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including four passenger trains. “That all pretty much was gone by 1966,” he said. “But I did grow up in a railroad family (both grandfathers and several great uncles worked the rails) and I did a stint on the railway myself. “Plus you want to give something back to the community.” The Society will decide at its

March meeting how to proceed and it still has to meet with Central Frontenac Council but it hopes to have the first sign at the Caboose this summer. Depending on weather and availability of those involved in erecting the signs, the plan is to have the heritage walk completed by the end of the summer.

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Giller said the society didn’t want to get too elaborate with any kind of plans in an effort to maintain the “quaint aura” the hamlet of Sharbot Lake enjoys. However, they acknowledge there needs to be some attractions in order to maintain the area and one way is to become a “destination” for weekend visitors. They feel a heritage walk will be a good addition for the tourist

trade here. For his part, Kirkham downplayed his own contribution, preferring to emphasize the “group effort.” However, he did concede some nostalgic enthusiasm for the project, noting that when he grew in Sharbot Lake there were about six trains through the village per day,

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News — Thanks to a $7,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant at the end of January, the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society is busily working on its next project – a railway heritage walk, complete with 12 signs pointing out areas of historical interest along the way. “The walk will go from south of the causeway to where the overpass on Road 38 was before last summer,” said Society board member Gary Giller. “The idea came from (fellow board member) Gene Kirkham and then we recruited (former Central Frontenac Clerk/ CAO) John DuChene to help us apply for grants. “We’re kind of excited.” Noted area sign maker Roger MacMunn has been tapped to create the 24”X18” signs.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning March 1, 2016. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2015 tax rate and assessment value. The 2016 assessment values will be reflected on the Final Tax Notice issued in June 2016. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2016 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Deadline is approaching - if you feel your assessed value as of the legislated valuation date or property classification is not correct, MPAC will review it free of charge. For the 2016 tax year, your deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC is March 31, 2016. Visit MPAC’s website for more information at www.mpac. ca or contact MPAC directly at 1-866-296-6722. Local MPAC office is located at 64 Dalton Avenue in Kingston. Ensure you bring all your documentation with you when you visit the MPAC office to facilitate your request.

PUBLIC MEETING – HOUSEKEEPING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT A public meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers 4432 George St. Sydenham, Ontario to consider amendments to the South Frontenac Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2003-75. See the township website – News and Public Notices for specific details.

PUBLIC MEETING - NOTICE OF SALE OF TOWNSHIP LAND Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law on April 5, 2016 to declare surplus and sell 100 acres of Township-owned land described as follows: Part of Lot 14, Concession IX, District of Bedford, Reason: The owner of property abutting the Township land on the south wishes to add the land to his land. See the township website – News and Public Notices for specific details.

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 were 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.

MARCH HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open March 10 and March 24 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/ Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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Flipping for the Polar Bear Plunge Shane Steeves caught some air with a back flip at the Polar Bear Plunge last weekend at the marina in Sharbot Lake. The fundraiser, which benefits local organizations, has raised more than $50,000 over its six-year history. The tally this year was announced as $5,160, just over $600 of which was raised by Art Holloway, who has made the plunge every year since its inception. Photo/Craig Bakay

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Bedford Historical Committee welcomes community to open house By Craig Bakay

News — The past came alive at Bedford (Glendower) Hall on Westport Road last weekend as the Bedford Historical Committee hosted an open house. “It’s a chance to see displays from some of our members and others from the community,” said Coun. Pat Barr, South Frontenac Council’s representative on the committee. “It’s also a chance to talk about roots

and perhaps look up some records.” They’ve been holding the open house annually but last year, they opened the archives for the pancake breakfast on Canada Day and plan to do so again this year. “And, we’re also around for the Bob & Crow Lakes cow flop thing (aka the Frontenac Frolic fundraiser),” said Barr. “There’s also talk of having a flea market in May.” The Bedford historical group was founded by the late June Quinn, who

envisioned a museum on the spot some day. “We’re not quite there yet but I’m sure June would be pleased to see all the people looking up records,” said Barr. “Would this be a good time to mention we’re always looking for new members? “People can call me (613-2735356) or chair Gerald Stinson to join.” Barr said she’s always been interested in preserving the history of the area, its buildings and records.

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“I have a lot of collections and often joke that I live in a museum,” she said. “But my family has always been involved in the community so I’m not the first. “Maybe my interest comes from living on the family homestead, I’m the fifth generation in the home.” One such family member is cousin Ron Fitzpatrick, who also now lives on Sand Hill road but grew up in the area. “I tell people they can’t say anything bad because there’s almost nobody I’m not related to,” he said. “I was born just down the road from here.”

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The ‘road’ dates back to 1840s when it was a trail. It later became Mast Road, so named because it was the route ship masts would take to the mill in Westport. “I can remember the road in 1956,” he said. “In the spring you couldn’t get down it because you couldn’t get through all the mud.” Other than the condition of the roads, not an awful lot has changed over the years, he said. “People are moving in and out although there are still a lot of people here that were here when I was a kid.”

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News — After retiring from being a high school principal, Perth’s John McKenty started writing books about some of the local history that interested him. “I have an interest in old things,” he said. “And I am a collector.” Initially, he said, he had a fondness for

old cars and wrote about the first car in Perth, a 1908 Maxwell that was owned by Sen. Peter McLaren. “Then I kept hearing about the Square Deal Garage and wrote about it and George James who owned it,” he said. From there, his historical research led him to write about James Brothers Hardware, a well-known Perth landmark for

decades. And that’s where he developed what is arguably his most interesting passion. “I kept coming across CCM posters, bikes, all sorts of things,” he said. CCM stands for Canada Cycle and Motor Co. Ltd, he said and his book, Canada Cycle and Motor: the CCM story, was published in 2011.

“From 1905 to 1915, they made cars, called the Russell,” he said. “But in 1915, the plant was re-tooled to make munitions and after that, they couldn’t compete with Henry Ford. “The Russell cost them $1,500 to make and Ford was making the Model T for $800.” But perhaps that was a blessing in dis-

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“Christ gave up a lot,” said Kwari. “After he was baptized, he went into the wilderness. “It’s a spring cleaning if you like.” “We’re going to approach it differently this year,” said Pentecostal minister Mark Hudson. “It’s not so much sacrifice as it is embracing a challenge.

“You pray that you will not fall into temptation (but) by praying more in your home, you sacrifice your free time. “The emphasis is to pray and seek the Lord out.” “There are litanies,” said Hincke. “There’s a prayer for every day of Lent.” “And there are many traditions,” said Kwari. “For ex-

ample on Shrove Tuesday (immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, pancakes are served. “Of course some of that tradition was using up the rest of the flour and milk in the house.” “We spent many years in the Baptist Church in Ottawa,” said Walton. “But now things are opening up.”

“Yes, things are opening up,” said Kwari. “In this community, people really come together.” And that was in evidence at the poverty lunch, as people from many denominations were present. “We come, we pray, make a donation to the food bank,” said Kwari. “We give up our elaborate lunch and just have soup.”

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Column â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Other than maybe Frontenac County Planner Joe Gallivan, nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more excited for the beginning of spring training than I am. Then again, what does Gallivan know â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he cheers for Pittsburgh. OK, so maybe Andrew McCutchen is building a strong case for Hall of Fame credentials but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about it for the Bucs. After last season, when the Jays made it to the AL championship series, we long-suffering Bluebirds fans have reason for optimism. Yes there are a lot of question marks, but with a batting order featuring Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion, Troy Tulowitzki, Russell Martin, Chris Collabello and Kevin Pillar, you gotta ďŹ gure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put some runs on the board. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss Ben Revere but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a big Rod Carew fan and Revere was one of his protĂŠgĂŠs and Revereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

stance and approach at the plate brings back a lot of memories. There are some question marks with position players, the biggest being the contract status of Bautista and Encarnacion. Both are free agents next year and while every Jays fan would like to see both of the big guys locked up until their careers are over, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to remember the Vernon Wells and A. J. Burnett contracts that screwed things up for a number of years. Bautista in particular has become the face of the franchise but contract talks are weird things and if he walks after this season, well, sadly, we may just have to live with it. At least we still have Donaldson, Tulowitzki and Martin. Pitching is a big question mark this season. Unless heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traded, the Jays can likely count on knuckleballer R. A. Dickey for a couple of hundred innings, but how that will translate into innings is anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess. Is Marcus Stroman the real deal? He sure looked like it down the stretch last year but 162 games is a long haul. At least heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young and should be able to take the ball every ďŹ fth day.

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In Our Opinion

Photo radar coming to a street corner near you? Editorial - Last week, Toronto Mayor John Tory formally asked Premier Kathleen Wynne to amend provincial law and give Toronto the right to deploy trafďŹ c management technology like photo radar. This request comes more than 20 years after former premier Mike Harris axed the idea and blocked the use of photo radar to catch highway speeders in 1995, but Wynne was much more receptive to the idea. Wynne was also open to the idea of extending photo radar to other municipalities if there is an interest, leaving us wondering if this change in governmental stance on photo radar is simply a sign of changing times and an acceptance of surveillance? Surprisingly, other parties were also receptive to the idea, including Conservative leader Patrick Brown, who pointed out that photo radar may help municipalities cut costs when it comes to policing. NDP leader Andrea Horvath was also open to the idea of reconsidering the cameras. Times have certainly changed since 1995 and Ontarians may be more open to the idea of having â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; watching from photo radar cameras that monitor speed and take a snapshot of licence plates of offenders. The reality is that it is impossible to have police ofďŹ cers on every street corner and in many municipalities, police forces are already stretched pretty thin. These cameras would punish more offenders and would free up staff for other duties and keep them safer. The cameras would also convict offenders without the inconvenience of police cars blocking lanes and interrupting the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of trafďŹ c. On top of all of this, more tickets being issued means more revenue for municipalities and in the long run, a safer city. There are strong arguments for these devices and their ability to make streets safer, especially in a city like Toronto, but would they be applicable in Kingston? Aside from the surveillance aspect, there seems to be little wrong with this idea and implementing photo radar could be the key to safer communities, at least in terms of trafďŹ c violations. Let us know what you think â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would photo radar be effective in Kingston?

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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. 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. 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.

Rideau Trail Club Hike Saturday March 5. Walk to Downtown Kingston Level 1, moderate pace, 14 km. Enjoy a leisurely winter walk from Old Trailhead to New Trailhead by City Hall. Lunch at Morrison’s Restaurant. Walk or bus back to old Trailhead. Meet at Old Trailhead at Trailhead Place at 10 am. Contact leader to confirm details and your participation. Leader: Audrey Sanger 613 384 6244 Rideau Trail Club Hike Sunday March 6. A Kingston Area Woodland Trail Walk Level 1, easy pace for about 2 hours, followed by optional restaurant lunch to celebrate Leap Year 2016. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along the Bath Road at 9.30 am, gas $2. Call leader close to date for trailhead meeting arrangements and other details. Leader: Bob Chadwick 613-544-9222 Quill Lecture Sunday, March 6 2 to 3:30 p.m. Melissa Kastenhofer, of the Alzheimer Society of Kingston will speak on Alzheimer Disease: The Latest on Research and Available Services and Care. It will be in Goodes Hall Rm 101, 143 Union St. Queen’s University. For more info call 613 549-1910. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 491 Seeley’s Bay March 4 - Friday night spaghetti supper $9 5 - 7 p.m.

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.

Bath Legion at Millhaven - Friday March 4 - lunch at the Legion, good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bath Legion. Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m., Bath Legion. Saturday, March 5 - Shuffleboard - registration starts at 11 a.m. $5. Meat spin 1 p.m. $2. Monday, March 7 - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play. Wednesday March 9 - breakfast at the Legion. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Urban Poling Educational Session Wednesday March 9, 1:30 p.m. Urban Poling instructor Kari Galasso discusses this enjoyable walking activity that is easy to learn and provides a full body workout and how to use Urban Poles Safely. This free session is held at the Royale Place, 2485 Princess St, and presented by the Seniors Association. Call 613.548.7810 to register.

The March meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday , March 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carveth Care Centre, Herbert St. entrance. The featured program is “Seeds and Propagation” . Mary Ann Van Berlo will demonstrate how to save seeds and when to start them this spring. Seed Exchange- Bring & Trade. Light refreshments and door prizes.Visitors

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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.

Legion 560 - Friday, March 4 Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome. Saturday, March 5 - Runaway Cowboys will entertain for your dancing and listening pleasure from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome.

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church is hosting a concert by Richard Abernethy, the Bohemian Singer on Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 130 Lakeview Ave, Kingston. Light refreshments to be served Tickets are $15/adult, $40/family of 4 (2 adults and children 12 yrs & under). Contact the church office 613.389.0683, Marian 613.389.7324 Betty 613.389.6071 or at the door. This is a fund raiser for our parking lot campaign.

Turkey dinner Princess Street United Church Saturday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. Only 200 tickets Adults $15:00, Children $7. Call 542-1975 or 546-7151. 39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, Mar. 4th. Music by SHYLO ( Red Night) at Matt’s Place, Legion 631. Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:3011:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual. Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10.00 for members) RCL Br 631 Sat Mar 5 1-5 p.m. Music by Jon McLurg, come out and enjoy, music lovers charge $5. Support the Legion. Info 613-389-6605. The Kingston Ceili Band, delightful players of Traditional and Contemporary Celtic music, are playing in Sydenham at the Grace Centre (4295 Stagecoach Rd.) on Sunday, March 6 at 2 pm. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at door, 10 and under free, available at SFCSC 4419 George St., Sydenham, Gilmour’s Meats on 38, Tara Foods, Sydenham One Stop, Ormsbee’s Mercantile Sunbury. Come and join us for an afternoon of toe tapping music. Seniors Driver Refresher Course. Friday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay in the driver’s seat. Refresh your driving skills, learn new signage, and discover tips to keep you safe and on the road from instructor Victoria Webster. $60/ person (includes material). The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. 613.548.7810. History of Christianity - The screening of an acclaimed BBC series that offers a new look at the development of the global Church. Tuesday evenings,

The Fairfield Gutzeit Society will be hosting a Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner - Candidate for Death at St. John’s Hall in Bath, on Saturday, March 5, 6 p.m. Tickets $50, available from Sally, 613-352-9911, sallyamcculloch@gmail.com; Peggy, 613-352-5110, pholmes@kos.net. Cuba 2016 World Day Of Prayer “Receive children. Receive me.” Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, 3 Briscoe Street, Amherstview. All are welcome. Bereaved Families Kingston Mothers’ Night: A support meeting for mothers who have lost a child. For more information, please contact us at bfo@kingston.net or 613-634-1230. Tuesday, March 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at #104-993 Princess Street. Spousal/Partner Loss Night: A support meeting for those who have suffered the loss of their spouse or partner to death. For more information, please contact us at bfo@kingston.net or 613-6341230. Thursday, March 10 from 6:30-8 p..m at #104-993 Princess Street. In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at The Keg, 300 King Street West. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.

Kingston Photographic Club meeting March 7. Presenter: Mary Ann Wamboldt. “Lightroom and Book Publishing” Print Fusion (Jeff Thurlby) Notice Back to. Rm 215. Dupuis Hall Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – Discussion: “Honour” Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net 613-634-0767 Boomers 50+yrs. Rock ‘n Roll Fitness Walk to the Beat plus Stretch and Strength Tuesdays, Thursdays mornings and Monday evenings. Join us any time for free demos and information . A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club.Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location. Sno-Birds 50+ safety golf clinics for women and men 50+ yrs. who would like to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, and be smart about avoiding injuries specific to golf Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. For location in Kingston’s west end and additional info. please call Dee at 613-3896540. Winter Clearance now on at Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre, 63 Factory Street in Odessa. All clothes $5.00 a bag. Great quality and selection! Open Tuesday and Wednesday 10-3 and Thursday evening 6-8. “The Future of Farming and You” -- Diana Beresford-Kroeger, Friday, March 4, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) at Kingston City Hall (Memorial Hall). Diana Beresford-Kroeger is a world recognized author and scientist, with an important combination of western scientific knowledge and the traditional concepts of the ancient world. She will explore our role as eaters and farmers in mitigating climate change and dealing with water issues. Admission is $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please email office@nfuontario.ca or call 1-888-832-9638 if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

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News – For as long as words have been published, they have also been challenged and in some cases even banned. Classic novels like The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Handmaid’s Tale have all been challenged or banned at some point and while many may think banned books are a thing of the past, books are still being challenged today and even right here in Kingston. “I was surprised that in a community like Kingston, a community that is well-educated and very literary, challenges are still occurring,” explained Deanna MacDonald, a librarian with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL). “But they show that we still have to work really hard as a culture and a society to make sure that people continue to have free access to information,” To draw attention to these challenges, the Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee hosts ‘Freedom to Read’ week; this year, the week took place Feb. 22- 27 and to mark the occasion, KFPL put together displays and hosted events to highlight materials that have been challenged or banned in the past. “We want to celebrate these titles

and show that they are still available and will be available as long as we have a say in it,” said MacDonald. Locally, an individual book hasn’t been banned in more than a decade, but KFPL still receives a couple of challenges every year. “These are instances where patrons have read a book, heard about a book, or even watched a movie or read a magazine article and they felt there was something offensive about that material,” said MacDonald. “Generally the challenges are brought because

of sexual or violent content and usually the challenges are brought against material that is aimed at kids or teens.” Challenges go through a formal process and are submitted to the collections librarian for further assessment. In most cases, the library retains the books and there have only been two cases in the past 15 years where books have been removed. “One because it

was a health related item and the information was incorrect and potentially harmful and the other because the writing was of very poor quality and we had made a mistake in purchasing the item,” explained MacDonald. In cases where the books may be

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takes is to hand the parent the book and ask them to read it. That tends to help resolve the issue.” To end off ‘Freedom to Read’ week, KFPL is hosting a read-a-thon on Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the central branch. The library has invited community members to come read once banned materials from multiple genres inside cages in the lobby of the library. “We really just want to call attention to these materials and make people aware that challenges are still happening,” said MacDonald. “We want community members to know what their local library is doing and that we support the freedom to read.” For more information about Freedom to Read week visit www.freedomtoread.ca

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The amount will be split between Veterans Voices of Canada, a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories and experiences of Canada’s military veterans, and Dominium Assistance Dogs, which provides psychiatric and mobility service dogs for veterans and first-responders. “I’m proud of our collective success,” says Jane Douglas, who coordinated the display with friend Megan Hiltz. “So many people contributed. It’s important to ensure our veterans’ voices are documented. That vision is now closer. “I wanted people to have a conversation about our Armed Forces playing a significant role in world peace,” she adds. “To remember those who served and continue to serve. I think we’ve achieved that.” The first Kingston Flags of Remembrance beat all expectations. “A huge sense of pride knowing that the sacrifices made 100 plus years ago are still remembered and matter,” says Hiltz. “It’s becoming clear to so many we need to make sure those stories of who are willing to protect us are captured and preserved before it is too late. Continued on page 13

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Events - When Ken Cross’ daughter Megan was four years old, the family received some of the worst news a parent can imagine: Megan was diagnosed with AML leukemia,

and had a 50-50 chance of living. “As a parent, that obviously slaps you right in the face,” Cross notes. After Megan went through six months of intensive chemo, things seemed to be looking up. “We thought things were great,

she returned to school,” Cross recalls. “But in February of 2010 [two years after the original diagnosis] the cancer returned, which meant she needed a bone marrow transplant.” Thankfully, the entire family – Cross, his wife Colleen and two

other daughters, Leah and Emma, had been tested two years earlier to see if they were matches in case this situation should come up – and Leah was a match. “I called it the poker chip, just in case we needed to cash it in if the cancer returned,” Cross says.

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3. How many people are playing Floorball worldwide? There are about 300,000 organized players and 2.4 million recreational players. Keep in mind the sport is only about 30 years old and growing rapidly.

They discussed the upcoming Women’s Under 19 Championships coming to Belleville May 4th-8th. 1. Canadians know hockey John, but they don’t know floorball. This is a huge sport in Scandinavia and Europe isn’t it? It is one of the largest sports in Europe, when you talk about the number of players, in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway), along with the Czech Republic and Switzerland. 2. Tell us a little about the game. It was invented in the late 1950s in the Lake Michigan area as an indoor version for hockey. It was then taken to Sweden, where it was moved into a rink with boards. A wiffle ball weighing about 23 grams is used, which has 24 holes. The sticks are shorter than hockey sticks and are made of plastic. The blade has holes in it as well. It is similar to basketball as far as the type of surface and is smaller than a hockey rink (200 ft x 85 for hockey, 135 ft x 65 for floorball.) It is more like basketball when it comes to checking, you cannot tackle or push or check, but you can use your shoulder for positioning.

There are a lot of players in the NHL who also play floorball. For example Teuvo Teräväinen of the Chicago Blackhawks, when he won the Stanley Cup in 2015, he took the cup back to his floorball club in Finland. Peter Forsberg, also a Stanley Cup champion, is a fan of floorball. 4. How did Belleville, Ontario, Canada get selected to host the Women’s under 19 World Floorball Championships? The credit really goes to Todd Crawford, Brett Davis and their team. The Canadian crew has been to a few world championships. The Canadian crew has been to Europe and they have seen it first hand. Then they wanted to bring it to Canada and North America and we were excited about that. We believe this is going to be a boost for Canada and a chance to showcase the sport on a new stage. 5. Why do hockey and floorball cross over and complement each other so well?

It is the similarities and the differences. The basic logic of five versus five, playing with a goalie. You can use the same tactical elements. There are no bluelines however, there are no offsides, which makes the game much faster. There is no body checking, which means if you are skillful with the stick, you can outsmart your opponent. Some hockey players use floorball for offseason training. Marion Gaborik for example uses floorball to enhance his puck handling skills. 6. Who are the powerhouse countries in floorball? Sweden is the top country and Finland is close behind, then you have the Czech Republic and Switzerland, Slovakia. Indonesia, China & Thailand are moving up the sport.

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For example, at one point during her treatment Megan required a medication that cost $3,000. Thankfully, it was covered through Colleen’s benefits, but this might not be the case for every family. “This fund helps either subsidize or pay for the entire amount depending on the financial wellness of that family,” he explains. “It helps local families who are already stressed about a child being sick. They don’t need to be stressed about trying to get their kids a drug that should be available to them.” Farmer was happy to offer his business to this cause for the day. “A big part of our fabric at Apex is the community piece,” he explains. “The community supports us as well so it’s really important for us to [give back]. We’ve had family members who suffered, loved ones that have passed on due to cancer, so this charity is near and dear to us.” Last summer, Apex hosted their first Inside Ride event for the Canadian Cancer Society and raised over $20,000; Farmer is confident they can top that this time around. He’s aiming to get 23 teams involved, and have each raise a minimum of $1,000. “You never want to put the cart before the horse, but I think we can get there and hopefully surpass that goal.” Teams will ride from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 9, and consist of anywhere from one to eight people, meaning each person will ride between one and eight hours. Eight Apex instructors, who are making up their own team, will lead a different spin class each hour. Funds are raised through pledges. To learn more or to register your team, visit http://www.apexindoorcycling.com/. Learn more about the Coast to Coast Against Cancer foundation at http://www2.coasttocoastagainstcancer.org.

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The event was a big hit last year and taught participants about issues like homophobia, transphobia and inclusion and even Islamophobia; the same themes were presented this year and some were even expanded. “Last year we ran a workshop on Islamophobia because issues were coming up a lot. This year we chose to focus on incoming refugees and how to be welcoming in the community,” explained Noor Huda, youth facilitator for the youth to voice table at Y2K. “I think youth really want to talk about these issues but they don’t know how, so we wanted to provide more of a forum for them.”

One workshop also dealt with relationships and behaviours that are good and bad within them. Youth were asked to discuss issues like consent, power and even appearance. “It was interesting to see that the qualities of a romantic relationship can be the same as the qualities of any other kind of relationship and we should hold all relationships to the same standards,” explained Rhapsody Blair, 14. “Sometimes you let your partner get away with behaviour that you wouldn’t accept from friends and that shouldn’t happen.” Of course, youth also learned about bullying and bullying prevention and many were happy to take part in order to combat bullying in their own lives and

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Bread pudding was a dependable standby As sure as rain and taxes, bread pudding would appear on our supper table at least once a week. If there was no money for fresh lemons, the raison jar was empty, and the brown sugar had to be saved for other purposes, and there was nothing else for dessert, I could count on bread pudding coming out of the oven. I hated bread pudding almost as much as I hated pickled herring, blood pudding or a freshly caught rabbit, of course, not for the same reasons. Father loved bread pudding. It was no hardship for him to be dished up a heaping fruit nappy to top off his evening meal. And my dislike was beyond reason. I loved fresh bread, mother’s preserves, and the sauce that cooked in the pudding. But I like them all

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The short answer is yes, Canadians are getting hosed on this particular example. If you take the dollar exchange out of the factors, a Rav4 gas/electric hybrid is 8.8 per cent more expensive than its regularly-fueled cousin here in Canada. In the U.S. it’s only a 2.5 per cent premium to step up to hybrid technology. For comparison, a move from a gasoline powered Hyundai Sonata to a hybrid version will cost you roughly 19 per cent more on this side of the border and exactly the same 19 per cent in the U.S. (At least Hyundai is consistent with hybrid premiums). I contacted Toyota Canada for an explanation for our reader and got the following response from corporate communication manager Wendi Mac Kay. “Toyota Canada packages and prices vehicles such that they are competitive in

the Canadian marketplace. While there are many similarities between the US and Canada, there are also many differences. As such, the packaging and equipment contents in each market are different and factor into overall vehicle pricing.” With price differences like this, it’s no wonder consumers are leaving gasoline/electric hybrids on the dealer lots; a trend only made worst by our currently low fuel prices. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. Yours in service Brian Turner

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