Vol.19 No.43

October 31, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 43

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Sharbot Lake suffers zombie infestation

By Craig Bakay h yes, it happened all right.

Late last Saturday afternoon, Sharbot Lake became the latest casualty in the Zombie Apocalypse.

The herd began gathering down at Oso Beach and by 4:30 p.m., it had headed up Matthew Street before winding its way all around the lower hamlet, before returning to the beach.

While much of the herd consisted of the common slow-walker variety, there were some curious off-shoot species, including a description-defying caveman, a fairy zombie, a decapitated walker carrying his own head and a Dr. Who gasmask variant (“are you my mommy?”).

Thankfully, as the sun began to set, the herd dispersed, each biter going their own separate way, and the quiet hamlet returned to what passes for normal around here.

“The hoard pretty much kept together (during the walk),” said Pete Nilson, who along with his Unusual Acres partner, Sarah, was one of the organizers of the event.

“It’s not a race.”

“The kids wanted to go faster and so they kind of set the pace,” said Sarah, who for all intents and purposes was the Alpha of this herd. “I fell in love with zombies when I was 11 years old.

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The Zombie horde passed through Thomson's Cut after meandering theough the streets of Sharbot Lake, on their way to the beach, where they ate muffins, pulled pork putine, and oher tasty treats.

“It’s generally a virus and highly infectious.

“I’ve been organizing this for a year.”

“Yes, it’s a virus,” said Pete. “And transmitted by bite.”

There were some prizes handed out (pumpkins provided by Unusual Acres)

including scariest kid: Honey Wilson; funniest grownup: Ryan Conboy; and three scariest zombie awards: Sakura Jarvis (3rd), Jay Roth (2nd) and Michelle Allen (1st).

In all, there were about 75 walkers signed up with at least an equal number of

interested onlookers (aka potential meals) milling about at the beach.

The Nilsons said that based on the success of this inaugural event, you can pretty much assume the zombie hoard will migrate back to the area next year, probably around Halloween.

Frontenac County settles on a 4.95% tax increase for 2020

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eeting as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday and Thursday (Oct. 23 and 24) of last week, Frontenac County Council added two new positions at Fairmount Home to a base draft budget that included a 4.21% tax increase, ultimately setting the budget at 4.95% higher than the 2019 county budget.

After listening to reports from various county departments about their ongoing operations, Frontenac County Council returned on Thursday afternoon to the onepage document that had been shown to them early on Wednesday morning.

The 4.21% base budget increase was predicated on the same service levels that the county is delivering in 2019. It includes a 2.41% increase due to inflationary and other pressures, a further 1.15% increase due to a projected freeze in provincial grants, and a 0.65% increase that comes from a ten-year commitment to increase reserve funds to adequately cover for the replacement costs of various county assets.

Alan Revill, who is serving his first term as a member of Frontenac County Council, but is in his second term on South Frontenac Council, noted at the beginning that Council might have been well served by looking at the line by line budget figures that resulted in the 4.21% increase in the base budget.

“We could do that if Council directed,” said County Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender. “Council has directed us to provide business plans and five-year cost projections, but if Council prefers to go line by line over the departmental budgets, we could make that change. The documents are available if you would like a copy.”

The matter was not raised again. When the business plan presentations were completed at 1pm on Thursday afternoon, Council then looked at the project proposals that, if accepted in full, would have taken the levy increase to 6.15%.

Council approved one of those proposals, the hiring of a personal support worker (day shift), and a registered practical

nurse (night shift), for Fairmount Home.

The county share to cover the first-year costs for these positions is $75,926, bringing the levy increase to 4.95%.

Another project proposal, a training program for primary care paramedics so they are able to start intravenous therapy (IV) in patients and administer additional IV medications as well, was also approved, but since it is one-time training, the money will be taken from reserve funds and was pulled from the levy increase for 2020.

That left one item to be considered, $96,000 in levied money to continue funding two transportation services in Frontenac County.

Council decided not to keep funding the transportation services on an ongoing basis, and will no longer levy taxpayer funds for transportation.

There was some dissent over this decision. Bill MacDonald from Central Frontenac said “One of the reasons I would like to see transportation remain in some form is that it is a link to the general

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Memories of integrated sustainability

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n March 19th of this year, the City of Kingston passed the following motion: “Be it resolved, that the City of Kingston, officially declare a climate emergency for the purposes of naming, framing, and deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our eco systems, and our community from climate change.”

There are policies that flow from the declaration, most related to the carbon footprint of the city and its residents.

They include policies to: purchase electric vehicles for city use when possible, investments in public transit, promoting active transportation, a greener building policy, and promoting urban density so Kingston residents can use public transit instead of their own vehicles to get around.

Tay Valley Township, a rural township in Lanark County, located between Central Frontenac and the Town of Perth, which has a population density typical of Frontenac County townships, established the Green Energy and Climate Change Working Group in 2018. The group, which is chaired by the deputy reeve of the township and includes one other councillor and a half a dozen township residents, focusses on the greenhouse gas emissions from township operations and within the local community in general. This year the group received funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to develop a plan to address climate change in Tay Valley, and they are working on developing that plan as we speak.

I point to these two examples as a contrast to Frontenac County, where there is little talk of climate change and its implications at the township or the county level. Some readers of this column might say Frontenac County is behind the times, others might say that those other municipalities are wasting their time. It all depends on how people look at climate change and its implications.

Years ago, however, Frontenac County was ahead of the climate change curve, when it adopted a Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). The plan established pillars of sustainability within Frontenac County, and every county decision was to be considered against the backdrop of the plan.

When the ICSP was in place, every staff report to Frontenac County Council included a clause outlining the sustainability implications of the options presented elsewhere in the report. This did not necessarily influence how the report was received, but it did put sustainability in the equation whenever the council was considering any change to county operations.

The ICSP also came with some money to be spent on community initiatives of an environmental bent, and some projects in the county were supported by this funding. In terms of the thrust of decision-making from Frontenac County, the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is

long gone.

The language around climate change, and sustainable and resilient communities, has drifted into the background as well. Frontenac County has put a lot of effort into developing its own Official Plan, which replaced the ICSP when it was adopted a couple of years ago. The county is now working hard on updates to the Official Plans of its member municipalities. These Official Plans all include significant language about maintaining water quality and the health and diversity of watersheds. They are indeed progressive documents in terms of planning and the environment.

However, over the last five years, sustainability, green energy, averting climate change or preparing for its implications, have been off the table at Frontenac County Council and the Frontenac township councils.

Because of this, when Frontenac County Council took a look at transportation funding last week, the community sustainability implications of cutting that funding were not even mentioned.

A decision to cut funding for transportation programs that serve seniors, people living with disabilities, and lowincome families, certainly makes a kind of a statement.

This is not to say that the council did not have any reasons to cut the funding. Cutting transportation from the levy to ratepayers was the easiest way for Council to cut 1% off a tax increase that they felt was already too high.

Up until last year, the transportation funding request

by Jeff Green to the county came from Frontenac Transportation Services to support residents in South, Central, and North Frontenac equally. This time there were two requests, each for exactly half of the funding, to support different transportation programs for two agencies who are no longer working together. The new funding request was problematic from county wide point of view, and that was certainly a factor for members of Frontenac County Council.

But there was no mention of the fact that cutting the funding leaves Frontenac County with no transportation policy at all. There was no discussion of the sustainability implications of this decision, no discussion of the gap in service for vulnerable members of the community.

Unless one or more of the townships comes through, Frontenac County is now a rural jurisdiction that, by default, is telling the world that in our county everyone who wants to live here, really needs to own a car. If they don’t or can’t for some reason, they should move somewhere else. That is certainly the way it is now, in Frontenac and most other rural municipalities in Canada. But with no commitment to transportation at all, Frontenac County is saying that it will stay that way. ‘One person, one car’ is not exactly a winning slogan in a world that is attempting to avert the worst implications of climate change.

This makes Frontenac County a laggard when it comes to climate action, as compared to its neighbours

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AH office addition will require separate septic system A ddington Highlands Council authorized upping the amount of money it will be asking the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation to finance to $750,000 from the $696,500 it had originally planned to ask for, following a report from its chief building official/facilities manager.

The resolution was passed at a special Council meeting last Friday in Flinton.

In a letter to Council, David Twiddy said: “The current (septic) system serving the Addington Highlands Township Office has performed remarkably well but would be unable to effectively manage the loading requirements of the new addition.

“The recommendation from the Health Unit and my office would be to go with a stand-alone system for the new office ad-

dition.”

CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed said that $300,000 for the addition project would be coming from reserves and while they’ll be applying for a $750,000 loan “we anticipate to use nothing more than $700,000.”

The new septic system could require the removal of some trees to accommodate a new septic bed.

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Andy Anderson Proposal Former owner of the Kaladar Hotel and Community Centre volunteer Andy Anderson was at Council to plead the case for keeping the Community Centre open. But despite his impassioned plea, Council reSINCE 1970

fused to re-visit its decision not to underwrite the Centre’s considerable cost-overruns.

“It’s in trouble,” Anderson said of the building on Hwy 7 scheduled to close at the end of October. “I realise it’s a private operation as opposed to a Township building but we don’t need another derelict building on a major road.”

Anderson pointed out that the Centre is a social hub for many people who don’t drive and suggested that if the Township can’t subsidize it, they could use it for office space instead of building a new addition. He also suggested that the ball fields in behind might be a good location for seniors housing.

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was set at $580,000, all to be taken from grant money that is being held in reserve funds already ($406,000 from the gas tax fund and $174,000 from a Rural Economic Development Grant) “The section from Sharbot lake to Clarendon,” Allen told Council, “is not only a beautiful piece of trail, it is owned by one, willing owner, Central Frontenac Township, unlike the previous section which had 34 owners, who were not all willing. And the trail is already there and being used. We need to bring it to the standard of the rest of the trail, but it is nothing like the challenge that the previous section was.”

“One concern is that people are using that piece trail to access their own properties,” said Councillor Bill MacDonald. “they need continuous access through construction and after.

“We will certainly consult with all stakeholders along the trail,” said Allen.

The proposal to forge ahead to Clarendon has been given the green light by council.

Frontenac County budget Continued from page 1 “We need to let them know that this is the last year of funding,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal. “I guess you could say that technically they could go to the townships for funding next year. I’m not sure why it was here in the first place and not with the townships anyway. I’m not saying we’re going to support it in South

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“Are they asking to keep ownership and have the Township pay the bills?” said Coun. Helen Yanch. “Their total expenses are $22,000 and they bring in $11,000.

“I don’t know how long the Township could keep paying that.”

Reeve Henry Hogg pointed out that representatives of the community centre sent a letter to the Township asking for help but at the Oct. 15 meeting, their request was denied.

In order for Council to re-consider the matter, a resolution requiring a two-thirds majority would be required.

Since no such resolution to bring back the matter was made, Council could only receive Anderson’s presentation.

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No stopping the K&P after reaching Sharbot Lake raffic has been brisk over the last few weeks on the newly completed section of the K&P trail between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake. With the last 8km now completed, the trail is a recreational link between Kingston and Sharbot Lake, and connects the Cat and Rideau Trails with the Great Trail that crosses Canada.

Instead of taking breather now that the 10 year project is finally compete, Frontenac County Economic Development Officer Richard Allen came to the Frontenac County budget session last week looking to move forward with a plan to link the US border (at Horne’s Ferry) on Wolfe Island with Lanark County, where the former K&P Rail line leaves Frontenac County on its way to Renfrew.

Frontenac County Council decided last year to devote a one time top up of Federal Gas tax funding to trail construction instead of borrowing to complete the trail to Sharbot Lake. But instead of using all that money, Allen was able to secure a matching grant with a portion of the funds, leaving enough let over to contemplate extending the trail 14 kilometres to the north, up to Clarendon Station, in 2020.

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Public assistance requested to help identify person of interest

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fficers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest.

On Sunday October 20, 2019 shortly after 9:30 p.m. an unknown male walked onto a property in the area of Keeley Road and Sydenham Road.

A trail camera captured an image of the male while approaching the home.

The investigation has revealed that the male entered an unlocked garage and stole a computer accessory.

The person of interest is described as: whi te male, 20 to 40 years of age, wearing gloves, a cross body sling style backpack and carrying a hunting knife on his right hip.

The OPP would like to remind the public

Frontenac, but they can make a request.” (see – Only one more year of funding for transportation services in Frontenac County) That leaves the levy increase to ratepayers at an increase of just over $500,000 (4.95%) With County funding representing about 25% of the tax bill for residents, the increase translates into a 1.25% tax increase for the average ratepayer The budget will be forwarded to the December meeting of Frontenac County Council for approval.

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• Many houses are being decorated to greet the many trick-or-treaters for Hallowe'en! Please be cautious of the children as they go around to the houses in our village. The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club's annual Hallowe'en Party on Saturday, October 26th was enjoyed by all who attended. The games and activities were enjoyed by the children.

• On November 1st, there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, for public school children. Cost is $6/student. For more information, please call 613-372-2410.

• On November 2nd, there will be a dance with Texas Tuxedo from 8:00pm–midnight at the Golden Links Hall with lunch served at 10pm. Cost per person is $15.

Fundraiser dance sponsored by the Golden Links Hall and the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee. For more information, contact 613-372-2410.

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be hosting a Euchre Fun Night (non-competitive), November 9th, starting at 7pm., at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. The cost to play is $5/person and there will be prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Singles and couples are welcome to come out to play. Please RSVP (613-372-0917) so that we will know how many tables for set up.

• The Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft & Bake Sale is November 9th, from 9am – 2pm, at the Golden Links Hall. Lunch is available. For table rental, please call 613-372-2410.

• On November 10th, the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic will be at the Golden Links Hall from 1-5pm followed by dinner. The cost is $10/person. Please bring a dessert to share. For information, please call 613-372-2410.

• Harrowsmith FM Church Annual Christmas in the Village Craft Fair, Saturday, November 16th from 9am to 2pm in the gym. Come and enjoy a festive time with us and 45+ crafters and artisans creations, Chili Cafe Plus with seating, Village Bake Shop full of sweet delights, Free kids craft corner fun and Door prizes every hour.

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• The Oddfellows/Rebekahs will be holding a Turkey Dinner on November 17th, from 4:30-6pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost $15. For more information, call 613372-2410.

• On Wednesday, November 20th, the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be having Elections of Executive and Directors starting at 6:30pm at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. All are welcome to attend.

• A Babysitting Course (Ages 11-15) is booked for November 29th (P.A. Day) from 9am-4pm at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. The course is offered through Intuition First Aid (Red Cross). Cost is $55/participant (subsidized by the Club). Spaces are limited. If you would like more information or to register, please call 613-372-0917.

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• There will be a Chinese Dinner & Auction on November 30th at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, 4041 Colebrook Rd. Chinese buffet 6pm & Auction begins at 7pm. Bring your quarters to win great prizes!

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• Saturday, December 7th, will be the annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade with an Open House following at the Social & Athletic Club.

• A New Year's Dance with the Three Amigos (Steve & Penny Lloyd featuring Dieter Boehme) will be sponsored by the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. For information or tickets, please call 613-372-0917 or 613376-7866.

• We are still looking for someone interested in submitting the news for the Harrowsmith column. Please call 613-372-0917 if you are interested.

• If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com. Deadline for inclusions in the column is Monday morning each week.

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• Happy hunting, everyone - as folks drive by in their pick up trucks, “goin’ huntin” at their camps. Moose was the food of choice and it was yummy in the tummy. At least one “didn’t get away”! Now deer hunting starts up this coming weekend, so it's all hands on the hammer.

• Tonight, Thurs. Oct. 31, is Halloween - so drive carefully, everyone, and take extra care of our future teachers, farmers, astronauts, truck drivers, scientists, medical people, who will be coming to our doors.

• I made a mistake on the cause of death for Roberta Buchanan, with thanks to her spouse Norman for the correction and reminder that Roberta died of complications due to cancer. Sorry for my mistake.

• We had a hoot and a holler at the Plevna Volunteers Turkey Dinner, with Ed Schlievert and the volunteers really cooking up a storm. Turkey, potatoes, dressing, turnip, carrot, and all the trimmings were super duper yummy, along with home made desserts. We took Lee White and Donald James and also visited with Brenda Martin, Evelyn Betts, Raymond and Marjorie Klaatt, Ron Lemke, and the Hermers. It was old home week.

• Remembrance Day is coming up soon, so please check your local listings for all the memorial events. My Dad fought in the second world war and my uncle died in it at the liberation of Holland happenings.

• We had a good visit with Boyd MacDonald at Pine Meadow, recently. This Sat. Nov. 2 from 10am-2pm, Pine Meadow Nursing Home will be hosting a big Christmas event with many local vendors selling their wares, a bake sale, and lunch to purchase while shopping. Come and visit your loved ones and get some early Christmas shopping done. This shopping experience offers a good diversion from hunting, and cooking for hunters!

• Deepest sympathy to Bud and Jean Kellar in the loss of their son, Kevin.

• Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sat eve and get to church on time. Hunt safely.

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• Turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night – November 2nd.

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• Pilates on Mondays 6:15pm and yoga on Wednesdays 6pm at Inverary Church Hall. Get in shape and relieve your stress. Last class is December 18th . Resumes in January. Try one or both. Newcomers always welcome with a smile!

• Fourth Fabulous Farmers Fall Feast - November 2nd in Battersea United Church Hall at 6pm. Enjoy home-style cooking by area farmers. Featured is Sonset Farm's

October 31, 2019 chicken & biscuits with Mensen's Farm's corn pudding, accompanied by roasted vegetables from Patchwork Gardens and Freedom Farm. Loughborough Heritage Orchards will supply their heirloom apple pie, topped with Limestone Creamery's own ice cream! Happy Hour precludes the event at 4:45pm at the Holiday Country Manor. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased on this eventbrite link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-annual-fabulous-farmers-fall-feast-tickets-70984968953 or by e-transfer. Contact info@freedom-farm for more details. Only 100 seats. This is a fundraiser for the National Farmers Union Local 316 Climate Mitigation and New Farmers granting programs.

• Youth Open Mic on Sunday, November 3rd and 10th at Inverary United Church, from 2:30 to 4pm. This free event is hosted by Chris Murphy. Refreshments provided. Sing, play an instrument, tell a story, read a poem...

Just have fun!

• Essentrics Exercise Class with Lynn Snider is a low impact exercise for men and women, Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11am. November 5 until December 17th in Inverary United Church Hall. Bring a mat and towel – join the fun, meet new friends, be healthy. Your first class is free. For info: 343-363-0349.

• Soulful Singing is an active meditative practice for women that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. We share songs and chants through the oral tradition in inclusive, heart-opening gatherings that focus on presence, not performance. Come with a curious heart, leave with many songs inside you, and greater calmness. Group meets at Donna’s house, 5339 Battersea Road on the first Tuesday night of each month beginning on November 5th. Cost is $10 per evening. Come comfy, bring a friend and feel free to bring snacks/drinks to share. For info: 613.353.2889, wooddhouse@yahoo.ca • Remembrance Day Service at Sand Hill Cemetery on Monday, November 11th at 10:45am. Remember our fallen heroes and the sacrifices they made and continue to make to keep Canadians safe. Afterwards, come to the Storrington Lions Club Hall for homemade soup - no charge, but donations greatly appreciated.

• Neighbour to Neighbour Sign & Sip Event – Thursday, November 14, 6:30-9:30pm, Inverary United Church Hall. Come out and create your own wooden sign. Deadline to sign up is November 5 at 5pm. To register and for details on pricing and sign sizes, please email outofthewoodsverona@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

• Community Youth Dance at Storrington Lions Club from 7-10pm on Friday, November 15.

• Tea & Sale! at Inverary United Church Hall on November 16th 10am to 2pm. Something for everyone!

Lunch available for $7. Donations of “gently used” items suitable for Christmas gifts are welcome, as are donations of crafts, cookies and baked goods.

• Pumpkin Pie Coffee House presents ‘Feels like Family’ Radio Hour - a variety show, a live action radio play, and a loving tribute to some of this century’s finest county/folk personas, featuring iconic songs from the 1960’s and 70’s. Join us Saturday, November 16th at 7:30pm at Battersea United Church Hall. Tickets: $15.

Info: call 353-2889 or 353-2904.

• Baked ham supper - Saturday, November 23rd at Battersea United Church. Cost is $15. Includes dinner and homemade dessert table. Call Roberta to reserve your spot at 613-353-2846.

• Craft, Bake and Book Sale at Trinity United, Elginburg on Saturday, November 23rd, 9am to 2pm. Free coffee. Crafts, delicious baked goods and containers of cookies. Books for $1.00! Lunch consisting of homemade soup, chili, bun, dessert and drink for $7.

• Bluegrass Concert by the one and only Bob Burtch! at Battersea United Church on Saturday, November 30th .

Admission is $20 per person. Guarantee your toes will be tapping!

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• Last Minute Notice – Tay Valley Karate - Cancelled October 31 • Tay Valley Township Approves Hospital Core Capital Funding Request - At its meeting on October 22,

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october 31, 2019 2019, Tay Valley Township Council presented a cheque in the amount of $67,944 to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Core Capital Funding Campaign. “It’s important for people to understand that the Province does not provide funding for the equipment needs of a hospital…” said Tay Valley Reeve, Brian Campbell.

• Something else that happened at the same Council Meeting was the acknowledgement of two more Tay Valley Township heritage properties. The Heritage Properties Committee for the township issued certificates to two owners of properties deemed to be of cultural and/ or historical value. One property was the Walter Cameron Blacksmith Shop in Fallbrook, and the other was the Adams stone home in Glen Tay. • Lanark County Council - Lanark Lodge Updates Accepted: Council has approved a recommendation to upgrade the fire alarm system at Lanark Lodge at a cost of $63,080. Interim Director Jennie Bingley explained the electrical and mechanical engineering review of the long-term care home, that was completed in March, indicated the system was obsolete.

• A cabin was broken into and items stolen from inside at a Provincial Park in Tay Valley Township, sometime in the late afternoon on October 14, 2019. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of the stolen items is asked to contact the Lanark County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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• Even though I didn’t make it to the 43rd Annual Lions’ Senior’s Night, I heard it was a fantastic night as usual. Lions stands for, “Loving Individuals Offering Needed Services”. Welcoming remarks were delivered

by Marcel Giroux. Music was provided by Old Habits, with their wonderful old country music, and Roger Hermer and the Boys. There were great skits, including the Generous Husband, Letter from Grandma, and the Doctor’s Office. There were lots of door prizes throughout the evening, and light refreshments. Just another wonderful evening put on by the Lions Club for the Seniors.

• I heard that Community Living has purchased Virgil Garret’s house.

• Another almost full house at Coffee Break on Friday morning. Debbie and Rick were host and hostess. Lots of coffee and goodies. Nice to see Sharon Dowdall out enjoying a cup.

• Happy birthdays for November to Bev Elliott and Tracy Riddell.

• Don’t forget music night on October 31st at Snow Road Community Centre. The Kings Town Tenors will be performing from 7pm-9pm. Everyone welcome.

Light lunch.

• Social Supper in November is on the 13th at the Snow Road Community Centre. Sit down at 5:30pm, eat at 6pm. All welcome.

• Diners is on November 4th in Sharbot Lake, at the United Church at 12:30pm. The Cloggers will be performing as well. Phone ahead to register, if you haven’t already, at 613-279-3151.

• Celebrate the Heart of Christmas with the return of the Original Ladies' Night on Friday, November 8th from 6:30–9:30pm at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake.

Join us for a great night of shopping, snacking and socializing, games and fun. One stop shopping with local vendors and artisans. Buy your raffle tickets at the event to win beautiful Christmas themed prizes, donated by vendors, artisans and local businesses.

Tickets: $5 at the door, cash mocktail bar. All funds raised go to Clothing for Kids, Adult Learning, and the canteen project in Sharbot Lake. Celebrate hunting season – like a lady.

• There were 140 hungry people fed at Snow Road Snowmobile Club last Saturday. Wendy and Jeannie, you did a wonderful job of decorating it for Halloween.

It looked spooky. Lovely.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

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• Remember to change your clocks back one hour this Saturday night.

• Watch for the ghosts and goblins out tonight. Be careful

driving.

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• Folks always rave about the tasty roast beef at the Annual Hunter Dinner. It will be held on Wednesday, November 6 from 5-7pm at the Community Centre. The meal includes roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrots, salads, buns and home-made pie for dessert.

Cost is $15 for adults, children from 5 to 12 cost $5 and children under 5 years of age eat for free.

• Coffee Group meets each Wednesday from 9-10:30am at the Community Centre to chat about local happenings and other topics that come up. All are welcome to attend and spend time with neighbours. Next Wednesday (Nov. 6), Coffee Group folks will meet to peel and chop vegetables for the Hunter Dinner. As it is the Community Centre’s major fundraiser, your help is needed. Please bring your favourite peeler and paring knife and take part in this fun community event.

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• Be sure to drive carefully tonight as some wee ghosts & goblins could be out. Don't forget when trick or treating to visit the canteen at the Parham Ball Field where District #4 Recreation Committee will be handing out some goodies!!

• What a great evening of entertaining put on by the Lions Club of Sharbot Lake. Members of the Club kept us in stitches with their skits and the toe tapping music was provided by Old Habits and Roger Hermer and the boys. Good time. Thanks to all including the bus drivers who got us there and back safely although in Parham we had a coyote run out in front of us! Thinking of the long-standing Lion Club member who is in the hospital so was missed at this event. They are still selling their cakes cookies etc. They make great Christmas gifts. Also they are selling tickets on gas. Try to support this club as they do so much for others in our community and beyond.

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Lil Walsh and Kevin Kellar.

• Thinking of you in thoughtful prayer to Kim Harper, Will Cooke, April Teal, Bev VanLuven and Angie Alton • Don't forget the craft and bake sale at the IOOF Hall this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

• Nov 11 there is a Remembrance Day Service at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake at 10:45. Dress for the weather.

• On Dec 7 the St. Andrews Anglican Church is holding a Christmas dance with the band "Tailgate" at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake at 8 pm Cost is $25 a couple.

Please call Connie McVeigh, Sandy Hallam or Fran Smith for tickets.

• Remember our thoughts become beacons of light for those who carry heavy burdens.

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• If I could turn back time … well you can … Don’t forget the clocks go back on Sunday November 3rd at 2am, hope everyone remembers where they bought theirs! Ha ha. Don’t forget to adjust your clocks 1 hour back. Time to check all your smoke detectors and change their batteries too.

• With Halloween being over (or perhaps happening at the time of you reading this), hope everyone had a spooktacular trick or treating time in the village and area. Many thanks to those who took the time to drop off “Top off” donations of goodies at Memory Lane to help out the residents of Sydenham. Halloween is amazing in our village!

It never disappoints anyone. Thank you to the gals at Memory Lane for being a drop off and pick up spot! Such a great idea and shall be a continued tradition for sure!

• Don’t forget if you have pumpkins and are looking for homes for them, there are many sanctuaries in our area that are willing to take them to feed their animals, as long as they don’t have paint, sharp objects or candle wax on them to harm the animals. Home Free Farms is one, Sandy Pines is another.

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• MALLA (Malcolm Ardoch Lake Landowners' Association) published a book in May 2015, entitled, "History of the Lakes: Malcolm and Ardoch" and recent requests have prompted Brenda Martin (Editor) to revise the book and print it again. The book contains genealogy for 18 early settler families, describes early settlement time with sections such as services, businesses and social life and many historic photos. If you have historical information about Ardoch area that missed the book the first time, you now have a second chance. Collect your photos or stories and get them to Brenda at dbmartin@xplornet.ca or phone (613) 479-2837 to make arrangements for her to access them. A deadline to receive new materials is set for Nov 15th, as customers want books prior to Christmas.

• The Clar Mill Volunteers report over 100 people attended the Harvest Dinner last Saturday. They were delighted with the crowd and to have the Reverend Jean Brown ask the blessing. The Volunteers thank all who attended and all who prepared the tasty treats. Last but not least, they are grateful to all who donate their time.

• This is to remind all Trick or Treaters of the Halloween Party on October 31st at the Clar-Mill Hall. The party starts at 7pm and includes costume judging, musical chairs and a candy scramble. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. Parents are invited to brings snacks, if they wish.

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Kate Weekes & James Stephens // Emilyn Stam & John David Williams double bill at the Maberly Hall

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Parham’s Tangie Howes received her award from past president Corie Abrams. Photo/Submitted

Former GREC student receives award from Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame

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ith the release of her third solo album, Taken by Surprise, singer/ songwriter and guitarist Kate Weekes expertly maps the musical spot where landscapes and emotions converge via accessible, jazzy folk/pop inspired by the planet’s northernmost locales and the people in them. Alongside producer and multi-instrumentalist James Stephens, Weekes has created a dazzling sonic scrapbook of experiences which are buoyed by Weekes’ inimitable performance style and flair for storytelling. Info – kateweekes.com Ontario based duo Emilyn Stam and John David Williams merge the voices of clarinet, violin, diatonic and chromatic accordions to create a modern sound steeped in tradition.

They both draw on wide musical influences and experience including Klezmer, early jazz and blues, and various fiddle traditions from Canada and abroad.

Their first CD is a collection of original compositions based on improvisation and exploring playful instrumental duet dialogues. Currently, they are focusing on the

folk music and dance traditions of western Europe. They are also primary organizers of the first Canadian festival dedicated to music and dance from western Europe: The Big Branch Festival. Info – emilyandjohn.com The concert will feature a playground of sound. Kate Weekes and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist James Stephens will explore the travelogue that ‘Taken by Surprise’, and Emilyn Stam and John David Williams will lead a set. In a game of musical Red Rover, they will also call each other over.

Tickets are $15 at the door The performers are also going to be hosting two fiddle workshops in at the hall during the afternoon of Nov. 3rd from 1:30 to 5:00pm. The themes are Quebecois fiddling and fiddle tunes from France.

Workshops are $10/each or Pay what you can. People who are interested can sign up through email to kate@kateweekes. com.

The artists would like to thank by Blue Skies in the Community for sponsoring the concert and workshops.

by Craig Bakay

arham athlete Tangie Howes was recognized Saturday, Oct. 19 by the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame as one of four KASSAA athletes honoured for their athletic and academic prowess.

Howes began her GREC career in Grade 7 and continued on playing “every sport available to me.”

Of those, she cites volleyball as her number 1, but she also excelled in track, basketball and badminton. Outside of school, she played rep girls softball. “Marcie (Asselstine) was an awesome coach,” she said.

Jo-Ann Brown, speaking for the HOF, said the bursary is available only to KASSAA athletes and requires them to apply

with a resume and cover letter saying why they should be considered.

They also require a reference letter from a coach, teacher or volunteer association supervisor.

“They have to have a lot of sports and high academic standards,” Brown said. “They’re also leaders in their own right.

“We look to see they’ve done things outside of school — they’re very busy young men and women.”

Howes, who’s now in her first year at Queen’s University with an eye towards kinesiology, certainly qualifies there. Besides her athletic activities, she was also heavily involved in student council, student athletic council and intramurals.

“She’s very conscien-

Clar-Mill Community Archives The following veterans were noted in cemeteries throughout North Frontenac. We are looking for war related material such as enlistment documents or a photo of the person to expand our records. If you are related or know someone who may have information, about any veterans in North Frontenac please ask them to contact Heather at (613) 479-2542.

Information for: George C. VonDubell (1908-1984); George Cuddy (Sept.15, 1910); James Ervin Martin (1919-1977); William D.C. Loucks (June 11,1944); James Elmer Parks (19201996); John A. Huffman (Mar.9, 1961); Edmond Wallace McCausland (1897-1963); Gerald Miller Black (Mar.1, 1943); Lt. Milton H. Boyd (Aug.10,1944); Maurice Hamilton (19242007); Cpl Helwin Ellenberger (1930-1988); John Alexander McDonald (1921-2005); Allan H. McDonald (1917-1993); William R. Erwin (1941); William S. Kring (July 20, 1984); Ray McInnis (1925-1992); William George Lemke (Dec.14,1979); Private Harold Dean (1898-1963); CPL Robert E. Peters (July 31,1951);R. G. Morrison (1920-1980); Corp Harry A. Johnston (Feb.11,1953); Michael Albert Mabo (1890-1989); Kenneth Mabo (Dec.22,1978); Lewis G. Dunham (1923-2010) or any other veterans.

tious and well-spoken,” her coach and teacher, Liz Steele-Drew said at the ceremony.

“It was wicked for me to win,” Howes said. “There are a lot of great athletes in Kingston and this means a lot to me because I come from such a small school of 120 people.

“I need to thank all my coaches at GREC, especially Liz, my family, and our bus driver, Mitch Cox, who drove us to all the games.

“You gotta love Mitch.”

Along with a plaque, the award comes with a $1,000 bursary to help defray some post-secondary expenses.

Howes said she intends to keep up her athletic endeavours as she continues with a career in kinesiology.

“I’ve wanted to get into kinesiology ever since I figured out what it is,” she said.

James Stephes and Kate Weekes

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everyone. There were head, hand, shoulder and body massages, reiki, therapeutic touch, yoga and mediation were all set up in the lower level board room and the Alzheimer office. The upper level had “she rocks”, rock painting, essential oil making, and corn husk doll making. The ladies were entertained by Mohawk singers and dancers, the Land O’ lakes Cloggers and clogging lessons were offered while waiting for their turn for some pampering.

The upper level was beautifully decorated in fall coloured table clothes and center pieces on the tables.

There were plenty of educational and informational booths to visit, lots of items were available to add to their loot a bags. There were plenty of door prizes and harvest give-aways of bagged salads, apples, pumpkins, and vegetables were given out as they left the hall. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the Harvest giveaways from his vegeta-

ble stand.

There was a beautiful harvest dinner, of vegetarian and meat chili, squash soup, plenty of salads and chocolate and white “She Rocks cakes” to end the feast.

The organizing committee, of The Ontario Native Women’s Association, The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Rural Frontenac Community Services, Lennox And Addington Resources for Children and the Alzheimer Society, say thank you to all for the support shown to this Community.

A big shout out to Lisa Brash who was a driving force and major organiser of the event. She was not able to attend due to health reasons, but her presence was felt and she was missed greatly.

This event was all free of charge to the women, partly due to the financial support of the Land O’ Lakes Lions Club.

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Quilts of every conceivable shape, size, colour and concept T

rinity United Church in Verona played host Saturday to A Harvest of Quilts, a semi-annual gathering of quilters of all stripes and selections.

And as previous incarnations of this gathering have, this one featured a grand number of quilts, with 60 hanging on the pews and more than 100 in total.

Event chair, Lynda Boulter said the proceeds are shared by Trinity United Church, South Frontenac Community Services and Trinity Quilters.

“We’re not an annual group, we’re a small group,” Boulter said. “The last one was in 2015. We do one of these when we’re able, it’s that whole thing about volunteers.”

She said the Trinity Quilters are from “all over the area” — Sydenham, Enterprise, Verona, Harrowsmith as are all the vendors at the show.

“We give quilts to first responders to hand out when they’re responding to a call and we do them for deserving people and organizations,” she said. “We even did one for the Humboldt Broncos.”

She said they like to have these shows to “show the creativity of the women who do quilting” but there’s also quite the social aspect to it.

“There’s hours and hours of work goes into a quilt,” she said. “We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month and it’s almost like a support system.

“You make a connection and for us, it’s about community.”

She said many of the members have

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been together for years.

“We’re not a guild,” she said. “We’re just a group of women who come together to quilt and socialize.

“We even have recess. We even ring a little bell and have tea and treats.”

One aspect of the show that’s different than in years past is the inclusion of more modern approaches to quilting, moving away from the traditional squares patterns to abstractions of colour and fabric, including realistic depictions of scenery and soforth.

“There are two factions in quilting now,” Boulter said. “Yes, we certainly have a traditional side and a lot of us want to continue with that (but) there are a lot of women, and men, who take a more contemporary approach with different palettes and such.

“This is the first time we’ve included contemporary quilts.”

Which brings us to . . . Beth Abbott.

Abbott is a delightful personality with a Featured quilter, Beth Abbott, with some of her “modern” creations. “These are not your grandtouch of whimsy that belies a somewhat mother’s quilts,” she said. academic approach to the medium.

A fibre artist was well as a quilter, she Retreat, which also attracts like-minded “I almost always do fancy backs,” she was the featured artist at this year’s show spinners and weavers. said. “But they don’t always line up with and was only too happy to take the time She’s been known to hand-dye a piece the quilting so there’s something to be to explain her approach to stitching fabrics to get just the right colour . . . and to make said for solid backs. together. it fit.

“But I think it’s neat when somebody “These are not your grandmother’s “A lot of these pieces were challenges,” turns it over and gets a surprise.” quilts,” she said. “These are more mod- she said. “But I like working that way.

She said that doing the same block over ern.”

“I try to remember the rules of art and and over again is not something that apAbbott, who’s also a spinner, weave and colour is my thing.” peals to her. fibre artist, has been at this for more than She also likes to surprise the viewer with “But that said, once you’ve made the 50 years. She hosts the Odessa Quilting “fancy backs” on many of her pieces. colour decisions, it’s very calming work.

Lions senior's night

Old Habits (Gilbert Riddell, Glenda Nicol, Alan Cooke, Jack Cooke) joined Roger Hermer & the Boys along with The Lions Club Players as the Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club played host to a full house for the 43rd Annual Seniors Night last week at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake.

MERA presents Valdy in McDonalds Corners M

usic at MERA is excited to announce that Valdy is performing in McDonalds Corners on Thursday, November 14th at 7:30 pm. Due to popular demand, the concert will take place in the Knox Presbyterian Church, 5664 McDonald’s Corners Road.

Valdy is a Canadian folk musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s and continues to be much in demand on the touring circuit. On any given night, he is playing to a packed concert house somewhere - performing some 250 to 300 show dates a year - while he continues writing and recording.

Over his long and varied career, Valdy has offered song writing workshops, scored movie and television music and has experience as a successful music producer.

Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His fourteen albums have achieved sales of nearly half It’s That Time! a million copies, four of which are certified Villages Beautiful gold. Of Canadian folk artists in the mid1970s, only Gordon Lightfoot was more welcomes entries to popular.

Tickets are available at www.tickThe Festival of Trees etsplease.ca or by telephone at 613-485Dec. 5th, 6th, 7th, 2019 6434, and can be picked up at the door.

Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Sharbot Lake This Year’s theme

“Down Home Country Christmas” Entry categories: • Mini trees (under 4ft) $25 • Medium trees (5’ Colorado Spruce with 200 clear lights) $75 • Large trees (6.5’ Fir Tree with 400 Clear Lights) $100 • Wall Hangings • Wreaths • Baskets • Gingerbread creations • Anything Goes

The Villages Beautiful Committee hopes that if you have participated before, you will again this year. If you have never created a Festival entry, maybe this is your chance to display your creativity and help with this very popular event.

To register your entry or for information, please contact Sarah Hale at 613335-2073, or slhale@yahoo.com

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PAGE 8 Columns - continued from page 5 • Another haunted walk through the village is in the books, thanks to Lion Joanne for leading the brave crews through the village, 3 different walks. Over 70 people were brave enough to join in.

• Just a heads up and hope nobody ever needs to use it. But the Dojo located at 4421 George Street in Sydenham will have a new AED machine by November 1st. If the public ever needs it, it’s located to the left just inside the door.

• Railton Catholic Women’s League is hosting a Christmas Bazaar and Tea on Sat Nov 2 starting at 1pm at the church in Railton. We hope you can attend!

• Also grab the daubbers and start off November right, November 4th is the next Bingo at the church in Railton!

• Happy Tails Farm is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on November 3rd from 11-2pm (come in costume!) 3225 Wilton Road.

Halloween costume party, breakfast by donation. You can enjoy Spooky hayrides, a bake sale and a raffle. Check it out! It was rained out sadly last weekend. So let’s make this weekend a huge success!

verona Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com • Don't miss the Christmas Craft Sale this Saturday, November 2 from 9 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Church. There will be over 20+ vendors selling handcrafted items and a bake table. Free admission. A luncheon will be served. It's the perfect spot to start your Christmas shopping early!

• There will be a Flu Shot Clinic at the Verona Medical Clinic on Tuesday, November 5th from 4pm to 8pm. All welcome, please bring valid health card.

• Nicole's Gifts is holding their 10th annual Christmas for Kids Fundraiser on Friday, November 8 from 5-8pm. They will be donating a portion of the evening's sales to Christmas for Kids. They will also be accepting donations of new toys, books or clothing. These items can be dropped off anytime.

• On Monday, November 11 there will be a special Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph in McMullen Park. A procession will start from the Verona Free Methodist Church hall at 10:35am to the cenotaph with the service starting at 10:45 am. There will be laying of wreaths and a Minute of Silence. All Verona and area veterans and residents are invited to attend.

• Bell Rock presents an evening of musical entertainment, featuring a variety of local talent on Saturday, November 16 at 7pm. Performing will be Toute Ensemble (flutists Debbie Twiddy and Anne Archer), bagpiper Ian MacKay, harpist Merrilyn Barber, and as a special treat, the Limestone Ringers. The Ringers are a handbell choir from this area. If you have never heard a handbell choir you really ought to come out for this experience alone. The sound is quite lovely and not like anything you've ever experienced before. Admission is by freewill offering and/or food bank donation. This is a fund-raiser for the hall.

• The Harrowsmith FM Church Annual

Anniversary Anniversary ~ Brooks Glenn and Edith Brooks of Verona are celebrating their 70th Wedding anniversary on Tuesday, November 12th.

They were married in a small gospel chapel in Stirling, Ontario, November 12, 1949.

Glenn was a new employee of Loblaws Groceteria in Belleville, On, and Edith was an office clerk at Swift Canadian Company in Belleville as well. They have two children, Graham and Heather, and two grandchildren, Kathryn Brooks and John Sheridan.

Glenn’s career with Loblaws led from Belleville, to Trenton, to Kingston, and on September 1st, 1970 they took over the grocery business of Wesley Revell.

Then in 1979 converted to IGA, and the rest is history.

OBITUARY Walsh Lillian Walsh, 71, formerly of Sharbot Lake, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2019, at Kingston General Hospital.

Beloved wife of Frank Walsh for the past 51 years. Loving mother of Michelle (Kevin) and Sage. Cherished ma of Toni and Jordan. Survived by her sisters, Betty (Cliff), Bev (Lewie), Joanne (Bill), Carol and Karen (Paul)) and by her brothers, Kevin, Kelvin and Norm (Carolyn). She also leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter Pam, her brothers, Harold, Ed and Harry and their much loved fur babies, Tank and Max. She was our rock, our healer and confidante, all rolled into one amazing woman. Her loss has left us all broken hearted but our memories and love with remain strong xoxo.

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• The Kennebec Rec Committee would like to thank all of the folks who volunteered their time and energy to make the Annual Halloween party a success again this year. The kids enjoyed crafts, cookie decorating and a hot lunch, plus lots of giveaways along with the Mummy Den, with all its goulash stations.

• Please don’t forget the Rec Committee’s sponsored 4th Annual Community Shell-Out. This Annual event does not replace the village shell-out but gives those, who wish, an alternative place to take their children if they do not want to go door to door. If you would like to join in, everyone is welcome. Decorate yourself, or your car, or both. If you would like to gift some treats, please see any member of the Rec. Committee and they will gladly accept your donation. Everyone, have a safe evening.

• Stop by Oso Hall, Friday, November 8 for a Ladies Night get together. There will be vendors, artisans, raffles, door prizes and games. Start your Christmas shopping early or enjoy snacks and socializing. Admittance is $5.00 at the door. The event begins at 6:30pm.

• Pine Meadow Nursing Home will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 2, 10 to 2pm. There will be a vendor sale and bake sale, plus a hot lunch for those interested.

• The IOOF Hall in Parham will also be hosting a Christmas sale Sat, Nov. 2nd as well, 10am to 2pm.

• Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held Monday, November 11, at 11am at the Kennebec Community Centre. Come out and honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us.

• Attention Legion members: take advantage of early bird and renew your membership, at the Branch.

• Be safe out there and look out for the little ghosts and goblins.

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Christmas in the Village Craft Fair is on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm.

Free Admission and parking. 45+ crafters and artisans creations for sale, Chili Cafe Plus with seating, Village Bake shop, Free Kids Craft Corner and Door Prizes every hour. All proceeds from vendor rentals, cafe and bake shop go to the Community Care Program/CAP that is partnered with the SFSC program to help many families in large surrounding communities.

• Rev. Oscar Simpson’s Upcoming Country Church 2019 presents “Christmas Homecoming” at the Verona Pentecostal Church on Friday, November 22, 7 pm. Special Guests: Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg And Old Hims. Free will offering with refreshments to follow. Information 613-374-2178.

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• Come and join the fun of Trunk Or Treat at the Flinton Hall parking lot this Thursday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and hand out your tricks or treats to our community trick or treaters. With this event being so close to the supper time, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes will be serving up hot dogs!

• The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is having their Hunter’s Toll Road on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2, 2019. This is one of their major fundraisers with 100% of donations going back into the community.

• With Veteran’s Week approaching we are called to take time to remember the courageous women and men who sacrificed their lives on the many battlefields throughout the world and throughout modern time.

• It is not too early to start your Christmas shopping! All are welcome to Pine Meadow Nursing Home this Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 10am-2pm. Lots to buy

october 31, 2019 from our local vendors, lots to bring home from the bake sale, and a hot lunch to enjoy while shopping.

• Flinton Public Library presents Winter Arrangements for adults and youths (6 years and up) on Saturday November 9, 2019 from 10am-11am with a rain date of November 16, 2019. Come out and make a beautiful winter arrangement to decorate your home. Materials; $50.00 for an adult arrangement and $30.00 for a youth arrangement. Registration is required by October 26, 2019 by calling 613-336-1091.

• The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes will be holding a community Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Lions Hall. More details to come.

• The Land O' Lakes Garden Club will be holding their AGM on the evening of November 14, 2019 beginning at 5pm. at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne.

• The Lions Christmas Craft Extravaganza at the Lions Community Hall in Northbrook is on Saturday, November 16, 2018 beginning at 10am until 2pm.

• On Monday November 18, 2019 members of the Cloyne & District Historical Society will be car- pooling to the South Frontenac Museum in Hartington to see and hear Doug Lovegrove's story of the 146th Batallion, the boys who came from this area to fight in WW1.

• The 2nd Annual Flinton Craft Show & Sale hosted by the Women’s Ministries “Seasons” of Through the Roof Ministry Centre is coming to you on November 30, 2019 from 10am. to 3pm For more information, please call Tina at 613-970-1580.

• The Land O’Lakes Lions are calling out to all businesses, service clubs, community organizations to join this year’s Santa Claus Parade taking part on Saturday, December 7, 2019 beginning at 10am.

Register your float to take part in this fun community event celebrating Christmas.

Please call Lion Debbie at 613-921-3015 to register. There is no cost to enter a float.

You do not have a float; enter your business truck. Families and individuals are encouraged to participate in the parade, decorate your vehicle, your truck and be part of the parade.

• Free Friday Flix, showing SHERLOCK HOLMES with Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. Witty, Edgy and Action packed. Rated PG. 7PM at 108 Addington Road, Northbrook. Bring a friend.

DENBIGH Angela Bright

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• A Family Bonfire will be held at Vennachar Free Methodist tonight, Thursday, October 31st at 6pm, with hot dogs and hot chocolate. Dress warm and bring a chair.

In the event of rain, food and fun will be indoors. Info 613 333 2318.

• Denbigh Diner's will be held on Monday, November 4th at noon in the Denbigh Hall.

You will enjoy a lovely Roast Beef Dinner for only $8. Contact Bev at 613 333 9852.

• St.Luke's United Church will host the Fall Supper on Friday, November 8th, from 5-7pm at the Denbigh Hall. Adults $15, children 6-12 $5, under 5yrs free. Hunters welcome! For more information contact Alice at 613 333 9542 or ali10madigan@ gmail.com.

• The community food bank is open the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 11am - 12noon. The food bank is located across the hall from the library in the Addington Highlands Community Centre.

The Good Food Box through KFLA Public Health is available in our area. This program provides fruit and veggies at wholesale prices, and is available to everyone. You can choose from a large food box, small food box, fruit bag or vegetable bag. Place and pay for your order on the first Thursday of the month, and it will be ready for pick up on the 3rd Thursday of the month. For more info and pricing, call Lakelands Family Health Team in Denbigh at 613 333 1333.

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The clock is ticking for agencies to find replacement transportation funds

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fter 2020, Frontenac County will no longer fund transportation services.

The funding, which has been in place in one form or another for over 15 years, has been provided to Frontenac Transportation Services for almost 10 years. Frontenac Transportation Services has been operated by Rural Frontenac Community Services (based in Sharbot Lake) in partnership with Southern Frontenac Community Services (based in Sydenham).

Within the last year, however, the two agencies severed their relationship as a single transportation provider, and with reluctant county approval, split the 2019 funding between the two agencies.

Rural Frontenac Community Services continues to operate Frontenac Transportation Services, and Southern Frontenac Community Services has set up its own

service.

Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) funds rides in South Frontenac exclusively to seniors and to adults living with physical disabilities. The largest share of the rides (60% so far this year), are for seniors to access SFCS programming, most of those for frail elderly clients accessing adult day programs at locations in South Frontenac.

Another 30% of the rides were to hospital or other medical appointments, and 10% were for shopping or other trips.

Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS), continues to operate Frontenac Transportation Services, which is a broadbased service for residents in South, Central and North Frontenac, focussing on seniors and people living with disabilities in Central and North Frontenac, as well as low income families and individuals throughout

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Frontenac County.

When contacted, Louise Moody, Executive Director of RFCS, and David Townsend, Executive Director of SFCS, both said they appreciated the fact that they will have funding from Frontenac County for transportation in 2020, but expressed concern about the impact the funding cut in 2021 may have on the vulnerable populations that they serve.

David Townsend said that county funds are used to cover the cost of dispatching drivers and to subsidise rides. The $48,000 from the county augments the $60,000 that SFCS receives from the Local Health Integration Network, to provide a secure funding base.

He said SFCS raises between $40,000 and $50,000 in fares from clients to provide the agency with $150,000 each year.

“Without the county funding, we will be facing an $12,000 shortfall in transportation each quarter, and I don’t know where that money would come from,” he said. “Early in the new year we will start to make presentations to South Frontenac Council about the role transportation plays in our services and in the lives of seniors South Frontenac.

Now that the county is pulling its commitment, we have nowhere else to turn.”

Louise Moody said that some of the county funds are used by Frontenac Trans-

portation Services, to help fund dispatching costs for the services, with at least half of the funds being used to subsidise rides.

“Some of the clients can pay the full fee, and there are other clients whose fees are paid by third party agencies. Some of those agencies, such as Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program, pay enough to cover both the mileage and dispatch costs.

“There is another group of riders who cannot afford the full fee and are not supported by any social service agency. The subsidy enables those people to access the services they need from us, for medical appointments, shopping or other services.

The alternative for many of these people would be to leave their homes and move to a city, which is not what they want to do, and I think it is not what we, as a community, want to make them do,” she said.

She said that Frontenac Transportation Services will be looking to replace the lost county funding over the next year.

“There are some funding, and one-time grant opportunities, that we can explore,” she said, “but it will be hard to replace this kind of core funding that provides for a stable service.”

She said RFCS may be approaching the Frontenac townships for support as well.

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he North Addington Soccer Association's (NASA) 2019 revival was a huge success!

The season finale was held on Monday, September 30th, with all participants receiving a medal, certificate, and soccer ball. NASA organizers were very pleased with the registration, and are already planning for the 2020 season.

"We feel it is important to have affordable, local opportunities for the youth of our community, and we intend to keep NASA running for many years to come," said one

of the NASA organisers Teri Woods.

Organizers are appreciative to the generous local sponsors, the youth coaches, and all the volunteers who helped make 2019 such a fun and successful season.

If you would like to get involved with the North Addington Soccer Association, please contact Teri at 613-336-9100 or find us on Facebook. NASA is always seeking support from volunteers and sponsors.

Registration for the 2020 Season will be advertised next Spring - stay tuned!

Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sales Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 28th day of November, 2019, at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:15 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

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Description of Lands: Part Lot 12, Concession Southwest Range, being Part 4, 13R-10881 geographic Township of Clarendon, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. PIN 36187-0035(LT) (File No. 12707-560) Minimum Tender Amount: $4,541.39 Part of Lot 40, Concession Southwest Range as in FR592665, Township of North Frontenac. PIN 36189-0524 (File No. 12707-563) Minimum Tender Amount $4,045.25 Part of Lot 21, Concession 7, geographic Township of Barrie as in FR118329, NW of FR499509 (Parcel 1), N of FR688338 and S of 13R533; s/t BC2048, FR145984; Township of North Frontenac, except forfeited Mining rights if any. PIN 36178-0462(LT) (File 12707-565) Minimum Tender Amount $16,772.11

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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

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

The land does not include the mobile home situate on the land, if applicable.

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Witty, Edgy and Action packed. Rated PG. Free event PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 1pm-5pm. Clar-Mill Hall.

Jack?s Jam is followed by a Pot Luck supper.

Talented entertainers and dancers. Enjoy great music, eat terrific food and meet new people.

Saturday November 2

Thursday October 31

ARDEN - 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY SHELL-OUT 6pm. Kennebec Hall. Bring your shell-out treats to the Community Centre and join the volunteers as they enjoy the kids, their costumes and the overall thrill of the spooky evening. Decorate your car, or wear a costume. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to attend, we would be happy to distribute your donated goodies. Any member of the Committee would graciously accept your donation.

FLINTON - TRUNK OR TREAT 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Flinton Recreation Centre. hand out your tricks or treats to our community trick or treaters. Contact Teri Woods at 613-336-9100 to register. Hot Dogs courtesy of Lions Club NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available.

Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

PLEVNA - HALLOWEEN PARTY 7pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Costume judging, musical chairs and a candy scramble. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. Parents are invited to brings snacks, if they wish.

SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT 7pm-9pm.

Snow Road Hall. The Kings Town Tenors will play a variety of styles. $10 advance, $12 at the door.

Contact Joelle or Don, 278-0958.

VENNACHAR - FAMILY BONFIRE 6pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate. Dress warm and bring a chair. In the event of rain, food and fun will be indoors. Info 613 333 2318.

BATTERSEA - FABULOUS FARMERS FALL FEAST 6pm. Battersea United Church. Gourmet locavore meal! Hour precludes the event at 4:45 at the Holiday Country Manor. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Eventbrite. Contact info@ freedom-farm for more details. Only 100 seats. This is a fundraiser for the National Farmers Union Local 316 climate mitigation and new farmers granting programs.

HARROWSMITH - DANCE WITH TEXAS TUXEDO 8pm-10:55pm. Golden Links Hall. Cost $15.00 pp, lunch served at 10:00, Fund raiser sponsored by the Golden Links Hall and Beautification Committee Harrowsmith, info call 372-2410 INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST! 7:30am-10am.

Inverary United Church. Breakfast cooked your way for $6. Helpers are appreciated on Friday morning at 9 am. for set-up and on Saturday to help serve, cook, help wherever you feel comfortable.

NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 10am2pm. Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Featuring: Bake Sale, Hot Lunch, Many Local Vendors.

PARHAM - CHRISTMAS SALE 10am-2pm. Parham IOOF Hall. Some great deals.

RAILTON - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & TEA 10am1pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Browse the tables for Decorations and Gifts, Crafts, Baked Goods, Preserves, Treasure Chest, Raffles and enjoy Lunch in the Tea Room. Sponsored by St Patrick’s/St Mary’s Catholic Women’s League.

VERONA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE 9am-2pm.

Trinity United Church. 20+ vendors. Handcrafted items, bake tablem lunch served. .All welcome.

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Sunday November 3

NORTHBROOK - HUNTER’S TOLL ROAD INVERARY - YOUTH OPEN MIC 2pm-4pm. Inverary Northbrook. Major fundraiser of the year to help Lions United Church. Free event hosted by Chris Murphy. serve the community. Please help them out.

Refreshments provided. Sing, play an instrument, tell a story, read a poem. Just have fun!

Friday November 1 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm.

Monday November 4 Golden Links Hall. For public school children, cost DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINERS 12pm. Denbigh $6.00, info call 372-2410 Community Hall. Hot, delicious, homemade meal MOUNTAIN GROVE - SHERLOCK HOLMES ON for a very reasonable cost. Please contact Marlene FRIDAY FLIX 7pm. Land O’ Lakes Public School. Dacuk: 613-336-8934 ext 233, at Land O’ Lakes with Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. Community Services or m.dacuk@lolcs.com.

What’s Up in the Night Sky? T his month we have the annual Leonid meteor shower gracing our skies. This shower peaks near dawn on November the 18th but is active from about November 6th to the 30th. Start actively watching after the 6th and you’ll note that their numbers slowly increase to the peak on the night of 17/18. The shower radiant is a little to the right (westwards) of the very bright star Regulus. The radiant is the source direction of debris that plows into the Earth from the Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle that has been slowly disintegrating over many thousands of years. The constellation of Leo the Lion rises up low on the eastern horizon about 1 am at the start of November. It rises

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NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5 per person.

Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land For info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-372O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every 0917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, Colebrook Rd. sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll HARROWSMITH - ROBERTA STRUTHERS MEMORIAL CRAFT & BAKE SALE 9am-2pm.

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NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Golden Links Hall. Lunch is available. For table Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions rental, please call 613-372-2410.

Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at Sunday November 10 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477 contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.

HARROWSMITH - OLDE TYME FIDDLERS 1pmROBLIN - FRIENDS OF SALMON RIVER AGM 5pm. Golden Links Hall. Followed by dinner, $10/ 6:30pm. Roblin Community Hall - 3264 Highway person, bring a dessert to share. Info 372-240 41. presentation - A hunter’s and hiker’s oaradise PARHAM - REMEMBRANCE DAY SUNDAY with Dugald Carmichael. Learn about FSR activities. SERVICE 11:30am. Parham United Church. With Rev. All are welcome at no charge; donations gratefully Jean Brown, music ministry of Stanley Stinchcombe accepted. For more information, contact susan@ and help by the worship team and all are welcome. moorepartners.ca or 613-379-5958.

Info 613-279-2245 SHARBOT LAKE - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Wednesday November 6 OMPAH - ANNUAL HUNTERS? ROAST BEEF SERVICE 10am. Sharbot Lake United Church. The DINNER 5pm-7pm. Ompah Hall. Adults $15.00 congregation will be joined by Anglican neighbours Children under 12 $5 Children under 5 free. Roast and the Legion to participate in our service and light beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrots, salads, refreshments will be offered afterward. The Worship buns and home-made pie for dessert. Proceeds Team will also participate along with Rev. Jean Brown and Mayor Frances Smith of St. Andrews Anglican Ompah Community Centre SHARBOT LAKE - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Church.

MEETING 7pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Please Monday November 11 support your Legion BATTERSEA - REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE 10:45am. Battersea Sandhill Cemetary. Afterwards Thursday November 7 NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions come to the Storrington Lions Club Hall for Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors Homemade Soup - no charge, but donations greatly open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. appreciated.

SYDENHAM - REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

10:30am. Sydenham Point. At the Cenotaph.

Friday November 8 SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER 3pm. Reception following at Legion Hall.

Sharbot Lake Legion. Chicken dinner. $12. Legion VERONA - REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY opens at 3pm for socializing. Supper commences at 10:35am. Verona Cenotaph. Procession to start from Verona FM Church. Laying of wreaths, minute 5:30pm. Licensed.

SHARBOT LAKE - ORIGINAL LADIES NIGHT! of silence. All Verona area veterans and residents 6:30pm-9:30pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). invited.

24 local cendors. Ane evening of fun, socializing Tuesday November 12 and food. Door prizes, games and raffle items. SHARBOT LAKE - QUIZ NIGHT 7pm. Sharbot Lake Proceeds to Rural Frontenac Community Services Country Inn. Fee is $2, which goes to a community for Snowsuits for Kids, Adult Learning Connections project. Prize is bragging rights only.

Centre- Pallet Project and District 3 Rec Committee- SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE 39’ERS 12pm.

Canteen Project. Info - pennycota333@gmail.com North Frontenac Telephone Company. Pot Luck VERONA - 10HT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS followed by entertainment and a meeting 5pm-8pm. Nicole’s Gifts. Portion of sales donated to

– November 2018

by Fred Barrett

higher as the night progresses and by dawn it is about 60 degrees high in the southeast. Don’t forget that the radiant doesn’t have to be in the sky to see plenty of meteors. Meteors can be seen all over the sky but if you trace their paths back to where they originate, you will discover that they all point back to the radiant. This year’s shower should average about 15 meteors per hour. Unfortunately the brightness of a waning gibbous Moon will hinder seeing some of the fainter meteors. The best viewing is in the early hours of the morning. Get up early or have a look when you’re leaving for work. The Leonid debris is very fast moving with more fireballs than most showers.

I promise you that if you catch sight of a fireball, it will be etched in your memory for years to come.

Look low in the southwest about 30 minutes after the Sun sets in early November and Venus will demand your attention. Start you’re observing about the 14th and you’ll notice that the gap between bright Jupiter and Venus, about 10 degrees, will appear to be getting smaller by about 1 degree every night. On the evenings of the 23rd and 24th, they will be separated by only a degree and a half. On the 28th, about an hour after sunset, a sliver of a crescent Moon will join the pair. It will make for a stunning display. Don’t forget that Jupiter in early November will provide a worthy object to view in a modest telescope – great atmospheric detail. Binoculars will let you watch the nightly change in the positions of its 4 main moons.

In the south southwest about 25 degrees high, you will find Saturn near the constellation Sagittarius. The best observing for this planet is soon after sunset. The rings will have a nice large tilt and offer an ideal display. A 4 to

6 inch reflector would be ideal not only to see the rings but also 3 of its closest moons.

A rare highlight for more experienced amateur astronomers this month is a rare transit of the Sun by Mercury on the 11th. A special solar filter to block out the Sun’s eye damaging light is an absolute necessity. The transit takes 5 hours and 29 minutes and begins about 7:35 am.

I suggest contacting the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) website to find out where and when public viewing may be offered. Links to the Kingston chapter of the RASC can be found on the website as well.

For those of you who wish to stay on the same space/ time continuum as the rest of us don’t forget that 2 am EST on Sunday the 3rd marks the end of daylight savings time. Clocks go back 1 hour. The best time to adjust your clocks is when you go to bed. Forget the change and your friends will target you mercilessly!

Highlight of November: 2nd: The Moon passes a half degree south of Saturn. 4th: First quarter Moon. 7th: the Moon as at apogee – furthest at 402,700 Kms. 11th: Mercury transits the Sun. 12: Full Moon. This is called the Full Beaver Moon. It was time to set beaver traps before the ponds froze up. For us in the present, you better get your woolies, coats and long johns out! I wonder why they’re called ‘long johns’? Are there any ‘short johns’? I digress. 17th: Leonid meteor shower peaks. 19th: Last quarter Moon. 23rd: The Moon is at perigee – closest at 364,590 Kms. 26th: New Moon.

Get those binoculars out or just shine up your eyeballs. There’s plenty going on for everyone. And maybe hot chocolate after to drive away some crisp fall shivers.

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Successful first season for Frontenac Repair Cafe comes to close

by Craig Bakay s the Frontenac Repair Cafe wound down its final incarnation of 2019, the numbers bode well for a return next year (probably in April).

The final cafe boasted 14 fixes, a new record. Included in that were a stuffed toy and an electric fireplace. In total, they repaired 56 items over seven dates in 2019, not only granting new life to useful items, but keeping them out of the landfill as well.

“Roughly 75 per cent of the items brought in get fixed,” said Mary de Bassecourt.

“Some things are broken and not fixable,” said Geoff Murray. “Some are not broken and just need some operator instruction.

“Others you just do what you can do without a great stack of parts available, like lubrication and such.”

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For those unfamiliar with the Repair Cafe concept, it’s rather simple. The fixers get together and when people bring things in (toasters, lamps, sewing, sewing machines, electronics, bicycles, etc), they try to fix them. The idea is to not only put items back into working order but also to keep them out of the landfill.

It’s worked pretty well this year but there’s a little more to it, Murray said.

“Not everybody brings in something,” he said. “But it’s not only about fixing, there’s a social aspect to it.

“For example, here we are, a bunch of seniors in a church hall on a Sunday afternoon.

“Besides, if you could fix everything, I’d still be using a rotary telephone from 1963.”

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices

LIVING HERE

REQUEST FOR Proposal • RFP No. PW-2019-25-6 – 2020-2025 Disposal of Curbside Waste - 1:00 p.m., November 13, 2019 Sealed submissions must be received by the time and date listed above.

ATT: Neil Carbone, CAO 4432 George Street Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 Tender # PW-2019-26 Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON. Please see “Tenders” page on website for more details.

SOUTH FRONTENAC – RADON INFORMATION SESSION On November 21, 2019 South Frontenac Township together with KFL&A Public Health will be hosting a Radon Information Session starting at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers. A speaker from Health Canada will begin the presentation at 7:00 pm followed by any questions from attendees. The Township’s Chief Building Official will also be available for any questions. The public can buy radon kits for $20 each (Cash Only) before or after the session. For further information please see our website: www.southfrontenac.net

Open for Business PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner.

Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Community Programming & Events Committee Meeting – November 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Harris Hall in Perth Road.

• Council Meeting – November 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Heritage Committee Meeting – November 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm.

• Committee of the Whole – November 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment – November 14. 2019 at 7:00 pm.

THINGS TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and each Wednesday (Parent & Pre-School Skating) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2.50 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES There are several Remembrance Day ceremonies happening throughout the Township of November 11th this year.

• Sydenham Cenotaph – 10.45 am • Verona Free Methodist Church – 10:45 am • Sand Hill Cemetery – 10:45 am.

View the Community Calendar on our website for more details.

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SOIL GAS MITIGATION PROGRAM Due to the recent release of the KFL&A (Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington) Public Health of their Radon Testing Study where Radon was found to be above WHO guideline levels in 52% of tested structures and 21% of these structures were above the Canada Health guidelines.

South Frontenac Township is proactively addressing radon gas in new low-rise residential dwellings through its Soil Gas Mitigation Program. This program applies to all building permits applied for after August 31st, 2019. For more information and resources, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net.

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT For the month of October our Household Hazardous Waste Depot remains open every Thursday from 3 pm-8 pm. November hours will be November 14th & 28th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN! South Frontenac wants to ensure that all residents have a safe and happy Halloween! Please ensure that your children are dressed warm, wearing something bright or reflective, and only eat their candy once it has been looked at by a parent or adult!

BRADSHAW WASTE SITE & SALEM WASTE SITE

WINTER CLOSURE JANUARY 1, - APRIL 30, 2020

Please utilize your curbside pickup. Collection days may be found at www.southfrontenac. net/living-here/solid waste/garbage 613 376-3027 X 4330 Green Bay will remain open Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm NO Dumping at gates Fines will be enforced

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Harrowsmith S & A Club hosts goblins and Sydenham ghouls Women’s Institute F still going strong

by Craig Bakay

or some time now, the Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club has been hosting a Halloween get-together for kids and their families.

“I don’t know how many of these we’ve done but it’s an annual event and we’ve been doing it for at least 20 years,” said Marilyn Goodberry, one of the organizers along with Penny Lloyd, Jennifer Deline and Kim Deline.

Some things haven’t changed much over the years, including the games like bowling, pin the nose on the witch, arts and crafts and cupcake decorating.

One thing that has changed a bit in recent years is the number of younger volunteers they’ve been getting to help out.

“We have girl guides, some others just from the

after 100 years

Sophia Antoine, Alexis Saccary, Gavin Hunter and Jacob Tisdale were enjoying the festivities at the S & A Club in Harrowsmith Saturday.

community,” Goodberry said. “And we love the students who ride those volunteer hours.”

Halloween Safety message

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he County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips. Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and reflective material to increase visibility to drivers. Use makeup instead of masks. Masks can reduce one's ability to see obstacles, vehicles and other people Avoid baggy, long and oversized costumes that can be a tripping hazard. Never criss-cross the street. Cross at crosswalks or intersections.

Now that Halloween is done, November is shaping up to be a busy month at the S & A Club with Eu-

chre on Nov. 9, a babysitting course on the 29th, a Chinese dinner/auction on the 30th all leading up

Continued from page 11 The group has decided to shut things down for the winter months “which are a challenge for everybody” but if you missed their last one, there’s the Stone Mills Repair Cage group operating in Centreville Nov. 2. The Frontenac group is affiliated with the Stone Mills group and the Kingston Group as well.

Moving forward, the group is looking at adapting a trailer to carry tools and parts and is always in need of fixers, greeters and guides.

The best way to contact the group is through their FaceBook page.

Sara Obed and Babs Wiskin were busy selling pies and baked goods Saturday in Sydenham for the Women’s Institute.

by Craig Bakay ven after 100 years in operation, the Sydenham Women’s Institute is showing no signs of age, as they gathered for a crafts and bake sale in Sydenham’s Grace Hall Saturday.

“It was 100 years June 25,” said president Connie Selle.

“For many, many years, we’ve been holding bake sales and craft shows in October and May. “They help us raise money to help people in the community.”

She said the Women’s Institute helps fund children’s school trips, playground equipment, fire victims, 4H endeavours and shoeboxes for single moms, to name just a few.

“We try to keep things local,” she said. “If citizens need help and we find out about it, we’ll do the best we can.”

Beside the bake table and soup kitchen, Saturday’s sale featured 21 local vendors.

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The Original Ladies night is back!

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osted by the Original Fundraising Ladies Committee who where former School Parent Council members, now joining together as "Community Hearts". Join us for an evening of fun, socializing and food. There will be lots of opportunity to win door prizes, games and raffle items.

Proceeds got to 3 local charities- Rural Frontenac Community Services for Snowsuits for Kids, Adult Learning Connections Centre- Pallet Project and District 3 Rec Committee- Canteen Project.

We welcome the community to join us to start your Christmas shopping the Community Hearts way with over 24 local vendors. The event is on November 8th, from 67:30pm - 9:30pm, $5 admission, at the Oso hall in Sharbot Lake For more information please contact pennycota333@ gmail.com