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By Craig Bakay
Access restricted over heritage road Council passed a bylaw removing or re stricting the common law right of passage by the public over a highway and the com mon law right of access to the highway by an owner of land abutting a highway in the case of Oso Road lying north of the K & P Trail within lots 19 and 20 Con 3 Oso.
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In her presentation on the 13th, Bertrim said that there hadn’t been enough public consultation before the original decision had been “Approvalmade.was a major mistake,” Bertrim said. “You went ahead with something that should have been brought to the commu nity.”Mayor Frances Smith said the first time Council saw the Matthew Street proposal was when it came to Council at its June 28Publicmeeting.Works Manager Tyson Myers said: “the benefit of a one-way street is safe pedestrian access and reducing im pact on properties.
No ads, please, we’re a ‘lame duck’ councilCouncil won’t be buying ads in either the MADD Message Yearbook or Courageous Companions after Coun. Bill MacDonald questioned Council’s capacity to comply with requests for $300 ads.
“It’s been a tough week for Canada and the whole of the world with the loss of a Queen,” Smith said. ■
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He said the idea behind the changes to the street was to “tie a connecting link from downtown to the beach.
Henry Hogg. Mclean thinks the township is not where it should be, and is appealing to voters who are unhappy with the status quo.
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The opinion of the second firm, GHD, supports the decision recommended by the main contractor, Jewell Engineering. In a report to the staff recommends that council follow the Jewell and GD rec comenrations to Council — in other words, Matthew Street will be a downhill, oneway street linking Elizabeth Street to Oso Beach. (Editor’s note: the Special Council meeting will be held after The Frontenac News’ publication deadline but the website and Facebook accounts will be updated once the decision becomes official.)
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“We would have to move telephone poles if we were to make it two way.”
he first of our election primers is included in this edition. Moving from north-west to south-east, not coincidentally from the smallest number of candi dates to profile to the larg est, we are beginning with Addington Highlands this week.Incandidate interviews in Addington Highlands, there was a sense that most candidates, with one notable exception, feel that the township is on a rea sonable path, with some concerns over finances going forward. The one exception is in the race for Reeve, where Mar lean Mclean is challeng ing long-standing Reeve
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Also, Julie Druker, who owns the prop erty south of the K & P Trail, informed Council that she would like to buy the part of the road that bisects her property and Council passed a resolution that there would be no Hydro easement on that part of the road meaning that Hydro will have to go underground along the K & P Trail to service lots 19 and 20.
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“Did we budget this and can we spend money now?” MacDonald said.
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In her analysis, GHD Project Manager, Transportation Vanessa Skelton said: “The available existing sightlines at the in tersection of Elizabeth Street and Matthew Street are less than required and travel in the eastbound (uphill) direction should be prohibited.“Themitigation measure for the cur rent situation should be to make Matthew Street a one-way street westbound, to ward Medical Centre Road. The impacts on the travel patterns due to the change to a one-way street are minimal and the safety benefits outweigh the minor change in routing for local traffic.”
But that didn’t stop Mayor Frances Smith from calling for a minute of silence before the meeting.
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“It’s not in the budget so ‘no,’” said CAO/ Clerk Cathy MacMunn.
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“It may be a national holiday but there was no provincial proclamation and we only follow provincial staff holidays,” said CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn.
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rmed with a petition of nearly 200 sig natures, residents Marlene Bertrim and Ian Whillans addressed Central Frontenac Council’s Sept. 13 meeting in opposition to a plan to turn Matthew Street into a one-way thoroughfare with a pedes trianThewalkway.resultwas Council asking for an opinion from another engineering firm which is to be presented at a Special Council meeting Sept. 20.
This panoramic photo shows the location where drivers turn onto Elisabeth from Mathew in the eastbound direction.
A rail line fire/explosion/derailment is the highest risk level threat posed in Central Frontenac Township, according to a com munity risk level assessment presented to Council by Terry Gervais of the Loomis Group.Asignificant weather event (high winds/ tornadoes/snow storm/ice storm) was the second highest risk level followed by a hu man health emergency, fire in a remote/ wilderness area including islands, civic numbering on islands and fire in a resi dential occupancy.
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No time off for funeral service Township staff did not get the day off for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Sept. 19.
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the position for 22 of the 25 years since Addington Highlands was established. His overall council experi ence runs for over 30 years as he was already active before municipal amalga mation in 1998.
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Shenow.”said that she is tell ing people to “give me four years and if I don’t perform, go ahead and pick some one else next time.”
After considering that question, she decided that it would be as reeve that she would be most able to bring about the changes that were motivating her to run, including helping get new housing built, services for seniors, and cell cover age.“My question is what could Henry Hogg accom plish in the next four years, that he hasn’t done in the last 20 years. The issues are not new, and they have not been dealt with before, so what makes anyone think that the same people on council will deal with them
He has talked about re signing from municipal poli tics in the past, even saying he was going to throw out his election signs after the 2014 election. But he ran again in 2018, defeating Al ice Madigan, and is facing a contested election again in “I2022.was only acclaimed once,” he said, “it was in 2010, I think, so I’m used to elections. I’ve been at this too long to make any grand promises, but I think we have been able to keep the township moving forward quite well over the years, even though we have a lim ited tax base.”
Our all candidates meeting schedule can be found on page 1. All of the election information will be posted at Frontenacnews.ca in an election section that will be in place by next week.
She has a background in law and has volunteered for community organisa tions, including the YMCA.
A doctor recruitment cam paign, which is operated in partnership with neighbour ing North Frontenac, has resulted in two doctors com ing to the community, and although one of them left, Dr. Dumas has remained.
“That is an expensive facility to maintain, but we need to make sure it is available for our residents.”
“I have not heard anything to indicate that the OMPF is at risk, but it is such a high percentage of our revenue that it is something that I worry about anyway.”
The election itself runs from October 17-24 via telephone and electronic voting, with in-person op tions. Results will be re leased soon after 8pm on October 24.
She said that another big reason she is stepping for ward to seek political office, is the township response to the wind storm in May of this“Neighbouringyear. munici palities showed real lead ership, including hot show ers, food, and help finding shelter. In Addington High lands there was not even fresh water available for people until they were pressured into it. There are elderly people right now dealing with downed trees and no help from the town ship. The Reeve did de clare a state of emergency but that did not result in any extra help for people.
“Sometimesplans. you have to give a little bit if you want to get things built. We should be working with the people. How do we generate more revenue and increase the tax base, if all that the township does is put up roadblocks. That’s what I hear from people, that the township throws up road blocks. And that needs to change.”
The concern she has with the township over that issue, which eventually re sulted in arrests, a number of months later, was that in her view, Council should have been more aware of what was going on, and should have been “ahead of the game by passing a bylaw. I brought this to their
She said that she knows that many issues are com plicated in rural municipali ties, including housing and internet service, but argues that the township needs to be more proactive, more helpful when residents come forward with devel opment
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“I love people and I love a challenge, and politics has always been important to me,” she said, summing up her motivation for run ning.She said that she had been considering running for council over the past year or so, and started reaching out to people about her plans.
“I think I can handle the job” Henry Hogg said of his decision to seek a 7th term as Reeve of Addington Highlands, having held
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attention and they did not act, except to hold a town hall that only a few people came out to,” she said.
The limited tax base makes Addington Highlands more dependent than other municipalities on the pro vincial “Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund” which is provided to rural municipali ties in Ontario based on a formula that takes into ac count population and other financial information.
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He said that the township runs a “pretty lean ship. The office staff works very, very well together, but they are probably overworked. We have brought in some parttime help, but we might needOnemore.”ofthe extra expens es that Addington High lands took on a decade ago was ownership of the medi cal centre in Northbrook, and the establishment of a satellite office in Denbigh.
Marlean Mclean moved to Flinton on full-time basis in 2017, but her local roots go back much further than that. is Tweed, con nections in the Flinton area.Mclean has been spend ing a lot of time in Addington
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“We took a walk down the road and saw young men at a nearby property wearing hazmat suits and carrying large rifles. That’s when we knew there was an illegal grow-op problem in Addington Highlands.”
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Highlands ever since meet ing her husband over 20 years ago. She lives in the farmhouse on the Clarke Line Road that was origi nally built by her husband’s great-great grandfather Solomon Spicer. The 2 foot-thick granite farm house dates back to 1881, and is a featured property for the Cloyne and District Historical Society.
“We have two doctors who are ready to retire, and it is very hard to recruit doc tors, even if we have mon ey available to help them cover student loan costs. I read that Memorial Univer sity recently graduated 21 doctors, and only 3 of them went into family practice. It’s hard to attract them to a ruralWhilecommunity.”healthcare is a pro vincial responsibility, Hogg points out that municipali ties are already heavily in volved in various aspects of
One of the motivating factors for her to get in volved in local politics is something that took place not long after she made the permanent move to the Flinton area.
“I got nothing but sup port, and then some peo ple would say ‘you have my support for councillor but what we really need is a new reeve, why don’t you go for that!”
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The campground was sold to David Hillhorst in 2011.“Mycommitment to Jim and Ann was to maintain the values of the park, and that com mitment is very important to me. I won’t waver from it,” Hillhorst told the News.
The proposal is coming back to a public meeting this week, as part of the September 20 South Frontenac Council agenda.
CCRA report to Township
Councillor Sleeth, admitting that he had originally been opposed to replacing the existing four recreation committees with one township-wide committee, said that he now agrees, as long as there is repre sentation from all districts.
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ouncil received the report of the 2021 draft financials which include a list of variables, and an analysis which showed overall expenditures came in slightly under budget. The overall surplus is carried over into the Working Funds reserve. A number of projects (totaling over $12million) were carried forward into 2022.
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Councillor Sutherland suggested that perhaps the various local volunteer-run events such as Pumpkinfest and Lakes and Trails, should become township events. CAO Fragnito said their current re lationship with the township was a means of providing insurance coverage. Mayor Vandewal said that he favoured maintain ing this blend: “Pumpkinfest is Battersea/ Storrington”s event and should remain that way. The township lends its support in helping where needed in set-up, com munication. etc.”
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The Official Plan also limits lot coverage for
slowly evolved into the beautiful resort you see today. They set aside about 50 acres for the campground and other portions of the prop erty were severed and sold over the years, including a huge parcel to Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) forever protecting its natural beauty. On this parcel and others Skycroft had built a massive trail system that is enjoyed by many even today,” said David Hill horst, in a written statement to the Frontenac News.Jim and Anne Bonwill, and the next genera tion of their family, Jim and Ann Barton, oper ated the campground in harmony with both the QUBS, and the community of neighbouring cottagers on the lake, many of who trace their own roots on the lake to the 1960’s.
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The campground has co-existed with the lo cal cottage community, and the Queens Uni versity Biological station on Opinicon since the late“Skycroft1950’s started back in February 1958. A large swath of land of about 1000 acres was purchased by Allan and Ellen Bonwill who started Skycroft as an educational camp that
Cataraqui Conservation wis seeking input on proposed updates to its Guide lines for Implementing Ontario Regulation 148/06: Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses, to ensure that pro posed changes (e.g. development and site alteration) to a property are not affected by natural hazards, such as flooding and erosion, and that the changes do not put people and their and/or other properties at greater risk from these hazards. The pur pose is also to protect the hydrologic and
There was significant public opposition to the proposal that was submitted to the town ship, expressed in both written and oral form at a public meeting that was held to discuss theAtproposal.thetime, the township deferred consider ation of the proposal, and Hillhorst has been working ever since to complete a series of en gineering and environmental assessments.
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Councillor Revill asked why this report was being brought forward; Chef Admin istrative Officer (CAO) Louise Fragnito re plied that it was “commonly done.” There were no other comments.
There were several comments about positive Amanda Pantrey’s help with setup, advertising and general support with many recreation-related events through out the Township. ■
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ecologic functions of wetlands. With a few minor changes, the Township’s Planning staff supports these changes as having potential to reduce conflict at the planning approval stage.
To that end, Hillhorst said that he has made “improvements to the park, expanding the swimming area, updating equipment, boats and buildings, and improving the store.”
The material accompanying the proposal this time around is extensive. It includes a 50- page Environmental Compliance report by Canadian Shield Consulting, a 119 page En vironmental Impact Assessment by Cambium Engineering and Consulting, a 51 page Plan ning Justification Report by R&A Consulting, and a 20 page Traffic Report by Greer Gallo way. It also includes other documentation, in cluding correspondence between consultants working on the project South Frontenac senior planner, Christine Wood.
And he has been working plans to expand theOnePark.of the key hurdles the expansion must overcome is the township’s official plan, which limits campgrounds to 50 sites. This applies no matter what size parcel of land a campground is being placed on, whether it is a 5-acre par cel, a 50-acre parcel, or a 500 acre parcel.
The trial terms of the two Township Rec reation Committees are set to expire on November 30th, 2022. Staff have reviewed the current structure and recommending that the Township move to a one com mittee structure that will meet the needs of the community while working towards Council’s Strategic Direction and achiev ing recommendations of the Recreation, Parks & Leisure Master Plan.
In 2017, David Hillhorst, the owner of Sky croft Campground on Opinicon, brought for ward a proposal to South Frontenac Council for an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amend ment that would allow him to greatly increase the number of campsites within Skycroft on a previously undeveloped parcel of land within the overall property.
“The 50-site limit comes from the province,” said Hillhorst, “it really is a starting point that is adjusted based on the capacity of the site.”
South Frontenac Council Skycroft Campground Resort Expansions Plans Are Back
What a great turnout at The Point last Saturday for The FallVendor• Sale. Over 30 vendors were present and $585 was raised for the Christmas Commitee as well as an amazing amount of food donations for our foodbank. Thanks Crystal Smith-Hare for organizing this event, as well as all the vendors and people who showed up to support it.
Are you on the voters list for the 2022 Municipal Elections? Wehave• a five-way race for Councillor positions here in Storrington District, as well as a three-way race for Mayor. Election Day is Monday, October 24th. Voting will be done online or by phone. Email elections@southfrontenac.net for more information.
Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula 325-1354
St Kilian's Church Chili and Bake Sale is this Saturday September• 24th from 10-1pm! The grab and go $6 Chili and bun combo is a great lunch deal! It is recommended that you arrive early for the best selection of homemade goodies!
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Wishing Hudson Leonard a huge Happy 1st birthday on Sept23rd.• Enjoy your day Huddy, I know you loved your party with dad and family last weekend.
We still need a few hands more for the Battersea PumpkinFestival,• specifically we have spots to fill with parking (adults preferred for safety), as well as wagon ride positions and the pie social. If you can lend a few hours, please reach out to Mi chelle at 613-572-6213 or email michelle.pantrey@outlook.com. We’re offering a $5 coupon to the canteen as our show of thanks. Please consider helping out and keeping this festival a commu nityPumpkintradition!Festival
Don’t forget the Movie Night, on September 30, 5:00pm. Ifyour• kiddos would like to attend the event, please call the min ister at 613-335-2414 or e mail minister@ardenpastoralcharge.
Inverary Judy Borovskis 353-1768
Plevna Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325
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bAtt E r SEA /StO rr ING tON Amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com
Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck 278-2127
"Let's Sing! The Frontenac Women's Chorus is looking for newmembers.• Something for everyone - folk to classical to contem porary choral works. If you love to sing, laugh, and meet other women to share the gift of music, then let's get together. Call Stella at 613-214-9529 or email stellaterhart@gmail.com."
The Sharing Steps Group is starting back up again at the Clar-Mill• Hall in Plevna on Monday October 3rd. Every Monday and Wednesday night at 5:30pm you can move and groove to some good music! Admission is $4 a visit or $25 a month. Contact Donna at 905 925-1552.
Lions Club of Land O'Lakes host Euchre every Tuesday - bethere• by 6:45pm and Bingo every Thursday - doors open at 5:30pm. Come out and have some fun!
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Perth Road Peter Bird 353-7303
The North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour is Saturday andSunday• from 10am-4pm. Visitors are invited to travel around to the 12 Amazing Studios! You can visit northfrontenacbackroad studiotour.com for more information.
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The229.Santa Claus Parade is already into the planning stag•
Kim Duca (Choir Director) and Trinity United Church in Verona• they are initiating a YOUTH CHOIR that started September 20, Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Trinity United Church, Verona. Music to be popular, youth appropriate and en gaging. Limited spots available for bussing from Harrowsmith Schools (please let them know if this is of interest to you) Cost $2 /evening to support operational costs. Please message at ra chaelandshawn@gmail.com Kim Duca & Rachael Smith-Tryon Style Revival will be open Saturday, September 24 from 10am• to 1 pm. It will also be open as usual Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used cloth ing and footwear for all ages
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Lions Club of Land O'Lakes are having a Yard Sale on Satur day, September 24th starting at 9am. Please drop off good qual ity items before September 23rd. We are also collecting nearlynew clothing for the Diabetes organization.
The Arden Seniors helld their Annual BBQ for the membersand• guests. Those present, enjoyed great conversation and a wonderful meal. It was so good to get together to share many di verse ideas. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, start ing at 1:00am and don’t forget your dish to add to the potluck.
People who attended the NHFSA musical and poetic presentation• on Sunday, September 11th in Clar-Mill Hall were thrilled that the event finally happened! It was so enjoyable to see broth ers Bill and Murray and Bill’s sons, James and Joe share their musical talents. The Land O’Lakes Cloggers were a hit, as the audience tapped and clapped and hollered along with their two very challenging sets! Although Gail Hermer was unable to share her poems from her book; The Ardoch Country Girl”. Special guest speaker and cousin Angie Cowdy was able to fill in. Edith Beaulieu read some favourite's from Eileen Flieler’s collection and Skip Moyst selected a few from his vast writings.
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Northbrook Diners are back on September 27, from 11am to1pm• at the Lion’s Hall, and Flinton Diners took place on Septem ber 20. For information about Diners, call Katie at 613-336-3984, ext.
There is still time to get your name in the draw for the beautiful• Christmas themed quilt "To All a Good Night" to raise money for the Pine Meadow Nursing home! The draw will be held on
I really don’t know what it will take to smarten up the motorists• on the roads. Speeding and passing at unsafe times within village, by buses.I guess best solution is getting plate numbers and calling police? Share the roads and be respectful and re sponsible.Election day is Monday, October 24, 2022. If you're not sureyou're• on the voter's list, email elections@southfrontenac.net. If you're not on the list, you will need to come in person to show ID and register at 4432 George Street. Elections staff will be avail able during special extended hours Saturday, September 24 from 9 am-noon and Wednesday, October 5 from 7-9 pm to help register voters
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The Sydenham Women's Institute is holding a Bake SaleFundraiser• with pies, tarts. cookies and squares on Saturday, September 24. This fundraiser will be held at the Verona Vendor Village and Market. The Verona Vendor Village and Market will have lots of veggies ready for picking, fresh squash, pumpkins, beets, beans, garlic, peppers and more plus the wares of 15 ven dors and 8 yard sale tables. 4309 Maple Dr.
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Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church presents their GospelMusic• Festival on Saturday, September 24 at 11 am. Artists include Surrendered, Our Journey Calls, The Proverbs, Vocal Legacy, Wayne and Mary Abrams, Risen, Linda King and the Warrens, and Children’s Ministry artist Bonnie Wallace. There will be hot dogs, chips, hamburgers, pop and funnel cake avail able. Free will offering.
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ca.The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is offering anothergreat• Zoom program. This time the topic is “Mindfulness based stressed reduction”. The 8-week program goes intro how our way of relating to whatever is happening in our lives includes the challenges of stress, pain, illness and everyday demands can be controlled. To register or for more information call 613-279-2100 or e mail slfht@gmail.com.
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House Decorating Contest: If you live be tween Round Lake Road and Ramparts Road and along Wel lington Street to Milburn Road and everything in between, then you have a special reason to decorate your house for the Pumpkin Festival Season. Our handpicked judges will be walk ing about during the festival and the House Decorating Contest prize will be awarded at 4 p.m. in front of the backstop in the Ball Park. There is no fee to enter, and the $50 prize is donated by Lavallee’s Cookery. Call or email Amanda for more information (contact info above).
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The Arden Church continues with Coffee and ConversationThursday• mornings at 10:00am. All are welcome.
Thursday October 6th. For information or to get a ticket you can contact Margaret Palimaka at 613 336-9120 and Eleanor Nowell at 613 336-2547.
While our gardens are winding down, there is still lots of produce• to share with your neighbours and friends. I know they would appreciate it.
A Big thank you goes out to the North Frontenac Public Worksstaff• and Brooke Hawley for arranging the completed historical cemetery signs to be installed this fall. You may notice the two signs in Harlowe at the United Church Cemetery and St. Mark’s Anglican and two new signs were also installed at Ardoch’s St. John’s Anglican and in the far end of St. Kilian’s Cemetery. There is also recognition of the Ardoch Algonquin Burial Ground. The research for these signs was completed with the help of commu nity people who shared information, NFHSA researchers, Natalie Reynolds; the designer of the signs and B.M.R. Manufacturing of Campbellford. Thanks to the Township of North Frontenac for the grant that contributed financially to this project.
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The Teal family are saddened to announce the passing ofHerbie• Teal on Sunday Sept. 18. He put up a great fight against cancer but unfortunately it got the best of him. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to the family - you are all very much appreciated.
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Our Frontenac Addington Trappers Council brought their displays• and activities to the Middleville Fair on this past weekend and folks were truly inspired and impressed. Thanks to the duck hunters for respecting the fence lines and•
Fall birding can be an exciting time as you receive new visits from birds passing by! Learn how you can prepare your yard for migration season: https://bit.ly/3u42yks (excerpt from Nature’s Way Bird Products).
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water ways as it truly means a lot to all of us.
Municipal Council and School Board elections are scheduledfor• Monday, October 24, 2022. All candidates' meetings are as follows: Storrington on Thursday, September 29, at the Bat tersea United Church at 19:00; Loughborough on Wednesday, September 28, at the Sydenham Legion Hall at 19:00; Portland on Wednesday, September 21, at the Verona Lions Club Hall at 19:00 and Bedford on Tuesday, October 4, at the Glendower Hall at Harrowsmith19:00.
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Reminder to the exercise class Janice will be off next weekdue• to eye surgery so there is no class on Tuesday or Thurs day.There are a few weddings happening this weekend - Jordan&• Ashley, Derek & Shania and Tiffany & Allen - all the best to everyone as you begin this next chapter.
The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a Halloween• party at the Denbigh Rink Building on Saturday October 29th, 2022. This Halloween party is a fun event for the children to look forward to. Posters to follow. See you there.
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The next Denbigh Diners will be Monday October 3rd. We look forward to seeing everyone. Thank you to Land O'Lakes Community Services for supporting this community event.
The Friday night bingo sponsored by the Oddfellow's Lodgehas• been cancelled for Friday due to the hall bookings. How ever check facebook as they are trying to get another place for bingo for this week only.
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Wifiattended.intheOmpah Community Library is now repaired andback• in operation. You will need to change to the new pass word. Just drop into the library on Wednesday or Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00.
Village House Decorating Contest! Win a $50 Gift Card tothe• Cookery in Inverary. Prize will be awarded October 1st at 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.batterseapumpkingfestival.
Osteoarthritis (OA), is characterized by “wear and tear” of the cartilage on either end of the bone. With time, the cartilage may break down causing the two ends of the joints to rub against each other.
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Open Mic! Fridays at Inverary United Church Hall. More infocontact• John Kot 613-653-4447.
Seniors Thanksgiving Turkey Meal on Thursday, October 06,at• noon hour in the Grace Hall. Registration is $10.00 each. There will be door prizes, games and a sing along which will follow the meal. Make a request to hear your favorite song. To register or to request a song, contact joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca or call 613-376-6477 ext 303. Register soon as seating is limited. Gluten free, vegetarian and diabetic diets can be accommo dated if you let us know when you register.
Fall is coming! Right now, our backyard migratory birds arepreparing• to make a long journey south to take residence in areas with more abundant resources.
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting the joints worldwide. In Latin, “arthro” =joint and “itis” = inflammation, together arthritis means inflammation of a joint. The two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Big thank you to the Legion of Sharbot Lake giving the seniorsof• the area an afternoon of fun, food & fellowship on Tuesday with Bingo games, SALT presentation and a delicious supper.
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Pilates Classes on Mondays 6:15 and Yoga Classes onWednesdays• at 6:00 pm. at Inverary United Church Hall.
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Remember the Backroads Studio Tour takes place this weekend• (Sept. 24,25) from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Original handmade arts and crafts will be available at 12 locations throughout North Frontenac. Locations and information about the artists is avail able at northfrontenacbackroadsstudio.com or there are post cards with a map in the foyer of the Community Centre.
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Free Methodist Church Annual Craft Fair isscheduled• for Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 09:00 to 14:30, 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Call 613-372-1238 for more information. Admission is free.
The community sends its condolences to the family of AmpSnider.• Amp was a lifelong member of our community, and with his earlier career in teaching school followed by decades in the forest industry and his love of chatting with people, he was very well known.
OA is more common in individuals over the age of 65. Other factors that can contribute to (or even speed up) the wear and tear of OA are obesity, injury, overuse, and genetic factors. Symptoms of OA include morning stiffness, pain that decreases with movement, swelling, and clicking or cracking within the joint itself.
Save Your Pop Tabs! Drop them off at the Lions Club Hall inSunbury.• Your donation will help the Lions support the training of guide dogs for Canadians in need.
Master Warrant Officer Robert Parsons: 1 Squadron• Sergeant Major, Canadian Forces School of Communica tions and Electronics was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw. Judy Borovskis, Treasurer, Inverary Youth Activities presented him a bank draft in the amount of $1,435.00. Photo by Bill Crib bes.Spirit Circle and Labyrinth Meditation Walk Join us on September• 29th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Inverary United Church.
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North Frontenac Little Theatre is looking for actors/actressesto• fill their casting of "The Red Lamp" It's the remake of a play that was done 100 years ago in the OSO Township Hall. Last call is tonight at 7 pm for auditions. Call Jeff @ 613-279-3259
Maberly Fair is hosting a Euchre Card Party on the 2nd and4th• Wednesday of every month at the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road. $5 per person. Light refreshments included. Con tact Sue Munro at 613-268-2507 for more information.
Rheumatoid arthritis (Ra), is an autoimmune disorder that can affect the entire body. The body’s own immune system mistakenly identifies normal joints as “abnormal,” resulting in an inflammation which can be extensive and painful. If the inflammation is not controlled, damage to the surrounding cartilage and bone within the joint can occur. RA is more common in females around the ages of 30–60 years old. Signs and symptoms of RA may include those that are similar to OA but may also include, fever, swelling, malaise, extreme pain that does not reduce with movement or exercise and can present in multiple joints. RA typically presents equally on both sides of the body, unlike osteoarthritis.
Our three United churches enjoyed the leadership of SarahHale• on Sunday.
candidate gave an opening and closing statement and had a chance to answer questions from the audience. Afterwords, folks thought it was good to meet the candidates and especially the new ones, and now folks are more confused than before they
Join the Lanark County Public Works Department for Equipment• Day! September 22, 2022, 10am - 2pm. Students will be able to talk to employees regarding the following careers: Mu nicipal Works and Administration, Environmental Sustainability, Vegetation Management, Species at Risk Mitigation, Police, Fire, Paramedic, Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Me chanic, Civil Engineering and Civil Construction, & Surveying. Lanark County Public Works, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON. Members of the public welcome! Contact Sean Derouin 613-267-1353 ext. 3194.
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comThank You! to Jody Campbell, Campbell Fuels & Septic forthe• donation of 4 X $100 Visa Gift cards to Inverary Youth Ac tivities for their upcoming Christmas draws. Also thank you to Sally Blasko, L&A Mutual for the donation of $100 for the pur pose of buying gift cards for the tree raffle. More details on the up coming raffle next week!
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HELPING HAND, Four Handed Euchre. BeginsThursday• October 6 @ 1:00 p.m., $5, includes light refresh ments. Harris Park, 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village.bPERTH ROAD VILLAGE CRAFTERS continue to meet every• Wednesday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303. Lake Chiropractic & Wellness Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca613.279.2100
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The community Wellness group is starting up again on Tuesday• September 20 from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Denbigh Hall. Please feel free to drop in any Tuesday morning. Call Gail at 613-333-2224 if you would like to learn more about the group.The Denbigh Community Food Bank is open Tuesday September• 27 at 11:00am. Please remember to call before the dates if you are in need; Gail 613-333-2224.
PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:SUNDAY• SCHOOL HALL: Tuesday Lunches return on Tue, Oct, 4. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sandwiches and desert. Roast Beef Supper on Sat, Oct 1: 5pm – 7pm. Cost $22 (12 yrs. and under: $10) No booking required. Includes Coffee/Tea & desert.(Carry Out available) All Candidates Meeting: Wed, Oct 5: 7:00pm. Community Pot Luck Supper Sat, Oct 15. (Details to follow) Please note cor rected
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es. The parade date is Sunday, November 26. It starts at the Northbrook Lions Hall. To enter a float or group to participate, contact Lion Maude at eventslionscluboflandolakes@gmail.
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Friday Sept 23 Sharbot Lake Legion is holding a BakedChicken• Dinner for $15 at 5:30 pm
Perth Autumn Studio Tour – Sep 24 & 25 – 10 am to 5 pm.Studio• 1 is the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly-Elphin Road. See paintings by Gary Barr, Richard Hutton and Susan jones, plus other crafts from other artists. Studio 2 is the Susie Osler Studio 2501 Old Brooke Road, where you can see paintings, books and other crafts from several artists. Studio 3 is the Catherine Orfald Studio at 1848 Old Brooke Road. There you will find more paintings, pottery and many other things from other art ists. Studio 4 is the Cordwood Studio when artists will display their leatherwork, stonework, and jewellery among many other things. For more information check out the website https://www. perthstudiotour.com/studios2022
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Derecho that hit many parts of the township on the May long“Weweekend.arestill working through the cleanup from that, clearing the sides of all the roads, and there is so much more work for people whose properties were hit. We are continuing to let them bring their brush to the waste sites for free. And then a tornado hit in late July, which did not hit our township, but it came very close. It puts a lot of stress on our residents, and on our crews as well.”
It was an easy decision for Tony Fritsch to run for council again this year.
As an aside, he said that the new people he has met really want to get involved in the community and sup port local business.
Royce Rosenblath ran for council in 2018, not long after retiring from the roads superintendent role with the township. He lost out in a close race.
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Maintaining medical ser vices, by continuing to sup port the Lakelands Family Health Team and doctor recruitment efforts, is also a priority.Heisalso monitoring ef forts to regulate short term rentals, which he said are not yet a major issue in Addington Highlands, at least as far as formal com plaints are concerned.
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“It's the elephant in the room, I think. There are some updates that are needed, and there needs to be a better communica tions strategy. Emergen cies are more common than ever before, and in the last one, people were with out hydro for weeks, even months in a few cases.”
“When this council started in 2018, we had no idea we would end up meeting vir tually for most of our term, that the new office we were going to build would be closed to the public when it opened, but then we had COVID. You can’t predict the future.”
He said that he feels that the township is in good shape organisationally, fi nancially and in terms of the relationship between council and staff.
“I would say that 90% of the time you enjoy it, and the other times you try to work through the nasty stuff, trying to make it fair. What you want is the best resolution. But really it is all about doing stuff for the community, and I enjoy that,” he said.
Since then he has kept busy doing some grading and bulldozing work for a friend of his, and operat ing a sawmill on his farm property in the Vennachar area.
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Of the challenges the township is facing, he said that developing a de tailed asset management plan has been a good one because it “allows us to make proper decisions by starting with the immedi ate priorities and working from there. If you look at everything that will need to be replaced over time, it is daunting, but what I like about it is that it is based onThatfact.” being said, he thinks that the impact of inflation on budgeting, for the next year or two, will be severe.“Ourgoal in budgeting is normally to stay at or below inflation. At 7 or 8 per cent, that is not going to make any sense for all of the res idents, some of whom are on fixed incomes. That's a challenge for us.”
He keeps up with council business, and is putting his name forward again this time, hoping to bring his municipal experience and technical expertise to the council table.
should be a big asset. More experienced decisions on council can be helpful, and I have a lot of experience applying for grants, which we need to get, in order to be able to do some major projects.”Notthat he has any prob lem with the way the road crews have been operating over the past 8 years.
“I've been really busy with the sawmill ever since the wind storm hit in May. I keep getting calls from people with 50 logs, 80 logs, that they need to get cut up. And it's not slowing down because there is still a lot to clean up,” he said.
Looking forward to anoth er four years, if he is re-elect ed, he said that he would approach things the way he always has, but is prepared
“I think they keep the roads up pretty well, no complaints there. There hasn't been much opportu nity for road construction, however, and that is Coun cil's job, to find the money to do those kinds of proj ects or else you start to fall too far behind,” he said.
Ward 1 - Tony Fritsch
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the system, and this has a major impact on municipal taxes. That’s why he says that provincial decisions have as much impact or more on the local tax bill than anything council does when setting the budget each“Throughspring. our county taxes we pay half of ambu lance costs, we pay for our long-term care facility, and we pay into public health. When you add the clinics to that, and doctor recruit ment, it comes to a fair share of the tax bill.“
Making sure that Lennox and Addington does not lose sight of the North is another priority for him.
And finally, as the coun cil member who has been most involved in the ongo ing conversion of the for mer Denbigh School House into a community space, he said that with a brand new HVAC system now in place and assurances that the roof is good for another ten years, the next items to be looked at are a kitchen or kitchenette and fixing up the hallways.
Another challenge is the cell gap project that has been delayed.
It's the same thing with the Denbigh ambulance ser vice.”He says that he is ready to get in and help Council, and the township, as much as he can if elected.
“I remember going to a county roads meeting one time, years ago, and they had a map of county roads that only went up to Highway 7. I told them they were missing something and eventually they got a new map that included our roads. But we need to re mind them that we exist.
He also thinks that the township needs to update its emergency manage ment plan.
He said that he is always concerned about the reten tion of the ambulance base in Denbigh. On the other hand, the impact of the rel atively new paramedicine program on the ability of seniors to remain living on their own has been of par
Emergency prepared ness is something that mu nicipalities work on regu larly, but it is hard to be ready for something like the
“It will be a game chang er when it comes in, but the delay has been frus trating, and with our popu lation starting to grow now, for the first time in many years, cell and internet service is the difference in what some families need in order to live here full time.”
Undaunted, he is running again in 2022, in a 4-way race this time.
He has also been hearing about the short-term rental “I’missue.happy to see that North Frontenac is taking the initiative on this, and Addington Highlands has done a survey that we can look at. It is an emerging issue for us, especially in cases where property own ers don’t live in the area and run a business here without paying into the community, the way other businesses do.”
In the 2018 Ward 2 elec tion, he lost out by 17 votes to Helen Yanch, and 62 votes to David Miles in a close three-way split for the two Council spots.
Finally, he said that, from talking to people around
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He has remained active in the community, and active in “It’sgeneral.hard to remember what was going on in 2006, when I left council. I remember that Henry was coming back, and that our video and website busi ness was taking off”. He is also a competitive triathlete, competing in his age division in sprint tri athlons around the world. Although sidelined from running because of knee surgery last year, he re cently competed in an aqua-bike competition in Montreal in the 65-70 di vision and won the race, qualifying for the world championships in Spain
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If we are going to go down this road, we will need to look at enforcement, and there is a cost to that, and we haven’t really had com plaints about them so far. But we should and will be looking at it.”
“Icil.miss being in the know about what is going on in the township. I feel a bit out of the loop, and would like to get back to it,” he said. Ever since entering the election race, he has been talking to people about lo cal “Oneissues.issue that has come up is the lack of seniors’ housing and affordable housing. People who have lived here for a long time, or all of their lives, are be ing forced to leave the area because of it. I know the design and planning costs are horrendous, but if there is a government program that we can tap into, I’d like to see the township facili tate something.”
One of the issues that con cerns him these days is the crime “Thererate.is too darn much crime in our area,” he said, “I would like to see the community policing com mittee reinstated at least, and we can see if we can get anything going with the OPP. It can only help.”
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He retired from his job as an engineering technolo gist with the Toronto Transit in Commission in 1995 and returned home to Flinton, where he had grown up,
and hasn’t looked back. Even though he was not on council for the last four years, he has contin ued to be involved as the Addington Highlands rep resentative to the East ern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA), the Tweed based organisation that is respon sible for trail construction and maintenance in the township and elsewhere in the region.
“Some of the people who have moved in are per manent residents, and some plan on becoming that way. But our growth is limited because we do not have a school in Denbigh. We do have some services in Denbigh and it is up to council to make sure they are maintained. That could be difficult in the next few years because of cost pressures, so we will have to make some tough deci Onesions.”thing that everyone in the Denbigh area, in cluding the new arrivals, is impatiently waiting for, is improved cell and Internet “Iservice.haven’t been able to find out what’s going on with the Roger Towers that were supposed to go up a few months ago. I have been told that Bell is laying our fibre, by 2025, but the cell
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Thompson said that the first term was marred by the wind turbine contro versy that split the commu nity and council. “It wasn’t a very good atmosphere, but I think that things have been running pretty well since them certainly in the second term, even though we had to deal with HeCOVID.”hasalso seen changed in Denbigh as the result of property sales.
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“EOTA would like to see a pass for all ATV riders in Ontario, for the same fee. That is something we have been working on for a few Heyears.”has also been a long standing member of the Pine Meadow Nursing Home Management Com mittee, which has taken a back seat to the Land O’Lakes Community Ser vices Board in overseeing Pine Meadow’s operations since the onset of COVID, because arranging meet ings has been an issue.
priorities of his as well. “On council, I always tried to see how we could make things work better for the townships, and for the people who come before us for help. I’m ready to dive back into it, if I get the votes this time,” he said.
Kirby Thompson ever re tired and bought his par ent’s farmhouse and prop erty near Denbigh. He grew up in nearby in Griffith Mat tawatchan and says that “it made sense to retire back Nothome.”long after that he de cided to put his name for ward for Council and was elected in 2014, and again in He2018.said that he enjoys sit ting on council and it serves his “intention to help some how in the community.”
the community and on Sk ootamatta Lake, where he lives, he said that back logs in getting permits from Conservation Authorities are a roadblock to devel “Iopment.know some people who have waited months for a simple request, and these delays cost money and time,” he said.
Bill Cox is a veteran of the political scene in Addington Highlands, having served three terms on council.
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Hook last served as coun cillor in Ward 2 between 2001 and 2004, and as reeve between 2004 and 2006, but since then he has strayed away from mu nicipal politics.
towers should bring some service, but there has been a hold up. nothing has hap pened with the cell service they are laying out fibre, by at least by 2025. I’ve been trying. There is not much council can do about it. One of the towers loca tions is even our township property. It’s frustrating but local councils can only do so Onemuch.”other issues that he thinks will require a care ful response is the Air Bnb “Toregulation.meitsa delicate issue.
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David Miles submitted his nomination papers just before the nomination deadline in late August, but he said that it was not because of any indecision about running for a second term on council.
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next year. 45 degrees latitude, the company Ken runs with his wife Cathy, is now wind ing down somewhat, as a commercial business, with more focus on projects connected to the Cloyne and District Historical So ciety and the Pioneer Mu seum. However, Ken is working on an audio tour for Murney Tower Museum in Kingston – the first audio tour for any of Kingston’s ThatMuseums.hasfreed up some of Ken’s time and he is now seeking to return to coun
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He said that he is also con cerned about the use of il legal drugs in the area, and the connection between drug use and crime. Housing, inflation, coming up with a short term rental bylaw, and keeping a good atmosphere on council are
When Ken Hook’s name popped up on the Addington Highlands election page in July as a candidate in Ward 2, it was a bit of surprise, a blast from the past.
“I was just busy. I was al ways planning on running again,” he said. “I think that the atmosphere on council is really interesting and productive. While we disagree, it is rarely some thing that causes division. I really appreciate the way this council deals with busi ness.”Healso said that town ship staff are an impressive group, “from our waste site attendants, to the roads staff and office staff, there is a good sense of team work.”He is concerned, in a more general way, about the future of the local com munity.“With all of the turmoil of the last few years, there is
“It is a very productive board and EOTA does a lot for the area” he said.
Although he has been off council since 2018, he said that he is “still very in volved. I read every agen da to keep up with what is going on,” he said.
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there was nothing more important to him than his family and close friends and he was always ready to lend an ear, a helping hand, some sound advice and anything else he could help with.
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He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Maria and his brother peter.
an aftermath to that, an unsettled future. One of my greatest concerns is the hope lessness this has brought to some mem bers of our society and in our communi ties.”He said that there is a range of people in Addington Highlands. In the last year or two there are people who arrived from Toronto and Ottawa “who capitalised on their real estate investments and are able to live a very comfortable resort type life style,” while at the same time, “some of our families are in turmoil from economic and other factors”.
“Fuel costs, staffing costs, heating costs, materials, are all going up in price, and it will be challenging to maintain services without seeing tax increases, that many of our residents cannot afford.”
He said that the next term of council will not be “business as usual. It will be an un settled time. The challenge for Council will be to make decisions in an unpredictable period. We will need to keep a productive atmosphere, and not get sidetracked on
He also leaves behind close friends dave and Karen savigny, ed and Beulah Larche, Bruce and dianne wickens, Horst and Barbara Betz and sharon Burgher.Hissense of humor was legendary, especially since he was so very quick with a wise remark or comeback and the memories and stories told to us all this past week have had us all laughing through tears.
Gregory (Gery) Leschynsky of denbigh oN, died after a short illness on sept 16th in peterborough Hospital. He was 67 years old.
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Amp Snider (Samuel Jesse Amphien) Passed away peacefully at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital, Napanee on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the age 84. Son of the late Isabel (Presley) and Bill Snider. Amp will be forever missed by his devoted wife Donna (nee Tapping) of 60 years. Loving father of Corinne and Marvin Kellar, Karen and Daren (Mick) Weichenthal and Danny Snider. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Michelle and Kevin, Jonathan and Becca, Lindsay and Chris, Kristin and Gavin, Joshua and Nicholl, Jacob and Kayla, Jesse and Ally and Clare and Graydon as well as great grandchildren Kylan, Caitlyn, Hailey, Taylor, Emmett, Noah, Waylon, Holden, Wallace and Bennett. Beloved brother of Laurabel (Snider) and the late John Miller, Bill and Bev (Cummings) Snider, the late Ellwood and late Laura (Aide) Snider and Debbie Eales, Arleen (Snider) Hykaway and the late Frank Taylor and Don Marcotte, Elaine (Snider) and Douglas Tapping, Wayne and the late Lorna (Aide) and Joan (White) Snider, Weldon and Edith (Lambert) Snider, Sheldon Snider and Bryan Thomas as well as sisterin-law Shirley (Tapping) and the late Don Crawford. Amp will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation was held at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. A Graveside Service followed in Glenfield Cemetery, Glenfield at approximately 4:15 pm. Memorial donations made to Wheels of Hope (Cancer Society) or Love a Child would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at
DATED at Hartington, Ontario, this 8th day of September, 2022.
In addition he had five stepchildren Geri colliton (Jason), shawn curley (renee), colleen reedy (shawn),Brian curley (Kristy), and caroline orth (Justin), all of upstate New york, who loved him dearly and were happy to share an additional 13 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
He spent this last year designing and building his 4th Hovercraft to fly on denbigh Lake, but sorrowfully it was not quite ready to fly.
In the Estate of RONALD JOSEPH EVANS, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased, late of the Township of Central Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac, who died on the 21st day of February, 2018, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 8th day of November, 2022.
Gery worked many years in an electrical engineering capacity for erico, and scican, designing several pieces of medical equipment and retiring early at 55. He was a man of many talents. He was an accomplished singer who loved karaoke and had various gigs around toronto restaurants, bars, apartment buildings rib fests and retirement homes. He and paula loved taking road trips together and he collected ships and lighthouses.
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Ryan Lawson 4805 Holleford Road Box Hartington,26 ON K0H 1W0 Estate Trustee
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ANDRINGA, Haaie “Harry” Passed away peacefully at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 91. Harry will be forever missed by his devoted wife Fimke of almost 63 years. Cherished father of David Andringa of Flinton, Deb Pope (Richard) of Newmarket and Marguerita Hyland of Brampton. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Andrew, Ashley (Raheem), Corey (Stepha), SarahJane (Sean), Meghan (Nick) and Ryan, as well as his great grandchildren Jazzmyn and Easton. Beloved brother of Roeli Spence (late Arthur) of Ireland, Gré Van De Kreeke (late Piet) of Holland and Gerrit Andringa (Jouk) of Holland as well as his brother-in-laws Bill Groeneveld (Dorothy) of British Columbia, Arijan Groeneveld (Grace) of Quebec, and Rien Groeneveld (Carol) of Elliott Lake. Harry will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, friends and many other relatives. Visitation was held at the Milestone Funeral Center on Monday, September 19, 2022 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Funeral Service followed in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment in Flinton United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations made to The Tweed Royal Canadian Legion Branch 428 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at
LANGFORD, Timothy it is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved timothy Langford. tim passed away at KGH on tuesday, september 13, 2022 at the age of 63. Loving husband to Nicole Noel-Langford and proud father to dylan & Brittany (daniel). He will be fondly remembered for his music, his smile, his laughter and catching big fish on Collins Lake. we will love you forever, tim. always in our hearts.
He said that the challenge “for us as a community, is how do we accommodate everyone and work together to try and bring hope back into the lives of those who have lost hope.”
He will be deeply missed.
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there will be a celebration of Life at his home at 19 Lane st, denbigh on saturday october 1st from 11 - 2 p.M. A buffet lunch will be served and friends and neighbors are all welcome.
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After that date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have had notice.
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He is survived by his adoring wife, travel companion and captive audience, paula (nee Jackson), and four loving children: Gary Leschynsky (chrissy), of toronto, amanda Leschynsky of angus, tammy sibbald (andrew) of oshawa and Michael Leschynsky (Jessica) of toronto.Hewas the proud and loving “pappy” of eight: sienna, Benjamin, Henry, alyssa, adam, addison, isabella and Nicholas.
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HOME CLEANING MANAGER We are look ing for someone to run a local house cleaning business. You would be responsible to clean homes on a regular basis, making sure client satisfaction is met. This is a perfect position, usually between the hours of 8am and 3pm, weekdays, subject to change on the successful candidates own schedule. You must have your own transportation to travel between homes. This position is $20/hr plus mileage. Please send resume to hubbyshouse@gmail.com
Sept. 24 & 25, 9am-4pm 1142 Overton Road (off Buckshot Lake Road) OPPORTUNITY
• Bellrock Dam
• Laraby Rapids Dam situated below
VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www.ve ronalions.ca
SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reason able rates. Info.: 613-372-0917.
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New Livestock & Stable Supplies from North Country Supplies
M I x ED HARD WOOD, $350 per cubic cord. 613-483-9376.
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• Second Depot Lake Dam
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KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644
• Able to participate in team meetings & share ideas
PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear build ing, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.
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Case 685 4x4 Tractor w/2255 Loader & Cab, IH 674 Tractor w/Q720 Loader, IH 56 Planter, Farmhand Silage Wagon (Needs Work), Spike Harrows, Flat Deck Trailer, Tractor Bucket, Bale Spears, Ford Grader Blade and Very Few Smalls!
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After that date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have had notice.
issues by the government, or lobbyists, pushing their own ideology. In the long run, that will benefit the community.”Hesaidthat he appreci ates having had the oppor tunity to sit on council and would be happy to be able to serve again if he is reelected.
Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual fall dam draw down in the Napanee region on, or after, Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
sure that spending does not get out of hand. Council needs to be mindful of how they are spending the mon ey of the taxpayer’s money. spending other peoples’ money.”Shesaid that council is working away on a short term rental policy and she thinks a lot of care needs to be taken to get it right. ■
N EW A ND uSED Appl IANCES uSeD ReFRigeRaTORS Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up. neW AppLIAnCeS At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators pAyS CASh $$$ For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver “KINGSmitty’sofAPPLIANCES” Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287 tHE Cl ASSIFIEDS Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca
DATED at Hartington, Ontario, this 8th day of September, 2022.
PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Ve rona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
ROOFING, SHINGLES STEEL, 30 years ex perience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for esti mates, 613-278-1300.
• Flexible in a team based environment
• Willingness & ability to follow standard operating procedures
Select consignment auction of light hors es, draft horses, ponies, mini horses, donkeys, mules, horse tack, harness, car riages, sleighs and horse drawn items!
GUTTER/EAVESTROUGH SERVICE. Profes sional, insured, cleaning, repair of leaks/drain age. CustomFitContracting@hotmail.com 905213-0550
• Upper Arden Dam situated below Big Clear Lake
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New & Used Special - Eurecka Vaccuums - $30 each and much, much, more. Cash or etransfer EMPLOYMENT
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In the Estate of Myrtle Robinson, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of the above named deceased, late of the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac, who died on the March 6th, 2022, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of October, 2022.
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KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
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For Helen Yanch, serving on council is part of her com mitment to the local commu nity where she lives, works and has raised a family. As an experienced councilor, “I
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In the Estate of RHONDA DOROTHY EVANS also known as RHONDA DOROTHY EVANS-LAWSON deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of the above-named deceased, late of the Township of Central Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac, who died on the 2nd day of April, 2022, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 8th day of November, 2022.After that date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have had notice.
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• James Lazier Dam
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Dated at Ardoch, this 31st day of August, 2022.
Ward 2 Helen Yanch
have a lot to contribute and that is why I am seeking re-election. You are learn ing all the time and I like the variety of experiences that come with the job.”
One of the other issues she is hoping to work on is that there are many people who have large tracts of land, and the Ontario Plan ning Act limits their ability to divide their land. Right now, the planning is out of touch with rural needs. In addition to this, she is hoping to work with the Ministry of Trans portation on the very busy and dangerous intersec tion of Hwy 7 & 41. Helen also hopes to continue to work on a short-term rental policy that the Township is currently working on. Care needs to be taken to ensure that the short-term rental policy meets the needs of theSheTownship.alsowants to make
• Varty Lake Dam
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http://Inge niousStorage.com
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Monday, Sept. 26, 11am
• 13 Island Lake Dam
Wage to be commensurate with experi ence. Compensation includes participa tion in our incentive program.
**Trucking Available** For information or to consign contact: Jim Beere Auctioneer 613-326-1722
TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341
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STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 9am-4 pm, weather permitting -10904 Highway 38, Parham, etc
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10am
The pandemic has brought changes to the way Council operates. It has brought a lot of new people to the area and new issues for Council to tackle. It has also brough changes to the Yanch tree farm and bait business that Helen works with her husband, Ed. “We didn’t know what to expect during Covid, but 2020 ended up being our busi est year at the farm and bait business.”During the campaign, I have heard about many is sues including the issue of communication. “People say they don’t know what is happening or what the Township is doing. We have more ways to communicate than ever before. Our coun cil meetings are on You Tube, we have a Facebook page and Councilorsbyaccessiblearephone,
CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca
UKRAINIAN SANCTUARY THRIFT Wed-Sat 10-6pm Lots to See Inside! Vendors needed, tables available free for 4 weeks outside. Lo cated on corner of Hwy 28 & 41 at the Old Swiss Inn, 22668 Highway 41, Denbigh 613 333-2221 Donations Accepted
Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722
JUNK REMOVAL and demolition, 10, 15 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. Free scrap metal drop off, 613-336-0708, 613305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com
HARLOWE - HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH FULL STEW SUPPER 4-6pm. Harlowe Hall. $15 adults, $8 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Info Sheila 336-2467
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“We feel that an expansion will not be det rimental in any way. It would enable more people to enjoy the camping experience. As it is now, the park is always fully booked and in demand. We know that more sites would not impact the enjoyability of the park and it would not negatively impact the land. We believe the owner will maintain the uniqueness of the park by maintaining the uniqueness of each addi tional campsite,” said one of the letters.
INVERARY - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Storrington Lions Hall.
THE PURPOSE of the public meeting is to present the proposed changes to the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law #2011-52 and to receive comments from the public. The proposed changes to By-law #2011-52 result from a review and updating of the by-law and written and oral submissions received from the public during the course of the recent open houses and the public consultation process. Proposed changes include but are not limited to: expanding the scope of permitted home-based businesses; permitting live/work units; regulating food vehicles; providing for additional residential units; permitting tiny houses; providing for storage containers and recreational vehicles; providing for the keeping of domestic livestock for local food production, and providing for the installation of alternative energy sources and systems (i.e., solar collectors, wind turbines, geothermal systems and electric vehicles recharge stations). The review also provides an opportunity to modernize the by-law with the addition of new definitions and uses such as cannabis, community gardens, private home day care, dog park, fitness centre, pet grooming establishment etc. The review includes revamping and replacing the five zoning schedules, and also reflects changes in the Planning Act procedures and the names of government organizations. Changes to the zone categories are confined to expanding the number of Environmental Protection Zones to better reflect land uses and natural environmental features. A number of new permitted uses to several zones is proposed. Some changes to the zone standards for lot areas are proposed to comply with the official plan. New standards are proposed for development on narrow water channels and for lot coverage. The proposed changes will result in an amendment to By-law 2011- 52 rather than a new comprehensive zoning by-law. Since the by-law amendment affects all properties in the Township, a key map is not provided.
RWDRT looked at a number of issues sur rounding the proposed Official Plan and Bylaw amendments. They conducted site visits and from
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Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street P.O. Box 89
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IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Baked Chicken $15, legion opens at 3pm, supper at 5:30pm.
HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE 1-5pm. Harlowe Hall. $5 Public, $2 Entertainers. Info Marie 613336-2557
Wednesday October 5
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SYDENHAM - SENIORS THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAL 12pm. Grace Hall. $10. Door prizes, games, sing-a-long. Limited seating, register joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca or 613-3766477
FLINTON - LAND O' LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES AGM 2pm. Flinton Recreation Centre. Guest Speaker Dr. Kim Morrison speaking on newly formed Frontenac Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team. Refreshments at noon. RSVP Richelle 613-336-8934
Email: www.centralfrontenac.comPhone:zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com613-279-2935ext.227 ’S ERONA Day Sale - April
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IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION
The Skycroft application is supported by a number of letters from campers and local com munity members.
Saturday September 24
campsites at 25%, and requires 15 metres of usable shoreline per site.
Monday September 26
STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm Visit Artists and Artisans who create beautiful works of art in different mediums. Adding to our little
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township (see address below).
piece of paradise are the fall colours, alive and vibrant, their reflection dancing on the water of our many lakes. Info northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com/http://www.
MABERLY - PERTH AUTUM STUDIO TOUR 10am-5pm. Maberly Community Hall. Four Stops, 30 artists. Info www.perthstudiotour. com
NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE 6:30pm Tuesdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Weekly, opens at 6:30, start playing at 7pm.
ARDOCH - CHILI AND BAKE SALE 10am1pm. St. Kilians Church. Grab and Go Chili, and fresh baked goods. Pre-order available, 479-0070
NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK DINERS CLUB 11am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Info
DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINERS Denbigh Community Hall.
38 verona (613) 374-2112 Boneless pork Loin Centre Cut Chops $2.99/lb Compliments yellow Onions or carrots 907g buy 2 or more $1.49 ea. Leadbetters Bacon 375g $4.99 coca-cola or Pepsi Soft Drinks 6 x 710ml 2/$6
CLOYNE - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Barrie Hall.
Thursday September 29
FLINTON - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Flinton Recreation Centre.
FRONTENAC COUNTY - RFCS 47TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6:30pm. Virtual Meeting. This year the meeting will be held virtually. If you would like to join, please call or email for the link.613-279-3151 info@ rfcs.ca All are welcome
ARDEN - AREA BIBLE STUDY 7pm. Arden United Church. Info Kaitlyn 613-335-2474
SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45
Among the letters that were received by the township, is one by a group of 9 biologists as sociated with the Queen’s biological station, three of whom are Opinicon Lake residents. The letter referenced concerns over the poten tial for algal blooms on Opinicon Lake, and said “the southern finger of the lake where Skycroft is located suffers from a lack of flushing activity and, therefore, is more at risk to certain human activities than the rest of the lake. Recent snor kel surveys of the shorelines at, and adjacent to the Skycroft property indicate several prob lematic issues as a result of that increased risk and the already high human density.”
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will also face a more substantive hurdle from the Rideau Waterway Develop ment Review Team (RWDRT) a commenting agency including environmental experts from Cataraqui Conservation and Parks Canada
Sunday October 2
SYDENHAM - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Sydenham Legion.
NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS
NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. SHARBOT LAKE - FARMERS MARKET 9am12pm Saturdays. Sharbot Lake Beach. LAST MARKET of the season, raffle & BBQ 11-1pm NORTHBROOK - YARD SALE 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Also accepting nearly new clothing for the Diabetes Society. MABERLY - PERTH AUTUM STUDIO TOUR 10am-5pm. Maberly Community Hall. Four Stops, 30 artists. Info www.perthstudiotour. com
SHARBOT LAKE - PICKLE BALL TOURNAMENT 10am-2:30pm. Sharbot Lake Pickle Ball Court. Starts at 10am sharp, semi finals/finals will begin shortly after noon. Rain date Sept 25.
A group, called Concerned Residents of South Opinicon, raised a number of con cerns that mirrored the objections they raised in 2017. While a number of these objections are addressed in the studies that have been completed by Skycroft for the updated appli cation, the group still opposes the project and is submitting a response to next week’s public meeting.Theproject
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MATTER, including information about your appeal rights, please contact the Clerk of the Township at the address below. The proposed amendment and zoning schedules may be inspected at the Municipal Office during regular business hours and is available for viewing on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com and on the township’s EngageFrontenac 2022 Zoning ByLaw Update project page at https://engagefrontenac.ca/hub-page/township-of-centralCathyfrontenacMacMunn,
ARDEN - MOVIE NIGHT 5pm. Arden United Church. Movie: Brother Bear. To attend contact minister@ardenpastoralcharge.ca or 613-3352474
PERTH ROAD - ROAST BEEF SUPPER 5-7pm. Perth Road United Church. $22 (12 & under $10) No booking required. Includes coffee/tea & desert (carry out available)
Friday September 23
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The Official Plan amendment, if approved as presented, would permit 146 additional; campsites, with lot coverage of 43% and 3.6 metres of usable shoreline per site.
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SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Soldier’s Memorial Hall,1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario to consider an amendment to By-law # 2011-52, the Township’s comprehensive zoning by-law. The public meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. Interested persons may attend the public meeting in person or via zoom. For zoom attendance, please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gkYbZV54QlmXjbslqqNYbwby or contact the Clerk by email or by phone (see contact information below).
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NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm Visit Artists and Artisans who create beautiful works of art in different mediums. Adding to our little piece of paradise are the fall colours, alive and vibrant, their reflection dancing on the water of our many lakes. Info northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com/http://www.
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VERONA JESSICA WEDDEN AND JON MCLURG IN CONCERT 6:30pm. Verona Pentecostal Assembly. Free concert with these popular local artists.
INVERARY FISH FRY, LIVE MUSIC & FUN 2-6pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. $15 donation, first come, first serve. Sunday September 25
Tuesday September 27
Thursday September 22
VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.
INVERARY • SPIRIT CIRCLE AND LABYRINTH MEDITATION WALK 6:30-8pm. Inverary United Church.
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SNOW ROAD STATION - SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST 8-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Everyone Welcome!
Skycroft has 80 camp sites currently, which were all in place when the Official Plan was adopted in 2001, so they are grandfathered in as a “legal, non-conforming use.”
However, since the application became general knowledge a couple of weeks ago, those who were opposed in 2017 have been actively preparing a fresh responses, and let ters and presentations addressing the revised proposal and its supporting documentation will be presented at the virtual public meeting next Tuesday
MOUNTAIN GROVE - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Olden Community Hall.
ARDEN - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Kennebec Hall.
SAlE - t hur. Sep. 22 - Wed. Sep 8 Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm
Saturday October 1
Thursday October 6
Accepting WALK-INS for individuals 18+ starting Sept 26,2022.
Friday September 30
HARROWSMITH - GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL 11am. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Food available, free will offering.
• Buck Bay Road Bridge – Bridge replacement is continuing with road closure and detours in place. The new estimated completion date is mid-October due to weather delays from heavy rains over the summer. Contracted works are being completed by Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd.
This weekend of September 23-25 the North Frontenac Amateur Astronomy Club is hosting the first annual “Fes tival of Stars” weekend. (For more information and to reg ister go to everbright.com and go to the Festival of Stars site for more information and to register … it’s free.
• Planner: Competition #22-31-DS. Closing date is September 28.
North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve
The 28th annual Battersea Pumpkin Festival will be held on Saturday, October 1 from 10 am – 4 pm. There will be food, music, kids’ games, parades, vendors, wagon rides, a corn maze and lots of pumpkins of course! Visit www.Battersea PumpkinFestival.com or follow them on Facebook for more information.
• Bellrock Road – Road reconstruction and resurfacing remain on schedule and will continue through to September 30. Work will be completed by O Bettschen Construction Ltd. No closure required. More information can be found at www. EngageFrontenac.net.
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Planning Applications & Public Meetings
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Have you heard? There will be free public skating all season at the Frontenac Arena thanks to a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee grant. Lace up your skates and join us on Wednesdays from 9-10:30 am and Sundays from noon to 1:20 p.m.
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The Township of South Frontenac is currently inviting to prepare a Communal Servicing Op tions Report for the next stages of the Housing Proposal documents must be received by October 6 at 1:00 pm. See southfrontenac.net/tenders for
Temporary Entrance Change – Municipal Office at 4432 George St.
Job Opportunities
Frontenac Farmers Market
Support local and enjoy fall’s bounty by dropping in for fresh produce and local wares at The Frontenac Farmers Market at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith every Saturday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
They noted a number of shortcomings in the current pro posal.“Insummary, RWDRT are concerned that the proposed site plan is a significant modification to the existing landscape and the intensification of activity through the proposed works could compromise the ecological integrity of the site’s natural heritage and the heritage values of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and World Heritage Site,” they said at the conclusion of the report they submitted to senior SF planner Christine Wood.
The Township asks that drivers plan their routes accordingly and obey all signs and traffic controls in work zones to ensure the safety of local workers. For more information, please contact the Public Services Department at 613-376-3027, ext 4331.
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The deadline for local lake associations and non-profit community organizations to apply for a lake ecosystem grant is September 30, 2022. For more information,
Upcoming Meetings
South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide
• Council Meeting October 4, 2022, at 7:00
Looking for new activities this fall? Our 2022 Community Services & Activity Guide lists sports and fitness organizations, clubs, cultural and arts groups, along with local farmers markets, museums and more. Look for the guide on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ActivityGuide/.
PS-PO2-2022 – Professional Services for Study
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is open every Thursday from 3-8 pm. See the full list of accepted materials on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.
They then recommended a deferral of the application “until the above noted items have been addressed to the satisfaction of the township and the RWDT”.
For the past several years, Covid 19 saw a marked de crease in outdoor activities that people were involved in. Now that things have opened up, the Dark Sky Pre serve has seen a renewed interest and usage. This past August we had an event for the Perseid meteor shower and saw over 300 people show up at the site to catch a glimpse of these very bright meteors. Even with a nearly full moon, people came out in droves. The interest is not limited to weekends alone. Many bring their telescopes and cameras during the week to take advantage of some of the darkest skies anywhere.
Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period.
(Editors note – this article will be updated at Frontenacnews. ca based on the outcome of the September 20 South Frontenac Council meeting) ■
The fall municipal election is Monday, October 24, 2022. Eligible voters will receive their Voter Instruction letter in the mail. The letter will provide you with details on how to vote online or by phone and will include your 12-digit personal identification number. If you are not on the voters’ list, or not sure if you’re on the list, email elections@southfrontenac. net or call 613-376-3027, x4452. You will need to come into the Township office at 4432 George Street in Sydenham to show ID to get on the list. Tenants will need to bring proof of residency (e.g. a utility bill, internet bill, driver’s licence, Specialetc.).
2022 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program visit https://www.southfrontenac.net/grants/.
Free Skating at Frontenac Arena
extended hours: Elections staff will be available on Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. – noon and Wednesday, October 5 from 7-9 pm to help register voters.
proposals from consultants
• Line Painting program – The Township’s line painting program is underway and is expected to continue over a threeweek period depending on weather conditions. Contractors will be performing work at all times of the day including evenings and early morning hours in order to limit impact on local traffic. Drivers are asked to be patient while fresh paint is applied, slow down in work zones, and obey all traffic control
Verona Housing Communal Servicing Options
Master Plan.
pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @South FrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting.
Construction and Road Closures
Some friendly reminders about election signs: Election signs help candidates raise awareness during an election. It’s against the law to remove, vandalize or damage election signs. If you find an election sign that has been placed on your property without permission, please contact the candidate’s office to have it removed.
• Administrative Assistant – Fire Services – Temporary (anticipated 16 months). Competition #22-28-FS. Closing date is September 28.
The weekend will include seminars, a pizza truck, draws and family star talks in the evening, displays by
Battersea Pumpkin Festival
• NEW Four-way stop at the intersection of Wilton and Yarker Roads: Drivers: watch for a new four-way stop at the intersection of Wilton and Yarker Roads. We’ve put up electronic signs to alert travellers, but make sure you stop and proceed with caution at this busy intersection.
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For details on all current open positions including salary and job descriptions, see www.southfrontenac.net/careers/.
Municipal Election Information
• Director of Development Services: Competition #22-27-CS. Closing date is September 30. Light Equipment Operator – Part-time – 2 positions. Competition #22-30-PS. Closing date is September 30. Bids and Tenders
Sky News Magazine and the Royal Astronomical Society of ForCanada.more information on the Festival of Stars and the North Frontenac Amateur Astronomy Club go to the Township of North Frontenac website and the Dark Sky Preserve Facebook page. ■
The Township is removing and replacing the accessible ramp at the front door of the Municipal Offices located at 4432 George St. Residents and visitors looking to access the main floor (Reception, Treasury, Clerks Office), must enter the building through the Council Chambers entrance on George St. Those accessing the Building and Planning department can continue to enter at the lower-level access door at the back of the building.
Hillhorst, and his consulting team, will have an opportunity to address the RWDT report at the public meeting, as will any oth er interested party who attends the meeting by virtual means.
reviewed all of the supporting reports for the project that were submitted by Hillhorst.
Christine Woods will also present council with recommenda tions from the planning department, which has remained active on this file for the last 5 years.
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The site boasts a 30’x 40’ concrete pad to set up tele scopes, hydro and a washroom plus plenty of parking.
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whom trying out the sport for the first time in the 'fun run' division.
participants raced in different divi sions on the three kilometre course, and about half of them were locals, most of
“We left some fallen trees in place for people to climb over and under.”
She was busy organising, checking on the course, co-ordinating with local busi nesses such as Milligan Meats, who ran the BBQ, so it would have been hard for her to find time to run.
After recovering from this first event, plans for a winter event and other possibil ities for the property are being developed.
“Unlike most courses, we didn't have to bring so much in because there are so many obstacles already here because of theEventerrain.”the Derecho, which touched their property in May, ended up being employed in the course that they built.
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ment.Sylvie’s passion is Obstacle Course Racing. Until recently, she was competing in the professional circuit as an elite ath lete, which culminates in the OCR World Championships, which are taking place in Vermont this year.
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That reason is Sylvie and Mitch's son Beau, who was celebrated his 4 week birthday on the day of the race.
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“Eventually we plan to build a barn as an event space and a studio where Move Better Health can have a permanent loca tion, but that will take time.”
One athlete who did not compete was Sylvie Minaigre, however.
“We really wanted to introduce the sport to the local community as well as bringing experience racers to this unique course, and that worked out really well,” said Syl
in a long tradition of urban refugees who have discovered the joys, and some of the challenges, of rural living in the Ca nadian Shield landscape.
Luckily, unlike the settlers who arrived in the Cloyne area expecting that the 100 acre parcel they had acquired was usable farmland that could support them, only to be daunted by rocks, trees, mosqui toes and a long winter, they had a plan. But when they took the plunge and be came full time residents at their property on Jacques Bay Road in the July of 2021 from Toronto, there were some things that they did not know.
One of them was the local community.
“We found the property in the fall of 2020. We knew we wanted to move out to the country somewhere, but we were open to anything, really. And this prop erty was available on Jacques Bay Road, with 96 acres, a cabin that needed some work, and a lot of possibilities. We walked the property, talked to some neighbours, made an offer in February of 2021, and we moved here,” Sylvie said, in an interview thisMitchweek.is a chiropractor, and he set up a practice based in Northbrook, called Move Better Health and Performance, and aside from working on that business, the couple have working on the property, and devel oping the site as an obstacle course. And she joined the local volunteer fire depart
While most courses in the OCR circuit are located in fields, converted motocross tracks, Sylvie's and Mitch’s vision was to use their new property, which already has a number of trails because it is a used by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile As sociations as part of their trail each winter, as an obstacle course.
On September, the first North of 7 Chal lenge, an official qualifying even for the OCR world championships, was held at the new Jacques Bay Road course.
As for the decision to settle in Cloyne
and build a life that they took 18 months ago, Sylvie and Mitch seem to have no regrets.“Wejust love it here. This is where we are putting down roots,” she said. ■
There was another good reason for her to miss out on racing this time, something that was not planned when the decision to hold a race was made a year ago.
