Vol.23 No.15

Lions Celebrate Friendship Arch Dedication

It was an evening to celebrate for the resurgent Lions Club of Land O’Lakes, last Wednesday in Northbrook.

Past (and future) local club President, Red Emond, presided over the ceremony, which was devoted to the Charter Members of the club, who are listed on a plaque that is affixed to the arch. The club was founded in 1969, with 38 members. A few of those members were on hand last week for the dedication of the arch, including Harold O’Brien, along with his wife Faye.

One thing that stands out about the list of club members from 1969, is that they were all men. The members' wives did a lot of the work back then. In 1975, Lions Club International began recognising women as Lionesses under the Lioness Auxiliary Program. In 1991, 4 years after they were granted membership as Lions, the Lioness Auxiliary Program was disbanded.

Doug Galt, a former MPP (Northumberland 1995-2003) and past District Governor of Lions Clubs International, helped with the ceremony and read off the names of the charter members. He remembered a number of the people and added in some of his reminiscences about them.

He also talked about the impact Red Emond has had on the local club, a theme that would be repeated later in the evening.

“Red joined this club when the membership was down, and the energy was low. And he brought it back. It is now the club with the highest membership in this district, with over 70.”

Tom Hunter, who joined the club last year, spoke about his journey through the archives to prepare a history booklet, that was handed out to everyone in attendance. He also talked about his adventure picking up the Friendship Arch to bring it to Northbrook. It turns out that it is a lucky thing that the arch is now permanently installed in front of the Lions Hall in Northbrook and not at the drive-through window at the Tim Hortons on Hwy. 7 in Perth.

Lions came from far and wide for the event, including

District Governor Linda Zwier, who remembered some of the events of the early years of the local club, including the Blueberry Festival and the Pheasant Hunt.

“One year my husband came up for the hunt and arrived home with three pheasants. It was only later that he confessed that he had actually bought them from the Pheasant Farm in Flinton,” she said.

Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg brought greetings from the township.

After the ceremony, the first of a new summer speakers forum, co-sponsored by the Cloyne and District Historical Society, was held in the hall. Ray Charbonneau, of Razart Consulting, talked about the art scene in Toronto over the last 40 years in a presentation full of entertaining anecdotes and information.

But before he spoke, the current Lions Club of Land O’Lakes President, Nawar Hage, unveiled a wall cabinet

By Jeff Green

dedicated to Red Emond and his influence on the club. An emotional Red Emond thanked everyone for the support, and said it has been a great privilege to join the club, and in doing so become so embedded in the local community.

The next instalment of the Speakers Forum at the Lions Hall will take place on May 10. Gary Smith will talk about the geology of the local area, including some of the history of the Ore Chimney Mine on the Harlowe Road and Golden Fleece Mine in the Flinton area. ■

Matthew Street To Remain Two-Way Even In Summer

CF Council, April 11

By Craig Bakay

Central Frontenac Council did something that rarely happens in municipal council meetings - they brought back a decision of a previous Council to have another look at it. And as a result, Matthew Street in Sharbot Lake will remain a two-way street.

“In all my 40 years (on Council), I think this may have happened once before,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

In this particular case, the previous council decided to make Matthew Street one-way to vehicular traffic during the summer months, and two-way in the winter months. That decision was itself a response to public pressure in the dying days of the previous council.

Generally speaking, changing the decision of a previous Council is frowned up, because a councillor could conceivably keep bringing back an issue until they achieved the result they desired.

Many municipalities, including Central Frontenac, have clauses in their procedure bylaws requiring a 2/3 majority vote of Council to revisit a previous decision.

Councillors Bill Everett and Nicki Gowdy filed a Notice of Motion to have the issue brought back to Council, and that motion passed unanimously, bringing the decision up for reconsideration.

A new motion - to remove the three-month, one-way trial on Matthew Street and to have Public Works and Council come back with signage recommendations (essentially a warning to pedestrians and/or a notice to drivers to watch out for pedestrians) also passed unanimously/

Gowdy said her conversations with residents prompted her

to make the move.

“Residents in the area would like to see a two-way street,” she said.

Councillor Susan Irwin, who represents the Oso District, which includes Sharbot Lake, said “in my conversations (with residents), there isn’t support (for a one-way street).”

The concept of making Matthew Street one-way was based on a recommendation of Jewell Engineering, who also engineered the revitalization of Elizabeth Street and downtown Sharbot Lake.

After some initial pushback from residents on the proposal, Public Works retained GHD, an Ottawa-based firm specializing in transportation planning and traffic engineering to study the issue and they concurred with the recommendation to make the street one-way downhill (westbound) for a trial period.

It was Mayor Smith who brought forward the proposal to make the street a seasonal one way street back in October. Septic inspection scale back.

Following the recommendations of Chief Building Official Andy Dillon, Council decided to scale back the (mandatory) septic reinspection program for this year in order to catch up with paperwork.

The program was to perform 300 inspections per year but Dillon said that goal isn’t realistic until the paperwork is caught up.

Dillon recommended 50 inspections this year, on Hungry Lake and the West Basin of Sharbot Lake to complete inspections on lake trout sensitive lakes.

“There have been many challenges to the program including record keeping, enforcement and lack of resources dedicated to the program,” he said. “In the future, if Council thinks

this program should continue at 300 inspections per year, I would think that would justify the hiring of a full-time position to administer the program.

The program is also going to need someone to actually do the inspections as South Frontenac Township, who had been doing them, has indicated it will no longer be able to offer its services.

Don Lee

Coun. Nicki Gowdy informed Council on the death of Don Lee, who died last week at the age of 103. Lee had been a former Reeve of Hinchinbrooke Township and Warden of Frontenac County. He was also a builder in the Hinchinbrooke area.

Road committee? Better luck next time

A motion, brought forward by Coun. Bill Everett, to re-establish a Central Frontenac Roads Committee, was defeated.

Mayor Frances Smith said the committee had become unworkable because it was working on recommendations (requests) from the public and councillors rather than staff.

“Perhaps we can do that again in 2027,” Smith said. Meeting time change

Council directed staff to come back to the April 25 meeting with a report on the implications of moving Council and Committee of Adjustment meetings to 6pm from 4pm.

A couple of councillors argued that moving meetings to 6pm would make it more convenient for the public to attend (and make it more inviting for people to run for Council).

But Mayor Frances Smith pointed out that such things have been suggested (and tried) before with little or no success).

“We have more people watching now on YouTube than we have ever had attend in person during my 40 years on Council,” Smith said. ■

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes celebrated their history at the unveiling ot the friendship arch in Northbrook on April 12.

Lion RedEmond

By Jeff Green

The “7 in 7” regional housing project that Hasting County Chief Administrator Jim Pine brought to a combined meeting of Frontenac County and township councils last week in Verona, was similar in some ways to a proposal he brought to Frontenac County about 15 years ago.

At that time, the goal was to bring rural broadband to Eastern Ontario. The model that Pine and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) had helped set up, was to secure government funding to make large technology companies look again at making investments in rural areas where they would not normally see a reasonable return for their investment.

With up to half of the costs covered in grants, companies could see a benefit putting in the rest of the money, in return for a high market share, even in a sparsely populated area. It is fair to say that, while complaints about Internet and cell service are still a kind of bitter sport in many pockets of Frontenac County, without EORN's efforts, the situation would likely be much, much, worse.

EORN completed an Internet project several years ago, and is completing work on a Cell Gap project, which will also improve Internet service to much of the region by 2025.

One of the key factors in EORN's success as a project manager, was the ability to follow and monitor projects to completion from the contracting stage to the completion stage.

When EORN was shut out of the next phase of Internet enhancement, when the Ontario government decided to take on that role for themselves, it became unclear what would become of EORN once the Cell Gap project is completed.

The answer may be apparent now. The massive regional housing initiative, aimed at bringing 7,000 affordable housing units to Eastern Ontario by 2030 is using the same model as the earlier EORN projects.

The first step is to identify a goal and come up with a financial target. The second step is to go to the federal and provincial governments, initially through local MPs and MPPs and by lobbying various ministries, for the kind of money that is necessary to entice builders to put up housing that they would normally not be interested in putting up.

This is similar to the logic behind those earlier EORN projects, and to how affordable housing has been built by the private sector in the past.

Developers like profit. In fact they require profit. To put in a 100 unit project, whether with detached and semi-detached houses, an apartment building, or a combination of all of them, the expected sale price of those units needs to exceed the cost of building them, by quite a bit. If those units are going to be rented out, by a local housing authority or any other agency, for less than the market price, there is less or no profit to be made by the developer.

So, subsidising the cost of construction, is the only way to create interest among developers. But while the Internet and Cell-Gap projects may have been complicated, housing projects could become a quagmire.

For one thing, there will have to be dozens and dozens of contracts, each requiring a unique set of negotiations because of geography, financing, and all of the players involved in each case.

The Cell-Gap project for the entire region was done through a single RFP (Request for Proposal) and one contractor, Rogers Communications. It is about putting up 60 and 90 metre towers and equipping them with technology that Rogers works with every day.

Building even a single house involves general and subcontractors. The cost of materials and labour is rising all the time. And, as Central Frontenac's Chief Building Official Andy Dillon pointed out last week in Verona, all of the permitting and tax costs that play a big role in making residential construction so costly would need to be addressed, as would the

capacity of local building departments who would need to oversee the work.

In Frontenac County, affordable housing projects were completed relatively easily in the 1970s, when seniors housing projects in Sydenham were completed. The wave of construction in the 1980s and early 1990s that saw McMullen Manor completed in Verona and a number of smaller projects in Central Frontenac now administered by the North Frontenac Housing Corporations, was not as simple. Since 1995, almost 30 years ago, only one project, a 5 unit seniors building in Central Frontenac that went up 10 years ago, has been built.

The “7 in 7” project contemplates 800 units in Kingston Frontenac, a region with about 150,000 people. With about 20% of that population, about 150-160 of those units should be in Frontenac County.

If “7 in 7” can bring some federal and provincial money to the table, and some expertise making sure that the contracts have the right controls in place, and there is a means to exercise those controls, and the local building departments, which are already over-extended, can be beefed up, and there are willing developers and enough tradespeople available, and there is a way to manage and maintain the buildings once they are built, then maybe some of this will happen.

But it will be difficult and slow, and it will make the Internet and Cell Gap projects look like simple math compared to advanced calculus.

Our local townships will need to play a big role, in terms of capacity, staffing, and financing, in order to bring any of the “7 in 7” projects about, and ultimately they will result in upward pressure on the taxes we all pay.

But it needs to happen. ■

Joint COW-Council Meeting April 11

by Wilma Kenny

Proposed Update to Council Procedure By-law

What would usually be a COW meeting was opened as a Council meeting. Currently, Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and Committee of the Whole (COW) on the second. COW meetings provide a time for Council members to hold longer, less formal discussions of issues, but no decisions are finalized. Formal motions can only be made, seconded and voted on at Council meetings.

Amendments to this schedule are being proposed and if approved, would replace the COW meeting with a Council meeting, with the option of a COW portion included, if necessary. Also a proposed change to delegations would limit the number of (two speaker) delegations to a maximum of three per meeting. Other sections lay out the parameters and procedures of delegations.

The intent of these changes is to deal with business more efficiently and make decisions in a timely manner. Mayor Vandewal said that this would permit non-controversial, “common sense applications’ to be fast-tracked, but the option will still remain to slow things down to address concerns.

Also, the opportunity for anyone attending the meeting To either virtually or in person ask a “question of clarity’ at the end of the meeting will be removed, and the public will be directed to email any queries to the clerk’s office.

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These proposed changes will be brought to a public meeting on May 16.

After a brief discussion about changing the time of Council meetings to 6 or 6:30, Mayor Vandewal said “Why not leave the time as it is for now; any change should be made before an election, so candidates will know (if there’s an earlier meeting time), and be able to plan for it.” Councillor Pegrum was assured that staff have the option to shift their working hours when there are night meetings.

Roof fabric replacement on Keeley and Storrington sand domes

Council approved these projects be awarded to Barrett’s Farm and Family Centre who are the Contractor of Record that provides installation and service to maintain warranty of Calhoun design dome structures. Both domes will be replaced with white Elite FR fabric; budget for these projects has been included in approved Capital projects.

Noise By-law amendments

The Noise By-law was amended to include a new section making the property owner accountable not only for their own actions but also the actions of guests or tenants utilizing their property. The property owner will be fined an ‘Administrative Monetary Penalty’ which, if unpaid, will be applied to their tax bill. The amendment also includes an outline of a formal application process for a Noise By-law Exemptions request. Mayor Vandewal noted: “Now our noise by-law has teeth, this may address a lot of concerns. And the bylaw officer is not a bouncer; after 11 at night this will become an OPP matter.”

From last week’s Council: Councillor Morey expressed concern that the Township seemed to have the habit of

always accepting cash in lieu of parkland, when approving a subdivision. Mayor Vandewal said that in the past, parks didn’t seem so necessary in a rural area, ‘but I think that conversation is beginning to change; another concern was that the Township would inherit the park, if it wasn’t maintained to good standards.” He added that where a subdivision is near existing parks, the Township needed to be sure that there were access routes from nearby subdivisions. Morey said “As more land becomes developed, we may come to regret losing the opportunity for additional parkland.” CAO Fragnito reminded Council that one of the recommendations of the Recreation Master Plan is to coordinate Public Services and Development.

Re: Sunshine List

I thought your editorial regarding Ontario’s Sunshine List (April 13, 2023) offered a strong argument for adapting the Sunshine List to maintain its relevance by better reflecting those positions in the public service that receive the highest salaries.

As you note, the list was supposed to inform the public about the people “getting rich on our collective dime”, which, I think, remains a worthy objective because it offers us—citizens, tax-payers—information about how public funds are spent, and the different values we place on public goods and services, and those who deliver them. You also point out, with compelling examples, that the usefulness of the Sunshine List is waning because the threshold of $100,000 is no longer a meaningful or current indicator of potential excess and waste in government spending.

If, however, the Sunshine List started with a new base salary, say $400,000, might that generate greater public scrutiny of the province’s highest earners and help to focus public discussion on service standards, competitiveness, and sustainability of our public goods and services?

The Sunshine List has the potential to be a public asset that supports informed discussion about public spending. It would

Frontenac Farmers Market Kickoff

Council designated the Frontenac Farmers Market Kickoff Event (May 19, 3:00-7:00 in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith) as a municipally significant in support of the Special Events Permit Application to the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario. As a part of the permitting process, the event host must notify all local emergency services of the event. They must also have security (paid or volunteer) at the event to mitigate risks associated with alcohol consumption. All vendors serving alcohol must have their Ontario Smart Serve Licence and follow the provincial and federal regulations.

Organizers are working toward contracting local and regional based craft beer businesses to create a craft beer garden at the event, giving first right of refusal to Frontenac based businesses. ■

be a shame to waste something that could just as easily be modified and modernized to reflect today’s realities.

- Nicole Guerrero

Ford’s New Budget Will Hurt Students

No matter how you look at the numbers, the Ford government is letting schools fall further behind.

School boards across Ontario have been clear: cutting pandemic education funding will mean less support for kids that need it. Ford’s budget cuts that funding by nearly $1 billion, even though the pandemic’s impacts are still being felt in our schools.

Now more than ever, we all know keeping up with inflation should be the bare minimum. But next school year, the Ford government’s public education spending won’t even come close. In fact, they’re over $1.5 billion short.

This year, the Ford government has $20.6 billion in extra revenue. They’re spending $8 billion on corporate tax cuts and subsidies. If Ford valued public education, he would have made the investments our kids and their schools need.

- Fletcher Young

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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

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Four Rivers Youth Group: April 29th 10:30am to 1:30pm -

• Lookout & Lunch. Join us for a hike at Foleys Mountain and lunch at the Cove Restaurant in Westport. Ages 10 and up. Free event. RSVP Rev. Heather at 613-353-2453 or heathermclurg@hotmail.com.

Enjoy bluegrass music by Bob Burtch from 2 to 4pm on • April 30 at Battersea United Church. Admission is $25 pp. Free parking.

May 4th is the next Verona Diners Lunch Club at Verona

• Free Methodist Church, 6804 Hwy 38. 10.00/person, with music from Wayne and Mary Abrams. On the menu is Shepherd's pie, salad, and dessert.

ner and auction at the Harrowsmith S and A Club at 4041 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith. Starts at 6:30. Members $22 and non members $25. Contact harrowsmithsanda@gmail. com or via Facebook for tickets.

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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Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Thanks to Central Frontenac Roads, more specifically

• Lance Cowdy, for picking up the large pile of roadside trash we collected this past week. Remember that Pitch-In Week starts April 17 -23rd and in the Frontenacs you can get bags from your township office and they will pick up your piles when you leave them roadside. Give them a call to notify of where the bags are located, if any are overlooked. Maybe tackle your own street, ditch, or ravine to help clean up our community one section at a time, and thanks to everyone who pitches in year-round!

The SHS 150 Trivia Night will be held on May 13th from • 6:30pm at Harrowsmith Brewing Company. Trivia Night will be an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and maybe an opportunity to learn a thing or two! Some of the categories will be: Sydenham Area history; School Subjects; Canadiana; High School; Miscellaneous/Music/Movies

You can also attend the event but don't have to participate in the trivia! Social time is welcomed, sit by the fire and enjoy some of the beers made by Harrowsmith Breweries. Light food will be provided for guests. Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia will start around 7pm! Funds from this event will help to support the 150th reunion. Hosted by Chris Shibley, former SHS grad!

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Thursday, May 04, 2023 Diners Lunch Club. Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 Hwy 38, Verona, Ontario. Shepherd’s pie, mixed vegetables, salad, pie, and tea, coffee, and juice served at noon followed by the music of Wayne and Mary Abrams. Cost $8. Seats are limited, so please preregister by calling 613-376-6477 ext 303 or email Joanne Saturday, May 06, 2023 at 730pm join the Frontenac Women's Chorus and guest soloist Patty Smith for an evening of beautiful music celebrating the Ways of Water! Admission by donation, plus an item for the Food Bank. Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 Main Street, Verona.

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Jean Brown

613-336-2516

After a super duper Easter at Pine Meadow featuring Easter baskets for each resident, an easter egg hunt, gifts of chocolate squirrels, and a beautiful Easter church service our folks continue to rock on with thanks to all volunteers and contributors. Most recently Pine Meadow featured a Spa Day for the staff who are truly appreciated.

This Sat. April 22 all roads lead to Harlowe Hall for the open • mike from 1- 5. The general Public admission is $5.00 and entertainers cost $2.00. Scrumptious food is available to purchase and this event is a real hoot!

The humming birds are on their way “home” for the summer • and we look forward to their arrival, but first we are enduring the black flies!

Remember that Pitch-In Week starts April 17 -23rd and in

• South Frontenac you can get bags from your township office. Maybe tackle your own street, ditch, or ravine to help clean up our community one section at a time, and thanks to everyone who pitches in year-round!

Level 1 Burn Ban in Effect in South Frontenac, check online • for more details.

Happy belated birthday to Molly Denton-Moreland!

• Happy birthday to Hayden Peters, Lynn Snider, Rhonda

• Emmons, Deb Corcoran, Kathy Bally, Nicole Plant, Corey McCaugherty, Lori Knapp, Rhonda Storring, and anyone we missed!

Last chance to get help with your Income Tax. May 1, • 2023 is the deadline to file. South Frontenac Community Social Centre has volunteers who can complete your return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. No selfemployment, business or rental income. Pick up a tax envelope at our main entrance, fill out the forms and drop it off to us with all your tax slips inside. Our volunteers will contact you if more information is required and your return will be filed electronically. We'll call when your paper copy is ready for pick up. How easy is that?! For more info, call Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext 308.

The Highway 41 road repair north of Kaladar is a temporary • one to ensure the road was open for Easter and to allow all emergency vehicles access. The road requires a larger culvert which is being sourced and until then the hole spanning is filled with rock, which is a bit on the bumpy side. When the culvert comes the road will be shut down again- temporarily. We must persevere everyone!

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Ken Garrett Memorial Park is hosting the

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is the Craft & Bake Sale. New • location is the Golden Links Hall at 4186 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Thirty vendors, home baking and a light lunch from 9am to 2pm.

• Inverary Spring Market, if interested please contact Marie at

Friday, April 28th, 2023 is the semi annual Chinese din- •

Bon Echo Provincial Park continues with on-going restora- • tion as a result of the May 2022 derecho, resulting in certain sections of the park being unavailable specifically the Hardwood Hill campground, as well as the Abes and Essens trail and campsites #528, #529 and #530 which will be closed for the entire year. However, campsites #526 and #527 are scheduled to reopen on June 5th, 2023, but only with direct out-and-back trail access. Special thanks to the hard working staff for all their efforts.

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Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Yellow Book Boxes are now open! Borrow or Exchange

• adult books and children’s books! Located at the gates to Ken Garrett Memorial Park, courtesy of Inverary Youth Activities. Enjoy the read!

den beds and planted lettuce, kale, onions and peas. The only snow left are a few piles in the shade. The ice on the lakes are very black and should disappear this week. Last week it was lovely to be able to work outside in a t-shirt but that has changed this week. Ahhh, the ups and downs of spring!

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Colleen Steele

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Glenda and Roy Huetl for organizing the clothing drive for the family that lost their home on Thursday. She said they generously picked stuff up and even bought personal items. It's wonderful when a community can pull together in a tragedy. Many thanks, also, to the people that donated.

The Huetl's dropped donations off last Sunday and they • said they would let the community know if there was a need for specific items. They said that the family is extremely grateful for such a wonderful and generous community response!

Pitch IN! April 21 – 27. Get your yellow bags and let’s

• clean-up the roadsides! My daughter, granddaughter and I did our portion of Round Lake Road. Filled 2 yellow bags and got 23 cans and 2 bottles for the trailer!

LCBO Bottle Drive – Light Up Our Diamonds! Trailer is at

• 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th We still owe $13,000 so your support is needed and welcomed!

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What glorious Spring (or rather Summer) weather we have been having! Sure is nice to wake up hearing the birds chirping, frogs singing and not have to wear multi layers! Be careful of sunburning!

Volunteers - where would our community be without them?

Snow Road Community Centre's next music night is Satur- • day, April 29th from 7-9pm. It will be a night of 60's and 70's acoustic rock, pop and folk with The Retro Kings. Tickets are $15 and for children 6-12 $7. For more information, you can contact Mike at 613 279-1853 or visit www.snowroadcommunitycentre.com

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the “new” Storrington

• Centre. Enjoy a hot home cooked meal. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and enjoy the entertainment. Lunches are the second Wednesday of each month!

Fall Prevention! The VON invites you to a program at the

• Storrington Centre on Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30pm. For more info or to register, contact Danielle McTaggart at 613634-0130 ext 3414 or email danielle.mctaggart@von.ca 20 spots available!

Youth Dance for Grades 5 to 8 at the Storrington Lions Club

• on Friday, April 21 from 7 to 10pm. Cost is $5. The event is supervised and a canteen will be open for purchases.

• They are the heart and soul of every community . A volunteer is one who gives of their times, talent, love and dedication without looking for rewards. However, the District #4 Recreation Committee wanted to thank the numerous volunteers who have helped them either by picking up garbage, helping run the canteen at the ball game or helping at one of the other events they run. A roast beef supper complete with all the trimmings cooked by locals Tim & Penny Cota was enjoyed by all. Fifteen year member Mary Howes was presented with a certificate for all her work and dedication. A tree had been planted in her honour at the ball field as well.

Back Forty Artisan Cheese has an exciting opportunity for • someone looking to deepen their connection, understanding and relationship with food and the land from which it stems. This role consists of three main elements; wood-fired cooking, artisan cheese making and farming. This individual will be invited to stay at their off-grid cabin and immerse themselves in the farm and culinary life of the Back Forty this summer. For more details, please visit www.artisancheese.ca/news/

For anyone in and around Plevna looking for a free spa- • ghetti dinner, there will be one at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) on Sunday April 23rd at 5pm. For more information, please contact 289 200-0106 or visit friendsoffrontenac@gmail.com.

Inverary Spring Market! April 29th 10am to 3pm. at Ken

• Garrett Memorial Park. Over 150 vendors and artisans – definitely something for everyone. Free Admission. Drop in, see the displays, meet the craftsmen and enjoy the park! Fun for the whole family!

Four Rivers Youth Group: Lookout & Lunch. Join us for a hike at Foleys Mountain and lunch at the Cove Restaurant in Westport on April 29th 10:30am to 1:30pm. Ages 10 and up. Free event. RSVP Rev. Heather at 613-353-2453 or heathermclurg@hotmail.com.

Bob Burtch Blue Grass Concert at Battersea United Church

• Sunday, April 30th at 2pm. Tickets $25. Call Shirley at 613353-7337 to order pay by e-transfer to batterseaunited@outlook.com. Definitely a good time. Proceeds to support Battersea United Church.

Trees for Sale! Dog & Cranberry Lake Association is selling

• native trees. Cost for members is $3 and non-members $4. Order by Wednesday May 3rd. Pick up will be at Ormsbee’s Mercantile on Saturday May 6th from 10am to 12 noon. For info or to order dogandcranberrylakes.ca

Annual High Tea! Saturday, May 13th at 1pm at the Stor-

• rington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Cost per person is $25. Cash only bar available. Come in your finest tea attire! Almost sold out! Call Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257 for your spot. Proceeds for the Child Life Specialists at our local hospitals. Hearing Aids, Can Tabs, Eye Glasses can now be dropped

• off at the Lion’s Hall in Sunbury anytime. Just put in the bucket provided. NO eye glass cases please.

Next Community Food Bank Drive will be Friday June 2nd.

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

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Oddfellows Bingos are running in full force at the OSO Hall • in Sharbot Lake on Friday evenings, be sure to check them out!

• hosted by Parent Council.

Speaking of BINGO, there will be one at GREC on April 28

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Rick Brown, as • well as to Ruth Brown.

Melody Cooke had a taste testing party for Epicure prod- • ucts which she is now selling. If you need anything, be sure to let her know.

•

Thinking of you to Adam Scott.

Most of the roads look much better with the litter being • picked up. Let's keep it that way.

Don't forget the Lion's Club Breakfast that is coming up.

• Baseball season is quickly approaching - once teams are • finalized and coaches have been secured, you will be hearing from the coach about practices. Just a reminder that payment and the form needs to be sent in to cfminorball@hotmail.com in order for your child to be on a team. If you haven't done so, please send those in as teams have been capped at 13 so you don't want to miss out.

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Syden- • ham's Women's Institute is having a Spring Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 22 from 9am to 2pm at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Sure to be something for everyone there!

pE r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

613-353-7303

p.bird@xplornet.ca

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH: Sunday services Continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0

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. Lunch at noon.

Don't forget Samantha Schonauer and Anthony Crausen's

• Stag & Doe this Saturday, April 22nd at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. It will be a fun-filled night of dancing with tunes from DJ Rick Killingbeck, raffles and games! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door that night. All tickets purchased will be entered to win some awesome door prizes! For more information, you can contact the Bride or Groom, any of their wedding party or their parents. It's going to be a super-fun night!!

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Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

Did everyone enjoy our teaser summer? Was nice to see • some of the ground water dry up. But I’m sure Mother Nature still has a mixed up weather plan for us before we get to our regular summer…

Ticks – yuck... Here’s a good recipe for deterrent. 20 drops

• lemongrass oil, 20 drops eucalyptus oil and 4 oz water in a spray bottle, safe on humans and your 4 legged friends.

Looking for the food bank to make a donation? During our • construction project, we've moved out of the portable and into Grace Hall, but still at 4295 Stagecoach Road. Food donations can be placed in the grocery cart that now resides at the front doors, or come on in and say hello! This week, we are running low on pasta sauce and canned tomatoes, crackers, PB & J, and deodorant. Cash donations are also appreciated and can be made in person, on-line or by e-transfer to ally. dickson@sfcsc.ca. Thank you for all your support, and your patience during the construction! Thanks to our amazing community for your continued support of our local food bank.

Or if you wish join the food drive at Trousdale’s Foodland • that the Frontenac 4-H is hosting on Saturday, April 22 from 11am - 2pm, let’s get a cows weight worth of food donation in pounds…

The Perth and District Historical Society April 20, 2023 Meet-

• ing: The 1972 Hockey Summit Series - The Perth and District Historical Society welcomes everyone to its regular monthly meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth at 7:30pm on April 20, 2023. For this meeting, we’ll look at hockey blended with international politics. Sports is a language understood by all, and so the concept of using hockey, a game both Canada and the USSR were passionate about, to build a relationship between the two countries began. Our speaker is Gary J. Smith, now resident of Perth, and author of Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series. As Gary said in the forward to his book, “This intersection of hockey and history, history and diplomacy is the subject of this book.” There is a $2 to attend, all are welcome. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362. Our website at www.perthhs.org.

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Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2570

613-479-2855

Calling all euchre players! There will be a cards afternoon • on Friday, April 21 at 1 at the Ompah Hall. All levels of players are welcome. The Bridge Club will also be there as usual so you can choose your card game. Cost is $2.00.

Spring has definitely sprung. I have many different birds at • the feeder. The peepers and croakers are singing away in the swamps. Our local bittern has returned. I dug a couple of gar-

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 full schedule: info@nomadyogini.ca 613-453-4195.

Jam Sessions Return to Storrington Centre: Friday nights: • 5pm – 10pm. Admission is $2:00. No charge for refreshments.

Vendors Wanted: Limestone County Pet Treats presents • Summer Shopping in L & A. 30+ vendors, July 9th 2023, 9am – 2pm. $30 registration fee. Conservation Park Pavilion, Napanee, Ont. Registration/Questions – email: limestonecountypettreats@gmail.com

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

Marilyn Dunham would like to put out a big thank you to •

Starting May 1, each Monday at noon, they will be offer- • ing an adults’ program called Books & Company at St Paul’s on Mill Street. I will read aloud for around an hour, and there will be conversation following. We will read a mix of fiction

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, just below the Adam's apple. It plays an important role in regulating the body's metabolism, which is the process by which the body converts food into energy.

The thyroid gland produces two primary hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which help to control metabolism and influence the functioning of nearly every organ in the body. The release of these hormones is controlled by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain and secretes thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH).

When the thyroid gland produces too much or too little of these hormones, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression, while hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, can cause symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, and irritability. Thyroid problems can often be diagnosed through a blood test to measure levels of TSH, T3, and T4.

FORM 6

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001

Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

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 May 18, 2023, at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham.

Description of Lands:

and non-fiction in a casual, relaxed environment. All are very welcome! The program will run until June 26 (note: no meeting on Victoria Day).

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Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

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.

April 27, 5pm to 7pm. The dinner will include, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Mac & Cheese along with Caesar Salad. There will also be a Silent Auction. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted, at the door. Please come out and support the kids.

It was great to see that our Library retains • it’s existing hours.

On Saturday, April 29, 11am the Arden Le- • gion will hold their 2023/2024 elections.

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amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

1. Roll No. 10 29 010 030 05340 0000; On Big Clear Lake; PIN 36249-0114 (LT); PT LT 2 CON 11

PT 6, 13R8026; T/W FR475074; SOUTH FRONTENAC EXCEPT FORFEITED MINING RIGHTS, IF ANY; File No. 21-02

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $65,000

Minimum tender amount: $9,395.91

2. Roll No. 10 29 010 030 41730 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36247-0128 (LT); PT LT 11 CON 14 BEDFORD PT 6, 13R11607, S/T FR702462; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-04

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $55,000

Minimum tender amount: $9,489.11

3. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 07005 0000; On Thirteen Island Lake; PIN 36252-0325 (LT); PT LT 2 CON 1 BEDFORD AS IN FR135587 BEING PT ISLAND IN THIRTEEN ISLAND LAKE; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-05

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $161,000

Minimum tender amount: $16,268.38

4. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 07008 0000; On Thirteen Island Lake; PIN 36252-0229 (LT); PT ISLAND IN LIMITS LT 1 CON 1 THIRTEEN ISLAND LAKE BEDFORD AS IN FR640176, S/T DEBTS IN FR640176, S/T BENEFICIARIES

INTEREST IN FR640176; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-06

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $134,000

Minimum tender amount: $15,854.69

5. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 07015 0000; On Thirteen Island Lake; PIN 36252-0445 (LT); PT ISLAND IN LIMITS LT 1 CON 1 THIRTEEN ISLAND LAKE BEDFORD AS IN FR640176, S/T DEBTS IN FR640176, S/T BENEFICIARIES INTEREST IN FR640176; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-07

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $64,000

Minimum tender amount: $10,844.35

6. Roll No. 10 29 010 050 18005 0000; Hillcrest Lane; PIN 36240-0027 (LT); PT LT 23 CON 6 BEDFORD AS IN FR165032 W OF PT 1 13R15648; T/W FR165032; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-10

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $116,000

Minimum tender amount: $12,763.42

7. Roll No. 10 29 020 040 25050 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36252-0259 (LT); LT 3 CON 4 BEDFORD LYING SW OF DESERT LAKE EXCEPT PT 1 13R8617; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-15

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $184,000

Minimum tender amount: $14,999.46

8. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 05950 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36291-0302 (LT); LT 35 PL 24 EXCEPT FR266882 AND FR168310; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-27

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $3,600

Minimum tender amount: $5,073.24

9. Roll No. 10 29 040 050 06505 0000; Marshall Lane; PIN 36252-0446 (LT); PT LT 1 CON 1 BEDFORD ABUTTING RDAL BTN TWP OF LOUGHBOROUGH AND TWP OF BEDFORD AND SURROUNDED BY THIRTEEN ISLAND LAKE; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-31

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $72,000

Minimum tender amount: $10,259.86

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, any environmental contamination concerns or availability of road access, any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. the assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/ tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.ontariotaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Jesse Collins

Acting Deputy Treasurer

The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac

4432 George St. Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0

613-376-3027, ext. 2347

dt@southfrontenac.net

taxsale@southfrontenac.net

• ing 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. Style Revival will be open Saturday, April • 29 from 10am to 1pm. It will also be open, as usual, Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.

Sydenham's Women's institute will be hold-

The next Storrington Lion’s Club Youth Dance is this Friday, April 21st from 7pm –10pm. All kids in grade 5 – 8 are welcome. $5 at the door, supervision is provided and there is also a canteen.

The next Women's Luncheon will be held • Tuesday, May 2 at 12:30pm at MOM’s Restaurant. While waiting for our food to arrive, Trish Green from Atkinson’s Garden Centre in Hartington will give a talk about yearround gardening, raised flower beds and timing for planting. If anyone would like to bring a package of seeds, it will be donated to the local food bank. Please register by April 30 at 613 374-2703. The April Women’s Luncheon was attended by around 20 women, most of whom wore Easter bonnets. Three received homemade Easter decorations made by the talented Connie Varrette. The next Senior's Diner's Club (55+) will be held on Thursday, May 4th, at Verona Free Methodist Church. Refreshments, salad, Shepherd’s pie, and dessert will be served. $10.00 per person. Music from Wayne and Mary Abrams. Contact Joanne Silver Coordinator of Meal Programs at 613-376-6477 ext. 303 to reserve a spot.

Join the Frontenac Women's Chorus and guest soloist Patty Smith for an evening of beautiful music celebrating the Ways of Water! Admission by donation, plus an item for the Food Bank. Saturday, May 6, 7:30pm at Verona Free Methodist Church, New Leaf Link (NeLL) is holding their 50/50 • fundraiser Tickets on sale now. For more information www.newleaflink.ca New Leaf Link (NeLL) is a non-profit charitable organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities. NeLL provides programming in Arts, Healthy Living and Community participation. They focus on activities that develop independent life skills, communication, exercise, social interaction and community involvement. NeLL is a place for everyone to learn together and build friendships.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

Apologies to all, but line dancing has been • postponed until further notice.

The Kennebec Rec. Committee’s Annual • Trash Bash, begins Saturday April 22, with children and youth who want to participate. Meeting at the United Church, at 10am, there will be a cleanup of the Church property and then everyone will move to the Kennebec Recreation Park. Any youth who wishes community hours should join in.

On Tuesday April 25, the Trash Bash continues, meeting at the Kennebec Community Centre, at 9am. All collectors, will be given Trash Bags and water. Everyone should wear the appropriate clothing along with gloves, boots and have bug spray, if necessary. If you have a trailer or truck please come out and help move the trash from our streets to the dump. You will have the necessary pass. We thank everyone in advance, for their participation.

Please don’t forget the Arden United • Church fundraising Concert Sunday April 23, at 2pm. A coffee and tea social will be available after concert. Admission by free will donation (100% donation goes to the Church).

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be • sponsoring their “All you Can Eat” breakfast, Saturday April 22, at the Oso Hall, 8am to 11am. This month the proceeds will go to the Food Bank.

• 25, at 7pm.

There will be a Pastoral Charge AGM April

The Kennebec Recreation Committee is • hoping that everyone will attend the upcoming Kids’ Klub Fundraising dinner, Thursday

It’s Pitch-In Week! 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. There will be a spring vendors market at • Ken Garrett Memorial Park in Inverary on April 29th from 10am – 3pm. For more info, call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email mac. wilkins@outlook.com.

Bob Burtch Bluegrass Concert Sunday, • April 30th, 2-4 pm Battersea United Church. Tickets $25 from Shirley 613-353-7337 and/ or by e-transfer to batterseaunited@outlook. com.

We’re hosting the Battersea Pumpkin Fes- • tival spring start up meeting on Monday, May 1st starting at 7pm. If you’re interested in joining us, please email me for more info and directions. All welcome!

Dog and Cranberry Lake Association is • hosting their annual tree sale. They have 9 different species of native trees for sale. Trees are $3 for members and $4 for non-members. Order deadline is Wednesday May 3rd. Trees will be available for pick up at Ormsbee's Mercantile on Saturday May 6th from 10am – 12. For more info, people can email dogandcranberrylakes@gmail.com or visit dogandcranberrylakes.ca.

Touch the Truck is back on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 4-7pm 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! Donations of food items or cash for the BBQ will be collected to help stuff-the-truck in support of the Southern Frontenac Community Services food bank. For more information email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-3763027 ext. 4447.

How do fish party? With seaweed. •

DENBIGH

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

That hot sunny stretch of weather last week was pretty amazing. Hopefully you had an opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors. And the Denbigh Lake ice went out on Sunday April 16, 2023.

The Vennachar Free Methodist Church in- • vites everyone to an Open Mic Night on Friday April 28 at 7pm. Come bring your instruments and friends and enjoy a night of great music.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is • hosting a Euchre Night at the Denbigh Hall for $2.00 on Friday April 28 at 7pm. The plan is for them to be every second Friday night.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is hosting • BINGO at the Lions Hall in Griffith on Tuesday April 25. The doors open at 6:30pm and BINGO starts at 7:30pm.

Greater Madawaska Senior Housing • and Denbigh Griffith Lions invite you to The Queen’s Tea and Fashion Show. The event is Sunday April 23 from 1 to 3pm at the Lions Hall in Griffith. Dress your best and come enjoy Nostalgic fashions from the 80’s and 90’s designed by Reina Coulthart.

Land O’Lakes Community Services is looking into offering their Foot Care Program in Denbigh. They need a minimum number of clients to run the program in this area. If you would like more information please contact Land O’Lakes Community Services at 613336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636.

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

Volunteer Week is Upon Us -Let’s Celebrate!

This week, April 16-22, is National Volunteer Week (NVW), and it is appropriate that is also ties in nicely with the upcoming Pitch-In week that happens annually the 2nd-3rd week of April. In Frontenac, the thank you dinners have begun for local volunteers and the townships are also supporting local clean up causes with free pick up of roadside bags for the next two weeks.

National Volunteer Week 2023’s theme is “Volunteering Weaves Us Together. This reveals the importance of volunteering to the strength and vibrancy of our communities through the interconnected actions we take to support one another. These diverse forms of sharing our time, talent and energy

By Kelli McRobert

strengthen the fabric of our community.” NVW is in appreciation for the over 24 million volunteers that support local causes throughout Canada. #NVW2023 for more information go to https://volunteer.ca/nvw

Last week, the Hinchinbrook Rec Committee hosted a tasty roast beef dinner with all the fixings to thank their committee members for all the hard work they have put in this past year. The dinner was an annual event, however, COVID had stopped the events for the past few years. This year was the first year back since the hiatus and 20 members enjoyed a fabulous hot meal at the Parham United Church Hall. Shout out to Tim, and the volunteers, who worked behind

the scenes planning and preparing a menu of roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, buns, pickled beets, dills, and a lovely Foodland vanilla cake for dessert.

Along with a few announcements by Tina Howes, there were some fun games of word search and puzzles to win a pretty door prize. Meetings are normally the third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 PM, and Tina noted that they are always looking for more volunteers to help with the canteen and other fundraising events.

After dinner, there was a special presentation by Chairman Bob Teal to Mary Howes on behalf of the Citizens of the Township of Central Frontenac for her “15 years of dedi-

cated service to the district 4 Recreation Committee.”

The framed certificate also went along with a tree being planted in her honour at the local Parham Fair Grounds so the tribute will continue to be represented locally for years to come.

Along with friends, family,

and recreation committee members, Councillor Nicki Gowdy was in attendance to thank Mary for all her hard work.

Thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to support the various organizations in our community. Without you, it would

Classical Music Recital at Arden United Church

Sylvia Goodeve (Piano) Patrick Kline (Cello) Philip Candelaria (Guitar)

Sylvia Goodeve could not have known, when she and her partner Bill Wong became full time residents on Blue Heron Ridge Lane on Kennebec Lake last summer, that she was joining a community with a unique musical history.

And, that she would soon add another chapter to it.

The Arden Glee Club and its fearless leader Helen Prasky, and Arden’s jazzy Ardenaires, brought together dozens of people to rehearsals each week, and hundreds to concerts throughout the year.

Later, Arden based piano tuner Larry Lightstone organised a number of concerts, featuring guest musicians, at the Kennebec Hall. He also played a role in finding new homes for pianos, not in use. Larry passed away at 78, in 2020.

Helen died, at the age of 93, in early 2022, and the Glee Club and the Ardenaires are both no longer going, but Sylvia Goodeve has a part of their legacy.

Sylvia is a pianist from Ottawa, and although she suffered a concussion a few years ago that has restricted her ability to work, it has not affected her ability to play the piano. She did not bring her piano with her when moving full time to Blue Heron Ridge, but shortly after moving in

she learned that Helen Prasky's Baby Grand was not being used, and soon after that, it became hers.

She has also continued to play music with Cellist Patrick Kline, formerly of Ottawa and now living in Arnprior. When they were both in Ottawa, they formed 2/3 of an ensemble, with violinist Reiko Lokker, called 234 strings.

They will be joined at a concert this Sunday (April 23) by guitarist Philip Candelaria, who Sylvia Goodeve describes as the celebrity musician on the group.

Philip Candelaria also lives in Arnprior, and was the founder of the Canadian Guitar Quartet in 1999. He has performed around the world as a solo artist, and with the quartet, and taught at both Laurentian University and the University of Ottawa.

The concert came about for a couple of reasons. Sylvia and her partner Bill have become involved with the Arden United Church since last summer, and wanted to encourage people who are still reluctant to return to church after COVID, and to raise money for the church if they can.

“I am also looking forward to performing again, and to be able to play with Philip and Patrick will be a real treat,” she said, “and the church is a beautiful intimate space to play in.”

There is not a lot of repertoire for piano, cello and guitar since it is not a standard combination of instruments for a trio, so some music had to be adapted so they can all play together.

“We will also be performing as a combination of duos, throughout the afternoon. I will play with Philip, and with

be difficult to meet the ever-changing demands of the residents in Frontenac County.

And to Mary Howes, congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to your community. ■

by Jeff Green

Patrick, and they will also play together for some pieces. The concert will have a Latin theme, which fits the season, and Latin and Spanish rhythms are very suited to the guitar,” she said.

It promises to be an enjoyable, high level performance.

The concert starts at 2pm on this Sunday, and admission is by free will donation, with all proceeds going to the church. The Arden United Church is located at 1076 Railway Street in Arden. ■

Flyers Return From Provincials

As Champs Submitted by the Frontenac Flyers

In youth sports the word champions is often tied to success in the win-loss column. Our U13 Frontenac Flyers have certainly had tremendous success in this regard. The OMHA provincial champships held in Barrie was the final test for this hard working and enthusiastic team.

Owing to centre size and catchment area, the Frontenac Flyers have been classified as a C centre. In this tournament, the competition were all B Centres, all ranked in the top 10 in the province. Our young athletes put on a show. The team returned with 1 win and 2 losses narrowly missing out on the semi-finals by a one goal margin. Both loses were of the narrowest 3-2 margin. This team certainly put a scare into the competition and continued the flyer tradition of punching above its weight.

Instead of the wins and losses, this team remains champions for the way they played the game. Here are just a few examples that illustrate the character and growth of this team.

Mid way through the season, hard-working Johnny McNichols was on track to record his first ever hat-trick. The team recognizing this accomplishment, sacrificed ice-time, and their own scoring opportunities to continually give John fantastic looks and touches. They played unselfish hockey to support a teammate.

Upon witnessing his diminutive and tenacious defence partner take a dirty hit along the boards, Team Captain Evan Hole quickly intervened and sent a message to the opposing team that the flyers won’t be pushed around. When questioned by the coaching staff, Evan mater-of-factly stated “No one takes a run at Lukey”. He gave the coaches no room to argue.

Watching the young-gun duo of Kane Thomas and Ethan Tryon was like watching a magician with the puck. Their talent was only matched with the pure joy and enthusiasm they played the game. You cannot wipe the smiles of their face.

With the injury of veteran defenceman Hunter Brown, the team went to the

Structure Fire On Hwy 7 In Kaladar

The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fire on Hwy 7 just west of Kaladar to assist the Fire Department with traffic control.

On April 12 at approximately 12:30 p.m. the L&A OPP responded with the Addington Highlands Fire Department and Stone Mills Fire Department to a structure fire that quickly spread to a grass fire due to the high winds. The grass fire spread approximately 200m east of the residence. The grass fire is currently under control and the Addington Highlands Fire Department

and Stone Mills Fire Department are working on the structure fire. Hwy 7 was down to one lane of traffic being directed by police, craet some traffic delays in that area. L&A County officers remain on scene with the Addington Highlands Fire Department and Stone Mills Fire Department and are asking motorists to use caution and have patience as the fire department makes the scene safe. The roads will be fully reopened once the Fire Department is satisfied that the "hot spots" are contained. ■

glass where he was sitting for the team cheer. This was an unprompted gesture of camaraderie The U13 Flyers had a fantastic year. The older, testosterone filled 12 year-old players were wonderful mentors and protective teammates. Their younger and much smaller 11 year-old teammates brought child-like enthusiasm to the rink. They complimented each other ter-

rifically. They practiced hard. They competed hard. And they had a heck of lot of fun playing the game they love. Coach Troy Stubiniski summed it up best - “these players were wonderful ambassadors for youth hockey and our community. I cannot count the number of times I have been pulled aside by refs, opposing parents and coaches complimenting our team. I am proud to be their coach” ■

Inverarys Alexis Hollingsworth Publishes First Novel: The Life We Choose

By Jeff Green

Alexis Hollingsworth keeps pretty busy. Still in her mid-twenties, she is on maternity leave from her job as a medical assistant. In addition to looking after her youngest daughter, she is also busy with two older girls. On top of that, she recently moved from Harrowsmith to a home on Washburn Road near Inverary.

Nonetheless, last fall the voice of “my high school teacher telling me that the only way to be a writer was to write kept popping up in the back of my head, said Alexis Hollingsworth in a telephone interview early this week.

So, at the beginning of this past winter, she began work on the novel that would become the “Life We Choose” which has just come out on Kindle Direct. The story line came from different experiences of friends and relatives as well as personal experience.

“The book is a romance that takes the classic "Boy meets girl" and adds an empowering twist for women who find themselves feeling stuck in toxic situations,” she said.

The lead character in the novel, Clara is a young woman who has a child with her high school sweetheart. They part because he is not ready for the reality of parenthood, and Clara then marries another man. This second relationship is a toxic one.

The book follows her story as she navigates her second relationship and learns how to develop a working co-parenting relationship with her child’s father.

Clara is left with some big decisions to make, and the book explores how she makes those decisions.

“I believe in the importance of spreading the word to women in our community to not only follow your biggest dreams as

Sharbot Lake High School & The Cadet Corps

A 75th Reunion memory

In 1948, when the school opened its door for the very first time, World War Two had just ended three years previously. Many men and women of the area had gone to war and sadly some hadn’t come home. The Canadian Armed Forces funded cadets in schools to train young men and women in various skills that would

help them serve their country, if called upon.

Head to toe uniforms were provided for all students, new shoes had to be taken home and polished until they shone. Uniforms were pressed for the big inspection day, the first would be May 24, 1949.

Students were taught how to march, fire rifles, first aid, signals, and there was even a drum and bu-

by Dianne Lake

gle band.

The north east property of the school became the parade square, where drills and marching were taught. Also on the property of the school was a rifle range. Proper handling of rifles and ammunition was taught.

On May 24, 1949 dignitaries from the armed forces came to inspect the troops and their skills.

In the picture you will find (left) Cadet Major Thomas Hughes, commanding officer and Lieut. Thomas Sargeant, platoon commander. Other commanders were Frances Alexander and Lorraine Wood. Cadet Captains were Roy Grant, Cecil Garrett, Sgt. Major Boyce Gray and pla-

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toon sergeants were Gary Hawley, Beatrice Kellar, and Doreen Warren.

The Perth Citizen Band came and played on the front lawn of the school. A large crowd of parents and interested town peo-

ple gathered to watch the inspection, and after the inspections the students all marched through the village. Cadets continued on at Sharbot Lake High School until 1968.

Bring your memories

September 16, 2023 from 1 pm - 5pm for a meet & greet of former students and staff on the “parade square” which is now Granite Ridge Education Centre. ■

How Live Music Survived the Pandemic: Jon McLurg & Noah St. Amand

By Peter Bird

Jon Mclurg, Singer, Song Writer, Guitarist, and Cajon player

Q. Carol Gilpin (Fan Club Secretary)

told me that you have nearly 800 fan club members, mostly in the Maritimes, how did this come about?

A. When I began to do on-line-shows in May of 2020, it was mostly people listening within the Kingston area, with the occasional listener from across Canada and sometimes from another country.

It seems, a mother and daughter singing duo in Twillingate, Newfoundland, named Karen Churchill and her daughter Joanie, shared my on-line-show. I believe a lady in the GTA, picked it up and shared it too. It was then my viewership began to grow. Independently from them, Carol saw my on-line-show. She began helping to forward the requests, messages, and comments, because while you’re playing, you miss a lot of feedback. Then she started coming over and encouraging more people to share the on-line-shows. That’s how it started to snowball. The Fan Club is just about a year old. It’s interesting that Carol used to live about a ten-minute drive from where I grew up near Elginburg. I was in the area for 20 years playing music she didn’t know about. It was only when she moved to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia that the Fan Club began to grow to over 800 members, which is pretty awesome. My music page is five times bigger than it was just before the pandemic started, just from people sharing.

Q. You have been influenced by singers like Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Country Blues singer Mississippi John Hurt, and John Prine.

A. When it comes to guitar playing and folk singing, Mississippi John Hurt, and John Prine are probably my favourites. My dad first mentioned them because he saw them at the Mariposa Folk Festival. The 60’s for Mississippi John Hurt, and 70’s for John Prine. Mississippi John Hurt’s guitar

playing was a big part of how I became interested, but also the way he interpreted an old song like Jimmie Rogers’ Waiting for a Train from the 20’s, a yodelling song and make it totally new. His guitar style was very hypnotic, like Piedmont Blues. It’s a variation of ragtime, the guitar’s answer to syncopated piano, I love that way of playing. John Prine’s guitar playing was inspired by Elizabeth Cotton (Freight Train), really simple but supports a song like a ballad very well. I’ve always loved that. Those 2 did have an impact. My dad and I even went down to Peoc, Avalon, Mississippi, where Mississippi John Hurt lived. It’s just a tiny place where you could see the country store where he sat and played guitar. His house, which you could call a shotgun house, named because it’s so long you could shoot a shotgun without hitting any of the walls. We got to see the music festival that honours him, that’s been going on for years. I got to play a few songs on the Sunday morning, kinda the gospel part of the festival.

Q. How much of an influence did Bob Dylan have on you?

A. My dad had a few of his LP’s, The Times They are A-Changin’ is the one I remember most, listening to it over and over again and reading the liner notes. I put it on tape and listened to it in the car. It was very powerful and for many, the gateway into folk music. He had such a repertoire of music, more than 600 songs. Also his knowledge of the music of that generation, 20’s and 30’s old ballads. You can find truths in the music he wrote, or talked about, in interviews. Boy, he was an influence on me for sure.

There was also Pete Seeger who wrote songs that would draw people in. There was a joke that he could sing a song twice at the same time. He would announce the next line out loud to the crowd so they would know what was coming. I had the good fortune to see him twice.

Q. A couple of your songs I recently heard, ‘Away Up On The Mountain’, is supposedly about Division St. and Foley

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A. Yes, I took inspiration for that from Foley Mountain, but there’s one line in there about a radio tower, which is actually located south of Glenburnie. The granite fountain…it just fit in with the lyrics. And Agamemnon’s spear probably came from studying Agamemnon in Greek mythology at school.

Q How about ‘Blue Pin Stripes’?

A. This song was inspired by a visit to Value Village. I saw some fabric on display that conjured up the song and the title. “The bells of old St. Mary’s chimed was referenced to St. Mary’s Cathedral, and “went up the hill to the Fort” is, of course, Old Fort Henry.

Q. How many songs have you written?

A. About 120 songs but not all were recorded.

Q I’ve known you for about 10 yrs. How do you feel you’ve improved over that time?

A. Over the last 10 yrs., I’ve been playing a lot more different gigs, and become more confident. I’m freer with phrasing, and more confident in singing, and playing with a lot of groups, Chris Murphy, Jessica Wedden, and Turpin’s Trail. Also my friends Al and Chris. We played around downtown Kingston, and we used to play every Wednesday at the Musiikki Café, downtown Kingston. My guitar playing has become cleaner and more confident. As a member of Turpin’s Trail, we’ve played and sung together, and I concentrated on singing harmonies.

Now I’m trying to focus on more song writing.

Q. You completed a tour of the east coast in 2022, what are you preparing for 2023?

A. My plan is to do about a week in Ontario at the end of March and a couple of weeks in April, and then May is going to be quite busy in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. August will be Newfoundland. Last

year, the tour was seven straight weeks, so this year I’ll have a break in the middle.

Q. Do you prefer playing in a band, or playing solo?

A. I enjoy both. When I play solo in public, it has more of a coffee house feel, quieter. I often play in brewpubs or microbreweries. Chris Morris finds me bookings and he knows where all these places are. Microbreweries are between a coffee house and a pub, they can be a little loud, but people aren’t there to drink a lot. Sometimes in the pub situation it gets a bit loud. Turpin’s Trail play more in the places like Cross Roads in Sharbot Lake which is a nice environment. The Tir Nan Og downtown is a bit noisier. The beauty of playing in Turpin’s Trail is the wide range of songs that we collectively know and play together. We can adapt our repertoire to suit the environment. I can also have a different role from playing the guitar. I can play the Cajon (pronounced cohone) while singing. It’s like a drum. I can also switch and play the mandolin. It gives me a chance to try different things. Of course, when it comes to original songs played in the group, you hear them in a different way with a different treatment. When I’m solo on FaceBook, I’m isolated, but still in front of an audience, it’s an internet thing!

Peter. Thank you Jon Noah St. Amand, Double Bass player Q. Noah, how did you get into Turpin’s Trail?

A. It’s a bit of a complicated story. My brother-in-law, Matt Baetz had a recording studio in Kingston called Long Shot Records. Matt was recording one of Jon’s albums, I think it was “Time is Tall”, and Chris (Murphy) was playing a pretty prominent role in it. Matt had the idea of having Chris come in and do the backup tracks to make it more upbeat and less folky for Jon’s album. I filled in as bass, but I was

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Jon McLurg and Noah St. Amand

Frontenac County And ‘7 In 7’ Regional Housing Plan

At a combined meeting of Frontenac County and the four Frontenac township councils, representatives from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC) and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) were on hand with updates on the activities of the two inter-related organisations. It was also an opportunity to brief new members of the Frontenac councils about the history and mandate of the two organisations.

The Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus is made up of the wardens from 13 county governments in Eastern Ontario, from Stormont Dundas and Glengarry at the Quebec border to Peterborough County at its western edge. While Cornwall, Brockville and Belleville are included, urban centres Ottawa and Kingston are not.

The EOWC was founded in 2002, as an informal lobby group, pressing both the federal and provincial governments to address a massive infrastructure deficit that had been created partly, when provincial highways and bridges were downloaded to the collection of rural municipalities.

The EOWC was incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation, representing the interests of the 13 municipalities. The wardens make up the board of the EOWC, and an executive is elected annually. As well, three priorities for each year are identified and form a work plan to advocate for the collective and individual interest of the members.

The three priorities for 2023, as explained by Renfrew County Warden and EOWC Chair Peter Emons, are stabilising funding and some operational guidelines for paramedic services, human resources and other issues related to long term care, and the urgent need for affordable housing in the region.

Peter Emons brought on Jim Pine, the long serving Chief Administrative Officer in Hastings County, who has spearheaded a number of EOWC initiatives over the years. Pine will be retiring from Hastings County at the end of June. He spoke about the EOWC “7 in 7” initiative, a multi-year project being promoted as a regional response to the provincial housing initiative.

“7 in 7” is the goal to build 7,000 affordable units in Eastern Ontario within the next 7 years,” Pine said. “It is an ambitious plan, and it will require funding support from both senior levels of government to come about.”

“We picked 7,000 units because that represents about half of the waitlist for affordable housing in our region,” said Pine. “With an average wait time of 5 years, 10 for certain types of housing, it is a problem for our residents. I like to say, “if we

don't solve this, who will?”

Frontenac County Deputy Warden Frances Smith said that in her own township of Central Frontenac, “I've talked to a lot of people who are in need of housing but have taken their name off the wait-list, because they don't see the point in remaining on it, so that 14,000 is only a portion of the real need. But I agree, we need to start somewhere.”

The “7 in 7” project has a hefty price tag, $3.1 billion, based on the assumption that it costs $440,000 to build a single unit. Multiply that by 7,000 and it comes to $3.1 billion. In order to raise that kind of money, the federal and provincial governments will be approached to see if they can each pitch in $1billion, leaving the rest to be raised locally, or invested by builders through an incentive program that is under development.

As part of the preliminary work on the project, Eastern Ontario has been divided into smaller units. Frontenac County is lumped in with Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, and the City of Kingston, which is included in this project even though it is not a member of EOWC. This sub-region is slated for 1317 of the 7000 units, at an estimated cost of $585 million.

The inclusion of Kingston is relevant to Frontenac County, because affordable (social) housing units in Frontenac County are administered by the City of Kingston, with funding from Frontenac County. Eight hundred of those 1317 units ($354 million) are identified for Kingston-Frontenac.

“If we are tied in with Kingston, does that leave about 200 units for Frontenac County, based on our percentage of the population?” asked Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers.

“I'm not sure about the exact number for that,” said Pine, “there are a number of factors, including wait list and population.”

Earlier in the meeting, Frontenac County Warden Ron Vandewal said that the Verona Seniors Housing Project, and the Sharbot Lake Public School Project are being proposed to the EOWC as potential pilots for the “7 in 7”.

“We appreciate the leadership Frontenac County has taken, as a leader in communal servicing which is key for multi-unit projects in rural areas, and we will look at those pilots that Warden Vandewal mentions as potential pilots for “7 in 7”.

According to Jim Pine, this project, if successful, could act as an incentive to encourage the construction of 14,000 market value units by property developers, leading to substantial economic activity and jobs in the region in the coming

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Frontenac County Council will be considering a resolution to endorse the “7 in 7” regional project at the regular monthly meeting this week. A consulting group has been hired to move the project through its next steps, and develop a business plan.

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network is also slated to play a role in coordinating the project once it gets going.

EORN presentation

Lisa Severson, the Communications Director for EORN, along with Marco Smits, EORN policy analyst, presented an update to the Cell Gap coverage project that EORN is overseeing in the EOWC region. EORN is a not for profit corporation that was created by the EOWC about 15 years ago to develop and bring to fruition large technology projects aimed at bringing high speed Internet and cell service to the entire region. The two projects it has managed use the same funding model. For the Cell Gap coverage project there were matching financial contributions from the federal and provincial governments and smaller contributions from member municipalities. This pool of money was used as an incentive to bring new and improved cell-phone technology to the entire region, including more remote areas that cell providers would not otherwise be interested in covering because they have a small customer base.

Rogers Communications made the winning proposal when the Cell-Gap project went to an RFP process. As Marco Smits outlined, the project is at its mid-point. Over the entire region, the project will bring new equipment to 312 existing towers, a process that is almost complete, and will also result in the construction of 260 new towers, which is taking longer to get done, but is slated to be complete within 2 years.

“In Frontenac County, there are 13 upgrades and 13 new towers planned. The upgrades are all done, though none of the towers have been completed yet. Seven of the towers have seen the completion of the land use authority step in the process, which is a key point,” said Smits. “It takes up to two years to secure land, and get to the point where the location is an authorised site. That's something that the municipalities can help us with, to get the land-use authority as quickly as possible.”

EORN was working on a new broadband Internet project, a follow up to a successful project it ran in the early 2010’s, when the Province of Ontario decided to make Internet upgrades a provincial priority that is managed centrally. ■

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Over the past three years our Branch #334 here in Arden has been struggling to keep our doors open and offer any Branch activities due to the restrictions placed upon us by the recent epidemic of Covid 19 that plagued our Nation. Consequently, we have not been able to recognize our Military, RCMP Veterans and Active Service Personnel over these past few years.

With the recent generosity and overwhelming support from our local community and surrounding areas of Northbrook, Denbigh, Flinton, Plevna and Mountain Grove, we have been able to hold two successful events that brought in valuable finances to our branch in Arden. As a result, and with several additional fundraising events planned for the balance of this year, we would like to plan an event in 2023 to honour all our Veterans, RCMP and Active Service men and women in our area.

Even though some of you may be known to our branch, I am asking that each of you, known to us or not, kindly let me know who you are so I will make sure everyone is notified personally when we have a specific date planned.

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Celebration of life

Celebration of Life for PETER RUThERFORD

(June 5, 1953- March 21, 2023)

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“The things that make me different are the things that make me, me.” ~ piglet

P EARCE , Glen

please join us on april 29th to celebrate the life of Glen pearce. the gathering will be a drop-in event from 11:30 to 3pm at emmanuel united church in Northbrook.

Light lunch will be provided. everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring stories and pictures of Glen.

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Gail passed peacefully in her 86th year at home in the presence of her loving son Tony Hammond who was primary palliative caregiver for Mom’s final 6 months. Tony’s diligence and love were instrumental in ensuring Gail’s wish to live out her days in her own home were achieved – a truly remarkable accomplishment. A special thanks is extended to her beloved niece Jenny Kain, who assisted in providing end of life care for Gail; as well, a special thanks to her niece Lee Demerling, and to her sisters Val and Martha who spent many hours by her side during her final months. We also extended a special thank you to Dr. Sandra Cowan, Jessica, Valerie, Marvin, Christie, Megan, and the entire South Frontenac Home Palliative Care Team.

Predeceased by her husband William Robert and her brothers Neil and Mike. Survived by her children Tim, Annette, Tony, and Clinton (Meryem), her grandchildren Daria, Shyenne and Robert Cameron and her ever-lovingsisters Val and Martha.

Gail’s childhood was spent in Hamilton, Ontario which is also where she met and married Bill Hammond and where she began her teaching career. A hugely popular teacher, Gail left an indelible mark on many of her students, some of whom remained in contact with her to the end. Gail left teaching to open a business with her sister Martha, after which Gail retired to her sanctuary –her cottage in Godfrey, Ontario. In between, were trips to Paris, London (to indulge her love of tennis at Wimbledon), Bermuda, Banff, and Hamilton, but Gail always returned to her slice of paradise on Buck Bay. In this beautiful nature setting, Gail, a lover of all animals, also welcomed and cared for many four-legged friends.

In June 1977, much to the surprise of various nieces and nephews, for whom Aunty Gail had achieved favourite aunt status, Gail and Bill adopted 4 children ages 4, 5 and 6, providing phenomenal lifelong love and care and forever changing their lives. The worries of Lee, Vaughn, Mark, Dan, Joe, Andy, Allan, Jen, Jacqui, Anne, Nancy, Dan, Will, Sue, Janet, Chris, Donna-Lee, and Hugh were soon allayed as it became obvious this extraordinary woman had the capacity to maintain favoured aunt status even in motherhood - a capacity that extended to grand nephews and nieces and great-grand nephews and nieces more numerous by the years.

Her infectious laugh is fondly remembered by Meryem, John, Nancy, Olivia, Connie, Gordie, Ruth, Lauren, Melissa, Bonnie, Laura-Lee, Anita, Suzanne, Gary, Lindy and a multitude of others who were fortunate enough to share time (and a beer or two) with this amazing woman.

A very special thank you to all those who made the time for a trip or phone call during Gail’s last months to let Gail know how much she was loved and appreciated. Online condolences, memories and funny stories can be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome. com. A celebration of life will be held in the summer.

Daisy Ella Haw (nee Gott) passed away peacefully & quickly after a valiant battle with Alzheimers on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Haw. Dear mother of Albert “Bert” (Heather) Haw of Hamilton and Anne (late Kevin) Colliss of Arden. Grandma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Timothy Haw, Amanda Haw, Lindsay Colliss and Kirstin Colliss. Pre-deceased by her parents Johnnie & Annie Gott, brothers Elgin, Bill, Ken and sister Joan. She will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret Tupling, brothers Aubrey, Bob (Sandra), Wayne (Laurie) Gott and sisters-in-law Pat and Angela. Daisy will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 on Friday, April 21 from 6-8pm and Saturday, April 22 from 11am-1pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00pm. Interment will take place at the Salem Cemetery on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00am. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

BROWN; Richard Kevin

January 13, 1958 - April 10, 2023

Suddenly but peacefully on Easter Monday April 10, 2023 we lost our beloved Richard Kevin Brown surrounded by his family, his wife Heather Margaret (Birdsell), sons Jacob (Laura), Adam (Robyne), Christopher (Lisa), daughter Amanda and grandson Kurt. Poppa to grandsons Kurt, Ashton and Tristan. He will be greatly missed by his mother Vera Brown, brothers Steve and Paul (Lynn) and sister Wendy Paulette (Steve) and his inlaws Tammy Younan (Tom), Parker Birdsell (Lisa) and Kyla Simpson (Chuck) as well as his nieces, nephews, friends and many other relatives. He was predeaced by his father Kenneth Brown and sister-in-law Cheryl Brown. He is loved beyond measure. His absence will leave a tremendous void in many lives and his selflessness and kindness will be remembered by everyone who knew him. Cremation has been entrusted to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a future date and the family would like to invite all to attend a Celebration of Life for Richard in the future. Details for the Celebration will be announced when a date has been set. Thank you for the love and support during this difficult time. Memorial donations made to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) Kingston Health Sciences Centre or the North Frontenac Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

F REEMAN , Charlotte Anne (nee Stanley); it is with heavy hearts we announce that charlotte has passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family at the Kingston Health sciences centre on april 10, 2023 at the age of 54. charlotte will be missed by her loving partner daniel sayeau “danny”, her children alex (rebecca) of Kingston, Mitchell (Mara) of Kingston, and Karlie (Logan) of Battersea. Loving daughter to Frederick and sandra stanley, daughter in law to Gloria (late Gerry) and caring sister to Frederick (Bertha) of dessert Lake. charlotte will be missed by her best dog pals Frank and sophie, as well as many friends and extended family members. those wishing to make a donation in memory of charlotte may do so to the Kingston Humane society or to Madd aquamation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place on her birthday, arrangements entrusted to wartman Funeral Home - Kingston, online condolences can be forwarded on www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

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the Rev. Dr. Karen Sue Bach (neé Kennedy) died at home on april 13, 2023, at 77, after a prolonged battle with cancer. she is survived by her husband steve of 56 years, her daughter cassandra and granddaughter sandy, and her son Michael and son-in-law Mike Neff, in addition to two living brothers and an endless array of extended family. Karen worked in the family business with steve until completing her Ba in english and Master of divinity at the university of toronto. she also received a Master of psychology and an honorary doctorate. Karen spent 10 years as the campus chaplain at uoft, representing both the presbyterian and united churches. she went on to lead evergreen centre for street youth for another 10 years before ending her career in leadership at yonge street Mission. she engaged with various organizations during her life, including chairing the ontario Multifaith council on spiritual and religious care. Karen and steve relocated from toronto to perth road village (north of Kingston), where they became entrenched in the community. Karen continued to work with the various presbyterian and united churches in the area and occasionally preached at her home church of perth road united. at home, in the spring, summer, and fall, she and steve tended their garden, and in the winter, they tapped maple trees to make maple syrup. she was intelligent, funny, opinionated, bossy, gracious, generous, kind, and the most beautiful creature to walk the earth. she will be missed by many in ways that can never be explained. a service and celebration of life will occur at perth road united church on april 29, 2023, which will also be streamed on Zoom. please don’t send flowers – donate to Perth Road united instead. For more information about donating or attending the service, please email revkarenbach@gmail.com

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KiNNEY aUto WRECKiNG Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FOr SAlE

aBoVE GRoUND PooL, 16’ x 48’, includes filter, pump, cover, ladder & chemicals. Must be removed. $300 OBO, 613-273-2883

CENtRaL BoiLER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com

CENtRaL BoiLER oUtDooR FURNaCES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613332-1613. www.chesher.ca

CLEaN DoUBLE CUt RED CLoVER seed $3.00 per lb. 55lb. bags, makes great frost seeding, 613-353-2460

FRESH LiVE BULLHEaDS – Norris Bait and Tackle – 8877 Hwy. 42 Westport. 273-6462 oiL taNK, 800 litres, new in 2021, value was $3,199 best offer, 613-449-8997 oLD toWN CaNoE, Saranac, 14’, molded seats, live bait holding tank. $600. Terry 613374-1774

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

HElp WANTED

FiSHiNG CaMP attENDaNt: Live in/seasonal position. CLEaNERS for season opening and Saturdays only. Bobs Lake. Descriptions, go to www.cedarhavencottages.com

SCREEN REPaiR PERSoN for wooden framed doors and windows. Pay negotiable, 613-279-2182

HElp WANTED

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

HuNTING

FiREaRMS & HUNtER EDUCatioN CoURSES – Call 613-335-2786

pErSONAl

MaY tHE SaCRED HEaRt oF JESUS be adored, glorified, loved and preserved through the world now and for ever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. Say this prayer nine times per day for nine days. By the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude.

SErVICES

aDVaNCED FootCaRE – RN. “Let me take care of your feet” – in home foot-care. Diabetic care, fungus treatments, corns, callous, ingrown nails. Call 613-929-8956

Garden Club Asks BMO To Reconsider Closing Branch

We are writing to respectfully express deep dismay, and to request an open-minded review, in mutual good faith, of the recently announced decision (via form letter) to close the Northbrook BMO branch, effective September 29, 2023.

We are a remote, culturally diverse community population of 4,057 permanent residents; 252 small to mid-sized local businesses, and 8,360 seasonal residents. There are 2 local government branches, a healthcare clinic, long term care facility, service clubs, fully comprehensive education centre (JK-12), marina, resorts and tourism businesses, the vibrant and popular Bon Echo Provincial Park, a strong Indigenous presence, and multiple faith groups.

North Frontenac and Addington Highlands cover a wide geographic area including considerable wilderness forests and lakes in the Canadian Shield of south-eastern Ontario, primarily north of Highway 7.

Unlike other small communities who have had branches close; There are no other financial institutions within minimally, a 75km or more radius.

There is no public transportation, and many customers and/or young prospective customers are already isolated

BMO has been the integral linchpin community builder, serving and promoting this remote community for 58 years

aNYtHiNG MEtaL, FREE PiCKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 613375-6377, leave message.

HaNDYMaN SERViCE 40 years experience. Repairs, home construction/ renovation including window installation, tile, siding, plumbing etc. No job too small. Call Lloyd Hartwick 613 -539-2544.

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

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

TOWING

B’S RaDiCaL RiDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

Until relatively recently the BMO Northbrook branch experienced many years of deserved prosperity and a strong community presence, making a positive impact and providing multiple building blocks for a solid legacy

There was no public consultation

BMO is instrumental in providing banking services to a community that has either no, poor or inconsistent internet service. There is much economic disparity

There is a vulnerable, aging, rural population requiring in-person financial service and assistance There are many small and mid-sized businesses as well as individual customers who must rely on local in-person contact for secure banking services and financial advice which ATMs and impersonal on-line banking algorithms cannot replicate

We ask you to please, reach out to regional BMO decision makers on this vital matter which will have an immeasurably farreaching, dire impact on our community.

Mary Kelly, Land O’Lakes Garden Club.■

lIVE AuCTION

Saturday, april 29th, 2023

auction: 10:00 am | Preview 9:00 am Cobden agricultural Society Hall 43 astrolabe Rd, Cobden, oN K0J 1K0 Estate Items, Antiques, Collectibles, Nostalgia, Memorabilia, Coins and Much More!

Jim Beere, auctioneer 613-326-1722

visit www.theauctionhunt.com for photos

machinery Consignment Auction

Saturday, May 6th, 10aM

Lombardy Fairgrounds (In the Barn) 6 Kelly Road, Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0 Taking consignments of farm machinery, industrial equipment, ATV’s, RV’s, trailers, fishing & hunting related items, fencing, feeding equipment and more!

South

See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

to Consign Call today!

Jim Beere, auctioneer 613-326-1722

MeMoriaM

Bivalent COVID Boosters available for walk-ins again!

if it’s been 168 days from your last shot or Covid infection, you may be eligible for a booster. see our Facebook page for more details.

lnveraryPharmasave, 1B-3810 Perth Rd, lnverary • 613-653-6337

NORTHERN HAPPENINGS

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

Friday April 21

oMPaH - CaRDS aFtERNooN 1pm. Ompah Hall. All levels of players welcome, bridge & euchre! Cost $2.

SHaRBot LaKE - LEGioN SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Meat Loaf, $17, supper at 5:30.

iNVERaRY - YoUtH DaNCE 7-10pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Grades 5-8, all kids welcome. $5 at the door, supervision, canteen.

Saturday April 22

SHaRBot LaKE - aLL YoU CaN Eat

BREaKFaSt 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Hosted by SL Lions in support of the Meals on Wheels Program.

HaRRoWSMitH - SPRiNG CRaFt & BaKE

SaLE 9am-2pm. Golden Links Hall. Hosted by Sydenham Women’s Institute, 30 vendors, light lunch available.

BELLRoCK - PaNCaKE BREaKFaSt 9-11am. Bellrock Hall. Free, donations welcome.

aRDEN - aNNUaL tRaSH BaSH 10am. Arden United Church. Starting at the church and moving to the park. The bash continues

Tuesday April 25 9am.

SYDENHaM - FooD DRiVE 11am-2pm. Sydenham Foodland. Hosted by the Frontenac 4-H Club.

HaRLoWE - oPEN MiC 1-5pm Fourth Saturday of every month. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, Entertainers $2. All welcome. Refreshments available. Info - Marie 613-336-2557

SHaRBot LaKE - WiNE SCHooL BY

BRENt 2-5pm. Rock Hill B&B. Session called Italian Wine Basics II. Cheese & Seed To Sausage Charcuterie served along with 4-5 wine samples for $60 + tax.

MCDoNaLDS CoRNERS - MaPLE CHiCKEN

DiNNER 4:30-7pm. McDonald’s Corners

Agricultural Hall. Happy Hour 4:30-5:30, dinner 5:30-7. Tickets $25 single, $45 couples. Tickets

Music Cont from p10 also playing in a band called Infotourist at that time. That’s how I came to know Jon and Chris. At this time, Crooked Wood and Turpin’s Trail co-existed and Chris had the idea with Brian Flynn, a former fiddle player with Crooked Wood, to have one band name. So we proceeded from there, and that’s how we became a fivepiece Turpin’s Trail.

Q. I believe that you might have been responsible for the name Turpin’s Trail.

A. I think I suggested it. Turpin’s Trail on Fogo island is a place that Chris and I were familiar with, and we had been going through a lot of names for a while. I had quite a lot of experience walking and went to Fogo Island on a family vacation. On the first trip we took, there was a grey and rainy sky. We decided it was too wet to take the kids on a six K hike. My wife had returned to the hotel to get warmed up and dry with the kids so at around five o’clock in the evening I set off on my own. When the trail loops back, you come along the coast and you see some of the most spectacular scenery you can imagine, and at that point, the sun broke through and I was bathed in this golden light and burned this sight into my memory. So subsequent chats with Chris went on from there.

Q. What is your approach when playing bass with Turpin’s Trail?

A. The way I approach playing bass is to make the song better and resist the urge to play too much. I didn’t know Jon was a drummer, so when he started playing the

available until April 14th at Highlands Country Store, email mdcas.office@gmail.com or from Patti-Jo Wilson.

Sunday April 23

DENBiGH - tHE QUEEN’S tEa & FaSHioN

SHoW 1-3pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Dress your best & enjoy nostalgic fashion from the 80’s & 90’s.

aRDEN - LEt’S CELEBRatE SPRiNG 2pm. Arden United Church. Enjoy some rousing classical music with local musicians Patrick Kline (cello), Philip Candelara (guitar), and Sylvia Goodeve (piano). They will play music with Spanish/Latin flavours! Admission by free will donation - all proceeds to the United Church, coffee and tea after concert

PLEVNa - FREE SPaGHEtti DiNNER 5pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than making new friends! Enjoy the company and conversation and leave with new friends. For more information contact Grace-Ann at (289) 200-0106.

Tuesday April 25

DENBiGH - BiNGo 6:30pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Doors open at 6:30.

SNoW RoaD - MUSiCiaNS CiRCLE 7-10pm Last Tuesday of every month. Snow Road Community Centre. Join us for an evening of sharing, learning and enjoying music! Cost: $4 at the door toward hall rental Play and sing along with fellow musicians. All musicians and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass) are welcome. Play along with others in a relaxed, supportive setting. Contact Mike Kennelly at (613) 2781853 or kennmich4297@gmail.com

Wednesday April 26

aRDEN - CoMMUNitY DRoP-iN 10am-3pm. Arden Legion. Community Living-NF invites everyone to join for lunch provided by the Arden Legion $10/pp.

Thursday April 27

aRDEN - KiDS CLUB FUNDRaiSiNG DiNNER 5-7pm. Kennebec Hall. Spaghetti, lasagna, mac & cheese! Silent Auction.

Friday April 28

HaRRoWSMitH - CHiNESE DiNNER & aUCtioN 6:30pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Members $22, non members

Cajon and playing it extremely well, it was great to have that bass and drum relationship. Jon also plays guitar, so if there is no percussion then there are 2 other guitars that I can use to pick up the rhythm. When Jess Wedden is playing fiddle with us, we can coordinate with Jon playing the Cajon.

Q. Singing harmonies and backup how do you find that?

A. I have been very fortunate in that I was doing that before playing with Chris. His knowledge and understanding and his ability to sing and build harmony lines, is easy to follow. I’ve benefitted from singing in other bands, but Chris has been a big help in that department. When you hear a band that has good harmonies, you know they’ve put in the work.

Q Is there anything else you’d like to add.?

A. Last summer I was watching Chris run the jam sessions on Fogo Island with the people that attend, who are less experienced musicians, but who want to get an idea of how this stuff works, Chris is such an excellent teacher and he’d be teaching stuff that I know, and I’d be thinking that is exactly the way you should be describing it, but sometimes in a way that never would have occurred to me. As to his relationship with Jess; where she is at the present moment, it’s mind-blowing how good she is, and yet she is still benefitting from that mentorship from Chris, because he is such a good teacher.

Peter: Thanks Noah ■

SAlE - Thur. Apr. 20 - Wed. Apr. 26

Hwy 38 verona (613) 374-2112

$25. Tickets & info harrowsmithsanda@gmail. com or FB.

DENBiGH - EUCHRE NiGHt 6:30pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Hosted by the Denbigh Rec Committee. $2 VENNaCHaR - oPEN MiKE NiGHt 7pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Bring your instruments & friends for a great night of music!

Saturday April 29

iNVERaRY - iNVERaRY SPRiNG MaRKEt

10am-3pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Free admission, over 100 vendors. Info Marie 613449-4744 or email mac.wilkins@outlook.com

VERoNa - StYLE REViVaL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.

aRDEN - 2023/2024 LEGioN ELECtioNS

11am. Arden Legion.

SNoW RoaD - MUSiC NiGHt 7-9pm. Snow Road Community Centre. A night of 60’s & 70’s acoustic rock, pop & folk with The Retro Kings. Tickets $15, kids $7. Info Mike 613-279-1853

Sunday April 30

FLiNtoN - tRaPPER’S CaRNiVaL 10am4pm. Flinton Recreation Centre. Vendors, demonstrations, friendly competition, bucket auction & more! All welcome, FREE event.

VERoNa - SiLVER JEWELRY tRUNK SHoW

10am-4pm. Nicole’s Gifts. Annual Spring Silver Sale! Tons of beautiful earrings, bracelets, rings & more. BattERSEa - BoB BURtCH BLUE GRaSS CONCERT 2-4pm. Battersea United Church. Tickets $25, order & info Shirley 613-3537337.

Monday May 1

RaiLtoN - MoNtHLY BiNGo 7pm First Monday of every month. St. Patrick’s Church. All benefits go to local charities

Tuesday May 2

VERoNa - WoMEN’S LUNCHEoN 12:30pm. MOM Restaurant. RSVP April 30th to 613-3742703

Wednesday May 3

SYDENHaM - toUCH tHE tRUCK 5-7pm. Keeley Road Public Services Complex. Join the Public Services Department, South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, Frontenac OPP, and Frontenac Paramedic Services for this fun, free event! Aligned with Emergency Preparedness Week, Touch the Truck will feature educational

information, kids activities, a BBQ by donation for charity, and of course, lots of big trucks and equipment to explore.

Thursday May 4

VERoNa - DiNERS LUNCH CLUB 12pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Sheppards pie meal followed by music from Wayne & Mary Abrams. $8. Limited seating, register & info Joanne 613-376-6477 x 303 or joanne.silver@ sfcsc.ca

Regular Happenings

oPEN MiC — GoDFREY 1-5pm Sundays, biweekly. Glendower Hall. Country/Bluegrass/ Gospel $2 cover charge. Info Roy/Joan Sheppard 613-374-5477 ◾ INVERARY 6pm

Fridays. Inverary United Church. The Sunbury Music Association presents. Doors open @ 5PM. $2 cover charge. Call 613-653-4447 for further details

PERtH RoaD - FoUR HaNDED EUCHRE 1pm Thursdays. Harris Park. $5, includes light refreshments

PERtH RoaD - PERtH RoaD ViLLaGE CRaFtERS 9:30-11:30am Wednesdays. Harris Park. You don’t have to be crafty to join! Drop-in or call Peggy for info 613-353-2635. PLEVNa - SoCiaL aND CRaFt tiME 10am Thursdays. Clar-Mill Hall. Bring your lunch, coffee and tea available. Info Carlie Rainville at 613-479-8023 or drop in. Hope to see you there!

SHaRBot LaKE - aa MEEtiNG 8pm

Mondays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall).

SHaRBot LaKE - iNtRoDUCtioN to tai CHi 10-11:30am Wednesdays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). For info John Pariselli 613-279-2662.

SHaRBot LaKE - KiDS ZoNE 5-6:30pm Wednesdays. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. For kids between 4 and 12. Contact Pastor Mark for details - 613-985 -1242

SNoW RoaD - SNoW RoaD FitNESS 9:3010:30am Wednesdays. Snow Road Community Centre. Regular Fitness — 11am-12pm Wednesdays. Snow Road Community Centre. Free Fun & Fitness classes. Gentle Fit

SYDENHaM - CRoKiNoLE - Not JUSt FoR KiDS! 2pm Thursdays. Sydenham Legion. VERoNa - CHURCH SERViCE 10am Sundays. Trinity United Church. We welcome everyone VERoNa - tHE tWiStED KNittERS GRoUP 10am-12pm Wednesdays. Trinity United Church. All knitters and crocheters welcome.

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.

Artist Claude Lemay Exhibits at MERA May 7

For the entire month of May, the work of Claude Lemay will be on display at the MERA Schoolhouse. Please join us for a special “meet the artist” event on May 7th.

Claudel (Claude Lemay), a self-taught painter, favors mixed techniques, incorporating printing and collage into her works. She works with different media, such as acrylics, which she often uses together with a variety of gels to produce to desired texture, and paints with watercolour and pastel as well. All of these materials allow her to delve into abstraction more effectively. Futhermore, her her artistic experience has led her into introspection through colour, texture and the creative process. Her works, fruit of a dialogue where the conscious and unconscious overlap, transmit emotion at its rawest. They adopt an abstract and contemporary

style, which stands out for the richness of its palette and texture.

“I use colours to symbolize the emotions, energy, and dynamics of human interactions. Warm colours like reds, oranges, and yellows often represent intense and passionate interactions, evoking feelings of excitement, tension, and drama. On the other hand, cool colours such as blues, greens, and purples often represent more serene and contemplative interactions, evoking feelings of calmness, tranquility, and introspection. In addition to the choice of colours, the arrangement and interplay of shapes in my abstract art also play a significant role. Contrasting shapes create tension and drama, representing the complexities and contradictions of relationships. Monochromatic colours allow me to convey the multifaceted nature of human identity, where emotions and experiences

are layered and complex. Through the use of colours in my artwork, I strive to communicate the emotions, experiences, and perceptions of human interactions through a visual form. Colours serve as a language that helps me express the intricacies and nuances of relationships, capturing the essence of human connections in a way that words alone cannot convey.”

You are invited to join Claude at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners (974 Dalhousie Concession 9A) on Saturday May 7th from 2 to 4PM to meet the artist, view their works and purchase that “must have” piece. To arrange to see the exhibition at times other than the Meet the Artist event, please contact Wayne Stryde gwstryde@outlook.com. ■

TOWNSHI p OF SO u TH F r ONTENAC

News & Public Notices

Level One Fire Ban Now in Effect

Effective Wednesday, April 12, 2023 a Level One Fire Ban is in effect in the Township of South Frontenac. No fireworks and open air burning except for campfires and cooking fires. South Frontenac Fire and Rescue has responded to several fires already this spring due to dry burning conditions. We’ll continue to monitor conditions—please see our website and social media for updates.

Notice of Public Meeting

Pursuant to By-law 2016-73, Schedule “5”, The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting at 7 pm on May 16, 2023 regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2017-76, Being A By-Law To Provide For Governing The Proceedings Of The Council, The Conduct Of Members And The Calling Of Meetings.

The proposed amendments to By-law 2017-76 are related to select sections of the Council Procedure By-law primarily related to the administration of Council, Committee of the Whole, Delegations as well as Public Meetings Related to Planning Matters.

Members of the public can review the agenda and register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on our Events calendar. Residents can submit written comments to the Clerk at jthompson@southfrontenac.net until noon on May 16, 2023.For more information please contact James Thompson, 613-376-3027 ext. 2239 or email jthompson@ southfrontenac.net.

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

All roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads until 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.

liViNG HeRe

Pitch-In Week April 21-27

This will be the eleventh year South Frontenac has participated in Pitch-In Week where we encourage residents to help clean up roadsides. After an extremely windy winter and spring, there seems to be more than the normal share of unwanted litter so grab your picker sticks and let’s go! Pitch-In bags are available at Township offices and stores that sell bag tags. Full bags will be collected on your regular collection day the week of April 24. No bag tag is required for pitch-in bags. As always, be road wise, be visible, be careful and call the Township for any assistance. Thanks for helping to keep South Frontenac beautiful!

Spring Opening of Fields and Diamonds

We will be monitoring the conditions of our Township fields and diamonds and plan to have them open and available for use as early as May 8 if conditions are good. We’ll continue to monitor conditions after opening and may need to close the fields and diamonds if they become saturated. The decision is based on conditions that can potentially make sport fields unsafe or damaged. Conditions such as standing water, muddy areas and frost or frozen ground are potential causes for closing fields. For more information, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

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 Summer Hours

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot has now returned to summer hours. 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.

Dig Safe Month

April is Dig Safe month. Did you know there is a service called Ontario One Call that acts as a link between buried infrastructure owners and homeowners who are planning to dig? If you are planting a tree, building a fence or a deck, digging a new garden, or doing any project involving digging, request a site locate least 5 days ahead of time by using their web portal at ontariononecall.ca or by calling 1-800-400-2255. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s the Law!

Sale of Land by Public Tender

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Take notice that the Township is having another sale of land by public tender on May 18, 2023 in addition to the current sale of land by public tender on April 27, 2023. For further information regarding both sales and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or see the ads 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

• 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

• 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 by May 3 at 1 pm.

• RFQ-PS-2023-05 – Request for Quotation for Street Light Maintenance. Please email your quotation to tdunlop@southfrontenac.net by May 3 at 1 pm

Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac. See our Tenders page on our website for full details.

Upcoming Meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings:

• April 27, 2023 – Heritage Advisory Committee, 1 pm

• May 2, 2023 – Council, 7 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.

SaleS event

on until May 31/23

PB-2520

21.2cc Handheld Blower $20995

www.asselstinehardwareandservice.com

Asselstine Hardware

6826 Road 38, verona On 613-374-3400

Open 7 Days a Week

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm

Sat: 8am-5pm.

Sun: 9am-4pm

Quilt of Valour Presented in South Frontenac

In 2006, Lezley Zwaal hand stitched 3 beautiful quilts and presented them to Canadian Armed Forces members who were injured and recovering in hospital, as a way to say thanks and to offer comfort during their healing. This grassroots initiative became an inspiration to others and the Quilt of Valour was born. In 2009, Quilts of Valour was officially launched as a not-for-profit organization with chapters across Canada, and it continues today through the efforts of hundreds of volunteer hours. The quilts each have a theme that are often customized to the recipient, while still maintaining a military undertone.

Locally, there are a group of quilters that cover Perth to Kingston, and Brockville to Napanee, and they receive up to 80 nominations per year. Their group (Rideau Lakes Westport) consists of 35 men and women who are passionate about the work they do, as they plan, create, and stitch these customized works of art. I had the pleasure of meeting with Cait Maloney, who has been volunteering with QOV for the past three years, and presented the quilt as she filled me in on a few of the details of this worthy cause. She noted that each quilt can take up to 10 days to complete, and any surplus quilts are shared amongst the other provinces to meet demands. They also supply to the Transition Centre where members are being medically released back to the civilian world, a

gesture to recognize their service and love of country.

To date, the organization has presented 20, 443 quilts since inception, and all levels of the group are volunteers with no paid positions. Each quilt represents a nominated service member who was injured in the Canadian Armed Forces, given as recognition for the sacrifices they made. Past recipients have been quoted saying “I will cherish this gift of love, understanding, and compassion forever.” It is easy to see the effect it has on them as the quilt is wrapped around them, a literal ‘National hug from a grateful nation’ as it embraces them with vibrant colours and a deep connection to each stitch, representative of the hard work and skill required to piece the detailed blocks together.

On each quilt there is the following quote:

‘Handmade with love, respect, and gratitude for your sacrifice to Canada.

May the hugs stitched into this quilt give you comfort, strength and love.”

As the group gathers monthly, they plan out their next design, share information, and replenish fabric so they can work at home. QOV will communicate with the family of the receiver to determine if there is a preferred colour or theme to reflect their individual personality and passions. On this occasion, the Montreal Canadians were an underlying theme, and there was a nod to ‘EOD Guy’ (explosives), with a

custom block representing the unit they worked in.

The weather was bright and sunny, as the family gathered around and grandchildren played with ‘grandpa’ as he received his customized quilt. The room drew quiet, as the small intimate group listened to the presentation, a powerful moment of pride, kindness, and love. Their ‘grandpa’ who is quite humble, is uncomfortable with all the fuss, as well-deserved as it is, as he accepts the poppy laden quilt. He proudly displays it for all to see and notes that he has picked out ‘just the right spot’ to mount it to showcase the beautiful, cherished quilt. The significance of the gift seems lost on the grandkids, it seemed, as he is just ‘grandpa’, not a veteran who has served, and not, thankfully, someone who was lost in a battle overseas, just a faded memory or a nostalgic black and

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white photo. Just grandpa, as they giggle and cuddle with him as his holds them close, perhaps a tear welling up, as he pulls them in under the large warm cloth, a tender moment not lost on those bearing witness. The quilt lays with honour on the sofa, family and friends mill about, sharing a bite or two, and enjoying the warm spring day. The quilt will be a legacy to carry forward throughout the years. One stitch, one quilt, one veteran, one Nation.

If you would like to become a volunteer, donor, or nominate a veteran please contact Quilts of Valour -Canada Society at the following website: https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/

Thank you for those who have served and to QOV for their kindness, and compassion. ■

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Lezley Zwaal displays the quilt created by the Rideau Lakes Westport Quilts for Valour group.