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April 23, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 16

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Don’t expect easing of social distancing rules in KFL&A, despite low infection rate

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r. Azim Kasmani of Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, is pleased with “how seriously the residents in the region have taken to the challenge of maintaining social distancing.

In a telephone interview on Tuesday, he also said that he is heartened by how effective the distancing has been, particularly in KFL&A where there have been 59 recorded cases since the outbreak began, less than 40% of the provincial average.

In fact, there had been no cases in KFL&A for over a week, but 2 new cases in Frontenac County and 2 in Kingston, over the last 3 days, serves as a reminder that the COVID outbreak is still active in all parts of Ontario. Among the Kingston cases, is the first yet in a long-term care setting in the region, triggering a concentrated containment response. Any case in a long-term care facility is considered an ‘outbreak’ and triggers an enhanced response.

On Tuesday afternoon, Ontario’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, said that the provincial number of new cases per day needs to decrease to 200 per day or less, before the economy can re-open. With a population of about 1/75 of the province as a whole, the equivalent number of new cases in KFL&A would be 2 – 3 new cases per day. Even with new cases over the last couple of days, KFL&A has been below the provincial target for re-opening the economy for two weeks.

“While there is talk of Ontario having reached its peak, it is more like the first peak

Sharbot Lake playground and beach - forbidden territory until further notice in a mountain range. We expect things to go up and down,” said Dr. Kasmani. “But I must say that the experience in KFL&A with distancing, case and contact management, and quarantining people as needed, has worked very well. I was a bit skeptical about how well these measures would work, but the illness has been really responsive. Contact tracing does work.”

Even with the favourable local numbers, Dr. Kasmani said that altering any of the social distancing restrictions is not likely to take place in the near future, even though he recognises that social distancing and the economic shut-down have their own negative health implications.

“We do view the whole health picture of individuals, of course. COVID is one of the

aspects of health, but we need to keep others in mind within the context of the physical distancing measures. Keeping trails open, so people can get outside, continues to be a priority.”

But he does not see opening playgrounds, for example, as a viable option right away.

“Playgrounds are less ideal in terms of ways we can maintain our health because they create distancing issues from children on playground equipment, multiple families, etc.”

He also said that there are concerns about opening up cottage country because of the potential for stress on resources in rural locations, maybe not as much in South Frontenac, where he lives, but in places like North Frontenac where the ratio of seasonal to permanent residents is greater.

“This was a recommendation from the national level and the provincial level, and it has been supported by some municipalities as well,” he said.

Once restrictions are eased, which the province will be talking about later this week, they will also be subject to tightening if the course of the virus changes.

“We would like to see elective surgery start up again, as long as the capacity is there,” he said.

There are currently no COVID patients in KFL&A hospitals, and while hospitals are busier in other parts of the province, they have not had to transfer patients to Kingston in order to deal with the COVID-19 load.

North Frontenac shows some heart to aging fire victims Special to The News o r t h Frontenac Council held its regular meeting Friday morning with Mayor Ron Higgins, Clerk/ Planning Manager Tara Mieske and Treasurer Kelly Watkins in the Council Chambers. The rest of Council and staff members participated via Webex conferencing software.

First up on the agenda was a request from residents Bernie and Peggy James, a couple in their late 70s, to waive the fees for three minor variances, in order to rebuild their cottage on Bear Island on Big Gull Lake. The James cottage, originally built in 1969, was destroyed in a fire last Thanksgiving.

The minor variances required are to locate their existing septic system within 30 metres of a waterbody; upgrade the existing 600L tank to 800L and add a dormer style roof to the side of the “A” frame cottage, an addition that would increase the overall volume of the building but not its footprint or height.

In a letter to Council, James wrote: “As you know, we have been seasonal residents of this community for many years. My wife

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and I are in our 70s now and we find ourselves faced with this immense challenge: we suffered a traumatic fire and a tremendous loss and we are having to rebuild 40 years of work in a short period of time.

“Now, given the financial effects of Covid19, we are having to do so with significantly less financial stability than we had a few short months ago.”

The letter continues on to ask the township to waive the minor variance process or, if they cannot do that, to waive or reduce the fees associated with making the application and obtaining the subsequent building permit.

Coun. Fred Perry suggested perhaps the applicant’s insurance coverage should cover said fees and he had other concerns.

“Would we be setting a precedent here?”

Perry said. “There will be costs to us, such as an inspector having to go to the property by boat.”

“They’re just trying to re-establish what they had,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin.

“I did visit the property after the fire and I don’t think it’s the right thing to do to charge fees.”

Mieske told Council that the only thing they would be deciding in this motion would be whether or not to charge the minor variance fees. All other considerations, such as whether or not COVID-19 induced building restrictions would come into play, timelines, etc would be determined by staff once the

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Coun. John Inglis moved the fees be waived, seconded by Martin.

Council voted 5-2 to waive the fees with Coun. Wayne Good and Perry voting against.

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A request by a resident for new signage regarding bicycle safety was referred to staff to determine cost and to see if “industry standard” signs are available after questions from Good and Martin, who said: “I’m not in favour of a sign that shows two cyclists riding side-by-side.”

No sympathy for dogs A request from Gord Hunter, executive director of the Kingston Humane Society to temporarily waive animal at large fines was unanimously defeated.

“I can hear dogs running at night at my place,” said Good. “And does are heavy with fawns at this time of year.”

“I agree with Wayne,” said Martin. “Dogs are running deer.”

“I agree,” said Perry.

“I was not aware we were fining people,” said Inglis. “So my original thought was, sure, we’re not handing out fines anyway.”

“My neighbour was fined,” said Martin.

CAO Cheryl Robson said she’d received one complaint about dogs running at large.

Barriers at the beach In his capacity as liaison with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, John

Inglis reported that even though all conservation authority sites are closed, the Authority has asked for help at the Waites’ Beach site.

“There’s no tape or anything there and some irresponsible ATV operators have been tearing up the beach,” Inglis said.

“MVCA has asked if we could put up some barriers.

Manager of community development Corey Klatt told Council that he’d been in touch with the Authority.

“I told them that if they could supply the barriers, we’d see that they were installed,” he said.

Camping refunds

Klatt also told Council that although the Township hasn’t opened its Crown Land campsites for the season yet, in light of the Province’s decision not to allow camping on Crown Land until the Covid-19 crisis is over, any who has already paid for a campsite this year can ask for and receive a refund.

Fairmount Home clear of COVID – knock on wood.

In his capacity as second rep on Frontenac County Council, Martin reported that “There is no issue with Covid-19 at [County owned/operated long term care facility] Fairmount Home. Thank God.”

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The Virtual Ministry T

he Reverend Doctor Peter Bartlett came to Perth Road United Church in August of 2019 and had been leading traditional church services until the end of March when the rules changed, due to the defense against COVID 19. Peter was forced to take an approach that he and many other ministers are taking - that of creating on-line, or virtual services, his first being on Palm Sunday. In a virtual conversation with

Reverend Dr. Peter Bartlett Peter, he answered the following questions.

How did you come up with the idea of a podcast?

Well, there are many options, but I need to first serve the needs of our Perth Road United Church congregation. So, that means understanding the technical ability of our folks.

Not everyone is internet savvy, or has access to Live Streaming, so, although I first considered a live cast, perhaps on Facebook, or YouTube, I decided that an “old time radio” approach would be more accessible to more of our flock.

I pictured folks gathering around, the way that many of us used listen to the radio. The best vehicle for this approach, I decided, is a podcast. But first I had to learn a great deal to make that happen. To begin, I had to understand how to use the recording application on my computer. Then, I had to find a good online production company, as well as a good podcast site, from which to broadcast my recording onto the Perth Road United Church web-site. All of that behind the scenes stuff isn’t what’s most important for the listeners of course. People understand that we can’t replicate our regular service at the Church, no matter the technology, but they do want to hear a familiar voice or two, some inspiring music and prayer, and a reasonable Sunday message, I think. I hope this approach achieves that, both for our Perth Road congregation, and anyone else who cares to join us. It is also inspiring to see so many congregations meeting their own needs in diverse ways, and to know that through the gift of technology, we can all “visit” any service anywhere, if we are equipped to do so.

Do you have to adjust your sermon to suit a virtual congregation?

by Peter Bird

It's one thing to talk to a live congregation, so how do you adapt to talking to a virtual one?

Well, the same way many of our listeners are very likely visualizing their friends around them on a Sunday morning; I too try to visualize the folks who have gathered in the sanctuary. That makes for an interesting challenge. People are not able to see my facial expressions for example, so, I have to be expressive in how I speak in a different way than if I am standing in front of the congregation. I am also mindful of the time too. Of course, a preacher is always mindful of the time!

The podcast format also requires many takes in order to get it to a point that is suitable for posting. I find that that takes much more time than I thought it would. But, based upon the listener statistics thus far, I think we are meeting people’s needs until we are able to get back together in person.

Could you comment on the day to day work of ministry without direct human contact?

Clearly, we are all challenged these days by the lack of social contact, and it is especially difficult when people need to be visited. Of course, the restrictions on visitation apply to me, as well as anyone, so I reach out by phone, and by email, and of course in my own way through the podcast too.

But, the ministry at Perth Road has always and will always be far more than the Minister. Our little church is blessed by so many who have defined our congregation’s deep care and concern, not only for one another, but for the surrounding community. These are the bonds that currently uphold our day to day ministry from Perth Road United Church, and they will see us through these difficult times, together.

---------After hearing the podcasts, not only the congregation at Perth Road United, but non-church goers shared some comments: “He touched me greatly, went right to my centre.” The service was thoughtful and meaningful; it fit the day. It felt like you were right in the room with Peter. Others expressed missing the church family and interaction. “I miss people and singing with the choir” said one.

The podcast on Easter Sunday offered a new and interesting experience, as folks shared a virtual Communion Service. People used their own choices of bread and drinks.

Perth Road United Church holds a monthly outreach service at Brooks Landing Retirement Living. Amey Boucher, Executive Director, commented: “Brooks Landing Retirement Living remains closed to all visitors during this time, but residents are enjoying the weekly podcasts from Perth Road United Church. It helps to keep them feeling connected to the church community. Peter’s sermons are enlightening and insightful during this trying time we are all going through. We feel so supported by the church community at all times, but especially now as the church congregation has been reaching out to the residents. That support is really appreciated. We are all in this together.”

Local churches are taking different approaches.

Rev. Heather McLurg-Murphy, Minister for Inverary United Church, and Battersea United Church, (Storrington Pastoral Charge), explained how her services began by emailing copies of her service to the congregation, with hard copies being hand delivered to those who had no computers. It seemed, however, that the congregation were missing the presence and interaction of Heather and her family. So after some deliberation, she decided to go with a Facebook video service for Maundy Thursday, which has always been a spe-

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“I was a little nervous in front of the camera,” said McLurgMurphy, “but I bit the bullet and just pretended that my church family were in front of me, and I pictured myself in one of the churches, and said to myself - just do what you’ve been trained to do. I had my family for support and we were happy with the way it went. I guess that now that I’m more comfortable, I’ll continue with the Facebook broadcast, and after feedback, I’m sure this is the way to go.”

A little further west, Rev. Mike Putnam of Selby United Church, joined with three other ministers from the Napanee area to produce a 25 minute YouTube service for Good Friday. The four ministers are now managing their own individual services.

Church families have responded to this adversity in so

Reverened Heather McLurg with daughters Lauren (L) and Claire (R) many ways. Podcast, Facebook, and YouTube services all reach out and are keeping churches connected with their communities, which is so vital during this time of isolation.

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n April 14, 2020 shortly before 4:00 p.m. officers from Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint from a a vehicle that was travelconcerned motorist about ling south bound on Road 38 from Verona, Ontario. A short time later an officer located the vehicle and spoke to the driver.

As a result of the investigation Shane PETERS, a 19 year old from Central Frontenac Ontario, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug and having over 30 grams of cannabis.

The accused's driver's licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released on an undertaking to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston at a later date to answer to the charges.

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cott Reid, MP for Lanark Frontenac Kingston, is one of the longest serving MP’s in Canadian politics, and is also a student of parliamentary democracy around the world.

He has been pushing for more parliamentary oversight over the government, even during these unprecedented circumstances.

Back on March 24, the Liberal and Conservative Parties were wrangling over emergency legislation. Reid insisted on attending an emergency sitting of Parliament against his own party’s recommendation. He also said, when he arrived, that he was not going to provide the unanimous consent needed to pass an emergency relief bill in a single sitting.

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In the end, Reid did not comeSINCE back to the 1970 late night sitting and the bill passed, as expected, but the point he was making at the time was that he had the right and obligation, as an elected member of the house, to resist what he saw as a breach of the democratic principles which underpin our system.

As he wrote later that day in a post to his MP website, “Why I am in the house today”, he had “no objection to the relief measures bill passing as long as the government provides it to MPs with enough time to read and understand it.”

He wrote that the reason he made a point of attending on March 24, was because in an earlier emergency session, on March 13, measures that were passed by unanimous consent, “included two provisions which are blatantly unconstitutional. These provisions caused the House of Commons to adopt bills that had not yet been given what we call first reading.

“In other words, the House adopted bills that it had not actually seen, and whose contents were therefore unknown to the members of the House. More colloquially, the House agreed to buy a pig in a poke (or, more correctly, several pigs in a poke, since more than one bill was thereby enacted).”

At the end of the day, as the parties squabbled over the relief measures on March 24, the sitting extended into the early hours of March 25, and Reid did not show up at that late night sitting to vote against the motion.

Reid was not removed from his party caucus for showing up on March 24, which was a possible outcome. He feels he made the point that the house can resist efforts to circumvent its processes, even in the midst of a national crisis.

This week, as a debate over how Parliament will operate in the context of social distancing, Reid took the position that all MP’s could attend a session, noting that the Irish Dail is planning to rent the Dublin Convention Centre so they can allow the entire membership to participate and pass legislation.

“The Canadian Medical Association outlined how it could work. They did not recommend it be done, to be fair, but they also provided a way to do it, with distancing, masks, and other measures. I just think the House should be sitting.”

When the Canadian Parliament did meet on Monday, April 20, for a one-day session, Reid was in attendance, this time as one of the designated members of the Conservative Party.

He participated in question period, asking questions that were responded to by Health Minister Patty Hajdu, and House Leader Pablo Rodriguez.

Again, the questions related to process and accountability. Of Minster Hajdu he asked why the documents that were released to the public containing some of the data and discussions around the early government response to COVID-10, were provided with redactions that were made by the government, instead of the non-partisan law clerk of the house.

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His second question concerned the fact that parliamentary committees, which have and will be meeting through virtual means, are not able to make motions during their meetings, which is a normal part of their function. Again, Rodriguez did not give a direct answer.

After 20 years in the house, Scott Reid was not surprised that his questions were not answered.

“That is common with the Liberals, and

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the Conservatives did that as well when we were in power. The way these questions are answered, or the information they are looking for is released, id if they get picked up afterwards by politicians and the media and some pressure builds,” he said.

During the COVID crisis, Reid thinks that the government is basically telling Canadians, “’we are competent administrators’, and my view is that only oversight would allow us all to confirm that. We have learned through this crisis that when information, about what is going on, is released to the public, it has always been for the best.”

Letters Ford's crocodile tears After recovering from nausea witnessing Doug Ford's shedding of crocodile tears at the premature demise of scores of Ontario elders for which his own government bears considerable responsibility because of its gross negligence in cutting back on inspections a year ago, we are now treated to a further display of vacuous insincerity as Ford and his privately schooled, home-pampered and privileged minister of education, Stephen Lecce, fawn over Apple Corporation's munificent donation of IPads to the province's needy schoolchildren. This coming hard on the heels of Ford's recent savage attacks on the public education system, only temporarily suspended in the face of the Covid 19 virus.

If the Premier had any dignity whatsoever, he would reject this unsavoury deal from Apple, a company which is internationally notorious for its crooked accounting and serial tax evasion efforts, which in 2017 led to its being fined billions of dollars by a less sympathetic and less fawning European Union.

To add to this fatuity, Toronto based Rogers Communications, have also chipped in their penny's worth, with alleged Internet freebies for kids and help for teachers which also evoked further gushing from Ford and Lecce. This despite the fact that also in 2017, a CBC investigation revealed that senior management at Rogers had conspired with the accounting firm of KPMG to set up a massive tax dodging scam in the Isle of Man, a money laundering island in the middle of the Irish Sea, in order to bilk Canadian coffers of billions.

Naturally, both Ford and Lecce have swallowed this piece of corporate PR, hook line and sinker, because it accords with their own underhand efforts to push e-learning at the expense of students, parents and teachers who already have resoundingly rejected such nonsense!

It is high time that these kinds of 'deals'

with all their accompanying strings attached, were outlawed by legislatures and Parliament, since they clearly provide an insidious pathway as in this case towards the relentless undermining of democracy in sovereign states like Canada.

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• Folks in the village and surrounding area are busy raking and doing lots of yard cleanup some Spring cleaning, purging drawers and closets and also touching base with friends.

There seems to be one recurring theme that everyone is indulging in, though. Food prep and eating seems the topic of many conversations. Who would have thought there were 150 + recipes for chicken! One must not forget the wine, also. A friend of mine said that when this is all over, she would either be a “chef quality cook” or a raving Alcoholic.

• Congratulations to Barbie and Derek Matson for starting their Community Pantry. There idea has multiplied and many communities have now taken up the practice, as well.

• I’m sure most are aware that the Township has continued the lockdown until at least, May 31.

• We were saddened to hear of the passing of Larry “the Piano Guy” Lightstone, April 13. Larry’s love of music and musicians was well known throughout the village, and his skills and sharp wit will be missed.

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• From Pine Meadow Nursing Home: “Easter is a time when we give thanks, and we have much to be thankful for – even in this time of unprecedented challenges. The annual Pine Meadow Special Needs Golf Tournament has been cancelled due to COVID-19. While this is completely understandable, this event is a crucial and significant source of funds for Pine Meadow for many of the special activities and events for its residents – excursions, parties, activities, etc.

• To that end, an Easter Challenge has been set up: • Kim and Larry are donating $250 and are challenging all our friends, full-time and seasonal, to match their donation.

Everyone in the community is invited to pick up this challenge and run with it! Donate what you can.

• Make donations payable to & send to: Pine Meadow Special Needs Fund c/o Margaret Palimaka Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd St. Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0

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• The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, April 28th. 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.

• For the most up to date info regarding Lakelands Family Health Team hours of care, please find them on Facebook.

• AH library has posted another link for a new freebie.

World Trade Press is offering libraries a free trial until the end of July, where you can learn about food, culture, history, language and more. Head to the AH libraries Facebook page and click on the post.

• We just rapped up our maple syrup season. You never know how long the season will last, so you make it while you can, as you never know how the following year will pan out.

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• I have experienced a “Zoom meeting” with a few friends and will have to initiate more with other people. It's so much fun to get everyone involved in an audio/visual meeting by inviting them to join in an event that you have created.

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club have cancelled all events in April, May, and June. At their April meeting, the

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• Congratulations to our Frontenac Flyers PeeWee CC team, who have been named “Co-Champions” by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and will be awarded signature red hats. Due to COV-19 virus, the minor hockey playdowns for teams who reached the finals were cancelled.

• Happy birthday to Ashley Hamilton, who will be celebrating May 1st.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

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• Our Henderson fire truck, which was taken out of service in 2017 due to overall weight restriction issues, will soon be retrofitted to a medical response vehicle to offer scene support by our response teams. We surely appreciate our firefighters, paramedics and all who help us out so fantastically.

• Great to see Wally Blake’s return to health after recent heart surgery. All the best.

• Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Leon Gurnsey, who has surviving family in Henderson, and roots in our area.

• Yeast is almost impossible to buy in any stores, so Henderson folks are making this kind of bread- enjoy: • Henderson Beer bread 3 cups flour; 3 tsp. Baking powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 x 12 ounce can of beer- can use the DE-alcholized; 1/2 cup melted butter In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and sugar.

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• Sharon & Will of Freedom Farms are thinking of coordinating a Food Cupboard for the Village of Battersea.

First needed are 2 or 3 sturdy cupboards that can be left outdoors, next a decision on location and then participants. If you have ideas please contact them at info@ freedom-farm.ca.

• Rev. Heather can be reached at 613-353-2453. If you are a senior, ill, quarantined, or otherwise in need please call her or email heathermclurg@hotmail.com. A group of volunteers are ready to pick-up what is needed and deliver.

• Classic Country Songs with Chris Murphy Sunday, April 26th at 7pm in support of Battersea United Church. Enjoy the concert/broadcast on Storrington Pastoral Charge’s Facebook page.

Donations can be sent to Battersea United Church, either by e-transfer to batterseaunited@ outlook.com or by regular mail: 2217 Wellington St., Battersea, ON K0H 1H0.

• Enjoy Chris Murphy in concert on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm on Facebook. You must be on Facebook yourself and just look up his page: Christopher Joseph Murphy.

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April 23, 2020 consider thinking about your local heritage. Tay Valley Township’s Heritage Property Recognition Program – The heritage property program acknowledges properties of interest in Tay Valley Township, Lanark County, that have historical or cultural interest to the Township and to the community. People are encouraged to nominate a property that fits the criteria and that could be eligible for a plaque and/or certificate. Our latest applicant is the Althorpe Schoolhouse, S.S.#6, a.k.a. Tysick School.

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary - Day 35 Self Quarantine I got out of my bubble house on Saturday, as I had to get gas and money. I was scared when I got out into the unknown. I took my gloves, mask and antiseptic wipes and wiped down everything at the bank, and went to Bob’s to get gas. He is behind a plastic shield with big round circles on the floor to stand on until your turn at the cash. It is a different world we are living in now. I saw lots of people with masks and rubber gloves. I didn’t put mine on. If they had told me I had to, I would have done it. [Note from Alice: This would be a challenge with one hand]. I couldn’t wait until I got back home to get out of my clothes that I had worn out and wipe myself down with antiseptic. I hope I don’t have to go out again until this is over. I have learned to love living in my bubble. A few things I did this week to entertain myself were: dig out photo albums that were taken way back in 1956, and I spent hours going through pictures that I had completely forgotten about. I did this 2 or 3 hours a day. I have also been keeping diaries for over 40 years and I took them out and went through them. If these diaries were made into a book, it would be a million seller. It was so much fun and I had a lot of laughs. On days when I haven’t got too much to do, I count the lady bugs wandering around my windows, on the ceiling and across the floors, or count how many cars go by in 2 hours.

If you can afford to give to the Food Bank, that would be great. They need money so bad and every little bit helps, or donate to the Red Cross or Salvation Army, or just give a meal or smile or phone call or wave. It will be so much appreciated.

I found some treasures that I had been looking for for years and years. You know that stuff that you buy and want to keep in a special place? Well, I found that special place and I can’t remember buying any of it. So, girls, you might get some of this for your birthdays. It’s old, it’s faded and dated.

I have a stray cat that comes to my house 2 or 3 times a day. I am so happy to see this cat and I share my meals with him and call him Happy as he makes me happy. I have an 8 or 10 foot tree in my backyard. I got it in Flinton at a Relay for Life years ago. My brother-in-law planted it and it grew into this magnificent Christmas tree. I call it my cancer tree, as it was planted when I had cancer. To my friends, my family, my neighbours, - you mean everything to me. You have been looking after me since this pandemic hit. I am extremely proud to call each and every one of you my friend (you know who you are). Till next week - stay home, stay safe and stay strong.

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• Well, we are told to stay home and be safe from this terrible virus, and most people. My great granddaughter is three and was told that there was a bad virus and her Grandmoth-

er cannot see her. But her sister who is almost 2 doesn’t understand that she can not be close. Thank goodness for our tablets. We can FaceTime each other.

• Some April birthdays are Rick Magi, Shirley McCullough, Rachel Millar, Gracie Hartwick, Frances Prosser, Bobbie.Jo Adrain, Lois Scott.

• I would like to wish my sister, Judi Fox, a happy birthday, as well as Kathy and Doreen - two residents at SLRR. I wish to thank all the essential workers in our time of crisis. I talk to my sons and grandchildren outside my window, and we can not go to their homes.

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• More sad news from Ompah. This week, Kevin Lamothe passed away afler a battle with leukaemia. Kevin lived in Brockville but recently, when not in the hospital, he spent all of his time with his mom, Katie Worden and stepdad, Rob Joyce here in Ompah. Kevin was a loving son and father and will be sorely missed. Our sincere sympathy to the family. There is a card of condolence in the Community Centre foyer. If you are unable to get to the hall. Contact Marily and she 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 • Wow, what a great community we live in!!! Mom and I put the call to the District #4 Recreation Committee after seeing others in the area set up a Community Pantry and thought it was an awesome idea. The Rec Committee was more than happy to step up and get this idea started…

Once the word got out, the community came through on a whole new level! You guys are amazing! Thank you to everyone who has donated, asked about donating, liked and shared our Facebook post. This is a testament to the caring, giving people we have that live in our community. This is a challenging time for many, so anything that you have to donate is perfect and please, if you need something, don’t be shy - this is for you! We are here to help each other out at this difficult time.

• Kudos to Rose, Kathy, Liz and Susan, who were able to use the quilting material to make masks for various workers.

• The mayflies are sure out in full force. The fresh laundered clothes were covered with them.

• Aristotle once said, "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus on the light" . Stay positive and keep safe during this pandemic.

• Happy birthday to Shania Watson, Jen SIannas, Mia Teal, Jim Green, Taylor Babcock, Trak Green, Kathy King, Tangie Howes, Nathan Saunders, Angie Cowdy and Dwight Kehoe.

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• Perth Road Village Crafters will have now exceeded sewing 1000 masks for local hospitals and agencies. Cheryl Bird (President) is now looking at making gowns for staff at Brooks Landing Retirement Residence.

• Who needs modern technology? Some people in our community are reaching out to others during this time of isolation. Some are using the phone to connect more often. Some have even gone back to keeping in touch with friends, who have no computer, by writing and receiving three to four page letters.

• Perth Road United Church is offering a podcast service every Sunday at 10:00am. To access it: • Go to Google and key in the following: pruc.ca and hit enter (or put your cursor over the link and press the Ctrl key and click, for those that wish to go directly there).

• You will then see the Perth Road United Church web-

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• I would like to start this column off by sending out a big hello to Bev Johns! I hope you are staying healthy and enjoying your spring!

• If you are missing a set of keys, they were found just past the North of 7 in Plevna on the side of the road. It’s a keyring with a car key, house key, mail key and a little green shamrock. If you are the owner of them or know who they belong to, you can call the North of 7 at (613) 479-2603.

• In coordination with the Mayor, Home Hardware and other community members of North Frontenac, we are organizing a program for children in in the area. The program is called the Kids Growing Challenge. This program is designed to get our kids involved in growing food in our community. Children of all ages will be encouraged to grow food and post their progress online. We have a few members of the community who are willing to assist with the program by purchasing small seed starter kits put together by Lookout Home Hardware. These kits will be available for pickup on a table outside of the store. The seed starter kit will include a few seed packets to get kids started for planting in the month of May. If you are interested in being a part of this program and would like to help purchase a kit, each kit will cost approximately $8 and will include the seed starter kit and three packets of seeds. It would be really nice to see our Community having something positive to focus on at this time!

The progress of the kids planting season will be made available through posts on the Mayor’s Facebook page and in the community paper. Let's get growing, North Frontenac! A special thank you to Ardochian resident, Janice Molloy, for coming up with this great idea!

• In the KFL&A catchment area for our public health unit, as of last weekend, we have had no new COVID-19 cases since April 12 and nobody in the hospital. Our total confirmed cases = 55 with 51 recovered and zero deaths. Keep up the great focus on stopping the spread.

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Message from the food banks - call us D uring normal times, food banks use means tests, and they have protocols to make sure that their limited capacity can stretch far enough to support people that need the help.

In the covid-iverse, however, when the priority is for everyone to stay safe and at home, the most important protocol for food banks, is “to keep our volunteers and our clients safe, and for those who can’t pick up their orders, to know that our volunteers will deliver,” said Kim Cucoch, President of the North Frontenac Food Bank, which is based in Sharbot Lake.

“Although we have seen an uptick in orders, we are concerned we are not getting to everyone in need, as they may be worried that they will not qualify because they are getting CERB, EI or any other supple-

ment. Call us! We will help you. People with full or part time employment that are struggling to get through the month. Call us!,” she said.

The food bank is supported by the local community all the time, but in the current climate, the support has been stronger than ever. But more is always needed in order to provide support for all who need it now, and will need it even more in the coming months.

“We want to say a big thank you to all those who have donated money and food to help us during this unprecedented time.

If you are in a position to donate food, we have a bin in the alcove to the left of the food bank door. You can also drop off on Tuesday or Friday morning between 9:30 am and 10:30 am. For cash donations, we have finally gotten our account online.

“And, as an all volunteer run food bank, I need to thank all the volunteers at the North Frontenac Food Bank, especially now during volunteer week, for doing such a great job making sure all our clients get their food in a safe and timely manner,” she said.

The South Frontenac Food Bank, which is run by Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), increased its reach from 45 to 70 families between February and March, and April is proving to be busier yet.

But the message to the community is the same as their compatriots in Sharbot Lake, call us.

“If you need food, come and get it, and if you can’t come and get it, we can get it to you. That’s what we need people to know,” said David Townsend, Executive Director of SFCS. He said that, with extra efforts from the staff and volunteers, the food bank has

ot on the heals of their Easter brunch, The Sharbot Lake & Rural Frontenac COVID-19 Support Group is offering a Mother's Day Indian Brunch meal, with the option to purchase gifts and flowers for mother’s, “With social distancing, mums with children at home will be more exhausted than ever. Mums whose children are no longer living at home will be missing and worrying about their children. This is an easy way to send a

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been able to keep up with demand.

“We are starting to show some holes in our supply a little bit, but we have great relations with the Foodland stores in Sydenham and Verona. We just need to call them and they can get us what we need to keep up. Even as they are working so hard these days, they don’t forget us. When we run short of anything, we make sure to get it,” he said.

Donations of money, earmarked for food services, enable SFCS to keep the Food Bank stocked, and extend their meals on wheels program which is so popular with seniors.

To contact the South Frontenac Food Bank, call 613-376-6477, ext. 203.

For information about the food bank, go to https://www.sfcsc.ca/food-bank-moreinfo To contact the North Frontenac Food Bank, for a food order or to donate, call 613532-8855 and leave a message. The food

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special unique Mother's Day gift,” said Amrit Kaillon of the support group.

The price is certainly right, $12 for 2 people. It includes a choice of Butter Chicken or Shahee Paneer, Jeera Rice, Samosas, Indian Rice Pudding and Cardamom cookies. Face masks donated by Rose MacPherson will also be included. For information and to order, go to Sharbotlakeruralfrontenac.com starting on April 27 or call Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-2779-

3151, ext. 2. The Easter brunch sold out, so people are encouraged to order early. At the site, there is an opportunity to sponsor a meal for someone else, and to order flowers from Goodfellow’s Flowers or a gift item from Windfall Fine Gifts.

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by Rural Frontenac Community Services, and desserts are being prepared by the Rockhill B&B.

bank is now accepting donations through e-transfer at nffbdonations@gmail.com or by cheque to North Frontenac Food Bank 14152 Rd. 38, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0.

In Northbrook, for referrals to the local food bank, contact Richelle Lessard at 613-336-8934. To contact the Denbigh Community Food Bank call Gail 613-3332224 or Cheryl, 613-333-2291.

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Anniversary Anniversary~ April 28, 1962 Gray, Graydon - I remember with much love, my special husband and best friend, whom I married on April 28, 1962 - God called Graydon home on January 25, 2006 to be with Him. We made our vows together, ‘til death do us part’ When God came and took your hand, My whole world fell apart.

Since you’ve gone first and I remain, To walk the road alone, One thing I’d have you do, Walk slow toward the great White Throne, until I come to you.

I live & walk in memory’s garden, dear, with happy days we’ve known And someday on that lovely walk, You’ll hear me call your name.

When I look back upon our life; one thing makes me glad, That you chose me to share with you, Those precious 44 years we had Forever loved & remembered always, Dorothy (Doll)

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Snider The family of Ilene Snider wish to thank friends and family for flowers, food, kind words and memories, support, cards, donations and visits at the time of our mother's passing March 10, 2020.

Special thanks to Pastor Robert Boutilier, Rev. Carl Bull and Rev. Stanley and Martha Hanna, Lyon's Funeral Home, Darlene Snider-Robbins and Stanley Robidoux for their assistance in the visitations and funeral. Thank you also for the beautiful luncheon organized

by Candy Boutilier and provided by the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church ladies and gentlemen as well as all the prayers and support we have received from our HFMC friends.

Mom will be forever loved and never forgotten. We cherish all those mentioned above and anyone we have missed for their support during this difficult time.

Lynn (Elaine) Snider, Mark (Karen) Snider, Heather (Kevin) Harper and family.

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If you knew our Mom, Winnifred “Winnie” Grief (nee Ness)... you knew the “Piffle” Mom passed away peacefully in the evening of March 26, 2020 at Poseidon Long Term Care in Winnipeg Manitoba. Born in Winnipeg on September 2, 1931. She leaves behind her sons Scott, Randy and Clayton Case, Granddaughters Breanna, Krystal and Sheena and many nieces and nephews.

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WEBB, William (Bill) Roy Peacefully on April 17, 2020 at Fairmount Home in Glenburnie in his 65th year.

Predeceased by his parents Bud and Wilma Webb. Forever remembered by his siblings Janet Frasso, Dianne Pearce (Chris), Nancy Vandewal (Ron), Peggy Randall (Steve) and Barry.

Predeceased by sister Robin Butler.

Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Survived by his son Tyler and grandson Alexander. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Fairmount Home for their excellent care and compassion. A special thanks to Pastor Lewis Bryant for his continuing support. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Glenburnie with Pastor Lewis Bryant officiateing For those who wish, please make memorial donations by cheque, payable to Inverary Youth Group Activities Inc. P.O. Box 86 Inverary Ont. K0H 1X0

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Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance abutting Buckshot Lake and Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-22175.

The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on May 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Due to the Emergency Declaration due to Covid-19, the Meeting will be held using electronic participation. Any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected is requested to provide comments in writing to the Clerk prior to the Meeting. These comments will be provided to Council for their consideration.

Dated this 21st day of April, 2020 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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EXPERIENCED CLEANERS WANTED to clean rental cottages at Kirk Kove Cottages & Marina located in Arden. Dates are every Saturday June 27th – September 5th from 8:30AM-1:30PM, additional shifts available in Spring and Fall. If interested, please contact Julie at: 613-336-2200 or stay@kirkkove.com.

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Online Directory Township of Addington Highlands Groundskeeper – Ward 2 The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Groundskeeper” for the Northbrook and Kaladar Area. This position would be responsible for the mowing and weed trimming at the Northbrook Medical Centre, Tracey Park and Kaladar Park.

Submissions must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on May 8, 2020. Please email or fax submissions to the attention of the Clerk at the email address and fax number below.

Details and submission forms may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at the email address below beginning April 24, 2020 Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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or me life in the time of COVID has been frustrating, challenging, occasionally lonely and sometimes wonderous.

When responding as a Township Councillor to community problems, whether it is a pothole that needs fixing, a neighbour’s chickens in someone’s yard, a new building that is blocking drainage or a clear-cut shoreline I like to research, be well prepared and ‘lay eyes’ on the issue.

But the next step, talking face to face is equally important for the best outcome.

It shows that I am taking the issue seriously, especially if I don’t see the problem the way it was presented. Talking together allows for nuance and greater latitude to explore the issue. Whether I agree or not, people’s stories and concerns are always interesting and make me think. Face-to-face it is easier to see if someone is getting emotional, or if they agree or disagree. It is easier to judge if what I am saying makes sense to them. Do I need to listen harder, ask more questions or go at the problem another way? Making these judgements are all more difficult over the phone. Calling has the advantage of speed but is a more one-dimensional discussion.

Direct discussion also works better when talking with staff.

It allows for questions that might arise and for a more informal explanation of alternatives. The lockdown impacts that all-important relationship building and understanding of people’s stories which, for me, are the best parts of the Councillor’s job.

Last week I was dropping off some food for a family and left the boxes, as protocol demands, at the end of their driveway. That delivery left me with a very unpleasant, incomplete feeling, like was dealing with an outcast rather than extending a helping hand, which I would prefer to literally do, to a neighbour. I can only imagine how it made them feel.

The lockdown is also frustrating because it negatively impacts constituents’ involvement in both the political process and in building our community: important goals for me.

Watching a meeting on a Facebook live feed is not the same as talking with Councillors about an issue before a meeting, or raising questions at the end of the meeting.

It is encouraging that many people have stepped up to

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provide extra food through community pantries while others are leaving heart warming rocks along trails. Many are helping neighbours who are housebound or making extra donations, such as buying gift cards to help local businesses.

These are all remarkable personal initiatives, but community organizing is more difficult.

I participate in two volunteer groups, the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail and the Lakes and Trails Festival, which are taking small steps to continuing organizing on line. It will be a chance to update and say hi to friends. It will allow an opportunity for those who have put in many hours on a project to be involved in potentially difficult decisions on how we go forward. However, these meetings require a new, and sometime frustrating skill: learning how to sign up and run a conference call.

At my home, the lockdown has been a mixed blessing.

On the one hand, we live in a marvelous place and spending more leisure time here has long been an aspiration. We have seen otters mating in our marsh and a pair of very amorous Piliated Woodpeckers are hanging around because we have been able to provide more consistent suet. Maybe we will soon be foster-grandparents to otter pups and Piliated chicks.

At the same time, it is often lonely without people dropping in and being unable to go into town to catch up on coffee and gossip. And talking to friends on the phone is not the same as sharing a meal and hugs.

My most difficult issue, one shared with many around the

province, has been helping my mother who is in declining health (unrelated to COVID). She has steadfastly chosen to live at home, probably a wise decision considering the crisis in long term care homes, but it means she requires more care than Home Care can provide. Even before the outbreak, Home Care, while good on paper, was unreliable, with many missed visits. Now there is the added stress, of possibly bringing the viral infection to her. The tension escalated when Home Care asked whether or not we, her children, could take over all of her care if they had to stop her Personal Support Worker (PSW) visits. Luckily this has not yet happened and our mother remains as healthy as possible. Nonetheless, it highlighted for me how we, as a society, are not prepared to care for our seniors.

I had a personal struggle deciding whether to come out of retirement and return to some form of nursing work. Both age and residual wear and tear from the HIV-AIDs and SARs epidemic frontlines have made me realize that this would not be a good idea: but it is hard to step back.

I am finding life and politics in the time of COVID different.

The personal touch and nuance are diminished. The situation is both frustrating and scary, feelings I undoubtedly share with many. This time has also had its wonderous moments.

While the next few years will be challenging, seeing the ways people are coping and “going beyond” makes me hopeful.

We will continue to help each other, build our communities and make them better.

Some thoughts on cottagers and Covid 19 T he latest message from FOCA repeats the recommendation of all the pundits from premier Ford to the mayor of Perth for cottagers to stay at home and not to go the cottage.

South Frontenac council issued a similar message. Agreed, social distancing is the most important and most effective tool to contain the spread of the Covid 19 virus, especially in rural areas and cottage country given their sparse medical resources and fragile supply infrastructure for the necessities of life.

The purpose of the message to stay home is self evident and most cottagers will understand and comply with it. However, as in most situations, one rule does not easily fit all. Cottagers will weigh the pros and cons of compliance against the desire if not the necessity of going there and some will come to the conclusions that they must visit their cottage For example, most apartment dweller live in an environment with more unavoidable social contact than a suburbanite. If an apartment dweller also must use an elevator where social distancing is not possible, he may justifiably conclude that he should get out of harms way and staying at the cottage may be the only viable option. Others may find that they must visit the cottage in order to avoid significant economic harm.

Some cottages cannot be accessed during the winter. Most cottages need a Spring inspection to detect roof and other damage that snow and ice may have caused. Some cottagers may have to do essential maintenance in order to avoid significant damage. For example, living off grid, the batteries, worth thousands of dollars, must be maintained or risk being damaged beyond repair. Then there is the insurance rule that a dwelling cannot be unoccupied for 30 days. In short, while the objective of containing the virus is clear, it should also be clear that a single recommendation, that of not going to the cottage at all, is hardly justifiable. There have to be exceptions to such a rule.

Lakelands Family Health Team We want to take the time to thank our patients and the community for the support and efforts in social distancing in the fight against COVID-19!

As the Northbrook clinic remains open we will no longer be monitoring the patient requests email account. So please phone the office with your concerns and requests.

Phones are answered Monday through Friday from 9-12 and 1-4.

The Denbigh clinic remains closed to the public but will now be offering assistance and virtual care through the telephone. Our Denbigh patients are welcome to contact the Denbigh clinic phone number for concerns and requests (phone consultations, advice, prescription renewals etc.)

Many cottagers can drive to the cottage and back home without stopping anywhere. No human contact whatever is required during the trip and while at the cottage. The aforementioned high exposure potential city dweller who may additionally be in the high-risk category and for whom hunkering down at the cottage is a potential life safer, can hardly be denied the right to stay at his cottage. That’s what the prime minister and his family did and may still be doing. Hopefully such individuals can bring along enough supplies as to minimize social contact such as for shopping. Most cottagers are well aware of the limitations of local medical facilities and would most likely choose to head home in an emergency.

While I can understand the motivation of the mayor of Gatineau who imposed an outright prohibition on visiting one’s cottage and went as far as setting up check-points at the bridges from Ottawa, denying passage to individuals heading to the cottage, in my opinion the move was ill considered.

Other cottage country mayors, the mayor of Perth included, have not gone as far but most of them issued messages telling cottagers to stay at home. No nuances, no differentiation and, one suspects, no compassion at least in some cases.

Cottagers are taxpayers and they are also electors. Electors with memory one might add. Without cottage taxpayers, some municipalities would be hard pressed to pay for the infrastructure necessary to afford the permanent population a reasonable standard of such infrastructure. It might be helpful if municipal officials were to ask themselves what they can do for the cottagers. Perhaps the fire department could do a visual inspection of the outside of cottages and let cottagers know if there are obvious signs of damage. Knowing such inspections are taking place would induce more cottagers to stay away for the time being and thus lessen the possibility of inadvertent Covid 19 contamination. Life is a two way street.

Doing something out of the ordinary for cottagers now as an inducement to stay away not only would help municipalities in keeping the corona virus at bay, it would also give the cottagers greater peace of mind about the state of their property and would make them feel more welcome at their second home.

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Law association steps up T he Frontenac Law Association (FLA) is announcing an initiative for local frontline and essential service workers to obtain wills and power of attorney documents. Participating lawyers are offering these services at a “pay what you can afford” fee for the duration of the Declaration of Emergency.

Obtaining these documents provides frontline and essential service workers a degree of order and certainty in their personal affairs. The FLA Executive hopes this initiative will assist those working hardest through the pandemic.

“During this time, we all want to help our community in any way we can,” said FLA President Warren WhiteKnight. “As lawyers, offering this service is one thing we can do to pitch in.”

Many people have always intended to obtain wills or power of attorney documents, but may have pushed it off into the future. By offering a “pay what you can afford” fee, the FLA and participating lawyers hope to offer

those who are bearing the brunt of our community efforts a sense of security in these uncertain times.

“We know this is something people are thinking about right now, and they may be turning to online will resources, which may not actually meet their needs appropriately,” said participating lawyer Annie Clifford. “We want to help these frontline workers get proper documents in place, so they can focus on what’s most important right now.”

Frontline and essential service workers who wish to have wills or power of attorney documents completed should contact a lawyer participating in this initiative, listed on the Covid-19 Wills Program page on Frontenac Law Association’s website (www.cfla.on.ca).

“All consultations and signing of Wills are done remotely from your home via phone and internet,” said particpating lawyer Stephen Duggan, The Frontenac Law Association includes lawyers from across the region

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Group assessing tourism potential this summer

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hile ‘we don’t know anything’ about the timing or the nature of the lifting of isolation restrictions, we do know that now is time to assert new possibilities for Rural Frontenac Tourism.

There are three major tourism groups that unlikely to be in the picture this season: American cottage owners and renters, the recently increased traffic of Europeans seeking adventure throughout the Highlands region, and the millennials who have been regularly occupying much of the AirBnB rental properties but who are now hit by income loss.

But two other groups are still in the picture are: the financially secure extended family and friends of local cottage owners; and middle-aged outdoor recreationalists who are drawn to our trails and waters.

Representing the following five sectors, these business leaders are offering their insights and influence to incubate new tourism strategies and develop new markets. Expe-

riential Tourism – Zack Fiddis, Frontenac Outfitters in Sydenham; Artists – Sharon Mathews, Water’s Edge Pottery in Parham; Food – Mike McKenzie, Seed to Sausage in Tichborne; Services – Andrew Douglas – Story Farm Digital Marketing Company in Mountain Grove; and Accommodations – Greg Rodgers, RockHill B&B in Sharbot Lake.

If restrictions are lifted for domestic travellers, the Rural Frontenac Tourism Group could be ready to offer the following: a bicycle tour from Plevna to Frontenac Park with visits to food and artists along the way; promoting quality take-out for cottagers using the resources of local restaurants and local food producers; tourism accommodators collectively offering the above recreation and food options.

How might you like to participate?

Greg Rodgers – Chair, Rural Frontenac Tourism Group

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News & Public Notices

FREE BRUSH DROP OFF DAYS South Frontenac Fire and Rescue will be providing a free brush/yard waste drop-off location for residents one (1) day a week over the month of April. Volunteer Firefighters will be on site to coordinate the dumping and controlled disposal of residential brush in a safe manner, while maintaining social distancing protocols. We ask that no brush be dropped off outside of the scheduled dates and times due to risk of fire, and remind residents that they are subject to fines for any illegal dumping.

• Location of Drop Off: On the left side, just North of 5012 Quarry Road, Hartington • Dates and Times: Saturday April 18 and 25, 2020 – 9am - 3pm All dates and times will be subject to inclement weather including heavy rain and high winds. Any cancellations or changes of location will be posted on our Website 24 hours prior to the scheduled dates - https://www.southfrontenac. net/en/living-here/fire-ban-status.aspx.

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. For more information and the full statement, see our website.

INTERIM TAX NOTICES DUE MAY 29, 2020 The Interim tax bill due date has been extended from March 31, 2020 to May 29th, 2020. Any post-dated cheques received dated March 31st will be processed May 29th, 2020. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice yet, you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

For additional information on financial measures available to property owners see our website under https://www. southfrontenac.net/en/living-here/property-taxes.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 Planner. 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.

BUILDING AND PLANNING APPLICATIONS We are continuing to accept Building and Planning applications and payments (cheques only) while our office is closed to the public. Applications are available on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business, and can be submitted by placing them in the in the large drop box at the front door of the Township Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham. We encourage email inquiries to be submitted to building@southfrontenac.net.

At this time, staff continue to check applications for completeness and undertake technical review but are unable to issue new building permits or issue decisions on planning applications requiring public meetings until the COVID 19 Provincial Emergency Order has been lifted. Building inspections on already issued building permits will continue subject to specific safety protocols given current social distancing recommendations.

THINGS TO DO Swim and Day Camp With the current uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Province extending the state of emergency, the Township is delaying the opening of the Summer Swim/Camp Registration. Registration will open on May 25th, 2020, pending indication that non-essential services will resume. Registration for Township Swim & Day Camp will be available online or in-person at the Recreation Office - 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham.

PROTECT YOUR COLLECTOR!

CALL TO VISITORS & SEASONAL PROPERTY OWNERS As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve locally, it is vital that we all do our part to help flatten the curve. In an effort to keep our community safe and reduce the impact on regional health care centres and local supply chains, the Township is encouraging cottagers and recreational visitors to delay their arrival this spring. Please note that this request does not apply to those that must return home to their primary domestic residence; however, we remind everyone that the Federal government’s mandatory 14-day isolation period applies to all those returning from abroad.

See www.southfrontenac.net for more details.

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN EFFECT Please be advised that effective Friday, March 20, 2020, there is a total burning ban in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. A total fire ban means absolutely no open air burning including cooking fires, charcoal barbeques, and fireworks; but does not include cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff.

SFFR will be ramping up its enforcement beginning April 10, 2020, in order to reduce the effects of illegal burning.

The increased enforcement will include levying fees for emergency dispatch to illegal fires. Fees are outlined in the Township’s Burning By-law No. 2012-68 and range from $75 for a basic response and investigation of a complaint, to $410 per vehicle plus firefighter wages for larger responses COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31, 2020 Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until May 31st, 2020. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ communitygrants

Temporary Closure of South Frontenac Offices & Facilities Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of South Frontenac has decided to close the following facilities to the public until further notice: • All Administrative Offices • All Waste Disposal sites • All township owned facilities & meeting rooms

Follow Safe Waste Disposal Guidelines During Covid-19

• South Frontenac Museum

During this trying time, we ask all residents to try to limit their trash generation and do their part to keep collectors and their families safe. Your garbage should be generated from your daily living only and not a result of spring cleaning. If anyone in your household is sick or symptomatic, please double bag all tissues, masks and PPE then place in your trash keeping within the weight limit and tag.

Please respect our Collection workers as they continue to do a vital job for our community and remember that these individuals are doing their best to stay healthy as well.

• All Outdoor Amenities (i.e. fields, dog park, benches & gazebos) While offices will be closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email will remain in place during business hours. Your patience & cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.

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The meeting was held instead of the regular meeting scheduled for Denbigh Tuesday night and lasted about 12 minutes.

First on the agenda was a motion to waive interest/penalty charges on current 2020 taxes outstanding as of May 1, 2020.

At the March 27 Special Meeting, Council resolved to waive the penalty and interest on current taxes outstanding as of April 1, 2020 and to re-evaluate penalty and interest charges on a monthly basis.

“This would be consistent with the decisions of other municipalities in L & A County and the area,” said CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed.

In her report, Reed said the effect of the March 27 decision was a loss in revenue of about $5,000 and as the second installment is not due until May 29, the effect of waiving penalty/interest for May 1 would be about the same as April, if not less.

Council also passed a measure to waive the $10 fee for NSF cheques and pre-authorized payments.

This will remain in effect until 30 after the Provincial state of emergency is lifted.

It also decided to keep charges for dog tags at the prior to March 31 amount until 30 days after the Provincial state of emergency has been lifted.

The deadline to purchase dog tags was March 31 and tags purchased after that date normally are raised by $3 (ie $6 to $9 for a male or non-spayed female, $8 to $11 for a non-spayed female).

Again, Reed said this was also consistent with other area municipalities.

Groundskeeper The Township is looking for someone to look after the grounds

in at the Northbrook Skate Park, Northbrook Medical Centre and Kaladar Park. The groundskeeper positions in Denbigh and at the Flinton Hall and Library will be offered to the people that performed the duties last year in keeping with Township practice.

“It makes sense to keep those three together,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch.

Operation Thankful Council agreed to the use of a couple of Township vehicles for Operation Thankful on April 24.

“It is going to be a line of vehicles going around the villages to show our love and support to the frontline essential workers in our area, similar to what neighbouring communities have done,” said one of the organizers, Teri Woods, in a letter to Council.

“Sounds like a parade, you’re not allowed to have a parade,” said Reeve Henry Hogg, jokingly. “But we did send a couple of fire trucks to Napanee a couple of weeks ago.”

Both Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch and Coun. Helen Yanch said they had no problem with the plan.

“But we’ll need to clarify that it’s just from the firehall to the seniors home to the medical centre and then disperse,” said Fire Chief/Director of emergency services Casey Cuddy.

“It’s a day off for our crews so I can’t guarantee how many volunteers we’ll get, but it should be OK,” said Roads and Waste Management Supervisor Brett Reavie. “And we can have the one-ton truck ready if any of Council would like to volunteer to drive it.”

“I’m thinking of participating,” said Hogg. “But I think I’ll take my own vehicle.”

“I’m taking my own vehicle too,” said Yanch.

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