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Fire services to go with Kingston for Level II Dispatch services By Craig Bakay Reporter
Gazette News — Gazette News — Times change, and in the case of dispatch for local fire services, finding someone to do the dispatching has become a problem over the past couple of years, Fire Chief Bill Young told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. As such, Council accepted Young’s recommendation to upgrade its relationship with Kingston’s Fire Service to handle the job, despite increasing costs. “We’ve been dispatching ourselves but there are not always enough bodies,” Young said. “We used to have somebody heading right to the hall but that’s been getting slower and slower and then there’s nobody getting back to the hall and then it goes back to Kingston.” Young said that over the recent past, there have been longer wait times between the initial dispatch to when Central Frontenac takes over the incident and Kingston dispatch has raised the issue as a concern. “About a month ago, I got an email from Kingston Dispatch saying we should upgrade to Level II dispatch,” he said. “We’ve asked Perth and Smith Falls for help with dispatch but were turned down.” Under the Level II service, Kingston will handle all the
dispatching duties for incidents in Central Frontenac. Coun. Jeff Matson was solidly in favour of the proposal. The cost of this service is $11,000 for 2014, $13,000 for “This is a 24/7 dispatch,” he said. “If we had to hire 2015, $16,000 for 2016, $19,000 for 2017 and $21,360 for somebody to do it, it would probably take about four people 2018. and the numbers may look like a lot but it’s pretty cheap A couple of councilors questioned the cost ($85,000 over actually.” the five years) but Young said it’s actually cheaper than what Kingston had quoted in the past. “I think we spent $9,700 (for Level I service) last year,” Young said. “But a couple of years ago, the cost of Level II service was $35,000 per year, so now the price is more reasonable.” When councilors asked how the costs were determined, presented by by presented by presented presented by Young replied: “I think it goes by household.” KINSMEN KINSMEN But, he said, they’ll also be getting more than just KINSMEN dispatch services. “It’s also a liability thing,” he said. “Every time we talk on the radio, it will be recorded so there will be a record CATARAQUI APRIL CATARAQUI CATARAQUI SPORTS COMPLEX of what went on.” APRIL SPORTS COMPLEX th th th CATARAQUI SPORTS COMPLEX Sydenham Rd. at the 401 4 , 5 & 6 ,6 5 &7 SPORTS COMPLEX Sydenham at the th CATARAQUI Young said that small fire departments in Ontario have 45th,,6 Rd.Rd. at the 401401 ADMISSION 5APRIL &&76th Sydenham Sydenham Rd. at the 401 SPORTS COMPLEX CATARAQUI $ 00 ADMISSION been moving away from providing their own dispatch Friday 5-9pm SENIORS (60+)COMPLEX – FREE th SPORTS ththSHOW thth th $ 00 Sydenham Rd. at the 401 Sydenham Road at the 401 4 , 5 & 6 ,6 &7 5 Saturday 10am-5pm services due to the requirements and costs. TIMES 5-9pm SENIORS (60+) Kids 16 & – FREE Friday 5-9pm SENIORS (60+) FREE Sydenham Rd. at –the 401 SUNDAY 10am-5pm SHOW FRIDAY Under Free TIMES Sunday 10am-5pm SHOW ADMISSIO Saturday 10am-5pm “Central Frontenac Fire and Emergency Services is TIMES SATURDAY 10am-5pm Show TimeS: FRIDAY 5-9pm SENIORS (60+) Kids 16 & – FREE SUNDAY 10am-5pm $ 00 Last chance SHOW 26 ANNUAL Under Free TIMES Sunday 10am-5pm DREAM HOME LOTTERY DRAW the only fire department in the County that still provides to get Friday 5-9pm SENIORS (60+) – FREE SATURDAY 10am-5pm Friday 5-9pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm WILL BE HELD AT THE CONLUSION OF THE HOME SHOW DREAM LastHOME chance SHOW its own dispatch services after the initial dispatch,” he Saturday 10am-5pm 26 ANNUALFRIDAY DREAM HOME LOTTERY DRAW TICKETS! TIMES to&get 5-9pm SENIORS (60+) – FREE Kids 16 BEST MOST Sunday: 10am-5pm WILL BE HELD ATTHE THE CONLUSION OF THE HOME SHOW Under SUNDAY 10am-5pm said. DREAM SHOW Free HOME TIMES Sunday 10am-5pm COMPREHENSIVE HOME SHOW TICKETS! SATURDAY 10am-5pm THE BEST MOST Last chance 26 ANNUAL DREAM HOMESHOW LOTTERY DRAW COMPREHENSIVE HOME to get
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Frontenac Heritage Festival organizers pleased with turnout at events end, there were a lot of things going on simultaneously and they all seemed to be well attended.” For example, the crowd at the Snow Drags on Sharbot Lake was estimated at about 1,200 people. The Friday night supper at the Sharbot Lake Legion was sold out as was the dinner show at the Sharbot Lake Inn. The Arden Legion sold 99 fish dinners. There were 33 entries for the photo contest, 85 attendees at the variety show and 38 plungers for the Polar Bear Plunge. Numbers weren’t kept at the Fall River Pioneer Log Home but volunteers at the event reported the two horse-drawn sleighs were packed solid for the two days. The dance at the Sharbot Lake
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Gazette News — Organizers of the eighth annual Frontenac Heritage Festival cited increased promotion and co-ordination with the Family Day holiday and Snow Drags event for bringing a record number of visitors to Central Frontenac Township this year. “It’s tough to know in terms of economic development what kind of dollars it brings in,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski at last week’s regular Council meeting in Sharbot Lake. “Often, when there are two events on a the same day, there are not enough bodies to go round. “But on the Family Day week-
Legion was also packed and had to turn away several late comers. And many of the events brought an unexpected bonus. “One thing I’d never envisioned is the number of dollars the Festival brought in for our local charities,” Gutowski said. The aforementioned Polar Bear Plunge raised $10,165, which was split between the Child Centre, GREC’s school council and the Alzheimer’s Society. The talent show raised $235 plus groceries for the food bank and the 30 participants
of the Heritage Walk/Run raised $280 for Habitat For Humanity. Gutowski (who has also been chair of the event since its inception) said there was also another factor to this year’s increased attendance. Mountain Grove’s Jesse Mills was hired under a federal work program (that pays 90 per cent of salary) to produce videos and promote the festival on social media sites. “He assisted the FHF committee by updating the FHF web site, boosting our social media (Face-
book and Twitter),” Gutowski said. “He also promoted the Festival through websites like Kijiji and Craig’s List as well as making a submission to the free community forum on Lake 88.5 radio in Perth, which led to an interview (with Gutowski) that was aired on the Thursday before the event.” In its report, the Festival Committee said it plans to register the domain name frontenacheritagefestival.ca and apply to the County for funding to improve signage.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC PHOTO CONTEST! We are interested in photos for use on our website and other South Frontenac publications. Share with us how you see South Frontenac! Consider photos that depict activities and events throughout the four seasons. Please see our website for further details under ‘News and Public Notices.’
2014 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Township will pay up to 50% of the cost for Private Lane Upgrades that will improve access for Emergency Vehicles. Applications will be received until June 13, 2014 and can be found on the website under ‘Roads and Parking’.
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Festival Chair Janet Gutowski and Heritage Run/Walk organizers Rudy and Joan Hollywood present Ron Ruttan of Habitat For Humanity with a cheque for $280 which was raised during the Run/Walk.
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Gazette news- Frontenac Islands Council passed a standard bylaw to regulate the Township’s Fire and Rescue Services at the March regular meeting. Not unusual, but a first for the township. What is unusual is the make up of the of the Township itself, comprised of two islands, Howe and Wolfe, and their populations of 400 and 1400 respectively, separated by two ferries and over twenty kilometres of highway. Each has a Fire Station. Each has a service, fire on Wolfe and fire and rescue on Howe. The Howe Island Service established in 1977, is also classified as a Certified Emergency Response Team under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Health, and is able to provide rapid response and offer some medical assistance. (Howe Island does not
The regulating bylaw, as passed is a consolidated Frontenac Islands bylaw setting parameters for the emergency services they can provide. Councillors Natalie Nossal and Councillor Wayne Grant, Fire Chiefs Mike Quinn (Howe) and Tim Hawkins (Wolfe), both in attendance at the meeting, will serve on a joint Committee of Council. Regarding the Fire Chiefs’ report on radio frequency, presented to council, the question was “Is the issue of radio frequency critical?” To which Chief Quinn replied that present equipment was now programmed with frequency authorized by former Pittsburgh Township to Howe, initially for use to alert firefighters over that frequency, then broadened to include Wolfe Island. “Originally we alerted firefighters by phone or
by siren on the WI Fire Hall. Pagers, mobile radios were programmed with the frequency.” Quinn said that with amalgamation the frequency was absorbed by Kingston but the licensing agreement was not renewed. Realizing the problem, chiefs Quinn& Hawkins have been working with Industry Canada to obtain a frequency of its own for the township, as noted in a report to council. Industry Canada authorized the Fire Services to continue with business as usual, in the short term, and as of January 2014 they have been granted a new frequency. The issue now is to bring back a technician to test the present equipment, to determine what is programmable or not, digital versus crystal, replacement costs, yearly (frequency) licensing costs and if approved by council, be ready when Industry Canada says it is time to immediately move over to the
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Gazette News — Central Frontenac Council gave its approval for staff to bring a budget bylaw to the April 5 meeting at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. The bottom line is a 3 per cent increase in property taxes, (an increase in the levy of $184,000) which translates into $11 more per year on a $100,000 home. The hit could have been worse. Council was looking at a 5 per cent increase until the final numbers (including the external audit) came in showing a surplus of $381,447. Of course everyone on Council had a different idea as to where that surplus should go. Dep. Mayor Frances Smith led the charge towards reducing taxes. “Our numbers show it,” Smith said. “I think we should move the surplus into this budget and give the taxpayer the benefits. “A 5 per cent increase may not be a lot on a $100,000 home but most homes are in the $200,000 range, which would be another $54, but then there are properties on the lake that are assessed for much more and our businesses. “Plus heating costs are going up and we should give our residents a break because it’s the right thing to do.” Coun. Norm Guntensperger suggested some of it might be applied to the Parham Fire Hall project but backed off when Treasurer Michael McGovern read the numbers already being applied to the Parham Hall project. “There are $200,000 going into reserves for that this year and $185,000 in 2015,” McGovern said. Other councilors tried to use
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the exercise to revisit other budget points. “We have a new loader in there for $160,000 but I think we could get a used one for half of that or at least $100,000,” said Coun. Wayne Millar. “I’d keep that $160,000 in there,” said Coun. Jeff Matson. “If we can get a used one cheaper, we could use the remainder for roads.” There was a motion passed to have staff investigate that proposal but the $160,000 was left in the budget. Mayor Janet Gutowski put that avenue of discussion at an end however, and agreed with Smith. “We don’t need to go through departments any more,” Gutowski said. “We’ve done a lot of that already. “We really want to address the overall levy for 2014.” After some more wrangling, Council agreed to put $123,000 of the surplus to reduce the levy increase to 3 per cent. Once that was established, Smith successfully lobbied for $15,000 to further work towards the proposed multi-use centre in Sharbot Lake. At Gutowski’s urging, the remaining $243,000 will be placed into reserves, with staff to investigate a reserve dedicated to levy stabilization intended to mitigate future levy increases, such as the potential increase in OPP costs.
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Gazette Column — You hear a lot of ‘buzz’ these days about social media. And yes, there are billions of people using them and the big ones tend to make buckets of money. But is the bubble about to burst on all this? Let’s have a look at Twitter and Facebook, arguably the top two sites for social networking at the moment. The statistics come from Wikipedia. From somewhat modest beginnings in 2004, Facebook has grown to about 1.23 billion users monthly, has about $15.47 billion in total equity and employs about 6,337 people. Twitter has about 200 million active users per day and about a billion users in total. In 2011, it was valued at $8.4 billion. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, consider this. Myspace (which is now owned by Justin Timberlake btw), got a lot of buzz
too when it debuted in 2003. From 2005 to 2008, it was the most visited site on the planet. In 2005, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation bought it for $580 million and at its peak in 2007, its value was estimated at $12 billion. In 2009, it employed about 1,600 workers But then Facebook happened. Myspace quickly lost ground, all the way to 2011, where Timberlake and Specific Media Group managed to buy it for about $35 million. As of June 2011, its staff had been reduced to about 200. It’s not the only one. Ever hear of Talker? No? Well, that’s not surprising even though it was one of the (then new) Internet’s busiest sites in the late ’80s. Talker was a chat line, one of the first to use the web, although chat lines were common on BBS systems (BBS stood for Bulletin Board System, which was accessed by dialing a specific telephone number). Even though Talker was very popular with a legion of hard-core users, it got left in the dust by sites like Myspace. It’s not likely to happen
overnight, but the chances are good that in 10 years, people will be saying something like “remember Facebook?� This isn’t to say that Facebook and/or Twitter are fads, but there are some inherent weaknesses that will likely start coming to light as the glitter starts to wear off. Granted, there is some ‘news’ content on these sites but it doesn’t tend to be all that meaty or credible. The novelty of being informed about what colour socks someone chose to wear today has a shelf life. Similarly, flame wars tend to get old in a hurry, even when it’s celebrities doing the battling. Perhaps the biggest inherent danger to these sites’ longevity, however, is that they are only a few lines of type away from a massive libel lawsuit. Cyberbullying isn’t restricted to kids on the playground, just ask Maple Leafs’ goalie James Reimer’s wife, April. ‘Fans’ have hurled abuse at her on Twitter for having the audacity to defend her husband during his slump. Just imagine what will happen when lawyers start to clue in.
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The death of three members of a Brampton family last month sadly underscores the dangers of carbon monoxide and the need for working alarms. When their furnace quit working, the family opted to use propane heaters to heat the home during the recent chilly conditions. While five members suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, three were pronounced dead and the other two were treated. Poisoning by the gas was also blamed for deaths in the pre-holiday ice storm across the province. In this case, the family had working carbon monoxide detectors, which had activated when another family member came home, but Brampton Fire and Emergency Services warned that propane heaters should never be used indoors. The gas is invisible, odourless and colourless which makes it all the more important to have detectors. According to Statistics Canada, there were a total of 380 accidental deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in the country between 2000 and 2009. To cut down on the risks of carbon monoxide, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs recommends that people place detectors in their home, located outside every sleeping area and ensure that fuel-burning appliances (furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, etc.) are regularly maintained and the ventilation is checked. Often obstruction by snow and leaves can occur. Never bring an outdoor heater, generator or barbecue indoors when the power is off or your heat source quits as most are designed to stay outside and aren’t properly ventilated. If you think your home does have a carbon monoxide leak, exit as soon as possible. Symptoms to look for include: headaches, feeling tired or short of breath, impairment of motor functions, and at prolonged exposure, chest pain, dizziness and having trouble thinking. Following a few simple tips can give you and your family peace of mind and the tools to know what to do should you encounter such a situation.
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Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: whatshappening@theemc.ca 560 Legion Events: Friday, April 4: R’n’R Karaoke, Fireside Lounge, 8 p.m. midnight. Small cover for non-members and guests. Saturday, April 5: Chuck and Western Sky, Fireside Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Small cover for non-members and guests. 560 Legion, 734 Montreal St. 613-548-4570. Everyone is welcome. The April meeting and Annual House Plant Show of the Gananoque Horticultural Society takes place Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Carveth Care Centre (Herbert St. entrance). Entries due by 7 p.m. Speakers: Elaine Collins and Tanya Udell from Gananoque’s Canadian Tire Garden Centre. Seed Exchange- Bring & Trade. Please Bring a Mug. Visitors Welcome. Info: http://www. gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque “Helping Haiti” Musical Event, featuring Haitian artist Scraggy, and local artist TRUX, Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m., at Monte’s (Tir Na Nog building), 200 Ontario Street. Free will offering at door. Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, April 5: Napanee River Paddle, from Yarker to Camden East. This is an easy river with some white water, some fast current, but nothing too difficult. Ideal for beginners, open canoes and kayaks. Cold water protection is essential. For details, call: 613-389-4459. SOCKingston Event: Join Dawn and friends at Clover Leaf Lanes, 10 Bath Rd., for 5-pin bowling on Saturday, April 5 at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. at the Star Diner, 849 Princess St. Everyone welcome. Call our club line at 613-530-4912 to RSVP. Canadian Club of Kingston, luncheon meeting, Wednesday, April 9, at noon. Non-members welcome. Speaker: Chris Boyce, Executive Director of Radio and Audio, CBC English Services. Minos Village Restaurant, 2762 Princess St. Reservations: 613-3842021: Door fee. Club info 613-530-2704, www.canadianclubkingston.org. The Kingston Grandmother Connection meets the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m., at Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Next meeting: Monday, April 7. We raise funds for The Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign and Help Lesotho. New members welcome. You do not have to be a grandmother to join us. Deb@613-5426993. kingstongrandmotherconnection@ gmail.com www.g2gkingston.ca Kingston Humane Society Bowl for the Animals, Sunday, April 13, Cloverleaf Lanes, 10 Bath Rd. 1 p.m. Noon registration.
A fun afternoon where teams of six bowlers dress up, enjoy bowling, a Lucky Draw Auction and raise critical funds to help care for homeless animals in our community. Register a team of six or register individually. Silent auction. Info: 613-546-1291. Travelogue – Experience the World, Wednesday, April 9, 1:30 p.m. Discover Oceania. Shirley Lew, Oceania Cruises, talks about their itineraries, fine cuisine, and entertainment. Location: The Royale. Free; register at 613-548-7810. Presented by the Seniors Association, Merit Travel, and the Royale. K3C’s Women Supporting Women Group’s April Event: Tuesday, April 8, 1:30 – 3 p.m.: Question and answer session regarding Expression through Art. K3C, 417 Bagot St. For more information, call: 613-549-7850. KSOA’s Window Art Gallery, Victoria @ Princess, is hosting the Kingston Photo Club’s Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale, from April 2 - April 27. The Opening Reception takes place Sunday, April 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4 p.m., and Thursday noon – 8 p.m. OLMC Children’s Consignment Sale, Saturday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 97 Park Cres., Amherstview. Small adult door fee. Cash only sale. Half-price in the last hour. VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) start-up of New Free exercise class for 55+ at Parham United Church on Wagerville Road every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., beginning Tuesday April 8. Call Joanne to register at 613634-0130 ext. 414 or 1-800-301-0076 or e-mail: joanne.irvine@von.ca. Also inquire about our other free classes in Sydenham, Verona and five locations in Kingston. The Kingston Photographic Club presents their Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale at Window Gallery, 647 Princess St. (at Victoria), Wednesday, April 2 – Sunday, April 27. Gallery hours: Wednesdays, Friday – Sunday 12 – 8 p.m. and Thursday 12 – 8 p.m. 3 on 3 Youth Hockey, begins Wednesday, April 2, Invista Centre – Rona Pad, 6 – 7 p.m. (6 – 12 years) and 7 – 8 p.m. (teens to young adults). Limited spots left. Register by phone at 613-389-1606 (Steve) or email timmyrevell@gmail.com. Wicked Grin’s CD Release Party, Saturday, April 5, 8:30 p.m., at The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. For over 10 years, Murray Kinsley and Wicked Grin have been rocking Ontario and Quebec with their in-your-face blues, including playing
Ottawa Bluesfest, Kingston Bluesfest, Calabogie Blues and Ribfest. For more information, please call Bruce at 613-384-8168. The Salvation Army in Kingston is in need of volunteer greeters and receptionists one day a week for the free Income Tax Clinic, which runs until May 9. To volunteer at the clinic, please contact Debbie Kirkwood at 613-548-4411 ext. 29. To make an appointment please call 613-507-4151. Theatre Pipe Organ Lovers: Enjoy the majesty of the Mighty Kimball Organ, and. Come and enjoy some of the world’s most loved organ masterpieces. Presented by The Kingston Theatre Organ Society this Friday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., 89 Kirkpatrick Street. Our guest organist Mr. Clark Wilson will feature Buster Keaton in the classic “Cameraman”. Advance tickets available: 613-386-7295. The Kingston Newcomers Club’s next meeting is April 7, and will be a joint meeting with the Alumni, and is for paid members only. There will be no regular meeting on April 8. We will have our regular meeting for May on May 13 at 7 p.m. Gordon F. Tompkins. To finish the year, will be our wrap-up annual Dinner for paid members only. The Kingston Horticultural Society invites groups to apply for a limited Community Improvement Fund for 2014, to complete horticultural projects. The projects must benefit Kingston’s citizens, and meet other criteria. Apply by April 14. Forms at www. ikweb.com/khs/ or 613-389-8895 (Brenda).
All About Bees Presentation at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m. Join Seldom Fools Apiculture and learn about the honey bee’s role in our lives. We are located on Division Street, just two km north of Highway 401. Entry fees apply. Info: Visit www.crca.ca or call 613-546-4228 x 500. 39 Club of Kingston Dance, Friday, April 4, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Music by Runaway (Red & White Night), Royal Canadian Legion 4043 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. Dress code is smart casual. A Country & Gospel Music Night with Jon McLurg and Friends, Friday, April 11, 7 p.m., Inverary United Church (4681 Latimer Rd). Freewill offering. Refreshments. Kingston Rideau Trail Spring Hikes, Saturday, April 5: Cataraqui Trail. Easy terrain, at a moderate pace, for 14 km. Restaurant lunch stop, or bring your lunch. Cataraqui Trail from Harrowsmith to Sydenham, and return. New hikers welcome. Meet at 10 a.m. from the Kingston Centre, Canadian Tire parking lot, Bath Rd. Carpooling available. Small gas fee. Info: 613-548-3003. Sunday, April 6: Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Hike the Tallow Rock Loop for 10 km, moderate to difficult terrain. Bring lunch and water and meet at 9 a.m. at the Kingston Centre, Canadian Tire parking lot, Bath Rd. Carpooling available. Small gas and park fee. Info: 613-659-3894 or 613-888-8066.
ing is Kyoko Ogoda, a Japanese Taiko drummer & Marimba Performer. Purchase tickets from the Church Office, 1 Redden St. 9 a.m. - noon, weekdays, or call 613-389-8082. Kingston Horticultural Society meets on April 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Featured speaker: Nancy Cole, discussing Growing Herbs, plus a Show Corner. Small admission fee for non-members. New members welcome. Info: www.ikweb.com/ khs/ or contact Brenda at 613-389-8895. The Healthy Minds Healthy Futures series of workshops supported by Frontenac Family of Schools welcomes Dr. Ian Manion to present promoting resiliency in children and youth. Free admission. All are welcome. Tuesday, April 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Frontenac Secondary School, 1789 Bath Rd. Info: 613-389-2330 or FROSS_Council@limestone.on.ca. The Kingston Business & Professional Women’s Club meets Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m., at Smitty’s Restaurant, 2376 Princess St. (Chapters Plaza). Speaker: Ginny Trousdale. We raise awareness of women’s issues, provide networking support, and award an annual bursary to a female entrepreneur. Information: Kay at kaymwallace@hotmail.com. Spring Revival April 2 – 6 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 2900 Princess St., Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Joe Smith. Call Pastor Krohn at 613-389-8291 for info.
Spring Fashion Show: Friday, April 4, 2 p.m. See spring styles from Northern Reflections, Fancy That, and the Roundstone, while enjoying afternoon tea and prizes. Presented by The Seniors Association. Location: The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., call for tickets & info: 613-548-7810.
Seeley’s Bay Legion, Friday, April 4, Friday Sole Fish & Fries Dinner, 5 – 7 p.m., Sunday, April 6, Old Time Fiddlers, 2 p.m. Includes dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. – midnight, Ryan Malcolm performs with his “Canadian Idol” family band. Info at www. abitofnostalgia.com. Sunday, April 20, Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children 6- 12 are half-price. Children under 5 are free.
Bath Legion @ Millhaven’s Events: Friday, April 4, Friday Lunch Special, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 5, Meat Spin, 1 p.m. Small fee per play. Bath Legion at Millhaven. Everyone is welcome.
Register for American Sign Language classes at the Canadian Hearing Society, Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road. Learn ASL as a group. Limited seating. Please call 613-544-1927 to register, by April 11.
The Kingston Townsmen Chorus and the Limestone City Voices invite you to join them for an evening of singing on Monday, April 7, 7 p.m., at the Christ Church Parish Centre, 990 Sydenham Rd. Learn about chorus singing. Refreshments. Free. RSVP at 613-817-7233 by Friday, April 4.
Immune system down a bit? Too many colds? Let’s spread good health at Health Pursuits! Come join us at the Isabel Turner Library, 935 Gardiners Rd., on Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m.
Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival, Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. All day pancakes & sausages. Crafts, syrup for sale, pony rides, and more. Small door fee. Children under 3 free. North of 401 on Division St. for 20 mins., turn right at the Perth Road Convenience Store, and look for the whitesided hall and church,
“Around the World’, a Music West Concert, Friday, April 11, 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s by the Lake United Church, Reddendale, featuring The Young Choristers Limestone Junior Choir, (Grades 3 - 8) directed by Ruth Judd, accompanied by Kim Ducca. Also perform-
Simply Paradise Dance every Sunday 6 - 10 p.m. at the 560 Legion, 734 Montreal St., Kingston. Admission includes munchies, prizes and a tasty meal. Music by Superior Sound. Singles or couples 40-90 welcome. Contact: Shirley Skinner, 613-634-1607.
Muffin Madness fundraiser for ‘’Happy Tails Rescue Dogs’’, Thursday, April 10, 11:30 a.m. Join us at 50+ Fitness, 736 Mona Dr. For more info, please call: 613-389-6540.
Dinner, dance and silent auction on Friday, April 11, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m., at the Verona Lions Hall, supporting a local family of six who were left homeless. Pork dinner, pie, live music bands and dance. Musical artists include Brielle Leblanc, Bellfonix and Drop Down Mama. Silent auction. Cash bar. Advance tickets at St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith: 613-372-2525 or from Marni Pedersen at 613-374-9929.
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Sweet delights in Perth By Mark Bergin Columnist
Daytripper - The best thing about winter is that it’s followed by spring, and nothing marks the coming of better weather like maple syrup. Sap must be an intelligent substance, because it won’t start to flow until things start to thaw. You can enjoy a sweet celebration of spring in Perth on April 26 during the town’s 38th Annual Festival of the Maples. It’s the day that the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce proudly proclaims Lanark County as the maple syrup capital of Ontario. “Every year it’s held on Gore Street, Perth’s main street and along the side streets,” said Jennifer Perkin, the Festival Coordinator. “There’s something for everyone.” The Festival of Maples was first known as The Spring Festival of the Maples. It was spearheaded by Vic Lemieux as an event to get people outside after a long winter hibernation. Perth is one of Canada’s loveliest little towns. I can’t think of a better time to visit than a day when maple syrup reigns. Festival of the Maples features a children’s area by the Crystal Palace on Tay Basin. “There will be lots of activities and live performances for children,” said Perin. “There will be music, bouncy rides and rock climbing as
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well as a petting zoo and an area to method, instead boring holes, from Quebec. In the United States, night, sap may continue to run for a watch sheep shearing.” inserting spouts and hanging the largest maple syrup production day or two. She explained that there will be buckets to collect the sweet liquid. comes from the state of Vermont. According to researchers 130 vendors and displays on the Maple syrup production remained It takes a combination of climate at Cornell University, when main street, which will feature largely unchanged until the mid- and sugar maple trees native to the temperatures rise above freezing, everything from antique cars and 19th century, the era of the invention region to create maple syrup. In a pressure develops in the tree. crafts to many of the area’s maple of the tin can. Maple syrup makers brief period during North American This pressure causes the sap to syrup producers. began to use large metal pans, spring, temperatures hover around flow out of the tree through a On Harriett Street, you’ll find the creating a greater surface area for the freezing point. At night, the tap hole. When temperatures fall main stage with live entertainment evaporation. The pans replaced temperature drops below freezing. below freezing, negative pressure all day. kettles for boiling sap. Sap doesn’t flow. When the (suction) develops, drawing water Maple products will range from All of the world’s maple syrup temperature rises in the morning, into the tree through the roots. maple syrup and maple sugar to comes from the northeastern section the sap again flows. Maple syrup This replenishes the sap in the tree, maple taffy (tire d’érable), which is of North America. Canada produces farmers have told me that the cog in allowing it to flow again during the created by pouring boiled sap onto 80 per cent of the world’s maple any explanation is that even if there next warm period. snow. syrup, with the bulk of that coming is a serious freeze for more than the Continued on page 11 “We’ll have pretty well everything you can imagine made from maple,” said Perkin. There will be free horse-drawn trolley rides, and you can fill up with a pancake breakfast at the arena. Native Americans are generally recognized as the first to use maple syrup as a nutrient. They also used it for medicinal purposes. Some historians argue that Native Americans didn’t have the technology to produce maple syrup. However, archaeological evidence and oral traditions indicate that maple syrup was produced before any Europeans arrived in North America. First Nations people taught early colonists how to tap maple trees to access the sap. The North American Visitors flock to a previous year’s Festival of the Maples in Perth. The popular event will be held on April 26 Natives carved v-shaped wedges this year. Photo/Mark Bergin in trees. Europeans changed this
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Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: whatshappening@theemc.ca Kingston Region Spelling Bee Saturday, April 12. Registration is open in three age categories for children between the ages of 6 and 14. The winner in each category will move to the Provincial Championship. Fee subsidies available. Please contact Francois Chan at 613-547-7954 or email francoischan@hotmail.com. To register, visit http://spellingbeeofcanada.ca/register.
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Stroke Caregiver Group: Are you caring for someone who has had a stroke? The Stroke Caregiver Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to share experiences, caregiving tips, info and mutual support. No charge. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW at 613-634-0130 ext. 469
New Zumba Kids Workshops and after school courses offer lots of energy, emphasizing fun with hip-hop, and pop music . ‘Moves’ especially for 4- to 14-year-olds . Youth are having fun and staying fit. Fundraising for the ‘’breakfast club’’ at Kids Zumba Centre. Info: Dee 613-389-6540.
Are you sick? Depressed? You are welcome to Kingston Healing Clinic where trained personnel will pray for you. Every Monday between 6 - 9 p.m., 999 Sydenham Rd., Kingston. Third Day Worship Centre.
Join the Grandmothers by the Lake in a fundraiser for African grandmothers on Saturday, April 5, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Hwy. 38, Verona. Guest speaker is Ed Lawrence, Canada’s gardening guru. Advance tickets recommended. Call Adele at 613-375-8845 or Marni at 613-374-9929.
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Join the free drum circle at Ben’s Pub (105 Clergy Street) on Sundays, 8 – 10 p.m. Open to all. All ages, and wheelchair accessible. Bring hand drums, shakers, flutes, and other instruments (we have extra). Play, or watch. www.juliangregory.ca for more info.
The Frontenac Women’s Chorus welcomes new members. No audition, and the ability to read music is not required. Info: Connie Shibley at 613-374-3164.
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K3C is offering an ongoing drop in style peer support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced abuse within an adult relationship, Tuesday aftermppms at 417 Bagot St. Each week offers something a little different for participants. Kingston Blood Services - Clinic at 850 Gardiners Rd, every Tuesday and Wednesday 3 - 7 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Volunteer radio enthusiasts needed to create and produce 30-minute programs for seniors focused on recreation and sport. Experience an asset, buttraining is provided. Contact Jean Lawson at The Seniors Association at 613-548-7810 x 225, for information. The Kingston Unit 12 of The Korea Veterans Assoc. of Canada meets every 2nd Monday of each month Sept. - May at the Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 560 at 734 Montreal St. Korea Veterans and their spouses are welcome. Watch for more info about their garage sale in April. Info: Sandra or Tony at 613-5461970 or sandradee558 @sympatico.ca. KFL&A Public Health offers a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program in Kingston and Napanee. Kingston:
Thursday, March 20 – Thursday, May 8, 1 – 3 p.m., at KFL&A Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave. Napanee: Monday, March 17 – Monday, May 12, 10 a.m. – noon, at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 137 Robinson St., Napanee. To register, call 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875 x 1209. Bridge Centre, Frontenac Mall, offers bridge lessons Mondays 9:30 a.m., Fridays 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. We have duplicate bridge games for all skill levels every day, except Sunday. Partnerships arranged. For more information, call: 613-507-6565. Beginner Yoga Classes at 5 Beaver Cres. off Collins Bay Rd. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. & Fridays 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. For more info: Sharon at 613 384-1547 or sharonruthprice@gmail.com. The Greater Kingston Chorus of the Sweet Adelines invite women (16+) to try us out! Four-part harmony, a Capella in Barbershop style. Learning CDs provided. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church, 2647 Hwy 38. Info: 613-389-9370. Euchre – S and A club every Monday night 7 - 9 p.m., for The Diabetes Association.
Kingston Shout Sister! Choir, directed by Georgette Fry, welcomes new members. We do not audition and learn our music by ear. All levels of singers are welcome. We sing a fun variety of music from pop and folk to Motown. Practices are Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Kingston Shout Sister! Afternoon Choir, directed by Nancy Greig, welcomes new members, too. Practices are Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m., Unitarian Place, 206 Concession St. (side door). GriefShare support group: For anyone who has lost a loved one. Mondays from 6:308 p.m. at Bayridge Alliance Fireside Room, starting Feb 3. Runs for 11 weeks. For more info contact Greg at 613-389-9060. Foot Care Wednesday – Friday. On-site assessment and treatment by experienced foot care nurses. The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Call for info: 613-548-7810. Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation offers a Caregiver Support Drop-in the second Tuesday of every month from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at Grace Centre in Sydenham. Information: Mary GaynorBriese, Caregiver Support at 613-376-6477.
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Sweet delights in Perth Continued from page 10
Nutritionally, maple syrup is one of only a few healthy sweeteners. It contains a number of important nutrients, including manganese, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and choline. Zinc is important for prostate health. Manganese is helpful in maintaining reproductive health. Zinc and manganese are both important for immune system functioning. Zinc is also an antioxidant and has been shown to decrease the development of atherosclerosis. New compounds in maple syrup are still being discovered. Recent research has found several natural enzymes and phenols and other organic compounds that have never before been known in nature. Some of them are produced during the boiling process, when the sap is transformed to syrup. So, really, think of your visit to Perth’s Festival of the Maples as an investment in your health. And the timing is great.
“Everyone is ready for spring,” said Perkin. “Whether the weather is working for us or not, people still come out and celebrate together and recognize the importance of the maple syrup industry. It’s something we look forward to during the whole spring seasons.” She noted that Perth is a friendly, happy and comfortable town with a real variety of people and organizations. “We always celebrate together,” she said. “It’s a wonderful town in which to raise children, but it’s also a great place for single people and couples with no children. Everyone benefits from life in Perth. The town has a flavor and charm all its own.” So get to know the fine folks of Perth while enjoying a healthy sweet indulgence. Location: Gore Street, Perth Directions: Take Division Street out of Kingston. North of Highway 401 it becomes Perth Road (County Road 10). Follow this all the way to Perth. Just past Perth’s fairgrounds, turn left
You can enjoy all sorts of maple products at the Festival of Maples in Perth on April 26. Seen here is the creation of maple taffy. Photo/Mark Bergin
at the traffic lights and you will be on Gore Street. You can park near the festival. If there is overflow parking or people simply want to park easily, you can also go to Algonquin College
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Gazette News - Deer may not be the first animals that come to mind when one thinks of pets, but for Allan Park and Jane McDonald, the five remaining bucks at the Fallow Deer Reserve in Harrowsmith are like family. “I’ve spent so much time here and so much time around these deer,” Park says. “I’ve come to appreciate them as beautiful animals. We have names for each and every one of them [based on each individual personality].” The reserve was formed in 2005 by Don Murphy and Wendy Workman, when it came to their attention that a farmer in Odessa could no longer adequately care for his herd of over 100 deer due to failing health. Thanks to generous donations from the community, Murphy and Workman were able to purchase the deer from the farmer for $4,000 and find a home for nearly 90 does and fawns at Omega Park in Montebello, Quebec. This left 13 bucks without a home, however, and Park and McDonald began searching for a solution. Eventually, they purchased 10 acres of land not far from the farm; with financial and manual assistance from the community, an eight foot high fence was then erected around the site, which contains a barn as well as a forested area, giving the deer a large, safe environment in which to roam and play. The term “fallow” deer refers to the
breed, which is not native to Canada. “They’re native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean area,” McDonald explains. “They were brought to North America in the late 1800s and they definitely would not survive the winter without water and hay and food. They can’t really be released into the wild anyway because they’re considered exotic.” In the wild, fallow deer are one of the few kinds of deer where males tend to live in a bachelor group when it’s not mating season, making the reserve a good fit for this group of bucks. “These guys hanging out together the way they do, it’s not anything abnormal,” Park notes. Still, this past winter, which is fast becoming infamous for its severity, has been hard on the deer. Three bucks, Max, Bash and Buddy, passed away in the last three months due to the harsh weather conditions and, in Buddy’s case, a tooth infection from which he was unable to recover. “We found him on the ground one morning in the snow and we got him up and he seemed to be okay but then he got an infection in his eye,” McDonald says. “We were treating him with antibiotics and we had him in the barn separate from the others because he was being bullied by them. We were really sure we could save Buddy but unfortunately one morning he just couldn’t stand up. That was the morning that we decided to [euthanize him]. That was a tough one because we really did think we would be able
to save him.” And the vet bills weren’t cheap. For the first time in the history of the Fallow Deer Reserve, the non-profit board that runs it made the decision to put a call out for donations. Thankfully, the community came through for the deer – and then some. “Once again, the community lobbied around the deer and we were able to exceed what we were asking for,” Park says, explaining that while only $1,000 was immediately required, a total of $2,000 was raised. Now, only five deer are left: Mike, Murph, Moki, Spike and Egee (meaning E.G. for “easy going”). Park notes that that extra $1,000 is sure to come in handy over the coming months and years. “What we do know is that as the deer age, the vet bills will increase,” he says. “And our intentions are to meet their needs rather than euthanize them just because a deer is having a little bit of a hard go.” Indeed, he notes that he and Jane have become quite attached to the deer over the years. “When we started out we virtually knew nothing about them, and they’ve educated us as much as any of the reading and stuff I’ve done on them.” Members of the public are welcome to come visit the Fallow Deer Reserve, the best time of year to do so being between May and September. To learn more about the reserve, or to donate money to it, visit www. fallowdeerreserve.org.
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“To me cinema isn’t a slice of life; it’s a piece of cake” —Hitchcock. That quote is on the menu board of The Screening Room, Kingston’s downtown independent movie theatre located upstairs at 120 Princess Street. It sums up cinephile Wendy Huot’s view of her career. Huot didn’t plan to own a cinema, but when the opportunity arose, she jumped. She says she grew up as an introverted kid who liked to collect things. Lego. Porcelain dolls. Stuffed dogs. Decorative soaps. Now, she laughs as she says that as a teen she moved to collecting the experience of watching movies. “I always enjoyed movies,” she says. “But as a teen, it became an overriding interest.” She describes going to movies as an event that’s unequalled. Her earliest film memories focus more on the experience than the content. “The first movie I saw was Hans Christian Andersen, the Danny Kaye film,” she says. “I remember the atmosphere of the dark room. It did something to the imagination. I’ve liked Danny Kaye ever since. The other early film I saw was Little Mermaid, which was also
Hans Christian Andersen.” She says that the experience of seeing a movie in a cinema can be powerful or just fun. “Going to a movie is very democratic,” she says. “You don’t have to belong to a particular social milieu to gain access. Going to a movie can be life-changing and give you new perspective or it can be a completely immersive escape. You might have a very powerful experience or just go for fun. I especially like being in another city and going to see a movie by myself. “ Huot graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She then completed a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. She’s worked as a web programmer and in 2006 she became the web development librarian at the Queen’s University Library. That brought her from British Columbia to Kingston. She stayed with Queen’s until 2011. “I didn’t know anyone in Ontario when I moved here,” she says. “Even when I came for the job interview, I checked to see if there was something like The Screening Room in Kingston. When I realized there was, I knew I could live here.”
While working at Queen’s, on her own time she ran a small underground film series called Cameo Cinema. She used spaces like Artel for showings. The idea of opening a single-screen moviewatching space whirled in her mind. “I love watching classic films,” she says. “I was making rough plans and exploring the idea. Then one day I found out the screening room was for sale. I thought, ‘oh my gosh, this is what I want to do. I have to buy it.’ I had a grim determination to see if I could do it.” She said that on some level, she didn’t think it would work out. But it did. She ended up with keys in hand for The Screening Room. The
previous owner showed her the ropes. “It felt good,” she says. “I felt a sense of purpose. There really wasn’t too much hemming and hawing. I wasn’t weighing the pros and cons. When the opportunity arose, there was no choice, I was going for it. It’s all worked out. I’m really happy and the theatre is flourishing.” She watches as new people discover The Screening Room all the time. There’ s a good energy surrounding this theatre. She says there is a spiritual communal quality of coming together for the deeper experience of watching a film. “Even though in the 21st century with things like Netflix
and downloads it’s not an overall fantastic time to be in the movie theatre business, but it’s a very good time for The Screening Room.” It is now the only cinema serving downtown audiences. Huot noted that having digital projectors allows The Screening Room to bring more movies to town closer to their release dates. “Films can be great conversation pieces,” she says. “This is where The Screening Room can show the kinds of movies people can really talk about, the ones that raise interesting questions. We have great success with films that have been sleeper hits.” Continued on page 15
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the opera, with intermissions and it’s all very civil. Anyone who loves opera will love these. And if someone is curious about opera, they might be surprised.” Also in April, Huot is bringing in four classic Hollywood films. “We’re calling it ‘Family Plots and Twisted Ties,’” she says. “They are all classic Hollywood films that look at the darker side of the American Family.” These will include Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Bigger than Life, and The Bad Seed. I was surprised to see The Bad Seed on the list; it’s a movie I love, but it’s definitely dark and a somewhat more obscure Hollywood gem. “There are so many great scenes in that film,” she says. “But all four films have such over-the-top performances. Big acting. Melodrama.” She says that one of the things she likes about darker movies is that they make you appreciate what you have. “You can watch and think of things relative to yourself,” she says. “A person can think, ‘Wow, I though my family was messed up” and become more appreciative of their own life.” In May, a special series will include concert films and movie-related events. The selection is not decided yet, but Huot is looking at things like Woodstock, Stop Making Sense, Gimme Shelter and A Hard Day’s Night. If you haven’t been to The Screening Room in a while, there have been changes.
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Seeding a Summer Garden By Kate Kristiansen Columnist
Up in My Grill - Are you dreaming of a summer vegetable garden? In the past, I’ve had mixed success with gardening, but this year I’ve committed to getting it right! Gardening provides people with fresh, nutritious fruits, herbs and vegetables. Growing your own garden can be a very rewarding experience. Gardens provide those on low incomes with the opportunity to grow organic food, which is often expensive in retail stores. A garden also allows those concerned about the environmental impacts of food, to have control over the food they eat. My vision is of neat rows of vegetables, with a bountiful harvest, filling baskets with fresh food. I’ve devised some useful tips to help me with my planting goals this year. I am sharing them in an effort to help you do the same. 1. Plan ahead. Most keen gardeners begin careful planning in January, plotting out what seeds to buy, indoor preparation of plants, and purchasing soil and materials to get started. Make a list of vegetables you purchase from the grocery store to determine what you’d like to plant. Don’t forget to consider how much time it will take to maintain your garden. If you have a small space or an apartment you could consider a container garden located just outside the door or even inside by a window. For me, I have loads of space, but little time to maintain a large garden. My plans are to build a raised garden, which I will manage better. 2. Think small. One of my past mistakes was over planting in a large space. In order to enjoy a garden, you must be able to maintain and control it. Don’t be too ambitious. 3. Choose plants that require little effort but are big producers. Determine what kind of soil
you need and how fast things grow. For example, zucchini grow like wildfire; one hill is probably enough for a small family. 4. Share with others. Whether it’s seeds, equipment or your harvest. It’s cost effective and rewarding to support each other. In fact, why not grow an extra row and donate the food to Loving Spoonful. Each year this Kingston based charity organizes a “Grow A Row” campaign where you can drop off your surplus fresh healthy food at key sites around the city. For more information visit: lovingsoonful.org 5. Ask for advice. It’s important to research and glean as much information as you can about gardening in your community. Ask farmers or friends and relatives to share their experiences on what works and how to prepare. 6. Choose a good site. Build your garden in sunshine and in good soil. Ensure ease of access to taps or rain barrels to keep garden watered. You can change the soil quality by adding nutrients and top layers to benefit the effectiveness of your growing crop. Some plants grow better when they are next to each other. Companion planting is also a good way to keep your plants healthy and even keep insects away. No room for a garden? Get involved in a local community garden. Community gardens play an important role in helping people to eat well. They are generally maintained by their members and still offer a great way to access fresh food. For more information visit lovingspoonful.org to explore the network of community gardens in your area. This year is going to be different. I am excited about the growing season, however short it may be. If you have a foodie biz or a local restaurant for me to visit please email me at ladydinesalot@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook or my blog Ladydinesalot.com.
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Diabetes can’t slow down Holy Cross athlete By Mark Kerr Columnist
Gazette Sports -- As an active, sports-loving 11-year-old, Mary Besselink couldn’t help but worry when she found three years ago but she had Type 1 diabetes. “Originally, I thought about how it would change my life. I was scared I would have to pull back from sports and vacations and change my eating habits,” says the now 15-year-old Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School student. As she was coming to terms with the diagnosis, Besselink remembered a sports camp she attended a few years earlier. “I noticed a girl who had diabetes playing basketball. I thought of her right away when I found out I had diabetes. ‘If she can play, well I can play too,’” she recalls. Besselink hasn’t looked back since then. She lists basketball as her favourite sport, and she stars as both a Crusader and as a member of her Kingston Impact club team. She also plays soccer with the Cataraqui Clippers and volleyball with the CATS program. If that’s not enough, she is gearing up for the track and field season when she will compete in the 800m and high jump events. Diabetes has not had the dramatic
impact Besselink worried it would Besselink can often be found will go and cheer them on whenever sees herself as a teacher or a fashion have on her life. At the same time, with her friends when she is not possible. designer. though, it does take quite a bit of playing sports, whether it’s hanging University is a few years off for Do you know a young athlete work managing the disease. She out at the mall, seeing a movie or Besselink, but she already has a goal who should be profiled in our High tests her blood sugar eight to 10 taking in a Queen’s or St. Lawrence of competing at the post-secondary School Athlete of the Week column? times a day to ensure her blood College basketball game. If her level for either basketball or earning If so, email hpratt-campbell@ sugar is at a sustainable level. She friends aren’t on the same team, she a track scholarship. Eventually she perfprint.ca counts her carbohydrate intake so that it stays in balance with her insulin intake. She eats the same lunch nearly every day at school which makes it easier, but there are times when it’s a challenge. “Counting carbs can be hard when you are out with friends or when you are travelling and have to eat out,” she says. Preparing for a big game involves more than stretching for Besselink. When she knows she is going to get a lot of exercise the next day, she will cut back on her insulin the night before so that her blood sugar is at an optimal level. “Sometimes when I test high before the game, I can’t play my best. I feel shaky and off my game,” she says. Besselink has used the Omnipod insulin pump since August. The tubeless system is small and discreet and doesn’t bother her at all when she is doing what she loves. “I enjoy the competitive nature of sports,” she says. “I also like just being with friends and playing sports.” Holy Cross athlete Mary Besselink. By Mark Kerr
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Gazette Arts – I love the Muppets. I love Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie and all the rest. I loved their last film. I really wanted to love Muppets Most Wanted. Unfortunately it was truly awful. As the Muppets get set to embark on a world tour with their new manager Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), Constantine, the world’s
most dangerous frog, escapes from a Russian gulag. Aside from a mole on his cheek, and a terrible accent Constantine is a dead ringer for Kermit. A fact he and his partner, who is of course Dominic, plan to exploit. Constantine switches places with Kermit. While Constantine infiltrates the Muppets, Kermit ends up in a Russian gulag run by the Kermit obsessed Nadya (Tina Fey). Constantine and Dominic use the Muppets as a cover to rob museums across Europe with each heist bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of stealing the Crown Jewels.
MOVIE: Muppets Most Wanted STARRING: Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Walter and the whole gang DIRECTOR: James Bobin RATING: G
Animal is the only one to see, or perhaps smell Constantine for who he really is though no one listens. Then Walter starts to piece things together, and he and Fozzie eventually figure it out. It’s then up to Walter, Animal and Fozzie to save Kermit and get his help to stop Constantine before the unthinkable can happen. Unfortunately it’s not as unthinkable as the possibility that they might make another film. Somewhere between that last Muppet movie and this Muppet movie the Muppets have lost their heart. Like so many sequels before it Muppets Most Wanted was forced. It felt like no one had their hearts invested in this film. It lacked inspiration, and so everyone was just following the same old formula. There was no art and no charm, and so everyone was just going through the motions because they didn’t know what else to do. There are a few laughs, a few good lines, the classic cameos, and one or two decent musical numbers. I especially enjoyed watching Danny Trejo, Jemaine Clement and Ray Liotta sing and dance together. The Muppets themselves and the talented people who give them voice Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David
Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Peter Linz are still great. Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Ty Burrell are okay, but the problem here I think is with the script. It is tired, it makes very little sense and it completely lacks direction. It is a poorly executed excuse to string together a bunch of old Muppet jokes and musical numbers.
The Muppets had a sense of excitement that Muppets Most Wanted lacked. It’s extremely disappointing and not just because it’s such a bad film, but because it will most likely mean the end of the franchise before it had a chance to really get going again. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature of the EMC.
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Olympic gold medalist visits Kingston to inspire youth By Hiba Kesebi Columnist
When it comes to success, former Olympian gold medalist and Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery has a simple formula: passion and perseverance. The 2010 Vancouver Olympics skeleton racing champion – by .007 of a second – shared his story of passion and perseverance to a crowd of more than 500 students from three school boards at Loyalist Collegiate as part of the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston’s sixth annual Making a Difference Speaker Series. “You need to have the passion in your belly to weather the storm. Every journey has its ups and downs, and it’s the passion that will see you through the low places… Unless you love something, it will be way too easy to quit when the going goes tough,” explained 34 year old Montgomery, who didn’t discover his passion for skeleton racing until later on in life. Growing up in Russell, Man., Montgomery enjoyed playing hockey. His childhood hero was the NHL player Theo Fleury. Fleury, despite of being one of the smallest players in the league, helped the Calgary Flames earn their one and only Stanley Cup victory in 1989. He was also from Russell, Man., which in the eyes of Montgomery made him all the more a hero. “In my nine-year-old brain, I couldn’t fathom how somebody from this small town that I belonged to could play in the NHL,” he said. Not too long after his Stanley Cup victory, Montgomery had the chance to
meet the town hero in person. It was during this encounter that he realized anything is possible and that big things do happen to small people from small towns. “I remember the experience quiet vividly. I guess I had built it up to being something more than it really was. I was left with the feeling of almost disappointed that he wasn’t this mythical creature that we saw play on the ice. He was just a regular man,” Montgomery told the students, noting that after meeting with Fleury his views on life took a turn to the better. “It was one of those moments that changes how your brain thinks or processes information. I no longer looked at things through the eyes of someone that says ‘I can’t do that’, or ‘people from Russell, Manitoba’ just don’t do things like that. Everything became a possibility and my world became a lot bigger when I realized that people from anywhere can do anything.” By the time he graduated high school, Montgomery was sure he wasn’t set out to be the next hockey hero. He began his search for a new sport – one that he’d love and be passionate about. “I was looking for something in my life. Something I could sink my teeth into and something I could call my own. I knew that I was going to have to work hard and I knew that there were going to be sacrifices. I knew there was going to be a long road because I wanted to find a sport that I actually could represent my country at,” he said. In his search for a new passion, Montgomery attempted speed skating. “I thought ‘I’m a fast skater. I should be
a good speed skater.’ It’s not quite that easy I’m afraid,” he told the students, describing how he almost “took out” an entire group of Japanese tourists as they were walking across the ice. “It was a horrible experience and I’m sure until this day, those people will never go to a speed skating event for fear that somebody will come bearing at them,” said Montgomery. Though he ultimately got good at it, Montgomery didn’t feel passionate about the sport. In 2002, he found his passion by chance while visiting Calgary’s Olympic Park – home of the 1988 Olympic Games – with this mother. “As we are approaching the bobsled track, all of a sudden we hear this WHOOOSH down the track… We see this athlete come down face first, on his stomach at 125 kilometres an hour and you can imagine my surprise. I was beside myself. I thought I just witnessed the most horrible luge accident of my life. And then all of a sudden you see another athlete and another.” It became apparent this was no luge accident. The athletes were actually participating in skeleton racing and Montgomery instantly knew he had to try it.
It was -30 Celsius when Montgomery made his first attempt at skeleton racing, which he describes as going down a waterslide on steroids. “By the end [of the track], I was bumped and bruised, my jacket was ripped, I had no idea what was happening to me, and I could not have been happier. I crossed the finish line and I was grinning from ear to ear like a dummy. It was the most exhilarating thing I have ever experienced in my life. “I knew at that exact moment, that I had found what I was looking for,” he said. Montgomery was not a natural at skeleton racing and like most people he struggled at the beginning. But he had a passion and persevered. “Failure is part of the process, you need to fail. It’s not the winning that teaches you how to be resilient, it’s the set-backs, it’s the loss and it’s the disappointment. It’s the knowledge that if I work harder, if I
practice longer, if I’m more disciplined, I will be better tomorrow.” Fast forward eight years of dedication, discipline and practice, Montgomery found himself at the 2010 Olympic Games grinning from ear to ear, holding his gold medal in skeleton racing. Fast forward four more, and here he is inspiring kids right here in Kingston.
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Gazette Lifestyle – Monday March 17 was St. Patrick’s Day so the “wearing of the green� is over for another year. This spring, however, it is not the green related to St. Patty’s Day that is on my mind. Instead I am thinking about the “40 shades of green� inherent to Ireland. After the winter we have just come through, the first sprouts of green grass have never been more anticipated. Spring officially arrived Thursday, March 20 followed by more winter. I won’t be happy until I see grass growing, leaves sprouting and blossoms appearing. The sooner the better! My wife Kathleen and I are not winter travellers. We prefer the spring, summer and fall for our excursions, including overseas trips. When winter arrives we batten down the hatches and dream of what lies ahead. Early in the New Year, when the spring and summer brochures arrived at our travel agent’s, our focus was on Ireland. We’ve been there twice and loved it. But the last time was 2006 and we’re overdue for another visit. Our good friends and travel companions Wendy and Frank LeBlanc have been to many places. But they’ve never visited Ireland. We have been talking about going there together for a couple of years. Now we have penciled it in for this summer. We will visit both the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland which, of course, remains part of the United Kingdom. The “Emerald Isle� is steeped in history which makes it a perfect destination for us because we’re all so interested in history. There are three things about the island which are keys. My wife and I both had grandfathers who were born there. Kathy’s paternal grandfather was from Dublin. My maternal grandfather was born and raised in Belfast. My father’s ancestors are from Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. In fact the Maguires were one of the most prominent and powerful clans in the north. They were “the chiefs of Fermanagh� dating back to 1302. The Maguires controlled Lough (lake) Erne and the river of the same name. The river and its lakes (Lough Erne is really two large lakes) formed the chief high road through Fermanagh in ancient times. Kathy’s grandfather was a cooper (a barrel maker) who ended up practicing his vocation on both sides of the Atlantic. With reference to my wife, have you
ever heard a name any more Irish than Kathleen Maguire? No one ever asks Kathleen about her roots. They know automatically! The second reason we love Ireland is its people. Despite “The Troubles� which have afflicted the north for far too long, the people of Ireland, north and south, are some of the finest we have ever had the pleasure to meet. They are genuinely friendly, outgoing and helpful. On the first night of our second visit to the island, in September 2006, we took a taxi from our hotel in the Ballsbridge district of Dublin to Temple Bar, the thriving entertainment area in the city centre, on the south side of the River Liffey. Our driver was a local, something which is rare in the big cities of Europe but common in Ireland. We asked him to set us down at the end of Grafton Street, the pedestrianized main shopping thoroughfare in the heart of the Irish capital. The man chatted amiably with us throughout the short drive. He was particularly pleased to discover our Irish heritage. We Irish stick together! At Grafton Street Kathy produced her purse to pay him. It was an uneven amount and he asked her to round it off which meant we paid less than the fare showing on the meter. On top of that he refused her offer of a tip. Our third reason for loving Ireland is the weather. It can be very wet of course. But sitting in the Atlantic, off the northwest coast of mainland Europe (and very close to Great Britain), the country has a maritime climate. In March the average daytime temperature is 10 Celsius (C) or 50 Fahrenheit (F). The lowest monthly averages are in January and February when the temperature is generally a moderate 8C (46F). The warmest months are July and August when, on average, the mercury reaches a comfortable 17C (63F). Last week here I would gladly have settled for 8C! It was late September (2006) when we called a cab to take us from our hotel in Limerick to the nearby international airport at Shannon on Ireland’s west coast. It was the end of our Irish stay and we were catching a flight to Manchester, England to visit friends there. As usual in Ireland the cabbie was a native. It was a cool afternoon and we were both wearing light jackets. I noticed he was sporting a short sleeve shirt. Like most of his countrymen he was friendly and talkative. He wanted to know where we had been and where we were going. I asked him about the weather in the Limerick region. How cold it gets in
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Station 14 entrepreneur says local news is about to go viral By Hollie Pratt-Campbell hpratt-campbell@perfprint.ca
Heritage News - The idea of a community-driven internet news channel had been roaming around Anthony Agostino’s brain for over five years, but he knew he had to wait for the right moment to make it happen. Finally, given the current explosion of social media and the increasing prevalence of smartphones and tablets that can display highdefinition video, he has decided that the time is now. Station 14, a video-based website and app, will officially launch April 14, providing the people of Kingston with 100 per cent local content
at their fingertips, wherever they happen to be and at any time of day. Two video journalists will be out in the community every day finding local news and feature stories and further segments will be produced by host Chelsea McDermott – but that’s only part of what Station 14 will offer. “In addition to that we’re allowing the public to upload their own videos to our site and to our app as well, so it’s very interactive,” Agostino explains. “We’re not just telling people stories and showing them what we feel they want to see, we’re letting them be a part of it. We’re letting them engage and really be a part of their community and be able
to showcase their own things.” Potential community videos could be anything from a non-profit organization posting highlights of their board meeting to a local musician who is looking to showcase their work. “We think that will be really key to what we’re doing,” Agostino notes. In 2009, Agostino left behind his career as a broadcaster at CKWS TV when he found his former side-project, the video production company VIVA productions, had become more than a full-time job. While it was a tough decision to leave, he says that in the end it was definitely the right choice. “I liked my broadcast career very
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much and I loved the people [at CKWS], but I had the opportunity to become an entrepreneur and I love challenges. I’m the type of person where I believe opportunity is what you make of it, and I want to make my own opportunities. I want to have my own creations and really determine my own destiny.” Four years later, VIVA has expanded tremendously and created five new jobs in Kingston. More recently, through Station 14, Agostino was able to create four additional jobs. “One of the things that I’m proud of as an entrepreneur is that within the last 18 months I’ve created nine new jobs in this community. I really take a lot of pride in [the fact that] I’m able to contribute in that way and create these things.” Indeed, at the heart of it all is Agostino’s passion for his community. “I was born and raised here in Kingston. I know this community pretty well, or at least I think I do. I’ve been part of the media for over a decade, which has also helped in that regard. I’ve always loved Kingston and I didn’t want to move to another community. My family really likes it here, so I wanted to create a living
and a lifestyle that I could live with here in the city.” With Station 14, he is confident he is giving the city he loves something new and exciting. “Not only will it provide them with the ability to see what they want whenever they want when it comes to [local news], but it’s going to be a really high quality production. We have some great items and really fresh new ideas lined up for people. It’s something that this city hasn’t seen before and I know that people are going to be really excited about it. We can’t wait to launch.” And keep an eye out for some surprises as well. “Admittedly we’ve held back some information and kept some things behind the curtain,” says Agostino. “That’s for a good reason. We want to keep people engaged and keep people excited and keep them wondering and waiting to see what’s going to be happening. We promise that they won’t be disappointed, that’s for sure.” To keep updated about Station 14, you can like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter at @ Stn14Kingston. On April 14, www. station14.ca will officially be live and the app available for download.
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THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier Multi media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-inclass talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
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Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation requires a Family Services Worker
Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by April 7, 2014 12:00 noon or via email to david. townsend@sfcsc.ca We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is looking a Multi media savvy representative for our Kingston Ontario Sales Team! This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Multi Media Advertising Sales Representative to join our organization. Our Advertising Sales Representatives will introduce and sell our Multi Media marketing solutions across a number of platforms including Newspaper, Print, Flyer distribution and our many digital platforms to local small and medium sized businesses in the region, while achieving aggressive revenue targets. Experience selling across multiple media platforms is strongly recommended but not essential. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients â&#x20AC;˘ Provide our valued customers with creative and effective multi media advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization â&#x20AC;˘ Prospect for new accounts including researching â&#x20AC;˘ Create proposals for prospective advertisers through compelling business cases â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in ad design, co-ordinate the execution of Multi Media advertising programs â&#x20AC;˘ Attain or surpass sales targets â&#x20AC;˘ Address client concerns in a timely and professional manner â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to present a variety of opportunities to all clients, and to support all special initiatives â&#x20AC;˘ As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE LOOKING FOR â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in sales and cold callings a must, experience selling across Multiple media platforms an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Superior customer service skills, creativity, and ability to be resourceful, expedient and work to deadlines â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to build and develop effective relationships within our team and with clients â&#x20AC;˘ Positive attitude, flexible nature and excellent communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, with strong attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, and unprecedented drive for results â&#x20AC;˘ Degree or diploma in marketing/ advertising, or equivalent work experience plus a good understanding of online and social media â&#x20AC;˘ Access to reliable vehicle
Due to our continued growth after over 38 years in business, A & B Ford Sales Ltd. is looking for a sales professional with the drive, determination, and sales expertise to work in our busy dealership.
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Requirements: Preference will be given to applicants holding a SSW diploma or equivalent. Experience and/or knowledge of Food Banks expected. Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources preferred. Current police records check required.
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Looking for an experienced, licensed automotive technician who is also able to perform Drive Clean inspections. Alignment experience preferred, but not required. You will have the opportunity to work on all makes and models of vehicles in our 14 bay facility. Benefit plan available also.
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Duties: Assists with the provision of case management, direct service intakes, assessments and coordination of supports, communications and administrative support to our client families requiring housing support. This may include supporting the homeless, providing financial support for rent or utilities, food security and/or referral services. Coordinates and manages activities within the SFCSC Food Bank. The incumbent must maintain detailed client files and record monthly statistics. Works closely to identify families at imminent risk of homelessness and in need of case management and advocacy. To receive a more detailed job description, please go to www.sfcsc.ca
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Gazette Lifestyle - My sister Audrey’s voice was stern that night. “I don’t know how often I have to tell you, Mary” she said, wagging a finger under my nose. “It has nothing to do with you. Mother gets like that ever so often. You should be used to it by now.” The issue was Mother’s mood. She had that look about her that gave me knots in the pit of my stomach. But that year, as winter seemed to go on forever, the snow hadn’t even begun to melt, and the Model T was still up on blocks in the drive shed, Mother seemed more melancholy than usual. And of course, as usual, I thought I had done something to upset her. Something terrible, like forgetting to close my eyes when saying our prayers at her knee at night. Or not wiping the oilcloth on the kitchen table to her satisfaction after redding up after supper. But Audrey said, no. I had done nothing to put her in her mood. And once again she told me that this time of year was when Mother most missed her beloved New York. “It happens every year. Don’t you remember? Just when winter is about over.” And I would ask my sister to explain it all to me again. And she said it was sort of like getting the stomach flu, only there was no medicine to make it better. And to make matters worse, the last big snow storm prevented the Philadelphia Enquirer from arriving at Ritza’s Drug Store! The paper was as thick as Eaton’s Catalogue, and once Mr. Ritza told Mother she was the only one in the entire county who got the Philadelphia Enquirer! So Mother was even without that connection to the city she had left, to live in the backwoods of Renfrew County, on a farm with no running water, no electricity and miles from the nearest town. It seemed to me that during the
day, Mother was happier than she was at night this time of year. And again, my much wiser and older sister Audrey said it was because her days were filled with washing and ironing, baking, and keeping the old log house in ship-shop shape. It was the evenings, when only the coal-oil lamp in the middle of the table lit the kitchen, and the wind howled outside, and the branches of the bare tree close to the house, scraped against the windows, that Mother fidgeted at one end of the table, often staring off into space. She took to looking up to one corner of the kitchen ceiling, as if she were searching for something. And then she would give her head a shake, and bend down to her diaries in front of her. If Father was aware of the change in Mother, he said nothing. He still dozed in the rocking chair by the cook stove, puffing on his pipe until he fell asleep, and the pipe landed on his chest leaving his mouth, or as often happened, slid to the floor, landing on the Ottawa Farm Journal, or the Family Herald and Weekly Star. And I would sit at the long kitchen table, pretending to be drawing in a five cent scribbler, bought at the Rexall One Cent Sale, and kept for just such an evening past-time. But my eyes would be on Mother. And in the silence of the kitchen, the brothers quietly doing what amused them, and Audrey embroidering, I could actually hear Mother’s pencil, sliding over the page in her diary. It made the faintest of sounds, but on those evenings when Mother’s mind was a million miles away, I was so aware of every move she made at the end of the table. It was at that time that she wrote furiously in her diaries. She sat with her left arm circling her scribbler, and I would see her nod, as if confirming what she was writing, and I could tell when she came to the end of a sentence. She would jab at the paper with the pencil, as if to say, “There now. That’s how I feel.” I longed to see what she had written, but of course, no one was
allowed near her scribblers which were kept in the upper shelf of the back-to-the-wall cupboard. That was a sacred place. At other times I would fall asleep to the click-clack of the old treadle Singer sewing machine when Mother sewed after we had gone to bed. It was a wonderful, soothing sound. But now, the house was quiet. The only sounds came from Father plugging more wood into the stove.
We would have said our prayers as usual. And as usual, Mother would put her hand on each head signalling it was time for us to say our own prayer and ask God for special favours. And I would pray for the end of winter. I would pray that before long our evenings would return to happier times. When joy would come from Mother playing the harmonica, as Audrey and I leafed through Eaton’s catalogue. When
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Heritage News - For 26 years now, community members in the Kingston area have excitedly purchased tickets for the Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery in hopes of winning a brand new, luxurious, state-of-the-art home. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Home is located at 889 Roshan Dr. and is valued at $500,000. But the best part of purchasing Dream Home tickets, which are currently on sale for $150, is that doing so benefits charities and causes right here in the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and some of these funds have already been distributed. Recently, the Kinsmen donated $20,000 of Dream Home profits to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), with specific instructions that the money be used to help local children who are blind or partially sighted grow in to successful, confident adults. CNIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child and family services support children through programs like Braille preparation, tactile learning sessions and peer programs. Kinsmen member Pete Butler explains that the CNIB was a regular donation recipient years ago, as a couple of club members at the time had a personal connection to the charity. They were inspired to return to the cause when they were made aware of a strong need for support in this area among local children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankly, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most strongly motivated by children in need,â&#x20AC;? Butler says. [The $20,000 will go toward] buying equipment to assist these kids. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sizable donation and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all proceeds from our Dream Home draw.â&#x20AC;? Another $20,000 has also already been donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston (SVDP).
Butler says the Kinsmen were first made aware of this cause when he visited the organization personally several years ago. SVDP helps the neediest members of our society by offering a hot meal program daily; it also features a warehouse and emergency food pantry for those in need of clothing, food and other necessities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I visited St. Vincent de Paul and observed their action and frankly I said at the time that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never seen a better bang for the buck,â&#x20AC;? Butler says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never seen people utilize resources as well as these people
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Home projects perfect for spring The rejuvenating spirit of spring makes this beloved season an ideal time for homeowners to take stock of their homes and properties and address any issues that arose during the winter. While some homes make it through winter unscathed, the harsh weather of the year’s coldest season can add several tasks to homeowners’ springtime to-do lists. While some projects are best left to the professionals, others can be tackled even by those homeowners with little or no DIY experience. The following are a handful of projects tailormade for spring. Inspect the gutters Gutters tend to bear the brunt of harsh winter weather, and come spring gutters are in need of inspection if not repair. Winter winds, snow and heavy rainfall can compromise the effectiveness of gutters, which can easily accumulate debris and detach from homes during winter storms. In addition, gutters sometimes develop leaks over the winter months. As a result, homeowners should conduct a careful inspection of their gutters come the spring, being sure to look for leaks while clearing the gutters of debris and reattaching gutters that might have become detached from the home on windy winter days and nights. When reattaching loose gutters, make sure the downspouts are draining away from the foundation, as gutters that are not draining properly can cause damage to that foundation and possibly lead to flooding. Take stock of roof shingles Much like its gutters and downspouts, a home’s roof can suffer significant damage over the course of a typical winter. Shingles may be lost to harsh winter winds and storms, so homeowners should examine the roof to determine if any shingles were lost (lost shingles might even be lying around the property) or suffered damage that’s considerable enough to require re-
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The basics of cleaning windows After a long winter of snow and ice, many people are ready for the warmth and sunshine synonymous with spring. But dirty windows can block that sunshine from finding its way into a home. Washing windows can be quite an undertaking, particularly in those homes with many windows on multiple levels. However, there are several time-saving tips available that can cut the work considerably. • Save window washing for a cloudy day. Otherwise, the warmth and sunlight may dry the cleaning solution too quickly and you will be left with streaks on your windows. • Vacuum windowsills and tracks first to remove a good deal of dust and debris. This will reduce the amount of dirt you smear onto the windows while cleaning them. • Use a combination of a sponge soaked in cleaning solution and a squeegee to get really clean win-
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