Vol.23 No.16

Docs Make Impression At London Conference, Thanks To The Business Community

by Jeff Green

Deborah Krause, Executive Director of

the Sharbot Lake

Family Health Team,

and Dr. Jeanette Dietrich, from the Sydenham Medical Centre and the Kingston Rural Family Health Organisation, made their second trip to the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada annual conference in London last weekend.

But unlike their first trip in 2022, this time they had something extra to offer, thanks to the local business community.

“After we made presentations to local councils and the county early this year, Richard Allen from the Economic Development Office put us in contact with some local businesses, who were more than willing to help us out,” said Deborah Krause this week, after returning from the conference.

At the end of the weekend, Krause and Dr. Dietrich came back with a list of 26 names of medical students, residents and doctors to follow up with. And a few of those people will be coming to Frontenac County this summer, if only to cash in on some of the goodies that were donated by local businesses.

In addition to products that they brought with them to the conference for

prize draws, from businesses like Seed to Sausage, Fine Chocolate by Ludwig, Hartington Equipment, and hats and mugs from the county and townships, there were some items that could only be enjoyed by coming to the local communities.

“Richard Allen encouraged us to promote experiences as well as fixed goods, and put us in contact with the tourism group in Sharbot Lake. So, we were able to offer a stay at Rock Hill B&B, paddling from Frontenac Outfitters, and a stay in a Yurt at the Woodland Escape near Arden. So at least a couple of those 26 contacts will be coming this summer, thanks to these donations.”

She added that the fact that the businesses have been so supportive demonstrates to both her, and Dr. Dietrich, that the local communities understand how important medical services are to the growth of their own businesses and the region.

“We still have a long way to go,” she said, “as we have four positions to fill in Frontenac County, and just about all of the doctors wanted to know about financial incentives, which we can only offer for Sharbot Lake at this point.

“But the experience this year was much more positive than last year, and with 26

names we have some follow up opportunities. We have our fingers crossed that we will get a good lead out of this.”

The proximity of the Sydenham and Newburgh Medical clinics to the Napanee and Kingston hospitals, and the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team to the Perth hospital, is also a positive, Krause said, because many of the doctors and students they talked to were interested in emergency medicine, as well as family medicine, and a combined practice is an option for rural clinics located relatively close to

emergency departments in urban centres. The proximity of the Sydenham and Newburgh Medical clinics to the Napanee and Kingston hospitals and the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team to the Perth hospital is also a positive, Krause said, because many of the doctors and students they talked to were interested in emergency medicine as well as family medicine and a combined practice is an option for rural clinics located relatively close to emergency departments in urban centres. ■

ATV Club Wants To Expand Motorised Trail To Harrowsmith

Dust suppression an issue in Verona

By Jeff Green

M arc Moeys, the founder and president of the Verona ATV Club appeared before Frontenac County Council at their regular monthly meeting in Sydenham last week (Wednesday, April 19). He talked about the relationship that the 250 member club has developed over the last four years with Frontenac County, over maintenance and monitoring along the motorised section of the trail that runs

from the trailhead in Verona, north to Clarendon Station in Central Frontenac, where the Ottawa Valley ATV Club takes over.

“I live on the trail myself,” said Moeys, “I run it, I walk it, I cycle it, and about 2 times a week I 4-wheel on it.”

He said that his club members help supplement county efforts regarding trail maintenance, and they ride the trail wearing identifiable clothing and approach ATV

trail users when there is an opportunity to encourage safe usage of the trail and to encourage them to join the club, and the Ontario Association of ATV (OATV) Club, which the Verona ATV Club is affiliated with.

Although membership is not necessary for ATVs using the K&P north of Verona in Frontenac County or along the eastwest Trans Canada trail along Hwy. 7, it is necessary once the trail hits the Renfrew County border, where it connects with a network of trails that are managed by the OATV.

Moeys said that it would be a benefit to his club's membership if Frontenac County changed its policy and required membership in order for ATVs to use the trail.

“We do what we can with the dues that we collect from our 250 members, but we could do a lot more, and save money for the county, if we had 1,000 members, for example,” he said.

Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender pointed out, for Council's benefit, that last year Frontenac County appointed a special committee, headed by Wayne Robinson of Sharbot Lake, to look at ATV passes on the trail.

The committee was needed because the Ontario Association of ATV Clubs as well the Tweed based Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance both manage their own

trail networks in the region and have their own pass systems. An integrated pass would be preferable for all ATV trail users in the region, but while work is ongoing, that has not happened yet.

“That’s one of the reason why. under council direction, there is no pass required for ATVs on the K&P Trail,” Pender said.

The main reason for Moey's appearance before Council was to request an extension of ATV usage of the trail south to Harrowsmith, where the K&P Trail meets the Cataraqui Trail.

“What's in Harrowsmith? Pizza, Gilmour's, which we all love, and gas, which is important for ATV people. If we could then approach the Cat Trail people about accessing their trail to the west, we could get to the trails in Lennox and Addington.”

Warden Ron Vandewal said “I want to first thank the Verona ATV club for the invaluable service you are providing, it's very valuable to the trail system and a great partnership, and we do appreciate it. When notices of motion are going to be served later in the meeting, we have a councillor who is going to move a notice of motion about your proposal, and then it will go to a committee and they will be bringing it back for us to look at, some-

Dr. Jeanette Dietrich and Deborah Krause attended the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada annual conference in London in search of doctors.

Sarah Hale, Emma Fox and Hope Andrew in rehearsal for Ciara's Coming Home. The play opens Thursday April 27th and runs thru Sat April 29 th at 7pm with a matinee Sunday April 30th at 1pm at Oso hall. Tickets are available at the door or The Cardinal Cafe, Sharbot LaKe Pharmacy, The Treasure Trunk and C4 Convenience in Arden.

Still Early Days For Verona Housing Project, Open House Told

At a community open house that was held last week at the Verona Lions Hall, a building project slated for Verona Street was discussed.

South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal made it clear that questions about water supply and septic services need to be answered before anything can happen.

“If we can’t secure a water supply and sewage for more than 5 units, the project will never go anywhere,” he said to a crowd of about 30 interested Verona residents at the meeting.

A presentation, which was spread out on large boards around the Verona Lions Hall, where the meeting was held, had details about the location of the project, including a map of the property that has been purchased by the township, some of the potential housing types that it may include, and the provincial hurdles that it must overcome.

An oral presentation, led by South Frontenac Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects Troy Dunlop, was interrupted, a couple of times, by questions from some audience members about the intentions of the township to build social housing, without enough public input.

Dunlop explained that his initial role was to determine what kinds of density will be possible on the site, using site specific communal servicing, (for water and sewer services) without putting a municipal water and sewer system for all of Verona, which

is so costly as to be non-viable. This position was echoed by Mayor Vandewal.

“You did it in Sydenham, and I was living there at the time and it cost me $13,000 to hook up,” said one attendee.

“I was on council at the time,” said Vandewal, “and we were given a directive by the province to do that in order to deal with contaminated water. And we did not put in a sewage system. None of that will happen in Verona.”

Others were concerned about the mix of housing being proposed, expressing concern about the implications of a social housing project at the site.

The plan that the township has been working on includes a mix of housing that will be available for seniors only, with and without rent subsidy, as well as full market rental units for family and senior use, and subsidised units as well. The proposal is at an early stage, with a wide target range for the total number of units, between 58 and 134 units.

The next step is to do the technical work to find out about water supply and sewage possibilities and determine what the provincial regulatory framework will look like. If all proceeds well, the township intends to come back to the public for further input.

All of the material about the project is available at Engagefrontenac.ca, under the South Frontenac Projects banner – Verona Master Plan. ■

time in the future. It will not be dealt with today, but the process gets underway.”

Vandewal also pointed out that the Cataraqui Trail management, and users to the east of Harrowsmith, have clearly expressed that they “are not interested in considering making that section of trail motorised.”

Later in the meeting, Councillor Ray Leonard, the second South Frontenac representative on the council, put forward a notice of motion regarding referring the matter to committee. Leonard's motion will be brought to the May meeting.

Before that, however, another matter regarding ATVs on the K&P was raised, dust suppression. A report on some of the issues and proposed solutions.

“In periods of hot and dry weather, this heavy weekend use can create dust and have negative impacts on quality of life for neighbours of the trail, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities on their properties. Staff have also noticed an overall increase of dust in recent years, as weather events become more extreme,” said the report, which focusses on the Verona section of the trail, which is where most of the official complaints about dust have been coming from.

The report proposes,

with labour provided by the Verona ATV club, to increase the amount of dust suppressing calcium Chloride that the county already applies on the trail, at a cost to the county of an extra $6,000, in addition to the $15,000, that will be spent to apply calcium chloride once this summer along the entire trail. Targeted areas in Verona would receive 6 treatments instead of one.

The report also discusses options for paving at intersections with major roads, as well as paving the entire trail through Verona, pointing out some of the concerns raised by paving, including cost.

In response to the motion stemming from the report for the county to work with the Verona ATV club on dust suppression, Councillor Niki Gowdy (Central Frontenac) said she thinks looking at improved dust suppression along the whole trail would be advisable rather than only looking at Verona.

“That's where the official complaints have come from,” said Ron Vandewal.

Gowdy's proposal to consider the whole trail in addition to the Verona 'hotspots' that the ATV club will address, was included in the motion, which passed ■

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The consulting team from JL Richards at the Master Plan open house in Verona.

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There are 77 households on the waiting list for rent geared to income housing units (RGI) in Addington Highlands for 42 units, Lynn Chenier, director of social services for Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS) told Council at its regular meeting April 18 in Denbigh.

PELASS administers 300 rent geared to income units in Lennox & Addington, the vast majority of which are in Greater Napanee, she said.

She said PELASS has participated in a variety of projects including public-private partnerships.

“Most recently, we’ve been able to create an affordable housing project located in Tamworth which will soon be ready for occupancy,” she said. “L & A hasn’t had an opportunity in many years to develop affordable housing.”

She said Addington Highlands has 25 RGI units of which 16 are non-profit and one is rent supplemented.

The eight units in Tamworth include six ‘affordable’ ($686/month) and two RGI. Four are ‘barrier-free.’

“A friend of mine was told there is a seven-to-10 year wait time for getting into Pine Grove apartments,” said Coun. Ken Hook.

“A lot of people will never make it into a unit because of wait-time,” Chenier said.

“That’s what she said ‘I’ll never make it,’” said Hook.

“It’s been a real challenge for rural municipalities because we don’t need a big five or 10 storey building,” Chenier said. “These four-unit plexes developed in Tamworth are a good model (but) they are a real challenge because they are expensive at a cost of just over $400,000 per unit.

“But they are built to last much longer

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than a 20-year agreement we have with private landlords.”

She said that if they can get the funding, they’d like to build units in Kaladar and Denbigh.

Coun. Helen Yanch asked what’s the criteria for getting into one of these units.

“I always assumed the building in Flinton was just for seniors.

“That building used to be seniors but now it’s what we call an ‘adult building’,” said Scott Richardson, PELASS housing manager. “That’s because our largest waiting list used to be for single people who weren’t seniors.

“The eligibility criteria is for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and you have to have an income of less than $36,000 per year.”

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch asked if the Township has any say in who the units are rented to.

“Anybody in Canada can apply but generally don’t,” said Richardson. “Nobody’s applying from Mississauga to live in Northbrook.”

“So, what should we be doing now?” said Fritsch.

“I think the biggest key is when funding comes out, is to be able to take advantage of a very narrow window,” Chenier said. “The biggest thing that would help is to identify land parcels, make sure they’re available, zoned and with no environmental issues so that when an opportunity comes, you don’t have to figure out where to build.

“The next most important thing is a needs assessment but the County is looking at doing that.”

New Denbigh Playground, next steps

Depuy Clerk Patricia Gray said that a playground planner has been contacted to provide new details regarding the proposed playground upgrade at Heritage Park in Denbigh.

New streetlight in Northbrool

After reports from three councillors saying they had gone to Lloyd Street in Northbrook and agreed that it is quite dark there, Council approved the installation of a new street light in the area.

One year delay for Inclusive Communities grant

Dep. Clerk Patricia Gray said that after going over an application for an Inclusive Communities Grant for an ‘age-friendly community plan’ it was her opinion that it would be in the Township’s best interest to delay applying for this grant until next year so that more groundwork can be done.

Disposal Fees Up

Council voted to accept proposed changes to disposal fees made by the Waste Management/Diversion Working Group.

Disposal Fees Had Been In Effect Since 2017.

For example the rate for a pickup truck full of waste goes to $20-$40 from $15.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said the range allows waste site attendants some discretion depending on how full trucks and trailers actually are.

Ranger camp demolition

Dep. Clerk Patricia Gray reported that they’ve received intentions for an environmental impact study leading to the demolition of 19 structures at the Machesney Lake Ontario Ranger camp. The plan is to let the area return to its original vegetative state. ■

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7 P.M.

The Sharbot Lake Legion, Branch 425, will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Election on Wednesday, May 3rd to elect a new Executive. These elections are very important to all Members of the Legion, for the welfare of our Military families, all Veterans and community.

The Legion is vital to Sharbot Lake and surrounding area. One of the primary objectives of the Legion is to encourage, promote, support, and participate in all forms of municipal, community and national service. Without the Sharbot Lake Legion, the community will lose an important service.

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Domestic Dispute Leads To Multiple Charges

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(CENTRAL FRONTENAC, ON) - Members of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with multiple offences after a domestic dispute at a residence in Central Frontenac Township.

On April 19th, 2023, just after 9:00 p.m., Frontenac OPP, with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, Frontenac Paramedic Services and Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue responded to a domestic dispute in Central Frontenac Township.

Three victims with minor injuries were transported by Frontenac Paramedic Services to the hospital.

The accused fled from police but was located and arrested a short time later.

As a result of the investigation, a 37year-old from Central Frontenac, Ontario was charged with: Assault - five counts; Uttering threats - Cause death or bodily harm; Mischief; Failure to comply with a probation order - two counts; Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on April 20, 2023.

There are no concerns for public safety at this time. ■

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All Veterans, Ex-Service Men And Women, Widows & Dependents

The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Provincial Service Officer

Patricia Royle will be visiting the Sharbot Lake Legion the Week of May 5, 2023

All Veterans, whether you are a Legion Member or not, wishing information, advice, or assistance with any of the following, please contact me. My contact information is below:

• Disability pensions treatment for entitled veterans

• application for Benevolent Fund assistance

• Appeals against adverse original applications for veterans and widows’ allowance

• Homeless Veterans

• Or other disability concerns because of your service.

If you wish to meet with the Provincial Service Officer, please contact Sharbot Lake Legion Service Officer June Crawford at 613 279-3315 by no later than Friday, April 28, 2023, to arrange an appointment. All appointments are completely confidential. A time will be provided to you prior to meeting with the Royal Canadian Service Officer.

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey 353-6653

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

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

Assistance Program. Call 613-372-1238 for more details. Building a Sweat Lodge, May 13, 2023. 8:30am–4pm. Join • Métis Knowledge Keeper, Lorrie Potvin, and others in her community to take part in building a sweat lodge at Wintergreen Studios. Lorrie will share teachings about the sweat lodge and ceremonies, as well as the building and use of the sweat lodge.

H A rr OWSMITH

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

INVErArY

Judy

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

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613-333-2224

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The Vennachar Free Methodist Church invites 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.

Land O’ Lakes Community Services will be hosting Den- • bigh Diners on Monday May 1 at the Denbigh Hall. Lunch is serviced at Noon. Menu is Casseroles, Salad and Dessert for $10. RSVP to Betty the week before.

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 613-336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having a Mother’s • Day Afternoon Tea on Saturday May 13 from 1 to 3pm. at the Denbigh Hall. There will be prizes for the best dressed and best hat or fascinator. You can purchase a ticket by making a donation at Rosie’s or Glaeser’s or make a donation the day of the event.

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

GODFrEY

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, they were appreciated. I had a lovely birthday week, and I took advantage of the cake as often as I could.

Special mention on the anniversary of the passing of my fa- • ther Barry Gemmell, he is still loved, missed dearly, and in our hearts. As time passes, the pain lessens, somewhat, but he is with us forever until we meet again... Say Hi to MOM!

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

Saturday, May 06, 2023 there is a Youth Dance at the • Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. From 7 - 9:30 for public school children. Cost is $6.00. For information, call 613372-2410.

Sunday, May 14, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers and Open Mike will be at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. From 1 to 5 followed by dinner. Cost is $12.00 and please bring a dessert to share. For information, call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, May 21, 2023 there will be a TAKE OUT beef din- • ner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 17. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and at Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410.

Thursday, May 04, 2023. Kari Galasso is conducting a • fund raiser for South Frontenac Community Services by giving a Nordic Walking Clinic from 5 to 6:30. Meet at the trail head of the Cataraqui Trail in Harrowsmith. Poles are provided. Cost is $15 with all fees going to SFCS. For more information or to register contact Master Trainer, Kari Galasso at karigalasso@gmail.com or call 613-328-9079..

HENDErSON

Jean Brown 613-336-2516

It was wonderful to have our own Angie Deline home to refresh cemetery flowers and fill us in on her pop up vendor sales event supporting Henderson United Church and the local food bank at her home in Sharbot Lake (14569 Rd. 38) from 10- 2 on Sunday, May 7. Drop in after church and check out the many vendors, and if you are able, please bring nonperishable food items for the food bank. An amazing prize table will be offered in aid of Henderson United Church with super duper items.

Our amazing neighbours in Harlowe are rocking on in suc- • cess after two recent fantastic open mics- an ol tyme fiddlersthird Sat. of month) and an open mic singing bash (fourth Sat of month). Time stops when one enters that hall and kicks up their heels, and the food is yummy yummy yummy. Be sure to set aside these Saturdays in May for a repeat happening (May 20- ol tyme fiddlers; May 27- open mic for singing) from 1 – 5. General public $5.00; entertainers $2.00, from 1:005:00. Food available for purchase.

• 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th Will give a report in my first column in May as to how the trailer is doing. Business signs are up on the diamond fence line in the park. If you are at the Spring Market event or just visiting the park, please take time to read the signs. These are the businesses who have chosen to support the park, to support and be visible in Inverary and to advertise in South Frontenac and we are grateful to them.

Fall Prevention Program! The VON invites you to the Stor-

• rington Centre on Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30pm. For more info or to register, contact Danielle McTaggart at 613-6340130 ext 3414 or email danielle.mctaggart@von.ca 20 spots available!

Inverary Spring Market! This Saturday from 10am to 3pm

• at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Over 200 vendors and artisans. Free admission. Drop in, see the displays, meet the craftsmen and enjoy the park! Fun for the whole family! Canteen will be open!

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 12noon. For info or to order dogandcranberrylakes.ca

Chris Murphy in Concert Sunday, May 7th at Inverary Unit- • ed Church. Free will offering. Musical theme is the songs of Great Big Sea in recognition of their 30th anniversary as a band.

Annual High Tea! Saturday, May 13th at 1pm. at the Stor- • rington Lion’s Hall. Cost is $25. Cash only bar available. Come in your finest tea attire! Five spots left! Call Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257 for your spot. Proceeds for the Child Life Specialists at our local hospitals.

Kingston Charity Bike Night every Thursday from 5 to 8pm • starting May 18th at the Storrington Lions Club. Barbecue dinner available and enjoy fellowship time games and prizes. Cost is $10

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Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Thank you, Alice, for taking me for an x-ray last Sunday • and for helping me get some groceries and trying to get some new parts for my body at Canadian Tire. I am falling apart fast but they were all out of body parts so I guess there are more people than me falling apart. Thanks a million, Alice.

On Thursday, April 20th, what a treat it was to go to • Northbrook to an Alzheimer’s Tea Party at the Emmanuel United Church.

I see my neighbour’s house (McEwen) has been sold. I • hardly know anyone in the village now and I will miss you, Cory.

The breakfasts are done at the snowmobile club until next • year.

Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will host a Community

• Fun Day on May 27th from 9-2:30pm with a free food share by Love your Neighbour POP UP Lionhearts drive-through from 10am -12pm. Everyone welcome. BBQ, Door Prizes, Kids Zone, Garage and Bake Sale, all proceeds to the Community

Visitors to Bon Echo Provincial Park can enjoy canoe, • kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, operated by Ontario Parks. The Bon Echo Paddle Centre Office is located near Main Beach.

Our neighbours in Cloyne and area continue to work on • their big chair project and are seeking cedar trees as follows to make it happen: 2 trees 14'-16' length x 34"-36" width ; 2 trees 14'-16' length x 24"-26" width; 2 trees 10' length x 24"26" width. Fallen trees are fine as long as they meet the size needs. Please give Tammy Whitelock a call at 613-242-8387 to offer your trees. This big chair provides a great photo op for tourists and locals and puts our area on the map.

Special thanks to all who searched diligently for lost dog • Gracie- a smallish yellowish short haired charming dog lost on Veley Rd and Henderson Rd.

Don’t forget the Music Night featuring the Retro Kings at • the Snow Road Community Centre on Saturday, April 29th. Music starts at 7pm. Contact Mike at 613-278-1853. Ticket will also be available at the door.

OMpAH

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

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

The Community Cafe last week brought a speaker from

• Frailty Network looking for input on physical and nutrition activities that happen in our rural area. There were good ideas and discussion about what happens or could happen here to prevent frailty in older adults. Then following delicious soup and dessert, the Bingo game came out. Winners were Doreen, Pat, Katie and Marily. The next Community Cafe will be on Wed, May 24 starting at 11. The program for the day will be "A Day of Natural Wellness" featuring Dr. Doneisha Dodd,

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a naturopathic practitioner. Also presenting is Connections Adult Learning about growing your garden and your mind!

The April Birthday Bash was held last Wednesday. A lovely • assortment of main dishes, salads and desserts were enjoyed by all. Happy Birthday was sung to Janice and Katie, and to Pat who missed his March birthday last month. The next Bash will be held on Wed, May 17 at 6. Local singer/songwriter Dominic will provide the entertainment.

If you like to play euchre or bridge, come out to the Commu- • nity Centre on Friday afternoons from 1 to 4. Cost is a toonie. All levels of skill are welcome.

The Parham Fair is accepting registrants for the Vendor

• Market for the Parham Fair on Aug. 18. For information, email nanmaggie@yahoo.com.

The Pickleball courts are all set up on the Clar-Mill Hall rink.

• This Friday, Apr., 28 at 10 anyone interested in pickleball are welcome to come and play. You do not need your own equipment as there are a few extra bats. Contact Liz for more information at 613-806-4745.

pArHAM-TICHBOrNE

Colleen Steele

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

613-375-6219

613-375-6525

There seems to be an abundance of ticks again so please • check yourself after you have been working outside! And your pets, too!

Sympathy to the family of the late Daisy Haw.

• Happy belated birthday to Richard Benn!!

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Karen Bach of Perth Road United Church. Her voice will be missed in the pulpit and choir. A service and Celebration of Life will occur at Perth Road United Church on April 29 and will also be streamed on Zoom. For more information about attending or donating, please email: revkarenbach@gmail. com

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.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters and other Perth Road vendors will attend the Inverary Spring market on Sat. Apr. 29 –10am to 3pm in the Ken Garret Memorial Park YOGA classes on Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling • classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for full schedule: info@nomadyogini.ca 613-453-4195.

plEVNA

Rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325 rhonda139@gmail.com

This Friday, April 28, LOLPS and GREC invite you to their $1000 Jackpot Bingo at GREC 14432 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm. Bingo cash prizes, 50/50, raffle items and canteen is available.

Please be aware that except for cooking and warmth, there • are no fires permitted outside in our Community between 7am and 7pm from April 1st to October 31st.

day, May 4th, at Verona Free Methodist Church. Refreshments, salad, Shepherd’s pie, and dessert will be served. $10.00 per person. 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.

Enjoy the Verona Lions Fish Fry on Friday, May 13 at the • Verona Lions Hall. This is a sit down dinner $20.00 per person, Children 9 to 12 $10, under 8 free. Fish, fries, coleslaw, beans, Coffee, tea, water, juice and dessert included. Tickets can be purchased at the following places. Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware or on site Veronalions.ca. Only 150 tickets available.

Is an Alaskan Cruise on your Bucket List? It is for some • area residents and they are making it a reality in June of 2024 and would love it if others joined them. An information session is being held at Verona Free Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6 at 2:30 to hear about accommodations, side trips, flights, and costs. For more information, contact Carrie at 613 305-3151.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186

wmharrison070@gmail.com

Last week was Volunteer Week as the Frontenac Flyers

• held their Awards ceremony at the Frontenac Arena. President Jeff Peck thanked all coaches, volunteers, board members, sponsors etc for another successful year. Congratulations to all who received an award, including my son/brother grandson/nephew Jim & Lucas Steele. They would still welcome any new person to their slate as "new" ideas are always looked into. Also last week Janice Anderson was gifted with a VON Bag filled with an array of beautiful things. Janice is the instructor at our exercise group and does an excellent job.

This friday night there is a BINGO at GREC!! Parent Coun- • cil will be hosting this event with a $1000 jackpot!!! There will be a 50/50 and raffle prizes as well as a canteen on site. Doors open at 6 bingo starts at 7!! See you there!

If you are interested in cold beers, warm greetings and a hot • golf course, you will be happy to hear that Hunters Creek Golf Club is officially opened for ball golf and disc golf this season! You can call 613 336-2587 for a tee time.

CCPS Parent Council is currently accepting donations for • their yard sale and vendor spots are still available to book for this awesome event! There will be a plant sale, yard sale, vendor tables, bake sale and bbq! This event takes place Saturday, May 20 from 10-2 at 7356 Road 506 at Clarendon School! For more info, you can contact Jilene at 613 479-0174 or call Clarendon School at 613 479-2264.

S YDENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

The Kennebec Rec Committee would like to thank all of • those that participated in Arden’s annual Trash Bash. Thanks to Kaitlin Ostrander for organizing the youth. Special thanks to Jennifer Matson. It’s wonderful to see the Hamlet at its best!

What a spectacular concert at the United Church. Thanks • to Sylvia Goodeve and her fellow musicians for a wonderful performance.

Hope to see you at the fundraising Spaghetti Dinner tonight • for the Kids Klub program. Great food and a silent auction. A free will donation will be gratefully accepted at the door.

On Saturday, April 29, 11am the Arden Legion will hold their • 2023/2024 elections. As a Legion member it is your responsibility to attend and vote.

Tis the season for Vendor events... There is a large one on

• April 29th at Inverary - lots and lots of great vendors so be sure to check it out!! Then mark May 7th on your calendar... There will be lots of local vendors on site as well as a hamper is being set out to receive non-perishable food items to support the local food bank! As well, there will be a prize table of items that have been donated to support Henderson Church - there are some amazing items available and supporting a wonderful small church. The address is 14569 Road 38 right beside the Dollar Store from 10 until 2. One stop shopping for all your needs!!

District #4 Recreation Committee is once again hosting their • annual Giant Flea Market, Yard Sale and Vendor Event. We have a great list of vendors that will be on site Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 2pm at the Parham Ball Field. The Rec Committee will be operating the canteen, so get that poutine that you know you have been waiting all winter for!!! They will also have a bake sale table set up by the canteen so be sure to check out the goodies that will be available!!! If you are interested in having a table, there is no charge for this event, it is simply to give back to the community. You can send an email to mrsteal2u@hotmail.com to let me know you would like to set up and what items you will be bringing. But otherwise, bring your table, chair, tent and your items and set up inside the ball field in the grass. See you then!

Central Frontenac Minor Ball is working on finalizing their • teams, once this has been completed you will be receiving a call from your coach so that we can get the season going. We are still looking for sponsors, coaches and umpires so if you are able to help us out please send an email to cfminorball@ hotmail.com.

pE r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

613-353-7303

p.bird@xplornet.ca

We are sad to bring the news of the passing of the Rev. Dr, •

Looking for something to do? A reason to get out of the • house and listen to some live music? Check out Music With Dave downstairs at the Sydenham legion this Friday from 6-8pm. The beer is cold, the company is welcoming, and the good times are plenty.

A shout out to the 4-H crew and Trousdale’s Foodland, last • Saturday the 4-H with help from our community gathered donations for the Food Bank, 717 Lbs of food and $780 was raised for our Food Bank. Awesome!!! Trousdale’s Foodland is operating on Summer Hours now, Monday-Friday 8-8, Saturday 8-7 and Sunday 8-6.

Hope everyone is enjoying watching the buds come out on • the trees, and spring snd summer come to life. Be careful of ticks, they are very active in our area right now.

Community wide yard sale date? What does everyone • think? Drop me an email, we’re getting to that time of year where people want to get rid of things and bargain hunters want to go on roadies to see what people are getting rid of. It’s nice to have it all on one day, easier for those travelling with the price of gas these days.

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Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

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.

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 year-round 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 next Senior's Diner's Club (55+) will be held on Thurs- •

I hope you have your tickets for the Canadian Premier of • Clara’s Coming Home performed at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29, with the last performance Sunday, April 30, which is a matinée. You can get tickets at C4 Convenience, the Treasure Trunk and the Cardinal Café. Come out and support Arden’s local performers. Thank you, Glenys O’Connell for sharing your play with us all.

The Arden Legion’s very popular Thursday night Bingo is offering a $4000.00 Jackpot, Thursday, May 4. Every Thursday thereafter will feature a $4000.00 payout if cards are filled out with 52 numbers called or less. Seems like a real reason to try out Bingo at the Legion. Thursday 6pm sharp to 7pm. There will be a Vendor Sale, Saturday, May 7, 10am to • 2pm, hosted by Angela Deline, at 14569 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake. This event will aid the Food Bank and Henderson United Church. There will be various vendors and prizes. Something for everyone!

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Amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com

New! In-person Fall Prevention Program in Storrington • hosted by the VON. The program will be held at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road) on Tuesdays from 9

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

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

upper cross Syndrome

Upper cross syndrome is a postural imbalance that commonly affects individuals who sit for extended periods of time or perform activities that require repetitive movements, such as computer work or driving. It is characterized by tightness and/or overactivity of the muscles in the chest, upper back, and neck, as well as weakness and/ or underactivity of the muscles in the upper back and neck.

The term "upper cross" refers to the pattern of muscle imbalances that develop in this syndrome. The muscles in the front of the body, including the chest, shoulders, and neck, become tight and overactive, while the muscles in the back of the body, including the upper back and neck, become weak and underactive.

The muscles that are commonly affected by this syndrome include: Tight and overactive muscles: Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles), Upper trapezius (upper part of the trapezius muscle, which runs from the base of the skull to the middle of the back), Levator scapulae (muscle that connects the shoulder blade to the neck) Weak and underactive muscles: Rhomboids (muscles that connect the shoulder blades to the spine) Lower trapezius (lower part of the trapezius muscle), Serratus anterior (muscle that runs from the ribs to the shoulder blade).

The most common symptoms of upper cross syndrome include pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders, headaches, and a hunched or rounded posture. Treatment typically involves a combination of stretching and strengthening exercises to correct the muscle imbalances and improve posture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy as well as ergonomic adjustments to reduce strain on the neck and shoulders during daily activities.

SHS Football Digitizes Old Game Tapes

The High School football season ends in late November but this year there has been a lot going on in the off-season at SHS. As the school contemplates its history while marking its 150th anniversary this year, the idea of digitizing and

By Jeff Green

making available some of the film footage of games taken as far back as the 1970’s was developed.

Karl Hammer, the junior SHS Golden Eagles coach and former player, worked on the project, which is intended as a fundraiser for the team. It cost money to get the footage cleaned up and digitised, however, and a fundraising effort got underway in January.

“I thought at the time that when we reached $2,000, which would cover our costs and raise a decent amount of money to help with equipment costs for the team, we would release the footage on Youtube,” said Hammer.

The fundraising was a bit slow this winter, but in March generous donations from Watson’s bus Lines and Hartington Equipment came in, and the campaign went over its target. The videos can be found by searching Archival footage Sydenham high School football on Youtube.

“For anyone who was there, they are a vlast from the past,” said Hammer.

The second big football news is that the offensive and defensive star of SHS Football last season, Keiran McNeely, has been given a roster spot with one of the best Canadian University Teams, the St. France Xavier X-men.

“It is not a scholarship, but when Keiran goes to the camp in Antigonish in August, he will have a spot on the roster lined up, so all he has to do is play and learn,” said Hammer.

Keiran McNeely will focus on the defensive safe-

ty position at St FX, even though he was also the quarterback at SHS last season/

“He feels most comfortable on defense,” said Hammer.

“Keiran is a very special athlete, and is extremely

coachable. He always gave 110% effort, and did so with a smile on his face. He is a team- first kind of guy. Keiran has everything that any University football program would be looking for,” said SHS Senior Football coach Jeff Ryan. ■

Frontenac Farmers Market Seeking To Mentor New Growers

By Jeff Green

When Tarra Williamson wanted to move into full time farming and try her hand at selling at a farmers market, she had a lot of questions, even though she was not really new to markets.

“I had been doing markets for years as an artisan, but selling produce at a market was a different story altogether. I did not know how to set up, how much to bring. I had a lot of questions, but in the end I did it anyway,” she said, in a phone interview from her Petworth Road farm property this week,

One year later, Tarra is the convenor of the Frontenac Farmers Market for the 2023 season, and in addition to many changes in the market, she is also thinking about making it easier for new growers to get started at the mar-

ket.

“When I took on the organising role last fall for the market, I thought there must be people who have extra stuff and might want to start selling at the market but don't want to make a year long commitment, and don't know what they need to buy in order to set up.”

So, using some of the limited funds left over from last year, she picked up some tables and tents, and developed a mentorship program for this year's market. For a fledgling grower, that means they can try the market for a week or two during the season, and will have a table and tent, if necessary, provided, as well as advice about what to bring, and how to set up.

“There is a growing community of growers in South Frontenac, and this is all part of helping build up the community and make it stronger,” she said, “which is what the new version of the Frontenac Farmers Market is really all about.”

Anyone interested in taking advantage of the program is encouraged to email info@frontenacfarmersmarket. com to get started.

The mentorship program is only one of the many changes coming to the market this year. The market has a new home, at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith, and new times, 3pm – 7pm on Fridays, starting on May 19.

It is also returning as an official Ontario Farmers Market, with over 50% of the vendors selling products grown and raised on their farms.

Through a lot of networking and some cajoling, there

are 32 vendors registered for this year, and there are many added features, which will be highlighted on opening day, which has been granted a special event permit by South Frontenac Township.

Harrowsmith Brewing will be running a beer tent on the 19th, and throughout the season the Kick and Push Brewing Company will have a booth, selling their award winning Relax Alice Amber Ale and their other beers. Nomad Yogini is offering yoga classes for a very low price at the market this summer as well, and the notsoamateuramateurs have signed up for free face painting, and balloon art, all summer. The majority of the farms at the market this summer are run by women, part of a changing demographic in the farming community. The produce, flowers and other products will represent the diversity of the new farming community in the region. And, on May 19, there will be a seedling sale, featuring vegetables, flowers, hanging baskets, and berry bushes. There will also be live music throughout the afternoon, a fitting start to the summer season

For further details, go to the Frontenac Farmers Market Website https://frontenacfarmersmarket.com/ Facebook or Instagram pages, or look to Everythingfrontenac.ca for special events throughout the market season. ■

John Watson (Watson Bus Lines) / Jeff Asselstine (Waston & Asselstine Farm) / Rob McDougall (SHS Coach) / Karl Hammer (SHS Coach) / Dustin Pritchard (Hartington Equipment)

Student Athlete Keiran McNeely

County Admin Reno Progressing Well, Except For Expensive Hole In The Ground

By Jeff Green

As part of his monthly Admin report to Frontenac County Council, CAO Kelly Pender presented a slide show of the current state of the office renovation. The images show how what was formerly a large home has been gutted and is being transformed into efficient office space for county staff.

Then came the slide with the hole in the ground.

The renovations that are underway will create a number of uses, for county admin staff, the Cataraqui Conservation Authority, who will be a co-tenant, and the county-run Frontenac Paramedic Services.

The hole in the ground, which is next to part of the existing building on the south end, is where a Paramedic Training centre is slated to be constructed.

“The geotechnical study we did indicated bedrock in that location, but that turned out to be two large boulders, which have been removed,” said Pender.

The digging started from there, and the hole that has been dug so far has cost $30,000, and there is no way of knowing how much more digging will be required, and the measures that would be required to make sure the existing building is not compromised, by digging further, are also expensive.

Pender said that a second option is to apply and compact gravell in the existing hole, and add an 18-24 inch concrete pad, also an expensive plan.

Other options include putting an extra floor above the location where a council chamber is being constructed, in order to accommodate the training space, or renting a 5,000 square foot space elsewhere.

“The advantage of a rental space for the paramedic training is that the cost would be shared with the province, and the City of Kingston, for rental space so it would not cost Frontenac ratepayers that much, whereas we pay for the capital construction out of our own budget,” Pender said. “But this whole matter may require a special meeting to work through.”

North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty and Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood Speers both said they did not favour a rental solution, with Lichty saying the cost of cancelling part of the project would be significant with “no return for that expenditure” and Greenwood Speers saying, “it is not a good look to be renting space instead of making the building work as originally intended, but we need the final numbers about what we are looking at here.”

Kelly Pender said that the county will be getting some more definitive costing numbers within a week or so.

“The best solution is for them to come back and tell us what this hole will cost. We are to lose all the HVAC that we have already purchased if we give up on this spot, and have to pay to get rid of it. I do like the option of staying the course,” said Warden Ron Vandewal. “It will be interesting to see how expensive this part is going to be.”

Fairmount rebuild plan returns

A report and presentation on a potential expansion of the 128 bed Fairmount Home, which is co-located with the county admin offices in Glenburnie, was originally presented to the previous council last July. Phil Goodfellow from

G Architects, the firm that prepared that report, brought it back for the new council to look at. Given the size of the project, it will be a major issue for this term of council, and the bulk of the meeting was devoted to a discussion centring on G architects recommendation to build a new 160 bed home at an estimated cost of $60 million (based on a costing done in the spring of 2022) and convert the existing facility to other uses, perhaps as a rental space or housing project.

The other option, to build an addition to the existing home to accommodate 32 more beds was also cost in 2022, at $18 million.

Based on the G architect report, which looked at how best practices in long term care have changed since the most recent renovation of Fairmount in 2004, when it was expanded from 96 to 128 beds, the existing building has a number of shortcomings that make adding on to it less desirable.

He also said that because of the cost of renovation, the cost per unit to build a 32 bed extension would be $510,000 as opposed to $354,000 with a new 160 bed facility.

There was much conversation about the proposal, as the prospect of a $60million project for a small organisation like Frontenac County is daunting.

“I don’t know, unless the Province gives us a $50million grant, how we can possibly pay for this,” said Gerry Lichty.

Judy Greenwood-Speers said that it might be an idea to build a stand-alone 32 bed building, adjacent to the existing building, purpose built for high needs patients.

She also said, “considering that Fairmount Home is located in Kingston and only about 10 or 12 Frontenac County residents use it, $60 million is a lot.”

CAO Pender said that one option, that is not on the table, is doing nothing and keeping the 128 bed home as it is.

“The province wants to see 30,000 new long term care beds built, and they are expecting everyone to play their part. We have been in discussions with them about financing rules that make it difficult for us to proceed, but staying with 128 beds is not an option,” Pender said.

Council agreed that they should come to a decision about which direction they want to take, before committing to much more study, but for now they decided to get some updated costing in order to make a decision.

“If you asked me to make a decision today on which way to go, I couldn’t,” said Warden Vandewal.

Once updated costing is available, and council members have a chance to look in more detail at potential options, the matter will return to the county table.

Open Farms 2.0

The popular County run Open Farms event in September is changing. Council approved a recommendation from the Planning and Economic Development Committee to declare the period from September 1 to October 15 as “Open Farm

Days”. During this time, members of the local agricultural community will be encouraged to organise events, with the county playing a coordinating role.

Contracts signed with Paramedic unions

The good news – Council met in closed session to learn of contract settlements with both UPSEU Local 462 and CUPE Local 109, which were then ratified in open session. The less good news. Both contracts only run until the end of 2023 - The not so good news, contract negotiations with CUPE Local 2290, representing unionised workers at both Fairmount Home and Frontenac County Administration, are not settled and are now moving to an “interest arbitration” process, for which a date has not yet been determined. ■

Fire Ban Lifted in South Frontenac

Effective Monday, April 24, at 8am, the Level One fire ban has been lifted across the Township of South Frontenac. Conditions have improved due to the amount of rain that fell over the past week and on the weekend.

Residents can return to having open air fires including cooking fires, camp fires, and approved incinerator or brush pile fires that are in compliance with the Township’s burning By-law 2012-68. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 613-376-3027 ext. 2234, or email fireadmin@southfrontenac.net.

Thank You

we would like to thank all of our friends and neighbours who helped during our grass fire.

Murray & Henrietta Middleton

CelebraTion of life

A Celebration of Life will be held for Richard (Rick) Brown on saturday, May 6, 2023 Mountain Grove Hall, 1:30-4pm. Bring your smiles, stories & laughter.

L AMB, Roy Albert – it is with great sadness we announce the passing of roy Lamb on thursday, april 20th, 2023, in his 91st year. son of william Lamb and eileen Lamb. survived by loving wife anne Lamb. the family has great peace knowing that roy is now with his Lord & saviour, Jesus christ. He will be missed by his children cecilia Mills, Barbara Mills and Lisa (dale) wise.

Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Kyle, taylor, teegan, Hockley and Forest.

pre deceased by siblings walter Lamb, sylvia Goodmurphy, elden Lamb, daisy Lloyd, vera Lee, Germaine wannamaker, and Goldie Lamb. arrangements entrusted to rusHNeLL FuNeraL HoMes - tweed, (137 colborne st. tweed 613-478-3535).

a graveside service to be held on sat. april 29 at st. John the evangelist church, 3513 Flinton rd., Flinton, oN at 2pm with visitation beginning at 1pm at graveside. interment to immediately follow the service. Father paul Njoku officiating.

if desired, memorial donations to st. John the evangelist church in Flinton and to the Humanitarian aid organization samaritan's purse canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. to share memories of roy and for online condolences, please visit www.rushnell.com.

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DONALD L. SMITH (Don)

in Memory of dad in Heaven, who joined the angels May 1 2006.

Those special memories of you Dad

Will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back

For just a little while, We could sit and talk again, Just like we used to do. A sturdy hand to hold on to, A true friend we could turn to One of our greatest blessings

The man we called Dad.

“Keep smiling”

Always loved, until we meet again ♥ donna, John and family

SERGEANT

in memory of stanley, a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. apr. 28, 2022

it has been a year since you left us. we are learning to live with the heartache, the void in our lives. your love for us, the precious memories and knowing you are in God's care gives us the will to live on until we meet again.

Forever loved and greatly missed.

Lorna, dennis, Kathy, angie & families.

Myrna “Joan” Guilbert (Waters) of Napanee (formerly of Lake Kashwakamak), passed peacefully surround by family on April 18th, 2023 in her 88th year at Trenton Memorial Hospital. Joan was born February 20, 1936 in London Ontario. Predeceased by her husband Roger Guilbert and parents Harry and Beatrice Waters. Dear mother of Geoffrey (Jamie) Smith of Trenton, loving grandmother to Kirsten (Travis) and Taylor (Ryan) of Trenton and little sister to Doris Hayward of London Ontario. Joan was a force to be reckoned with, she was always ready for a card game, even learning new card games from her grandchildren. She always enjoyed her social outings and having wine with her friends. Joan made a positive impact on all those she met with her friendly personality and hearty laughter. She was the biggest supporter of her family, and family always came first. Joan will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0. A private Celebration of life will take place at a later time. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

-11am starting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, for orientation. The program runs for 12 weeks and includes health talks and a low to moderate intensity exercise session using an exercise band (available to purchase at the first class). There are 20 spots available. Call 613-634-0130 ext. 3414 to reserve.

Bob Burtch Bluegrass Concert this Sun- • day, April 30th, 2-4pm Battersea United Church. Tickets $25 from Shirley 613-3537337 and/or by e-transfer to batterseaunited@outlook.com.

We’re hosting the Battersea Pumpkin • Festival 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 nonmembers. 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

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S MITH , Donald i remember a dear brother with love... who left us May 1, 2006. Beyond my smiles there lies a tear, For a brother I lost and loved so dear, Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever. Memory is a golden chain That binds us ‘til we meet again. Lovingly remembered, dorothy (dot)

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Touch the Truck is back on Wednesday, • May 3, 2023, from 4-7 pm at the South Frontenac Public Services yard at 2490 Keeley Road. For more information email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613376-3027 ext. 4447.

Battersea’s own Walt Freeman takes the • stage at the Royal Theater in Gananoque on May 18th, 19th, and 20th for a performance of ‘… And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie. Show starts at 7:30 or enjoy a matinee at 2pm on the 20th. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or through RoyalTheater.ca.

Did you hear about the cheese truck that crashed? The road was littered with de brie.

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Thank You Thank You

Lakelands

Family Health Team

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY

Lakelands Family Health team would like to thank all those who attended and participated in the township of addington Highlands community Health & wellness day on March 31, 2023, including the following agencies:

• Addiction & Mental Health Services, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & addington

• Addington Highlands Fire Department

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• DRD Natural Health (Nutritionist)

• Frontenac Paramedics Community paramedicine

• Gray’s IDA, Napanee & Deseronto (pharmacy & psychotherapy)

• Gunning Physio Centre

• Home & Community Care Support services south east

• Kids Inclusive

• Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Alzheimer’s Society

• Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Golden Girls and old pharts Land O’Lakes Community Services

• LARC (Lennox and Addington Resources

for children)

• Lennox & Addington Interval House

• Lennox and Addington Resources for children

• Maltby Centre Move Better Health and Performance (Dr. Mitch Browser)

• Napanee Area Community Health Centre

• Naturopathic Doctor (Dr. Doneisha Dodd)

• Pine Meadow Nursing Home

• PORCH (Portable OutReach Care Hub)

• Salvation Army Rural Housing

• Southern Frontenac Community Services

• The Serene Way

• The Women’s Circle

• Township of Addington Highlands Trellis HIV & Community Care, URWorx

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

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s

“KING of APPLIANCES”

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

AuTOMOTIVE

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

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

FOr SAlE

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

FOr SAlE

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

SMALL, HOME-BASED confectionary business (Sno.Kone, Popcorn, Cotton Candy) Established over 20 years. Numerous bookings already confirmed for 2023. 8 machines ready to serve. Call Dave 613-893-3281, or 613-4841310

NEW ENGINE HOIST, $200. New Welder, Lincoln Easy MIG 140, $400. Small tractor scraper blade, 3pt hitch, $175. Floater Dock, Versa Floaters, 16’ x6’ – used on summer – 12’ x 4’ ramp length, $3200. “Multinautic” dock, 2 pieces 4’ x 8’, aluminium frame, cedar top – 5 low profile floaters R-200, 2’ x 3’ - $200 takes it all. Bush Hog, little use, 4 extra blades, Model BH16-2, 6’ wide x 7’ long, $2200. White Pine Logs, cut this winter, 30 pieces, 8’ to 12’ long, various diameters. $150 takes all. Cash only. Phone or text 343-363-7893

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

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SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com.

VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www.veronalions.ca

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

Request For Quotations (RFQ’s)

RFQ 2023-08 – Roadside Mowing & Guardrail Trimming – One (1) Year

Contract

Or

RFQ 2023-09 – Sanding and Plowing –

Four (4) Year Contract

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

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

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

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

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

“RFQ 2023-08 Roadside Mowing & Guardrail Trimming – One (1) Year Contract” Or

“RFQ 2023-09 Sanding and Plowing –Four (4) Year Contract” on or before 2:00 PM (local time)

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac

6648 Road 506

Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

TOWNSHI p OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS

Public notice

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will consider amendments to Schedule D (Disposal Fees) to By-law #0508/2017 being a By-law to Regulate the Disposal of Garbage at a public Council meeting to be held at 6:30 pm on May 2nd, 2023 in the Council Chambers at 72 Edward St., Flinton, ON.

And further take notice that the Council, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that they will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Christine Reed at clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286

Dated April 21, 2023

TOWNSHI p OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS

Public notice

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will consider amendments to Section 5.5 Joint/Cooperative Purchasing of Schedule A to By-law #0164/2004 being a By-law to Adopt a policy to Govern the Purchasing of Goods and Services by the Township of Addington Highlands at a public Council meeting to be held at 6:30 pm on May 2nd, 2023 in the Council Chambers at 72 Edward St., Flinton, ON.

And further take notice that the Council, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that they will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Christine Reed at clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286

Dated April 21, 2023

HElp WANTED

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

HuNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSeS – Call 613-335-2786

SErVICES

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

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.

PAIntInG - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

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.

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 RenOVAtIOnS, Framing, Drywall, painting, laminate & vinyl flooring, brush and tree removal, and more. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

TOWING

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

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Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic • Church in Flinton is hosting a garage and bake sale on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 3pm. 3529 Flinton Rd., Flinton. NotePlease drop off your unwanted Treasures on Friday, May 12th from 2pm to 4pm. Thank you for your support!

Happy 4 year Anniversary May 1st to Hold- • en’s Hearth at Home.

LOL Lions Club would like you to to • mark your calendars for a few upcoming events: Spring Extravaganza Craft Sale Saturday, May 6th 10-2; Speakers Forum with Geologist Garry Smith Wednesday May 10th 7-8pm; Yard Sale Saturday May 13th 9-1, rain or shine as it will be indoors; The Guide Dog Walk Sunday May 28th registration starts at 9am.

The Little Church Thrift Store, formerly • the Clothing Boutique in Northbrook, will be opening on May 2nd for the season. $ 1 sale opener for the first week. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 2.

The Treasure Trunk

Second Tyme Around Clothing 12795 RD 38, Sharbot Lake

613-547-4711 press 2

OPen:

Mon, tue, thu, fri, Sat: 9am-3pm closed wednesday $10 Bag Days

Every Day

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 613-547-4711 press 2, ask for Janet.

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. Description

$9,395.91

5.

10 29 020 040 25050 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36252-0259 (LT); File No. 21-15; Minimum Tender Amount: $14,999.46

8. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 05950 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36291-0302 (LT); File No. 21-27; Minimum Tender Amount: $5,073.24

9. Roll No. 10 29 040 050 06505 0000; Marshall Lane; PIN 36252-0446 (LT); File No. 21-31; Minimum Tender Amount: $10,259.86

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. 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

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

Thursday April 27

ARDEN - KIDS CLUB FUNDRAISING DINNER 5-7pm. Kennebec Hall. Spaghetti, lasagna, mac & cheese! Silent Auction.

Friday April 28

SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Spaghetti, Legion opens at 3pm.

HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION 6:30pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Members $22, non members $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!

SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO NIGHT 7-10pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. Every Bingo Cash Prize! Canteen available. Doors open at 6pm.

Saturday April 29

INVERARY - INVERARY SPRING MARKET 10am-3pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Free admission, over 100 vendors. Info Marie 613-449-4744 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 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 10am-4pm. 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 613353-7337.

Monday May 1

DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINER’S 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Casseroles, Salad & Dessert $10. RSVP Betty.

RAILTON - MONTHLY BINGO 7pm First Monday of every month. St. Patrick’s Church. All benefits go to local charities

Tuesday May 2

NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK CLOTHING BOUTIQUE 10am-2pm. Northbrook United Church. Open for the season! $1

sale opening week.

VERONA - WOMEN’S LUNCHEON 12:30pm. MOM Restaurant. RSVP April 30th to 613-374-2703

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.

SHARBOT LAKE - GREC SPRING TALENT SHOW 6:30pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. Student performers from k-12. 6:30 Pie Auction, 7pm showtime. $5, proceeds supporting Gr. 8 Grad Trip to Montreal.

Thursday May 4

NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

10am-2pm. Northbrook United Church. Open for the season! $1 Sale for opening week.

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 613376-6477 x 303 or joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca

HARROWSMITH - NORDIC WALK QUICKSTART CLINIC

5-6:30pm. Cataraqui Trailhead. proper, effective Nordic walking technique - how Nordic walking can help with fitness, posture, core conditioning, blood sugar management and joint pain and much more Offered by Kari Galasso - Urban Poll Master Trainer. $15 fee - to be donated to SFCS info karigalasso@gmail.com or 613-328-9079

Friday May 5

SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef, Legions opens at 3pm. HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7-9:30pm First Friday of every month. Golden Links Hall. Public school children only, cost $6. Info 613-372-2410

Saturday May 6

NORTHBROOK - SPRING MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 10am2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Come out and shop local home based artisans and merchants.

FLINTON - “BE OUR GUEST” LUNCHEON 11am-1pm. Through the Roof Ministry Centre. Homemade soup, sandwich, and a sweet treat. Everyone Welcome. If all goes well, “Ge Our Guest” will continue every first Saturday of each month

VERONA - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS 7:30pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Celebrating the Ways of Water with guest soloist Patty Smith. Admission by donation & item for the Food Bank.

Sunday May 7

INVERARY - CHRIS MURPHY IN CONCERT Inverary United Church. Free will offering.

SHARBOT LAKE - POP UP VENDOR EVENT 10am-2pm. 14569 Rd 38. Crafts, Jams, Sundry items, up to 20 vendors. Event supports North Frontenac Food Bank, and Henderson United Church. Non- perishable items welcome. Call Angela for details 613-876-9712

MABERLY - JAMATHON 12-5pm. Maberly Community Hall. All Day Jam to raise funds for orchestra. Featuring performances by man yof musicians - pie auction Info Cindy 613-278-2448 cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com

Wednesday May 10

GODFREY - COMMUNITY CAFE 11am. Piccadilly Hall. Join us for a day of natural wellness: Dr. Doneisha Dodd (naturpathy), Gardening tips from Connections Adult Learning, intro to pickleball with Kelli McRobert, and Frontenac Paramedic wellness checks. Snacks and social to follow. For more information, call/e-mail Juana 613-279-3151 ext 106, juanag@rfcs.ca

CLOYNE - LAND O LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm.

Barrie Hall. Master Gardener, Mary Ann VanBerlo, Planting for Success

NORTHBROOK - LIONS SPEAKER SERIES 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Geologist Garry Smith will speak about geology and explain the interesting history of our local mines including the Ore Chimney and Golden Fleece mines.

South Frontenac Council

Strategic Plan for the Next Four Years

A strategic plan is a document that lays out Council’s vision for the term ahead: planning for the future of our community and determining how we are going to get there. Having reviewed five consulting firms’ applications, staff recommended awarding the contract to Strategy Corp, for $25,438.98.

They will be including public consultations in the process: Mayor Vandewal commented that sometimes the public shows a disappointingly low level of interest in what Council does.

Amendment to Planning Fees

The update of planning fees, as presented to Council/ COW last week, passed without question.

notice of Motion

Deputy Mayor Sleeth brought a notice of motion that Council reconsider the second clause of Resolution

Mayor’s Declaration

Annual Emergency Preparedness Week

“Get Prepared. Know Your Risks”

It’s time for Emergency Preparedness Week, from May 7-13, 2023. North Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee is joining forces with the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) to remind local residents of the importance of having an emergency plan and a survival kit and building on the fundamentals of emergency preparedness.

The focus of this year’s Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week campaign is “Get Prepared. Know Your Risks.”

The Provincial tag-line this year is “Get Prepared. Know Your Risks”

Therefore, I Gerry Lichty, Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare May 7-13, 2023, as Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the Township, and I urge all the people of North Frontenac to prepare an emergency plan and an emergency survival kit for their home and to support the efforts of North Frontenac’s Emergency Management Program Committee during Emergency Preparedness Week 2023.

by Wilma Kenny

Number 2023-17-10, approved at the April 4, 2023 meeting of Council, which read: “That Council direct staff to harmonize service levels for centre line painting on low volume urban and low volume rural roads consistent with the provincial guideline.”

Councillor Leonard agreed that not renewing painted centrelines on some secondary or dead-end roads might become a safety issue. Council unanimously agreed to reconsider this, and requested a detailed staff report for next Council meeting, before voting again on the issue. Report from Mayor

Mayor Vandewal and CAO Fragnito, along with staff members from other Frontenac Townships met recently with MP Jordan for what he described as “an informal and generally productive discussion of a variety of issues.”

Jordan asked whether an office in the community might be a good idea, and was told times could be provided at local municipal offices, to try out the feasibility of something more permanent. ■

SILVeR

Nordic Walking Comes to the Frontenacs for Charity

by Kelli McRobert

In Finland, they have already seen the benefits of Nordic walking and have been reaping the benefits since it was first formally defined by Mauri Repo in 1979. Originally, it was used to continue training for off-season skiers as an activity to maintain fitness and strength using one-piece ski poles. Since then, hikers, and ski racers have been walking and hill-bounding using the poles, and by 1988 fitness walkers were using specially designed poles produced by Exerstrider. In 1997, Nordic walker poles were produced and mass marketed and the term Nordic walking became popular in 1999.

“Nordic walkers use more of their entire body (with greater intensity) and receive fitness building stimulation not present in normal walking … that may result in significant increases in heart rate at a given pace” is how Wikipedia describes the way it works, adding that “Nordic walking has been estimated as producing up to a 46% increase in energy consumption, compared to walking without poles.”

On May 4th, there will be a group starting out from the Harrowsmith Cataraqui trailhead (Hwy 38/Railway/Oppo-

site Centex Gas) for a walk to show how great this sport is and to introduce newcomers to Nordic walking and the Urban Pole brand.

Kari Galasso, an Urban Poling Master Trainer, will be leading the group.

She explained that the sport continues to build popularity in the area. She has been running group training sessions for the past 12 years, and continues to witness physical improvements and transformations, with current and former Nordic walkers. The sport is one that can be easily understood, and participants will have a solid grasp of equipment, technique, form, and function, after the clinic.

During the May 4th gathering, all proceeds ($15.00/ person) will be donated to South Frontenac Community Services, in support of their extensive programs for seniors. Kari has been a volunteer for the past 6 years with the organization and hopes to continue to support their fundraising for the centre upcoming expansion. She is passionate about Nordic Walking, and says it is a sport that all can participate in and benefit from both physically and mentally.

“Anyone with an ailment can benefit from this low impact activity that gets you outdoors, in all weather, active, and engaged with nature and your surroundings. It is is her hope that residents will come out and join the group on May 4th at 5 PM for a 90-minute session. Time to get outside and try something new. Grab a friend or come and make new ones.

For more information, or to register, please contact Kari at 613-328-9079 or email at karigalasso@gmail.com. ■

TOWNSHI p OF SO u TH F r ONTENAC

News & Public Notices

Level One Fire Ban Lifted

The Level One fire ban has been lifted across South Frontenac. Please continue to always use caution when having campfires and cooking outdoors, and only burn when conditions are appropriate.

Notice of Public Meeting

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. The proposed amendments are related to select sections of the Council Procedure Bylaw 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

Our next Open House on the Draft Official Plan is May 23, 2023 at 7 pm in Sunbury at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. We will also hold a public statutory meeting on May 30 at 7 pm. For details on the draft Official Plan, see the project page at engagefrontenac.ca.

Noise By-law Enforcement

Did you know that the Township has a noise bylaw? By-law 2015-41 sets out guidelines prohibiting and regulating noise in South Frontenac and can be found on our website under by-law enforcement in the frequently asked for by-laws. To report a noise violation, call 613-541-3213 and leave a message with details and a call back number.

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.

• Sunbury Road – Road reconstruction will begin May 2023 until September 2023. Major road works are being carried out by GIP Paving Inc. No closure required

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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

The application deadline for our Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program is May 19, 2023. 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.

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Touch the Truck is Back!

Touch the Truck is back on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4-7 pm at our Public Services yard at 2490 Keeley Road. Bring the whole family to this fun, free event featuring a BBQ, kids activities and lots of big trucks and equipment from South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, the Public Services Department, Frontenac OPP, and Frontenac Paramedic Services! This year’s event will be a quiet event to make it inclusive for all with a shuttle bus running constantly from Loughborough Public School to make it easy to attend! 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 and the #BuildwithGrace capital expansion campaign. For more information email recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

Summer Kickoff Music Festival

Join us for some live, local music at the Summer Kickoff Music Festival on May 27 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith from 4 pm – 10 pm. The event will be a true celebration of local talent and artistry, bringing together masters of their craft in the music, food, and drink industries here in South Frontenac. Admission is free thanks to the generosity of our community sponsors. Check out www.southfrontenac.net/musicfestival for the full line up, vendor list, and more info. Volunteers are wanted! If you have time to lend, consider helping out. Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net to get involved.

Summer Program Registration

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

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. For more information and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or see the ad in this week’s Frontenac News. You can also purchase a tender package at our 4432 George Street office for $10.00 + HST.

Job Opportunities

• 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

• May 2, 2023 – Council, 7 pm

• May 9, 2023 – Committee of the Whole, 7 pm

• May 11, 2023 – Committee of Adjustment, 6 pm

Planning Applications & Public Meetings

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

How to Participate

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

Our Garden Seeds Are In!

Bagged Soils Too!

Top Soils, Sheep & Cow Manure, Mulch & Compost Mixes

Grass Seed from Speare Seeds

www.asselstinehardwareandservice.com

By Kelle McRobert

As Volunteer Week wrapped up, there were still a few events that were hosted in the surrounding Frontenac Counties. One gathering was held at the Legion in Sydenham, where a beautiful breakfast spread was offered to thank the volunteers who had worked hard throughout the year. The volunteers came from all walks of life, and each had participated, in some way, towards the many programs that the SFCSC offers. Some were drivers who drove regular clients to appointments, others delivered hot meals with Meals on Wheels, there were volunteers who worked with the Adult Daycare Service & Respite Care programs and others making phone calls for Hospice. Many helped with the Diners Club food preparation in the kitchen, serving, set-up and clean up at monthly events. Each had a story to tell of where they worked, the great people they met, and a tale of giving back to their community, some for many years, with each activity they tackled.

At the back of the hall, the staff had laid out a lovely selection of fresh baked goods, a giant fruit platter, coffee, tea,

Asselstine Hardware

6826 Road 38, verona On 613-374-3400

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and a few fun ‘activity’ stations to dem onstrate their creativity and provide input into why volunteering with this organization was great. The words scribed on the poster board were motivating like ‘fulfilling’, ‘fun’, ‘worthwhile’, etc…and as volunteers milled about, they shared a common thread of compassion, kindness, and a genuine sense of benevolence to their neighbours and community. As a token of appreciation, each volunteer could take a small canvas grab bag and select two items from the table such as seed packs, golf balls, or a sweet treat, to take home for later. The 40 attendees then posed for a quick photo and we were lucky enough to have had ‘Seamus’ the 16-month-old black lab join us as he continued his training, as a service dog, in a group setting, with tempting foods nearby. “He is doing very well” his owner explained, and the hope is to have him help support the Hospice program in the future.

As the need for these services continues to grow in Frontenac, fundraising continues for a large addition to the current building located on Stagecoach Road. SFCSC has outgrown their current space

Sunday April 23rd the Arden United Church hosted a “Music for a Sunday Afternoon in Arden” Fundraising Concert, featuring Philip Candelaria on Guitar, Patrick Kline on Cello and Sylvia Goodeve playing piano. The music was fabulous and the full house enjoyed each performance. We heard a variety of music that brought joy to everyone. We hope to host more similar concerts here throughout the year.

that consists of an old church (Grace Centre) with portables next door for the evergrowing Food Bank, that is bursting at the seams, as they stack canned goods and food supplies for numerous families in need in the area. The centre is also a hub of activity for fitness, social, and recreational activities with hall rentals supplementing some of the annual maintenance costs.

A recent Global News report noted that it will be a $2.6-million-dollar renovation adding an additional 2400 square feet to accommodate accessibility and meet health and safety standards with running water and other necessities for a safe food bank outlet and shared space. To see more of the global report: https://globalnews. ca/news/9563317/south-frontenac-twpfundraising-for-new-community-centre/. This April was the ground-breaking for the new building and Ken Foster noted that they have met 75% of their fundraising goals due to generous donations from the

The fun, free family event will be held this year rain or shine on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Township Public Services Facility at 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham.

Last year, more than 1,200 people attended the popular event, which gives families the chance to get up close to big trucks and equipment. South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, Public Services, Frontenac OPP, Frontenac Paramedic Services, and Southern Frontenac Community Services will return to showcase their fleets, including ATVs, boats and more. In addition to big trucks, there will be educational booths, kids’ activities and a community BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs with proceeds going to the local food bank and #BuildwithGrace capital expansion

community, $250K from the Federal Government, and another $750K from South Frontenac Township. The project itself is scheduled to last approximately 9 months, and Mr. Foster noted that donations are still needed and greatly appreciated to support the new Community Centre.

The next fundraising event will be the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 2nd at 12:30 PM. It will be held at the Rivendell Golf Club, 7539 Hwy 38, in Verona. There will be a four-person Scramble -Shotgun start at 1 PM. Cost is $120.00 per person or $100.00 for Rivendell Members and will include green fees, golf cart, and dinner. You may enter as a single, pair or a foursome (mixed, male, or female), and new golfers are welcome. For more information, please contact Chelsea Thomas at 613-376-6477 ext.308 or Chelsea.thomas@sfcsc.ca.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact SFCS at 613-376-6477. ■

project. Members of the public are asked to make a cash donation or bring nonperishable food items.

This year’s event will be a “quiet” event without the usual horn honking so it is friendly and inclusive to all. The time is being extended by an hour to allow more people the chance to participate, and a shuttle service will run continuously from Loughborough Public

School to make it easy for families to attend. Parking will be limited, so families are encouraged to take the shuttle.

The event takes place ahead of Emergency Preparedness Week which is May 7-13 this year. Come on out to meet our Emergency Services teams and learn about how our community prepares for and responds to emergencies. ■