May 21, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 20
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Slowly, slowly - businesses re-open
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hile the Province of Ontario, and the premier himself, prepared the public for a stage reopening of the Ontario economy back in April, the specific announcements about which businesses can re-open, and when, has been a closely guarded secret. Most of the businesses in Frontenac County only learned they were to reopen, the same way everyone else did, when it was announced by the premier last Thursday (May 14). “I was a bit surprised that we were clear to open on Saturday, to be honest, when we did not hear until Thursday, I thought it would be after the long weekend, but we are ready,” said Mike Dillon, the Manager of Rivendell Golf Course in Verona, when contacted last Friday morning. Dillon added that the course was booked solid for the Saturday opening,
and he expected the long weekend to remain busy, as long as the weather held. Golf courses were given a heads up when they were cleared to get ready, a couple of weeks earlier, allowing Rivendell to put together a plan for operating the club, while keeping the staff and golfers safe. There were not guidelines from the province to help develop those protocols, but golf course associations in Canada and the United States have been sharing best practices between them, so Dillon was confident that Rivendell’s plan was a sound one. Over in Cloyne, at Hunter’s Creek, co-owner Cynthia Kennedy was similarly surprised, but ready as well, having spent all spring getting the course ready and thinking her way through how to open safely. “We are all systems go,”
Arlene Uens from Mountain Grove has installed her paintings at different locations around her village. This one is in Parham, reminding travellers to keep the countryside litter free3
she said, “the course is in fine shape and we even have our men's league set to start next week, and the women’s league may start next week, or the week after,” she said last Friday. A lot of the activities at Hunter’s Creek, including horseshoes and frisbee golf, are similar to golf in that they lend themselves to social distancing requirements, but Kennedy said they are hindered in the early season by black flies. Like Rivendell, Hunter’s Creek is serving takeout meals only, in compliance with the provincial order shutting down restaurant dining rooms. Golf courses are fortunate, as compared to some other businesses, in being able to re-open, and both Kennedy and Dillon said they feel they did not lose much in the way of traffic by not opening May 1st as normal, because early May is not their peak season in any year and the weather was unseasonably cool this year. “We will be hit with the loss of the larger charity tournaments,” said Kennedy, noting that the Pine Meadow Classic in late June was one of the first events to be cancelled, back in late March. “Those tournaments are important to our bottom line. We may be able to hold some smaller, family tournaments, but the larger ones won’t be able to go ahead and that revenue is just gone.” Food and beverage sales will also take a hit. Retail stores are taking a go-slow approach in the face of the re-opening announcement. Although Nicole Van Camp could have opened her store, Nicole’s Gifts in Verona, as early as Tuesday morning (May 19), she decided to take a more cautious approach. “I have told customers that we are open by appointment this week, and if I am in the store and there are no other cus-
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tomers inside, I will welcome them in, but I won’t have regular store hours until next week,” she said, when contacted at the store on Tuesday morning. When the pandemic hit, Van Camp closed her store even before she was forced to do so, after she realised what the implications of the COVID-19 virus were. “I did not feel that a gift store was the kind of business that needed to stay open,” she said at the time. Within a week, non-essential businesses were closed across the province. Nicole’s Gifts has been operating through online ordering since then. “This week I am working on disinfection. I didn’t see the point in doing it while I was shut down because I knew I would have to do it again before I opened the doors,” she said this week. She will have everything in place by next week, and is hoping that the infection rate in the province remains manageable, and very low in our region, which has been spared the worst of the outbreak thus far. Just down the road from Nicole’s Gifts, Revell Ford has been navigating its way through COVID-19
as well. As one of the largest employers in Frontenac County, with a full service and body shop as well as a new and used car dealership, Revell’s has 50 full or part-time employees. They shut down their service centre on March 25. “Customers were coming back from the South and coming in to get their cars serviced as soon as they arrived, and this made some of our own people pretty nervous. With everything that was going on, we decided the best thing to do was to close down entirely. Our service manager was available by cell phone, and for our customers who were in a real bind, he made sure their vehicles were still serviced, but for the most part we were shut down,” said Larry Revell, co-owner and manager. They kept on doing online sales, but the showroom was shut down by provincial order. On April 14, the service centre re-opened, with social distancing measures in place, plexiglass in front of the service desk and chairs set 15 feet apart in the drive-through waiting area. On May 5, call ahead appointments for car sales were available,
and as of this week the showroom is open. But things are not getting back to a pre-COVID normal by any means. “When we service a vehicle, we disinfect before we start and then disinfect again when the service is complete. Same thing for test drives. We have had a lot of help from OMVIC (the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) and a health and safety group in Kingston, that they are associated with, to help us put in all of the measures we needed to have in place in order to open our doors.” Those measures include constant cleaning, PPE, plexiglass at every sales desk and tracking everyone who comes into the building. That way if anyone who has visited the dealership develops COVID-19, it will be easy for Public Health to trace contacts. “There is a lot to this, certainly more than we knew when we started out. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen, but we will get through it. Our business has been through a lot over the years,” he said. Revell Ford was founded during the Great Depression, in 1936
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Frontenac CFDC accepting interest free loan applications for up to $40,000
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he Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation is a federally funded business development corporation, and they are administering a new loan program called the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). The RRRF was put in place to address a gap in support for small businesses facing difficulties as the result of the COVID-19 epidemic. In April, the government established the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) which provides interest free loans of $40,000 to eligible businesses. The CEBA program required businesses to have a payroll of $50,000 in 2019 initially, but that requirement was lowered to $20,000 a couple of weeks later. That left a category of mainly family based small businesses with minimal or no payroll, without support. "With nearly a billion dollars in support across the country, the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund will fill in some of the gaps. Our message to Canadians is clear: we are here for you now; we will be here for you in the weeks and months to come; and we will get through this together. We’ve got your back,” said the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Offi-
cial Languages and Minister responsible for The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. $39.4 million out of that federal pot is earmarked for Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario, and a portion of that money is being administered by the FCFDC. Anne Prichard, Executive Director of the FCFDC, said this week that an application process for the funding has been developed and is available at frontenaccfdc.com. “We are attempting to get this rolling as quickly as possible,” she said. Sole proprietorships, partnerships or corporations located in the County of Frontenac, who were established before March 1, 2020, which have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 but are otherwise viable, and are not eligible for other relief supports, can apply for RRRF loans through the FCFDC. The program also includes a component with loans of up to $250,000 for corporations needing more support, and is available directly from the Federal Economic Development Agency out of their Kingston office. Just as Frontenac CFDC was preparing to launch the RRRF program on Tuesday, the federal government an-
nounced expanded eligibility requirements for the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA). The $20,000 minimum payroll requirement is gone. Businesses now require only a business number and a business account, and must have filed an income tax return for 2018 or 2019. The CEBA and RRRF provide identical terms. They are loans of up to $40,000, which are interest free until the end of 2022, at which time if they are paid in full there will be a 25% forgivable portion. If not paid in full, 5% interest will apply to the balance from that time forward. “This was a surprise,” said Prichard, when she found out about the CEBA changes. She said that as she is doing the intake for the RRRF, for which there is a limited amount of money allocated, she will encourage business owners who are eligible to apply to CEBA. “The need for support is there, and the sooner the better for businesses who require this assistance, to help them through the next few months,” she said. For further information about RRRF, check frontenaccfdc.com or email anne@frontenacfdc.com. Businesses can apply for CEBA through their online business account at most major bank
Treasure Trunk to re-open this weekend I
n another nod towards normalcy, the popular second hand store on Road 38 south of Sharbot Lake, which is owned and managed by Community Living – North Frontenac, is back in business. The store will open this coming Saturday (May 23) at 10am. In the coming weeks it will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am – 3pm (9am to 10am, each day, for seniors only) The capacity of the store, which normally can accommodate 25 customers or more during peak times, will be only 4 customers at a time, and pa-
trons are encouraged to stick to off-peak hours if possible. Store manager Janet Barr, said that the store has been completely cleaned and disinfected since it closed in late March due to COVID-19 pandemic. The switchover to the summer stock took place at the same time, and the store has protocols in place to assure that new products, which have and will continue to come in, are put aside for a period of time before being opened, and are then cleaned and disinfected before being placed on store shelves for sale. “We are really excited
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to open up again,” said Barr, “and from what I’ve been hearing, a lot of our customers are as well. We are asking everyone to be patient when we open, and to follow the guidelines we have in place, chief being the limits in the store and social distancing in the store. We know people are looking for summer clothes and many have been waiting
until we open.” One set of items will not be on sale, however. Children’s toys are not being accepted at this time. One of the most popular features of the Treasure Trunk will be back, however, $5 bags. Up to 8 items, which fit in a standard green garbage bag, go home for a $5 payment. “It’s the best deal going,
and people love it,” said Barr, “and they love having somewhere to bring quality recycling that they can’t use anymore but know that others are in need of. The Treasure Trunk fills a gap in the community and we have missed being able to do that, and to see all of our friends and supporters all the time.
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n 2020, I find it appalling that our elderly population who are unable to stay in their own homes in their last years of life are being forced to share a room with 3 other people. A curtain being used for privacy is unacceptable. Sharing a bathroom with 3 other people is in humane. Take a few minutes and put yourself in their place. I thought that the government had stopped this practice, whether in the north, or anywhere in Ontario. They need their own room and if necessary sharing 1 bathroom with another person is acceptable. Will it take this pandemic to open eyes to these abhorrent housing practices of our most beloved aged population? They deserve dignity as they leave this earth. It is a position that we all may have to face as we age. Please let your government officials know this is not something we are going to allow in the future. We now know the essential service provided by our healthcare workers is so needed and they need to be paid accordingly. We are living longer so let us live with grace and peace. Both federal and provincial governments will have to work together to get it done. Brenda Crawford, an aging Senior
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ouncil met via internet; all members were present, and all staff directors were also available online. In the Township hall, Mayor Vandewal, CAO Carbone, Clerk Maddox and acting equipment technician/treasurer Fragnito were present and positioned well apart. Councillor Sleeth opened the meeting by saying that had received several concerned calls following the newspaper report quoting the Deputy Mayor’s comments that South Frontenac Township was undemocratic. “I feel that this does not reflect South Frontenac in any way”, said Sleeth; “It casts a bad light on the senior employees to whom we have delegated authority.” Deputy Mayor Sutherland confirmed that the offending phrases were all direct quotations from his presentation. The meeting continued with no further reference to this. Devil Lake Causeway In November 2019 Council received delegations complaining about overfishing, disturbing the peace, illegal parking and littering along the Devil Lake Causeway. In response to the concerns expressed by local residents council passed a bylaw extending the no parking area along the causeway and encouraged residents to call the OPP when trespassing occurred. As well, the township has maintained contact with both the OPP and the Ministry Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), both of which have been attending the site more frequently. In a report, township staff pointed out that any activities related to fishing and trespassing on private property are not within the jurisdiction of the Township and cannot be regulated at the municipal level. However, littering, parking on a public highway, public safety and nuisance is-
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by Wilma Kenny sues can be regulated by the municipality CAO Performance Evaluation by way of a by-law. After a few clarification CAO Carbone recommended an update questions, Council unanimously passed to the current annual performance review a by-law stating: “No person shall stand of his position, based on a toolkit created or loiter at any time on either side of the by the Canadian Association of Municipal Devil Lake Causeway, located on Perth Administrators. Council’s reaction to the Road 1200 metres south of Tett Crescent 50-plus pages that followed were well southerly 150 metres.” summarized by Councillor Roberts comThe municipal law enforcement officer ment, “I think this is over-complicated!” will be asked to do frequent sweeps of After some discussion Council elected the area. As well the MNRF has agreed Councillors Leonard and Revill to form to make regular patrols of the location: a 3-person committee along with Mayor this, along with greater enforcement by Vandewal to work on the performance the OPP has been requested by both the review, and CAO Carbone agreed that Township and the Asian Anglers Associa- staff would develop a more streamlined tion of the GTA, who had been approached outline for the review. because it is thought that at least some of Public Works Tenders Issued the activity along the causeway may be In April, Council approved a budget adfrom members of this organization. dition of $50,000 to replace an existing Appointment of Deputy Treasurer Tag Along Float Trailer that was deemed Emily Caird, executive assistant to the unsafe for the road. CAO, was appointed as acting Deputy The contract was awarded to Loadstar Treasurer as of May 25th, sharing her time Trailers Inc. in the amount of $45,087, between the two positions including HST. Loadstar was low bidder, Current Acting Deputy treasurer Steph- and a staff report said it has been a repuanie Kuca will be returning in January table supplier of trailers to the township 2021. in the past. High-Speed Internet Expansion This year’s crack sealing tender was Council quickly agreed “to support WTC awarded to Roadlast Asphalt and Sealing Communication’s application to the Maintenance for $65,088. Roadlast was CRTC Broadband Fund for the expan- low bidder by more than $27,000, and sion of high-speed internet services to has provided similar services to the townour community.” ship in the past. Over the past 5 years, Climate Change Strategies the lowest unit bid price ($/per metre) has From staff report to Council: “Despite ranged from $0.90 to $1.24; this year it is being a small, rural municipality with a $1.05. Planning low population density and relatively low Services greenhouse gas emissions, there are During the first quarter of this year, still some areas where Township activity Planning Services has fielded almost could have an adaptive or mitigating ef- 1,600 inquiries by phone and email. fect on local climate change implications. Frontenac County Council granted an Staff anticipates that risks associated with extension in draft plan approval for both precipitation and flooding, ground water, Cranberry Cove and Johnston Point extreme weather events, temperature Plans of Condominium condominiums and weather effects on agriculture, health until January 29, 2021. Staff are working and sensitivity of our lakes and forests, with the developer to clear conditions on and impacts of climate change on town- both these condominiums. ship infrastructure to be the most pressConcerning Cottagers ing issues in South Frontenac. The Township’s earlier media release In an effort to balance the desired posi- regarding seasonal properties is still leadtive impacts of a climate change strategy ing to uncertainty; four of the six Covid-19 with resources available to the Town- related questions to Council were variaship, staff recommends a limited scope tions on “When can we come to our cotapproach which would result in a formal tage?” strategy with action items that are achievThe answer is: “the Township has not able based on the resources available to restricted access to seasonal properties the Township.” or private cottages - this is outside the jurisdiction of local governments, even SINCE 1970
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under the state of emergency.” What the Township is asking is that only necessary travel to these properties be made and that those travellers observe all public health protocols and recommendations. The Province has restricted the use of short-term rental properties to residential/ housing only; they are not to be used for short-term (vacation/transient) accommodation. May Declared Youth Month in South Frontenac Council declared May to be Youth Month in South Frontenac, along with the rest of the Frontenacs and Kingston. Youth Month is about highlighting and celebrating youth for everything they offer and do in their communities while providing fun and engaging activities for youth.
Honouring a fallen soldier
Henderson United Church planted a single Canadian flag outside their church to honour Capt. Jennifer Casey of the Canadian Forces Snowbird crash. The tour, meant to lift spirits in this Covid 19 epidemic, was met by tragedy when Capt Casey’s plane crashed killing her and injuring Capt. Richard MacDougall. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Canada in our loss.
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• Happy Victoria Day to everyone. We are still on lockdown at SLRR. It is encouraging to hear that some stores are opened to the public. We still need our hair salon, foot care, our chiroprtators etc, opened. • Happy birthday to some people: Roger Fisher, Andrew Matson, Tim Drew, Ray Whitelock, David Hartwick, Cayleigh Matson, Mattie Tryon, Melody Powers. • Anniversaries are Donna and Earl Brown, William and Theresa Lowery, Don and Doris Ritchie 70 years, Glen and Mary Stinson, Dale and Merrill’s Gray, and many more. • Our sympathy to the family of Lorna Gray, formerly from Mountain Grove, who recently passed. • I hope everyone is safe and careful.
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• The trillium are blooming and with that come the blackflies. Get out your bug jackets. I was talking to a new neighbour, with little blackfly experience, who wondered if the blackflies would respect the 2 meter social distancing rule! Ha! Sunday night, our first hummingbird came to the window to let us know he was back and to get the feeders out. They are such a delight as they flit and hum around the garden. It is also amazing to watch them 'fight' each other. In the fall, they often come to the window to say goodbye. • The hiking trails are now open. A couple of friends and I made our annual trip to Lakeview Lookout. It was breezy at the top, which kept the flies away. Our next hike will be to Vista Lookout, but that will have to wait for a cool day or until the blackflies are gone. • Hope everyone enjoyed Victoria Day Weekend. It was a grand weekend to work in the garden. I got quite a bit planted but will wait to transplant tomatoes, peppers, squash and melon. The soil needs to be much warmer. • Stay safe and healthy, everyone.
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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Thank you to Arlene Uens for the beautiful sign on Long Lake road as you are leaving Parham - Help Keep our Community Beautiful - Littering is Nasty - so true. We have valuable members of the community that take pride in our area and the beauty that comes with it. Let's do our part and not litter • Nice to have some sunny warm days although it does coNice to have some sunny, warm days, although it does come with those nasty blackflies! • Welcome to Mike & Jackie Davidson and staff at Pineridge Resort in RR#1 Parham, who bought the Lodge a year ago from the Detlors. This COVID19 will be a real challenge to them but I'm sure they will become stronger. • Sincere condolences to the family of Alex MacLeod of Sharbot Lake. • Happy belated birthday wishes to Vivian Hannah, who turned 90 on the 7th of May. Hope you had a great day. Vivian is a former resident of Tichborne - now residing at Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Bet you missed all the hugs from your family. • The beautiful Baltimore Orioles have come once more to the feeders. They sure love the oranges and seem to prefer the homemade hummingbird nectar rather than the store bought Oriole nectar. Also, the hummingbirds have returned! • Congratulations to Erin and Duncan McGregor on the birth of their first born, Quinn Elizabeth. • Roads look good with all the winters sand removed. • Have you been hit by the "Be Kind Fairy" yet? There is a group that was created last week where you make up a basket and drop it off at someone's house. I can say from first hand experience that being a fairy is very rewarding and gives you a "feel good moment" in these uncertain times! Donations are also accepted and baskets are being put together to be delivered to those that need a pick me up! Great work, Tanya Whan, Rachel and Kaitlyn Wilkes for setting this up. • Happy birthday to: William Lowery, Jared & Logan Whan, Jax Lofaso, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor, Tracy Reynolds, Leah Neumann and Sadie Lowery. • Thank you to Arlene Uens for the beautiful sign on Long Lake road as you are leaving Parham - Help Keep our Community Beautiful - Littering is Nasty - so true. We have valuable members of the community that take pride in our area and the beauty that comes with it. Let's do our part and not litter. • Happy anniversary to Natasha & Sam Lofaso and Kurtis and Annette Jackson.
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• Welcome to a new feature in the Perth Road section. Perth Road Village Trivia! Most of the answers can be found somewhere on the Perth Road United Church web-site at PRUC.ca. 1. When did the new Fire Hall open in Perth Road Village? 2. What was the first car in Perth Road Village owned by John Silver? 3. Did Perth Road Village have a doctor’s office? 4. What is the earliest recorded date of Perth Road and Area? 5. What is the name of the present minister of Perth Road United Church? • (Answers next week)
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White! She has had a terrible run of bad luck! She fractured her elbow when she fell on her porch and had to be admitted to hospital to get a cast put on, and then if that wasn’t bad enough, they found out she also fractured her hip. They had said she would be in hospital for about six weeks. Thank you, Linda White, for the updates! • On May 12th, a grey Abercrombie & Fitch hoodie with a front pocket pouch and white on the inside of the hood was set down on the side of the road on Buckshot Lake while the owner was jogging. When she returned, it was gone. If you were kind enough to find this hoodie, please contact me and I can get you in touch with the owner. She would really appreciate its return, as she had borrowed it from her son. Thank you very much in advance! • On May 16th , the lovely and talented Betty McKittrick celebrated her birthday! Happy be-lated birthday, Betty!! • I had such a lovely physical distancing visit with Kathy Rosenblath of Denbigh last week. What a wonderful lady! She came down to purchase some Watkins insect repellant from me and was kind enough to bring some lovely garlic out of her garden for me to plant. It was so nice! Thank you again, Kathy, for brightening my day! I will pay it forward, for sure! • Speaking of being kind and paying it forward: have you received a fairy visit yet, or have you heard about the Facebook Group “Be Kind Fairy”? It’s for Central Frontenac and surrounding areas. Rachel Ann-Marie created this group with Tanya Baker-Whan and last I checked, it had grown to 312 members. The basic idea is completely brilliant, considering our current world situation! What could uplift your spirits more than having a secret fairy drop off a little package of surprise treats at your door?! Whether you are the fairy giving the gift or the person being surprised, it really is so much fun! The gifts can be anything the fairy wants to give; makeup, candy, books, alcohol, plants or just anything fun that reminds you of the person you are giving the gift to! If you would like to be added to their list, simply pull up the group on Facebook and contact the admins to add your name, or just have somebody you know on Facebook have the admins add you! • • Please remember that all waste sites in North Frontenac will remain on winter hours and will begin summer hours on June 15th. • It was unfortunate that there was a terrible fire on Ridge Lane in Ardoch on May 18, although I don’t have many details, there sure were a lot of emergency vehicles there and I heard there were 3 cottages involved. I really hope nobody was hurt and I hope to have more details for you next week. • On Wednesday, May 13th, the Federal Government announced the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) and the Community Futures Development Corporations across Canada (CFDC) will be delivering a portion of this funding on behalf of the government. • Businesses in the County of Frontenac that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and unable to access existing federal relief measures will be able to apply to CFDC for this funding. Frontenac Businesses that have received federal relief funding may still be eligible for other loan programs from the Frontenac CFDC. If you would like more information, you can contact Anne Prichard directly at (613) 372-1414, or e-mail them at info@frontenaccfdc.com, or visit their Website. • The North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives would like to thank the Free Spirit Gallery for their support with the sale of archive books in the past! Due to the lack of business at the gallery over the winter and now through the pandemic, Jim Craig is unable to operate from the site this year. He has provided an excellent outlet for local artists to display their products and make some sales, especially with seasonal residents and guests. His exceptional skills to promote the artists will be missed and NFHSA as well as the rest of our community will watch in anticipation for his next venture! As you may remember me mentioning in a previous column, sadly, Shamrock Bakery will not be opening this summer, either. It will be a great loss to those that looked forward to the many baked goods and lunches that Nuala provided. She is an excellent support to our local history promotion, as well
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May 21, 2020 as to our community in general! • The NFHSA website continues to be “Under Construction”, as there was a technical glitch prior to the launch and much of the “interactive” cemetery data was lost. It will take weeks to re-enter the tombstone photos and links but there is a team trying to do that as quickly as they can. The Archives and Virtual Tour section are in place and the essence of the Cemetery & Genealogical section is there for you to enjoy when you visit their website; nfhistorical.com • For anybody interested in a baby chick update; our 11 little chicks are eating and doing well! Their feathers are starting to be more noticeable on their wings and they are nine days old today. They are messy little buggers. My daughter, Amy, is cleaning their cage every day. We currently have them in a large dog cage in the basement with a heat lamp on all the time for them. We have them in the cage more to keep them safe from our cats than because we are concerned about any escaping. Even when the door is open on the cage, they stay inside. They seem to like to travel in a little pack. It is so much fun watching them run around chasing each other. Betty Hunter made some great chicken bowls for us to hang up as swings and nests for them and Tammy Watson brought us over a chicknic table that they love to hide under and eat their food on. All in all, it has been a really nice first week and they have been a great addition to our family!
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• A quick reminder for use of the K & P Trail: K & P is still open and the public is appreciating its wonder. Lots of hikers and families are strolling the trail and enjoying nature. The county has posted a few reminders on using the trail. The county is saying, "Please keep group sizes to two or three at most. Groups of over 5 people are prohibited. Keep 6 feet between you and others. When passing, call out "on your left”.
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• So, with last weekend being the Victoria Day Holiday Weekend, my husband and I started reminiscing about years past. We began travelling from Toronto to Arden in the 80’s and, of course, the May 2-4 weekend was the one everyone looked forward to. On the Saturday of that weekend, we would have an early dinner, and by eight pm, load the car with the dog, snacks and beverages and us and then head off to the Community Centre, so we could get a good viewing parking spot to watch the fireworks. As the display started, volunteers would make their way around and take up a collection for the display, and then when all was finished there would be a stream of headlights leaving and returning to their cottage after a great light show. After retiring, we continued to be involved with the Victoria Day Fireworks, only to be part of those that arrange, collect donations and fundraise for that special weekend. So, with all of the shutdowns this year, the Annual Fireworks Display was certainly missed. The only other thing that was consistent with Victoria Day weekend was the blackflies. They did not adhere to the stay at home and wear masks order. • Did anyone see the season finale of the Blacklist? It was kind of strange because some of it involved the already shot scenes with the actors and then some contained animated characters. I wonder if this will be a new trend for the future because of physical distancing… • Hats off to 1010 Garden Centre and their staff for serving their customers with care and consideration. • There seemed to be a bit of confusion over the opening of public boat docks, but all was straightened out Friday. The other bit of confusion was the lifting of the fire ban. The Central Frontenac website didn’t show the lifting until late in the afternoon which made some residents scratch their head. With not everyone having access to WIFI, maybe the answer is more signage. • Congratulations to all of our residents for following the
“State of Emergency” rules. We’ve maintained our low Covid rate and that is strictly because of our actions. Good work, Ardenites and surroundings. • Special thoughts and prayers are sent to Sharon Yates. We continue to keep her near to our hearts.
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• The Land O’Lakes Garden Club wants to let you know that on Friday, June 5, 2020, they will be planting up the 34 Planter Boxes throughout Cloyne, Northbrook & Flinton. If you see the volunteers out that morning, maybe you’d like to give them a wave. They are looking forward to being able to spread colour, joy and hope in our community because we sure need that! They will also be planting the gardens at the Barrie and Harlowe Halls, and the gardens at Pine Meadow Nursing Home. • Along with the Planter Boxes being planted, another sign of summer being just around the corner is the food trucks opening up! Add Superior Foods, Gala’s Pit Stop, and PG’s Pizza on your list of businesses to support. You can even stop off at PG’s Pizza on your way to work in the morning and pick up a bagel and coffee to go! • This past week, Team Pine Meadow were surprised with some delectable treats! Tim Horton’s from our Flinton Ladies and two fruit baskets from Family Council! So very thankful for our amazing community! • Another big thank you from Land O’Lakes Community Services for a generous donation from a community member! Land O'Lakes Community Services, in partnership with Rosie's Cafe & General Store, were able to put together and deliver 22 food boxes to those in need! This is what communities like ours is all about! • Have you done a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt while selfisolating? Here is a list from Contemplative Monks: Find: 1. Something that makes you happy. 2. Something to give someone else to make them smile. 3. One thing you love to smell. 4. One thing you enjoy looking at. Something that is your favourite colour. 6. Something you are thankful for in nature. 7.Something you can use to make a gift for someone. 8. Something which is useful for you. I bet you can make up your own Gratitude Scavenger Hunt! What would you include in yours?
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• ope you had a chance to get outside on the long weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather, gardening, going for a walk or even sitting on the front porch. It's nice to be able to open the windows for a lovely breeze and hear the birds. • 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.
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• It was such beautiful weather for the May long weekend! It seemed very strange not to be able to start our summer camping. The forecast for this week looks very favourable. Many people have been out working up their gardens and planting their vegetables and flowers. Enjoying the outdoors is hindered by the black flies out in full force as the weather warms up. • The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee has adorned our community with blue bows and lights to recognize and support our frontline workers and first responders. If you want to participate, place something blue on your property or put a blue bulb in your porch light. • Our sincere condolences to the family of Glenn Simmons. Glenn was a long time resident of Harrowsmith and will be
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• Henderson United Church planted a single Canadian flag outside their church to honour Capt. Jennifer Casey of the Canadian Forces Snowbird crash. The tour, meant to lift spirits in this Covid 19 epidemic, was met by tragedy when Capt Casey’s plane crashed killing her and injuring Capt. Richard MacDougall. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Canada in our loss. • Our area has a new resident- “ The Be Kind Fairy” who, through Facebook, seeks folks who would like a porch delivery of some special items to help everyone feel pampered in this time of isolation. Congratulations, organizers, for spreading kindness in this dark time in our history. • Mother’s Day and the long weekend brought folks to the Henderson Cemetery to refresh flowers after a long winter. • Good news- for all of us who’ve been “saving up” our stuff. There is a solution starting this Sat. May 23 until Fri. May 22 truck loads of junk can go the dump for free to all who pay taxes in our area. Bring your “proof” and get “unloaded”. • Thanks for the feedback on last week’s pumpkin macaroni and cheese, which many found to be very “un-yummy” in the tummy. Hope this one goes over a bit better- it’s got lots of butter and fat, and ingredients (24 fiddle heads) can be found sprouting up in the bush. Take 24 fiddleheads (sprouting ferns) and soak in a bowl of water to which 1 tsp. salt and 1 tbsp. of lemon juice is added. Push the fiddleheads down into the water and give them a “rough rinse” and then transfer to a paper towel to dry. Steam the fiddleheads for 12 minutes until tender and then fry in melted butter over medium heat until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Add some leeks for an extra kick. Enjoy.
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• Bottle/Can Drive – L.C.B.O. Returnables! in support of Ken Garrett Memorial Park. WOW! All we can say is a big thank you! As of May 14th , we have deposited $536 – this amount will be matched at the end of June! Can we reach $3000 before June 30th?? Items may be dropped off in the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road! (between Latimer & Moreland Dixon). Remember – we have a donor willing to match our final total banked by June 30th! Please keep it coming! We also have a drop location at Garrett’s Bake Shop and a donation jug at the Beer Store in Inverary. Special thanks to the staff at the Inverary Beer Store and the guys at the return trailer! • Storrington Lions Club says a BIG thank you to the community for the great response to the food drop off at the Lions’ Hall. The next drop off date will be on Friday May 29th. A table will be outside the doors at the Lions Hall from 3 to
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or the better part of two months, South Frontenac Chief Administrative Officer Neil Carbone spent most of his time at this home in the north end of Kingston, 15 minutes south of the township office in Sydenham, working remotely. Most of the rest of the office staff at the township were working remotely as well. Fortunately, the township had developed the capacity to enable those employees the same access to the township computer network that they would have were they in the office, as well as call forwarding from their office phone. “It was probably a lot better than people might have anticipated. There is sometimes a reluctance to look at working from home in municipal settings, a concern that when people are not sitting in a chair in their office they are not working. It’s an old management approach, measuring effectiveness by time instead of outcomes, and maybe that will change a bit after this experience. We did have some Internet issues at times but everything went relatively smoothly,” he said, in a telephone interview from the township office on May 19. A little over two weeks ago, the management team returned to the office, and other office staff members are making their way back as well. He said that there were only a few minor reductions in service, all stemming
from provincial orders, including the burn ban and the closure of waste sites to the public for a time “We used a light touch wherever we could, and of course we adhered to everything the province required. We were able to keep our boat launches open, because they were providing access to primary dwellings. There was a little bit of a push back over the burn bans but since the MNRF (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) put on a province-wide ban, most people understood our reasoning.” The township, like the rest of Frontenac County, Kingston, and Lennox and Addington, has been spared the worst of the outbreak, but one small cluster of cases involving township staff demonstrated how things could gone. “When we had those two cases among our roads crew, 2/3 of the crew had to go into isolation for two weeks. Luckily it went no further but you can see how easily a small township could be debilitated by a cluster of cases,” he said. The township has been able to continue processing planning applications, with some delays, and residential construction projects were on hold when construction was halted across the province, but the township continued to process building permits throughout the lock-down. “We could have issued those permits, but since it was not permitted to do any
ven a cursory review of COVID 19’s worldwide distribution suggests two things that fly in the face of our popular social and political view that ‘more is better’. Infection thrives in crowded environments. Large cities, meatpacking plants and retirement/nursing homes have demonstrated that, even while acknowledging that other environments are not COVID free. However, it is accurate to say that ‘physical distancing’ is significantly easier in less crowded living and working areas. Worldwide, metropolitan environments have grown and in addition, they have drawn outsiders in with the promise of work and the encouragement of public and private transportation. The flags of gross domestic product and employee productivity fly high around the world. Economists, Marketing academics and business continue to stress the need for a growing population to lift both productivity and consumption. In Canada, given the nature of our land, we are concentrated industrially along thin bands of resources within which the
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population is growing and crowding. Although urban sprawl is publicly derided, it is financially encouraged as metro living costs drive yet greater high-rise density as human and material resources continue to be centralized. In recent years political boundaries and cash allocation have been adjusted to facilitate population centralization leaving rural communities without the necessary resources to flourish. Yet, even in the countryside, people are being encouraged through tightening legislation to form larger communities where goods and services can be concentrated. A look at the history of COVID 19’s spread ( and this is not the first or likely to be the last event of this kind) confirms the disadvantages of centralization and population growth within a limited space. In this instance unfortunately, big cities are definitely ‘where it’s at’ and small communities are by design on the way out. All of this is so globally ingrained it is seldom questioned or when it is, the idea of fundamental change and those who present it are derided as eccentric, fools, or
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plan that had been a priority for Carbone, one of this signature initiatives in the first six months since coming to the township. The township was also embarking on a comprehensive Official Plan review. Strategic Plan implementation has been slowed down, but it is back before council this week. A population study, which must be completed before the Official Plan work gets underway in earnest, is being worked on by a consultant. “Maybe some things were delayed a few months, but I don’t think our activities were eliminated. On this weeks’ council agenda, we are looking at our response to climate change, and at strategic plan implementation, so we are moving forward as we are able,” he said. As far as opening the township office to the public, the necessary infrastructure such as plexiglass, PPE, etc. will be in place within the next week or so, and protocols are being developed for proper distancing. “We want to make sure we have everything in place, including procedures, and then we will look at what our neighbours are doing as well. We want to work with others, to make the transition as smooth as possible when we start allowing public access to the office again in the coming weeks.”
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United Way, Community Foundation - grant program nited Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID19 pandemic. The $350 million ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada on April 21, 2019 and is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross. It is part of a broad series of emergency response measures by the Government of Canada. United Way KFL&A and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area will collectively receive over $900,000 from the Fund for distribution into local communities ($500,000 through United Way KFL&A and $413,000 through Community Foundation for Kingston & Area). “Agencies in our community have risen to the challenge of adapting to COVID19 in innovative, collaborative, and compassionate ways. They are addressing increased demand with innovative, often more expensive, ways of delivering programs to continue helping the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Bhavana Varma, President and CEO, United Way KFL&A. “This fund will allow organizations in our community to continue their vital work and expand their programming where needed. United Way is grateful for this much-needed support through the federal government during this global crisis.” “Local charities have been working tirelessly to support those who need it most right now. This additional funding will give a much-needed boost to their efforts. We’re looking forward to flowing funds quickly to help them carry out their vital work to ensure no one in our community is left behind”, said Tina Bailey, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. “We look forward to working in collaboration with the United Way to ensure that together our two granting streams can have the greatest possible impact in our community.” “Canadian charities and not for profits are always there to help you, in your time
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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Webb The family of the late Bill Webb would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the phone calls, sympathy cards, flowers and donations to the Inverary Youth Group in remembrance of Billy. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the amazing staff at Fairmount Home for the excellent care Billy received while residing there. A special thank you to Pastor Lewis Bryant for the friendship he had with Billy. Thank You. The Webb Family
OBITUARY Gray, Lorna Marie Peacefully at Country View Care, Godfrey on Tuesday May 12, 2020 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Percy Gray. Dear mother of Barry Gray (Kim), Donna Wolfe (Bill), James Gray (Linda), Wayne Gray (Laura), Dennis Gray (Linda), Brian Gray (Virginia), Jenny White (Rodney), Janice Barr (Robert), Chris Snider (Arnold), Rena Tennant (Doug). Will be missed by 27 grandchildren and 33 great grand children . In keeping with the current Covid 19 restriction’s a private family service will be held. Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.
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Daina May Tully - It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Daina May Tully. Heaven has gained one of the most incredible, bravest & beautiful warriors while wrapped in her mothers loving arms on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Daina gathered her wings passing with grace, peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital at the age of 29. She is the beloved daughter of Lisa Tully (step-father Myron Hartwig). Despite a life long battle with cystic fibrosis, Daina was determined to raise awareness of both her illness and greater need for people to sign their donor cards. Sharing how one donor can be a gift of life to many others. She was so greatful to be honored by a donor when she received a double lung transplant on December 4, 2018 at the Toronto General Hospital. In her short life, she graduated from NAEC in Cloyne, received her diploma as Veternary Assistant through St. Lawrence College in Kingston and her new lease on life with her strive to survive she received her diploma of Dental Hygienist from Trillium College in Kingston. Daina is survived by her cherished step-sister Brandie & Michael Hartwig, aunt of Rowan, Marshall and Gideon. She will be greatly missed by her grandparents Gerald & Glenna Tully along with Vera & Walter Hartwig, and a niece of Valerie (Brad) Williams and Darren (Tammy) Tully. She was a treasured greatgrand-daughter of Florence Tully. She was a blessing and a “special niece” of “Auntie Laurie” (Shawn) Grant and a role model to their daughter Elizabeth. She touched and inspired the hearts and lives of so many people. Also mourning our incredible loss are her dear friends of the Cystic Fibrosis Group, her care team, her fellow classmates, many friends including the incredible “family” at Marble Lake Lodge by both staff & campers. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center in Northbrook. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date when the current restrictions with COVID-19 ease so we can all gather together to remember Daina. Friends desiring may contribute to the funeral expenses for Daina with appreciation from the family or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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Township of Central Frontenac 2020 Summer Student Employment Opportunities Eligible students must be between the ages of 16 - 24 years and have been in attendance at, and are returning to, a fulltime course at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution. Position Title: Public Works Labourer (4) Monday through Friday, possibility of some evening and weekend work Duties: General labour and maintenance tasks, operation of tools and equipment. Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions and perform the physical demands of the job. Must have a valid G2 Ontario Driver’s Licence Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter in a sealed envelope indicating position being applied for by Thursday May 28, 2020 to: Township of Central Frontenac Attention: Tyson Myers, Public Works Manager P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613-279-2422 E-mail: tmyers@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, and will only be used for purposes of candidate selection.
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of need. But the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing real challenges to these important organizations. With today’s announcement, the Government of Canada will be there for them so they can continue to be there for Canadians.” – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Starting on May 19, United Way KFL&A and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area will both begin accepting applications for funding from qualified donees. Grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including to cover staffing or resource needs, purchase assistance and more. While the ECSF eligibility and application processes for both organizations are very similar, there are slight differences. For example, the Community Foundation will review applications on a rolling basis, while the United Way has set a grant application deadline of June 9th. All funding will be issued by July 31, 2020. For more information about the fund, the application process, criteria and frequently asked questions, community members and organizations are asked to visit the United Way and Community Foundation’s websits
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Public Notice North Frontenac Amended Waste Site Hours and Programs The Municipality continues to take precautions to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and support physical distancing. Waste Disposal Site Hours All Waste Sites will remain on standard Winter Hours until June 15th, 2020 (not May 15th). The winter hours are available on the Township Website. The Waste Disposal Sites will continue to operate in accordance with the safety protocols previously announced - including physical distancing of 2m (6’) minimum, vehicle access as directed by the Attendant, and only one person permitted to exit the vehicle to deposit recyclables or waste. 506 Waste Disposal Site: Re-Use Centre The Re-Use Centre will remained closed until further notice. At this time, we ask residents to store donations until such time as we can safely open the Centre for the season. Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Depots Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Depot Programs located at the Plevna, Road 506 and Mississippi Waste Sites will remain closed until further notice. At this time, we ask residents to continue to safely store all hazardous materials until the program is re-opened. Assessment of the situation will continue on an ongoing basis and the Township will provide updates accordingly. Thank you for your ongoing support. Further updates are provided on our website at www.northfrontenac.ca. If you have questions, contact Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager (613) 479-2231 Ext 230 publicworks@northfrontenac.ca
The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:
Request For Tender RFT No. 2020-10 - Rehabilitation of Myers Cave Bridge Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo. com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to: Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca (613) 479-2231 Extension 230 Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2020-10 Rehabilitation of Myers Cave Bridge” on or before 2:30 PM local time on Thursday, June 18, 2020 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca
Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator North ($36,500 to $44,500)
Southern Frontenac Community Services is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community. Working as part of our team, the Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator provides direct services, including Volunteer Hospice service coordination, bereavement support, caregiver support, outreach, volunteer training and coordination and administrative support throughout Addington Highlands, North and Central Frontenac Townships. This is a part-time (28 hours weekly), permanent position based in Northbrook, ON. Primary Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment of volunteers to participate in Hospice service delivery, including matching and supervising volunteer-client relationships. The incumbent ensures all volunteers have a minimum standard of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario training or equivalent. The Coordinator provides advice, direction, training, supervision and evaluation to all volunteers assigned to individuals or groups within the Hospice Palliative Care program. The Coordinator works closely with other SFCSC program coordinators such as the Volunteer Coordinator or southern Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator. Please reference our website for a more detailed job description https://www.sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities Requirements: • Demonstrated knowledge of hospice palliative care. • Successful completion of post-secondary education relevant to the position including Hospice Ontario or equivalent training program, counselling and/or grief courses. • Ability to demonstrate excellent active listening skills to both spoken and unspoken conversation, with empathy. • A clear understanding of grief and any family issues around grief and emotions. • Must be comfortable with difficult conversations including; DNR orders, death, fear and emotional situations. • Must be comfortable working independently as well as within team situations. • Must understand the importance of confidentiality, boundaries and respectful non-judgmental care. • Must provide own vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license and insurance. • Knowledge of Frontenac County an asset. • Experience managing volunteers an asset.
Family Services Coordinator ($38,550 -$44,500)
Southern Frontenac Community Services is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community. Working as part of our team, the Family Services Coordinator will assist families and individuals living in the Township of South Frontenac who are facing barriers that make them economically vulnerable or challenged. The Coordinator will assist in meeting food security needs as he/ she oversees the safe operations of the SFCSC Food Bank. This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position based in Sydenham, ON. Primary Duties: • Oversee the Food Bank operations from end to end. • Respond to Family Services client inquiries. • Oversee the promotion and delivery of short-term or seasonal family support campaigns. • Maintain and grow existing community networks. • Supervise, train and support volunteers. • Maintain electronic and physical files associated with family services. • Collaborate with all SFCSC colleagues to meet the needs of our clients. Please reference our website for a complete job description https://www.sfcsc. ca/career-opportunities Requirements: • Strong awareness of the challenges faced by rural, low-income families required. • Food bank or community service experience preferred. • Must be capable of lifting and moving food packages of up to 50 lbs (20 kg) • Completed education at the College or University level relevant to the role preferred. Relevant combination of skills and experience will also be considered. • Strong functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook required; Experience with databases preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity and respect in client interactions. • Demonstrated organizational skills with good attention to detail. • Knowledge of Frontenac County resources and communities is an asset. • Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.
The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.
To apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services, Attn: Heather Rogers, Box 43, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 or via email to: heather.rogers@sfcsc.ca . Please indicate the position in the subject. Applications due by June 5th.
To apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services, Attn: Heather Rogers, Box 43, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 or via email to: heather.rogers@sfcsc.ca .Please indicate the position in the subject. Applications are due by June 5th.
Any applicant who, because of disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the applicating process, may request assistance by contacting Heather Rogers at the organization.
Any applicant who, because of disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the applicating process, may request assistance by contacting Heather Rogers.
We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
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Continued from page 5 • 6pm to accept food items for the Food Cupboard in Battersea and the local food bank. • Battersea Pumpkin Festival has been officially cancelled due to COVID-19. In lieu of festival admission, it would be greatly appreciated if the community could make a donation to help Battersea United Church during this difficult time. • Municipal Boat Launches in South Frontenac are open. We want to remind residents to practice physical distancing and limit groups. Inverary Book Exchange – borrow, replace or exchange! The Yellow Book Houses at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park have been busy. Books for all ages. Sponsored by the Inverary Youth Activities Group as a thank you to the community for all the support! Enjoy your read! • Side Note: With the trailer in my driveway, I have met a lot of people in the past two weeks. A big welcome to the 5 new families who dropped by and have recently moved to the area from Kingston, Harrowsmith, Gananoque and Vancouver. Thank you for jumping right in to offer support! You have moved to a super community. We have great local businesses and as things open up be sure to drop in on them and introduce yourselves. This great little newspaper will keep you well informed with what is happening around you. Hope to bump into you soon again. Judy
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• Sharbot Lake 115 Years Ago – We are sorry to report that Mr. Thos. Dickson is very low with pneumonia. – A fire occurred here last week completely demolishing Thompson & Avery’s new stables in which were stabled some fifteen head of horses, two of which were burned before they could be liberated, besides a number of harness sets and a quantity of hay and oats. – A number of sale bills are posted in conspicuous places and one and all read “everything must be sold without reserve, parties going west.” It’s wonderful how many are getting the prairie fever this time of year. [The Perth Courier March 24, 1905] • Improvements Planned for Tay Havelock Trail: Council has supported investing $100,000 in upgrades to the Tay Havelock Trail in partnership with the Ottawa Valley ATV Club. At the economic development committee meeting last month, CAO Kurt Greaves explained the club has made a $40,000 donation for the work, with the county’s $60,000 contribution coming from reserves. The funds will be used to complete 4.2 km of trail surfacing from Armstrong Line east to Old Brooke Road and a further 2.2 km of brushing and drainage improvements. When this project is completed, about half of the trail will have been upgraded to a stone dust surface. Tay Valley Township has been an active partner with improvements by supplying equipment and labour. For more information, contact Kurt Greaves, CAO, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 1101.
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Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary Day 63
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We’re working hard to ensure you have what you need in these challenging times!
Guess who coloured their hair last week? Well, I talked to the woman and she said let’s do it! So I bought myself a colour kit and asked myself, “how hard can this be?” (Act 1) Get towels, and washcloths, hair colour kit, mix solution together, towel around the neck, put on glove [finally did get glove on with the help of my teeth]. Thank God they are my own teeth or they probably would have dropped out. (Act 2) Try to part the hair at the crown of the head (because you can’t do it with one hand). I just poured it over my head, started on the top and went around the side and the back of my head, poured solution all over the head until you have used half the mixture. It’s dripping down my face and on my white throw rug on the kitchen floor. I get paper towels and wipe up excess fluid. Brown won’t come off the white rug or my face. I used some soap and it came off my face but not my white rug. (Act 3) It said keep on your hair for 20 minutes and then pour what is left in the bottle over your hair and leave it for 10 more minutes. I’ve already got too much on my head but that is what the instructions said. Well I am going to do it. I pour it on and I am dripping everywhere. Down my face, down my back, on my counter and the sink. (Help – Mommy, where are you?) Again, I mop it up with paper towels and wait 10 more minutes. (Act 4) Now I try to get that glove off my hand that was so hard to put on. Again, using the teeth, I pulled it off. Now rinse all that guck off your head until the water is clear. I should have done all this in the bathtub but I didn’t. I used my double sinks. I think the water is clear but I can’t see without my glasses. When water is clear you add conditioner to the hair. It looks good but oh maybe I should have cut it – it looks long. My alter ego said, “Pearl, don’t touch those scissors – don’t go near them. Look what you did to your bangs six weeks ago”. Well, it put in a couple of hours and I had fun, except for my white rug. When my hair dried, it looked like I had just left Donna’s hair salon. I love experimenting on myself! Would I do it again? Sure – but I might cut it first!!! • On Wednesday, Olive, Harriet and I had coffee together on Olive’s porch for 1-1/2 hours. It was wonderful to see each other face to face and talk. We used social distance and the time just flew by. Maybe we will do this once a week, it was great. • What I did this week – go shopping on The Shopping Channel, gave out care packages to my friends, had a visit with Harriet and Olive, made a chocolate pie, made homemade soup and cooked some bread. I now celebrate Sipping Soda through a Straw days, Junk Food Days, Barking Dog Days, Feeding Stray Cat Days, Pesky Bug Days, and Making Plans for Better Days. I celebrate life! Alice came for a visit. She is the first person to be in my house for 63 days. We had a wonderful visit. I hope we have many more. I have been in quarantine for 63 days. Do you people think I am getting stranger? People say that isolation will do that to people. Happy birthday to Brandy Armstrong and to Grayson, who is six. Happy birthday, buddy. The neighbours behind me (Penny and Harvey) have sold their home. New neighbours will be moving in sometime in June. I miss you already and you have even left yet. Tough days don’t last but tough people do. Stay home, stay safe, stay strong.
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United Way, Community Foundation, grant program U nited Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way KFL&A and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area will collectively receive over $900,000 from the Fund for distribution into local communities ($500,000 through United Way KFL&A and $413,000 through Community Foundation for Kingston & Area). “Agencies in our community have risen to the challenge of adapting to COVID-19 in innovative, collaborative, and compassionate ways. They are addressing increased demand with innovative, often more expensive, ways of delivering programs to continue helping the most vulnerable
members of our community,” said Bhavana Varma, President and CEO, United Way KFL&A. “This fund will allow organizations in our community to continue their vital work and expand their programming where needed. “Local charities have been working tirelessly to support those who need it most right now. This additional funding will give a much-needed boost to their efforts. We’re looking forward to flowing funds quickly to help them carry out their vital work to ensure no one in our community is left behind”, said Tina Bailey, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. “We look forward to working in collaboration with the United Way." “Canadian charities and not for profits are always there to help you, in your time of need. But the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing real challenges to these important organizations. With today’s announcement, the Government of Canada will be there for them so they can continue to be there for Canadians.” – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
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Community Beautification Project near Arden inda Michie has family roots in the Horseshoe Lake area near Arden that go back to United Empire Loyalist days. Her family owned a 216 acre parcel that was sold in the late 1960’s and became a 180 lot waterfront subdivision in the area. The family kept a waterfront front lot where Linda, and her husband Geoff, live now. Last year they purchased a large part of the original land parcel, the back lands that abut the waterfront lots. This includes a section that is located at the junction of Big Bay Lane and Cranberry Lake Road. Last fall, Linda took a course with Roger MacMunn, the
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renowned sign-maker from Mountain Grove, and did the finish work on a new sign for that location. This spring Geoff and Linda decided to clean up the corner and put up the sign. They cleared brush and removed garbage from the spot, filling numerous trailers to go to the dump, and then did some landscaping and plantings to create a park-like setting. “It turned into a pretty big project,” Geoff Michie told the News. As neighbours have returned, they have been impressed with the efforts, and one of them, Greg McEachern sent in this photo.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE 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. • 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. BUILDING PERMITS The Township is now issuing building permits. Inspections will occur for construction deemed essential under the Provincial Emergency Order subject to the Township inspection protocol available at www.southfrontenac.net. 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. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 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
Temporary Closure of South Frontenac Offices & Facilities Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of South Frontenac has decided to close the following facilities to the public until further notice: • All Administrative Offices • All 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.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – June 2, 2020 at 7:00pm – Electronic Participation TENDERS Tender No. PS-2020-20 – 2020-2022 Screened Winter Sand - Sealed submission must be received by 1:00 pm on June 3, 2020 to the attention of Neil Carbone, Chief Administrative Officer, 4432 George St, Sydenham, Ontario, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday at the Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road.
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 Please be advised that effective Wednesday, May 6th, 2020, at 8:00 am, the total burning ban has been 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 for the northern portion of the Township. This Province wide ban only effects the Bedford District of the Township and all of Frontenac Provincial Park, and remains in place despite the lifting of the Township’s fire ban. Residents who live within the Province’s restricted fire zone cannot have an outdoor fire. The Township cannot control or enforce the Provincial ban. This means that Bedford District residents are required to comply with these restrictions. 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 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 June 1st, 2020, pending indication that non-essential services will resume. Registration for Township Swim & Day Camp will be available online or by calling the Recreation Office at 613-376-3027. Ext. 2231 Cancellation of Canada Day Events Given the current uncertainty surrounding coronavirus and the Province extending the state of emergency, South Frontenac Council, Staff and Canada Day planning committees have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with 2020 Canada Day Events. The cancellations include events organized by the Harrowsmith Social and Athletics Club in Centennial Park, the Storrington Canada Day Committee in Sunbury Park and the Loughborough Canada Day Committee in Sydenham Point Memorial Park. Battersea Pumpkin Festival Cancellation Given the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus and the Province extending the state of emergency, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival Committee have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with Battersea Pumpkin Festival in 2020.
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70 years of marriage: “you’ve got to stick it out” D
on and Doris Richie tied the knot on May 19, 1950. On May 19, 2020, South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal made a house call to their Bellrock home to personally deliver congratulations and a certificate from the township to commemorate their 70th wedding anniversary. “I was 16,” said Doris. “Both of my older sisters also got married at 16. “I come from a family of nine.” “I was 22,” said Don. “My dad joked that I ‘might better marry the devil I knew.’” They were married at the United Church in Harrowsmith. “I was born here in Bellrock and I’ve lived here ever since,” said Doris. In all that time, they’ve lived a farm life. Don’s already cut hay this season. “We’ve always lived on a farm,” Doris said. “I used to load bales of hay but when a grandchild came along, I became a babysitter.” She still bakes “four pies every Saturday” and “a lot of butter tarts.” Don still works the farm, although their son does much of it these days. “We’ve always been active,” Doris said. “We joined the Bellrock Community As-
Mayor Ron Vandewal (right) stopped by to personally deliver congratulations to Don and Doris Ritchie Tuesday on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
sociation in 1950 and Don says he’d get crippled if he didn’t get out.” Don’s had knee and hip replacements and he still drives.
“I still have to drive into Kingston for my hearing aid,” he said. “About the only place I don’t like to drive is the 401. “They’re crazy out there.”
Markets maybe, but not for everyone F
armers markets are on hold as of now, with a possibility of coming back later in the summer, but the likelihood of that happening is anyone’s guess. Meanwhile, market vendors are selling seedlings and some early season produce through online sales. The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market has posted a list of vendor contacts on their Facebook page. While there is not a lot of produce for sale just yet, some of the vendors have meat for sale. Tryon Farms, located on Wagarville Road, not far from Parham has a good selection of specialty breeds, including: Black Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Suffolk lamb, Boer goat, New Zealand rabbit, and White Rock chicken. They can be reached for contactless pickup or in Sharbot Lake, through their Facebook page or email (carileet@ hotmail.com) The Memorial Centre market in Kingston has been operating as a virtual market
since early March, and they have 30 vendors selling through their web store at memorialmarket.localfoodmarketplace.com. The Frontenac Farmer’s Market, which is normally open on Saturday mornings at Prince Charles Public School in Verona, is working on a plan to open in early June, perhaps on the 6th, but there are still some hurdles to overcome, so stay tuned. Some farms, such as Unusual Acres in Clarendon, north of Sharbot Lake, are taking a different tack. Sarah Weight Nilson and Pete Nilson will be selling at the farm gate this year, using email (unusualacres@gmail.com) and their facebook site to take orders, but they will not be selling at the Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market, even if it opens. Instead they are focussing on developing soil amendments and nutrients, putting up the greenhouse they have been working on for a couple of years, and generally upgrading their property for the future.
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“We have planted less vegetables than in other years, knowing we are not going to the market, and have put our energy in other directions. While we see ourselves going back to the Sharbot Lake Market in the future, this year we are doing some things that we had been planning to do. We got forced into it by the pandemic, of course, but it's been sort of good for us,” said Pete Nilson. The couple also organized the first Sharbot Lake Zombie Walk last October and have been developing a Halloween event experience at Unusual Acres. They
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“I don’t drive any more,” Doris said. “I have some problems with my eyes.” But Doris doesn’t worry about Don when he’s out. “He should have died when he was 80,” she said. “He was up in the hay mow with the hook reaching for a bale of hay and he fell. “He went right through the floor and ended up on the stable floor.” “I only dislocated my shoulder,” he said. “The doctor popped it right back in and I was back at it.” The couple doesn’t have any elaborate plans for their anniversary but expects there’ll be a visit or two from family and friends. “Our granddaughter was going to cook our supper and bring it over,” Doris said. So, after a union spanning 70 years, two boys, one girl, seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren, what’s their secret? “It hasn’t always been a bed of roses,” Doris said. “There have been some ups and downs but we stuck it out. “A lot of younger people today don’t do that.”
will continue to develop that part of Unusual Acres this year, for Halloween in 2021. Sarah Nilson has also started a new local Facebook group, Frontenac Victory Gardens, where gardeners can share ideas and information. Victory Gardens were a feature of the 1940’s, when during the war years, government ad campaigns were set up to encourage people to grow their own food as a hedge against food shortages. An upswing in gardening this year is credited to the same motivation
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