Vol.23 No.17

With NFTC Service

By Jeff Green

Carrie Westlake is frustrated.

She lives on Bobs Lake, not far from Crow Lake Road, in South Frontenac, but is within the catchment area of NFTC (the acronym used by North Frontenac Telephone Company) which has its local office in Sharbot Lake.

NFTC covers the Sharbot Lake and Tichborne region, the 279 and 375 phone exchanges, and also operates in Haliburton as well as Elgin County, and rural areas around London, in Western Ontario.

In addition to phone service, they provide Internet and Internet based television service.

It is the services she receives from NFTC that have her so frustrated, that she has resorted to camping out in the basement of the NFTC office a couple of times in recent weeks, in order to connect to her job in the insurance business.

It wasn't always like this, however.

“My husband and I moved to Bobs Lake in 2017, wanting to get away from Toronto,” she told the News this week, “and I needed a phone and Internet connection in order to work virtually from home. My husband works for Tackaberry in Perth, so he is fine, but I am dependent on this service. NFTC was the only service we had access to because of our location, and they provided reliable service, until about a year ago.”

That was when she began to find her Internet service started to deteriorate. The service would drop in the middle of Zoom calls, and she would have to turn her modem off and on, and sometimes it would not come back right away.

Recently things have become much worse.

“Last weekend was approximately the fourth weekend in a row that we have gone without the Internet for most of the weekend. And during the weekdays, Internet service has been intermittent at times,” she said, in an open letter that she sent out late last week to NFTC, local politicians, and the

Frontenac News.

“I work at home full-time, my head office is in Markham, Ontario. There is no opportunity for me to go anywhere else to do my work. I am expected to work from my home eight hours a day, I am expected to have reasonably functioning Internet, and if I do not, I am at risk of losing my job. That is completely unacceptable. To worry that I may lose my job, to have that threat hanging over my head every time the internet doesn’t work, is an unacceptable way to live and an unacceptable level of service,” she said in her letter.

She added that her interaction with NFTC, over the outages, has been difficult as well.

“We are told to call specific people for help, but there is never a response. We are given numbers to contact people on the weekend, again without response. There is absolutely no reasonable level of service in an emergency situation, let alone fixing the outage. Yet we continue to be billed monthly for the service, on par with other Internet services, without any reduction. We are paying full price, and market value, for a service that

does not nearly meet the market standards. This is also unacceptable,” she wrote.

She also operates an Internet based side business on weekends that she has been unable to operate for over a month.

She added that she “understands there are people in the area who have been without Internet service for a month.”

Over the last 18 months, other people have contacted the News about NFTC services, in different locations within the NFTC catchment area.

In one case, a reader contacted the News to report that service in the Clarendon area, on Road 509, was completely out for weeks, between April and early July in 2021. The reader said they were informed that the network had deteriorated to the point where it could not be fixed, and in the end, that part of the network was fast tracked to have its copper wire service replaced with fibre optic service, which was installed in July.

“We went from no phone or Internet service at all for 2 months, to the 21st century, when the fibre was finally installed,” said the reader.

Another local resident, who also lives in one of the more remote locations in the township, told us at the News that they recently signed up with Starlink, and have since cancelled all service with NFTC, including phone service, after having a contract with the company for over 40 years.

Carrie Westlake and her husband, Chris Arbeau, do not have that option.

“For myself, leaving North Frontenac Telephone Company and going to another service provider is an impossibility. Due to our landscape and topography, we are unable to have any kind of satellite service. We have been in touch with the satellite companies, they have been out here to check our lot, and confirm this,” she said. They also do not have anything but very limited access to cell service, she added.

Not everyone requires the Internet for their employment, as she does, but Carrie Westlake points out that the service has become essential in many other ways as well.

“In our current age of technology, Internet services are invaluable. More and more, every aspect of our daily lives depends on Internet services. The government of Canada has already expressed that it considers providers of Internet services to have a higher duty of care to their patrons.”

In reponse to an inquiry from the News regarding timelines for responding to reports of outages, Craig Hinschberger, NFTC regional Manager - Sharbot Lake, responded by email with the following statement: "In light of some of our recent challenges, NFTC is adding additional resources within our local network footprint to help deliver increased reliability, stronger service levels and faster repair times to all of our valued customers.

"When dealing with our historic copper telephone lines, there can be significant variations in the types of repairs required, which can make it difficult to determine exact service restoration timelines in some circumstances. With that said, we’re committed to improving our response times and continuing to invest in the network to provide the best possible service experience to all of our neighbours within our community.

If there is ever an issue in response times, especially in circumstances that may put elderly or health compromised individuals in a vulnerable position, I welcome NFTC customers to call me on my personal cell phone, 519-630-3989."

In response to a second question about NFTC timelines for replacing the copper wire-based phone/internet lines with fibre optic cable, the current industry standard, Hinschberger replied with the following:

"With the increase in broadband demands in recent years, service through historic copper phone lines is becoming far less sustainable than other network technologies, such as pure fibre.

"NFTC has launched extensive pure fibre investment plans throughout our service footprint to help deliver much faster internet speeds while drastically reducing the amount of service issues our customers

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The Frontenac Addington Trappers' Council held their Trappers' Carnival at the Flinton Flinton Rec Centre on April 30, 2023. Photo courtesy Cloyne and District Historical Society.

A North Frontenac Telephone Company service vehicle sits outside the switching station in Sharbot Lake.

Formation of the Tay River & Sharbot Lake Family Health Team

Submitted by Deborah Krauss, Executive Director - SL Family Health Team

Physicians at Tay River Health Centre and Sharbot Lake have been working with the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team over the past several months on how to strengthen the delivery of primary care for our communities with a focus on those residents without a primary care provider and for those who are vulnerable and marginalized. The goals of working together would be to help bridge the gap in accessing interprofessional care while supporting patients to connect to care where and when they need it.

Currently, Tay River Health Centre has

over 5000 people on their wait list without a primary care provider (MD or NP) and the list grows everyday. We have learned that when family physicians work in a team-based model alongside other family physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to deliver programs and services, patients get better continuity of care and more access to after-hours care.

The Proposal

To help address some of these gap areas, the Tay River Health Centre and the Sharbot Lake Physicians have engaged in a voluntary merger of their physician teams. Discussions are also underway

with the Ministry of Health for an expansion of Sharbot Lake Family Health Team services to the Tay River Health Centre. This proposal has received widespread support from both physician groups, our communities’ political groups, and multiple health care agencies across the region.

What Does this Family Health Team Expansion Mean?

If approved by the Ministry of Health, the expansion will create a larger Family Health Team with improved resources which will be able to offer increased accessibility to programs and services for existing patients and for patients who are currently without a primary care provider. Patients will be able to access select programming at each site which will open doors to not only an increased variety of programs but also to more flexible program scheduling. In addition, the team will be able to leverage efficiencies to create additional healthcare opportunities that will assist patients in important areas

may have.

"NFTC has already mobilized construction crews in a number of areas within our

such as mental health and palliative care supports, continuity of care from the hospital to home, after hours and specialty care. Finally, the new Tay River and Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, through involvement and engagement with the local community and area health care agencies will be more responsive to the local needs.

The physical locations of the teams will not change nor will access to your primary health care provider change as a result of the physician merger and family health team expansion. Over time we hope that by working together, we will be able to improve access to more programs and services for our shared communities.

Town Hall Question and Answer Sessions for the Public Community information events are planned for May 10th at 6pm at OSO Hall 1107 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake and May 17th at 6pm at the Tay River Health Centre in Perth. ■

community over the past 2 years, and we will continue to put significant resources towards fibre advancements in years 2023 through 2026. More information on new fibre expansions will be presented on our website at www.nftctelecom.com in the coming weeks."

The government of Ontario has established the goal of ensuring that all residents of Ontario have reliable access to Internet service, and

to that end contracts have been awarded to providers to expand service into underserved pockets of Ontario.

NFTC has received one of those contracts, but not for this region. Their contract is for a region that they serve in southwest Ontario. In Frontenac County, Bell Canada received the contract, but they do not provide service in the Sharbot Lake and Parham areas. ■

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Astronomy Club To Take Over Running Astronomy Park

By Craig Bakay

It’s been known as the Star Gazing Pad, Dark Sky Pad, Dark Sky Viewing Area, Dark Sky Preserve and simply the Observatory. But following North Frontenac’s April 28 regular meeting, the property at 5816 Road 506, will be known officially as the ‘North Frontenac Astronomy Park.’

The term ‘Dark Sky Preserve’ will continue to be used in reference to the entire Township and ‘A Dark Sky Experience’ was approved as the official slogan of the North Frontenac Astronomy Park.

There are other changes planned for the popular attraction.

In 2012, the Township received approval for Frontenac Federal Gas Tax Funding for an initiative involving Eco Tourism.

Dumping on Kennebec Road

I am concerned about the following situation that is happening on Kennebec Road.

It seems that some people are using the north side of Kennebec road as a trash dump. This started happening about a year ago and is progressively getting worse this year. This is happening just a short distance in off Henderson Road. As I understand it, one of my neighbours contacted a council

Through the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF), the project was completed and has become a destination for star gazers, both those with their own telescopes and those who just want to gaze through the scopes provided at the facility.

On Feb. 21 of this year, the EDTF made the recommendation to Council that events at the pad be taken over by the North Frontenac Astronomy Club (NFAC), a group of volunteers who work to promote and enhance the facility. The relationship will be much the same as that with Community Hall Committees.

Also, Council approved $300 for a logo design an up to $1,700 for signage. In a report from Brooke Hawley, manager of community development, it is believed that the

L ETTERS

member about this last year and nothing has occurred since. This spring, the problem has grown worse. In this day and age, with concerns about the environment, I find it hard to believe that people would do such and thing, and that the council member contacted last year would fail to follow up on something like this.

Personally, I am embarrassed when I have visitors and they have to pass by this mess along the road to reach my home. It's bad enough that we have to see this every time we travel down our road to go to town.

From what I have been told, it's the present property's owners responsibility to clean up this mess. However, the property appears to be abandoned since the previous, or current, owner has not been seen up here for some years.

I have attached a few photos of the situation, and I have many more. The first one is from last year, and the remainder from just a few days ago.

This can not go on. Those of us that live on Kennebec Road take pride in out property and having to contend with is beyond what we expect living in Central Frontenac.

- Jack Alexander

Frontenac County Office Renovation

Nothing depresses me more than a sto-

renaming strategy will “strengthen the location as a tourist destination by increasing perceived prestige/desirability, significantly differentiate the location from the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area, remove any perceived naming uncertainty and refocus each of the two ‘brands’ to capitalize on their unique value to guests.”

Following the resolution, events at the North Frontenac Astronomy Park will be determined, organized and run by the NFAC, whereas in the past, Township staff was involved in many events.

However, the Township still funds the Park to a certain extent and Coun. Wayne Good wanted to see a fee for entry.

But he seemed to be alone in that regard.

ry about Frontenac County.

I feel like a Russian man in Manchuria being conscripted to fight and be slaughtered in a war thousands of kilometers from his home for the dreams of the Russian oligarchs. Living north of #7 HWY in Frontenac County I sympathize with him.

Our brain-dead politicians chose to cite their Frontenac capital in another man's territory-- the City of Kingston.

They were brainwashed to believe that they could not recruit any talent north of Sydenham to fill their positions.

They chose to create their TEMPLE by tearing down an old farm house and throwing their lot in with an old age retirement home , a conservation agency and some dream architect that couldn't guesstimate that a big rock and bedrock are not the same thing.

Am I hallucinating or is this the reality of princes and princesses who live in palaces and use the nickels and dimes of an old age population and some wealthy uncaring distant cottage owners to create a launching pad for their entrance into the elite society of professors, politicians, and developers in the City of Kingston.

Frontenac County mirrors the name' Kick and Push'

- Doug Steele

perth road sunday school Hall thanks you tuesday Lunches are cancelled. May 1st is the final lunch until October. thanks for your support. we hope to see you in october when we will open again.

“The task force (which Inglis chairs) recommended a collection or donation model,” said Dep. Mayor John Inglis.

“Perhaps an entry fee might be possible for major events but I suggest we just continue with a request for donations model,” said Mayor Gerry Lichty.

Free brush at township dumps

CAO Corey Klatt told Council that because of the money they got from the MNR for the derecho event, the Township would be accepting loads of brush for free all year at the Plevna, Cloyne and Mississippi waste sites.

Not much hope for BMO in Northbrook

Mayor Gerry Lichty told Council that he would be attending the May 31 meeting regarding the closure of the Bank of Montreal branch in Northbrook but there was “not much hope” of changing the bank’s mind.

The Township did get a reply to their letter to the bank expressing concerns about the closure that said Council was welcome to attend the meeting.

“I had a meeting with (MPP) John Jordan, who was involved when Scotiabank left Lanark,” Lichty said. “But he didn’t hold out much hope of changing their minds either.

“I heard from a very reliable source that it’s a done deal,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. “There won’t even be an ATM left there.”

Big Chair to museum

Council passed a resolution thanking Tammy Whitelock and her group of volunteers for their efforts on the “Big Chair” project. The old chair, which had been at the Cloyne Shell, had been falling apart and was finished off by the derecho.

The tentative location for the new chair is at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum by the museum sign where it will be available for many photo opportunities.

Struthadam Road to be assumed by township Council passed a bylaw assuming a portion of Struthdam Road, a portion of River Road and a portion of Cruise Road establishing them as highways and thus making the Township responsible for their maintenance.

Economic Development Week

Council declared the week of May 8-12 as Economic Development Week which will include a free barbecue May 12 at a local hall. ■

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stepanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

353-6653

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

Henderson Jean Brown 336-2516

Inverary Judy Borovskis 353-1768

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck

Ompah Linda Rush

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

Teal

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

Sydenham Karen Brawley

Verona Debbie Lingen

353-7303

613-264-5325

376-9848

ClOyNE - N ORTHBROO k

Stephanie Regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club invites you to join us for • our meeting on Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. Our Speaker will be Mary Ann VanBerlo and her topic will be Planting for Success. We have one chance to get our plants off to a good start so preparing and planting them properly is very important. Come and hear what Mary Ann has to tell us, everyone is welcome.

•

LOL Lions Club would like you to to mark your calendars

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

Sheryl Weber is a member of the North Frontenac Historical

• Society and Archives who is researching the Dempsey cemetery in the Cloyne area. She is looking for history info/pictures about the cemetery. Please email her at pudge1042@gmail. com if have any information you’d like to share.

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

Warlich family raffle - Erin and Kristin Warlich’s daughter

• Lainey is facing surgery this week after a year long battle with cancer. The family is strong but is facing financial hardship as they focus on their daughter, and community supporters have organised a raffle, with donated prizes including a $750 Gift Card from Bishop Lake Outdoors, a cash donation of $500 from Ron Nowell Construction, and more. Tickets are available at Land O’Lakes Community Services, Bishop Lake Outdoors, Milligan Meats, Hooks Building Centre, Petro Canada, and from Melissa Grant. For info go to the Warlich Family Draw Facebook page. The draw will be held on May 23, through a live feed on the page.

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR

Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

Well, it is the first of May and the weather is still very cool • and lots of rain. The nice part about it is that you have not likely seen any Blackflies yet.

The Denbigh Library is hosting a Mother’s Day craft and • story time on Wednesday, May 10 from 6 to 7pm. Remember, space is limited so please register at 613-333-1426.

Condolences to the friends and family of Dale McKean. He • passed away last Sunday. He was a part of the SFCSC volunteer group and will be missed by many.

Did you know that Community Car Pool has come to the

• Rural Frontenac Community Services? It is a service to connect people looking for a ride with people offering rides. No money is exchanged, except to share the cost of fuel or parking. You can register online and connect with a match, visit: communitycarpool.ca

May 19th the Frontenac Market opens from 3-7pm at Cen-

• tennial Park in Harrowsmith and will continue every Friday afternoon until October 20th.

May 27th, Saturday,1-3pm, Music in the Park is back at

• McMullen Park, Verona. Family-friendly acoustic-style performances on the beaches of South Frontenac.

Introduction to Pickleball sessions have returned to South/

• Central Frontenac and are offered every week. Pick a date and time that suits your schedule for the 2-hour session. Come see what all the excitement is about, grab a friend, or come make new ones.

Know a school that wants to play? Selkirk offers free pad- • dles for schools, organizations, and charitable groups in the community. Call to find out more. 613-374-5662 or email pickleballkelli@gmail.com.

H ARROWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665

ghamelin3585@gmail.com

Spring has sprung, the grass has risen... Where oh where is the warmth? So looking forward to consistent temperatures in the double digits.

Happy 50th Anniversary on May 19 to Rod and Brenda. • The BC Knitters Inc. have donated $66 to the local Food • Bank. Thanks to the purchasers of these items. Your contri-

butions are appreciated.

Saturday, May 6 - Is an Alaskan Cruise on your Bucket • List? It is for some residents and they are making it a reality in June 2024 and would love it if others in the area could join them. An information session is being held at the Verona Free Methodist Church starting at 2:30 to hear about accommodations, side trips, flights and costs. Everyone is welcome and there is no obligation from attending. For more information, contact Carrie at 613-305-3151.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 7:30pm join the Frontenac Wom- • en's Chorus and guest soloist Patty Smith for an evening of beautiful music celebrating the Ways of Water! Admission by donation, plus an item for the Food Bank. Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 Main Street, Verona.

Saturday, May 6, 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.

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 14:00 PM the South Frontenac • Museum Society presents Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator - Museum of Anthropology UBC. Conservation of Collections and Collaboration: Museums and First Nations. At the Museum, 5595 Hwy 38, Hartington. Admission by donation. Limited seating. For reservations, e-mail ssouthfrontenacmusem@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 14, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers and Open

• Mike will be at the Golden LInks Hall in Harrowsmith from 1 to 5pm followed by dinner. Cost is $12 and please bring a dessert to share. For information call 613-372-2410.

• Road!

The dock is In at Loughborough boat launch on Perth

LCBO Bottle Drive – Light Up Our Diamonds! Trailer is at • 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th The month of April has brought in $1124.40 towards our new lights! Thank you to everyone who drops off either at the trailer or Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery and also to the customers who make donations in our Jar at Inverary Beer Store! Thank you to both locations and also Glenburnie Grocery for their constant support!

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the “new” Storrington Centre the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a hot home cooked meal. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and enjoy the entertainment.

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!

Nordic Walking Clinic on May 4th from 5 – 6:30. Fund- • raiser for South Frontenac Community Services. Meet Kari Galasso, Master Trainer at the trail head of the Cataraqui Trail in Harrowsmith. Poles will be provided. Cost is $15. All funds raised to South Frontenac Community Services. For more info email karigalasso@gmail.com or call 613-328-9079.

Chris Murphy in Concert Sunday May 7th at Inverary United • Church at 2pm. Free will offering. Musical theme is the songs of Great Big Sea in recognition of their 30th anniversary..

So happy to have had a visit with Sandra Cameron and

• Barry Hollywood last Sunday. They came to say good-bye now that the McEwen home is sold. It was great to see them both again and have a visit to reminiscence about years ago.

So sorry to hear that my sister-in-law Evelyn Killingbeck

• passed away last week. I am very thankful for all the visits from her and Denzel before she went in to hospital. A wonderful sweet sister-in-law. So sorry for Denzel and his boys and families. Rest in Peace, Evelyn.

Thank you, Bob DeLisle for taking me to get my hair done

• on Friday and Donna for bringing me home. Sorry, Elaine, to hear you were so sick and hope you are well now. Thanks to my son Rick for all the running that you have been doing for me.

A wonderful weekend with my friend Ruth Jackson from • Barrie. She came for the Abrams concert in Kingston on Friday, then spent the night at the beautiful Rock Hill Bed and Breakfast in Sharbot Lake before coming to my place on Saturday.

Thank you to Alice for sitting with me for four hours while • waiting for my cancer doctor to call me so she could write down everything he said to me. I am blessed with all these angels who help me so much.

Sunday, May 21, 2023 TAKE OUT beef dinner at the Gold-

• en Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 17. Cost is $20. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and at Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 TAKE OUT Mud Cat Fish Fry,

• Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 24. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

Congratulations to “soon to be Rev.” Kaitlyn Ostrander, • who this Sat (May 6) will be ordained in Cobourg and formally recognized as a minister of religion in the United Church of Canada. Having been trained for two years in our local United Churches (Arden, Henderson, Mountain Grove), Kaitlyn followed her original call to ministry received as a 16 year old youth leader at her local church in Brighton- her home of origin. Following ordination, Kailtlyn will continue in service in the three United Churches. Congratulations. The service will be live streamed so check it out, folks!

This Sun. May 7 after church, take a ramble to the fundraising vendors event in aid of Henderson United Church and the local food bank hosted by our own Angie Deline at 14569 Rd. 38 in Sharbot Lake from 10- 2. There are over twenty vendors on site and an amazing fundraising prize table. If you are able please bring non-perishable food items for the local food bank.

The weekly Farmers Market hosted by the Lions Club of • Land O’Lakes in Northbrook is starting up on Saturday- June 3 from 10- 1. Musicians are sought to offer their music and to rock on so please contact Lion Clyde at 1-905-925-4708 or Lion Debbie at 613-921-3015. A schedule would then be set up to give folks a chance to catch a variety of music and musicians.

Our Pine Meadow People enjoyed a virtual vacation to • Hawaii, getting all decked out in flowered leis, sun hats and looking at travel brochures, while sipping Hawaiian mock tail drinks such as: Blue Hawaii- without the blues, and Hawaiian Twist with a twist! They are hosting an up-coming yard sale on Sat. May 27 from 8-2 and are seeking good quality donated items up until Fri. May 26. (Sarah Thompson 613-336-9120 ext 226). Please call in advance to arrange a time to drop off your donations and to confirm the types of acceptable donations with thanks.

Sure is lots of rain-hope the rain don't hurt the rhubarb!

INVERARy

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Thank you to the road crew in South Frontenac! Great job • on the pot holes I find during my morning run. Three big ones on Old Division are now gone! Also thank you to the Township for the “refresh” on the drive into Ken Garrett Park – great job!

Welcome! New to the Inverary area, Dave & Tamara! And • new arrival baby Oscar is welcomed by big sister Stella. Inverary is growing!

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.

Conservation of Collections & Collaboration: Museums

• and First Nations on May 13 at 2:00 pm at South Frontenac Museum, 5595 Hwy 38 in Hartington. Guest speaker Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator, Museum of Anthropology, U.B.C. Admission by donation – Limited seating. Reserve at southfrontenacmuseum@gmail.com

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

The Good Lovelies, Juno award winning trio in concert at • Leopard Frog Barn on May 28th at 7pm. Cost is $35. To Reserve and get directions, email: leopardfrongfarm@gmail. com Located at 4587 Kauffmann Lane, Battersea.

Next Community Food Bank Drive will be Friday June 2nd • from 1-5 at the Lion’s Hall. You can also drop off hearing aids, can tabs, and eye glasses. NO eye glass cases needed.

Self-Defence Class Sensei Hamid Nam, a 7th Dan in Ka- • rate and a member of the Canadian Armed Forces will be teaching Self-Defence Techniques classes at Inverary United Church Hall, one class every three months. Next class is June 10th at 12 noon to 3pm. If interested or for more info, call 613-328-6742 or email hamidnam24@gmail.com.

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

M ABER ly- B O l INGBRO k E

Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

The ABC Association is having a luncheon for their volun- • teers at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road on May 12, noon to 2pm. If you would like to attend, please contact Christine Ormsby. Christine.abchall@gmail.com 613-314-2940.

Community Garage Sale – May 13, 8am to noon at the ABC • Hall. Tales are available for indoor spaces, $15 per table. Outdoor spaces are also available for $10 a space. Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be available for sale. Donations of baked goods gratefully accepted. Please pre-pay your rental fee by Friday, May 12 via e-transfer to treasurer@abchall.ca.

MISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

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My weekend ended with Ruth Jackson making a lovely sup- • per for Harriet Riddell and myself and lots of visiting. Ruth did all the work so she didn’t get much time to herself. She left Sunday morning after I had a nurse from CBI come in to see me. A great weekend with Ruth and Harriet. Ruth will be back at the long weekend in July for a very special event – to celebrate Harriet’s 90th birthday and we are all looking forward to it.

Sending get well wishes to Morley Wark and anyone else in • the community who is on the sick list.

The Annual General Meeting of the snowmobile club will be • held on Thursday, May 4th at the clubhouse starting at 7pm. Your support and participation is needed to help the club stay active and maintain their trail system.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2570

613-479-2855

Pickleball is officially underway for the season! 9 players

• gathered last Friday at the rink/pickleball courts at the ClarMill Hall. They spent an hour or so laughing together and learning to hit the ball again after the winter layoff. New to the sport players are welcome. We have a few extra paddles if you just want to try it out. Scheduled meeting times are totally dependent on the weather. If you would like to receive emails about the next scheduled time, contact Liz at 613-806-4745 to add your name to the "pickle list".

The Birthday Bash will be held Wed, May 17 at 6pm at the

• hall. Just bring a dish to share, a toonie or so for the hall and an appetite as there is always a feast of good country cooking. This month, Dominic, local singer/songwriter will share a couple of his tunes that are playing on the radio. All are welcome.

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The Parham Fair, Aug. 19 (wrong date in last weeks col-

• umn) is accepting registrants for the Vendor Market. For information email nanmaggie@yahoo.com.

Calling all Bridge and Euchre players. Meet at the hall on • Fridays from 1 to 4. Cost is a toonie. Players of all levels are welcome.

My bird seed bags are almost empty but the birds keep • emptying the feeder. I have flocks of purple finches, red winged blackbirds and some white crowned sparrows. I also

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

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

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra in the spine slips out of its proper alignment and slides forward over the vertebra below it. This condition most commonly occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) and can result in pressure on the spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs.

There are different types of spondylolisthesis, which are classified based on their underlying causes. The most common type is called degenerative spondylolisthesis, which occurs as a result of wear and tear on the spinal discs and joints that connect the vertebrae, congenital spondylolisthesis (present from birth), isthmic spondylolisthesis (due to a defect or fracture in the vertebra), and traumatic spondylolisthesis (due to an injury or trauma to the spine).

Symptoms of spondylolisthesis can include lower back pain, muscle tightness, stiffness, and difficulty standing or walking. Treatment for spondylolisthesis may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, medication, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition and the individual patient's needs.

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had one red breasted grosbeak. Lovely. When the feed runs out, they are on their own.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele

613-375-6219

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525

Thinking of Merrilee Grey who underwent eye surgery re-

• cently. Also special prayers go out to Dorothy Kehoe, Art Shaw and Lynn Smail.

Sure looks good the way the township is cleaning out

• the ditches after all the litter has been picked out of them.

Thanks to the faithful volunteers who worked tirelessly to clean up YOUR and my neighbourhood. Remember that when you are done with your mask (yes, the one that protected you) don't throw it out your vehicle window as it will NOT protect the wildlife but instead will harm them!

The Legion held an Open Mic Music in the afternoon with

• many participants. What a great way to spend a rainy, dreary Sunday. Many great prize were won by some lucky folks.

The congregation enjoyed a delicious soup luncheon fol-

• lowing the service on Sunday at Parham United Church.

Don't forget the next Lions Club Breakfast on the 20th.

• Lots of fun was had at the Bingo Friday night at GREC in

• support of GREC and Land O'Lakes schools. Some much needed funds were raised as it was a packed house with lots of lucky winners!!! Congratulations to all those winners and to all for coming out to support our local schools when they need us.

We were saddened to hear of the passing on the weekend • of Heather Gillespie. She was well known in the area and a volunteer with a huge heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Don't forget the Pop Up Vendor Event in Sharbot Lake this weekend! Right beside the dollar store, be sure to pop in to see all the goodies that will be available.

Wishing our May birthdays a very special day! Tammy • Dupuis, Sherry Whan, Mitch Cox, Nicole Power, Bonnie Lowery, Krista Bertrim, Hope Stinchcombe, Amy Lake, Howard Bertrim, Cam Jackson, Kevin Merrigan, Stella Lafaso, Stan Stinchcombe, Lyann Smith, Sam Lusk, Wanda Benn, Jane Neadow, Suzanne Meulenaar, Brooke Raymond, Nicki Hearns, Joye Wagar-Boals, Mary Raymond, Mason Lowery, Jan MacPherson, Heather Beattie, Janice Peters, William Lowery, Jared & Logan Whan, Jax Lafaso, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor, Leah Neumann, Sadie Lowery, Justin Riddell, Jody Steele, Kevin Hole, Anita Allen and Lillian Hartwick. Also anniversary wishes to Butch & Linda Teal, Natasha & Sam Lafaso and Kurtis & Annette Jackson.

Then, May 13th there will be the Giant Flea Market and • Vendor Event at the Parham Ball Field. District #4 Recreation Committee will have the canteen open as well as a bake table available. It runs from 10am to 2pm. If you are interested in having a table, you can message me at mrsteal2u@hotmail.com - bring your table, chairs, tent and items to sell – remember, it can be yard sale items as well!!! We have lots of great vendors and folks booked so you are sure to find something to suit your needs.

P ERTH R OAD

Peter Bird

613-353-7303

p.bird@xplornet.ca

Road, ON K0H 2L0.

EVENTS AT Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall: Tuesday

• Lunches are over for the season. Thanks to everyone for supporting them this year. We will see everyone in the fall.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every

• Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first-timer, get in touch with Cheryl Bird at 613-353-7303.

YOGA classes on Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling

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

Jam Sessions continue at Storrington Centre: Friday

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

Vendors Wanted: Limestone County Pet Treats presents

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

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

Just a reminder that the Plevna Library started their new • hours on May 2nd this week. Friday and Saturdays are still 10-1pm, but now they are open Tuesday and Thursdays 2-6pm instead of 2-4pm and 5-7pm. May is Community Living Month! Save May 17th for a spa- • ghettini dinner. You can ask at the Treasure Trunk in Sharbot Lake for more details.

If you are interested in joining a pickleball group to play at • the courts in Plevna at the Clar-Mill Hall, Evelyn is collecting names to organize a group. For more information, you can text 613 447-9458.

On May 20th from 10-2pm, you will want to stop by • Clarendon Central Public School at 7356 Road 506 in Plevna for their first annual Spring Sale! There will be something for everybody!! Plant sale, vendor & yard sale, BARBQ and bake sale!! To book a vendor table or get more information about donating items for the yard sale, you can contact Jilene at 613 479-0174 or call the school at 613 479-2264.

The hunt is over for a stag and doe on Saturday, May • 27th at the Clar-Mill Hall at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna. Emma Tooley and Zack Matson are inviting you out for games, prizes, dancing, raffles and drinks! For more information and to get tickets, you can contact the bride and groom, their wedding party or their parents. Tickets will also be available at the door and the fun starts at 7pm!

26 neighbours joined our last weight loss challenge (part- • ner edition). Last Sunday we weighed out and collectively our group lost 169.9 pound! Wow!! Congratulations to the winners!!! Rob and Nancy Smith together lost 42.6 pounds and earned first place with a 10.75% weight loss. Second place winners Lynn and Anita Cooper together lost 41.6 pounds and earned a 7.42% weight loss!! Absolutely amazing numbers!! Congratulations to everybody!!

Rob and Nancy White - 1st place winners! Lynn and Anita Cooper - 2nd place winners! Lynn is the guy in the red t-shirt and Anita has the striped sweater. Just so you know who is who :)

Sy DENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

ceeds go towards donations in our local community. Thanks Lions Club ... get your ticket now.

Looking for a space to rent for an event or activity, check • out the Legion in Sydenham. Reasonable rates and you don't have to be a member to rent the space. To book you must call 613-376-6808 or drop in when they are open.

Welcome home snowbirds. Hope winter treated you well.

• Nice to see you all again

VERONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

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 Saturday, 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. Don't delay, only 150 tickets available.

THE SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM SOCIETY presents

• MIRIAM CLAVIR, retired Senior Conservator, Museum of Anthropology, U.B.C. She will speak on the "Conservation of Collections and Collaboration: Museums and First Nations" on Saturday, May 13, 2pm. The museum is located at 5595 ROAD 38, Hartrington, admission by donation. Limited seating. Reservations: southfrontenacmuseum@gmail.com.

Help stock the South Frontenac Food Bank with a Stuff Fire

• Truck event. The fire truck will be located at Verona Foodland to accept your food donations on Saturday, May 20 from 10am to 2pm.

Before you head out for your busy summer, join South • Frontenac Township for the Summer Kickoff Music Festival! The music festival will be at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith on Saturday, May 27th from 4pm to 10pm. 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 our region. Admission is FREE thanks to generous local sponsors.

ARDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

Thanks is extended to all the folks who participated in the

• April 25 Trash Bash. The village sure looks good!

Connie Tryan, supervisor of the Kids Klub program, and

• the Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank the Community for their support of the program. There are many to thank, those who attended, those who donated gifts for the auction, those who provided food and especially those heroes who were still on cleanup duty at 8pm that evening. Details of the summer programs will be announced when the plans are formulated.

On Saturday, April 29, 11am the Arden Legion held their • 2022/2023 elections. The room was packed by members and non-members, as well. The new executive will have many new faces, some familiar to us and some not. Best Wishes are extended, in the hope that the current, new found enthusiasm continues.

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH: Sunday services Con-

• tinue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth

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Is it just me or did anyone else think we needed to build an • ark? Spring is here for sure

"We’re back! Sydenham & District Lions Club are selling • their Canada Day Draw tickets! Draw will take place on July 1st at the Sydenham Point. Tickets are $10 each for a Grand Prize of $2500! Gets yours soon, for only 1000 tickets were printed. Our Club is scheduled to sell tickets at Sydenham Foodland on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 5-7, with all pro-

Local Lawyer Retires

After 47 years practicing law – 18 of those years serving the village community with his legal expertise - Stephen Duggan has decided to hang up his hat and his metaphorical wig and gown and retire at the end of June. The real estate and wills lawyer has helped countless clients buy their dream homes, sell their unwanted properties, and plan their estates for the future. Stephen says he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, traveling the world, and losing track of the days of the week. He is grateful to his clients and neighbours for their loyal support over the years and hopes to keep in touch.

Just a reminder about the Arden Legion’s very popular • Thursday night Bingo offering of a $4000.00 Jackpot starting this evening, Thursday May 4. Every Thursday thereafter will feature a $4000.00 payout if cards are filled out with 52 numbers called or less. The one-hour session is sponsored by Amhurst Island, radio Bingo.

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!

The Kennebec Rec. Committee’s Senior softball will start, • Wednesday May 10, 6:30 pm, at the Ball Diamond behind the Post Office. No experience is necessary! The games are pick-up based on participation that evening. Just an evening of good fun with a little exercise thrown in for good measure. |Please see Facebook posts for more information, or contact Gord Brown, at 613-335-4843. See you there!

B ATTERSEA /S TORRINGTON

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

•

Kari Galasso is hosting a Nordic walking clinic on Thurs-

• day, May 4th from 5 - 6:30. We'll meet at the trail head of the Cataraqui Trail in Harrowsmith. Cost is $15 with all fees going to the SFCS. Poles are provided. For more info or to register, contact Master Trainer, Kari Galasso at karigalasso@ gmail.com or 613-328-9079.

An offering from Dog and Cranberry Lake Association:

• What Covid Taught Us About Bass Fishing; a presentation by Dr. David Philipp, avid angler and researcher into fish genetics. The Association is pleased to present this community event on Thursday May 11th from 7-8:30pm at the Storrington Centre. All welcome.

The Storrington Lion’s Club is offering a weekly Charity

• Bike Night every Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm running from May 18th – August 31st. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride starting from the Storrington Lions Club Hall, followed by a BBQ dinner, games, prizes, and fellowship at the Hall. It is $10 to participate with all proceeds going towards local charities.

May the fourth be with you

Sharbot Lake Lawyer Stephen Duggan retires in June.

Ciara’s Coming Home

Reviewed by Jeff Green

The North Frontenac Little Theatre’s spring production, their second in the cozy confines of their new home at the Soldiers Memorial (Oso) Hall in Sharbot Lake, was the Canadian premier of a play by Arden-based novelist and playwright, Glenys O’Connell.

As Glenys’ husband, Adrian said, when introducing the cast and crew at the end of the final performance of the play on Sunday afternoon (April 30) – more about that later - there was a touring production of the play in Ireland, back in 2019.

Ciara’s Coming Home is about the return of Ciara, the eldest of 4 O’Brian children, to the family farm in rural Ireland, after 8 years in New York.

The action takes place in the kitchen at the farm, a week before Ciara comes home, and on the day she arrives, and the following morning.

The confines of the small stage at the hall are well suited to the subject matter of the play, and the set design by Brian Robertson, Gord Sirrs, Fred Barrett, Christian Kennedy and Donna Larocque, created a down-home backdrop, in a family kitchen, with a sense of the surrounding countryside, while keeping enough room for several actors to move around the stage at any given time.

As the play begins, Mammy O’Brian (Sarah Hale, in a welcome return to the NFLT stage after a number of years) is in a tizzy when she hears that her eldest, and favourite daughter, is coming from New York for a visit.

Daddy O’Brian (Greg Morris) is less impressed, and is not at all keen on repainting and sprucing up the place for Ciara’s return, especially because he is hampered by a debilitating back injury that hurts day and night, except when he gets out on his bicycle to head off to the pub, when he seems to be able to move very well.

Meanwhile, Eleanor, the middle daughter (Hope Andrew), is not happy at all, either about Ciara’s return or Mammy’s efforts to make a good impression on her. Patrick, (Braidey Merrigan) the eldest son, is taken up with his new baby, and the needs of his wife Rosalie (Sloane Putnam). The only one other than Mammy, who is particularly excited about Ciara’s return, is the youngest son Tomas (Nick Conboy) who is more interested in the presents that he hopes Ciara will bring from New York than anything else.

The economy of Glenys O’Connel’s writing, and the ensemble acting, made it very easy for the audience to know where the tensions in the family were, and what to look for in the second half of the play, when Ciara finally made her entrance. It only took a few short scenes to set up the drama that unfolds when Ciara actually comes home.

When Ciara (Emma Fox) arrives, the superiority that

the audience had been led to expect, is certainly on display, but it is also clear that it is veneer. Underneath it all, she is scared, and vulnerable.

As everything is revealed, including a former love triangle between Ciara and Eleanor, with unforeseen and tragic consequences, and the truth about Ciara’s real life in New York, the family does come together. In fitting Irish fashion, the play resolves with the promise of a future full of love and constant bickering in the expanding O’Brian homestead.

Sarah Hale and Greg Morris were the only adult actors in the production, and they set the tone for the younger performers, delivering their lines with lots of energy, and urgency at times. Nick Conboy was a fitting foil for his father, using body language and facial expressions as much as anything else to keep the audience entertained. Braidey Merrigan, who played Pauli (Ciara’s husband) as well as Patrick, did well to portray how Patrick had to navigate his complications with the four women in his life, his needy wife and mother, and his competing sisters.

Sloane Putnam, as Rosalie, had to maintain her dignity in the face of the strong, domineering O’Brian women.

The relationship between Emma Fox, in her first acting role as the title character Ciara, and Hope Andrew (who also had a lead role in the Red Lamp last fall) was central to the play. The teenagers were playing women in their mid-twenties, at least, and had to step into the murky waters of women who had already suffered some disappointments, had done things they regretted but could not take back, and had never really gotten along since childhood.

The two actors were able to capture much of that reality, making the ultimate resolution believable, and enjoyable for the audience.

As well as directing, Adrian O’Connel performed a set of Irish tunes before the production, and provided the live background music, while the play was running.

And after the production, on the final day at least, he introduced the entire backstage and front of house crew as well as the NFLT executive, to the audience. When he was done, he asked his wife, Glenys, if she had anything to say.

“Oh no, I think you’ve said it all, Adrian” was her pithy response, causing Adrian to smile and the audience to have one more chance to laugh a little. ■

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey a portion of road allowance as set out and described below:

PT RDAL BTN CONCESSION 10 AND 11 OLDEN LYING NORTH OF MACALLAN LANE (PIN 36225-0255(LT)) as shown in the map below:

This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 23rd of May, 2023 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.

This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St Sharbot Lake with an option to attend virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting virtually should contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on May 23, 2023.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 2023

Cindy Deachman,

Deputy

Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

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Jim Smart Talks About Camp Mazinaw

The history of Mazinaw Rock, the Bon Echo Inn and its eccentric matriarch Flora MacDonald Denison, her devotion to Walt Whitman and connections to the Group of Seven Painters, and her playwright son Merrill, are the stuff of legend in the communities surrounding what is now Bon Echo Park.

But in between the era of the Bon Echo Inn in the 1910s and 20s, and the modern era of the park, there was a boys’ camp located near what is now the park, Camp Mazinaw.

The camp had a music and arts component, as well as a canoeing and camping component. It was founded by a school teacher from Toronto, Harry Hambly, who was joined soon after by two other teachers, C.R. Blackstock and Harry Hull.

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Some of the camp’s history has been preserved by the Cloyne and District Historical Society (CDHS), and in March, a video interview with one of the early campers, Jim Smart, prepared by Ken Hook, was presented at a meeting of the CDHS at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne.

Jim and his wife Barb purchased the Marina on Lake Mazinaw and renamed it Smart’s Marina. The family run business thrives to this day under the direction of Steve and Pauline Smart, with their own children taking a more major role in its operation.

But long before that, Jim Smart was a young boy, who went to Camp Mazinaw

By Jeff Green

in the 1940s, and eventually became a councillor at the camp. Jim died in 2018 at the age of 85, but using a video interview taken in 2008, Hook put together a 20 minute video that was presented on March 20, and is now posted on Youtube.

(https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Ndpr-Pa0Tkg)

In the interviews, Smart paints a picture of life in the camp in the 1940s. His strongest memories of the camp are about week-long camping trips to local lakes, which were then completely undeveloped, giving campers a wilderness camping experience. On the weekend they returned to the camp, where they swam in the lake, played music, and participated in regattas.

The campers were split into two tribes, the Algonquins and the Iroquois, and the camp was set up with strong Indigenous references, extending to biweekly lodge gatherings in the evenings, that were based on the Camp Directors understanding of the culture of what Smith called the “Plains Indians” in the video.

The use of regalia in the lodge ceremonies, and arrowheads as awards for camper achievements, would not be acceptable today, but from the way Smart describes it, the intention of the camp’s founders and subsequent directors was to learn from, and respect, the skills and way of life of the original inhabitants of the territories.

Smart also remembers Merrill Denison, who was a renowned playwright, and continued to live on part of the former Bon Echo Inn property (the inn had burned down in 1936, before the camp was founded).

“He was pretty grumpy about us using his property, as I recall, but people say that when you got to know him, he was a good chap,” Smart recalls in the video. He also talked about Frederick Hagan, a well known painter and printmaker, who was the art director at the camp in the 1940s, and ended up teaching at the Ontario College of Art for decades. Many of Hagan’s pieces, that were made during that era, are in the collections of former Camp Mazinaw directors and campers.

The next meeting of the CDHS will feature the history of the Spicer farm, in a presentation by Marlean and Wayne McLean. The meeting takes place on May 15, at 1pm, at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. All are welcome. The Pioneer Museum, which is operated by the CDHS and located on the same property as the hall, opens for the season in late June.

Kevin Dickey’s Legacy

The late Kevin Dickey, a golf pro and a coach, will be inducted into the Kingston Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, May 5th.

Kevin’s passion for the sport of golf caused him to sneak out of school on sunny days to play golf at the Cataraqui Golf Course. Little did he know the influence he was going to have on the game of golf and the people he was about to meet.

Kevin’s first love was hockey, not golf. He began playing golf at Rideau Lakes Golf Club near Westport, a short drive from the family cottage. As a young golfer, Dickey played NCAA golf at Furman University, South Carolina, and later played on the Canadian and Australian professional golf tours.

Following wrist surgery for the removal of a ganglion cyst, which returned, and the devastating news that his professional golf days were over, Kevin returned to Kingston where he dedicated his passion for golf to inspiring others in the sport. He became a coach. When his new home was built, he designed and included “The Dickey Dome”, a practice area for his protégés. He used his skill and knowledge to help people of all ages improve their game, but he loved his commitment to young golfers.

Kevin’s mother, Shirley (Tooty), tells of the time Kevin would come home and ask her to get him some popsicles and quarters for prizes: Another time, some nerf balls. “We knew he was finding some way to help someone,” she explains. She continues, “He was patient and car-

By Peter Bird

ing and available at all hours, sometimes through sleepless nights, to listen, give advice, or counsel, or just be a friend.

Ron, Kevin’s father, tells of the time “Kevin suggested to one of his protégés, Nate Blasko, who was unhappy with university and talked to Kevin, that he try caddying. He now caddies for Hannah Green an Australian who is one of the top women golfers in the world.

Kristen MacLaren, PGA teaching coach at Cateraqui says, “Kevin was a true hero to the game of golf. His biggest passion was to get juniors more involved in the game of golf, especially young girls. In 2006, he set up the Kevin Dickey Junior Initiative and the Kevin Dickey Spring Classic. These two programs would help introduce hundreds of young people to the game and provide mentorship to them by some of the leading figures in golf.” At the end of the Spring Classic Tournament, he invited women from the LPGA to address the girls to inspire them.

His parents were astounded at the messages they received after Kevin’s death ... “Kevin was much more than my golf Coach and mentor, he was my friend” – Connor Rodrigues. “I was lucky enough to work with Kevin during my junior years, but even more fortunate to call him a friend for life” – Augusta James. One family said: “Kevin helped raise our children”.

As Tooty says – “If Kevin had continued in a professional golf career, he would not have impacted the number of

What’s Up in the Night Sky? May 2023

by Fred Barrett

No spectacular astronomical events are expected this month unless you count pointing your eyes up at the night sky and having an entire universe to investigate. Sadly, that’s becoming more difficult as light pollution decreases sky darkness each year. Add to that the explosion of satellites filling up our sky. SpaceX has approval to launch up to 19,500 Starlink satellites with a possible 22,500 more. Besides interfering with astronomical research, Scientists have already noticed that sky glow interrupts the life cycle of plants and animals. It also has affected the day/night circadian rhythm of humans.

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on May 6 but a full moon the night before will strongly diminish the ability to see the dimmer meteors. It would be best to observe the shower a few days before and after the peak date. The shower is active between April 19 and May 28 A respectable hourly average rate of 50 meteors can be expected around the peak date. The radiant is in Capricornus which rises in the east about 1:30 am at the start of May. Best viewing would be early morning towards the east before sunrise. The Eta Aquariids, as well as the Orionids in the fall, are the result of the Earth plowing into the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.

Venus is prominent in the sky all month and it actually brightens to a magnitude of -4.4 by month’s end (remember: -5 is very bright and +5 is dim). Early in May, it is between the horns of the constellation

Taurus the Bull in the west. By month’s end it has moved to a position just south of the star Pollux in Gemini.

Mars is a few degrees south of Pollux at the start of May. By mid month, it has moved into the constellation Cancer and slowly approaches the readily naked eye observable Beehive Cluster (Messier 44). On May 24, Mars is west of M44 with a crescent Moon 3 degrees north of the cluster. Mars is 1 degree away from M44 at the end of the month. It will cross the cluster as we enter June.

The best time to observe Saturn is early morning about 3:30 am at the start of May and about 1 am at the end. It stays most of the month in the middle of Aquarius and it is higher as the month progresses. Its rings are tilted about 8 degrees. Look for its biggest moon Titan. It will be due north on the 4th and 20th and due south on the 12th and 28th. See if you can make out its other moons.

Jupiter is observable again by the end of the month when it can be found about 10 degrees above the horizon in the east about an hour before sunrise. On the 17th, the Moon will occult Jupiter. It occurs about 8 am. You won’t be able to observe this event without special equipment. It’s much too dangerous to look in the direction of the rising Sun!

It’s time to review how to estimate distance in degrees when observing: Tip of pinky finger at arm’s length: 1 degree. Middle 3 fingers: 5 degrees. Clenched fist: 10 degrees. That’s all there is to it! If Jupiter is 10 degrees above the horizon, clench your fist, extend your arm fully and measure.

young people that he did.”

As Kevin and his story are inducted into the Hall of Fame - this truly is his legacy, ‘HE MADE A DIFFERENCE!’ ■

I was very excited about the Webb Space Telescope. It is contributing tremendous new science to our investigation of the universe. NASA has a new space telescope on the drawing boards: the Habitable Worlds Telescope. It’s a 6 meter observatory capable of detecting life signs on exoplanets similar to Earth. It will be placed, like the Webb, 1.5 kilometers from Earth at the L2 Lagrange point. The plan is to service and upgrade the platform with robotic craft. Wow!

May 5: Full Moon. Spring is in the air! This is the Full Flower Moon or the Full

Budding Moon. Flowers and plants are popping out, up and spreading their heady scent and colour. May 6: Aquariid Meteor shower peaks. May 10: Mars is 5 degrees south of Pollux in Gemini. May 11: The Moon is at perigee – 367,118 Km. May12: Last quarter Moon. May 14: Moon is 2 degrees south of Neptune at 9 pm. Give it a try! May 19: New Moon. May 24: Moon passes 2 degrees north of Mars and west of the Beehive Cluster at 2 pm. May 25: Moon is at apogee – 402160 Km. May 27: First quarter Moon.

I welcome comments, questions or reports of any unusual sights in the sky. Reach me at the paper or at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca. ■

Community Living North Frontenac – Supporting Families Through Difficult Times

Submitted by Dean Walsh, Executive Director, Community Living-North Frontenac

In 2021 Community Living Ontario (CLO) developed document called “Building a Full Life + a Home of One’s Own in the Community”.

The paper discusses the steps that developmental services have taken over the years from deinstitutionalization to group living and then eventually to supported independent living. These steps are certainly what guided Community LivingNorth Frontenac (CL-NF) since 1976.

As we all progress through life, we require different levels of support and guidance, this is no different for people with intellectual disabilities.

Recently, CL-NF developed a Children’s Service Residential program. This program was created as a local family became frustrated because their child could not live at home due to challenging and complex support needs.

Their child had to move to Ottawa and eventually to Western Ontario. Both placements broke down leaving the family and their loved feeling distraught and without hope. With the support of the family and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, CL-NF stepped up to the challenge to find a permanent solution.

CL-NF redeveloped an internal living space at its main office that would eventually become the start of CL-NF’s first Children Service Residential program until a more permanent solution could be found. CL-NF’s Board of Director’s purchased a local home and started CL-NF’s first Children Service Residential program, which is not funded by the board itself without funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

As the CLO document talks about people living a full life in the community, it is important to note that CL-NF has not changed nor have future plans to change its mandate from supported independent

living to group living. CL-NF will continue to provide individualized supports to provide everyone the opportunity to be successful in their own community and sometimes that does mean change.

As Community Living-North Frontenac continues to redevelop its programs, we

always look for opportunities to engage with community members, if you should have questions or concerns related to above content or any other programs that is managed by CL-NF, I encourage you to reach to me directly at dwalsh@clnf.ca. ■

Eastern Ontario Homesteaders Conference at Ag Hall in McDonalds Corners

By Jeff Green

Spring is the season of hope for growers everywhere, and for planning projects to help make rural properties comfortable and sustainable.

Marcie and Jason Tompkins moved to a 4-acre lot, that they call Learning Curve Acres, near McDonalds Corners 8 years ago. They are putting on the second annual day-long Homesteading Conference this Saturday.

“There is so much to learn about homesteading in a rural property, and there are people who know a lot about many different topics, and we wanted to help share information,” said Marcie Tompkins.

They planned their initial conference in the winter of 2020, but by the time the spring rolled around that year, public gatherings were not on.

“We waited through 2020 and 2021 because of COVID, and last spring it started to look more promising so we held our first event. We learned a lot from that experience and we are raring to go this year.”

They held the conference on the first Saturday in May last year, and it was a good time, after Seedy Saturday Events but before the start of Farmers Markets, so they chose the same weekend. There are two major components to the confer-

4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 Ext 3350 ebancroft@southfrontenac.net

Public Notice - Pesticide Use

Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. & the Township of South Frontenac intend to control weeds along guiderails, posts, and roadsides within the Township of South Frontenac. The applications will take place along selected roadsides in an area encompassing the Townships boundaries:

North-South Boundaries

Road 38 starting at Murton Road North to Westport Road including the Tichborne area

Road 9 (Sydenham Rd) starting at Horning Road North to Rutledge Road

Road 10 (Perth Rd) starting at Spooner Road North to Bedford Mills Road

Road 11 (Battersea Rd) starting at Mount Chesney Road North to Simpson Road (Keelerville)

Road 8 (Westport Rd) from Road 38 East to Salem (Devil Lake Road)

Burridge Road North to the Township boundary

Anderson Road from Bradshaw Road North to Township boundary

East Boundaries

Washburn Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal

Burnt Hills Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal

Opinicon Road from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Rideau Lakes boundary

Road 12 (Sunbury Road) from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Highway 15

West Boundaries

Road 4 (Yarker Rd) from Road 38 West to the Camden Portland Boundary Rd

Road 18 (Wilton Rd) from Road 38 South to Florida Road

Road 7 (Bellrock Rd) West to Church Road

Colebrook Road from Road 38 to the Camden Portland Boundary Road

The Contractor will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (PCP #29752), containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470), containing the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants, Credit Xtreme Herbicide (PCP#29888), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate (present as isopropylamine and potassium salt), and ARSENAL PowerLine Herbicide (PCP#30203), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr (present as the isopropylamine salt). Pesticide use is in accordance with the exception to the cosmetic pesticide ban for the promotion of public health or safety.

Commencing May 15, 2023 (weather permitting) and concluding on September 30, 2023

For more information:

Contact Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. at 613 938-2117 or Evan Bancroft, Operations Technologist, Township of South Frontenac at 613 376-3027 X 3350. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance.

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ence.

A vendor’s fair, which will take place on the grounds of the Agricultural Hall in downtown McDonalds Corners, will have 20 vendors this year.

The vendors will have lots available: honey, preserves, veggie and flower seedlings, beeswax skin care, baked goods, jewelry, art, paper products, Pampered Chef, fabric creations, fudge and brittle, clay and linen and more.

The second part of the conference will feature a series of speakers in the Ag Hall, who will cover topics ranging from intensive gardening to Do it Yourself Solar.

Admission is free to the vendor fair, and by donation to the speakers in the hall.

The McDonalds Corners Agricultural Society, partners in producing the event, will operate the canteen in the hall.

The vendor fair starts at 9:30 and the first speaker is up at 10am.

Jenny Ploughman and Rob Hilby from Denbigh View Ranch will start things off at 10. They will talk about how they have regenerated the land on a 200 acre farm in the Denbigh Highlands.

At 11am, Tom Marcantonio, who has run community gardening and school gardening programs in Ottawa for many years, is an advocate for what he calls

the “10 metre-garden”, and has also been developing what he calls a Rock Farm near Sharbot Lake for ten years, will talk for 90 minutes about intensive gardening practices and a host of other subjects.

At 1pm, Tracy Hand from DIY Solar in New York State, will talk about how to go solar without spending a bundle of money on it.

At 2pm, Summer McDonald from Wild Thyme Homestead in Middleville, will talk about fermenting, from Sauerkraut to Kombucha and everything in between.

And the final talk, at 3pm, is by another Denbigh based Homesteader, Galen Horst of Providence Farm, will talk about sustainable homesteading and how not to burn out.

“There are so many benefits that come from taking control of our homes and our food supply, that we wanted to share among the wider community. That’s why we started the conference last year, and with the numbers who came, that’s why we are doing it again this year. We hope people come out, shop at our vendor village, and learn and enjoy the seminars. The speakers are all very lively and promise to be entertaining. I’m looking forward to Saturday,” said Marcie Tompkins.

For further information, email eohomesteadingconference@gmail.com ■

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Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 1, 2023, at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham Ontario.

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

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 10 29 010 030 02200 0000; 70 Arbuckle Lane, Perth Road; PIN 36250-0092 (LT); PT LT 8 CON 9

BEDFORD AS IN FR454598; T/W FR454598; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-01

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $272,000

Minimum tender amount: $20,516.61

2. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 06405 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36291-0301 (LT); LT 34 PL 24 EXCEPT FR266882; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-28

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $17,800

Minimum tender amount: $6,472.85

3. Roll No. 10 29 070 060 25915 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36296-0426 (LT); PT LT 18 CON 8 STORRINGTON PT 1, R17; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-37

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $142,000

Minimum tender amount: $14,771.14

4. Roll No. 10 29 080 040 14601 0000; Hinchinbrooke Rd.; PIN 36147-0051 (LT); PT LT 6 CON 9 PORTLAND AS IN FR277955 EXCEPT 13R13337; DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN FR277955; S/T POP10773; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-43

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $48,000

Minimum tender amount: $8,943.78

5. Roll No. 10 29 080 090 01150 0000; Quinte Conservation Lane; PIN 36147-0198 (LT); LT 8 CON 10 PORTLAND

W OF 13R6151 & S OF HAMBLY LAKE; SOUTH FRONTENAC EXCEPT FORFEITED MINING RIGHTS, IF ANY; File No. 21-45

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $77,000

Minimum tender amount: $10,074.00

6. Roll No. 10 29 080 090 02650 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36147-0239 (LT); LT 8 CON 10 PORTLAND E OF FR555128, S OF FR298775, N OF THE RDAL BTN CON 9 AND CON 10 AND W OF HAMBLY LAKE; SOUTH FRONTENAC EXCEPT FORFEITED MINING RIGHTS, IF ANY; File No. 21-46

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $81,000

Minimum tender amount: $12,172.69

7. Roll No. 10 29 040 020 06025 0000; Lavender Lane; PIN 36279-1279 (LT); PT LT 7 CON 6 LOUGHBOROUGH PT 4, 13R3811; S/T LON8422Y; SOUTH FRONTENAC; File No. 21-48

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,000

Minimum tender amount: $4,900.59

8. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 07252 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36294-0027 (LT); BLKS 10-11, PL 1837; STORRINGTON/ LOUGHBOROUGH; File No. 21-52

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $5,900

Minimum tender amount: $5,805.19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jesse Collins

Acting Deputy Treasurer

The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac

4432 George St. Box 100

Sydenham ON K0H 2T0

613-376-3027, ext. 2347

dt@southfrontenac.net

taxsale@southfrontenac.net

Perth Road Public School Set For 50th Anniversary Party

Perth Road Public School is throwing a party on Saturday, May 13 to mark the 50th anniversary of the school.

“We are inviting everyone who is, or has been, connected to the school to come out and reminisce, look at old yearbooks, and celebrate where we have all come from,” said Christina Aylesworth, one of the organisers of the event. She has a triple connection to the school, because not only did she go to PRPS from grade 3 until she left for High School, she is a teacher at the school now, and her children attended the school as well. She also met her husband at the school, way back in grade 3.

She recalls that in its early years, PRPS was an open concept school, with two classrooms sharing one space.

“I had an amazing experience here; I loved school and loved my teachers,” she said of her time as a student. “I have so many great memories. I remember the staff looking like they were having so much fun. One vivid memory that demonstrated that was when the staff put on a nighttime production of a play called Rindercella, which was a spoof on Cinderella. In my early teaching years at Perth Road, we resurrected the play and actually had some of the same staff here who were in the original! When I got the opportunity to teach here, I discovered that the feeling I had as a child, of it being a warm and caring place, was and is still true.”

The Roar

by Lynn Oborne

As mentioned in previous articles, the Land O’Lakes Lions Club is a Service Club. On April 12th, after the dedication of the Friendship Arch, we invited Art Restorer Ray Charbonneau to be our first guest at our Speakers’ Forum. There were approximately 100 attendees. All in all a great success. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month through to September we will have a new expert to talk about a variety of topics. The next one, on May 10th, will be Cayla Darling - Ecologist and risk environmentalist specializing in endangered flora and fauna. She will also talk about turtles. Cayla replaces Garry Smith, Geologist, who has supposed to be speaking about historic mines in the Flinton area fallen ill. We are arranging for these professionals to offer information that might be of interest to our community. This a free service and we just ask that you register as seats are limited. www.eventbrite.ca

On another note, we are busy prepar-

When Perth Road PS was built in 1971, it meant the closure and consolidation of a number of school communities, including: The Old Perth Road School which was on Shales Rd, Maple Leaf Public School, Leland Public School (on Leland Rd), Wilmer Public School (on Wilmer Rd), Spaffordton Public School (off Rutledge Rd), Missouri Public School (just off the corner of Rutledge and Perth Rd), Inverary Public School and Latimer Public School (on Latimer Rd). Some of those buildings were torn down and others have become private homes since.

Construction of the new school was done under the auspices of the Frontenac County Board of Education, which has since amalgamated with the Kingston and Lennox and Addington Boards to form the Limestone Board of Education. The architect was E.A. Cromarty and construction was completed by Dodge Construction. In a sign of the times, the list of Frontenac Board of Education members from the school’s dedication in late 1971, includes 15 names, some of which are identifiable as local names, such as Stoness and Orser. But of the 15, only one Mrs. S.E, Jack, appears to have been a woman.

There will be lots to talk about on May 13th. Members of the Perth Road Public School alumni are invited to access the RSVP button on the alumni Facebook group, or email prps50thanniversary@gmail.com ■

ing for our Spring Extravaganza Craft Sale. This will give local artisans a place to show and sell their creations. It will be held in the Hall on Saturday May 6th between 10-2pm.

Start going through and gathering up your no longer needed treasures and donate them to our Spring Yard Sale. The Sale will start at 9-1 on Saturday May 13th. Drop your items off by Friday the 12th. Also in the works is our upcoming Fundraiser the Guide Dog Walk to be held on Sunday May 28th....more information in the next Roar.

We are very excited that our Farmers Market Committee is busy planning for an Opening Day Celebration on Saturday June 3rd 10-1. We are looking for additional vendors. If you have a garden or handmade items you would like to sell, please contact Carol by April 30th at 613336-8376 or carol.kavish@gmail.com You can participate weekly, bi-weekly or daily, we would love to have you join us. Much more information to come on our plans for Opening Day. ■

Card Of thanks

Obituary

P OSTMA, Stella with great sorrow, we are letting you know of the death of our dear stella postma. she passed away on tuesday, april 25, 2023. she will be held dear in the heart of her beloved son david postma. stella will be missed by her sixteen siblings and their spouses, and her many cherished friends. she was aunt of 39 nieces and nephews; great aunt of 60 and great, great aunt of 11 children. stella will be laid to rest with her mother and father at assumption catholic cemetery, Mississauga on april 28th, 2023.

Obituary

R OSEBERRY, Mickie

May 18, 1941 - april 23, 2023

it is with great sadness that we announce that after a fierce struggle with aLs, Mickie roseberry passed away on april 23. Mickie is predeceased by her siblings Lewis, Mary Lou, peggy, and Judi. she will be dearly missed by her surviving brother, david, her many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends of the arden community. after working most of her life as a nurse in ottawa, she retired to arden where she became an active member of numerous clubs and social groups and developed many close and lasting friendships. a mass will be held at st. Michael’s catholic church in Belleville on May 18 at 11 aM.

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He is the only township based economic developer in Frontenac County. He works closely with the two member economic development department at the county level, (Debbie Miller and Richard Allen), with Frontenac Business Services, and the North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force.

This year, for the first time, Frontenac County and North Frontenac have pro-

Obituary

hAMILTON , David Carlyle peacefully at rideaucrest Home on Monday, May 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee porteus). Loving father of carlyle Hamilton (Susan) and Jeffery Hamilton. predeceased by his parents carl and Gladys Hamilton. Long time contractor in sharbot lake area. visitation will be Friday, May 12, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in sharbot Lake pentecostal church. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. as a expression of sympathy, donations to Heart and stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Request For Quotations (RFQ’s)

RFQ 2023-11 North Frontenac Trails Tree Clean-Up Or

RFQ 2023-12 – North Frontenac Parklands Campsites Tree Clean-Up 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 Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer at cao@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 4792231 Extension 221.

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 2023-11 North Frontenac Trails Tree Clean-Up” or “RFQ 2023-12 – North Frontenac Parklands Campsites Tree Clean-Up” on or before 2:00 PM (local time)

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca

claimed Economic Development Week (May 8th to 12th). This provides an opportunity for Walker to talk about the work that he does for the township.

“One of the struggles we have as economic developers is that people don’t always know what we do. Tax dollars go into ED [Economic Development] but we are not like the roads department where people see what their money is paying for, when a road gets fixed or is improved.

“We do stuff for today for sure, and I spend about half of my time working directly with businesses, but we also spend time doing what I call planting seeds for the future, which is harder for people to see because it takes time,” he said, in a phone interview this week.

He said that the best way to promote a community, as a place to promote new business, is to work on making the community a great place to live, and work, for the people who are already there.

“It all comes down to community vibrancy,”

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E MPLOYMENT O PPORTUNITY

Assistant Fire Chief Part Time

The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Assistant Fire Chief for the North Frontenac Fire Department (NFFD).

Working under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (Chief), the incumbent will assist the Chief in the efficient, effective operations of the North Frontenac Fire Department’s (NFFD) functions and with the safe, effective and efficient coordination, direction, training, planning and support of the Volunteer Firefighters (VFFs); responsible for the NFFD’s Training Program.

The salary range for this position is $32.13 – $37.80 per hour and the normal work week is 20 hours. Hours and days of work will vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements.

A copy of the Role Description and Qualifications is available on the Township’s website a www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office.

For further information, please contact Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, in confidence, at (613) 479-0072 or email firechief@ northfrontenac.ca.

Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer.

We would be pleased to provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. Accessible formats and communication supports are also available upon request.

Please apply, in confidence, with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 clearly marked “Confidential – Assistant Fire Chief” to Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A., CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221

Fax: (613) 479-2352

E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS NOTICE

The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking quotations from qualified contractors to replace the shingles at the Northbrook Medical Centre. Tender packages can be obtained by contacting David Twiddy, CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.

Submissions must be received by June 2, 2023.

TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS NOTICE

The Township of Addington Highlands currently invites Requests for Proposals to supply and install bird netting and related products to deter bird activity at the Flinton Rink. Tender packages can be obtained by contacting David Twiddy, CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager at cbo@ addingtonhighlands.ca or 613-336-2286 ext. 201.

Submissions must be received by June 2, 2023.

North Frontenac

Part Time Child and Youth Worker

position

Short Term (July and August)

We are looking for an energetic person to join our Children Services Program for the summer.

The successful candidate will work with our Child and Youth Worker providing supports to children and youth under the age of 21 in our summer recreation program.

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, dynamic and works well in a team environment.

The position will run for 8 weeks beginning July 3, 2023.

The successful candidate would be required to work 2 to 3 days per week including days, evenings and weekend shifts.

Rate of pay is $18.00 to 23.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send cover letter and resume to sprice@ clnf.ca before 12pm on Friday May 12, 2023

AuTOMOTIVE

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

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 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

F LOATER D OCK, Versa Floaters, 16’ x 6’ – used one summer – 12’ x 4’ ramp length, $3200. 16’ fibreglass canoe, $450. Bush Hog, little use, 4 extra blades, Model BH16-2, 6’ wide x 7’ long, $2200. Phone or text 343-363-7893

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

HElP WANTED

FISHING CAMP ATTENDANT: Live in/seasonal position. CLEANERS for season opening and Saturdays only. Bobs Lake. Descriptions, go to www.cedarhavencottages.com

HuNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURS-

ES – 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

HORSE AUCTION

Saturday, May 13, 10 AM

Renfrew Pontiac Livestock

18156 Hwy 17, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0

“Eastern Ontario’s Horse Auction of Choice!”

All breed and horse equipment consignment auction! New Livestock & Stable Supplies!

Note: Consign your horses early for optimum advertising!

Watch www.theauctionhunt.com for photos and updates!

**Trucking Available**

For information or to consign contact: Jim Beere - Auctioneer

613-326-1722

Like & Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimbeereauctioneer

Machinery Consignment Auction

Saturday, May 6th, 10AM

Lombardy Fairgrounds (In the Barn)

6 Kelly Road, Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0

Early consignments include, 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side & Tracks, 2015-20’ Cargo Trailer, Conversion, Zero Turn Bush Hog Mower 60” Cut, Honda Rear Tine Tiller, TMR Mixer, Hesston 1090 Haybine, Ferguson Tractor, 3PTH Wood Splitter, Sickle Mower, Rock Fork, Brush Brute, Rotary Mower, Bale Spear, 3PTH Utility Dump Box, 10’ Bush Hog Hydraulic Discs, 10’ White Hydraulic Discs, Grader Blade, Generators, 21’ Bow Rider w/ V6 Motor & Trailer, 54” Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor, 14’ Aluminum Boat & Trailer, Tools and more!

See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

To Consign Call Today!

Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722

Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005

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

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

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

he said, “it flows from making a community a good place to do business.

The main categories he works in are business development and retention, workforce development, strategic planning, and larger projects like real estate and project development, which can be limited in a rural township like North Frontenac.

But there are other aspects of the job that are unique to rural municipalities.

“I think of myself as being like a Swiss Army Knife. I’ve been working with businesses on surviving their business through COVID, disaster recovery after last year’s Derecho and on building resiliency into their business. And if there are provincial, or other programs that can help them build resiliency, I let them know how to access them.”

He works under the Manager of Community Development in North Frontenac, Brooke Hawley, who also manages Frontenac Parklands and the Crown Land Stewardship Program. Understanding the unique potential of Crown land based economic development, is one of the realities of his job.

“The township is mostly made up of Crown land, which is not and likely will not be open to development, but is an attraction, and what we have to offer in North Frontenac is unique because of that,” he said.

ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300. 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

TOWING

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

WANTED TO Buy

USED, 12’ FLAT BOTTOM aluminium boat. 613-372-2005

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT for 2 people. June to Sept, Howard 343-333-1550

He also said that the working relationship with the Frontenac County department, with their focus on regional infrastructure, has been good for North Frontenac.

“We have formed a good understanding. They are appropriately focused on building up things like a countryside destination marketing strategy, and it would be up to the lower tier to bring local businesses into that, and to do things on the ground. It is the same with the trail, once it gets completed in

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D&G Total Home Improvements

is Seeking Full and/or Part-Time Labourers - $18/hr

• Must have transportation to Parham

Contact Darrell 613-583-0146 ddaawg@outlook.com

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

File No. 21-05; Minimum Tender Amount: $16,268.38

4. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 07008 0000; On Thirteen Island Lake; PIN 36252-0229 (LT); File No. 21-06; Minimum Tender Amount: $15,854.69

5. Roll No. 10 29 010 040 07015 0000; On Thirteen Island Lake; PIN 36252-0445 (LT); File No. 21-07; Minimum Tender Amount: $10,844.35

6. Roll No. 10 29 010 050 18005 0000; Hillcrest Lane; PIN 36240-0027 (LT); File No. 21-10; Minimum Tender Amount: $12,763.42

7. Roll No. 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 May 4

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 613372-2410

Saturday May 6

MCDONALDS CORNERS - 2ND ANNUAL

EASTERN ONT HOMESTEADING

CONFERENCE McDonald’s Corners

Agricultural Hall. Seminars discussing various homestead related topics. Admission by donation at door. Info on FB or eohomesteadingconference@gmail@gmail. com

NORTHBROOK - SPRING MARKET

EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm. 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

ARDEN - OPEN MIKE 1-5pm. Arden Legion. House Band & bring your own instrument! Bar & Kitchen open.

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 613-2782448 cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com

Tuesday May 9

SYDENHAM - TELLING YOUR STORY SHOWCASE 6:30pm. Sydenham Public Library. Featuring participants of 6 week memoir writing workshop. Admission is free, first come, no registration required.

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

DENBIGH - MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT & STORY TIME 6-7pm. Denbigh Library . Space is limited, register 613-333-1426

ARDEN - SENIOR SOFTBALL 6:30pm. Kennebec Recreation Park. No experience necessary! Pick-up games, a night of good fun. FB for info or 613-335-4843

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. CANCELLED Geologist Garry Smith will speak about geology and explain the interesting history of our local mines including the Ore Chimney and Golden Fleece mines.

Thursday May 11

CLOYNE - ROUTINE VACCINE CLINIC

3-5pm. KFLA Public Health, Cloyne Office. By appointment only.

BATTERSEA - WHAT COVID TAUGHT US ABOUT BASS FISHING 6:30pm. Storrington Centre. Presentation by Dr. David Phillip, avid angler & reseacher.

Friday May 12

BOLINGBROKE - VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 12-2pm. ABC Hall. Info Christine 613-314-2940 or christine.abchall@gmail.com

Saturday May 13

VERONA - FISH FRY Verona Lions Hall. $20 adults, $10 9-12, under 8 free. Tickets available Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, or online. Only 150 tickets!

BOLINGBROKE - COMMUNITY GARAGE

SALE 8am-12pm. ABC Hall. Coffee, tea and baked goods for sale. Tables still available, indoor $15, outdoor $10.

BATTERSEA - FUN DAY 10am-3pm. Storrington Public School. Bring the kids! Wellness Event 10-1:30, Inflatables, paint the bus, cop cars, fire trucks, silent auction, crafts & more! Admission $5/pp or $20/family. Whiskey Smoke 12-2pm. Check FB for info.

PARHAM - GIANT FLEA MARKET & VENDOR

EVENT 10am-2pm. Parham Ball Field. Bring your table, chairs, tent & items to sell. Info mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

PERTH ROAD - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE 11am-1pm. Perth Road Public School. Come reminisce, old yearbooks, photos, refreshments & more!

INVERARY - 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY

HIGH TEA 1pm. Storrington Lions Hall. $25 per person. Reservations required 613-353-2257

DENBIGH - MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON

TEA 1-3pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Prizes for best dressed, admission donation at door.

HARROWSMITH - MUSEUMS AND FIRST NATIONS 2pm. South Frontenac Museum. Presented by Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator, UBC. Admission by donation, limited seating. RSVP southfrontenacmuseum@ gmail.com

HARROWSMITH - SHS 150 TRIVIA NIGHT

6:30pm. Harrowsmith Centennial Park. Doors 6:30, Trivia 7pm. Light food provided. Social time welcome, you dont have to play!

Sunday May 14

HARROWSMITH - OLD TYME FIDDLERS & OPEN MIKE 1-5pm Second Sunday of every month. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Followed by dinner, please bring a dessert to share, cost $12. info 613-372-2410

Monday May 15

HARROWSMITH - COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC 10am-3pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

CLOYNE - CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING 1pm. Barrie Hall. Marlean & Wayne McLean on the history of the Spicer Farm and the Rock of Ages, Everyone Welcome!

Wednesday May 17

SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 1:30-3pm. Sydenham Public Library. How can Home and Community Care help and

what is it? Register Katie.buckley@sfcsc.ca or 613-376-6477 x 205

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall. Bring a dish to share and a toonie for the hall. Live music, all welcome!

Regular Happenings

ARDEN - BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays. Arden United Church.

BATTERSEA - FRIDAY NIGHT JAM

SESSIONS 5-10pm Fridays. Storrington Fire Hall. Admission $2, no charge for refreshments. BINGO — ARDEN 6pm Thursdays. Arden Legion. ◾ NORTHBROOK 7pm Thursdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Cards available at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7pm ◾ SHARBOT LAKE 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC SENIORS

EXERCISE CLASS 9:30-10:30am Mondays & Wednesdays. ABC Hall. FREE aerobics & strength training for active seniors.

BOLINGBROKE - MAHJONG 12-3pm Thursdays. ABC Hall. All welcome, $5 per person. No partner or experience needed ! BOLINGBROKE - MUSICIANS CIRCLE 7pm Thursdays. ABC Hall. Play, sing, learn, network $5

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

DENBIGH - WELLNESS GROUP Tuesdays. Denbigh Community Hall. Drop-in any Tuesday! Info Gail 613-333-2224 to learn more.

EUCHRE — ARDEN 7:30pm Thursdays. Arden Legion. ◾ BELLROCK 12pm Thursdays, biweekly. Bellrock Hall. Potluck lunch at 12 noon & prizes. ◾ MOUNTAIN GROVE

7-9pm Mondays. Olden Community Hall. ◾

NORTHBROOK 6:30pm Tuesdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Weekly, opens at 6:30, start playing at 7pm. ◾ SYDENHAM 1-3pm Thursdays. Grace Hall. Register with Denzel 613-3766477 ext 310

INVERARY - CHARITY BIKE NIGHT 5-8pm Thursdays. Storrington Lions Hall. $10 to participate, all proceeds to local charities. Leisurely bike ride followed by BBQ , games, prizes & fellowship.

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

INVERARY - PILATES 6:15pm Mondays. Inverary United Church.

INVERARY - YOGA 6pm Wednesdays. Inverary United Church

INVERARY - YOUTH DANCE 7-10pm Fridays. Storrington Lions Hall. $5/per person. Grades 5-8. DJ, canteen, supervision.

LINE DANCING — ARDEN 9:30am Mondays. Kennebec Hall. $1 fee. Come out and learn something new! ◾ BOLINGBROKE 10am Fridays. ABC Hall. Beginners welcome, $5 toward hall maintenance. ◾ SHARBOT LAKE 9-10am Thursdays. Sharbot Lake United Church. Sharbot Lake Line Dancing is back! Thursdays $2. Beginners welcome. Proof of Covid vaccination required. Contact 613-2791268 - Heather Gowdan ◾ VERONA 9am Tuesdays. Verona Lions Hall. All welcome For more information call 613 372 5431

OMPAH - CARDS - BRIDGE, EUCHRE, ETC

Fridays. Ompah Hall. All welcome, for cards and companionship. Contact - Janice Arthur 613-479-2318

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

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

PERTH ROAD - FOUR HANDED EUCHRE 1pm Thursdays. Harris Park. $5, includes light refreshments

PERTH ROAD - PERTH ROAD VILLAGE

CRAFTERS 9:30-11:30am Wednesdays. Harris Park. You don’t have to be crafty to join! Drop-in or call Peggy for info 613-353-2635.

Gemstone Sculpture Experience Comes to Historic Kingston Farm

Kingston may not seem like the obvious place for a collection of dozens of gemstone sculptures, but that's just what Gillian Kupakuwana and William Suk and their two children are opening up to the public this May. Gunguo Art & History Farm is an open-air gallery on a historic, 100-acre farmstead in the heart of Glenburnie.

William and Gillian met as a high school exchange students. They stayed connected and fell in love a decade later. Fast forward to 2007 and they got married in Zimbabwe, where Gillian grew up. That’s when they started collecting the distinctive stone sculptures her country is famous for.

The couple supports a dozen artists through the Simukai Collective, an experimental art incubator which explores gemstones as a sculptural medium. William says, “the gemstone project is really quite in -

novative and pushes the boundaries of sculpture not only in Zimbabwe, but world-wide. We are excited to share these remarkable pieces with our community in Ontario.”

Gunguo Art and History Farm is nestled behind Glenburnie Grocery and Sun Harvest Greenhouse. The sculptures are arranged on a walking trail meandering around an 1820s limestone farmhouse and lilac grove. Viewings must be booked in advance on their website: https://gunguo.art. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic or beverage and enjoy the art experi

ence with their family and friends. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SO u TH FRONTENAC

N EWS & Pu B lic Notic ES

Notice of Public Meetings

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host virtual and in person public meetings on:

1) May 16, 2023 at 7 pm regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2017-76. The proposed amendments are related to select sections of the Council Procedure By-law primarily related to the administration of Council, Committee of the Whole, Delegations, as well as Public Meetings Related to Planning Matters.

2) May 30, 2023 at 7 pm, a Statutory Public Meeting to present the new Township of South Frontenac Draft Official Plan under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. This will include an overview of key policy directions and opportunities for Council and the public to provide input on that will be taken into consideration in the final Official Plan. The Draft Official Plan updates the Township’s vision for the future, ensures consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement of 2020 issued under the Planning Act, and the County of Frontenac Official Plan. The Draft Official Plan is a long-range planning document containing goals, objectives, and policies to guide land use, development, and growth in the Township to 2046. The Draft Official Plan promotes the building of healthy, complete, and sustainable communities which further the growth and economic development of the community, help protect farmland, and protect environmentally sensitive areas across the Township. It incorporates policies and mapping related to topics such as settlement areas, growth management, housing, agriculture, natural heritage, and mineral aggregate resources. The Draft Official Plan will apply to all lands within the municipal boundary of the Township of South Frontenac. Accordingly, no key map is included in this Notice.

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

Be Prepared in an Emergency

May 7-13 is Emergency Preparedness Week. Every home needs an emergency plan. Visit getprepared.ca and follow the 8 simple steps to make your plan today. It only takes about 20 minutes but could save a life!

Official Plan Open House

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. For details on the draft Official Plan, see the project page at engagefrontenac.ca.

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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All Landfills Now Open for the Summer Season

All our landfill sites have now reopened for summer. Sites are open from 8:30-4:30 on the following days except for Green Bay:

• Bradshaw site, 85 Pine Shores Road, Tichborne: Thursdays

• Green Bay, 174 Burns Road, Godfrey: Fridays 8:30-12:30, Sundays 12:30-4:30 pm

• Loughborough, 1818 Norway Road, Perth Road: Mondays and Saturdays

• Portland, 6085 Road 38, Verona: Wednesday and Saturdays

• Salem, 1779 Devil Lake Road, Westport: Tuesdays

To see what materials are accepted at the different sites, see the Solid Waste section on our website under Living Here. New Library Hours Starting in May

The Sydenham, Hartington and Storrington branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library have new hours starting in May.

The Sydenham Library will now be open six days a week. See our website or the KFPL website for the new dates and times.

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.

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.

Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program

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.

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 4-10 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.

Frontenac Farmers Market Opening Day – May 19

The Frontenac Farmers Market Opening Day is Friday, May 19. The market has a new look, day and time! Come out on Fridays from 3-7 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith to shop for fresh local farm products.

Summer Program Registration

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

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Sale of Land by Public Tender

The Township is having another sale of land by public tender on June 1, 2023 in addition to the current sale of land by public tender on May 18, 2023. For further information regarding both sales and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or see the ads in this week’s Frontenac News. You can also purchase a tender package at our 4432 George Street office for $10.00 + HST.

Bids and Tenders

• RFQ-PS-2023-15A – Purchase of Two 2023 or 2024 Mid-size Sport Utility Vehicles

• RFP-PS-2023-18 – Glendower Netsports Court Updgrades. Submissions must be received by 1 pm on May 17. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac. See our Tenders page on our website for full details.

Job Opportunities

• Fire Prevention Officer – Temporary Full-time (12 months). Competition #23-28-FS. Closing date is May 12, 2023

• Summer Student Labourer. Competition #23-29-PS. Closing date is May 5, 2023

For details on all current open positions including salary and job descriptions, see www.southfrontenac.net/careers/.

Upcoming Meetings

• 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.

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Photo Right: Abstract torso sculpture in Bwedzvuku red jasper semi-precious stone titled Chihera by artist Luxon Karise on cedar plinth in garden setting

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Asselstine Hardware

6826 Road 38, verona On 613-374-3400

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Launch of People’s Referendum to Support Public Health Care

By Jeff Green

The Kingston Health Coalition is launching a People’s Referendum about the expansion of for-profit healthcare with on April 18 at 11:30 am in on Brock Street in front of Hotel Dieu Hospital. The Kick-off event will include a model voting station and will accept advance votes for the referendum.

The local coalition will be informing people through discussions, flyers, and advertisements on the impact of for-profit clinics then following up with a People's Referendum. There will be voting stations in public areas and in workplaces. The Referendum starts April 18 with the main community voting days being May 26 & 27.

"Canadians are proud and protective of their hard-won Universal public healthcare system. Research has repeatedly proven that a for-profit healthcare system is inferior to the public system; for-profit healthcare is more expensive, has worse outcomes, and limits access for Ontarians”,

Economic Cont. from p12 North Frontenac.

“Events like recent Winter fest, improve quality of life, and make the community a more attractive place to live. When someday someone from Europe calls up and says, ‘What is North Frontenac about, it is

said Joan Jardin, co-chair of the Kingston Health Coalition.

The Kingston Health Coalition (KHC) is concerned about quality control, conflict of interest, patient accessibility, control of upselling and extra billing, and the costs at forprofit centres. Recent decisions of the provincial government have been prioritizing for-profit private clinics with extra funding rather than supporting our public hospitals and solving the staffing crisis. Legislation has also been introduced to shield for-profit clinics and hospitals from public scrutiny. The KHC has heard from many people who have felt pressured to have treatments not covered by the Ontario health plan, often costing thousands of dollars.

A list of voting stations will be announced in May.

The Kingston Health Coalition is a local group affiliated with the Ontario Health Coalition to support public healthcare for all. ■

not about what kind of money we can offer them to locate, but what it feels like to live here.”

To mark Economic Development week in North Frontenac, there will be a BBQ at the township office on Road 506 from 11am -1pm on Friday, May 12. All are welcome. ■

Frontenac OPP Charge Individual With Serious Violent Offences

The Frontenac Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual after reports of serious criminal offences including sexual assault and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

As a result of an investigation that began in late 2022 in Central/North Frontenac, involving allegations against a camp counsellor, officers were able to make an arrest on April 24, 2023.

Sean Jackson, also known at the camp as "Rocker Sean", 48-years-old from Casselman has been charged under the Criminal Code with: Sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a person with disability, Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, and failure to comply with a release order.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

According to a CTV report from June, 2002, Jackson was previously charged in April 22, with possession, accessing and making child pornography available. Further, in June of 2022, Jackson was charged with sexual assault, and 4 counts of voyeurism. The CTV report also states that Jackson worked at Camp Kennebec, near Arden, for 19 years dating back to 2002.

If you have any information related to this investigation and have not spoken

with investigators, please contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you have been a victim of sexual assault or violence, you are not alone. Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services. If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911. ■

47 year old “Rocker” Sean Jackson.