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Suspected Vandalism To Commemorative Plaque by Jeff Green en years ago, the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth & Reconciliation formed as a community group to promote education about the history of unceded Algonquin territory. The eclectic group from many different walks of life, want to bring Truth & Reconciliation alive on a local level and lend support to the struggles of Indigenous communities in our midst. One of their projects is creating plaques to place in public spaces with stories of the history of Indigenous people is this area. One such plaque on Lanark Road 36 near Crow Lake Road at the north end of Bob’s Lake, adjacent to the Bolingbroke dam, tells a disheartening story about the Algonquins of Bedford, Oso and South Sherbrook. Under Chief Shawinipinessi the group sought to secure reservation land in Bedford after being pushed out of their ancestral forest home under the pressure of the burgeoning logging trade. With the help of Tay Valley Township, using a piece of white stone that was donated by OMYA, the plaque was placed in the summer of 2021. As the snows of last winter receded, neighbours noticed that the boulder holding the plaque had been pushed over, possibly due to an inadvertent exchange with a snow-plough. However, a few weeks later the stone was found to be further pushed over with the risk of damaging the plaque face itself. It is unlikely that the second incident was an accident. Once again, Tay Valley Township came forward and carefully repositioned plaque and stone. “We hope the plaque remains clearly visible and that the story continues to feed the knowledge of visitors and
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neighbours in our community,” said Jean Ogilvie, a supporter of the Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation. The Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Samuel P. Jarvis, wrote the following in early 1844: “The tract containing somewhere about 2000 acres and situate principally in the Townships of Oso and Bedford being bounded on all sides by chains of small lakes is quite secluded and is thereby rendered peculiarly adapted for an Indian settlement, although the quality of the soil is not particularly good … I therefore respectfully recommend that the tract asked for be set apart for them and their posterity on the same terms and conditions that the Reservations in other parts of the Province have been made for the several Resident Tribes and that the Surveyor General be directed to cause a survey of the same to be made for that purpose.” Soon after, on March 21, 1844, the reserve was established by an order in Council from the government of the Province of Canada. For years after that, there were incursions on the designated lands by loggers and others, and Peter Shawinipinessi petitioned the government repeatedly to put an end to the incursions. In 1861, the new Superintendent of Indian Affairs W.P Bartlett, officially denied the existence of the 1844 order in Council, putting an end to the Bedford reserve. Records show that Peter Shawinipinessi ended up moving to Golden Lake to the reserve to live in what is now called Pikwakanagan, the only Algonquin reserve in Ontario. (Information provided by the Lanark County Neighbours For Truth and Reconciliation website, under Local Stories – The petitions of Chief Shawinipinessi ■
First Draft of New South Frontenac Official Plan
South Frontenac’s Council were introduced to the first draft of their new Official Plan (OP) on May 24. Township planning staff began the process with public consultations in mid-2019; the process was put on pause during the height of Covid, and continued in March ’21, when Dillon Consulting was engaged. Chief presenters were Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services, and Rory Baksh of Dillon Consulting. They describe the 218-page OP draft as “a dense document which takes time to read and digest.” The intent of this meeting was to introduce the document and mapping and outline major themes, and areas of change from the current Official Plan. Council will then have three weeks to review the document and then will meet with the Official Plan Review Team at the June 14, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting to ask questions and provide feedback on the draft Official Plan. The intent is to follow that with another round of public engagement and review by external agencies such as the Conservation Authorities, adjacent municipalities, Provincial Ministries, etc. “It is anticipated … the current draft will continue to evolve as further input is incorporated into the document.” The current OP was adopted in 2000, and since then there have been numerous changes and updates in the Provincial Planning Act, and the County’s official plan
which need to be addressed in this Township document. The below list outlines major policy additions or changes in the new draft Official Plan: • Vision, Goals and Guiding Principals • Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities • Growth Allocation (Set targets for growth in settlement areas and rural areas) • Employment lands policies and designation of land in settlement areas • Affordable Housing ( Additional Dwelling Units / Tiny Houses / Live/Work Units / Garden Suites); • Waterfront Development (New policies for changes to non-complying and nonconforming waterfront development) • Sustainability, Climate Change and Renewable Energy policies • Agriculture (Agricultural systems definition applied to designate prime agricultural land/Agricultural uses, value-added and on-farm diversified uses supported/ Consents in agricultural designation limited to what is permitted by the Provincial Policy Statement.) • Rural (Strengthened policies to support rural tourism and commercial uses/Rural residential consent policies proposed to be largely the same as the 2003 Official Plan (3 rural residential lots + retained from a parcel that existed on September 5, 2000) and allow some opportunity for
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properties.) • Roads (Classification of Road System/ Road widening widths based on classification of road/Private Lane policies (current wording based on County Private Lane study) • Communal Servicing (Publicly owned communal servicing is preferred form of servicing – South Frontenac will undertake a servicing strategy to consider how to implement communal servicing in settlement areas.)
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The Provincial Election Ground To a Halt
By Jeff Green verything about the provincial election seems to have been done according to a plan that may have been drawn up in Progressive Conservative Party Headquarters. Any potential controversy over the decision to end COVID mandates in the midst of the widespread 6th wave of the virus, did not materialise. The infection did indeed skyrocket in April and early May, but the hospitalisation and death rates did not get higher than what Ontarians have learned to accept, and on the campaign trail people seem to be absolutely uninterested in talking about COVID at all. One candidate, who went door to door in many corners of the vast LanarkFrontenac-Kingston riding told me that the only COVID related topic that people have been talking about, was the state of the long term care system, which was laid bare early in the pandemic. It seems that only the Ontario and New Blue, two upstart parties challenging the ruling PCs from the right, are particularly concerned about the way COVID was handled by the provincial government, taking an anti-restriction, vaccine skeptical stance that will certainly appeal to
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By Craig Bakay ashroom woes at Sharbot Lake Beach were once again a topic of conversation at a Central Frontenac Council meeting, specifically the regular meeting May 24 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. Council heard from Alison and Wayne Robinson, representing the Sharbot Lake Business Group (SLBG) as they requested a working committee with the Economic Development Committee and Township staff be formed to develop a proposal to raise the necessary capital to update or replace the present washroom facilities. “We realise the budget is gone for this year,” Alison Robinson said. “We propose something be on tap for 2023. “We can’t leave public washrooms to the businesses.” She said now that the K & P Trail has been completed to Clarendon and will soon be connected all the way to Calabogie, “usage is on the cusp of skyrocketing. “There will also, hopefully, be a trail head installed by the County similar to the freshly completed Verona trailhead. Washroom facilities will continue to be badly needed. We cannot depend on business owners to accommodate that need. “It is not reasonable to think that we will bring hundreds of visitors by way of the trails and to the village by traditional users and not provide well designed, maintained and operational facilities to accommodate that need.”
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Hyalophora Cecropia: A Beautiful Moth by Wilma Kenny he Cecropia is the largest and perhaps rarest of the native North American silk moths. Only two weeks of its one-year lifespan are spent in this spectacular, fragile state. Its whole purpose in that time is to mate and lay eggs. It does not eat; it has no functional mouthparts or digestive system. Early this spring, I found two large moth cocoons in the garden: one had been emptied, possibly by a squirrel, but the other was intact. It was a few feet off the ground on a metal beaver-barrier collar around the trunk of an umbrella elm. I checked it occasionally and was lucky a few days ago to discover the moth freshly emerged. Its plump body was at least 5 cm long, finger-sized, furry, and intricately patterned in black, white and red. The wings gradually unfolded and pumped up to full size: a 15 cm wingspan. Overall size and short antennae indicated a female. By dusk, it had flown off to seek a mate. Although the female will lay up to 100 eggs, very few survive to become adult moths. Cecropia has two major enemies: outdoor lights, and a small parasitic wasp. Moths, which are nocturnal, appear to be distracted by porch and street lights: one theory suggests these lights interfere with the moth’s natural ability to navigate by the moon. Even more dangerous is the parasitic wasp C. Concinnata. It was introduced in 1906 to try to control the spread of the Spongy Moth (the recently renamed gypsy moth), which had itself been introduced in the late 1800’s in an unsuccessful attempt to begin a silk industry in the United States. The tiny fly-like wasp injects its eggs into the moth larva, or worm, where they hatch and gradually kill the host by
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• Wow - wasn’t that a storm last week, and the hydro outage prevented my sending news in. Sorry, faithful readers!! Special thanks to our many responders and all who helped - some of whom came in from London, Bracebridge, and beyond. Our local firefighters offered water at their fire halls, and everyone looked out for others. We did “right some good” and then some!! • Henderson United Church is excited to offer a yard sale on Sat, June 18 and June 25 from 8-12 noon at the Henderson Hall. Please start setting aside your donations of gently used items and make an appointment (Sheila Deline 613-3362467) to bring them in to the hall from May 29- June 13. After Covid isolation and recent storm it will be a fantastic break to visit while shopping and sharing, and helping out Henderson United Church. Yeah, I can’t wait!! Your support will enable the little white church on the corner to offer weekly worship, prayers, funeral coverage, outreach to the community and the world, and to serve the community. • Please set aside Sat, June 11 for a graveside celebration of life for the late Barb and Jim Whaley at Elmwood Cemetery (412 River Rd, Corbyville, ON) at 11:30am. Family members Kelly, Donna, Brad, Howard and loved ones invite their folks' friends to come and honour their memories. We remember Barb and Jim with fondness as our local mail delivery people so full of fun and jokes. We thank God for their lives. • Don't miss the Land O' Lakes Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale this Saturday, May 28th at 9am, 1444 Hwy 506, Cloyne featuring locally grown tomato plants (beefsteak, amish paste, chadwick (cherry), and Brandywine. This not for profit group is super duper, offering community support through maintaining 2 Community Hall Gardens, the Gardens at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, the Cloyne Pioneer Cemetery and 34 Planter Boxes in the area. As well, they host a monthly book club virtually, and a walking group when weather, bugs, and health regulations permit.
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• Reservations Open for the High Tea on June 4th at the Storrington Lions Club. A Jubilee Celebration! Cost per person is $20. Just a few spots left! To reserve, call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257. All profit will benefit the non-funded Child Life Specialist Program at KGH which gives support to patients in pediatrics as well as their families. • Food Bank! Next Food Drive is June 10th. Drop your donations at the Lion's Hall in Sunbury between 1 and 5 pm. The need exists and any donation helps. Suggested items are: bags of frozen vegetables and canned vegetables, cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned fruit, various pastas and pasta or rice sides, pancake mix & syrup, fresh vegetables & fruit, butter, cereal, bread and peanut butter. • Pilates & Yoga Classes return to Inverary United Church Hall beginning Monday June 6th. • Coming up! Fathers' Day is Sunday, June 19th and first day of Summer is June 21. • Soon, school will be finished! Students graduating grade 8 and high school students needing volunteer hours are welcome to help out at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Canteen is now open most week day evenings when ball games are on and also there are a number of tournament weekends coming up. Help is needed in the canteen and also to work around the grounds. Email InveraryBallpark@gmail.com with your name and contact information to put your name on a volunteer list. • Local Talent – Open Mic Night on Tuesday, June 28th from 6 to 9pm at the Coffee House at the Italo-Canadian Club. If you want to perform, call 613-542-9323 or email hello@ italo-canadianclub.com. Everyone is invited to enjoy the talent show. Snacks available for purchase. • Where are they? Black flies are gone, mosquitoes are here... Where is the army of dragon flies?
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• Well, we were almost living like the Ice Storm in 1998 all over again, except it is spring and not winter. All we could hear were the humming generators. What a wonderful sound! I will not complain about the whole week. I was lucky enough to get a generator from my Elphin neighbours, Bob and Elaine. Lucky Elphin people – they never lost power. Elaine phoned every day to see what I would like for supper and brought me hot water to have a hot sponge bath and lots of food to make me fat. Thank you for everything. Thank you, Bob, for taking my car into Ford to get some work done on it. It was gone for two weeks. Thanks for bringing it back home to me on Friday. I think my car is all better now after its spring tune-up. • A very special thank you to my son, Rick, for all the tender loving care I have been getting from him this past week. Bev Ladurantaye came and stayed with me for 4 days – it was so nice to have someone to talk to when the power was off. The power was out for one week. And for that week, Rick brought me hot coffee, breakfast, supper, and a tank of gas every day. One day, he had to wait in line for over two hours as there were so many people needing gas for their generators. I gained 4 pounds last week from all the food he brought to me - pizza, foot long subs, hamburgers, spaghetti and garlic bread, Chinese food, and I can’t remember what else. I was eating better this past week than when I was by myself before the storm. Thank you to all the people who called to see if I needed anything – Alice, Jean Brown,
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• As I write this column on Monday morning, most of Ompah has power now but many outlying areas are still without. I hear generators running along my road. Many thanks to the township road crews who worked hard on the long weekend to clear the roads. Also thanks to the many community members who cleared roads and are helping out their neighbours. Thanks, also, to the Hydro Ontario crews who are working long hours to restore power to our community. • 'There be dragons!' - dragonflies, that is. My yard is filled with them. So far they have not made a big difference to the black fly population, but hopefully soon I can retire the bug jacket for another year.
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the grasshoppers will be hitting the field again! Please come out and see our future athletes and cheer them on, although we have to report that the mosquitos are still hungry so be prepared also bring your jacket and blanket as the evenings are cool at dusk time and the seats are hard, too!! Canteen is available and the poutine is the best, so many say.... • Congratulations to Samantha Ferguson on her recent marriage. Unfortunately Grandpa (Eric Wagar) as well as Uncle Guy and Aunt Carol tested positivie for Covid shortly after. • Best wishes to Collin Hamilton & Courtney Meeks, who will be exchanging vows shortly, also Jordan Lowery and Ashley Barrie who are getting hitched on Sept 24th. Also best wishes to Derek Teal and Shania Watson, who are getting married on the same day! We wish all these couples the best. • On a sadder note, the family of Joe LaPointe announce his passing so please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Friday Night Bingo players will miss Joe. He was the long time treasurer for Mayflower #297 Oddfellow Lodge here in Parham. Another branch has fallen from our family tree as Wally Wisteard, our nephew/cousin, also passed after a recent hospital stay. • Thinking of you to Natasha (Lowery) LaFaso who had the misfortune to break her leg. Tough to be in a cast when the weather is becoming warmer. Also to Michael Morrow, who slipped from his cart. • Congratulations to all students who graduated recently and to those who will be very soon. Best of luck as you venture to the next step in your journey of life, whether it's continuing education or joining the work force. • Interested players are geared up to try their hand at this "fairly new" sport or at least to our area. The court in Parham needs a coat of asphalt to help the "bounce" of the "wiffle ball". We are looking for ways to make this happen. Any ideas? Wednesday Euchres are still running at the Sharbot Lake Legion from 1 to 3. Loads of fun. • Happy Travellers are looking for new members. If you are interested, please give Charlotte Brown a call 613-3756337. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday with Pot Luck at 12, meeting to follow. • Sad to see the damage done from the storm to the old mill in Parham. Kudos to all who helped clean up the damages so quickly in our area. Ticks are out in full force. Be sure to check if you've been working in garden or doing outdoor activities. • Special birthday wishes to Sherry Whan earlier this month. Good to see Mary Howes out and about, but please be careful as the traffic seems to be pretty heavy and there is not much space on the side of the road for your walker. Maybe you should think of wearing a safety vest.~Christine & Colleen
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Grounded by Granite, A Memoir by Patti Shales Lefkos By Jeff Green Patti Shales Lefkos does not remember the photo being taken that adorns the cover of her latest book, Grounded By Granite, which is a love letter to Draper Lake, the scene of the her first adventures, and the place she returns to almost every summer from her winter home in British Columbia The book also owes its genesis to the COVID-19 pandemic, in a sense. In the spring of 2020, it became increasingly clear that the annual trip to the island cottage on Draper Lake where Patti has spent most of her summers since she was a child in the 1940's, was not going to happen. As she says in the introduction to Grounded by Granite, “The blues set in. Then I felt guilty for being sad. After all, I live in the safe, peaceful woods at SilverStar Mountain, a resort in the Okanagan Valley. Hardly a bad place to be stuck.” But she said she “longed to visit family and warm my bare feet on the sun-kissed granite on our island.” She had already launched her first book, Nepal One Day at a Time, an adventure travel memoir about her solo volunteering and trekking adventures in the Nepal and the work 591 Maberly Elphin Rd. Maberly ON K0H 2B0
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey a portion of road allowance as set out and described below: Part of the unopened road allowance between Con 6 & 7 Hinchinbrooke lying south of Long Lake as shown in the map below: This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 14th of June, 2022 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent. This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St Sharbot Lake with an option to attend virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting virtually should contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on June 10th, 2022.
that she continues to do for schools in the remote Himalayas. That book had its debut the day before the pandemic struck. And by the time she was finally able to return to Draper Kaje in the summer of 2021, the idea for Grounded by Granite was already in her head, fueled by hours spent during the winter of 2021 “talking and laughing over the phone with my brother Doug in Oakville, rehashing memories.” After missing the summer of 2020, “every tall maple or cedar seemed more precious than before,” she wrote in the introduction to the book The front cover photo of Grounded by Granite was taken when Patti was 2 years old. She does not remember it being taken. It was taken by her grandfather, Will Shales, a graduate of Sydenham High School and Queen’s University, later a science teacher and amateur photographer, as his son Doug, his wife Anne, and their children Doug Jr, Donna and Patti arrived back to Sunset Island, where the Will's family cottage was, and still is, located. They came from Loon island, separated by 400 metres of Draper Lake, the island that would become the location for Patti's childhood adventures, where the cottage that she returns to every year was eventually built. The Shales family arrived at Draper Lake in the 1860's, and to this day the Shales and Stoness families, who farmed along the shores of the lake at the time, are still intermingled on Draper Lake and in nearby Perth Road. The hardships of late 19th century farm life on the Canadian Shield is an essential element of the history of much of Frontenac County, a history that is distinct from that of the more prosperous parts of the county that are located on frac-
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cil: “There are no material errors. “The audit is substantially complete . . . we just need to go over some financial statements.” Storm damage minot “Well, what a weekend we’ve had,” Mayor Frances Smith said during the Mayor’s Remarks section of the agenda. “We didn’t have a lot of damage like some places had but there was some at the back of Oso Hall and to some shingles at the medical centre. “Many thanks to the work of the roads crews and firefighters. “They didn’t get much of a long weekend.” Disconnecting
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close a portion of road allowance as set out and described below. The Municipality proposes to convey easements over a portion of the closed road allowance in favour of two properties described as PIN 36229-0087 and 36229-0088 PT LT 19-20 CON 3 OSO BEING FORCED RD (AKA OSO RD) BTN N LIMIT OF TRAVELLED RD & E LIMIT OF RDAL BTN CON 2 AND CON 3 OSO IN LT 20 CON 3 OSO; S/T INTEREST IN FR713147; CENTRAL FRONTENAC This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 14th of June, 2022 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.
Dated this 20th day of May, 2022
This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St Sharbot Lake with an option to attend virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting virtually should contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on June 10th, 2022.
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tures limestone and better, deeper soil. Farming was always a struggle, as it was for the Stoness and Shales families, who survived through effort and enterprise. By the 1940's, second and third generations had moved on to cities elsewhere in Ontario and Canada, but were always drawn back home. It was like that for the descendants of the Shales family, and still is today. Grounded by Granite features anecdotes from the decades that followed, weaving memories of the lake and the lives of the Shales family through 7 decades, years often punctuated with fears of losing ownership of the island. For people with family roots in the area, some of the names and places will be familiar. And for anyone else who has experienced summer weeks or months on the water; the heat of the afternoon sun, warm nights and cold nights, the buzz of mosquitoes, the stories ring true. Grounded by Granite captures the gradual increase in comfort level on the island as well, the transition from spending a week or two every summer in a heavy canvas tent, cooking over an open fire, to building and upgrading the family cottage, as well as telling the stories of generations of children growing up and growing old. It is a great summer read, or a cozy armchair companion during the long, cold winter months when sun-kissed rocks are nowhere to be found, certainly not on the Canadian Shield. Grounded by Granite is available on Amazon and locally at Trousdale’s General Store in Sydenham, Books on Main in Bath and Novel Idea in Kingston. Drop by to meet Patti at the Westport Market and at Jamie Brick’s Fantasy in the Forest Art Show, July 16 and 17. ■
Council approved a “disconnecting from work policy that will allow all Township employees to not engage in work-related communications, to be free from the performance of work. “I probably breached it the other day when I called Cathy (CAO MacMunn) and said ‘I know you’re not working but things are blowing around.” The Mayor said it applies to all employees but there are exceptions for health and safety such as clearing roads or a state of emergency is called. “But not if you just want to talk to somebody about something,” she said. ■
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Hopeful Harvest In Sunbury By Kelli McRobert s my community travels continue, I headed down to Inverary (my old stomping ground) last week to see what all my neighbours were buzzing about. There was talk of a family farm that had been a 68-acre homestead for the Keys family for over 150 years that has since been turned into a charming plant, veggie, and flower shop by the current owners Stan and Carole Anne. Hopeful Harvest was named after Hope, the daughter, and has been serving the gardening needs of the community for the past few years. As I rounded the curve along Sunbury Road it was easy to locate #1239 as the red barn stood out, a beacon with pops of gorgeous colours, lined with planters, rustic props, and bright floral blooms that drew the eyes and stimulated that ‘happy place’ for those that love everything gardening. I was warmly greeted by Oscar, hesitant at first, as he sniffed and circled, curious as to who this visitor was, “friend or foe” as I crunched along the gravel drive looking for his mistress. A friendly tabby cat name Cali escorted me back to the green houses where I was met with a friendly wave ‘hello’ as Carole-Anne lugged her hoses diligently between the various pots and trays that lined the large protective structures. She had worked up a sweat as she lovingly tended to the myriad of plants, vegetables, and gardens. As we entered the first greenhouse, I was comforted, the warmth of the enclosure, and the earthy smells reminded me of gardening with my mother as a child, and the visual ‘candy store’ was in full bloom awakening my senses and bringing me an inner peace. As we wandered through the well laid out spaces, CaroleAnne was sharing stories of how she met her husband Stan and the history of the farm that lines both sides of the highway with a coveted view of the river that winds
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its way behind the property gently carving out the sloped edges. She was the catalyst behind opening the shop as the pandemic demonstrated the need for local foods and supplies, as transportation and delays began to empty shelves and increase price gouging through various vendors. Stan is ‘very handy’ she professed as she gave me a tour of the bright red buildings, each one offering shelter, shade, and an inviting space to display rustic local crafts and creative barn finds that she displays with flora and fauna as the background. It was like an Alice in Wonderland tour as each nook and cranny gave me creative ideas on plants, planters, wall art, and windmills that moved with each breeze and entertained me visually as we headed back to the field. Carole-Anne is experimenting with potted plants in the ground, and they have begun the task of planting the fields and readying them for the fall harvest with neat rows and seasonal veggies that will be on offer in the next few months. Perennials will be in bloom and the plan is to have a cutting garden for fresh flowers to purchase to celebrate upcoming events and savouring the sights and smells of summer blooms. As our short interview extended over a few hours, we found ourselves chatting about this and that while enjoying the sunshine and cool breezes and the mutual appreciation we had for the ability of nature to calm our spirits and boost our moods one petal at a time. The birds chimed in as Oscar and Cali came and went requesting head rubs and chin scratches as they lounged in the grassy patches and stretched tired muscles in the warm sunshine. Carole-Anne and I parted ways, kindred spirits it seems and thankful for the meeting and the ability to spend a few moments relaxed, chatting and sharing a laugh or two about our past, present and future dreams….both of
Carole Anne Keys , owner of Hopeful Harvest.
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Card of Thanks
OBITUARY
Thank You ~ Bowick
Members of Rosemarie Bowick’s family would like to thank all those who attended her Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 22. Thanks also go to those who were unable to attend but sent good wishes. Special thanks to friends who shared thoughts and memories – daughter Rhonda Gauthier, long time Villages Beautiful member Doris Campsall, Mayor Frances Smith, close friend Alison Robinson, old friend/ quilter/tole painter Christine Piche and cousin/“sister”/friend Linda Buccino. The original program called for a brief ceremony in Oso Park to dedicate trees newly planted in Rosemarie’s memory and in recognition of Villages Beautiful volunteers. This part was relocated from the park to Oso hall because of rain but many of the guests enjoyed a visit to the park before and after the celebration. Food and bar service were provided by Brad Long and his family, new owners of the restaurant, Belong Sharbot Lake (formerly, The Maples). Mike McKenzie of Seed to Sausage also provided some of the food and took a shift or two on the bar. Five star ratings and thanks go to all of these. In my closing remarks at the celebration of life, I quoted from Rosemarie’s grave marker “To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die”. Thanks, once again to all of you for keeping Rosemarie alive in our hearts. Bill Bowick
Thank you – Harper
The family of Kim Harper would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our family and friends who have helped us through this very difficult time. The gifts of food, cards, flowers, visits, donations to the Diabetes Association and caring thoughts and prayers have touched us deeply. To Rev. Shelley Roberts for the spiritual service, Richard Woods for the beautiful solo and Stanley Stinchcombe for providing the music. To Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion during this difficult time and to Cole Lake Free Methodist Church for providing the lunch at the Celebration of Life after the service.
OBITUARY Lodge, William (Bill) Oscar
Peacefully at home in Verona surrounded by his family on April 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Linda Lodge (nee Livingstone) of 52 years and loving father of Lorraine, David and Pamela Boomhour (Tony). Much loved Grampa of Kayla, Zach, Davey and Lucas. Beloved brother of Brian Lodge (Wendy) and family from Danville, Quebec. A celebration of life will take place at the Verona Free Methodist Church June 12, 2022 at 2pm - 6804 Road 38 Verona, ON.
Joe LaPointe (October 24, 1944 - May 25, 2022) Our cherished and beloved husband, Dad and Poppa passed away at the Perth Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 25,2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rosemary (nee Fox) and his three children Aaron (or as Joe called him “Bubba”), Chrissy (Bruce) and Carrie (Dan). His four grandchildren will miss him so very much Emily Rose, Brayden, Charlie and Emily. Joe is also survived by his sister Gloria McEwen (Ken) and several nieces and nephews who will miss his wisecracks and sense of humour. Joe’s family was his world and they were always his main priority. Second only to his family was his love of nature and baseball. He loved to fish, hunt and to sit and watch wildlife. He was an avid baseball fan who played and coached for many years, never missing a blue jays game. Following cremation, the family will receive friends at the Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 11am-1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1pm. Burial of the urn will take place at the Parham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Central Frontenac Minor Ball association. These donations will be to help subsidize families who need assistance for their children to play ball.
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Ritchie, Kenneth “Grant”
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful gentleman Grant who passed away suddenly at his home on May 21, 2022, at the age of 78. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda. Loving brother of Bill (Shirley), Neva Norman (Bruce), Brenda Votary (Allan) and Bob. Treasured stepfather of Lisa O’Neil (Tim), Christine Ryan (Rob), Colleen Bencze (Jeff). Grampa to Elisha, Brooklyn, Blake, Gracie, and Charlize who he adored, and they loved and respected him dearly. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Etta Ritchie and first wife Mary-Ellen. Grant will be missed by the Young and Kincaid families as well as many nieces, nephews and his fur babies Panda and Marley. Grant was exceptional at everything he did. He enjoyed wood turning, carpenter work and masonry. He was an electrician at Dupont for several years. After retirement he maintained houses on Howe Island. As per Grant’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life was held at the Perth Road Hall on Sunday, May 29, 2022. A private family interment will take place at a later date. For those who wish; donations may be made to the Perth Road Sunday School Furnace in Grant’s memory. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
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Please join us as we celebrate Ann’s adventures June 11 at Crow Lake - 2pm-4pm RSVP to Rhonda.leduc@rogers.com or Christine at nicksmama05@gmail.com
Interment Cleo Price (MacCrimmon)
Feb.16,1935 – October 29,2020 The family of Cleo Price invite you join them in a Graveside Service for their Mom, Grandma and Aunt. June 11th, 2022 11:00 a.m. at Mountain Grove Cemetery, 1249 Frontenac Rd. Luncheon to follow at the Community Hall 1522 Mountain Grove Rd. Bring a lawn chair if you wish.
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Parks, David Dwayne
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne passed away on May 25th, 2022 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Marian. Dwayne will be fondly remembered by his siblings; Marg (Laverne), Deb (Steve), Beth, Ken (Sandy), Nancy, Brad and Angie (Darren) and by his sister-in-law Leonie. He is predeceased by his parents Dave and Carmel Parks and by his brothers Bruce and Douglas. Dwayne will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and co-workers. A celebration of Dwayne’s life will take place at a later date. In memory of him, memorial contributions to the South Sherbrooke Fire Station, The Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth.
Walter “Wally” William Wisteard Passed away at peacefully at the Kingston Health Science Centre on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 46. He will be greatly missed by his wife Melanie (nee Fox). Forever in the hearts of his parents Larry and Mary Wisteard. Beloved brother of Rob Wisteard. He will be sadly missed by his niece Ava-Lynn Fox who called him “Uncle Wally”. Lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Gail Fox and brother-in-law Curtis Fox. Cremation has been performed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.
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The family of the late Ralph Gary Clow “Yogi” sadly announce his passing on December 14, 2021. He leaves behind his brothers Rodney (Dorothy) and Stephen. Fondly remembered by his cherished niece Penny (Tim) Cota, nephews Robbie, Ryan (Christine) and Brock along with great nephews William, Conner, Oliver and great niece Abigail as well as many cousins. Gary was predeceased by his father Gordon and infant nephew Ashley. Cremation has taken place with a graveside service being held at the Parham Cemetery on June 11th at 3pm.
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the Township of Addington Highlands TEMPORARY OPERATOR DENBIGH YARD The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Temporary Operator at the Denbigh Yard. Reporting to the Manager of Roads and Waste, the temporary operator is to provide a variety of construction, snow/ ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public. Ideally the successful candidate would: • have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks safely and efficiently; • possess knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities, and safety procedures; • possess knowledge of road maintenance and construction standards, by-laws and other applicable legislation; • have a class “DZ” drivers’ license; • be willing to obtain an “AZ” drivers’ license; • live and/or board within a thirty (30) minute radius of the Denbigh Yard. This is a unionized position and the compensation for this position is $23.44 per hour. Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter, drivers abstract and detailed resume including references, by 16:00 Friday June 10th, 2022 to the undersigned. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Brett Reavie, Manager of Road & Waste roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 telephone: (613) 336-2286 ext. 206 fax: (613) 336-2847 The Township of Addington Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Human Rights Code. The Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or the assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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5TH ANNUAL ARTISAN SALE, Saturday, June 4th, 9:30 to 2, 6522 Rd 38 Verona. Garden art, woodworking, solar lights, birdbaths, wire art and much more. GUIDED PLANT WALK June 2,16, 30. Holistic healing: signs of wildlife, plant spirit medicine, chakras, reconnecting to seasons. Tawny@ woodlandpriestess.com INDIGENOUS STORY CONNECTION to language & gardening. Ages 4-10 June 5, 14 & 28 Tawny is metis & has been studying anishinaabemowin language. Tawny@ woodlandpriestess.com PERMACULTURE HOMESTEAD HOLISTIC HEALING private tours. Located on woodland paradise in arden. Learn gardening, plant spirit medicine, chakras, reconnecting to seasons. Tawny@woodlandpriestess.com
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TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341
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CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com 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 RHUBARB – 3589 Murvale Boundary Road call 613-376-3113 – mornings are best SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com SLAB WOOD $25 a load. Green pine. Some good boards. Pick-up near Bob's Lake on weekdays. Dry or select available. Email david@brambleheights.com
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GRASS CUTTING - person to cut 2 meadows (approx 1 acre each) every two weeks from June 1 - Sept 30, 2022. Located north of Sharbot Lake, Bell Line, contact clcanivet@ gmail.com SOMEONE TO WORK & PLANT a two-acre field near Mountain Grove. Price negotiable. 613-335-4890
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ANYTHING METAL, FREE PICKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 613375-6377, leave message. 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. LOMI LOMI MASSAGE in woodland escape, Arden. A Hawaiian spiritual technique for relaxation using long circular movements & heat. Tawny@woodlandpriestess.com PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300.
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Connections Adult Learning Incorporated as Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres
Executive Director Job Search Advertisement Location: Sharbot Lake, Ontario The Connections Adult Learning (CAL) is a small not-for-profit agency that provides Basic Literacy & Skills and other training to adult learners to support their ability to seek and retain employment or further education and increase their overall wellbeing. This is done by increasing communication, numeracy and digital literacy skills. The CAL offices are located in Sharbot Lake and Northbrook in beautiful Frontenac and Lennox & Addington counties. Located 45 minutes north Kingston Ontario, the area offers all the necessities of everyday living while exploring the beautiful landscapes, plentiful lakes, and quaint villages. The CAL Executive Director’s role is to lead the organization as a thriving community resource supporting adult learners across the region. The Executive Director will lead the organization by communicating a clear purpose, focusing the organization on its mission and ensuring smooth operations of the agency and its programs. This requires an individual who is passionate about the agency’s community and its mission. The Executive Director will ensure sound financial management of the organization, including the diversification of funding sources, and act as the agency’s champion across the region and in the Literacy and Basic Skills community. Required skills: • Understanding of the legal framework and requirements for not-for-profits and charities in Ontario • Demonstrated community leadership capabilities • Demonstrated management skills – staff and volunteer management, program management, project management • Demonstrated financial skills – fundraising, grant writing, ability to prepare and manage budgets, ability to create and understand financial reports • Excellent communications skills – excellent written & oral communication skills, including ability to promote CAL within its various communities and ability to create marketing materials for all media types • Demonstrated relationship management skills – ability to build strong community and individual relationships, create and maintain positive relations with partners, funders, staff, volunteers, stakeholders, clients and the community • Knowledge of current adult learning methodologies and literacy issues Minimum $45,000/annum based on a 28 to 30-hour work week. Wage commensurate with further work hours. Please send resumes to resumes@ CAL.ca before noon June 13th, 2022. Interviews will be held June 20th and 21st, 2022 For further information and job description visit www.ncalc.ca or call Joyce Bigelow Work 613-279-2499 or Home office 613375-6640 Prepared by BainGroup Consulting
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• In-person services continue - Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. Everyone is welcome. Masks are still required and Covid-19 protocols are still in place. • At present, we are continuing the search process to hire a new minister but will continue with Supply/Lay Ministers or personnel until a suitable candidate is found. • Perth Road Sunday School Hall Craft/ bake/plant sale – Thanks to all who took part and donated. • OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS • THE Leland Helping Hand will be starting their 4 hand Euchre games on June 9th at 1:00pm at Harris Park Hall in Perth Road Village. All are welcome. Also looking for new members. Please contact Peggy Newport 613-353-2635. • Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Cost is $2.00. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.
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• I’ve got the dirt on a new business in the area… I needed some triple mix and it’s got my veggies thriving so if gardening is your thing/ you need soil/mulch, give Hamill Forestry a try, located at 3056 Sydenham road. Many of our local businesses can help us with our green thumb. Foodland has some veggie plants this year, Home Hardware has seeds and other needs, and as always, the knowledgeable crew at Silverbrook Garden centre can help you get your hands dirty and get growing. There are many others, I’m sure, in our area. It’s nice to see people getting into growing vegetables. A great local hobby, and lots of seasoned gardeners to get advice from. • Wishing Samantha Orr (nee Allen) a happy birthday on June 1st. Sorry, Sam, I had to do it… Also wishing my mother-in-law Belva a happy birthday on June 2nd (as well as myself, who shares the birthday date - happy birthday to me... haha). Hope all those who celebrate June birthdays have special ones. • Don’t forget to get out and vote on June 2nd if you haven’t already done so. Polls are open from 9-9. • Canada Day is a month away. Let’s make this year's celebration at the Point the one to remember. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated to help that day, so if you have some time and are able to help out, that’d be appreciated. Let’s show how proud we are to be Canadian, decorate the village, join the parade, and the festivities at the Point. Our Santa Claus parade was epic. Let’s get our red and white on. • Are you an artist or interested in art? Please consider joining a proposed arts council at the Grace Centre to bring back the Grace Gallery. Contact Virginia at walkervk@queensu.ca. • Nice weather is here, which means more people walking and out and about. Then we get the hot rod drivers. We are not the Daytona 500 speedway, guys and gals. And seriously, with the cost of gas, is it worth putting your life and others at risk by speeding through our village? Please, be smart and be safe.
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• The 5th Annual Artisan Sale will be held on Saturday, June 4 from 9:30am to 2pm at 6522 Hwy 38, Verona. Solar lights, wood working, bird baths, garden art and much more! • Style Revival will be open on Saturday, June 11 from 10 to 1pm. Style Revival is a free clothing store. It is also open Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm. They take donations of clothing and accessories - clean and in good condition. Located at the Verona Free Methodist Church. • Celebration of Life for Bill Lodge will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 2pm at Verona Free Methodist Church.
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Friday June 3
SNOW ROAD STATION - COMMUNITY COFFEE 10am. Snow Road Hall. Join us for coffee & conversation. Come out and meet your neighours. VERONA - 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 1:30pm. Rivendell golf course. Shotgun start, enter as single, pair or foursome. Dinner at Course. New golfers welcome. Supporting Seniors Programs. Info David Townsend SFCSC, 613-3766477 x 301 or david.townsend@SFCSC.ca
Saturday June 4
INVERARY - HIGH TEA 3pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Some tickets still available. $20. reservations 613353-2257. SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST Sharbot Lake Legion. Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $6, under 5 free. In support of CDN Red Cross for Ukraine. HARROWSMITH - SPRING PLANT SALE 9am-1pm. Gilmour’s On 38. Grandmothers by the Lake Annual Sale. CASH ONLY Info contact Sondra 613-375-6192 or Carol 613-583-0314 VERONA - 5TH ANNUAL ARTISAN SALE 9:30am-2pm. Verona Foodland. Bird Baths, solar lights, garden art and more! BOLINGBROKE - ANNUAL LOBSTERFEST ABC Hall. Info contact lynne.lang1410@gmail.com or 613273-8834.
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Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC 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 the 28th day of June, 2022, at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office. Description of Lands: Part Lot 27-29, Concession 3, being Part 4, 13R-12257, geographic Township of Clarendon, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. PIN: 36188-0249 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $77,000.00 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,745.80 W 1/2 Lot 10, Concession 3, geographic Township of Miller, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. PIN 36193-0154 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500.00 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,258.70 W 1/2 Lot 24, Concession 5, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. PIN 36206-0165 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $30,000.00 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,857.45 Part of Lot 26, Concession 3, being Part 1, 13R-5304, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. s/t FR713383 and PD2252. PIN 36206-0096(LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $91,000.00 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,869.28
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. 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, the relevant land transfer tax, and HST, if applicable. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. The land does not include the mobile home situate on the land, if applicable. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Sandra Lessard, Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0
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Tuesday June 7
NORTHBROOK - FLINTON DINERS 12pm. Land O’ Lakes Community Services. Spaghetti Lunch $10. Min of 15 ppl to host event! RSVP Shelby 613-336-8934 x 229 ASAP
Friday June 10
SNOW ROAD STATION - COMMUNITY COFFEE 10am-12pm. Snow Road Hall. Join us for coffee and conversation. Come out & meet your neighbours! INVERARY - COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 1-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall. If in need of the foodbank contact storringtonlionsclub@gmail.com or 613-353-6609
Saturday June 11
NORTHBROOK - DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES 10am. Northbrook Lions Hall. DJ, light snack
What’s Up in the Night Sky? Planets Galore! June 2022 by Fred Barrett he appearance of all seven planets in the eastern morning sky later this month before sunrise, will present to us a pretty rare view of all the main bodies of our solar system. On the 24th, they will all be lined up along the ecliptic with a crescent Moon near the middle. Grab your
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above the border of Earth and sky. Use succeeding late nights/early mornings to get use to the timing and how they present themselves above the horizon. In order of appearance, they are Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Venus and Mercury and they will all be along the line of the ecliptic. You will definitely need good eyes and binoculars to find Neptune and Uranus. Mercury will be a challenge too. By the 24th, all 7 will be above the horizon about 45 minutes before sunrise. Summer Solstice occurs at 5:14 am on the 21st and it marks the shortest night of the year. It’s all longer nights after that; which is good or bad depending on how much you like winter. But before then, we can enjoy some of the best constellations and Deep Sky Objects of the year. The Milky Way is swinging in from the east and next month we’ll do a tour of its wonders. I managed a few pictures of last month’s total Lunar Eclipse. Conditions weren’t the greatest here but it still made the grade as the best Lunar eclipse I’ve ever seen. June 1: The Moon is at apogee – 403,833 Kms. June 7: First quarter Moon. June 14: Full Moon. This is called the Trees Fully Leaved Full Moon. It’s also named the Berries Ripen Full Moon. I call it the Strawberry Pies will be Ready Soon Full Moon. The Moon is at perigee – 355,357
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Tuesday July 26
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Thursday June 8
CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm. Barrie Hall. Speaker Anne Leggatt ‘Beautiful Plants that Spread’
Kms. June 20: Last quarter Moon. June 21: Summer Solstice occurs at 5:14 am EDT. It is also National Indigenous Peoples Day. June 24: All seven planets and a crescent Moon are in a line along the ecliptic 45 minutes before sunrise. June 26: The Moon passes 3 degrees above Venus at 4 am EDT. June 27: The Moon passes 4 degrees above Mercury at 4 am EDT. June 28: New Moon. June 29: The Moon is at apogee – 404,293 Kms. It is at its furthest distance from Earth this year. Enjoy the planets this month and keep looking up! Follow the links below for information and upcoming events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve: www.northfrontenac.com/en/open-forbusiness/dark-sky-preserve.aspx# www.visitfrontenac.ca/en/explore-anddo/dark-sky-preserve.aspx Useful books, star charts and related items for beginners and through to advanced amateurs can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website. Let me know what you’re finding in the sky, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the emails and the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! ■
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Tawny Stowe: Woodland Priestess by Jeff Green Tawny Stowe moved to the Hughes Road, near Big Clear Lake and Arden, with her mother and step-father, and her young son, in December of 2020. Since then, she has been exploring and developing the property, all the while dealing with family health issues, and putting together educational packages drawn from her varied education and experiences. She has studied agriculture and permaculture in Alberta, is a trained Reiki and Yoga instructor, and has skills in herbal medicine, oracle reading and animal tracking. She is Métis, a member of the Ontario Highlands Métis Association (her mother sits on the council), and her heritage informs her land based teachings in agriculture and language. Last fall, she debuted the Fireweed Learning Community in Frontenac County during the Open Farms event, and has developed a series of workshops that are available this month as a kickoff to the summer gardening season. Under the banner of Woodland Priestess she is offering a guided plant walk on June 16 and 30.. The workshop will touch on holistic healing, wildlife, as well as plant spir-
it medicine, chakras, and reconnecting to the seasons. On June 14 & 28, she will be leading a workshop for children aged 4-10 that focuses squarely on her Métis heritage. The topic is the Indigenous story connection to language and gardening. She also is offering private tours on permaculture healing, gardening and spirit medicine. “When we found this property and were able to purchase it, we realised we are so blessed. There is so much beauty here, such a variety of plants and wildlife for healing and learning. “I was really excited last spring and summer to find Sarsaparilla, Coltsfoot, Liver Lobe, Ginseng, Mullein, Goldenrod, Primrose, all before doing any planting myself. These are all such valuable plants with many, many uses, and beauty. All that is missing is Burdock. There is no Burdock here,” she said. A situation that can be easily remedied as there is a pretty good supply of Burdock elsewhere in the surrounding region. “One of the other reasons we are blessed living here, is the support we have received from some of our neigh-
bours. We are considering doing some things together, and I really appreciate all of the help,” she said. To contact Tawny Stowe, or book a spot in a workshop, go to tawny@woodlandpriestess.com or go to her website woodlandpriestess.com ■
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Final Tax Notices Final Tax Notices will be issued the week of June 1, 2022. If you do not receive your Final Tax Notice by June 20, please contact the tax department. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: June 30, 2022, and September 29, 2022. It is important that you retain your tax bill until September as no further bills/reminders will be issued. For information on payment options please visit our website or contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or taxes@southfrontenac.net.
Call for Submissions – Indigenous Art Installation for Glendower Heritage Garden Project South Frontenac was successful in securing funding through the 2022 Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to go towards the Glendower Heritage Garden. As such, the Township is asking for artist submissions for the design and creation of an Indigenous art installation in Glendower park. The deadline for proposal submissions is July 15, 2022, with an installation deadline of September 15th, 2022. For more information, visit www.southfrontenac.net/tenders
2022 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for the 2022 year are now available for $30.00 each. As of March 1, 2022, Dog tags will only be available for purchase at the Municipal office located at 4432 George St., Sydenham.
Hinchinbrooke Road Work Update The Township will be finalizing repairs to Hinchinbrooke Road at the Spring Lake crossing during the month of July 2022. These repairs will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete and will be followed by the application of a double surface treatment that will be carried out over a period of 2-3 days in late August. It is anticipated that the roadway will be reduced to a single lane while the above activities are carried out, and then returned to two (2) lanes at the end of each workday. Residents are reminded to drive slowly and obey traffic controls when travelling through designated work zones. Additional questions or concerns can be directed to the Public Services Department at 613-376-3027 ext.4431 or via email to pwsupport@southfrontenac.net
Household Hazardous Waste Depot The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is now open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste. New Payment Option for Planning & Building Fees As of April 4, 2022, residents and customers working with the Development Services department will now have the option of paying permit and application fees via credit card. This can be done in office, or online by visiting www.southfrontenac.net/payonlineDSD/. Should you have questions, please contact 613-376-3027 ext. 2226. Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period.
TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – June 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – June 9, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – June 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm
2022 Municipal Election Information Nominations for the positions of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee must be made on the prescribed form available at the Township Office or at www.southfrontenac.net/election. Nomination forms must be filed, with the prescribed declaration by at least 25 persons either in person or by your agent with the Returning Officer between May 2 and August 19, 2022 during normal office hours; and on Friday, August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
THINGS TO DO Swim & Day Camp Registration After a two year hiatus, we are thrilled to host our Swim & Day Camps once again in 2022! Children ages 4 - 12 are welcome to join our enthusiastic, energetic, caring staff members in a safe environment that encourages children to realize their potential and follow their dreams. Day Camp will be offered at The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point in Battersea starting on July 4th. Swim Lessons will be offered at The Point in Sydenham starting July 18th. Registration opens on May 9th! Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/SwimandDayCamps for dates, rates, and times, or email campcoordinator@ southfrontenac.net for more information.
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.
South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide Our previous recreation guide has transformed this year into the new 2022 Community Services & Activity Guide. Accessible in print or online on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ActivityGuide/
Career Opportunities • Competition 22-03-RD – Swim Instructors • Competition 22-21-PS – Director of Public Services – Closes June 3 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.
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to demean and make small those who did not fit the mold that society had fabricated. Horses in the Sand is a timely celebration of both sexual and indigenous identity(ies). It is a brutally honest and courageous account of one woman’s struggle, but it reaches far beyond the individual experience. Lorrie Potion’s memoir is a story that can give people hope, especially to those struggling with their sexual and indigenous identities. ■
Land Art Bioblitz At Wintergreen Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world! Are you interested in the outdoors and seeking to connect more deeply to our natural environment? Then the Land Art BioBlitz is for you! The Land Art BioBlitz will take place from Saturday, June 4th to Sunday, June 5th at Wintergreen Studios, near Westport. All are welcome. Come to learn about
the species that live alongside us, and how the species are connected with us and each other. On Saturday, June 4, we open the land to the general public. Sunday, June 5 will be a day of virtual events. This FREE rain or shine event is inclusively designed, accessible, and open for all! For more information and to register, please visit https://www.wintergreenstudios.com/ events/labb-2022 ■
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