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On the heels of International Women’s Day, two women’s choirs in the Kingston area are coming together for a special concert. On March 26, She Sings! and the Frontenac Women’s Chorus will host an afternoon of music, entitled Off the Charts. “We’ve been a choir since 2004, and every year, we do things to give back, and we usually host a couple events a year,” explained Martha Hill Duncan, director of the She Sings! women’s choir in Kingston. “We have been doing more joint events in the past few years, and we find that draws a wider group — and working with the Frontenac Women’s Chorus is always so fun.” In the past, concerts hosted by She Sings! have benefitted Martha’s Table or St. Vincent De Paul; but this time around, they chose to donate part of their proceeds to a fund that is a bit closer to home. “We realized that Cristina has this fund through Interval House, and it certainly made sense to us to do a show with some of the proceeds going to this fund,” said Hill Duncan. The Danielle Duchesneau fund was established in 1997 and named after choir member Cristina Duchesneau’s daughter, who was killed by her exLeft to right: Cristina Duchesneau, a member of She Sings! and founder of the Danielle Duchesneau Fund, boyfriend that same year.
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Choirs come together for concert benefi tting Interval House fund “This is the first real fundraiser we have had for the fund, and the first one I have been inThe fund was established in Danielle’s mem- volved with,” she said. “I am grateful for the ory to help women who are victims of violence. support, and I think it is a great opportunity “It is accessible through Kingston Interval to raise some awareness and some money for House, and it is basically for women who are the fund.” The two choirs have about 75 members comor have been victims of violence and their children,” explained Duchesneau. “It is mostly for bined, ranging in age from 20 to 70. All of the safety uses and helps with legal consultation, members are passionate about singing, and eslegal documents, locks on doors, phones, secu- pecially, celebrating women in song. “We decided since we are all women, and we rity cameras and relocation expenses.” Through the fund, women are eligible for are generating funds for women, we wanted to $300 each, and priority is given to women sing about women in music and do the songs needing funds for safety issues or to pursue of women at this concert,” said Hill Duncan. During the concert, the choirs will perform legal resources that aren’t available from other sources. Until now, the fund has been gener- a Supremes medley with choreography, as well ated mainly by close family and friends of as songs by Stevie Nicks and Adele. Then sepaDuchesneau, but this concert presented a new rately, they will perform songs by Carole King, Ellie Goulding, Kelly Clarkson, Joni Mitchell opportunity. Continued from page 1
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and more. “It is going to be a fantastic afternoon,” said Patty Smith, director of the Frontenac Women’s Chorus. “It is always great to bring these two groups together, and this music is so fun and infectious; it will be a great show.” In addition to the two choirs, The Caledonias, an a cappella group from Queen’s, will perform at the show. “It is an afternoon all about women,” said Duchesneau. “It will be uplifting and inspiring, and it is also a great opportunity to help
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Frontenac Paramedics mark successful efforts in past week and year
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Frontenac Paramedics mark successful efforts in past week and year commonality for Charbonneau was being able to give praise to his team for their exceptional efforts. With Frontenac Paramedic Services reporting they’d met and/ or exceeded all target times for arriving to a call – all of which are under 10 minutes – Charbonneau was quick to applaud his colleagues. “We’re very happy with it. I’m very proud of our team,” he said, noting that, for the first time in a number of years, Frontenac Paramedics saw a 4.5 per cent increase in calls for service over the 2016 year, and that target times were met or surpassed despite that increase.
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“I’m extremely proud of our team, extremely gratified to the Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Services, the OPP and the Leeds and 1000 Islands Fire Services. They did an incredible job,” Charbonneau said, also noting that KGH did a great job preparing for Code Orange, which meant a large influx of patients due to the events. “Everybody did an exceptional job.” Now, Charbonneau said, the most important thing is to ensure those on his team that were on the scene are equally
It was a rollercoaster of a day from arriving on the scene of a massive incident, to accompanying first responders home from hospital, to finally sitting before Council as his team’s efforts were celebrated; this is all just a day in the life of a first responder, Charbonneau expressed. “The last 24 hours have certainly been interesting,” he said. “You know, you come to work every day and we’re an emergency service, we’re first responders, so you never know what the day is going to bring… but none of us expected that kind of a day we had [on March 14].”
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EDITORIAL Tale as old as time: If a Disney movie is remade, I will likely enjoy it Column - Disney and childhood are pretty much synonymous and that is definitely the case with me. I grew up watching Disney movies, cartoons, and of course Christmas specials and even before I could watch Disney movies, my parents had my play room decked out in everything Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I, like most kids, loved the whimsy of the movies, the characters and the music. The stories had and still have the ability to transport you to other worlds and of course, the princesses were pretty appealing too. Growing up, my favourite was always The Little Mermaid and this may have a lot to do with when I was growing up. I was five when the movie was released and between the songs, characters and fairy tale I was hooked. I had the toys, the books and of course the soundtrack and I am pretty sure I could still sing all of the songs perfectly today, especially ‘Part of your World’. I also really loved the classic Disney films like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White and as I grew up I also loved the
newer films like Aladdin, The Lion King and of course, Beauty and the Beast. The latter, is another movie that I could probably still sing all of the songs to and I am looking forward to doing just that as the new live-action movie is released. It is crazy to me that this movie is coming to life and I know that seeing it will transport me back to my childhood. I felt this way when I saw the live-action version of Cinderella a few years ago. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend checking it out. I loved every minute of that movie and it had the added bonus of being directed by my favourite Shakespearean actor, Kenneth Branagh. Cinderella stayed true to the original story, but with some minor updates that made it a little more palpable for a modern audience. It is not surprising that the whole princess in need of rescuing story is a bit hard to swallow today and my hope is that Beauty and the Beast will do the same. There has already been quite a bit of controversy over the fact that the character of LeFou is gay in the film, but really? Is this that far of a stretch? I always thought
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In Our Opinion
Hard to have sympathy for legalization false-starters
The “medical marijuana dispensary” Cannagreen hadn’t been open a week on Princess Street before it was raided by Kingston Police on the evening of Thursday, March 9. A total of six employees were arrested, at least several of whom claimed to be under the impression the store was operating legally. The incident, along with the similarly-timed but unrelated raids of Cannabis Culture shops across Canada, raised many lively debates on social media about whether these raids were the best use of police time and taxpayer money. After all, marijuana is expected to be legalized by the Trudeau Liberals in the very near future, and it seems many (if not a majority of) Canadians agree that keeping pot illegal does more harm than good. We tend to agree that marijuana is no more harmful than alcohol or cigarettes, which certainly no one questions the legality of these days. The legal sale of pot could be a huge source of revenue for the government, allowing the money people spend on weed to be channelled into things like important social programs instead of the organized crime it currently supports. There are undoubtedly better things the police could be spending their time on (for instance: catching true criminals who actually do real harm to society), and the idea that marijuana will soon be legalized is a good thing. But the fact remains that marijuana has not been legalized yet, and in this country we have an important structure of law and order that works because those who administer it adhere to the rules. Laws are made by those whom the Canadian people democratically elect, then interpreted by the judicial system and enforced by police. Indeed, there are cases where police officers can and do use discretion — and rightfully so. But when a new business opens up that is so obviously contrary to the law (i.e. a store that sells things like weed rice crispy squares and has a giant marijuana leaf sign out front) it’s hard to make the argument that the police should just turn a blind eye and pretend it’s not there. They have their own mandate and it’s probably good that they avoid setting a precedent of ignoring a glaring violation of the law simply because said law is expected to change at a yet-to-be-determined future date. When this glorious day arrives, we’ll all be celebrating along with everyone else. But until then, let’s not harp on the police for doing their job.
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Kingston veterinarian recognized for commitment to patients, community and clients Continued from page 7
Over the years, Latimer has always worked to keep up-to-date and keep himself educated on the latest technology in the veterinary field. Most notably, he is know for bringing laparoscopic surgery to Kingston. “We know scientifically that you can go in through a very small hole and do a surgery through a telescope, and the experience is two-thirds less pain,” he explained. “That is something human medicine figured out a number of years ago, and it came to vet-
erinary medicine in 2007. When I bought the equipment, after the training, we were the only clinic doing the procedures in Ontario outside of the universities.” To this day, Latimer still has patients that will travel from Montreal, Ottawa or even Toronto to receive laparoscopic treatments at his clinic, and this brings him great pride. “It is fun, and it keeps the field developing — and helps veterinarians stay motivated and stay engaged,” he said. “It also helps you educate the younger vets too.” Latimer hopes to keep advancing with technol-
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County to defend decision to lift restrictions on Howe Island Ferry, apply for new signage along Highway 401 BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
News – Warden Ron Vandewal began the Frontenac County Council meeting on Wednesday, March 15 by expressing gratitude to all the first responders, paramedics, hospital staff and everyone involved in the multiple collisions and toxic substance spill incident that took place on Highway 401 on Tuesday, March 14. In his monthly report to Council, CAO Kelly Pender explained that the federal government’s new Connect to Innovate program offers funding to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote communities across Canada. Connect to Innovate will provide up to $500 million in funding by 2021 to support the building and growth of internet infrastructure in rural and remote communities. Additionally, Pender reported that both information sessions on goat dairy farming to be held later this month are fully booked. Frontenac County will be scheduling another session for those currently on the wait list Council authorized planning and economic development staff to apply for ‘Profile Signs’ to be located on Highway 401. Staff is applying for
the signs to be located at the Exit 599 - Wilton Road on the east-bound side of the 401, and at Exit 623 - Highway 15 on the west-bound side, as well as at Exit 648 - Highway 2. The plan is to have signs at only two locations, but, because the Ministry of Transportation must approve locations, the County is applying for all three. The Highway 15 exit is preferred to the Highway 2 exit, as it is believed the Highway 15 exit sees most of the same traffic as the Highway 2 exit, as well as some additional traffic. According to the report received by council, the signs are identified as top priority in the County’s ‘Regional Signage Strategy,’ due to their “huge daily reach.” “The intention of these signs is not to drive people immediately off the highway and into Frontenac, but rather to incite future visits by raising awareness of Frontenac’s geographical location and brand promise: ‘Experiences are endless. Explore the beautiful Canadian landscape, and pursue your own adventure,’” the report reads. The total cost for install the two signs for a period of five years will be anywhere from $16,450 to $17,750, according to the report. Continued on page 12
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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.
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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.
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The next date the depot is open will be March 23 from 3 pm – 7 pm. 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.
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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.
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Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer Recognition are now being accepted. Deadline for submitting is May 15, 2017. Nomination forms and detailed instructions can be found on the website – Town Hall – Volunteer Recognition.
INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-10 FOR ARTERIAL AND LOCAL ROADSIDE MOWING PROGRAM
Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 29th, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac, Box 100 4432 George St, Sydenham, Ontario K0H 2T0, RE: PW-2017-10- Arterial and Local Roadside Mowing Program Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0.
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County covers lift restrictions on Howe Island Ferry, new signage along Highway 401 Continued from page 11
*** Following the meeting, Frontenac County issued a statement as a result of Council’s
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tions in November of 2016, but that decision was questioned by Howe Island residents, who felt Council did not seek any public input prior to lifting the restrictions, which have been in place for over a decade. Council also heard from residents in late 2016 who felt the decision should not have been made in a closed session rather than during a regular council meeting. A law group representing four Howe Island residents filed a judicial review application on Tuesday, March 14. That application claims Council illegally failed to allow public input, a point Council rebuked in January of this year on the basis they sought legal consultation. “County staff and solicitor were directed by County Council today to defend Council’s decision regarding the lifting of heavy vehicle restrictions on the Howe Island Ferry as it relates to vehicles supporting agricultural operations,� the statement from the County reads.
Heavy vehicles are defined as “a weight/ length combination not to exceed 21 tonnes and 8.5 meters/28 feet,� according to the County. Currently, the lift on restrictions of these vehicles when related to supporting agricultural operations remains in place, and will be allowed to travel to and from the island on the ferry on a “first come, first cross basis, regardless of the time of day.� Restrictions on heavy vehicles not operating in support of agricultural business remain in place: During peak periods (6:30 to 8:30 a.m. traveling from the island, and 4 to 6 p.m. traveling to the island), only one heavy vehicle will be allowed on the ferry, providing that on-duty staff feel the heavy vehicle can be loaded along with 14 other vehicles. No County staff or members of Council were available for comment due to the fact the decision is now in the hands of the courts.
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Normalisizing and ending the stigma around epilepsy Continued from page 10
Lillian has a tough time explaining exactly how she feels when she has a seizure, According to Notman, kids often have a and that makes it even more difficult when lot of misconceptions when it comes to epi- it comes to explaining it to her friends. But lepsy and some even think it is contagious. she feels better now that her teachers and “They also think it affects how smart classmates — and even her brother — know someone is, and sometimes they aren’t sure more about epilepsy thanks to education if they want to be friends with someone classes. with epilepsy,” she said. “After the program, “Claire also came into my son Matthew’s they really come to understand that some- Grade 5 class, and that was particularly one with epilepsy is just like them and they helpful,” said Anne. “Not all of his classcan do everything that they can do, and they mates know that he has a sister at home that don’t have to be afraid.” has epilepsy and sometimes there are things This education has made a big impact for that are said about seizures that make him Lillian, and she sees the change even in her uncomfortable, and he expressed that he reown friends. ally liked having Claire come in and kind of “It feels nice for them to know what to normalize things for him.” do if I have a seizure,” she said. “A few of Normalizing and ending the stigma is my friends are really helpful and they let the something that Notman focuses on and teacher know sometimes if I am not feeling hopes to continue focusing on in the Kingswell.” ton community. In Lillian’s case, epileptic seizures don’t “The grant supporting the school edumake her fall down and shake, and she of- cation programs ends in June, and we are ten doesn’t even remember them occurring. looking for funding to continue,” she said. She can’t tell exactly when they are coming, “I have also trained groups at Queen’s; Embut she does show some symptoms prior to pire Life and different businesses have asked a seizure. me to come in, too, showing how valuable “They make me feel a bit dizzy before this education is to the community.” they come. I start seeing circles and someFor Alkenbrack, the programming and times I feel weird,” she said. education at the centre has been invaluable, Her mom added that she has explained and she highly recommends it to other parher symptoms as ‘seeing the world’, and she ents who are dealing with epilepsy. interprets that as her feeling like she just “It is also nice to get different perspecdoesn’t feel right. tives, and sometimes hear what it is like for
the future and what she may be in store for as she gets older,” she said. “Epilepsy is so unpredictable and I think that is what is hard as a parent. It is so hard for us to plan for, and that in itself leads parents to need more support.”
For more information about epilepsy programs in Kingston, visit http://www.epilepsyresource.org. Community members are also encouraged to wear purple on March 26 to show their support for epilepsy awareness around the world.
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It was a packed house at Grant Hall on the evening of Thursday, March 16 as Conservative party leadership hopeful Kevin O'Leary took the stage and spoke to nearly 1,000 Queen's students and community members in Kingston. O'Leary appeared as part of his leadership campaign tour and spoke passionately about "exorcising" current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, creating jobs and growing the economy, "not being a politician" and the importance of young Canadians in the next election. "Everybody knows in politics that the new force that is going to determine the future of any party are those that are 18 to 35 years old," he said following the event. "Mostly, I am here because I want to make these young people get involved in politics because it allows them to determine their own destiny and that is something that is really important." O'Leary received a warm welcome from the audience and one member even held a 'Queen's loves
O'Leary' sign - but not everyone was happy to hear from him. At one point, a protestor stormed the hall chanting '1,2,3,4, the rich will never help the poor' before being removed from the event by organizers and security. O'Leary didn't seem to mind too much and simply said "freedom of speech, I like it," before returning to his speech. He spoke to the crowd for about an hour before taking questions for about half an hour. Audience members focused on topics like border security, taxes, home ownership, veterans' issues, indigenous issues and more; it appeared that many of the questions catered to O'Leary's specific platform concerns. He continuously brought his answers back to economy growth and he continuously criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership. " I want to see three per cent GDP growth across the country and I really believe that the key to Canada's success is growing the economy," he said. "Trudeau is swimming in the wrong direction. He is a disaster and he just doesn't understand what it takes to run a country. That is why we need to get rid of him."
Kevin O'Leary spoke at Queen's University on March 16 as part of his campaign to win the Conservative Party leadership position. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland O'Leary repeatedly made references to Trudeau's lack of business experience and even stated that he thinks Trudeau is out of touch with Canadians and their needs and wants. O'Leary didn't limit his criticisms to just Trudeau, though.
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"Trudeau came out here two years ago and promised them jobs and totally screwed them," he said. "He has collapsed the economy and there are no jobs anymore and unemployment is in double digits for these young people. That is why he is going to lose the next election." O'Leary went even further with his statement and claimed that the next election in 2019 will be different. "It is not going to be an election, it is going to be an exorcism," he said. "I am going to take back all the mistakes Trudeau made
on economic policy and make this country competitive around the world. I want countries to know that Canada is open for business again and get them back." Overall, O'Leary was focused on connecting with the audience and engaging them in a dialogue and following the event, he felt as though he had achieved just that. "I want them to start to think about what it is going to take to work together and grow our economy and that is really what I am talking about because I am not a politician and I don't make 25 promises and deliver none of them," he said. "I am making one promise and that is that I am growing to
Nearly 1000 students and Kingstonians packed Grant Hall on March 16 to hear Kevin O'Leary speak and answer questions Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
grow this economy on their behalf and on the behalf of every Canadian." Following the event at Queen's, O'Leary will continue to meet with Canadians ahead of the leadership vote at the end of May, but before he took off, one Queen's student had a very pressing and timely question for him: What
were his plans for St. Patrick's Day? O'Leary, who is of Irish heritage, responded with a laugh and explained that he would be attending the Montreal St. Patrick's Day parade with his own son and recommended that people check it out if they ever get the chance.
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be, if you’re driving on snowcovered roads, turn on all your lights to use the heat from the bulbs to keep their lenses clear. And if your vehicle is equipped with LEDs (and you should find out if you don’t already know), take the time to stop, get out, and clean the lamps from time to time to keep yourself, your passengers, and everyone else sharing the road with you safe. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email 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. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies Yours in service Brian Turner
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Saturday, March 25 - Annual Chili Cook-off by the Gananoque & District Humane Society at the Lansdowne Community Building, 1 Jessie St., Lansdowne, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live classic rock by R-Banned, licensed for beer, silent auction, baked treats. Ideal for families. Tickets to taste all chilis for a great lunch and to vote for your faves: Adults $10, kids 12 and under $5. Free general admission. We are looking for Cook-off Competitors. Please contact Helen at haweshr@hotmail.ca, 613585-6586, to register (free). ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D Ă&#x20AC; QH GLQLQJ H[SHUL ence for single seniors and will meet at Bella Bistro, 4050 Bath Road, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966. Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November WR WKH HQG RI 0DUFK :LWK VL[ ORFDWLRQV 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, H[W 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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thrift Sale - Gently used childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, toys, books, and games. Battersea United Church. Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. Admission $2. hall.amanda@outlook.com for info. 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. Due to the success of Union Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poetry event this past fall, we have decided to do another one in celebration
of National Poetry Month this April. The gallery invites student and emerging poets to apply and we are seeking submissions on the theme of TIME. Application deadline: March 28th, 4:30pm. Guidelines can be found at www.uniongallery.queensu.ca. The poetry reading will take place April 6. 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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off the Chartsâ&#x20AC;?, a concert celebrating Women of Song to be held on March 26, 2:30 p.m. at Chalmers United Church featuring She Sings and Frontenac Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir. Emcee Gillian 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 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.Next meeting date: March 23. For further information please visit our web site at www.quiltskingston.org. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston - Saturday, March 25 - Maple Sugar Bush Outing. Level 1, easy pace, 8 km. If nature cooperates, sap will be boiling and you will be tasting. Local syrup for sale along with cookies, hot chocolate and
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coffee. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 10 am. Gas $2. Leader Stan 613-548-3003 Sunday, March 26 Gould Lake CA East Side. Level 3, moderate pace, 10 km. Hike the scenic and hilly east side trails with beautiful views of the lake from rocky outcrops. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 am. Gas $3 plus park fee. Leader: Ann 613 531 9873 Thursday March 30: 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 p.m. Karaoke at the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street at Clarence. Steve & Penny are your hosts for this fun Karaoke night! No Cover. Request your favourite song to sing or have the duo sing for you. The choices are almost unlimited on their computer music bank. Sound Escapes: Notes in CommonFriday, March 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of popular and classical melodies, with Meryem Crockett on the piano and Douglas Handforth on the violin & viola. Refreshments available for sale during intermission. Generously sponsored by James Reid Funeral Home. Location: 56 Francis Street. Advance tickets: $10/person. For more information call 613.548.7810. One Parent Family Association weekly volleyball. Every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Drive, Info: opfa.limestone@gmail.com or call Doug Brown @ 613-766-6200. OPFA is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome. 60+ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Slow Pitch Softball is looking for Men 60+ to play slow pitch softball. If you have been an experienced player in the past and want to rekindle that competitive spirit- then this is for you. Come for some competitive fun .Will start as weather permits. Play on Monday mornings Kingston. For more info: Gord at 613 547 5679 or email gburnzz3@gmail.com or dsinkinson@gmail.com. Taoist Tai Chiâ&#x201E;˘ arts Quick Start weekend: March 24th-26th Learn all 108 moves of the Taoist Tai Chi set in one
weekend, then move into our continuing class to further develop your practice. New and returning students are welcome. For more info: www.taoist. org/kingston, kingston@taoist.org, 613-544-4733. Kingston Orchid Society meeting 1;30 - 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Learn about growing exotic orchids! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun, easy, fascinating! Monthly meetings, discussion and speakers, refreshments. Please join us and enjoy our show table RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHULQJ RUFKLGV The Seniors Association Kingston Region is looking for volunteers to help produce a weekly radio show aimed at seniors.The Time of Your Life airs Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. on CFRC 101.9 FM. If you like talking to people, learning about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in our community, or can write about subjects ranging from health care to entertainment, contact the Seniors Association at 613-548-7810, by email, programs@seniorskingston.ca , or drop in in one of the radio committee meetings every Monday at 10 a.m.at the Seniors Association on Francis Street. On Sunday, March 26th St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral will host the Kingston Choral Society (KCS) for a special afternoon of music for voice and organ. I Was Glad will see the choir of over 80 voices accompanied by St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral organist Michael Capon for a concert of beloved choral music from Britain, the United States and Canada. The concert will include the Kingston premiere of â&#x20AC;&#x153;These Things Shall Never Dieâ&#x20AC;?, a choral work by acclaimed Kingston composer Dr. Mark Sirett. Sound Escapes: Notes in CommonFriday, March 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of popular and classical melodies, with Meryem Crockett on the piano and Douglas Handforth on the violin & viola. Refreshments available for sale during intermission. Generously sponsored by James Reid Funeral Home. Location: 56 Francis Street. Advance tickets: $10/person. For more information call 613.548.7810.
Kingston & District Branch, United Empire Loyalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of Canada - Next meeting Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, corner Queen and Montreal Streets. Speaker Dr. Laura Murray, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University on â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Deal Went Down: Indigenous People and the Establishment of Kingston, 1783â&#x20AC;?. The meeting will be preceded by a soup and sandwich lunch starting at noon, $3.50 for those not contributing sandwiches or squares. The hall is open from 11:30 am for time to mingle with friends or make new ones. Visitors are always welcome. Info: www. uelac.org/kingston. Rock (n) Roll Dance. Saturday, March 25, A.N.A.F Club. 317 Gore Rd. 613-549-7597.. Rock the Night away,7:00 till 12 p.m. With D.J . Dan. No. cover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature: Explore IT!â&#x20AC;? is a fourpart winter workshop series that offers smartphone and tablet tutorials for those who find themselves struggling to keep up with rapidlyevolving technology. Familiarize yourself with the capabilities of your mobile device using practical examples drawn from the natural environment of the Elbow Lake nature reserve. Cost is $15 per person per session. Each workshop in the series is designed to stand alone. Takes place at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre, 1500 Hewlett-Packard Ln. near Perth Road Village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part 3: The Internet of Thingsâ&#x20AC;? is on Sunday, March 26 and repeated on Tuesday, March 28, both from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part 4: Citizen Scienceâ&#x20AC;? follows on April 2 and April 4. Info: www.elbowlakecentre.ca/events or 613-353-7968. Legion 560 - Friday, March 24 Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain from 8 to midnight with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome. Saturday, March 25 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Aceâ&#x20AC;? Licence #795527 Gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505. Fundraiser with Progressive Jackpot will hold 12th weekly draw at 5 p.m. Further info (613)548-4570.
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Mary gives some insight into her stories: Did they really exist? Hardly a day goes by that an email doesn’t arrive asking about the people appearing in my stories. The most common question is: “Did they really exist?” “Was there really a Cecil? And what about bad Marguirite and Ronny?” After talking with my editor at this paper, we thought it was time to deviate from my usual story line and enlighten our readers about the people who have become familiar over the years. Needless to say, I won’t be able to write about all of them, but I will try to work in as many as I can in the space I am allowed. Of course, there was my moth-
er and father. And my sister Audrey and brothers Emerson and Everett — and although Earl was really a cousin who came to live with us when his mother and father died at an early age, he was always considered a brother, and is referred to in my stories as one of my three brothers. Aunt Lizzie, Aunt Freda, Uncle Henry, Aunt Vanetta, Aunt Lil, Uncle Lou and cousins Richard, Terry and Ronny were all very real. Sadly, Terry is the only one left. Velma and Joyce were indeed my very best friends at the Northcote School, and we kept in touch right up until their deaths. In fact, both were able to recall for me many happenings I had long since forgotten, and I was able to create a host of stories based on their memories. Now, what about Cecil? He is one I am so often asked about. Did he really exist? Was he the scamp I made him out to be? Last year, while mak-
ing a speech up in the Valley, someone in the audience asked that very question. I pointed to a young man sitting a few tables away and introduced Cecil’s son, Richard, who had come to the event that evening. He agreed his father Cecil was indeed a jokester who liked nothing better than to cause a bit of a stir. Incidentally, one of Cecil’s granddaughters, Janet, works in one of my favourite restaurants in Arnprior. So yes indeed, Cecil did exist. The Northcote School still stands on the Rink Road off Highway 60 between Renfrew and Douglas, and now serves as a community centre. Briscoe’s General Store is still standing, but alas, no longer exists as a stopping place. Our old farm is up the road from that store, but sadly, the only thing left is the barn, which can be seen far off in the distance. Miss Crosby did indeed exist, but with another name. It is my understanding
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that on her death bed, a few of her last words were, “Don’t let Mary Cook put my name in her books.” So, she became Miss Crosby, and will remain Miss Crosby. The stores I write about in the town of Renfrew remained a vibrant part of the town for decades after we left the farm. Most old-timers remember them, and when I visit Renfrew, I see the places where those stores were on Raglan Street — and in my mind’s eye I see the Dime Store, as we called it, and the O’Brien Theatre, still there. There really was a Dr. Murphy. And he really did make house calls out in the country and was often paid with a couple of chickens or a bag of potatoes if the patient didn’t have the $2 he charged for the trip. Now, what about bad Marguirite? Well, I am not stupid enough to call her by her right name, and she really is a composite of all the bad little girls I
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