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Confirmed COVID-19 case causes temporary closure of Lakelands Family Health Team in Northbrook

by Jeff Green n Tuesday afternoon, the COVID-19 pandemic hit home on the Highway 41 corridor. On their Facebook feed, the Lakelands Family Health Team posted the following: “Our clinic has been closed indefinitely due to a single positive COVID-19 test. Despite our safety precautions we have one positive. Please take social distancing seriously!” Later on Tuesday, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFLA), said that the case has been fully investigated by KFLA Public Health as part of their COVID-19 containment efforts. “We have investigated and have contacted every individual who may have been exposed to the clinic patient who tested positive.” To reassure the local community, he then said “if you have not been contacted, you have not been exposed.” Moore confirmed that the clinic is closed because members of the clinics staff have been exposed and are in self isolation. “The clinic staff will be available by phone while it is closed. Patients will continue to be served, but not physically at the clinic,” he said. He also said that after a thorough investigation, KFLA Public Health has concluded that Tobia Pharmacy, which is in the same building as the Family Health Team but with a separate entrance, has not been exposed to the virus and can remain open to serve the local community. A few days before this case came to light, the pharmacy had already instituted a strict protocol. The premises are not open to the public at all, only by phone, and prescriptions and other medicines and products are then available at an impromptu drive-through door at the side of the building. Dr. Moore said that KFLA Public Health has conducted 492 tests for the virus, and 12 people have tested positive. Of those,

11 are recovering at home and only 1 has been hospitalised. Unlike Toronto and Ottawa, there have been no instances of community transmission of the virus as of yet in KFL&A. “We have tied every case so far to someone who has traveled,” he said. He is hoping that by following the directives about social distancing, our region will be spared the clustering of cases that has happened in other locations as the result of community spread. The instructions on the KFLA Public Health website, which have been in place for two weeks, urge everyone to “practice social distancing and regular infection prevention (e.g., wash your hands often, cough into your elbow, don't touch your face, stay home if you are sick, etc.) The site also says that anyone who has traveled outside of Canada in the last 14 days needs to enter self isolation for 14 days immediately after returning. “The vast majority of people have been doing the right things, but if there is any weak link in a chain the chain can break, so everyone has to do their part.” He also said that for the next two weeks, residents should not be travelling outside the region. “It is time to hunker down.” Seasonal residents who have decided to ‘hunker down’ at their cottages should be following the same practices as everyone else. “Anyone who thinks that because they have left the city, they are not longer at risk is wrong. We all need to do the same things,” he said. When asked if people coming to the region from Ottawa and Toronto should enter selfquarantine for 14 days, Moore said that is not called for at this time. Of the other 11 KFLA cases, most of them come from Kingston and Napanee, but there are cases from the rural areas as well. COVID-19 is here.

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ffective Friday March 20, 2020, a Total Burn Ban is in affect for all of Central Frontenac until further notice. The fire ban is in response to the COVID-19 crisis and will assist our Emergency Services in not exhausting our Fire Fighters and resources with keeping their safety and the safety of all residents at the forefront. The ban is to reduce the potential of a large grass or brush fire which may place properties at high risk of loss and be dangerous to firefighters and residents. A small grass fire can rapidly change to a major fire in a matter of seconds. We encourage all residents to comply with the fire ban and help keep our municipality safe”.

Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue would like to thank all residents for their anticipated co-operation and remind them that any person found conducting open air burning in contravention of the ban, is guilty of an offence and may be subject to service charges per the Open Air Burning By-law and/or charges in accordance with the Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention Act. Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue has and will continue to monitor the COVID-19 crisis. Residents are urged to visit the fire department website at http://www.centralfrontenac.com/BurnBan.html to view when the burn ban is lifted or call 613-279-2935 X441.

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Unusual beginning to North Frontenac Council meeting by Craig Bakay

ast Friday’s North Frontenac Township Council meeting began with a definite air of surrealism. Before entering the Council chambers, everyone, councillors and staff included, was led by firefighter Robert Rutherford, one at a time, to Geoff Culp and Marc Guilbault, who asked questions (have you been out of the country, have a sore throat, etc) and took people’s temperatures. (The reporter’s temp was 36.5 C.) Once screened, it was inside to a skeleton Council consisting of Mayor Ron Higgins, Coun. Fred Perry and Wayne Good. Coun. Fred Fowler arrived 20 minutes late to complete a quorum. Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin along with Coun. John Inglis and Vernon Hermer were advised not to attend due to underlying medical conditions. Friday was actually two meetings, the first of which was a public meeting to present the 2020 budget. “We have continued to maintain a great fiscal outlook for the Township with healthy reserves, fiscal management and priority setting based on our strategic plan,” Higgins said in his opening remarks. “I would like to thank Council and management for their continued commitment and management of our fiscal responsibility. That commitment and our healthy reserves has allowed us to keep our annual levy at, or close to, the annual consumer price index and avoids higher than necessary taxation. Doing so has not been easy based on the continued level of Provincial and Federal policies that at times puts a huge strain on how a municipality can respond and sustain our municipal responsibilities.” For the record, the 2020 budget is set at

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$6,197,558 to be raised in taxation or a 3.09 per cent increase over 2019’s $6,001,535. “This has gotten right out of hand,” said Herbert Kent, when the Mayor asked for comments from the public (Kent was the lone member of the public who attended). “Our businesses can’t handle it.” Once the budget was passed into law, the regular meeting continued. Higgins told Council that on March 17, he was part of a conference call with several other heads of council and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark. “The Minister told us that a bill has been passed that will allow us to hold electronic meetings,” Higgins said. “Everybody knows our bandwidth in NF isn’t that great.” “Another push for better internet,” said Perry. “How will the public be able to listen in?” said Fowler. Higgins said that all that would have to be determined. “We’ll have a meeting with staff after this meeting to discuss what we need to go about this,” Higgins said. “If we can’t get it done soon, we’ll probably have to cancel the April meeting.” CAO Cheryl Robson they did have funds to potentially upgrade the computer systems. “We’ll see what we need to buy.” One aspect of such a system would be that the public must be able to track it online and likely all votes would have to be recorded votes. Remuneration Council and committee members remu2-

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Heads of Council laying low, learning about e-meetings by Jeff Green he inexpensive web service Zoom, a popular video conferencing platform that can accommodate a large number of participants, has attained an unprecedented level of popularity during the current global pandemic. It might become a verb in the coming weeks. It also could become the hosting platform for council meetings in some local municipalities who are planning to hold meetings over the next month or more. “The Municipal Act is now allowing us to hold virtual meetings,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, “but then again we can also miss a meeting if we don’t have anything earth shattering to attend to.” Vandewal has been spending a lot more time at home these days, as the township office is down to a skeleton staff because many people are working from home, and with school out he is not driving bus. “I think everything is going as well as it can. The departments are still running, the road crews are doing some smaller projects,

the bills are being paid.” He added that it would be a good time to patch some major arterial roads in the township since there is so little commuter traffic these days. Central Frontenac Mayor, and Frontenac County Warden, Frances Smith said it has been the strangest period in her 30 plus year in municipal politics. “It’s weird staying home and not popping in to the office once or twice a day. There has been no shortage of emails, however,” she said. She said she has had a couple of calls complaining about people not adhering to social distancing and isolation and asking the township to intervene, and she told the callers that the municipality “doesn’t have the power to enforce anything, not now anyway.” She is concerned that there will be increased pressure on the North Frontenac Food Bank, which is based in Sharbot Lake, with the amount of layoffs that have taken place.

“I’ve been in touch with Kim Cucoch and she said they were doing ok for now. I know that Chief Doreen Davis brought them a $1,000 donation from the Shabot Obaadjiwan, which will help. There is also a group forming in Sharbot Lake that will be helping a lot of people out. “The biggest thing is for all of us to take precautions. You have to look at it as if you have it, and don’t want to infect anyone else.” North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins said his council cannot use a web-based service to meet virtually because of poor Internet service in much of the township, and they are looking at phone services. He is also hoping to do a Facebook town hall soon for people who are connected. Higgins said that the township staff have the day to day operations under control and he is maintaining his contacts in the community as best he can. He is active on social media, and has been posting information as it comes his way. Like other townships, North Frontenac has

extended deadlines for property taxes. “That shouldn’t have a great impact on us since most people pay on time anyway. If we need to dip into reserves we can, but I think the cash flow will be ok,” he said Reeve Henry Hogg in Addington Highlands was not able to attend the most recent council meeting because he was in quarantine after travelling to Chile and Argentina with his wife Louise. His quarantine ends on Thursday morning and he will be free to leave his house, although he knows he will find a township that is mostly shut down. “The staff are making it work for us, so I am not concerned about township operations,” he said. The reality of the pandemic hit home for him with the first local case and the shutdown of the family health team. “The virus is now in our community,” he said, “that changes things but not what we need to do, which is to take precautions. Still in terms of our practices in the face of the COVID – 19, we take out lead from the county.”

Got a full belly? Thank your local grocer by Jeff Green

he grocery business is tough in normal times, and these are not normal times. Stores are adept at tracking the sales of hundreds of product lines by the day, week, and month in order to stock what people are looking for most, or all of the time. Ten days ago, well ingrained shopping patterns were tossed out the window. At the same time, well established cleaning protocols were turned into what one grocer described to me as “OCD cleaning”, and that was before the social distancing regimes were even in the cards. Store owners and managers have been scrambling for product, teaching their staff and customers about brand new safety standards, dealing with unprecedented demand, and setting up new pickup and delivery services, all at the same time. Here is a rundown about what the stores are up to, from northwest to southeast this time. Northbrook Foodland The store’s hours have been reduced somewhat, but they are still pretty long, from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, and also from 7am-8am for seniors only. They are also offering both a delivery and pickup service from Monday to Friday, for people who can’t get out or have returned from travel. Cus-

tomers can call 613-336-2647 or email fld6740northbrook@ sobeys.com to place an order. Delivery orders sent in early in the day, will sometimes be delivered that afternoon, the next day at the latest. “We have an amazing amount of support from the local community, and so many offers of help,” Charlene Van Dusen said this week. “We have had to make changes to everything that we are doing, just about every day, and I’m sure there will be more to come as time goes on.” Her biggest concern at the moment is to ensure the safety of the store’s customers and staff. To do that, the floors in the store have had spots marked off where customers need to wait in order to keep everyone two metres apart at all times. North of 7 - Plevna Bill James of the North of 7 restaurant and grocery store said that all in all things have “gone pretty well” thus far. The store has been busy and he has been ordering extra food, and dealing with some shortages, “but all in all, we have been able to keep everyone supplied with what they need. The store remains open during its normal hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday, and 9am-5pm on Sunday. The extra cleaning and constant sanitizing has been a burden for staff. The restaurant, which was very busy through February this year because snowmobile traffic was up over

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pen reading the article on the back page of the Mar 19 edition about the Frontenac athletes returning very recently from Germany, and also upon realizing that your paper comes out of Sharbot Lake with a readership of 12,000 households , I was very surprised to see no mention in the article of the self imposed 14 day isolation that I hope to God all of these people are honouring . It would have been prudent to reassure this community that they are committed to helping each other in this way. I, for one, consider this oversight of great concern and wonder if it represents a lax attitude in the community about our shared responsibility during this dangerous time. Sharon Smith

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Just Call I received a note from a friend last week. In commenting on Covid-19 he said “The last time I was isolated was over 60 years ago when I spent an extended period in the thinking chair for trying to white-wash the family cat.” What a wonderful world we enjoy when someone’s last memory of isolation is sixty years old. And what a terrible shock to experience isolation to the extent

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that is expected of us now. But it doesn’t have to be as painful as the thinking chair. It doesn’t have to feel like ostracism. It doesn’t have to bring loneliness. Isolating yourself from Covid-19 does not really mean social distancing. That’s what social media are for. And those who don’t have a computer or a cell phone or a Facebook account, still have an old-fashioned telephone. Call them. Last week, I called a friend who was recovering from surgery. He seemed to appreciate the “How are you doing” call but, more, he was glad of a chance to speak with someone . . . anyone, even me. And, of course, I enjoyed speaking with him though I hadn’t done it for months. Since then, I’ve tried to make a couple of calls a day to people with whom I haven’t spoken for a while. Every call is appreciated and, not surprisingly, enjoyable. So, call a friend. If you think you don’t have any, call and find out. Or you may just luck onto someone who wants a call. Remember, for many of us, telemarketers are the only ones we hear from. Don’t save people from Covid-19 just to die of loneliness. “Call a friend” is more than a game show option. Bill Bowick

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he letter in last week's News, by Mr. Beckingham, is replete with many of the self serving myths which currently infuse extreme neoconservative approaches to economic policy and are fuelling the destruction of the planet, its living things and - people at an alarming rate. While governments, with some justification, now rush to assist families, workers, as well as corporations and small businesses, who, invariably have their hand out for taxpayers' money when it suits them, Mr. Beckingham pontificates on his own narrow definitions of work, wealth, unemployment, equity and, ludicrously, privilege and notions of what may constitute "an essential service". He begins with the false assertion that the welfare system does not create wealth, when in fact, welfare systems the world over are comprehensive social insurance schemes funded by citizens in order to protect them from unforeseen vicissitudes such as disability, illness and unemployment and are thus, hugely wealth creating, in that they provide citizens with the ability to recover and continue to contribute to society. It is no surprise that Mr. Beckingham chooses to pick on easy targets like teachers for his diatribe, with hapless librarians thrown in for good measure! Anyone who has dealt with rural librarians knows firsthand what a terrible threat these gentle souls pose to society! The real agenda of the writer is clear: he advocates for an unfettered private sector to dominate society - truly a terrifying prospect! Further, with respect to his slanted and narrow definitions of privilege, the writer might benefit from some schooling in the many other insidious forms of privilege which exist (far too numerous to enumerate in this short space) in addition to those he moralistically cites. For example, the ongoing gutting of public health services through cuts, enthusiastically supported by the privileged, who may be able to afford private health insurance,Matson which has Insurance directly hampered efforts to control the Covid-19 crisis in Canada and Brokers many other so-called advanced societies. Adrian O'Connel

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he ever-expanding spread of the COVID – 20 pandemic has claimed another victim. For 17 years the Pine Meadow Classic has been an early summer tradition at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course in Cloyne, raising $15,000 - $20,000 regularly for the Pine Meadow Nursing Special Projects Fund. Tournament organisers decided this week to cancel for 2020 and hold the next tournament on June 26, 2021. While events in April and early May are all being canceled, it might seem early to cancel an event in late June, which is held outdoors on a golf course. “It is sponsorship by local businesses that makes our tournament so successful,” said Lori Hitchcock, one of the tournament committee members, and with everything they are going through right now and will continue to face for the rest of the year, we did not want to go to them asking for money, which we would have to start doing now. A couple of our members are local business people, and they know that the businesses are hurting. So, we decided to cancel early for this year, and set a date for next year.” On the brighter side, Hunter’s Creek is hoping to open in May, if the social distancing regimen is relaxed. Cynthia, the course manager, is making some changes to minimise contact with the pins and holes.

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• Henderson and area are rallying in the Covid outbreak - with folks self isolating, and doing our best in a situation that we’ve never been in before. In Arden, a photographer there is offering front porch photo shoots as part of an online effort to bring hope; and another Arden family is offering a sharing cupboard where one can take needed supplies or add more supplies. It is at the future location of the C-4 Country store in Arden. There are, of course, many not mentioned who are quietly persevering and offering hope. Our ancestors came through tough times and so will we, God-willing. Let’s push forward as best we can. This is a time for us to pray without ceasing, and to stand together in solidarity with all people around the world. May these words from the late Bishop Barbara Harris of New Hampshire, give us comfort: “The problems in front of you are nothing when compared to the God who stands behind you.” May we take heart from these words .

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• Hey! on a positive note, Spring arrived right on time with no interruption. On my morning runs, the birds are singing and I see the signs of nest building - all the string on my basketball net has disappeared! This slow down of life events has some good points. No guilt feelings when I have a second cup of coffee, or decide to read another chapter in my book and I am not rushing around, “so I won’t be late” for all those places I need to be. Be safe, keep a distance and take advantage of this gift of free time for doing special things. The “rat race” will return… Maybe we are learning to manage it better. • Church Services cancelled at Battersea United and Inverary United for at least two weeks. Rev. Heather can be reached at 613-353-2453.

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• ome March birthdays are Ivan Porter, Sebastian Daye, Trinity Green, Heather Dow Wilkes, Richelle Cohan, Ben Gray, Dorothy Thompson, Jasmine Salmon, Darrell Hannah, and everyone celebrating a birthday this month of March. • Sympathy to the family of Jean Campbell, who has recently passed, and anyone else. • SLRR retirement home has been locked down to anyone coming to see family since the outbreak of the virus. We are trying to curb the outbreak. This brings out the good in people. When this is ended, we will get back to normal life. Stay smiling.

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• The cards of condolence for the families of Angela Sproule, Barb Southward and Courtland Kelford are still in the foyer of the Community Centre. We know that these cards full of messages from Ompah friends means a lot to the families. If you are unable or prefer not to go out to sign the cards, please call or email Marily (numbers at the top of the column) and she will make sure your name is added to the cards. • We hope everyone is taking good care of yourselves by washing your hands, trying not to touch your face, staying home unless necessary and keeping a 2 metre distance from others when out. Keep in touch with family and friends. Check in with your neighbours. This will not last forever but looks like it will go on for quite a while yet. • Are you unable to go out and get groceries because you are self-isolating in these dangerous times? John Inglis is willing to pick up groceries for you from Plevna, Sharbot Lake or Perth. You should phone the store with your order first, and John will pick up and deliver them. To make arrangements with him, call 479-2711. • More sad news in Ompah. Long time resident, Bill Blake, passed away at his daughter's home in Ottawa on March 21. Bill loved living in Ompah. Only recently had his health deteriorated so much that he was unable to live at home.

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• The following programs and events have been cancelled until further notice: • Walk to fitness with the Walk On Program in the Perth Road Public School • Tuesday Lunches at Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cres. • Perth Road United Church. Sunday Services. • Leland Helping Hand Euchre every Thursday evenings. • Perth Road Crafters Wednesdays.

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• Clarendon Central Public School Parent Council will be cancelling their March 25th Chile Night and April 1st Fundraising Bingo at this time. They hope to reschedule these events in the future. • All North Frontenac Municipal Facilities have been closed to the public since Tuesday, March 17th until further notice; including the Municipal Office, all community halls and public libraries. All waste disposal sites remain open, with regularly scheduled hours at this time. Municipal staff will be working regular scheduled hours and are here to serve you through phone (613) 479-2231 or email. • Emergency services remain in effect and in the event of an emergency, dial 911. • Local North of 7 business owner, Bill James, is certainly going above and beyond to help our local community. He is offering a pre-order service for valued customers right now… This would include grocery orders, meat orders, household supplies, as well as other items you may need in the city. The supplies will depend on what is available for Bill to order and please call him directly at (613) 464-2155, on Mondays, preferably, or Tuesday mornings at the latest, each week. • North of 7 Restaurant's hours are take-out only on Friday and Saturdays and the grocery store and gas service is available Monday-Saturdays 8-6 and Sun 9-5. • Lookout Home Hardware is operating under regular business hours, from 7:30 to 5 on Monday to Fridays and Sat-

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• For the first time ever since starting this column, I have nothing to say about upcoming current events, except to say there aren't any. What a strange period of time we have entered. Nothing in my long memory even approaches what is occurring in our world. With so much gloom and doom, it is depressing as I scan the news. • However, with all this turmoil in the world, spring is still coming. Mother nature, in spite of all this, is not going to decide to postpone coming this year. This is what gets me up early in the morning. The birds are returning and it is wonderful to hear their morning songs as dawn breaks. In the evening, I am listening for the spring peepers to wake up. I am looking forward to long walks on the K and P trail and hearing all the animals and their mating songs as they welcome spring. It stirs up hope that this terrible virus will run its course and life will continue. • What are your favourite things about this time of year? Email me with what makes you happy in spring and I will post them in the column. • I have senior clients around the world who are keeping me informed about what is happening in their section of the world. They all speak of voluntary isolation, borders and businesses closing but they are adjusting well. They always close their correspondence wishing us to be well and safe. From Australia to the Ukraine, they are coping and compassionate. In spite of the virus, it does not defeat their humanity. • Verona and area businesses and organizations, email me how you are adjusting your businesses and events to this nation-wide situation and I will pass it on to our readers.

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Food producers adapt to changing times

Jeff Fenwick in the BAck Forty store

ike McKenzie of Seed to Sausage saw his sales tumble, overnight, when the restaurant business collapsed two weeks ago, and was subsequently closed entirely. After laying off his hourly employees, he was trying to figure how to find enough work to keep his four salaried employees on the job. He also participated in a meat processing industry meeting where he was in-

formed by officials from OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs) that meat processing plants must remain in operation and ready to produce in case there is an urgent need. “We have access to meat at good prices and we have a supply of our dried sausage as well, so we are opening up the store to sell fresh meat at a good price, and we are starting to do take-out meals

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as well this week,” he said. “We were busy last weekend with it.” These are both things that Seed to Sausage was hoping to bring in this summer, but they have come to the forefront now that so much of the business has slowed down. In addition, Seed to Sausage has approached local food banks and the Ontario Association of Food Banks about providing them with low cost cuts of meat, burgers, and sausage. They been supplying meat to the North Frontenac Food Bank for some time. “We are getting that set up this week. The goal is to help the community out with cheap, high quality meat and meals and keep my salaried staff employed,” McKenzie said. Delivery is also something they are working on. Back Forty Cheese Jeff and Jenna Fenwick also sell about 80% of the cheese Jeff makes to restaurants across Ontario, and those sales evaporated two weeks ago. While some of their sheep’s milk cheese can keep for a time, some of their softer cheeses have a short shelf life. They put out a Facebook post offering their cheese to consumers in Eastern Ontario for pickup or delivery and in just a couple of days they managed to sell their inventory. “We are overwhelmed by the support and are working on getting the logistics of the sales and delivery worked out,” said

Jeff from the cheese shop on Tuesday (March 24). Now he has a decision to make. He can curtail his production or keep producing and hope the sales will continue to roll in. The decision is complicated by the fact that Back Forty regularly purchases most, if not all, of the milk from five small sheep farms in the region, a relationship that Fenwick has been cultivating over several years in order to make sure he has a consistent supply of milk for his cheese factory. “I don’t want them to have to dump all that milk, especially in the spring when there is so much of it, but it is a risk for me to keep making so much cheese,” he said. To make things easier, through a mutual friend, a web developer has stepped forward to create a fully functioning webbased store for Back Forty Cheese, which is coming online this week. “Jenna has spent all week getting the orders we got from our web call organised, and this will make that so much easier to manage,” he said, “and he gave me a very good price on it, and then said he would do it for cheese, which is even better.” Back Forty Cheese is available at Foodsmiths, Seed to Sausage, Local Family Farms, and Glenburnie Groceries, at the farm gate on Gulley Road in Mississippi Station, and as of this week at Artisancheese.ca

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merging local writer Elizabeth Barwell’s (Farm Girl Books) latest project is a cookbook with a difference. It’s all about ‘local’ cuisine and food sources. It’s not available for purchase just yet as they put the finishing touches on it but The Frontenac News has managed to obtain the title page and forward presented here in this sneak preview. For this project, Barwell is using her ‘real’ name, Mary de Bassecourt, hoping to “buy into my (Sharbot Lake Farmers) Market connections of past years.” Why on earth would anyone want to write yet another book on local food? Well, I wanted to show eating local isn’t difficult at all. My husband and I are also passionate about the quality of our food and love to share our passion with others who appreciate delicious, healthy food. According to dictionary.com, a locavore is “a person who makes an effort to eat food that is grown, raised

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Editorial What a week, and more to come by Jeff Green t has been an unprecedented in week in the life of the country, the province, and our little corner of it. The scope of it locally started to come clear to me last Thursday when I was driving down Road 38 to deliver papers to post offices at about 7:15. When I pulled out the Verona Post office heading south, I looked to my left and instead of the row of 10 or more cars heading into Kingston which I normally see, there was nothing moving at all, not a single car or walker. The traffic stayed sparse until I reached Perth Road and Rutledge. Through the whole run from Rutledge to Inverary. I saw one car, headed north. It was like a Sunday morning. No one seemed to headed into Kingston to work. And that was days before we were all told to stay home. People are working from home to be sure, but people have also been laid off, lots of people. Entire industries are on hold. The rest of the week has become stranger. Everything has been shutting down so quickly that when the government declared that non-essential businesses needed to close, most of them were closed already. Grocery shopping now resembles and odd dance or some kind of performance piece as everyone tries to get what they need to get while avoiding people, all the while awkwardly greeting friends they never see anymore. All we know is that we need to avoid each other for the next

2 weeks, which could turn into 4 or 6. And even when this stage ends, it will be a very gradual return to some kind of new normal. We are all separated from each other now, and at the same time we are all in this together. On the whole, people are supporting each other, with exceptions. Social Media has been a lifeline. It has also demonstrated its failings as an information source. Twice in the last week, I have been made aware of posts alleging price gouging by local businesses. It took less than two minutes of researching pricing to determine that the claims were baseless. Prices vary at all times and even more when there is a supply shortage and that was all that was going on in each of the cases. But someone who wants to level an accusation does not do research, they just make claims and those claims are passed around with lighting speed. My responses to those posts received 10,000 views within hours, so I can only assume the posts themselves were seen by 100,000 people or more. This incident demonstrates, in my view, the value of traditional media, with the checks and balances it brings, sometimes as a complement and other times as a corrective for the excesses of social media. The same can be said about some of the information coming out about COVID-19 and what people should be doing. There were posts on Social Media claiming that

Op-Ed Canadian Science Controlled a Deadly Virus Long Ago by Gray Merriam Canadian science showed its superior ability with viruses long before COVID19. The National Microbiology Laboratory opened in Winnipeg in 1998, providing a Level 4 (highest) microbiological containment facility. Heinz Feldman, a researcher studying hemorrhagic fevers, joined the new lab. His critical observation that lab mice did not get sick even when exposed to Ebola virus meant that a vaccine for Ebola was possible. But the world had not yet had an Ebola outbreak and Canadian researchers had trouble getting government funding in the early 2000's. Nevertheless by 2004 the Winnipeg lab showed that they had a vaccine that was 100 percent effective in lab mice. In 2005 they published a study showing that the vaccine totally protected monkeys against Ebola. But greater funding was needed to get the vaccine through clinical trials and to devise commercial production methods. Canada sought help from corporations in the US and

signed an agreement with BioProtection Systems Inc., later called NewLink Genetics, to get the vaccine commercialized. Nothing happened and by 2010 funding the Canadian work was at risk. A contract scientist, Judie Alimonti, kept it alive by personal devotion. Canada's National Research Council developed methods for commercial production of the vaccine. In 2014 Ebola killed more than 11,000 people in west Africa. The political winds changed. Canada donated 800 doses of vaccine to those affected by the outbreak. In the midst of the outbreak Merck bought NewLink for US$ 50 million. Canada's government had put $120 million into the Ebola project. Canadian science developed the Ebola vaccine that saved thousands of lives in west Africa. Our scientific capability with viruses was globally superior despite being handicapped by political and commercial viewpoints. We need that superior science again now with COVID19 and probably will again in the future.

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people coming to spend time at their cottages from Toronto and Ottawa should self isolate for 14 days. This assumes that the virus is rampant in Toronto and is non-existent here, neither of which are true. Public Health does not recommend this action, and it separates our community when it should be united. Next week would normally be our April Fool’s edition, but it might not be the greatest time for fake news stories. We need some lightness however, so we are inviting readers, particularly young readers, to send in something funny, even silly. We’ll try to put some laughs into a newspaper that has been all about fear and bad news for the last few weeks. There may be a fake news story in the mix as well, but mostly we aim to keep things light, and please, no dark humour, just the light stuff.

The Township of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Fleet Mechanic The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as a Fleet Mechanic. Under the direction of the Public Works Manager the Fleet Mechanic will, plan, develop, direct and supervise a comprehensive program of maintenance of the Works department and Fire department vehicles. Must keep detailed records of parts and hours expended on each work order and report breakage caused by operator error to the Public Works Manager and Fire Chief. Conducts regular inspections of municipal equipment, investigates problems, and ensures the equipment in good running order and operates in safe condition. Organize and implement work activities to meet planned targets and make necessary repairs at non peak times when possible. Report any lack of routine maintenance by operator to the Public Works Manager and Fire Chief. Ensure Occupational Health & Safety practices are observed and implemented under the Occupational Health & Safety Act. May frequently be required to work overtime and unusual hours to handle emergency repairs which may be in poor weather conditions. Perform cutting and welding as required. In accordance with purchasing procedures, shop for competitive quotations on materials and parts required. All purchases will be made only by purchase order, obtained from the Public Works and Fire departments respectfully. May be required to confirm pricing of invoices should information differ from purchase order. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Possess truck and coach technician 310T and preferred automotive service technician 310S certificates • Has a minimum of 3 years working experience in municipal works or 5 years working experience in a related field. • Experience with Emergency Vehicle an asset • Must have valid driver’s license DZ Class minimum • Must possess the physical ability to handle the demands that are required in all four seasons • Uses good judgment when deciding and determining the priority of the relevant repair • The incumbent should possess good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with a variety of municipal staff, management, and on occasion members of the public. The salary range for this position is under review. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Wednesday April 8, 2020. Clearly marked “Confidential – Fleet Mechanic” to Donna Longmire Administrative Assistant, Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 dlongmire@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

Care Mongering takes off in Sharbot Lake A little over a week ago, Amrit Kaillon was watching tv and saw an item about Caremongering Facebook sites, a Canadian idea that is taking hold across the world. The idea is simple, instead of promoting fear, caremongering is a Facebook page devoted to people coming together to support one another in a troubled time. She decided to start a Sharbot Lake site. Within a day it had 80 members and has been growing ever since. Out of that effort, a Sharbot Lake and Rural Frontenac COVID-10 support group is being formed. It is teaming up with Rural Frontenac Community Services and its transportation wing, Frontenac Transportation Services, to help people access what they need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The support group is to act as a centralized system for deliveries. By doing so, we're giving businesses the chance to use their resources for the more important things, like stocking shelves, refilling prescriptions and helping those in need,â&#x20AC;? Amrit said. Ken Fisher and Greg Rodgers from the Rockhill B&B have been working on behalf of the Sharbot Lake Business Group to help turn this initiative into reality. A number of businesses are already on board and more are interested in joining. And Louise Moody from Rural Frontenac Community Services has brought all her

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We would like to thank every one for all the support we received during the loss of our daughter Angela Sproule, sister to Debbie Moon (Earl), and Bill Young (Kim); for all the phone calls and cards, the participants at the funeral service, and Cannon David Smith, for his words of comfort. It was all greatly appreciated. Charles & Doreen Young, Debbie & Earl and family, Bill & Kim & Family.

resources to the effort. Frontenac Transportation Services is helping with deliveries, but more volunteers are needed. Anyone who is interested can contact Sharbotlakeandruralfrontenac@gmail. com or go to the Caremongering Sharbot

Peacefully at the Kingston Health Science Centre on Monday March 16, 2020 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Campbell. Dear mother of the late Heather Fox (Doug), the late Ronald Campbell. Survived by granddaughter Sasha Campbell (Daniel). Predeceased by grandsons Darrin Fox (Charlene) and Cheston Campbell. Survived by great grandchildren, Emma, Chase, Colton, Jeremy and extended family. Following cremation, a graveside celebration of life will be held at a later date at Picadilly Cemetery. Donations to the University Hospital Kingston Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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teers for your dedication to helping those in trying times,â&#x20AC;? said Amrit. The group is also planning a socialdistancing friendly Easter event. Look for details over the next two weeks.

Activity to try while young kids are home by Judy Wall ere is an activity you can try while kids are home waiting for covid19 to subside. Try growing some easy vegetables/fruits from scraps. This activity and may spark your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in gardening. Some of the easier vegetables you try from scraps are: Romaine lettuce, celery, green onions. Romaine lettuce, onions, celery : take the stump cut about 1-2 inches from the end of the vegetable. Fill a container halfway with water, set the stump side down in water, please in a sunny window and watch for new growth, which will start within a few days. Change the water every couple of days. For those of you on town water, keep some water on hand that has sat for at least a day to reduce the chemicals that would have been added to water. After about 3 weeks I could will see new roots start to appear on my lettuce. At this point when roots are a few inch long you can place it in soil water and continue to watch it grow. Or cut off the small amount

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Columns - continued from page 5 suspended until the end of the season. northbrook@sobeys.com Please include your name and telephone number. Customers will receive a call to confirm payment method and delivery or pick up time. Our priority is to keep you and our staff safe! Together we will get through this! - Charlene Van Dusen â&#x20AC;˘ The above was written late last week. Here is some further information: The store is now open for all customers from 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm, 7 days a week. As well, it is open from 7am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8am, daily, for seniors only. For the safety of store staff and customers alike, safe distancing protocols are in place. â&#x20AC;˘ Because of COVID-19, the Cloyne & District Historical Society has postponed their AGM, originally set for March 16, 2020. It shall be held in the Barrie Hall, Cloyne on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 1:00pm. The guest speaker will be Bob Childs from the Lennox and Addington Community Foundation. â&#x20AC;˘ A suspension has been issued for Pine Meadow Nursing Home. No visitors are to enter the home. Exceptions will be made for Critical Illness and End of Life. The Easter Egg Hunt has been cancelled. â&#x20AC;˘ The Walk On sessions on Mondays and

â&#x20AC;˘ Euchre and bingo at the Lions Community Hall have been cancelled until the end of the month. â&#x20AC;˘ The North Addington Soccer Association registration for children has been cancelled. â&#x20AC;˘ The Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Community Services annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper on March 28, 2020 has been cancelled. â&#x20AC;˘ Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church has decided to suspend services for a period of two weeks. Members have been personally contacted. Due diligence and concern for the health of our gathering has lead to this difficult decision. We will resume service on April 5th - fittingly, Palm Sunday. â&#x20AC;˘ The Garden Club will be cancelling our first meeting that was scheduled for April 9th. We are hoping we can start up again in May; please check this column for updates. â&#x20AC;˘ Connections Adult Learning is offering Digital Scrapbooking beginning on May 4, 2020 to June 15, 2020 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Register by calling 613-336-0691, drop in to Connections Adult Learning, Northbrook Site, email northbrook@ncalc.ca, through the website www.connectionsadultlearning. ca or through Facebook: connections Adult Learning.

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SERVICES HANDYWOMAN services. Getting your to do list done. No job too small. Call Tammy at Trillium and Maple Woods 613-479-0425 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPYSERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.

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The Township of Central Frontenac NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Township of Central Frontenac will hold a special meeting of council on March 27th, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the District 3 Fire Hall at 1020 Wagner Road, Sharbot Lake ON. This meeting will be open to the public, but due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, we would ask that the public not attend in person. We will be recording the meeting and posting the feed on our website following the meeting. The agenda package for this meeting will be available on our website on March 26th In the event we are unable to hold this meeting due to provincial restrictions, we will post a notice on our website.

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Lake District Realty has a part-time position available for an individual with marketing and social media skill sets. Some aspects of the position include inputting listings, content for all platforms of social media, website maintenance, marketing projects and supporting our Client Care Co-ordinator. This is a Tuesday through Saturday position from May through August. We anticipate the position to grow to approximately 10 months per year in future. If working for a Sharbot Lake Real Estate Brokerage whose niche is waterfront properties may be of interest to you, please forward your resumé by April 6th to Martina@LakeDistrictRealty.com for consideration.

last. “We sold a year’s worth of toilet paper in two days,” he said, “I had some advance warning from the experience in other countries that toilet paper might become an item for hoarding, but there was no way anyone could keep up.” Not only has he been working day and night to keep stocked, he has been working with staff in all three stores to increase sanitation and now social distancing protocols. The store is open shorter hours than before, 9am-7:30pm every day, and delivery is available now as well, for those who can’t get to the store. “I’ve been through other disasters over the years,” Gord Dean said, “ice storms, power outages, other weather events, but nothing like this. This is much bigger.” Establishing distance protocols in the store has been a priority this week, and it has been a challenge. There are posters, messages on screens in the store, hand sanitizers at entrances, and staff have been informing customers, but “it has been a challenge” he said. Plexiglass at cashier stations will be

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The meeting will be for the purpose of adopting a By-law to amend the Township’s Procedure By-law to allow for electronic meetings during an emergency. For the full agenda please refer to the Township’s web-page. Measures for social distancing will be in place and members of the public wishing to attend will be subject to COVID-19 screening prior to entering the building. Recent changes to Provincial Legislation make it possible to hold this meeting electronically. If measures are in place to hold the meeting electronically, notice will be posted on the Township’s web-site by 4:30 pm. Thursday March 26, 2020. Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca

South Shore Residential Services South Shore Residential Services provides residential support to adults and children living with a developmental disability. All of our homes are situated in waterfront, rural settings near Sharbot Lake, Ontario and offer immediate access to a variety of outdoor activities. All residences are easily accessible from Perth, Smiths Falls and Kingston. Position We are seeking staff to assist individuals with their daily living skills. Duties are related to assisting the resident with maintaining a home (cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.) as well as in a community setting (i.e. education, recreation, socialization, medical, dental, family contact etc.). Training and mentoring will be provided. Responsibilities • Supports the activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, the use of leisure time and safety issues where appropriate. • Monitors, prepares and administers medication as prescribed. • Assist in preparing, monitoring and implementing Plans of Care. • Promotes skill development in residents whenever possible. • Participates in home related duties as required (i.e. cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.) • Drives residents to day programs, school, appointments, activities etc. utilizing South Shore vehicles. • Perform other duties as related. Qualifications • Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, college or high school students • Excellent interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills combined with sound judgement. • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and to work shifts Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to: Shannon McPherson South Shore Residential Care P.O. Box 1, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Telephone: Email: smcpherson1550@gmail.com

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coming later this week. Verona Foodland Verona Foodland has made some important changes in order to respond to the COVID-19 reality. As of Monday, March 23, the store has shortened hours, from 8am – 6pm Monday to Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday (LCBO hours are 9-6) , but it will also be open between 7am and 8am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for seniors only in order to provide a safer time to shop for a more vulnerable sector of the population. “This is a really important time for our store,” said Clint Reid, who owns the store with his wife, Andrea. “There is a need in the community for our products, as everyone knows, and we need to keep our staff healthy as well. The store is taking some extra measures, with help from community members, by offering delivery, for seniors and people who are self isolating due to travel or an illness with COVID-19 like symptoms. The delivery service is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Orders must be called in by noon on the day before delivery to 613-374-2112. Customers need to provide their name, address, phone number, and credit card information. The store management also wants to remind all those who are returning to the community from the South that these systems are in place to enable them to get the products they need to remain safe while self isolating. Feel free to call a neighbour or the store to get the ball rolling. Local Family Farms – Verona Kim Perry of Local Family Farms, carries locally produced meat and many other products, and also makes soups, pies and entrees. With so many people at home, cottagers coming to stay, she has been busy getting stock in and very busy in the kitchen keeping up with demand for prepared meals. She has also been sending people to other stores in the area for items that she does not carry and had people come her way from those stores. “We are all working together, which we always do, but even more so now,” she said. Gilmour’s on 38 Harrowsmith For the most part, it has been business as usual at Gilmour’s, but it has been very busy. The store has been able to keep up with the demand for meat, and other grocery items. This week, they are starting up a delivery service to help those in isolation. Orders are being taken by phone to 613449-2384. The service is free but they will be accepting donations with each delivery, which will be given to the food bank. The store is open 8am-6pm daily, except Friday 8am-7pm, and Sunday 9am-4pm. Trousdale’s Foodland – Sydenham It has been a challenge for Trousdale’s to keep up with unprecedented demand and deal with extra sanitation protocols and social distancing, just like the other stores in the area. Trousdale’s has been delivering food orders to seniors in Sydenham, quietly, for years. Because of that, they were the first store in the area to expand their delivery when COVID-19 came along, and the demand has been increasing. Call the store for details, 613-376-6609. Glenburnie Grocery – Glenburnie As a family owned, community centred store, Glenburnie grocery has depended on its staff, customers and volunteers, to keep up over the last couple of weeks. “We’ve been adjusting to a new normal all the time,” said Courtney Rickards, who works with her husband Mark, who purchased the store from his father almost 20 years ago. The store is opening from 10am-6pm every day now in order to give enough time to clean and allow staff to get some rest, and is also open from 9am-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for seniors. It would have been impossible to set up delivery, but for a local business stepping up and offering to help out. Heart to Heart Senior’s Services is handling the entire process, from ordering to delivery. They can be reached at 613-767-0820 or 613-453-7668 to make arrangements. “That allows us to work on keeping the shelves stocked, and always being friendly with our customers, from a distance now,” she said.

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Covid-19: Social Distancing & Social Isolation (information provided by KFLA Public Health) What should you do? If you don't have symptoms, haven't travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days, or been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 • You should practice social distancing and regular infection prevention (e.g., wash your hands often, cough into your elbow, don't touch your face, stay home if you are sick, etc.). If you have travelled outside Canada within the last 14 days • You should self-isolate immediately after returning to Canada for 14 days. If you have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days and develop symptoms, or have been in close contact with someone who has travelled and tested positive for COVID-19 • Visit the community COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Memorial Centre. • You should self-isolate immediately for 14 days from onset of symptoms. If you have symptoms • You should use the self-assessment tool from the Ontario Ministry of Health to help determine if you need to seek further care. • Visit the community COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Memorial Centre. • Individuals having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately and inform them of recent travel history. • If you are already in self-isolation, your 14 days begins again from the day your symptoms started. The importance of social distancing If you have not travelled, or been in contact with someone who has travelled or who has tested positive for COVID-19, you must practice social distancing to keep our community safe from the spread of illness. It means, leave lots of space between you and others • Whenever possible, spend time outside and in settings where you can maintain a 1 to 2 metre (3 to 6 feet) distance from others. • Avoid hand shakes and hugs. • After being outside, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. It means, protect vulnerable populations • Unless it is absolutely essential avoid visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, supportive housing, hospices and other congregate care settings. • Stay home when you are sick.. • Check in on others by phone or computer who may need help. It means, no large gatherings • Cancel gatherings with more than 50 people, especially if vulnerable populations are expected.

• Postpone children's birthday parties and other special occasion parties. • If possible, consider having business meetings virtually, instead of in person. It means, take precautions for essential trips • Sanitize or wash your hands when entering and exiting buildings. • Avoid long lineups and crowded areas. • Use tap to pay rather than handling money. • When taking public transit, avoid prolonged close contact with others. • Travel during non-peak hours. • Take more shorter trips rather than one long trip. • Avoid public transit. It means, it's still safe to go outside • Take a walk, go to the park, or walk your dog. • Maintain social distance while outside. • When you return home, clean your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if not visibly dirty. The importance of self-isolation Whether you are an international traveller returning by plane, or a snowbird driving yourself home for the season, self-isolation begins the moment you arrive in Canada. In order to reduce potential exposure to the community, return directly to your home and avoid all contact with the public, including family and friends. Do not stop for essentials such as groceries or prescriptions, these can be delivered to your home. What does self-isolation mean? It means, stay home • Do not use public transportation, taxis or rideshares. • Do not go to work, school, or other public places. • Reschedule non-essential medical appointments. • Rely on friends and family to pick up groceries, prescriptions, and other supplies, or use delivery services for these items. Be sure to instruct delivery drivers to leave items on your doorstep for you to collect. • Maintain self-isolation until 14 days after your return. • Do not visit your health care provider or other clinics without calling first. • If you develop symptoms, visit the COVID-19 assessment centre. It means, don't have visitors or visit others • Do not have visitors or visit others during the 14 day self-isolation period. • Do not leave your home to visit friends and family in the community. This includes other individuals who are also in self-iolation. • Do not visit seniors and people with chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, lung problems, immune deficiency).

• If you have to be in a room with other people, keep a distance of at least 2 metres and wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. • If you cannot wear a mask, people in the same room as you should wear a mask. It means, make alternate arrangements for children or vulnerable family members • If possible, extend the alternate care arrangements you had in place while you were travelling. If that is not possible: o Minimize the amount of time any vulnerable family members or children are in shared spaces with you, such as kitchens or living rooms. o Keep shared spaces well ventilated. o If you have to be in a room with others, wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. o If you cannot wear a mask, other people should wear a mask when in the same room with you. o If possible, use a separate bathroom from others in the home. o Have separate utensils for the vulnerable person to use, and dry them with a separate towel. o Clean and disinfect shared areas every time you use them. o Ensure children wash their hands frequently. It means, know what to do if you develop symptoms • If you develop mild or moderate symptoms after travelling, visit the community COVID-19 Assessment Centre. • Individuals having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately and inform them of recent travel history. It means, look after your mental well-being • Stay in touch with friends and family members through phone calls or video chats. • Try a new hobby or activity.. Check online for instructional videos. • Take a break from the news and social media. • Open windows and doors for fresh air. • Go outside, but stay on your own property. • Remember by staying home you are doing what you can to keep your loved ones and your community safe. It means, maintain proper infection prevention practices • Cover your coughs and sneezes. o Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. o Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hand. o Throw used tissues in a lined wastebasket and wash your hands. Lining wastebaskets with a plastic bag makes waste disposal easier and safer. o Wash your hands after emptying wastebaskets. • Wash your hands.

SF COVID-19 Response: Updates on payments and service delivery

he Township of South Frontenac is making every effort to support its residents through these unprecedented times. South Frontenac residents currently enrolled in a monthly water or property tax preauthorized payment plan with the Township, with a withdrawal date of March 31st or April 1st, 2020, will be provided the option to request a deferral of the March 31st or April 1st payment withdrawal. In order to defer your payment, we ask that you provide your request in writing to the Township via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net or in our drop box located at the front door of our office at 4432 George Street in Sydenham. Please ensure that your request has been submitted no later than end of day on Thursday March 26th, 2020 This deferral opportunity is for one payment ONLY and will be processed only for those that formally request the deferral by the deadline above. The deferred payment will be incorporated in the recalculation of future payments within the pre-authorized payment plan cycle. Township Council and Staff will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation with guidance from KFL&A Public Health. Further updates about the Township’s service delivery, facilities, health and safety

and more will be available through our website, social media platforms, and our banner in the Frontenac News and other channels.

Total Fire Ban in Effect - March 20, 2020

Please be advised that effective Friday, March 20, 2020, there is a total burning ban in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. Despite some rain in the forecast the ground remains very dry. A total fire ban means absolutely no open air burning including cooking fires, charcoal barbeques, and fireworks; but does not include cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff. Residents are reminded of the importance of complying with the burning Bylaw 2012-68 which is available on our website – www.southfrontenac.net. Residents are also reminded that any infraction of this By-law will result in significant financial penalties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact South Frontenac Fire and Rescue at 613376-3027 ext. 2234. Your cooperation to protect our citizens and property is sincerely appreciated.

Services

While our offices and facilities remain closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email remain in place during regular business hours. In addition to these closures, please note the following changes to our service delivery as a result of the COVID19 pandemic and a need to reduce the spread of the virus: • Community Grants Applications: The deadline for 2020 Community Grant Submissions has been extended to April 30, 2020. Please continue to email your submissions to admin@southfrontenac. net or drop them off at 4432 George St. in our drop box located at the front door. • Sydenham Water Public Consultation Session: The Sydenham Water Public Consultation session scheduled for April 16, 2020 will be postponed. Please continue to complete and submit the customer feedback survey included in your recent utility bill. Online submissions are encouraged, however, you can also submit your completed survey to our drop box located at the front door of our office at 4432 George St., in

Sydenham. • Touch a Truck Event – The annual ‘Touch a Truck’ event that is held in May for young children and their families will be postponed. The postponement of other Township events or affiliated events will be considered on a case by case basis and discussed with organizers as the COVID19 situation evolves. Summer Student Recruitment: The Township has decided to extend the due date for summer student applications to March 31st, 2020. Although we are still actively recruiting, timelines associated with interviews and hiring may be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Reminder – Garbage & Recycling: Reminder to residents that all Township waste sites including hazardous waste, are closed to the public until further notice. Garbage and Recycling will continue to be picked up on the regularly scheduled days. Garbage and recycling pickup is available curbside to all residents, including at the end of private lanes. Should you have any questions, please contact our Public Services department at 613-376-3027 ext. 4331.

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Drive-through Hardware Store by Craig Bakay ike just about all business owners these days, Asselstine Hardware owner Andrew Asselstine is concerned over the health and safety of his staff and customers. So, this past weekend, he built a little drive-through kiosk onto the front of the store where he can serve customers without them having to enter the store. “With my wife being a healthcare worker at Providence Hospital, I’m well aware of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said. “And I was concerned about the staff and customers.” And the drive-through seems to be a hit, not only for its conscientiousness, but also as a rather humorous oddity in trying times. “A little bit of humour never hurts,” Asselstine said. “It’s been a great response.

“We’ve had 25,000 likes on Facebook — 20,000 in the first 24 hours.” He said he hopes it’ll help keep people’s spirits up and at the same time promote more awareness of social distancing. “I’m surprised at how many people are still unaware,” he said. “I’ve had people come in and ask ‘why did you do this?’ and ‘is this about the virus thing?’” And then, he’s also had more humorous queries like “Should you be asking ‘do you want fries with that hammer?’” If nothing else, the positive comments have done a world of good for Asselstine himself. “Amongst all the negativity around retail right now, it’s nice to have a little positive feedback,” he said. Out of concern for his staff, Andrew Asselstine created a drive-through option at Asselstine Hardware in Verona. Photo/submitted

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LOAD RESTRICTIONS – MARCH 1, 2020 TO MAY 1, 2020 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN EFFECT Please be advised that effective Friday, March 20, 2020, there is a total burning ban in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. Despite some rain in the forecast, the ground remains very dry. A total fire ban means absolutely no open air burning including cooking fires, charcoal barbeques, and fireworks; but does not include cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff. Residents are reminded of the importance of complying with the burning Bylaw 2012-68 which is available on our website – www.southfrontenac.net, and that any infraction of this By-law will result in significant financial penalties.

INTERIM TAX NOTICES DUE APRIL 30, 2020 Interim Tax Notices have all been issued – If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice yet, you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2019 tax rate and assessment value. TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL WASTE SITES – PICK UP CONTINUES In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all South Frontenac waste disposal sites will be closed to the public until further notice. Garbage and Recycling will continue to be picked up on your regularly scheduled days. Garage and recycling pickup is available curbside to all residents, including at the end of private lanes. Should you have any questions, please contact our Public Services department at 613-376-3027 ext. 4331. 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 for Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Due to COVID-19 office closures, these consultations will now commence via telephone. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs. We encourage the use on email and online submissions for any applications during this time. Please see our website at www. southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development for the online intake form for planning applications.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Cancellation of the April 9 Committee of Adjustment Meeting: Township Planning staff have been working to assess the COVID-19 situation and make relevant changes to our service delivery. Recognizing the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on our partner agencies, and in the interest of maintaining public safety during this evolving situation, the decision has been made to CANCEL the April 9, 2020 Committee of Adjustment meeting. SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES – DEADLINE EXTENDED The Township is currently recruiting for the following positions: • Various Summer Student Positions: Closes Friday March 31st, at 4:00 pm. Full details and complete job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall >Careers. Although we are still actively recruiting, timelines associated with interviews and hiring may be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

INVITATION TO TENDER • Tender No. PS-2020-03 – Sand/Salt Shed Fabric Replacement – Hinchinbrooke Patrol Yard (5286 Hinchinbrooke Rd) - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., April 1st, 2020. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM. Bidders are encouraged to drop off their tender or RFP package in person at our office drop box located at 4432 George St. in Sydenham, or mail them without requiring a signature upon delivery. Taking these measures will help to ensure your tender documents are received on time. COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30, 2020 Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until April 30th, 2020. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ communitygrants

EARTH HOUR 2020 Our mission: Then and now

In 2007, we encouraged people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change. More than a decade later, the climate crisis remains, magnified by another urgent threat: the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature. The rate of global loss of nature in the last 50 years is unprecedented in human history - and as we saw with the fires in the Amazon and most recently, in Australia, it's only getting worse. We may not always realize it, but nature has a critical role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the water we drink, the air we breathe, the food we eat - and even the sports we play, nature is critical to our survival, well-being, and quality of life!

Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of South Frontenac has decided to close the following facilities to the public until further notice:

But that's not all - nature is also one of our strongest allies against climate change, which could affect one billion people by 2050.

• All Administrative Offices • All Waste Disposal sites • Glendower Hall • Glendower Hall • Sydenham Library Community Room • Princess Anne Community Centre • Harris Park Hall • Storrington Centre • South Frontenac Museum • All Parks & Fields for the purpose of scheduled events & gatherings.

Wherever you are, you can make a difference.

While offices will be closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email will remain in place during business hours. Your patience & cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.

This Earth Hour, you have the power to spread awareness in your community on the importance of celebrating, protecting, and restoring nature. Switch off your lights for an hour on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. local time then consider making a change in your daily life to help protect our planet.

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“It’s about big chilli suppers with friends and family.” Self isolating due underlying health issues of his own, from his job where he works with kids with mental health issues, he’s more or less thrown himself into the syrupmaking genre. “I’ve been in here 12 days out of 13,” he said. “I’ve lost my internet because my kids are back home from university early. “But I can come out here and listen to music, and even do a little socializing.” “The socializing is nice too,” said Jamie Niedbala, who is one of Revell’s neighbourhood bandmates in this little endeavour. “I do love being in the outdoors and producing our own food. “We use the syrup in a lot of baking, marinades, preserving and such. “Plus it’s a bit of a throwback to earlier times and a sure sign of spring.”

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His son, Aidan, who’s now in Grade 8, has seen the operation grow. “I was pretty young, only four, when it started so pretty much then all I did was follow along,” he said. “But now I’m big enough to carry pails as we still use only buckets because our land is pretty rugged. “But taking stuff from trees, watching the whole process and now we have it on our tables — It’s cool.” Revell agrees. “I built this for fun,” he said. “And it is. “I love to look back and see kids in the wagon.” They do sell a bit of syrup here and there (“we even have people coming and asking for it now,” he said) but any money they get goes to pay off the equipment they’ve had to buy. “This year, we should have gotten all that money back,” he said. “Next year, we’ll be donating a lot of syrup to worthy causes.”

Little Theatre postpones play S

taging of the one act play, Ciara's "On behalf of the Executive of NFLT Coming Home, by North Frontenac I would like to thank Glenys O'Connell, Little Theatre has been postponed until at playwright, and her husband Adrian for least the summer because of the Coro- their wise proactive decision," said NFLT navirus Crisis, but production behind the President Pam Giroux. scenes will continue, officials announced last week. Cast and crew learned of the postponement Thursday as schools, hospitals and other organizations responded to the pandemic. "It was a disappointing decision to make but we all have to help in keeping cast and audiences safe and the actors are enthusiastically looking forward to performing We are committed to delivering community news free of charge, later this summer as things each week though Canada Post. In this way, we ensure 12,500 resolve themselves," said households receive a copy of the Frontenac News each week. director, Adrian O'Connell, We do not have a paywall on either of our two websites, whose wife, Glenys O'Connell Frontenacnews.ca (which we load with the stories from the paper authored the play. and update throughout the week as well) and Frontenac-live.ca (where comprehensive event listings and a complete business directory are located).

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