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t was the closest thing Central Frontenac is going to have to a Canada Day Parade this year. The firefighters and two trucks were on hand, as were the Frontenac Paramedics, the Lions Club and even the Mayor. But it wasn’t a parade, and everyone was assembled to celebrate community spirit instead of national pride. Under the sweltering Father’s Day sun at 11am last Sunday, firefighters and paramedics gathered in front of Seed to Sausage to have their picture taken. 500 Father’s Day smoked rib dinners for two, priced at $15, were being picked up or delivered to all corners of Central and North Frontenac. It was the third community meal that was put together by a community group that sprung up under the umbrella of the Ca-

remongering Sharbot Lake Facebook page, which was set up at the beginning of the lockdown in March. The firefighters and paramedics were there to pick up complimentary meals that were paid for by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club. The meals were handed out to first responders as a gesture of thanks, 2 weeks after they were called to the arson and shooting incident that shook the hamlet of Parham. The fire resulted in the destruction of St. James Anglican Church, and the house that served as its manse at one time. Tina Hillocks, a Lions Club member who lives in Tichborne, sprung into action in the days following the Parham fire. Hillocks contacted Ken Fisher, who was a lead organiser for the community dinner, to find out if some of the extra dinners that had been

r. Kieran Moore, the medical officer of health for Kingston Frontenac and Lennox and Addington, told the News on Tuesday that he is “not seeing the amount of people wearing masks in grocery and LCBO stores as I would like to see” as he reflected on the continued risk of COVID-9 infection in the region. He is pleased, however, with how successful KFL&A has been the last two months in preventing the spread of COVID-19. With 64 cases for a population of 200,000, KFL&A has had an infection rate that is 14% of the provincial average and 11% of the national average. And with low hospitalisation rates and no deaths, (and no cases in long-term care facilities) KFL&A has so far been for the most part unscathed by a virus that has killed almost 8,500 Canadians in just over three months But, as if to underline the fact that “we

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all need to remain vigilant”, in his words, Moore noted that there have been two new confirmed cases in the region over the last week and that he is sure there will be other confirmed cases arising from them. Because there had been only one case over the last month before this week, these new cases, which are not connected to each other as far as public health officials can tell, technically constitute what he called “a small second wave, which will be followed by a third and a fourth wave” as the pandemic carries on for the foreseeable future. Given the low local caseload, Moore pointed out in an interview with the Kingston Whig Standard last week, that some Eastern Ontario jurisdictions, including KFL&A, may be in position for stage 3 in the Government of Ontario’s re-opening plans, which would enable almost all businesses to reopen, including restaurant dining rooms, under certain restrictions. But he also said that, even though we are “all naturally fatigued after three months of lockdown and social distancing, we need only look at places like the southern US to see what can happen if we don’t keep up with hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks when we are not in a position to maintain social distance.” One of the benefits that has come with

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purchased by Caremongering supporters for people who might need one, could be given to Parham residents. He said yes, and Hillocks then decided that the first responders, police, ambulance, and firefighters, would appreciate a meal as well. Fisher told her that Seed to Sausage would be able to produce up to 60 more dinners for two, and she called the Lions to see if they would pay for them, which they agreed to do. It was all done pretty quickly, and the gathering on Father’s Day was the final step in the process. “This shows us what a strong, resilient community we are,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith during a brief presentation at the event. Even as the photo was taken and the meals picked up, a steady stream of other community members were picking up their

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own dinners, and still more dinners were being delivered in South, Central, and North Frontenac by volunteers. The firefighters then returned home to their families, as the Caremongering crew were completing their day’s work. Lions Club members, led by Tina Hillocks, then headed back to Parham to deliver meals to Goodfellows Funeral Home, where Parkham residents under the shade of a large Maple tree on the property to pick up their meals. It was a fitting gathering to mark two weeks after the strange and violent events of June 7, within sight of the enduring symbol of that day, the still standing façade of St. James Church, glittering in the brilliant midday sunshine.

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stage 2 of re-opening, is the 10 person social circle, with whom the two metre distance required for everyone else does not apply. “You have to be able to trust the other people in your circle, you have to be confident that they are being careful when they are at work or out in the community,” Dr. Moore said. The social circles are being promoted by the province as a way for family and friends to socially connect,improve the mental health and well-being of Ontarians, and as a way for families to get additional support for child and elder care. From the point of view of Public Health, the social circles also allow for more rapid contact tracing should a circle member test positive for the virus. Details about how the new 10-person circles work, are posted at Ontario.ca/pages/ create-social-circle-during-covid-19. Even though he remains concerned about the future, and about the two recent cases, Moore feels that the track record of testing in KFL&A has been strong, and the hospital and tracing capacity are high. Recently, Public Health added a colour coded, four stage community status graphic element to the KFL&A regional dashboard on their website. The colours (red, orange,

yellow, and green) are self explanatory. KFL&A is in the green zone now, with full hospital capacity, quick case and contact follow-up, an ability to isolate and quarantine cases and contacts, full testing capacity, rare active cases and no active outbreaks. “Unless we have 10 cases per week per 100,000 population, 20 cases in KFL&A, we will remain in the green and avoid the yellow status” said Moore. Even with the low level of cases, testing remains a priority in KFL&A, and testing rates remain steady, as long-term care workers are encouraged to be tested bi-weekly and other front line workers are also encouraged to take tests, as are all residents who develop cold or flu-like symptoms. “We are looking at how we can provide more convenient testing locations in Frontenac County, because it’s not fair to make people travel to Kingston for tests,” he said. Frontenac Paramedic Services have been authorised to conduct tests ever since April, and have been a very good partner to Public Health, Moore said, and expanding the testing capacity of Family Health Teams and other primary care clinics in Frontenac and L&A Counties, is being considered.

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NF council approves gate, easements for Mazinaw, Shabomeka dam structures by Craig Bakay

orth Frontenac Council met for three hours online Friday morning that included a 15-minute interruption to deal with Mayor Ron Higgins’ connection that suffered from echo issues. The connection was good enough for Sally McIntyre, general manager, and Juraj Cunderlik, director of water resources engineering at Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority to appear as a delegation, asking for Council’s permission/ support to install a gate at Mazinaw Lake Dam and also for easements at Mazinaw and Shabomeka Lake Dams. McIntyre said the gate is to prevent vehicular and pedestrian access to the dam and structures. The easements are needed to provide access (for MVCA equipment and personnel) to dam structure including spillway, boom anchors and install safety features. She said the primary new safety features will include booms upstream of both dams and the infrastructure to attach them to. She said they had applied for $475,000 in provincial funding but that was not approved. “We can’t give a complete detailed design until we hear back from the Ministry,” she said. Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin was concerned about granting an easement on the west side of the Mazinaw structure because it has been a traditional canoe portage route. “If there are any plans for restricting access there, you would have to provide an alternate route,” Martin said. “If we had to move anything, it would only be marginally,” McIntyre said. “I know it’s not a road or trail, only a pass but it would still have to remain people friendly,” Martin said. McIntyre said they plan to consult with people using the portage as well as landowners who use the area as a boat launch (including Ontario Hydro). She said they’re trying to determine land ownership in the area, which will require “considerable effort.” She said MVCA will be going back to the Ministry looking for funding and asked if members of Council could be part of that delegation. “Us going together would be a stronger voice,” she said. “Frankly, it’s been tough for us to get the Ministry’s atten-

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people fall on hard times and can’t comply. “The measurement thing to me doesn’t make any sense.” CAO Cheryl Robson said most of the time, the Provincial Weed Act applies. “This is a complaint driven bylaw,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “We’re not going to be out there in our trucks measuring people’s lawns.” Inglis and Fowler both voted against passage of the bylaw Agreement in Principle? Despite Mayor Ron Higgins’ insistence that Council had already agreed “in principle” to a reduction in Council size and the number of wards, a quick check back at the previous Council meeting revealed that what was agreed to was to discuss it further, have staff come back with some potential recommendations and the need for a public meeting on the subject. “I’m not giving agreement in principle but I am agreeing to a public meeting,” said Coun. John Inglis. “I’m for it but we haven’t agreed to it,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “We may have to slow the process down because of covid19 anyways,” said Higgins. Gypsy moth traps Mayor Ron Higgins reported that there are some gypsy moth traps being used in the Mazinaw area but “they are in short supply.” US travel restrictions hurting lodges Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin reported that he took exception to a County Council report in which it was stated that the “lodges are doing very well through the covid crisis.” “That may be true in South Frontenac but I’ve been talking to our lodge owners our lodges definitely are not,” Martin said. “There is a lack of travel from the U.S. and that’s where a lot of their business comes from.” Lake Association Alliance Coun. John Inglis praised the North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance’s septic report saying “it’s a very good report” and that they’ll be coming to Council with a request for “limited testing.”

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orth Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, who at one time counted himself as a supporter of MPP Randy Hillier, announced last week that, in the wake of a recent tweet by Hillier, he now “believes that the style of politics coming from our provincial riding does not bode well for anybody and a change is required.” In his 6-paragraph statement, which was posted on Twitter, a service for which he shares a fondness with Hillier, Higgins devoted the first half to a discussion about racism. Last week, Hillier retweeted a statement by the Federal Minister of families, children, and social development Ahmed Hussein, that despite being a minister of the crown, his back gets up when a police cruiser comes behind him as he drives and he still gets followed around in store. “Guilty Conscience?” Hillier wrote at the top of the retweet. This statement was quickly pulled from Hillier’s twitter feed, but it has circulated nonetheless. It has been widely condemned as having racist undertones for suggesting that the 46-year old Somali born Hussein, a lawyer who practiced immigration and criminal law before his entry into politics, has a reason to have a guilty conscience. This is not the first controversial statement by Hillier, going

back to his days as a community activist before entering politics. Early this winter he wrote an opinion piece, published in the Frontenac News, in which he claimed “the history of Canada demonstrates beyond any doubt that consensus, not conquest, was the relationship between the European settlers and the native Canadians.” Early this week, Higgins told the News that Hillier’s tweet was not the reason that he decided to come forward, but it was the catalyst for him to act now. He said that Hillier’s recent attacks on the restrictions on personal freedoms that are part of the government’s COVID-19 response have been “inappropriate in the context of a pandemic”. In his statement, he said “now is not the time to attack our government or public health professionals because we do not like the approach or the emergency orders that are in place”. “I have worked well with Randy,” Higgins told the News, “but once his party came to power and he was not able to work within government in the interest of the riding, we were not being well served in the riding.” Higgins has decided to consider seeking the Conservative nomination in the Lanark Frontenac-Kingston riding for the 2022 election. “I feel I can be part of the change and need to consider submitting my nomination to the PC local riding association, and if successful try to be the next MPP.” He said that he has not decided and is only considering taking this step, but he will decide by the beginning TM of July. Higgins reiterated a previous statement that he is 95% sure that he will not seek a third term as Mayor of North Frontenac. The next provincial election will take place in the spring of 2022, and the next municipal election in the fall od 2022. He said that he is a rank and file Progressive Conservative Party member, and that it is his understanding that the current Lanark Frontenac Kingston Party riding association is made up of Hillier loyalists, s an independent.

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Wrights’ engineer has not met with approval from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks or KFL&A Public Health, both of which are suggesting alternate locations much further from the lake. At the public (“Zoom”) meeting, the Wrights and their engineer spoke in favour of locating a specially designed septic field 45m from the lake. One neighbour reported a Black Rat Snake had been located just north of the property in question. There were no other comments from the public. Staff recommended Council defer making a decision following the public meeting to allow staff time to work out a further recommendation for Council’s consideration at the July 14 meeting. A motion to defer was carried. Municipal Offices open South Frontenac municipal offices opened to the public on Monday June 22. However, individuals are advised to enquire first via telephone, website or email where possible. The Township’s website outlines the (now familiar) safety precautions that will be followed to minimize risk to customers and employees.

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he Sharbot Lake Lions club and Frontenac Masonic Lodge each have township permission to collect refundable bottles and cans at the township landfill sites. The Masonic lodge collects at the Olden site and the Lions at Oso and Hinchinbrooke sites. Each site has a small shed where people can leave their refundable containers. Collecting and sorting these and returning them to the Beer Store is a lot of work but it is a good source of revenue for both groups. Each organization uses the proceeds to meet some of their charitable goals.

A man approached me when I was sorting bottles at the dump last week and complimented me on our public service. Then he told me he was from New York city and that he and his wife have been staying at their cottage since before the travel bans were put in place in March. They came because his wife was concerned about her 92-yearold mother who lives in Kingston. He then went on to tell me how well he'd been treated by this community and that he would like to give back somehow. He suggested that he give me cash and that I could

make a donation to a charity of my choice in the name of a couple of people he'd like to thank. I said yes, I could do that and he said he had to find an ATM machine. He got in his car and drove away. I expected to never see him again but he was back in a half hour with $200 in cash. The donor asked to remain anonymous and I respect that. But I did not see the anonymity as extending to the people he honoured. In fact, he complimented the whole community but singled out two who were particularly helpful. One was the Sharbot

Lake Family Health Team who did a service which was small to them but very important to him and refused to accept payment. The other was Jay Knowler who refused to visit for pay unless it was absolutely necessary but was quite willing to give free advice on the phone. I was very proud to make a donation to the Foodbank in their names. Caremongering spreads! Bill Bowick

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• Special “thinking of you” and prayers for Elaine (Deline) Cowdy of Elliot Lake, who had surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute and reports doing very well. Elaine will need rest and our prayers as she and Randy prepare for transport back to Elliot Lake. • Harlowe Wesleyan Church is open weekly for socially distanced worship with hand sanitizers, disinfectant, and people spaced 6 feet apart. Folks are enjoying worshiping together after so many weeks of isolation. • Henderson United regretted cancelling their annual Father’s Day weekend Cemetery service, and hope that folks would understand the difficulties of 30 or more people trying to space chairs 6 feet apart and then not being able to hear without an outdoor sound system. Special thanks to all who sent in financial contributions for the cemetery and to all who refreshed their flowers and plots. • Congratulations to Kaitlyn Wilkes of Henderson who recently graduated from Queen's-Trent degree program in Concurrent Education. We've known Kaitlyn and her parents Manley and Michelle and her brother Ryan for many years. Ryan is an electrical apprentice. • Land O'Lakes Rescue Petting Farm in Northbrook opens up July 4 with their wonderful animals to view, canteen with social distancing, sanitation sites for visitors, new gates.

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• July 4, 2020 – 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 613-2682548 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.

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June 25, 2020 sanitizer, gloves and wipes; it keeps me busy from morning ‘til night. Stay 6 feet apart - no more than 10 in a group. It seems like I’ve been running around in a hoop. Picking up stuff at the curb or chatting on the phone or Zoom, sometimes I wish I could go to the moon. With Meals on Wheels so delicious and hot, served by people who are giving a lot, all their time and driving and skills – for the people getting them, it is a thrill. Someday, it will end, I just don’t know when. But I know we will all get together again. Tho’ it’s been weeks since we’ve been masking up, now the country is starting to open up. I hope it won’t be long before we can shout – “Take that, Coronavirus! And get the H... out.” • Warning – hope this does not offend anyone. It is just a funny story, no malice intended. • The Mammogram: I remember getting a mammogram many, many years ago. I remember hearing a loud popping noise. The technician said loudly “Oh, no!” Not the words you want to hear from a health professional. Not when you are getting this done. I looked down to make sure I hadn’t exploded. The technician suddenly went flying by me, the white coat whipping behind her. Over her shoulder, she yelled, “The machine is on fire – I am going to get help!” I struggled a few minutes to get free but even Houdini couldn’t have escaped. I decided on Plan “B” – yelling at the top of my lung (the one that still works). I hadn’t seen anything on fire, so my panic hadn’t quite reached epic proportions yet. But then I started to smell smoke. “‘This is ridiculous” I thought, “ I can’t die like this. What would my obituary say? Cause of Death: Breast Entrapment.” I must have inhaled some fumes because I started to hallucinate and an imaginary fireman ran with a fire hose and a hatchet. “Howdy Ma’am – what happened here?” he asked. I said “My breasts were too hot for the machine.” He ran out of the room saying “This is going to take the Jaws of Life.” In reality, the technician returned with a big fire extinguisher and put out the fire. They said, “Sorry, that’s the first time this ever happened”. I left running across the parking lot in my backless paper gown. After I relaxed for a few years, I figured I might go back, but I’m taking my own fire extinguisher. • The churches around here – Elphin, McDonald’s Corners and Snow Road, will NOT be opening in the near future. When they are ready to open, I will let everyone know.

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• It has been a long time since I have gone anywhere, but we can have visitors that are wearing a mask and they have been tested to see their loved ones. They can stay only an hour. We have to wear a mask if we go anywhere for a short time. • It is Father's, Stepfather's or Grandfather's Day. Celebrate their special day by remembering them somehow. • June birthdays are Robert Stacey, Judy Meeks, Sandy Wood, Pat Smith, Mike Mahoney, Wayne Keller, Fred Pringle, and many others who have birthdays this month. • Anniversaries are Steve and Penny Lloyd, Carl and Jean Pritchett, Lyn and Arlene Uens, Dave and Debby Hartwick and many more.

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Quick Canadian Trivia answers 1. (New Brunswick); 2. (3); 3. (Quebec City, Quebec City is the only city that has maintained its fortification walls, which were first built in 1695. This has earned the Historic District of Old Quebec a spot on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List.) 4. Jaques Cartier, Kanata was a word used by the St. Lawrence Iroquois people in Quebec in the 16th century. It means village or settlement. When French explorer, Jacques Cartier explored this territory, he misused the word to describe the area and within ten years' time the Europeans were using it to describe the entire region.); 5. (Robert Borden) Five – Wilfrid Laurier. Ten – John A. Macdonald. Twenty – Queen Elizabeth II. Fifty – William Lyon Mackenzie King Quick Canadian Trivia 2 6. What is the population of Canada? a) 30 million b) 23 million c) 32 million d) 37 million 7. What are the two most multicultural cities in Canada? a) Toronto and Montreal b) Victoria and Toronto c) Vancouver and Toronto d) Vancouver and Montreal 8. What is Canada’s national sport? a) Hockey b) Lacrosse c) Curling d) None of the above e) Both a and b 9. When did O, Canada officially become the national anthem? a) 1880 b) 1920 c) 1950 d) 1980 10. How many points did Wayne Gretzky score in his career? a) 1,876 b) 2,295 c) 2,857 d) 3,204

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Great job, Fred! Thank you, West Palmerston Cottages, for sharing! • The community would like to wish congratulations to Jacob White for graduating Grade 12 from Granite Ridge Education Centre, and congratulations to Bradley KavanaughSweeney for graduating Grade 12 this week! Brad will be continuing on at Milligan’s Meats in Cloyne, working on his butcher apprenticeship! Good luck and great successes wished to both graduates! • BIG Congratulations to North Frontenac’s Grade 8 Graduates Mason England, Owen Phillips, Emily Walker and Amy Watkins! Good luck in grade 9! • Brian and Leane Bailey invite their friends and North Frontenac neighbours to visit their updated online art gallery! They have updated their business name and have launched online, so customers can enjoy their art exhibits from the comforts of home. Their new name is Art By The Baileys and their newfacebook page is www.facebook.com/ ArtByTheBaileys/ • Pine Lake Polished Spa’s owner, Holly Labow, said she is very grateful to be back working and seeing all her regular clients again! She also has a few masks still available, if anybody is looking for one. Holly would like everyone to know that she is still offering free virtual fitness classes 3 days a week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday through Facebook at North Frontenac Fitness! • St. Killians Catholic Church in Ardoch has begun to resume 9am services last Sunday. Hallelujah!!! Thanks, Jeannine Albert, for the update! • Ron Wilke would like to send out a BIG HELLO from the United States! He says he misses everybody and can’t wait for the border to be opened so he can get back here and visit with his North Frontenac friends! • Have you had the pleasure of meeting Randy or Rita yet? Randy and Rita are friendly ravens that have been stopping by to visit Marlene and Larry Leeson in Plevna quite regularly. It all began a few years ago when Marlene began leaving little treats at the end of the driveway for Randy. Apparently, if you leave a raven a treat and he picks it up, sometimes he will bring something back for you. He hasn’t brought any treats back yet, but now Randy comes and visits for longer periods and has brought his wife, Rita, along too. Their visits are daily now and quite enjoyable! Larry says when he spots Randy, he will say good morning and Randy answers back too. Pretty cool!

Sydenham Karen Brawley

Barb Sproule in front of the mural painted by Fred Fowler. • If you haven’t already stopped to enjoy an ice cream cone, milkshake or ice cream float at Prime Time Snack Shack, you will want to add it to your must visit list this season! They are located at 2625 Ardoch Road and are open 11am to 7pm, Tuesdays to Sundays! You can call ahead at (613) 279-3305, to place a baking order too! Yum! • If you are travelling by the lower end of Palmerston Lake, near 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!

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• Happy birthday, Canada. I think we all should be celebrating our wonderful country this year. We are in the middle of the pandemic but our fellow Canadians have come together during this time and shown us great strength in kicking Covid-19's butt. • It’s back and Wednesdays are a great day for a walk. Starting Wed, Jun 24, the Making Strides walking program begins again. Every Wednesday (weather permitting), gather at the Sydenham track at 8:30am. Enjoy getting together (but 6ft apart, please, to maintain physical distance) for some fresh air and exercise. Be sure to wear proper walking shoes, and protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunscreen! This program is free and open to anyone age 55+. • Public washrooms and a water station at Point Municipal Park are now open. Please use these respectfully. • This would be about the time I’d wish all the kids a good last day of school, but we all know by now that that was in March for in classroom. So in this case, let’s wish all our graduates a huge congratulations, as well as the staff of schools for making the best celebration possible. You guys had something even more special than other grads. Not ev-

eryone can say, “remember the year I did a Covid grad?” • Thinking of the family who lost their home last weekend in Verona, so sad.

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• Hope all the dads had a happy Father’s Day. We took advantage of the rib dinner and boy, was it delicious. A big thanks is extended to the Sharbot Lake support group, Mike McKenzie of Seed to Sausage and Rural Frontenac Community Services for making this happen. What a great gift for both moms and dads. Dads gets a great meal and moms don’t have to cook. Hurrah! • The Pastoral Charge for Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove are working on re-opening their churches by mid July, rather than waiting for Labour Day weekend. Any type of adjusting to the “new normal” will be a challenge for all involved. Virtual services are still available at this time, as is Coffee and Conversation Thursday mornings. • The Township of Central Frontenac have re-opened their office to the public, Monday June 22, at 8:30am. Various restrictions are in place, so please go to the Central Frontenac website and follow the instructions. • Please keep in mind that Highway 7 will be under construction Monday, June 22, to Wednesday, November 4, approximately. The crews will be doing rock scaling, rock excavation and culvert replacement. Both east and west traffic will be open, for travel, but expect delays. .

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• the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program committee had been racking their brains to try to run a swim program this year, but they had to give up because there was no way to teach while staying socially distant. It’s very sad because this will be the first time in 48 years that MLSP has not run. They are very happy to be able to offer employment to some of our local kids who would have worked as instructors this year. They will be revising all of their literature and will be setting up special social networking sites so they can keep in touch with all swimmers. Please have your kids tune in regularly to learn more about water safety & stroke techniques to: Twitter & Instagram @MazinawSwim, our Facebook Group wis called Mazinaw Lake Swim Program and our website is www.MazinawSwim.com • Many people are noticing that Isobel’s Chip Stand is gone! So many locals, cottages, and visitors will miss all the delicious delights! As a member of our community wrote, “Isobel had been a business woman for many years in our area; a beautiful kind and sometimes tough soul but that is what made her so successful for many, many years. Then, with the help of great managers like Brenda Scott Vanness, made the stand such a success which we all loved but there comes a time when we must throw in the towel and retire. All the best and good health to Isobel in your golden years and congrats to all your staff who made you one of the best, if not the best, business woman in our area.” If anyone would like to send her a thank you card thanking her for her great service, address it to Isobel Wood at Northbrook K0H 2G0. • Great news! The Tennis Courts in Cloyne are now lined for Tennis and Pickleball. Call your pal; grab your paddles; practice physical distancing and have some good healthy fun! • It is the hope of Through The Roof Ministries to begin Sun-

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Forty Five Years Of Service

Some of the original board of directors Members left to right: Rick Greenstreet, Keith Conboy, Harold Perry, John Pariselli. We are stronger together! Rural Frontenac Community Services is the glue that holds us, volunteers and staff, together so that we can be strong for those with no voice. We provide employment in the community for those who are qualified and outlets for those who do not require

a job but who want to contribute to the safety, security and prosperity of our community by volunteering. As we look to the future the covid pandemic has given us a view of what a worst case scenario might look like. I am happy to report that with excellent

stewardship and great leaders we have managed well. It is important to be fiscally responsible, and to hire strong and skilled leaders. These are the people who will instill confidence no matter what unknown challenges the future holds. I can only hope that the leaders of

the future can emulate our present team. A healthy community is good for everyone. If you use some of the services provided by Rural Frontenac Community Services, we are happy to be here for you. If you are able to support Rural Frontenac Community Services by making a donation or volunteering, we are grateful for your support. If you work for Rural Frontenac Community services, I personally thank you from the bottom of my heart for the outstanding year that you just completed. Lastly, it is important to reflect on the Rural Frontenac Community Services Board, who as individuals from the community have volunteered their time, some for decades, to preserve the rural way of life in Frontenac. ■ Steven Magee, Chair

Our Role in Community Development of Rural Frontenac In 1975, North Frontenac Community Services opened as the first Multi-Service Centre in the province. One of the most significant legacies of Rural Frontenac Community Services is the number of agencies that began with the support of Rural Frontenac Community Services and were launched to be strong independent organizations. Many of these have continued to thrive. During 1989, North Frontenac Community Services, NFCS, played a pivotal role in the development of a community support agency to service the Townships of Portland, Loughborough and Storrington. Susan Middleton, North Frontenac Community Services’ Community Development Worker helped create a needs survey to be completed by senior citizens who needed support in order to “age in place” as the Ministry of Community and Social Services phrased it. The outcome established the need for base funding from the Ministry to set up ser-

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vices mirroring those offered by NFCS for the area. Once the commitment of funding was achieved, Susan assisted the Steering Committee in hiring a Coordinator. Central Frontenac Community Services opened its’ doors in the 9’ x 13’ yellow cement block office at the Princess Anne Building in Hartington on November 13, 1989. Transportation services began to be offered that same week. Coordinator Beth Freeland and, shortly thereafter, Assistant Joan McCullough were able to call on Jane Arnott, NFCS Executive Director, as a sounding board and for problem-solving administrative issues. In a year-end review conducted by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the organization had achieved in six months what would normally have taken five years. The assistance of North Frontenac Community Services helped the fledgling group hit the ground running to the benefit of seniors in Southern Frontenac. Rural Legal Services began under the umbrella of NFCS before becoming an independent not for profit corporation in 1992. After twenty years of physical separation Rural Legal Services (RLS) moved back into the Adult Services building as an affiliated service on June 12, 2012. Although the move was precipitated as a cost saving measure it was very much a homecoming for the community legal clinic. As legal problems are often associated with other social service needs, the co-location of RLS at NFCS provides opportunities for enhanced service delivery for both agencies. ■ We thank Beth Freeland for her contribution to this article.

rfcs.ca Keith Conboy

Keith Conboy has been the longest standing volunteer at Rural Frontenac Community Services. Although a senior citizen now, he first joined the board when he was in his early 20’s, in 1977. The board was, in those early stages, very hard working and forward thinking. Keith was a successful business person in the community and saw joining the board as a way to contribute. Keith noted he was often the only board member who came from the community, providing an important voice. Wayne Robinson, the first Director, commented that, “we were excited about his willingness to join the Board considering his demanding and busy schedule. Keith brought solid and well thought out ideas to the organization and was very supportive of a collaborative approach to decision making and planning. Over the ensuring 43 years Keith continued his commitment to the organization and its commitment to “being good and doing good’ in the community. Kudos to Keith for his commitment, caring and longevity.” Keith was on the board in the late 1990’s when the child centre first opened. His son Christopher was one of the first children to attend the daycare. It should be mentioned that Keith resigned from the board a few times during his 43 years of involvement in the agency. On one occasion it was to build the addition on the adult centre at 1020 Elizabeth St. His contribution to Rural Frontenac Community Services is both significant and substantive. Steven Magee, the current Chairperson, said he liked Keith from the first time he met him. They found a common interest in making maple syrup, old cars, tractors and also the amazing people and work done by Rural Frontenac Community Services. They bonded most ardently over their common interest in people and how important they were to the organization. Keith is modern in his thinking and outlook. More than once he has made everyone stop and think as he stridently voiced his opinion and forced the ensuing discussion. Keith always wants the best for the organization and we all believe we are better off for his opinions and insights. ■

1976 Community Living North Frontenac 1984 Land O’ Lakes Community Services, Northbrook 1989 Central Frontenac Community Services, now Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation 1989 North Frontenac Food Bank 1992 Rural Legal Services which amalgamated with The Legal Clinic in 2014 2000 Frontenac News was sold 2010 North Frontenac Non-Profit housing Corporation

Mauveen Bush 1980-81

Bob Webster 2018-19

Lily Legacy-Zierer 2017-18

Lou Cucoch 2017-18

Bob Greer 2016-17

Marion Barker 2015-16

Linda Chappel 2014-15

Karen Burke 2014-15

Bob Young 2013-14

Edith Beaulieu 2012-13

Greg Turney 2011-12

Tom Ham 2010-11

Alvin Lake 2010-11

Glen Fossey 1981-82

Maidie Graves 1982-83

Emma Lowery

Susan Leslie

1983-84

1984-85

Ruth Klima 1985-86

Ada Hollywood 1986-87

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"I’m new to Frontenac Transportation Services, I really enjoy talking with our clients. I would miss the driving and the friendship that I have developed with our clients." Allan

"Since a young man I have always tried to give back to the community in some small way or another. The ability to help others and hopefully make a difference is why I volunteer." -Lou

Susan Ablack, Errol Oldest Volunteer Abrams, Liz Bonser, Connie Youngest Volunt Arney, Nancy Atwell, Sandra Ball, Volunteering the Lo "RFCS gives me opportunities to share some of my experience on working committees Marion Barker, Edith Beaulieu Volunteers for G while learning about our communities and Doug Bowes, Brian Burke, Elwin Burke -Aileen Sproule VOTY having some social contacts." -John daughter Bev Elliot vo Karen Burke, Grace Bush, Marsha Byron -Nicole LeClair VOTY her sons Spencer and Brian Canning, Wilhelmine Card Linda Clarke Andre Carriere, Kirk Chabot, Linda Chappel Reg Chappel, Keith Conboy, Allan Cooke, Keeley Cox, Teagan Cox, Nicholas Crain, Don Crone, Lou Cucoch, Boris Tremblay Daszkiewics, Amie Delacretaz, Marg DesRoche, Mary Jo Dowker, Janet Ducharme, Kaden Dupuis, Beverly Elliott, Norma Jean Eves, Ken Fisher, Carol Fraser, Dorothy Fraser, Danika Gill, Pierre Giroux, Ken Gorham, Robert Greer, Shirley GunHouse "Helping the seniors. To me that is my favourite part." -Edith

"I have been volunteering for around 6 years and have developed a friendly relationship with our clients. I enjoy helping them get to their appointments. I am able to talk to some of them about my belief in God and that has helped some of my clients in their daily lives." - Errol

Wanda Harrison, Bill Hartwick, Shannon Hill, Lorne Hilts, Susan Irwin, Judy Jackson, Sam Jarvis,

"I have always enjoyed volunteering with the RFCS Xmas Hamper program as it has always inspired me & made me grateful to have been part of an amazing “grass roots” agency that has always represented what a truly caring rural community has always done & continues to do over time." - Susan

Grace Wilby

2009-10

Marg DesRoche

Joan Wyatt

2009-10

2008-09

Bob Lutz

2007-08

Nicole LeClair 2006-07

"It is so rewardi that I’m helping my community. give back. Ther people that hav through my life my turn to help -Marion

"I enjoy the contact with numerou our Community. I also appreciate knowledge that I had acquired fro work for RFCS. The passion of mo is contagious and we all should be feel extremely grateful for all the S -Wanda

Eileen Christenson 2006-07

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Frank McCullagh 1988-89

Child Care Committee Members 1989-90

Beatrice Schonauer

Donna Tysick

1990-91

1991-92

Morel Chaisson 1991-92

Volunteer Probation & Parole 1992-93

"My favourite part of volunteering is the interaction and the short conversations I have with the folks when I see them while delivering their meals. I would like to think I bring a smile to their day . I know I leave with a smile on my face. When you add an "s" to the miles we drive , you get smiles . Thanks for all you do." -Alvin

Amrit Kaillon, Alvin Lake, Janet Layfield, Lily Legacy r: Dorothy Fraser Zierer, Linda Lowery, Vivian Lowery, Steve Magee teer: Brent Orser ongest: Keith Conboy Edna Malderis, Maris Malderis, Tim McCumber Connie McLellan, Dick Miller, Bob Olmstead, Brent Orser, Generations Y 1995/96, Jeanne Patterson, olunteer driver 2006/07 and John Pardon, d Nicholas Crain Dee Riddell, Alan Revill, Beverly Rose, Roxanne Schonauer, Jim Scott Liz Scott, Alfred Shangraw, Frances Smith, Colleen Steele Keith Steele, David Swan, Lynn Taylor, Leo VanderHam, Ann Walsh, Bob Waterworth Bob Webster, Grace Wilby, Natalie Wotherspoon, Joan Wyatt, Jane Young, Kathi Zarfas, Mary Burke, Geraldine Peterson, Harriet Riddell, Norm Riddell ing knowing

g people in . I want to re has been ve helped me and now it’s p others."

"I enjoy meeting people, the staff in the office and the clients. If I stopped I would miss communicating with the office staff and our clients." -Geraldine

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Audrey Tarasick

Brad Flear

Moe Bush

2005-06

"Helping people (and youth in particular) is so important to me, because often youth voices aren't heard and don't like to ask for help, so gaining those connections where youth feel safe with opening up is so important. Building a safe space for youth to go to in times of need is what RFCS truly wants to do." - Keeley

Barbara Muir 2004-05

David Yerxa

Lola Kirkham

2003-04

2002-03

Fred Tomkins 1993-94

Donna Gillies 1994-95

Don Manuel 1994-95

Aileen Sproule 1995-96

Volunteer Receptionists 1995-96

Elaine Gunsinger 1996-97

Income Tax Volunteers 1997-98

Clothing Depot Volunteers 1997-98

Judy Jackson 1998-99

Brenda Piat 1999-00

Gerry Ladouceur 2000-01

Michelle Leonard 2001-02

Daycare Celebrates 30 Years fessional caring “little rural daycare” embracing “how does learning happen" in all our activities. Susan Wilby remains the dedicated professional she was when they hired her nearly 30 years ago. The Child Centre provides quality, affordable, family centered care that is flexible to meet the needs of the rural families we serve. We have parents today, who were children attending the centre many years ago. The child centre’s founder, Audrey Tarasick has two great grandsons, Walter and Sully, who joined our daycare family as infants. ■

It all started with a sign in the grocery store in 1979 by a mom who was looking to get together with other parents with young children. A Nursery School had opened in Sharbot Lake in the 1970’s at Oso Hall, but there was need for other services for families with young children. By 1983 a small group of four mothers formed to advocate for local services to enhance the lives of children and their parents. They wanted a program for parents where they could play together with their children and a van to take the program out to the local villages. With community support, the group received funding for a toy library. They considered being under the auspices of the Frontenac County Library Board but decided to ask North Frontenac Community Services. They became the Children’s Services Committee. The moms group ran the playgroup at the United

Church Hall. When they received a small grant, Linda Chappel was hired as the first playgroup staff. The toy library service was operated by the volunteers at Sharbot Lake Public School. Dr. Peter Bell helped to get shelves and carpeting installed. In 1985 funding was received to buy the burgundy van and run outreach playgroups in Piccadilly, Arden and Plevna. Audrey Tarasick was hired to oversee children’s services. As service requests increased and surveys were conducted, the Children’s Services Committee hired a professional grant writer to apply for a permanent multiservice Child Care Centre that would be the hub for children’s services in rural Frontenac. Audrey Tarasick, the first Director of the Child Centre, recalled “it was a very exciting time. The government funded two programs that year. One in Wawa and one in Sharbot Lake. Sharbot Lake received $560,000 to build the Child Centre.” Three sites were considered. One was across from the local high school but the traffic was a concern and the other site sat low and flooding could be a concern. 1004 Art Duffy was perfect, up the hill and tucked away from the highway. An Architect, Lily Inglis, was hired to design the Child Centre. The committee didn’t want it to look institutional. Bob Lovelace designed the playground and the Lions Club donated $5,000 to build it. The committee members actively participated in all aspects Audrey Tarasick, first Director of Children's Services, with her Great Grandsons Sully of planning for the Child Centre. They celebrated and Walter who attended the Daycare their Great Grandmother opened. its Grand Opening on March 21, 1991 during a heavy snowstorm. The Nursery School moved into the Child CenThe Audrey L. McWilliams Memorial Fund provides emergency loans tre but the community and assistance to people in Rural Frontenac when they have nowhere had identified the need for a daycare for workelse to turn for emergencies. ing parents. In 1990 they For our 45th Anniversary we are appealing to the community to help were ready to open the build up the fund. Donations are greatly appreciated as the demand Daycare. Susan Wilby for loans continues. Since January 2019 we have loaned $3,482.00 was interviewed and later hired to operate the new Name: EmaiI: Daycare. Audrey Tarasick Address: remembers interviewing Susan. She knew immediTown: Phone: ately Susan was the right person. Months later the Please donate on line on Canadahelps.org Ministry could not say or make cheques payable to: enough about how well Susan had set up the proRural Frontenac Community Services gram. On Feb 18, 1991 Susan 1020 Elizabeth St. P.O. Box 250, opened the licensed daySharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 care with five kids. Thirty www.rfcs.ca years later, our daycare remains a model to celThank You! (Reg. Charity #107782369RR001) ebrate. We provide a pro-

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With contributions from Susan Leslie and Audrey Tarasick

Reflecting on 30 years!

Chava Green one of the first attendees of the daycare checking out the playground. It’s hard to believe the Daycare officially opened with five children on Monday, February 18th, 1991. At that time we had a total enrollment of eight children. I started working for ‘North Frontenac Community Services’, now Rural Frontenac Community Services, on December 10th, 1990. Sharbot Lake was a familiar place to me as my mom and dad were raised here. Almost every weekend our family traveled from Perth back to the area to visit grandparents and extended family members. In 1990 my parents decided to move back to Sharbot Lake and build a home, which just so happened to be the same year the agency began building the ‘The Child Centre’ which would include a Resource Centre and Daycare. At that time, I was working at Carleton Place Daycare as an Early Childhood Educator. Because we were moving back to Sharbot Lake I decided to apply for a job posting in the ‘North Frontenac News’ --- supervisor/staff for the new Daycare opening soon. I recall being interviewed by Audrey Tarasick, Linda Seeds, George Humphrey and Brad Flear. This was the first real interview I ever had. I remember being asked a question by Brad---“What would you do if…?” I responded and then he would say, “If that didn’t work what would you do if…?” After four times of being asked the same question, I finally said, “I would quit!” I must have said something right that day, because they offered me the supervisory position. It was after I accepted the job that I thought, ‘Oh, no what have I done’. We immediately started to plan what the Daycare would look like and how it would operate as a licensed Daycare for 24 children---all in the midst of completing construction. There have been many changes over the years. Staff have come and gone, children grow up and the regulations are always changing. The one thing for me that hasn’t changed over the years is the ‘FAMILY’ atmosphere that our Daycare and building offers. We have a beautiful yard and bright playrooms for the children. I have been here long enough to have children of children that I once looked after. It’s nice to share with them a photo from when their parent was in Daycare. If you drive by the Daycare now, we have what we call our little subdivision. The children have been able to watch their neighborhood grow. ■ Susan Wilby

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Class of 2020 Kindergarten

Grade 8

Grade 12

Charlie McPhee Kindergarten Land O’Lakes Public School We are so proud of the progress you made in Kindergarten and can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you will achieve as you head to Grade 1!! We love you so much! Xoxo Mom, Dad and Benny

Ben Barr Grade 8 Land O’ Lakes Public School

Alexus Wagner Grade 8 North Addington Education Centre Congratulations Lulu. We are very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Phil Cowdy Grade 12 Granite Ridge Education Centre Congratulations on graduating grade 12. We are so proud of you. You can't have the graduation you deserve, but your future is going to be bright. Love Mom, Dad & Dawson

Alex Hawley Grade 12 Granite Ridge Education Centre

Congratulations Abel on graduating from Senior Kindergarten! You're one step closer to becoming a scientist! We are all so proud of you. Love mum, dad, and the whole family.

Emerson Chatwin Kindergarten Land O'Lakes Public School Dawson Cowdy Grade 8 Land O' Lakes Public School We are so proud of you. You are going to do great in High School. Love mom, dad & Phil Chase Morrow Senior Kindergarten NAEC

Blake Hawley SK Graduate 2020! The three of us behind you are your biggest fans! We are so proud of the young man that you are! You tackle every obstacle and learning opportunity with determination and pride! You are very observant and so thoughtful of your brother, family and friends! Your competitive side is a force to be reckoned with! Always Remember To Work Hard, Have Fun, Be Nice, Play Fair, Never Give Up and ALWAYS DREAM BIG! It’s fun and wild watching you grow up! Never stop being YOU! We love you buddy! SO MUCH!!! xoxo

Braxton Young struggled through JR Kindergarten but with the help of Mrs.Saunders and Mrs.Hearns, he has thrived to hit all Kindergarden milestones including improving his speech, math skills and writing skills. We are so proud of you Braxton, you continue everyday to make us proud. We hope you always continue to grow and become yourself cause the boy you're becoming is a phenomenal young man. Congratulations and way to go, Brax! With love, Daddy, Mommy and Edsel.

Owen Hull has graduated kindergarten!

Madison Hirschbeck Grade 8 Harrowsmith Public School Congratulations Madison on your Grade 8 Graduation. We are all so proud of your growth and accomplishments. Your future is bright and we can't wait to see what it holds for you. Love, Mom, Brayden and Danielle

Congratulations Keyana for graduating Grade 8 from Land O’ Lakes P.S. Enjoy your next chapter at Sydenham Highschool in the fall. Also Congratulations Kolton and Landyn on graduating from Kindergarten and Preschool. Love Always, Dad, Mom and Shyann.

Teagan Cox Grade 12 Granite Ridge Education Centre

Michael and Marilynne Cumming are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Jessica Cumming from North Addington Education Centre. (Grade 12). Jessica will be continuing her studies at OttawaU in Kinesiology.

Kaitlyn Kirkham Grade 12 (Valedictorian) North Addington Education Centre We are so proud of you, onto Community and Justice Services @ Canadore Love always; Mom, Dad, Ryan Nana and Amber xoxo

Grade 12

Congratulation Feather for graduating grade 8. We are proud of you, life holds wonderful things for you in your future. Love Mom, Dad and all your family Herrick Young Kindergarten Granite Ridge Education Centre We are so proud of you Herrick. Love Daddy, Mommy and Ellie

Congratulations Amy Watkins on your Graduation from Grade 8 at Granite Ridge Education Center! We are so very proud of you!! Love Dad, Mom and Charlie

Katrina Keller Class of 2020 North Addington Education Centre Congratulations from Mom, Dad and Klayton Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

Matthew Barr Grade 12 Sydenham High School

Michael and Marilynne Cumming are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Rachel from North Addington Education Centre (Grade 12). Rachel will be continuing her studies at Queens University in Kinesiology.

Mariah Mallette Grade 12 Granite Ridge Education Centre

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Congratulations Prince Charles PS Class of 2020

Post Secondary

Anniversary Anniversary ~ Smith

It is with great pride that we recognize and honour our Grade Eight Graduates. As individuals and as a group, you have exhibited hard work, enthusiasm, and tremendous care for each other. We wish you all the best as you move to SHS in the fall. Mr. P. Mouncey Principal Alexander Allen Naveed Amiri Hayden Ball Carter Bryant Addison Clarke Ethan Detlor

Grade 12

Johnathan Freeman Chloe Goodberry Logan Marks Georgia Page Alyssa Parks Colby Revelle

Grade 12

Kaya Richardson Aleisha Roussel Jaxxon Smith Vann Thomas Meghan Zech

It is with great pride that Karen Skuce announces the graduation of her son Harlan Daniel Skuce from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Class of 2020, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). Exchange to Maastricht University Netherlands 2019. Recipient of Chernoff Family Award. Looking forward to many great successes.

Post Secondary

Wishing Reg and Sharon Smith a very Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 4th, 2020. Family and friends are invited to help them celebrate this joyful milestone by driving by their home on Orser Road and honking your horn between 2:00 and 4:00 pm, Saturday, July 4th. With Love, from family and friends

Birthday Introducing Octogenarian Nelda Whan Not to worry...80’s only 27 in Celsius Happy Birthday! With love from, Your Family

Congratulations Haydn Shillington on your graduation from Sydenham High School. Haydn graduated with Honours and will commence his B.Sc. studies at Trent University, majoring in Archaeology. Love and best wishes, Mom, Alexa and Nana Eileen (Manson). Cherished grandson of the late Janet Shillington.

Meghan Troyer Grade 12 Sydenham High School To our amazing Meghan! We always knew you were wise, tough and daring all in one package! You can do anything! Wishing you all the best on your new adventures! From Mom, Dad, Alannah & Jordan!

Congratulations Camille Cote for graduating from St Lawrence College, Police foundations, we are so proud of you for working so hard and hope you will have a real grad ceremony with all your classmates in the fall! Love Nana and papa Côté

A special congratulations to our daughter Kaitlyn Wilkes who graduated from Queens/ Trent University in Concurrent Education with a major in Sociology and a minor in English. The first Wilkes Teacher. All your hard work has paid off. We are very proud of you! Love Manly, Michelle, Ryan, and Kelsey.

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Braden Wilson Grade 12 North Addington Education Center Braden is graduating grade 12, his goal is to go into the trades/ self entrepreneur. We are so proud of you Braden, keep focussed on your goals. Love Always, your family! Mom, Dad, Ant, Des, Jack, Ken, Mark and Blair xoxoxo

Post Secondary

Congratulations Alexa Shillington on receiving your Bachelor of Honours Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law and a minor in Women & Gender Studies from Carleton University. Alexa graduated with High Honours in her field of study and received the MVP award for Carleton’s Equestrian Team. Much love, Mom, Haydn & Nana Eileen (Manson). Treasured grand-daughter of the late Janet Shillington.

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We would like to thank everyone for the well wishes which we received in celebration of our 65th Wedding Anniversary. The phone calls, cards, gifts, bake goods and well wishes during the celebration drive meant so much to us. A special thank you, to Mayor Ron Vanderwal for delivering us greetings from the Township and Citizens of South Frontenac Township. As well as our daughter for arranging the celebration and Catherine Walsh for the use of her yard/driveway. Thanks again Howard and Joan Fellows

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Lance Wagner Grade 12 North Addington Education Centre Congratulations on all of your achievements. We are so very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Thank You ~ Easter Thank you to my great family and everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday. Thanks for the phone calls, cards, texts, gifts, and for so much fun. June Easter

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Congratulations to our son Blayne Thompson for graduating from Granite Ridge Education Centre. We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Even though there wasn't the traditional graduation you had hoped for, it was definitely a memorable one. You continue to smile and work hard at everything you do. Your future looks bright! Way to go Blayne, you did it! Class of 2020. Love, Mom, Dad, Claudia and Parker.

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OBITUARY Jones, Colleen Joan (Nee Miller) Peacefully after a short brave battle with Cancer, Colleen passed away early afternoon on June 15, at home in Snow Road Station. Originally from Sudbury, Colleen is remembered by family and friends as a warm companion, full of laughter, bright, creative, a great reader and staunch supporter of those in need, a lover of good cooking, outdoors, dogs, cats and other beings. Sorely missed by husband Michael Jones; son Scott (Kyla) and 2 grand children Maya and Mason; step-son Dylan Jones (Hillary); and brother Randy Miller (Odette). Services we be at a later date to celebrate Colleen’s life.

Agnes Jorgensen (nee Vinkle) October 8, 1939 - June 19, 2020 Agnes (80) passed away at home peacefully with family at her side. Agnes was predeceased by her loving husband William Jorgensen, her parents Kenneth and Helen Vinkle, and by her sisters Dorothy Vinkle and Doreen Church. She leaves behind her daughters Dorthey Legacy, Linda (David) LeDoux, Diana (Corey) Turnbull, and LeeAnn Jorgensen. She will be remembered by her grandchildren Melissa (Jon) Doucette, Cori Lynn (Jesse) Santana, Matthew LeDoux, Sierra Hickey, Shona Turnbull, Jorja Hickey, Alina Turnbull, Keira Turnbull, Genevieve Reynolds, her great-grandchildren Kristopher Rothery, Izak, David Cleland, and her greatgreat-grandchild Jackson Rothery. She will be remembered by her brothers and sisters Rodger (Carol) Vinkle, Jackie (Anna) Vinkle, Leta Bain, Sharon (David) Sly, Patsy (Eddie) Quinn, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Extendi-care, Kingston for the care and love provided to Agnes the last couple years. A Graveside Service & Interment has taken place at the Oconto Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Parkinson Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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In Memoriam Crawford In memory of our dear Mom, Grandma, Great Gramma & GG Gramma, Frances Crawford, who passed away June 28, 2016 Of all the many blessings However great or small To have you as our Mother Was the greatest gift of all Lovingly remembered by Linda & family; Ron, Maureen & Family

George Weiss July 31, 1934 - June 29, 2019 In loving memory of husband George, of almost 61 years. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain. To have, to love and then to part, is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. I thank God for all the precious years we had. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Until we meet again. For loved, forever missed, you wife Audrey; Children George, Georgina, Cindy & Beverley and their spouses & families; grandchildren & great grandchildren

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• day Morning Service on July 5, 2020 with there probably being two services; one at 9:30am and the second at 11:00am. If you are planning on attending, please email revjoseph.jdj@gmail.com letting him know which service you will be attending in order to remain in compliance with the legal number of parishioners permitted. • Let’s help Donny Fobert “hit the ground running” with a 9 hole golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday July 25, 2020 and Sunday July 26, 2020 at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, with tee times of 10:00am and 1:00pm. The cost is $50.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 613-336-2587 to register. You do not have to be a golfer to enjoy this day. There will be numerous prizes to be raffled, including a 2021 Gold Membership, a huge 50/50 draw, longest drive, putting contest and much more. If you cannot make it out to golf, you can make a donation at the many participating businesses. • Land O'Lakes Rescue Petting Farm will officially open on July 4, 2020. We will have restrictions in place with only 10 people in at one time. New entrances and exits are being built. The canteen will be open at a window only, to order food, get ice cream and fresh baked goods

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• Looking for something to occupy the kids? The TD Summer Reading Club will be held online this year. Some fun things you will find are silly stories, colouring sheets, ebooks, videos and more. You can register your children for this free program now by clicking the link on the library Facebook page, or visiting tdsummerreadingclub.ca. • The in-library Ancestry is temporarily available for in-home use. Check it out on the library Facebook page for info.

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2019 Financial Statements The 2019 Audited Financial Statements are available at the Township of North Frontenac’s Municipal Office and on the Township’s website www.northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Kelly Watkins, Treasurer at treasurer@ northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 223.

Frontenac Municipalities Identify Opportunities to Work Together More Effectively

County of Frontenac, ON, June 22nd, 2020 – In the spirit of transformation and in an effort to modernize and share services, the Frontenac Municipalities have joined together to look at ways that the municipal services that residents rely on may be delivered more collaboratively and effectively. The Frontenac municipalities are working with a team of consultants from StrategyCorp to undertake this service review. Through staff and Council input, the consultants have identified ten potential high-impact improvement opportunities, five that focus on improving internal operations and five that improve resident-facing services. Each of these initiatives foster innovation, increase efficiency, and promote collaboration to deliver even better services for Frontenac residents. Now that these initiatives have been identified, the next phase of work will be to create sustainable business models to bring each initiative to life for Council’s consideration. To make sure municipal services continue to meet the needs of Frontenac residents, it is important to get public input and feedback. All residents are encouraged to fill out a public survey to share your thoughts on what is most important for the Frontenac municipalities going forward. This survey can be accessed here, and will be open until Monday, July 6th at 11:59 PM. This survey should take around ten minutes to complete. Your participation in this important project is greatly appreciated. If you do not have access to a computer, or would like assistance with completing the survey, please contact your local Township. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Township with questions or concerns. The Frontenac Municipalities working on this service review include the Townships of South Frontenac, Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, Frontenac Islands and the County of Frontenac.

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he Class of 2020 from North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne has proved that small schools are able to graduate successful graduates in all pathways. We are very proud of our graduating students and their response during this global pandemic as approximately 75% of our graduates have become essential workers keeping our local economy and community functioning during these difficult times, on top of obtaining their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. It is the mindset at North Addington that preparing students for all pathways is expected and necessary. Instilling good work ethic, initiative, teamwork, and attitude is the foundation of our technology program. In the trades, two students in particular took advantage of our excellent technology program and the dual-credit program at St.Lawrence College. Jared Mieske and Lance Wagner both started electrician cooperative education placements with local contractors and then proceeded to attend St.Lawrence College for an eight week Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program that saw them finish grade twelve with their Level 1 apprenticeship under their belt. Thank you to Clancy Electric and Robson Electric for your support of these students. As well, Bradley Kavanough had many successful cooperative education placements with Milligan Meat’s and has signed on as an apprentice meat cutter. North Addington is also proud of the accomplishments of our Specialist High Skill Major students, Damian Spicer, Ben Mieske, Braden Wilson, and Jared Mieske who have graduated with designation in construction. Countless other students are planning on continuing their education through work and North Addington is very proud of the work ethic and the determination these students display in order to succeed in today’s workforce. As for continuing their education in one of Ontario’s finest post-secondary education institutions, North Addington students have accepted positions in a wide variety of programs. Some students have earned prestigious scholarships as well. The achievement of these students and the diversity of their post-secondary choices is proof that North Addington is capable of producing some of the brightest students in Ontario and students who are more than capable of achieving successes at the post-secondary level. Ten students have accepted positions in college programs. The programs these students have chosen range from Dental Assistant, Police Foundations, Community and Justice Services, to Animation. Yet again proof, that North Addington graduates are able to satisfy their interests and curiosities while gaining a universal education. At the university level, the graduating class has five students pursuing their goal of obtaining a university degree. Students have chosen programs in the field of engineering, health sciences, and animal biology. One such student, Rachel Cumming has earned a major entrance scholarship to Queen’s University. The Chernoff Family Award is a renewable scholarship which

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could end up awarding Rachel $48 000. Her twin sister Jessie, along with Avery Cuddy, Laine Snider, and Kaden Snider have received entrance scholarships as well. As well, the majority of our students in the university pathway achieved Ontario Scholar status. If you have attended a North Addington graduation ceremony you were likely surprised by how much money our students receive in the form of inhouse scholarships and awards. This year will be no different. In fact, this year will see North Addington graduates receive more money than ever before thanks to the Kosziwka family. The Kosziwka family are alumni of North Addington and felt it necessary to give back to the community because of the opportunities North Addington provided them. Four students this year will be awarded this scholarship and each student will be receiving $2500. In total our graduating students will be accepting cheques worth more than $16 000. North Addington commends all of our local individuals, organizations, and community partners who make such a large contribution available to our students every year. The graduation ceremony at North Addington is always full of student recognition. If we were able to have an in-person graduation this year, you would have seen many students receiving non-monetary awards too. These students earned awards for significant academic achievements and student leadership.

by Craig Bakay

ddington Highlands Township Council held a special meeting Tuesday electronically. The start time of the meeting, originally slated for 1 p.m., didn’t get started until 1:31 p.m. as Council held an in camera session to accept minutes of previous in camera sessions and to discuss matters of litigation subject to solicitor-client privilege and a review of an identifiable staff member. The first thing on the agenda was a decision to apply the 1.25 per cent penalty as normal on July 1 on taxes outstanding from the interim tax bill. In a report to Council, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed said “ At the March 27, the April 21 and May 25, 2020 Special Meetings, Council resolved to waive the penalty on current 2020 taxes outstanding as of April 1, May 1 and June 1. “This decision was to be re-evaluated on a month by month basis. “The Final Tax Notice will be sent out July 1 and the first installment will be due July 31.” Reed said that currently, the Township has a “substantial” amount of taxes outstanding, having taken in about $300,000 less than the similar period in 2019. “Would a penalty charge change that?” asked Coun. David Miles. Reed said they do have tax arrears from year to year but couldn’t say that the removal of the tax penalty definitely accounted for it. “I know of people who aren’t paying their taxes because there’s no penalty,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “A lot of people are still out of work but there are options for them,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “We showed a lot of compassion by waiving the penalty during the worst of it,” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “I do believe all of the lower tier governments in Lennox &

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The Governor General’s Academic Medal is awarded to the grade twelve student with the highest grade point average in their class. This year Rachel Cumming earned the distinction. The Principal’s Leadership Award was earned by Avery Cuddy. At North Addington we have a system of recognizing students for academics throughout their high school years. This year six students earned Rachel Cumming Gold Watch status and this signifies strong academics throughout high school. The students who earned this recognition were Adrianna Blackwell, Avery Cuddy, Jessica Cumming, Katrina Keller, Lainie Snider, and Courtney Wilson. It is a nod to this class that virtually all of the students have earned some form of recognition. The school year has come to an end and it will definitely be the most memorable for all of our students. The uncertainty of the new school year in September will bring unknown challenges, but North Addington students will rise to the opportunity to succee

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Addington are charging the penalty,” said Reed. Grow Ops again Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary Patricia Gray told Council that staff continues on exploring was to address cannabis grow ops in the Township. “The municipality does not intend to prohibit cannabis activity such as growing, processing and testing, but rather regulate the placement of such facilities,” she said. “The municipality intends to regulate facilities which are licenced or approved under the applicable Federal and Provincial statutes including those with regulations under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes described in the Cannabis regulations. “The municipality intends to place all growing facilities in a light industrial and general industrial zone and that all growing will be done indoors.” She said that they’re exploring whether this will be done as exceptions to the Zoning Bylaw or in a special “nuisance bylaw” restricted entirely to cannabis operations.

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rownup Storytime is returning in digital form until KFPL’s branches reopen. Relax at home and listen to a couple of short readings over Zoom from noon until 1 p.m. every Monday from July 6 through August 17. Listening to audiobooks has long been popular among adults, but there's something special about listening to someone read to you, live and in person. Adults of all ages are invited to listen to stories, essays, excerpts or articles read by KFPL Programming Assistant Margi McKay. Relax at home over your lunch -- or perhaps your knitting – and recapture the joys of storytime that you knew as a child. Grownup Storytime will run online from 12 to 1 p.m. on Mondays, from July 6 through August 17 (except for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3). Register online at calendar. kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888. A Zoom link and password will be shared with registrants by email the Friday be-

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It’s time to spread our wings and leave home hings are starting to reopen in the Covid-19 World. Dick and I went into quarantine upon returning home from Mexico mid-March. As in our early years of life we were kept separate from the world, protected in our cocoon. To be fair, our community was also protecting itself from us. Nevertheless, we were in a bubble much like an infant with all our basic needs met so we would stay put. Then we moved into selfisolation, warned to stay close to home -- “don’t talk to strangers.” As a young child, I not only accepted this dictum but downloaded it directly into my brain. Not my fault, because the critical thinking part of the brain was not operational yet. All those messages before the age of seven became firmly established. In stressful times, those downloads, our unconscious programs, still light up. This time the old message helped me adapt. Dick and I rarely went out or saw anyone in person except our protectors, who dropped off our food, medications, and mail. I found I might be a more natural recluse than I imagined. I’ve led a busy life so assumed I like busyness and people … Hmm. Our children say, “Stay home. We want you to be safe.” This is not a new message. I remember my teacher in our one-room school Miss Bramhill lived through the Great Depression and warned of the dangers near the railway tracks. Tramps travelled there, and who knew what they would do to

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children. Later we watched a horrifying movie about nuclear bombs and how to hide under our desks for protection. As a young mother I watched my children like a hawk to make sure they were not kidnapped. Now I add Covid-19 to my list of potential threats. I’m grateful for my bubble. Wait, they’re talking of loosening the restrictions and sending us out into the world to take care of ourselves. They still want us to be careful. It’s like those teenage years when it was time to leave home. I have to confess I was one of those adolescents who dragged my heels. I wanted this new adventure, but at the same time I was afraid of what was out there. Some of my friends couldn’t wait. They leapt into the void, like those 10,000 people who turned up in Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, flouting the warnings about the dangers. They felt invincible. But I’m leaving home the way I did the first time, those many years ago. The support is being withdrawn, and the inevitable will soon be upon me. Do I have to go? Yes! It’s time to grow up and leave home. My sister-in-law sends masks to keep others and ourselves safe. We prepare to go out and forage for our own food. We put on our masks and pack up the wipes. I’m ready. I look at Dick and then I realize it’s going to be hard to recognize the strangers and tramps. We all look like masked bandits now.

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News & Public Notices

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

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

EXCESS CARDBOARD & STYROFOAM We realize that due to the increase in on-line ordering, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal. Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup. Any more than Three (3) bundles or loose cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.

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

CANADA DAY 2020 As the country celebrates in this most unique time, July 1st will be a statutory holiday for most of us. There will be no changes for residents with a regular Monday or Tuesday garbage or recycle collection. Collection for both garbage and recycling from Wednesday on will be one day later. Wednesday moves to Thursday; Thursday to Friday; Friday to Saturday Please ensure to have your garbage out by 7am on your collection day Even though the gatherings will be smaller and more select this year, with any festivities, comes extra recycling, so please remember to crush your cans and bottles and don’t bag or overflow your recycle bins. Remember that SF resident can take excess recycling to the City of Kingston Recycling Centre for no charge. PORTLAND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST Have a Wonderful Canada Day, Have Fun, Keep Safe and Remember to Recycle! 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 – July 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Participation NEW – Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Registration will close at noon on the day of each meeting. 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.

MUNICIPAL OFFICES REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC The Township of South Frontenac will reopen its offices to coincide with the reopening of most other places of business. Effective Monday June 22nd, 2020 at 8:00 am, the Township will reopen its office doors in the Village of Sydenham and on Keeley Road to the public. Steps are being taken to ensure we all remain safe and that our staff and facilities are prepared for the public’s return. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate new protocols. CONTINUED MEASURES – REOPENING – STAGE TWO With the recent announcement from the Province that the Kingston Frontenac/Lennox and Addington Public Health region is permitted to enter Stage 2 of reopening effective today, Friday, June 12, 2020, the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) has been working to establish a practical local response. Updates and changes in service delivery for South Frontenac related to our region’s Stage 2 Reopening will include the following: • Starting June 13th, The Point Park washroom facilities are opened at 8:30 a.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m. daily. All other locations will have portable toilets. • The use of public beaches is permitted effective June 12, 2020. Plans for installing buoys at the beaches are being made; however docks will not be installed at this time to in order to promote physical distancing. • The South Frontenac Museum is also permitted to re-open. The Township and the Museum Executive Board are currently working out logistics for a reopening plan that will offer both a safe and enriching experience for visitors. More details for the Museum reopening will be announced soon. • Users of these facilities must adhere to the provincially mandated maximum of 10-person group size, physically distance themselves by two meters, and wear a mask in situations where physical distancing is challenging. • Play structures will remain closed. • Due to the limitations and restrictions on activities permitted to occur at community facilities, the Township’s community centres and halls will remain closed at this time. Summer time in South Frontenac is often a highlight for members of the community, and it is clear that this summer is going to look different given the cancelation of large scale events and programs. However, with the easing of some restrictions announced, the Township is confident in its ability to reopen certain amenities in a safe manner.

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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or almost 3 months, hair salons and Lori spent the rest of that week cleanbarber shops were closed across the ing and painting the space, getting all the region, and when they opened 10 days COVID-19 safety protocols in place and ago a new salon was open in Verona. contacting her customers from her former Lori Smijan has lived in the Verona area location to inform them she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming for over 25 years, but she has always back to Kingston but they were welcome traveled to Kingston everyday to cut hair. to visit her in Verona, starting on Tuesday, She worked as an independent stylist in June 16th. a salon in Kingston until February of this â&#x20AC;&#x153;I expected I would lose some clients year, when she took some time off in order who did not want to travel to Verona, but to have a successful operation for Carpal hoped I would pick up some new local cliTunnel syndrome. entele,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I reserved the first week She was ready to go back to work in for my existing clients. early April but the lockdown for COVID-19 Not only did she keep most of her cliwas underway by then and all hair salons ents, she has already picked up many shut down. new ones. A week after opening she is She found out in May that the salon in now booking for July 10 and beyond. Verona which is co-located with Verona â&#x20AC;&#x153;My prices are a bit higher than some Carpet and has been branded as Village people may be used to but they were rea- Lori Smijan in her new Hiar studio in Verona Hair for a number of years was available, sonable for Kingston and they seem to be she decided to make a change. ok for Verona as well,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use only are $32 (seniors) and $42. She also offers Part of her reasoning was that in the a top-quality products and I have the skills the full range of services for younger and co-op salon where she worked in Kings- and yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of experience as well. I was older clientele. Lori is committed to supporting the local ton the new reality was going to be com- on the fence about pricing, but I decided plicated as she would have had to share to keep them the same as I charged in community and has purchased everything she has needed to get her shop ready in time and space with other stylists and her Kingston and I feel confident about that.â&#x20AC;? clientele would be more at risk than in a A senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut at Loriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is $15, and a Verona and Hartington. Although she has almost been run off one-stylist salon where she can disinfect regular menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut is $22. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prices between clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to work locally,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and with all the changes this seemed to be the right time. None of the soccer, baseball or Pickleball unicipal beaches are open throughout She approached Kevin Murphy of VeFrontenac County and Addington High- Leagues are in operation. The township is recrona Carpet and they agreed on rental lands, and township office in both North and ommending that social distancing be practiced terms. She took possession of the salon South Frontenac will re-open to the public on by anyone using the parks, but, as Recreation on Monday, June 8th, expecting to have June 22, with social distancing guidelines in Co-ordinator Tim Laprade pointed out, the township is not policing the parks for compliance. the rest of the month to get ready to open. place. The social distancing guidelines are provincial In South Frontenac, all of the outdoor That all changed within a few hours. amenities: including fields, the dog park in in scope, and any enforcement that is carried â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Premier announced that we could Harrowsmith, and the net-courts at Centennial out will be by the Ontario Provincial Police and open on Friday, June 11th, and that Park and Harris Park are open as well for ca- rather than township bylaw officers. changed everything.â&#x20AC;? The township halls in North, Central and sual use. 'SPOUFOBD /FXT "E 7 QH w9 w CPVOEFE .. +VOF '*/"-

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South Frontenac are not opening up, even though the provincial re-opening guidelines included community centres. Township officials report that the protocols for re-opening are stringent, and it would be a costly and risky effort to open, with little or no public benefit, swnce events are prohibited One encouraging note, however, comes from North Frontenac. The stargazing pad on Road 506 is open and therewas a star gazing event, the first of seasons, last Saturday night.

ART MURAL PROJECT The Township of North Frontenac invites local artists to make application to paint a mural for public display (Round 5). The murals are 96â&#x20AC;? wide and 48â&#x20AC;? high, painted on plywood supplied by the Township. Successful applicants will be given $100 toward materials costs. These 5 murals will be installed by Township staff in October, 2020, as part of a program to beautify our area and promote local artists. We currently have several murals in place throughout the Township which are thoroughly enjoyed by residents and visitors. For an information package please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development as soon as possible. (613) 479 - 2231 ext. 233 recreation@northfrontenac.ca 6648 Road 506, Plevna Ont. K0H 2M0 Please submit completed proposals to Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development prior to July 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm.