Vol.22 No.45

Five Frontenac Paramedics earn 2022 Governor General’s Exemplary Service Awards

Frontenac Paramedics Joe Banks, David Giroux, Dianne Nielsen, Mark O’Meara, and Campbell Pearce are among 106 On tario paramedics to receive the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal this year.

The award is presented to paramedics who have provided the highest quality of care for at least 20 years. Recipients who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, in

dustry, and efficiency, are nominated by an advisory committee of paramedic leaders.

“I am extremely honoured,” says Neils en. “Throughout my 23 years as a para medic, I have witnessed many innovative changes. One thing that hasn't changed is the chance to work with an amazing group of people who go above and beyond the call of duty to help their communities and to make life better for others. I am proud to be a Frontenac Paramedic.”

The Frontenac Paramedics were part of a larger group of 106 from across the province who received awards.

The Emergency Medical Services Ex emplary Service Medal was created in 1994 by the late Governor General Romeo LeBlanc, as a component of the Canadian Honours System. Since the award’s incep tion, there have been approximately 2,100 Ontario recipients of the medal.

Ontario recipients were announced

at the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) Fall Symposium and AGM in Niagara Falls, October 6.

“It takes a very special sort of person to dedicate their working life to being a para medic,” says Frontenac Paramedics Chief Gale Chevalier. “I am very proud of this year’s honourees. They have each earned this prestigious recognition because they are examples of the very best of our pro fession. Congratulations all.” ■

By Jeff Green

Details are still being worked out, but two of the property owners who had put up gates to block a section of the K&P trail in the Robertsville area, (south of Snow Road) say they have come to a tentative agreement to open up the gates and allow snowmobile and ATV traffic to flow through.

Bob Riddell, who owns one of the pieces of property, with his mother Harri ett, said that he met with representatives from the Snow Road Snowmobile Club and the Ottawa Valley ATV club on Sat urday (November 5) and they came to a

verbal agreement. He said the clubs have agreed to put up fencing along sections of the trail that are adjacent to gravel pits on the property, as well as a couple of gates along the trail. He said they plan to get the work done quickly.

“Once they do that, and they seemed very happy to do it, I said I would sign off on an agreement to let their members use the trail this winter,” said Bob Riddell, in a telephone interview this week.

Riddell said that as far as he knew, the club will need at least one more landowner to agree to let the snowmobiles through, in order to be able to open up the E Trunk

line, and be a full partner in the provincial snowmobile trail network in the 2022-2023 season.

Riddell also said that his pending agree ment with the snowmobile club does not change his response to Frontenac Coun ty’s expropriation process regarding his land.

He said that all he knows is that he re ceived notice in late June that the expro priation process was underway, and then, was also informed that Frontenac County has initiated a “hearing of necessity” with the Ontario Land Tribunal. Riddell said he will participate in the hearing but will not

be hiring a lawyer, although other affected property owners might.

“I read about the comments made by [Frontenac County Chief Administrative Officer] Kelly Pender at the Frontenac County meeting, and I prepared a threepage response, but I’ll hold off on it for now. Let’s just say I don’t agree with the way he described what is going on.”

(The News has attempted to reach the Snow Road Snowmobile Association, for comment on the status of the trails they maintain for the 2022-2023 season, but we have not heard back yet.) ■

Astatutory public meeting is taking place this week concerning a plan of subdivi sion that could increase the hamlet of Sun bury by 31 homes if it is approved in its cur rent form.

The plan has been in the works for some time. It was submitted in the spring of 2020, deemed complete in May of that year, and was the subject of an Open House in July, 2020.

Over two years later, with minor revisions, the plan being presented to the public, along with a series of reports, includes a new road that would be an extension of Sunbury Road to the west side of Battersea Road, and ac cess to all 31 properties would be off the new road. The subdivision would be sandwiched between Randy Clark Road, Gerald Ball Park, and Battersea Road, but property ac cess would be restricted to the new subdivi sion road.

Each of the 31 properties will be serviced by a private well and septic system.

The public meeting is being conducted by Frontenac County planning department, as Frontenac County is the approval author ity of plans of subdivision, but the South Frontenac Township planning department is involved as well, as the minimum lot size and road frontage in the subdivision will require zoning amendments, which are under the jurisdiction of South Frontenac Township.

The applicant, Fotenn Planning and De sign, is also seeking site specific zoning from the township for the project.

Once the public meeting has taken place, a recommendation report regarding draft approval of the plan of subdivision will be brought forward to the Frontenac County Planning Advisory Committee at a future date. ■

Proposed Changes To Provincial And Federal Ridings Not Set In Stone: Reid

By Jeff Green

ecause of his long career as an MP, Scott Reid is now dealing with his third riding redistribution process. He does not remember all of the details from the 2002 process; he was the rookie MP in the riding of Lanark-Carleton, after beating the Liberal candidate, Ian Murray, in a relatively close race (38.9% to 36%) on November 26, 2000.

After the redistribution process in 2002, the riding of La nark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington was created, and remained in place for 10 years.

Coming into the 2012 redistribution process, Scott Reid was not only engaged in the process fully, but also brought an explicit agenda to bear on his interventions. He had made a commitment to try to bring his home county (La nark) into a single riding, based on consultations he held with Frontenac County Council. The Lanark County Town ship of Mississippi Mills, with a population of over 10,000 people, was not in the Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington riding.

When the initial proposals from the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission came out, not only did it not place Lanark in a single riding, it carved up Eastern Ontario on horizontal lines, in a similar manner that the 2022 Electoral Boundaries Commission has done.

In response, Reid made a proposal to create the new Lanark Frontenac Kingston, and three other contiguous ridings, that respected county and township lines as much as possible, while keeping the population within each rid ing within 10% of the target.

“When you look at the final map in 2012, it bears no re semblance to the map of the commission's first proposal,” he said.

In Eastern Ontario, the map did mirror much of what Scott Reid, and others, had proposed for the region.

The 2022 boundary commission's first proposal is not friendly to municipal boundaries.

It would see most of South Frontenac, along with North Kingston, joining the Leeds-Grenville Brockville riding.

Bedford District, however, would remain in the Fronten ac-Lanark riding, along with Central and North Frontenac. Westport would be pulled from the Leeds-Grenville-Brock ville riding and join Lanark-Frontenac, and the township of Greater Madawaska would be pulled out of the Renfrew

riding, and also tacked on to Lanark-Frontenac.

In response to this proposal, Reid presented two options to the commission. Both of them would result in changes to the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding but would keep both Lanark and Frontenac counties remaining in one riding.

The biggest impact in the Reid proposal would be to the section of Kingston, to the east of the Cataraqui River. Un der one of the options, that section of Kingston would be included in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding, which would lose Smiths Falls to the Leeds Grenville riding.

Under the second option, that section of Kingston would be part of the Leeds Grenville riding, and Smiths Falls would remain in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding.

Reid appeared before Smiths Falls Town Council last month with his two options, asking which riding they pre ferred.

Although Smiths Falls is a single-tier municipality and is not part of Lanark County, it has historic and continu ing ties to Lanark County, and sends someone to attend Lanark County Council meetings as an observer. Smiths Falls Council passed a motion which concluded:

“WHEREAS Smiths Falls maintains closer institution al links to Lanark County than to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville;

NOW THEREFORE the Town of Smiths Falls requests that in the redistribution, it remains within the same elec toral district as Lanark County.”

“I had no easy mechanism to ask people in the eastern portion of Kingston to see which option they preferred,” said Reid, who included the Smiths Falls motion with his submission to the boundaries commission.

Under the Scott Reid options, especially option 2, the range of population in the four ridings is very close to the target population, considerably closer than in the commis sion's own proposal.

The riding sizes in the commission proposal would see a range in riding size of 16,322 (14%) with the most popu lous riding, Kingston and the Islands, at 126,606, and the least populated, Lanark-Frontenac, at 109,784, an 18.9% range.

Under Scott Reid's option 2, Renfrew-Nippising would have the most people, 119,764, and Kingston and the Is lands the least, 112,307, a 6.2% range. The target popula tion is about 116,500.

Maintaining a population range under 15% is one of the goals set for the commission, and another is to attempt to maintain 'communities of interest'.

County boundaries are one aspect of 'communities of interest' in Reid's submission.

In the Reid proposals, the 13,799 people living in EastKingston would be the most impacted in regards to 'com munities of interest'. While all of their political and economic ties are to Kingston, they would be part of a rural riding with Gananoque, Brockville, and Prescott.

The same thing happened to residents of Kingston liv ing north of the 401 in 2012, when they were pulled from the Kingston and the Islands riding and lumped in with Frontenac and Lanark County.

With population growth in Kingston, some parts of the city will be pulled from the riding eventually, in 2032 if not this time around.

The townships of South Frontenac, Greater Madawas ka, and Elisabethtown-Kitley, who would all be impacted by the commission's proposed redrawing of riding boundaries, all passed motions asking the commission to reconsider. Their motions were included in Scott Reid's submission to the commission.

The comment period, both written and oral (in person and virtual) is now over.

“The timelines for the commission are short,” said Reid. “They are expected to submit their final report by the end of the year I believe, unless they ask for an extension.”

Reid added that when he made his oral presentation, which was the final one during a virtual meeting in late Oc tober, he told the commission that he did not envy them their job.

“They have a map to work from. They don't know the patterns of travel, the social and economic ties, etc., espe cially in rural areas. It's not easy for them to make every thing fit,” he said. ■

Windfall Tax

The federal government has spent over $15B on fi nancial support for the oil and gas industry this year, ac cording to a recent report by Environmental Defence. At the same time, supply uncertainty and skyrocketing gas prices allowed fossil fuel companies to make record prof its off of everyday peoples’ backs. How about the rest of us get some financial support for a change?

Canada should follow the European Union’s example and pass an oil and gas Windfall Profits Tax. We can’t keep letting the oil giants feast while communities across the country struggle with inflation and the mounting cost of climate disasters. Let’s put that money to work de veloping clean energy and creating green jobs instead of just lining the pockets of Big Oil billionaires.

Trudeau has so far dis missed the idea of a wind fall tax, but thousands of people across Canada are organizing to build the public pressure necessary to force him to act.That’s why I’ve joined thousands of people in calling on Trudeau to #TaxBigOil. You can learn more about the campaign at 350.org/ TaxBigOil.

- Cameron Johnston

Township To Participate In Northbrook Santa Claus Parade — As Long As It Doesn’t Snow

By Craig Bakay

Addington Highlands Council voted to participate in this year’s Santa Claus Parade in Northbrook Nov. 26 at its regu lar meeting Nov. 1 in Flinton.

There was however one caveat — it’s dependent on it not snowing that it doesn’t snow that day.

“We haven’t had one (a Santa Claus Parade) in a couple of years,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “A couple of times we had snowstorms on that day and didn’t have any trucks available.”

“As long as there’s equipment available and no snowstorms, it shouldn’t be a prob lem,” said Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie.

“I got a call from Teri Woods who wants to assist with the creation of a float,” said CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed.

Council had already approved a $250 donation in this year’s budget for the event.

The 2 kilometre parade is scheduled to get underway at the Lions Hall on Hwy. 41 and go south to Peterson Road where it will turn left onto Airport Road and pro ceed until turning right onto Allison Drive.

From there it will left onto Lloyd Street and into the Pine Meadow Nursing Home parking lot so residents can see it from the window. From there it will proceed back onto Lloyd Street, Brookside Lane, Airport

Road and Peterson Road before returning to the Lions Hall via Hwy. 41.

Following the parade, there will be cook ies and hot chocolate at the Lions Hall with Santa and a live reindeer display.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said there will also be an “in place” parade in Denbigh on Dec. 17.

“They could drive the excavator over there,” Fritsch said.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

After a two year hiatus, Addington High lands will once again be hosting a Vol unteer Appreciation Dinner Dec. 2 at the Flinton Hall.

At the urging of Coun. Kirby Thomp son, Council opted for a $26 per plate op tion that allows for a second meat option (ham).

“Some people say ‘I’ve eaten enough turkey this year and I really don’t want to eat any more,’” Thompson said.

“We typically spend $3,500 and have about 200 people attend,” said CAO/ Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said there eight people on the Denbigh Rec Commit tee that should receive invitations.

Pay Increase for Firefighters

Council approved a pay increase for the Denbigh Fire Department that Fire Chief Casey Cuddy said is “just bringing Den bigh up to the same policy level as the rest of the municipality as was recommended by the Joint Fire Committee.”

Emergency Training

In his report as the Township’s represen tative on the Renfrew County Veterinarian Services Committee, Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch recommended a training course for firefighters on dealing with large ani mals in accidents.

He said that there is also a recommen dation to subsidize mileage for veterinar ians to and from farms.

“Some people won’t call the vet because they’re trying to save $200,” he said.

Other than that, he said “nothing has changed, there’s still a shortage of large animal vets.”

Goodbye Councillor Miles Coun. David Miles, who was defeated in his bid for re-election, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for the four years he did serve on Council.

“I really appreciated the respect of Council and staff,” Miles said. “It’s been a joy.

“I never dreaded coming to a meeting.”

Tuesday Lunch

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Signage

Coun. Tony Fritsch said he’d been con tacted by some residents of Slate Falls Road asking for ‘no exit’ and ‘no littering’ signs.

“The ‘no exit’ signs aren’t a problem, we have those in stock,” said Manager of Roads and Waste Brett Reavie. “But we don’t have ‘no littering’ signs.

“That would have to be a decision of Council.”

Affordable Housing

While discussing the Provincial Gov ernment’s new More Homes Built Faster proposals, Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch had this to say: “Part of this is conservation authorities and if they would release some land for development.

“A lot of our land is Crown Land. We should write a letter to the ministry ask ing if they would consider releasing some Crown Land for development.” ■

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:00pm

Soft Close Tuesday, Nov. 15th 5pm Pick Up Thursday, Nov. 17th, 10am – 7pm 2245B Tennyson RD, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 1957 Chevy Bel Aire, Flat Deck Trailer, Furniture, Pop Coolers, Signs, Household Items, Diecast Toys, Antiques, Collectibles and much more!

See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates.

Jim Beere, Auctioneer 613-326-1722

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

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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 from 9n and 11am at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $15.

It's new - Lenny's Deli in Sydenham is now open to everyone

• in the area. They are located at 4415 Wheatley Street, across from the Municipal Offices. Open for breakfast from 6am-11am and for lunch from 11am – 3pm every day.

Friday, November 11, is Remembrance Day. There will be• wreaths placed across from the Parkette in Harrowsmith early in the morning and then removed that night. Please feel free to stop and pay your respects or place a poppy.

Friday, November 25, the Harrowsmith and District Social &• Athletic Club is once again pleased to announce their semiannual Chinese dinner and Quarter Auction. At the club at 4041 Colebrooke Road, Harrowsmith. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $18 for active members and $20 for non-members available through harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com or call 613549-2937.

Saturday, November 12 is the Roberta Struthers Memorial

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

Saturday, November 19, 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.

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 17:00 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 $20.00. For more information call 613-372-2410.

The Rebekah’s are having a 12 days of Christmas draw.

• Tickets are $5.00 each or 3/$10.00. 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 - 12 noon and Thursday afternoons from 15 - 17 PM. First draw will be December 1st with the last one on December 12th. All proceeds going to the Almost Home Kimmy Fund. Friday, December 2, from 7pm - 9:30pm the Harrowsmith

• Odd Fellows & Rebekah’s are starting up Youth Dances for children in elementary school. Cost is $6 The canteen will be open with pop, bars, gum and chips.

HENDErSON

Brown

Jean

613-336-2516

Henderson is rocking on in that two-week family vacation

• known as hunting season and I get hungry when out walking, smelling all the good home baking and meals being created for the hungry hunters. Pickled eggs and butter tarts are the two main favourites it seems. Our population has doubled with ev eryone coming home from “away” to hunt. Of course the “catch” is top secret- but that same old one seems to get away every year, and also gets bigger too!

Our Pine Meadow people enjoyed an outing to Iron Roost

• er Rotisserie and Grill in the Marmora area where they had a super duper time at this family run chicken spot on the seven highway.

Our own Marie White and crew host the Fiddlers event on• Fri. Nov. 18 from 1-5 and the open mic on Sat. Nov. 26 from 1-5 at the ever famously fantastic Harlowe Hall. Entertainers $2.00 and all others $5.00. It’s a hoot and a holler! Food will be available to purchase.

Special thanks to our own Dave Riddell of Henderson/Bor• denwood who custom made the gate latches at the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake. They are on the reproduction of a CPR stock pen from the original 1919 plans. Next spring when the wood is dry, the stock pen will be whitewashed. Thanks Dave “you done good!”

November 24th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. For info contact Rev. Heather at heathermclurg@hotmail.com

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

• monds at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Draw December 4th at 4 pm. – get your tickets now! December 2, 3, 4 will be a threeday Mega LCBO Bottle Drive 10 to 4 pm at the park gates. Drop your returns in the trailer – I'll be there for your last chance to buy tickets!

Eyeglasses & Hearing Aides! Storrington Lions Club is col

• lecting used eyeglasses and hearing aides to help people in de veloping countries. Drop off at the Lions Hall in Sunbury along with your Food Bank donation on December 9.

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Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child is offering their

• boxes at the Kuriosity Shop12293 Hwy 41, Northbrook, from 2:30-5. Anja can give you further info at 613-336-2834. Let’s get behind this Christmas effort and get the boxes returned to the Kuriosity Shop by Nov. 19 at 5pm. Operation Christmas Child is an international Christian relief initiative of Samaritan’s Purse that works in more than 100 countries to fill up shoe boxes with Christmas gifts for children in need around the world. This year the war-torn Ukraine will receive shoe boxes from Canada. .

INVErArY

Judy Borovskis

borovskis@kingston.net

Remembrance Day Service November 11th at Sandhill

• Cemetery will be followed by a reception at Storrington Lions Club Hall in Sunbury.

Flu Shots are available at Inverary Pharmasave! Just walk-

• in during regular business hours.

Christmas Vendor Market Saturday November 12th from 10

• am to 3 pm at Inverary United Church in support of the new lighting at Ken Garrett Park. A real treat with a wide assortment of talent on display! See you there!

Holiday Market November 19th at Inverary United Church

• Hall from 10 – 2 pm. All proceeds support Perth Road Public School – School Initiatives.

Women's Spirit Circle at Inverary United Church Hall on

Breakfast with Santa! on Saturday, December 3rd at the

• Storrington Lions Club Hall 8am to 11am. Includes a meal, activities for kids and of course, time with Santa! Cost is a freewill donation.

Food Drive to fill Christmas Baskets! December 9th drop off

• between 1 and 5 at the Storrington Lion's Hall. A special time for giving! Cereal (ie Rice Krispies and Cheerios), crackers, ketchup, toothpaste, relish, mustard, dish soap, white sugar, cookies, peanut butter, jam, spaghetti & sauces, Stove Top Stuffing, cranberry sauce, white bread, brown bread, cheese, eggs, butter, bacon or small hams , paper towel, gravy, cof fee, tea. Any and All donations gratefully accepted. Also give thought to warm mittens, hats and socks! Put a warm smile on a happy face!

As you are reading this, I am blowing out candles! Another• year older! t's just a number and the cake is small so only one candle … I can handle this!

mA b E rlY- bO l ING br O k E

Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com

Remembrance Day – We should take the time to remember• the following military veterans from the local area who were in the Great War, World War II, & the Korean War: Arden Fournier, Arthur Warrington, Bill Ritchie, Burns McDonnell, Clarence Hall, Craig Greer, Daniel Linton, Delbert Warwick, Earl Tysick, Edwin Burns Gordon, Elwin Gordon, George E. Morrison, Gilbert Blair, Gladstone Linton, Harold Walker, Harry Moore, Herb Charlton, Irene Kirkham (Strong), Ivan Wheaton, Jack Fleming, James Lackey, John Fleming, Kenneth Allan, Melville Kirkham, Miller Warrington, R. A. Buchanan, Robert Greer, Wyn Truelove, and those who we might have missed. We thank you for protecting us and your service to our great country.

The ABC Hall presents: Margarita Pub and Dance Night –• Join us for a Mexican themed Pub and Dance Night November 12, 2022, featuring the music of the Three2GO band. Doors open at 7 pm, Music at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and are avail able at ONstagedirect.com Mexican snacks will be served and the bar has margaritas available as well as all your drinks of choice. ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, Maberly. www.ab chall.ca For more information please contact events@abchall. ca

dressed for work at Gemmill Sand and Gravel. I want to thank my granddaughter Shawna for doing up my treat bags for me.

I heard there were approximately 108 people fed at the last

• skidoo club breakfast. The next breakfast will be on Saturday, November 12th from 8am to 11am.

sored by the Lions Club.

• day wishes to Jim Dix – may you have a perfect day. Thank you Lorraine for the lovely visit and chat.

Birthday wishes to Brenda and Barb Allen. Special 80th birth

Sympathy to Wendy Crain again on the loss of another broth

• er. Wendy – we are praying for strength for you to get through this terrible time.

Sympathy to the Lindop and Beckwith families on the pass

• ing of Karen Beckwith.

I want to thank the lady from Mississippi dump – Donna Den

• na – who stopped in for a visit and gave me a pair of Elvis ear rings that had belonged to her mother. That was so thoughtful of her and I love them.

This Saturday come on out to the CE Building in Parham (at• the back of the United Church) and support our local vendors... something for everyone, as well as the District #4 Recreation Committee - they will be having a bake table and will have Chili and Soup for lunch - so be sure to pop in. It runs from 10 am to 2 pm. If you happen to be a baker and which to donate some homemade goodies....we would appreciate it so much!

Thanks

DIstrict #4 Recreation Committee is also planning their Drive

• By Santa Parade on Sunday Dec. 4th from 1 pm to 3 pm. If you are a business, organization, group, club, or anyone really! Be sure to let us know you would like to put a float or display in the parade. Items will be collected at the Canteen for the local Food bank.

• sure to check the times on their website.

The Christmas Train will once again pass by this area. Be

is in our homes. Did you know that you can borrow a radon de tector at your local Kingston Frontenac Public Library? All you need is a library card to make a reservation! You can reserve it online at www.kfpl.ca or visit your local Plevna Library on Tues or Thurs from 2-4pm and 5-7pm and Fri and Sat 10-1pm.

You can stop by the North of 7 Restaurant for breakfast dur

• ing their new extended hours through deer season! They will be open 9-3 for Wednesday and Thursday, in addition to their regular Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours!! Thank you North of 7!! Our Community appreciates you!!

This blew me away!! Happy 75th Birthday on November 2nd

• to fellow Ompah Columnist Linda Rush!! Lovely Linda must be drinking from the fountain of youth because she looks great!!

Visit Riverhill Farm and Fine Food Facebook page and make

• a guess on how many Christmas lights are in the picture con test!! On November 25th, the winner will be announced and awarded one of their delicious bottles of pure maple syrup!!

A big thank you to Kevin from Snow Road who gave me a

The Parham United Church held a beautiful Remembrance

• large framed concert poster for Elvis in Canada at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on April 2nd. That was Elvis’ first time in Canada – appearing with him were the Jordonnaires as special musical guests. He was also starring at the Ottawa Stadium on April 3rd. The price was $3.50. There is no year on the poster but that had to be many years ago before he was well-known. He had a matinee and an evening show. What a treasure! Thank you so much. He also gave me an Elvis head sound speaker. I will treasure these for as long as I have left.

Mark your calendars for the next community dinner –

• Wednesday, November 17th is Italian Romance night at the Snow Road Community Centre. Bring your favourite dish.

The games nights are being held every second Tuesday

• night at 7pm. at the Community Centre. Last Tuesday (1st No vember) Dieter and Janet were teaching/playing a rummy tiles game and there was the usual table of euchre being played as well. Come join the fun – practice the games you know, learn a new game or bring along a game you enjoy to share.

• don’t – learn from them.

Pearl’s Gem: Every person you meet knows something you

OmPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570

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

There is a picture attached of some of the Ompah Pickleball players enjoying gentle exercise in the wonderful fall weather. Ompah enthusiasts have found Pickleball! About 10 folks

• from Ompah have played (sort of) at the two courts and nets at the rink at Clar-Mill Hall. As long as the weather continues to be fair, the gang will get together. They will be looking for an indoor place to play once the snows come. If you want to join in the fun contact Marily (see info at the top of the Ompah column)

The Ompah Community Library is attached to the Com

• munity Centre and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am - 12noon. You can obtain a wifi password without charge during library hours. Donations of cash are welcome to pay for the monthly internet fee. Everything in the library has been donated and it is run by volunteers. Donations of books and DVD's are welcome. However, because of limited space, they can only accept books that are newer than 5 years old. Unfortunately, recently several boxes were dropped off full of older books by wonderful mystery/thriller authors but there is no room for them. Since it is a shame to throw out books, there is a table of good books for the taking outside the library door, in the hall foyer. Please help yourself to as many books as you can use and pass on.

We hope everyone remembered to set their clocks back an• hour and are enjoying the extra hour of sleep. It has been so dark in the morning that I am now enjoying waking to the light.

• Day Service on Sunday....a loving tribute to all those who have given and still giving today.

If you have the opportunity please attend a Remembrance• Day Service or watch it on the television.

P E r TH rOAD

Peter Bird

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

Tuesday Lunches. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for• home-made soup, sandwiches and desert. Perth Road Sunday School Hall

Also at the Hall, there will be Christmas Concert with Chris• Murphy & Jon McLurg to get the Holliday spirit rolling! Dec. 11th. Payment by Goodwill offering.

The Inverary Christmas sale is on at at Inverary United Church. November 12, 2022 10-2pm

Leland Helping Hand, Four Handed Euchre, Thursdays at• 1pm $5, includes light refreshments at Harris Park, 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village

Perth Road Village Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am

• – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.

•

The Township of North Frontenac Remembrance Day Ser

• vice is Friday November 11th at 10:45pm at the North Frontenac War Memorial at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna and don't forget to stop into the hall and see the lovely archives display as well!

S YDENHA m

Karen Brawley

Lest we forget.

VE r ONA

613-376-9848

Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

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.

Christmas Open House at Nicole's Gifts will be held on Sat

• urday November 12. They will be donating a portion of their sales to Verona Christmas for Kids!

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

Local Rotary cash Calendar and Photos. 312 chances to win

• giving $15,000 in prizes. For only $20, great Xmas gift. Avail able at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett's Bakery, Trousdale Home Hardware, Sydenham Farm and Pet store, or call Dar lene at 613 353 1142

PlEVNA

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

The last weight loss challenge in North Frontenac came to

• an end this weekend. After 8 weeks of great effort, 20 out of 27 people weighed out and together lost 167.4 pounds! Congratu lations to everybody that participated and Big Congratulations to the $425 First Place Winner Betty Hunter! Betty wowed ev erybody with a whopping 10.34% weight loss after losing 21.8 pounds!! The $175 Second place went to myself, I am proud to share that I earned a 9.04% weight loss after losing 20.9 pounds and Congratulations to Rob White who brought home the $75 third place prize with a 8.48% weight loss and losing 17.3 pounds!! Special mention also to 4th place Bonnie Ray, who lost 13.8 pounds and earned a 7.98% weight loss and 5th place went to Nancy Traviss White who lost 16.4 pounds and earned a 7.31%!! We have a new 9-week challenge that started up this past week and I wish everybody the best of luck!!

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that comes• from the breakdown of uranium found in rocks and soil. You can't see, smell or taste radon, but it can be dangerous to us if it

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. Foxton Professional Corporation on Friday, November 18, Grace Hall - Sydenham. Reservations required. 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.

The 6th Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Sale will be held

Interventions For Prolonged Sitting

Last week we touched on the pros and cons of sitting. Here are some recommendations to help decrease a sedentary lifestyle.

• Purchase wearable activity monitors

Participate in walking groups (research has shown this to be incredibly effective in office settings such as lunch walking groups)

• Motivational challenges “walking across Canada”- which require groups logging their daily walking distance to achieve distance goals together

• Take breaks - the more active and often the break, the better. This will improve the ratio of sedentary to activity time and will also help improve concentration and wellbeing.

• Exercise and Stretching - Focus on improving hip flexibility and strength, core stability

• Alternate work postures - sitting to standing desks are pricier and if using should adhere to a 3:1 ratio of standing to sitting (working up to that ratio)

• Office chairs - most important features would be stability/ sturdiness of chair, adjustability, and postural support (lumbar support and anterior chair tilt does reduce the flexion in the lower back, which may not be tolerated by everyone).

• Yoga ball - studies have shown that higher cocontraction of core muscles are required and over long periods of time may lead to discomfort and fatigue. The recommendation would be to switch from ball to chair.

Child Amputee Finds Inspiration From Second World War Veteran

(November, 2022) - Eight-year-old Isla McCallum is an energetic young girl with a big smile, and Charlie Jeffer son, 98, is a veteran of the Second World War. At first glance, these two appear to have little in common, yet they share something special: They are both amputees.

Mr. Jefferson served as a Lieutenant with the Queen’s Own Rifles Regiment. In 1945, in the Rhine Valley, Ger many, he was injured by an anti-personnel mine explo sion, resulting in the loss of his left leg below the knee.

When he returned home, Charlie joined The War Amps, which was started by First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt to their new reality. Years later, these veterans established the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which provides young amputees, like Isla, who was born a left arm amputee, with financial assistance for artificial limbs and the peer support of fellow amputees.

It was through The War Amps that Isla and her family heard about Mr. Jefferson. With Remembrance Day com ing up, they visited him at his Ottawa residence.

Isla was interested to learn about Mr. Jefferson and the medals he earned for his service. She was also intrigued that he too was missing a limb. Isla described Mr. Jef ferson as a role model who made her feel proud to be an amputee.

Isla’s mom, Jamie, says it is important that her daugh ter understands the sacrifices that many Canadians made for our freedom. “Mr. Jefferson and others risked their lives so that we could live in a better world.”

Through The War Amps “Operation Legacy,” Isla and young amputees across the country pay tribute to the vet eran members of the Association who laid the foundation for programs that continue to make a difference in the lives of amputees today.

“Because of their work, child amputees have the tools and resources they need to be active, independent, and confident,” says Jamie.

But Charlie says he also takes comfort in knowing that Isla and other “champs” will continue spreading the mes sage of remembrance, even when he no longer can.

Adds Jamie, “They [veterans] passed this legacy to

My Father Served His Country

By John Sherbino

My Dad, James Verneard Sherbino died in 2005 in his 93rd year.

He was a normal guy of his era. He went to war, came back and didn’t say anything about it except to tell real funny stories about the silly things he and his pals did. When I asked him about the reality of it all he went for the light side.

Until that is, I asked him about Holland. He and other Canadians had preceded ‘D Day’, and had as he said, ‘fun’ with soldiering in England, and had fought across the mess of Italy, fought topography in France and then Germany, but he broke into tears at the mention of Hol land and what he saw. I miss him all the time and we are lucky that he and his peers were there for us. ■

younger amputees, and now it’s their turn to share these stories so that the sacrifices of veterans and all those who served are never forgotten. It’s a wonderful legacy!”

The War Amps was started in 1918 by amputee veter ans returning from the First World War to help each other in adapting to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, like Jefferson, sharing all that they had learned.

This peer support was then passed on to a new gen eration. In 1975, war amputee veterans recognized that their knowledge and experience could help others, so they started The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which provides financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and regional seminars to young ampu tees. ■

Personnel of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry riding in Uni versal Carrier 27 Oct. 1944 / Krabbendijke, Netherlands. Credit: Ken Bell/Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Ar chives Canada/PA-138420

Photo: Charlie Jefferson, a Second World War amputee veteran and Isla McCallum, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.

Remembrance Day Schedule

Arden Cenotaph (5998 Arden Road) Ceremony starts at 10:55am. Lunch to follow at Arden Legion Branch 334

Battersea Sandhill Cemetery (4448 Battersea Road) – Starts at 10:45am

Denbigh Ceremony took place on Sunday, November 6

Flinton Ceremony took place on Sunday, November 6

Harrowsmith Wreaths will be placed at Parkette – no formal service

Mountain Grove Cenotaph (Corner Mountain Grove and Ferguson Road) starts at 9:30am

Northbrook Land O’Lakes Lion’s Hall – Service from 1pm-2pm

Plevna Clarendon Miller Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) starts at 10:45 am

sharbot Lake Cenotaph at Soldiers Memorial Hall (1107 Garrett Street) starts at 10:55 am refreshments at Sharbot Lake Legion Branch 425 (1015D Legion Road) sydenham Cenotaph at Point Park (4410 Point Road) 10:45am. Reception to follow at Sydenham Legion Branch 496,4361 Amelia Street, Sydenham

Verona Cenotaph (6750 road 38) starts at 10:50am

Silver Cross

By Colleen Steele

Someone plays Oh Canada softly in the stately town hall Military branch members, official & neighbours gather one and all

I pull my warm coat closer, but the wind chills to the bone

Though my family near, I still feel alone For I'm thinking when yu and your siblings were small But then the war started so you answered the call

You enlisted for you felt it your duty to do your part I tried to hide my fears when you were shipped overseas I prayed to God daily, I got down on my knees

You were quickly promoted you moved up a rank But every day war waged stronger, how my heart sank!

Today they are presenting to me this "Silver Cross" Can they not see my pai? Can they not feel my loss?

I'm receiving this pin for all of your bravery

My family fusses and frets and worries about me Then your voice speaks gentle like the wind in my ear "Oh Mother sweet mother, you have nothing to fear

For this is what I would like you to do Come on Mother, I am counting on you Enjoy your freedom, stand up for what you believe Don't fill up with hatred, don't sit home and grieve Lest all of our fighting would be in vain And pay the world will not have to endure war again"

On 1 December 1919, King George V, on the advice of his Cabi net under Prime Minister Robert Borden, created the Memorial Cross as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors, soldiers, and airmen who had died for the country during the First World War.

Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18 from 10 am to 6• pm and Saturday November 19 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Christmas in the Village, the annual Craft Fair will be held

• Saturday, November 19 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church from 9am to 2:30pm. Free admission.

on December 3rd from 8am – 11am for Breakfast with Santa. There will be a delicious meal and children’s activities. All avail able with a free will offering.

• Which is crazy because they can’t drive.

The number one cause of car accidents in Battersea is deer.

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 operational costs.

It's going to be a very merry Christmas Dinner's Club on Thursday December 1st at Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 Hwy 38. Join us at noon for a fabulous turkey dinner, lots of laughs, and a conversation about the health benefits of hu mor by Nurse/Comedian, Amy Sloan. Just $10 per person, 55+. You must pre-register by November 28. Please call Joanne at 613-376-6477 ext 303.

ArDEN

Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186

wmharrison070@gmail.com

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions are hosting an “All you

• can Breakfast” Saturday November 12, at the Oso Hall 8am – 11am.. This group has continually worked hard in aid of the many causes held near and der to our hearts, but this month it’s to help those families less fortunate than us; the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Baskets. Let’s get out and support this extremely worthy cause.

Did you try out the Charity Bingo at the Arden Legion last

• week? If not, come on out and try your luck. There has to be a winner and it might as well be you! Starting out at 6pm sharp they start calling out the numbers. A card is only $6, so give it a whirl.

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and the Annual service in

• Arden will begin at 11am at the Cenotaph. Wear your Poppy with pride and show your support to the people, past and pres ent, who gave you your freedom.

ClOYNE - N O r TH br OO k

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

The LOL Lions invite you to join them in the Remembrance

• Service Friday, November 11th from 1-2pm at the Hall.

Don’t forget to reserve your ham dinner for Nov 12th. Dine-in

• or take-out. Just $20 and all proceeds go to Diabetes Canada. Call Lynn at 613-336-9426.

Winter is coming and so is Santa! Please join several com

• munity organizations and businesses on Sat, Nov 26th at 1pm for the Lions Club Santa Claus Parade. There will be a march ing band, live reindeer and, of course, Santa himself. The Holly Shoppe will be open to young children for a chance to shop for family members. Everything under $1.

LOL Lions will be hosting a Christmas Extravaganza on De

• cember 3rd. There will be 18 artisans presenting their crafts and goodies for you to get some Christmas shopping done early.

The Lions are holding Santa’s Workshop on December

• 10th where the local children will experience being amongst the elves, Santa and Mrs. Claus getting ready for deliveries December 24th. Games, crafts, and hot chocolate station are just a few of the activities to enjoy. Come and experience the wonder!

DENbIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

What a nice Halloween evening this past week. And a spe

suzanne regan, realtor o ffice: 613-336-3000 remaxlandolakes@gmail.com www.LandoLakesrealestate.ca

Highway 41, Northbrook, oN K0H 2G0

The Friends of Arden are hosting their Annual Tree Lighting

• ceremony, at the Heritage Garden (across from the Mill Pond) Saturday November 26, at 7pm. This event always welcomes Christmas to the Hamlet. There will be Hot Chocolate and cookies available for everyone!

• cial thanks to the Denbigh Fire Department for opening the Denbigh Fire Hall and sharing the evening with the community to give out candy. Thank you to the 50 trick or treaters that help make this event successful.

Take extra care if you are in the bush, and watch for the hunt

• ers as the season has started. We hope you have a nice sea son and good luck.

LARC’s Early ON playgroups are designed for caregivers

Circle Square Ranch will be hosting their Annual Christmas

• Dinner at the Ranch, Wednesday November 30 at 6pm. They will be serving a complete Turkey Dinner along with all the fix ings and the proceeds will go toward camper scholarships for 2023. This is an RSVP event so please get in touch by calling 613-335-5403 or emailing arden@csranch.ca and let me know that you would like to attend. Take is also available.

Communities are excited that the Festival of Trees is return

• ing to our area, albeit on a bit of a smaller scale. Our area rep. is Sarah Hale, and if you have any questions or would like to enter, please get in touch with her and she can give you all of the details.

On December 3, 11am to 3pm, Circle Square Ranch has• arranged a Christmas Market featuring local vendors. Artists, bakers, crafters canners will be on hand and other unique cre ations will be available so folks can do their Christmas Shop ping. There will be a hot lunch for sale so you can refuel and then continue shopping.

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There will be a Remembrance Day Ceremony once again at Sandhill Cemetery on November 11th, the service starts at 10:45 am.

The Frontenac Society of Model Engineers is hosting their• last operation day of the year on November 19th. Be sure to head to their tracks located off Doris Smith Lane in Battersea (beside the ball diamond) for some family fun train-time. The club will be there starting at 10am and will run to approximately 3pm depending on the weather and turn out. Donations ac cepted.

Santa is coming to town! Head to the Storrington Lions Club•

• and their children aged 0 - 6. They are a place to discuss parenting with registered ECE’s, get acquainted with your lo cal family resources, meet new people and spend meaningful times with the children in your lives. The playgroup runs from 10am-12noon. at the AHCC Denbigh on Friday November 18th and December 2nd, 16th.

The Denbigh Library has some exciting new items for you to• borrow. Non-Fiction books include Highway 41: Looking Back, The New Royals - Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and Future of the Crown, and Whiskey and Wickedness - Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties. They also have some new DVD’s for you to watch: Elvis, Top Gun - Maverick, Walker - Seasons 1 and 2, Where The Crawdads Sing, and Lightyear (Disney).

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. Please let us know if you are interested in entering a float. Call 613-333-2224. We will also be carrying on the tradition of the annual Christmas Lights Con test. More details to follow in the next month.

The Vennachar Free Methodist Church is planning an ‘Open• Mic” on Friday November 18th at 7pm. Come along, bring your instruments and friends for a hand clapping, toe tapping good time. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are. Light refresh ments will be served.

GODFrEY

kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Hockey helmets must show the date the helmet was made.

• Helmets more than 5 years old should not be bought or soldthe parts and materials can break down with age. To learn more go to the Health Canada website.

We will remember

1021 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 888-231-2011

Kelli McRobert

Thank You ~ Vanness

My family and i would like to thank the Lennox and addington county General Hospital for giving me the help and professional care i needed. also, a special thank you to the amazing staff at the Northbrook Clinic seeing me through a difficult time in my life. we are very lucky to have the ambulance base in our area. the volunteers here are the best people in the world. people who give of their time, patience and kindness will receive the biggest reward.

God bless you all, Geraldine (Gerry) vanness

hAWLEY, Dan 1955 - 2022

dan was the son of the late Bud and Lorayne Hawley. Big Brother to dale (debbie), randy (Kathy) and Barry (connie). Husband of ronda, dad of Justin and poppa to Logan and skyleigh. Brother in law to the late Mervin Leonard (diana), late winston Leonard, Brenda shangraw (late Junior), wilda Leonard Babcock, philip Leonard (late debbie Bracken), ray Leonard (puddy).

uncle to 19 nieces and nephews, Great uncle to 33 nieces and nephews and Great Great uncle to 6 nieces and nephews. Godfather to claire, taylor and colten. dan made many friends around the world.

dan was a working man and a man of few words. He worked from a very young age until he retired at age 62. from working on farms to a tinsmith Trade, Oil seemed to flow in his blood which took him to the oil patch in alberta, working in alberta, British columbia and saskatchewan.

then on to overseas oil, working in yemen, saudi arabia and oman. finishing his oil career as operations superintendent.

a very proud man of his work and providing for his family.

dans favourite sport, duck hunting with family, is where his New adventure began.

reuniting with friends and family that had gone on before him.

Until we join you in your new adventure, our love for you will always remain, our memories with you will always remain. This Love is Forever.

Ronda, Justin, Logan and Skyleigh in keeping with dan’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. for those who wish: memorial donations in memory of dan may be made to portland district fire department or Heart and stroke foundation and 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

Margaret DesRoche - of Sharbot Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Perth & Smith’s Falls District Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Leonard DesRoche. Dearest mother of Michele Green, Michael (late Sharon), Mary, Peter and Theresa (Glenn) Wagar. Pre-deceased by her daughter Catherine-Anne and her son Stephen. Special memories of G.G. will always be cherished in the hearts of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sister Jacquette “Jackie” Jackson. Pre-deceased by her siblings Daisy, Warren, Hilyard, Burton and Gerald. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A private family service and interment will take place at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Tichborne. A Mass for Margaret will be held a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to a charity of your choice. Our family wish to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Perth ICU and Emergency Department for the special care given to Mom, as well to the Sharbot Lake Seniors Residence for all of their tender loving care she received. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com. 613-375-6254

Percy (Wayne) Reynolds

october 17, 1944 – November 14, 2021 after 55 years of marriage

Losing you has left a big hole in my life and especially in my heart

Love today and always Judy

N EW A ND uSED A PP l IANCES

uSeD ReFRigeRaTORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up. neW

SErVICES

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.

TOWING

B’s rADICAL rIDes Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO buY

stANDING tIMBer, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

APPlIANCES

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

AuTOmOTIVE

KALADAr AutO reCYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644

KINNeY AutO WreCKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COmING EVENTS

6th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS gift & craft sale. 6522 Road 38, Verona – Thursday & Friday, November 17 & 18, 10am-6pm, Saturday, November 19, 10am-2pm. Parking available, many unique items.

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 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 COLeMAN GeNerAtOr 10hp OHV – 6250 maximum watt 5000 running watt – recoil start. 2 120v ac/cd. 1 120/240v ac/cd. Wheel kit and handle. $375. Call Doug at 613-273-2883

SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http://Inge niousStorage.com

HuNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURS es – Call 613-335-2786

PErSONAl

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

TOWNSHIP OF C ENT r A l Fr ONTENAC

Seeking Fence Viewers and Livestock Valuers

The Township of Central Frontenac is seeking three individuals to act as appointed fence viewers under the Line Fences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L. 17, and two individuals to act as Livestock Valuers under the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L. 24 and the Ontario Wildlife Compensation Program.

Persons interested in being a fence viewer should have a broad knowledge of the Central Frontenac area and able to attend viewings on an “on-call” basis with one-week notice from the Clerk as to the timing of the viewing. The fence viewer will need access to his/her own vehicle for the purposes of attending properties.

Fence viewers should preferably have a working knowledge of the Line Fences Act and a farming/agricultural background. For more information about fence viewers’ roles and responsibilities, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/ line-fences-act

Persons interested in being a livestock valuer should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program and a possess a background assessing and identifying livestock and poultry values, condition of livestock and poultry, and related veterinary services. They must be able to carry out an investigation within 72 hours of receiving notice, and complete a report within ten days. The valuer will need access to his/her own vehicle for the purposes of attending investigations. For more information about roles and responsibilities, please visit https://www. ontario.ca/page/ontario-wildlife-damagecompensation-program-informationlivestock-and-poultry-owners

Both fence viewers and livestock valuers will receive remuneration based on a rate which will be determined by by-law subject to council approval.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest detailing your relevant experience to the Deputy Clerk Cindy Deachman by mail 1084 Elizabeth St. PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0, or email cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com. Applications will be accepted up to and including Wednesday November 30, 2022.

All applications will be reviewed and a recommendation presented to Council at the council meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022.

For further information, please contact Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.com

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NORTHERN HAPPENINGS

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

Friday November 11

NORTHBROOK - MEMORIAL WALK & stOrIes 2pm. 108 Addington Rd #2. It will be 3 years since our community lost Rev d’Thea Webster & Maureen O’Neil. Join us for a walk through the woods together to share stories.

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!

VerONA - stYLe reVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Free gently used clothing & footwear for all ages

VERONA - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 10am-

5pm. Nicole’s Gifts. A portion of sales donated to Verona Christmas for Kids!

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.

Friday November 18

SYDENHAM - SALT PRESENTATION & LUNCH 11:30am-1pm. Grace Hall. Topic: Wills and Power of Attorney by Michelle Foxton of Michelle L. Foxton Professional Corp. RSVP by Nov 14th Info 613-376-6477 or www. frontenacsalt.ca

HARLOWE - HARLOWE OLD TYME FIDDLers 1-5pm. Harlowe Hall. Admission $5, $2 for entertainers. Snacks. All welcome

VENNACHAR - OPEN MIC 7pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Bring your instruments & friends for a hand clapping, toe tapping good time. All welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday November 19

HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGe 9am-2:30pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Annual Craft Sale. Info 613372-1238. Free admission.

BAtterseA - FAMILY FuN trAIN-tIMe 10am-3pm. Frontenac Society of Model Engineers. Last operation day of the year! Weather and turnout dependant. Donations accepted.

SYDENHAM - VISION SOUP 11:30am-1:30pm. Grace Hall. Delicious soup and beautiful bowls offered to go. Tickets $25 plus food bank donation. Info VisionSoup2022@gmail.com

Sunday November 20

HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & sILeNt AuCtION 4pm. Golden Links Hall. Dinner served at 5pm followed by auction. Advance tickers only. $20. Purchase at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410

Tuesday November 22

NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK DINER’S 11am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Shepherd’s Pie RSVP Katie by Nov 16th 613-336-8934 x 229

Wednesday November 23

DENBIGH - VACCINE CLINIC 4-6pm. Addington Highlands Community Centre

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.

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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North Frontenac Little Theatre Presents The Red Lamp

are well underway for the North Frontenac Little Theatre Novem ber 24th, 25th and 27th production of The Red Lamp. This play, first performed in Sharbot Lake Soldier’s Hall in the summer of 1922, was written by Hilliard Booth and revised by Jeff Siamon. It was brought to our attention by Pam Giroux last year and is a perfect fit to be our first production in our new venue.

The Township of Central Frontenac has been very welcoming and helpful as we settle in. We look forward to many years in this partnership. NFLT is very happy to be getting back into live theatre after a 2 1/2-year hiatus. We feel The Red Lamp is a good fit because as a one act play it will help us transition back into perfor mances after the layoff and into the new hall with a smaller stage and different ac cess points.

We are pairing our community theatre with local musicians. Riley Merrigan will kick off our evening on Thursday Nov 24th at 7 PM (doors open at 6:30). Following an intermission, The Red Lamp will begin at 8. On Friday, Courtney Kane will open for us at 7PM, followed by The Red Lamp at 8. Our Sunday matinee is opened by Leslie Merrigan at 1:30PM with The Red Lamp at 2:30.

The executive of NFLT are very excited to welcome some new actors for The Red Lamp! Hope Andrews, a Sydenham high school student is taking a lead role. Hope has some acting experience with Prince Charles school, Blue Canoe Theatre in Kingston, Bellrock Playhouse, Verona and has done the summer camp with NFLT. Leona Andrews, from Godfrey, and Hayden Hunt, a GREC drama club stu dent, are both making their debuts in the

Red Lamp. We are impressed with their courage and hope they continue to be in volved with NFLT. Rudy Hollywood, John Steven, Martina Field and Mason Moore, NFLT regulars, return to hone their co medic chops. NFLT’s newest Executive member Karen Steele has returned to the area and is taking a lead role as well.

We have a few new backstage stage members. Izzy Desa, a Granite Ridge student who also is taking a theatre make up course at St. Lawrence college is doing our makeup. Gord Sirrs is assisting Brian Robertson with sets. Long-time NFLT reg ulars Linda Bush and Margo McCullough are handling props and stage managing. Art Holloway is on the lights. Sandy Rob ertson and Joan Hollywood are handling front of house. Jan Levitt is producing while Jeff Siamon is directing.

We hope to see you there!

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sign up for reminders from our website and click on the contest icon between Nov 1 Dec 31, 2022 for your chance to win one $100 or one of two $50 gift certificates to Foodland, three prizes of an hour of free ice time at Frontenac Arena, or a South Frontenac hoodie. See full contest details at southfrontenac.net/SFRecycles. Do your 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 has returned to its winter hours. The depot is open from 3-7 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

South Frontenac Food Drive

South Frontenac Township is holding a food drive during the month of November. Help us fill our recycling bins with nonperishable food items and help local families in need this winter. Drop-off locations include the Frontenac Community 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 are now closed for the season. Courts will reopen in the spring when weather permits.

Call for Content: 2023 Recreation & Community Services Guide

The annual publication will be distributed to all households in South Frontenac in early February. If you have a club, activity, or event you would like to include in the guide, contact the Frontenac News by December 15, 2022. If you have photos of South Frontenac you would like to submit to appear in the guide, please email them to recsupport@ southfrontenac.net by December 15, 2022.

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.

Township Offices Closed to the Public Nov 11 from 10 am to noon

Our municipal offices will be closed to the public on Friday, November 11 for two hours from 10 am to 12 noon to allow Township employees to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Resident Survey on 2023 Budget

TOWN HALL

THINGS TO DO

• Sandhill Cemetery: Remembrance Day Service at 11 o’clock, followed by a reception at Storrington Lions Club Hall in Sunbury

• Sydenham Cenotaph: Branch 496 Royal Canadian Legion service starting at 10:45 am. Refreshments following at the Legion at 4361 Amelia Street.

• Verona Cenotaph: Ceremony starting at 10:50 am. Contact the Verona Community Association vca@xplornet.ca if you wish to lay a wreath.

• Harrowsmith: There will be wreaths placed across from the parkette in Harrowsmith early in the morning and then removed that night. Please feel free to stop and pay your respects or place a poppy.

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!

Call for Participation: 2023 Snow Social South Frontenac is hosting the first ever Snow Social taking place on January 21, 2023 from 10 am 4 pm at The Point Park and throughout the village of Sydenham. This festival will be a celebration of the winter season featuring family fun activities, food, music, and more. Vendors and entertainers are invited to apply to take part in the event. There will be an indoor vendor sale with limited stalls available as well as the opportunity for entertainers and food vendors to participate outdoors at The Point Park. If you’re interested in participating, please email Amanda at recsupport@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies in South Frontenac

Courtney Kane will perform prior to the Little Theatre production oft he Red Lamp on Friday November 25.

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: 8am-5pm. Sun: 9am-4pm

South Frontenac Township Food Drive

For many families in South Frontenac this year, it may be difficult to afford a special meal over the holidays, so we are once again asking for your help to join our staff to fill our recycling bins with non-per ishable food items at the township offices and the Frontenac Community Arena dur ing the month of November.

Drop off locations: Frontenac Commu

nity Arena; 4432 George Street (drop off items between 8-4:30 pm)” 2490 Keeley Road (drop off items between 8-4:30 pm)

All donations will go towards the South Frontenac Community Services food bank. They are especially in need of ce real, canned fruits, apple sauce, chunky soups and stews, and pork and beans. ■

Marg Desroche, of the shoe store, passes

Marg Desroche, who died two weeks ago, was known as an active member of the St. James Catholic Church congrega tion.

She was also a dedi cated volunteer with Rural Frontenac Community Ser vices, helping organise their foot-care clinic for many years, and for her efforts she was awarded ‘volunteer of the year’ on the agency’s 30th anniversary.

In her home town of Sharbot Lake, she was involved in many other community organisations. She was also a volunteer at the Frontenac News for decades, proofreading and providing much needed moral support as the News went through changes over 3 decades.

29 volun teers assembled a new pergola and an accessible picnic table for the seniors at Central Frontenac Housing Corporation on Clem ent Rd. The new seating area and some additional landscap ing was made possible by a grant from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

But she will also be re membered as Marg from Marg’s Shoe Store. The shoe store operated from the 1930’s until 2010, and Marg only ran it for 20 years, but she put a stamp, and her name to the busi ness.

She ran it out of her home for five years, and in 1972, Marg moved the store to

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the building across from the grocery store on Elizabeth Street. The building had originally been the Farm er’s Bank, and was being used to house a restaurant until she bought it. It now houses the Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, but it was the home of Marg’s Discount Shoe Store until 1986.

Reprinted below is an excerpt from an article published when the store closed for good in 2010, based on an interview with Marg Desroche at the time. It captures her nononsense practicality, and commitment to the needs of the local community, and her own family, that was the hallmark of everything she stood for.

‘Marg maintained a close relationship with the Brown Shoe Company, which had a factory in Perth for many years. She would pick up shoes that had been re turned to the factory be cause of a variety of minor flaws. She would bring them back to her store, look them over and determine if she could fix them or if she needed to bring them to a repair shop in Kingston to be fixed, and eventually sell them as “used” shoes. She also sold seconds from the factory that she would repair or have repaired, as

well as first line stock.

Marg’s Shoe Store be came known throughout a wide region for quality, in expensive shoes. “People came from all over to buy shoes here, and I mean from all over,” said Marg Desroche when inter viewed this week about the 20 years she spent running the shoe store. “We had one lady who would fly in every year or two from Ha waii. She would buy enough shoes to do her family. We also had people from the States who would write to us in the winter and order shoes that they would pick up in the summer.”

Marg says she got the most pleasure when a fam ily “that did not have a lot of money would come in, and by jiggling prices a little bit we would arrange it so they would all get the shoes they needed. At that time some of the shoes were only $2. But the glow in the eyes of the little ones when they got the shoes is something I still remember.”

People would also pick up shoes or sandals or clogs on their travels as souve nirs and bring them to Marg as gifts. “I think I built up a collection of over 600 shoes that way,” she said. ■