Vol.23 No.10

Frontenac Flyers Will Go To On Provincial Championship

Continuing a decade of hockey excellence, once again Frontenac Minor Hockey is sending one of its teams to the OMHA Provincial Championship.

On Wednesday March 8, the U13 Rep Team capped off a great season with a big playoff win against Napanee. With this win the Flyers secured a berth into the 8-team provincial tourney.

The start of the game was more than a bit rough for the Flyers, as Napanee scored four early goals. A quick time out, and some calm reassuring words from Coach Troy Stubinski set the tone for a remarkable comeback.

By the start of the 3rd period, the Flyers had regained the lead and never looked back, winning the game 6-4. It was a gutsy and resilient effort by these 11- and 12-yearold players.

This was just the latest victory for this team. They currently have a 29 Win and 5 Loss record, were finalists in the international Silver Stick, and won the Cornwall Winterfest Tourney. Coach Stubinski gives all the credit to the positive attitude and hard-working mentality of the team.

“These are remarkable young athletes who have worked incredibly hard for the past 6 months. They put in the time and effort every single week. I couldn’t be prouder”.

Stubinski also acknowledged the work of Frontenac Minor Hockey.

“Our community is incredibly fortunate to have such

a dedicated group of volunteers organizing community hockey. Their long-term focus on development has been instrumental for all of our team’s success”.

The team will be travelling to Barrie over the Easter

Weekend to play the best teams in the province. But first they are travelling to Niagara Falls this weekend to play in the Niagara Warrior Tournament. Follow them #FRONTENACHOCKEY. ■

Frontenac County Pilot Project Neighbours Saving Neighbours

by Jeff Green

As an emergency room physician and researcher into cardiac arrest and resuscitation, Dr. Stephen Brooks of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and Queen's University, is well aware of a rather startling reality faced by patients when they suffer heart attacks.

“For every minute when a patient's heart is not beating, which is what a heart attack or cardiac arrest is, their chances of being resuscitated decrease by 10%,” he said.

Even the best responses to the highest priority calls, in urban centres like Kingston, take about 6 minutes, Dr. Brooks said, and in rural locations with lower population

Shots Fired In North Frontenac

Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating after several shots were fired at two motor vehicles in a remote part of North Frontenac.

On March 12th, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., OPP responded to a weapons complaint on Schooner Road in North Frontenac. The initial investigation indicates that on March 10, 2023, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., an unknown person(s) attended the area and fired several rounds from a firearm which struck two parked vehicles.

There were no reported injuries.

Frontenac OPP is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) that is responsible.

If you or anyone you know are aware of the individuals' identity or have any further information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Frontenac County OPP at 613-372-1932 or the OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. ■

densities, the response is much slower than that, because of distances.

In Frontenac County, as in other parts of the province, the local volunteer fire departments, as well as paramedics, are dispatched to medical emergency calls, and they are often the first to arrive and are trained in resuscitation, and equipped with defibrillators.

“You need multiple layers of response,” said Dr. Brooks, “in order to shave minutes off the response time. That’s where Neighbours Saving Neighbours comes in.

Several years ago, he spent a year in Scotland, and while he was there, he studied a community based cardiac arrest response program in Aberdeen and the surrounding region.

“There are a series of rural villages in the countryside near Aberdeen where this program was developed. What happens there, is that at the same time as paramedics are dispatched in response to a cardiac arrest, a call also goes out to the neighbours who have been trained and equipped in resuscitation and live close to where the call is coming from. The idea is to bring that program to Ontario.”

With funding from Queen's, Brooks approached Frontenac Paramedic Services to operate a pilot project, focussing on rural Kingston (north of the 401) and Frontenac County. The Neighbours Saving Neighbours pilot project, which will be launched soon by Frontenac County, will start by seeking volunteers throughout the region to join the program.

“When a call comes in to the dispatch centre in Kingston, after contacting emergency services, and only if they have time, the dispatcher will then put out a notification on an app that will then notify the volunteers located closest to where the call is coming from,” he said.

The research project that Dr. Brooks is running, as part of the pilot, is being designed to measure the time savings before the initial response to the 50-60 cardiac arrest calls that come in each year in Frontenac County.

“If we save 5 or 6 minutes from the average response

The project is being developed and will be operated by Frontenac Paramedic Services (FPS). Jason Kervin, who

He said that individuals who want to get involved will take part in an initial session, which can be done virtually,

“We are still designing the program, but we see the live session running about 5-6 hours,” he said. “There will be ongoing contact with participants every couple of months, which we think will have both live and online participation, and we expect those not to be long sessions. We don’t want to make joining the program too much of a burden

tors (AED’s) are available to get the program underway,

and to start up the program they will be shared among volunteers who live near each other.

“If we have a cluster of volunteers in a place like Verona or Sharbot Lake, they will be able to trade off the AED among each other based on who is most available on certain days of the week,” he said. “Ideally we would like to have an AED with each volunteer, but that will take time.”

The program has been under development for over 2 years, with delays due to COVID and other factors.

Even though it is waiting for one final protocol to be worked out before it is officially launched, a website has been built and is up and running on the Engage Frontenac platform, under Frontenac County projects.

The site outlines how the program will work, and in

Frontenac Paramedic Jason Kervin and Dr. Steven Brooks, Emergency Physician at Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

Backrow - Darcy Greenaway, Dale Sager, Troy Stubinski, Jeff Peck, Brent Hole. Middle Row - Ethan Tryon, John McNichols, Hunter Brown, Joe Stachow, Jessie Garrison, Ty Brown, Carson Hoekstra, Luke Peck. Front Row - Cole Brash, Carter Sager, Evan Hole, Kane Thomas, Talan Stubinski, Callen Thompson.

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Meet Ibrahim Senfuma is a Ugandan bird guide used by St. Andrew’s Anglican Church parishioners Alison and Stewart Bentley in 2022. Ibrah is experiencing severe hearing loss which is negatively affecting his ability to do his guiding job, which depends heavily on being able to recognize bird sounds.

Impacted first by the almost complete shut down of his country and the tourist trade owing to COVID and then dealt another blow recently when Ebola again slowed tourism, Ibrah is in no position to afford the hearing aids he so desperately needs. It is not just a quality of life issue for him as is entire livelihood is threatened. There are no social financial safety nets in Uganda.

We have put Ibrah in touch with the resources he needs to get the correct specialized hearing aids. Recently he went to Kampala, got a prescription, and was recommended the best aids to help him to hear birds and start work again. The Starkey Foundation, which makes those aids, was contacted and they referred us to their Uganda clinic.

The doctor there, Muhammad, has offered a discount.

By Wilma Kenny Frontenac County Updating its Strategic Plan

Jason Kipfler, consultant from Explorer Solutions, came to Council on behalf of Frontenac County to discuss the development of a new four-year County Strategic Plan. He asked Councillors what they thought the County should be focussing on, the most important services provided by the County to to the Township, and how the County could better help and collaborate with the Township.

Ibrah To Hear The Birds Again!

However, depending on the model chosen, each ear will cost between $1200 and $2000 USD with the high end choice obviously being optimal. He is so desperate he said even one ear would be better than nothing. As he said in a recent email, at present he is helpless.

St. Andrew’s has thus initiated a fundraiser to help Ibrah.

Donations can be sent to St. Andrew’s in Sharbot Lake at standrewscentralfrontenac@gmail.com. Auto deposit is enabled. Please put Ibrah in the message field along with your address as tax receipts will be issued for all donations. Thank-you for helping Ibrah to hear the birds again!

This fundraiser is part of an ongoing project at St. Andrew’s to support need in Uganda. Last year some $10,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment, along with several pairs of binoculars for local guides, was delivered to Uganda.

Mayor Vandewal, himself the County Warden, said he didn’t think the average resident knew the difference between the Township and the County: “We (ie, South Frontenac) pretty well do everything for ourselves.”

In relation to the County’s economic development services, Deputy Mayor Sleeth said, “It’s hard to see the County as being of any economic benefit to the Township: their focus has been largely on the Trail, which has not been of any particular benefit to South Frontenac.” Councillor Morey said we could use some help with improving cell service.

Vandewal said one place the County had been helpful was in bringing a total lane study to the Province’s attention, resulting in the Province modifying some of its rules in regard to rural development. “Now, they may be helpful in the development of Communal services.” Morey agreed: “Communal services can lead to improving housing density.”

Ruttan suggested the paramedic services could be improved by providing 4-wheel drive ambulances.

CAO Fragnito said that the County might be able to obtain more provincial support for affordable housing. Vandewal noted that the County played a valuable role at AMO, by acting as liaison between the townships and the province.

When Kipfler asked whether the County ‘had its finger on the pulse of the Township’, Morey was quick to say the County did not engage directly with local ratepayers, and Vandewal added: “I can’t think what a resident would phone the County for; the County isn’t even involved in the current rural transportation study.” He concluded, “We don’t want the County to be adding a whole bunch of services to its mandate.”

Throughout, there was no reference to the County’s support of the rural portion of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library system.

Recreation Service Fee and Facility Allocation

An RFP was issued for an external consulting service to conduct a comprehensive review of all Township recreation service fees, facility rental fees, allocation policies, and related procedures. The review will include options for a bylaw that will ensure the booking process and fee structure is efficient, fair, sustainable, and transparent across all recreation services and facilities that are managed by the Township. This will review and provide recommendations on partnerships and agreements with user groups, review current service levels for recreation and sport amenities and provide recommendations on maintenance plans and standards. It will also provide recommendation and sample facility rental contracts for community groups and not-for-profit organizations.

Tim Laprade, Manager of Recreation and Facilities recommended Council approve awarding the contract to Sierra Planning and Management in the amount of $49,720. This will represent a budget increase of 24,720, to be taken from the Development Charges Reserve,

St. Andrew’s is also active in our own community supporting the North Frontenac food bank, visiting shut-ins and participating in local events. Continued on page 8

Ugandan Bird Guides Ibrah and Prossy

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By Craig Bakay

Building services posted a loss in 2022, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed told Addington Highlands Council at its regular meeting March 7 in Flinton.

“Unfortunately, for the first time in a few years, there’s a bit of a loss for the building department of $23,908,” Reed said.

She said that the 2022 budget estimate for fees was $138,000 but actual revenues came in at $104,120. Expenses were $128,028 hence the $23,908 shortfall.

But, she said, there are more than sufficient funds in the building department reserves to cover the shortfall.

“Last year, we had a surplus of $100,000 so we’re well within our ability to absorb those costs,” she said. “The reserve is more than $100,000.”

She said there could be a lot of reasons why the building permit fees were not as they anticipated.

“It could be related to projects that were slowed by the storm,” she said. “And there have been insurance delays I know for sure.

“But there are also other factors such as increasing interest rates and people putting a hold on building activities.”

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Building Permits, Fees Down In 2022 In Addington Highlands

She said it’s likely building permit fees will return to normal this year.

“We’re hopeful that’s not a trend that will continue for the coming year,” she said.

Community Safety Group

Council appointed Bev Boomhower and Stephanie Regent to a group that will discuss community safety issues. Although both appointees are from Ward 2, and Council had wanted a representative from each Ward, they were the only ones who expressed any interest.

Grant Application denied

Dep. Clerk/Planning Secretary Patricia Gray told Council that she’d received an email from Lennox & Addington community development officer informing them that the application for a $25,000 grant from Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund for the County Forest project was not successful.

The bicycle path through the forest begins adjacent to the rink in Flinton.

While much of the land that would have benefitted from such a grant is in Addington Highlands, the County had to be the entity that applied for the grant.

“I’m not surprised,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

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Cavanagh Construction proposes to dig up 87 acres down to below the water table around Barber’s Lake in Lanark Highlands. You may have been there when visiting Wheelers Pancake House. If your response is: that’s not in our neighbourhood, shame! Yes it is our neighbourhood!

Beyond neighbourly, they propose to sell our landscape and everything on it. Literally dig up and send away 125 acres of landscape along Highland Line.

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One million tonnes per year.

The pit would dig into the water table and would impact surface waters at Barber’s Lake and Long Sault Creek, one of the headwaters sources of the Mississippi Valley Watershed and a spawning creek for native Brook Trout.

As we struggle to conserve our high diversity landscape, we are presented with a proposal to destroy the factory where that diversity is made and maintained. Burn down the factory so we can make one last dollar? Our landscape has no value until it is sold on the market. Beauty and heritage have no price so they have no values.

- Gray Merriam

Maple Syrup Festival

April 8th 8:30 to 2:00

5622 Perth Road Cresc.

Perth Road Village

Pancakes with maple syrup, coffee & tea.

Games, crafts & demonstrations.

Trips to a maple sugar bush.

Mental Health Awareness

Addington Highlands will once again participate in the Go Green for Mental Health Awareness campaign (May 1-7 this year).

“I think we recovered most of the signs (from last year),” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “There are only minor budget implications anyway.”

“We’ll need new ribbons but we did recover most of the signs,” said Dep. Clerk Patricia Gray.

Fritsch suggested putting the 10 Go Green recommendations on the Township’s FaceBook page.

Municipal disaster Recovery Program

Addington Highlands is hoping Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry funding might make up the shortfall that the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program will leave the Township in for cleanup costs of last May’s derecho.

CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed estimated that the MDRA funding, which will pay about 75 per cent of the costs will still leave the Township holding the bag for about $60,000.

“I talked with Suzy Shalla at MNRF and she wasn’t sure if we could claim that dif-

ference,” Reed said. “But she said she’d look into it and get back to us.”

Reed said she’d pointed out to Shalla that Addington Highlands’ claim had focused solely on travelled roads and not things like seasonally maintained roads and forest roads that residents do use to access their properties.

“She (Shalla) said those roads would definitely qualify for assistance but there’s a problem in assessing the damage there,” Reed said. “First, there aren’t a lot of people around in March and the second problem is that how do we assess damage to things that are buried under snow?”

She said the fire chief is also concerned about forest fire potential with all the extra fuel available from downed trees.

Reeve Henry Hogg expressed concern about things like Brown’s Trailer Park and while it was acknowledged that there likely would be removal and disposal costs, the trailers are privately owned and the programs being looked into are just for Crown and Municipal lands.

Council instructed staff to do what they could.

“Do your best stab at it,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. ■

Addington Highlands Sets Priorities In Strategy Meeting

By Craig Bakay

Health Services (including doctor recruitment) emerged as the No. 1 priority as Addington Highlands Council met in a special meeting to hold a strategic planning ranking exercise March 7 in Flinton.

Affordable Housing and Emergency Services, Management and Planning were tied for second followed by (in descending or-

der of priority) Public Safety and Security (3), Communication (4), Roads and Waste (5), Economic Development (6), Cell Coverage and Broadband (7), Organizational Structure and Staffing (8), Community Facilities, Parks and Recreation (9), Short Term Rentals (10) and Tax Rate (11).

For the rankings, each councilor, including the Reeve, was asked to rank each category from 1-12 and then the votes were totaled up. The categories with the highest totals were ranked lowest and vice versa.

Within each category, several sub-categories were established and discussed with the eventual goal being an action plan and timeline.

Discussions began with Health Services, it being the highest priority, and within that, successfully recruiting additional physicians was the most popular discussion topic.

“I think everyone knows it’s not a matter

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey 353-6653

Cloyne / Northbrook Stepanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

613-333-2224

performance as a duo.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855

rington Fire Hall. 6pm – 9pm.

Sy DENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 Henderson Jean Brown

Inverary Judy Borovskis

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

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

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325

Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848

Verona Debbie Lingen

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ABE rly- B O l INGB r O k E

Karen Prytula

613-325-1354

karenprytula33@gmail.com

Upcoming Trivia Night at the ABC Hall, Saturday, March 25.

• Doors open at 5:30pm. Dinner is optional, registration is required. For more info go to the ABC Hall website abchall.ca

MISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Sympathy to the family and friends of Lilliane Antoine, who • passed away (another former resident of Snow Road). Sympathy to family and friends of Joyce Balharrie of Almonte. Joyce was a good friend of mine and she was so much fun to be around. We were with her a lot when she lived in Snow Road. Sympathy to her boys Greg and Glen. Also sympathy to the Emerson family on the death of Gwen. Gwen was a wonderful woman – so happy and cheerful and full of life. These women will be so missed.

Get well wishes to Patsy Sargeant (I am sorry about being late getting this in).

Friday, March 10th I had a wonderful visit with my grand- • daughter Brandy from Shannonville. Such a special day with her. Also thank you, Elaine, for your visit on Thursday. I am always happy to see you. We always make the world a better place to live (at least in our minds).

Community Centre News: About a dozen people enjoyed • a session of line dancing on Tuesday morning. Thanks to Sue for her patience as we tried to sort out our left foot from the right one. There were several tables of players at Tuesday’s Games Night. The Games Nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Wednesday night was the monthly Social Dinner which happens on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. As always, a marvelous variety of food shared in good company. The hall was nicely decorated with lots of green for St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget our Friday morning Coffee Time from 10am to noon is open to everyone. Drop in for a chat and get to know your neighbours. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm when Chris Murphy and Jessica Wedden will be performing at the Community Centre. Both of them are talented musicians and we are looking forward to hearing their

The sun shone warmly for the Snow Stomp last Saturday.

• Over 40 people of all ages came out to dance (led by Meredith), chat, eat, play in the snow and hang out by the fire. It all ended with a large circle spiraling around the parking lot, a great cheer and a thank you to Meredith by organizer Liz.

The Community Cafe is returning to the Ompah Hall on • Wed. Mar. 22 starting at 11. Susan Irwin will present a session on wills and power of attorney followed by soup and social. Rural Frontenac Community Services provides this gathering free to all seniors over 60. For more information contact Juana at 613-279-3152 ext. 106 or at juanag@rfcs.ca.

The hall will be filled with families having fun on Sat. Apr 8. • St. Killian's Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt along with other fundraising activities. Mark this day on your calendar for these egg-citing activities. Extra hands would be welcome if any high school students are looking for volunteer hours. Contact Jeanne Klatt at 613-479-0070 for more information.

PArHAM-TICHBOrNE

Colleen Steele

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

613-375-6219

613-375-6525

Hope everyone is enjoying their March Break - safe travels

• to those that are travelling this week! You deserve the break! Wasn't that a Party! Celebrations for Tina Howes' birthday

• at the CE Building in Parham was a great way to spend a Saturday seeing family and friends and playing games!

• feel better soon!!

Thinking of you to Mary Howes and Lisa Teal. Hope you

Don't forget the Lions Club Breakfast on March 25th!!

• Reminder as well that baseball registrations are under way. Teams will be capped at 13 players so you don't want to be disappointed. Lots of easy ways to register: online - www. fcmsa.ca - fill out the form and etransfer payment to cfminorball@hotmail.com, by email - send both form and payment to cfminorball@hotmail.com, or in person at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake on Wednesday March 22 from 6 to 9pm and again on Sunday March 26 from 9am to noon. If you need a registration form, email cfminorball@hotmail.com or one will be coming home with GREC Students after March Break.

Mark down April 8 from 10am to 2pm on your calendar!

• There is a Spring Fling, Craft, bake and vendor sale at the OSO Hall from 10am to 2pm! Come out and support local!

P E r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

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

Maple Syrup Festival: April 8th, 830am – 230pm. All-day breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, and maple syrup. Games, Face Painting, Log Sawing, Bake table. Craft sales, displays, and vendors in Harris Park Hall. And much more.

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, get in touch with Cheryl Bird at 613-353-7303.

Friday Night Jam Sessions at the newly renovated Stor- •

Don’t just be green with envy, join in the festivities. The • Sydenham Legion is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day social starting at 4pm, all are welcome, free admission and light snacks provided.

Coming soon… You know you want some, you know you’ll • buy some, yep, Girl Guide cookies! It’s a sure sign of spring when our young entrepreneurs get out and sell their famous cookies. Keep eyes peeled for locations and times.

We’re half way though March and it came in like a lion I’d • say. So hopefully shall go out like a lamb. Mother Nature has certainly been off her meds this winter.

VE r ONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

Style Revival will be open two more Saturdays this month, • March 18th and the 25th from 10am to 1pm. '

Congratulations to Nicole's Gifts, celebrating their 13th An- • niversary of opening their store on Main St. South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Services

• Fair will be happening on Saturday, 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.

Sydenham's Women's institute will be holding their Craft and

• Bake Sale on Saturday, April 22. New location at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 9am to 2pm. 30 vendors will be there. Light lunch available.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186

wmharrison070@gmail.com

It will be a jammed full couple of weeks for residents of Ar-

• den and the surrounding area. On Friday, March 17, 5pm to 7pm, Mitch Laufman is sponsoring a St. Paddy’s Day dinner as a fundraiser for the Arden Legion. The dinner will comprise of Shepherd’s Pie/Irish Stew, rolls, salad, pie and ice cream. Tickets are $20.00 per person and available at the Legion and C 4 Convenience or through Mitch, who is available at mitchellaufman@gmail.com.

On Saturday morning, April 18, 8am to 11am, the Arden

• United Church will be offering of Egg and Ham breakfast sandwich, with baked beans, hash brown potatoes, beverages and a special St. Patrick’s Day sweet surprise. A free will offering at the door will be gratefully accepted.

There will be a Christian Education committee meeting

• March 23 at 6pm at the Arden Church.

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be hosting there

• famous “All you Can Eat’ Breakfast” Saturday March 25, 8am to 11am at the Oso Hall. This month the proceeds from the breakfast will be in support of the Swim Program.

The Arden Pastoral Charge has scheduled their Annual

• General Meetings as follows. Mountain Grove March 23 at 6pm, Henderson March 27 at 930am, and Arden March 30 at 7pm.

On April 1, 2023 at 9am, the Kennebec Recreation Commit-

• tee will be hosting the first of many Fundraising Events. The “Fools Plunge” will be held at the Mill Pond, with pledge forms available at C4 Convenience. If you would like to plunge or you are in need of more information, please contact Cayleigh Matson.

Speaking of the Rink. After valiant efforts made, the Arden

• Rink is, sadly closed, for the season. Special thanks is sent to Lisa and Jeff Matson for all of their hard work.

On April 1, 230pm to 430pm the Arden Church hosts an af-

• ternoon of fun and games for youth. Those kids attending can bring a board game for all to enjoy. The afternoon will be filled with lots of fun. Some snacks will be available. If you would

like more information, please call the Church at 613-335-2474 or email minister@ardenpastoralcharge.ca.

On Monday April 3, at 11am, the Arden Seniors will be hav-

• ing their first meeting of 2023. The club has a new leader, Brian McKinstry and he is eager to get the ball rolling. If you are 50+ and would like to meet a group of like-minded folks and learn about the happenings in the area, this group is for you. After the business meeting all members bring a “Pot Luck” dish for all to share. I am sure that Brian will bring new ideas and adventures to the group. See you there!!

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

the week on Friday night.

Be sure to come to the South Frontenac Community Rec- • reation & 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.

You shouldn’t iron your four-leaf clover. Wouldn’t want to • press your luck.

DENBIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch

613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a St. • Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 5 - 7pm at the Denbigh Community Hall. This homemade traditional meal will be Irish stew with a bun and dessert, all for $12.00 with children under 8 being $8.00. There will be live music with The Pickled Chicken Band.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting Euchre • Nights at the Denbigh Hall for $2.00 on Friday March 17 and March 31 at 7pm. The plan is for them to be every second Friday night.

H A rr OWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665

ghamelin3585@gmail.com

It's Income Tax Time! South Frontenac Community Social • Centre has volunteers who can complete your return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. For more info, call Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext 308.

One of the problems during our winter is trying to clear the • ice and snow on our driveways, sidewalks and getting to our mail boxes. In Harrowsmith the majority of our boxes are in two long rows which face each other and have a walkway in between in Centennial Park. Some of the drifts after winter storms were knee high in the walkway and after freezing rain the boxes were almost impossible to open. One of our local residents investigated and found that snow removal, salting and sanding is the responsibility of Canada Post. For future reference if these areas are not cleared within 24 hours you can call Ms Bankcroft at 613-847-0628 in Belleville or Ms Cudd at 623-382-4915 in Gananocque

Friday, March 17, 2023 is the St. Patrick's Day celebration • at the Harrowsmith S and A Club. From 19:30 PM until 23:00 PM. Green beer and Karaoke. Cash bar. Come and join for a $5 entry fee. Contact harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com for details.

On Wednesday March 8th, Clarendon Central Public School

• travelled to Kingston to compete in the Limestone District School Boards Co-Ed Competitive Division Basketball Tournament. Leaving at 6:30am to make this event on time, didn't hurt this team. The Grade 5-8's won all 4 games (including two in overtime!!) WOW!! Congratulations to Coach Drechsler and the hard working Gold Medal Winning students for taking home the Championship!!

If you are in the mood for a delicious Little Caesars Pizza, • Bread or some of their dessert cookies, you need not look any further! Clarendon Central Public School is promoting their Winter 2023 Fundraiser for their senior class year end field trip to Canada's Wonderland. For more information, you can contact one of the senior class parents or the school at 613 479-2264. Orders are due by Friday March 24th and kits will be delivered on Thursday April 13th.

Please join Emma Tooley and Zack Matson on Saturday • May 27th at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna for a night of drinks, dancing, games and raffles to help them celebrate their upcoming marriage! If you would like to buy tickets for their stag and doe, you can contact the bride or groom, their bridal party or their parents. They are very excited to have you come out and help them celebrate!!

The Arden Legion (5987 Arden Road) is hosting a St Pat- • ricks Dinner this Friday March 17th between 5-7pm. There will be an offering of stew and shephard's pie with dinner rolls! Tickets are $20 each and kids 12 and under eat free. Sadly the numbers at this legion are not what they used to be, so it would be so great if we could all come out and support them!! Please call 613 335-2737 or 613 449-4516 for more information.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday April 8th! St Kil- • ians Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt along with other fun activities at the Ompah Community Hall! It will be an Egg-citing Fundraising Event!!

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Amanda Pantrey

613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

VERY special birthday wishes to Annie Jackson of Wash- • burn Road in Sunbury. On March 20th, Annie will be turning 103 years old! Still living in the same house that she raised 7 children in, Annie enjoys baking bread and a good game of cards. All the best to Sunbury village's oldest resident! Enjoy your day, Annie! From your family and friends.

Another birthday shout-out to Heather Vlasschaert on Lower Round Lake Road! I hope you have a wonderful day with your family, Heather!

More live music at The Creek this week. Jake is hitting the • stage on Wednesday Jordy is on Thursday. Scott will round out

The Denbigh Library will be having a LEGO and K’NEX Day • on Saturday March 18 from 10 to 11am. Please call to register 613-333-1426.

Sunday March 26 is the Madawaska Senior Housing AGM • at the Lions Hall in Griffith from 4 to 6pm. The meal will be Irish stew and desserts, and it will be a goodwill offering. Everyone is welcome.

The community sends condolences to the Martha Grant • family. Martha was very fortunate to achieve the age of 101. She always attended many community events where she enjoyed visiting with everyone.

GODFrEy

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Looking for something to do on March break? Frontenac Community Arena is holding public skates on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. Admission for Tues and Fri is a donation to the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) food bank. See you there!

Firefighters and other first responders rely on the clear and • easy-to-identify civic address number at the end of your lane or driveway to help them get to you and your family in an emergency. Often these posts get covered by snow accumulation or overgrown seasonal foliage.

Wondering when you should remove your ice hut? Remove • by March 1 for FMZs 17 and 20; Remove by March 15 for FMZs 14, 16, 18, 19, and 12 (below Lake Timiskaming dam); Remove by March 31 for FMZs 9, 10, 11, 15, and 12 (above Lake Timiskaming dam). All ice huts must be removed before ice breakup, even if no removal date applies. ontario.ca/icefishing.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Maple Madness will be run- • ning every weekend in March and the week of March Break at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (Mar. 11 – 19, and 25 – 26).

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Friday, March 17, 2023 is St Patty’s day with Jeff Code • at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Dancing from 7 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) dinner, at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, March 15. The cost is $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.

Wednesday, March 22, 1 - 3pm - Painting Workshop at the

• Sydenham Legion Hall, 4361 Amelia Street. Bring a photo of your house, cottage, curled-up cat or anything that says home to you. Aged 55+ beginner to experienced painters welcome. Canvas, acrylic paint and brushes provided for a $5 donation. Bring an apron, paper towel and a sense of fun! Preregistration is required. For more information or to register call Denzel Maradza 613-376-6477 ext 310 or denzel.maradza@ sfcsc.ca.

Saturday, March 25, 2023 is the South Frontenac Commu-

• nity Recreation & Leisure Services Fair at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) 10-2pm. Learn about and register for local recreation, leisure and social programs for all ages and interests. E-mail recsupport@southfrontenac. net for more information

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Thursday, April 6, 2023 is Diners Club at the Verona Free

• Methodist Church. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 613-376-6477 ext 303 email Joanne Be sure to let us know of any diet restrictions, gluten free, diabetic or other.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is the Sydenham Women's Institute

• Spring Craft & Bake Sale. New location is the Golden Links Hall at 4186 Colebroke Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Thirty vendors, home baking and a light lunch from 9am to 2pm.

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516

Movie night this Saturday March 18 at the Kennebec Hall

• featuring a free movie and some snacks available. Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Darlene Beth Da-

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon

Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100 www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that form a "cuff" around the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons work together to stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for movements such as lifting, reaching, and rotating the arm.

The four muscles that make up the rotator cuff are:

1. Supraspinatus: This muscle runs from the upper part of the shoulder blade to the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). It is responsible for initiating arm abduction, or lifting the arm away from the body.

2. infraspinatus: This muscle is located on the back of the shoulder blade and attaches to the back of the humerus bone. It is responsible for external rotation of the arm, or rotating the arm away from the body.

3. teres minor: This muscle is also located on the back of the shoulder blade and attaches to the back of the humerus bone. It works with the infraspinatus to externally rotate the arm.

4. Subscapularis: This muscle is located on the front of the shoulder blade and attaches to the front of the humerus bone. It is responsible for internal rotation of the arm, or rotating the arm toward the body. These muscles are connected to the shoulder blade by tendons, which then attach to the humerus bone. Together, these muscles and tendons form the rotator cuff and provide stability and support to the shoulder joint.

MT Adventures Expand to 6 Races this Season!

By Kelli McRobert

Over the past few years, residents have been exploring the many outdoor spaces Frontenac County has to offer. COVID seemed to have shown people that. Trails, acreage, and open spaces are what many are looking for .

As restrictions lifted, and now, many employees have return, there is still a longing to get away on the weekends and find some solitude and space from a hectic week. Before COVID, there were opportunities to enjoy the outdoors during an event called Race the Cat, where you could cycle, run, and paddle through a well-planned course and see how many times you could complete it.

I remember attending this event with a group of my gal pals and we spent the day cheering on our fellow team mates.

It was a great way to spend the day while enjoying nature and meeting new friends, and let’s be clear, we were not the elite’s completing multiple laps with ease. We donned tutus and worked our way through the course, laughing and supporting each other, each KM becoming another success, and many photo ops to document our adventures - something new, something novel, something outdoors. Run, paddle, cycle, repeat, rest, hydrate, rest, snack, repeat…..you get the picture. The main camp was fun, festive, and offered refreshments, shade, music, and camaraderie as each team looped their way towards their own personal bests.

This year, we are lucky enough to have 6 races planned for the 2023 season, with a 7th in the works. The duo, “Michelle McShane and Tammie Stanton formed a new company, MT Adventures to add more events to their calendar. Their signature event, the Cataraqui Adventure Trek (Race the CAT) is an adventure race, which is like a triathlon, in that the racers will compete in 3 different disciplines, but unlike a triathlon, the entire race will be “off-road”. Racers will mountain bike, trail run, and paddle their way through a course that is 7-10km in length, and they will have 4 hours to attack the loop, as many times as they can. The idea for this race came up between Michelle and Tammie as they had been racing in similar events for years, but there was nothing like this offered near home.

As two moms who have raced over 50 races ranging from running races, triathlons, mountain biking, and adventure racing, over 3000 km traveled combined with their experience in business and event plan-

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Adults over 21, who have a cell phone and access to a vehicle, are physically able to perform ‘moderately physical activity’ and are available for training are encouraged to fill in a simple online form.

Once the program has its official launch, a publicity campaign for Neighbours Saving Neighbours will get going.

“One thing we don’t know, and this is key to the success of Neighbours Saving

ning background, their passion for racing is what makes them the perfect duo to bring these events to the area. Tammie is a certified mountain bike instructor, and a personal trainer who operates her own Studio, IT’S Your Fitness in Perth Road Village, and Michelle is Executive Director for Paddle Canada. Their goal is to introduce more people to the sport of off-road events. For 2023 they are planning to offer two series, as well as a Gravel Bike Race.

The Adventure Trek Series: The signature Cataraqui Adventure Trek, will be held at MTB Kingston on September 17th, and the new Batawa Adventure Trek held at Batawa Ski Hill on October 13th. The new race will also follow a four-hour loop event, where participants will compete in a loop consisting of mountain biking and trail running, the twist being it will be at night!

The Trail Run Series will see three races: The Little Cat Trail Run/Walk, will be held at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area on April 23rd, and will have 2 distance options 6 and 12km as well as the Chickadee 2km kids run. Rock the Lock, a 20km run on the Cataraqui Trail between Chaffey’s Locks and Perth Road Village on June 10th. And finally, the Sydenham Fall Trail Run an 8km out and back on the Cataraqui trail in the village of Sydenham, on October 29th. The sixth event is the Kick & Push Century Ride in Sharbot Lake on July 23rd. This will be a 50km lap in which solo racers will complete 2 laps or a team relay option where each team member will complete a lap in succession. It will follow the K&P Trail north and onto Central and North Frontenacs’ beautiful gravel roads”.

Registration for all events can be found on their website www.mtadventures.ca and you can follow their social media for information and inspiration on Facebook and Instagram Michelle and Tammie want people to know that their events are accessible to everyone and encourage all to reach out for information.

So, if you are looking for something fun and adventurous pencil in the above dates, they look forward to seeing you on the course. If you are at all apprehensive, why not give them a call and see about volunteering at the event so you can get a first hand look at how fantastic these races are. It’s a great way to explore nature and meet a friendly group of enthusiastic people.

6 adventure races not to be missed in 2023! ■

Neighbours, is how many volunteers we attract after we launch,” said Kervin. “Not only do we need good numbers, we also hope to get some people in the less populated parts of Frontenac County, in Central and North Frontenac.”

For further information, go to EngageFrontenac.ca Click on the Frontenac County Project icon and click again on Neighbours Saving Neighbours.

The Neighbours Saving Neighbours program will be launched later this spring. ■

Author Jean Rae Baxter To Host Memoir Writing Workshop For Seniors

It's never too late to share your story. In Jean Rae Baxter's upcoming workshop, Telling Your Story: Seniors' Writing Workshop Series, seniors have a unique opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling memoir or tell a family story that will captivate for generations to come.

Baxter, an accomplished author and writing instructor, will lead a weekly workshop over five sessions 3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury, Ont.

During the workshop, Baxter will guide participants through tools commonly used in fiction writing to craft engaging and emotionally impactful memoirs.

“The memories we hold become more precious the older we get, and the story of one’s life is a wonderful gift to give,” said Anne Hall, Local History and Heritage Librarian. “This is an opportunity for seniors to learn

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of money,” said Councillor Ken Hook. “We have one of the most generous packages for attracting a new doctor here of anywhere in the province.

“I think there are a lot of things we can do that won’t cost a lot of money.”

“Everybody says it’s hard to get doctors but if you don’t try, you’re not going to get one,” said Councillor Kirby Thompson.

“It’s really a matter of support,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “We’re (Council) not going to hire a doctor — the health team is the lead agency there.”

Council agreed they needed to meet with Lakelands Family Health Team executive director Jan Powell for direction on how they can assist in the doctor recruitment process.

“We have to do whatever we can to support their recruitment efforts because we all know how intense the competition for medical personnel and doctors is,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “(But) all it would take is one little coincidental connection to be the catalyst.”

“It’s a matter of reaching those people and explaining the advantages and lifestyle we have here and making sure they’re aware of it,” said Hook.

“I don’t want to be negative here but I think it’s going to be a hard sell,” said Councillor Helen Yanch.

Council then discussed providing and maintaining facilities for health care.

Under Affordable Housing it was agreed that the need for increased options, especially for seniors, was desirable. To

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Adults over 21, who have a cell phone and access to a vehicle, are physically able to perform ‘moderately physical activity’ and are available for training are encouraged to fill in a simple online form.

Once the program has its official launch, a publicity campaign for Neighbours Saving Neighbours will get going.

“One thing we don’t know, and this is key to the success of Neighbors Saving Neighbours, is how many volunteers we attract after we launch,” said Kervin. “Not only do we need good numbers, we also hope to get some people in the less population parts of Frontenac County, in Central and North Frontenac.”

For further information, go to EngageFrontenac,ca, click on Frontenac County Project icon and click again on Neighbours Saving Neighbours.

The Neighbours to Neighbours program will be launched later this spring. ■

Arden Legion Takes Action

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 334 (Arden) will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Fundraiser at their hall (5967 Arden Rd.) on Friday March, 17 between 5 & 7 pm.

how to tell their stories while building community and socializing.”

Attendees are required to attend all five sessions and commit to spending two to three hours each week on homework assignments, as the workshop will emphasize learning through writing. Because space is limited, this commitment to the program structure ensures that all available registrations are used for willing participants.

Writing pads will be provided for those who prefer paper but participants are welcome to bring their laptop or tablet if they prefer electronic devices.

Registration opened on Saturday, March 11, and enrolment is limited to 23 participants. Anyone interested in attending must register online at https://calendar. kfpl.ca/event/7245991 or by calling (613) 549-8888. ■

that end, Council agreed to meet with Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services to discuss what might be possible.

“We do have a homelessness survey on our (Township) Facebook page,” said Hook.

Council also agreed that they needed to know if land was available should an appropriate opportunity arise.

Emergency Services, Management and Planning had the most subheadings of any category, including updating the public version of the Emergency Preparedness Plan, 72-hour awareness (ie being prepared to exist alone for 72 hours), an updated brochure, shelters, improved communications, ambulance base retention, fire department retention, lobbying.

The development of a vulnerable citizens list was also discussed.

It was agreed that consultation with Land O’Lakes Community Services was needed for such a list

“The idea isn’t a bad idea but what would’ve worked 15 years ago won’t work now,” said Fritsch. “You also have to know what you’re going to do with that list.”

“And how to keep it up to date,” said Hogg.

“Not everybody wants their name on that list, even though they might be vulnerable,” said Yanch. ■

An offering of Stew and Shepherd's Pie with dinner rolls, salad and desert is planned. There will be a raffle for several prizes.

One of several upcoming events planned by community volunteers, this event will showcase the role that our Legion plays in fulfilling our solemn promise to remember and honour those men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

RCL Branch 334 holds a long-standing reputation in the community. During Remembrance Week each November their reach is great with services (respectful of the National Act of Remembrance in Canada) conducted in Flinton, Denbigh, Mountain Grove and Arden.

Sadly, as the numbers of War Veterans dwindle and with various challenges presented by the C19 Pandemic, so do members, volunteers and revenues. It falls to us to carry on, to keep our promise, to offer our thanks and to always remember.

The Korean War, WWI & WWII may have been "their" wars but they are "our" legacy. We must adapt and embrace new ways in order to flourish. With this in mind, please support this worthy endeavour. It is happening because of the efforts of amazing volunteers.

Tickets* are $20.00 each + Kids 12 and under free! They are available through various organizations in your area. You can also support this initiative by e-Transfering funds to loismbarager@gmail.com (password: lois) & tickets will be available at the door.

* Please indicate on your ticket stub if you are planning to dine with us on March 17. If you plan to pay at the door, please register for your seat in advance by calling (613) 335-2737 or (613) 449-4516. ■

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Card of Thanks obiTuary

Th AN k Y OU ~ hARVEY

the family of the late Bob Harvey wish to thank friends and neighbours for the kindness and compassion shown to us all on Bob’s passing.

a special thank you to the Frontenac News for their tribute to Bob. He would have loved that.

the Harvey Family

Beulah May hicks sept.16, 1931-March.11, 2023

the family are saddened by the passing of Beulah on March 11th, in her 92nd year, at Fairmount Home, Glenburnie. survived by her sons, Brent (Holly), Brooke (sherry) and Barry (shawna), 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. predeceased by her husband, Leamon and her daughter Beth. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Fairmount Home. Mom thought they treated her ‘special’. Family and friends will be received at Trousdale Funeral home in sydenham, ontario on thursday March 16, 2023 between the hours of 1 – 3pm and 6-8pm.Funeral service will be held in our chapel on Friday March 17, 2023 at 11am. interment to follow at the Harrowsmith cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to south Frontenac Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. resting ....

in the care of

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ARMAGOST, Phyllis Faye

passed away peacefully at her home in Napanee on thursday, March 2, 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late edward. Loving mother of Mike armagost (angela), and Glen armagost (christie), and caring grandmother of Kyla and deklan. dear sister of Baird thomas (Barb). predeceased by her parents Harold and Janette thomas, sister Myrna, and bother darrel (debbie). Friends desiring may contribute to the seniors outreach services in memory of phyllis. on-line condolences and donations at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com.

Ruckstuhl, James A. “Jim”

Passed away peacefully at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age of 84 with his loving family by his side. Jim will be forever missed by his devoted wife and best friend Sharon (nee McQuigge) of 66 years. Cherished father of Karen Steele (Robert) of Sharbot Lake, Kim Gould (Ken) of Clarendon Station, Keena Brash (Mike) of Sharbot Lake, Helen Lamont (late Dale) of Kaladar and Barb Curtis of Madoc. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tanya (Adam), Terra, Murray (Bonnie), Steven (Robyn), Joey, Robert (Emily), Katie (Jessie), Anthony (Crystal), Ashley (Joel) and Hayley, as well as his great-grandchildren Wyatt, Hayden, Logan, Skyleigh, Faith, Taylor, Austin, DJ, Elliott, Tanisha, Kaylyn, Emma, Holden, Mason, Zoe, Reese, Parker, Cole, Owen, Liam, Ashton, Emmett and Preston. Beloved brother-in-law of Robert McQuigge (Cecilia) of Belleville, Wayne McQuigge (Freda) of Tweed and Susan McQuigge (late Elwood). Jim will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, friends and many other relatives. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Clara Ruckstuhl as well as his brother Ron Ruckstuhl. The family wish to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff in ICU and the 3rd floor of The Perth Hospital. An extra special thank you to Robin and Amy for being there for us through this difficult time. A graveside service will be held at Foxes Cemetery, Eldorado in the spring. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfunerlhome.com.

vis of Bordenwood who died of kidney failure on March 7 at Kingston General Hospital.

Our fabulous Frontenac Addington Trap- • pers Council are hosting a free Trappers Carnival on Sun. April 30 from 10 – 4 at the Flinton Recreation Centre: 72 Edward St. Flinton. This sounds sounds like a real hoot and a holler including various Vendors, Booths, Demonstrations, Friendly Competitions, Bucket Auction and much more. Everyone welcome, Admission is FREE!

INVErAry

Judy Borovskis

borovskis@kingston.net

Adelaide Ormsbee’s mixed curling team • from Kingston Secondary School made it to the championship round of the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association Curling Championships March 6 – 7 at the Royal Kingston Curling Club and placed 4th overall.

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and reflects a broader scope of work than originally estimated, including comparisons with other townships. In response to Councillor Pegrum’s query about whether this work could be done by current staff, Kyle Bolton, Director of Public Services, said “We have only two staff members for all recreation and events work…” Mayor Vandewal added that the cost is coming out of the development charges fund, which is intended for this general purpose. It was approved.

Township Office Expansion Feasibility Study

Council reviewed the preliminary concept drawings for expansion of office and related spaces at the current Town hall,

McIntosh, Norman Bruce

Minor Baseball online registration is avail-

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

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

Youth Dance! for students in grades 5 to 8.

• Friday March 24th at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Music & Fun! Supervised. Cost $5 per student.

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Passed away peacefully at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 89. Norman will be forever missed by his devoted wife Velma of 27 years. Cherished father of Kim Storebo of Alberta, Kathy Derksen (Doug) of Saskatchewan, Jeanette Thiessen, of Alberta, Adrianne Kinakin (George) of Alberta and Bill McIntosh (Marlene) of Saskatchewan. He will be lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and many other relatives. Beloved brother of Mary Strange (John) of Toronto. Predeceased by his parents George and Mary McIntosh as well as his brothers John McIntosh (late Ruth) and Les McIntosh (late Betty). Visitation will be held at the Parham Free Methodist Church on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Church on Saturday, July 8 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Parham Cemetery. Memorial donations made it Norman’s memory to the Parham Free Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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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.

• Church on Sunday March 26th at 7pm.

Chris Murphy in Concert! At Inverary United

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and gave their approval for Colbourne & Kembel, Architects, Inc. to move forward with the creation of construction drawings.

The recommended option, that the existing offices be expanded in the back of the building on both levels, is anticipated to provide staffing capacity for the next 20 years. It is described as not only the most economical but also the most seamless expansion. A staff parking lot will be created between the back of the library and the boat launch, and additional parking will be formalized along Wheatley Street. The cost estimate is $2,548,860 which includes both design and construction.

Staff Promotion

Michelle Hannah was appointed Deputy Clerk and Deputy Division Registrar. ■

In Loving Memory of Violet (Lowery) Cooke april 1, 2013

Mom, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. we thank you for being a wonderful Mother, Granny & a Great Grandmother Love and miss you every day. will (Melody), deb (randy), Nan (steve); Granny’s pups; Jody, Jamie, steven, Ben, Kristine (ian), Katherine (Matt); Great Grandchildren Kay, dashiel, Lukas, eva

G EORGE Wh ITE

July 1938 - March 2022

i can not believe it has been a year since you left me so suddenly, without a goodbye. inseparable until God called you for an event. your smile, your presence we miss. your memory i’ll always treasure. thank you for the wonderful 15 years together.

Miss you, loving you always Marie

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TENDERS CLOSING:

PW-2023-02 Grounds Maintenance, Kennebec district. 1:00 p.m. local time on March 30th

PW-2023-03 Grounds Maintenance, olden district1:30 p.m. local time on March 30th

PW-2023-04 Grounds Maintenance

Hinchinbrooke District 2:00 p.m. local time on March 30th

PW-2023-05 Grounds Maintenance, oSo district 2:30 p.m. local time on March 30th

TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at Biddngo.com. Physical Copies are also available for pickup at the municipal office at the address below.

Please submit the complete proposal by following the procedure outlined in the tender documents.

Tender shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the above mentioned RFT Number and Description. The proponent shall provide their company name, address, and contact information on the envelope, and deliver it to the Township Municipal office located at: Township of Central Frontenac

P.O. Box 89

1084 Elizabeth Street

Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

Attention: Noah Greer, Public Works Technologist

HElP WANTED

tRANSPoRtAtioN of an antique refrigerator from Kitchener to Perth. P0 Box 2020 - 57 Foster Street Perth K7H 1R9

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.

PHotoCoPy SERViCES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. 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

looKiNG to BUy 75 old split rails for fence. Willing to take down fence if needed. Contact Steve at 403-466-7097

Columns Cont from p8 Food Bank Drive! Mark your calendars for • the next Food Bank Drive on March 31. Drop off at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury between 1 – 5pm.

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th one • sitting at 1pm at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Cost per person is $25. Enjoy an assortment of “tea” sandwiches, dainty sweets, fresh fruit and tea & coffee. Cash only bar available. Come in your finest tea attire!

TOWNSHIP OF C ENT r A l Fr ONTENAC REQUESt FoR tENdER

RFQ No. PW- 2023-01 - Contracted Equipment, Materials & Trades

ISSUE DATE: March 16th, 2023

TENDER CLOSING: March 30th, 2023

TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at BIDDINGO.COM and at the Township Office at the address below.

Quotes shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked “PW 2023-01 Contracted Equipment, Materials & trades“. The proponent shall provide their company name, address and contact information on the envelope, and deliver it to the Township Municipal office located at:

Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89 1084 Elizabeth Street

Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

Attention: Noah Greer, Public Works Technologist

The Submission Deadline is 3:00 pm. Local time March 30th, 2023.

TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS PUBliC NotiCE 2023 Budget

The Township Council will hold a Budget meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday March 23, 2023, at the Council Chambers, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON.

Reserve your seat 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. Proceeds will benefit the work of the Child Life Specialists at our local hospitals.

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the “new” • Storrington Centre on Wednesday April 12th at 12 noon. Enjoy a hot home cooked meal and see for yourself the new look at the centre. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and enjoy the entertainment. Lunches are the second Wednesday of each month!

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

Request For Quotation (RFQ)

RFQ 2023-02 – Property Maintenance duties including Grass Cutting - 4 year Contract

Quotation documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca

Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Proposal documents.

Please direct any specific inquiries to Brooke Hawley, Manager of Community Development at recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231

Extension 233.

Lowest or any Quotation submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Quotation at any time up to the notification of Award.

Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFQ document: “RFQ 2023-02 Property Maintenance duties including Grass Cutting - 4 year Contract” on or before 2:00 PM (local time) Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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

Notice of further budget meetings will be posted, from time to time, on the Township web page at www.addingtonhighlands.ca

The 2023 budget will be adopted at the regular Council meeting to be held on May 2, 2023 in the Council Chambers, #72 Edward St., Flinton, ON Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

PUBliC CoUNCil MEEtiNG RE: 2023 BUdGEt

tAKE NotiCE tHAt Council will hold a Public Meeting on March 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario;

PURPoSE ANd EFFECt: To consider adoption of the Budget By-law that will set the estimates for the sums required to be collected from Property Taxation during the year 2023; and to provide for the adoption of Tax Rates; ANd tHAt interested parties may contact the undersigned for information or a copy of the proposed 2023 Budget at no cost upon request.

Kelly Watkins, Treasurer 613-479-2231 Ext. 223 treasurer@northfrontenac.ca

lIVE AuCTION

Saturday, March 25th, 2023

Auction: 10:00 am | Viewing: 9:00am

LANARK & DISTRICT CIVITAN HALL 2144 Pine Grove Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Spring Antique & Collectibles Auction!

Blacksmith Anvil, Ships Wheel, Schwinn Bike, Crock Butter Churn, 4 Person Horse Sleigh w/ Bells, Life Size Horse, Shell Oil Bottle, Antiques, Collectibles & Much More! See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722

Call To Book Your Auction Today!

FOr SAlE

March 16-22, 2023

Black Friday Sale

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.

Friday March 17

PlEVNA - NEW liBRARy CARd lAUNCH 11am-12pm. Plevna Library. Get a limited edition card and meet the friendly library T-Rex.

SydENHAM - St. PAddy’S dAy SoCiAl 4pm. Sydenham Legion. Everyone welcome! Free admission and light snack available.

ARdEN - St. PAtRiCK’S dAy diNNER 5-7pm. Arden Legion. Stew & Shepherd’s Pie, $20. Tickets available at Legion, C4, Finnegan’s. Info Mitch 613-200-7967 or mitchelaufman@gmail. com

SHARBot lAKE - SHARBot lAKE lEGioN SUPPER

5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Irish Stew & Biscuits. $17, Legion opens at 3pm.

HARROWSMITH - ST. PATTY’S DAY WITH JEFF CODE

7-11pm. Golden Links Hall. Cost $20. Late night snack provided. Info 613-372-2410

HARRoWSMitH - St. PAtRiCK’S dAy CElEBRAtioN

7:30-11pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Green beer & Karakoe. Cash bar. $5 entry. Info harrowsmithsanda@gmail. com

Saturday March 18

ARdEN - St. PAt’S dAy BREAKFASt 8-11am. Arden United

Save 20% On select Bird SeedCreature Comforts

Seeds & seed starting supplies and soils.

Church. Egg & ham sandwiches & more! Free will offering gratefully accepted.

SNoW RoAd - SNoW RoAd SNoWMoBilE ClUB

BREAKFASt 8-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Traditional breakfast PLUS pancakes and local maple syrup in support of Alzheimers Society. Enjoy breakfast & donate to charity and make an improvement in detection and treatment.

SoUtH FRoNtENAC - MARCH BREAK tRACKS & tRACES 10am-3pm. Wintergreen Studios. Join us for a day of winter adventure! FREE event, all welcome. Warm beverages provided.

dENBiGH - lEGo & K’NEX dAy 10-11am. Denbigh Library . Call to register 613-333-1426 VERoNA - StylE REViVAl 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.

HARloWE - oldE tyME FiddlERS 1-5pm Third Saturday of every month. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, Entertainers $2. All welcome, refreshments available. Info Marie 613-336-2557 dENBiGH - St. PAtRiCK’S dAy diNNER 5-7pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Homemade traditional meal of Irish Stew, bun & dessert. $12, kids under 8 $8. Live music! ARdEN - MARCH BREAK MoViE BASH 6pm. Kennebec Hall. Movie, snacks & games. Fun for the whole family!

Sunday March 19

HARRoWSMitH - tAKE-oUt BEEF diNNER Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cut off date March 15, cost $20. Info 613-372-2410

SoUtH FRoNtENAC - SPRiNG EQUiNoX lAByRiNtH

WAlK 1-3pm. Wintergreen Studios. Guided walking meditation & deepen the process of reflection. Event is by donation and open to all. Light snacks & beverages provided.

Monday March 20

CloyNE - CloyNE & diStRiCt HiStoRiCAl SoCiEty

MEEtiNG 1pm. Barrie Hall. A never before seen interview with Jim Smart entitled ‘Memories of Camp Mazinaw’ will be shown. All welcome!

Tuesday March 21

oNliNE - USiNG yoUR iPAd/iPHoNE 9:30-11:30am. Zoom Meeting. Learn hot to safely use the internet, connect online, store phots & more! 6 sessions, runs until April 25. Register 613279-2499 or info@ncalc.ca

FliNtoN - FliNtoN diNERS 10am-1pm. Flinton Hall. Chicken Pot Pie, salad, roll & dessert. RSVP Katie 613-336-8934 x 229.

Wednesday March 22

oMPAH - CoMMUNity CAFE 11am. Ompah Hall. Presentation on Wills & Power of Attorney. Soup and social to follow. 60+ Info Juana 613-279-3151 x 106 or juanag@rfcs.ca

PARHAM - lENtEN lUNCH 12pm. Parham Free Methodist Church. Pastor Ken Walton to speak, followed by soup and crackers

SydENHAM - PAiNtiNG WoRKSHoP 1-3pm. Sydenham Legion. Bring a photo hat says home to you 55+ beginner to experienced welcome. Materials provided with $5 donation. Pre-registration required. Info Denzel 613-376-6477 x 310 or denzel.maradza@sfcsc.ca

Thursday March 23

ARdEN - CHRiStiAN EdUCAtioN CoMMittEE MEEtiNG 6pm. Arden United Church.

SNoW RoAd - MUSiC NiGHt FEAtURiNG CHRiS MURPHy & JESS WEDDEN 7pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Tickets $15. Call 613-278-1853 for more info.

Friday March 24

iNVERARy - yoUtH dANCE Storrington Lions Hall. Music & fun! Supervised, $5 per student.

Saturday March 25

SHARBot lAKE - All yoU CAN EAt BREAKFASt 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Hosted by Sharbot Lake & District Lions, in support of local swim program.

BAttERSEA - CoMMUNity RECREAtioN & lEiSURE

SERViCES FAiR 10am-2pm. Storrington Centre. Service clubs, sports leagues/teams, and community associations will be promoting their services at this free fair. Attendees will be encouraged to learn about and register for local recreation, leisure, and social programs for all ages.

VERoNA - StylE REViVAl 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages. HARloWE - oPEN MiC 1-5pm Fourth Saturday of every month. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, Entertainers $2. All welcome. Refreshments available. Info - Marie 613-336-2557

BoliNGBRoKE - tRiViA NiGHt 5:30pm. ABC Hall. Dinner is optional, registration required. Info abchall.ca

Sunday March 26

dENBiGH - MAdAWASKA SENioR HoUSiNG AGM 4-6pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Irish stew & desserts, goodwill offering, all welcome.

iNVERARy - CHRiS MURPHy iN CoNCERt 7pm. Inverary United Church.

Monday March 27

HENdERSoN - PAStoRAl CHARGE’S ANNUAl MEEtiNG 9am. Henderson United Church.

Tuesday March 28

PlEVNA - CoNtRACtoR & tRAdESPERSoN FREE BREAKFASt & iNFo SESSioN 7-8:30am. Clar-Mill Hall. 2023 Updates: building code, minor variances & more.

NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK DINERS 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Roast Beef Dinner! $10. Come early and play cards before lunch. Free meal draw for next Diners in Northbrook. For reservations, contact Katie at 613-336-8934, ext 229

SNoW RoAd - MUSiCiANS CiRClE 7-10pm Snow Road Community Centre. Join us for an evening of sharing, learning and enjoying music! Cost: $4 at the door. All musicians and all genres of music welcome. Play along with others in a relaxed, supportive setting. Contact Mike Kennelly at (613) 278-1853 or kennmich4297@gmail.com

Wednesday March 29

SHARBOT LAKE - LENTEN LUNCH 12pm. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Reverend Blair Peever to speak, followed by soup and crackers

We are open again Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-3pm

Appointments & purchases at back entrance. Pre-paid pick up at front entrance.

14 Bosley RD (at Hwy 41) Northbrook, (613) 336-1608

Prima Ballerina

By Sandra Sinclair

Emilienne Chabot received the Silver Academic Award at Sydenham high school’s award ceremony in 2022, in recognition of her impressive 96% grade point average, and for achieving the highest marks in her class. Emilienne (Emi), is also one of 33 dancers from across the nation selected to compete in the prestigious North American Trixie Hardy Dance Academy for scholarship opportunities, in tap dancing, jazz and ballet. She is recognized by her teachers, dance instructors and coaches as a “high-achiever” who exhibits incredible discipline, passion and dedication to her academics and athletics. Emi, is currently teaching at Dance Fitazett most mornings before attending school, and devotes several hours to her school sports teams, club sports and to her personal dance training. Her flourishing fusion of ethereal qualities and presence on stage, combined with her drive for excellence, passion to pursue her goals and resilience to overcome challenges in the face of adversity, will bring endless possibilities for this inspiring Prima Ballerina; to whom indeed, a reverence due. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SO u TH F r ONTENAC

lIVING HeRe

Interim Tax Notices Due March 31, 2023

Interim Tax Notices are now in the mail and due March 31. If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 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.

New S & Publ I c N OTI ce S

Council Approves 2023 Budget

Council approved the 2023 budget at the March 7 Council meeting. The budget represents a 2.62 per cent tax increase or $43.91 a year for the average taxpayer for the Township portion. For budget highlights, see the news release on the News section or the 2023 Budget project page on engagefrontenac.ca.

Notice of Public Meeting - Planning Application Fee By-Law

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7 pm on a proposed new Planning Application Fee By-law under Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13.

The Township is proposing to adopt a new Planning Application Fee By-law following a review of planning application fees. The effect will be to increase the existing fee structure and introduce new fees. Information will be provided at the meeting on the amount of the proposed fees and the rationale for the changes.

A copy of the proposed by-law will be available online on the Council’s agenda posted on CivicWeb. Members of the public who wish to participate or make their views known can register to attend the meeting a week before by using the registration link on the meeting event on our Events Calendar. You can also submit written comments. 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. For more information, contact Brad Wright, Director of Development Services at 613-376-3027 ext. 2235 or by email at bwright@southfrontenac.net.

Notice of Public Meeting - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will hold a public meeting on April 4, 2023, at 7 pm to consider an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act.

The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to make changes to the current Township’s Official Plan to allow additional dwelling units (for example, secondary suite, garden suite, basement apartment) in conformity with the Frontenac County Official Plan. The amendment will add policies to define what is an additional dwelling unit, where they are permitted and under what circumstances.

The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to make changes to Zoning By-law No. 2003-75 to implement the Official Plan Amendment on additional dwelling units. The effect will be to specify where additional dwelling units are permitted and under what circumstances. It will also establish a Township-wide holding overlay for additional dwelling units. The proposed By-law will require a hydrogeological study before a lot is removed from the Holding Overlay and a building permit issued for an additional dwelling unit.

The Zoning By-law Amendment would also (1) change the title of the Zoning By-law administrator, (2) add provisions about model homes, (3) add seasonal dwelling as a permitted use in the Rural zone, (4) increase the maximum building height for accessory buildings, and (5) remove the requirement for accessory detached buildings to be located behind the principal building on a property in certain zones and to add a minimum front yard for accessory detached buildings in those zones. This amendment is of general application to all lands in the Township. For more information, including information about appeal rights, contact Christine Woods, Senior Planner at cwoods@southfrontenac.net or by phone at 613-376-3027 ext. 2221, or see the News and Public Notices page on our website, southfrontenac.net. Quote file numbers PL-OPA-2023-0030 and PL-ZBA-2023-0031. The draft Amendments are available for review on CivicWeb.

Official Plan Open Houses

We’ve now posted the second draft of the Official Plan on our public engagement site, engagefrontenac.ca. We’ll be hosting a series of Open Houses and Public Meetings this spring for the public to learn more about what’s in the Official Plan and to share feedback. See the ad below for dates and times, and plan to attend.

Verona Housing Plan Water and Wastewater Servicing Study Open House

The Verona Housing Master Plan outlines the strategic direction for a municipally-led mixed housing development in the village of Verona. 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. Members of the public are invited to an Open House to learn more or see the project page on engagefrontenac.ca:

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6-8 pm

Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road, Verona

By-Law Enforcement and Short-term Rentals Survey

There’s only two weeks left to take our by-law enforcement and short-term rental survey. 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

All roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads effective immediately to April 30, 2023. Loads should not exceed 5,000 kilograms. This affects all roads except 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

The deadline for applications for our Community Grant Program is March 31, 2023. For more information see www. southfrontenac.net/grants/.

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. There is also public skating on Friday March 17, from noon to 2 pm during March break. Admission is a donation to the Food Bank.

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 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury. Plan to stop by this free fair to learn about all the different sports and leisure activities happening in South Frontenac. For more information and to save your spot, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-453-6846.

2023 Day Camps and Swim Lessons Registration

Registration for day camps and swim lessons will open online March 20, 2023. See our website for more information.

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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.

• Facilities Technologist: #23-07-PS. 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

• CS-2023-01 – Consulting Services Strategic Plan

Proposal documents for the above tenders must be received by 1:00 pm, March 22, 2023.

• PS-P01-2023 – Preliminary Design Services for Reconstruction of Road 38 (Murton Rd to Kingston Rd). Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm, April 5, 2023.

• PS-2023-13 – McMullen Netsports Court Upgrades. Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm, April 12, 2023

Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

Upcoming Meetings

• March 21, 2023 – Council – 7 pm

• March 23, 2023 – Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee – 6 pm

How to Participate

Public meetings take place in person or on Zoom (computer and telephone) and 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.

March break has officially begun and parents are on the lookout for fun activities to engage all ages. This past weekend a group of kids headed off to the Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm in Cloyne, Ontario. The farm itself is easily located on the main route of Hwy 506 (1200) just east of Hwy 41 north of Kaladar. The large modern home houses the two humans who look after the motley crew of animals, each with their own unique story of rescue and rehabilitation. Their side yard offers a groomed trail that invites visitors to tour the various pens and meet each animal up close and personal. The fee to enter is a modest $12.50 for adults and $8.50 for children 3-12,under 2 are free, and this includes your guided tour and bucket of goodies to feed the ‘friendlies’ along the way. The weather was perfect at 3 above zero and the sun was warm against the fur of the various creatures who cautiously approached their gates, hopeful for a handful of carrots or apples from curious guests. The children headed off, some petting the wandering donkey, others creating snow angels along the trails. The smaller ones in tow, were a bit shy at first, wondering about a mini-donkey head that peered out at eye-level.

Our first encounter was with Mr. Jackson, the ‘greeter’ and protector of the crew. He is a full-size donkey and his beautiful soft coat is inviting to touch. He loves to tuck up close as you caress his neck and his dark brown eyes are expressive and wise beyond his years, after he was rescued from a meat wagon. He has been lovingly cared for for many years, and is still a work in progress as the vet comes to tend to his hooves during regular visits. He has earned his keep as he has been therapeutic for the families 5 foster children, each with their own struggles and

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heartaches, healing the could be felt with a kind touch or a private conversation on the farm with a ‘trusted’ four-legged confidant.

My bucket of carrots and apples aplenty, we portion them out with precision, so everyone can have a tasty treat during our up close and personal visit. Off to the mini horses and donkeys, where Mandy and Molly, Eyeore, and Cloud, each offer up a nuzzle and snort as they anticipate a sweet treat. Family photos are taken with the eager posers and the energy is high as kids dart amongst the pens, their snow boots clumping along the well-laid path.

As we headed south, you could see a larger gathering as Bailey took center stage. This large tan and white cow has been a resident since 2015 and entertains everyone with his friendly and outgoing personality. Her passion for peaches was quickly replaced with anything we had to offer including apples, bananas, and carrots. Her long tongue would slurp it’s way up your entire arm, as she thanked you for the tasty tidbits, and hoped that more was to follow as drool, drenched your arm, and by extension ‘entire coat sleeve’. During our promenade, the owner Barry, would give us details of each animals story, how they came to be at their ‘forever home’, and what it takes to manage a rescue farm. Bailey would be the costliest of the brood, as she devours hay and oats proportionate to her weight.

Barry himself is a retired pilot, and as his health began to deteriorate, he began to re-think his lifestyle and he, and his wife, Donna decided that fostering, adopting, and caring for creatures, and humans, would be their legacy. As we entered the small barn, a friendly peacock presented himself for some cranberries, as keen onlookers oohed and aahed at his plumage. Inside, there was a warmth to the barn, with pot belly pigs bathing under heat lamps (sisters, we are told). Chickens, turkeys, goats, llamas, sheep, cats, dogs, and more, each had their own personalized areas and a quirkiness to this well adjusted ‘family’, of sorts. Sandy, Odis, Mia, and Lily, all sharing a space and each one offering companionship to the other, as they attempt to put their past trauma behind them. Safe, warm, and loved as they share their stories in the hopes of helping more animals in the years to come.

The Rescue Petting Farm is always looking for donations of cash or items to be used on the farm. Volunteers are also appreciated to help maintain the center in support of the needs of each unique resident. Group tours are available and you can also sponsor an animal as noted on their webpage. https://www.landolakesrescuepettingfarm.com/sponsor-an-animal.php

As we ended our tour, we took a quick

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ride on a hay wagon over to Hunter’s Creek Golf Club to enjoy a small lunch that was a lovely ending to the day. Kids munched away on a steaming hot dog as their feet dangled over the wagon’s edge. Parents took a moment to sip a warm drink, as they savoured a gourmet pizza, as the sun glistened across the pine edged course. Hunter’s Creek can be contacted at 613336-2587, for banquets, events, and more.

A perfect afternoon, really, as the stillness of the course set a perfect backdrop for an afternoon snack. Back onto the wagon for a short return ride, and we were once again, amongst the animals, each settling in for an afternoon nap.

The hope is that this brings awareness

to a younger generation. A lesson in kindness, caring for those in need, and giving a second chance to animals that have been forgotten, neglected, or ‘given up on’ by humans who they trusted. As luck would have it, this petting farm, while educational for most, continues to care for and take interest in this lovingly quirky bunch, each one a personality unto themselves. Each one thriving, as best they can, with the love and compassion of two humans, who took the time to care, and act.

Pure love, one rescue at a time.

March Break Highlights Animal Sanctuary in Cloyne

The champion of the Buck Lake Ice Fishing Derby on March 11, 2023 in Cloyne is Emma Cripps with a 5.11lbs Lake Trout.