Vol.22 No.48

The Christmas Parade Season is Here!

a great day for the Lions Club of Land O'Lakes Santa Claus Parade, on Saturday, November 26th at 1pm. in Northbrook.

32 parade participants/floats, live Rein deer Display from Sherwood Reindeer Farm, the Kawartha Kavaliers Marching Band, a Town Cryer, a Piper, antique auto mobile's, trucks, snowplows, dogs, ATVs, tricycles, dancers, a boat and even a cat

and so much more and of course Santa Claus and his Elves.

Back at the Lions Club Hall cookies and hot chocolate were enjoyed by all. The Holly Shoppe where children could shop for their friends and family.

Great to see all the smiling faces of the community as well from the participants. Couldn't have asked for better weather ... it was a Great Day!

Sydenham had a long Santa Parade this year; the weather was perfect and a big crowd turned out to watch. The parade had lots of big trucks, representatives from a wide range of community groups, plenty of dogs, even more children, but only one very small horse (a pony, disguised as a reindeer). Three unicycle riders adver

tised SHS’s 125th reunion next August. An ancient zamboni reminded people of the

Big Changes Coming To Frontenac County Council

by Jeff Green

hile there were changes in the make up of all of the mainland Frontenac Township councils after the election in October, the change in the Township of Frontenac Islands was complete. All five members of the council that was sworn in earlier this month are new, including May or Judy Greenwood-Speers and Deputy Mayor Bill Saunders.

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When Frontenac County Council is sworn in this week, at a ceremony at the Frontenac County Courthouse in Kings ton, only two members of the previous council, Central Frontenac Mayor Fran ces Smith and South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, will be sworn in.

The other people on the 9-member council will be new, including GreenwoodSpeers and Saunders from Frontenac Is lands, Ray Leonard from South Frontenac, Niki Gowdy from Central Frontenac, and Mayor Gerry Lichty and Councillor Fred Fowler from North Frontenac.

Judy Greenwood-Speers beat two other candidates for the position of mayor, Ran dy Rixton and Barbara Springgay. Since she lives on Wolfe Island, the candidate

from the Howe Island Ward who received the greatest number of votes was appoint ed as Deputy Reeve and as the second Frontenac County Council representative from the Islands. Bill Saunders received 370 votes on Howe Island, 125 more than the second-place finisher Bill Ackey.

In a phone interview this week, Green wood-Speers said that she looks forward to bringing the perspective and concerns of Frontenac Islands to the attention of the council members who are more famil iar with the mainland parts of Frontenac County.

She said that “some of our unique is sues in Frontenac Islands, that relate to Frontenac County, are the Howe Island Ferry, ambulance issues and water is sues. Frontenac County is responsible for operating the ferry, so we will engage on that.”

“Ambulance concerns are different for us than for everyone else,” she said. “Just last week we had a perfect storm. We had an individual on Wolfe Island who required urgent medical attention. At that time there was no ambulance stationed on Wolfe Island, which is very common,

the ferry broke down in Kingston, and the winds were too high for Ornge Air to come over. We had to get the coast guard to come out to the Marysville Basin, which is the only spot that is deep enough for them, to pick up the patient.”

And the Frontenac County Communal

‘Tis the Season

Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue on December 22.

Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas.

Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches.

Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christ mas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our Decem ber 16 issue. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake or send a scan to info@fronteacnews.ca

Deadline is Thursday, Dec.12

Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy GreenwoodSpeers.

community-maintained skating rink that will come to life off the boat ramp at the Point once the lake freezes. Two Loughborough politicians, Mayor Vande wal and Councillor Scott Trueman walked the route.

Kick & Push Brewing nabs Ontario Beer Award for Relax Alice

“Relax Alice” was named for an expression from Daniel Lees' mother. It is used when someone is starting to get impatient or agitated, as in “Relax Alice, we've still got plenty of time to get to the bewery before they close”.

Lees, the co-owner and brewmaster at the Kick and Push Brewing Company, began brewing Relax Alice when he opened the brewery in June of this year. Along with the Blonde Ale, Bird Dog, Relax Alice was an initial beer brewed at the new facility when it opened.

It is a hybrid between and British style Best Bitter and a North American Amber Ale. It has more body than stan dard Amber Ales at 6% alcohol and some hop to it as well. It turns out it has enough flavour and balance to have won a gold medal at the Ontario Brewing Awards competition in the “Strong British Ale” category. Another beer from the nearby Westport Brewing Company “Ride au Lakes Red Ale” won a bronze medal in the same cate gory. The Westport Brewery also won two silvers in other categories, part of strong overall showing from breweries in the Frontenac/Lanark region, Another Frontenac County brewery, Karbon from Wolfe Island, won gold in the Belgian Ake Category for their “One World Wit”.

Locust, a British style “mild IPA” from Kick and Push, also received an honourable mention in the Pale Com monwealth Beer category.

“We submitted some beers for the awards in Septem ber and did not think much about it after that. They called in October and invited us to come to the ceremony and to bring some beer there to sell, so although they did not

say we were going to be among the winners, we had an indication. But you don't know what level of award you might win, so a gold for Relax Alice was a nice surprise,” said Daniel.

The first five months since opening Kick and Push have been very busy for him. In addition to Relax Alice, Bird Dog and Locust, two new beers have been introduced. SOS (Snowshoe Oatmeal Stout) and Loco, an Ameri can Pale Ale, and some small scale specialty brews are planned for the winter.

“I have to thank of the customers and businesses of Sharbot Lake and surrounding areas for the fantastic sup port during our first few months of business,” said Lees. “It has been great to meet so many new people and to hear from so many that are excited we have established a business in this beautiful area.”

Lees had plans to organise and participate in more events and hold a grand opening by now, but between renovating, brewing and getting a tap room running, all in an 18th month period, that did not happen.

“We are looking to hosting a combination grand open ing and one year anniversary party in June of 2023” he said.

Kick and Push Brewing is also developing relation ships with other local businesses to help build the local economy.

Relax Alice is available on tap and in cans at the brew ery, which is located on Highway 7 just past the Ultramar gas bar headed west to Peterborough from the junction with Road 38. Kick and Push is currently open Thursdays from 4pm-8pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 12noon-8

litically for most of her adult life, in her free time as well as in her working life.

She was raised on Wolfe Island but left for the Waterloo region in 1976, returning regularly to visit her parents on the island.

has been active po

She studied nursing at Conestoga Col lege and then worked as a nurse for over 20 years, while continuing her education at both the University of Waterloo and Sir Wilfred Laurier, where she completed a Masters in Business Administration. She switched from nursing to health care admin istration, including time in the long term care sector. She was one of the first advocates for minimum staffing hours

and nurse to patient ratios, in long term care settings, back in the 1990s. She ran for Wa terloo Regional Council in 1997, inspired by her concerns about public health budget constraints, as well as other issues. She ran for Waterloo City Council in 2000 and 2003 She said that David Suzuki inspired her to join the Green Party in 1999. She was the Green Party candidate in Kitchener Water loo in 2000 and 2007, as well as the Deputy Leader, Party President and advocate for health care for the Ontario Green Party for a decade.

In 2008, her husband retired, and the couple moved back home to Wolfe Island,

where she has lived and worked ever since, including working with Inuit communities, both in the City of Ottawa and in northern communities, on healthcare issues.

She has continued to be active politically, often advocating to provincial and federal officials on issues, since moving back to Wolfe Island.

“Over the years, neighbours of mine said I should consider municipal politics, but I was pretty busy. I turned 65 last January, and retired, so this was the time for me to step into municipal politics.

Less than a year later, she took on the role of mayor, during a pivotal time for both Frontenac Islands and Frontenac County.

One of the areas where her background may be of use to the county relates to long-term care, as ongoing operation and future expan sion plans of the countyowned Fairmount Home are dealt with at the county table.

Frontenac County also appoints a representa tive to the board of Kings ton Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health, an organisation that was chaired for several years by former Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle.■

pm, and Sundays from 12pm-6pm.

Relax Alice is also available on tap at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn ■

Daniel & Laina Lees of Kick & Push Brewery won an award from the Ontario Craft Brewing Assosiation.

Details From Intellivote Reveal Nuances Of Voter Turnout In 2022 Election

Aside from extending the voting pe riod and making voting a click, click, submit process that is about as difficult as checking a bank balance online, electron ic voting in municipal elections also makes it easy to collect detailed data about what groups are more or less likely to vote in different municipalities.

Because the municipalities in this region all use the same voting service, Intellivote, they receive the same detailed report along with the voting results.

And this data provides some answers to questions about voter turnout, which re mains stubbornly low in the region. In spite of the ease of voting, and the fact that, at least in this year's election, there were con tests for all council seats, and all but one head of council, in the region, the turnout remained stubbornly low, with about 2 of every 3 eligible voters deciding not to vote.

And the data paints a different picture in each of the municipalities.

The most surprising aspect of the data in Addington Highlands, is that the turnout among full time residents was quite a bit lower than the turnout among the nonresident seasonal population. Only 25% of the 3000 full time residents voted, but over 50% of the 1550 non-residents cast bal lots. In raw numbers, more non-residents voted than residents, 781- 757.

In terms of demographics, 2/3 of all eligible voters in Addington Highlands are between the ages of 50 and 80. Turnout among those three groups goes up as people get older. Only 27% of 50-60 year olds voted, and that goes up to 37% for 60-70 year olds, and 44.2% for those aged between 70 and 80.

The mix of voters in Addington Highlands

ended up being beneficial to incumbents, as 5 of the 6 who sought reelection were suc cessful. The only exception was the election of Ken Hook, over incumbent David Miles, in Ward 2, but Hook did sit as both councillor and reeve between 2001 and 2006.

In North Frontenac, the overall voting turnout was 34%, but among permanent residents the turnout was high, 55%. The turnout among non-resident electors, which represent more than 3/4 of the elec torate, was only 28%. But the non-resi dent vote remained crucial to candidates seeking office, because in terms of raw numbers 62% of all ballots that were cast came from the non-resident population.

In North Frontenac, the population tracks in a similar manner as Addington Highlands. Over 70% of eligible voters are between 50 and 80 years old, and like in Addington Highlands, the turnout is lowest among those in their 50's (34%), higher among those in their 60's (39%), and high est among those in their 70s (46%).

The mix of voters this time in North Frontenac was not quite as kind to incum bents, as it was in Addington Highlands. Of 6 incumbents seeking election, 4 were re-elected and 2 were defeated by can didates who have never served on local council, including Gerry Lichty's win over former Mayor Ron Higgins.

In Central Frontenac, the participation rate in the election was 33.3%, about the same as North Frontenac and Addington Highlands, even though there was no race for mayor. The 4 district contests had crowded fields however, which kept the turnout from dropping too low.

In Central Frontenac, 45% of eligible voters are full time residents and 55% are seasonals, and the turnout among the res ident population was 46%, whereas the turnout among seasonal residents was only 23%. In raw numbers, 1616 votes (61%) were cast by residents, and 1002 votes (38%) were cast by non-residents.

Among the 5 candidates who were elected in 2018 and ran again in 2022 in

by Jeff Green

Central Frontenac, only 2 were re-elected. Change was afoot in the township, and full time residents apparently drove the change.

The demographic data in Central Frontenac is similar to the other town ships. 64% of the population are between 50 and 80, and the participation rate was lower (30%) among those 50-60, higher (38%) for the 60-70 year olds, and highest (45.3%) among the 70-80 year old eligible voters.

In South Frontenac, the voting partici pation rate was 36%. There is a higher percentage of full time residents who can vote, 73% (to 27% seasonal residents) than in the townships to the north. The turnout among full time residents was 40%, and among the seasonal population it was half that at 21%. In terms of raw numbers, 5,344 votes (82%) were cast by permanent residents, and 1,132 (18%) were cast by seasonal residents.

The demographics in South Frontenac track a bit younger than in the other town ships. 54% of the population is between 50 and 80 in South Frontenac, and there are almost as many 40-50 year olds, 2532, as there are 70-80 year olds, 2757. The likelihood of voting increases with age in South Frontenac in much the same way as it does in the other townships, however. 27% of those 40-50 voted, 34% of those 50-60, 44% of those who are 60-70, and 53% of those who are 70 to 80.

And in South Frontenac, the mix of vot ers was very good to incumbents. All of the 6 incumbents seeking re-election, in cluding Mayor Vandewal, were success fully returned to council. The three new members of council all won open seats. ■

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Covid Caseload Drops As Grim Milestone Reached

By Jeff Green

or the first time in two months, all of the COVID indicators were down in Kings ton Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) last week.

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The number of COVID hospitalisations was down to 17, from 31 a week earlier, the test positivity rate was down to 10% from 16%, and COVID concentrations in wastewater were down in all three outlet locations, two in Kingston and one in Am herstview.

There was one additional COVID death reported in KFL&A between November 15 and November 22, which is also down from multiple deaths each week for sev eral. But that death was the 100th in the region since the start of the outbreak.

94 of those deaths have occurred in the last 12 months, while only 6 were record ed during the first 18 months since the first COVID lockdown on March 15, 2020.

While COVID numbers are down, flu and RSV outbreaks continue to be prevalent in the region, and across the Province.

KFL&A Public Health (KFLAPH) con tinues to encourage residents to seek flu shots and COVID booster shots if they have not already done so, in order to halt the spread of upper respiratory infections. Other measures such as frequent hand washing and masking indoors are being encouraged as well.

The KFLAPH COVID dashboard is up dated weekly, on Tuesday afternoons. ■

Tuesday Lunch

Perth Road Sunday School Hall 5622 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village. Every Tuesday. Euchre at 10:00 lunch at noon.

Martina Field,

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

CLOYNE - N O r TH br OO k

The LOL Lions Club have a couple of upcoming Christmas

• events! On December 3rd, from 10-2pm, the annual Christmas Extravaganza where 22 vendors will sell their locally made products. No entry fee. This is a perfect opportunity to find the ideal gift. On December 10th, come and see Santa and his elves in action at Santa’s Workshop at the Lions Hall from 101pm. This will be a very exciting time for the young and old. Please come and experience the magic of Christmas though the eyes of children.

Get your Christmas baking and some Christmas items at

• Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church on Saturday, Decem ber 3 from 930am to noon, located at 108 Addington Rd. #2, Northbrook.

DENbIGH & VENNACHAr

Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224

tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca

LARC’s Early ON playgroup will be getting together on Fri

• day December 2nd and December 16th from 10 to 12am at the AHCC in Denbigh. Please bring your young children and come out and visit with other caregivers in the community.

The Denbigh Public Library will be having a Christmas Craft • and Story Time on Saturday December 10th from 10 to 11am. Please call the library to register your children 613-333-1426. The Denbigh Community sends their condolences to the

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family of Gary Malcolm who passed away recently. Gary was a very active volunteer in our community during his retirement years. Our community sends condolences as well to the fam ily of Hulda Fuller who passed away recently at the age of 98. Hulda along with her children and their families are well known in our community.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions are celebrating Christmas with

• lots of great events. There will be a Christmas Market on Sat urday December 3rd from 10am to 3am and they are hosting a Christmas Monster BINGO on Tuesday December 6th from 7 to 9pm. Please join them at the Griffith Community Hall in Griffith.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting a Stationary • Christmas Parade on Saturday December 17th from 5 to 7pm at Heritage Park in Denbigh. Please let the Committee know if you would like to enter a float by calling 613-333-2224.

GODFrEY

Kelli McRobert

kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Congratulations on the sale of the Godfrey Store and a

• 'happy dance' that the post office shall remain open!! Wish ing you guys all the best on your new adventures and look ing forward to seeing how the store continues to evolve!?

Giving back to the Community!! Huge shout out to the

• Frontenac Pickleball Club who donated $1100.00 to the South Frontenac Community Services Corporation. Let's hope we can continue to build our pickleball places to play in South & Central Frontenac so we can support our residents physically and mentally with much needed funding for pro grams and services! Clap, clap, clap!!!

Prince Charles PS -Vendors Market. Saturday, December 10th, 9am - 3pm. Prince Charles Public School, 6875 Road ( Hwy. 38)/ Verona.

SNACKS WITH SANTA- Saturday December 10, 12 to • 2pm, Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, 4041 Colebrook Rd. Santa will be catching a ride around Harrowsmith with the local Fire Department starting around 1145am and will arrive at the Harrowsmith S & A Club around noon. Bring a dozen of your favourite snacks to share with Santa and oth ers. This is a Free event. Sponsored in part by Hartington Community Caring!

Central Frontenac Township is seeking community mem

• bers/volunteers who are interested in sitting on various Township committees and their subcommittees. More infor mation on all volunteer opportunities visit www.centralfron tenac.com.

H A rr OWS m ITH

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

Thanks to everyone who bought the knit and crochet items

• at Silverbrook’s Garden Centre, Harrowsmith Pharmacy, Sydenham Pharmacy (from Bhavin Patel). We contributed $160.00 to our local food bank. God bless you all.

last date to order is Sunday, December 4 with a pick up date of Sunday, December 11, between 9 and 11 at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $15.00

Rebekah's twelve (12) days of Christmas draw. The first • draw will be December 1st and the last one on December 12th. 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 10 - 12am and Thursday afternoons from 3 -5pm. All proceeds going to the Almost Home Kimmy Fund.

Friday, December 2, from 7pm - 930pm, the Harrowsmith Odd Fellows & Rebekah’s are starting up Youth Dances for chil dren in elementary school. Cost is $6.00. Although there is no grade limit, we tend to get mostly children from grades 5 to 8. If your child is in grade 4 and you feel that he or she is mature enough then please bring them. The canteen will be open with pop, bars, gum and chips.

HENDErSON

Jean Brown

613-336-2516

Marie White and crew are hosting a yummy bash combining

• both the fiddlers and the open mic into one, plus adding a hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, veggies and pie on Sat. Dec. 17 at the ever famously yummy Harlowe Hall from 1- 5pm. Admission is $15.00 for the public and $10.00 for entertainers. Come out and rock on!

Deepest sympathy to Hugh and Susan Baker on the loss • of their sister Deb (Hanna) Thompson- educational Assistant, politician, Church helper, first female reeve in her area. Deb was truly well loved by one and all.

The three United Churches are celebrating White Gift Sun day this Sunday Dec. 4 with a mission project to donate nut free granola bars, crackers, and non-perishable food products to the local schools. Please bring to the Henderson church on Sun. Dec. 4 @ 845am as an outreach Christmas sharing proj ect. Thanks in advance.

Our Pine Meadow people had a great time when the Santa • Claus parade came right into their parking lot, with thanks to the organizers. Also they recently appreciated an Alzheimer's Coffee Break and enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, and the community while supporting such a fantastic cause. Hen derson United Church is decked out for Christmas with out door lights on the Mary and Joseph statues, outdoor greenery, while the inside features candles, and angelic decorations. It meets weekly at 845am and then on Christmas eve at 7pm for a candle lit service.

INVErArY

Judy Borovskis

borovskis@kingston.net

The Christmas Wreaths will be going up in the village

• this week. It's wonderful to see all of the lights on houses in Harrowsmith, along the rural roads and through to Verona. It seems like everyone has decided to celebrate Christmas with more lights and more blow up decorations this year. Enjoy...

Rotary Calendars filled with local photography and 312 • chances to win! $15,000 in prizes. Available at Inverary Phar masave, Mrs Garrett's Bake Shop, Neil's Flowers, Limestone Creamery. Great as Christmas gifts – a good size for keeping track of special dates. More info call Darlene at 613-353-1142. Help Rotary to help others!

Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd at the Stor • rington Lions Club Hall 8 to 11am. Includes a meal, activities for kids and time with Santa! Cost is a free-will donation.

Rebekah’s pie sale - Apple, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry,

• pumpkin, raspberry, cherry. To order call 613-876-1330. The

3rd Annual Battersea Santa Claus Parade Saturday De • cember 3rd starting at 1pm. from Storrington Public School

Stephanie Regent finnegansgs@gmail.com

and ending with hot chocolate with Santa at Battersea United Church. Everyone welcome!

Tickets Available - $5 ! Three Days Left! Great Prizes. Please • support the Light Up Our Diamonds Campaign for Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Draws December 4th at 4pm.

Mega LCBO Bottle Drive December 2, 3, 4 from 10am to • 4pm at the entrance to Ken Garrett Park. Drop your returns in the trailer – and buy your lucky tickets! We need your help! $24,000 still owing on the lights. Hope to greet you at the park gates.

Eyeglasses & hearing aides - Storrington Lions Club is col lecting used eyeglasses and hearing aides. Drop off at the Lions Hall along with your Food Bank donation on December 9th. Food Drive to fill Christmas Baskets! December 9th drop off • time 1 to 5 at the Storrington Lion's Hall. Suggestions are ce real (ie Rice Krispies and Cheerios), crackers, ketchup, tooth paste, 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, coffee, tea. Any and All do nations gratefully accepted. Also give thought to warm mittens, hats and socks! Put a warm smile on a happy face!

Calling all youth! Four Rivers Youth Cluster invites you for Christmas Crafts & Cookies from 2 to 4pm. on Saturday, De cember 10th at Battersea United Church. Thank-you to Kaye from K’s Cottage for being our leader! R.S.V.P. to Rev. Heath er by December 5 if you can join us. Let’s have the merriest Christmas ever! (heathermclurg@hotmail.com)

mA b E r LY- bOLING br O k E

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

Maberly Fair is hosting a Euchre Card Party on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. 7pm. $5 per person. Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road. Contact Sue Munro at 613-2682507 for more information.

mISSISSIPPI

Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127

Note to Kevin from Snow Road – What a surprise I got on • November 25th. I got a phone call from a woman in Toronto who had been at that first Elvis concert in Toronto. She said she attended the concert and I think she said she had won the tickets. She said the year was 1957. She saw him in person and he wore a gold jumpsuit. Her name is June Johnson and she used to live in Arden. I am so glad she called and let me know the year that that poster was made so now you and I both know.

Sympathy to the friends and family of Ralph Lehman from • McDonald’s Corners who passed away.

So sorry to hear Palmerston Marina is closing for the winter. • Chuck – we are going to miss our coffee breaks with you so much.

Olive told me that “Elvis” performed at the seniors’ residence • on Friday, November 25th. I couldn’t attend to see him but she said he wasn’t as good as Steve Goodberry. He was there from 3 to 430 and he is the only “Elvis” that I have missed so far who was in this area.

Don’t forget the Mississippi Free Methodist Church Christ • mas Pot Luck on at 5pm on Sunday, December 4th at the Com munity Centre in Snow Road.

The Snow Road Community Centre Social Christmas Din • ner will be held on Wednesday, December 14th at 6pm. Bring a side dish or dessert. The Community Centre will provide the turkey and fixings. Donations for the local Food Bank would be appreciated.

Happy 40th birthday to Ryan DeLisle. Get well wishes to • Harriett Riddell.

There is a craft sale at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on • Saturday, December 3rd. No more breakfasts until 2023.

OmPAH

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

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

Three local elves (Lorrie, Kathy and Marily) were busy this • week as they decorated the hall in preparation for the holiday activities.

The Ompah Hall will be filled with the sounds of excited chil • dren at the Children's Christmas Party at 2pm on Sat., Dec. 3. Santa may even make an appearance with a gift for children who are registered. At 6pm, the Santa Claus parade will start at the township office, travel through Plevna and end at the Ompah Hall. Thanks to the Fire Department who are organiz ing the children's activities and the parade, and to the Commu nity Centre for providing the refreshments.

There is a box in the foyer of the Community Centre to col

• lect Food Bank donations. Healthy non-perishable foods are welcome.

Rural Frontenac Community Services have launched a new

• program called Community Café to connect with seniors on a

regular basis, and provide health and wellness presentations/ activities. On December 7, Pam Lemke of the Alzheimer So ciety will be coming to the Ompah Community Centre to share information and resources on dementia and caregiver support. The doors open at 11am, with soup and social to follow. The event is free for seniors 60+. For more information, call 613279-3151 or e-mail info@rfcs.ca.

Bake your favourite Christmas cookies, bring them to the • Ompah Hall, and go home with an equal amount of a wonderful variety of cookies. The annual Cookie Exchange takes place on Sat. Dec, 10 at 10am.

The December Birthday Bash will be held on Wed., Dec. 21 • at 6pm. This month the hall will provide roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and buns. Please bring either a small salad or dessert to share along with some money to go in the pot to pay for hall rental and gifts for some local folks who could use a little extra during the holidays.

PArHAm-TICHbOrNE

Colleen Steele

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

Granite Ridge Education Center is once again hosting their Christmas Store. Students are able to shop for their family. They are looking for gently used items to be brought into the School by December 5. Remember: these need to be small enough to go home on the school bus. Hope you had the op portunity to support North Frontenac Little Theatre in their pro duction of The Red Lamp play.

Reminder of the Festival of Trees. “My Favourite Things" is • on this weekend. Friday, December 2 ( 1 - 8pm) and then Sat urday Dec. 3 from 10 to 4. Be sure to get your tickets and don't forget a donation to the Food Bank.

Don't forget the Christmas Market at Circle Square Rance on • Dec. 3 from 10am to 3pm. 1361 Price Road, in Arden. There are lots of vendors and you will be sure to find something for everyone on your list!!!

Also on this weekend is the Drive By Santa Claus Parade at • Parham Fair Grounds, sponsored by the District #4 Recreation Committee who are also taking donations to the Food Bank. Sit in your car, drive around the race track and see the beauti ful displays! You can enjoy the parade without getting out and braving the elements! Have a company or business, or just love Christmas? Then join us!! Contact Liz Steele-Drew to let them know of your interest, then you show up earlier on Sun day to claim a section of the track for your display - easy as that, and it's FREE!!! Let's all get into the spirit of Christmas and see the big man himself (he will be set up by the canteen this year) and he would love to see all the little ones! See you there!!!

The Sharbot Lake Santa Claus Parade is on Dec. 10. Nice • to go out in the evening to see all the pretty light displays.

Here are the December birthdays: Joel Gray, Sharon Quinn, • Lisa Hamilton, Josh Neadow, Steven Steele, Lisa McLellan, Derrick Hole, Jen MacPherson, Jodi Allen, Joe Sproule, Wray Gillespie, Jean Brown, Dawson McLellan, Michael Morrow, Mya Wolfe, Bruce Teal, Bill Lowery, Richard Hartwick, Louise Lee, Nicki LeClair, Alyssa Teal, Amanda Neadow, Stirling Ham ilton, Madison Courtney, Mary Jane Badour, Shelley Hamilton, Viv Lowery, Terri Lynn Ducharme, Cheryl Bertrim, Angela Cor kum, Ilona Cox, Wendy Sproule, Brad Gibson, Amanda Ham ilton, Jim Steele, Aaron LaPointe, Mike Goodberry, Virginia Hamilton, Joe Mallette, Vicki Babcock, Ralph Lowery, Tanner Meeks, Tyson Thompson, Natasha Emery, Jess Quinn, Tiffany Thompson, Julie Whan, Lorne Hamilton, Whitney Lowery, Brit tany Bertrim, Grant Thompson.

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

Christmas Eve Services: 830pm at Perth Road United • Church, 10pm at Wilmer Church (with communion). Local Rotary cash calendar and photos. 312 chances to win • giving $15,000 in prizes. For only $20.00 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

Hello North Frontenac neighbours! Did you hear about the • 12 books of reading yet? If you would like to bring some extra Christmas magic into your children's lives this year, stop by our Cloyne or Plevna Library and pick out 12 special books or let me pick them out and you can be surprised, too! I will even have wrapping paper to wrap them up for you! Then each night your family can enjoy some quality time and a special surprise treat by your Christmas tree! All you need is a library card!! Please contact me for more information.

The Palmerston Lake Marina Christmas by the Lake Craft

• Show is this Saturday, December 3rd from 10am - 2pm.

Sunday, December 4th, The Silent Valley Alpaca Farm in • vites you to their Open House from 10am - 5pm. You can have your picture taken and join them for some yummy hot apple ci der, baked goods and shopping! For more information, you can call 613-858-8883 or email silentvalleyalpaca@gmail.com.

Saturday, December 3rd is the Santa Claus Parade and

• Christmas Party. The Visit with Santa Party is at 2pm at the Ompah Community Center, where there will also be crafts and facepainting and photos with the jolly red big guy!

The parade leaves the Township office at 6pm and makes • its way down hwy 506 towards Plevna and finishes off at the Ompah Community Center on hwy 509. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float and for more information, you can con tact Dillon at 613 650-7746.

Congratulations to Michelle Hand who guessed 1650 light

• bulbs in the River Hill & Fine Foods Ltd. Christmas light con test!! There were 1680, so Michelle was the closest without go ing over. She won a delicious sweet bottle of their home made maple syrup!

Don't forget River Hill's awesome lights display started again

• last Saturday night! Every night you can drive through between 5-9pm and enjoy all the festive Christmas lights!! Don't forget to set your radio to their Christmas music station to enjoy the full effect!! They are located off River Road at 1311 Struthadam Road. You just have to follow the signs! Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5-8, there are also mini donuts and wagon rides available!

S YDENHA m

Karen Brawley 613-376-9848

HO HO HOLY CHRISTMAS, Sydenham. What a weekend

• we had last weekend. A tree lighting on Friday night drew a great crowd and our tree is now officially lit for the season, and looks fantastic - it’s grown so much (just like our wonderful com munity).

But the parade - WOW. AMAZING. The talk of the town, • indeed. Thanks to all those behind the scenes who made this happen this year. The participants were amazing, the laughter and smiles were plenty. Way to go, Sydenham.

Feeling festive, Memory Lane Flowers and Gifts has their elf

• in a hole station set up right beside the shop. Be sure to make it one of your many stops in our village this holiday season, and post your photos. Christine at Memory Lane is in her 25th Christmas season.

There’s a new stylist in town. The Travelling Hairstylist, let • her come to your home (perfect for some) or go to her salon. Just contact Jen at 613-888-5574 for your hair needs. In the spirit of Christmas, for each service performed, she is donat ing $5 to the Food Bank. From Dec 1st-Dec 24th. Not only

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Gift Wrapping and Lifting Tips!

Wrapping presents for an extended period can cause strains on the upper back and neck if done improperly. Below are some tips to keep your back and neck healthy this holiday season.

Stretching can help in preventing injury especially before doing something repetitive. You should stretch before you begin and around every 30 minutes of wrapping. Also be sure to not sit in the exact same position the entire time you are wrapping as this can cause stiffness and muscle fatigue.

Avoid sitting wrapping presents on the floor. This will cause you to lean forward and put tension/ stress on your back and neck. Use a table and chair to wrap your presents. Also try to keep items you will be picking up or putting down constantly, like scissors or tape, within arm’s length.

Be careful when lifting large or awkward items. When you lift something, the load on your spine increases and your spine can only bear so much before it is injured. When you are lifting, correct body position and lifting technique is crucial to preventing injury.

Here is a step-by-step technique for lifting safely and preventing back injury:

• Stand close to the object you are going to lift

• Place your feet shoulder‐width apart.

• Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible to squat to the level of the object.

• Keep the load close to your body.

• Use the strength of your leg and arm muscles to smoothly and slowly lift the load. Do not to jerk when lifting.

Pivot your feet to turn in the direction you want to move toward.

Avoid twisting your body while turning and carrying the load. • Bend your knees and slowly lower the load to its new location.

Choral Delights Come Alive

By Kelli McRobert

Music, much like food, can transport you to another time and place. It can bring forth an emotion from days gone by or a longing for what lies ahead. This past week end, there were plenty of events that residents could choose to attend including vendor markets, parades, and meals.

I headed down to the Grand Theatre to participate in Choir, Choir, Choir, where the audience sings under the guidance of two witty gents who lead you through a va riety of practice choruses before the actual filmed ‘mas terpiece’ is captured for Facebook. It was great fun and a sold-out event with over 650 participants chanting out various verses from hits from the 80s. If you love to sing in groups, you may want to check them out the next time they come to Kingston.

On Sunday, the Trinity United Church welcomed a full house as guests filled the pews and additional chairs had to be added to accommodate the crowd that was eagerly awaiting the Christmas performance of the Frontenac Women’s Chorus (FWC). The chorus itself began ap proximately 25 years ago and is the longest running

women’s chorus and the first to be established in Kingston. It only accepts 35 singers that range in age from 18 -80 years old, and who practice weekly to hone their skills. The choir meets on Monday nights, at the church, in prepara tion for their annual events varying from 2-5 perfor mances based on their in vitations to perform at other venues and with partnering groups. Their classic black outfits are accented with just a pop of colour to set the tone.

The church itself sits in the heart of Verona. It’s solid red brick exterior stands tall and proud and is the rebuild of the frame structure that was destroyed due to fire in 1910. The building itself having been established origi nally in 1886. Stained glass windows emit a festive glow

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across the guests as the choir takes their place, centre stage, and keenly observes the guiding hands of their Director Stella Terhart. Stella has a long history of mu sic and accomplishments and has since taken over from Patti Smith to lead the ’all’ female choir.

The MC, Richard Worsfold, kept the guests entertained with his quick humour and brief explanations of the songs, themes, and stories which kept the mood light and fes tive, as we were treated to musical delights, some famil iar and some not. The pianist, Kate VanAllen, along with Christine (her daughter), would accompany the singers with the tempo of piano and flute. There were a few old classics like ‘Silver Bells’, ‘Christmas Waltz’, and a wick edly modified version of ‘the 12 Days After Christmas’ that floated across the exposed beams of the acoustically appropriate church ceiling. Each singer held up a come dic prop to highlight the play on words that enhanced the performance, ten-fold!

There was a comfort sitting amongst a community to enjoy the music, social outing, and companionship that has been lacking for the past few years.

The walls were adorned with hand made decorations and a quick random draw soon revealed who, amongst the pews, would be lucky enough to take one home as a parting gift. 6 lucky winners could choose a lovely bough fully adorned with a festive hand made decoration. Free will offerings and donations of food were gathered to help support the church, the choir (sheet music etc…), and the local food bank.

All concerts managed by the FWC are free of charge for their guests. A few of the younger crowd fidgeted while the performance unfolded, unaware that this will be a memory, a moment spent with family, and years from now may strike a ‘chord’ (pun intended), reminiscent of a time they headed to church or could touch, hug, or be with those they loved.

As I surveyed the room, each song stirred an emotion for me, as I could see it did in others. Reflective, toe tap ping, comforted, nostalgic….the ebb and flow of the spirit of the season.

As I mentioned before, music and food, can truly bring people together and elicit a reaction, some positive, some perhaps negative….for me, a few of the traditional sounds had me briefly well up….not quite a tear, but I did see across the way a women begin to dab the corners of her eyes, perhaps remembering those dearly departed or truly feeling the power of the note, the energy, the pas sion as the music took us through our own private jour ney. Personal, shared, yet truly unique.

As the 1-hour performance wrapped up, thanks were given to the volunteers, and a few special folks that helped to make the gathering a success. Everyone was invited to take home a small treat wrapped up in festive fare.

Thank you to the organizers of the event. It was a fan tastic start to the holiday season. The chorus is still look ing for more singers. You do not need to be a professional singer; however, it is hoped that you can carry a tune.

For more information you can email Stella at: stellater hart@gmail.com ■

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613-268-2135

FULLER, Hulda

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Hulda Martha Fuller (nee Liedtke) in the early morning on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the Valley Manor in Barry’s Bay, in her 98th year. Hulda was predeceased by her daughter Carolyn and her husband Kenneth Fuller. Dear mother of Jerry, Iola (Orville Keller), Bonnie (late Dale Keller), Betty (Donald Keller) and Ken (Janice). Cherished grandmother of Casey, Corey, Tammy, Stephanie, Sonia, Amy, Benjamin, Kerri-Ann, Austin, and Emma; 12 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild. Hulda was also predeceased by her four brothers and five sisters. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. A short visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27 at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Denbigh. The Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm with interment to follow in the church cemetery. For those wishing to make a donation in Hulda’s memory, please consider St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Denbigh. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

WAGAR, Meta Louise October 21, 1940 - November 28, 2022 after a short battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, on Monday November 28, 2022, The Lord came and relieved Meta of her earthly body and took her home to heaven. She was 82 years old.

although acquainted with many tragedies, Meta remained a committed Christian who believed that everyone should have the opportunity to know how much Jesus loved them. She faithfully served Jesus & her church her entire life and passed her commitment to both onto her two daughters.

Meta is predeceased by her husband roger, daughter Jayne, parents Ewart & Pearl (Lalonde) Campsall, sister Jessie and brother in law David Tucker, brother frank Campsall, brother & sister in laws: Bob & Pat Wagar, Guy & marjorie Wagar, aileen Wagar, randall & Helen Wagar, iva (Wagar) & Clare Grant, Doug & Dale Wagar, averil (Wagar) & earl Goodberry, Carol (wagar) & Ted Toogood.

Her excellent pie baking, generosity, laughter & presence will be missed dearly by her daughter Jennifer, sister in law Gudrun (tucker) & Stewart Hunter, sister & brother in laws: Eric & Muriel wagar, Kathleen (Wagar) & Frank Goodfellow and many nieces & nephews, cousins & friends and church family.

friends will be received at the verona free Methodist Church on Thursday December 1 from 3-5pm & 7-9pm.

visitation will also take place on friday, December 2 from 11am-1pm. Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1pm on friday December 2.

T ROUSDALE

Donations in Meta’s memory may be made to the verona free Methodist Church.

interment: Parham Cemetery. arrangements entrusted to lyons funeral Home, westport, ON. Online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca

Stephen Downes in loving memory of a dear son & brother

We who loved you sadly, miss you as it dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, thoughts of you are always near,.

Sadly missed by father, Mother & brother

In Memory of Ginger 2004-2022

How do I find the words, Way down in my heart The memories of all those years, Now I pray can start. Be it a touch of her paw, as I lay there in bed. I’m hungry don’t you know No more need be said. Down with a bowl and some milk, As she circles with a purr and meow, With just a dash of cream, Always seems enough somehow. Time for that afternoon nap, With a blanket and warm, In a moment comes that sound, As she’s asleep on my arm. Then time for some outdoors, And she checks out the house, There goes a chippie, But settles for a mouse. Back inside with her prize, I’ve got something to show, Look at me and see, It’s for you, you know. Always loving and kind, She waits for my touch, Pick her up in my arms, Always means so much!

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• but you’ll be giving back to our local food bank. Thanks Jenevive. Wishing you much success in your new venture.

Sydenham Women’s Institute members in

• vite you to their Christmas. Craft & Bake Sale, showcasing a variety of Vendors. On Saturday, December 3rd, 9am to 2pm, at the Verona Li ons Hall, 4504 Verona Sand Road.

VE r ONA

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Style Revival will be open TWO Saturdays

• in December. December 3 and December 10 from 10am to 1pm. It will also be open, as usual, Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.

Santa Claus is coming to Verona on Satur • day, December 3 from 11am to 2pm. This free outdoor event will take place on the north side of Nicole’s Gifts and is sponsored by Verona Hardware, Revell Ford and Nicole’s Gifts. Pets are welcome, and please bring your own cam eras.

A Christmas Craft and Bake Sale will be

• held at the Verona Lions Hall on Saturday, De cember 3 from 9am to 2pm. This is hosted by the Sydenham Women’s Institute. Free admis sion. Lunch will be sold.

Everyone is invited to the ANNUAL Prince

• Charles Public School HOLIDAY MARKET on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9am to 3pm at Prince Charles Public School. Over 50+ vendors! Breakfast with Santa 9am - noon. Lunch Cafe and more! Admission : non-perishable food item or $1.00 (for the South Frontenac Food Bank) This is the school’s BIG annual fund raiser in support of student activities.

Marilyn (Beth) Munro

My babe.... 3 years have passed and it always feels like yesterday! you left us way too soon! forever in my heart ♥ and in “Shangrila!” Miss you more... Dan ♥

in loving memory of a dear brother who passed away November 29th 2012

In a quiet country graveyard. Where gentle breezes blow. Lies the one we love so dearly, And lost ten years ago. forever loved by Charlotte, allan & Family.

T HOMPSON , Clyde

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G ILBERT, Daniel (‘Dan’) Charles

Passed away suddenly but peacefully in the presence of his family on Sunday November 27th, 2022 at the age of 65.

Born on December 29th, 1956 in Bath, New Brunswick, Dan hailed from a large loving family.

Born to Margaret (Peg) and Joseph (Joe) Gilbert, Dan regularly shared fond memories of the great privilege of growing up in the community of Burton, New Brunswick.

Dan’s lengthy career in the consumer products industry provided him with many opportunities to travel throughout the world, and he eventually settled in the Greater toronto area. His career also led him to his great love, Deborah (Deb).

Dan and Deb spent 20 wonderful years making homes first in Burlington, Ontario, and then building their dream home on the lake in verona, Ontario. Dan and Deb made wonderful memories at the lake with their beloved dogs Grace and riley. they loved hosting at their home and always made visitors feel welcomed, so much so that it made it hard to leave. Dan will be remembered for his love of family gatherings, his sense of humour, and passion for the family football pool.

Dan is predeceased by his parents, and will be greatly missed by siblings Joanne (richard) foster, Terry (Cathy) Gilbert, mary ellen (Galane) Barker, Debbie (Peter) Tulk, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Dan leaves behind his daughter Lana. He will also be forever remembered by his inherited family including Heather (Scott) Morrison, Lindsey Kerr (Mike), adam Dybvig-Kerr, Daniel (Crystal) Kerr, and Michael Kerr (Jess). He was a loving “Grandpa Dan” to aiden, Paisley, lauren, William, Connor, alice and ivy. funeral arrangements have been made at the James reid funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, Ontario on Saturday December 3rd.

visitation will be at 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm and a reception to follow. a Catholic service and burial will take place in Oromocto, New Brunswick at a later date.

acknowledgements must be made to the staff at Kingston General Hospital for their compassionate care and attention during Dan’s final weeks.

in loving memory of Dan, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The team at Food Less Travelled has • stepped up their fund raising!! For every dona tion to their Christmas For Kids jar, you or your children can choose one of the ornaments from the tree. Beckie Laine Cox crocheted skates and Annah Harriman made acrylic hand paint ed ornaments.

It is wonderful to announce that after a two • year absence, there will be a free sit down TUurkey Dinner on Christmas Day at the Ve rona Lions Hall. Doors open at 10:30am with meal at 12noon. To reserve your spot or get

more information, call Sheila Steele 613-3742884 or Joyce Casement 613-374-3406.

ArDEN

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

What a fantastic turnout Saturday, when the • Christmas tree in Arden was lit up. This has become an annual event that all residents look forward to and really lets everyone know that the Christmas

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THE CO r PO r ATION OF THE TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PASS BY-LAW NAMING AND/OR RENAMING PRIVATE ROADS

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a By-Law to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 2002125 as amended to name and/or rename private lanes pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.

THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday December 13th, 2022 at 4:00 pm said meeting to be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, with a virtual option.

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PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear build ing, Sharbot Lake. 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

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So, this is the weekend everyone has been

• looking forward to. With folks bringing their cre ations to Oso Hall Thursday afternoon, judging Friday morning and the luncheon at the Cross ing Pub Friday afternoon, the anxiety is grow ing. Viewing of all of the participating entries Friday afternoon and Saturday is free as long as you bring a donation to the food bank. Get your shopping done early by attending the 2 Vendors’ sales Saturday December 3.

The Arden United Church is hosting a Christ • mas luncheon, Saturday December 10, 11am to 1pm. Enjoy a lunch of homemade sup, sandwiches and many, many desserts for just $15 per person. Carols will fill the social room making the lunch merry and bright.

Try to visit the Arden Church Manse, De • cember 11, 2pm to 5pm. This is a time for fel lowship and thanks, and if you have any ques tions, please call the Church at 613-335-2474.

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions are • hosting their “Visit with Santa” at the Sharbot Lake Legion December with Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate and of course the man in Red.

“Shop and Wrap” is back with a vengeance, • at the Land-O-Lakes Public School Friday December 15. Gently used items along with wrapping paper, bags and bows are gratefully accepted. Any donation can be dropped off, at the school on or before December 15, and of course, volunteers are needed to make this event possible. This is a great opportunity for Seniors to contribute their time and efforts and make this Christmas a special one for the students. Please get in touch with Amanda McPhee at 613-888-2005 for more informa tion.

The Arden United Church will be hosting a • Children’s Christmas Party Saturday Decem ber17. There will be crafts and goodies and a visit from the big guy, in the Red Suit. If you wish your kids to participate, please contact the Church at 613-335-2474 or email minis ter@srdenpastoralcharge.ca.

Happy birthday, Rhonda. What a great party!! •

bATTE r SEA /S TO rr INGTON

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

A very happu 30th birthday to Kerrie, my best friend over in Inverary! Where has the time gone, amiright? Enjoy the day, watch out for the inevitable back pain.

Santa is coming to town! Head to the Stor • rington Lions Club on December 3rd from 8am – 11am for Breakfast with Santa. There will be a delicious meal and children’s activities. All available with a free will offering.

Santa will be busy on December 3rd. After • breakfast with the Lions, Santa will be in Bat tersea for the Third Annual Battersea Santa Parade! The parade leaves Storrington Public School at 1pm and will make its way to the Bat tersea United Church where there will be hot drinks offered. Be sure to bring a food bank donation and help ‘Fill the Boat’ once again. To enter a float, call Roberta at 613-353-2846. There will be three pizza prizes offered from The Creekside Bar & Grill for the themes of ‘Carols & Songs’, ‘Battersea Rocks!’, and ‘Fa vourite Christmas Movie/ Story’.

N OTICE

Winter Control Operations

Parking on Township Roads

T HE C O r PO r ATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF A DDINGTON H IGHLANDS

P UBLIC N OTICE

Eligible individuals interested in becoming involved in the Municipality are encouraged to submit a written expression of interest for any one of the following Committees:

AHEAD (Economic Development) Properties and Recreation

As the Township is looking for equal representation from both Wards, please be sure to include your address or where you own property in your written submission.

Letters are to be submitted to the attention of the Clerk on or before December 9th, 2022, by mail to P.O. Box 89, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0, by fax to 613-336-2847 or by e-mail to clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca.

THE PROPOSED BY-LAW is available for inspection during regular office hours in the Clerk’s department and on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac. com

THE PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW is to name an existing private lane located at 1881 North Road as a result of additional civic addresses on said lane. The proposed new name is Birchview Trail.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) on December 12th, 2022 via email, in person or by mail to: Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

DATED THIS 25th day of November 2022, at the Township of Central Frontenac

Cindy Deachman Deputy-Clerk

In the interest of public safety and in accordance with By-Law #28-08, any vehicle or object parked on any road or highway maintained by the Township of North Frontenac shall be subject to removal and impounding at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle.

Mailboxes

The Township will not be held responsible for damage to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, other objects or fixtures located within the Township road allowances when these items interfere with the snow plowing of Township roads.

Deposit of Snow onto Public Roads

Under Section 181, Chapter H. 8 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the Township.

For any questions, please contact: Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng. Public Works Manager Ext. 230

publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Here is a vendor market message from Betty • Barna: The Log Home Holiday Market – Local artisans in a cozy log home setting. Saturday December 3rd and 10th from 10am – 3pm at 2281 Sands Road, Battersea.

Calling all youth! Four Rivers Youth Cluster • invites you for Christmas crafts and cookies from 2 to 4pm on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Bat tersea United Church. Thank-you to Kaye from K’s Cottage for being our leader! Please let Rev. Heather know by Dec. 5, 2022, if you can join us (heathermclurg@hotmail.com).

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season is here! Cookies, hot chocolate & Christmas carols were available, to everyone.

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

Thursday December 1

VERONA - CHRISTMAS DINNER’S CLUB 12pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Turkey dinner, laughs, & conversation about the health benefits of humor by Nurse/Comedian, Amy Sloan. $10 per person, 55+. Pre-register by November 28. Joanne at 613-376-6477 ext 303.

Friday December 2

DENBIGH - LARC EARLY ON PLAYGROUP 10am-2pm. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Designed for caregiver’s and their children aged 0-6. A great way to meet others in the community!

SHARBOT LAKE - FESTIVAL OF TREES LUNCHEON 12pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Winners in each category announced. Ticket’s $20, available at Sharbot Lake Pharmasave & Kick & Push Brewery.

SHARBOT LAKE - FESTIVAL OF TREES 1-8pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). “My Favourite Things”

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7-9:30pm. Golden Links Hall. Hosted by Harrowsmith Odd Fellows & Rebekah’s for children grade 5-8. Canteen open.

Saturday December 3

INVERARY - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-11am. Storrington Lions Hall. Includes a meal, activities for kids and time with Santa! Cost is whatever you can donate.

VERONA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE 9am-2pm. Verona Lions Hall. Hosted by Sydenham Women’s Institute. Free admission, lunch will be sold.

NORTHBROOK - BAKE SALE & ODDS AND

ENDS 9:30am-12pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Unbaked fruit pies, mincemeat tarts, baked goods, Christmas Items.

ARDEN - CHRISTMAS VENDOR MARKET 10am-3pm. Circle Square Ranch. For table info contact (613-335-2023)

NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. 18 vendors, locally made gifts!

SHARBOT LAKE - FESTIVAL OF TREES 10am-4pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). “My Favourite Things”

OMPAH - CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE CRAFT SHOW 10am-2pm. Palmerston Lake Marina. Unique gifts, raffle to support local food bank & more!

SHARBOT LAKE - SMALL BUSINESS MARKET 10am-3pm. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.

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

VERONA - VISIT WITH SANTA 11am-2pm. Nicole’s Gifts. Santa and his sleigh will be located in the Revell parking lot. Bring your own camera to capture the moment!

BATTERSEA - THIRD ANNUAL BATTERSEA SANTA PARADE! 1pm. Storrington Public School. Route from school to Battersea United Church where there will be hot drinks offered. Please bring food bank item.

OMPAH - CHRISTMAS PARTY 2pm. Ompah Hall. Visit with Santa, face painting & crafts!

OMPAH - 2022 NORTH FRONTENAC SANTA CLAUS PARADE 6pm. Ompah Hall. Parade route leaves Township office at 6pm and travels east on hwy 506/509, ending at Ompah Community Center. Everyone invited!

Sunday December 4

PARHAM - DRIVE BY SANTA CLAUS PARADE 1pm. Parham Ball Field. Get your cameras ready to take a picture with Santa and floats

SNOW ROAD - POT LUCK CHRISTMAS DINNER 5pm. Snow Road Community Centre.

Turkey and ham supplied, bring a friend and favourite dish. Live music, all welcome.

Monday December 5

CLOYNE - CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS LUNCH 12pm. Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. A CDHS traditional favourite! All welcome, ticket’s $20 RSVP Ken Hook 613-336-3211.

NORTHBROOK - DENBIGH DINER’S CLUB 12pm. Land O’ Lakes Community Services. Turkey Dinner $15 RSVP Betty 613-3332366..

FLINTON - CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO 5:30pm. Flinton Recreation Centre. Bingo starts at 7:00 Total Jackpot prize of $1500 RAILTON - MONTHLY BINGO 7pm First Monday of every month. St. Patrick’s Church. All benefits go to local charities

Tuesday December 6

DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS MONSTER BINGO 7-9pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club.

Wednesday December 7

OMPAH - RFCS COMMUNITY CAFÉ 11am. Ompah Hall. Dementia care & resources from Pam Lemke of the Alzheimer Society. Soup and social to follow, free for seniors 60+. Info 613-279-3151 or info@rfcs.ca

HARROWSMITH - HOLIDAY DROP IN 2-4pm. Frontenac Business Services. Light refreshments will be served, pls RSVP on eventbrite.

Saturday December 10

NORTHBROOK - SANTA’S WORKSHOP 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Free event. Children can participate in games and crafts to take home. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

MISSISSIPPI STATION - BACK 40 ARTISAN CHEESE OPEN HOUSE & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY 10am-4pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese. www.artisancheese.ca

DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS CRAFT & STORY TIME 10-11am. Denbigh Library. Register at 613-333-1426.

VERONA - VENDORS MARKET 10am-3pm. Prince Charles Public School.

Back Forty Cheese Hosts Holiday Open House

On Saturday December 10th from 10am-4pm, Back For ty Artisan Cheese will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House located at the farm and dairy in the hamlet of Mississippi Station. The festive open house will provide customers with a great opportunity to stock up on some deli cious cheese for the holiday season and the Back Forty gift basket is sure to please the cheese lover on your list. As a part of the customer appreciation day they are offering 15% off select cheeses as well as free sampling. Additionally, the

shop will also feature a unique selection of locally crafted foods, one of a kind gift items, and cuts will be available of Back Forty’s own grass fed lamb and whey fed heritage pork.

Be sure to visit the Jenna Rose Textile Studio which is situated above the cheese factory and tasting room. Jenna Fenwick, an accomplished artist and screen printer, has just launched her 2022 fall / winter collection which includes some beautiful yet functional pieces of original work rang ing from hand bags to pillows. All of her lovely products are hand made, . To view her work visit www.jennarose.ca.

The outdoor licensed bistro features a wood fired oven and grill and this year they will be serving a selection of hot and cold beverages alongside their signature Macaroni and Back Forty Cheese. The large outdoor fire pit will be roar ing and if weather permits the farm will open their toboggan runs and snowshoe trails which meander through field and forest with snow shoe rentals available. Please follow their instagram for weather permitting activities at @back40arti sancheese or their website www.artisancheese.ca ■

OMPAH - ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall. Bake and bring your favourite cookies and go home with an equal amount!

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

ARDEN - FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON 11am1pm. Arden United Church.

HARROWSMITH - SNACKS WITH SANTA 12-2pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Bring a dozen of your favourite snacks to. Free event.

SHARBOT LAKE - SANTA CLAUS PARADE 1pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Followed by treats and Santa at the hall from 2-4pm

SHARBOT LAKE - A VISIT WITH SANTA 2-4pm. Sharbot Lake Legion.

BATTERSEA - CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & COOKIES 2-4pm. Battersea United Church. Hosted by Four Rivers Youth Cluster. RSVP to Rev. Heather by Dec 5 (heathermclurg@ hotmail.com)

Monday December 12

SNOW ROAD STATION - SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB “GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS EVENT” 10am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Homemade crafts, Bottled Goods. Light lunch available, everyone welcome.

Tuesday December 13

FLINTON - NORTHBROOK/FLINTON CHRISTMAS DINER’S 11am-2pm. Flinton Hall. Turkey & all the fixings, live music, tickets $15. RSVP Katie 613-336-8934 x 229.

INVERARY - DINNER MEETING 6:30pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Join the Storrington Lions! RSVP catherinereynolds@hotmail.ca.

Wednesday December 14

SNOW ROAD - CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DINNER 6pm. Snow Road Community Centre. Turkey and fixings provided, pls bring side or dessert to share. Food Bank donations appreciated. All welcome.

When Junior gets his chance to get to the middle of the stage and enjoy a bite to eat, Martina Field, as Annette Po made, climbs through the window, and mayhem ensues. Ju nior will never think of Niagara Falls the same way again.

Inserting the old vaudeville skit “Slowly I turn, inch by inch…” (check out the Imogene Coca and Sid Caesar ver sion on Youtube) was a smart move by Jeff Siamon. Both the absurdity of its premise and the physicality and force of the performance by Field, as well as Hollywood's hapless reaction and growing fear, as she throttles him repeatedly, set off the rest of the play very well, without losing sight of the culmination of the plot, as every character gets their best outcome in the end.

The Red Lamp is a great example of ensemble acting by different generations of NFLT actors and backstage crew, thanks to the efforts of Jeff Siamon, producer Jan Levitt, stage manager Margo McCullough and assistant stage manager-prompter Linda Bush, make up artist Issy Desa, Art Holloway on lights, and Joan Hollywood backstage.

NFLT is back, happily ensconced in their new home, get ting ready for their spring 2023 production. ■

Riverhill Farm Annual Christmas Light Display

By Jeff Green

Stephanie Lemke of Riverhill Farm on River Road, the site of a beloved spec tacular Christmas Lights display, with over 150,000 lights this year, was planning to expand the canteen this year to include full meals, but after two years dealing with the fallout from COVID, the Derecho hit in late May.

“I must say we were lucky. We did lose 100 to 150 trees, and two small buildings, and there were some lights that were all tangled up in broken trees that we are leaving until next year,” she said, “but we have still been able to upgrade the display again.”

Somehow, on November 26, all was ready again this year to light up the night

sky and begin welcoming people to the display.

Between 5pm and 8pm on weekends up until Christmas, the Riverhill “Flamin go” will be open with mini-donuts and hot chocolate and tickets for tractor drawn wagon rides. The Flamingo will also be open between open every night between Christmas and December 30 this year.

To get to Riverhill Farm, make sure to use Struthadam Road off River Road. Some maps show a connection between Struthadam Road and Hwy 506 but that road is not passable. For further informa tion, email Riverhillfarm@outlook.com

LIVING HERE

1. Green Bay will remain open on Fridays 8:30 4:30. There are no changes to hours for the Portland and Loughborough sites. We encourage residents to take advantage of garbage and recycling collection and download our South Frontenac Recycles app for updates and information at your fingertips!

Winter road restrictions in effect December 1

Just a reminder, there is no parking on Township roads and village streets from 12 midnight to 7 am from December 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 so our crews can keep roads clear and safe. We will not be responsible for damages to cars parked overnight or other obstacles that interfere with

Call for Content: 2023 Recreation & Community Services Guide

THINGS TO DO

is hosting the first ever Snow Social on January 21, 2023 from 10 am 4 pm at The Point Park and throughout the village of Sydenham. 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.

Notice of Public Meeting on Official Plan Amendment

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will hold a virtual public meeting on December 20, 2022, at 7:00pm to consider an Official Plan Amendment in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act. The purpose of the Amendment is to make administrative changes to the current Township’s Official Plan to implement recent changes to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 13, Supporting Businesses and People Act, 2021 and Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. Specifically, the amendment will include policies in the Township Official Plan regarding complete planning applications, pre-application consultation for planning applications, and delegated authority for planning approvals

The draft Official Plan Amendment is administrative in nature and applies to all properties within the Township. For more information, including information about appeal rights, contact Christine Woods, Senior Planner at cwoods@ southfrontenac.net or by phone at 613-376-3027 ext. 2221, or see the News and Public Notices page on our website, southfrontenac.net. The draft Amendment is also available on the Current Planning Applications page of our website.

Members of the public can register to participate in the Zoom meeting one week before the meeting by clicking on the registration link on the meeting page on the Events Calendar on our website.

Resident Survey on 2023 Budget

Have your say! We are asking residents to take a short survey before December 31, 2022 to provide input into budget priorities for the Township for 2023. Residents can take the survey on the budget consultation project page on EngageFrontenac.ca.

Those interested in presenting or providing verbal or written comments to Council on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 can contact Angela Maddocks, Clerk at 613-376-3027, x2222 to be placed on the agenda. Requests to present to Council and/ or written submissions must be sent to the Clerk’s Office by noon on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in person or via email to amaddocks@southfrontenac.net. To learn more, or to sign up to receive updates about this year’s budget process, see the budget consultation project page on EngageFrontenac.ca.

Road closures and notices

• Battersea Road will be closed on Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm in Battersea for the Battersea Santa Claus parade

• Construction will begin on a 5 km section of Battersea Road between Burnt Hills Road and Bradden Road in late November This project will include a component of winter work on roadsides with more major road improvements in early spring. The work will be done by Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. Battersea Road will be accessible at all times with one lane open, but drivers should expect traffic delays. Project completion is scheduled for the end of July 2023.

If you would like to learn more about this project, and subscribe to receive project updates, see the Battersea Road Reconstruction project page on our public engagement site, EngageFrontenac.ca.

N EWS & Pub LI c N OTI c ES

Reviewed by Jeff Green

The Red Lamp, which completed a successful threeday run at Soldiers Memorial Hall, in Sharbot Lake on Sunday (November 27), was a long-awaited event, in sev eral ways.

It was the first full-live theatrical production for the 43 year-old North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) in 4 years, since the onset of the COVID pandemic. It was also the first full production in the company’s new home in the renovated hall, after spending 40 years based in Sharbot Lake High School and then Granite Ridge Education Centre. The NFLT lighting system has been installed in the township hall and is now a shared asset with the Township of Central Frontenac, who own and operate the 100 year old hall.

And thanks to an unexpected result from research that Judy Montgomery was doing into her family heritage in Sharbot Lake, the play that the NFLT put on to mark their new life at the Sharbot Lake Hall, ended up being a fitting tribute to the hall’s own history.

Judy, who is a fan of the Little Theatre, came across a review of the Red Lamp at the new Soldiers Memorial Hall in an edition of the Ottawa Citizen from 1922. She told her friend Pam Giroux, who has been with the NFLT from the start, and just finished another stint as President. Pam talked to Jeff Siamon, who has been writing and directing for the NFLT in recent years, and he got a hold of the script for the Red Lamp.

It had a few things going for it. It is a one act play that can be performed on a single set with a relatively small cast, all good things for the small stage at the hall. It is also a comedy, which is what people need after three years of community disruption from the pandemic and public mea sures to keep it at bay. And the Red Lamp is in the public domain, which meant the NFLT did not have to pay royal ties in order to put it on, and the not-for-profit theatre com pany is not exactly swimming in money these days.

But the play is 100 years old. The comedy is sometimes a bit obscure for modern audiences, and there was con tent in the play that may have been socially acceptable in 1922, but would not have been well received in 1972, never mind 2022.

One of the advantages of the Red Lamp being in the public domain is that it can be altered. And while he kept the basic plot intact, Siamon rewrote much of the dialogue in the play, and he added a scene and two characters in order to spice things up, much to the delight of the Sharbot Lake audience. More on that later.

The main plot line of the Red Lamp revolved around 6 characters; two sets of would-be lovers, a domineering aunt and her frustrated nephew.

This production featured a mix of long-standing Little Theatre veterans, including Karen Steele in the role of Aunt Matilda. She captured the stern veneer of Aunt Mat ilda well, using a sharp accent, and the body language of someone who expects to be obeyed. Steele’s finest mo ment in the play may have been when she learns that she has been tricked by her niece and nephew. Undaunted, she says to them, and the audience, “I knew it all along. I was just playing along.”

Haydn Hunt and Hope Andrew are High School stu dents, playing Matilda’s nephew Harold and niece Alice, respectively. Along with learning the timing that was key to the delivery of lines in this kind of comedy, and how to communicate directly with the audience as well as their cast mates, they each brought their own stamp to their roles. For Haydn, it was a laid-back delivery of some lines during the tense moments of the play that demonstrated to the audience that he was able to stand up to his aunt

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when possible, and Hope Andrew was very effective at using facial expressions to bring out both the frustra tion and desire for change that motivates Alice. They both made their characters engaging.

Mason Moore, the third High Schooler in the play, is already an NFLT veteran. His performance in the role of the young lawyer Archie Clarke was seamless, ex pressing both fear of, and fearful of the wrath of Matil da, all the while preparing to run off with Alice as soon as the opportunity came up.

John Stephen, another of the NFLT veterans in the cast, made the well mean ing but always self-serving Bill Worth a sympathetic character in spite of his actions, and Leana Andrew, an other of the new faces for the NFLT, also captured the key elements to the role of the Deering’s maid and long lost love of Bill Worth. Near the end of the play, the way she pulls a cheque out of Worth's hand so smoothly, that he barely notices it, was one of the small pleasures of the performance.

The two extra characters that Jeff Siamon wrote into the play, were both scene stealing roles. Rudy Hol lywood, who played Bill Worth’s accomplice Junior, spent much of the play pok ing his head out of a cedar chest at the back of the stage, getting a laugh each time, whether he was grab