Vol.23 No.18

Addington Highlands Passes 5.3% Budget Increase

by Craig Bakay

Budget 2023

Council passed its 2023 Consolidated Budget, which includes estimated operating expenditures of $7.2 million, estimated pre-levy revenues of $1.4 million, contribution from deferred revenue of $107,000, $175,000 from the general surplus and an Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant of $2 million.

The capital budget totals $1.3 million, all being financed through reserve funds and governmental funding. The net amount to levy is $4,457,740.15 which is an increase of 5.3 per cent over last year.

Thanks mostly to new construction coming on stream, the tax rate is only up 4.4 per cent over last year, shielding existing AH ratepayers from some of the impact of the largest tax increase in recent memory.

A Visit From The Auditor

“Overall (Addington Highlands is in) a very strong cash position,” auditor Katie Mahon of KPMG told Council in reporting the 2022 audit results at the regular meeting May 3 in Flinton.

Sharbot Lake & District Lions World Service Day

In her report, Mahon said the Township is in a “strong cash and investment position; a taxes receivable decrease is mainly due to an increased focus on collection after the pandemic, increased number of properties on payment plans and an increase in tax sales; other receivable increase mainly due to about $900,000 or receivables related to windstorm cleanup, all in terms of financial assets.”

In terms of financial liabilities, she said a deferred revenues decrease as PY grant funding was spent in CY — mainly on accessibility; obligatory reserve was decreased as a result of more funds used for gas tax than received and an increase in landfill closure and post closure costs as a result of increased rate of inflation used in estimate calculations. (4 per cent vs. 1.5 per cent in PY).”

She said the liabilities were largely a matter of timing.

In terms of non-financial assets, there was an increase in tangible capital assets driven by additions of $1.4 million offset

Continued

Sharbot Lake & District Lions present cheques to the Central Frontenac Rec Committees. R to L: Dawn Hansen, Cory Thompson, Wanda Harrison, Bob Teal, Leslie Merrigan

Submitted by Lion Dave Hansen

Saturday May 6 the Sharbot Lake and District Lions with the assistance of Central Frontenac Recreation Committees and Masonic Lodge members did a community cleanup project in Districts 2 and 3. Districts 1 and 4 had been done previously.

Following the cleanups the Lions served

South Frontenac Council To Mark 25th Anniversary

By Wilma Kenny

On January 1, 1998 the Townships of Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington amalgamated to form the Township of South Frontenac: 2023 is the 25th anniversary of this event. Bedford Historical Society, along with Councillors Godfrey and Pegrum and the South Frontenac Museum, have been coordinating the recognition of this anniversary, and are preparing a portable display of artifacts, photos and posters to be featured at various community events throughout the summer and autumn. Council approved the proposed motto “Stronger Together” and logos to be used

in promotional material and regular communications channels.

Municipal Modernization Fund Reallocation

In 2019 the Township received a onetime payment of over $500,000 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to support small and rural municipalities efforts to become more efficient and reduce expenditure growth in the longer term. Since then, the Township has applied the funding towards various. One of those projects, a Roads Needs Study, came in under budget by $100,000. Council agreed with staff’s recommendation that these funds be reallocated to-

wards two projects which are consistent with the funding objectives: Planning Records Digitization and an updated Fuel Management System for the Storrington Yard.

Noise Exemption By-law: Desert Lake Campground

In what has become an annual ritual, Council approved a Noise By-law Exemption Request from Desert Lake Campground for four summer weekend musical events: May 21, July 1, Aug 6, and September 3.

Environmentally Responsible Surface Treatment Program

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Central Frontenac Looks At Planning Fee Increases

By Craig Bakay

The cost of new construction in Central Frontenac will likely be going up as Council received a presentation from Sonya Bolton, County of Frontenac manager of community planning and Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman on proposed new planning fees at its regular meeting April 25 in Sharbot Lake.

“The purpose of this report is to outline the need to make changes to the fees charged for various planning applications,” the report said. “The fees associated with planning applications have not changed significantly in about 15 years (2008) and do not accurately reflect the costs associated with reviewing and processing the applications.

“Most planning applications propose changes that benefit one property of a property owner, such as a consent to create a new lot or a minor variance to put an addition on a dwelling. In these instances, the applicant/property owner should be responsible for covering the cost of processing their application. When the application fees do not accurately reflect the cost of processing planning applications, the remaining costs are covered by all taxpayers through the general levy.”

In 2022, revenue from planning applications was $36,650, the report said. Total expenses being billed in 2023 are $128,995.38. There was a total of 1,059 hours of planning work for Central Frontenac in 2022. Of that total, 754 hours

(72 per cent) were dedicated to development planning, including 378 hours for planning inquiries and pre-application consultation. By taking 72 per cent of the 2023 billable rate, you can estimate that expenses related to planning applications is about $92,800.

For example, the current fee for an Official Plan Amendment is $2,200. The proposed new fee would be $2,800 with a proposed deposit of $2,000.

A zoning bylaw amendment would remain at $2,000 but there would be a proposed deposit of $1,000. In addition, there would be additional fees of $1,000 for a condition of a consent and a $2,500 fee af-

a Chili and Bun Lunch at Branch # 425 Royal Canadian Legion . At the lunch cheques of $1,000.00 were presented to representatives of the District 1 , 2 and 4 Recreation Committees for rink improvements in the 3 Districts . District 3 had been assisted financially previously . The joint cleanup was in support of Lions World Service Day. ■

South Frontenac Fire Chief Tenders Resignation

Darcy Knott has resigned his from South Frontenac Township after 5 years as Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief.

The following is a statement from South Frontenac Chief Administrative Officer Louise Fragnito that was sent to South Frontenac staff members, which has been released to the Frontenac News.

“Darcy Knott, Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief, has resigned from his position with the Township.

“Darcy joined South Frontenac in 2018 and, in his time with the Township, his many contributions brought South Frontenac to the forefront with one of the most well recognized in-house training programs in the province. Darcy adapted our Fire Services to better serve our rural environment by introducing fleet changes such as the rapid response units. His initiatives improved the delivery of Fire Services in South Frontenac and elevated the Township’s status, both locally and regionally, and the township is grateful for his work.”

Alex Bennett, who had been serving as the Deputy Fire Chief under Knott, was appointed Interim Fire Chief at a Council meeting on May 5. (See South Frontenac Council Report)

Darcy Knott was hired on April 4, 2018 after a hiring search following the resignation of his predecessor, Rick Cheseborough, who resigned in January of 2018 after serving as Fire Chief for the township for 14 years. ■

goal is to continue to make LD the place Lynn always dreamed of it being. Her passion and her drive will always be remembered. Please be patient with us while we navigate through this extremely difficult time.

by amortization of $900,000.

Key additions were a tandem truck and excavator, roof repairs, HVAC replacement and renovations at the Addington Highlands Community Centre.

“Overall, there is a net financial asset position of $2.3 million, a positive number which is great to see,” Mahon said. “There are more assets than liabilities so it’s a good indicator of financial health for the Township.”

She said that the Ministry (of Municipal Affairs) does set a standard of having at least 20 of operating expenses in reserves but even with the added expenses of the windstorm cleanup, the Township is still well above that limit.

She said property taxation, user charg-

Council accepted a bid of $1.14 million from Miller Paving Ltd for the 2023 surface treatment program. Prices for this year’s program have increased approximately 20 to 21% over the 2022 prices. These increases are consistent with what is being seen in other municipalities.

Approximately 27 km of hard surface roads will receive a single surface treatment known as a ‘chip seal’. A chip seal is a roadway surface treatment that consists of a layer of asphalt binder (hot or emulsion) with a layer of embedded aggregate. Chip seals provide a new skid

es and deferred revenue earned remained relatively stable and overall an increase in expenses is consistent with an increase in revenue. A key driver of an increase in transportation services expenses is related to increased materials and expenses as a result of the windstorm.

Mud Grading, Unadvisable

Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie told Council that culvert repair on Ashby Lake Road is scheduled for this week following a “pretty significant washout when a beaver dam let go.”

Meanwhile, Reavie said grading will continue but they really need some dry weather.

“It’s hard to grade mud,” he said. In-House Mechanic?

Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie floated the idea of hiring a me-

resistant wear surface, stop ravelling, seal minor cracks and slow further deterioration of the existing roadway.

They also extend the life of roadways up to 5 to 7 years, and are considered to be a cost effective and environmentally responsible tool, by reducing greenhouse gases by 51%, energy use by 51%, and raw materials by 49% or more.

Bulk Water Rates Established

During the summer of 2020 many users were observed trying to fill the 1,000L totes at local boat launches. At that time, Council approved purchase of a new water filling station to be installed at the water tower site in Sydenham. The staff report

chanic to service the Township’s fleet of vehicles.

“We’re looking at an in-house mechanic,” he said. “We’re having to do a lot of travelling for repairs and it could save us money.”

“We probably don’t need a mechanic five days a week,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “Could it be a hybrid position?”

“It could help out the fire department as well,” said Reavie. “But we’ll have to look at all the options.”

Half Loads Off

Half-load restrictions come off Addington Highlands roads May 8.

Camping at Skootamata

Coun. Ken Hook showed Council photos one of his constituents took of the garbage left at boat launches on Skootamata Lake.

prepared at that time identified that there was not enough capacity to fill up large water hauler trucks, but the new station would be available for filling smaller totes (typically 1,000L cages), sufficient for replenishing cisterns, and also for individual 20L jugs. The new water filling station is almost ready to go: Council agreed to charge a rate of $2.25 per cubic metre (1,000 Litres), a figure reflective of local market conditions.

America’s Cup Stocksport Tournament Comes to Harrowsmith

During the period July 21-27, Stocksport players will be coming from North, Central, and South America to compete in the event at Centennial Park as a qualifier for the international tournament typically hosted in Europe later in the year. The local club asked permission for overnight camping at Centennial Park for some of the participants. (An estimated maximum of three camper trailers would be involved)

The Stocksport Club has been working closely with Township Recreation and Facilities Services staff to ensure that all rules, regulations, and laws are followed for the tournament: Spectators will not be permitted to camp; - The Club must provide their own means of wastewater disposal; No dumping grey or black water at the park; The Club must provide their own water and

“People are camping there,” Hook said. “But there are no signs saying camping is illegal.”

“We’ve had working groups several times that have suggested signs,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

“It’s time the MNRF stepped up to the plate and put up some signs,” said Coun. Helen Yanch. “Perhaps we should contact our MPP.”

Coun. Kirby Thompson moved the sending of a letter to the MPP’s office with Hook’s pictures attached.

Hartsmere Road Repair

Council instructed staff to apply for a work permit on Crown Lands to allow work to be done on an access route from the end of Hartsmere Road. ■

power utility; The Club must provide their own solid waste removal; The Township’s noise bylaw will be enforced.

All other park bylaws will be enforced (i.e. no camp fires) . After a brief discussion, Council agreed with the request.

Canada Day Event in Centennial Park

As part of the annual Canada Day celebrations at Centennial Park, the hosting Harrowsmith S&A Club is planning a small charity beer garden in the new multi-purpose pad area. The beer garden will run from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Funds raised from the sale of alcohol will be used to promote and support local youth sports groups in South Frontenac. After a lengthy discussion about liability and security, Council agreed to grant the designation.

Interim Fire Chief Appointed

The following motion was passed without comment: “Staff are recommending that Council approve By-law 2023-41 and By-law 2023-42 in order to appoint Alex Bennett as Interim Director of Emergency Services & Fire Chief and James Thompson as Community Emergency Management Coordinator.” ■

SF Council Cont. from p1

AH Council Cont. from p1

ter building without consent.

Minor variances would rise to $1,200 from the current $500 with new fees of $700 for accessory use on non-waterfront properties (shed, deck, detached garage, etc) and a fee of $1,700 for building without a permit.

Severances to create a new lot would rise to $1,200 from the current $550 and lot additions or easements would rise to $700 from the current $550. There would also be a new $300 charge for amendments to conditions.

However, fees for site plan controls would drop to $1,500 from $3,200 for minor

A Burning Issue

As a resident of South Frontenac, I am baffled by this area’s obsession with burning stuff. Neighbours in all directions regularly burn stuff in their backyard, in firepits, burn barrels, outdoor furnaces or various homemade incinerators. I’m not talking about wood burning as an affordable source of home heating, and I also understand the appeal of sharing an occasional evening campfire with friends or family, but making a fire just to get rid of stuff makes no sense. Our garbage and recyclables are picked up every week— there’s no need to burn any of that. Leaves and yard waste can be piled in a corner to make free fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Leaves, for that matter, don’t even need to be raked up—just run over them with your mower and leave them on the lawn to keep your grass even greener.

By now, I think we are all well informed of the hazards of cigarette smoke, and do our best to protect our children from second-hand smoke. What makes you think all that smoke from your backyard fires is any different?

According to the US EPA, the compo-

THE SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM SOCIETY

presents

MIRIAM CLAVIR, retired Senior Conservator, Museum of Anthropology, U.B.C. miriamclavir.ca

Conservation of Collections and

Collaboration: Museums and First Nations

SATURDAY MAY 13, 2 PM

At The Museum, 5595 Road 38, Hartington

Admission By Donation: Limited Seating Reservations: southfrontenacmuseum@gmail.com

applications and $2,500 from $3,200 for major applications (developments greater than 200 square meters in area.).

Bolton said that the fees for building without a permit represent additional work necessary, not a penalty for doing something wrong.

“You can’t impose a penalty through the fees process,” she said. “That would have to go through the bylaw process.”

“One of my concerns is that the increases are going very quickly, like more than $500,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “We don’t want to discourage development and I’m afraid if we jump things too quickly people are gonna go ‘well, they obviously don’t want us to be in their township.’

“So I think we really need to take some

nents of wood smoke and cigarette smoke are quite similar and both contain significant carcinogens. EPA researchers estimate the lifetime cancer risk from wood smoke to be 12 times greater than from a similar amount of cigarette smoke. Add some garbage or plastics to the fire, and the amount of toxins is even greater.

I enjoy having the windows open this time of year, but many evenings we are forced to close them because of smoke throughout the village. And even closed windows can’t keep it out…another EPA study found that smoke particles are so tiny that they seep into houses allowing indoor pollutant levels to reach as high as 70 percent of the outside pollution levels. In an urban village setting, the smoke is inescapable.

A wood and brush burning fire produces up to 50 grams of particulates per hour. Compare that to a new 300 HP diesel truck, which produces about 18 grams of particulates per hour at full throttle. So even driving your stuff to the dump would result in a lot less pollutants!

Everyone knows the health risks of

time with this.”

Council passed a motion to accept the report and have staff come back with a bylaw near the end of May for discussion on the actual numbers.

Council Meeting Time Change

A proposal to change meeting times to 6 p.m. from 4 p.m. went back to the drawing board so that staff could come back with actual expense increases expected from overtime and required dinner breaks associated with later meeting times.

In a report to Council, staff estimated there could be a financial impact of between $29,760 and $39,250 for Council meetings and $6,900 to $9,030 for committee of adjustment meetings.

Coun. Nicki Gowdy postulated that a later

smoke—asthma, respiratory ailments, heart attacks, stroke and cancer. Plus there is the risk of fire itself, as noted by the guy who narrowly escaped serious injury from an exploding gas can while fueling up his leaf burning last month. It’s time to stop pretending that open burning in your backyard is any different than smoking in the car with your kids. We could all breathe easier and be much healthier if everyone just kicked the backyard burning habit.

- Ellen Mortfield

Re: NFTC Service

I live on St Georges Lake Rd and I have used NFTC service since 2011. It was never a reliable service but it has gotten worst since amalgamation. I gave up on the phone service quite a few years ago as the static noice on the line was so bad that I could not hear my calls, and continued with the internet service only.

Approximately two years ago they upgraded our road to fiber optics, and I was excited. Since they did this our internet is still horribly unstable and drops all the time. In fact I set my router up to turn off each night for 5 minutes to help with the problem. When I have called them in the past they tell me it is my problem as I own

start for meetings would attract more attendance from the public and make it easier for people with jobs to run for Council.

“No,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “When we had meetings at 7 p.m. it was still mostly older people running and nobody from the public comes to a meeting unless there is something on the agenda that directly affects them.”

Road Renaming Council passed a bylaw confirming the name Whisky Street for a small section of the road currently addressed as 14321 Road 38 and the change of name of a section of Alf Patterson Road south of the intersection with Alf Patterson Lane to Oak Bluffs Road. ■

my own router but this is not correct as I have tested my router and it is fine. My neighbors also tell me that the service is bad so it is not just me.

The service gets especially bad on rainy wet days. With constant drops during the day. Like a lot of folks these days my daughter and I work from home. So dependable service is important.

When you drive down the our road you can see one of the reasons why their service sucks. They have not completed the installation. There are connection boxes laying on the ground and some are even in swampy water. That can’t be good for the service or equipment. Nobody teaches them - do it once, do it right!

It is like no one cares. We have no other option and they have no competition, so they are not motivated to correct the problem. You use to be able to call NFTC in Sharbot Lake and get service but now when you call them it goes to a central help desk who take you concerns but then no one calls you back. What a waste of time.

- Dale Rickards

CF Council Cont. from p1

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stephanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

353-6653

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

Henderson Jean Brown 336-2516

Inverary Judy Borovskis

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck

Ompah Linda Rush

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

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

Sydenham Karen Brawley

Verona Debbie Lingen

353-7303

613-264-5325

376-9848

B ATTERSEA /S TORRINGTON

Amanda Pantrey

613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

An offering from Dog and Cranberry Lake Association:

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

The Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association is holding a

• Native Plant Sale. 9 species of beautiful perennial plants that are hearty in this area and attract pollinators, are available for sale. 4" pots are $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Order deadline is Friday May 19th. Go to www. dogandcranberrylakes.com for more information.

Volunteers are wanted for the South Frontenac Summer

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

ClOyNE - N ORTHBROO k

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

GARAGE & BAKE SALE, Saturday, May 20th, 10am to • 3pm. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in

Flinton, 3529 Flinton Rd., Flinton. Clothing, furniture, books, fresh homemade baked goods & pies & SO MUCH MORE! **Please drop off your treasures/donations on Friday, May 12th from 2pm to 4pm.** Thank you for your support!

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR

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

The Blackflies have just started here in Denbigh. The • weather is getting warmer. Hope you have started your gardening.

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

GODFREy

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Condolences to Karen Harvey (Peters), friends, and family, • on the recent loss of Lynn who battled cancer for many years. She will be missed in this community.

Councillor Nicki Gowdy will be hosting a breakfast on Satur- • day, May 13 at Piccadilly Hall from 8-10:30. It is free and the fire department will be there for recruitment and fire prevention as well as letting residents see the trucks and equipment. District 4 Recreation Committee will also be represented to let residents know of activities and recruitment of new members. Rural Frontenac Community Services will have a table set up with information on their programs and volunteer recruiting will also take place.

May 22nd, meet Scott Reid at a Royal Tea (King's Corona- • tion & Queen Vic Birthday) at Picadilly Hall 1025 Oak Flats Rd, Godfrey Ontario from 1-3 PM. RSVP by registering with Event Brite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royal-tea-party-tickets-628606798857

H ARROWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

Happy 50th Anniversary on May 19 to Rod and Brenda.

• Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2pm the South Frontenac Mu-

• seum Society presents Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator - Museum of Anthropology UBC. Conservation of Collections and Collaboration: Museums and First Nations. At the Museum, 5595 Hwy 38, Hartington. Admission by donation. Limited seating. For reservations e-mail ssouthfrontenacmusem@gmail.com

Sunday, May 14, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers and Open • Mike will be at the Golden LInks Hall in Harrowsmith. From 1pm to 5pm followed by dinner. Cost is $12.00 and please bring a dessert to share. For information, call 613-3722410.

Sunday, May 21, 2023 TAKE OUT beef dinner at the • Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 17. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and at Asselstine Hard-

ware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 TAKE OUT Mud Cat Fish Fry, • Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 24. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For information, call 613-372-2410.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

Tomorrow- Fri. May 12 the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United • Church (108 Addington Rd. 2) in Northbrook and the Alzheimer Society are teaming up to host a mammoth yard sale from 9am – 2pm at the United Church site- rain or shine and it will also feature sales of home made pies and baked goods offered by the church folks. Info: Pam Lemke 613-827-6700 plemke@alzking.com.

Then on Sat, May 13 from 9am – 1pm a large community yard sale is happening at Springwood Cottages (1018 Blue Heron Ridge) where Arden United Church is hosting a food canteen along with a table or two. Many, many tables will be featured with gently used items of all shapes and sizes available to purchase. Info: Judy Kennedy 613-335-3606.

Tammy Whitelock thanks folks for their help with the Cloyne • Big Chair project and reports that the North Frontenac Township has accepted the donated chair and that the Pioneer Museum folks have granted permission to place it on their museum property. Stay tuned for more details of this exciting and ongoing community project.

Sincere thanks to the FRONTENAC ADDINGTON TRAPPERS' COUNCIL, who, despite rain, hosted a fantastic Trapper Carnival recently in Flinton. Teams of volunteers brought their families to help out, along with many vendors who filled the hall and the rink. The Rec Committee made sure that everyone had food and warm drink to keep off the chill, and our trappers offered learning, insights and ideas for all ages- fulfilling their mandate of conservation, education and participation - big time. This non-profit, founded in 1980, offers many conservation projects, help with nuisance wildlife, duck nesting boxes, Youth Trapper Education Program, scholarships, bursaries, trapping and conservation courses. You do us proud!

INVERARy

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Fun for the whole family at Storrington Public School on May • 13th! 10 to 12 is a free Wellness Event. Experience Zumba, Yoga, Message and Sound Healing. Second event from 10 – 3 Barbecue, Cotton Candy, music by Whiskey Smoke, blow up castle and more. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Native Plant Sale by the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Associa-

• tion. 9 species of beautiful perennial plants that are hearty in this area and attract pollinators. 4" pots are $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Order deadline is Friday May 19th. Go to www.dogandcranberrylakes.com for more information.

What COVID Taught Us About Bass Spawning Join Dr. Da- • vid Philipp on May 11 from 7 – 8:30pm at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. Everyone welcome!

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

• 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th Drop off as well at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery.

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre • the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

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

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th at 1pm at the Stor- • rington Lion’s Hall is sold out! Remember a cash only bar will be available! Thank you to all who bought tickets to make this such a successful event!.

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

Cost is $10

Youth Dance! for all those in grades 5 to 8 on May 19 from

• 7 to 10pm at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Adult supervision. Cost is $5.00 per person. Canteen is available.

The Good Lovelies, Juno award winning trio in concert at

• Leopard Frog Barn on May 28th at 7pm. Cost is $35.00. To Reserve and get directions, email: leopardfrongfarm@gmail. com Located at 4587 Kauffmann Lane, Battersea.

Next Community Food Bank Drive will be Friday June 2nd

• from 1-5 at the Lion’s Hall. You can also drop off hearing aids, can tabs, and eye glasses. NO eye glass cases needed.

Neil Dick Memorial Breakfast at Rideau Acres Campground

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

Self-Defence Class with Sensei Hamid Nam at Inverary

• United Church Hall, one class every three months. Next class is June 10th at 12 noon to 3pm. If interested or for more info, call 613-328-6742 or email hamidnam24@gmail.com.

M ABER ly- B O l INGBRO k E

Karen Prytula

613-325-1354

karenprytula33@gmail.com

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

on site. There will be flea market items as well as new crafts that our vendors will be selling. The District #4 Recreation Committee will have the canteen open where you can grab lunch - you remember the poutine that you have been craving all winter long!!! As well, there will be a bake table under the covered section of the canteen - lots of yummy goodies. The Oddfellows will have their tickets available with some great prizes. Please come out and support our vendors!

Baseball is starting up, if you registered you should be • hearing from your coach soon. If you are interested in joining the Minor Softball committee we would love to have your help as well we are still looking for umpires. You can send an email to cfminorball@hotmail.com or contact Jon Neadow.

Beginning Thursday, May 18, Sharbot Lake Legion will be • hosting a weekly open mic. Every Thursday (until summer) at the legion from 1-4pm. By donation. Bring your own instruments or just your singing voice. With your musical contribution we will strive to keep classic country/bluegrass/gospel music alive on the open mic stage. We're looking forward to seeing dear friends at this event.

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

gion or the One Stop.

Love to yard sale? Need to downsize? Looking for a bar- • gain? Our annual Sydenham community wide yard sale is a GO. Date is June 10th, 8am until whenever works for you. Let’s get together and have a good amount of participants. If anyone wants a specific location highlighted in upcoming columns, just email me at karenofsyd@bell.net.

VERONA

Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com

Verona Vendors Market will be hosting the Verona Girl

• Guide Cookie Sales on Saturday, May 21 from 9am to 2pm. There will also be fresh rhubarb, asparagus, green onions, and fresh herbs to pick as well as plants for sale along with vegetable's in pail planters. 14 Vendors on site every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend. 4309 Maple Drive, Verona.

South Frontenac Community Services is holding their 12th

• Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3 at the Rivendell Gold Club. This is in support of their seniors' programs. New golfers welcome. For more info visit the SFCSC website https://www.sfcsc.ca/

ARDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186

wmharrison070@gmail.com

Community Garage Sale – May 13, 8am to noon at the ABC

• Hall. Tables are available for indoor spaces, $15 per table. Outdoor spaces are also available for $10 a space. Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be available for sale. Donations of baked goods gratefully accepted. Please pre-pay your rental fee by Friday, May 12 via e-transfer to treasurer@abchall.ca.

Euchre at the Maberly Hall supports the Maberly Agricul- • tural Society. The Euchre games are held on the 2nd and 4rth Mondays of each month at 1pm, until November. Price is $5 and the proceeds go towards the Maberly Fair. Everyone welcome.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2570

613-479-2855

The Maberly Hall was filled with enthusiastic fiddlers ga- • lore on Sunday. The Jam-a-thon, put on by Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, was back after three years off due to Covid. The Fiddle Orchestra beginners started off playing with several tunes, joined by whoever was there with any kind of instrument. Then five other groups played pieces also joined by others. The day ended with the Fiddle Orchestra playing an eclectic set, led by director Cindy McColl.

Just a reminder that the May Birthday Bash will be held on • Wed., May 17 at 6. Everyone is welcome. It does not have to be your birthday in order to attend. Bring a dish to share and a toonie for the hall.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele

Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

613-375-6219

613-375-6525

There is a fundraising baseball tournament at the Parham • ball field on May 27th. Cost is 300 per team, proceeds go to GREC grade 8 trip to Montreal. For more info, contact Becci at becci_barker@hotmail.com. As well, our grade 8s are hosting a yard sale, plant sale and bottle drive on June 3 at GREC. Come on out and support these students!!

The next Lions Club Breakfast will be held on May 20th at • the OSO township hall in Sharbot Lake. The profits will help the Local Village Beautiful Projects.

Sincere condolences to the families who lost loved ones • including Lynn (Peters) Smail, Heather (Moyst) Gillespie and Dorothy Kehoe. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Don't forget to drop by Parham Ball Field on Saturday, May • 13 from 10 to 2 to check out the amazing vendors we have

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering a new • way to get where you need to go with a Community CarPool! It connects people looking for a ride with people offering to share their ride. No money is exchanged, except to share the cost of fuel or parking. If you are interested, you can register online and connect with people who match your ride needs. To find a ride or share a ride you can visit communitycarpool.ca.

Nuala is back and Shamrock Bakery will be opening up in Plevna for all of us in the Community to enjoy on Thursday May 18th! Yum!! To place your order you can call 416 8340988 or email nuala.gartlan1@gmail.com

Red Dragon Gallery & Gifts in Ardoch will also be opening • up this long weekend on May 20th!! Stop in and say Hello at 1091 Ridge Lane by Malcolm Lake. For more information you can call 613 479-2137 or email gardenangelca@gmail. com

If you are a North Frontenac Resident/Property Owner cir- • cle May 27th on your calendar to get free trees to assist with forest regeneration efforts to recover from the 2022 Derecho. It is first come first serve and starts at 9am at 6638 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna. Reserving of trees is not permitted and there will be a limit of certain species. 1-2 year old trees are available; including, Red Sunset Maple, Eastern White Cedar, Sugar Maple and White Oak. For more information you can contact Brooke Hawley at 613 479-2231 ext.233 or email recreation@northfrontenac.ca.

Clarendon Central School's 1st Annual Spring Sale is com- • ing up May 20th from 10-2pm at 7356 Road 506 in Plevna. Plant, Yard and Bake Sale, Vendor tables and BarBQ! For more info you can call the school at 613 479-2264 or Jilene at 613 479-0174.

Sy DENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

Sydenham legion has a fish fry Friday, May 26th. Get your • tickets now - $20 gets you two pieces of blue cod, fries and coleslaw. Eat in or take out. Live music will be playing, come out and make some memories. Tickets available at the Le-

The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to send

• out a huge thank you to Dave and Dawn Hansen, Leslie Merrigan and all of the other members of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions for their very generous donation, and lovely luncheon Saturday the 6th. It was a great get together over lunch, and the donation was a complete surprise. Thanks to all!!

The Arden United Church will host a Community Yard Sale • at Springwood Cottage Resort. There will be a variety of vendors selling their goods as well as a cash canteen. If you wish to be a participant and would like a table, please contact Judy Kennedy at jakennedy002@hotmail.com and she will explain. The sale runs 9am to 1pm.

Just a reminder about regular events in Arden. Tues- • day, Kids Club 5pm, and Euchre 7pm., Wednesday Tai Chi 9:30am, Thursday Stretch and Strengthen 9:30am and Kids Klub 5pm. These programs are all held at the Kennebec Community Centre. The Arden Legion hosts Bingo at 6pm sharp and Euchre 7pm., both every Thursday at the Legion. Thursday mornings the United Church hosts Coffee and Conversation at 10am.

Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

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

Labral Tears

A labral tear refers to a tear or injury in the labrum, which is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of a joint. It is most commonly associated with the shoulder and hip joints, although labral tears can also occur in other joints like the knee or wrist.

In the shoulder, the labrum is a soft tissue structure that deepens the socket of the shoulder joint, providing stability and helping to hold the upper arm bone (humerus) in place. A labral tear in the shoulder can result from acute trauma, such as a dislocation or a direct blow to the shoulder, or from repetitive overhead activities that put stress on the joint, like throwing or weightlifting.

In the hip joint, the labrum serves a similar function by deepening the socket and providing stability to the joint. Labral tears in the hip are often caused by repetitive hip motions, such as pivoting or twisting, or as a result of structural abnormalities like femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia.

The symptoms of a labral tear can vary depending on the location and severity of the tear, but common signs may include:

1. Pain or aching in the affected joint, which may be deep and difficult to localize.

2. Catching or locking sensation in the joint.

3. Limited range of motion.

4. Joint instability or a feeling of "giving way."

5. Clicking, popping, or grinding sensation during movement.

Diagnosis of a labral tear typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare professional, which may include a physical examination, medical history review, and imaging tests such as MRI or arthroscopy.

Treatment options for a labral tear depend on various factors, including the location, size, and severity of the tear, as well as the patient's symptoms and goals. Non-surgical treatment may include rest, physical therapy, pain management, and activity modification. However, in cases where conservative measures are not effective or if the tear is severe, surgical intervention, such as arthroscopic repair or reconstruction, may be recommended.

Frontenac Mortgage Investment Corporation (Frontenac) hereby announces that the Board of Directors has established a record date of May 7, 2023. This date establishes the list of shareholders eligible to receive notice of and vote at the Annual General and Special Meeting (AGM). The AGM will be held virtually on June 16, 2023. The meeting will start at 2:00 p.m.

Belong Sharbot Lake: Open For Business

By Jeff Green

It has been 18 months since the Maples Restaurant was sold to Brad Long. And apart from a limited take-out menu starting in early April, and some recent food pics on social media from soft opening evenings this month, no one has really known what to expect from Belong Sharbot Lake.

That all changes this week. The restaurant is now open for dine in service

Wednesday to Saturday, from 12-2 for lunch, and 5-9 for dinner, and for Sunday brunch from 11am-3pm. The takeout window is open from 11:30am-3pm

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and 11:30-6pm on Fridays

For the time being, it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but that may change in the peak summer season.

While he says he will fine tune the direction Belong Sharbot Lake will take over time, Brad Long has spent his cooking career, and a year and a half, putting a lot of the pieces in place for what will unfold. The unknowns are external factors, such as local eating patterns, how the mix of year-round local customers, summer seasonal customers, and tourists will take to Belong.

He knows what kind of food he is interested in preparing and serving, and how, with a crew made up of family members and local hires, he intends to prepare

and present it.

And it doesn’t start at the front door of the restaurant, but a few steps away, where a large walk-in fridge is located. The fridge is where fresh ingredients will go as when they arrive from suppliers.

The ingredients are being sourced from suppliers that Long has worked with in Toronto since the 1980s, and local and regional farmers, and food processors, that he has cultivated since arriving in Sharbot Lake.

A few feet from the fridge, is the door to a large prep kitchen. On the opposite end of prep kitchen is a takeout counter with a door facing Medical Centre Road, and the kitchen also opens up to the smaller finishing kitchen, with ovens and burners ready to prepare hot dishes for both dine in and take-out customers.

The Dining Room has changed somewhat from the previous layout. From the perspective of the entrance-way, there is now a large service island in front of the back wall and the kitchen.

The colour scheme in the dining room is gray and white, with traditional rural Ontario wainscotting and window trim. It is clean and elegant, and in the summer the adjacent patio overlooking Sharbot Lake will increase the serving space dramatically.

The only way to access the restaurant

5589 Road 38 in Hartington • 613-372-2112

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 18, 2023, at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham Ontario.

or patio is through the front door of the restaurant, and that is to ensure that everyone who comes receives a high level of service.

“I would call what we are doing a gastro-diner, which maybe no one understands. But in the 90s, gastro-pubs became popular, pubs with better food.

This restaurant is not a pub, although

we have good beer and wine availabe, it is more like a diner because the food will be at the centre of everything,” said Brad Long

While the Belong lunch menu does not diner staples like hot turkey sandwiches, it can include burgers, sandwiches and salad, along with grilled asparagus in

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

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

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

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

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

The Long family is ready to welcome customers to their restaurant.

Smail (Peters), Frona Lynn - passed peacefully at her home in Godfrey. Surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. In her 58th year. Beloved wife of Doug Brown. Dear mother of Logan Smail (Amélie), Dylan Smail (Shelby), Hanna Smail (Séb), Amanda Redmond (Ryan, Makenna, Weston), Adam Brown. Sister of Steven Peters (Ronda Peters) and Karen Harvey (Todd Harvey). Aunt to niece Jes Peters (Julien, Eleanor, and Henderson), Nephew Dustin Peters (Cassie, Hudson, Bryson, and Gracie), Cody Harvey (Courtney, Declan, Landon), Brady Harvey (Hunter, Casi, Beau, Wyatt).

Friends and Family were received at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Service was also held in the Verona Free Methodist Church on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11am. Interment followed at Piccadilly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the UHKF (Cancer Centre) or the Verona Free Methodist Church food bank. The family would also like to thank all of the staff at KGH and all the staff at Home Care for the dedication and care they gave to Lynn. Online memories, condolences and photo’s can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Kehoe - passed away peacefully, at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Friday, May 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Clinton Kehoe. Dear mother of Joe Kehoe (deceased), Catharine (Gerry) Dool, Fred Kehoe, Freda Kehoe and Willard (Ann) Kehoe. Grandma will be sadly missed by her several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her many brothers and sisters. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Zelda Hannah along with her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family received friends at the Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Monday from 1-3pm & 6-8pm. The Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bedford on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 1:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial followed at Scared Heart Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the charity of your choice. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

As you walk or drive through Sharbot Lake, you may notice blue and green lights throughout the Village and surrounding area. Community Living -North Frontenac has joined many other Community Living agencies across the province to provide a powerful message that people with disabilities have the same desire to become members of service clubs, attend concerts and theatre, participate in religious celebrations, neighbourhood get-togethers, be employed, join volunteers networks and enjoy vacations. We are shining a light on all the possibilities to assist people with a disability and community members in Central and North Frontenac!

2023 is a bit of a milestone year as the COVID pandemic is showing signs of slowing down, this allows Community LivingNorth Frontenac to resume with May activities while celebrating 47 years of service excellence in the community. Alongside the Shine a Light Campaign, Community Living agencies across the province are hosting different celebrations in May, these celebrations include barbeques, municipal proclamations and flag raisings. On April 25th, Mayor Frances Smith declared May as Community Living Month. During this declaration Mayor Smith thanked all Com-

In Memory of Fern Hayes

January 8, 1948 - May 5, 2011

munity Living employees and volunteers for enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities. We will also be hosting a Spaghetti dinner on May 17th and a BBQ on May 26th. Please come and help us celebrate these events together.

Community Living-North Frontenac has been incorporated since 1976 and provides employment to 38 employees. We have many programs that include Supported Independent Living, Transitional Aged Youth, Employment Services, Out of Home Respite for Children Services, Children Service Residential, Community Participation, Adult Protective Services and Passport Funding (purchase service). Together

613-375-6254

D ONALDSON , Mary Jane

it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jane donaldson, on May 2, 2023 at the age of 69. peacefully at Kingston General Hospital. Mary passed with family at here side.

Mary was the beloved wife for 51 years of arthur. cherished mother of Jason (tracy) and erin (travis). predeceased by her parents wesley and velva vannest and sister Helen. survived by sister penny (Keith) and brother alfred (cecile).

Much loved grandmother of isaac, Makayla, abby and alexa. she will be sadly missed by extended family and friends.

in keeping with Mary’s wishes a celebration of life will be held at a later date. in the care of

t rousda L e Fu N era L Ho M e

4374 Mill st. sydenham oN

(613)376-3022

www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

613-375-6254

T ERRY T HAKE M ONUMENTS

Quality Rock of Ages #1 granite

We have purchased a large inventory of Quality Black Monuments at Special Pricing then we can pass on the savings to our customers.

NOW IS THE TIME TO Buy

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‘I make house calls’ Call Terry Thake 613-353-2460

Email-doristhake@xplornet.ca

Trousdale

Funeral home

Proudly

We see your face before us; Your voice we long to hear. We miss and love you dearly; God knows we wish you were here. Tears fall freely from our eyes, like a river, filled with grief; Our only comfort now, is that from pain, you’ve found relief Missing you today and every day. Bill and Family

funeral Home L tD. parham 613-375-6254

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We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & Now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook. 613-279-6446

Open 7 Days a Week - 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake Ontario, inside Ram’s Esso www.goodfellowsflorist.com

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

R E q UEST FOR T ENDER (RFT) RFT No. 2023-10 Steel Beam Guiderails Replacement – Two (2) Year Contract Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca

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

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

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The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFT document: “RFT No. 2023-10 Steel Beam Guiderails Replacement – Two (2) Year Contract” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 1, 2023 Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

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

T HE Cl ASSIFIEDS

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 EW A ND uSED A PP l IANCES

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,

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.

FlEA MARkET

TONI AND JP’S FLEA MARKET 6107 Hwy. 506. Final Season. Everything priced to sell. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613479-0341

FOR RENT

SINGLE ROOM, furnished, for female tenant, on 7 acres for her to enjoy. 613-375-8116

FOR SAlE

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

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

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

SMALL, HOME-BASED confectionary business (Sno.Kone, Popcorn, Cotton Candy) Established over 20 years. Numerous bookings already confirmed for 2023. 8 machines ready to serve. Call Dave 613-893-3281, or 613-484-1310

North Frontenac

Part Time Position

Direct Support Professional Includes Benefits Package

Community Living – North Frontenac is hiring a 1-Year Contract Part Time Direct Support

Professional. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional attributes and a high level of leadership while providing support in recreation, life skills development, person centered planning and the facilitation of personal outcomes. The Direct Support

Professional will provide flexible supports that is responsive to the needs of the person while promoting independence.

Driver’s license, Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract will be required. First Aid & CPR is an asset. At least 2 Covid Vaccines required.

Preference will be given to individuals with a Developmental Service Worker diploma, however related work experience will be considered.

Must be available to work, days/evenings/ weekends with dedicated work hours.

If you think that you are the right person to join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to Estelle DiCintio at edicintio@clnf.ca or drop off at 1025 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, ON by noon, Thursday, May 25, 2023.

HuNTING

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

SERVICES

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

ANyTHING METAl

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

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

PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

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

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

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

TOWING

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

yARD SAlE

2787 ALTON ROAD East, Sydenham, May 19th, 20th & 22nd. Patio furniture, Party-lite candles, Wheel Barrel, Pampered Chef items, Electric Meat Slicer, and much more.

YARD/GARAGE SALE. Saturday May 20 8am

- 12pm. 4379 Verona Sand Road, Verona. Collectibles, household garden and lawn items. YARD SALE, 2583 Harlowe RD, May 20-21, Good clean goods, 4x6 trailer, 16.5hp lawn tractor, collectibles, tape printer, odds & ends and much more

P UBLIC C OUNCIL M EETING M Ay 19, 2023

Re: Amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law

Take Notice That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Public Meeting on May 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Participation will be in-person or through electronic particiapation.

Purpose and Effect: To consider a Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges By-law more specifically to amend the following:

• Schedule ‘E’ – Planning: Proposed Fees for Planning Applications

• Schedule ‘G’ – Cemeteries: Remove Fees for Interment/Disinterment and include “As Set out in the Contract for Interments as amended from time to time”

And That interested parties may contact the undersigned for information or a copy of the proposed Fee Schedule; And That any person may make written and/or verbal representation either in support or in opposition of the proposed fees.

Dated this 5th day of May, 2023.

Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North

Frontenac

613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

Belong Sharbot Lake

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season. The pricing is higher, but comparable, to the other two nearby lunch options in Sharbot Lake.

The dinner menu will be less diner and more fine dining oriented, and will also be priced accordingly.

“If people go to a place like the Keg in Kingston, and do the whole Keg experience, steak, a couple of beers, dessert, it probably costs $70 to $75 a person. It may be more than that here, but only a few dollars more,” he said.

While everyone dining in for supper does not need to go for the ‘whole Belong’ experience, the dinner menu will not include burgers and sandwiches, which are only available at lunch or at

Adult Day Service Recreation Lead

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

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

Primary Duties:

The Adult Day Service (ADS) Recreation Lead will work closely with all other ADS staff to plan and implement an Adult Day Service. The ADS Recreation Lead will work with groups or provide individual support for clients with differing needs. The ADS Recreation Lead will take the lead on recreation within the program, adapting activities to meet the needs/ goals of all participants. The ADS Recreation Lead ensures quality care through coordination and oversight of other staff and volunteers. Physical demands of the job include assisting with transfers and client care as well as room set-up and take down. Please reference our website for a more detailed job description: https://www. sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities

Requirements:

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

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

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

• Strong leadership skills and ability to be flexible.

• Strong communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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

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

To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to chantal.tyrell@sfcsc.ca with Adult Day Service Recreation Lead in the subject line by May 19, 2023.

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

the takeout counter.

How Belong Sharbot Lake will navigate its commitment to fine food, local ingredients, fair pay for suppliers and staff alike, while thriving in a rural area like Sharbot Lake, will take time to figure out.

“Give me a year of operation and I should know what I’m doing,” Long said He won’t be doing it all alone, however. His wife Sheryl Brooks, and three of their 5 children, Hannah and Grace on a full-time basis and Daniel on the weekends, will be working with him, and they bring their own skillsets and experience to the restaurant.

Belong Sharbot Lake will be an interesting experiment for the Long family, and for the local community as well. ■

Community Living Month

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these services support 11 children and 69 adults in the Central/North Frontenac area.

As always, if you have questions or concerns related to Community Living-North Frontenac feel free to contact me at dwalsh@clnf.ca. ■

D&G Total Home Improvements is Seeking Full and/or Part-Time labourers - $18/hr

• Must have transportation to Parham Contact Darrell 613-583-0146 ddaawg@outlook.com

HORSE AUCTION

Saturday, May 13, 10 AM

Renfrew Pontiac Livestock

18156 Hwy 17, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0

“Eastern Ontario’s Horse Auction of Choice!”

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

Note: Consign your horses early for optimum advertising!

Watch www.theauctionhunt.com for photos and updates!

**Trucking Available** For information or to consign contact: Jim Beere - Auctioneer 613-326-1722

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

TOWNSHIP OF

C ENTRA l F RONTENAC

REqUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP-FA-2023-02 LED Lighting Retrofit

ISSUED: May 08,2023

CLOSING: Tuesday June 06, 2023, 3:00pm

TENDER DOCUMENTS: Available at Township Office or by email.

The Township of Central Frontenac is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to retrofit lighting at various facilities to LED. The goal of this project is to reduce operating costs, improve lighting, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The Submission Deadline is 3:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday June 06, 2023. Quotes received later than the stated date and time will be returned to the proponent unopened.

Submissions will be open in public at the Municipal office at 3:05 p.m. local time. For more information contact Terry Asselstine tasselstine@centralfrontenac. com 613-279-2935 x 245.

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

Thursday May 11

BATTERSEA - WHAT COVID TAUGHT US

ABOUT BASS FISHING 6:30pm. Storrington Centre. Presentation by Dr. David Phillip, avid angler & reseacher.

Friday May 12

NORTHBROOK - MAMMOTH YARD SALE

9am-2pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Hosted by the church & the Alzheimer Society. Gently used items, church baking table & pie bake sale! Info Pam Lemke 613827-6700

BATTERSEA - SALT PRESENTATION & LUNCH 11am. Storrington Centre. Privacy & Home Security presentation followed by lunch. FREE event, pre-registration required online at www.frontenacsalt.ca or 613-376-6477.

BOLINGBROKE - VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON

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

SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Ham Dinner, $17. Legion opens at 3pm.

Saturday May 13

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

BOLINGBROKE - COMMUNITY GARAGE

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

GODFREY - COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

8-10:30am. Piccadilly Hall. Hosted by Councillor Nicki Gowdy with the fire dept! Dis 4 Rec Committee & RFCS will also be there.

VERONA - DON AND LINDA’S GARDEN

MARKET 9am-1pm. 4309 Maple. Providing local produce, pick and pull garden, May to October. 343-422-411- or goodwolf@ sympatico.ca

ARDEN - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 9am1pm. Springwood Cottage Resort. Hosted by the Arden United Church. Variety of vendors, cash canteen. To participate contact Judy Kennedy jakennedy002@hotmail.com

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

Smoke 12-2pm. Check FB for info.

PARHAM - GIANT FLEA MARKET & VENDOR

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

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

INVERARY - 3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY

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

DENBIGH - MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON

TEA 1-3pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Prizes for best dressed, admission donation at door. HARROWSMITH - MUSEUMS AND FIRST NATIONS 2pm. South Frontenac Museum. Presented by Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator, UBC. Admission by donation, limited seating. RSVP southfrontenacmuseum@ gmail.com

HARROWSMITH - SHS 150 TRIVIA NIGHT 6:30pm. Harrowsmith Brewing Company .

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

Sunday May 14

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

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

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

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 10 29 010 030 02200 0000; 70 Arbuckle Lane, Perth Road; PIN 362500092 (LT); File No.21-01; Minimum Tender Amount: $20,516.61

2. Roll No. 10 29 060 020 06405 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36291-0301 (LT); File No. 21-28; Minimum Tender Amount: $6,472.85

3. Roll No. 10 29 070 060 25915 0000; South Frontenac; PIN 36296-0426 (LT); File No. 21-37; Minimum Tender Amount: $14,771.14

4. Roll No. 10 29 080 040 14601 0000; Hinchinbrooke Rd.; PIN 36147-0051 (LT); File No. 21-43; Minimum Tender Amount: $8,943.78

5. Roll No. 10 29 080 090 01150 0000; Quinte Conservation Lane; PIN 36147-0198 (LT); File No. 21-45; Minimum Tender Amount: $10,074.00

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

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

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

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

Phone: 613-376-3027 ext. 2347, Email: dt@southfrontenac.net.

Monday May 15

HARROWSMITH - COVID-19 VACCINE

CLINIC 10am-3pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

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

Tuesday May 16

FLINTON - FLINTON DINERS 10am-1pm. Flinton Hall. Breaded pork chops, salad, roll & dessert. RSVP Andrew 613-336-8934 x 229

Wednesday May 17

SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 1:30-3pm. Sydenham Public Library. How can Home and Community Care help and what is it? Register Katie.buckley@sfcsc.ca or 613-376-6477 x 205

SYDENHAM - UNDERSTANDING HOME & COMMUNITY CARE 1:30pm. Sydenham Public Library. Register with Katie 613-3766477 x 205. Followed by support group.

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

Thursday May 18

SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY CAFE

1-3pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Advanced care planning workshop. Info and resources from palliative & hospice care, Alzheimer society, pharmacy, estate planning, OPP & more. Free for all ages. For more information, call/e-mail Juana 613-279-3151 ext 106, juanag@rfcs.ca

SHARBOT LAKE - OPEN MIC LIVE MUSIC - COUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN 1-4pm Thursdays. Sharbot Lake Legion. Bring your instrument & have fun!

SHARBOT LAKE ON - ROUTINE VACCINE CLINIC 3-5pm. Public Health Office Sharbot Lake. By appointment only.

VERONA - COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC 3-5pm. Verona Lions Hall.

Friday May 19

SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. BBQ Steak, $17. Legion

opens at 3.

Saturday May 20

SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT

BREAKFAST 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). In support of Villages Beautiful. Adults $10.00, Kids 6-10 $6. 5 & under Free

FLINTON - GARAGE AND BAKE SALE

10am-3pm. St. John the Evangelist . Furniture, Clothing, Books, Baked Goods, and so much more

MABERLY - PLANT SALE 10am-5pm. Unusual Acres . Herbs, veg, flowers, hot peppers. PLEVNA - 1ST ANNUAL SPRING SALE 10am-2pm. Clarendon Central Public School. Plant, yard & bake sale. Info 613-479-2264 or Jilene 613-479-0174

ARDEN - ARDEN COMMUNITY BBq 11am3pm. Kennebec Hall. Free Family Fun, Food, Games and Activities.

HARLOWE - OLDE TYME FIDDLERS 1-5pm Third Saturday of every month. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, Entertainers $2. All welcome, refreshments available. Info Marie 613-3362557

ARDEN - VICTORIA DAY FIREWORKS 9pm. Kennebec Recreation Park. Canteen & free will donation jar. Info Wanda 613-335-3186 or wmharrison067@gmail.com. Rain date May 21.

Sunday May 21

HARROWSMITH - TAKE-OUT BEEF DINNER

Golden Links Hall. Advance Tickets only, cut off date Wed May 17. Tickets $20, available at gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington & Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410. MABERLY - PLANT SALE 10am-5pm. Unusual Acres . Herbs, veg, flowers, hot peppers. Wednesday May 24

OMPAH - COMMUNITY CAFE 11am. Ompah Hall. Join us for a day of natural wellness: lifestyle and health information from Dr. Doneisha Dodd (naturopath), edible landscape gardening info from Connections Adult Learning. Free for seniors 60+. For more information, call/e-mail Juana 613-279-3151 ext 106, juanag@rfcs.ca

Error in Cloyne Column

To our readers in the Cloyne-Northbrook. There were several errors in the Cloyne column last week (May 4) regarding the Warlich family. There is a raffle draw underway for the family which will take place on May 19. But the rest of the item was filled with errors. As well, the

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Granite Ridge Education Center Talent Show

By Rhonda Watkins

The Roof Was Rocking Last Wednesday Night At The Granite Ridge Education Center Talent Show!

I had no idea there was so much amazing talent at GREC! The evening was filled with many talented vocalists; including a wonderfully enthusiastic version of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up by Toey Amodeo and Dolly Parton's Jolene by Aurora Davis that would have had Dolly herself smiling! Two karate pros, two pianists, a beatboxer, fabulous gymnastics and Wade Babluck the magician made this night perfect! There was something for everybody in Sharbot Lake that night!

The teachers started the night off with a toe tapping hot White Stripes number and they brought Charlie Watkins (vocals) Mason Moore (guitar) and Cobe Wilson (bass guitar) out to complete their performance for a great rendition of You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones. In fact, I did get everything I wanted that night, including five delicious desserts at their dessert auction! Well, that is except for one excellent KitKat cake with a cute little graduation

cap on top that went for $135!! WOW! The whole evening (admission fee and auction) brought $1700 in for the grade 8 trip this year. They are going by train to Montreal for 3 days at the end of June and plan to jet boat, climb Mount Royal, go to La Ronde, tour the Old Port, visit the Biodome and of course eat crepes and sample Montreal smoked meat sandwiches. If you enjoyed the Talent Show, you won't want to miss their next fundraisers! A fundraising ball tournament is coming up on May 27th and a community yard sale and plant sale will follow on June 3rd.

TOWNSHIP OF SO u TH FRONTENAC

News & Public Notices

Notice of Public Meetings

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

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

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

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

Be Prepared in an Emergency

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

Official Plan Open House

Our next Open House on the Draft Official Plan is May 23, 2023 at 7 pm in Sunbury at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. For details on the draft Official Plan, see the project page at engagefrontenac.ca.

Construction and Road Closures

It’s construction season! Be sure to watch this section or engagefrontenac.ca in the coming months for updates on construction projects around the Township as we work to improve our roads.

• Alton Road West – Road reconstruction will begin May 2023 until September 2023. Major road works are being carried out by Township Forces. No closure required.

• Battersea Road – Road reconstruction work remains on schedule and will continue through to July 31. Work is being completed by Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. No closure required.

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

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Summer Kickoff Music Festival

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

Frontenac Farmers Market Opening Day – May 19

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

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Sale of Land by Public Tender

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

Bids and Tenders

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

• RFP-PS-2023-18 – Glendower Netsports Court Updgrades.

Submissions must be received by 1 pm on May 17. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac. See our Tenders page on our website for full details.

Job Opportunities

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

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

Upcoming Meetings

• May 16, 2023 – Council, 7 pm

• May 18, 2023 – Police Services Board, 9 am

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.

All Landfills Now Open for the Summer Season

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

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

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

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

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

• Salem, 1779 Devil Lake Road, Westport: Tuesdays

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

The Sydenham, Hartington and Storrington branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library have new hours starting in May. The Sydenham Library will now be open six days a week. See our website or the KFPL website for the new dates and times.

Spring Opening of Fields and Diamonds

Township sports fields are now open for the season. We’ll continue to monitor conditions and may need to close fields and diamonds if they become saturated. The decision to close Township fields is based on conditions that can potentially make the sport fields unsafe or damaged, such as standing water, muddy areas and frost or frozen ground

Noise By-law Enforcement

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

Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program

The deadline to apply for a grant for our Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program is May 19, 2023. Please see www. southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ for eligibility requirements and to apply.

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Photos L to R: Toey Amodeo performs Never Gonna Give You Up; Nic Ahiers plays guitat; Aurora Davis sings Dolly Parton’s Jolene.

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Kingston Rotary Recognizes Frontenac Residents

Each Rotary year The Rotary Club of Kingston recognizes 3 club members and 3 community non-member citizens with Paul Harris Fellows for demonstrating exemplary models of Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self”. This year, however, four PHFs went to community citizens and two to club members.

A Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) is a member who donates $1000 USD to the Rotary Foundation. In this case, as PHF honourees the Club contributes $1000.00 for each person honoured.

Among the four community members to be honoured are two women from South Frontenac, Ruth Shannon from Sunbury and Judy Borovskis from Inverary.

Judy Borovskis

Inverary resident Judy Borovskis was the second community recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Judy's husband, Bruno, was a founding member and a Past President of the St. Catharines Lakeshore Rotary. As a result Judy became a regular host of Rotary Exchange students. She has housed students from Australia, South Africa, France, and Denmark and still stays in touch with each of them.

For the past 11 years, Judy has been Treasurer for the Inverary Youth Activities Group Ball Park. Her volunteer work includes fundraising, running the canteen, recruiting volunteers, and maintenance.

She has also completed three major park upgrades: the modernization and expansion of the Children's Playground; demolition, and expansion of the washrooms with the addition of wheelchair accessibility, and; installation of new LED lights ball diamond lights.

Judy writes the weekly Inverary column for the Frontenac News and is the hall booking and rental coordinator for the Inverary United Church

Ruth Shannon

Ruth and her husband, Dudley, operate Shanlake farms in Sunbury. They have 3 children and several grandchildren.

Ruth is best known as a volunteer with Frontenac 4H as a leader and volunteer for 50 years teaching the motto, "Learn to do by doing”.

She has mentored countless youth to learn important life skills with emphasis on cooking, sewing, and crafts. She has also led vet and sheep clubs.

As well, she was the founder of Sunbury’s annual pork BBQ a fundraiser for the 4H awards night.

Ruth has helped organize several fundraisers for people in crisis such Cheryl Dickson where she was paralyzed by a round bale and with Mckala’s dream, to help University Hospital Foundation raise money to help families with kids with cancer for accommodations and fuel.

She has worked on local and international plowing matches, the Federation of Agriculture and her local church.

She received the Volunteer of the Year award for South Frontenac Township a few years ago for dedication in her community. ■

around the Maypole at a spring celebration at the school last week.

Ruth Shannon & Judy Borovskis.