Vol.23 No.08

Reopening Ceremony For Storrington Centre

Among all the politicians, staff members, and community members, who attended the celebration of the reopening of the much-improved Storrington Centre last week, Sharon Patterson represented the group with the longest association with the hall.

And one with a lot to gain from its reopening.

The Storrington Retirees were established in 1981, and when the Storrington Centre first opened in 1982, they were one of the first groups to start using it on a regular basis. They held their lunches at the Centre, pretty much every month, between 1983 and 2020. That all changed in February of 2020, with the onset of COVID.

“The timing of the renovations to the hall worked out pretty well for us, since we could not meet for most of that time, because, as a group of seniors, we had to be careful anyway,” said Patterson, in an interview after the opening.”

The seniors could have started up again meeting last fall, but they have been waiting for the hall to re-open.

“We have the hall booked for the second Wednesday of the month, starting on April 12,” said Patterson. “We are raring to go. We had 75 members before we stopped, and we need to get back up to that number again, and beyond.”

Over the years, the group has contributed a lot to the hall, paying for a commercial dishwasher, a microwave oven, a stove, tables and chairs, many items that are still in use.

But they are not the only group that uses the hall, which was the best used township hall before it was shuttered in order for the renovations to take place. It is used by the EarlyOn program for parents and young children, by the VON for exercise programs, card groups, and by the Sunbury Music Association. The musicians were on hand to entertain the crowd at the celebration.

The expansion has increased the size of the Centre by more than a third, to 4,300 square feet of meeting space with new features such as outdoor patio space and double doors that open up for indoor/outdoor use. New energyefficient LED lighting and heating/cooling equipment were also installed.

“The Storrington Centre is an important community hub and gathering place,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal at the reopening. “This expansion is just one of many projects in

South Frontenac that will enhance access to programs, services and events to continue to make South Frontenac a vibrant, progressive and growing rural leader.”

The Township received a Government of Canada investment of $432,309 for the project from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The fund was launched to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the pandemic, assist with community vitality, support social and economic cohesion and help reanimate communities.

“Community centres and meeting spaces are important for rural municipalities in Southern Ontario. Enhancing halls, like the Storrington Centre, offers space for people to learn, grow and work together for the betterment of their towns,” said the Honorable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario. “This investment will connect the residents of South Frontenac, enhance the visitor experience and lead to community growth.”

The renovation was designed by Kingston architect Mikaela Hughes and the work was completed by Jeffrey G. Wallans Construction Ltd. at an estimated cost of $563,079.

The Centre will host the South Frontenac Recreation and Leisure Fair on Saturday, March 25 from 10 am to 2 pm where local sports, and community groups, can showcase activities and recreational opportunities in the Township.

With all that effort and cost to two levels of government,

By Jeff Green

Sharon Patterson, of the longest active group using the hall, has already delivered her verdict as to whether the money was well spent.

“It is absolutely beautiful,” she said, there is so much space and it is so bright. There is lots of beautiful natural light, and a view of the fields behind the hall. They did an excellent job.”

Tim Laprade, the recreation and facilities manager for South Frontenac, said that a lot of the credit for the success of the project should go to Jamie Brash, who oversaw much of the work on the building, until he retired at the end of last year. He also said the Storrington Centre will be a community, as well as a township, resource going forward.

“We are already getting calls from people wanting to hold weddings and family gatherings in the Storrington Centre. It is going to be an even better used community facility, thanks to this project,” he said. ■

South Frontenac Community Services is gearing up for a big project, and looking to raise money.

By Jeff Green

This week, Southern Frontenac Community Services announced that the contract has been awarded for their long awaited expansion project, at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, to the construction firm Emmons and Mitchell. The project is being managed by Todd Colbourne of the architectural firm Colbourne and Kembel, who worked on the project design.

"We are thrilled to be working with Emmons and Mitchell on this important project," said Heather Rogers, director of operations of Southern Frontenac Community Services. "Their commitment to quality, and attention to detail, will help ensure that this new facility is able to provide the highest level of service to our community."

The new building will broaden access to a range of services for seniors, including social and recreational activities, health and wellness programs, and support for independent living.

The project will also allow agency office staff, as well as the food bank, which serves over 200 local residents each month, to be housed in a permanent, accessible building, instead of the portables that they have been working in for the better part of a decade.

“These portables were always to be a ‘temporary’ solution, and were not designed to deliver services as long as they have,” said South Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) Executive Director Greg Foster. “Nor were they designed to handle the amount of demand that they now face, particularly as the need for the food bank has increased. The portables are not functional for staff and clients. There are no washrooms, the roof leaks and they are not properly heated.”

Another critical part of the new Grace Centre will be an expanded lower level in the new building extension. The ground level will house a fully accessible reception area, a confidential meeting space

for clients, additional meeting spaces and badly needed offices for agency staff.

While construction is set to begin in earnest in early April, a new septic system went in last fall.

The project will start to have an impact on services at the Grace Centre this month. The location of some of SFCS's programs will be moved as the agency gets ready for the start of the construction project.

“We have reached out to our community partners, and friends, to temporarily relocate our vital services to other locations. When the Grace Centre needed assistance, organisations such as Sydenham Legion, the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church and the Verona Lions Hall were quick to answer the call,” said Foster.

The food bank will still be located on site, in the Grace Hall itself, but programming that normally takes place in the hall will be moved to the other locations.

For details about temporary locations

for the Good Grace's Cafe, exercise classes, euchre and other programming, email Denzel.Maradza@sfcsc.ca or call 613-376-6477, ext. 310.

The project has been supported by major grants from the Township of South Frontenac ($750,000), a provincial infrastructure grant ($250,000) as well as over $500,000 in community donations.

“The community, the township and the province have been generous,” said Foster, “but the project still needs more funding. Our original costing has changed, and changed again due to increases in the cost of materials and labour. The initial $1.75 million price tag is now about $2.5 million, and we are now launching a final campaign to avoid financing the rest of the cost, which will hinder our ability to maintain and expand services for the community.

“By contributing to this project, donors can help improve the lives of vulnerable

South Frontenac Township Council officially open the newly renovated Storrington Centre on Battersea Road. Pictured from left to right, CAO Louise Fragnito, Councillor Steve Pegrum, Councillor Norm Roberts, Mayor Ron Vandewal, Deputy Mayor Ron Sleeth, Councillor Ray Leonard.

NF Mayor Saves Strategic Planning For County Council

By Craig Bakay

After a long public meeting on a potential rezoning of a property in Cloyne, an information session on electric vehicles and a presentation on the services available from Frontenac Business Services, North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty pulled the plug on an information gathering session from Explorer Solutions regarding the County’s Strategic Plan at North’s regular Council meeting Feb. 24 in Plevna.

It started out innocuously enough, with Explorer’s director of economic development Jason Kipfer outlining the goals and objectives for Frontenac County’s Strategic Plan, but when the “Focus Group Discussion” aspect of things showed up, it was clear Lichty wasn’t having it, at this meeting at least.

“We’re really having some issues here, if this (this particular Council meeting) is the right place to do this,” Lichty said, while suggesting they set up a separate meeting to go through the exercise.

Lichty wasn’t alone in not being in the mood for County strategic planning on this Friday morning.

“There are seven questions here, each of which deserves input from seven of us,” said Dep. Mayor John Inglis. “We haven’t really gotten into the meat of our meeting and it’s after 11.”

Coun. Wayne Good did offer: “I have a big problem with the broadband and cell service in my area.

“I had to put a $600 booster in my house to get cell service.”

Lichty instructed the clerk to schedule a special meeting to discuss the County strategic plan.

Zoning Application

Prior to the actual Council meeting, a public meeting was held as part of the process to have a property on

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Owners Nicholas and Sarah Sproule indicated they are seeking the rezoning to potentially add a residential building in the future or an addition to the garage.

Neighbour Scott Maudsley told the meeting he opposed the zoning changes, for “a host of reasons,” not the least of which is “so the property does not continue to be used as a dumping ground.”

Planner Dmitry Kurylovich acknowledged Maudsley’s allegations, that the property has been used for the placement of fill and various refuse since the 1970s including spent herbicide and pesticide containers, paint cans, furniture and building materials.

“It is important to note that this claim has not been verified and County planning staff have contacted the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks for input on this matter.

Sarah Sproule did acknowledge that since they got the property, people have put their garden clipping and such there and they have allowed this. Mary Kelly said she has done this in the past.

Land Disposition

Council received for information a staff report on fee amendments for the sale and disposition of land policy (bylaw to be considered at a future meeting).

Under the new fees, the land administration fee would increase to $1,200 from $1,000; land costs would increase to $0.55 per square foot from $0.15 per square foot for shore road allowances and other road allowances within 66 feet of a water body; land costs would increase from $250 flat fee for the first linear 500 feet or less plus $3 for each linear foot thereafter (33 feet width) to $5 per linear foot and there woud be a reactivation fee of $250.

Crown Land Stewardship

The North Frontenac Crown Land Stewardship Program, which includes

the North Frontenac Parklands camping area brought in $84,845 in excess dollars of revenue over expenditures in 2022, Manager of Community Development Brook Hawley told Council. That’s up from the $69,300 in 2021but not quite as much as the $92,192 in 2020, when the pandemic was in full swing. The funds are placed in the Parklands Reserve Fund and shall only be used on future parklands expenses, as per an agreement with two provincial ministries.

Dep. Mayor John Inglis said that at the last economic development committee meeting, there was some discussion as to the possibility of using those funds to establish a second such operation but Hawley said the agreement only allows for the one but “expansion is definitely possible.”

Mayor Gerry Lichty said some lake associations oppose the commercial use of the campground.

“We have an operator who provides fishing gear, bait and boats and then gets the campsites from us,” he said. ■

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By Wilma Kenny Sydenham Water 2022 Annual Summary

Julie Runions of Utilities Kingston delivered the annual report for the Sydenham Water Treatment Plant, which supplied water to residents of Sydenham at “rates which allowed adequate treatment while not exceeding permitted flows.” The one test result last year that showed bacteria was attributed to a sampling error, as subsequent resampling from the same location, upstream, and downstream showed no problem.

It is interesting that Sydenham water usage is based on the typical Canadian average water usage per person, which is 220 litres per person per day (source: Stats Canada 2017). The report states that “Once all services to the water distribution system are completed (ie, all eligible residences are connected to Sydenham water) an accurate calculation of water usage per person for the village of Sydenham can be arrived at.”

RED Grant Application Supported

The Rural Economic Development (RED) program is a provincial program that provides grant money to organizations to create strong rural communities and open the door to economic development. Staff has proposed that South Frontenac apply for this grant in the amount of $240,000 to assist with the building and installation of wayfinding signage over the next three years. The Township’s portion will be $560,000, plus and additional $220,000 for gateway signage, which is not addressed by the RED program. The

Re: Centre of the Universe

In reference to Jean Brown’s letter of February 15th, 2023

Suggesting that there is a Sharbot Lake Syndrome (AKA Stockholm Syndrome) seems to be a rather extreme overshot of her stated objective of advocating for repairs to the Arden and Henderson Roads. Rural communities have suffered economic decline throughout my lifetime and continue down that path in our municipality as well. Many villages having very few

township’s portions of these costs will be funded out of the working funds reserve. The 2022 budget’s allocated $60,000 has been carried forward toward Gateway signage.

Councillor Pegrum asked, “What if we don’t get the grant?” CAO Fragnito replied that staff would come back to Council requesting that the signage program be extended from 3 to 5 years.

Development Services Staffing

Following a review of Administrative roles in Building and Planning, Development Services are recommending that Council approve replacing the current Planning Assistant position with a Planning Coordinator, and creating a Planning Clerk position. These changes are intended to streamline the development approval process and will cost an estimated $79,300 which will be funded from the implementation of the Heritage Review fee and Zoning Compliance Review fee. This increase in fees will be user-based, and will create no burden on existing taxpayers.

As well, separating the zoning compliance review from the building permit process will shift the zoning review from the building inspectors to planning and will also provide for a separate zoning review prior to a building permit application being received, thus providing for a better level of customer service. One dedicated planning staff will become responsible for all zoning compliance reviews.

Current staff have the expertise to assume the natural heritage review (recently transferred from the Conservation Authority), which will be more efficient and less costly

L ETTERS

businesses of any sort left. Sharbot Lake has been fortunate enough to be able to keep a regional high school, a bank, doctors office, three restaurants, post office and a full-service grocery store to name a few. It might not be the Centre of the Universe but it is a reasonable centre for services to the Township.

Our tax base is stretched to the limit trying to provide services necessary to attract new residents, to keep the old ones and expand our business base.

Jean infers, to my disagreement, that our municipal council is made up of individuals easily influenced and having their governance powers usurped by experts. In my opinion, that is far from the truth generally and specifically to our council. Municipal government is the most representative of all levels of government in Canada. In my fifty years of living and working in this community I have observed committed people campaigning for office based on doing good in their community. There are 9 councillors representing all four wards on an equal basis and are doing their best to be fair, honest and diligent in delivering sustainable services to the whole township.

I might suggest that Jean should approach the issue of the repairs to the Arden and Henderson roads from a positive point of view and work with staff and the Council to make her case. Surely it is not by disparaging councillors and township staff and by spreading near conspiracy theories about Sharbot Lake. We have

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Planning Fees Update

In general, it was determined that current South Frontenac planning fees are notably lower compared to the average fee calculated for similar sized municipalities. Councillor Pegrum noted that some of the comparison tables from other municipalities included Muskoka gateway areas whose constituents’ social and economic status would not be comparable to ours: he suggested that neighbouring townships might be more accurate comparators. (Loyalist Twp was included).

“The Answers are Coming!”

Councillor Ruttan asked for a clearly defined outline of development requirements in settlement areas: staff gave a quick verbal summary of directions in the Official Plan, but said more specific details will soon be forthcoming in the new Official Plan.

Family Day

Both Councillor Leonard and Mayor Vandewal commented on the success of Family Day celebrations at Piccadilly: “Unbelievable”, “Insanely busy!” “An appreciative crowd!” Both estimated an attendance of around 700. They praised Recreation and Events Coordinator Amanda Pantrey for her planning and organization: “Amanda and her crew did an awesome job of set-up and planning.” However, Mayor Vandewal said Pantrey needed more staffing help for future events: he expressed disappointment that many of the students and volunteers who were counted on to stay all day tended to leave early, so that only a few people were left when it came time to pack-up. ■

had enough negative rhetoric south of the border about “draining the swamp”. We know how that went.

Good on you Jean for raising an obvious concern and need but it could have been presented in a bit more civil and constructive way.

This is a great place to live and it will take all of our efforts to keep what we have. Let’s try to work together to make it an even better place.

- Wayne Robinson

International Women’s Day

The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan stands out as the most shocking global disaster where misogyny is the cornerstone of the ruling “government”. Afghanistan is a real-life dystopia for girls and women (and oppressive for the population in general). New restrictions are introduced almost daily on half the population, including the right to work (with some rare exceptions), to enjoy freedom of movement, to dress as they wish, to participate in civil society, to go to public places such as parks and the list goes on.

But what stands out as really astonishing is that all education is banned for girls and women after Grade 6. Afghanistan is the only country on the planet that practises such absolute gender apartheid. It is no wonder that Denmark, Sweden and Finland are offering refugee status to any female that makes it to their countries purely on the basis of her gender.

But where there is will, there is a way! Help support a virtual classroom. Students are supplied with tablets, home internet costs, resources, and online instruction in real time by trained Afghan teachers (whose salaries we cover). Currently a Grade 7 class has completed a year of instruction (the girls, remaining anonymous, were exhilarated to be able to continue their education) and currently a second Grade 7 and 2 Grade 8 classes are being launched. Cost to operate one class for a school year is: $15,980. This program is operated, under the radar, by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan.

Perhaps International Women’s Day may be appealing as an opportunity to make a difference for girls in Afghanistan. Our local group is focussing specifically on

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stepanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

Henderson Jean Brown

Inverary Judy Borovskis

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Parham-Tichborne ........Colleen Steele

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

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Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

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613-479-2855

Stan Seitz competed in Toronto at the Canadian National

• Masters Track and Field Championships in Toronto last weekend. He entered two events (pole vault, high jump) and came home with 2 gold medals. He missed setting a new Ontario record in high jump by 2 cm. though he did set a new meet record. Congratulations, Stan.

Be sure to get your dancing boots shined up as the second

Hole, Dale Bertrim Annie MacKinnon, Alayna Jackson, Darrell Hannah, Dave King, Gord Bertrim, Charlotte Brown, Delbert Bertrim, Melody Cooke, Cheryl Hole, Collin Hamilton, Sophie Neumann, Robert MacPHerson, Phillip Bertrim, Tina Howes, Keith Steele, Marcie Webster, Rick Goodfellow, Melvin LaPointe, Stephen Thompson, Jennifer Cota, Brandon Hole, Charlotte Thompson, Chris Bertrim, Bill Lee, Katie Teal, Sam Kempe, Helen Pike, Ben Gray, Genny Kelly, Natasha LoFasa, Nicole Pond, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Dylan Cox, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, Annette Jackson.

613-264-5325

Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848

Verona Debbie Lingen

MISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

I haven’t been out anywhere to get news this week. Get • well wishes to Jim Ruckstill and Doreen Churchill.

There are now red lights on the cell tower in Snow Road so • at least hydro is connected and workers have been going in and out so hopefully that means cell service will be available in the not too distant future.

A good crowd attended the great concert put on by the • White Brothers Country Band on Thursday night. It was a great night of toe tapping, hand clapping music with some local history tidbits shared by Bill and Murray about growing up in this area. Johanne Hall and Laurie Brownlee were lucky winners of tickets for next month when Chris Murphy and Jessica Wedden will provide the entertainment. Mark your calendar for March 23rd.

Something new at the Snow Road Community Centre: On • the 1st Tuesday of each month, a new skill will be featured to further your learning in a non-threatening and socially positive environment. The facilitators volunteer their time, and materials are provided at cost. We hope that these workshops entice you to further investigate the topic, or just add a few hours of fun to your day. On March 7th, Sue Sworowski will share her love of line dancing from 10am to noon. Contact Hanne at 613-858-8883 to let us know you are coming.

• annual Snow Stomp will be held in the Community Centre parking lot on March 11 from 4pm to 530pm. Once again, Meredith will lead some dances with easy to follow steps. Chairs will be set up around the fire pit for rest between dances and for those who wish to chat. Refreshments and warm drinks will be available.

PArHAM-TICHBOrNE

Colleen Steele

P E r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca

613-375-6219

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Ed MacFad- • gen, former member of the OPP and to the family of the late Norman McIntosh.

Parham United Church was so pleased to have Kathy King • and her granddaughter entertain the congregation with special music on Sunday. The Lay Worship team led the service as Rev. Shelley Roberts was at Christ United Church in Lyn. After the service, folks that could stay enjoyed a soup luncheon.

Saturday night at the OSO hall in Sharbot Lake was the • place to be!!! District #4 Recreation Committee hosted their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction which we haven't been able to host for 3 years - so both the committee and the community were excited to have this back... and it showed!! Tickets sold out in record time and judging by the smiles on those in attendance, it was a wonderful night! The money raised will be used for community projects at the Tichborne Rink, Parham Ball Field and to help out where we can. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and helped out in any way. We have said it before and will say it again: we live in a great community!

Lion Dave Hansen surprised Bob and Christine Teal with • presenting them with a Community Service Award at the dinner. This is to acknowledge them for all the hard work they do within our community. It is great to be recognized and honoured for our work but we do it because we love where we live and are always looking for ways to give back. Thank you!!!!

Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association will be host- • ing in person registration on Wednesday, March 22 from to 9pm at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake and Sunday, March 26th from 9am to noon at the OSO Hall but registration will be open online on March 1st . We are excited that we can accept etransfers for payment so please send your form and payment to cfminorball@hotmail.com. We are also looking for coaches, umpires, sponsors, and committee members so again please send an email to cfminorball@hotmail.com to let us know.

Happy birthday to our March readers: Tanya Whan, Dan •

EVENTS AT Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall: Tuesday

• Lunches continue. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert. Watch for information about the Maple Syrup Festival on April 8th.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every • Wednesday: 930am – 1130am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613YOGA classes on the Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam roll- • ing classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for full schedule: info@ nomadyogini.ca 613-453-4195.

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Yes, it’s March. Will it come in like a lion or a lamb? Either • way, we will survive and spring will be around a corner, just remains to be seen how long the road is before the corner. South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Ser- • vices Fair happening on March 25th at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) from 10am – 2pm.

After the huge success for our Snow Social, we can thank • the community involvement for all their efforts and helping make it a success. Hope everyone managed to get a beavertail while they were in town. Which one was your fave?

The Canada Day committee needs your help. Sydenham • Canada Day Celebration Committee meeting is being held on March 9th 7-9pm at the Sydenham Public Library. Looking for volunteers to join the committee to help make 2023 a success. Has everyone started a garden plan for this year? Be it • vegetable or flower? We should have a plant trade day once the time is right. Any suggestions or volunteers to head this up?

VE r ONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

Verona Free Methodist Church would like host a lunch for • community women once a month. Starting in March, join us at MOM’s Restaurant on the first Tuesday of each month. Any ladies interested in coming are invited to MOM’s Restaurant on Tuesday, March 7 at 1230pm. Everyone pays for their own meal. Please wear green. A short presentation on St. Patrick will be given while we wait for our meal. To attend or for more information, please call Beth at 613 374-2703 by March 2 so

numbers can be confirmed for the restaurant.

Sydenham Womens Institute is calling for Vendors for their

• Spring Craft and Bake Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, Tables are $25. Interested vendors contact Sue Hitchcock at hitchcocksusan1965@gmail.com.

March Break Carnival Day will be held at the Verona Free

• Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 15. There will be ball hockey, face painting, giant Jenga, rope toss, bocce ball, stilt Races, balloon darts, kissing booth and much more. Hotdog supper and canteen. The Quinte Youth Drama Team will present Joseph's Journey. All welcome to the community event.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison

DENBIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

The weather has continued to surprise us with cooler tem- • peratures and snow this past week. For those who love outdoor winter activities, it looks like there will be good conditions in early March.

Land O’Lakes Community Services will be hosting Denbigh • Diners on Monday, March 6 at the Denbigh Community Hall. They will be serving a Greek dinner. Betty will give everyone a call the week before. If you are not on the list, then please call 613-333-2366. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is served at noon. Please arrive earlier to visit with friends.

$20.00 with tickets available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more info, call 613-372-2410.

HENDErSON

Jean Brown

Sympathies to the family of Ed Schlievert.

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

The Sharbot Lake Lions have Chocolate Easter Bunnies for

• sale. Please call 613-375-6318.

• Wednesday March 8, 7pm at the church.

There will be a Board meeting at the Arden United Church,

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will be hosting BINGO in • March. Details to follow in the next couple weeks.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you • would like to share.

GODFrEy

613-336-2516

Henderson United is now up and running again weekly at • 845am, starting this Sunday, March 5 with student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander. All welcome.

In our area the Hunter's Creek Golf Course is offering a • special fundraising time of hayrides with pizza or hot dog lunch (adults 20.50, kids 16.50) as a fundraiser for the Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm on Sat. March 11, from 11-2 at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club (1200 Rod 506 Cloyne).

An area wide babysitting course for ages 11 and up hap- • pens Thurs. March 16 at the Barrie Township hall in Cloyne from 9am to 330pm at a cost of $45.00. Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Info: 613-279-3151 ext 305.

With the weather being so unpredictable, it’s worrisome that

• some of the budding plants and trees may not survive the new frost.

The many who enjoy winter and skating at the new rink are soo happy that, unlike Ottawa and the Rideau Canal, there is still ice in the Village... Make sure you thank the attendants when you are skating or playing hockey.

B ATTE r SEA /S TO rr INGTON

Amanda Pantrey

613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

Head down to The Creekside Bar & Grill for some live local

• music. They’ve got Jake on Wednesday, then Jordy on Thursday both from 7pm – 9pm. Scott will take the stage on Friday from 6pm – 8pm.

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Community Café at Piccadilly Hall, 1025 Oak Flats Rd. The Frailty Network Healthy Aging Project would like feedback to improve physical activity and nutrition for seniors in rural areas. Start: 11am, soup and social to follow. Free for seniors 60+. For more information, call/ email Juana 613-279-5131 ext 106, juanag@rfcs.ca.

Can you help solve an attempted arson in Sydenham?

• Frontenac OPP is investigating after a Molotov cocktail damaged a commercial building on George Street around 11pm on Feb 15th. See/know something? Call Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Our Lakelands Family Health Team are hosting a Commu- • nity Health and wellness day at the Flinton Hall on Fri. March 31 from 10am – 3pm that will feature a variety of agencies and services related to health and wellness, door prizes, live music and info sharing. Info or to offer to be a part of this free event info@lakelandsfht.ca.

INVErAry

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Be sure to come to the South Frontenac Community Recre-

UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS: A few days of extreme cold • temperatures doesn’t mean local lakes are safe. Ice conditions are unpredictable right now and change daily. Don't roll the dice, STAY OFF THE ICE!

• ation & Leisure Services Fair happening on March 25th at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) from 10am – 2pm. You will be welcome to learn about and register for local recreation, leisure, and social programs for all ages and interests. Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net for more information.

They’re back! The Storrington Retirees luncheon and enter- • tainment is Wednesday April 12 at noon at the newly renovated Storrington Centre 3910 Battersea Road. All retirees are welcome come join us for a hot home cooked meal and meet your neighbours for some conversation and enjoy the entertainment We will meet every month on the second Wednesday of the month.

After reading the paper last week, my dad says to me ‘I • didn’t get your joke’. Well, nobody did as I did not put in a column.

CLOyNE - N O r THB r OO k

Stephanie Regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The Land O'Lakes Lions Club would like to thank you for • supporting our February Food Drive. All proceeds will go to our local Food Bank.

The Lions would like you to mark your calendars for May • 28th when we will be hosting a “Dog Walk” supporting the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. More information in the coming weeks.

The Lions would like to make a “shout out” to anyone who • would like to participate in our 3rd Annual Farmers Market. This will be a bigger and even better gathering of Agricultural and Craft Vendors. It will run every Saturday from June 3rd to September 2nd. Please contact Carol if you have any questions at carol.kavish@gmail.com.

H A rr OWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

Congratulations to Adelaide Ormsbee! Adelaide is off to • OFSSA as the alternate on the girls relay swim team from Kingston Secondary School. She was awarded the EOSSA Ron Groom Award in recognition of “commitment to the sport of swimming, significant contribution to a positive atmosphere, willingness to support others and persistence in achieving personal goals”. But wait there is more! Her curling team finished undefeated in the Kingston Secondary School Athletic Association and are the Mixed Curling Champions. They will play in the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association Championships March 6 – 7 at the Royal Kingston Curling Club.

Saturday, March 11, 2023 is Euchre night at the Harrowsmith

• S and A Club, 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Starting at 7pm. Entry fee $7 for non members, $5 for members. Please email harrowsmithsand@gmail.com for more information or to join the group. Come out and join the fun!

Sunday, March 12, 2023 is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open • Mike. At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, Ontario from 13:00 to 17:00, followed by dinner. Please bring a dessert to share, cost is $12.00. For more info, call 613-372-2410.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is the St. Patrick's Day celebration • at the Harrowsmith S and A Club. From 730pm until 11pm. Green beer and Karaoke. Cash bar. Come and join for a $5 entry fee. Contact harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com for details.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is St Patty’s day with Jeff Code at

• the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Dancing from 7pm to 11pm with a late night snack provided. Cost is $20.00. For more info, call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, March 19, 2023 is a take out beef (not turkey) din-

• ner, at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, March 15. The cost is

New Team Member Wanted!

Frontenac Auto Service is a growing general repair shop located in Sydenham ON that is guided by core principles of honesty, dependability, fair pricing and excellence. As our business grows we require the help of a front desk associate to help take us to the next level. For details please see our Help Wanted page at www.frontenacautoservice.ca This is a permanent, full-time position.

Storrington Centre The ribbon was cut by Mayor Ron • Vandewal with assistance from council members and before a large gathering of community members! The renovations have greatly expanded the space available for group events and the wall of windows offers perfect natural lighting! The kitchen is fully equipped and “ready for business”. Open Mic under the guidance of John, presented a musical rendition of “This Hall is Your Hall”. Toes were tapping and soon he had the audience singing the chorus. Not to be out done, the VON rep had toes tapping as well. We were on our feet and moving for a 10 minute workout. This is YOUR hall and it is beautiful! A great accomplishment for South Frontenac.

Minor Baseball online registration will commence on March • 1st and run until April 15th. Website is FCMSA.ca.. In person registration will be as follows March 22nd 6-9 pm. at Ken Garrett Memorial Park, March 25th 10-2 pm. at the old Fire Hall in Sunbury and March 26th 9 am-12 pm. at Ken Garrett Memorial Park

Diners Lunch Club for 55+ Southern Frontenac Community

• Services is hosting this event on Thursday, March 2nd at 12 noon. Enjoy a delicious turkey lunch with dessert and beverage at the Grace Hall, 4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham. Melody Makers will be providing musical entertainment. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 613-376-

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon

Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

All About vitamin B

Vitamin B complex refers to a group of eight water-soluble B vitamins that perform a variety of functions in the human body. These vitamins are essential for maintaining good health and well-being. The B vitamins are:

1. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - helps the body convert food into energy

2. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - helps the body convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin, eyes, and nervous system

3. Vitamin B3 (niacin) - helps the body convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin and nerves

4. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) - helps the body convert food into energy and produce hormones

5. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - helps the body produce hormones, maintain healthy skin, and support the nervous and immune systems

6. Vitamin B7 (biotin) - helps the body convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails

7. Vitamin B9 (folic acid) - helps the body produce red blood cells and is important for proper fetal development

8. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) - helps the body produce red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system

B vitamins can be found in a variety of foods such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy, whole grains, and leafy greens. B vitamins are often added to processed foods and can also be taken in supplement form. Most people can get enough B vitamins from their diet, but some groups of people, such as vegetarians and vegans, may need to take a supplement.

By Peter Bird

Jess Wedden is a Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter, finger-style guitarist, and step-dancer, from Tichborne, Ontario. Presently performing with Chris Murphy, Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, and appearing as a guest with Turpin’s Trail.

"There are many players of fiddle music in Canada, and it takes quite a performance for one to stand out from the next. Jess is that kind of performer. She plays with her heart and brings audiences everything from passion and style, to trick fiddling that I wouldn't even dare try. You'll never have more fun watching and hearing a fiddler play than you do at her shows. She is one of the best performers I've had the privilege to appear on stage with, and I can't wait till our next chance to do the same." Ashley MacIsaac

(Ashley MacIsaac is a Canadian fiddler, singer and songwriter from Cape Breton Island with three Juno Awards)

Q. Jess, how old were you when you first performed on stage?

A. I was 10 yrs. old when I played my first performance at the Portland Community Church in Verona, Ontario. I’d been playing fiddle for a year and my fiddle was quite out of tune. (laughs) Soon after that, I saw Scott Woods perform in Merrickville Ontario. When I spoke with him during the intermission, my mum told him I had started to play the fiddle. He invited me to be a guest on the next show when he was in this area, and I did get to play on stage with him. After I got off stage I said to my mum, “this is what I want to do!”

Q. How did your parents react to that?

A. My mum took to it very well. She learned how to play bass and started performing with me. My dad took me to lots of open mics until I started getting hired.

Q. When did you first meet Chris Murphy?

A. I met Chris when I was 12 at a fundraiser for Hotel Dieu in Kingston. Jon McLurg was there too. I didn’t have a guitarist, so my mum suggested that Chris Murphy, who was performing there, could back me for the show. Chris agreed and we had a successful show. I asked Chris if he would be my permanent guitarist, but due to a number of upcoming shows also, he suggested Jon might be able to help out. I've been playing with Jon since. I'm also really

the

grateful to be performing with Chris now as well.

Q. How did you like playing with Jon?

A. I loved playing the guitar with Jon. The really wonderful thing is that I started playing with him when I was so young. I was easily influenced by the people around me and he is a perfect role model. I began learning guitar because I was inspired by Jon and his guitar playing. He gave me several guitar lessons, which really helped me out. I also play the mandolin and I’m learning the hammered dulcimer.

Q. You and Chris have recently begun backing David Francey. You met him at school I believe?

A. I first met David Francey in one of my high school music classes. He came to teach us song-writing, and he liked my guitar playing. He found out I was a fiddle player from my teacher and he wanted to hear me play, so we arranged for David to come and see my show in Perth. Afterwards, he gave me a couple of his CDs, and invited me to join him for his upcoming Christmas show. We’ve been good friends since then.

Q. You must be enjoying these gigs with Chris and David.

A. I have a lot of fun performing with them. Your bandmates become a part of your family. That's the case for me with Chris and David. I admire them both. They're so supportive and I'm grateful that Chris and I have the opportunity to accompany David. I'm a big fan of David. He's the coolest person I know. It's a great experience.

Q. How do you fit in with Turpin’s Trail?

A. It feels pretty natural, although I am only a guest. As I was growing up, I had worked with Jon already, I was quite familiar with many of the songs they sing. I already knew Jon, but I didn’t get to know Chris until I started performing with him. I always knew him as a musician and hoped I would be able to learn as many instruments as he could play. They all make me feel so welcome, and I definitely feel at home with them now.

Q. How do you feel now compared, to when you started out 10 years ago?

A. My fiddle music writing has definitely improved. I find my perception of things has improved. We don't realise what gifts we've been given in life, and now I find myself looking back and being grateful for the wonderful things that have happened to me. I want to give back. I want to use this gift God has given me. If I can glorify him, that would be my biggest accomplishment.

Q. Can you comment on your recent trip to Ireland?

A. This was a fantastic trip with Jessica Pearson and the East Wind. Jessica and Sam are amongst my closest friends. I started playing fiddle, and sing harmonies with them last summer. They wanted to do some publicity and also attend Ireland's Folk Music Conference. I had the opportunity to attend some workshops and watch other performers, which was really inspiring. One of my favourite parts of the trip was seeing St. Macartan's Cathedral. It was built in the 1800's, and it was astonishing. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been.

Q. Are you appearing with Turpin’s Trail in their St. Patrick’s Day concerts?

A. I'm excited to be joining Turpin's Trail for their St. Patrick’s Day shows ! I had plans of touring Iceland with Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, but now we’ll do that in April! This opportunity came about through a viral video of us entertaining passengers on our plane when we were grounded for 10 hours after landing in Iceland on our way to Dublin. I'm so grateful we actually landed safely. The winds were so strong that even when we did land, the wings of the plane were shaking. No one was able to get off because it was too dangerous. After 6 hours, we were encouraged by the pilot and flight attendants to play some music, so we played a set that included originals and requests from the Beatles, The Chick's, John Denver and more. Icelandair was so beyond grateful, that they want to help sponsor our future flights.

Jess has an energetic and passionate stage presence that is winning over audiences everywhere. She was 12 years old when she recorded her CD, Fiddling is My Passion, earning her national recognition as a 2016 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, and again nominated in 2018 for her composition, “One More Time”. Jess was also recognized as a semi-finalist in the 2018 Canadian Song-writing Competition. Jess continues to develop her extensive combination of musical and step dance artistry. It's no surprise she received a standing ovation opening for Ashley MacIsaac at the Festival of Small Halls Ontario.

Upcoming appearances: check out Jess Wedden Home Page: https://www.jesswedden.ca/ ■

Jessica Wedden.

AH Roads & Waste Supervisor pleased with County Agreement

By Craig Bakay

Township yard in Flinton.

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Highlands Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie told Council at its regular meeting Feb. 21 in Denbigh that a new agreement with Lennox & Addington County for road maintenance “will work out well for us.”

The Township has been maintaining roads and bridges for the County since restructuring in the late 1990s.

Reavie said the new agreement came from a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting in the fall of 2022.

“They changed the way we calculate the rates a little bit for our equipment,” Reavie said. “We now go to 90 per cent where it previously was 70 per cent.

“With the price of fuel going up, this will really help us in the future.”

He said the per kilometre rate for maintaining roads won’t be changing for the roads they did last year.

“Once we get to a five-year average, we’ll be using that to calculate our per kilometre rate that we get for looking after the roads,” Reavie said.

He said there won’t really be a lot of (physical) changes.

“We still do the same kind of work,” he said. “We’re doing roads adjacent to County Roads anyways so it works out well for our trucks to be doing it for the County as well.”

Coun. Ken Hook had a question about one road in particular.

“I heard a rumour that the Flinton Road was going to be resurfaced,” Hook said.

“That rumour is true,” said Reavie. “(But) it’s only from 41 to right around the old

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the DD Classroom initiative, the program offering real-time virtual classes, with the roll-out eventually extending to Grade 12. A donation form, customized for us by CW4WAfghan, enables donations to go directly to this initiative; here is the link if you wish to donate:

https://give-can.keela.co/dd-classroomkingston-chapter

Income tax receipts when done electronically will arrive within a couple of days; allow up to 2 weeks for receipts for mailed in cheques.

For those who wish to donate by cheque:

Make cheque payable to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan; Put DD Classroom in the subject line Mail to: Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan PO Box 15007 Aspen Woods Cal-

“We’re not going through Flinton or any on the old Bridgewater Road but it’s in the County budget.”

“That’ll be a big improvement,” said Hook. “It was getting pretty beat up.”

“Yeah, it needs it,” said Reavie.

“It does need it,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “It must be 30 years since it’s been done.”

Budget Meeting

Council set Thursday, March 23 at 9 a.m. in Flinton for budget deliberations. Addington Highlands generally passes its budget in May.

Grant Request

Council deferred a grant request from Land O’Lakes Community Services asking for an increase to $1.75 per household to budget discussions.

“Last year, it came to $4,144 but that was for $1.50 per household,” said CAO/ClerkTreasurer Christine Reed. “We had 2,762 households at $1.50 each.”

“It’s a rather large request,” said Coun. Ken Hook. “It should be deferred to budget.” Rental Fees Waived

Council passed a resolution to waive the rental and damage deposit fees on Flinton Hall for the 5th Annual North Addington Education Centre Fun Fair on May 19.

Coun. Helen Yanch moved the Township donate $1,000 to the event which was also passed.

Marijauna Grows

Council voted to support the County of Huron’s call for stricter laws on the growing of personal marijuana to take into consideration the odours that can be involved.

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The national organization website is: cw4wafghan.ca

For further information, contact Madeliene at tarasickm@gmail.com.

- Madeleine Tarasick

Ontario Health Care

Doug Ford is deliberately attempting to destroy the Health Care system in Ontario. He is doing this to promote a private (for profit) system to line the pockets of his ultra rich friends who have supported him with major election funding. The evidence is everywhere in the system - retirement homes, hospitals, nurses salaries and post secondary programs for heath care workers. This is a disgusting political effort to destroy the health care of Ontarians and must be vigorously opposed!!!!!

- Peter Stothart

“We’ve already done most of this but OK,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

“We were told that these new cannabis laws would cut down on the underground economy but the underground economy accounts for 40 per cent of the sales,” said Coun. Ken Hook. “It’s cost 800 jobs in Smith Falls.” Guide Dog Walk

While Council didn’t officially express support for the Land O’Lakes Lions Club first Dog Guide Walk (a fundraiser where people walk their dogs to raise money for Lions Dog Guide programs), Coun. Kirby Thompson made a note of saying he

thought the event was “a good idea.”

The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at the Lions Hall on Hwy 41, loop into the parking lot of Pine Meadow Nursing Home and return to the Lions Hall.

Road Report Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie said brushing on 5th Concession Road was completed sooner than expected.

“The new excavator is working very well but it’s a brand new excavator so we shouldn’t have any complaints,” he said. ■

Arden Legion Meeting

by Wanda Harrison

There was an extremely large turnout for the public meeting held last Sunday, which informed all Legion members and community members, that the Arden Legion was in serious trouble and that it may lose it’s charter. It was a standing room only group, with folks from many walks of life, with a common concern shared by all.

We were honoured to have, in attendance, two past Presidents of other Legions, one from Northbrook an one from Coe Hill. Coe Hill, you ask? Where is that!! Think of the Bancroft and surrounding area and that is Coe Hill. T

he Past Presidents shared their personal experiences and gave advice on how the group should move forward. As most public meetings go, there were some negative remarks made by a few, but after the Zone Commander reminded the group, that this meeting was about “How do we move forward” and who is willing to help, the tone changed. The ideas were numerous, many from non-Legion members, and it definitely proved that a Community

can pull together and help a just cause.

Past successful, well attended events, were discussed but it became apparent that new ideas and new people had to be the solution, and that those ideas had to appeal to the entire community, not just to Vets and Legion members.

The meeting concluded and an initial “Volunteer group” meeting set up for Friday March 3, at the Legion, at 6pm. The goal is to organize strategies on how to tackle the very important financial problems of today, and then set up committees which will organize events throughout the year. The meeting is open to everyone. Volunteers do not have to be Legion members, just people who wants the Arden Legion to thrive.

This meeting was full of enthusiasm, many ideas, and lots of volunteers to lead the way. The question to asked and answered, is “Will the enthusiasm and the desire to build on a successful future”, last or will all of those cheerleaders of today disappear in time. The success or failure lies in the hands of all!! ■

Come help us celebrate Percy Portious 85th Birthday

March 12 th , 2-4:30pm at 3910 Battersea RD. Storrington Center (fire hall)

6477, ext 303 OR email joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca . Attendance is limited.

Self-Defence! First class planned for March • 18th. Call to register. Hamid Nam will be teaching Self-Defence Techniques classes at Inverary United Church Hall, one class every three months. If interested or for more info

oBituary

A SSELSTINE, Carl Leonard Elisha

Born april 8, 1945 & passed away at perth & smiths falls district Hospital on wednesday february 15, 2023. Loving father to angie & walter (allison). sadly missed by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who adored him & he them.

Loving brother to Louise asselstine & Mary Lou Hughes (Harold). also missed by several sister & brotherin-laws.

call 613 328-6742 or email at hamidnam24@ gmail.com

Community Recreation & Leisure Services

• Fair on March 25 from 10am to 2pm at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. Come and learn about recreation, leisure and social programs available for all ages.

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th one

• sitting at 1pm. Cost per person is $25. Enjoy an assortment of “tea” sandwiches, dainty sweets, fresh fruit and tea & coffee. A cash only bar will also be available. Join us at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Come in your finest tea attire! Reserve your seat now by calling Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257. Seating will be tables of 6, so bring your family and friends or share the table with new friends. Space is limited to 150 and prom-

Have your Say On Recreational Vehicles In north Frontenac

North Frontenac’s Council is interested in hearing the community’s thoughts regarding Recreational Vehicles as seasonal accommodations on vacant lots.

Love from your family!

Card of thanks

T HAN k Y OU ~ L IVIE

a sincere thank you to family and friends of sirene Livie whose support is so appreciated. a special thank you to the caring staff of the Intensive Care unit at Kingston Health sciences centre who took such great care of sirene and her family. paul, angela, & Kyle Livie

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predeceased by his wife fay née Mouck, his parents Miles asselstine & Mary née Badour, siblings Bob, Bill, sheila & theresa (Houghton). carl was a giving person who would do anything for anyone and expected nothing in return. He will be sadly missed. there will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

R ENNIE, Gladys (Bowles) peacefully at Hospice renfrew on tuesday, february 7th, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Jack rennie. Loving mother of Buck patrick owens. survived by her grandsons christopher o'Malley and anthony owens as well as her granddaughter amanda Nicole (owens) and her great-granddaughter Leah Grace. predeceased by her parents James & agnes Bowles.

professional arrangements entrusted to Zohr family funeral Home, renfrew. visitation was held on sunday, february 12th, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm. funeral service took place at trinity st. andrew's united church renfrew, on Monday, february 13th, 2023 at 2:00 pm followed by spring interment in plevna. if so desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice renfrew. tributes, condolences and donations may be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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Public notice

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance as set out and described as follows:

All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 16, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 7 on Registered Plan 13R21398 (Mississagagon Lake)

The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on March 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting.

Dated this 22nd day of February, 2023

Tara Mieske

Clerk/Planning Manager

Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953

Fax: (613) 479-2352 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

Please provide your feedback by taking a survey and providing your comments by March 20, 2023. The link to the survey can found on the Township’s Website under “Township News”; and on the Township’s Social Media accounts. Please contact or visit the Township Office to obtain a paper copy of the survey. The survey results and forum comments will be provided to Council at a Council Meeting later this spring.

TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGHLANDS

Public notice

Special Council Meeting

The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will be holding a Special Council Meeting on March 7, 2023 at 3:30 pm. in the Council Chambers.

The meeting will be for the purpose of discussing strategic priories of the Township. Once available, the agenda for the meeting can be found on the Township’s website.

Members of the Public are invited to attend in person or can watch a livestream of the meeting using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/

Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 ext. 204 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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ises to be “delicious” fun for all! Proceeds will benefit the work of the Child Life Specialists at our local hospitals.

Swim Instructors and Lifeguards needed • for the Swim and Day Camp Programs at Sydenham Point Park and Gilmours Point

in Battersea. Competitive wage and training/ certification reimbursement for anyone taking the course and working for the summer. Positions need to be filled to ensure there will be swimming lessons. For info and to apply visit the Township website. PLEASE NOTE: the deadline to apply has been extended until March 3rd .

T HE C LASSIFIEDS

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

N EW A ND uSED A PPLIANCES

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

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

PAyS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s

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

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KALADAR AUTO RECyCLInG. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644

KInnEy AUTO WRECKInG Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

TOWNSHIP OF C ENT r AL Fr ONTENAC

Employment Opportunity

Casual Waste Site Attendant

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 a Casual Waste Site Attendant.

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Waste Site Attendant is responsible for maintaining the waste disposal site in compliance with environmental legislation and assists residents in their use of waste disposal and recycling amenities. The incumbent collects waste disposal fees from residents, responds to inquiries from the public and submits activity reports to the Public Works Manager as needed. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www. centralfrontenac.com

Please apply with a detailed resume by 4:30 p.m. Friday March 10th, 2023

clearly marked “Confidential – Casual Waste Site Attendant” to Jody Legue, Executive Assistant Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 jlegue@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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CEnTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com

CEnTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURnACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

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

HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPInG - cottage Sharbot Lake. Spring cleaning, plus routine summer cleaning if available. 613-692-2054 email dkdods@ gmail.com

HuNTING

FIREARMS & HUnTER EDUCATIOn COURSES – Call 613-335-2786

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

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.

PAInTInG - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

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Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

Beginning March 13 the Maberly Euchre games supporting Maberly Agricultural Society will be on the 2nd and 4rth Mondays of each month at 1pm until November. Price is still $5 and the proceeds still go towards the Maberly Fair.

Maberly Fair is proud to say two of our ex- • hibits made it to the Provincial level judging in Toronto on Feb 18th at the O.A.A.S. Convention. Annelle Lalonde won with her honey and Gordon Patterson won with his Maple

Syrup at the Maberly Fair 2022. They both then competed at District Level against 11 other fairs and won again! From here they went to the Provincial level competing against 15 other districts. Sadly Annelle Lalonde did not place at Provincial but long-time resident Gordon Patterson took a second place ribbon. Maberly Fair is proud of our exhibitors. Gord has been making syrup for over 60 years on his farm just north of Maberly.

Condolences go to Emily and Mac Mc- • Naughton on the death of Emily's mom Barbara Somerville on Feb 17th, 2023. She lived on the Maberly Station Road.

TOWNSHIP OF C ENT r AL Fr ONTENAC

2023 youth Summer Employment Opportunities

Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 15 – 30 years and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Position Title: Public Works Student Technician (1) $15.50 to $17.75

Monday through Friday

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Duties: Complete AutoCAD and GIS assignments, assist with asset management records, filing as per The Ontario Municipal Records Management System (TOMRMS) and assist with project management. Field reviews, inspection and inventory gathering for various projects and assist with department inquires. Must have a valid G2 Ontario Driver’s Licence

Position Title: Public Works Labourer (4) $15.50 to $17.75

Monday through Friday, possibility of some evening and weekend work

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Duties: General labour and maintenance tasks, operation of tools and equipment. Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions and perform the physical demands of the job. Must have a valid G2 Ontario Driver’s Licence

Position Title: Waste Site Assistant (2) $15.50 to $17.75

Wednesday- Sunday or Friday- Tuesday

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Job Duties: General labour and maintenance tasks, operation of tools and equipment in connection with operation of the Township’s waste sites, including education and promotion of the waste management program. Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions and perform the physical demands of the job.

Position Title: Clerical Assistant- Clerks Department (1) $15.50 to $17.75

Monday through Friday

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Job Duties: Clerical duties including mailing, photocopying, scanning, and taking notes. Filing using The Ontario Municipal Records Management System (TOMRMS). Data entry using MS Word, Excel and Citywide.

Position Title: Clerical Assistant- Building Department (1) $15.50 to $17.75 Monday through Friday

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Job Duties: Clerical duties including mailing, photocopying, scanning, and taking notes. Filing using The Ontario Municipal Records Management System (TOMRMS). Data entry using MS Word, Excel and Citywide.

Position Title: Emergency Services Student (2) $16.00 to $17.75

Monday through Friday

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

REnOVATIOnS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring, brush and tree removal, and more. 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

.410 GAUGE SHOTGUn SHELLS, Older 12 gauge shotgun shells. Please call Mike at 613483-4887

BEEF CATTLE - Any Type Bulls, Cows, Calves 613-353-2460

W ILL PAy C ASH

Online Auction

Wed., March 1st, 6pm Soft Close Tue., Mar. 7 5pm

Pick Up Thursday, March 9, 10am-7pm 2245B Tennyson RD, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 Furniture, Appliances, Diecast & Toy Collection, Antiques, Collectibles, Tools and Much More!!

See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

Jim Beere, Auctioneer

613-326-1722

Call To Book your Auction Today!

Duration: May 8 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Job Duties: Complete and update physical inventory for each Fire Station and on hand delivery for each fire truck. Door to door smoke/carbon monoxide alarm program, visiting residents in the Township of Central Frontenac to make sure they have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and educate residents on maintenance of devices and home safety. Must have a valid G2 Ontario Driver’s Licence

Lead Swim Instructor (1) $17.00 to $18.64

Monday through Friday

Duration: June 19,2023 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Special Certificates/Licenses/Requirements:

• Red Cross Instructor Certified.

• Current First Aid / CPR Certificate.

• NLS Lifeguard Certification.

• Must provide own transportation to and from work.

• 1 year experience as a Lifeguard / Instructor preferred.

Assistant Swim Instructor (1) $15.50 to $16.30

Monday through Friday

Duration: June 26 – August 25, 2023 (start date negotiable)

Special Certificates/Licenses/Requirements:

• Red Cross Instructor Certified.

• Current First Aid / CPR Certificate.

• NLS Lifeguard Certification.

• Must provide own transportation to and from work.

• 1 year experience as a Lifeguard / Instructor preferred.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter in a sealed envelope or email resume and cover letter to jlegue@centralfrontenac.com

Clearly marked “Confidential- (position applied for)”

March 31st, 2023, at 12:00 (noon) to:

Township of Central Frontenac

Attention: Jody Legue, Executive Assistant

P.O. Box 89

Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0

Fax: 613-279-2422

E-mail: jlegue@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.

Inverary

4231 Perth Rd, Inverary

613-353-7000

inverarylbm@homehardware.ca

3832 Perth Rd, Inverary

613-353-2155

inverary@homehardware.ca

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.

Thursday March 2

SyDEnHAM - DInERS LUnCH CLUB FOR 55+ 12pm. Grace Hall. Turkey lunch with dessert $10. Musical entertainment. RSVP 613-376-6477 or joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca

SyDEnHAM - VOLUnTEER DRIVER

InFOMATIOn SESSIOn 3-4pm. Grace Hall. For more information, contact Chelsea Thomas 613-376-6477 ext. 308 or Chelsea.thomas@ sfcsc.ca.

Friday March 3

SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGIOn

SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef. Cost $17. Supper 5:30

SyDEnHAM - SALT 11am Grace Centre Presentation by Home and Community Care and Advanced Planning

maple SyRup SupplieS

evaporator & pans - Spiles - Buckets - pipeline Hose & Fittings - Filters - plastic Containers

Glass Bottles Now in Stock

500ml $2.25 ea or $24.95 per case

1 litre $2.25 ea or $24.95 per case

now Open 9:00-3:00 on Sundays

group. Light refreshments. Call 613-376-6477, ext 303 to register.

Saturday March 4

SnOW ROAD - SnOW ROAD SnOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST 8-11am. Snow Road

Snowmobile Clubhouse. All welcome.

Monday March 6

DEnBIGH - DEnBIGH DInERS 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Greek Dinner.

RAILTOn - MOnTHLy BInGO 7pm First Monday of every month. St. Patrick’s Church. All benefits go to local charities

SHARBOT LAKE - CPR AnD DEFIB InFO

SESSIOn 7-9pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. An Opportunity to ask questions and practice life saving skills; CPR and the use of a Defibrillator machine. Presented by Oso Firefighters Association. Refreshments. To register call Ryan 613-449-3866 or email conboy_ryan@hotmail.com

Tuesday March 7

SnOW ROAD - LEARn A nEW SKILL WORKSHOP 10am-12pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Sue Sworowski shares her

love of Line Dancing. RSVP Hanne 613-8588883. VEROnA - WOMEn’S COMMUnITy GROUP LUnCH 12:30pm. MOM Restaurant. Any community woman interested in coming out to lunch is invited! Everyone pays for their own meal. Please wear green. A short presentation on St. Patrick will be given while we wait for our meal.

Wednesday March 8

GODFREy - COMMUnITy CAFE 11am. Piccadilly Hall. Provide feedback to improve physical activity & nutrition for seniors in rural areas. Soup & social to follow. Info 613-2795131 x 106 juanag@rfcs.ca

ARDEn - BOARD MEETInG 7pm. Arden United Church.

Thursday March 9

SyDEnHAM - SyDEnHAM CAnADA DAy CELEBRATIOn COMMITTEE MEETInG 7-9pm. Sydenham Public Library. Looking for volunteers to make 2023 a success! Everyone welcome.

Friday March 10

CLOynE - FAMILy MOVIE nIGHT 7pm. Barrie Hall. ‘League of Superpets’ Concession stand open for movie snacks.

Saturday March 11

CLOynE - FUnDRAISER FOR LAnD O’ LAKES RESCUE PETTInG FARM 11am2pm. Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. Hayrides with pizza or hotdog lunch (adults $20.50 kids $16.50)

OMPAH - 2nD AnnUAL OMPAH SnOW STOMP DAnCE 4:30-5:30pm. Ompah Hall. Park at the rest stop. Refreshments available. Info Liz 613-806-4745

HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE nIGHT 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Entry fee $7 for non members, $5 members. Info harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com. Join the fun!

Wednesday March 15

SyDEnHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 1:30-3pm. Sydenham Public Library. Living with Alzheimer’s / Dementia

OMPAH - BIRTHDAy BASH POT LUCK DInnER 6pm. Ompah Hall.

Regular Happenings

PERTH ROAD - PERTH ROAD VILLAGE CRAFTERS 9:30-11:30am Wednesdays. Harris Park. You don’t have to be crafty to join! Drop-in or call Peggy for info 613-353-2635.

Friends of the Tay Watershed Seek Applicants for Annual Student Bursary

The Friends of the Tay Watershed, in partnership with Little Stream Bakery, are looking for students who would like $1,000 to help with their college or university expenses. This year two bursaries will be awarded to students who have a special interest in the environment.

The bursaries are open to Tay Watershed high school students graduating in 2022-23, which includes students attending Granite Ridge Eduactional Centre in

Sharbot Lake, as well as former Tay Watershed students continuing post-secondary education. This is in recognition that continuing students are often in need of funding too. Students who chose a gap year after graduating are also eligible. This award is not based on marks but on a demonstrated interest in the environment and water sustainability. Previous bursary winners have gone on to study environmental science, geography, fish

and wildlife technology, land use planning, marine and fresh water biology, landscape architecture and farm management technology, to name a few.

Students can find a fillable application form and instructions re other require documents on the Friends website at http:// taywatershed.ca/new.php#WG23

Entry criteria and forms are also available from the student’s Guidance Counsellor. Along with the application form, stu-

What’s Up in the Night Sky? – March 2023

by Fred Barrett

Through most of February, brilliant Venus and Jupiter have been a spectacular and stunning sight in the west just after sunset. It’s hard not to notice them in the evening sky, as their orbital paths bring them closer to each other every eve-

ning. They will be at their viewable closest after sunset on March 1st. Jupiter will be about 1 degree to the left of Venus. Use binoculars on that night to overcome the blinding glare of Venus that almost overwhelms Jupiter. The actual conjunction occurs on the morning of March 2nd when

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they will be a degree apart. Jupiter has been above Venus in the sky until now but after the conjunction, it will slowly sink below Venus. Venus will continue to rise as Jupiter sinks closer to the horizon. Low in the west on March 22nd, Jupiter and a crescent moon will be 2 degrees apart. Next evening, Venus is about 6 degrees above the Moon. Both close approaches offer great photo opportunities!

At this time Venus is about 1.4 AU from Earth about 148.8 million Kilometers (an AU is the average distance of the Earth from the Sun). Jupiter is 5.8 AU distant (859.2 million Kilometers). Still, Jupiter shows a larger disk than Venus viewed through a telescope. That gives you an idea of the truly huge size of Jupiter, the great bully of the Solar System.

Venus is in conjunction with Uranus on March 30th.You can use your binoculars to make out Uranus about 1 degree south of Venus (to the left and above). On the next night they are about 2 degrees apart. Uranus is a relatively easy find in binoculars. It’s close to the crescent Moon on the 24th. Get out early because they set about 10 pm.

Mars is very bright in Taurus the Bull for most of March and even outshines the baleful eye of Aldebaran. Eventually it fades to match the brightness of Aldebaran. Mars is best viewed in the mid evening when it is highest in the sky. It sets about 2 hours after midnight. Of note, on the 29th it is about a degree north of the easily seen open cluster M35 in Gemini. There are plenty of fascinating objects to check out in that area of sky too.

Don’t forget that the Zodiacal light can still be seen in the west in early evening.

dents are asked to write an essay of about 500 words telling the Friends why they are passionate about sustainability, the environment and water; as well as providing a letter of recommendation from a faculty teacher, and a person who is not a family member.

Application deadline is March 31st. For more information contact bursary@taywatershed.ca ■

Look for a cone shaped, faint glow rising upward from the horizon. Daylight savings time begins 2 am, March 12th. It’s yours to forget!

March highlights:

In early evening Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus are in the west. Mars is in the southwest. By midnight, Mars is in the west. Saturn is in the morning sky in the east.

March 1: Jupiter is about a Moon’s width to the left of Venus. March 3: The Moon is at apogee – 403,500 Kms. March 7: Full Moon. This is the Full Worm Moon. Doubt there will be many worms out this year. March 12: Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 am. March 14: Last quarter Moon. March 19: The Moon is at perigee – 360,600 Kms. March 20: Vernal equinox. Spring begins. March 21: New Moon. March 28: First quarter Moon. March 29: Mars is a degree north of M35. March 31: Venus is about 1 degree north of Uranus at 2 am EDT. The Moon is at apogee – 402,600 Kms.

Follow the links below for information and upcoming events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve: www.northfrontenac.com/en/open-forbusiness/dark-sky-preserve.aspx# www.visitfrontenac.ca/en/explore-anddo/dark-sky-preserve.aspx

Also check https://rasc.ca/ottawa-centre for area news and events.

Useful books, star charts and related items for beginners and through to advanced amateurs can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications.

Fill me in on your observations and send me your questions. I welcome emails and all feedback. You can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@ sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! ■

Lions Roar

The Land O'Lakes Lions are at it again, promoting more activities to our area.

We now have the fence decorated for St Patrick's Day..check it out ...rainbow and pot of gold to brighten your day!

On a more serious topic, we are a Service Club and one of our Focus Groups is the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization was formed in 1983 and has helped over 3,200 Canadians adopt a Guide Dog. We have the only school in the world that trains Guide Dogs in 7 specialized programs: Canine Vision, Hearing, Service, Seizure Alert, Diabetic Alert, Autism Assistance, and Facility Support. The demand is overwhelming and right now it can take up to 2 years for candidates to receive a Dog. The training is extensive, and the cost is approximately $35,000 for each Dog Guide. There is no cost to the recipient...this is a free service

to those in need of one of these amazing dogs. The Lions do not get any government funding and rely solely on donations. This is why on Sunday, May 28th the LOL Lions Club are inviting dog lovers and dog owners (and people who just love to support a great cause) to participate in our first “Dog Walk”. Come walk with your dog, get sponsors, or sponsor someone who is walking. We will follow the route that the Lions Santa Parade takes starting at the Lions Hall in Northbrook, winding past Pine Meadows Nursing Home and ending back at the Lions where refreshments and other activities will be going on.

Please be generous with your support and donations. You will find more information on our Facebook page.

In the next Roar I will be writing about another activity that we will be unveiling soon. It’s called the Speakers’ Forum.... stay tuned. ■

community members and promote a stronger, healthier, and more connected community for all.”

SFCS provides services for seniors and vulnerable adults in South Frontenac, at the Grace Centre and in the local hamlets. Services for seniors include: Meals on Wheels, Diners Club, Adult Day Program, Footcare, Respite, In-Home services and respite, transportation, and social and recreational activities.

The Grace Centre Food Bank, services for youth and volunteer bereavement/hospice, are some

of the other services at SFCS.

For further information about the building project or how to donate to SFCS, Contact Ken Foster – Executive Director,

Southern Frontenac Community Services at The Grace Centre 613-3766477 ext.301 email: ken. foster@sfcsc.ca or visit www.sfcsc.ca ■

TOWNSHIP OF SO u TH F r ONTENAC

New S & Publ I c N OTI ce S

Official Plan Open Houses

We’ve now posted the second draft of the Official Plan on our public engagement site, engagefrontenac.ca. The Official Plan is a key document that guides growth and development in the Township. We’ll be hosting a series of Open Houses and Public Meetings this spring for the public to learn more about where we are in the process to update the Plan, what’s in it and to share your feedback:

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – 7:00 pm (In Person)

Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road, Verona

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – 7:00 pm (In Person)

Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road, Sunbury

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – 7 pm (Virtual and In Person)

Statutory Public Meeting

South Frontenac Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham

Verona Housing Plan Water and Wastewater Servicing Study to Begin

The Verona Housing Master Plan outlines the strategic direction for a municipally-led mixed housing development in the village of Verona. The plan will allow for a mix of housing types with a focus on seniors and affordable housing. The Township is moving forward with the next phase of the project which includes a study to assess various communal water and wastewater servicing options which are critical for the development of the site and approval of the plan. To learn more about the study, see the Verona Housing Plan project page on engagefrontenac.ca or the ad in this week’s Frontenac News. Watch for details on a Public Open House this spring in Verona.

By-Law Enforcement and Short-term Rentals Survey

We are asking all residents to take a short, 5-minute survey about by-law enforcement and the regulation of short-term rentals in the Township. Please take the survey by March 31 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFbylaw.

Reduced Loads on Township Roads Now in Effect to April 30, 2023

Due to current weather and road conditions, all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads effective immediately to April 30, 2023. Loads should not exceed 5,000 kilograms. This helps protect roads in the Township. This affects all roads in South Frontenac except for Wilton Road, Yarker Road, Road 38, Bellrock Road, Harrowsmith Road, Rutledge Road, Sydenham Road, Perth Road, Battersea Road, Sunbury Road, Moreland-Dixon Road.

Apply for a 2023 Community Grant

Applications for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31, 2023. For more information see www.southfrontenac.net/grants/.

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March Break Public Skating

THINGS TO DO

Free public skating continues until the end of March on Wednesdays from 9-10:30 am and Sundays from noon to 1:20 p.m. at the Frontenac Community Arena. The arena is also offering public skating on these days during March break— admission is a donation to the Food Bank:

• Tuesday March 14, 12 pm – 2 pm

• Wednesday March 15, 9 – 10:30 am

• Friday March 17, 12 pm – 2 pm

Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair

South Frontenac service clubs, sport leagues, teams, and community associations are invited to participate in the upcoming Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair on March 25 at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury. The fair is free and will be from 10 am – 2 pm. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP by March 1. For more information and to save your spot, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-453-6846.

2023 Swim & Day Camp Registration

Our Swim & Camp program is a place where children and youth belong, grow, thrive, and lead. 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. Our camps are hosted at The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point in Battersea in July and August. Registration will be open online on March 20, 2023. See our website for more information.

lIVING HeRe

Interim Tax Notices Due March 31, 2023

Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning on March 1, 2023. Your annual supply of garbage bag tags will be included in the mailing. If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice by March 13, 2023, contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 x2200 or by email at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

2023 Dog Tags

Early bird pricing for 2023 dog tags is now over. The cost per tag is $30. You can purchase tags at our 4432 George Street office.

Winter Road Restrictions in Effect

Just a reminder, there is no parking on Township roads and village streets from 12 midnight to 7 am until March 31, 2023.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot Hours

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is open every second Thursday until April from 3-7 pm (next date is March 9). You can find a full list of what materials are accepted on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste.

Booking a Hall Planning an event and interested in booking one of our halls? Check out our facilities at southfrontenac.net/halls or email bookings@southfrontenac.net for more information. Our newly renovated Storrington Centre is now available for bookings after March 6, with a maximum capacity of 250. We also list non-Township owned community-owned halls on our website for your convenience.

Job Opportunities

• Summer Students: We’re hiring summer students and have extended the deadline for several positions including lifeguards and swim instructors. We’ll reimburse successful candidates for swim certifications. For details on all current open positions including salary and job descriptions, see www.southfrontenac.net/careers/.

Bids and Tenders

• PS-2023-03 – Reconstruction of Sunbury Road, Phase 1

• PS-2023-04 – Traffic Sign Inventory and Retro-Reflectivity Testing

• PS-2023-09 – Cleaning of Catch Basins and Maintenance Holes

• PS-2023-10 – Multi-Year Crack Sealing of Roads Program

• PS-2023-12 – 2023 Surface Treatment Program

Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on March 22, 2023. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

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 or in the public review period.

Upcoming Meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings:

• March 2, 2023 – Recreation Committee – 6 pm

• March 7, 2023 – Council – 7 pm

• March 9, 2023 – Committee of Adjustment – 7 pm

• March 14, 2023 – Committee of the Whole – 7 pm

How to Participate

Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. Go to the Events Calendar on our website for the link to register. If you want to attend the meeting in person, please email jthompson@southfrontenac.net before noon on the day of the meeting to confirm if space is available.

The new septic system being installed at the Grace Centre, fall 2022

North Frontenac Winterfest

by Rhonda Watkins

Plevna was the place to be Sat, Feb 25th! The Township of North Frontenacs 2023 Winterfest was so much fun!! Neighbours throughout the Community gathered to celebrate and it was delightful! Some extra parking was moved over to the library to make room for all of the amazing festivities! When you first walked up the parking lot at the hall, to the left you could enjoy chatting with the firefighters and watching some demonstrations and to the right was Rural Frontenac Community Services with so many fun activities for the kids. There was great music and a fun skating party in the ice rink and gratefully, two warming stations were set up by Ross Ranch and Lonnie Watkins Tree Service with marshmallows to roast because it was a chilly day! If you are wondering about Lonnie’s benches, yes they are for sale. If you are interested, please contact us!

The disc golf brought by Hunters Creek was so much fun!! You really need to visit them and give it a try!!

Congratulations to Mark and Hudson Lemke for winning first prize in the ice sculpture contest!! Heading up to the hall building was Kick and Push with their fabulous beers to enjoy! I think my favourite was the bird dog, but I am planning a trip out to their brewery in Sharbot Lake real soon to try the others!

Tammy Watson, The Canadian Handy Woman’s Tool Rodeo was outside the front doors and everyone looked like they were having a blast!! Reid Tooley won a hammer drill donated by Lookout Home Hardware and a flashlight donated by the Township with the fastest time of 3.02 seconds! Wow!! Other winners drawn from participants were Andy, who won a toolbox kit donated by Hooks Castle Hardware, and Leaun received a Township water bot tle. Kathleen Gaskin won the thermal mug set donated by Lookout Home Hardware! Randy the Magician filled the hall inside and put on an amazing show for the audi ence of young and old!!

Clarendon school hosted a delicious luncheon and there were balloon animals by Daniel for kids to enjoy! The Lions Club was giving out activity books and The Red Barn Zone was kindly giving out tea and coffee in the hall!!

Congratulations to Heather White, who won the awesome gift basket from Lemke Carpentry with a guess of 900 skittles in the skittle jar. There were actually 910!

28 people came out to play Euchre. Congratulations to Red Emond, the high score winner with a score of 79!!

Needless to say it was a fun-filled day and our Community is looking forward to next year’s Winterfest!! Thank you, Town ship of North Frontenac!! ■

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On Wednesday, Feb. 22 students at Granite Ridge celebrated a day of diversity, inclusivity and acceptance by wearing pink. Pink Day is celebrated across Canada and inspired by two Nova Scotian students who stood up for a peer being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. They purchased as many pink shirts as they could and brought them to school the next day and distributed them to other students to wear and make a statement to everyone that bullying wouldn’t be tolerated in their school. Here at Granite Ridge we see kindness and thoughtfulness everyday towards students and staff and appreciate those promoting goodwill to all. This year’s pink shirt design was the artwork provided by elementary student Lexi DesRoche.

Sparky the fire dog pals around with the kids at the North Frontenac Winterfest.