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Sydenham pop-up café hopes to bring ‘Good Graces’ to the community BY MANDY MARCINIAK
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News – There is a new café in Sydenham and while it is only open one morning a week, it hopes to become a destination for many in the town. The Good Graces café is a pilot project being run by South Frontenac
Community Services (SFCS) and officially launched on Jan. 31. “We thought we would try a social enterprise that might actually generate a bit of funds for us, but we also wanted to create a space for seniors,” explained Andy Mills, fund development and administration manager for
SFCS. “We’ve noticed, particularly with our hot Meals on Wheels program that seniors are feeling particularly isolated especially in a rural area and especially in the winter.” The café runs in Grace Hall in Sydenham on Tuesday mornings from 8 to 11 a.m. and Mills hopes that people
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Art encased in ice may seem like a strange idea to some, but in Kingston it is becoming a winter tradition. Since 2015, David Dossett and his network of local artists have hosted Froid'Art throughout the city and this year, they are hoping the art event is better than ever. "The thing that is unique about this is that it is all local artists," explained Dossett who is also the organizer behind Martello Alley in Kingston. "We all just want people to get involved and we want to make art accessible, especially in the winter." Dossett came up with the idea for Froid'Art when he was chatting to his wife about walking to stay in shape. He pointed out that it was harder to walk around the city in winter because it is cold and dark, but he thought that a little bit of art may make it more inviting. "My wife commented that it would be vandalized and I thought not if it was in ice," he said. "I had the idea and we went for it. The first block was on our front lawn and it generated a lot of buzz and it has just spread from there." In the past two years, Dossett has worked with local businesses to have the art pieces installed outside of storefronts or in alleys throughout the city and this year there are 20 different locations throughout the city. "It has been great to see the response and people stop to take photos and they love it," he said. This year's Froid'Art officially launched on Jan. 27 and will continue until the ice melts and Dossett hopes that the weather will be more cooperative this year than it was in 2016. "We had to send the blocks back last year to be redone last year and that wasn't great," he said. "So hopefully the weather cooperates this year and the public continues to enjoy all the art." For more information about Froid'Art and a map of all the locations throughout the city visit their Facebook page or visit https://www. martelloalley.com/
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Kingstonians gather to remember lives lost in Quebec shooting and 'fi ght hatred with love BY MANDY MARCINIAK
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News - Despite the frigid temperatures, Market Square was filled with warmth on the evening of Jan. 30 as nearly 1000 Kingstonians gathered for a vigil remembering those who lost their lives just one night before in a Quebec City Mosque. The public event, organized by the Queen's Socialists, featured speakers from the university, the Islamic Society of Kingston, Kingston Christian Interfaith Community, the Kingston Islamic Centre and more. All spoke of the events that transpired on Jan. 29 and the six lives that were lost and many speakers expressed their gratitude to the crowd for gathering together, but they also expressed a desire to see the community work together going forward. "I am hopeful for a night that we can come together and celebrate love rather than mark hate," said Michael Taylor of the Kingston Islamic Centre. "People like you and me must do together what we are doing here tonight, to be present, to be counted, to raise our voices together and erase the stain that hate leaves on our minds, our conscience and in our hearts. But after today we need
to continue to come together as one community, as one body. We need to act, we need to speak and we need to stand together." MP for Kingston and the Islands, Mark Gerretsen, also attended the vigil and echoed the words spoken by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier in the day. "The way we will fight this is not through violence, but through love and compassion," he said. "It is our diversity that makes us stronger. It is our diversity into the future that will make this country stronger and better, it always has and it always will." The crowd at the vigil also heard from Myriam Djossou, a Queen's student who felt the impact of the shooting on a much more personal level. "We always think these things happen in other places and they don't happen in Canada and that is what I thought until I saw a Facebook post from my brother that shots had been fired at the Mosque five minutes from my home," she explained. Djossou fought back tears as she told the crowd about the Mosque she attended in Quebec with her family and described it as a place where she prayed, learned Arabic and "where I learned
that Islam is about love, compassion and helping your neighbour." She went on to explain that in the community where these events took place, everyone knows each other and she couldn't help but think about that today. "I couldn't help but think about my mother today who teaches at a school in our community and had to help students whose fathers were shot and has to try and explain to them why this happened," she said. "I also couldn't help but remember the one man who owned a grocery store in the community who was shot, he was such a peaceful person, so kind, and always ready to help others and he made really good pizza." Despite her emotions, Djossou went on to thank everyone who came out to support her and her community. She also encouraged everyone to continue to stand together and not only in times of grief. "We need to stand together every single day; we need to combat every form of extremism and not ignore it; we need to respond, not with violence, but with education and fight Hundreds of Kingstonians gathered in Market Square on Jan. 30 to rehatred with love," she said. "We need member the lives lost in the Quebec shooting. to work together to prevent tragedies Mandy Marciniak/Metroland like this from happening again."
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Megan’s Pay it Forward Party to benefi t the Children’s Cancer Fund at KG BY TORI STAFFORD
her journey and the “amazing community” that rallied News – If ever there were a around her and her family, reason to celebrate, 10-year- Erin expressed. “This is something to celold Megan Keeler has found ebrate for sure!” she said. it. “So we thought ‘How can After one year of good health following a year-long we celebrate Megan, but then battle with stage three Rhab- also sort of pay it forward… domyosarcoma, a cancer af- and then we thought ‘What fecting soft tissue, connective better than a pay it forward tissue and/or bones, Megan is party to help the kids locally ready for the big party her par- that are battling cancer right ents so often spoke of when now?’” With that idea in mind, Erin she was ailing. “When Megan was sick, reached out to The Ambaswe’d always tell her ‘When sador Hotel and Conference you get better, we’re going to Centre, who eagerly agreed to have this big party! It’s going donate a space and everything to be a huge celebration and the family would need to throw we’ll invite everybody,’” said a real extravaganza. The party Megan’s mother Erin Keeler, will raise funds for the ChilMegan nodding enthusiasti- dren’s Cancer Fund at Kingscally on the other side of their ton General Hospital, to be donated in Megan’s name as a kitchen table. “When she was done her means of saying ‘thank you’ to treatment December of 2015, the countless health care prowe just didn’t feel that we fessionals that helped Megan’s wanted to celebrate at that journey to health a success. At point… We didn’t really want the same time, the funds will to say that the cancer was help other children receive the gone, because you don’t know. exemplary care Megan experiThe chance of relapse is very enced, Erin explained. “This charity is such a good real and very terrifying.” But now that a year with a fit because it’s local families clean bill of health has passed, that it helps,” she said, notit’s time to celebrate Megan, ing that the fund helps famitstafford@metroland.com
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EDITORIAL Proud of Kingstonians taking a stand Over the past few weeks, I have been very proud to call myself a Kingstonian. From an overwhelming turnout at the Kingston Women’s March to rallies protesting President Trumps decisions and a beautiful evening paying tribute to victims of the Quebec shooting, this city has come together numerous times in the past month. It is wonderful to see and be part of and honestly, all of the response surprised me a bit, but now I really hope it continues. I know there are a lot of people wondering why it is necessary to participate in events like the Women’s March in a Canadian city, or why it is necessary to rally against executive orders made by an American president. To those wondering, I simply ask them to look around and see, really see, that the same issues many Americans are dealing with also happen here. In terms of the Women’s March, some of the individuals I spoke to in Kingston were marching because they have been objectified, sexually abused or violated in the past or someone they knew had been and they wanted to show support. Some wanted to show future generations that the treatment women often receive is not okay and they wanted to come together to create movement on these is-
sues. Yes, some of them were there because of the incoming president, but mainly because of his actions and the fact that so many people, even Canadians, are accepting him and his actions and that is just terrifying. Similarly, many Kingstonians participated in a rally following Trump’s executive order ‘banning’ individuals from seven countries and refugees from entering the United States. As rallies grew at airports across the United States, Canadians looked on in horror and wondered what to do and instead of just watching, many took to various venues and showed their disagreement. Again, the idea that this does not happen in Canada and therefore it isn’t our cause was presented by many, but that again is not true. While our prime minister took to Twitter and happily welcomed those displaced by the Unites States to Canada, he failed to mention the fact that it is not that easy or even legal. The Safe Third Country Agreement prevents refugees who were going to enter the United States from simply switching to Canada and in the days to come this became a major point of contention in the House of Commons and still is. Yes, Canada has welcomed thousands of refugees and is welcoming to refugees, but not in all cases and while we’d like to think that every-
one is welcome here, it is not the case, at least not with certain agreements in place. Most recently, I saw our community come together for a vigil remembering the victims of the shooting in Quebec City. While the evening was bitterly cold, the crowd was warm and loving and after leaving the event I truly felt better about the situation and about our community. Everyone came together, shared their pain and dissatisfaction with the terrorism events that had transpired, and agreed to move forward together. With all of this in mind, it is so important for all of us to come together and not let the rallies and marches and even vigils be the end of these issues and the work that needs to be done to remedy them. We, as community members need to be voicing our opinions on issues that are important to us and we need to be telling local officials about them. It is also important to let elected officials know how you feel about other pressing issues like electoral reform, if that is something you feel passionate about. The government needs to know that going back on promises or allowing policies that made sense at ine time and may not anymore continue is not okay and the only way they can get that message is if we all speak up.
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Inexpensive ways to mark Valentine’s Day There’s no denying it: The world needs a little more love right now. With that in mind, and the days leading up to the most romantic day of the year dwindling, what better time to consider the options for making Valentine’s Day 2017 one that’s all about the love? Whether you’re happily coupled or still searching for that special someone – or even if you simply can’t be bothered with romance – Valentine’s Day can be a day we all celebrate the love in our lives, and Kingston is full of things to do with loved ones without finding yourself financially strained afterwards. For a cozy date night reminiscent of those memorable first dates, but without all the awkwardness and nerves, why not dinner and a movie? It seems clichÊ, and perhaps not all that inexpensive, but if you think outside the box, you’ll find Kingston’s own The Screening Room offers all the perks of watching a movie on the big screen without the exorbitant ticket prices. And whether you want to dine out for a three-course meal or grab a bite to eat after the show, there are a plethora of local restaurants in downtown Kingston that give you way more bang for your buck than you’d be blessed with in other cities. If you’re more into spending time with your loved one in your own space, remember that you don’t have to have the skills of Gordon Ramsay with the charm of Jamie Oliver to ensure you deliver a home-cooked meal that will make your sweetie swoon. Throughout Kingston there are a number of grocers, bakeries, butcher shops and specialty stores that offer pre-prepared meal options you simply have to heat or cook. As indulgent as it may seem to purchase pre-made options, these meats, sidedishes, desserts and garnishes are relatively the same price you’d pay to get all of the ingredients necessary to whip up the recipes on your own – and you can avoid that looming fear of cooking something that turns your lover’s stomach rather than warming their heart. And whether you’re looking to spend some one-on-one with your partner, or you’re hoping to surround yourself with the love of family and friends, there can be nothing more whimsical – and sometimes comical – than strapping on a pair of skates and taking a spin around the rink at Market Square, free of charge. Follow it up with some hot cocoa or sweets in one of the nearby cafes (Valentine’s Day just isn’t the same without chocolate, right?), and you’ve got the quintessential makings of a romantic-comedy scene, or the perfectly Kingston way to enjoy one of our nation’s favourite pastimes. If you do feel the need to splurge, or you want to get your better half that item they’ve been eyeing for a while, keep in mind that Downtown Kingston’s Snow Bucks can save you $10 off a $50 purchase at a wide range of downtown retailers up until February 14th – which is perfect for those who want to save money and those who leave things until the last minute. Snow Bucks can be downloaded on the Downtown Kingston website at www.downtownkingston.ca. No matter how you feel about Valentine’s Day in general, try to make this one all about the love, Kingston! There’s never a bad time to tell those you care about what they mean to you, but Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse. And we can all use a little more love.
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Carr-Harris Cup Claimed by RMC, 3-2 over Gaels BY JOHN HARMAN
The 2017 Carr-Harris Cup Challenge between the Queen’s University Gaels and the Royal Military College Paladins was held at the Rogers KRock Centre in Kingston on Thursday, Feb. 2. The Carr-Harris Cup Challege be-
gan in 1986 but the hockey rivalry between Queens and RMC is 131 years old. In a hard fought physical game this year’s challenge was won by RMC who held off a deluge of shots by Queens in the dying seconds to defeat the Gaels 3-2.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC www.southfrontenac.net LIVING HERE FAMILY DAY 2017 CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP
ONLY those residents with regular garbage pickup on Monday, February 20th will be affected. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, February 21st. The pickup days for both garbage and recycling for all other residents remain the same. Loughborough WDS will be closed on February 20th.
WINTER HOURS-HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT
The next dates the depot will be open are February 9 and February 23 from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small 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.
2017 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE – FEE INCREASES SOON!
Year 2017 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2017 after that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Council Meeting – Tues, February 21, 2017 • Committee of the Whole – Tues, February 14, 2017 • Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, February 9, 2017
COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants
CAREERS – MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
For details on the Manager of Development Services position, please visit our website under Township/Careers. Deadline for applications is February 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm.
INVITATION TO TENDER
• PR-2017-01 – Parks & Facilities, Fire Halls and Cemeteries – Grass Cutting Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on February 22, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements 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 Road.
VACANCY – SOUTH FRONTENAC POLICE SERVICES BOARD Mitchell Hewson scores for the RMC Paladins during the Carr-Harris Cup Challenge on Thursday, Feb. 2 . John Harman/Metroland
Do you want to get involved in your community? A vacancy exists for a Provincial Appointee to the South Frontenac Police Services Board. Interested persons are to apply directly to the Province at www.pas.gov.on.ca For more details on the role and the Board see the Township website/careers or contact Wayne Orr at worr@southfrontenac.net The Provincial recruitment process can take some time, so if you do apply you are encouraged to let us know so that we can try to help speed up the process.
THINGS TO DO FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENAC’S
Join us on Monday, February 20, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Frontenac Community Arena 4299 Arena Boundary Road, Godfrey. This is a free event that includes skating, wagon rides, games, obstacle course, snow shoe races, a fire for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows and BBQ for all. Sponsored by the KFLA Healthy Kids Community Challenge.
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES NEW COUNCILLOR NAMED FOR PORTLAND DISTRICT
Brad Barbeau was appointed as Portland District Councillor at the January 17, 2017 Council meeting. Mr. Barbeau will officially take the“Oath of Office”on January 24, 2017. South Frontenac Council looks forward to working with Brad as he begins his role in municipal government.
ROAD CLOSURE – GREEN BAY ROAD
Green Bay Road (from White Lake Road to Barr Lane) will be closed on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. A geotechnical investigation will be conducted with respect to the replacement of the Green Bay Road Bridge. For more information, contact David Holliday, Area Supervisor at Ext 3333.
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MONEY MATTERS Get a head-start on tax season The dawn of a new calendar year often marks the end of the sometimes hectic holiday season. This time of year marks a return to normalcy for many families, as the kids go back to school and parents return to work. The beginning of January also serves as a great time to start preparing for tax season. While the deadline to file returns may be several months away, getting a head-start allows men and women the chance to organize their tax documents so they aren’t racing against a deadline come April. The following are a handful of ways to start preparing
for your returns now. • Find last year’s return. You will need information from last year’s return in order to file this year, so find last year’s return and print it out if you plan to hire a professional to work on your return. • Gather dependents’ information. While you might know your own Social Security number by heart, if you have dependents, you’re going to need their information as well. New parents or adults who started serving as their elderly parents’ primary caretakers over the last year will need their kids’ and their folks’ social security numbers. If you do not have these numbers upon filing, your Royal Mutual Funds Inc. return will likely 523 Gardiners Road be delayed and Kingston, ON K7M 3Y3 you might even be denied potentially gareth.green@rbc.com substantial tax Gareth Green, PFP credits. Tel.: 613-389-4805 • Gather your Financial Planner Fax: 613-389-2744 year-end financial Investment & Retirement Planning Cell: 613-329-6672 statements. If you
spent the last year investing, then you will have to pay taxes on any interest earned. Interest earned on the majority of savings accounts is also taxable, so gather all of your year-end financial statements from your assorted accounts in one place. Doing so will make filing your return, whether you do it yourself or work with a professional, go more quickly. • Speak with your mortgage lender. Homeowners should receive forms documenting their mortgage interest payments for the last year, as the money paid in interest on your home or homes is tax deductible. If these forms are not received in a timely manner, speak with your lender. You might even be able to download them from your lender’s secure website. • Make a list of your charitable contributions. Charitable contributions, no matter how small, are tax deductible. While it’s easiest to maintain a list of all charitable donations you make as the year goes on, if you have not done that, then you can make one now. Look for receipts of all contributions, contacting any charities you donated to if you
misplaced any receipts. • Book an appointment with your tax preparation specialist now. As April 30 draws closer, tax preparers’ schedules get busier and busier. The earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to get a favorable time for that meeting. In addition, if you have
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Downtown’s Capitol condo case gets fi rst screening at OMB this mont BY BILL HUTCHINS
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) will convene a pre-hearing later this month to lay the groundwork for one of downtown Kingston's biggest development battles in years. Two days have been set aside, on Feb. 27 and 28, in the councillor's lounge at City Hall to fi nalize the issues, lawyers, participants and other information surrounding the proposed 15 storey Capitol condominium. The condo that IN8 Developments fi rst unveiled nearly two years ago is the focus of appeals fi led by a handful of citizens and community groups. Shirley Bailey, president of the Frontenac Heritage Foundation, says her nonprofit group is one of four appellants in the case. "This is a case where people are coming together to send a message to the city. It's not just four individuals," she said in an interview, adding many others are lending their support to the appeal. Other citizens challenging the downtown high-rise atop the former Capitol movie
theatre at 223 Princess St. are former councillor Vicki Schmolka, Annette Burfoot and Samantha King, who's with the group Vision for Kingston. All four have banded together to hire the same lawyer, David Donnelly Law Firm of Toronto, to represent them at the OMB. Bailey says while not every person has the same concern with the project they are united in their central belief that the 15-storey building (16 fl oors including rooftop mechanical equipment) is too high for the downtown. She says it's actually twice as high as what the current zoning rules allow. "The development fails the compatibility provisions of the Official Plan in the height, footprint, angular plane and setback." King agrees the project ignores the Official Plan and undermines the zoning bylaws. "The intrusive highrise will greatly compromise Kingston's historic downtown." King noted that two peer reviews by a respected, unbiased land-development and heritage consulting company confirm Vision for Kingston's
argument that the project runs counter to the heritage character of the neighbouring buildings and development rules for the area. The complex and contentious nature of the project has been keenly evident among councillors, who first supported and then rejected the development last fall. The initial vote was 7-6 in favour, but a subsequent integrity commissioner's investigation into the involvement of Coun. Adam Candon led council to take a re-vote. The zoning application was defeated in a 6-6 tie after Coun. Candon excused himself from the vote. Council's revised stance likely means the city will be on the outside looking in when the OMB begins its pre-hearing work. "As I understand it the city is not going to be involved," said Bailey. The same, however, may not be said for several key members of the city's planning department. Staff recommended the high-rise project proceed and may be subpoenaed to testify on behalf of the developer to help
defend the project and to justify their planning rationale. To further complicate matters, city officials say the zoning bylaw amendment that allows the 15-storey building remains in force even after council's re-vote. Repealing it would require a separate, lengthy process - one that council has purposely avoided while the OMB process is underway. When such developments are rejected by council the onus is usually on the developer to appeal the case to the OMB. This time, however, the appeals were filed by citizens before council's revote. IN8 developer Darryl
Firsten has said his company will defend the project at the OMB, but indicated he doesn't need to fi le his own appeal as long as the zoning bylaw remains in effect. "It's extremely defensible and, of course, we would defend it (at the OMB). And we're quite optimistic that wouldn't be too much of a challenge," he stated in an interview last September. Other prominent downtown business leaders have spoken in favour of the Capitol condo, adding it will promote intensification and ensure the downtown's longterm vitality. "From the downtown
economy perspective, it's about 215 units and 450 people living downtown. The economies have changed and we need more people living downtown," said BIA chair Ed Smith. Bailey says her heritage preservation group remains open to mediation with the developer to avoid a lengthy and costly OMB battle. But failing that, the quasijudicial board is expected to convene a full hearing that could last up to a week, possibly starting this fall, to hear from lawyers, planning experts and citizens on the central question of which height is right.
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Dads of Esther the Wonder Pig to share their story at St. Lawrence College pigs turn them away from consuming pork products, it also showed them just how diffi cult it was to place farm animals in loving homes should they no longer be able to keep Esther, Jenkins explained. “That’s when we actually learned that farm sanctuaries even existed, we’d never heard of them before, didn’t know what they did or what their purpose was,” he said. “Had we wanted to get rid of Esther, or had we needed to find her another home, it would have been next to impossible. The sanctuaries that exist are full, they’re struggling for money and volunteers, and they just wouldn’t have been able to accommodate her… And we knew that there were other people like us in the same situation.” The latter point is one that resonated with the student organizers booking the personalities for the Speaker Series, explained Alexa Kade, a third-year human resources Esther the Wonder Pig is a social media star and the reason behind the student at St. Lawrence and mem- massive lifestyle changes her ‘dads’, Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, ber of the Speaker Series organizing have undergone since Esther came into their lives as a misrepresented ‘micro-pig.’ The couple, pictured here with Esther and some of her anicommittee. Continued on page 13
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She was just four pounds when she arrived, and the couple were told she News – When she arrived at their was six months old. In reality, Esther home in Georgetown, Esther the is a commercial pig and the couple’s Pig was a tiny, adorable, loving, and veterinarian estimates that Esther quirky piglet that stole the hearts of was merely six weeks old when she fatefully found the loving care of Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter. To this day, she remains all of Jenkins and Walter. In less than two those things… except tiny. In fact, at years living in the couple’s home, Esapproximately 650 pounds, Esther is ther grew to a whopping 500 pounds, on the large end of the sow spectrum, and it became clear she could not and she is certainly larger than the remain in the urban setting Jenkins micro-pig the couple thought they and Walter were accustomed to in were welcoming into their lives – as the GTA – if for no other reason, is the impact she’s made on Jenkins, having Esther in a residential area Walter, and the well-over 1 million violated local bylaws. What happened next became a followers she has on social media. For those who are not familiar “an absolute whirlwind,” Jenkins with the story that’s taken the inter- said, as Esther’s popularity soared net by storm, Esther the Wonder Pig online and the couple found themhas an incredible tale to share, which selves making some massive changes is precisely what her ‘dads,’ Jenkins in their lives and lifestyles due to and Walter, will be doing on Thurs- their new-found love of the porcine day, Feb. 9 as they join St. Lawrence variety. Before deciding to relocate in orCollege’s seventh annual Speaker Series presented by the college’s Hu- der to keep Esther the Wonder Pig man Resources program and stu- in their lives (the ‘wonder’ comes from not knowing just how big she’ll dents. In short, Esther came into the grow), the couple researched their couple’s lives as a misrepresented options for their very own Miss domestic micro-pig (a breed also re- Piggy. Not only did the information ferred to as mini-pigs or teacup pigs). they found regarding the farming of BY TORI STAFFORD
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Dads of Esther the Wonder Pig to share their story at St. Lawrence College Derek Walter (L) and Steve Jenkins are the ‘dads’ to Esther the Wonder Pig, a social media star and the reason behind the couple’s massive lifestyle changes. Walter and Jenkins will be telling Esther’s story at the St. Lawrence College Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 9, followed by a book signing of their NY Times bestseller, pictured here. Submitted photo
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“They thought that this was going to be such a little pig and this happens to people with animals all over the place,” Kade expressed, noting that, while many people have been duped by mini-pig scams exactly the way Jenkins and Walter were, people with a variety of different pets often find themselves unable to care for the animal because of the unforeseen. “You get an animal thinking that it’s going to be one way and it turns out to be a completely different way than what you were planning. It happens for all kinds of things: dogs, cats, or even for people whose family situations change,” she said. “With [Jenkins and Walter, instead of just doing away with the pig and getting rid of her, they changed their lifestyle. They decided to take the responsibility of raising this pig as their own, they didn’t just give it up, they didn’t just walk away from it… it changed who they were as people, really.” Indeed, had it not been for Esther, Jenkins would still be ordering extra bacon on his burgers, he admitted, and, apart from becoming completely vegan in the process of researching animal farming, the couple made yet another massive change. Thanks to crowd-funding through Esther’s various social media followers, Jenkins and Walter were able to realize their dream when the couple relocated to Campbellville, Ont. to open the Happily Ever Esther Sanctuary. They arrived on the farm in November of 2014, bringing with them their animal clan of two cats, two dogs and, of course, Esther. Since then, the sanctuary has grown to include 41 farm animals, who are lovingly cared for by Jenkins, Walter and their team of dedicated animaladoring professionals: 10 pigs, eight chickens, eight sheep, five goats, four rabbits, three cows, one donkey, one horse and one peacock. It’s certainly been a change for the couple, but it’s been a change they welcomed and embraced – seeing the way people around the world have connected with Esther has been
nothing short of incredible, Jenkins expressed. “Everybody was expressing interest in an animal that, for the most part, nobody cared about. All of a sudden, Esther comes around and everybody is madly in love with a pig,” he said, explaining that the Sanctuary is also a place where Esther’s fans around the globe can come to meet her and her farm animal companions. “We wanted to provide people with an opportunity to not just get to know Esther, because she’s not a circus animal, she’s not on display, but to come and to meet farm animals in general, a whole avenue of animals that the vast majority of us discount our entire lives –
us included, until we got to know Esther.” It’s the telling of their unique story with their honest and humorous anecdotes, and the sharing of their organic journey into eating only “Esther-approved foods” – a lifestyle they want to share, not push, on people, Jenkins said – that has caused so many worldwide to fall in love with not just Esther, but her two dads. And that’s exactly what Jenkins and Walter will be sharing in the talk at St. Lawrence College, Jenkins said. “Every time I look at Esther, I know that there was a litter of eight to 14 babies that didn’t get lucky,” he said. “Esther’s is about making a connection with people,
she’s not about telling them that they’re wrong or that they can do better… it’s about connecting with people and making them want to do better, the way Esther made us want to be better.” To register or for more information on the St. Lawrence College Speaker Series, which also includes motivational speaker Dr. Thabo and marketing expert Rob Howard, email speakerseries@sl.on.ca. The Speakers Series takes place Thursday, Feb. 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Davies Hall on St. Lawrence campus. Jenkins and Walter will be one hand following the Speaker Series for a book signing of their NY Times best-seller ‘Esther the Wonder Pig.’
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BY MARK BERGIN
The day of love approaches during a time when hate makes itself so evident in the world. If you follow
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We all need some relief from the hate. From news stations to Facebook, one person spews hate, and the other side returns the vitriol. Do we really want to continue like that? I walked into a local pub last week, and the loud conversation around me focused on the politics of our southern neighbour. For heaven’s sake, give it a rest. Live in the present and work to make the world a better place. Griping over and over accomplishes nothing (says he as he gripes—I do see the irony). The earliest references to the one known as Valentine being associated with love came from Chaucer in the early 14th century. Within a couple of centuries, lovers exchanged poems and handmade cards, often sealed The best gifts on Valentine’s Day are gestures of love, rather than exwith red wax. During the late 19th pensive purchases. century, commercial cards became and no one seemed to know which decorated with red and white, the copopular. That sealed the deal. one was being honoured, or, for that lour of innocent purity. Somewhere along the line, guilt matter, where he came from. What will this cynic be doing on became attached to the day. If you There’s no defi nitive history on Valentine’s Day? Since February 14 don’t get the person you love some how Valentine’s Day became associ- falls on a Tuesday, I’ll most likely be expensive gift, you must not love ated with love, although the major prepping for my Wednesday video them that much. Nice marketing symbols associated with the day are editing class at St. Lawrence Coltechnique. easier to trace. lege. My love’s a Grade 4 elementary Not even the Catholic Church Cupid, the Roman God of Love, school teacher, so she’ll likely be sithonours a St. Valentine any longer. plays his role well. Red is the colour ting beside me in the living room In the 1960s, the Church dropped of the heart, and in medicine’s early marking students’ work. Maybe not Valentine from the Roman calendar days, the heart was known as the so romantic, just realistic. And soothof official Catholic feasts. source of love. So everything’s hearts, ing. It wasn’t clear who Valentine was. little Cupid cherubs (the Roman God More than one Valentine existed, of Love was not a cherub), and all Continued on page 15
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There’ll probably be a fire raging in the fireplace and jazz in the background or a movie on, something pleasantly sappy (think Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan), or maybe cynical, in a fun way (think Woody Allen). The three dogs will be curled up in various places around the room and on the couch. I’m not allergic to love or romance, but I do have an aversion to commercial manipulation. Any kind of manipulation, for that matter. Commercial. Political. Emotional. And the past couple of years in North America we’ve all been manipulated in every imaginable manner on both sides of the border. Even diamond rings are simply the result of superb corporate marketing: the De Beers “Diamonds are Forever” campaign of the 1930s. Ever since, bigger diamonds imply bigger love. Give me a simple gold Claddagh ring any day. As for true symbols of love, a single red rose, a heartfelt homemade (or carefully chosen) card, a piece of art or a kind gesture surely mean more than a box of fattening chocolates. If you’re in a live-in relationship, why not
do the chores your partner usually does on the day of love? Surprise him or her with his favourite take-out dinner. In addition to being a cynic about commercialism, I detest crowds, so if I was to plan a romantic dinner in a restaurant, I’d do it for February 13 or 15. I’ll probably drop my cynicism this year. The world so badly needs love and kindness right now. Why don’t we all try to fill February 14 with gestures of kindness and love to those close to us and to complete strangers? As my colleague Tori Stafford wrote in her column last week, some kind person ahead of her paid for her coffee and it changed her whole mood. What a great thing to do on Valentine’s Day. I think I’ll go to Starbucks and pay for a lot of people’s drinks behind me in line. I’ll also take some hot coffee or hot chocolate to some homeless folks downtown. Be a secret cupid and distribute treats around your workplace. Since I sat beside the teacher as I wrote this column, I asked her what she thought would be appropriate gestures for Valentine’s Day. “We made Valentine’s cards
for veterans,” she said. Why? “I try to teach my kids compassion and empathy,” she said. “I want them to learn to respect their country and be thankful for it. I always take that very seriously in my classroom. We should be proud to be Canadian and live in Canada. It’s the same reason we go to the Cenotaph [in Collins Bay] on Remembrance Day, to show our respect for our country. These Valentine’s cards are for veterans in senior citizens’ homes. The kids have been to Providence Manor to sing for the residents at Christmas. They know what it’s like and how much these gestures are appreciated. The kids were pretty happy to make the Valentine’s cards. We sent them to Veterans Affairs in Charlottetown and they will distribute the cards.” I can’t argue with that as a genuine gesture of love, but I decided to take it to a more personal level. “How would you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day romantically?” “I always like going out of dinner,” she said. “I just like doing something with you. It doesn’t have to be that day. Somewhere around Valentine’s Day, doing something nice. Go-
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Audrey’s proud moment elicits hysteria from brothers The old Singer Sewing machine was considered a piece of furniture in the parlour, but in the wintertime, with the parlour closed off, the door shut, and a braided rug rolled at the bottom to keep out the cold draft, the Singer was rolled into the kitchen. Hardly a day passed that Mother wasn't on the old machine. There was always a patch needed here and a hem there, and on the nights Mother wasn't working on her diaries, she often was at the Singer Sewing machine. My sister Audrey thought it was time she could make something for herself, and finally, one winter night, after she had bad-
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wanted to be sure the dress was good and tight...that's how the Briscoe twins were wearing their dresses, and they were considered two of the best-dressed seniors at the Northcote School. Well, the next day was Saturday, and Audrey rushed through her chores like someone possessed, and was at the Singer most of the day, stopping only for meals. I could see the dress taking form. My sister found six matching red buttons in the button box for the front, and I had to admit it looked like she had finally mastered the fine art of sewing on the machine the first time around. She was down to turning up the hem, and pieces of navy wool scraps covered the kitchen floor. Finally, Audrey said the dress was finished, and she would be wearing it to church the next morning. She had no intention of trying it on first, as Mother suggested, but marched upstairs, hung it on a wire hang-
er behind the door, and ran her hands down the dress like it was made of solid gold! The next morning, Audrey said it would sure be nice wearing a good wool dress to church on such a cold winter's day, as I watched her struggle to get it over her head in our bedroom. The first thing I noticed was the buttons didn't match the buttonholes. Audrey said it didn't matter; she'd just wear a middy under the dress. The sleeves looked upside down, because they were puffed under her armpits. She shot daggers at me when I mentioned the fact. The next problem was the dress was at least six inches shorter in the back than it was in the front, and one side seam puckered like a piece of old newspaper. I decided it was best to keep these flaws to myself. Audrey sauntered into the kitchen as she had just been outfitted by Eaton's catalogue. The three brothers went completely
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Deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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For a detailed description of the employment opportunity outlining the requirements and qualifications of the position please visit the Township website at: http://www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/employment.html
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Bid File: CDN Fuel Bids 2017-2021 (For a Four Year Period) Stove Oil , Clear Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Unleaded Gas(Regular UL-E-10) To be delivered on an Automatic Basis Further information, bid forms and specifications are available at the offices of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “CDN Fuel Bids 2017-2021� as per the above listed bid file.
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Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the offices of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, 43530 Interstate 81, Alexandria Bay, New York, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for the following:
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The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes is seeking an individual to fill the full-time, permanent position of Chief Building Official within the Development Services Department.
* If the CBO position is filled by an internal candidate the Township will seek to fill the existing Deputy CBO position from the pool of candidates who have applied for the CBO position.
Wishing the Rainbow Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so long, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been away Still miss you more, than words can say Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now a cloud above my head Hope you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the tears I shed Somedays itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get along... You know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to be strong I miss your laugh the sound so dear The way you joked, your constant cheer If I could have you just one more day I beg you darling, please, please stay Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wish you back but not in pain Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wish the rainbow... not the rain One day I know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet again But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so hard to wait â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til then
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JOB TITLE: Multimedia Representative- Full Time BUSINESS UNIT: Metroland Media 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T1
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position, for Directories Business. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients â&#x20AC;˘ Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times â&#x20AC;˘ Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases â&#x20AC;˘ Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization â&#x20AC;˘ As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner
WHAT WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE LOOKING FOR
RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD. (WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES) is looking to fill the position of Outside Sales Representative for the Eastern Ontario Region To prospect/develop new and existing clients. A knowledge in Water systems, water treatment, heating and waste water would all be an asset, but is not a requirement. Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION BRANCH MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)
â&#x20AC;˘ College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field â&#x20AC;˘ Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients â&#x20AC;˘ Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times â&#x20AC;˘ Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases â&#x20AC;˘ Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization â&#x20AC;˘ A valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence and reliable vehicle Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply by February 10th, 2017: Internal Candidates apply to our internal posting portal: https://internalen-metroland.icims.com External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com â&#x20AC;˘ msmith@mykawartha.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Category: Sales
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area
The Probus Club of Kingston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Limestone welcomes new members. PROBUS provides a friendly social environment for its members by having regular meetings with interesting speakers, outings and special events. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the upstairs lounge of the Gordon Tompkins Funeral Home (West Chapel) at 435 Davis Drive in Kingston. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. This month, to commemorate Black History Month, our speaker is Judith Brown and her topic is Black Stories 101. Following our meeting, for those who wish to join us, we have lunch at a local restaurant. Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, Feb. 11: Frontenac Park Swamp Hop Once again Eric and Janice will show us the way, starting and ending at FPP Trail Centre. Depending on conditions, we may be hopping in hiking boots or on skis or snowshoes. For contact information, please visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Sunday, Feb. 12: World Famous Owl Woods on Amherst Island - Ski, snowshoe or hike (depending on weather) about one kilometre over level terrain. Boreal, Sawwhet, Longeared, Barred and Snowy owls are common. Many other birds will be at the feeders. We will want to car pool on the ferry, fees apply. For contact information, please visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Greater Kingston Curling hosts a Curling Showcase at the K-Rock Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frontenacs hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Learn more about the sport of curling and try â&#x20AC;&#x153;street curlingâ&#x20AC;?. Come Curl with Us on Family Day Weekend Feb. 18 to 20. Bring your family to a local curling club to learn and play curling. Admission is free. All you need is clean shoes and a helmet for kids under 12. For places, dates and times visist www.greaterkingstoncurling.ca Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus is welcoming new members for Janu-
ary. No audition is necessary and an ability to read music, while desirable, is not required if you can learn by ear and sing in tune with our enthusiastic and friendly group. Join us to sing an exciting variety of music on Monday nights - we have a spot for you! For additional information please contact Patty Smith at kpatty.smith@gmail. com Organists Francine Nguyen-Savaria and Matthieu Latreille (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duo Pergulaeâ&#x20AC;?) will perform at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and are available DW WKH &DWKHGUDO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RU DW WKH GRRU $ reception will follow. The program will be mainly composed of organ duets, but will also include two solos works. St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral is located at 270 King Street East in Kingston. The concert is sponsored by the Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. For more information please visit www.rcco-kingston.org, or email: info@rcco-kingston.org. Singles Only Club of Kingston - Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Monthly dinner and meeting at Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Princess Street. Please note that for current members your annual membership is due, $20. Go through the restaurant to the room at the back. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome. Come introduce yourself. For more information go to www.sockingston.com or call 6135304912 Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November to the end of March. With six locations in KFL&A, Walk On encourages walking for people of all ages and abilities in a safe, social environment. The program is drop-in, and there is no cost to SDUWLFLSDWH 9LVLW ZZZ NĂ DSK FD IRU WKH Walk On schedule, or call 6135491232, ext. 1180. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631: Every Friday night 6:30 p.m. - Karaoke by Steve, for a fun night of singing, dancing or just listen. Info 6133896605 Saturday, Feb. 11 1 to 5 p.m. - music by Tim Hallman. Music lovers charge $5. Support the Branch
Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: kingstonevents@metroland.com
Bath Legion branch 623 : Tasty Tall Boy Tuesdays - Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Tuesday plus buy one meal get the second for half price. (YHU\ 0RQGD\ HYHQLQJ 6KXIĂ HERDUG 7 p.m., $2 per play Every Wednesday morning - Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 - Big Euchre registration starts at 11 a.m., play starts at 12 p.m., $20 per team, Bath Legion - Everyone welcome Check us out on Facebook! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 623 Bath & Area. Legion Branch 560: Friday, Feb. 10 Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Saturday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Aceâ&#x20AC;? licence#795527 gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505 Fundraiser with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Progressive Jackpotâ&#x20AC;? will have the sixth weekly draw at 5 p.m. More info call 613-548-4570. Saturday, Feb. 11 - The Sittinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ducks will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Institute for Lifelong Learning (QUILL) Series: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. George Brandie, Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering, Queens, will speak on A Tourist Visits Cape Town and South African Wildlife Preserves. It takes place in Room 101 Goodes Hall 143 Union St. Queens University. For more info call 613549 1910. Heartsong Art From the Heart by singer/ songwriter Christine Donovan. Exhibition showing at the Window Art Gallery Victoria Street at Princess Street: Feb. 8 to 26 Reception: Sunday, Feb. 12, 3 to 5 p.m. The Harrowsmith and District Social and Athletic Club: Saturday, Feb. 11 - Euchre Party at 7 p.m. at the Social & Athletic Club Hall, 4041 Colebrooke Rd., Harrowsmith. $5 per person. Prizes, Light Refreshments, Cash Bar RSVP to Pam 6133721578 or Marilyn 6133720917
,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D Ă&#x20AC;QH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Ramekins, 1540 Bath Rd, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 6135423622 or Nicole at 6136341966. The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Annual General Meeting plus Joanne Stanbridge from Kingston Frontenac Public Library will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Basics: My Favourite Tips and Strategies.â&#x20AC;? Visitors welcome. Further info at www.ogs. on.ca/kingston Ontario Woodlot Association meeting - Feb. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Should Your Trees be Worried? - Forests in the 21st Centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; First in a series on how to get the most out of forests and woodlots. 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2170 Unity Road in Elginburg, north of Kingston. Contact David at 6133739334 or owalimestone@ gmail.com St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church, 2360 Middle Road is hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lunch for Heartâ&#x20AC;? on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring Cabbage Roll Casserole, Salad, Buns, and Dessert. Cost is $12 at the door. All are welcome. A fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.Contact 6135420997 for more information Parham United Church will feature a Heritage Quilt worship service on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Jean Brown and musician Stanley Stinchcombe. Come and bring your quilts for a one- time display and an opportunity to talk about who made the quilt and when. Also a heritage quilt made by â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Explorersâ&#x20AC;? of yester-year FDQ EH VHHQ 3OHDVH ZHDU RXW Ă&#x20AC;WV RI WKH past 150 years (optional)- such as war years, hippie, cowboy/cowgirl, modern, Ă DSSHU $OO ZHOFRPH ,QIR Kingston Shrine Club Ham Dinner Friday, Feb. 17. 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $ 15 Children under 10 yrs of age $ 8 To be held at the Shrine Club 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road. Everyone welcome .Purchase tickets at the door.
Turkey dinner Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, Feb. 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m. cost $13. Info call 6133722410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Sharbot Lake United Church will feature a Heritage Quilt worship service on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. with all kinds of quilts in the sanctuary and a service related to that theme. All welcome. Info 6132792245 Orchestra Kingston presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masterworks for Orchestraâ&#x20AC;?, featuring guest soloist Inka Brockhausen in Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Piano Concerto, as well as favourites by Johann Strauss and Aaron Copland. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2:30 p.m., at the Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham Street,Tickets $25/20, available at the door or through the website OrchestraKingston.ca.Information: manager@orchestrakingston.ca, or 6136349312 Bach and Beyond: Warm up winter with an eclectic evening of music by Kingston Community Strings on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. (tickets $10 at the door) at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral (corner of Johnson and King Streets) in a program that includes Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concerto BWV 1060 for strings and two keyboards (Michael Capon and Fran Harkness, soloists). Contact: jennifertindale@gmail.com Music West presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trade Windsâ&#x20AC;? on Friday Feb. 10 at 7.30 p.m. at St. Andrews by the Lake United Church in Reddendale. Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oboes & the Flutissimo Flute Quartet will perform classical & light popular music, featuring the varied sounds of oboe, English horn, & Ă XWHV EDVV DOWR Ă XWHV 7LFNHWV $20, $15 Students/Seniors (65+) $10 children under 13 yrs. Available from WKH FKXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH 5HGGHQ 6W D P 12 noon weekdays) or at the door. Sellebration of Books and Music Friday, Feb. 24 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at56 Francis St. - Drop by this huge sale at the Seniors Centre and browse through this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. For more information visit seniorskingston.ca
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