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by Jeff Green Ever since she was very young, Kalisa Andrews has been athletic. She started taking dance lessons when she was three and she has remained very active with Dance Fittazet in Sydenham ever since, and is working towards becoming a dance instructor in the coming years. She is now 16-years old, and is finishing up her grade 10 year at Sydenham High School. When she was in grade 6, during recess at Harrowsmith Public school, friends of hers were playing football, and she caught a pass. Something about the way she caught the ball made her friend suggest that she come out to the Thousand Islands Minor Football League (TIMFL) to play. “I did not know much about football at the time,” she said in a phone interview this week. “My dad was a hockey and baseball fan, and if we watched any sports at home it was hockey. But I went out for the TIMFL and I loved the sport, and we became a football family,” she said, in an interview this week. After playing with the boys in the TIMFL for a few years, she developed a feel for the game, and a lot of skills. She also found that the strength training for football helped her dancing, and the flexibility she learned from dance helped her become better at football. When she started at Sydenham High School in 2020, there was no football, or any inter-school sports at all, because of the pandemic. But when football came back in 2021, she knew a lot of the boys who were trying out from the team from the TIMFL, and she wondered if she should try out. “I asked one of the team’s coaches if I should try out, and he said I should, so I

did and I made the team.” Not only is Kalista a girl playing a sport that has been traditionally played by boys, she plays middle linebacker, one of the most physical positions in the game. That was not the only challenge that she faced last fall. Being the only girl playing a boys’ sport was also an adjustment. “The boys were great. I know most of them from TIMFL and they are comfortable hitting me just like they hit each other. And the coaches were great as well. But at school I was a bit nervous about it.” There is a tradition at SHS for the football team to wear their jerseys to school on the day of a game, and before the first game of the season, she was self-conscious about wearing the jersey all day. She wore it anyway, however. “I was nervous because it was the only girl wearing a football jersey, and I thought girls would not understand what I was doing, but it was ok, and by the end of the season everyone got used to it.” Playing for the Sydenham Golden Eagles Junior Team last fall was especially demanding because they were a particularly good team. They lost only one game enroute to the first Kingston Association of Secondary Schools Athletic Association (KASSAA) junior football championship for SHS in over 20 years. Kalista also plays flag football in a league in Kingston, and one of the coaches in that league said there was a national Under 18 (U18) women’s football championship that Ontario competes in, and she might want to try out for the team. That sent her to Ottawa for the first tryouts at Carleton University. She made the top 40, and then went back for the second tryout, and she is now one of two young women from Southeastern Ontario, along

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Sydenham Golden Eagle Kalista Andrews will play in the U18 Girls Football Championship in Regina.

Frontenac County Set To Begin $4.5 Million Upgrade To Admin Offices

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South Frontenac Council – June 7

Council unanimously endorses RPL Plan

etween the 255 page Recreation Parks and Leisure (RPL) master plan, and the equally-long Official Plan update, Council has had an enormous amount of reading to digest in the past few weeks. The meeting began at 6 to accommodate discussion of the RPL plan. In introducing the document Tim LaPrade, Arena and Recreation Manager, described it as “a high-level document, to be used as a guide moving forward, to track progress, and intended to be reviewed and updated at ten-year intervals.” Councillor Norm Roberts asked where the local recreation committees fit into the picture. LaPrade replied: “They are the conduit to the communities and will definitely be involved in recommendations and decisions.” Councillor Ross Sutherland asked whether there was a budget for ‘quick fixes’ such as portable toilet at boat ramps and trail access points. He also mentioned that the large community of residents on Daly Road and Cliffside had no recreation facilities, and would benefit by having some sort of foot/cycle path connecting them to Bowes Park. Councillor John McDougall said: “This plan is valuable! Four things stood out for

me: The inventory (of facilities) is huge and involved; there’s a plan to approach the operating cost challenge; the plan for studies on the halls In Glendower, Fermoy, Verona and Hartington, and there is a cultural component. “Very few levels of government know where to put culture - the Ontario government has lumped transportation, immigration and culture all together.. This expansion of recreation planning gets away from the silos in its discussion of trails, age friendly activities, transportation, arts, festivals, natural resources, heritage initiatives, libraries and seniors’ centres. We have a package to guide us for ten years, which can make a considerable difference in a lot of areas. LaPrade said in his 22 years of experience, South Frontenac has a lot of support from both the municipality and the residents: “We are in great shape moving forward.” Several spoke of the value of volunteers in almost all aspects of recreation. Councillor Ron Sleeth said “Every group using Storrington Centre turns all the money they raise back into the community.” LaPrade said the current haphazard user fee systems are cumbersome and hard

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to administer: the processes need to be cleaned up. Council unanimously endorsed the plan. The full document is on the Township website, in the agenda for this meeting. Deputy Mayor Councillor Ray Leonard was sworn in as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of term. Resurfacing of Verona McMullen Netsport Courts Council approved the bid submission from Jeff Wallen’s Construction in the amount of $184,800 in relation to resurfacing of McMullen Netsports Courts, to be done in spring 2023. The township will do the necessary demolition this fall, in preparation. Private Lane Upgrades Council approved the grant subsidies for the 2022 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program for the initial 23 recipients as outlined in the June 7th, 2022 report, totalling $98,460.01. These were approved to permit the applicants to proceed with their projects: three other projects are pending, awaiting completion of their applications. “This program is a win for all: it was Del Stowe’s idea, and has been a great program,” commented Mayor Vandewal. Sydenham Parking Restrictions Council agreed to a uniform 2-hour parking restriction on Sydenham Mill Street from Rutledge Road to George St 8am-6pm. This approach would meet the current bylaw intent of encouraging parking turnover in the core commercial area and would deter the practice of residential properties consuming parking spaces for extended periods during core business hours. Signage will be posted. Staffing Updates Council welcomed James Thompson as Deputy Clerk and Nicolas Hoornweg as Building Inspector. The current Deputy Treasurer will be taking a leave in August for a period of 12 months. Emily Caird, the current Executive Assistant/Communications Officer applied and was selected as the successful candidate for the position. She will be starting as Acting Deputy Treasurer as of June 6th but will share her time between the two positions until a replacement for her position is found. BILL 109

In response to a query from Councillor Morey, Clair Dodds, Director of Development Services described the Provincially required planning changes and associated funding penalties as “very impactful, with substantial implications.” She said that municipalities across the province are trying to work out how to address these, and she expects it will be necessary to pre-review applications prior to declaring them complete enough to enter the timeline for final approval . Council Comments Councillor Sleeth asked about centreline road marking: Dunlop said that the company doing the work travels from Carleton Place, and although they will complete the work on main highways in this and neighbouring municipalities in June, they are postponing work on the secondary roads until August, due to current high cost of diesel fuel. “That’s an issue,’ said Sleeth: ‘We are expecting to have a lot of recreation traffic during the summer this year.” Several said the fire ban information needed to be consistent: whenever the Fire Chief calls a ban, the township website and offices need to be updated immediately. “The Township website is not user friendly,’ said Councillor Ruttan; “The whole thing needs to be reviewed.” Deputy Mayor Leonard asked who had been doing the spraying from a helicopter near Howes Lake; he had received several complaints. Mayor Vandewal said he thought it may have been the Ministry of Natural Resources. No one seemed certain. Closed Session Questioned Councillor Sutherland questioned having an unopened road closure and sale issue added to the closed session agenda. A lively discussion followed, with the result that the matter was removed from the incamera session and resolved in public. Due to the historical nature of the problem, including the possibility that the applicant might have been paying taxes on a bit of Township property, a compromise price of $3000. was agreed upon.

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Addington Highlands Assets Need $104 Million Over 30 Years By Craig Bakay ddington Highlands Township needs about $104 million in cost spending over the next 30 years for tax-supported assets, Andrew Mirabella of Hemson Consulting told Council at its regular meeting June 7 in Flinton. Hemson was contracted to identify the current state of the Township’s infrastructure and make recommendations so that service levels are maintained (also considering growth related infrastructure). An Asset Management Plan is required by Ontario Regulation 588/17 to be in place by July 1 of this year. “The Township has applied sound asset management principles and processes to date,” he said. According to the study, the Township has assets of $146.2 million currently, of which 67 per cent or $97,668,000 is roads, 19 per cent or $28,216,046 is buildings, 9 per cent or $13,046,616 is bridges, 4 per cent or $5,821,510 is vehicles and 1 per cent or $1,435,073 is equipment. “Overall, assets are in ‘fair condition,’” he said. However, while about 55 per cent or $81.1 million of the assets are rated ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good,’ about 8 per cent or $11.4 million are considered to be in ‘Fair’ condition and about 37 per cent (mostly roads and vehicle assets) are considered to be in ‘Poor’ or ‘Very Poor’ condition. He said that while Canada Community Building Fund (the former gas tax) funding could be expected of about $77,000 per year, that would still leave about a $70 mil-

lion funding gap over 30 years. “We realize that $70 million is probably unrealistic,” he said. Mirabella presented two strategies for potentially closing the gap — an increase in capital funding of $88,000 per year (2.69 per cent of the Township’s estimated 2022 tax levy revenue) to meet the requirement by 2041 or an increase in capital funding by $57,000 (1.74 per cent of the Township’s estimated 2022 tax levy revenue) per year to mee the requirement by 2051. “Over such a long period, we’ll go through many Councils and governments,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “Infrastructure costs are going up right across the country. “Are you getting any feedback as to government funding increases?” “These numbers are based on 2022 dollars,” Mirabella said. “It’s difficult to predict the next 10 years.” In a parallel report by Dep. Treasurer Natalie Tryon, which she said covered much the same ground as the Hemson report, Tryon recommended the Township “consider increasing annual capital contributions.” “Yes,” said Fritsch. “It’s not an actual funding commitment. “We are committing only to a plan.” “I see the plan as more of being aware of the condition of our assets rather than the dollar value it’s going to take to upgrade them,” said Coun. David Miles. SINCE 1970

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• Vaccinations! Public Health will be offering first, second, third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines from 10:15 am. to 3 pm. on Friday, June 17th at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Walk-in only, no need to book appointments. For more information and to check your eligibility if unsure, contact the health unit's call centre at 613 549 1232 ext. 4. • Pilates & Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church. Pilates on Mondays at 6:15 pm. and Yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. • Intro to Pickleball Clinics. Are you curious about North America’s fastest growing sport? The Sunbury Pickleball Club is sponsoring clinics at the beginner & intermediate levels at Gerald Ball Park. Certified pickleball instructor David Bussiere will show you that pickleball is fun! All equipment provided. For details contact Al Rankin at alrankin@xplornet. ca or phone 353-6650. • Fish Fry & Strawberry Shortcake! Join us on Saturday June 18th at Battersea United Church. . Dinner is from 5 to 7 pm and includes homemade potato salad, cabbage salad, pickles, rolls and baked beans. Cost is $20 pp or $10 for children 12 and under. • Hopeful Harvest is located at 1239 Sunbury Road. Open Thursday & Friday from 12 noon till 6 pm. and Saturday & Sunday from 10 am. to 5 pm. The store is open various hours, so it is best to check their Facebook page for updated timings. Website is http://hopefulharvest.ca • Bass Season Opens! Saturday June 18th. Fathers' Day is Sunday, June 19th and Happy Summer on June 21. What a weekend! • Craft Show! June 25th from 9 am to 4 pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Vendor info at 613-929-7377. • Local Talent – Open Mic Night on Tuesday June 28th from 6 to 9 pm. at the Coffee House at the Italo-Canadian Club. If you want to perform call 613-542-9323 or email hello@italocanadianclub.com. Open to everyone.

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(Editors note – Under the Maberly banner in last week’s edition, the Inverary column was re-printed instead of the Maberly information. The items from last week are reprinted below, followed by this week’s items.Our apologies to Karen Prytula and all of our readers from Maberly and Bolingbroke. JG) • Sympathy is extended to the Parks family of Maberly for the loss of their brother Dwayne. • Get well wishes go out to a long-time resident of Maberly; Eleanor Munro. May you recover quickly. • Sympathies and Condolences go out to the Bremner and Dixon families for their loss of Rose Dixon and Robert Bremner, both of Maberly. • A huge Thank You goes out to our volunteer firefighters who went door to door doing wellness checks. Thanks also goes out to ALL the first responders, and hydro powerline maintainers. Powerline maintainers from different parts of the province were here to help get power restored. • June 2nd saw the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Maberly Fall River Park. Reeve Brian Campbell gave a short speech then cut the ribbon. On hand were members of the public, municipal staff, and members of the Tay Valley Heritage Properties Township Working Group. The new park has an interactive board as well as a plaque that talks about Maberly’s connection to Leonard Cohen; Canadian poet icon. There is a place to park, two new pic-nic tables, and a canoe/kayak launch. See accompanying photo. • Book Sale at Archives Lanark – Saturday June 25. 10 am to 4 pm. Come on out and look at all the books we have on local history. Some are used, some are brand new. All are very interesting. Every part of Lanark County is written about. Archives Lanark in located in the old Drummond Township Hall, 1920 Concession 7 Rd., Drummond Centre (off Highway 7). Many of the books are written by local authors. Some books will be discounted only at this event. If you go be sure to tell them that you read about the sale in the Frontenac News! (Archives Lanark is a registered charity within Canada) • Weekly Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, at the ABC Hall every Thursday at 1 pm. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. Everyone is welcome. Come out for fun and laughter. Lessons provided for beginners on request. For more informa-

tion contact Freda Russell blueheron2018@gmail.com 613273-2571. • Weekly Musicians Circle – every Thursday evening at 7pm at the ABC Hall. All musicians welcome and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass, etc.) There is no audience, giving musicians an opportunity to network, to learn new material and to play along with others in a relaxed setting. For more information contact Dave Pollard. dpollard@kingston.net • Congratulations to Carolyn Eckersley who won the ABC Hall 50/50 draw on June 4 at the Lobrsterfest. The ABC Hall raised $567.50, and Carolyn took home the same!. Carolyn is from Ottawa and has a cottage on Bob’s Lake.

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• Belated Mississippi News: Sunday, June 5th, approximately 40 people gathered at Snow Road Church for the 137th anniversary of the church. The first service since 2019. Rev. Barry Carr officiated and Wayne, Mary, Brian and Tanya Abrams were the singers. They said it was so lovely to have the beautiful voices back in the church. Hope we don’t have to wait 3 years to celebrate the anniversary again. A lovely luncheon was served at the Community Centre after the service. I know it was lovely because I got three plates of “loveliness” – fruit, sandwiches and dessert – delivered to me by Elaine with a beautiful bouquet of purple irises. The most beautiful fragrance went all through my house. Thanks a million Elaine. • On June 4th, I had a wonderful visit from Olive and Brenda Allan. They came for two hours and the time just flew. Great to see Olive out for the day. • Harriett and Bob and Rose Riddell took me to Verona and we had a wonderful meal at Muddy Waters on that pouring rain day around the 1st of 2nd of June. It was great to spend the rainy day with friends, enjoy a great meal and each other. • Harriett and Alice and I went to the Fall River Café on June 7th after my doctor appointment. Eating again! There is something so good about eating out with your friends. Shirley Mumby joined us. It is a fantastic restaurant to eat at, lovely tasty meals and great staff. If you haven’t been there – go. You will not be disappointed. • On Saturday, June 11th Harriett and I went to the Highlands Store in McDonalds Corners for groceries. We were going to have coffee, but the place was so packed we even had to wait for someone to leave to find room to park. Nice to see everyone enjoying that great little store. Seeing we couldn’t get a coffee there, we drove to Paul’s Creek. This was the first time since the pandemic that we went there. We were only going to have coffee but decided to stay and have breakfast. They have a lovely breakfast and we ate outside. There were so many lovely people dining there and I think we talked with all of them. Great staff, great meal and lots of great friendly people. Even met some relatives – Valerie and Norm Truelove were there. Everyone around us was super friendly and kind. • eating steady for the past two weeks. I have a man coming to widen my doors. Haha • Some June birthdays: my granddaughter Amber Armstrong, Olive Allan (a young 93), Donna Virgin (a very young 71), grandson Rob Lemke, great grandson Rowan Lemke, Tricia Mumby, John Kirkham, Emily Riddell, Rose Riddell, Barb Crain, Wayne Abrams, Phillip Wark, Sandy Ryder, Gerry Lichty. • Get well wishes to Evelyn Killingbeck. • Rain anyone? We seem to be getting an abundance of rain lately. But it sure has everything looking lush and green and it is good for the gardens. • My thought for the week: Walk gently on the lives of others. Not all wounds are visible.

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• The Palmerston Lake Association will be presenting a workshop on Eurasian Water Millfoil, invasive species, on Saturday, June 25 from 10:30am to 12 noon. The workshop will discuss how to reduce the effect of this invasive species on: water quality, recreational activities, survival of aquatic life and protection of the ribbon of life at the water's edge. All are welcome to attend at the Community Centre or on line by registering at Palmerstonlakeassociation@gmail,com by June 23. • Last Saturday the Fire Department held a training session at the Firehall/Community Centre. They were practicing water shuttle/pumper operations. They drew water from the lake, emptied it into a port-a-tank, then drew water from the port-a-tank into the pumper to spray out through hoses over the green space. There will be several more practice sessions preparing for certification which could reduce our Wooden items

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• June 22 – Fish Fry, Perth Road Crescent. Take out only, (Fish and chips, slaw, beans, and choice of Berry or Apple pie) Cost $20. To order and get your ‘pick-up’ time: Call 613-353-2470, beginning on Thur. Jun. 9, thro Sun. Jun. 19. between 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm Pick up times: 4pm - 4:30pm, 4:30pm - pm, 5pm to 5:30pm, 5:30-6:00pm • Pick up on Wed. June 22. at your scheduled time. UPCOMING EVENTS • June 26 - Celebration of Holy Communion - at our 10am service in the Church. July 10 – Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service. Wilmer Church at 2pm. July 23, Giant Pie Sale. Perth Road Sunday School Hall. Time: 9am until all pies are sold. Come early, they go fast. • August 14 – Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service, 10:00 am, followed by luncheon and social • The Leland Helping Hand are offering 4 hand Euchre games every Thursday at 1pm at Harris Park Hall in Perth Road Village. All are welcome. Also looking for new members, please contact Peggy Newport at 613-353-2635. • Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Come and learn how to braid rugs. Cost is $2. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-3537303.

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As peaceful and relaxing as gardening can be, it’s undeniable it brings with it a lot bending, twisting, reaching and pulling. Your back, upper legs, knees, shoulders, and wrists can all become affected while gardening. As with any activity that will put stress of strain on your muscle, it’s imperative to stretch because warm muscles will work more efficiently and be less likely to be injured. Avid gardeners know that there is a lot of twisting to reach the space around you. A good rule of thumb to follow is to squarely face whatever you are working on to reduce twisting. To go along with this, never over reach; move to the job and keep moving to be close to your work. If you are going to be a lot of digging, keep your elbows partially bent. Without proper technique when preforming a repetitive movement like digging you may end up developing tennis elbow. You should be trying not to reach above your shoulders when watering your potted plants. A sturdy ladder is your best friend when it comes to keeping work below shoulder level. Putting constant stress on your shoulders by constant reaching above can cause a shoulder impingement or another type of rotator cuff injury. Avoid pinching and pulling repetitively with your finger and thumb. This usually creeps up when using pruning scissors. If you are going to pruning or using a similar motion, hold objects with a light grasp or pinch, avoid a tight sustained grip. Believe it or not, the shovel, spade, rake, etc., you are using could be the direct cause of your discomfort. It is important to buy tools that are appropriate for your size. Try out your gardening tools before you purchase them to make sure handle size, length of spindle, and weight are right for you. It’s also important to make sure tools meant for digging are kept sharp as that will reduce the amount of effort needed to move your dirt.

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by Jeff Green n 2021, still under the cloud of the COVID pandemic, South Frontenac Lane Associations claimed under $84,000, from the township, in grants to assist with improvements to the access roads to their properties, leaving $16,000 in potential support, in a township reserve fund. The Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program provides matching, of up to $7,000 per project, to help improve the road standard on private lands throughout South Frontenac. Most of the private lanes in the township provide access to waterfront properties, and the program is a way to provide visible support to a group of property owners who pay some of the highest taxes in the township. It also helps township staff, emergency personnel, and paramedic service access these properties when necessary. The program has been recognised provincially as an innovative way for rural municipalities to improve road conditions in their jurisdiction. A report on the 2022 intake to the program was presented to South Frontenac Council last week, and not only is the $100,000 that was allocated this year

being claimed, the $16,000 surplus from 2021 is also being allocated. All told, 26 lane associations applied for funding, and of those 23 applications were deemed complete by staff for an allocation of $98,500. The 4 remaining are under review, and are expected to be eligible for an additional $21,000 when the applications are complete, bringing the total estimated cost to $119,500. According to the staff report to Council, “The overall budget shortfall forecasted is very low at $3,394, and based on experience from last year, we expect that this will be offset by savings from projects that are under-spent and/or fail to proceed.” Lanes that will be receiving support include: Bellknap, Buck Point, Burns North, Desert Point, Dow, East Shire, Everett, Fredster, Frye, Garter Lake, Hillcrest, Howes Lake, Ladybush, MacComish, McGowan, Murphy, Oakshores, Old Mine, Stafford, Sunset Shores, Thirteen Island Lake, Tim’s, and Wintergreen. Laneways whose application is under review includes: Burega, Cedar Ridges, and Meredith. ■

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events that are being planned as part of the tournament. But she has not had time to linger too much on what is coming in July. Between finishing up her dance year, working on year end school assignments and studying for a history exam next, keeping up with training and rehab for an ankle injury, while working part-time at Sydenham Foodland, she has kept pretty busy. For her family, it has been a busy time as well. “My parents have been to every football game that I have ever played,” she said, “but it is a little more complicated this time.” Flights to Regina are expensive, and Kalista’s mother Sarah doesn’t fly anyway, so after they drop Kalista off at the airport, they will be heading out, by car, and will make it to Regina in time for the first game. “It will be a lot of driving, but we wouldn’t want to miss it,” Sarah said. After the tournament, it is unclear what Kalista’s immediate future in football will look like. She is a bit reluctant to try out for the Senior Golden Eagles team because of the size of the players in senior high school football. “If I do try out, it will probably be as a Safety instead of a Linebacker,” she said, a position where bulk is less of a requirement than middle linebacker. She will certainly continue playing flag football, and after high school, the possibility of university women’s football is something she will very likely pursue ■

June 1. No objections were raised. The estimated construction cost for the project was $4.2 million, but of the 4 bids that were submitted, the lowest was from Emmons and Mitchell, at $4.49 million, 6% over the estimate. Given the current construction climate, council members and the architects who have been working on the project, Coulbourn and Kembel, were pleased that the bids were not much higher. “The 4 bids came in within a relatively narrow range, with the highest being $4.99 million, which is a positive sign,” said Todd Coulbourne at the committee meeting. In order to submit a bid, contractors were required to attend a site meeting, where the complicated project specifications were outlined for them. One of the task force members asked how the costs had been kept within range of the estimate, since the project design phase was substantially complete in late 2019 (before the COVID pandemic and resulting disruptions to the construction trades). Frontenac County CAO Kelly Pender credited Coubourne and Kembel. He said that they made a number of “cost saving changes to the plans that did not compromise the usability of the building once it is completed.” Before discussing and approving the bid, the administrative design task force, which has been meeting on and off since 2016, listened as Pender outlined the 9 year long process that has brought the project to the construction phase. The need was identified in the final report of a service delivery review that was received by Frontenac County Council in 2013. “The physical work environment for the staff assigned to the old house is not a professional office environment. Work stations are scattered throughout the various rooms of a residential house which results in a noisy and inefficient work environment,” said the review. The review also recommended that Frontenac County look at relocating their offices to a location in Frontenac County. The Glenburnie location of the offices, which is also the site of the county owned long term care facility, Fairmount Home, was located in Frontenac County until 1998. At that time, Pittsburgh Township (where Glenburnie is located) became part

of the expanded City of Kingston, along with Kingston Township, during a massive municipal amalgamation process that also brought the 4 Frontenac townships (North, Central, and South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands) into existence. The consultant saw the need for new office space as an opportunity to move the county offices to a site within the current Frontenac County boundaries. It took three years to set up the task force. The first thing the task force did was to look at the way the office functioned, and they confirmed that the office was poorly designed, with significant wasted space, and had inadequate washroom facilities and major accessibility issues. In 2017, 8 options for moving forward were presented to Frontenac County Council by the task force. By 2018, the CRCA had approached Frontenac County with a proposal to explore co-located office space, as their offices had come to the end of their usable life. Around the same time, South Frontenac Township was looking at consolidating their admin offices in a single location. 3 options were then looked at for a three-way project, locating the building at the Frontenac County site in Glenburnie, at the Little Cat Conservation, or at a site in Sydenham. In 2019, South Frontenac Council opted out of the project and the Glenburnie site was confirmed for the project. A design was commissioned and accepted and the project was targeted for completion by the fall of 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic made that projected timeline unrealistic, but work on a final design started up again in late 2020. It took until early 2022 for everything to be in place, and allow for the project to finally go to tender. The CRCA will pay 32% of construction costs, Frontenac County will pay 68%, and a long term tenancy agreement will be entered into by the CRCA once the project is completed. Frontenac County Council meets on the morning of June 15, and final approval of the construction contract is on the agenda, and the CRCA board meets in the evening of June 15. (This article was completed on June 14, for publication on June 15.) ■

with a student from Holy Cross, who are on the Ontario U18, team that will be travelling to Regina, on June 30, to participate in the national championships, which runs until July 10. The team has been assembled from across the province, but they have never even met, much less practiced together. “We will meet three hours before our flight at the Toronto airport,” Kalista said, “and we have a couple of days to practice before our first game on July 3rd. Although she does not know what position she will play or if she will start, she did try out for middle linebacker and expects that is the position that she will play. Not only is it a physically demanding position, the middle linebacker is also called the quarterback of the defense, because the defense revolves around that position and the middle linebacker often calls the defensive plays. Even before making the team, the experience of the tryouts was rewarding for Kalista, because it brought her in contact, for the first time, with women football players. “It was nice to talk about a sport that I enjoy with girls who love the sport the way I do. At the first tryouts at Carleton, players and coaches from the Carleton University women’s team were there, and it was great to meet them as well.” As the tournament in Regina approaches, she is looking forward to the entire experience, from the football to the other

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Land Art Bioblitz at Wintergreen Studios By Kelli McRobert

s you approach Wintergreen Studios, on the right, down a small hill is the duck pond lined with cat tails that are bright green against the contrasting water. This is the first spot guests can enjoy while exploring insects and water creatures with the ‘forest house’ set off to one side, offering shelter and a glimpse at rustic living. The Wintergreen Studio located at 90 Wintergreen Lane offers a wilderness retreat for those looking to unplug for a few days or host a ‘back to nature’ event like a wedding, meeting, or group celebration. When I arrived, there was a buzz of activity as one large group camped out with an open fire, and a community of tents created a small wilderness cluster amongst the towering trees. This was a group in from town that was spending the week, I was told. An older couple were taking photos and explaining the habits of a large grey rat snake that was coiled up and sunning nearby, awaiting her boyfriend who visits daily. Families arrived and departed with backpacks, snacks, and children in tow. Knowledge is power they say, and learning opportunities were abundant with many being subtly peppered amongst the trees like the patch of poison ivy -signed and secured but clearly visible for those unaware of its noxious vinelike beauty. Leo, a departing 5-year-old, was all smiles as he spoke of his adventures eating from the forest (supervised) and touching and experiencing bugs, dirt, and insects. His mother explained the next time they would spend the entire day, but they were heading home for a much-needed rest as they had explored but 1 of the 4 well marked out trails and were keen to complete the remaining ones with a packed lunch. The 4 trails range between .65 and 1.5 KM in length and offer outhouses, signage, and things to explore along the way. Various cabins are available to rent like The Hobbit House, The Beach House, and the Parthenon, each with its own secluded spot and rustic interior charm that you can hike to easily from the main lodge. Bookings can be found online at www.wintergreenstudios.com The BioBlitz itself is an annual ‘flagship’ event and was moved to virtual during the pandemic. This was the first year back for the in-person sessions and was met with great success. Students were bussed up

starting Wednesday with Friday hosting over 150 students for the interactive blitz. Kids were learning and sharing about various species, playing outdoors, going on scavenger hunts, and participating in land art activities which were free to all attendees. Saturday was Family Day and activities were scheduled from 10 until 5 PM. One of the topics was Bees with Alex Pedersen who I had the pleasure to meet as she enthusiastically shared information about her bees, her local beekeepers, and the group she represents Hugh and Alice particate in some crafts at the Wintergreen Bioblitz. the Limestone Beekeepers the Executive Director, shares a similar enthusiasm and Guild. Other topics were Nature Photography, Molluscs, lights up when explaining how they host environmental Renewable Energy, Japanese Viewing Party, and For- sustainability, education, music, and art events. Through est Therapy. grants and the support of corporate sponsors such as My day continued as I explored the many trails to find Participaction, TD, Queens, Trailhead Kingston, CRCA, a labyrinth while I was enroute to the long pond and Pathways, Bean, and Sustainable Eastern Ontario, they beaver dam. I had heard good things about the Meadow Continued on page 14 Cliff Trail and was eager to explore the South Trail but stuck with the Main Trail for this adventure and stopped along the way to take photos and learn about various www.jonescbs.ca insects and plants. My favourite location was at the turn of Long Pond where a rope guided me along the jagged rocks, moss was blanketing the cliff face and I truly felt CONTRACTING & BUILDING transported back in time to a shire that was cool, safe, and secluded. There was so much to see I made a con• Custom Homes • Timberframe scious effort to email my gal pals and tell them we were • Commercial & Agricultural Buildings adding this to our ‘next to explore’ list so I could come • Excavations • Project Management back and get to the other trails as I felt I was missing • Site Prep • Septic Installation some of the natural curiosities there. • Road Construction I had met earlier with Rena Upitis the Founding President of the not-for-profit group and was instantly drawn in with her passion for sharing this 200+-acre space 613-268-2135 • info@jonescbs.ca with other like-minded souls. Monica Capovilla who is

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Archie’s Place: Building On The Crow Lake Schoolhouse History

By Jeff Green new chapter is being written in the storied history of the Crow Lake Schoolhouse. Diana Meeks purchased the building on December 1, 2021, from the Township of Central Frontenac. Until the onset of COVID, the building had been operated by a community group from Crow Lake Village, Although the schoolhouse was owned by the township, it was never operated directly by them. The township, which was created with the amalgamation of 4 smaller townships in 1998, inherited one official hall from each of them, and operates those 4 halls as township infrastructure, paying all maintenance and major repair costs and running a booking system for them. The schoolhouse was never part of that system, but in 2006 the Crow Lake Community Association entered into a 30 year lease with the township to operate the building as a public space. The association obtained a Trillium grant for $56,000 to make the school a usable space. The schoolhouse was used for meetings and community gatherings between 2006 and 2020, including some larger events that attracted attendees from across the township and beyond. The Association began to lose steam as original members left the area over the years, but the school remained in use until the COVID pandemic stopped all public gatherings in 2020, and the building was returned to the township. In the fall of 2021 it was put up for sale. Although Diana Meeks spends much of her time at her home in Georgia, she has deep roots in the local community, being born and raised in Parham. She never gave up her local connections, returning home often to visit with, and eventually to care for her parents, Archie and Marilyn Meeks. In a telephone interview with the News, she said that her life is in transition, as her son is about to go off the university and she works virtually as a healthcare provider. “I’m back and forth,” she said, “I continue working at my job while I am here.”Respect! Since purchasing the building, Diana has been actively addressing issues with the building. “I have put in windows, a water heater, redone all electrical to bring it up to code. We now have a new dishwasher, washer and dryer, and the interior has all been painted,” she said. New blinds and outdoor lighting have been installed, and foundation repairs have been done as well, and the furnace has been repaired. All of this work has been completed with a view towards

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re-establishing the schoolhouse as a public space, although it will remain under private ownership. She has renamed the schoolhouse “Archie’s Place” in honour of her father Archie, who was a lifelong community activist, and served on both Hinchinbrooke and Frontenac County Council. She is also interested in honouring the history of the building and asked Central Frontenac Township for the school bell and some artifacts. Council was reluctant, offering instead to loan her the materials, but she said that she “did not want to take responsibility for items that I do not own” and has since purchased another bell, which is very similar to the original, for The Meeks family gathered at the schoolhouse under Archie’s photograph . the schoolhouse. The building is available to rent for private functions, Earlier this spring, she began to canvas the local com- and Diana is hoping to see a vendor fair take place somemunity for ideas about what kinds of events and activities time this summer, as well as some cooking classes in the they would like to see the building used for. summer or fall. She got a strong, appreciative response. A monthly potluck, more euchres, and a Sunday worOne of the people who came forward is Sharon Pledg- ship service, are all ideas that are being explored. ers of Crow Lake. For further information or to contact her about poten“When Diana Meeks purchased the school house, she tial uses of the hall, call 770-402-3973 or email drdicould have turned it into yet another Air B&B, or torn down ana1919@gmail.com ■ and erased all that history. But instead, Diana Meeks has a wonderful dream and story to tell, with community inspiration in mind,” she said in an email to the News on June 8. “In the past week she has hosted daily open house Renovations meet and greet events, coffee and muffin specials, a wellness workshop combined with exercise, and a Euchre night. She is looking for ideas to try and gauge what the needs and interests in the community are, all the while, encouraging folks who attend events to donate to the bin which she collects for the food bank. She also hopes to Doing Renovations for your Future! add a ‘Give a Book, Loan a Book’ library in the front hall,” Call: Sharon Pledgers added.

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Lofty Dreams at Brass Point Farm

By Kelli McRobert t’s the end of May and a flight of dragonfly escorts me down the winding gravel road. On my right are rolling fields that have been toiled by farmers, a reminder of past harvests and those to come. It is hot and sunny, a welcome break from the rainy few days and the overcast skies that overshadowed the week, but still appreciated by gardeners to hydrate and sustain the delicate plants and flower beds. Another bend in the road and I am greeted by two pleasant gentlemen who are surveying their ‘conventional’ fields and are planning the summer harvest in detail. They direct me towards the wooded lot near the rear of the property as I Jeep my way towards the water and a few small outbuildings. Dorothy is there to greet me and welcomes me aboard her side-by-side so we can do a full tour of the 74 acres, purchased in 2002, with a large shoreline along the Rideau canal, near the Brass Point bridge, and whose frontage runs, non-descript, on the north side of Burnt Hills Road. We start our motorized adventure heading to the south fields where there are multiple neatly planted rows of tended bushes that guide us through grassy pathways as she explains each section with enthusiasm. “I want to live here” she explains, “it is my happy place” …her eyes light up as we bump and jostle amongst the various rows, and each plant has a story of when and how it was planted or for some that have been lost, on how it was ‘eaten’ by one thing or another, much to her dismay. Many of the plantings have been a 20-year test to determine hardiness for the area and to see what works and what does not, trying to keep them (seedlings) from getting nibbled on with nets, fencing, and various other materials. “The dream last year, was to transition over to more fields being certified as organic” she explained, and you could clearly see the difference in fields with one being brown and arid and the organic side being lush and green. Signage was clear on the perimeter fencing that it was ‘biodiverse’ and to NOT be sprayed so that the certification would ‘hopefully’ come through for the front fields by next year. The more we chatted, the more it became clear that some of the more stringent rules on organic certification truly do depict ‘how’

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you can use the land. As we were brainstorming a few ideas for group outings it became clear that even having a dog off-leash would cause an issue if they ‘tinkled’ in the wrong spot. “We are a perennial fruit and nut farm” she says and for 5 years, “between 2002-2007, I planted 3000 trees” that now offer shade, wood, and habitats for animals. Elderberry was one of the crops that she had researched, and this helped her to focus her business plan towards locally grown ‘super foods’ that cover nearly 8 acres. Plums, haskap, yellow raspberries, black rasp- Dorothy Hector, Brass Point Farm. life and humans. She worked with the CRCA and a local berries, wild blackberries, saskatoon berries, and hazelnut, were a few of the consultant to determine what trees were native and how plants that lined our trails as we wove our way back to plant them to support the environment, flora, and fautowards the main work yard. ‘I have multiple varieties’ na. The addition of trees has helped with restoring the she explains for cross pollination, and she is keen to land and its beauty with abundant wildlife that took us have a large yield next year. The pruning and tending to a fantasy land with dragonfly’s dipping and dancing of the crops take many hours of manual labour and she around us as we drove through giant trees and climbed is but a team of 1, so she must plan and work at every the rocky ridge to overlook the beautiful waterway and opportunity, as the weather permits. Bales of straw were forest below. We headed back down to the main fenced dotted amongst the rows, decomposing so they could in area and circled back to the base site that has had a be used to mulch the plants and reduce the labour of few recent improvements like an outdoor sink with work weeding each season. Dorothy does accept volunteer area, solar hot water, shelter, and a lovely screened in hours for her farm and is always looking for helpers to gazebo to enjoy the vistas. tend to the gardens and various plantings, mulching, Continued on page 13 pruning, and building projects. We pass by another row of trees “chestnuts” she states, and another story is told about winterizing and caring for the plants, On Thursday, June 23, the Frontenac News will be publishing a special and she admits that there graduation section in the paper and on Frontenacnews.ca. are a few ‘failures’ that come with the territory as Graduates from Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary, and College or she explores this passion University are invited to submit a picture & text to info@frontenacnews.ca of hers, one that began when she was working by June 17 at 4:30pm. The price is $40, tax included. overseas years ago. When she bought the lot, “sight unseen” that was when she began to clear, build roadways, and see what the land had to offer and what she could do to maintain and improve it for wild-

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Abattoir Issues Threaten Food Sovereignty

ecky Williams and Mark McGrady operate Maple Ridge Farms, just north of Sydenham. Maple Ridge is a diversified small farm, where growing crops and raising meat animals are all part of an integrated operation aimed at constantly improving the land and soil over time. Providing fresh meat for local families has been an integral part of both their business and farming models, and the demand for their products has been healthy and growing. But the lack of reliable abattoir services has been a major issue for them. “It gutted our whole business. It is so sad that we’ve gotten away from feeding communities. We have people relying on fresh, ethically raised beef and pork, and we can not provide it to them because we can’t get reliable access to abattoir services,” Becky Williams said. Maple Ridge, along with other small, artisanal, Southeastern Ontario farms, had been looking forward to Thorpe Meats, an abattoir project devoted to their specific needs, which was slated to open in the fall of 2023, but with the project falling though last week because of a lack of financing, they have been forced to change their business model once again. They had already pivoted to increasing the cut flower and honey business that they had developed, as well as the educational component of their business, while maintaining their cattle herd for its genetics for the time being, with the expectation of returning meat production when Thorpe Meats opened its doors. Not only is the end of the project disappointing, it also leaves little hope of any improvement in the situation for years to come. “It is disheartening for us. We sold off

all of our Berkshire pigs, keeping only enough for our own family, as an interim measure, knowing that we could regenerate the herd when abattoir space was available, while keeping our Dexter Cattle for its genetics,” she said. “Now it looks like we will not be doing meat sales, except chickens. It is really sad. I hope there is some alternative, some other option.” She said that her concerns go beyond Maple Ridge Farms’ own business, to the entire local farm community. “It is really affecting the morale of a lot of farmers, and for those who would like to start farming, it sends a message that even though there are plenty of customers who want to support local farms, it is not going to be easy to get product to market. The Rise Farm is a relatively new farm in the Piccadilly area on Oak Flats Road. Rob Winney posted about the end of the Thorpe Meats project on Instagram, outlining the amount of time and money that he, and his wife Sarah, spend getting their small animals to market. “We currently use 4 different abattoirs, and are about to add another one in July, bringing us to 5. The closest one is only for rabbits, at just over an hour drive each way. The furthest is a bird only operation, at just over 2 hours,” he said. “We book lambs and goats a year in advance. We book chickens and turkeys when the date list for chicks comes out in late Jan, so starting 6-8 months in advance. We are fortunate now to be able to book our rabbits 2-3 weeks out as we use a federal rabbit only abattoir.” The new abattoir would have been able to take all of the Rise Farms production, as well doing custom cutting and labelling, making it cheaper and

easier for them to sustain their farm. Winney points out, in his post, that the mainstream alternative to smallscale farming is a massive meat industry, which is already well established in Canada. “3 processing plants produce 95% of the beef that is sold in Canada and almost all of the beef that is exported. Three plants,” he wrote. Both The Rise Farm and Maple Ridge had had to modify their business models because of the abattoir shortage,

PAGE 11 by Jeff Green which is now unlikely to change any time soon. But they worry about the implications for the local food industry. For Maple Ridge Farms, even though they have been able to keep their business successful by making changes on their farm, it is still a bitter pill to swallow. “We are grateful to our loyal customers,” said Becky Williams. “They continue to support us. But they are definitely missing the meat. That’s why we started the farm in the first place.” ■

Celebrate The Strawberry Moon By Learning To Make A Beaded Pin

n the Anishinaabe culture, this time of year is synonymous with wild strawberries bursting into bloom. In June, the moon in the Anishinaabe lunar calendar is the Strawberry Moon, or Ode’imini-giizis in Ojibwe — ode’ means heart, and -min refers to the berry, while giizis means moon or month. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library invites you to celebrate the moon and the season with Liv Rondeau’s popular Testsi’nehtará:ron/Bead It! workshop. Rondeau, a talented beader, will teach registrants how to make a Strawberry Moon pin over Zoom using a pre-made beading kit participants can claim at the Library branch of their choice.

The event is happening July 9 from 1-3 p.m. Register at https://calendar. kfpl.ca/event/6718576. “Having Liv with us for another session, especially to commemorate June festivities, is exciting,” said Jake Miller, Librarian, Adult Programming. “Beading is such a skilled creative form and means of Indigenous cultural expression. It will be great to have her back!”

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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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Celebration of Life

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James D. Sergeant

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(1964-2020) A celebration of life will be held at Crawford’s Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners, on June 26th at 3pm. Reception to be held at Maberly Hall – 180 Maberly Elphin Road at 4pm on June 26th.

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1938-2022 With heavy hearts, we announced the passing of Barbara on May 7 2022. Following Barb’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday June 18th from 1-4pm S&A Hall, 4041 Colebrooke Road, Harrowsmith. Please come join us to celebrate the remarkable life that she lived and carry on her memories.

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Kevin Colliss (former owner of Colliss Air Mechanical Services) It is heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Kevin on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Loving husband & best friend of Anne (nee Haw). Proud father of his children, Amanda McNabb (Ben), Kevin Colliss (Katie), Lindsay Colliss and Kirstin Colliss. Cherished grandfather of Isaac, Hailey, Kaylee and Hayden. Kevin will be sadly missed by his sister Connie Bowman (Steve), brother-in-law, Albert Haw (Heather) of Hamilton and his mother-in-law Daisy Haw (late William). Predeceased by his father Edward Colliss, his mother Wilda Parcher (nee Woodcock) and his step-father Burwain Parcher. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 11am to 1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the charity of your choice with appreciation. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

March 18,1946 - June 18, 2021 Our live go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things without us Your heart was kind andtrue And whe we needed someone We could alwasy count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together But the love withn our hearts You will walk with us forever. Forever loved and remembered Ruby lynn Dee (Len), Ashley Dee (Nate) Ivan Jr. and Grenda Porter

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Plans are in the works for a simple outdoor shower, and she admits she may have to add a bit of burlap to the ‘outhouse’ chair that she uses, as her guests find it a bit too ‘open-concept’ for their liking even though it is well hidden in the woods and is normally not considered a spectator area. The idea is to have everything sustainable and off-grid, and the farm currently sells online and through word of mouth. Dorothy is pleased that she already has sales of the elderberry flowers lined up for this year and the next and would like to see a roadside stand in the future along with the possibility of joining a few local markets as her business continues to grow along with her labour force. She has a love/hate relationship with steel buildings and lofts and continues to learn as she goes as to how to store

her gear and be efficient while being safe, working in such an isolated location. Security cameras help her to control the area and she has posted signage to deter trespassers throughout the seasons as there had been some issues with snow mobiles previously and she struggles with the occasional ‘visitor’ that does not remain on a trail or veers off causing damage to her saplings. A large fenced and gated area now protects her main fields and even as we tour the inner compound, I am awe struck at the beauty of wildlife as butterflies float beside us and perch on thin mesh walls, chipmunks dash from their burrows with cheeks full, eyes wide, wondering what threat we may be as we gently roll by. She continues her tales of the perimeter of black walnut and white oak and explains that the original plan was a contiguous property for the wildlife that has since evolved and continues to

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We are hiring a Youth Program Assistant • •

19 hs/wk - afterschool, some evenings/weekends 8 Month Contract Position $17.50/hr

Responsibilities 1. Assists with the planning and coordination of the youth program 2. Implements the youth programs throughout Frontenac County 3. Administration Qualifications and Skills • High school diploma • Diploma/degree an asset • Min 2 yrs of exp working with children/youth • Able to relate to youth • Knowledge of youth developmental ages/stages • Connections with the Indigenous community an asset Requirements • First Aid • Current Driver’s License • Vulnerable Sector Screen * A job description is available call 613279-3151 ext 305 Submit a cover letter and resume to sarahm@rfcs.ca or drop off at 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake by June 22 at 4pm Rural Frontenac Community Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Only those applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

change and grow along with her plants, passions, and local needs. As we head towards the northwest of the property, two swans enjoy a quick swim about the inlet as the yellow pond lilies are days away from bursting with vibrant colour: the dark blue water highlighting them like golden discs bobbing softly amongst the breezes. We sat quiet for a moment to take in the loveliness. It was serene, incredible, and soothing, as we were but spectators within the nature around us shaded by maple and pine trees that lined the shore and protected us. It was tree therapy at it’s best. On our way back to the main work area we shared a few personal stories of our past lives and future hopes and dreams as Dorothy elaborated on her past employment experience and we noted that we had a few things in common including our passion for nature, appreciation

FLEA MARKET

TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341

FOR SALE

17’ FIBREGLASS CANOE with paddles, good condition, $300 OBO. 613-335-4012 2 weeks - #24-25 Olivia Swartz. 1098 Lakeshore Road. PO Box 24 Arden AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS. Two 4 month old pups, with shots. Walker Hound, female, 2 years old 613-374-1070, 613-724-9290, 613821-2104 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 ORIGINAL PONDEROSA solid pine trestle table and matching bench, with removable padded seat. 48” long, 29” high, 29”wide. $85. Call 613-353-2519 PINE SLAB WOOD $25 a load. Some good boards. Pick-up near Bob's Lake on weekdays. Dry or select available. Email david@ brambleheights.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SHARBOT LAKE RETIREMENT LTD. We Are a COVID free workplace We are currently seeking a mature & experienced PSW Availability is currently 2-4 days per week & approximately 20 hours per week. Qualifications: • PSW Designation • Ability to follow established Standard Operating Procedures You need to be: • Reliable & Dependable • Professional • Courteous • Flexible in a team based environment • Willingness & ability to follow standard operating procedures • Able to participate in team meetings & share ideas • Able to provide a high quality of work with minimal supervision • A current vulnerable sector CPIC will be required • Able to accept and provide balanced feedback & to learn from the opportunities this provides Wage to be commensurate with experience. Compensation includes participation in our incentive program. If interested, please apply to: Sharbot Lake Retirement Ltd. 14244 Road 38, P.O. Box 29 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or email your resume to: info@slrr.ca

SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HELP WANTED

SUMMER STUDENT for yard work, carpentry, in Ompah area. Call 613-479-2968 or 613-5720449

HUNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES – Call 613-335-2786

JUNK REMOVAL

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

SERVICES

ADVANCED FOOTCARE – RN. “Let me take care of your feet” – in home foot-care. Diabetic care, fungus treatments, corns, callous, ingrown nails. Call 613-929-8956 ANYTHING METAL, FREE PICKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 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. MATURE GENTLEMAN, new to the area, looking for full time property maintenance, landscaping, carpentry, body work, RV repairs and anything in between. Motivation and common sense goes along. Bruce – 613-9157232 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.

TOWING

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

WANTED TO BUY

PAGE 13 for solitude, and creating a safe space for animals to enjoy. I wish Dorothy much success with Brass Point Farms and her ‘lofty’ dreams, and for those looking for more information or to volunteer, you can contact her at dorothy@brasspointfarm.ca. Check out her website at: www.brasspointfarm.ca or find more details on Facebook and Twitter. ■

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity Financial/Clerical Assistant The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario. The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Financial/ Clerical Assistant. Reporting to the Treasurer and the Deputy-Treasurer, the Financial/Clerical Assistant is primarily responsible for general clerical assistant/receptionist duties for all departments, greeting residents and assisting them with their enquiries and receiving and processing payments, as well as financial analysis. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task accurately in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Strong attention to detail, some accounting experience will be considered an asset • Minimum high school diploma, with preference given to candidates who have a post-secondary education in business administration or other related fields • Two or more years’ experience as a clerical assistant/receptionist in an administrative setting • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with adherence to confidentiality are required • Excellent cash handling experience • Proven dispute resolution and negotiation/problem solving skills • Working knowledge and proficiency with computer applications • Thorough knowledge of municipal taxation, collection and relative municipal legislation is preferred, experience with Great Plains/Diamond software will be given preference The salary range for this position is $44,802 to $47,551. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www. centralfrontenac.com

WANTED TO RENT

Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Monday June 20, 2022.

DO YOU HAVE a winterized cottage or duplex or for year round long-term rent? Active, senior woman seeks permanent home. Call 613-2792833 & leave a message

YARD SALE

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 8am – 1pm, 1011 Eagle Lake Road

Upcoming

Mega Yard Sale June 11, 9am-4pm

1142 Overton Road (off Buckshot Lake Road)

New & Used

Eureka vaccums - $40, air fryers $30, and much, much, more. Cash or etransfer

Clearly marked “Confidential – Financial/ Clerical Assistant” to Erin Babcock Deputy-Treasurer Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 ebabcock@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

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Reid’s Verona

Inverary

Day Sale - April SALE 3 - Thur. Jun. 16 - Wed.?-? Jun. 22

1B-3810 Perth Road, 613-653-6337 lnveraryPharmasave

Boneless Pork Loin Centre Chops $

3.49/lb

Thursday June 16

PLEVNA - HURCULES, HIS GREAT GLOBAL CLUSTER & MORE 8pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Info recreation@northfrontenac.ca or 613-479-2231 x 233 Event begins at dusk.

Friday June 17

INVERARY - VACCINE CLINIC 10:15am-3pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Walk-in only, no need to book appt. For info & to check eligibility if unsure, contact health unit at 613 549 1232 x 4 SHARBOT LAKE - BBQ STEAK DINNER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Legion opens at 3. $15 Come and enjoy in honour of Father’s Day!

Saturday June 18

HENDERSON - YARD SALE 8am-12pm. Henderson

Local Asparagus

2.49/lb

n Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. the St. James Catholic Church Hall has been chosen to host a celebration of the history and projects of The Sharbot Lake 39ers seniors club. We were organized in May of 1972 under the guidance of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario for social comradeship and to develop resolutions and promote concerns of the senior population in our area. These concerns are to be passed on to the various government politicians and bureaucrats with the aim of improving the living conditions of our seniors.

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

Request for Tender (RFT) RFT No. 2022-09 Gravel Road Resurfacing

Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFT document “RFT No. 2022-09 Gravel Road Resurfacing” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 30, 2022 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

7.99

gion. Open Darts $2

Monday June 20

CLOYNE - GENERAL MEETING OF COLYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1pm. Barrie Hall. Learn about the early history of the Northbrook Lions Club with guest speaker Red Empond.

United Church. Info Sheila Deline 613-336-2467 SHARBOT LAKE - 39’ERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY BASH 11:30am. St. James Major Church. 50th anniversary celebration and first meeting after COVID. Share stories from the past and plan for the future. Contact Mary 613-279-2719 or Doug - dsteele@mac. com PLEVNA - FATHER’S DAY STAR GAZING EVENT 1-4pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Featuring our nearest star, the Sun. FREE! All welcome. Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have them! BATTERSEA - FISH FRY 5pm. Battersea United Church. Strawberry Shortcake dessert! Info 613-3532846

BATTERSEA - TAKE-OUT FISH & CHIPS 6-9pm. 2248 Water Street. FISH FRY AT PERTH ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL, Perth Road Crescent. (Fish and chips, slaw, beans, & choice of Berry or Apple pie) $20. TO ORDER AND GET YOUR ‘PICK-UP’ TIME: Call 613-353-2470 Jun. 9-Jun. 19. PICK UP on Wed. June 22. at scheduled time. SYDENHAM - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - JUMANJI 7pm. Grace Hall. All welcome! Snacks & popcorn provided. Pre-register call Denzel 613-376-6477 x 310.

VERONA - OUTDOOR CONCERT 10am. Verona Free Methodist Church. Drive-in Sunday morning service at 10 a.m., Featuring Torchmen Quartet. All Welcome! GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1-4pm. Glendower Hall. Join us for an afternoon of Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mike. Info Roy Shepherd 613-374-5477 SHARBOT LAKE - DARTS 1-4pm. Sharbot Lake Le-

VERONA - ANNUAL MEETING FRONTENAC BUSINESS SERVICES 8-9:30am. Verona Lions Hall. Guest Speakers. Breakfast included. RSVP by June 20th. http://bit.ly/3azlyRV ARDEN - COMMUNITY DINNER - BBQ CHICKEN 6pm. Circle Square Ranch. Eat in or take out. RSVP, please call the Ranch at 613-336-5403 or email ar-

Sunday June 19

Wednesday June 22

Thursday June 23

Blueberries 1 pint Buy 2 or more $

2.99ea.

Closed down because of the pandemic, the 39ers want to 'shake off the cobwebs' and plan for the future by celebrating our past history with friends and the many new residents that have joined our community at this event. We will talk about 'old time', future trips and projects of interest to every person over the age of 50. This is your invitation to join us on June 18th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Saint James Catholic Church Hall for a celebration of our local history and comradeship. Contact Mary Ferguson at 6132792719 or email dfsteele@mac.com for more information. ■

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at it’s meeting to be held in Council Chambers at 72 Edward St., Flinton at 1:00 p.m. on July 5th, 2022 proposes to enact a by-law to Close, Stop Up and Sell to abutting land owners, part of the Road Allowance lying adjacent to private land. The property now located in the Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington is further described as follows: Landowner (McLeod) Part of the Road Allowance lying between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 8, Geographic Twp. of Denbigh, described on RP 29R10759 as Part 3. Civic address of private land to acquire road allowance, 21 Mill Road, Denbigh. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw and who applies to be heard. Dated at Flinton Ontario on June 13th , 2022 Patricia Gray – Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Tel: 613-336-2286 ext. 202 Email: deputyclerkplanning@ addingtonhighlands.ca

den@csranch.ca. SHARBOT LAKE - FOLK TRIO ONCE 7pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Limited seating. Dinner is not included in the $50.00 + tax cost per ticket.Info thecrossingpub@gmail.com or call 613-279-2198. E transfers preferred.

Saturday June 25

HENDERSON - YARD SALE 8am-12pm. Henderson United Church. Info Sheila Deline 613-336-2467 INVERARY - CRAFT SHOW 9am-4pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Free Family Event. Vendor Info 613-9297377. Tables $20 MCDONALDS CORNERS - BOOK SALE AT ARCHIVES LANARK 10am-4pm. old Drummond Township Hall, 1920 Concession 7 Rd., Drummond Centre (off Highway 7). Check out books on local history. Some are used, some are brand new, local authors, some books will be discounted only at this event! OMPAH - WORKSHOP ON EURASIAN WATER MILLFOIL 10:30am-12pm. Ompah Hall. Presented by The Palmerston Lake Association. All welcome. Register at Palmerstonlakeassociation@gmail,com by June 23.

OPP ReportS

The Sharbot Lake 39ers Seniors Club

Folgers Roast Coffee $

Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112

Northern Happenings

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

Authorized Agent For:

B&E Investigation he South Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter and mischief occurred at the township pavilion on Wellington Street near Dog Lake in Battersea. On June 11, 2022, just after 8:00 a.m. police were dispatched to a break and enter that occurred the previous night. The Investigation revealed that the Pavilion had been broken into at the property and mischief conducted to the property. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of OPP Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO). Police would like hear from any witnesses that may have any information in relation to this occurrence by calling 1-888310-1122. Stunt Drivng Charge Members of the Sharbot Lake Detachment have charged a 28 year-old Kanata resident with stunt driving after being caught travelling 64 km/h over the posted limit. The incident occurred on June 12, 2022, at approximately 7:15 p.m. when an officer with the Sharbot Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) caught the driver travelling at 144 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on Highway 7 in

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can offer these programs at no cost to the participants. Monica went on to explain that the goal is to “eliminate any barriers” and to “be able to provide experienced and diverse facilitators who will teach, and hopefully, inspire the younger generations”. I rejoined them on the porch as a group sat and ate a vibrant salad that would be the envy of any locavore! Conversation was muted as they savoured the fresh food covered in a glistening dressing. YUM. Did I mention they also have ‘A Taste of Wintergreen’ cookbook? My stomach started to rumble, so I knew it was time to take my leave, as I sat and shared a rub with a golden doodle that was seeking attention from the diners and maybe hoping for a dropped tasty bit or two. I thanked my hosts and started back to my Jeep, taking in the beehive, and mushroom displays. As families and groups continued to

Central Frontenac Township. The driver was charged with racing a motor vehicle -excessive speed, and speeding 50+ km/h over the posted limit contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was issued a summons to appear at the Ontario Provincial Offences Court in Kingston. The accused had their licence suspended for 30 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days. Public Assistance in Theft Investigation The Sharbot Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance locating two stolen All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and a trailer. On June 13, 2022, police responded to a report of a theft that occurred between June 12, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. and June 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The ATV's and trailer were stolen from a residence on Echo Lake Road, Central Frontenac Twp. One ATV is a 2007 yellow CAN-AM with distinguishing stickers, the other ATV is a 2021 grey and lime green CAN-AM. Both were on a homemade trailer. Police would like to hear from any witnesses that may have any information in relation to this occurrence by calling Sharbot Lake OPP at 1-888-310-1122. come and go, each with their own stories to tell, there was a happy calmness as they loaded up their precious cargo. Children were retelling how they found a snake, frog or bird, and couples strolled quietly through the open fields, meadows, and trails, away from the noise and chatter of the outside world. The camping group were eagerly sharing a bonfire meal, laughing and keen to see what the afternoon would bring. I popped off my rubber boots and sat in the warmth for a few seconds taking in the moment and the stillness in my heart. It was soothing, kind, and comfortable. I was happy and content…I had learned a little, grounded myself with nature, and found a moment of balance amongst the ‘green’ that is Wintergreen. For more information on rentals, events, books, and virtual learning opportunities check out their website at www.wintergreenstudios.com, a hidden gem in South Frontenac! ■

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Kingston Field Naturalists Host Bio-Blitz T he Kingston Field Naturalists held their 24th BioBlitz June 10-11th in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) on their Camden East Alvar property. This event brought together amateurs, experts and professionals in all kinds of species, to spot and identify all they could tally in the time available. Visitors could enjoy guided walks to learn about a particular group of animals or plants and learn about the biodiversity of the site. Participants, about half of whom were Kingston Field Naturalist members, included specialists from as far away as Ottawa and Hamilton. The alvar was at its flowering best. Balsam Ragwort provided a sea of yellow and the seed heads of Prairie Smoke gave a hint of pink to the landscape. The weather was perfect: dry with some sun and not too hot. The wind of Friday dropped on Saturday making ideal conditions for the event. Some of our highlights were watching a courtship display of the Nighthawk and hearing the Whip poor wills. We recorded 65 species of bird. We were pleased to

record three bat species flying over the property- the Silver-haired Bat, Hoary Bat and Big Brown Bat. We found two Red-bellied Snakes in addition to four other snake species. Larval salamanders were of interest and the enormous numbers of toadpoles and tiny toadlets just changing from tadpole to adult stage. Many invertebrate species were recorded including butterflies, dragonflies and many moths. An invasive species spreading into the area- an Elm Zigzag Sawfly was observed. Literally hundreds of vascular plants were listed including 34 species of grass and sedge five of which were alvar indicator species. We also found a new lichen species for the site. Anne Robertson, coordinator of the event, said “Our annual BioBlitz was very successful and much enjoyed by the participants on this NCC property. We hope future generations will be able to find as much variety of life in this area in one day.” ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE 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.

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.

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.

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 21, 2022, at 6:00 pm. • Council Meeting – July 12, 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.

News & Public Notices Canada Day Road Closures & Reminders

• Battersea Road and Sunbury Road will be closed between 3910 Battersea Rd to the Sunbury Rd intersection, and Sunbury Rd up to the entrance of Gerald Ball Memorial Park from approximately 12:50 pm – 1:30 pm for the Sunbury Canada Day parade. • The Cataraqui Trail in Sydenham will be closed between the George St and Clearwater Rd trailheads between 12:00 pm – 12:00 am on July 1st. This is required to ensure public safety for the Sydenham Canada Day fireworks display. Alternate routes will be posted on the trailhead gates. • The fireworks are scheduled for 9:45 pm in Harrowsmith, Sunbury, and Sydenham. Residents are reminded that pets often do not enjoy the show as much as their humans do. Please ensure pets are kept inside or tied up securely during the fireworks to prevent lost pets. • Please stay home if you have tested positive or have symptoms of COVID-19. Practice physical distancing and proper hand hygiene while enjoying the events, and wear a mask if you’re more comfortable doing so. Remember these events can be quite busy, so evaluate your own tolerance for risk and plan accordingly. • Canada Day events are often very busy, residents are reminded to slow down and drive with extreme caution, particularly near the event sites.

Call for Participation – Music in the Park

Stemming from the success of the winter series, South Frontenac Recreation & Leisure Services is excited to host a summer Music in the Park series throughout the coming months. The series will take place from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on July 9th at McMullen Park Beach, August 20th at Sydenham Point Park, and September 17th at Gilmour Point Park. South Frontenac is currently accepting applications for the following program participation: 1. Event sponsorship – $300 – Open to local, independent businesses within South Frontenac Township. Deadline to apply is June 30th. 2. Call for musicians – Performer fee of $300/ two-hour performance. Deadline to apply is June 22nd. For more information and to apply, please contact Amanda at recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

News & Public Notices Proposed Closing of a Portion of an Unopened Road Allowance - RC-21-09 (Boychuk)

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance. Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between Concessions 8 & 9 District of Storrington, Township of South Frontenac. And Take Notice, that any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express their concerns at a meeting open to the public to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 pm - electronic participation only via Zoom. There will NOT be any ability to attend the meeting in person to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The public may participate in the Public Meeting by registering to participate electronically on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net/EventCalendar/ the week before the meeting. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to Michelle Hannah, Planning Assistant at mhannah@southfrontenac.net, before July 12, 2022. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https://www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/

Proposed Closing of a Portion of an Unopened Road Allowance - RC-21-08 (Rosnak)

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance. Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between South Frontenac and Central Frontenac and a portion of unopened road allowance between Concessions 8 & 9, Lot 36 District of Bedford, Township of South Frontenac. And Take Notice, that any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express their concerns at a meeting open to the public to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm - electronic participation only via Zoom. There will NOT be any ability to attend the meeting in person to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The public may participate in the Public Meeting by registering to participate electronically on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net/EventCalendar/ the week before the meeting. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to Michelle Hannah, Planning Assistant at mhannah@southfrontenac.net, before July 12, 2022. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https://www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/

THINGS TO DO Canada Day in South Frontenac

After a two-year hiatus, Canada Day in South Frontenac has returned! There are many events taking place all over South Frontenac, plan a day touring the Township and take in all there is to do! • Bedford · 8:00 am - 10:30 am · Glendower Hall - 1381 Westport Road • Harrowsmith · 11:00 am - 5:30 pm · Centennial Park · 4500 Centennial Park Road • Sunbury · 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm · Gerald Ball Park · 3364 Moreland-Dixon Road • Sydenham · 3:00 pm - 9:45 pm · The Point Park · 4410 Point Road • Firework finale · 9:45 pm · Centennial Park, Gerald Ball Park, and The Point Please see www.southfrontenac.net/canadaday for more event information, the full itinerary, and volunteer inquiries. For questions or comments, connect with Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

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.

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/

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

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

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. and 2:00 p.m.

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here's nothing like the energy in a concert venue just before the band takes the stage. I felt that energy when I walked down the steps to the floor of the Saddledome at age 17 at my first big concert (Elton John with my dad, 4th row seats, $84 a ticket, a bygone era). I've also felt it in dive bars with sparse, distracted crowds – the sight of the stage, the lights, the mics, everything still, electricity in the air – there's nothing like the first notes of a good band bursting out of a good sound system - operated by a good sound person - accompanied by the smells of alcohol, old bar furniture and cologne. That all went away for a while - the live music experience continued but in a sterilized form – usually someone's off-white or beige bedroom wall in the background with a condenser mic in front and a performer out of their habitat, trying to settle in. Livestreamed shows are more a matter of transmitting a reasonably clear repre-

sentation of songs to the listener – texture is mostly foregone. Mainly, these shows have provided a gathering point for family and friends, and a chance for artists to keep their performance skills from calcifying. And the effort counts for something - the loss of live music has prompted musicians to try stuff, to take what we've got to work with and make something interesting, if imperfect. “Conserre” is the concept that I landed on after I realized the greenhouse at the Murvale farm I co-founded made for a cozy spot to strum my guitar – a spot abuzz with plenty of mostly silent plant life and the odd insect. The word Conserre is a play on a couple of French words (Concert – same as is English but pronounced differently, and 'serre' which is the French word for greenhouse or hoophouse). Essentially “concert in a greenhouse.” I decided to run with it - why not make a short filmed concert of some of my French repertoire? I thought. Why not ask other local musicians to take a stab at writing and performing in French, and approach some other small farms that would make excellent venues? The series features the fields and greenhouses of Freedom Farm, where John Rose performed original French-language songs in full summer sun (John  Got your mulch?… need it moved or placed? Rose's songs are distinctive – folk with a touch of  Got your gravel?… need it spread & graded? twang and brilliant vocals,  Other items… need moved or placed? his 2021 release Kent County is full of finely-craftCall Today For Fast Efficient Service ed songs); Patchwork Gardens, where Sian Alcorn captured autumn scenery,

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