Vol.18 No.39

October 4, 2018 Vol. 18, No. 39

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number of letters to the editor have been published in the Frontenac News in recent weeks about Judy Farrell, a member of Tay Valley Council who was the subject of an inquiry by a third-party investigator into allegations that she harassed Tay Valley Township staff.

In a report to the township, the investigator concluded that Farrell had indeed harassed the staff members. Farrell, and her lawyer, asked for a copy of the report and were told that for privacy reasons they could not be supplied one. The report prescribed that Farrell undertake sensitivity training and apologise to the staff members involved.

Farrell refused, and in response Council stripped her of many of her duties, including sitting on township committees and attending conferences. About all that Farrell was left with was the right to attend council meetings.

Some of the letters to the editor deal with some of the statements made by Farrell on her Facebook page on September 11 of this year. In last week’s edition of the

Frontenac News, an article was published (Tay Valley Debacle Colours Election) about the controversy and how it relates to this year’s election campaign inTay Valley, where Farrell is running for deputy reeve.

Farrell was called as the article was being prepared, but did not respond in time for publication, so we used her Facebook post to characterise her position on the issues that led to her being censured by Council.

Farrell contacted the News after the article had been published and she was interviewed this week. She did not say anything that contradicts her Facebook post of September 11, but added some detail about the situation.

The first thing that Judy Farrell said was that the much of what was said in the letters we published was not true.

“How can you publish such unsubstantiated statements,” she said.

The letters she was referring to were

by Mark Burnham, a member of Tay Valley Council, and David Taylor, a Tay Valley resident.

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Judy Farrell at an all candidates meeting last week.

We also talked about the statement made by Keith Kerr, Tay Valley Reeve, on September 19, which was published on the township website. The statement refers to her September 11 Facebook post, and includes some pretty pointed language, including the following: “It is convenient for Councillor Farrell to blame others for her mistakes, but that does not make her statements true.”

For her part, Farrell went back to the beginning. She said “it’s no secret that Tay Valley is known as a difficult place to build because of the way the planning and building departments operate. All of this has come from efforts to make improvements and deal with these problems. Efforts that were done in a respectful way.”

According to Farrell these efforts began after MPP Hillier, who lives in Perth, received complaints from Tay Valley residents about how hard it is to get approvals in order to build.

“Randy Hillier, along with representatives from the Perth Real Estate Board

and the Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association, came to a committee meeting and talked about the issues that are of concern. This was June 26/2017. When the delegation was finished I said that we would look into this and try to rectify this.

The next day a gentleman from Black Lake wrote a summation of the meeting on his Facebook page, and I gave it a thumbs up. The Planner and the CBO accused me of harassment.”

Farrell said that she has never met privately with either the township planner or the Chief Building Official except in 2014, before taking office, when she was applying for permits for her own home. She did have disagreements over decisions and fees with each of them at that time.

She said she has not met with them later on and has never discussed their performance with them in her role as a member of council.

“They say that I said that the planner was over paid but I never said that. I did

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The Frontenac News is hosting all candidates meetings for the 2018 municipal elections. The schedule thus far is printed below. Look to these pages, frontenacnews.ca and our Facebook and Twitter feeds for updates.

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'Cannabis free' is not a viable option for townships

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he Ontario government has given a bit more time for the incoming municipal councils to think about whether they will permit cannabis retailers to set up shop within their jurisdiction. At first, they were faced with a decision in December, at their first or second meeting, but that has been pushed back to January.

Still, it has given candidates for council a different kind of question to answer than they are normally used to during the municipal election campaign. It is simple on the surface; do you think your township should allow cannabis to be sold within its borders? But since it is a yes or no question, it tends to pack an extra punch. When asked at all candidates meetings, it tends to elicit a response that is perhaps what you would expect from people who have lived all of their lives in a world where marijuana is forbidden, an illicit drug. No one wants to say, “I have been smoking pot for 40 years, why shouldn’t it be sold in our town?”. That means they are admitting they have been a lawbreaker for 40 years at the same time as they are asking for people to vote for them. Some want to say, “I’ve never tried it, and I don’t plan to, but ...” and some talk about making sure it is not being sold near schools.

Some even refuse to be pinned down, using the “I’d like to hear what the people think” or “maybe we should hold a referendum” cop out lines.

What those asking and answering the question about cannabis sales really need to do is cast their mind for-

ward a couple of weeks. Once cannabis is legal on October 17, it will join millions of legal products that may or may not be good for us, such as candy bars and sugary drinks, gasoline and potato chips, and beer and wine and whiskey.

It will be subject to restrictions, although not likely as onerous as those tobacco is subject to, and will only be sold in dedicated stores, for now.

At one time local municipalities, heavily influenced by religious based temperance movements, maintained restrictions over the sale of alcohol. But as municipalities have amalgamated and expanded, the logic behind restricting the sale of alcohol has faded. All it meant was an inconvenience for local residents and a disadvantage for local business, neither of which are desired by municipal councils.

The main reason that the cannabis prohibition has been lifted in Canada after 80 years is that it had become hopelessly outdated. The percentage of the population who use cannabis is too large, and it is untenable for (at least) 15% of the population to be criminals just because they use a common drug, be it for medical or recreational reasons or for a combination of the two.

Municipalities that vote to prohibit the sale of cannabis in January will be dooming theirs and future councils to revisit these issues over and over again, until the sale is finally legalised. Municipalities that take the plunge and permit retailers to set up in their jurisdiction, with all the provincially mandated restrictions that are already in place, will likely never have to deal with the matter again.

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Congratulations to Matt Baker’s team for winning the

tournament. The team then donated back their prize money to help make the tournament, which was a fundraiser for the agency, a financial success as well as a fun time for all.

The day raised $1500 for CLNF.

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LETTERS

An open letter to all council candidates and acclaimed council members in Central Frontenac SINCE 1970

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was very pleased to read in The Frontenac News that the subject of a reuse centre was brought up at the debate in Mountain Grove. I believe that a re-use centre can be a vital part of the Township’s waste reduction strategy. Lanark and Tay Valley counties have vibrant re-use centres which not only save tonnes of re-usable items from the dump but also promote civic responsibility and the reduce, re-use and recycle mindset critical to extending the life of our landfills.

Some of you may not be aware that

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n September 30, 2018 at 3:30am, a member of the Central Hastings OPP detachment was patrolling south on Highway 37 near Chapman Road when they observed a northbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle was subsequently stopped, and charged is 25-year-old Colin Armstrong of Northbrook, Ontario with Driving with More than 80 Mgs of Alcohol in Blood. Armstrong received a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days. He will appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, Ontario on October 11, 2018.

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there is a committee of council in place to establish a re-use committee represented on council by Victor Heese. In the Spring of 2015 Victor Heese was approached by a group of residents and a committee of council was established in the Fall of 2015. The first meeting of the committee was in the Winter of 2016. It is now the Fall of 2018 and there is no re-use centre on the horizon.

We need leadership to get this project moving.

Pierre de Bassecourt Napanee and South Frontenac in a joint investigation with Kingston Police Force simultaneously executed three Controlled Drugs and Substances Warrants.

In South Frontenac on Fairhaven Lane, officers located two loaded firearms, one which was determined to be stolen. Officers seized a quantity of hash and ecstasy. Charged are; Mark Silva, a 47-year-old male from South Frontenac and Wendy Wood, a 46-year-old female from South Frontenac.

Mark Silva is is facing 15 charges, including weapons and rug charges. Wendy wood is facing 14 charges, also including weapons and drug charges.

Silva was held in bail court in Napannee.

Wood was was released on a Promise to Appear with a First Appearance date of Wednesday the 31st of October at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston.

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This corrects the inequity - namely, that for years, we the people, who happen to live out in the sticks, far from the downtown elites with their enviable access to sporting and cultural events had long been denied this entertainment.

Henceforth, we in the boonies will also be able to marvel, as ringmaster, Doug Ford, surrounded by adoring assistants and with whip in confident hand, steps into the spotlight to single-handedly wrestle the monster that is Toronto City Council into submission. Already, this mini-Trump has shown his mettle, defiantly revealing in the face of innumerable foes, that he is prepared to deal courageously with an array of formidable enemies (if not of the state, then the province) deployed against him, including the province’s school teachers, the appointed judiciary, and “experts” of all kinds, who dare to thwart his will.

Even though Ford’s administration is in its infancy, (and indeed, based upon early indicators, may remain so, for some time) it is gratifying to see that he is truly a man of action. And while it is difficult to say, as yet, that he keeps his promises (he never really made any while campaigning) he has moved decisively to protect and improve the province with his fearless attacks on the needy poor, the limits placed on LGBT educational rights, the introduction of tax funded snitch lines and armed with his profound insights, drawn from long experience with, and deep understanding of, the drug underbelly of Etobicoke, he is

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One marvels, too, at the political stamina of our premier as he demonstrates his ability to maintain one night stands in the legislature to determinably push through his agenda in the face of a rabble of old age pensioners and malcontents who believe in constitutional democracy.

Barnum & Bailey may be gone but at least some excitement has been reintroduced into our lives with the election of such selfless champions of the people, both north and south of the 49th parallel.

Who knows? The citizenry of both countries are begging for more hijinks to ease the torpor of their uneventful existences.

Might I helpfully but humbly suggest a future spectacle on our international border, whereby both the current president of the United States and Premier Ford, could seal, on our behalf, their neighbourly friendship, by meeting half way on a high wire spanning Niagara Falls?

But naturally, this stunt would require the balanced approach which both men have so clearly brought to their conduct and governance in recent days.

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FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 9, 2018 Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual removal of stop logs in the Moira and Napanee regions on, or after, Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures: • • • • • • • • •

Upper Arden Dam Middle Arden Dam Laraby Rapids Dam Varty Lake Dam James Lazier Dam Bellrock Dam 13 Island Lake Dam Second Depot Lake Dam Third Depot Lake Dam

Property owners upstream from these structures can expect water levels to decrease to normal fall levels and should ensure that all boats, floating docks, etc., have been removed before Monday, October 8, 2018.

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden................................Wanda Harrison.................. 335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook........Nancy Skipper Denbigh............................Angela Bright....................... 333-1901 Godfrey............................Stefan Duerst...................... 374-1710 Harrowsmith.....................Kim Gow Henderson.......................Jean Brown......................... 336-2516 Inverary............................Judy Borovskis.................... 353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke.......Karen Prytula....................... 325-1354 Mississippi........................Pearl Killingbeck.................. 278-2127 Mountain Grove...............Marilyn Meeks..................... 279-3209 Ompah.............................Linda Rush.......................... 479-2570

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• The downed trees from last weeks’ devastating storm which hit Arden’s cenotaph have now been cleaned up and the flags are flying proud again.

• We apologize this article didn’t make it into last weeks’ paper.

• The extensive storm did not hamper the full capacity attendance of this years Italian Night, hosted by the Kennebec Rec Committee. The featured chicken cacciatore as the main course was a big change up for the volunteer cooks, but they worked through all the challenges and managed to turn out a pretty spectacular dinner. Volunteer students from Land O’ Lakes Public School added to the success of the evening. Entertainers; Renee, Randy, Mark, Ed and Lorne were a delight to listen to and were thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd. A big thank you is extended to everyone who helped with the event and certainly to everyone who attended.

• The Kennebec Wilderness Trails planning group invites everyone to their official opening, Fri, Oct 5 at 11:30am at Trailheads at 28786 Hwy 7. Refreshments will be served and some official dignitaries will be present. Bring your hiking boots and take part in a glorious walk through the woods on a fabulous fall day. I have personally walked some of these trails and the natural setting plus the spectacular views are worth every minute you spend there.

• You’ve read and heard of the book on the Kennebec and area War Heroes, and now you have the opportunity to have your own copy. The book is on sale at the Arden Legion, Branch 334, Tues and Thurs, 1 to 4pm for the modest price of $10. This is a book you should add to your collection of Arden memorabilia, so don’t hesitate and get your copy before it’s sold out.

• You can register with me if you would like to attend October Diner’s program. Chicken divan is on the menu for Mon, Oct 15th luncheon. The lunch starts at 12:30pm at the hall.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 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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• The Clothing Boutique & More in Northbrook is starting their winter hours beginning Oct 1st. This gem of a second-hand store will be open Tues, Thurs and Sat from 10am to 2pm. The store cannot accept any large electronic items or baby items such as car seats, broken toys or toys with missing parts. Please do not leave dropped-off items outside the bins, especially now with the rain.

• Free Friday Flix is coming again on Oct 5th at the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church beginning at 7pm.

I wonder what gem they will have playing this month?

Come out and find out!

• Come out to the Flinton Hall on Oct 6th, and feast on a turkey supper with all the trimmings. Doors open at 4pm until 7pm.

• Come out to the Star Gazing Pad at 5816 Road 506 on Oct 6th to see the autumn constellations; spot Uranus with your unaided eyes! Cloud date will be Thanksgiving Sun, Oct 7th.

• Thurs, Oct 11th finds Mike Runtz, renowned naturalist from Carlton University in Ottawa at the Garden Club meeting at Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne beginning at 7pm. He will talk to us about, "Why beavers are such good gardeners, plus great info about dragonflies and wildflowers.” Take a look at Mike's bio at: https://carleton.ca/cuol/2017/michael-runtz-profiled/ • Want to see trick or treaters and hand out candy, but live on a rural road that no one visits? This event is for you!

Trick or Treat! Come and join in on the fun at the Flinton Hall parking lot on Oct 31st from 5:30 to 7:30pm and hand out your tricks or treats to our community trick or treaters.

Please contact Teri Woods at 613-336-9100 to register.

• 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 Fri 9:30am-12:30pm from Sept 28th to Nov 2nd. For registration call 613-336-0691.

• Land O’Lakes Community Services is developing a FOOT CARE program for seniors who live in the Denbigh or the Northbrook areas. If you or someone you know would like more info on this program, call Lori Cuddy at 613-336-8934 ext. 229.

• C.O.F.A. and Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre proudly presents a conservation fundraiser with the grand prize of a Beretta shot gun and the second prize being a Traditions buck stalker muzzle loader. Tickets are $10 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 Nov 18th. You must be 18 yrs. of age and over to purchase a ticket.

• Take good care of each other this Thanksgiving. Take with you this prayer from the United Church of Canada: • God, giver of all good, you continually pour your benefits upon us. Age after age, the living wait upon you and find that your faithfulness has no end, that your care is unfailing. We praise you that the mystery of life is a mystery of infinite goodness. We praise you for the order and constancy of nature; for the beauty and bounty of the earth; for day and night, summer and winter, seedtime and harvest; for the varied gifts of loveliness which every season brings. We give you thanks for all the comfort and joy of life, for our homes, for our friends and for all the love, sympathy and goodwill of all people. Amen.

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Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13, 2018!

Open House - Ompah Fire Hall October 111, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The North Frontenac Fire Department will be holding a BBQ and open house on October 11, 2018 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm to raise public awareness about the importance of “Look, Listen, Learn, Be Aware – Fire can happen anywhere”. The open house will include: • Free, BBQ and Open House at Ompah Station, 10200 Road 509: • Live demonstration at 7:00 pm; • The latest safety products available, such as the new Lithium Smoke Alarms which will last up to 10 years and other fire safety devices • Hand-outs and free promotional items.

• Sparky the Fire Dog will be in attendance for the children.

Join us at Ompah Fire Hall your community Fire Station to learn about what you can do to protect your family and home.

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• Tai Chi has resumed Mondays at the Lions Hall, Hwy 41, Griffith at 1pm. Drop in fee $10. This is for beginner and intermediate students and taught by a certified instructor. It is sponsored by Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club.

• Northern Lights Seniors start euchre on Oct 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 and third Fri of Oct and Nov and on Dec 7th, following which there will be a break until Jan 2019. Hope to see you!

• “When we count our many blessings, it isn’t hard to see, that life’s most valued treasures, are the treasures that are free. For it isn’t what we own or buy that signifies our wealth. It’s the unique gifts that have no price: our family, friends and health.” (Author Unknown) A blessed Thanksgiving to you!

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• There will be a Euchre Fun Night, Oct 13th at the S and A Hall beginning at 7pm. Light refreshments, prizes and a cash bar. Cost is $5 per person. For info please call Marilyn 372-0917 or Pam 372-1578.

• Words to live by: When you love what you have, you have everything you need. Wishes to all for a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

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• Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Howard and Nadine (Newton) Clark of Henderson Road. How wonderful that both have their health, family nearby and such wonderful companionship. We are happy for you.

• This past week included a tornado in the Ottawa area and on Highway 7 a truck overturned causing some delays.

• This is Thanksgiving coming up and many folks are coming home for that turkey dinner and visits. Drive safe everyone.

• All the best to the candidates for municipal politics. Our hearts go out to you- trying to fix the roads and do maintenance with not enough funds and no expected surge of municipal contributors in the near future. We will all support you- and admire you all. By now folks should have received their voting instructions.

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

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• Missed the Tribute to Garth Brooks concert? - It was great!

Chris Murphy was at his finest and a special trio – Chris, Lauren and Claire brought the “house” to their feet! Don’t miss the next concert on Oct 21 featuring Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg at Inverary United Church at 7pm.

• Experiencing 2 tornados from the 18th floor of a condo in Ottawa on Sept 21 was not what I was expecting to do. A large part of the city came to a halt and then the wonderful compassion of people took over. Hats off to the drivers on the four lane roads such as Carling Ave – only once did I hear a horn blow – all those “non-working” traffic lights became four way stops with absolute respect for each other in all directions. Road Rage non-existing!

• This past weekend was the Inverary Village Garage Sale!

Thank you to all who came to “shop”. Thank you to all the businesses of Inverary – you showed the true heart of our village!

Thank you, Reta and Roger and the staff at Northway Home Hardware for our balloons, the support for Inverary Youth activities and the space for our barbecue stand! It was a great day for all – neighbors met neighbors and visitors to the village

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• Free Seniors Fitness Program Thurs from 10:30–11:30am at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Rd., Sunbury. Tues class is NOT running at the moment.

• Fairmount Home is hosting a Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Thurs, Oct 4, 10am to 2pm, 2069 Battersea Rd, Glenburnie.

Pies are fresh and homemade.

• Pie Sale at Trinity United Church! Elginburg on Fri, Oct 5 from noon to 6pm. All pies $10.

• Bob’s Breakfast! Sat, Oct 6, 7:30 till 10am at Inverary United Church. $6 gets you a great breakfast, served to your table with lots of country hospitality!

• Battersea Pumpkinfest on Oct 13 from 10am to 4pm. Fun for everyone! Volunteers needed! 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 10am on Oct 13.

• Frontenac 4-H Pork BBQ at Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury on Sat, Oct 20 from 5 to 7:30pm. Adults - $15. Children 6 to 12 -$5. Under 6 free. For tickets call Ruth Shannon 613-3532341 or shanlake@kingston.net.

• Music Night with Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg at Inverary United Church on Sun, Oct 21 at 7pm. Free will offering for the Mission and Service Fund. Refreshments will be served.

• Soulful Singing in Battersea – a great group of women! Usually last Fri 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!

Did you Know? There is a free Jam Session at the Storrington Centre on Fri nights.

• Painting and Craft mornings at the Storrington Centre every 1st and 3rd Wed from 9am to noon.

• Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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• Sat, Oct 13th - 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. Free for children under 14.

• Sean McCann, founding member of Great Big Sea, brings his Face-to-Face tour to the ABC Hall on Sat, Oct 13. Doors open at 7pm. Cash bar. Ticket info at www.abchall.ca or by contacting Margaret at 613-273-9244.

• Fall River Restaurant will be having a Thanksgiving Dinner Oct 6, 4-8pm. Please make reservations.

• Culvert Replacements - A portion of Christie Lake North Shore Road- please be advised that the construction crew will remain in the area until Fri, Oct 5 to complete this culvert installation. Please see attached map for culvert location. Please direct any questions to the Public Works Department at 613267-5353 x 127.

• Lanark County Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Project needs volunteers! The BR+E project is an action-oriented, community-based and volunteer-driven process that includes confidential face-to-face interviews/surveys by volunteers with businesses to address any issues/opportunities for that business, as well as data collection and action planning.

Volunteer recruitment is continuing, with a goal of having more than 60 volunteer visitors by Nov 2018, adding to the current complement of 25. Volunteers are provided training, get to support local business, achieve and see the results of their effort, gain personal experience and build networks and skills. If you are interested in volunteering to conduct face-to-face confidential interviews/surveys with local businesses or if your business would like to participate in an interview/survey, please contact Teri Devine, BR+E Coordinator, at 613-283-7002 ext. 111 or 613-207-5940 or by e-mail at bre@valleycfdc.com. More info is available at www.valleycfdc.com/bre

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• Thurs, Sept 27th at Snow Road Community Centre was a great night of easy listening to Peter Brown and Leslie Sneddan’s music of jazz blues. They also played country, gospel and the history of the K & P Trails. Next Music Night is Oct 25th at the community centre and playing will be Stephen Goodberry (my favourite) as Elvis. I can’t wait!

• There was a big crowd at Coffee Break on Fri morning. It was a community coffee break where everyone brought something or helped. It was nice to see Rick back again, as well as Pam and Gary Petrie from Ingersol, friends of Glen and Karen Paterson and Ray and Delmer.

• At the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 131 hungry people arrived for breakfast on Sat. It was great to see people we haven’t seen for awhile. The next breakfast will be Oct 13th.

• Sympathies to the family and friends of Alice McKay. • Living Well with Chronic Disease is a free 6-week workshop at Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat at 14244 Road 38 on Mon mornings starting Oct 15th until Nov 19th from 10am to 12:30pm. An option to stay and buy lunch afterwards will be available. Register today, as spaces are limited. You can register by contacting Pamela Lemke at 613-544-3078 or 1-800266-7516, ext. 701 or email her at lemkepam@yahoo.com.

This is all about managing ongoing conditions like arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, depression, lung disease and others.

• Happy Birthday to Sara Armstrong, Cathy McMunn, Dave Hopper, Gilbert Riddell, Chloe Woodman, Carolyn North, Margaret Snow and Earl Gemmill.

• Happy Anniversary to Cathy and Doug McMunn.

• Don’t forget Social Supper on Oct 10th at Snow Road Community Centre. Octoberfest sausages are supplied and it starts at 6pm. All welcome.

• Smile. Never laugh at your wife’s choices – you are one of them!

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• Birthdays for October are Lance Cowdy, Ryder Mallett, Sarah McCullough, Chris Mann, Kathy Wilson, Bill Wolfe, Jo-Anne Deline, Eric Wager, Bridgette Burke-Teal, Pat Alexander, Don Lee, Braidey Merrigan, Cindy Matson, Jack Price, Nick Hawley, Autumn Kloss and Lois Wilde.

• October anniversaries are Frank and Betty Fransworth, Bill and Daisy Hawes, Jack and Diane Nicholson and George and Marie White.

• On Sept 28, we had an Alzheimer's Coffee Break. Forget Me Knots met on Oct 3rd .

• Thinking of all the people who have lost a loved one.

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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

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• Pauline, John and Alice blew out the candles at the September Birthday Bash. All enjoyed a bountiful pot luck feast. Stan and Marily entertained by telling several jokes from their Newfoundland trip. Next bash is Oct 17.

• The trees are starting to turn colour, but I have not yet had a frost (knocking on wood) so the garden is still producing. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • The Annual Harvest Auction for Mayflower Lodge will be held on Sat, Oct. 13. They are now accepting donations of saleable items, garden products, canning, etc. Thank you in advance. Also, there will be a Turkey Bingo on Oct 5th.

• Is there any school or person saving Campbell soup labels in the area?

• The Raymo/Wagarville Road sign is back in place. Thank you!

• The Parham United Church's Roast Beef Supper was enjoyed by all. Thanks for all who attended and helped in any way.

• Folks sure enjoyed the singing at the Free Methodist Church on Sat. • Thank you to everyone who came out to support Community Living on Sat at their ball tournament.

• Rev Jean Brown along with Sharon MacDonald led the worship service for Communion Day and a great amount of nonperishable items were collected for the food bank. Luncheon followed after the service.

• Mark Nov 17th down on your calendar for the Craft Sale at the IOOF Hall. For more info call Rose LaPointe at 613-2792852.

• Thinking of you to Meta Wagar, Ann Goodfellow, Jessie Donnelly, Marlene Beattie and Doris Ferguson.

• The community is once again mourning the loss of another stellar member - King Stinchcombe passed away on the weekend. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of the family of Amanda Burley who also passed away this weekend.

• Thanksgiving is this weekend. Be sure to give thanks for all your many blessings.

• Don't forget the Turkey Bingo this Fri at the IOOF Hall in Parham. Also, the Harvest Auction on Oct 13th; always a fun event to attend. Donations are being accepted; 613 2792852.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION INFORMATION There will be a School Board Election for the following School Board trustee positions:

Invites You to Participate in an Open House Regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review

School Board Trustee – English Separate – One (1) to be elected Leslie Ford Wendy Procter

You are invited to an Open House to discuss the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review for the Township of North Frontenac. Come prepared to have the opportunity to provide general comments and ask questions about the Proposed Zoning By-law.

School Board Trustee – French Separate – One (1) to be elected Diane Burns Michel Charron

The Open House will be held on October 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506 Plevna, Ontario.

Please be advised that all other offices have been acclaimed.

The Zoning By-law affects all lands within the Township of North Frontenac. It is a Bylaw to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures within the Township.

Internet/Telephone Voting Method The School Board Election will be conducted by Internet/ Telephone Voting. Eligible electors may cast their vote between Monday, October 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. and Monday, October 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

Additional Information related to the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review is available during regular office hours at the Municipal office or on the Township website. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of North Frontenac on the proposed Zoning By-law, you must make a written request to the undersigned.

Location of Help Centre A Voter Help Centre will be available at the Municipal Office 6648 Road 506, Plevna ON during the following hours: • October 15, 2018 to October 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm; • October 22, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the undersigned.

The Voter Help Centre will be supplied with a computer and a telephone to accommodate voting during the voting period. Staff will also be available to assist voters with general election questions and make additions, deletions or corrections to the Voters’ List.

Dated this 1st day of October, 2018.

Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca www.northfrontenac.com

Tara Mieske Returning Officer clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca (613) 479-2231 ext. 225

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• Happy Birthday to: Dawn Peterkin, Arthur Cota, Lois McFadden, Tara Cronin, Stacy Clow, Johnae Leyfield, Robbie Northmore, Liz Norton and Ethan Willard.

Sydenham Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

• Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you all get to enjoy some time with family and friends and have much to be thankful for.

• The challenge is on again, the 2nd Annual Pumpkin people and fall decorations. Get your thinking caps on and get them out on your doorsteps or lawns. It was so much fun last year, let’s make this year even better.

Can’t wait to see them starting to pop up. So if you are looking for a way to burn off your excess turkey or ham dinner on Thanksgiving Day, get outside and get creative. So nice to see the fall arrangements! Welcome back Pumpkin people.

• Don’t forget the Municipal and School Board Election is coming, starts Monday October 15th: at 8:00 am and ends Monday October 22nd at 8:00 pm. You should have already gotten your information with your PIN number in the mail to vote. If you require voter assistance with your electronic voting, you can go to the Township Office from October 15-19th from 8:00am to 4:30 pm and October 22 (Election Day) from 8:00am to 8:00 pm. The voting is taking place over phone or computers this year, so if you do not have access or require assistance please reach out for help and make your vote count. There is a voter help line too, 613-3763027 ir 1-800-559-5862 from October 9th to October 19th, weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30 pm and October 22nd (Election Day) 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The township website is www.southfrontenac.net Pease remember to take your letter with you if you go in for voting assistance.

• The Lions Club of Sydenham had an extra special evening at their last meeting. District Governor Frank Hewitt and his wife Theresa were guests. There were many milestones to mark; the 100th year of the Lions and 50 years for LCIF. In 2020 they will be celebrating 100 years for Canadian Lion Clubs. The local Lions Club had 3 members receive the Chevron award/pin for years of service. A huge congrats to Lion Herb on 10 years, Lion Claude for 15 years, Lion Rob for 30 year. A relatively new special award, the “Lion Whis-

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• Wishing the Golden Eagles good luck Friday at Lasalle. The Juniors play at 5:30pm and seniors play at 7:30pm. Go into town and show your support and cheer them on. Go Eagles, Go!

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613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

• It's that special time of year again - cool crisp days and leaves turning brilliant colours. It’s an occasion for families to get together. This is the time of year to reflect and think of all we are thankful for. Have a wonderful, Happy Thanksgiving!

• Stock up at the Frontenac Farmers Market this Sat, Oct 6 for your Thanksgiving fixings. The market will be closing for the season on Oct 27. Shop early and stock up the pantry now for the winter ahead. Verona is very lucky to have a farmer's market that brings us superb quality, locally produced, locally grown and locally homemade products every weekend. The market is located at Prince Charles Public School from 9am to 2pm.

• Enjoy a leisurely skate at the Frontenac Community Arena every Wed from 10 to 11am and Sun from 1 to 2:20pm. The cost is $2 per person and a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. www. frontenacarena.ca • South Frontenac Community Services provides Foot Care. Basic foot care is provided by trained service providers in a congregate setting. The service includes trimming toe nails, addressing callouses, monitoring and massaging feet. Service providers will also provide counsel in the care for feet of seniors or physically disabled adults at three monthly clinics throughout our area. Diabetic referrals are accepted. The fee is $20 per session at clinics. In-home sessions can be arranged for those who cannot physically attend clinics (intake meeting required) at a rate of $25 per person.

The next Verona clinic will be Tues, Oct 9 and will be held at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Appointments start at 9am. To make a reservation, (required) call 613-376-6477 ext. 306.

• 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 Fri, Oct 5 to wish her well in her retirement.

• Fairmount Home is hosting a Thanksgiving Pie Sale

Judy Farrell and Tay Valley, continued fom page 1 say that we should look at the cost of our planning and building departments. At conferences there is talk about sharing services with other townships to save money for both townships. I brought that up at council, but I did not say anything against our staff in a personal way.”

Farrell also said that the township did not follow its own procedural bylaw when the complaints were made.

“They should have sat down with me, the CAO [Chief Administrative Officer] and the complainants and we could have dealt with the problems. But instead he hired an investigator,” she said.

This point is addressed in Reeve Kerr’s release from September 19: “Councillor Farrell also suggests that the Township’s internal procedure was not followed.

The truth is the CAO attempted to deal directly with Councillor Farrell about staff complaints prior to the investigation. That was ineffective and an investigation was ordered by Council after further incidents were reported.”

According to Judy Farrell, there were no further incidents.

“Everything that I have said, was done in a council meeting. How does a councillor doing their job get to the level of harassment?” she said.

She also said that her lawyer had accompanied her when she met with the investigator looking into the harassment allegation. Afterwards she reports that her lawyer said that there was no way she could be found to have harassed any township staff member based on what she said at that meeting.

“So, when they said there was indeed harassment I wanted to see the report. How can I defend myself when I cannot see the report?” she said.

Keith Kerr, speaking on behalf of Council, clearly sees things differently. Again, from his September 19 release: “It is important for the public to understand that Council has certain legal obligations where its staff are being harassed, and accordingly could not accept Councillor Farrell simply refusing to apologise or accept that her conduct contravened the Occupational Health and Safety Act … Councillor Farrell is directly responsible for the decision of Council to direct me to respond to the ongoing issues created by her behavior.”

The dispute has been expensive, for both sides.

The township has paid $160,000 in costs, according to what a member of council told the News, and Judy Farrell said she has spent $30,000 in legal fees.

The restrictions on Farrell will cease to have effect as soon as the new Tay Valley Council is sworn in later this fall. Judy Farrell is running for Deputy Reeve. (more from the Tay Valley election on page 11)

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South Frontenac Council report - October 2

Garbage Truck Woes Council authorized staff to procure a new or demonstrator model garbage truck for a total net value of $250,000: $150,000 will be funded from equipment replacement reserves, the remainder from the working fund reserve.

The current vehicle, purchased in 2010, “has been undersized for some time, as indicated by the repairs it has needed.”

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Since 2015, these have included an engine and transmission, multiple repairs to dump body housing, hoist and side loader. Mayor Vandewal noted that a new truck had been removed from the 2018 budget because it was hoped that the expensive repairs already done would allow the current truck to last one more year.

This September, a cracked frame was welded after consultation with Ford Canada,

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nusual Acres on Clarendon Road are all about squash and pumpkins this fall. The pie pumpkins are ready for Thanksgiving, and the white pumpkins are ready for anything. After this weekend, the big Jack O’Lantern Pumpkins will be the star of the show. Sarah and Pete will be at the final Saturday of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market season this week with squash soup to take home, and pumpkins for Thanksgiving and Halloween. After that, they will be turning their pumpkin patch into a Halloween destination. They are located at 1786 Clarendon Road, off Road 509. “Follow them on Facebook/Instagram @UnusualAcres for their fall schedule and future plans.”

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and “it was at this time that a broken spring was noted and during the trip to Kingston to get the spring repaired the engine blew up…the cost of repair greatly exceeds the residual value of the truck.” Until a replacement is purchased, a private contractor has been hired to cover the route.

The new truck will have greater capacity, two-sided drive, and side loading, thus being better suited to the current and projected demands of the garbage routes.

Bellrock Road Closure Bellrock Road will be closed for a km or so just west of Road 38 for 8 hours on October 26 (chosen because it is a school PD day, to minimize disruption). This will be to replace a disintegrating culvert prior to the winter.

New Communications Tower Lease The Westport Telephone Company has approached the Township for the installation of a communications tower on an unopened municipal ROW for provision of high speed internet in the Battersea area. This may or may not also improve internet access at the new Perth Road fire hall: it is still possible the hall will need its own small tower.

The agreement will be for 20 years, with proposed $1.00 annual rent. On a potentially luicrative note, Mayor Vandewal said he has heard that one dollar lease agreements are now to be replaced by five dollar ones…

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a very good turnout at a meeting to discuss upgrades for the Sunbury community.

(There was one individual who asked why ‘they’ wanted to make Sunbury better?)

Sleeth said that overall, they got some good input and suggestions.

Oct/Nov Council Meetings The regular evening Oct 9 COW has been canceled, replaced by a special meeting on Oct 9 from 11:30 to 2:00 with Randy Hillier at the Perth Road Fire Hall.

There will be no Council meeting on Oct 16: voting runs from 8:00 am Oct 15 to 8:pm Oct 22.

The next scheduled Council meeting will be November 6.

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The CSR with be responsible for many duties including, the ability to use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office(Word/Excel), internet, photocopiers and have general clerical skills.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and enjoy dealing with the public in person and on the phone.

They will need to demonstrate the ability to be flexible, possess good organizational skills, remain calm and pleasant when under pressure as well as work in a multitasking environment with little supervision.

Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot technical issues would be an asset.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm with some ”on call” responsibilities from time to time.

Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.

Submit cover letter & resumé via email to nftc@nftctelecom.com Or in person to 1019 Windwood Drive, Sharbot Lake, Ontario Resumés will be received until 4:30pm on Monday October 22, 2018.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note, changes have been made to the criteria and type of awards, please see the Township website for details on each of the award categories.

Categories of Awards: Business Leader Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Art / Cultural and Heritage Emerging Youth Leader Anyone can nominate a deserving person in a category.

Nominations must be returned to the Township Office to the attention of the Deputy Clerk.

Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4:30 pm, November 2nd, 2018.

Nomination must be submitted in writing.

Nomination forms can be printed from www.addingtonhighlands.ca or obtained from the Township of Addington Highlands, 613-336-2286 email: deputyclerkplanning@ addingtonhighlands.ca Dated October 1, 2018 Patricia Gray Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary Twp. of Addington Highlands PO Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton ON K0H 1P0

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Terry Fox Run, Orange Shirt Day make for busy day at GREC

by Craig Bakay

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ast Thursday was a busy day at Granite Ridge Education Centre.

First, about 400 students and staff participated in the annual Terry Fox Run, raising $2,000.10, which was shy by only $100 of doubling the 2017 total. Beating the previous year’s total kicked in a special challenge, whereby the senior class would pull a school bus while the student body cheered them on.

Organizer Cathy Reynolds said she was looking through some ideas other schools had done and liked the concept.

“And Steve Dunham (Dunham Transportation) was on board with it,” she said. “He usually is and just said ‘what time do you want me?’”

Reynolds said she’d like to see a “big challenge” become a regular thing for the annual Fox Run. “I’d really like it,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be pulling a bus but every year, you get a new group of senior students, so maybe they can come up with their own ideas.

“It’s encouraging to see all of the students out there cheering them on.”

To cap off the Fox events, the school had a dozen teachers and students shave their legs from the knees down and the photos went on Instagram with the hashtag #grecbeliketerry.

“We received more than 50 posts,” she said.

And as if the Terry Fox activities weren’t enough, the school also held an Orange Shirt Day, during

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which staff and students wore orange shirts as part of the ongoing effort towards reconciliation with First Nations over the Residential Schools System.

The orange shirt became a symbol for the reconciliation movement after former student Phyllis Webstad told her story of her first day at Residential School, when, as a six-year-old girl, the brand new orange shirt her grandmother had bought her was taken away from her.

“We had a kick-off assembly in the last period and Algonquian elder Danka Brewer spoke,” said organizer Lorraine Ryan. “Last year, we did some things informally but this was the first time we held a formal event.”

They got T-shirts for the staff and students were encouraged to wear orange. For those that didn’t have an orange shirt, Valerie Allan’s Native Studies class made little orange cardboard shirts for students to pin to their regular shirts.

Ryan, who took special classes in Native Studies at Queen’s University last year, said she’s learned a lot about First Nations history in the last little while.

“There’s a new focus with an Indigenous English Class,” she said. “I needed a lot of help from elders like Danka, John Davis and Tim Yearington.

“The goal is reconciliation and education — the school classroom is key.”

She said a goal for the school is an outdoor classroom with a talking circle.

The GREC student body turned out in force to cheer on the senior class as they pulled a school bus as part of a Terry Fox Run challenge.

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ife can be so unfair. We’ve all felt that at times, whether reacting to global news, local tragedy or personal setbacks. What keeps us going is our collective humanity – knowing that whatever happens we are not alone, there will always be some neighbor, friend or agency to lend support. But there’s no denying that adversity also puts one’s courage and tenacity on the line. How many of us would have the ‘true grit’ to be a survivor, if put to the test?

Take inspiration from Roya Shams, one of the remarkable Afghan girls we hear about who defy the Taliban and risk their lives to further their education. Imagine the fortitude it must have taken to flee her homeland at 16 years of age and put her safety in the hands of strangers and adapt to an entirely different culture.

We are blessed that Roya’s story is now unfolding in Canada, where she came to study with the help of the Toronto Star and its readers. She’ll be in Perth on Monday, October 15th to give a free talk to the public – in an interview format – about her transition from a burka-wearing repressed teenager to an ardent activist for women’s rights and girls’ education. There is both tragedy and inspiration in this tale.

Born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Roya’s progressive views were shaped by her father, a police officer who insisted that his daughters be as well educated as his sons. He taught them to never give in to intimidation, but rather to choose "country or coffin," a statement Roya has taken to heart. Sadly, he was killed in 2011, leaving his family of nine vulnerable to insurgents and targeted by the Taliban. As a young Afghan woman longing for an education, Roya's only choice was to flee her homeland.

Please join us on Monday, October 15th to hear her incredible tale, being presented by the Perth & District Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) as part of a speaker series held at the Perth Legion (26 Beckwith St E, Perth, K7H 1B5.) Doors open at 6:30pm; donations from non-members would be appreciated.

Contact: Mary Rothfels, CFUW Publicity, 613-2642934; mary.rothfels@gmail.com

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For Honesty, Commitment and Dedication

In the absence of all-candidates meetings in the township due to accclamations, John Inglis and Fred Fowler invite you to a meeting at the Ompah Community Centre on Saturday October 13, 2018 at 10 AM. Tell us what you’d like us to work on during the next 4 years.

Moderated by Bruce Moore, Canonto Lake.

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Roya Shams, featured speaker on October 15th.

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Sharbot Lake to figure prominently in revamped OP

By Craig Bakay he future of Sharbot Lake is a big part of the new Central Frontenac Official Plan, Planner Joe Gallivan told Council at its regular meeting Sept. 24 in Piccadilly Hall.

While there were comments like backyard chickens and special protection for White Lake at the previous open house held in July, Gallivan said there are three things that could greatly affect Sharbot Lake in the future and wanted to see suitable protections included in the Township Official Plan.

“Sharbot Lake could become a community hub for the northern part of Frontenac County,” he said. “It’s well on its way to becoming a Trail Hub but if Highway 7 becomes four lanes (from Peterborough to Ottawa) and/or the ViaRail plans go through, it will change a lot of things.”

Of the three potential game changers (trail/rail/hwy7) Gallivan sees the highway as something that could become an asset if done in the manner of a parkway (such as the 1,000 Islands Parkway near Gananoque) as opposed to a 400series highway.

He said the parkway design would have less impact on area businesses and properties and allow Sharbot Lake to be more of a destination rather than an on/off ramp as it

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ome assistance will be available for Central Frontenac residents affected by the downburst Sept. 21, Fire Chief/director of emergency services Greg Robinson told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting Sept. 25 in Piccadilly.

“The storm was more significant than we originally thought,” Robinson said. “We only had two storm related fire calls but when we came in Monday, there was a lot of damage.”

He said the Province has informed the Township that it has activated the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program in storm affected areas.

The program applies to a primary residence and its basic contents, or to a small business, farm or not-forprofit organization, providing assistance for emergency expenses and the costs to repair or replace essential property following a natural disaster that are not covered by insurance.

After speaking with their insurance provider, affected residents should review the program guidelines at ontario.ca/DisasterAssistance or call 1-844-780-8925 or email disasterassistance@ontario.ca Residents that need to dispose of debris will be exempt from tipping fees (call the municipal office at 613-2792935 to register) and most repairs will be exempt from building permit fees.

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would likely be if the proposed roadway becomes another 400 series highway.

As far as the Via High Frequency Rail line goes, Sharbot Lake has been identified as a stop in the current plan. (The village of Perth has been lobbying to also be a stop but isn’t on the latest map.)

“There will be significant train traffic through the area if it goes through,” he said, adding that the new tracks are welded together.

That prompted Mayor Frances Smith to quip: “No clickclack, just brrrrrr.”

The new trains would have spaces to accommodate “backpacks and bicycles,” Gallivan said.

Gallivan said that while the Zoning Bylaw acknowledges the significance of White Lake and its fish rearing facility, there is no special policy in the previous OP. He suggests a special zoning with larger lot sizes and water frontage and fewer permitted uses for better lake protection.

Gallivan said they’re planning another open house on the OP for 2019, probably after seasonal residents beginning returning.

“It will be a very different OP to the one seen in the last open house,” he said.

Gaps persist in fire department “We’re not making the progress we were hoping for,” Fire Chief Greg Robinson told Council, referring to the Gap Analysis of the fire department.

“Code enforcement is by request only,” he said. “We still have a lot of catching up to do.”

He said there are still no dry hydrants but “it is in the budget” and after the department buys the valves and piping, they’ll try some installations themselves and contract out some to see which method works best.

He said the goal is 50 dry hydrants at a cost of $1,500 to $2,000 each. Use of a dry hydrant cuts down on the number of tankers required as well as travel time, he said.

But perhaps the biggest headache for Robinson has come in the area of records and data.

“Firehouse (software package) was going to be our saving grace,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

“It’s still a work in progress,” said Robinson. “It has affected all our planning.

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October 4, 2018

Former Ompah Schoolhouse destroyed by fire

by Jwff Green n Sunday evening (Sept. 30) a fire swept through a residential building that at one time was the schoolhouse for the Village of Ompah. The building had been converted into a single family dwelling in the years following the school’s close in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. It was occupied by a family of 4 until this week. The family is reportedly living in Perth and a number of local people are attempting to reach out to support them.

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“The good news was that no one was injured in the fire.

I believe the family pets made it out unscathed as well,” said North Frontenac Fire Chief Eric Korhonen.

Korhonen said that North Frontenac Firefighters and the Kaladar Barrie department responded to the fire. By the time they arrived, the building was beyond saving and the efforts were focussed on preventing the fire from spreading and making sure it was completely out.

The department still needs to complete an investigation, but Korhonen said it looks like the fire will be classed as “cause undetermined” because the building had burned completely and all evidence about what may have caused it has been destroyed The Ompah Schoolhouse was built around 1870, roughly at the same time as the Anglican Church in Ompah. It closed about 100 years later, when Clarendon Central Public School opened in Plevna.

Barbara Sproule was the teacher in the one room school between 1958 and the school’s closing. She remembers that the building was rather basic; the school was heated by a wood stove, and did not have running water, although it did have a well and hand pump.

“We had a caretaker who came in early to start up the stove, but there were winter days when we started the day with the children sitting around the woodstove until the building warmed up.” She said, “but we made do and everyone co-operated. Those were good years.

A charred pile of rubble is all that was left of the historic builsing after a fire on Sunday night

Sproule was only 16 when she started teaching at the Canonto school, and 17 when she started teaching in Ompah, not much older than some of her students.

“I never told them my age, but I think they knew,” she said.

Not only did she teach in the Ompah school, Sproule

also attended the school, as did both her mother and her son.

When the school closed it was purchased by members of the Thomas family as a cottage, and it was later renovated into a family home. The current owners have lived there for several years.

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“Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware.

Fire Can Happen Anywhere” It’s time for Fire Prevention Week! North Frontenac Fire Department is urging families to practice their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week which runs from October 7 – 13, 2018.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three basic but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire––and how to escape safely in the event of one: • “LOOK” for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.

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• “LISTEN” for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.

• “LEARN” two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

The North Frontenac Fire Department will be performing home visits to raise public awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms.

THEREFORE, I (Ron Higgins) Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare October 7-13, 2018, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the Township, and I urge all residents, churches, schools, community halls and businesses of North Frontenac to plan and practice a fire escape plan, and have two ways out in the event of a fire emergency; and to please support the many public safety activities and efforts of North Frontenac’s fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2018.

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Packed house for relatively calm Tay Valley candidates’ debate

by Craig Bakay

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he Tay Valley, Meet the Candidates event last week at Glen Tay Public School could have provided some fireworks given the controversy surrounding Councilor Judy Farrell being sanctioned for what Council decided was inappropriate harassment of staff members (which resulted in a formal harassment complaint). As well, incumbent Dep. Reeve Brian Campbell is running for Reeve against incumbent Keith Kerr and former Dep. Reeve Susan Freeman.

And it would appear there is significant public interest in this election as the gym at Glen Tay Public School was standing room only that spilled into the hallways as about 400 turned up to hear what the candidates had to say.

But those expecting fireworks had to be disappointed as the candidates barely acknowledged the controversies with pleas for unity or outright ignoring them.

The meeting was hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women and the format didn’t really lend itself to raucous debate.

Granted with three candidates for Reeve, two for Deputy Reeve and 10 for councilor, the stage was pretty full.

There were no questions allowed from the floor and anyone wishing to submit a question had to write it down at the door. Two questions were chosen at random for the Reeve candidates and two for the Deputy Reeve candidates.

There were three pre-circulated questions for each of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve candidates as well.

Candidates for councilor were each given two minutes to speak and answered no questions.

Farrell did suggest that all meetings be recorded.

“We need more transparency and less secrets,” she said.

Campbell came closest to stirring something up when he said: “Keith (Kerr) and Susan (Freeman) led our community for the better part of a decade.

“The status quo is not on a good path.”

Cutlines Tay Valley

The gym was standing room only and the crowd spilled out into the halls at the Meet the Candidates event Sept. 26. Photo/Craig Bakay Taydepreeves

Perhaps the most hotly contested position is Judy Farrell vs. Barrie Crampton for deputy Reeve. Photo/Craig Bakay

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ANNIVERSARy Happy 60th Anniversary Gilbert & Nelda Whan

Please join their family to wish them well on Saturday, October 13th 2:00-4:00pm at St. James Catholic Church Hall, 14608 Hwy. 38, Sharbot Lake.

Best wishes only please.

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The family of the late kenneth Godfrey “kenny” would like to thank the following: david Goodfellow - just a wonderful help, always; dr. dan cunic; Jean Brown; Gilbert whan - for his hymns, always great; pallbearers: david Raymond, Shawn Godfrey, Rick Marche, Bobby, Brian & Jamie Hickey; Mary raymond, who is always there to help; The Parham Happy Travellers for the luncheon; Rick, Helen and ken Marche - very special friends of kenny’s; Every one that came and helped out on such short notice. thanks so much, God bless you all.

Thank You ~ Ritchie i would like to thank my granddaughters, Amy y young-Perry and Holly Smith for arranging a surprise party at the Bell rock Hall to celebrate my 85th Birthday, and my family for attending and providing a bountiful buffet supper. For the phone calls, cards, gifts and congratulation certificates, I Thank you. y doris ritchie

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OBItUARy DAVISON (Buiting): Betty passed away peacefully Friday, September, 28, 2018 at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in her 82nd year. Betty was the loving wife of the late doug davison & Gerry Buiting. daughter of the late Frank & Ruth Delyea. Ever loving mom to debbie, susan, chrissy & doug.

Loving mother-in-law to Mark, Jerry, Gord & edith. cherished grandma to Ryan, katie, Brooke, Nikki, Mike, Lana, t travis, & alyssa. precious great grandma to aiden, Logan, ella, addison, Jack, camden, Briar, aubree, rachel, Emmitt, Beckett, kadence, Brice, peyton, Ben & ellie. sister of eleanor Fortier & Shirley Brough. Predeceased by brothers Frankie, Norman & Peter delyea. the family received friends at the Land o’ Lakes emmanuel united church, Northbrook on tuesday, t october 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m where funeral service followed at 12:00 p.m.

Interment Flinton united Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Land o’ Lakes emmanuel united Church or Pine Meadow Nursing Home would be appreciated by Betty’s family. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

June 19, 1936 - June 7, 2018 in loving memory of Barry Melvin Colby. with sadness we mourn w the loss of our beloved father after a full and adventurous life. survived by his four adult children Lisa (eric kaufmanis), karen (the late Paul Stothart), Grant (Claudette) and k krista (Matthew Wheatley); his nine grandchildren, sophie, sarah, Alexander, Juliana, Samantha, Julia, Charlotte, Fiona and Lauren; his brother William (Patricia); his brother-in-law Charles Parent (Beverly), Roland Parent (Janet), sister-in-law Claire Denis (Jean) and many nieces and nephews. predeceased in death by his adored wife of 58 years, Adele; his parents Elsie May and William Colby; and his sister Barbara (Ronald) Hawes. May Barry and adele together rest in peace.

Friends are invited to pay respects on Saturday october 20, 2018, at the sacred space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. after 9 a.m. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. followed by interment and reception.

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Thelma SmiTh Mom, it has been four years since you joined the Angels above. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and hearts. Missing you forever, until we meet again.

Dear Mother in Heaven, God Bless You Love always Donna, John & family xxoo

SMITh remembering you both every day, with love and pride Wellie - August 28, 1985 - Dad Zelda - September 29, 1992 - Mom Precious memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year.

The family chain is broken, and nothing is the same, but as God takes us one by one the chain will link again, Rest in peace. Forever loved and cherished by daughter dorothy.

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

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tOWNSHIP OF ADDINGtON HIGHLANDS Public Notice Special Council Meeting The Township will hold a special meeting of Council on Friday October 5th, 2018 at 09:00, in the Council Chambers in Flinton, ON. The meeting will be for the purpose of discussing property related matters.

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We are currently recruiting for Full Time, Part Time and Relief Call-in positions. Direct Support Professionals will demonstrate professional attributes and a high level of leadership while providing support in recreation, life skills development, person centered planning and the facilitation of personal outcomes. The Direct Support Professionals will provide flexible supports that are responsive to the needs of the person while promoting independence.

Drivers’ license, Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. First Aid & CPR is an asset.

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

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Thursday October 4

DENBIGH VENNACHAR - FAMILY NIGHT 5:30pm.

Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Dinner at 5:30pm followed by Kid’s Club and adult study time.

Everyone is welcome! For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 2673 or Angela 333 1901.

GLENBURNIE - THANKSGIVING PIE SALE 10am-2pm. Fairmount Home. Pies are fresh and homemade.

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. SYDENHAM - VOTER HELP CENTRE 4:30pm7pm. South Frontenac Council Chambers. If you are not on the Voters’ List in South Frontenac, eligible voters are required to attend the Municipal office during regular business hours and file an application to amend the voters’ list along with suitable identification. For voter convenience, additional hours have been scheduled;

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!

KENNEBEC WILDERNESS TRAILS OFFICIAL OPENING 11:30am. Refreshments will be served and some official dignitaries will be present. Bring your hiking boots and take part in a glorious walk through the woods at Trailheads at 28786 Hwy 7.

NORTHBROOK - FREE FRIDAY FLIX 7pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. I wonder what gem they will have playing? Come and find out!

PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO 7pm. Parham IOOF Hall.

SHARBOT LAKE - FALL SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef $12. Legion opens at 3:30 VERONA - PIE SALE 12pm-6pm. Trinity United

Church. All pies $10

Saturday October 6

FALL RIVER RESTAURANT THANKSGIVING DINNER 4pm-8pm. Please make reservations.

FLINTON - TURKEY SUPPER 4pm-7pm. Flinton Recreation Centre. Feast on turkey supper with all the trimmings INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am.

Inverary United Church. $6 gets you a great breakfast, served to your table with lots of country hospitality!

PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 8pm. Dark Sky Preserve.

(Thanksgiving Sunday): Cloud date.

Tuesday October 9

BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. FRONTENAC COUNTY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 10am-12pm.

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.

Wednesday October 10

DENBIGH - VENNACHAR - 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.

HARROWSMITH SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB - REGULAR MEETING 7pm-9:30pm. 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Harrowsmtih. All are welcome to attend and learn about the services, social events and athletic support the club has to offer to the community. Info and membership: Call Pam at (613) 372-1578.

SNOW ROAD STATION - SOCIAL SUPPER 6pm.

Snow Road Hall. Octoberfest sausages are supplied.

All welcome.

SYDENHAM - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm9pm. Grace Hall. Candidates for Loughborough Councillor, Mayor and Limestone School Board Trustee. Opening statements, open questions from the floor, closing statements. Sponsored by the Frontenac News VERONA - DINERS 12pm. Verona Lions Hall. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613376-6477.

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

Thursday October 11

CLOYNE - GARDEN CLUB WITH MICHAEL RUNTZ 7pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church.

“Why Beavers are such Good Gardeners Plus Great info about Dragonflies & Wildflowers.” Runtz is a renowned academic and photographer.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT. 7pm-9:30pm.

4432 George St, Sydenham ON. The agenda for this meeting can be found on CivicWeb. The cut off for applications is September 7, 2018, contact our Planning Department for details.

HARLOWE - GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT 7pm. Harlowe Hall. Featuring Don Whiteman, Doreen Black and Lionel Grimard. Free will offering.

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 - SOCIAL SUPPER 6pm.

Snow Road Hall. All welcome, pot luck, sausages supplied SYDENHAM - VOTER HELP CENTRE 4:30pm7pm. South Frontenac Council Chambers. If you are not on the Voters’ List in South Frontenac, eligible voters are required to attend the Municipal office during regular business hours and file an application to amend the voters’ list along with suitable identification. For voter convenience, additional hours have been scheduled;

Saturday October 13

BATTERSEA - 23RD ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 9:30am-4pm. Battersea Ball Diamond. Family fun at Battersea Ball Park and village, pancake breakfast, parade, kids crafts, pumpkin carving, pie eating contest, live entertainment, model trains to ride, petting zoo, “pie social”, wagon rides and “guessthe-weight” of giant pumpkin contest, and more.

Volunteers needed. Call 613-353-2889 or see us on Facebook.

BOLINGBROKE - FACE TO FACE WITH SEAN MCCANN 7pm. Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall (ABC Hall). Sean McCann, founding member of Great Big Sea, brings his Face-to-Face tour to the ABC Hall. Ticket info at www.abchall.ca or by contacting Margaret at 613-273-9244.

HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm.

Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-3720917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Colebrook Rd,

What’s Up in the Night Sky for October?

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he appearance of the constellation Pegasus in the east, marks the transition from summer to autumn. In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse possessed with magical powers. Pegasus, at 1100 square degrees, is the 7th largest constellation. When I say you will have no problems finding it, believe me, it is large and obvious. By mid October and around 9pm EDT in the evening, it is high and prominent in the south. It contains an asterism within its boundaries that is described as the Great Square of Pegasus. There are 4 stars that make up what looks like a box.

Three of them are Beta, Alpha and Gamma Pegasi. The 4th is Alpha Andromedae. They are named Scheat, Markab, Algenib and Alpharatz respectively. The upper left star of the box or square has been transferred to the constellation Andromeda, just next door so to speak. Three of the stars are white, but Scheat is orange. It is a Supergiant variable M type star with a period of 38 days.

It is 300 times more luminous than our Sun and 176 light years distant. Another star that is orange is Enif and it marks the horse’s muzzle. This star is a Supergiant K class variable 12 times the mass of the Sun and around 690 light years distant.

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Another interesting star is 51 Pegasi. It is fairly old at 8.5 billion years. It is a yellow/orange main sequence dwarf star very close to the mass of our Sun. It lies about 51 light years distant. In 1995, it was discovered that it has an exoplanet, a hot Jupiter (Bellerophon), orbiting it every four days. It is certainly difficult at any time to find DSO’s (Deep Space Objects) using binoculars but there are two near

Pegasus that are binocular viewable.

The first I will describe is M15. It is a Globular Cluster of stars not far from Enif. When you find it, you will notice that it’s centre is condensed. It was discovered in 1746 by the astronomer Maraldi

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Maberly Community Hall. Quarterly dance - 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. Free for children under 14.

MOUNTAIN GROVE - SMORGASBORD/POT LUCK SUPPER 5pm-7pm. Mountain Grove United Church. Presented by Mountain Grove United Church Stewards. $12 per person. $5 for children 6 to 12. Under 6 free.

PARHAM - HARVEST AUCTION 6pm. Parham IOOF Hall. Accepting donations of saleable items, garden products, canning etc. Thank you in advance VOTER HELP CENTRE 9am-12pm. If you are not on the Voters’ List in South Frontenac, eligible voters are required to attend the Municipal office during regular business hours and file an application to amend the voters’ list along with suitable identification. For voter convenience, these additional hours have been scheduled;

Sunday October 14

DENBIGH - GMSHC AGM 2:30pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation has been incorporated since 2010. Join us for coffee and treats and the raffle draw. Contact Juliette LeGal 553-1355 or Bill Griffiths 752-2201 GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477

Monday October 15

ARDEN - OCTOBER DINER’S PROGRAM 12:30pm. Kennebec Hall. Chicken divan is on the menu for luncheon.

Tuesday October 16

BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. 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 XMAS DINNER 11am. St. Lawrence College Empployment Centre Board Room. Interested in helping out at the Christmas Day Dinner in Sharbot Lake We look forward to meeting you. For further details please contact Pastor Mark Hudson at 613279-2267.

Wednesday October 17

SYDENHAM - DINERS 12pm. Grace Hall. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613-3766477.

by Fred Barrett

while searching for a comet. M15 can be found by drawing a line from Biham (Theta Pegasi) to Enif (Epsilon Pegasi) and extending that line about 4 deg. M31 is a beautiful DSO that looks like a cotton ball. It can be resolved into a spiral with greater magnification using a telescope. To find the Andromeda galaxy, go from Alpheratz at the top left corner of the square to Mirach. Look to the right to find Mu (u). Go up at an angle to Gamma (v).

A little to the right of gamma is the galaxy Andromeda. Andromeda has 2 satellite galaxies, M32 and M110. The larger galaxies usually have satellite galaxies that eventually are absorbed (eaten!) by their much larger neighbor. Astronomers have discovered stars that were from other small galaxies that were consumed by the Milky Way. The Milky Way and Andromeda are expected to collide in about 4.5 billion years and be absorbed into each other to make one much bigger Galaxy.

This month we have 2 meteor showers.

The Orionid shower is active from Oct 2nd to Nov 7th. It peaks Oct 21st. This shower will be quite good, even though it peaks under a waxing gibbous Moon. If you want to stay up very late, (or get up very early) the Moon sets about 4am EDT.

It’s peak rate is expected to be about 20 meteors per hour. The other shower, the Draconids, occurs on Oct 8/9. It is usually considered minor, but this year may be much more active. The comet that provides the debris that provides its meteors – 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, passed close to the Sun in September and this may have spawned much more debris. The hope is for about 10-15 meteors per hour.

Mars is still a fine sight in early October, but sheds half its beauty by the end of the month. Venus, Jupiter and especially Saturn, are well worth a look in the southwest after the Sun sets. Binoculars will provide a good view but a telescope really helps bring out detail.

Oct. 2: Last quarter Moon; Oct. 5: The Moon is at perigee (closest) - 364,265 km; Oct. 8: New Moon. Watch for the Draconid meteor shower; Oct. 14: The Moon passes 4 deg north of Saturn about 11pm EDT; Oct. 16: First quarter Moon; Oct. 17: The Moon is at Apogee (farthest) – 401,880 km; Oct. 21: Orionid meteor shower; Oct. 24: Full Moon. For reasons that are quite obvious, this full Moon is known as the Full Hunter’s Moon or the Full Harvest Moon. It’s the time to

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Loughborough District - South Frontenac, Meet Your Candidates

by Wilma Kenny erth Road Hall was packed with most of the standing room filled at last Monday night’s Meet the Candidates event, sponsored by the Perth Road/Buck Lake Community Association.

The event ran in three parts, beginning with the School Board candidates: each candidate spoke briefly, (5 minutes?) introducing themselves and the key points of their platform, followed by a 15-minute period for questions from the floor, then a one-minute summary from each.

Incumbent school trustee Suzanne Ruttan, currently Vice Chair of the Limestone District School Board, is being challenged

by Roger Curtis, a former SHS teacher, who is part of a group advocating for greater transparency and better communication between the Board and the public.

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Three are running for the two Loughborough district Council seats: incumbent Ross Sutherland, retired school principal and long-time township resident Randy Ruttan, and former Council member Fran Willes. (A fourth candidate, Farrah Soaft, appears to have withdrawn from the race.)

Current Mayor Ron Vandewal has two challengers: present Council member Mark Schjerning, and Storrington resident Philip Archambault.

Some of the questions from the floor related to personal concerns, but most were popular themes: improving services for seniors and youth; poor cell service (a universal groan); planning and development issues, particularly those relating to shorelines and subdivisions; communication between citizens and local govern-

ment; cannabis (should it be sold in the Township and if so, where?); and the eternally popular ROADS. Everyone has roadrelated opinions and concerns. We have over 800 km of roads in the township, and we all travel on them, so they are a perennially popular topic.

As for what the night’s campaigners said

about these issues, I leave it to the interested reader to discover for themself by attending Meet the Candidates night next Wednesday, October 10th at Grace Hall, Sydenham, where at 7pm all the same candidates will be assembled for another go-round.

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scription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well.

Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca .

Clear Skies! Fred.

stock up on meat for the winter, bring in the harvest and be thankful; Oct. 31: Last quarter Moon. The Moon is also at perigee again – 368,064 km.

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A sub-

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS Do you have questions about the election? Are you on the Voters List? Contact our Elections Office at 613-376-3027 Ext 4380 or email elections1@southfrontenac.net.

Remember the voting period starts October 15, 2018 at 8:00 am and ends at 8:00 pm on October 22, 2018. You will need a Voter Notification Letter that includes a PIN to vote by internet or telephone. Visit our Elections page for more information.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Due to temporary staffing changes in our Planning Department, residents are strongly encouraged to make an appointment. Appointments can be made to meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by calling Extension 2226.

Thank you for your patience during this transition.

liVinG Here CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION - THANKSGIVING DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8th Only those residents that have regular garbage collection on Monday, October 8th are to put their garbage out on Tuesday, October 9th. All other garbage & recycle collection stays the same for the rest of the week. The Loughborough landfill will be closed October 8th.

2018-2019 RECYCLING CALENDAR Please do not discard your current Recycle Calendar as it continues on the reverse for the 2019 collection weeks. Also remember that both garbage and recycle collection are for everyday consumable, usable household products only, not yard or garage items. Thank you.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT – SUMMER HOURS The depot will be open EVERY Thursday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

TOwn HAll UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – October 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

• Police Services Board – October 4, 2018 at 9:00 am • Committee of Adjustment – October 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm

THinGs TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm and each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

Make Sure Your GarbaGe GetS Put In ItS Place

keep our township t clean.

Whether you are a cottage owner, a renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams.

Visit our website or contact Solid Waste Management at 613-376-3027 Ext 4330.

ATTENTION VENDORS – SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATION OF TENDERS AND RFP’S Check out the new feature on our website – Town Hall/Tenders, sign up for email notifications when tenders and request for proposals are issued or amended.

centennial Dog park Our new dog park is located within Centennial Park in the village of Harrowsmith. This is a 1 acre park located behind the multiuse sport pad with a five foot high chain link fence and double access entrance. The dog park offers a good mix of shade and open area and is open all the time. Respect the rules for the use of the dog park posted at the park and on our website.

Remember – our dog must have a current year dog tag when using the park.

IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED? Being prepared for an emergency includes the preparation of an emergency survival kit. An emergency survival kit contains all of the basic items you need to remain comfortable for at least three days immediately after or during an emergency.

It is important the contents of your emergency survival kit are kept all together in an easy to carry container or bag in the event you have to leave your home as a result of an emergency. This will ensure you have all of your basic supplies with you. Your emergency survival kit should be kept in an easy-to-reach location and everyone in your family should know where it is stored.

The Emergency Survival Checklist below outlines the basic items every individual should have: Remember that families with babies and toddlers will have additional needs. Remember to include things like diapers, baby food and formula, bottles/sippy cups, toys, crayons and paper etc. o Manual can opener o Flashlight and batteries o Bottled water (4 litres per person per day) o Radio and batteries or crank radio o Clothing and footwear o Spare batteries (for radio and flashlight) o Blankets or sleeping bag o First-aid kit o Toilet paper and other personal items o Telephone that can work during a power disruption o Medication o Candles and matches/lighter o Backpack/duffle bag o Extra car keys and cash o Whistle (to attract attention, if needed) o Important papers (identification) o Non-perishable food (ready-to-eat items that do not o Playing cards require refrigeration)

This information is provided by Emergency Management Ontario. For more information, view their website - http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/

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by Craig Bakay t will probably come as no surprise that the largest audience for the Central Frontenac candidate debates this election year was in Arden last week.

It will probably also come as no surprise that the biggest topics were roads and septic inspection. But taxes and “the revolving door” of senior employees also came in for considerable discussion.

Not surprisingly, Arden Road and Henderson Road were in the forefront at this meeting (and no, Arden Road isn’t being paved one pothole at a time).

“I work on Arden Road every time I choose not to drive a heavy load on it,” said first-time candidate Isaac Hale.

Incumbent Tom Dewey, after mistakenly alleging that Road 38 came to the Township in good shape (Central had to secure a grant in its first year to fix the road and still owes about $600,000 for those repairs but Dewey wasn’t on Council then), acknowledged that there was a lot of work to be done on the 515 kilometres of Central Frontenac roads but pointed out that “we did spend $418,000 on Arden Road.”

“Our roads are terrible,” said incumbent Cindy Kelsey.

Septic system inspection came up three separate times with several audience members expressing concern about cost.

Dewey said the inspections would be done by the Mississippi Valley Conserva-

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tion Authority and cost the homeowner $100 to $120. He said that if the homeowner doesn’t pay, the inspections will be done anyway and the cost added to the tax bill.

“We need to take a better look at how lower-income households are handled,” said Kelsey.

“There are alternatives such as beaver dams and greywater systems to protect lakes,” said Hale.

As to the ‘revolving door’ with supervisory staff, Kelsey said: “a lot of times they’re using us as stepping stones but who wouldn’t want to live in our beautiful community?”

“We have had our issues and sometimes it just doesn’t work out,” said Dewey.

“We should be grooming local candidates,” said Hale. “You hear that they don’t have the credentials but we should get them the credentials.”

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Now celebrating it's 27th year, the Tour has added many new and emerging artisans for a total of 33 participants.

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Lions Club Of Land O’Lakes Thanks Our Fundraising Golf Tournament 2018 Sponsors our club and consequently our communities appreciate your generous support. although many of you couldn’t be at our tournament to enjoy the perfect day, our pride of Lions made sure you were acknowledged and encouraged all to patronize your business so that collectively we can maintain a healthy and thriving community. the businesses we thank and are indebted to are: Alzheimer Society - Pam Lemke - 1-800-266-7566 Beaver Lake Convenience & More - Asheena Moorsaleen - 613-379-5062 Bishop Lake Outdoor - Bob y yearwood - 613-336-2311 Bob Reiser Contracting, cloyne - 613-336-9797 Brooks Plumbing - Jim Brooks - 613-921-0446 Car Quest, Cloyne/Northbrook - Daren McDonald - 613-336-2923 Country Traditions - Mike Stevens - Napanee - 613-354-1326 Don Woods Limited, Tweed - 613-478-3039 hook’s Building Centre, Cloyne - 613-336-8416 hunters Creek Golf Course - 613-336-2587 Insight Designs (Custom Docks & Marine Rail) Doug Potts - 613-336-2699 Lemke Electric, Cloyne - Rob - 613-336-9948 Manion Sales & Service, Plevna - Dean Manion - 613-479-2838 Marble Lake - The hungry Moose - connie - 613-336-0117 Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook - Derek Maschke - 613-336-6873 Nowell’s Motors - John - 613-336-9336 Petro Canada, Northbrook - Gary Grewal - 613-336-1840 Red Bridge Landscaping & Escavating - Max Mieske - 613-336-6873 Re/Max - suzanne regan - 613-336-3000 Royal LePAGE - Bruce cooke - 613-336-1772 Septic Tank Pumping, Tweed - 613-478-3333 Tim’s Auto Body, Cloyne - Tim McDonald 613-336-2038 thank you all for helping our Lions club serve our communities and getting to know you better. We look forward to your participation next year. sincerely, the Lions club of Land o’Lakes.

and beautiful locations.

There are demonstrations at some of the studio stops, and several feature outstanding garden walks.

Be sure to stop for a delicious, homecooked lunch at our local Brooke Valley School. Meals made with local ingredients and heart! Proceeds all go to support this small independent school.

Jewellery, etchings, canoes, pottery, furniture, stone sculpture, and wood carvings are only a few of the media visitors will see on the tour. Start at any location number, the routes are well marked.

You can download a map at http:// www.perthstudiotour.com You can also get your printed copy of the brochure at local outlets.

The Perth Autumn Studio Tour is a very special showcase for contemporary fine crafts. In 1999 this extraordinary group of artisans was awarded a grant by the Ontario Arts Council in recognition of the high standard of work presented over the previous ten years. It was the only studio tour in Ontario to receive such an award.

A gift certificate promotion last year was very successful and once again this year the tour will be offering four gift certificates worth $50 each. Visitors can win these prizes either by filling in a ballot at any of our studios, or by following our facebook and instagram posts. the winners will be picked and notified after the tour.

The tour runs from 10 am to 5pm, Ocrober 6-8

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