Vol.22 No.42

We Buy

By Jeff Green

B rady, the now famous travelling Ber nese Mountain Dog, is a well-loved pet.

“He’s not budging very much from our feet,” said David Hallett early this week, as he was relaxing at the home in Brock ville that he shares with his wife Aman da, and Brady.

The house was not nearly as calm throughout the month of September into early October, because Brady was gone, long gone.

“It started when we were off to a wed ding in Odessa, and we brought Brady over to my parent’s place, outside of Sydenham, for the weekend,” said Da vid.

As has been chronicled on local social media, “Brady burst through their screen door and vanished into the trees,” said Dave.

When Brady did not come back, Dave and Amanda contacted Kimberly Vastino of Thousand Islands Pet Search, based in Gananoque.

“Kimberly was there from the start, getting the word out, and guiding us ev ery step of the way,” he said.

Brady was in flight mode. At first there were sightings in the Sydenham area from neighbours who were all on the alert. He was seen on Little Long Lake Road, towards Gould Lake, and on Bed ford Road. But he did not stay put, and if anyone approached him, he would take off back into the woods.

Shyness is a characteristic of the breed, which may explain why Brady sightings were common in the first week

or so, but fleeting.

Then the sightings stopped in the Sydenham area. Brady was on the move.

“We started hearing about him being in Hartington, and Verona, and then there were sightings in Moscow and Enter prise. But every time we went to look for him, we felt we were being left behind.”

The sightings ceased for a few days, and Dave and Amanda started to lose heart, but then the sightings started again, this time just west of Newburgh, but again Dave and Amanda felt like they missed him by a day when they went.

After a sighting a little further west in Strathcona, he was off again.

Then, on Thanksgiving weekend, a call came in from south of the 401, from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

“A couple of women there saw him, and they put food out for him. When he started eating the food, we figured may be he had settled in that area.”

Once it was determined that Brady may stick around, Rhonda GuthrieTaft and the Quinte Lost Paws Group stepped in to help. They decided to try and entice Brady into a kennel shaped trap structure.

The first one that they tried was too small, and while Brady sniffed around it, he did not go in.

Then, they tried a larger one, fit for a larger breed. It was Wednesday, Octo ber 12, 40 days since Brady had run off from Sydenham.

Dave and Amanda were in their car, about 200 yards away, waiting.

“We could see him near the cage,

through binoculars. but we were too far away to see if he was going all the way in, so we just kept staring at the light on a device we had, which was to go off when the door trigger had been tripped.

The light turned red.

They drove up to the cage, and got out of the car.

“When he saw me, and heard Aman da’s voice, he lay down. We crawled in there with him, and gave him some food. When we were ready to go, he headed straight for the car. He slept all the way home.”

As soon as they got home, Brady made a beeline for his spot on the couch, and hasn’t let either Dave or Amanda out of his sight ever since.

Brady’s weight dropped from 94 to 71 pounds during his ordeal, he had one porcupine quill in his cheek, but oth er than that he appears to be in good health.

“The vet has designed a diet for him to keep his weight steady and slowly build it back up. We are so happy that every thing has worked out, and the help we received from people all along Brady’s route, and the local businesses were wonderful. We are so happy for things to get back to normal for us, and for Brady.”

The only change that Dave and Aman da are planning to make, is to buy a new collar for Brady. One with a GPS de vice.■

By Jeff Green

At the beginning of the municipal election season, I was worried that it would be a tall order to fulfill the role that we have taken on, at the Frontenac News, to provide a forum for voters to get acquainted, in a basic way, with all of the candidates in our large, under popu lated region.

While we were able to prepare short candidate profiles and hold all candidates meetings in 13 communities, er rors crept in.

In some cases the profiles had errors in them when printed in the paper, and were corrected at fronten acnews.ca, and one or two of the meetings went a bit off the rails. It is my hope that voters will see mistakes by the Frontenac News for what they were, and will not let them hinder the decisions they need to make when voting.

The voting system, which is up and running right now, is seamless and very easy to navigate. I voted this morning, and the hardest part was typing centralfrontenac.isivote. ca into my browser without making any errors. Actually, the toughest part was voting, because in my district there were three candidates for two positions, and I found all three candidates to be committed, intelligent, and trust

worthy - but had to pick only two of them.

I think our communities will be well served by whoever wins election in the four townships that we cover at the Frontenac News.

The candidates are all in it to promote their communi ties and make them work better. Some veteran council members were playing defence at times during the cam paign, because of what they know about how councils operate, and about some of the decisions that have been made over the years, but their experience is valuable and necessary. And, some new candidates might be naive and over-enthusiastic about what can be accomplished by a municipal council, but they will learn quickly enough about the limitations they will face if they get elected, and how decisions made in good faith sometimes lead to un intended outcomes.

Some candidates would be more effective on council than others, to be sure, but that is why we hold elec tions.

I must say, however, that everything about municipal elections is better than federal or provincial elections. The candidates speak for themselves, the questions at all candidates meetings are direct. Candidates sometimes

say surprising things, and sometimes they say they do not have an answer.

Ultimately, I wish all the candidates the best, the win ners and losers alike.

Finally, one specific apology.

Of the 55 candidates I interviewed, one profile never appeared in the newspaper. On October 6, under the pic ture of Susan Irwin of Oso District in Central Frontenac, the text for Dan Meeks (Olden Ward in Central Frontenac) had been pasted in over Susan's, (in addition to it appear ing in his own apot.

We decided to reprint all of the Oso District profiles the next week, but because of space issues we printed them as a flyer inserted in the newspapers that went to readers living in that district, but in Susan's case that meant her profile did not appear in the paper at all, and to make mat ters worse the one that was printed on the flyer contained an error. (The correct version of Susan Irwin’s profile is printed on page 6 of this edition)

Election results will be posted at frontenacnews.ca and on our social media feeds soon after 8pm on October 24, and will be published in our October 27 edition.■

Dave & Amanda Hallett reunited with their dog Brady who had been missing for 40 Days.

farther down Henderson Road. Come discover the charm of the Land O’Lakes in Eastern Ontario.

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0000 VELEY RD, Arden - $249,000

Easy access to this level, 5 acre lot, off of Veley Road gets you to the lake sooner! Over 300+’ of waterfront provides access via Boundary Creek to the deeper waters of Big Gull Lake, and beautiful views up the lake. This very private property will be enjoyed by you and your family for many years. Lot is level, with access to hydro from the road and ready for your build now! Just one hour north of Kingston, two hours west of Ottawa... come to Big Gull Lake for its sunrises and day-long water enjoyment: swimming, fishing and privacy. Big Gull Lake is one of the largest lakes in the “Land O’Lakes” region, Big Gull Lake offers almost 75 miles of shoreline, 18 Kms in length east to west, 2.5 kilometers wide, with a maximum depth over 80’ and a mean depth 12’. Big Gull Lake has an excellent reputation for its scenic beauty and its fishing.

0001 ROAD 506, Cloyne - $250,000

This very private, 5.19 Acre property is prime for a lovely residential home, or location to get away from the crowds!!

Close to many lakes - Skootamatta Lake, Mazinaw Lake, Kashwakamak Lake & Big Gull Lake, and what they offer for boating, swimming, fishing and trail exploring. Minutes to Northbrook or Cloyne to grab all your amenities, 10 minutes to Bon Echo Provincial Park. Only 3 hours from the GTA and less than 2 hours away from Ottawa and Kingston, ideally located on a municipally maintained road. Current owner will be installing an entrance way off of Road 506 to assist with executing your country hideaway dreams! Come discover the charm of the Land O’Lakes in Eastern Ontario, a 4 season wonderland with Canadian Shield landscape and tall pines; stay for the quiet and peaceful experience!

1008A Gordie LN, Ompah - $359,000

Located on the north shore of Canonto Lake, this Off-Grid “Hide Away” includes 3 acres of treed lot with sloping/terraced grade and southeast views of Canonto Lake. The property has a newly built 560 sqft Board and Batten style Cabin includes a kitchen area with live edge counters, a bedroom for privacy, a “family room” to gather and a 16 x12 Loft for an additional guest bedroom. This newly built cabin is wired for solar, or 30 amp generator services, and provides ample opportunity for additional building opportunities and incredible panoramic views of Canonto Lake. While this Lot will not own the waterfront, the Seller will grant access (Right of Way) for exclusive use to Canonto Lake. 45 minutes to Calabogie, 15 Minutes to OMPAH, close by snowmobile/atv trails, hunting, fishing, 10 minutes to the Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area Recreational Hiking Trail, Palmerston Beach & Boat launch and acres of Crown land nearby, this location is prime for the outdoor enthusiast!!!

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0000 KIRK KOVE RD, Arden - $249,000

Welcome to this opportunity in the Land O’Lakes, 5.5 acres within walking distance to Big Gull Lake, where you can build your forever home, off a municipally maintained road and yet enjoy the pleasures of privacy!!! Hydro is at the property line, depending on your preferred build site you can be extremely private or closer to Kirk Kove Road. Access to Big Gull Lake is through public boat launch off of Veley Road or private access from Kirks Kove Cottages, only steps away. The area has many trails, long forest walks or get in your boat to explore Big Gull Lake. Many lakes in our region permit public boat launches so you explore our 5000 lakes in the Land O’Lakes. Amenities very closeby- Sharbot Lake, Northbrook, or Cloyne 1 hour to Belleville, Kingston, 2 hours from Ottawa and only 3 from Toronto. Come discover our charm in the Land O’Lakes, in Eastern Ontario.

0000 STEIGER RD, Arden - $300,000

Welcome to this opportunity in the Land O’Lakes, 15+ acres within walking distance to Big Gull Lake, where you can build your forever home, off a municipally maintained road and yet enjoy the pleasures of privacy!!! Come and enjoy our 4 season wonderland with Canadian shield landscape and tall pines and stay for the quiet and peaceful experience! Hydro is at the property line, depending on your preferred build site you can be extremely private or closer to Steiger Road. Access to Big Gull Lake is through public boat launch off of Veley Road or private access from Kirks Kove Cottages, only steps away. The area has many trails, long forest walks by Kennebec Lake, or get in your boat to explore Big Gull Lake. Many lakes in our region permit public boat launches so you explore our 5000 lakes in the Land O’Lakes, as well. Amenities very closeby- Sharbot Lake, Northbrook, or Cloyne 1 hour to Belleville, Kingston, 2 hours from Ottawa and only 3 from Toronto.

“Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated” wrote Mark Twain.

I am humbled to find myself in the same situation as my favourite author; reports of my retirement have indeed been greatly exaggerated. I have moved on to a new position on the wheel of life, adventure and personal challenge but I am certainly not retired from my career as a real estate Broker.

Chris Winney, Broker 613-743-2773 chris@chriswinney.ca

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Central Frontenac, South Frontenac and Frontenac County have conspired to steal (reallocate) money that was allocat ed for seniors housing in North Frontenac for their own benefit; or to indirectly fund the Frontenac Municipal Services Corpo ration which is a blatant misappropriation of that funding.

What type of loophole can be created to allow North Frontenac to retain the $337,500 allocated to them? There is ob viously a way so what is it? Or do loop holes only apply when monies can be re directed to the formation of the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation.

Central and South Frontenac town ships, like North Frontenac, do not have plans finalized for seniors housing in their municipalities. So why is North Frontenac the only municipality out of the three being forced to forfeit the $337,500 allocated to their municipality.

It is true that North Frontenac was un successful in providing a ‘bricks and mor tar’ solution for their senior citizens up to this point. However, they polled their senior population in 2018 and the seniors want to remain in their homes… ‘existing bricks and mortar’. The $357,500 could assist several senior citizens remain to in their home rather than help a few by buying or building a 5-unit senior citizens’ complex.

Like a divorce, it is often the children that suffer. Now it is the North Fronte nac’s senior citizens being penalized be cause their council voted not to participate

in the Municipal Services Corporation, in my opinion

Please let your conscience guide you when voting for candidates who align themselves with Frontenac County to cause harm to other municipalities for their own gain in the upcoming election on the 24th.

- Kathy Smith (Note – the version of this letter posted at frontenacnews.ca includes links to sup porting documentation about chemicals in drinking water)

Central Frontenac Candidate Meeting

This year I had the opportunity to attend all four 'meet the candidate evenings' in Central Frontenac.

It was very nice to see young new faces join the race. I would like to applaud each of you for putting yourself out there, to try to become a new face in the council chair.

At the District #4 meeting, I asked the question: 'Was the reason behind reduc ing the speed limit on 98% of the roads be cause the Township was looking at reduc ing the maintaince done on these roads'? (not grading or ploughing snow, until X amount of centimeters on the roads)

The chair of the meeting, directed this question to a current councillor;

This councillor felt that the Mayor and CAO would be the best to answer this question. They were at the meeting as ob servers.

The mayor attempted to answer; but was dancing around the question asked.

The last few years, with evening snow storms, the roads have not been main tained early enough for buses to run in this municipality. Now with the speed lim its lowered it will only get worse. I was sure that I had read something different in The Frontenac News. I thought; wonder if good old google on the computer could help; so i asked the question and amaz

Alvin Lake Recieves Rural Frontenac Community Services 47th Honorary Life Membership Award

Honorary life members exemplify a com mitment to our vision of a strong Commu nity. To date Rural Frontenac Community has awarded 47 awards to local residents. This year’s Honourary Life Membership Award goes to Alvin Lake.

23 years ago, Alvin attended a meeting hosted by the Community Support Pro gram. The meeting was held to recruit vol unteer drivers to deliver meals-on-wheels. He was still working shiftwork at the Alcan Plant in Kingston. After the meeting, he signed up as a volunteer driver.

Alvin is a dedicated volunteer driver who has been delivering meals-on-wheels for Rural Frontenac Community services for 23 years. As Alvin delivers meals, he also gets to know the seniors receiving the meals. Alvin may even take some time to have a chat with the clients for a minute or two.

Alvin has been an active member in the community: He canvassed for the Cancer Society for 20 years and after retiring in 2006 volunteered driving cancer patients to appointments for 7 years. When his chil

dren were young and involved in sports, he coached softball and was an area rep in the minor association.

Volunteers like Alvin are the backbone of many rural organizations. Without their commitment to support programs like Meals on Wheels these programs would not exist. This year we celebrate Alvin and his longstanding volunteer work in our community. ■

The Treasure Trunk

Tyme Around Clothing

RD 38, Sharbot Lake 613-547-4711

Mon, Tue,

Fri, Sat: 9am-3pm

$10 bag Days

Day

furniture drop off, please call ahead.

press 2, ask for Janet.

Alvin Lake recieves his Rural Frontenac Community Services life membership from Anne Howes.

COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613)

Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186

Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey 353-6653

Cloyne / Northbrook Stepanie Regent

Denbigh Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224

Godfrey Kelli McRobert Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665

Henderson Jean Brown 336-2516

Inverary Judy Borovskis 353-1768

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula 325-1354

Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck 278-2127

Ompah Linda Rush 479-2570

Marily Seitz 479-2855

Parham-Tichborne ........Colleen Steele 375-6219 Christine Teal 375-6525

Perth Road Peter Bird 353-7303

Plevna Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325

Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848 Verona Debbie Lingen

OMPAH

linda rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570

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

The North Frontenac Fire Fighters have had a very busy Fire Safety Week. Thursday night at the Township office/Fire de partment, there was a cookout, display of fire vehicles, games for kids, Sparky the fire dog, and an actual fire. A fire was started in a sofa. It burned slowly at first, then burst into huge flames. Fire fighters then trained water hoses on the flames and they were extinguished rapidly. It was a graphic demonstration of just how quickly fire can spread.

Starting last Saturday and continuing throughout the month,• fire fighters will be checking some homes for both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Some folks driving on Arcol Road got a free car wash last• windy Sunday as the fire department sprayed water back into the lake (and some blew onto the cars). Water was drawn from the lake by pumpers or portable pumps, into tankers and trans ported into portatanks. Then the pumpers drew water from the portatanks and sprayed it back into the lake. Volunteers and vehicles practiced working together in event of a fire. Thanks to North Frontenac Township for providing the equipment and to all the volunteer fire fighters for their work to keep us safe.

PArHAM-tICHbOrNE

The Lion's Annual Seniors Night is returning on October 26th

at 7pm at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake. Come out and join the fun for a night of music, skits, door prizes and laughter. Hal loween costume is optional. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID situation, there will be NO buses running.

The Harvest Auction is back, just at a different location… Sat• urday, October 29th will be returning to the OSO hall in Sharbot Lake. Remember the fun had at this annual event before COVID? Who knows what you can get for a dollar or two.

Remember to check out the Pop-Up Vendor events this• weekend, October 22 at Sharbot Lake from 10am to 2pm - right beside the Dollar Store - be sure to pop in and see what good

ies will be available! Then on Sunday you can find vendors at Archie's Place in Crow Lake Village - from 10am to 2pm with Halloween activities for the kids!

District #4 Recreation Committee presents Halloween Ac

• tivities on Oct. 29th from 11am to 1pm at the CE Building in Parham. Dress up in your Halloween costume and enjoy some Halloween fun. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Don't forget to VOTE. Make sure your voice is heard. If• you haven't received your voting information yet, please get in touch with the Township office. Good luck to all those running.

P E rt H rOAD

Peter Bird 613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca

first serve.

Drive through flu shot clinic will be held on Tuesday, October• 25th from 10-3pm and Tuesday ,November 8 from 3pm-8pm at 2490 Keeley Road, no appointment needed.

Join us at the Grace Center on Thursday, November 3rd for• a pork roast dinner with dessert and beverages. $10per per son. The meal will be served at noon with live music to follow. Reservations are required. Please call 613-376-6477 ext 303 to book your spot.

VE r ONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

Bellrock Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 22 from

Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall: Tuesday lunches have re

• turned. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sandwiches and desert. Craft Sale Sat, Nov 5: 9am –5pm

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every• Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am 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.

PLEVNA

rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325 rhonda139@gmail.com

Creative Grapes Winemaking and Bottling's 2-year anniver• sary celebration last Saturday went great, even with the rain. Palmerston Lake Marina and Gas has moved back to their• fall hours. They will be open Wednesday to Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday 10-2pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesdays. Be sure and circle your calendars for Friday, Oct 28th, so you• don't miss out on the gigantic $1000 Jackpot Bingo at GREC school in Sharbot Lake! The doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm!!

The Annual Plevna Christmas Craft Sale is coming up Sat• urday, November 5th at the Clar-Mill Hall!! There will be so many beautifully, original, hand-crafted items to see! You will surely mark a few names off of your Christmas shopping list!! Remember to come hungry because the St Kilian’s Church will be serving up a delicious soup and sandwich lunch!!

Does your family love pepperettes as much as mine? If so, you will want to contact somebody at Clarendon Central Public School to place your order!! Orders are due in by Thursday, October 27th and they should be ready for pickup by Thursday, November 3rd! Just in time for deer season!! You won't want to miss out because these are some of the most delicious pep perettes I have ever eaten in my life!!

Municipal voting has begun! The voting period runs from last• Saturday, October 15 to this Monday, October 24. If you have any questions or didn't receive your voters card, you can con tact the Township office at 613 479-2231.

Sy DENHAM

Karen Brawley

613-376-9848

Halloween is coming and our local ghouls and goblins will• be lining the streets in the village. Operation candy mountain top up is in full swing. Stop by Memory Lane Flowers to donate your treats should you choose, to help make Halloween awe some for our local kids and area kids. Stay tuned for pickup time if you need a top up on your candy - as always, first come

• 1pm to 4pm at the Bellrock Community Hall. Free admission. There will be lots to do: face painting, live music, crafts, bake sale, story time and more. Live music will be provided by lo cal singer/songwriter Mellow Lily and the flute duo Toute En semble.

The second annual Arts and Crafts Christmas in the Sawmill will be held Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 4pm. Location 6037 Verona St.

Style Revival will be open Saturday, October 29 from 10am

• to 1pm. It will also be open, as usual, Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. R

The Twisted Knitters Group holds its meetings every second• and fourth Wednesday in the Trinity United Church upper hall from 10am to 12pm. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to attend. A small donation will be accepted to cover operational costs.

Open Mic is held on Sundays, biweekly, in Godfrey from• 1pm to 5pm at the Glendower Hall. Country, Gospel and Blue grass played. Next session is October 23.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

The Arden Seniors Baseball team ended their 2022 season

• with a gathering at a local eatery. Coach Brown suggested that maybe next year we should meet Wednesday evenings at a restaurant, because this was the first time this year he’d seen his team all together, at one time.

The Kennebec Rec. Committee is excited to bring back their• Annual Children’s Party and the Community Shell out to Arden. The party will take place at the Hall Saturday, October 29, 10am to 1pm. There will be crafts, games, a costume parade, a hot dog lunch and giveaways. If you have a child or grandchild, you are welcome to attend. Another annual event that is com ing back is the Community Shell Out. Parents can bring their ghosts and goblins to the parking lot at the community centre for a safe area for the kids to collect their goodies. We will be meeting any time after 5:30 in the parking lot. Join in the fun!!

Please keep Wednesday, October 26 open because the• Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will be hosting their Se niors Night at Oso Hall from 7pm to 9pm. There will be music, skits. Prizes, a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. Everyone is wel come to this free event.

Coffee and conversation continues Thursday mornings at• 10am in the social room of the Arden United Church. Begin ning Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm there will be a Bible Study at the Church. The UCW and Stewarts of the Mountain

Grove United Church wish to thank everyone who purchased apple pies for the fundraiser.

Congratulations are extended to Julia Hale, daughter of• Sarah Hale, in Arden. Julia graduated from Queen’s School of Graduate Studies, with a Masters of Education. Proud mom Sarah attended the ceremonies at Grant Hall, in Kingston.

bAtt E r SEA /StO rr ING tON

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

Battersea’s watering hole, the Creekside Bar & Grill, is cur

rently closed for dining due to renovations. They are still offer ing takeout; the work is expected to be completed in December. Call 613-353-1120 for takeout hours and to place your order.

The Frontenac 4-H Prok BBQ & Awards Night is this Satur

• day, October 22nd at the Storrington Lions Club in Sunbury. The dinner is from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, awards to follow the din ner. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids, young’uns 6 and under are free. For more information and for tickets, contact Ruth at 613-353-2341.

The Storrington Lions Club is requesting warm socks for do nations at the next Community Food Drive happening October 28th from 1pm – 5pm at the Lions Club in Sunbury. If you or someone you know is living with food insecurity, please reach out to the Battersea United Church and get connected with the food bank – 613-353-6609.

Enjoy live music by Chris Murphy with special guest Jess• Wedden at 7pm on Oct. 30 at Inverary United Church.

Indoor Pickleball is back at the Storrington Lions Club. Call• 613-353-6920 to reserve your court today!

Why does a chicken coop only have two doors? Because if it

had four, it would be a chicken sedan.

CLOyNE - N O rt H br OO k

Stephanie regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The Land O’Lakes Lions Club will be hosting a Halloween

Dance on Friday October 28th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15, available in advance or at the door. Come and have a ghostly good time.

The Lions Club will be doing their annual Hunter’s Toll Road

Thursday November 3rd - 6th. Please be generous as it sup ports our Community.

The LOL Lions will be having a “Dine in or Take out” Ham

dinner on November 12th. This is in support of Diabetes. The cost is $20 and you will need to reserve your dinner by Novem ber 8th by calling Lynn at 613-336-9426 or emailing eventlion scluboflandolakes@gmail.com.

DENbIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch

613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

Thank you to Lakelands Family Health Team for making it possible for the general public to get a drive through Flu shot on Friday October 14 in Denbigh.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a Hal• loween party at the Denbigh Rink Building on Saturday October 29th, 2022 from 11am until 1pm with a free lunch and treats for everyone. There will be games, pumpkin carving, Halloween BINGO and a craft. The Halloween party is a fun event for the children to look forward to. We hope to see you there.

The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open Tuesday,• October 25 @ 10:30am. Please call 613-333-2224 if you are in need.

GODFrEy

Kelli Mcrobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

.South Frontenac Fire & Rescue is holding their recruitment• drive that will close on December 1st at 4pm. Resumes to be submitted to firechief@southfrontenac.net.

The Sydenham Medical Clinic & Queen's University nursing• students are offering drive through flu shots on Tuesday Octo ber 25th 10-3 and again on Tuesday November 8th 3-8pm. Will be held at the SF Public Services Department at 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham, ON. Bring a valid Ontario Health Card, wear a short sleeve shirt and remain in your vehicle. See their Face book page for more details.

The Verona Lions Hall is offering indoor court rental for pick• leball this year. Call 613-374-2821 for more details.

Friday, October 28th at 7pm, the GREC Fall Bingo will take• place at the Granite Ridge Education Centre Elementary School, located on Hwy 38 in Sharbot Lake. A fun night of Bingo, Jackpot, 50/50 in support of the GREC Parent Council. See Facebook for details.

H A rr OWSMI t H

Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

The Fall display has been set up in the Parkette in• Harrowsmith. If anyone wants to add a pumpkin, please go ahead.

Rebekah’s pie sale - apple, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry,• pumpkin, raspberry, cherry. To order call 613-876-1330. The last date to order is Sunday, December 4 with a pick up date of Sunday, December 11 between 9am and 11am at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $15 each.

Saturday, November 12 is the Roberta Struthers Memorial• Craft & Bake Sale between 9am - 2pm at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. Lunch will be available. To rent a table please call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, November 19, 2022 will be the Harrowsmith Free• Methodist Church Annual Craft Fair from 9am to 2:30pm, at 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Call 613-372-1238 for more informa tion. Admission is free.

Sunday, November 20, there will be a Chinese dinner and• silent auction at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Almost Home “Kimmy fund”. Doors open at 4pm and dinner is at 5pm fol lowed by the auction. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They can be bought at the Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith CENTEX gas station, Leonard's/VP gas station in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. Cost is $20. For more information, call 613-372-2410.

HENDErSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

My word, the coloured leaves are spectacular these days• and were so appreciated by the visiting family of the late Bev erly Veley, spouse of the late Allan Veley who congregated for a post-Covid burial of ashes at the Henderson United Church, cemetery and hall.

The three area United Churches have postponed their Bible• Study till Wed. Nov. 9 @ 7 at the Arden worship site and all are welcome. Led by student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander the event is open to anyone of any church, denomination, state of belief or

2022 Community Builder award Call for Nominations

The Township of Addington Highlands Council and AHEAD Committee (Addington Highlands Economic Advisors for Development) are pleased to announce that nominations are open for the annual Community Builder award.

Categories of Awards:

Business Leader Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Art / Cultural and Heritage

Emerging Youth Leader

Anyone can nominate a deserving person in a category. Nominations must be returned to the Township Office to the attention of the Deputy Clerk.

Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4:30 pm, November 1st, 2022.

Nominations must be submitted in writing.

unbelief so please contact the church at 613-335-2474 or by email at minister@ardenpastoralcharge.ca

A spry 80 plus year old woman from our Henderson area• is seeking to pay for room/board/ accommodation for January, February, March. Please contact “yours truly” if you can help.. Great to see our own Rebecca Kelsey home from Estavan• Saskatchewan for a week

INVErAry

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Pickle Ball Storrington Lions Hall is ready for action! Re• serve your court at 613-353-6920.

Frontenac 4-H Pork BBQ & Awards Night Fundraiser! Join• us on Saturday October 22nd at the Storrington Lion's Club. Dinner 5:30 – 7:30pm. Adults $15 Children $5 6 & under free. Dinner is followed by the Awards Program. For tickets call Ruth at 613-353-2341. Thank you for supporting Frontenac 4-H! Church Service on October 23 will be a Joint Service of• Battersea and Inverary United Churches at Battersea United Church at 9:15am.

Drive-In Flu Shot Tuesday, October 25th 10am to 3pm and• Tuesday, November 8th from 3pm to 8pm at 2490 Keeley Road. Bring your Health Card and wear short sleeves. No appointment necessary. Info: 613-376-3327.

Warm Socks! If you can provide some warm socks – all siz• es needed – please drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall during the Food Drive on October 28th.

Food Bank Drive on Friday October 28th! Items can be• dropped off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1 – 5pm. Craft & Bake Sale plus a Penny Auction by the Perth Road Crafters on Saturday October 29th from 9am to 2pm at 5612 Perth Road Cr.

Chris Murphy in Concert with special guest Jess Wedden on• October 30th at 7pm at Inverary United Church.

Roast Pork Noon Hour Dinner! at the Grace Centre on No• vember 3rd. Cost is $10 per person. Live music to follow din ner. Reserve at: 613-376-6477 ext 303.

Christmas Vendor Market Saturday November 12th from• 10am to 3pm at Inverary United Church. A real treat with a wide assortment of talent on display! See you there!

Pilates Classes on Mondays 6:15pm and Yoga Classes on• Wednesdays at 6pm. at Inverary United Church Hall.

Tickets Available! Win one of 7 Prizes! Prize #1 Christmas• Tree of Gift Cards worth $1000, Prize #2 Three Piece Luggage Set, Prizes #3 #4 #5 #6 each a $100 Visa Gift Card and Prize #7 a beautiful wooden Bird House. Tickets $5. Tickets available from all members of Inverary Youth Activities. Call or text Judy for tickets at 613-545-5017. Thank you to Larmons/Boulton Septic Service for their donation to our Light Campaign.

Sydenham Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic

Hosted by Sydenham Medical Clinic

clinic 1 Tuesday October 25 10:00AM - 3:00PM

clinic 2 Tuesday november 8 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Located at the South Frontenac Public Services Department 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, Ontario

Please bring your health card, remain in you vehicle and wear a short sleeve shirt so you can drive through and fight the flu! Masks are strongly encouraged

Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100 www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

7 Ways cigarette Smoking impacts Bone & Muscle

A 2013 study outlined some of the primary risks and outcomes linking cigarette smoking with spine, muscle, and nervous system disorders. Here are seven of the most prominent ways that smoking can negatively impact your musculoskeletal health:

Increased risk of fractures: When you smoke, your bones lose mineral content. This makes them more fragile and can lead to more fractures.

Increased risk of osteoporosis: Smoking has been directly linked to bone loss, which increases your risk of osteoporosis over the course of your lifetime.

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• Ability to work within a team or independently Email resume to info@jonescbs.ca For more info call the office at 613-268-2135

For a Nomination form, please see the link on the Township website under the Notices button.

Nomination forms can be printed from the Township website www.addingtonhighlands.ca or obtained from the Township of Addington Highlands: 613-336-2286 or email: deputyclerkplanning@addingtonhighlands.ca

A description of the Award Categories and a list of previous Recipients is also available on the Township website.

Dated September 23, 2022

For more information, please contact: Patricia Gray Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary Twp. of Addington Highlands PO Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton ON K0H 1P0

Weakening of body’s collagen: Nicotine is toxic for the body. One effect of this toxicity is that it breaks down the collagen in the skin and body’s connective tissues (including muscles, bones, blood vessels, the digestive system, and tendons) faster than what would occur naturally over time.

The body heals slower: When your collagen is weaker, it’s more difficult for the body to regenerate those tissues. This leads to delayed healing time for your wounds, fractures, and tendon damage. This becomes a huge risk factor when it comes to recovering from surgery.

It damages your blood vessels: Smoking decreases the supply of blood and oxygen to the body, which causes damage to your blood vessels, putting a greater strain on your cardiovascular system. This also puts an enormous strain on the body when exercising.

Decreased muscle mass and strength: Smoking makes it difficult for your muscles to metabolize the energy produced during a workout or any type of physical effort, which delays your body’s recovery time and its ability to regenerate and grow stronger with conditioning.

Increase in muscle pain: When the body can’t repair itself as readily, muscle inflammation increases, and you’re more likely to be fatigued and sore. The study cited persistent shoulder pain and tendonitis as a symptom of smoking, which is a risk factor for rotator cuff tears.

North Frontenac Wants Full $337,500 From County For Seniors Housing

By Craig Bakay

First, a bit of background.

In 2013, $337,500 was tentatively allocated to each of the four Townships in Frontenac County to be used for seniors housing. To date, only Frontenac Islands has followed through on such a plan. Central Frontenac has a tentative plan in place, but much of that hinges on the formation and operation of a Municipal Services Corporation. The corporation would make it more fi nancially viable to create specialized water and septic services, to facilitate proposals of up to 100 units as opposed to five units.

North Frontenac has opted out of the formation of a Municipal Services Corporation.

When the County first offered the grants, it was stipulated that they would be forthcoming for bricksand-mortar (ie buildings) only. North Frontenac Coun cil had requested to use the money for aging-at-home programs.

When that request was rejected, North Frontenac went to considerable effort to build something, even putting out a request for proposals to build and operate a modest senior’s residence in Northbrook or Plevna. While there were some inquiries, no proposals were received.

Given this reality, Council held a special meeting on meeting Oct. 6 to discuss a notion of motion from Coun cillor Fred Fowler’s regarding the potential acquisition of the former Palmerston Motel property in Ompah for seniors housing.

North Frontenac Council not only decided against the Ompah property but also passed a resolution to re quest $100,000 of the seniors housing money from the County, suggesting the additional $237,500 left over be provided towards other seniors housing projects within the other three Townships, and not be used to subsi dize the Municipal Services Corporation for Communal Services.

Between October 6, and the regularly scheduled North Frontenac Council meeting on November 14, council’s position changed. Giving back the $237,500 was no longer a supportable position.

So what changed between the Oct. 6 & 14 meetings?

For one, there was a rather raucous all-candidates meeting in Ompah Oct. 13 where a capacity crowd (at least 70 people) let their feelings be known.

“It was pretty clear that the residents wanted (to re quest the full $337,500 from Frontenac County),” said Mayor Ron Higgins.

“I sent a report to the County and Gerry (Martin, North’s second County Council member) and I will make the case at the next County Council meeting (Oct. 19).”

“Some people think it’s the staff making the decisions but it isn’t — it’s the politicians,” said Coun. John Inglis. “And the way to get through to politicians is persuasion and lobbying.”

“I think the piece in the Frontenac News had a lot to do with interest in that meeting,” said Coun. Wayne Good.

Council passed a motion to request the full $337,500 from the County.

doctor Shortage

“We desperately need a new doctor at the Northbrook Clinic,” Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin said, during the Council portfolios section of the meeting. “We’re (North Frontenac) putting in $20,000 to help recruit one as is Addington Highlands.

“There’s a waiting list of 700 people waiting to be come regular patients.”

Martin said each of the three doctors has a patient list of more than 1,000 (1,200 is the recommended pro vincial maximum per doctor).

“And two of them want to retire.”

Martin said the clinic is looking at potentially hiring a couple more nurse practitioners to help pick up the slack.

“I don’t understand why it’s taking so long to certi fy foreign doctors,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. “This wouldn’t be a problem if they’d just smarten up.”

“It’s Ontario Medical Association turf protection,” said Martin.

Quackenbush road residents seek maintenance

A request for maintenance on Quackenbush Road led to a discussion of how the Township might ap proach such requests in the future.

“It’s only 2.5 kilometres being requested but it would still require a pretty significant investment,” said Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule.

“A lot of people are complaining about roads,” said Coun. Wayne Good. “Our tax base can’t afford to tack on any more roads.”

“I think we’re going to have to look at this with the next Council,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “With improved wifi, a lot more people are moving in.”■

Central Frontenac, Oso Ward

for council is when she learned of “the decision-making process around Mathew Street. I followed that issue in the newspaper and at council and have read every thing I could about it, and still don’t understand what happened. The process that was followed to come to a decision about traffic direction appears to have been made without adequate notice of the proposed change or oppor tunity for public consultation and that is my real concern.”

Susan Irwin came to the Sharbot Lake area in the late 1980’s from London, when her husband Jim was hired as the lead lawyer for the Legal Ser vices program that eventually became Rural Legal Services, Until that time, she had been working as a lawyer in private practice in London. The Irwin’s raised three children at their home near Sharbot Lake, and Susan ended up working for Rural Legal Services, becoming its lead lawyer and executive di rector. Rural Legal Services was eventually merged into the Legal Clinic, based in Perth. Susan continued to provide free legal services out of Sharbot Lake un til she retired earlier this year.

She is currently chair of the Board of directors at Rural Frontenac Community Services, and is a board member with the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team.

“I see this an opportunity to make use of my skills, and knowledge about health and social services, as another way to potentially benefit the commu nity,” she said.

She also said that one of the reasons why she decided to run

She is also concerned about the perception that Sharbot Lake is where all of the township’s ef forts are centred.

As a council, we have to make decisions for the well being of the township. And I believe council is divided at the moment. We have to look at ways that would guide us in making decision that reflect the entire township.

As a lawyer working with cli ents dealing with financial strug gles at The Legal Clinic, she is keenly aware that there are fami lies in the township facing money issues at all times, and even more so at this time, so she said she is “aware that there is little or no appetite in the community for large tax increases. The chal lenge for this community comes from our small tax base, our debt load, and today’s economy. It will not be an easy budget next year.”

She said that if she is elected, she will devote her time to learn ing as much as she can about municipal politics, and will be prepared to act as a liaison be tween the municipal world, pri mary care, and community ser vices in a time of change in all three areas of public life.

Susan irwin

Small Business WeektM october 17-21, 2022

BDC’s Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship in Canada. The contributions of small business in Canada are immeasurable, making up 70% of all jobs in Canada and 30% of GDP. Simply put, the country could not maintain its standard of living without small businesses.

PAIN & STRESS RELIEF!

Why use Massage Therapy?

• Decrease pain & inflammation

• Reduce stress & tension

• Improve range of motion and mobility

Arden Batik

Sarah Hale first discovered the art of batik when teaching in Japan in 1967. the batik medium is a wax resist process; the designs are created with alternate applications of hot wax and dye. some years later, after moving to the village of arden, sarah took a work shop in making batik, and found the process uniquely suited to capturing the colours and textures of central frontenac. over the years, her local scenes have found homes around the world, but most often in the houses of people who also live, work, or cottage in this area and love the beauty of the canadian shield landscape. Besides framed artwork, sarah makes original and reproduction cards, and the ever-popular name cards. Her shop also carries a selection of gifts from around the world.

the arden Batik shop is open by chance or appointment year-round. you are welcome to arrange for a visit (and often to watch the artist at work). Holiday cards are now available, and custom name cards can be ordered at any time.

contact sarah Hale at 613-335-2073, slhale@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/ardenbatik, or through www.ardenbatik.com.

Massage Therapy and Wellness

Back to Health is proud to have served the community with quality health care for the past 8 years!

the owner, allison, has been a registered Massage therapist for 21 years and enjoys helping people with acute and chronic pain issues, stress, anxiety and overall wellness.

Back to Health has 3 rMt’s to assist you with your specific health care goals. Whether you need help with headaches, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, muscle spasms/cramps, jaw pain, tinnitus, asthma, digestive problems, BacK to HeaLtH is here to help!

• Increase circulation

• Boost immune function

Now Offering:

• Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage

• Therapeutic Ultrasound

• Cold Laser Therapy

• Athletic Taping

• Pregnancy and Infant Massage

• Trigger Point Therapy

• Post-Operative Treatments

coMiNG sooN - New LocatioN in iNverary 2023! call now for a free 15 min. consultation! 613-353-1109 • backtohealthteam@outlook.com

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Cardinal Café & Shop

Cardinal Café team would like to thank all of our regular and new customers for your continued support throughout the seasons.

are committed to providing Sharbot Lake and the surrounding area with top quality cof fee, baked goods and meals. When you come to visit us you will find comfort through our food and the community, something that new owners Christine & Greg Butler are passionate about. Please stay up-to-date with seasonal hours by following us on Facebook (Cardinal Café + Shop)

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Creative Grapes

Winemaking in Plevna just celebrated 2 years in business.

With winemaking an easy, fun and inexpensive activity it has really taken off. Our customers are fantastic and with the addition of weddings and small local businesses we have grown. Thank you to all who support this local business.

Book your wine experience today!

(613) 479-0505 7325 Road 506, Unit 2 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 jennifer@creativegrapes.ca www.creativegrapes.ca

tammy watson began operating trillium and Maple woods Handywoman services in January 2020. she quickly became known as the Handywoman in North frontenac and has a great mixture of repeat and new clients alike. She provides dependable Home & Cottage property checks, 4-season services, yard & Garden Care and Repair & Maintenance services. tammy promises to return your call and she does.

recently tammy has re-branded her business name to canadian Handywoman. while continuing to provide all her handywoman services, she also helps women learn to be their own handywoman, to be confident, resourceful, and independent. through workshops, courses and mentoring opportunities, tammy will help women

identify what tool they may need, how that tool works and help them develop the confidence to use that tool to complete their own home maintenance tasks, repairs and improvements.

to learn more about all the services Canadian Handywoman has to offer, contact tammy today.

info@canadianhandywoman.com Phone or text 905-404-5056

https://canadianhandywoman.com

at the cookery in inverary owner christine Lavallee has created a space that celebrates everything local. the menu, inspired by ingredients from local farmers and producers, showcases fresh, seasonal food prepared by a passionate team that creates new and delicious food daily. christine has assembled a skilled, attention to detail and passionate team that prides itself on understanding the importance of local and seasonal ingre dients. the community has embraced the cookery appreciating the options of healthy meals for busy families and fresh baked goods made with as many local ingredients as possible. the space is filled with not only great food but gift ideas, fresh flowers and if you’re there early enough the warm embrace of fresh

ly baked cinnamon buns and sourdough bread. They also offer carefully curated grocery items providing a convenient place to shop for specialty ingredients, pantry staples and fresh vegetables. the cookery embodies a true sense of com munity as evidenced by the carefully cu rated space. there is also an ice cream window in the warmer months serving central smith ice cream from the peter borough area. By strengthening connec tions with both customers and farmers

The Cookery has flourished over the past couple of years and continues to build its brand. stop in and check out the cook ery, you wont be disappointed, and learn to slow down and truly enjoy what local tastes like.

The Cookery

lavalleescookery lavallees_cookery 3810 Perth Rd, Inverary • 613-653-3333

Insect Control

Ants, Spiders, Bees, Hornets, Fleas, Cluster Flies, Earwigs, BedBugs, Cockroaches, Millipedes, & More

Duerst Hand Forged Metalwork. provides fabricated and hand forged metalwork for interior and exte rior applications. Stefan and his team can accommodate everything from small projects like brackets to large railing installations.

Having worked together with interior and landscape designers, architects and clients directly for almost 30 years, Stefan guarantees a flawless and easy

process including design, fabrication, surface treatment and installation.

Scope of projects: brackets/ furni ture/ curtain rods/ railings/ interior de cor/ landscape accents/ garden orna ments/ fire place tools/ balconies/ gates/ fencing/ etc.

Contact us for a free consultation and estimate at 613.329.8096 or duerst@gmail.com. www.duersthfm.com

equipment

Hartington equipment is proud to be family owned and operated since 1958. we have two locations, our main store on Highway 38 in Hartington ontario and our second location on Highway 43 in perth. whether your business is construction, farm ing, Landscaping or you are a Homeowner, our qualified staff are and eager to serve you! We carry a complete line-up of equipment and imple ments, with our main lines being doosan, farm Fleet, and KUBOTA (Tractors & Construction). we also stock a large selection of pre-owned in ventory at both of our locations and we have the perfect fit for all of your projects.

We offer PICK-UP & DELIVERY as well as mobile on-site repairs when required. our highly qualified technicians provide exceptional service; we service what we sell! our experienced sales departments in both, perth and Hartington are eager to share their expertise and enthusiasm with you and we’ll do everything we can to ensure your complete satisfaction today and in the years to come. support local business!

5474 Hwy 38, Hartington 613-372-2744 6253 Hwy 43 , Perth 613-264-0485 www.hartingtonequipment.com

T.R. MacMunn & Sons is a sign manufacturer, located in Mountain Grove. Now in their 26th year of operation, they design & produce carved & sandblasted dimensional signs. while most of their work comes from within the frontenac News coverage area, an informal partnership

offer printed signs & vehicle graphics. This “partnership” with

Lake Huron’s north shore. Please visit

when the pandemic hit, i was forced to close my Toronto office for 3 months and transition to an online business model. it proved to be very challenging. My partner sylvie Manaigre and i decided to turn this challenge into an opportunity. July 2021, we transitioned to rural living in our little log cabin in cloyne. our goal is to contribute health and wellness to our community while connecting people through self-improve ment and nature. sylvie launched the “North of 7 run club” in May and we hosted the “North of 7 challenge” on september 10th. as well, i opened my chiropractic door in January of this year.

Move Better Health & Performance includes my chiropractic services at the

Bat Control

Humane Bat Removal

Permanent bat proofing

Decontamination

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Lions Hall in North brook. My specialty is diagnosing and treating issues/pain involving muscles, joints, and nerves – anything related to movement. treat ments include soft tissue therapy, ad justments, mobiliza tions, and sometimes acupuncture. i place a heavy emphasis on strength and mobility training to improve function and physical resilience. i also work as an international speaker, educating other health professionals about the same techniques i use. for more info or to make an appointment, visit www.movebetterhp.com email mitch@movebetterhp.com or phone 419-904-9150

Inverary Pharmasave is a full fledged Pharmacy, offering more than just traditional Pharmacy services. we are a one stop shop for your health! we accept all major insurance plans, offer blister packs, one-on-one medication consultations, medication delivery as well as prescriptions.

We are currently offering COVID vaccines and will start offering FLU vaccines soon!

If you...

Take more than one medication.

• Make multiple trips to the pharmacy to pick up your refills.

• Sometimes forget to call in your refills.

• Occasionally run out of medication between refills. if any of the above apply, speak with us about our Medalign program. our pharmacist can help coordinate a convenient schedule to refill your medications on the same day!

We also offer DNA tests, which can help identify which medications are likely to be most suited to

an individual, a comprehensive smoking cessation program, opioid dependence treatments (Methadone/ suboxone), vaccinations, naloxone training, diabetic management program and much more!

we sell diabetic supplies, ostomy supplies, mobility aids, home health care supplies, walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Ask any of our friendly staff and we will be happy to order aNytHiNG you need!

1B-3810 perth rd., inverary, oN 613-653-6337 inverarypharmasave@gmail.com www.pharmasave.com

Pharmacist Leonard Chan & staff

Dr. Mitch Broser DC, BHK(hons), CSCS

solace pest solutions is a full service pest control provider built with an All-Star staff who are all proud to live in frontenac county and provide pest solutions for residential, cottage, and business neighbours.

rodeNts - wiLdLife - Bats - iNsects owners Belle wighton and travis Monnier recognize that it’s their team’s focus on the basics that has helped solace pest solutions become the fastest growing pest service com pany in the area. we invite you to experience old fashioned customer focus with modern customer conveniences for safe, effective pest solutions at an honest, affordable price. relax, we’ve got this! www.Solacepest.ca • info@solacepest.ca • 613-777-8484

since opening in January of 2020, (yup! Just 7 weeks before covid) the country cafe has become the favourite wholesome food destination in syden ham! owner/Manager peggy Hallett and her team work daily to cook up signature sandwiches, protein bowls, homestyle soup, chilis, chowders and stews to keep every appetite happy. the Bakery counter is always loaded. Highlights include daily pie, butter tarts ( including bacon!) brownies, cakes, cheesecakes in a jar, Nanaimo bars… and the now very famous sydenham bars. when it comes to catering, the team can put together interesting assortments of cold foods for your recep tion, meeting or party. they take pride in minimizing packaging and present everything on reusable materials. they also cook up a wide selection of frozen take home dinners. stone-baked thin crust pizza is quick and fresh. if you haven’t visited the country cafe yet, you are missing out on sydenham’s best kept secret… according to the regulars. dining in is a pleasure in the cozy cafe, decorated with art depicting the county, local artisan food products, and features a breezy patio. check out the website for the menu and seasonal Hours. Hillside Plaza in Sydenham 2779 Rutledge RD • 613 376 3205

skycroft campground resort located on opinicon lake has been creating memories since 1958 and growing. it gives the travel ling public and nature lovers from all over the world an opportunity to explore our beautiful region in a very natural setting. see for yourself, come and explore. take a canoe and explore the waters up close and personal. Hike the many trails in the area or visit the local shops and towns. Better yet, rent a boat and travel through the locks and see the many unbelievable sites in the region. Later come back, maybe take a dip in the

lake and then sit back and enjoy a beautiful fire under the stars.

there is nothing more beautiful than listen ing to an excited child in awe when they see a loon, a deer or even an otter. come explore skycroft campground resort, it’s nature at its best. you don’t need to buy or own prop erty to be here. we have everything you need and are eager to share it with you. www.skycroft.com

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Tinker Sister’s Workshop

Lindsay and claire surra, sisters from ompah, have always enjoyed crafting. w hen Lindsay learned about laser engraving from a guest speaker in her sixth grade class she knew that was the next thing she wanted to tinker with. in february 2022 the girls launched tinker sisters’ workshop, a custom la ser engraving business. they specialize in lake maps, custom signs, and holiday decor. the girls are responsible for selecting the products they would like to make, design work, programming the computer controlled laser, tracking inventory, and dealing with customers. their business has been so successful that they were able to increase production by adding a second laser in august. you can learn more about these young entrepreneurs by following them on instagram (tinkersistersworkshop) or facebook (tinker sisters’ workshop).

carry a full line of major appliances ordering direct from the manufacturer to keep costs down and adding better value to the consumer. all appliances come with free delivery and removal of your old unit. (some exceptions apply). shop at home with rona.ca to see thousands of items available to you from your local store by ordering online or calling the store direct for an order.

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Stop In & See Our Large Selection Of Work Wear &

we are canada’s oldest general store - like, really old (we have been around since 1836!), but don’t let that fool you. we specialize in bringing a wide variety of ethically sourced goods that the whole family can enjoy. we sell everything from Gourmet Foods to trending fashions for gals & guys, to kids toys and so much more! People also refer to us as the “stocking stuffer super store” so don’t forget us when you’re doing your christmas shopping.

Check out our website, we’ll be shocked if you don’t find something that tickles your fancy. we are open 6 days a week. closed every tuesday. Go to our online store at trousdalesgeneralstore.com to see new products daily.

Never changing, ever changing... that’s us! 4395 Mill St., Sydenham, ON (613) 376-7622

The Woodland Priestess ~ healing from within ~ tawny is Metis steward of land and resources running a holistic healing and learning center in arden. tawny is a reiki Master, certi fied medical intui tive, life coach and lomi lomi massage practitioner and has over 460 hours of yoga teacher training including children’s training! come join tawny to get curious about the land and it’s medicine, to explore permac ulture gardening principles, to reconnect to the seasons and to remember how to find healing from within.

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Join tawny for classes, workshop, 1-1

servies or group events. come for a massage, request a workshop, join forest school with your children or book a half day spa package and feel yourself reconnecting your mind, body and soul as you relax on her woodland paradise.

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Holiday Hearts – Fundraising For Children's Toys

Three years ago, Miranda Malisani, a To ronto based nutritionist, originally from Ardoch, and Mike McKenzie from Seed to Sausage, began raising money each fall for the Holiday Hearts Campaign.

Holiday Hearts provides gifts for children to augment the Christmas Hamper program that Rural Frontenac Community Services runs.

Holiday Hearts is a two-part effort. First the money is raised, and then the shopping effort to match gifts with kids takes place.

The RFCS Christmas Hamper program, which has been running for decades, cul

minates the week before Christmas when hampers are picked up or delivered.

As part of the campaign this year, Seed to Sausage, Cardinal Café and Kick and Push Brewing Company, will start accepting do nations this week during store hours, as part of a special raffle.

Brad and Cheryl Long are also a part of this campaign.

For those who donate $25 or more, there will be a draw for a prize package, for $50 or more there is a draw for a $400 gift certifi cate to all four businesses, and for $100 or more there is a draw for a curated Christmas

Sharbot Lake Family Health Team Community clinic for Flu Vaccine & Covid Booster

Thursday, November 3

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. By appointment.

To register, visit http://kflaph.net/covid-flu-slfht

Oso Soldiers Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON

Follow directions for parking

Open to all.

Bring a valid Ontario Health card with you.

Face Masks and social distancing are required.

Do not attend this clinic if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.

Stay home if you are sick.

Please wear short, loose sleeves.

For more information, call 613-279-2100 or visit the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team website: sharbotlakefht.com

Party in-a-box, including a chef prepared 8 course dinner.

For details, inquire at the businesses. “The businesses all want to work together

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throughout the fall season to make this hap pen for these kids,” said Malisani.

The raffle will take place on December 9.

Direct donations can also be made to Hol iday Hearts by e-transfer to holidayhearts frontenac@gmail.com.

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Voting: Check your status at elections@southfrontenac.net Contact Township at or 613-376-3027 ext 4452 or call me 613-893-4415, revill4mayor@gmail.com

Notice of Public Meeting

Official Plan Amendment Re: Bills 13 & 109

take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac is proposing to adopt an Official Plan Amendment in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, to make administrative changes to the County Official Plan.

The County of Frontenac’s Planning Advisory Committee will be hosting the statutory public meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The public meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. County staff will provide a brief presentation and the committee will invite comments and questions from the public. Please note that there may be more than one public meeting scheduled, and they will be heard in the order that they appear on the committee’s agenda. The agenda will be available online on the County’s civic web portal in advance of the meeting (https://frontenac.civicweb.net/ portal/).

Public Meeting: Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via electronic participation.

Electronic Participation: The public meeting will be held virtually as a Zoom webinar. Members of the public can participate by registering for the Zoom meeting by computer, tablet, or smartphone or by calling in. To register, please visit the following link: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S3ivBd4pR9Ov0ocK-FaGwQ or contact planning@frontenaccounty.ca. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to make administrative changes to the County’s Official Plan to implement recent changes to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 13, Supporting Businesses and People Act, 2021 and Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. Specifically, the amendment will include policies in the County Official Plan regarding complete planning applications, preapplication consultation for planning applications, and delegated authority for planning approvals.

Lands Affected: The draft Official Plan Amendment is administrative in nature and applies to all properties within the County. Therefore, no key map is provided.

Other Applications: Currently, there are no other County-wide Planning Act applications.

additional information related to the draft Official Plan Amendment is available by contacting County planning staff at planning@frontenaccounty.ca or 613-548-9400, extension 351. The draft of the Official Plan Amendment is also available online at the following link: www.frontenaccounty.ca/en/business/current-planning-applications.

Notice of Adoption: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the County of Frontenac on the proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request to Jannette Amini, County Clerk, County of Frontenac, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0 or jamini@frontenaccounty.ca.

Appeals: If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the County of Frontenac 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 Council of the County of Frontenac before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the County of Frontenac before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, 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.

Notice of Collection – Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Planning Act and will be used to assist in making a decision on these matters. All names, addresses, opinions and comments may be collected and may form part of the minutes which will be available to the public. Questions regarding this collection should be forwarded to Jannette Amini, County Clerk.

dated at the township of Frontenac islands this 20th day of october, 2022.

Jannette Amini, County Clerk County of Frontenac

Timber Run at LOLPS

By Jen Mueleunarr

On October 7, 2022 runners from Granite Ridge, North Addington, Clarendon, and Prince Charles came to Land O’Lakes for a morning of cross-country racing. After a long two year hiatus, it was a perfect day to gather the northern area schools for a run through the woods.

Medals for top 3 and ribbons for 4th and 5th place were awarded to the racers. Congratulations to all of the winners and participants. A big thank you goes out to Shawn Lav ender, Adam Wilson, and Gavin Odha for bringing students from the GREC Forestry program to clear the trail for all of the runners.

It was great to have some former LOLPS students help ing to clear the trail for this year's participants. It took them half a day, but they got all of the trees removed and the trail brushed back. Thank you to the coaches, bus drivers, Sarah, Beth, and staff at Land O’Lakes for making this event happen. Can’t wait for next year!

Grade 1-2 girls: 1st (CPS), 2nd Alivia (LOLPS), 3rd Fayth (LOLPS), 4th Paisley (LOLPS), and 5th Natalie (LOLPS).

Grade 1-2 boys: 1st Jackson (CPS), 2nd Emmit, 3rd (CPS), 4th Ethan (LOLPS), and 5th Wesley (LOLPS)

Grade 3-4 girls: 1st Aniyah (PCPS), 2nd Skylar (LOLPS), 3rd Maggie (NAEC), 4th Lexi (GREC), and 5th MacKenzie (LOLPS)

Grade 3-4 boys: 1st Tyler (LOLPS), 2nd Leif (CPS), 3rd William (PCPS), 4th Brayden (NAEC), and 5th Charlie (LOLPS)

Grade 5-6 girls: 1st Sophia (NAEC), 2nd Harley (LOLPS), 3rd Aurora (GREC), 4th (NAEC), and 5th Taylor (GREC)

Grade 5-6 boys: 1st Kane (PCPS), 2nd Ethan (LOLPS),

3rd Lance (PCPS) 4th Tripp (GREC),and 5th Robbie (PCPS)

Grade 7-8 girls: 1st Izzy (LOLPS), 2nd Amelia (LOLPS), 3rd Michaela (NAEC), 4th Amaya (GREC) and 5th Jessica (NAEC)

Grade 7-8 boys: 1st Leonard (GREC), 2nd Parker (CPS), 3rd Willie (NAEC), 4th Jack (GREC) and 5th Alex (LOLPS)

do you want to volunteer? do you like the library?

The County of Frontenac is seeking a community member to represent the County of Frontenac on the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Board for the 2023-2026 term of Council.

The Library Board provides for the information, education and leisure needs of the citizens of the City of Kingston and the Townships of Frontenac through its five urban and 12 rural branches, establishes policies and appoints the Chief Librarian/CEO.

You must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or landowner (or spouse of) in the County of Frontenac to be eligible to represent the County on the KFPL Board. Visit www.frontenaccounty.ca or the County Office or Township Offices for an application form. Applications are due by November 24th, 2022 and may be submitted by mail or email to: Ms. Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0 Or E-mail to: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca

Be a part of the decisions in your community

Would you like to be part of the decision-making process in your community? Apply to serve on one of the County of Frontenac’s Advisory Committees. Through community dialogue, the County’s Advisory Committees provide County Council and staff with input on a diversity of issues, bringing community issues to the forefront, and providing recommendations to County Council.

Membership on the following committees are open until december 15, 2022

• Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

• Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee

To find out more information about these committees and the issues they address please visit the County of Frontenac website at www.frontenaccounty.ca/ committees.

Get an application at www.frontenaccounty.ca/ committees, or the Township Offices. Applications must be submitted by December 15, 2022, mail, online, or email to:

Ms. Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0

Fax: 613-548-0839

E-mail: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca

Free routine dental care for eligible seniors

Eligibility

Annual net income thresholds are:

$22,200 for singles 65 and older

• $37,100 for couples 65 and older

Apply online at Ontario.ca/SeniorsDental or call us for help to apply at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218.

Happy 90th Birthday Mum/Margot/Nonie Gladys Margaret More Wishing you many more wonderful adventures!!!

October 21st

Love Dinie & Warren and all your clan!!!

OBituary

KIRBY, Carol Patsy Belle (Nee Goodberry)

March 17, 1944 – october 4, 2022 on october 4th 2022, carol patsy Belle Kirby (Goodberry) passed away peacefully. carol was 78 years of age when her struggle with alzheimer’s came to an end.

carol is predeceased by her husband Gary Kirby, her daughter susan Kirby, her grandson Jaime Kirby, her sisters sharon Hogan, Jocie Blaine and Lois Mc Gihon.

carol leaves behind her sister debbie winkie, brother Harry wayne Goodberry, daughters Lucinda feighen and Larissa Kirby, and her son and daughter in law scott and susan Kirby. carol also leaves brothers in law John Blaine, John Hogan, John winkie several grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

carol spent her years as a child in the verona area, lived in Kingston and deseronto. carol was a Mother, a wife, hairdresser, secretary and worked as a mental health nurse at Kingston psychiatric Hospital in her lifetime. carol enjoyed crafting, gardening, sewing, cooking and singing with her sisters in the award winning groups the Good Berry sisters and with the Kingston chapter of sweet adeline’s. carol also shared many good times and made special memories with her family at “the cottage”.

carol’s family would like to thank Helen Henderson for the fabulous care carol received over her last two years living with them.

carol was a spiritual, kind and generous person and as such we request that any memorial gifts in carol’s honour be made to the Kingston food Bank, the Kingston youth shelter and or the alzheimer’s society.

you can also choose to donate a tree in carol’s memory through the tribute store on her obituary. a family celebration of life is to be announced at a later date.

Verna Webber (nee Godfrey) passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Beloved mother of Kevin, Randy and Melissa, whom she lived and died for. Pre-deceased by her parents Donald & Pearl Godfrey. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A private family service & interment has taken place at the Oconto Cemetery. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com 613-375-6254

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South Frontenac Council

by Wilma Kenny

SF township Financial audit

KPMG Accountant Lori Huber’s sum mary of South Frontenac’s financial audit for 2021 was very positive: "You have a strong cash position, and overall, are in a sound financial state.”

The report lists over $96 million in tangi ble assets: roads & bridges, (60%) build ings, machinery and water infrastructure. They consider the amount of roads and bridges appropriate for the large geo graphical area of the township, and found Township buildings to be well maintained, indicating an investment in community higher than that of many municipalities. A further $26 million in reserves provides flexibility to be able to take advantage of opportunities for Government grants, and to cope with unexpected costs.

Second House on one-acre rural lot?

A public meeting was called to obtain public, input on an application to rezone a one-acre lot on Morrison Road in order to permit the construction of a second dwelling unit with a separate sewage sys tem. The Township Official Plan (currently

OBituary

Pearl Robinson (nee Gordon) in her 84th year passed away on Saturday, October 15th 2022 at Providence Care Hospital. Cherished wife of the late John Robinson. She is survived by her children Chris Henderson (Rob), Paul Robinson (Wendy), Jill Overvelde (Paul); grandchildren Amanda Gilchrist (Jordan), Mitchell Henderson (Hayley), Alexandra Overvelde and Bridget Overvelde; great grandchildren Olivia, Gracie, Madalyn and Rhett Gilchrist. Beloved sister of Elda Garrett (late Ralph), Wilma Kearns (late Clair), Ethel Kane (late Don) and Ruth Bedford (late George). Pearl is predeceased by her parents Edward and Florence Gordon, as well as her siblings Ted (late Thelma) Gordon, Roy (late Edith, late Nettie) Gordon and Janet Johnston (late Cliff).

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 22 2022 at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham with from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Funeral Service to follow at 3:00 pm in the chapel. A light luncheon will follow the service at St. Andrews Anglican Church - 1028 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at KGH, Hotel Dieu and Providence Care Hospital for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers please consider making donation to the Central Frontenac Fire Department in memory of Pearl Robinson. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

in the process of being updated) does not provide specific direction on how many dwellings or dwelling units may be per mitted on a property. Bill 108 of the Pro vincial Planning Act permits an additional residential unit on a property with a house on it, in support of the accommodation of affordable housing in local municipalities.

The County of Frontenac Official Plan re quires the Township Official Plan to per mit additional residential units.

Clerk Angela Maddocks read a let ter from a neighbouring property owner in which several objections were raised: the possible negative impact of another septic system in a low-lying area where there are several neighbouring proper ties; concerns that it might become a short-term rental a few years down the road, possible lowering of property val ues, and questions about the height of the proposed structure.

Staff will bring a more detailed report, considering applicable policy and public comments, to a future meeting.

Cemetery Contract amendment

Council agreed to a cemetery contract amendment for sales/administration ser vices, grave excavation and cemetery maintenance to D.G. Younge Concrete Burial Vaults, in order to reflect the ad dition of two new cemeteries to the con tract. The company has “continued to provide a high level of customer service and professionalism.”

review of township recreation Facili ties and Fees Council approved the release of a bud geted $25,000 in order to issue a Request for Proposal for a comprehensive review of South Frontenac’s recreation fee and facility allocation processes.

Wayfinding Signage

Council approved awarding a $71,298 contract for the development a wayfind ing strategy for the Township, including the fabrication of signage, to the Mari time-based company Fathom. This com pany provided the strongest proposal and demonstrated their experience both in the municipal sector within Ontario and also within a rural environment. CAO Fragnito assured Councillor Revill that the contract was being funded by a grant which would also be sufficient to cover creation of “gateway signs” for the Town ship boundaries. She also told Council that they would have the final choice of the design/format of the signs.

Mcdougall’s Farewell

Councillor John McDougall thanked Council for giving him “the wonderful opportunity to return to Council for the past year.” (replacing the late Pat Barr).

“I really enjoyed it, and wish best of luck to those in the election.” He ended on a warning tone: “I’ll be watching you!”

Mayor Vandewal thanked McDougall, saying “You made the fill-in very easy.” ■

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rE-ELECt

HENry HOGG

Reeve Addington Highlands Experience, Honesty, & Integrity

ingly up it popped in the Frontenac News, written July 15/2020 by Craig Ba kay. These were the words quoted from the Public Works Manager: "the driving force behind the change was allowing the township to achieve minimum mainte nance standards. Just that with reduced limits, it means our liability is reduced."

Well Mayor Smith and CAO MacMunn. That’s the correct answer.

It's sad when the leader of the council & CAO gave a prevaricated answer.

At District #2 meeting, a new face running for a council seat, stated that all the roads where speed limits were dropped are not properly posted. This person was educated and worked in that field before retirement. The currant councillor in District #2 stated he would like to see the Pickleball courts and rink completed in Sharbot Lake. I thought the public voted you in to represent District #2 (Olden), and in your opening statement,

you were more concerned about seeing things completed in Sharbot Lake.

At District #3 the current councillor stood up and stated: 'you should rethink your decision to run for council as it takes up a lot of time and family life’. this was directed at the two younger faces that are running for a district #3 council seat.

In my opinion they should be encour aged and not discourage. This same councillor also stated "my wife answers all my e-mails and does my paper work; I am lucky she is a secretary.” WOWERS! Is this not a big breach of confidentiality.”

In District #1 there are some very strong voices competing for a seat.

Well, I may be bit late writing this, but i feel very strongly, that the public that was unable to attend these meetings should be aware of who is representing our mu nicipality. Its time people to see a few new faces at the council table and stop spend ing the tax payers money foolishly.

- Tammy Scott

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HELP WANtED

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Senior Housing

I am a senior in North Frontenac – in North Frontenac, frankly, we are mostly seniors, very attached to our rural lifestyle and to our beautiful landscape, and we want to stay.

Unfortunately for rurally isolated seniors, many on very limited incomes, the options for services and travel are very limited, even moreso than for residents of Central Frontenac or South Frontenac. So we have a disparity between the north and south of the County.

The reality that seniors may ultimately need assisted living must confront the reality that for our residents the declining years, perhaps 10 to 20 of them, would be

made much more safe and enjoyable by investing in needed service supports.

Central and South Frontenac have much larger tax bases than our township and if they want to create a Municipal Services Corporation that should be their initiative and their responsibility. However that is not a ‘bricks and mortar’ project, and not the intent of the $337,500 slated for North Frontenac.

If County Council can divert these funds away from ‘bricks and mortar’, it should consider instead addressing the expressed needs of North Frontenac seniors.

- Janice Arthur

AutOMOtIVE

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LIVE AuCtION

thursday, october 27, 2022

Auction: 5:00 pm | Viewing: 4:00pm

Lanark Civitan Hall, 2144 Pine Grove RD Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

Estate & Consignment Auction

Garage Tools & Related Items, House hold Items, Signs, Selection of Antiques & Collectibles and Much, Much More!! See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates. Jim Beere, auctioneer 613-326-1722

PErSONAL

MaY tHE SaCrEd HEart oF JESUS be adored, glorified, loved and preserved through the world now and for ever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. Say this prayer nine times per day for nine days. By the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude.

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FORM 6

SalE oF laNd BY PUBliC tENdEr Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SalE oF laNd BY PUBliC tENdEr

tHE CorPoratioN oF tHE toWNSHiP oF CENtral FroNtENaC

take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 17, 2022, at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake.

Submitted tender will be opened via Zoom. Please click on the link below https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z9R5CdcARbi-61hjeyBU3g

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 10 39 080 040 23700 0000; Central Frontenac; PIN 36234-0220 (R); Small Island “D” in Sharbot Lake in Lot Number 9, Concession 3 in the Geographic Township of Oso, now in the Township of Central Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac, containing one-half acre more or less. File 19-03

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $284,000

Minimum tender amount: $32,529.90

2. Roll No. 10 39 060 010 09500 0000; Mountain Grove Rd; PIN 36218-0071 (R); PART OF LOT 14, CONCESSION

2, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF OLDEN, NOW TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC, COUNTY OF FRONTENAC, AS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED IN FR145937, BEING ALL OF THE PIN; File 19-20

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $7,300

Minimum tender amount: $8,936.53

3. Roll No. 10 39 080 030 11760 0000, GUIGUE RD; PIN 36232-0290(LT); PT LT 11 CON 4 OSO AS IN FR509610

EXCEPT PT 1 13R8630; S/T FR520497, FR520570, FR520606, FR536169, FR542142; CENTRAL FRONTENA; File 21-01.

This property is subject to numerous Rights of Ways

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $7,800

Minimum tender amount: $4,841.57

4. Roll No. 10 39 010 010 10132 0000; SPRUCE TRAIL; PIN 36770-0032 (LT); UNIT 32, LEVEL 1, FRONTENAC

VACANT LAND CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 70 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST; SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS AS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A AS IN FC127898; TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC; File 21-03

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $40,000

Minimum tender amount: $7,402.64

5. Roll No. 10 39 080 040 18106 0000; ROAD 38; PIN 36232-0253 (LT); PT LT 15 CON 2 OSO PT 6 & 7, 13R10122; CENTRAL FRONTENAC; File 21-05

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $6,300

Minimum tender amount: $5,189.16

6. Roll No. 10 39 040 020 10300 0000; 10983 ROAD 38, PARHAM; PIN 36159-0170 (LT); PT LT 25 CON 3 HINCHINBROOKE PT 1, 13R2648; CENTRAL FRONTENAC; File 21-06

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $99,000 Minimum tender amount: $26,753.64

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed. responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. the assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.ontariotaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer

The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 Ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

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

Friday October 21

HARLOWe - OLD TiMe FiDDLeRS 1-5pm. Harlowe Hall. SHARBOT LAKe - SHARBOT LAKe LeGiOn SuPPeR 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. BBQ Chicken. Cost $15.00. Legion opens at 3 p.m. Supper is at 5:30.

Saturday October 22

inveRARY - FROnTenAc 4-H PORK BBQ 5:30am-7:30pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Tickets: Adults $15, Kids $5 and under 6 years free. Awards will follow dinner at 7:30. Tickets 613-353-2341 veROnA - ARTS AnD cRAFTS cHRiSTMAS in THe SAWMiLL 10am4pm. Verona Saw Mill. BeLLROcK - BeLLROcK FALL FeSTivAL 1-4pm. Bellrock Hall. Free admission. Face painting, Live music, crafts, puppet show, bake sale & more!

HARLOWe - HARLOWe OPen MiKe 1-5pm. Harlowe Hall. veROnA - FROnTenAc cOunTY DucKS unLiMiTeD BAnQueT 5:30pm. Verona Lions Hall. Tickets $35 per person. All ages are welcome! Info FB

Sunday October 23

cROW LAKe - FALL/HOLiDAY venDOR SALe 10am-2pm. Archie’s Place. Lots of vendors, 50/50 draw, canteen & restrooms on site. Info

The Gridiron Girl

by Sandra Sinclair (Coach)

Meet Jayden Ryan, a 13-year-old linebacker on the Sydenham Golden Eagle’s Jr. Football team; AKA ‘The Gridiron Girl’. Jayden is taking pages out of Kalista Andrews’ playbook, who is also the only female player and middle-linebacker for the senior team.

Kalista (featured in a Frontenac News article dated June 15, 2022), is considered a role model in our commu nity for female athletes like Jayden, and together, these girls are ‘holding-the-line’ in this male-dominated contact sport.

According to football demographics (US demographics and statistics, 2020), only 2.5% of players and coaches are female, which highlights the courage and tenacity these players exemplify on the field. Jayden started play ing football in 2017 in the TIMFL (Thousand Islands Mi nor Football League) and is already making a name for herself as a ‘blue chipper’ and Sydenham High School’s ‘Gridiron Girl’. ■

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Monday October 24

ARDen - cOMMuniTY cAFe 10am. Kennebec Hall. Join us for coffee, snacks, and wellness check with Frontenac Paramedics. Free event, 60+. Info and RSVP 613-279-3151

Tuesday October 25

SYDenHAM - DRive in FLu SHOT cLinic 10am-3pm. South Frontenac Public Works Yard. No appointment necessary Please wear short sleeves and remain in your vehicle at all times. You will need to show a valid Ontario health card for all family members getting a shot. For more information, please contact Sydenham Medical Clinic at 613-376-3327.

nORTHBROOK - nORTHBROOK DineRS cLuB 11am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Menu: Pork Roast. $10 RSVP by Oct 18 613-336-8934 x 229

Wednesday October 26

SHARBOT LAKe - AnnuAL SeniOR’S niGHT 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). An evening of music, skits, and door prizes. Light food to be served.Halloween costumes optional. For more info call-613-3756318

SHARBOT LAKe - LiOnS SeniORS’ niGHT 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Come out and join the fun for a night of music, skits, door prizes and laughter. Halloween Costume is optional. Unfortunately due to COVID, no buses running.

Thursday October 27

nORTHBROOK - nORTHBROOK cLOTHinG BOuTiQue 10am-2pm. Northbrook United Church. $1 Day Sale on select clothing.

Friday October 28

SHARBOT LAKe - SHARBOT LAKe LeGiOn SuPPeR 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Pork Roast, Cost $15.00. Legion opens at 3 p.m. Supper

is at 5:30.

SHARBOT LAKe - $1000 JAcKPOT BinGO 6pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. Game begins 7. Bingo cash prizes and a possible $500 prize for the (50/50) & raffle prizes!

nORTHBROOK - HALLOWeen DAnce 7:30pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. $15 - Have a ghostly good time. Tickets in advance or at the door

Saturday October 29

SnOW ROAD STATiOn - SnOW ROAD SnOWMOBiLe cLuB BReAKFAST 8-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. The place to be on a Sat morning!

PeRTH ROAD - PeRTH ROAD cRAFTeRS cRAFT SALe 9am-2pm. Harris Park. Handmade Crafts & Bake Sale, Penny Auction

ARDen - AnnuAL cHiLDRen’S PARTY 10am-1pm. Kennebec Hall. Crafts, games, a costume parade, a hot dog lunch and giveaways

DenBiGH - HALLOWeen PARTY 11am-1pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Free lunch and treats for everyone. There will be games, pumpkin carving, Halloween BINGO and a craft.

McDOnALDS cORneRS - HALLOWe’en AcTiviTY DAY 1-3pm. McDonald’s Corners-Elphin Recreation & Arts (MERA). Halloween activity day filled with fun Halloween activities and games! Costumes optional. Info www.meraschoolhouse.org.

KinGSTOn - cRAFT & BAKe SALe 1-4pm. Glenburnie United Church. All profits towards medical kits for Ukraine. Info gucminister@gmail.com

ARDen - cOMMuniTY SHeLL OuT 5:30pm. Kennebec Hall. Bring your ghosts & goblins for a safe area for the kids to collect their goodies. All welcome to enjoy the fun!

SYDenHAM - ReTRO HALLOWeen 9pm. Sydenham High School. $20 pp, includes entry and light snack. Licensed event, must have a DD and be 19yr. Proceeds to reunion 2023. Info www.shs150.com

Sunday October 30

inveRARY - cHRiS MuRPHY in cOnceRT 7pm. Inverary United Church. With special guest Jess Wedden

Thursday November 3

SYDenHAM - ROAST PORK nOOn HOuR DinneR 12pm. Grace Hall. $10 per person. Live music to follow dinner. RSVP 613-376-6477 ext 303.

Proposal

The commission is dealing with a massive jigsaw puzzle and will not waver much from the target population for rid ings, which is about 116,000 this time around.

But some aspects of these proposals seem to come from an attempt to remain very, very close to the target number.

For example, the very small Township of Greater Mad awaska in Renfrew County, population 2864, is being pulled from the Renfrew County riding and included in the Frontenac Lanark riding.

There are always winners and losers during riding re distribution, and low population communities, such as Frontenac County and rural Kingston, can easily be shuf fled around with little regard to local interests.

If accepted, this new plan would align South Frontenac, and rural Kingston, with the St. Lawrence River Corridor, with which they have little, or no, community of interest.

There are opportunities for written and oral submissions to the riding redistribution commission. The deadline for written submissions is October 29. Groups and individu als, as well as municipal governments, can make submis sions.

Frontenac County will be asking the commission to amend the redistribution map to keep South, Central and North Frontenac in the same riding.

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County Boundaries Breached In New Riding Proposal

By Jeff Green

Every ten years, the federal ridings are adjusted, and they take effect whenever the next federal election is called, and then in the following provincial election.

Frontenac County was part of the Hastings-FrontenacLennox and Addington riding until 2004, Lanark Fronten ac-Lennox and Addington from 2004 -2103, and LanarkFrontenac-Kingston from 2013 until now.

The way the process works is that a commission is formed one year after a census year and using the new census data, they carve up the country. There is a target population for each riding as well as the map of Canada to work with. They are also expected to look at historical connections between communities.

Once the proposals are made, the public is given the opportunity to weigh in, and individuals, groups and local governments have the opportunity to critique the propos als and offer alternatives.

During the last redistribution process in 2012, MP Scott Reid made a presentation to the commission, asking them to change their initial proposal in order to create a riding that included all of Lanark County. His proposal

was, in large part, accepted.

With the creation of the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston rid ing, all of Lanark County and three of the four Frontenac townships were in the same riding, and to fill it out to the population target of the day ($107,000) people, rural Kingston was tacked on.

This left the historical Kingston and the Islands riding in place.. The orphan group were people living in Rural Kingston. While all of their services, community and eco nomic ties are to the City of Kingston, their MP and MPP are based in Lanark County, which has no connection to the City of Kingston at all.

The proposal that is on the table now, would leave La nark County intact, but it would split Frontenac County into two ridings. The northern section, including North and Central Frontenac and Bedford District of South Frontenac, would remain in the new Lanark Frontenac Riding, which would also include Greater Madawaska Township in Renfrew County, and a section of rural Ot tawa.

The balance of South Frontenac (Portland, Storrington and Loughborough Districts) as well rural Kingston would

join with a new Brockville Prescott Riding, The Township of South Frontenac, as well as Frontenac County, are opposing this change.

“Dealing with upper levels of government is difficult enough, but if two different people have to contact two other different people for the county as a whole, and even South Frontenac itself, it doesn't make any sense. It's confusing enough deaqling with them, without go ing, ok, now, who do I call,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal at a special meeting of Frontenac County Council earlier this week.

At Frontenac County Council, Bill MacDonald pointed out that the electoral boundaries commission is supposed to take “historical communities of interest” into account, which keeping Frontenac County in one riding would ac complish.

But, MacDonald also said that whenever a change to the commission proposals are brought forward, the com mission then asks about the cascading effect on all the other ridings.

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There are no polling stations on election day, but we will have a Voter Help Centre with touchscreens set up from October 17-21 at 4432 George Street in Sydenham between 8 am and 4:30 pm. Elections staff will be available to assist voters. You will need to bring your Voter Instruction Letter with your 12-digit PIN to cast your ballot. The Voter Help Centre will be open 8 a.m. to 8 pm on election day, Monday, October 24, 2022. We will post the official results on our website after voting has closed the night of October 24.

Job Opportunities

• Now recruiting: Volunteer (paid on-call) Firefighters: submit your resume to firechief@southfrontenac.net. Clos ing date is December 1, 2022. South Frontenac Fire and Rescue is holding four information sessions. Follow them on Facebook for details or check out the posting on www.southfrontenac.net/careers/.

• Deputy Treasurer (temporary, anticipated 12 months). Closing date is October 21. Submit your resume to hr@southfrontenac.net.

Bids and Tenders

PS-PO2-2022 – Professional Services for Verona Housing Communal Servicing Options Study

The Township of South Frontenac is currently inviting proposals from consultants to prepare a Communal Servicing Op tions Report for the next stages of the Verona Housing Master Plan. Proposal documents must be received by October 27 at 1:00 pm. See southfrontenac.net/tenders for details.

THINGS TO DO

Spooky South Frontenac House Decorating Contest

Just in time for Waste Reduction Week, we’ve launched a new mobile app, South Frontenac Recycles, to make it easy for residents to see their collection schedule and put waste in its place!

Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play, enter your street address, then start receiving updates on your phone of which items you should put out to the curb each week and any changes to collection days due to holidays or weather. The Waste Wizard is an easy search tool that allows you to enter any item and see if it can be reused, recycled, composted or picked up as garbage. If you prefer, you can also sign up for email notifications or phone updates from our website.

October 17-23 is Waste Reduction Week. Download the app today and do your part to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Stay Healthy—Drive-through Flu Clinics

We’re teaming up with the Sydenham Medical Clinic and Queen’s nursing students to host two drive-thru flu clinics this fall. No appointments necessary. Please bring your health card.

• Tuesday, October 25: Drive-in flu shot clinic, 10 am – 3 pm, 2490 Keeley Road

• Tuesday, November 8: Drive-in flu shot clinic, 3–8 pm, 2490 Keeley Road

Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. See Open for Business>Current Planning Applications on our website for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting or in the public review period.

Main Entrance Now Open at 4432 George St.

Our main entrance at our Sydenham municipal office is now open with the construction of our new accessible ramp complete. Please use this main entrance for Reception, our Treasury Department or Clerks Office. If you are visiting our Building or Planning department, you can continue to use the lower-level access door at the back of the building.

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There is only one week left in our Spooky South Frontenac Contest. Decorate your front yard and

• Perth Road Microsurfacing – Line painting continues until the end of the month.

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is Wednesday, October 26. Winners will be announced the following day on October 27. All entries will be promoted on the Township’s website and social media pages and families will be encouraged to take a tour of the community and celebrate the spirit! To enter, go to www. southfrontenac.net/spooky, fill out the entry form and submit up to four photos.

Sydenham Santa Claus Parade Save the date! The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade will be held on November 26 at 11 am.

• Line Painting program – The Township’s line painting program is continuing in October depending on weather condi tions. Contractors will be performing work at all times of the day including evenings and early morning hours 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

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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This weekend started out with a quick trip to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425 in Sharbot Lake where you could enjoy a lovely ham and scalloped potato supper for $15. The Legion is lo cated at 1015D Legion Road in Sharbot Lake.

The next day was a quick trip to the 2nd annual Fall Harvest Vendor show lo cated at Fogarty Hall on Westport Road. The venue was packed with vendors with all types of fares. The bake sale was a popular table where goodies could be purchased and savoured as you roamed amongst the other crafters displays both indoors and out.

There was quite a selection amongst the vendors as you wandered through the colourful and creative wares ranging from soaps (including a live mini goat) to knitted goods to jewellery. Various businesses offered up prizes for the raffle where you could select an item and purchase tickets to win that prize through a random draw. One name per gift was selected, at 1 pm, to announce the lucky winners. This event was sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of the Sacred Heart of Je sus church. This not-for-profit organiza

tion is celebrating it’s 90th year and looks forward to hosting other events in the fu ture in support of their surrounding com munities.

Off then to Battersea in support of the United Church Food Drive where families could enjoy a festive outing with a dona tion of a non-perishable food item or mon etary donation. Kids could try their hand at painting a bus or if they were more in quisitive, they could try to escape the Mon ster Maze. Robert Hogan Bus Lines and Sands Produce (4322 Battersea Road) partnered up to host the family-friendly event. Some families could be seen leav ing with a pick-your-own pumpkin fresh from the patch and children in tow, head ing home after the day’s adventures.

Sunday was a quick jaunt to Harrowsmith to Happy Tales Animal Sanctuary where a fundraising open house and pancake (1000 flipped) breakfast was sold out to capacity. The Sanctuary is a registered local not-for-profit organization founded by Harold and Carla Moore. From 10am until 3pm, visitors could enjoy a pancake breakfast with a coffee (300 served) while finding out more about the sanctuary and the rehabilitation program it offers.

Families strolled about the grounds,

while children played in the bouncy castle, petted a pot belly, or took in nature on a wagon ride. Adults could enjoy the live music while watching the children play in the thick autumn leaves or try their luck at a gift bag raffle.

At the Sanctuary, animals are taken in and cared for with the support of dona tions, fundraising, and volunteers. Some of the residents of the farm, include pot belly pigs, a lamb (Peter) with a prosthet ic leg, alpaca, dogs, and cats. Through

awareness and education, this facility helps bridge the gap between humans and animals to lead a more compassion ate and humane lifestyle.

“Animals, Education, Rehabilitation. Educate, Motivate, Advocate.”

On October 22nd there will be an online auction to continue raising awareness and fundraising for their residents. For more information: www.happytalesanimalsanc tuary.ca, Facebook or call 613-217-2570

Vendor Sale at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Railton.