Addington Highlands Settles On 5.3% Tax Increase

Addington

Highlands Council has held two special meetings since its regular meeting March 21, the first being a presentation of the draft 2023 budget March 23 and the second a presentation from Arcadis IBI Group on the Township Official Plan update March 27.

At the end of budget deliberations, Council decided on a 5.3 per cent increase to the amount to be levied by taxation ($3,457,740) which represents $47.83 more per each $100,000 of assessment for taxpayers.

When CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed first started crunching numbers for the 2023 budget on the Sunday before the presentation meeting, she was astonished to see a percentage increase in taxation in the mid-20s.

Knowing that wouldn’t fly, she cornered Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie in the office and hammered the budget down to 13.65 per cent in the net amount to levy of $3,731,740.15. That represents a 12.7 per cent increase to the tax rate which would translate to a $79.96 per every $100,000 of assessment for ratepayers.

“That’s a tough sell,” said Coun. Ken Hook.

Fossil Fools Day

Local community members are joining together in front of RBC branches across Canada to support climate action and indigenous rights on April 1st, to emphasise the importance of this issue before RBC’s Annual General Meeting which will be held on April 5th.

RBC is the biggest funder of fossil fuels in Canada (5th largest in the world). It has poured over $200 Billion into fossil fuels

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However, those figures don’t tell the whole story.

First, last year’s derecho cost the Township about $721,000 in cleanup costs, which came from General Surplus. The Township found out Monday that they’d be getting that back from the MDRA and another program. But, General Surplus represents the Township operating funds for the year and since they’ve been dipping into it for the past four years to mitigate the tax rate, dipping into it again seemed unpalatable.

“In my view, you wouldn’t want to reduce it (the increase) to 3 per cent because you’d just be setting yourself up for disaster next year,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “I’m thinking in the 7-8 per cent range.”

But others weren’t.

“I personally would like to see it under 6 per cent,” said Coun. Helen Yanch.

Reed and Dep. Treasurer Natalie Tryon successfully argued for taking some funds out of General Surplus (which ended up being $175,000).

Reavie proposed doing more of the work on Hartsmere Road in house and came up with a $50,000 cut.

Fire Chief Casey Cuddy cut $24,000 from his budget.

Chief Building Official David Twiddy suggested the $27,000 pigeon netting project for the Flinton Arena could be put off for another year but Yanch wouldn’t hear of it.

Twiddy then proposed putting off reshingling the Northbrook Medical Centre roof for another year but Reed shot that down.

“With our luck, we’d eliminate that from the budget and it would start to leak tomorrow,” Reed said.

“Or a wind would come up and blow off a bunch of shingles,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

“I know, but roads and fire were contributing so I was feeling a little left out,” said Twiddy.

Regardless, the 5.3 per cent tax increase seemed to be something everybody could live with.

“Over the past 11 years, we’ve had a lot of years at zero increase and years at just over 2 per cent,” Reed said. “We’ve only had three years where we were over 2 per cent (5.15 in 2017, 2.45 in 2018 and 3.36 in 2022.)”

“I think we all knew it was going to be a pretty tough year,” said Coun, Kirby Thompson. “Inflation’s running pretty high

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since the Paris Climate Agreement, a legally binding international agreement, went into effect in 2016. RBC is financing the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline on Wet'suwet'en territory.

RBC CEO cancelled a planned meeting with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in January, while continuing to finance the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline currently being built under the Wedzin Kwah headwaters, destroying pristine waterways, where the Wet’suwet’en have been drinking from the clean waters for time beyond counting.

As concerned citizens we want customers, investors and the public to know that while RBC offers “fossil free investment options”, they are still putting more money into

Maple Syrup Festival

April 8th 8:30 to 2:00

5622 Perth Road Cresc. Perth Road Village fossil fuels. We need to ask much more of our financial institutions: to fund infrastructure that will lead to a healthy future for our grandchildren. As investors and customers, it is our money. Major banks have the money we need to build the infrastructure for our future. They need to be held to account. The pursuit of short term gain from fossil fuel exploitation is foolish.

Pancakes with maple syrup, coffee & tea.

Games, crafts & demonstrations.

Trips to a maple sugar bush.

Fossil Fools Day organisers Linda Kulkarni and Anita Payne, from Perth, extend this invitation to all Lanark County residents and interested persons:

(but) I’m thinking next year might be a better year — all that stuff is going to taper off.”

“But prices are never going back to what they were last year,” said Hogg.

Official Plan

Council welcomed planners Mark Touw and Nancy Wartman from Arcadis IBI Group for an update on planned changes to the Township Official Plan March 27.

“This project got underway in the fall of 2021 but we had to wait for the County to get started on its OP and growth analysis,” Wartman said.

Not much growth is expected in Addington Highlands in the foreseeable future, she said. Still, there are things that a new OP will address such as redrawing hamlet boundaries to conform with lot lines, guidelines for short-term rentals, houseboats and severances.

She said the full-time population of the Township in 2021 was 2,534 and there is about the same in seasonal population but that could be increasing as what were once vacation and summer homes are seeing more use.

The new OP is expected in summer of 2023 and there will be an open house for public feedback before that. ■

“Come join us Saturday April 1, 11-12 a.m. at 44 Gore St. E, Perth ON, in front of RBC Perth branch to inform RBC customers and the public on this issue. Please bring signs and posters related to the climate crisis and fossil fuels. We will bring leaflets and cards to hand out to the public, a banner and a few extra signs.”

You can also support the Wet’suwet’en anywhere in Canada by becoming informed and meeting with others in front of your local RBC on Saturday April 1st.

Please register if creating your own event or joining the Perth gathering at https://act. leadnow.ca/FossilFoolsDay/

- Molly Forsythe

Wolfe Island Ferry

I would like to respond to North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty's remark that Wolfe Island is "being ungrateful after receiving a new ferry". I wonder how Mayor Lichty would feel if there was only one road to his municipality and the MTO had committed to doing a major upgrade.

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

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

353-6653

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

613-264-5325

Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848

Verona Debbie Lingen

HENDErSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

If you’re interested in preserving our local BMO Branch in • Northbrook which is slated to close in September of 2023, then please attend a public meeting on May 31 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 6- 8pm to hear more and voice concerns/ideas.

This Sat April 1 the “Fools Plunge” happens at the Ar- • den Mill Pond at 9am when many hearty souls will take the swimming plunge as a fundraising effort for the rink shack in Arden. The Fire Department whom we truly appreciate are standing by for resuscitation!! Plunging fools are sought along with sponsors and more info is available at C4 Country convenience in Arden or by e-mail at Cayleigh Matson caymatson4@gmail.com .

Land O’Lakes Petting Farm is seeking volunteers to visit • and help with their animals' care, feeding, and cleaning out of stalls with morning and afternoon shifts available. Students can get 40 community volunteer hours after school, on weekends, P.A. days and holidays. Info at 613 336-0330 or email: landolakespettingfarm@gmail.com. They’ll be open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from now until the end of November from 11am to 3pm. No appointment needed on these days. Any other day, please call and make an appointment

Our Pine Meadow People celebrated spring with a spe- • cial spring fling with musical guests Jack and Betty McMurray and the Moria River Ramblers who hail from Tweed and who I have known for many years.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late

• Kevin O'Donnell whom we remember singing and sharing stories at the open mikes and area events. We thank God for his life. He will be truly missed by his many friends, church family and many acquaintances over the years.

Also sympathy to the family of the late Ronnie Marshall who died this past week and who we remember with fondness.

The United Churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain

• Grove are hosting a trash bash and invited to meet at the Arden worship site lawn on Sat. April 22 at 10:00 AM. This is a practical way to care for the earth and for creation. There will be garbage bags and gloves provided. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to kaitlyn by phone at 613-335-2474 or by email at minister@ ardenpastoralcahrge.ca.

INVErArY

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Watch out! Be on your guard...April Fool’s Day is al-

• most here!

Easter Services: Maundy Thursday: April 6th 7pm. Bat-

• tersea United Church

Good Friday: April 7th 10am. Inverary United Church

• Battersea United 1115am. Inverary United.

Easter Sunday: April 9th 730am... Gilmour Point 915am.

Parham Fair is accepting registrants for the Vendor

• Market at the Parham Fair, August 19th. E-transfer $25.00 to Treasurer@parhamfair.ca to guar-

• antee a spot for selling all your creations. Include contact info plus a description of what you will be selling. For further info email nanmaggie@yahoo.com.

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. Accepting can tabs, hearing aids and eyeglasses at the same time.

Euchre, anyone? Support the SHS 150 Reunion. Join us April 1 at 6pm. at the Sydenham Legion for a good time and a great cause!

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!

Canada Day! Sydenham events are being planned.

• Your help is needed! Planning meeting on April 13th 7pm. at Sydenham Public Library. Your community – get involved!

Get Ready! Bob Burtch Blue Grass Concert at Battersea • United Church on Sunday, April 30th from 2 to 4 pm. Tickets are $25. Call Shirley at 613-353-7337 to order and pay by e-transfer to batterseaunited@outlook.com Everyone should experience a Bob Burtch music experience. Definitely a good time and tickets will go fast. Proceeds to support Battersea United Church.

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th one sitting at • 1pm. at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Cost per person is $25. Cash only bar available. Come in your finest tea attire! Over 100 are now reserved! Call Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257 to reserve your spot. 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.

Hearing Aids, Can Tabs, Eyeglasses can now be dropped • off at the Lion’s Hall in Sunbury anytime. Just put them in the bucket provided. NO eyeglass cases, please.

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Boro- • vskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

M ABE rlY- B O l INGB r O k E

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

Reminder - Ontario Ancestors Student Essay Awards-

• Submit your Essay for a chance to win $500. These Student Essay Awards are created to recognize and encourage youth as the next generation of family historians. The Mike Brede Genealogical Essay Prize is open to any full-time student in a university or community college. The Doctor Don Brearley Genealogical Essa Prize is open to secondary school students in grades 11 and 12 in any Ontario school. The submission deadline is April 1, 2023. This was advertised back in January so that you would have lots of time to talk to your grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Surely there are some Korry’s, Bell’s, and Lynn’s among many other families still in the Bobs, Crow, and Sharbot Lakes area that could write a very interesting essay about the lives of their family members who once lived in the area of these lakes and all the ones in between. For more information go to ed@ogs. on.ca

Save the date! The Tay Valley Community Choir presents • its Spring Concert; Celebrating 25 Years as a Township, on Saturday, April 1 at 2pm at the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Rd. Admission is by donation ($10 suggested). Food bank donations welcome. Mask wearing is recommended. There is no more Maberly Post Office. It has moved to • Sharbot Lake until Canada Post can find another location in Maberly to host it.

Ompah

About 30 folks attended the RFCS Community Cafe last • week. The topic was Wills etc presented by the Legal Clinic. It was very informative. Many questions were asked and answered. Soup and social followed the workshop. The next Community Cafe will be held on Wed. Apr. 19 at the Ompah Hall. The Frailty Network will present Enabling Healthy Aging and asking for feedback to improve physical activity and nutrition for older adults in rural areas. Doors open at 11:00. Soup and social to follow. It is a free event for seniors aged 60+. To register or for more information contact Juana at 613-279-3151 ext 106 or email juanag@rfcs.ca

Get your little legs ready to do some hopping! St. Kilian's • Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser at the Ompah Community Hall on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00. Pre-registration would be appreciated, but not required, by sending a message through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page. There will also be lots of fun crafts and games for the kids to enjoy as well as a cash lunch and bake sale. All are welcome to take part or just stop by for lunch (chili, hot dogs, soup) and some sweet treats! Please park across the road at the rest stop.

We attended the music night at Snow Road featuring sing- • er Chris Murphy and fiddler Jessica Wedden. The singing was wonderful and toes were tapping along with the fiddle. Chris sang "Thought I Heard a Red-Winged Blackbird" and the next morning I woke to the click and trill of Redwinged Blackbirds under my feeder. Spring must be just around the corner.

The Tay Valley Community Choir Spring Concert will be • held at the Maberly Hall on Sat. Apr. 1 at 2pm. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). Mask wearing recommended. Food Bank donations welcome.

PArHAM-TICHBOrNE

Colleen Steele

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

613-375-6219

613-375-6525

It's time to register for the Vendor's Market at Parham Fair, • taking place August 19th, 2023. If you are an artisan and want to sell your works, or are someone who is cleaning out an attic or garage and wants to sell used items, please register. The cost is only $25.00 and can be sent by an etransfer to Treasurer@parhamfair.ca. Please include all contact details and a description of what you will be selling. Spaces are filling quickly so plan ahead. It's a great venue for both sellers and buyers.

A lot of folks in this area attended the Sharbot Lake High

• School so be sure to mark Sept 16, 2023 for the 5th reunion. Come out and see your former classmates and reminisce! New owners Janna Comrie and Michael Bartley have tak-

• en the Pineridge Cottages on the 5th Depot Lake. Best of luck on your new endeavours.

Thinking of you to Ty Seeley and the residents of the

• Sharbot Lake Seniors home.

Soup luncheon at Parham United Church after service

• was enjoyed by all.

Keep April 22nd open as it is the Lions Club All You Can Eat Breakfast at the OSO Township Hall.

• to listen to if you missed this one, keep April 30th in mind!

Music at the Legion on Sunday was toe tapping and easy

Thank you to all who came out to support Minor Ball. We

• still are looking for kids for the Under 11 team as well as Junior Men (age 19 to 29) - if you are interested you can join online at www.fcmsa.ca or send your form and money to cfminorball@hotmail.com. Teams are capped at 13 so don't delay as some are already close to the max!

Good Luck to Rural Frontenac Community Services with

• their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction this weekend. Tickets for this event sold out very quickly!

P E r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

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

EVENTS AT PERTH RD. SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL: Tuesday Lunches continue. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert. Euchre at 10am.

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: April 8th, 830am – 230pm.

• All-day breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, and maple syrup. Games, Face Painting, fishpond, 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.

YOGA classes on Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling

• classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for a full schedule: info@ nomadyogini.ca 613-453-4195.

JAM SESSIONS RETURN TO STORRINGTON CEN-

• TRE: Friday nights: 5pm – 10pm. Admission is $2:00. No charge for refreshments.

EUCHRE AT SYDENHAM LEGION for the SHS 150th

• Reunion, April 1st doors open 6pm.

CANADA DAY COMMITTEE MEETING at Sydenham

• Public Library for Sydenham events. April 13th, 7pm. Any questions, call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email mac. wilkins@outlook.com.

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325 rhonda139@gmail.com

S Ydenham

Karen Brawley 613-376-9848

No joke, no gag… Think you’re a euchre champ, or just • want a fun time out playing some euchre? April 1st will be the final euchre tourney at the legion for the 150th reunion. 6-10 pm, $20 per person, pay at the door. Prizes to be won, food and dessert provided. Don’t miss out on your chance to play the game that got you through high school. Hey Sydenham! Poke on over to our neighbouring village.

• Verona is holding a Family Fun night on April 2. The Verona Lions are holding a free Family Fun Day on Sunday, April 2 from 1-6 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. There will be games, crafts, music and hamburgers and hot dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Kids eat for free and adults by donation

Advance Care Planning is about communicating to the • people in your life, now, about your wishes for your health and care in the future. Learn who your Substitute Decision Maker is, who are the people who need to know your health and care choices, and most importantly - how to have these difficult conversations. Please register with Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp. Hospice/Palliative Coordinator Katie Buckley - 613.376.6477 ext. 205 April showers bring May flowers...

• Word has it ticks are out in full force… Good for nothing • bugs.

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Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com munity “Rink Shack”. With the rink area now an all-season facility, it will be nice to have a new building to compliment the new rink.

The Arden Church will host youth April 1, 230pm to 430pm • for games and snacks. Bring a game to share, if you wish.

The Arden Seniors will begin their 2023 group get-together, • Monday April 3, 11am at the Kennebec Community Centre. The business meeting begins at 11am with a pot-luck lunch. Come out and see the future plans for 2023. Everyone 50+ is welcome!

On Saturday April 8, 10am, at the Kennebec Community

• Centre, the Recreation Committee will host their Annual Children’s Easter Party. There will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games and a hot dog lunch. If you have an Easter basket, bring it so you can fill it with eggs. Everyone is welcome! Bible study will resume at the Arden United Church, • Wednesday April 12 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.

If you are a parent to young children, you must know that • the original Kids Klub program has split into 2 groups; the older ones on Tuesdays and the younger Thursdays. In the past those attending Kids Klub enjoyed a bus trip to the Zoo, parties and a Reptile demonstration. This Kid’s group is hosting a Fundraising Italian dinner, Thursday April 27, at 5:00 pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. The dinner will include, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Mac & Cheese along with Caesar Salad. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted, at the door. Hope you will attend and support the Kids!

B ATTE r SEA /S TO rr INGTON

Amanda Pantrey

613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com

Happening this Saturular type of pickle for spring? Daf-

Kids, get your little legs ready to do some hopping! St.

• Kilian's Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser at the Ompah Community Hall on Saturday, April 8th at 11am. Pre-registration would be appreciated, but not required, by sending a message through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page. There will also be lots of fun crafts and games for the kids to enjoy as well as a cash lunch and bake sale. All are welcome to take part or just stop by to enjoy their chili, hot dogs and soup lunch with some sweet treats! Don't forget your Easter baskets and please park across the road at the rest stop.

If you are still looking for more Easter fun on Saturday, • April 8th. Myers Cave Resort is super excited to see the kids with their Easter baskets for their second annual egg hunt from 2-4pm! Easter Eggs Galore in North Frontenac this year!!

Were you lucky enough to get a viewing of the Northern • Lights last Thursday night? If stargazing is up your alley you may be interested in a few events coming up at the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve. April 22nd - Lyrids a minor meteor shower, May 20 and 21 - Galaxies Galore, June 17 - Solar gazing, July 15 - Messier and Nebulas, August 12 and 13 Perseid Meteor Showers, September 15-17 - Festival of the Stars and October 7-8 - Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune.

On April 6th at 9am, The Township of North Frontenac • Council is holding a Public Meeting to propose amendments to fees and charges. They will be discussing increasing the admin fee for road allowance applications, increasing land costs for road allowances and adding a re-activation fee. If you would like to attend this meeting or have any questions, you can visit their website or call 613 479-2231

It was pretty cool last week for the Community Neigh- • bours that were blessed with a viewing of a Moose enjoying a Spring walk down Mountain Road! If you see any Moose or any other interesting animal sightings, it would be great if you would like to contact me to share in the Plevna column! Thanks in advance!

The Verona Lions presents a family fun day on Saturday • April 2 from 1pm to 6pm at the Verona Lions Hall (4504 Sand Rd). There will be games, crafts, music, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, drinks and other snacks. Kids eat for free!!! Adults eat by donation. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) On Tuesday, April 4 at 12:30 at MOM’s Restaurant, Verona, the Verona Free Methodist Women's group will hold their next Women's Luncheon. This is open to all women in Verona and surrounding area. Wear your Easter Bonnet for a chance to win a prize. While we wait for our food to arrive, there will be a short talk on “Easter Traditions- Old and New” and probably some really corny jokes. Please register by April 2 at 613 374-2703. The March Women’s Luncheon was attended by over 20 women. Some came alone, some came as a group but all had plenty of fun. The Diners Club will be held at the Free Methodist Church on Thursday April 6. Reserve now - seats are going quickly. Therre will be a delicious meal of hickory smoked baked ham from Seed to Sausage, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake dessert. Just $10 per person. Please pre-register by calling 613-376-6477 ext 303. Be sure to let them know of any diet restrictions, gluten free, diabetic or other, There will be a Youth Dance on April 7 at the Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, 7 to 9:30, for public school children, cost $6.00 For info, call 613-372-2410.

Enjoy a take-out turkey dinner on April 16 at the Golden • Links Hall Harrowsmith, Advance tickets only with a cut-off date of Apr 12. Cost $20. Tickets are available at gas stations in Harrowsmith, Sydenham and Hartington and Asselstine Hardware Verona. For info call, 613-372-2410.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

To those who drove to the Legion last Saturday morning; • I apologize. I was not informed that the meeting was cancelled.

Have you got your pledge forms from C4 yet? If not, you • still have time to sponsor plungers who will participate in the” Fool’s Plunge’s”, Saturday April 1, 9am at the Mill Pond. As I mentioned a few weeks ago this is the first of many fundraising events that will be raising money to replace the Com-

• fo-dilPlease support the next Community Food Bank Drive from 1 to 5pm on Friday, March 31 at Storrington Lions Club. Can’t make it to the food drive? E-transfer donations can be made to the church at batterseaunited@outlook.com.

Head over to the Sydenham Legion on April 1st for a Eu-

• chre tournament fundraiser for Sydenham 150 Reunion. Doors open at 6pm. Call Marie if you have any questions 613 -449-4744.

If you want to get involved with the Sydenham Canada

• Day event organizing, the committee is meeting at 7pm on April 13th at the Sydenham Library Community Room. They’d love to see you there. Call Marie if you have any questions 613-449-4744.

Save the date for High Tea at the Storrington Lions Club

• happening May 13th. The event starts at 1pm and tickets are $25 per person. Reservations are required, you can save your spot by calling 613-353-2257.

The bed store is having a spring sale. Unfortunately, the

• rest of the beds are still full price.

ClOYNE - N O r THB r OO k

Stephanie Regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The LOL Lions invite you to attend a very special dedi- • cation to their club on April 12th at 6:15 p.m. when the 38 Charter Members will be honoured with the Inauguration of the Friendship Arch.

The Lions Club, that same evening, will be introducing Ray • Charbonneau, an Art Restorer, who will be the first guest speaker at the newly formed Speakers Forum. Space is limited but you may reserve a free seat by clicking on lolspeakersforum.eventbrite.ca or calling Nawar at 778-384-3381

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100 www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

What are Menisci?

The medial and lateral menisci are two crescentshaped pieces of cartilage that sit on the top of the tibia (shinbone) and act as a cushion between the tibia and the femur (thighbone) in the knee joint.

The medial meniscus is located on the inner side of the knee joint, while the lateral meniscus is located on the outer side. Both menisci have slightly different shapes and functions. The medial meniscus is more commonly injured than the lateral meniscus because it is firmly attached to the joint capsule and the medial collateral ligament, making it less mobile than the lateral meniscus.

The menisci are important for load transmission and shock absorption in the knee joint, as well as for stability and smooth movement during knee motion. Injuries to the menisci can occur due to sudden twisting or pivoting movements, as well as due to degenerative changes in older adults. Symptoms of a meniscus injury include pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the knee joint. Treatment may involve rest, ice, physical therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, or surgery, depending on the severity and location of the injury.