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It may have been St. Patrick’s Day, but the luck of the Irish had nothing to do with the Frontenac Flyers taking the Ontario Minor Hockey League Novice East CC-C championships on Friday, March 17. Having travelled all the way back to Wasaga Beach for the second time in as many weeks, the Frontenac Flyers Novice team had one win and one loss against the Wasaga Beach Stars, but a triumphant victory of 9-0 clinched the win and secured the championship for the Flyers. The team appeared at the South Frontenac council meeting on Tuesday, March 20, where they were formally congratulated by Mayor Ron Vandewal and council members, and presented with a certifi cate to go along with their two trophies and their red championship hats that the seven- and eight-year-old boys proudly wore into council chambers. The win marks the first championship victory in over two decades, Vandewal remarked, before congratulating each player and the coaching staff of Jamie Craig and Don Rowat and trainer Craig Consack. The Flyers will add their name to the Lou Jefferies trophy to ensure their triumph goes down in history.

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New festival aims to celebrate Sydenham, South Frontenac BY TORI STAFFORD

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News – After a few years of feeling as though Sydenham and South Frontenac didn’t have an annual event unique to the area, a group of active and proud community members have solved that problem. As a means of celebrating the active outdoor life style, strong community and rich history of the area, the first annual Lakes and Trails Festival will take place this summer at the newly renovated Point Park in Sydenham. Organized by South Frontenac Rides, the Sydenham Canoe Club and a number of area residents, the

festival will be a day of that’s fun for the whole family, with opportunities for walking, biking and paddling throughout the day. “We thought that one of the things that Sydenham has going for it is the trails and the lake, so we decided to set up a festival around those sites and the activities that are associated with them,” said Helen Parfitt of the Sydenham Canoe Club. Those from the area and beyond are encouraged to come out with their bikes, canoes, kayaks, swimsuits and/or walking shoes to take part in some of the walking, cycling and paddling activities taking place on the lake, and

on both the Cataraqui and K&amp;P Trail. A cycle skills course and a bike repair station will be on site for all cycling enthusiasts, and a dragon boat as well as canoes and kayaks provided by the Canoe Club will be available for those who’d like to trying their hand at paddling. Additionally, an accessible historic walking tour will take place, allowing attendees to walk at their own pace from site to site. A local history expert will be located at each stop and will share information on that specific site, Parfitt explained. “It should be really interesting,” she said, noting that many of the sites people are familiar with in Sydenham have interesting histories

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Herds of residents fi nd out more about goats and goat farmin BY TORI STAFFORD

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News – More than 200 people filed in and out of the auditorium at Fairmount Home for three information sessions over the course of one day (March 23), all with the same focus: goats. Hosted by Frontenac County and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, the sessions centred around the goat farming industry in Ontario. Local goat milk production is being encouraged as the demand for goat milk is forecasted to increase with the opening of the new Feihe International infant formula plant in Kingston. The County and Kingston EcDev felt it was important to offer local residents a “baseline of information” regarding goat farming due to the growing interest in the industry locally since the Feihe project was announced, said Richard Allen, manager of economic development for Frontenac County.

“The sessions are all full, and it’s going really well,” Allen said on a break between the information sessions. “We’re definitely going to have over 220 people here today learning about goats and goat milk, and I think it’s been a very educational experience for those people who have been here so far.” Each of the three two-hour information sessions saw a series of speakers discussing different aspects of goat farming. Allen and Frontenac County Warden Ron Vandewal addressed the groups, as did Carey Bidtnes, a business development officer for Kingston EcDev, but, as Allen pointed out, it was the team of experts from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) who offered up the data and information people were eager to learn about. “Certainly, we aren’t the experts,” Allen said with a laugh. “We are the people who are trying to help facilitate the opportunity. Bringing the experts in and having some of the

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Maple Weekend returns to Sharbot Lake BY TORI STAFFORD

property where they produced syrup mainly for their own consumption, Darlene explained, noting that the syrup season normalNothing marks the start of spring quite ly coincides with a part of spring that’s not like a trip to a sugar bush, something the particularly active for most farm operations. Conboy family celebrates annually with their Nowadays, most maple syrup production is left to the professionals, like the Conboys, Maple Weekend events. With nearly 6,000 taps on their property, but the Canadian tradition of going out to the Conboy family members are all actively learn about maple syrup production lives on collecting and boiling the sweet sap as part of through events like Maple Weekend. This year’s events will include walking their earliest season to date. “We boiled very early and we made syrup tours, door prizes, making maple taffy on the earliest we ever have this year,” said Dar- snow, product tastings and a boiling demlene Conboy, whose husband, George, was onstration, including the use of a traditional born into the family’s maple syrup produc- open fire and potash kettle. Additionally, the Frontenac Blades will perform an axe throwtion legacy. “It’s probably the most syrup we’ve ever ing demonstration on one of the two days, weather permitting, and Tim Cota’s mobile made in February.” And the Conboys certainly know their catering will be on site featuring maple syrup maple syrup. Darlene and George have spent inspired menu items. Many of the Conboy nearly 40 years in the business, and the main maple products will be available for sale as part of their farm has been in the Conboy well, including maple butter, maple candy, family for over 140 years. Maple syrup pro- maple jelly and, of course, maple syrup. The event takes place for two days, rain or duction is a passion that’s been passed on to their four sons, Trevor, Jason, Ryan and Dev- shine, and appropriate footwear is suggested on, and one the family decided to share even for the muddy season that comes along with more with the community when they hosted the maple harvest. All are welcome, and the weekend promises to sweeten your spring retheir first Maple Weekend events. “We just thought it would be a good idea gardless of the weather. Conboy Farm is loto let people be more aware of what’s going cated at 2559 Bell Line Road in Sharbot Lake, on and how maple syrup is produced,” said and Maple Weekend takes place April 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit Darlene. “Especially since there are not a lot of syr- the Conboy’s website at www.conboymapleup producers around in this particular area.” syrup.com, or follow them on Facebook and George, Jason and Darlene, along with the rest of the Conboy family, welcome the public Years ago, it was common for most farms Twitter. to their farm for Maple Weekend, running this year April 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to have their own small sugar bush on the Submitted photo

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Craig explained that the birth of new goats requires all farmhands on deck, and that it is of utmost importance to ensure kids are getting enough colostrum and at the right time. Because kidding season is so busy, it is the ideal time for those interested in goat farming to volunteer at working goat farms, Craig expressed – it is through the first-hand experience that those looking to enter the industry can really learn about all the aspects one needs to consider. Currently, goat herds in Ontario can range in size from 250 heads, which Wilman suggests is a good number to start with, to 1,000 heads. While the milking process for goats is basically the same as it is for cattle, Wilman noted it requires approximately 10 goats to yield the same milk volume as one cow would produce, so a larger herd is required to produce a decent baseline quantity. And the demand for goat milk is only going up, he said. “There’s been a huge interest in Richard Allen, manager of economic development for Frontenac Coun- goat milk in the last 3-5 years, we’ve ty, said the goat information sessions hosted by the County and KEDCO seen a tremendous growth in the on Thursday, Mar. 23 went very well, and that those people interested number of producers, and in the volume of milk,” said Wilman. in goat farming should stay tuned for more relevant events in the fu“This planned plant here for ture. Tori Stafford/Metroland Kingston is certainly exciting for the

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Over 220 people attended the three information sessions on goats and goat farming hosted by Frontenac County and KEDCO on Thursday, Mar. 23. Submitted photo Kingston area, and, with it being 5 to 7 years out before they’re going to start accepting goat milk, it gives us all a little bit of time to do some research and fi gure out just how we’re going to meet that demand.” Allen said that is exactly what the County and KEDCO hope to help foster moving forward. “Because of the popularity of these sessions, we’ll look at doing some other sessions in some of the neighbouring counties… We cer-

tainly want to work with our regional partners to get the word out,” he said. “We’re going to look at what we can do to help encourage more specifi c training and more specific education opportunities on certain elements of goat farming down the road, but we need to build the partnerships with the experts who can help us with that… Stay tuned, there is more coming.”

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My beloved mini-me If you were to ask anyone who knows me well to describe me, they would probably say something like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollie is the kind of person who will dress up as a Von Trapp to go to a singalong screening of The Sound of Music.â&#x20AC;? And this would be an accurate description, not only because this is in fact something I have done, but also because, as much as I like to pretend that my biggest passion in life is great literature, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really movies. And musicals. And especially movies that are also musicals. One of my more selfish parenthood dreams has always been to have a protĂŠgĂŠ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a daughter who looks up to me as a young and hip, yet wise, mama who is here to guide her on how to have good taste and be happy in life. So imagine my satisfaction when Summer came home from a trip to Toronto with my mom with a Princess Belle dress, and announced that she wanted to wear it to the theatre to see the new

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Could Big Bird or Elmo be the next casualties of the Trump administration? Amidst the claims of wiretapping, the travel bans, trips to Mar-a-Lago and the late night tweets, one impending casualty of the Trump administration may not be getting the attention it deserves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sesame Street. President Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed budget would eliminate millions of dollars in federal funding for PBS and NPR stations and eliminate all funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which received $445 million in the current fiscal year. NPR and PBS as well as about 1,500 local affiliates, rely on this funding and while that money doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go directly to produce popular shows like Sesame Street, the shows help keep them in business. White House budget director Mick Mulvaney last week said the move comes down to practicality: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you start looking at places that we reduce spending, one of the questions we asked was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can we really continue to ask a coal miner in West Virginia or a single mom in Detroit to pay for these programs?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The answer was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We can ask them to pay for defense, and we will, but we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask them to continue to pay for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.â&#x20AC;? PBS, which broadcasts Sesame Street, would likely suffer the most from the cuts and the greatest impact would be on rural areas, which are usually more expensive to broadcast in. Community members across the United States have already expressed their frustration with these cuts and several protests have taken place and will likely continue to take place. Last week, a video depicting Elmo being fired by Donald Trump went viral on the Internet and while it was entertaining, the scenario is not.Â This entire situation may not have that big of an impact here in Canada, but that depends on how far the cuts go. Over the years we have had our share of governmental cuts to the arts and even the CBC and TVO. It is a frustrating situation, especially when it involves quality and educational programming. If PBS canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to keep the lights on at the station then how can they broadcast Big Bird and friends for children to watch? And what is childhood without learning how to get to Sesame Street?Â Â

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Frontenac Islands seniors project moving carefully forward BY MARGARET KNOTT

Frontenac Islands will award a contract for the seniors apartment project on Wolfe Island to Wemp and Smith Construction Ltd. All procedures, processes and documents are completed for the sale, transfer and registration of the land from Scarthingmoor Farms to the township. A rather exciting time for the committee, that is working hard to see this project become a reality. The land is located in the area east of the medical clinic and emergency services building, and at the south end of Division Street. Following the passage of the bylaw at the March meeting of council to regulate events, Councillor Barbara Springgay reminded council of the amount of waste and recycling material that ends up at the island’s waste site following these special events, and the costs involved in its disposal. May Etmanskie, Waste Recycling Depot Manager, wanted to know why there was no fee for waste from special events, a situation she believes needs to be dealt with. “It’s not the taxpayer who should bear the costs for all the extra waste,” she said. Council will review the transfer site bylaw for cost recovery options. (FYI: The event application form takes into account wheth-

er an event is organized by a ‘not for profit’ group, or events are focused on community groups.) In other Business: Howe Island Garden Buds: A letter to council from their president, Shelagh McDonald, she described their Foot Ferry Gardening project, the work accomplished with “in kind” funding, received from the township, and included a refund cheque. Councillor Higgs expressed great satisfaction with their initiative and the beautiful work they have accomplished at the both the county and foot ferry docks, and asked that the township do the same. * Council expressed support for the ‘Moratorium on School Closures’ and will do so by resolution. Councillor Springgay noted the loss of specialized programs in rural schools is unfairly drawing children to city schools. * The township will once again raise concerns with Kingston’s Mayor Patterson regarding the timing of the street lights at Barack and Ontario, with a request to allow a direct flow of island traffic into the city when the Wolfe Islander III unloads. * Councillor Grant wants thanks extended to Don Eves on Simcoe Island, for all he does for people there. “Most don’t realize he is not paid for it,” he said. As the meeting drew to a close, Mayor

South Frontenac Council members collectively paid nearly $180k in 2016 BY TORI STAFFORD

cluding his $12,128.94 honorarium, $1,000 in conference per diem, and $2,800 for meetings; Schjerning's compensation was second News – Over the course of 2016, May- lowest on the list, higher only than the late or Vandewal and the eight councillors of Councillor William Robinson's, whose toSouth Frontenac were collectively paid tal payment of $10,045.28 only included $179,275.71, according to a report from the his $9,570.28 honorarium, and $475 in ‘other’ payments. Vandewal’s total came in township treasurer. As per the Municipal Act, South Fronte- $14,011.62 higher than that of Schjerning. Perhaps most striking of the numbers listnac Council received a report of the remuneration and expenses paid to Council mem- ed is that paid to Councillor Alan Revill in bers for 2016 at their meeting on Tuesday, mileage. Revill was paid $4,307.60 in mileMarch 21. The report contains an itemized age for the 2016 year, just over $1,800 more statement of the earnings of each councillor than Vandewal, who was paid the secondand the mayor, which is broken down into most for mileage, and a whopping $4,015.55 five categories: meetings, honorarium, con- more than Schjerning, who was only paid $292.05 in mileage. ference per diem, mileage, and ‘other.’ Deputy Mayor Ross Sutherland re“Payments under ‘other’ consist primarily of communication and travel expenses,” the ceived $21,593.94, $14,061.42 of which is made up by his honorarium. Despite havreport reads. “The communication allowance is paid at ing a higher honorarium as Deputy Mayor, the same time as the honorarium at a rate of Sutherland received less in total than Revill by $2,787.11. Revill received $24, 381.05, $50 per month.” Topping out the remunerations for 2016, $5,4530 of which was for meetings, and Mayor Vandewal was paid $31,144.34, $1,494.51 was for ‘other’ expenses. Finishing off the annual remunerawell over $6,500 more than the next highest paid member of council. Of that total, tion and expenses list, Councillor Patricia $26,315.79 made up Vandewal’s honorari- Barr received $19,521.74; Councillor John um, with $1,700 in conference per diem, and McDougall received $18,759; Councillor $631 in ‘other’ expenses. The mayor’s totals Norman Roberts received $18,674.06; and Councillor Ron Sleeth received $18,022.79. listed $0 for meetings. Councillor Mark Schjerning’s remuneration and expenses came to $17,132.72 in-

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Denis Doyle brought council’s attention to concerns he has with regard to Bill 68 — Modernizing Municipal Legislation and its many Acts (Conflict of Interest, Municipal Elections, etc.). He said the proposed changes will impose even greater restrictions than already exist for smaller municipalities. “The province is making it even more difficult for council and committee members to serve at all,” Doyle said. “With all this bureaucracy, why would anyone want to volunteer to serve on a committee, or to run for council for that matter. I think we should pull back and maybe work with the county to make our concerns particularly for small municipalities such as ours known,” he concluded. 2. A community mourns: Every death in the small Wolfe Island community has a ripple effect, an effect that surely verifies an expression I heard when we moved here. “Everyone is related to everybody!.” And if not a direct relative, we are drawn together in other ways. Most everyone knows everyone else because we see them in the village, at the store, the post office, the library, the restaurants, local events, at church, in the lineup and “on the boat. They remain in our memory as islanders, relatives, family, neighbours, friends or acquaintances. So to lose five islanders in a short period of time,

through accidents and illness has touched us all one way or another. Many islanders will also remember in their prayers Monsignor Don Clement who died recently who served as administrator of the Sacred Heart Parish when it was without a pastor. Around Town: The WI Community Medical Clinic reminds you that there are now two, Nurse Practitioner led walk-in clinics held weekly, Tuesday 4:30 to 6:15 p.m., with NP Emma Hughes and Thursdays with NP Karen Fisher, 5:30 to 6:15 pm. The cost to the clinic for these valuable services is approaching $20,000 per year, which represents a big effort by the clinic board and the volunteers who act as receptionists. The costs are achieved through fundraising, and donations. Islanders who have not yet met the NPs are encouraged to use these services when they need some after-hours care. Bring your OHIP card. Their AGM is coming up on May 30th. The board would welcome your ideas for the future of the clinic. For your information, Dr. Russell continues to meet with her patients, by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. She is no longer holding an after-hours walk-in clinic. Coming Events: Frontenac Islands Council meets on Howe Island Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRONTENAC ISLANDS Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2017, at the Township of Frontenac Islands Municipal Office, 1191 Road 96, Wolfe Island Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 1191 Road 96, Wolfe Island. Description of Land: Roll No. 10 01 010 030 04700 0000; PART OF PIN 36316-0079(R); Part of the East Half Lot 2 Concession 10 and Part of Lot 2 Concession 11, South of the Baseline, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 13R-7665, in the Geographic Township of Wolfe Island, in the Township of Frontenac Islands, in the County of Frontenac. Subject to a Right-of-Way in common with others entitled thereto over, along and upon Part 1 on Reference Plan 13R-7665 as in Instrument No. FR462990; File No. 14-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $40,103.16 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Carol Dwyre Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands 1191 Road 96 P.O. Box 130 Wolfe Island ON KOH 2YO 613-544-6348 (Howe Island office) cdwyre@kos. net 613-385-2216 (Wolfe Island office) dplumley@kos.net Frontenac Gazette - Thursday, March 30, 2017

Countryside candidate hopes to bring ‘interactive democracy’ to the district munity and we all get along, and we established four base rules: nobody can disrespect anybody else; nobody can harm an animal; nobody can Offi cially, Scott Burton and his wife became vandalize or harm the environment; and everypermanent residents of Kingston just over a one must plant a tree and maintain it while they year ago, but their connection to the city goes are on the property. Beyond all that, people can help themselves to anything.” back much further. Burton believes that people should be trusted “Rideau Acres Campground has been in our lives for about 20 years now. We rented a cot- and practice self-governance, and he hopes to tage on the ground one summer and fell in love apply this approach as councillor of Countrywith the area and kept coming back,” explained side as well. He hopes to bring information to Burton. “And then a few years ago, we had the his constituents from council, but when it comes opportunity to purchase the campground, and to making decisions, he wants everyone in the district to be responsible. we jumped on it.” “Questions would be put to the community Burton and his wife renamed the campground Summer Rideau, and for about four through a communication infrastructure, and years, they commuted from Kitchener to take the representative of the district would have a care of the property. They spent each summer single vote, just like anyone else,” he explained. there, but decided last year that it would be best “Then the outcome of that overall vote is what gets delivered to the table. It wouldn’t matter to move to Kingston permanently. “I own a tech consulting firm called Dolphin what I think is right or wrong; it is about what Digital Technologies, so we decided to relocate the community wants.” In this approach, Burton hopes to give a the company to Kingston, too,” said Burton. “It made a lot of sense, and we got to the point voice back to many constituents in Countryside. “I want people to know that they are particiwhere we needed to decided where our future pants and that they are being heard,” he said. was.” Now, with the relocation complete, Burton “It is a long way from Countryside to council also wants to get more involved more in the and a long way back, and in that, it is easy for community. When the opportunity to run in the people to feel that their voice is lost in that disCountryside byelection came up, he felt it was tance. I want to give that voice back.” Burton also feels that the best way to get to the perfect opportunity. “I have always been involved in community know his constituents is to meet them personpolitics,” he explained. “I am very invested in ally, and he plans to campaign through doorthe community and have two businesses in the to-door visits. He has also suggested that he area, and I have the ability to participate, so why and other candidates forgo campaign signs. “I feel that they undermine the opinions of wouldn’t I?” Burton hopes to bring what he calls 'inter- the voter, and it also in no way correlates to active democracy' to the district, and he has someone’s performance at the table,” he said. already done this to some extent at Summer “Meeting people is the best way to go about this, and that is the person people are going to Rideau. “We took the locks off of everything, and we vote for.” Overall, Burton views himself as a very told the campers we believe in a self-governance model,” he said. "We are all part of a large com- democratic person, and he feels that is what BY MANDY MARCINIAK

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Maybe I'm wrong “In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to think of Chris and help someone in need, exercise a little more patience or plant a flower in her memory. Several days later, while still trying to maintain cynicism and sarcasm to write my snarly column, in the morning I saw this post that my friend Kate Kristiansen had written on Facebook: “The older I get the more I've learned that there is more than one way. Living in, and managing a shared accommodation and work space, I could tell you a few more stories. It's amazing to me how very different people are in their thinking, behaviours, and how they digest information. (Tea towels vs hand towels and where they should go, and I could go on). Rightness can be the one thing from preventing us from our own success in friendships, family and work. What's so fun in being right, if you've hurt others in the process. Pride sucks. In the end, it only hurts you. #maybeimwrong” That snapped me back to reality. I commented on Kate’s post: I have found life to be much more fulfilling and full of blessings when, instead of trying to prove myself right, I take the time to process how it is that I may be wrong. It's quite fun, actually. So much more rewarding. I don’t know when I started this. It was years ago, sometime after reading the John Lennon quote: “Everything you know is wrong.” It opens so many doors and creates such freedom when you don’t have to be right. It’s no fun arguing with me as I’ll just say, “Okay, maybe I’m wrong.” This is especially fun when I know beyond a doubt that I actually am right. It’s like trying to argue with sand. In reality, there is no one truth or only one way. I’m referring to people viewing the same situation from differing perspectives. This does not mean there are not lies of falsehood. In my general life, I attempt to follow Buddhist principles, especially inw difficult times. One of the views within a Buddhist framework is that, in order to bring relief from stress and anxiety, we must abandon our attachment and clinging to things and ideas. The egoless state brings a calmness. It is in

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our clinging and possessive approach to being right that we destroy ourselves, wasting endless energy in an attempt to stroke our egos. When we prove that we are right and someone else is wrong, we feel the illusion of strength. Whenever I witness two people arguing a point and trying to proves themselves right, I can’t help envisioning two apes (no offence meant to apes, who actually have more sense than this) staring one another down while pounding their chests. It becomes quite a playful process challenging oneself and thinking, “maybe I’m wrong.” A little while back I was on Brooklyn Bridge taking photos. I was going for a specific look using techniques involving shooting directly into the sun, which, of course, photographers are often told not to do. While I created the photos, some seemingly helpful but actually arrogant person (the world is full of helpful people who know better than I do), stopped and told me that a good photographer never shoots into the sun. This has happened to me more than once, because, of course, I often shoot directly into the sun. I simply said to the fellow: “There is so much to learn. I am anxious to see how my mistakes turn out.” (Both sentences were absolutely true).

As he and his love interest walked away he said to her in French: “He is just a beginner.” I laughed to myself and said to myself in Irish Gaelic, “And he is such an a**hole. You two are likely perfect for each other.” He assumed I was wrong; he also assumed I wouldn’t know what he was saying. I knew I’d captured some of my favourite photos I’d ever taken of Brooklyn Bridge. At least one of them will be on display in an upcoming exhibition in July at the Kingston Arts Council. The point? Too many wars are started over one person telling someone else he or she is wrong and the offended person fighting back. Suppose they gave a war and no one came? That’s a song title from The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, but it applies aptly to all human encounters. Are their times worth fighting? Of course. But proving myself right is not one of them. If anyone hurts a loved one, I will do everything I can to defend them and assist them. This is my view on being right and on most conflicts and disagreements I witness. Then again, maybe I’m wrong. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin.

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Amherstview Lions and Loyalist Township team up to bring rain barrels to community members BY MANDY MARCINIAK

hard water, while rain water is considered soft water and is better for plants and grass. Rain barrels are also beneficial for the Last year, when the Amherstview Lions township. “They help reduce stress on the treatment Club organized their annual fundraiser, they decided to hold an electronics recycling facilities, especially at times of year when event in the hopes of collecting trucks full people are using more water to fill things of old electronics. But things didn’t go as like pools,” said Amey. “Barrels also help keep storm water during heavy downpours planned. “We barely filled one truck and it was a out of ditches and sewers.” A variety of styles and colours of rain bit disappointing,” said Lions member Bill Matier. “At the end, I suggested to the May- barrels are being offered through the camor, Bill Lowry, that maybe next year we’d paign, along with accessories to help users have a rain barrel event instead and he was adapt the barrel to their needs. The typical style has a 220L capacity (55 gallons) and thrilled with that idea.” The mayor was thrilled because Loyalist comes with a leaf/mosquito screen, a spigot, Township continuously receives calls from and hose, for $55; $10 from every barrel sold residents about whether or not they supply will go to the Amherstview Lions Club. The funds generated will help the Lions rain barrels and until now, the answer was continue to provide for the community and no. “We have compost bins and blue bins, but give back through things like their Christnever rain barrels and it was always some- mas Hampers, vision and hearing programs, thing council and staff had thought about,” charitable donations, and the annual Santa explained Katie Amey administrative as- Claus Parade. “We are limited with what we can do with sistant, infrastructure services at Loyalist Township. “They put the idea to council and our budget and we would love to do more,” then not even a week later we heard that the said Matier. “Our hope is to sell a truckload Lions were moving forward with their cam- of rain barrels, which is about 300. That paign and we thought, instead of compete, would do a lot for our organization and the Left to right: Bill Matier and Bruce Johnson are the Amherstview Lions co-chairs of the community.” why don’t we work together.” rain barrel campaign with Katie Amey, administrative assistant, infrastructure services Anyone interested in ordering a rain barThe two groups started organizing this at Loyalist Township. rel can visit the Loyalist Township website past January and on International Water Mandy Marciniak/Metroland Day, March 22, they kicked off their cam- at www.loyalist.ca/go/rainbarrel to see the available barrels and accessories. Ordering paign. They hope the campaign is well received, especially when residents consider is open to anyone, not just Loyalist Township residents, and can be done online, or the benefits of rain barrels. “Rain barrels really are mutually ben- in person at the Odessa Municipal Office eficial for residents and the township,” said or the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre in Amey. “For residents, catching rain water Amherstview. Orders will be accepted until helps keep it away from the foundation of April 21, and must be picked up at the W.J. their home and prevents moisture problems Henderson Recreation Centre on Saturday, and collecting rain water means you are not April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more inusing municipally treated water to water formation visit the website or call 613-3867351, ext. 103. outdoor plants.” Amey added that municipally treated water and even well water in the area is often Design, printed, distributed through Canada Post and posted

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across North America each year. Although sports are an ideal way to socialize and get much-needed exercise, they also can increase participants’ risk of suffering a sports-related injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that millions of children age 15 and under are treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries every year. Some of the more common injuries include sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness. Certain sports go hand-in-hand with the spring season. Here is a look at some popular spring sports and how to reduce a child’s risk of suffering some of the more common injuries associated with those sports.

Play safe when participating in sports The spring sports season is a popular time for school-aged children. After a few months of being cooped up indoors, many kids are ready to spend time in the fresh air. Organized team sports are one way they can burn energy and learn lessons in camaraderie and problem-solving. Spring sports season presents a host of opportunities for athletic youngsters. But the secret to a successful season has little to do with wins and losses and a lot to do with making sure children have fun and take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of injury on the playing field. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, nearly 40 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports

Baseball/Softball The start of the spring season coincides with the commencement of the professional baseball season. Therefore, many schools and towns have baseball and softball leagues that also begin once the weather warms up. Baseball and softball are popular sports. However, each sport involves sliding, running, fast-moving balls, and long hours out in the elements. Each of these activities can cause injury, and some of the more common injuries associated with baseball and softball include soft tissue strains, fractures after being hit by a ball, sunburn and heat fatigue.

Lacrosse Lacrosse is a game that marries elements of basketball, football and hockey. Players throw and catch a small, hard, rubber ball with a netted stick, called a crosse. Lacrosse is a contact sport; therefore, protective gear is essential to prevent injury. Players must wear helmets, typically with a safety grill over the face for boys. A mouthpiece, gloves and padding can be worn to further prevent injuries. Track and Field Some athletes excel in track and field. Although less combative than other sports discussed and with little or no risk of contact-related injury, there are still some dangers inherent to track and field. Strains and sprains from falls or rolling ankles are common. Safety precautions for track and field competitors revolve heavily around the athlete’s conditioning. Allow for ample warm-up periods and make sure athletes always wear supportive footwear. Players should always consume a good deal of water or other fluids to remain hydrated, and take sufficient breaks when the weather is warm.

Soccer Soccer has long been a popular sport around the world, and interest in the sport has grown considerably in the United States. Soccer is ideal for developing

Spring sports are popular for children of all ages. When the weather warms, the desire to get out on the field and engage in play increases. Adults can safeguard their children by ensuring the rules of the game are met and that the proper safety equipment is always used.

Due to the constant movement involved with soccer, players should regularly rehydrate. Shin guards can prevent injuries and bruising to the legs, while wearing sunscreen will protect kids from sun exposure.

Children who are playing baseball or softball should always wear the recommended safety equipment. This includes a batting helmet, shin guards, athletic supporters, sunscreen, mouth guards, and eye protection. Proper stretching and warm-ups can make muscles and tendons limber before play.

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hand-eye coordination. The constant running involved also makes it one of the best spring sports for kids in terms of overall exercise.

dangerous form of skin cancer. A better understanding of sunburn and its relationship with skin cancer may encourage more people to prioritize protecting their skin when spending time in the sun. What is sunburn? Sunburn occurs when the DNA in skin cells has been damaged by UV radiation. Many people associate sunburn with skin that peels or blisters, but any skin that turns pink or red in the sun has been sunburnt. Am I always vulnerable to sunburn? Though many people may only get sunburns on hot days, that’s not because the skin is not susceptible to sunburn year-round. In fact, sunburn can occur any time of year because it’s caused by ultraviolet radiation, which has nothing to do with the temperature. Many people only spend time outdoors on hot days; hence, the reason they may only suffer sunburn in late spring and summer. Since sunburn can occur at any time of year, it’s imperative that skin is covered up and sunscreen is applied regardless of what time of year a person is enjoying the great outdoors.

Sunburn and skin cancer Sunburn can be a painful, unsightly consequence of too much unprotected time spent in the sun. But sunburn is more than just a temporary nuisance. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunburn can cause long-lasting damage to the skin and increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. Sunburn tends to be so common, particularly during the warmer months of the year, that many people may consider it a relatively harmless byproduct of spending time outside under the sun. But the United Kingdom-based charitable organization Cancer Research UK notes that getting painful sunburn just once every two years can triple a person’s risk of developing melanoma, the most

Am I out of the woods once my skin peels? People who have experienced sunburn may have noticed their skin peeling in the days after

they were burned, though not every sunburn victim’s skin peels. Peeling is how the body rids itself of the damaged cells that can lead to cancer. But just because a sunburn victim’s skin peels post-sunburn does not mean that person has necessarily dodged the skin cancer bullet. Some damage may remain after skin peels, and that remaining damage can still make sunburn sufferers vulnerable to skin cancer.

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I’ve been sunburned. Now what? A sunburn, even a particularly bad sunburn, does not guarantee a person will develop skin cancer. But frequent sunburns increase a person’s risk of the disease, so people who have been sunburned, whether it’s just once or several times, should revisit what they’re doing to protect their skin before going back out in the sun. Wearing protective clothing, including long sleeve shirts and protective hats, and applying strong sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor, or SPF, of 30 are just a couple of ways to protect skin from sun damage.

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Practice safety and common sense when hiking A warm breeze, the sound of a bubbling brook and the fresh smell of pine in the air are just some of the draws of hiking. There’s nothing quite like getting outdoors and enjoying nature. Although hiking isn’t inherently dangerous, being at the mercy of the elements does imply some risk. As a result, it pays to be prepared when embarking on a hiking trip. Even novice hikers know to avoid bug bites and apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, but there are also some lesser-known potential hazards on the hiking trail. Heeding these tips can keep a person safe.

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as new muscle groups are activated in efforts to maintain and increase flexibility in both mental and physical abilities. For all dancers, good teaching helps to ensure that the studio environment is positive and healthy. Dance Studio need to rely on excellent, well-informed teaching to shape a fun and family-friendly environment. Look for teachers that are certified and registered with the most highly respected syllabi in both Canada and the world (The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for ballet and the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) for jazz and tap). What this means for dancers is that they are receiving dance education from instructors who have been professionally educated in how to teach, and how to ensure the safe development of appropriate dance skills. Most of all look for a school that values every student and want all dancers to succeed to their fullest potential, from the 3 year-olds in pre-ballet to the dancers at the movie Ballerina @ Cineplex adult learners who may be well into their 60s. Everybody has something that TRAINED PROFESSIONAL DANCE TEACHERS, dance can help them with; it might be acquiring the necessary coordination NECESSARY FOR EVERY DANCER and strength to ride a bicycle for the young person with global coordination delays, or practicing challenging mental exercises to sharpen memory for Studies show that dance has an overwhelmingly positive effect on older students. Varied programming and individual attention ensures teachers physical, psychological and intellectual development for people of all ages. get to know the needs of each students which helps them develop skills and From developing the coordination and gross motor skills of young people, to confidence. The results of student-centred education speak for its self. maintaining physical and mental flexibility in adults and seniors, dance can enhance quality of life at every age and stage. As with all physical activities, At 5678 we value every student and put her or his needs first. From our once-a-week recreational students to our pre-professional students, each is on his or her own however, it is important to make sure that the people who are instructing dance journey, and we believe that all our dancers have the right to develop and understand these benefits and how to assist dance participants to fully achieve progress in a healthy, safe, fun dance environment to reach their fullest potential. their personal potential. We work with parents and families to find an ideal fit for their schedules and their For the very young, physical development is extremely important as growing overall development goals, while creating a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. bodies can be caused irreparable damage if children are asked to perform certain Think this is impossible? Come check us out! Bring this page in to try a free core movements before they have developed the necessary strength or appropriate stability and dance fitness class for ages 10+ before June 1, 2017. motor skills. For adult learners, well-informed instruction is extremely important

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Youth invited to be their own boss, learn entrepreneurial skills with Summer Company BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL

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Investment advisor offers tips for avoiding fraud scams in the Kingston community BY MANDY MARCINIAK

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Investment scams are something Ben Hunter, an investment advisor in Kingston with Credential Securities, sees on a regular basis. But recent investigations into alleged scams in Kingston caught him by surprise. “It is surprising that a fraud like this, and we don’t fully know all the details yet, [allegedly] occurred Ben Hunter is an investment advisor in Kingston in Kingston,” he said. “I with Credential Securities. would have expected to see Submittedphoto something like this in To-

ronto, but maybe not in the small town of Kingston.” On March 14, the Kingston Police Criminal Investigation Division executed two criminal code search warrants regarding Next Level Investments in Kingston. Detectives formed reasonable grounds to believe that the firm had been operating illegally and it is now being investigated for fraud in what appears to be an elaborate investment scam promising extremely high rates of return. Hunter could not com-

ment on the case directly and it is still before the courts, but he did have a number of his own clients inquiring about the firm when they first showed up in Kingston. “A lot of my clients asked and inquired about the firm and a lot of them are conservative investors and didn’t invest, but they did feel pressure to do so and kept asking about it,” he explained. Hunter advised against investing with Next Level mainly because they were not a registered investment

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Summer Company is now accepting applications for the 2017 season; returning students for the 2017/2018 school year between the ages of 15 and 29 who have a passion for being their own boss and learning valuable skills this summer are encouraged to apply. “We have seen many different business ideas come to life and it is quite rewarding to see some of the past participants and their businesses that continue to operate and thrive today in our local economy,” says Katie Ross, business development officer with Kingston Economic Development Corporation. “We can’t wait to meet this year’s students and hear about their plans to be their own boss for summer 2017.” Those interested in learning more can join the Kingston Economic Development Corporation for an open house showcasing the Summer Company 2017 program on Monday, March 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street. Students will be offered tours of Innovation Park, Launch Lab and Economic Development offices and introduced to

the people, organizations and resources available to support young entrepreneurs. Veryard’s advice for students hoping to join the program this year: be confident, and don’t expect the sales to come easily. “You’re going to have to work for every one…Do whatever it is you can to meet new people, network and try and get your business out there because it’s not going to sell itself if you don’t put the effort in.” Students who wish to apply may visit http://www.ontario.ca./summercompany and complete the eligibility questionnaire, then proceed to the online application with a business idea and contact information. Kingston Economic Development business development officers are available for assistance in completing applications by calling 613-544-2725 ext. 7222. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as spaces are limited. The province has allocated 24 program spots for youth living in Kingston and the surrounding areas. You can learn more about other 2016 participants and their businesses at http://www.ygksummercompany.ca.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC www.southfrontenac.net LIVING HERE CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Regular garbage pickup on Friday, April 14th will be picked up on Saturday April 15th. Regular garbage pickup on Monday, April 17th will be picked up on Tuesday, April 18th. There will be no changes to the rest of the week. Green Bay WDS will be closed Friday, April 14th and Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, April 17th.

THE SPRING WINDS AND REYCYCLING

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

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT

Summer hours are now in effect at the Depot - Open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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

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

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS

• Council Meeting – Tues, April 4, 2017 • Committee of the Whole – Tues, April 11, 2017 • Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, April 13, 2017

CAREERS – SUMMER STUDENT POSITION - PUBLIC EDUCATION/MUSEUM COORDINATOR For details on Job Posting #17-16-RD please see the website. Deadline for Applications is May 1, 2017.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

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.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS

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

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

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This is a main piece of advice that Hunter gives all of his clients; checking to see if a firm is registered with CSA is as simple as visiting their website. The website also allows investors to see the history of a firm or advisor. “You can check the disciplinary history of a person so you can see if they have had any sanctions against them or major complaints,” he said. Hunter also advises investors to be wary of inflated return rates. He sees a lot of scams where rates of return are promised but

never delivered. “Keep in mind that anything above a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) rate, you are taking on increased risk,” he said. “I would treat promises of high returns with suspicion and you can always verify further with an accountant or a lawyer or another firm.” Going along with the point of promising high returns, Hunter also advises clients to ask themselves why the investor wants their money. “If they are such great investors and they can make all this money, why do they need your money and why aren’t they just

doing it for themselves?” he said. “A trader who may have found some secret strategy probably wouldn’t want too many people catching on.” Lastly, Hunter points out that how investors are being asked to finance an investment is really important. According to Hunter, registered, reputable firms will never ask for cash or credit card contributions and if investors are asked to do this it should be a red flag. Investment payments require a paper trail through the banking system and in line with this point, statements from firms should also be carefully analyzed.

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Ongwanada Celebrates Exemplary Achievement KINGSTON – Ongwanada is proud to announce that it has, once again, earned Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada. This is the highest possible honour bestowed by the independent organization which assesses the quality of health and developmental service organizations based on national standards of excellence. Ongwanada has now achieved this status for the second time in a row. “We are very excited to receive this standing as it demonstrates to the individuals we support, their families, and our community partners that Ongwanada not only meets, but exceeds, national standards as a developmental service organization,” stated Mark Slade, Chair of the Accreditation Committee at Ongwanada. The decision comes after Ongwanada completed a rigorous four-year Accreditation program concluding with a visit to several Ongwanada sites from Accreditation surveyors in December 2016. Ongwanada was assessed on numerous factors, such as client safety initiatives, governance, and leadership. Ongwanada met 97.7 per cent of service standards outlined by Accreditation Canada and 100 per cent of the Required Organizational Practices. The Accreditation Canada surveyors highlighted strengths such as Ongwanada’s new electronic client information management system and the organization’s on-site pharmacy. “Your pharmacy is run so well,” exclaimed Lead Surveyor Joan Whelan, “I wish all agencies could have a pharmacy like Ongwanada does!” Ongwanada was pleased to receive this feedback as it had installed a state of the art inventory management system since the last accreditation process. The praise continued from the third surveyor, Jan Narduzzi, when she stated, “Across the

organization, you are one of the most compassionate and engaged groups of staff I have come across.” The report which is available on Ongwanada’s website concluded, “Ongwanada has, by way of a collaborative approach, developed new programs, enhanced existing ones, and met a number of challenges while obviously keeping client needs at the centre of their decision making.” At Ongwanada’s Accreditation Celebration on March 28, Board President, Allan Twohey gave thanks to the Accreditation Committee members, staff and volunteers across the organization, the Board of Governors, supported individuals, families, and community partners. “Your participation during the surveyors’ visit in December helped contribute to Ongwanada achieving Accreditation with Exemplary Standing and for that we are grateful,” stated Twohey. Ongwanada is a non-profit organization which provides services and supports to hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Kingston and eastern Ontario, including Greater Napanee and Gananoque. Visit www.ongwanada.com for more information. Frontenac Gazette - Thursday, March 30, 2017

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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[SHULence 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

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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. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Windmills, 184 Princess St, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966. Hearing Clinic & Open House April 5 & 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miracle-Ear Hearing Centre, 775 Strand Blvd. Join Catherine Forshner, Hearing Instrument Specialist, as she provides hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning, and batteries at Miracle-Earâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end location. Drop in or call for an appointment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613.384.0878. Guest experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Refreshments. No cost. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday April 1 - Return a Favour to Nature Winter is over, time for spring clean up so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean and hike. Rideau Trail will supply the plastic gloves and garbage bags. We will start at Sydenham Road parking lot as it always has rubbish, then we will hike down thru the cemetery, to the old trail head. Hike will be followed by some social time and refreshments at Portsmouth Village. Meet at Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 10 am. We will leave cars at trail head and then shuttle to Sydenham Road. No this is not an April Foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joke but please feel free to come with some good jokes to pass on, and a lunch and water. Leader: Sharen 613 544 6022. Sunday April 2 - Sir John A Memorial Cycle (1st of 3). Level 1, moderate pace, 24 km. Ride from Sydenham Rd. to Merton Rd and return, rememberLQJ WKLV LV WKH UDLO URXWH RXU ÂżUVW 3ULPH Minister traveled back to Kingston after his death in Ottawa in 1891. Meet

at Sydenham Rd and K&P RailLine to depart at 9:30 a.m.. Leader: Peter 613 634 1877. Legion 560 - Saturday, April 1 - Catch the Ace--Licence #795527--Gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505. This fundraiser event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Aceâ&#x20AC;? will be drawn at 5 pm. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to buy a ticket. For more info call 613-5484570. PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT. The Runaway Cowboys will be entertaining from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Specific Clinic and Course.- Learn to increase power for maximum acceleration, distance and accuracy striking the club-head. Included is a take-away guide book with practical tips to avoid and reduce injury . Fund raiser for Heart and Stoke Foundation . Information Call Dee: 613389-6540 or E-mail: 50plusgolfers@gmail.com. Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Monday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location. Cataraqui Canoe Club: Saturday, April 1: Parrottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Hike. Come and enjoy an easy hike at Parrottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Conservation Area to ease into spring. The hike will be followed by a scheduling party in the evening (see below). For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Saturday, April 1: Potluck and Scheduling. Join us for some fun at this potluck party to share stories and make plans for the upcoming paddling season. New members are especially welcome. For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe. on.ca. Hearing Clinic & Open House April 5 & 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miracle-Ear Hearing Centre, 775 Strand Blvd. Join Catherine Forshner, Hearing Instrument Specialist, as

she provides hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning, and batteries at Miracle-Earâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end location. Drop in or call for an appointment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613.384.0878. Guest experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Refreshments. No cost. RCL Br 631 Saturday, April 1 1-5 p.m. Music by Neil Carter Music lovers charge $5. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631. 4034 Bath Road. Canadian Foodgrains Bank invites residents of Kingston and surrounding areas to join us for our 2017 Spring Information Meeting at the Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Learn about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on with growing projects here in Kingston, and how citizens can advocate locally for an end to global hunger.Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church is located at 1021 Woodbine Road. Limestone Quilt Guild meeting and trunk show - Join us for a trunk show by Debbie Toonders from the Upper Canada Quilt Guild. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wednesday, April 5 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http://limestonequiltersguild.wordpress.com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca. The Saxobelles are all-experienced big band musicians who have branched out to offer a variety of music, from pop to classical to jazz. These four young women have been performing throughout the Kingston & Gananoque area for the last 3 years. Music West presents this concert at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the Lake United Church in Reddendale Friday, March 31 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $20 Regular, $15 students/ seniors (65+), $10 children under 13yrs. These are available from the Church Office, 1 Redden St between 9 a.m. - noon weekdays, or at the door on the night of the concert.

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Suggestions on vehicle improvements shared to carmakers

I consider myself very fortunate to be able to provide some information (hopefully helpful from time to time) on readers’ concerns with their vehicles and their upkeep and repair. The feedback I receive from all of you is overwhelmingly positive and I always look forward to your emails and letters. And I’m also lucky to be supported by a publisher and editorial team that lets me wander off topic from time to time. It’s one of those times this week and I’d like to provide my version of an open letter to car makers on behalf of the thousands of car owners I’ve dealt with over the years. Dear Auto Company President,

While I appreciate all the improvements you’ve made in your products over the years in the name of better safety, fuel economy, performance and reliability, there are still a few points where you’ve missed the mark in keeping your customers happy and loyal. I hope you don’t mind if I address a few the top items on the hit-lists of drivers from every stripe and level of experience. Check engine lights are still a mystery. With little effort and expense I know you can provide much more information on those busy and stylish instrument panels gracing the dashes of your vehicles. When a car owner sees a check engine light, he or she hasn’t got a clue what’s behind it, nor how much it’s likely to cost to rectify it or if they should even bother. What’s wrong with displaying the trouble-code behind this light on your ultratechnical dashboard displays and your website address where your customers could get some info on the most probable causes and related costs? You might

counter this suggestion with some notion of trying to prevent drivers from repairing their own vehicles leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary expenses, but your helpful website could reinforce the value of your dealerships’ service teams. Gee perhaps you could even include a link for someone to make an appointment based on the problem their ride is having at your closest store. Maybe your infotainment system could even handle this through the driver’s smart phone. Remember we live and drive in Canada. Now I know we are not a super big market, so who would ever equip their vehicles just for our roads and winters? But we share the same climate with a lot of huge markets so a little help getting through winter would be nice. If you’re bent on creating the sleekest and most futuristic exterior lights on your vehicles and therefore use a lot of non-heat emitting LED lamps, could you kindly include some heating system to keep ice

and snow from covering these critical safety features to the point where they are absolutely useless? And while we’re at it, how about heated mirrors and engine block heaters as standard equipment for anything sold north of the 49th parallel. We’ll be reasonable, you can keep the multi-zoned HVAC systems; after all, if there’s no air tight partition separating the passenger side from the driver’s side of the vehicle, what’s the point in dualzone climate control? Keep us safe from ourselves. We can seem to shake our addiction to our cell phones and we’re killing each other on the road in record numbers every year. We know the technology is now available (and it’s cheap) to have our vehicles determine if drivers are using their phones while their vehicles are in motion. And it’s also possible to block those devices from use. You can save yourself a ton of money by including this type of feature in your products instead of all that expensive gear to stop

us from wandering out of our lane or mowing down a pedestrian because our face was stuck in a screen. Our police services would be much happier too as they could concentrate their efforts on something else other than crotch-watchers. There’s plenty more I could go on about, but I’d like to let my readers supply a few of their favourites. Yours truly On behalf of Canadian vehicle owners 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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washed and ironed, with its matching napkins to be placed beside each plate. Father thought all the fussing was crazy. “She’s just from the farm like the rest of us,” he said. But Mother paid him no heed, and we five kids agreed with her. Having Miss Crosby for a weekend was very special indeed. There would be no walking home from school that Friday night. Father would bring the flat bottom sleigh with the one seat at the front where he and Miss Crosby would sit, while we kids clung to the back. And that day there would be no changing in our play clothes when we came home from school. We would stay dressed in what we had worn that morning, with the brothers pulling on bib-overalls over top to do the chores. Supper would be ready early and it would be ample. Roast pork from the smoke house,

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Danni Maxwell has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a Grade 12 student at Bayridge Secondary School, she is a member of the writing club and taking creative writing classes, and recently she submitted a piece of her writing to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/ FEESO) Student Achievement Award competition for 2017. “Our adviser, Mr. Hannah, brought up the competition and we all decided to enter a piece,” she explained.

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mirror image, but not.” Maxwell’s long-form poem, consisting of fi ve stanzas, explores the perspectives of each twin and shows how opposed they can be. “We see the same person, but they are not the same on the inside and my story is about one twin who is always happy and sees the world with sunshine and rainbows, and the other is severely depressed,” she said. “I wanted to look at the comparison of the two and see what happens.” The structure of the poem is also quite unique. “It is staggered and on the left side it is about the one twin and the other side is about the other twin, and then in the bottom it comes together with the two of them.” This unique approach to the theme and to poetry earned Maxwell top marks with judges from the OSSTF, and earlier this month she received the news that she won the competition. “I was happy with the poem, but I was really surprised when it won,” she said. “I got the call from the OSSTF co-ordinator and I was so surprised. I was shaking and freaking out.” This is the 30th consecutive year in which the Federation has presented the Student Achievement Awards (formerly known as the Marion Drysdale Awards). This year, each winning student was awarded with a cash prize of $1,000 and a framed certifi cate. Entries are judged at four successive levels — school, district, regional and provincial — and the competition is open to all Ontario pub-

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MOVIE: Beauty and the Beast STARRING: Emma Watson, Dave Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline, Ian McKellan, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson DIRECTOR: Bill Condon There's a reason the great stories get told again and again. These stories endure because they continue to capture our

imagination and inspire us. They hold simple truths about right and wrong, and about true love and the power it holds. Beauty and the Beast recreates the story of a callow prince cursed by an enchantress to live as a monster. He and his servants, who've fallen under the same curse, live in their forgotten castle hoping that one day the curse will be broken. Only true love can break the spell. The Prince must learn to love and be loved in return. It seems hopeless until Belle (Emma Watson) arrives. She comes to save her father Maurice (Kevin Kline) who was captured by the Beast (Dave Stevens). She takes his place to her father's dismay, the Beast's surprise, and

the servants' joy. And so our story goes with all the majesty and artistry one can meticulously incorporate into a film. All the beautiful costumes, the ornate sets and the wonderful songs. The subtle glances and the tentative first steps toward something great. The dramatic realization of love, and the climactic battle between right and wrong played out across the silver screen like never before. Everything is done in such rich and vibrant detail that it becomes a living, breathing work of art. All great stories grow with each re-telling, and each storyteller leaves their mark. The same is true of this Beauty and the Beast. It's almost a frameby-frame re-telling of the ani-

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mated film, but there are differences. A tweak to a character here, a song added there. A little more depth to both Belle and the Beast. Every change is nuanced and every subtle addition enriches the story. I've seen a few perfect casts over the years. This cast may redefine what that means. As the voices of Cogsworth, Lumiere and Mrs. Potts, Ian McKellan, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson are inspired. Josh Gad outdoes himself as Le Fou, Kevin Kline is perfect as Belle's father, and I can't remember the last time an actor threw himself into a role with such zeal and abandon as Luke Evans does with Gaston. For the most part the Beast

appears to be a stunningly realistic CGI creation. Dave Stevens gives the Beast his voice and his emotion. Most importantly he gives the Beast his soul. Of course all eyes are on Belle and Emma Watson. Belle doesn't need someone to rescue her. She's more than capable of doing that herself. Watson is true to the character, bringing passion and conviction to the role. She gives the kind of performance that will define this role and this character for a generation. Beauty and the Beast isn't just a live action re-make of a classic animated film. It's a classic in its own right. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.

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News— Kingston’s regional fire training centre could soon be helping more trainees from out of town. Kingston Fire and Rescue, which operates the multi-million-dollar facility on Terry Fox Drive, is poised to sign a longterm agreement to rent it out for additional training programs. The Ontario

government, through the Ontario Fire College, wants to use the Kingston facility to train private fire brigades that are set up in factories and other large-scale workplaces. “It’s just opening the door to more private sector industries to come and participate in accredited training that’s recognized by the Ontario government for our staff to teach,” explained fire Chief Shawn Armstrong. The centre offers a range of classroom and field experience for fire crews to learn new skills or practice, such as confined space, knowledge training, practical firefighting, hazardous materials awareness, vehicle rescue and working at heights. Enthusiastic city council members endorsed the partnership at their March 21 meeting, citing the potential for new revenues. “This was all part of the vision. Years ago, when we made the decision to invest in the fire training centre, it was always with a view of more than just being able to train up our local fire fighters,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson. Coun. Jeff McLaren, who has brought forward other money-making measures to try and reduce the burden on taxpayers, also welcomed the initiative. “This is nontax revenue of the highest degree.”

Chief Armstrong says it’s not uncommon for the Gravenhurst-based Ontario Fire College to teach regional training courses, and says the Kingston facility is a perfect fit. “They do want to have a facility that’s up to their standards, and the regional training centre is an excellent example of a facility that can provide safe and effective training for our clients without having to travel to Gravenhurst.” He described the type of trainees who will be using the facility. “For the most part, they’re industrial fire brigades that work in the private sector, and the training is site-specific. Often times they bring their own props and their own trainers. We provide staff support and the facility.”

Last year, the fire department collected about $65,000 to $70,000 in rental revenues. That represents about 120 hours of training by outside clients. “Our own staff, by comparison, used the facility over 2,800 hours last year,” Armstrong added. Details of the agreement have not been finalized, but Armstrong is optimistic it will be a long-term arrangement to generate additional revenues from leasing the centre. He told council the fire department will collect $500 per person for training beyond the standard course fees. “We hope the relationship with the Ontario Fire College for regional training is one that lasts a long time.”

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Students of the St. Lawrence College Music and Digital Media program showcased their talents during a spring concert at the college on Friday night. The program is unique in Canada in allowing students to develop skills in music as well as digital media specialties like studio recording, video production, and photography. Music teachers Dave Barton (guitar) and Patty Smith (vocals) opened the show. The evening took on a Celtic flair early in the program as college learning specialist Bruce Compeau performed on bagpipes. Following staff performances, students took to the stage. Pianist and composer Edith Morin led off the student performances with Charlie Chaplin’s Smile and Nobuo Uematsu’s Tifa’s Theme from Final Fantasy VII. A few scheduling changes snuck into the program, especially after drummer Jamie Lennips arrived direct from medical assessment following a car crash earlier in the evening. Despite being shaken, Lennips came through, still wearing her hospital emergency room bracelet,

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Bridge Buzz: Public to get fi rst look a third crossing details in late April BY BILL HUTCHINS

News — The much-touted third bridge crossing project is about to enter an important phase. Staff say a raft of studies will be unveiled to the public in mid-tolate April that will spell out crucial details such as the preliminary design, cost, business plan, and a preferred construction and operation model for the proposed 1.2 kilometre bridge across the Cataraqui River. “We’re getting close. An awful lot of work is happening between now and the end of April,” explained Mark Van Buren, the city’s director of engineering. While council has instructed staff to get the bridge “shovel ready,” a final decision on whether to actually build the east-west transportation link has not yet been made. Van Buren says open houses will take place in central Kingston on April 26 and Kingston East on April 27 (locations still to be determined) to seek community input on the study findings. “It’s a great opportunity for residents to get more information, as it relates to the preliminary design, the updated project cost estimates, information on the cost-benefit and economic impact analysis,” he added. The cost-benefit analysis will attempt to put a dollar value on the bridge benefi ts by examining factors such as lower gas emissions, reduced travel time for commuters, and serving as an emergency Highway 401 detour route. It has taken the better part of a decade to reach this point in the bridge decision process. An environmental assessment (EA) fi rst determined the need and location for a city-owned bridge to ease traffic congestion on the federally-owned LaSalle Causeway or the provincially-run Highway 401. The bridge would be located about midway between the two existing river crossings, connecting John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road. Van Buren says staff’s opinion of the need for a third crossing hasn’t changed since the EA was completed in 2013. “In the intervening period of time, really nothing has changed. We still see the justifi cation for additional transportation capacity on that section of the river.” Van Buren says traffic modelling has already taken Highway 401 widening into consideration when determining the need. He added, “The benefits for the third crossing is that it puts the transportation linkage in a location where it actually matches the

desire points for the trip-making patterns that we’re seeing.” But the fi nal decision will rest with councillors. Once the public has had a chance to comment on the study fi ndings, staff will draft a final

report and recommendations through May. Then, the make-orbreak vote is expected at a council meeting sometime in June, according to the latest project schedule. While most of the bridge cost and construction information re-

Third crossing concept design photo submitted

mains unknown, the price tag to build it will almost certainly go up from the original projection. The EA estimated a two-lane bridge would cost $120 million in 2011 dollars. “I think we can anticipate that the price has gone up, just like everything else,” said Van Buren. Other details about the structure have also been discussed. It will be wide enough to accommo-

date a multi-use pathway separated from traffic lanes to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists on the south side of the bridge, plus mid-bridge observation areas for pedestrians. The height of the bridge from the water to the deck will be 12 to 14 metres — more than half the boat clearance required by Parks Canada, which owns the Rideau Canal waterway.

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