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May 14, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 19

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Mother’s Day dinner and Rose MacPherson’s masks

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reparing Pulau Rice and Bengali Kheer for 400 is not everybody’s idea of a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day, Sisters Amrit and Gian Kaillon, as well as the mother and daughter team of Arlette and Elyse Rodgers, along with other members of their families as well as a host of volunteers, prepared a Mother’s Day brunch for a broad swath of the local community, to go along with a Zoom gathering.

The meal was sold at $12 for two people, under cost, and for those who could not afford that in these difficult times, people purchased extra meals so no one who wanted a meal would go without.

The meals sold out in one day a couple of weeks earlier, and were prepared in the Rural Frontenac Community Services kitchen and delivered to those who could not pick them up by Frontenac Transportation Services.

The whole production went smoothly and by 12:30pm on Mother’s Day they were all gone, and eaten shortly thereafter.

For Amrit Kaillon, who started the Caremongering Sharbot Lake Facebook site 7 weeks ago, founded the local COVID-19 community support group and came up with the idea for the Easter and Mother’s Day dinners, preparing this particular meal was the culmination of all that effort.

“I am hoping that things will start opening up sooner than later,” she said.

Along with the meals, each bag contained two cloth masks, made by Rose MacPherson. The 400 masks that Rose made for the brunch is only part of the mask production she has taken on over the pandemic lockdown, with much help from her mask-making partner and husband, Pete.

“I am not a sewer,” she said, when contacted this week over the phone. “Pete bought me a machine a few years ago and I use it now and then, but not that much. When COVID hit, my sister in-law who lives in Texas told me that her sister -n-law, who is a midwife, said masks were going to be important. So we googled a patter and started making them. People have brought materials and we have learned how to make them.”

Rose estimates that she has made about 1,700 masks thus far, working 12 to 16 hours a day for a time. People have contacted her, looking for masks, and she makes them, bags them and leaves them on her front porch. Now the Rotary Club of Kingston wants 2,000 masks, so they can have a supply on hand for the next pandemic.

“The Rotary Club are in no hurry for them, which is good because we are out of materials, and have ordered some from

(L to R) Areltte Rodgers, Amrti Kaillon, and Elyse Rodgers preparing Kheer and cookies

Amazon but we will have to wait until it arrives before we start on them,” she said.

Rose masks have been delivered to Sydenham, where her daughter Jennifer lives, and to Kingston as well. Once the materials arrive, Pete and her will likely be busy all summer because it takes an

8-hour day to make 50 masks, so it will take 40 days of work to fill the Rotary Club order.

But for Sharbot Lake’s Queen of the mask-makers, it is all worth it if the masks are able to keep people that much safer and more secure.

Sharbot Lake reconstruction gets green light to start early

by Craig Bakay

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he Sharbot Lake Downtown reconstruction project had been scheduled to get into full swing just after Labour Day but following a report from Public Works Manager Tyson Myers, Council decided to shift the start date to early summer at

its regular meeting held online Tuesday afternoon.

“This one really excites me,” Myers said. “We have a chance to take advantage of the reduced traffic due to the pandemic and I hope it can save us a little bit of money.”

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The post Labour Day construction schedule was designed to try to limit the impact construction would have on local businesses and the tourism season.

“Currently tourism is already going to be impacted significantly in the summer of 2020 and the consultant contract administer and I agree that the contractor would have a sufficient amount of time to complete the majority of the contract this year,” Myers said.

He said he has been in contact with the Sharbot Lake business group and also the owner of Mike Dean’s Grocery Store and “these important members of the community have shown full support of the change.”

By completing the majority of the construction in one construction season, the township would see savings in mobilization costs, Myers said.

“The goal of the change is to reduce the interruption to local businesses to encourage a more lucrative tourism season in 2021,” he said. “This would have a positive impact on the economy of the entire Township.”

Coun. Bill MacDonald agreed.

“I think this is a positive direction to go in,” MacDonald said. “If we hadn’t moved ahead when we did, I could see a change in direction for this type of funding.”

“I think the government may be pleased to see this type of project begin, it is good

for the economy,” Myers said.

Building season had fast start before shut-down This was starting off to be a good year, construction-wise, with $2,446,500 in construction value and $34,486 in permit fees to date but it could be even better, Building Inspector Andy Dillon told Council.

“I was able to issue all of the permits I had before the April 4 deadline (because of the pandemic lockdowns),” Dillon said.

“But I won’t be issuing any more or doing any inspections until the order is lifted.”

To that end, Central Frontenac passed a resolution asking the Ontario government to lift the prohibition on issuing residential construction permits. Where permits were issued, construction can now take place.

But the township is urging the government to allow new permits to he issues, “in accordance with the principles outlined in the government’s Framework for Reopening our Province at its earliest opportunity in order to alleviate the economic hardships being experienced by rural Ontario’s construction sector and the residents and families it serves.”

The Township will also be sending its resolution to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and all rural Ontario municipalities, requesting their support.

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Where we are now

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s I write this on Tuesday, we have reached a milestone in our KFL&A region. Public Health's daily update on the spread of COVID-19 says that we have not had a confirmed case of the virus anywhere in the City of Kingston, Frontenac or Lennox and Addington Counties, for 14 days. There were 6 cases reported in the previous 14day period. A combination of vigilance and good luck have paid off for us.

Early on in the pandemic, I read that any jurisdiction that had no reported cases for two consecutive 14-day periods would be considered virus free, so while we may not be clear we are certainly headed in the right direction.

In a provincial context, you would expect a jurisdiction like ours, with a population of 200,000, to have had 301 cases and 23 deaths, so with 61 total cases all told and 0 deaths, we have done more than well.

As I wrote several weeks ago, this would mean a lot more if KFL&A were an island, but it is not.

Our neighbours in the Leeds Grenville,

May 14, 2020

Editorial

by Jeff Green

Lanark Health Unit (LGL) jurisdiction have seen about 25 new cases over the last 14 days, which is a downward trend for them.

Throughout the pandemic, however, they have had over 300 cases and 46 deaths, with most of their transmission and 43 of their 46 deaths coming in long term care homes. The population in LGL is 140,000.

The boundary between KFL&A and LGL is a virtual one. There is no border on Hwy. 7 at Silver Lake, or west of Seeley’s Bay, or east of Kingston on the 401.

The boundaries are also arbitrary.

The provincial government has been considering folding multiple Public Health organisations into one, for several years, going back to the Kathleen Wynne Liberal government. Just about all of the plans that have been floated over that time have had the counties of Lanark, Leeds Grenville, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the City of Kingston in one jurisdiction. If those changes had been made last year instead of next year, we would be living in a jurisdiction that has about an average risk of transmis-

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sion instead of one with a very low risk.

However we divide ourselves up, ultimately the success of our collective response to COVID-19 comes from a co-ordinated effort among neighbours, communities, municipalities, provinces, and the country as a whole.

Re-opening our social and economic world will require that same level of co-ordination if we are to mitigate the risk of a large second wave of infection.

It makes sense, therefore, that the Province of Ontario rejected out hand a proposal for a regional opening up of Ontario, an idea that was presented in a letter to the premier last week from Dr. Kieran Moore, the Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A. To be fair to Dr. Moore, the letter was not specifically about KFL&A in particular, and much of its thrust was that the province should consider some different solutions for different parts of the province, within a provincial framework.

For Frontenac County and Addington Highlands, the best-case scenario for the local economy in the coming months is for the number of COVID-19 cases in urban and rural areas throughout the province to drop steadily, as they have been in recent weeks.

There are a few reasons for this. The first is that we need businesses in all of our neighboring small and medium sized cities to open so many of our residents can get back to the jobs they have in Kingston, Perth and Napanee.

The second is so we can wholeheartedly welcome our seasonal residents from other

parts of Ontario, who pay the lion’s share of taxes in at least three of our municipalities.

Necessary as it has been, the call for seasonal residents to stay away has created an us-them mentality, and the sooner that ends the better.

Finally, the only kind of tourists that we can safely look at in 2020 are in-province tourists. They may be coming here to camp, cycle, hike, canoe, or visit the cottages of friends or relatives, and will be subject to the social distancing requirements that the province puts in place for the summer. We will need people to come here from Toronto and Ottawa in higher numbers than normal if we are hoping that our retail and service sectors have any sort of a tourist season at all.

Just as we will not have visitors from the United States, Europe, and perhaps even Quebec, we need urban Ontarians who will not be travelling outside of the province this summer, to come here instead.

That is our way forward, and that depends on a careful, successful, province-wide reopening strategy.

On a municipal level, we need to figure out a new message to send to our seasonal residents to welcome them back, safely.

Even though there are many limitations to the KFL&A numbers, as I’ve pointed out, our COVID-free status is something that we take comfort in. As arbitrary as our virtual borders are, it is tempting to want to close ourselves off from risk.

But we couldn’t do it, even if we tried to, so we need to be ready to look at our situation from a broader lens.

Continued from page 1 on roads that are not maintained by the “My concern in regards to this is will there be some responsibility of municipalities to ensure safe practises such as only three workers on-site and physical distancing,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald.

“It’s my understanding that their (provincial government) inspectors will be responsible for that,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

Seasonal unmaintained roads Council passed a resolution directing staff to develop a policy to identify the status of seasonal/unmaintained roads and the use of unopened road allowances which specifically would determine the municipality’s obligations for roads leading to a single house/low volume roads.

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Good News from Plevna Councillor Bill MacDonald said that he just wanted to pass along a little good news.

“I was talking to Bill James, the fellow who owns the restaurant in Plevna,” MacDonald said. “I asked him how things were going for him, fully expecting a bag news response.

“But he told me things have never been better and he’s really busy with his take-out business, even to the point of having trouble keeping up on Friday nights.”

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Stumpage fees on Crown Land Coun. John Inglis responded via email to a Council request that he follow up on the Township’s request for stumpage fees that it was his understanding that the matter was a long-standing MNRF policy and “I wasn’t going to change anything by asking about it.”

Inglis suggested Mayor Ron Higgins contact the Minister directly.

“I think that’d be a waste of your time, Ron,” said Coun. Fred Perry.

“I will approach the Ministry,” Higgins said.

“I know that Renfrew County gets stumpage fees and I can’t understand why we can’t.”

Lifetime Dog tag ‘transferable?’

While completely in favour of the Township’s new lifetime dog tag (for $100), Coun.

Vernon Hermer proposed that it should be “transferable.”

“If I can’t care for my dog and give it to a family member, shouldn’t the tag still be valid,” he said.

“There is a cost involved,” said Coun. Fred Perry. “For change of address and such.”

“I don’t think it should be transferable,” said Coun. Fred Fowler.

“We would be losing out on user fees (and) it sounds like your suggestion has been defeated,” said Mayor Ron Higgins.

ANSI changes Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin was optimistic that restrictions on some Areas of Scientific or Natural Interest could be changed when Frontenac County revisits its Official Plan.

“I met with (Manager of Planning and Economic Development) and he seems to have backed off on the need for a $50,000 Heritage study to do this,” Martin said. “He showed me that he’s not just a bureaucrat but that he is willing to help up with our planning problems. “(But) with covid-19, everything is in Limbo.”

Adopt a Road North Frontenac does have a rather lengthy Adopt-A-Road policy that specifies rules and procedures for picking up garbage on the side of the road. Part of that is insurance for volunteers should they be injured during this practice.

But what about smaller groups, families and such, that just want to pick up whatever garbage is in the ditches near their homes?

“We have no shortage of volunteers,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “Our problem is a 15-page bylaw that is outdated and archaic.”

CAO Cheryl Robson said that she’d gotten reports of small groups picking up garbage on Earth Day. “Some groups included school aged children who told us ‘we were told by residents that Council wouldn’t allow us to,’” she said “Does this (bylaw) prevent people from picking up garbage in front of their property?” asked Coun. Fred Fowler.

“There is nothing in (the bylaw) to address small groups,” said Clerk Tara Mieske. “The Adopt-A-Road program still applies.”

“I just want to be sure I won’t be contravening a bylaw if I go out and pick up a piece of garbage,” said Fowler.

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North Frontenac Says No To Gypsy Moth Spraying Proposal.

N orth Frontenac Township Council held its regular meeting Friday morning “electronically” on the Webex platform whereby residents and media were invited to listen in via telephone.

A combination of dropped connections, background noise, breaking up, echoes and repeats made for an often frustrating experience for those tuning in.

“We’re having internet issues throughout the Township today,” said Mayor Ron Higgins, who muted his own connection several times to ask technical questions or to confer with the Clerk.

Coun. John Inglis was briefly connected near the beginning of the meeting but apparently lost his connection at some point.

Coun. Wayne Good had a doctor’s appointment and did not participate.

All that said, there was business done.

First up on the agenda was a delegation from resident Rick Proctor, who would like to see some sort of spraying program instituted to deal with what he called an infestation of gypsy moths.

In his written submission to Council, Proctor said: “Late last fall, I was worried by the increasing number of gypsy moths seen laying eggs. The issue was reinforced this winter as I walked the bush, I was astonished by the actual number of eggs masses I found.”

Coun. Fred Perry, while acknowledging that there could be a problem (“the east end of Lake Kashwakamak could be hit pretty hard”), said there were just too many unknowns at this point for him to support a program of spraying.

“I’ve looked at the safety data sheet and it said ‘do not allow near waterways’ because of possible effects on trout species and quail, which presumably could include partridge and bobwhites,” he said. “Also, if I spray my property and one of my neighbours gets sick, can they sue me?”

Higgins wondered aloud about the Township’s liabilities if it supported spraying, even if organized and paid for by residents.

“From a liability standpoint, we need certificates of permission (from Provincial Ministries) in place,” Higgins said.

“I don’t agree with the Township being involved in spraying — it’s an MNR problem,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin.

“It’s an MNR responsibility,” said Coun.

Vernon Hermer.

“I’m not 100 per cent sure I’d like to see this in the Township,” said Coun. Fred Fowler.

Proctor said he wasn’t looking for the Township’s permission per se, just that they wouldn’t object.

But Council wouldn’t even go that far, suggesting that Proctor take his concerns to the lake associations urging them to connect the Ministry.

The passed resolution also included a provision that Council does not approve of a helicopter service using Township property for this purpose.

“I guess the best we can hope for is maybe next year,” said Proctor. “I guess I shouldn’t have raised the question.

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I wanted to express my appreciation for two recent articles. The first article was titled, "Hope", by Amrit Kaillon in the April 16th issue. What a truly beautiful read that was. I felt I learned something about how Covid was affecting other parts of the world on a more personal level, then I was riveted by the story of the author and her thoughts on community during this time. Imagine living with 11 people right now!. Even the photo was delightful. It was quite brilliant writing. It ought to have been front page.

The other lovely article was "Subsistence in the Age of COVID" by Peter Bird, May 6th. How inspiring is the way that Karen and Stephan Bach grow and manage their own food? Sometimes such things seem impossible. Yet, for most of us lucky enough to live in this county, we could incorporate at least one or two of the activities that the Bach family do daily. My mother, living in a tall apartment building in St. Catharines, grew sunflower seeds into delicious sprouts by using a thin layer of soil on a couple of cafeteria trays. She set them on the spare bed to get the sun. I shall think on this.

I am deeply grateful to live outside of a large city, in this green and lush county of fresh air and families of lakes. We watch wild geese, Caspian terns and rose-breasted grosbeaks daily in wonder. Even the sudden snow last evening was breathtaking.

Thank you for publishing such inspiring articles in this small, delightful newspaper!

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Re – For Profit Long Term Care

I watch with horror the impact of the current pandemic on long-term care residents in Eastern Ontario and around the world.

Since 1983 most research has shown a link between for-profit delivery of long-term care and inferior quality.

A 2016 study on the “Observational Evidence of For-Profit Delivery and Inferior Nursing Care”* concluded: “Decision makers have a responsibly to ensure nursing home public policy is most consistent with available evidence and least likely to cause harm. The majority of funding to operate and deliver care in nursing homes is derived from public, taxpayer-funded sources. When provided by the for-profit sector, the evidence suggests there is a greater likelihood of inferior care. It is time to re-align policy with evidence. Our seniors deserve better.”

The increased number of COVID-19 deaths in for-profit institutions has dramatically illustrated the threat of private ownership to long-term care residents.

This is not secret information: governments know. There is no excuse. All new long-term care beds must be public and non-

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Breakins At Former Hinchinbrooke Public School.

I am saddened and disgusted to have discovered several break ins at our former Hinchinbrooke public school while on a leisure evening walk. . I ask the community of parham do you know where your children are at night and what they are doing? Perhaps it’s time parents take note. Who has the extra money to pay for these damages and are these individuals prepared to do time for their actions.

This is our beloved community school My kids went to school here and we share many beautiful memories here. No one has the right to destroy this property.

Presently this building does not and may never have a purpose but that that still gives no one the right to destroy it.

It’s time as a community we stand up and put a stop to this. The first step is community awareness and this is why I am writing this letter today.

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It's so hard not to give her that extra hug or kiss, but we all have to do our part to flatten the curve. When we look back on this pandemic, we'll remember how strong we really were.

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Ruth Peters; also to the family of Winnie Grief. I sure enjoy some of Winnie's recipes in the Verona Rock Lake Seniors Club Cookbook.

• Happy birthday (and many more) to Frances Young on her 90th birthday. Frances has roots in our area as her parents owned the farm at Oconto.

• Everyone will be now getting their soil turned over in preparation for planting, just in time for the black fly season. Garden centres are now open with curb side pick up.

• Thinking of you to Richard Webster.

• Marianne Williamson once said, “Love is what we were born with, fear is what we learned here.”

• Stay safe. Stay Strong.

• These birthdays were missed last week: • Happy Birthday to Linda Petersen, Stan Stinchcombe, Lyann Smith, Sam Lusk, Doug Whan, Jane Neadow, Suzanne Meulenaar, and Brooke Raymond • And this week's Nicki Hearns, Kourtnie Stencell, Joye Wagar-Boals, Mary Raymond, Mason Lowery, Jan MacPherson, Heather Beattie, Janice Peters, and Heather Gillespie.

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den. Seeds are definitely at a premium with many stores out of stock or working on a reorder. Gardening is a wonderful hobby, allowing people to focus on the plants and getting rid of the weeds rather than on our current Covid fear. Keep puling those weeds, it’s good for the soul.

• C4 Convenience - it’s progressing nicely with the hopes of opening up the take-out food portion of the building relatively soon. The Community Pantry is still available to anyone in need. Feel free to stock it, as well.

• Cheryl McMurray is continuing her virtual coffee hour, along with Sunday services on YouTube.

• What was with the snow on Mother’s Day weekend?

• The month of May has been designated Youth Month by Central Frontenac.

• With Garden Centres now open, with strict rules in place, remember to physical distance when buying those tomato plants. Seeing pansies just makes you smile. Hope every Mom had a great day!

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May 14, 2020

Dave Bush

Photo: A nest of 11 turkey eggs found at Mosque Lake!

• I would like to start off this column by sending out 56 big happy birthday wishes today to my brother-in-law, Rodney Watkins! Hopefully you had a day as nice as you!

• The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is collecting stories about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted our community! If you would be interested in sharing your experiences during this time, you can e-mail them to storyme@ kfpl.ca.

• The Township of North Frontenac reduced loads restriction was lifted here on Friday, May 8th.

• Were you one of the lucky people to see The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly over your house last week? They began in Newfoundland on May 4th and are working their way across Canada! Annemarie Schonauer was lucky enough to spot them going right over her daughter’s house in Oshawa on May 10th.

• The Ontario Government is extending emergency electricity rate relief to families, so off- peak billing will continue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until May 31st.

• I can’t wait for this pandemic to be over so my family can enjoy our favourite chicken dinner over at Twin Oaks Lodge and Melissa Phillip’s tasty tender turkey dinner at Fernleigh Lodge! I sure wish we took the time to go more often last year!

verona Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com

• Verona Foodland will be open Victoria Day from 9am to 5pm. There will NOT be an early shopping hour for seniors (normally from 7 to 8am) and also no home delivery for seniors and self isolators on that day. These two services (home delivery and early hours for shopping for seniors) will resume on Wednesday, May 20.

• The VCA has acquired supplies for a face mask kit, at no cost, to anyone wishing to get one. Volunteers from the VCA have prepared these kits. The kit includes 2 face masks, 2 sets of gloves and a package of surface wipes. Kits can be picked up at the Verona Trailhead Kiosk. Supplies will be replenished every day. Please only one kit per family.

• Have a safe holiday weekend!

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

• With some trepidation, my husband and I travelled to Kingston last week. With our pantry and freezer quite bare, we knew we had to make the trip. With masks and gloves a ready, and a list as long as your arm, we struck off early (5:30am early) and arrived at the store for our “senior shopping” hour. To our surprise, the store was exceptionally well stocked, with a friendly and organized staff. There were a few folks without masks but that was OK with us. We just stayed away from them. With full carts, we made our way to the checkout, unpacked our carts and off we went to finish our adventure. We were back in Arden before noon, and it actually took more time to unpack, sanitize and then put the groceries away then to drive and shop, but none the less we are at our max again, and glad the trip is over.

• With the stay at home order, it seems that a great many have decided that they would plant a summer veggie gar-

• The Mazinaw Lakeside Resort says, “Thanks so much for the amazing amount of support for our Mother’s Day Special. We couldn’t do it without you!”

• North of 7 Cod Father writes, “I'd like to thank everyone who made my Mother’s Day a complete success! It was the busiest Mother’s Day I’ve had since opening the restaurant, by far. Without the community support, I’d be shut down for sure.”

• With these two restaurants serving up weekday and weekend specials, I feel every Sunday is Mother’s Day because I do not have to cook! Please keep supporting our local restaurants in their bid to stay open and to keep staff employed.

• The state of emergency in our province and across the country has resulted with the inability for many community groups to do any form of fundraising needed to keep programs running. This coming weekend, we would have seen many yard sales with monies raised going directly to maintaining essential programs benefiting the community. One such yard sale would have been sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Community Services. At this time of increasing food insecurity and programs, including Meals on Wheels, the LOLCS needs your help so they can continue to be of assistance to others. They are accepting monetary donations for their programs. So this week, (and any other week) pretend you are attending the Land O’Lakes annual yard sale, drop by their office at 12497A ON-41 #1, Northbrook with a donation towards their programs. Knock on their door (which has to be kept locked for the time being) and a staff member will come and answer it. You will not be going home with a new treasure from the yard sale, but better yet you will be leaving with the gift of knowing you have helped keep our community healthy and nourished.

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR Angela Bright

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

• The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, May 26th. 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.

HARLOWE Marie White

613-336-2557

• Hope all you ladies had a wonderful Mother’s Day last weekend.

• Thinking of Daisy Haw, Betty Kelford and Louise Taylor.

Hoping your days are brighter.

• Fast get-well wishes are rushing to Neil Thompson on his first day of treatment. It would be great if God would give the recipe to someone to cure cancer rapidly.

• Cake and ice cream will be knocking on someone’s door on May 21st. Vivian Mattice will be celebrating a birthday.

Have many more exciting years. On June 21 it will be five years since Gene Kelly invited Vivian out on a first date to the Harlowe Dance. We do hope you two have many more great times.

• I hope I’m wrong but I feel our good times will never be the same. This virus is taking a toll on everyone, and the taxes afterwards will be so high afterwards and we will never see ourselves us out of debt. Everyone will suffer.

• Update on the duck and rooster – disaster! They patched up their differences, but now, the duck is in mourning. George and I were putting the rooster in the pen when a fox grabbed him. George yelled and the fox dropped him (dead) Next day a fox was in the field and George shot at him. He had it in the overdrive after that. I said to George that he’ll never stop until he reaches Gull Lake. Maybe he would need some

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May 14, 2020 water to refresh himself. The rooster went up to heaven, not fully dressed, tail feathers still missing.

Harrowsmith Marilyn Goodberry

613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com

• Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! We hope for warmer weather to be able to display our baskets of flowers outside. It's the middle of May and we're still having flurries!

Mother Nature, please warm things up!

• The Harrowsmith village has been adorned with blue bows to recognize and support our frontline workers and first responders. Our community Christmas tree will be wearing blue bows and will be lit up with blue floodlights until this pandemic is under control and our new normal is achieved.

A huge “Thank You” to the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee! If you want to participate, put something blue on your property or put a blue bulb in your porch light.

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will not be running their Softball this season under the direction of Frontenac Minor Softball Association. The Club has cancelled all events for May & June, plus our Canada Day in the Park 2020 celebration.

• The Oddfellows/Rebekahs (Golden Links Hall) have cancelled all their events for May. • Get well wishes to Glen Simmons, who is in hospital.

• Let's keep up the social distancing. Thank you for helping to flatten the curve!

• Submissions (birthdays, anniversaries, get well wishes, etc.) to the column are welcome. Please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or call/text 613-372-0917. Deadlines for inclusions are Monday mornings of each week.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

• Deepest sympathy to Jo-Anne (Morley) Cuddy in the recent loss of her sister, Vonnie (Morley) Bryden, just this past week. As well Jo-Anne lost her spouse Alfred Cuddy on Feb. 6 of this year. These folks went to school with many in our area. In this challenging time of isolation our thoughts and prayers are with Jo-Anne and all the grieving.

• Quarantine cooking is the way to go here in Hendersonwith some healthy macaroni and cheese- give it a whirl folks.

Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 Tbsp butter, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Boil the macaroni and drain.

• Add remaining ingredients and stir it up. Can be placed in a greased casserole and saved, or eaten right from the pot.

It’s yummy in the tummy, although spouse didn't really go too crazy about it here! Too much pumpkin he thought, and not enough cheese! Also more meat needed in it!! Enjoy in isolation.

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

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• Storrington Lions Club says a BIG thank you to the community! The response to the food drop off on May 1st was incredible! The next drop off date will be on Friday, May 15th. A table will be outside the doors at the Lions Hall in Sunbury on Friday, May 15th from 3 to 6pm to accept food items for the Food Cupboard in Battersea and the local food bank. If there is anyone in the community in need, the Lions Club can be reached at storringtonlionsclub@gmail.com • Cataraqui Conservation has re-opened public access to some areas and the Cataraqui Trail for passive use with strict measures in place. All trail users MUST practice physical distancing of at least two (2) metres on the trails and in parking areas. Parking lots will be limited to visitor volume.

All visitors must refrain from gathering in groups of five or more at any one time.

• Sharon & Will of Freedom Farms have the Food Cupboard in Battersea up and running on the sidewalk in front of the United Church. The cupboard was overflowing so a cooler has been added. Items like dish soap, hand soap and even washing detergent would be appreciated, as well. Ideas or info contact 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.

• Municipal Boat Launches in South Frontenac are open.

We want to remind residents to practice physical distancing, and limit groups to 5 people or less.

• The Loughborough waste disposal site reopened on May 4th, from 8:30 to 4:30pm. The site will follow its normal schedule of being open every Saturday and Monday. This site accepts cash only.

• The Household Hazardous waste depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham reopened May 7th, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. The site will follow its normal schedule of being

open every Thursday.

• Bottle/Can Drive – L.C.B.O. Returnables! in support of Ken Garrett Memorial Park. We have lost our income for this season and, being a private park, we are responsible for all expenses for the park, ie hydro, taxes, insurance, maintenance etc. Items can be dropped off in the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road (between Latimer & Moreland Dixon)!

Great news is that a donor has pledged to match all money we can raise in May and June! Response has been wonderful – keep it coming till June 30th! We also have a drop location at Garrett’s Bake Shop and a donation jug at the Beer Store in Inverary. Big thanks to Inverary Pharmasave, Garrett’s Bake Shop, Inverary Beer Store, Ward’s Marine, Bay of Quinte Mutual and James Reid Funeral Home for their support.

• Inverary Book Exchange – borrow, replace or exchange!

Look for the Yellow Book Houses at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Books for all ages. Inverary Youth Activities Group says thank you to the community for all the support, especially at this difficult time. Enjoy your read!

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com

• Althorpe 115 Years Ago – Saturday’s rain made us think that spring is fast approaching, but the cold snap on Sunday morning made us think that another winter had set in.

– Some of the men passed through here on their way home from Ritchie’s shanty at Burridge. – Willie Mitchell has bought the McCarty farm adjoining his own farm. He also bought out a butcher business in Westport. – Walter Dowdall’s horse took fright Sunday night and ran a short distance when it was caught.

• Maberly 135 Years ago: At a meeting of the cheese factory of Maberly Messrs. Daniel Buchanan, George Buchanan and Joseph Munro were appointed directors. The factory will be built on the farm of Mr. C. Briggs. Mr. Acheson is the contractor. An order was left to the Maberly Carriage Works for mill wagons and the new factory will probably be running by the first of June. [Perth Courier May 1 1885] • Otty Lake and Little Silver Lake Boat Launches to Open May 1- Though the provincial boat launches remain closed, both of the municipal boat launches on Otty Lake and Little Silver Lake will be opened on Friday, May 1. The public is reminded to social distance when using boat launches and only boat or fish by yourself or with people you live with.

• Tay Valley Township will be starting the various road and bridge projects within Tay Valley by mid-May and will be rehabilitating or resurfacing 10.4 kms of roadway, replacing one bridge, and completing the detailed design of one bridge. The public can expect delays and periodic stretches of singlelane closures with possible detours while construction takes place.

• Tay Valley Hockey – Jerseys - Thank you to those who have already dropped off your Tay Valley Hockey jersey at the Municipal Office. In an effort to be ready for this fall's hockey season, jerseys need to be cleaned and sorted, so if you have a Tay Valley Hockey jersey, there are bins available outside the front door at the Municipal Office for drop off.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary - Day 56 Self Isolation It is too bad that gas is so cheap now and we can’t go anywhere. I notice this week that Trudeau is looking a little scruffy. He needs and haircut and I would love to give him one. We have made it this far by being kind and giving and knowing the more you know, the less you fear. Don’t watch Trump. Use your wit to amuse, not to abuse. Everybody has been in lockdown so long and they are probably running out of things to do. Here are a few ideas: how about having a garage sale later on when people can get out? Now is a good time to get the stuff together to get rid of what you don’t need. Try out a few of those new recipes and share them with our friends. That is what I do. Organize your recipe files or your phone address book; do a jigsaw puzzle or do a crossword; read a book. Go for a drive on a back road (that is free) – even going out for just one hour makes you feel great. Shave the hair off your legs – anything to keep you from being bored. We have been staying at home so long that now we feel safer staying home than going out. I know I do and this seems like normal now. But don’t get so that you

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want to crawl in a hole and pull the hole in behind you. Then it is time to call a friend or somebody.

Things I want to do when this is over: I want to go shopping without the fear of this virus always on my mind; I want to hear the sound of a car pulling into my driveway, a door slamming and know someone is coming for a visit; I want to get my hair cut, coloured and curled again; I want to go to Holly’s and get a pedicure and a manicure; I want to go to a restaurant with my friends and not have to sit six feet apart; I want to pick up Olive and Harriett and say let’s go for a coffee or a meal; I want to smell bacon or a sizzling steak on a BBQ as I can’t BBQ myself; I want to be able to greet my friends with a hug. These are all the things I look forward to when this craziness is over.

Me and my bathroom scales had a fight this week. For the past three weeks, I have been eating very well - cottage cheese, skinless chicken, no bread, and no butter. I get Meals on Wheels and they are low-cal except for dessert but I only eat half of the dessert. I was so excited to step on my scales last Monday and it says I’ve been bad. It says I gained 3 pounds. Every woman knows what it feels like to have the scales say you have gained weight. I looked down at that horrible mechanical device in disbelief – my confidence destroyed. I was dieting with the hopes that by the time this pandemic is over, I can get out my front door.

I think when I get out everyone is going to call me pudgy – what a horrible word - pudgy! So I changed my other mind and figured out dieting is not for me at this time. This might go on for gosh knows how long, so I am going to enjoy ALL my food – no one is going to see me anytime soon. Yum yum yum.

This week, I found goodies on my door handle - a roast beef dinner and a loaf of homemade cheese bread and a box of chocolates. Rick and Barb brought me a Chinese supper on Saturday night – it was soooo good. Thank you, everybody, for the wonderful meals. That’s it for this week. Stay home – stay safe – stay strong.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-279-3209

• Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, whether you are a step mother , or godmother, grandmother...

• This morning, l awoke to some flowers at each table for all of the mothers from Andrew, the owner.

• I also received a greeting from each of my 5 children, which I enjoyed .

• Birthday greetings are Blake Hawley, Evelyn Gray, Kourtnie Rochefort, Mackenzie Rose, Christian Matson, Mike Hawley, Heather Beattie, Sarah McCallum, Betty Fransworth, Sharon Price, William Lowery, Hunter Mallett, May Walton, Roy Beechy, Herb Clow, Maurice Woodcock, Cameron Jackson.

• On May 6, a baby girl was born to Erin and Duncan McGregor. Her name is Quinn Elizabeth. A great granddaughter to Lauretta Barker, and granddaughter to Lillian Godfrey. All the best to the parents.

• Vivian Hannah was 90 on her birthday, recently, at Pine Meadow in Northbrook.

• We at SLRR thank Shopper Drug Mart for the gifts recently.

• We are still on lockdown at SLRR and miss our children and others very much. When will the virus come to an end?

Talking by telephone or through our window is our only communication. All the best to everyone. Stay home, if possible. Stay safe!

Sharbot Lake

Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Gian Kaillon Sharbot Lake 613.279.2100 • Northbrook 613.336.8888 www.sharbotlakechiropractic.ca *Temporarily Closed Due To Covid -19*

Sciatica

This article is part 2 of 3 and will continue next week.

What are the signs/symptoms of sciatica? Patients most often complain about pain radiating down the back of their leg, reducing their mobility. This may or may not (and is not limited to) numbness, tingling, burning, pins and needles, weakness, and muscle atrophy just to name a few. Patients often have frequent episodes of previous LBP and some may not recall any prior injuries.

Who is most at risk for sciatica? More research is needed to determine the exact incidence and prevalence of sciatica. It is estimated that 5% - 10% of patients with low back pain have it, and 10% - 40% of people experience it in their lifetime. There are certain risk factors that increase the chance of developing sciatica. These include age, height, mental stress, cigarette smoking, in addition certain occupations are predisposed to sciatic nerve pain, including machine operators and truck drivers.

How is sciatica diagnosed? When a patient complains of pain radiating down their leg, a chiropractor will typically conduct a full history and physical examination to determine whether the sciatic nerve is to blame.

Chiropractors often work as part of a patient’s health care team. If there are red flags present – the chiropractor will recommend advanced imaging to determine if surgery should be considered.

How is sciatica treated? There are a variety of treatments that chiropractors can offer, including recommendations on lifestyle changes.

Recommended treatments may include stretching/strengthening exercises, massage therapy, acupuncture, spinal manipulation and spinal mobilizations just to name a few. Stay tuned as next week we will discuss ways to help prevent sciatica and what you can do at home if you have it.

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Queen's student conducting anonynmous survey of Lyme disease experiences

Never mind the black flies, tick season is here O

ne of the best ways to get out of doors in a social distancing way in rural areas is to take a walk in the woods or on a backcountry trail. But even as the cold weather

Ticks prefer relatively cool weather and do not like direct sunlight. They can congregate in the border areas between walk ways and brush. The best way to avoid tick bites is to

has lingered into May, to be replace with warmer weather this weekend we hope, the prevalence of ticks, including deer ticks, bring a significant risk of Lyme Diseases.

Lyme Disease came to Canada from the United States. It was first identified in the town of Lyme, Connecticut in the mid 1980’s.

Until quite recently it was thought that the deer ticks that carry Lyme were not prevalent in Canada, however “Blacklegged ticks are spreading to new areas of the province because of climate change,” according to the government of Ontario.”

Not all ticks are blacklegged (deer) ticks, and not all deer ticks carry Lyme Disease.

Adult female deer ticks require a blood meal to reproduce, which is why they attack mammals, including deer, cats and dogs, and humans. Cats are though to be immune to Lyme disease, but they can carry ticks. Dogs are susceptible to Lyme, but there is a Lyme vaccine for dogs.

remain covered when walking in fields of in the woods by wearing long sleeved shirts, tucking socks into pants, etc. Light coloured clothing is recommended and the use of Deet based insect repellents has been shown to be an effective repellent According to Public Health, Ontario, a full body scan for ticks after a walk or a gardening session is recommended, as is showering and running clothes through a hot dryer cycle. Ticks will crawl on exposed skin and eventually bite the skin and burrow in to get the blood meal they are looking for. This takes time. Ticks that are removed within 24 hours are not likely to transmit Lyme disease. They must be removed carefully, however, with a tweezers or a tick key, to avoid crushing the tick and leaving the legs embedded beneath the skin. The area should be cleaned with soap and/or hand sanitizer after the tick is removed.

If Lyme disease has been contracted

symptoms often occur within 1 to 2 weeks, but they can occur in as little as 3 days or as late as 30 days after infection.

One of the potential symptoms of Lyme’s is a bulls eye rash that can expand slowly over days. Other symptoms include: fever, chills, fatigue, body aches, headache, neck stiffness and swollen lymph nodes, or facial paralysis, . These symptoms can occur with or without the bull’s eye rash. .Public Health Ontario recommends seeking medical care if any of the above mentioned symptoms occur within 30 days of a tick bite, or Left untreated, Lyme’s can result in long term health conditions including severe joint pain and swelling and neurological disorders. These conditions are difficult to treat.

The recommended treatment for Lyme’s is a course of antibiotics, and the earlier it is treated the better the outcome.

Concerns have been raised about how the medical system has handled Lyme’s patients in Eastern Ontario, which is listed as endemic region for Lyme’s by the Province of Ontario.

In the accompanying article, Queen’s Master’s student Emilie Norris-Roozmon describes the context for a survey that she has initiated for her thesis and the research efforts of her supervisors Dr’s Colautti and Egan, who are involved in the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network.

Pursuing Tick Bite Symptoms Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

by Emilie Norris-Roozmon

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midst social distancing restrictions and declining rates of COVID-19 infection, many Ontario residents are eager to get outside and re-connect with nature. However, May is also Lyme Disease Awareness month, and spring’s onset is expected to cause hundreds of new Lyme disease cases in this province. Researchers at Queen’s University have launched a new collabora-

by Jeff Green

tion between citizens and scientists to eliminate misdiagnosis of Tick-Borne Disease in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outdoor activities pose a risk of infection from ticks carrying viruses and bacteria. In response to this growing threat, researchers at Queen’s University are asking citizens for new insight. Masters student Emilie NorrisRoozmon is promoting a new anonymous online survey for anyone who has been bitten by a tick (http://bit.ly/Tick-Survey). In collaboration with her supervisors Dr. Robert Colautti and Dr. Rylan Egan, her thesis research will use public surveys to track patterns in reported symptoms that are associated with tick bites “Whether symptoms are severe or mild to non-existent,” explains Norris-Roozmon “we think this kind of data is valuable and underutilized in the study of tick-borne infections.”

The survey evaluates the “client-centred care” that patients receive, and their resulting symptoms. The survey emerged from the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network (CLyDRN) and is part of an integrated research program on tick-borne diseases funded by Canada’s Federal Tri-Agency.

In addition to Lyme, many diseases can be simultaneously transmitted by ticks in eastern Ontario, including Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan disease. Infectious diseases like Lyme disease and COVID-19 have caught health care institutions offguard, with significant financial and human health impacts. Norris-Roozmon and her colleagues are hopeful that their integrated approach will help to improve diagnosis of tick-borne disease in Ontario.

Quotes “I have had 23 different diagnoses from at least 15 different doctors, suffice it to say that believe my immune system was compromised by undiagnosed and untreated Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella infections.”

– Diane Quigley, Administrator of the Lyme Kingston Group and Lyme Group Guide “After being sick all semester and seeing 7 doctors I was finally diagnosed with Lyme.”

– Abby Duncan, Queen’s University student

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Out of quarantine and into self isolation W

e arrive home to quarantine for fourteen days. It’s not too much hardship as family have stocked our home with the basics. The neighbours offer to pick up anything we need. We can order groceries locally, and volunteers deliver. We watch the news about a country where people are beaten who ignore quarantine orders. We’re grateful that our community uses kindness and support. We have no desire to stick our heads out our door.

The ice goes out of the lake, the muskrats and loons return. Our resilient daffodils and hyacinths emerge amidst snow flurries. Yes, we’re back home in Canada and grateful for it.

We’ve been away two and half months and adjusted to a different living space. Now we start over trying to find things. I tell Dick it’s an excellent exercise for our senior brains. He’s dubious, and being a curmudgeon, says frequently, “Where did you put it?”

As our quarantine comes to an end, we make a list of a places to go in Kingston. The day arrives and before we leave, we sit with our coffee and watch the news. This is our daily “rally round the flag” event. As we listen to the statistics about the number of cases doubling every couple of days and hear the familiar refrain of “stay home,” we look at each other and tear up our list.

I am a rule follower. It isn’t that I never break the rules but I do so after careful consideration of the potential consequences and how I’ll save myself if I get caught. Dick is the opposite, a rule bender. He only follows dictates after careful consideration to see if they make sense to him, and make his life easier. I envision the amount of discussion it would take to navigate through the many directives I’m hearing about just to get in, through, and out of a store. I don’t think it would be a worth it. So, instead we do a curbside pick-up in Verona. I leave Dick in the car.

What has changed? Not much, except a mind-set. I have posted a quote in my kitchen by anthropologist Carlos Castaneda: “We either make ourselves miserable or

we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.” Dick is not unhappy being a curmudgeon. It’s a role like those he plays in theatre. Some folks enjoy complaining and talking about the drama of life. Not me. I start to wonder how we make ourselves happy in the face of this pandemic. According to my quote it’s about choice, and where we put our attention.

I’m curious how people are thinking now. I decide to ask. I explain to my grandchildren that there’s an upside and a downside to everything, and ask what’s their upside. The children without fail say it’s having family time, playing games, taking walks together, planning and helping prepare food, and even group projects that they work on together. The teenager says getting up when he’s ready instead of following the bus schedule is his silver lining. Time has slowed down. They don’t mind.

Older adults say that witnessing the plight of other people is making them more empathetic. Food-service providers and volunteers tell me customers are more understanding and appreciative, less judgemental, and more generous with those in need. Our Community Cupboards thrive. I certainly cherish those volunteers who show up at our door so we have food, medication, and mail. They drop off the parcel, step back and when we come out, ask how we’re doing.

“I’m back to homesteading,” one woman tells me. “I’m so creative in my kitchen. It is very satisfying. I understand how it was a labour of love for those pioneer women.” Who knew with all our prepared foods? “I’m enjoying chatting with my adult children on the phone,” another says. “Few people are going anywhere. Time is no longer an issue.”

We’ve been home six weeks now and it’s time to go out while we still remember our social skills. Dick says that he notices people are not so busy, which makes them more caring. He sees little acts of kindness all around. I think I’ll take him shopping. His perspective may help me

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Jan and Dick Miller

take my eyes off the arrows and footprints on the floor, and not worry so much about getting it right. And I’ll keep him from sailing upstream against the flow in the aisles.

We are a good team at times.

VE Day in South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal and Councillor Ray Leonard placing a wreath in Harrowsmith to honour VE Day. (Wreath provided by Harrowsmith Beautification Committee) Photo Wilma Kenn

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A Message From Frontenac CFDC Staff While we are continuing to practice our social distancing, we are still available to help you. For business counselling or loan enquires, contact Anne Prichard. Anne may be easily reached via email Anne@frontenaccfdc.com, or leave a voicemail message at 613-372-1414 ext 204. Anne will be checking her messages each afternoon. Be sure to clearly leave your phone number.

For general enquires, email Sue Theriault at Sue@frontenaccfdc.com.

Some of our clients and other local businesses have been deemed essential services during the State of Emergency. They have been working exceptionally hard to look after all of us, and we at the Frontenac CFDC would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for all that they are doing for our community.

Many business owners have told us they are serv-

ing new clients who have never used their services before now and it is our hope that these new customers will continue to support local businesses.

We have worked with a number of clients and businesses who have used their down time as an opportunity to develop their marketing plans and cashflow plans. If you own a business in Frontenac and are interested in this free service, or other business consultations, please contact Anne at anne@frontenaccfdc.com to arrange a phone or Zoom consultation.

The Prime Minister announced funding for the Community Futures Development Corporations on April 17 in response to the pandemic. At the time of writing this newsletter, we do not have the details. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or

About the Frontenac CFDC The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors and funded by the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Our mission is to stimulate community and economic development throughout the Frontenacs – aptly expressed by the tag line “building business…. growing communities”.

Whether you are considering starting a small business in the Frontenacs, seeking advice or financing for your existing business, we can help.

The Frontenac CFDC offers: • Business information and counselling at no cost • Commercial loans • Rural Innovation Initiative Eastern Ontario

Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation 5062 Rd 38, Harrowsmith, Ontario www.frontenaccfdc.com

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Spotlight On Business

Pineridge Resort

on our Blog for the latest information.

Our Annual General Meeting that is normally held in June has been postponed. We will announce the new date on the website, social media and with an ad in the Frontenac News.

Join the County of Frontenac’s Economic Development staff for their weekly business video calls, Thursdays at 1 pm.

Participating businesses have found these sessions to be both supportive and informative as they navigate the new business landscape. Staff from Frontenac CFDC, Kingston Economic Development, Kingston and Frontenac Mike & Jackie Davidson, Pineridge Resort.

Public Library and Ontario Mike Davidson bought Prichard and Sue TheriMinistry of Agriculture the Pineridge Resort a year ault, as friends who will do and Rural Affairs regu- ago. The resort, which is on anything to help. If I have a larly attend to provide 5th Depot Lake, includes 11 question about anything to assistance. If you aren’t self-contained housekeep- do with my business, I just already on the County’s ing cabins, a log home/ call, and if they don’t know distribution list, email ral- lodge and store, 28 trailer the answer, they find it for len@frontenaccounty.ca. sites and 15 camping sites. me. It has meant a lot to us.”

As well, our colleagues at It has a beach and a boat Like other resort owners, the County of Frontenac launch as well, all on a large, COVID-19 has made it imare maintaining a hub of wooded property. possible to make any firm COVID-19 business reDavidson, with his wife plans for this summer, but sources at inFrontenac.ca/ Jackie and brother Drew, the Davidson’s are still preCOVID-19 ■ loved everything about Pin- paring to open up, perhaps eridge, but it needed work. in June, depending on what “It was a beautiful place, the government of Ontario and it sort of fell into our decides. laps. But since we bought it, “We are waiting, just like it has been a non-stop effort everyone else to find out to improve. It needed a lot when we can open, and of sweat equity to bring it to we know it will not be the the point where our clients same as a normal summer,” can enjoy the beauty of he said. “Everything we are the lake, the shoreline, the planning to do this summer whole property,” he said, in a is geared towards keeping Whether you’re looking phone interview last week. everybody safe. to get a business off the Luckily, the Davidson’s The cabins at Pineridge have a number of skills and have their own kitchens and ground, expand an were not averse to the hard washrooms, so with extra existing operation, or work and to making the cleaning between visitors, purchase equipment – investments that needed the Davidson’s are confident we’ve got the loan to be made. Replacing hot renting them out. The lodge water heaters, upgrading and campground will probato fit your needs. plumbing and electrical bly stay closed, but the store For more information systems, repairing leaks, may be able to open, one or to obtain a loan and clearing brush, have all customer at a time. They are application, visit been daily enterprises for also hoping the trailer sites over a year now. can be open. www.frontenaccfdc.com And they had help.

“We are not going to be or call 1-888-372-9962 “I think of the CFDC, Anne renting boats out by the

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hour or the day. It is too much work to clean and disinfect them between uses, but maybe weekly rentals will be possible. And the beach won’t be open,” he said, adding that perhaps a designated area of beach will be assigned to each cabin.

“We are in touch with our association and they might get heads up about what is happening, but nobody really knows. Meanwhile we are telling people who enquire about this summer that we will be guided by safety. They need to understand that.”

The Davidson’s are also not focusing too much on the revenue they will make this summer. They are concentrating their efforts on the continuing improvement of the resort for the long term, and on finding ways to make PineRidge a safe place this summer for customers to enjoy.

They are also fortunate, in comparison to some other local summer resorts, that they do not have a large number of Americans among their regular clientele.

Article by Jeff Green, The Frontenac News ■

For more on our services visit www.frontenaccfdc.com or call 1-888-372-9962 ext 206

One-on-One Digital Support Sessions

Are you a business owner in Frontenac who could use help enhancing your online presence?

On Friday May 22, Chris Morris will offer one-on-one digital support sessions to Frontenac businesses. Sessions will be virtual – by phone or video call, are totally free of charge, will last for approximately one hour and will be guided by your needs. Be ready with specific questions to make the most of your time with Chris.

We expect the sessions will fill up quickly, so email Chris now to secure your session: morris@kingstoncanada. com.

Chris Morris is a digital marketing consultant with L&A County and Kingston Economic Development Corporation. He works with small-to-medium businesses for oneon-one consultations on all things digital: websites, social media, operations (point of sale, cloud-based systems, etc.), digital marketing, SEO, and much more. ■

Congratulations!

Coming Soon – Congratulations to Barb and Derek Matson on their new business, C4 Convenience in Arden. C4 convenience will initially start up by offering take out food featuring burgers, deep fried snacks and ice cream. They will then offer grocery and household essentials, sundries and seasonal items. C4 has also obtained TSSA approval for gas and diesel sales. The staff at the CFDC have heard from many Arden residents over the past decade the need for a grocery store and we are pleased to be able to support this new business. Please Follow us (Frontenac CFDC) on Facebook to learn when the store will be opened Congratulations to Mary Watson in her new business, Mary Watson Personal Support Worker (PSW). Mary moved to North Frontenac last summer and is offering her services to individuals in North Frontenac, Central Frontenac and Addington Highlands. Mary has over two decades of experience as a PSW, including five years of private one-on-one care and fifteen years with a home care company. She is well trained in complicated care and dementia. In addition to offering typically PSW services, Mary is also offering foot care, housekeeping, food preparation and personal care. Mary is fully insured and police checked. For additional information call Mary at 905449-3866 or email marywatsonpsw@gmail.com Since her early days in shop class and through a corporate career in consumer protection, Tammy Watson has always had a passion for fixing things.

And now she's started Trillium & Maple Woods Handywoman Services to fix and build things for us all! If you've got a project you want to tackle that doesn’t need a contractor but is otherwise too complicated or time consuming for yourself, Tammy is the Handywoman you need. She can also tend to your yard work, build you outdoor furniture or check on your property then provide a secure video report. https://trilliumandmaplewoods.com/ Congratulations to Peggy and Dave Hallett who are serving up a wide selection of lunch and dinner items at their new business,The Sydenham Country Café, Hillside Plaza. Everything is made in-house including a wide selection of bakery goodies, specialty sandwiches and take-home dinners, both ready to warm up and frozen. They are currently open MonSat 11am – 6pm and the drive thru window is also available for ordering and pickup. Their online ordering is proving popular with many specials and meal deals, including fajitas and sliders on the weekends for some family fun. The website for ordering is countrycafe.ca or phone orders at 613 376 3205.

If you have a new business or other business news, email the information to anne@frontenaccfdc.com for inclusion in our next newsletter and on our social media.

Local 316 National Farmers Union Tree Planting Project, 2020 To celebrate the NFU’s 50th anniversary in 2019, Local 316 organized the “50 Years, 50 Trees” project for member families. The Local purchased 2600 bare-root trees from the Ferguson Nursery in Kemptville, including conifers (white cedar and white spruce), and deciduous trees (hard maple, high bush cranberry, chokecherry, shagbark hickory and red osier dogwood), and offered 50 trees per family to Local 316 members. In late April, the trees were distributed to about 45 member families who had ordered trees during the winter and early spring. A number of food-re-

lated trees (chokecherries, hickory and maple) were donated to the edible forests at the Lakeside and Oak Street community gardens in Kingston. Local 316 is proud to be a supporter for these important sources of food for Kingston residents.

This project was funded by money raised through our annual Farmers Fall Feast. Many thanks to Jeff and Sue Peters of the Inverary area for organizing and implementing this project, and for hosting the pick-up location. ■

KFPL Collecting Community Covid-19 Stories The Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s StoryMy project, started in 2012 to capture local history by recording residents’ memories, is shifting its focus to capture a cross section of stories to reveal the pandemic experience. Stories can be short or long, in writing, or recorded as audio or

video and you can talk about how the pandemic has impacted you professionally or personally. If you'd like to take part, please visit https://www.digitalkingston.ca/story-me/ storyme-covid-19-edition ■

Hanna Meat Pies

Justin Hanna, Hanna Meat Pies.

Justin Hanna has been methodically developing his business, Hanna Meat Pies since 2015 when he began selling his line of “Seriously Good Pies”.

The key to the success of the company thus far has been the taste and texture of the pies, and one of the secrets behind that is the use of two kinds of pastry.

The pie base is a butter pastry, and the pies are covered with a puff pastry that is golden, flaky and rich.

The fillings, which are sourced locally wherever possible, are all prepared by cooking meat and vegetables separately and then simmering them together for flavour. The original Hanna pies included: a beef pie, with red wine flavoured boeuf bourguignon filling; a chicken pie with white wine flavoured filling similar to coq au vin; and a vegetable pie with creamy sheep’s feta and other spices. Other varieties are available as well, and new recipes are in development. Until recently, they were being made at a shared kitchen space at St. Paul’s Anglican in Sydenham.

“I realised a couple of years ago that I needed my own commercial kitchen space in order to keep my existing customers fully stocked, before I could expand the business,” he said last week, from his new kitchen on George Street in Sydenham (in the same building as Sydenham One Stop).

It took a lot longer to get the new kitchen up and running than Justin could have foreseen, but, finally,

as of early March when this article was originally being prepared, the kitchen was just about ready.

In addition to ample freezer space and the usual capacity of a commercial kitchen, it has a brand-new pie machine.

“The new machine, the new space and the fact that it is available to me at all times, are game changers for my business,” he said.

But the new kitchen, and the delays getting it up and running, have come at a cost.

“I can’t get financing from a bank for this business.

They have never been interested. Without the backing of CFDC, I wouldn’t have a business. There is no chance,” he said.

The loans, advice, and support that he has received from the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation have enabled Justin Hanna to bring his kitchen to completion and finally be able to expand his business.

In an interview at the soon to be finished space in early March, Justin was trying to stay patient waiting for last approvals for his new space. He had done everything he could do, but the timing was now out of his hands.

Six week’s later, the kitchen has received its final health unit inspection, and Justin is good to go. The only problem comes from something else that is out of his hands, COVID-19. A major chunk of his core clientele, including a number of restaurants and Royal Military College, are currently closed. That cut his sales by over 50%, not an ideal scenario by any means.

Fortunately, sales at Glenburnie Grocery, Limestone Creamery, Trousdale’s Foodland, Gimour’s Meats, Mike Dean’s in Sharbot Lake and at some specialty food stores in Kingston have been brisk, and Justin is looking at some new opportunities to expand.

The other aspect to the new location is to open his pie factory outlet, and that has also been slowed down

by COVID-19. Complications around retail sales during the lockdown have delayed that as well Once things settle, however, new products, including dessert pies, will be available, at least on weekends, at the Hanna meat pies outlet. With a new kitchen, Hanna meat pies will also be in a position to expand its product line for the wholesale market as well.

Everything about the future for Hanna Meat Pies looks bright, except for the very near future.

“I have been and will continue to be leaning on the Frontenac CFDC through this. It’s nice to know there is someone on my side,” Justin said.

Article by Jeff Green, The Frontenac News ■

Ontario's artisan Food and Beverage (FAB) Region is an initiative with a goal of helping entrepreneurs live their dream of operating an artisanal food and beverage business. We devote this section of the newsletter to feature a local "FAB" business. If you are the owner of an artisan food or beverage business in the County of Frontenac and would like to be featured in an upcoming issue, contact Anne Prichard at 613-372-1414 ext 204. Check us out at www.farbregion.ca or Facebook @FABRegion.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE FOR ROADSIDE WEED CONTROL The County of Lennox & Addington and its four Lower Tier Municipalities (The Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, The Township of Stone Mills and The Township of Addington Highlands) have engaged the services of Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. for the application of pesticide to control vegetation at all guiderail locations, and control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: County of Lennox and Addington: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 27 Greater Napanee: Asselstine Road, Beechwood Road, Brady Road, Brown Sideroad, Buttermilk Falls Road, Centreville Road, Clara Street, Cold Water Road, Cooks Road, Dafoe Street, Daley Road, Denridge Road, Deseronto Road, Drive-In Road West, Dry Well Lane, Gerow Road, Glennelm Road, Goodyear Road, Hemling Lane, Henderson Road, Herrington Lane, Hinch Road, Hogs Back Road, Homestead Road, Johnsons Sideroad, Kimmett's Sideroad, Lime Lake Road, Manion Road, Mcknight's Sideroad, Northfork Road, O’Connell Sideroad, Pine Grove Road, Pleasant Drive, Pringles Sideroad, Roblin Road, Salmon River Road, Sharpes Corners Road, Shorey Road, Stone Hedge Road, United Street , Westplain Road Stone Mills: Airport Road, Barrett Road, Bawn Road, Bethel Road, Blue Heron Street, Botden Road, Brady Road, Brown Road, Brown Road North, Butternut Road, Camden-Portland Boundary Road, Card Road, Centreville Road, Christopher Road, Church Road, Clair Road, Clancy Road, Clara Street, Colebrook Road, Cowdy Road, Craigen Road, Curl Road, Cutler Road, Deerhurst Road, Denridge Road, Desmond Road, Dewey Road, Dillon Road, Dowdle Road, Doyle Road, Edges Road, Embury Road, Estis Road, Fifth Lake Road, Finlay Street, Freeman Road, Galbrait Grove Road, German Road, Gibson Road, Goodyear Road, Hicks Road, Hinch Road, Hooper Road, Huffman Road, Hunt Road, Jackson Road, Joyce Road, Keech Road, Kellyville Road, Kirk Road, Lake Road, Lockridge Road, Maple Avenue Road, Marlin Road, Martin Drive, Mccutcheon Road, Mcgill Road, Mckeown Drive Road, Mcquay Road, Milsap Road, Moscow Road, Ninth Concession Road, North Road East, North Road West, Nugent Road, Park Road, Percy Road, Petworth Road, Pinecrest Road, Rattie Road, Red Cedar Point Road, Reinink Road, Riverwood Cove, Robinson Road, Roman Street, School Road, Terry Drive Road, Teskey Road, Tower Road, Varty Lake Road, Victoria Street, Wagar Road, Wartman Road, Westplain Road Loyalist: Chipmunk Ridge Road, Empey Road, Fisk Road, Florida Road, Fred Brown Road, Gift Road, Hegadorn Road, Howes Road, Love Road, Maple Road, Mcconnell Road, Newburgh Road, Old Wilton Road, Peters Road, Rose Road, Scotland Road, Simmons Road, Switzerville Road, Thorpe Road, Vent Road, Wilson Road The Contractor will be using the following pesticide: Clearview Herbicide, active ingredients Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt, Metsulfuron -methyl, (Reg. #29752) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada), (Guiderail and Roadside).

Gateway Adjuvant, active ingredients Paraffinic Oil, Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants emulsifiable concentrate, (Reg. #31470) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada), (Guiderail and Roadside).

Credit Xtreme Herbicide, active ingredients Glyphosate, present as isopropylamine and potassium salt, (Reg. #29888) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada), (Guiderail).

Arsenal Powerline Herbicide active ingredients Imazapyr, present as the isopropylamine salt, (Reg. #30203) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada), (Guiderail) Commencing on May 25, 2020 (weather permitting) to June 26, 2020.

The following areas will NOT be sprayed:  Roadside areas mowed and maintained as a lawn by property owners.  Minimum 10 metre buffer from surface water and freshwater habitat.  Locations requested not to be sprayed by adjacent landowners.

If landowners do not want the road allowance in front of their property to be sprayed they must register their request and post "NO SPRAYING" signs at the start and finish of their property. Registration forms are available at the County of Lennox & Addington offices and will require the landowner to enter into an agreement to manage all noxious weeds on the subject frontage.

For further information contact (collect calls will be accepted): Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc., 613-938-2117 or The County of Lennox & Addington 613-354-4883 Further Information regarding weed control is available on the County website: www.lennox-addington.on.ca

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Anniversary th

Happy 70 Anniversary

Don & Doris Ritchie Of Bell Rock, Ontario Married May 19, 1950

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Ritchie A big Thank you to the Verona Foodland staff & volunteer drivers and Verona Pharmawell Drug Store for delivering all of our daily needs. To Pastor Masters, Dr. Gibbens, South Frontenac Community Services and to our family & friends for keeping in touch. Thank you and God Bless you all, Doris & Don Ritchie

OBITUARY Arsenault, Muriel Helen (nee Lipsett) To all my children and friends – Remember me with a smile today, I wasn’t one for tears. Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years.

Recall my laugh, the way I spoke. The funny things I did. My strength, my love, the way I joked. My eyes that shone with love and fun, so much of me that never died, I left for everyone. -- Muriel.

Born September 19, 1924, passed away peacefully at Trillium Retirement and Care Community in Kingston on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at age 95. Beloved wife of the late George Carmichael and the late Joseph Arsenault. Loving mother of the late Sharon Nybom (Stefan, spouse Marcy), Richard Carmichael (late Karen), Joy Schell (Robert) and the late Jerry Carmichael (Janie Cook, the late Kelly Orser). Cherished grandmother of Kathy (Noel), Stefanie (Sean), Eric (Myka), Jackie, Sam (Nicole), Lyndsay, Shannon (Ross), Shane, Jessica and Jordan (Jessica). Also sadly missed by her many great grandchildren.

Predeceased by her brothers Maxwell (late Gladys) and Ralph (late Jane).

Cremation has taken place. The family will celebrate her life privately at a later date. For those desiring, memorial donations to Westbrook United Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Paul G. Payne Funeral Home, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 (613-386-7373). Please share your memories and condolences to the family at www.paynefuneralhome.com

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BRIGGS, George Francis David

Middleton, Winston

George passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. George Briggs of Perth in his 75th year. George was born in Ottawa on August 4, 1945 to Amy Mildred Briggs from Ottawa and Jackson Leonard (J.L.) Briggs from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was the loving husband and best friend of Suzanne Morey Briggs and brother of Robert Brooke Briggs (Diane) of Perth. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Rebecca Bellamy (Kevin) of Perth, his loving grandsons, Benjamin and William Bellamy, and his many friends and family members. Donations may be made to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.

Peacefully at home in Verona surrounded by his family on April 27, 2020, Winston Middleton in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Jo Ann (Lappen) Middleton of 58 years and loving father of Margo Sortberg (Russell), Lisa Ewart, Lauralee Asselstine, Mary Jo Dowker (Ron), and Mark (Nila). Much loved grandpa of Murray, Spencer, Erica, Katlyn, Allison, Robert, Christine, Jason, Colby, Myles, Zoe, Mia and Logan and great grandpa of Freya. Dear brother of Joyce (Wick) Bauder, and brother-in-law of Ben Lappen and Mary Lou Kirkpatrick, and is predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Gertrude (Veley), his sister Betty Botting and sister-in-law Donna Gail Bryant.

Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Winston loved to spend time with his family, was a long time employee of Bell Canada and a member of the Terrible Ten Hunting Camp for many years. The family would like to express their gratitude to PD Nurses Andrea and Angela, the nurses of Saint Elizabeth Health Care with special mention to Gennaro and Kristy, and the Verona Medical Clinic for their care and compassion provided to Winston. In keeping with Winston’s wishes a private graveside service and celebration of life will occur at a later date.

Bryden: Vonnie June At Quinte Healthcare Belleville, on Tuesday May 5, 2020, Vonnie (Morley) of Tweed in her 87th year. Daughter of the late William and Edith (Black) Morley. Wife of the late Roy Bryden.

Mother of Morley Bryden, Flinton; Kathy Whitelaw, Cobourg; Stephen (Lynn) Bryden, Grafton; Kimberly Bouchard, Cobourg and the late Larry Bryden.

Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Cassidy, Dana Bryden, Benjamin Bryden, Jason, Melissa and Bryden Whitelaw; Stephanie, Ashley and Ryan Bryden and Zane Bouchard.

Loved by her 13 great grandchildren.

Sister of Donna Hawley, Joanne Cuddy and the late Faye Barris. Do to covid restrictions there will be no public visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Interment: Flinton United Church Cemetery. Donations: Hastings Prince Edward Lung Association.

Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

MacLeod, Alexander “Alex” Norman December 1, 1932 - May 6, 2020 In loving memory of Alex MacLeod who passed away at the Smiths Falls Hospital, on May 6, 2020. Alex was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years Ann MacLeod.

He was the loving father of Guy (Martha) and Karen (Ken) Jackson, loving Grandpa of Holly and Natalie Griffith, Alexandra MacLeod, Connor and Alyssa Jackson. Alex will also be sadly missed by his sister Marion MacLeod, cousin George Jones, all his Friends, and the congregation of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake. Alex’s family wishes to extend a thank-you to the Second floor nurses, Dr. Argue and all the staff at Smiths Falls & Perth Hospitals for their care and compassion. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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James Duncan Sergeant (‘Little Jimmy‘) April 12, 1964 - April 6, 2020

James Duncan Sergeant passed away from cancer at the Stanton Regional Hospital in Yellowknife, NT. Originally from Kingston, James attended Queens University where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce.

He began his career in accounting in Kingston, however, opportunity in Canada's North was calling.

James began his venture to Canada‘s North in 1990. His journey took him from Yellowknife, NT to Fort Chipewyan, AB, Wrigley NT, Fort Simpson NT and back to Yellowknife where he retired from the Government of the Northwest Territories. He always loved the North and requested that his last days be spent in Yellowknife.

Left behind to mourn this great loss: wife Kathleen, Mother in Law Corinna, brother Tom, sister Jessica, nephew Chris, niece Zoey, many cousins, aunts and uncles. James was predeceased by his maternal and fraternal grandparents, mother Carol Anne, Father Forrest and his brother John.

Funeral Services will be held in Ontario at a date to be determined. Online condolences can be sent to messages@ mckennafuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Elements Fitness: the virtual gym

by Wilma Kenny One of the first group of services to close during the current pandemic threat was Elements Fitness, a gym located just north of Sydenham. Its manager, Karley Heyman, has since been busy setting up and posting a wide range of online workouts.

“It’s important to keep people moving their bodies, and it’s great for mental health, too,” says Karley, “People from all over the country have been tapping into these workout programs via social media.

It’s a free resource.” (Donations are optional).

She said that it’s been so popular she may consider continuing some of this online activity even after the gym re-opens, so people living outside the Frontenacs can continue to participate.

These online offerings include age appropriate workout and activity programs for children, which sound like good resources for home schooling.

Karley, who majored in sociology at Queen’s, has been running the gym’s programs since 2016; her clientele comes from the area between Kingston and Godfrey, and stretches in age from infancy (moms and babies), through preschoolers to teens and adults. There are outdoor activities for summer, including obstacle courses for all age groups, and other years, summer day camps for both boys and girls. Karley is the only full-time staff, but has had a male coach to lead the men’s groups, and her mother does health and nutrition coaching.

And the future? Karley says it’s hard to predict: she’s waiting for direction from the province, and hoping that some wellspaced outdoor summer programs might be permitted by July.

Meanwhile her online site, Elements Fitness Sydenham and her Facebook page encourage people to join the varied daily challenges and to stay in touch with each other. There are even ‘Zoom’ workouts.

In her spare time, Karley helps her husband on their organic farm, where they raise beef cattle and laying hens. Like all of us, she’s looking forward to more spring like weather.

In Memoriam Teal, Isabelle Whom God called home 10 yrs ago May 15, 2010 Our world changes from year to year; Our lives from day to day; But the Love & Memories of You, Shall never fade away.

Forever loved, forever missed Levi, Doug, Brian, Debbie, Donna, Kevin, Jimmy & families

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Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice – Cancellation of Regular Council Meeting As a result of COVID-19, the Township will be cancelling its May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting which was to be held in Denbigh at 7 pm.

Public Notice – Special Council Meeting The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will be holding a Special Council Meeting on May 26, 2020 at 1 pm at the Council Chambers in Flinton.

The meeting will be for the purpose of considering the cancellation of penalty on outstanding 2020 taxes. For the full agenda please refer to the Township’s web-page.

Members of Council will be participating electronically as a result of the restrictions imposed in response to the COVID19 Pandemic. The Public is invited to watch a livestream of the meeting using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg/ Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca

ACTIVITY AIDE Pine Meadow Nursing Home Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Casual Activity Aide, for our 64-bed home located in Northbrook, Ontario.

The successful candidate must be an outgoing, energetic team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of our Residents! Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS • Candidate must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.

CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than May 22, 2020 at 1600hrs to the attention of: Amanda Miles Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd Street Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 Phone 613-336-9120 fax613-336-9144 or email ammiles@extendicare.com

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Dispatch from a subdued Toronto

by Jonathan Davies

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ooking out my window, onto the vibrant raggedness of Parkdale, I see the abusive beggar by Tim Hortons throwing his coffee cups at passersby. I hear the downtrodden woman who lives in the bus shelter screaming in fits. People are stepping into grocery stores or walking their dogs or lining up outside of the bank, masked and spaced well apart, standing in silence and looking uncomfortable. There is an eeriness but also a semblance of the familiar.

On another morning two and a half months ago, after my employer abruptly issued a work-from-home order and as rumours of borders closing and food supplies shrinking circulated, I looked out my window and saw a city whose

Employment Opportunity Economic Development Officer Temporary Part-time The Township is seeking resumes for this new position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Economic Development Officer (EDO).

North Frontenac is in need of an EDO to take our local businesses to the next stage of growth.

We are looking for someone who loves small business and is passionate about our awesome community.

Working under the direction of the Manager of Community Development (MCD) the incumbent will assist the MCD with managing economic development initiatives for the Township.

The salary range is $23.81 — $27.95 per hour and the normal work week is 22.5 hours (3 days per week) for approximately one year. This position has been created to assess if a future full time EDO may be justified based on resulting measurable benefits for the Township. Hours will vary; weekend work and overtime will be required to meet the job requirements.

Shall hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License, with access to a personal vehicle to use when a Township vehicle is not available (mileage paid for approved Township business).

A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www. northfrontenac.com Township Services/ Careers and Volunteering or from the undersigned.

For further information, please contact Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A., Manager of Community Development (MCD) at (613) 479-2231 ext. 233 or email recreation@ northfrontenac.ca 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township 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.

Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Wednesday, May 27.

2020 clearly marked “Confidential — Economic Development Officer” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON KOH 2M0 Phone: (613)479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

pulse had stopped. The odd car or pedestrian passed, but I couldn't comprehend that silence now dominated Queen Street West, one of Toronto's most bustling spots.

And we began waiting for when it would be safe to resume normal life, a time that keeps moving further onto the horizon and which, when it comes, may well be suddenly and unexpectedly interrupted again.

When I first lived in Toronto, a decade ago, the world seemed relatively secure and undaunted – any disruptions that climate change or social unrest might bring still seemed distant. I was gainfully employed and adequately housed, yet I felt unsettled. I was nearing 30, keeping my head down and bearing the demands of Toronto life: jostling my way through the daily commute and the hours at a desk for a bit of quiet on the weekend, when I began to sense that other skills and experiences would be necessary to get me through the decades ahead.

What prompted me to move with my partner away from the very adequate life we had cultivated to a 36-acre farm in South Frontenac, a place I had never heard of previously, has been made clearer by this pandemic. In the quiet and stillness of farming, you are busy, engaged, putting your body into something that bears fruit. It can be isolating and at times demoralizing, but the steady pulse of work flows from one day to the next indefinitely, regardless of how the world changes; work that engages the deep complexity of nature, but that is reliably if imperfectly productive through simple acts. As Eliot Coleman wrote, “Plant a seed, and it wants to grow.”

As the wider industrial world is forced to slow down and quiet itself, we are restless and bewildered. We wait for things to be set right by the powerful and technically knowledgeable. The complexity we've gotten used to doesn't break down to a dailiness that gives sustenance.

I farmed for a half decade before stepping away from it last fall. I wasn't a skilled farmer, and may not become one if I return to that life, but I recall the value of mundane acts, many of which don't require ability, such as spending a February day bringing trailer loads of discarded shipping pallets that would be made into fencing for pasture – an act that created the kind of habitat we wanted for the pigs we raised, which in turn helped provide meat of the quality we wanted for ourselves and our customers. There was a vitality in these daily activities that kept the farm going and sometimes improved it.

I'm now nearing 40, and thinking about the kind of life I want in the decades ahead. What do I want my dailiness to look like - what do I want the small acts that comprise my life to bring? How will the skills and lifestyle I learned through farming factor into my life as we face prolonged and repeated crises? As we wait on officials to tell us what to do next, I imagine the maverick spirit – the one that drives people to leave and start small farms or develop other creative new ways to assert one's survival and dignity – is stirring in many.

(Jonathan Davies is Co-Founder of Long Road Ecological Farm and former contributor to the News)

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Dear Warden Smith

Kingston Mayor responds to Frontenac County letter re FPS, Fairmount funding as tone turns bitter

by Jeff Green

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n a letter to Frontenac County Warden Frances Smith, that was released late last week, Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson expressed how surprised he, and his council were, when what they saw intended as a gesture of reconciliation had been rebuffed by Frontenac County.

“To say that I, along with members of Kingston City

Warden Frances Smith

Council, were surprised by both the tone and approach of your letter would be an understatement, he wrote in acknowledging receipt of Smith's letter on April 21st.

Paterson and Smith spoke on April 5 and again on April 16th. Paterson says in his letter that it was his “impression that [those] conversations were productive and a step forward for the communities we represent.”

The discussions were about a funding dispute between the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac, over the city share of costs for the operation of both Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic services, which both serve the Kingston and Frontenac communities.

There is a $209,000 discrepancy between what the county calls its “requisition” for those services and the

city calls a “funding request”, a matter that is set for mediation starting in June (a process that may be delayed due to the COVID-29 shutdown).

“We had mutually agreed to work toward a phased in solution that was fair for all those involved and to avoid airing our grievance on social media - a forum that cannot do justice to the situation at hand and only serves to inflame our differences,” Paterson wrote last week, adding, “to that end, I brought forward a motion to have the city provide the county an initial $240,000 with the understanding that our respective administrations would continue to resolve outstanding concerns.

This motion was intended as a step toward respectful resolution, a step you and I discussed in advance and was something you indicated support for.”

But instead of fostering good will, the $240,000 gesture resulted in accusations that the city was not ‘acting in good faith’ which were delivered both in Smith's letter to Kingston City Council and in social media posts.

When contacted on Monday (May 11), Warden Smith said that while she recalls the conversations with Paterson on April 5 and 16, and his talk of making a payment to the county to use for Frontenac Paramedic services, she was unclear what the money was intended for.

“We did agree not to use social media as a tool or to negotiate through the media at all, but the next day he posted a video on Twitter where he talked about giving us $240,000 to cover costs for Frontenac Paramedic Services (FPS) related to COVID-19. I thought, why don’t they just pay their bill instead and be done with it.”

Smith added that she sent the letter to Kingston City Council on April 21, which outlined the rationale for the Fairmount Home and FPS, because City Council had not been presented with that information before and she hoped it would help them understand their obligation to pay for the services.

It is clear, from everything that Smith and Paterson have written and said over the past month, that the city and county leadership see the situation very differently, the city wants a lower requisition, and the county wants City Council to understand why the existing requisition is fair and final.

As Paterson said in his letter on May 8, when the two parties met last year to talk about budgets, the city was asking “only for some measure of compromise and consideration of the fact that the larger budget requests from the county leaves fewer dollars available for other external agencies and other city services.”

For her part, Warden Smith said that, particularly in terms of FPS, the cost increases relate to growth in

the west end of the City of Kingston leading to a new ambulance shift.

“If we let them off the hook, Frontenac County ratepayers will have to cover the cost of an ambulance in the west end of Kingston. We can’t accept that.”

In his letter, Mayor Paterson acknowledges that the city is required to fund Fairmount Home and FPS according to a prescribed formula.

“However,” he wrote, “that same legal agreement provides the city with the right to seek arbitration in the event we have concerns with how this agreement is implemented. While we too would prefer to avoid arbitration, we now see it as the only remaining avenue for consultation and meaningful input from the city.”

It seems more likely than ever that mediation and arbitration will decide the issue, a process that will take months, or perhaps a year or more, to complete and will result in heavy legal costs for both sides.

Mayor Bryan Paterson

(Both the April 20 letter from Warden Smith to Kingston City Council, and the May 8 letter from Mayor Paterson to Warden Smith from May 8 will be posted on Frontenacnews.ca, as will a link to the video posted on April 17 on Mayor Paterson’s twitter feed

What’s Up in the Night Sky? May 2020

by Fred Barrett ell, Comet Atlas was a bust! I said in my April column that it might disintegrate and it did just that. It broke into multiple fragments and now needs a good telescope to be seen. But as luck would have it, there is a new comet that has the potential to give us a nice eye treat.

It’s called Comet Swan and was only discovered April 11th. You will have an opportunity to see it both in early morning and early evening. Starting about May 15th, get up about 2 hours before sunrise and look low in the northeast. It would be best to use binoculars at first to find it and then you should be able to pick it out easily with eyes only.

It will be between Aries and Andromeda and heading towards Perseus. It will be a better view in the evening after May 23rd. Start looking to the north-northwest just as twilight fades. Comet Swan will be just leaving Perseus and moving towards the bright star Capella in

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the constellation Auriga. It will be passing just below Capella on May 31st.

On May 21st Venus will be just a degree above Mercury in the west-northwest just after sunset. Have a look with your binoculars while you’re out looking for Comet Swan. In late May Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are a nice view in the southeast about 2 hours before sunrise.

You might try for Comet Swan in the north east as well.

The Eta Aquariid Meteor shower peaks on May 5th but remnants of the shower should be seen as late as May 28th. The Eta Aquariid shower is one of 2 meteor showers caused by debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. The other is the Orionids in October.

I’m sorry that this month’s column is late. It will be back on its celestial track for June. Here are some highlights for the last half of May. May 15th: Look for Comet Swan low in the northeast

2 hours before sunrise.

May 18th: The Moon is at apogee (farthest) – 403,230 Kms. May 22nd: Mercury passes 1 degree south of Venus just after sunset. New Moon occurs.

May 23rd: Start looking for Comet Swan in the northnorthwest as the sun sets.

May 29th: First quarter Moon.

Stay safe, stay separate and enjoy the sky. That’s a wrap. Keep looking up!

And don’t forget my favourite dance partners - Jupiter and her ever changing moons: Callisto, Io, Europa and Ganymede in the early morning!

Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred. barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred.

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Battersea Pumpkin Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19

For 25 years, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival has been welcoming residents and visitors alike to the village-wide celebration of the harvest, rain or shine. For the first time in the festivals’ history, the Pumpkin Festival’s organizing committee has made the decision to call off the event that was to take place October 3rd. Concerns around the spread of COVID-19 at large crowd gatherings is considered too much of a risk.

“The conversation shifted from ‘if’ we can run to ‘should’ we run the festival,” said Amanda Pantrey, Festival Coordinator. “Inviting thousands of people to our little village seems socially irresponsible this year. Although it is very sad to cancel, it is the right thing to do. I could not imagine the pain we would all feel if we brought COVID-19 into Battersea.”

The festival celebrated its 25-year mile-

stone last year and as a thank you to the community, festival goers enjoyed the day with a waived admission fee. Usually, there is a cost of $5 per person with a maximum of $20 for immediate family. For what would have been the 26th Annual Pumpkin Festival, the organizing committee is asking the community to consider giving their ‘cost of admission’ to the Battersea United Church. The Church has fallen under hard times, they usually host fundraising dinners throughout the year but as a result from the pandemic, they have lost out on a large portion of their revenue.

“The Church is a hub in this community.

Obviously, it fulfills a spiritual need, but even for those who are not affiliated with the religion, the Church provides a sense of community. People who are living with food insecurity can access their food cupboard, the Church hall is used for many

community events like the Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Pie Coffee Houses, the list goes on.” said Pantrey. “It is an asset in our community and they have given so much to the Festival, we thought this would be a great opportunity to have some good come out of cancelling.” Donations can be made to the Church via etransfer to batterseaunited@outlook.com or by cheque to Battersea United Church, 2217 Wellington Street, Battersea ON, K0H 1H0.

The Festival organizing committee would like to thank the community for years of support of the event, and in the decision to cancel for 2020. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Battersea in October 2021. Questions and comments can be directed to Amanda at amandapantrey@outlook.com or 613353-6653.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION – MAY LONG WEEKEND Regularly scheduled garbage collection for Monday, May 18th will be picked up on Tuesday, May 19th. There are NO other changes to the garbage collection schedule. There are NO changes to recycling collection over this holiday. The Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, May 18th.

Wishing you all a safe beginning to a wonderful summer and please remember to recycle!

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.

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 (brush should be no bigger than 6” in diameter and leaves must be debagged).

• 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.

• 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 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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Special Committee of the Whole Meeting – May 19th, 2020 at 6:00pm – Electronic Participation • Council Meeting – May 19th, 2020 at 7:00pm – Electronic Participation

News & Public Notices 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.

Local Fire Ban Lifted in South Frontenac Effective May 6th, 2020, the total burning ban was lifted in the Township of South Frontenac. This means that residents can return to having open air fires that are in compliance with the regulations set in the Township’s burning Bylaw 2012-68. Although the Township’s local fire ban has been lifted, a provincial fire ban enacted by the Ministry of Nature Resources & Forestry (MNRF) is still in place in the Bedford District of the Township and all of Frontenac Provincial Park.

The Township has no discretion over, nor can it enforce the Provincial ban.

The Township is reminding residents that with the lifting of the burn ban, there will be no additional brush drop-off days at the Township owned Quarry on Quarry Rd. We remind residents that they may be subject to fines for any illegal dumping at the site. As an alternative, the recently reopened Portland waste disposal site permits brush and yard waste disposal.

INVITATION TO TENDER • Tender No. PS-2020-20 For 2020-2022 Screened Winter Sand - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., June 3rd, 2020.

Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Services Department, located at 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

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.

For Building Permits - staff continue to check applications for completeness and undertake technical review to issue new building permits for all construction however, inspections will not be performed for any non-essential construction projects until the COVID-19 Emergency Order is lifted. Building inspections on permits issued before April 4, 2020 will continue subject to specific safety protocols given current social distancing recommendations.

For Planning applications - the Township is in the process of implementing technology required to be able to conduct virtual/electronic public meetings that meet requirements under the Planning Act. We are preparing to reconvene Committee of Adjustment. Updates about the timing of Committee of Adjustment meetings will be available on our website: www.southfrontenac.net

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

THINGS TO DO

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 township owned facilities & meeting rooms • South Frontenac Museum • 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.

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.

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.

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Temporary Closure of South Frontenac Offices & Facilities

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Excludes engines purchased of the purchase price agreed upon with qualified, authorized dealer. Rebate amounts areRecreational as follows: $2250 rebate onorE-TEC G2 200 H.O. 300 HP models, $1500buyers rebateon onpurchases E-TEC G2 of 150 H.O. - 200 HP and E-TEC 135 H.O. 200 HP models, $1125 rebate under professional, and government programs.

Offer is valid$750 in Canada on new40and H.O. and above Evinrude® E-TEC® G2® outboard purchased, and registered between 5/1/20 and at terms an authorized, oncommercial, E-TEC G2 115 H.O. - 150 HP and E-TEC 90 H.O. - 115 H.O. models, rebateonly on E-TEC HPunused - 90 HP15 models, $375 rebate on E-TEC 15 H.O.and - 30E-TEC HP models. **5-YEARengines COVERAGE: Subjectdelivered to all exclusions, limitations of liabilities, and5/31/20 all other and participating *UP TO $2250 REBATE: Offer effective all newwithout and unused Evinrude E-TEC and G2caused outboard enginesabnormal 15 H.O. and Based horsepower, will receive a discount which is to beEligible denoted on thewill billreceive of sale, off conditionsEvinrude of BRP’sdealer. standard limited warranty and B.E.S.T. contracton including limitation the exclusions of E-TEC damages by abuse, use above. or neglect (seeon B.E.S.T. contractconsumer for specific details of coverage and exclusions). models of the purchase price agreed upon with qualified, authorized Evinrude dealer.

Rebate amounts are as follows: $2250 rebate on E-TEC G2 200 H.O. 300 HP models, $1500 rebate on E-TEC G2 150 H.O. 200 HP and E-TEC 135 H.O. 200 HP models, $1125 rebate 5-year coverage (3 years of BRP Limited Warranty and 2 years of BRP Extended Service Terms [B.E.S.T.] coverage) subject to a $50 deductible on each repair. Evinrude Jet Series engines are eligible for 5-year coverage offer on the upper unit only. The jet pump on E-TEC G2 115 150 HPa 3-year and E-TEC H.O. warranty.

- 115 H.O.All models, rebate on E-TEC 40onHP 90 HPbill models, rebate onwill E-TEC 15 H.O. under - 30 HP **5-YEAR Subject to alltoexclusions, limitations liabilities, and all other assembly willH.O. only -receive BRP 90 limited rigging$750 components purchased the- same of sale$375 as the engine, be covered themodels. same coverage as COVERAGE: the engine. Offer subject change without notice. of Terms and conditions apply.terms Offer and conditions ofbe BRP’s standard limited and with B.E.S.T. including without limitation the exclusions of damages by abuse, use or neglect (see designs, B.E.S.T. contract specific details of coverage and exclusions).

Eligible models will receive may not assigned, traded, soldwarranty or combined any contract other offer unless expressly stated herein.

BRP reserves the rightcaused to discontinue or abnormal change specifications, prices, features,for models or equipment without incurring obligation.

See your authorized, 5-year coverage (3 years of BRP Limited Warranty and 2 years of BRP Extended Service Terms [B.E.S.T.] coverage) subject to a $50 deductible on each repair. Evinrude Jet Series engines are eligible for 5-year coverage offer on the upper unit only. The jet pump qualified Evinrude dealer for details. assembly will only receive a 3-year BRP limited warranty. All rigging components purchased on the same bill of sale as the engine, will be covered under the same coverage as the engine. Offer subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. BRP reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. See your authorized, qualified Evinrude dealer for details.

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