Vol.23 No.23

County Officials Present Utilities Plan to North Frontenac

By Craig Bakay

“Our purpose here today is to see if North Frontenac wants to join (Frontenac Communal Services),”

Frontenac County CAO Kelly Pender told Council at its regular meeting June 9 in Plevna.

Spoiler alert: North Frontenac Council turned down the invitation the last time Pender and County Director of Planning and Economic Development Joe Gallivan asked them to join.

The idea is for the four lower tier governments of Frontenac County to form a municipal Communal Services Corporation, to direct and assume all liabilities for communal water and sewer operations in new developments (with the ability to add some surrounding properties to the system such as might be proposed for Sharbot Lake. The other three lower tier municipalities (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and Frontenac Islands) are already on board with the concept.

The idea is to have new developments have their own water and sewer systems rather than individual wells and septics for each lot in certain parts of settlement areas. Water and sewer systems for settlement areas is quite simply cost prohibitive, especially in the Canadian Shield, which makes up a large proportion of the land in the north.

According to the proponents, a communal system would allow for more units on the same area of land, such that a development that would otherwise be restricted to eight units could be as large as 40-50. It

would also allow for more diverse housing in the same development such as threestorey apartments, townhomes and detached houses side-by-side.

Furthermore, the new corporation would assume all liabilities rather than seeing the municipalities on the hook in the event a developer pulls out for various reasons.

The Municipal Service Corporation would be a separate corporate entity, capable of borrowing, applying for grants and contracting services. In all likelihood, operations would be contracted out to either an existing utility such as Kingston or Perth or a private contractor.

“We voted this down before,” said Dep. Mayor John Inglis. “We thought we weren’t going to have this kind of development but in some time frame we might.

While this isn’t new technology and several companies exist that could supply the materials and expertise, Gallivan suggested using Newterra, a company based in Brockville who have installed tens of thousands of systems around the world.

Gallivan even suggested they have solutions to remove microplastics and pharmaceuticals from waste water.

That piqued the interest of Coun. Roy Huetl, who previously held positions in the York Regional Water systems.

“I’ve never heard of pharmaceuticals being taken out of waste water,” Huetl said. “Could you provide that data?

“You’re painting a rosy picture here but I’m always skeptical when the private sector is involved for profit.”

Mayor Gerry Lichty said he too would

Forgotten History Peter Shawinipinessi & the Bedford Reserve

his and 10 other families to settle on.

This was Sir Charles Bagot's response:

like to see such data and suggested staff could come up with a resolution for the June 29 meeting for what he called a “final discussion.”

Honouring Gerry Martin

After staff consulted with the Tweed Legion, it was determined that it was indeed appropriate to recognize someone instrumental in the construction of a cenotaph with a plaque. After some discussion, Council decided on an engraved brick placed at the beginning of the walkway at the Plevna cenotaph to honor the late Coun. Gerry Martin, who was a driving force behind having the cenotaph erected there.

Senior of the Year

Council began the meeting by recognizing Marily Seitz as its Senior of the Year.

Signage Bylaw

A new draft signage bylaw was general-

tioner is in duty bound shall ever pray.”

And, in 1844, by an order in council from the government of the Province of Canada, the reserve was formally established:

ly well received but Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule still has some tweaking to do before bringing back an actual bylaw to a future meeting.

For example, there are still some questions regarding real estate signs and election signs but the sections addressing small business and service signs seem set.

“In my previous life at MTO, signs would go up on weekends and it was a full-time job to take them down on Mondays, but we’re prepared to do that,” Sproule said.

He said they tried to avoid addressing signs on private property and the good news for cottagers is that your name being tacked to a tree at the end of your lane to direct visitors is still OK because it’s part of the “Township’s character.”

The new rules will apply only on the Township Right-Of-Way. ■

cense of Occupation during pleasure. So far so good, but it did not work out as planned.

By Jeff Green

In 1842, Peter Shawinipinessi, a veteran of the War of 1812, petitioned Sir Charles Bagot, the Governor General of British North America, to establish a 2,000 acre reserve in territory that was part of Bedford, Oso, and South Sherbrooke townships (which are now in South and Central Frontenac and Tay Valley townships) for

“The petition of Peter Shawinipinessi (Aka Peter Stevens) one of the Indians of the Lake of the two mountains tribe Humbly Sheweth – that your petitioner together with ten other Indians of the same tribe with their families have long been accustomed to spend the hunting season in the tract of country embraced within the limits of the townships of Bedford, Oso and South Sherbrooke – and now that their natural means of subsistence has become precarious by reason of the settlement of the country, they have of late turned their attention in part, to the cultivation of corn and potatoes and are now anxious to be protected by your Excellency in Council in the occupation of a limited tract of land within these townships whereon they may be allowed to support their families. And as the land is of a very poor quality, your petitioners hope they will not be refused. Referring your Excellency in Council to Mr. Morris of Perth and Mr. Kingston of Bedford for further particulars and your peti-

On the Petition of Peter Shawinipinessi one of the Indians of Lake of Two Mountains Tribe, to be protected in the Occupation of a Tract of Land in Bedford, Oso and South Sherbrooke. It is ordered that the land prayed for be reserved from public sale and that the Petitioner have a Li-

Although the land that was set aside was “of very poor quality” making it less likely that anyone would be troubled by the ten families settling there, and making use of the land and its resources to survive and thrive, the land did have timber, and like much of the land in the region in that era,

Marily Seitz received North Frontenac Township’s Senior of the Year award.

This plaque, adjacent to the Bolingbroke dam, tells a story about the Algonquins of Bedford, Oso and South Sherbrook

the trees were taken for lumber. Twice Peter Shawinipinessi complained about the incursion of the lumber barons on the land, but in spite of fines being levied, the lumbering continued.

By 1851, census records show that a number of the Bedford families had already returned to Lake of Two Mountains near Montreal, the community they left in order to move to the Bedford tract. Others moved to what was then called Manawaki (now Kitigan Zibi) which was established around that time, and at least some of the others moved to other locations.

Finally, in 1861, W.R. Bartlett, the new Superintendent of Indian Affairs, denied the existence of the Bedford tract. Peter Shawinipinessi continued to live on an island in Bobs Lake for some time after that.

The landscape in the area changed dramatically in 1870, when the Bolingbroke dam was put in, raising the water level by 15-18 feet, and creating a single lake out of a more diverse set of lakes and lowlands. Also, the K&P railroad came through in 1871, establishing a station at the western shore of Bobs Lake, and the Golden Lake reserve (now Pikwakanagan) was established in 1873. In the 1881/1882 census, Peter Shawinipinessi was listed as a resident at Golden Lake, where he remained until his death in the early 1890s, when he was over 100 years old.

The Golden Lake reserve, which is smaller than the Bedford tract, was purchased by the Algonquins, rather than being granted. It is the only Algonquin reserve in Ontario.

(Much of the information above came from an account

published on lanarkcountyneighbours.ca, the website of the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation, a group that was formed in 2012, in Perth.)

The story of the Bedford reserve,, is part of the history of the dispersal of Indigenous people in Frontenac and Lanark County, taking place just before the settlement of much of what is now North and Central Frontenac.

Algonquin communities, including the Shabot Obaadjiwan, and Ardoch Algonquins, trace some of their own roots to the families that attempted to settle in Bedford.

The research into the history of the Bedford reserve led the Lanark County Neighbours to decide to work in concert with Algonquin communities, those who are part of the Algonquin Land Claim, as well as those who are not. They decided to commission a plaque, and because of the support they received from the Township of Tay Valley, they found a location for the plaque on Road 36, just north of the Bolingbroke Dam.

The plaque was installed during the COVID pandemic, and a formal dedication ceremony finally took place last weekend.

The ceremony drew a number of descendants of Peter Shawinipinessi, some coming from as far away as Timmins and North Bay. After the formal ceremony, a public gathering for the entire community was held at the ABC Hall.

The MC for the event was Richard Lalonde, the Chief of the Tay Valley Algonquin Community. The first words at the ceremony were delivered by Mireille Lapointe of the Ardoch Algonquin Community. Tay Valley Mayor Rob Rainer and Lanark County Neighbours representatives spoke as well. The Lanark Drum Circle provided the Drum for the event.

Richard Lalonde outlined some of the history that preceded the thwarted establishment of the reserve, by talking about the role of Indigenous warriors in the War of 1812, when a US incursion was blocked by French, English and Indigenous soldiers, noting that the key role played by the Indigenous soldiers and their leader, Tecumseh, has been severely downplayed in the telling of the story of how the war played out.

One of the soldiers who fought in that war was Peter Shawinipinessi, and he received the medal of King George in recognition for his

service. The medal has been passed down to the youngest son in each generation, and when Chief Arnold Stevens delivered his remarks, he pulled out the medal, which he inherited when his father, Simon Stevens, died in 1968.

“I have had the honour of wearing this medal for 55 years”.

Chief Lalonde also talked about an issue that has dogged Algonquin communities for decades and continues to be an issue, as the list of Algonquin benefactors is being compiled, as the Algonquin Land Claim heads towards completion.

He said that when the census takers came, his grandmother was told that if she said she was “Indian” her children would be taken from her, and that the only way to protect them would be to say she was French, and that she should not let anyone in the greater community know either.

“That is why we were raised not knowing our heritage,” said Lalonde, “I spent 35 years of research to determine who I am. It was then that I realised that it had been obvious all along, because what I learned from my grandmother about the natural world, about foraging, were Indigenous teachings that she learned as a child.”

After the speaking was done, The Table provided a lunch of stew, bannock and cornbread, which was fitting, given that the Lanark County Neighbours, who were instrumental in making the plaque dedication possible, were formed at The Table.

That did not stop Chief Lalonde from teasing The Table, however.

“When they said they would provide a lunch, they said they would bring some sandwiches, and we said, no, sandwiches won't do, you'd better make some stew.”

The event was organised and promoted by Tay Valley Township staff. ■

Richard Lalonde, the Chief of the Tay Valley Algonquin Community.

The Frontenac News is published every Thursday

Deadlines: Classifieds: Friday at 5pm Display ads: Friday at 5pm

The Frontenac News welcomes articles and letters, but we cannot publish all the submissions we receive All submissions must be signed and include a phone number for verification. We reserve the right to edit submissions for brevity, clarity, and taste. Please limit letters to 300 words or less; articles to 500 words or less.

South Frontenac Council - June 06/23

By Wilma Kenny Bulk Water Sales

A bulk water filling station is currently being installed at the Sydenham water tower on Sydenham Road. Having locally-offered potable water sales will provide residents, businesses, and farmers with new options to purchase bulk drinking water, for a nominal fee during periods of extended drought or rural water shortages. Township Staff are recommending that a rate of $2.25 per cubic meter be applied. This rate is reflective of local market conditions.

Mayor Vandewal asked how this compared to the current household cost: Kyle Bolton, Director of Public Services, said the residential rate of $85.65 covered up to 54 cu meters of water, (just under $1.60/ meter) plus asset depreciation and repairs. He added that it is hoped the sales of bulk water will increase water usage. This was

Short Term Rentals

In response to the recent article regarding "Short-Term Rental issues in South Frontenac", we have similar issues in North Frontenac, with a huge increase in absentee landlord Airbnb cottages. This not only poses a growing problem for neighbours i.e. excessive noise, damages, disregard of other neighbours, it additionally also has larger implications that the Township Office isn't addressing:

Many of these Airbnb short-term rentals aren't vetted by the platforms

Many are fire-traps, lacking proper rental property standards eg proper emergency fire escapes, extinguishers and fire suppression systems, C02 systems, fire separation of walls/doors/ceilings etc

Rented out exceeding capacity limits

Illegal, unsafe docks

Furthermore, many hosts conveniently ignore advising guests of local by-laws and statements, eg fireworks, fire bans etc etc., don't have commercial rental insurance, and skirt paying business and local taxes.

We saw what happened in Montreal recently at an illegal firetrap rooming house,

loughborough lake Association Flotilla

Celebrate CAN-AM Days on July 1@ 1pm

Meet at the east side of the Perth Road Bridge

Decorate your boat to get a prize!

Meet your neighbours! Hot dogs!

approved. Short Term Rental Issues: “A lot of worms in a bucket.”

Two delegates spoke to Council concerning Short Term Rentals (STRs): Alan Revill spoke in general terms about some of the challenges and possible responses. Mayor Vandewal noted that South Frontenac’s noise bylaw (section 3f) prohibits amplified noise audible at any time, day or night, on neighbouring properties, and the Township has already strengthened bylaws to make owners responsible for any fines levied against residents of their property.

Otter Lake resident John Kemp presented a “victim impact statement’ of his experience living beside a property which was sold seven months ago to someone living either in Toronto or the UK.

This 3-bedroom home is currently listed on Airbnb as accommodating 12 people,

Lette RS

where 8 innocent souls perished, in the name of Airbnb profits.

Are we going to address this problem in Frontenac Townships?

- David Arama

Short Term Rentals

Last week, I witnessed SF Council’s lukewarm response to two residents asking for regulation of local short-term rental houses.

In a township that requires the registration of dogs, and regulates backyard chicken flocks, there is still no plan to require commercial zoning or business licences for holiday rental accommodation. For now, anyone can turn any house into a profitable “hotel,” add tons of waste to local landfill and ruin a quiet neighbourhood without even paying a business tax.

It’s time to either ban STRs or regulate them.

- Frank B. Edwards

Short Term Rentals

In commenting on the Short-Term Rental Story, I send my sympathy to Family Kemp. Sympathy is all they can expect from the Township and the NF News. A Canadian 'sorry'.

Frontenac County has set itself up to

Pruning for tree health & beauty and your safety!

(free estimates)

613-453-1990

palmertreecare1990@gmail.com

ISA Certified Arborist®

and the accompanying photos show the neighbouring docks, houses and boats and boathouses (according to Kemp, there is now a 4th bedroom with two bunk beds in a windowless basement room). In the past 7 months, there have been large campfires during total fire bans, guests using and damaging his dock, parking in his driveway, noise, stolen firewood, lewd behaviour, and hooded people with flashlights wandering around outside his house at night. Kemp’s wife does not feel safe staying alone in their house at night. Kemp said that in November 2021, there had been 240 Airbnb listings in South Frontenac: as of this May 31, the count has risen to more than 1,000.

“This was all during the ‘off’ season: I dread the summer. What can Council do to protect the quality of life of the people who… live year-round in the community and support the community?”

benefit from Tourism. It spends $18.08 per $100,000 residential assessment (2023). They would be hypocrites to pass bylaws or zoning restrictions to stop short term rentals.

This rental phenomenon has a number of causes. Urban people with large quantities of cash feel they can preserve its purchasing value by buying rural properties and renting them out to cover the operating costs and benefit from the rising value of the property (lakeshore). Additionally, a third party saw a business opportunity.

VRBO, AIRBnB and others with their websites provide the link between the tourist and the accommodations. These companies collect the money and pay up when the tourist arrives. Words are the only things that set the standards for the stay.

Queens students have shown us that words don't matter. Reference September festivities.

The courts are the proper places to deal with disputes with their neighbours. The Township and the businesses in our communities are in a conflict of interest position (note- I rent out our cottage on Silver Lake but will not use a service that collects the money and leaves me with vacationers who don't understand that they are coming to private property with other private cottages neighbours).

- Doug Steele

Councillor Pegrum asked whether enforcement action had been taken by the OPP or the bylaw officer; Kemp replied “We’re still learning our rights: we did not realize the police should be called at once, no matter what time of day or night.”

Councillor Ruttan said that he thought often people were afraid of retaliation, or did not want to “rat out” a neighbour.

Mayor Vandewal said the bylaw officer could be called 24-7, and it was essential to report problems immediately.

Councillor Sleeth asked whether it was considered a change of use, if a residential property was sold to an absentee landlord to be used for ST Rentals.

Councillor Morey asked what provisions the Township had for dealing with potential overuse of a 3-bedroom lakeside home’s septic tank.

“We can’t answer all these questions tonight, but they’re all recorded, and the year is not over yet. We’ll work out what’s achievable,” said Mayor Vandewal; “we may not have all the necessary resources yet: it’s a lot of worms in a bucket.”

2023 Private Lane Upgrades: Grant Subsidies

Staff got Council approval for a total of $135,885 in grant subsidies for 32 recipients. This annual program provides grant incentives to a maximum of $7,000 for private lane associations that carry out construction improvements which improve access for emergency service vehicles. Priority is always given to first-time applicants.

The 2023 Budget allowance for the overall project is $100,000, and an additional $30,094 has been carried forward from last year’s program, making the total available budget for the 2023 program $130,094. Although this leaves a shortfall of $5,791, it is probable that a small percentage of applicants will cancel projects mid-year or reduce spending as a result of inability to collect funding commitments from participating landowners. This situation occurs every year, so the shortfall is very likely to reduce or disappear by the time the program is closed out.

Unregulated Floating Homes

Councillor Ruttan asked that the issue of unregulated floating homes come to Council as soon as possible; Mayor Vandewal assured him the issue would come back to Council with full information.

Summer Kick-off Music Festival

Deputy Mayor Leonard congratulated the Township staff, especially the Recreation Department and Amanda Pantrey, for the great success of the recent event at Harrowsmith Centennial Park: a crowd of approximately 1800 people of all ages partied with no negative comments received.

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stephanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

613-333-2224

niscing kit you can pick it up at the event. Dr. Doneisha Dodd, Naturopathic Doctor will speak about how to preserve your cognitive health. It sounds like a full and interesting day. The event is free for seniors ages 60+.

pArHAM-TICHBOrne

Ed, but the lovely plaque on the wall by the kitchen keeps you in our hearts. Rest in Peace, friend.

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 Henderson Jean Brown

Inverary Judy Borovskis

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Colleen Steele 613-375-6219

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

One of our Community Volunteer Firefighters, Geoff Culp, • who is also one of our waste site attendants in the area, shared how nice it felt last week to hear all the positive comments from the Community. Many were sharing positive thoughts about our Volunteer Firefighters going to help with the treacherous Centennial Lake Situation.

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325

Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848

Verona Debbie Lingen

OMpAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2570

613-479-2855

Last Friday was an amazing day for me (Marily). I received • the Senior of the Year award at the North Frontenac Township council meeting. Many of my friends and members of the 'pitch in' crew (who pitch in when ever anything needs to be done) were in attendance and helped eat the great cake. That was followed by a brunch celebration at a friend’s home. Even more of the 'pitch in' crew were there and they said lovely things about me. However, as I said, I have done nothing by myself but together we have worked hard to make this the wonderful community that it is. It was a lovely day with memories to hold in my heart for a very long time. Thank you all.

Wishing all the fathers a wonderful Father's Day on Sunday.

The June Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday the 21st.

• Everyone is welcome to take part in the community pot luck and we will sing to the June birthday folks. We will sit down to eat whatever is provided - usually a feast - at 6. Just bring a toonie for the hall and a pot luck dish to share with your neighbours.

The Community Cafe will take place on Wednesday, June

• 28th from 11 to 1:30. Speakers will begin at 11, followed by a snack and social time. This month the Frontenac Paramedics will speak about the program 'Neighbours Saving Neighbours" volunteer program. Then the Kingston - Frontenac Public Library will be there. If you request a book, audio book or remi-

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Doug Porter.

• Doug's mother was a former resident of Parham and helped with the news. On June 1 there will be a celebration for the late Doug Fox at the Picadilly Cemetary at 12pm.

The Lions All You Can Eat Breakfast will be on Saturday,

• June 17 at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake from 8 to 11am in support of the GREC Bursaries.

Remember, the burn ban is on and ALWAYS check with the • Fire Chief to see if it has been lifted and be respectful of neighbours.

Only 2 more Thursdays are left to enjoy the Open Mic at the • Sharbot Lake Legion (June 15 and 22) from 1 to 4. Come out bring your singing voice, your musical talents or your love for some really good music. One of the musical performers is the amazing 91 year old Dave Dawson, who not only plays, sings, yodels but is an author and song writer. He loves to play the Old Railroad songs Wilf Carter tunes. Dave will be featured on 101.3 CJAI radio station on Amherst Island on July 29, so show your support by streaming this on your phone or YouTube etc!!

Euchres are still at the Mountain Grove Hall every Monday • starting at 7pm and are every Wednesday at the Sharbot Lake Legion at 1pm, and Bellrock on every other Thursday at noon.

The Parham United Church is looking for interesting stories • about earlier days involving the church family. If you have some about your time spent at the United Church, youth groups please contact the minister ASAP at Shelleyblue1@outlook. com as she will try to include all or most of them into her service. She would like them by June 18 for the reunion at the Parham Fair Grounds on June 25

Rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

There was a wonderful turnout at Ed's Memorial last Satur- • day at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Family and friends gathered to listen to music and enjoy a great luncheon. We will miss you

Thank you to Geoff and all of our other Volunteer Firefighters • in the area for risking your lives to help the Centennial Lake Community! It was a treacherous fire that could have been so much worse. Many hands make light work and it feels good to know that people in our Community were there to give a helping hand!

28 people came out last Tuesday night to the Clar-Mill Hall in • Plevna for euchre! Congratulations to Colleen R. and Paul R. for earning the high score prize! We raised $259.75 for our Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna!! Come out Tuesday nights to mingle, play cards and enjoy a light meal! We start playing at 7pm, donations are accepted at the door.

V er O n A

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

Last Wednesday, we were shocked as a devastating fire de- • stroyed Toppers, the convenience store. We are all grateful for the outstanding work of the firefighters who managed to contain the fire in the store and away from the propane tanks and fuel pumps. Thankfully no injuries.

Enjoy Euchre at the Bellrock Community Hall every second • Thursday. The next euchre will be held Thursday, June 22. Pot Luck lunch at 12 and euchre at 1 pm. It costs $2 to play and $1 for 3 tickets for the 50/50 draw. There is also prizes for door prizes,high score, most lone hands and lowest score.

The next Music in the Park will be held at McMullen Park • Beach on Saturday, June 24 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chair and your toe-tapping shoes!

Verona Lions are having a food drive for SFCS food bank • and our Day of Service on Saturday, June 24th at Revell's Used car lot from 10 am till 2 pm. Free burgers, hot dogs and drinks in exchange for food items.

ArDen

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

There will be a roast beef dinner tonight at Circle Square • Ranch. Your free will donation will enable you to indulge in

Kuca Contracting

an excellent dinner along with dessert. The proceeds for this dinner will enhance Camper Scholarships. Email arden@csranch.ca to RSVP.

• day, June 18, 2023. Save those toonies!!

There will be a Toonie Drive at the Arden United Church Sun-

through to and including July 2nd between 9-5. All proceeds go back to helping our community.

gently used items are welcomed from June 12th to June 21st by contacting the organizers Sheila at 613-336-2467 or Ardith 613-336-9234 to arrange a drop-off time.

The Henderson United Church will hold its annual Cemetery

• Service Sunday, June 18 at 2pm, on site. Morning worship is suspended that morning but will resume, as normal, the following Sunday.

Please keep Saturday, June 17 open for the Sharbot Lake

• and District’s All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8am to 11am at the Oso Hall. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for kids 6-10 years. This breakfast is in support for GREC Bursaries.

The village tidying is on for June 22 with a rain date of June

• 23. Your help is needed for a few hours in the morning to go through the village and weed the Hall flower beds and the Arden hwy sign. We will also trim brush at intersections to help with visibility for vehicles. In the park we will check the Matson Mile and Pike's Peek for branches and cut long grass. Please see the poster on the hall board and in the post office. Lunch will be provided.

So, on Saturday, June 24th, the Henderson United Church

• will host their second time around yard sale at the Henderson Hall, 8am to noon. If you missed the first call for gently used items, you can still donate by calling Sheila at 613-336-2467 or Ardith at 613-336-9234.

The Pickleball courts in Arden have been completed and just

• awaiting folks that are interested in playing. Please get in touch with Rose Cavanaugh at Kennebec.Pickleball@gmail.com for more information.

B ATT erse A / sTO rr I n GTO n

Amanda Pantrey

613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

Lots going on Saturday, July 1st, Canada Day, at the Lions • Club; the Toll Road, a Bike Rodeo for kids K-4 to show off their decorated bikes, and the Lions will be serving Strawberry Shortcake between 11-1. Come join in the celebrations.

DenBIGH & VennACHAr

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

A special thanks to everyone involved in helping with the ef- • fort to suppress the recent wildfire in our neighboring Township at Centennial Lake. The dedication and support of the MNRF, volunteer Firefighters from many municipalities, Municipal Staff, Paramedics, local service groups, community individuals and others is sincerely appreciated by our community. A heartfelt thanks to everyone for helping to protect our community.

A Denbigh Library Summer Reading Club will run this • summer starting Wednesday, June 28 from 6 to 7pm for 8 weeks Registration will be from June 12 to 26. Please watch for more details. Also, there will be a Craft and Story Night on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 7pm. Please call 613 333 1426 to register as space is limited.

Mark your calendar as the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is cel- • ebrating 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.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be having live music • at the Denbigh Hall on Saturday, June 24th at 7:30pm. The Backwoods Brothers will be performing. Tickets for this 19+ event are $15.00 and available from Glaeser’s, Rosie’s and Recreation Committee members. Buy a ticket and enjoy a great evening out.

Many attended the memorial service in Plevna last Sat to • honour the late Ed Schlievert that included a light lunch, entertainment, prayers and many tributes. Ed even volunteered in Henderson making pancakes along with the late George White and Marie.

InVerArY

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Swim Lesson Registration is now open for lessons at The • Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point in Battersea. Lessons run Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) in two-week sessions. Times vary based on the location and swim level. Register early! Session One: July 4-14. Session Two: July 1728. Session Three: July 31 - August 11. Session Four: August 14-25

Youth Dance at Storrington Lions Club from 7 to 10 pm on • Friday, June 16th . This event is open to Grades 5 to 8 AND Grade 4 graduates. Admission is $5 per person.

Music with Chris Murphy! June 25th at 2pm at Inverary Unit-

• ed Church. Free will offering. Enjoy a summer afternoon of great music. Definitely a good time!

Canada Day in Sunbury! Come one! Come all! And enjoy

• the party at the Storrington Lions Club Hall in Sunbury from noon to 4pm on Saturday, July 1. This family event is packed with fun for the whole family. Music, food, games and great fun for all ages.

LCBO Bottle Drive – Light Up Our Diamonds! Our last month • for the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road! The balance owing on our new LED lights at Ken Garrett Park is now $6000! Thank you to all for the great support! Can we reach our final target?

Never go fishing with a DJ. They keep dropping the bass.

• A customary, yet warm happy birthday to my twin Michelle.

• Another one down.

Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will be operating club

• and members' miniature trains at its track behind the ball diamond in Battersea Park from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 17. Members of the local community are invited to visit and experience a train ride and talk to club members about their trains. There is no admission charge or charge for riding the trains. Donations are however always welcomed.

You’re invited to the next Leopard Frog Barn Concert featuring Lynn Miles at 7pm on Sunday, June 25. Tickets are $30 each and can be reserved at leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com. Juno-award winning Lynn Miles is one of Canada's greatest songwriters and her new album Tumbleweedy has garnered international acclaim. She'll be accompanied by multi-instrumentalist and multi-award winner Keith Glass, of Prairie Oyster fame. Leopard Frog is an intimate venue to see award-winning musicians in a historic barn near Battersea.

Celebrate Canada Day in South Frontenac! There will be so • much to do on July 1st, including activities at Glendower Hall, Centennial Park, Storrington Lions Club, and Sydenham Point Park. This year, South Frontenac will host one spectacular firework show at The Point Park in Sydenham at 9:45pm to cap off the day’s celebrations (rain date of July 2nd). To help everyone get to the show, there will be shuttle buses taking residents to and from the fireworks show from 10 different locations across the township. Check out www.southfrontenac.net/canadaday for shuttle locations, times, and the full itinerary of events for Canada Day.

ClOYne - nO r THB r OO k

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

Come join in the fun at the next Farmers Market on Saturday, • June 17th where the Lions will be selling Turkey Pot Pies for $12. The numbers are limited so reserve yours by calling 613336-9426. Many vendors will be offering their products and of course the Lions Canteen will be in full swing.

LOL Lions have Euchre every Tuesday and Bingo on Thurs- • days. Doors open at 6... Always a fun time.

The Lions Annual Toll Road will be Thursday, June 29th

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be having a Memorial Service • on Sunday, June 25 at 2:30pm. There will be a Guest Pastor. Refreshments to follow the service outside if weather permits.

H A rr OW s MITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

The Sydenham High School 150th Reunion vendor market • at the Point Park in Sydenham was amazing. The vendors ringed the entire football field and offered everything from Tupperware to jewelry to handmade crafts and wood products. A great day and lots of fun.

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.

Saturday, July 1, 2023 is the Canada Day Celebration in • Centennial Park. The event is sponsored by the S&A Club, South Frontenac township and local businesses. The event will run from 11 until 5 with live entertainment, a vendors' village, canteen, inflatables, children's games, raffles, dog shows and new this year, a beer garden!

HenDersOn

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

Last Sunday, Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in • Northbrook hosted a pot-luck lunch to honour and thank Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) Sheila Anthony for her commitment to the faith community.

This Sunday, June 18 Henderson United Church Cemetery • hosts their annual service of Remembrance and hope on site at 2, led by the Rev. Kaitlyn Ostrander and all are welcome. Morning worship for that Sunday is suspended in favour of the afternoon cemetery service. Chairs are provided and the rain location is Henderson United.

Henderson United thanks folks for all their support and fun • times at the recent yard sale. A second yard sale happens on Sat. June 24 from 8- noon at the Henderson Hall. Donations of

Please continue to drop LCBO returnables either in the trailer, at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery or donate in our jar on the counter at the Inverary Beer Store. We are in the final stretch – cannot do it with out you!

Soulful Singing! Join us the fourth Tuesday of the month

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

M AB erlY- B O l I n GB r O ke

Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

The Zealand United Church cemetery service will be held

• Sunday, June18th at 2 pm with rain location at Sharbot Lake United Church. I believe Rev. Shelley Roberts is conducting the service. Bring a lawn chair (this cemetery is just up past the dump on the Zealand road).

Maberly Fair will be holding its annual Pie in the Sky on July

• 1st beginning at 9am until all pies are sold, at the Maberly Fair Grounds. 4875-4897 Bolingbroke Rd, Maberly. Come early because they sell out fast! It will be held at the Maberly Fairgrounds. We are asking for homemade pie donations as it is one of our major fundraisers for the fair. Contact Anne Thomlison to donate at 613-201-7095 or Rosetta McInnes 613-2682548. If you drive past the Maberly fairgrounds you will notice a new fence line at the front of the grounds and we have done some major repairs to the Kennett building and fair office this year - thanks to all our volunteers!

ABC Hall - Join us for our Summer Fish Fry on Saturday, • July 8 featuring Mike Mundell’s delicious fish deep fried onsite. Dinner will be served in the hall at 6:30 pm plus there are 3 take-out time options to choose from: 4:45, 5:15 and

Continued to page 8

Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

inflammation

Inflammation is a complex biological process that occurs in response to tissue injury, infection, or irritation. It is a protective response by the immune system that aims to remove harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process. The steps of inflammation can be summarized as follows:

injury or infection: The body detects damage or infection in a certain area.

Increased Blood Flow: Blood vessels near the affected area expand, allowing more blood to flow to that area. This causes redness and warmth.

Swelling: Blood vessels become leaky, allowing fluid, proteins, and immune cells to enter the affected area. This causes swelling.

immune cell arrival: White blood cells, particularly neutrophils, rush to the affected area to fight off any harmful substances, such as bacteria or viruses.

Defense Mechanism: White blood cells attack and engulf the harmful substances in a process called phagocytosis, neutralizing them.

•

•

•

•

•

Release of Chemical Signals: Immune cells release chemical signals called cytokines to communicate with other cells and attract more immune cells to the site of inflammation.

Tissue Repair: Once the threat is eliminated, the body initiates the healing process to repair damaged tissues.

Recovery: The inflammation subsides, and the tissue returns to normal, completing the healing process.

Remember that inflammation is a natural response of the body to protect and heal itself. However, if inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to long-term health issues.

Sharbot Lake Country Inn Sold

After more than a decade as fixtures in the Central Frontenac business community, the White family is closing their personal chapter on a 13-year-long labour of love with the sale of the Sharbot Lake Country Inn and the Crossing Pub.

The business — which was officially sold on June 2, 2023 — will continue to operate under its new owners as the White family steps into new opportunities.

Frank and Sandra White purchased the historic inn in the heart of the village of Sharbot Lake in 2010. Newfoundland imports, the couple arrived in eastern Ontario nearly four decades ago with their one-year-old firstborn, Jen. After living in a few other communities for a number of years, through a spur-of-the-moment scenic detour, Frank and Sandra drove through Sharbot Lake and were immediately smitten by the village with water on two sides.

“It’s a wonderful community,” Sandra says. “We thought, ‘What a beautiful spot to raise a family.’ And it was.”

After setting up their home in the community, the Whites found a new opportunity when the inn came up for sale.

With the purchase of the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, the Whites worked with their adult children to create a warm, welcoming and family-oriented restaurant and a destination for tourists.

The Crossing Pub was born — named to honour not only Sharbot Lake’s history as a railroad town, but a nod to Sandra and Frank’s hometowns in Newfoundland: Stephenville and Stephenville Crossing.

While a pub in name, the White family strived to create an atmosphere that was less a bar facility and more a family restaurant. But part of their vision for the property included a focus on hosting talented musical acts.

Shortly after purchasing the property and establishing a mostly family-staffed restaurant — with daughters Jen, Gabrielle and Jessie and son-in-law Phil playing key roles in the restaurant’s success over the years — Sandra and Frank hosted their first musical event.

“We decided that we wanted to do things that we enjoyed,” Sandra says. “If it was something we weren’t going to enjoy, then it wasn’t worthwhile doing.”

That first show featured a Canadian musical icon: beloved Newfoundland bard, Ron Hynes, who would return several times before his death.

The show sparked a dogged determination in Sandra to track down every touring Canadian musician who would be willing to make a backwater stopover en route to larger venues.

“A lot of times, bands were playing the National Arts Centre or Grand Theatre, or some of the larger places in Toronto,” Sandra says. “This was the perfect place for them along the way: we could provide food, spirits and accommodations, and an enthusiastic audience.”

Thus launched nearly a decade of dinner shows featuring some of Canada’s best touring musical acts, running the gamut of genres: from solo acts like Valdy, Alan Doyle, Rick Fines, JP Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Carlos del Junco, Sean McCann and Amelia Curran to rising-star or established folk, bluegrass and Celtic groups such as The Dardanelles, The Once, Madison Violet, Slocan Ramblers, Leahy, Ennis, East Pointers and Rum Ragged — among dozens more.

“It created a hum for the Sharbot Lake area,” says Sandra. “These shows gave us so much personal enjoyment, and they attracted audiences from across the province. A lot of people came from outside our area, following the artists — from Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, Belleville,

London and even the United States.”

“The Sharbot Lake Country Inn and the Crossing Pub was a singer-songwriter’s oasis,” says former Great Big Sea member, Sean McCann. “(It has been a) place to try out new tunes and casually reconnect with old fans. Sandra and Frank always made me feel at home in their kitchen.”

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Rick Fines said:

" I hold fond memories of dinner and concert nights in the Crossing Pub. It was a perfect concert environment for my acoustic show. I was able to play numerous times and bring along some of my favourite musicians to join me. ... the down home family hospitality was always the backbone of the business. There were nights when we stayed up playing music with the Whites' daughters after the business was closed and I'll always hold those memories close to my heart sharing songs with the family. That's truly the stuff that life is made of.

The Sharbot Lake Country Inn has a long, varied history. The original structure was built in 1906 by Dr. H. Coutlee to be a medical centre and clinic. Those plans never materialized, as Dr. Coutlee faced an untimely death, but he left the property to his manager and housekeeper, Dan and Diana Buchanan, who used the building as a bed and breakfast called the Hillcrest Inn.

Over the years, the inn has had several name changes and a variety of owners. Despite renovations and additions over the years, the original building remains much as it was when it was originally built.

Frank and Sandra have worked to protect the historic elements of the building, while making upgrades to the property during their tenure as its caretakers.

Now, they are handing the keys to brand new owners, who will continue the Sharbot Lake Country Inn and the Crossing Pub’s status as a favourite stopover for residents and visitors to the Land O’ Lakes region.

“We really want to thank the community for their support over the years,” says Sandra. “You have all provided so much support, especially through COVID, which was a challenging time period. We hope that you will continue to support the new owners as they take over the business. They’re making a big investment in our community and hoping to continue to draw tourism from outside our region.”

Of her time running the inn and pub, Sandra says it was a “wonderful chance to work alongside our family.”

“We came to Ontario, and we weren’t newcomers to Canada, but it was definitely a challenging time for a young family. We feel very privileged to have become part of the Sharbot Lake community, and we are excited to watch the Sharbot Lake Country Inn continue to thrive in the coming years.”

Gobi Nada, along with a partner, is the new owner of the Sharbot Lake Country Inn and Crossing Pub. The first thing

that he said when interviewed at the pub was that he plans to continue operating the business as it has been run until now, which includes keeping the North Frontenac Food Bank at the facillity.

He said that changes that are coming will be add-ons, inlcuding changes in the accomodations side of the business: an increase in rooms for rent from 7 to 10, and the addition of room service.

He also plans to open the restaurant 6 days a week, from the current 3, and be open for breakfast as well.

The biggest change will be the addition of Kothu Labs, on the model of the restaurant that he he opened in Perth 3 years ago, and in Niagara Falls as well.

Kothu is a Sri Lankan dish that has taken the world by storm, and Kothu Labs has unique take on it.

He expects to bring the Kothu Labs menu to the Sharbot Lake Inn sometime in early July. The current menu will remain in place as well.

Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum Alive & Well!

Visitors are welcome back to a season of workshops and exhibitions. The museum is open by appointment at anytime of the week, by phone. 613278-1875.

The museum has expanded to include a new building - The Basketry Experience - which will be the space used for our summer workshops. From July to October, there will be a series on Gathering Wild Materials for Basketry - bark, roots, cattails and rushes, grapevine and willow. The focus is on finding, storing and using these materials. Each workshop will also include a mini project.

For more details visit https://www.lanarkhighlandsbasketrymuseum.ca

Sandra & Frank White hand the keys to the Sharbot Lake Country Inn over to Gobi Nada.

By Jeff Green

The Kingston Field Naturalists KFN have been holding an annual BioBlitz for a quarter of a Century, and for most of the time

Anne Robertson has organised them.

And although she turns 80 next year, her enthusiasm for nature, the KFN, and its annual BioBlitz, has not dimmed.

Every year, a group of KFN members and a number of subject experts from other Eastern Ontario locations, gather together at a specially chosen location to spend 24 hours observing and cataloguing different species of fish, birds, insects, plants and trees, whatever they can find.

The result is a list of what the ecosystem in the location is made up of, a baseline. In 20 years or so, a second BioBlitz at the same location would be able to provide a sense of what has changed.

“We have returned to a few locations for a second time,” said Robertson, two days after this year’s BioBlitz which was held last weekend at the Millburn Creek Nature Reserve, a Nature Conservancy of Canada owned property, for the first time.

The site is located across Battersea Road from the Battersea Ball Diamond, which made an ideal base camp for the volunteers who participated in the event.

The KFN BioBlitz has a large educational component. For local nature lovers, who may not have any expertise in species identification or any background in biology at all, they are an opportunity for hands-on learning.

Throughout the day on Saturday (June 10) there were guided walks scheduled, with biologists taking people in hand to help them find, and identify, a wide variety of species.

The Millburn Creek site includes forested areas, a water body, and a mix of Canadian Shield and Limestone terrain, making it a good site for a BioBlitz. It also includes a reasonably large field, which in early June is a good place to find butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies. Peter Waycik and John Poland were the ‘experts’ and although they said they did not consider themselves experts, they were both quick to identify species that the participants managed to snag in butterfly nets that were provided.

While many of us might think it would be easy to identify that there are moths, drag-

onflies and damselflies in the field, there are 39 species of dragon and damselfly in Ontario, and 495 species of moth. That’s where the experts come in. With a quick look, they could tell the subspecies of most samples, by the markings, the shape and size of different body parts, and other identifying characteristics. They also knew what conditions and locations were most likely for different subspecies

For those attending the walk, it was a revelation to learn about the complexity and diversity that surrounds us all the time.

Meanwhile, back at base camp. Anne Robertson and her team of organisers kept a watchful eye on the clock, preparing for lunch at noon.

She was also making sure that the 7 or 8 junior members of the Kingston Field Naturalists were remaining occupied. There were specific programs organised for the juniors, who also joined in with their families to participate in the regular programming.

One family recalled that it was as much a concern for her to make sure that the parents of the junior field naturalists did not get distracted on the trails as it was to keep the juniors in tow.

This was the first time that the KFN held its BioBlitz at Millburn Creek, and they may return to the same site some day.

“Each year we compile a short list of sites, all within about 50 kilometres of Kingston, and in the fall some time, we have a board meeting to decide where we should go.

Among the criteria that they look at is a geological factor.

“We like to visit a location on the granite of Canadian Shield about half the time, and half the time on Limestone.”

The Millburn Creek site features both, as it is located at one of the points where the Limestone and Granite meet.

It also had some other advantages, one being that the site is adjacent to the ballfield, and the township was very supportive.

“They actually built new picnic tables for us to use at our lunch, and gave us access to the canteen and the freezer as well. They also put signage on the road so people knew we were here. And, having a flush toilet at a base camp for a BioBlitz was great for us, we well,” she said, “the township could not have

been more helpful.”

The blitz ran for 24 hours, from 3pm on the 9th to 3pm on the 10th, and a few people stayed overnight to monitor some of the nocturnal activity, and be ready for the early morning bird watch.

The nocturnal work included bat monitoring, but that was done through the use of specialised camera equipment provided by one of the volunteers, Rob Snetsinger. He is one of three members of his family, along with his wife Mary Alice and daughter Megan, who are principals with Ecological Services, a local environmental assessment company. They all participated in the blitz, with Rob operating the camera, which captured the images of three different species of bat (there are 8 in Ontario), the Big Brown Bat, Hoary Bat, and Silver Haired Bat.

Even before looking at the camera images, Rob Snetsinger said he was certain there were at least some species of bats on the site, because, as he said, bats are as common as birds.

The results of the BioBlitz will be compiled in the coming weeks, and will be included in the KFN newsletter this fall.

The highest number of species every found at a KFN BioBlitz is 997, and Anne Robertson said that she does not expect to challenge that number this year, partly as a function of the site and partly because a few

subject experts did not show up this year. What is found is as much a function of who is looking, as it is about what is there. For further information, go to the Kingstonfieldnaturalists.org and navigate through the site.

INTERESTED IN MASSAGE AS A CAREER?

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

No prerequisite training is required to learn this spiritual healing technique. You will learn energetic healing principles as well as a lymphatic drainage style technique.

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

Honouring Our Graduates

They have worked hard and will not have the same opportunity to celebrate their achievement that graduates in other years have enjoyed. We want to take this opportunity to mark their achievements.

On Thursday, June 22, the Frontenac News will be publishing a special graduation section in the paper and on Frontenacnews.ca. Area Graduates from Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary, and College or University are invited to submit a picture and text to info@frontenacnews.ca (include graduation in the subject line) by June 16 at 4:30pm.

The price is $40, tax included.

A wild bunch, the Kingston Field Naturalists hold annual Bioblitz in Battersea.

sharbot Lake & district Lions would like to thank all who supported the pet valu walk for dog Guides on June 4th. special thanks to our corporate sponsors – Belong café, Home Building centre, seeds accounting corporation, petrocan, sharbot Lake Marina, revell Ford. your support helps provide a client in need with a canine guide.

CelebraTion of life

F O x, Terry

a celebration of life will be be held for terry on Friday, June 16th, 2023 from 3pm-8pm at 137 John street (cadet Hall) in carelton place.

terry’s daughter terra has asked for you to dress casual or wear anything camo or toronto Maple Leafs related. come and help us celebrate the life of a wonderful Father, Grandpa, Brother and uncle.

March 17, 1931 - May 23, 2023

it is with great sadness the family announces Howards passing on May 23, 2023 at the pearley rideau veterans Health center ottawa at the age of 92. an army man through and through, a member of the royal canadian dragoons; veteran of the Korean war. Howard was predeceased by his parents Floyd dickson and pearl (Boles), his beloved sister sylvia and her husband Bruce wood.

Howard is survived by brother allan and his wife Lillan and their family as well as his children, Grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Howards love of animals, gardening, cooking, fishing and in the last few years painting will always be remembered by nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. cremation has taken place. a gentle soul is at rest.

M ARS h ALL , Eileen passed away at pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on June 8, 2023 at the age of 89 years.

Beloved wife of the late arthur Marshall. dear mother of steve Marshall & his wife Linda and wanda Marshall & her husband phil sepe. Much loved Grandma of Krista (Brian), ashley (drew), stacey and the late Jennifer and carissa and Great-Grandma of Katelyn, tyler and Monroe. will be missed by many family members and friends.

visitation will be held at the Harlowe wesleyan standard church, 4478 Henderson rd, Harlowe on thursday, June 15, 2023 from 11am-1pm. pastor Jack Plaizier officiating Funeral Service at 1pm. interment Harlowe united church cemetery. donations to pine Meadow Nursing Home or Harlowe wesleyan standard church would be appreciated. services entrusted to rushnell Funeral Home, tweed (613-478-3535). online condolences: rushnell.com

MeMoriaM

april 20, 1922 - March 11, 2009 Erma Bertrim

april 22, 1930 - June 12, 2021 another year has passed and still the sadness is as it was on the days i lost you both. always remembered. always missed.

Love Karen

In loving memory

Ivan J. Porter

March 18, 1946 - June 18, 2021

Each time we embrace a memory, We meet again with those we love... For the heart never forgets. Loved and missed always, ivan Jr, Grenda and tracey

5:45pm. Meal tickets are available at On- • Stage Direct onstagedirect.com/buy/performer-info.action?performerId=488 Adults $20; Children under 12, $15 For those dining in,

doors will open at 6:15 pm. Please wait until 6 pm to enter the parking lot to ensure that those picking up orders have safely exited. 50/50 draw prize tickets are available, too! Purchase your tickets at https://abchall.ca/events/event/ fish-fry-2/ and pay Margaret by e-transfer at treasurer@abchall.ca.

2023-2024 Tay Valley Hockey - Registration •

Now Open! Register for the 2023-2024 Tay Valley Hockey Season. Registration forms are available online at www.tayvalleytwp.ca/Hockey and at the Municipal Office. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! contact 613-267-5353 ext. 110

obiTuary

Neil G. Bain of Crow Lake passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Loving and cherished husband of Yolande. Cremation has taken place with Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. A Graveside Service will be held at the Boilingbroke Cemetery on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10:30am. A Celebration of Neil’s Life will follow at the old Crow Lake School House from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Online memories, condolences and photos can be shared with the family at www. goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

TREPANIER,

Janice Elaine (Cuddy)

613-375-6254

E MBURY, Lorraine

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. We speak your name with love and pride We smile with tears we cannot hide We thank you for the years we shared The love you gave, the way you cared. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Loved forever and always, sonny and Family

Passed away peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 71. Janice will be forever missed by her devoted husband Nelson of 53 years. Proud mother of Mark of Flinton and Lori Veech (Chris) of Kingston. Cherished grandmother Brad (Kailey), and Jack, as well as her great-grandchildren Harley and Walker. Beloved sister of Warren Cuddy (Joanne) of Scarborough and sister-in-law of Joanne Cuddy. Janice will be lovingly remembered by her niece Anita Rowntree (Craig) and nephews Richard Cuddy (Angela) and Craig Cuddy (Amanda). Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Doreen Cuddy (nee Thompson) as well as her brother Alfred Cuddy. Cremation has been entrusted to Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in Flinton United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos, and memories can be shared at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

613-336-6873

MeMoriaM

d. June 18, 2021

it’s been two years, since we said goodbye. i still sit and have a cry. i close my eyes and see your face... wish i could hug you, just one more time...

Lovingly remembered & missed every day ruby Lynn, Len, ashley, ivan Jr., Grenda and Jean

D ICKSON , howard James

T H e Cl A ss IFI e D s

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $11.50 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

n e W An D u se D Appl IA n C es

USeD ReFRIGeRATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

neW AppLIAnCeS

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PayS caSH $$$

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

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s

“KING of APPLIANCES”

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

AuTOMOTIVe

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

KInney AUtO WReCKInG Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FOr sAle

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

FOr sAle

CentRAL BOILeR OUtDOOR FURnACeS offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

FIReWOOD for sale Northbrook area. Call or text for pricing and delivery options. 613-827-

6444

PUReBReAD StAnDARD POODLeS, hypo-allergenic/non shedding, puppies. Black and apricot available. 3x dewormed, plus 1st vaccine. Ready to go, July 4. Text or call 613-329-0602.

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

SUGAR SnAP PeAS - FARMGAte FReSH

- Sloat’s Lake Farm 2728 Alton Road East, SYDENHAM - In cooler at honour standQuestion call (613) 532-0095

tHe SLOAt’S LAKe HOnOUR StAnD is now officially open for the season......And a hearty thank you from mark millar at sloat’ lake farm for your patronage (regarding tomato & pepper plant sales this season).

Junk reMOVAl

Boxes for rent - 6,10,16 and 18 cubic yards. Property clean up, inside and out. We buy and remove vehicles, farm machinery, etc. 613336-0708 or 613-305-3775

persOnAls

SLOAt’S LAKe FARM’S FACeBOOK page has been hacked and not recovered yet so look to frontenac news classifieds for produce availability. Text questions (613) 532-0095 or sent to my email millarm@kos.net until further notice.

serVICes

North Frontenac

Direct Support Proffessional

$27-$30 per hour plus paid benefits

Permanent Part Time - 2 positions available

This position would include a combination of day shifts, evening shifts, nights, and weekends on a four-week rotating schedule.

Closing Date: June 23, 2023

Start Date of position: August 2023

Qualifications

• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Behavior Science, or equivalent

• First aid/CPR, CPI

• G License/ Driver’s Abstract

• Vulnerable Sector Check

Benefits:

• Health Benefits package

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional will provide support in a residential setting and community to children and youth in a person-centered fashion following the Guiding Principles of Community Living - North Frontenac.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting with the activities of daily living, cooking, maintaining a clean and safe environment, recreation, education, community participation, medication administration, physical interventions as required, daily documentation, and communicating with families.

Successful Candidates must be team players, have sound crisis management skills, be willing to adapt to support the needs of the child, and be a positive role model. The DSP’s will be expected to attend mandatory training sessions and team meetings as well as partake in educational opportunities as presented. Knowledge of basic computer programs and word processing is necessary for daily documentation.

Please apply with a cover and resume outlining your experience and interest in joining Community Living - North Frontenac to Sarah Price at sprice@clnf.ca .

serVICes

AttentIOn Custom Home Builders, Renovators! Journeyman plasterer for hire. Over 30 years serving Ottawa, now serving greater Frontenac. Specializing in high end custom home & additions. For estimates & booking call Dave 613-299-0606 Crow Lake/Tichborne ON

DrYWA ll s erVIC e

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

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005

CLeAnInG Two responsible woman will clean your home or cottage for reasonable rates. Call or text for free estimate (705)443-7119/ (226)821-2124

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.

MIssIssIppI

Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Congratulations to Cole and Jessica Gemmill on the arrival of their sweet baby daughter Charlotte Elizabeth. I bet Scott is happy and proud of his first grandchild.

Happy birthday wishes to my friend, neigh-

• bour and favourite hairdresser Donna Virgin celebrating another year on 18th June.

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

AnYTHInG MeTAl

FRee PICKUP or D ROP O FF, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-375-6377, leave message

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

WAnTeD TO BuY

LOOKInG FOR late 50’s or early 60’s refrigerator in good condition. Everything must work. Call 613-483-4887

YArD sAle

JUNE 10, 11 - 1839 Tamarack Road, Brooke Valley. 8am-3pm. Moving Sale. Tools, Furniture, camping, household, antiques, etc.

Mega Yard sale

June 17 & 18, 9am-4pm 1142 Overton Rd (off Buckshot Rd) Weather permitting smoking

Good Deals

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

Request For Quotation (RFQ)

RFQ 2023-15 Removal of two (2) Underground Fuel tanks 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 Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng., Public Works Manager at publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230.

Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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

Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package (per RFQ) clearly identifying the document as: “RFQ 202315 Removal of two (2) Underground Fuel tanks” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, July 6, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

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

*YArD sAle (Down sizing)*

3833 Arthur rd Inverary k0H1X0

saturday June 25th 9am – 3pm

*rain Day*

sunday June 26th 9am – 3pm

You name it and we are probably selling it!

nO eArlY BIrDs pleAse

I hope everyone has stayed indoors to avoid

• that awful air quality in the area with the various wildfires. Kudos to all the firefighters who work to keep us safe. We need more rain – a nice gentle all day rainfall for our gardens and our trees. We still have a total fire ban so please, please obey the rules.

The Annual General Meeting for the Snow • Road Community Centre Association has been postponed to July 10th, 2023 at 7pm.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Lloyd • Spiegel concert on June 28th at SRC.

Online Auction

Wed., June 14th, 6:00pm

Soft Close tue., June 20, 5pm

Pick Up Thursday, June 22nd, 10am-7pm

2245B Tennyson RD, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 Polaris 500 6x6 ATV, Tools, Utility Trailer, 20’ Aluminum Stock Trailer, Firearms, Large Quantity of New & Used Horse Tack & Supplies, New Round Pen Panels, Farm Gates, Stall Mats, BBQ, Outdoor Items, Large Quantity of Bicycles & Much More!!

**Reminder – Live Auction thursday, June 15, Lanark Civitan Hall, 5:00pm** See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722

Call to Book your Auction today!

Notice of Change in Council Meeting Time

Take Notice that effective June 13th, 2023, regular council meetings will start at 6:00p.m., and effective August 10th, 2023, Committee of Adjustment meetings will start at 6:00 pm.

The location for Council and Committee of Adjustment meetings will remain at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake ON.

Dated at the township of Central Frontenac this 1st day of June 2023

Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 x 237 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

Are Your Medications

1B-3810 Perth road lnverary, on K0h 1X0

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 June 15

ARDen - COMMUnIty DInneR 6:30pm. Circle Square Ranch. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, dinner roll, and dessert. Admission by donation All proceeds to camp scholarships. RSVP 613-335-5403 or email arden@csranch.ca

SHARBOt LAKe – BASICS of PICKLeBALL 6:30pm, Garrett Street Pickleball Court, beginner session. $5 per person, Paddles available, info sharbotlakepickleball@gmail.com Also

Friday morning, June 16, 9am.

Friday June 16

SUnBURy - AGM FOR SFCS Storrington Centre. Breakfast starts at 8:30, meeting begins at 9:00 followed by guest speaker Ann Prichard at 9:30 info call 613-376-6477 ext. 211”

SyDenHAM - DAnCe Sydenham Legion. Bon Evans Band performing. Tickets $10 at OneStop or Legion

SHARBOt LAKe - LeGIOn SUPPeR 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef, $17, supper at 5:30.

SyDenHAM - FAMILy FUn nIGHt 5-8pm. Loughborough Public School. $10 per child or $25 family 3+ kids., cash only. BBQ, activites, crafts & more. Rain or shine, all welcome!

Saturday June 17

PLeVnA - SOLAR WAtCHInG Dark Sky Preserve. Observe the skies with special filters, will carry on into the evening.

SHARBOt LAKe - ALL yOU CAn eAt BReAKFASt 8-11am.

Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Adults $10, Kids 6-10 $6, 5 & under free. In support of GREC Bursaries.

RAILtOn - GARAGe SALe 8am-12pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Small appliances, kitchen wares, books, shelves, lamps & more! Info Denise 613-376-6695 or 905-903-1279

ARDen - ARDen FAMILy BBQ 11am-3pm. Kennebec Recreation Park. Fun & activities for all! Free!

BAtteRSeA - tRAInS RIDeS & tALKS 11am-3pm. Frontenac Society of Model Engineers. Experience a train ride & talk to members. No admission, donations are welcome.

HARLOWe - OLDe tyMe FIDDLeRS 1-5pm Third Saturday of every month. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, Entertainers $2. All welcome, refreshments available. Info Marie 613-336-2557 DenBIGH - CeLeBRAtInG 25 yeARS! 3-7pm. Denbigh/ Griffith Lions Club. The Lions invite you to celebrate and enjoy a FREE bbq!

Sunday June 18

ARDen - tOOnIe DRIVe Arden United Church. Save those toonies!

HenDeRSOn - CeMeteRy SeRVICe OF ReMeMBRAnCe & HOPe 2pm. Henderson Cemetery . Chairs are provided, rain location Henderson United Church.

Wednesday June 21

BOLInGBROKe - BIRtHDAy ABC Hall.

SyDenHAM - CAReGIVeR SUPPORt GROUP 1:30-3pm. Sydenham Public Library. Talking with you pharmacist/health care provider. Register Katie.buckley@sfcsc.ca or 613-3766477 x 205

Friday June 23

PeRtH - DIG IntO HIStORy Drummond Township Hall. Hosted by Archives Lanark, How to create a family history book workshop. $10. Register info@archiveslanark.ca

VeROnA - FROntenAC BUSIneSS SeRVICeS AnnUAL

MeetInG 8:30am. Verona Lions Hall. Guest speakers.

Saturday June 24

HenDeRSOn - yARD SALe 8am-12pm. Henderson Hall. To donate call Sheila 613-336-2476 SyDenHAM - yARD & BAKe SALe 8am-2pm. Sydenham Legion. Rain or Shine. Fundraiser for Legion & Women’s Auxiliary. Donations accepted June 22 & 23 Noon-6pm. No large items.

VeROnA - VeROnA LIOnS DAy OF SeRVICe & FOOD DRIVe

tAKe nOtICe that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a By-Law to authorize the transfer of a portion of municipal property described as PT LT 30 CON 4 OSO SRO PT 1 on draft plan shown below; CENTRAL FRONTENAC (part of PIN 36229-0268 being part of the K & P trail (near Clarendon Station) now owned by the Municipality.

10am-2pm. Revell’s Used Car Lot. Free burgers, hotdogs, & drink in exchange for food items!

VeROnA - MUSIC In tHe PARK 1-3pm. McMullen Park . Music in the Park is back for 2023! This series is a family friendly acoustic style performance on the beautiful beaches of South Frontenac. Be sure to come on out and enjoy some live, local music.

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

DenBIGH - LIVe MUSIC 7:30pm. Denbigh Community Hall. The Backwoods Brothers performing, tickets $15m 19+ event. Tickets from Glaeser’s , Rosie’s & Rec Committee members.

Sunday June 25

InVeRARy - MUSIC WItH CHRIS MURPHy 2pm. Inverary United Church. Free will offering, enjoy an afternoon of great music!

DenBIGH - MeMORIAL SeRVICe 2:30pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Guest pastor, refreshments to follow, outside if weather permits.

BAtteRSeA - Lynn MILeS In COnCeRt 7pm. Leopard Frog Barn. Tickets $30 and can reserved at leopardfrogfarm@gmail. com

Tuesday June 27

SnOW ROAD - MUSICIAnS CIRCLe 7-10pm Last Tuesday of every month. Snow Road Community Centre. Join us for an evening of sharing, learning and enjoying music! Cost: $4 at the door toward hall rental Play and sing along with fellow musicians. All musicians and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass) are welcome. Play along with others in a relaxed, supportive setting. Contact Mike Kennelly at (613) 278-1853 or kennmich4297@gmail.com

Wednesday June 28

OMPAH - COMMUnIty CAFe 11am-1:30pm. Ompah Hall. Cognitive health & awareness : Dr Doneisha Dodd (naturopathic dr), KFPL, Fronteanc Paramedics & Alzheimer Society. Snacks and social to follow. Free for 60+ info Juana 613-279-3151 x 106 or juanag@rfcs.ca

SnOW ROAD - MUSIC nIGHt 7:30pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Award winning Australian singer/songwriter, guitarist Lloyd Spiegel. $15 to support the community.

Fire Evacuation Unnecessary for North Addington

By Craig Bakay

Rumours of evacuation orders for Denbigh during last week’s forest fire were just that — rumours, Fire Chief and CEMC Casey Cuddy told Addington Highlands Council June 6 at its regular meeting in Flinton.

“There is no disaster in Addington Highlands and never was,” he said. “And no risk of evacuation.

“A lot of people panicked because of misinformation on social media and the smoke coming mainly from wildfires in Quebec.”

Cuddy said he spoke to the OPP and they released no such warning on social media and a map supposedly showing an evacuation area was incorrect.

THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm said meeting to be held in person at Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake (with livestream on Youtube).

THE PROPOSED BYLAW is available for inspection during regular office hours in the Clerk’s department and on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com

THE PURPOSE OF THE BYLAW is to exchange properties to correct an encroaching building on the untraveled portion of the K & P trail, in exchange for road widenings described as Parts 3,4 & 5 on the draft plan from the property municipally described as 1002 School house Road.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) on June 23, 2022 via email, in person or by mail to:

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

DAteD tHIS 9th day of June, 2023, at the township of Central Frontenac

Cindy Deachman Deputy-Clerk

The Townships of Central and North Frontenac are seeking proposals from qualified Consultant(s)/Firm(s), for the following:

Request for Proposal

RFP 2023-22 Consulting Services for the Development of a Strategic Plan for the townships of Central and north Frontenac 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 Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer at tenders@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 221.

Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted through Biddingo. com; by email to tenders@northfrontenac.ca or by mail to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFP 202322 Consulting Services for the Development of a Strategic Plan for the townships of Central and north Frontenac”on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, July 13, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer

Township of North Frontenac

6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

“We did send some firefighters to assist the MNRF at Centennial Lake,” he said.

“Who would authorize an evacuation?” asked Reeve Henry Hogg.

Continued on page 11

Personal care for all your insurance needs

49 Gore Street East Perth, Ont. K7H 1H6 613-267-3788

help@finneganinsurance.ca

www.finneganinsurance.ca

tHe CORPORAtIOn

tHe tOWnSHIP OF CentRAL FROntenAC

St. Andrew’s Fundraiser Successful

“Am humbled. I will again hear those sweet voices from nature. I will be able to hear my birds in the forests.” With those words Ugandan bird guide Ibrahim Senfuma greeted the news that St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake had raised enough funds for him to purchase superior 24-channel hearing aids and thus work once more as a bird guide. After a few hiccups the funds were transferred to the Earfix Hearing Clinic in Mukono where Dr. Muhammad has been working closely with Ibrah to find the best hearing aids to pick up bird calls. Last week Ibrah

was fitted with the aids and after a bit of adjusting to them decided to try birding. This is what he joyfully wrote: “Today I went birding in the forest. It was superb. I heard birds everywhere around me. It really works. I heard my birds again.” The Help Ibrah to Hear the Birds Again Fundraiser was indeed a complete success.

Sincere thanks go to donors far and wide. Donations were received from as far away as Quebec and BC and there was even one from New Zealand! Thanks also to Sara Evans for the Epicure fundraiser that helped the church to reach its target and the Royal

Ugandan guide Ibrahim Senfuma can hear again.

Bank in Sharbot Lake for expediting the transfer of funds. Thanks to you all Ibrah’s livelihood is now secure and he has received the aids in time for the main Ugandan tourist season starting in June. ■

“The emergency control group if it’s in an area under municipal jurisdiction,” Cuddy said. “The MNRF may recommend such actions.”

Later on in the meeting, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed read an email from Vennachar area resident Marlene Rosenblath recalling the great fire in late April of 1903 that devasted the hamlet.

Rosenblath said the area has never really recovered and requested that camping be restricted in the area due to the fire risk from logging activities and the derecho blow down covering the forest floor and making potential fire fighting a difficult business.

“I took a drive on Sunday and there is definitely a fire hazard in the area,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “And it’s not the only one.”

“They didn’t have water bombers back then (1903) or gas/diesel for pumps,” said Cuddy.

“Having said that there is potential but it was

in April and there was no green up yet.”

“You can’t restrict camping in one area, you have to do it for the entire Township,” said Hogg. “And you can’t enforce a camping ban anyways.”

“In my experience, restricting camping access just drives people further into the bush and then you get a fire that’s more difficult to fight,” Cuddy said.

Coun. Ken Hook asked about fining anyone who lights a fire during a fire ban.

“We can issue fines but we usually don’t,” Cuddy said. “For one thing, our costs in court fees and such usually exceeds the fine by four or five times.

“But we can tell people to put it out or we’ll put it out for them and then they’ll get a bill, which far exceeds a fine.

“They’ll get a bill for suppressing the fire and if it requires water bombers, they cost about $4,000 per hour.”

ATM Homes Remain

Continued on page

TOW ns HI p OF s O u TH F r O n T en AC

Final Tax Notices

liViNG HeRe

Final Tax Notices have now been issued. If have not received your notice, please contact us. Your final taxes are due in two instalments: June 30, 2023, and September 28, 2023. Be sure to keep your tax bill until September as we won’t be sending any further reminders. For information on payment options, see our website or contact us at 613-376-3027 x2200 or at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

Apply Now for Community and Lake Ecosystem Grant Programs

We are now accepting applications for our Community Grant Program and Lake Ecosystem Grant Program. To learn more or apply, see the Grants page on our website under Town Hall.

Noise By-law Enforcement

Did you know that the Township has a noise bylaw and property owners are responsible for any noise by-law violations of guests or renters on their property? To report a noise violation, call 613-541-3213 and leave a message with details and a call back number.

t H i NG s to D o

Swim Lesson Registration Now Open

We are thrilled to once again be able to offer swimming lessons at two locations this summer: The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point Park in Battersea. Lessons are offered in two-week sessions. Register your child online at southfrontenac. net/Things to Do/Day Camps and Swim Lessons. If you have questions, please contact Talia Ross, Camp Coordinator at campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net or by calling 613-561-2637.

New StoryWalk® at The Point Park

Families are invited to check out the new StoryWalk® being installed at The Point Park in Sydenham. The StoryWalk is a permanent feature at the park, made possible by a partnership with Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network. The official opening of the StoryWalk will take place on June 21, 2023 at 2:30 pm in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The first book is “It’s a Mitig” by Bridget George, an Anishinaabe author. The StoryWalk exhibit is free and is the perfect opportunity to support literacy, get active, and connect with nature, all while celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and month. For more information email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Music in the Park

Music in the Park is back! Enjoy local, live music by the beach on a Saturday each month this summer from 1-3 pm:

• June 24: McMullen Park Beach in Verona featuring Mellow Lily

• July 29: Gilmour Point Beach featuring Dewy Roadkill

• August 19: The Point Park, Sydenham featuring Tyler Brett Forkes

Remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chair and your toe-tapping shoes! Thanks to our generous sponsors, Ryan Rose Realty, SFRC, and Verona Community Association! For more information, visit our Music in the Park page under Things to Do at southfrontenac.net or email recsupport@southfrontenac.net

Canada Day in South Frontenac

Celebrate Canada Day in South Frontenac! There will be so much to do on July 1st, including activities at Glendower Hall, Centennial Park, Storrington Lions Club, and Sydenham Point Park.

This year, South Frontenac will host one spectacular firework show at The Point Park in Sydenham at 9:45 pm to cap off the day’s celebrations (rain date of July 2nd). To help everyone get to the show, there will be shuttle buses taking residents to and from the fireworks show from 10 different locations across the township. Check out www.southfrontenac. net/canadaday for shuttle locations, times, and the full itinerary of events for Canada Day.

News & Public Notices

Level One Fire Ban Now in Effect

Effective June 13, 2023 a Level One Fire Ban is in effect. No fireworks and open air burning except for campfires and cooking fires. We’ll continue to monitor conditions—please see our website and social media for updates.

Have your say in the Recreation Service Fee and Facility Allocation Project South Frontenac Township is currently seeking public input on recreation program and facility fees and how best to allocate services and facilities so it is fair and equitable across the Township. To have your say in the project, please visit engagefrontenac.ca to share your thoughts and feedback by July 4, 2023. For any questions or comments, please contact Tim Laprade at tlaprade@southfrontenac.net or by calling 613-376-3027, ext. 2231.

Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Closing of a Portion of Unopened Road Allowance

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance in two locations.

• File: PL-RAC-2022-0136 (Carr)

Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance, between Concessions 9 & 10, District of Bedford.

• File: PL-RAC-2022-0122 (Mancino) (ZanderPlan)

Location: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance, Part Lot 20, Concession 11, being Parts 4 & 5 Plan 13R20005, District of Bedford (former Westport Road).

Any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of the unopened road allowances has an opportunity to express their concerns at a public meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm in person at 4432 George Street, Sydenham or by Zoom.

Members of the public can register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on the meeting date on our Events calendar on the Township website. Residents can submit written comments to the Deputy Clerk at mhannah@southfrontenac.net before the meeting. For more information, please contact Michelle Hannah, 613-376-3027, ext. 2222. Further documentation can be found under Open for Business/Planning & Development/Road Allowance Closing.

25 Years Stronger Together

This year South Frontenac Township celebrates its 25th anniversary. What do you think makes South Frontenac a great place to live, work and play? What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in the past 25 years and what are you most excited about for the future? Share your stories, photos, and thoughts on our public engagement site, engagefrontenac.ca/25-years. And be sure to watch for the South Frontenac Museum pop-up exhibit on our 25th anniversary this year at events like Canada Day.

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.

towN HAll

Bids and Tenders

• PS-P03-2023 – Town Hall Expansion Design

Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on July 5, 2023. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

Upcoming Meetings

• June 20, 2023 – Council, 7 pm

• June 22, 2023 – Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee, 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.

AH Council Cont from p10

June is Seniors Month!

At Rural Frontenac CS, we work for seniors every day by providing social services, such as PSW, home help, meals on wheels, transportation, foot care, social programs, and more. We work diligently to enable seniors in rural Frontenac to live their lives fully and independently.

We want to acknowledge the contributions seniors in rural Frontenac do for Rural Frontenac Community Services. Our meals on wheels program and transportation services rely on volunteers. Rural Frontenac Community Services is very appreciative of the seniors who volunteer and help keep programs running: a big sincere thank you from us!

We will be hosting a photo contest this month, with the theme “What I am enjoying most in retirement.” Share photos of you doing the things you love to do! Do you enjoy cycling or woodworking? Maybe painting or quilting? We would love to see! Photos can be submitted via e-mail to juanag@rfcs.ca, you will be entered into a draw and a winner will be selected on June 28, 2023. The winner will take home a $25 gas gift card. We would love to share the photo submissions we receive onto our Facebook page or website throughout the month and celebrate our active and diverse senior population.

We also want to get to know more of our seniors! While there are many with deep roots in the community, we know there are also many seniors who moved here in more recent years. On our Facebook page, we will be posting some “fill in the blanks” to learn more about our seniors, their hobbies, experiences, or words of wisdom! We encourage participation in the comments section of those posts and hope it may spark connections with others who share those interests.

Through our Community Café social

program for seniors, we have been able to bring many topics of interest and information to seniors. We had the privilege of working with Hospice & Palliative care, Alzheimer Society, The Canadian Frailty Network, Frontenac Paramedics, The Legal Clinic, Connections Adult Learning, the KingstonFrontenac Public Library and more. All the above agencies offer a multitude of services, programs, and support for older adults. We are there to connect seniors to information and services: they may not require them all right now, but we are empowering them with knowledge.

We have noticed how active the seniors of rural Frontenac are! We had a Tai Chi demo, intro to pickleball, and a self-defense demo by Sharbot Lake Karate. Participation has been excellent at the Community Cafes. We are seeing the interest for more interactive components. More recently, we have turned the tables onto the participants by asking them to share their hobbies or interests with the group. Attendees are bringing their nature and wildlife photographs, reading poems, and sharing their craft with the group. It stimulates conversation and ideas, and creates opportunities for others to want to share. We are so happy to create this environment where seniors can feel comfortable, share who they are and what they like, and connect with new people and others who share those interests.

There is so much action and participation from our seniors in rural Frontenac, and we want to give them the spotlight and appreciation they deserve this month. Please join us in celebrating our rural Frontenac seniors! Let them know you love and appreciate them; encourage them to be active community participants; celebrate their accomplishments and milestones. ■

While Council has accepted that there likely isn’t anything they can do to stop the Bank of Montreal from leaving Northbrook, they are still hopeful they can persuade the bank into leaving an ATM in the community, possibly leaving one with whomever buys the building. If not, Council is prepared to make some space available in a municipal facility (or the Lions Club, etc) and instructed staff to send a letter to the Bank of Montreal.

“Would we as a Township be able to find such a spot?” said Coun. Helen Yanch.

“I believe so,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Newsletter Council approved the newsletter that will go out with tax notices but CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed noted that the emails listed for Council will likely be changed by the time residents get the newsletter.

“I noticed that the most obvious phone number is mine,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Bird Netting

Council approved awarding the contract for bird netting at the Flinton Arena to Greenshield Pest Control at a cost of $27,055 at the recommendation of the Chief Building Official.

Roofing at Medical Centre

Council awarded the contract for repairs to the Northbrook Medical Centre roof (about half the roof needs re-shingling) to Dafoe Roofing for $17,440.

Fee waived

Council voted to waive a minor variance fee of $1,100 for the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes to build a shed for the Farmers Market.

CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed said that in her opinion Council could do this because the Lions Club is a non-commercial entity.

However, she said, it does set a precedent in that they’d probably have to do the same for any other non-commercial entity requesting it.

The Lions Club is the only service club in Addington Highlands. ■