Vol.19 No. 45

November 14, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 45

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by Jeff Green

ord reached Northbrook on Tuesday morning (November 12) that the two women who died in a car accident on Highway 7 near Innisville (between Perth and Carleton Place), were D’Thea Webster and Maureen O’Neill, who were travelling to the Ottawa area that day for their grand-daughter’s birthday.

An OPP report said that Webster and O’Neill, who were 63 and 81 years old, respectively, died as the result of their injuries in the crash.

The 68-year-old driver of the other car was taken to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries.

Church elders from Land O’Lakes Emmanuel (LOLE) United Church in Northrook gathered on Monday to console each other and find a way forward. They were joined by Reverend Judith Evenden, the former reverend at LOLE who is now at Crossroads UC in Kingston. The elders decided that to call everyone in the congregation to let them know what had happened since word was getting out on traditional and social media on Monday afternoon with the release of the OPP report.

They were in shock themselves, of course, saddened by the loss of

the two women who had come into their community just a few years ago to complete the transformation of their church.

“D’Thea got involved in everything. She joined the Lions Club, she joined the Friends of Bon Echo. She was really committed and well accepted by the congregation,” said Marilyn Bolender.

“It’s hard to digest all of this. I saw them both on Saturday. They came into the Clothing Boutique [a thrift store run by the church] to get some books and other stuff for their grand-daughter. This is pretty hard to believe.”

Bev Scott is chair of the ministry and personnel committee at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel. Her job is to act as a liaison between the minister and the congregation. She hasn’t had a lot of work to do over the four years of D’Thea Webster’s tenure at the church.

“She has been very open and approachable, a very caring minister. She also had done a lot of work to complete the transformation of our congregation that began under previous minister,” Scott said.

When Reverend Webster ar-

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Maureen O'Neill (l) and D'Thea Webster (R) - photo courtesy of Teri Woods

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Remembrance Day

rden Legion members were very busy again this year, conducting ceremonies in Mountain Groive (above) as well as Arden on Monday, November 11th, as well as Flinton and Denbigh on November 10th. More Remeberance Day coverage on page 6

Unable to cover fees at GREC, theatre company might move

NFLT "in dire straits" The long-standing relationship between the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and the Sharbot Lake based North Frontenac Little Theatre company may be coming to an end.

A delegation from North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) painted a rather bleak picture at Central Frontenac Council Tuesday night.

“We are in dire straits after 40 years,” said former NFLT President Brian Robertson.

Robertson said they were asking the township to advocate for them with the LDSB. He said the “original agreement between the theatre company and the board ensured free use of the school for rehearsals and performances.”

The Little Theatre has been mounting their productions at either Sharbot Lake High School or Granite Ridge Education Centre since the company first started up 40 years ago. The relationship was a natural since many of the Little Theatre actors, directors and executive members over that time, have been students, active or retired teachers, and school administrators from the Frontenac Board (until 1998), and the Limestone Board since then. Both Robertson and current NFLT President Pam Giroux were teachers with the board at one time.

In 2005 the Little Theatre received a $28,000 Trillium grant earmarked towards the purchase of a lighting system, which was installed in the cafetorium of Sharbot Lake High School for the use of the theatre company and the school as well.

Those lights were re-located to the cafetorium at Granite Ridge when it opened in 2014.

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Mayor Frances Smith was on council then and she hasn’t forgotten.

“If memory serves, it was something like $50,000 in building permits that we waived,” Smith said.

“I guess they’ve (LDSB) forgotten what it took to make it a community school in the first place.

“They’re using money as an argument and forgetting the agreement.”

Smith said the Township will probably have to start charging the school board to have its cistern filled.

“If they want to play hardball, I guess we may have to play hardball too,” she said.

The Limestone Board (LDSB), and the Ministry of Education as well, continue to say they are committed to community use of schools.

The following is taken from the LDSB website: “Community Use of Schools is an initiative between the Board and the Ministry of Education that supports access to school space outside of school hours for not-for-profit community groups.

The Community Use of Schools initiative has eliminated fees for many not-for-profit youth groups and greatly reduced fees for other groups as well.

Please contact the Community Use of Schools office to learn more about short-term availability of schools.”

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Seniors housing in Sharbot Lake finds its "starting point"

by Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council received and adopted a business case study for seniors housing on the site of the former Sharbot Lake Public School at its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake.

Ken Foulds of SHS Consulting and Re/ Fact Consulting presented Council with a report that would pave the way for 10 units of seniors housing, all on a single floor with larger halls and doorways, that would come in at a capital cost of about $2.8 million with annual operating costs of about $89,000 per year.

The 10 units would be set up as two fiveunit pods to take advantage of regulations that require additional septic and/or well requirements for buildings of six units or more.

Each unit would contain one two-bedroom unit and four one-bedroom units.

Foulds said that reflects the feedback of 118 online surveys received.

“The concept is viable,” he said. “The site is obviously larger than what would be needed for those two pods and there is existing septic and well that may be useable.”

He said half of the one-bedroom units would be at Acceptable Market Rate (AMR,

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currently $832/month) and half at 80 per cent of AMR (currently $665/month). Two bedroom units would be at the AMR of $1,144).

Several assumptions were made in the study such as a property value of $250,000 (after the existing school building is demolished), funding from the Ontario Investment in Affordable Housing program at $150,000 per unit for 50 per cent of the units, a waiver of municipal development fees ($27,800) and a County equity infusion of $330,000 plus $100,000 from the Township.

“Operations would be managed by an experienced local housing provider (Central Frontenac Housing Corporation, which manages the existing senior’s housing units on Clement Road),” he said.

He said the next steps include making the actual decision to move forward, confirming governance/oversight/management, determining usability of existing site services, securing initial funding commitments and beginning pre-development project planning activities.

“We have our starting point,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

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Central Frontenac Council acknowledged the efforts of the MUCC (multi-use cultural centre) Steering Committee Tuesday night following a presentation by chair Gary Giller. From left: treasurer Michael McGovern, Gary Giller, Mayor Frances Smith, Coun. Bill MacDonald, former CAO/Clerk John DuChene, former Coun. John Purdon

son Cut improvements completed this summer including a pedestrian walkway and nine streetlights.

“It’s an important greenbelt between Railway Heritage Park and Oso Beach,” Giller said.

Giller said it’s also important to maintain the greenbelt in the event that an actual railway station come to Sharbot Lake in the future.

“That’s a discussion for another day,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

Elizabeth Street Project Council authorized staff to undertake a review of Elizabeth Street titles before the anticipated renovations planned for 2020.

“The immediate concern is understanding the extent/location of our road allowance and confirming we have clear title to those sections where we need to undertake rehabilitation,” Public Works Manager Tyson Myers said in his report. “Part of Elizabeth Street is shown in the 1894 village plan, however the northern section has not been surveyed.

“We are in the process of reviewing existing R-plans of neighbouring properties so that boundaries can be located on the ground.

“Furthermore, it would appear that Elizabeth Street has been realigned over the last century and it is unclear if legal titles were updated to reflect what is now on the ground.”

Myers said that while there will be some surveying done as part of the consultant work, it won’t be for legal title. Any title surveying won’t be part of the grant program and therefore the Township will be responsible for costs.

“And it needs to be done sooner rather

than later,” he said.

Alton Road ‘Alton Road,’ as the road allowance between Concession 5 and 6 in Hinchinbrooke is commonly known, has had the common law right of of passage restricted on it due to a bridge on it needing repair.

It is not a road within the Township’s current road network and is not recognized in the Township Road Naming Bylaw, Public Works Manager Tyson Myers told Council.

Coun. Victor Heese asked if the bridge should be removed to reduce Township liability but Myers replied: “In the short term, we’ve put up ‘use at your own risk’ but if somebody wants to go back there, they’ll find a way, even if it’s putting up their own bridge

OPP report SIU called in after death on 5th Lake Road

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There was an interaction between an officer and another individual. As a result of the interaction a civilian is deceased.

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Correction In the article published on page 1 last week, “Mayor concerned over Kingston ‘not paying their bills’ (Vol.19 no.44) paragraph 7 starts with the following “Frontenac County is taking Kingston to court … “, which is not factual.

At a meeting on 30, City of Kingston politicians told Frontenac County politicians that the city is planning to seek mediation or arbitration over $200,000 from the 2019 county requisition for the city share of costs for the operation of Fairmount Home and Frontenac Transportation Services.

Frontenac County Council has discussed the possibility of court action if the $200,000 is not paid, but court action has not been initiated as of yet.

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South Frontenac Council 2020 budget - budget levy to hit $20 million

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outh Frontenac Council met last week as a Committee of the Whole to pour over the draft 2020 township budget.

The base budget that they received from the treasury department called for an increase in local taxation of just over $500,000, 2.54%.

That increase is not arbitrary. South Frontenac Council set a target of a 2% increase, in what township treasurer Louise Fragnito, calls the “taxpayer impact” of the budget.

Fragnito looks at the total value of property assessment in the township when setting her budget target.

She considers two kinds of assessment growth, one that is based on inflationary increases in property values, and an another that is due to new construction (new homes and renovations to existing homes).

The added revenue that the township receives, as the result of new construction, is considered an increase due to growth and it is used to help calculate the “taxpayer impact” of the budget.

When the increase due to growth is taken into account, the impact of the 2020 budget is a 2% increase in taxation on the average valued house in the township.

The average valued house in South Frontenac will have an assessed value of $272,538 in 2020. Township taxes on the average property will increase by $40 if the draft budget were accepted by council as is.

Before looking in detail at the budget, Council heard brief outlines from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Neil Carbone and the department heads overseeing four services areas (Corporate, Public Works,

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Development, and Fire and Emergency) about their plans for the coming year or two.

It is the first budget since Carbone came to the township this past summer.

He described the budget process as the most important strategic planning tool and policy document for the township. He said that the 2020 budget process has been focused on maintaining “Council’s tax target rate and long-term financial plan while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities”.

Starting next year, the strategic plan that the township is working on, as well as a recreation master plan, a fire station location study, a service delivery review and a climate change adaption and mitigation plan, will all have an impact on the budgeting exercise.

Manager for Public Works, Mark Segsworth said that the township continues to grow and there are increased expectations on the part of the public, which, “for the most part, we have managed to keep up with.”

Councilor Ray Leonard said that the “expectations of people who move into the township are sometimes out of line with what we can, or should be, providing. We need to be wary of that.”

Recreation facilities and programming are also a growth area for the township, Segsworth added.

Fire Chief Darcy Knott said that the “cultural shift” in the fire department, from four semi-autonomous fire crews into a single service, is a work in progress that is proceeding well. The department completed a successful recruitment drive this year and 25 new recruits have been trained and are ready to join the department.

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Director of Planning Services Claire Dodds talked about some of the challenges her department is facing. They are attempting to respond to new tighter timelines for planning approvals that the provincial government has mandated in an effort to bring more housing on stream more quickly. She said that better use of technology could free up planning staff to make better use of their skills, and also talked about more integration between the planning and building departments. She will also be working on a comprehensive growth plan for the township with a 20year window.

In discussing the budget, a number of items caught the attention of Council.

There was concern expressed about the unanswered questions regarding a proposal to build a stock-sport court/multi use pad at Harrowsmith Centennial Park, but since funding for the project would come from reserves, the money was left in the budget. The project was not approved by Council by at this time, but neither was it halted in its tracks.

New hires in the planning, public works and recreation departments are included as add-ons to the budget, and will require further discussion before getting final approval.

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“The branding initiative is fundamental to all of the other initiatives we are undertaking. Staff feel strongly about this,” said Carbone.

The budget allocates $45,000, taken from reserve funds for the branding initiative.

A number of alterations were made to some of the budget numbers as well as clarifications about how some spending will roll out.

In the end, Treasurer Fragnito said she will act on Council’s direction. She will also wait to receive some further information about funding from provincial sources before bringing a final budget forward in December, at which time Council will have a final opportunity to make changes.

The township budget makes up only part of the municipal tax bill that ratepayers receive. Education taxes and Frontenac County taxes are also included.

The education rate for 2020 is still pending as is the county rate, although Frontenac County Council is slated to include a 5% tax increase after discussions in October.

Like South Frontenac, the county budget will not be finalised until December.

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• Wow, what snow storm. I don’t think people were expecting this much snow.

• I'm sorry I forgot Larry Burney’s birthday last month. Belated greetings, Larry. I hope you had a very “special” day, lots of surprises.

• Another young entertainer’s birthday is just around the corner. Coming up on the 23rd, Jim Dix will be celebrating.

In case I forget: you have a gorgeous day, Jim, and win lots of money at the casino.

• Leta Parks is recovering well from surgery. She discovered a lump on her neck. Yes, it was that bad word, cancer.

Glad you are mending and healing, Leta.

• Had a call from Ottawa last night to see if our annual Christmas dinner is on for December 7. Yes, it is! No, the call from Ottawa was not Trudeau. He does not have time to eat.

Our dinner consists of roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, pie, tea and coffee, $12.50 pp. It is at 6pm with dance to follow featuring the friendly North Woods band.

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• Our new drugstore is now open! We would like to welcome Bhavin (Bob) Patel, Pharmasave, to our community.

The drugstore is located at 4937 Hwy. 38 and is open Mon.Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Stop in and meet our new pharmacist. The services include free local delivery, flu shots, prescription refills, blister packaging, home health care, greeting and gift cards, compression stockings and MedAlign.

• The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be holding their annual “Christmas in the Village” Craft Fair on Saturday, November 16th, from 9am to 2pm in the gym.

Come and enjoy a festive time. 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. Free admission.

• The Oddfellows/Rebekahs will be holding a Turkey Dinner on November 17th, from 4:30pm-6pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost $15. For more information, call 613-3722410.

• Come out for a coffee hour on Monday, November 18th starting at 1:00 pm at the South Frontenac Museum, Hartington, with Doug Lovegrove, to discover the role of Frontenac's armed forces during the World War I years.

• 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- 4:pm at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. The course is offered through Intuition First Aid (Red Cross). Cost is $55.00/participant (subsidized by the S&A Club). Spaces are limited. If you would like more information or to register, please call 613372-0917.

• There will be a Chinese Dinner & Auction on November 30th at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, 4041

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Colebrook Rd. Chinese buffet is at 6:00 pm & the Auction begins at 7:00 pm. Bring your quarters to win great prizes!

Cost is $15.00 for non-members and $13.00 for members.

Advance purchase necessary. Reserve your tickets by calling 613-372-0917 or 613-372-5617.

• Saturday, December 7th, the Golden Links Hall & the Harrrowsmith Beautification Committee will host a free pancake breakfast before the annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus parade. Doors open at 8:30 am. Please bring an item for the food bank if you are able.

• The annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, will be Saturday, December 7th starting at 10:00 am (the parade begins at Centennial Park to Harrowsmith Public School) with an Open House (free hot dogs, hot chocolate & sweet treats) following the parade at the Social & Athletic Club Hall. Santa will be there as well!

• 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 613-376-7866.

• Ring in the New Year at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, with music provided by a DJ. Cost is $35. per person, hot meal and bus ride home available. For information, call 613-372-2410.

• Get well wishes go out to Ginny Redmond and Bob Clayton.

• 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 of each week.

• We are still looking for someone interested in submitting the news for the Harrowsmith column. Please call 613372-0917 if you are interested.

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• Our hunters have been quite successful with some kills by two and three generations of families. It’s the getting together, creating new memories and hearing once again (and again) about the one that got away! Also another important aspect is that the hunting camp biscuits must be made with congealed bacon grease that replaces the shortening, and the biscuits must be loaded down with gravy - not butter, and served for breakfast with bacon and more bacon.

• We had a good visit in Napanee at a church lunch with Lorraine (Peterson) Shorts and her son, Cecil, along with Jessie Detlor-Sajavec. Also, Jessie and her brother, Mitchell Gurnsey, visited their sister Nadine at Pine Meadow Nursing Home this week.

• The children’s hand bell choir rocked Henderson United Church on Sunday and folks are looking forward to some up-coming Christmas tunes by the group.

• Remembrance Day brought the opportunity to remember and to thank God for our veterans, peacekeepers and our modern warriors who are waging war on pollution, climate change, pot-holes, and mission projects that aid the world and humanity. Thanks to all who are carrying the torch forward in our day and age and promoting the ideas and ideals for which our loved ones fought and died.

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• Soulful Singing is an active meditative practice for women. We share songs and chants that focus on presence, not performance! Group meets at Donna’s house, 5339 Battersea Road on the first Tuesday night of each month. 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 • Community Youth Dance at Storrington Lions Club from 7-10pm on Friday, November 15.

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November 14, 2019 16th , 10am to 2pm. Donations of “gently used” items suitable for Christmas gifts are welcome, as are donations of crafts, cookies and baked goods. Come browse the crafts, timeless treasures, as well as baked goods and the cookie walk. Tea and light lunch $7.00.

• 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.

• Perth Road Crafter's Annual Christmas Craft Sale and Bake Sale on November 23rd from 9-2 at the Harris Park Hall on Perth Road Cres - Bake table, craft tables, penny auction and lunch will be available. Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Baked Ham Supper - Saturday, November 23rd at Battersea United Church from 5:30 to 6:30. Cost is $15 per adult, $8 for children 12 and under. 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.

• Chris Murphy in Concert at Battersea United Church Sunday, November 24th at 7:00pm. Freewill offering.

• Bluegrass Concert by the one and only Bob Burtch at Battersea United Church on Saturday, November 30th at 7:30pm. Admission is $20 per person. Call 613-353-2846 or 613-353-2176 for tickets. Guarantee your toes will be tapping!

• Breakfast with Santa on December 14th at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury from 8 to 11am. Admission is $7. Children 8 and under are free.

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• Tay Valley Township Council intends to adopt the 2020 Budget and consider any changes in fees at the Council meeting to be held on December 10th, 2019 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office located at 217 Harper Road. In addition, a public meeting to hear comments and answer questions from the public will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.

• The Perth and District Historical Society November 21, 2019 Meeting: • The Perth Courier Over the Years - John Clement, former owner and publisher of The Perth Courier, will speak on the history of the paper, the owners and publishers over the years, and technical changes and developments to the community newspaper industry. Newspapers did appear in Perth in the late 1820s, but it wasn’t until 1834 that The Bathurst Courier came on the scene. The change to its current name, The Perth Courier, was made during the 1840s. In the 1880s, the Courier moved into 39 Gore Street E., staying there until Metroland Media bought it in 2006 • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Doris Ferguson who died this past week. Doris will be remembered for her love of spouse and family, gracious and kind ways, service to Maberly United Church, Bethel Women's Institute, Maberly Agricultural Society and dedication to the community. Rev. Jean Brown of Sharbot Lake (Maberly United) led the funeral service.

• Remembrance Day – We should take the time to remember the following military veterans from the local area who were in WWII, & Korean War,: Arden Fournier, Ivan Wheaton, Bill Ritchie, Harry Moore, Harold Walker, Wyn Truelove, James Lackey, Earl Tysick and those who we might have missed.

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• On Monday, November 4, we had a lovely meal at Diners. 25 people attended, 17 regulars and our cloggers.

A great meal of lasagna, salad, garlic bread and banana loaf was served. Shelly, Jasmine and Shannon were the working girls, with Laura helping them to cook the delicious meal. The weather outside was rainy, windy, and cold, but inside the Land O’Lakes Cloggers were clogging up a storm. We love you ladies, and the fan club that was there to welcome you. Just a great afternoon. See you cloggers next time. The winner of the free meal on December 2nd was Claire Graves. Next Diners will be a turkey dinner.

• Glenn and Martha were the host and hostess of Coffee

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Break on Friday morning. I heard it was a smaller crowd, but there were piles of coffee and goodies.

• There were 76 people fed at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club breakfast on Saturday morning. The next breakfast is on November 23rd. Mark this on your calendar.

• December 7th at Snow Road Snowmobile Club, a craft sale is on from 10am-2pm.

• There was a huge crowd who attended Friday night’s “Celebrate the Heart of Xmas” at Oso hall. Piles of vendors were on hand with something for everyone, from pickles to cough drops, art, pebble art, tupperware, knitting, sewing, Aloette pottery, etc. Wendy Crain won the $500 dessert draw. The event featured a mocktail bar, door prizes, beautiful Christmas themed baskets, great snacks, and lots of visiting. Ladies, you knocked it out of the park. All funds raised go to RFCS Clothing for Kids, Connections Adult Learning Centre and the Sharbot Lake Rec Committee Canteen project.

• Don’t forget the Forget Me Nots on November 20 at the Senior’s Centre. Marg and Dave will be the musical guests • A great surprise party at the United Church in Sharbot Lake on Saturday afternoon for Tracy Riddell. She was fabulous 50. Friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers came out to help her celebrate. It was a wonderful afternoon of visiting, fun and food. They took lots of pictures and she got lots of gift cards. Many more, Tracey, and thanks for the invite.

• Sunday, November 17th, is Food Bank Sunday at Elphin Church and don’t forget your shoeboxes.

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• Happy birthday to Mary Burke, Helen Hoogsteen, John Noonan, Andrew and David Hole, Melanie Gibbs, Megan Petrie, Alex Oimet, Dawson Mallett, Cory Thompson, Kim Pringle, John Wood, Ann Colliss, Jim Dix, Allan Taylor, Dale Mallett, Kloe St. Pierre, Carter Pringle, Dale Meeks, Damon Knox, Wesley Hartwick.

• Anniversaries are Arlette and Greg Rogers, Dustin and Britany Meeks, Jack and Jo Anne Deline, Roy and Joan Shepherd and many more that are celebrating. Well, Remembrance Day will have passed and we all remember our soldiers who fought for our country. My father-in-law, Archie Meeks, was left for dead at France and was blinded in both eyes. He died on Remembrance Day at 11am.

• The Lions Club will meet on Thursday, November 14, for euchre and November 12 for bingo at the Retirement Home in Sharbot Lake.

• Our deepest sympathy to the Green family at the passing of Bailey, and to the family of Lorne Johnston, whom I have played cards with at Arden.

• I have recently visited Josilyn Blaine at Pine Meadows.

She was a resident here a few months ago and we had a good time together.

• Take care, everyone, while out hunting and elsewhere next week.

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• So many folks came to the hunter’s roast beef dinner that three new tables had to be set up. All raved about the bountiful meal. Thanks to Cille who organized, and to Debbie, Janet, Laurie and Marily who cooked. So many other folks helped with cooking and slicing the roast beef, peeling, chopping, cooking and serving the vegetables. Folks donated and delivered pies, salads, squares, buns and cream. Piles of dishes and pots were washed and at the end, the hall returned to its normal state. The dinner was a huge success but it could not have happened without the contributions of many community members. What a wonderful community.

• There was much talk about hunting and deer sightings, but I didn’t hear much about hunting success. Perhaps the week improved as it went along.

• The Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, November 20 starting at 6pm. Bring a pot luck dish to share and enjoy the fancy footwork of the Land ‘O Lakes Country Cloggers.

All are welcome.

• The Children’s Christmas Party and Santa Claus Parade will be held Saturday, November 30. The Children’s Party will be held at Clar-Mill Hall starting at 2pm. Children must be registered to receive a gift from Santa. Please call Dylan Boles (613-650-7746) or Michelle Ross (613-318-4039) as soon as possible to register. Refreshments will be available.

The Parade starts in Ompah at 6pm, making its way along 509/506 and ending at the Township Office. Anyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade, just contact Dylan or Michelle for details.

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Friday, November 15th, there is a fundraising dance to support the Guatemala Stove Project at Perth Civitan Hall in Perth. Jeanette Avery of our Sharbot Lake United Church is going to Guatemala on this mission trip. For tickets or info, please message Jeanette or call 613-267-5202. As well, Jeanette is seeking supplies (bandaids, toothbrushes, school supplies) to take over.

• Saturday, November 23, is the Parham United Church's annual turkey dinner at the CE Building from 5 to 7pm. $15 for adults, $6 for ages 6 to 12 and family rate of $30.

• Thanks to all the veterans for their service. Hope you all wore your poppy proudly.

• Ladies night last Friday both at the Parham CE Building and back at the OSO township hall in Sharbot Lake were quite successful, with some deals, prizes and great fellowship among the many vendors.

• The next All You Can Eat Breakfast, sponsored by the Lions Club will be on Nov. 16th at the OSO Hall, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers.

• Don't forget the bingo at GREC on Nov. 20th - $1000 jackpot, plus lots of amazing raffle items.

• 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 8pm. Cost is $25 a couple. Please call Connie McVeigh, Sandy Hallam or Fran Smith for tickets.

• The Parham Fair Board is meeting on Nov. 20 at 7pm at the CE Building and are looking for a new slate of officers for the upcoming year. If you want to see the fair continue, please come forward. If you cannot make the meeting and are interested, please call one of us and we will relay your message. It has been going strong for 127 years. Can we not keep it that way?

• Sympathy to the Ferguson Family.

• Sunday, Nov 24, there will be communion and a collection of non perishable food items for the local food bank.

• Thinking of our exercise instructor, Janice Anderson, as she cares for her daughter and her family following her operation. Robert from Sydenham filled in for Janice last Tuesday and exercise classes are on hold til further notice.

• Some hunting gangs had luck in getting some venison last week. Stay safe.

• Special “thinking of you” to Anglican Clergy, the Rev. Jonathan Askcoith, who is on sick leave. Anglican lay people are offering leadership, along with Rev. Coleman - a retired clergy. Bishop Oulton will be preaching in an upcom-

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• Mark your calendars! Jack’s Jam is Nov. 16 from 1 to 5:30pm at Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna. As you know, it is followed by a pot luck supper. This month, we have a special treat, as the Land O’ Lakes Cloggers are coming to perform for us. There will be no Jam in December, but we will resume the third Saturday in January (18th), 2020. Hope to see you there!

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• Keep Saturday, November 30th from 9am-4pm open on your calendar for the 2nd Annual Christmas Open House, which will be happening at 4263 Sydenham Road. Enjoy supporting local vendors and shopping in a very relaxed atmosphere? Then this event is totally for you. Find that perfect gift for that special someone on your list, or even spoil yourself. More details to follow closer to the event...

• Calling all drivers! We need help. Many of our volunteer drivers are ‘snowbirds’ and are about to fly south for winter, but our demand is year-round. Every month we provide 500+ rides to seniors and adults living with disabilities in our community who depend on us to help them get to medical appointments, run essential errands and come to the Grace Centre to take part in activities and programs. If you can help out, we’ll reimburse you for mileage and offer you our sincere thanks and appreciation!

• Call 613-376-6477, ext. 211 for more information..

• Looking for a fun activity this winter? Look no further, come and play GSAC indoor Pickleball! Registered players: Monday and Friday 9:00am to 11:00am. (Call Ashley at 613376-6477 ext. 310 to register). Drop-ins (open to all levels of play) Monday and Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Tuesday 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

• The next Sydenham Diners lunch club will be held at the Grace Centre, on Stagecoach road, on November 20th. The meal starts at noon and costs $10.00. We will be serving roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, carrots and cheesecake for dessert. Chuck D’Aoust will be entertaining us with all your favourite songs. The Frontenac Paramedics will be available for health questions and check ups and will be offering the flu vaccine. Please call 613-376-6477 or email joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca to reserve your spot.

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The County of Frontenac, in partnership with the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC), created this award in 2013 to recognize persons, groups or organizations that have made or are making a significant contribution beyond legislated requirements, towards improving access for persons with disabilities in the County of Frontenac.

Access can include designing new or renovated buildings, an employment program, a transportation system, a recreational or leisure program, or anything that contributes significantly to persons with disabilities living independently.

Last year, the Access Award went to New Leaf Link. New Leaf Link is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the community inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities. Their focus is on bridging that gap by offering skills and experiences in the areas of arts (drama, music and information technology) and healthy living (eating wisely, moving comfortably and being socially active).

Previous recipients are the Verona Lions Club (2013), Joe Ryan and Brenden Hicks of Accessible Living (2014), Doug Lovegrove of Verona (2015), the Bellrock Community Hall Association (2016), John Weatherall (2017) and New Leaf Link (2018).

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Remembrance Day observances a little different in Northbrook

by Craig Bakay

From left: Meritta Parks, Verna Andrews, Lion Red Emond and Rose Merkler at the Land O’Lakes Lions Hall in Northbrook Sunday nigh

“F

or 34 years, the Legion was responsible for ceremonies on Nov. 11,” Land O’Lakes Lions Past President and Zone Chair Red Emond said Sunday night in Northbrook. “This year, we’re just assisting them.”

The Northbrook observances were a little different than what one normally expects. First of all, it was held on the night of Nov. 10. Yes, there was the traditional moment of silence, laying of wreaths, playing of The Last Post and Reveille as well as a reading of In Flanders Fields, but a couple of other things set these ceremonies apart.

What made this remembrance unique were the memories of three women, two who spent the Second World War in Kaladar and Flinton, and one who was in the thick of it in Yugoslavia and Austria.

Rose Merkler has lived in Canada for 60 years, in Toronto, Skoottamatta Lake and now Northbrook.

But when she was eight years old, she was in Yugoslavia, of German descent.

(Rose’s older sister, Mitzi Mangold, was scheduled to be there as well but was unable to attend).

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In 1941, Rose’s family lived in Zemun, which is now a suburb of Belgrade. Her family had been in the area for 600 years, however they still spoke German. It was at that time the Germans invaded and took over the area.

While her family wasn’t a target of the Germans, many families, particularly Jewish and Romani, were.

“I remember the concentration camp (Sajmiste) and the trucks taking people over the river,” she said. “They never returned.”

In 1944, the Russians came and took over.

“The Russian were taking revenge on all Germans,” she said. “My grandfather had an oil factory and my mother’s sister had gotten engaged to an Austrian.

“My father said we had to get out.”

She remembers a neighbour who decided to stay.

“The Russians came and killed him shortly after we left.”

Once in Wels, Austria, they thought they’d be OK but things changed quickly.

“In 1944, when we got there, Austria was still under Hilter, but soon the Russians came there too,” she said.

“The Russians were like animals,” she said. “I remember one woman standing on a bridge, who cheered and put flowers on the Russian vehicles saying ‘our saviours.’

“That night, eight Russians raped her.

“I’ll never forget the screams. They (the Russians) came in, took whatever they wanted.

“There was no food.”

She said she moved to Canada when she could because “Canada is known as the peacemakers of the world.

“The horror in the world doesn’t seem to stop and it was horror. You were not safe to go anywhere but here you are safe.

“It’s great to be in Canada.”

One-hundred-and-one-year-old Meritta Parks also has memories of the War Years, albeit not as horrendous as the ones Merkler carries.

Still, they were trying times.

“In 1939, food was rationed,” Parks, who was originally from Flinton but living in Kaladar at the time. “You got so much butter, so much sugar for each child.

“If you had a big family, you got more.”

Parks shared a story of coupon booklets and rationing.

“You had a coupon booklet and I never used my butter coupons,” she said. “We

had a cow and made our own butter.

“The storekeeper in Kaladar (Arnold York) asked if he could have my butter coupons.

“I bootlegged butter.”

Parks’ younger sister, Verna Andrews remembers things a bit differently.

“Before the war, nobody had money,” she said. “When I first started school, I thought we were hard up but there were kids at school who only had a single slice of bread for there lunch and maybe they had a pair of rubber boots if they were lucky.

“I had clothes because of hand-medowns but I remember my mother made our underclothes from flour bags — and sometimes, the flour wasn’t all gone.”

She remembers when the war ended quite vividly.

“In 1945, we had a big party in Northbrook,” she said. “Everybody was dancing in on the street, and it wasn’t paved at that time.

“We had a big square dance on the gravel road.”

Sharbot Lake Church service

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egion comrades Vern and June Crawford are seen at Sharbot Lake United Church's Remembrance Sunday (Nov. 10) at which St. Andrews Anglican participated in and attended. Mayor Frances Smith of St. Andrews Anglican Church also took part, along with many others. Sharbot Lake United Church was pleased to host this union community church service of remembrance that also featured refresh-

ments after church. Bill and Jeanette Avery of Sharbot Lake United represented the "modern day" warriors who are picking up on ideas of peace and service that our veterans promoted by giving a talk on Guatemala Stove Project - a charitable organization. They will be going to Guatemala to help build stoves, to promote peace, and to be of service. The whole service was a real tribute to God.

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Arden rink restoration update A s 2019 draws to a close, the Kennebec Recreation Committee though that this would be the appropriate time to give all of Arden and update on the fundraising for the Arden Rink Rebuild.

As most of you are aware, the first fundraising event of the year took place February 2019, at the outdoor rink. Cory Lynn and Cody Matson approached their aunt and uncle with this ridiculous idea of inviting folks to an All-Night Skate-AThon. Through the magic of social media and word of mouth, dozens of people showed up to skate and join into the spur of the moment Silent Auction. When the 24+ hour ended, and the cash was counted the money collected totalled $3182.

This fabulous start fired up the Committee, and future events were planned for

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the year.

The Summer Trivia night brought in another $1124.00, and by now there were other donations, from private citizens totalling $906.65 plus a generous donation by the Arden Seniors for $500.

Not wanting to lose the momentum, plans for the Recreation Committee’s Annual Italian Night took wings. When all was said and done the Italian Night raised an additional $2535, and donations continued with the addition of $140.00 from the Family Fun Day event and individual donations totaling $3100.

In order to begin the rebuild, it was determined that the initial amount needed was approximately $17,000. To help you with the math, our total came in, slightly under, at $11,500. Unfortunately, the

funds needed for the entire project will exceed $30,000.

So, how does the Township of Central Frontenac fit in. In a perfect world, it would step up and do the rebuild, but this is not a perfect world, so other action is required to provide a great place for youth and their families to spend winter months. A grant through Hydro was been applied for and some funding has been asked of the township.

The one thing that everyone must understand, is the funds necessary and the work to be done, is not determined by the recreation committee or any of its members. The grant requested was done on behalf of the committee but by the township, as will the companies that will eventually do the work required. The

contract will be determined by a township tender just like all other township contracts Will there be another Skate-a-thon in 2020? That has not been determined as yet, but plans are already being made for new fundraising events next year. If you have any ideas regarding fundraising, let us know or just join in, we’d be delighted!! Please remember, if you would like to donate to this worthy cause a cheque or cash, designated for the rink repair, can be made to the Township Office or to any member of the Committee. With every donation a tax receipt will be issued, upon request.

Stay tuned and look forward to 2020 as much as we do. Happy winter everyone.

Strong turnout in Verona leads to plan for next year T

he future of Remembrance Day services at the McMullen Park Cenotaph in Verona appears set as more than 100 people gathered on Remembrance Day to honour the fallen.

At the luncheon in the Verona Free Methodist Church following the ceremonies, one of the organizers, Linda Bates, announced that they plan to keep up the

tradition next year, although they may change the starting time to 11 a.m. from 10:45 a.m. to better accommodate students from Prince Charles Public School.

“We think it’s more important to have the students here than to observe the moment of silence right at 11 a.m.,” Bates said. “It’s important students know and understand why we do this.”

There was a strong contingent of students and staff from PCPS at this year’s ceremony, both in terms of actual numbers and active participation.

Kate Walker and Madison Brushette read In Flanders Fields and Willa Morton gave the reply. Brent Orser and Emily Casement laid a wreath for the school.

by Craig Bakay

The school has a history of Remembrance Day ceremonies. For several years, Verona remembrances were held in the school gym before a group of volunteers and the Verona Community Association brought the service back to the Cenotaph in 2016.

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verona Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com • Portland Community Church is holding a concert on Friday, November 15 at 7pm.

This concert features entertainers RMF Ruth, Mark and Sharon plus the talents of Linda King and the Warrens. Free will offering.

• The Harrowsmith FM Church Annual Christmas in the Village Craft Fair is on Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 2pm. 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.

• BellRock 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. Admission is by freewill offering and/or food bank

OBITUARY MAcrimmon, Norman Norman MacCrimmon of Mountain Grove, passed away peacefully at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Monday, November 11, 2019. Norman is now reunited with his loving late wife Betty. Loving father of Bob (Linda) Gooding, Don (Bette) Gooding, Dave Gooding, Marg Osborn, Eleanor (John) Nowell, Nancy (Chris) Marshall. Predeceased by son Michael Gooding and daughter-in-law Bonnie Gooding.

Grandpa will always be cherished by Grandchildren Rob, Laurie, Angela, Shelley, Cindy, Dawn, Cathie, Stephen, Candi, Paul, Michelle, Brendan, Crystal, Lindsay, Beth, Michelle, James, Nathan and their spouses/partners, many great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren. Pre-deceased by his parents Duncan & Hazel MacCrimmon, sisters Jean Freeman, Lillian Clark and brother Ross MacCrimmon. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Friday from 7-9pm and Saturday from 11am-1pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1pm.

Interment at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

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• Bishop Cliff Fletcher and his wife, Karlene, will be providing music and a talk at the Coffee House, Verona Free Methodist Church on Sunday November 17 at 10am. This is an informal gathering with a Fellowship meal to follow.

• The South Frontenac Museum in Hartington is having a coffee hour of discussion about Frontenac County's role in WW1, given by our WW1 archivist, Doug Lovegrove. Monday, November 18 at 1:00pm. Admission is by donation.

• Rev. Oscar Simpson’s Upcoming Country Church 2019 presents “Christmas Homecoming” at the Verona Pentecostal Church on Friday, November 22, 7pm. Special Guests: Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg And Old Hims.

Free will offering with refreshments to follow.

Information 613-374-2178.

• The Verona Lions are hosting breakfast on Saturday, November 23 from 8:30am to 11am. Enjoy scrambled eggs, home fries, beans, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee or tea. Adults $8, children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free. Mclions by order, as well.

• • Friends of the Napanee River host, Brad McNevin (CAO) and John Wise (Board

OBITUARY Melcher, Kerrison Mary July 18, 1985 - November 6, 2019.

At the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth Ontario, with great determination and courage. Daughter of Lesley (Surgenor) and Paul Melcher, sister to Kevin (Beverly Attfield), granddaughter of G. William Melcher and the late Mary Geraldine (MacDonald), the late Dora (Kerrison) and the late Ronald James Surgenor. Sadly missed by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A dear friend to many. An avid reader and writer. Kerrison graduated from Ottawa U. and Algonquin College with degrees in Journalism and worked on newspapers from across Canada. She enjoyed numerous crafts (always with someone in mind), giving our dogs love & treats, swimming, shopping with her mom and experimenting with her family’s cuisine.

Thank you for the kindness shown by those who treated and cared for Kerrison in Sharbot Lake, Ottawa and Perth; helping her mom keep her at home until a few days before her death. Cremation has occurred. A celebration of Kerrison’s life will occur on Sunday, December 1st 11am, at Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso Hall) 1107 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake followed by a light lunch. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kerrison to your branch of the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Kerrison’s family.

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• Tickets are now on sale at the Legion Branch for the Annual Hunters Ball, in Arden, Saturday November 16, 8pm to 1am.

Music is by DJ Backroads Country and your $12.00 ticket includes the dance, a midnight snack and a raffle prize.

• RFCS teams up with the OPP SALT program for this month’s Lasagna dinner.

The hot lunch will start at the usual time of 12:30pm. The Paramedics will also be there for their wellness checks.

• Hope you’ve seen the progress of the new footbridge near the United Church in Arden. This will tie our little community closer together now that the Recreation Park can be accessed from Elm Tree Road. Great work!

• Please, who ever you are, stop putting

In Memoriam Orlene Grant In Loving Memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away November 20, 2010.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by, we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place.

Forever in our hearts, sadly missed by her husband Eythel and her children Curtis (Loretta) Grant, Shawna (Jim) Brooks, Charlene (Mike) Cripps, Carmel (Brent) Lessard and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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• On Saturday, November 23, 5pm to 8pm, join Kori at the Community Centre for her Caulk Couture workshop. Bring your own items to work on or pick from something Kori can supply. The cost is $30.00 pp for the workshop. For more information please email Kori at angel_for_the_weekend@hotmail.com.

• Circle Square Ranch will be holding their Community Christmas Dinner, Thursday November 28 at 6pm at the Ranch.

Turkey is on the menu, and if you plan to attend, please get in touch with the Ranch at 335-5403 or e mail arden@csranch.ca.

A free will donation is appreciated.

• Arden’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held Saturday November 30, at 7pm, across from the Mill Pond. Join in to welcome Christmas to the Hamlet. Sing a few carols, enjoy homemade cookies and Hot Chocolate and just enjoy the festivities. See you there.

• Legion members, please remember Early Bird ends November 30. Renew your membership and get a discount.

Cloyne-Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • It is with profound sadness that Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church announces the passing of their minster, D'thea, and her spouse, Maureen on Nov 10 as a result of a traffic accident. Further arrangements have yet to be finalized.

• The Land O' Lakes Garden Club will be holding their AGM on Thursday evening, • November 14, 2019 beginning at 5:00pm 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 10:00am until 2:00pm. The Cloyne & District Historical Society will have a display at this event for the book lovers on your Christmas list.

• If you are curious about your ancestors who served in WWl, join the Historical Society as they travel to The South Frontenac Museum to view the records and displays with Doug Lovegrove on Monday, November 18, 2019. Call Carolyn at 613 3366858 for a ride. Those attending will meet at the Barrie Hall at 12:00 noon. You shall be home by dark.

• Compassionate Care is hosting a Grief Support Group Drop In at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in the Rose Activity Room on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, and Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. For more information, call 613473-1880 or email bereavement@heartofhastinghospice.ca • Exciting news from Land O’Lakes Community Services; Community Bus Transportation! The Community Bus Service will be starting up in our area to help transport residents to larger shopping centres.

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On November 20, 2019 North Frontenac Township together with KFL&A Public Health will be hosting a Radon Information Session starting at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 6648 Road 506.

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

November 14, 2019 Continued from page 1 Little Theatre, they need to recover costs that are related to the use of schools such as Granite Ridge when the school would not otherwise be open.

“We informed the Little Theatre in the spring of this year, that we will have to recover costs associated with their use of Granite Ridge. They are still subsidised, but with changes in the funding of our board in recent years, we can no longer cover the janitorial service costs when the school would otherwise be closed,” Douglas said, in a telephone interview on Monday from the board office in Kingston.

Because the Little Theatre rehearses in the school twice a week for six weeks before a production, and then uses up to four rooms during the run of the plays themselves, the fee of $88 per week during rehearsal periods and about $100 per night during the run of the play, will add as much as $1,200 to the cost of putting on the upcoming production

THE FRONTENAC NEWS of A Christmas Story next month.

“This show was already an expensive one for us to put on because of the cost of royalties and scripts, etc. and adding $1,200 makes it hard for us to break even,” Giroux told the News.

“We’d like you to ask the LDSB to reconsider and exempt us from fees as this was the original agreement,” Brian Robertson told Central Frontenac Council.

Robertson suggested that the NFLT might be added to the township roster of organisations under the Recreation Committee banner but Smith said that the badminton club and the Winter Festival Talent Show are already under the rec committee heading and are “subject to the same fees so that doesn’t get you anywhere.”

Council did seem amenable to suggestions that the theatre group take up semipermanent residency at Oso Hall, as long as it remembers that the hall is also used for a variety of other things such as court, council meetings, weddings, dances and meetings.

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Cloyne Pioneer Museum Seeks New Curator

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The Curator liaises between the volunteer Board of Directors, students, membership and visitors. Exhibit maintenance, receiving photos, documents and articles for display as well as archiving are part of the Curator’s duties.

The Museum is open mid-June until Labour Day. Students are employed throughout the summer to ensure the Museum is well staffed to receive visitors.

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Robertson said there really isn’t anything comparable to the GREC stage in the area but the Oso Hall could easily be made to work.

“We would bring some things to the table,” Robertson said. “The lights at GREC are

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“We need to do some work on the ceiling here (in Oso Hall),” said Smith. “So when the ceiling comes down, the lights could go up.”

AH had a lot to do with landing bus service grant

by Craig Bakay ne aspect of last week’s story on the new bus service from Land O’Lakes Community Services is the role the Township played, said community bus coordinator Katie Turl. “LOLCS approached Addington Highlands and the Township approached MTO and put in some money. “(CAO/Clerk-Treasurer) Christine Reed put it all together.”

“We applied for the grant because only certain organizations are eligible to apply,” Reed said. “It seems like a long time ago, there was a Liberal government when we made the application.”

Reed said the Township pledged $2,000 annually for five years originally (now down to four years) in order to sweeten the application.

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Columns - continued from page 8 It could be for your monthly grocery needs, shopping at a mall, stopping for some lunch or just to get out and not have to worry about driving! The cost is $20.00 per trip with the first trip on Thursday, November 28, 2019 with the destination of Belleville. Participants will go to the Quinte Mall, Walmart Superstore, and Giant Tiger. The pick-up route is Denbigh, Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton, and Kaladar. To reserve your seat, please call Katie Turl, the Community Bus Coordinator at 613-849-8804 or email her at lolcsbus@ gmail.com, or the LOLCS office at 613-3368934.

• On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Community Bus will be going to Renfrew dropping in on Walmart Supercentre, Canadian Tire, Flamingo Restaurant, No Frills, Giant Tiger, and Dollarama. Pick up route includes

“These applications are looked upon more favourably if there’s local support,” Reed said. “It’s not a large financial contribution from us but we are partnering with MTO, who put in $265,505 in provincial funds.”

Reed said the community bus program is scheduled to continue until 2023, at which time it will be re-evaluated based on usage.

“The more it’s used, the greater the chance it will be sustained beyond the funding period,” she said.

Initially, LOLCS will be operating trips to Belleville (Nov. 28). Renfrew (Dec. 5) and Kingston (Dec. 19). These are designed as Christmas shopping excursions but once riders are at the destination, they’re free to do what they want (ie. medical appointments, socializing, etc).

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• On Monday, December 2, 2019, the community is invited to join in at a Christmas Lunch prepared by Pat Cuddy in the Harlowe Hall at 11.30am (for noon). Call Carol Lessard at 613 336-2570 to reserve your tickets.

• The Land O’Lakes Lions are calling out to all businesses, service clubs, and community organizations to join this year’s Santa Claus Parade taking part on Saturday, December 7, 2019 beginning at 10:00am. 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. There will be hot chocolate and doughnuts at the Hall after the parade. And guess who will be there!

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.

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.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Sandra Lessard, Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0 613-479-2231

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NORTHBROOK - LIONS CHRISTMAS CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Includes a display from the Cloyne and District historical Society 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 Thursday November 14 CLOYNE - LAND O’LAKES GARDEN CLUB terrific food and meet new people.

AGM 5pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. All SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BREAKFAST 8am-11am.

Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). All you can eat. welcome.

NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Adults $*, uncer 12, $4, under 6 - free. In support of Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors Salvation Army Christmas baskets. open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available.

Sunday November 17 Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

HARROWSMITH - TURKEY DINNER 4:30pm-6pm.

Golden Links Hall. Cost $15. For more information, Friday November 15 HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe call 613-372-2410.

Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, SNOW ROAD STATION - O.F.S.C. SNOWMOBILE DRIVER TRAINING COURSE 8:30am-4pm. Snow players, dancers, listeners and newcomers.

HARTINGTON - CONCERT 7pm. Portland Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Registration 8:30 Community Church. Featuring R.M.S (Ruth, Mark AM. Course 9 AM to 4 PM. Last day of registration and Sharon) and Linda King and the Warrens. Free November 6. MTO Certified Driver Trainer. Info Guy will offering, light refreshments. Fundraiser for church Macleod 613-279-1001 VERONA - MUSIC AND TALK 10am. Verona Free renovations.

INVERARY - COMMUNITY YOUTH DANCE 7pm- Methodist Church. Bishop Cliff Fletcher and his wife, Karlene, will be providing music and a talk at the 10pm. Storrington Lions Hall.

Coffee House. This is an informal gathering with a Saturday November 16 ARDEN - ANNUAL HUNTERS BALL 8pm. Arden Fellowship meal to follow.

Monday November 18 Legion. Music is by DJ Backroads Country and your $12 ticket includes the dance, a midnight snack and ARDEN - RFCS DINERS AND SALT 12:30pm.

Kennebec Hall. Featuring lasagna, salad, garlic a raffle prize.

BATTERSEA - PUMPKIN PIE COFFEE HOUSE bread, dessert of banana squares and beverages. A PRESENTS FEELS LIKE FAMILY RADIO HOUR presentation by the OPP SALT program on scams 7:30pm. Battersea United Church. A variety show, a and fraud against seniors will follow. If you wish live action radio play, and a loving tribute to some to attend, please get in touch with me or RFCS to of this century’s finest county/folk personas, featuring reserve your attendance. Your notification to attend iconic songs from the 1960s and 70s. Tickets: $15. should be received previous to Friday November 15. .

Info call 353-2889 or 353-2904.

BELLROCK - EVENING OF MUSICAL HARROWSMITH - COFFEE HOUR 1pm. South ENTERTAINMENT 7pm. Bellrock Hall. Featuring Frontenac Museum. An opportunity to discover the Toute Ensemble, Ian McKay, Merrilyn Barber, and role of Frontenac’s armed forces during the World Limestone Ringers. Free will donation and/or food War I years. With Doug Lovegrove. bank donation. Fundraiser for the hall.

Tuesday November 19 HARROWSMITH - VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR 9am- NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm.

2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. 45+ Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land crafters and artisans creations for sale, Chili Cafe O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every Plus with seating, Village Bake shop, Free Kids Craft fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, Corner and Door Prizes every hour. All proceeds to sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Community Care Program.

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INVERARY - TEA & SALE! 10am-2pm. Inverary NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am.

United Church. Donations of gently used items Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions suitable for Christmas gifts are welcome, as are Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at donations of crafts, cookies and baked goods. Come 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner browse the crafts, timeless treasures, as well as served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, baked goods and the cookie walk. Tea and light visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info,

contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.

SHARBOT LAKE - TELLING YOUR STORY SHOWCASE: WRITINGS FROM THE SENIORS’ WRITING WORKSHOP 2pm. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Readings will be given by participants from the five-week memoir-writing workshop led by awardwinning author Jean Rae Baxter this October in Sharbot Lake. Readings will be given by participants from the five-week memoir-writing workshop led by award-winning author Jean Rae Baxter this October in Sharbot Lake

Wednesday November 20

HARROWSMITH - S&A CLUB ELECTIONS 6:30pm.

Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Elections of Executive and Directors. All are welcome to attend.

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall.

Celebrating everyone with a birthday this month.

Potluck and Live Music. Info - Marily 613-479-2855 SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. $1000 jackpot, plus lots of amazing raffle items. Door open at 5pm. Canteen available.

Bingo starts at 7pm

Thursday November 21

HARROWSMITH - NEW LEAF LINK OPEN HOUSE 11am-2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

Dancing with Deb, refreshments and displays.

Celebrating our United Way Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Management Program. All welcome 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.

Fri Nov 22 – Sun Nov 24

GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES 6:30pm-3pm. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. Fri. Nov. 22 6:30-8:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 23-24 1:00-3:00pm.

View over 250 nativity scenes from all over the world. Children can make a free nativity scene.

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night, garbage, excrement and often defiance and rudeness. “I can’t rent one of my cottages because of the noise and lights all night, so it’s available to any member of Council who’d like a free weekend next summer on Devil Lake, just to see what we’re talking about” offered Roger Brice.

Roger Jones said he has watched a steady decline in fish in recent years. They cited similar problems in Port Hope, Peterborough, and Westport.

Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Works, said there was Want a second opinion? a plan to add more ‘No Parking’ signs to the area, and afWe can help you with investments, ter some discussion, Mayor business succession and retirement plans. Vandewal indicated that CounIf you own or manage a business cil would reach out to the Minor are preparing for retirement, istry of Natural Resources and please contact us to learn more. the OPP to see how enforceMurphy, Matt, Jamie and Deb ment of trespassing and overJamie Thomas, CFP, PFP, F.I.C.B. fishing could be increased, Senior Financial Planner Assante Financial Management Ltd. particularly at night.

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HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall.

Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 MOCCASIN MAKING WORKSHOP 10am.

Located Plenty Canada’s office in Lanark County, participants will get the chance to make your own pair of moccasins, led by Cree artist and language speaker, Jessie Ann Sarazin. They will also have the opportunity to have an Algonquin language lesson from Barry Sarazin with the use of his Algonquin language booklet! For more information, contact Plenty Canada through their website PARHAM - ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER 5pm-7pm.

Parham United Church. $15 for adults, $6 for ages 6 to 12 and family rate of $30.

PERTH ROAD - PERTH ROAD CRAFTER’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE AND BAKE SALE 9am-2pm. Harris Park. Bake table, craft tables, penny auction and lunch will be available.

VERONA - VERONA LIONS BREAKFAST 8:30am11am. Verona Lions Hall. Enjoy scrambled eggs, home fries, beans, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee or tea. Adults $8, children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free.

Mclions by order, as well.

Sunday November 24

BATTERSEA - CHRIS MURPHY CONCERT 7pm.

Battersea United Church. Free will offering GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477 SYDENHAM - CROONERS AT THE LEGION 7pm.

Sydenham Legion. Crooners Rick Kish & Connor Boa, those fabulous Croonettes and a 3 piece band for a cool evening of lots of surprises, great stories and swingin’ tunes. For tickets call: (613) 376-6808 and leave a message with your name, number of tickets and a call back number. Doors Open at: 6:30 - Join us for some Christmas Cheer!! Concert Starts at: 7:30. $25

Tuesday November 26

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm.

ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+.

Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 SHARBOT LAKE - QUIZ NIGHT 7pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Fee is $2, which goes to a community Saturday November 23 ARDEN - CAULK COUTURE 5pm-8pm. Kennebec project. Prize is bragging rights only.

Thursday November 28 Hall. Join Kori at the Community Centre for her Caulk Couture workshop. Bring your own items to work on ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER or pick from something Kori can supply. The cost 6pm. Circle Square Ranch. Turkey Dinner. All is $30 pp for the workshop. For more information welcome, by donation to benefit camper scolarship please email Kori at angel_for_the_weekend@ program. rsvp 613-335-5403 SNOW ROAD STATION - TURPIN'S hotmail.com.

BATTERSEA - BAKED HAM SUPPER 5:30pm- TRAIL 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. For tickets call 6:30pm. Battersea United Church. Cost is $15 per Don or Joelle at 613-278-0958. $10 in advance, $12 adult, $8 for children 12 and under. Includes dinner at the door. Refreshments and homemade dessert table. Call Roberta to reserve your spot at 613-353-2846.

VERONA - COUNTRY CHURCH CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING 7pm. Verona Pentecostal Assembly.

Reverend Oscar Simpson Presents, with special guests - Chris Murphy, Jon McLurg, Old Hims. Free will offering, refreshments to follow. Info 613-3742178

South Frontenac Committee of the Whole Problems at Devil Lake Culvert Several local residents spoke of the continuing problem with nighttime commercial fishing at the culvert on Perth Road a couple of kilometres north of the Devil Lake boat launch site. They listed trespassing, dangerous and illegal roadside parking, large quantities of fish being taken, sometimes out of season, lights and noise all

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agency and its roles.

The CRCA is responsible for management of 11 watersheds over 11 municipalities, an area stretching along the St Lawrence from Napanee to Brockville, and north through much of South Frontenac.

The agency protects drinking water sources, manages flooding and erosion hazards, provides education and outdoor recreation areas for all ages, and has planted over 1.5 million trees over the past ten years. It’s a reliable source of information and technical advice.

In the face of two Provincial government directives in late August, which forbade any increases to fees or levies “while legislation and regulations are put in place, unless they are supported by your partner municipalities for 2020 and beyond,” the CRCA has been forced to make some major adjustments. They have cut back on programs (eg, they will no longer rent canoes and kayaks at the Outer Division Street property), reduced staff by five, and hope to soon move their headquarter offices to leased space at Fairmount, Frontenac County. It is anticipated that sharing some office resources would pro-

vide savings for both agencies.

The current draft budget would result in 0.9% increase in the levy for South Frontenac, or $1.215.35 over last year, for a total of $144,823.

RFP for Garbage and Recycling Mark Segsworth said the initial RFP for collection of household garbage and recycling was issued in 2010, and has been renewed since then, pending anticipated provincial changes in how the Blue Box would be funded. However “based on recent provincial announcements about the timelines of that rollout, staff feels the Township can move ahead with a new tender now.”

The last renewal of the current contract will end on August 31, so Segsworth is bringing proposed changes and additions to specifications for discussion by the Committee of the Whole. These include: pickup for the whole township, except for what is collected by township staff; four day a week pickup, with same day garbage and recycling for all; payment to be based on number of households, rather than weight; a five-year contract plus a

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Flinton’s URCA Housing – Past, Present and Future On May 28, 2019 URCA Housing Corp marked the 25th anniversary of the first tenants moving into our 16 not for profit housing units. Eight families and six senior tenants moved into our row housing units. Four weeks later the last two seniors’ units were occupied. Members of the community had watched the construction of these homes over the previous year. Some community members may even have remembered the knock on their door from a volunteer six or seven years earlier. These volunteers blanketed the community conducting a survey to help establish a need for non-profit housing in Flinton and to receive individual opinions about the proposed housing units.

Although move in day was in the spring of 1994, it was in the winter of 1987 that the project began. A core group of commu-

nity volunteers worked diligently to plan the project for Flinton. The planning was based on the perceived need, the survey results and the varied opinions of the community members. The harder job for them was in bringing the project to fruition.

Meeting after meeting to arrange and attend; paperwork to end all paperwork to complete; steps forward and setbacks over the period from 1987 to 1994 finally resulted in the completion of the dream for an affordable living alternative for seniors and families in Flinton and area.

Step forward to 2019. One of the original volunteers and a couple who have been involved for upwards of 15 years make up the Board of Directors which is responsible for the administration, staffing and planning for organization. Funding for URCA comes from the Prince Edward Lennox

Addington Social Services division of the County and from rent charged to the tenants. Some of the Board volunteers are now looking forward to a well-deserved retirement from their positons with URCA. As a result URCA Housing is actively involved in trying to recruit new Board members so that the organization can continue on as a community based not for profit housing provider. Without a community based board the administration and planning will fall to the County office in Napanee.

On November 20 at 7:00 pm URCA Housing will be hosting a Community meeting to celebrate our anniversary and our 25 years of accomplishments in Flinton. The meeting will be held at Through The Roof Church. There will also be a discussion around the future of URCA Housing. The most significant topic of discussion will be

the recruitment of Board members to pick up the reins of the organization to carry us forward.

All interested Community members are welcome. Come out and be part of URCA’s next 25 years. Refreshments will be provided.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices

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.

VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER RECRUITS GRADUATE

SANTA CLAUSE PARADES The Sydenham Santa Claus parade is November 30, 2019. The parade begins at 10 am and leaves from the Sydenham Fire Hall. Anyone wishing to be in the parade please be at the Sydenham Fire Hall by 9:30 am located at 4233 Stage Coach Rd, Sydenham.

The Harrowsmith Santa Clause Parade is December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am and begins at Centennial Park and ends at Harrowsmith Public School. For information, call Don or Pam for float entry and parade route. Don (613-376-6952) or Pam (613-929-7003)

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South Frontenac Fire & Rescue is proud to announce the 2019 Class of Volunteer Fire Fighter Recruits has graduated.

These amazing men and women are now able to respond to fires and help keep South Frontenac safe. Please join us in congratulating them!

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 • Committee of Adjustment – November 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Recreation Leisure & Facilities Committee Meeting – November 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – November 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Police Services Board Meeting – November 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

Invite a friend and come out to Frontenac Community Arena for a leisurely skate

Public Skating

• CSA approved helmet with screen recommended

Parent & Preschool Skating Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. $2.50 per person

• CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended • For both parent/guardian and child. Child must

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT 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.

BRADSHAW WASTE SITE & SALEM WASTE SITE

WINTER CLOSURE 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

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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

JANUARY 1, - APRIL 30, 2020

Sundays, 1 to 2:20 p.m. $2.50 per person

• Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Township of South Frontenac has evolved the Recreation Committee Structure to focus on key functions that require greater engagement with the local and broader community. Two new Committees, made up of Community Volunteers and Township Councillors, have been formed to support the recreation and leisure needs of residents.

Information about these new committees and how you can get involved to shape recreation and leisure in South Frontenac can be found at southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/south-frontenac-recreation-committee.

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Fines will be enforced

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Public Administration from Queen’s University. Additionally, Ms. Carter actively contributes to local organizations and is a strong advocate of community relationships. She currently sits on the Board of Kingston Literacy & Skills and is a member of the Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club, where she was recently awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Laura has also served on the Board of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation.

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he students of North Addington Education Centre suited up on October 31st in their Campbell’s Soup Costumes, to collect items for the food bank.

About ten secondary students were spread out between Flinton, Northbrook, and Cloyne to collect nonperishable food items, instead of tricking or treating for candy. The students are not strangers to supporting the community who supports them.

This is the ninth year for the very successful event.

We visited as many households as possible, but we know that some houses were missed- especially those on back roads, and in Northbrook. The wet weather

slowed us down. If you have food that you would like for us to pick up, please call Candice Bovard throughout

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two-year renewal option; no more private lane collection; collection on both sides of road; recyclables in recycle bins only.

Councillor Sutherland addressed the concern that putting the whole township out as a unit might be more likely to attract an outside provider from a big company. Segsworth replied that the sprawling, rural nature of South Frontenac was unlikely to attract outsiders, who are looking for the best return on their time. Mayor Vandewal added that a local contractor would have the advantage of knowing the area and its requirements better than anyone else. The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Sutherland, all expressed concern about ending private lane pickup.

When asked for his opinion, the current contractor Snider said he recommended the township be divided into three pickup areas, rather than four, in order to provide enough work hours for the contractor’s employees.

Segsworth thanked Council for its comments, and said he would return in the New Year with an outline of various RFP options.

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The cool air, crisp snow and blowing winds added an extra element to the solemn ceremony at the Cenotaph in Sydenham this year.

PhotoWilma Kenny

rived in Northbrook in September of 2015, she had been in ministry for three years. At that time the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel congregation was in flux. Three congregations were in the midst of merging one and three historic United church buildings (Harlowe, Cloyne, and Riverside in Flinton) had been sold.

But they had a brand-new church, a converted house in Addington Rd. 2, just north of the Village of Northbrook, a location that is pretty close to equidistant from the three churches that it has replaced.

Eight months later, in May of 2016, Reverend Webster presided over the covenanting ceremony for the new church.

Teri Woods is a member of the Land

the week at 613-336-8991.

Items can also be dropped off at North Addington, in the main office.

O’Lakes Lions Club, a member of the LOLE congregation and hair stylist. She met D’Thea and Maureen soon after they arrived in Northbrook.

“The first time Maureen came into get her hair cut she said she wanted pink hair, she didn’t want to look old, or feel old. She was a firecracker, the sassiest 81 year old I knew. D’Thea was my voice of reason.

She helped me to find a place of peace.

They really complemented each other. As sad as it is, at least they went together,” she said when contacted on Tuesday.

Bev Scott said that D’Thea Webster was on a five month medical leave at the time of the accident, and that she underwent surgery a few weeks ago. Funeral arrangements for two women will be announced in the coming days.