Vol.23 No.20

South Frontenac CouncilMay 16/23

by Wilma Kenny

Frontenac Citizens for Climate Action

Jerri Jerreat, speaking on behalf of the group Frontenac Citizens for Climate Action, presented a proposal for a South Frontenac Climate Action Plan. Introducing examples of plans and actions adopted by comparable areas (Halton Hills, Lanark, Halliburton, Gananoque and Orillia), she outlined 6 suggestions for South Frontenac: 1) Public Transportation, beginning with North/South connections during commuter times, which might grow to provide more independence for seniors and teens; 2) Electric Charging Stations in the larger villages - good for local residents and tourism; 3) Small Electric Generating station powered by wind or water for help in blackouts; 4) gradual retrofitting of municipal buildings (and congratulations on the design of the Battersea Fire Station!) 5) A Climate Action Information page on the Twp website, 6) Setting up more car pool areas like the one in Verona.

CAO Fragnito said that there is a staff climate committee, and money in the budget for hiring a consultant, with the target of having a draft climate action plan by this fall. Another $100,000 is budgeted for investigation of climate initiatives.

The Township is already participating in a joint transportation study being done by Kingston, and a climate information website is pending. Mayor Vandewal said

Frontenac Farmers' Market Open for the Season

the Township has set up bus transportation for children's summer recreation and swim programs and July 1st fireworks.

Community Grant Projects

Out of twenty applications, eleven were deemed eligible for a total of $34,395. (A full listing of sucesful applications can be found on page 3). An additional $32,397 remains for future funding: Council approved the recommendation that there be a second intake for Community Grant Projects with an application deadline of July 31, 2023.

Replacement Tanker Truck

Beauty & the Beast at Loughborough PS

Council approved the award of contract to Dependable Emergency Vehicles Ltd. of Brampton On for $604,500.19 for the purchase of one tanker and additional equipment such as radios, tools, firehose. When questioned by Councillor Leonard about the cost coming in over the budgeted $575,000, Fire Chief Alex Bennett referred to current inflation, noting that this was the lowest bid received, McMullen Net Sport Court Upgrade Council approved a $245,546.22 bid submission from Crains Construction Limited for reconstruction, resurfacing and fencing of the Verona net sport courts, which will provide a full-sized two-court tennis area as well as a small basketball area and shuffleboard. The scope of the project was increased to address concerns with site drainage, site access, and the proximity of the facility to the surrounding Verona Cemetery. By replacing the current black asphalt surface with a coloured surface using acrylic, water-based materials there is a positive mitigative result: in addition to the materials having low levels of volatile organic compounds, the colour rubberized material reduces the ‘heat island’ effect of a black surface, resulting in a safer more enjoyable playing surface that reduces impact on the users and environment.

With over 35 vendors opening day it's fair to say the re-launch of the Frontenac Farmers Market kicked off its season with tremendous success. The new location, under the recently constructed "pavilion" in Harrowsmith's Centennial Park, provided customers with true outdoor Market experience as well as potential shelter from the threatening rain. The Frontenac Farmers' Market is held 3-7pm every Friday from Victoria Day until Thanksgiving.

Rental: “Bare naked & Trespassing?”

Councillor Program noted that the 1350 responses to the Township’s survey represent (from a population of 22,000) represent a significantly high result. Greatest support was shown for ensuring owner responsibility for behaviour on their properties, followed by a code of conduct for renters and noise complaints.

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By Wilma Kenny

ast week, Loughborough Public School

treated full houses of all ages to four superlative productions of “The Beauty and The Beast”. (My ticket was number 200, and many people came after me.)

This year-long project used the Disney copyrighted script, music and “authorized materials” and involved the whole school in coming up with a colourful, energetic and tightly choreographed production.

There truly wasn’t a bad seat in the house: the enormous cast of all ages was miked, and there were a lot of excellent

singers (notably Audrey Bateman, who sang the demanding part of Belle.) And perhaps most delightful of all, the entire cast, some of them covering multiple roles, certainly seemed to be having fun. There was genuine glee in the rhythmic raising of tankards in the hilarious tavern scene. Retiring music teacher Gillian MacDonald and her production team of Elizabeth Kay, Alan Macdonald and Greg Ross (“Musicals R Us”) led a creative support team and crew: they all deserve great credit for this gift to both the students and the community. ■

Procedure

By-law Amendments

A public meeting to hear comments from the public on amendments to the Council Procedure By-law passed with no comments or questions from either Councillors or members of the public. However, these documents might be of interest to anyone planning to make a delegation to Council, and could be helpful for anyone considering running for a position on Council. The changes in these lengthy (23 and 14 pages) documents are marked in red in the online agenda for this meeting.

Council Remuneration

Council remuneration was increased by $750 (annually $17,240.68) to recognize that the scheduled COW meetings will be replaced by Council meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, and the Deputy Mayor’s will become $24,321.70. Vandewal commented “The Mayor’s salary didn’t change: just sayin’…” By-law Enforcement and Short-Term

Councillor Ruttan spoke in support of enforcing property standards, but Mayor Vandewal disagreed, saying property standards encouraged people to ‘tattle on their neighbours’ and in the past, recent arrivals have been very critical of longtime rural residents having what they perceived to be untidy properties.

Clerk Thompson said the Township is now in a stronger position to deal with property owners using existing bylaws and emphasized the importance of complaints being submitted in real time. “Staff are also taking steps to raise awareness regarding the By-law Enforcement programs and services currently in place.”

“ What about ten of ‘em runnin’ around bare naked and trespassing?” asked Councillor Sleeth.

“That’s a matter for the OPP” was Thompson’s response.

Councillor Pegrum added that it’s important to continue to keep the public informed and to maintain good communication with the OPP. ■

Above - Jenilee of Pure & Sweet Candle Co. photo by Sarah Winney

Photo: Jenilee of Pure & Sweet Candle Co.

Last summer, an architect’s report about a potential expansion of the Frontenac county-owned long term care facility, Fairmount Home, recommended that the existing 128 bed home be abandoned and instead, a brand new 160 bed, $60 million dollar facility be built on the county owned property in Glenburnie.

Sixty million dollars is a lot of money for a small municipality like Frontenac County. It works out to $2,200 per resident. It would be like a $6.6 billion project arriving at the Toronto City Council table.

But since the report was presented in the midst of the summer, months before a municipal election, the reaction by council to the presentation was muted. The feeling was that the next council can deal with it.

A few months into a new council term, the architect was back, with the same presentation, and a proposal to redo the costing for the project. The new council is not particularly comfortable with the project, and wants to look at some of other options, such as renovating the existing facility. After some debate, the decision was taken to hire a consultant to update the costing of all the pptions in the report.

Before we say goodbye to the building that currently houses Fairmount Home, it is worth looking at a bit of the history of the facility.

Twenty five years ago, on January 1st, 1998, 4 days before a historic ice storm, municipal amalgamation took effect. At that moment, the Fairmount Home for the Aged, as it was called then, was no longer located in Frontenac County. The village of Glenburnie, which had been located in Kingston Township in Frontenac County, became part of the Country Ward in the City of Kingston.

By Jeff Green

Frontenac County ceased to exist on that day as well. County functions were divided among the four new Frontenac townships and the City of Kingston. To handle relations between the Frontenac townships and the city, and to oversee Fairmount Home, the Frontenac Management Board, made up of the mayors of the 4 tnew ownships (North, Central and South Frontenac, and Frontenac Islands) was established.

The Frontenac Management Board's office was located at the “Old House”, adjacent to Fairmount Home, in Glenburnie

Within 6 years, the Frontenac Management Board became untenable, and Frontenac County was re-established.

The management board had too much to do. Not only was it given, in 2002, responsibility for land ambulance for the city and the county, it had also undertaken a renovation project to expand Fairmount Home from 96 to 128 beds, and to upgrade it to a Class “A” long term care facility.

Under the amalgamation agreement, the city of Kingston agreed to pay 78% of the municipal contribution towards operating Fairmount Home, while Frontenac County ratepayers covered the rest.

But when the city was approached to fund its share of the upgrade costs for Fairmount, they balked.

They did come on board eventually, but not at 78%, either for building or for operating costs. To this day, the city pays a lower percentage of the costs for the operation of the 36 “new” beds at Fairmount than they do for the original 96 beds.

Frontenac County ratepayers paid only a portion of the $17million construction costs of Fairmount Home, but it has still taken us all 20 years to pay off our share of those costs

Five years after the Fairmount upgrade, a new project, the upgrade of the Fairmount auditorium was proposed. The auditorium needed a new roof, and other improvements, so it could be used for recreation purposes by Fairmount residents, and as a council chamber for Frontenac County Council. That project ended up costing $2.1million.

10 years later, the Frontenac County redevelopment is underway, including a $5million renovation to the Frontenac County of-

fice space, which is nearing completion. In addition to that, a $2.5million paramedic station is being constructed, and a $1.4million upgrade to the HVAC system at Fairmount Home is being done.

It is in this context that the plan to build a new Fairmount Home, sometime over the next five years, for a $60million+.

In order to make this happen, Frontenac County will need to secure provincial and City of Kingston funding, which may not be that quick or easy, in order to construct the brand new 160 bed long term care home. There has been no discussion about moving the home to another site in Frontenac County, partly because it would be even more difficult to secure funding from the City in that case. Even more troubling than the price tag for the new build, is the fate of the existing Fairmount Home in this scenario. The current buillding was upgraded for $17million in 2004, $2.1million in 2013, and a further $1.4million this year. It would need to be renovated for another use, torn down, or sold off.

The report that was presented to Frontenac County Council last month, speculated about a number of potential uses for the current facility.

They are “Hospice, Alternate Levels of Care, Retirement/ Assisted Living, Affordable Rental Housing, Homelessness/ Shelter/ Support Services, Community Medicine/ Clinic, Daycare, Community Hall, Offices”

For one thing, the cost of renovating one kind of facility into another is always much higher and more complicated than anyone ever projects.

Secondly, any of the uses mentioned above would enhance services to residents of the City of Kingston, not Frontenac County.

Kingston provides the services mentioned above for its own residents. If Frontenac County wants to bring any of those services online for its residents, that would be great, but it would have to be in Verona or Sharbot Lake. Plevna, or Marysville, not Glenburnie.

Finally, the amount of Frontenac County administrative capacity that has been devoted, for years now, to what County officials now call the "Frontenac County Campus" and its various redevelopment projects, leaves little room for other initiatives.

The goal of Frontenac County should be to complete the current projects, and take some time to refocus its efforts on the very real needs of its own residents.

When the Fairmount Home rebuilding project comes back to the council table in a few months time, it would be prudent

Addington Highlands Changing To Bag Tags

From Logo Garbage Bags

Addington Highlands Council accepted the recommendation of its Waste Management/Diversion Working Group to transition to bag tags from logo bags at its regular meeting May 16 in Denbigh.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch, who also chairs the waste working group, said that the move will save the Township about $14,000 annually.

“The Township buys about 75,000 bags annually,” he said. “That costs $16,875 or $0.23 per bag.

“The tags cost about $0.04 per tag or about $2,800 annually, meaning we will save about 73-74 per cent annually.”

He said residents will still be compensated for bringing bags of metal/plastic recycling but now they will get a bag tag instead of a clear plastic logo bag.

He said that the new bag tag process should be ready to go by Sept. 1, 2023 and tags will cost $2 each.

“We have to use up our stock of logo bags before we start issuing tags,” he said. “But if residents have a stockpile of logo bags, they can continue to use them until they’ve used all they have.

“There’s no time limit on them.”

Coun. Helen Yanch pointed out that while the Township may be saving money on the plan, that won’t translate directly for ratepayers as residents will have to buy

their own bags.

By Craig Bakay

“I’m not really sold on the idea,” Yanch said. “And I’ve had emails from people saying they’re fine with the way things are.

“Residents will still have to find and buy bags.”

CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed said they Township has had complaints about the logo bags with residents saying the bags don’t fit their containers.

When the transitioning is complete, residents will have to provide clear (or relatively clear) plastic bags 25” X 36” for their garbage. In the case where something won’t fit in that size bag, larger bags can be used but will require two bag tags.

Yanch was the lone ‘no’ vote on recommendation, dusty Roads

When Coun. Ken Hook reported he’d received calls about dusty roads, CAO/ Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed said while there are plans to put calcium chloride down on Township roads, it can’t be done just yet because of ministry regulations pertaining to turtles and their eggs at certain times of the year.

Council Meeting T

Beginning with the July 4 meeting, all Addington Highlands meetings will be at 1 p.m., and alternate between Flinton and Denbigh.

Coun. Ken Hook argued that any financial implications of having staff stay late should be a major factor but Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch responded that staff don’t get overtime, rather being compensated with time off in lieu.

Fritsch said that while he favoured winter meetings being in the day time, he tried

to propose some hybrid blend of day and evening meetings during the summer for both Flinton and Denbigh.

Coun. Helen Yanch said she favoured all meetings being at the same time as did Coun. Kirby Thompson.

“People can get mixed up as to when meetings are,” he said. “And sometimes staff may have to put in 18 hours — that’s a long day.”

Council was in agreement that not many people show up to Council meetings anyways and that the decision to leave meetings up on YouTube for a year was a good one as viewership numbers are quite strong.

Fritsch was that lone vote against all meetings being at 1 p.m.

ATVs VS Snowmobiles

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch noted that there was “quite the debate” at a recent meeting of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance meeting.

“ATVs and snowmobiles are deeply divided,” Fritsch said. “I hope they can find a way to work together.”

Age Friendly Community

Council approved the creation of a steering committee and announced they are seeking interested community members to participate in said committee to identify community stakeholders and investigate steps required to become an age friendly community. They are looking for two community members from each ward.

Flinton Road

Construction work has begun on Flinton Road and will continue all summer. Ditching on Hartsmere Road is progressing but was put on hold until culvert washout repairs on Ashby Lake Road could be completed. Load restrictions on area roads were lifted May. 8 ■

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Ph: 613-279-3150; 1-888-779-3150;

Community Grants Approved By South Frontenac Council

Battersea United Church - Capital Purchase of lightweight collapsible tables$1,500

Bellrock Community Hall - Capital Building Upgrades (Eavestrough & Downpipes, Sand & Paint Bathroom, Install Hose Bib Connection, Install Existing Patio Door) $5,000 (pending)

Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association Sponsorship 2023 Frontenac County Plowing Match $1,500

Frontenac Farmers Market Sponsorship Market Revitalization $2,500

Frontenac Society of Model Engineers Capital Additional passenger car, improvements to storage facility - $3,780

Loughborough Firefighters Association Sponsorship 2023 Sydenham Santa Claus Parade - $2,000

New Leaf Link (NeLL) Sponsorship NeLL Open Houses - $2,197

South Frontenac Museum Society Operating (Expanded Programs) Cataloguing Assistant - $2,500

South Frontenac Stocksport Club Sponsorship America’s Cup Stocksport Event flags, podium, sound system rental - $2,500

Storrington Lions Club Capital Accessible Door and ramp installation$5,000

Sydenham Lake Canoe Club Capital Shelter Tents - $918

Wintergreen Studios Capital Building Sustainable Cabin - Demonstration Site - $5,000

Total $34,950

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stephanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

Henderson Jean Brown

353-6653

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

336-2516

Inverary Judy Borovskis 353-1768

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck

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

Teal

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

Sydenham Karen Brawley

Verona Debbie Lingen

VERONA

Debbie Lingen

353-7303

613-264-5325

376-9848

debbie@lingens.com

The Friends of Arden are looking for volunteers to water the • flowers at the Arden Sign, once per week. If you have some spare time and want to help, please contact Judy Kennedy at 613-335-3606. I know she would appreciate the help!

The Arden Legion is holding a Blind Draw dart tournament, • Saturday, June 3. Registration is 10am to 10:45am and the tournament begins at 11am. Breakfast and Lunch is available to all, players and observers.

The Henderson Hall will host a yard sale Saturday, June 10, • and Saturday, June 24 8am to 12 noon. If you would like to donate any gently used items, please get in touch with Sheila at 613-336-2467.

The Kennebec Recreation Committee will be hosting a Spa- • ghetti Dinner and Quarter Auction Saturday June 3, 5pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. All of the proceeds of your free will enable the continuation of the building of the new Kennebec Sports Centre.

Nice to see all those gardens being planted and the arrival • of the dragonflies!!

B ATTERSEA /S TORRINGTON

Amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

als locally grown by their members, hostas are their speciality. They will also have 4 varieties of tomato plants for sale and some other vegetables and herbs. Please come and support the Garden Club to help them maintain the many projects they take care of in our community.

The Lions Club of LOL hope you have had a chance to see • their fence decorated with over 250 hand painted cut out puppies. These were all done by the NAEC students in preparation for the Dog Guide Walk this Sunday May 28th. Registration starts at 9am. Lots of activities including bouncy castle, treat bags, prizes for best dressed, and best trick. The Lions canteen tent will be open with lots of yummy treats. The event goes until 1pm.

Saturday June 3rd, marks the Grand Opening of the • Northbrook Lions Farmers Market 10-1pm. Opening day celebrations include lots of vendors, live music, kids activities, canteen tent and free cupcakes! We are excited for our third season. Come check us out!

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR

Gail Fritsch

613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

Bellrock Hall is open Wednesdays for Community Drop in.

• Lots of activities available, canteen and light lunch available. 10 to 4pm.

Don and Linda's Garden Market is on Saturdays all

• summer from 9am to 1pm, 4309 Maple Dr. Providing local produce, pick and pull garden. goodwolf@sympatico.ca

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.

South Frontenac Community Services are holding their 13th

• Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 2 at 12:30pm. Location the Rivendell Golf Club. New Golfers welcome. Contact Chelsea Thomas at SFCSC for info or to register 613-3766477 ext 308 or chelsea.thomas@sfscs.ca This event will support seniors programs serving South Frontenac and rural Kingston.

South Frontenac Museums presents Treasures in the Attic • on Saturday, June 3 from 10am to 5pm. Location: the Verona Lion Club, entry by donation. Bring your treasures, one of a kind finds and family heirlooms. Assessors will be there to shine new light on our antiques.

This session's final Women's Luncheon will be held on Tues- • day, June 6 at 12:30pm at MOM Restaurant. New women are always welcome. Please call 613-374-2703 by June 3 to register. At this luncheon an evaluation will be completed. Participants will be asked to give feedback about the format, location, and time including when should Fall Luncheons start up again and if additional components should be added.

ARDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186

wmharrison070@gmail.com

With Saturday’s all-day rain, the Annual Victoria Day Fire- • works were postponed to Sunday at Dusk. The crowd was boisterous and the display was fabulous. The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank all who attended and those who volunteered to make the evening possible.

Why do flowers always drive so fast? They put the petal to • the metal.

Volunteers are wanted for the South Frontenac Summer • Kickoff Music Festival taking place on May 27th from 4:00 pm –10:00 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. There are lots of opportunities to help out. These events simply cannot happen without a team of volunteers. Consider lending a hand! Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net for more information and to get involved.

Battersea United Church is hosting a children’s thrift sale this • Saturday, May 27th from 10am – 2pm. Admission is $2 and a donation to the foodbank. Volunteers and vendors, please contact Emily at emily.reid93@outlook.com.

Back to Health Massage & Wellness is hosting their Grand • Re-Opening Event at their new location at 3810 Perth Road in Inverary! Check them out on Sunday, May 28th from 10am –3pm for homemade cupcakes, giveaways and draws, and a photo op with mascot and mini horse Thunder. Congrats to Allison and the team for getting into their new location – You don’t have to go to town for quality wellness and care! Check them out for your health and wellness needs.

Catch the Good Lovelies at Leopard Frog Barn Concerts at • 7 pm on May 28. Tickets are $35 pp and can be purchased at leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com

The South Frontenac Museum Society presents “Treasures • in the Attic” on Sat. June 3 from 10-3 at the Verona Lions Hall. Bring your treasures to be assessed by our team. Entry by donation.

The Four Rivers Cluster Youth Group is partnering with K’s • Kottage to host a free Puppet Making event for youth 10 and older (parental assistance required for those under 10 years old) from 10 am to noon on June 3rd at Battersea United Church. RSVP to Reverend Heather by May 27th at heathermclurg@ hotmail.com.

Soulful Singing is hosted at Donna Wood’s house on the • fourth Tuesday of every month from May – August at 7pm. If its raining or the bugs are outrageous, the event will happen inside, otherwise enjoy an outdoor singing experience complete with fires, fireflies, and the whippoorwills. Cost to participate is $10 and free for your first time. Please connect with Donna to RSVP, ask questions, or get directions at wooddhouse@gmail. com or call 613-353-2889.

The Sydenham High School 150th reunion committee is • hosting a vendor market on June 10th at The Point Park in support of the reunion happening in August. They will also have over 50 vendors and will be accepting alcohol bottles and cans for a bottle return drive at the vendor market.

ClOyNE - N ORTHBROO k

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will be holding its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 27th at Janis St Johns garden, 1444 #506, starting at 9am. They will have lots of perenni-

A Plant Sale and Market will be held at the Matawatchan Hall on Saturday May 27 from 10am to 1pm. There will be bedding plants, perennials, honey, preserves and baked goods. You can also have coffee, tea and lunch (soup and bun). New vendors are always welcome. Please contact Gitte to book a $5.00 table 613-318-8308, 343-988-8308 or brigittec88@ gmail.com.

Denbigh Diners: Land O’ Lands Community Services will • be hosting Diners at the Denbigh Hall on Monday, June 5 at Noon. Lunch will be a BBQ, salads and dessert. Everyone is welcome. Betty will be calling everyone by Tuesday the week before.

Mark your calendar as the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is celebrating 25 years of service to the community. They invite you to join them on Saturday, June 17 from 3 to 7pm at the Lions Hall in Griffith. There will be a free BBQ for everyone to enjoy. See you there.

GODFREy

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Frontenac Farmers Market is now open from 3-7pm Fridays

• at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith.

• sale at the Sydenham High football field.

June 10th, 10-3pm, SHS 150th Reunion is holding a vendor

South Frontenac is still looking for voulunteers for the Music

• Festival event at 4500 Centennial Park Road, Harrowsmith on May 27. There are two shifts 3pm – 7pm and 7pm – 11pm. We need help with: Parking (adults preferred for safety), welcome crew (gates), fire pit monitors, kids zone helpers. Contact Amanda Pantrey at SF Township 613-376-3027 ext. 4447. This session’s final Women’s Luncheon will be held on Tues-

• day, June 6 at 12:30pm at MOM Restaurant, Verona. New women are always welcome. Please call 613-374-2703 by June 3 to register.

At this luncheon, an evaluation will be completed. Partici-

• pants will be asked to give feedback about the format, location, and time including when Fall Luncheons should start up again and if additional components should be added. We hope you will join us!

Two pickleball sessions remain for this month: May 29th, 10am-12pm, Skill Improvement for those looking to improve their game, and May 29th, 5:30-7:30pm for Introduction to Pickleball -all equipment provided. Call 613-374-5662 to register, spaces are limited.

Hartington Car Wash now has Tap (credit cards & debit) and • Wash options for the car wash bays on Hwy 38.

The Township of Central Frontenac has made the difficult de- • cision to cancel the 2023 Swim Program due to a lack of swim instructors.

Central Frontenac has offered the popular Swim Program for • over 20 years. The program has been running annually and has become a tradition for many Central Frontenac families. Programs like this support local youth by providing summer • employment opportunities, however due to little interest in the

summer swim instructor positions a decision was made to cancel the program for 2023.

Refunds will be issued for 2023 Swim Program Registra-

• tions.

Condolences to the friends and family of Mel Martin from

• Holleford, he was a member of the Cole Lake congregation, and his service this past week was well attended by those who knew and loved him..

H ARROWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665

ghamelin3585@gmail.com

The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee places five (5)

• by three foot high planters out in the village each year. One at each end and three (3) in the middle of town. These were stored by the Township over the winter and were placed in their assigned locations by May 10. On Saturday, May 13, the Committee went to plant flowers in each and found that two (2) of them in the centre of town are missing. Each planter has a plaque on it indicating it was donated by Gilmour's on Hwy 38. If you know of anyone who picked these up or have seen them on other than the main street in Harrowsmith please contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 888-310-1122.

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.

wee newcomer who was 3 days old at the time!

Children’s Thrift Sale May 27th from 10 – 2 at Battersea Unit-

• ed Church. Half price bargain sale from 1:30-2. Admission is $2 plus a donation for the Food Bank.

Summer Music Festival in South Frontenac kicks off on May

• 27th in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith. Enjoy a line-up of talented musicians from 4 to 10pm. Also on site will be Harrowsmith Brewing Co., K&P Brewery, The Local Brewery and Auralis Botanical Brewing Co. (non-alcoholic refreshments), plus local foods to enjoy. Future concerts are June 24, July 29 and August 19 at various locations.

The Good Lovelies in concert at Leopard Frog Barn on May • 28th at 7pm. Cost is $35.00. To reserve, email: leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com. Located at 4587 Kauffmann Lane, Battersea.

Grand-Opening! Back to Health Massage & Wellness invites • the community to drop in on May 28th from 10am to 3pm. to meet the team and see the facility. (next door to the Cookery).

It has grown with a Chiropractor, Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach AND meet Thunder, their new Mascot! Enjoy cupcakes, free giveaways and enter the draw for one of 3 gift baskets. Thunder will be available for photo-ops!

Next Community Food Bank Drive will be Friday, June 2nd from 1-5 at the Lion’s Hall. Needed – hygiene products, cereal, crackers, bread, dairy products, meat, fruit & vegetables (canned, frozen or fresh).

“Treasurer in the Attic” presented by The South Frontenac

• Museum on Saturday, June 3rd from 10 -3:00 pm. at the Verona Lion’s Hall. Bring your treasures to be assessed by our team. Entry by donation.

“Real Country” (formerly Red Rose Express) Saturday, May 27 – Doors Open at 6:30pm. Music starts at 7pm. Advance tickets $20 pp. Cash Bar. More info: https://abchall.ca/country-musicdance/

Saturday, June 3 – LOBSTERFEST The ABC Hall’s biggest, • most popular fundraiser of the year! Advance tickets $65 pp. Take-out or Dine-In. Cash bar. 50/50 Raffle tickets, too. For details: https://abchall.ca/lobsterfest-2023/

Tay Valley Soccer VOLUNTEERS – A great number of lo-

• cal citizens have turned out to VOLUNTEER for the Tay Valley Soccer Program. It is nice to know there are so many people willing to give their time to our community. Thank you to: Jason Adams · Nickolas Besserer-LeBouthillier · Yesly Bonte · Laticia

Card · Steven Card · Tenzin Chu · Brandon Cinkant · Austen Cinkant · Dayna Clark · Shana Cook · Joel Doupe · Damon Ferrier · Mark Furlong · Chris George · Andrew Graham · Kyla Harry · Richard Hutton · Alexandra Jordan · Kaitlin Mitchell · Sean Mitchell · Kerrsten Norwood · Melissa Pickering · Allison Pierman · Nicholas Playfair · Rick Potoma · Danielle Prophet · Dennis Riggs · Bryan Scott · Simon Van Wingerden · Mitchell Waugh · Hannah Williamson · Aaron Williamson.

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Saturday, May 27, 2023 the South Frontenac Summer Kick-

• off Music Festival at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith will be held from 4 to 10pm. Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net for more information. PLEASE NOTE THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS ---> use the same email.

Saturday, June 03, 2023 the South Frontenac Museum So- • ciety presents "Treasures in the Attic" from 10am to 3pm at the Verona Lions Hall. Bring your treasures to be assessed by our onsite team. Entry is by donation to the museum.

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 the final Luncheon of the Women's • Ministries will be held at the MOM Restaurant in verona. New women are welcome. Please call 613-374-2703 by June 03 to register. At this luncheon an evaluation will be completed. Participants will be asked to give feedback on the format, location and time, including when Fall Luncheons should start up again and if additional components should be added.

Friday, June 16, 2023 the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for • all Southern Frontenac Community Services Supporters will be held at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. Scheduled for the morning (details to follow). For more information contact Executive Director, Ken Foster, at 613-376-6477 ext 301 or ken.foster@sfcsc.ca.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

Our Pine Meadow people celebrated Mother’s Day with a • Sunday afternoon tea party complete with girl guide cookies donated by the Hole family along with a beautiful homemade crocheted flower from Michelle Hannay! Everyone had a blast. This past week they revived “Ruby’s Diner” with a throw back menu to the good old days that included some of root beer float, banana split, orange crush, cheeseburg, hot dog, ice cream cone, french fries/poutine. They rocked on.

Check out the 60 wooden coloured guide dogs on the fence • at the Lions Hall in Northbrook that were coloured by students of NAEC. Thanks to our Lions Club of Land O’Lakes for promoting guide dogs with their up-coming walk on May 28. This is super duper exciting.

Harlowe rocked with the Ol Tyme Fiddlers and now are gear- • ing up for open mic on Sat. May 27 at the Harlowe Hall from 1- 5. Come and have a rootin tootin time. Entertainers $2.00; Public $5.00. Yummy food available to purchase.

Henderson United yard sale is gearing up for June 10 and • June 24 from 8-12 noon. Special thanks to all who are responding with gently used items and contacting organizers @613336-2467 and 336-9234 to arrange a drop off time. We are receiving items until June 7- with super duper thanks.

This Sunday, May 28 Henderson United worship is post • poned in favour of a union service at the Arden site at 10am with guest leader the Rev. Warren Vollmer of Frankford United Church. Rev. Kaitlyn Ostrander will lead in Frankford in this pulpit swap/exchange. Rev. Vollmer is also an honourary police chaplain who participated in the recent funeral of the late OPP Sergeant Eric Mueller in Ottawa. All welcome.

INVERARy

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Welcome Danielle & Dylan and new puppy Winston who

• have just moved to Inverary! Met them on my morning run. Further down the road, I was introduced to Scarlett, another

Puppet Making youth event for youth 10 and older from 10 • am to noon on June 3 at Battersea United Church. Contact Rev. Heather by May 27 to RSVP: heathermclurg@hotmail.com

Neil Dick Memorial Breakfast at Rideau Acres Campground

• on June 10th from 8am. To 11:30am hosted by Rotary Club of Kingston and the Dick family. Cost $10.00 adults and $5.00 kids 6 to 12 years.

Self-Defence Class with Sensei Hamid Nam 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.

LCBO Bottle Drive – Light Up Our Diamonds! Trailer is at • 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th Drop off as well at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery. Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre the • second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

Fall Prevention Program! by the VON at the Storrington

• Centre on Tuesdays 9 to 10:30 To register contact Danielle McTaggart at 613-634-0130 ext 3414 or email danielle.mctaggart@von.ca 20 spots available!

Kingston Charity Bike Night every Thursday from 5 to 8pm

• at the Storrington Lions Club. Barbecue dinner available and enjoy fellowship time games and prizes. Cost is $10.

Soulful Singing! Join us the fourth Tuesday of the month

• (May – August) at 7pm. Info and directions, call Donna 613353-2889.

Mark the date! Plowing Match September 10th at the farm of

• Charles & Norma Barr, 4382 Latimer Road, Inverary.

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis

• 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

At The ABC Hall – Country Music Dance, featuring music by •

Wild Parsnip Removal Service

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

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

Dominic, Lorie and Rick blew out their candles at the May • Birthday Bash. A wonderful feast filled the serving table and no one went home hungry. Dominic sang and played several tunes, including one that he wrote, and two other songs that folks sang and clapped along with. The next Bash will be held on June 21.

We hope everyone enjoyed the May long weekend. My gar- • den was grateful for the rain on Saturday, then I got quite a bit done in the garden during the rest of the weekend but I'm not planting my tomatoes, melon or peppers yet. Maybe next week. The bug jacket got a workout too. A few dragonflies were sighted but many more need to hatch out to make a difference to the blackfly numbers.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

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613-375-6219

613-375-6525

Another branch has fallen from our family tree with the pass- • ing of Irene Dusharme. Also thinking of the family of Keith Conboy and Aileen Peters and offering our sincere condolences.

Thinking of you to Gary Drew.

As of May 1st, the Library is open on Thursday 5 - 7 instead of 6 - 8 other two days remain the same.

Parham United Church had Special Music during the service • by Kathy Lowery-King. Rev. Shelly Roberts was off this week. Sunday, June 25, the Parham United Church will be holding • a Reunion at the Parham Fair Grounds. Watch for more info closer to the date.

• er's Day by wearing beautiful hats to their May meeting. Hope everyone had a great long weekend.

•

The Parham Seniors club Happy Travellers celebrated Moth-

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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs due to the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is a painful and potentially debilitating condition. Uric acid is a substance that forms as a result of the breakdown of purines, which are naturally occurring compounds found in certain foods and also produced by the body.

Normally, uric acid dissolves in the blood and is excreted through the kidneys. However, in some individuals, either the body produces excessive amounts of uric acid or the kidneys are unable to eliminate it efficiently. As a result, uric acid can accumulate and form needlelike crystals in the joints, most commonly affecting the big toe. Gout attacks often occur suddenly and are characterized by severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the affected joint.

Several factors can increase the risk of developing gout, including a diet high in purine-rich foods (such as red meat, seafood, and organ meats), excessive alcohol consumption (especially beer), obesity, certain medical conditions (such as kidney disease and diabetes), and a family history of gout.

Gout can be managed through a combination of lifestyle modifications and medications. Treatment typically involves the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation during acute gout attacks. Longterm management focuses on lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications to reduce purine intake, weight loss if necessary, limiting alcohol consumption, and staying hydrated.

erations at this location! Wonderful news!!

Lion Dave Hansen presented Villages Beau-

• tiful with a cheque from the profit from their All You Can Eat Breakfast. Doris Campsall accepted this on behalf of the organization.

Lilacs are really beautifying our area. Bright

• array of perfumy spring, also the flowering crabs are looking wonderful.

This weekend, don't forget to come out to

• support the Grade 8's from GREC at their fundraising ball tournament in Parham.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Bryan

• and Lin Hannah!!! Their family is having a gathering for them at Piccadilly Hall on May 27 from 1-3. All are welcome to come help us celebrate with them.

Next week at the Parham Ball field we have • a game for the U13 team on Sunday May 28th at 5 pm. Then on Tuesday, May 30, we have the grasshoppers playing at 630 and then the Junior Men at 830 - come out and cheer loudly!!!

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

Clarendon Central Public School would like • to send out a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support their amazing school last Saturday! Community members, shoppers, volunteers, vendors, staff & students; together raised over $3,700.00. WOW!! They are overwhelmed and appreciate everyone for supporting their first annual vendor /barbq /bake / plant / yard sale!!

Last Tuesday's first Euchre night at the • Plevna Clar-Mill Hall was a great time for all 21 people that came out to play! The light luncheon with coffee and tea afterwards was fun and $108.90 was raised for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna! Awesome!! Big Congratulations to Rodney W. for winning the high

score prize with a score of 107!! WOW!! 6 lone hands won the most lone hands prize, and it was awarded to Sheila D. The booby prize went to Paul T. who won a nice brand new bottle of Heinz Ketchup! I heard this weeks booby prize is a box of salt so someone can rub it in their wound, heehee!! Don't forget the fun starts at 7pm on Tuesday nights!!

The Summer dump hours started on Sun- • day May 14th. This also means that the reuse center opens back up again at the hwy 506 dump site. If you haven't been yet, it is such a great idea!! People can drop off acceptable items in good condition that can still be treasured by someone else or stop in and find new treasures to enjoy all completely FREE!! Woohoo!! It is open on Wednesdays from 9-1pm and Saturdays from 12-5pm. For more info. you can call the Township office at 613 4792231 or visit www.northfrontenac.com

Are you a new resident of North Frontenac?

• Did you know you can visit the Municipal Office (6648 Road 506, just west of Plevna) during regular business hours for a FREE Welcome Package? It is filled with valuable information about the area and local businesses, maps and other useful items!

Shamrock Bakery in Plevna is up and run-

• ning and ready to take your order! Stop in and see all of the Awesome updates inside!! This Friday May 26th Nuala is serving Beef Lasagna, Caesar Salad with a Herbed Bun. It's $18 and you can text 416 834-0988 to place your order. You can also ask the lovely and talented Nuala about the Maple Syrup and Honey now available for purchase!

If Beers and wings are your things, head- • ing to North of 7 Restaurant Friday nights will be right up your alley! Great service, delicious food and a break from these black flies!

Historical Society & Archives will host a FUN, FREE community event, sharing info about their 2022 and 2023 preservation projects with Musical entertainment provided by The White Family, Ron Lemke, Neville Wells and the Land O'Lakes Cloggers.

If the Clogging looks fun and like something • you might be interested in enjoying, I was speaking to Joyce and she said that she was thinking about starting a new beginner class in the Fall, How exciting! A great fun exercise! Stay tuned for more details at the end of Summer! The Township of North Frontenac has re- • cently installed a new 3-way stop at the intersection of Myers Cave and Harlowe Road. The new configuration will improve traffic op-

Did you hear yet that Polished Spa is relocat- • ing? After June 5th, Clients can book with Holly at 1729 Bathurst 5th Concession anytime after June 5th. She will be operating on Mon/Tues/ Thurs/Fri 9:30-4:30pm! you can contact her at 905 375-4558 to book an appointment or visit her facebook page Polished Spa Services.

If you are looking for Fun, Drinks, Dancing, • Games and Raffles? Look no further!! Emma Tooley and Zach Matson invite you to come and join them at their stag and doe this Sat May 27th at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Tickets are $10 each at the door or are available ahead of time by contacting the bride, groom, their wedding party or their parents. Congratulations Emma and Zack!!

At the Kingston Area Secondary School Athletic Association Track meet, which was held on May 18 and 19, a number of Frontenac County student athletes did very well, winning first, second, and third place medals.

Sedona Reade, from Sydenham High School (SHS) finished 2nd in the Women’s Novice 400 metre dash, and 1st in both the 80 and 300 Metres Hurdles. Bella Watt, also from SHS, finished just off the podium, in 4th, in the 300 metre run. Also in the women’s novice division, Harlee Gordon from SHS finished 3rd in the Discuss Throw and 2nd in the Javelin Throw.

In the Women’s Junior Division, Jamie Hennessy was 1st in the 80 Metres Hurdles, and her SHS team-mate Jordan Snider was 2nd. Jordan Snider was 1st in the 300 Metres Hurdles, and Jamie Hennessy was 3rd. SHS finished just off the podium in 4th in the 4 x 100 Metre Relay event.

Chloe Saunders, from Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) was 2nd in the Junior Women’s Pole Vault and 1st in the Long Jump. Neveah Mapleston Marshall, also from GREC, was 3rd in the Pole Vault. Shelby Terry (SHS) came in 3rd in the Triple Jump, and Jordan Snider was 4th .

In the Women’s Senior competition, Silka Olvet (SHS) was 1st in the 400 Me-

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for Council to defer the matter for at least a couple of years, and then revisi it briefly before kicking it to the next council.

It is true that the province is very keen on new long term care beds, that they expect municipalities are expected to do their part, that's where this entire initiative is coming from.

But while municipalities cannot say 'no'

The Clar-Mill Hall will be the hotspot this

• Sat May 27th at 1pm, The North Frontenac

SHS, GREC students thrive at KASSAA meet

tres Hurdles, Emilienne Chabot was 3rd in the High Jump, and the SHS 4x400 Metre Relay time finished in 3rd place. Skyler Sears finished 2nd in the 100 Metre Dash, and 1st in both the 800 Metre Run and the Shot Put competitions.

In the Men’s Novice Division, Brian Black (SHS) was 1st in the both the 100 and 300 Metre Hurdles, Eli Raney was 1st in the High Jump, and 4th in the Triple Jump. Branded Jeffries was 1st in the Shot Put, Michael Curragh was 1st in the 100 Metre Dash, Ian Sheppard was 2nd in the 400 Metre Dash and the 100 Metre Hurdles and 1st in the 300 Metre Hurdles, and Tommy Fleming was 1st in the 800, 1500 and 3000 Metre Runs. In the Men’s Triple Jump, Ian McShane finishes 2nd.

In the Senior Men’s Division, Evan Jarvis (SHA) was 1st in the 400 Metre Dash. Kieran McNeely was 1st in the 110 Metre Hurdles and 1st in the 300 Metre Hurdles, and his SHS team-mate Owen Richardson was 2nd in both the 110 and 300 Metre races.

Mason Joynt (SHS) was 1st in the Men’s Javelin Throw, and the team from SHS was 1st in the 4x400 Metre Relay.

In the Men’s 200 Metre Dash (Wheelchair Division) Anthony Gilligan (SHS) finished in 1st place.

Finally, in the IDD Division 800 Metre Run, Aidan Holman (SHS) was 3rd, and he finished 5th in the 100 Metre Dash.

to the province, they can be cagey, they can say “yes, but later” and then wait for the province to move on to other priorities, which inevitably happens.

And when it comes to the Province of Ontario, Frontenac County is a pretty marginal player, and there are some times when that is a good thing, especially when the price tag is $60 million++. ■

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144 persons attended the May 20th Lions Club Breakfast in support of Villages Beautiful. Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club President Dawn Hansen Presents a cheque for $400 to Doris Campsall of Villages Beautiful.

Frontenac Politicians Seek To Change Provinces Mind Over Conservation Authority Role

by Jeff Green

Much of the conversation at the May meeting of Frontenac County Council (May 16) centred around the implications of some of the changes to provincial rules around land use planning that are part of the government’s target of 1.5 million new housing units, in the province, by 2031.

As part of his monthly briefing, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kelly Pender talked about attempts that Frontenac County politicians and planning staff are making to address changes that came from Ontario Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, which was approved late last year, and is now into the implementation phase.

One of the provisions in the act, that is of concern to planning departments in rural municipalities across the province, is one that prohibits Conservation Authorities from commenting on the implications of land use proposals on ‘Natural Heritage Features’, which include water quality in lakes and streams, shoreline erosion, and habitat preservation.

The townships, who are the approval authority for planning applications, still need to consider these issues, but especially in the case of smaller municipalities like those in Frontenac County, they do not have the resources within their own staff to complete the necessary studies. They have been left scrambling to find consultants who are able to complete them in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As CAO Pender pointed out, the extra costs will end up being paid by the applicants, people who are seeking to build new homes in Frontenac County, the very group that the province is seeking to encourage in the More Homes

Built Faster Act.

“In Frontenac County, we do about 195 planning applications per year that require comment by the Conservation Authorities for ‘Natural Heritage Features’. South Frontenac County put together a motion around this that has been approved by all of the township and was also approved by the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus last week, and is on our agenda today,” Pender said.

“The point is that we don’t have the staff to respond to those issues, the information and reports rest with the Conservation Authorities, and it’s going to be a significant burden on applicants having to pay for a consultant to do the work. North Frontenac has gone out and sought some quotes from different firms to do the natural heritage consultations. So where it used to cost us about $500 per application, it’s going to be about $2,000 per application, and that’s if they don’t have to do a site visit. It’s going to have a significant impact on applicants because they will be paying the freight.”

Pender added that Frontenac County politicians raised the matter when they met with MPP John Jordan in April.

“We expressed the position to him that what works in Toronto doesn’t necessarily work in rural Ontario, that we are different. Frontenac has four different Conservation Authorities, and although they’ve removed the ability of Conservation Authorities to comment, but haven’t adjusted either the timelines or the requirement to comment on natural heritage features.”

Bill 97 and the new Provincial Planning Statement

A little later in the meeting, Dmitry Kurylovich, a Community Planner with Frontenac County, addressed council about some very recent changes coming down the pipe from the province.

He talked first about the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), which is being renamed the “Provincial Planning Statement” (PPS). As he described it, the PPS is a background document that all municipal Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws must conform to. Last month,a proposed new PPS was released by the province, who are seeking comments from stakeholders, including municipalities, before adopting it sometime later this year.

Kurylovich said that most of the changes to the PPS are designed for urban planning and development issues, and are not of great concern to Frontenac County, but among

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In Loving Memory of Clinton Julian

Since 1936

clinton (clint) Julian, a dedicated employee at sharbot Lake Home Building centre and cherished member of our community, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday May 19th,2023 at the age of 63. it is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of a remarkable individual who played an integral role at sharbot Lake Home Building centre for 14 years. He joined sharbot Lake Home Building centre in May of 2009 and quickly became an indispensable part of our close-knit team. the loss of clint leaves an indescribable void in our small business and in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will continue to inspire us, and his warm presence will be deeply missed. we extend our heartfelt condolences to Clinton's family and loved ones during this difficult time. May they find solace in the memories of his remarkable life and the lasting impact he made on all of us. you will truly be missed.

Love: Jass & sukhi Kaillon, and his friends/colleagues at sharbot Lake Home Building centre.

A reception will be held in Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, June 1st 2023 from 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm a the Almonte Legion (100 Bridge Street, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0) on behalf of the Julian Family.

Trout Release A Community Effort On Loughborough Lake

by Jeff Green

he crew of volunteers who showed up to meet a truck from The Fish Culture Station at a private dock on Loughborough Lake, last Friday morning (May 19), were greeted with sunny and warm weather.

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The weather on the day is one of the few details, surrounding the release of almost 15,000 fingerling Manitou Trout fingerlings, that comes down to luck. Everything else about this collaborative effort between 4 organisations, is accomplished by good planning and a shared goal.

The goal is to enhance the trout population in Loughborough Lake while maintaining the diverse fish and wildlife population in the lake, and much of the planning is done by Nada Beamish, who makes all the arrangements and coordinates all the volunteers.

Beamish, who said that she has never gone fishing, got involved in the event as part of her work on the Loughborough Lake Association Board back in 2014.

The Storrington Guide Association had arranged a meeting with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) officials, and White Lake Fish Culture Station (aka Fish Hatchery) officials, to talk about the trout stocking program on the lake. The guides invited the lake association to attend, and Beamish came from the association.

Out of that meeting, a group of volunteers formed to help manage the annual release of trout fingerlings. The stocking program had already been in place for 40 years by that time.

Since then, with the exception of the COVID years, 2020 and 2021, the release has been accomplished by public officials, helped by a core group of volunteers, mostly from Loughborough Lake, to ensure an optimal level of success for the fingerlings by locating them at many strategic locations around the lake.

“The MNRF have been stocking trout from the fish culture in our lake since at least 1974,” said Beamish, “ranging from 1300 fingerlings in 1974 to as many as 112,000 in 2004.”

Tom Brennan, who attended that meeting in 2014 be-

cause he is a long time member of the Storrington Guide Association and has helped out with the release ever since, said “it is my understanding that the fish were out of balance back in 2004, and because the ministry was monitoring the lake they decided to change the program, but the White Lake people know more about that.”

Loughborough Lake was not stocked at all in 2005 or in 2011, and since 2014 the numbers have been pretty steady in the 15,000 range.

Last Friday, there were 6 boats with local volunteers, a number of runners bringing fish from the tank in the truck, to the boats in nets, where the fish were placed in icy cold coolers, along with ministry and fish station officials.

“The boats were given the coordinates, I think with GPS, for where they were to release each load, and they sped off to get there so that the fish went from the tank to the water as quickly as possible, I think 10 to 15 minutes before

the fish start to be stressed,” said Nada Beamish. Each of the boats made about 5 trips, each with 6 nets full of fish, making for about 30 separate releases. After releasing the fish, the boats remained in place for a few minutes to let the fingerlings swim down to a deeper spot in the lake where the oxygen level fits their needs, and they are below the level where predators, cormorants being one of the prominent ones, are not able to reach them.

“The success rate of the release is very high, almost all of the fingerlings survive that part” said Brennan, who teaches marketing at St. Lawrence College when he is not out guiding anglers in the summertime.

Maintaining a healthy, and diverse, fish population, in Loughborough Lake, is a common goal for all of the groups who are involved in the release.

“One thing that all of the Storrington guides all follow, when out guiding, is that we keep enough fish for a shore lunch, and any trophy fish that are caught can be photographed, but are then returned to the lake. All of the guides work like that, since the group was founded decades ago,” said Brennan.

“I can’t say enough about this core volunteer group from the lake who show up every year. This year we had a new family come on. It ran perfectly this year. The truck arrived exactly when they said it would, and it was a smooth operation. We were done in 90 minutes,” said Beamish.

One group that was missing this year was the Queen’s Biology Department Freshwater Fisheries Conservation Lab, which is run by Dr. Bruce Tufts.

“They usually come out with 2 boats and 8 or 9 biology

The Storrington Guide Association, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)and Louborough Lake Association worked together to release 15,000 fingerling trout into Louborough Lake on Friday May 19. Photos by Yvonne Brown.

students who help with the release, and do other monitoring during the year, but Dr. Tufts is on sabbatical this year so the program is not running, so we picked up the slack,” said Beamish.

Like in other years, in early April, Beamish got a call from her contact at the fish station to make sure the group was still ready to help out, and then in late April or early May, another call comes in to confirm the date.

“Usually by then I’ve already been contacted by some of the families, wanting to know the date so they can schedule their time. I email everyone else, when I know the date, and we get everything organised. It’s a pleasure to do this. I don’t sit on the lake association executive any more but I still work on this every year. We missed it during COVID. It was great to start up again last year after missing two years, and this year was great.”

The volunteers, MNRF staffers, and the fish station trucks, all disperse as quickly as they arrive when the job is all done. The only perk anyone gets are homemade cookies that Nada Beamish makes as bait.

“I think they like the cookies, they keep coming back,” she said.

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One week training in an ancient Hawaiian massage lineage known as Lomi Lomi happening at the Woodland Escape in Arden.

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EMAIL tawny@woodlandpriestess.com for more details or call 613-240-4080

Photos by Yvonne Brown.

Japhy Sullivan to perform at MERA

A native son of Lanark County (musically speaking) is preparing for a special appearance at MERA Schoolhouse this spring. Singer-songwriter and fiddler extraordinaire, Japhy Sullivan isa familiar figure to many local music fans, who will have the opportunity to catch up with hiscurrent craft when he performs a solo show in the Music At MERA Sunday concert series at 2:00 pm on Sunday May 28, 2023.

Sullivan grew up immersed in the Ontario folk music community, from a very young age addingthe sound of

Let’s Talk About Healthcare

Submitted by Lakelands Family Health Team

Everywhere you go, you’re likely to hear someone talking about healthcare. When we talk about healthcare, we often think of organizations and services like family doctor’s offices, hospitals, home care or care offered by community organizations.

Did you know that 75% of care is provided outside of a healthcare setting? That care is provided by family caregivers - by this we mean people providing help or care to a family member, friend, neighbour or someone else close to them.

Think of things like helping their family member with tasks such preparing meals, driving them to appointments, shopping with or for them, helping with housework or other day-to-day activities. In many cases, it can be more involved like assistance with eating, using the washroom, monitoring blood pressure, giving them medication, helping with personal hygiene and other healthrelated tasks. You could be caring for people in need of support because they have a long-term illness, disability, mental health difficulties, dementia or old-age related challenges.

Many people join the ranks of caregiver with little to no preparation. In fact, over 50% don’t even call themselves caregivers until they reach a point of burnout. They just see what they are doing as a normal part of being a spouse, parent, adult child, sibling or good friend. But the role of caregiver extends far beyond the typical expectations of those relationships.

Any way you look at it, family caregivers are important members of the health care team.

Lakelands FHT has partnered with the Ontario Caregiver Organization to create awareness of the important, but often unrecognized, role of family caregivers. We want people in our community to know that there are free supports and resources available to help them in their role of caregiver. ■

24/7 Ontario Caregiver Helpline

• If you’re caring for someone and you need support, call the Ontario 24/7 Caregiver helpline.

• It’s your one-stop resource for information, support and services.

• Helpline: 1-833-416-2273

Peer-to-Peer Caregiver Support

• Need to Talk? Want to speak to someone who understands the pressures of caregiving? Peer Mentors are experienced caregivers who are here to help provide support, encouragement or just to listen.

• Consider joining the Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 1:1 Peer Support Program.

• Visit: ontariocaregiver.ca/peersupport/

Support Groups (0nline)

• Join other caregivers online in a supportive environment to talk about challenges, successes and concerns related to your caregiving role.

• Groups currently take place for an hour on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (pick the day that works for you) and are facilitated by a trained Peer Support Group Facilitator with experience as a current or former caregiver.

• Visit: ontariocaregiver.ca/for-caregivers/peer-supportfor-caregivers/online-caregiver-support-group/

his fiddle to jams, sessions and showcases. He attributes much of his early interestto becoming a member of the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, originally led by Carolyn Stewart,and presently under the baton of Cindy McCall.

Sullivan has performed at concerts and on festival stages accompanying many stalwarts of theCanadian Folk Music scene including: David Ross Macdonald, Irish Mythen, Scott Cook, David Newland, and Kate Weekes.

He studied Music at Concordia University in Montreal, and in 2018 he travelled to Cork, Ireland, where he immersed himself in the local fiddling and singing traditions.

His work focuses on intimate folk song-writing, traditional-style narrative ballad singing, traditional Irish dance tunes, and exploring creative free improvisation. Japhy is currently based in Montreal, where he is hard at work crafting his debut album, Fiddler Jones, which is expected to be released in early 2024.

Tickets for the Sunday Schoolhouse Concert featuring Japhy Sullivan are $25 and will be available at the door. They can also be purchased in advance from tick-

etsplease.ca. Tickets can be reserved at Tickets Please and held for pick-up at the door.

Visit Music at MERA for more information about this performance and all other music events at MERA. ■

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has retained McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to complete a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Kashwakamak Lake Dam located in the Township of North Frontenac on the main channel of the Mississippi River. The Kashwakamak Lake Dam was built more than 100 years ago and is reaching the end of its useful lifespan. The deteriorating condition of the dam necessitates that a decision be made on whether to decomission, rehabilitate or replace the existing dam within the next five years.

The study team invites you to participate in the study, which is being completed in accordance with the Conservation Ontario’s Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. The Class EA process includes public, governing agency, stakeholders and Indigeous Communities consultation, characterization of the study area and the identification and evaluation of alternatives using sound criteria to select the technically preferred alternative. This study will investigate the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of the preferred alternative and identify measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.

Input received will be incorporated into the planning and design process for this project and will be received until June 23rd, 2023. If you wish to be involved in this study or receive information, please contact one of the project representatives identified below. Additional consultation opportunities will be made available as the study progresses. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, MVCA intends to proceed with the planning and design as defined in the Class Environmental Assessment process. For further details pertainig to the Kashwakamak Lake Dam and Class EA, please visit the MVCA website: https://mvc.on.ca/current-initiatives/kash-class-ea/.

For further information on this project please contact the following:

For more information about these three programs, and other caregiver supports, visit ontariocaregiver.ca

Juraj Cunderlik, PhD., P.Eng.

Lisa Marshall, P.Eng., Director, Engineering Project Manager

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 115 Walgreen Road, R.R.3 10970 Highway 7 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3P1 Phone: 613-714-0815 Phone: 613-253-0006 Ext. 233

jcunderlik@mvc.on.ca

l.marshall@mcintoshperry.com

Comments submitted to the MVCA for the purpose of providing feedback regarding this Class Environmental Assessment are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

This notice issued May 25th and June 1st, 2023

Short Term Rentals Discussion Put On Hold By Craig

The issue of Short Term Rentals (STR) won’t seem to go away and accounted for a substantial portion of the discussions at North Frontenac Council’s regular meeting May 19 in Plevna. In fact, the topic occupied two items on the agenda.

First up was a delegation from Bruce Moore, president of the North Frontenac Lake Alliance, an organization representing 14 lake associations in North Frontenac and 1,940 waterfront property owners.

Moore told Council there were three area of concern for his organization — septic inspections, STRs and lake carrying capacities.

Dep. Mayor John Inglis suggested putting septics on the next agenda but Mayor Gerry Lichty said: “we have a strategic planning exercise coming up and I think we should go through that before putting anything on the agenda.”

That prompted a response from Moore.

“I’m seeing having to go back to our membership and telling them the matter of two topics has been put on hold until you prioritize your strategic directions,” Moore said.

“We’re not saying we’re not moving forward, just putting our strategic planning first,” said Lichty.

those that are the changes in rules around lot creation in lands that are designated as “Prime Agricultural Areas”, is the most significant.

“These changes will have implications in South Frontenac, and Frontenac Islands, as they are the only two townships within the county that contain prime agricultural areas,” he said.

Prime Ag lands are lands that have soils ranked Class 1, 2, or 3 on the Canada Lands Inventory.

Under the current PPS, it is not permitted to create new residential lots on prime agricultural lands, but the new PPS allows for the creation of up to 3 new lots if certain conditions are met.

Aside from a concern over effectively removing parcels, albeit small ones, of prime land from agricultural use, Kurylovich said that some of the terms in the new PPS are not well enough defined for local planners to understand its implications in their own jurisdictions.

“I’m concerned about jumping into a bylaw that could be expensive to enforce,” said Inglis.

However, even though Moore’s time was up, that wasn’t the end of the STR discussion. Later in the meeting, Coun. Roy Huetl had requested discussion on the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association April Elert, specifically the adoption of an STR bylaw by the City of Kawartha Lakes and the rejection of an STR bylaw by Seguin Township.

“I’ve talked to the OPP and to them, STRs are not an issue,” said Lichty. “We’ve had one confidential complaint last year.”

Still, Huetl wanted to “revitalize” the committee that had been looking at STRs.

“The committee’s not disbanded, it’s just on hold,” said Inglis.

CAO Corey Klatt said that he and Treasurer Kelly Watkins had been in contact with Central Frontenac Township regarding a joint policy.

Coun. Stephanie Regent said that part of the problem seems to be a requirement to put complaints in writing.

“A lot of people are complaining to me but there is a large gap with people putting that in writing,” she said.

“Is it STRs?” said Coun. Fred Fowler.

“For example,” he said, “the new PPS talks about properties that are “adjacent to lands under agricultural use’ which seemed clear at first, but when we looked further, we realise that we do not know exactly what they mean, either by “adjacent” or “agriculture”. We will be asking for clarification in order to understand the implications of those provisions in the act.”

The second concern raised was over restrictions to residential use of lands defined as “employment lands” a land designation that is included in the new South Frontenac Official Plan, which is slated to be adopted this coming fall.

“Again here, the provisions in the new PPS are intended for an urban industrial location, which is not what would apply in a place like South Frontenac,” Kurylovich said.

One other aspect of the new PPS that may not have major implications for Frontenac County in particular, but does reveal a lot about the focus of the entire provincial housing initiative, is a new definition of ‘affordable housing.’

This was noted by North Frontenac Mayor

“On any long weekend you’re going to have people partying and enforcement of that is difficult.”

“I had a meeting with the Reeve of Addington Highlands (Henry Hogg) and we agreed we should go slow and get it right,” said Lichty. “(And) it’s got to fit in with whatever else we have on our plate.”

Council directed Klatt to contact the three other Townships (Central, South and Addington Highlands) to see where they’re at.

“We should also look into the price of noise meters,” Lichty said. “One of our operators has one and if it goes off, the property manager calls the renters and says ‘you’re too loud.’ If it goes off again, he calls and says ‘you’re gone.’”

Astronomy Park

Council approved 2023 grants including $1,000 to the North Frontenac Amateur Astronomy Club to help fund construction of a second observatory and additional eyepieces for the telescopes.

Coun. Wayne Good opposed the grant arguing that it wasn’t right to spend taxpayers money on things that are used by people from outside the Township.

Coun. Fred Fowler countered that the Dark Skies facility was a “Township as-

Gerry Lichty.

“It seems like the new definition of ‘affordable’ is just that housing is less expensive than other houses in a neighborhood. So, where there are a bunch of million-dollar homes, a house worth $800,000 is now considered ‘affordable housing’” said Lichty.

Kurylovich agreed with Lichty’s interpretation.

“PPS 2023 removes references to ‘affordable housing’ and ‘housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households. Instead, it appears that the PPS will now be more in-line with other regulations that speak to market value of a unit rather than income of the occupant,” he said.

Another change in PPS 2023, which may be relevant to the issued raised earlier in the meeting by CAO Pender, is that ‘Natural Heritage Features’ which are defined in the current PPS, are absent from PPS 2023. All that remains is a paragraph saying that the section regarding Natural Heritage Features

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set.”

Other grants went to the Land O’ Lakes Lions Club ($1,000) to assist with the cost of 2023 Santa Claus Parade, $1,000 to Clarendon Central Public School Parent Council for student transportation to excursions, $1,000 to North Frontenac Historical Society and Archives to assist with preservation projects, $1,000 to the Back Roads Studio Tour to advertise and promote the 2023 tour, $987.39 to the North Frontenac Fitness Group for the purchase o exercise equipment and Council approved the Historical Society’s request to install signs at the Dempsey, Ompah and Plevna/Ardoch Cemeteries and directed the public works department to have them installed this year.

Astronomy Park Sign

Council approved a logo design for the North Frontenac Astronomy Park with the words “A Dark Sky Experience and a couple sitting on the group and looking up and pointing at a field of stars.

However, Coun. Stephanie Regent requested a minor alteration, which was granted.

“I’m a little stuck on the finger pointing,” she said. “It doesn’t look like a first finger to me.” ■

is “under review”.

In his report on another new provincial initiative, Bill 97, the Helping Home Buyers, Protecting Tenants Ac, Kurylovich said the new Bill is similarly more oriented to urban than rural development issues, but it has some implications in Frontenac County as well.

One, that the planning department suggests the county should support, is the return of site plan control as a planning tool for developments with under 10 dwelling units. These controls were eliminated when Bill 23 came in last fall, but appear to be returning under Bill 97.

On the other hand, the new bill says that changes to the timelines for approvals, which have been a challenge for planning departments, will be implemented very soon, on July 1st of this year.

Bill 97 gives the Ministry of Housing and

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6. Roll No. 10 29 080 090 02650 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36147-0239 (LT); File No. 21-46; Minimum Tender Amount: $12,172.69

7. Roll No. 10 29 040 020 06025 0000; Lavender Lane; PIN 36279-1279 (LT); File No. 21-48; Minimum Tender Amount: $4,900.59

8. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 07252 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36294-0027 (LT); File No. 21-52; Minimum Tender Amount: $5,805.19

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

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AnniversAry

EcoFest Westport

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

50th

Come celebrate with Lin & Brian Hannah at the Picadilly Hall, May 27, 1-3pm. Everyone is invited.

CArd of ThAnks

Thank You ~ Martin

the family of the late Mel Martin would like to take this opportunity to thank our extended family, neighbours ,coworkers and friends for the many acts and words of condolence on the loss of our loving father and grandfather. a special thank you to Mel’s church family at cole Lake Free Methodist who sent cards and visited him, and provided the delicious luncheon for the funeral reception. we are grateful to pastor Joe schaefer for the comforting words to our family, and performing the funeral service that described Mel’s faith with the Lord and his life so accurately. Lastly, we thank peter trousdale and his team and Memory Lane Flowers for your services we appreciate everyone who continues to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve and miss this special man in our lives.

CelebrATion of life

Helen Nancy Praskey (née Pike)

celebration of a wonderful Life

Kennebec community centre

– arden, oN - June 24, 2023

11:00 aM mingling – 12:00 nibbling

1:30 to 3:00 memories and stories

https://www.hannahfuneralhome.com/ obituary/Helen-praskey

R OBERTS, Douglas Cale of ompah, passed away on december 30th, 2022

the Funeral and burial of douglas will be held at 10am on saturday June 3rd at the ompah cemetery.

douglas's widow pam, son iain, daughter victoria and their families will be hosting a reception and lunch to remember douglas following the funeral at their family property on Lake palmerston.

any that knew douglas are invited to attend the funeral and reception lunch.

Charles Melville “Mel” Martin august 10th, 1933-May 12th, 2023 peacefully at the John M parrott centre on Friday May 12th, 2023 in his 90th year, Mel passed through the gates of heaven surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn edith Louisa reynolds. cherished father of Brian (Judy), darrell (penny), roger (Louise), angela Maddocks (randy), and chris. dear grandpa to douglas and ashley Martin, thomas vanalstine (emily), Michelle Martin (phillip rothwell), Jacqueline currie (chris), Melanie and aaron Martin, Nicole cancian (Brandon). Loving great grandpa to isabelle and charlotte vanalstine, Grayson and Madeline currie. survived by brother steve (Gwen), and sister-in-law Jean clair. predeceased by sister Margaret reynolds (Garth), brother-in-laws and wives elwood reynolds (Helen), erwood (rowena), and Bruce. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Mel was a hard working and well known neighbour, dairy farmer and mail man in the Holleford community. the family would like to take this time to thank the Kidd 7 and Davies 4 floors at KHsc, pcH Lakeview one, and the John M parrott centre for their loving, caring staff and the awesome care they provided to Mel. Friends and family were received at the cole Lake Free Methodist church, road 38 and white Lake road on Monday May 15th, 2023 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Funeral service and luncheon followed at 12:15 p.m. interment Harrowsmith cemetery. as proclamation of condolences, donations to the cole Lake Free Methodist church would be appreciated by the family.

S ALLANS , Richard March 22, 1948 - May 19, 2023 passed away peacefully in his sleep. sadly missed by his sisters addie and carle, Brothers John (evelyn) and walter (Nena). predeceased by his wife susie Morois sallans. parents Harvey and emily. Brothers Gordon and calvin. His best friend Lady his dog. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Humane society would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by EcoFest Westport

No question about it, these are challenging times. So, how to feel empowered, inspired, hopeful and encouraged?

Come and mingle with your neighbors at the first annual and free EcoFest Westport: Doing Better Together on June 3 from 10am – 4pm, 43 Bedford Street in Westport.

EcoFest Westport brings together creative folks who are passionate about acting for a healthy planet in a myriad of

Jacqueline Ash

august 15, 1939 to May 8, 2023

Jacqueline ash of tiverton, formerly of Mountain Grove passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the southampton care centre in her 84th year. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, alison toye of tiverton and her son, stephen (ellen) toye of Northbrook. she will be missed by her step-children, cathy, darlene, ted and Faye (Rick) and grandchildren, Jeff, d’arcy, Jody, a. J., amy (the late Bob), emily, rebecca, Kyle, Hannah, rachel and Holly. Jacqueline was predeceased by her son Michael, husband al and her son-in-law, Brent. cremation has taken place, interment at Mountain Grove cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on sunday, May 28, 2023. a celebration of Life is to follow at the Mountain Grove Hall, 1522 Mountain Grove road from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the alzheimer’s society would be greatly appreciated. online donations and condolences at www. fawcettfuneralhome.ca 888-924-2810

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L APOINTE , Joe on the anniversary of the day you went away. today is such a painful day full of sadness and grief for us as we mourn the moment that you left recalling how life used to be you were someone very special who left your mark on so many lives things just haven't been the same since we had to say goodbye the bond we shared will never end even though we are apart we find comfort in the memories deep within our hearts this heartfelt message is for you dad, we miss you more than words can say. the world lost someone special on the day you went away. in loving memory of our father and poppa Joe Lapointe who passed away on May 25th 2022.

Love, aaron, chrissy, Bruce, carrie, dan and families.

L APOINTE , Joe i remember yesterdays and love throughout the years and lost in thought I find myself smiling through the tears there are days my smile seems lost and i dont know what to do thats the time for memories of yesterday and you you always seem to bring a smile that dries the tears i cry when i remember yesterdays & the years that have gone by our years together may be gone our yesteryears are past But youre alive in memory and memories always last in loving memory of my wonderful husband and best friend forever Joe who passed away on May 25th 2022. missing you always and loved for all times.

Love rose

ways. There will be displays, activities, demonstrations, Ted-style talks, workshops, samples and products for sale

Come by the Better Together Circle’s table, so you can plan the talks and workshops you wish to attend. Capture the EcoWalking Tour Map of Westport and area on your phone for a walkabout to see the leadership being taken in the Village and area. Then make sure you and your children take in the Playzone and visit presenters’ booths for the naturebased activities we will have on site.

Westport in Bloom have sponsored the keynote speaker, Sean James, horticulturalist, who will get the festivities off to a great start on Friday, June 2nd, from 7-9pm, at the Westport United Church, 27 Spring Street. His talk is called “Lawn B Gone. Beautiful Alternatives To the Green Desert”

Cost is by donation accepted at the door.

Speaker’s Schedule on June 3rd:

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Lillian White (Thomas)

November 30, 1932 – May 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Lillian White in her 91st year. She was born in Ompah and lived most of her life in Plevna. She battled many years with arthritis but that never held her back as she enjoyed life with her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Earl, Eric (Heather), Larry (Dorothy), Jerry (Carolyn) and Phillip (Carrie). Her Grandchildren Russell, Michelle (Matt), Ashley (Kyle), Julie, Jacob and Tyler. Her Great Grandchildren Madison, Parker and Troy.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Edwin White, her parents Russell and Grace Thomas, her sister Elspeth and her brotherin-law Roy Schonauer.

There will be a visitation at the Milestone Funeral Center in Northbrook on Sunday May 28th from 11:30 to 1:30 followed by a service then burial in the Plevna cemetery. Anyone wishing to may make a donation in Lillian’s memory to the Arthritis Society or the Cancer Society. Online condolences, memories and photos can be shared at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

613-336-6873

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J ULIAN , Clinton Michael april 14, 1960 (almonte ontario) –May 19, 2023 (sharbot Lake, ontario) with broken hearts, taken from us too early in his life at his home. Beloved first son of the late allan and Marlene Julian (pengelly). respected father of terry Julian (Melissa Mcclinchey) and Grandpa to: savannah, cheyenne, wyatt, Karma and Bentley. Lovingly remembered by terry’s siblings, amanda and dillon english and his mother, Lorraine english. Forever in the hearts of his large family of loving siblings: Linda Julian (Larry wall), tracy Julian (Kim curran), timothy Julian (Bonnie), allison vaughan (danny), Jennifer Julian (dale cahoon) and Katy Julian (John smith). Grieving also are the Buchanan family of Montague. the best and most versed uncle to Melissa Knapp, shayne cormier, Haley wall (Nathan scott), Lawrence charlebois (elizabeth Macdonald), Jessica Julian (Jeff DaSilva), Richard Vaughan (Megan Legendre), Joseph vaughan, taylor Burgess (Jeff Keill) and predeceased by his beautiful niece, sydney Burgess. clint was a genuine man. He loved the outdoors and being with his people. well known for his pop in’s, just when you weren’t expecting one! He was a beautiful son, father, and brother through thick and thin, family always came first. He will be sadly missed by claire McNaughton, who was a special friend to him and by his best buddy, dan Munro. clint was surrounded by a family of his own in Boltons Landing, a community of people who cared for him and loved him. everyone at the sharbot Lake Home Building centre have been a solid family for him over the many years he worked there. Jass and sukhi Kalion, we cannot express enough our thanks to you.

clint, your “pop-ins” will be missed. ♥ "When our time on this earth is done, money or material things will not matter, but the love, time, and kindness we've given others will shine and live on forever."

In lieu of flowers, Donations to the Lanark animal welfare society or to Habitat for Humanity in clint’s memory would be appreciated. a celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2023, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the almonte Legion, 100 Bridge street.

TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS P UB li C No T i CE

The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking two (2) community members from each Ward to participate in a steering committee being established to identify community stakeholders and investigate steps required to become an age friendly community. An age-friendly community is one that “encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age.” (World Health Organization 2007).

Expressions of interest should illustrate the contribution that that individual would bring to the discussion surrounding an age friendly community. As the Township is looking for equal representation from both Wards, please be sure to include your address or where you own property in your written submission.

Letters are to be submitted to the attention of the Clerk on or before June 23rd, 2023, by mail to P.O. Box 89, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0, by fax to 613-336-2847 or by e-mail to clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca.

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TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS

WASTE S i TE CUSTodi AN

SEAS o NA l P o S i T io N

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Waste Site Custodian”.

Resumes must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on June 12th, 2023.

Details may be obtained by contacting the Manager of Roads and Waste at roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.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.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

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FREE PiCKUP or dR o P oFF, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-375-6377, leave message

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

PAiNTiNG - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHoToCoPY SERViCES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

RooFiNG, SHiNGlES – STEEl, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300.

TOWING

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

yARD SAlE

M AY 27 & 28 - 9am-3pm. Books, records, big selection of items, make me an offer! 1401 Townline Road.

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Long Term Care added leeway to override local planning processes with “Ministerial Zoning Orders”.

Expansion of ATV use on K&P trail.

At the April meeting, Marc Moeys of the Verona ATV Club asked council to consider expanding the motorised use of the K&P trail to the south, from the Verona trailhead where it starts now to the Harrowsmith Trailhead.

A notice of motion to that effect came forward to the May meeting, with a staff recommendation that the motion be referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

“The committee should hear from both sides,” said Ron Vandewal about the matter. “We heard the pro side from Marc Moeys, but the committee should provide an opportunity for comment by the other side as well.”

“We only expected the committee to look at developing a process for public comment and for how Council should proceed to deal with this. We did not see them making a recommendation about whether it should be adopted” said Richard Allen, Manager for Economic Development.”

Council did not see it that way, however, and it appears that the Advisory Committee, will be tasked with seeking public opinion on the proposal. ■

TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGH l ANDS PUBliC NoTiCE

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at it’s meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Addington Highlands Community Centre (AHCC) on June 20, 2023, proposes to enact a by-law to Close, Stop Up and Sell to abutting landowner, part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of the following property.

landowner (Arthurs)

On Skootamatta Lake, Part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Part of Lot 11, Registered Plan 947 and Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 12, Registered Plan 947, Geographic Township of Anglesea, more particularly described as Parts 8 & 9 on Plan 29R11192; Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington.

landowner (Tervit)

On Weslemkoon Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 23, Concession 16 and Part of Lot 23, Concession 16 shown as Road Allowance on Registered Plan 848, Geographic Township of Effingham, more particularly described as Parts 2, 10, 12, 17 and 18 on Plan 29R-11058; Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington.

landowner (dann)

On Weslemkoon Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 23, Concession 16 and Part of Lot 23, Concession 16 shown as Road Allowance on Registered Plan 848, Geographic Township of Effingham, more particularly described as Parts 3, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15 on Plan 29R-11058; Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington.

And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw and who applies to be heard.

Dated at Flinton Ontario on May 19, 2023

Patricia Gray Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary

Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Tel: 613-336-2286 ext. 202

Email: deputyclerkplanning@ addingtonhighlands.ca

NORTHERN HAPPENINGS

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

Thursday May 25

SNoW RoAd - MUSiC NiGHT CoNCERT 7:30pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Featuring “The Tritones”. Ticket info Mike 613278-1853

Friday May 26

SYdENHAM - FiSH FRY Sydenham Legion. $20 2 pieces of blue cod, fries, coleslaw. Eat in or Take-out, live music, tickets available at Legion or One Stop.

oNliNE - REFERENdUM oN FoR-PRoFiT

HEAlTH CARE A citizen run referendum on whether our public hospital services should be privatized. For voting stations go to: keepourhospitalspublic.ca. To vote online: publichospitalvote.ca

SNoW RoAd - SAlT PRESENTATioN 10am1pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Ticks with KFLA Public Health. Light refreshments. FREE event, to register contact RFCS info@ rfcs.ca or 613-279-3151

SHARBoT lAKE - lEGioN SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. BBQ Chicken. Supper at 5:30.

Saturday May 27

HARRoWSMiTH - TAKE-oUT MUd CAT

FiSH FRY Golden Links Hall. Cost $20. Tickets available at gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartingson & Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410.

PARHAM - FUNdRAiSiNG BASEBAll

ToURNAMENT Parham Ball Field. Cost $300 per team, proceeds to GREC Gr 8 graduation trip. Info contact Becci becci_barket@hotmail. com.

HARRoWSMiTH - CoMMUNiTY FUN dAY

9am-2:30pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. BBQ, Door Prizes, Kids one, Garage & Bake Sale. Everyone welcome!

CloYNE - ANNUAl PlANT SAlE 9am. Janis’s Garden. Support the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club! 1444 hwy 506

dENBiGH - PlANT SAlE & MARKET 10am1pm. Griffith & Matawatchan Lion’s Club. Lots of plants, coffee, tea & light lunch. New vendors welcome. Info Gitte 613-318-8308 or brigittec88@gmail.com

BATTERSEA - CHildREN’S THRiFT SAlE

10am-2pm. Battersea United Church. $2 admission + donation for Food Bank.

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

PlEVNA - NoRTH FRoNTENAC

HiSToRiCAl SoCiETY AGM 1pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Brief business followed by an afternoon of music with Neville Wells, The White Family, Rob Lemke and the Land O’ Lakes Cloggers. All welcome!

HARRoWSMiTH - SUMMER MUSiC

FESTiVAl 4pm. Centennial Park. Join us at

10:10am Welcome and Land Acknowledgement. 10:15am Mireille LaPointe; Indigenous Relationship to Land and Water, 11am Robert Dick; Dark Skies and Light Abatement, 11:30am Darcy Lloyd, Heritage Seeds and Vegetables; Vermiculture, 12noon, Kelvin Hodges; Mushroom Composting, 12:30pm Jordanna Bergman; Invasive Fish in the Rideau Canal. 1pm Albana Berberi; Recreational Activities and Turtles, 1:30pm Wolfe Lake Association; Get the Lead Out, 2pm Paul Mckay; Greening The Globe: The Astonishing Ascent Of Renewable Energy, 2:30pm Victoria; Frontenac Arch Biosphere; the Youth Climate Action summit, 3pm Pondering Pines Designs, Dawson

Centennial Park in Harrowsmith for a day of live music, food, and beverages. Volunteers needed!!

BoliNGBRoKE - CoUNTRY MUSiC dANCE

6:30pm. ABC Hall. Music at 7. Advance tickets $20, cash bar. Info www.abchall.ca

iNVERARY - loBSTERFEST 7-9pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Limited tickets. Info lobsterfest@symphonyspa.ca or Phil 613-5832135

Sunday May 28

NoRTHBRooK - doG GUidE WAlK 9am1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Get your pup & walking shoes ready. Lots of activities including bouncy castle, treat bags, prizes and more! Canteen open.

MCdoNAldS CoRNERS - CoMMUNiTY

BREAKFAST 9am-11:30pm. McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. $12.50 Adults, $7 Kids. Visit the vendors after you eat!

MCdoNAldS CoRNERS - CoNCERT MERA Schoolhouse 2pm. Japhy Sullivan, $25 info Music at MERA

iNVERARY - GRANd RE-oPENiNG 10am3pm. Back to Health Massage & Wellness. Meet the team & see the new facility (next door to The Cookery). Now offering Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Holistic Health & more!

Cupcakes, giveaways, and new mascot!

BATTERSEA - THE Good loVEliES

7pm. Leopard Frog Barn. Cost $35. Reserve leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com

Tuesday May 30

dENBiGH - CoVid VACCiNE CliNiC 11:30am2pm. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Kingston Frontenac Public Health - walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary

SNoW RoAd - MUSiCiANS CiRClE 7-10pm

Last Tuesday of every month. Snow Road Community Centre. Contact Mike Kennelly at (613) 278-1853 or kennmich4297@gmail.com

Wednesday May 31

SYdENHAM - PAiNTiNG WoRKSHoP 1-3pm. Sydenham Legion. Theme: Flower Pots. Age 55+ Info/registration 613-376-6477 x 310 or natalee.lennox@sfcsc.ca

Thursday June 1

iNVERARY - diNERS lUNCH ClUB Inverary United Church. BBQ beef, potato salad and dessert. Live music, $10/pp. RSVP 613-3766477 x 303.

Friday June 2

VERoNA - 13TH ANNUAl CHARiTY GolF

ToURNAMENT 12:30pm. Rivendell golf course. Contact SFCSC to register. This event will support seniors programs.

iNVERARY - CoMMUNiTY Food dRiVE 1-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall.

HARRoWSMiTH - YoUTH dANCE 7-9:30pm

First Friday of every month. Golden Links Hall. Public school children only, cost $6. Info 613372-2410

Saturday June 3

BoliNGBRoKE - loBSTERFEST ABC Hall. Advance tickets $65 pp. Take-out or dine-in. Cash bar, raffle. Details on website.

VERoNA - TREASURES iN THE ATTiC 10am3pm. Verona Lions Hall. Bring your treasures, one-of-a-kind finds & family heirlooms! Our

Willsey on the Future (and Present) of Sustainable Home Design and Building, 3:30pm Leeds Health Unit; Climate Change and Your Health

David Hahn will be on hand with his VW ID4 Pro AWD electric vehicle from 11-noon for an EV Q&A.

We are grateful for the financial support of Westport in Bloom, Westport Lions Club, St. Luke’s Leeds Anglican Church, Elgin, and the presenters.

EcoFest Westport is organized by the Better Together Circle and friends. Please contact us for further information at bettertogethercircle@gmail.com ■

assessors are here to shine new light on your antiques! Please note: SF Museum closed today.

NoRTHBRooK - GRANd oPENiNG

NoRTHBRooK lioNS FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Opening day celebrations include vendors live music, kids activities, free cupcakes & more!

BATTERSEA - PUPPET MAKiNG WiTH K’S KoTTAGE 10am-12pm. Battersea United Church. Free for ages 10 & up. RSVP by May 17 heathermclurg@hotmail.com

FliNToN - “BE oUR GUEST” lUNCHEoN 11am-1pm. Through the Roof Ministry Centre. Light lunch with dessert to follow. No Charge. All welcome, will continue if all goes well 1st Sat of month.

ARdEN - BliNd dRAW dART ToURNAMENT 11am. Arden Legion. Registration 10am-10:45. Lunch available to all, players & observers. ARdEN - SPAGHETTi diNNER & QUARTER

AUCTioN 5pm. Kennebec Hall. Help us build a sports centre! Info 613-532-1004 or jeffmatson@outlook.com

Monday June 5

dENBiGH - dENBiGH diNER’S 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Lunch: BBQ, salads & dessert. All welcome.

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

Tuesday June 6

SNoW RoAd - ART oF FERMENTATioN 10am. Snow Road Community Centre. Cost $15, coffee & tea provided. Lorie Ryder will be sharing her knowledge, all welcome.

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

Request For Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT)

RFQ 2023-16 Spray/ Sealing and line

Painting (Various locations)

or

RFT 2023-18 Gravel Trucking, Grading and Culvert Replacements within North Frontenac Parklands

Proposal 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

Please direct any specific inquiries to Brooke Hawley, Manager of Community Development at recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 233.

Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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

Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package (per RFQ or RFT), clearly identifying the document as:

“RFQ 2023-16 Spray/ Sealing and line Painting (Various locations)”

Or “RFT 2023-18 Gravel Trucking, Grading and Culvert Replacements within North Frontenac Parklands” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

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

VERoNA - WoMEN’S lUNCHEoN 12:30pm. MOM Restaurant. New women welcome! RSVP by June 3 613-374-2703.

Adult day Service

Recreation lead

(Part-time: Starts at $21.31/hour)

Southern Frontenac Community Services is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community. This is a part-time contract position with hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located in Sydenham, ON. There is a possibility of a permanent full-time position after 7 month term.

Primary duties:

The Adult Day Service (ADS) Recreation Lead will work closely with all other ADS staff to plan and implement an Adult Day Service. The ADS Recreation Lead will work with groups or provide individual support for clients with differing needs. The ADS Recreation Lead will take the lead on recreation within the program, adapting activities to meet the needs/ goals of all participants. The ADS

Recreation Lead ensures quality care through coordination and oversight of other staff and volunteers. Physical demands of the job include assisting with transfers and client care as well as room set-up and take down. Please reference our website for a more detailed job description: https://www. sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities

Requirements:

• Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation and/or Recreation & Leisure with Gerontology or equivalent.

• Knowledge of the aging process as well as diseases of aging.

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate activities and ensure that they meet both the clients’ needs and interests as well as program standards of care. Strong leadership skills and ability to be flexible.

• Strong communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Values consistent with our values and a client focused environment.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to chantal.tyrell@sfcsc.ca with Adult Day Service Recreation Lead in the subject line by June 9, 2023.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices –please notify Chantal Tyrell if you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Summer Kickoff Music Festival In South Frontenac

The

By Jeff Green

weather

looks good for Saturday.

Crossing my fingers that it holds” said Amanda Pantry, Recreation and Events Coordinator with the township of South Frontenac when asked about the first ever Summer Kickoff festival for the township, and event she has been planning for the last few months.

The festival runs from 3pm-10pm in Harrowsmith Centennial Park. The music starts at 4pm, and features a stellar lineup of local and regional acts, food vendors and craft beer by three Frontenac County brewing companies, food vendors and a kids zone. And there is no admission fee at all.

“Last summer we put on a series of concerts at different locations in the township and they did really well. So this year, in addition to those we thought we would

try putting on a larger event to kick off the season. We are running it in late May because we wanted to put something on for the residents, and we know how busy people get in the summer,” she said. “And when I went to council, they were supportive but were adamant that it should be a free event for the residents to enjoy.

Council put up about half of the necessary funds, and some local businesses came through as sponsors to cover the rest.

“We couldn’t have done it without the sponsors,” said Pantry. Frontenac Pools, a new business based in Harrowsmith provided the largest commitment, and other major sponsors include: Hartington Equipment, Revell Ford Lincoln, South Frontenac Rentals, and Ryan Rose Realtors, among others.

The performances kick off at 4pm with

Jess Wedden, who started her career as a child fiddle whiz, and now performs on guitar in addition to fiddle, is a singersongwriter. And she step dances as well.

At 5pm, Verona based singer -songwriter Mellow Lil, one of the stars from last summer’s series, will take the stage. At 6pm, veteran Kingston musician Jay Smith, formerly known as Smitty Kingston, is performing.

At 7pm, rockers Uncoded, a five-piece classic rock band, will take the energy level up a knotch. They will be followed by the legendary Still Standin’ at 8pm.

The headliner for the night is Jordy Jackson. Originally from Seeley’s Bay, Jordy Jackson and his band perform a cross Canada. He has played large venues such as the Havelock Country Jamboree and is currently supporting his original recordings, including the single “Where

we are”.

For further information about Summer Kickoff, go to the South Frontenac Township Facebook Page or to Southfrontenac. net, click on Things to do and scroll to the bottom left to Summer Kickoff Music Festival. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SO u TH FRONTENAC

tOwN HAll

Sale of Land by Public Tender

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

Job Opportunities

• Building Inspector. Competition #23-30-DS. Closing date is June 6, 2023.

• Light Equipment Operator – Temporary Full-Time 6 months. Competition #23-31-PS. Closing date is June 1, 2023.

Bids and Tenders

• PS-P02-2023 – OSIM Inspections for Bridges and Culverts larger than three metres, in partnership with the Township of North Frontenac and Central Frontenac.

• PS-2023-19 – Multi-year Winter Sand Program.

Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on June 7, 2023. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

Upcoming Meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings:

• June 6, 2023 – Council, 7 pm

• June 8, 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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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.

Treasures in the Attic

South Frontenac Museum is hosting Treasures in the Attic Saturday, June 3 from 10-3 at the Verona Lions Club, 4504 Sand Road. Bring your treasures, one-of-a-kind finds and family heirlooms to be assessed. Entry by donation.

Frontenac Farmers Market

The Frontenac Farmers Market is now open until October. The market has a new look, day, and time! Come out on Fridays from 3-7 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith under the new Grand Pavilion to shop for fresh local farm products.

New S & Publi C N Oti C e S

Bylaw Survey Results

Earlier this year, we asked residents to answer a survey on By-law Enforcement and Short-Term Rentals in South Frontenac. We’ve now posted the survey results and the Report to Council on our website under Town Hall/By-law Enforcement.

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a virtual and in person Statutory Public Meeting on May 30, 2023 at 7 pm 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 longrange 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 agenda and register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on our Events calendar. Residents can submit written comments to the Clerk at jthompson@southfrontenac.net until noon of the day of the meeting. For more information please contact James Thompson, 613-376-3027 ext. 2239 or email jthompson@southfrontenac.net.

Notice of Public Meeting on Bulk Water Rates

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting on June 6, 2023 at 7 pm regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2009-08, being a By-Law Respecting Water Service Charges in South Frontenac. The proposed amendments will include an update of service charges for a new bulk water filling station proposed at 4252 Stage Coach Road and will seek to update the bulk water rate from $0.25 per cubic meter to $2.25 per cubic meter. The by-law amendments will also introduce new fees for reloadable FOB devices used to access a new water filling station proposed in 2023. This by-law amendment does not affect water services charges relating to residential, commercial or institutional water users in Sydenham.

Members of the public can review the agenda and register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on our Events calendar. Residents can submit written comments to the Director of Public Services at kbolton@southfrontenac.net until 4:30 pm on June 5, 2023. For more information please contact Kyle Bolton, 613-376-3027 ext. 3322 or email. kbolton@southfrontenac.net.

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.

• North Shore Road – Road construction has started between Leland Road and Convery Lane with an anticipated end date of September 2023. Road works are being carried out by Township Forces. 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.

liViNG HeRe

Lake Ecosystem Grant Program Now Open

We are now accepting applications for our Lake Ecosystem Grant Program, which funds projects up to $10,000 that have a positive impact on the health and welfare of lake ecosystems in South Frontenac. To learn more or apply, see the Grants page on our website under Town Hall.

Second Intake Open for Community Grant Program

We are pleased to announce a second intake for our Community Grant Program. If you are a not for profit or charitable organization and have a community project you would like to be funded, apply now on the Grants page on our website under Town Hall. Applications are due by July 31, 2023.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is open every Thursday from 3-8 pm. You can see a full listing of accepted materials on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste.

Don’t let Fido put you in the Dog House

Now that warmer weather is here, we wanted to remind dog owners to keep their dog on a leash at all times when they are off your property, make sure they have their 2023 dog tag, and always poop ‘n scoop. We will issue fines for dog bylaw violations. See the Dogs and Animal Control page on our website for details.

6826 Road 38, verona On 613-374-3400

Sharbot Lake Family Health Team Public Meeting

By Jeff Green

About 50 patients of the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) attended a meeting on May 10th to hear about a proposed amalgamation between the SLFHT and the Tay River Health Centre, a facility located in the Town of Perth that opened two years ago.

The Tay River Health Centre is made up of nine doctors, who all work part-time at the health centre, and part-time as staff physicians, either at the Great War Memorial hospital in Perth or Smiths Falls, or at long term care facilities.

The Family Health Team designation, if granted, will expand the scope of the Tay River Centre to include a range of programs that are not included in a regular family practice but are available to Family Health Teams. These include healthy lifestyle programs, chronic disease and diabetes programs and preventative care.

The application would also create a new Family Health Organisation (FHO) for the practitioners at the two clinics. The FHO is a funding model that pays doctors for the number of patients they have registered in a patient roster, instead of paying a fee for every individual service they provide.

The SLFHT is currently part of the Rural Kingston FHO, along with the Verona, Sydenham, Tamworth and Newburgh medical centres.

Deborah Krause, the Executive Director of the SLFHT, said that the implications of the proposed FHT and FHO designations are minimal for patients of the Sharbot Lake Clinic, a position that was underlined by SLFHT Board members Frances Smith and Susan Irwin.

The only direct implication of the changes to Sharbot Lake patients would be that their patient records would be shared with the Tay River doctors.

“Since the Tay River Doctors work at the Perth hospital as well as in the clinic, this could be a benefit for Sharbot Lake patients who go to the emergency department of the hospital, as their patients’ re-

cords will now be there,” said Krause.

Dr. Taylor Ferrier, the Medical Director of the Tay River Health Centre, attended the meeting.

He said that “the last thing that our clinic wants to see happen is for services in Sharbot Lake to be diminished in any way. That’s not what this is all about. It is not about changing staffing in Sharbot Lake in any way. It is about collaborating and improving service in both communities. The medical records piece is a good example of how the change will bring benefits, if the ministry approves our application.”

Dr. Peter Bell, who started the practice in Sharbot Lake in 1971, that became the Family Health Team, expressed confidence that whatever happens with this proposal, Ministry of Health Officials are not likely to diminish the level of service offered to Sharbot Lake residents.

“Over the years, we have done very well securing service for Sharbot Lake residents, more than what a community of its size could normally expect. The ministry understands the distances people would have to travel otherwise, and have always been receptive. I don’t see that changing.”

The application for new Family Health Team and Family Health Organisation status was sent in as a response to calls for proposals from the Ministry.

“We don’t know if it will be accepted in this current round, but even if it isn’t, we will apply again when the next call for proposals comes in,” said Deborah Krause.

“We will keep trying until we get it done.”