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Loughborough Public School’s Green Team goes all out for Earth Day By Mandy Marciniak

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News – Earth Day is a big deal at Loughborough Public School, especially for the Green Team. The team is made up of more than 40 students in Grades 4 to 6 and each year they try to do more and more to help the environment. “This year we have every student in the school planting a sunflower seed and taking care of it until it is big enough to go in a garden,” explained Green Team member Mackenzie Snider. “We are also doing things like collecting plastic bags, painting benches and fence posts and planting trees.” The group fundraises throughout the year in order to do something big for Earth Day. In the past they have gone on field trips or held assemblies, but this year they are planting 40 trees in the property surrounding the school. “These aren’t saplings, these are eightfoot trees and it will be amazing,” explained Sharon Isbell, Grade 1 teacher at Loughborough and leader of the Green Team. “The team has worked so hard to fundraise and the parent council chipped in too. It will be amazing for the students and the school.” Greening the space around the school is a big priority for the Green Team, but they are also focusing on the five R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot and Refuse. “We have done things like replacing the garbage cans in the school with smaller ones to get people to recycle and compost more,” said Green Team member Emerson Franks. “We are also competing in a plastic Left to right: Green team members Mackenzie Snider, Ceilidh Rodgers, Emerson Franks and Jenna Norman bag collection competition this year.” outside of Loughborough Public School where 40 new trees will be planted. Photo/Mandy Marciniak The competition, run by Wal-Mart, asks

students in schools across Ontario to collect as many plastic bags as they can. The school that collects the most bags will receive $3,000 towards a green project at their school. “We don’t know who is counting the bags yet but we have a lot,” said Isabell. “They also have a social media component where we could win an additional prize for the best photo online. It is potentially a lot of money and it would buy a lot more trees.” In addition to all the smaller efforts and the bigger efforts, like the trees, the Green Team also organized a special Earth Day assembly this year to show the rest of the school how to be more green. “We have a play and some songs and a slideshow,” explained Green Team member and co-host of the event Jenna Norman. “It is a lot of fun and I hope it will encourage more members of the school to join the Green Team.” For the current team members, the Green Team has been a great experience and they hope that through it they are making a difference. “I like making the world a better place and helping people,” said Franks. “It means a lot to me to be reusing and recycling and making a difference. For Isabell, that is the most important part of the club and she hopes that through it, the students see that they can do something. “They know about things like global warming and that is scary for them, but doing something makes them feel like they are contributing and that they can help change the world for the future,” she said. “Putting that in their hands is really important.”

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Frontenac County in good shape financially, says auditor By Craig Bakay

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serve (used to mitigate tax increases) and $19,530 “was provided to mitigate the increased cost of the POA budget as a result of the inclusion of an annual recovery related to the POA building.” That led Doyle to wonder if “some of that money should ﬁnd its way to the Townships since we’re the ones facing huge increased policing costs from the OPP.” VanBruinessen replied that surpluses follow the County’s reserve and reserve funds policy. “So, what you’re saying is that if we want to do something differently,

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it has to come back to this table,” said Warden Frances Smith. Some other highlights of the audited ﬁnancial statements include: • The County will be embarking on a long range investment plan in line with the strategic plan in 2016. • There was a substantial increase in the amounts receivable from the Townships, offset by a decrease in the amounts coming from the City and HST at year end vis a vis 2014. • In 2015, the timing of payments resulted in a reduction of outstanding payables at the end of the year. TICO#50007364

News — “Overall, 2015 was a good year for Frontenac County,” accountant Howard Allan of Allan and Partners told Frontenac County Council in presenting his financial audit at last week’s regular Council meeting. “Your financial position is as strong or stronger than the other counties we audit,” he said. “At first glance, it looks like there is a deficit of $1.3 million but that’s the result of the transfer of the library in Sydenham.” In 2015, the County’s tangible capital assets (land, land improvements, buildings, vehicles, machinery/equipment, bridges and work in progress) totaled $22,453,621 as opposed to

$24,901,532 in 2014. “The overall positive thing is that expenditures were less than budgeted for and revenues were higher. “You’ve improved your net ﬁnancial assets to the tune of about $1 million and received more government grants than expected.” Allan said the balance sheet was “nice looking” with a “good cash position” and “overall tax increases were fairly modest compared with other upper tier municipalities.” However he did note that other upper tier municipalities do have road networks whereas in Frontenac County roads are all the responsibility of lower tiers. “But you’re in a low risk position

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC RECRUITING A CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (CBO) We are currently recruiting a Chief Building Official (CBO). Details and a job description are available at www.southfrontenac.net under“Living Here/Careers”. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (Quoting Competition 16-19-BD) to hr@southfrontenac.net no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS The Township of South Frontenac invites nominations for“Volunteer of the Year Awards”. These awards are presented to individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the township. Nominees may be from any community volunteer group in South Frontenac. Deadline for applications is May 16, 2016. See the website under“News and Public Notices”for more details.

PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK – IT’S STILL ON! It’s nice to see the spring smiling faces of all the resident groups, associations and organizations that are picking up their bags to take part in cleaning up our Township! The more the merrier so talk to your neighbors and even if you simply do on either sides of your road or lane, it will help in the overall cleanup. Put the bags out the day of your regular garbage or call 613 376-3900 X 4330 to arrange excess pickup. We will continue to pick up the Pitch-In bags (no household garbage please) for the next week. Thank you for your enthusiasm and as always, please keep safety in mind. THE ONLY CURE FOR LITTER IS YOU !

2016 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The 2016 Private Lane Assistance Program applications are now on the Township website under Roads. The objective of this program is to improve access for emergency vehicles. Please note: Application Deadline is June 17, 2016.

TENDER NO. PW-P01-2016 FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW SAND/SALT STORAGE FACILITY STORRINGTON PATROL YARD Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm, May 11th, 2016, Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON

2016 SWIM AND DAYCAMP PROGRAMS Summer Camp registration dates will be advertised soon. Keep an eye on our weekly newspaper ad and our website under Things-to-do/swim-and-daycamps.

CONSIDERING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? – NOT SURE IF YOU NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? Call our Building Department staff at 613-376-3027 to chat about your potential construction project. You can also go to the Township website and follow the links to the Building Department for information on what documents we require with the submission of your building application. There are also useful links to assist you in your construction process along with answers to frequently asked questions.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 19, Between Concessions V and VI, District of Loughborough Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the north wishes to close the road allowances to add to his land. It is not anticipated that there would be any impact of this road closure on any other property-owners. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on May 17, 2016, at 7:00 PM. For more information see the website under“News and Public Notices”.

NOTICE OF ZONING – INVITATION TO COMMENT On March 15, 2016 the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac considered amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Two of these changes relate to rebuilding cottages within the normally required 30 metre setback from waterbodies. One change would clarify that, when buildings are removed by the owner to rebuild, they must rebuild according to the setbacks now in place. The other change would require a minor variance application to rebuild where a building within this 30 metres setback is destroyed by fire or tempest. These measures are to help protect the water quality of the lakes by maintaining a natural buffer around the lakes as much as possible. To deal with these matters, Council invites delegations to speak on the subject at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:00 PM, on either April 26, 2016 or May 10, 2016 in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham. Written comments will also be considered prior to the matter being brought back to Council for a decision. Anyone wishing to speak as a delegation at either of the meetings should contact Angela Maddocks at amaddocks@southfrontenac.net or 613 376-3027 ext. 2222, by no later than noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting. (Thursday April 21 or May 5, 2016)

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Dog Lake condo proposal in Storrington district draws flak at public meeting By Craig Bakay News — A plan of condominium proposal for Dog Lake met with public opposition at an open meeting called at the behest of Frontenac County at the regular South Frontenac Council meeting last week in Sydenham. The project, which partially fronts on Wellington Street 700 metres from the Battersea Settlement Area, proposes 18 condo units (lots), six of which have frontage on Dog Lake, on a 32.8 hectare (88 acres) property. The property is all on the Canadian Shield and features a steep cliff to the water. Planner Lindsay Mills said said that while the project has no incompatibilities with the Official Plan (ie no environmentally sensitive areas, aggregates or farm operations, they are still waiting for many studies to come in such as hydro-geological studies for wells and septic. “I do have some problems with development in shallow water basins,” he said. Coun. Ron Sleeth declared a conflict of interest as he owns the farm property directly to the west of the proposed development. Mayor Ron Vandewal said he had some problems with a block of land set aside to provide water access for the condo owners but also saw the develop-

ment as having potential bonuses for Battersea, including improvements to Wellington Street. “There are restaurants and stores in Battersea,” Vandewal said. “I would be a nice stroll down Wellington Street but I would like to see sidewalks there. “Perhaps there could be some sort of shared cost arrangement.” Coun. Alan Revill said he had some problems with tree cutting on the property. But it was the public that brought up the biggest opposition. “It’s not big news that I’m not pro-development,” said farmer/activist Jeff Peters. “But it seems like every month or so there’s a new plan of subdivision or condominium and farms and subdivisions don’t like each other. “In particular with this one, there will be an increase in vehicular traffic and I’m afraid with the increased demand for water, farming would be affected.” Mary Bird, whose waterfront home would be completely surrounded by the development, said she’s concerned about the wildlife in the area, noting it’s already begun to decline. Bird still holds title to a right of way across the development. The developer cannot legally eliminate the right of way without her permission. Continued on page 5

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Between Lots 6 and 7, Concession XIII, District of Storrington Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the west and east sides wishes to close the road allowances to add to his land. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on May 3, 2016, at 7:00 PM. For more information, see the township website under“News and Public Notices”.

A RECYCLING REMINDER Please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. One just has to drive down any road in our Township to see the effects that loosely packed recycle boxes have done to our environment. This should be on your mind year round as you put your recycling out to the curb. Not overfilling your box and crushing your bottles will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. As well, the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when putting out your recycling and Please Don’t Litter!

REDUCED LOADS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS Subject to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act, during the period from March 1 to April 30 inclusive, of each calendar year, no person shall operate vehicle on a designated highway with a load that exceeds the limits set out in the Act. No commercial motor vehicle or trailer, other than a public vehicle shall be operated or drawn upon any designed highway where the weight upon an axle exceeds 5, 000 kilograms.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm. • The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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Matt Rennie questioned having a public meeting when there were still reports to come in, as well as other factors. “This is a three or four layers deep waterfront development,” Rennie said. “That used to be called backlot development and there were rules against it. “There is a waterfront lot here without sufficient frontage and it should not be allowed. “Also, there is less than three metres of water here 30 metres from shore and on such shallow water bodies the frontage on all lots is supposed to be 150 metres.”

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more than 42 years and during that time he has seen the hall used for everything from weddings, celebrations of life, and birthday parties to polling stations, flu clinics and blood donor clinics. “We also started holding dances in the 1990s and we would do that often. The place just rocked every time we had a dance,” he said. “We’ve also host numerous fish frys and we have pork dinners in the fall each year and most of these events are accompanied by a dance.” Through these events, the Lions contribute to various organizations in the community including local hockey and soccer teams, schools and the Salvation Army. “The mandate has always been to give back and improve the quality of life in the area, but a lot of that wouldn’t be possible without the hall,” explained R0013625203

munity will help them a little. The club purchased a hall in Sunbury in 1980 and while it has served them well News – For nearly 50 years, the Stor- over the years, it is now in need of some rington Lions Club has been serving and major upgrades. “The building needs to be updated to giving back to the community in various ways. Now, the club is hoping the com- keep people coming,” said Jack Babcock, a member of the board of directors for the Storrington Lions. “We have to redo the entrance and make it more accessible, our heating and cooling systems are out-dated and our washrooms are beyond out-dated and that is just the beginning of it.” With the communitiy’s support, the Lion’s are hoping to raise $75,000 to ‘save’ the hall and update it and Babcock hopes that people who have enjoyed the hall throughout the years can see the value in supporting it. He knows many would miss it if it was forced to close. “We want to keep it here and have it available for the community,” he said. “It Jack Babcock and Catherine Reyn- is a focal point here and people rely on the wolds outside of the Storrington space and we don’t want that to go away, Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Photo/ but we need some help now.” Mandy Marciniak Babcock has been a Lion in the area for By Mandy Marciniak

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Newspaper reporters pull off three-peat of worst job out there Column — Wellsir, for the third straight year now newspaper reporter has ‘topped’ the list as the Worst Job of 2016. Yay us. The list comes from CareerCast. com, an online jobs site. They used data from the U.S. Department of Labour to analyze and rank 200 jobs. The criteria used were environment factors (physical and emotional; income; outlook; employment growth, income growth potential, unemployment) and stress (11 factors). For the record, the worst jobs of 2016 were newspaper reporter, logger, broadcaster, radio disc jockey, enlisted military personnel, pest control worker, retail sales person, advertising sales person, taxi driver and ﬁreﬁghter. In contrast, the best jobs were: data scientist, statistician, information security analyst, audiologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, mathematician, software engineer, computer systems analyst, speech pathologist and actuary.

Now obviously we don’t want to put too ﬁne a point on analysis like this because the terms ‘best’ and ‘worst’ are subjective at ‘best.’ And a big part of the rating relates to the prognosis for the vocation itself, and given the declining advertising revenues in the newspaper business (as well as traditional broadcast media) tend to factor in heavily. Similarly, information gathering professions look good given the ‘information age’ aspects of the early 21st Century. For some reason, Mark Twain’s “lies, damn lies and statistics” quote just jumped into my mind. Anyways, there are other ways of looking at it. For one thing, this three-years-ina-row thing has to be some kind of a record. If you’re going to lose, may as well set a record doing it. For another thing, extrapolating the conclusions, it isn’t a stretch to consider newspaper reporters as something of an endangered species. In that respect, I’m feeling newfound empathy with the grey ratsnake and stinkpot turtle. Now you may question the intelligence and/or sanity of those who choose to remain in what may very well be a dying profession. And you would be right to do so. After all,

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400 years after his death, Shakespeare is still worth celebrating Last week, the world celebrated the life of a very influential man by marking the anniversary of his death; 400 years ago, William Shakespeare died and while it may seem odd to celebrate a man’s death, we hope he is celebrated for 400 more. While Shakespeare sometimes gets a reputation for being confusing or boring, there is no doubt that he is an influential writer/playwright who is still having an impact on literature and everyday language today. Whether you studied his plays in high school, have seen a couple productions here and there, or even if you’ve never done either, you probably still see his influence in your own life. If you have ever used the phrase ‘live-long day’ or ‘as luck would have it’ or even ‘be all and the end all’ you are actually quoting Shakespeare. Many of us don’t realize it, but phrases coined by the Bard more than 400 years ago are still used every day. Other examples include faint hearted, for goodness’ sake, good riddance, heart of gold, laughing stock, wild goose chase and so many more. Not only did Shakespeare give us all of these phrases, but many of his characters and stories also deal with universal truths that are still relevant today. Shakespeare understood the human condition and wrote characters that people can still relate to. Whether a play deals with tragic outcomes, greed and ambition, revenge or the pursuit of love, his characters are real and relatable even today. Yes, the language is flowery at times and hard to understand, but when you get past that, Shakespeare’s stories are better than any and while many of us are taught to read his work in high school, Shakespeare’s work is best seen on the stage. His words weren’t meant to be analyzed line-by-line. In his lifetime, his plays weren’t mass printed and sold as books, they were acted on stage and enjoyed and that is what we should be doing today. That is the best way to pay tribute to and continue paying tribute to this memorable man and we hope that continues for many years to come.

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Watering tips to produce healthy lawns ing watering sessions tend to be most effective during the summertime, as temperatures tend to be cooler in the morning, leading to less evaporation. Less evaporation means all that watering isn’t going to waste. • Reconsider your sprinkler. If you can’t afford an in-ground irrigation system, which many landscaping professionals feel is the most effective and efficient way to water a lawn, then you likely will rely on a sprinkler to keep your lawn looking lush through the summer months. When choosing a sprinkler, look for one that shoots water out horizontally as opposed to vertically. A vertical sprinkler system is more vulnerable to wind and evaporation than one that shoots water out horizontally, so make sure your sprinkler system is sending water into your lawn and not into summer breezes. • Avoid overwatering. How much water your lawn needs in the summertime depends on a host of factors, including where you live and how often rain falls in that region. Overwatering can promote the growth of fungus

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Vacation homes may seem like a luxury only the very wealthy can afford, but many people purchase vacation homes as investments. Vacation homes give families a place to escape to where they can spend time together each summer or winter, but such homes also help homeowners generate income, and some homeowners even find the height of vacation season generates enough rental income to pay for the second home year-round. Personal style goes a long way toward determining how to renovate a primary residence. But men and women who own vacation homes they hope to rent out should not allow their own personal styles to dictate a vacation home renovation project. The following are some additional things homeowners should consider before renovating their vacation homes. • Curb appeal: When renovating a vacation property, relatively minor updates can dramatically improve curb appeal, which may bear more weight with prospective renters than it would prospective buyers. Potential buy-

ers are making a substantial financial commitment when they buy a home, so they will go over a home with a fine tooth comb. But vacation renters are making a much smaller financial commitment, so curb appeal can go a long way toward encouraging vacationers to rent your property. Repaint a home in a more vibrant color or replace old siding with newer material. Hire a local landscaping service to tend to the property throughout vacation season, and be sure to include updated photos of your property with online listings. • Connectivity: While vacation was once a respite from all aspects of our everyday lives, nowadays vacationers want to maintain at least some connection to the outside world. If your vacation home is not up-to-date with its wireless technology, upgrade to a faster network that offers high speed Internet. Such connectivity can and likely will prove attractive to prospective renters who have grown accustomed to relying on the Internet, even when they are on vacation. • Appliances: A vacation rental may

not need the latest and greatest appliances, but homeowners may find it easier to attract renters (and charge more in rent) if the home is not filled with outdated appliances reminiscent of a long forgotten era. Upgrade especially outdated appliances, but make sure any upgrades fit with the theme of your rental. For example, stainless steel appliances may look great in your primary residence, but such appliances are costly and may not be what renters hoping to find a beachside bungalow are looking for. • Accessibility: Some people want a vacation home far off the beaten path, but that does not mean the home has to be inaccessible. If your vacation home is in a wooded area far off the road, consider paving the access road prospective renters will use to get to and from the property. This relatively small touch may appeal to potential renters who want some seclusion but don’t want to put their vehicles through the ringer every time they leave the property. Renovating a vacation home is a

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The relationship between paint and mood

Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. The colors homeowners choose for their walls can give rooms their own unique feel and even affect the moods of the people within them. Finding the right shade for a bedroom or kitchen involves more than just selecting the first color that catches your eye. Design experts and psychologists alike say it may be worthwhile to choose a color that helps you feel good rather than just following design trends. The paint color you pick may add energy to a space or create a tranquil retreat where you can unwind at the end of the day. Blue

To create a spa-like environment and a more serene space, look to shades of blue in soft variations. Cool blues are soothing colors that can help lower stress levels and promote sleep. That’s why blue is a frequent fixture in bedrooms and bathrooms. Just be advised that too much blue can make a room appear cold and stark, so balance out blue with some warmer accents.

Orange

Many people do not immediately consider bright orange for their homes, but when used as an accent shade, orange can really brighten up a home. Orange is considered a shade that expands creativity and imparts a youthful appeal to a space. Consider an orange accent wall or a burst of color with orange

throw pillows. If pumpkin orange is a little too bold for you, tone it down by choosing a more pastel, peachy hue, which is equally warm and energizing. Red

Red stimulates energy and appetite, which is why the shade is so popular in restaurants and home dining spaces. Red is a good choice for social gathering rooms but may not be the wisest choice for a bedroom, as the color may prove overstimulating.

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Few colors are more vibrant than yellow, which can help stimulate conversation and make thoughts more focused. A luminous shade of yellow is an ideal way to make any space more welcoming and bright. Just use it sparingly, as too much yellow may not be a good thing. Yellow accents mixed with touches of purple can offer

the balance needed to prevent yellow rooms from overwhelming residents and guests. Home decorators should keep in mind that colors can be blended to create the desired environment. A color scheme based on complementary colors, or those opposite on the color wheel, may fit. Otherwise, analogous color schemes, or those colors that are next to one another on the color wheel, can create a variation that suits your design needs.

Green

Green can evoke composure and tranquility and works in any room of the house. Since green is the primary color of nature, it also works well for those people who want to bring some of the outdoors inside and work with the fresh starts and new growth that green can inspire. To make green feel less subdued and sleepy, work with its complementary opposite, red, by using a few bold red accents here and there to balance out the tranquility of green.

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People have long related purple to royalty, and this dramatic color can add a formal, regal aspect to a home depending on the hue. Purple also may help stimulate the creative side of the brain. In paler shades of lavender, purple can seem almost ethereal and spiritual. Some designers suggest avoiding purple in a bedroom because that is a place you want your brain to rest rather than be

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Garden-inspired decor brightens spaces and mood

Many homeowners take up gardening to transform their homes with beautiful flowers and foliage, while others do so to yield fresh fruits and vegetables. But gardening can be more than just a weekend hobby. In fact, it may be especially beneficial for homeowners to surround themselves with more plants and natural decor, whether in the yard or in the home. Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb. Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden décor trends to try in and around your home. • Living wall planters: A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space.

Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface. While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil-free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create. • Combining fish with gardening: Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard. Garden retailers offer ready-made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond or other water feature in the backyard. Otherwise, there are plenty of water garden companies and installers who can suggest a design and put in your desired water features. Add fish suitable for outdoor life to your pond. These include koi and certain goldfish varieties. Game fish are discouraged because they can destroy pond plants. If an outdoor pond is more maintenance than you desire, consider an indoor aquarium with a combination of fish and live aquarium plants. • Creative furniture designs: Maybe

you’re a person who appreciates the unique and whimsical? Tables, benches and chairs can be built with planting channels that enable you to have greenery and garden décor in one piece. Envision a picnic table with a cutout down the center for a thin row of plants or decorative grasses. This is a project the entire family can get behind, as the more creative ideas the better. • Improved outdoor lighting: People who like to spend time in their gardens and yards may not want to be limited by sunrise and sunset. By incorporating different lighting sources, you can create a retreat that is welcoming at any hour. Although flood lights and overhead lights can illuminate a space, consider ambient and decorative lighting to create the desired ambiance. • Functional fire pits and places: A blazing fire creates a cozy spot to gather on chilly evenings, but fire pits and fireplaces also can be used as impromptu cooking spots for s’mores or frankfurters on a stick. You can purchase a standalone fire pit from any number of retailers or build your own with patio pavers and fire bricks to line the interior of the fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces require more work,

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on economic development policies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under Bill 73, changes to the Planning Act will require that this committee must include at least one citizen of the County who is neither a member of a municipal council nor an employee of any of the five municipalities,â&#x20AC;? Gallivan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One suggestion from staff is that the committee be comprised of the four mayors and three citizens, with one of the citizens acting as chair.â&#x20AC;? But Council members didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem enamoured with the concept. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This committee would appear to create numerous conflicts and duplications,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. John McDougall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an added level of bureaucracy and administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to me the responsibilities should be narrowed to give this committee a clear focus.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agree with Coun. McDougall,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. John Inglis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also feel it should include somebody from the land stewardship council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see the focus of this committee as economic development and I think it needs some influential environmental voices on it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in favour of all four mayors being on it,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Ron Higgins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we should be discussing this committee as proposed but something completely different.â&#x20AC;?

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Racing legend coming to Kingston Mario Andretti is a Formula One, Indy and Daytona champion – and he’s coming to Kingston on May 5th. Racing and car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet, speak and take photos with the Italian-born driving legend at Fieldings Tire & Auto at 900 Princess St. “He’s going to hang out for the morning, answering questions that people have for him and signing autographs,” says Erik Fielding, who is organizing the community event. The free event will take place between 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the general public, with a limited ticket VIP meet and greet session starting at 9 a.m. The visit is made possible through Fielding Tire’s strong relationship and solid reputation with Firestone, says Fielding. Firestone is the tire company for whom Andretti has worked as a long time test driver and with which he continues to work as an international Ambassador. “He’s been doing touring for the last 8 years with Firestone,” says Fielding, “And we’re one of three stops he’s making in Ontario this year.” “My dad Bill Fieldings started Fieldings Tire in 1983,” Erik says of the family run and operated business employing 13 employees. “We’ve always had a good relationship with Firestone,

and this is actually the second time we’ve been invited to host Mario Andretti. Unfortunately, the last time Princess Street was under construction and we couldn’t accept. We’re very happy we could do it this time.” “I met (Andretti) very briefly when I went to the Indy 500 a few years ago,” recalls Fielding. “Very down to earth, super realistic guy. Doesn’t have a big ego, even considering his status and stature in the racing industry. He was super easy to talk to.” Fielding is excited to be in a position to bring the international star to Kingston. “I’m hoping a thousand people come out to see him,” he says. “How often do you get to meet a racing legend, especially in your own hometown?”

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Community outcry about “exclusionary” new library policies By Aric MaBay

News - A new Code of Conduct at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library has caused a public outcry among people who worry the changes will exclude marginalized community members. “We’re disappointed to see the change in tone and content,” said Julia Bryan, member of the group Libraries Are For Everyone. “It’s a departure from the welcoming and inclusive language of the old Code.” The new Code of Conduct, approved by the Library Board on March 1, is substantially altered. The previous Code opened with the words: “Everyone is welcome at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library…. The library is dedicated to providing an accessible, inclusive, comfortable and welcoming

place for all members of the public to meet and interact.” These lines have been removed entirely. There are also significant additions. The new Code of Conduct allows people to be ejected from the library if they are judged not to be dressed appropriately, or if they don’t “pay attention to personal hygiene” or have significant body odour. It also gives library staff the prerogative to search any patron’s personal bags. “These changes could disproportionately affect marginalized groups in our community, deny them equitable access to this public space,” warned Bryan. Patricia Enright, Chief Librarian and CEO of Kingston Frontenac Public Library, says the changes are being put in place for health and safety reasons,

and said they can’t meet the needs of some patrons. “We’re not social workers, we’re not paramedics, we’re library workers.” But community members are also concerned about health and safety effects of the new rules; KFPL library branches serve as emergency warming and cooling centres during extreme winter weather or heat waves. In fact, more than a third of emergency cooling locations listed by KFL&A Public Health in our area are library branches. According to Environment Canada, about 80 people freeze to death in Canada every winter, and homeless people are disproportionately at risk from extreme weather. More broadly, community organizations are worried that the new policy is meant to exclude low-income people. Tara Kainer, from the social justice of-

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the community for some of our patrons.” If the new Code of Conduct hasn’t come into effect, does that mean there is still room for change? “That would be up to the library board,” Enright said. The group Libraries Are For Everyone will be speaking to the Library Board’s next meeting on April 27. They’ll ask the Library Board to reconsider their changes, give library staff more training on mental health and related issues, and consult with the community before making a new policy. Bryan hopes that the Library Board will take a more proactive, visionary approach. “At their best, libraries are an expression of our collective values,” she said. “The path forward for public spaces should not be exclusion.”

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“We have to be careful about the makeup of this committee because it could skew a lot of planning decisions for the future,” said Dep. Mayor Ron Vandewal. However, not everyone was opposed. “I think the mayors should be on the com-

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Option at 381 Princess Street. Cellar Door productions next show, “New & Used”, will be performed inside the shop from April 26 through May 1. The Cellar Door Project is a nonprofit organization that uses sitespecific theatre settings to rediscover stories of Canada’s past. The theatrical company’s research-based work encourages historical context accuracy within fictional plots. Cellar Door Project came to life when Mariah Horner took at history class in her undergrad years at

Queen’s University. She carried out much of her research in the Queen’s Archives, followed by visits to the old jail cells below Kingston City Hall. She discovered that there are an almost endless number of historical and human interest stories in Kingston. This led to her founding The Cellar Door Project. The company’s first play, The Lockup, focused on prisoners who had been jailed in Kingston in the 19th century. Last summer, Cellar Door Project produced Tall Ghosts and Bad Weather in the cemetery of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. By that time, Horner had left Kingston to attend university in Ottawa for her master’s degree in theatre. She’s looking at the importance of performing historybased theatre in historical sites. The company’s newest show, “New & Used”,

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in quality, and it’s all in the vinyllover’s head. Others claim to notice a significant improvement in sound quality when listening to a recording that’s been created on vinyl. I’m in the pro-vinyl camp. Continued on page 27

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Why go see the show? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This place has been in Kingston more than 30 years,â&#x20AC;? said Horner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of what makes Kingston great. All over Canada, we are losing our Main Streets. Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Record Option is quintessentially Kingston. Even if vinyl is not your thing, you can appreciate why [Brian] does it and why people love it. This play is an important homage to a little space that is a snapshot of what it means to be in Kingston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come and see how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created theatre in a place that holds 70,000 records. People wonder why there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t more young people going to theatre. So much theatre is not what live performance is supposed to be about, which is unique, exciting, and something you experience with all the senses. Each show is unique, happening in this space once. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a different album used every night.â&#x20AC;? Mariah Horner explained the importance of theatre and how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different from film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real people on stage. The space could be different in a year. No two performances are ever the same, even when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same show. [New & Used] offers such a fun time in this space.

Vinyl freaks are such a solid subculture, there are even words for those who have never been exposed to the joys of sound recorded on 12-inch flat discs: vinyl virgins. Horner explained that Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Record Option opened in 1980 and everyone from Dan Aykroyd to some members of the Tragically Hip have been in the shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some hilarious stories that have come out of there,â&#x20AC;? said Horner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really special place. One of the reasons I love it so much is that Brian is not precious about the place. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so awesome. Now that vinylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a niche again, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come across as pretentious. We present characters with opposing views in the play.â&#x20AC;? Horner excitedly talked about how vinyl offers such a sensory experience compared to a digital download. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the crux of the play,â&#x20AC;? she said., â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much interaction with vinyl. You touch the records. There are so many stories attached to the objects. Brian has over 70,000 records in there.â&#x20AC;? The play explores the vinyl: who first bought Continued on page 31 it; who wept while listening to it; who made love to the music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRYâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to translate the stories NEXT CLASS STARTS ON MAY 2, 2016 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE MAY 5 & 6 , 2016 attached to objects into a theatrical experience.â&#x20AC;? Different vinyl recordings will be used in each show, so the experience will be different every night. The production lasts 36 minutes and TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY 10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 there are shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. evFor course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499 ery night from April 26 through May 1. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a 2 p.m. matinee on May 1. $ CALL TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS $

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Give kindness a chance It’s been decades since John Lennon wrote Give Peace a Chance. We’re no closer to peace in the world than we were when the song was written. Perhaps we should be starting with simpler concepts like kindness and common decency. Kindness. A simple concept. It doesn’t need to come with instructions. Just do it. Common decency can go a long way toward creating a better world. We live in a world that sometimes seems so full of anger and hate. If you read through comments

on any website you’ll witness a subculture of haters who like to gripe about anything and attempt to incite a ﬁght with anyone stupid enough to buy into the hater’s world. Anonymity empowers those who, hiding in the safety of their own basement, promote hatred on the Internet. The best way to deal with such haters is to ignore them. Don’t react to the hate. Don’t even read their comments. Add religious fanaticism to the cowardly hatred, and you have a world at the breaking point. We all need to take a step back from the edge of the abyss. How about erring on the side of caution and giving kindness a chance. On a shelf in my home sunroom there’s a bumper sticker that reads “Kindness is my religion.” Many of the world’s religions would do their beliefs great justice if they followed that simple guideline. There’s no risk to trying kindness for a week to see what happens in your life. We truly

do reap what we sow. Don’t surround yourself with toxic people and then wonder why you’re always miserable. I’ve seen spoiled whiners foist their sense of entitlement on everyone around them. I’ve also seen people who’ve been dealt the worst cards in the deck come out doing well. How does this happen? Why does the person with everything going for them choose to become a jerk? Alternately, why does someone with nothing going for them manage to thrive in life. Those who, despite horriﬁc pasts, do well are known as resilient, a concept from the world of psychology. It simply means that when kicked in the teeth you have the resources to stand back up again and live to enjoy another day. This kind of person seems to have a personal Phoenix who allows them to rise from the ashes after every defeat. A couple of decades ago, an American psychologist, Gina O’Connell-Higgins, wondered how some of her patients survived after being victims Continued on page 29 R0013575937

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Give kindness a chance or horrendous abuse. The norm for the day was to study what goes wrong in order to study why people fall apart. O’Connell-Higgins was more interested in what goes right, and how people overcome a cruel past. She studied people over years and published her findings in a book called Resilient Adults: Overcoming a Cruel Past. What she found was that resilient adults had someone in their past who had cared for them unconditionally. Dr. O’Connell-Higgins maintained that we should never underestimate the corrective impact that simple caring can have. She wasn’t referring to spectacular feats of love. She was looking at simple, sustained kindness. “Enormous reparative potential resides in the bread-and-butter basics of caring,” she wrote. “You can do this in any capacity: babysitter, teacher, therapist, neighbour, relative, clergy, coach, butcher, baker,

or candlestick maker.... Remember, too, that surrogates of the resilient were generally available for only small amounts of clock time, and some faded after a limited developmental exposure. Yet their positive impact persisted for life. Just as abuse poisons by small acts in brief moments, so can we sow antidotal seeds through our gestures of caring concern.” Similarly, in Hawaii, one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on resiliency followed hundreds of individuals from birth to adulthood and monitored a number of significant biological and psychosocial risk factors, stressful life events and protective factors in individual’s lives. One of the most notable findings of the study was that the support of alternate caregivers, such as grandparents or siblings, was a protective factor. These protective factors can exist within the individual, family, or community. If they are missing from one domain, it is more critical that they be found in another. That grade one teacher who thought the world of a little girl in her class.

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Kingston named one of four new refugee resettlement assistance centres in Canada cation came from partner organizations KEYS Job Centre and Kingston Community Health Centre (KCHC). “We felt that Kingston had a lot to offer refugees and permanent resident refugees had a lot to offer Kingston too,” explained Madeleine Nerenburg, program manager at KEYS. “We felt we were ready to help more refugees than we have been already and applying to be a RAP could do that.” Up until this point, refugees who have arrived in Kingston have been either privately sponsored or blended refugees who receive half of their income from private sponsors and the other half from the government. This new program will allow

Kingston to receive roughly 120 government-assisted refugees over the next year. “They will be refugees primarily but not exclusively from Syria who were selected News – Kingston is about to play an by the government based on their vulnereven bigger role in helping Syrian refugees ability and will receive funding from the settle in Canada. On April 13, Immigragovernment for their first year,” explained tion, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Nerenburg. “Our role will be providing announced that organizations in four more some transitional housing, information, Canadian communities, including Kingsconnections to existing services for imton, will be welcoming government-assistmigrants and things like that within their ed refugees over the next year. first month to two months in Canada and The announcement comes after numerKingston.” ous communities, with the help of local This type of assistance is not new to agencies, applied to serve refugees as part KEYS or KCHC and they have been of the refugee Resettlement Assistance working to improve their strategies and Program (RAP). In Kingston, the appliservices over the past six months as more and more privately sponsored families and refugees have arrived in the community. PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR SAVINGS AND “We have creFAMILY WITH CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE. ated a very strong network of comCritical illness insurance pays out tax free lump sum money munity partners that 30 days after being diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, cancer are really interested or 22 other health conditions. What is staggering is that 1 in 2.2 in and passionate men and 2.5 women will develop a form of cancer in their lifetime. about sponsoring refugees,” said Ruth Helping you get from Where You are Now, to Where You Want to Be Financially. Noordegraaf, coordinator at Kingston Immigration Partnership. “We’ve really implemented Tel: 613.384.1880 | 621 Norris Court, Unit 5 | aaron@susancreasy.ca things to accommodate these pro-

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Primary Responsibilities: • Provide construction layout for various projects • Assist in quantity takeoff and estimate preparation • Assist with supervision, coordination and administration of jobs on site • Checking Grade The successful candidates should have: • Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Experience with Trimble GPS and AutoCAD Civil 3D • Experience reading drawings • Knowledge of road building, including asphalt paving, site work and excavation would be an asset • Computer proficiency with MS Word and Excel • Superior accuracy, math ability and analytical skills • Valid driver’s license If you are a self-starter, interested in working in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume by May 4, 2016 at 4:00 PM to careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or in person at: 109 Washburn Road Athens, Ontario G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 32 Frontenac Gazette - Thursday, April 28, 2016

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The Township of Lanark Highlands is a rural community situated in the northwest corner of Lanark County, approximately an hour southwest of Ottawa. The population of approximately 7400 permanent and seasonal residents enjoy a proud heritage and a wealth of natural beauty in its lakes, rivers and landscape. This Township with a vibrant future is seeking a qualified person to assume the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Township’s administration and financial affairs. As Council’s chief policy advisor, the CAO/Clerk provides effective advice and support to Council and develops and implements policies, programs and initiatives as directed by Council. The CAO/Clerk also fulfills all the statutory duties of Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario. A copy of the job description and specific qualifications can be found at www.lanarkhighlands.ca on the “Career Opportunities” page. The Township offers competitive remuneration in the range of $89,600 to $103,800, as well as an excellent benefits package and OMERS pension. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to: mayor@lanarkhighlands.ca before 4 pm on May 12th, 2016, referencing “Job Posting 2016-01 CAO/Clerk”. Note: The intention is to staff the position of CAO/Clerk via this process but depending on the qualifications and vacancies, applicants may be considered as potential candidates for other senior management positions within the Township.

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to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd., #10 (#3560 Franktown Rd.) on Sat., May 14/16 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11 am. Retiring or Downsizing? We are welcoming new & good used construction, farm machinery & related items. Light, Heavy & Shop Equip’t. Vehicles. Guns & Fishing Equip’t. Lawn & Garden Equip’t. Tools of the Trade. ATV’s. Boats. Recreational equip’t & accessories. Keep in mind that Canadian Farm & Vehicle Equip’t is High on American Demand. For complimentary web advertising & photos, please call, fax or email your list now to have your items included in this successful annual event. We are also booking for Spring & Summer Auctions including Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales. Call for a complimentary consultation and to secure a date give us a call at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering

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“LILAC LODGE”, 490 HIGHWAY 49, PICTON, ONT PRINCE EDWEARD COUNTY WEDNESDAY MAY 4TH AT 10:30 AM Just NORTH of Picton on Highway 49 (Vicinity of Picton Hospital) Antique mahogany dining extension table with 6 chairs, antique 4 glass door breakfront china cabinet, antique mahogany sideboard with inlay, antique corner curio cabinet, antique hall table with inlay, antique oak gentlemen’s desk, antique flamed mahogany games table, 4 antique oak carved back dining chairs, antique oak corner china cabinet, Yamaha apartment size light walnut cased piano- excellent; antique needle point chairs, antique mahogany side table with single drawer, antique washstand, wrought iron café table and chairs, press back chairs, 5 piece walnut finish bedroom suite, shield back chairs, antique fireplace tools, pine chest of drawers, revolving bookcase table, cedar chest, wicker pieces, antique organ stool, chesterfield and chairs, end tables, marble plant stand, several wool carpets in various sizes and colours, Fenton glass banquet lamp, Moorcroft vases, Limoges china, Spode china, crystal, cups and saucers, ARTWORK including Poul Thrane original water colour, miniature portrait, Water colour “Picton Castle”, Picton Sketches, landscape and street scene water colours; Peavey electric guitar, Samick 6 string guitar, steel multi drawer storage cabinet, yard tools, hand and power tools, numerous other articles.VINTAGE BOATS; Peterboro 14 ft 6 plank canoe- restoration project, cedar 14 ft rowing skiff – good condition; VEHICLE 2003 Lincoln LS 4 door sedan – running condition – sells as is; REASON FOR SALE – PROPERTY IS SOLD SALE CONDUCTED OUTDOORS. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com

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for Gananoque Rent-All Ltd. & Country Depot @ 825 Stone Street North, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z7 from Hwy 401 take Hwy 32 south to site A 5th day is required to auction off the remaining balance of the $700,000.00 worth of inventory. This final & last day will yet offer a treasure trove, to coin a phrase “the nuts and bolts of the business”. New, brand name products & many other items too numerous to mention… The Schur’s, proprietors for 33 years, are retiring. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C – Catering

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fair and presented a great side-by-side comparison of the costs of owning, maintaining, insuring, and fueling both EV’s and their gasoline counterparts. For example a 2016 Ford Focus SE gasoline version running 36K km per year with fuel at $0.90/L would cost you around $720 per month for all related expenses (except licensing). The same Focus with electric only power would set you back about $590. These figures include car payments and are based on electricity costs of about $0.15/ kWh. Similar savings can be had with the Kia Soul EV over its gasoline powered cousin. And with most carmakers, their EV versions come with more standard equipment than the gasoline fueled units. The Kia Soul EV owner told me his electricity bill only went up about $30 per month when he brought his silent ride home. Thirty dollars won’t even fill a small car once with gasoline these days. A big thanks goes out to Jeff and his team for a job well done and all the EV owners that came out to Kemptville. If you see a sustainability fair or related event advertised near you, check to see if they have an EV display, then go. It will be the most enlightening time of your commuting life. And one final thing, if the lights ever go out in your home due to a power failure, most EV’s can keep things lit until the power comes back on with the appropriate house wiring connection. Try doing that with your gasoline vehicle. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies Yours in service, Brian Turner

By: Brian Turner Car Counsellor

I had the chance recently to drop by the North Grenville Sustainability Fair and Market on a very bright sunny Sunday afternoon in Kemptville. This event (now in its ninth year) is a great opportunity to check out a wide variety of environmentally friendly products, services, and businesses. But what piqued my interest of course was the display of electric vehicles organized by Jeff Goodman and some very dedicated volunteers. There was almost every model of electric vehicle on the market from the Smart EV to the Tesla Model S and everything in between. The best part of this type of show is the fact that almost every vehicle is brought by its owner and you get a chance to ask questions to someone who has been driving their EV (electric vehicle) for some time. Everyone participating was more than happy to discuss all the ins and outs of EV ownership and operation, from purchase price to government rebates to real-world driving ranges in both the winter and summer. And without exception they are a very open and approachable group who has nothing to gain by steering anyone wrong. No sales pressure, no hassles, just friendly conversations and a lot of knowledge. EV’s aren’t just second cars for early adopters anymore. There were people at the fair who lived in Ottawa South and commuted to Gatineau every day, a gentleman from Kingston who enjoyed a great Sunday drive to Kemptville with his Smart EV, and a young couple who found that the Kia Soul EV was great for daily family use. Home charging stations are inexpensive and no harder for an electrician to hook up than a 220V electric drier socket. Public fast-charge stations are becoming more plentiful every year and a smart phone or onboard navigation system app can lead you to the closest one at the push of a button. Jeff delivered a seminar on EV ownership at the

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LaSalle Secondary School will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary Friday May 20th-Sunday May 22, 2016. Details and registration are at www.lasalle50th. com or at the school. Remember once a Black Kight, Always a Black Knight (FACITE OMNE BENE). If you would like to do an interview/story, please call Don Goodridge 613-352-5184 or don. goodridge@sympatico.ca. The VON is offering a free exercise program for people living with stroke. Classes are ongoing and run Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at YMCA west (745 Progress Ave). Caregivers are welcome to join. For more information call 613634-0130 ex 3414. Renowned Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band present LOVE THAT FIDDLE! May 4: The Grand Theatre – Kingston – 7 p.m. (tickets The Grand Theatre or online www.kingstongrand.ca) Join Scott Woods and his band for this uplifting live show celebrating the magic of the fiddle and simpler times. This is a fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Legion Br # 560. Tickets also available with Visa or Mastercard by calling Scott Woods Band office toll free at 1-855-726-8896. Ticket prices for all shows are $25 for Adults, $10 for children age 6-12, kids 5 and under get in free. Bath Legion at Millhaven - Monday May 2 - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play, Bath Legion - Everyone welcome. Tuesday, May 3 - General Membership meeting, 7 p.m. Bath Legion, members only. Elections for the 2016/2017 executive. Wednesday May 4 - Legion Breakfast. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bath Legion everybody welcome. In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at The Cavalier Room Travelodge Hotel 2360 Princess St. April 29 at 5:30p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966. Odessa Fair Fun Day Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Loonie Bingo all day. Come and enjoy all games 50-50. One winner takes all per hour. Free door prizes every hour. “Super” Grand

Prize Draw at 10 p.m. Don’t have to be present to win: 1st prize $100, 2nd prize $50 3rd prize $25. Cost of tickets 3/$5 or $2 each. Hot or cold canteen available. Must be 18+ to play. Sponsored by Odessa Agricultural Society, Odessa, Ontario. All proceeds go towards the Odessa Agricultural Society. Woodland Foraging for Edible Plants with Barbara Roch May 3 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Ontario Woodlot Association (Limestone Chapter). Glenburnie United Church at 1028 Unity Road, Glenburnie (north of Kingston) Cost: $5 donation from non-OWA members. For information: owalimestone@gmail.com or 613-373-9334. 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 613-389-6540 for west end location. Seniors: 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 613-389-6540.

Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10.00 for Members) The VON is offering a free 12 week fall prevention program for seniors, including education and exercise. Classes will run Thursdays at 1:00pm at Emmanuel Church in Odessa (63 Factory Street). Come to our information/registration session on Thursday May 5. Info: 613-634-0130 ext 3414. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston hike Tuesday May 3, Round Lake Loop Level 2, fast pace, 15 km. Join our brand new “lollipop loop” hike. We’ll enter the forest at Skycroft on Opinicon Rd, bushwhack around Round Lake to the Cat Trail, then link up with the rugged Rideau Trail. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 8:30 am. Gas $4. Leaders Lynn 343-363-0384 (esaulynn@ gmail.com) and Miu 613-544-6201 (ymiu.lam@gmail.com). Film Genres through the Decades Wednesday May 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A staple in Classical Hollywood, the genre film often ruled the box office, entertaining audiences with familiar conventions, and plot points. Discover why these films continue to be such classics. Free; registration requested: 613.548.7810. Location: Royale Place

Shop Local Showcase to be held on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence College. Featuring interactive displays of local area businesses, both indoors and out. Childrens face painting, Mothers Day crafts and activities. Free admission. Free parking. Free sampling of wine/beer/food/ coffee. Free draw for a Service Guaranteed Trip for two to Las Vegas for one lucky visitor. More info at www. shoplocalshowcase.ca info@shoplocalshowcase.ca.

Cataraqui Canoe Club open house Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 3, 4 and 5 6 to 8 p.m. We welcome the public to visit our clubhouse, view our fleet of watercraft, and mingle with our members to find out what we do. This is also an opportunity for members to meet and greet each other, to sign up for various clinics, to enjoy refreshments and demos by local outfitters, and especially to renew their memberships! We may also auction off surplus Club equipment during the Open House. For a full listing of upcoming events and more information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

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Looking for 55yr old + men who have played ball in the past and would like to rekindle that competitive spirit for Seniors 55+ Slo-Pitch team or league contact Gord 613 547 5679 or gburnzz3@gmail.com

Kick back, have some coffee and desserts in our cafe and enjoy a night of folk and celtic music by one of Kingston’s most accomplished musicians, singer songwriter and storyteller Chris Mur-phy. The evening includes a live and silent auction ( cash and cheques only), and goodwill of-fering. Event takes place Saturday, May 14 at Bayridge Alliance Church, 825 Gardiners Rd., Kingston. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased (cash or cheque only) at the following loca-tions: Kingston at Limestone Music, the Church Bookroom, Roundstone,and Pots and Plants, Sydenham at Trousdale’s General Store and Perth Road Village Store. Proceeds will go towards sponsoring a Syrian refugee family to come to Kingston. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Entertainment begins 7 pm. For more information contact Katie at Bayridge Alliance Church 613-389-9060. Limestone Quilt Guild Meeting and Speaker - Join us for a trunk show by Joni Newman who will feature some of her stained glass quilts. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wed. May 4th from 7 - 9pm at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http:// limestonequiltersguild.wordpress. com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – April 29. Discussion: “Reverence” Friday, Apr 29 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@ kingston.net 613-634-0767. Legion 560 - Friday, April 29 - Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12; small cover in effect for non members and guests...everyone welcome. Saturday, April 30 Jeff Code and Silver Wings will entertain in the Big Hall from 8 to 12; cover of $7 in effect for everyone. Stay on Your Feet – FREE 8 week falls prevention program for older adults 55+. Includes guest speakers, social breaks and Tai Chi. Runs Thursdays from April 21 to June 9, 1-3 p.m. at KFL&A Public Health,

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