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The Frontenac News, PO Box 229, 1095 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-3150 info@frontenacnews.ca www.frontenacnews.ca more older patients and our doctors also take care of 59 Pine Meadow patients (out of 64 beds).”

She said that while seniors are about 19 per cent of the population in Ontario, Addington Highlands and area is about 31-33 per cent.

“Maybe the locums (locum tenens or temporary replacement doctors) are just the way it is,” said Coun. Helen Yanch.

“But who’s going to pay the $1,000 a day and who’s going to do the follow-up?” said Powell.

Powell said lobbying higher tiers of government would be good but she didn’t feel it was her place given her position.

“I don’t get into politics,” she said.

“But we can,” said Fritsch.

Hook volunteered to take up the search.

“I’ve been involved in marketing my whole working life,” Hook said. “I’d like to get involved if you’ll let me.

“I’d like to recruit a doctor — maybe two.”

Age Friendly Community

Following a presentation from Charlotte Dafoe, Council agreed to forming a steer-

1pm. There will be a free lunch, crafts and games. The Easter Egg Hunt will be lots of fun. Remember if the weather is not suitable for outside activities, then it will be moved to the Denbigh Hall. Please let me know if you have any news or events you • would like to share.

GODFrEY

Kelli McRobert kattgrrrl@gmail.com

Community High Tea will be held at the Storrington Lions • Club at 2992 Princess Road, Inverary on May 13th at 1pm. 25.00 per person, reservations are required at 613-3532257.

March 31st is the Community Food Drive from 1-5 PM at • the Storrington Lions Club in Sunbury, and there is some freezer space still available. Donations may also be etransferred to batterseaunited@outlook.com.

Youth Dances are back at the Storrington Lions Club Hall • from 7-10pm, 5.00 per student open to grades 5-8. DJ, Canteen, Supervision. Fridays!

Congratulations to SF Stocksport on the new covering go- • ing up at Centennial Park for their sport! Well done!

Warm weather is just around the corner! Learn more about • choosing the right life jacket to keep you and your loved ones safe: https://tc.canada.ca/.../choosing-lifejackets-personal... Learn more about the Swim to Survive program: https:// www.lifesavingsociety.com/.../swim-to-survive.aspx. Thanks to Sue Peters for the reminders!

Make a difference. Become an Ontario #FireRanger and • help keep our communities safe. 2023 FireRanger applications are still open! Learn more and join the team! ontario. ca/fireranger

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Gregg Hamelin

613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

Need help with your Income Tax? South Frontenac Community Social Centre has volunteers who can complete your ing committee in order to apply for grants to have a study done aimed at Addington Highlands becoming an age-friendly community.

“My husband and I just moved back and would like to age here,” she said.

Coun. Kirby Thompson was in favour of the proposal.

“I think it’s a good idea and I’d also like to have a steering committee,” Thompson said.

However, Coun. Ken Hook was a bit skeptical.

“I’ve never been a fan of consultants,” he said. “You spend a lot of money for something that sits on a shelf and you never have enough money to do something anyways.”

A study would look at things like the County’s small home community pilot, the creation of a vulnerable citizen’s list and rationalization for the continued provision of emergency services for the area.

Bank of Montreal Closing

Reeve Henry Hogg informed Council that he’s been notified that the Bank of Montreal will be moving its operations to Tweed from Northbrook after 58 years.

There will be a public meeting May 31 in the Lions Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. No self-employment, business or rental income. Pick up a tax envelope at our main entrance, fill out the forms and drop it off to us with all your tax slips inside. Our volunteers will contact you if more information is required and your return will be filed electronically. We'll call when your paper copy is ready for pick up. How easy is that! For more info, call Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext 308.

Thursday, April 6, 2023, is Diners Club at the Verona

• Free Methodist Church. A delicious meal of hickory smoked baked ham from Seed to Sausage, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake dessert. Just $10 per person. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 613-3766477 ext 303 or email Joanne . Be sure to let us know of any diet restrictions, gluten free, diabetic or other.

Friday, April 7, 2023, there will be a Youth Dance at the • Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 19:00 - 21:30 PM. For public school children. Cost is $6.00. For more information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, April 16, 2023, TAKE OUT turkey dinner, at • the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase cut-off date of Wednesday, April 12. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Hartington and the Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more information call 613-3722410.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is the Craft & Bake Sale. New • location is the Golden Links Hall at 4186 Colebroke Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Thirty vendors, home baking and a light lunch from 09:00 AM to 14:00 PM

The Harrowsmith S & A Club is happy to offer a FREE, two-day First Aid Certification Course on May 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday) from 9am to 4pm with 1/2 hour for lunch. The course will be at 4041 Colebrooke Road in Harrowsmith, Ontario. There is a $10 registration fee to sign up, which is refundable upon completion of the course. The course is presented by Mark Rodgers from the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. We would like to thank the township of South Frontenac for sponsoring this event. This is a great opportunity to become certified. There are only twelve spaces, so book as soon as possible. Contact harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com attention Penny.

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