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Integrety Commission Finds Deputy Warden Higgins Breached County Code of Conduct By Jeff Green rontenac County CAO Kelly Pender was not satisfied with the apology offered by Deputy Warden (and Mayor of North Frontenac) Ron Higgins in response to a report by the County's Integrity Commissioner. The Integrity Commissioner's report, prepared by Meaghan Barrett of Aird Berlis LLP, was prepared in response to a complaint that was levied by Pender, acting on behalf of county staff, in response to emails that Higgins had sent to Joe Gallivan, the county's Director of Planning and Economic Development, this past January and February. The Integrity Commissioner's report addressed a series of allegations of contraventions of the code of conduct, for members of Frontenac County Council, 9 in all, and in 8 of those cases the Barrett report concluded that the complaints were not substantiated and were therefore dismissed. These complaints included allegations that Higgins made misleading statements, failed to accurately report on the decisions of council once they had been made, attempted to intimidate or pressure staff, and to make undue use of the influence of his office, and did not adhere to council procedures and policies. The one aspect of the complaint that was accepted by Barrett is a breach of section 5.3 of the county code of conduct, that members of council “shall comply with the County’s Council and Staff Relationship Policy”. The report concludes that by sending the emails to Joe Gallivan in the first place, Higgin's was overstepping the limits of his position as a member of council. Questions regarding the conduct of staff, or any business of the township generally, are supposed to be directed by council members to the Chief Administrative Officer and not directly to a member of township staff. “It is evident from both the January Email and the February Email that the Deputy Warden contacted the Director directly with questions and concerns about particular files, and that he had done so in the past. The proper approach would have been to share his concerns with the CAO and/ or the Warden, or to raise certain concerns in the context of a meeting of County Council,” the report concluded. The entire matter started on January 14. In an email to Joe Gallivan, Higgins said, among other things: “I am going to be reviewing the PPS, Official Plan, Zoning By-law and related policies and recommend changes on how we do planning in North Frontenac from policy right down to staffing and enforcement. I hope you now have a sense of how important this is to me and how it could potentially affect the county in the next term of of-
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fice.” After acknowledging that his own council did not support this initiative, Higgins said he would be doing it on his own and that he would either “file it in an admin report or use it in my upcoming campaign.” The second email, dated February 8, centred on “Communal Servicing” an initiative that Gallivan has been pursuing, with support from Frontenac County Council, for several years, and will be the subject of a public meeting on July 13. “Communal Servicing” is a means of freeing up specific land parcels in the county for urban style dense development by making it possible for communal modular water and sewage systems to be installed. This kind of development has not been possible in Frontenac because, aside from the village of Sydenham, there are no municipal water systems in the county, and there are no municipal sewage systems at all. At least two high profile projects in Frontenac County, the redevelopment of the former Sharbot Lake Public School site, and the proposed seniors housing project in Verona, would benefit from communal servicing. While Higgins has supported the communal servicing initiative, in his email to Joe Gallivan in January, he said that
In his apology, which he read out at a meeting of Frontenac County Council on June 15, Higgins said, “I am now publicly apologizing to the Director of Planning in the manner that I addressed my concerns. I understand how upsetting this was for the Director. In future I will be more conscientious of how I address my concerns to the county staff and ensure I follow the chain of command and acknowledge that the CAO is the direct point of contact in such matters going forward.” But the above was only the final sentence in an 1100word statement that Higgins, who was home isolating because he had contracted COVID at the time, delivered to the meeting over Zoom. Joe Gallivan was not present at the meeting, live or virtually, as he was attending another meeting on behalf of the county. The bulk of Higgins' apology included a restatement and some analysis of the matters in the two emails that led to the complaint being lodged. Kelly Pender then responded, “I take umbrage that the deputy warden is intimating that the option to enter into a municipal service corporation somehow eliminated the option for a private service … I take great umbrage that the deputy warden feels that staff went beyond their bounds with this, and feel that we
County CAO Kelly Pender took great umbridge to Deputy Warden Higgins' apology .
he had been mislead about one aspect of it, the idea that a publicly owned arm's length corporation owned but not operated by Frontenac County, and any of the 4 Frontenac Townships who choose to participate, was the only option that could be considered. Higgins said that the fact that privately owned communal servicing corporations are a possibility, was not adequately communicated by county staff or the consultants that were hired to work on the project. After the February 8 email, CAO Pender sent Higgins an email, which included the following: … “your allegation has the potential to affect [the Director’s] ability to practice his profession, malign his character, and question his ethics. Your email also contains several factual inaccuracies that undermine the decisions of County Council. Such action is also a prima facie violation of the Council Code of Conduct.” The complaint to the integrity commissioner was subsequently submitted by Pender. At the end of the Integrity Commissioners report, the suggested remedy for Deputy Warden Higgin's breach of section 5.3 of the County Code of Conduct includes a public apology.
followed the prescribed process to a T. “Joe Gallivan takes his integrity and his responsibility to his profession as seriously as anyone who I have worked with in my 40 years of municipal service. I apologise that I am upset but I feel that the apology offered to this council by the Deputy Warden was a justification, not an apology.” Warden Dennis Doyle then said it was time to take a break. “We’ve been sitting here for two hours,” he said, “at public health they say you should never sit for more than one hour, so let’s take ten minutes. When the meeting reconvened, the matter was not mentioned again. Other items from Frontenac County Council Nurse Call Bell System – the cost of a replacement system for the aging, and failing, call system for patients and staff at Fairmount Home, budgeted for $192,000, has come in at $328,000. Although some members of council were reluctant to approve the extra expenditure within the budget year, the view of Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith that the cost will only go up if the purchase is de-
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Limestone Achiever awards
By Jeff Green very year, in June, the Limestone District School Board presents Achiever awards to High School students, based on submissions from their school. This year, the recipients from High Schools in Frontenac County/Addington Highlands were Bridget Campbell from North Addington Education Centre (NAEC), Amica Levesque from Granite Ridge Education (GREC) Centre, and Erin Smith from Sydenham High School (SHS). In announcing the awards, the Board described the award criteria: The Limestone Student Achievers Award recognizes outstanding achievements of secondary students whose exception accomplishments merit recogni-
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Winners of the Limestone Achievers Award: Bridget Campbell from North Addington Education Centre, Amica Levesque from Granite Ridge Education Centre, and Erin Smith from Sydenham High School.
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Central Frontenac Council – Concern Over Proposed Road Closing By Jeff Green proposal to “Stop up and Close” a portion of the unmaintained “heritage” road, known as Oso Road, which runs from Bell Line Road to a short section of the maintained Oso Road, that still exists off of Road 509, ran into some opposition from neighbouring landowners at Central Frontenac Council last week (June 14) and has been deferred for further study. The deferral was proposed based on written submissions to the township that came in even before a public meeting took place, as part of the regular Central Frontenac Council meeting. The application is part of an effort by the township to enable two property owners to obtain building permits. The properties do not have direct access off of nearby Bell Line Road. They are located 75 metres or so north of Bell Line Road, off the K&P Trail. On May 24, Council agreed, in an in-camera meeting, to grant the property owners a temporary easement over the K&P Trail, allowing them to use the trail to bring construction equipment onto their properties, with the promise of a permanent easement once their new homes are built. Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk and Planning Coordinator for Central Frontenac, said that Frontenac County, which manages the K&P Trail, did not object to the plan, even though the trail is intended to be a recreational trail and not an access road for property owners.
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proposed is an added focus on public education. “Public education is the number one defence we have against fire. It used to be the three pillars of the fire service were suppression, enforcement, and public education, now the three pillars are public education, enforcement and suppression is the last, especially in a rural area like this where you cannot provide instant services of being there in a five minute time frame,” Chief McDonough said. Several members of council asked detailed questions about the proposed bylaw, and in the end, there were no serious objections raised, and the new bylaw was approved later in the meeting. Changes to site plan agreement process Sonya Bolton, the township planner, discussed how site plan control applications will now be an administrative process that will no longer be brought to Council, by provincial edict. Construction slowdown, not. The dollar value of new construction permits, issued in the month of May, was half of the amount in 2021, even though it was over $2.4 million, and the year to date number is lower as well. Councilor Tom Dewey asked Chief Building Official Andrew Dillon if this was because of the cost of materials and a general slowdown because of the impact of inflation on the economy. “I had a week of vacation, and then I had COVID,” Dillon said. “I checked before the meeting and I have 80 applications, year to date, and I'm a little bit behind. Numbers will be up, next month.” ■
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• anada Day in South Frontenac is gearing up for another memorable year. There are events taking place all over the community throughout the day, ending with fireworks in Sunbury, Sydenham, and Harrowsmith. Volunteers are needed for all events. Visit www.southfrontenac.net/canadaday for more information or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net. • The ‘Welcome to Battersea’ sign needs some stone repointing work. If you or someone you know is a stone mason and is interested in the job, please let me know at amandapantrey@outlook.com. Thank you! • Here is a note from SFCSC: My name is Melissa Elliott and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Southern Frontenac Community Services. We have seniors in rural Kingston and north of the 401 corridor who need occasional rides to medical appointments, to go shopping or to attend social activities, these would be seniors who do not or cannot drive. We need occasional drivers in your area to support these seniors to get where they need to go. Thank you for your time and consideration of this need. Please contact for details: Melissa Elliott of Southern Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477 ext. 209 • If you know of any cottages for sale or rent on Dog Lake (long term), please email Rosemary Mosco at rmosco@ gmail.com. • What’s more amazing than a talking dog? A spelling bee.
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• Pine Meadow received the Lionheart Recognition Certificate from The Ontario Long Term Care Association to recognize the dedication and courage of team members throughout the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. • Great job, Pine Meadow! • Be sure to join the Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives on Saturday, June 25, 2022 as they celebrate their 50th anniversary and opening of the museum from 11:00am to 2:00pm. There will be live music, BBQ, cold drinks, cake, and the chance to tour the museum. • Great news! The Re-Use Centre is coming back! After missing the last two seasons the township of North Frontenac’s Re-Use Centre will reopen on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The Centre is located at the 506 Waste Site located at 3444 Road 506, Cloyne, ON. Hours are Wednesday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Saturday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. • Mark your calendars for the St. Kilian’s Bake Sales on July 2, 2022, July 30, 2022, and September 24, 2022! More information will be coming your way. • Come out to the Denbigh Diner’s Club on July 4, 2022 for a tasty pork roast dinner from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229. • Come and enjoy a great pork roast lunch with your friends and family and meet new friends at the Flinton Hall on July 12, 2022 from 12:00-1:00. Please RSVP Shelby soon t at 613-336-8934 ext. 229. as there needs to be a minimum of 15 people for this event to take place. The cost is $10.00. • Spaces for artists for the 2022 Festival of the Arts happening July 23-24 are quickly filling up. Please email admin@ bonechofriends.ca to reserve a spot and be a part of this exciting weekend. • Come and enjoy a great lasagna lunch with others from the community at the Northbrook Diner’s Club on July 26, 2022 at the Lions Community Hall for only $10.00. The Land O’Lakes Community Services needs a minimum of 30 people to put on this event. Please reserve your spot by calling Shelby ay 613-336-8934 ext. 229. • The Flinton Public Library is hosting a Book and Bake sale
on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. There will be a lemonade stand as well as a few yard sale items. All proceeds from the sale will help support the library. • Pine Meadow’s Special Needs Fund is looking for your support. Each $25.00 donation will receive a Proud Supporter of Pine Meadow sticker and a chance to win the beautiful Christmas-themed “To All A Good Night” quilt custom designed with a unique hand-crafted applique top panel by Debbie Kelford. Donations received on or before July 15, 2022 will receive an early bird reward; an extra chance to win the quilt. The draw will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022. • Hunter’s Creek is offering their “Family Day” every Wednesday and Sunday for four guests costing $59.95. This event runs from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Each additional person is $15.00 extra. Reservations are recommended, but walkon are welcome. For more information call 613-336-2587.
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• The Canadian National Pickleball Championships are being held all this week. Come down to the Invista Centre, 1350 Gardiners Road, Kingston, and watch some great pickleball. Free admission to spectators. Good luck to all the participants! • The Prince Charles Public School has their Graduation Parade on June 23rd at 6:30pm. Spectators are welcome to cheer them on along the parade route through the village. • The Ducks Unlimited Poker Ride will be held on July 23rd from 10-2 and tickets are now on sale. You can find out more details on their Facebook page. • The South Frontenac Community Services Corporation is always looking for volunteers... If you are able to help, they can be reached at 613-376-6477 ext. 209. • Rural Frontenac Community Services is also looking for volunteer drivers and can be reached at 613-379-3151 ext. 303. • A Canada Day Flotilla will replace the annual Sharbot Lake highway parade. The intentions are to have a parade on water showcase to waiting crowds at both the government dock and the Sharbot Lake Beach. Decorated boats will gather at the Marina on July 1 between 11:15 and 12:00. Estimated “Float by” times are 12:20- 12:30 Government Dock, 12:30 to 12:40 Sharbot Lake Beach. • Glendower Hall will be hosting Canada Day celebrations from 8-10:30am, with a FREE community breakfast and music by Chris Murphy. Check out the South Frontenac Facebook page for more details on other events/locations. • The most recent edition of the Our Lakes Digital Magazine is out...here is the link: https://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/ June-2022-Our-Lakes.pdf. Free subscriptions are available.
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• Congratulations to the local group "The Abrams" - John and James Abrams, who were named the musical group or duo of the year at the Country Music Association of Ontario awards show recently. • Although there will not be a Canada Day parade this year, the Harrowsmith and District Social and Athletic Club presents: Canada Day in the Park 2022 in Centennial Park. Start at 11:30, opening ceremonies at at 1pm. Activities and entertainment all afternoon. Draws at 5:30, fireworks at dusk.
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• Henderson village doubled in size with so many fantastic folks attending the Church yard sale on the weekend. We had a blast visiting, selling, buying, trying on and socializing and it was some good and then some! Thanks everyone. After a long time in Covid the freedom to gather was super duper. We have had some more donated items and are able to offer the yard sale again this Sat. June 25- from 8:00 to 12:00, so come on up and set a spell with us. • Sarah Hale offered leadership at the three United Churches on Sunday bringing an inspiring Father’s Day message of challenges and hope
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• Thank you to all the workers at Battersea United Church; the Fish Fry Dinner was delicious! • Pilates & Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church. Pilates on Mondays at 6:15pm and Yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. • Intro to Pickleball Clinics - 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. • Drivers needed in Storrington District: Melissa Elliott, the Volunteer Coordinator for Southern Frontenac Community Services needs your help. We have seniors in rural Kingston and north of the 401 corridor who need occasional rides to medical appointments, to go shopping or to attend social activities, these would be seniors who do not or cannot drive.
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Approximately 14% of Canadians suffer from insomnia It can be frustrating, when we do get around to getting some shut-eye, we can wake up with neck, back or shoulder pain. We should wake up from our slumber refreshed and relaxed instead of with aches and pains. Making a few simple changes can help you reduce the pain associated with your sleeping pattern and will go a long way in making your slumber that much better. Below are some common causes of sleep associated pain and what you can do to improve your sleep for each. Choosing the right mattress: Your mattress is your best tool for protecting your body during your sleep. A good mattress should distribute your weight evenly while ensuring your lower back keeps its proper curvature. Your mattress should provide full body support. If there are gaps between your body and your mattress, you won’t get the support you need. Also, be sure to turn your mattress upside down every few months to prevent body indentations. Choosing the right pillow to support your neck: It’s important to support your spine’s natural curve as you sleep. This is why finding the right pillow for you is essential. Pillows don’t follow a one size fits all rule. Your body shape, size and preferred sleep position should influence your pillow choice. For side sleepers, try to find a pillow thick enough to fill the gap between your neck and mattress. This will keep your neck in a neutral position. For back sleepers, the thinner the pillow the better. Your main goal when looking for a pillow should be to find one that properly supports your head and aligns your neck with the rest of your spine. The softness or firmness of the pillow is personal preference and won’t factor in to the support your pillow provides.
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June 23, 2022
One Year After Opening, The Wolfe Island Hotel Is Thriving by Jeff Green year ago, the ambitious plans of the new owners of the Hotel Wolfe Island (the former General Wolfe Inn) were set in place, and it was time to see how the local community and visitors from across the water in Kingston would respond. At that time the hotel was just re-opening for dining, planning for an outdoor kitchen in order to be able to operate under COVID protocols, and potential vendors were still being contacted for the waterfront Saturday market in what had been a parking area. The first tentative musical programming was being undertaken by musician/producer Chris Brown, who had purchased the building with writer Tom Carpenter. They had made the leap into making the purchase for a couple of reasons. The first was based on the the concern that a developer would buy it in order to demolish the building and replace it with waterfront condominiums. The second, compelling reason was to set up a social enterprise that went beyond the operation of the hotel through establishing the Wolfe Island Market and The Wolfe Island Commons. A year later, the Hotel Wolfe Island has emerged from COVID as a popular gathering spot, offering dinner menus throughout the week, a Sunday brunch, and concerts about 4 days a week. The market is ramping up for its second season. On a Sunday in early June, taking a break after helping out with the sound check for a concert by the acclaimed four piece string band, Vinta, a project focusing on European folk dance traditions, (the music at Hotel Wolfe
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News Frontenac Business Services We are a dedicated team of professionals who pride ourselves on delivering business advice and loan services that nurtures and supports your entrepreneurial spirit. Having had small businesses ourselves, the staff understands the opportunities and challenges that you have to deal with and we are here to help you reach your goals. Frontenac Business Services is a Community Futures Development Corporation. It is a not-for-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors and funded by Federal Economic Development For Southern Ontario (FedDev) to support small businesses through:
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In addition to our mandated services, the organization places particular emphasis on three areas:
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Year In Review We are a dedicated team of professionals who pride ourselves on delivering business advice and loan services that nurtures and supports your entrepreneurial spirit. Having had small businesses ourselves, the staff understands the opportunities and challenges that you must deal with, and we are here to help you reach your goals. We began our fiscal year by rebranding the organization to Frontenac Business Services and creating a new website. Sue Theriault, our office manager since the inception of the organization retired in the fall and is sorely missed by staff, board members and clients. Jason Brown, Business Advisor, continued to provide valuable advice to clients, particularly in marketing, although he reduced his hours to part-time in the fall after accepting a teaching position at St. Lawrence College. Lauren Reid, CPA, joined our team in December as an Office Administrator/ Business Advisor and provides coaching and guidance to clients in preparing cashflows and budgets. Our funder, FedDev, provided us with funds to deliver additional loan programming in response to the pandemic. As well, the Township of South Frontenac provided us with grant funds to assist 23 businesses to purchase and adopt digital tools and technologies and equipment that enable them to transform or pivot their business. In last year’s year in review, we commented that we were surprised to be funding so many new start-ups during the pandemic. While many of the loans were for start-ups again this year, almost a quarter of the loans were for the purchase of existing businesses. Our regular commercial loan product offers flexible financing up to a maximum of $300,000 to new and existing businesses in the County of Frontenac. To get a sense of how these loans
have impacted the businesses, a few clients have given us permission to mention how we have assisted them. Roland Jensch learned to bake bread in Germany where he grew up and was inspired by his grandfather. His signature breads include a crusty sourdough, a hearty seed bread, a flavour-packed 100% rye loaf, and authentic German soft pretzels. Roland came to us with the idea of starting Grains & Goods, a craft bakery in Sydenham and needed some financial assistance to purchase equipment and for working capital. He launched his business just before Christmas and within 6 months has hired 4 part-time employees to assist with demand for his excellent products. Zach Woodcock dreamed of having his own business. When the opportunity to purchase Gibson’s Garage and Small Engine Repair in Sharbot lake became available, Zack turned to Frontenac Business Services to obtain financing to purchase the business and new equipment. Zack too launched his new business, SL Automotive at Christmas. A lifelong dream of two friends to own their own brewery became a reality with help from Frontenac Business Services. Daniel Lees and his partner will be launching Kick and Push Brewing in Sharbot Lake this summer. The staff are all dog lovers. Little did we know that dogs can be trained to detect bed bugs. Along came Chris Stoness, Jeff Dickson and Robert Doak with their plan to launch Atlas K9 – a company that offers bed bug detection for hospitality, property rental, retirement and assisted living sectors. Frontenac Business Services provided financial assistance to start this innovative new business.
Business Resiliency Loan In response to the damage caused by the storm, Frontenac Business Services introduced a new loan product. It features up to $25,000 at Prime (3.70 %), quick turnaround time, no fees and easy to apply for. The funds may be used while you are waiting for your insurance claim to be processed, insurance shortfalls, or investing in longer term resiliency like generators, data backup solutions or contingency planning.
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Congratulations! Congratulations go out to Karen De Luca for her new business Roving Dental Hygiene. Karen's goal is to promote access to dental hygiene care for those who cannot access a dental office due to mobility issues or anxiety. She goes into homes, long-term care facilities, and group homes. Her services include exams, oral cancer screening, cleaning, and fluoride application. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment please contact Karen at karen@ rovingdentalhygiene.com or 613 770 3801 or visit www.rovingdentalhygiene.com Congratulations to Christine and Ed Chaplin on their first anniversary as the new owners of Springwood Cottage Resort. The resort has 17 housekeeping cottages, a general store and marina nestled on the banks of Kennebec Lake surrounded by mature trees and gorgeous views. As a year-round resort, there is always something for families to experience beyond renting an updated, fully equipped cottage with a hot tub; including taking a tandem kayak around the lake, motorized boat rentals or enjoying a scoop (or two) of Kawartha dairy ice cream in the summer to crokicurl and ice fishing in the winter. contact: 613-335-5333 www. springwoodcottageresort.ca, or e-mail info@springwoodcottageresort.ca. Congratulations to Kyle and Colin Kortekaas for their recent purchase of Eco Alternative Energy from Anne and Ron Kortekaas, who have recently retired. Eco Alternative Energy have helped hundreds of customers go solar since 2005 and is currently focusing on net-metering solar, a system in which solar energy is connected to the power grid allowing customers to offset their utility bill. The federal government is currently offering a $5000 rebate for the installation of solar. They are also licensed electrical contractors who can handle any residential or commercial electrical services you may require. Do you have business news that you would like to share in our next newsletter or on social media? Email anne@frontenacbusiness.ca.
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Curds & Cooks After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, Back Forty is excited to announce the return of their annual “Curds and Cooks” festival. The festivities will take place at their farm & dairy in Mississippi Station on Saturday July 2nd. This year's 5th annual event will feature a fantastic selection of local food and drink producers including Seed to Sausage, Stalwart Brewery, Dairy Distillery, Perth Pie Company and many more. Sample Back Forty’s unique raw sheep and water buffalo milk cheeses. Pair your favorite cheese with a local wine, or
hand crafted fine chocolate. Treat yourself to Back Forty’s beer battered deep fried curds. The giant sized sheep curds are battered in Stalwart’s proprietary beer batter have become a festival favorite. Visitors can stroll the farm to check out the animals or just unwind by the river and enjoy an afternoon of great food, drink, and authentic Reggae and Calypsos beats performed live on the Steel Drum. “Curds and Cooks” is free to attend, great for all ages, and the perfect destination for any cheese, drink, or food lover.
Canada Digital Adoption Program Eligible businesses receive up to $2,400 grant to help with costs relating to adopting e-commerce as well as support and advice from a network of E-Commerce Advisors. The grant can be used to cover costs associated with a range of activities, including website development, search engine optimization,
subscription fees for e-commerce platforms and social media advertising. The program is delivered locally by Invest Kingston (previously KEDCO). For more information, visit https:// www.investkingston.ca/cdap/
Launching soon, the Frontenac App Frontenac County will soon be launching the Frontenac app. It will reward users for exploring sites along the K&P trail in beautiful Frontenac County. The app will allow users to create itineraries, navigate the K&P trail virtually and collect points at registered businesses. Users
will be able to redeem points for rewards such as discounts or products at participating locations. Learn more about the Frontenac App at www. visitfrontenac.ca/app
Interested In Becoming A Board Member For Frontenac Business Services? Residents and/or business owners within the County of Frontenac are eligible to apply to become a director. Candidates ideally have • An interest in local and regional community and business development • Knowledge of Frontenac County in general and perhaps an understanding of a specific business sector. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer board member of the Frontenac Business Services, or would like more information, contact Anne Prichard, Executive Director, at 613372-1414 Ext 204.
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Summer 2022
Results for the fiscal year 2021 - 2022 $1,267,345 new loan funds disbursed
11 businesses assisted with loans (5 startups, 6 existing)
26 new full-time jobs created and 20 maintained
$210,000 Regional Relief and Recovery Funds disbursed
7 businesses assisted with RRRF 74 business supported with non-loan services
8 businesses were started creating 4.5 full-time jobs and 14.25 maintained
23 businesses assisted with South Frontenac Business Opportunity Grant
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Select Manufacturing & Supply Inc. Sydenham, ON This family-owned business was established in 2021 and services the Kingston and surrounding areas. They offer custom metal fabrication for the HVAC industry and the associated supplies for installation. From commercial to residential, they can meet the needs of clients and ensure that all standards and codes are met. Select Manufacturing & Supply Inc. values their relationships with employees, clients, engineers, and fellow trades.
How We Helped Frontenac Business Services first began working with Paul Outwater in 2014. When Paul decided to start this new venture, he once again turned to Frontenac Business Services. This venture was established during the peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which presented many additional challenges. We’ve been able to support Paul in various ways including financing, which helped with initial start-up expenses as well as necessary upgrades to
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the building and electrical supply needed to run the equipment. Select Manufacturing was also able to use the start-up loan to get a base inventory in stock and open up a new position for a full time employee.
Today Paul is very appreciative of the help and guidance we’ve been able to provide and he is looking forward to the results from the development in his business. An example of one of the ways they have grown is that they have already expanded their service area and have become authorized dealers for several products, including DuroDyne, allowing them to offer quality products and accessories to their customers. Select Manufacturing & Supply Inc. is continuously looking for ways to expand and serve their clients better with new and innovative products.
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"The biggest support for us, as newcomers to Frontenac, was how well the connected us to people who could be helpful to us. In food, it's all about building community and Frontenac Business Services helped us immensely in that respect." Debbie Fitzerman David & Son's Fine Condiments
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I had a successful career managing large retail stores with over 80 employees. But there came a point when I was on maternity leave with my third baby, when I wanted to reshape my life into something more meaningful to me. Retail hours are not family-friendly and I also felt that it was time that my family should benefit more from the energy I have always put into my work.
"From helping me find my first commercial kitchen to introducing me to valuable contacts to funding, they have been incredible helpful. The team is always available to talk and the workshops they off are really valuable to food entrepreneurs"
Your cakes taste just fantastic. Where do you get your flavour inspiration from? When I first started out, I had the usual options, blueberry, cherry. But I’ve always loved dessert and I took every opportunity to learn and see what others were doing, experimenting a lot and turning these inspirations into my own flavours. Then, we started to ask our customers for their personal preferences and tried to make these into flavours that would work with cheesecake. That’s how we started offering personalized cakes.
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Many people dream about starting a food or drinks business. How did you launch yours? What’s the story behind your business? After I had decided that I wanted to start my own business, I wrote down all the ideas I had, some of them really random. I had been making cheesecake for years, just for my family and friends and it was a cousin of mine who first suggested that I should think about selling those. Because I have a background in business, I knew from the beginning that there needed to be a wholesale part of the business if I wanted to be able to replace my income from my previous job. Initially, my cakes were full size. While I was working on recipes one day, I saw an empty jam jar on the counter and that was when inspirations struck. I love entertaining and I remember thinking “what if I’d make individual portions of cheesecake in glass jars, then everybody could have their own serving just the way they like it?”
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tion beyond the separate categories of awards at the school level. Recipients should have demonstrated exemplary achievement in all three categories: Leadership, positive attitude, energy and school spirit, and academic standing. In the citation for Bridget Campbell, she is described as a “quiet behind the scenes leader and community builder” who remained active even though school activities were limited over the last school years due to COVID. She has been the Yearbook editor since 2020, and helped with the Fun Fair at the school, as well a being a member of the volleyball team. She competed in the Limestone Skills Competition for photography in grades 10 and 11, and applied her knowledge to Yearbook production values. Throughout her time at NAEC she has been focussed on a goal of becoming an aesthetician, and has chosen courses accordingly, from chemistry to graphics to photography, and achieving success in all of them. Amica Levesque has been on the honour roll at GREC for four years, and received the proficiency trophy for grades 10 and 11. In addition to receiving numerous subject awards, she received the Gryphon Excellence Ward for learning skills (all E’s in 6 courses) for four years. She has been on the senior and junior volleyball, basketball and Track and Field teams, is a peer tutor, and member of the prom committee. Within the community she is a member of the Parham Agricultural Society, a soccer coach and volunteer with the Food Bank. Erin Smith is a high achieving student, with grades in the mid to high nineties in her grade 12 subjects, after being an honour roll student and achieving the highest standing in grades 9 and 10 and the silver medal in grade 11. She is a student council member, and plays soccer field hockey and hockey. In 2021 she organised a food drive t the school and created a new athletics school website as well as putting together a mental information campaign. She also holds part-time jobs, and volunteers with the Southern Frontenac Community Services Food Bank. ■
Integrity Cont.from p1 layed, held sway and the matter was approved. “I want that system to be in place before I end up there,” Smith said. Public Meeting set for draft Business Case over communal servicing – On July 13, a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting will be held in South Frontenac to present and hear comments on the Draft Business Case, which is the next step in setting up a municipal communal service corporation in Frontenac County. Once the business case is finalised, it will be up to Frontenac County Council to accept or reject it. If the county accepts it, any or all of the four member municipalities will decide whether or not they will opt in to the corporation. CAO Pender said that aside from an initial investment from the municipalities who choose to participate, municipal tax dollars will not be used to maintain the corporation once it is up and running. “It is not like a conservation authority or a municipal library system that is funded by municipal taxation. There is no mechanism in this for that kind of funding,” he said. Clean audit – Auditors from KPMG, which has purchased the county's former auditor, Allen and Partners, delivered a 'clean audit' of the 2021 Frontenac County financial statements ■
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Natalya Gravelle Grade 8 North Addingtion Eduction Centre Natalya, we couldn't be any more proud of you! Remember this day, the sense of pride and the accomplishments that you take from it. Use them to move through your next big goals. Congratulations Babe, may your Dreams always be big and your worries small . Love: Mom and Dad xoxoxooxox
Hannah Cote & Adam Campbell Congratulations to Hannah Cote and Adam Campbell on their high school graduation, We are all so proud of you and we know there are lots of great opportunities ahead of the both of you in years to come. Congratulations and Lots of love from Nana and Papa Cote
Raistlin Lloyd CO N G RATU L ATIO N S Raistlin Lloyd on completing grade 8. All the best on your future endeavors. All our love from family.
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Kylie Sauve Grade 12 Granite Ridge Education Centre Kylie will be attending St. Lawrence College in September for the Pre-Health Sciences to Advanced Diplomas and Degree Program. We are so proud of you Kylie!!! Love from all your family.
Madi Lemke We are proud to announce our daughter Madi Lemke has graduated from Queen’s University, Bachelor of Science - Honours. She is now headed to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Doctor of Optometry. Madi has worked incredibly hard and remained focussed on pursuing her dream. Her commitment and drive have been evident from the start, and we know she has a ‘vision’ for the future. Congratulations, we love you Madi!
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Congratulation to Daniel Rines Graduating from Grade 12 with Honors from Sydenham High School with a SHSM Red Seal in Manufacturing. We love you and are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Morgan & Leah & all your family.
Johnny Ray Skuce It is with great pride that Karen Skuce announces the graduation of her son Johnny Ray Skuce from Western University, Class of 2022, Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Computer Science and a Minor in Software Engineering. Looking forward to many successful adventures to come.
Blayne Thompson Cory and Amy Thompson are proud to announce the graduation of their son Blayne on June 17, 2022. He attended Fleming College in Peterborough and received his Mechanical Techniques Plumbing Diploma. Congratulations Blayne, you did it!
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• Cool, windy, but but worth the white caps! The fresh bass was delicious! • Looking ahead! Vendors register now for the Inverary Fall Market to be held on September 10th in Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email mac. wilkins@outlook.com.
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• Book Sale at Archives Lanark – Saturday, June 25, 10am – 4pm. 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 is 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, and discounted for this sale only. • Maberly Fair is hosting a Euchre Card Party on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. $5 per person. Light refreshments are included. Contact Sue Munro at 613-268-2507 for more information. • Summer Yoga Program at the ABC Hall The summer program will run for 8 weeks from July 5 to August 25. Gentle Vinyasa Flow – Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm. Gentle Hatha – Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm. The cost is $80 for each 8 week session. If you decide to join both 8 week sessions, the cost is $150. Register online at abchall.ca. • The Tay Valley Senior of the Year Award for 2022 goes to David Taylor. David’s contributions to Tay Valley Township and Lanark County reach back many years. A former
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Tay Valley Township councillor (1995-97), David Taylor has been, and remains, a vital community supporter. Most recently, David’s work includes Chairing the Tay Valley Heritage Property Selection Committee and providing crucial research information for the documentation of Tay Valley Township historical landmarks. David talents and accomplishments include: • Fish Fry at the ABC Hall Saturday July 9 Payment options include e-transfer to treasurer@abchall.ca or cheque mailed to Margaret Miller, 367 Crow Lake Road, Maberly, ON, K0H 2B0. Eat-In – Doors open at 5:45pm, with dinner served buffet style at 6 pm. Drive-thru pick-up times are 4:45pm, or 5:15pm. This year we are offering a child’s portion (12 years of age and under). For more information please contact events@ abchall.ca
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• June 26 - Celebration of Holy Communion - at our 10:00am service in the Church. • July 10 – Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service. Wilmer Church at 2:00pm • The Leland Helping Hand are offering 4 hand Euchre games every Thursday at 1:00pm 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 $2.00. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.
OBITUARY
Thank you to the Seniors of Central & North Frontenac
It truly was a surprise to be honoured at the Sharbot Lake 39ers Seniors Club 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 18th. Thank you to those who worked so hard to make the event so special. My heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the gifts I received. I appreciate your many kindnesses to me over the years. I hope our paths will cross again. Catherine Tysick
OBITUARY Taylor, Jean Theresa – It is with heavy hearts our mom passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in her 90th year. She is pre-deceased by her husband John Taylor and her son John Edworthy (Irene). Jean will be missed by her sisters Vivian (Bob), Sharon (Michael), her children Kathy (Ken), Fran (Bruce), Sheila, Ronnie, Jim (Angela) and by her many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbours. A graveside service has taken place at Thortonview Cemetery in Oshawa on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 1:00pm. Friends desiring may contribute in her to a charity of your choice with appreciation from Jean’s family.
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hen Jeff and Jenna Fenwick moved from Lanark County to the picturesque farm property overlooking the Mississippi River on Gulley Road in Frontenac County, they also built new facilities for their two home-based businesses – Back Forty Cheese and Jenna Rose textiles. They also had pland develop, over time, a farm to table destination, with meat and produce from their own and other local farms, including a kitchen, patio and an outdoor dining space overlooking the river. When COVID hit, they had to re-think how to get Back Forty Cheese to market because the restaurants, which were a major portion of cheese sales, shut down. One of their strategies was to enhance their social media marketing in order to sell cheese directly to customers. “We also decided to implement our full vision for the outdoor space,” said Jenna Fenwick. “We had a mason put in a pizza oven, and hired a builder to put in a pavilion. We are now fully set up for casual dining, and our liquor license came through last week. Earlier this month, they began their summer season. The Cheese Shop and Tasting Bar is now open Fridays from 3pm-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-6pm throughout the summer. The shop offers a full selection of raw-sheep’s milk cheeses, as well as locally produced cured meats, honey, maple syrup, and preserves. The outdoor tasting bar serves a seasonal farm-to-table menu, including wood-fired oven pizzas, and the riverside patio fea-
tures Ontario craft beer, cider, wine, and kombucha. And they are ramping for the “Curds and Cooks” festival on Saturday, July 2nd, also from 11am-6pm. The popular event has been on hold for two years, but will be better than ever in the renovated space. In addition to Back Forty’s raw sheep and water buffalo milk cheeses, local food and drink producers Stalwart Brewery, Seed to Sausage, Dairy Distillery, and Perth Pie Company will be on hand. There will be beer battered deep fried curds, pizza and other specialties, and a calypso and reggae band will be performing. For further information, go to artisancheese.ca. ■
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William Arthur Fewer - Passed away peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 86. William will be greatly missed by his loving wife Margaret Fewer (nee Commodore). Cherished by his children Patricia (Richard), Kelly (Brent), Sean and Laura (Paul). Adored by his grandchildren Madeleine, Gabriel, Aaron, Paige (Conor), Shawn (Sarah), Jason (Rachel), Ryan (Jo-Anne) and Sarah. He will be missed by his great grandchildren and bonus grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents William and Pearl (nee Dunn), his son Bobby Lee (Angie) and grandson Damon. William loved his four cats; Fluffy, Prince, Rascal and Midnight as well as his dogs; China and Sadie. Cremation has been entrusted to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home. A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in William’s memory can be made to the Humane Society. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.
ine Meadow Nursing Home is pleased to announce that we have received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our projects Java Music Club, Java Memory Care and Java Mentorship Program. This federal grants and contributions program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities. The funds will be used to bring residents together to connect, build meaningful relationships, heal and find peace and to uplift one another. These programs are based on inclusivity and diversity, everyone matters, everyone counts. The vision is to end loneliness and spread happiness.
Thank you to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for the funding support provided to Pine Meadow Nursing Home. It will make a significant difference in the lives of seniors in our home. For more information, visit New Horizons for Seniors Program – Communitybased projects. ■
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Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle set to retire this year N ear the end of the June 14 meeting of Frontenac County Council, Warden Dennis Doyle said “I made this announcement at Frontenac Islands Council last night, so I should everyone here know
as well that I have decided not to see reelection this fall.” Warden Doyle has been the Mayor of Frontenac Islands for three terms, since 2010. He has served as Frontenac Coun-
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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
several years. He indicated he was not planning to run at the beginning of the year, so his formal announcement does not come as a surprise.
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. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www. centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Monday June 20, 2022. 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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Thursday June 23
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 arden@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. Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum. Check out books on local history. 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. CLOYNE - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 11am-2pm. Cloyne Pioneer Museum. Live music, BBQ & tour.
Friday July 1
GODFREY - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-11am. Glendower Hall. FREE ! Sponsored by South Frontenac Bedford District.
HARROWSMITH - CANADA DAY 11am-5:30pm. Centennial Park. Live music, family activities, prizes & more! SHARBOT LAKE - Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am Firehall SHARBOT LAKE - CANADA DAY BOAT FLOATILA 12pm. Sharbot Lake Beach. Gather on Beach or Government Dock for a float by water parade! Afternoon events inlcude music, food vendors, duct tape boat race, fireworks at dusk SOUTH FRONTENAC - CANADA DAY 12-5pm. Gerald Ball Recreational Park. Red & White Parade, Canteen, Games, Live Music & More! SYDENHAM - CANADA DAY 3-9:45pm. Sydenham Point. Swimming, Live Music, Canteen & Cheesecake & Fireworks at dusk! SOUTH FRONTENAC - FIREWORKS 9:45pm. Gerald Ball Recreational Park. At dusk. SYDEHNAM - KARAOKE 1:30pm -5:30pm - free Cash BBQ 12:30 1:30 HARROWSMITH - FIREWORKS 9:45pm. Centennial Park. At dusk.
Saturday July 2
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MARKET 9am-12pm. Sharbot Lake Beach. The Farmer’s Market returns ! ARDOCH - BAKE SALE 10am-1pm. St. Kilians Church. Large variety of baked goods, Come early. If you would like to pre-order a favourite treat, call 613479-0070 or FB message St. Kilians Church (by June 24) DENBIGH - YARD SALE 10am-2pm. Griffith & Matawatchan Lion’s Club. Fill a Box For $6 ! Hosted by the Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. 100% of proceeds to help local seniors. MISSISSIPPI STATION - CURDS & COOKS 11am-6pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese. This years 5th annual event will feature a fantastic selection of local food and drink producers with live music! BOLINGBROKE - THE MOTH PROJECT 8-11pm. ABC Hall. Multimedia performance of music, pictures, and words about and inspired by moths. Featuring Peter Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange playing a wide variety of music.
Monday July 4
DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINER’S CLUB 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Pork Roast Dinner. RSVP Shelby 613-336-8934 x 229
Appendix “A”– Draft Expropriation Plan 2021-0733-5
EXPROPRIATIONS ACT RSO 1990, Chapter E.26
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF the proposed expropriation by The Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “Expropriating Authority”) of certain lands located in the following: (a) Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, as in FR738460, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0010 (LT) and more particularly described as Part 1 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached at Appendix “A” hereto; (b) Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, as in FR736675 and east of FR560395, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0011, and more particularly described as Part 2 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “A” hereto; and (c) Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, east of FR560395, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0002 (LT) and more particularly described as Part 1 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “B” hereto. FOR THE PURPOSE OF linking two sections of the Frontenac K&P Trail and thereby ensuring its continued long-term viability as a public trail within the Frontenac County Trail System in accordance with the County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made for approval to expropriate the following lands: (a) Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, as in FR738460, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0010 (LT) and more particularly described as Part 1 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached at Appendix “A” hereto – (Registered Owner: Rose Sherry Riddell, Robert David Riddell and Harriet Mary Riddell); (b) Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, as in FR736675 and east of FR560395, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0011, and more particularly described as Part 2 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “A” hereto – (Registered Owner: James Ernest Riddell); and (c) Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, east of FR560395, geographic Township of Palmerston, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being part of PIN 36209-0002 (LT) and more particularly described as Part 1 illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “B” hereto – (Registered Owner – James Ernest Riddell). ANY OWNER OF LAND in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the Expropriating Authority shall so notify the Approving Authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner who is served personally or by registered mail, within thirty (30) days after the date on which the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; and (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The Approving Authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “Approving Authority”) 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie, Ontario K0H1S0 Dated at Glenburnie, Ontario this 17th day of June, 2022. The Corporation of the County of Frontenac Per: “Jannette Amini” Jannette Amini, County Clerk I have authority to bind the Corporation This notice first published on the 23rd day of June, 2022.
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Enjoy The Outdoors Without A Tick! Let’s Get Ready to RUMBOLT! Health Canada, Ontario Region ou can enjoy the return of warm weather and outdoor activities by preventing tick bites that can cause Lyme disease and other infections like anaplasmosis. Before your outdoor activity, you can take the following precautions to prevent tick bites: • Wear light coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants to spot ticks more easily; • Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs; • Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin on your skin and clothing (always follow the directions on the label); • Walk on cleared paths or walkways. When you return, take time to specifically inspect these 10 areas of your body (favorite tick hiding spots): • head and hair, in and around the ears • under the arms • around the chest
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back (use a mirror or ask for help) waist, belly button around the groin legs and behind the knees between the toes What to look for: You may not notice a tick bite because ticks are tiny and their bites are usually painless. Feel your skin for bumps and see if there are any tiny black dots. Most people get Lyme disease after being bitten by: • a nymph, which is about the size of a poppy seed (1.15 mm) • an adult female tick, which is about the size of a sesame seed (3 mm) Found a tick? Remove it immediately to reduce the risk of infection. To do this properly, watch the Lyme disease video: How to properly remove a tick. Don't forget to also check your pets! To learn more, visit Canada.ca/LymeDisease. ■
By Coach Sandra Sinclair ifteen year old Lilly Rumbolt of Sydenham High School, created a RUMBLE in the South Frontenac softball community, after hitting an out-ofthe-park homerun during a 3-pitch game against Holy Cross high School on June 6, 2022. Lilly is known in Sydenham for her outstanding athletic abilities in multiple sports, including hockey, basketball, volleyball and softball. This summer, she will be pitching for the Greater Kingston Softball Association-Jr. Gaels U15 girl’s rep team, and competing in the Ontario Provincial Championships in Stratford, on August 5-7, 2022. Lilly is a “rising star” in our community, with many fans who are all getting “ready to RUMBOLT” this season! ■
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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
Canada Day 2022 As the country celebrates, July 1st will be a statutory holiday for most of us. With the holiday falling on a Friday, there will be no changes for residents for either garbage or recycle collection. As with any festivities, comes extra recycling, so please remember to crush your cans and water/juice bottles and don’t bag or overflow your recycle bins. Remember that SF resident can take excess recycling to the City of Kingston Recycling Centre for no charge. Have a Wonderful Canada Day, Have Fun, Keep Safe and Remember to Recycle! GREEN BAY WDS WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 1ST
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.
For more information and to apply, please contact Amanda at recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447. 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 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/
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. 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.
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/
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.
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Sharbot Lake Business Group Summer BBQ By Jeff Green he Sharbot Lake Business Group has remained active behind the scenes over the last few years, not being able to hold any of its normal twice annual events for local business owners. In that time the group worked on the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan and the Frontenac County Destination Development Plan. Last week, with warm weather here and COVID concerns easing, the first summer BBQ in three years was an opportunity to introduce a number of new businesses to the local community. Ken Fisher, the enthusiastic promoter for the group, said that “normally we introduce one or two new business owners to the group but today we have a lot more than that” The list of new and newly purchased businesses was long: including Kick and Push Brewing Company, (which is opening its doors next week) the Local Brewer, Frenchies Chip Hut, Belong Sharbot Lake, Springwood Cottages, O’Reilly Lake Resort, Sharbot Lake Automotive, Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, Pharmasave, and the Cardinal Cafe. After the introductions, Fisher invited Anne Prichard, the founding Chief Executive Officer of the 17 year old, federally funded Frontenac Business Services (formerly Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation). Prichard talked a bit about the services her agency offers, including financial support, financing, coaching and
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