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Former Manse of St. James Anglican Church when fully engaged in the fire that left only the bricks in place. Firefighters could only watch as the fire spread to the church next door.

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he small community of Parham has been left reeling by events on Sunday night (June 7) OPP reports, summarised in short form below, document how a backyard fire call escalated quickly into a shooting incident and structure fires that left a house and St. James Anglican Church destroyed, and a man in custody facing numerous charges.

The next morning, community members congregated (socially distancing to a degree) in the brilliant sunshine on both sides of road 38, accompanied by a veritable flock of CBC, CTV, and Global news reporters, everyone was there, intact, to tell the tale. Physical damage was, for the most part contained to the two buildings, which formed an eerie backdrop for this unusual gathering. (note – among all the people who were gathered, only the on-camera tv reporters seemed to be wearing masks) “Someone must have been looking out for us,” said Central Frontenac Fire Chief Jamie Riddell on the phone later in the day, echoing a feeling of relief, amidst the shock and exhaustion, in Parham on Monday.

The fact that the incident on Sunday night featured a fire set by a community member, who then shot at his neighbours, and then managed to leave the community before police could apprehend him, and was at large all night, created an uncomfortable parallel with the tragic events in Nova Scotia, a couple of months ago.

In Parham on Monday, there was shock, disbelief, a realisation that this will take time to get over, particularly for the youth in the community, but thankfully no death.

The OPP have reported the following: "The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged Brian Daniel Mosher in connection with incidents surrounding a fire and shootings in the hamlet of Parham on June 7.

Shortly after 8:30pm, OPP officers responded to reports of gunshots in the village of Parham. One person was treated

by Frontenac County Paramedics for a minor injury. A fire, which started in a residence, spread to an adjacent church, destroying both buildings.

At approximately 7:30am on June 8, 2020 OPP officers arrested a suspect at a residence in the Hartington area, south of Parham. The arrest was made without incident.

Charges have now been laid in the case.

Mosher is facing 11 charges, including: attempt to commit

murder using firearm - two counts, discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm - two counts, arson - damage to property - two counts, using a firearm while committing offence, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm.”

According to eyewitnesses in Parham, Dan Mosher, as he is known locally, lived in the brick house next to St, James Anglican Church for about three years.

Although he reportedly kept to himself for the most part, he was known to police, and in recent months, issues around road rage incidents have brought more police attention than before.

Early Sunday evening, neighbours noticed that a large fire was underway in Mosher’s back yard, not far from the back of his house.

Central Frontenac Firefighters responded to a call from a local resident about the fire. The initial call was about a potential burn bylaw infraction, and was not an emergency call.

According to Central Frontenac Fire Chief Jamie Riddell, the firefighters who arrived to investigate the call were confronted by an angry man with a firearm (Dan Mosher) who chased them off, and fired at them as they drove off. They called in a 911 emergency call and headed to the Parham Fire Station.

His next-door neighbour reports that Mosher yelled "get out of here, Parham is going to burn" when she went to her porch and saw the large fire. She shuttered herself in their house at that point.

Another neighbour, Jordan Lowery, who lives above Goodfellow's Funeral Home just up the road, received a phone call telling him there was a fire in Parham. He decided to investigate. Lowery and another neighbour, were at this point located at Eagle Lake Road, about 100 metres from the house, when they saw a man emerge from between the house and the church, shot gun in hand.

Mosher yelled that Parham was going to burn “He kind of looked me in the eye and then fired,” Lowery recalls. Both Lowery and his neighbour were grazed in the rib area with bird shot.

“It felt like someone had kicked me in the ribs,” Lowery recalls.

They were both eventually treated by paramedics. Lowery has not required any further treatment but his neighbour went to hospital the following day.

“After the shots, I called 911, made sure [my neighbour] was safe, and went back to my house to tell my girlfriend to lock the door. I was going to try and help get the other neighbours away from the street, but OPP officers had already arrived. They told me to stay back,” he said.

Before or just after Lowery was shot, at least one other neighbour was shot at and was not hit, as he ran back to his own house. There is another report that Mosher rammed his truck into the house directly across Road 38 from his own, and that he threatened at least one young person who drove by on a bike.

OPP crews arrived in force, secured the road and went door to door to make sure no one was exposed to danger out of doors. They then went to Mosher’s house. By this time the house was on fire.

Fire crews from Parham, Sharbot Lake, Mountain Grove, and South Frontenac had taken up positions in the vicinity but had to remain outside a cordoned off area for their own safety as police were dealing with an active shooter.

Police escorted people from at least 4 neighbouring properties to the Parham General Store (aka Hope’s Store).

Through Twitter, they warned members of the local community to stay indoors.

Dan Mosher, however, was nowhere to be found. The CP rail tracks are located behind the house, up an embankment, but it is still not known if he made it up there and followed the

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Fire crews had to wait as they saw the house go up and the fire begin to approach the church as police continued to search for Mosher.

Central Frontenac Fire Chief Jamie Riddell, who was on the scene, said he was surprised how long the church resisted the flames, before it too, caught fire.

"That was the gut-wrenching part, to see the church standing there, knowing we were in position to do a defensive attack on the house, to prevent the church from burning, but there was nothing we could do under the circumstances," said Riddell.

The church did eventually go up in flames, and was totally destroyed with the exception of the façade at the front.

By the time they were given the all clear at approximately 11pm, fire crews swooped in and prevented the fire from spreading to any of the other buildings in Parham.

"We were particularly concerned about the buildings across the street," Riddell said.

The red brick house where Mosher lived was originally the manse for the church.

Both the house and the church were moved from their original location to make way for the rail line that passes through Parham.

The church was built in 1887, and the house shortly after.

They were both moved in 1912, from a short distance away.

Lois Webster, one of the parishioners at St. James, has organised numerous fundraising drives, over the years, to help maintain the church.

"I first went to the church on a Sunday, 58 years ago, the day after I was married to Richard [her husband]," she said

The next day: police continue to investigate as only the front of the former St. James Anglican Church survived the fire when contacted on Monday. "It's been a part of my life since then."

Because of COVID-19, the last church service was in February. Services were held at St. James every second Sunday during the winter-time.

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Plenty of projects planned for Parham this summer

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arham was back in the news Tuesday as Central Frontenac Council held its regular meeting via the Webex online platform.

First, during her opening remarks, Mayor Frances Smith said: “how sad what happened to our beautiful little town. It was a horrific thing.

“And cudos to our firefighters, police, paramedics and all first responders.

“Thank God it didn’t turn into what happened in Nova Scotia. I know that was on a lot of people’s minds.”

Smith also noted that she wasn’t thrilled with interview requests at 5:30am as media descended on Central Frontenac from all over.

But then it was time to get down to the business at hand, as CBO Andy Dillon brought forth several proposals as to what to do with the old firehall at the edge of the Parham Fairgrounds ranging from fix the part of the roof that needs it and removing asbestos to complete demolition of the building.

Dillon noted that the building is currently being used to store the facilities department boat, a parade float and some rec committee equipment.

“It looks like we do have a use for it,” said Dep. Mayor Tom Dewey.

Council agreed that even at $36,000, a

metal roof was the preferred option. The building will be used for unheated storage. The cheapest option (ie just re-shingling half the roof and removing materials) was $26,250.

“With a steel roof, we may not have to revisit this for quite some time,” said Coun.

Brent Cameron. “But if we do, we need some serious talk about who gets to use it.

“We’ve had some problems with that at other facilities when it comes to storage.”

Coun. Bill MacDonald was also in favour of the plan.

“By securing the building we may make it viable to perhaps sell it,” he said.

“There were some zoning issues with selling it,” said Smith.

“Yes, I remember those,” said MacDonald.

“But everything would be off the table if it were only a concrete slab.”

With Parham facilities on the table, Coun.

Nicki Gowdy used the opportunity to bring up problems with the fence around the ball diamond. The fence was designed to protect children from cars heading to the parking lot behind the fairgrounds, but Gowdy pointed out that with the former firehall and school now available for parking, perhaps the fence was no longer needed.

“The fence is secured with twist ties and the rec committee is concerned that kids might

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Dillon said he understood the frustration as the fence never really was completed.

“We have the materials to finish off, we just haven’t had the time,” he said. “We can fix it and if the rec committee isn’t happy with it, we’ll tear it down.”

Gowdy suggested closing off the children’s play area completely.

“That can be in the next budget,” said Smith.

Finally, and still with Parham, Dillon reminded Council that the former Hinchinbrooke School was broken into “sometime before April 14.”

He said it would cost about $22,250 to fix roof, window and wall damage (mould), as well as $7,500 for asbestos removal. He also said there was no money in the 2020 budget for this building and operating costs for the building in grounds maintenance and repairs are $3,500.

“I agree we should clean up the asbestos and secure the building,” said Dewey.

New Sander Council also approved $47,000 for the purchase of a used sidewalk plow/sander (2012 model).

Public Works Manager Tyson Myers said they’ve been getting by using other equipment but it has taken a toll on sidewalks.

Since some of the sidewalks in Sharbot Lake are being replaced this summer, this equipment should provide proper maintenance for them for 10-20 years.

He said the model they’re getting can also be outfitted for other tasks such as brushing and he said there is $42,000 in the 2020 budget for it. The $7,000 difference would be made up with the savings realized from screening and supplying our own winter

Continued from page 1 nity members in the parking lot of the church on Monday (June 8) at 4pm. He conducted a brief ceremony and met with community members as well.

“I wanted to be there today,” he said when contacted by phone afterwards, “to visit with everyone. It was such a traumatic event for everyone and I wanted to show my support.”

Bishop Oulton has fond memories of St. James, having participated in numerous anniversary celebrations, including the125th anniversary in 2012 and the

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Crains crews taking up Pickleball?

Council approved a request from Crains to use the old Sharbot Lake School grounds for materials and equipment while they’re refurbishing downtown Sharbot Lake this summer.

Myers said he told them that they weren’t to use the tennis court or touch the fencing but they asked if they could put up a tent in the tennis court to provide shade for workers.

“They can, if they pull out all the grass that’s growing up through the cracks,” said Smith.

“And maybe you can negotiate for them to put down a new top on the court,” said Coun.

Victor Heese. “I kind of have that area pencilled in as a new pickleball court.”

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Charges laid in death of Wayne Kimberley The Frontenac OPP Detachment has laid charges in connection with a fatal collision on Highway 7 in Central Frontenac that occurred on January 10, 2020.

The preliminary investigation found that a 64 year old male, Wayne Kimberley was walking along the north shoulder of the roadway and was struck by a vehicle, which then left the scene.

After a lengthy investigation, Mahaveer Jain, age 57, of Brampton Ontario, was charged June 8, with: Manslaughter , Causing death by criminal negligence, Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, Fail to stop at an accident resulting in death.

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions.

130th in 2017.

He said it is too soon to tell what will happen at the site once it is released by the OPP, who are still investigating, but the insurance adjuster came all the way from Hamilton to survey the damage on Monday.

The manse was sold off in the 1970's, and has had several owners in the intervening years. The widow of a former Anglican Minister who served the local diocese

50 years ago, described the church as a 'beautiful wellbuilt little church’. The church congregation has done significant work in the building, in recent years.

The News has learned that police have attended at Mr. Mosher's house on several occasions over the last 18 months or so, and according to one report, even on the afternoon of the fire, investigating a driving related incident that had been called

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n Monday, the Province of Ontario reversed course by embracing a regional approach to loosening up on some COVID19 related restrictions.

As of Friday (June 12), Eastern Ontario will enter Stage 2 of reopening. But as in previous announcements, the rules for reopening are not necessarily cut and dried.

A number of restaurants in the area are either opening their patios on Friday or soon after, but some are not jumping in just yet, preferring to remain offering take-out and delivery only. (See details below) Provincial campgrounds, which have been limited to backcountry camping since June 1st, will be able to offer car and camper sites as well, and the online booking through Parks Ontario is up and running now, but it is best to call ahead to make sure they are ready to receive campers this weekend.

This is good news for fans of Silver Lake and Sharbot Lake Provincial Parks, and it is great news for every business on Hwy 41, north of 7, where 200,000 annual visitors (in a normal season) to Bon Echo Park are the lifeblood of the summer economy.

Not only are the campgrounds open, but the beaches at the campgrounds are permitted to open as well. It pays to call ahead about th beaches, because water samples need to be taken and analysed before the beaches can open, and the tight timelines of the provincial announcement may not give enough time to get the results by this weekend.

Church Services Churches are allowed to re-open, at 30% capacity. This stipulation is not included in the guidelines, but from at least one media report it seems churches are exempt from the 10 person per gathering limit in the guidelines. Churchgoers are encouraged to contact their own church to find out when services will restart, and under what conditions.

Personal care – hair salons, barbers, spas, etc. are all able to reopen under conditions.

Again, check with your favourite specialist to see when they are opening up. Some are certainly opening immediately, others will follow.

Museums – the rules for museums are similar to those that apply in grocery stores; limited entry, one way traffic, two metre distancing. The opening dates and schedule for both the South Frontenac Museum (Hartington) and the Pioneer Museum (Cloyne) are yet to be announced, but they should both be open during their July/August peak seasons.

heading of “Beaches, Parks and Camping” the sentence about beaches says, “Beach access at Ontario Parks will be permitted as part of Ontario Parks' gradual reopening, although measures including limited capacity will be taken at some parks to enable physical distancing.”

The document makes no reference to municipal beaches, or beaches at private campgrounds or resorts, for that matter.

The four beaches in South Frontenac: Davidson, Gilmour Point, Sydenham Point, and McMullen Park; will not be open this Friday.

South Frontenac Clerk Angela Maddocks consulted with KFL&A Public Health.

“Sarah Ryding [Manager of Environmental Health] has indicated that even after contacting the ministry, there isn’t any real clarity on public beaches, they are not explicit in defining exemptions so KFLA Public Health are advising townships in their catchment area that it’s basically up to the municipality,” Maddocks said in an email to the News on Tuesday afternoon (June 9).

In response to this information, which South Frontenac only received on Tuesday afternoon, Maddocks indicated that the township needs to develop procedures for enhanced sanitation for the public washrooms at two of its beaches before they can open, and also needs to develop protocols so “that the same social distancing, handwashing, group gatherings that apply to other social settings are to be followed at public beaches.”

She said it would be challenging for the township to get everything in place by Friday, so look for the beaches in South Frontenac to open sometime later in the month, at the earliest.

There have been no announcements from other Frontenac jurisdictions as of Tuesday afternoon about beach openings. Cathy MacMunn, Chief Administrative Officer for Central Frontenac was unable to return a phone inquiry on Tuesday, but at the beginning of a township council meeting that afternoon she told the News that she did not see why the 6 beaches in the township: Long Lake, Eagle Lake, Sharbot Lake, Big Clear

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Nothing has been posted about the beaches in North Frontenac, and the News did not contact the township on Tuesday to find out (our error) . Residents should contact the township directly.

Community Halls Community halls are also on the provincial list of facilities that can reopen, and that will also require municipalities to work out Jeff's at Holiday Country Manor in Battersea will be open on Friday how to make sure they are COVID-19 appropriate Neither MOM Restaurant, nor Muddy Wagoing forward. That will likely take time as ters in Verona have patios under normal cirwell. cumstances, and they have not made any announcement online that they are planning Patio roundup It was difficult to get in touch with all of to expand beyond the takeout service they the restaurant and café owners on Tuesday, have been offering.

Both the Pizza Place and Gino’s Pizza because some of them are only open from Wednesday or Thursday to Sunday these and Spaghetti in Harrowsmith focus mostly days, so we looked at website and Face- on takeout and delivery at all times, and there is no indication they are planning to book pages, in some cases.

On Highway 41, Rosie’s Café will be tak- make any changes.

Over in Sydenham, the Sydenham Couning a break from making the very decadent donuts they have been featuring, to put in a try Café will be opening the tables in front of patio over the next week or so, to be able the café for customer use. A few more table to offer table service again. It appears that may be added. Their drive-through window Mazinaw Lakeside Resort (north of Cloyne) is open.

Lavalee’s Cookery in Inverary is sticking and the Codfather (Northbrook) are sticking to take-out and delivery for the time being. with the Grab and Go theme, but has added Addison’s Restaurant cannot open their Kawartha Dairy ice cream to their offerings, patio because it is fully enclosed, but they and Paradiso Pizza offers take-out only at are now offering their full menu for takeout, all times.

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Public Notice Special Council Meeting The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will be holding a Special Council Meeting on June 23, 2020 at 1 pm.

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• Tay Valley Soccer Program - With respect to the COVID19 Pandemic and looking after the safety of our participants, please note that soccer has been cancelled. Anyone who has already registered will be issued a full refund. Refunds will be mailed at the earliest convenience.

• Construction Notice – Crozier & Ritchie Road - Please be advised that Tay Valley Township has retained Arnott’s Construction for the rehabilitation of Crozier and Ritchie Roads.

Work is scheduled to commence Monday, June 8th, 2020 and is expected to be completed by June 30th, 2020. Single lane closures are expected during daylight hours and traffic flow will be controlled via traffic control persons. Please direct any questions to the Public Works Department at 613267-5353 x 127.

• July 4 – Come out and support the Maberly Agricultural Society at their annual Pie in the Sky event. 9am to noon at the Maberly Fairgrounds, 4884 Bolingbroke Road (County Road #36). Pie: sale of fresh, homemade pies (come early for first choice of delicious selections). SKY: Fred Barrett, our own Maberly expert and local member of the Royal Astronomical Society will set up a special solar display. Learn more about the many fascinating aspects of astronomy. FREE admission & parking, wheel chair accessible. Due to Covid-19, we will be asking everyone to respect self-distancing. Only 5 persons will be allowed in the pie building at one time. Phone Anne 613-201-7095 or Rosetta at 613-268-2548 to donate pies. There will be no Maberly Fair this year due to Covid-19, but we will still need to fund raise for next year’s fair. This is a fundraiser for Maberly fair.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

• A dear friend passed away this week - R.D. St. Pierre, known to most as Don, but to everyone in Mississippi and this area he was known as R.D. He passed away June 2nd at Rideau Ferry Home. Don was an art teacher at Sharbot Lake High School for many years. I met him in 1958, shortly after we moved to Mississippi. He was busy teaching then and I used to travel to Picton and back with him to go and see my mother. He also taught in Picton years ago and we got to know each other really well, travelling back and forth.

My sister and brother-in-law came from England for a 2-week visit and R.D. made the biggest “Welcome to Canada” sign I have ever seen. It wrapped all the way around my verandah (I had a verandah up until the 1980’s). Olive and Harriet and I had many wonderful visits with him at Rideau Ferry Home.

He was still writing letters to me a year ago. I couldn’t understand what he wrote but I loved getting them. I took over writing the Mississippi News from R.D. He asked me if I would do it when he retired. I said “I can’t write anything like you, R.D.” and he said to at least give it a try and that was in 2002. I have been here ever since. Thanks for the job, R.D. and for all the visits, happy memories and laughs. Rest in peace, brother (he always called me his sister). From your friends Harriet, Olive and Pearl – we are going to miss you.

• I want to thank all the girls at Dean’s who help me so much when I go shopping – getting stuff I can’t reach from the shelves, making sure the bags are not too heavy for me to carry, and taking my groceries to the car for me; and all the people at the pharmacy who are always helping and getting stuff for me, taking caps off bottles that I cannot get off; and to Bob’s Petro for all your help and pumping gas for me all the time. You all get gold stars, two thumbs up and you are my heroes. Every one of you are so appreciated. I am so proud to be a Canadian, especially when I see what is going on in the States in the past few weeks. It makes my heart hurt.

• Thank you to all the ladies who called this past week to tell me how much they enjoy my write-ups. It was an L. Mackenzie, Joyce Lemke, Jean Brown, Rita, Arlie, Sandra and Diane. Remember: these stories are all coming to an end soon. My brain is tired of trying to think up stuff to put in the paper. I am glad they are helping you all get through this pandemic.

• Love and prayers to the Hermer family.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-279-3209

• We are the Sharbot Lake Retirement Retreat thank Pastor Mark for his good job at mowing the lawn and looking after the lawn.

• Some birthdays: Campbell Douglas, parents Andrew and Anne Douglas who run Circle Square Ranch, June St Pierre, Dan Scott, Christina Green, Betty Lindsay, Mary Ann Freeman, Robert Warren, Roger Tryon, Judy Meeks, Wayne Gray, Joanne Brownrigg, Julie Rose, Win Sargent,

June 11, 2020 Robert Stacey, Jack Deline, Lorie Fox, Beverley Ruttan, Glenda Sly, Marg Campsall, Leslie Whiteman, Patsy Quinn, and David Campbell • Anniversaries: Tim. and Dianne Rristo, Herb and Joyce Clow, Linda and Jim Gray, Chris and Dave Breeze • I would like to thank all of the firefighters that came to the. aid of the village of Parham on Sunday night to fight the fires. They are to be recommended.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2570 613-479-2855

• Check out the new mural at Waites' Beach (Palmerson/ Canonto Conservation Area Beach). Fred Fowler's depiction of a canoeist paddling towards the beach is a lovely addition to the other renovations at the beach.

• More sad news in Ompah. Lois Hennigar passed away June 4th after a battle with cancer. She was born and raised and lived most of her life in Ompah. Lois drove school bus, delivered mail and worked at the old township office. Lois was always involved with community needs and events.

Though she was less involved in the last few years, she was ready to help out whenever she was asked. Lois always had a warm smile and kind word to say to everyone. She will be sorely missed in our community. Our sincere sympathy to her family. You are welcome to sign a card of condolence in the foyer of the Community Centre, or call Marily and she will ensure your name is added to the card. Bring your own pen if you wish, and wipes and hand sanitizer are available.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Thankful, once again, that we live in a great community.

Please pray for the residents in Parham and the worshippers of St. James Anglican Church so that they can deal with the heartbreaking events of Sunday night. It shows that we are strong and will survive as neighbours were calling on loved ones to make sure they were safe and protected.

Our community is saddened at the loss of 2 landmarks, but thankfully no lives were lost. So squeeze your loved ones a little bit harder next time and keep sending positive vibes our way. #ParhamStrong • Be aware, when you are out driving, as the turtles are starting to lay their eggs along the roads.

• The lilacs are just about finished their blooming. What a spectacular array of beauty. One little sprig makes a room smell so amazing.

• Were you lucky enough to order your Father's Day dinner from the Caremongers of Sharbot Lake? Sounds yummy...

Can't wait!

• Happy birthday to Paityn Morrow and Landyn Whan, who both celebrated their 4th birthday this past weekend. Also happy birthday to Dorothy Clow, Donna Longmire, Tobias Stencell, Janice Morrow, June St. Pierre, Christina Green, Tanya Gray, Judy Meeks, Sheri Hannah, Michelle McCumber, Nelson Hannah and Julia Goodfellow.

Perth Road Peter Bird

613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca

• Answers to Perth Road Trivia No. 3: 1. The Kick and Push; 2. Lapum; 3. 174; 4. Ron Vandewal; 5. Jabez Stoness Composting – A great way to recycle and reap the benefits in the garden.

A little history: Compost was already known to the Romans and the Greeks and there are numerous references to the cultivation of the soil in the Bible.

I have two rotating and three fixed composters on the go, year round. I stick with the basics of layering grass clippings and mulched leaves, and adding waste (potato peel, vegetable scraps, fruit peel, egg shells etc.) when our 6 litre stainless steel kitchen waste bin is full. I usually add a couple of inches of grass and/or mulched leaves on top of the kitchen waste.

We gather the leaves through fall, then use the lawnmower, (raised a couple of notches higher than for grass cutting) fitted with a collecting bag, to chop the leaves into smaller pieces, then pile them near the composters for easy access.

This helps speed up the composting process beginning in spring. The only thing to remember is that compost needs heat, usually from the sun, water from a rain barrel or via the hose, and oxygen, worked in as the pile is turned. Keep the pile moist by adding water when turning.

My rotating composters work fastest, but I’ve learned to just half fill the fixed ones as it’s easier to turn the compost from the top.

I usually get compost from the rotating units in 8 - 10 weeks, and 12 - 14 weeks for the fixed bins, which means I

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June 11, 2020 get a good couple of compost loads throughout the year.

Compost can be used to dig into a new garden bed (it’s great for breaking down hard/clay soil and enriching sandy soil), to mulch around existing plants, and/or added to water to make compost tea to water your plants.

Once you get started, you’ll probably find your own routine. Good luck.

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• Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lois Wilma (Dunham) Hennigar. Lois passed away peacefully in the Perth Hospital on June 4, at the age of 76. Due to the current Covid19 restrictions, the arrangements for Lois are private for the family. Those wishing to honour Lois with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Ompah Fire Department or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society. Lois will be greatly missed by so many family and friends in our community.

• If you are travelling by the lower end of Palmerston Lake, at the Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area Recreational Hiking Trails off Arcol Road on Waite’s Beach, you will notice a lovely new mural that was painted by the wonderfully talented Fred Fowler. The lovely lady in the picture is none other than our very own beautiful Barbara Sproule! Great job, Fred!! Thank you West Palmerston Cottages for sharing!

• Great news! The Ontario Government has begun to allow all short-term rentals to operate as of last Friday, June 5.

This is a great sign that we are hopefully on the right track!

Fingers crossed we will get to visit with our American neighbours soon!

• The original Canadian physical distancing activity: fishing!

Canadian residents still have two more license free opportunities in 2020. Fathers day weekend; June 20-21 and Family Fishing Week; July 4-12.

• Interesting follow up to a previous column: a reader that I was chatting with on Snow Road said that she had found a nest, about 30 feet from the highway, on her property, that was filled with eggs and could not figure out what kind of bird had made this upside-down hat type of nest. After seeing the column with the picture of the nest of Turkey eggs at Mosque Lake, she was happy to share with me that she had one as well. Pretty cool!

• Happy belated birthday wishes to an amazing gal who we think of often, but don’t visit enough: Ina Watkins! We miss you and love you, dear friend! Hopefully you are enjoying your summer and staying healthy! See you soon!

• And last, but certainly not least, big happy 50th birthday wishes today from our community, to an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister-in-law, step-sister, treasurer, chicken farmer and friend! We hope you have a wonderful birthday today, Kelly Watkins!

Sydenham Karen Brawley

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613-376-9848

• Attention Foodland Shoppers : Starting Monday, June 15 and going forward, due to increased summer business and Covid-19, we will be offering curb-side pickup for groceries on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as deliveries for community members on Monday and seniors building on Wednesdays (as usual). Mondays - community deliveries and curb side pick up. Wednesdays - Sydenham seniors building deliveries and curb-side pick up. Friday - curb side pick up. Please contact 613-376-6609 to place an order or any questions, or email fld6304trousdales@sobeys.com.

• Announcing Sunday morning services - June 14th (allowed to use up to 30% capacity) Arden Wesleyan at 9am -Sydenham Holiness at 11am.

• With the gradual reopening of businesses, we wish everyone all the best in adapting to the new measures put into place. It’s been a long haul, but the key to remember is we are in this together, and together we can make this work. Starting to see Canada decorations around the village, which is fantastic. It’s a shame that we have no Canada Day celebrations, but we don’t need to come together in a large crowd to celebrate the birthday of our amazing country.

We Are Temporarily Closed We will be bringing food and medications once each week - call 613-354-2330 to arrange a pick-up from the clinic.

In case of emergency please call 613-354-2330 14 Bosley Road (at Hwy 41) Northbrook, (613) 336-1608

Decorate your homes in red and white and be proud to be Canadian. I am.

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com

• My husband and I finally made our way to Barb Matson’s C4 Chip Truck. The food was delicious and the service was great. Chatter and smiling faces welcomed folks as they came to the window to order their dinner, and I must say, the business was brisk. Make your way over to their establishment and enjoy!

• Do you have a little bit of time in your week to spare? If so, Judy Kennedy would like to hear from you. She needs some help watering the annuals at the Arden sign. Those beautiful petunias need liquid refreshment, periodically. If you have an hour here or there, please give Judy a call at 613-335-3606. I know she’ll be pleased to hear from you.

• We had to make our way to Sharbot Lake, last Saturday, to pick up prescriptions and were very surprised to see a long line up to get into the Liquor Store. On our way back to Arden, the line seemed to be longer. Are folks really drinking that much more, or is the space limited? Makes you wonder!

• Apparently there was a bull loose on Kennebec Lake.

Did anyone find out who owned the bull, or did it have something to do with the lineup at the Liquor Store?

CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net

• Roger from Holden’s Hearth at Home shares: “I would like to thank all my customers, friends, family and followers of Holden’s Hearth at Home for your support this past year. I appreciate all of you. It has definitely been an interesting first year in business. This past while dealing with COVID-19 has really been a challenge for all businesses. Thanks again.”

• Skylar from the Mazinaw Lakeside Resort has exciting news for you: Good morning, all you cool cats & kittens. Did you know, starting effectively, we will be serving our whole breakfast menu all weekend. Please pull in or call 613 900 9749 to place your order.”

• The Land O’Lakes Garden Club unfortunately has had to cancel their July meeting, which was to have been on July 9, 2020. They are hoping they can hold their August meeting, but they will follow Provincial guidelines and will take every precaution to protect their members & guests. If you wish to donate to the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club for their many community projects, like the 34 Planter Boxes & Community Hall Gardens just completed & the gardens at Pine Meadow to be completed soon; please e-mail them at lolgardenclub7@gmail.com.

• Hunter’s Creek Golf Club is excited to tell you about their Family Day, taking place every Wednesday and Saturday!

Family Day can be playing frisbee golf, horseshoes or golf.

After the activity, enjoy a slice of pizza, hamburger, or hot dog. For more information and reservations, please call 613336-2587.

• Holden’s Hearth At Home wants to give a big shout out to Milligan‘s Meats: “One of the heroes of our community.

Working tirelessly seven days a week to provide you the best cuts of meat you will ever find. Come on in today and say hi to the great staff and take home beautiful steaks for your barbecue this weekend.”

DENBIGH & VENNACHAR Angela Bright

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

• The Denbigh Library now has curbside pick up. You may request your titles by calling the library at 613 333 1426, visiting addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca, or emailing the library at denbighl@hotmail.com. The TD Summer Reading Club for kids will be held online this year. You can register your children for this free program now by clicking the link on the library Facebook page, or visiting tdsummerreadingclub. ca.

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

• The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tues-

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• Purchase and Sale of Property • Property Transfers for: Severance - Estate - Family • Wills & Probate - Large & Small Estates • Corporate & Business Stephen G. Duggan, Hwy 7 at 38 (Southeast Corner) Box 189, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-LAWS (5297)

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day, June 23rd. Please contact Gail ahead of time at 613 333 2224.

HARLOWE Marie White

613-336-2557

• My, we have the weather now for our bikinis. Hope the sun does not burn. We need a little rain now for our gardens.

• Janet Hawley was a little ill for a few days, much better now. She will be feeling much better on the 19th, when she turns a year older. Happy, happy birthday Janet, Many more.

• Big birthday greetings are rushing across the road to our neighbour today, jo=anne Cuddy. Happy birthday Jo-Anne, many more in store.

• Happy belated birthday to Bob Lloyd, who celebrated last Sunday with his daughter. Many more Bob/ • Get well greetings are reaching over the miles to Doreen Black.

• Birthday girl Jan Fleiler will be a year on June 15. Hope your day will packed with surprises. Happy year older Jan. Many more.

Harrowsmith Marilyn Goodberry

613-372-0917 mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com

• Most residential swimming pools are ready now! The kids are having a ball, even if the water is still very chilly! Another great way for them to exercise during this isolation period.

Hopefully the warm weather will raise the temperature of the water.

• An Ontario remembrance wreath was placed under the the flag in Centennial Park, honouring the veterans on the 76th anniversary of D-Day (June 6th) marking the invasion that reversed the course of World War II, setting the stage for the liberation of Europe. Thank you to Rod and Brenda Crawford, who placed wreaths to honour the many veterans who served. They also placed wreaths in honour of their fathers, Cam Crawford and Harold Snider.

• The new food trucks at South Frontenac Rental Centre in Harrowsmith are making their names popular for their delicious food. The 38 Special Food Truck is open on weekdays and the BBQ2 Smoke Truck is open on weekends. When people realize you are from Harrowsmith, they say that it's the best food that they have ever had from a food truck. Give them a try!

• A very happy birthday to Barb Campbell and Owen Dowling on June 11th. Hope both of you have a great day!

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

• Deepest sympathy to the family of fellow reporter, the late Don “R.D” St. Pierre, who, by his dynamic, fun-filled example showed us how to write a news column for the Frontenac News! Who can forget Don’s newspaper tales of his vacuum cleaner- the engine of which when running outside was frightening away the foxes? Except the fox’s tail got caught in the vacuum’s hose! How about his recounting of ice storm ‘98, when Don cheerily assisted the military to show them a fun way to maintain law and order in the village and at the shelter? Don came to our area in 1951 and taught at Lavant Station. He rose to become an Art Consultant in the Board and retired in 1988, when he then returned to Mississippi, where he devoted his life to the community, church, writ-

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This article is part 1 of 2 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, burning or pain in the hands and wrists. The disorder usually occurs in both hands, although sometimes only the dominant hand is affected. This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, those at risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CTS. To understand this condition, we need to review some basic anatomy. Human hands are incredibly complex and contain many nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons that work together to function. Because our hands are so small, many of the muscles that control hand movements are in the forearm. When the brain signals the muscles in our forearm to move our hand, the nerves and tendons along the path “light up” to carry out the movement. The carpal tunnel, located in the wrist, connects all these processes.

Normally, this all happens seamlessly, with no pain or discomfort.

However, when this process takes place repeatedly, such as when we are typing on our keyboards for hours at a time, the tendons and nerves in the carpal tunnel compete for space and can become compressed.

Classic symptoms include weakness, numbness and tingling in at least two fingers. Commonly, the fingers affected are the ones supplied by the median nerve – the thumb, the index finger, and middle finger. At first, symptoms may only occur at night and are relieved by shaking out the hand or wrist. However, as the condition progresses, patients may experience pain throughout the day, clumsiness, loss of grip and loss of function in some muscles of the hand.

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Rediscovering the Canoe

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by John Curran

T

he summer of 2020 will be remembered for many things not the least of which will be the globally shared experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new normal we are learning to face on an almost daily basis. At the same time, what will all this new public debt mean going forward?

We are also perhaps witnessing the long overdue reckoning for those who continue to judge others based on the colour of their skin. Black lives matter in Canada, but our Prime Minister can’t tell us how many times he’s worn blackface. It’s clear we still have a lot of talking and listening to do as a nation. At the same time blue lives matter. How do we ensure public order and the safety of those delivering essential services when law enforcement isn’t given a clear mandate on how to do its job?

The changes resulting from these historic societal moments will be felt for generations.

For me, this spring feels like it is moving in slow motion. Jobs aren’t being done – for the public good. We are, in many cases, being paid to sit at home. This means free time and the need to make the most of it or lose it forever.

For these reasons this will also be the year I rediscover the canoe.

No that wasn’t a typo – I meant canoe and not kayak. It seems you can’t go anywhere in Canada without seeing one of these Inuitstyled skiffs. Your favourite fishing hole; waterfront parks in the city; on top of the car in front of you in the drive thru line; kayaks are hotter than the Arctic at this point.

For anyone over 40, however, I guarantee

you a more comfortable voyage in a canoe.

It’s easier to get in and out and your knees and back won’t face the same stresses. Further, your lower body isn’t encased in a wet plastic tube along with every spider, ant, and hairy-legged creepy-crawly that finds its way into your boat when it’s not in use.

In a pinch, a canoe can carry more than two passengers. Most kayaks carry just one and if you can pinch more than an inch like me, even that can be a little touch and go.

Lion's donation

Finally, I like to fish. Strike than, live to fish. By virtue of its open design the canoe is far superior in terms of functionality as an angling platform.

When my wife and I, new residents of Buck Lake fresh off the heels of 17 years in Yellowknife, NT, decided to get a canoe we opted to invest in a new one rather than buying someone else’s leaks, scratches and structural stresses. To our delight we found a new Explorer model that came equipped

with folding plastic seats, rod and cup holders, and even a small bit of storage under the middle seat ideal for safety gear and a picnic lunch. Canoes have come a long way!

It has been amazing dusting off my J- and C-strokes as well as my draws and pries … once you learn these skills they never really go away completely.

There is a reason the canoe was the backbone of our nation in its infancy, it is the ideal vehicle for wild Canada. But it’s more than that nowadays, it’s a time machine. Paddling around Birch Island I’m suddenly 15 again and enjoying a week and a half of solitude in Algonquin Park. Now I’m six and rediscovering all of the spots that made me fall in love with fishing in the first place. I’m my late Uncle George, every morning paddling to mainland before driving to work so my cousins could spend the summer at the cottage instead of in town. I am my long-deceased Grandfather Art Graves getting to know Buck Lake in the 1930s when our family first bought land on the South Arm. (Almost 90 years later, combined we now hold title to 11 waterfront lots all over Buck.) I am Tom Thomson floating by the Jackpine. I am generations of Indigenous Canadians who relied on their canoes for so many necessities.

As we plot a fresh course in this Brave New World together, let’s not forget to keep a few connections to our past. Rediscover the canoe for yourself, you can’t deny the physical benefits and the spiritual lift it’ll give you might surprise, especially during this time when everything is still dark and throbbing.

OPP REPORT

ATVer charge with impaired

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n June 6, at approximately 7:30pm, officers of the OPP Lennox and Addington (L&A) County detachment were responded to a report of a possible impaired driver travelling on an all-terrain vehicle on Highway 41 southbound A Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) officer pulled the vehicle over and police attended to investigate.

As a result of the investigation, L&A

County OPP have charged Robert P DEJONG, age 55, of Consecon, with: Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs; and Operating a motor vehicle while over legal blood alcohol limit, both contrary to the Criminal Code.

The asscused's driver licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days

Honouring Our

“On Thursday, June 4, the Sharbot Lake & District Lions were delighted to present some much needed supplies to Countryview Care. Owner Jennifer was pleased to accept 100 disposable gowns, face masks and some treats for the staff. The purchase by the Lions was made possible by an emergency grant provided by Lions Clubs International Foundation to assist Long Term Careworkers during the Covid19 crisis. From left to right, Lions Janet, Bob, Ron, Owner Jennifer, Lions Dave, Dawn with Lions Candy & Tina in front. #DistrictA3COVID19emergencygrant#LCIF” Submitted by Lion Linda Zwier 613 335-2053

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

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

Graduates from North Addington Education Centre (Cloyne) Granite Ridge Education Centre (Sharbot Lake) and Sydenham High School are invited to submit a picture and text to info&frontenacnews.ca (include graduation in the subject line) by June 22 at 4:30pm.

The price is $30, tax included.

Businesses in the County of Frontenac that have been adversely impact

by COVID-19 and unable to access existing federal relief measures can now apply for funding under this new initiative to the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). Guidelines and application forms may be found on the website at www.frontenaccfdc.com. Frontenac Businesses that have received federal relief funding may still be eligible for other loan programs from the Frontenac CFDC. The Frontenac CFDC also offers business counselling at no cost. Business owners may wish to access these services to help them adapt their business in response to COVID-19, revisit their marketing plan and update their cashflow forecasts. To book a phone consultation, email anne@frontenaccfdc.com.

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Birthday

Happy

50th

Birthday Kelly Watkins June 11 Love all your family and friends

Card of Thanks THANK YOU – YOUNG Thank you to everyone who came out to help celebrate my 90th birthday. Thank you for the visits (social distancing outside), the phone calls, cards and flowers. A special thank you to my family for the flower/butterfly decorations and the special signs on my lawn. It was an unexpected surprise.

It is truly a blessing to have a family like mine and caring friends.

Frances Young

Thank You ~ Simmons The family of the late Glenn Simmons would like to express our sincere thanks for all your kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement.

Thank You ~ Kelford The family of the late Courtland Kelford would like to thank the prompt response of the North Frontenac EFR and the Paramedics on the morning of his fall. The Drs and nurses who attended to him at the GWM Emergency Dept. in Perth and their quick decision to transport him to the Kingston General Hospital ICU Unit. Our thanks to the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Perth for helping us get through this difficult time, to Bill Neilson tor the use of The Timber Run and to Sue and staff for looking after the luncheon and to everyone who donated food. The Lanark United Church and Rev. Shelley Roberts for her comforting service. To Shelly and Penny for sharing their memories of Uncle Court. Our heart felt thanks for the flowers, donations to the Ompah Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation. The many cards and phone calls with kind words of support and sympathy.

We cherish them all. God Bless Betty, Alex, Kim and family Sterling and family Chris, Sue and family

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

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

Sierra has been working for Ontario Parks as a Park Warden at Sandbanks Park, Picton for the last 2 summer season and is pursuing a career with Canadian Border Services Agency.

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HENNIGAR, Lois Wilma (Dunham) Lois passed away peacefully in the Perth hospital on Thursday June 4th, 2020 at the age of 76 years. She was predeceased by her parents Mons and Dorothy (Thomas) Dunham, brother Scott Dunham, her first loving husband Wilmer Elliott and daughter Paula Elliott. Lois was the beloved wife of Malcolm Hennigar for 30 years; devoted mother of Kimberly (Alex) Kelford and proud grandmother of Justin (Rebecca) Kelford, Ryan (Jessica) Kelford and Victoria (T.J.) Murray; loving great grandmother of nine and soon to be one more joining the family. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Glenna Dunham, nephews Steve (Jen) Dunham and Chris (Kristine) Dunham, brotherin-law Murray (Bev) Elliott and many cherished extended family and friends.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, the arrangements for Lois are private for the family. She will be interred with Wilmer and Paula in the Ompah Cemetery. Those wishing to honour Lois with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Ompah Fire Department (mail to Captain Michelle Ross, Ompah Fire Department, 10200 Road 509, Ompah, Ontario K0H 2J0) or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society, 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4S4.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.For further information or condolences, visit our website at www.blairandson.com

Clarke, Suzanne Elizabeth

St Pierre, R. Donald

1958-2020 Died May 31, 2020 at home, prepared and peaceful.

Suzanne was loved by her small local family and large disbursed family.

Husband Doug, daughter Lauren, sonin-law Steven, and grandson Jackson were with Suzanne throughout her wellness and her illness.

Step-children Jen, Geoff and Kate were always in Suzanne’s thoughts. Her two grandsons, Owen and Jackson, brought her joy - she was so grateful to have time with them each. It was a sorrow to Suzanne that she and her granddaughter Isabel never looked into each others eyes. Her siblings Stephen, twin sister Heather, Christine, Andrew and her many nieces and nephews and their families were always in her heart. Her many dear friends here in Frontenac as well as those from childhood have been a great support.

Suzanne had many talents and interests.

In her younger days Suzanne was a competitive rower up to the Canadian Championship level.

After her competition days she loved the peace of canoe and kayak trips. A creative spirit imbued her many passions. She was a weaver, a spinner, a knitter. She raised dairy goats and made exquisite cheese from their milk. She was horsecrazy and loved to ride and had bred and raised a small herd. Suzanne loved music: she enjoyed participating in the Trinity Church choir and had picked up the violin again after some years away from the instrument.

She cared about the natural world and strove to honour our planet. Supporting the local food movement she developed a large home garden and planted an orchard on her property. Most of all she was a compassionate person who provided support and caring to all around her.

If you wish to make a donation in her memory, the family suggests planting a tree in her honour or contributing to cancer research.

Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

March 8th, 1931 - June 2nd, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Don St Pierre announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020. Rideau Ferry Country Home was his home for the last 17 years. He loved the staff and that love was reciprocated in their care of Don. Don was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth (Kirkham) St Pierre and his sister Marion Boles (Tom). He leaves to mourn his brother Terry and sister-in-law Helen, nephew Darwin Boles (Lisa), nieces Taunya St Pierre (Joel), Jill St Pierre, great nephew Aaron Boles and great niece Alexis St Pierre.

Don's teaching career spanned many decades, beginning in Lavant, Ontario in 1951 and ending as Art Consultant for the Frontenac Board of Education in 1988. He received an award of Excellence in Education voted on by his peers in 1983. Don retired to his beloved Mississippi where he spent his time gardening, feeding the birds and deer and painting. He was very creative and had a vivid imagination as anyone who knew him knew of his story telling.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Rideau Ferry Country Home for their kindness in caring for Don these past years. In remembrance of Don, contributions to the Snow Road Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.

A private family service and interment in Crawford Cemetery, McDonald's Corners was held. Arrangements were in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, Ontario. For further information or condolences, visit our website at www.blairandson.com

PRICE, Elva Doreen Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Sunday June 7, 2020. Elva Doreen Sproule in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Ronald Price. Dear mother of Jim (Christine), Elizabeth (Chris), Much loved grandmother to Kimberly, Jennifer (Claude), James, Jonathon (Krista), Robert (Sarah), Sheena (Devon), Zachary (Melissa) and many great grandchildren. Predeceased by son David and grandson Philip. Due to the current Health restriction of Covid 19, there will be no services at this time.

Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Donations to District 2 Volunteer Fire Department (Olden). Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at Goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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Suddenly on May 30,2020 Stephen Micheal Hermer his life taken way too soon in his 57th year.

Beloved husband to Joan Hermer. Loving father to, Justin (Tina) Hermer, Jamie (Harrison) Hermer, Amanda (Shawn) Snider, Matthew (Becky) Snider, Tiffany (Bob) Robinson. Special poppa to; Dawson, Echo, Gavin, Destiny, Adelaide, predeceased grandson Bentley, Quinn, Brooklyn, Tanisha, April, Koreena & Katelyn. Loving son of predeceased parents Gordon & Wilma Hermer, brother and sister Bobby Hermer & Laura Hermer. Steve (Wink) will be missed by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a long list of hunting & fishing friends. Keeping with Steve’s wishes cremation will take place.

Please make memorial donations by cheque to River of Life church and Plevna Fire Station.

Marjory Dion (nee Andrew) - Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Dion. Loving mother of Barb (Merv) Jessup, Harold (Sharon) Dion and Joan (the late Neil) McLuckie. Memories of grandma will always be cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Brent (Kim), Nicholas (Melissa), Perry (Anita), Rob (Sonia) her great-grandchildren Amber (Paul), Kyle (Stephanie), Kasha, Joshua (Chole), Brady (Brianna), Amy, Erika, Brysen, Charlotte and her great-great-grandson Landon. Marjory is pre-deceased by her sisters Mary, Gladys, Agnes, Eva, Vera, Lois and her brothers Harvey, Ernie, Chester and Melvin. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place with the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook. A graveside service and interment will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery in Flinton (5th Concession Rd. South) on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:00pm.

Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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Notes from the Cloyne and District Historical Society

by Carolyn McCullough (Editors note – This item was submitted on June 3, before the announcement on June 8 that museums in Eastern Ontario can reopen. An announcement regarding the 2020 summer season for the Cloyne Pioneer Museum is anticipated) hese are strange times indeed. I hope that you are all well, and adjusting favourably to them I have procrastinated in writing this, as everyday I hope that I shall be able to tell you that we are able to open the Museum. We all listen for that news, and at this date it is not forthcoming. There is approved funding for 3 students, and with some creative scheduling, we shall be able to provide cleaning and museum duties whether we open or not.

Our most exciting news is that the Spring -Summer Pioneer Times is available now.

There are only a limited number printed this time. You are able to access it at pioneer. mazinaw.on.ca. Marcella Neely, John Bolton and Roxanne Bradshaw have unearthed some wonderful accounts of life along highway 41 in the 1950s Ken Hook has written

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Public Notice North Frontenac Waste Disposal Sites and Programs Transition to Summer Hours Waste Disposal Site Hours All Waste Sites will transition to Summer Hours starting June 15, 2020. Waste Site Hours and Locations 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.

Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Depots Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Depot Programs located at the Plevna, Road 506 and Mississippi Waste Sites will open on their respective days starting June 15, 2020. Depot locations and hours are available on the Township Website.

506 Waste Disposal Site: Re-Use Centre The Re-Use Centre located at the 506 Waste Disposal Site will remain closed at this time. The status of the Centre will be re-assessed on a regular basis. We ask residents to please store donations at this time.

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, please contact Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng., Public Works Manager (613) 479-2231 Ext 230 publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

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a story of how health care worked before we had our own physicians in this area. Make sure to go to the link.

Thanks to Janet Wilson for stepping up in February and volunteering to plan a replacement fundraising event for our annual yard sale on Victoria Day weekend. We hope she is on board with her great ideas for next year.

Have you ever wondered what might have been left behind by the early settlers? The CDHS has purchased a gently used Metal Detector, and hope that those among you who are curious, shall want to borrow it..

Without apology, we all know why we have not had our AGM. We are looking for one more Director, and Ian has given us notice that we should be looking for a Treasurer for the future. Because of our unfortunate start, there are a few of you who may not have had the opportunity to renew you membership for 2020. There is an attachment here that you can use to mail it in.

And so there it is......there shall be no great gathering if we open. There will probably

be no Pot Luck Lunch in July. But we are still all here, and none of us has COVID19. Let's social distance, wash our hands and stay that way!!

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

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

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

Volunteer Coordinator ($38,025 - $46,298)

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community.

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

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

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

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

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

Experience using Google Maps.

• Knowledge of South Frontenac and rural Kingston roads.

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

Relevant combination of skills and experience will also be considered.

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

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

• Effective interviewing and listening skills required.

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

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

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

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

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

Applications are due by: June 19th, 2020

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

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

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

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by Wilma Kenny

Council discusses ad bags and Kingston newspaper deliveries O ver the past few years, there have been many complaints to Council about the roadside accumulation of plastic bags containing Kingston this Week/Frontenac This Week, which includes a bundle of advertising flyers. Council recently directed staff to review the issue again, and report back with recommendations for addressing the problem.

The report, submitted by Clerk Angela Maddocks, noted that there is provision under the Waste Management Bylaw to impose fines for littering. However, this would be a cumbersome, expensive and potentially ineffectual process given the cost of fines, court costs and the difficulty in providing suitable evidence. Specific community mailboxes might work in hamlets, but would not solve the issue along rural roads.

The township could include a notice along with the final tax notice, asking seasonal residents and those who do not wish to receive the paper to notify Post Media. Staff at “Frontenac this Week” are receptive to addressing this concern and indicated that residents who do not wish to receive the newspaper can contact the distribution office by calling at 544-5000 Ext 547147 and providing their civic number and street address to have it cancelled, or the service suspended.

The report also reminded Council that many people welcomed the ad bag, and would not want to have it completely discontinued, so the recommended option was for staff “to work with Kingston This Week/Frontenac this Week to establish protocols that address those areas where newspapers (that include ad bags) are left alongside municipal ditches and road allowances.”

Deputy Mayor Sutherland said that the media company is not doing what they have said they were doing (already using rural mailboxes), for in many cases, he has seen the bags dumped on the opposite side of the road from the mailboxes.

CAO Carbone replied that staff’s intent is to hold the company to what they have committed to, by trying to work with them. He also agreed it was important to not prevent the paper bundle from going to those who want it. Mayor Vandewal asked for a timeline; Carbone replied, “Until the end of the year”. Vandewal said “That’s generous, but fair.” The staff recommendation was carried.

The Frontenac News is delivered exclusively to mailboxes under contract with Canada Post, and is unaffected by this

conversation.

Arterial Road Winter Maintenance Contract Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Works presented a recommendation for a further one season contract extension with K. Mulrooney Trucking for plowing of arterial roads, based on updated prices submitted by the company.

The season runs from November 15 to April 15, and there are six arterial township roads: Westport, Bedford, Perth, Sydenham, Battersea Roads, and Highway 38. Segsworth said that while the company’s hourly rate hasn’t increased appreciatively over the past 7 years, the new pricing includes a standby charge of $500/week for each of 6 tandem plows.

This cost was not incurred by the Township in previous years and would represent the largest increased cost in 2020/21, but it is typical practice in all our neighbouring municipalities’ winter maintenance contracts.

Staff is confident that sufficient funds can be found in the 2020 Operating Budget to cover this unexpected increase.

Segsworth added that these estimates are associated with the arterial winter plowing routes only and do not include village or other smaller non-arterial plowing contracts which will come forward to Council for consideration in the near future.

Council expressed some concerns about the additional cost of the standby fees; “If my neighbour jumps in the lake, it doesn’t mean I have to,” said Mayor Vandewal. “But all our neighbours jumped years ago,” countered Segsworth, “We need time to develop long-range plans; are we going to do this in-house, or continue to contract out? A one-year contract extension will buy us time for solid discussion of alternative service delivery options, in order to mitigate future cost increases.”

Council supported the recommendation.

Township Assumption of Sewage System Inspections In January 2020 the Township and other Municipalities in the region were notified of KFLAPH’s intention to cease providing sewage system inspections outlined in Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code Act. Accordingly, Council asked for a staff report on the Township’s ability to provide septic system inspections in-house with consideration for associated costs including training, physical space, data from KFL&A Public Health and other implications.

The report shows that South Frontenac accounts for 67% of the total number of sewage system permits issued annually by the Health Unit, as well as an additional 200-300 hours for reviewing consents, minor variances, subdivision. condo and rezoning applications. Added to this is administrative time, courses/training, meetings and vacation time. In short, the equivalent of a full-time job, and housing development is projected to continue to climb.

The cost for the township to add a qualified full-time employee, including wages/benefits, amortization of an additional vehicle, and overhead costs is between $117,500 - $135,000 annually. The fee revenue associated with the township’s Part 8 Services in 2019 was $176,950. This could result in net proceeds estimated at between $41,950 $59,450 annually. Other advantages of providing this service in-house would be the efficiencies related to being able to deliver one-stop service to customers within the Township.

As well, it might be possible in the future for South Frontenac to provide inspection services to neighbouring Townships.

The report goes on, however, to strongly recommend seeking an experienced mid-level qualified building official capable of taking on a high level of responsibility right from the start.

Councillor Roberts asked whether this might more appropriately be a responsibility for the County: CAO Carbone said that would still involve the delays and challenges of dealing with another agency.

Mayor Vandewal added that if the County assumed the job, they “would probably hire two or three people, plus administrative staff.” Barr and Ruttan strongly agreed they preferred the in-house route.

“I want nothing to do with the County,” said Ruttan.

Council held further discussion of this report in a closed session at the end of the regular meeting, Following this, Council came out of camera and voted to accept the report’s recommendations to support “the assumption of Part 8 Building Code Inspection services from Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) no later than December 1, 2020,” and “…the creation of a Deputy Chief Building Official position and asso-

ciated overhead costs within the Development Services Department…”.

What’s Up in the Night Sky? June 2020

by Fred Barrett he Moon is leaving us! Well, not right away.

I’ve mentioned in a few columns over the past few years that the only reason that we have a solar eclipse is that the Moon is at the exact right distance to block the Sun completely. In the very distant past, it was much closer – frighteningly close. It has been slowly moving farther away.

Why? Its orbital velocity has been slowly increasing and the faster you go when you orbit a body, the farther out you move from that body. How can the Moon’s velocity be increasing? It‘s essentially a dead world and doesn’t have any internal heat to vent plumes of gas to boost its motion like a rocket ship. Right now the Moon is receding by about 3.8 cm (1.5 in) per year. It’s hardly a runaway escape attempt but, still, a movement that can’t be ignored.

The explanation has to do with gravity. How? Gravity usually attracts, doesn’t it? It depends on what is being attracted. The Earth and Moon exert a gravitational force to keep them orbiting each other. This force also causes the tides that we see all over our planet every day. Because of the Earth’s rotation rate, the time that high tides occur is just ahead of the Moon and not directly underneath it. The Moon is attracted by the greater mass just ahead of it and its orbital speed is slightly increased and it orbits slightly farther out. The distance increase is dreadfully slow and I really mean slow. But wait! The Moon has a gravity effect on Earth. The tides that it causes create friction which slowly decreases the rotation rate of the Earth. As I said above, the Moon used to be much closer to our planet.

Earth was rotating much faster too. As the Moon gets farther away, it will continue to slow our rotation. Eventually, in about 50 billion years, the amount of time it takes for the Moon to orbit Earth once, will match the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once – 47 of our current Earth days. The orbits will be finally stabilized. The Moon should be pretty tiny by then in that unlikely future since the Sun is only good for another 5 billion years. By that time we will have been vaporized by the red giant phase of our Sun as it heads to extinction in its final, dim white dwarf ending. Hopefully, the

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human race will have expanded to a Galactic existence and be off exploring greener pastures.

Karen Prytula, one of our Frontenac News community reporters for Maberly-Bolingbroke, dropped off a special treat for me in my post box. It was a September 13, 1944 issue of Family Herald and Weekly Star, Canada’s National Farm Magazine. Karen is very much a local historical buff and it was a fascinating newspaper, especially the advertising. She had an ulterior motive for the drop off. On page 47, as she had written on the front, I was to look for an astronomy column called Study of the Skies. It was by Jane Davis, Staff Editor Amateur Astronomer Association, New York City. Although a trifle dry, it reported where to find all the astronomical highlights of the month and included a small sky map for September/ 1944. It pretty much matches my sky map (looking south) for September 15, 2020, 8 pm.

Rest assured that the sky is all still where it should be except for all those pesky satellites whizzing overhead. Thank you Karen.

There’s a special treat again this month having to do with Jupiter and Saturn. Look to the south southwest about 2 hours before dawn around mid month and you will see the solar system’s 2 largest planets within 5 degrees of each other. Binoculars will enhance your view and Saturn’s rings will be spectacular in a small scope.

Venus becomes a morning star in the east this month in the predawn sky. Mars will be in opposition 4 months from now and I mention that because having Mars at its closest approach provides golden opportunities for observing. You will find it in the south east at mid month. It will be moving quickly through Aquarius.

Here are some highlights for June.

June 8: Moon passes is 3 degrees south of Saturn at 10 pm.

June 12: The Moon is 3 degrees south of Mars at 8 pm.

June 13: Last quarter Moon.

June 14: The Moon is at apogee (farthest) 402,250 Kms. June 19: The Moon passes less than 1 degree north of Venus at 5 am.

June 20: Summer Solstice is at 5:44 pm. Spring has barely arrived and now we’re sliding towards winter.

June 21: New Moon.

June 28: First quarter Moon.

June 29: The Moon is at perigee (closest) 366,820 Kms. That’s a wrap. Clear skies and keep looking up!

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well.

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 .

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Continued from page 5 • ing for the news, gardening, feeding the birds and deer and painting. Rock on, Don- and write the news in heaven.

• Special thinking of you to our Harlowe reporter Marie White, who suffered a stroke some three weeks ago, with the main side effect being extreme tiredness. So rest up, dear Marie, and rest assured we miss the fantastic Harlowe breakfasts, suppers, and music jams. Also get well wishes to Lee White, Wally Blake and all on our hearts and minds.

• On our minds is the Rev. Darrin MacKinnon and family in the loss of his Dad, Eldon MacKinnon, of Forest Hill, Prince Edward Island. Eldon is also survived by his wife, Jean, of 53 years. Darrin once served in the United Churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove.

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Window visits part of the new normal at Fairmount Home

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ast Wednesday, the family of respected Kingston artist Shirley Hulley made their weekly 'window-visit' to her at Frontenac County-managed Fairmount Home. Since the Covid-19 lockdown, they have been unable to enter the building, but fortunately "Hulley", as she's affectionately called, has a ground-floor room, and delights in their visits. Her family have to communicate with her via iphone, and have drawn pictures and messages (in reverse printing) on the glass. They maintain a tiny green hummingbird feeder right outside the window, too.

Other families have been able to hold

similar visits with relatives through the windows of the large ground-floor common-room. They book half-hour times, and a staff member helps set up the phone connection. Fairmount has been able to remain Covid-free so far.

(Shirley Hulley, foreground, on the phone with her daughter, Linda Hahn, great grandson Eli, Ms Hulley, granddaughter Jessica, great granddaughter Jessica (who creates the window-drawings) grandson-in-law Don Clowater., and dog Sadie, who is ready to go home. photo supplied by Frontenac County

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News & Public Notices

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – June 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation TENDERS TENDER NO PS-2020-16 – KEELEY ROAD RENOVATIONS – 2490 KEELEY ROAD- Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on July 8, 2020, addressed to Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Neil Carbone, 4432 George St, Sydenham Ontario, clearly marked PS-2020-16 – Keeley Road Renovations. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website.

PROTECT YOUR COLLECTOR!

Follow Safe Waste Disposal Guidelines During Covid-19

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

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

RESTRICTIONS RELAXED FOR SOME OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES Following the announcement from the provincial government May 20th, the Township will be reopening some outdoor recreational facilities for limited use. While protective measures will continue to be used, the following recreation facilities will be reopened as per the following dates in order to allow allow safety protocols, signage and other precautions to be taken at each site: • Centennial Dog Park reopened Friday, May 22nd , 2020; • Outdoor sports facilities and multiuse fields including soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and basketball courts reopened, May 30th, 2020 based on the limitations and protective measures below; • Park benches and rest areas, including shelters and pavilions and picnic tables are now open; • Washroom facilities will reopen once Public Services have had a chance to prepare them.

Upon reopening, the following limitations and protective measures will be put in place: • Unless they are from the same household, individuals must maintain physical distancing of at least a two meters or six feet from anyone else using the facility; • Gatherings of more than five people are not permitted; • To align with group and gathering limitations, the use of these facilities for doubles matches and team play is not permitted at this time; • Users are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer, wash their hands before and after using the facility, and practice proper hygiene; • If the facility is crowded and physical distancing cannot take place, users are to wait until there is enough room or return at another time; • Do not use facilities and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

For now, the provincial government continues to require that the following amenities remain closed to continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19: • Playgrounds and play structures; • Water fountains and bottle filling stations; • Public beaches.

Help us to keep our parks and green spaces clean and safe. Please use garbage and recycling receptacles provided or bring your waste home with you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Look for the Helpers

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hen we enter the darkest valleys amid serious illness, stress, loss, worry, and other struggles, we will always find “the helpers.” Neil and Hazel Hobbs have made being “helpers” their life’s journey.

Their warm inviting cabin, nestled among the cedars in the village of Sydenham, is home to many. They embrace family, friends, and extended community, including sponsoring overseas families.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Neil and Hazel intersected in Canada, on one of the four corners of the world, Newfoundland and Labrador -- Hazel as a nurse, and Neil as a doctor.

At 18 years of age, Neil signed up as a VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas, a charitable organization which fights poverty through volunteers) to Borneo, and later decided to study medicine. They individually travelled to Canada to work with a philanthropic organization that provided medical and social services to people in rural communities of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. They met here, in this remote place, during a game of broomball.

Roads between settlements did not exist during much of this time. Often nurses and doctors travelled to patients by boat, and in the winter, by dog team or (in later years) airplane. One of Neil’s favorite stories is collecting Hazel and his newborn daughter, Emmy from the hospital on a snowmobile to usher them home. Drugs and medical supplies were limited in the remote setting.

Dr. Hobbs offered care in people’s homes and assisted many births. He says a nurse named Kit McGraw should be credited for encouraging him in this method of care.

“She called and requested me to visit a housebound patient with an acute illness.

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fortable was imperative. I learned to listen.

This time in Labrador shaped our lives and the way in which I practice medicine.”

Neil Hobbs trained at Oxford University, and graduated in 1976. Afterwards he completed a residency with Dr. Frank Asbury who became a mentor and support of Neil’s. “I will always be grateful that he took an intense interest in me and empowered me to direct my own life,” says Neil.

This early understanding and awareness helped guide their journey.

Once Hazel and Neil were married, they had a short time living in the UK, and then settled back to Canada with their son Rob. After many years in Newfoundland, Neil and Hazel settled in Kingston, Ontario where Neil taught family medicine at Queen’s University, and continued a halftime practice of 700 patients. His work saw them travel to Bosnia to train physicians, to the Northwest Territories, and closer to home in Sydenham and Tamworth to support patients, where even after closing his practice— he continued to work as a locum.

“We think the Grace Centre is a terrific agency, especially for people who live rurally. We are pleased to be associated with the programs,” say Neil and Hazel.

Dr. Hobbs also facilitates workshops to support patients in managing their own health care. “The health care system can be difficult to understand. Having a master action plan is key.” His workshops teach and provide tools to help you navigate the system and champion the direction of your own health.

During the recent global outbreak of COVID-19, these champions continued their support. Like many others’, their lives were interrupted by the pandemic, meaning a long awaited trip to Cornwall in the UK was cancelled quietly, and they miss hugs

from far away grandchildren. These two helpers promptly rose to the occasion by organizing phone catch-ups, spearheading food parcel deliveries, writing a weekly newsletter for St. Paul’s Anglican Church parishioners and generally spreading love and care to their community at large; all this while, (albeit no hugs yet), making do with online science projects and reading via ZOOM with their granddaughters in Toronto. Even a special three-year old’s birthday was celebrated with candles blown across the ether. However, another quiet milestone that should not go unrecognized is the retirement of a life-long career: Dr. Neil Hobbs retired on June, 1, 2020.

Life-long friend Jim Rhodes says, “As a friend and doctor, Neil is kind. Neil is compassionate. Neil is many things.”

“I’m beyond blessed. Without Hazel, I couldn’t do what I do.” Neil gushes.

“We’ve no regrets ending up in Canada.

While we miss family in the UK, this is home.”

The Hobbses continue to volunteer at the Grace Centre and at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, and Dr. Hobbs is a Board Member of the Food Policy Council. We have a sense there is much more yet to come.

South Frontenac Mayor Rob Vanderwal says on behalf of our community, “Many thanks for your huge act of service through-

out your life’s work. The South Frontenac community as well as many other pockets around the globe have benefited from your commitment to doing the first right thing in front of you. Thank you to both you and Hazel! Wishing you all the best in your retirement.”

Look for the helpers. You will always find them doing good.

Sexual harrassment in the workplace is not in your job description

by Anne-Narie Langan, The Legal Clinic as anyone in your workplace, a co-worker, supervisor or customer, ever made you feel uncomfortable at work by a sexual comment, a look, an unwanted touch? If so, you are not alone. Sexual harassment at work is an extremely common experience and can be emotionally and financially devastating to those who experience it.

Sexual harassment, by definition, is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature. It can be a look, a comment, a joke, a touch or criminal behaviours such as being stalked, flashed or mooned, having your clothing pulled down or off, unwanted kissing and groping or even rape.

Many victims of sexual harassment do not report it to management or police. There are many different reasons for not reporting including fear of being labelled as oversensitive and not taken seriously by their co-workers and managers, or that there will be retribution from the harasser or the management leading to the victim losing her/his job.

Any form of sexual harassment at work is against the law. Employers are required to ensure that your workplace is safe which includes being free from sexual harassment. Regardless who the perpetrator is, your employer must investigate all complaints of sexual harassment brought to their attention and take effective action to prevent any further incidents. Sexual harassment should never be part of your job description.

If you are or have experienced sexual harassment there may be legal remedies available to you. The Legal Clinic and other community legal clinics throughout Ontario can provide you with information and referrals at no cost to you. For more information please contact AnneMarie Langan at 613-264-7153 or by email at langana@ lao.on.ca.

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