September 25, 2018 Vol. 18, No. 38
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In an instant, a powerful storm overturned boats and docks, and uprooted trees sending limbs crashing down on power lines, and a number of vehicles and houses in the vicinities of Arden, Sharbot Lake and Bolingbroke on Friday afternoon (September 21) Above, a house on Coutlee off Shibley Road. Above right, one of three vehicles under a tree and a still live hydro line on Tryon Road two days after the storm. Bottom right, Tarp covering 1/2 of the roof of a house on Road 38 after winds blew the shingles off. The storm that hit has not been categorised by Environment Canada, although one observer says she saw funnel clouds just before the storm hit. Photo above courtesy of Alexis Peitak.
Storm spares many, but lashes some
by Jeff Green and Craig Bakay
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riday’s wind storm left a path of destruction that went through the Township of Central Frontenac, resulting in all sorts of downed trees and electricity disruption in many areas.
One area particularly hard hit was Coutlee Point Lane, off the Shibley Road) on Sharbot Lake’s east basin, where an army of Hydro One vehicles, equipment and manpower was joined by local residents to clear brush and trees and get the power back on. “We had 10 people sawing since 9 a.m.,” said property owner Guy MacLeod on Saturday afternoon. “The wind took my 3,000 pound boat and its 1,000 pound lift and deposited them upside down in the lake. “They’re probably both write-offs.” Macleod said that all in all 6 or 7 docks, at least one car and one boat were destroyed, and houses and garages were damaged, all on Coutlee Lane. “It’s been a real community effort to get to people, make sure they are safe, and clear their laneways,” said MacLeod. Nearby on Polar Bear Lake, Karen Burke, who has been house-sitting at a waterfront home, was watching the storm come in through the window but retreated to one of the bedrooms with the family dog.
“The dog was shaking so I tried to provide comfort. I could hear the wind and then some banging and smashing. It seemed like it lasted a long time but apparently it was only a few minutes.” When she looked outside later, she found that the house had been spared, in the main, but at least a dozen mature pines were down between the house and the lake. There was damage to the dock, and some boats as well, the driveway and laneway were covered in fallen trees, and then there were the kayaks. “The kayaks are nowhere to be found,” she said, “they could be underneath something or across the lake somewhere.” Ken Waller, a resident on Polar Bear Lane, spent much of the weekend helping with the clean-up. “The amazing thing is that most of the houses on our lane were not hit. Trees came down inches away from one house, feet away from another, but aside from completely blocking lanes, they tended to have missed the houses and vehicles,” he said. Hydro was out all weekend, but restoration was scheduled for Sunday night. The storm passed over the Tryon Road, coming from west of Road 38 before hitting Shibley Road. It took half of the roof off a house that straddles Tryon and 38, but before that it uprooted trees all along
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and near the road, and one clump landed on three vehicles in a driveway and took down the hydro pole that runs between the house and the road. A woman at the house said she saw the storm come in and saw funnel clouds as the storm “seemed to bounce its way towards us,” she said. Although Environment Canada has confirmed that tornadoes hit in the vicinity of
Ottawa, the agency has not released any statement concerning other locations in Eastern Ontario. Before hitting in Sharbot Lake, similar storm conditions occurred in the Arden area. Bull Lake, west of Arden, saw similar damage to waterfront properties as that reported on Shibley Road. The power was still out in that region on Sunday af-
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by Jeff Green
isagreements and personality conflicts among members of municipal councils tend to remain in the background, coming out more often through innuendo and off the cuff remarks, delivered under people’s breaths or away from public view at all. The same is true for disagreements or personality conflicts between members of municipal council and township staff, and in that case there are a set of rules, laid out in the Municipal Act of Ontario, that limit what municipal councillors can say to and about township staff members. The so-called “chain of command” says that all comments or questions council members have about how township operations are carried out should be addressed only to the Chief Administrative Officer. In practice, things tend to be a little different, especially in small, rural municipalities where everyone knows each other. But in rural municipal politics there are still a set of informal conventions that keep the business of municipalities moving along without too much acrimony. This is what makes the current situation in Tay Valley Township so unusual. As our readers would know, the Frontenac News does not provide regular coverage of Tay Valley Council meetings. We do, however, distribute our paper to the Maberly Post Office, which is in the South Sherbrooke District of Tay Valley Township and we try to keep an eye on what goes on in Tay Valley. The western end of the township is rural and similar to Central Frontenac, but Tay Valley extends to the edge of Perth, and there is more
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development pressure at that end of the township. About a year ago, complaints by one member of Tay Valley Council, Judy Farrell about some specific decisions made by the building and planning departments, led a staff member at the township to submit a formal harassment complaint against Farrell, Farrell’s brother Gord Ennis, and MPP Randy Hillier, who had intervened in at least one instance. In a recent post on Facebook, (September 11) Farrell referred to two instances where she disagreed with township staff decisions. In one case, a resident from Black Lake came to Council to complain about their treatment by township staff when they applied for a building permit. In her posting Farrell acknowledged that she suggested “during an open council meeting, that 2 staff members played favourites in connection with permits sought by a property owner on Black Lake” which she then said was true and that the property owners had proof that others had not been subject to the same rules. She also acknowledges that she supported a Black Lake property owner on Facebook at the time, adding “I support the tax payer and if they are having problems, that is what I am there for. To help them through it.” The second case at issue revolves around a case involving herself and her husband and how much they were charged for a site plan agreement, ($600) which she says is higher than others have been charged ($400). While Farrell says that comments she made about those decisions did not single out staff members, but were addressed to Council as a whole, the harassment complaint against her was upheld by a third party investigator. The upshot of the decision was that she was told she must apologise, in writing, to the two staff members and undergo sensitivity training. Not feeling that she had done anything wrong, Farrell had her lawyer ask for details about the process, including copies of the complaints, but they were not forthcoming. She decided not to comply with the decision of the investigator. Council then applied a more substantial sanction. Farrell has been removed from all committees, is not welcome at the township office except to attend council meetings, and is not to address staff at all. Not everyone on council supported applying these sanctions. Councillor Roxanne Darling and Deputy Reeve Brian Campbell vot14202 Road 38 , Sharbot Lake, ON ed against the sanctions in Info@LakeDistrictRealty.com a recorded vote. (613)279-2108
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Darling told the News this week that her vote was based on her thinking that a compromise might be achievable, and that Council was acting in too much haste by imposing the sanctions when they did. This matter has spilled into the election campaign, indeed it has become the dominant campaign issue. Judy Farrell is running for Deputy Reeve, against Barrie Crampton, a local historian. Brian Campbell is challenging incumbent Keith Kerr and former Deputy Reeve Susan Freeman in the race for Reeve. All told, 7 of the 8 current members of council are running again, and there are contested races in each district, as well as for Reeve and Deputy Reeve. Recently, after Judy Farrell’s September 11 Facebook post, in response to media attention that has been generated about Farrell’s case and social media activity around it, Council took the unprecedented step of allowing Reeve Kerr to present their side of the story to the public. Kerr has since published a media release, which is posted on the township website. It presents the perspective of the majority of council about what has transpired. It says, in part: “While Council has remained silent out of respect for the process and those involved, the township will not remain silent in the face of these unprecedented, highly inaccurate, politically motivated attacks. The township needs to provide accurate facts so that the public can judge for themselves the allegations being made by Councillor Farrell.” Kerr said that when council sought advice from their lawyer about how to respond to Farrell’s refusal to apologise or undergo training, Farrell refused to recuse herself from those meetings. Since she was to be the subject of the discussions, the discussions did not take place. “Ask yourself, would you expect a councillor who has been found to have harassed staff to then participate in confidential discussions involving that councillor’s role in the matter, interrelated personnel discussions and legal advice about how to respond to the councillor?” said Kerr near the end of his release. The entire matter will be come up again this week at an in-camera session of council, to hear an integrity commissioners report “pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual”. That report, we can say with 99% certainty, is about Farrell’s activities on council from the lens of the rules of behaviour for councils and councillors that are contained in the Municipal Act. This private meeting will be followed on Wednesday night by a public all-candidates meeting at Glen Tay school at 26 Harper Road, off Hwy.7.
Continued from page 1 ternoon, with Hydro estimating it would be restored by midnight. In Arden, the storm hit at the Kennebec Hall, damaging the flag and flagpole at the Cenotaph. In the hit and miss manner of the storm, the hall itself was left completely unscathed. Similarly, drivers approaching Sharbot Lake from the South, have wondered what all the fuss is about, since there is little sign of any damage save for the lonely posts standing next to the Tryon Road,
which are missing the road sign that was there until the storm picked it up and took it away.
Hydro crews worked throughout Saturday and Sunday to restore power throughout the region, and the whine of chainsaws was common as roads and laneways were cleared and trailers filled with firewood for the winter of 2020. Although insurance adjusters will be kept busy evaluating the damage over the next few days, there were no reports of injury as the result of the storm.
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have been a Councillor in Tay Valley for seventeen years. I have served for three terms from 1998 to 2006 and the for two terms from 2011 until now. This is the first time that I have written a letter to the editor, and I am doing so because I am truly concerned about the level of dialogue in our community. In the fall of 2017, Council received an allegation of workplace harassment from staff. In accordance with our legal obligations, Council retained an independent investigator who met with all parties, reviewed the evidence and made a finding. He determined that one of our Council members, Judy Farrell, had engaged in harassment. Council then imposed certain requirements on Councillor Farrell that we designed to ensure a safe and harassment-free workplace going forward. We hoped, at the time, that Council had dealt with the issue and we would be able to put it to bed and get on with the important business of the municipality. That, unfortunately, was not what happened and now this has become a campaign issue. It has snowballed. Hurtful and negative comments are being published in the media about Township staff.
I have lived in Maberly for 28 years. Township staff live here as well; they are our neighbours. Township staff work hard in their various roles, responding to requests and ensuring that we comply with the rather complicated regulatory framework within which municipalities must operate. It is deeply troubling to me to see them experience very personal attacks that call into question their reputations and integrity. I have experienced nothing but expertise, professionalism and a strong desire to be of service from our staff. I watch with increasing dismay, especially in American politics, as debate and dialogue have been replaced by rhetoric and destruction. Even here in Tay Valley, we are at risk of losing sight of civility and thoughtful discussion in government and politics. I am asking my community to please stop engaging in this harmful behaviour. We need to stop tearing others down and, instead, work together to continue to build our strong and vibrant community with all its natural assets. Mark Burnham (Mark Burnham is a member of Tay Valley Township Council, He is seeking reelectoin in October.) SINCE 1970
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fter a long career working nationally and internationally for environmental integrity, human rights, social justice and children's issues, I campaigned in 2014 and won a seat as Councillor in Tay Valley because I wanted to contribute to the local community I love. Initially, our Council functioned well as together with a committed, experienced staff we pursued initiatives to benefit Tay Valley. Recently, though, I have witnessed self-serving deceitful behaviour that I, representing the citizens of Tay Valley, cannot accept. It is this ugliness that leads me to share this letter and has in part led me to not seek re-election. As members of Council, I believe that we have a responsibility to listen to the public’s concerns, respond and accommodate within the law, and play a role in setting the tone and culture for civic engagement. This does not mean, however, that we must or should tolerate all forms of discussion and commentary, and this is especially true with respect to staff. Not only should civility and respect underlie our interactions at all levels of municipal government, but the law reinforces these expectations as well by requiring us to maintain a workplace that is free of harassment. It was in compliance with this legal obligation that Council retained an independent investigator to look into serious allegations of harassment made against Councillor Farrell over several months. The process was confidential, in order to protect those involved and to encourage people to come forward, but all allegations were made known to her and to her representatives and everyone involved had an opportunity to have their say. After following a lengthy (three month) fair process, the investigator determined that there had indeed been harassment of staff. Council then imposed minimal measures (a written apology and some training) to ensure that such behaviour did not happen again. Councillor Farrell refused these measures, refused to recognize the authority of
Council and also refused to recuse herself from in-camera sessions when this and the legal implications of her further negative activities were to be discussed. This was clearly inappropriate, but this is what Councillor Farrell did. Now, leading up the election, she is misrepresenting what has happened and trying to deflect responsibility from herself onto others. She is lashing out at Township staff. She is blaming members of Council and staff for the situation she finds herself in. This twisting of facts and her campaign of personal attacks and shifting of blame is deceitful and very harmful, not only to the integrity and reputations of all those involved, but as well it is exceedingly harmful to the process of governance in general. During my time as Councillor, I have been impressed by the integrity and professsionalism of our staff. They do not deserve to be attacked, or used as an election platform. We can do better. Tay Valley deserves better. We must do better. Jennifer Dickson (Jennifer Dickson is a member of Tay Valley Township Council, She is not seeking re-electoin in October.)
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• Kim Ondaatje invites the public to Blue Roof Farm to view an exhibition of watercolour landscapes and flower paintings by Barry Robertson. The exhibition runs every Sunday until October 21 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Blue Roof Farm is located at 6313 First Lake Road, north of Bellrock. • You are invited to a fine afternoon of musical entertainment in BellRock Hall, featuring some very good musical groups: Toute Ensemble flutes, Shout Sister! choir, Log House Rhythms drum group and Merrilyn Barber on Celtic harp. Sunday Sept 30, 2pm. Location: BellRock Hall, 6034 Leveque Rd. This is a fundraiser for the hall. Free-will offerings and/or food bank donations accepted. • Verona Lions Club are holding their Anchors Aweigh Fish Fry on Saturday, September 30 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm. at the Verona Lions Hall. Dinner will be fish, fries, salad, baked beans, dessert and refreshments. Adult $15, childre, 7 to 12, $10 and children 6 and under free. Cash bar. Take out available. Tickets can be purchased at Asselstine Hardware, Rona Hardware, Food Less Travelled, Nicole's Gifts and Godfrey General Store • The Frontenac News is hosting all candidates meetings for the 2018 municipal elections. The candidates will be in Verona on Wednesday, October 3 at the Verona Lions Hall. The meeting starts at 7 pm. • Marjorie Brown will be officially retiring from the Bank of Montreal in Verona after serving the community for 43 years. Those wishing may stop by the branch on Friday Oct 5 to wish her well in her retirement..
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annual Italian Night on Sat, Sept 22nd at the Kennebec Community Centre. The doors will open at 5:30pm. Dinner this year as a change up from years previous, will be chicken cacciatore served on a bed of penne pasta. The main course will be accompanied by caesar salad, garlic rolls and for dessert there will be tiramisu and grapes. For those who enjoy wine or beer, both will be available, along with a non-alcoholic punch. There will be live entertainment following the dinner, featuring vocalists Renee Richard and Randy Arnie along with accompaniment. There are still a few tickets available, but as always, this is usually a “sold out” event. If you are interested in attending, please give me a call and I will reserve tickets for you. • The Frontenac News, will again, host all candidates’ meetings previous to our municipal election. District 1, Kennebec’s meeting, will be held Mon, Sept 24th at 7pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. Meet the candidates; old and new, and have your questions prepared. This is your chance to get close and personal with the folks which will be representing you for the next 4 years.
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• In the Frontenac News last week you will have gotten a brochure put out by the Board of the Land O’ Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) Hopefully the bright yellow headline caught your eye and you read on. As you’ll have read there are many people who need assistance in our community. You could help by volunteering your time and join us on the Board of LOLCS. We set policies & support the agency and we meet once a month to do this. • Be sure to mark this Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 10:00-4:00 p.m. on your calendar for the 2018 North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour.. For more information go to NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com • The Clothing Boutique & More in Northbrook are starting their winter hours beginning October 1, 2018. This gem of a second-hand store will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The store cannot accept any large electronic items, baby items such as car seats, and toys with missing parts or broken. Please do not leave dropped-off items outside the bins. • Come out to the Star Gazing Pad at 5816 Road 506 on October 6, 2018 to see the autumn constellations; spot Uranus with your unaided eyes! Cloud date will be Thanksgiving Sunday, October 7, 2018. • Thursday, October 11, 2018 finds Mike Runtz, renowned Naturalist from Carlton University in Ottawa at the Garden Club meeting at Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne beginning at 7:00 p.m. He will talk to us about "Why Beavers are such Good Gardeners Plus Great info about Dragonflies & Wildflowers. Be sure to take a look at Mike's bio at: https://carleton.ca/cuol/2017/michaelruntz-profiled/ • Connections Adult Learning in Northbrook is offering a number of free workshops. Learn about Windows 10 desktop and applications, emailing, file management, and web browsing and searching through their Computer Basics with Win 10 workshop on Fridays 9:30-12:30 from September 28th to November 2nd. For registration call 613-336-0691. • C.O.F.A. and Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre proudly presents a conservation fundraiser with the grand prize of a Baretta shot gun and the second prize being a Traditions Buck Stalker Muzzle Loader. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre, Hook’s Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre, and Car Quest. The draw takes place on November 18, 2018. You must be 18 years of age and over to purchase a ticket
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a ByLaw to stop up, close and convey a portion of the road allowance as set out and described below: Part of the road allowance between the Township of Oso and Township of Olden; Central Frontenac, being Part of PIN 36233-0399; (Hevert) This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on Tuesday the 9th of October, 2018 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear in person any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent. For further information, you may contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 243 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com. Dated this 21st day of September, 2018 Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0
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• Family Nights are happening at Vennachar Free Methodist Church (424 Matawatchan Road) Wednesday, September 26th, October 3rd & 10th, and you're invited! Dinner is 5:30pm followed by Kid's Club and adult study time. For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 2673 or Angela 333 1901. • If you would like an October Good Food Box, stop by the Lakelands Family Health Team office at the community centre. The last date to order and pay for the upcoming month is October 5th, with your box will arriving on October 18th. You can keep track of the order and pick up dates by visiting the Lakelands Family Health Team facebook page. Contact Jenelle at 613 333 1333. • Denbigh Recreation is offering Euchre every Friday evening at 7pm at the Denbigh Hall. Admission is $2 and includes 6 games, beverages, snacks and prizes. Contact Bev Chaisson 613 333 9852. • Tai Chi has resumed Mondays at the Lions Hall, Hwy 41, Griffith at 1pm. Drop in fee $10. This is for Beginner & Intermediate students and taught by a Certified instructor. It is sponsored by Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. • Northern Lights Seniors start Euchre on October 5th, 7pm at the Lion's Hall in Griffith. Drop-in fee is $2, which gets you a snack, drinks and possibly a prize. Euchre will be played the first & third Friday of October and November, and on December 7th, following which there will be a break until January 2019. Hope to see you! • Visit addingtinhighlands.ca not only for township information, but also for the community calendar.
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• Festival of Small Halls is hosting a musical concert featuring the Slocan Ramblers, Sept 29 at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $25 in advance. Tickets will be available at the door at an increased price. For tickets or more information call 613-402-1425 or go to www.ontariosmallhalls. com. • Words to live by: The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. Have a great week.
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• Henderson is rocking along into autumn and busy with birthdays. Congratulations to Eleanor Parks who enjoyed a surprise birthday party at the ever famous Harlowe hall on the weekend. I hear they had a real hoot and a holler- and the food, according to Harlowe tradition was yummy in the tummy. Then our own Marg Clark, retired postal person, celebrated a significant birthday with a trip to Napanee with spouse Bruce, visiting family and dining out. Congratulations. • Our Cindy Kelsey attended some important meetings about postal banking- a concept which has real merit indeed. My word, postal people - we sure appreciate you and support your efforts - whatever the outcome. You make it through all the pot holes and storms no matter what. • The municipal candidates offered their ideas, platforms and plans at the Kennebec Hall, and fielded all kinds of questions about the pot holes in our roads and the junk in people’s yards and everything else in between. Now let's see what the outcomes are. • Keep on the sunny side!
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• Volunteers join us to Bake Cookies (for the festival) at Battersea United Church on September 26 at 4:30 pm. All helping hands welcome! • Frontenac Federation of Agriculture Banquet & AGM Thursday September 27 at Verona Lion’s Club Hall at 7:00 pm. Ham buffet with homemade dessert! Tickets call Brian Tolls 5420605 or Gary Gordon 353-7008. • South Frontenac Township Public Works Department is hosting a Public Open House on September 27 at the Storrington Centre at 7 pm to discuss plans for the Sunbury Village reconstruction slated to begin in the Fall of 2019. Everyone welcome. • Welcome to Our Village - Inverary Village Garage Sale Day! – Saturday September 29th from 8 to 2 • Garage sales on all main roads! Tools, toys, collectibles, exercise equipment, bicycles, dishes, absolutely something for everyone! Watch for the balloons marking driveway sales. Inverary Businesses are offering Garage Day Specials! Check out our shops and take advantage of the specials offered. Browse at the Inverary Chic Shack, Northway Home Hardware has plenty to offer, taste the goodies at Lavallee’s Cookery, drop in at Maple Country Home & Farm, visit Inverary Store – groceries and so much more, and have a snack at Luki’s. Join us on September 29th – We are worth the drive to Inverary! • Wood Sign Workshop – Fundraiser for Inverary United Church from 10 am to 1 pm on September 29. • Learn the art! Materials provided in cost. 12 X 12 - $50 and 12 X 24 - $65. $15 from each goes to the church. To register e-mail backwoodscountrycreation@outlook.com • Roast Beef Buffet Dinner September 29 from 5 to 7 pm by the Perth Road Sunday School Hall Board. Adults -$15, 12 years and under - $7 and 3 years and under free. Info call 613-353-2430. • A Tribute to Garth Brooks - Chris Murphy in Concert at Inverary United Church September 30th at 7pm Refreshments served. Free will offering. Chris will also be special guest with Sean McCann at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque on September 22nd at 8pm. Tickets available at the Box Office 613382-7020. • The Battersea Pumpkinfest is looking for volunteers. Perfect for high school students needing volunteer hours. Want to volunteer - call Michelle 613-572-6213. • Battersea United Church needs pies donated for Pie Social at Pumpkinfest. Deliver pies to the church by 10 am on October 13th. • Soulful Singing in Battersea – a great group of women! Usually last Friday of the month. Even “non-singers” are welcome to make a joyful noise and have fun! Location is 5339 Battersea Road. Cost is $10/session. For more info call Donna Wood – 353-2889 woodhouse@yahoo.ca or Wendy Luella – 549-3102 info@wendyluellaperkins.com Try us out and bring a friend!
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• Tay Valley’s Hockey season will start on October 4th 2018 for Pee Wee and Bantam and on October 7th for Tyke and Atom. Registration is now open. Forms are available at the Municipal Office & online. $175.00 • Saturday, October 13 - Quarterly dance at the Maberly Community Hall - Caller: Emily Addison, Musical arrangement: Teilhard Frost and guests - Beginner's lesson at 7:30pm, Dance at 8pm, No experience required! Admission is $10 at the door.
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Free for children under 14. • Sean McCann, founding member of Great Big Sea, brings his Face-to-Face tour to the ABC Hall on Saturday, Oct 13. Doors open at 7 pm. Cash bar. Ticket info at www.abchall.ca or by contacting Margaret at 613-273-9244. • The Perth and District Scottish Country Dance Group started its 2018-2019 year on September 21. Newcomers, whether beginners to this form of dance or experienced, are welcomed. All that is required are soft, flexible shoes or dance slippers, plus payment of the annual McMartin House/Perth and District Senior Craft Fellowship membership fee. The group gets together regularly Friday mornings at 9:30 at McMartin House, 125 Gore Street E. Perth in the second floor boardroom. For more information, contact Simone Crabb 613-264-2767. Article submitted by the Perth and District Scottish Country Dance Group
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
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• Tea and Toast is over for the year. On Tuesday, September 11th at Tea and Toast, we had a special guest pop in. Miss Levinski. She’s single and available, from Poland. Got a lot of laughs from her (aka Irene Hawley). Thank to everyone who came out every Tuesday morning. Hope to see you all next season. This was the 16th year for Tea and Toast. • Janis and Don and Johanna and Peter were host and hostess of Coffee Break. Lots of coffee and goodies. Nice to meet Mary Blackmore from Carson Trail having a cuppa. • Chair exercises have started at Snow Road Community Centre from 11 to 12 on Tuesdays. They go from September to June. All welcome to attend. • Next Social Supper at Snow Road Community Centre is on Wednesday, October 11 at 6pm. Sausages supplied. • Wednesday September 18 was “forget me nots” at Seniors Centre at Sharbot Lake. A great 1/12 hours of testing your brain. A game about how much can you remember about your school days, and there was a game about how many pictures you can remember. It went so fast. Next thing you know it was lunch time. The next one is October 3rd. • Alzheimer’s Coffee Break is Friday September 28 at the Senior’s Residence in Sharbot Lake. Stop in and have a coffee, a treat, and a visit. • Happy Birthday to Marilyn Meeks. • Don’t forget the first of the season breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club is Saturday September 29 from 8pm-11pm. All welcome, see you there. • Don’t forget Music Night at Snow Road Community Centre is Thursday September 27 from 7pm-9pm. Blues and Jazz with Peter Brown and Lesley Sneddon. • Smile – I have no time to be in a hurry.
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• Some birthdays are Carol Vallier, Adrian Scott, Beverley Hayes, Lisa Stacey, Angela Commodore, and Donna Easton. • The Celebration of Life for Archie Meeks, my husband, was September 22, at the hall in Mountain Grove. Friends and relatives gathered to remember Archie, a man who told jokes wherever he went. He loved euchre and community suppers. Most of all, he loved his family - Deb, Diana (Jim), Dan (Sharon), Dale (Becci) and Duane (Judy), his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. Plus he liked to go hunting and fishing. Thanks to everyone for making this day memorable. Thanks to those that attended the funeral and the Celebration, and for all your cards, wishes and donations. • The Forget-Me-Nots were at Sharbot Lake Home on Sep-
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• The combined efforts of many groups (Palmerston Lake Marina, Ompah Community Volunteers, N. Frontenac Fire Dept., Ottawa ATV Club and Ride for Dad) created a successful Fall ATV Run on SEptember 15 Volunteers assisted with parking and registration. The delicious trail lunch was provided by the Snow Road Snowmobile Club and a delicious dinner by Cota’s Mobile Catering was appreciated by many happy, but dusty ATV riders after the run. Once again, we have proved that great things can happen when many work together.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Sincere Condolences to Florence Cooke on the loss of her 2 brothers. Also, to the family of the late Gordon Ball formerly of Parham. • The community is saddened to lose one of our greatest roll models. Candy Thompson lost her battle to cancer on Friday and as we try to come to terms with this tragic loss we are reminded of what a wonderful, caring person she was. Always thinking of others and willing to lend a hand to anyone and everyone that needed it. Her love for Christmas and her family was evident in everything that she did. She will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers to the family at this difficult time. • Gospel sing song at the Free Methodist Church on Sept 29th at 7 pm. Local talent plus Joe Saunders and Ross CLow. • The Sharbot Lake Legion treated some seniors in this area to an afternoon of bingo followed by a delicious supper of stew, buns, biscuits with cake and ice cream for dessert. Thanks for the fun day. • Thinking of you to Mel Good, Vivian Hannah, Miriam Howes, King Stinchcomb, and Janice Morrow. • Does anyone know what happened to the Raymo/Wagarville Road sign? It was knocked down and the post is back up minus the names. Not a good thing for emergency drivers who are not familiar with this area.
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had a dark complexion, brown eyes and dark hair. He sailed to England on September 25, 1916, fought at Vimy Ridge and died on April 11, 2017. Rockwell Newton, who was about 23 when he joined the army in 1918, made it to England within 6 weeks of enlisting and arrived in France just 5 weeks before the end of the war. He got back to Canada, uninjured as far as we know, on May 19/1919. His life ended in tragedy however, as he died in 1931 in a truck/train accident at Arden that also claimed one of his brothers, Freeman. Virtually every entry in the book manages to tell a compelling story, even those that have only the bare minimum of information available. Now that this project is over, Malcolm is planning the next one. “We thought of World WarII but not only would it be a huge project, we are also not able to use the archives because the records will be sealed for another 20 years, and without the archives we would not have been able to do this book,” said Malcolm. “Maybe, and I haven’t told Rhonda about this because it is a new idea, we should do all of Frontenac County,” he said. Rhonda did not respond. The book is availableat the Arden Legion
alcolm Sampson always has a project on the go. When he first arrived in Arden 15 or so years ago he instigated the establishment of a soccer league. Over the years he has organised numerous events at the Arden Legion, all aimed at enhancing the profile and/or raising money for the legion. Coming up to Canada 150 he took an interest in the names on the Cenotaph in Arden, particularly the names of WWI Vets from the former Kennebec Township. Sensing there must be a story behind the names of those men who set off from isolated hardscrabble in Arden and Henderson and set off to see the world, not having any idea what they were heading into until they got there, he began to do research.
“I also knew that the people in the next generation, the last generation who remember who these people were and what they were like, are getting on and if their memories are not recorded in some way, those memories will disappear pretty soon,” he said, when interviewed this week with Rhonda Noble at the Frontenac News office. Malcolm is no stranger to the Frontenac News. He has been talking with us about this project, and others, on a regular basis for a couple of years. Once he knew he wanted to collect the stories of the men whose names were on the Cenotaph, he began to reach out, through word of mouth, notices in the paper, and through the Arden Legion, for information. Pretty soon the scope of his inquiry expanded to include the names on the Cenotaph in Mountain Grove because he realised the two communities were inextricably linked. Later, it expanded to people who are connected to long time Arden residents, even those who arrived after 1918. In the end, with one exception, he found out something about every name on the list, save one, J. Dawson-Mountain Grove. There are 34 names on the Arden Cenotaph and 32 in Mountain Grove. “There are two or three duplications,” said Malcolm, “and with all the other names people brought forward to us the book has 101 written entries, and 127 photos and documents. But try as we did, no matter where we looked, all we know about J.Dawson is his last name and first initial, nothing else.” Malcolm decided that the best thing for this project was to produce it in booklet form for the descendants of the men and anyone else who is interested in the history of Kennebec and Olden townships and how it was changed by a generation of men, most of whom were volunteers, who left and
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September 25, 2018
Perfect day for outdoor Warden’s reception
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rontenac County Warden Ron Higgins probably wouldn’t be offended if somebody said he tends to go about things a little differently from most politicians. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Higgins decided to hold his first Warden’s Reception outdoors, at Fernleigh Lodge on Kashwakamak Lake Saturday. Also new to Wardens’ receptions was the inclusion of area business offering everything from local maple syrup to chocolates and boat tours of the lake. Of course what wasn’t new was the Warden’s speech and Higgins used the opportunity to point out some of the highlights of his tenure in the position. After thanking everyone involved including his wife, Wendy, Higgins said: “Recently our Council confirmed continuation of our strategic priorities which were initially set by the previous Council which focused on • Seniors and the aging tsunami • the future of waste management • long range financial planning and economic development.”
Higgins said the County was able to secure rides to medical appointments for seniors and that each township would have affordable seniors housing in their township. “In terms of seniors housing, the Islands have completed their project, South Frontenac has an approved business plan in place and North and Central are well underway in terms of developing a business plan to meet seniors needs.” He said the County continues to “support the public works managers and their work with Cambium to assist Council with progress towards the Frontenac County Waste Strategic Goal” which resulted in a grant to fund a study looking for ways to optimize waste diversion. On economic development, he said: “Economic development continues to thrive as the County moves into its final year of Rural Economic Development funding including the Ferry by Foot Promotion Plan, Local Food Awareness Campaign and the Uniform Trail and Wayfinding signage program.”
NF Council - Continued from page 6 said community development manager Corey Klatt. “I don’t think it would be as easy as putting up a building and having a pressure washer in there.” Higgins suggested they would approve the province for assistance. Coun. Wayne Good didn’t see much point in that. “From what I’ve seen in presentations, there’s absolutely no way you can stop it,” Good said. “It’s in about 10 areas of the (Ardoch) lake and in other lakes as well,” said Higgins Property standards bylaw doesn’t fly in North Frontenac
It doesn’t look like there will be anything resembling a property standards bylaw in North Frontenac in the near future following last Friday’s regular Council meeting in Plevna. Keeping in mind that Council will be the same with the exception of Fred Fowler replacing Denis Bedard for the next four years, it is unlikely Council would entertain something it appears to be against. Mayor Ron Higgins served a notice of motion at the previous Council meeting to discuss the issue after the Township received a complaint from a resident that a neighbouring property was in disrepair. “I’d like to see us come up with a bylaw to deal with properties in disrepair,” Higgins said. “Neighbours are concerned about property values.” “Tough titty,” said Coun. John Inglis. “In most cases, people knew about the neighbouring properties before they moved in. “In this case, it’s not dangerous, there aren’t health issues, the opposition is purely esthetic. “Generally, with these complaints, it’s about low income people who can’t afford to make esthetic repairs although
sometimes it’s a personal choice. “It’s all part of the process of living with people who don’t have the same means as you do.” “I’m against too much Big Brother being involved,” said Coun. Wayne Good. “What are you going to do — tell them they have to go into debt? “We already have a safe properties bylaw.” Some councilors noted how divisive an attempt to institute a property standards bylaw in Central Frontenac was. “Some municipalities have a property standards bylaw but we don’t have the staff to administer one,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. “And you would have to set up an appeals body. “You’d have to involve the fire chief, the bylaw officer and the chief building official.” “Some guy builds a million dollar house next to a shack,” said Good. Council instructed staff to look at a policy of sending a letter to ‘offending’ homeowners.
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“I would just caution about a ‘letter from the Township,’” said Inglis. “That can be pretty scary stuff.”
Lamenting the loss of Firefighter Associations
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September 25, 2018
Legion Road Tour
Submitted by Daniel Eusatce (PR Officer – Legion branch 495) n September 15, a happy group of Branch 496 RCL members made the rounds to three other Legion Branches. A total of 25 members joined in. The other Branches visited were Branch 231 in Portland, Branch 244 in Perth and Branch 542 in Westport. Our Sydenham members were warmly welcomed in all locations, and Branch 231 was particularly gracious by providing lunch for everyone – and this on a day when they are normally not open. These visits contribute to the ongoing camaraderie that all Legions are well-known for. In addition to the RCL’s annual poppy campaign, on Sunday, November 11th, the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One will be marked with many special events. One initiative in particular will be of interest to all those in Sydenham and vicinity. The Legion’s intent is to have every bell in every community across Canada
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OBITUARY GORDON KEITH BALL Passed away peacefully September 19th 2018 at the age of 95 surrounded by the love and music of his family. He was greatly loved and respected by Eleanor, his wife of 74 years, and their children Keith (Ann) of Perth, Pat Kirkwood (Ron, deceased) of Kingston, Judy Valiquette (Bill) of Thornhill, Gord (Annette) of Glenburnie, and Don (Don Marshall) of Mississauga. Cherished grandfather to Andrew (Kim) and Elizabeth Ball; Katherine Valiquette; Portia and Shayne Ball; and great-grandfather to Joshua Ball. Predeceased by parents Stanley and Myrtle Ball of Parham and Verona, brother Norvin of Hamilton and sister Mona Hodgson of Harrowsmith. Gordon served in the RCAF in WWII. He was proud to have helped so many people throughout his career. An employee of the City of Kingston for 37 years, he served 17 years with the Fire Department before taking up duties as Emergency Measures Coordinator then as the Director of the Neighbourhood Improvement Program. He was a charter member of the Kingston Community Credit Union. Longtime residents of Kingston in Strathcona Park, and Calvin Park, on retirement, Gordon and Eleanor divided their time between Florida, and their cottage on Eagle Lake, later settling at Kingsdale Chateau, where they continued to meet new friends and play a game of bridge. The family expresses their appreciation to Dr. Patey and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit, Providence Care Hospital for their kindness and consideration. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held at the LaSalle Hotel, 2360 Princess St, on October 12, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Providence Care Hospital in memory of Gordon would be welcomed
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ring in unison or independently (within that community) 100 times at sunset on 11 Nov 2018 to signify the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice. Over the next few weeks you will see additional details of
which Churches will participate and how you can be involved. Why not start off by thinking about members of your own family who served in the Great War?
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sented at the meeting, along with special USCO greeting cards prepared by Anne Garrett. Thanks were given out to all who helped with our 150th projects
• Hockey games will soon be starting out at the Arena. Nice to see road conditions have improved going to the arena. • Parham Senior Diners have started once again. Make sure you make your reservation for next month. This week we enjoyed Meat loaf with all the trimmings cooked by Anne Howes. • The Annual Harvest Auction for Mayflower Lodge will be held on Saturday Oct.13. They are now accepting donations of saleable items, garden products, canning etc. Thank you advance. Also there will be a Turkey Bingo on Oct. 5th. • The Roast Beef Dinner at the Parham United Church is on Sept 29th. • Thank you to everyone who came out to support the ATV Poker Run for Candy Thompson and Family. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful donations - a great time was had by all. • Don't forget about the Ball tournament for Community Living on Saturday Sept. 29th. Come out and cheer on the teams! • Happy Birthday to: Carol Vallier, Art Teal, Margaret Thompson, Sarah McCullough, Shelley Whan, and Jennifer McCullough. Happy Anniversary to Gordon and Marion Bertrim
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• Greetings from Virgil Garrett and the Sharbot Lake 39’rs Seniors group. I am pleased to report that the Sharbot Lake 39’rs Seniors group hosted a full year of 150 Anniversary celebrations at my home and 206 folks visited last year. Recently on Sept. 4 at our recent meeting we were honoured with special guests – Vice President Muriel Milne, United Seniors Citizens Of Ontario, and friend Marjorie Lougheed who visited the meeting and also the special display at my home. It featured 9 clocks, a 1916 model “T”Ford that was voted the car of the Century, and an opportunity to visit and look at heritage items. Five containers of honey were pre-
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC NOTICE OF INTENT TO PASS BY-LAW NAMING AND/OR RENAMING PRIVATE ROADS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a By-Law to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 2002125 as amended to name and/or rename private lanes pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
Four (4) Seasonal Full-Time Operators/Labourers Two (2) at Olden Garage & Two (2) at Hinchinbrooke Garage One position at each garage is 30 hours/ week (6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) One position at each garage is 40 hours/ week (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the Oso Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake.
The Township of Central Frontenac is seeking highly-motivated individuals for the upcoming winter season to fill four (4) vacant full-time, contract operator/ labourer positions. Qualified applicants must possess a valid D-Z driver’s license and should have experience in operating heavy equipment and winter maintenance operations. Applicants will be expected to perform well in a team environment, demonstrate trust and responsibility to their immediate Supervisor and adhere to all applicable Acts and Regulations as well as all Township policies.
THE PROPOSED BYLAW is available for inspection during regular office hours in the Clerk’s department and on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com
Please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence, outlining your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities before 4:00 p.m. local time on October 5th, 2018 to the below:
WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 4:30p.m. on October 5, 2018 via email, in person or by mail to:
David Armstrong Public Works Supervisor / Acting Public Works Manager Phone (613) 279-2935 ext. 261 Fax (613) 279-2422 darmstrong@centralfrontenac.com
Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com DATED THIS 20th day of September, 2018, at the Township of Central Frontenac Cindy Deachman Deputy-Clerk
Job description is available upon request. We thank all whom apply, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, and will only be used for the purposes of candidate selection.
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BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 CLOYNE - TRUNK SHOW 10am-12pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Manon Hunt from Tweed will bring a large collection of personal quilts, pattern designs and long arm quilts and share the stories and inspiration for these quilts. (Editors note, the start time was incorrect in last week’s listing) NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SHARBOT LAKE - PLANNING MEETING FOR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER - St. Lawrence College Employment Centr Board Room. All welcome.
Wednesday September 26
BATTERSEA - BAKE COOKIES 4:30pm. Battersea United Church. Volunteers join us to bake cookies for the Pumpkin Festival. Helping hands welcome! HARROWSMITH - DINERS 12pm. Golden Links Hall. Reservations call Southern Frontenac Community Services - 613-376-6477 PERTH - MEET THE CANDIDATES 7pm-9pm. Glen Tay Public School. Tay Valley Township event. VENNACHAR - FAMILY NIGHTS 5:30pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Dinner followed by Kid’s Club and adult study time. For more info, contact Pastor Laurie at 613-479-2673 or Angela at 613-333-1901. VERONA - GRIEF CARE SUPPORT GROUP 1pm (and 6:30pm) Verona Pentecostal Assembly. For more information, please contact Pastor Bob at brmasters@gmail.com, or IPhone 613 484 4799 or
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Thursday September 27
BATTERSEA - PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 7pm. Storrington Centre. South Frontenac Township Public Works Dept is hosting a Public Open House to discuss plans for the Sunbury Village reconstruction slated to begin in the fall of 2019. Everyone welcome. NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT WITH PETER BROWN 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. Singer songwriter (Jazz and Blues) accompanied by Lesley Sneddon $10pp, refreshments at break VERONA - FRONTENAC FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE BANQUET & AGM 7pm. Verona Lions Hall. Ham buffet with homemade dessert. Tickets call Brian Tolls at 613-542-0605 or Gary Gordon at 613-353-7008.
Friday September 28
HARTINGTON - CONCERT 7pm. Portland Community Church. Featuring Ellis Wolfrey and Judy Murphy and Friends. Light refreshments. Free will offering. NORTHBROOK - FREE WORKSHOPS 9:30am12:30pm. Connections Adult Learning - Northbrook. Learn about Windows 10 desktop and applications, emailing, file management, web browsing and searching through their computer basics with Win 10 workshops. First of a series of workshops on Fridays. For registration call 613-336-0691.
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NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm. Nestled on meandering roads you will find 24 participating artists and artisans and their handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy the paradise of fall colours and beautiful lakes. For more info go to NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com.
Saturday September 29
HARROWSMITH - FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS CONCERT - SLOCAN RAMBLERS Golden Links Hall. $25 in advance, more at door. For tickets and more info, check www.ontariosmallhalls.com (613) 402-1425. INVERARY - WOOD SIGN WORKSHOP 10am1pm. Inverary United Church. Fundraiser-$15 from each one goes to the church. Materials provided in cost. To register - email backwoodscountrycreation@
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Sunday September 30
BELLROCK - MUSIC AT BELLROCK 2pm. Bellrock Hall. Toute Ensemble flutes, Shout Sister! choir, Log House Rhythms drum group and Merrilyn Barber on Celtic harp. Fundraiser for the hall, Free will offering and/or Food Bank donation. GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 INVERARY - TRIBUTE TO GARTH BROOKS 7pm. Inverary United Church. Chris Murphy in concert. Refreshments served. Free will offering. SNOW ROAD STATION - KELLY PRESTON 3pm. Snow Road Hall. There is only a small amount of tickets left. If you would like one, call Kip: 278-1836. VERONA - ANCHORS AWEIGH FISH FRY 4pm6:30pm. Verona Lions Hall. Alll the fixings, home made apple pie for dessert (only 200 pieces) Bar will be open. $15, age 7 -12 $ 10, children 6 and under free. Tickets available at Rona Hardware Verona, Asselstine Hardware, Nicole’s Gifts, Local Family Food, Godfrey General Store Take out available
Monday October 1
RAILTON - TURKEY BINGO 6:50pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Early birds start at 6:50 pm. Grab your daubbers and go yell “GOBBLE!” or “Bingo” whichever you prefer :
Tuesday October 2
BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. COUNCIL MEETING 4432 George St, Sydenham ON. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every
fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS 12pm. North Frontenac Telephone Company. Pot luck at noon. meeting and games to follow. Contact Shirley Crawford 613-279-2990, or Dortohy Fraser, 613279-3220
Wednesday October 3
CLOYNE - FAMILY NIGHTS 5:30pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Dinner at 5:30pm followed by Kid’s Club and adult study time. For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 2673 or Angela 333 1901. DINERS 12pm. Glenburnie United Church. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613-3766477. SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCH 11:30am. Cardinal Café. VERONA - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm9pm. Verona Lions Hall. Featuring candidates for Portland District Councillor, SF Township Mayor, and LDSB Trustee. Candidates will take questions from the audience. Sponsored by the Frontenac News VERONA - GRIEF CARE SUPPORT GROUP 1pm (and 6:30pm) Verona Pentecostal Assembly. For more information, please contact Pastor Bob at brmasters@gmail.com, or IPhone 613 484 4799 or phone 613-374-2976 WORKSHOP Sunharvest Greenhouses. Do you love home décor? Have an interest in being crafty? Signup is required as spaces are limited. Call Ashley at 613-376-6477 ext. 310 for more information and to secure your spot starting Sept. 4 to sign up.
Thursday October 4
NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEETING 9am10:30am. 4432 George St, Sydenham ON.
Friday October 5
DENBIGH - EUCHRE FALL KICKOFF 7pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. $2, which gets you a snack, drinks and possibly a prize. Euchre will be played the first & third Friday of October and November, and on December 7th, following which there will be a break until January 2019. Hope to see you!
Saturday October 6
PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 8pm. Dark Sky Preserve. (Thanksgiving Sunday): Cloud date.
Flinton all-candidates meeting a short and sweet affair by Craig Bakay ast week’s Addington Highlands Ward 2 all candidates meeting in Flinton will likely go down as one of the shortest such meetings in history with only two questions asked of the five candidates running in the October election. After the candidates (incumbents Helen Yanch and Bill Cox and newcomer David Miles for councilor as well as incumbent Reeve Henry Hogg and newcomer Alice Madigan) gave their opening statements, one member of the audience asked about a broken swing on the playground at the Flinton Hall. “We are looking into that,” said Yanch. “But it probably won’t be fixed for awhile. “My wife likes the swings so it should be fixed,” said Miles. “There’s a report coming on what all needs to be fixed,” said Hogg. “I hope we can afford to get it all done.” When it appeared that there were no more questions from the 20 or so people in the audience, The Frontenac News asked the candidates for their views on whether or not they would support a marijuana outlet in the municipality when it become legal Oct. 17 (hey, we came all that way).
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(The question turned out to be prophetic as just that evening Hogg had been informed of a legal marijuana growop consisting of about 800 plants just outside of Flinton. Hogg said later that Health Canada is supposed to inform the municipality of such operations “but they didn’t in this case. The land is zoned agricultural and we’ll probably have to rezone it to industrial so we can collect the taxes.”) Here’s the candidates’ responses at the meeting. “I doubt that there will be any requests,” said Hogg. “I know there are some legal grow ops we didn’t know about.” “It’s hard to see these things readily available in the area,” said Miles. “I’ve had friends use it for medicinal purposes (but) it’s sad when economics dictates our morality.” “I’m not really for it but I’m not for alcohol either,” said Madigan. “But if it’s what our residents want . . .” “I don’t think there will be too may dispensaries in our area,” said Cox. “We’ll know better once they tell us the rules.” “That’s very difficult to answer,” said Yanch. “You’ll be able to buy it online and there’s already medicinal marijuana available online.
Incumbent Ward 2 (Flinton) candidates Helen Yanch and Bill Cox, reeve candidate Alice Madigan, council candidate David Miles, incumbent Reeve Henry Hogg and moderator Jeff Green.
“We already have drugs in the community so if somebody had a storefront that was legal and protected, we could
benefit from tax revenue and while personally I don’t want to see shops, but at least we would have some control.”
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or the Northbrook Lions, this year’s annual ‘Thank You’ barbecue took on added significance. It was the Club’s opportunity to publically thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a $54.200 grant that allowed the club to undergo renovations that have been needed for some time. Lions President Kerry Skipper said the renovations included new flooring, windows and doors, new interlock brick paving around the entrance vestibule and a new roof. “These renovations would not have been possible without the grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” Skipper said. “This will allow us to provide a safe and accessible centre for local community events for the foreseeable future.” Hastings-Lennox & Addington MPP Daryl Kramp said he was pleased to be on hand Saturday to see the results of the Lions’ successful OTF application. “Volunteer organizations like the Land
O’Lakes Lions are critical to the fabric of our communities,” Kramp said. “Especially those small centres that might not otherwise have the resources to provide key services to the community as this hall does. “Congratulations on your success, enjoy your renovated building and I hope that you use it for many years to come to service the needs of your community.” Kramp said said the Lions Hall serves as the social centre for the residents of Northbrook and nearby communities of Cloyne, Myers Cave, Flinton and Kaladar for regular events like bingo, euchre, dances, children’s programs and community lunches and dinners. The hall has been owned and maintained by the Land O’ Lakes Lions since it was converted from an old school house in 1984. OTF representative Shirley Van Steen said the Foundation has granted $2.8 million in this area since 2015.
Hastings-Lennox & Addington MPP Daryl Kramp, Ontario Trillium Foundation representative Shirley Van Steen and Northbrook Lions President Kerry Skipper celebrate the renovations at the Northbrook Hall.
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Festival of Small Halls
Cassie and Maggie at Maberly Hall I t was a beautiful and warm, sunny day, as people filed into the Maberly Hall this past Sunday, to attend one of the Festival of Small Halls concerts. On the bill was our own Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra (who use this very hall as a rehearsal space), opening for Nova Scotia's sibling duo, Cassie and Maggie. The anticipation was in the air, especially for the orchestra itself, who are all members of the community at large, and who were thrilled to be a part of this festival. Conductor Cindy McCall led the orchestra through a set of carefully chosen and arranged tunes, which began with a waltz written by the late Canadian fiddling composer and mentor, Oliver Schroer, and culminated with a rollicking version of some well-played jigs and reels, which picked up speed with each tune and repetition, to the delight of the audience. After a short break, including complimentary oat cakes and jams made by orchestra members, Cassie and Maggie MacDonald took to the stage. It didn't take long for these two to win the audience over with their charm, wry humour, accomplished playing and beautiful vocal harmonies. Oh, and did I mention that they can step dance? By the time they’d finished their first tune, we knew that we were in for a treat. Maggie played guitar and sang in Gaelic and English, while Cassie played fiddle and then began to step dance. Maggie’s voice is strong, low and clear, with some husky undertones, and her guitar and piano playing is rhythmic and driving. Cassie’s fiddle playing is both precise and grotty, and her vocal harmonies, golden.
They sang at least three songs in Gaelic on Sunday, one of which was a milling song, Buran A Choru, which was sung by groups of women in days of old. The overall effect of the sounds and rhythms coming from their instruments and voices, when they sang in Gaelic, resonated deep in me, and was strangely akin to, and echoed the way I feel when listening to Indigenous
Henry Norwood at the Ag Hall, photo David Irvine
by Martina Field
throat singing. These MacDonald siblings complement each other, and together create a sound a little edgier than some of the straight up pure Celtic music some of us are used to hearing. While rooted in their Celtic background, having grown up just beside Cape Breton in Antigonish N.S., the influence of Appalachian and Bluegrass music is creeping into their sound. In their latest, a Juno nominated album, ‘The Willow Collection’, they have chosen songs with the Willow as a common thread that runs through all of it. Most are traditional, some are original, and many they played for us in Maberly on Sunday. ‘Let No Man Steal Your Thyme’, ‘The Sally Garden Set’, ‘Seileach’ and the ‘Hangman’ to name a few. When they finished playing, the house jumped to its feet to give them a standing ovation, and the MacDonald sisters did not disappoint. They returned to give two encores. For the last one, they invited members of the fiddle orchestra back up on stage to join them in Brenda Stubbert’s Reel by Cape Breton’s late, great composer and fiddler, Jerry Holland. Cassie and Maggie are moving to Toronto this year from Halifax, to further their career. It will be exciting to see what new influences will creep into their music and how their sound will evolve. Two nights before, the skies were clear and the harvest moon was waxing at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. However a couple of hours earlier a tornado had blown through the area and although the hall was un-damaged, it had no power, except for the emergency lights at the exits. Somehow, the audience braved the elements for a decidedly acoustic show by PEI singer-songwriter Maegan Blanchard and her opening act, Grace Lachance. It is a good thing that both performers know their material well and the acoustics in the hall are good, because they both performed unplugged and on a darkened stage as well. We missed Grace Lachance's performance unfortunately because what is normally a 20 minute drive took over an hour because of trees down on the roads, but it
Cassie and Maggie photo Susan Sabiston
was worth the effort to get out to see Maegan Blanchard. Maegan Blanchard sings some very personal songs, including, on this night at least, several that are about overcomingpersonal darkness to strive for the light Not being able to see her on stage except in silhouette was oddly fitting for some of her haunting tunes. Among my favourite of her songs was Broken Pieces, from her latest release, which was produced by another well-loved performer around here, Jim Bryson. Other stand out shows in this year’s series included a rollicking evening at the McDonalds Corners Ag Hall with Colter Wall and Perth’s Henry Norwood. Apparently, they “blew the roof off the hall”, figuratively speaking of course. There are still tickets left for the Slocan Ramblers show at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith this coming Saturday Night (September 29), although the Sunday afternoon Kelly Prescott show at the Snow Road Hall is sold out. For tickets go to festivalofsmallhalls.ca (Martina Field is a Sharbot Lake based artist and keen music fan, She is a charter member of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra)
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