Vol.23 No.19

Local Farms Gear Up For The Season, Each In Their Own Way

By Jeff Green

There are a number of constants in the world of gardening: seeds, water, sun, soil. And there are variables. Many, many variables.

Are the seeds viable? Is there enough sun, too much sun, enough water, the right kind of soil? And everything changes from year to year, week to week, even day to day.

The same is true for gardeners, and for those who make the fateful decision to sell bedding plants, garden produce, or both, success depends on controlling what is under their control, and being able to adapt to the ever changing reality on the ground.

For Reid Parkhill, of Fen Valley Farm near Sharbot Lake, that meant jumping out of bed at 3:30am, early this week, to uncover a row of greens.

“I happened to wake up, and saw that the temperature had dropped to 2 degrees. The row covers I use sometimes will freeze to the tops of the greens if it freezes, and I did not want to take the chance, so I came out to pull off the row cover just in case. The plants are frost hardy, but getting iced over by the cover could brown the tops.”

Although it is still mid-May, the greens are already hitting the market, thanks in part to a season-extending hoop greenhouse he put in last fall, along with a couple of new garden plots.

Parkhill started his market season last weekend at the Perth Market, and will also be at the opening day of the Harrowsmith Market on Friday. Fen Valley Farm will be at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market again this year, which begins July 1. In addition, he supplies greens to two restaurants, Gather in Perth and Belong in Sharbot Lake, and is starting to take online orders from the public at Fenvalleyfarm.ca this week.

The greens will be followed by other produce later in the season, but they are a core part of the business plan at Fen Valley.

It is a plan that has been taking shape for a few years, ever since Reid and his wife Sarah bought the first of two 60 acre par-

cels on the Tryon Road, with the intention of making a go of it in Frontenac County.

Since then, they built a tiny house, then a larger one on the second parcel, and have welcomed their first child.

They began gardening, with a focus on permaculture when they first arrived, putting in some fruit and nut trees, starting an asparagus bed, etc.

Reid then took a job which required a commute, not to the city however, but to the Patchwork Gardens in Battersea, which was an experience that was pivotal to the development of Fen Valley.

“At Patchwork, they have been growing vegetables for 21 years, I think, and they know a lot about how to grow, how to treat employees, everything,” he said. “I tell anyone who says they are interested in farming that the best thing they can do is get a job on a farm. I learned so much working at Patchwork.”

When Reid and Sarah went to Frontenac Business Services to vet their business plan, they were pleased when they were told that “it might actually work”. So far, revenue from the farm has mostly been reinvested in the business, and Sarah has a job locally which helps pay the bills.

It's never going to be an easy business, but between the markets, the restaurants and the local market, the transformation of what had been used as pasture land for decades, has been developed back into productive farmland. Fen Valley farms could be a local success story in a region where agriculture has been on the decline for many years.

Later in the season, Fen Valley will have seasonal vegetables to sell, and successive plantings of greens should be available all the way until Christmas time. The mix will change as conditions change, but with any luck the supply will remain steady through all three seasons. All of the produce is grown using organic farming principles, without the use of synthetic fertilisers or herbicides.

Mark Millar of Sydenham had a different introduction to farming on the property he calls Sloat's Lake Farm, than Reid Parkhill did near Sharbot Lake.

He was born on the property where he farms, on Alton Road just north of Sydenham (at the junction with Bedford Rd), which has been in his family for generations.

“When we were kids, we lived in a house near the road, and our mother would send us back here to play all afternoon. She would head out to the back porch and call us in for supper when it was time. Aside from that, we were free to roam,” Mark recalled last week, from the edge of one of the garden beds that he is preparing for planting this year.

He has had a varied career in the building trades, working on large construction projects in a management capacity, but for the last 15 years Mark has been developing the farm property, building a new house, and learning about organic and biodynamic farming techniques from people like Janette Hasse and others.

He decided to name the farm Sloat's Lake Farm as a nod to the United Empire Loyalist roots of the region and his family.

“Our Farm is named in honour of my Great Grandfather Lieutenant Michael Henry Sloat, the original UEL Settler to come to Loughborough Township. He set up the first mill at his own expense and Sydenham Lake was originally named Sloat's Lake. The mill was sold after his death in 1833,” he says on his website.

Most of Mark's produce is sold through what he calls his honour stand, at the roadside in front of his property.

In season, that will include: beets, brussels sprouts, carrots, collards, corn, kale, leeks, head lettuces, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, tomatoes, radishes, strawberries and raspberries.

This month he is selling tomato and pepper starts, which he started under lights at the house and then brought out to a small greenhouse later in April and early May.

He also overwinters seed potatoes in barrels buried under straw, which he has pulled out and has prepared for planting.

“I use some old techniques and new ideas as well,” he said, “but no artificial fertilizers. We have horses and I use the manure, as well as sheep, pig and chicken manure at times and get all my seeds from companies that provide organic and heirloom varieties. Over the long weekend and next weekend he will be selling the 1500 or so seedlings he has developed, mostly at the farm gate.

“I think it is an advantage for gardeners to buy plants that have been grown in local conditions and are tied to our season,” he said, “at least that is what I have found to be the best.”

Aside from selling seedlings, Mark is hard at work putting up deer fencing, growing on pea plants so he can begin harvesting and selling peas in June, and planning out the rest of the growing season.

Up in Clarendon, Sarah Weight and Pete Nilson have been developing Unusual Acres for the last five years. They have been exploring worm composting, and many other natural fertilizing techniques along the way.

At one point in the evolution of Unusual Acres, they were developing insect casings as a potential food source, and had success, but regulatory issues made bringing a product to market quite difficult. They grow garlic for sale in August, as well as a lot of different squash and pumpkins. In the fall, they organise a large event that combines their farm business with a passion for Halloween, in the weeks and days preceding Halloween.

A couple of years ago, Sarah and Pete put in a large, heated greenhouse, where they are able to grow extremely strong and healthy seedlings, which they will be selling this weekend at a farm gate plant sale.

“The greenhouse allows us to start early, and we like to grow herbs, tomatoes and peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and flowers that are ready to go in the garden and really take off,” said Pete. “We quite like hot peppers, and we have some very hot ones for sale, and some that don't pack as much punch.”

About 140 guests enjoyed the Community High Tea at the Storrington Lion’s hall in Sunbury on Saturday, May 13th. Good food, beautiful decor and wonderful guests. All proceeds from the tea are given to the Child Life Specialist program at KGH.

Mark Miller of Sloat's Lake Farem

They will also have basil, lavender, oregano, thyme, and flowers (marigolds, several varieties of petunia, verbena, borage and more). These are three of the many farm and garden businesses that dot the landscape in Frontenac County. As the garden season hits high gear this weekend, plants that are sourced locally and regionally are for sale at places like Silverbook Gardens, which grows and sells seedlings, and has been a fixture in Sydenham for decades. Other retailers, such as 1010 Garden Centre in Sharbot Lake that has been operating for over 10 years, sells plants they bring in, as well as soils, compost, mulch, and other materials for gardening and landscaping. Even unrelated businesses, such as Atkinson's Building Centre (Hartington) and Ram's Esso (Sharbot Lake) have a good selection of plants for sale at this time of year.

This weekend, the Harrowsmith Farmers Mar-

ket kicks off a new season with music, plants, food, and local beer on Friday afternoon. And all weekend, plant sales are underway in every community. And while the anniversary of the 2022 Derecho is looming on Saturday, nothing can stop the enthusiasm

All Agree - Matthew Street ‘Never To Be Mentioned’ In Council Again

By Craig Bakay

The saga of Matthew Street in Sharbot Lake may have finally come to a close at Central Frontenac Township Council’s May 9 meeting in Sharbot Lake.

When the Township embarked on extensive roadwork in downtown Sharbot Lake, the short little Matthew Street, which connects Elizabeth Street and Oso Beach, was at one time slotted to be one way. Amid public opposition, it was proposed that the one-way designation be restricted to the summer months, when the street has much less pedestrian traffic. However, that didn’t sit too well with the public either and was eventually scrapped.

All that was left was to decide on signage for pedestrians because the street does not have a sidewalk.

Council directed Public Works Manager Tyson Myers to come back with a report that would list options for signage.

more we say it’s ok for pedestrians to use the more we open ourselves to liability.”

“So, do we have to have a sign?” said Councillor Nicki Gowdy.

“I’m fine with that (no sign),” said Myers. “As long as we never mention Matthew Street in Council again.”

Middleton suggested perhaps a stop sign on the Trail at Matthew for traffic coming from Road 38.

He said that would give right of way to traffic coming down Wing Crescent and the Trail coming from the government docks.

“An all-way stop is the first thing that comes to mind,” said Myers.

That would put stop signs on the K & P Trail in both directions, Wing Crescent and the bottom of Matthew Street.

“Let’s do that then,” said Smith.

Council opted for all-way stop signs at the bottom of Matthew Street.

of growers at this time of year, be they full time farmers, backyard or even front porch gardeners.

But, in the words of Mayor Francis Smith, “nobody picked an option.”

“I would rather none of the options,” said Councillor Bill Everett. “I personally would prefer no sign or a sign that does not suggest the Township is taking any responsibility for the actions of pedestrians or vehicles and something like a trail sign does not suggest any responsibility.

“But it is a road,” said Smith. “There’s official liability (and) I don’t think we can just call it a trail.

Everett noted that the Township does have many roads that have no signs referring to pedestrians.

“But this one is different in that it is in the village and it’s well trafficked with people in all sorts of carriers,” said Smith.

Councillor Craig Middleton asked what was wrong with the first option suggesting a “Watch for Pedestrians” sign.

“Those are usually used when you’re coming up to a pedestrian crosswalk or bus stop,” said Myers. “The

With that, the great Mathew Street controversy came to an end Parking on Road 38 at Cardinal Cafe

Council directed staff to come back with suggestions following “numerous complaints” of people parking in the no-parking zone adjacent to 14154 Rd. 38 (the Cardinal Café) in Sharbot Lake.

“As somebody who doesn’t sit very

Reid Parkhill, of Fen Valley Farm near Sharbot Lake

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Museums and First Nations

by Wilma Kenny

Last Saturday South Frontenac Museum had a full house come to hear a presentation about the complicated relationship between museums and indigenous peoples. Miriam Clavir, a long-time summer resident of the Frontenacs, and retired Senior Conservator at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC, titled her talk “Challenges, Changes and Common Ground”. Emphasizing that a conservator’s job is to care for a collection, not curate (select and organize) it, she spoke of some of the challenges faced and lessons learned in working with the museum’s extensive collection of west coast art and artifacts.

She referred to conflicting viewpoints that raised questions as to what, why, for whom and how was the museum preserving things for other people? Just because an item is in a museum, must it be preserved by the museum? To Europeans, precious items are likely to be protected, kept in cupboards, on high shelves, so they can’t be damaged. They go into museums where they aren’t touched, loved or used. Aboriginal people, on the contrary, see special items such as potlatch gifts as something to be used, touched and loved. Should a museum lend out its artifacts, so

CF Council Cont. from p2 high in her car, you can’t see,” said Mayor Francis Smith.

4-day week for Public Works in summer

Following a unanimous straw vote of some 15 - 20 public works employees to leave things as they are, Council voted 6-3 to leave Public Works hours at Monday to

they can be used, even though this use may put the physical preservation of the item in danger? Where does the meaning lie in a physical object?

For example, the memorial poles in one graveyard are gradually disintegrating in exposure to the weather: tourists have commented “Your people should look after them better.” The elders’ reply came that these poles are intended to gradually return to the earth.

Damage is what impairs the function of an item: “damage” becomes a social, not a material definition. On the other hand, deterioration caused by neglect can cause needless damage, and is not good.

Some conservation may threaten the authenticity of an item; the most skillful fibreglass repair to a wooden item may be unacceptable, where wood, even of another species, might be all right.

“Respect and listen,” Clavir summarized: “be prepared to think outside the box, to recognize intangible conditions, work through emotions to arrive at satisfactory solutions. There is a role for the museum, but not necessarily a ‘traditional’ one.”

The afternoon ended with servings of Clavir’s favourite ice cream all around. ■

Friday (40 hours) from Nov. 1 to March 31 and Monday to Thursday (4-10 hour days) from April 1 to Oct. 31.

Bank Hours

Council approved the drafting of a letter to the Royal Bank asking them to reconsider its reduction in ‘in-person’ hours at the Sharbot Lake Branch. The branch is now open 3 days a week. It was previously open from Monday-Friday. The letter says that Council believes the reduction may lead to further reductions in hours or a closure which would be detrimental to

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Your article on NFTC was perfect. Our neighbourhood, Mica Point, Gull, Cedar Haven and Island Drive have been sending letters, e-mails and telephone calls to them for ages, as well as going to their office.

There is one thing which I found quite humorous which is the remark by Craig Hinschberger.

“I welcome NFTC customers to call me on my personal cell phone, 519-6303989”. If we could call him, we could call 911. The problem was we didn’t have a phone so how could we phone him?

- Jean Cooke

Community Living

Community Living’s Dean Walsh and his dedicated team of employees are to be congratulated on their Shine a Light Campaign and their inclusive message that people with disabilities have the same desires as all of us. A case in point is David Yerxa, a disabled person living independently with his wife, Ann Bertrim, also disabled, thanks to the CL-NF programme, “Supported Independent Living”. Proud and successful in managing their own household, David and Ann have been

our businesses and community.

“I’ve been there on days when they’re closed and heard people say that if they closed, they’d open an account in Perth and do their shopping there,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn said that the impending closure of the Bank of Montreal branch in Northbrook started with reduced hours. ■

able to develop well organized routines and approaches to living that work for them. And with CL-NF’s Passport Funding service, David can hire drivers to transport him to his many destinations of work and play, allowing him full engagement with his community which heartily welcomes his presence and his varied initiatives. Poised to do yet another swim-a-thon of thirty lengths in the Perth Pool (with proceeds going to the Sharbot Lake and Perth Food Banks), David had an unfortunate fall that resulted in a trip to the Perth Hospital. Unperturbed, David immediately cancelled and rescheduled his swim for “a few weeks down the road”. Talk about inspirational grit and determination! Happy Community Living Month, everyone!

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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.

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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;

$5,805.19 except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or taxsale@ southfrontenac.net or you may contact Jesse Collins, Acting Deputy Treasurer, The Corporation of South Frontenac, 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0, Phone: 613-376-3027 ext. 2347, Email: dt@southfrontenac.net.

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey

Cloyne / Northbrook Stephanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch

Godfrey Kelli McRobert

Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin

Henderson Jean Brown

Inverary Judy Borovskis

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck

353-6653

613-333-2224

613-376-6665

336-2516

353-1768

325-1354

278-2127

Ompah Linda Rush 479-2570

Marily Seitz

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

Christine Teal

Perth Road Peter Bird

Plevna Rhonda Watkins

Sydenham Karen Brawley

Verona Debbie Lingen

ARDEN

Wanda Harrison

479-2855

375-6219

375-6525

353-7303

613-264-5325

376-9848

613-335-3186

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With the first summer long weekend just a few days away, • the Kennebec Recreation Committee is excited that the annual Victoria Day fireworks display will be held at dusk on Saturday, May 20, at the ball field (Recreation Park) behind the Post Office. The canteen is fully stocked and there will be volunteers at the gate. A free will donation from the spectators will enable the committee to hold the fireworks again in 2024. Hope to see you there and watch out for the mosquitos. Let’s hope that there is not the repeat performance of no hydro this year!!

A great way to start out your long weekend is to skip over •

to Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake for the all you can eat breakfast hosted by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions. The breakfast is open for early risers and those that sleep in a little, running from 8am to 11am. This month’s breakfast is in support of Villages Beautiful. Adults $10.00 kids 6 – 10 $6.00 and under free. Coffee hour, 10am at the church continues as does Bible • study, Wednesday 7pm at the church.

B ATTERSEA /S TORRINGTON

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

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

Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will be holding its • first train operating day this year on Saturday, 20 May, from 12 noon till 3 pm. Location is adjacent to the ballpark in Battersea. Members of the public are invited to join club members to view and ride the club's miniature trains. No admission to this event is charged. However, donations to help the club maintain and expand its trains and facilities are welcome.

Volunteers are wanted for the South Frontenac Summer

• Kickoff Music Festival taking place on May 27th from 4pm –10pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. Consider lending a hand! Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net for more information and to get involved.

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

ClOyNE - N ORTHBROO k

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

Barnova Studios, Open May to Sept. Landscape in acrylic.

• Close up landscape & nature photography. 613-336-8691.

The Lions Club of LOL hope you have your pups and walk- • ing shoes ready for Sunday, May 28th when we are hosting the Dog Guide Walk. Registration starts at 9am. Check out the fence done by NAEC students. Activities include bouncy castle, treat bags, prizes for best dressed, and best trick. The Lions canteen tent will be open. The event goes until 1pm.

The Northbrook Lions Farmers Market opens Saturday June •

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3rd from 10-1pm. Celebrations include lots of vendors, live music, kids activities, canteen tent and free cupcakes! We are excited for our third season. Come check us out!

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR

Gail Fritsch

613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

The Denbigh Recreation Committee would like to thank ev- • eryone for all your support at the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Saturday. June Chatson won the prize for the best dressed. Evelyn Petzold was wearing the best fascinator. All the ladies took home a Carnation. We hope everyone enjoyed their afternoon.

The New Apostolic Church Congregation in Denbigh would • like to thank everyone who came for the pancake breakfast last weekend. With all your breakfast donations and special donations given from No Frills and Metro in Renfrew we were able together to help the Denbigh Community Foodbank, which is always a great cause. Thank you, everyone!

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

GODFREy

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

On Wednesday, May 10th at around 4-4:15pm a fail-to re- • main occurred on Hwy 38 south of Verona Sand Road, just out front of the Revell Ford Used Car lot. The vehicle that fled was a 2007-2011 Black Chevy Pick Up with after-market rims, a male white driver. The vehicle will be missing the driver-side mirror. If anyone sees a truck matching this description, please note the lic plate and notify the OPP with the information.

H ARROWSMITH

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee each year places • five (5) three foot high planters out in the village. One at each end and three (3) in the middle of town. These were stored

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

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 Hardware in Verona. For information call 613-372-2410.

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

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

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

• off Music Festival at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith will be held from 16:00 to 22:00 PM. Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net for more information or to volunteer to help.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

We welcome home our own Rebecca Kelsey for a visit after • completing a course in Windsor. Other than the black flies she’s enjoying her family time..

Ole Tyme Fiddlers in Harlowe Sat May 20 from 1- 5. Entertainers pay $2.00 and the general public $5;00.

Our Pine Meadow People enjoyed a special pet visit from • “Annie” a wonderful dog accompanied by owner/companion “M.J”. Thanks to all who do special pet visits and pet therapy at Pine Meadow.

The Henderson United Church yard sale is s Sat. June 10 • and Sat. June 24 in Henderson at the hall from 8 to 12 noon. In order to receive your donations of gently used items from May 21 until June 7 please call 336-2467 or 336-9234 to set up a drop off time.

INVERARy

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Thank You! to Matt Menard and Van Heddegem Plumbing • for their quick response and fix at Inverary United Church last week. Your donation of time, repair, and expert advice is greatly appreciated!

Native Plant Sale by the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association. 9 species of perennial plants hearty in this area and attract pollinators. 4" pots are $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Order by Friday May 19th. Go to www.dogandcranberrylakes.com for more information.

Youth Dance! for all those in grades 5 to 8 on May 19 from • 7:00 to 10:00 pm. at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Adult supervision. Cost is $5.00 per person. Canteen is available.

Grand-Opening ! Back to Health Massage & Wellness in- • vites the community to drop in on May 28th from 10am. to 3pm. to meet the team and see the facility. (next door to the Cookery). It has grown with a Chiropractor, Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach AND meet Thunder, their new Mascot! Enjoy cupcakes, free giveaways and enter the draw for one of 3 gift baskets. Thunder will be available for photo-ops

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 3:00 pm.. 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 Hall – Country Music Dance, featuring music by • “Real Country” (formerly Red Rose Express) Saturday, May 27

– Doors Open at 6:30 pm. Music starts at 7. Advance tickets $20 pp. Cash Bar. More info: https://abchall.ca/country-musicdance/

MISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Deepest sympathy to Ruth Jackson of Barrie on the passing of her sister who lives in Kenya. She was a missionary in Kenya and ran a girls’ school. She and her husband were hit head on when a truck lost control, killing her instantly and severely injuring her husband. Ruth is preparing to go to Kenya to attend the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family for what you are going through.

Community Centre News: The Tritones will be entertaining • at the Music Night on Thursday, May 25th at 7:30pm. Contact Mike at 613-278-1853.

There will be a S.A.L.T. presentation on Ticks given by a rep- • resentative from the Health Department at the Friday morning coffee time on May 26th at 10am.

The Snowmobile Club hosted a special breakfast on Sunday • to say “thank you” to the many landowners who grant access to their private property for the club’s trail system and also for their hardworking volunteers.

OMPAH

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

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

Wed May 24: RFCS Community Café at the Ompah Com- • munity Hall, 10200 Road 509. Join us for a day of natural wellness! Dr. Doneisha Dodd (Naturopath) sharing nutrition & lifestyle tips, Connections Adult Learning gardening information, and an introduction to pickleball. Start at 11am, snacks and social to follow. Free event for seniors 60+. For more information, call/email Juana at 613-279-3151 ext 106, juanag@rfcs.ca

The North Frontenac Historical Society and Archives are • compiling a book on the North Frontenac Schools, Past and Present. They would appreciate the public's help in gathering information - photos, history and stories of schools of Palmerston, North and South Canonto. They are interested in Mississippi, Snow Road, Mundells, Beatty, Canonto, Wilbur, Ompah and the Mud Lake School on River Road. If you have some information please call Betty at 613-479-5537 and/or Edith at 613-479-2089.

Pickleball is available to play at the ClarMill Hall rink any time. • The nets are always up. A pickleball group is playing on Monday and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen steele 613-375-6219

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

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the

• Giant Flea Market/Vendor Fair on Saturday at the ball field.

Lots of folks came out to Godfrey for the Breakfast organized • by Nicki Gowdy...remember that there are numerous ways to get involved in the community where it is a volunteer fire fighter, a recreation committee member, the Lions club ... seniors ... oh

so many ways to give back

Speaking of Lions Club don't forget their breakfast this Sat-

• urday May 20, the profits will go to the Village Beautiful another group in our area will benefit from this activity. $10 per adult, children $6 for 6 and under at the OSO Hall from 8 to 11 am.

Condolences to the Strugnell family as well as to the family

• of the late Terry Fox who grew up in Parham. Taken way to young...thinking of you all.

Don't forget tonight is the Sharbot Lake Open Mike Music at

• the Legion from 1 to 4 pm Sounds like a toe tapping good time. Also at the Legion on Friday May 19 is the BBQ steak $17 per person opens at 3 pm

• into membership.

The Parham United Church officially welcomed Lyn Hannah

Ball season has begun and so have the black flies! Re-

• member to come prepared to the games! Here are next week's games in Parham: Monday May 22 the U9 team will play at 6:30, Tuesday at 6:30

There will be a Grade 8 ball tournament on Saturday May • 27th in Parham - come on out and support them.

PlEVNA

Rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

Plevna will be the place to be this Sat May 20th from 10am

• to 2pm for Clarendon Central Public School's 1st Annual Spring Sale!! A vendor, yard, and baKe sale, all in one event. If that wasn't enough, a BBQ, is on as well, so you don't need to go home and worry about what to cook for lunch.

Please circle Saturday May 27th at 1pm on your calendar.

• The North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives will host a community event at the Clar-Mill Hall, where they will share info about their 2022 and 2023 preservation projects. Musical entertainment for the afternoon will include; The White Family, Ron Lemke, Neville Wells and the Land O'Lakes Cloggers. Free admission, displays and Fun!

Emma Tooley and Zach Matson invite you to come and join • in the fun with them at their stag and doe on Sat May 27th at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall Tickets are $10 each and are available ahead of time by contacting the bride or groom and of their wedding party or their parents

Speaking of the Anglican Church, you are invited to Ascen- • sion Sunday on Sunday May 21st at 9AM in Plevna to take part in The Holy Eucharist with The Venerable John M. Robertson Officiating.

Sy DENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

It’s Victoria Day weekend already. Play safe, have fun and • enjoy the long weekend, folks.

Enjoy live music and a cold beer on a Friday night? The legion will have Music by Dave from 6-9 pm on Friday. What a great way to kick start the long weekend, stop in and listen to some great tunes and support our local legion. Still got your toes tappin’ and want to hear some more great music, come on back on Saturday from 6-8 pm Canadian country artist, Teagan McLaren will be playing. Check her out on her website at www. teaganmclaren.com

Welcome to the new owners of Syd’s Snack Shack in • Sydenham, formerly Jim’s Gourmet Fries. Wishing them a successful first season. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am-7pm. Be sure to stop in. Congrats on your retirement Jim, hope your en-

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Christine Kennedy from Memory Lane Florist in Sydenham taught Frontenac 4H members how to make floral arrangements. Each member planned and designed their own arrangement for Mother's Day. Members brought items for food bank in Sydenham.

Lonnie Watkins Tree Service

By Jeff Green

W hile Lonnie Watkins Tree Service is celebrating its official 25th anniversary this month, the business has much deeper roots than that.

Lonnie Watkins was raised in the wood cutting business, as both his father and grandfather cut wood on the farm and for a living, at times. When he was a kid he would cut small cedars in the marsh around his home with a Swede saw, to sell to Snell’s Cedar in Sharbot Lake.

When he turned 11, his Christmas present from his father came in a number of parcels. There were some chainsaw accessories and parts, the body of a Pioneer Partner 40, a small saw that was popular in 1982.

“We put that saw together and I was out the door to the swamp, cutting everything I could cut. And I’ve never stopped,” he said from his home last week.

“The Pioneer was eventually replaced by a Stihl saw that I bought at Barbary’s [a store that was located at Silver Lake], and then I bought my first Husky (Husquvarna) at Dean’s [Manion’s Sales and Service) and I’ve been hooked on Huskies ever since. I have 10-12 saws now,” he said.

In addition to saws, he uses other equipment, including a 17’ forestry claw that enables him to do work he

could never do otherwise.

“I think I climbed one or two trees last year. The claw does most everything”.

The claw also keeps him safe when dealing with all of the needs of his customers.

And those needs are extensive right now. When the Derecho storm hit North Frontenac a year ago this weekend, it brought massive amounts of work to tree service companies, and Watkins Tree service has been booked solid ever since, which extends all the way to the end of 2023 and even beyond.

“The devastation is amazing. I pulled down 17 hardwoods off one small property. At first I was dealing with real emergencies, pulling trees off roofs and all that. I did that straight for two months, 7 days a week last summer, and now it is more clean up and clearing woods and fields,” he said.

It reminds him a little bit of what happened when he first decided to incorporate his business, back in 1998.

“There was so much to do in the township when the ice storm hit that year, that I was encouraged to start an official business in order to get some of the local contracts. And I ended up running a crew of 11 that year.”

For years, Lonnie was working up north in Iqaluit, two weeks on and two weeks at home, helping his family and running his business, but that ended in 2004, and he has been running the tree service and firewood business exclusively since then.

When he met his wife Rhonda in 2000, he found a life partner, and also business partner to handle bookkeeping and other jobs, and now their two children, Charlie and Amy, also help out in the bush.

Years ago, Lonnie built a kiln to dry out firewood. The kiln dried wood that he sells is in high demand because of how cleanly it burns.

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While he works mostly with family now, he has run crews, on and off, over the years, and takes pride in the fact that at least two of the high school students

that he has taken on for summer and weekend work, are now working full time as foresters.

It’s rare for someone to find their calling when they are young, but for Lonnie Watkins, the forestry business still gets him up early each day, raring to get out into the bush, just as it did back in the late 70’s and early 80’s when he was out with his Swede saw cutting cedar. It’s rare for someone to find their calling when they are young, but for Lonnie Watkins, the forestry business still gets him up early each day, raring to get out into the bush, just as it did back in the late 70’s and early 80’s when he was out with his Swede saw cutting cedar. ■

Public Notice of Pesticide Use For Roadside Weed Control

The County of Lennox & Addington and its Lower Tier Municipalities (Loyalist Township and the Township of Addington Highlands) have engaged the services of Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. for the application of herbicide to control vegetation at all guiderail locations, and to control noxious weeds along the municipally owned right of ways. This pesticide use falls under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetics Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health or safety.

The following rural roadsides to be sprayed are:

County of Lennox and Addington: County Road 24/Coronation Boulevard, County Road 1 East, County Road 1 West, County Road 11, County Road 12, County Road 13, County Road 14, County Road 15, County Road 16, County Road 17, County Road 18, County Road 19, County Road 2, County Road 20, County Road 21, County Road 22, County Road 25, County Road 27, County Road 3, County Road 4, County Road 4 West, County Road 41, County Road 5/Palace Road, County Road 6, County Road 7/Church Street, County Road 8, County Road 9/River Road, County Road 10/Deseronto Road, County Road 26/Jim Snow Drive, County Road 28/Millhaven Road, County Road 23/Taylor-Kidd Boulevard

Loyalist:

Absalom Road, Big Creek Road, Brandon Road, Caton Road, Chatterson Road, Chipmunk Ridge Road, Clark Road, Doyle Road, Empey Road, Fairbanks Street, Fisk Road, Florida Road, Fralick Road, Fred Brown Road, Gift Road, Golf Course Road, Ham Road, Hegadorn Road, Howes Road, Irish Road, Love Road, Lucas Road, Maple Road, McConnell Road, McIntyre Road, Newburgh Road, Old Wilton Road, Peters Road, Rees Road, Rose Road, Scotland Road, Shane Street, Sharpe Road, Simmons Road, Switzerville Road, Thorpe Road, Vent Road, Violet Road, Wilson Road, Wing Road, Withers Road

For Roadside spraying the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used:

• ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752), containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt), and Metsulfuron-methyl;

• Gateway Adjuvant (Reg. #31470), containing the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants.

For Guiderail spraying the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used:

• ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752), containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt), and Metsulfuron-methyl;

• Gateway Adjuvant (Reg. #31470), containing the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil,and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants;

• Credit Xtreme Herbicide (Reg. #29888), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate,(present as isopropylamine and potassium salt);

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• ARSENAL Powerline Herbicide (Reg. #30203), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, (present as the isopropylamine salt).

Commencing on May 22, 2023 (weather permitting) to June 22, 2023

The following areas will NOT be sprayed:

• Roadside areas mowed and maintained as a lawn by property owners.

• Minimum 10 metre buffer from surface water and freshwater habitat.

• Locations requested not to be sprayed by adjacent landowners.

If landowners do not want the road allowance in front of their property to be sprayed they must register their request and post "No Spraying" signs at the start and finish of their property. Registration forms are available at the County of Lennox & Addington offices and will require the landowner to enter into an agreement to manage all noxious weeds on the subject frontage.

For further information contact (collect calls will be accepted):

Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. 613-938-2117 or The County of Lennox & Addington 613-354-4883

Further Information regarding weed control is available on the County website: www.lennox-addington.on.ca

Lonnie and Rhonda Watkins with their children Amy & Charlie

Sharbot Lake Family health Team

Casual Reception Position

sharbot Lake Medical Centre

This is a casual contract for Peter W. Bell Medical Professional Corp. (Bell Corp). This position provides holiday coverage for two full-time receptionists and on-call support for sick days. The medical receptionist supports the clinical and program staff with reception duties at the front desk and general clerical assistance. The receptionist is the first contact between the public and the clinic. It is essential that the receptionist communicates with respect, empathy, diplomacy, and tact.

Qualifications:

• Reputation for tact, diplomacy and discretion, and strict observance of confidentiality of office and patient information.

Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal).

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and to function well within a team environment.

• Demonstrated good organizational skills including appropriate prioritization of tasks

• At least 2 years of medical office administrative and/or receptionist experience.

• Certificate in medical office administration is an asset.

• Computer knowledge, experience with electronic medical records an asset

We offer a collegial, collaborative atmosphere with a commitment to employee and organizational development, along with a competitive salary.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be able to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or will be prior to commencing work with a patient population who are at high risk for infection.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and any questions to Deborah.Krause@ kingstonhsc.ca Executive Director

Sharbot Lake FHT. Application deadline is Friday, June 2, 2023.

Candidates requiring accommodation for the interview process are invited to state this at the time the interview is scheduled.

Card of thanks

obituary

Celebration of life

Keith Elmer Conboy

Aug 22, 1948- May 14, 2023

Keith passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 74. He will be missed by his many family and friends. He leaves behind his sons Christopher (Beth) and Andrew (Bosook) Conboy (and their mother Eleanor Conboy), and his 3 grandchildren

Levi, Jack and Ezra. He also leaves his siblings Ron Conboy, Ruth McKee (Ralph), and George Conboy (Darlene) as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Blanche (Garrett) Conboy. Keith was well known to many for his long lasting carpentry business in Sharbot Lake. Keith had a love for adventure, and embraced challenges in life and work. He had a passion for country living and all that it involved including producing maple syrup, snowmobiling, sawing lumber and firewood. Keith will be remembered for his gentle and easy going spirit, and his sense of humor. He was generous to help others and was involved for decades with various organizations including Rural Frontenac Community Services and Lanark County Men’s Sheds. He loved his community and in more recent years was active in the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra and Snow Road Community group where he enjoyed the company of his friends. The family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses who helped him along his cancer journey, in particular Dr Peter Bell, Dr Danny Cunic, and Dr. Cagiannos. A big thank you to all those who cared for him during his health challenges, including his final days. The family will receive friends at the Goodfellow’s Funeral Home in Parham on Thursday from 5:30-8pm and Friday from 10-11am. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:00am. Interment at Zealand United Church Cemetery. Donations can be made to Rural Frontenac Community Services. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

D&G TOTA l H OME I MPROVEMENTS is Seeking a Student

To inventory and photograph estate items and surplus inventory, and post items for sale on various social media sites. Paid hourly plus commission. Contact Darrell 613-583-0146 ddaawg@outlook.com

t e RRY tHAK e M ONUM e N ts

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

When they are gone - they are gone!

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Monthly Payments - No Interest

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

funeral Center northbrook 613-336-6873 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Card of thanks

we would like to thank the following businesses and municipalities for their support of goods and services and funding for a physician recruiting booth at the recent rural physicians of canada annual conference in Niagara Falls:

• North Frontenac Township

• Central Frontenac Township

• Rock Hill B&B

• Rivendell Golf Course

• Frontenac Outfitters

• Woodland Priestess

• Seed to Sausage

• Cardinal Café

• Hartington Equipment

• Nicole’s gifts

joying not peeling Potatoes and some welldeserved relaxation time.

VERONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

A mistake was made at the paper causing • confusion. Last years' column being released instead of the current one.

Bellrock Hall is open Wednesdays for Community Drop in. Lots of activities available, canteen and light lunch available. 10 to 4pm.

Help stock the South Frontenac Food Bank • with a Stuff Fire Truck event. The fire truck will be located at Verona Foodland to accept your food donations on Saturday, May 20 from 10am to 2pm.

Don and Linda's Garden Market is on Sat- • urdays all summer from 9am to 1pm. 4309 Maple Dr.. Providing local produce, pick and pull garden. goodwolf@sympatico.ca.

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Fresh

Proudly

• LD Powersports

• Conboy Maple Syrup

• Frontenac County

• Kick & Push Brewery

• Hartington Home Hardware

• Trousdale’s Home Hardware

• Food Less Travelled

• Creative Grapes

• Inverary Home Hardware

Your support of items for our draw and of the physician recruiting effort exceeded our hopes and is tremendously appreciated. we look forward to continuing to work with you to attract much needed physician resources to our community.

Thank You!

Been In A Collision? Contact COLLISIOn CEnTRE Lifetime Guarantee • All Makes you Have The Right To Choose your Repair Shop 6715 RD 38 Verona • 613.374.1702 collisioncentre@revellford.com

SERVICES

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, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

APPlIANCES

APPLIANCe RePAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

AuTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUtO ReCYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644

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

FlEA MARkET

tONI & JP’s FLeA MARKet 6107 Hwy. 506. Final Season. Everything priced to sell. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 613-479-0341

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

lIVE AuCTION

thursday,

Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722

FOR SAlE

PePPeR PLANt sALe, - FARMGAte - Sloat’s Lake Farm, 2728 Alton Road East, SYDENHAM. Call or text cell# (613) 532-0095 for more details or PM our facebook page to place order or to view plant pictures, varieties and pricing.... Both HOT and Sweet varieties.

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

tOMAtO PLANt sALe- FARMGAte - Sloat’s Lake Farm, 2728 Alton Road East, SYDENHAM. (One minute drive past the Foodland.) Call or text cell# (613) 532-0095 for more details or PM our facebook page to place order or to view plant pictures, varieties and pricing.... Over 1500 plants and 20 varieties to choose from. Plants are hardened off. Heirloom, Organic, Hybrid varieties and Beef Steak, Canning & Slicing, Cherry and Sauce, Paste, Salsa (Roma) types. Also find us on kijiji. All plants grown in 2” soil blocks made from PROMIX, sheep manure sand and bone meal (no artificial fertilizers to make plants huge. Grown naturally!). Mention this AD and get 10% off your purchase. Prices start at $3.00 when maximum volume discount is applied.

HuNTING

FIReARMs & HUNteR eDUCAtION COURses – Call 613-335-2786

lOST

LOst DOCK, 16’ with blue barrels. East basin of Sharbot Lake. Reward. 613-264-8407

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.

D Ry WA ll S ERVICE

Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates) Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005

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

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

TOWING

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

yARD SAlE

1113 C LARK R D, Arden, Lots of items, new in-box, furniture, clothes, new bedding, toys, housewares & garden stuff. Sat., May 20, 9am 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.

GIANt YARD sALe Sat May 20, 9-1. 1024

K&A Lane off Marble Lake RD, Cloyne Something for everybody & some freebies.

HUGe 4 DAY sALe, holiday weekend. Friday, May 19-Mon May 22, 8am-8pm. Antique Collectibles, household & outdoor. All priced items. Lots of free stuff. Worth the scenic drive. RD 38 to Crow Lake RD to Badour RD. Follow the signs.

MULtI FAMLIY YARD sALe, Saturday, May 20m 8am. 6522 Road 38 Verona. Big varfiety of irmes, including table of antiques.

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

YARD/GARAGe sALe. Saturday May 20 8am - 12pm. 4379 Verona Sand Road, Verona. Collectibles, household garden and lawn items.

Mega yard Sale

May 20 & 21, 9am-4pm

1142 Overton Rd (off Buckshot Rd) Weather permitting Cordless Eureka vacuums 25$ Gourmia 7L air fryers 30$

Scarborough Author In Zoom Reading

Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) presents a reading by Catherine Hernandez, whose 2018 novel Scarborough was adapted for the screen in 2021 and was a finalist in Canada Reads in 2022.

Hernandez will read from her latest work, The Story of Us as part of the Bookmarks series, a collaboration between KFPL and Queen’s. The online talk runs from 7pm-8pm on May 29. Register at https://calendar.kfpl.ca/ event/8384701.

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.

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

Request For Proposal (RFP)

RFP 2023-14 Roof Replacement –Ompah Fire station

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 Proposal documents.

Please direct any specific inquiries to Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief firehchief@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 232.

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 to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFP document: “RFP 2023-14 Roof Replacement – Ompah Fire Station” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 8, 2023

Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer

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

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.

It’s

tick bite season!

our Pharmacists can now prescribe the antibiotics needed to prevent lyme disease! if you have a tick bite, give us a shout at 613-653-6337.

lnveraryPharmasave, 1B-3810 Perth Road, lnverary • 613-653-6337

NORTHERN HAPPENINGS

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

Thursday May 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.

MOunTAIn GROVE - LAnD O’LAKES PuBLIC SCHOOL Fun FAIR 5-8pm. Land O’ Lakes Public School. Family fun & games, live music & bbq (tickets available for purchase at event)

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 613-4790174

VEROnA - STuFF THE FIRE TRuCK 10am-2pm. Verona Foodland. Help stock the SF Food bank!

Sharbot Lake

Chiropractic & Wellness

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

Discogenic Pain

Discogenic pain refers to pain originating from the intervertebral discs of the spine. The intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers, allowing for movement and flexibility in the spine. They consist of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus.

Discogenic pain occurs when there is damage or degeneration of the intervertebral discs, leading to inflammation and irritation of the surrounding structures such as the nerves and spinal joints. The exact cause of discogenic pain can vary and may include conditions such as disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, or disc tears.

The symptoms of discogenic pain typically include localized pain in the spine, which may worsen with movement or certain positions. The pain may also radiate to the surrounding areas such as the buttocks, hips, or legs, depending on the level of the affected disc. Other associated symptoms may include stiffness, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion.

Diagnosis of discogenic pain involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and/or imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), or CT scans. Treatment options for discogenic pain may include conservative measures such as chiropractic, physical therapy, pain medications, hot or cold therapy, and lifestyle modifications. In more severe cases, interventional procedures like epidural steroid injections or surgical interventions may be considered.

SAlE - Thur. May 18 - Wed. May 24

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112

ARDEn - ARDEn COMMunITy BBQ 11am-3pm. Kennebec Hall. Free Family Fun, Food, Games and Activities.

BATTERSEA - OPEnInG DAy! 12-3pm. Frontenac Society of Model Engineers. Members of the public are invited to join club members to view and ride the club’s miniature trains. Free event, donations 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

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 613-3722410.

Tuesday May 23

nORTHBROOK - nORTHBROOK DInER’S BBQ 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Hamburgers, salad & dessert, $10. RSVP 613-336-8934 x 229. BATTERSEA - SOuLFuL SInGERS 7pm. Join us to sing and experience an active meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Info Donna 613.353.2889

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

Thursday May 25

SHARBOT LAKE - COVID VACCInE CLInIC 11am-2:30pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Kingston Frontenac Public Health - walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary SnOW ROAD - MuSIC nIGHT COnCERT 7:30pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Featuring “The Tritones”. Ticket info Mike 613-278-1853

Friday May 26

SyDEnHAM - FISH FRy Sydenham Legion. $20 2 pieces of blue cod, fries, coleslaw. Eat in or Take-out, live music, tickets available at Legion or One Stop. OnLInE - REFEREnDuM On FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE Zoom Meeting. A citizen run referendum on whether our public hospital services should be privatized. For voting stations go to: keepourhospitalspublic.ca. To vote online:

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SnOW ROAD - SALT PRESEnTATIOn 10am-1pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Ticks with KFLA Public Health. Light refreshments. FREE event, to register contact RFCS info@rfcs.ca or 613-279-3151

Saturday May 27

HARROWSMITH - SuMMER MuSIC FESTIVAL Centennial Park. Join us at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith for a day of live music, food, and beverages. More details to come!

HARROWSMITH - TAKE-OuT MuD CAT FISH FRy Golden Links Hall. Cost $20. Tickets available at gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington & Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410.

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

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

CLOynE - AnnuAL PLAnT SALE 9am. Janis’s Garden. Support the Land o Lakes Garden Club! 1444 hwy 506

DEnBIGH - PLAnT SALE & MARKET Matawatchan Hall. Lots of plants, coffee, tea & light lunch. New vendors welcome. Info Gitte 613-318-8308 or brigittec88@gmail.com

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

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

Sunday May 28

nORTHBROOK - DOG GuIDE WALK 9am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Get your pup & walking shoes ready. Lots of activities including bouncy castle, treat bags, prizes and more! Canteen open.

MCDOnALDS CORnERS - COMMunITy BREAKFAST 9am-11:30pm.

McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. $12.50 Adults, $7 Kids. Visit the vendors after you eat!

InVERARy - GRAnD RE-OPEnInG 10am-3pm. Back to Health Massage & Wellness. Meet the team & see the new facility (next door to The Cookery). Now offering Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Holistic Health & more! Cupcakes, giveaways, and new mascot!

BATTERSEA - THE GOOD LOVELIES 7pm. Leopard Frog Barn. Cost $35. Reserve leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com

Tuesday May 30

DEnBIGH - COVID VACCInE CLInIC 11:30am-2pm. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Kingston Frontenac Public Health - walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary

SnOW ROAD - MuSICIAnS CIRCLE 7-10pm Last Tuesday of every month. Snow Road Community Centre. 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 May 31

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

We Are Open Again

ABC Hall Celebrates Volunteers

On Friday, May 12, the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association (ABCA) welcomed invited guests to a luncheon at the ABC Hall to mark the completion of recent upgrades to the 75-year-old hall. Tay Valley Township Reeve, Rob Rainer, along with councillors Baker, Kendrick, and Thomas and Community Services Coordinator, Maureen van Dreumel, were on hand to congratulate the ABCA board of directors on the work done at the hall after receiving a $22,500

The hall, which is community run, is locate between Westport and Maberly on Road 36, in Tay Valley Township. Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for South Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

It was also an occasion to celebrate

the ABCA volunteers who work diligently to keep the hall updated, accessible, and operating for the benefit and enjoyment of their rural community comprised mostly of senior citizens.

The $22,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from OTF funded improvements to the ABC Hall which were completed this spring include the installation of a water purification system, automatic door openers for the front entrance and men’s washroom, and an exterior metal door, as well as renovations to the men’s washroom.

The FedDev Ontario contribution supported updating existing infrastructure in the kitchen, hall and washrooms as well as installing new energy-efficient insulation.

“The ABC Hall is one of the iconic gathering spots in Lanark Frontenac Kingston whose ‘open door’ policy keeps the com-

munity connected, vibrant, and “resilient”, said MPP John Jordan. My sincere congratulations to your hard-working group of Volunteers and may you enjoy many great gatherings as the ABC Hall welcomes

families, friends, residents and guests to future meetings and events!” said local MPP John

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Changes to Garbage & Recycle Collection – May Long Weekend

All garbage and recycle collection will move one day later the week of May 22.

Mondays - Collection moves to Tuesday Tuesdays - Collection moves to Wednesday

Wednesdays - Collection moves to Thursday Thursdays - Collection moves to Friday

Our Loughborough landfill will be closed on Monday, May 22. Be sure to download our South Frontenac Recycles app and get reminders sent to your phone so you never miss a collection day again due to holiday changes.

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. For more information, email recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Noise By-law Enforcement

This May long weekend, be a good neighbour. While you’re outdoors having fun with family and friends, please keep noise levels reasonable. 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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Sale of Land by Public Tender

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

Upcoming Meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings:

• May 25, 2023 – Recreation Committee, 6 pm

Job Opportunities

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

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.

Official Plan Open House

News & Public Notices

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.

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a virtual and in person Statutory Public Meeting on May 30, 2023 at 7 pm to present the new Township of South Frontenac Draft Official Plan under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. This will include an overview of key policy directions and opportunities for Council and the public to provide input on that will be taken into consideration in the final Official Plan.

The Draft Official Plan updates the Township’s vision for the future, ensures consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement of 2020 issued under the Planning Act, and the County of Frontenac Official Plan. The Draft Official Plan is a longrange planning document containing goals, objectives, and policies to guide land use, development, and growth in the Township to 2046. The Draft Official Plan promotes the building of healthy, complete, and sustainable communities which further the growth and economic development of the community, help protect farmland, and protect environmentally sensitive areas across the Township. It incorporates policies and mapping related to topics such as settlement areas, growth management, housing, agriculture, natural heritage, and mineral aggregate resources. The Draft Official Plan will apply to all lands within the municipal boundary of the Township of South Frontenac. Accordingly, no key map is included in this Notice.

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

Notice of Public Meeting on Bulk Water Rates

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

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

Construction and Road Closures

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

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

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

• 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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Frontenac Farmers Market Opening Day – May 19

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

Summer 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.

Official Plan Open Houses

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm (In Person)

Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road, Sunbury

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 7 pm (Virtual and In Person)

Statutory Public Meeting

South Frontenac Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham

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Jordan in a written statement.

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Allison Montgomery invites the public to the new location of Back to Health in Inverary

By Jeff Green

Allison Montgomery started Back to Health in 2014 at a home-based clinic in Battersea. At the time she wanted to be able to provide massage therapy locally, saving the need for a trip to Kingston for her clients and herself as well.

It also allowed her to be home with her school aged children. Over time, Back to Health attracted 2 other registered massage therapists (RMT), Alexandra Kerr and Amanda Grinnell, who provide some similar and some different treatment options that Allison. Ashley Howatt, a personal trainer/holistic health coach, also joined the practice.

Back to Health offers Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy and Infant Massage, Infrared Sauna, Personal Training, Athletic Taping, Ultrasound, Cold Laser Therapy, and more.

Over the last couple of years, the Back

to Health Team has been looking at expanding the range of treatments on offer, and the idea of moving to a dedicated space, still in the countryside but in a more commercial setting, began to take shape.

That’s when the extension to the Campbell Building, south of Inverary along with Chan Pharmasave and the Cookery, was taking shape and Allison signed on to rent it.

The new Back to Health opened a few weeks ago. It has treatment rooms for the RMT’s, a dedicated room for personal training, and for the infrared sauna treatments, and it will also have enough space for new practitioners.

The first to come on board will be a Chiropractor, Dr. Lindsay Bourque, in the next few weeks, and with the capacity of the new space, more will follow.

“At this point in the practice, the space here is exactly what we need in order to be

able to serve the needs of the community better. Some of our clients need to travel a bit further, but for some it is easier to get to. I wanted to keep the clinic in South Frontenac, and the opportunity to bring more services so people can do more in the local community, is a bonus,” said Allison.

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ots of exciting upcoming events will be happening at the Lions Club in Northbrook. We are very pleased and honoured to support The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization was established in 1983 and it is the only school in the world that raises and trains dogs to help empower Canadians who have disabilities in seven areas so they can be comfortable and more independent in their everyday lives. The seven areas are: Vision, Hearing, Autism Assistance, Service, Seizure Response, Diabetic Alert and Facility Support.

and place a dog. Your help is needed, so come out to the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes in Northbrook on Sunday May 28th for our Dog Guide Walk. Registration starts at 9am. Breakfast will be available. Bring your pup to join in on the walk or come on your own. Prizes will be given to the “best costume”, “best trick” and everyone who participates will be given a certificate.

The Lions Foundation is hoping to build a new school which will facilitate more individuals being paired up with their dog. Presently, the waiting time is approximately 2 years at a cost of $35,000 to breed, trainJust 6 days later will be the “Grand Opening” of our Farmers Market. This will be our 3rd year offering this to our Community every Saturday until September 2nd. On opening day there will be lots of Vendors, live music, bouncy castle, games for the children and free cupcakes! Our Canteen will be in full swing with baked goods, Eggers, coffee and cold beverages. Come check it out. You'll be pleased with all the changes and additions. Hope to see you Saturday June 3rd 10-1pm. ■

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from 10am-3pm. In addition to meeting the practitioners at the clinic, all are invited to enter a raffle for gift baskets and enjoy a photo-op with the clinic’s official mascot, a miniature horse, named Thunder. For further information, contact backtohealthteam@outlook.com, call 613-3531109 and leave a message, or go to backtohealthrmt.com. ■ onlY availaBle at HartIngton 5474 hwy 38 613-372-2744 www.hartingtonequipment.com hartington equipment

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