Vol.22 No.44

Wood Pellets

LPS Greenhouse Opening

By Wilma Kenny

After several years’ dreaming, plan ning, fundraising and hard work, last week the Loughborough Public School’s new domed greenhouse and kitchen classroom were officially opened. A crowd of students, teachers, friends, parents and community supporters were greeted by a host of the current senior stu dents offering vegetables, dips, bruschet ta, cookies and other delicious treats. The students proudly admitted they’d prepared this food themselves in their new, wellequipped classroom/kitchen.

The greenhouse is a lovely sight, its new raised beds freshly planted with veg etables started in the SFCS greenhouse by the students working with the foodbank garden there.

Senior student Luke Peck welcomed the guests, telling of his move a few years earlier from a Toronto suburb to “this place with a lake and trees and countryside.” He spoke of his pleasure in learning to connect with the natural world, which is

so much more accessible in a place like Sydenham.

Al Macdonald, the teacher who has guided his students through the severalyears’ process to achieve the greenhouse and kitchen, also spoke of people having become separated from the natural world: “Nature is timely, magical — we must re member our place in the natural world; when we learn to care for it, it will care for us: land-based learning empowers us as we learn to grow and cook our own food.”

He emphasized that the very presence of the greenhouse is evidence of the power of community. Support has come from the Kingston/Cataraqui Rotary Club, as well as all the other Rotaries in Kingston, the Township of South Frontenac, Limestone School Board, Trousdale Home Hardware, Loughborough Lions, and many commu nity individuals.

As Macdonald said, “This is a grand beginning, but it is only the beginning: the magic is still to happen! ■

So Far S'No Good in Snow Road

by Jeff Green

K&P Trail development is intended, in part, as a boon to tourism related businesses along its path. But disputes with landowners in North Frontenac who own parts of the trail have delayed its completion.

And the fallout from those disputes is now a detriment to the existing winter tourism season, at least in the short run.

For decades, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has operated the trails each winter, thanks to annual agreements with each landowner along the route.

A year ago, as Frontenac County was planning the up grade to the trail, and had approached landowners along its path, hoping to purchase the trail outright or obtain easements for its use, several landowners balked.

“Historically, these landowners have always kept the former railbed open for snowmobile use, every winter, through license agreements with the local snowmobile clubs ... In 2021 when the County began to communicate with the property owners about its intention to acquire the rail-bed to convert it to year round use, several owners determined that they would not enter into private agree ments with the snowmobile clubs while negotiations were underway with the County,” is how Frontenac County de scribed what happened last year in a report to Council by Manager of Economic Development Richard Allen.

As a result, the trail was closed as a snowmobile trail all the way south to Sharbot Lake, in the winter of 20212022, eliminating one of the provincial trunk lines that the OFSC depends on to promote snowmobile travel across Eastern Ontario, and the province as a whole. It also slowed tourism in communities as far apart as Calabogie and Sharbot Lake.

While Snowmobile traffic on the K&P Trail, south of Sharbot Lake, was slightly higher in 2022 than it had been in 2021, according to Allen, traffic from Sharbot Lake north, was down significantly, and from Clarendon through North Frontenac there was no snowmobile traffic at all.

In late June this year, Frontenac County moved to ex propriate some of properties in the Snow Road area that are on the trail route.

Frontenac County had planned to complete con struction of the trail to the northeastern border of North Frontenac this year, but the project has been delayed

And at their October 19 meeting, Frontenac County Council was informed that the 2022-2023 snowmobile season will be the same as 2021-2022, OFSC Trunk Line E will be closed (See map).

“County staff will continue to work with the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, and other local clubs, towards re-open ing the K&P Trail for winter use. However at this stage of the negotiation process, and assuming that winter weather conditions remain consistent, it can be expected that the 2022-23 snowmobile season will look similar to the 202122 season, especially north of Sharbot Lake,” said Allen.

Grant Penstone, Vice President of the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, appeared before Council at the Oc tober 19 meeting. He explained that the closure of the trail last year crippled the club. They were forced to close several feeder trails that run off the K&P, “because they didn't have anywhere to go, and in order to work around the closure, the club had to redirect resources to create a pathway on trails that were not designed for the amount of traffic that a trunk trail could expect.

“It's like a road system, smaller roads are not designed to carry the traffic that highways are designed to carry,” he said.

He also said that the implications for the OSFC of not having a major corridor were significant as well, and asked if there was any way the county could facilitate the re-opening of the trails.

Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith asked Frontenac County Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender for an update on negotiations.

“We continue to negotiate with several of the property owners and have commenced expropriation as Council has authorised,” he said. “It's the landowners that have blocked the access, not the county, I want to make sure everybody realises that. We continue to negotiate, and we hope to have it done as soon as possible, but it hasn't happened yet. We continue to press forward, and hope to have it open for next year.”

Penstone mentioned that at least in once case, a prop

erty owner, Bob Riddell of Robertsville, was seeking fenc ing along the trail to keep snow mobiles, and ATV's, from leaving the trail and trespassing on his pits.

“Has there been any discussion about that option,” Penstone asked.

“There are ongoing negotiations as part of the expro priation process,” said Pender.

When contacted, Bob Riddell's brother Jim, who also owns a piece of property that is being expropriated, said that he has not had any direct contact from Frontenac County since the expropriation notice was sent to him.

“As far as I know, nothing has really happened at all,” he said. “I know some people along the trail have hired law yers, and they may have been in contact with Frontenac County, but no one has approached me,” he said.

He said that he responded to the expropriation notice by sending a request for review to Frontenac County back in July, and had not heard back.

“They have certainly missed their chance to do any thing this year,” he said. ■

Al Macdonald and a group of students from the LPS class who originated and "sold" the idea of a greenhouse and a classroom/kitchen several years ago: most are now senior students at Sydenham High School.

Covid, The Flu, And Healthcare Staffing Shortages

By Jeff Green

OVID numbers are rising in our region, the flu season is early, and healthcare unions are concerned about staff short ages. It’s a recipe for a difficult start to the winter, and public health is recommending masking in-doors and in crowded outdoor spaces.

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“Consider wearing a well-fitting mask, especially in shared indoor spaces,” is the advice for the general public on the Public Health Ontario website.

But unlike the COVID protocols of 2020 and 2021, which were revoked this spring, there are no mandatory measures in place in Ontario jurisdictions.

Early in October, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, the Medical Officer of Health with Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) said that the number of hospital admissions and the number of people requiring care in the intensive care unit, was “higher than it was during the Delta wave last December, the highest we’ve seen over all.”

And as of last week, that rate had only increased.

On October 25th, there were 26 people

from KFL&A in hospital, of which 5 required intensive care. There were 386 active cases within the high-risk population, and the posi tive testing rate, for the high-risk population that is eligible for testing, was 17.5%.

92 people have died of COVID in the re gion since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 460 per million - which is about 33% of the rate in the rest of Canada (1300+ per million) and 15% of the United States rate (over 3,000 per million).

But it is higher than the rate in jurisdic tions such as Japan, and very much high er than the local rate a year ago.

On November 1, 2021, there were no COVID patients in hospital in KFL&A, and eighteen months into the pandemic, there had been only 6 COVID deaths in the re gion. That was under 4% of the pan Cana dian death rate, and under 1% of the US rate.

Facing the coming demand for both hospital and paramedic services, local healthcare unions held a rally on Tues day, (November 1) outside the emergency department at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) to press for new hiring.

“180 nurses, paramedical, clerical and

support staff would need to be hired imme diately to cope with the influx of patients tied to both COVID and flu infection surges. This is in addition to over 1000 that will be needed in 2023, to just maintain existing patient care and service levels at KHSC in order to deal with population increases, ageing and long-covid” said Dave Verch, a registered practical nurse (RPN) and first vice-president of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE).

“Hospital emergency room (ER) and oth er unit closures, and staffing shortages, will only intensify under the current health hu man resource strategy of the PC provincial government, which is failing patients and hospital staff miserably,” he added, noting that the turnover in hospital staff is current ly at 15%, double the pre-COVID rate.

Hospital staffing shortages are having a spillover effect on paramedic response times, due to increasingly long off-load delays as paramedics must remain with

their patients until emergency room staff are able to take over and provide continu ity of care.

This, along with an increasing demand for service, has led OPSEU Local 462, which represents paramedics working for Frontenac Paramedic Services, to ask for increased investments in paramedic services serving Kingston and Frontenac County.

In 2021, paramedics responded to over 26,500 emergency medical calls in Kings ton and Frontenac County. From Janu ary to June 2022, there was an 11.89% increase in calls compared to the same period in 2021, according to information provided by the union local.

“Actual call volumes have far exceeded projected growth, of 4.5% per year, but staffing levels have not kept up with this increased demand for paramedic ser vices,” said Shauna Dunn, president of OPSEU 462. ■

Editorial

KFL&A COVID Advantage Dissipates

By Jeff Green

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arly on in COVID, the KFL&A region was the best place to be in Can ada. The reason for that was that KFL&A was the only region that did not see any major outbreaks in long term care facilities, and we were able and will ing to isolate when the first COVID orders came out.

We were one of the first communities to have a mask mandate in place, and we had one of the highest rates of vaccina tion in the province. On November 1st of 2021, only 6 COVID deaths had been reported in the re gion, and the local tracking had remained effective for 18 months. On that date,

tients in local hospitals.

Our death rate was 4% of the rate in Canada as a whole, and less than one per cent of the rate in the United States.

Since then, our death rate has been about the same as the rest of Can ada and about 50% of the rate in the United States.

The KFL&A advantage did not survive the Delta or Omicron waves. As some may recall, in early December of last year, the combination of an outdoor Christmas market in Am herstview and a national rugby tournament attend ed by the Queen’s Rugby team, made this region the hot spot for the Delta vari ant.

Now, Omicron and its variants are moving freely through our communities, hospitalisations and ICU admissions are regularly increasing, and there are calls from healthcare work ers for more support.

Some of the concerns that were stated as justi fications for public health measures early in the pan demic, that our already stressed healthcare sys tem would be at risk from large numbers of COVID patients taking up resourc es, that the flu and COVID seasons would become

intermingled, causing con fusion among health care workers and the public at large, are now coming to pass.

And the restrictions are gone, and aren’t coming back, in our region and the province as a whole. We have an effective vac cine, at least in terms of limiting the numbers of us who will become very sick with COVID, and that is preventing some truly dire outcomes.

Unfortunately, the up take of the most recent dose of vaccine has been relatively weak. There are reasons for this. Vaccine fatigue, COVID fatigue, and some confusion over how long people who have had COVID (and a lot of people have had COVID) should wait before tak ing their next vaccine.

The recommendation is 6 months, with a minimum of 3 months, according to the province.

Some people are be ginning to wear masks in doors, as a precaution, but only some.

All in all, it looks like we are in for a long, cold, COVID infused winter, and no less so in our re gion than anywhere else in North America. ■

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Pickleballers Present CF Council with Options

By Craig Bakay

The Central Frontenac Pickleball Com mittee presented Council with a couple of options at the Oct. 25 regular meeting but it may be awhile before either be comes an outcome.

Spokesperson Sandy Robertson told Council that having the pickleball courts remain where they are at the former Sharbot Lake Public School was the pre ferred option but a second location near across from the Township Office would be acceptable.

“When (the pickleball committee) made their presentation at the June 28 Council meeting, they asked for a commitment that the current location of the pickleball courts be preserved so that they could be upgraded,” she said. “At that time, Council could not commit to that location because that site is being considered for a housing project.

“As the configuration of the housing project was unknown, Council wanted to keep all options open.”

However, she said, the situation has changed somewhat. At the Sept. 20 Spe cial Council meeting regarding the viabil ity of using communal services to provide water and sewage disposal to the housing project, FoTenn and Pinchin presented two building scenarios — one with two buildings and a total of 50 units and an other with one building o 45 units which retained the pickleball courts.

“Although these scenarios were pre sented just as conceptual so as to dem onstrate the potential of the communal

servicing, these scenarios showed that it is possible to get a large number of hous ing units in place without removing the ex isting pickleball court,” she said.

She said the committee also believes that the pickleball courts would likely be a selling point for future renters.

“If Council decides that the committee’s preferred option is still not viable because of the tentative nature of the development planning, the committee would like to rec ommend that Council grant permission to the committee and the Sharbot Lake Pick leball Club to proceed with plans to build new courts north of the Township Office parking lot,” she said.

Because of a reasonably level and sta ble base, revamping the existing courts would cost about $80,000, based on es timates provided by South Frontenac’s Tim Laprade, who has some experience with South’s four pickleball locations and corroborated by Kathleen White and Kelli McRoberts.

The committee estimated a new four or six court facility in the secondary location would cost about $120,000-$140,000 as it would require leveling and the addition and compaction of fill as well as some minor rerouting of the Tay-Havelock Trail, which would remain convergent with the K & P Trail south of Thompson’s Cut until past the pickleball courts before turning south and connecting to the existing trail that runs south of Railway Heritage Park.

“The Sharbot Lake Pickleball Club re mains committed to funding the construc tion of this project through grants and do nations,” she said. “No Township money is expected for the construction.”

However, Mayor Frances Smith said: “keep in mind that grants have to be for

all of the Township so there will have to be fundraising efforts.”

At any rate, it will be up to the newly elected Council to decide as this Council passed a motion recommending the mat ter be brought to the next Council.

“We will keep having pickleball until we can have permanent pickleball,” said Smith.

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Treasurer Michael McGovern called the budget to actuals report “a pleasant sur prise.

“We’re $75,000 ahead of last year but electricity and fuel bills will bring the final numbers closer to zero.” tha last Word

Mayor Frances Smith thanked all the unsuccessful candidates for Council for

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running and said: “remember, there’s al ways another election around the corner.”

However, Coun. Bill MacDonald, who lost in his bid for another term on Council wasn’t so sure.

“Having run in nine municipal elections and two provincial, I’d like to thank ev erybody for the support I’ve received,” he said. “But, as far as burning my (election) signs goes, I think it probably will hap pen.”

Coun. Tom Dewey, who decided not to run for re-election, told Council that this was likely his last meeting.

“The next meeting is Nov. 7 and I’ll be deer hunting,” he said.

Which prompted Mayor Frances Smith to urge all the deer hunters to “get your deer early and make the meeting.” ■

Live Theatre at OSO Hall

Submitted by Pamela Giroux

Last November NFLT, with Covid proto cols in place, held a successful fund raiser called "On with the Show" at OSO Hall. At the fundraiser it was announced that the first production at the newly reno vated OSO Hall would be "The Red Lamp" The story of how this play was selected is the focus of this article.

During the Covid lockdown in February 2020, my friend Judi Montgomery, sent me an email that caught my attention and imagination. Judi was researching ances try and decided to check archiveofnews paper.com. Since she has family connec tions to Sharbot Lake she entered it into the website's search engine. To her sur prise an article appeared written in the Ot tawa Citizen dated August 1922 with the title "An Amateur Play at Sharbot Lake". It described the first show ever performed at the newly constructed OSO Memorial

Hall, which was built to honour local sol diers who fought in the Great War. With mounting curiosity she read the review of"The Red Lamp", a comedy in two Acts. Judi is a great fan of NFLT so she emailed me immediately and forwarded the article from the Ottawa Citizen.

As I read through the list of cast mem bers in 1922 it dawned on me that I met these people in 1966 when I arrived in Sharbot Lake for my first teaching assign ment at Sharbot Lake High School. The people who had performed in "The Red Lamp" in 1922 were now seniors. How extraordinary to read about people I once knew who performed on stage so many years ago and are now long gone. Here was a unique opportunity to bring this play to the stage exactly 100 years later at our newly renovated OSO Hall and NFLT's new venue! After reading through a copy of the play the NFLT Executive decided unanimously that "The Red Lamp" should be revisited with a few alterations by Di rector, Jeff Siamon. So the curtain will rise this November at OSO Hall for an historic revival of "The Red Lamp".

First show is Thursday November 24, next Friday November 25, and Sunday November 27 (matinee) On With The Show!! ■

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rhonda Watkins

613-264-5325

rhonda139@gmail.com

Everybody is talking about the delicious St Kilian's Church soup and sandwich lunch and the super selection of arts and crafts that is coming up this Sat Nov 5 from 10am-2pm at the Clar-Mill Hall at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna! Have you visited the annual Plevna Christmas Craft Sale yet? It is always filled with a fabulous selection of Christmas Gift ideas; including custom designed shirts, wine glasses, jewellery, knit, crocheted and sewn items and so much more!! They hope to see you there!!

The next weight loss challenge weigh-in will take place this

• Sun Nov 6 in Ardoch. If you are interested in losing weight and getting healthier and maybe being one of the lucky winners, this may be the challenge for you!! For more information, you can contact me at 613 264-5325 or visit the weight loss challenge Facebook page.

Clarendon Central Public School's delicious Pepperettes ar• rive at the school today, Thurs Nov 3 for pickup! I can't wait!!

The Shamrock Bakery in Plevna is closed up for another• season! They would like to thank everybody for coming in and for all the fun! They look forward to seeing you next year!

The Snow Road Snowmobile Club still has sled raffle tickets

• available! Don't miss out on your chance to win the 2 sleds and trailer package!! Tickets are available at Arnott Brothers Con struction in Perth, Crains Construction in Maberly, Highland Store in Mcdonalds Corners, Highland Maintenance and Repair on Robertson Lake and Palmerston Lake Marina in Ompah. You can also etransfer Alice Gilchrist at a.gilchrist1020@gmail. com. Alice also sells club 50/50 tickets by etransfer. If you visit the Snow Road Snowmobile Club Facebook page, you can also track where and when Ruth Wark sets up a table to sell the tickets.

The 2022 North Frontenac Santa Claus Parade is Sat Dec 3!

• The parade route leaves the Township office at 6pm and travels east on hwy 506/509, ending at the Ompah Community Center. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade! If you would like to enter a float please contact Dillon Boles at 613 650-7746.

The Christmas party will be at 2pm at the Ompah Community Center Where children can visit with Santa and have their pic ture taken and there will also be face painting and crafts!

Deer hunting season starts next week and if you are a movie• lover and you and your friends want to borrow some great DVD's in the evenings for your hunting camp, The Plevna Library is the place to visit!! They have an awesome selection and all you need is a DVD player and a library card!! Our Plevna Library hours are Tues and Thurs 2-4 and 5-7 and Fri and Sat 10-1!! Good Luck to all the hunters and may you all enjoy a happy• and safe hunt!!

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Karen Brawley 613-376-9848

Hey Sydenham, sorry for being missing in action, that virus• called Covid managed to find me. Please do yourselves and those around you a favour as we go into this cold and flu sea son, be responsible and respectful. Nobody likes cooties.

Trousdale’s Foodland is making quite a scene… the launch• of a new rewards program on November 3rd, Scene+ is coming to your local grocery store. As of November 2nd your Air Miles collector points will no longer be accepted. Scene+ is here and it’s super exciting, see in store for more details.

Also winter hours have started at Foodland, Monday to Fri• day 8am-7pm, Sunday 8am-6pm. As we head into the holiday season, don’t forget we have so many amazing options for your holiday needs right here in our village, thanks to all our amazing local businesses for all you do.

The Halloween fundraiser dance held at SHS was a spook• tacular event, many memories were made, the reunion next year should be quite a thing.

November 8th be sure to roll up your sleeves and roll on up• to Keeley Road to get your flu shot, the last clinic was very well organized, so from 3-8pm, grab your health card and head to

2490 Keeley Road if you’re looking for your annual flu shot. Masks are strongly encouraged.

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Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

BellRock Hall is hosting a performance by the Blue Skies

• Community Fiddle Orchestra on Sunday November 6 at 2 pm. This orchestra was established 20 years ago with the goal of preserving and teaching traditional fiddle music and skills. Led by Cindy Mccall, they will provide a variety of fiddle tunes. Toes will be tapping! Admission is a free-will offering.

There will be a Remembrance Service on Friday, November• 11 at 10:50 am at the Verona Cenotaph. Contact the Verona Community Association by email vca@xplornet.ca if you wish to lay a wreath.

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.

The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) commit• tee wish to invite you to a free lunch and presentation on Wills and Power of Attorney by Michelle Foxton of Michelle L. Fox ton Professional Corporation on Friday, November 18, Topics will include estate planning, the purpose and benefits of estate planning, powers of attorney and scenarios your beneficiaries and trustees may find themselves in if they are without a will. This will be held at the Grace Hall, Sydenham. Reservations are required as seating is limited. You may register online at www.frontenacsalt.ca or by calling the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) at 613-376-6477 no later than Monday November 14.

Christmas in the Village, the annual Craft Fair will be held• Saturday, November 19 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Free admission.

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Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186

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The Kennebec Rec. Committee would like to thank all of the kids, and the parents who attended the Halloween Party last Saturday. It was a wonderful turn out with crafts. games and give aways. Thanks also to all of the volunteers who helped make the party a great success!!

The Arden United Church is continuing Coffee and Con

• versation Thursday mornings, at 10am. Bible study will start Wednesday November 9 at 7pm. All are welcome.

There is a lot of news this week from the Arden Legion, so• we’ll start with the Charity Bingo, Thursday nights at 6pm sharp.

Although it was a small crowd in attendance the first time, a great deal of fun was had and President Moore encourages others to join in. Bring your dabbers and have a good time. Eu chre follows Bingo. November is membership renewal month so make sure you stop into the Legion before November 30 to cash in on Early Bird. There will be volunteers present Mon day, Wednesday and Fridays from 5pm till close and Thursdays 1pm till close, who can take your dues.

With Remembrance Day just around the corner don’t forget

• to purchase your poppies either at the branch or at the Post Office. Services in Arden will begin at 11am at the Commu nity Centre. There will be a reception at the branch after the service.

It was great running into Tim & Penny Cota a while ago. It• was a time of catching up and wishing each other well.

The Sharbot Lake and District are holding another “All You• Can Eat Breakfast”, November 12, 8am to 11am at the Oso Hall. Proceeds for this breakfast will be donated to the Salva tion Army Christmas Baskets.

A little bird told me that Sharbot Lake may be getting a visit• December 4 from Santa. When I get more information on that special visit, I will let you know.

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amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653

amandapantrey@outlook.com

Congratulations to Ron Sleeth and Norm Roberts in their• successful campaign for the two seats of council for Storrington District. Ron Vandewal won re-election in the mayoral race, so Storrington is by and large in the same shape (representation wise) as we were before the election. If you have any questions or comments for our Councillors, you can call Ron Sleeth at 613-353-2475 or Norm Roberts at 613-353-7182.

Be sure to head to the Battersea United Church this Satur• day (Nov 5th) for a Ham Supper. 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 613-353-2846.

There is a drive-thru flu shot clinic happening on November• 8th from 3pm – 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.

There will be a Remembrance Day Ceremony once again

• at Sandhill Cemetery on November 11th, the service starts at 10:45am.

There is a Christmas Vendors Market at the Inverary United• Church on November 12th from 10am – 3pm.

I’ve been working 25/7 to come up with a joke about daylight• savings time.

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Stephanie regent stephanieregent@gmail.com

The LOL Lions Club will be collecting monies during their

• Hunter’s Toll Road November 3-6th. This helps to support our Community so please be generous. They will also be holding a Remembrance Day Service on November 11th at 1 pm fol lowed by refreshments.

The Lions are offering a Dine-in or Take-out Ham dinner to• help support Diabetes Canada on November 12th. Dinner in cludes ham, scalloped potatoes, bread roll, mixed vegetables and dessert

Price: $20 Two seatings available - please reserve your seat:• 4:30pm and 6:00pm Alternatively order for pick up by the 8th of November from Lynn 613 336 9426 or email eventslionsclubo flandolakes@gmail.com

For the past 50 years the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program has

• provided the children of our community with affordable swim ming lessons at Bon Echo to ensure they stay safe around our lakes. This year The Friends of Bon Echo has received approv al from FedDev Ontario to allocate $25,000 of our grant funding to support this incredible program. Thanks to Beth Hasler, Mary Kelly and team for all the work they do to keep our kids safe, and thanks to FedDev for providing us with the opportunity to fund such an important service to our community.

Only 3 more Saturdays until the Lions Club of Land O'Lakes

• Santa Claus Parade!

Spots are filling up fast! The Kawartha Kavaliers Marching• Band, ATV's, Cars, Trucks, Dogs, Boats, Trikes, Walking & Dancing groups and of course Santa! If you or a group would like to participate in the Lions Club of Land O'Lakes Santa Claus Parade in Northbrook on Saturday, November 26th at 1pm. Please Contact me (Lion Maude) now to secure your Spot in the parade and ask for your Registration Package!

Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon

Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100

www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca

tension type Headaches

Tension-type headaches are one of the most common forms of headaches, yet they are not well understood. Most people describe having a band of pressure around their head that can last from 30 minutes to a week. Tension headaches can be related to muscles tightening in the back of the neck and improper alignment of the joints of the spine. One of the best ways to combat tension headaches is through lifestyle changes. Here are some helpful tips:

exercise Regularly: This can help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Exercise relieves stress, relaxes your muscles and increases the levels of beta-endorphins, which are your body’s natural stress relievers.

Relax Your Muscles: Muscle tension is associated with tension headaches. Applying heat or ice to sore muscles in the shoulders and the back of the neck may ease the tension. Massage is another way to relieve muscle tension. Gently massage the muscles of your head, neck, and shoulders with your fingertips. Or have someone else do the massage for you. A warm bath can also do wonders for those tight, achy and stiff muscles.

perfect Your posture: Good posture can help keep your muscles from tensing up and reduce strain on your body. A jutting head combined with slumped shoulders can cause fatigue and tension in your neck and upper back.

Record Your Headaches: Record when your headaches occur and what you were doing before they started. Try to recognize the factors that cause or aggravate your headaches. Pay attention to any changes in your usual headaches, such as frequency, duration, or intensity, or if your headaches begin to worry you.

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by Jeff Green

Watersheds Canada, as well regional conservation au thorities, the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations, and other conservation oriented groups and individuals, has put on Lakelinks in late October since 2001.

Until 2020, the one day series of presentations was also an important networking event for participants, held in most years at the Perth Civitan Club.

Since 2020, however, it has been a virtual event, mak ing it less effective in terms of networking, but remaining a good source of information about a variety of topics.

It was also a cherished annual gathering of Gord Rod gers, who worked with lake associations on lake plans, was the chair of the Frontenac Stewardship Council, and lived on Thirteen Island Lake with his wife Barb.

After Gord died of cancer, an award in his honour has been presented annually at the Lake Links conference as well.

Because the conference focuses on issues pertaining to lakes in Eastern Ontario, the topics tend to be relevant to the lakes in the Frontenac County region, and this year was no exception.

This year, there were four presentations.

The first was by Dr. Jesse Vermaire of the Carleton University Geography and Environmental Sciences De partment. His wide ranging talk, titled “Promoting Eco logical Resilience in Lake Ecosystems in Response to Environmental Change” looked first at the onset of what geologists are calling the Anthropocene era, which began in around 1950. Anthopocene refers to an era where the main driver of geological changes, for the first time in the planets history, is human activity.

“The dramatic changes in the planet that have hap pened within the life span of a person, 70 years or so, are unprecedented, certainly in human history,” he said.

Before geologists officially declare the onset of the An thropocene Era, they are considering whether the chang es that are occurring will be apparent when sediments are looked at a million years ago, and said that determi nation is close to being made.\

“There were 1.8 billion people on the planet in 1913, and there are 8 billion now, there were 1.1 million motor vehicles, then and there are 1 billion now. There were no commercial air flights, and there are now 9 million each year in the United States alone,” he said, to illustrate some of the changes.

A lot of the changes in human society that have taken place have had positive impacts for people. In terms of levels of nutrition, lifespan, and quality of life generally across the planet, there have been dramatic improve ments, he said.,

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one is climate change,” he said. “If we are entering the Anthropocene, it does not mean that we are going to have this dystopian future of devastation, however. We have a lot of knowledge what needs to be done for a good Anthropocene, if we can make use of it.”

When looking at lakes and watersheds, he said that the factors that will determine their health, the first is Re sistance, the ability of the ecosystem to protect against changes. The second is Resilience, the ability to recover from disturbances, and the third is Response, how the lake responds to stressers.

He then discussed two issues that are familiar to lakes in our region, algae blooms and the invasive Eurasian Milfoil.

He talked about studies that look Dog and Cranberry Lakes in South Frontenac, which have been dealing with alga blooms over the past decade.

Referring the work of Queen's University Biologist John Small on lake in Frontenac Park that has little impact from human activity, but is shallow and high in phosphorous, Small has found that the impact of a longer ice-free sea son, and warmer water for a longer time, has been to increase the number and severity of algal blooms.

The main drivers of the blooms are phosphorous (30%) and water temperature,(38.5%) he said, “and the only factor that can be locally controlled is the phosphorous levels.”

He also looked briefly at efforts to abate the expan sion of Eurasian Millfoil, referring to Malcolm and Ardioch Lakes, and the use of burlap to attempt to diminish the Millfoil spread while encouraging other more beneficial aquatic plants to return.

The second presentation dealt directly with Asian Mil foil.

Fred McConnel is fromthe Wollaston Lake Property Owners Association. Wollaston Lake is located in Hast ings County, near Bancroft. It has some large swaths of Asian Milfoil on shallow parts of the lake.

One of the things his association is doing, using drone technology, is to track the spread of the Milfoil.

They are also using mechanical means to remove Mil foil, monitoring the impact of that effort, which has a risk factor if the method of removal results in fragmentation, whereby small fragments of the plant are released, only to float away and begin a new cycle of growth.

They are also experimenting with some large scale use of burlap to block out the milfoil at the bottom of the lake, hopefully to be replaced by native plants that will emerge from beneath the burlap when it biodegrades.

The key to success according to McConnel, is educa tion.

“We need to educate, educate, educate. To do that we must involve local stakeholders, including municipal gov ernments, to keep other invasives out, and partner with experts to integrate our efforts into a broader lake health plan,” he said.

The final two presentations at Lake Links explored the municipal connections that are important for efforts to ensure water and ecosystem health in lakes. One was

The Committee is relatively young, and is designed to provide a forum for ecosystem issues to be brought to council, and to support a grant program for local ecologi cal efforts.

Christine Woods, Senior Planner for the township, was one of the presenters.

She said that South Frontenac is “trying to balance growth requirements with an intent to go slow and main tain the lifestyle that makes the township attractive to the people who live here.

There are 120 names lakes in South Frontenac, 19,000 permanent and 11,000 seasonal residents, and a popu laiotn density that has grown by 15%. 92% of the sea sonal residents, and 27% of the permanent residents live on waterfront.”

The Lake Ecosystem Committee was approved in April of 2020 and after developing a terms of reference it held its first meeting in November of the same year, two years ago this month, The Committee is made up of two coun cillors, the Mayor, and 6 community appointees.

One of the committee members, Gillian Lash, said that the committee has an educational role for both the public and council, and in addition to working on the grant pro gram is has been a good way to leverage the “knowledge and skills of the local community for the benefit of the township as a whole”.

She said the commitment of council has been crucial.”

“The Mayor and councillors have been to every sin gle meeting of the committee, which demonstrates their commitment, and with what I call the gene pool of the community members, there is a lot of potential to lever age knowledge and skills,” she said.

“The common threat on the committee is a passion and desire for positive change.” ■

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For further information contact the undersigned.

Dated this 28th day of October 2022

Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

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by the Big Rideau Lake Association about relations with local municipalities bordering Big Rideau Lake, and the final one was about the South Frontenac Lake Ecosys tem Advisory Committee.

Lichty Ready To Learn The Ropes, As Higgins Moves On

on Higgins walked into the North Frontenac Township office last Monday Night as a two term Mayor, secure in his role in the township and in the building. The Mayor is not the boss in that building, that is the role of the Chef Administrative Officer, but is still integral to the way the place operates as its link to the community, and to other political levels both municipal and provincial.

Minutes later, Higgins was no longer that link.

“It’s the only job I’ve had that ended with no notice at all,” he said, adding “I didn’t see it coming. It was a bit of a surprise.”

He said that he knew that there were people who were unhappy, “but I did not think it was a significant majority. I figured it was going to be a race, the way that Gerry was going about it, advertising and door knocking the way he was. I certainly wish him well, but no, I did not see it coming.”

In the past, the changeover to the new council took place 6 in early December, and councils would meet in caretaker mode in late October and early Novem ber, but that has changed this year.

The new council will be installed in November, in or der to choose a second Frontenac County represen tative to join Mayor elect Gerry Lichty in time for the county inauguration on November 30. There are no meetings scheduled in North Frontenac at this time, although that will change soon.

Ron Higgins went to a previously scheduled Kala dar-Barrie committee meeting last Friday, and he will preside over Remembrance Day Ceremonies on No vember 11 at the Cenotaph at the Clar-Mil Hall, but other than that, he is done.

He said that he was pretty well over his disappoint ment over losing within a day of the election, “I did find myself wondering in the days after that, why I was not getting any emails. It was that sudden a change.”

But with a work to do on his home, a full life with his wife Wendy, he expects to take a few months before looking for a new project.

“I need to be busy,” he said, adding that he might take on some short term consulting if an opportunity comes his way, “but I’m not going to do anything for a couple of months.”

His original plan had been to only serve two terms as Mayor, and changed his mind about a year ago, af ter considering a run for provincial politics, and even though he lost this election, he leaves municipal poli tics without reservations.

“I was open and transparent throughout. I may have said some things that people did not want to hear at times, but I have no regrets about anything that I did.”

He said that bringing stability to the township fire department, presiding over the upgrades to the town ship office, and over a culture of support and mentor ship among township staff, and the professionalism of North Frontenac Council are some of the achieve ments of his time in office.

His relationship with Frontenac County has not been as smooth, particularly over the last year or so, but he has no regrets on that score either.

“I haven’t heard from anyone at Frontenac County since the election,” he said. “I guess that says some thing.”

For Gerry Lichty, it was a different week. The first order of business was to remove his election signs from across the township.

By Jeff Green

Then he began to consider who he was going to be sitting around the council table with for the next four years.

“It’s going to be a different council. There are three new people, including myself, and the next month will be about orientation for those of us who are new,” he said.

He understands that there will be pressures on the council because he ran on a promise of change,

“I have to live up to all of those expectations, based on my campaign,” he said.

But it will be baby steps at first.

“Orientation is first and then we will turn to strategic planning, and work on the capital budget. I want to canvas council to see what their priorities are well,” he said.

One bylaw he expects to redress is the Recreational Vehicle bylaw that was approved last year.

It is a very disliked piece, and needs to be changed,” he said.

But aside from that he said he will take some time to how the township staff is organised.

“As a council, we need to get a feel for the capac ity of our organisation, because if we ask staff to do something, we need to know if the capacity is there, or if more staffing is required and what those osts are. We can’t just throw extra work at people.”

Over the course of the next few months he said that work on a short term rental bylaw, addressing lake association concerns, changes to the way the town ship treats private lanes from a land perspective, and working on the first budget of the new council, will be priorities.

“I think it is going to be different, and I want to make sure we are as progressive as we possibly can be,” he said.

He said that he has met with Mayor Higgins, and wants to assure voters that he does not intend to move backwards on the progress the township made over the last eight years.

“As I said in my campaign, I think we are a well run township. I intend to find out how it is run, and to make it better where I can.” ■

Festival of Trees is Back in 2022

Submitted by Debbie Waite

L ooking for a great kick start to the holiday season?

Be sure to check out this year's Festival of Trees! Christmas is coming and so is the return of the Festival. Folks, we invite you to mark Dec. 2nd & 3rd on your calendar.

This year's Festival will be a 2-day event kicked off by a luncheon at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn on Friday Dec. 2nd announcing the judges favourites. Following lunch, the doors of Oso Hall will open to reveal a magi cal Christmas montage of beautifully decorated trees, artwork, holiday baskets filled with all manner of treats and treasures, gifts from local businesses - all to be raffled off to lucky winners. The theme of the Festival is: "My Favourite Things”.

The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for Villages Beautiful a volunteer group committed to enhancing the spaces where we work and play. The Festival pro vides the villages of Central Frontenac with a financial resource for beautification plans in their respective communities. The monies raised are put toward the purchase of flowers, trees and small landscape proj ects that complement our natural landscape and give us pride in the places that we live.

If you would like more information, or wish to con tribute to the Festival by way of donation – through the purchase of a tree for decoration or giving an item or gift that can be raffled please contact: villagesbeauti ful2000@gmail.com.

The deadline for entries is Nov. 25th, We look forward to seeing you at the Festival. It really is one of "My Fa vourite Things"! ■

the townships of South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac would like to extend our appreciation to the Frontenac News and Jeff Green for providing extensive coverage of the 2022 Municipal Election.

thank you for organizing and moderating the all Candidates Meetings for the three townships, which provided an opportunity for residents to hear the positions of the Candidates running for Municipal Council.

Thank You – Fritsch

My heartfelt thanks to the voters in addington Highlands ward 1 for your support. i am looking forward to the next four years, working with our community both residents and seasonal, working with our new council, and working with our Township Staff. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve you again, and i will do my best to stay in touch with you and help move our community forward.

tony fritsch

Thank You ~ Gowd Y

thank you to the residents of district 4 Hinchinbrooke for their continued support in the election! Looking forward to representing you for the next four years!

Nicki Gowdy

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Thank You - Leonard i would like to thank all of my supporters throughout my campaign. voters, campaign team, especially my wife puddy and all of my family for their huge support. i look forward to the next 4 years to serve the people of portland district and south frontenac township.

ray Leonard

Thank You - Trueman thank you to my family, supporters and and the residents of Loughborough district, for their support in the election. i look forward to representing you on south frontenac coucil for the next four years.

scott trueman

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C AMPBELL , George James

it is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father George James campbell in his 96th year. George passed away peacefully with his family by his side on sept 25th, 2022 at KGH. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joan, daughters donna (Jim) Missouri, susan (carlos) costa rica, anne (Harold) Kingston, great grandchild and nieces and nephews. George called the family cottage at eagle Lake his home and spent 54 summers there with family and friends. His spirit and love will be with us always.

Thank You ~ Leschynsky

the family of Gregory (Gery) Leschynsky would like to thank all who attended his celebration of Life here at his home in denbigh on october 1st. we are so grateful for all the sincere and touching condolence cards and floral offerings that we received and still continue to get and can't thank you enough.

He will not be forgotten.

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N ELLES, Kelly went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on october 27, 2022. Kelly Nelles in his 61st year. dear husband of dianne. fondly remembered by children John, cameron, alex and darcy. son of Marion Nelles and the late Neil Nelles. Brother of Kevin (wendy) Nelles, sherry (Joe) schaefer and Carolanne (Jeff) McCann. Kelly will be missed by many nieces and nephews. friends will be received at the Harrowsmith free Methodist church Monday october 31 from 6-9pM. funeral will be held at Harrowsmith f.M.c tuesday November 1 at 11aM. interment: wilmer cemetery. donations to the Harrowsmith f.M.c. Gospel concert Ministry would be appreciated by the family. arrangements entrusted to Lyons funeral Home, westport. online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca.

Victoria Hilda May Neilsen (St. Pierre)

November 11, 1927- october 28, 2022

Hilda was born at home in a log cabin on a farm in northern frontenac county, ontario to first world war bride edith stevens of wimbledon, england and canadian war veteran thomas Joseph st. pierre. she was born on remembrance day nine years after the cessation of the Great war. she was delivered by the local midwife Magnora Neilsen of sharbot Lake, and in an act of efficient planning, her mother-in-law to be. Hers was a long life voyage of nearly 95 years. she was pre-deceased by her beloved husband peter Hemming (1990) and brother angus and many of her closest friends, relatives and neighbours. family was central to her life. Loving mother to seven children and their partners (Gerald and denise Neilsen, shirley and ron Griese, Linda and Harvey Heyman, Louise and chris white, carl and Jody Neilsen, sheila and Blair Lawson, debby and the late don whan. delighted grandmother to eleven ( Laura and paul Neilsen, Justin and ryan Heyman, Jason, aaron and carla white, todd and scott Neilsen, Brittani Lawson and Meagan whan). doting great-grandmother to six (Marley, thalia, Layla, Nate, sawyer and Georgia).

she raised her children at 591 alfred street in Kingston and was an active participant in their school activities and the lives of several grandchildren and neighbourhood children. she retained her interest in and joy of young children to the very end. Her happy spot was the family cottage at sharbot Lake where she was able to participate in the outdoor joys of her youth including fending off mosquitoes while gathering wild berries and morel mushrooms! there she enjoyed visits from many of her nearest relatives of the extensive Neilsen and st. pierre families, the latter family comprising 64 first cousins. the family will receive friends at the Gordon f tompkins funeral Home, central chapel 49 colborne st., Kingston on friday, November 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. funeral service in the chapel to follow at 12:00 Noon. interment oconto cemetery 3 pM. a livestream of Hilda’s funeral will be available through a link on the funeral home website www.gftompkinscentral.ca available on the morning of the funeral.

Here are this month’s highlights: Nov. 4: Moon passes 3 degrees south of Neptune 4 am. Moon slips 2 degrees south of Jupi ter early evening. Nov. 6: Daylight Savings Time ends 2 am. Nov. 8: Full Moon oc curs. Several names come to mind - Deer Rutting Full Moon, Frost Full Moon, and Rivers Freezing Full Moon. Most have in common the word “FREEZING”! The deer, of course, are doing their best to stay warm. There is a Total Eclipse of the Moon in ear ly morning. Nov. 11: Remembrance Day. Moon passes near Mars in early morning. Nov. 14: Moon is at apogee – 402,569 Km. Nov. 16: Last quarter Moon. Nov. 17: Leonid meteor shower peaks. Nov. 23: New Moon. Nov. 26: Moon at perigee – 360,710 Km. Nov. 28: Moon passes 4 degrees south of Saturn at midnight EST. Nov. 30: First quarter Moon. At 9 pm, Mars comes closest to Earth – 80.6 million Km. That’s a wrap! Layer up, stay warm and keep looking up!

Follow the links below for information and upcoming events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve: www.northfrontenac. com/en/open-for-business/dark-sky-pre serve.aspx#

Also check https://rasc.ca/ottawa-centre for area news and events.

Useful books, star charts and related items for beginners and through to ad vanced amateurs can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscrip tion to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website.

Fill me in on your observations and send me your questions. I welcome emails and all feedback. You can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@ sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! ■

Card of Thanks

THANK YOU - M EEKS

i would like to say thank you to everyone in district 2 who supported me throughout the election.

sincere thanks, dan Meeks

TOWNSHIP OF C ENT r A l Fr ONTENAC

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

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Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

Christmas Lights Contest. More details to fol low in the next month.

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Kelli Mcrobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

nese dinner and Quarter Auction. At the club at 4041 Colebrooke Road, Harrowsmith. Din ner starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $18 for active members and $20 for non-members available at harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com or call 613549-2937.

he Denbigh Recreation Committee was very

• pleased with the fantastic turn out for the chil dren’s Halloween Party on Saturday. It was great to see all the children and their families joining in all the activities. Your participation makes it all worth it for the volunteers. Thank you to all who made it a special day.

The Snider Family had a family reunion this• past weekend, with unlimited food, live music and lots of visiting. It is great to see social activities in our community.

Land O’ Lakes Community Services is host• ing Denbigh Diner’s on Monday November 7th at 11am to 1pm. at the Denbigh Hall. On the menu is sausages and sauerkraut; all for $10. Betty will be calling or you can RSVP to her at 613-333-2366.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is hosting a• Hunters Lasagna 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

LARC’s Early ON playgroups are designed• for caregivers and their children aged 0 - 6. They are a place to discuss parenting with registered ECE’s, get acquainted with your local family resources, meet new people and spend meaningful times with the children in your lives. The playgroup runs from 10am to 12noon at the AHCC Denbigh on Friday No vember 4th, 18th and December 2nd, 16th. It is a great program and a fun way to meet oth ers in the community.

Christmas is just around the corner and the• Denbigh Recreation 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

Congratulations to Kim and Dave Perry,• owners and operators of Food Less Trav elled in Verona, on receiving the Ambassador Award. Kim and her staff created a program at the start of the pandemic to connect food do nors with community members who needed a little extra food for the table. Taking care of her community at such an uncertain time is just one expression of how Kim and Dave demon strate the values and spirit of Frontenac Am bassadors Kim and Dave, thank you for your contributions to business in Frontenac. "

Thanks to the Central Frontenac Road Crew• for grading White Lake, again, and improving the drainage to the west beside the hill.

Well done to the Sharbot Lake Pickleball• Club for their presentation and request to Council for a confirmed location for their resurfaced courts. Fingers crossed that the new Council will consider and vote, soonest.

Keep your eyes open for a lost dog in the• area of Fitzgerald Rd/Westport Road/Glen dower. Large tan dog with a collar and a length of lead attached, very friendly but will be fear ful. If located please call 343-364-1629, Bren da Repaye.

6th Annual Craft Sale: 6522 Road 38, Ve• rona Nov 17th, 10-6, Nov 18th, 10-6 and Nov 19th, 10-2. See details on Facebook.

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

Rebekah’s pie sale - Apple, strawberry rhu• barb, 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

Friday, November 25, the Harrowsmith and• District Social & Athletic Club is once again pleased to announce their semi-annual Chi

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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

Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHotoCoPY SErViCES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear build ing, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

PuMP REPaIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Ve rona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

rEliaBlE HaNdYMaN 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.

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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.

Saturday, November 12 is the Roberta Stru

• thers Memorial Craft & Bake Sale between 09am and 2pm at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. Lunch will be available. To rent a table please call 613-372-2410.

Home “Kimmy fund”. Doors will open at 4pm and dinner will be served at 5pm followed by the auction. Tickets must be purchased in ad vance. They can be bought at the Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Ve rona. Cost is $20. For more information call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, November 19 will be the

• Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church An nual Craft Fair from 09am to 2:30pm, at 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Call 613-372-1238 for more information. Admission is free.

Sunday, November 20, there will be a Chi

• nese dinner and silent auction at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Almost

The Rebekah’s are having a 12 days of• Christmas draw. Tickets are $5 each or 3/$10. You could win a 32” smart TV, $100 cash and much more. Tickets can be purchased at the Golden Links Hall on Tuesday mornings from 10am – 12noon and Thursday afternoons from 3pm - 5pm. First draw will be December 1st with the last one on December 12th. All proceeds going to the Almost Home Kimmy Fund.

FORM 6 SalE oF laNd BY PUBliC tENdEr Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

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

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

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

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

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

Minimum tender amount: $32,529.90

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

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

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

Minimum tender amount: $8,936.53

3. Roll No. 10 39 080 030 11760 0000, GUIGUE RD; PIN 36232-0290(LT); PT LT 11 CON 4 OSO AS IN FR509610 EXCEPT PT 1 13R8630; S/T FR520497, FR520570, FR520606, FR536169, FR542142; CENTRAL FRONTENA; File 21-01.

This property is subject to numerous Rights of Ways

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

Minimum tender amount: $4,841.57

4. Roll No. 10 39 010 010 10132 0000; SPRUCE TRAIL; PIN 36770-0032 (LT); UNIT 32, LEVEL 1, FRONTENAC VACANT LAND CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 70 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST; SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS AS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A AS IN FC127898; TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC; File 21-03

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

Minimum tender amount: $7,402.64

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

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

Minimum tender amount: $5,189.16

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

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $99,000

Minimum tender amount: $26,753.64

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed. responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. the assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

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

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

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

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

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

J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer

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

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Friday November 4

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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

SHarBot laKE - CoMMUNitY CaFE 10am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Join us for coffee, snacks, and wellness check with Frontenac Paramedics. Free event, 60+. Info and RSVP 613-279-3151

dEnBIGh - LaRC’S EaRLY on PLaYGRouP 10am-12pm. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Designed for caregivers and their children aged 0 - 6. & a fun way to meet others in the community!

Saturday November 5

PErtH road - CraFt SalE 9am-5pm. Perth Road United Church. PlEVNa - aNNUal PlEVNa CraFt SalE 10am-2pm. Clar-Mill 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 613-353-2846

Monday November 7

dEnBIGh - dEnBIGh dInER’S 11am1pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Sausages & Saurkraut RSVP Betty 613-333-2366

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 - CoVid-19 VaCCiNE CliNiC The Grace Centre, 4295 Stage Coach Rd., Sydenham. Walk in times 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. 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.

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

NOTICE OF A DECISION respecting a Zoning By-law amendment

taKE NotiCE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac passed By-law No. 2022-61 on October 25, 2022, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

tHE PUrPoSE aNd EFFECt of the amendment to By-law #2011-52 result from a review and update of the comprehensive zoning by-law to comply with Section 26 of the Planning Act. Changes include but are not limited to: expanding the scope of permitted home-based businesses; permitting live/work units; regulating food vehicles; providing for additional residential units; permitting tiny houses; providing for storage containers and recreational vehicles; providing for the keeping of domestic livestock for local food production, and providing for the installation of alternative energy sources and systems (i.e., solar collectors, wind turbines, geothermal systems and electric vehicles recharge stations) and a new illumination standard. Changes also include revamping and replacing the five zoning schedules. Changes have been made to reflect revisions to Planning Act procedures and the names of government organizations. Changes to the zone categories are confined to expanding the number of Environmental Protection Zones to better reflect land uses and natural environmental features. A number of new permitted uses to several zones has been made. Changes to the zone regulations for lot areas have been made to comply with the official plan. New standards have been introduced for development on narrow water channels and for lot coverage.

Since the by-law amendment affects all properties in the Township, a key map is not provided.

aPPEal - The last date for filing a notice of appeal of the by-law is November 16, 2022. Any such appeal must be filed with the clerk of the municipality and must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person of public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

additioNal iNForMatioN related to zoning by-law amendment # 2022-61 is available during regular office hours at the municipal office and is posted online.

datEd at the Township of Central Frontenac, October 27, 2022.

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

Email: zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com

Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227 www.centralfrontenac.com

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Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm

Church. Info Kaitlyn Ostrander 613-335-2474

Friday November 11

DENBIGH - HUNTERS LASAGNA DINNER 4:30-6pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. $20 Eat in or take out: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad & dessert. Event catered by Schmidt’s Catering of Pembroke. Pre-order 613-333-1984 or 1409. Info/etransfer DGLionsClub@hotmail.com

Saturday November 12

SNoW road StatioN - SNoW road SNoWMoBilE ClUB BrEaKFaSt 8-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. The place to be on a Sat morning!

SHarBot laKE - all YoU CaN Eat BrEaKFaSt 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Hosted by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions in support of the Salvation Army Christmas Baskets.

HarroWSMitH - roBErta StrUtHErS

MEMorial CraFt & BaKE SalE 9am-2pm. Golden Links Hall. Lunch will be available. To rent a table call 613-372-2410

iNVErarY - CHriStMaS VENdor MarKEt 10am-3pm. Inverary United Church. A real treat with a wide assortment of talent on display!

NortHBrooK - HaM diNNEr 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Dine in or Take Out. Pre-order only, $20pp. 2 seatings - 4:30pm and 6pm. Call or email to order, 613-336-9426 or eventslionscluboflandolakes@gmail.com

BoLInGBRokE - MaRGaRITa PuB & daNCE NIGHT 7pm. ABC Hall. Tickets are $25 and are available at ONstagedirect.com Mexican snacks will be served and the bar has margaritas available as well as all your drinks of choice. Info events@abchall.ca

Tuesday November 15

FliNtoN - FliNtoN diNErS 11am-1pm. Flinton Hall. Beef Stew $10 RSVP to Katie by Nov 9th 613-336-8934 x 229

Wednesday November 16

FliNtoN - VaCCiNE CliNiC 3-6pm. Flinton Recreation Centre.

What’s Up in the Night Sky?

– November 2022

We have a pretty good month coming up. Another decent meteor shower graces our sky - the Leonids, and there is a total eclipse of the Moon on the 8th! Don’t overlook Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. They are easy and extraordinary sights in early and mid evening, especially in bin oculars and a small telescope.

I caught a fair number of Orionid mete ors last month and most were observed after the peak night for the shower. This month we have the annual Leonid meteor shower peaking in our skies during the night of 17/18 near dawn. It starts about the 6th and runs until the 30th. Get a head start on meteor observing early in Novem ber and you can watch their numbers slowly increase to the peak on the night of 17/18. The radiant is a little to the right (westwards) of the very bright star Regu lus. The radiant is the source direction from which debris plows into the Earth and this shower material is from Comet 55P/ Tempel-Tuttle that has been slowly disin tegrating over many thousands of years. The constellation of Leo the Lion rises up low on the eastern horizon about midnight at the start of November. It rises higher as the night progresses and by dawn it is about 60 degrees high in the southeast. Don’t forget that the radiant doesn’t have to be in the sky to see plenty of meteors. Meteors can be seen all over the sky com ing from the radiant direction even though it might be below the horizon. This year’s shower should average about 15 meteors per hour. Unfortunately the brightness of a waning crescent Moon will hinder see ing some of the fainter meteors. To help in seeing some of those meteors, pick a spot where the Moon is blocked – like behind a wall or house. The best viewing is in the early hours of the morning when the Leonid debris is more directly hitting the atmosphere and moving faster. It also comes in trains of several meteors at a time and is known for more fireballs than most showers.. I promise you that if you catch sight of a fireball, you’ll never forget it! Don’t forget to dress warmly! At this time of year, the cool air and little physical movement while observing, will suck the heat right out of you.

A Full Moon occurs about 6:02 am in the early morning of November 8th, but this Full Moon comes with a total lunar eclipse! An eclipse of the Moon can only occur at full moon when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and casts a shad

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ow on the Moon. It is not particularly rare. It happens 2 to 5 times a year but the rarity is that to observe one, you have to be in the right place and the right time on Earth to see it. This total eclipse of the Moon will last about 5 hours. It starts about 3 am EST when the Earth’s weaker outer shadow or penumbra, touches the Moon’s edge and ends about 7:49 EST when it leaves. To tality, when the Moon is entirely within the Earth’s umbra or dark inner shadow, be gins at 5:16 am, with max shadow at 5:59. Totality ends around 6:41 am. When the entire Moon is in dark shadow, it often ap pears a bloody red hue due to the Earth’s filtering of the Sun’s rays. Set your alarm clocks and enjoy the show because the next total lunar eclipse around here won’t happen until 2025. Make sure you have a nice view to the west.

For the planets this month, Saturn is a stunning view in the southeast in early evening. It’s low in the south after sunset by mid month and to the right of Deneb in the constellation Aquarius. Jupiter is prominent in the east after sunset. You can catch it now, as soon as it’s dark, below the great square of Pegasus. It’s a bright gem and hard to miss. Through your telescope, Uranus and Neptune are a relatively easy and short star hop away from Jupiter. Star hopping is when you use a star map and your binoculars or telescope to jump from star to star to find your way to a destination object.

Mars is at its closest to Earth on Novem ber 30th. You can find it after 8 pm early in November near Betelgeuse at the top left of Orion as it rises in the east. By the 30th, it is a very bright gem in the south. Follow it through the month as it nears opposi tion.. A modest telescope will allow you to see details on its surface, especially the prominent ice cap.

Have you seen the Webb telescope’s image of the Pillars of Creation? Spec tacular! The Webb is living up to its ex pectations and more!

It’s been confirmed that the DART sat ellite that was crashed, on purpose, into a small asteroid to see what affect that would have, managed to actually change the orbit of that asteroid. Good news as a method to help us avoid going the way of dinosaurs!

Remember! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am. Sunday, November 6th.

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Frontenac County Business Awards

On Thursday, October 20, the County of Frontenac hosted the local busi ness community at RKY Camp in Parham at the 1st Annual Business Awards and Retreat in celebration of Small Business Week.

The day was composed of a series of campfire-side conversations with panel lists covering topics surrounding digital marketing, business finance, and tourism development.

The day concluded with a networking reception, with appetisers from Back Forty Artisan Cheese, Seed to Sausage and Cardinal Café and a cash bar hosted by Kick and Push and Harrowsmith Brewer ies.

The reception was followed by an awards ceremony. People were asked to nominate their favourite business to be acknowledged for their work and contri bution within Frontenac County and the

awards aimed to highlight all of the local businesses and the important role that small businesses play in our community.

The idea for the event was prompted by a desire to reignite established networks post pandemic and provide an opportu nity to introduce new businesses into the fold. The attendees represented the di versity and strength of our business com munity from farmers and food producers to marketing specialists and home and cottage maintenance specialists. Though the weather didn’t particularity cooper ate, it was cold, windy and rainy, the fire side smores and Haymakers Coffee were warming and welcome.

The set up of the day allowed for peo ple to attend the workshops that were the best fit for their business and those who couldn’t make it during the day were able to make it for the evening reception and awards ceremony. ■

And the winners are: New Business Award - Nordic Resorts - Red Barn Zone - Food Truck at My ers Cave Resort – Cloyne); Partnership and Collaboration Award - Maple Ridge Farm - Sydenham; Ambassador of the Year Award - Food Less Travelled - Verona; Absent: Sustainability AwardLimestone Creamery - Elginburgh/Sydenham, Women-Led Business Award - Hinchinbrooke Hills Farm - Godfrey .

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part to put waste in its place and download the app today!

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 on Tuesday, November 8 from 3–8 pm, 2490 Keeley Road. No appointment necessary. Please bring your health card and wear short sleeves.

South Frontenac Food Drive

South Frontenac Township is holding a food drive during the month of November. Help us fill our recycling bins with non-perishable food items and help local families in need this winter. Drop-off locations include the Frontenac Arena, our 4432 George Street office and 2490 Keeley Road locations. The food bank is especially in need of cereal, canned fruits, apple sauce, chunky soups and stews, and pork and beans.

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.

Daylight Savings Time Reminders

Remember to move your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 5 and to put fresh batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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

a public meeting or in the public review period.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

THINGS TO DO

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

Sydenham

Hallowe’en Was Eerie-sistible at Sydenham High School

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Costumes, candy, and carousing all celebrated with a creepy un dertone. I often wonder, as people dress up, how they determine the character that they will portray for the day.

One psychological theory is by Dr. Jo anna Weinberg, who wrote “it is very com mon for children and adults alike to use Halloween as an opportunity to experiment with different identities. The same concept applies when choosing a costume. When you think about it, it’s quite a liberating feeling! For one day out of the year, you have permission to be anyone or anything you want without any judgement from your peers or society. It’s almost as if you can reinvent yourself for 24 hours and live out your wildest dreams in disguise.”

She continues to state that “masking one’s identity entirely is a common theme throughout human history. Many cultures use masks for religious ceremonies, performances, and even war. To obtain magical powers or superhuman strength, masking one’s identity has always been

important in these situations. The same concept applies to Halloween costumes. By putting on a mask or full-body suit, we feel more in control and powerful than we would dressed as ourselves.” *Costume Mailer blog

As the sun began to set, the goblins and ghouls on neighbours yards were all lit up, a celebration of sorts, setting the mood for the upcoming door to door onslaught. Sydenham High School was also getting prepared for their Hallowe’en Retro Dance Party. The school has begun scheduled events to help promote and raise funds for their 150th Anniversary Celebrations to be held in August 2023.

The gym at first was quiet as the vol unteers finished the final touches on the decorations. The DJ, Randy Mitchell, also a former student, began to set the tone as the music brought the crowd to life and drew them to the dance floor. Malefi cent, and her caped friends, lurked about the gym enjoying meeting old friends and making new ones as a wide brimmed pi rate danced across the floor. The com mittee mingled about as they answered questions and ensured their guests were enjoying ‘adult beverages’ responsibly. The continual stream of clowns, witches,

vampires, blues brothers, and gangsters made their way into the large gym, ex ceeding expectations for attendance, as the party continued to rock. Music and boxed snacks kept guests bopping until the wee hours whence the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, returned to their lairs fearful of exposure to the dreaded ‘sun’.

When I spoke to Marie Wilkins, one of the committee members (the cat), she stated that, “overall the event was a suc cess” and the planning committee would like to thank those that came in support of SHS150 fundraiser.

Honorable mentions to Derek for his ‘Price is Right’ costume “I’d like to bid 701”, and to ‘Paper and Scissors’ (Rox anne Saunders) -very creative!!

Chris Hammer (the Clown) noted that the following are a few upcoming planned events: November 26th - Santa Claus Pa rade, Vendor Village at School

And in 2023… January 14 - Euchre Tournament at Legion, Sydenham; Feb ruary 10 - Euchre Tournament at Legion, Sydenham; May 6 - Auction; June 10Vendor Sale at Football Field, Sydenham; June 23 - Golf Tournament at Rivendell