Vol.20 No.24

June 18, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 24

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Churches grapple with rules as they consider whether to hold services

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ecause of aging congregations, many of the local churches do not have a problem conforming to the 30% capacity restrictions that are included in a long list of requirements that they need to follow in order to hold services in their churches.

But the list of requirements is much longer and more involved than the 30% capacity rule, sanitization and mask protocols, and even restrictions regarding singing hymns while in Church.

It has proven to be too much for a number of churches, who will be waiting until at least September to open. Some churches are gearing to start holding services this weekend, while others are targeting late June or early July for a restart to in-person church services.

Bishop Michael Outen of the Ontario Diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada has made it clear that Anglican Churches will not open until at least September, as he outlined in a letter last month.

“Regardless of where the Government of Ontario is, with its reopening plan, our churches will not be reopening for inperson worship until at least September.

This decision was made in consultation with public health experts as well as our diocesan executive officers and chancellors, with the well-being and safety of all our parishioners and the communities we serve uppermost in our hearts and minds.”

The local Anglican Churches are remaining active even as the buildings remain shuttered. St. Paul’s in Sydenham has developed a weekly newsletter that includes a weekly sermon, some general COVID-19 information, and some more specific information about services and business openings in the village of

Sydenham. The newsletter is delivered electronically and delivered in paper form for those who request, and it is being requested by parishioners and, increasingly, other community members.

The regional council of the United Church did not make a final decision for the local churches, but they are suggesting the same timeframe be applied: A motion passed by the council last week, “strongly recommend[s] that no churches reopen for public worship before Labour Day weekend”.

With one exception, all of the United Churches in Frontenac County and Addington Highlands have indicated they will remain closed until September.

These include Land O’Lakes Emmanuel, Sharbot Lake, Henderson, Arden, Mountain Grove, Parham, and Trinity (Verona and Harrowsmith).

Trinity United Church is planning to run at least one outdoor service in each of July and August.

The exception, and this may only be the case until their local church board meets on Wednesday evening (June 16) to decide whether to open or wait until September, is the Storrington Pastoral charge (Battersea and Inverary United Churches), Other churches are going to be holding services this weekend. The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is going to be holding a Sunday service this week. Regular churchgoers are being asked to contact the church by email

by Thursday evening to indicate if they are planning to attend and how many are in their family group to help the church staff determine how to set up chairs for the service. There will be one entrance door and one exit door and sanitizer and

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Thanking first responders

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n the aftermath to the arson and shootings in Parham on June 7th, community members in Parham are experiencing a range of emotions: relief that there were no serious injuries or deaths as the result of the incident, trauma over how the events unfolded and the violence of the outburst, and disbelief over the loss of two historic buildings which can never be replaced.

One more emotion has surfaced, a feeling of gratitude for the efforts and professionalism of the first responders, the OPP, Central and South Frontenac Fire Crews, and Frontenac Paramedics.

Jordan Lowery, who watched the evening unfold after he was shot, but luckily only bruised by being hit by bird shot from 100 metres, described what he saw from the responders.

“The OPP made sure everyone was safe and took on the dangerous task of searching for a dangerous, apparently unhinged individual. They were calm but very serious and

careful the whole time.

“The paramedics were there as quickly as they could have been because of the roadblock, but they were excellent.

They dealt with me, and with my neighbour Barb, who was hit in the leg and had more bruising than I did. We were lucky enough not to have to go to the hospital that night.

“And the fire crews who had to watch for a couple of hours as the church burned down, until the OPP found the rifle and could let them in, it was really hard on them to wait like that. And they were there all night, making sure nothing else caught fire.

“They all did really well. They took care of us in Parham.”

For Tina Hillocks, a relatively new member of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club who lives in Tichborne, hearing about what happened just down the road from her house triggered some trauma from her life that happened over 20 years ago.

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Summer resort owners report that customers, old and new, have been calling, 'non-stop' J

ust two weeks ago, the Province of Ontario decided that campgrounds and resorts could start accepting visitors. Since then, resort owners across the region went from nervously waiting and wondering if they were going to have any business at all this summer, to figuring out how to handle new bookings while instituting COVID-19 safety measures, while desperately calling staff to come back to work.

And then there is the problem of how to handle bookings from their patrons from the United States.

Fernleigh Lodge on Kashwakamak Lake is a prime example. On June 1st. Kevin Phillips was talking to a bait customer from across the lake in the shop at the resort, telling him that he had decided he might as well close down the lodge for the summer, when his wife Melissa called him to tell him that their Facebook page and email accounts were lighting up.

Fernleigh Lodge was founded 100 years ago by John Ahr from Buffalo, NY, as a flyin fishing lodge and it has maintained its connection to the United States to this day.

Eighty percent of its summer bookings are to travellers from the US, many of whom have been spending one or two week vacations at the lodge for decades.

Many of those customers have been very reluctant to let go of the dream of getting up to the lodge this summer, causing some problems for Melissa and Kevin.

The demand is there from Canada to fill their cabin from mid-June to Labour Day, but many of the rooms are already reserved, by people who will likely not be able to come.

“We would be better off if they announced that the border will stay closed all summer,” said Melissa.

This week, with the announcement that the border will remain closed until at least July 21st, Melissa has half of her wish, but

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There will be singing, less than normal, and those who are uncomfortable with singing will have an alternate room to sit in. The service will be available online, just as services have been for months, for parishioners who are not comfortable with physically attending church.

Verona Free Methodist Church has already held one Sunday Service, on June 14th, and will be holding Sunday services from now, unless provincial orders change. They are also preparing to do drive-in or outdoor services if necessary.

Catholic Churches are beginning to hold services this weekend, at least in some locations such as Sacred in Bedford and St. James in Sharbot Lake.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Railton has just started condusinc weekday mass at 11am Tuesday to Friday and Sunday mass at 10am

plans - a mistake on our part) Among the other churches we were able to contact, The River of Life Christian Fellowship (Plevna) will not be holding services in church this week, but are working on opening in the coming weeks.

Sharbot Lake Penetecostal Church will be holding Sunday services starting this week.

Through the Roof Ministry (Flinton) is currently holding virtual services, but is planning to hold church services starting on July 5.

We were unable to contact all of the churches to confirm their plans, so it is best to call the churches or check the community columns in upcoming editions of the Frontenac News. (this article will be updated with new information as it comes in at frontenacnews.ca – services will be listed as part of our re-launch of Events and Happenings next week)

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the status of the August bookings is still unclear.

Other resorts have different sets of challenges. The Oaks resort on Crow Lake in Central Frontenac lost business by not being open for the fishing season in May, and will not be able to rent out the Lake House this season. It sleeps 17 and provides a major portion of their annual revenue, but they will be able to book their 7 cottages. They have US based customers as well, but not as many as Fernleigh, and the early season renters have mostly deferred their stays until September, when they hope to be able to cross the border.

“We feel now that we will be able to survive this year. We are taking a hit, no question, but things are looking better now,” said Debra Parks of the Oaks.

Terry Warden of Pine Haven Resort on Devil Lake near Perth Road was able to open the trailer park section of the resort in May because some of the perennial trailer sites at the resort are summer homes for snowbirds. With the reopening, she will be booking the four cabins at the resort starting in late June. A number of the trailers that

park on her site year round are owned by US Citizens, who pay seasonally.

“We are in pretty good shape overall,” she said of the resort she and her husband have owned for over 15 years, We just want to make sure we keep ourselves, our staff and our clientele safe through the entire season.

Finally, at Pleasantview Lodge on Brule Lake in North Frontenac, the Wards have been running at full tilt ever since word came about opening up. They have more demand than they can match at their 5-cabin resort.

They have some concerns about US bookings in August, but feel they can deal with that if necessary.

Interest in booking vacations at Pleasantview have been coming in from across Ontario, with new contacts just about every day.

Demand for waterfront resorts in the region has never been stronger than in 2020, another unexpected consequence of COVID19. The demand from Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto is rapidly replacing the US and European traffic that will not be here this summer, at least at the lakeside lodges, resorts and campgrounds.

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by Craig Bakay urther to a report presented to Council at a February meeting, Central Frontenac is advertising for a downtown revitalization coordinator, to oversee its revitalization project for downtown Sharbot Lake.

Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman said the new co-ordinator will identify opportunities, conduct research and liaise with partners and the community.

The Township Economic Development Committee will be acting as the advisory committee for the position.

Back in February, the township joined forces with Frontenac County’s economic development department to apply for a Rural Economic Development grant from the Provincial government. The province has yet to announce the grant but The Frontenac News has learned that the grant has been approved.

Just exactly what economic development in downtown Sharbot Lake will look like is still somewhat up in the air but Deachman did say that the Township’s partnership with the County and Province “is an exciting partnership opportunity with the County’s Economic

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Continued from page 1 “I felt I had to do something,” she said.

She contacted Ken Fisher, a volunteer with the caremongering Sharbot Lake initiative, who has been a key organiser for the Father’s Day Rib dinner community meal this coming Sunday (June 21, Father’s Day).

A number of dinners had been purchased by community members as sponsored meals, to be given out to people who could use them. Hillocks went to Parham and talked to people who live on road 38, who are dealing with the aftermath of the fire and shootings.

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SINCE 1970 Development department, and the local community business groups to leverage the impact of the hamlet’s streets to support existing businesses, attract new business, coordinate with stakeholders, make physical improvement for a safe and pedestrian friendly downtown.”

According to the Feb. 11 report, the Township’s share of $43,000 for downtown revitalization should be revenue-neutral, having been accounted for within the hamlet reconstruction budget by finding efficiencies within the project.

The Sharbot Lake Business Group has committed to providing the private donation amount of $5,000.

Mayor Frances Smith said she didn’t know much about potential plans but when asked if the former Sharbot Lake Public School property would figure into things, she said she thought it unlikely.

“It (the school property) is part of the village plan but it’s been pretty much slated towards seniors housing,” she said. “But it is possible the property might be integrated into some plan.

“It’s a big part of the hamlet and they can’t ignore it.”

minutes” she said, in a phone interview early this week.

Out of those conversations, she called Ken Fisher and asked him how many sponsored meals were available and he said 16.

“I told him I would take them for the people I had met in Parham.”

She then went to the OPP office in Sharbot Lake at shift change time to see if some of the officers would like a meal as a token of appreciation from the local community.

“They got back to me later and said they can’t accept any gifts.”

Undaunted she approached fire chief Jamie Riddell and asked if the fire crews would like a meal.

“It kind of choked him up that the community wanted to do this and he said he would get back to me. He did and said they would like that.

She also approached Frontenac Paramedic Services but has not heard back.

“Tina called me and asked how many more meals Seed to Sausage could prepare and I told her 60, that would make 500, food for 1,000 people, which is as much as they can make in the space they have available, but we had no more sponsored meals,” said Ken Fisher.

A quick call to the Lion’s was all Tina Hillocks needed to make.

“They held a meeting right away over the phone, and donated the money. I phoned Ken and said the money was coming and he said, ok.”

A ceremony is being planned for Sunday to mark the gesture of support for the firefighters.

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iffe has been anything but normal these last few months and we sincerely hope you and your family are in good health.

None of us have ever faced a challenge like COVID-19. This pandemic is unprecedented and affecting all Canadian organizations and their staff and volunteers on every level.

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) Board of Directors have been working with our Executive Director David Townsend to manage the impact of this community health crisis. We have been reviewing and considering policies, financial implications, and our Strategic Plan as part of the discussion around what it will mean to build back better after COVID-19.

Typically, around this time you would be receiving your invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year our AGM has been postponed as a precautionary measure in keeping with public health recommendations to maintain physical distancing. The Board made this decision to safeguard the health of those attending. We will reschedule the meeting for the fall and it will most likely go virtual. A new date and details for the event will be announced in the coming weeks.

I want to thank all of our members for their

ongoing support and understanding as we all pull together to ensure that SFCSC continues to deliver important health and community support services in ways that are timely and safe.

As well, a big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers and staff at SFCSC who have continued in their work to help others during this time. Whether it be working from home or adapting to a new way of doing things with new safety protocols, the Board is grateful for their commitment and moved by their many selfless acts of kindness.

I would be remiss without thanking SFCSC Executive Director David Townsend for rising to the challenges COVID-19 has brought to our organization. His swift and decisive action has helped to keep clients, volunteers and staff safe. His foresight and experience has been invaluable in moving us forward with plans to restore programs and services, and his good humour has kept everyone’s spirits high and optimistic about our future.

We appreciate his leadership and his team.

Thank you for your patience throughout this ordeal. We value your trust and look forward to connecting with everyone when we convene in the fall.

Letters Re - Gospel music at Parham United Church

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would like to thank the United Church and whoever is responsible to the half hour gospel music being played on Sunday morning.

With this “keep apart” situation, we sometimes forget what day it is. It is uplifting to be reminded it is Sunday.

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n the evening of June 1st we lost our beloved church, St. James’ Anglican, and the former rectory – next door to the fire. Being a senior, life-long resident of Parham, baptized, confirmed, married at St. James’, as were many friends and family members – we have wonderful memoires.

St. James’ was built in 1887 on a hill between what is now Hope’s General Store and the former Dupuis General Store (now Smoke Shop). The rectory was shortly built after. They were moved to the present location in 1912, on the land

owned by Goodfellow’s to make way for the C.P. Railway. The church and house were transferred to its new location with lots of horsepower and manpower. The men lifted the buildings one part at a time to have the horses pull the building down the hill to their new location. The men placed logs under the buildings as the horses pulled with all their might. This began at 5:30 in the morning and lasted multiple days.

I believe the last clergy to live in the red brick rectory was REV. Martin Walsh (now deceased) and wife Ann of Sharbot Lake, after they were married and before it was sold. REV Ron Hunt and wife Andrea, of Smith Falls, were the last clergy to preform our services before COVID-19.

I will miss going up the church steps on Sunday morning, with the bell ringing, greeting other members – looking forward to the service. I will even more miss hearing the train whizzing along the tracks, behind the church at around 9:15am, just into the service, but it never interrupted, although the trains were loud.

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• A special, warm welcome to Steve and Francine Wilkes, who have recently retired to our area nearby the Wilkes homestead land. It’s great to see so many of the late Irene Wilkes descendants here- including Jake and Judy, Wilf and Debbie and so many more that I couldn’t possibly list them all!

• Special get well wishes to our own Rebecca Kelsey, currently residing in Alberta, who is recovering from shingles.

We miss Rebecca here at home, but are thankful that she is feeling improved and cleared to go back to work.

• Our fantastic Pine Meadow Nursing Home continues to be Covid free and continues to comply with Provincial guidelines requiring limited medically screened pre-scheduled visits, face masks and many ways that enhance and protect the lives of our folks. Thanks to Pine Meadow for all your efforts to keep our folks happy, safe and virus free.

• Many from our area enjoyed worshiping virtually with the Rev. Judith Evendon (Crossroads United Church Kingston), who at one time served the area churches. The June 14 worship featured Judith singing her own written song called “Fire and Grace” that honoured the 95th anniversary of the founding of the United Church of Canada (June 10, 1925).

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• Third Annual South Frontenac Garden Tour! Sunday, July 26th from 9am to 3pm. A fundraiser for seniors and their programmes at Southern Frontenac Community Services, which services all seniors north of the 401. COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. We are seeking community help to add more gardens. We are looking for gardeners who will volunteer their garden [or their neighbour’s] in the southwest quadrant of South Frontenac, which includes the boundary areas of West of Sydenham Rd, then south of Rutledge Rd to the western boundary of South Frontenac and south to the 401, and includes Harrowsmith. A complimentary lunch will be provided, courtesy of Chartwell Conservatory Pond Seniors Living. PLEASE call Nona Mariotti 613 353-6589 to discuss your interest in sharing /showing your garden!

• Storrington Lions Club will host a food drop off at the Lions’ Hall in Sunbury to support the Food Cupboard in Battersea and the local Food Bank on Friday June 26th from 3 to 6pm.

• Bottle/Can Drive – L.C.B.O. Returnables! in support of Ken Garrett Memorial Park. We are over $4500! with 2 weeks to go! Can we reach $5000 for our donor match?!

Your support has been fantastic and we sincerely thank each and every one of you! The trailer is at 3950 Round Lake Road! (between Latimer & Moreland Dixon) until June 30th.

We also have a drop location at Garrett’s Bake Shop and a donation jug at the Northway Beer Store in Inverary.

• Inverary Book Exchange for all ages – borrow, replace or exchange! The Four Yellow Book Houses are located at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Enjoy your read – compliments of the Inverary Youth Activities group.

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Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary Day 91 This week I decided to have a fashion show and a cleaning of closets with the Wine sisters. There was Ruby Red, Rosé, Peach, Thimbleberry, and Bailey (I think she is Irish) all dropped in Wednesday afternoon and we had a fashion show. I dug out stuff from more than 50 years ago, even some of my mother’s clothes and she has been dead 30 years. They say clothes come back in fashion after so many years but I haven’t seen anything like this stuff around. Funny how stuff shrinks just hanging on hangers. There were plaids and checks and great big flowers, long tops, short tops, long shorts, knee- high shorts, skinny legs, bell bottoms, and short shorts in every color and description you could think of. How did this stuff ever get into my drawers and shelves and on my hangers? I would never wear this stuff - short shorts so short and tight. Some of the stuff I don’t even have anymore. Floor length dresses, short dresses, outlandish dresses. We had a fabulous time trying on clothes and we looked fabulous in them. At least I thought we did, but my eyesight is going along with my memory. The sisters also took some stuff home with them that they loved. What a wonderful afternoon we all had. When all else fails, bring out the wine or the Wine sisters. I will certainly have them back again. They were a lot more fun than my happy hour guys Jack, Jose, Johnny and Bud and it sure put in the afternoon.

But I think the sisters were here too long. I had a terrible headache the next day.

• This was a good week and a bad week. A bad week because I lost another dear friend - Patsy Steele. She passed away on June 13th. Patsy, Olive, Harriett, Ruth Jackson and I used to call ourselves the Merry Widows. We went everywhere together. Then Patsy moved to Kingston to be closer to her children. We did continue to see each other a couple of times a year after she left and then she got ill and couldn’t travel back here anymore. But we still kept in touch by phone. I sent her all my North Frontenac newspapers.

She loved reading them to keep in touch with people and happenings back here. I knew she was very sick. We are going to miss her. Rest in Peace – you will be missed by all your friends, especially Olive, Harriett, Ruth and Pearl.

Sympathy to the Steele family on the passing of Patsy, to her children Susan, Mack, Jeannie and Lyn and to all the grandchildren.

• The good news is I have a brand new haircut that I got on Friday and I didn’t have to do it myself. Thanks Donna.

I look precious. I haven’t had a real haircut since January.

On Saturday, I got these toes all pampered by none other than Holly at Ardoch. Elaine and I went and now we are all “polished”. It was a great morning getting to talk face to face (with our masks on). Thanks for taking me Elaine. It almost felt like we were back to normal again.

• My shiny Penny has moved. She was the neighbour behind me. I love her so much. She only moved to Ardoch so I will get to see her again when this old world gets back to normal. And Chuck (my earth angel), I will be popping into the marina at Ompah for a coffee and a donut or some ice cream.

• I was in chicken heaven on Tuesday evening when Wendy Crain brought me chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy from Popeye’s in Kingston. I had been craving crispy chicken for over a month and when Wendy phone and told me she had my supper from Popeye’s, my knees went weak and I got out my bib and waited for that knock on the door. It was scrumptyumpsious (in English – delicious). Thank you Wendy. And then I had a most delicious dessert from Alice – rhubarb crisp which I inhaled. Thank you Alice.

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June 18, 2020 • I want to welcome Andrejf and I think Irene or Irina (not sure of her name). They are from the Oshawa area and they are now residing in Penny’s house behind me. Welcome to the community and I hope we meet soon.

• Welcome to Mississippi, Myrtle, Mabel and Marie – the three wooden statues that have taken up residence at the big pond on Gully Road at the Virgin house.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

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• Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, step fathers next Sunday. We hope your day will be remembered in some way.

• I would like to congratulate all the college graduates, especially my grandson, Tanner Meeks who graduates from Loyalist College. He was given a special lawn sign to show everyone that he graduated.

• I would like to extend special thanks to Arlene Uens for the planting of special flowers, and beautifying the area with her nice signs.

• I am. sorry to learn that my former neigbour, Elva Price has passed away. A celebration of life will be held later on.

• Birthday greetings given to Kassidy. Rose, Emily Ann McDonald, Margaret. Woods, Phillip Smith, Tanya Hawley, Zachary Sjostrom, Sylvia Powers, Perry Warren, Brian Sly, Ruth. Oliver, Norma Harper, Rick. Brown, Kaitlin Hannah, Andrew Young, Barbara Akey, Morgan Noonan, Susan Peters, Roxanne Corkum, Judy & Robert Meeks and Stacey Zachary Sjostrom.

• Anniversary greetings to Norman and Marg Whan, David and Margaret Woods.

• We wish everyone the best of health and hopefully we will not be in lockdown.

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• Because rates of Covid-19 infection rates are very low in parts of Ontario, including Eastern Ontario, the provincial government has moved those parts of the province to Stage 2 of the reopening plan. As a result, our township Waste Disposal sites start summer hours as of June 15. Ompah Site hours are now: Sundays, 1-5, Wednesdays 10-2 and Fridays 12 -4. On holiday weekends it is closed on the Sunday and open Mondays from 1-5. Hazardous Waste are now open in Plevna Wednesdays 8:30-12:30 and Mississippi Tuesdays 10-2. The Reuse Centre will remain closed at this time.

• Stage 2 Recovery is a step towards normalcy we are not out of the woods yet. Continue to wear a mask if you are unable to maintain 2 m social distancing. Also continue to avoid touching your face and keep up the hand washing.

Having said that I am very grateful that I can now visit my hairdresser - long overdue!

• Lois Hennigar was laid to rest last Wednesday at the Ompah Cemetery. You are welcome to sign the card of condolence for Lois's family which is in the foyer of the Community Centre until Sunday, June 22. Or you may contact Marily who will ensure your name is added to the card.

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Elva Price.

Elva was a long time bus driver who got the children to Mountain Grove's Land o'Lakes school safely for a number of years. Also thinking of the late Don St.. Pierre former correspondent for the News.

• The Lions certainly help their surrounding communities out, the latest being gowns and face masks and of course treats to the Countryview Care in Godfrey. The COVID pandemic didn't keep them from doig what they do best and helping others....Speaking of which, they have sponsored a number of meals for Father's Day for the First Responders from the Parham Incident.

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• Normally the end of the year plans for the school term would usually include track and field, year end trips, days at the beach etc, but due to the COVID pandemic this won't be happening. Thinking of all the teachers and students as this has been anything but normal. Teachers are busy completing report cards and planning is underway for grads.... keep watching!

• The former Bud McCumber house is getting some much needed TLC. • Happy 80th Birthday to Wyn Sargeant!!! Hope you had a wonderful day!

• Q. - What gets lighter as it is filled? A - A heart full of joy.

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• Happy Birthday to Penny Cota, Patsy Quinn, John Morrow, Ben Lusk, Penny Ellsworth, Jason Lowery, Alicia Thompson, Donna Ducharme, Denise Neadow, Phillip Smith, Sherry & Cheryl Ferguson, Derek Melkman, Nicole Cole-Godfrey, David Goodfellow, Angie Mallette, Spencer LoFaso, Janice Cowen, Pat Arney, and Kale Dupuis.

• Happy Anniversary to John & Janice Morrow and Doug & Eileen Whan

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More on Composting Three general rules of thumb for good composting 1. Use good materials. Approximately 2 parts greens (nitrogen) to 1 part browns (carbon) when layering.

2. Consistent moisture – mix should feel like a moist sponge.

3. Maintain good air circulation by turning the mix every few days after the batch heats up (see * below). This aerates the mix and encourages faster decomposition. *Your compost pile will generate some heat. This is good as it means the pile is starting to break down. If the compost pile is not heating up, then the pile is probably too wet or too dry or there is not enough green material (or nitrogen) present. If too wet, spread the material out to dry. If too dry, add moisture to make it “squishy”.

You might also encounter some odor problems with the pile. a) If the pile has an ammonia smell, this usually means too much greens (nitrogen) - add browns. b) If the pile has a putrid smell (rotten eggs), this usually means the mix is too wet/and or not enough oxygen – add dry browns to absorb excessive moisture, and turn the mix to aerate it.

Quick Canadian Trivia 1. Canada is a bilingual country, but what is the only officially bilingual province?

2. How many oceans border Canada?

3. What is the oldest walled city that still exists north of Mexico?

4. Where does the word Canada come from?

5. Whose face is on the Canadian hundred-dollar bill?

• If you haven’t already stopped to enjoy an ice cream cone, milkshake or ice cream float at Prime Time Snack Shack, you will not be disappointed if you add it to your must visit lists this season!! They are located at 2625 Ardoch Road and are open 11am to 7pm Tuesdays to Sundays! You can call ahead at (613) 279-3305, to place a baking order too!!

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• The North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve will be having a star gazing event on Saturday June 20 at 5816 Hwy 506, just South of Plevna. You will be unable to watch through the telescopes, due to the present Covid-19 precautions, but their will be a computer that you can watch their set to live.

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after her. Happy Birthday June.

• Hairdressers are the new hero’s, it’s been a long time since March, a lot of creative hair cuts and styles have emerged during the pandemic, but if you missed your stylist, be patient they are working their fingers off right now to see how many pounds Of hair they can accumulate on their floors.

You guys were missed. You certainly are a cut above the rest.

• Bass fishing opens this weekend, and what better way to social distance than on a shoreline or in a boat If you are lucky enough. Get out and enjoy some nature, and the joy of bass fishing. It’s free fishing this weekend for • Father’s Day weekend, so no licence required just smiling faces. Don’t forget • your friends or neighbours If you are an angler, a nice treat of a fresh caught fish could make someone’s day. Tight lines everyone, • A reminder that allergy season is in full swing too, so if someone is sneezing or coughing it’s not necessarily covid19 it’s seasonal allergies.

• Well school would officially be wrapping up soon, not the way the Year was intended to end, but make the best of it, our local schools miss their students as much as the students miss them. Congratulations to all the grads who were part of this years graduating classes, what better way to end your public school or high school years, you have become part of history, you can tell your family in years to come how you graduated during covid-19.

• Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and remembering to be careful, things are starting to return to the new normal, but it still doesn’t mean covid-19 is gone, it means we are showing it who’s boss, we are doing our Part to lessen the curve.

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• The Verona Community Association sent the following.

"Under beautiful sunny skies at the Verona Cenotaph June 6, 2020 the VCA was able to honour the 76 year of D-Day honouring those who have served, those who continue to serve and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to Piper Rev. Ian MacKay who piped while wreaths were laid on behalf of Canadian Federal Government, Ontario Provincial Government, Township of South Frontenac, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Legion & Verona Community Association. Thank you to the 5 wreath Layers, who masked and gloved to participate in the solemn event, Mayor Ron Vandewal, Councillor Ray Leonard, Retired Sargent Rhonda Storring, VCA President Wayne Conway and VCA Vice- President Linda C. Bates."

• Thanks also to the VCA for providing free masks and gloves at the Verona kiosk to the public for the last two weeks while supplies lasted. Thanks to the generous donations from the local Churches, Verona Foodland and citizens of Verona. If you would like to help to provide more kits, monetary donations can be made to VCA, P.O. Box 219, Verona, ON K0H 2W0. Tax receipts, if requested, will be issued for donations of $25.00 or more.

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• Dear Parham. Arden sends kind thoughts, prayers and

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This article is part 1 of 2 Last week we discussed what carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is and the classic signs and symptoms this condition may present. This week we will look at those most at risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention CTS. In most cases, CTS is diagnosed in patients between the ages of 50 -75+. Women are more susceptible to it than men. Other risk factors include pregnancy and jobs that involve the use of repetitive hand or wrist motions, such as hairdressers or assembly line workers.

To provide a diagnosis, chiropractors begin by presenting a questionnaire to determine any risk factors. They will conduct an assessment to “provoke” the symptoms – adding pressure over the carpal tunnel, or tapping, stretching, or poking the median nerve. In addition, neurological testing may be done to see if the patient has reduced sensation or loss of muscle strength in the area.

Chiropractors provide non-invasive treatments that may alleviate symptoms and improve function of CTS. Chiropractors may use laser, ultrasound, or shockwave therapy, or more active techniques such as nerve-gliding – a technique whereby the chiropractor will guide you through range of motion exercises to improve mobility. The use of a wrist splint may also be prescribed.

Here are some tips that you can implement at home to prevent, or if you have been diagnosed with CTS: The first step is to remove the underlying cause. Modifying activities that require prolonged, repetitive movements of the wrist and fingers. Limit the use of vibratory tools like jackhammers, floor sanders and certain air-powered tools. Educate yourself on proper ergonomics for your home or office workspaces. Lastly, take frequent breaks.

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Great Trail trekkers come through Cat and K&P trails D

r. Sonya Richmond, an ornithologist and GIS analyst with Bird Studies Canada, and her partner Sean Morton, a freelance photographer, have walked the Camino Trail in Spaiin and hiked across France.

Those walks might seem long, but they are nothing compared to the walk they are chronicling on the website “comewalkwithus. online”. Last year they sold their house and began a trek across the Great Trail, the new name for what was formerly called the Trans Canada Trail.

They began their trek on the east coast of Newfoundland late last winter and made their way across Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New

Brunswick and ended up in Riviere duLoup, Quebec, 100 kilometres east of Quebec City.

After house sitting in London, Ontario in the late fall and early winter, as Sonya carried on her work for Bird Studies Canada, they were going to start out from Riviere du Loup, but with COVID-19 starting to have its impact in Canada in early March, they were uncertain about travelling from Ontario to Quebec, and about trekking across the country during a pandemic. They delayed their departure, finally decided to set out from Ontario instead of Quebec this year, hoping to double back next year to do the section in central and west Quebec.

A couple of weeks ago, they made their way from Smiths Falls and travelled along the Cataraqui Trail to the Harrowsmith junction, and then up the K&P trail to Sharbot Lake, before taking the Trans Canada west through Mountain Grove, Arden and Kaladar, on their way to Tweed and Peterborough, where they are now. They are headed to Toronto and they will head north from Toronto to Sudbury before heading due west towards Lake Superior.

One of the goals of heir trek is to “inspire youth to reconnect to nature,” she said in an email to the News a couple of weeks ago.

They were planning to meet with groups, through schools and outdoors organisations, as they cross the country, but that is not possible this year. They will be conducting some Zoom seminars, however, and have been posting a detailed blog, as well as other material, on their website.

They are also intent on raising awareness about the importance of protecting migratory birds and bird habitats such as the Boreal Forest, as well as protecting areas of Scientific and Environmental Importance (IBAs).

“We emphasize the many opportunities available for becoming active participants in the vibrant outdoor recreation, conservation, and Citizen Science communities across Canada. Our focus is on connecting families and youth to nature through birding, promoting healthy active lifestyles, and inspiring a passion to become lifelong explorers, outdoor enthusiasts, and sustainable stewards of the nation’s resources,” Sonya said. the best way to follow them is through their website comewalkwithus.online.

And they are contacting the media along the way, which led them to the Frontenac

Dr. Sonya Richmond and Sean Mortron at the Cat News.

“Apart from the Confederation Trail in PEI, this has been the best maintained section we have seen,” Sonya said.

Sonya and Sean captured their impressions of the Cat and K&P trails in blog entries and photos.

Those entires present the impressions of the Frontenac Trail system from outside observers, with a keen eye for birds, turtles, insects, and mammals along the way, as well as the people who use the trail.

And they came through at an interesting time. Not only is the trail at its peak for wildlife, it is also at peak use from hikers, bikers, ATV’ers and others, in the COVID-19 timeframe, before parks were even opened up.

According to Robert Charest, who rides much of the Cat trail often, and the K&P occasionally as well, trail traffic is about triple what it has been in previous years.

A number of their blog entires are reprinted below Cat Trail “Shortly after Little Lake we came to a stretch of trail with water on both sides. A Leopard Frog crouched in the shade of the grass at the edge of the raised gravel trail.

Five Midland Painted Turtles basked on logs in the middle of the ponds, and a couple Snapping Turtles hugged the far shore. The dry call of a Belted Kingfisher sounded from a dead tree on the edge of the marsh, and the deep calls of Bullfrogs reverberated below. Eastern Kingbirds, American Goldfinches, an Eastern Phoebe, a Baltimore Oriole, and plenty of Red-winged Blackbirds moved busily about. Yellow water lilies were in full bloom, their solid cups contrasting with the black water below. Amid all that beauty, one of the highlights was seeing dozens of Garter and Water Snakes basking in the vegetation

Trail interest sparks new business venture, cycle tours G reg and Arlette Rodgers have kept themselves busy with volunteer efforts in the past few months as business at the Rockhill B&B in Sharbot Lake has dwindled due to the pandemic.

This has given Greg some time to pursue an idea that might be a good one to launch this particular summer since it is based on trails and bicycles. The idea is not new, it is something that is well established in Quebec.

It is called Frontenac Trail Tours, and involves developing a schedule of day long, overnight, and multi-night guided or self guided tours along the K&P trail and other routes, starting at the Rockhill in Sharbot Lake and going as far as Wolfe Island.

“The idea is to provide accommodation, food, and anything else cyclists require so they can enjoy the ride and culinary attrac

tions, artists and artisans, and wildlife along the way” said Greg Rodgers.

The business has just been launched on Social Media and Rodgers is still developing the first few tours, but he hopes to have the first tour off the ground by early July and will be adding more as the summer unfolds.

“For this to work it involves partnerships with tourist friendly businesses along the routes, but it will also benefit those businesses and the community as a whole. And it will show how trails are an economic driver,” he said.

Rodgers sees the possibility of expanding the tours to the fall and winter with ATV and Snowmobile based tour packages.

Look for the Frontenac Trail Tours to have a full launch in the coming weeks.

at the trail sides. Sean isn't a fan of snakes, and over the course of the day we saw many, many snakes, some of which were over two feet long.”

“Just past this point we came to the 'Escarpment Rest Stop', provided courtesy of the Davies Charitable Foundation. This delightful spot consisted of a stone staircase leading up to a bench with a beautiful view.

On the rock wall was the quote "Be tough yet gentle, humble yet bold, swayed always by beauty and truth."

And then on the K&P “When we emerged from the cool green tunnel of deciduous forest into an open cattail marsh, we stopped to watch one of the many Eastern Kinglets we've been seeing in this area. Looking up, we unexpectedly spotted a large White-tailed Deer standing on a rocky promontory on the far shore, it's rich reddish coat seeming to glow in the overcast morning.”

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“When the nearly full moon rose over the marsh, an Eastern Whip-poor-will began singing loudly above the tent! Whip-poor-wills breed in sync with the full moon, so apparently their eggs hatch approximately 10 days before a full moon. Apparently, nestlings are not kept in the nest, but dispersed to make it more difficult for predators to consume an entire brood.”

North to Godfrey.

“We were passed by lots of side-by-sides and a few dirt bikes today, but everyone who passed us slowed right down, gave a small wave, and a few people asked if we were okay. It was really nice to experience a trail section where ATV users and hikers could co-exist in harmony. It brought back fond memories of Newfoundland.

“One particularly interesting marsh we stopped beside was inhabited by two pairs of Great Crested Flycatchers. One pair was busily going to and from their cavity nest, which was located in a snag out in the marsh.”

Tichborne “This morning arrived with a vigorous and loud chorus of birdsong courtesy of a Rosebreasted Grosbeak, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Wood-pewee, and Veery, all in close proximity to the tent.

The definitive whistle of a train was the final call to get up and begin the day.

Sharbot Lake At the edge of Sharbot Lake we paused in a forested section of trail, between two rocky ledges. The exposed granite walls were damp and glistening from the recent rain, setting off the pale green lichen on their sides. Shafts of sunlight lit up the light green ferns, grasses, and wildflowers growing on the ledges.

Mountain Grove “On the far side of town, just as the rain began, we spotted an enormous Snapping Turtle on the trail up ahead. It was standing tall, with all four legs extended, like it was trying to impersonate a coffee table. We watched in horror as two ATVs approached the turtle, but they stopped, and one the riders jumped down and moved the protesting turtle off the path! This made us very happy.

Honouring Our

Graduates They have worked hard and will not have the same opportunity to celebrate their achievement that graduates in other years have enjoyed. We want to take this opportunity to mark their achievements.

On Thursday, June 25, the Frontenac News will be publishing a special graduation section in the paper and on Frontenacnews.ca.

Area Graduates from Kindergarten, Primary or Secondary, and College or University are invited to submit a picture and text to info@frontenacnews.ca (include graduation in the subject line)

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Birthday

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Colton, Mary Louise

Happy Birthday Ernie!

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Armstrong Thank you to everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 90th Birthday.

Thank for the visits, phone calls, cards, gifts & flowers. Special thanks to Rev. Ronald Hun, Francis Smith. Very special Thank You to Alison Bently who did the planning & decorating. It was a wonderful day.

Ethel

June 1, 1936 - May 8, 2020 Mary lost her courageous battle with cancer on May 8, 2020. Loving wife of Arnold Colton for over 60 years.

Mother of Christine, Dianne, Therese, Michelle (Wally), Natalie, and Gerard.

Grandmother (Nanny) of Matthew, Tabitha, Aaron, Ethan and Sarah.

Remember my smile, remember my face Remember the fun I brought to this place, Cherish your time with people you cannot replace, Embrace life with laughter, kindness, and grace.

Sincere thanks for all the love and support from family and friends, as well as to the ladies of Beta Sigma Phi, the sorority Mary was a member of for 30 years. She formed many dear friendships through this wonderful group of sisters.

Lastly, thank you to all the staff at Kingston General Hospital, Burr Clinic, and Providence Care Kingston.

Mary’s celebration of life will be announced at a future date.

Well Wishes Thank You ~ Hermer On behalf of the Hermer families and myself, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those for their calls, cards, visits, flowers and food. Your kindness, sympathy and condolences mean so much to us at this hard time in the loss of our brother. Rest in Peace (Wink) Steven.

Donna Virgin

STEWART The family of the late Sunday Stewart would like to thank everyone for their kind gestures of emails, cards, phone calls, food, gifts and hugs.

Your kindness won’t be forgotten.

Jamie, Dustin, Jon and Cecelia Stewart.

To our friends at St. James Anglican Church It is with deep sadness that we want to share with you in the loss of your beloved church and the many special memorials that are gone. We will continue to hold you up in our prayers as you deal with this in the days ahead and please know that we are here to help in any way we can.

The congregation of Parham United Church

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Graduation Graduation ~ Gemmill Scott and Alison Gemmill are proud to announce the graduation of their Daughter (step), Sierra Gemmill, from Carleton University, Ottawa.

Sierra received a Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology and Criminal Justice Degree April 2020.

Sierra has been working for Ontario Parks as a Park Warden at Sandbanks Park, Picton for the last 3 summer seasons and is pursuing a career with Canadian Border Services Agency.

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Continued from page 5 hugs to you and know you will remain Parham Strong.

• It should renew our faith In policing as the Hit and Run driver that ended the life and Wayne Kimberly, in January, was finally apprehended.

• Since this pandemic began, we have been told that the lack of traffic on our streets has resulted in an awakening of our environment and our wildlife in Urban areas. I think it must be true for rural areas, as well. We had 2 medical trips to Kingston in the past week and travelled along Long Lake Road. Both times, at the side of the road, sat a small Red Fox Mum with her active Kit, rolling and summersaulting in the nearby foliage. There have been numerous sightings of bears on Kennebec Lake and now we have reports from our Lake community that there have been 2 sightings here, as well. We personally had a visit from a small spike horned deer, last weekend, using the property next door, as his personal buffet. Keep your eyes peeled as you may have a special visitor, a well.

• Vernon Scott held Sunday services in Arden and Sydenham last weekend with limited attendance, and hopes it will continue.

• Fire permits are available in Sharbot Lake, at the Petro Canada Station and at the Esso Station. Permits are required for ALL burning, which incudes camp fires.

• Do the best you can until you know better, and when you know better, be better.

• Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have signed up for the delicious Rib dinner through Sharbot Lake and Rural Frontenac.

CLOYNE

Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Through the Roof Ministries is inviting the community to join in each Saturday morning at 10 am for an exciting time of prayer on Zoom with Pastor Joe. Send him your email to- revjoseph.jdj@gmail.com and he will invite you through your email 5 minutes before we begin! We are planning to begin Sunday Services by July 5th.

Keep in touch for further details soon.

• A new store in town! Harlowe Green is a small sustainable living shop and refillery in Harlowe with the proprietor working from home. Visit their website harlowegreen.com, or their Facebook page where you can order clean living products from a number of different companies (almost all are Canadian companies with Canadian ingredients and manufacturing), healthy (for you and the environment) ingredients, and almost all plastic-free. The refillery concept is to bring and fill up your own container so that you save money on the packaging that is included in every product's pricing, and the plastic waste/ production. You can order items for contactless pickup in Harlowe, or contactless delivery in the local area as well. Refills by appointment or most summer Saturdays from 9am-1pm unless they are doing "pop ups" in different local towns as well).

• Holden’s Hearth At Home would like to welcome Stephanie and Michael, the new owners of Finnegan’s General Store 613336-2500 (formally Grands) to the community. Whether it is flowers, pizza, ice cream or other sundries you are looking for drop in to say “hi” to Stephanie and Mike. They are truly looking forward to seeing you.

• Good news; the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve is having a star gazing event on Saturday June 20, 2020 .

This will be a star gazing event and not a

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daytime event as was originally planned!

Also you will be unable to look through the telescopes to present spread of Covid but there will be a computer that you can watch what the telescope to set to live. As with everything there are some items that need to be shared: 1. If you are feeling unwell you need to stay home 2. If you have a face mask please bring it.

3. Physical distancing will be practiced 4. Only 10 people will be allowed on the pad at any one time. This includes our astronomers.

5. Please bring your patience. As we never know how many people will be there you need to be prepared to take your turn 6. The washrooms will be thoroughly cleaned before this event!

• Pine Meadow has great news: With new direction from the Government of Ontario Pine Meadow is putting further Visiting Protocols into place. While they have remained COVID-19 free, they would like to keep it that way. Scheduled supervised visits will continue, however there are a few things to be mindful of; there will be ONLY 1 visitor per person and face masks are mandatory. All visitors must attest to having been tested negative to COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Visits must be scheduled through Amanda Miles at 613-3369120 ext. 226 or ammiles@extendicare. com. Let’s keep our loved ones healthy and safe!

• Land O’Lakes Community Services would like to thank Chris and David Winney for volunteering their time for the last two and a half months. Their commitment to our community and to the Meals On Wheels Program is greatly appreciated!

• A big THANK YOU to Charlene and Team Foodland for their dedication to the community with their delivery grocery program. This temporary service will be ending on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Customers are invited to use Foodland’s curb-side service.

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

• The Denbigh Library now has curbside pick up. You may request your titles by calling the library at 613 333 1426, visiting addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca, or emailing the library at denbighl@hotmail. com. You will need a library card to place books on hold. If you do not have a library card, simply contact the library. Returns must be deposited in the drop box. Visit the Addington Highlands Public Library facebook page for hours and full details.

• The in-library Ancestry is temporarily available for in-home use. Check it out on the library facebook page for info.

• The TD Summer Reading Club for kids will be held online this year. You can register your children for this free program now by clicking the link on the library facebook page, or visiting tdsummerreadingclub.ca.

(PS Apologies for the incorrect date last week, registration began on June 15th).

• Interested in learning a new language?

Go to the library facebook page for Mango languages, where you can enjoy a free trial until June 30th. It is click and go, no account necessary!

• The County of Lennox & Addington Economic Development Office is launching a new shop local campaign. Businesses are encouraged to visit the Addington Highlands facebook page and follow the link to provide their business information.

• The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, June 23rd.

Please contact Gail ahead of time at 613 333 2224. The food will be packed and ready to go by 11am. You are asked to wait in your car and take turns picking up your food. Thank you for your cooperation in this, as we work to continue to make the food bank available.

• Wishing all dads a Happy Father's Day! Enjoy your day!

June 18, 2020

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

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At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

FOR SALE WHAN FARMS Roadside Stand now OPEN Wednesdays 2pm to 6pm Saturdays 10am to 2pm Seasonal Produce, Fresh Eggs. Weekly Vegetable baskets available 3345 Long Lake Rd., Mountain Grove Call 613-876-5646

HELP WANTED WANTED, SWIM INSTRUCTOR For 3 kids at cottage on Little Marble Lake, Cloyne. $50 for each 1 hour class. Would prefer at least 3 classes a week. Email liezl_jonathan@hotmail. com with qualifications and availability.

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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FLEA MARKET TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 & Ardoch RD. Drop in, stay safe. 613-479-0341

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD, New truss rafters for 24’x24' building, 613-268-2207 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

Township of Central Frontenac REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is an invitation by the Township of Central Frontenac to prospective respondents to submit quotations for the following projects.

Former Hinchinbrooke Fire Station, 1164 Wagarville Rd. Entire roof, new steel and removal of interior fixtures and finishes.

Hinchinbrooke Baseball Park, 1164 Wagarville Rd. New soffit in pavilion

ANYTHING METAL

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

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea.

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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

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

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Township of Central Frontenac Downtown Revitalization Coordinator The Township of Central Frontenac is currently seeking a Coordinator for a 12 month term to implement a downtown revitalization process for the village of Sharbot Lake, aimed at strengthening the commercial sector, improving the physical environment and promoting activities that will add to the community’s enjoyment of their downtown and local quality of life.

Under the direction of the Manager of Public Works, the Coordinator will work with the Central Frontenac Economic Development Committee and liaise with businesses and downtown residents regarding strategic projects, and lead communications and engagement regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project.

Sharbot Lake Medical Centre, 1005 Medical Centre Rd. Foundation and drainage repairs

Highly qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Oso Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Small portion of roof, new steel to cover remaining shingles.

Public Works Department by email: hrobinson@centralfrontenac.com no later than 4pm, Thursday June 25, 2020.

Oso Hall, 1107 Garrett St. New drywall ceiling, lights and insulation.

Please visit the Township of Central Frontenac Website for more information.

Deadline for Questions: July 3, 2020 4:00 PM local time

www.centralfrontenac.com

Deadline for Issuing Addenda: July 10, 2020 4:00 PM local time Submission Deadline: July 17, 2020 4:00 PM local time Anticipated Execution of Agreement: To be determined Proof of Insurance is required: Two million liability and WSIB clearance For project specifications or questions contact: Andy Dillon, adillon@ centralfrontenac.com

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• Do you have any announcements or • community news? Share them with others in our community column. All submisMarilyn Goodberry 613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com sions to the column are most welcome.

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• Today marks the 85th day of isolation Deadlines for inclusions are Monday and still going! mornings of each week.

• A few restrictions have been lifted this Remember to stay safe and healthy! past week.

• We welcome the reopening of Harrowsmith Cut & Style, Susan's Family Hair Care, and Wayne's Barbershop.

Please call for an appointment and be patient. They are all catching up with their regular clientele under strict COV-19 restrictions.

• We also welcome Robyn Lindsay (formerly with E-Clips) who has opened a new hair salon in her home, 2917 Holleford Road (613-483-1545).

• Have you missed going to yard sales?

Don't miss out on finding that special treasure. This weekend, Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st, the Lloyd's are having a moving sale, 1046 McCallum Rd., Sydenham from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm each day.

• Happy Anniversary to Kathy & Dale Pixley!

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Transportation Coordinator ($38,025 - $46,298) Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC) is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community.

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for arranging rides for seniors and adults with physical disabilities to and from SFCSC programs and services as well as medical, shopping and social rides for those who reside in the Township of South Frontenac and rural Kingston.

The Coordinator administers all rides (approx. 5700 annually), provides direction and supervision to the volunteer drivers and supports volunteer recruitment.

This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position based in Sydenham, ON. Please reference our website for the full job description and requirements: https:// www.sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities

Volunteer Coordinator ($38,025 - $46,298) Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, role placement and oversight of 150-200 volunteers. The Coordinator works closely with all departments to provide volunteer management support such as training, recognition, evaluation and performance management solutions.

This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position based in Sydenham, ON. Please reference our website for the full job description and requirements: https:// www.sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities

Requirements: • Completed post-secondary education related to community or social services preferred. Relevant combination of skills and experience will also be considered.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity and respect in all interactions.

• Strong functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Experience using Google Maps.

• Knowledge of South Frontenac and rural Kingston roads.

Requirements: • Completed post-secondary education relevant to the role preferred.

Relevant combination of skills and experience will also be considered.

• Training and/or Certification in Volunteer Management a definite asset.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity and respect in all interactions.

• Effective interviewing and listening skills required.

• Strong functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to: heather.rogers@ sfcsc.ca. Indicate position in subject line. Applications are due by: June 19th, 2020.

To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to: heather.rogers@ sfcsc.ca. Indicate position in subject line.

Applications are due by: June 19th, 2020

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – Please notify Heather Rogers if you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment and selection process.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – Please notify Heather Rogers if you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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n 1987 on a warm sunny Sunday afternoon two girls were playing in their favourite park in London, England. The girls were competing to see who could swing the highest when a group of white men approached the fenced playground. The men jumped over the fenced area and began yelling obscene and racist profanities. “Oye, you stinking Paki, go back to where you came from!.” By then the girls had stopped swinging. They slowly etched towards the closest part of the fence hoping to jump over and run. The men noticed and began running towards them. Just as the first girl made it over the fence a large bulky man pulled the second one back. Fear completely gripped her knowing she could not escape.

The man began demanding her to repeat what he said, “say you’re a disgusting Paki!

Say it!”. Meanwhile, the first girl refused to leave and so a skinny lanky man hopped over and pushed her against the fence. He was so close that she felt his chest against her back. She felt his warm breath against her neck and she could smell the scent of cigarettes from his clothes. She was terrified. As both girls stared with fear in each others eyes, they knew they were utterly helpless. All they could do was give into the mens demands. They were made to repeat the most vulgar profanities, things they didn’t even understand. Luckily a woman walking her dog saw the girls in trouble and began to yell. The men let go of the girls and walked away. These girls were seven and I was one of those girls.

That day in the park was the first day I learned I was different and have been reminded of it all through my life. That moment was life changing for me. I had never felt fear, sadness, anger, helplessness, shame, embarrassment, loneliness and guilt all at the same time. In that moment I lost a part of my innocence. For the first time, I knew the colour of my skin made me more vulnerable to physical harm, emotional harm and consequently mental harm. For the first time I understood why my parents pushed me to study harder, work harder, have good habits and be strong. For the first time I understood white privilege.

I know my experiences do not even come close to the overt and subtle racism that Black and Indigenous communities suffer and I do not wish this article to diminish the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. However, as a daughter of economically successful South Asian parents I’m able to speak from a position of power and privilege. This is why I hope my story will raise awareness and act as a voice for those left unheard.

I am British and Canadian. I am a human rights lawyer advocating for equality and justice for all human beings. I have lived in over ten countries. I have visited over fourty five countries and travelled through hundreds of regions. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a wife. I am a mother. I am a friend. I am a Brown Woman.

When my parents decided to move to Canada, I foolishly believed the racism would stop. It did not for them and it did not for me. I would like to say my childhood experience was free from racism, but that would be a lie. From the day I began school till today there are those who judge and treat me differently because I am a Brown Woman.

I grew up in Sharbot Lake and can say I had a relatively happy childhood. I had good friends, amazing teachers and people were generally welcoming and accepting.

However, to say my childhood experience was free from racism, would be a lie. There were incidents when I was the victim of racial bullying and name calling. I remember children calling me “Pocahontas”. I remember when classmates would leave thumb tacks on my chair to sit on. I remember the

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day a good friend in High School called me a “Stupid Paki”.

My childhood experiences led me to believe that if I worked hard. If I made something of myself then those accomplishments would erase my Browness. It did not. Till today, I’m constantly judged through a different lens.

I’ll never forget the times I was reminded of being a Brown Woman. The day I was stopped from boarding a flight at LAX airport, because I looked “suspicious”. The day a white male client refused to see me because he was expecting “someone else”. The day a white colleague told me to “lighten up” after my white male boss made an inappropriate sexist and racist remark about a client.

I have become resigned to accept certain behaviours; To be served in a restaurant after a white customer even though I arrived first. To be followed around in posh stores because they believe I may steal something. To be regularly stopped and frisked at security checks in airports. To be told to wait in line while a white person is ushered in before me.

It is true when they say what doesn’t break you makes you stronger. Life has forced me to work hard, be resilient, strong and confident. My experiences are why I chose to advocate for human rights. Through my career and time abroad I’ve seen and experienced first hand the impact racism has on individuals, communities and whole countries. I’ve watched Arabs mistreat Indian and Black minorities working in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for cheap labour. I’ve watched and worked on cases involving Black South African’s raping and murdering White farmers. I have been in restaurants and stores in India where employees served Chinese and Black customers with a smile while racially slurring them in Hindi. I worked on a land claim in Australia where aboriginals were fighting to own rights to land taken from them during colonization. I’ve seen a Muslim man beat up a Sikh man because of his race. I’ve seen Romani (gypsies) being spat, kicked and dragged across the floor in Hungary. After 21 years I know that racism is not just a White, Black, Brown, American, Canadian, or Regional problem. It is a Global problem. It’s a disease that has encroached itself into every corner of the World.

In Canada, we are good at smugly pointing to our neighbours in the South and claiming Racism isn’t a problem here, but it is. Racism is deeply routed in the fabric of our society, our history and systems. A lot of our attitudes and beliefs are shaped when

young. When our family members or friends express racist opinions, it’s common to become conditioned and take on and express those views ourselves. Have you heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”? It is a lie. When I was ten years old we went to a birthday party in Toronto. Vijay, an Indian boy was quite angry at me and my cousins for not practicing our faith. He was so passionate. We couldn’t understand why. We just wanted to play. First, we ignored him, but then eventually told him to get lost. A week later my mum received a phone call.

Vijay had hung himself. He hung himself because children at school were teasing him over his accent, the colour of his skin and because he wore a joora (child turban).

Vijay was 13. Till to date I wish I had tried to understand his anger. Till to date I regret we told him to leave. Words don’t simply cause harm. Words can kill.

Having experienced and seen many incidents of racism across the World, it has made me ralize how fortunate I am to be living in Sharbot Lake. This community has embraced us and showed a tremendous outpouring of support and love for me and my family. For me, this town represents how society can and should overlook skin colour. However, 45 kilometres away I had an eye opening experience while I was out shopping with my daughter.

As we waited to pay, I was distracted and didn’t read the sign informing customers to

wait before proceeding to cash. Having not read the sign I moved forward and was instantly scolded by the white cashier. “Did you read the sign? It’s there for your’s and others safety” Naturally, I apologized. When we were finally asked to move forward the cashier lectured me about the importance of the sign. She told me that her City had zero cases because its residents were following the rules. When my daughter took notice of her speaking to me I told the cashier that I understood as I was from Sharbot Lake.

Her response was more of a surprised question, “You’re from Sharbot Lake?”. All this time there was a white older lady behind me watching and listening. She did the exact same thing I did and proceeded to move forward while I was still paying. I waited for the cashier to scold her. She did not. Instead the customer was greeted with a friendly warm smile and a “it’s a beautiful day”. I was not surprised. I’m use to it, but what really broke my heart was when my 4 year old daughter later asked me “why was that lady mad at you and not the other lady?” In that moment I was done pretending. I was done with staying quiet as people said inappropriate comments. I was done pretending that it didn’t bother me.

Wherever you are reading this article, I beg you, please spread the message to listen and show empathy to those who are tired of experiencing racism. Show empathy and understanding to those who are fighting to simply have the same rights,

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Former SHS student posts about racism in the school (the followng was posted on Facebook

by Ben Callender, a former Sydenham High School student. It is associated with a Change-Org petition that accuses the school and school board staff of inaction in the face of racist acts in the school. As of Tuesday (Juine 16) it had garnered 4,000 signatures.) f you are someone that doesn’t think racism occurs in Sydenham and white privilege is not real, here is my story. I hope it changes your mind.

I went to Sydenham, a school that was primarily white as I could count the amount of people of colour that went there with my hands. As I went through my years I quickly learned how different I was in the eyes of those around me. I grew interests that the “stereotypical black person” would not have, whether it was the clothes I wore or the hobbies I had. This made me a target

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of many racially charged comments including “white washed black boy” or “I am the whitest black person”. Despite growing up doing similar things to those in my community I could not escape the racial discrimination and I could not stop racists from being racists.

My 3rd day of ninth grade at Sydenham, I walked through the hall alone and an older white kid decide to call me a n*****.

In grade 11 when I played soccer an opposing player said, “I could buy you”, as if I were for sale, as if I were a slave.

My sister received threats by a group of guys to our home phone suggesting that she belonged hanging in the tree outside our house.

My brother got called out at parties for being black and threatened by guys he had never even spoken to before.

Its easy to believe racism doesn’t exist if

it is not happening to you, however if you didn’t know this went on you know now, so do something about it.

There are some still in the limestone district school board who struggle, there is a petition that tells the school board that

kids of our colour need help and they need the school boards help to get through what they are going through. The link to this petition is in my bio, sign if you want to help us with this movement.

Mazinaw swim program T he Mazinaw Lake Swim Program has been in operation since 1972 when it was formed by local parents after the drowning of two local youth. This program has provided vital swimming and water safety instruction to local youth for generations. It is with heavy hearts that the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program Committee has decided to cancel lessons for the 2020 season due to Covid-19.

The committee is working hard with the

swim instructors to have virtual water safety tips, contests, and a virtual swim-a-thon.

Please follow us @MazinawSwim on twitter or instagram or join the Facebook group.

Information will be posted regularly on our website mazinawswim.com. If you have any questions, please email us at mazinawlakeswimprogram@gmail.com Thanks for your understanding. Looking forward to having lessons return in 2021.

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News & Public Notices

FINAL TAX NOTICES Reminder – Final Tax Notices to Be Issued in August The mailing of the Final tax bill has been deferred from the beginning of June to the beginning of August 2020, with installment due dates for the final tax bill moved to August 31st, 2020 & October 30th, 2020.

LAKE ECOSYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Township of South Frontenac is now recruiting for committee members for the newly created Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee. See the Terms of Reference on the website under News & Public Notices. Deadline for applications is Thursday, July 16, 2020.

EXCESS CARDBOARD & STYROFOAM We realize that due to the increase in on-line ordering, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal.

Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup. Any more than Three (3) bundles or loose cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open.

Alternatively, excess cardboard may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION: COVID-19 INFECTIOUS DISEASE During this difficult time, the Township is asking everyone in our community to take physical distancing seriously, especially around vulnerable populations and to stay at home to reduce the likelihood of further transmission. This includes: • self-isolation, • maintaining at least 2 metre distance from others, • avoiding all unnecessary travel, washing your hands often, • regularly disinfecting high touch zones in shared spaces in your home.

By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained.

WASTE FACILITIES As of May 4th, 2020, the Township reopened the following landfill sites to the public. We ask that residents continue to follow Public Health recommendations and use the landfill for critical or essential drop-offs only. For the sake of our frontline staff, please remain at home if you are sick or should be in self-isolation.

• The Portland waste disposal site located at 6085 Road 38 in Verona will now be open every Saturday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with the exception of holidays). This site accepts cash and debit, however, debit transactions are encouraged at this time. This site also accepts brush free of charge.

• The Loughborough waste disposal site located at 1818 Norway Rd in Perth Road is now open every Saturday and Monday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with the exception of holidays). This site accepts cash only.

• Green Bay; Salem & Bradshaw Landfills remain closed for the time being.

• The Household Hazardous waste depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is now open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS For Planning applications - the Township will be utilizing Zoom technology to conduct virtual/electronic public meetings that meet requirements under the Planning Act. Updates about the timing of Committee of Adjustment meetings and how to register to attend electronically will be available on our website: https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-forbusiness/virtual-committee-of-adjustment-meetings.aspx PLANNING INQUIRIES We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development.

Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. Times for pre-consultation appointments can be made by calling extension 2224. Due to COVID-19 office closures, these consultations will be via telephone. Booking a pre-consultation appointment helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process.

THINGS TO DO SWIM AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS - CANCELLATION The Township of South Frontenac has made the difficult decision to cancel Swim and Day Camp programs for the 2020 season due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.

The cancellation comes after careful consideration from the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) regarding the safety of South Frontenac residents and staff. Following the lead of the provincial government’s recent announcement to cancel the remainder of the school year, the ECG determined the risks of offering the summer programs are too high.

For more information, see the news section on our website.

Cancellation of Canada Day Events Given the current uncertainty surrounding coronavirus and the Province extending the state of emergency, South Frontenac Council, Staff and Canada Day planning committees have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with 2020 Canada Day Events.

The cancellations include events organized by the Harrowsmith Social and Athletics Club in Centennial Park, the Storrington Canada Day Committee in Sunbury Park and the Loughborough Canada Day Committee in Sydenham Point Memorial Park.

Battersea Pumpkin Festival Cancellation Given the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus and the Province extending the state of emergency, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival Committee have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with Battersea Pumpkin Festival in 2020.

CONTINUED MEASURES – REOPENING – STAGE TWO With the recent announcement from the Province that the Kingston Frontenac/Lennox and Addington Public Health region is permitted to enter Stage 2 of reopening effective today, Friday, June 12, 2020, the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) has been working to establish a practical local response.

Updates and changes in service delivery for South Frontenac related to our region’s Stage 2 Reopening will include the following: • Starting June 13th, The Point Park washroom facilities are opened at 8:30 a.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m. daily. All other locations will have portable toilets.

• The use of public beaches is permitted effective June 12, 2020. Plans for installing buoys at the beaches are being made; however docks will not be installed at this time to in order to promote physical distancing.

• The South Frontenac Museum is also permitted to re-open. The Township and the Museum Executive Board are currently working out logistics for a reopening plan that will offer both a safe and enriching experience for visitors. More details for the Museum reopening will be announced soon.

• Users of these facilities must adhere to the provincially mandated maximum of 10-person group size, physically distance themselves by two meters, and wear a mask in situations where physical distancing is challenging.

• Play structures will remain closed.

• Due to the limitations and restrictions on activities permitted to occur at community facilities, the Township’s community centres and halls will remain closed at this time.

Summer time in South Frontenac is often a highlight for members of the community, and it is clear that this summer is going to look different given the cancelation of large scale events and programs. However, with the easing of some restrictions announced, the Township is confident in its ability to reopen certain amenities in a safe manner.

Municipal Offices Reopening to the Public The Township of South Frontenac will reopen its offices to coincide with the reopening of most other places of business.

Effective Monday June 22nd, 2020 at 8:00 am, the Township will reopen its office doors in the Village of Sydenham and on Keeley Road to the public. Steps are being taken to ensure we all remain safe and that our staff and facilities are prepared for the public’s return. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate new protocols.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – July 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation NEW – Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Registration will close at noon on the day of each meeting.

TENDERS TENDER NO PS-2020-16 – KEELEY ROAD RENOVATIONS – 2490 KEELEY ROAD Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on July 8, 2020, addressed to Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Neil Carbone, 4432 George St, Sydenham Ontario, clearly marked PS-2020-16 – Keeley Road Renovations. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website.

INVITATION TO TENDER PS-2020-23 FOR 2020 GUIDERAIL PROGRAM Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., June 24th, 2020, ATT: Neil Carbone, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0 - PS-2020-23- 2020 Guiderail Program Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net

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In Praise of Snakes, like Tito M

eet Tito. He’s one of almost countless snakes I’ve seen around our place this spring, the tip of a craggy Canadian Shield peninsula on Buck. Tito, a juvenile ratsnake, is not the longest or the shortest, but he’s far and away the most audaciously marked – he got his name because his stunning scales reminded me of the snake version of mariachi band performer. He loves to climb trees and eats primarily small mammals, and birds.

Tito doesn’t know how well he’s got it being born when he was. You see in the late 1900s there was a war that raged against snakes – back then it was truly an inter-species conflict, albeit completely one-sided. Everyone around the lake seemed to kill any manner of snake they saw. It was like Whacking Day every day across most of cottage country.

Over the years fortunately most former snake killers have reformed. When you see the problems in the world nowadays, it is easy to understand there’s plenty worth fearing without wasting time on illogical stuff like snakes.

Snakes are in fact some of our closest and most-valued neighbours here in South Frontenac. In this time of plague, I’m sure most reasonable people would agree a few snakes around is better than a return of the Black Death, to say nothing of the damage mice can inflict on rural properties each year. Without snakes, especially Tito and other Pantherophis spiloides, or gray ratsnakes, as they are more commonly known, we’d be overrun by rodents.

Well, er, I guess saying it is “correctly” known as the gray ratsnake, would be more accurate. Some folks call them pilotsnakes and others oaksnakes. I like most grew up calling them black ratsnakes – or simply black snakes. Ontario’s largest snake, mature adults are primarily dark black (especially here in the Northern part of the range), with or without faint traces of a pattern, to dark or medium gray, but can also include pale brown to almost white with distinct brown and gray blotches. Younger snakes, like Tito, are a beautiful mix of black, gray and white.

According to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, two populations of gray ratsnakes in Ontario are in trouble.

The one that matters to us in this neck of the woods is the threatened Frontenac Axis population. “Threatened” means the species lives in the wild in Ontario, is not endangered, but is likely to become endangered if steps are not taken to address factors threatening it.

The most significant threats to the gray ratsnake are the loss and fragmenting of habitat and persecution by people.

Other serious threats include motor vehicles and the destruction of suitable hibernation sites. Since ratsnakes hibernate in groups at the same site year after year, destroying these

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sites can have a large impact on the local population. The gray ratsnake is slow to mature and reproduce, which may also inhibit recovery of this species.

This year is our first getting to live here since buying our place in 2017. It’s clear the snake population has done quite well since the dark days of the last century. I am extremely impressed with nature’s ability to rebound, it’s not uncommon for me to see five or six different snakes in the course of a day across all three primary species we’ve got here, including the northern common watersnake and the eastern gartersnake. Two or three decades ago, I recall we could go all summer and see fewer than 10 snakes. That said you can see the same trend in the deer population as hunting, unfortunately in this case, slips further away from mainstream life for most Canadians. The result is an animal explosion. Deer are everywhere nowadays, and so are deer ticks.

Our interaction with nature is near chaos at best. All actions have consequences, intended or otherwise. Pests notwithstanding, my rule of thumb is that it’s alright to kill almost

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he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has made a significant seizure of illegal drugs in Perth.

On June 11, 2020, members of the Street Crime Unit, assisted by Lanark Detachment officers, executed a search warrant at a residence on Cockburn Street. One person was arrested at that location and another was arrested during a traffic stop in the area.

Police seized a quantity of suspected purple fentanyl, cannabis and cannabis resin, as well as over $5000 in Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking.

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any animal you want, providing you’re operating within the bounds of the law and as long as you or someone else intends to make use of the meat. If we follow this guideline and give Mother Nature a little room to breathe, there should always be enough nature for those who want to observe it and those who want to eat it. And maybe even a few less folks who fear it.

So unless you’re auditioning for the next season of Alone or Les Stroud in a survival situation, let’s leave the snakes be, okay?

By the way, according to the Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians the record gray ratsnake is 84.25 inches (214 cm). I bet if we all stay vigilant there’s a world record to be found, as stories of seven-plus-footers are not uncommon in our region.

Legion Branches, Ontario Command Continue to Support Veterans The Royal Canadian Legion, Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries in Ontario Command continue to support our Veterans and their families through these trying times.

We understand that during this time of crisis there are needs and financial distress and we remind Veterans and their families that the Royal Canadian Legion is only an email away to assist. Our Provincial and Branch Service Officers will help in completing any applications for assistance free of charge.

Although our Branches and offices are closed to the public, we remain committed to provide the necessities for our Veterans. If any Veteran requires assistance they can contact their local Branch or contact direct to Ontario Command email rclontariocommand@on.legion.ca and if you provide your full contact information, someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We have Provincial staff, including Provincial Service Officers, working from home who are in contact with Veterans Affairs Canada on a daily basis.

Our mission: to serve veterans, which includes serving military and rcmp members and their families to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country.

For further information please contact email: rclontariocommand@on.legion.ca, or as listed below for individual staff: Veterans Hot Line – 437-228-4747 Homeless Veterans Program – jkemp@on.legion.ca and/or psweeny@on.legion.ca Service Bureau (Aurora) – mrohmann@on.legion.ca and/or adina@on.legion.ca Service Bureau (North Bay) – sculling@on.legion.ca and/or rabud@on.legion.ca Service Bureau (Kanata) – proyle@on.legion.ca and/or shannon@on.legion.ca

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Service Bureau (London) – rhyndman@on.legion.ca and/or dsnyders@on.legion.ca