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ew resort to offer authentic Frontenac experiences, ev- with our families, and had a great time. The only thing that ery time hindered our enjoyment was a lack of snow on the trail, but New resort to offer authentic Frontenac experiences, ev- the countryside was spectacular and we realised the region ery time was easily accessible from both Toronto and Montreal.” A proposal from an Austrian based resort de“It hit us both, at the same time, that if there veloper, with a Montreal based partner, is was a way to work with the environment, but turning heads in Frontenac County. enhance it with eco-friendly technology, The company ÉcoFrisson Frontenac we could create the basis for a memohas quietly purchased some 246 rable, peak experience for families, acres of land, partly in South and every time,” continued Noemie. partly in Central Frontenac. The The first idea that they came up land is a mix of high and low with was to use specialised snow ground, on the fractured Canadimaking to guarantee perfect ski an Shield and it includes access trails for the entire winter seato both Bobs and Crow Lake. son. Noemie Bedore was working “We were working on that confor the Quebec based outdoor cept when the pandemic hit, and adventure company ÉcoRecthat might have given us too much reo until forming ÉcoFrisson time to plan,” she added. ne l Frontenac, in 2019, with Austrian That’s when the maple syrup van div o s ision d’écofris based Stefan Koskinen, formerly of cation concept, a cornerstone of ÉcoFthe Therme Group, a wellness resort risson’s business plan, came about. developer. “We were here in the springtime, and we “Stefan and I met while working on the Ondecided to bring our families to the Little Cat tario Place redevelopment proposal, and we realised Centre for the ‘Maple Madness’, but it had been rainthat we had a shared vision for a wilderness style resort that ing for a couple of days and the sap wasn’t running.’ We could deliver an authentic outdoor experience in harmony thought that it would be even more exciting for a family to be with the heritage of the land, and local communities, and the able to make real maple syrup as part of their vacation, but needs of the contemporary family. The result was ÉcoFris- the problem is that you can’t schedule the maple season,” son Frontenac, the first project for our new company. she said. ÉcoFrisson Frontenac, which is slated to open on April 1, “’But what if we could?’ Stefan said, just for the maple 2025, will include glamping, small cabin, and a rustic larger trees if not for everyone else. That’s what started us on a family, sugar/hunt camp experiences. brand-new path.” “The most transcendent aspect to our business will be the Working with local contractors and engineers from the way we will be incorporating modern, renewable, energy- University of Waterloo, ÉcoFrisson has created an Authenbased technology to guarantee a prime experience for our tic Maple™ Experience, a four-acre patch of land with 200 guests, in all four seasons,” said Stefan Koskinen. “We visit- taps, with options to use buckets or lines. Using the same ed Frontenac County, where Noemie has some family roots, technology of ground source heat pumps, they are able to in the winter of 2019, for a cross country skiing weekend inject warm or cold air underground to the roots of the trees

and create freezing nights and warm days, ideal sap weather, whenever they wish. “Families can stay for anywhere from two days to a week, anytime between March 1st and April 15th, and make maple syrup. We provide everything, from a sugar shack with an evaporator and filtration system, options for how to get the syrup from the trees to the evaporator depending on age and fitness level. It will be a totally immersive experience, even bottling the syrup, and customised labeling, is included,” said Stefan. There is also an Indigenous syrup option available, using technology that was employed in the region for millennia. “The ‘Indigenous sweetwater package’ is important to me,” said Noemi Bedore, “as it is based on my family roots in this part of the world and includes a land acknowledgment of the Bedford Algonquin reserve, which was located on the very land where the resort is located, in 1844, but was never established. Aside from controlling the temperature under the maple trees, the only other part of the experience that will differ from the maple syrup that is made by hobbyists, and commercial operators across the region and throughout rural Quebec, is an optional sap concentration system. “It will cut down on boiling time,” said Noemie Bedore, “it’s kind of like a reverse osmosis filter that syrup producers use, only it brings the sugar level up higher. Children, and adults, find that it takes too long to wait for sap to turn into syrup.” Other plans for the EcoFrisson Frontenac, that are augmented with “harmonious technology” to use a phrase that Stefan Koskinen is fond of, include fishing, birdwatching, and hunting packages, all with guaranteed success, in different seasons. “We were considering a fall syrup season, but it did not feel authentic,” said Koskinen, “but we will be taking advantage of the fall colours. We can’t control when that occurs, at least not yet. For information and packages, go to the EcoFrisson Instagram Page. Ecofrisson.ca is under construction. ■

Playoff Hockey Hair Is Back By Craig Bakay s most readers would remember the Frontenac Flyers have had tremendous success over the last decade competing in, and winning, many OMHA Championships. The Flyers success is quite remarkable when you consider the geography and demographics of our region. The credit to its success would be the commitment of our volunteer base, specifically the Executive and all our amazing volunteer-Coaches. Two years of Covid threw a huge wrench into our programming. For example, most of our U11 (2011 and 2010) athletes have only played a handful of full-ice games before this season. No one was sure how the season would work out for the 2011 Team. But after finishing third in league play with a record of 20-3-1, the Flyers qualified for the TIER 1 Eastern Ontario Championship alongside the Napanee Stars, Stirling Blues and Campbellford Colts. The kids died their hair orange and practiced hard!! The Round Robin Competition was intense and unpredictable. However, with a record of 4 wins and 2 loses, the Flyers qualified for a one game play down against the rival Campbellford Colts. The Colts are a good Team. They are bigger and run a short bench. However, the Flyers came prepared and were supported by hundreds of fans

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that rocked the Frontenac Community Arena. It was just like pre-covid times. The Flyers double downed on their strengths. They played fast, they were relentless on the back check, and provided very little time and space to the Colts. Led by goals from Carson Hoekstra (2), Kane Thomas and Ethan Tryon the Flyers took care of business and won the day. After 3 years of off-and-on hockey it was incredible

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Backyard Flocks & Miniature Livestock Liberal Candidate

Comentary by Wendy Parliament ur township consists of one 'large' village - Sharbot Lake - and a collection of tiny villages/hamlets and lots of rural land and waterfront properties. Council is currently reviewing our existing zoning by-laws and all they entail. I would like consideration given to providing as much flexibility as possible in creating bylaws that do not treat 'residential zones' in Parham, Tichborne and Crow Lake (for example) the same way as those that apply to the core of Sharbot Lake village. Many properties in our smaller hamlets back onto agricultural lands. Our home is one example. We rent 7 acres from our neighbour located behind our home to augment our 3 acres. I believe this creates opportunities for residents to enjoy the richness of a rural lifestlye. I notice that a Hobby Farm is defined as 'land on which an agricultural use building may be erected to house not more than four (4) nutrient units (as defined in the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae Guidelines as amended) which are kept primarily for recreational purposes or for home consumption by the occupants of the dwelling on the same lot, and which are clearly secondary and accessory to the permitted residential use. A hobby farm may also include a farm produce outlet. p. 28 of 2011 Zoning By-Laws When you study the MDS formulae for nutrient units you will not find any listing of 'miniature' breeds; donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep. I know of people who have miniature animals in all of these four categories in our area. A 'chubby' miniature donkey (as my two are ... ) weigh in at 260 pounds. The small-framed horse mentioned in the MDS table is mature at less than 500 pounds. Two 490 pound horses would equal 1 nutrient unit. Using that logic it would make sense that 4 miniature donkeys would equal 1 nutrient unit - or perhaps three chubby jennies. Using the MDS table it takes 8 full sized goats to equal 1 nutrient unit. Six full sized sheep equal 1 nutrient unit. A Jersey calf can weight up to 275 pounds - and it takes 8.5 of those to equal 1 nutrient unit. One hundred fifty laying hens make up 1 nutrient unit. That would mean a hobby farm could have all of the above. These ratios are obviously designed with agricultural endeavors in mind - not

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the typical backyard flock - or backyard pair of miniature donkeys or horses. We have a unique opportunity to combine the beauty and space of our rural areas with a clarified policy regarding backyard flocks and miniature livestock animals. There are policies regarding kennels (which house four or more dogs). We all have neighbours in our communities somewhere who have four or more dogs in their homes. There are not regulations regarding dogs that are house pets. And I don't think we need them. The average St. Bernard dog can weigh between 140 and 180 pounds. Great Danes can weigh on average 175 pounds. And German Shepherd dogs weigh in on average at around 90 pounds. I think miniature livestock animals could be dealt with in the same manner. If there were four or more miniature livestock animals living in a building outside the residential dwelling their building would need to follow the guidelines similar to a kennel. And their paddock or runs would follow similar guidelines to dog runs. Those guidelines are explained in section 4.19 in the 2011 Bylaws. Backyard chicken flocks are a different matter. A lot depends on the size of the flock and its makeup. Many cities allow chickens but do not allow roosters. Roosters are much noisier. The city of Toronto allows 4 chickens on residential properties. They stipulate that they are to be kept as pets and for personal use only. I can see such a guideline working for a locale like Sharbot Lake. But in our smaller villages where people have backyards that do not abut anyone else's residential property - and many who have lots that are an acre or more away from any neighbour - one could easily see a flock of twenty-four chickens including roosters being manageable. Having been involved with the Parham Fair for years and having the opportunity to meet so many of my neighbours who are involved in animal husbandry or have livestock family pets - I have come to value the unique nature of the place we live. The Wagarville Road and Long Lake Road communities are home to a wealth of small and large family operations. Families raise chickens for their own meat, hens for their own eggs, have goats that are best buddies with their dogs or have miniature horses and donkeys as family pets. This makes our area richer for its diversity of opportunities. I would urge our council to do everything in their means to protect this lifestyle. I would encourage us all to find ways to create flexible by-laws that recognize the variety of circumstances that 'residential' means in Central Frontenac. Please avoid a plan that treats someone with five immediate neighbours the same as someone in our rural/residential borderlands. ■

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Amanda Pulker-Mok – Unfinished Business by Jeff Green Amanda Pulker-Mok finished third in the Lanark Frontenac Kingston riding in the provincial election in 2018, facing the negative headwinds, in the dying days of a 15 year, Liberal majority government in Ontario. She is running again for the Liberals in the riding this June, and made time for a phone interview this week. Amanda Pulker-Mok She said that the main thing that motivated her to run in 2018 was “the experience that I had with my mom. She had gone from diagnosis, to home care, to long term care, and going through the system, as a support person for her, was a real eyeopener for me. I wanted to bring the patient perspective of the healthcare system to that election. “Now that everyone is enlightened to the challenge of long-term care, after what COVID did early on in the pandemic, I think those issues will get a hearing this time.” She has returned to teaching since 2018, and this year she had a long-term contract teaching kindergarten, which ended last week. She will be doing some limited supply teaching this month, but already started doing door to door campaigning last weekend, and will be fully devoted to campaigning when the election gets going in earnest, in early May. She said that the back-to-school plan, that was in place this year under the Ford government, was a disaster, and the plan put forward by the Liberals would have been safer for everyone and better for students. “We needed to limit class sizes more in order for everyone to remain safe. The plan, which was put forward by our leader Stephen Del Duca, called for innovation, even using community halls for classrooms when necessary, in order to keep class sizes low, and increase distancing for everyone. But the government did not want to innovate. Paid sick days and mental health supports were also part of his plan, but none of that had happened under Ford,” she said. Healthcare and education are major issues for her in this campaign, but she said that the one thing that is top of mind right now, for her and for the people she has met with during the early campaign, is affordability. “Our full platform will be released closer to the election, and will be fully costed, but Stephen Del Duca has already released some information about the Liberal plan for economic dignity, which looks at supporting workers through a regional living wage. Under a regional approach, the cost of living across the prov-

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I was taught from a very young age an important thing about money. My father was a young boy going through the great depression in the 1930's. The word debt back in those days was the worst of all four-letter words. It is why so many people suffered and lost everything. We as a society haven't understood that for a long time. We all have mortgages, car loans, student loans, furniture loans, cell phone loans and every other loan that a bank and credit card company can convince you to buy on debt. As a child if I wanted something material like a toy or a bike I would have to earn the money first and then I was able to buy it. Government debt is the worst type of debt. First of all our politicians are borrowing on our future. This would be fine if it was only done in an emergency situation like in the spring of 2020. The problem is they have been doing this continuously year after year for decades. Our elected officials are now spending not just our future taxes but our kids, grandkids and great grandkids as well. A second problem with debt is now becoming apparent to all of us. It's called inflation. We all know that all of our costs have gone up a crazy amount in the last 2 years in particular. This is totally caused by government debt spending. They will tell us it's not their fault but they would be wrong. This is a simple way of explaining inflation. Let’s say we all just got a 50% raise. Now we're rolling in money. We go buy all

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ince and in rural areas, not just Toronto, will be factored in. The minimum wage will go to $16 in January of 2023, under the Liberals. Our plan will include 10 paid sick days for all workers, because workers who are living paycheque to paycheque can't afford to stay home when they are sick.” Another affordability issue that she noted, has come into focus as gas prices have risen. “The Ford government scrapped the electric vehicle incentives that the Liberals had in place. Our plan is to bring a rebate of up to $8,000, and up to $1,500 for a home electric upgrade for charging vehicles.”

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sorts of stuff. Sounds great doesn't it. But wait a minute. There isn't enough stuff to go around so everyone starts to pay more for the limited stuff that's still around. This is inflation. The cause of our current inflation is the massive money injection the governments have blessed us with. Now that housing prices are up 50% is your employer going to give you a 50% raise? I didn't think so. Our wages can't keep up with inflation as long as we let governments continue to buy our vote with debt. This has to stop. We have to live within our means. As a community we have to support each other and that includes buying local even if it costs more. This creates jobs for our future. So, with these elections coming up when a candidate is offering to buy your vote ask them, How are you going to pay for that? "This is not the time to pay for it" is not the right answer. Your Prime Minister said this after he was given a balanced budget when he took office. We owe more than $1,186,000,000,000 now plus future liability for pensions and other government obligations. Our future generations deserve better. - Steve Clinton . SINCE 1970

History Is Important

By the nineties Ontarians had become aware of the virus HIV which changed the way we socialize in Ontario still till this day. Move forward to 2019 and Ontario becomes aware of a virus Covid which has changed the way we socialize in Ontario still to this day. In the middle nineties Conservative Mike

Last year, Amanda and her family moved from Almonte to “our dream home” in nearby Carleton Place, which is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. “Carleton Place is growing because it is a great place to live, but there is a critical shortage of primary care. As a government, looking at nurse practitioner-led clinics is a necessity, even as we try to bring in more doctors.” With the election coming up in 66 days, as of this Monday, Amanda Pukker-Mok is ramping up her campaign and preparing to visit communities across the riding. “We had a team out in Sydenham, on the weekend, and I was in Carleton Place. We are looking at getting to every community to talk to people about what concerns them the most,” she said ■

Harris, when elected, put social assistance on the welfare diet which left some Ontarians hungry and other Ontarians supporting food banks and community meals as we see advertised still everyday. In 2017 Conservative Doug Ford cut long term care comprehensive inspectors almost down to zero, which supported Mike Harris agenda of extending long term care privatization in the province when his government was in power, which became a factor of many elderly Ontarians deaths in the beginning of Covid. Mike Harris has served as the Chair of the Board of Chartwell Retirement Residences, a for profit chain of over two hundred nursing homes and senior's residences. Mike Harris privatization of municipal water testing was a factor in the Walkerton tragedy that caused many Ontarians their life's. Doug Ford, if re-elected, faces the challenge of Covid 19 in our wastewater. Mike Harris changed the way freight we need everyday was moved into Ontario by attacking the unions that supported the Canadian railways that brought most of the freight into Ontario. Transport trucks then became the main source of transport for this freight and insurance companies profited from all the insurance these transport trucks needed. The people of Ontario recently witnessed the truckers protest in Ottawa. All of those trucks legally require insurance to be on the road were as the Canadian railway by most part is self insured. If he is re-elected, Doug Ford will attack the unions that support the Ontario hospital insurance plan in favor of insurance companies offering plans for user fees and treatment procedures that might be cut. Mike Harris amalgamation put a strain on Ontario's education system as Doug Fords lifting of the mask mandate has done. In 1999 Mike Harris government implemented the Drive Clean Program. it is very possible that if elected Doug Ford could implement a Safety Certification Program for cars, whereby Ontario car owners would be required to get a safety certificate every two years. History is important as it tends to repeat itself. - Charles McCartney

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By Craig Bakay oun. John Inglis’ desire to see some sort of tax deferral program for small businesses and private residences has waned somewhat since he gave notice of motion to have it reach a North Frontenac Council meeting agenda a month ago. “I got the idea (of deferred taxes) from a business in the area hard hit by covid,” Inglis said. “The proposal is to offer a loan service for temporary non-payment of taxes, where the property owner already has the intention to sell in the near future. “Such an offer might be especially applicable in North Frontenac, where land values have become very high. “It might also be a benefit to seniors on low fixed incomes who are living at home on properties which have become valuable and who plan to sell the property in a few years.” He said this would probably be the case with many lodges in the area. “(But) I’ve been having second thoughts,” he said. “I’d vote for it but I don’t see a huge demand.” Treasurer Kelly Watkins said that most of the lodges in the area are residential assessments, so any such program would have to apply to anyone in that class. “But we can only do that for low income seniors or low income disability so it would need County involvement.” “I don’t see any need for it,” said Coun. Wayne Good. Council deferred making any decision. Remuneration Mayor Ron Higgins cost North Frontenac ratepayers $29,344 in renumeration in 2021 including $1200 in office expenses Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin received $24,863.16 plus $1,200 plus 289.03 in mileage. Coun. Fred Fowler received $19,895 plus $1,200 and $183 in mileage. Coun. Vernon Hermer received $19,895 plus $267.78 in mileage. Coun. John Inglis received $19,895 plus

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• Part of this week’s news should have been put in the week of March 17th but I was not in any shape to write it out. I was too shaky. So some of this news is from last week and some is from this week. • On March 15th, Harriett, Elaine and I went to Verona to celebrate Elaine’s birthday. We went to Mom’s Restaurant and had a great meal. It was lots of fun and just great to be together. On Friday, March 18th, Olive and I had our usual date with Chuck at Palmerston Marina. It was a wonderful surprise and so nice to have Sharon, Amber, Shawna and Hudson come for a visit with me. It was March break. • Thank you so much to the ladies at Sharbot Lake Pharmasave for all they do to help with my drugs, my shopping needs, etc. They get my things packed up, they cut up my pills if they need to be halved, they take tops off containers that I cannot open and so many other things. They are so appreciated and I don’t know what I would do without their help. • Get well wishes to Ruth Drysdale of Northbrook. Sympathy to the family and friends of Harvey Jackson who passed away on March 21st . RIP Harvey. Sympathy to the family and friends of Rowat Cooper of McDonald’s Corners who passed away on Thursday. Also condolences to Dave and Teresa Smith of Snow Road on the passing of Dave’s sister and to all others who have lost loved ones. • Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to everyone celebrating in March that I haven’t heard about. • I hope everyone is doing well with their maple syrup season. • Special thank you to Alice for all the grocery shopping she does for me and for taking me to all my doctor appointments. She drives me to in Perth, Smiths Falls and Kingston. She is taking me to 3 more appointments this week - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. You are irreplaceable. What would I do without you? Alice - your heart is as golden as your wings. • Thank you, Valerie, for the wonderful relish – it goes great with everything (yum). Thank you Rick for the KFC and Tim Hortons donuts. Both were finger-licking good (double yum). • We had a great visit with Chuck and Penny on Friday and I had a great visit on Sunday with Harriet and Elaine. It is so great to laugh again with my friends. I enjoy that so much. I

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• This just came in from Janice: Hello, bridge buffs or wannabes, the Ompah bridge club is going to restart on Friday April 8, 1pm (as pre Covid), at the community centre. No masks will be required, just a willingness to restart those neurons firing. Lots of hand sanitizer available, but no other precautions, just kindliness and common sense. • Signs of spring: I saw my first purple finch at the feeder. A flock of red winged blackbirds have cleaned up under the feeder. I also saw 8 robins in the open grass area of the lawn and have heard several flocks of geese going over. I've bottled up my second batch of maple syrup. It looks like I'll get a few days off from the sugar shack as it is cooling off for a few days. • Congratulations to our Women's Curling team who won bronze at the World Championships. Also congratulations to our Men's Soccer (football) team who have qualified to play in the World Cup. Well done, all.

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• Hey, Spring? Where you at? The hands are still cold, and the wood stove is still choochin’ away. Old man winter is still hanging on, that’s for sure. If you remember, a couple weeks back I had mentioned that someone ended up in the ditch across from my house on Buck Bay Rd. I’m pretty sure that ditch is magnetic, because a 4-wheeler ended up in there last week. It reminds me of the old adage my father always uses: ‘for every mile of road, there’s two miles of ditch’. Be careful out there! • The North Frontenac Food Bank is having a Stuff the Cruiser food drive and fundraising event in conjunction with the OPP located at Mike Dean’s in Sharbot Lake. Be sure to bring non perishable food items or money on April 9th. Thanks to Janice Anderson for organizing this event.

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• Perth Road United Church Announcements: In-person services continue - Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. Capacity limits for gatherings have been lifted as of March 1st. Everyone is welcome to attend. Masks are still required and Covid-19 protocols are still in place. The mask requirement may change after the 21st of March. We are now in the season of Lent and will once again have our Lenten Challenge. Please bring either peanut butter or canned meat or fish during this time to go to the Food Bank. If you have your Lenten "containers" for the Mission & Service Fund from before, please bring them in with your 'spare' change whenever you are able. Any container will do - just make sure your envelope number is on it. For those of you who give towards our sponsored child from Bolivia, or new people who wish to give, either place your donations in a clearly marked envelope in the collection plate or pass it along to Lois Johnston. At present, we are going through the search process to hire a new minister but will continue with Supply/Lay Ministers or personnel until a suitable candidate is found. • Leland Helping Hand are looking for new members, please contact Peggy Newport 613-353-2635. Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Cost is $2.00. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303. On April 6, the Crafters will be making Mantle Gnomes. Come join us - a small fee of $5 covers the cost of

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• Clarendon Central Public School's Parent Council would like to Thank the North Frontenac Township for the Community Grant and the great staff at Lookout Home Hardware for building and delivering two 12' picnic tables for the school to enjoy! Such wonderful news! • Meyers Cave Resort is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on Thursday, April 14th! There will be two rounds of egg hunting; 5 years and under will hunt from 4-4:30pm and ages 6-12 will hunt from 5-5:30pm and then there will be Easter games from 5:30-6:30pm. Parents are invited to play the games with their kids! Sounds like some great Easter fun! • It is a great time of year to start thinking about getting in shape for all of our summer clothes! If you would like to enjoy a fitness class at the hall, don't forget that Holly offers wonderful workouts on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5:30pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Holly is considering running a Sunday Morning workout at 9:15am. If you are interested or for more information, you can contact Holly at 613 479-2166. • The Sharing Steps Group invites you to join them for some moving and grooving to music using low impact steps at the Clar-Mill hall in Plevna on Monday and Wednesday nights at 5:30pm. Start time changes to 7pm on April 6th. Contact Donna Crome for more info at 905 925-1552. • Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!! Finnegan's General Store in Cloyne is offering a Pizza Night Combo Special!! A large 15" 3 topping pizza or Grecoworks Pizza with a 2-litre pop and 2 dips for $29.99! Yumm! • Please visit your local library and fill out the facilities survey about what you like at the library and what changes you would like to see in your library in the next 20 years (if any)! These surveys are very important and really help provide you the patron with what you need in a library. If you prefer online, you can visit www.kfpl.ca to take the survey electronically. If you answer yes to the last question on the survey, you will be entered in a chance to win one of four $50 gift certificates for a local business in our area! • Congratulations, Kelly Watkins, on graduating and receiving your Association's Executive Diploma in Municipal Management. This comprehensive career development program is designed specifically for Ontario's Municipal Management to implement their knowledge and have an integrated and positive impact on any municipal corporation. This is a tremendous accomplishment that Kelly has invested many years into achieving! Our community is very proud of your hard work and great success!

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• Style Revival will be open Saturday, April 2 from 10am to 1pm. It will also be open, as usual, Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages.

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• Thought spring was here! Guess we’ll have to wait a bit longer for daffodils and tulips. At least the maple syrup makers are happy, so it can’t be all bad. • Loonstruck Creations, from Arden, will have a booth at Northbrook’s Spring Market Extravaganza, Saturday, April 2, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Loonstruck will be featuring new handcrafted products that haven’t made it to their website yet, along with some of their more popular items. Drive on over to Northbrook and introduce yourself to our new local crafters. • RFCS invites you to join them in their outdoor programs Mondays in April. Registration is required and the locations are April 4 Gould Lake, April 11 Meisel Woods and April 25 Kennebec Trails. Register at www.keyon.ca or for more information. • Come out and support the North Frontenac Food Bank, April 9, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Mike Dean’s in Sharbot Lake; the popular Stuff the Cruiser Event. Come out and meet some volunteer and members of the O.P.P. and Auxiliary. Some of the items in need are pasta, soups, peanut butter and hygiene products. The group will accept most canned goods or money if you choose. The Food Bank’s need keeps growing so any donation would be appreciated. • The Arden Legion, Branch 334 will be holding their Annual Executive Elections April 23. Members are asked to attend this important meeting. • Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what everyone else is doing.

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• It’s back! The Pumpkin Pie Coffee House Music Series proudly presents The Gertrudes on April 30th at 7:30pm. The event is hosted at the Battersea United Church Hall, tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Ormsbee’s Mercantile or by calling 353-2889 / 353-2904 or email pumpkin.pie.music@gmail.com. Bring some extra cash to purchase a slice of homemade pie! • The Battersea Pumpkin Festival organizing committee is coming together on April 20th to start discussing the 2022 event. All are welcome! Call or email me if you’re interested in joining us at amandapantrey@outlook.com or 613-3536653. • The Storrington Lions are looking to host euchre nights in April, they’ll likely be on Wednesday evenings at $5 per week. Contact Mark at 613-929-7377 or by email at kkidd44@gmail.com for more information and to get onto the email list. • Does February like March? No, but April May.

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• Happy Birthday to: Molly Denton April 1st; Judy Inglis April 14th. • The Township of Central Frontenac is looking for input on the Zoning By-law for 2022. Use this link for more details: https://bit.ly/3JGTmtf • The Our Lakes e-magazine is looking to build its subscriber base, and that’s great news for you because you could win one of five amazing prizes just for taking out a free subscription to Our Lakes e-magazine! Win a Click & Grow 3 indoor garden system, a framed, limited edition Northern Lights Ducks Unlimited Print, a framed, limited edition Morning Mist Ducks Unlimited Print, a Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing, and Quilting Machine, or a Husqvarna 326AI25 Power Ice Auger with an 8-inch blade! Visit https:// ourlakes.ca/ • Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at the Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC) who continue to support the local programs including Meals on Wheels which celebrated its 20 year anniversary this month. • Rural Frontenac Community Services is back with Thursday Afternoon Stroller Walks..Meet the EarlyON Team in the United Church parking lot at 6689 Highway 38, Verona at 1:30, for a walk on KP Trail. Pre-register at Keyon.ca • Time to start planning your Pitch-In activity! Grab a few bags and start cleaning up our roads and ditches! Dress in bright clothing and wear gloves! Use #PitchIn if you are on Facebook. Celebrating 55 years of cleaning up our neighbourhoods. • The Hartington Community Caring 2nd Hand Store donation shed is now open at 5597 Highway 38. It is located in the parking lot and all monies raised go back to the community. The store itself is open Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 2 where you can grab a bag full for only $5.00! • Thanks to Nicki Gowdy for getting White Lake Road 'partially' scraped to fill in some of the major holes, there are still many washed-out shoulders and sinkhole hazards...use caution coming around corners as many drivers are sticking to the centre lane to avoid being pulled into the deep ditches .....#CentralFrontenacRoadRepairsRequired #TarAndGravelWhiteLakeRoad #AccidentPrevention #RoadWaySafety #AllocateTaxDollars

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Landowners Express Surprise At County Decision To Commence Expropriation Proceedings I By Jeff Green

n February, Frontenac County Council deferred a proposal by Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender to commence expropriation proceedings to sections of three properties in the vicinity of Roberstville that are part of the K&P trail. At the time, Council decided to ask long time trail advocate and volunteer Wayne Robinson to see if a deal with the landowners was possible, in order to avoid a costly, and time consuming, expropriation process. When Frontenac County Council met on March 16, the expropriation was again up for discussion. This time the proposal was accepted without comment by Council. “The County's efforts to purchase three sections of privately owned lands at market value for the purpose of connecting the Frontenac K&P Trail have been unsuccessful and staff have determined that it is now necessary and in the public interest to apply for approval to expropriate these private lands.” said the report to Council recommending expropriation. It was accepted by Council without comment. There was an item concerning land acquisition for the K&P Trail in the in-camera session of council, which may or may not have been about the proposal to expropriate the lands. Jim Riddell is one of the landowners whose land has been targeted for expropriation. He contacted the News, and said that he is not opposed to the trail, which has been in place ever since he can remember, but he did not come to an agreement over the price, when first approached last August. “It was Richard Allen [Frontenac County Manager of Economic Development] and someone else who came to see me. He said the trail section had been appraised at $1,700. I know that others have been offered more money for small sections, so I asked him to send me the appraisal,” said Jim Riddell. 6 weeks later, in October, Jim Riddell received a copy of an appraisal by Rivington and Associates for $3,500, along with a new offer, for that amount, from Frontenac County. “The offer is still low, and does not take into account a concrete bridge that is included in the property,” said Riddell, “so I did not accept it.”

In early March, Jim Riddell said that he was visited by Wayne Robinson, “who I have a lot of respect for,” he said. “I told him that I may have been born at night, but I wasn’t born last night. He asked me what I wanted, and I told him, and he said he thought the county would be willing to pay that amount. A few days later I received an email from Wayne saying the county had turned down the offer. I haven’t heard anything since, until I read in the paper that they were going ahead with expropriation.” Jim Riddell has had dealings with Frontenac County before. In 2013 he sold a parcel of land to the county at the junction of Robertsville Road and Road 509, where the Robertsville Ambulance base is now located. At the time, the county wanted some extra land, further along Robertsville Road, for a potential parking lot when the trail upgrade came through. All told, Riddell told the News that he sold the county 10 acres, for a price of $20,000. The land price was reported in the Frontenac News at the time Bob Riddell is Jim’s brother. With their mother Harriet, he owns the next parcel of land. Jim’s land ends at the south side of Robertsville, and Bob’s is the next piece to the north. The section of his land including the trail is also the subject of expropriation. In Bob’s case, price is not the issue. “I’m fine with the $10,660 they have offered, but my concern is that the trail runs through a gravel pit that I own, and I am looking for fencing in order to limit my own liability should anyone go off the trail into the gravel pit” he said. He estimates that the fencing would cost less than $5,000. Bob Riddell said that he also met with Wayne Robinson in early March, and thought an agreement had been reached, but he also received an email from Robinson informing him that the county had rejected the proposal. When contacted about what had happened, Wayne Robinson declined to comment on what was said between him and whether of the Riddell brothers. “I was a county volunteer, and I believe as such I cannot add to this story,” he wrote in an email, adding only “as you know I am a big supporter of trails.” The third parcel that is slated for expropriation is owned

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by Richard Clarke, whose permanent residence is in Ottawa. Clarke has only had correspondence with Frontenac County through the post. He said that he has received 3 letters from Frontenac County, and has sent two responses. “The exchanges have not been contentious” he said when contacted on Sunday, March 27. “I use the trail sometimes to access part of my property and I want to protect that access, so I’m not sure if I want to sell the property or agree to an easement instead. I have no issue with the price, and I know enough about these things to know the trail will end up going through, which is fine with me. I did not respond to the last letter yet, and I had no idea they were expropriating until I heard from Jim about it yesterday.” The News attempted to interview Richard Allen on Monday, March 28. He agreed to a phone interview at first, but then sent the following: “After some consideration. I’m not prepared to discuss any of the details regarding the K&P Trail land acquisition process, including those properties approved for expropriation … as we have many ongoing discussions and negotiations in place with these and other landowners, it would not be appropriate or fair to comment until the process has reached its conclusion with everyone.” For their part, both Bob and Jim Riddell indicated that they will pursue their legal options once they received an expropriation notice from Frontenac County’s lawyers. In the report to Council, Frontenac County staff indicated that the “appraisal and expropriation plan fees for the properties are expected to total $7,500. Bob Riddell, who said he works as a paralegal and is familiar with costs related to the legal system, expressed doubt about that figure. “Cunningham Swan [Frontenac County’s contracted legal firm] doesn’t work for nothing” he said. ■

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Team Palmer Power Raising Funds For The Diabetes Research By Jeff Green leven year old Quinn and nine year old Kieran Palmer are “sports fanatics” according to their mother Jennifer. Between them, the two Harrowsmith Public School students play hockey, volleyball, basketball, and football, take part in power skating, and track, hiking and biking. Their parents Kyle and Jennifer spend a lot of time during the week, and weekends, watching them play, and driving them around the countryside and into Kingston. And like all other parents they watch their children play with interest, except they have a bit of a different focus when watching their kids play. In addition to looking at how their children are developing sports skill, they also look for signs of fluctuating blood sugar levels. Both Quinn and Kieran have Type 1 diabetes (TD1). Kieran was diagnosed 7 years ago, when he was 2. Quinn, who was 4 at that time, only started developing symptoms last fall, and was diagnosed in October when he was 10. TD1 is chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the insulin-producing islet cells in the body, leaving a person unable to produce their own insulin. “Kieran has grown up with diabetes, and doesn’t remember his life without this disease, and it has been hard on Quinn because he lived a different life before October,” said their mom Jennifer, “it is a major adjustment for him.” Jennifer and Kyle Palmer both work as itinerant special education teachers with the Limestone Board, Jennifer in the Centreville, Odessa and Newburgh schools in Loyalist Township, and Kyle at Granite Ridge and Land O'Lakes in Central Frontenac. Jennifer remembers that a few months before Kieran was diagnosed, a school colleague's child, who was also 2 years old, was diagnosed. “He took some time off from teaching and when I talked to him about what his family was going through, I thought I could never handle something like that. A few months later, when the same thing happened to Kieran, I had to live the same reality,” Jennifer recalls. When Kieran was young, he was not able to communicate, or even be aware, when he was experiencing low or high blood sugar symptoms. That made things doubly difficult for the Palmer family, who were still new to TD1 at the time. “I remember bringing Kieran to a birthday party at Playtrium in Kingston when he was 3. I was still learning how to count carbs. There was cake and pizza and all sorts of activities, and all Kieran wanted to do was be a 3-year-old and eat and run and play, and I was worried and wanting to test all the time. It was a nightmare trying to monitor what was going on with him. He ended up having a meltdown and I ended up having a meltdown ... I remember feeling helpless, a lot. As a parent, you want to be able to fix things for your children, but there is no fixing this. It isn't like that.” There have been significant advances in treatment since Kieran was a young child.

When Kieran was a toddler, he needed to have his finger pricked constantly to test his sugar levels, but fortunately that all changed with the development of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that can be linked to an insulin pump. Kieran, and now Quinn as well, are monitored at regular intervals and the insulin pump that they wear, administers insulin as needed. When they are at school, an educational assistant receives notifications automatically when necessary, as do Jennifer and Kyle on their cellphones. “CGMs have really been a game changer. We still need to monitor ourselves, technology has its limits, but it has made a huge difference for the boys and for us throughout the day. Kieran had his finger pricked so often for the first six years, that his fingers began to be calloused. Quinn has had none of that,” said Jennifer. CGMs are not accessible for everyone, however. The Palmer’s have coverage through their health benefits package, and the Ontario government recently announced coverage for certain populations in the province, but there is still work to be done to allow equal access for everyone living with TD1. But she said that one thing that has not changed is the constant stress of diabetes. “There are no vacations, there is no such thing as taking a break and relaxing completely. It is a disease that needs to be monitored very carefully 24/7. If not, the consequences could be life threatening,” she said. Just before the onset of COVID-19, the Palmers were planning a major family trip. Kyle and Jennifer were taking the 20202021 school year off and they were going to do some travelling. None of that happened of course, but with both parents at home, Kieran and Quinn were homeschooled for the school year. “We bought kayaks, we bought bikes, and we did a bit of a staycation that year. We did the Frontenac Challenge, everything to keep the boys active. They love sports of all kinds, but they missed organised sports and they missed their friends because they are also very social,” she said. In September of 2021, the whole family was ready to get back to school, and back to hockey and other sports. When Quinn was diagnosed in October it was devastating for him, and for the family as well. “It is not an easy thing for him to accept. As a family, everything has changed again.” Aside from dealing with the immediate future, there is some hope for a change in treatment that will have more dramatic implications, than even the CGM has had, for people with Type 1 diabetes. The next hope for treatment is a stem cell implant that replaces the function of the pancreas, to trigger the body to create and release insulin when needed. This experimental treatment has proven to be effective in human trials, but the drugs that are required, so the host body does not reject the implant, have major immune-suppressant and other side effects at this time. “If they can develop this treatment to the point where drugs are not needed to stop

11-year old Quinn Palmer and his brother old Kieran.

the body from rejecting the implant, it will be what they call a functional cure. This is what we all want, but it takes time and money,” said Jennifer. That's where fundraising comes in. Not long after Kieran's diagnosis, the Palmers attended a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) event in Kingston, and they have been involved with JDRF ever since. JDRF is a global charitable organisation funding TD1 research. JDRF's vision is to achieve a world without T1D, with a mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. JDRF was founded in the United States in 1970 and the Canadian chapter was started up in 1974. Kieran became a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) ambassador for five years and Quinn is also an ambassador. The Palmers have participated in the JDRF Walk for the Cure every year since then, with the exception of 2020 because of COVID. This week, the Palmers are one of 100 families in Canada, who were chosen to help mark the 100th anniversary of the first insulin injection. On January 23rd, 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson was the first person to be injected with insulin, which was developed by Canadian Researchers

Banting and Best. Insulin, “Canada's gift to the world” transformed Type 1 diabetes from a fatal disease to a treatable condition. In 1990, Peter Oliver, who had a 6-yearold daughter with TD1, was so desperate about the need to raise awareness and funding for research, that he climbed to the top of a flagpole and camped out there to draw attention to the need. This month, as JDRF celebrates 100 years since the first insulin injection, 5 JDRF volunteers, including 2 in Toronto and one in Montreal, will be taking the flagpole challenge and will spend 100 hours atop a pole. In addition, 100 JDRF Ambassadors from across the country will camp out this weekend to raise funds. Team Palmer Power is one of the ambassador teams. “Our plan is to camp in our backyard on Saturday night, as long as the weather cooperates,” said Jennifer. To sponsor Team Palmer Power, go to JDRF.ca. Click the “Join Us” button under the “Are you ready to Make History” headline. At the top of the page that comes up, click “Find a Fundraiser/Team” and then write Palmer in the search bar that will appear below. Palmer Power will come up lower down the page, and it links to the Palmer fundraising page. ■

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• and Murray White, Sam Jarvis and the pastor all blended their voices and guitars. The music was uplifting and spiritual to the ears and soul. Beautiful. Thank you all for your kind hearts. You made me feel like royalty, but I was still born a farmer’s daughter. God bless you all.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

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• The upcoming April 2 spring market at the Lions Hall in Northbrook, hosted by the Land O’Lakes Lions from 10:00 – 2:00, sounds super duper. Over 20 vendors will occupy both levels of the hall, and along with the food canteen will be yummy in the tummy. I can’t wait to just visit and rock on there. • Set aside Sat, April 9 for a North Frontenac Food Bank fundraiser at Mike Dean’s Grocery store in Sharbot Lake from 10:00 – 3:00, when folks can “Stuff the Cruiser” full of nonperishable food items, thus helping the food insecure. Let’s get behind this event and fill that cruiser to the brim. Perhaps the siren will be turned on from time to time as well! • Our Central township approved the budget and to give themselves a 4.7% cost of living increase- which of course will add to our enlarged debt load and high taxation rate and given all the debt our Township carries seems a bit extreme, as we have the highest taxes and the highest debt load in Frontenac County. As well, Kennebec and Olden districts will not see any significant extra road work, although it has been requested many, many times. We surely appreciate our township road crews who work tirelessly and fantastically, but if the road budget is unfairly distributed, it’s surely not their fault that our roads are full of pot holes! So, let’s give the road crews our full support and leave the blaming higher up. Just as an aside- saying sorry won’t help any of us repair our cars damaged by the road issues, or help us with the increased taxation and high debt load. My Dad, a returned Veteran prone to solving issues with a gun, always said “Sympathy never paid any of my bills!” and now I concur wholeheartedly. The Township might “dodge a bullet” by declining their pay increase and by placing a moratorium on any future plans for the Township Office in Sharbot Lake. Let’s take Councillor Cindy Knight-Kelsey, our Henderson road crew and all move in with North Frontenac Town-

In Memoriam Bush, Reta

In loving memory of a dear Mother, who passed away April 1 2019. The special years will not return when we were all together. But with the love within our hearts you will walk with us forever. Love and miss you everyday mom. Charlotte, Allan and Family.

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ship. We will be welcomed with the Ompah Stomp, the Plevna Pirouette and a 21-gun salute, for sure.

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

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• Pilates on Mondays at 6:15pm & Yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Inverary United Church Hall. View the schedule and register at www.nomadyogini.ca or call 613 453 4195. • Reservations open for the High Tea on June 4th at the Storrington Lions Club. A Jubilee Celebration! Cost per person is $20. To reserve, call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257. Two sittings, one at 12:30 and the other at 3:00pm. All profit will benefit the non-funded Child Life Specialist Program at KGH which gives support to patients in pediatrics as well as their families. • Umpires Needed for the 2022 baseball season. If you can help out, contact Shawn Pearce at pearcy9@gmail.com or inveraryballpark@gmail.com or 613-453-2437. • Learn Self-Defence. Contact Hamid Nam at hamidnam24@gmail.com. A two-hour class will be held on a Saturday afternoon at Inverary United Church once there are enough participants. • Call for China! The Storrington Lions Club is looking for donations of china teapots. If you have one or more china teapots looking for a great new home – this is the answer! Call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257. • Euchre, anyone? Mark, of the Storrington Lions Club, is looking for interested participants to play euchre at the Storrington Lions Hall, with a start date in April. Day and time to be established. For more information, call or text Mark at 613-929-7377. • Food Bank - Next Food Bank Drive is set for April 22nd. Drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Wish list: bags of frozen vegetables, blocks of cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni, rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit,

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carrots, onions, peanut butter. • Inverary Spring Market! Don't miss this event. 91 Vendors will be on site on April 30th from 9 – 5pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Definitely something for everyone!

Maberly Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com • Spring Line Dancing at ABC Hall – April 8 to June 22, 10am–11am, Beginners are welcome; this is a great way to get a fun workout. Here are a few benefits of line dancing, a social activity that doesn’t require a partner: brain stimulation, improves balance, burns calories, tones muscles, relieves stress, improves coordination, total body and cardio workout, lifts the spirit and soothes the soul. • Proof of double vaccination is required. For more information, contact Rhonda Aisbitt 613-885-8543 or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail. ca. • Tay Valley Community Choir - If there are any readers out there who are a part of the Tay Valley Community Choir who know when or how someone can join it, please let me know because I have inquiries about when it is going to start up again. I will post your information about prices, dates, times, here in this column. You can email me at karenprytula33@gmail.com or call me at 613-3251354 and be prepared to leave a message because I never seem to have the phone beside me when it rings – or sometimes I am driving and can’t answer it. Thank you.

Employment Opportunity Clerical and Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP) Assistant Permanent Full-Time The Township is seeking resumes for a new position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Clerical and CLSP Assistant. Working under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer/Administrative Financial Coordinator, the incumbent will perform municipal office administrative/ financial duties and provide assistance to the Manager of Community Development (MCD) for the CLSP. The salary range is $24.02 – $28.26 per hour and the normal work week is 37.5 hours. Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office. For further information, please contact Sandra Lessard, Deputy Treasurer/ Administrative Financial Coordinator at (613) 479-2231 ext. 226 or email deputytreasurer@northfrontenac.ca Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on April 12, 2022 clearly marked “Confidential – Clerical/ CLSP Assistant” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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Township of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Building Inspector The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of eastern Ontario. The municipality is looking for a Building Inspector. This is a newly created position that will play a central role in the Development Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Development Services/Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector will be responsible for the inspection of all Township buildings, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code and enforcement of any related Municipal By-Laws. This role provides oversight for construction and renovation projects to assess structural quality and ensure compliance with zoning regulations, building code, and contract specifications. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Post-secondary education as a Certified Engineering or Architectural Technologist or equivalent certification in a trade such as carpentry or plumbing. • Knowledge of construction materials, plumbing, electrical systems, heating systems, and sewage systems. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a municipal setting. • Municipal By-Law Certification or equivalent experience. • Certified Building Code Official Designation, Ontario Property Standards Officer Certification or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Certification is preferred. • Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Fire Code, Official Plan, Provincial Policy Statement, Environmental Protection Act, Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, Property Standards By-Law and other related legislation. • Understanding of applicable law, policies, by-laws and regulations pertaining to planning approvals and building permit processes. • Knowledge and experience using a wide range of computer programs such as: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and GIS. • Valid Class G driver license. • Current Clear vulnerable sector check. The salary range for this position is $74,552 to $79,126 (2022). The Township offers a comprehensive benefits package including enrollment in the excellent OMERS pension plan. Visit www.centralfrontenac.com for a copy of the complete job description. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk via email at: cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com 613279-2935 x 227 by 12:00 pm (noon) Friday, April 8, 2022. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of candidate selection only. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer, committed diversity and accessibility within the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our office.

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Township of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity Public Works/Operator/ Labourer The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario. The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as an Operator/ Labourer in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the area Foreman and the Roads Supervisor, the Operator/ Labourer is primarily responsible for road maintenance operations such as but not limited to grading, culvert installation/ maintenance, snow plowing, traffic control and asphalt maintenance. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Experience in operating a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, loader, backhoe, grader and snow plow equipment. • Able to maintain appropriate licenses required for driving and heavy equipment operation (Class DZ license is a minimum requirement for this position. • Two or more years’ experience in the road construction / snow plowing setting. • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with adherence to confidentiality are required • Able to perform other related duties as assigned, including labourer functions such as shovelling, sweeping, removal of debris, shop cleaning and other related physical activities. • Able to perform well in a team environment, have a positive attitude and welcome continuous education. • Able to follow all applicable health and safety regulations and guidelines. • Willing to report to the assigned Municipal garage on short notice and in a timely manner. The starting wage range for this position is $27.97/ hour to $29.69 / hour. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. The Township of Central Frontenac has a COVID Vaccination Policy and requires all staff to be fully vaccinated. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www. centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by 4:30 p.m. April 14th, 2022, clearly marked “Confidential – Operator / Labourer” to: Steve Gould Public Works Supervisor Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 sgould@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided.

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SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

Garage Sale

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APPLIANCE REPAIR, 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS

EUCHRE- 4 Hand at Legion 425, Sharbot Lake, 1015d Legion Rd. 1 pm (13 hrs) to 3pm each Wednesday from March 02, 2022. New partner each 'Hand'; Prizes, Tea, Donation, sign in.

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TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

FOR SALE

CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca DOUBLE CUT RED CLOVER SEED, $3/lb, Great for frost seeding. 613-353-2460

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SHARBOT LAKE RETIREMENT LTD. We Are a COVID free workplace We are growing our team and are looking for an experienced 4th Cook on a PartTime casual basis

EXPERIENCED CLEANERS WANTED to clean rental cottages at Kirk Kove Cottages & Marina located in Arden – near Henderson and Harlowe. Spring and Fall cleaning schedule is 1-2 shifts weekly and every Saturday from June 25th-September 3rd from 9:00AM-2:00PM. If interested, please contact Julie at: 613-336-2200 or stay@kirkkove.com.

Availability would be 3 days per week.

Wage to be commensurate with experience. Compensation includes participation in our incentive program. If interested, please apply to: Sharbot Lake Retirement Ltd. 14244 Road 38, P.O. Box 29 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or email your resume to: info@slrr.ca

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NF Council Cont from p3

$305 in training and $950 in meetings. Coun. Wayne Good received $19,895. Coun. Fred Perry received $19,8695 Also, Planning Advisory Committee members received for meetings, training, conferences, mileage and expenses: Janice Arthur- $1,580; Gerald Lichty - $3,007; Barbara Sproule - $2543 and Carl Tooley$3697. Expropriation “Expropriation is in the near future,” Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin said during his portfolio report on County Council and the K & P Trail project through North Frontenac. “Some have agreed to sell but some haven’t.” “I think there is always another recourse,” said Coun. John Inglis. “They could go on roads like they did south of Sharbot Lake. “I don’t agree with expropriation.” Don’t believe what you read Coun. John Inglis commenting on an email that suggested the reason part of the area was without power so long after the December, 2021 wind storm was because Bon Echo Park made restrictions governing how Hydro One could trim for power lines. “Hydro One has replied that the email was untrue and the Park never placed restrictions on them,” Inglis said. “Don’t believe everything you read.” Internet at Snow Road Hall Council agreed to new monthly charges of $145 plus HST for internet at Snow Road Hall. “Even when the Hall was closed, people would pull up and use that hot spot,” said Coun. Fred Fowler. Fowler also said that a new cell tower is up at Snow Road but it still needs equipment and power to become operational. “I have my fingers crossed we’ll have cell service by summer,” he said. E-voting again Council passed a motion to join with the other municipalities in Frontenac County to contract for the provisions of electronic voting services (both internet & telephone). “People now need to check that they’re on the voting list,” said Clerk/Planning Manager Tara Mieske. To check that you’re on the voters list, go to voterlookup.ca, a website owned and operated by MPAC. ■

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Friday April 1

SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef. $15 Supper at 5:30

Saturday April 2

BOLINGBROKE - ITALIAN PUB NIGHT 6pm-11:30pm. ABC Hall. Music by DLUX, spaghetti dinner $30. Cash bar, music at 7:30. Proof of vaccination. Advance tickets contact Lynn 613-273-8834 or lynne.

lang1410@gmail.com CLOYNE - MOVING SALE 10am-3pm. 734 Skootamatta Lake Rd. Lots of stuff! Info 613-453-8477 NORTHBROOK - SPRING MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Local shopping just in time for Easter. Vendors contact Maude eventslionscluboflandolakes@gmail.com COVID protocols SHARBOT LAKE - SPRING MARKET & EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS 10am-4pm. Oso Hall.Easter Bunny 12:30-2 Bring your camera! Grab a hot snack & drink, multiple vendors & raffle! First 10 people get a $5 shopping credit. VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church.

SHARBOT LAKE, ON - CHURCH SERVICE 10:30am. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Pastor Chuck Price, founder of “Reapers in the Rain”, will be ministering. Second service 6:30. All are welcome.

DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINER’S CLUB 12pm-1pm. Denbigh Community Hall. $10 RSVP Shelby. Proof of COVID vaccination required.

CLOYNE - GARDEN CLUB 7pm. Barrie Hall. Guest Speaker Bonita Ford

Monday April 4

Wednesday April 6

SHARBOT LAKE - MEMBER’S GENERAL MEETING 7pm. Sharbot Lake Legion.

Friday April 8

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John Trousdale Turns 70 “I had no idea this was coming,” laughed John Trousdale. He returned from a week’s holiday on Friday to find a store full of balloons, treats and prizes. Foodland and Home Hardware staff had taken advantage of John’s absence to organize a highly successful celebration. People crowded in all day to wish him happy birthday, and join the party.

NORTH FRONTENAC COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM FOR 2022 Community Grant Funding demonstrates Council’s commitment to working with local Community Organizations. The goal of the Community Grants Program is to assist in the development and operation of not-for-profit community organizations within North Frontenac Township who provide programs, services or events that promote and/or enhance the overall wellbeing of the community. Applications must be submitted to the Manager of Community of Development annually, prior to April 30"‘ in order to be considered for a grant in the current year’s Budget. Council will consider all eligible Applications during a Council Meeting. The Community Grants Policy and Application Forms are available on the Township’s website at https://www. northfrontenac.com/en/recreation-and-leisure/resources/ Documents/Community-Grants-Fillable-Forms.pdf For more information please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at (613) 479-2231 Ext. 233 or recreation@northfrontenac.ca

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elcome back after two long years,” Mayor Frances Smith told Central Frontenac Council in her opening remarks March 22 as they assembled in Oso Hall for the first time since the Covid pandemic reduced all municipal gatherings to Zoom meetings and Youtube entries. “The internet didn’t always co-operate but we got through.” The meeting was still held electronically with a feed to Youtube but all members of Council except Cindy Kelsey were in attendance as were key staff members. The wide-angle shot left something to be desired but as long as Council members remembered to turn on their mikes, you could tell who was speaking. The audio itself sounded like they were recording in a barn but that’s unlikely to change as echo-proofing a room that large wouldn’t be practical or economically desirable. Remuneration Mayor Frances Smith cost Central Frontenac taxpayers $27229 in remuneration, including a $1,200 expense allowance, plus $1,725 in per diems and $475 in mileage for 2021. Dep. Mayor Nicki Gowdy received $19,885. Coun. Tom Dewey received $17,702. plus $1,500 in per diems and $924 in mileage. Coun. Cindy Kelsey received $17,702 plus $658.08 in per diems. Coun. Victor Heese received $17,702 $1,050 in per diem plus $410.30 in mileage plus $910 per diems and $372 mileage for Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Coun, William MacDonald received $17,702. Coun. Sherry Whan received $15,702 Coun. Brent Cameron received $17,702 The late Coun. Elwin Burke received $11,339 plus $73.12 in per diem and $99.44 in mileage for Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Coun. Phillip Smith received $4,473.68 plus $315 in

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South Frontenac Breaks Ground on New Fire Station by Wilma Kenny

n Friday, March 25th South Frontenac Council, Fire and Rescue personnel and Township staff gathered at 4490 Battersea Road to officially break ground on construction of the new Station 8 fire facility. With a total of 8 stations across the Township, this new building will be of similar design to the Perth Road Station that opened in 2018 and will act as a replacement for the current Station 8 in Sunbury and former station 9 on Burnt Hills Rd. “As one of our most active stations, the additional space that is being added to both the garage bays and training room will be of great use to our fire services,” said Chief Darcy Knott, Director of Fire and Emergency Services. “Since 2018 SFFR has conducted consistent recruitment campaigns to ensure we have enough vol-

unteer fire fighters to maintain our levels of service. While we provide an extensive training program for all recruits, it is also our responsibility to ensure stations are strategically located and designed to bolster our emergency response operations,” explained Chief Knott. The new firehall is being built by Bourgon Construction and will cost approximately $3.3 million to construct. This 7,600 sq ft, single storey facility will contain three drive-thru truck bays and house a variety of emergency response equipment. The new Station 8 will also have a dedicated training area and provide office space for meetings, administrative staff, and Platoon Chief offices. “In addition to the slightly larger building footprint, the other major difference in this new build is the inclusion of several de-

sign elements that will allow the facility to operate more efficiently,” explained Mayor Vandewal. “We are incorporating energy efficient and sustainable elements like roof mounted solar panels, LED lighting, an air-source heat pump, and the potential for net metering with Hydro One in order to offset energy costs.” It is anticipated that the new facility will be completed and ready for active service

in late 2022, until then Station 8 crews will continue to operate out of the Storrington Centre at 3910 Battersea Rd. (current station 8). “At the end of the day, the new firehall truly is a facility built for the residents, and by the residents,” said Mayor Vandewal, “because without the community’s support, none of this would have been possible.” ■

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Private Lane Upgrade Program Now Open The 2022 Private Lane Upgrade Program is now open for submissions! The core objective of this grant program is to improve access for emergency service vehicles. Please visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ for more information, eligibility requirements and to apply!

Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting.

Changes to Garbage & Recycling Collection for Easter All garbage and recycle collection will move one (1) day later for the week of Easter Monday (April 18, 2022). This means that if your regularly scheduled day is: • Monday - Collection moves to Tuesday • Tuesday - Collection moves to Wednesday • Wednesdays - Collection moves to Thursday • Thursdays - Collection moves to Friday Loughborough WDS will also be closed on Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Tenders Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac. • TENDER #PS-2022-11 – Road Sweeping Services - Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by 1:00pm on April 13, 2022 • RFP #CS-2022-01 - Consulting Services for an Administrative Office Expansion Feasibility Study - Sealed or electronic submissions must be received by1:00pm on April 19, 2022. Job Opportunities • Competition #22-12-CS- Payroll Clerk (Temp – 1 year) – Closes April 5, 2022 • Competition #22-14-CS – Finance Supervisor – Closes April 5, 2022 • Competition #22-13-DS – Planner – Closes Tuesday April 5, 2022 For more information on either position, please see the full job posting and description on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: Jillian Wilson, Human Resources/ Legislative Compliance Officer, Township of South Frontenac at hr@southfrontenac.net.

THINGS TO DO Did you get your Community Services & Activity Guide? The 12th Annual Community Services & Activity Guide has arrived! They were sent out with last week’s Frontenac News but are also available at either of our administrative offices in Sydenham or online at www.southfrontenac.net/recguide/ .Give it a read and learn about what’s happening all over South Frontenac! Canada Day in South Frontenac – Feedback Wanted! Canada Day celebrations are cornerstone festivities in South Frontenac and are some of the highest attended events in our community. Due to COVID-19, events have not taken place since 2019 and a lot has changed since then. This has prompted Recreation & Leisure staff to converse with the community regarding Canada Day events and how to proceed with future celebrations. Please take the time visit www.EngageFrontenac.ca/Canada-Day by April 1st to provide your thoughts on this event and help shape the future of Canada Day in South Frontenac.

News & Public Notices Notice of Public Meeting to Consider an Update to Building By-law 2014-26 BE ADVISED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will hold a virtual public meeting on April 12, 2022, at 6:00 pm under the provisions of the Building Code Act to consider an update to the Township of South Frontenac Building By-law pursuant to section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, 1992, and Division C, 1.9.1.2.(1) of the Building Code, 2012. The effect of this change to the building by-law would result in no increase to building fees in 2022 and would establish a more reasonable way to tie increases in building fees to operating costs in future years. For more information, visit www. southfrontenac.net/buildingbylaw/ and view the News and Public Notices page. Centennial Dog Park Reopens Following a brief closure due to unsafe/icy conditions at the Centennial Dog Park in Harrowsmith, Township staff have assessed the area and determined it was safe to reopen, effective March 18, 2022. 2022 Community Grants Applications for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until April 30, 2022. For more information see the website at www.southfrontenac.net/grants/. Storrington Centre Closed for Renovations The Storrington Centre will be unavailable for rent starting April 1, 2022 due to renovations. It is anticipated that the facility will reopen for use in the fall of 2022. For information on other rental facilities, visit www.southfrontenac.net/halls

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Returns to Summer Hours April 7th The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open on March 24th from 3 pm – 7 pm. Starting April 7, 2022, the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham will be open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste. Garbage & Recycling Reminder – 7am Collection Time From time to time, what a resident perceives to be their *normal* time for garbage and recycle collection may change due to internal circumstances which is why residents are asked to ensure their garbage and recycling is curbside by 7 am. When the Township has to use alternative resources to collect garbage and recycling, there may be changes to residents’ collection time. If your garbage or recycling is put out later than 7am, there is a risk that you will miss our collection vehicles and your garbage will not be picked up that week. Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period.

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Food to Feed the Soul! By Kelli McRobert ast week, there was a great gathering of ‘celebrity’ guests at the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC), to join in the 20-year anniversary of the March for Meals Program. Some of the celebrity guests included Mayor Ron Vandewal, Constable Richard Martin from the Frontenac OPP detachment, Steve, the delegated Frontenac Paramedic, and Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for South Frontenac, Louise Fragnito. The guests were offered the opportunity to ride along with a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver and meet a few of the recipients along the weekly scheduled routes. Each of the drivers had approximately 10 community members that they deliver for, and the meal for this day was Hawaiian chicken. Three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) the volunteers deliver healthy meals to residents and they can choose from a variety of menu choices including soup or salad, hot meal with a side and dessert. There is also the option for frozen meals, to supplement the regular delivery. Each meal is carefully packaged by volunteers at the centre, and they take into consideration any dietary requirements which is a refreshing shift from traditional menu choices. Meals run between $6-8.00 and are available to seniors and adults living with a disability. Upon arrival to the Grace Centre, we were each matched with a driver and were provided a folder that contained all the details of our upcoming journey including maps, meal choices, and beautiful hand made cards, created by the Girl Guides, these were being given out to each resident to brighten their day and welcome Spring. Lauren, the volunteer ‘Jill of all Trades’ was quick to identify the incoming drivers, offering short stories and details about each one, and then busying herself with loading and packing up cars for the drivers to head off, like a drivethrough parade of benevolence. I was partnered up with Muriel, and we loaded up the car at exactly 11 am and began our mission with military-like precision. Muriel has been volunteering with the pro-

gram for several years, and she is very familiar with the families along her route and knows the idiosyncrasies of each location in detail. Within a few minutes we were at our first residence and were met by a quiet gentleman outside. He had a wife who was bed ridden so we offered up a creative card with bright flowers painted on it, and the two meals that would provide them with a hot lunch. He thanked us and headed back inside. As Muriel and I walked back to the car she explained that during the pandemic many of the clients would not venture out, and she would be their only contact, albeit masked, during lockdowns and isolation. Weather plays a part th life of a Meals on Wheel's driver as ice storms and blizzards make deliveries treacherous during the winter months. Our route takes us down along Sydenham Road and we venture past Unity, here we get to meet a lovely PSW who welcomes us and shares the custom card with her employer A pleasant fellow with a bright smile whose eyes speak volumes as he wonders who this masked stranger is in his living room. I bid him farewell, and we are off again. A few more kilometers and we hop between homes with long winding drives, homes with seniors living independently, and families sharing spaces, like the father and son duo whose dog Dexter greeted us inquisitively in the yard. At various locations, we asked to take a few pictures, and a lovely lady, with a pretty smile, paused, curious as to why I would want her photo. You look perfect, “I said”, and she chuckled and disagreed, but her smile, as she proudly held up her card, was enough to fill my heart, and she exclaimed “this is the best part of my day, thank you, ever so much.” A few more stops and the ladies converged on the church where they sang Happy Birthday to the Priest as I admired the hand made mats that were being woven out of used plastic milk bags. “They are to protect you from the elements when sleeping on the ground” the volunteer offered,

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