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Delegation asks Central Frontenac to donate $50,000 to Pine Meadows By Craig Bakay
News — Rev. Jean Brown and Pine Meadows Family Council Chair Brenda Martin were at Central Frontenac Council’s regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake asking for $50,000. Brown said part of their reason for being there was to “correct a mistake in voting at Frontenac County Council” which she blamed squarely on the shoulders of North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins and Central Frontenac’s County Council representative Coun. Tom Dewey. Late last year, representatives from Pine Meadows Nursing Home approached Frontenac County asking for $125,000 to help make up a shortfall (specifically for new windows) incurred during a recent expansion at the Northbrook facility. Frontenac County Council turned down the request citing the fact that Pine Meadows isn’t in Frontenac County and donating to it would set a precedent that could affect union negotiations at its own Fairmount Home. County Council did acknowledge that many residents of North and Central Frontenac opt to go to Pine Meadows over Fairmount for a variety of reasons, perhaps the most important being its proximity to those Townships. Later, North Frontenac Council voted to contribute $25,000 to Pine Meadows. “I encourage Frontenac County to re-visit their vote,” Brown said. “There was a betrayal felt by constituents and I felt deeply devastated.” Despite Brown’s criticism of him, Dewey seemed prepared to entertain the delegation’s It wasn’t really planned that way, but last weekend’s open mike at the Legion in Arden request, albeit not at the level they were asking turned into a Merle Haggard tribute. Jimmy Dix, Lionel Grimard and Larry Burney did I’m for. A Lonesome Fugitive. Photo/Craig Bakay “I’ve already stated my reasons for not
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supporting this at the County level because of the precedent it would set,” Dewey said. “But, I’m not prepared to throw the baby out with the bathwater and could be prepared to support it at the Central Frontenac level. “Although not at $50,000 because any contribution would be subject to our budget.” Dep. Mayor Bill MacDonald said he wouldn’t be in favour of any long-term commitment. “I’m not in favour of tying the hands of future councils,” he said. “We also have to keep in mind that we have people going to Lanark Lodge, Selby . . . people going in all directions.” Coun. Victor Heese asked if seniors housing is the mandate of counties and was concerned about precedents for the Township in areas it’s not responsible for. “There’s no question this is a worthy cause but if we contribute to this, we’re going to have these presentations all the time,” Heese said. “For example, there is no passing lane on Hwy 7 in Central Frontenac but it’s not our mandate to provide one.” “Victor is right, seniors housing is the responsibility of the County,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “However, this Council can make a grant to whomever we choose. “(But) I’m the opposite of (Coun. Dewey), I supported it at the County level (but not at the township level). “The vote wouldn’t have passed anyway if the Mayor of South Frontenac had been present as he has two votes. I think you need to make this pitch to South Frontenac and the Islands to see if you can change their votes.” Council did vote to consider the request in budget deliberations. PRE-SPRING
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Parham Library needs another $35,000 to bring it up to KFPL standards, says Mayor News — “We need to get $35,000 into the budget for the Parham library,” Mayor Frances Smith told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. The revelation came from a meeting the Mayor had with Kingston Frontenac Public Library board members and staff at the new facility, as well as a letter from Claudette Richardson, board chair. The bulk of the $35,000 will go to new shelving, which needs to be lower and wider than conventional shelving for accessibility requirements, but also includes $3,000 for a book return drop-box. Also part of the shelving cost is anchoring it into the concrete floor, said Central Frontenac Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven. “We are talking about a post-disaster building here,” Neven said. In Richardson’s letter, the board said the Township is responsible to pay for “equipping and furnishing of the Parham Branch and any other associated costs, including but not limited to shipping, installation and taxes. The equipment and furnishing will conform to the standards set by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.’ According to the letter, the Township is also responsible for funding ongoing operating costs, including an intrusion alarm, utilities, snow clearing, insurance and cleaning. Also, the Township is
responsible for monitoring and responses to any alarm calls. In return, KFPL will fund the installation and ongoing costs of a personal alarm, telephone and internet/wifi access. KFPL will also supply the computer equipment and assume all related costs including maintenance, service and software licencing, as well as fund six hours of operation per week. However, it was another paragraph, which read in part “if performance measures (set by KFPL) do not meet benchmarks, then the branch will close and the furniture and equipment will be moved to the new facility in Mountain Grove” that concerned Coun. Phillip Smith. “I wonder about the language of the letter, having Mountain Grove in there,” Smith said. “I wonder if they’ve got something in mind and are just stringing us along.” There are plans for a new library facility attached to the firehall in Mountain Grove but no building date has been set and it is not expected to be part of the 2016 budget. Smith did say that if there was not enough usage of the Parham branch to keep it open, the shelving could conceivably be moved to any new Mountain Grove branch. In a 2006 report, KFPL had proposed closing three of the four library branches in Central Frontenac (Arden, Mountain Grove and Parham) in favour of a new, larger facility to be built in Sharbot Lake.
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New owner for Kingston’s Marine Museum & dry dock property By Bill Hutchins
News – Kingston’s mayor is reacting cautiously to news the marine museum and dry dock land has been sold to a local developer. “I’m cautiously optimistic. From what I’ve heard there’s some interest in keeping the marine museum at its current location, which is good news.” Local developer Jay Patry has purchased the 1.5 hectare waterfront site for just over $3 million – one year after the federal government declared it surplus and put it up for sale. Up to a dozen companies expressed interest in buying the property at 55 Ontario Street.
Councillors say Patry has indicated that he plans to build a residential high-rise on a portion of the site, which includes the historic museum building, 1890s dry dock and nearby wharf. “It’s a piece of land that can really help define the city. So what goes there is really important,” remarked Coun. Adam Candon. But concern was also expressed over the developer’s ability to clean up and repair the site, with its crumbling docks and contaminated soil. “Presumably the federal government told the developer everything he needs to know and he was still willing to pay for it. I was a
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pires at the end of 2016. The attraction may need a greater municipal subsidy to help pay rent to the new private owner. Paterson says he looks forward to discussing a partnership with the new owner. “My hope is there’s some sort of arrangement that can be worked out between the marine museum and the new owner to keep it in its current location.” The museum houses one of the most extensive marine collections in Canada with 3,000 artefacts, 11,000 books, 40,000 ship’s plans and 15,000 images - along with a retired coast guard icebreaker that’s moored in the dry dock. The mayor says he was not informed in advance about the high-profile sale by the federal government, and learned about it through the media. Coun. Hutchison expects it will be another two or three years before the city sees any form of high-rise apartment development plans. “I don’t know if there’s much support for a hirise there because how much space would be left? These are all questions that would have to be answered in whatever proposal the developer comes forward with.” “It’s going to be really important to do a lot of public consultation and it’s important to seize the opportunity. I think whatever (Jay) Patry does reflects well on the community. I do hope we can hit a home run,” said Coun. Adam Candon. Mayor Paterson is taking a wait-and-see approach in navigating the future of the museum and dry dock. “We certainly not committing to anything at this point but we are open to discussions.”
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2033. “So we have to be concerned east-west transportation link. While no one wants a repeat of about over-building and having capital projects that people will have to the Nipigon experience, support for pay for even though the city won’t be Kingston’s costliest ever road project seems tenuous and may yet heave growing.” With every argument of why the apart from the weight of its own pobridge isn’t needed, supporters can litical and public pressure. counter with reasons why it is. A string of close votes indicates the bridge faces a bump road to get to the Tankless Home ‘shovel ready’ HeaTing sysTem stage before this council term exWith a thermal efficiency pires in 2018. But Mayor Paof up to 97%, this terson, a bridge matched combo offers a supporter, isn’t real ‘green solution’ that worried by the can dramatically lower slim margin of home heating costs. winning votes. He believes a majority of council reflects the majority will of Kingstonians to complete the
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18 months was a very close 7-5. (Coun. Laura Turner, who was absent, likely would’ve supported the project to make it 8-5.) Five councillors remain strongly opposed, not just to the design contract, but to the very need for a new link connecting Gore Road and John Counter Boulevard. Coun. Rob Hutchison is one of them. “I don’t think there’s overwhelmingly support for the third crossing actually. There’s probably more opposition than people generally realize, even on the east side of the river, especially the closer we get to actually doing it.” He calls the bridge a “span to sprawl” and says even though the city has invested millions of dollars on the environmental assessment that laid the groundwork for a bridge, plus land purchases at the bridge landing points and the bridge design, it’s not too late to pull the plug. “There’s $60 million or $70 million to come,” he said, referring to the city’s one-third share of the actual construction cost should other governments decide to pony up funding. Coun. Hutchison also warned the city’s population, based on recent studies, will start to decline in
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Editorial – Several people in Kingston were watching with interest when a newly-constructed $106 million bridge buckled in the northern Ontario cold a few days ago, temporarily severing the Trans-Canada Highway. The Nipigon River Bridge north of Thunder Bay, described as the only road between eastern and western Canada in this part of the country, heaved apart January 10. For Councillor Ryan Boehme, it was a chilling reminder of the cost and complexities of designing a bridge - just like the one Kingston wants to build over the Cataraqui River. Two days after the Nipigon bridge problems, city councillors debated whether to pay a higher price to have a professional firm design their own bridge span. Coun. Boehme says Kingston doesn’t want a repeat of the “embarrassment” in northern Ontario. “It went to the lowest bidder,” he said of the buckled bridge. It was a timely argument that bol-
stered the case of those who favoured hiring J.L. Richards at $2.3 million to complete the preliminary third crossing design, one million dollars more than what other firms had bid on the contract. Skeptics questioned why the city shouldn’t accept the lowest price. While staff said all five competing firms have solid credentials, the proposal by J.L. Richards was far superior based on its experience, work plan, consultation and risk assessment. In other words, the financial aspect is only a small component of the overall contract. Pay more now, and the city should minimize the risk of unexpected delays or cost overruns down the road, council was told. The winning firm presented a more thorough plan to consult with government agencies such as Parks Canada, the federal government department that controls the waterway, while offering to do more detailed geo-technical studies of the riverbed where the support columns for the 1.1 kilometre bridge will be anchored, according to staff. Most councillors left the Jan. 12 meeting convinced the cheapest price doesn’t always guarantee the best results. They went with the highest bid based on the advice of their in-house experts. Even so, the vote to proceed with the bridge design work over the next
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Dealing with the SADness kid to venture outside. The main reason I dislike winter, however, is something I have never shared before in a column. The truth is, winter makes me really SAD –both literally sad and SAD as in the medically recognized psychological condition of seasonal affective disorder. From mid-February-ish until around November, I am a (relatively) normal, happy human being, but for almost four months of the year there are simply not enough hours of daylight to support my mental health. Cold, dreary days filled with snow, freezing rain and the like are the worst. I’m irritable and unproductive; all I want to do is stay in bed and sleep until the sun returns. Even fun things I would normally be excited about – meeting a friend for lunch, doing a really cool interview for a story, going on a road trip with the fam., etc. – have little appeal. I think I have felt this way for most of my adult life, but I never realized SAD was ‘a thing’ until several years ago. I read about it on a blog and began to research further. Most experts agree that the most effective way to combat SAD is “light therapy�. Basically, you sit next to a light box that mimics the sun’s rays for 30 minutes a day and your mood will improve. I looked into buying one of these lights last year but it was quite pricey and I found it hard to justify the expense. (That could also have had something to do with the fact that it was a sunny day in March – not exactly my lowest moment as far as SAD
goes.) Plus, despite all the articles I’ve read, I’m still a little sceptical about the ultimate effectiveness of the lights. If anyone out there has had a successful experience with one, I’d love to hear from you. What I’ve personally found to be most effective is exercise, especially yoga and running. In fact, I’d say part of the reason for my SAD is that I do a lot less outdoor running (read: none) when there’s snow and ice on the ground, which equals both less time outdoors and fewer endorphins/ happy chemicals for my brain. A sunshine vacation – even the anticipation an impending one – can also go a long way. I talked in my last column about how for the first time in several years we will not be escaping to the Caribbean in 2016. I’m trying very hard not to get pouty about this (it’s a terrible, first world problem, I know) but the truth is knowing a warm, sunny beach was in my near future really did make those harsh winter days more bearable. Another thing that helps: getting into a really good book or TV show. Steve and I recently binged on Making a Murderer (along with the rest of Netflix-watching world) and focusing on that for a bit truly did lift my mood a little. Maybe someday I will finally make it to California, but until then I will probably have to deal with SAD; at least I know I’m not alone - it just seems to be a fact of life for Canadians who thrive on sunlight.
I’d never heard of any of them (other than knowing Steve Marriott Kanata Kourier-Standard from Humble Pie and Messina from Poco). Kanata Kourier-StandardFor the next few months, each of the albums enjoyed regular rotaArnprior Chronicle-Guide tion on the floor playlists. But, even then, only Ziggy Stardust was the Arnprior Column — Chronicle-Guide Back in January, one everybody knew was destined 1973, the denizens of B-Upper in for legendary status. And, it didn’t West Carleton Review Saugeen-Maitland Hall at the Uni- take long before the album started versity of Western Ontario returned turning up everywhere. At every party, things stopped from the Christmas break. One such West Carleton Review when Suffragette City came on, denizen, Boo, by name, brought with him three albums he received with everyone waiting to scream out for Christmas — Kenny Loggins the iconic “aaaaaaaaah, wham, bam, with Jim Messina Sittin’ In, Small thank you ma’am.� Ziggy Stardust was, quite simFaces’ Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust ply, the most original album to date in 1972, perhaps not quiteMike Sgt.Mount PepVice President & Regional Publisher and the Spiders From Mars.
per, but a least in that conversation. And it has endured. That alone is sufficient to illustrate David Bowie’s contribution to rock’n’roll. The loss the world suffered on Jan. 10 with Bowie’s passing from liver cancer is profound when one considers a world without Jean Genie, Rebel Rebel or Heroes. The world had not seen his like before, and although there were numerous imitators who followed, none exhibited the pure artistic talent Bowie did. Bowie was an ‘artist’ in every sense of the word. He created characters for every change in direction his music took, each a classic in itself. INQUIRIES EvenDISTRIBUTION though there are many mu-
Editorial - My friend Mark Bergin and I have a running joke that each year one of us will write a column about the awfulness that is winter. I think we both try to keep them pretty light because hey, winter is easy to hate, most of us Canadians like to grumble about it and misery loves company. So far, this winter hasn’t been nearly as bad as the last two (TOUCH WOOD) but there are still the usual obstacles. E.g. - why can I only find one mitt each of three pairs? Guess this’ll be another mismatched mitt day; - oh look it froze rain last night and now I get to spend an hour chisiling ice off the car; - it’s minus 20 and the dog needs to be walked; - Summer is sick again, which means she’s been healthy for a grand total of one out of the last eight weeks. I could go on. All in all I think it’s safe to say that life is just a whole lot nicer and simpler when weather conditions are at least somewhat hospitable to human life and you don’t need to track down a million articles of clothing for yourself and your
Low dollar makes shopping local more appealing than ever Editorial – Last week, the Canadian dollar made numerous headlines as it continued to drop in value. We all watched as the loonie fell to its lowest level since 2003 and below 70 cents US, but this isn’t the first time we’ve seen an unpredictable dollar. The currency’s historic low is 61.79 cents U.S., set in January 2002; it rebounded several years later to an all-time high of 110.3 cents U.S. in November 2007, but some analysts are predicting that this time around the loonie could fall to as low as 59 cents. While this plunge is certainly unwelcome for many cross-border shoppers and travellers, the situation doesn’t look like it is going to improve anytime soon. We’ve already seen an increase in prices on things like food and this will inevitably get worse as the dollar continues to drop. So what can we do? We’ve all heard the term ‘shop local’, especially in the past few years, but now, more than ever, shopping local is important. We need to be sourcing our foods from local vendors and focusing on buying produce that is locally grown and in season. Over the past few weeks, people have been complaining about the cost of produce. On social media people have referenced $8 heads of cauliflower and $7 pounds of asparagus. Yes, these prices are ridiculous, but these vegetables are also horribly out of season in Canada right now. What do you expect? We have all adapted to having what we want the second we want it when it comes to food, but this simply isn’t sustainable. If you want fresh peaches in the middle of winter then maybe can them when they are in season, or if you want cauliflower in January then buy it in season and freeze it. Frozen vegetables still taste delicious when they thaw. We all hope that the dollar situation improves in the coming months, but perhaps this downturn can be a wakeup call for consumers; we all need to be shopping local whenever we can.
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Kitchen Volunteers Needed - Join a fun group of volunteers in Hatter’s Cove, the dining room at the Seniors Association. We need volunteers for food prep, making sandwiches, and washing dishes for our lunch hour service as well as bakers in the mornings and volunteers for our evening and weekend special events. If you can help, please call Jean at 613.548.7810 x 225 Seniors Association Board Member Search - The Seniors Association is seeking nominations for the 2016 – 2018 term. The governing Board helps guide the organization and represents members (must be a member of the Association prior to nomination). Packages available at The Seniors Centre or DonA@ seniorskingston.ca (accepted until January 29, 2016). Boomers 50+yrs. Rock ‘n Roll Fitness Walk to the Beat plus Stretch and Strength Tuesdays, Thursdays mornings and Monday evenings. Join us any time for free demos and information . A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location. Sno-Birds 50+ safety golf clinics for women and men 50+ yrs. who would like to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, and be smart about avoiding injuries specific to golf Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. For location in Kingston’s west end and additional info. please call Dee at 613-3896540. Northern Frontenac Community Services/The Child Centre offers free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children birth to six, most days from 9:30am-11:30am. Monday- Sharbot Lake, The Child Centre, Healthy Beginnings birth-18 months. Harrowsmith Playgroup, Free Methodist Church birth-six. Tuesday - Verona, Trinity United Church birth to six. Sydenham, Legion birth to six. Wednesday- Sharbot Lake, The Child Centre birth to six. Thursday – Storrington, fire hall/library birth to six.
A Galley exhibit of fine art and design by Students of the LDSB/QECVI Creative Arts Focus Program. Opening night Friday, Jan. 15 7-9 p.m. at 271 Princess St. Show runs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, noon - 5 p.m., Sundays. Show Closes Jan. 25. For more information, contact: 613540-4134 or pepperkornk@limestone. on.ca.
Napanee. Please park at the back of the building along the tree line. All are welcome.
The 20th annual Jayna Hefford Female Hockey School is now accepting registrations for its summer camp July 1822 at the Invista Centre. This camp is hosted and taught by five time Olympian and gold medalist Jayna Hefford and two time Olympian Lori Dupuis. Other instructors all have experience at the international and elite level. Limited space is available at this popular camp. For more information or to register please call 613-384-1306 or go to www.dupuisheffordhockeyschool.ca.
RCL Br 631 Saturday, Jan. 23 1-5 p.m. Music by Jon McLurg, come out and enjoy music lovers, charge $5. Support the Legion. Info 613-389-6605. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631, 4034 Bath Road
Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for January. No audition is necessary, and an ability to read music although helpful is not required – just bring your joy and enthusiasm for learning an exciting variety of songs with this friendly group on Monday nights – there’s a spot waiting for you! Our first rehearsal is January11th, but if you happen to miss it, don’t worry come and join us for the next rehearsal. For additional information please contact Patty at pattyswell@yahoo.com or call 613-547-1148.
Rideau Trail End to End 3 Hike Friday Jan 22. Meet to leave previous end point at 7 pm. Will be hiking 3-5 km. in winter conditions, hopefully under full moon. Contact leader for details and to confirm your participation. Shuttle. Leader: John 613 530 4876 or sail-ability@sympatico.ca
Kingston Symphony Vinyl Records & Audio Equipment Donations needed for our upcoming sale. Drop off your donations Wednesdays starting Jan 13 until Feb 24 between 10 AM & noon, & 5-7 PM. Kingston Symphony Warehouse, 785 Sir John A Macdonald Blvd., Unit 7A. Turnoff is between Princess St. & John Counter Blvd.
Rideau Trail End to End 5 Hike Sunday January 24 Meet to leave previous end point at 8:30 am. Will be hiking 10-15 km. in winter conditions. Contact leader for details and to confirm your participation. Shuttle. Leader: John 613 530 4876 or sailability@sympatico.ca.
Lennox & Addington Horticultural Society’s January meeting date has changed to Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Location is the Emergency Services Fire Hall, 77 Advance Ave.,
In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet Jan. 22 at Saigon Delight, 599 Gardners Road at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.
RCL Br 631 Sat Jan 23 “Robbie Burns Dinner” 6 p.m. Tickets $23 per person. Please reserve by Jan. 20. Contact Karen 613-634-8251. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631 4034 Bath Road.
Rideau Trail End to End 4 Hike Saturday January 23 Meet to leave previous end point at 8:30 am. Will be hiking 10-15 km. in winter conditions. Contact leader for details and to confirm your participation. Shuttle. Leader: John 613 530 4876 or sail-ability@sympatico.ca.
The Classic Country Music Festival will be held in the Newburgh Hall on Sunday, Jan. 24, 1 – 4:30 p.m. The house band will be Roy Bradshaw, Lorne Hart, Doris Hart, Ann Davidson and Lennie Leblanc. It is ‘open mic’ and the start of our youth compe-
tition (ages 10-18), so come out for a great afternoon of fun and dancing. A canteen will be available. This event is proudly sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. For more information please call Ralph Boomhower (613-354-6528) or Vic Smith (613-379-9972). 39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, Jan. 22. Music by Ron Jackson at the Legion 631, Main Hall. 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual. Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10.00 for Members). Opera Appreciation: A Century of French Song Monday, Jan. 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy Susan Graham’s glowing mezzo-soprano voice. Composers range from Bizet to Saint-Saens to Poulenc. The mood ranges from youthfully romantic to bitingly ironic to devastatingly dramatic. In partnership with the Seniors Association and Kingston Opera Guild. $7/person (presentation only); $13/person (presentation & light meal following). The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. 613.548.7810. Arthritis Management Tips Saturday, Jan. 23, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Discuss and share many ways to cope and manage arthritis pain. Information about local resources and programs will be presented. In partnership with the Seniors Association and the City of Kingston. Location: Artillery Park Aquatic Centre. $17/person; register by calling 613.548.7810. Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norman Rogers Dr invites you to their roast beef dinner with homemade pies, Friday, Jan. 22 from 5 6:30p.m. Adults $15, kids 5-12 $5 under 5 Free Take out avail. Tickets at the door. All welcome. Kingston & District Branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada holds its first meeting of 2016 on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 pm in St. Paul’s Anglican Hall, Queen Street at Montreal. Speaker will be Jeremy Heil, Digital and Private Re-
cords Archivist at Queen’s University. And join us for a potluck lunch beforehand – bring your favourite hot or cold dish and arrive before we sit down together at noon. Visitors are always welcome. Further info from Carol at 613-546-2256. Kingston Orchid Society meeting Sunday, Jan. 24 1:30 - 4 p.m. Ongwanada Resource Centre. Learn about growing exotic orchids - it’s fun, easy, fascinating! Monthly meetings, discussion and speakers. Please join us and enjoy our display table of flowering orchids. This month: Maximizing flowering. Legion 560 - Friday, Jan. 22 Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests. Saturday, Jan. 23 Jeff Code and Silver Wings Band will entertain from 8 to 12 with $7 cover at the door for everyone. Quill Lecture Sunday, Jan. 24 2 to 3:30 p.m. J. Andrew Grant , Associate Professor, Department of Political Studies will speak on Conflict Diamonds and The Kimberley Process at Goodes Hall Room 101 143 Union St. Queens University. For more info call 613-549-1910. Kingston Horticultural Society meets on Jan. 14 at 7:30 pm at Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston. Featured speaker is Rick Knapton, Forestry Technician with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority presenting “Green Beetle At Lemoine Point?” a discussion in regard to the Emerald Ash Borer. Non-member admission $3.00. Information-Jane @ 613-542-9604 or see www.ikweb. com/khs. Inverary United Churchb(4681 Latimer Rd) is having its 9th annual chilli-fest. Friday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. Hot, medium, mild as well as vegetarian chili is available. Come vote for your favourite. Dinner also includes salad, buns, dessert, tea or coffee. Admission is $10 for adults , $5 for children.
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The interview with Mahmoud Maree was made possible by translator Wasan Kadham. More than anything, Mahmoud Maree wishes to make an honest living in his profession as a business owner, and for his sons Hussein, 18, Mohamed, 15, Ahmad, 13, and Abed El Hamid, 6, to receive an education. Sadly, these simple dreams were rendered impossible in his home country of Syria after conflict erupted in 2011 and later descended into a bloody civil war that continues to rage today; now, thanks to the work of those involved in the Sanctuary Project at St. Paul the Apostle Church, the Maree family has found refuge in Kingston and is eager to pick up where they left off five years ago. Mahmoud arrived with his four sons and wife Radia Al Sayad at Norman Rogers Airport on Dec. 16 after a long and storied journey. “When I left home, I was wishing even to just have a chance to sit on the beach,” Maree says. “I didn’t want to leave my home but it wasn’t safe to stay in Syria. Any city or any country we go to, it’s going to be better.” Prior to arriving in Canada, the family spent a long interim period in Lebanon that lasted over four years; conditions were better than those in Syria but still not ideal. For the first 15 days, they lived in what was essentially a storage locker. “I was taken to emergency twice because
it wasn’t ventilated and it was very, very humid,” Maree says. “My lungs got infected a lot. There was no sun, no windows – it was just a room and we all lived in it. I will never forget those 15 days. I struggled a lot in those 15 days.” Eventually, the family found a house; it had no windows, no doors and no roof, and was shared with Maree’s brother’s large family. The two brothers then turned the storage locker they had initially lived in into a clothing store, which is how Maree had made his living before war hit in Syria. Business was not very good, however, and both families struggled to make ends meet. As a result, Maree decided to strike out on his own and start a separate clothing business: “I found a very, very small, simple garage, not good condition, and picked this place to work. Then I told the owner of this garage, I want a house for me and my family or I will use the garage as a home and a store.” The garage owner helped the Marees find another small home; they did not initially have enough money to cover rent, but were able to move in by promising to pay in full once the shop started making money. As it turned out, the store did quite well, and generated enough income to pay for food and rent. After a while, Maree was even able to renovate and make it look more attractive; he then found a partner and the two divided the work in half. His son Ahmad, he notes, was also a huge help. “He would think [about the store] and make a plan for it and we would share every-
The Maree family (Back L-R) Radia Al Sayad, Ahmad, Hussein, Mohamed and (Front) Mahmoud and Abed El Hamid. Photo/Hollie Pratt-Campbell thing together.” Soon, Maree was receiving offers from other business owners wanting to purchase the store; he refused them.
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tact; the latter is made up of Gordon and Shirley McDonused to be nothing there. I ald, Lucille Pilon-McDonald worked very hard to get it in and John Burke. Gallagher that shape.” also credits parish priest Fr. After a year in business, Leo Byrne with helping move Maree expanded the shop by the project forward, as well purchasing the space beside as the sponsorship agreement it. holder the Anglican Diocese One year after that, he was of Ontario Refugee Sponsorfinally given the opportunity ship (DOORS). to come to North America. Members of the Islamic An old friend from Syria Society of Kingston are also worked for the United Nahelping out by transporting tions and was involved with the family to and from Friday helping people escape the prayer service weekly. war torn country. Maree was “The family is terrific,” asked if he wanted go to CanGallagher says. “They are ada or the U.S. and he picked so anxious to get started in Canada; he says his choice Canada, so anxious to learn was based 75 per cent on a English. His objective is for gut feeling. his sons is to get an educa“I felt good about Canada tion and for him to have the and I heard it’s a nice place opportunity to work, and to to live. The only thing is it’s do that in safety and peace. cold.” That’s all he wants. That’s The Maree family was such a big change from where among the names on a list they’ve been.” given to St. Paul’s Sanctuary For the first time in five Project of potential families years, the four boys are in school, and while Kingston is quite a bit smaller than the family’s ys awa Get at Getaways reat 2012 hometown of Enjoy the Ride. GGre Aleppo (Syria’s largest city of 2.3 Call us today for your complimentary copy million) Maree says he likes what of our 2016 “Great Getaways” Brochure! he has seen so far. “It’s very small, it’s very good for raising kids. EveryOTTAWA SENATORS thing’s available VS NY ISLANDERS and people here JANUARY 22 are very nice. The FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 6 thing I’ve noticed INCLUDES $ $ MEAL! most is [there are many religions here]. I’m very OTTAWA SENATORS happy with that VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING because I was MARCH 28-APRIL 8 thinking someFEBRUARY 8 FULL SIMPLE thing different INCLUDES $ $ $ but I feel everyMEAL! body’s equal.” For those interOTTAWA ested in learning more, St. Paul the VALLEY FARM SHOW Apostle parish APRIL 14 – 18 MARCH 8 will be holding a $ $ reception on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m. to give people a chance ATLANTIC CITY & CANADA BLOOMS/ to meet the Maree NATIONAL HOME SHOW PHILADELPHIA family and alAPRIL 24-28 MARCH 19 low the family a chance to meet $ $ the people who have supported their new life in Check Out www.howardtravel.ca or stop in today for a full list of our trips Canada. Continued from page 11
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Lower oil prices means some plastic items no longer wanted by recycling firms fee (per item) to mitigate the cost of grinding. There is currently no charge to dispose of such items at Central Frontenac waste disposal sites. “How would you go about that (the tipping fee)?” said Coun. Tom Dewey. “For example, a small toy versus a chaise-lounge.” “We’re suggesting one fee across the board, otherwise it would cause arguments with the site attendants,” said Badgley. Dewey said that the waste management committee had investigated buying a grinder for just such purposes in the past but were dissuaded by the cost — pegged in the $50,000 to $80,000 range. Badgley concurred. “For just us, it wouldn’t be cost-effective, it’s something we wouldn’t use a lot,” he said. “I’m hoping to sit down with the other public works managers to see if we could share a unit. “Or, to see if there is somebody out there who could come do the grinding for an hour-
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News — Cheaper oil prices may be better for drivers by lowering the price of gasoline, but the downside is that it also makes it cheaper to make new hard plastic items (lawn chairs, toys, laundry baskets, etc) out of oil, rather than recycle the old plastic, Public Works Manager John Badgley told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. “Since the price of oil went down, there’s no market for it now,” he said. “In speaking to the companies that have previously taken these items, they are predicting that this will be a long-term stoppage or even if it returns at all. “Therefore, these items will remain in the landfill sites.” Badgley said the items would undoubtedly lessen the longevity of our two waste disposal sites if left as is and suggested by grinding them down, they could be used as cover material. He also suggested a tipping
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Public works manager wants to end garbage amnesty loads, councilor doesn’t By Craig Bakay
News — An old bugaboo resurfaced at last week’s regular Central Frontenac Council meeting in Sharbot Lake — garbage amnesty loads. “I’d like you to consider ending these,” said Public Works Manager John Badgley. “We had 800 loads in 2015 and we lost $20,000 in revenue (from tipping fees).
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Box Social was always good for a few surprises
Father, a staunch Lutheran, often complained that ‘those Uniteds only give us the right time of day when there They were all good neighbours, those along the Northcote Side Road, a is a free meal in the offing’. Mother helping hand always at the ready. They said that was sheer nonsense, because we Lutherans weren’t above filling our mingled over the euchre table at the Satplates at the United Church suppers eiurday night house parties, and ate in the ther! same kitchen when they gathered for Take the annual Box Social for inthrashing or wood-sawing days. And stance. It was always held at the United Church, sometimes in the summer, but often in the mid winter months, and we Hanemans never missed it. And that year, it was to take place as part of a Valentine’s Day celebration. Of course, anyone as young as I, would not be takServing the Marine Industry since 1974... ing a box for the party, but certainly Two Generations Later my sister Audrey would be right in there. Boat Tops, Camper Backs, Tonneau Covers She made lists Mooring Covers, Dodgers, Biminis and Enclosures for days. Certainly, there would be butter tarts, and fried chicken legs, and a couple of Mother’s famous sticky buns. Packed in beautifully decoratBy Mary Cook
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News- The holiday period left little space for keeping readers informed of the the work of Frontenac Islands Council. What follows is intended as a catch-up. Mayor Doyle reminded me of the strong stupport and the work of Deputy Mayor Nossal and the councillors during the past year as he handled the Warden role. The December meeting was held on Howe Island, chaired by Deputy Mayor Natalie Nossal, (in the absence of Mayor Doyle), and was attended by a number of interested members of the public. 1. Council received for information a planning report concerning ‘Unopened Road Allowance policies’ concerning roads that have been surveyed,n and the notice of (2) two public meeting dates: Howe Island Council Chambers February 8th at 6 pm, and Wolfe Island Town Hall March 14th at 6 pm, prior to regular monthly council meetings, to provide information about those policies. Planner Joe Gallivan in response to a question by resident W. Knott , confirmed the recommendation that that those roads that lead to water are not to be sold and that a public meeting is required prior to any road clossure. (Private roads are different issue.) 2. Howe Island Speed limit changes: a) To reduce speed to 50 km per hour on Howe Island Drive from Civic No. 790 to Civic No 1387, Frontenac Islands 22. b) to decrease speed to 60 km per hour on North Shore Road from Lower Side Road to Byrne Point Road. 3.Frontenac Islands Christmas Season closure dates announced and annual bonuses approved. 4. The townships of Frontenac County will work toward submitting a joint project funding application to the RED program , (RuralEconomic Development), of benefit to rural Ontario. CAO Plumley will join the other townships and the county in drafting the application. There were items of interest brought to the attention of council under Other Business at the end of the December meeting including: 1. Councillor Springgay requested a sign Road #7051 indicating approximate ferry capacity limit. Also signage at gates of community centre indicating ice conditions and yes or no to skating. 2. WI Resident Doug Franks suggested as a RED Project the continuation of the KP trail project from the City of Kingston to Wolfe Island then on to Cape Vincent. W. Knott suggested the opening of the WI Canal. 3. Deputy Mayor Mayor Nossal, following up on communications issues with Bell Canada, said that
Bell had indeed found deficiencies with lack of service cluster areas on the island with the (5) hot spots identified as 2016 projects. 4. Also Nossal and Deputy Clerk Carol Dwyre took the Lean Sigma Six Training (offered at the County) regarding fare collection at the County ferry. 5. Councillor Higgs thanked the HI Fire Service for raising funds and gathering food for the Food Bank. He also announced another meeting of the new HI Waste & Recycling Committee. Following the meeting Deputy Mayor Nossal commented on two Howe Island Committees. “I am so heartened by the institution of Howe Island Ferry, and the Howe Island Waste & Recycling Committees, that incorporate interested individuals from the community who bring a wide variety of skills and experience to these two areas of concern,” she said. “Instead of having Council members as chairs, we asked that a community member serve as chair to ensure that these committees are firmly rooted in the community. With the support of township staff and council, I think we can expect to see improvements in service and communication as the result of the work of these committees.” 1. The Howe Island Ferry Committee’s purpose is to gather and discuss information pertaining to the Township (Foot Ferry), and to advise Council on ferry issues, operation and planning. An engaged group of committee members have met monthly since September 2015 and post
a communiqué after each to keep the Howe Island community and, as a committee of Council, council receives their minutes. Members include Mike Quinn (chair), Ed Beseau, Robin Craig, Jennifer Medves, Jim Mills, Natalie Nossal and Bruce Higgs, with invaluable support from township staff, Rob Dillabough, Pat Quinn, and Darlene Plumley/Carol Dwyre. 2. The Howe Island Waste and Recycling Committee has met twice, is similar in scope and purpose to that of the Ferry Committee, t o advise/inform Council on issues, operation and planning but with regard to the island’s waste
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Great cast but Hateful Eight not one of Tarantino’s best by Bob (Demian Bichir) who’s looking after the place while Minnie and Sweet Dave I love Quentin Tarantino’s movies. They’re are away. Inside there’s Confederate General edgy, tightly written and wickedly entertain- Sandy Smithers (Bruce Dern), a local cowboy ing. So I was kind of named Joe Cage (Misurprised to find mychael Madsen) and the self in The Hateful local hangman OswalEight bored. do Mobray (Tim Roth). Not long after the John makes the end of the American rounds to feel out evCivil War eight indieryone in the room. If viduals find themselves they’re all going to be forced by a blizzard to stuck together for the seek refuge at Minnie’s next couple days John Haberdashery along a wants to know who mountain trail in Wyohe’s dealing with. John ming. John Ruth (Kurt may be paranoid, but Russell) is a bounty after talking to everyhunter trying to bring one he’s convinced one in Daisy Domergue or more individuals are (Jennifer Jason Leigh) there to free Daisy. to Red Rock to be Tarantino is a great hanged. Riding on the writer. He creates stage with them is felunique and interesting low bounty hunter Macharacters. He gives jor Marquis Warren them rich and clever (Samuel L. Jackson), dialogue. He also has and the new sheriff of incredible vision as a Red Rock Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins). director, and in The Hateful Eight he has shot As they come into Minnie’s they’re met a gorgeous film. Tarantino also has a gift for surrounding himself with talented actors who love to work together, and who buy into his vision. It should have been a recipe for a great film. Despite all these things going for The Hateful Eight, I was kind of bored. Tarantino’s films usually have a story to tell or a point to make. In The Hateful Eight there’s just eight nasty individuals trying to kill each other. I kept looking for something more to happen, and it never does. Sure it’s a Tarantino film, and a western, so violence is going to happen. It’s just that when it does get bloody I didn’t care. I guess after eight films I’m kind of been there done that. This cast really does buy into these characters and this vision, whatever it is, that Tarantino has. I loved watching Russell especially since his character is somewhere between Snake Plissken and Jack Bur1. Individualized one on one care in the comfort ton. Jackson, Dern, Goggins, Roth, of your own home Madsen, Birchir and Tatum are all great. I just feel their story doesn’t 2. Around the clock availability, we’re there when go anywhere. you need us Surrounded by all these testosterone-filled men is Jennifer Jason 3. Committed to consistency Leigh. Her character is the heart of 4. Knowledgeable caregivers with experience in the story, and her role is by far the dementia and Alzheimer’s most brutal to act and watch. Leigh doesn’t hold her own with her male counterparts, she outshines them. I like Tarantino. I like his movies. The Hateful Eight is not my favourite. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.
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Suzy Lamont and I munched on to-die-for treats while a couple of Queen’s students worked at a table behind us, some Queen’s faculty enjoyed soup in the corner, and some local neighborhood folks relaxed, chatting over coffee. Then there were the three Kingston School of Dance students—in full dance gear—their backs to us, eyeing the yummies on the counter.
The chandelier over the order counter is a playful touch at Juniper Cafe, a delightful combination of quirky and classy, along with artsy Continued on page 30 and relaxed. The city’s only cafe with a patio on the waterfront had a quiet soft opening last week (the Grand Opening is coming in a couple of weeks), followed by a busy line of snackers and diners who’d been longing for something like this. Artists, students, academics and neighbourhood folk mix and mingle in the cozy spot, located on the first floor waterfront of the Tett Centre at 370 King Street West. As I sit at a table, on one side I look out the window and see the lake. Looking around the cafe, I see three artists I know, as well as an actor and playwright. Nearby are some Queen’s students from the Isabel Bader Centre next door, and some folks I don’t recognize, possibly locals wanting a glimpse of Kingston’s new space to munch and mingle amidst the arts. After a year of delays and red tape, Juniper’s founders, Amber Thom and Jamie Hodges are remarkably upbeat. “It’s a big breath of fresh air to finally open,” says Thom. Having a patio with the only unobstructed view of the water in Kingston, you might think there’d be a certain frustration about finally launching in January on a day when the temperature hovered around ten degrees below zero. “It’s kind of a blessing opening at this time of year,” says Thom. “It allows us to ease into things. We’ve got our catering business [Epicurious] along with the cafe now. We’ll be ready for the patio opening when the weather gets better.” After more than a year of delays, Amber Thom and Jamie Hodges have opened In addition to the waterfront view, this cafe Juniper Cafe in the Tett Centre. Photo/Mark Bergin also has the added attraction of being licensed to serve alcohol. It doesn’t take long inside Juniper to realize this is a special location, a gathering place for creative folks. There’s a warmth to the setting and the staff. There’s also a strong commitment to ethical practices and local foods. Juniper Cafe offers products that are • New Lock sets at least 70% locally sourced year round • Key cutting (higher in summer months). What you see • Fire rated safes is made in-house. You can choose from a diverse selection of healthy baked goods, • Burglar safes bread, panini, as well as soups, sand• Wall safes wiches and salads. The coffee is as fresh • Floor safes as possible, made with beans provided twice weekly by Pilot Coffee, famed for its Direct Trade model, sourcing all their beans from growers they’ve met on farms they’ve toured in person. Juniper’s alcohol selection is sourced from small craft 3 Qualified Service Technicians to assist you with all of your lock & safe needs! beer makers and local wines. • Residential • Commercial • Industrial “If you source from local farmers you know, you keep the local food economy 5 Days A Week! Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm strong,” says Hodges. 349 BATH ROAD KINGSTON Considering there isn’t a good restaurant in the area, Juniper Cafe is a welcome addition to Kingston’s arts hub, which in-
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We’re Hiring! At Capital Sports Management Inc. (CSMI) we provide an interesting and challenging work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. CSMI and the Sensplex facilities take pride in being a community leader in Ottawa and it is our people that make the difference. We strive to provide world class programs, tournaments and experiences in the nation’s capital. CSMI is part of Senators Sports & Entertainment, so if you want to belong to something special and cheer for a team you can call your own, then we want you to join us.
Full Time Opportunities Superintendent - Bell Sensplex (Ottawa West) Facility Operator - Zamboni Driver - Richcraft Sensplex (Ottawa East)
Food & Beverage Manager - Bell Sensplex (Ottawa West) Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Bell Sensplex (Ottawa West)
Part-time Opportunities BUILDING OPERATIONS
Facility Operators (Zamboni Drivers) - BSP, CSP, and RSP 25 years ago, Ice Crew - BSP
OTTAWA SENATORS HOCKEY PROGRAMS Hockey Instructors - BSP and RSP
the city of Ottawa Goaltending Instructors - BSP and RSP was awarded the Ottawa Senators franchise. Lead Goaltending Instructor - BSP and RSP
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sparty Learn 2 Skate/Skating Instructors - BSP and RSP
Bartenders and Servers - BSP and RSP Concession Cashiers - BSP and RSP Kitchen Attendant / Dishwashers - BSP and RSP Line/Prep Cooks - BSP and RSP Servers - BSP and RSP
TEAM PROGRAMS
Tournament Services - BSP and RSP Tournament & Adult League Timekeepers - BSP and RSP Tournament Convenors - BSP and RSP
Featured Positions Superintendent, BSP (Ottawa West)
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As an experienced Supervisor you will provide guidance and leadership to a team of facility operators whose collective goals are to provide an exceptional customer experience while ensuring a safe environment for workers and patrons alike. The successful candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends, as well as the following qualifications: • • • • • • • • • • •
Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in Arena Management Ice making expertise (ORFA Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation is an asset) Experience with Ice Maintenance and driving an ice resurfacing machine Strong leadership skills Experience in HVAC systems and refrigeration plants (ORFA. CARPT designation an asset) Experience performing building maintenance Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset Strong customer service, organizational and decision making skills Good physical dexterity Team Player Computer Skills
For full details on all of our employment opportunities, please visit: www.sensplex.ca/employment-opportunities
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Facility Operator - Zamboni Driver, RSP (Ottawa East)
The Facility Operator (Zamboni Driver) is responsible for ensuring that a high standard of safety and cleanliness is met, and that all ice surfaces at the Sensplex are properly maintained and flooded. Must be able to follow the Company’s Health and Safety guidelines, as well as ensure the facility is clean at all times. The successful candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends, as well as the following qualifications: • • • • • • • •
Experience as an arena operator (ice resurfacer driving experience) Experience performing maintenance, janitorial and other facility operational duties Above average understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act Strong customer service, organizational and decision making skills Proven ability to work independently, but able to contribute as a member of a team Good physical dexterity Team Player Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset
To submit your cover letter and resume, please send an email to employment@sensplex.ca Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ottawasenators and on Twitter: @Senators