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The Frontenac Flyers did it again. For the second year in a row, the local rep hocky team made it all the way to the All Ontario (OMHA) final, facing the Wasaga Beach Stars in a six-point series that began Saturday, March 11 at their home rink, the Frontenac Community Arena, in Piccadilly. The Flyers came second in the regular season with a record of 19-3-0, and were undefeated in the playoffs with a record of 11-0-1. Both they and the Wasaga Beach Stars swept their opponent in the semi-final. Prior to 2016, it had been 20 years since a rep team from the Frontenac Community Arena made it to the AllOntario hockey championship finals. The team and the coaching staff have worked hard this season. Coaching staff consists of head coach Jamie Craig, assistants Don Rowat and Craig Consack, manager Amanda Craig and fundraising coordinator Amanda Consack. The community is encouraged to come out and support the Frontenac Flyers. As of press time, it was not known whether this weekend’s home game, scheduled for Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. will be required to decide the series. Another home game will potentially be Saturday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Check kingstonregion.com for updates on how the team does.

News – The contract for the construction of the new fire hall on Perth Road is going to tender, despite an estimate from the architect putting the project $400,000 over the $1 million cap South Frontenac Council placed on the building in December of 2016. Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth presented a verbal report to Council at their meeting on Tuesday, March 7, where he indicated the project architect had provided a rough estimate of costs at $1.4 million. The announcement led some councillors to voice concern over the estimate, particularly after Segsworth clarified that the cost of landscaping and asphalt are not included in that estimate. “If council would be satisfied with that kind of budget number, then we let the process go forward,” Councillor Alan Revill expressed.

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Contract for construction of Perth Road Fire Hall going to tender “But I think that this process, we’ve come up with a design we’re comfortable if there’s any sig- with, we’re not going to know [the cost] until it goes out to nificant concern tender and we get the results back,” said Schjerning. amongst the council Segsworth said that, following some discussions with local about the figure that they developed, now would be the time to contractors, he feels the architect’s estimate is high and that make whatever adjustments we want to the building to reduce Council is likely to see bids come in that are lower than the the cost rather than attempt to do it once the tender comes $1.4 million mark, a point he made more than a couple of out.” times during the debate. Both Councillors Ron Sleeth and John McDougall agreed “If the information that has come back through the Public with that sentiment, with Sleeth stating he is “somewhat con- Works from the builders who will more than likely bid on it is cerned with the estimate,” and McDougall suggesting that the that they’re coming in lower than what the architect is thinking project be sent to Public Services for further discussion, or that we’ll hit… The reality is we’re not going to know until we put it council discuss how to out to tender. We need to move reduce costs around the this process forward.” horseshoe. Councillor Councillor Ross Sutherland Brad Barbeau suggestsaid he agreed with Schjerning, ed the project could be split before being put out to tender, and a list of optional items included in the tender, which could be added on later if costs allow. “That would be easier that trying to take things out of the design later,” Barbeau said, noting that he has done that on projects he’s worked on in the past. But Councillor Mark Schjerning said he felt there was no point in delaying the South Frontenac mayor Ron Vandewal process any further. Formerly Tori Stafford/Metroland “We’ve gone through TICO#50007364 Continued from page 1

as did Mayor Ron Vandewal, and, after a little more debating, it was decided that the project would be sent out for tender. But not before Vandewal could have the last word on the matter. “I am just going to say: I don’t think we should go over $1 million on this,” the Mayor said, echoing precisely what he’d said at a council meeting in late 2016.

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News – On the heels of a fraudulent employment advertisement that sought to bilk applicants out of money, local organizations and the Ontario Provincial Police are offering information sessions for seniors on avoiding financial frauds and scams. Presented by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) in connection with the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC), the Rotary Club of Kingston and the OPP, the Financial Fraud information sessions aim to empower local seniors through knowledge and awareness and help to prevent potentially devastating financial scams. The presentations align perfectly with SALT’s mandate to bring seniors and law enforcement together, said David Townsend, executive director of SFCSC. “Whether we like it or not, more and more seniors don’t connect with the police, or the police don’t connect with the community as much as they used to. The idea behind SALT is to rebuild that relationship that,” Townsend said, noting that sometimes seniors are hesitant to contact police with concerns they have about potential scams. “If there’s something going on that’s funny, pick up the phone and call the police, get them involved,” he continued. “Let’s have the community know that the police are aware of these things and… hopefully convince seniors to realize that they’re not being a bother by contacting the authorities.” The presentations also take place as part of the OPP’s Fraud Prevention Month, which is focusing this year on highlighting a number of different types of scams, including “Emergency scams and Canada Revenue scams; romance scams; and Microsoft/computer service scams,” said Const. Roop Sandhu of the OPP. The SALT presentations will examine the defi-

nition of frauds and scams, and provide some examples of recent fraudulent activity, as well as discussing why seniors are targeted more prevalently in these types of scams than other demographics. While all Canadians are susceptible to falling victim to online, telephone and technology-based scams – in fact, those across the country lost more than $17,000 combined in online dating scams in 2016 alone, according to the RCMP – seniors are frequently targeted due to their lack of knowledge regarding technology and their personable, trusting nature, Townsend explained. “Now that I’m 60, I fit into this category, too, and most people my age just have trust as a major value, so I trust you until you prove me wrong,” he said. “Talking about this and informing seniors ties into our mission with SFCSC, because we want seniors to be able to stay in their own homes as long in life as they can, with the supports that they need to stay there and be healthy… Most seniors are on a fixed income, and so if you’ve lost some of it due to a fraud or a scam, then, through no fault of your own, you’re being forced out of your home.” However, reaching out to police can prove very beneficial for those who do it, Townsend pointed out: Recently in South Frontenac, the OPP were able to intervene in time to save a senior from losing just over $5,000 to a scam. “Somebody knew to call the OPP right away,” said Townsend. “We want seniors to know they should reach out to someone if they find themselves in a situation like this.” The next Financial Fraud presentation will take place on Friday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation in Sydenham, and include a hot lunch prior to the presentation. Register by March 22 by calling SFCSC at 613-376-6477. Transportation can be scheduled through the SFCSC if needed.

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to take the Classroom Without Walls program to the next level, News — There is an undeni- thanks to a community outreach able sense of excitement for grant through the Kingston Rostudents attached to the field tary Club. “It was just the idea of gettrip experience — new sights, sounds and surroundings, and, ting past that one-day field trip of course, a day outside of the where the kids are just so spun and excited to be out of school classroom. But what would happen if a for the day,” Woogh said, pointfield trip lasted longer than one ing out that, while single-day field trips are great learning exday? That is precisely what Andrea periences for students, having a Woogh, a Grade 3 teacher, and week of classes outside of the her colleagues at Loughbor- school is an entirely different ough Public School wondered experience. “When we did the week in the in 2015 as a class trip to Gould Lake wrapped up. That ques- fall at Gould Lake, we found tion was closely followed by that that by the end of the second of "Well, why couldn’t we have day, there was this real settling a multi-day field trip?," Woogh of kids, and getting into deeper explained, and by the fall of learning, deeper understanding, 2016, she and three other teach- making connections, and really ers at Loughborough were ready seeing it just as a learning envito take about 80 kids to Gould ronment,” Woogh explained. “It was so neat to see how it Lake five days in a row for a new initiative they called the Class- just became so normal so fast for them, and how good they room Without Walls program. Now, as those students who got at being so flexible in where got to benefit first-hand from they were learning and what the outdoor learning experi- they were learning.” Now, the students at Loughence move closer to closing this school year, they will be able borough Public School in tstafford@metroland.com

grades 1 to 3 will be spending five days at Frontenac Provincial Park. Split into two groups, the students will learn from the same curriculum they would normally study in the classroom, but are able to do so in a much more hands-on manner, Woogh explained. Over the course of a week, students will learn about a whole range of subject matter, including science, math, history, literature, and environmental stewardship, in a program designed to use their new environment as a teaching tool. For example, while at Frontenac Provincial Park, the Grade 3 students will be learning about early settlements in the area, which is part of their curriculum in the first place. However, the experience of learning about something in its natural environment — as they will be able to do at Frontenac Park — reaps an entirely different set of rewards in terms Students from Loughborough Public School ventured outside for an of education, Woogh expressed. Continued on page 6

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Rotary Club grant lets Loughborough students learn in a ‘Classroom Without Walls’ away. The students will also have the opportunity to learn from members of the volunteer orga“One of the neat things we noticed, even more so when we nization Friends of Frontenac came back to the classroom after Park, which boasts a membership a week outside, is how much bet- with a huge breadth of different ter the students understood the backgrounds and areas of experconcepts,” Woogh said, explain- tise, from geology to local history. ing that her Grade 3s learned the It’s an experience the students same curriculum on soil that she and their teachers are excited for, has taught to other Grade 3 class- and one that wouldn’t be so easy es, but those who had the chance to administer without the help to learn about soil while flipping of the $700 community outreach logs, digging under rocks and grant through the Rotary Club of asking questions about what they Kingston. And for the Rotary Club, desaw first-hand had a much better grasp on the concepts than she’d ciding to bestow one of their 11 ever seen with those students who community outreach grants to Loughborough Public School for learned in a classroom. “The students took their own exactly that purpose was a perfect pictures, and when we got back fit. “The Rotary Club of Kingsinto the classroom, we used those pictures in follow up lessons,” she ton launched the community said. “The depth of their under- outreach grants in 2015 to help standing was so much greater, be- local organizations with a ‘Handup’ — a bit of funding that can cause it’s real.” Woogh said she and her col- go a long way. Our goal is to help Students from Loughborough Public School ventured outside for an leagues at Loughborough chose strengthen our community and entire week in the fall to learn in the Classroom Without Walls program Frontenac Provincial Park for to address the needs of children and youth, seniors, and/or the at Gould Lake, an experience they will have once again in the spring at their next Classroom Without environment,” said Lindsey FosWalls program because it is such Frontenac Provincial Park, thanks to a grant through the Rotary Club an under-used and spectacular re- ter, chair of community outreach of Kingston. source that’s less than a half-hour grants for the Rotary Club of photo submitted by Ed and Heather Fletcher Continued from page 5

Kingston. “The application from Loughborough Public School met the criteria by providing valuable environmental learning opportunities for children. One particular goal of Classroom Without Walls — ‘students will recognize the impact that humans have on the natural environment and how their individual and community actions can affect it in both positive and negative ways’ — struck a chord with committee members, who believe that encouraging the development of passionate environmental stewards will help our community and beyond well into the future.” Loughborough Public School also received a community-connected experiential learning grant through the Ontario Ministry of Education, and, with both grants combined, the school will be able to offer the program without too much expense for parents, Woogh said. “It is so exciting that we’ve received these grants,” she said. “Because of this, about 80 kids will get to go spend a week learning outside.”

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Last week, the Government of Ontario dissolved the democratically-elected board of a farm organization that negotiates on behalf of vegetable farmers, and by doing so, they’ve provoked a growing outcry over fairness. The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) represents farmers who grow key crops (including tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet corn) for canning, freezing or pickling. The OPVG negotiates collective contracts between farmers

tiation process is former NDP agriculture minister Elmer Buchanan, who seems like a reasonable person. But the government’s track record on the OPVG file is not good. Last year, another government appointee — former Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Geri Kamenz — made headlines when a recording of his private comments about the OPVG were leaked. In the leaked recording, Kamenz, then-head of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, described himself as a “hit man” for the government, who could do “dirty” work — like stripping the OPVG of its bargaining powers — while allowing government officials to keep their hands clean. There was an outcry from the agricultural community, and the National Farmers Union and other groups stood up to defend the OPVG. Geri Kamenz resigned in the aftermath, but recent events are reminiscent of that anti-farmer attitude. This is also part of a troubling trend in Canada of governments undermin-

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From Russia, with malice? Let's look for real solutions Future historians are going to have a heck time describing what the just happened in the U.S., and indeed is continuing to happen across Western countries. Our bet is on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Cyber World Warâ&#x20AC;?, but predicting future academic consensus is a foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s errand. Â What's clear is that virtually every single Western nation has had their democratic institutions undermined by nefarious state actors, primarily by Vladimir Putin's Russian Federation. Seventeen agencies have now concluded that Russia waged a campaign of influence designed to undermine Hillary Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential campaign and aid Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and some believe we can expect more of the same as we approach our own federal election here in Canada. Â Polls consistently indicate that one of two populist candidates - Kevin O'Leary or Kellie Leitch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will become the Conservative Party of Canada's standard-bearer. Leitch in particular echoes many of Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more racist rhetoric with her talk of wanting to administer a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian values testâ&#x20AC;? on anyone who enters our country.Â Could this ugly, allegedly Kremlin-backed brand of populist propaganda potentially take root here? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not kid ourselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of course it could. Sadly, racism, xenophobia and lack of education in general are a large part of what draws people to support these populist candidates, but so is the frenetic pace of economic, social and technological change that has left many citizens feeling left in the dust. WeÂ believe that addressing these concerns in ways that will truly be effective is the way to overcome many of the problems our society faces in these very strange times.Â People crave certainty. They do not want to change. Why else would Donald Trump fetishize the mythical return factory jobs? But it's an impossible dream. Driverless lorries will take over the leading jobs in Trump country, just as robots took over GM's factory floor. It remains to be seen how successful the president will be in shifting the perception of blame onto immigrants and foreigners when he fails to come through on these promises.Â But there are ways that governments can work toward solutions to the issues faced by the working class without also embracing and encouraging racism and xenophobia or building up false hope that jobs will be brought back to mothballed steel factories.Â Â Governments could make retraining more affordable, for instance, through reduced or even free tuition; they could encourage skilled and unskilled immigration to revitalize the economy; they could and introduce the universal basic income to make it known that the state values the inherent dignity of each of its citizens and recognizes that there will be large gaps in employment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; indeed, the average 20-year-old will have four to five different careers in their working lives.Â Â Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to find real solutions that work for those who feel left behind, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do so while keeping in mind that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017, not 1950 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thank heaven for that.Â

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John Counter Boulevard and the third crossing Town Centre as its commercial centre on Gore Road. Business Parks developed next door to the new town centres, the Cataraqui Business Park on GardinJeff Scott ers Road and the St. Lawrence Business Park on Highway 15. THE COUNTRYSIDE VIEW New commercial and industrial developments were built in the For a century now, the road north end of the city along John traffic in Kingston has travCounter Boulevard. The new elled along Princess Street to business areas of Kingston all the downtown and across the moved up, out and away from causeway to CFB Kingston. the old mid-town stretch of PrinPrincess Street was very busy cess Street. Department stores as it united the Alcan complex like the S&amp;R, Zellers and and the Kingston Centre at the Sears closed and Alcan closed traffic circle with the downtown out much of its production. By and beyond to the base. But the the time that the two townships population grew, and Kingsand the city were amalgamated, ton and Pittsburgh Townships it was clear to all that most of developed urban centres themthe business, shopping and emselves. Princess Street in the far ployment was along a new corwest became a huge focus for ridor along Princess Street West, commercial development cenJohn Counter Boulevard and tred around the Cataraqui Town Gore Road. Centre. The Pittsburgh ComThe traffic pressure in this cormunity developed the Rideau

ridor increased dramatically and it was obvious that John Counter Boulevard was going to need some serious construction work in order to connect Gore Road to Princess Street West. The first work that was done was the realignment of Elliot Avenue so that it connected to John Counter Blvd. at Division Street. This was followed by the widening of John Counter Boulevard from Division Street to Indian Road. The next stage of that project is ongoing and it includes a further road widening, and then a new overpass to cross the C.N.R. line. By the time all of this work has been done, there will have been $75 million spent. Not all of this money came from taxpayers, though. About half of the money is coming from development charges that were levied against new construction projects across the city. The final part that will com-

plete this project is the bridge across the Cataraqui River. Although $75 million will already have been spent, the bridge itself may cost $120 million. This figure itself is huge, but it will not all be paid by Kingston tax payers. The cost will be divvied up four ways. One third will be covered by the Federal Government. They have 9,000 employees on the east side of the river at CFB Kingston and Joyceville Penitentiary. They need to be able to have their workers get to their jobs from their homes in the west end of the city and they know that the bottle neck caused by the federally owned lift bridge costs them in lost time. One third will be covered by the Provincial Government. The 401 is the major commercial artery of the province and when it is closed due to accidents, all east/west traffic between Toronto and Montreal stops, costing millions of dol-

lars in delays. One sixth of the cost will be covered by development charges which are already being collected to help pay for the bridge. The final sixth, or $20 million, will be covered by the taxpayers of the city. Taxes have been paid for years to improve roads all over the city, whether it be downtown or Unity Road, and the costs have been borne by everyone for the collective good. Besides, there are now 18,000 people living on the east side of the river, yet 97 per cent of the commercial is on the west side. The people of Pittsburgh cannot buy clothes or even a hammer in their own community. The work on John Counter Boulevard has already been expensive and it will continue to be so, but it has become a critical link in joining all of Kingston’s communities together, and the bridge will be the final link in doing so.

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Countryside candidate hopes to bring a ‘strong voice’ to the district BY MANDY MARCINIAK

she said. “It is really easy to ignore Countryside, and the constituents NEWS — When Karen Pagratis there are not the type to go out and ran for the position of councillor in make speeches; they just want some Pittsburgh District in the last mu- basic services and they ask politely, nicipal election, she lost by just 46 and it is about time somebody lisvotes; but she didn’t let her loss dis- tened.” One of the major issues Pagratis suade her passion for politics. “It was really disappointing, but I hopes to focus on is access to highhave continued to be very active and speed Internet. As someone living involved,” she said. “I fully intended south of Highway 401, Pagratis does to run in the next election, and then have access to high-speed Internet; the byelection came around, so that however, many in the district — especially those living in the northern was even better.” Pagratis has lived in Kingston for areas — do not. “High-speed Internet is a big isthe past nine years with her family, and at the time of the last election, sue. People live by the Internet, and she lived in Pittsburgh District. Now it is an essential service,” she said. she resides in Countryside, and she is “The city could help encourage the eager to give the district a new voice. implementation of high-speed Inter“I have the same issues everyone net, because the process is going way in the area has,” she explained. “I too slowly and I want to help with live in the southeast corner and we that.” In addition to the issue of Interare paying top dollar taxes. We have septic systems, we live on well water net access, Pagratis would like to see and we don’t have any of the services transit services in the Countryside or facilities that come from the city, district. “We have no city-run transportabut we still pay the same taxes.” Pagratis feels that many of the is- tion of any kind,” she said. “With sues in the district have been ignored all of the investments being made by the city, especially in the past few in transit, and the focus on making months, with no councillor repre- downtown more accessible, it would senting the area since Coun. Richard be nice to have transit in our area.” Pagratis is already very involved Allen stepped down. “I feel that it is time that Country- in a number of organizations in the side had a strong voice representing city. She currently sits on the board it and someone advocating for it,” of the Frontenac Heritage Foundation and the Kingston Association

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of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites, and she recently joined the National Farmers Union as an eater member. She feels that these involvements will help her in advocating for her constituents. “I have really gotten to know the city through these groups, and I feel I can be a strong advocate for people,” she said. She also hopes to focus on the issue of water tables in Countryside — something she admits she never really thought about before. “With climate change, and if we have another drought like we did last summer, it is devastating to the area,” she said. “It is something that urban people don’t think about and it is not strictly a municipal issue, but it is something that can be aided by the municipality.” Pagratis has already started canvassing in the area, and she has been happy with the response so far. She hopes that people will see her as a sincere candidate and one that will fight for the area. “I will advocate and be a strong voice for the district, and I think it is impossible to ignore me if I set my mind to something,” she said. “I am conscientious and I am real. If someone comes to me with a problem, I will go to bat for them. What more could you want in a councillor?” The municipal byelection for the

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New website aims to assist business owners in Kingston Tracking down valuable information about the local economy, cus-

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC www.southfrontenac.net LIVING HERE THE SPRING WINDS AND REYCYCLING

So far this year we have experienced some extreme winds, so please give a bit of thought as to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers and empty or light plastics tend to fly out into the ditches and tree lines not to mention your neighbors! Not overfilling your box and crushing your plastics will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. As well, the simple act of putting a small piece of plywood or carpet on top of your recycled items will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Workers are not required to pick up strewn recycling whether from the wind or from overflowing. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when recycling.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS

Interim Tax Notices have been issued to all property owners beginning March 1, 2017. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2016 tax rate and assessment value. The 2017 assessment values will be reflected on the Final Tax Notice issued in June 2017. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2017 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

WINTER HOURS-HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT

The next date the depot will be open is March 23 from 3pm – 7pm. The Depot returns to regular summer hours on April 1; open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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.

LOAD RESTRICTIONS – FEBRUARY 23, 2017 TO APRIL 30, 2017

As a result of unseasonably warm temperatures and the forecast of rain, HALF LOAD Restrictions are in effect from February 23, 2017 to April 30, 2017. In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

Corporation. Kingston EcDev has teamed up with the leading-edge Canadian technology firm Localintel to launch an economic development microsite that will provide businesses with information and advice that is easy to access, clear, relevant and up-to-date. Most entrepreneurs rely on the Internet to find the information they need to make effective business decisions; however, many have noted that it can be difficult and time-consuming to find material that is reliable and relevant to their needs. “We heard from local businesses that they wanted access to more online resources and information to assist in making business choices," says Donna Gillespie, CEO (Interim) for the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. "We listened and are pleased to be one of the first Canadian cities offering access to this unique platform.” The microsite’s mission is to streamline the information-gathering process, making it easier for startup, emerging and existing busi-

nesses to research the local business climate and industry trends, identify their customers and competitors, uncover local opportunities, and find available properties. The site works by pulling in a wide range of information relevant to those doing business in Kingston or anyone who is interested in the local economy. Everything from profiles on competing businesses to key location factors and research on customers is available. Users can create a profile and generate a personalized report containing all the information they need. Dajana Turkovic, Business Development Officer for the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, explains that "the microsite provides businesses with access to a range of valuable information and highlights the essential concepts required to ask the right questions, analyze the data correctly and make better business decisions." You can now visit the microsite at www.kingstoncanada.com/localintel.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS

• Council Meeting – Tues, March 21, 2017 • Committee of the Whole – Tues, March 28, 2017 • Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, April 13, 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 – SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS

The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications for summer positions in the following departments: Public Works, Recreation, Planning, and Administration. For more details on these positions and for instructions on submitting applications see the website under Town Hall/Careers.

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FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – MARCH BREAK SPECIALS

Free Public skating during the March Break from 11:00 am-2:00 pm daily thanks to the sponsorship of the KFL&A Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Special Private Ice rental during the March Break from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm daily for $100/hr +HST. For more information call 613-374-2177 or see the website www.frontenacarena.com

OPEN FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.

NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of part of a Township-owned surveyed road as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession VIII, District of Storrington (Campbell) Reason: The travelled portion of Atkins Lane does not follow the Township surveyed road near the shore of Dog Lake and the land-owners at 4377 Atkins Lane and 4378 Atkins Lane abutting the unused road wish to add the road to their lots. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham, on April 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm. See our website for more details or contact Lindsay Mills at Ext 2221.

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Festival looks to explore human rights issues through the arts BY MANDY MARCINIAK

and also includes an event in early June; it features conEvents — Discussing hu- certs, fi lm screenings, theatriman rights issues can be dif- cal performances and art exficult, but a new festival at the hibits. Baldwin feels that these Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is hoping to various forms of art can really make these important discus- help community members understand human rights issues. sions a bit easier. “Through the arts some of “There has to be a mechanism, and a human rights these issues can be portrayed festival is a mechanism to wit- in a very beautiful way and ness something and then have that can help people connect,” conversations with friends she said. “The arts have the and family members about ability to touch and move us it,” explained Tricia Baldwin, while educating us and it is director of the Isabel and or- not like attending a lecture ganizer of the Isabel Human and just educating your mind, Rights Arts Festival, a series the arts can also educate your of events coming to Kingston heart and soul. The arts can actually speak much more starting March 14. The festival came together broadly than words.” Among the performances, after a series of conversations Baldwin had with members of the Isabel will welcome Canathe Queen’s arts community dian soprano Measha Bruegand members of the Toronto gergosman on March 29. “Her performance is all International Film Festival. “It was quite an organic about exploring her history process,” she said. “We are go- and her African heritage,” ing to be offering three of the said Baldwin. “She discovfilms that will be shown at the ered her family’s journey Toronto International Film through slavery and she is Festival Human Rights Watch sharing it though song. It is Festival and then things grew one person’s journey and they take us on it and that is what from there.” The festival runs through- makes it so meaningful.” Films at the festival will exout March and early April.

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plore issues like gay marriage and life and love in a Syrian prison. The topics are sometimes diffi cult, but Baldwin hopes that through the arts, we can find some understanding of these issues, especially given today’s political climate. “With what is happening with Trump’s America, we now know that human rights are fragile and we have to become a lot more aware,” she said. “I think with the arts we have an amazing way of portraying stories in a way for people to understand them. You can read in the newspaper about a lot of things, but when you listen to and hear someone’s story you can actually see the impact the lack of human rights has on individuals.” Baldwin hopes that all of the events featured in the festival will make people think — not only about issues that occur elsewhere in the world, but also about issues that affect our community right here in Kingston. “We are on the land of two nations here and so this is our way to say let’s actually think about the history of this area and the issues here too,”

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she said. “With the Songs of Sovereignty event (March 28) we are going to be encouraging audience members to actually read the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation documents so that we can actually become a lot more aware. In this day and age there is no reason we can’t educate ourselves and gain a better understanding of where we are.” For more information about the Isabel Human Rights Arts Festival and a full list of events and times, visit their website at http://www. theisabel.ca/performances/ the-isabel-human-rights-artsfestival.

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Group aims to build residential treatment facility for the 'most vulnerable members of the community' BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com

NEWS - For the past 20 years, Dr. Adam Newman has been caring for women during pregnancy and labour in Kingston and while many of these situations are joyous, some are also heartbreaking. "It is heart wrenching to be there and have a woman who has just delivered a beautiful baby and then children’s aid has to come in and take the child because of the mother's drug addiction," he explained. "I will never forget the times I have seen this happen and it never gets easier. It is horrible." In an effort to prevent these tough situations from happening, Newman and a group of 10 volunteers have been working to establish a residential treatment facility in Kingston. Over the past three years the group, made up of doctors, social workers and

nurses, has been working towards a centre they call the Kingston House of Recovery for Women and Children (KHRWC), which would function as a therapeutic community for women who have children or are pregnant and are struggling with addiction. "Currently, what happens is that these women typically don’t have the opportunity or don’t take advantage of the opportunity to get treatment for addiction out of fear of losing their children," explained Newman. "We want to give them an option and a facility that they could come to with their kids, avoiding separation. They’d be able to undergo treatment, receive psychotherapy, and the children would be given services to address the inevitable negative effects that come with drug use as well." Newman and his group currently run a sort of outpatient

program that allows them to help some women in Kingston through a $25,000 grant from the United Way. They work to help get women to and from therapy sessions or Narcotics Anonymous meetings and help provide meals and transportation along the way, but the money only goes so far. "What we really want is a space of our own where we can help the most vulnerable members of our community get the help and treatments they need," said Newman. In an effort to help get the facility going, a friend of Newman's recently set up a GoFundMe page asking the community to help raise $30,000 for the KHRWC. The money would go towards developing a business plan and getting things in order to help the facility open on the soon to be redeveloped Providence Village property. "It is the perfect spot for us," said Newman. "There will be elderly people living at Providence

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So the two women who met offering workshops on fairy gardens, Keep your ears open for the big“Rhonda needed a kitchen for at college 20 years ago were going custom planters and Easter floral gest celebration the farm has ever Glocca Morra Farms and Studio the food truck,” said Webster. “One back to where they started. But now centre pieces. hosted when they hold the 150th join Canada in celebrating a sesqui- half of the old house serves as the they’re teaching and presenting their “We’re open to doing school anniversary party sometime in July. centennial this year. kitchen. We thought we could turn crafts. They offer regular workshops groups and children’s groups,” she The exact date hasn’t yet been deterIn the mid-1800s, an Gorta Mór this half into an art studio and do at Farmhouse Studio. said. “The kids can also learn about mined. The public will be welcome to (The Great Hunger) ravished Ire- our workshops year round and not “We offer a lot of ladies’ nights,” cows, learn about planting seeds and attend. land. During and after an Gorta be restricted by weather. The idea said Webster. “We don’t restrict it to create a little planter.” Glocca Morra Farms and FarmMór, more than a million people em- behind what we want to share is the women, but that’s who tends to come. I asked Rhonda Evans if she’d do house Studio are located at 1623 and igrated from Ireland. Many headed arts and crafts that are being lost. We do a lot of children’s workshops, it all again—living the farm life. She 1624 Hwy 15. You can discover all the to North America. One of those im- Rhonda has this incredible family too. We always try to keep it to old laughed. workshops at gloccamorrafarms.ca. migrants who came to Canada was history through her blood.” world skills.” John Doyle, who, in 1867, settled Adele Webster stopped for a moTheir regularly Glocca Morra Farms along what is ment and pointed to a sampler from scheduled worknow Highway 15, just south of to- Newfoundland that hangs on the shops are offered day’s Highway 401. Since then, six studio wall. on Wednesday generations of the Doyle family have “That’s from 1879,” she said. and Sunday from called Glocca Morra home. “Those rugs on the fl oor are from 1 to 4 p.m. For “John Doyle came from Ireland,” 1914. They are traditional east coast $10, you can join said Rhonda Evans, the wife of hooked rugs. Then there’s another in and try anyPatrick Doyle, who grew up on the rug that’s come down through Rhon- thing they have farm and continues to work it today. da’s family. It’s more than 200 years going on. “From John came Thomas who led old. There’s this history running “It seems to be to Leo who led to Desmond and through her family. It all seems to be a magical place then Patrick. And today [our chil- coming to this point for us to work when people ardren] Anna and Sarah are growing together. Between the two of us, rive,” said Webup on the farm. When Pat and I got there’s not an art or craft we haven’t ster. “No one married, I wasn’t sure the farm was tried. We’re like squirrels trying all wants to leave. • where we would be.” these new things.” Everyone leaves But fate played its hand. On the Right now, they’re focussed on happy. They’ve • • night that Evans was booking their fi bres. Rug hooking has been their been using their honeymoon, she told the travel agent main focus over the winter. The tal- creativity. Even not to run the credit card right away. ented pair have spent a lot of time people who say Then that night Pat’s father had a thrifting for all the wool for their they aren’t cremassive stroke. Four days later Pat’s rugs. ative, come and mother had a bad fall. “It’s meant to be,” said Webster. learn a craft. Ev“The pair left the farm, not to “We even found a cutter for mate- eryone’s creations return,” said Evans. That’s when rial. That’s what the traditional rugs are unique.” By The Cataraqui Cemetery Company - A Not for Profit Since 1850 Patrick Doyle and Rhonda Evans were made from. All this cut up wool In addition to decided to stay on the farm. Evans worked outside the farm as a graphic artist until their daughters, Anna and Sarah, came along. She decided to stay home. The farm kept growing. The couple built a new home across the highway from the original farmhouse. “Today Glocca Morra is an umbrella that includes the greenhouse, our food truck, the farm market, workshops and art studios, and cows and chickens,” said Evans. Things have come full circle. Back in college 20 years ago, Rhonda Evans and her good friend Adele Webster studied graphic design. 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City moves to centralize Canada 150 birthday festivities in downtown core BY BILL HUTCHINS

NEWS — Various groups are pulling their resources together to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in the downtown, and they want the City of Kingston to do the same. Councillors responded by approving a motion from the mayor to relocate all of the traditional family-related activities held at Grass Creek Park to the downtown core on July 1. “There’s an expectation in the community that Canada Day this year should be some-

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NEWS — On March 7, 1842, a group of approximately 12 students started class at Queen’s University in a house located at 67 Colborne St. in Kingston. Now, 175 years later, things are a bit different. “Queen’s has evolved to be one of the leading research-intensive universities in the country, and it could be argued, in the world,” said university archivist Paul Banfi eld before a special senate meeting on March 7, 2017. “It feels pretty awesome to be a part of it all, and to think about what the future holds for the university, too.” Queen’s University principal Daniel Woolf was also excited to be part of the 175 year celebration at senate, held in Wallace Hall; but for him, the milestone was about much more than the history. “We are signifying that this is also a beginning for Queen’s, and we are looking ahead to things that will happen in the next 25 or 50 years,” he said. “We are hoping that as the university moves toward celebrating 200 years or 250 years, that they can look at what this generation has done and look back in pride.” To ensure this sense of pride,

Woolf recognized that senate and all events at Queen’s occur on the land of the Haudenosaunee and the Anishnaabe peoples, and reiterated the commitment Queen’s has made to building good relations with Aboriginal Peoples. “Not everything done in 175 years is going to be a success, and things that may have looked like a success at the time may turn out not to be,” Woolf said prior to the senate meeting. “One area which older universities have been very seriously reflecting on in the past year is the issue of Aboriginal Peoples. I know Queen’s has a crucial role to play in the reconciliation process.” Woolf went on to explain that following the release of the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations, Queen’s created a task force to come up with their own recommendations for the university and how it should proceed in terms of relationshipbuilding; changing perspectives and policy; and promoting an awareness of the rights, histories and contemporary issues of indigenous peoples. The offi cial report from the task force will be released in the next few weeks, and Woolf acknowledged that the historical senate meeting on March 7 was just the first step in

moving forward on these issues. “Today, we are ceremonially marking this transition forward,” he said. “With this coming report, I am personally committed to ensuring that their recommendations are given the appropriate time and resources to be implemented in a manor that ensures they are sustainable over the long term.” To support this move forward, clan mothers of Tyendinaga and members of the grandmothers council in Kingston were invited to attend the meeting; they presented principal Woolf with a friendship wampum to signify their partnership. Nathan Brinklow, a lecturer in the department of languages, literatures and cultures, spoke on behalf of the two groups and expressed what the gift symbolized. "It is offered to strengthen the friendship that is developing," he said. "When you see the belt, remember that it means we are working together, tell the story of our friendship, and when you see it, let peace be in your mind." Woolf explained that the wampum will be displayed at all senate meetings going forward. Following the wampum presen-

Queen's University principal Daniel Woolf addresses senate at the 175th anniversary of the first day of classes at the university. MandyMarciniak/Metroland

tation, members of the Whispering Wind Drum Group performed an honour song for the senate and Woolf concluded his comments following the performance. "For too long, our country’s treatment and segregation of indigenous peoples has been hidden from view, only to perpetuate to their suffering," he said. “The Queen’s com-

munity can and must change the narrative. By taking steps to ensure that indigenous histories are shared, recognizing that all students can benefi t from indigenous knowledge, and by creating culturally validating learning environments, we can begin to reduce barriers to education and create a more welcoming, inclusive, and diverse university.”

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She is now the administrative manager for All In, a KingstonEvent - In 2005, Katie Char- run organization that provides boneau was in a motor vehicle expert information, education, accident that left her a quad- support and opportunity for all riplegic. The accident changed individuals and organizations in her life, but it didn’t change the regard to mobility impairments. Through All In, Charboway she feels about helping othneau helps organize events that ers. “My parents always encour- benefit and help those in the aged us to get involved and help community that have mobility out in the community. I started impairments and in just a few at a young age and I just loved weeks, one of those events will doing it,” she explained. “When take place at the Kingston Royal my accident happened, my com- Curling Club. “It is a really fun event that munity came together and held a fundraiser for me and that re- invites absolutely anyone to parally helped my family. They gave ticipate,” said Charboneau of back to me and it came full cir- the Adaptive Curling Bonspiel cle and it made me want to con- that takes place on April 8. “It is a full day and everyone gets tinue to help in any way I can.” Charboneau attended Queen’s to curl from a wheelchair, so if University following her acci- you are already in a wheelchair, dent and completed her degree great, if not we will provide there in 2013. During her time chairs for people to participate.” at school she organized numerous fundraisers and events, and Continued on page 20 got involved wherever she could. mandymarciniak@metroland.com

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up, Cupcake? March is Cupcake month for the Gananoque & District Humane Society. We welcome your help to raise funds by baking and sharing cupcakes with your friends for donations to our shelter. Or order from our baking team. For info and our menu please contact Arlene, 613-923-1953 or arleneamassey@gmail.com. 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 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. The 20th Annual Jayna Hefford Female Hockey School is now accepting registrations for the summer camp from July 17-21 at the Invista Centre. This camp is KRVWHG DQG WDXJKW E\ Ă&#x20AC;YH WLPH 2O\PSLF gold medallist Jayna Hefford and twotime Olympian Lori Dupuis. Other instructors all have experience at the international and elite level. Space is limited at this popular camp.For more information or to register call 613-3841306 or go to www.dupuisheffordhockeyschool. ca. Kingston Wood Artisans Symposium 2017 takes place on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frontenac Secondary School, Bath Road, Kingston. There will be presentations by prominent Artisans with a gallery of their works and those of Artisan members.

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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.

Coming this spring - The original (13th year) 3 On 3 youth hockey. Using the full ice surface. Non-contact, non-stopaction with an emphasis on fun! Beginning April 12 at the Invista Centre, Transit ice pad in Kingston. Cost $160. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. Pre-registration required by phone or e-mail. For information or to register contact Steve at 613-389-1606 or e-mail timmyrevell@gmail.com.

The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. We meet 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church Street in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the company of fellow quilters throughout the day. Learn to quilt or improve your skills in a friendly, relaxed group. March 2017 meeting dates: Tuesday March 7 and Thursday March 23. For further information please visit our web site at www. quiltskingston.org.

Seedlings for sale - Attention lot owners. Prince Charles Public School in Verona is once again 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 613-374-2003 or order online on the Seedlings for Sale Facebook event on the Prince Charles Public School page. We will email you when you can pay and pick up for your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles is a certiÂżHG (FR6FKRRO DW WKH JROG OHYHO IRU LWV environmental programs. Kingston Archery Club - Join us for indoor tournaments, workshops, fun shoots, weekly practice sessions and lessons. The club has indoor and outdoor ranges and welcomes ages 8+, teens, adults, seniors, novices and pros in all styles of archery. Tuesday and Thursday practice sessions currently at the indoor range at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Non-members are welcome to drop in and shoot for a $10 walk-in fee. Personal archery equipment is required for club evenings and walkins. Next tournament is Saturday March 25. Located at 236 Nelson St. For more information or to join check us on the web at kingstonarcheryclub.org. Stroke Couples Group: Have you or your partner experienced a stroke?

The Bath Gardening Club and Horticultural Society will meet at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall in Bath on Monday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Brad Smith and Michele Cole from Herb Haven will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healing With Herbsâ&#x20AC;?. Visitors welcome. Further details at www.bathgardeningclub. com. Kingston District Shrine Club roast beef dinner Friday, March 17 from 5: â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m. Adults $15 and children under 10 years. $8. To be held at the Kingston District Shrine Club 3260 Princess Street at Collinsbay Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off the Chartsâ&#x20AC;?, a concert celebrating Women of Song to be held on March 26, 2:30 p.m. at ChalmHUV 8QLWHG &KXUFK (PFHH *LOOLDQ Sadinsky and musical guests The Caledonias, Brant Peppley, bassist Keith Barstow, jazz drummer. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danielle Duchesneau Fundâ&#x20AC;?, established in cooperation with Kingston Interval House, in memory of a young woman who was murdered in Kingston by her ex-boyfriend. The Fund is for women who have been or are victims of violence. Tickets available at Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Record Option, info: www. shesings.ca.

The CWL of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 88 Patrick St, Kingston is hosting a St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day luncheon on Friday, Mach 17th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parish hall. Use the side door on Quebec Street for entry. Cost is $5 per person and includes soup, sandwiches, dessert, coffee and tea. All welcome! ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Greek Islands, 331 Bath Road on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613542-3622 or Nicole 613-634-1966. Quill lecture Sunday, March 19 2 p.m. The Architecture of the Vimy Ridge Memorial Seen in Context. The Speaker is Pierre du Prey, Professor Queens, Department of Art History. It takes place in Rm 101, Goodes Hall, 143 Union St. For more info call 549 1910. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Dance -Royal Kingston Curling Club is hosting its annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Dance on Saturday 0DUFK WK DW SP (QWHUWDLQPHQW by Steve Cheesman & the Hesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Tickets are $15/person and are available at the club at 130 Days Rd. Ham supper - Parham United Church &KULVWLDQ (GXFDWLRQ %XLOGLQJ 0DUFK 18, 5 - 7 p.m. Adults - $13. Children 6 to 12 yrs. - $5. Under 6 yrs. free. Family rate - $27. Come and bring a friend. The Bath and District Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is having an all you can eat breakfas Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Bath The delicious breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, French toast, home fries and beans. $7 per person, Kids 6 to 12 $2.50 - under 6 years free. Take out available. There will be an open mic. and entertainment supplied by Doug Dodd and Friends and Special Vendors: Local Authors Gloria Alcock and Nalini Warriar. Local Potter Ann MacLellan. Local Craftmen Perry Ross and Vince Lancia. For more info: Al Beatty

613 352 5220 or allanbeatty@hotmail.com Chris Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monthly Concert This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme: Irish songs. Battersea United Church. Sunday, March 19, 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Kingston District Shrine Club roast beef dinner Friday, March 17 5 - 7 p.m. Adults $15 and children under 10 yrs. $8. To be held at the Kingston District Shrine Club 3260 PrinFHVV 6WUHHW DW &ROOLQV %D\ 5RDG (Yeryone is welcome and tickets may be purchased at the door. Sea Scouts - New Members Registration, March 20. For boys 11 or older this year. Join the 1st Bayridge Seafarers, a traditional Sea Scout group that includes instruction in boating safety and an opportunity to earn the Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card, which is good for life.Regular Monday meetings take place from 7 to 8:40 p.m. at Truedell Public School during the school year. Registration fee is $10 and includes membership and insurance valid until September 2018. website at http://seafarers.dx.am. Info: Lorne Dudley at 613-389-6065. The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., on Saturday, March 18th at 10 a.m. Lesley Anderson and Glenn Wright from Ottawa, will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating Ontario: Immigration to Upper Canada and Canada West, 1791-1867â&#x20AC;?. Visitors welcome. Details at www.ogs. on.ca/kingston Pancake breakfast Sunday, March 19 at 11 a.m. $8 per person. All welcome! St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall 236 Nelson Street, Kingston. Legion 560 - Friday, Mar. 17 St. Paddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Kingston Ceili Band from 1 - 3:30 p.m.; Runaway Cowboys from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Showmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke from 8 to 12. No charge for the whole day of partying.

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Following a recent column, that included a notice that the Wolfe Islander III would not be returning to Marysville until water levels came up a bit, and some work that was to be done is completed, I received a reminder from a friend about the passage of Bill 2014. “Are you up to speed on 'Plan 2014'?” he asked. “What is Plan 2104 approved Dec. 2016?” The International Joint Commission (IJC) approved Plan 2014, a new plan for managing water levels and flows in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Their intent is to allow water levels to fluctuate (up and down) more naturally in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Before taking this new action, governments of Canada and the USA had to agree on amendments to the IJC’s ‘Order of Approval’ specifying conditions for water flow through the Moses-Saunders Dam, located between Cornwall and Massena, New York. As I began reviewing Plan 2104, I was reminded of the response I received when I asked in 1990 as a newer islander, “Why do we have such water fluctuations?” “Well Lady,” I was told, “the water goes Up in the Spring, and Down in the Fall. Every year . You can count on it.” And at this point it is safe to say that many Islanders are looking for the water to go up, (checking daily no doubt), anticipating the ferry Wolfe Islander III’s return to Marysville, and businesses, closed for the winter months, to reopen. The up’s and downs of water levels in the future and any effects on the ferry as a result of Plan 2014 remain to be seen. The IJC issued a fact sheet that summarized the ‘Benefits and Impacts of Plan 2014’ and the reasons for the change from the Plan 1958D (approved in the 1950’s), well worth the read. Among other things it states the 1958D plan provided benefits to various uses and interests by “allowing for hydropower production; improving conditions for commercial navigation, recreational boating and water intakes; and reducing the flooding and erosion of shoreline communities.” However it has unnaturally compressed water levels and harmed coastal ecosystems , plant diversity, fish and wildlife habitat, etc., on Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River. These impacts not understood when approved, but now they and other interests must be considered. The IJC reviewed alternative plans during 16 years of study, public engage-

ment, dialogue with governments and considered water uses and affected interests in Canada and the United States, concluding that Plan 2014 allows more natural water levels while minimizing impacts to other interests. There are those against the Plan 2104 initiative, for instance cottagers, marinas, and ship lines, who fear erosion with high water and dried up docks and shorelines with lower water. I for one would love to see water flowing through the Wolfe Island Canal rather than just the dried-up reeds there now. For more information see the Plan 2014 website: www.ijc.org 2. Around Town: **Thanks to Fr. DeSouza for the wonderful article (National Post) about Governor General George P. Vanier, a great Canadian and a holy man, on the anniversary of his death. Together with his wife Pauline, he founded the Vanier Institute for the Family. Following his death Madame Vanier joined her son Jean who founded L'Arche in 1964 for people with developmental disabilities.’ ** The Community Schools Alliance has been working long and hard for a Smart Moratorium, and it's good to see delegations to all the parties resulting in this debate and a call for a moratorium. Rural school closures kill rural communities. Is Wolfe Island at risk… ? **All About Goat Farming: Two Public Information Sessions at Frontenac County offices in Glenburnie--Date: Thursday, March 23; Time: First session: 2 - 4 p.m.; Second session: 7 - 9 p.m.; Frontenac County offices,

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