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John Jordan To Represent Ontario PC Party in LFK By Jeff Green

John Jordan, Ontario PC Candidate

ohn Jordan brings two key life experiences to his candidacy for the LanarkFrontenac-Kingston seat in the upcoming provincial election. In 1990, his father Leo won the election, in the old Lanark-Renfrew riding for the Progressive Conservatives. At the time, Leo was about the same age as John is now, after a long career at Ontario Hydro, so John knows first-hand what life as an MPP is like. John has also had a long career before entering politics. He has served as the Executive Director of Connectwell Community Health for almost 20 years. When he was originally hired, it was to run

the much smaller North Lanark Community Health Centre. Over a few short years, integration between 5 agencies led to the establishment of the agency that is now called Connectwell, providing a range of services to a large geographic area, in three counties. “I went from managing a small agency with 20 employees, to heading up the leadership team with over 200 employees, all done through voluntary integration, over a three or four year period. Much of my job was working with local government municipalities, counties, and provincial ministries. We grew as an organisation by working with partners. That part of my old job was what I enjoyed the most, and it is part of my motivation to continue that kind of work in provincial politics,” he said Connectwell provides community-based primary health care, health promotion programs and services, and a range of developmental and social services. It serves communities in Lanark, Renfrew, and Leeds and Grenville counties. He retired from Connectwell last Thursday, just in time to get his campaign for MPP underway. The selection process to find a Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate began over a year ago. The riding association was seeking a candidate to replace Randy Hillier, who was ejected from the PC caucus one year into the current term of government and was not given leave to seek the candidacy for the party again. North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, and Lanark Highlands Councillors were both al-

ready in the race for the nomination when John Jordan decided to throw his hat into the ring. “I was late to the race, so to speak,” said Jordan, in a phone interview this week. “I had big decisions to make around my career first.” He said that while his father, who died in 2015 at the age of 85, always encouraged him to run, “I always said no way. My wife and I had young kids and it wasn't in my career plan to make that kind of change, although I have thought about it a couple of times over the years.” This time, the timing worked out for him. “I may have waited to retire a bit longer, but I am ready,” he said. “I'm happy, the staff are happy.” Ron Higgins ended up pulling out of the running for PC candidate and threw his support to Jordan, in a process that ended last November. Since then, Jordan has continued working full time at Connectwell, but the campaign arrangements have been proceeding behind the scenes. “We are working very hard now, still behind the scenes, but we have our volunteers and signs all ready to go,” he said. A campaign office will be opening soon as well.” He said that his plans for the campaign have not changed because Randy Hillier is no longer in the race, seeking support from the strong block of Conservative voters in the riding. “There are a lot of issues of concern in this election in Lanark-Frontenac Kingston, and that is what I am planning to focus on. I think the party is on track to make the

kinds of improvements to health care that are needed, but the pandemic has shown what we already knew, that long term care, and home and community care for seniors, needs more resources. “Also primary care. There are a lot of orphaned patients in the region, and when you have communities like Carleton Place, the fastest growing population centre in Canada, it only makes it more important to address primary care and other health services.” In the latest census, the population of the Carleton Place census division grew by 16.5%, to almost 14,000 people. Only 3 years ago, a Lanark County population forecast predicted that the population of Carleton Place would grow to 20,000 within 20 years, but the rate of growth has accelerated since then. Although fibre based Internet is well established in population centres like Carleton Place, improvements in Internet service to rural communities is another of Jordan's priorities, as are affordability issues. “Transportation is always an issue in our region. So, when gas prices go up, we feel it. In downtown Toronto, people have options for transportation, here we don't,” he said. John Jordan and his wife Brenda Leah live on the family farm in Montague township (near Smith Falls) where he was raised. They have three adult children and raise beef cattle. He is well known across Lanark County through his work and life experience, but is not as well known in Frontenac County, but he hopes to change that during the upcoming campaign. ■

Thomas Mulder; Ontario Party Candidate in LFK By Jeff Green homas Mulder was seeking a relaxing retirement from his career as a veterinarian with a special interest in veterinary dentistry, which be pursued at his home in Brantford, Ontario. So he moved to Canoe Lake Road in the Bedford district of South Frontenac last fall, and worked with a builder to put up a log home in the woods. He had no intention to get involved in any sort of politics when he moved to the region, and had never run for office in the past. But now he finds himself running for the MPP under the banner of the Ontario Party, which is headed by Derek Sloan, the former Federal Conservative MP in the neighbouring riding of Hastings, Lennox and Addington. “The big thing for me that started the concern,” he said in a phone interview this week, “was some of the COVID policies did not fit with my understanding of science, particularly the vaccine mandate. The vaccine was never intended to stop infection, rather it was designed to reduce severity of the disease, it was never really going to stop spread. The coercion by the federal and provincial governments didn’t add up. My son, who had COVID, no longer needed the vaccine and yet was prevented from going to

university because he was not vaccinated. They took a way his right to choose.” That is what drew him to the Ontario Party. “If there is one word that defines the Ontario Party for me, it is freedom. The message is clear. When it comes to the vaccine, let me choose, for my own health. It's fundamental.” He said that the imposition of the Emergency Measures Act to force an end to the protests in Ottawa back in February was another factor. “When ruling on the injunction to stop the noise of the horns, a Superior Court Justice ruled that it was a peaceful and legal protest. Then the emergency measures came in and the police came in, riding horses through the crowd. It was sad to see that in our own country.” One of the things that attracted him to the Ontario Party was its embrace of freedom of religion. “It was sad to see that it was illegal to gather in a church, a mosque, or a synagogue because of coercive measures, he said. Another motivation for him to run for the Ontario Party is more specific to his Christian faith.

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“As a Christian, I am upset with the bible being referred to as a myth by the Federal Government. Bill C4 [the bill to ban conversion therapy] made it illegal to counsel according to the Bible’s view on sexuality, even to someone who came looking for that kind of information. In Canada we now have legislation that can imprison someone for counselling according the Bible.” The Ontario Party charter recognizes the “supremacy of God and the rule of law”. It also affirms that Canada operates under the Crown, and says that the pursuit of the common good of the people of Ontario needs to respect the “inherited wisdom and sacrifice of previous generations embodied in our culture and traditions.” Mulder said that the party is the fastest growing party in Canada, with new people joining every day. “It is exciting to think that as a new party develops you start seeing people buy in to it. As people plug into the significance of freedom. Freedom should not be a political platform, it should be a part of everything. I am not a politician; I am a veterinarian, but I had to step up to stop what the governments are doing. Last summer Doug Ford said no to a vaccine passport. That's what really gets under my skin, because he knew the soci-

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etal impact of this and the weak science behind it, and he was aware of the risk these coercive measures brought with them, and he went ahead with them any way. “I had no choice but to step up after that.” Thomas Mulder will be hosting an information meeting at the Portland Community Church in Hartington, 5567 Road 38, on Saturday, April 9 from 7pm-9pm. For information about the Ontario Party, go to ontarioparty.ca ■

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Community Support Services in Frontenac County

OP-Ed by Louise Moody and David Townsend ging well at home is a vision for many seniors and their families. It is vital that they receive timely, responsive quality programs and services to support them living independently at home and to address their growing needs as they age in place. Community Support Services, specifically Rural Frontenac Community Services and Southern Frontenac Community Services, are integral partners in supporting seniors to stay in their homes as long as possible. Rural Frontenac Community Services has been providing a range of services for residents in Frontenac County since 1975. They offer an array of services for seniors including hot and frozen meals delivered to a senior's home; housekeeping and respite for seniors needing assistance in their home; transportation for medical appointments and social visits; foot care and an adult day away program for seniors who would benefit from a day away from home with other seniors. Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) has been providing services to the residents of South Frontenac and rural Kingston since 1989. They provide a full range of services; from exercise and social programs through the Grace Social Activity Centre to Community Support Services programs that include: an Adult Day service, Foot Care, hot and frozen Meals on Wheels, a volunteer visiting hospice program, transportation for seniors, Home Making, Home Maintenance and In-Home Respite as well as Diners Clubs, SFCSC's Food Bank and Family Services. Between the two agencies, from April 2021 to December 2021, more than 29,000 meals wheels were delivered by volunteers to seniors at home throughout Frontenac County. More than 130 seniors received 4,798 rides to medical appointments, social events and for shopping. During the pandemic the government has been required to shift its priorities to hospital and Long-Term Care. Now,

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moving into recovery, there is growing concern that there are increasing numbers of vulnerable seniors at risk for not receiving the care they need to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Several clients of the two agencies have expressed how Meals on Wheels has improved their lives. Here are a few quotes from them: "MOW literally saved my life, making me eat again. I'm confined to a wheelchair so cooking is difficult. I'm so impressed with the taste, colour and variety. I've noticed a marked improvement in my health since joining the MOW program.” "I wasn't eating because I didn't know what to cook or what I wanted to eat before MOW. These meals come around noon, hot, smell wonderful and make me want to eat. They are so tasty and very well made up. I couldn't or wouldn't make such healthy, well-balanced meals for myself and certainly not at the price I pay for MOW. I'm

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by Jeff Green. e continue to see evidence of COVID-19 activity, in the region, rising. Our percent positivity rate in testing remains high [20% as of April 4] and so does our wastewater concentration.” Since January the hospitalisation rate in the KFL&A region has been decreasing, although it has been going up over the past two weeks, which is being closely monitored, Dr. Oglaza said. “What's promising is that our evidence from monitoring those individuals, who do require hospitalisation from COVID, have been recovering more quickly. The average length of stay in hospital is decreasing, it is now 2 or 3 days, which illustrates the lower severity of the Omicron variant. I remain optimistic about the future although I am mindful of all of these facts.” He said that the best strategy for individuals, moving forward, is to get vaccinated with all the doses that individuals are eligible for, and to stay home when sick.” “We can also continue to use other measures like we have been using before, such as masking indoors, especially when physical distancing can not be maintained. Although they are no longer mandated, these measures remain a powerful tool that we can use in our communities to protect each other from

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• Hey Sydenham folk ... it’s been a wee bit since yard sales were a thing. A few years back we did a village wide yard sale day. Wonder if there’s any interest in it this year? Maybe plan for sometime in May. I’ll poke a survey out on the Sydenham Facebook page and see what response it gets • Easters coming… it’s so nice to hear the excitement in people’s chatter about finally having families get together for Easter. Sure has been one long haul. But right now, the cases of covid are rising, and locally. Please be smart and careful. We’ve come so far. There are many places in Kingston such as Costco, Shoppers Drug Marts and other locations where you can obtain your free rapid test kits. Doesn’t hurt to test yourself quickly if you intend to be around people especially if they are elderly or immune compromised. • The winter run off has happened the ground is thawing, don’t forget to test your well water, spring is the perfect time to do this. You can grab your water test kits in at KFL&A Public Health on Portsmouth avenue. • I know it’s early but hey we’re Canadian and this gives lots of time. Let’s break a record Sydenham. Best ever Canada day parade. Get your Canada on this year.

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• South Frontenac Scouting will be holding their Pancake Breakfast on Good Friday, April 15 from 8am to 11am. This is a Scout Canada Event and will be held at the Verona Lions Center. All you can eat! Adults $10. Youth (age 3 to 12) $5, under 3 eat free. • Verona Free Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday Service, including Communion on Friday, April 15 at 10 am. Then join them for Coffee House on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10am. • Join SFCS at noon for lunch on Wednesday, April 20 at Southern Frontenac Community Services in the Grace Hall in Sydenham. Lunch will be followed by BINGO. Seating is limited so register today by calling 613 -376-6477 or emailing joanne. silver@sfcsc.ca. Must be 55 years or older to attend. Cost of lunch is $10.00.

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April 7, 2022 have only been able to hold our annual Poppy Campaign in the caption area. Without member support, the Branch may be forced to surrender its Charter. Only members in good standing are allowed to run for office. • On Tuesday, April 5, via Zoom, the Friends of the Napanee River will host guest speaker Michael Mesure, executive Director of Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) who will make everyone aware of many hazards, faced daily, to our native bird population. Those concerned about our depleting bird population and ways we can help them survive should be part of this conversation. For more information, please email info@FriendsNapaneeRiver.ca. • Are your kids interested in acquiring some cooking skills? If so, register them for the “What’s Cooking” youth group program for ages 6 – 12. The four-week program, beginning April 13, will show them how to make pizza, other snacks and much more. For more information email youth@rfcs.ca. • Tuesday night Euchre starts April 5 at 7:00pm at the Kennebec Recreation Centre. Line Dancing is re starting in Sharbot Lake Thursday, April 7, 9:00am to 10:00am. Classes are held in the social room of the United Church (across from Mike Deans). The classes are a lot of fun and everyone is welcome. • RFCS is offering an outdoor program at the Kennebec Trails, Monday, April 25. To register, please email www.keyon.ca. • In person coffee time will begin April 7 at the Arden Church.

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• Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella on the 4th Tuesday in April, May and June, 7pm. A fun, active, meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Everyone welcome in the circle of song. $10 per night, first time free. For Information: Donna 613 353-2889 or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 info@wendyluellaperkins.com. • (Sold Out) 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 613-353-6653. • Th Storrington Lion's are hosting another food drive in support of the Battersea United Church food bank. It’ll be at the Lions Club on April 22nd from 1pm – 5pm. If you can’t make it, consider a cash donation which can be sent to batterseaunited@outlook.com. If you’re in need of support from the foodbank, call 613-353-6609. • The 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. • There will be an all you can eat LobsterFest on May 28th from 7pm – 9pm with a DJ and live music. Tickets are $125 per person and can be reserved by calling Philippe at 613-5832135. • High Tea is back! This event is taking place on June 4th with two seatings: 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and must be reserved no later than May 30th by calling 613353-2257.

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• The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes thanks the community for making their spring Market Extravaganza a total success! Thank you to all the vendors who participated in this event. Check out the pictures on the Club’s FB page. • You know we are coming into warmer weather when the Garden Club is about to meet! All meetings will take place at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne the 2nd Wednesday of each

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• The Land O' Lakes Garden Club will be hosting "Egg-citing Easter Crafts", Wednesday, April 13th at the Lion's Hall in Northbrook, 10am to 12pm. Spaces are limited, please register with Morgan at 613 336 0125 or morganw@larc4kids.com. • EarlyON Playgroups are open in Cloyne (Infant/Toddler) at the North Addington Child Care Centre on Tuesdays, 9:30 to noon. There are two days for Playgroup during the week in Northbrook at the Lions Club Hall: Wednesdays 9:30am to 1pm and Fridays 9:30 to noon. Go to picktime.com to book your time - spaces are limited. For more information, contact Morgan at 613 336 0125. • Do you know a teen 14-19 years of age who knits? Addington Highlands Public Library has a wonderful new volunteer opportunity for teens that can be done at home, while also earning volunteer hours. Knit a hat and earn 2 hours of volunteer time, mittens for 2 hours, scarf 3 hours, slippers 2 hours and socks for 2 hours. Submit as many items as you wish; there is no limit. For full details, visit addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca. • April dates for the Denbigh Community Food Bank are Tuesday, April 12th, and Tuesday, April 26th. Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 for pick up. The Food Bank serves the communities of Denbigh, Vennachar, Griffith and Matawatchan.

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• It’s been a long two years! Bedford Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic invites you to join your friends, old & new, for an afternoon of live entertainment at the Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd., from 1-5pm on April 10th. Guests: $2, entertainers: no charge. Info: Roy Shepherd-613-374-5477. • The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications for the Private Lane Upgrade Program. For more details, go to www.southfrontenac.net/privatelaneupgrade/ • A reminder that the parking lot at the Verona trailhead will be

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• Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, now that warmer weather is here, re-opened their Northbrook boutique on Tues April 5. Their hours are Tues and Thurs from 10:00- 2:00 and I hear there’s lots of stock. Please wear your masks inside so that everyone can stay safe. • This Sunday, April 10 is Palm Sunday and the Rev. Mike Putnam of Selby United Church will lead worship at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook at 1:00, featuring communion. Mike is supervising this church from his location at Selby United Church. All welcome. • Congratulations to Rebecca Kelsey and her partner, Lane Miller of Benson Saskatchewan, on their joint ownership of their house on 20 acres. We’re happy for you folks. • Our own Jill Weese resumed her Burn Baby Burn weight loss classes on Tues and Thurs of this week at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 4:30- 5:30. Give her a call (613-888-8922) for more details. • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Jocelyn Whalenpharmacist from Sharbot Lake whose outstanding service over the years will be forever remembered.

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• Easter Services: Maundy Thursday Service April 14 at 7:00pm at Inverary United Church. Good Friday Service April 15 at 10:00am at Battersea United Church. Easter Sunrise Service April 17 at 7:30am at Gilmour Point. Easter Morning Services – 9:15 at Battersea United and 11:15 at Inverary United. • 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. Umpires Needed for the 2022 baseball season. Umpire clinic on April 23rd in Westport. Interested people need to register through Softball Canada. If you can help out, contact Shawn Pearce at pearcy9@gmail.com or inveraryballpark@gmail.com or 613453-2437. • Library Boxes at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park are now “in service” for your enjoyment! • 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

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Test Your Well Water Getting Tuff & Toned in Sharbot Lake

e are grateful for the coming of spring! The Friends of the Salmon River encourages everyone who uses well water to take good care of their water supply. Early spring is a good time to test your water for bacteria. Melting snow and running water can carry surface contaminants into your well water. A bacterial test is simple, quick and free of charge. See the Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health info below. Some agricultural operations will be spraying liquid manure and/or sewage sludge on their fields after the soil has thawed. This is accepted farm practice, but we need to be aware of possible run-off into our waterways. Resources for Well Owners: Both include how to test your water. Visit quinteconservation.ca and see Source Water Protection or visit kflaph.ca/en/healthy-living/Drinking-Water.aspx . Water bottles for samples are available for pickup at: 14209 Highway 42 in Cloyne. Pick up bottles any time, drop off only between 8:30am and 11:30am on Wednesdays; 1130 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Pick up bottles any time, drop off only between 8:30am and 11:30am on Tuesdays; in Kingston at 221 Portsmouth Ave, pick up and drop off Mon – Thurs, 8:30am -4:30pm, Fridays, 8:30am – 11:30am For more information, contact friendsofsalmonriver5@ gmail.com ■

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at it’s meeting to be held at 1:00 p.m. on May 3rd, 2022 proposes to enact a by-law to Close, Stop Up and Sell to abutting land owners, parts of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of the following properties. All properties now located in the Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington are further described as follows: Landowner (Warlow) On Weslemkoon Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 23, Concession 16 and Part of Lot 23, Concession 16 shown as Road Allowance on Registered Plan 848, Geographic Township of Effingham, more particularly described as RP29R-11058 Parts 8, 9 & 16. Landowner (Glassford) On Weslemkoon Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 27, Concession 3 and Part of Lot 27, Concession 3 shown as Road Allowance on LA 36055, BE 46 and Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 2 & 3, Geographic Township of Ashby more particularly described as RP29R-11031, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. Landowner (Chomisky) Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance abutting Skootamatta Lake, lying in front of Lot 11, Concession 12 & Part of Lot 11, Concession 12, shown as Road Allowance on Registered Plan 892, Geographic Township of Anglesea more particularly described as RP29R10982, Parts 1 & 2. Landowner (Pegutter) On Weslemkoon Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 27, Concession 3 and Part of Lot 27, Concession 3 shown as Road Allowance on Registered Plan 783, Geographic Township of Ashby more particularly described as RP29R-11051, Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4. Landowner (Alkerton) On Ashden Lake, aka Ashby White Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 5, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Ashby more particularly described as RP29R-11040, Part 1. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard.

By Kelli McRobert his week my Frontenac follies took me north to Sharbot Lake Karate to try out the Tuff and Tone classes. I had a front row seat as students were lined up in their crisp white Gi’s proudly displaying their many coloured belts. The Sensei was leading the group through a range of skills that were deliberate, focused, and precise. I could hear the uniforms swish as they moved in unison around the gym. The cushioned floor offering a squeak now and again as they sensed the relationship between feet and floor, and exhaled with determination, emphasizBack Row; Nicole Greenstreet, Lynette Whan, Angie Sergeant, Leslie Merrigan, Candy Claessen ing a move and stance. I watched in the dark- Front row: Sarah Price, Riley Merrigan, Taylor McCullough. ness as they moved with a station was an activity that was timed until you proceeded communal rhythm that was graceful and strong. I enjoyed to the next. Groaning, laughter, and complaints, filled the the questions the students asked as it filled in a few more room with a pleasant banter as we all suffered together, pieces of the puzzle as to what they were doing and why welcoming the companionship after being in lockdown for each movement built upon the next. Kihon (basics), kata so many months. A kinship was forming, as you circled to (forms) and kumite (sparring) were foreign to me, but I the next station and punched out your frustrations with an admit, I enjoyed learning about the discipline of the sport upper cut or a jab. and the power that comes from within as you gain respect It was enjoyable to see the mother and son team as for the masters that can take upwards of 29 years of con- they punched and kicked, with loving taunts from his mom tinuous training to achieve the higher levels of dan. as she told him to hit harder, while the ‘old’ ladies worked Once the karate class was over, the parking lot came the room and showed the younger generation that age is to life as students departed and the next group arrived. but a number! This group were there to tackle the Tuff and Tone sesAs the evening continued, we worked up a sweat, and sion where you blend a mix of kick boxing and aerobic the supportive chants did help as we punched through training. I wandered into the humble entrance of a large the remaining sets of 30 seconds each. Pushing our bodbuilding and was instantly welcomed by the owner Nicole ies just a little bit more and seeing how long we could Greenstreet (Niki), who holds the title of Renshi. With last throughout the 9 circuit stations and 4 boxing chalover 37 years of training, her pleasant smile and warm lenges. Soaked from head to toe, we finished off the hour eyes are deceptive, as she could snap me in two in an in- with some pleasant conversation and then a great group stant. Her journey began when she was 6 years old, and photo to commemorate the evening of getting ‘Tuff, while she became passionate about the training after seeing Toning’! a demonstration at her school. After achieving her black Thanks to the ladies Niki G, Lynette W, Angie S, Leslie belt in 1990, at the age of 12, she then climbed the ranks M, Sarah P, Candy C, Taylor M, and young lad Riley M, to Renshi title (polished teacher -5th dan) in 2016. Her who made me feel welcome and kept me motivated as I style of karate is Shotokan, and the focus is on discipline looked at them with fear, when they told me to punch, kick and self-control which she promotes at her ‘dojo’ with and jab….it was great fun and I look forward to coming various levels and ages of students. back again, soon! Once inside, we gathered in the main gym, the muFor those interested in finding out more about Karasic started, and we began limbering up as Lynette led us te you can check out www.sharbotlakekarate.ca or find through exercises that got our blood pumping and our them on Facebook. The Tuff and Tone sessions will be energy levels boosted. We then moved into a circuit type held Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM at their location of training where we rotated around in sequence and each 1013 Clement Road, Sharbot Lake. ■

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Addressing The Doctor Shortage In Frontenac County I n addition to her role as a family physician at the Sydenham Medical Centre, Dr. Jeanette Dietrich is the lead physician for the Rural Kingston Family Health Organisation (RK-FHO) “Our group represents five clinics, three in Frontenac County and two in Lennox and Addington,” Dr. Dietrich said in a phone interview last week, “and as we are, hopefully, starting to emerge from COVID, which had been quite a time for all of us in family care, we are turning our attention to catching from where we let off two years ago.” A major issue for the RK-FHO, which has only become more relevant with the passage of two years, is doctor recruitment. “We have two clinics in the FHO that have a single physician,” said Dr. Dietrich, “and that is not sustainable. The Verona Clinic is a two-physician practice, and Dr. Gibbens has been the only permanent physician there since 2016. Also, Dr. Bell has been providing admirable service in Sharbot Lake for 51 years, and will need to retire, so that puts a more urgent spotlight on the need to recruit family physicians, which is not easy anywhere and has proved to be even more challenging in rural areas.”

The Family health Organisation met with with Frontenac County politicians in early March to “begin a conversation about how we can work together to promote Frontenac County as a great place to live and work for a family physician.” She also noted that the City of Kingston is attempting to address their own shortage of family physicians with an incentive program. “We realise that we need to dial up our efforts as well.” she said. The meeting in early March was attended by Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, as well as Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle, North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, and Councillor John McDougall from South Frontenac and who is the longtime chair of Kingston Frontenac Public Health. “They did express an understanding of the problem and an interest to work together,” said Dr. Dietrich of the meeting. And the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus met in March as well and elevated physician recruitment to one of their primary goals for the year. The Society of Rural Physicians are holding a continuing education

conference in Ottawa next month, and we will have a booth there to speak about local opportunities.” Because of its location, the Sharbot Lake Clinic is able to access provincial funding for a rural incentive, $92,000 over 4 years, which is something that the other 4 clinics in the Rural Kingston FHO do not have access to. Dr. Dietrich said that township councils will be approached as well. “In a survey of graduating medical students, 55% said incentives were important to them. Young physicians have large debt loads to pay off, up to $250,000, so being able to pay off some of that debt is relevant. But other factors are important as well. 65% of the graduating students who were surveyed said they want to move somewhere that fits their partner’s career plans. So there is a lot to consider when recruiting.” But focusing solely on recruiting in Frontenac and Lennox and Addington would be a mistake, she said. “We need to look provincially as well. Ontario spends the second least amount of money on healthcare in Canada, ahead of

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By Jeff Green only British Columbia, and is 7th in terms of numbers of physicians per capita. And Canada, as a whole, lags as well. Those are all issues that people might consider asking their candidates about during the upcoming provincial election.” She also said that the number of medical school graduates in the family medicine stream is low, and only about half of graduating physicians in the family medicine stream intend to set up a family practice, others are interested in different aspects of medicine or a focused practice, which is necessary for the healthcare system but does not address the shortage of physicians in family practice. Even with these issues at play, Dr. Dietrich said that she is optimistic that with some incentives and promotional materials, it will be possible to recruit family physicians in this region. “The Frontenac area has lots to offer. That's why lots of people are leaving cities moving here, and remote working is another reason for people to come here. Being near a teaching hospital, with the opportunities that come from that, is also attractive.” ■

The Real Estate Market in Frontenac County, Stone Mills and Lennox & Addington. By Dawn Morden, Sales Representative, eXp Realty Brokerage Fewer properties, both homes and land, sold during the first quarter this year than at the same time in 2021. In all five townships, 77 properties were sold, a significant decrease from the same time last year when 224 sold. But inventory has been low this year. There were only 44 homes for sale in our entire region as of March 31, not many for such a large geographic area. The number of days on the market for properties that sold during this quarter increased in most townships compared to this time in 2021. But not many homes were new on the market during the first part of this year. Buyers chose mostly from homes that came onto the market last year and were still available, but by the end of March most of those properties had been sold. As of March 31, fewer than 25% of the homes for sale have been on the market for more than one month. The percent of the asking price that properties sold for this quarter has decreased in most townships compared to the same time in 2021, but it remained above the asking price in most townships. Vacant land sold for just under the asking price in Frontenac County, and over the asking price in Stone Mills and Addington Highlands. There were still a lot of buyers wanting to buy real estate in our area, and they were willing to pay what they had to, to get it. In most townships the average sales price is up this quarter compared to the same time last year. Property sold above the asking price more often than not, and that continued to push prices upwards. But there have been change from our last report. North Frontenac was the most expensive township for buying a home at that time, and it is now the least expensive. However, it was the most expensive loca-

tion to purchase vacant land. A waterfront property in North Frontenac sold there for 1.03 million dollars in this quarter, the only vacant land in all of the townships to sell for over a million dollars. During the same time in 2021 there was also one piece of vacant land that sold for over a million dollars, it was in South Frontenac. Stone Mills took the lead with the highest average sales price for homes, at least partly because one one house sold there for 3.8 million dollars. The only other home to sell for over a million dollars this quarter was in Addington Highlands. During this time in 2021, ten homes sold for over a million dollars in our townships. Here are some market statistics from January 1 to March 31, 2022 (based on MLSTM system data owned by the Kingston and Area Real Estate Association). Number of residential homes and vacant lots of land sold. Average sale price. Median number of days property was on the market. Average percent of the asking price that properties sold for. South Frontenac 14 homes. $671,000. 6.5 days average time on market. 110.7% of asking price on average.. 9 vacant lots. $223,000. 113 days. 97.8%. Central Frontenac. 9 homes. $455,000. 103 days. 108.6%. 8 vacant lots. $166,000. 141 days. 95.1%. North Frontenac. 6 homes. $388,000. 15 days. 100.9%. 4 vacant lots. $431,000. 29.5 days. 95.4%. Stone Mills. 11 homes. $822,000. 7 days. 114%. 8 vacant lots. $234,000. 35 days. 104.5%. Addington Highlands. 4 homes. $636,000. 22 days. 96.1%. 4 vacant lots. $273,000. 85 days. 91.6%. The average sale price is an average of the sold prices of homes that were avail-

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able on the market. But what about the value of homes in general? How has that changed? The Canadian Real Estate Association has a home price index that created a 'benchmark home' for each community. A 'benchmark home' isn't an actual, specific house. It's the most common features (eg. age, type of foundation and roof, number of bedrooms and bathrooms) of all homes in a specific region combined to create an average home for that region. Data is available for one and two storey homes. The following is composite value, an average of the two values. These are benchmark home values for each township in December 2021 and March 2022, and the increase that occurred. South Frontenac. $551,500 to $665,400 (+20.1%) Central Frontenac $316,500 to $359,300 (+13.5%).

North Frontenac $552,400 to $633,500 (+14.7%). Stone Mills $364,400 to $415,700 (+14.1%). Addington Highlands $273,300 to $320,800 (+16.5%). Changes in value to the 'benchmark home' can be used as a baseline to approximate the value of homes in general. If a home was purchased in December 2021, it's value today would reflect the increase in value to the 'benchmark home' in that community over the same time period. The value of the 'benchmark home', and of all homes has been climbing steadily, with a significant increase in the last three months. How long will the market continue this way? Will we see changes to the market soon? Maybe, because interest rates have begun to rise and the number of sales has fallen. But maybe not because inventory

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Card of Thanks

OBITUARY

Thank You ~ Miller

Elliott, Eugene Eric

Bridgen, Glenn Robert Passed away peacefully at Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, Napanee on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the age of 90. He will be greatly missed by his step-daughters and grandchildren. Beloved brother of Donna Wood. Glenn will be missed by his many nieces and nephews as well as his hunting and church families. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Blanche (nee Sproule) Bridgen, brother Gerald Bridgen and sister Elaine Powell. Funeral Service will be held at the Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the chapel. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Glenn’s memory would be appreciated. Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

A belated thank you to paramedics and firefighters who rescued my husband, Wayne Miller, on January 12, 2022, after a car accident. Our family, friends, and neighbours have been very supportive, with food, grocery shopping, transportation, garbage collection, and many more acts of kindness. We have received cards, phone calls, and visits, which we appreciate. Special thanks to Nowell Motors for all their help and guidance. The Doctors and nurses in Bancroft and Kingston gave Wayne outstanding care, and now he is almost back this normal activity. Sincerely, Shirley Miller

OBITUARY Whalen, Jocelyn Thérèse (Swatman)

entered Eternal Rest, on Wednesday, March 30th, with the aid of The Divine Assistance, the care of the medical and nursing staff of Providence Care Hospital and the love of her family. Beloved spouse of Nicholas Whalen. Dear mom to Jacob and Meriel. Loving sister to Charlene Swatman and John (Eden) Swatman. Sister-in-law to Mary (Brian) Stinson, Sister Monica Whalen SP, Paul Whalen, Anne (Brian)Whalen- Knapp, Terry (Cathy) Whalen. Niece to Julie & Jack Lyons, Robert Jones & John Niles. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and cousins both in Canada and the USA. She was a much-loved friend and pharmacist to many. Jocelyn was predeceased by her parents, George and Doris Swatman, and her nephew Christopher Swatman. Jocelyn’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, April 8th from 2:00-8:00 pm, at James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9th, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 490 Days Road, Kingston. (There will be a musical tribute of gratitude and remembrance as well as the rosary before the Mass begins.) Masks are preferred at the Funeral Home and the Church. Cremation will take place after the funeral. Jocelyn’s urn will be buried in the family plot at Mt Olivet Cemetery, Picton, in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to donate in Jocelyn’s memory, may do so on-line, to The Jocelyn Whalen Award, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. To learn more about the award click on the following link: https://www.frontenacnews.ca/ central-frontenac-news/item/15493ontario-college-of-pharmacists-settingup-a-bursary-in-jocelyn-whalen-s-name To donate to the award click on: https://engage.utoronto.ca/site/ SPageServer?pagename=donate#/ fund/1787 OR Jocelyn served as a volunteer at the St Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston. You may donate to the Society by clicking on the following link: https:// www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/58895 Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon her.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of the head of our family, at home in Harrowsmith on Friday March 25, 2022 in his 65th year. Beloved husband and soulmate for 46 years to Cheryl (nee Smith), loving dad to Steven (Connie Meszaros), Duane (Stephanie), and Misty Young. Proud Papa to Lezlie, Dylan, Katie, Emma and Demian, and Great Papa to Jarden and Alexander. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Terry (Lucy), Francis (Kim) and Chris (Effie). Eugene was predeceased by his parents Eric and Georgina (nee KnappTimmerman), father and mother in law Leslie Smith and Alice (nee Duffey) and son-in-law Matthew Burke. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place, family and friends will be received at the Trousdale Funeral Home in Sydenham on Friday April 8, 2022 between the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate Eugene’s life. A private family interment will take place at the Harrowmsmith cemetery at a later date. For those wishing; donation may be made to Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in memory of Eugene. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Penny Martin for all her exceptional love support and guidance over the last few years. Eugene always put family first. He was very proud of his family and instilled the importance of family into his children and all those he knew. He grew up with a love of classic cars, especially his ‘69 Super Bee and Duster. He was a hands on man who liked to tinker around and build things, encouraging his family to join in and learn. He was a very dedicated hard worker and mentor. He always enjoyed life full of jokes and pulling pranks on people. In his down time he enjoyed binging some tv and hanging out with his boys Blackie and Burkley. Eugene will be deeply missed by his wife, children and grandchilden. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

McEwen, David Alexander July 18, 1940 – April 1, 2022

• rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit, carrots, onions, peanut butter. • New washroom building at Ken Garrett Memorial Park will be celebrated and open for viewing on Saturday, April 23rd. Ribbon cutting at 11:00am. The building will be open for viewing till 4:00pm. All are invited! • Inverary Spring Market! Don't miss this event. Over 100 Vendors will be on site on April 30th from 9 – 5 pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Definitely something for everyone! • 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

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VANNESS, Richard Douglas

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Passed away suddenly April 1, in Tamworth in his 54th year. Loved by Mother Joan (David) Father Alvin (Elda) Brother Kevin, Sister Tandy and daughters Rebecca and Ashley. Richard will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place.

In Memoriam Lessard, Fae

In memory of a Wife, Mother and Nana who passed away April 19,2011. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Always Loved and Missed Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Braden, Gavin, Todd, Christina and Reese.

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Monthly Payment Plan – No Interest Passed away at Kingston Health Science Centre in his 82nd year. Beloved father to Dennis (Diana), Allen (Marilyn) and Colleen McEwen. Lovingly remembered by granddaughters Rebecca and Katelyn Duphney and his sister Grace (David) Hough. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at a later date at the Harrowsmith Cemetery. For those wishing; donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association in David’s memory. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

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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.

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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.

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ROOM(S) FOR RENT in new addition; if you help build it. Shared, off-grid home on 6.5 acres. Meals included. Bell Line Rd. 613-4836993

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

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.

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.

is looking for the following positions: Assistant Cook (April 18th September 3rd or October 30th): • $18/hour (40 hours per week) • Minimal dishwashing • Newly constructed kitchen Prep Cooks (June 25th - Sept. 3rd) • $16/hour (35 hours per week +) • Minimal dishwashing Maintenance Worker and Cleaner (2 positions) • $16/hour (35 hours per week +) For interest or more information please contact director@rkycamp.org or call 613-375-6295

COUNTRY VIEW CARE is looking to add to our team. If you are compassionate, caring and enjoy seniors, we are looking for someone for nights. 2-4 per week. Please drop off resume at 9504 Road 38, Godfrey.

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HUNTING

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SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICE 40 years experience. Repairs, home construction/ renovation including window installation, tile, siding, plumbing etc. No job too small. Call Lloyd Hartwick 613 -539-2544. PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

TOWING

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Sharbot Lake

Family Health Team

Full Time Reception (Temp) This is a split contract with three days for SLFHT and two days for Peter W. Bell Medical Professional Corp. (Bell Corp). The contract ends March 31, 2023. The medical receptionist supports the clinical and program staff with reception duties at the front desk and general clerical assistance. The receptionist is the first contact between the public and the clinic. It is essential that the receptionist communicates with respect, empathy, diplomacy, and tact. Qualifications: • Reputation for tact, diplomacy and discretion, and strict observance of confidentiality of office and patient information. • Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal). • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and to function well within a team environment. • Demonstrated good organizational skills including appropriate prioritization of tasks • At least 2 years of medical office administrative and/or receptionist experience. • Certificate in medical office administration is an asset. • Computer knowledge, experience with electronic medical records an asset We offer a collegial, collaborative atmosphere with a commitment to employee and organizational development, along with a competitive salary. We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be able to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or will be prior to commencing work with a patient population who are at high risk for infection. Please email your cover letter, resume, and any questions to Deborah.Krause@ kingstonhsc.ca , Executive Director Sharbot lake FHT. Application deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022. Candidates requiring accommodation for the interview process are invited to state this at the time the interview is scheduled.

Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator (Rate of Pay: $24/hour)

Southern Frontenac Community Services is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community. The Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator (HPCC) oversees a volunteer based program to deliver palliative and bereavement support throughout the communities of Frontenac County and Addington Highlands. The Coordinator provides outreach to clients, trains and supports a team of volunteers matched to provide in-home support. The HPCC works with partner organizations to provide support programs to clients and their caregivers. This is a temporary full-time contract position, 35 hours weekly until June 30, 2022. Work location may be shared between the Sydenham, ON office and a northern township location. Primary Duties: • Provide recruitment, training and direction to a team of volunteers • Communicate with clients, provide listening support, match clients with volunteers, and make referrals to other professionals • Support all administrative aspects of the program, including maintenance of volunteer and client files • Collaborate with other organizations to establish Support Groups • Maintain and nurture community partnerships Please reference our website for a more detailed job description: https://www. sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities Requirements: • A clear understanding of hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement • Experience managing and mentoring volunteers • Post-secondary education relevant to the position • Successful completion of a Hospice Ontario or equivalent training program • Comfortable with difficult conversations, including topics related to death and dying • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs • Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently throughout program catchment area The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to chantal. tyrell@sfcsc.ca with Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator in the subject line by April 18, 2022. We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – please notify Chantal Tyrell if you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Friday April 8

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

Saturday April 9

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Tuesday April 12

ARDEN - EUCHRE 7pm. Kennebec Recreation Centre

Wednesday April 13

VERONA - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10am. Verona Free Methodist Church. Communion included. VERONA - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Verona Lions Hall. Hosted by South Frontenac Scouting. All you can eat! $10 Youth $5, under 3 free.

Saturday April 16

Thursday April 14

HARROWSMITH - 1ST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 10am-2pm. Centennial Park. Hosted by Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs. Food, photo booth, raffles & puppies! Tickets on eventbrite.

Friday April 15

BATTERSEA - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 7:30am. Gilmour Point Beach. VERONA - EASTER SUNDAY COFFEE HOUSE 10am. Verona Free Methodist Church.

CLOYNE - GARDEN CLUB 7pm. Barrie Hall. Guest Speaker Bonita Ford CLOYNE - EASTER EGG HUNT 4pm. Meyers Cave Resort. Below 6 4-4:30pm, 6-12 5-5:30, Easter Games 5:30-6:30 (parents can play) INVERARY - MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 7pm. Inverary United Church.

Sunday April 17

Wednesday April 20

GODFREY - BEDFORD GOSPEL/BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL OPEN MIKE 1pm-5pm. Glendower Hall. Info Roy Sheppard 613-374-5477

BATTERSEA - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10am. Battersea United Church. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Cranberry Chicken, $15 Supper at 5:30

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What’s Up in the Night Sky? April 2022 by Fred Barrett

Sunday April 10

great new home, this is the answer! Call Shirley O'Neil at 613353-2257. • 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. For more information, call or text Mark at 613-929-7377. • The Call is out for summer swim instructors! South Frontenac Township is offering a full complement of summer swim and day camp programs in 2022. Application date has been extended to April 13th. The “returning student” requirement has been waived for 2022 season. The Township is offering a bursary for swim instructor (re)certification training fees. For more info, contact Recreation & Leisure Services staff by email or call 613-376-3027 ext. 2231. • Our Lakes - Enjoy the free, super-sized April issue of Our Lakes. This issue is packed with information about a few of the wildlife warriors around Our Lakes and beyond in our spotlight of wildlife rescuers. https://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/ April-2022-Our-Lakes.pdf.

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• 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 613885-8543 or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca. • Tay Valley’s Climate Change Working Group meets this Friday at 10am. This meeting is open to the public via their GoToWebinar platform. Go to their website to see the agenda, and in the agenda is a link to click on that will bring you into the meeting. Tayvalleytwp.ca

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reat news! The Webb Space Telescope is open for business. After an incredibly complicated journey and a complex mechanical opening from its compact storage configuration in the Ariane rocket nose cone, it’s now taking its first pictures. We can look forward to many fundamental new discoveries about the origins of the universe. There are a few special events to be on the lookout for this month. The Lyrid meteor shower runs from April 14 to the April 30. It peaks on the night of the 22nd. Its radiant rises in late evening above and to the right of the bright star Vega at the top of the constellation Lyra. On the night of the peak, the radiant will be about 30 degrees above the horizon after midnight and will afford a few hours of meteor observing before the Moon rises in early morning. Meteor watching is always better in the hours before sunrise, but don’t forget that Lyrid meteors can be seen tracking across the sky every night during the peak period. Look to the eastern horizon an hour before dawn early in the month. Venus, Mars and Saturn will be prominent and constantly shifting their appearance and position with every new morning. It culminates on the 24th when Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn are in a line above the horizon. A crescent Moon joins them soon after. Also, use your binoculars to look for Neptune. It’s only half a degree away from Venus. Mercury should be easy to spot in the west soon after sunset by the 9th. On the 16th, it’s about 5 degrees above the horizon and lingers for more than an hour before it sets. To finish the month, on the 30th Venus and Jupiter make a spectacular show. They are both brilliant and less than half a degree away from each other. Look through your binoculars for 3 of Jupiter’s prominent Galilean moons – Io, Ganymede and Callisto. Europa is

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shy and is hiding behind Jupiter. The last observing opportunity is a comet. You will need at least your binoculars or a low power telescope. After the 23rd or 24th, the comet C/2021 03 PanSTARRS appears above the western horizon shortly after sunset and below and to the right of the Pleiades star cluster. It climbs higher in the sky every night and moves closer to the Pleiades. Guessing a comet’s brightness is always difficult but this one is forecast to be quite prominent. Give it a go! Find Orion, and then look up to the right for the red star Aldebaran in the star cluster called the Hyades. Next go a little further to the Pleiades. Search below for the comet. Monthly Highlights: April 4: Mars passes just below Saturn in the early evening; April 7: The Moon is at Apogee – 402,090 Kms; April 9: First quarter Moon; April 10: Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, was launched on this date 65 years ago; April 16: This full Moon is called the Birds Lay Eggs Full Moon. Also is known as the Full Sugar Maker Moon and the Full Frog Moon. Have fun; make your own name up but it has to refer to something that happens in nature at this time of year. Apollo 16 launched for the Moon fifty years ago on this date; April 19: The Moon is at Perigee – 363,024 Kms; April 22: Lyrid meteor shower peaks; April 23: Last quarter Moon; April 24: Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn are in a line an hour before sunrise; April 26: The moon passes 4 degrees south of Venus at 10 pm EDT and 4 degrees south of Neptune at 11 pm; April 27: The Moon passes 4 degrees south of Jupiter at 4 am EDT; April 30: New Moon. Venus is half a degree above right of Jupiter in morning twilight. Have a look at these links for information and upcoming events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve: www.northfrontenac.com/en/open-for-business/darksky-preserve.aspx# www.visitfrontenac.ca/en/explore-and-do/dark-skypreserve.aspx Useful books, star charts and related items for beginners and through to advanced amateurs can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www. rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know what you’re finding in the sky, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the emails and the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@ sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred ■

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SHS Junior Golden Eagles Volleyballers remain undefeated, win KASSAA By Jeff Green o say that the Junior Golden Eagles Girls Volleyballers were dominant among the teams in the Kingston Area Secondary Schools Athletic Association (KASSAA) this year would be an understatement. The team got off to a good start, but improved from there. They lost only one set in each of their first two matches of the season, beating Frontenac SS, and Marie Riviere, 3 sets to 1 back in December of 2021. When the season picked up again in early February, the team really hit its stride. After beating Holy Cross 3-1 to start the second half of the season, they won the rest of their games, in the regular season, without dropping a single set, sweeping Ernestown, Kingston Secondary, Lasalle, Bayridge, Napanee, Granite Ridge, Loyalist, and Regiopolis in the process. The playoffs were much the same story. They defeated Regiopolis 3-0 in the quarters, Loyalist 3-0 in the semis, and Kingston Secondary in the finals, again by a 3-0 score. During the regular season they won 33 of 36 sets that they played, including the final 24 sets, and then

won all 9 sets in the playoffs, a streak of 33 sets in a row between February 15 and March 31st.

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Upcoming Meetings • Committee of the Whole Meeting – April 12, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – April 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – April 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm

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. Recreation & Leisure Summer Student Position Updates (Swim & Day Camp Positions) Recruitment for the Swim & Day Camp summer position application deadline has been extended to April 13, 2022. The ‘returning student’ requirement has also been waived for the 2022 season (you do not need to be returning to school in September). South Frontenac is also offering a financial bursary for swim instructor (re)certification training fees. Learn more and apply at www.southfrontenac.net/careers. Any questions can be directed to Recreation & Leisure Services staff by email to tlaprade@southfrontenac.net or by calling 613-376-3027 ext. 2231.

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. 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/.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot – Returns to Summer Hours April 7th 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. 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.

THINGS TO DO Touch the Truck is Back! The 2022 Touch the Truck event is happening on Wednesday, May 4th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Public Services facility located at 2490 Keeley Road. Join South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, the Public Services Department, Frontenac OPP, and Frontenac Paramedic Services for this fun, free event! Aligned with Emergency Preparedness Week, Touch the Truck will feature educational information, kids activities, and of course, lots of big trucks and equipment to explore. There will be a cash BBQ by donation, with proceeds going to the United Way KFL&A and a stuff-the-truck food drive in support of the Southern Frontenac Community Services food bank. For more information email recsupport@southfrontneac.net or call 613-376-3027 ext. 4447. 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!

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 Reduced Load Period on Township Roads – March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that most roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads from the period of March 1 – April 30 each year. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle or trailer shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

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Wood-en It Be Nice to Spoon By Kelli McRobert ecently, I was invited for a lovely visit to a local carver who has been creating works of art for over 30 years. Dennis Foeller is an artist who creates carvings from images he sees in his head. Yes, I mean he ‘dreams’ things up and can then recreate them with intricate detail out of pine and other materials. Some of his creations include paddles, oars, and beautiful mirrors. I was curious as to how he got started and he noted that he had been a lithographer for over 35 years. I quickly came home to Google what exactly that involved and found that it is the “process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing”. *Oxford Dictionary History reports that Lithography was ‘accidentally’ invented around 1796 in Germany by a Bavarian playwright so he could duplicate his music. When you do a bit more digging you find that many of the terms related to lithography are artist, carver, cutter, and sculptor, so it only seems apt that Dennis comes by this naturally and has mastered his talent of creating art that requires patience and precision. Upon arrival to his modest home located in Sharbot Lake, Dennis, a former carpenter, is welcoming and friendly, and I get a personal tour of his in-home workshop where the light cascades in through well-placed windows and floods into the small workshop just off the sitting room. His comfortable overstuffed chair is worn with the hours spent chiseling and chipping out small pieces of pine as he crafts a spoon, a dream catcher, or a customized wooden book. His shelves and walls are packed with movies, books, and photos, wood chips lay scattered at his feet as he explains his process and how some projects take him upwards of 60 hours to complete. “Last year was a good year”, he exclaims as he notes that he sold “27 paddles and 16 obliques”, a larger project that he works on in his ½ basement. Paddles

lined the warm kitchen and fresh sandwiches had been made for a shared lunch as he told his story of moving to Sharbot Lake 11 years ago to be closer to family. His eyes light up as he explains how he comes up with some of the concepts, like taking broken, roadside posts and carving them into cheeky squirrels carrying their nuts, or owls who stand tall rising up from a weathered base ----wise, alert, and attentive. As we explored more of his treasures like the well-worn books, carefully ridged with a blade saw so each page looked worn and tactile, he recounted tales of love and loss, each story captured in a moment of time, with each gouge, and carving in the round. Two inquisitive ducks, watched, peering out from the corner of the room, as crafted book ends held up wooden masterpieces, each one titled to tell a tale of a time or memory of yore. This early riser shares a passion for nature and his property is host to many deer and other wildlife, he explains that they “know it is safe to come here, they will not be hunted” he jokes. As mentioned above, there are certain aspects to someone who is creative and has experience working with his imaginative brain, and Dennis does not limit his creativity to wood. A self-proclaimed poet, Dennis has been writing poetry and publishing articles for many years as he shares his home with Ginger, the 18-year-old marmalade kitty, who made a special appearance between naps and snacks, and accepted a pet from me with cat like disinterest. As we were nearing the end of our luncheon, Dennis brought out a few more items that demonstrated his ability to transform a piece of pine into a tangible tool. Intricately woven spoons were carefully laid out on the floor, each one a unique and customized piece, with hearts, insignia, and maple leaf’s, adorning the handles. A carved fork and spoon were on the footstool, a recent project that he saw in a magazine and then recreated with ease. Hours of work go into each one from conceptual idea to finished product.

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