public delivery, but we need to deal with inequality and racism Denise Brundage COle Brundage in the public system as Sales Representative Sales Representative well,” he said. Chris Winney Diana Walker Larry Zajdlik
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Since then, Fairmount Home has not lifted its vaccination policy for staff, volunteers and visitors, citing advice from KFL&A Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza. In a letter addressed to “Municipal Partners” that was received by Frontenac County on March 31, Oglaza wrote: “currently, at a minimum, all workplaces should have policies that promote and enable COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, those workplaces at higher risk should consider specific recommendations or additional requirements.” Fairmount Home is seeking to “work collaboratively with other members of the long-term care sector” said Fairmount Administrator Susan Brant, by joining the “AdvantAge Ontario Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Coalition”. In a report to Frontenac County Council’s April meeting, Brant said that the lifting of the provincial vaccine mandate “does not change the critical importance of vaccination and the MLTC’s [Ministry of Long-Term
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April 21, 2022 On Easter weekend, the winds brought trees down onto hydro wires. Many thanks to our volunteer firefighters who give their time to deal with these potentially dangerous situations. • On the weekend we were walking the property, clearing many windfall branches from the trails. I also found an area with LDD eggs (formerly known as gypsy moth or sometimes known as spongy moth). I will be walking the woods focusing on removing those oval shaped egg masses from the trees. It is very satisfying to hear them pop when I throw them in the fire. • Hope everyone enjoyed the Easter weekend. For a rainy weekend forecast, it turned out to be mostly lovely and sunny. The sun and wind took the ice off Canonto and Palmerston Lakes on Saturday and five minutes later the loons were singing.
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April 21, 2022 rona 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. • PLANNING FOR YOUR HEALTH CARE INFORMATION FAIR will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 11am to 3pm at The Grace Centre. Your opportunity to ask questions and get information from local providers. Wills & Powers of Attorney , Advance Care Planning . Funeral Pre-Planning and much more... Covid protocols in place. For more info www.sfcsc.ca or 613-376-6477 ext. 201 • Bellrock Community Hall committee is holding an interactive talk with soup and bun dinner on Thursday, April 28 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Bellrock Community Hall in Bellrock. Tim and Tracy Lyon, of Main Street Urban Farm in Kingston (https://www.mainstreeturbanfarm.ca), will be giving an interactive talk on setting up a local food system. They will share their experience in setting up their own local food business in Kingston and will also ask them to consider how they want to develop the Bellrock Hall Community Garden. The evening will start at 6pm with a soup and bun dinner and the talk itself will begin around 6:30pm. The hall is asking for good will donations at the door to cover the family's travel costs. Also donations of bread and cookies are welcome (the Lyon family can freeze these and use them during their busy farming season.) • Verona Lions are having an eat in or take out fish fry on Saturday, May 7 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Tickets are $20 each with children under 10 free. Fish, fries, beans, coleslaw, dessert with coffee, tea or juice included. Tickets available at Asselstine Hardware and Verona Rona Hardware as well as online at veronalions.ca
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• Well, our hydro was out for approximately 26 hours last weekend. One does not realize how dependant we are on these services until there are stopped. The ironic thing about the outage was we received our current hydro bill, online, the day the service went out. It certainly was a rather quiet weekend. • Congratulations is extended to the Arden Legion, Branch 334, on their extremely generous donations made from the Poppy fund. Thanks to all of the residents who supported the cause. Speaking of the Legion, please do not forget your obligation as a member. The Annual meeting for elections is April 23 at 11:00am. Hope to see all there. • The Pastoral Charge Annual General meeting will be held Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm. at the Church. Coffee Hour is now in person, Thursdays at 1:00am at the Church. • The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” will hold their first meeting of the year Tuesday, May 3, 11:00am at the Kennebec Community Centre. If you are 50 + years young, and enjoy the company of other mature folks come out and join in. Our business meeting is at 11:00am and is followed by a Pot Luck luncheon. You would be very welcome! • St. Lawrence Employment, Sharbot Lake, is hosting a course on First Aid and CPR, May 3, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Space is limited so register asap at essl@sl.on.ca or call 613545-3949 ext. 3. • Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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• This Friday! 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 food bank, call 613-353-6609. • Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella on the 4th
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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 • Storrington Lions Club is selling 50/50 tickets. Proceeds will help the club install new wheelchair accessible doors at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The draw will be held at 4pm at the Vendors’ Show at Ken Garrett Memorial Park in Inverary on Saturday, April 30. Odds of winning are great! You can buy tickets at the vendors’ show from 9am to 4pm or through Shirley by calling 613-353-2257. • 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 superhero-sidekick likes April the most? Robin.
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• 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 can 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. • Did you know Finnegan’s General Store has a catering service? Yes, they do... And produce, salads and home baking (gluten-free as well).
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• Our condolences to Gail Holtzhauer and family on the passing of Terry. We are sorry for your loss, and are praying for you during this difficult time. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having a fundraiser for Childhood Cancer, this 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. • 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. • A tasty lunch is on its way!!! The Meals on Wheels menu for Thursday, April 28th is 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. • Have you visited the new Township of Addington Highlands web page yet? All the info you need is just a click away, from notices and meeting dates, to waste site and library hours, upcoming events and more. Visit addingtonhighlands.ca
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• Sad news as my father passed away on Good Friday afternoon. Barry Gemmell was born in Leamington, Ontario on September 2, 1931 and had a long career with the Bank of Montreal head office in Toronto. He resided in Otterburn Heights, Quebec, Scarborough, Kingston, and Inverary. Athletic, generous, and passionate about all things farming, he
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spent many years as a Scout leader and loved technology and computers. Pre-deceased by Barbara Vincent, who he dearly longed for and spoke of often. He will be missed by those that knew him and a celebration of life will be held later this year. • Chilifest 2022 is back on and will be held on April 30th at 11am at 10099 Perth Road, Rideau Lakes, ON. Check them out on Facebook. • Thank you to the Cole Lake Church for the lovely flower garden seeds that were put in residents' mailboxes! • Well done to the Boy Scouts on their pancake breakfast fundraiser. • Kudos to Hydro One for the quick repairs after the storm throughout the area. • The next Bedford Jam will be on April 24th at Glendower Hall from 1-4. Bring an instrument and a friend to enjoy the sounds while enjoying a quick snack. • Thank you to Central Frontenac Roads for coming out to see the sinkholes and washed-out shoulders on White Lake Road. Fingers crossed that Council understands that it is becoming a safety issue at the Hwy 38 access, as it is one lane only now on blind corners and hills. This is setting drivers up for very hazardous roadways. Please put the paving of this section on the plans for infrastructure improvements OR address why it has been bumped as a low priority for more than 10 years, as other roads are getting re-paved, but this one has NEVER been paved.
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• Easter weather promoted a lot of visiting, travelling, and sightseeing. Great to see folks home and also clearing up their cemetery plots for spring by refreshing flowers and wreaths. • Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue, who are tremendously helpful, have lifted the Total Fire Ban. Fire permits are required and can be obtained at https://centralfrontenacfire.burnpermits.com/ or at the municipal office. From April 1 to Oct. 31 we are reminded that no person shall set, light, ignite or maintain an open air fire no sooner than 2 hours before sunset, and the fire must be extinguished no later than 2 hours after sunrise. • A warm welcome home to Howard Gibbs, now all set to play euchre and attend fiddlers events. • Our Central Frontenac Township wants your ideas on trailers and RVs. Should they be allowed as principal uses in certain zones in Central Frontenac? If so, what considerations are important to ensure trailers are allowed in a safe, environmentally friendly way that doesn't cause issues with neighbours? Should landowners who use RVs as residences on their properties be required to obtain a licence to do so? How about trailers for storage items? Please use this link for your input: https://bit.ly/3rsALtF
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A recent study from Loughborough University in England, has found that absence from work because of back pain is 6x greater for drivers who are at the wheel for more than 4 hours a day. Back pain when driving for long periods can be caused by a number of things: • Your lumbar curve is all but lost, placing extra strain on the vertebrae and discs. • Those who drive with their seat reclined or lowered tend to keep their legs straighter, placing strain on their hamstrings, in turn pulling on their pelvic attachments and resulting in the pelvis rolling backwards, this causes the spine to pitch posteriorly. The rest of the spine is then forced to curve forward in compensation. • Reclining or lowering your seat also places stress on your neck because you are forced to flex your neck by up to 20 degrees in order to look straight ahead. Here are some tips to help ease pain while driving: • A lumbar support, essentially a cushion for your lower back, can help prevent pain. You can purchase one specifically made for driving or it can be as easy as using an old couch pillow or a rolled up towel. • Getting as close as you can to the steering wheel will help prevent slouching and you will not be straining to reach the pedals. • We were all told by our driving instructor, to keep our hands on 10 and 2 which was definitely true when we were 16-years-old and trying to get our licence, but it is not true when we are looking to alleviate back pain. With the invention of airbags, research has found that your hands should be at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. This allows you to rest your elbows on the armrests, which can help ease pain, especially in the upper back.
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Central To Ask Conservation Authorities For Help With Eurasian Milfoil by Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Township currently has no strategy to mitigate Eurasian milfoil infestations in Township Lakes but has begun to reach out to the three Conservation Authorities (Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley and Quinte) for advice as to how to proceed, Council heard at its regular (online and in person) meeting April 12. The item was on the agenda in response to a presentation from Chris Grnak of the Maclean’s Point Cottage Association West Basin. In his presentation, Grnak asked several questions. • What funding has Council allocated towards an ongoing Eurasian milfoil management control plan? • What is Council’s lake health plan including the Eurasian milfoil and algae blooms for Sharbot Lake property owners? • Has Council had any engagement with other government agencies or departments (Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry etc) to solicit their support (legislation, regulations etc) with the management of the Eurasian milfoil and if so, what was the outcome? • Should the purchase of a pontoon boat or harvesting vessel be considered for the seasonal removal of the species from Sharbot Lake? What funding would be necessary to maintain an ongoing maintenance and operation program? • Is there any communication or awareness plan being developed for the Sharbot Lake community? “I’ve asked Cathy (CAO/Clerk MacMunn) to give a call to the conservation authorities to see if this is on their radar and what, if anything, they propose to do,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “I sent an email to each of the conservation authority GMs, and they’re turning it over to their programs for more information, and getting that to me,” MacMunn said. “When I have that, I’ll be bringing it back to Council. I asked about management and control.” “We did support applications for Eagle Lake and both Sharbot Lake basins,” Smith said. “The problem is once you begin to harvest it, if you don’t do it properly,
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you just make it worse unless you get all the roots.” “I think it’s a much bigger issue than just the west basin of Sharbot Lake,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “I think another level of government has to look at it. It’s almost a provincial issue.” For example, North Frontenac has been confronting a Eurasian milfoil problem, particularly in Malcolm and Ardoch Lakes. “We have more than one lake and I don’t think it’s something the municipality can take on.” “The basic answer is we need to do some more research to find out where we can get some help,” said Smith. “The municipality doesn’t have the resources to work on the lake and I’m not sure we have the know-how even if we did have the resources.” Building Fees There were no comments received nor did any of Council receive any feedback regarding amendments to the building bylaw’s fee schedule but Coun. Bill MacDonald had a question of his own. “I think the fee for tearing down a building is $100,” MacDonald said. “If someone is tearing down an old shed would it cost them $100?” “If it’s a derelict old shed I wouldn’t charge them a fee for a demolition,” said Chief Building Official Andy Dillon. “There is something called an alteration permit but it’s all on a case-by-case basis.” New Road Surface, New Hole The hole that’s appeared in the new surface of Ardoch Road kind of has officials baffled. “We may have opened an underground water source when putting in new culverts and such,” said Public Works Manager Tyson Myers. “It’s total bad luck and a weird one to get to the bottom of. “It’s like a spring situation and if not remedied properly it will destroy any surface treatment we put there. “We will be monitoring it.” Building Permit Dry Spell Despite statistics that suggest it’s been a down year for building so far, CBO Andy Dillon said fear not, things will be picking up with the next report. “As of today, I have 33 applications I haven’t got to yet because I’ve been helping out up in North Frontenac,” he said. ■
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June 8, 1934 – April 10, 2022 Peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on April 10, 2022. With her family at her side, after a short illness in her 88th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Glenn of 68 years. Loving mother to Glenda Nicol (Ken) and Perry Simmons (Sandra). Elouise will never be forgotten by her grandchildren Nicole Murphy (Mark), Jennifer Quaye Mensah, Katie Nicol (Jesse Potter), Megan Oliveria (Lester), Carly Lucic (David) and Taylor Simmons (Kyle Pantrey) and 11 great grandchildren. Elouise is predeceased by her parents Danford & Marion (Barrett) Dowker. Survived by her siblings Bob (Marie), Danford (Michelle), Wendell (Kathy), Rosalea (Jim). Predeceased by brothers Cecil (Diane), Roger (Anne). As per Elouise’s wishes cremation has take place and a private family burial will take place at the Harrowsmith Cemetery. The family invite you to share in a celebration of life for Glenn & Elouise on Monday April 18, 2022 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Verona Lions Hall – 4504 Sand Road, Verona. For those wishing; donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of Elouise. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
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Hospitalisations from COVID remain stable in KFL&A as case rates continue to soar
by Jeff Green ith case rates at historically high levels in the region, medical officer of Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, said late last week that the number of people requiring hospitalisation has risen, moderately, as well. “However, we have found that the average length of stay in hospital continues to become shorter. While the turnover is greater, at any given time the number of people in hospital has remained relatively low, especially when you consider the rate of infection in the region,” he said, at a media briefing on April 13. He did not have a ready explanation for the increase in the local death rate to 43, making April, at or near, the deadliest month in the KFL&A, (Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington) over the entire pandemic. He said that it is difficult to draw conclusions based on the numbers that we see in KFL&A, because of the size of the population. He said that KFLA Public Health recom-
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In Memoriam Bush, Earl
In loving memory of a dear stepfather Earl who passed away April, 20th 2002. Time passes, memories stay. Quietly remembered every day. Forever missed by Charlotte, Allan and Family.
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Client Services Coordinator Permanent Full Time Position based out of Sharbot Lake 35 hrs/wk, wage $20/hr with benefits Major Responsibilities 1. Intake and referral for all Community Support Services 2. Oversees the In-Home Respite and Home Help Programs 3. Supervises the Personal Support Workers and Home Help Workers 4. Coordinates the Foot Care Program 5. Update and maintain client database Qualifications/Experience • Understanding of seniors’ issues and caregiver needs in Frontenac County • Diploma/Degree in health care related field of study • First Aid/CPR • 2 years of supervisory experience • Excellent computer literacy and communication skills Closing Date: April 28, 2022 Full job description available upon request. Send a letter and resume to laurah@rfcs.ca or drop off to 1020 Elizabeth St Sharbot Lake Rural Frontenac Community Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Only those applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
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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.
OPP Investigate Mischief To K&P Trail The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating vadalismalong the K&P trail between Colebrook Road and Boyce Road in South Frontenac Township. Between the evening of Saturday April 9, 2022 and Sunday morning, April 10, 2022 fence posts and gates were dam-
aged. Damage is estimated at over $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Frontenac OPP at 1-888310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), or at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
On April 17 at approximately 1:15 a.m. officers of the South Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a a traffic complaint on Rutledge Road in South Frontenac Township. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to Frontenac Detachment for further testing. Sayanthan Nanthakumar,
age 27, of Whitby with Operation while impaired - (80 plus). The accused's licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on May 26, 2022.
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
MunicipaI Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO KOH 1PO. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the tender opening using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Description of Lands: 1. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134060020367010000, PIN 45025-0070, PT LT 32 CON 7 ASHBY AS IN LA89571; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 13,300 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,227.85 2. Municipal Address: 587 Mazinaw Lake ROLL NO. 1134050010158000000, PIN 45143-0217, LT 5, 5A, PL 736 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 120,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,814.16 3. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050020072040000, PIN 45032-0123, PT LT 6 CON 13 ABINGER PT 2 29R1964; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $20,500 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,312.89 4. Municipal Address: 1251 Buckshot Lake Road, Denbigh ROLL NO. 1134050010295010000, PIN 45032-0094, PT LT 11 CON 15 ABINGER PT 3 29R2335; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $17,600 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,769.71 5. Municipal Address: 212 Deer Rock Lake Road ROLL NO. 1134010010116000000, PIN 45145-0066 (LT), PT LT 24 CON 3 KALADAR AS IN LA48431; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $83,000 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,520.47 6. Municipal Address: ROLL NO. 1134050010287000000, PIN 45032-0164, PT LT 8 CON 15 ABINGER; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $15,800 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,736.14
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interest in favour of the crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Note: H.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Mrs. Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward Street, P.O. Box 89 Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 Telephone (613) 336-2286 Fax (613) 336-2847 www.addingtonhighlands.ca
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Thursday April 21
SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING 9am-10am. Sharbot Lake United Church. “Sharbot Lake Line Dancing is back! Thursdays $2. Beginners welcome. Proof of Covid vaccination required.” Contact 613-279-1268 Heather Gowdan SHARBOT LAKE - TRAFFIC CONTROL COURSE St Lawrence College Sharbot Lake. Free Course! Register essl@sl.on.ca or call 613-545-3949 x3
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 SNOW ROAD STATION - COFFEE & CONVERSATION 10am-12pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Info Sue 613-278-0841
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Saturday April 23
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mends masking in indoor settings, where distancing is not possible, “especially when people with other risk factors such as age or other factors are in the room”. He did not indicate, however, that he is considering introducing a masking mandate in KFL&A, which he can do by issuing an order under Section 23 of the Public Health Act. “The reality of Omicron is that it is so highly transmissible that it has been able to spread globally, even in locations where strict measures are in place. No one measure, on its own, will stop this variant from spreading,” he said, adding that vaccination is the best defence that we have at this time. The rate of vaccination in KFL&A remains high as compared to the rest of the province. The 3rd dose rate, at just under 66% of the eligible population, which is anyone over 18 years old, and 59% of the total population, is the second highest in the province, but the rate of vaccination has slowed in recent weeks. In the third week of April, only 0.2% of the eligible population sought out a third dose of COVID vaccination. Ontario has approved a second booster dose, a 4th overall dose, for anyone who is over 60, and those over 18 with compromised immune systems, who are 5 months removed from their third dose. This, despite advice from the National Advisory Council on Immunisation (NACI) that the 4th dose is recommended only for those over 70, 6 months after a 3rd dose. Dr. Oglaza said that “Ontario has consistently taken the approach of expanding eligibility, even though we recognise that the magnitude of benefit is greater for those over 70. The impact can make a difference on an individual level, and also on a societal level.” He added that the NACI recommends that anyone who has been infected with the Omicron variant delay taking a booster shot for 3 months (84 days). ■
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BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic. Masks required. Info 613-374-5477 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
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Thursday April 28
SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING 9am-10am. Sharbot Lake United Church. “Sharbot Lake Line Dancing is back! Thursdays $2. Beginners welcome. Proof of Covid vaccination required.” Contact 613-279-1268 Heather Gowdan
Saturday April 30
BATTERSEA - PUMPKIN PIE COFFEE HOUSE MUSIC SERIES 7:30pm. Battersea United Church. SOLD OUT Presenting The Gertrudes. $20 Tickets can be purchased at Ormsbee’s Mercantile or 613-353-2889/613353-2904 or pumpkin.pie.music@gmail.com INVERARY - INVERARY SPRING VENDORS MARKET 9am-5pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Vendors are wanted! If you’re interested in hosting a boot, contact Marie Wilkins at 613-449-4744 or email Marie mac.wilkins@outlook.com
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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole - Apr. 12/22 By Wilma Kenny
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ayor Vandewal opened the meeting with acknowledgement of Gordon Young, long-time member of the Perth Road firefighters and former deputy fire chief, who has passed away recently. Proposed Changes to Building Permit Fees A public meeting was called to receive comments on a proposal to amend the building permit fees by-law to change the way these fees are calculated, along with a freeze on fee increases when the building reserve reaches a threshold of the rolling three year average of the building services’ operating costs. Currently, building permit fees are automatically adjusted annually based on the 3rd quarter Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Cost Index: Ottawa. However, the dramatic increase in the cost of construction materials and other inflationary pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic would have resulted in a considerable increase to the Township’s building fees beginning February 1, 2022 which would not have correlated with the cost of delivering those services. Staff is proposing that building fees be adjusted in accordance with the October total Consumer Price Index
to a maximum of 4.0% annually. This would ensure fees remain more closely tied to service delivery costs and would prevent excessive increases in any given year due to periods of irregular inflation. They also recommend that Council set a reserve maximum amount equivalent to the three (3) year rolling average operating costs for Building Services, which if reached, would result in fees being frozen until such time as the reserve falls below that amount. For 2022, the rolling three (3) year average is $589,512 which would result in 2022 fees being frozen until at least February 1, 2023, and based on the size of the reserve, likely for the duration of 2023 as well. There were no comments or questions from the public. Floating Accommodations on Waterways over Ontario’s Public Lands Staff have prepared responses to the request from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry for ideas to inform possible future regulatory amendments related to “camping” on waterways and the use of floating accommodations over Ontario’s public lands. They have asked for a clear defi-
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nition of ‘camping units’ and “camping purposes”. Township Development in Verona Councillor McDougall asked what could be done about the ‘roadblock with communal services’ at the County level, and Sleeth asked when the ground-breaking was going to happen. Mayor Vandewal said ‘Probably not before next year, and CAO Fragnito added “Not before late ’23; servicing is the biggest component, unless there is a communal water intake from the lake.” “Maybe we bought a pig in a poke,’ countered Sleeth; “so much of the property isn’t usable for development.” Fragnito reminded Council that the initial study shows potential for 150 units, and the Provincial holdup is because of this scale of development. Vandewal said “The problem would have been the same, if we were considering a field in Inverary. The only place (a project of this size) could have gone ahead would have been in Sydenham again.” “Housing developments with 50-60 units are happening all over the Province, some in Northern areas’ said McDougall; “How are they doing it?” ■
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – May 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM • Committee of the Whole – May 10, 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. • Tender PS-2022-13 - Resurfacing of McMullen Netsports Courts – Closes April 27 • Tender PS-2022-09 - Battersea Road Reconstruction – Closes April 27 • Request for Proposal CS-2022-01 - Consulting Services for an Administrative Office Expansion Feasibility Study – Closes May 3, 2022. Career Opportunities Competition 22-17-CD Deputy Clerk - closes April 28, 2022 - For more information, please see the full posting and description on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian Wilson, Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net.
THINGS TO DO Volunteers Need for Sydenham Canada Day Event The Sydenham Canada Day planning committee is in need of new volunteers to ensure the 2022 event can go forward. Everyone from organizing committee members to day-of volunteers are needed! Learn how you can get involved at the info session being held on April 27th at 7:00 pm in the Sydenham Library Community Room. Email recsupport@ southfrontenac.net for more information. 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. 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.
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. Northern Waste Sites Open, May 3, 2022 for the Season Salem WDS will be open Tuesdays 8:30 – 4:30 Bradshaw WDS will be open Thursdays 8:30-4:30 Green Bay WDS will be open Fridays 8:30-12:30 and Sundays 12:30 – 4:30 Tagged Household Garbage & Recycling Only No Dumping At Gates 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! New Payment Option for Planning & Building Fees As of April 4, 2022, residents and customers working with the Development Services department will now have the option of paying permit and application fees via credit card. This can be done in office, or online by visiting www.southfrontenac.net/payonline/. Should you have questions, please contact 613-376-3027 ext. 2226. Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period.
News & Public Notices So You Want to Run for Council? Learn more about the election process and what it takes to run by attending a Candidate Information workshop on April 28, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garret St, Sharbot Lake. This is a free event and no registration is required. This workshop will give you an understanding of Council’s roles and responsibilities, as well as explain how public office responsibilities will impact your life. This workshop is a joint initiative sponsored by the Townships of Frontenac Islands, Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and South Frontenac. See www.southfrontenac.net/EventCalendar/ for more details. 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/.
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Township Field and Diamond Spring Opening The Public Services Department will be monitoring the conditions of our Township fields and diamonds. Is it anticipated that the fields and diamonds will be open and available for use the week of May 15th, should conditions allow. The community’s cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated during this time. 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.
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Festival Of Small Halls Returns
By Jeff Green he Festival of Small Halls is back, with a spring series. The concerts, which bring reginal and national artists to iconic small venues in rural towns, started in Prince Edward Island, and has spread to Australia and Ontario. In Ontario, the festival is supported by the Ottawa Bluesfest team. While there are no concerts in Frontenac County in this coming series, which runs from May 13 to May 29, there are concerts very close by, including Hawksley Workman at the Agricultural Hall in McDonalds Corners on May 27 (7:30pm), and at the Seeley’s Bay Community Hall on May 28, at 3pm. Also at the Seeley’s Bay Community Hall, the Skydiggers will be featured in the final concert in the series, at 3pm on May 29. Inverary’s Chris Murphy will be travelling all the way to Pakenham to perform in a concert at St. Andrew’s United Church on Friday, May 13 at 7:30pm. Other towns that will be hosting concerts include Brockville, Manotick, Almonte, Prescott, Delta, Elgin, Athens, Westmeath, Dacre, and Winchester. The festival will feature a wealth of Canadian artists at numerous venues in the Ottawa Valley and beyond. The programming includes several well known acts, in addition to Murphy, Workman, and the Skydiggers. They include Great Lake Swimmers, Harrow Fair, Ashley MacIsaac, Jessica Pearson & The East Wind, Kaia Kater,
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Thanks To Rehabilitated Portland Site, South Frontenac Still Has Over 25 Years Of Dump Capacity
By Jeff Green he annual waste disposal site update to South Frontenac Council is set for this week. Jennifer Leeder, senior project manager with Cambium Inc., will be presenting the update, which is based on the work done by Cambium, up until the Autumn of 2021, on the 5 active and 4 inactive waste sites in the township. In her Power Point presentation, she confirms that aside from some “persistent surface water issues”, which are localised to an area surrounding the waste mound, the Portland site is operating with the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) that was set out for it by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MoECC). With a projected 44 years of estimated active life ahead of it, given the current annual fill rate, the Portland site, which is located off Road 38 south of Verona, is the lynchpin site, for the township as a whole, over the next quarter century. It was at risk about 10 years ago, but efforts to remediate the site were successful; it has continued to operate within ministry guidelines ever since. The Loughborough site, located near Perth Road, is the biggest question mark for the township. The groundwater containment is not compliant, at this time, and the township is pursuing property or ground-
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