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Planning well underway for Central Frontenac Canada Day 150 celebrations By Craig Bakay
News — With the Country’s 150th anniversary on tap, Central Frontenac’s Canada Day celebrations are “going to get a facelift, and the budget is substantial,” committee chair Lesley Smith-Merrigan told a rec committees meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. One thing the committee discussed in earnest was ways to involve all four districts in the celebrations. In recent years, much of the festivities have focused on Sharbot Lake and Arden, with very little happening in the Olden and Hinchinbrooke Districts. The committee is still open to suggestions, particularly if they come from said districts but there were a couple of ideas that seemed to have some legs. One is to hold the firefighters breakfast in Parham to showcase the new station/library there. Traditionally, the breakfast has been the purview of the Oso detachment but there was discussion about funding perhaps being a carrot to entice the Oso firefighters to change venues for 2017. As to participation from Olden, there was discussion of ways to use the hall in Mountain Grove, perhaps for an art exhibition/sale that would draw visitors during down times in Sharbot Lake and Arden as well as some who wouldn’t otherwise attend many of the Canada Day functions. And, there was also a strong feeling that not everything has to be held on July 1. The committee is The shawl dance proved popular with the younger set as the 22th annual Silver Lake Pow interested in “lead-up events” in all communities. Wow was celebrated Aug. 27 and 28 at Silver Lake Provincial Park. Photo/Craig Bakay However, as in previous years, there will be again a strong focus on Oso Beach in Sharbot
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Lake. There will be a big musical component but this year, they’re going to try for all local entertainment and “no karaoke.” There is also a push towards bringing local history to life, with things like guided historical walks (possibly involving the Railway Society) and a photo booth featuring historical costumes. Another major component of the Canada Day festivities will come from the First Nations. Representative Marcie Asselstine said they’re discussing having a sacred fire as well as a bonfire where “families, the whole public, can come and go, dance, do crafts and ask questions. “It would be like a mini-Pow Wow, where we can share our culture.” And the Strawberry Moon Festival is scheduled for the week leading up to Canada Day, which fits nicely with the lead-up events concept. The committee is also looking for events and ways to engage younger members of the community and plans to poll students for suggestions. “We will have an air castle but there have to be other things kids want to see,” said Smith-Merrigan. Smith-Merrigan plans to do a presentation to all of the district rec committees to get their input but in the meantime, the committee is actively soliciting suggestions and looking for volunteers to follow up on them. If you’d be interested in helping plan the Canada Day 150 celebrations in Central Frontenac, contact Smith-Merrigan by email at lesleysmith181@ hotmail.com (the preferred method of communicating), on Facebook or 613-279-3144.
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their own budget in earnest. South Frontenac adopted a strategic plan last year and so it’s unlikely they’ll be engaged in ‘big picture’ exercises. However, they are looking seriously at organizational review, ie, who does what at the Township. With a marked increase in the number of plans of subdivision and/or plans of condominium coming in, discussions on the workload of the planning department have already begun and expect them to ramp up in upcoming Council meetings. In this mandate, South Frontenac Council has also started and completed budget discussions earlier than past Councils and the lobbying should begin soon. At County, the OP tended to dominate the early part of this mandate but with that put to bed, expect agendas to feature a lot of self-examination. For example, CAO Kelly Pender wants to renovate the County offices. Discussion on that has already begun and since projects of this nature don’t tend to be cheap, expect a lot more discussion before walls start to be torn down.
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Competition, controversy and craziness at Maberly Fair cake contest By Craig Bakay
The contest had all the makings of a great political dustup. Smith, along with the aforementioned Paddy O’Connor, official Central Frontenac and Frontenac County Town Crier, took on local politicos Gail Code (Lanark County Warden), Keith Kerr (Tay Valley Reeve) and former Lanark County Warden Gord Patterson. The idea was simple. Contestants get 10 minutes to ice and decorated pre-baked twolayer cakes. The cakes are then auctioned off and whoever raises the most money wins
(proceeds went to the local 4H club). But almost from the outset, there was controversy as contestants did their best to put each other off his or her game. Kerr, for example was seen wearing a coonskin cap which local legend has it possessing some sort of magical hex power. Patterson stole Smith’s icing. Code showed everybody her crinoline, something nobody wanted to see. Continued on page 5
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Code said she was just pleased to defeat Patterson but did promise to defend her title next year. Smith too said she’d be back. “They didn’t tell us we could use props,” she said. “I’ll be ready for next year — and I’ll be bringing an entourage too.”
In response, Patterson offered to show everybody his underwear and nobody was really sure how O’Connor’s top layer became split into two pieces, a handicap that proved nearly impossible to overcome. Smith admitted she’d Googled how to decorate a cake, which prompted a chorus of “cheater . . . cheater” from other contestants. And then there was Patterson’s pocket full of plastic pigs, cows and fences, which he used to augment the icing. In response, Smith dug into her own pockets, but was only able to find a $10 and a fiver, which promptly went on top of her cake. When the time limit elapsed, more controversy followed. In the actual auction itself, Code was the apparent winner raising $80 for her cake. She was followed by Patterson ($70), Smith ($50), Kerr ($40), and O’Connor ($30). But not so fast, Smith pointed out that there was an additional $15 included with her cake, which the auction winner donated back to the 4H club. And, the auction winner of Kerr’s cake donated the cake back for re-auction — raising an additional $15. However, after officials huddled, it was decided that Code, crinoline and all, was indeed the winner. When asked for the key to her win, Code said: “Make it neat, Maberly cake decorating champion Gail Code. Photo/ appearance is everything.” Craig Bakay
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Community Living North Frontenac celebrates 40 years in the community By Craig Bakay
News — It was as much a celebration as it was a business meeting as Community Living North Frontenac (CL-NF) held its 40th Annual General Meeting last week at St. James Major church hall in Sharbot Lake. The community was invited to breakfast and treated to speeches and a film on the history of the organization by local film maker Jesse Mills. President Patty Hallgren
likened CL-NF to a tree, wherein the board of directors acts as the roots, the trunk is the association itself, the branches are its staff and “the leaves represent CL-NF’s supported individuals themselves and the fruit is the benefit they reap from the association.” Hallgren said the board of directors has worked this year on updating policies and uploading them to the internal data system, to provide easy access for employees. “We are also working on the launch of our strategic plan, with will provide the association with
much needed direction, leadership and focus,” she said. Executive director Dean Walsh thanked the board for its governance and also thanked all the volunteers. Walsh summarized the growth CL-NF has been experiencing this past year with programs such as “Host Family” which allows the association to provide supports and services to youths that are transitioning into adult services from the care of Children’s Aid Society. Walsh also announced plans for
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EDITORIAL Are naked statues of Donald Trump the best we can do with social media? it.
Column — When left to our own devices, there are no limits to how low we humans will go in terms of expression and communication. Back in the days before the Internet, mass communication was in the hands of a relative few. In order for someone to communicate their point, they had to go through several editors or other such human checks and balances that held to certain standards. And of course, those not in a position to mass communicate freely moaned and complained bitterly. With the entry of the Internet, the playing field became leveled somewhat. Now, anyone with a cell phone, desktop or iPad has the potential to reach untold millions. Surely this unprecedented access to mass communication must represent a major achievement as it applies to the human condition.
But just look at what we did with
What prompted this rant was a posting to my Facebook page, a link to a story (with photos, unfortunately) about a recent phenomenon whereby lifelike (?) statues of a naked Donald Trump are starting to show up on street corners in various major cities in the U.S. (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Cleveland). The statues feature purple veins all over and the view from the back is one of those unfortunate images you’re just never going to be able to get out of your mind. Thus speaks Facebook. Isn’t it amazing that we’ve spent untold billions and personhours building up this incredible communications system and then we use it to show each other what we’re having for lunch. Back in the ’70s, just about all university students had posters up on their walls. (My favorite was the two buzzards in the desert where one says to the other “patience my butt, I’m gonna go out and kill something.”) Now, a whole new generation of ‘posters,’ called ‘memes’ has found a place to thrive, . . . and multiply, . . .
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like viruses. I guess that’s progress. But it’s not all just fluff and ridiculousness though. There seems to be room for political commentary. I seem to have a lot of Facebook friends who really don’t like Premier Wynne (strangely enough, many of them didn’t seem to like Stephen Harper much either). Spoiler alert — somebody just posted a photo of a big guy in pink shorts and high heels looking at Montreal Canadiens jerseys. If that’s not commentary, I don’t know what is. And then there are cute animal videos. OK, so kittens chasing stuff is cute. Elephants can be funny just being elephants. But I don’t want to watch videos of 10-year-olds who can play guitar better than I can. Come to think of it, I don’t want to watch 10-year-olds period. I really don’t know what I was expecting but it does seem H. L. Mencken’s observation that “no one has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people” was truer than we knew.
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Distracted driving road deaths now double impaired related deaths Editorial – Last week, the Ontario Provincial Police released some startling, but not unsurprising, data about distracted driving related deaths. According to the OPP, for the first time since Ontario distracted driving laws were introduced in 2009, the OPP is reporting that driver inattentionrelated road deaths are poised to double the number of impaired-related deaths this year. As of mid-August, the OPP has investigated 38 road deaths in which an inattentive driver was involved, compared to 19 deaths involving an impaired driver. While both of these driving behaviours are equally threatening to the safety of road users, this latest data has the OPP calling for a heightened awareness of the prevalence of distracted drivers and the risks they pose on our roads. The OPP is also calling on Ontarians to develop a similar level of public intolerance of these dangerous drivers that exists of impaired drivers. With new campaigns being launch constantly to show the effects of distracted driving and the dangers, we have to wonder why isn’t the message getting across? To get the message across, the OPP is taking a different approach and asking passengers to speak up more when they are in a car with an inattentive driver. “Don’t be a passenger of a distracted driver. Recognize that they are endangering your life. Speak up and insist that they focus on the road and on safe driving. By not doing so, you are contributing to the problem. Since 2009, our officers have investigated more than 600 road deaths that involved an inattentive driver. Consider how many of those innocent lives could have been saved had someone else in the vehicle intervened,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support in a release. Overall, the key message of every anti-texting or distracted driving campaign is that whatever you think you have to say on your device can wait. Your life is more important than that text message and the lives of others are more important too.
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area
Frontenac Farmers’ Market - Now in our 11th year! Saturdays 9 a.m.2 p.m., May 21 - Oct. 29. All local farm products, seasonal veggies & fruits,scrumptious home baking, preserves, local artisans, dog & cat treats and more. Prince Charles Public School, 6875 Highway #38, Verona www.frontenacfarmersmarket.ca In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at Red Lobster, 410 Bath Road at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966 Have you or someone you care about had a stroke? VON Greater Kingston offers the following free programs: Living with Stroke learning series; Support groups for individuals, couples and family caregivers; Folks with Strokes social/recreational group. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW, at 613-634-0130 ext. 3469 or Kathleen.pratt@von.ca. 39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, Sept. 16. Music by Swinging Doors at Matt’s Place, Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11 p.m. Dress code smart casual. Singles & couples welcome. Cost is $12 P.P. ($10 for members.) Calling artists of all ages and stages! Join us September 9, 10 and 11 for three days of FREE plein air painting/sketching in Kingston’s historical Portsmouth Village. The Kingston School of Art (KSOA) is hosting its 4th annual Paint the Town! as part of the International Plein Air Painters Organization’s Great WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out. A display of work created during the weekend and a reception will be held. For details and free registration, visit www.ksoa.info or contact us at ksoa@kingston.net or 613-549-1528. Legion 560: Sept. 9 Kirham’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests.Sat. Sept.10 Texas Tuxedo will be entertaining in the Big Hall from 9 p.m. to 1a.m. with $10 cover Doors open 8 p.m. Everybody’s welcome.
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Bath Legion -Branch 623 - Friday Sept. 9 - lunch at the Legion, good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bath Legion, also Friday Sept. 9 - euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Sept. 10 - Shuffleboard registration starts at 11 a.m. $5. -Meat spin 1 p.m. $2 Everyone welcome
ability to read music is helpful but not required if you can learn by ear and carry a tune with our enthusiastic and friendly group. Join us in singing an exciting variety of songs on Monday nights - there’s a spot waiting for you! For additional information please contact Patty at pattyswell@yahoo.com.
Why not try a new activity which is both physically and mentally stimulating? Scottish Country Dancing is a very enjoyable way to keep fit. Come to our Welcome Dance on Sept. 10 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 130 Clergy St. East (Clergy and Princess) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wear softsoled shoes and you’ll find a warm welcome and will have fun. Our regular weekly classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays start on Sept. 13 and 14 at Limestone Community Education, 164 Van Order Drive. For more information see our website www.rscdskingston.org.
Sunday, Sept. 11, Olde Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike, Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, 1 to 5p.m. followed by dinner, cost $10 for tickets call 3722410, sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. Meets 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m and 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m, at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church Street in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the company of fellow quilters throughout the day. Learn to quilt or improve your skills in a friendly, relaxed group. Sept. 2016 Dates:Tuesday Sept.6 and Thursday Sept. 22. For further information please visit our web site at www.quiltskingston.org Kingston Women’s Connection presents a Fashion Show featuring Nature Silks by Bella-Desdigns of Gananoque on Tuesday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m. at Gibson Hall, 990 Sydenham Rd,Kingston. Tickets:$8 at the door includes light refreshments. Music by Robin Dwyer Speaker:Katherine Robinson from Bracebridge-”New Beginnings” RSVP to Shirley 613 547 4487 or judycobham@sympatico.ca Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for September. No audition is necessary and an
“Light of My Life: Expressions in Glass” a Show by stained glass artist Lorna Knight will be at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Rd. Sydenham from Aug. 28 to Oct. 28. Ms. Knight will give an ‘Artist Talk’ about her work on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. during the reception for the Official Opening of the Show. Other viewing times are variable, more info at 613376-6477. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Euchre at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2360 Middle Road, Friday Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5 Prizes and refreshments The annual Gananoque Fall Ikebana Exhibition will be held on Sunday Sept. 11 at Carveth Care Multi- purpose room 338 Herbert St. Gananoque from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.. Come out and enjoy the beautiful Japanese flower arrangements created by the students of the Ohara School of Ikebana Free Admission Light refreshments will be served. For more information www.oharaottawa.com or contact Cliff Byrnes at 613 382 8994 FLK Taoist Tai Chi open house week, Sept. 12-17. We invite you to drop in to any of our locations this week to learn about the Beginner Classes in your area. Participants of all ages enjoy the fitness and stress relief provided by this aerobic, meditative stretching exercise. New classes are starting this month. Please call 613-544-4733 or go to www.taoist.org/kingston for dates and times at each location. Join us Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. on
CFRC 101.9 FM for ‘The Time of Your Life’, a radio show for seniors, by seniors, presented by the Seniors Association Kingston Region. Stay Healthy and Get Active with features about physical and mental health as well as what’s going on for seniors in our community. For information or to get involved with the radio show, contact the Seniors Association at 613548-7810, or by email, programs@ seniorskingston.ca Queen’s University Institute for Lifelong Learning (QUILL) Series. Sunday, Sept. 11 2 p.m. The Topic is Turkey--Between East and West. The Speaker is Louis Delvoie, Retired Ambassador, Fellow, Centre for Internatioal and Defence Policy, Queen’s University. It takes place at Goodes Hall Room 101, 143 Union St. For more info call 613 549 1910 Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday Sept. 10 Sandbanks Provincial Park, Prince Edward County Level 2, easy pace, up to 10 km. In the morning explore the woodland trails and sandy beaches on Lake Ontario at the western end of the park. Picnic lunch recommended. In the afternoon explore the dune and woodland trails and more sandy beaches at the eastern end of the park. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 a.m. Gas $6 plus share of park fee, or arrange with leader to meet en route to or at trailhead. Leader: Bob 613-5449222. 13th Annual Fogies & Friends Golf Tournament Friday Sept. 9 at the Landings Register today, and help raise funds for the Seniors Association. Best ball, scramble, pig roast, and prizes. Registration forms available at The Seniors Centre or email info@ seniorskingston.ca.For more information contact Jean at 613.548.7810. Rideau Trail club of Kingston-Sunday Sept. 11 Frontenac Challenge Slide Lake Loop Level 3, moderate to fast pace, 28 km. Join us for this exhilarating 7 1/2 to 8 hour hike around Frontenac Park’s most rugged and rewarding loop. Bring plenty of water, a lunch and snacks.
Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 7:45 am. Gas $4 plus shared park fee. Leaders: Lynn 343-363-0384 (esaulynn@gmail. com) and Miu 613-544-6201(ymiu. lam@gmail.com) Victorian Tea for ladies, and gentlemen are welcome. Enjoy a proper Victorian tea, completed with finger sandwiches, pastries and other delicacies. Victoria Era entertainment is included. Come dressed in your finest vintage fashion and of course, don’t forget your hat. On Sept. 17 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Trinity United Church in Verona. Tickets are $15 and are sold at Nicole’s Gifts in Verona, Upstairs Tea and Gift Shop in Harrowsmith and Martha’s Restaurant in Verona. The Jubilate Singers, conducted by Brenda Carew, will begin practicing for the upcoming festive season. Learn, accomplish and share. First practice: Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 236 Nelson St., Kingston Various musical genres are included such as folk, pop, spiritual or broadway. You may contact Hal Graham 613-389-4974 or email whgraham@cogeco.ca Second Sunday Breakfast Club. Come One, Come All to a Community Breakfast at Emmanuel United Church Hall. 63 Factory Street. Feed the Body, Feed the Soul! September 11 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Donation, only to cover cost. Come and bring your kids and neighbours along with you. For info, call 613777-5190 The September meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Carveth Care, Herbert St. entrance. The Featured program is ‘Preparing your Garden Tools for winter presented by Lee Valley Tools. The Annual veggie and flower show will be featured as well- Entries due by 6:30 p.m. Come out and show everyone what you grew! For more information visit our website www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque or email us @ gan.hort.soc@gmail.com
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Long-time Kingston Drum Corps member honoured with induction into Hall of Fame By Mandy Marciniak
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News – For Kingstonian, Don Dean, drumming has always been a part of life. When he was just a child, his brother gave him a set of bongos and some drumsticks for Christmas and according to Dean, the rest is history. “He figured I must have had rhythm or something,” he explained. “I proceeded to ruin the bongos with the drumsticks and that really sparked my interest in music and in drumming.” But drumming wasn’t exactly what Dean’s parents had in mind when they went to enrol their son in music lessons soon after. “My dad was considering putting me in a bagpipe band and I wasn’t too excited about that,” he recalled. “Instead they enrolled me in the local Drum Corps group, the Centennials, and I loved it.” Now, nearly 50 years later, Dean is still very happy with his choice to pursue drumming instead of bagpiping and on Sept. 2, Dean was honoured with an induction into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. “It’s really great,” said Dean prior to his induction. “We had American influence in the corps and because of that, a fellow from Rochester saw what
we had done here and unbeknownst to me, he had submitted my name into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame.” Dean’s name went into a pool with a bunch of other nominess and this year he was selected by the other members of the Hall of Fame, something only a handful of Canadians have been able to do. “At first people were coming to me and saying how great it was for the organization and great for me and telling me how deserving I am and I get it, but it is such a team sport and none of it would be possible without so many people,” he said of the induction. “And those people tell me that none of it would be possible without me and I have a hard time recognizing that. It is starting to sink in a bit more now though.” Dean played with the Centennials in Kingston for a number of years before the group became the Grenadiers Drum Corps. He continued to play with the Grenadiers for many more years before becoming the director of the corps. Dean was also instrumental in helping the Grenadiers compete at a world level. “We started competing in 1995. My goal was to get top 10 and in 1998 we finally cracked the top 10 in DCA open class,” he said. “You are competing in
the States and that was tough, but with a lot of hard work we placed 12th in our first year and we just kept going form there.” The organization continued to grow under Dean’s direction and in 2004, the Grenadiers won the World Championship in Class A, becoming the first drum corps in Canada to take the championship from the United States. “That was a feather in my cap,” he said. “We continued to 2010, but we have not competed since then.” Now, Dean has retired from the corps in Kingston, but he still helps as a consultant for the group. “It was always a labour of love and it still is,” he said. “It was always a lot of hard work, it required a lot of hard work and dedication and commitment. It is a big team sport and my mandate now is to support it, continue to go forward and promote it where I can and just speak to people about it.” Dean hopes that the drum corps tradition will continue in Kingston for many years to come and he hopes that parents and kids can see the value the sport has. “It teaches a lot of good social skills like showing up on time, commitment, teamwork, and there are so many benefits,” he said. “It is a very beneficial thing for people to do in the community.” Don Dean is his early Drum Corps days.
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Schaefer’s acting career goes back to Grade 5 when she performed in her first show, Evangeline, at Kars Public School in eastern Ontario. The next year, she performed in her first community theatre production in a role that she still looks back on fondly: Tinker Bell in Peter Pan. “It was wonderful,” she said. “It’s such a well known part, and afterwards I would go outside, and I was just a little girl myself, but smaller girls came up and asked for my autograph.” She continued her theatrical interest throughout her high school years at St. Mary’s High School in Brockville. Last year, she performed as Bertrande, the female lead in The House of Martin Guerre, produced by the Queen’s University School of Drama and Music. If local audiences hadn’t noticed her by then, they certainly took note of Bertrande. With both a strong voice and stage presence, Schaefer Scovil melted perfectly into the role. She just graduated with her degree in drama as a major and French medial in the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s. Next year, she’ll be completing the ACE (Artist in Community Education) program. “After that, I want to remain involved in performance,” she said. She’s been looking into children’s theatre opportunities. “I’ve been involved in the Barefoot Players for the past few years, and I’d like to combine what I’ve learned in teaching and theatre. I’m not quite sure how I’ll do that yet. I’ll be figuring that out this year.” Over the coming year, she’s hoping to direct a production for Blue Canoe. They’re just waiting to hear about the rights to a Broadway production. If it is available, Schaefer Scovil will be directing the show. Schaefer Scovil is not new to the director’s role. She directed Title of Show for the Juvenis Festival this past spring. She’s
also directed with The Barefoot Players. She’s already getting recognized on the streets by children who have seen her work. She said her goal isn’t necessarily a traditional classroom-style teaching position. “I’m leaning more toward children’s entertainment,” she said. “Teaching through drama, still involving education, but less than in a traditional school environment. I really want to be creative.” She said that Queen’s University Professor Tim Fort has been an important mentor in her acting career. “He’s been really great about giving me advice and being available to talk about everything. He’s also a great source of knowledge. It was amazing what he did with the space for The House or Marting Guerre. We also had Leslie Arden come in. She’d written the music and lyrics. She was so casual in teaching us the music. It was amazing.” Schaefer Scovil said that theatre has allowed her to explore the world of people and emotions. “When I was younger, I was very very quiet, and it started there with helping me discover myself,” she said. “Theatre ended up being a place where I could fit in with other people. I moved around a lot, so it was great to always have a theatre company I could go to, wherever I went.” She chose to attend Queen’s University because of its education program as well as the beautiful campus setting. She knew she would be studying drama and French as part of her education program. “I knew nothing about the theatre program, so I was happy to find it.” While attending Queen’s University, she auditioned for Blue Canoe and landed roles in The Producers, Mamma Mia in 24 Hours, Nine and Pippin. She just finished directing Shrek in 24 Hours. She said that theatre is a great communication tool. “It makes people feel comfortable
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with communicating, and it’s a cathartic resource,” she said. “There’s no better way of getting ideas out there. Coming from an educational perspective, you see the difference in kids when they go on stage and see what it can do for them. Everyone can interpret the message that’s there. It’s not an idea shoved down your throat.” When we chatted, she’d recently returned from New York City where she took in shows like Waittress and Fun Home. “I’m increasingly interested in creatives uses of space, like in Fun Home.”
Her advice for upcoming actors is to do as much as possible in theatre. “Do and see everything with a professional mindset. I’ve found that you get hired back by the same companies and people when they know you are professional. Dedication is important. Work and get your lines down, but listening when you are in the creative space is awesome. Learn all you can. Your dedication is not just for other people but also for yourself. That’s the fastest way to find out if it’s something you are passionate about.” She also said actors should not be
picky and should take whatever part is offered to them. “You learn different things from any part you play.” She advises young actors to learn dramaturgy as well as production roles. “I have gained a huge appreciation for anyone doing lighting and stage managing. That’s a huge part of what makes a successful show.” Keep your eyes on this actor/director. There’s an intense creative spark inside her. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC S.A.L.T. – FREE FIRE SAFETY LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Committee will be hosting a Fire Safety presentation luncheon for seniors in the South Frontenac area. Enjoy a hot lunch followed by a presentation on Fire Safety from the South Frontenac Fire Department. Topics to include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and overall fire safety in your residence. Date: September 23rd, 2016 Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Storrington Center 3910 Battersea Road, Sunbury
Date: September 30th, 2016 Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Harrowsmith.
Please pre-register for either of the luncheons by calling the South Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477.
2 JOB POSTINGS The Township is seeking experienced applicants for the role of Chief Building Official and the newly created role of Manager of Development Services. For complete job descriptions and to view the postings please visit the Township’s website under Town Hall/Careers. Please forward your resume and covering letter to HR@Southfrontenac.net by no later than 4:00pm on Wed. Sept 21, 2016.
TAX SALE PROPERTIES RFP - #TS-16-01 Request for Proposals are being accepted for the Purchase and/or Redevelopment of failed tax sale properties. Please visit the Township Website for further information at www.southfrontenac.net under‘Town Hall/Tenders’. Deadline date for submissions is September 28, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH AT 6:00 PM. This will mark our 40th year in operation and we hope it will be one to remember. Come out and see the unveiling of our 40th Anniversary logo and enjoy snacks and a free skate on the fresh ice. We will also have displays commemorating the past 40 years and hopefully some special guests. It has been a busy off season at the FCA. With the support of our Arena Board and amazing Community donors we have been able to complete many projects that you will see, hear and feel when you step into the Arena. www.frontenacarena.com
FINAL TAX NOTICES – 2ND INSTALMENT DUE DATE TheResidential,Commercial/Industrial/Multi-ResidentandMixedassessment2016TaxNotice2ndinstalmentduedateisSeptember30,2016. IfyouhavemisplacedyourFinalTaxNoticeor needtoknowtheamountoftheinstalmentpleasecontactthetaxdepartmentviaemailattaxes@southfrontenac.netorcall613-376-3027Ext2200.
THE FALL WINDS ARE BACK… And they don’t mix very well with paper recycling week so please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty water bottles tend to gravitate into the ditches and treeline. Not overfilling your box will make the contents more compact and less likely to fly around or 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 recycle bin, it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep our environment in mind when recycling.
VACATIONING IN SOUTH FRONTENAC? NothingcancomparetoaweekatthelakeandinSouthFrontenacwehaveanabundanceofclearlakes,beautifultrailsandgreatcycling.Theonethingthatcandampenyourvacationisthe unsightlymessofacanorplasticbagfloatingbyorthesoundsofwildlifemunchinghappilyongarbagethatwasnotproperlydisposedof.Wehopeyouenjoyyourstaybutaskthatyouplease regardourGarbageandRecyclingpolicies.DumpinggarbageatthesideoftheroadoratthegatesofalandfillonaSundaynightisnotonlyunacceptable,itcreatesahugeproblemforTownshipstaffwhentheirtimecouldbebetterspentelsewhere.Whetheryouareacottageowner,renterordaytripper,pleasebecomefamiliarwithcollectiondatesandlocations.Byallmeans, takeyourmemorieswithyoubutpleasedon’tleaveyourgarbagebehind!Anyquestions;contactSolidWasteManagementat613376-3027X4330
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, September 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is September 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
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Local MMA fighter brings home the belt By Tori Stafford
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up his technique and preparing for his next battle – one unlike any other he’s fought before. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Sands will fight right here in his hometown for the first time ever at the Falcon Fight Series Amateur MMA fights, to be held at the K-Rock Centre. His opponent is still unknown as the line up for the night’s events is still being laid out. “It’s still kind of early days for the card to get filled out,” said Chris Wellstood, Sands’ head coach and the lead Brazilian jiu jitsu coach for
Sports – Tylor Sands’ six years of commitment and diligence in training as a mixed martial arts (MMA) took the cage by storm in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 19. Sands battled through five rounds against Eric Kayolo at the Heroes Combat League Amateur MMA event in the nation’s capital. Sands defeated Kayolo by unanimous decision, awarding him the welter weight (170lb) title belt over his opponent, who was previously ranked 11th in his weight class in Canada. For Sands, the win confirmed his prediction to bring home the belt, something he credits his coaching team at Hayabusa Academy and Sitbpeegohn Muay Thai for. “I was 100 per cent confident,” the 26-year-old Kingstonian said last week of his belief he’d leave the cage victorious in Ottawa. “My coaches had me well prepared.” Sands career in MMA started on a whim, he explained, after a friend expressed an EVINRUDE/ interest in taking a class. JOHNSON “My buddy wanted to do it, so I just went with him, and that’s how I got into it, really,” Sands said.“After that class, he was done, and I just kept going.” Sands, who trains three to five times weekly, is now concentrating on cleaning
Hayabusa Academy. “I’m going to guess Tylor will probably fight for another title belt at this event.” But if Sands, now ranked 6-1, has any trepidation about the upcoming fight, his nerves certainly aren’t showing. “I’m looking forward to it,” Sands said, a coy grin spreading across his face when asked what fans can expect from the November 5 fight. “They can expect an explosive performance from me.”
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City considers higher parking rates, extended payment hours By Bill Hutchins
News – Would you rather pay a higher rate for downtown hourly parking, or pay for parking over extended hours each day? Those are some of the options facing motorists as the City of Kingston undertakes a comprehensive review of its on and off-street parking rates and fines. Motorists and other residents are being asked to comment on three scenarios as the city looks to boost parking revenues. The outcome will help councillors determine which scenario is likely to be approved. The review is based on studies that show the city’s parking reserve fund – which is solely replenished through parking rates and fines and is not subsidized by taxpayers – will go into a deficit in five years without increases. The deficit is expected to increase to $35 million by 2030 without higher parking rates. The reserve fund pays for all municipal parking operations, maintenance and any new structures. Under the first scenario the city is considering; hourly parking rates will increase by 50-cents across the board in 2019 but daily hours of payment will remain the same, while special event parking will go up by $1 starting in 2017. This scenario will grow the parking reserve fund balance to $4.8 million by 2030. In the second scenario; hourly rates will increase by 25-cents but the payment period is extended by three hours a day, both starting in 2019, while event parking is replaced with extended hours of paid parking at meters and parking lots. This would generate $5.9 million for the reserve fund by 2030. Under the final scenario, hourly rates will increase by 25-cents in 2019 but the payment period is extended by three hours a day starting sooner, in 2017, except in the Frontenac, Barrack and Anglin municipal lots. This will create a reserve fund of $6 million. All three scenarios include continuing monthly parking permit increases tied to
inflation, increasing on and off-street rates in the Queen’s/KGH/courthouse area in the fall 2017, increasing parking meter-related fines in 2018, and future rate increases every five years to maintain the long term health of the reserve fund, according to the city. The deadline for public comment on the three parking rate scenarios is Sept. 15. The reserve fund is expected to be under increased pressure to pay for the construction of a proposed $18 million multi-level parking garage with 278 parking spaces at Queen and King Streets, part of the proposed Homestead Land Holdings apartment project. As well, planning officials have revealed they are considering building another multilevel garage on what is now the 74-space Byron municipal parking lot near Queen and Montreal Streets. The project would be owned and operated by the city with a cash contribution from IN8 Developments, which needs 40 additional parking spaces for its nearby 15-storey condominium tower. “The parking structure would be City owned and operated. Based on the most recent public parking design guidelines and it has been estimated that the total parking spaces would most likely be around 350,” according to a staff report.
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186TH KINGSTON FALL FAIR – SEPTEMBER 15TH-18TH The Kingston & District Fall Fair returns to ‘M’ Centre September 15-18
Over 16,000 people from across the country will converge on the Kingston Memorial Centre fairgrounds for four days of education and fun during the Limestone City’s annual Kingston Fall Fair Sept 15-18. This year the fair is celebrating its 186th birthday, which makes it the 2nd oldest fair in Ontario. Organized and brought to fruition by the Kingston & District Agricultural Society members and volunteers, the fair is able to boast of being home to one of the largest Holstein shows in Ontario and the largest talent contest in Eastern Ontario, the Country Singing Showdown. The fair is an event that supports and showcases the importance of the past, of family values, and of agriculture
in the community, and it strives to have something for everyone to enjoy. The four-day festivities feature agricultural displays, cattle shows, 4-H livestock competitions and a Goat show. The traditional competitions will all be present in the forms of the Hay and Seed show with a 4-H component included, Culinary Arts, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, Homecrafts and Photography. The Country Singing Showdown returns for its 20th year as well as the ever popular Demolition Derby Worlds Finest Shows returns with the Midway to offer rides and games for everyone. See you there.
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10:30 PM
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11:00 PM
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5:45 PM
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7:00 PM
10:30 PM
HORSE SHOWS – Heavy Horse Draw
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11:00 PM
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COUNTRY SINGING SHOWDOWN – OPEN CLASS – FINALISTS
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8:30 AM
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HORSE SHOWS – Western Games
INDOOR ARENA
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
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ALL DAY
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WESTWINDS FARM – animal farm & pony rides
BARN AREA
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
FRONTENAC 4-H SHOWS
NESS BARN & BRACKEN RING
9:00 AM
11:00 PM
VIEW DISPLAYS
MEMORIAL CENTRE, BENNETT BARN
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
GAITED HORSE SHOW
NORTH TRACK
10:00 AM
ALL DAY
FRONTENAC 4-H STEER CLUB Demonstrations; Displays
BARNS
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
TEAM T & J
ENTERTAINMETN TENT
11:00 AM
11:00 PM
MIDWAY
FAIRGROUNDS
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
LAWN TRACTOR RACING - registration
SOUTH TRACK
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
JUDGING – Goat Show
BARNS
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
TEAM T & J
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
LAWN TRACTOR RACES
SOUTH TRACK
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
CELEBRITY PIE BAKING AUCTION
ENTERTAINMENT TENT
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
COUNTRY SINGING SHOWDOWN – JUNIORS – FINALISTS
ENTERTAINMENT TENT
5:00 PM
8:30 PM
INDOOR EVENTING
INDOOR ARENA
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
STEER SHOW
BRACKEN RING
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
STEER SALE
BRACKEN RING
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
FRONTENAC 4-H BARROW (pig) SALE
BRACKEN RING
6:30 PM
9:30 PM
BINGO UNDER THE BIG TOP
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MINIATURE HORSE SHOW
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
WESTWINDS FARM-animal farm & pony rides
BARN AREA
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
RC CARS (remote control cars) Competition between Quebec & Ontario Teams
ENTRTAINMENT TENT
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
FOOD COURT
MAINLY OUTSIDE ARENA
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
VIEW DISPLAYS
MEMORIAL CENTRE, BENNETT BARN
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
INFIELD
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
BEEF SHOW
BRACKEN RING
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
MIDWAY
FAIRGROUNDS
12:00 AM
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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the best stuff that I’ve put out, which was very reassuring.” Those who want to take in the CD release events will need to move fast, as the first of three shows entirely sold out and the second show is close to the same. The three shows will take place on Monday, Sept. 12, Thursday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at Musiikki Café, and all three shows are set to be entirely different, Brown explained. “I want to be able to offer something to all of the people who come out that is different… unique to the show they see,” said Brown, noting that he plans to record the second show in preparation for a live album. “I’m really excited to get the album out there to see how people respond, I’m glad to be doing the shows here [at Musiikki] and I know the three shows will be a great experience for me – and, of course, for the audience, too, I hope!” For more details on the upcoming shows, visit www.loganbrownmusic.org
Logan Brown, or the musician formerly known as ‘NUBS,’ is set to release his latest EP, ‘Conversations with Myself,’ over a series of three shows : Sept. 12, 15 and 22, at Musiikki Café on Brock Street.
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Ice Wolves FUNdamentals program changes to foster growth and engagement in young female hockey players By Tori Stafford
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Sports – The world of women’s hockey is ever changing and evolving, and the programs aimed at female hockey players here in Kingston is no exception.
Following an education session on Hockey Canada’s FUNdamentals Initiation Program (IP), members of the Greater Kingston Girls Hockey Association (GKGHA) saw a need to revamp the program here for Kingston’s Ice Wolves.
With Michael Hermer, director of hockey development for GKGHA, at the helm, the Ice Wolves FUNdamentals program was redesigned over the summer in an attempt to offer those girls just starting out in hockey a fun and engaging program that is rooted in high-quality training and
instruction. “We’re bringing a renewed program to the Kingston area for Kingston’s young female athletes. The FUNdamentals program is a child’s initial experience with hockey, so our goal here was to make it a good one and a positive one,”
said Hermer.“At the same time, having had some experience with development in hockey, we wanted to ensure that the quality of instruction and the quality of the program was improved and better than it ever has been.” Continued on page 20
Brooke Beazer is one of three high-calibre on-ice instructors the Kingston Ice Wolves’ FUNdamental Program has brought on board for their revamped IP level girls hockey programming.
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To be the best, you have to have the best, which is precisely why GKGHA decided to bring three female instructors on board whose experience and expertise not only include playing high-level hockey, but also coaching and instructing it. Brooke Beazer, an assistant coach for Queen’s University’s women’s hockey and former professional player at Queen’s and in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL); Elizabeth Kench, OWHA Elite Official, and former Gaels player and Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) coach; and Morgan McHaffie, an assistant coach for Queen’s women’s hockey team, former Gaels and Universiade player representing Canada will be joining the teams this year. “It’s so important to ensure we’re teaching girls the right way, and giving them the right start in hockey,” said Hermer, noting that he’s thrilled to have all three women acting as instructors for the new group of IP level girls, who can range in age from 5 to 8. “I think it is probably the biggest highlight of our changes.” The FUNdamentals program, which kicks off in October, will also see ice time doubled for Kingston’s newest female hockey players and will include two one-
hour ice times a week, and an instructor to participant ratio of five to one, ensuring all young players receive the proper foundation in hockey. The all-female on-ice instruction staff is a refreshing and inspiring change, but it is also indicative of a bigger shift happening throughout women’s hockey in general, explained Kench. “The more I’m involved with hockey and the more I’m in rinks, I notice that there are full coaching staffs of women, full female staffs of referees… you’re just seeing more and more women involved in it,” she said, adding that the bolstered female presence in the sport is unlike anything she saw growing up. “That was not something that I had when I was younger. The one or two times that someone female stepped on the ice, no matter who they were, we couldn’t believe it.” Kench emphasized the importance for the young female players to have that strong female presence on the ice.
“You can relate a little bit more to them as females, I think that’s why we wanted to be a part of this,” she said. “I think we’re going to see that more and more and I think
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how important literacy is and how illiterate the Western World has become. In an article called America the Illiterate, the author, Chris Hedges, refers the reader to research that examined past presidential debates in the USA. There is no reason to believe that the situation in Canada is much different. Analyzing transcripts of past debates, The Princeton Review revealed some startling facts. Based on standard vocabulary tests, it was found that “During the 2000 debates, George W. Bush spoke at a sixth-grade level (6.7) and Al Gore at a seventh-grade level (7.6). Results
form 1992 (Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ross Perot) weren’t much different. But if you jump back to the John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debates of the 1960s, the candidates used tenth-grade language. Going back to the 19th century, you’ll find that in “the debates of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas the scores were respectively 11.2 and 12.0.” It is frightening that these levels have dropped to almost 50% or what they were in the 19th century. Hedges also notes that 20% of high school graduates cannot read well, and
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“Political campaigns, which have learned to speak in the comforting epistemology of images, eschew real ideas and policy for cheap slogans and reassuring personal narratives….Political campaigns have become an experience. They do not require cognitive or selfcritical skills. They are designed to ignite pseudo-religious feelings of euphoria, empowerment and collective salvation.” We see that in the current Trumpism of “Make America Great Again.” Do you think Canada is immune from such idiot-level slogans? Sorry, the boy prince won hearts
with the slogan “Canada is back.” The phrase is simultaneously patronizing and condescending. What does it even mean? That a saviour is upon us? That we were not Canadians until the anointed one walked on water? Meanwhile, Trudeau will ruthlessly sell the country out by ratifying the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). What will the slogan be then, “Canada is gone”? It’s not about political discourse; it’s all about slogans for a brand. I agree with Hedges that we are hostages to brands. “Brands come with images and slogans. Images and slogans are all that [voters] understand.”
Democracy demands debate. Democracy demands a discussion of scientific truths. Such debate is certainly not present in the current era of the Trump/Clinton debacle. The general population in all of North America is so swayed by myth, narrative and brand, that we seem immune to rational discussions of facts. Has truth become irrelevant? If it has, how do we make it relevant again? For a start, promote literacy initiatives. Fight the dumbing down of our culture. Promote libraries. Is there hope anywhere? There is.
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local library regularly. Take your children or grandchildren to the library. Introduce them to literacy, one of the greatest tools of a democratic society. Set aside time every day to read. Do the same with your children. Show children the joys of reading and the magical worlds found in books. Read fiction and non-fiction. The best way to discourage reading and encourage the dumbing down of the world is to keep the TV turned on. Developmental psychologists and neuropsychologists have repeatedly shown how television impedes literacy.” The Kingston Frontenac Public Library system is user friendly and tech savvy. The library has its own Facebook page and you can follow them on Twitter. You can learn all about the library at the kfpl.ca website. To sum it up: fight mindless fascism and moronic political buffoonery by learning to read. The truth isn’t hidden in some political slogan. It’s in plain sight for those who are literate. Mark Bergin on Twitter @ markaidanbergin.
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on Wed. Sept. 21/16 @ 6 pm ~ UnReserved. Affordable Ownership ~ Great Investment Opportunity. Centrally located midway between Perth & Smiths Falls. This surveyed lot, Conc 7 Pt Lot 13 RP 27R8213, has 5.17 acres (+/-) w/ 336 frontage (+/-) x 471 ft depth (+/-) and is worthy of consideration. Live simply in the modest wood sided bungalow. Living room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms w/ closets, 4 pce bath and a family room w/ pine plank flooring. Ample closet space. 200 amp service. Elec. hot water heater (rented). Elec. baseboard heat throughout. Flat roof w/ rubber membrane (approx. 8 yr old). Outside basement entrance. On well & septic. Large barn in need of repairs. Home requires a simple home energy makeover. Paved drive. Taxes - $1635.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.
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~ A Surviving Landmark ~ Located in the heart of Elphin (aka Mann’s Corners) stands a nicely refurbished home which was formerly the post office. The log building standing to the left of the house is the former sheep shearing shed, later becoming the carding house. Plus a wood framed shop. The main log house, now covered in wood clapboard, is canopied by a gingerbread-trimmed front porch. The interior features a living room (hardwood under carpet), kitchen w/ hardwood flooring & an airtight wood stove included. There is a main floor bedroom plus a 4 pce bath. There is an attached utility room for laundry & freezer plus an attached wood shed w/ basement entry. Off the kitchen is an enclosed 3 seasons porch conveying down-home comfort. 3 bedrooms up. Newer windows throughout. 100 amps on breakers. Oil furnace (10 yrs +/-). On well & septic. Surveyed 0.61 acres (+/-) w/ 114 ft frontage x 230 ft depth (+/-). Yearly taxes $ 1756.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.
Vendors are retiring from a very successful business. Featuring a unique 9’6”w x 90’d (+/-) stucco building located in the heart of Smiths Falls, 1 block from main street. Current layout of building is ground floor retail & 2nd floor owner occupied residence. Floor plan is arranged as a simple sequence of rooms, one after another, with the proportions of the spaces changing according to their function. Retail contains a 35 ft gallery w/ LED track lighting, hallway has a custom built-in cedar lined combination safe w/ interior cash safe plus a 2 pce bath w/ storage (hallway & rest room = 11 ft), plus a 20 ft studio w/ coffee/clean-up station plus a 9 ft storage area plus a 15 ft work area. 200 amp service. Advanced alarm system. 2 sets of stairs connect to the residence. Eat-in kitchen. Living room. Spare room. 3 pce bath. Bedroom. Feels spacious & comfortable thanks to the simple design. Very clean. 125 amps. Natural gas furnace (4 yr old). Owned elec. hot water heater. Parking in rear & on street. Taxes - $4,670.00 (+/-). Zoned General Commercial & Residential. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.
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for the late ROY AND GERTRUDE (PAT) DURANT Saturday Sept. 17 @ 10 a.m. 2347 Hwy 43 between Smiths Falls and Merrickville Collection of Minneapolis Moline tractors and parts, Uni Farmer combine, 1952 Dodge one ton dump truck, plus other collectible farm implements and tools, Bush Hog like new, Snapper riding mower, arc welder, tools, flat back cupboard, jam cupboard, dining table , sideboard, china cabinet, washstand, chest of drawers, dresser & mirror, secretary desk, paintings & pictures, cornflower, glass & Kingston/Frontenac china, appliances plus more. For pictures & full list see website. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC, Debit joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494
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~ A Worthy Makeover ~ A decorous front porch leads to the main floor foyer. Parlour has bevelled glass French doors. Bay window dining room. Eat-in kitchen w/ BBQuing side porch. Adjacent laundry room. Pantry. 3 pce bath. 4 bedrooms up. 4 pce bath up. Newer vinyl double hung windows. Roof re-shingled ’10. Stone foundation basement houses a 100 amp service on breakers. Gas furnace. Gas hot water, rented. Central air. Double car driveway, parks 4. Fenced yard provides curb appeal, provides security & increases your privacy. Lot size 66 ft frontage (+/-) x 90 ft depth (+/-). Taxes - $2,000.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461. CLS469378/0825
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Antiques, Collectibles, Quilts For The Estate of the late Wayne Boyd to be held at Hands Auction Facility 5501 County Rd 15, R R # 2, Brockville, ON Saturday, September 17 @ 10 a.m. Mr Boyd, for many years, was an avid collector of only the finest glassware, china and collectibles. This auction is a testament to his discerning eye for quality, the unusual and for stylish excellence. You will not want to miss this auction! Please visit www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding Button to view full descriptive catalogue and photographs. Online advance bidding opens Saturday, September 10 @ 9 a.m. and closes Saturday, September 17 @ 8 a.m. The choice is now yours, bid online or as always we are delighted to see you at the live auction.
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Furniture and Accessories Weber Baby Grand Piano Olhausen Billiard Table For Steve and Danielle Weir 222 Col Douglas Dr, Brockville, ON Opens Tuesday, September 13 @ 9 a.m. Closes Tuesday, September 20 @ 12 noon Mr & Mrs Weir have sold their home and are relocating. A complete house of furniture, TVs, patio furniture, garden furniture, lawn mower, snowblower, power tools, etc. will be sold. Preview will be Thursday, September 15 from 4-6 p.m. at 222 Col Douglas Dr. To register and bid please visit www.handsauction.com to view complete descriptive photographed catalogue. Pick up of purchases will be Wednesday, September 21 from 1-7 p.m.
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“Hi Brian, I am writing regarding a shifter assembly problem with my 2012 SUV. The week of Aug. 1, I started to notice difficulty moving the stick shift out of park and as the week progressed, so did the difficulty. I contacted my local dealership and they quickly got me in. At this point I was having to deactivate the shift-lock override to move it out of park. Later that day I was informed that I required a new shifter assembly. Realizing that I couldn’t drive the car without this unit I instructed my service advisor to proceed with replacing the unit. The next day I picked up my car and the bill. The unit was $501 and the labor was $196. I questioned the ‘defective’ term used on the invoice and was informed that the vehicle maker has a new supplier for the part. The mileage on my car at service was 60,615 km. I have owned six cars previously and have never come across this issue, nor have I heard of it before. Could you please let me know what you think of this situation? With many thanks. CS Sorry to hear of these SUV troubles. Yes this does seem to be an unusual failure for a vehicle with such low mileage, however component failures can occur at any time on the best or worst of vehicles. If the carmaker chose a new supplier for this shifter, it may be a sign that they had higher than expected failures or that a contract was up and a cheaper source was found. That component would have been covered under the manufacturer’s basic warranty plan of three years or 60,000 km (whichever occurs first). A 2012 model year would most likely be beyond the time limit. Most carmak-
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Sisters share daydreams under sunny skies Mary Cook
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editorial@theheritageemc.ca The hot sun was beating down on my sister Audrey and me. We were on our backs in the long grass watching the soft white clouds form and reform in the mostly blue sky above. It was a favourite pastime for me. Not so much for Audrey, who went along with it because she knew how much I liked to pretend the clouds were little dogs, someone with long flowing white hair, or any number of things I could muster up in my young imagination. But that day was different. Audrey talked to me just as if I was her best friend Iva. Rarely did my older sister ever include me in serious chat. After all she was years older than I was. But that afternoon, it was like she had to get off her mind what she was thinking about. “I wish I could see the future,” she said softly. I knew there was more to come. “I would like to know what I will be doing when I am finished at the Northcote School.” I looked over at her face. Her eyes were closed. She wasn’t looking at the clouds above us. “I really want to be a nurse. Or a teacher.” I knew she would make a wonderful teacher. Didn’t she spend hours with me showing me how to knit, embroider, print in my scribbler, and go over my spelling? And
as far as being a nurse was concerned, I didn’t know one living soul in all of Renfrew County who had a kinder heart. She would make a wonderful nurse. And I could picture her in her uniform, with a nurse’s cap on her brown hair, and a pin on her collar to show the world she had graduated. Audrey let out the longest sigh. I wanted to get into the conversation, and so I reminded her of what our mother always said: “You can do anything you want to do, if you want to do it badly enough.” I thought that would make Audrey feel better. Because she certainly didn’t seem too happy to me. But what I said, didn’t seem to make her feel any better. And I told her I thought she should be a teacher, and come back to the Northcote School when Miss Crosby was too old to teach anymore. “That will never happen,” she said in a voice I could hardly hear. “Well, what about being a nurse? Now, it’s the last thing I would want to be. I hate blood! But, Audrey, you would make a wonderful nurse.” She opened her eyes and looked at the soft white clouds moving in the sky, and I was pretty sure I could see that she was trying awfully hard not to cry. Why she would be feeling so sad on such a beautiful day was beyond me! “No, that will never happen,” she said, in a voice so low I could hardly hear her. I wanted to know why. After all, she was smart, and I thought she could be anything she wanted to be, and if she wanted to be either a nurse or a teacher, all she would have to do, is go out and do it. So I asked her why. What would stop her from being either?
“Because there is no money. It costs money to be a nurse, and we could never afford to send me to Teacher’s College. No, I’m afraid I’ll never be either.” Now, there really were tears. Just gently rolling down her cheeks and into her hair. I knew if I reached out and touched her, it would cause a flood, so I stayed perfectly still and waited for Audrey to say something else. Finally, there was a big sigh, and she brushed the back of her hand across her eyes. And she pointed to a huge white cloud above us, and said she thought it looked like someone riding a horse. I couldn’t see anything that resembled a horse, but I said nothing. Audrey had returned, and that was all that mattered. But long after we got up and went to do chores, I thought about what Audrey had
said. Would that be my fate too? Was I destined to live out my life on a farm out in the country? And would my sister end up like so many other young girls who finished Public School? Working at cleaning houses for the rich people in Renfrew, or married to another farmer? Was that all could happen to a child of the Depression? I knew I would not have the answer that day. I knew, like my sister Audrey, only time would determine what the future would hold for both of us, long after the Depression was behind us. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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A Great Lakes island adventure: by bridge or ferry What ‘s there to do when they get here, is a question that comes to mind, as visitors make their way to Wolfe Island on the ferry. A question many of us may ponder now and again Perhaps that’s because we have forgotten what drew us here that first time. So it was wonderful to be reminded of what, not only of Wolfe Island, but the many Great Lakes that surround us have to offer visitors. This happened at an evening of book signing with Maureen Dunphy, author of “Great Lakes Island Escapes: Ferries and Bridges to Adventure.” The thrust of her book is the ability to reach all of the islands listed, by way of a ferry or a bridge. The book covers islands on both sides of the international border, between the United States and Canada, and features islands in both the lakes and the waterways that connect them. As Maureen spoke, it became quite clear to the audience gathered at WI’s United Church Hall, that her love of islands had begun early in life. That although she resides in Detroit Michigan, and her career involves writing, coaching writers and teaching writing courses, she is an islander in her own right with a family cottage on Pelee Island since 1994, (an island in the western half of Lake Erie connected to the Canadian and United States mainland by ferry), and that she wanted to introduce those accessible islands to others.
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