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Sick of that mask, yet? You might as well get used to it

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FL&A Public Health has been posting short, Youtube videos to answer questions about the rules that they have put in place to deal with the social and economic opening up after the COVID-19 lockdown.

Most of the videos feature Dr. Kieran Moore, which is helpful because he is both the Medical Officer of Health for the region and Chief Executive Officer of the agency.

The Perth Crafters began making masks in late March, as did Rose Macpherson of Sharbot Lake. Above, Cherly Bird of Perth Road at her sewing machine

It is, therefore, in his name that the section 22 orders are proclaimed by the agency.

These orders are legally binding on residents and visitors to the City of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Counties. When he makes a statement, like he did at the end of the most recent video, it can be taken as definitive.

The video, which was posted on Monday, July 20, is titled “What does our fall respiratory virus season look like? Must we continue to wear a face covering” (youtube.com/watch?v=o8Hh2o0JSNA). In it, Dr. Moore used a rough chart to demonstrate the normal seasonal impacts of the cold and flu seasons starting in September and stretching through the winter and into the spring of 2021.

He said that as these seasons come along, his agency is hoping to suppress not only the transmission of COVID-19, but flus and other coronaviruses as well, because since they all cause a similar basket of symptoms, and each one will lead to testing and quarantine to ensure they are not cases of COVID-19. He also pointed out that, the flu in particular, can be more than an inconvenience. Flu cases stress the capacity of the healthcare system each year, and are responsible for significant numbers of deaths as well.

By the end of the short video, the inevitable is stated, mask wearing in enclosed public spaces will remain mandatory well into 2021 in KFL&A, at least until the end

of flu season and perhaps beyond.

“We anticipate that we’ll need to have mandatory masking, throughout this winter respiratory season; to have multiple benefits for our community, to keep our schools open, to keep our economy open, and to protect our health care system against a double hit of both influenza and COVID-19. We anticipate masking to be mandatory until we are through this year or we have a safe and effective vaccine or a safe and effective treatment for COVID19, which we do not anticipate until the summer of 2021.”

On Friday, July 17, a series of guidelines were published on the KFL&A Public Health website. These guidelines include some local implications of information that was posted by the Province of Ontario earlier last week about Stage 3 reopenings.

These include the rules that apply in restaurants regarding masks.

As restaurant dining starts up again this

week, masks must be worn by patrons as they enter the premises, but can be removed when they sit down to eat. They must also be worn when going to the washroom or to other common areas and when they leave.

While wait staff will be masked, it is still unclear if customers are required to put their mask on when ordering their meal, but common courtesy might apply in those cases.

Also, on Friday, the mask wearing requirement in daycare settings was lifted in KFL&A, as was the requirement for clergy to wear a mask when delivering a sermon during a church service. Mask wearing by church congregations at indoor services is still required, however.

For further details about changes to the mask orders, go to kflaph.ca, click on “view resources and checklists” and look to the menu on the left side, on the “guidance for reopening” page.

South Frontenac Council - July 21

Saved by the bears: waste site closures delayed G

reen Bay, Salem & Bradshaw Waste Disposal Sites were closed last winter to try to encourage residents to use the provided garbage and recycling collection. Public Works Manager Segsworth brought a recommendation that Council approve this closure be continued for the remainder of 2020, to be reviewed again during the 2021 Budget deliberations, because annual operating costs for these sites totals approximately $40,000/year.

Councillor Revill asked whether it might be possible to open these sites for a short time each week.

There have been a lot of problems with bears breaking into garbage bins before pick-up. Segsworth asked whether a reduced level of service, such as opening Green Bay for a couple of hours on Sunday, would help, and Revill thought it might. A final decision was deferred pending a revised staff proposal.

Grumpily, Council agrees to Mulrooney's terms for winter 20-21 Public Works Director Segsworth brought back a motion to approve a one season contract extension with K. Mul-

roney Trucking (KMT) for arterial snow plow operations, despite a significant hourly rate increase plus an additional standby charge of $500/week for each tandem snow plow would apply in 2020/21. Standby was not a cost incurred by the Township in previous years and would represent the largest increased cost in 2020/21, but it is typical practice in other winter maintenance contracts. South Frontenac has had no price increase from this contractor for the past seven years.

Last meeting, Council had directed Segsworth to try to negotiate a lower price with KMT: the contractor proposed an alternative where standby charges would be increased to $100/day ($700/week), but would be waived on days when plows are called out for more than 6 hours. A review of last year’s history indicated this would not result in savings, and depending on the weather, could even increase costs.

“Are there no other options?” asked Councillor Sleeth. Segsworth replied that, given the increasingly erratic state of the weather, some of the possible options such as shortening the Nov 15 to March

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Deputy Mayor Sutherland agreed with Segsworth that a decision could not be postponed any longer; “As bad as this is, it’s the best we have.” Sleeth agreed on the need to move forward, saying he appreciated the work Segsworth has done to try to mitigate the increase.

Site Plans on Loughborough Lake Site Plan Agreements were approved on two neighbouring lots: in both cases, a tertiary treatment septic system is to be located near the dwelling, (more than 90 metres from the high water mark,) with the septic bed located much further back (300 metres). These unusual setbacks are required because of the topography of the lots, and because the west basin of Loughborough Lake, where the lots are located, is a sensitive lake trout lake.

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Segsworth brought a recommendation to Council that the contracts of the current providers be extended for two years, (with the option of two further one-year extensions) at a 15% increase over current costs, no maximum vehicle age requirement, but including same day pickup for both garbage and recycling Monday to Thursday.

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July 23, 2020

Editorial

Some scourges might not be worth fighting

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couple of weeks ago there was a bit of an apocalyptic feeling in the air. The oak tree that drops acorns, that sound like gunshots, onto my office roof in the fall most years, was shed-ding dried, half chewed leaves on the ground at the front door. This was accompanied by caterpillar droppings, and sometimes in the searing heat of the day, the caterpillars them-selves were raining down, landing on my forehead and shoulders.

If the crunch of the dry, chewed up leaves wasn't enough, the grass was crunchier still, as there had been no rain for several weeks, amid sweltering heat and humidity. Meanwhile, the then new spectacle of universal masking in indoor public spaces was eerie, not to men-tion uncomfortable.

I mentioned this as an aside in a business email that I sent to a friend at the time.

Their response was interesting. It said that the leaves are coming back, the trees are happy, and the world is beautiful. A bit of a Buddhist take on the situation.

Luckily enough, we have had some rain since then and instead of a burnt out July, we are seeing green everywhere again. The garden season is shaping up in spectacular fashion for all the heat loving plants. I'm waiting for the first braggart to talk about how delicious their first tomato is (feel free to write in) and, like everything does over time, the mask wearing is be-coming just another thing.

As for those gypsy moths, they are now out, small and brown with antennas. They fly around the trunks and up the branches of trees. Those are the males. The larger females are easy to spot. They are on the trees, and in other places, depositing masses of brown eggs that the male moths fertilize.

There are ways to control these, which, if left alone, could result in a similar, or worse, infes-tation next year. Or not. Large infestations tend to occur every 7 to 10 years, and the last time it was as bad as this summer seems to have been 31 years ago, in 1989.

According to Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, (MNR-F) the main medium-term impact of the ‘very hungry gypsy moth caterpillars’ on the main host tree species, oaks, is the loss of a season's growth.

“During severe outbreaks, trees and shrubs are completely defoliated over large areas; de-spite the trees’ ability to produce a new crop of leaves over the summer, the damage causes significant growth loss,” says the gypsy moth page on Ontario.ca.

Individual landowners and lake associations have expressed concerns about the impact of gypsy moths, and there are insecticides available which target them.

One of the reasons for concern, is that in a year like this one, the caterpillars will attack other species, not only deciduous trees but conifers like White Pine, which do not recover as well as deciduous trees do.

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A North Frontenac resident, Rick Proctor, who saw this summer’s infestation coming, from the many egg masses that he saw on the trees on his property in the fall, approached the township about the township supporting a spraying program.

He hoped the township would facilitate, not necessarily finance, a program financed by resi-dents.

Council turned him down, for a variety of reasons. While they appreciated the potential for harm from gypsy moths, the consensus was that the potential liability for the township to take on a spraying program was too great.

The township referred Mr. Proctor to the province.

Although the MNR-F, recognises gypsy moths as a problem, another government agency, Parks Ontario, considers them to be more of a nuisance than anything else (see below - The very hungry Caterpillar).

On urban properties, where there are few trees, scraping off the egg masses or applying a water and bleach mixture can deal with the problem, but where there are hundreds or thou-sands of trees involved, in forested rural areas, the amount of work destroying tens or hun-dreds of thousands of egg masses is impractical for all but the most diligent of property own-ers.

That is why there are some who advocate spraying, and others who decide not to address the problem at all, to have faith that the forest will deal with this infestation as it has others in the past, and just as the tent caterpillars, which ravaged fruit trees in 2018 and 2019, seem to be less prevalent this year, the gypsy moths will back off in

by Jeff Green

2021, or 2022.

This might seem like a cavalier attitude, but in the context of a pandemic, the threat from gyp-sy moths is not that great.

They downplayed the COVID threat in Sweden, and they now have a death rate of 550 peo-ple per million people.

We could have cut our lockdown short as they did in the United States, where the death rate is now 430 per million and rising. Instead we were more careful in Canada and our death rate is lower, 239 per million and holding steady, thus far.

To put those numbers into perspective, we can compare them to the disease group that is easily the greatest cause of death in Canada, various forms of cancer. Based on 2019 statis-tics, 720 Canadians per million die of cancer in a 4-month period.

It is reasonable to assume, given all of the data that is coming in from across the world, that if we had ignored COVID-19 entirely, we would have seen that level of death from the pan-demic as well, perhaps more.

That is not something we wanted to see, and that is why we have done what we have done as regards COVID-19.

So, on the scale of troubles, we can let the gypsy moths do their dance around the base of our trees, and remove the egg masses, or not, or we can address it on our own property if we decide to.

It is legitimate for municipalities and provinces to leave it to us to decide for ourselves.

The very hungry caterpillars (reprinted from ParksOntario.ca) f you’ve seen an Ontario oak tree recently, you’ve likely been introduced to the invasive Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar).

Gypsy Moth caterpillars were first introduced to North America in the late 1860s, and are voracious eaters!

Their favourite cuisine is oak leaves, but in particularly bad outbreak years — like this one — they can spread to many other tree species.

Leaf me alone, moth!

Having eaten their fill, the caterpillars will pupate in July Gypsy Moth caterpillars (or larvae) change as they grow. Young caterpillars emerge from egg masses in late May and feed on leaves until early July. Mature caterpillars can be as long as 2.5 inches.

As the caterpillars go through their life cycle, trees can seem to lose their leaves overnight. This often makes campers and visitors concerned about the health of our park trees and ecosystems.

While insecticidal sprays do exist, they have many drawbacks, including the high cost of treating large areas and the possibility of unintentionally killing native moth and Male Gypsy Moth butterfly spe-

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cies (including species at risk).

Fortunately, healthy trees are quite resilient to these leaf-munchers.

Although losing their leaves means that trees won’t be able to grow much this year, many will develop a second or even third flush of leaves later in the season.

It takes several years of intensive caterpillar assault to endanger a tree’s life. Historically, severe Gypsy Moth outbreaks have only occurred around every seven to ten years.

How can I help?

This is something our trees have seen before, and they will see it again. But there are many things you can do to help: Female Gypsy Moth Do what you can to reduce your carbon footprint.

Gypsy Moth outbreaks are associated with warm winters, and cool, wet spring conditions promote the spread of naturally occurring viruses in the population that play a key role in population collapse in outbreak years. Their eggs don’t survive sustained cold temperatures, so global warming may threaten more frequent outbreaks in the future.

Do your best to remove caterpillars, pupae, and moths from your vehicles and equipment before traveling to parks, and again before traveling home.

Female Gypsy Moths can’t fly, so their population cannot quickly move into new areas without being transported there Don’t move firewood long distances. While Gypsy Moths, Emerald Ash Borer beetles, and other pests may already be living at your destination, there are many others we want to keep out.

Educate yourself and others about threats to our trees and forests. In particular, our now-weakened oak trees are in danger from Oak Wilt, an invasive fungus just across the Canada-US border. Never prune or cut an oak tree TM between April and July.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Once an invasive species is established in an ecosystem, control efforts can sometimes do more harm than good. In this case, we should learn the lesson that prevention is better than cure, and focus on keeping new invasive species out of Ontario.

While leafless forests may look sad, we expect our natural spaces to soon recover.

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ast week, Stage 3 reopening was announced on Monday, and as reported in the Frontenac News, a number of businesses who were suddenly able to reopen, had not yet announced their plans.

A week later, those plans are now clear and in place, in many cases.

Here is a rundown.

In Battersea, the Holiday Country Manor is open for dining in and takeout from Thursday until Sunday. Dine in service is on the patio and on the covered porch.

Starting Saturday, brunch will be served from 10am-2pm on weekends. Limited seating is available. Jeff and Cor, owners of the Country Manor, are not offering overnight accommodations at the present time, choosing to wait to see how Stage 3 plays out.

The Creekside Bar and Grill is not ready to open for indoor dining. The patio remains open, as it has been since midJune.

In Inverary, the Cookery and Paradiso Pizza are both take-out oriented businesses There is some seating out in front of The Cookery, which has been popular this summer.

In Sydenham, the Sydenham Country Café offers counter service and seating both outdoors and in the restaurant. The Point Restaurant has decided to stay the

course, offering take-out service with an available patio between Thursdays and Sundays, from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. They have nightly specials, and will not be opening their dining room in the near future.

The Sydenham Legion has decided to re-open as soon as they can procur a plexigass shield for the bar area. Look for an announcement soon.

In Harrowsmith, Gino’s Pizza and the Pizza Place are staying the course as well, offering take-out and delivery service only.

Muddy Waters in Verona has opened their dining room, with limited seating, and will be open for take-out, with patio seating as well, from Wednesday to Sunday each week.

MOM restaurant is offering dine in and take-out service from 9am to 8pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

As reported last week, the Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake Country Inn, and Cardinal Café are all offering take-out and patio service, but are not opening their indoor dining rooms at this time. The Subway restaurant is offering take-out and limited indoor seating as well.

In Kaladar, Joje’s Café and Market has been open for take-out, with Friday night specials. We were unable to contact them to see if the cafe is opening for dining.

Continued from page 1 all Covid-related precautions. most cost-effective solution, and would allow greater flexibility of staff use. However, this cannot be implemented quickly: current delivery times for vehicles is 12-18 months minimum, and the future of recycling remains uncertain, due to ongoing Provincial intent to transition to Full Producer Responsibility for the Blue Box. Extending the current contracts would give the Township time to properly develop inhouse alternatives (including acquisition of capital and other resources) and allow for better information about the future of recycling.

Sleeth recommended that extending the contract for 3 years, with a 1-year optional extension might be better, for two years could place Council in a lame-duck (election year) situation. The motion was carried with this amendment.

Township Facilities Update In response to Sleeth’s query about reopening Township-owned community halls, CAO Carbone said that he anticipates these facilities will reopen in late Aug/early Sept. A meeting with the KFPL Health Unit is scheduled for later this week, to review details re bookings, and

There was some discussion about the “terrible behaviour of outsiders” crowding Gilmour beach: drinking, littering, broken glass, dogs in the water, etc. It seems that bylaw enforcement and the OPP are the only options.

Roadside Grass and Brush Cutting Segsworth agreed with comments that there has been too little roadside cutting: there have been problems with equipment breakdown, and difficulty getting replacement parts in a timely fashion. Councillor Leonard noted that sight-lines were becoming poor at corners.

(The council meeting was held via teleconference and live broadcast to the Township’s Facebook page. In the absence of Mayor Vandewal, Deputy Mayor Sutherland chaired the meeting. Councillor Barr was absent due to illness)

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Addison’s Restaurant on highway 41 near Northbrook will be maintaining service on its outdoor patio between Thursday and Sunday but is not open for dining in the restaurant or on the covered patio at this time.

Spill the Beanz Café is open for dining in, having started that service on July 17th, as soon as it was legal to do so.

We were unable to contact North of 7 Codfather early this week, to see if dining room service will be added to the popular take-out service.

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n response to your letter posted in the July 16th Frontenac News, accusing the Health Unit of working ass backwards by mandating everyone to wear masks in commercial establishments let me say this .

I quote you “masks prevent those wearing the mask from spreading the virus. If you don’t have the virus, then there is no benefit “ It has been established in hundreds of articles by Drs. and scientists around the world that this virus can be carried by people NOT showing any symptoms of sickness. This is called asymptomatic .

Therefore your assertion that only those who know they are sick should wear masks is near-sighted in its lack of understanding .

I quote you “masks can actually have a major negative health effect on those wearing them. More people are dying because of loss of access to medical treatment in the county than from Covid 19” That is simply not true for most people and perhaps those who do have an extreme reaction while they are in a store or close proximity to others should stay home.

Furthermore, you have contradicted yourself because if there are only 14 cases in the county then clearly the loss of access you mention is not because of Covid 19.

What exactly are you trying to say ???

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Hacking the cure

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here has been a lot of press recently about Russian attempts to hack British, American and Canadian research on Covid-19. Presumably, they want to steal our secrets related to cures and vaccines.

The first question this brings to my mind is “Why are they secrets?” Covid-19 is a pandemic. It affects and infects people all around the world. It will not be defeated until it has been defeated everywhere.

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Rosie’s Café in Denbigh, does not offer dining room service at any time, but they have take-out service and outdoor tables are available as well.

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So, why the secrecy? Is there profit in the solutions? This would mean there’s profit in the disease and that makes me suspect the motives of our leaders. Surely our governments would not condone hiding something that could benefit all of mankind. This is not what Banting did with insulin or Fleming with penicillin. Maybe I’m over-reacting but I’ll say this, “If the Russians are first to come up with a good vaccine for Covid19, I hope they don’t have some hot-shot computer programmer guarding the gateway to their database.” No sir! I want one of our own hot-shot programmers feeding information to the doctors who build our vaccines.

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n July 16, shortly after 7:30am. an officer from Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to break and enter on White Lake Road in Central Frontenac Township.

The home and a utility trailer were broken into and construction tools were stolen.

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• 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.

• Did you know that Mazinaw Lakeside Resort goes through an average of 14 + pounds a week of cream cheese, 50 + pounds of flour, 8 pounds of sugar, 9 pounds of Graham cracker crumbs? And we couldn't do it without the amazing support of our amazing community. Thank you from everyone at Mazinaw Lakeside Resort.

• Great customer experience at Finnegan’s General Store. A nice gentleman was waiting for the store to open. He drove from Peterborough to get 3 pizzas and 5 donairs because he’s originally from the east coast and loves Greco’s Pizza! The new owners have been busy with renovations with one of them being the ice cream counter. They are keeping the Grand’s Ice cream Shoppe sign as a tribute to Mr. John Grand and the amazing legacy he built here.

• The next event at the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve is July 25, 2020 and the theme is our moon.

Three astronomers Guy, Gary and Tim will be set up on the pad and displaying virtually what the telescope is seeing! Remember these are family events at no cost! Ps if you are able please make a donation to the go fund me page to help build an observatory on this site. A telescope has been donated but we need a building to house it!

• The Meals on Wheels Program of the Land O’Lakes Community Services would like to thank Judy & Michelle for helping us out on very short notice today! We appreciate all our volunteers! They're great!

• Connections Adult Learning is now open. As their office is small, they will only be accepting clients by appointment. If you need to come in to the office, please call 613-336-0691 or email northbrook@ncalc.ca. Stay safe and give us a call to find out more about our new online programs Connections Adult Learning • The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program is offering virtual swimming tips, skills, and water safety this year. Check them out at www.mazinawswim.com • Also, one of their staff, Tom has been swimming the circumference of Skootamatta Lake. He is on his second lap! Follow his journey on twitter @skoot4m • The Friends of Bon Echo Park want you to know that Greystones is now open. Along with the many Bon Echo Provincial Park treasures you can now get gourmet coffee, locally made fudge, fresh baked goods.

• Bob’s Corn Stand is now open! They have many different produce this year and we will be your personal shoppers to help you with all you need. There is a list of the produce we have as well a little display. They are open Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• Sad to say that The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club have decided to cancel their meeting on August 13, 2020. With this pandemic they want to do their part to keep their members and the community safe.

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• John Williams will be travelling to Niagara to purchase peaches; 3 litres are $6, 24 litres for $37. Orders need to be placed by Friday, August 14th. You can place your order with Gail at 613 333 2224, or stop in to see Karen at Glaeser's Store. Peaches will be ready for pick up the morning of Friday, August 21st at Fritsch Farm 22411 HWY 41. Payment will be taken when picking up your order.

• The Denbigh Library is now offering limited computer use. Masks are mandatory and one patron at a time is allowed in for 20 minutes of computer time; printing is available (fax and photocopy are NOT available). For more info, see the AH library Facebook page or contact the library at 613 333 1426. Don't forget: curb side pick up is available for those looking to loan books.

• The Denbigh Foodbank will continue to operate in the same way it has for the last while, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next day will be July 28th.

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July 23, 2020 Call Gail at 613 333 2224 before the day. Pick up is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh, with COVID rules in place.

• The Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives is now open, 10am to 3:30pm with COVID precautions. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. You can also visit the website at pioneer.mazinaw.on.ca, where you will find new book titles available on the online store, the spring newsletter, and a link to flickr where you will find over 1100 historic documents and photos.

HARLOWE Marie White

613-336-2557

• The gardens really appreciated the rain on Saturday. It should give the veggies and boost.

• George had a “big” birthday last Thursday. On Wednesday afternoon I took him to the Iron Rooster for dinner on 7 Highway. Years ago it was called “Sisters” restaurant.

My, we sure got a plate of chicken. Then we went on the Rolling hills to Campbellford for a drive. It sure is pretty there in the summer. We go there a couple of times a year to visit the Stedman’s store.

• I would like to thank the four Kemp children from Henderson United Church for sending me a beautiful card that they painted. It sure was thoughtful of you. Thanks again.

• I read where Henderson was going to have its speed reduced. What a joke and a half. How can anyone get speed on the holey road, for trying to miss the potholes.

It’s only meant for camel speed in the first place. Then all that washboard throws the car in the swamp – reduced speed signs?? Ha ha.

• I feel sorry for the mail lady day after day, a shakey experience. Worst road in Ontario. Its not too hard to tell that no big shots from council ever drive over it.

• Neil Purchase and Bev Irwin dropped in for a visit. What a pleasant surprise. Neil is one of our great entertainers in the hall when we’re open.

Harrowsmith Marilyn Goodberry

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• What a relief with the recent rain! The farmers will be happy to watch their crops growing again. The humidity is holding on, though. Topping up swimming pools and frequent watering of gardens has been a necessity in the last few weeks.

• Quote: “We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course, it's our garden that is nurturing us.”- Jenny Uglow • As we enter Stage 3 of Covid restrictions, most community halls are not opening due to the cleaning costs after each use that is required during this time. Hopefully, in September, having another look at the COV-19 situation will allow them to reopen. It has been very difficult for the non-profit organizations to survive without rental income and fundraising activities.

• Happy 45th Anniversary to Les and Maxine Storms!

Happy Birthday to Mike Hunter!

• If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or call/text 613-3720917. Deadlines for inclusions are Monday mornings of each week.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

• St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Flinton was de-consecrated this past week in an outdoor service led by Bishop Michael Oulton and Rev. Canon Nancy Beale. It was sad to say goodbye to the historic church built by Findlay Houston (contractor) in 1895. The bricks were hauled by horse and sleigh from Countryman’s Brick yard 3 miles south of Tweed. Prior to the church being built, folks worshipped in the old town hall and in various homes.

• Recent comings and goings included Doug Bridgen, Bill MacDonald, Mitchell Gurnsey, Jessie Detlor-Sajevec, Shirley Peterson, Angela Deline.

• With stage 3 measures in effect, Pine Meadow Nursing Home now allows short outdoor pre-scheduled visits with loved ones wearing masks and observing social distancing. Pre-scheduled indoor visits are also allowed with the

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• With this heat wave, we need to keep hydrated. So here is a moderately nutritious strawberry drink for us to try. Fresh strawberries give it a real kick, however a friend suggested giving it a different “kick”! This would be good for a socially distanced porch visit, although personally I would rather eat solid food, and drink plain water! I’d also rather eat than drink.

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• 1 cup fat free plain yogurt (or you can use vanilla yogurt) • In a blender, whiz up strawberries, cranberry juice and two tbsp. of honey, until it’s smooth and slushy. Divide the mixture up into 4 tall glasses. Then combine orange juice, yogurt and remaining 1 tbsp. honey. Whiz up this second concoction until blended and smooth. Pour this second mixture over the strawberry mixture in the glass. Do not stir before serving with a tall paper straw. Enjoy with 3 others in your bubble while social distancing. It’s ok to use raspberries. Spouse isn’t a yogurt fan, so this didn’t go over really big!

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• The playground at Ken Garrett Park is now open to young visitors. Inverary Youth Activities Group sincerely thanks Harry McLaren of Sydenham Landscaping Products for a delivery of fresh mulch for under the play structure – right on time for the opening! Thank you for your support.

• Welcome to Inverary new residents Christian, Vanessa and daughter Lucy! Baseball season will eventually return and you will have a front seat to all of the action!

• Great Experience! - I met Pete at Sydenham Landscape Products. The saying is that employees are the face of a business. Well, he is great and does his job full of enthusiasm. Plus, it made my day!

• Support the Local Food Bank - hosted by the Storrington Lions Club on Friday July 24th! Donations will be accepted from 3 to 6 pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. All donations are gratefully accepted and much needed.

• Fish Fry on July 25th - sponsored by the Storrington Lions Hall. Take-out only, by reservation. Call Teresa to order your dinner(s) at 613-353-2086. Pick up times will begin at 4:30 and continue at 5, 5:30, 6 etc. Enjoy 2 pieces of fish with fresh cut fries, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert – all for $20. Your order will be delivered to your car at pick up time.

• Something New! - Leonard Chan at Inverary Pharmasave has created a website where people can order their over-the-counter products online. It's still in its early stages, so he is hoping people will try it and email back feedback of their experience using the site. Email at inverarypharmasave@gmail.com or https://shop.pharmasave.com/store9639 • Inverary Book Exchange - for all ages, located at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Borrow, replace or exchange! Thanks to all who have been exchanging books.

• LCBO Returnables! - The trailer will be back at 3950 Round Lake Road August 1st. The decision has been

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made to build the new washrooms in Ken Garrett Park – timing is good with the park inactive. The May/June support we received was unbelievable. We raised enough to pay our bills. 100% raised this 2nd drive will go to the Washroom Campaign. Still hoping for a donor match for the August 1 to October 1 drive.

• Surviving “Grandma duty” and making memories! MRI says I am good for another 3 years … I think the saying is, “Make hay while the sun is shining!”

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• Maberly, 97 Years Ago – The stork visited the home of Dave Greenlaw on Sunday and left a baby boy. – Richard Munroe underwent a successful operation at Perth Memorial Hospital on Thursday last and is doing nicely.

– Irene Perkins, and Myrtle Munroe, and Myra Munroe are home from Perth Collegiate for the summer holidays.

L. Wood and family are occupying their cottage at Silver Lake. – The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold a social on the Fair grounds on June 30th. [Perth Courier June 15, 1923].

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary - Day 133 Elvis and Pearl (I wish). This hunk a hunk of burning love of a man named Elvis called me one evening and said, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” and I said, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”. He said, “Would You Wear My Ring Around Your Neck?” And I thought he said, “Do you wanna neck?” (Do fish like water? Do eggs like bacon? You’re getting me All Shook Up. My hands are shaking and my knees are weak.

He said, “Would you Love Me Tender?” and I thought he asked, “Do you love chicken tenders?” I said, “You Ain’t Nothing but a Hound Dog!” And he said, “Would you like to go to the Jailhouse Rock with me?” I said, “Only if you wear your Blue Suede Shoes.” I said, “You were Always on My Mind.” He said, “Will you be My Teddy Bear?” (Oh boy oh boy oh boy would I ever!) “Could we go to Heartbreak Hotel? Elvis, whenever you are around, I Get the Fever. I just wanna be your Good Luck Charm. So Help Me Make It Through the Night.” He said, “You are just the Devil in Disguise.” Well that’s no secret. “I heard about you and Long Tall Sally but I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.” And he said, “so do a million other girls.” I said, “Don’t Be Cruel, I’m Just Your Puppet on a String and I Don’t Have a Wooden Heart.” I said “But Elvis – You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling, and that’s When the Heartaches Begin.” He said, “You have a Suspicious Mind” and I said I don’t have a mind. He said, “It’s Now or Never” and I asked “Could we be Kissing Cousins? Could I bring along my Little Sister?” He said, “No – It’s Only Make Believe” (Like this story). Elvis said you could return me to sender but I said, “I am so Stuck on You that that is when the heartaches begin. I think you’ve Lost your Loving Feelings. Soon you will hear me Crying in the Chapel. What happened to our Burning Love?” Elvis said, “That’s What You Get for Loving Me”. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me. I am so Stuck on You just like my stickers. I Will Always Love You. I have a shrine in my house for you (It’s true). I’m So Hurt but I Couldn’t Help Falling in Love with You.

• Happy belated birthday to Tom Olmstead, Pam Lemke, Denzil Killingbeck, and my great grandchildren Hudson

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• Well, wearing a mask, I was allowed to attend my granddaughters birthday party, Courtney Meeks, at my son’s place on Friday afternoon. That was the first event I attended since lockdown.

• Anniversaries this month are Gerald and Della Dunham, Lorna and Stanley Sargaent, Reg and Sharon Smith, Corey and Amber Peeters.

• Birthdays are: Madelyn Meeks, Rosemary Lapointe, Megan Hole, Alexander and Ethan Warren, Leta Bain, Doreen Kirkham, Wayne Bush and others.

• Today was the celebration of my great grand-daughters birthday, who is two years old - Rachael Mann. Her cousin, Stella Stacey, will be 1 year old on July 21. Their birthdays were held outside as the sun was brightly shining.

• Our sympathy to the family of Blake Young, who was in a tragic accident. He had gone to school with my grandson, Tanner.

• There will be a fundraiser for my nephew, Donald Fobert, July 25 and 26 for a 9-hole golf tournament. Donald, who lives in Cloyne, had both legs removed because of blood clots. Please support this worthy cause.

• Everyone be safe and wear your mask when in the stores or visiting. Stay Safe.

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• Please be careful out in the hot sun & keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

• The much needed rain will sure put the garden's into high gear!

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and Lillian, who are both 8. Happy belated 60th anniversary to Stan and Lorna Sargeant. Get well wishes to Earl Sargeant, Sylvia Lynch, and Harvey Jackson.

• Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Sue and Jeff Sworowski. Friends and neighbours saluted this special event with a drive-by parade on Saturday afternoon.

There were 38 people, 21 cars that drove by, and they got some beautiful gifts and cards. Not the celebration that Jeff and Sue had planned but hopefully they enjoyed the show and all the well wishes. They would like to thank everybody for all of the thoughtfulness.

• Best wishes to anyone else celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or feeling under the weather as I cannot get out and about to hear all the things going on.

• Well known local couple Wayne and Mary Abrams will be leading in a gospel music drive in happening on Sat. July 25 at Sydenham Holiness Camp at 7:00pm. We all know this couple so well and have enjoyed their music over the years. Free will offering buckets will be available and all are welcome. This is an on-going summer musical series with various guests, and will be a welcome relief after many months of indoor computer/TV based worship services.

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Text Neck – A Problem of Our Modern Times

The average adult’s head weighs about 4.5 kg. Your spine must not only bear that weight, but keep your body upright, flex, extend, twist and balance. When you lean your head forward, gravity increases the weight put on your spine. The more you angle your neck, the heavier your head becomes. This puts extreme strain on your vertebrae, ligaments, and muscles of your neck, shoulders, and back. Maintaining this position for hours, several times a day, can have serious consequences.

The first signs of text neck are pain in the neck and shoulders. This can quickly progress to a headache, usually wrapping around the back of the skull and radiating to the temples and forehead. With text neck, the cervical (neck), vertebrae are being irritated along with the spinal nerves in that area. Since the nerves of the cervical region serve the arms, you may also experience pain, tingling, or numbness in your shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers. Over time, text neck can cause even more serious problems, like disc herniation. Having text neck also puts you at higher risk of developing vertebral compression fractures and scoliosis in the future.

There are some excellent ways to prevent text neck. First is to take regular breaks from looking downward. Secondly, there are phone apps available that will monitor the angle of your phone, making sure it is kept straight. This encourages you to keep your device at eye level, looking at it straight on. This is invaluable, since it keeps your head in a natural, neutral position. If you can’t use such an app on your device, purchase a holder that will hold it at the correct height.

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The Rise Farm

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by Jeff Green

Sarah and Rob Winney by the potato patch

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lot of city dwellers like to go camping, but for Sarah and Rob Winney, it turned out there was more to it than that. They were interested in cooking, poking around rural communities looking for small scale butchers and meat producers to eat better quality food. They were interested in escaping from their jobs in the GTA at some point in their lives.

In 2017, this led them to buy a 22-acre property with a house on Oak Flats Road, in the Piccadilly area, with a plan to slowly transition to a rural, farming lifestyle.

“We ended up spending all of our weekends at the property and we realised that what we wanted to do was start raising animals for meat on a small scale and we couldn’t do that unless we sped up our plans to move here permanently,” said Rob, in a phone interview this week, after another long summer work day at Rise Farm.

In the spring of 2018, a year after buying the property, which they describe as a farm in the making because it was mainly used as a hunt camp and then a retirement property in the past, they moved in, bought some 8 week old pigs to raise for the market, and began the trial and error adventure that they are

now two and a half summers into.

As modern back to the landers, they use Instagram to document their lives, and connect to a growing local market for small-scale specialty meat such as lamb, goat, and rabbit. They also raise poultry; chicken, duck, and goose, guinea hens, and quail. It’s more than a bit of a menagerie of animals at Rise Farm.

Sarah described the last two years of their farm life in an Instagram post this winter.

“The learning curve has been huge, and of course sometimes we wonder if we have taken on too much, but slowly it's all coming together and it all made sense. Over the past two years we have made plans & seen them both succeed and fail. We have become business partners, raised goats, sheep, pigs and countless birds, survived a winter with only a wood stove and become even more dedicated to why we set out for this kind of a life. It’s bound to get harder before it gets easier but we wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said in a post dated January 20th.

Part of the sustainable path that Sarah and Rob are on, included Sarah working at the North Frontenac Arena in the

winter and at the Cardinal Café in the summer. The covid-iverse put an end to all of that, for this year at least, but it has freed up Sarah to concentrate all her energy on the farm.

One of the challenges they face is making sure such a wide variety of animals are getting the nutrients they need. Another is the quality of the land, which is almost reasonable as pasture land, but was not particularly suitable for gardens. But the animals have been taking care of that over the last couple of years. They grow hundreds of pounds of potatoes, most for their own use since “we are Irish” said Rob, and some for sale.

They are also growing

garlic, and just harvested 500 heads on Sunday.

Their soil, augmented by manure for two years, is also bringing them a good crop of hot peppers, scorpion, habanero, and cayenne – just so there is a mild one, tomatoes and other vegetables for their own use and to produce a terroir hot sauce for themselves at the end of the season. They hope to be able to make enough to bottle and sell in another couple of years.

Part of the concept they are developing is to be able to feed themselves, and sell their surplus in order to cover all of the costs they incur each year.

“Our ambition is to be sustainable and you need to generate profit to do that,” Rob said.

Another challenge is one that they share with livestock producers across the region, the lack of abattoir capacity. It is particularly challenging when the animals they are bringing to slaughter are unusual and in small numbers. This year they will be bringing pigs (Berkshire-Tamworth crosses) to Quinn’s abattoir in Yarker, and goat and lamb to Rua meats in Stirling.

They raise different kinds of poultry, including quail, but they cannot get quail processed legally anywhere, so they can only sell quail eggs.

“We knew about this

The Annual Memorial Service for August 2, 2020 has been cancelled.

A Reminder of Cemetery Bi-Laws • No person shall plant trees or shrubs in the cemetery.

If flowers are planted, they shall be placed close to the monument or in pots.

• No structures other than the monuments are permitted - no trellises, arches, chairs or benches.

• All ornamentations, including wreathes and plastic flowers will be removed by the Board when they become unsightly or by November 15th each year.

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problem when we started out, and it is certainly a real one,” Rob said.

They were selling a lot of their meat to friends in Toronto when they first started out, but through their Instagram page and some local connections they have made over the last couple of years, they are finding a stronger and stronger local market for their specialty meats.

“We have rabbit available regularly, especially in pepperette form, but our pork and goat and lamb are available only seasonally and because we don’t produce a lot of any one kind of meat, it is gone when it is gone,” Rob said.

“Instagram has been a good platform for us. People can click for what is available at any time, and we do local delivery and ‘farm-gate’ pickup as well” said Sarah.

Also, on their Instagram, they post stories about their lives and about learning how they are making the transition from city dwellers to farmers.

The local market has grown for them and now they are able to sell most of

the meat they bring to market directly off their website and Instagram, saving trips to Toronto.

Sarah was worried about how this summer would go for sales when farmer’s markets were not starting up in May, but that has not turned out to be a problem.

In fact, even though they intended to participate in the Frontenac Farmers Market when it started up a couple of week’s ago, they find they don’t have enough supply to participate because of the success of their online business.

While they wouldn’t say they have had an easy time of it over the last two and a half years, Sarah and Rob are able to laugh at some of their rookie mistakes, and realise they will make many more in the future, and like all farmers they will be subject to market conditions, the weather and the fact that farming is not a high profit enterprise.

But Sarah isn’t going back to working as an office manager and Rob is not going to be going back into parts supplies any time soon.

Central Frontenac framework for reopening (submitted by the township of Central Frontenac) he Government of Ontario is reopening our businesses, workplaces, services, and public spaces, following the provincial Framework for Reopening. As directed by the province, beginning Friday, July 17, 2020 at 12:01 a.m nearly all businesses and public spaces in the KFL&A area will be permitted to enter Stage 3.

What does this mean for Central Frontenac?

All municipal playground structures and halls will remain closed until proper sanitation protocols can be facilitated. Staff are reviewing the guidelines and working hard to ensure the appropriate procedures are in place.

Further announcements will be forthcoming when we are ready to open our playgrounds and halls.

The municipal office remains open to the public; masks are required. Please follow instructions posted at the entrance for entry. Calling ahead for appointments is also encouraged. As our region enters Stage 3, both indoor and outdoor gathering limits have increased but physical distancing still applies with people outside of your social circles.

More details are available at https://www.kflaph.ca/ en/healthy-living/whatworkplaces-and-schools-cando-to-protect-against-covid-19.aspx#Checklists, For updates on our facilities check our website at www. centralfrontenac.com and follow the updates on our Facebook page. For more information please contact the Township of Central Frontenac at 613-279- 2935.

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Buck Lakers Prepare to Run, Swim, Paddle for CHEO B uck Lake’s Clarke sisters, Daley, 14, and Riley, 12, are perhaps best known on the lake for annually hosting a lemonade stand in the South Arm Narrows that raised money for charity over each of the past seven summers.

“Because of COVID-19 we weren’t able to keep that going this year,” said Daley.

Undeterred the pair turned their attention to something much more active, though easier to socially distance: a kids’ triathlon. This year’s inaugural Buck Lake Kids

The Porcupine Island Crew – Emily Youngman, 8, Emily Hunter, 10, Claire Youngman, 10, Louisa Hunter, 6, and Mia Tomlinson, 11, (not pictured in the yoga photo) – have begun their training for the first annual Buck Lake Kids Triathlon. They’ve all been in each other’s social bubbles for several weeks now and so can safely train closely and compete as a team.

Gradual Stage 3 Reopening for South Frontenac Facilities

(asubmitted by the the township of South Frontenac ) ast week, the province announced that the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&A) region is permitted to enter Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening framework, effective Friday, July 17th, 2020.

Stage 3 reopening measures permit indoor gatherings of up to 50 people, outdoors gatherings up to 100 people, and the opening of additional types of business and public spaces that were previously restricted under Stage 2.

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Availability of Outdoor Recreational Spaces The Township will be phasing in the reopening of its outdoor facilities to ensure that those spaces can be operated in a way that safeguards the health and safety of Township staff and residents. Dates for the reopening of outdoor amenities are proposed as follows: • Doubles play for Pickleball is now permitted on Township courts; • Benches and shelters are available for use, effective July 17th, 2020; • Playground structures will reopen on July 24th, 2020; and • Sports fields will be available for bookings as of August 4th, 2020 Indoor Facilities.

Indoor facilities will remain closed at this time, but will be available for booking at a future date. The Township is working to ensure safety protocols are in place for each facility prior to permitting public access, including new booking procedures, limitations on use and proper sanitization. You can keep up to date on the availability of our indoor facilities by visiting our website at www.southfrontenac.net/covid19.

The Township offices at 4432 George Street in Sydenham, and Public Services offices at 2490 Keeley Road remain open but subject to mandatory mask and other protocols. During the pandemic and current state of emergency, the Township is committed to balancing community needs and desires with safety when determining how to approach the reopening of facilities and other amenities.

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Triathlon is on August 23 and will be held in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa.

“We’ve helped a lot of different causes, hospitals and charities with our lemonade stand,” she explained. “This year because our focus is so much more about getting kids to participate, it made sense to help a cause related to helping kids.”

They’ve capped the entries at 25 participants to ensure social distancing with those taking part encouraged to seek out team sponsors and donors to raise as much for the cause as possible – well beyond the modest $20 sign-up fee will generate.

The field will be split across three divisions ages 9 and under; 10 to 12; and, 13 to 15. The littlest competitors will do a 150m swim, 2km kayak and a 2km run. The middle group will go 300m, 4km and 3.5km; while the oldest kids will max out the course at 500m, 6km and 5km, respectively.

“We substituted kayaking for the normal biking portion because we wanted to make it more about the lake,” added Daley. “It makes me feel good helping people in need and doing a good deed that helps other kids.”

The Clarke sisters, including 9-year-old Aubrey, will each be participating in the race and it sounds like they are in for some stiff competition both on the fundraising side and in terms of the triathlon itself.

Among the early registrants for the race is a team of five girls going by the name the Porcupine Island Crew (PIC). The squad – represented by a super-chill, bespectacled porcupine logo/mascot – includes Emily Youngman, 8, Emily Hunter, 10, Claire Youngman, 10, Louisa Hunter, 6, and Mia Tomlinson, 11; all of whom have family cottages on the lake’s second largest island.

“Our logo is a porcupine with sunglasses,” said Mia. “It represents our team attitude; we’re cool, but mess with us and you’ll get the quills.”

The girls’ competitive mugging for a reporter notwithstanding, they are definitely in it to raise money for the cause.

“It sounds like really a lot of fun and it helps raise money for the Children’s Hospital,” said Louisa. “We’re trying for $100 each.”

“We set a team goal of raising $500 combined and when we told our sponsor he said he would match it if we hit our goal – so that would be $1,000 for CHEO if we make it from our team alone,” added Claire. “I hope other teams can beat us, but that’s still a great challenge, so we need to accomplish both our goals: fundraising and getting physically ready for the race.”

All first timers when it comes to triathlons, the PIC girls

by John Curran

do have some experience with competition to rely on.

“I do competitive gymnastics, three events now, and all the other girls ran cross country on school teams,” said Emily Youngman. “My sister Claire and the other Emily (Hunter) are also our coaches so we’ll be ready for the race by then.”

The girls have begun a strict training regiment comprised of lakeside yoga to properly prepare their minds and bodies for their workouts, followed by a minimum of one hour a day swimming, kayaking, and running around the island. (Mother Christine Youngman said it looks an awful lot like playing and it generally goes on from sunup, to sundown – far longer than the one hour a day they are shooting for.)

“We all have different strengths,” said Claire. “For me, I’ve been running and swimming almost as long as I have been alive, but I’ve only been kayaking for a year, so that’s the biggest challenge for me.”

Emily Hunter added they will work on different techniques to get the most out of themselves during the triathlon.

“We’re working on our breathing and the younger girls are learning how breathing can affect you in sports,” she explained.

If you would like to register for the event or request additional information, email daleyclarke8@gmail.com. You can also use the same address to make email transfers in the case of would-be sponsors/donors.

And remember on race day, (again that’s Aug. 23) motorists around Wren Lane and boaters around the South Arm Narrows be mindful of all the young athletes while they are competing so everyone gets home safe and this reporter gets to write another story with a happy ending.

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Jess Wedden keeping busy, but ‘I really miss performing’

by Craig Bakay

U

nderstandably, having her drive-in concert at the Verona Free Methodist Church with Jon McClurg rained out last Sunday was disappointing to local fiddle phenom Jess Wedden.

“Oh yeah, I felt so bad it was postponed,” she said Monday. “I’m not sure when it will be rescheduled.

“It might be October.”

Wedden, who just turned 18 about a month ago, has, like many musicians, faced a dearth of disappointments due to cancelled concerts since the coronavirus effectively shut down the music industry in April.

In particular, she had been looking forward to two shows with Juno Awardwinning singer/songwriter David Francey, who she played with at Francey’s Christmas Show. Those shows are on hold indefinitely.

“I love David,” she said. “One of my favourites to play with.”

And there was the Almonte Celtfest, one of her favorite festivals. As with every other festival this summer, the live version was cancelled in favour of an online version. And she’s posted several videos online, but it’s just not the same.

“Videos work for some things, but it doesn’t make up for performing live com-

pletely,” she said.

She does have a drive-in gig scheduled for Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Verona Pentecostal Assembly, again with Jon McClurg.

“I’m looking forward to it,” she said.

“After the Free Methodist show was cancelled, I still haven’t played a drive-in concert yet.”

But it’s not like the fiddle has been shuttered in its case, not feeling any love during the pandemic.

“There’s still practising, and making videos, and writing new songs,” she said.

And, there’s something else.

Wedden had considered returning to Granite Ridge Education Centre for another year of high school but another opportunity presented itself.

She’s now signed up with Tara Shannon and Willow Sound Records in Russell, taking online courses and one-on-one sessions with Shannon, much of which focuses on the actual business of music.

“I’m taking three courses and one of them is business,” she said. “It’s about managing your career.

“It’s never-ending when you’re self-employed.

“I thought about going back to high school, but I think this (Willow Sound) is

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in her 10,000 hours, there’s one aspect of music she’s very much looking forward to getting back to — live performance.

She’s used to a life where she averaged 50 shows a year.

“You learn a lot on stage,” she said. “But there’s more to it than that.

“I really miss performing.

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And she still likes to practise.

You might think that after starting with the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra in 2011, three years of private lessons with Cindy Thompson and collaborations with the likes of Ashley MacIssac and J. P. Cormier, Wedden may have reached a point where practising lost its lustre.

“I still like to practise,” she said. “And write songs, and play with my looper.”

Still, even though she’s more than put

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OBITUARY Isobel Wood

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Proud and loving mother of Rick (Loretta) of Chapleau, Larry (Jan) of Inverary, Brad (Dawn) of Kingston. Pre-deceased by her daughters Donna Wood, Karen VanNess and her long time friend and companion Dave Lyons. Cherished grandmother of Jaime (Shawn), Danny, Codi (Brittany), Jesse, Bree-Anna and great-grandmother of Ciaran, Austin, Jaida, Aubrey and Hunter.

Isobel will be sadly missed by her brother Leo Meeks of Cloyne. Pre-deceased by her brothers Ross, Elburn, Joseph and Walter.

Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 12-2pm. A Celebration of Life Service for Isobel will follow in the Chapel at 2pm. Interment of ashes for Isobel and Karen will follow at the Dempsey Cemetery, Cloyne. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www. milestonefuneralcentercom

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July 23, 2020 Columns - contiued from page 5 • If you're travelling the back roads in Central Frontenac be sure to check your speed as the limits have been reduced. Be sure to read about this in last week's edition.

Steele's have sold right out of honey and are anxiously awaiting the fresh crop!

• Congratulations to Duane and Judy Meeks on their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Also 57 years to Dawn & Dave Hansen.

• Jeff and Cindy Goodfellow are pleased to announce that their daughter Kate will be marrying Peter Savage on August 8th.

Congratulations and all the best!!

• "Of all the people in this world there is only one you. Let your life shine" • Thinking of you to Bill White.

• Happy Birthday to Boyce Bertrim, Drew Bertrim, Dave Teal, Kathy Cota, Tammy Bentley, Dan Bush, Coleman Benn, and Harlan Skuce.

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• Opportunity - The Wilmer Cemetery Board is looking for a new volunteer member. Must be a resident of South Frontenac Township and own internment rights to a plot in the cemetery. If interested, please call Ken Shepherd at 613-353-2470.

Canadian Music Trivia (Part 2) 6. Which Canadian pop group sang the song in which they saw the constellations in Bobcaygeon?

7. Which Canadian rock band had hits named “Roller” and “Sign of the Gypsy Queen”?

8. What folk duo had hits with “Four Strong Winds” and “You Were on My Mind”?

9. Which Canadian singer/songwriter had a hit with “Good Mother” and who was her co-writer?

10.Can you guess who had hits with

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• Hi, everybody! My apologies for no Plevna column last week. What a rough weekend it was for me. We were bringing in hay and I suffered some serious heat exhaustion and it took some days for me to get back to myself. If that wasn’t enough, I definitely earned North Frontenac Bonehead of the Week award when I accidentally filled Lonnie’s diesel truck with gas!

Oh my goodness, what a nightmare! He had to spend a good part of the day draining it out and cleaning the fuel lines. Luckily, the truck is ok and he didn’t want a divorce, so all is good!

• Lonnie and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this past Monday, July 20th. I am a very lucky girl to be married to my best friend!

• When I was chatting with Deb Martin a couple of weeks ago, she was telling me how much she enjoyed having a little get away camping trip with her sister, Linda Stewart and their husbands, Vern and Milton. They travelled two and a half hours away to a provincial park called Bonnecherre. Apparently, it is worth the drive!

It is a beautiful campground with a gorgeous beach area! Might be a nice spot for people to check out, since travelling out of Ontario right now is discouraged with Covid-19.

• Ardoch Resident Ann Stewart is wondering if there is anybody in our community that is a Swedish Speaker? She is interested in learning the language now that she has two Swedish Grandsons! Congrats, Granny Ann!! If anybody can help Ann out, feel free to contact me and I can put you in touch with her.

• Did anybody get a good pic of the military planes flying over our area last Sunday? I guess there must have been some training exercises going on. Apparently, it was a pretty cool show!

• We have so many wonderful tourist attractions to enjoy here in North Frontenac.

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PAGE 9 I would love to hear all about it! Let’s fill our column with fun, positive news!!!

• Well, until next week, I leave you with the 5 by 5 rule! If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it!!

• Our parish priest at St. Killian’s in Ardoch & St. John The Evangelist in Flinton is celebrating his twenty years in the priesthood on Sunday, July 26. Congratulations, Father Paul & many more years. Thank you for everything & many blessings to you from all your parishioners. God bless.

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• In response to the fire that recently burned two houses in Verona, Verona and three neighbouring communities of Harrowsmith, Hartington and Sydenham came together to help support the families that no longer have a home to live in.

Kudos to the many organizations, clubs, churches and private individuals who donated. The two families are deeply appreciative.

• The VCA “Verona Car Show” is postponed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.

• The Hartington Community Caring Centre will be hosting a Yard Sale on Sunday, July 26, from 10am to 3pm. The centre is located at 5597 Road 38 in Hartington.

Merchandise will be displayed outdoors.

Attendees are required to have regard for all the social distancing and cleaning protocols including wearing masks as regulated by KFL& A Public Health. There will not be any access to the store.

• Style Revival is now open one day per week, every Wednesday from 10am until 1pm. Social distancing protocols in effect. One person will be allowed in store at a time or 2 from the same family. Bring your own mask, hand sanitizing will be required upon entry. Kielo is looking forward to seeing you all again.

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• The Hunter’s Education course is now available, temporarily, online. In person classrooms have been suspended to ensure the safety to both the instructors and participants. For more information, please visit ohep.net or Google Ontario Hunter Education Program.

• C 4 Convenience has a beautiful new sign and also have included Gluten Free products into their menu. Each week’s progress brings us closer to the opening of the gas station and convenience store.

• Even though Phase 3 of Ontario’s reopening began Friday, July 17, the 3 restaurants in Sharbot Lake have decided, at this time, to remain with take out and patio service only.

• Outdoor activities such as hiking and biking have been a saviour for folks who just want to get out of the house and do something. When you are making plans, please keep the Kennebec Wilderness trails in mind. There are two entrances, one on Highway 7 and one on Nordic Road. The Five Trails are carefully marked and there are numerous birds and wildlife for your pleasure. So go “take a hike” and enjoy the great summer weather and outdoors.

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Thursday July 23 NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

Fri Jul 24 – Sat Jul 25 INVERARY - FOOD DRIVE 3pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Support the Local Food Bank. Hosted by the Storrington Lions Club. Donations will be accepted from 3 to 6 pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. All donations are gratefully accepted and much needed.

Sat Jul 25 – Sun Jul 26 CLOYNE - “HIT THE GROUND RUNNING” 10am-1pm. Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. Let’s help Donny Fobert with a 9 hole golf tournament fundraiser. The cost is $50.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 613-3362587 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. 10am-1pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday July 25 INVERARY - FISH FRY 4:30pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Storrington Lions Hall. Take-Out only by reservation. Call Teresa ASAP to order your dinner(s) at 613-353-2086. Pick up times will begin at 4:30 and continue at 5, 5:30, 6 etc. Enjoy 2 pieces of fish with fresh cut fries, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert - all for $20.

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SYDENHAM - GOSPEL MUSIC DRIVE IN WITH WAYNE AND MARY ABRAMS 7pm. Sydenham Holiness Camp. Free will offering buckets will be available and all are welcome. This is an on-going summer musical series with various guests.

Sunday July 26 HARTINGTON - YARD SALE 10am-3pm. Princess Anne Community Centre. Hostred by the Hartington Community Caring Centre. Merchandise will be displayed outdoors. Attendees are required to have regard for all the social distancing and cleaning protocols, including wearing masks as regulated by KFL& A Public Health. There will not be any access to the store.

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North Frontenac Council – July 17

by Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Township Council is considering more in person events, including its Aug. 14 Council meeting and a public meeting to get feedback on reducing the number of Wards to two from three and a corresponding drop in the size of Council to five from seven, following Friday’s online Council meeting.

CAO Cheryl Robson said that they would set up such a Council meeting so that those Councillors and/or members of the public and staff who wished to attend electronically could still do so.

“We measured the Council Chambers and calculate that we can have eight people in here and still maintain social distancing,” she said. “You’d still have to wear a mask coming into the chambers and leaving but once we’re in here you can take off your mask.”

Coun. Vern Hermer disagreed with the mask removal concept saying that you still have to wear a face covering inside public spaces.

Robson replied that they’ve been requiring masks only for the areas where business is done such as the front desk but “you can still wear a mask if you want to.”

Coun. Fred Perry indicated he’d likely continue to attend Council meetings over the phone.

As for the public meeting regarding the reduction of Council, the Township is looking at holding it at Clar-Mill Hall now that the limit for indoor gatherings has been raised by the Province to 50 people.

Mayor Ron Higgins wanted to hold the meeting Aug. 7 but several councillors disagreed, saying it wasn’t enough time for residents to prepare.

“This is an important topic and I’d like to give people ample time to prepare,” said Coun. Fred Fowler. “I suggest September or October.

“This isn’t something you just want to ram through.”

“And I really don’t agree with a virtual meeting for this topic,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin.

There are still some details to be worked out for both meetings but Aug. 29 is likely for the Council size public meeting.

Both will be posted on the Township website.

Affordable senior’s housing project Ken Foulds of Re/fact Consulting updated Council on the proposed senior housing project, saying that the Township now has to decide just how involved it wants to be in terms of construction and operation.

“Council has expressed interest in pursuing a partner, either community or private,” he said. “You now have to decide what incentives you can provide which could be land fee waivers and/or tax relief.

“You have also expressed interest in maintaining long-term

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Dog Lake Association and Cranberry Lake A t its annual meeting on Saturday July 18th, the members of the Dog Lake Association (DLA) approved a proposal to include in its jurisdiction the Cranberry Lake area and as members, people interested in the Cranberry Lake area. The organization is now the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association (DCLA).

The two lakes have been inextricably connected since the ice age, through the development of the Rideau Canal in the 1830’s and the designation of the Canal as a World Heritage Site in 2007.

“The two lakes are essentially one body of water so a common focus on their shared environment makes sense,” said Sue Shaw, Past President of the DLA. The 2 lakes are bounded by Burnt Hills Road and Brass Point Bridge to the North, Sunbury Road to the South and take in numerous lanes to the West and East extending almost to Highway 15. The lakes are separated by a peninsula which has Carrying Place Rd. running down its spine. At one point the 2 lakes are only 200 metres apart.

“The DLA has been active in its stewardship of Dog Lake’s waters from its annual multi-site and multi-sampling water quality testing through monitoring lake area development,” said Janet Brown, Committee Chairperson of DLA’s Water Quality Committee.

The organization also works closely with the Township, the 14 other lake associations in the Township, and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA).The DCLA hopes to have a representative on the Township’s new Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee due be created later this Summer. A key initiative of the DLA and now the

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DCLA is the collaborative committee to improve the water quality of three lakes in the lower Rideau Canal system.

These are Colonel By, Cranberry, and Dog Lakes. The DCLA will continue these connections. Conservation efforts with other key regional and Provincial authorities and organizations also will be addressed.

The DCLA will continue member social and informational programs. The highlight event is the member’s BBQ and Annual General Meeting held the 3rd Saturday in July. Due to the virus restrictions, this year’s meeting was held virtually, and the BBQ was postponed. In other action at this year’s meeting, Daryl Neve of Huntbach Ln. Battersea, was elected President for the 202-21 fiscal year.

Other activities include the annual tree sale, the Winterfest celebration on the frozen lake, garden tours, informational hikes, and informational sessions for programs like the Water’s Edge Grant program and the Nature Conservancy.

“Clearly people from Dog Lake are supportive of this proposal. We hope that Cranberry lake people will like it too, will join the DCLA, and will become actively engaged,” said Kari Galasso, Chairperson of DCLA’s Membership and Social Committee.

People interested in the Dog and Cranberry Lakes area are encouraged to join the DCLA. Go to the website at www.doglakeassociation.cam click on “Becoming a Member” and follow the instructions. Annual dues are $30.00/ household and can be paid by credit card through the website. Questions can be referred to Kari Galasso at karigalasso@gmail.com.

affordability for residents.”

Foulds recommended issuing a request for proposal saying “you might get some interesting ones.”

The ball field in Cloyne has been mentioned as a probable location and while the RFP would likely cite October as a start date, the spring might be a more realistic time for a construction start.

Ardoch Lake Condominium Planner Megan Reuckwald presented Council with a revised plan for the proposed Ardoch Lake Condominium Development.

The original plan called for 28 waterfront units, 17 inland with three internal roads. That’s been changed to 17 waterfront units, and six inland with two internal roads and a community dock.

She said there is an online meeting scheduled for July 22 to get public input and details are on the Frontenac County website.

This will be one the few opportunities to have the public give their views and it’s important to note that there are no third-party appeals allowed (ie public) for a condominium Zoning Bylaw amendment. $750 advertising grant Council approved a $750 advertising grant to the North Frontenac Backroads studio tour. The tour still may not happen because of covid-19 but organizers said they need to begin advertising now and as such the $750 won’t be refundable even if the tour is cancelled.

Perry set to party Coun. Fred Perry was granted an exemption from the Township noise bylaw to allow music until midnight for a wedding on his property. Perry said they’ve hired a DJ for the event and all of his neighbours have been informed and voiced no objections.

Of course the motion did prompt some remarks from his Council colleagues such as “you party animal” from Coun. John Inglis and “if it were my party, it’d be 2 a.m., not 12” from Mayor Ron Higgins.

Greater Madawaska says no The Municipality of Greater Madawaska has turned down North Frontenac’s request to do winter maintenance on Norcan Lake Lane, leaving north to have to make rather lengthy trips there for snow removal and such.

“It is disappointing but I understand their position,” said Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule. “And we do have an otherwise good relationship with them (including a new agreement on fire services) that we don’t want to jeopardize.”

“It’s quite disappointing Madawaska isn’t interested,” said Coun. John Inglis. “It’s going to be very expensive for us but it’s something we have to do.”

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July 23, 2020

Bias Is Blind I

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

by Jan Miler

grew up near Palmerston, a small Ontario town with a population of 1,800. A monochrome kind of town, so I was pretty sure I didn’t have any prejudices or systemic bias. How could I? We were farm kids, so I didn’t even know about white privilege. My father, who left school early to work on our family farm, was serious about his children having an education. “Do you want to be a nurse’s aid or a house cleaner?” he’d say. “Do well, get good marks and make something of yourself.” At the time I wasn’t doing so well at school.

The minister and his family had become friends with my parents and invited me to visit them in their new parish in Caledonia, Ontario. When I arrived, they explained they had to leave for a family emergency. I was to make myself at home. They had their cleaning lady coming, but I could just stay out of her way.

Mary was friendly and probably in her thirties. I didn’t want her to think that I thought I was better than a cleaning woman, so I was sociable in return. I made some lunch to share. She told me about Caledonia. At the end of the

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day, she asked if I’d like to go for a drink with her. Since I grew up in a teetotaling family and was visiting this one, that didn’t seem like such a good idea, but I was afraid she’d think I was being snobbish if I said, “no thanks.” I accepted.

The bar was not the den of iniquity I expected. I followed Mary to a corner. The waitress was barely civil, but it was a small town and I guessed that she had disdain for workingclass occupations. I was glad I didn’t. None of the patrons were that friendly, no smiles of welcome for us. I ordered a Coke. A man came to our table, a friend of Mary, and then another couple. They were also agreeable and pleasant. The waitress was abrupt with them too, bordering on rude. If she wasn’t so friendly to the other customers in the room, I’d have thought she hated her job.

Then I noticed there was an “us and them” feeling in this bar. We were on one side in the corner and the rest of the people on the other side. I looked at our table like you do when you have one of those pictures that is all squiggles and dots. After you stare at it long enough, a pattern emerges, and something surfaces that you didn’t see before. I slowly realized that I was the whitest person there. Possibly cleaning houses was not Mary’s only challenge. The attitude in the room was a bigger one. I was

with residents from the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Forty years later, I’m explaining to my mother that our financial advisor will be joining us for lunch. He’s Deaf, I tell her, and I’ll interpret. We will be meeting with him for a yearly review in the afternoon. After Rohan leaves and I go in to my mom’s room, she asks, “Why didn’t you tell me that he was an exceptionally handsome Black man?”

Well, it isn’t that I didn’t notice that he was handsome, but I guess I can still only focus on one bias at a time.

I was blind to bias when I was young, but then it served me to stay oblivious. I went out into the world and saw individuals, not their labels, and I either liked them or not, based on our compatibility. As a result, I have a rich and diverse array of friends. The have different religions, cultures, abilities, genders, and sexual orientation. We learned about each other and our realities.

Now it’s time to notice and pay attention to what’s going on in the world – a larger phenomenon. It’s especially not a good time to have an opinion, as it most assuredly will be based on my white entitlement. I will likely be wrong or insensitive. It’s time to look at the squiggles and dots of the landscape and let something that’s been there all along emerge into my world-view. I will save myself and be quiet, listen, and learn.

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HOLIDAY - CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION Regularly scheduled garbage collection for Monday, August 3rd will be picked up on Tuesday, August 4th. There are NO other changes to the garbage collection schedule.

There are NO changes to recycling collection during this holiday weekend. The Loughborough Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Monday, August 3rd. Wishing you a safe long weekend. PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECYCLE

MUNICIPAL OFFICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MASKS REQUIRED Due to Order from the KFLA Public Health Medical Officer of Health dated June 27, 2020, all members of the public (and staff) are required to wear a mask while visiting our office. 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.

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.

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.

WASTE FACILITIES The Township reopened the following landfill sites to the public on May 4, 2020. 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 is now 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.

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TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – August 11, 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. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting.

Carreers JOB POSTING # 20-17-DS - Full-Time Deputy Chief Building Official - Are you interested in working for a growing rural municipality in Eastern Ontario? Are you seeking a lifestyle that balances access to urban amenities with all the benefits of world class outdoor recreation opportunities? The Township of South Frontenac is looking for a Deputy Chief Building Official like you.

For more information, see our website. The deadline for submitting your application is Monday, August 10th, 2020.

Please submit covering letter and resume by email to: Jillian McCormick, HR/Legislative Compliance Officer, at hr@southfrontenac.net

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.

CONTINUED MEASURES – REOPENING – STAGE THREE Availability of Outdoor Recreational Spaces The Township will be phasing in the reopening of its outdoor facilities to ensure that those spaces can be operated in a way that safeguards the health and safety of Township staff and residents.

Dates for the reopening of outdoor amenities are proposed as follows: • Doubles play for Pickleball is now permitted on Township courts; • Benches and shelters are available for use, effective July 17th, 2020; • Playground structures will reopen on July 24th, 2020; and • Sports fields will be available for bookings as of August 4th, 2020 Indoor Facilities Indoor facilities will remain closed at this time, but will be available for booking at a future date.

The Township is working to ensure safety protocols are in place for each facility prior to permitting public access, including new booking procedures, limitations on use and proper sanitization. You can keep up to date on the availability of our indoor facilities by visiting our website at www.southfrontenac.net/covid19.

The Township offices at 4432 George Street in Sydenham, and Public Services offices at 2490 Keeley Road remain open but subject to mandatory mask and other protocols.

During the pandemic and current state of emergency, the Township is committed to balancing community needs and desires with safety when determining how to approach the reopening of facilities and other amenities.

THINGS TO DO VERONA CAR SHOW Due to COVID restrictions, the Verona Car Show is postponed until further notice.

TENNIS DOUBLES NOW PERMITTED Double play for tennis is now permitted on Township courts. While utilizing courts, players must maintain a physical distance of two meters from each other (unless from the same social bubble) , avoid touching tennis balls other than your own, hand sanitize frequently, keep in constant communication with other players during the match to determine who will strike (in order to reduce the chance of coming in close contact with each other), and keep play recreational and non-competitive in nature to reduce the likelihood of intense play that might interfere with the controlled positioning of players.

Pickleball play is still limited to singles play at this time due to the smaller court size. See our News & Public Notices page at www.southfrontenac.net for more information SAFE SUMMER IN SOUTH FRONTENAC We want to stay connected this summer! Use the hashtag #SafeSummerInSF when sharing pictures on social media showing us how you are enjoying these unprecedented times. Photos using the hashtag will be entered in a contest to win a prize pack of locally sourced goods valued at over $200. Visit our website or connect with Amanda for more details at apantrey@ southfrontenac.net or 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

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Back Forty Cheese and Jenna Rose Designs adjust to the times

by Jeff Green eff and Jenna Fenwick each run their own businesses out of a picturesque farm property on the Mississippi River off the Gulley Road in North Frontenac.

Both businesses, Back Forty Cheese, and Jenna Rose Designs, have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Back Forty Cheese was hit the hardest, the earliest. Much of Jeff’s production of sheep’s milk cheese ends up in restaurants across Ontario, much of it in Ottawa and Toronto. In March all of those sales were halted. Jeff was in production, and he had orders in for milk from five farms, when he realised he had to change everything he was doing. He slowed down production, began selling cheese through social media and delivering it across the region once a week, increased sales to stores where he could, and took stock of the fact that another of his major sources of revenue, summer sales at his cheese factory store and at two large events each summer, were also not going to happen.

Jenna sells most of her Jenna Rose screen-printed fabric products online through her website, and those sales have not been affected by COVID-19.

In fact there is a hot new timely Jennarose.ca product.

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According to Jeff, Jenna resisted requests to begin making and selling masks for months, but now that masks are mandatory, she now has an entire line of masks available at Jennarose.ca.

No sense rushing to look because they are sold out at the moment but will be available again on July 26th.

She will likely not be attending the one massive retail show that she attends each year, the One of a Kind show in Toronto, which will cut into annual sales.

Now, five months into the pandemic, and with restaurant sales starting to pick up just a bit, Jeff is not jumping into any large increase in cheese production. He has kept producing all along, on a smaller scale than normal, and while he is no longer offering delivery, as of the end of June, increased store sales have taken up some of the slack and since there is always work to be done on a rural property, he intends to keep his production at the same level for the time being.

“One of the farms that supplies me with sheep’s milk, the largest one in fact, found another buyer for milk, so I let them go and am keeping the supply from everyone else, so no one is stuck with milk they can’t sell, which was a concern of mine back in March,” Jeff said, in a phone interview ear-

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“It takes time to increase production, and it takes more milk. And we don’t know what is going to happen in the fall, it may all shut down again. I’m ok with where we are at now.”

Back Forty Cheese is available at artisancheese.ca for online ordering and curbside pickup. It is also now available at Mike Dean’s Local Grocers in Sharbot Lake, at the Seed to Sausage store on Road 38, and at Foodsmiths in Perth.

Elements Fitness opens up H

aving your business shut down, with no warning, for over 4 months, can be a bitter pill.

Karley Heyman, of Elements Fitness in Sydenham, was excited last week that she would be able to open again at 5:30am (people like to work out at all hours) on Monday, July 20th.

But she also took the shutdown in stride.

“It was necessary,” she said, “our entire goal is for our members to be healthy and that was what the lockdown was all about.”

In order to support the gym members and the community at large, workouts were regularly posted on the Elements Fitness website and Facebook page over the last four months. And for the last few weeks, planning has been underway to open Elements safely once the go-ahead came from the provincial government.

On July 13th, the Premier announced that as of Friday, the 17th, gyms and fitness centres were included in the list of businesses that could reopen’ “One of the advantages that we have at Elements, is that we have a large outdoor facility in addition to our indoor facility, and that makes everything a lot easier to manage when we look at the distancing requirements.”

Since it is located on a rural property, Elements does not normally attract as many people at one time that urban gyms might attract, so the limit of 50 people in a building at one time is not a major issue either.

“We are spending the week measuring and designing where the equipment sta-

tions are located in order to make sure we have everything in place when we open on Monday, “Heyman said in an interview on Thursday (July 16th).

But there was one piece of the puzzle that concerned her. She was not sure how she would handle it if gym members needed to wear masks while using equipment or participating in fitness classes.

“As an instructor, one of the main ways I can tell how people are handling their workout is by monitoring their breath,” she said, “and I am worried not only about how masks may make it harder to breathe and about how I will be able to know how they are handling the workout.”

Fortunately for Heyman, KFL&A Public Health announced on Friday that masks do not need to be worn during workout, but they must still be worn on the way in and out of the facility, and when walking around between sessions.

One of the positive offshoots of closing was that it gave Elements staff a chance to evaluate how the gym was operated, how scheduling was done, and a host of other aspects of the business that may be changing in the coming weeks and months.

“It is hard to make changes while operating day to day, so it has been a chance to think about what we are doing and how we are doing it, and that is good for us to be able to do,” she said.

For information, go to Elementsfitnessandwellness.ca or search on Facebook for Elements Sydenham.

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A new day dawned for Elements Fitness on July 20.