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Frontenac County approves Johnston Point condominium project By Craig Bakay

News — Less than three weeks before a scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the subject, Frontenac County officially approved a somewhat controversial condominium development for Johnston Point on Loughborough Lake at its regular meeting last week in Glenburnie. The 15-unit (lot) condominium is designed for a 37-hectare property adjacent to a provincially-significant wetland on the east basin of Loughborough Lake that has been the subject of numerous public meetings and protests at South Frontenac Township Council meetings. The developers, Magenta Waterfront Development Corporation, filed for a hearing with the OMB on the grounds that a decision had not been made on the development within 180 days of the report being deemed complete. Matt Rennie, who has opposed the project almost from its very beginning, was at County Council to speak against it once again. Rennie’s main opposition is on environmental grounds because 13 of the 15 lots touch on the wetlands and he questions many of the Environmental Impact Studies done on the property. “After five years of studying it, the developers’ consultants couldn’t identify any species at risk other than a dying tree,” Rennie said. “This is habitat for the Blanding’s turtle, black rat Variety Night host/organizer Rob Moore and Frontenac Heritage Festival Chair Janet snake and whippoorwill. Gutowski presented a cheque for $615 to Food Bank Chair Kim Cucoch (centre). Along “And although it’s not endangered, it’s also with the cash proceeds from the Variety Night, about $95 worth of groceries were also habitat for the five-lined skink, Ontario’s only lizard.” collected. Photo/Craig Bakay However, speaking for the developer, Mike

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Keane said they believed they had put sufficient measures in place to safeguard the environment. “We fully support Mr. (planner Joe) Gallivan’s report and his recommendations,” Keane said. “We believe this development meets the Frontenac County Official Plan, the South Frontenac Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.” “It is our opinion that this is appropriate waterfront development and there are enough controls in place to protect the natural heritage,” said Gallivan. At the OMB hearing April 4, the County’s position is that it endorses the development, he said. Many councilors also spoke in favour of the development. “This goes beyond what I’ve seen (in terms of environmental protections),” said Coun. Denis Doyle. “I support it.” “The restrictions are truly impressive,” said Coun. John Inglis. “But with this (and the other four developments being approved that day) the big question is people moving into undeveloped areas and we (the County) have no control over it.” Coun. John McDougall, who sits on South Frontenac Council and went through all the debates and reports, said that while the process was long and tedious, things are the better for it. “This was a big challenge for South Frontenac,” he said. “We went to great pains to do due diligence and the community had a big part in making this a much better development than it started out as. “Now this is a fine development.”

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Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market looking to recruit new vendors By Mandy Marciniak

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News – As the snow melts and the ground thaws, farmers throughout the region are gearing up for another season. With that season comes farmer’s markets and one local market is hoping to attract some new vendors this year. “We do have some space to have more vendors and we would love to see it fill out,” explained Susan Cole, manager of the Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market. “We have had a little bit of farmer turnover in the past few years and we are very interested in getting some new farms on board.” The Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market, which runs Saturdays from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving, has been running for about five years. Each year, the market attracts between 15 to 25 vendors with a range of products to sell. “At least half of them are farm vendors and we have a fair number of art and craft vendors too,” explained Cole. “This year, we’d love to see some more farmers and particularly farmers who have berries, mushrooms and lots of vegetables.” As a gardener herself, Cole knows the value of eating locally grown food. She is passionate about regional sustainability and she encourages other people to be as well.

“I feel like local food is important and we are seeing some of the reasons why right now with the cost of food rising significantly,” said Cole. “If local growers had more support to grow what grows well here and have a market for that food, it would keep our local food prices down, while supporting our economy and keep the money in this area.” Cole, like the other vendors at the Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market, also focuses on sustainable growing and the natural nourishment that local food can provide. “This means returning nourishment to the soil, and using little or no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides,” she said. “Natural and untraveled food always tastes better.” While the market in Sharbot Lake has seen a steady increase in traffic over the past few years, they are hoping that some new vendors will increase traffic even more. “We are having an information session in the hopes of attracting several new farm vendors,” she said. “We are hoping for vendors that want to come every week, but we also have space for occasional vendors too.” The information session is being held on March 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake. Cole encourages anyone interested to come out.

“It is a great opportunity to learn more and meet the amazing group of people that already sell at the market,” she said. “The market is such a great

place to be on weekends and we want to encourage more people, vendors and community members to check it out.”

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South Frontenac to look at adding electric cars to its fleet By Craig Bakay

News — Dep. Mayor Ross Sutherland wants South Frontenac to add electric vehicles into its fleet, but his motion almost didn’t make it to the floor of last week’s regular Council meeting in Sydenham. However, Coun. Alan Revill agreed to second the motion but immediately proposed a change to make it more palatable. “I seconded the motion to get it on the floor for discussion,” Revill said.

“But, in my opinion, I think it would be very difficult for public works or the building department to make use of one. “Still, there is some merit in investigating it but it is presupposing to require staff to look at ways integrating electric vehicles into the fleet.” So, the words “how best to integrate an electric vehicle into the Township’s fleet” were changed to “staff evaluate the merits of integrating an electric vehicle into the

Township’s ﬂeet.” However, Council didn’t seem to hold out much hope for Sutherland’s plan. “I believe there are no electric vehicles on the market that would meet our needs,” said Coun. Ron Sleeth. And after Sutherland made his case that the roads in South Frontenac, even the unpaved roads, would present no problem to an electric vehicle, Coun. Pat Barr responded. “I live on one of those roads

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that’s not paved yet and they can get pretty gooey and greasy enough to go through,” Barr said. “I cannot envision putting a trailer behind an electric vehicle to go through it sometimes. “And I can’t envision a small electric car being practical for the ordinary citizen let alone Township work.” Mayor Ron Vandewal couldn’t see an electric Township vehicle getting much use either. “That vehicle will sit in the

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parking lot unless it’s dedicated to a particular job,” he said. “I’ve been out with the public works manager and we’ve been in spots where if we didn’t have 4-wheel drive, we’d be walking home.” ••• Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth will begin looking into parking in the hamlet of Sydenham in an attempt to alleviate some of the current issues. “We did restrict parking on George Street and we’re recommending an additional handicapped spot in front of the drug store,” he said. “We’re recommending starting with known qualities that we’re all generally supportive of and continuing reviews into other areas. “Good luck in front of the high school,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “It’s getting crazy there.” ••• South Frontenac Township agreed to loan the Frontenac Arena Board $190,497.12 so that it can complete capital projects during its summer down time. The arena has the funds but they are locked in an investment until Sept. 5. Still, Mayor Ron Vandewal couldn’t resist quipping: “I appreciate the 10 per cent interest we’re charging them . . . oh, we’re not?”

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Long-running Kingston 3 on 3 Youth Hockey aims to provide a fun environment for players By Mandy Marciniak

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Sports – When Tim Revell was a kid he loved playing hockey, but his father wasn’t a big fan of the growing amount of violence he saw in the sport. “He didn’t like all the contact and the fighting side of hockey,” explained Tim. “He wanted me and other players to work more on their skills, so he decided to start his own hockey program.” In 2004, Steve Revell started Kingston 3 on 3 Youth Hockey and now, 12 years later, the league is still going strong and gearing up for another season. “The program really focuses on developing skating skills, puck handling and fun,” explained Tim Revell, who now coaches and runs the youth program. “It is not really a league, it is more of a school and we find that the change from traditional five on five to three on three really helps the kids develop their skills.” The program also focuses on fun and teaching hockey skills in a laid-back environment. “Competitive hockey leagues can be tough,” said Revell. “We’ve had some players who thought about quitting hockey and then they came out to our group and they felt that they had fun again and it really helped them love the sport again.” Revell himself benefited from the league when he was playing and still does today. “It was a great opportunity for me to play with my two brothers. We all played together at the start and it was so much fun. It really helped me improve my skills as a player,” he said. “We hear that from a lot of players and some have been with us for more than 10 years.” The program has also expanded over the years and now includes a youth, ages 6 to 12 program, as well as a teen and adult program, which Revell plays in regularly. “They challenge me and keep me playing and I challenge them and it is a good atmosphere,” he said. “It is really about trying to better yourself and that is why everyone else is there too, so it

becomes more casual and fun.” On top of all the fun and development beneﬁts, the program also runs in the off-season, April 6 to May 25, which is appealing to a lot of players. “A lot of players are itching to practice and keep going and this is a great way to do that,” said Revell. With a new season fast approaching, the program is looking to recruit interested players, especially goalies. They can only take about 30 players for each group and spaces tend to ﬁll up fast. “We have a limited amount of ice time, so we have to make sure there is enough time for everyone,” explained Revell. “We want to make sure the players get the most out of the program.” The Kingston 3 on 3 Youth Hockey program runs Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. for youth and 7 to 8 p.m. for teens and adults. Tim Revell with players in the Kingston 3 on 3 Youth Hockey program. Photo/Submitted. The season runs from Aril 6 to May 25 at the INVISTA Centre and cost is $150 a person. For R0013651707 more information look for the group on Facebook, email timmyrevell@gmail.com or call 613389-1606

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC EASTER WEEKEND CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP Regular garbage pickup on Friday, March 25th will be picked up on Saturday March 26th. Regular garbage pickup on Monday, March 28th will be picked up on Tuesday, March 29th. There will be no changes to the rest of the week. Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, March 28th.

HARROWSMITH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Learn more about the Harrowsmith Community Improvement Plan on April 13, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Golden Links Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith.

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

PUBLIC MEETING – PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will be considering applications for a plan of subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment at a public meeting on April 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The subject property is in Concession VII, Part Lots 25 to 30, Storrington District. See the township website – News and Public Notices for specific details.

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It‘s that time again! With the snow receding quickly this year, the garbage in our ditches and treelines is glaringly apparent. We are asking the wonderful residents of South Frontenac to Pitch-In again and help clean up our beautiful Township. Clear Pitch-In bags will be available beginning April 3rd at either Township offices as well as the stores that currently sell bag tags. We will not be collecting the filled bags until the week of April 17th so if you decide to start early, you will have to find a place to keep the bags until that week. Feel free to call ahead and register your group and the number of bags you would like to fill. Call Solid Waste Management at 613 376-3027 Ext 4330 to register. Last year residents filled more than 600 bags, so let’s see if we can surpass that this year!

South Frontenac Rides, the Township of South Frontenac, and KFL&A Public Health are hosting a Bicycle Friendly Communities Workshop, and they want community input. “Communities across Canada, including a number of smaller municipalities, have found that the development of a plan for cycling can be a key to success. Cycling plans are an opportunity to learn from the experience of others and find solutions that fit the local context,” commented Alastair Lamb, Chair of South Frontenac Rides. The community workshop is free and registration is not required. The workshop is being held at the Sydenham Library on March 30, 2016, between 7 and 9 p.m. Community members who come to the workshop will: learn about cycling priorities in South Frontenac,

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see three key action suggestions in South Frontenac’s cycling work plan and provide comments on the plan. Event organizers hope the plan will enhance access for bicyclists on roads and trails, improve safety for all bicyclists and educate citizens on the value and importance of safe bicycling for healthy lifestyles and healthy communities. The workshop is one step in a process of defining networks, laying out programs, and planning affordable investments that can energize the public and motivate staff and elected officials. The South Frontenac workshop will be facilitated by Share the Road Cycling Coalition, a provincial organization working to build a bicycle-friendly Ontario. For information on the Community Workshop, please call Ross Sutherland, 613-532-7846, or Alastair Lamb, 613-376-6953.

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

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

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

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open March 24 from 3 pm to 7 pm. As of April 7th, the HHW Depot will resume summer hours. The depot will be open every Thursday from 3pm to 8 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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News — Frontenac County delegated Planner Joe Gallivan the authority to authorize Final Approval of Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium at its regular meeting last week in Glenburnie. Prior to delegating this authority, Council had to vote on this final step in the development approval process. That vote was usually taken at the meeting following presentation of the draft plan of subdivision or condominium at a County Council meeting, where often conditions are set and approval is usually pending once said conditions are met. Speaking to the proposal, Gallivan said that this has been problematic in the past. “This problem is common with development in Frontenac County,” Gallivan said. “Because we only meet once a month. “We are one of the few upper tier municipalities that have not given this permission to the planner.” What this now means is that once Council has approved draft conditions, developments can now proceed at the planner’s discretion, instead of having to come back to Council for permission to proceed. Not all of County Council was prepared to hand over the approval authority however. Coun. John McDougall saw a couple of potential issues. “There are two elements to this I have some difficulty with,” McDougall said. “One is that in the case of three townships, we have the same planner as the County.

“I don’t have any suggestions as to how to deal with this but I find it uncomfortable.” In addition to being the Planner for Frontenac County, Gallivan is also the de facto planner for North Frontenac, Central Frontenac and Frontenac Islands. South Frontenac, McDougall’s Township, has its own planner, Lindsay Mills, and planning staff. “The other is looking back at my teaching career, all final decisions were left to the school board,” McDougall said. “You want to protect your staff. “(And) I think final approval (for subdivisions and condominiums) is our Texas Tuxedo (Ted Lalonde, guitar, Brad James, drums, Steve Ball, keys, Bill Hogan, bass) served up a mix (Council’s) responsibility.” of country-rock tunes at Oso Hall last weekend as the Sharbot Lake Lions and Sharbot Lake Legion got toCAO Kelly Pender said Council still gether to host a dance/fundraiser for their various community projects. Photo/Craig Bakay gets to approve draft conditions. “You can’t put up another roadblock 16t h A N NUA L once you have approved draft conditions,” Pender said. Warden Frances Smith said that she wasn’t worried about giving up TANKLESS HOME the final authority because there are Antique & plans to set up a committee similar to Modern Firearms HEATING SYSTEM TEM EM Clothing • Accessories a township committee of adjustment, Fishing Tackle & which supposedly will scrutinize potential Equipment Archery With a thermal efficiency developments. of up to 97%, this “This (delegating authority) is an administrative process,” Smith said. “I’m matched combo offers a Saturday, April 16 9am-4pm for it.” real ‘green solution’ that Council also passed another bylaw Sunday April 17 9am-3pm can dramatically lower which defines and outlines the delegation Perth Arena home heating costs. of authority process. That bylaw (20162 Beckwith St. E Perth, Ontario 0006) includes provision 5 (ii) which General Admission $6 states: “all delegation of powers and duties may be revoked at any time without notice” and 5 (iii) “no delegation of powers and duties shall exceed the term of Council.”

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EDITORIAL Disappointing to see Frontenac County Council absolve itself of final approval authority for condos and subdivisions Column â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sometimes good councils make bad decisions. In the case of Frontenac County Council abdicating its authority to give ďŹ nal approval for subdivisions and condominiums to Planner Joe Gallivan, well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the most responsible thing this Council has done in its short tenure. Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt there will be those applauding Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. Those people are called developers. For, there is little doubt that this move will streamline the process of completing a development application. But the question is, should these things be streamlined? In particular, just how fast should development be allowed to move, especially around lakeshores? In the past, and indeed still at the township level, draft conditions are often approved only to be held up at the last moment when councilors (usually motivated by concerns expressed

by constituents) have sober second thoughts. There are numerous examples of this, including the recently approved Johnston Point development and the currently debated Hartington subdivision. Now, and for the tenure of this County Council, councilors will have to think long and hard before approving draft conditions because once those are in place, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for their control on the matter. In a municipality like Frontenac County, there are very good reasons to go slow on development. The two most important ones are our lakes and our farmland. One only has to look at how rapid (and for the most part under-regulated) development changed the landscape of the Muskokas and the Kawarthas to see what can happen. Similarly, what was once fertile farmland to the north and east of Toronto has been replaced by strip-malls, starter castles and some of the ugliest townhouses anywhere. But perhaps the councilors just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to deal with some of this stuff any more. Something else that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get mentioned in this rush to streamline is the

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fact that they have made things easier for unscrupulous developers to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;inďŹ&#x201A;uenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decisions in their favour. When things get down to the nitty gritty, instead of having to convince eight people, now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll only have to convince one person. Of course we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to paint all developers with the same brush, nor do we want to suggest that any one government ofďŹ cial might be susceptible to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;inďŹ&#x201A;uence,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but it has happened before. Of course thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually in third world countries and/or banana republics. This could work out, however. The end result could be that ďŹ ne developers come in and ďŹ ll up all the lakes in South Frontenac (thus adding to the tax assessment immeasurably) and then move on to Central and North Frontenac, ďŹ lling up all the undeveloped lakefront property in the entire county. But even if that (or something worse like a key detail getting missed) should happen, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault because along with their authority, they also delegated their responsibility. Oh wait, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d still be responsible now wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they?

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Cycling infrastructure investment just a drop in the bucket Editorial - Last week, the city announced that it received a $268,500 boost from the Province to assist with the development of new cycling infrastructure slated to run on either side of Bath Road all the way out to Collins Bay. When completed, the estimated $537,000 project will truly be the crown jewel of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cycleways, designed with the addition of an island barrier to separate motorists from their two-wheeled brethren. Mayor Bryan Paterson said that the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park funding shows the Provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like-mindedness on the priority of cycling and that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;with the spring weatherâ&#x20AC;?, he believes the timing is right to encourage greater cycleway ridership. We are in agreement that more needs to be done to encourage alternative modes of transportation throughout the city and the province, however we also cannot help but note that the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statements belie a certain elemental truth behind the great bike lane movement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; namely, that cycleways require cyclists. Indeed, without modest demographic, social and cultural shifts both the Province and the municipality may well be guilty of putting the cart before the horse on the whole issue. Hopefully, no Rob Ford styleanti cycling figure will emerge to raze the biking infrastructure to the ground before it has even has the opportunity to demonstrate its worth, as was done with Jarvis Street in Toronto. Increasing cycling ridership is an art form predicated on a broad range of interwoven social, economic and cultural factors. Most North American cities have a total ridership of around 2 per cent of the population base, and cycling advocates have had a difficult time pushing beyond their own communities in cities like Kingston. Some studies show that the addition of protected bike lanes can lead to spikes in ridership (to women in particular, interestingly); however, more data is required to ascertain socio-economic identities in order to really get an idea as to whether these improvements target genuinely new segments of the population, or merely promote more frequent ridership from the same general pool of already passionate cyclists. Also problematic is Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ingrained car culture, where attitudes of needing a car still prevail. We believe that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ridership could likely benefit from a concerted public awareness campaign surrounding the completion of the new infrastructure, and a message that invites Kingstonians to jump on a bike the way that they jump in a car. Promoting greater access to bicycles, be they ad-hoc workplace bike-sharing schemes, or more secure bike racks and storage facilities, will also aid in this endeavor. People often like to cite Vancouver as a paradigm of Canadian cycling success; this is a west coast city with an ideal cycling climate. It also boasts an affluent population built around entrepreneurial culture that places value on personal fitness and has hundreds of workplaces that cater to bike culture with showering facilities and bike storage options. Vancouver was thus very much a city already primed for cycling success. Urban densification, public-outreach and the promotion of workplaces that are friendly (e.g. equipped with shower facilities) will be integral parts of promoting the cultural shift towards bipedal s !DVERTISING RATES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE ACCORDING TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES: transportation in Kingston. the rate card in effect at time advertising published. Sharon Russell - 613-688-1483

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Get your feet wet: Understanding our wetlands On March 31 in Kingston, get ready to “wade in.” The Frontenac Stewardship Foundation presents Get your Feet Wet: Understanding our Wetlands. Wetlands protect our water and supply habitat for diverse animals, birds and plants. Dan Mansell and Angus Norman - wetland specialists - will present a powerpoint show of wetland ecology, the benefits of wetlands, and the implications of climate change. This is part of the 2015-16 Seminar Series for the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. Wetlands are way more than mud. Think of wetlands as a giant sponge, slowly absorbing water and releasing it when necessary, for example, during dry periods. Wetlands also slow down water’s momentum as it travels, which means less soil erosion, good filtration and flood protection. Dan Mansell has been a biologist and district manager, as well as provincial coordinator of the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture, in the Ministry of Natural Resources. He is now retired and princi-

pal ecologist for asiOtus Natural Heritage Consultants. Angus Norman was employed with the Ministry of Natural Resources as extension biologist, regional wildlife biologist, and near urban biologist, and was the wetlands specialist for Southern Ontario. He is now retired and volunteers for Ducks Unlimited. Together, Dan and Angus have instructed over 400 agency and organization staff in wetland restoration through the Water Management & Wetland Restoration Course in Eastern Ontario for the last 20 years. Join us on Thursday, March 31 at 7 pm at the Invista Community Centre at 1350 Gardiners Road in Kingston. All are welcome at no cost, but donations are gratefully accepted; any donations of $10 and over will receive a tax receipt. Frontenac Stewardship wants to raise awareness in the community of the importance of wetlands ecologically, culturally and economically, and our need to protect what we have left on the landscape. For more information, contact Bret Colman at bcolman@live.com or 613-483-4033

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For some Limestone District School Board students, the learning didn’t stop over March Break; from March 14 to 18, 58 students attended a Focus on Youth Program at LCVI designed to teach them valuable employment skills. “This is the first time the LDSB has offered the program,” explained Steve Ward, vice principal at Bayridge Secondary School and LDSB Focus on Youth project lead. “It is Ministry of Education funded and specifically aimed at providing employment opportunities for youth and removing barriers youth might have when obtaining employment.” The program was open to students at nine LDSB schools and required students to fill out an application and attend interviews in order to earn a paid place in the program. “It was a very authentic process because we want to help the students get ready for the job force,” said Ward. “We also treated the entire week as a work week with set hours.” Over the course of the week students learned leadership skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and they all received a full day of HIGH-FIVE training, which is required when working with kids. Facilitators from the Boys and Girls Club ran the activities and at the end of the week, participants applied what they learned by running programs for March Breakers at the Boys and Girls Club. “It is all about applying what they learned and providing feedback to help them improve going forward,” said Ward. “The goal is to give students increased knowledge, employability skills and also a stronger sense of self-esteem in terms of moving into the workforce.” Ward was impressed by the overall response from the students and hopes that the skills will serve them well in obtaining summer or part-time employment. “We have had amazing attendance and engagement and the students feel very fortunate to be here,” he said. “They are really valuing the opportunity and are very engaged. They are looking forward to applying the skills they are learning in jobs down the road.”

Are we about to get Trumped? By Mark Bergin

Money talks. In the case of Donald Trump, it never shuts up. The current US election race is a circus that mocks democracy. I’ve spoken with many people in the US and no one I know would ever vote for Trump, and most say the same about Clinton. So how are Clinton and the Trumpster pulling in the numbers? Fear and anger make powerful companions. They’ve formed an intimate relationship in US politics lately. I write this as someone who has a deep love for the United States. Although born in Canada, many of my relatives live in the US, and I spent my formative years in New York as my father attended graduate school and then did his post-grad work at Syracuse University. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spoken with three American expatriates in the Kingston area to see if anyone can make sense of the current political absurdity. The choice in November’s election could come down to a slimy crook vs a narcissistic bully? What the bully promises is a terrifying new world where the concept of negotiation and consensus does not exist. Brandon Stanton, of Humans of New York fame, put it succinctly in an open letter to Trump, tweeted on March 14: “You are a man who has encouraged prejudice and violence in the pursuit of personal power.” What more needs saying? Retired Queen’s University professor Geoffrey Smith, who held cross-departmental appointments in history and kinesiology, teaching such courses as history, foreign relations, and the sociology of sports, had some revealing thoughts on the matter. Smith is a US expat, who still votes in American elections. “There’s a disconnect of the political process from the people,” he said. “The political system as it exists has not necessarily answered the needs of the citizens of the US. What you see with Donald Trump are symptoms, the result of things that have happened over the past 50 years.” He said that there is no true debate in the current US political process. “Right now there’s no difference from Entertainment Tonight. It’s the conflation of popular culture. The Republican Party is a reality show.” Smith gave a glimpse into the past and another politician who didn’t think things through before pontificating: Huey Long. “There’s an issue of class and the issue of declining middle class power,” said Smith. “There’s the

fright of people on their way down. These people who keep getting screwed by Republican policy keep voting for them. They are frightened, and because Trump’s talking about social and cultural issues that have a lot to do with preconceived notions of morality, which are malleable terms, they’ll vote for him.” Smith explained that it’s easy for someone to come along and militarize people who are frightened. “That’s Donald Trump,” said Smith. “He’s so full of s**t. You have to go back to Huey Long in Louisiana in the 1930s to find someone who talked first and then did the thinking in the way Trump does.” It didn’t turn out so well for Long, who was assassinated in 1935 during his run for the presidency. Smith said another parallel to Trump was George Wallace with his fairly scripted routine in the 1960s and 1970s. “Blacks came in and protested, then the police came in, and then George Wallace came in and said, ‘If you don’t want that, then you want me,’” said Smith. “The crowd went bananas as black people were led off. I get this sense of deja vu.” Canada has had a few gems of its own. Smith pointed to William Aberhart, Premier of Alberta between 1935 and 1943, and Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to 1959. But Smith said there’s a significant difference between American and Canadian politics. “There is still a dividing line in Canada between the public and the private,” he said. “We give our politicians a little more leeway. Everything becomes a commodity in the US. Here there is still that notion that personal life is not necessarily for public consumption.” He gave the example of the press not preying on the fact that Sarah Coyne, the daughter of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, attended her father’s funeral. In his 70s Trudeau fathered a daughter in an affair with a woman more than three decades his junior. In a macabre twist that would have kept American tabloids busy for months, the child’s mother (Deborah Coyne) ran against Justin Trudeau for the leadership of the Liberal Party in 2013. In other words, our current PM defeated his own stepmother to become the Liberal candidate. Maybe that is as weird as a Trumpism, but at least we didn’t have to read about it ad infinitum. Somewhere in there lies fodder for a Leonard Cohen song. On the other side of the scorecard in the current American presidential race, a prime contender is Hillary

Clinton, whom many despise. This is a woman who recently said we have to stand up for unions, but her entire track record has featured union busting. While a corporate lawyer in Arkansas, she served for six years as a board member of Walmart during its most rampant anti-union activities. In a March 6 New York Times opinion piece called “Which Side Are You On, Hillary?” Dan Kaufman noted that David Poklinkoski, president of the IBEW Local 2304 union in Wisconsin, recently brought about a unanimous resolution of support endorsing Bernie Sanders. Poklinkoski pointed out Trump’s potential: “If you have a right-wing populist (Trump), you can beat a corporate Democrat (Clinton).” On April 5, Wisconsin holds its primary. According to Kaufman, no Democrat has won the general election without winning the state of Wisconsin. What does all of this mean and what’s the risk for Canada? It does not bode well. “Do you want Trump running your economy?” said Smith. “I want to put my hands up and scream, ‘No!’ at that idea. He’s so antithetical to Canadian values, habits, mindset, politeness. Everything he does is against that.” Amie Bello, born in Boston, and who grew up in Cincinnati, moved to Kingston in 2003 for a job. She received her permanent resident status in 2005 and is currently awaiting a decision on her Canadian citizenship. The people of Kingston have a fondness for Bello. If you’re into theatre, you’ll have seen her in a multitude of local shows on many of the city’s stages. “It looks like this is an historic election cycle, and I feel like it’s my duty to be part of it,” she said. “I felt the same way during the recent Canadian election. I have a stake in

both countries. Both are home and both are in my heart. Personally, I’m loving Bernie Sanders. I’ve never been inspired to work for a political campaign before, but believe me, if I were back home now, I’d be working my ass off for this guy.” She used the word terrifying to describe Trump. “This man cannot be allowed to step into the highest office in the land and literally become the most powerful person on the planet. No. Just. No. I think this has happened because the GOP has splintered in the last 15 years or so. “Without a clear central philosophy, the party is adrift. The Tea Party Republicans started driving a wedge into the heart of the party....The vehement hatred and disrespect displayed for President Obama is embarrassing.” She said that if Trump wins, she can’t imagine what that might mean for Canada. “I’m no political analyst, but a Trump presidency boggles the mind. ‘Make America great again.’ What the hell does that even mean? The man is dangerous, and the hatred he incites is terrifying. If Clinton wins, it’ll be business as usual. Just another crooked

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News – The fate of the Amherst Island wind turbine project is still very much up in the air and as the Environmental Review Tribunal to fight the Windlectric project continues, so does the passion and commitment of island residents. “I have been following the story of the wind turbines, like everyone on the island, and I really feel this is the wrong place for the turbines,” said Tagget BonhamCarter, a resident of the island for the past six years. “I wanted to do something to help and contribute to the cause.” Bonham-Carter started a Go Fund Me page to help fundraise for the legal fees that have been ongoing throughout the tribunal process. More than $225,000 has already been raised, with the majority of that coming from the island’s 400 residents, but more is needed. “We are fighting a multi-national company with very deep pockets and they stand to make millions of dollars off this project. Time and money are nothing to them,” explained Bonham-Carter. “We don’t stand to make anything and we are scraping together whatever we can, so every little bit helps at this point.” While the tribunal is focusing on the harm the turbines will do to the health of islanders or the fate of species at risk like the Blanding’s turtle or the little brown bat, Bonham-Carter is most concerned by the impact the turbines will have on the owl and bird population on the island. “There are lots of strategies people are using to show why the project isn’t right for the island and for me the birds are my reason,” she

said. “They are one of the reasons I wanted to move back to the island. The natural environment and habitat on the island is just incredible. I walk my dog everyday and I saw three snowy owls yesterday.” Because of this love for owls and birds, Bonham-Carter has dubbed her fundraiser ‘Help Save the Owls’ and she hopes community members can identify with the need to protect these creatures and their habitat. “I thought maybe we need to remind people that Amherst Island is known as the national owl capital of North America,” she said. “There are seven different species of owl that live here and make their homes on the island and to think that they won’t be impacted by 26 large wind turbines is unrealistic.” According to Bonham-Carter, if the Windlectric project goes through, four large wind turbines will be erected directly beside the owl woods area of the island. The construction will invade their homes and the turbines themselves will interfere with migratory paths going forward. “Birds aren’t really being discussed in the tribunal, but do we really need to wait until they are a species at risk before we try to protect them too?” she said. “Owls make the island so unique and people come from all over to see the wildlife that is there and it would be a shame to lose that.” Through the Go Fund Me, Bonham-Carter hopes to raise $200,000 for the ongoing legal battle. She also hopes to raise awareness about the project and the overall impact it is already having. “The saddest part has been seeing what this has done to our community. I know that not everyone feels the same way about the project and that has been

difficult,” she said. “I don’t blame either side, I blame the project and the way these projects are handled. We were kind of thrust into all of this and nobody asked for it and we are already suffering.” While she knows that this

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“Who knows how Trump would treat Canada,” said Elliott. “Mrs. Clinton would treat Canada nicely for as long as it beneﬁts her. Senator Sanders is so focused on ‘The one percent’ that international relations with poor countries would probably be better than relations with wealthy countries.” Is there hope? Bernie Sanders seems to give that hope to a lot of people. “To see an old man who doesn’t have an afﬁliation be able to stand up like David against Goliath and throw slingshots at the machine is stimulating to young people,” said Geoff Smith. “I remember in 1968 how young people became so interested in foreign policy and race relations. That’s citizenship. “Sanders is forcing Mrs. Clinton a bit to the left and a bit more toward mainstream America. [Clinton]

represents the upper oligarchy class as well as Trump does. Ironically, this old man [Sanders] is a bit of a conscience, and that is what gives me hope.” Why won’t the historian predict? As he said, anything can happen. “What happens if there’s a signiﬁcant international crisis? What happens if Hillary has a heart attack? What happens if there’s an assassination? There are too many variables.” And remember what happened to Huey Long in 1935, who never made it to election day. It might all come down to how many people in which regions vote on election day. The New York Times recently analyzed the “geography of Trumpism.” There were fascinating ﬁndings. Trump’s major support comes from a non-urban, blue-collar, and angry population. The strongest correlations to Trump support are:

white, with no high school diploma; living in mobile homes; working in “old economy” (agriculture, construction, manufacturing, trade) jobs. Regions where Trump is most popular are areas where there is a high percentage of the population not working. This includes the unemployed, people who have given up looking for work (and aren’t included in unemployment statistics), those who are living at home tending to the house, and those who are disabled and staying at home while receiving government assistance. These are the very people whom Trump is going to, well, screw over if he’s in power. Of interest, race was not a particular strong indicator (except in the combination of white without completing high school) of Trumpsupporting counties. According to the Times report, “There are

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News - Ontario is funding a new project to support the success of Aboriginal learners in the Kingston region. On March 11, MPP for Kingston and the Islands, Sophie Kiwala announced an increase in funding for First Nations, Metis and Inuit learners at both Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College. “Our government has made a clear commitment to learn from the past, build on our success stories and increase our efforts to help aboriginal learners get the education and training they need,” said Kiwala. “We firmly believe that First Nations, Metis and Inuit learners deserve equal access to high quality post-secondary education and skills training programs that will help them get good jobs.” According to Kiwala, this announcement

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In addition to the money for St. Lawrence, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Self-Identification Project will receive $42,719 in 2016-17 to develop improved Aboriginal student self-identification practices and improve the functionality of the existing student records system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently does not have a mechanism that provides students who have chosen not to self-identify when they first apply with the opportunity to do so at any time after they accept their offer,â&#x20AC;? explained Vanessa McCourt, aboriginal advisor and operations manager at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project will work towards creating more opportunities for those students.â&#x20AC;? McCourt explained that the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program will look at current practices used at other schools for the collection, use, and reporting of this kind of data. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to enhance aboriginal learner experience at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as we continue to

grow aboriginal enrolment,â&#x20AC;? said McCourt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope other institutions can use this information to help them learn too.â&#x20AC;? The announcement also worked to highlight the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to modernize Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Assistance Program. The changes to that program, announced with the Ontario Budget, will make average tuition free for more than 150,000 eligible low- and middle-income students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I had been at St. Lawrence or Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the budget announcement was made,â&#x20AC;? said Kiwala who got emotional herself when speaking about the changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have benefited from this and I am so happy for the students that will benefit.â&#x20AC;? Kiwala looks forward to seeing the positive changes that come from the Kickstart program, Self-Identification Project and Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Assistance Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is such a positive announcement for all of the students here, especially aboriginal students and I am so pleased that our province can help so many.â&#x20AC;?

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Ontario. Each group has a goal of sending one kid to camp by raising $2,500. “There has already been a bit of friendly competition going on, especially amongst the Rotary Clubs,” said LeClair. “That is always great to see and we are looking forward to seeing how they progress.” In addition to Easter Seals Week, the organization has been running a paper egg campaign at local retail locations throughout the region. Paper eggs can be purchased for $2 at the checkout and funds go towards sending kids to camp. “They really help us raise awareness,” said LeClair. “Consumers can show their support and ask questions and donate in a really simple way.”

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An auto manufacturer government agreement announced last week has the potential to change the risks of collisions on our roads in a very interesting and polarizing manner. Autonews. com recently announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have completed a deal with major auto companies to make automatic emergency braking systems standard on all vehicles as

of 2022. Automatic emergency braking uses a variety of forward facing sensors on a vehicle that can ‘see’ and ‘recognize’ obstacles such as other vehicles and pedestrians as well as certain fixed items through specialized software. It will warn the driver of an upcoming collision by means of an instrument panel display and if the driver fails to take timely action, it will apply the brakes with enough force to avoid or lessen the collision. NHTSA will require specific speed reduction rates such as 10 mph of deceleration for a vehicle travelling at 25 mph. NHTSA and IIHS have been working for some time to make these systems mandatory but realized that a much quicker course of action would be to achieve

voluntary compliance with a large group of carmakers. The group that have indicated agreement with this plan include Audi, BMW, Fiat-Chrysler Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/ Land Rover, Maserati, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Together they represent 99 per cent of passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. Recent IIHS studies have revealed that automatic emergency braking can reduce collisions by as much as 40 per cent. Currently only about 10 per cent of vehicles sold in the U.S have this feature. This agreement would apply to new vehicles weighing less than 8,500 lbs and heavier units weighing between 8,500 and 10K lbs would

have to comply by 2025. Certain manual transmission equipped vehicles may be given more time for design and engineering of this system. While this agreement is strictly for new vehicles sold in the U.S., it is highly likely that most carmakers will include this feature for Canadian vehicles due to the cost of differentiating vehicles between the two markets and the desirability for this feature on both sides of the border. However there is a major risk in this move. While it will certainly reduce collisions on the part of the vehicles equipped with this technology, it puts them at risk from regular braking vehicles approaching from the rear using only their drivers’ reaction skills to stop them. It has the potential

to increase chain reaction collisions in heavy traffic as a lead vehicle equipped with emergency auto braking will have the capability of reacting much faster than regular vehicles following from behind. Perhaps carmakers will consider putting a bright label on these vehicles to warn other drivers they may stop at any time. “Brian, I read your column on DIY changing your own oil and heard that the Ontario government may be soon prohibiting any work on cars outside of a garage and licensed mechanic (punishable by fine). I can’t find anything else on this online and wondered if you had come across it. Thanks.” Doug Continued on page 23

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I doubt that any government would have the nerve for this kind of legislation and no I haven’t heard of anything on this. But most municipalities have bylaws forbidding such work on residential properties. As with almost all

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Coming this spring - the original (12th year) 3 On 3 youth hockey using the full ice surface. Non-stop, non-contact action with an emphasis on fun! (lots of breakaways). Beginning April 2016 at the invista centre, rona pad in Kingston. Once per week on Wed. evenings for 8 weeks, no weekends. Cost: $150. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. 6 - 7 p.m. Ice time for 8-12 year olds. 7 - 8 p.m. Ice time for teens & young adults.Preregistration required by phone. For further information. Contact Steve at 613-389-1606. Or e-mail timmyrevell@gmail.com. Kingston Archery Club - Spring Lessons. Eight one hour lessons for beginners and advanced beginners, starting April 16 to June 11. At the indoor range at 236 Nelson St. at Princess (St. Luke’s Hall). All equipment is supplied. For more information contact us at info@kingstonarcheryclub. org and to register online go to kingstonarcheryclub.org. Get your Feet Wet: Understanding our Wetlands. With wetland specialists Dan Mansell and Angus Norman, March 31 7 p.m. at the Invista Community Centre, 1350 Gardiners Road, Kingston. All are welcome at no cost, donations gratefully accepted. Hosted by Frontenac Stewardship Foundation. For information, bcolman@live. com or 613-483-4033. Attention: All serving or retired Military/RCMP members & their dependents. The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Service Officer, Patricia Royle will be visiting Branch 496 Sydenham the week of March 21. Anyone wishing information on pensions, disabilities, benevolent fund assistance or other related matters are asked to contact Branch 496 at 613376-6808 or Erl Kish at 613-542-4349 for an appointment. Sir John Stainer oratorio, “The Crucifixion” will be presented by community choir, led by Brad Barbeau accompanied by Brian Jackson. March 25 (Good Friday) at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham.

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(613-354-6528) or Vic Smith (613379-9972). Rideau Trail Hike Saturday March 26 Cataraqui Trail. Level 1, moderate pace, 16 kms. Hwy 15 to Chaffey’s Lock and return. Lunch at the locks. Gas $4 Depart Canadian Tire parking lot along Bath Rd at 9 a.m. Leader: John 613 382 4778 or email: cornish@kos.net Frontenac Farmer’s Market Easter Market - Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prince Charles Public School (indoors) 6875 Highway 38, Verona All local farm products, meats, preserves, home baking, local artisans. www.frontenacfarmersmarket.ca What’s Up, Cupcake? March is Cupcake Month at the Gananoque & District Humane Society. To help us raise funds would you either bake cupcakes and share with friends or co-workers for donations, or buy where you see them offered. Or order made-from scratch cupcakes from the GDHS menu: Chocolate, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice, Mocha, Toasted Coconut, Carrot Cake. For more info or to order contact Arlene, 613-923-1953. Planning an Opera Season Thursday, March 31, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn from the experts how a season is planned and brought to the public. Speakers from the Canadian Opera Company on: The Upcoming COC Season; COC’s Education Department; Guilds and special offerings from the Box Office. Brought to you by the Seniors Association and the Kingston Opera Guild. $7/presentation only; $13/presentation & light meal following. 56 Francis St, 613.548.7810. Kingston and District Branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada will meet on Saturday, March 26th at St. Paul’s Anglican hall, Montreal & Queen Streets. The meeting is at 1:00 pm, with speaker Brandt Zatterberg UE, “Loyalist Landings on the Bay of Quinte”. Visitors are always welcome, including for our optional sandwich and squares

lunch prior to the meeting – arrive from 11:30 a.m. for noon lunch, $3.50 if not bringing food. For further info call Carol at 613-546-2256. Learn about Lifeline Medical Alarms Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) Lifeline is a non-profit organization helping people live independently and safely in their homes. If you or a loved one experience a medical emergency, time is of the essence. Lifeline can help by connecting you to the right help for your particular situation 24 hours a day; 365 days a year at the push of a button. As the only charitable non-profit provider we want to inform and educate people on the benefits of a Medical Alarm System without any pressure. If you, your social group or organisation would like to learn more during a short presentation please call CPHC on (613) 542-9643. Accessibility Features on the iPad Presenter: Joanne Borges, Limestone District School Board. Hands on information session on accessing features on the iPad that assist learning in the classroom and at home. Parents and students welcome. More info: www.ldakingston. com 613-546-8524 ldak@ldakingston.com. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Bath Legion at Millhaven - Friday, March 25 - Friday lunch at the Legion, Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bath Legion. Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30pm, Bath Legion - Everyone welcome. Legion 560 - Friday, March 25 Kirkham’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome.Saturday, March 26 - Jeff Code & Silver Wings will entertain from 8 to 12 in the Big Hall with a $7 cover for everyone. Everyone’s welcome. Seedlings for sale - Attention lot owners. Prince Charles Public School in Verona is selling six varieties of seedlings as a fundraiser to pay for new playground equipment. Cost is $2 a tree. Quantities are limited so order early by calling the school at 613-374-2003 or online at http://princecharles.limestone.

on.ca. We will email you when you can pay and pick up for your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles is a certified EcoSchool at the gold level for its environmental programs. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – March 25 Discussion: “Moderation” Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@ kingston.net 613-634-0767. Kingston Townsmen Chorus Invitation. Are you a male adult or adolescent who likes to sing? Want to hook up with a friendly, exciting, a cappella singing group, where all that matters is you can sing on note and on key, and are willing to learn to sing one of four parts in some new songs? If so, please join us on any Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. (with special practices on Saturday) at the Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rodgers Drive. For more information, please contact:613 777 8188; kingston.townsmen@gmail. c o m ; w w w. K i n g s t o n To w n s m e n . com;www.facebook.com/kingstontownsmen. KSOA’s Window Art Gallery, Victoria @Princess, proudly presents the Kingston Photography Club’s Annual Juried Show and Sale, March 30 - April 24. Reception: Sunday, April 3, 1 - 4 p.m. “Messy Church” at Glenburnie United Church (1028 Unity Rd.) from 5:00 pm until 7:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month (April 1, May 6, June 3). There will be crafts for children, a story and songs in worship, a meal shared, time to visit with neighbours, and dessert! For more information call 613-542-4773 or email: gucminister@ gmail.com. Cataraqui Canoe Club Saturday, April 2: Lower Salmon River Paddle 12km, mostly fastwater and Class-1-2 whitewater in a scenic cedar-fringed glen, usually with several good surfingwaves. Two short portages around weirs. Afternoon highlights will be Buttermilk Falls and the Weeping Wall. Call 613 389-4459. For a full listing of upcoming events and more information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

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Holy Saturday, between 8 - 12 Prayer Vigil Easter Sunday, 10:00 Word & Sacrament

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Friday March 25 Saturday March 26 Sunday March 27 Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Day 11:00am Liturgy of the 8:00pm Great Vigil 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Cross, preceded by of Easter, Book of Common Prayer Procession of the Cross with Holy Baptism, 10:30am Choral from St. Paul’s Church, Confirmation, and Choral Eucharist with Queen Street at 10am Eucharist brass

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MEAT CUTTER NEEDED Five years’ experience required, as well as extensive knowledge of breaking lamb, beef, game meats and pork. Butcher certificate. Management skills and excellent customer service skills essential. Please visit us at either of our 1689 Bath Road (Lasalle Park Plaza) or 224 Wellington Street locations with your resume, before April 15th, to be considered. Thank you.

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Weigh Scale Clerk Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment? We are a local Construction Company looking for a Weigh Scale Clerk. This is a seasonal position based at our Battersea Ontario location. Primary Responsibilities: • Weighing inbound and outbound trucks on scale • Enter appropriate data into computer to print customer tickets • Collect COD’s and process payments • Radio communication with truck drivers and loader operators to ensure proper material and weights are loaded on customer trucks • Dispatch customer orders as required to meet delivery schedules • Answer phones and assist with walk in customers • Clerical duties such as filing and maintaining customer records • Support office staff and manager as required • Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Safety oriented • Basic computer skills • Ability to multi task and prioritize work load • Superior accuracy and analytical skills • Accounting or Bookkeeping experience is an asset • Experience with Wintik software preferred but not required • Valid driver’s license This positon may also provide coverage to other locations as needed. Please submit your resume by 4:00 pm March 30, 2016 to: careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or mail to: G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited P.O. Box 70 Athens, ON K0E 1B0 G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. WANTED

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Kingston/Barriefield: 4 bedroom immaculate, like new, spacious bungalow, garage, McCallum Street, $339,000. Brockville: Long Beach, large bungalow, double garage, finished basement. Inground pool, landscaped lot. Bargain $185,900 or trade for your property. Mallorytown: Leeds Road #5, like new, 2400 sq ft incomplete shell home & garage, wooded lot. $74,900. Viceroy Style Majestic Log Waterfront Home on 4 wooded acres on 13 Island Lake.. Motivated seller. $263,900.

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Cruickshank Construction Limited, a leading Road/Bridge builder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario will be holding a Job Fair in Kingston, Ontario

Job Fair Saturday April 2, 2016 Invista Centre – Meeting Room C 1350 Gardiners Road Kingston, Ontario K7P 2Y2 9:00AM – 1:00PM

There’s We are currently looking for the following positions: - Supervisors - Heavy Equipment Operators - Lead Hands/Foreman - Form Setters/Skilled Carpenters

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Saturday, April 2nd 2016 at 11:00 a.m. To be held on site at civic #2586 Cty Rd 6, Yarker, ON From Hwy 401 take Odessa Exit #599, Cty Rd 6 (Old Witon Rd.), travel North approx. 11 kms. Watch for signs Tractor: Kubota 9540 4WD with M30 QA front end loader, material bucket, AC & Shuttle shift (only 2953 hrs, tractor bought new on farm, one owner, one operator, must be seen!!) Machinery & Farm Related Items To Incl.: NH 489 haybine (very nice), NH 55 side delivery rake, NI 484 4ftx5ft soft core round baler, 24ft round bale rack on 10 tonne double reach Martin wagon (like new), small hay wagon, hay crimper, JD 40 manure spreader with end-gate, 3 furrow Kneverland plow, 10 ft hyd disk, 4 section spike harrow, heavy smooth 18ft land roller on wheels, gravity box and wagon, 8ft double auger snow blower with hyd chute, fert speader, 2 12.4.36 tractor tires on JD rims, horse drawn cultivator, horse drawn rake, 5 round bale feeders, 16 ft grain auger (like new), Creep feeder (like new), 2 Rubbermaid stock tanks, 2 galvanized stock tanks, set of farm scales, 200 gal fuel tank with hand pump, set of 36 inch tractor chains, cattle grain feeder, qty of used plywood, qty of used tin, assort of used lumber, wheel barrow, expect one load of small farm related items. Plan To Attend On Time For This Auction Will Not Exceed 1.5 hours Canteen & Washroom Owner & Auctioneers Not Responsible For Loss Or Accident Terms: Cash or good Cheque with proper I.D. Prop: The estate of the late Gordon Sager Auctioneers & Sale Managers Tom Harrison Erinsville, ON 613-379-1006 613-813-2044 Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 613-551-1164 www.theauctionfever.com

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HUGE 4 DAY UNRESERVED LIQUIDATION AUCTION SALE OVER $700,000.00 OF INVENTORY

for Gananoque Rent-All Ltd. & Country Depot to be held on site @ 825 Stone Street North, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z7 from Hwy 401 take Hwy 32 south to site on 4 consecutive Saturdays Apr., 9, 16, 23, 30/16 @ 9 am each day (bring a lawnchair). Clip & Save Upcoming Ads. Visit website jimhandsauction.com for photos & detailed listings. Day 1 - Skidsteer, Heavy Equip’t. 2013/2015 Chevy Trucks. Trailers. Heavy, Lawn, Garden & Small Equip’t. Scaffolding. Chainsaws. Generators. Power Tools. Hardware & more. Day 2 - 140 (+/-) New Guns. Ammo. Sporting Goods. Fishing Gear. Clothing/Footwear. Lawn, Garden & Small Equip’t. Generators. Chainsaws. Hardware & more. Day 3 - Lawn, Garden & Small Equip’t. Plumbing. Electrical. Chainsaws. Generators & more. Day 4 - Forklift. Hwy Trailers. Generators. Shelving. Hardware. Office Equip’t & more. This auction sale is all-encompassing, offering many costeffective materials to the commercial & residential fields. Mostly new merchandise but be rest assured that the used equip’t has always been meticulously serviced. The new equipment carries most warranties. All 4 days offer high-end merchandise. The Schur’s, proprietors for 33 years, are retiring. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering

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from the laundry and help to maintain a humid environment, which also serves to cut down on static. Some websites recommend using 6 dryer balls at a time. I’ve only used three, and they work fine. The first time you use them, you have to get used to the sound of them bouncing around inside the dryer. After one or two loads of clothing, the bop bop bopping becomes a funky background noise. It’s the pleasant rhythm of natural drying, minus dangerous toxins. Sally Bowen explained that the creation of the dryer balls starts with a tightly wound core of leftover tads of yarn. “That’s how we use up our orphan yarn,” she said. “Our grandsons did a workshop in the primary class on the island. They got all the kids in the class winding core balls, and then they took needles and did felting. They taught the teachers to do it. They kept warning them not to hit the balls to hard, but they broke 18 of 18 needles.” She said that it takes needle felting skills to create the balls. “The wool grabs onto itself and forms felted layers. It you hit wool with sharp needles, it condenses. You do this for several layers until we’re convinced it’s tight and hard enough.” A punch with five needles is used, followed by decoration with hand needle felting. Continued on page 33

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King Con brings Stormtroopers, Daleks, Ghostbusters and more to Kingston Fans of science fiction, comic books, board games, fantasy, Anime and more came out to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library March 11-13 for King Con. This year marked the library’s second year running the convention and it attracted quite the crowd. “We’ve had over 1000 people through the door so far and still counting,” said Kimberly Sutherland-Mills, manager of programming and outreach at KFPL on Saturday afternoon. “This year, we expanded by a few days and we also created more partnerships with groups like the Kingston Frontenacs and invited more vendors and the turn out has been great.”

The event featured a board game area, escape rooms and photo ops on the lower level of KFPL’s central branch while vendor spaces, workshops and question and answer sessions with artists took over the upper level. With so much going on, the convention definitely had something for everyone. “I think it draws on a lot of different fandoms,” said Sutherland-Mills. “There are people who really love comics or science fiction or people who love to play games and this brings them all together. It is great to see everyone coming together and having a great time.”

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Additional police resources deployed to St. Patrick’s Day revelries in University District By Cris Vilela

News - Thousands of students lined the streets of the University District - particularly Aberdeen, Brock, University and Earl Streets - for St. Patrick’s Day revelries on March 17. Things got a little out of hand by mid-afternoon before being gradually brought under control by Kingston Police ofﬁcers, who deployed additional resources to the district shortly after 2 p.m. The threat of rain and colder temperatures moved in between 4 and 5 p.m. At that point, the parties broke up or moved in doors. Little further disturbance was reported, though the streets were

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Dryer fabric softener sheets also do the trick, but they use a combination of dangerous chemicals on polyester sheets. A University of Washington study indicated that scented laundry products use toxic or hazardous chemicals that aren’t included on the label. These chemicals include: alpha-terpineol, known to contribute to central nervous systems disorders; benzyl alcohol, related to headaches, nausea, and dizziness; camphor, which is on the US EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Central nervous system stimulant, causes dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles, and convulsions; chloroform, a carcinogenic neurotoxin, also on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list; ethyl acetate, a cause of headaches, and on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list; linalool, related to central nervous system disorders; and pentane, which causes headaches, nausea, dizziness and loss of consciousness. As long ago as 1991, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published documents indicating that liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets contain carcinogens. And to heighten the problem, these products are designed to leave chemicals in clothing and not be rinsed away in the wash water. The chemicals lubricate clothing so they

will feel softer. All of those toxic chemicals from the fabric sheets are spread over the clean laundry and it then gets transferred to our skin. What goes onto the skin, gets absorbed into the body. Who wants to be rolling around in toxic chemicals? Well, aside from my dimwit dogs, who loved to roll in the fabric softener sheets when I used to use them. I’d bring up laundry from the basement and those sheets would fall on the floor, providing endless sensuous moments for the dogs who would rub and roll around on the fabric softener sheets all over the room. So if you’d like to try an alternative to those little sheets of toxins, try out dryer balls made from wool. “Wool from the sheep is washed,” said Bowen. “It’s as ethical and renewable as it can be.” She predicts the balls should last at least a year, sometimes much longer, depending on how much laundry you do. When the balls eventually wear out, they can go into compost. If you’d like to pick up some woollen dryer balls, as well as an array or other wool supplies like yarn, comforters, blankets and clothing, take a trip out to Topsy Farms on Amherst Island. It’s always a wonderful experience. Right now, it’s an exciting time

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Two light taps on the door. I counted them. And then the door opened, and Miss Crosby, right in the middle of reading the Beatitudes, closed the Bible and put it on her desk. She, ramrod straight, nodded to us, and as one, the entire Northcote School enrolment rose and stood staring ahead at the front blackboard. Not a head turned, but we knew without a doubt, the Inspector had come to make a call! We were all in awe of the Inspector, and knew Miss Crosby too, had for him the greatest respect, mixed in with a bit of fear. It was the Inspector who decided if the school was being run in proper fashion, and if the teacher was doing her job. After all she was being paid $250 a year! He walked right up to the front of the room, shook hands with Miss Crosby, who gave the slightest of nods, and in our best stage voices, we said, as if we were singing the words in the church choir, “Good Morning, Inspector.” He smiled out at us, a gold tooth glittering when it caught the rays of the morning sun through the east window. I could see Cecil’s ears move up and down, a talent he had, but which had to be kept in check since Miss Crosby frowned on such behaviour. Especially in front of the Inspector! I immediately got a pain in the pit of my stomach. He would be examining every last scribbler, desk drawer, listen to us read, and what I dreaded most of all, he would fire a question to whomever he had in his eyesight, and delve into every subject we took at the Northcote School. These questions could be about arithmetic, which scared the daylights out of me since that was one of my poorest subjects, or he could ask you to name the townships in Renfrew County. So we just had to sit it out, and wait. Miss Crosby examined our desk drawers at least once a week, so I knew he would find no fault there. Our books had to be neatly piled, and our pencils, ruler and eraser all in a neat pile or else we would have to take the entire drawer out, wipe it out with a cloth, and under her scrutiny neatly pack the drawer again. The Inspector and Miss Crosby were talking in whispers at the front of the room, and occasionally they would cast an eye down on us, who were sitting there shaking in our shoes. Then the questions began. Of course, bad Marguirite was dying to be singled out and asked a question, and she was squirming in her seat like she had ants in her pants. But the Inspector ignored her, and picked out my friend Joyce and then Velma, both of whom were smart as whips, and I could see Miss Crosby’s shoulders relax. They had no trouble answering the questions, and he then moved to the senior classes, and seemed satisfied that they too had been ably taught by Miss Crosby. He pulled his watch out of his vest pocket, took note of the time, shook Miss Crosby’s hand, nodded to us, and headed for his coat at the back door. For several minutes Miss Crosby just stood at her desk. She would flicker her eyelids a bit, and I knew without a doubt she was silently giving up a prayer of thanks. It was coming on to lunchtime, and we had yet to have our morning recess. Miss

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