Vol.23 No.13

“Fools Plunge” Raises Money For New Building At Arden Rink

By Kelli McRobert

As residents woke up on April 1st, the day started off a bit gloomy, the weather had warmed up slightly, but drizzle filled the air with a chilling dampness. There was a stillness at the Arden Mill Pond, as the water rushed over the waterfall, and you could see smoke tendrils coming from a few homes chimneys, as the locals prepared for the day ahead. Thirteen degrees was the forecasted high, but the water still looked dark and cold.

Undaunted, 12 brave (or foolhardy, depending on your point of view) souls arrived at the mill pond, ready to take the plunge. A crowd of well-wishers greeted the jumpers, who were led by Jeff Matson and his daughter Caylie, principle organisers of the event.

“I thought it would be an easy event to organise, and that people would enjoy it,” said Jeff, who participated in the polar plunge in Sharbot Lake in the past. “And it worked out pretty well. The weather was pretty cold and rainy, but the water wasn't freezing, it was up to 1 degree celsius. And as soon as we had finished cleaning up after the plunge, the sun came out and it turned into a warm day.”

Through the efforts of the committee, residents, and businesses, the “fools plunge” raised nearly $5600. Some leapt in teams of two, for moral support, while others celebrated with a demonstrative dance move, or a fretful look, as they second-guessed the choice they had made for a frigid dip. Each jumper had a team supporting them of friends and/or family who stood shore-side with a warm blanket, jacket, or woolly, as they crawled out of the icy brine. A tented change station was on hand, along with volunteer firefighters and their gear, to ensure the safety of those participating.

A 50/50 draw earned the winner $110 and hot chocolate was on ‘tap’ for everyone to sip and savour, along the shores, during and after the excitement. The age range of jumpers was from 8-60 years old and each jumper approached in their own unique way. There were prizes for the jumper that raised the most money, and the winner was Aleena Millard, who jumped with her dad and raised $1255 to brave the cold. Honorable mention went to Rhonda MacFarland who came in at $1200 and made a fashion statement with her furry hat, luxurious bathrobe, and slippers, a ‘cheer’ squad with signage in tow.

The money that was raised will go to the Kennebec Recreation Committee for use in the construction of a replacement building for the 'rink shack', next to the newly upgraded Arden Rink, which will be used for summer as well as winter activities. The current building is badly de-

cayed and is slated for demolition next month.

“In 2019 we raised a bunch of money for the project, over $15,000, but because of COVID it has been delayed,” said Matson. “In the Central Frontenac budget this year, $20,000 was put into the project, so we thought we could make it happen this year. With this money, we are getting closer to the $50,000 that we need.

Township staff, including Tysen Myers at Public Works and Andy Dillon in the building department, have committed staff resources to move the project along this year. The old building, which is 12' x 30' is being torn down this month, and between township crews and donated labour from local contractors, a slightly larger, 16' x 34' heated building will go up in its place, hopefully before the snow flies again in the fall.

“Ultimately we would like to put up a roof over the rink, like the one they have in Flinton, but that will take more time. We have been talking to the guys in Sharbot Lake about that, because they also want to put a roof over their new rink,” Matson said.

Another fundraising event is planned for June 3rd, a spaghetti dinner and quarter auction, to help with the project.

Lynn Klages, Chair of the Kennebec Rec Committee and local council member, said that the plans for the new

building are in motion, and the cooperation between local volunteers and township staff and council, have been key to moving the project forward this year.

For more information you can contact the Kennebec Recreation Committee through Facebook Messenger or find them on the Central Frontenac web page: https:// www.centralfrontenac.com/en/explore/sportsandrecreation.aspx# ■

Central Frontenac Sets Conditions of Sale For Old Schools

by Craig Bakay

Staff presented Central Frontenac Council proposed “evaluation matrices” for use when evaluating proposals for the sale of the former Hinchingbrooke school and former Mountain Grove library/fire hall properties at its regular meeting March 28 in Sharbot Lake.

In the report, Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman wrote that “proceeds of the sale of the properties may be less than the market value depending on the scoring of the matrix, however long-term economic development and hamlet revitalization benefits associated with redevelopment of these properties will outweigh immediate profit.”

The scoring matrix for Hinchinbrooke public school (1021 Long Lake Road is weighted as follows:

• Quality of business plan to demonstrate a sound financial plan for redevelopment — 30%

• Redevelopment proposal maximizes highest and best use for the property with potential to revitalize hamlet and provide affordable housing options which will fit in with the community — 30%

• Complexity and/or risks, or delay in closing associated with conditions requested in offer (financing, planning approvals, etc.) — 15%

• Highest bid based on “as is” condition — 20%

• For Parham will purchaser consider in good faith to allow Fair Board the use of no more than 2 acres at the rear of the property to provide overflow parking/access until such time as redevelopment prevents this use — 5%.

The scoring matrix for Mountain Grove is identical except that the 5% for Fair Board use is eliminated and added to make the highest bid based on as is condition 25 %.

Coun. Bill Everett asked if there were any heritage considerations on either property and was told there weren’t.

“Just an old building that we want to sell for the price of a new building,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

Coun. Nicki Gowdy asked about a viable soccer field that had been at the rear of the Hinchinbrooke school and noted that the local soccer association was ramping up post-covid operations and at present “will have to use GREC and pay for it.”

“I don’t want to say what I’m thinking right now,” said Smith.

Piccadilly Pickleball

At the suggestion of Coun. Lynn Klages, Council decided to allow indoor pickleball at Piccadilly Hall on a trial basis.

Mayor Frances Smith was initially against the idea, worried about potential damage and noting that a similar request for Oso Hall was turned down.

Coun. Nicki Gowdy pointed out that much of the concern for Oso Hall involved the theatre lighting system and the Verona Lions Hall allows indoor pickleball with no damage reported to date.

Riddell resigns from Fire Dep’t after 35 years

Council acknowledged the 35 years Jamie Riddell put in with Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue as firefighter, chief and most recently as deputy chief.

Riddell has recently accepted an indeterminate Correctional Manager position at Collins Bay Institution and said

Friends and family came out to support those brave enough to take the plunge in Arden on April first.

A Rookie Mistake, & Why No Bridge?

By Jeff Green

Frontenac County is a strange animal. One of its peculiarities is that in addition to three contiguous townships with uninspiring names (North Frontenac, Central Frontenac, and South Frontenac) there is a 4th township which is made up of islands on Lake Ontario that borders City of Kingston, not Frontenac County.

While the three contiguous townships come at County business from different perspectives because of their size and what the Ministry of Health calls, their ‘rurality index’, the three townships share a road system, an OPP detachment, and many other community connections.

Frontenac Island is connected to Kingston, to Gananoque, and to New York State, but shares little with the rest of Frontenac County, except that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are members of Frontenac County Council.

This reality was played out last month when the number one transportation issue for Wole Island residents, who make up the majority of Frontenac Islands population, came to the Frontenac County table.

In 1964, the Province of Ontario took over the Wolfe Island Ferry service and the Ministry of Transportaion (MTO) has funded and operated the service every since. It is a free service for Wolfe Islanders and visitors alike.

It is an expensive service to operate, but without it, the 1400 permanent residents would have no direct access to the mainland. It is not an important service to them, it is an essential service.

The ferry service, like all transportation infrastructure, needs an upgrade. The Wolfe Islander III was bigger and better than the Wolfe Islander II, but it is now old and needs

replacing, and several years ago now, the province decided to invest in a new all electric ferry, the Wolfe Islander IV, with space for more people and more vehicles

The project’s cost has ballooned, not so much because of the $50 million cost of the ferry, but because of another $150million for dock upgrades in Kingston and Marysville, on Wolfe Island.

As far back as 2017, the ministry was looking to cut some of the construction costs for the new dock. They proposed to keep running the Wolfe Islander III in addition to the Wolfe Islander IV in order to alleviate the need for a 50-car parking lot at the Kingston because the ferry service was going to be so frequent.

Suddenly, just weeks before the now long-delayed Wolfe Islander IV is set to finally start ferrying people across the lake, the ministry revealed they will only be running the Wolfe Islander 1V, and, according to Frontenac Islands Mayor Greenwood-Speers, the ferry may run on a 90-minute schedule instead of a 60-minute schedule.

So, for $200 million, the province may not be providing a sufficient ferry service after all. The long-term implications for a community that depends on the service for the well-being of its residents and what should be a rosy economic future, are quite serious.

Before anyone starts wringing their hands for the poor province, being stuck with a $200million cost and the subsequent operating costs for another 20 years, remember two things. First, the province is made of money. Over the next 20 years they will spend around $5 trillion dollars, so $200 million is not a lot, and secondly, if they wanted to save money, they could have insisted on putting up a bridge instead of building a ferry.

Over a 20-year period, a bridge would cost a lot less than building and operating the ferry service will. And, in 20 years the bridge would still be standing, but the Wolfe Islander V will have to be built.

The bridge vs. ferry debate is an old on Wolfe Island. When interviewed in 2015, Jan Hasseler, the first Mayor Frontenac Islands, said “anyone who studied math even a little bit can tell that a bridge is cheaper in the long run, and it would not take that long to pay off, but someone has to invest in

the first place.

The just completed Wabaan Crossing bridge over the Cataraqui River, which is 1.2km long, cost $180 million, and the distance between the Kingston and Mayrsville docks is 5km.

The province did not go there, however, and for Wolfe Island residents and Mayor Greenwood Speers, the cost is irrelevant. All that counts is reliable service for existing residents and he potential for growth on Wolfe Islands.

As part of her effort to change the provinces plans, Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers came to Frontenac County Council for support.

Instead of offering up unequivocal support to a colleague dealing with the Province, North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty made an unfortunate comment, saying he did not want the county to seem “ungrateful” when the province was spending so much money in Frontenac County.

Even though the matter was then clarified and Lichty ended up voting to support Frontenac Islands, the comment made the press.

Lichty made at least two mistakes. First, he did not just put his hand up in support of Frontenac Islands and its Mayor and Council. The township is in a dispute with the province over what their mayor says is a broken promise, and Lichty should have taken her word for it.

Secondly, if he wanted to look into it further to make sure Frontenac Islands wasn’t being greedy, he needed to do his homework by contacting Mayor Greenwood-Speers or County Chief Administrator Kelly Pender before the meeting before saying anything in public.

Instead, in his comments, he quoted social media reports instead of his own colleagues. Not a good look.

And Lichty seems not to know that the Ministry of Transportation has never been a friend to Frontenac County.

When Frontenac County was created in 1998, the Ministry of Transportation downloaded Hwy. 38, and Hwy 509/506 to South, Central and North Frontenac, along with a few dollars that have long been spent.

The townships have spent millions since then maintaining and upgrading those roads and more needs to be spent all the time. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO), ie the Province of Ontario, has saved millions of dollars by dumping those arterial roads onto the backs of the North Frontenac ratepayers.

In Frontenac County, we have no reason to be grateful to the MTO for.

Not until they take back the roads that they stuck to usback in 1998, and that is never going to happen. ■

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Iguanas Don't Have Quills

The porcupine proposal described in the March 30 edition of TFN is simply asinine.

The township council should change their name to Stoned Miller for obviously some logic altering product was in play.

It is a well documented fact that the Giant Green Iguana (genus Loof Lirpa) would be much better suited for the roadside clearance project. Consider this:

Fact - The GGI can consume four times it's weight in a single day.

Fact - The average weight of a GGI is over 100 kg. Do the math.

Fact - GGI's do NOT eat deciduous trees. Ergo the Sugar Maples remain untouched.

Fact - Although GGI's have a genetic tendency to chase down anything moving (bicycles, joggers, Smart cars) they seldom actually bite.

The GGI is a burrowing mammal remaining underground from November to beginning of April reducing the cost of feeding it.

If Spring weather arrives there is a good chance a GGI will be available for viewing and petting at the Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival Saturday, April 8th. 8:30am – 2pm

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Healthcare Crisis

I am writing to you in lieu of the recent ER closures in Perth ON, and the impact it is having on the surrounding Frontenac communities.

In 2022, the Perth Regional hospital was forced to close its doors to the ER in response to the ongoing nursing shortage. This resulted in the ER being closed for three weeks until its reopening in July.

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Regional hospitals are the center point of rural healthcare. They provide first line health services as well as primary health care in areas where clinic is and family medicine practices are scarce such as Frontenac communities and surrounding areas.

The Perth Regional Hospital services bring in a large portion of the population for tertiary or specialty care. Some of these services include; palliative care, vascular protection clinic, primary care, diabetes management, medication management, chronic pain management services and mental health services. All of which can be done from a community perspective.

The nursing shortage is an issue that will be a long battle to resolve, but in the meantime, we need an action plan to support the health of our rural communities. Accessibility and universality has always been an issue for rural communities, and as I see it, community health services is the answer.

We need to put more resources into funding and supporting community health services. Community health services provide a wide range of services including, mental health services, wound care, palliative care, support of new parents and parenting education, care and support of chronic illness, medication management, diabetes support, education and management, etc. Many of these services are offered at the Perth Regional hospital.

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the surrounding Frontenac communities are 65 and older. With 53% of the population working class age, who are making their way towards the senior category.

With an aging population comes increased health care needs and a decreased ability to travel great lengths to the large regional hospitals that traditionally hold the services they require. Chronic illness, medication management, and palliative care become increasingly needed in the population.

Putting more resources into community health services will improve the health of the community as it will no longer need to solely rely on regional hospitals for health care.

The shift from large regional hospitals to community health services is the answer to combating the hospital closures and increasing accessibility and universality of health care in these rural communities. In conclusion, there needs to be a shift from traditional regional hospitals to community health services to support the health of rural communities such as the surrounding Frontenac communities. Increasing these services will help bring accessible services closer to the community and avoid having to rely on regional hospitals for health care needs.

- Madeline Hatton

Spring Fling Easter Sale

Sat. april 8,10am-2pm

oso Hall, Sharbot lake, oN local Vendors, Crafts & Bake table

Multiple items raffled throughout the day. Chili & Buns available - $5 For more info contact Rose @ 279-2852

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he wants to pursue opportunities there in his last few years in the service as well as spend more time with his family.

Council also authorized staff to advertise for a new deputy fire chief.

Mill not a danger - Myers

Coun. Nicki Gowdy said the Parham Mill is deteriorating further with all the melting going on.

Public Works Manager Tyson Myers replied that they are taking pictures of it regularly and “I drive by it every day and still don’t feel it’s a danger to the public.”

Storm Compensation

Mayor Frances Smith announced the Township has received $150,000 for the derecho storm damage.

She said $33,000 will be put towards the cleanup costs and the remainder will be used for infrastructure repairs.

Road Report

Public Works Manager Tyson Myers told Council that pothole patching is ongoing in problem areas when roads are bare.

“We’re asking the public to be patient as the roads thaw differently in various conditions,” he said. “Graders & backhoes will be fixing bad spots and sections of roads but entire roads will not get graded until the frost is gone and the road is dry.” ■

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.

aBBREViatED aD Pursuant to Municipal Tax Sale Rules Section 5(4) SalE oF laND BY PUBliC tENDER

tHE CoRPoRatioN oF tHE toWNSHiP oF SoUtH FRoNtENaC take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 27, 2023, at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham Ontario.

Description of lands:

1. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 09600 0000; 79 Coulter Lane, Godfrey; PIN 36252-0014 (LT); File No. 21-08; Minimum tender amount: $19,611.19

2. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 12300 0000; 1380 Westport Rd., Godfrey; PIN 362510007 (LT); File No. 21-09; Minimum tender amount: $13,968.41

3. Roll No. 10 29 060 070 14700 0000; Opinicon Rd.; PIN 36285-0050 (LT); File No. 21-25; Minimum tender amount: $11,478.26

4. Roll No. 10 29 050 040 61820 0000; Sydenham; PIN 36279-1264 (LT); File No. 21-34; Minimum tender amount: $6,785.43

5. Except a Roll No. 10 29 080 040 09100 0000; Verona; PIN 36147-0041 (LT); File No. 21-42; Minimum tender amount: $10,457.68

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.ontariotaxSales. ca or taxsale@southfrontenac.net or you may contact Jesse Collins, Acting Deputy Treasurer, The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac, 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0, Phone: 613-376-3027 Ext. 2347, Email: dt@ southfrontenac.net.

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

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck

Ompah Linda Rush

Marily Seitz

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

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all are welcome. Easter services will happen later that morning at Henderson (8:45 AM) Arden 10am and Mountain Grove @ 11:15.

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• tersea United Church

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

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

• Easter Sunday: April 9th 7:30 am Gilmour Point, 9:15am

Battersea United ,11:15am Inverary United.

LCBO Returnables! The trailer is back at 3950 Round Lake

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ABC Hall, Bolingbroke – CPHC Seniors Exercise with Mar-

• garet Miller Mondays to May 29, 9:30am to 10:30am.

MAHJONNG. Thursdays at noon. Cost is $5 at the door,

• which goes toward Hall maintenance. Even More at the ABC Hall! – Musicians Circle – Play, sing, learn, and network with fellow musicians without an audience present, Thursdays at 7pm. Cost is $5 at the door.

Maberly Euchre Supporting Maberly Agricultural Society.

Perth Road Peter Bird 353-7303

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

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Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848

Verona Debbie Lingen

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Jean Brown

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Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook cel-

• ebrated Palm Sunday (April 2) led by Licensed Lay worship leader Sheila Anthony of Verona.

• Road. Inverary Youth Group needs your support to pay the remaining balance owing on the new LED diamond lights at Ken Garrett Park. Light Up Our Diamonds! We also pick up returnables at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery and your donations in the jug on the counter at the Inverary Beer Store.

Parham Fair is accepting registrants for the Vendor Market

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

• The Euchre games will be on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 1pm until November at the Maberly HALL. Price is still $5 and the proceeds still go towards the Maberly Fair.

2023 Tay Valley Soccer Registration is Now Open! Regis-

• tration forms are available at the Municipal Office and online at https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/Soccer/ Season starts on May 29. Early Bird Registration is only $35.00 per player! ($45.00 after April 16th, 2023)

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For Easter the United Churches will gather tomorrow- Good

• Friday April 7 at the Glen Matson Arden farm at 10am for a symbolic cross walk to Arden United Church. On Easter Sunday April 9 the three United Churches will gather at 6:45 AM for a Sonrise service at the public beach on Price Road, and

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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. Lunches are the second Wednesday of each month! Get Ready! Bob Burtch Blue Grass Concert at Battersea

• United Church on Sunday, April 30th from 2 to 4pm. Tickets are $25. Call Shirley at 613-353-7337 to order and pay by e-transfer to batterseaunited@outlook.. Proceeds to support Battersea United Church.

Happy birthday to Bev Ladurantaye and to my granddaugh-

• ter Shawna and anyone else celebrating this month.

Harriet and Shirley came for a visit this morning and brought

• me a palm leaf because it is Palm Sunday. And they brought some crispy cheese bread. We had a great visit.

News from the Community Centre: The monthly social din-

• ner will be on Wednesday, April 12th. A group called “Retro Kings” will be playing at the Snow Road Community Centre in April. Make note that the music night will be on Saturday, April 29th this month.

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• who came out to the breakfast to support Wheels of Hope. The last breakfast of the season will be on Saturday, April 15th to raise funds for Melanoma.

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on Saturday, April 8th at the Ompah Community Hall at 11. There will be over 1,000 eggs for little bunnies to collect along with crafts, games and face painting. Children can be (but not required to) pre-registered for the egg hunt through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page or by calling 613-479-0070. Everyone is welcome to stop by for lunch (chili, hot dogs, and soup) or to find some sweet treats at the bake sale. Please remember to park across the road at the rest stop.

The next Community Cafe will be held on Wed. Apr. 19 at • the Ompah Hall. The Frailty Network will be asking for feedback on how to improve physical activity and nutrition for older adults in rural areas. Doors open at 11:00 with soup and social to follow. It is a free event for seniors +60. To register or for more information contact Juana at Rural Frontenac Community Services (613-279-3151 ext.106 or juanag@rfcs.ca).

Also on Wed. Apr. 19 is the April Birthday Bash Pot Luck • dinner starting at 6. All welcome.

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Sincere condolences to the family of the late Peter Rutherford.

Lots of fun was had at the Rural Frontenac Community Ser- • vices Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction on Saturday night. It's so great to be able to get together to support such a great organization.

Thinking of the Seniors in the Sharbot Lake Residence as • COVID numbers are still rising.

Clean up in this area has been slated for April 21 to May • 6 if you can help or even pick the garbage near your house it would be appreciated. Bags will be provided - just contact any member of the Rec Committee to let them know where you are picking up.

The District #4 Rec Committee is holding an apprecia-

• tion dinner for all of the volunteers who have helped in the past year. Volunteers are so important to this area so if you don't volunteer please consider doing so and you will be doing the group and yourself a favour.

Euchre is now being held at Mountain Grove on Monday

• evenings and also at the legion in Sharbot Lake on Wednesday afternoon. If you love the game, how about giving it a try?

Seniors in Parham are holding their monthly meeting on the

• 19th at the Parham Free Methodist Church. To join the group, give me a call 613-375-6219. Pot Luck luncheon is at noon and entertainment and meeting to follow.

Pond, Log Sawing, Bake table. Craft sales, displays, and vendors in Harris Park Hall (and much more).

Canada Day committee meeting at Sydenham Public Li-

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

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Lindsay Surra took her rock- • et exhibit to the science fair in Kingston and won both the Professional Engineers of Ontario Best Engineering Exhibit, as well as the Bronze medal for her age group in Computer Science and Engineering! Wow!!

Congratulations Lindsay!!

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Don't forget about the egg- • citing Easter fun happening this Saturday, April 8th at the Ompah Community Hall at 11:00am. There will be over 1,000 eggs to collect along with crafts, games and face painting! Children can be pre-registered for the egg hunt through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page or by calling 613-479-0070. Everyone is welcome to stop by for lunch (chili, hot dogs, and soup) or to find some sweet treats at the bake sale. Please remember to park across the road at the rest stop.

St. Kilian's Church Easter Mass will be held on Good Friday • April 7th at 11am and Easter Sunday at 11am.

S YDENHAM

Karen Brawley

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NEW LEAF LINK 50/50 FUNDRAISER!! New Leaf Link

• is introducing a new and exciting 50/50 fundraiser! Please click below for more information or to purchase tickets. www. newleaflink.ca for info and to purchase

Support our local legion and have a chance to be a proud • owner of a 2023 Artic Cat 4-Wheeler, $100 per ticket, hurry and get your tickets as only 200 being sold. Draw to be held on Canada day at the Legion.

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!

There will be Cross Walk on Friday, April 7th. Walkers will • meet at the Matson farm at 10am and walk to the church as a reflection for Good Friday.

There will be a Son-Rise service on Easter morning at • 6:45am. There will be gathering at the public beach on Price Road in celebration of Easter.

Bible study will resume at the Arden United Church, Wednesday April 12 at 7pm. All are welcome.

April 15, 8am to 11am the Arden Legion will be hosting a • Pancake Breakfast. Donated local syrup will be on those fluffy pancakes. There will be tickets available at the door; $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Come out, and support the Legion, in their efforts, to keep the doors open.

On Saturday, April 15, 10am to 2pm there will be a food • drive at Mike Deans’ in Sharbot Lake. The fire department is showing off their new firetruck and collecting for the food bank. Much needed items are peanut butter, pasta, sauces, cereal, baked beans, canned goods and hygiene products. This is an excellent cause to support.

The Arden United Church will celebrate spring with an after- • noon, fundraising Concert Sunday April 23, at 2pm. Admission by free will donation (100% donation goes to the Church).

The 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 5pm at the Kennebec Community Centre and is now planning new adventures for the children, this summer.

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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.

Pitch-In Week is coming in hot! Grab some Pitch-In bags • and help clean up our ditches, parks, and public spaces the week of April 17th – 23rd. You can find Pitch In bags at participating stores and the Township offices, then put the bags, without tags, out with your regular collection.

Join us on Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the OSO Hall

• for a Spring Craft/Vendor and Bake Sale! You may even get some last-minute Easter gifts there!!! See you then!

The Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church and the Parham

• Free Methodist Church are joining together for a Good Friday Service on April 7th at 10:30am in the Parham Free Methodist Church. It will be followed by a potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome.

Happy birthday to our April folks: Patsy Lowery, Frances

• Smith, Bob Brooks, Kaylar Harper-Banks, Donna Fox, Dustin Teal, Rachel Neadow, Dakota Whan, Claudia Thompson, Cory Thompson, Trevor Botting, Ellis Corkum, Charlene Godfrey, Suanne MacGregor, Doris Campsall, Micheline Montreuil, Karen Steele, Doug & Dave Taylor, Mark Howes, Tori Neumann, Connie McVeigh, Jack & Claire Willis, Dorothy Cowen, Derek Teal, Nolan Teal, Sylvia Emmons, Anna LeClair, Diane LeClair, Shania Teal, Paul Clarke, Peyton Monk, Todd Baker, Emily Mallette, Jen Siannas, Mia Teal, Jim Green, Taylor Babcock, Trak Green, Kathy King, Tangie Howes, Nathan Saunders, Angie Cowdy and Dwight Kehoe.

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Maple Festival: April 8th, 830am – 2pm. All-day breakfast: • Pancakes, sausage, and maple syrup: Adults $10, Children $4, Children under 3 eat free. Games, Face Painting, Fish

Vendors needed for the vendor sale for the 150th reunion • of SHS, June 10th at SHS Track, 10x10 space, bring your own table and canopy and join in the day. Deadline to apply is May 15th. Contact mac.wilkins@outlook.com or call 1-844386-2835 for more info.

Our local 4H club is hosting a food drive at Foodland in • Sydenham on April 22nd from 11am-2pm, wonder if we can donate enough to equivalent a average cow in weight of food? Let’s do our best. That’d be awesome

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Trinity United Church will hold their Easter services on the • following days Maunday Thursday, April 6 at 7pm. Good Friday, April 7 930am and Easter Sunday, April 9 at 10am. Join Bellrock Community at their Pancake Breakfast on • April 22 from 9am to 11am at the Bellrock Community Hall, 6034 Levesque Rd. Breakfast is free, donations accepted. 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.

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

Touch the Truck is back on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from • 4-7 pm at the South Frontenac Public Services yard at 2490 Keeley Road. Bring the whole family to this fun, free event featuring a BBQ, kid’s activities and lots of big trucks and equipment from South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, the Public Services Department, Frontenac OPP, and Frontenac Paramedic Services! For more information email recsupport@ southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

What do you get when you cross a bunny with an onion? • A bunion.

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The Land O’ Lakes Garden a club invites you to join us for • our first meeting of 2023, 7pm, Barrie Community a hall in Cloyne on Wednesday, April 12.. Our speaker will be Laura Tattersall from Made in the Shade Perennials. Come and see

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

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vitamin K

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone health. Here are some of the important roles of vitamin K:

1. Blood clotting: Vitamin K is essential for the activation of clotting factors, which are proteins that help the blood clot. Without vitamin K, blood clotting would be impaired, leading to excessive bleeding.

2. Bone health: Vitamin K helps in the metabolism of bone proteins, which are necessary for the formation and maintenance of strong bones. Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin K are associated with an increased risk of bone fractures.

3. cardiovascular health: Vitamin K has been shown to help prevent the calcification of arteries, which is a risk factor for heart disease.

4. Brain function: There is some evidence that suggests that vitamin K may be involved in brain function and cognition.

5. cancer prevention: Some studies have found that vitamin K may have anti-cancer properties and could help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Overall, vitamin K is essential for maintaining good health, and deficiencies in this nutrient can lead to serious health problems. It is important to include vitamin K-rich foods in your diet, such as leafy green vegetables and broccoli. If you are concerned about your vitamin K status, speak to your healthcare provider about whether a supplement may be necessary.

NFLT Presents Ciara’s Coming Home

The Director of the North Frontenac Little Theatre’s forthcoming production of Ciara’s Coming Home, Adrian O’Connell, said this week that he is astonished not only by the engagement of cast and crew in Ciara’s Coming, but by public interest in the production as well.

The one act play was written by O’Connel’s wife, Arden based author and playwright, Glenys O’Connell, while she and Adrian were in Ireland in the early 2000s. It went on to tour Ireland where it won several awards. his wife but also by the widespread interest shown in the community towards the Irish themed play

“I was really surprised at just how many people in this area had distant relatives and ancestors in Ireland – some going back to settler times – and as well by the number of people who have visited Ireland in recent years,” he said

The drama, which turns the traditional Irish emigrant story on its head centres on a young, married New York based Irishwoman who abruptly decides to return to her roots in rural Ireland for reasons which become clear as the play unfolds.

Cast member, Greg Morris, from Arden, who plays the woman’s father, said he was drawn to the play immediately upon reading the script.

“I love books and plays about people and emotions and the playwright has captured all of that. From humour to pathos and every emotion in between.,” he said.

Verona based crew member, Leona Andrew said that she found the play interesting after visiting Ireland five years ago.

.Ciara’s Coming Home runs in the NFLT’s new home, Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, from April 27 to April 30. Tickets are available at C4 Convenience in Arden, and in Sharbot Lake at Pharmasave and the Cardinal Café, as well as at the Treasure Trunk on Road 38. ■

Car Pooling Service Up & Running

Residents now have a new way to arrange for personal transportation across the counties. Rural Frontenac Community Services has launched their community carpool website. See www.communitycarpool.ca.

“Rural transportation is a challenge when you don’t drive or have a car and when there is no option of public transportation. This new initiative will provide another transportation option for rural residents,” said Louise Moody, Executive Director of Rural Frontenac Community Services, which took the lead in developing the carpooling software

Inspired by a ride share program in Halliburton, Rural Frontenac Community Services applied for funding from the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area to develop a local ride share program. The program will match drivers with passengers who need a ride to the same place.

How does it work?

Anyone interested in providing a ride to a certain destination can log onto communitycarpool.ca, input their information about where and when they are going, and see

if anyone needs a ride. Anyone looking for a ride can access the same website to see if there is a ride available. If no rides are listed, they can input what they need and see if someone can fill that need.

“This service has the potential to help so many people,” said Moody. “It is good for the environment, it can help a driver by sharing the cost of gas. There is no need for long lonely drives, people can feel good about helping a neighbour and getting to know more people in their community.

“We are excited to be launching the new website and offering a new transportation service. Its neighbours helping neighbours. Sharing a ride has worked in small rural communities for many years, using this website will connect people who need a ride with people who want to share the ride.”

Rural Frontenac Community Services has partnered with the Counties of Frontenac, Lanark and Lennox and Addington on this initiative.

“Sign up for free and connect with others willing to share a ride,” said Moody. ■

Caregiver Support Available in Frontenace County

By Jeff Green

Barb Mundell is the community liaison for the volunteer hospice and bereavement services program that is available to families throughout Frontenac County and Addington Highlands.

The program, which is coordinated by Katie Buckley, is operated out of Sydenham at Southern Frontenac Community Services, but is also available through Rural Frontenac Community Services, in Sharbot Lake, and Land O'Lakes Community Services, in Northbrook.

“We run caregiver and bereavement support groups,” said Mundell, “as well as a volunteer hospice visiting service.”

The visiting service supports individuals and their fami-

lies in a variety of ways, depending on the relationship that develops between the volunteers and people who have a life limiting or terminal illness.

Hospice Volunteers make home visits and provide companionship, to assist with errands or to watch over as the client rests. The program allows caregivers the time to do what needs to be done at home or elsewhere while having the peace of mind knowing their loved one is being cared for.

“Hospice Volunteers do not replace, but are meant to supplement support provided by family, friends and other professional care providers of the Palliative Care Team,” said Mundell.

The COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting social distancing measures, made home visits untenable for a couple of years, and are still a limiting factor, but volunteers are needed more than ever, now that visits are possible again.

“With such a large area to cover, we are always looking for people,” she said.

Volunteers are matched with families, usually based on location, and volunteers receive training before-hand. The support that volunteers provide varies quite a bit

To our Valued Customers and Northbrook Community Members

Frontenac County Residents Invited To Strategic Plan Consultation

The County of Frontenac is excited to announce the development of its Strategic Plan.

Frontenac County residents, business operators, and community organizations to participate by attending one of two open houses and to share their opinions via a short public online survey.

“The County Strategic Plan informs Frontenac County Council decisions regarding the growth and development of Frontenac County over the next several years. The county is looking for input on a wide range of topics related to the work of Frontenac County including Fairmount Home and long-term care, Frontenac Paramedics and emergency response, land use planning, geographic information services, corporate services, marine services, economic development, and other County Council priorities and concerns.

“We believe that community engagement is key to developing a county strategic plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of the people who call Frontenac County home,” says Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Frontenac County. “We encourage all

members of the community to share their thoughts on the issues and priorities that matter most to them.”

As part of the consultation process, residents are urged to fill in a short survey that can be found at Engagefrontenac.ca, clicking on “View Projects” in the Frontenac County Box, then “Learn More” in the Strategic Plan box, then on the survey button in the middle of the page.

The consulting firm Explorer Solutions, is conducting public engagement and guide development of the plan. For more information, please contact Jason Kipfer, Project Lead at 226-868-4011 (jason@ explorersolutions.ca); or Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, County of Frontenac, at 613-548-9400 ext. 302 (jamini@frontenaccounty.ca)

There are two open houses scheduled as part of the consultation Wednesday, April 12, 6pm-7:30pm at Storrington Centre – 3910 Battersea Road, Sunbury and Thursday, April 13, 6:30pm-8pm at Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso Hall) 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake. (See ad on this page) ■

BMO Bank of Montreal would like to announce our intention to close our Northbrook Branch located at 12265 Highway 41, Northbrook, ON. on September 29, 2023 On this date customers of the Northbrook Branch will have their accounts moved to the Tweed Branch located at 225 Victoria Street, Tweed, Ontario K0K 3J0

We value your business and we’re here to help make this transition as smooth as possible. If you have any questions, please call us at (613) 336-2663 or come speak to one of our team members at the Northbrook branch

We invite you to join us at our branch for a public meeting or book an appointment to learn more about this move and what it means to you and learn how we’ll help you through the transition.

Public Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Lions Club of Land O Lake, 12 Firehall Road Northbrook, Ontario, K0H 2G0

As a consumer affected by a branch move, it’s important for you to know about the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). Under the Regulations, the Commissioner of the FCAC may require BMO Bank of Montreal representatives to hold and attend a meeting with FCAC representatives and interested parties, in order to exchange views about the proposed closure of a branch, if:

1. BMO Bank of Montreal has not adequately consulted the affected community to ascertain its views about the branch closure; and

2. an individual from or representative of the community affected by the branch closure submits a written request to the Commissioner for the meeting; and

3. the request is not frivolous or vexatious.

If you would like more information about the FCAC, or if you have further questions related to the Regulations, you can contact the FCAC at 1-866-461-FCAC (3222) or visit fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Celebration of life obituary

R UCKSTU h L , Jim the family of the late Jim ruckstuhl will be holding a celebration of life at the royal canadian Legion Branch in sharbot Lake on saturday, april 22 from 1pm-4pm. all welcome.

obituary

Mark Kramer - passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He.was born and raised in St. Catharines where he attended high school and later went on to study at Brock University and Sheridan College in Oakville. Following his post-secondary education, Mark ran his own landscaping business for a few years. His entrepreneurship eventually shifted to the world of billiards, where he opened up and operated a pool hall inspired, in part, by his many years as a member of the St. Catharines’ Pool League. In the early 2000s, Mark made the decision to leave the hustle and bustle of St. Catharines for a quieter life in Central Frontenac. He resided in his house on Crow Lake for the majority of these years enjoying the beautiful views from his dock or living room window. In 2019, he moved to his home on Elizabeth Street in the village of Sharbot Lake, where he spent his final days. Mark established a presence in the community and was well known by many of the local residents. He enjoyed having friends over, often engaging in discussions over coffee or a drink about a wide range of topics from fishing to world politics. He loved boating; travelling to the Dominican Republic; riding around town in his Oldsmobile; gardening and, of course, his pets. He will be sadly missed by his son Dylan Kramer of St. Catharines, sister Ellen Samler of Sydenham, brother-in-law Alan Dickson of Sydenham, his uncles Jaan Taht (Milvy) of St. Catharines, Veljo Taht (Carol) of Oakville, cousins Karen, Erika, Michael, Andrew, John, his nephew Sam and by his best friends Todd Paul of West Seneca, NY and Andy Edwards of Tamworth. Pre-deceased by his mother Helgi Kramer, nee Taht. Mark will be cremated and his ashes returned to his son, Dylan. A Celebration of Life will be planned for him in both Sharbot Lake and St. Catharines, specific dates to be announced at a later time. In his memory, please consider a small donation to the local food bank or the Ontario SPCA. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

F LEMING, David it is with great sadness that the family of david Fleming announce his passing in the early hours of sunday, april 2, 2023, with his sisters by his side.

dave will be deeply missed by his family and many friends which include his sisters, Linda Fleming and sandra Morrice (Bill), and brother Bruce Fleming. His nephews, Jeff & Brad Morrice and Isaac Minialoff. He was predeceased by his parents allyn and Myra Fleming. dave grew up in toronto. His enjoyment of outdoor life began when he was young. He spent summers at family cottages on Lake simcoe and Haliburton Lake and in later years with friends at Go Home Lake. He lived in Kingston for several years then bought his home on Bob’s Lake where he lived for the last 25 years. He loved being by the water, the peacefulness and looking out over the lake. He looked forward to his snowmobiling trips and enjoyed fishing, boating and chopping wood. He lived for the outdoors.

He worked in the construction industry and was a member of the carpenters’ Local 249. He was a great friend to many, willing to help anyone in any way. Friends have commented on how he was kind and gentle and he will be missed by all.

special thanks to ralph & Michelle and denis & Linda who were a great support to dave over the last several months. thanks also to the south east Home & Community Care staff for assisting dave and persevering through his want of independence. Following dave’s wishes, there will be no service. a private burial will be held at a later date. in care of siMpLer tiMes creMatioN service

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LEE , Donald Andrew

oct 7, 1919 - apr 2, 2023 in his 104th year don was quietly reunited with his beloved wife of 71 years, Gladys. He is predeceaced by his wife and son robert. don is survived by his children Lloyd Lee, sperry Lee, dawn Botting, douglas Lee, and their families. the family would like to extend an invitation to all who wish to pay their respects at the cole Lake Free Methodist church, white Lake rd. and road 38, Godfrey ontario. visitation will be Friday april 7 from 2-6 p.m. and saturday april 8 from 1-2p.m. the funeral service will be at 2p.m. at the church with interment following the service at parham cemetery. donald’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers any donation be made to Cole Lake Free Methodist church or the Kingston General Hospital cancer clinic. Memories & condolences may be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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The LOL Lions invite you to attend a very special dedication to their club on April 12th at 6:15pm when the 38 Charter Members will be honoured with the commemoration 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 today for a free seat by clicking on lolspeakersforum.eventbrite. ca or calling Nawar at 778-384-3381 or Ken at 613-336-3211.

DENBIGH

Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

St. Luke’s United Church in Denbigh will be • having an Easter Sunday service on April 9 at 9am. St Paul’s Lutheran Church will be having a Good Friday Service on April 7 at 9:30am and an Easter Sunday service on April 9 at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome.

The Recreation Committee is hosting a Eu- • chre Night at the Denbigh Hall for $2.00 on Friday, April 14 at 7pm. The plan is for them to be every second Friday night.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is • having an Easter Party at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 8 from 11am to 1pm. There will be a free lunch, crafts and games. The Easter Egg Hunt will be lots of fun. Remember if the weather is not suitable for outside activities, then it will be moved to the Denbigh Hall.

Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is hosting BIN- • GO at the Lions Hall in Griffith. The next two dates are April 11 and April 25. Doors open at 6:30pm and BINGO starts at 7:30pm.

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G AFFNEY, John C peacefully at the Montfort Hospital after a brief illness. cherished by his best friend and loving wife of 25 years, celia Nichol. Loving father to Heather, Meaghan (Matt), and adam (Janice). adored step-father to christie (colin), Joanna (Lee), and James (erin). Beloved Grandpa and poppop to robbie, Noah, roo, tyson, Maddie, and david. predeceased by his parents, sister and first wife, Patricia Gaffney (nee Eyre). Longtime employee of the Federal government. together celia and John traveled the world with favourite stops including New Zealand, turkey, and egypt. Following his retirement, John and celia enjoyed sharing their time between parksville Bc and sarasota Florida before returning to ottawa to enjoy their grandchildren. Friends and family will miss his constant presence, endless kindness and passion for all things hockey. celebration of life and reception to be held 2pm to 5pm on april 15, 2023 at pine view Golf course (1471 Blair road, ottawa).

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april 7, 2022

Missed by his 3 grandsons - Jordan, Connor and Jessie (fiancée Sam), great grandson atlas, and pauline, his wife of almost 52 years.

Mel will be missed by his family and his many friends.

He is in god’s hands, but will be in our hearts forever.

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Canadian Navigable Waters Act

The Township of North Frontenac hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Common Project Search (online registry), pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act described herein and its description.

Pursuant to paragraph 4.1 and 9.1 of the said Act, The Township of North Frontenac has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http:// cps.canada.ca), and under the registry number 2023-408927, a description of the following work: rehabilitation of the Coxvale Bridge over Big Gull Lake at approximately 44° 52’ 22.76”N, 76° 51’ 57.56”W, Ardoch Road, Township of North Frontenac, in the Province of Ontario, from the south abutment to the north abutment of the bridge.

Posted at Plevna, Ontario this 6th day of April, 2023.

Township of North Frontenac

Canadian Navigable Waters Act

The Township of North Frontenac hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Common Project Search (online registry), pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act described herein and its description.

Pursuant to paragraph 4.1 and 9.1 of the said Act, The Township of North Frontenac has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http:// cps.canada.ca), and under the registry number 2023-408926, a description of the following work: rehabilitation of the Ardoch Bridge over the Mississippi River at approximately 44° 55’ 48.72”N, 76° 54’ 31.90”W, Ardoch Road, Township of North Frontenac, in the Province of Ontario, from the east abutment to the west abutment of the bridge.

Posted at Plevna, Ontario this 6th day of April, 2023.

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lIVE AuCTION

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auction: 10:00 am | Viewing: 9:00am Lanark & District Civitan Hall, 2144 Pine Grove Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 local Estate & Consignment auction!

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Trinity United Church Hours: Maun- • day, Thursday, April 6, 7pm - Good Friday, April 7, 9:30am - Easter Sunday, April 9, 10am.

Central Frontenac Fire Rescue presents Fill • a Fire Truck on April 15th from 10-2 at Mike Deans in Sharbot Lake, looking for food donations including Peanut Butter, Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, Cereal, Baked Beans, Canned Goods, and Hygiene Products.

Youth Dance is back at Golden Links Hall • on April 7th from 7-9:30pm.

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

Need help with your Income Tax? South • Frontenac Community Social Centre has volunteers who can complete your return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. No self-employment, business or rental income. For more info, call Chelsea at 613376-6477 ext 308Easter Services Harrowsmith-Verona Trinity United Church per the following: Maunday Thursday, April 6-7pm Good Friday, April 7, 09:30am Easter Sunday, April 9, 10am.

Sunday, April 16, takeout turkey dinner, at • the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase cut off date of Wednesday, April 12. Cost is $20. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Hartington and the Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more information call 613-372-2410.

RENoVatioNS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring, brush and tree removal, and more. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

Good Clean Furniture, Household Items, Tools, Barnett Crossbow, Retro Electric Chair, Lawn Mower, Honda 6500 Generator, Pressure Washer, Bar Fridge, Treadmill, Antiques, Collectibles and Much More! See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

Jim Beere, auctioneer 613-326-1722

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is the 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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TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at BIDDINGO.COM or at the Township office

Tenders shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked “PW 2023-11

Screened Winter Sand for Hinchinbrooke Garage”. 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, ON K0H 2P0

Attention: Noah Greer, Public Works Technologist

Tenders must be received before the above-mentioned time and date, and in accordance with the attached RFT Forms, Instructions to Vendors, and Standard Terms and Conditions. Tenders Received later than the stated date and time will be returned to the proponent unopened.

The Township of Central Frontenac reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this Request for Tender. The Township of Central Frontenac is under no obligation proceeding with the RFT or any portion thereof.

Submissions will be opened in public at the Municipal office at 2:35 p.m. local time on April 12th, 2023.

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REQUESt FoR tENDER

RFt No. PW 2023-09 - Supply and Placement of Gravel

ISSUE DATE: March 29th, 2023

TENDER CLOSING: 1:30 p.m. local time on april 12th, 2023.

TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at BIDDINGO.COM or at the Township Office

Tender shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked “PW 2023-09 Supply and Placement of Gravel “. 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

Tenders must be received before the above-mentioned time and date, and in accordance with the attached RFT Forms, Instructions to Vendors, and Standard Terms and Conditions. Tenders

Received later than the stated date and time will be returned to the proponent unopened.

The Township of Central Frontenac reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this Request for Tender. The Township of Central Frontenac is under no obligation proceeding with the RFT or any portion thereof.

Submissions will be open in public at the Municipal office at 1:35 p.m. local time on April 12th, 2023.

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TOWNSHI p OF C ENT r A l Fr ONTENAC

REQUESt FoR tENDER

RFt No. PW 2023-10 - Screened Winter Sand For olden Garage

ISSUE DATE: March 29th, 2023

TENDER CLOSING: 2:00 p.m. local time on april 12th, 2023.

TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at BIDDINGO.COM or at the Township Office

Tenders shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked “PW 202310 Screened Winter Sand for Olden Garage”. The proponent shall provide their company name, address and contact information on the envelope, and deliver it to the municipal office located at: Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89 1084 Elizabeth Street

Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

Attention: Noah Greer, Public Works Technologist

Tenders must be received before the above-mentioned time and date, and in accordance with the attached RFT Forms, Instructions to Vendors, and Standard Terms and Conditions. Tenders received later than the stated date and time will be returned to the proponent unopened. The Township of Central Frontenac reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this Request for Tender. The Township of Central Frontenac is under no obligation proceeding with the RFT or any portion thereof.

Submissions will be opened in public at the Municipal office at 2:05 p.m. local time on April 12th, 2023.

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

REQUESt FoR tENDERS (RFt’S)

1) RFt No. 2023-06 Gravel Road Resurfacing and

2) RFt 2023-07 Surface treatment and Culvert Replacements (Various locations)

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

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

Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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

Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFT document

“RFt No. 2023-06 Gravel Road Resurfacing”

or “RFt 2023-07 Surface treatment and Culvert Replacements (Various locations)” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, April 27, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

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

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NORTHERN HAPPENINGS

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

Thursday April 6

VERoNa - MaUNDY tHURSDaY SERViCE 7pm. Trinity United Church.

BattERSEa - MaUNDY tHURSDaY 7pm. Battersea United Church.

Friday April 7

VERoNa - PaNCaKE BREaKFaSt 8-11am. Verona Lions Hall. All you can eat! All proceeds to Scouting activities in South Frontenac. Adults $10, Youth $5, under 3 free.

VERoNa - GooD FRiDaY SERViCE 9:30am. Trinity United Church.

DENBiGH - GooD FRiDaY SERViCE 9:30am. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

iNVERaRY - GooD FRiDaY 10am. Inverary United Church.

ARDEN - CROSS WALK 10am. Walkers will meet at the Matson Farm and was to the church as a reflection for Good Friday.

PlEVNa - GooD FRiDaY SERViCE 10:30am. River Of Life Christian Fellowship.

PaRHaM - JoiNt SERViCE 10:30am. Parham Free Methodist Church. Parham Free Methodist, Sharbot Lake Pentecostal, everyone welcome. Followed by a potluck lunch.

SHaRBot laKE - lEGioN SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef, $17, supper at 5:30

HaRRoWSMitH - YoUtH DaNCE 7-9:30pm Golden Links Hall. Public school children only, cost $6. Info 613-372-2410

Saturday April 8

PERtH RoaD - MaPlE SYRUP FEStiVaL 8:30am-2pm. Harris Park Hall. Pancakes with maple syrup, coffee & tea. Games, crafts and demos, trip to maple sugar bush. Fun for all!

SHaRBot laKE - SPRiNG FliNG, CRaFt, BaKE & VENDoR SalE 10am-2pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Come out & support LOCAL!

oMPaH - EaStER EGG HUNt 10am. Ompah Hall. Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games for kids. Mini Bake sale and cash lunch for the entire family. Fundraiser for St, Killians Catholic Church.

aRDEN - aNNUal CHilDREN’S EaStER PaRtY 10am. Kennebec Hall. Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, hot dog lunch. All welcome!

MiSSiSSiPPi StatioN - BaCK FoRtY EaStER oPEN

HoUSE 11am-4pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese.

DENBiGH - EaStER PaRtY 11am-1pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Free lunch, crafts, games & egg hunt!

MYERS CAVE - SECOND ANNUAL EGG HUNT 2-4pm. Myers Cave. All welcome!

Sunday April 9

aRDEN - SoN-RiSE SERViCE 6:45am. Arden United Church. There will be a gathering at the Public Beach on Price Road in celebration of Easter.

BattERSEa - EaStER SUNDaY 7:30am. Gilmour Point Beach.

HENDERSoN - EaStER SERViCE 8:45am. Henderson United Church.

DENBiGH - EaStER SUNDaY SERViCE 9am. St. Luke’s United Church.

BattERSEa - EaStER SERViCE 9:15am. Battersea United

Church.

DENBiGH - EaStER SUNDaY SERViCE 9:30am. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

VERoNa - EaStER SUNDaY SERViCE 10am. Trinity United Church.

aRDEN - EaStER SERViCE 10am. Arden United Church.

PlEVNa - EaStER SUNDaY SERViCE 10:30am. River Of Life Christian Fellowship.

MoUNtaiN GRoVE - EaStER SERViCE 11:15am. Mountain Grove United Church.

iNVERaRY - EaStER SERViCE 11:15am. Inverary United Church.

HaRRoWSMitH - olD tiME FiDDlERS & oPEN MiKE

1-5pm Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Followed by dinner, please bring a dessert to share, cost $12. info 613-372-2410

GoDFREY - BEDFoRD JaM 1-5pm. Glendower Hall. $2 admission, info Roy/Joan Sheppard 613-374-5477

Tuesday April 11

DENBIGH - BINGO 6:30pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Bingo starts at 7:30..

Wednesday April 12

BattERSEa - StoRRiNGtoN REtiREES lUNCHEoN 12pm. Storrington Centre. All retirees welcome for a home cooked meal & meet your neighbours! We meet every month on the second Wed of the month.

SNoW RoaD - SoCial DiNNER 5:30pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Dinner at 6pm. Bring a dish or dessert to share & join us to celebrate the Sugaring-off season. All welcome. BattERSEa - StRatEGiC PlaN CoNSUltatioN oPEN HOUSE 6-7:30pm. Storrington Centre. Members of the public invited. Help guide the plan for the next four years. Your guidance is crucial.

NoRtHBRooK - DEDiCatioN CEREMoNY 6:15pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Charter Members Honoured. NoRtHBRooK - SPEaKER SERiES 6:30pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Beginning at 7 pm, Art Consultant Ray Charbonneau. Limited space, reserve your FREE ticket lolspeakersforum. eventbrite.ca or 778-384-3381 or 613-336-3211.

CloYNE - laND o laKES GaRDEN ClUB MEEtiNG 7pm. Barrie Hall. Laura Tattersall Made in the Shade Perennials, what’s new for the garden.

Thursday April 13

SHaRBot laKE - StRatEGiC PlaN CoNSUltatioN oPEN HOUSE 6:30-8pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Members of the public invited. Help guide the plan for the next four years. Your guidance is crucial.

Friday April 14

DENBiGH - EUCHRE NiGHt 7pm. Denbigh Community Hall.

Saturday April 15

SNoW RoaD - SNoW RoaD SNoWMoBilE ClUB BREaKFaSt 8-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Traditional breakfast PLUS pancakes and local maple syrup in support of Melanoma awareness. Enjoy breakfast & donate to charity and make an improvement in detection and treatment. aRDEN - PaNCaKE BREaKFaSt 8-11am. Arden Legion. Tickets available at the door. $10 adults, $5 kids. Come support the Legion in their effort to keep the doors open!

Mo UN tai N G R o VE - S Pa GHE tti Di NNER, 5-7pm, Olden Community Hall. Adults $10, Kids 6-10 $6, under 5 Free. District 2 Recreation Committee.

on the circumstances of the family, and it is usually about a 4 hour per week commitment.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a hospice volunteer is invited to contact Katie Buckley at 613- 376-6477, ext. 205. or email katie.buckley@sfcsc.ca Caregiver and bereavement support groups are anoth-

Law Office in Sharbot Lake

SHaRBot laKE - Fill a FiRE tRUCK 10am-2pm. Mike Dean’s . Supporting NF Food Bank. Meet CF Fire Fighters and check out some gear!

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

Sunday April 16

HaRRoWSMitH - taKE-oUt tURKEY DiNNER Golden Links Hall. $20 Advance tickets only, cut off date Apr. 12, info 613372-2410

Wednesday April 19

oMPaH - CoMMUNitY CaFE 11am. Ompah Hall. Free event 60+. Provide feedback on how to improve life for rural seniors. Info and registration Juana 613-279-3151 x 106 or juanag@ rfcd.ca

SYDENHaM - CaREGiVER SUPPoRt GRoUP 1:30-3pm. Sydenham Public Library. Advance Care Planning-What are your wishes. Register katie.buckley@sfcsc.ca or 613-376-6477 x 205

oMPaH - BiRtHDaY BaSH 6pm. Ompah Hall. All welcome! Regular Happenings

aRDEN - BiBlE StUDY Wednesdays. Arden United Church. aRDEN - CoFFEE HoUR 10am Thursdays. Arden United Church.

BattERSEa - FRiDaY NiGHt JaM SESSioNS 5-10pm

Fridays. Storrington Fire Hall. Admission $2, no charge for refreshments.

BiNGo — aRDEN 6pm Thursdays. Arden Legion. ◾ NORTHBROOK 7pm Thursdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Cards available at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7pm ◾ SHaRBot laKE 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45

BoliNGBRoKE - CPHC SENioRS EXERCiSE ClaSS 9:3010:30am Mondays & Wednesdays. ABC Hall. FREE aerobics & strength training for active seniors.

BoliNGBRoKE - MaHJoNG 12-3pm Thursdays. ABC Hall. All welcome, $5 per person. No partner or experience needed !

BoliNGBRoKE - MUSiCiaNS CiRClE 7pm Thursdays. ABC Hall. Play, sing, learn, network $5

CoFFEE & CoNVERSatioN — aRDEN 10am Thursdays. Arden United Church. All are welcome. ◾ SNOW ROAD 10am Fridays. Snow Road Community Centre. All welcome, get to know your neighbours.

DENBiGH - WEllNESS GRoUP Tuesdays. Denbigh Community Hall. Drop-in any Tuesday! Info Gail 613-333-2224 to learn more.

EUCHRE — aRDEN 7:30pm Thursdays. Arden Legion. ◾ MoUNtaiN GRoVE 7-9pm Mondays. Olden Community Hall. ◾ NoRtHBRooK 6:30pm Tuesdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Weekly, opens at 6:30, start playing at 7pm. ◾ SYDENHaM 1-3pm Thursdays. Grace Hall. Register with Denzel 613-3766477 ext 310

GoDFREY - PUBliC SKatiNG 9-10:30am Wednesdays. Frontenac Community Arena. FREE all season long! — 121:30pm Sundays. Frontenac Community Arena. FREE all season long!

iNVERaRY - MaRtial aRtS 6:30pm Thursdays. Inverary United Church. Kids classes 6:30-7:30 Adults 7:30-8:45. For more info contact Hamid Nam 613-328-6742 or hamidnam24@ gmail.com

er key component of the program.

The Caregiver Support Group in South Frontenac meets at the Sydenham Library from 1:30pm-3pm on the third Wednesday of the month, and the Bereavement Support Group meets at the Sydenham Library on the last Wednesday of the month from 1pm-2:30 pm.

The Bereavement Support Group in Central Frontenac meets at Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-11am, and the Caregiver support Group takes place at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team Office on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1pm-2:30pm.

For further information, go to https://www.sfcsc.ca/volunteer-hospice-bereavementFor further information, go to https://www.sfcsc.ca/volunteer-hospice-bereavement

& Probate - Large & Small Estates

• Corporate & Business

Stephen G. Duggan, Hwy 7 at 38 (Southeast corner) Box 189, Sharbot Lake On K0H 2P0 613-279-LAWS (5297) sharbotlaw@gmail.com

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

by Fred Barrett

Welcome to the Lyrid meteor shower this month! It’s active from April 14 to the 30th. Its radiant is in the constellation Lyra and close to the bright star Vega. It peaks on the evening of the 22nd. Just in time at mid month, the constellation Lyra appears over the north eastern horizon about 8pm and rises higher as the night progresses. Always remember that meteor streaks can appear all over the sky but the trails always point back to the radiant.

On the night the shower peaks, the Moon is a small crescent and the night will be nice and dark. As the radiant rises higher, the meteors will be easier to see.

Near midnight Vega will be about 35 degrees up from the horizon and, with excellent meteor watching conditions, a good show of at least 18 – 20 meteors per hour

can be expected.

Venus is fairly high and blindingly bright just after sunset above the western horizon this month. Its position also gives you a rare opportunity to find Mercury more easily. Mercury is down below Venus near the horizon and about 1 or 2 finger widths to the right. You’ll have to catch it soon after sunset before it sets below the tree line. You will have an hour or so. Haul out your binoculars, find a clear view to the west and go for it!

Mars can be found near Castor and Pollux at the top of the constellation Gemini in the west. Saturn rises above the eastern dawn sky as April begins. As the month progresses a telescope will show some fine views of Saturn’s moons as it rises higher in the predawn sky. The once prominent Jupiter is too near the Sun to be visible now.

April 6: Full Moon. One name for this Moon is the Full Pink Moon. In eastern North America a pinkish creeping phlox is one of the earliest flowers to bloom. Other names are Breaking Ice (don’t be on it), Budding and Sugar making Full Moon (Also: Visit to the Dentist Full Moon). April 10: Venus is very close to the Pleiades and is in that area most of the month. Follow its progress. April 13: Last quarter Moon. April 15: Moon is at perigee. 365,832 Km. April 16: Dawn Moon is just below Saturn. April 20: New Moon. Venus passes 8 degrees north of Aldebaran in Taurus. April 21: Mars forms an isosceles triangle with Castor and Pollux. April 22: Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the evening. Moon is between Pleiades and Venus at dusk. April 23: Moon is just above Venus at dusk. April 25: Moon is about 3 degrees right of Mars in early eve-

ning. April 27: Moon just above Beehive cluster in Cancer about 9pm EDT. Mars forms a right triangle with Castor and Pollux in Gemini. First quarter Moon. April 28: The Moon is at apogee. 401,592 Km. April 29: Astronomy Day. Go out to a planetarium. It’s a Saturday: check out the North Frontenac Dark Sky Site and the Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing site. Go outside and see how many constellations you can find. Be Stellar!

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

https://naturallyla.ca/explore/dark-skyviewing-area-lennox-addington/

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

Contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! ■

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New S & Publ I c N OTI ce S

Verona Housing Plan Water and Wastewater Servicing Study Open House

Members of the public are invited to an Open House to learn more about the Verona Master Plan Water and Wastewater Servicing Study on April 19, from 6-8 pm at the Verona Lions Hall in Verona.

Official Plan Open Houses

We’re hosting a series of Open Houses and Public Meetings this spring for the public to learn more what’s in the draft Official Plan. See the ad below for dates and times.

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.

Construction and Road Closures

It’s construction season! Be sure to watch this section or engagefrontenac.ca in the coming months for updates on construction projects around the Township as we work to improve our roads.

• Alton Road West – Road reconstruction will begin May 2023 until September 2023. Major road works are being carried out by Township Forces. No closure required.

• Battersea Road – Road reconstruction work remains on schedule and will continue through to July 31. Work is being completed by Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. No closure required.

THINGS TO DO

Seasonal Net Sport Court Booking

Court booking requests will be accepted starting April 1 and due on April 20, 2023. Staff will review the booking requests and work with user groups to resolve any conflicts. The schedule will be posted April 24. The courts will be unlocked and ready to use for the season in mid-late April. See the Court Facilities page under Things to Do at southfrontenac.net for more information. Please note that the courts at McMullen Park Beach in Verona will be unavailable for community use as they are scheduled to be reconstructed in 2023.

Summer Kickoff Music Festival

Join us for live, local music at the Summer Kickoff Music Festival happening May 27, 2023 from 4 – 10 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The event will be a true celebration of local talent and artistry, bringing together masters of their craft in the music, food, and drink industries here in the South Frontenac region. We’re busy lining up fun for the whole family. The event will feature food trucks, craft beer and liquor, lots of live local music, and a kid’s zone for our youngest festival goers. Sponsors, vendors, and performers are wanted. If you would like to participate in the event, please fill out the application by April 10 found at southfrontenac.net/musicfestival.

Summer Program Registration

We’ve had an overwhelming response to our Day Camp registration! Some spots may still be available, visit www.southfrontenac.net for more information or to add your child to the waiting list. We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone swim lesson registration indefinitely due to staffing and recruitment challenges. We will continue to try to recruit qualified instructors and if we can obtain staff, we will open registration later in the spring. Day camps will have lifeguards on staff so day camp will still have free and recreational swim time.

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Easter Office Hours

Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, and Monday, April 10, 2023 for the Easter holiday. For after hours emergencies, please call (613) 376-3027 and follow the instructions to speak with our after hours service.

Sale of Land by Public Tender Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on April 27, 2023. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or see the ad in this week’s Frontenac News. You can also purchase a tender package at our 4432 George Street office for $10.00 + HST.

Job Opportunities

• Planning Clerk: #23-26-DS

• Facilities Technologist: #23-07-PS

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

Bids and Tenders

• PS-2023-13 – McMullen Netsports Court Upgrades.

• PS-2023-15 – Purchase of two 2023 or 2024 mid-size sport utility vehicles.

• PS-2023-16 – Purchase of two one-ton extended cab 4x4 pick-up trucks.

• PS-2023-17 – Purchase of three half-ton extended cab 4x4 pick-up trucks.

• PS-2023-24 – Grass Cutting at Various Township Parks and Facilities.

Proposal documents for the above tenders must be received by 1:00 pm, April 12, 2023. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

• RFQ-PS-2023-01 – Request for Quotation for Vendor of Record for Rented Equipment.

• RFQ-PS-2023-02 – Request for Quotation for Vendor of Record for Aggregate Materials.

• RFQ-PS-2023-03 – Request for Quotation for Vendor of Record for Contractor Trades for Township Facilities

Please email your quotation to kbolton@southfrontenac.net with the RFQ name and number in the subject line by April 19 at 1 pm. See our Tenders page on our website for full details.

Upcoming Meetings

• April 11, 2023 – Committee of the Whole, 7 pm

• April 13, 2023 – Committee of Adjustment, 6 pm

Planning Applications & Public Meetings

Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see the Current Planning Applications page on our website under Open for Business for a list of applications scheduled for a public meeting or in the public review period.

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.

lIVING HeRe

Changes to Garbage & Recycle Collection – Easter Weekend

All garbage and recycle collection will move one day later the week of April 10 due to the Easter Holiday.

Monday collection moves to Tuesday Wednesday collection moves to Thursday

Tuesday collection moves to Wednesday Thursday collection moves to Friday

The Loughborough Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Monday, April 10.

Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program Now Open Applications are now being accepted for our Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program. Residents can apply for a grant to upgrade their private lane to improve access for emergency vehicles. Please see www.southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ for eligibility requirements and to apply.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Return to Summer Hours in April

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot returns to summer hours in April. Starting April 6, the depot will be open every Thursday at 2491 Keeley Road from 3-8 pm. A full list of accepted materials can be found on our website.

Official Plan Open Houses

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

Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road, Verona

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

Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road, Sunbury

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

Statutory Public Meeting, South Frontenac Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham

by Jeff Green

With the influence of COVID finally on the wane, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes was considering the possibility of starting up a speaker’s series this year.

“We have a hall, a speaker system, and we thought, wouldn’t it be amazing if we could bring in speakers on various topics in 2023,” said Lions Club President Nawar Hage.

To explore putting a series together, Lions Club member Douglas Galt became involved, and while getting the plan together, he had a conversation with Ken Hook from the Cloyne and District Historical Society (who operate the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne) and the idea of a

collaborative effort between the two organizations came up.

The historical society has brought in speakers in the past, always on local historical topics, at the Barrie Hall. The idea of broadening the scope of the series beyond the strictly historical, and moving it to Northbrook and the Lions Hall, made sense for everyone, so the historical society joined in.

The result is a new Speakers Forum, which will kick off next week with a talk by Ray Charbonneau, who will speak from his over 40 years of experience in the fine art industry, based in Toronto. He will bring his knowledge to a number of topics that connect to the general population, ques-

tions ranging from the role of fine art in the modern world to the right height for a painting in a living room.

The series kick off date is next Wednesday, April 12, and the event is also a big event in the history of the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes. The Friendship Arch, which is located in front of the hall, will be formally dedicated in honour of the charter members of the club. When the local club was formed in 1969, there were 38 charter members. The dedication ceremony will be attended by Hastings Lennox and Addington MPP Shelby Kramp as well as Addington Highlands Mayor Henry Hogg. Starting at 6:15pm, it will feature the names of the charter members being

The dedication of the arch came out of a renewed effort by the club to learn about, and celebrate, its own history, leading to the appointment of a club historian, Rex Henry, who is the son of one of the founding members.

A newly created 36 page booklet, chock full of the club’s history, will be available at the event as well, and the Pioneer Museum will be including a display about the club, as part of their permanent exhibit.

“The dedication ceremony is a good way to celebrate our history and to introduce a new chapter, and a new spirit of collaboration,” said Hage.

Naturally Lennox and Addington, as part of the Lennox and Addington County Economic Development Department, is also participating in the Speaker’s Forum by sponsoring the series with a $4,800 grant.

The second event in the Speakers Forum is set for

May 10, when Geologist Garry Smith will talk about the geology and history of local mines, including the Ore Chimney and Flinton’s Golden Fleece Mine.

In June, Lt Colonel Dana Sliwinski (RCAF Royal Military College) and Lt Colonel Jean Paul-Landry (Royal Military College) will talk about the role the RCAF plays in International Trade, and about Search and Rescue operations. And in July, Dr Robert McLemon will talk about his research into the impact of Climate Change on community life in Addington Highlands, a topic that was the subject

of his PSD thesis and postgraduate research. Plans for an August and September speaker are still being finalised. The forum runs on the second Wednesday of the month, starting at 7pm. Coffee, tea and snacks will be available at the forum events, and the Lions Hall is licensed as well.

For further information about the forum, go to https://pioneer.mazinaw. on.ca/2023/03/10/land-olakes-speakers-forum/ and email lionscluboflandolakes@gmail.com for information about the dedication ceremony. ■