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Winter camping a unique experience at Frontenac Heritage Festival By Craig Bakay

News — “I did not sleep, but I did not weep,” was Ray Fletcher’s summary of spending the night in a lean-to at Kennebec Hall during the Frontenac Heritage Festival this year. A week before his 72nd birthday, Fletcher joined veteran winter campers Bob Miller and Peter Kelly, as well as fellow rookies Pat Furlong Brownlee and Robin Brownlee, in what practitioners of the phenomenon like to refer to as ‘experimental archaeology.’ Veteran history buff/winter camper Mike Procter helped set up the camp but succumbed to the flu bug that’s been going around and had to decline this particular adventure. (“He looked like a roadkill rattler,” said Fletcher.) Fletcher has been part of the Miller/Procter demonstrations in the past but this was his first go at the overnighter. “It’s like brain surgery, I’m glad I did it but I don’t want to do it again.” Brownlee, on the other hand, said she might do it again. “It was a little chilly and not my first choice of how to spend my 18th birthday but I would do it again,” she said. “But even if I never do it again, at least I got to check it off my bucket list.” Fletcher said Kelly and Miller try their best to be historically accurate. “Peter (who hails from Tweed) is a wealth of historical information,” Fletcher said. “He made his The intrepid winter campers at Arden, from left Peter Kelly, Pat Furlong Brownlee, Robin own rifle, roasts his own coffee beans and he even Brownlee and Ray Fletcher. Photo/Craig Bakay brought his own evergreen bows for his bed.

“He looked to be in his element and was joyful in his experience.” Fletcher, not so much. “One thing that wasn’t quite so historically accurate is that we camped in the middle of a parking lot because of the festival,” he said. “Back in the day, they would have set came in the trees to get shelter. “Where we were, the wind did blow the snow away but it was brutal and our lean-to became a lean-fro. “The girls said it wasn’t bad in their tent.” As the night wore on and temperatures dropped below -30, Fletcher got out of his bedding once — much to his chagrin. “I totally destroyed my sleeping gear getting back in,” he said. “But luckily, Pat had a buffalo blanket in her car and that saved my life. “I was not cold — but I wasn’t warm either. At least it was a gorgeous night with a cobalt blue sky and bright, bright stars.” The worst part for Fletcher was the morning, from around 7 to 9 a.m. before the sun actually started warming things up. “I got some soup around noon and one of the ﬁrst responders ‘mothered’ me back to life but at 10 after 2 p.m. I started to shake and begged to be dismissed from the detail,” he said. “But it was good to be living in the moment for this while. “You know, Peter says history is written by winners and rich folk, not the peasantry and middle class. “But it’s the worker and the soldier that feel what it’s really like and that’s what this was all about.”

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“A lot of waiting now,” for Kraft Hockeyville Top 10 finalists announcement By Craig Bakay

News — Although the Top 10 finalists won’t be announced until March 5 for the Kraft Hockeyville 2016 competition, there is still value to posting for the Frontenac Community Arena’s bid to host the game, says arena board chair Brent Cameron. (To vote on Twitter or Instagram, use the hashtag #KHV_FrontenacCommunityArena.) “The first round of nominations is over but the second round (the Top 10 finalists) is chosen by a panel of judges so the more votes we get, the more our profile is raised,” Cameron said. “The

second round cuts 3,100 nominations down to 10. “But the more people that vote, the more the words gets spread and the more votes we might get in the second round. The minimum number of tweets to be nominated is 250, Cameron said. “We had more than 25,000,” he said. “It’s been amazing how the community and media has gotten behind us in this, including all the media in Kingston and the Kingston community. “But we won’t know until March 5 if we move on and right now it’s a lot

of waiting.” The campaign has been spearheaded by Frontenac Minor Hockey’s Al Pixley, he said. “If we could win, we would get an NHL hockey game at the arena and a grant of $100,000,” Cameron said. “Ever since we put the addition on the arena, we haven’t had the money to ﬁnish everything we’d like to do but with that money, we’d be able to go along way towards completion.” For example, they’d like to add more viewing space above the players benches and in particular they’d like to make the entire upstairs (whatever that

turns out to be) more accessible by the addition of an elevator. “Regardless of whether we get the Hockeyville grant, we still plan on improvements over the summer including LED lighting which should double the amount of light in the arena and improved heater elements for the spectator stands,” he said. Whether or not they end up getting the Hockeyville game/grant, the bid has increased the proﬁle of the arena — something they’ve been aiming for in this, the arena’s 40th anniversary. “We got a Healthy Kids grant and public skating on Sundays is now

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC 2016 SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS For details on the 2016 Summer Student Positions, please visit our website under Township/Careers/2016 Summer Student Positions. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

2016 RECREATION AND ACTIVITY GUIDE The 2016 Recreation and Activity Guide is available on the township website at Things to Do/Recreation Activities/Recreation Guide. Copies of the guide will be circulated in the February 25, 2016 edition of the Frontenac Gazette.

SYDENHAM VILLAGE - PARKING AND TRAFFIC An updated Sydenham Village Parking and Traffic Bylaw will be presented to the Committee of the Whole on March 8th for those interested members of the Public. See the Council Agenda for more information.

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

BAG TAGS – A REMINDER Garbage bags that do not have a tag, a partial tag or a tag that is not fully visible WILL NOT be picked up. Simply attach the tag back onto itself around the tied neck of the garbage bag as wrapping or winding it tightly does not make it visible as a full tag. You can expect your 2016 bag tags to arrive with your March tax bill.

WINTER MAINTENANCE To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act“No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes, garbage cans or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

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News — Following a successful ‘kick-off’ last November, The Feral Five will be back at The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake Feb. 25 with another installment of their Music & Friends series featuring special guests Trxtrs. The shows, which will feature The Bedhead Buskers March 24 and Julia Schall & Shawn Savoie April 28 all start at 7:30 p.m. with a $5 cover charge. The Crossing Pub would be happy to serve you a pre-concert dinner but they do ask you call for reservations at 613-279-2198. “The November show, featuring Bob Miller and the Balogh Sisters, was sold out,” said Feral Five bass player Gary Giller. “We had to put a sign on

ana Smith. “Jerrard and Diana are from Maberly and we met them at a beneﬁt for the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra when they were raising money for their trip to PEI,” Giller said. “Jerrard has a nice resonant voice and an excellent command of the guitar. Diana has a very melodic voice.” “They do a lot of older standards, some rootsy country tunes, some blues and even a bit of reggae.” The Bedhead Buskers feature Gabby White, for whom this will essentially be a home game as her parents, Frank and Sandra, own the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, and Nathan Paul. “Their music is a mixture of East Coast, folk and bluegrass tunes sung to the accompaniment of guitar, ﬁddle,

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Quill lecture Sunday, Feb. 28 2 to 3:30 p.m., John Meisel, Professor Emeritus, School of Policy Studies will speak on Flora MacDonald at Queen’s: What did she do there and Why did she leave? at Goodes Hall Room 101 143 Union St. Queens University. For more info call 613-549-1910. The Kingston Woodworkers Association is hosting a hone day Symposium on Saturday, April 16 and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frontenac Secondary School, titled: “The Expert Signature Techniques Explained”. Seven furniture designers will explain their individual styles. Cost is $45 before Feb 29. Visit kingstonwoodworkers.ca/specialevents.html for registration. Winter Clearance now on at Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre, 63 Factory Street in Odessa. All clothes $5 a bag. Great quality and selection. Open Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday evening 6 - 8 p.m. In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet Feb. 26 at Mandarin Frontenac Mall at noon. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966. Stroke Couples Group: Have you or your partner experienced a stroke? The Stroke Couples Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to share experiences, information and mutual support. There is no charge to attend. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW at 613-634-0130 ext. 469 or kathleen.pratt@von.ca for more information. Frontenac 4-H Association is holding its Rally/Sign Up Night on February 26th at the Glenburnie United Church, 1028 Unity Road. Time is 7 p.m. A great opportunity to see what clubs are being offered in 2016. Contact bababcock@hotmail.ca for further information. Kingston Archery Club - Indoor Target Archery Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the indoor range at St. Luke’s Church Hall 236 Nelson St. at Princess, Kingston. The tournament provides club members, advanced archery lesson students and local archers in Kingston and area the opportunity to participate in an indoor target archery event. Morning session is for ar-

chers 17 years and under, afternoon session is for archers 18 years and older. For more information and registration contact us at info@kingstonarcheryclub.org and check the website for details at kingstonarcheryclub.org and for payment. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) Lifeline is a non-profit organization helping people live independently and safely in their homes. If you or a loved one experience a medical emergency, time is of the essence. Lifeline can help by connecting you to the right help for your particular situation 24 hours a day; 365 days a year at the push of a button. As the only charitable non-profit provider we want to inform and educate people on the benefits of a Medical Alarm System without any pressure. If you, your social group or organisation would like to learn more during a short presentation please call CPHC on (613) 542-9643. Rideau Trail Ski or Snowshoe Saturday, Feb. 27 Little Cataraqui Conservation Area Level 1, moderate pace, 10 km. Ski on trail or snowshoe, walk beside trail. Lunch in a warm building. Depart from the Canadian Tire Parking Lot along the Bath Road at 10 am. Gas $ 2 plus Park fee. Leader Stan Huff 613-548-3003. Melos Choir and Period Instruments presents their annual Tavern Night Fundraiser: Rites, Revels and Romance, with music of the 12th to 18th centuries. Sing bawdy songs, enjoy period music, food and drink, as well as a wide selection of offerings at the Silent Auction. Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 pm in St George’s Cathedral Great Hall (upstairs), 129 Wellington Street (at Johnson), downtown Kingston. Tickets $40. Information: 613767-7245, holly.gwynnetimothy@ gmail.com, or melos.ca Rideau Trail Sunday, Feb. 28 K&P Ski/Snowshoe/Hike Level 1, easy pace, 10 km. Enjoy a winter outing on level ground checking out the old rail line east of Perth Road Village. Depart Canadian Tire Parking lot along the Bath Road at 10 am. Gas $3. Contact leader to confirm details and your par-

ticipation. Leader: Audrey Sanger 613 384 6244. Seedlings for sale - Attention lot owners. Prince Charles Public School in Verona is selling six varieties of seedlings as a fundraiser to pay for new playground equipment. Cost is $2 a tree. Quantities are limited so order early by calling the school at 613-3742003 or online at http://princecharles. limestone.on.ca. We will email you when you can pay and pick up for your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles is a certified EcoSchool at the gold level for its environmental programs. Early Human Origins Wednesday, March 2, 1:30 p.m. Explore a select group of ancient species of hominids (our cousins in the genus Homo). Learn how this knowledge contributes to a better understanding of ourselves. Registration required. Location: Royale Place. Free; advance registration requested: 613.548.7810. Presented by the Seniors Association Kingston Region. Feeder Birds Workshop at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre - Ever wonder about the winter birds in your backyard? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our feathered friends. Customizable presentation runs about 1-1.5 hours. By appointment; fees apply ($30). Information: elbowlakecentre. ca/events. To book, contact carolyn. bonta@queensu.ca or call 613-3537968. Guided Snowshoe Tours - Enjoy fun and fresh air by exploring a local nature reserve on a winter’s day or night at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre. By appointment; fees apply ($30/hr). A limited number of snowshoes available to rent. Information: elbowlakecentre.ca/events. To book, contact carolyn.bonta@queensu.caor call 613-353-7968. History of Christianity - The screening of an acclaimed BBC series that offers a new look at the development of the global Church. Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. beginning March 1 at St.

Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Princess at Clergy. All welcome, free. 613546-6316 www.standrewkingston.org. The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. We meet 9:30 am 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. March 2016 Dates: Tuesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 24. 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. For further information please visit our web site at www.quiltskingston.org. Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norman Rogers Drive is hosting a roast beef dinner with homemade pies Friday, Feb. 26 5-6:30 p.m. Adults $15, youth $5, under 5 is free. Take out available tickets at the door. Limestone Quilt Guild meeting and speaker - Join us for a trunk show by members of the Trent Valley Quilter’s Guild. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wednesday, March 2 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website http://limestonequiltersguild.wordpress.com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca. Animation Lab Workshop Friday, Feb. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Join Toronto-based filmmakers Kathy Shultz and Jason Nobrega to explore the magical world of stopmotion animation. No fancy cameras or experience necessary, just bring your imagination and a willingness to learn, create, and explore. In partnership with the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Seniors Association Kingston Region. 56 Francis St. 613.548.7810 Dress for Success Kingston once again presents its Night at the Theatre fundraiser. March 2, 8 p.m. at Domino Theatre 52 Church St. Chosen by Domino Theatre as the entry to the Eastern Ontario Drama League Festival; One Night Stand by Carol Bolt blurs the lines between perception and reality, making

for a truly scary evening. Call 613-4831833 for tickets. Taoist Tai Chi™ arts Quick Start weekend: March 4 - 6. Learn all 108 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi set in one weekend, then move into our continuing class to further develop your practice. New and returning students are welcome. For more info: www.taoist.org/kingston, kingston@taoist.org, 613-544-4733. Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith - Feb. 27 The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs present Jeff Code & Silver Wings. Dancing 8 till midnight. Cost $12, only 100 tickets so call for reservations 372-2140 Proceeds to Camp Trillium. Trinity Presbyterian Church 9 Manitou Cres, Amherstview is having a ham dinner Saturday, Feb. 27 5-7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7, under 6 free. RCL Br 631 Ladies Auxiliary FUNdraising event Feb. 27 - dinner @ 6 p.m. followed by a 25 cent auction - Tickets $15 each - cut off for tickets Feb. 20 come out, have fun and support the L.A. tickets at bar or call 613-305-1338 or 613-384-4982. “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, featuring Heather Bonham and Peter Aston will take place at St. Andrew’s by the Lake United Church in Reddendale, on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Share in the story of Melissa and Andrew as they grow together through the power of the pen. Tickets: $20, Regular, $15, Students/Seniors (65+), $10, Children under 13yrs. Tickets can be purchased at the church office, 1 Redden St. between 9am and noon, weekdays, or at the door. Bath Legion at Millhaven - Friday, Feb. 26 - Friday lunch at the Legion, good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Legion 560 - Friday, Feb. 26 R n R Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests. Saturday, Feb. 27. Rawhide will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests. Everyone’s welcome.

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Heritage Week comes to Kingston By Mandy Marciniak

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News – Every year, the province of Ontario celebrates Heritage Week during the third week of February. The week is organized by the Ontario Heritage Trust and each year they choose a theme and host city; this year that city was Kingston. The theme of Heritage Week for 2016 was ‘Medical Science and Innovation’ and to celebrate this theme, the Ontario Heritage Trust invited over 100 students from Sydenham High School and Regiopolis Notre Dame to participate in a day of learning on Feb. 17. Students were invited to the Biosciences Complex at Queen’s for a morning of hands-on workshops in the building and at the Museum of Health Care. They were then invited to an afternoon of talks

focused on the innovations of medicine in Ontario and Canada. “People know about Banting and Best, but have they heard about the fact that the pacemaker was invented in Ontario, that innovations in cancer treatment happened here and that pabulum was invented in Ontario,” said Sean Fraser, director of heritage programs and operations at the Ontario Heritage Trust. “We really wanted to showcase this innovation for these students and Ontario.” The day also worked to show the students that medical science is built on an incredible amount of history and heritage, which dates back to the First Peoples in the area and their medicines. “We are trying to show that it is this long continuum and this building up of wisdom, experience and technology all for the sake of helping people,” said Fra-

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that are going on here,” said Fraser. “We think of medical school as being about specimens and cadavers, but there are a lot of really high-tech fascinating things going on too and maybe that inspired a few kids today.” A variety of Heritage Week events took place in other parts of Ontario as well, but all related to the theme of the year and Fraser hopes that theme was well received.

“Science is so important and it is under threat. People need to understand that it is part of our culture and can’t really be separated from culture and shouldn’t be,” he said. “Culture includes science and science education and the significant progress that takes place really helps mould our culture.” For more information about the Ontario Heritage Trust and Heritage Week visit www.heritagetrust.on.ca

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Wacky weather seems to be the order of the day for February 2016 By Craig Bakay

News — In the words of Mark Twain, “climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” February, 2016 in Frontenac County has been anything but what we might have expected. While yearly averages seem to have little meaning these days, February historically in this area has had average high temperatures of about -4 C and lows of about -16 C. Snowfall averages about 50 mm. Last week (Feb. 16) we got about 50 mm in one day. This February, temperatures have ranged from a high of 8 C and a low of -0.3 C (Feb. 1) to a high of -18 C and a low of -30.3 (Feb. 14). The Feb. 14 cold snap forced cancellation of the Frontenac Heritage Festival’s annual Polar Bear Plunge (which was rescheduled to Feb. 21), the second straight year the event had to be rescheduled. Other than Feb. 3, where we had about 15 mm of snow fall, there has been hardly any snowfall at all. That is, until the snowmageddon on the 16th, which cancelled

schools, the South Frontenac Council meeting and the Frontenac County Council meeting. Still, we seem to be pretty resilient folks, taking February weather in stride for the most part. Even the all-day dump didn’t seem to cause much more than temporary inconveniences, and perhaps a few sore muscles from shoveling, as township road crews battled all day to clear the snow away. “I didn’t hear anything negative and I didn’t get one call complaining,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith. “And the number of complaint calls and emails is my measurement. “We even got a few compliments about the guys who are clearing our roads.” She said there was nothing broken that she heard of. “Of course the people cleaning their own driveways would have a complaint I imagine,” she said. “What a pile of it (snow) there was and it all came at once.” Down in South Frontenac, Mayor Ron Vandewal said he did have a couple of

complaints, but nothing major. “I got my snowblower stuck and had Canada is forecasting warmer than “I did get a couple of calls, well two,” to get a tractor in to pull it out,” he said. seasonal temperatures for the next he said. “But some people are unbelievOn the plus side, Environment week or so. ably unrealistic.” Vandewal said the calls he got were from someone living at the end of a rather remote road and another from a Sydenham resident who “couldn’t believe that we couldn’t keep up with clearing the roads.” But, he said he got one email from a resident saying how impressed she was with how well March Break Art Day Camp the road crews were doing. Instructor: Phoebe Cohoe For him perMonday–Friday, 14–18 March, 9 am–4 pm sonally though, the Fee: $200 per child, members $180. queen’s university, great snow dump Bursaries are available. 36 university avenue was a less than kingston on k7l 3n6 pleasant experience. Supported by the Rita Friendly Kaufman Fund.

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“She was amazing in every way”: Friends fondly remember Odessa homicide victim Nicole Guimond

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News - The small community of Odessa was shaken on Valentine’s Day when Nicole Guimond, 28, was found murdered in her home on Creighton Drive. Police also say that Travis Sayyeau, 24, was found gravely injured and was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The call to 911 came in from a neighbour shortly before noon on Feb. 14, and OPP, fire and paramedics responded to a home on Creighton Drive, closing the street for several hours. Highway 2 in Odessa was also closed as police conducted their investigation. Upon arrival, officers located Guimond deceased at the scene. The investigation that followed deter-

mined that Guimond was a victim of a homicide. Police say there was “no foul play” involved in the death of Sayyeau. Guimond and Sayyeau had recently moved to the area from Ottawa. According to friends and neighbours, their relationship ended shortly before the incident. Becky Robinson, one of

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“From the first day we met, we just clicked,” she says. “People would come to the bar specifically to see her. When you came into contact with her, you instantly smiled. She didn’t have a bad thing to say about anyone.” Robinson says she last saw Guimond on Saturday night. They had gone out to the RCHA club, where Robinson’s father was playing, for a night of dancing. The next morning, at 11 a.m., Robinson says Guimond messaged her via Facebook. “Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you so much! I can’t wait to see you tonight at work,” the message said. Robinson messaged back a similar message. She never heard from Guimond again. “She was amazing in every way,” Robinson says. “Everybody is still trying to wrap their head around how this could have happened to basically the best person in the world.” Robinson says Guimond was especially fond of her dog, Dukino, which she had gotten a little over two years before. “He was her child, her fur-baby,” she says, “she loved him more than anything.” Continued on page 13

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Following Guimond’s death, residents of the Odessa neighbourhood have taken in the dog. Robinson confirmed that, although their romantic relationship had ended, Guimond allowed Sayyeau to remain in her home. “She just wanted to make sure he was going to be okay, and could find a place, get his life together,” says Robinson, “that’s just the type of person she was.” Dahlsie McMullin, one of many new friends Guimond had made since moving to the Kingston area said, “She was an absolutely amazing girl. We talked about how incredible she was even when we had her. Everyone who knew her should consider themselves lucky. We always called her an angel, but never thought she’d get her wings this early.” Jason MacDonald, who worked with both Guimond and Sayyeau at

the Summerhays Grill in Ottawa, expressed shock at the news. “We’ve worked with them for so long, we’re all just trying to process everything. Staff here is grieving so much.” The Napanee Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Peter Donnelly, Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the OPP investigate on Creighton Drive in Odessa. Photo/Cris Vilela OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Let’s connect on FacebooK!

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News – Daniela Cino may be a second year Queen’s student by day, but by night she is Kingston’s fairy godmother. Last year, the 19-year-old launched Dresses 4 Prom, a charitable group ded-

icated to giving local high school girls an opportunity to enjoy their prom without the burden of purchasing a dress. “I thought that there was a real need in the community for a charity like this. Prom can be so expensive and I wanted to help,” explained Cino. Dresses 4 Prom asks community members to donate their own lightly

used formal dresses to the cause. “Most girls wear the dress once and that’s it, so why not donate it,” explained Cino. “Giving it a chance to make someone else happy is really great.”

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4. After the 2012 worlds in Slovakia what was next for you in floorball? We had about 60 athletes routinely playing floorball ahead of the next world championships in Poland. They weren’t just converted hockey players any more. We were taking the best players at our disposal. We thought we were a favourite in the Group B teams, to possibly win and move up into group A. The Poland tournament was a good growing experience, although we didn’t win. We played some local teams as well and the program continued to grow after the Poland tournament.

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7. Did you have an idea of what would go into hosting a world championship? I was naive enough to think we could run it that week. I was mistaken. I knew it would be busy in the weeks leading up to the tournament, I had no idea it would be insane about one year out. That was a surprise. The meetings for media, for television rights, hotels, food, flights, travel, sponsorship, security, logistics, tickets, volunteers, it is incredible the amount that goes into it. It is a process, you have to give a little, you have to take a little. It is one process after another, but many people are working together to make it happen. It is countless hours getting things just right.

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events such as his own presentation. Indeed, he notes that many prominent festivals, such as South by South West and Cannes, are beginning to embrace different ways of telling stories. “I think that’s happening on an industry level – lines are starting to blur. You’re starting to see these really interesting collaborations that break down silos and go across platforms. I think that we’ll see more of that so it’s great to see more festivals embracing it.” Jansen adds that festivals are thus also great places for audiences to be introduced to these projects. “Work that may not necessarily have a traditional platform, this is where it can be discovered for the first time. It’s great that the festival is getting behind new forms and alternative forms of storytelling.” You can check out Jansen’s presentation Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Grant Hall, Queen’s University. Check out the other alternative and traditional programming offered at KCFF at http://kingcanfilmfest. com/2016-schedule/.

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recommendations with the understanding that the applicant has completed the process necessary to proceed with the dedication of the lane as a public road,” Agnew wrote. If the planning committee endorses the application then the next step is council approval, which could happen in March. The application verifies long-standing rumours that Walmart is ready to expand its presence in Kingston by adding another store apart from its existing location on Midland Avenue, which opened in 2004. Wal-Mart had previously abandoned plans to open a second store on former Alcan lands near the Kingston Centre in 2008, and instead took an interest in the Division StreetHighway 401 area. Coun. Kevin George supports the commercial plaza development and the Wal-Mart expansion. “I don’t have an issue with it. They’ve done their studies to see where they can draw their clientele from. The proximity to the 401 is a great location for them.” The proposed commercial plaza would add to an already bustling north end shopping district that includes the Kingslake Plaza and numerous big box retailers such as Canadian Tire, No Frills supermarket, LCBO store, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Landmark movie theatre.

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They hung from a nail on the doorframe just beside the Findlay Oval. They were much larger than work socks, but were the same shape, made of thin wood and with two perfectly round holes in the centre. Worn smooth from many years of usage, Father said his great-grandfather had made them, and they came from Germany with the few belongings they brought when they arrived in Canada. I knew them only as stocking stretchers. Father’s work socks came in a bundle from Briscoe’s General Store, and every once in a while, Mother would have to take one or two, after washing, worn beyond wear, and chuck them into the rag bag. Eventually, they would end up in a braided rug. The socks were made of wool, and Father would wear the same pair for a solid week, and by the time Monday wash day rolled around, my sister Audrey would say “Father’s socks could stand up on their own.” They would be washed with what Mother called the ‘dark clothes’, and then the socks would be worked onto the wood frames and hung to dry beside the stove. Mother said if she didn’t use the frames, the stockings would shrink to the size of a pair of babies booties! I was fascinated with these wood frames, and once tried to force a pair of my hateful beige cotton stockings onto them, hoping beyond hope they would stretch beyond repair. But Mother caught me in the act, and grabbed the stockings before I did them irreparable damage. Emerson was fascinated with the stocking stretchers. But not for the purpose for which they were intended.... he saw another use for them. The brothers had a .22 with which they went on murderous hunting missions

for rabbits. I spent many hours praying the rabbits would outsmart them, but alas, one or two would eventually end up on our supper table. I was grateful Mother let me bypass the platter, and have a couple hard-boiled eggs instead. I couldn’t bear to even look at them, circled with boiled potatoes, carrots and onions! At any rate, practicing shooting the .22 was a regular exercise for the brothers. And so one day Emerson decided the wood stocking stretchers would be a perfect target. He ﬁgured if you could practice by putting a bullet through one of the two holes in the wood frames, you would become a better shot. Of course, he had to sneak out the stretchers when Mother wasn’t looking, and so one Saturday I noticed they were gone from the nail behind the Findlay Oval. I watched from the kitchen window as Emerson propped the stretchers on a fence post, tying them securely with a piece of binder-twine. Then he stepped back many paces, put the gun to his shoulder and let ﬂy! He missed by a country mile. He took another aim, I saw the stretcher shake, and knew Emerson had made a hit. He slapped his leg. He let go another few shots, but only a few more hit the target. Why the shots didn’t rip the stretchers clear

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