Vol.22 No.43

Lichty defeats Higgins in North Frontenac

by Jeff Green Gerry Lichty will be the new mayor of North Frontenac. The first-time can didate, who has never sat on municipal council, although he worked in the munici pal sector for part of his career, received 1211 votes, to 871 for Mayor Ron Hig gins. Higgins has been the mayor of North Frontenac since 2014.

In ward elections, newcomer Steph anie Regent received the most votes, 486, in Ward 1 (Barrie) and long-time incumbent Wayne Good was also reelected with 430 votes. Mike Hage fin ished 3rd with 390 votes.

In Ward 2, (Clarendon Miller) new comer Roy Huetl received the most votes in any ward, 530, followed closely by returning incumbent, Gerry Martin, 430, and Vernon Hermer, 364 votes, finished in third place.

Ward 3 (Palmerston) favoured the in cumbents. Fred Fowler was re-elected with 335 votes, as was John Inglis with 283, and Kevin McCann received 181 votes.

The voter turnout was 34% in North Frontenac.

Incumbents thrive in South Frontenac

The idea that two candidates chal lenging an incumbent is good for the incumbent, seems to have played out in the South Frontenac election this time around.

Mayor Ron Vandewal will serve a third time after receiving 3090 votes (47%).

Councillor Alan Revill finished second with 1843 votes (28.5%) , and former Councillor Mark Schjerning received 1501 votes (23%).

In the races for council, there were all new candidates in Bedford District, and Steve Pegrum received the most votes, 622, and will be joined on council by Charlene Godfrey, 497 votes. Adam Turcotte, 371 votes, and Nathan Han nah, 202 votes, were the other candi dates.

In Portland, Ray Leonard (1136) and Doug Morey (700) were both returned to council. Gary McColman (548) fin ished third, and Shane Peters (361) fin ished fourth.

In Loughborough, incumbent Randy Ruttan received the most votes (1225), narrowly ahead of newcomer Scott Trueman (1197) who will replace Ross Sutherland, who did not seek re-elec tion. Mark Segsworth (1092) finished a close third.

In Storrington, incumbent Ron Sleeth was easily returned with 1006 votes. Norm Roberts (650) faced a stiffer challenge, but hung on over Suzanne Quenneville (604). Phil Archambault finished just behind Quenneville with

556 votes, and Mark Erdman finished in fifth place with 251 votes.

The voter turnout was 35.7% in South Frontenac

Reeve Hogg returned in Addington Highlands

Henry Hogg will serve a 7th term as reeve of Addington Highlands. He was re-elected with 980 votes, over Marlene Mclean’s total of 522.

In Ward 1 (Denbigh) Tony Fritsch led all candidates with 464 votes, and Kirby Thompson was returned with 377 votes, only 9 votes more than Royce Rosenb lath’s total of 368

In Ward 2 (Kaladar) Ken Hook is re turning to council 16 years after step ping down as Reeve in 2006, with 563 votes. Helen Yanch was returned with 366 votes. Former Councillor Bill Cox finished 3rd with 289 votes, and incum bent David Miles went down to defeat with 253 votes.

The voter turnout was 33.8 % in Addington Highlands.

Incumbents struggle

in Central Frontenac

Mayor Frances Smith was acclaimed to her third term on council, but she will be greeted by a lot of new faces around the council table, as voters were look ing for change in several of the wards.

In Ward 1, (Kennebec) Lynn Klag es received the most votes, 384, and Cindy Kelsey was re-elected with 357 votes. Incumbent Tom Dewey did not seek re-election. Isaac Hale finished a close 3rd with 311 votes. Logan Mur ray, 161 votes, and Jordan Chatwin, 62 votes, rounded out the voting.

In Ward 2, (Olden) Dan Meeks led the race, with 384 votes, Bill Everett was also elected with 296 votes, and incum bent Victor Heese finished third with 225 votes.

In Ward 3, (Oso) Susan Irwin re ceived 413 votes, Craig Middleton, 400 votes, and were both elected. . Duncan McGregor finished 3rd with 268 votes, and incumbent Bill MacDonald received 239 votes.

In Ward 4 (Hinchinbrooke) incum bent Nicki Gowdy was re-elected with 429. Philip Smith, who was appointed as Olden councillor upon the death of Elwyn Burke last year, received enough votes, 280, to defeat incumbent Brent Cameron, 260 votes, who finished in third place. Bob Brooks finished 4th with 114 votes.

In a plebiscite regarding a proposal to reduce the council from 9 members to 5 members, remaining at 9 was more

popular with 1532 votes, to 983 for a

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Phantom Ballots An Issue Of Concern

by Jeff Green

Peters brought the matter to the at tention of South Frontenac Clerk Angela Maddox.

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by mail to eligible voters, and there is a process to get on the voting

receive a PIN right up until election day at the township office for each munici pality.

list, which is provided to local townships by MPAC (the Municipal Prop erty Assessment Corporation) is not set up to automatically remove names when people leave their place of residence when they grow up.

The Frontenac News has received re ports of ballots arriving for adult children who have moved away years earlier, opening up the system to fraud.

One of the candidates in Portland Dis trict of South Frontenac, Shane Peters, raised the issue in an email to the News.

He laid out the scenario in this way: P“I know of a household that had 4 voter cards mailed to it. 3 of those cards are for people who have not lived at that house hold in over 10 years. 2 of them are reg istered voters in other municipalities and one has not lived in the province of On tario in over 10 years. None of them own property in South Frontenac. The 4th per son also knows the DOB of those other 3 non-eligible voters that got cards. Now I know that this person is not a fraud and using these 3 cards to gain 3 extras votes but if our system is sending cards for peo ple that are over a decade out of eligibility what check and balances are on place?”

Her email response to him indicated that it is the responsibility of the people at the house where the extra ballots are sent to get the names off the list.

“Similar to any other mail, if something comes addressed to an occupant that no longer lives there, the typical practice should be to 'return to sender' and to indi cate 'no longer this address' or 'moved',” she wrote.

Maddox pointed out that the township does not “know when anyone moves un less they tell us, this includes the Voters List.”

She said that “the practice of opening a Voter Instruction Letter and voting with those credentials when they do not belong to you is in violation of the municipal act.”

The News contacted Cathy MacMunn, Chief Administrative Officer of Central Frontenac, and Tara Mieske, the Clerk/ Planning Manager of North Frontenac, and they both indicated that there is no mechanism to remove names from the voting list unless a property is sold.

MacMunn said that residents can bring the extra Voting Instruction Letters to the township office, and fill out a form to have the name removed.

“It's the same situation for all of us,” Mac Munn said, “we use the same system.”

The municipalities also do not know how many of the voters on their list are no longer residents of the township.

“We have no way of knowing how many there are,” said Tara Mieske. ■

Gerry Lichty defeated 2 term incuimbent Ron Higgins for Mayor in North Frontenac.

By Jeff Green

There were distinct dynamics in each of the townships that we covered during the municipal election cam paign this fall.

They were apparent in candidate interviews and particu larly apparent at the all-candidates meetings.

And the election results bore that out.

In general, as with most elections, incumbents did rather well this week. Most voters make a first decision when de ciding how to vote when there is someone on the ballot who is running for re-election: ‘Am I happy with the way the township is running, and with that politician’s performance’.

If there is a yes to those questions, people are likely to want to re-elect, even before looking at the challengers.

In this election, that appears to have been the dynamic in South Frontenac, where every incumbent who was run ning was re-elected. There will be three new members of council, however, because of retirements and the fact that one incumbent councillor, Alan Revill, ran, and lost the race for Mayor.

Although Mayor Ron Vandewal was aided by vote split ting among those who did not support him, the 47% vote share that he received in a three-person race is a pretty strong margin. This suggests that although it could have been a closer race if only 2 people were running, he would still have been re-elected.

In Central Frontenac, there was a lot of upheaval.

In three separate districts, incumbents were replaced by new candidates, suggesting that the electorate is not satisfied with the way the township is progressing. And the two incumbents who were returned, Nickie Gowdy in Hinchinbrook and Cindy Kelsey in Kennebec, shared two things. They both campaigned for change, and they are both women. The gender factor may not be a coincidence, as women made up 25% of the candidates in Central Frontenac (4 out of 16) and every one of those women was elected. The result is there are 4 women out of 8 council lors in Central Frontenac, with the gender balance being tipped to 5-4 by Mayor Frances Smith.

And during the campaign, some of the strongest anti-

status quo candidates who ran were men, suggesting there was more at play in voters minds than just an appetite for change. The skillsets of the women who were running was likely a major factor for voters.

It is always a surprise when a sitting mayor is defeated, and Ron Higgins has been a very active presence in the township and beyond for 8 years. Gerry Lichty ran a strong campaign, and knocked on a lot of doors. And with an ac clamation in 2018, it was never clear how popular Ron Hig gins was with the electorate. It turns out he was not popular enough to withstand Lichty’s challenge.

Even apart from the mayor’s race there was quite a bit of volatility in North Frontenac, where a newcomer, Roy Huetl received the most votes of any council candidate in any ward, and Vernon Hermer, an incumbent, went down to defeat.

In Ward 1, Stephanie Regent, another newcomer, re ceived the most votes, but Wayne Good was also re-elect ed for a 5th term.

In the end, it is hard to see any trends in North Frontenac. Most of the incumbents did very well, but two of them, Vernon Hermer and Ron Higgins, who no one would ever accuse of being allies, went down to defeat, both pretty convincingly. And of the council candidates, the two new members both won their districts outright.

In Addington Highlands, Marlean Mclean was a contro versial candidate for reeve. She openly challenged Reeve Hogg over his age, and questioned how the township re sponds to the needs of its residents. In social media, and at all candidates meetings, she faced unusually vigorous challenges from members of the public, particularly over her decision to run for reeve without ever serving on coun cil. Yet she did pretty well in the vote, not well enough to make it a close race, but 1/3 of the total vote is significant for a protest candidate in a township where changes to the makeup of council are rare. Indeed, while one incumbent was defeated, David Miles in Ward 2, it was by a former reeve, Ken Hook.

The vote differential between Kirby Thompson and Royce Rosenblath, in Ward 1, was even more narrow than it was in 2018, this time 9 votes separated them. I believe it was a 35 vote differential in

2018 so Royce made gains on Kirby, just not enough.

The largest impact of election night could be to Frontenac County Council, where at least 5, and likely 6, of the coun cil positions will be filled by new people. Mayors Smith and Vandewal will be serving their third terms, but both of Frontenac Islands councillors will be new, the second South Frontenac and Central Frontenac councillors will be new, and Gerry Lichty will be new from North Frontenac. Gerry Martin, who is on the current county council from North Frontenac, indicated, before the election, that he was not planning to put his name forward for the second North Frontenac spot, and if he follows through on that, there will be 6 new people on the 8 person council when the inaugu ral Frontenac County meeting is held on November 30.

The turnout was very close to the same in all four town ships, the lowest was 33.3% in Central Frontenac (with no vote for mayor) and the highest was 35.7% in South Frontenac. But given that all four townships have a sig nificant number of seasonal residents, ranging from a 33% in South Frontenac to 80% in North Frontenac, and many seasonal resi dents are disconnected from local politics, it would be interesting to know what percentage of permanent residents take the time to vote in municipal elections. It would not surprise me if the turnout among perma nent residents approaches 50%, which is not low when compared to the rest of the province.

Lynn Klages & Cindy Kelsey will represent Kennebec Ward in Central Frontenac.

Frontenac County Council

by Jeff Green

Aprevious disagreement over how to al locate $337,500 that is sitting in a re serve fund for use as seed money for a se niors’ housing project, in North Frontenac, was deferred to the attention of the next Frontenac County Council, at the final reg ular meeting of council for this term.

North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins pro posed that $100,000, of the total, be made available to cover costs as North Frontenac sets up a program to provide support for seniors to help them remain at home.

“There are services for seniors available, but they do not cover all of the needs. Our township is setting up a program, and we want to use that $100,000 to help us build up a reserve to make that program sustain able for the long term,” Higgins said.

Higgins proposed that the rest of the fund, $237,500, could remain where it is, to be used to add to monies available for seniors housing projects elsewhere in Frontenac County.

Each township had access to the same amount when the reserve was set up in 2014. Of the four townships, only one, Frontenac Islands, has claimed the money. A five-unit geared to income building was built in Marysville, on Wolfe Island. The housing project was built by a private de veloper.

North Frontenac has been unable to at tract a developer to build a similar project in North Frontenac, and a survey of North Frontenac seniors indicated they were more interested in services that would en able them to remain in their own homes, than a housing project.

Warden Dennis Doyle (Mayor of Frontenac Islands) said that he was on council when the reserve was set up.

“My good friend Bud Clayton, and Gary Davison from South Frontenac worked on this back then. They wanted to make sure that the county was involved in bring ing new housing projects forward, bricks and mortar projects. I can't support the money going to services. There are other programs available for the aging at home strategy,” he said.

South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal

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In the article in page 11 of last week’s Frontenac News (Vol.22, no.42 - October 20) the headline was incorrect. The race is called the Timberwolf Run. The correct spelling of the author’s name is Jen Meu lenaar

said that he would not support the proposal as it is, without any detail about where the money is going, but would support a defer ral of the proposal for the new council to consider, once more detail is available.

Councillor Gerry Martin (North Frontenac) said “We don't have a service hub in North Frontenac and that's where people want to move when they can no longer live at home. I think we are onto something with this program because the needs are not covered by existing programs. But if the money is to stay with the county for now, I don't want those funds to disappear into some slush fund somewhere, for municipal services or whatever.”

Martin was referring to a proposal, put forward by Central Frontenac Mayor Fran ces Smith at the previous meeting, that the $337,5000 from North Frontenac be used to cover some of the start up costs for a Frontenac County Municipal Services Cor poration, on the grounds that the corpora tion will make it possible to build larger se niors housing projects in Central and South Frontenac.

That proposal did not resurface at the meeting, as all parties agreed to leave the money in place as it is, pending a new pro posal by North Frontenac sometime after the next council's inaugural meeting on No vember 30.

Referring to some protracted debates about this money at previous meetings, Mayor Higgins said, “Thanks Council for reconsidering this. I know I've been a pain in the butt over this. Thanks to all of you.”

“That's something we can all agree on,” said Ron Vandewal.

Dennis Doyle's leave-taking speech

In his final meeting as a member of coun cil after 12 years, Dennis Doyle, the longest serving member of council, made some closing remarks.

He recalled getting involved in local poli tics in 2006, shortly after retiring on Wolfe Island. When he was elected mayor in 2010, he said that Frontenac County was still in transition after being re-established a few years earlier as a county government.

“It all started with a service delivery re view. We hadn't made the transition to county governance and that got it all start ed. Now we are one of the leaders in East ern Ontario. Gary Davison and I went out and looked for a CAO and we were lucky enough to find Kelly Pender, who has been a great asset. We have developed a Strate gic Plan, got heavily involved in continuous improvement, and established a planning

department that provides excellent service to our municipality and two others that use it,” he said.

He also said that the two largest county run services, the Fairmount Home long term care facility and Frontenac Paramedic Services, have distinguished themselves.

“Fairmount was pushing for 4 hours of care almost ten years ago, when others were content with 2/12 hours, and now the Province has adopted the 4 hour tar get. And, with Renfrew County, Frontenac Paramedics were a leader in establishing a community paramedicine program.”

Finally, he talked about Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Pub lic Health (KFLAPH) , and its COVID re sponse. Doyle has been the board chair for the KFLAPH for a number of years. “We were the only public health unit that held weekly meetings, with all of the mayors, during the whole pandemic. And we had full attendance from every mayor at every meeting because there was a lot to discuss as we worked through those issues day in and day out,” he said.

He said that now he is ready to get back to his retirement. ■

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Show Us the Future: A Call for Creative Writing and Art

by Wilma Kenny

An innovative contest for youth ages 13-18, living in the area covered by Limestone and Algonquin School Boards, is calling for stories or pictures imagining a place on Earth set in a more hopeful fu ture, one without fossil fuels. How might the future look if people really worked to gether to reverse the direction of global warming? How might homes, schools and transportation be different? How did people get there? What problems would people still be working on?

This contest invites young people to play with ideas, and either write them into a story, or create art in any medium to share these ideas with others.

Like all good contests, this one has priz es: two $500 and six $100 cash prizes, and a number of other excellent prizes do nated by sponsors.

The deadline is very soon: Monday No vember 7!

Full details and some useful sugges tions to help contestants get started are at: youthimaginethefuture.com. ■

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Dam

Once more I see neighbours tearing out the beaver dam outside our window.

The dam busters think only that the dam raises the water level. They may believe that lake levels should be absolutely con stant. That would not be normal. Water levels change with seasons and with rain. Here on the Canadian Shield there is not much to hold the rain. It just runs off.

The dam busters may have built things below the highwater mark or maybe the height of their dock can’t be adjusted. No, it’s that damn dam.

Tearing out the dam sets the beavers off. They need water so they can travel under the ice. So they try to fix the dam aged dam. They cut materials for the job not on the properties of the dam busters but on our place. Over and over after each visit of the dam busters.

If the beaver dam does not do actual

property damage, regulations suggest no dam busting. If property is damaged, humane control of beavers is suggested. Does our culture have any guidelines for valuing our natural riches?

- Gray Merriam

Re: Mistakes Were Made

Life is about opportunity and choices. So Thanks to Frontenac staffs efforts to hold meetings and provide the opportunity for its readers to meet the candidates for the October 24 2022 election to help make better choices on voting day. AS for the mistakes your honesty and transparency is refreshing a lesson Hockey Canada should take note of.

- Charles McCartney

For furniture

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

The next Birthday Bash is November 16.

Hunting season is not far off. The Ompah Community Cen

• tre Association will be once again holding the Hunter Dinner after two years of Covid restrictions. On November 9 a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies will be served from 5 to 7. Cost will be $25.

MISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127

Congratulations Alvin Lake on your honorary life member ship award. It was always great to see your smiling face when I was getting Meals on Wheels and having a wee chat with you. So happy for you – you deserve it.

October birthdays: Me (Pearl), Liam and Dawson and Lloyd• Gilchrist, Kevin Ough (new resident in Snow Road) Sarah Fowler, Earl and Walter Gemmill, Caroline North, Gib Riddell, Chloe Woodman, Dave Hopper and Sara Armstrong. Hope everyone enjoys their day.

97 people were fed at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club• breakfast on October 15th. The next breakfast is October 29th from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Congratulations to Phyllis Buchanan of McDonalds Corners on winning the Lanark Legion Catch the Ace. Her bingo bud dies are hoping some of her luck rubs off on them.

Get well wishes to Bob DeLisle who is going through chemo• treats right now and get well wishes to Mary Gemmill who is now in the comfort of her home and also to Molly Hartin. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you who are coping with cancer.

you can give. Your dona tions are definitely needed and gratefully accepted!

Thoughts are with Mike and Gladys Waters who are trying to

Jean Hole has returned home wishing her all the best.

• Hope everyone was ok from the "guardrail cleaning" accident

• in Sharbot Lake around the 14th also from the incident outside of Tichborne on Friday.

Don't forget about the Harvest Auction to be held at the OSO

• Hall on Saturday night.

Don't forget to bring the kiddies dressed up to District #4's

• Halloween party on Saturday at the CE Building in Parham at 11 on Saturday.

We were so sad to hear of the passing of Michel Alarcon.

• Thinking of Carol, Nic and Claire during this difficult time.

District #4 Recreation Committee is hosting a Christmas Ven

• dor Event at the CE Building on Saturday Nov.12 from 10am to 2pm - be sure to pop in and start your Christmas Shopping or maybe finish it or grab something for yourself. The rec commit tee will have some baked table and offer a lunch so come out and support them. If you are a baker - we are accepting dona tions to the bake table - you can drop off the morning of the event or get in touch with any rec committee member.

Happy Birthday Jamie Riddell, Missy Thompson, Bonnie

• Beattie, Jason Riddell, Angie Lee, Mark Brown, Julia Schall, Tricia Gaulton, Jeremy Lowery, Seth Willard, Paul Lowery, Charles Lowery, Brenda Woodward, Rose MacPherson, Bec ci Uens, David & Andrew Hole, Aimee Towers, Eric Dinelle, Debbie Moon, Tracey Riddell, Cory Thompson, Tyler Gor don, Dale Meeks, Carrie Jones, Kim St. Pierre, Diane Whan, Pete MacPherson, Erin Fox, Wesley Hartwick, Darrell Walker, Jenna Mosher, Brandi Hamilton, Niki Putnam, Claire AlarconBelanger, Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sargeant, Holly Raymond, Stu & Ron Howes, Meagan Kehoe

Craft & Bake Sale plus a Penny Auction by the Perth Road

• Crafters on Saturday October 29th from 9 am to 2 pm at 5612 Perth Road Cr.

Chris Murphy in Concert with special guest Jess Wedden on

• October 30th at 7:00 pm. 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.

Baked Ham Dinner – 2 sittings 5pm. & 6:30pm. on Novem

• ber 5th at Battersea United Church! Tickets are $20. Reserve now at 613-353-2846.

Tickets Available! Win one of 7 Prizes! Light Up Our Dia

• monds Campaign for Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Tickets avail able from all members of Inverary Youth Activities. December 2, 3, 4 will be a three-day Mega LCBO Bottle Drive 10 to 4 pm each day at the park gates. Save your returns! December 4th at 4 pm. will be the draw for the 7 Prizes at the park gates. Call or text Judy for tickets at 613-545-5017. Judy will be selling tickets outside Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Rain or shine! Thank you to D. Martin Welding & Fab ricating for their donation.

OMPAH

linda rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855

No one went home hungry from the Birthday Bash Pot Luck• last week. The tables were filled to overflowing with wonderful homemade dishes. Ralph, Neil, and Carl celebrated their Octo ber birthdays. It was Ralph's actual birth day. His family came bearing large blow-up balloons to celebrate his 97th birthday!

• cope with all the catastrophe in their winter home. I am keeping track of you on Facebook - such a terrible storm with devastat ing consequences. Our thoughts and prayers are with every one in Florida who have gone through this terrible tragedy

Sympathy to Wendy Crain on the passing of her brother

• Shawn in Brockville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Wendy.

Mark your calendars for the next community supper at the

• Community Center on Wednesday, November 9th. The theme is “Romantic Italian Dinner”.

Pearl of Wisdom for this week: Never believe all you hear –

spend all you have – and sleep all you want

PArHAM-tICHbOrNE

Colleen Steele

613-375-6219 Christine teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525

A little bird told me that 2 gentlemen from the Godfrey area

celebrated their birthdays earlier this month...Don Lee - 103 years young on the 8th and Gordon Crawford turned 92 on the 2nd. Happy Belated birthdays to them.

Happy Travellers Seniors enjoyed the Rural Frontenac Com

munity Services at their meeting. Did you know about all the services they have to offer besides foot care, housework help, meals on wheels, drivers, day away and now Community Cafe is up and starting...need any of these give them a call. They are a phone call away. They are always looking for volunteer drivers.

Don't forget the Turkey Bingo at GREC on Friday night! They• are doing cheese orders for Christmas so keep that in mind. Sincere sympathy to the families of Charlie Hannah, Verna• Webber and Pearl Robinson. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

P E rt H rOAD

Peter Bird

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

Perth Road Sunday School Halle events: Tuesday Lunches

• have returned. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and desert. Craft Sale - Sat, Nov 5, 9am to 2pm Canteen will be open. (Some tables still available (Call 353-1690 )

Perth Road Village Crafters presents their Handmade Crafts

• & Bake Sale, Penny Auction, Saturday, October 29, 9am-2pm at Harris Park, 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village. Several Vendors, excellent opportunity for Xmas gifts.

PLEVNA

rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325 rhonda139@gmail.com

• cessful for our whole Community!!

to all who took the time to vote! May the next 4 years be suc

There is going to be a very happy person tomorrow night

• when the $1000 Jackpot is won at the GREC Bingo in Sharbot Lake. With lots of cash and amazing raffle prizes this will be the place to go Friday October 28th!! Doors open at 6pm and Bingo games start at 7pm. Good luck to everybody!!

The Community Firefighters are getting into the spooky holi

• day spirit and will be handing out candy at their Fire Halls on Halloween night at 6pm! You can visit the Clar-Mill Fire Hall in Plevna at 6648 Road 506 behind the Township office, The Ompah Firehall at 10200 Road 509 and The Snow Road Fire Hall at 14105 Road 509.

Don't forget to stop at the Plevna Library on Halloween night

• for some trick or treating because the township internet student is also getting into the spirit and will be dressed in costume and have treats for the kiddies too! Happy Halloween!!

Every year their displays get bigger and bigger and this year is no different! Riverhill Farm and Fine Foods is working dili gently to get their Gorgeous Christmas lights ready for us to enjoy starting Sat Nov 26th to Fri Dec 30th!! The lights are on every night from 5-9pm with the mini donuts, hot drinks and wagon rides available Fri, Sat, and Sun nights!! I got a sneak peek of construction on a new display they will have this year of a walk through present! How cool is that!!

If you or anybody you know is getting rid of any old artificial• Christmas trees, they would gladly take them off your hands to

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

decorate and add to their Fabulously Festive light show! Bro ken, no base, doesn't matter, they will work their holiday magic and put them to good use!! If you have a tree to give away you can contact them at 613 282-3276.

Don't forget the Annual Plevna Christmas Craft Sale on No• vember 5th at the Clar-Mill Hall! You won't want to miss this incredible event and all of the beautiful handcrafted items!! Re member to come hungry because the delicious soup and sand wich lunch will be hosted by St Kilians Church!!

VE r ONA

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

Seniors, join South Frontenac Community Services at the

• Grace Center on Thursday, November 3 for a pork roast dinner with dessert and beverages. $10 per person. 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.

Style Revival will be open on Saturday, October 29 from

• 10am to 1pm. It will also be open as usual Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages

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

Line dancing has returned to the Verona Lions Hall on Tues• days at 9:30am Start with the basics and all are welcome. Pay as you go $5.

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

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

Do you love Bingo?? If so, Amherst Island Radio Charity Bingo is coming to Arden. Starting tonight, Thursday October 27, and continuing each Thursday evening, the Arden Legion is hosting this event at the Branch. Each card is $6 The Bingo begins at exactly 6pm and ends at 7pm. There is a total payout of $800 per evening. Play at the Legion or from home. Your choice. Check it out tonight. Everyone is welcome.

Are the kiddos ready for Halloween. Bring them to the• Kennebec Community Centre, Saturday October 29, 10am to 1pm, for the Rec Committee’s Annual Halloween Party. Games, crafts, a costume parade and a hot dog lunch will be provided. All are welcome!

Join the growing group of Community residents who sup port and join into the Community Shell Out, at the Kennebec Community Centre, October 31. Parents bring the little ones, costumes and all, to the parking lot where they can come to a safe lighted area to fill their candy bags.

If you would like to donate candies but do not want to want to participate you can leave your handouts with one of the folks at the shell out or any member of the Kennebec Rec Committee. Come out about 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm and don’t forget your costume!!

Coffee hour continues at the Arden Church, 10am, Thurs• days. Beginning Wednesday November 9, the Arden Church will hold a Bible Study workshop beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

Have you made it to Sand’s Farm yet for the corn maze and

• pyo. Pumpkin Patch? Get in the spooky-spirit for Halloween and visit them on Friday from 2pm – 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:am – 4pm for some family fun on the farm. 4322 Battersea Road.

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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.

Save the date for a Ham Supper at the Battersea United• Church happening on Saturday, November 5th. Tickets are $20 per person and includes all the fixings. There are two seating’s at 5pm and 6pm. You can reserve by calling Roberta at 613353-2846.

There is a drive-thru flu shot clinic happening on November

• 8th from 3 pm – 8pm at the South Frontenac Public Services Department, 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham. Remember your health card, wear short sleeves, and stay in your car. Masks are strongly encouraged. Visit Sydenham Medical Clinic on Face book for more information.

What kind of cars do zombies drive? Monster trucks.

CLOYNE - N O rt H br OO k

Stephanie regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will be holding their AGM at• the Lions Hall in Northbrook at 5pm on Wednesday November 9th.The Land O’Lakes Lions Club will be hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday October 28th at 7:30. Tickets are$15, avail able 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.

which items you should put out to the curb each week. 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.

Reminder that the Verona Kids Club is back starting on Oc

tober 27th for students in grades 2-5. Visit the Youth Program Page or call 613-279-3151, email: youth@rfcs.ca

District 4 Recreation Committee presents Hallowe'en Activi

ties including crafts, candy and costumes. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. October 29th from 11am-1pm at the CE Building in Parham.

Bingo Night! Friday October 28th 7-10pm, Granite Ridge

• Education Centre, Sharbot Lake.

H A rr OWSMI t H

Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

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

Saturday, November 12 is the Roberta Struthers Memo

• rial 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, will be the Harrowsmith Free Meth

• odist Church Annual Craft Fair from 9am-2:30pm, at 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Call 613-372-1238 for more information. Admission is free.

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

• ner on November 12th. This is in support of Diabetes. The cost is $20 and you will need to reserve your dinner by November 8th by calling Lynn at 613-336-9426 or emailing

DENbIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch

613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a Hal• loween party at the Denbigh Rink Building on Saturday October 29th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a free lunch and treats for everyone. There will be games, pumpkin carv ing, 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 Griffith Lions Club is hosting a Hunters Lasa• gna Dinner on Friday November 11, 2022 from 4:30pm - to 6pm. You can eat in or take out your meal of Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad and dessert; all for $20.. This event is catered by Schmidt’s Catering of Pembroke. Please pre-order by calling 613-333-1984 or 1409. You can also e-transfer DGLionsClub@ hotmail.com

Christmas is just around the corner and the Denbigh Recre• ation Committee is planning a Stationary Parade on Saturday December 17 at Heritage Park. Start to think about ideas and join in the fun by entering a float. We will also be carrying on the tradition of the annual Christmas Lights Contest. More details to follow in the next month.

GODFrEY

Kelli

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 will open at 4pm and dinner will be served at 5pm followed by the auction. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They can be bought at the Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. Cost is $20. For more information call 613-372-2410.

HENDErSON

Jean Brown 613-336-2516

Henderson experienced their very own “homecoming” and

• almost had a traffic jam, what with all the moose hunters re turning home and all the folks travelling to the Harlowe Hall on Friday and Sat for the open mike and fiddlers events! We even thought of having a traffic circle to handle the increased traffic, but realized that circling the church was our own traffic circleHenderson style!

Folks here are cooking up a storm- for the hunters and visi• tors. I hear that some of our chefs are cooking up a holiday “away” to hunt for shopping bargains and have their own fun. Our own Marie White cooked chili for her Harlowe Hall events and it was yummy in the tummy!

Recently our Pine Meadow People report a boot scooting• & boogieing good time barn dance at their facility. Sounds like blast for everyone. On Halloween evening - Mon. Oct 31 Pine Meadow is hosting a Haunted Courtyard outdoor experience and hope that folks will bring (and remain with) their younger ones starting at 5:3pm0, starting with a wave at the residents outside the viewing window.

Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Manage Chronic Pain (Part 1/2)

There are two major non-cancer types of chronic pain – musculoskeletal (MSK) pain related to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles and neuropathic pain often felt as a burning sensation or shooting pain caused by nerve or tissue damage. Chronic pain is considered chronic if it lasts for three months or more.

In a 2011 study from Queen’s University, when asked the simple question, “Are you usually free of pain or discomfort?” 55% of the Canadian population reported to suffer non-specific chronic pain. Most of these patients report pain in their back, joints, or head, whether from MSK conditions or other underlying conditions. Pain in these areas may be caused by a trauma or a physical event, like a car accident or a slip and fall, but most often the pain presents as non-specific or without a known underlying cause. However, there are numerous underlying structural or mechanical causes that can be addressed through conservative care.

Identifying a cause of chronic pain can be difficult, but chiropractic expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of MSK disorders can help pinpoint the origins of pain. Commonly, chronic pain can be caused by underlying conditions, such as spinal stenosis (narrowing in the spinal canal which may result in nerve compression), osteoarthritis (joint pain and inflammation) or inflammatory arthritis. Chiropractors are trained to assess and diagnose MSK conditions and suggest an individualized treatment plan, or referral as appropriate, that may include spinal manipulation or mobilization, traction, ultrasound and other therapies to alleviate pain, as well as lifestyle counselling and exercises to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine.

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2nd Annual Christmas - in the Sawmill

By Kelli McRobert

his weekend it was a short drive to 6037 Verona Street for the 2nd annual ‘Christmas’ in the Sawmill event.

I parked along the street, the crowds were casually strolling to and from the venue. There were Families with children in tow and couples looking to take advantage of the bright fall afternoon. We were all chatting as we ap proached the large Victorian home that towered over us as we crunched along the gravel driveway.

Once we made the short walk from the roadway, we could see the mill to our left. A long building covered in steel, with a dark and welcoming entranceway that led you into the Artisan gallery. Each wall was adorned with creative bits and pieces ranging from hand crafted wood signs by Shelley King (www.artisticfocusbyshelley.com) to turned bowls by James K. of Valley Woodware (613453-7940). On my right, were some beautiful bowls and pottery that made me think of cool days bundled up be side a fire, sipping a warm broth or savouring that first warm cup of cocoa after ice skating on a pond. Other vendors had beautiful metal works of art that gain my at tention, every time I see them, creative, rustic and a hint of ‘steam punk’ added to the mix. Some of my favourite pieces, for sure.

A little further into the large solid rustic building, were Carolyn’s Creations (613-379-5971) where she takes recycled copper and turns them into elegant pieces of jewellery. Quilting, crafts, decorations, drawings, paint ings, and bees wax products were all on hand for the keen shoppers to touch, try, and purchase throughout the day.

Outside there was a courtyard café where coffee and snacks were being served by a lovely mother/daughter duo, Ali and Krista Williams who relocated to this loca

tion 10 years ago, hailing originally from St Catharines. When chatting with Ali (the mom), she recounts her tale of how she came up with the idea of a mobile coffee com pany. She stated, “all paths seemed to point in the same direction…no matter what I was doing, it all seemed to guide me towards, food, drink, people, and a passion for sustainability”. Once she completed her formal education (culinary school), moved, and left a job she excelled at (Manager of Starbucks), she believed that each life expe rience was a ‘winding road’ leading to her next adventure, hence the name Winding Road Coffee. Windingroadcof fee.co@gmail.com

The mobile coffee company plans to continue with a ‘soft opening’ until the new year where they look forward to working with the Haymakers Coffee Company that “is a small-batch coffee roaster of single origin, microlot coffee on Wolfe Island.” The family run roastery “can trace the beans directly back to the farms and mills where they are produced and the farmers are paid quality premiums that reflect the herculean efforts required to produce them.” https://haymakerscoffeeco.com/pages/our-story.

PU b LIC MEE t ING NOt

taKE NotiCE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact ByLaws to stop up, close and convey two road allowances as set out and described below:

Firstly: Lane between Lots 13 & 14 Plan 130 (Craig’s Island) being all of PIN 36233-0256 as shown in the map below:

Thanks to all the vendors that took the time to share their FAB creations and for the host ‘Art in the Sawmill’ for such a lovely indoor space! If you are interested in par ticipating in the next event you can email: judy.skeggs@ sympatico.ca. ■

Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw Almost Ready

By Craig Bakay

“This is a very good bylaw,” Planning Consultant Glenn Tunnock said in kicking off a public meeting to update the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw update at the regular Central Frontenac Council meeting Oct. 11.

“It’s not an easy job to make everyone happy and do ev erything that needs to be done,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “If there are some things that aren’t correct, we will fix those. Zoning bylaws are made to be changed.”

“You’ve got to work with a document on a day to day basis and there might be some issues that have to be changed,” Tunnock said. “There are always house-keeping amendments and you can never anticipate everything in ad vance.”

To that end, a definition of short term rentals was left out of the document because staff and Council wanted more time to look at that specific issue.

“We’re leaving that until after the election,” said Smith. “It’s not off the table, it’s just not in the document.

“If staff decides it should be put in, we can always do an amendment.”

Another area that may see some tweaking is the issue of tiny homes.

One online participant at the meeting wanted the 500 square foot minimum lowered to 300 square feet.

“It’s not etched in stone,” Tunnock said.

“If someone wanted to do a subdivision of tiny homes that minimum could be changed by the subdivision process,” said Smith.

One of the biggest changes in the new document is the minimum lot area in rural zones being reduced to 0.8 hect ares from one hectare. There are also several new permit ted uses in rural zones including animal shelter, brewery, camp, communications facility, conservation uses, construc tion year, day care, day nursery, geothermal power facility, modular home, tiny house, helipad, hobby farm, institutional use, kennel, log hauling operation, logging camp, nature trail, park, playground, and renewable energy system.

General provisions include additions to the scope of home-based businesses (ie catering, farm produce outlet, seed sales, gun repairs), controls on light glare across a waterway and human habitation not being permitted in a storage container except where converted to comply with the Building Code.

Environmental Protection zones are now split into several classes including organic soils, park and conservation ar eas, provincially significant wetlands, locally significant wet lands and areas of natural and scientific interest.

In Limited Service Residential Zones, modular homes, park model homes, tiny houses, and live/work units are now permitted and the minimum lot area is reduced to 0.8 hect ares from 1 hectare.

Tunnock said that from here, all that’s left to do is final revisions and adoption of the amending zoning bylaw. Speed reduction

New lower speed limits in Sharbot Lake and Tichborne will require a bylaw, Public Works Manager Tyson Myers told Council.

“Parents at St. James have told me they’d like it to be 50 kph in front of their school too,” said Coun. Nicki Gowdy.

“That area is getting more densely populated,” Myers said. “Perhaps we should look at 50 kph all the way to Hwy. 7.”

Secondly: Part of the road allowance between Concession 10 and 11 Kennebec lying south of Kennebec Lake and North of FR334367 being all of PIN 36168-0458 as shown on the map below:

These proposed closings are to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 8th of November, 2022 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.

This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St Sharbot Lake with an option to attend virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting virtually should contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on November 4, 2022.

Dated this 21st day of October, 2022

Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89

Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

“It’s one thing to change the speed limit but it’s another to enforce it,” said Mayor Frances Smith.■

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residents,

support

encouragement to me in my quest for Mayor. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you and to hear your concerns. Regrettably, I was unsuccessful. Please continue to reach out to all members of Council, if you need assistance; contact information will be provided by the Township in the coming

Ali & Krista Willams, Winding Road Coffee

Verona Lions Donate Over $15K

Bellrock Community Fall Festival

The Verona Lions 25th annual car show, which took place on a scorching day back in August, brought in quite a haul.

“We raised over $15,600, after expenses,” said car show organizer John Nizman, “and the Lions are pretty good at figuring out how to use the money to help many community groups.”

The total was $15,680, and the money was given out at a gathering at the Loins Hall on October 11. The groups who received money not only demonstrated need, but also provided volunteers to make the car show a success.

The rest of the proceeds, over $4,000, is go ing to other community programs and to relief for the damage from Hurricane Fiona

The recipient list includes: South Frontenac Museum - $2200, Frontenac Fury Hockey$3500, Southern Frontenac Community Ser vices $1500, Harrowsmith S & A Club $1500, Verona Harrowsmith Ball Association - $1000, Sharbot Lake Lions - $300, Frontenac Scouts $500, Bellrock Hall Association - $1000.

The rest of the proceeds, over $4,000, is go ing to other community programs and some is going to relief for the damage from Hur ricane Fiona

The Car Show is already being planned for next year, when it will be moved to Sep tember in the hope of some more moderate weather. It is set for Saturday, September 16, 2023. ■

Granite Ridge Student Vote

by Jeff Green

Granite Ridge grade 9-12 students par ticipated in a municipal election exercise last week, organised by Wade Leonard’s grade 10 civics class.

“We used resources that were provided by CIVIX.ca . They sent us a great package of information and materials,” Leonard said.

The students had a chance to talk about the candidates and the issues, and they used the profiles published in the Frontenac News, plus their own knowledge about the election, and candidates, to prepare themselves for the vote, which took place on Friday, October 21.

“The level of awareness of the election was pretty high, I thought,” said Leonard. “The students know the issues because they ride the buses on township roads and know that the township maintains those roads. Mu nicipal politics are the easiest to relate to, for the students.”

Because time was short, students voted for all the candidates in Central Frontenac, and the results were tabulated on the spot. And the results were similar, but not the same as the actual results on election day. Candidates who are younger tended to do better with the students than they did in the

actual election.

In Ward 1 (Kennebec) Jordan Chatwin received the most votes, and Cindy Kelsey and Isaac Hale were tied for second. In the official vote, Chatwin was 5th, Hale was 3rd, and Kelsey finished 1st.

In Ward 2 (Olden) Bill Everett was first and Danny Meeks second, the same result as the official vote.

In Ward 3, Craig Middleton received the most student votes, and Duncan McGregor was 2nd. In the official vote. Susan Irwin got the most votes, Craig Middleton was second, and Duncan McGregor 4th.

And in Ward 4, the students were of a dif ferent mindset than their parents. The stu dents had Bob Brooks and Brent Cameron tied for first. In the official vote, Nicki Gowdy was first and Philip Smith second. Brent Cameron (3rd) and Bob Brooks (4th) were not elected.

Looking at the entire council, the student voted council and the actual council would have 4 of the same members and 4 different members.

Wade Leonard said that he is looking for ward to organising another student vote in the 2026 municipal election. ■

By Kelli McRobert

The Bellrock Community Hall continues to work towards getting more activities for the young families that are relocating to their area. Last weekend they offered up a family-friendly event during their fundrais ing fall festival. Bellrock Hall is located at 6034 Leveque Road in Verona and is a quaint building steeped in history that has endured for over 150 years and was once the local *schoolhouse.

Mellow Lily and Toute Ensemble enter tained the crowd with an acoustic guitar. Face painting was a huge hit as the chil dren lined up to select their favourite char acters. Tables were full of young artists as they decorated cookies and learned new crafts, while adults milled about chat ting and selecting items to purchase from the baked goods table. A beautiful display of hand made puppets were available to purchase, and admittedly, I stopped and

played with one. They were lovely with bright colours and gorgeous animated features that brought out the ‘child’ in me. Other vendors included Van Luven’s Ma ple Ridge, Coyote Hill Bee Farm, Norwex and K’s Kottage.

Outdoors there were mini stations to play games and the Verona Rona Red Truck was on site for family photos with bales of hay and flowers to set the stage. This event was in support of the Bellrock Community Hall and it’s initiatives as they continue to expand their garden and rec reation/park area for the enjoyment of residents. If you are interested in renting this venue steeped in history or helping to support their fundraising efforts you can contact them through their FB page.

Thanks to the organizing committee for their efforts to maintain and improve this location for others to enjoy. Well done! ■

Bellrock Hall Community Association Committee.

thanks for all the support from ward 3.

Looking forward to serving you for the next week 4 years. fred fowler

Obituary

Loving Memory, Philip Bailey

S EDORE, Arnold herbert with heavy hearts and deep love we announce the passing of arnold Herbert sedore on october 18th, 2022, at the age of 89.

He passed peacefully with his wife, theresa of 70 years, and daughters donna and pamela by his side. He will be missed by his siblings elaine (ron), Marilyn, doug (Jean), Betty (dale) along other relatives and close friends.

He now joins his two sons stephen and paul; parents Joseph and Mary; siblings everton, Barbara, ron (shirley) and ralph (arlene).

Resolution For Residents Seeking Land Access To Their Cottages May Be In Sight

By Craig Bakay

“T here is an end in sight,” Dep. Clerk/ Planning Secretary Patricia Gray told representatives of the Snow Road As sociation regarding an access route con necting the end of Hartsmere Road with an existing municipal road allowance for the purpose of giving 15 property owners land access to their cottage properties at the regular Addington Highlands Council meeting Oct. 18 in Denbigh.

of 2018. A survey plan was registered in December of 2019.

“The Township or land owners have not been able to get an update from MNRF as where this file is within the Ontario Gov ernment and feel that enough time has passed that this file should have a close end date in the very near future,” the As sociation said in a letter to Council.

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cancer. son of alice (nee McGivney) and Hal (late),

Joy (Macivor), loving father

sarah (sam) and James and proud “pappy” to grandsons dylan, Matthew, Benjamin and Jaxen.

phil is survived by siblings Brian (Jeannie), anne (wendolyn), Barbara (david), and alan (Brenda) and predeceased by his sister Mary. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

phil was a member of the royal canadian Mounted police for 34 years. in his retirement, he enjoyed puttering around his property, vegetable gardening, hunting, fishing, delivering produce and Maple syrup to neighbors and spending time with his friends and family.

touched the lives and hearts of many which was abundantly clear in his last days. phil’s family wishes to thank the many friends for coming by and reaching out to say goodbye and give him comfort. special thank you to valerie.

10-4, phil.

a celebration of Life for phil will be announced at a later date

arnold worked for ontario Hydro for 38 years while also becoming a farmer in 1965. He was a proud, hard working man who valued his family and friends above all. while striving for a balanced life, he played as hard as he worked (recent stories have been very enlightening). there was no project too big or too small that he wouldn’t undertake and accomplish. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and sports (Hockey / Baseball). He even took one of our horses for a ride after a beverage or two. His favorite colour of machinery was Massy red and often referred to his tractor as is hired hand. farming was a way of life for arnold. thank you to everyone who provided support and comfort to arnold and the family during and after his illness. special thanks to John and stacey, Gary (Bobbi) Bob and deanne, Kevin, roy, dr Battel and wendy at the centennial family physicians; the team at KGH Kidd 10 unit who took such compassionate care of arnold; dr parker and team of the pleural space clinic; st. elizabeth Health and Home care; dr Hagarty and dr Kondor.

in keeping with arnold’s wishes there will be no service. if you so desire, donations can be made to your favorite charity. in the care of t rousda L e f u N era L Ho M e 4374 Mill st. sydenham oN (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

“It’s a slow moving machine and it’s been a long time (but I think) we can have it ready for spring and hit the ground run ning,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson.

Property owners started the process in 2014, a delegation consisting of Paul Car, Pam Boucher and Terry Boucher of the Snow Road Association told Council.

The process involved a transfer of Crown Land to the Township and began in 2014, the delegation told Council. In 2015, the Township took over the process at the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. The Algonquins of Ontario gave their consent Aug. 17, 2016 and an environmental assessment was completed and approved and the Township received a Land Use Permit from the MNRF in November of 2017.

Land owners arranged and paid for a survey in March of 2018 before organiz ing as the Snow Road Association in May

Obituary

B ENC z E, Beverly Anne (Dixon) it is with great sadness that the family of Beverly anne Bencze (dixon) announce her passing on october 17, 2022, at Kingston Health science centre with her family by her side.

predeceased by her parents, clinton and Lucille dixon. she will be forever missed by her sons Jeff (Colleen) and ryan (tracy), and her 6 grandchildren Zach, Blake, cody, charlize, riley, and Kelsey. dear sister of dale (Jackey) and fondly remembered by numerous nephews, cousins and friends. remembered forever as a caring and kind woman who put her family and friends first. She was known as a brave person who made the best of things despite being dealt a very difficult hand. the family would like to thank everyone who was involved in Bev’s care throughout the years. she was very fortunate to have so many thoughtful and compassionate people in her life. in keeping with Beverly’s wishes cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at the sandhill cemetery at 12 noon on october 29, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Battersea united church in Bev’s memory would be greatly appreciated by the family. in the care of t rousda L e f u N era L Ho M e 4374 Mill st. sydenham oN (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

“I contacted MNRF and they’ve got the documents back from the Lt.-Governor,” Gray said. “The MNRF will not be the ap proval authority for things like culverts.”

Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie said he did not want to take re sponsibility for approving culverts on MNRF property.

“I know there’s swamps in there,” he said. “If there’s some kind of turtle in there and we damage its habitat, then it’s all coming back on us.”

“We’re not bringing it up to a Township standards road,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch.

Gray said they’d need to consult with an engineer to see what needs to be done and noted there would be a cost for that.

“Since you’ve been very patient, I’d recommend a 50-50 split on the cost,” said Thompson.

“I’d like an engineer to have a look at the site . . . maybe not design everything but doing due diligence,” said Reavie. “I can consult the engineer we usually use.”

“It would be Township property but whether it’s a road, an easement or a forced road, I’ll look into it further,” said Gray.

Council passed a motion to have staff come back with concrete recommenda tions as to the next step.

“I guess we’ll correspond with you once we find something out,” said Reeve Hen ry Hogg.

Minor Variance needed

The Hartsmere Road situation wasn’t the only long-time issue Council dealt with.

Brian Smith asked Council for a grand fathering clause in order to build a cot tage on his Otter Lake property that was tentatively approved in June of 2002.

At that time a sleeping cabin was con structed and the next year, a septic sys tem proposal was approved.

“The planning department has told us you need a minor variance to proceed,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

“You need to seek relief from the highwater mark for the proposed cottage,” said Dep. Clerk/Planning Secretary Pa tricia Gray.

Zamboni insurance

Council decided to seek legal counsel on whether a Township employee could run the Zamboni machine at the Flinton rink.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said there was a lengthy discussion about insurance at a Flinton Rec Committee meeting.

“Flinton Rec does have insurance but if an employee were running it, our (Town ship) insurance could tap in if there was an incident,” Fritsch said.

Building permts

“I probably have 50 incomplete build ing permit applications in a drawer,” Chief Building Official David Twiddy told Coun cil. “They just have little things needed.”

Fresh Flowers for all Occasions

• Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn

• Special Holidays • Boutonnieres & Corsages

We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & Now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook. 613-279-6446

Open 7 Days a Week - 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake Ontario, inside Ram’s Esso www.goodfellowsflorist.com

Brushing

The grinding contractor (for brush, etc) is expected to begin at the Weslemkoon Waste Site around the third week of No vember, Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie told Council. Once that site is wrapped up, grinding operations will move to (in order) Vennachar, Mackavoy and Kaladar. ■

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

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KiNNEY auto WrECKiNG Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FLEA MArkEt

uKraiNiaN SaNCtuarY tHriFt Wed-Sat 10-6pm Lots to See Inside! Vendors needed, tables available free for 4 weeks outside. Lo cated on corner of Hwy 28 & 41 at the Old Swiss Inn, 22668 Highway 41, Denbigh 613333-2221 Donations Accepted.

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2-BEdrooM HoME on a quiet street + bed room in basement. Laundry on site. Available Nov. 1 $1650 plus utilities. 1042 Brock Road, Mountain Grove. Laura - 905-995-1885

FOr SALE

CENtral BoilEr Classic OUTDOOR FUR NACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com

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Notice of Change For Scheduled Council Meetings

take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac has adopted a revised council meeting schedule to accommodate the election, inauguration, and training of the new council.

The inaugural meeting of the new council will be held on Tuesday November 15th, 2022 at 4:00p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake and will be livestreamed;

The regular council meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022 has been changed from 4:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. and will be a closed session to provide for councillor training/orientation pursuant to S. 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act. This meeting will be held at the Station 3 Fire Station 1020 Wagner Road Sharbot Lake. This meeting will not be livestreamed.

Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022, has been cancelled.

The new council schedule can be found on the Council Calendar section of our website.

dated at the township of Central Frontenac this 21st day of october, 2022.

Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 x 237 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

FOr SALE

CENtral BoilEr outdoor FurNaCES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

iNSidE Boat aNd trailEr StoraGE, Sydenham and Inverary area, cheaper than shrink wrap, call 613-353-2460

SEaSoNEd MiXEd HardWood, $380 per full cord. Delivery to South Frontenac and the Islands. Call or text 613-929-1338.

SHiPPiNG CoNtaiNErS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http://Inge niousStorage.com WoodStoVE, must be seen – 613-375-8170

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SoCial & atHlEtiC CluB Hall, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, ca pacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-3720917.

VEroNa lioNS Hall for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www.ve ronalions.ca

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looKiNG For doG WalKEr for a large dog, Rate negotiable. Mountain Grove areas, 613-893-1835

HoME ClEaNiNG MaNaGEr We are look ing for someone to run a local house cleaning business. You would be responsible to clean homes on a regular basis, making sure client satisfaction is met. This is a perfect position, usually between the hours of 8am and 3pm, weekdays, subject to change on the successful candidates own schedule. You must have your own transportation to travel between homes. This position is $20/hr plus mileage. Please send resume to hubbyshouse@gmail.com

HUNtING

FirEarMS & HuNtEr EduCatioN CourS ES – Call 613-335-2786

SErVICES

Boat StoraGE, winterizing, shrink wrapping, snow plowing services, cottage closings and openings. Call Dave 613-318-9695 Northbrook

Kash Association Raises 2k For Food Bank

The Kashwakamak Lake Association (KLA) was finally able to gather for the first time in 3 years at Fernleigh Lodge to en joy the KLA fall dinner and Charity auction on Saturday September 17. KLA mem bers and friends bought dinner tickets in advance and enjoyed Melissa Philipps popular “Air Fried Chicken” along with all the fixings.

There was a 50:50 draw, silent auction and rousing live auction with auctioneer Doug Galt. People donated items for the silent and live auctions, and donations for the food pantry.

In total the evening raised $2,203 for the Food Bank, as well as a generous supply

of canned and dry goods which are a big help, according to Lois Emond who man ages the Food Bank in Cloyne, “We are now getting an average of two new families on every food bank day,” she explained.

Highlights were a quilted cape made by Cathy Galt, a portable propane Barbeque donated by YourWay Home Hardware in Northbrook, and a certificate for 4 wine tastings and a bottle of wine at Potter Set tlement Winery in Tweed. The Silent Auc tion portion alone raised $862.00.

The KLA thanks everyone who attended and all the people who volunteered and those who donated items for both the Auctions. ■

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

rE lia B l E Ha N d YM a N looking for work in the Sharbot Lake area. Landscaping, carpen try, painting, garage or shed cleaning, getting ready for the winter projects, or anything else. Please contact Bruce at 613-915-7232. rooFiNG, SHiNGlES – StEEl, 30 years ex perience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for esti mates, 613-278-1300.

tutoriNG in English, Reading, Writing, Lit eracy Proficiency for K-12. All levels – one on one. 35 year experience, English teacher, college instructor, Med, M.A. English, Special Education. Please contact Emanuela Pugh –343-989-5732

tOWING

B’S radiCal ridES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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StaNdiNG tiMBEr, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

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

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

Thursday October 27

ARDEN - AMHERST ISLAND RADIO CHARITY BINGO 6-7pm. Arden Legion. Each card cost $6.00 and there are 3 payouts.. Play at the Legion or from home, your choice, all welcome.

Friday October 28

INVERARY - COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 1-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Requesting warm socks for donation. Info 613-3536609

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.

MABERLY - UNUSUAL ACRES’ HALLOWEEN DISPLAY & PUMPKIN SALES 4-9pm. Unusual Acres .

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

VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church.

DENBIGH - HALLOWEEN PARTY 11am-1pm. Denbigh Rink Building . Free lunch and treats for everyone. There will be games, pumpkin carving, Halloween BINGO and a craft.

MABERLY - UNUSUAL ACRES’ HALLOWEEN DISPLAY & PUMPKIN SALES 11am-9pm. Unusual Acres . 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

SHARBOT LAKE - HALLOWEEN DANCE 8pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Tickets $15 Advanced tickets only. Limited Tickets! Contact - osoreccommittee@gmail.com or Message on Facebook

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

MABERLY - UNUSUAL ACRES’ HALLOWEEN DISPLAY & PUMPKIN SALES 11am-8pm. Unusual Acres . INVERARY - CHRIS MURPHY IN CONCERT 7pm. Inverary United Church. With special guest Jess Wedden

Monday October 31

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!

NORTHBROOK - HAUNTED COURT YARD 5:30pm. Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Outdoor experience. Bring your kids for a walk through event and wave to the residents!

Thursday November 3

wellness check with Frontenac Paramedics. Free event, 60+. Info and RSVP 613-279-3151

Saturday November 5

PERTH ROAD - CRAFT SALE 9am-5pm. Perth Road United Church.

PLEVNA - ANNUAL PLEVNA CRAFT SALE 10am-2pm. ClarMill Hall. Beautiful, original, hand-crafted items to see! St Killian’s Church will be serving soup and sandwich lunch.

BATTERSEA - HAM SUPPER 5pm. Battersea United Church. Tickets $20. 2 seating’s 5:00 & 6:30 RSVP Roberta 613-3532846

Monday November 7

RAILTON - MONTHLY BINGO 7pm First Monday of every month. St. Patrick’s Church. All benefits go to local charities Tuesday November 8

ONLINE - CENTRAL FRONTENAC RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2pm. Zoom Meeting. Email kickandpush.sharbotlake@gmail.com for link to attend SYDENHAM - DRIVE IN FLU SHOT CLINIC 3-8pm. 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.

Wednesday November 9

SYDENHAM - VACCINE CLINIC 12:30-5:30pm. Grace Hall. NORTHBROOK - LAND O’LAKES GARDEN CLUB AGM 5pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Final meeting of the season, Check out our lineup for next year. 1st meeting is April 12

OMPAH - HUNTER’S DINNER 5-7pm. Ompah Hall. $25 Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings & homemade pies Served from 5 to 7.

SNOW ROAD - SOCIAL DINNER : ROMANTIC ITALIAN NIGHT 6pm. Snow Road Community Centre. All welcome ! Bring a favourite dish or dessert & sing along to ‘That’s Amore’ and more! Info Sue 613-278-0841

ARDEN - BIBLE STUDY 7pm. Arden United Church. Info Kaitlyn Ostrander 613-335-2474

Regular Happenings

Joyce Bigelow – 27 years at Connections Adult Learning

It’s time for Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, which runs from November 1 – 7. North Frontenac Fire Department is urging families to have their carbon monoxide alarms tested monthly and change the batteries every six months and have all fuelburning appliances inspected by a registered contractor annually.

CO is the “Silent Killer” it is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas. Make sure you are safe from CO. In Ontario 65% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home. Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuelburning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles.

The Ontario Fire Code requires that you must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home if your home has a fuel burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Prevent CO in your home:

• Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected annually. Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you.

• Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked.

• Gas and charcoal barbeques should only be used outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques inside garages, even if the garage doors are open.

• Portable fuel-burning generators should only be used outdoors in wellventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings.

• Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are vented properly, according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.

• Open the flu before using a fireplace for adequate ventilation.

• Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage immediately after starting it.

THEREFORE, I (Ron Higgins) Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare November 1 - 7, 2022, as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week throughout the Township, and I urge all the people of North Frontenac to test their carbon monoxide alarms monthly and have their appliances inspected by a registered contractor annually.

SYDENHAM - ROAST PORK NOON HOUR DINNER 12pm. Grace Hall. $10 per person. Live music to follow dinner. RSVP 613-376-6477 ext 303.

Friday November 4

SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY CAFE 10am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Join us for coffee, snacks, and

Bake & Craft Sale

Saturday Nov. 5,

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Perth Road Sunday School Hall 5622 Perth Road Crescent Perth Road Village

It’s been a few weeks since Joyce Bigelow retired from Connections Adult Learning, an agency that supports learners in Addington Highlands, North and Central Frontenac, and parts of South Frontenac.

It is taking her a while to get used to her new life, since she has been the Executive Director of Connections through a few name changes, and 27 years.

“When I started, in 1995 we were called the North Frontenac Literacy Program,” she said in a phone interview a few days after a retirement party was held in her honour at the Sharbot Lake Community Hall.

“A lot has changed since then. For one thing, North Frontenac was not a township then, but a catch all name for 9 townships

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Joyce Bigelow

By Jeff Green

It’s been a few weeks since Joyce Bigelow retired from Con nections Adult Learning, an agency that supports learners in Addington Highlands, North and Central Frontenac, and parts of South Frontenac.

It is taking her a while to get used to her new life, since she has been the Executive Director of Connections through a few name changes, and 27 years.

“When I started, in 1995 we were called the North Frontenac Literacy Program,” she said in a phone interview a few days after a retirement party was held in her honour, at the Sharbot Lake Community Hall.

“A lot has changed since then. For one thing, North Frontenac was not a township then, but a catch all name for 9 townships north of Verona. And we were doing mostly literacy work back then. Now we help people learn about technology, prepare themselves for educational opportuni ties at a variety of institutions, and more.”

Over the years, growing and maintaining services in ‘the North’ has been a major part of Joyce Bigelow’s job. Part of her job was taken up with; securing funding for new educa

Connections Adult Learning

tional programs in changing rural communities; developing new programs such as employment services; and making sure that her agency was able to thrive, as provincial fund ing programs changed their focus from time to time.

She was also a key member, and long-time chair, of the Inter-Agency group, a monthly meeting of social, educa tional, and medical service providers based in the Sharbot Lake, that serve the entire region.

“Inter-agency has been a tremendous group. Peter Bell and Linda Rush started it up when she was working at what is now Rural Frontenac Community Services, in the late 90’s.

“We compared notes, talked about what we can each do on our own, or together, and worked to make sure that ser vices were always improving in communities that could have been forgotten by the provincial government otherwise. And we had a lot of fun along the way as well.”

One of the more challenging times for Connections has been the COVID pandemic.

“We work with a lot of seniors, on hands-on projects and how to use computer technology. Bringing all of that online

was not easy, and some of it was just horrible for everyone. We did what we could but it was hard. Getting back to inperson learning this year, even though we have to be very careful, was very welcome for us.”

tOWNSHIP OF SOU t H F r ON t ENAC

LIVING HERE

TOWN HALL

NEW South Frontenac Recycles app

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.

Download the app today and do your part to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Remembrance Day – No Changes to Garbage & Recycling Pickup

There are no changes to recycling and garbage pick-up for the week that includes Remembrance Day—but if you downloaded the South Frontenac Recycles app, you’d know that!

Household Hazardous Waste Depot Returns to Winter Hours

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham returns to its winter hours open from 3-7 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month starting November 1, 2022.

Drive Thru and Fight the Flu

There is one more drive through flu clinic for you to get the flu shot. No appointment necessary. Please bring your health card and wear short sleeves.

• Tuesday, November 8: 3–8 pm, 2490 Keeley Road

Seasonal Court Closure

The South Frontenac Community Courts will be closed for the season starting October 31, 2022. Courts will reopen in the spring when weather permits.

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.

for details.

• Intermittent Traffic Delays October 30 in Sydenham for the Sydenham Fall Trail Run. Motorists should expect traffic delays between 9:45 am and 10:45 am on Point Rd, Wheatley Rd and George Street. Please plan your route and proceed with caution.

• Road Closure October 31 Mill Street in Sydenham from George Street to Brewery Street will be closed on October 31 from 6-8 pm. Please drive slowly in all our hamlets that night and watch out for trick or treaters!

• Line Painting program The Township’s line painting program is continuing in October depending on weather conditions. 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. For more information, please contact the Public Services Department at 613-376-3027, ext 4331.

THINGS TO DO

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community, so we are pleased to honour our local volunteers at a special appreciation event and luncheon on Saturday, November 19 from 11:30 am 1:30 pm at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Members of Council will be serving up lunch provided by The Cookery and guests will enjoy live music featuring Mellow Lily. The event is open to all South Frontenac residents who have generously volunteered their time in the past year and is free to attend but tickets are required (plus-one’s welcome). Visit www.southfrontenac.net/volunteer for more information and to reserve your tickets or call Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

Sydenham Santa Claus Parade

The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 11 am. The parade leaves the Sydenham fire hall at 11 am sharp. There is no requirement to register. If you wish to enter the parade, please be at the fire hall by 10:30 am. All welcome!

Joyce Bigelow (seated) with Connections Adult Learning staff ater her retirement party

Lenny’s Deli in Sydenham Lions Roar

By Lynn Oborne

The pumpkins were plentiful and artisti cally painted by 18 of our community children on October 15th. Lots of giggles and fun was experienced by the kids and the adults.

The annual Hunter’s Toll Road will be happening Thursday November 3rd through to Sunday November 6th. Please be generous.

The LOL Lions are all about service. One of our focus groups or projects is Dia betes. There are over 5.7 million diabet ics in Canada and the rate keeps rising. It is estimated that there are about 6 million Canadians who are pre-diabetic and if left unmanaged this can develop into type 2 diabetes. We will be having a Tag event

at Foodland in Northbrook on Saturday November 12th between 10-1. Later that day we are offering a community dinner to support this important cause. “Come Ham it up” on November 12th for a “Dine-in or Take-out” meal at 4:30 or 6 pm when you will be served ham, scalloped potatoes, veggies, home made buns and dessert, all for $20. Please specify sitting time and how many meals when you make your reservation at eventslionscluboflandola kes@gmail.com or by calling Lynn 613336-9426.

Have you bought your ticket for the Hal loween Dance on Friday October 28th? It starts at 7:30. A lunch will be served around 9:30. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Lots of spooky things to experi ence at the Haunted Hall! ■

In the morning, they serve a traditional breakfast, served with home fries, bacon or sausage and toast as well as Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, and pancakes.

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Kaitlyn Braithwaite, who co-owns and co-manages Lenny’s Deli with her mother Shawna.

It’s a family run business, as their cousin Alice Longtin also works there. The fourth staff member is Terry MacDonald, who is not related but has become an honourary family member in the two hectic weeks since Lenny’s Deli opened it doors on Oc tober 12.

“We expected it to be pretty busy, be cause we bought the building [which had been The Point Restaurant in recent years] back in July and have been renovating it and getting it ready ever since,” said Shawna in an interview early this week. “And the shole time people have been stopping by all the time, asking when we are opening, and what we plan to serve, saying they can’t wait to try out the food.”

And it has been a busy spot.

It is set up deli style, serving up made to order sandwiches, comfort food favou rites Mac and Cheese, Chili and Lasagne, homemade soup, and fresh baked goods. And there is a daily special as well.

Everything is made on site in the new, open kitchen.

“We only have 8 tables, which can fill up pretty quickly, and the deli counter is setup to make it easy for take-out, which a lot of people appreciate, especially over the busy lunch hour,” said Shawna.

For Kaitlyn, the restaurant is more than a family-run business, it was a way to bring her family back together.

“My mum was living in Montreal and I wanted her to come back home, so I said if we buy this restaurant and start up a business will you come back. And here she is.”

Lenny’s is currently open 7 days a week, from 6am – 3pm. They serve breakfast until 11, and lunch until 3. They are plan ning to close one day a week, but are not yet sure which day it will be.

They do not have a website set up, yet, but have an active Facebook Page. They can be reached at 613-276-1111. They are located at 4415 Wheatley – at the George Street intersection (across from the Sydenham Library/township office). ■

When it came time for Joyce to think about retirement, that too required some planning, to make sure the agency she has been at the centre of, for close to 3 decades, will continue to thrive. And it took some fund ing.

She went to the Trillium Foundation, for a grant, to facilitate both strategic and succes sion planning.

“The grant has enabled us to prepare for a changeover, and develop the right job de scription for my replacement, Tracy [RiddellKeefe] and for her to be able to work with our small, but strong staff, on a strategic

plan. We were able to get a consultant to come in, and help the group focus, on what we want to do over the next few years.”

For Joyce, retirement is taking some get ting used to. She said she still has anxiety at times, thinking about what has to be done.

“But then I think, wait. I’m retired, I don’t have to worry about that stuff anymore.”

She has a lot of family living near to her, and is enjoying her lakefront property and her pets, and preparing to get back into some hobbies she has neglected over the years.

“I’m just going to coast for a while, before taking anything new on,” she said. ■