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Revamped safe properties bylaw includes some clauses that were rejected by previous Council By Craig Bakay

News — Central Frontenac brought its controversial ‘Safe Properties’ bylaw back to the table at last week’s regular Council meeting in Sharbot Lake and although staff said the reason for bringing it back was to conform to changes in the Municipal Act, it looks suspiciously like a ‘property standards’ bylaw that came before Council three years ago. In 2013, in response to a request from the Friends of Arden, Central Frontenac drafted a bylaw that purported to address perceived issues with several properties during ‘beautification’ campaign. The proposal met with Alana Botting made the first contribution to last Saturday’s Stuff the Cruiser campaign in support of the North Frontenac considerable opposition and Food Bank at Mike Dean’s in Sharbot Lake last weekend. OPP Aux. Sgt. Andrew Mouck and Aux. Const. Nicole Greenstreet was eventually changed to a were on duty in the grocery store parking lot. If you were unable to make the event, there’s a donation box at outside the food re-vamp of the Safe Properbank which is right behind the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre on Garrett Street. Photo/Craig Bakay ties Bylaw.

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p.m. to 7 a.m. Dep. Mayor Bill MacDonald and Coun. Jamie Riddell both questioned the 7 a.m. start, noting that work often begins at sunrise during the summer months. Mayor Frances Smith responded that she “likes to sleep in (until 7 a.m.).â€? Under the new bylaw, the operation of any construction equipment in connection with construction, the operation of any powered or nonpowered tool for domestic purpose other than snow removal and/or the operation of a solid waste bulk lift or compacting equipment could be subject to a $300 ďŹ ne if the related noise bothers someone during the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Other potentially offensive sounds include:

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC MPAC UPDATES THE VALUES FOR ALL OF ONTARIO’S 5 MILLION+ PROPERTIES In 2016, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is updating the assessed values of every property in Ontario. All properties will have a legislated valuation date of January 1, 2016. These values will be used by South Frontenac Township to calculate your property taxes for the 2017-2020 property tax years. Residential property owners can expect to receive their Property Assessment Notice as early as Monday May 9, 2016. Notices for business properties and farms will be mailed in the fall of 2016. To learn more about your assessed value visit aboutmyproperty.ca or contact MPAC Customer Contact Centre at 1-866-296-6722 or 1-877-889-6722.

FIRE BAN STATUS A burning ban can be put in place during the“Fire Season”which is the period from the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October in each year, pending weather conditions. Changes to the status of the burning ban are posted on the website under Living Here/Fire Services/Fire Ban Status. Currently there is NO ban in place. The guidelines for burning are found in By-law 2012-68 which can be found on the same page. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Fire Chief at Ext 2234.

RECRUITING A CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (CBO) We are currently recruiting a Chief Building Official (CBO). Details and a job description are available at www.southfrontenac.net under“Living Here/Careers”. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (Quoting Competition 16-19-BD) to hr@southfrontenac.net no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016.

REMOVAL OF COLOURED STYROFOAM FROM THE BLUE BOX PROGRAM Due to the low market value and limited markets of Styrofoam, as of May 9th, the City of Kingston is no longer accepting colored Styrofoam from our Blue Boxes. The majority, if not all of the colored Styrofoam consist of colored meat trays which are used for esthetic purposes in marketing. White meat trays and other Styrofoam packaging will continue to be accepted in the blue box program. Any colored Styrofoam will be left in your Blue Box after May 9th.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS The Township of South Frontenac invites nominations for“Volunteer of the Year Awards”. These awards are presented to individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the township. Nominees may be from any community volunteer group in South Frontenac. Deadline for applications is May 16, 2016. See the website under“News and Public Notices”for more details.

PITCH-IN 2016 A HUGE Thank You to everyone, residents, organization, groups & associations that took time out of their busy schedule to gather litter from our ditches, trails and roadways. We had an overwhelming response this year and with over 800 km of roadways in our Township, it takes a lot of concerned citizens to make a dent. Please remember to leave the bags out on your regular garbage day for the collectors, who also deserve recognition for the extra work that they are doing. We are working hard to remove all the larger items from the roadside that have been brought up from the ditches. Again Thank You! REMEMBER: ‘THIS LAND IS OUR CHILDRENS LEGACY’

2016 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The 2016 Private Lane Assistance Program applications are now on the Township website under Roads. The objective of this program is to improve access for emergency vehicles. Please note: Application Deadline is June 17, 2016.

TENDER NO. PW-P01-2016 FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW SAND/SALT STORAGE FACILITY STORRINGTON PATROL YARD Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm, May 11th, 2016, Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON

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ture is with us.” The bylaw still contains sections that supposedly allow a bylaw enforcement officer or staff member to enter any property they deem in contravention of the bylaw to make inspections. Those sections didn’t sit well with Coun. Brent Cameron. “If an OPP officer wants to investigate a meth lab, they need a search warrant,” Cameron said. “I’m uncomfortable that from a phone call (complaint) a bylaw enforcement officer can go onto a property. “I know you (bylaw officers) need latitude but I’m very worried about individual property rights.” “We don’t just show up and start skulking around,” said bylaw enforcement officer Ken Gilpin. “If we’re going to pass bylaws, we have to enforce them,” said Mayor Frances Smith. The bylaw is scheduled to come back to the table at the next Council meeting, May 10. R0012769012

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Call our Building Department staff at 613-376-3027 to chat about your potential construction project. You can also go to the Township website and follow the links to the Building Department for information on what documents we require with the submission of your building application. There are also useful links to assist you in your construction process along with answers to frequently asked questions.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 19, Between Concessions V and VI, District of Loughborough Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the north wishes to close the road allowances to add to his land. It is not anticipated that there would be any impact of this road closure on any other property-owners. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on May 17, 2016, at 7:00 PM. For more information see the website under“News and Public Notices”.

NOTICE OF ZONING – INVITATION TO COMMENT On March 15, 2016 the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac considered amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Two of these changes relate to rebuilding cottages within the normally required 30 metre setback from waterbodies. One change would clarify that, when buildings are removed by the owner to rebuild, they must rebuild according to the setbacks now in place. The other change would require a minor variance application to rebuild where a building within this 30 metres setback is destroyed by fire or tempest. These measures are to help protect the water quality of the lakes by maintaining a natural buffer around the lakes as much as possible. To deal with these matters, Council invites delegations to speak on the subject at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:00 PM, on either April 26, 2016 or May 10, 2016 in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham. Written comments will also be considered prior to the matter being brought back to Council for a decision. Anyone wishing to speak as a delegation at either of the meetings should contact Angela Maddocks at amaddocks@southfrontenac.net or 613 376-3027 ext. 2222, by no later than noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting. (Thursday April 21 or May 5, 2016)

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm 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.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm. • The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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for bakes sales and cottage signs,” said Coun. Tom Dewey. Mayor Frances Smith said that a sign bylaw was proposed years ago but “it was so complicated that it was never passed.” Administrative assistant Donna Longmire said all municipalities seem to be struggling with signage bylaws at the moment. “There’s only one municipality in Frontenac County that has one and all the other municipalities we contacted said they’ve been pulling back on writing one,” she said. “They said when

we get ours written, to send them a copy so they can see what we’ve done.” ••• The Food Bank could use a little help right now, Mayor Frances Smith told Council. “Their usage numbers have been increasing and they need to restock the shelves,” she said. ••• The new Parham Library will have a “soft opening” May 12 meaning it’s open for business but without any ceremony or such, Mayor Frances Smith told Council.

“The ‘Grand Opening’ is scheduled for May 28 at 10 a.m.,” she said. ••• Flags at Central Frontenac Fire Stations are at half mast honouring firefighter Bill Powers, who passed away recently, Fire Chief Bill Young told Council. ••• Central Frontenac Council approved the new Mountain Grove Library project which will be attached to the firehall, by authorizing a design and project management contract with Roney Engineering for $32,682. R0013602431

News — Central Frontenac Council passed its 2016 budget at its regular Council meeting last week in Sharbot Lake, collecting more than $7.1 million in taxes, up from $6.5 million in 2015. The impact on taxpayers’ bills will be an additional $34 per $100,000 in assessment such that if you own a $200,000 house, your tax bill will be $68 higher than last year. Council had considered a tax bill that would have added $27 per $100,000 but opted to add $65,000 to reserves.

The municipal tax bill also included the Frontenac County levy and education tax. Central expects to raise $7,168,389 in taxes from a total weighted assessment of $878,809,115. ••• Council asked staff to come back to a future meeting with a proposed signage bylaw. “We need to get signs off trees and power poles,” said Coun. Victor Heese. “The way I read it, they cand to that now.” “But we need to make exceptions

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Dear Editor, I take issue with Aric McBay trying to drum up business for his own personal products at the expense of other members of the farming community. Trying to sway consumers with fear and conspiracy is page one of many radical organizations such as PETA or Chipotle who would have us ignore science in favour of their personal opinions and often unscientific beliefs. At first glance McBay may appear to have focused on the large corporations of McDonald’s and Cargill in the article, however the underlying message is harmful to the average farmer and I don’t think that it will benefit anyone in the end. As a young farmer myself, I am encouraged by a marketing campaign such as the one currently being used by McDonald’s to inform us that they are committed to buying Canadian products and providing a market for Canadian farmers, which is indeed a reaction to the increase of food awareness that we hear so much about. It only makes sense that marketers will begin to include this messaging in their advertise-

ments. McDonalds is not required to purchase our products and may not buy everything in Canada but everything they do chosoe to buy here is money in our pockets and food on our own tables. A&W in contrast does not choose to broadcast their decision to reject Canadian beef in favour of importing from Australia, which begs the question why has McBay not focused on the companies that prefer to import food that we can grow in this country? Canada does not provide a stable supply of some of the fruits and vegetables that fast food restaurants require, climate obviously being one factor, and this may eliminate us as a cost effective source for those products at this time. Perhaps in the future we could bring those costs down to a level that would be attractive to the end consumer but presently the general public overwhelmingly has decided that they are not willing to pay the difference. We do however have the capacity in Canada to provide the fast food industry with a stable source of our healthy, nutritious and safe products such as beef, milk, chicken, eggs, potatoes and a few others.

Our agricultural products in Canada are held to the highest standards of food safety and each and every consumer can be confident that we as farmers are aware of what they are looking for from their food and we are taking proactive steps to ensure that we can provide it a cost that is affordable for all in a sustainable manner. The agriculture industry employees a massive support system to assist farmers with the latest science and innovation, which helps us progress towards an improved food system every day. One in eight jobs in Canada are related to agriculture. We rely on our suppliers and our processors to fund this scientific innovation as no government provides enough resources. Cargill is a facilitator. They buy our meat and package it in a way that can be utilized by consumers in the grocery store or by restaurants where it can be part of a prepared meal. Somebody has to do this on a large scale, again to be cost efficient, in accordance with what the majority of consumers demonstrate with their purchasing power. The rambling accusations and opinions of McBay on this organization are hardly

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worth a comment as they appear a bit desperate and conspiratorial as I’m sure every large business has to endure from somebody. Do we know all the facts? No. Are they going to be sorted out in the Frontenac Gazette? No. Criticizing this company and what their headquarters look like is simply an attempt to create mistrust in the food system so as to benefit a niche produce marketer such as McBay. Interesting that the title of McBay’s article included “farm-washing” as it is exactly what he is trying to benefit from. This type of anti-conventional agriculture messaging is consistently used within the NFU, so no surprise at McBay’s membership or the plug for the organization as a place to find out what “issues that farmers think are important”. The NFU is a very hypocritical organization. The name suggests that they stand up for all farmers however they are guilty of some of the very same marketing spoofs they accuse other large organizations of. Truth is they only represent a minority of farms and wish to dictate their own ideals on the rest of us. They speak against some common farm practices

and products that most farmers use to deliver quality food to the world. We do not all have the same beliefs and we do not appreciate the condemnation of our products as somehow inferior to the buzz word “organic”, a word akin to “natural” that has no real defined meaning in the marketplace. It is possible to promote one’s own products without degrading others in the same industry and it is important to provide one clear message to consumers that we are working hard everyday for their best interests and it is going to take all of us to feed a rapidly expanding population. I encourage all consumers to buy Canadian agricultural products from Canadian farmers as we are working hard to ensure a safe, sustainable and affordable food supply for all of you. I am pleased that some large companies have seen the value in purchasing our products and supporting us and encourage people to select these companies when they spend the money that they worked to earn themselves. Thank you for your attention. Taylor Orser

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Property standards is back and it’s no less palatable than it was before Column — The more things change. . . Back in 2013, there was a big push in Arden to make every homeowner fall into line and keep their property the way a small group of individuals wanted them to. The purveyors of this excessive rule of law called their proposal a property standards bylaw and when the dust settled, many of the more offensive clauses were removed and it was re-named the Safe Properties Bylaw. The Safe Properties Bylaw still sucked but at least it was a compromise that most of Council at the time could live with. Of course it still contained some controversial clauses such as supposedly allowing bylaw enforcement officers or staff to enter onto a property to investigate and/or enforce such a bylaw. Authors of the bylaw claim the Municipal Act allows this but even

if it did, nobody has yet bothered to challenge whether or not the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms would allow it. It does seem that a document (the Charter) that regulates police officers to the point where they need a warrant to enter a property to investigate a murder, mayhem or meth lab would not allow a municipal staff member to come on to a property to measure the length of your grass but maybe that’s just a libertarian’s reading of the way things actually are. It’s bad enough that some people think they have the right (or obligation with some) to dictate and force their concept of aesthetics on anybody else but it’s amazing that these people don’t take a minute to think about the potential consequences these fool laws can have. OK, so you want your neighbour down the road to get rid of their brush and/or stuff you consider garbage. The question then becomes what do they do with it? You answer, take it to the dump. Fine, but keep in mind that municipalities are continually crying

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May is Lyme disease awareness month They’re out there in fields, wooded trails and city parks. Waiting to bury their ugly little heads into your pet, child or person, all the while carrying a potentially debilitating disease. May is Lyme disease awareness month. Supported by the Lyme Disease Foundation, their campaign focuses on preventative measures which can be taken against the acute inflammatory disease. In this part of the continent, Lyme disease is spread by bites from the deer tick, sometimes called the black-legged tick, which has been infected with a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi. First symptoms are typically expressed in the form of aches, tiredness, joint-pains, and rashes. Late symptoms (often occurring months and even years after infection), can include chronic fatigue, mental health issues, arthritis, a condition a condition known as Chronic encephalomyelitis, which can cause back pain, bladder problems, vertigo and leg weakness. The first and most important precaution to take before heading outside to a possible tick area is to wear appropriate attire when wandering into wooded areas, making sure no skin is exposed to for the ticks to bite. It is recommended that pants be tucked into socks, and shirts be tucked into pants. Sad as it is, a hike in the woods can no longer be considered a fashion show. Insect repellant has also been shown to be effective in preventing the ticks from biting, so consider applying it to areas at risk of being bitten. If pets are going to be in these areas, it is recommended that they be inspected thoroughly for biting ticks that have burrowed themselves into the skin. The second most important element of Lyme diseases prevention is to have a tick removal system ready, as it is believed that improper tick removal is a critical factor in contracting the disease (oftentimes, the body can breaks away with the head still stuck inside the skin.) Such a removal system might include a pair of tweezers, antiseptic, a small vial and insect repellant. Place the tweezers as close as possible to the head (mouth) of the tick, and use a gentle pulling-up action in order to ensure the entire specimen is removed. Place the tick in the vial to keep it alive for testing, if desired. Armed with these tools and knowledge, we wish you a tick-free spring and summer.

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(NC) Forecasts predict a long, hot summer on the Canadian horizon, a welcomed piece of news in our country of four distinct, mostly chilly seasons. In many homes, however, summer weather of that kind leads to cranking up the air conditioning for much longer periods. Reliable cooling assures relief for sleeping and for all activities, but such expensive energy consumption could make the gift of a long, hot summer, too much of a price to pay. Did you know that annually, 25 per cent of all energy consumed in the average Canadian household is for air conditioning? So imagine the costs to be saved if we find effective ways to cut it back. “Yes there are some clever alternatives for keeping rooms cool,” says Sue Rainville from Hunter Douglas, a leading name in window fashions. “Programmable thermostats and ceiling fans will keep dollars in your wallet – and did you know that certain types of engineering today make window treatments do this job as well? In addition to supplying privacy and beautiful décor appeal, some of the more innovative window coverings help to keep interiors cool in summer and warm in winter. Better still, with our newest device and app called PowerView, you can even adjust motorized blinds remotely when you are

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(NC) There’s nothing like colour to bring life back to our outdoor spaces – and doing that with flair starts with imagination. How do you envision the beauty of your property this summer, be it the patio, the deck, your terrace, or the entire backyard? Picturing it and making a plan is an important first step, so to help jump start this process, let’s consult a specialist on the topic. Peter Cantley, a gardening expert for the President’s Choice brand, has put together his list of the biggest gardening trends at the moment, bound to put you in the mood for your spades and trowels: Bright Begonias: Nothing says summer like brilliant colours and again this year, gardeners are looking to have their outdoor spaces dazzle with different shades and hues. Many have

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The spring cleaning hacks that make a big difference (NC) Spring is a time to start fresh. While we love escaping from our winter hibernation to enjoy the outdoors, many of us dread the spring cleaning routine that ultimately follows to get our homes ready for the season. Since dusting, sweeping and organizing aren’t usually our favourite activities, these quick tricks will help to leave your house looking spotless and give you more time to spend enjoying the rising outdoor temperatures. Hunter Douglas, industry leader in innovative window coverings, shares these simple tips: Think outside the box for window cleaning. Use household items to help get the job done − like a hair dryer on a cold or cool setting to blow off dust when cleaning fabric shades like Hunter Douglas’ Silhouette window shading. Spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than directly on the window to prevent damage to the fabrics. Use a lemon for your stainless steel faucets. Instead of choosing harsh chemicals, simply cut a lem-

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Library Board bows to public pressure, shelves ‘discriminatory’ Code of Conduct and promises consultation signed a larger room, all chairs were filled and some people had to stand outside the doors to listen. Many had signs with messages like “Libraries are for everyone.” The community was responding to concerns raised last week that the Library’s new Code of Conduct was meant to exclude marginalized community members including the homeless. A dozen members of the public made

statements to the Board, including Julia Bryan of Libraries are for Everyone. “Libraries are public spaces, and Over 100 community members deshould be safe for everyone, regardless of manded the Kingston Frontenac Public income, or mental or physical wellness,” Library revise its new Code of Conduct Bryan told the Board. “We believe that at a meeting of the Library Board on new sections of your code of conduct are April 27. And the community got what it built on negative stereotypes that stigmawanted. tize homelessness, poverty, mental illness. The meeting had such a large attenWhen stigma finds its way into policy and dance that, even after it had been reaspractice, it becomes discrimination and injustice.” Bryan asked the Library to engage in community conBUYING YOUR FIRST HOUSE? DECIDED TO sultation, and to MOVE INTO A LARGER HOME? HAVE THE RIGHT provide “authentic anti-oppression and MORTGAGE PROTECTION IN PLACE WITH A mental health first PERSONALLY OWNED INSURANCE POLICY. aid training for liDid you know that bank mortgage protection is owned and brary staff and volcontrolled by the bank itself? Meaning they can change your unteers.” On behalf policy or rates and you must requalify if you refinance or of Libraries are for renegotiate your mortgage. Personally owned life insurance is Everyone, she also owned and controlled by you. Rates are guaranteed to not change and it cannot be cancelled asked them to creunless you request it. Best of all, the money goes to your family if a claim has to be made. ate a “vulnerable As an independent financial advisor, I am able to find the lowest rate with the best insurance persons committee” company and the right coverage to meet your needs. Set up a meeting today to gain a better to give input on an

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teachers, priests, coaches, and celebrities. She condemned the Library’s promotion of “dangerous and discriminatory myths.” As members of the public, Kinder said: “We do not want our money to be spent on discrimination and oppression.” Local business owner Justine Scala argued that the Library, as public space, should be welcome to all since even her private business, Minotaur, welcomes people who loiter. “This is what being a member of the community is: recognizing that every other person in this city is a member of our community.” Matthew Gventer asked how the new policy was created in the first place, and suggested the Library Board should do some soul-searching: “We can’t go back to business as usual. You look at this room and see so many people who are appalled at what happened. We have to ask: how did that happen?” While some Board members were visibly uncomfortable with the experience, a few were happy with the public mobilization. Board member Judith Brown, a person of colour, said: “Speaking as someone from a marginalized group, I want you all to know the warm feeling you have brought to me. I know that I have people out there in the community who would support me and my people.” To the consternation of some audience members, Board Chair Claudette Richardson left the meeting for a live CBC radio interview while members of the public were still giving their statements. In addition to public input at the meeting, many people wrote letters to the Library Board asking them to cancel or revise the new policy. “I think we’ve gotten a hundred or more letters,” said Board member and Kingston City Councillor Jim Neill, “and I haven’t received word from anyone that they favour the policy.” Neill put forward a motion, seconded by Annie PeaceFast, to shelve the new code of conduct while public consultation took place. The motion was passed promptly and unanimously. The Library Board has promised to begin formal consultation as soon as possible. The previous Code of Conduct, which begins with the words “Everyone is welcome at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library,” will remain in place while this happens. “We’re pleased with the Board’s decision, but there’s still a lot of work to do,” said Julia Bryan. “We look forward to being part of an inclusive consultation process that includes patrons, staff, and community organizations.”

New round of property assessments coming in May mailings for one year but the next year it was back up to what it was before,’” MacDonald said. “Sometimes, the reason an adjustment was made no longer applies,” Disney said. “But there should be a carry-forward where carry-forward is required.” “I’ve heard that before and common sense says it should continue,” said Mayor Frances Smith. Smith also wondered about how trailer parks and wind turbines are assessed and how that relates to policing costs. “There is a permanency component to trailer parks, otherwise they’re treated as commercial,” Disney said.

“Wind turbines are commercial.” MacDonald also asked about provincial institutions such as provincial parks and fish hatcheries. “We’d like to get some taxes from those properties,” he said. Disney said those properties are assessed but offered no suggestions as to how to tax them. Disney said Central Frontenac Township is in the Zone 6, Ontario East area, which includes about 688,000 properties. Of

those, she said, about 5 per cent have had actual reviews. She said that if you have concerns about your assessment once you receive your notice, you should first ask yourself ‘could I have sold my property for the assessed value on Jan. 1, 2016?’

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News — New assessment notices from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) should “soon be in the hands of residential property owners,” account manager Beverley Disney told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. “The mailing date is May 9 for residential properties,” she said. “Mixed use properties, those with a business component, farms and multi-residential will be mailed in October.” She said this is the third time assessments have been made, ie updates every four years. The current cycle is for 2017-2020 tax years. The property value assessments are used to determine what you will pay in municipal property taxes. She said there are five key factors used in determining a property’s value — location, lot dimensions, living area, age of property and quality of construction. Comparisons with similar properties in the area is also used. “If a property is next to a golf course, its value will increase,” she said. “If it’s next to railroad tracks, it will decrease.” She said there is an appeal process for those who disagree with the assessment of their property and suggested anyone in this category go to the website AboutMyProperty.ca for information about similar properties in the neighbourhood and appealing your assessment. Dep. Mayor Bill MacDonald suggested there have been problems with the appeal process in the past. “I’ve had people say ‘I got a 10 per cent decrease in my assessment

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News – Over the past few years, Kingston veterinarian Dr. Brian Overgaard has seen an increase in the number of animals coming into his office with ticks. Overgaard, owner of the Frontenac Animal Hospital, has been a vet for more than 35 years and has practiced in various places across Canada, including British Columbia. He has always dealt with ticks, but last week he saw a dog with the most he has ever seen. “We had a client come in with a dog who was in the bushes between Amherstview and Hwy 41 and we picked 41 ticks off of it,” he explained. “The owner had already taken about 30 off before coming in, but there we so many.” The animal hospital posted a photo of the ticks on their Facebook page and in just a few days, nearly 2,000 people had shared the post. Clients began calling in and asking about tick prevention and while the hospital was happy to help, they were overwhelmed with the attention.

“It is a big concern for a lot of people, as it should be,” said Overgaard. “We used to only see the ticks on the woodsy areas, but now we are seeing them everywhere and even on animals that are contained to yards year round.” Overgaard explained that ticks can lay 3,000 eggs at a time and when those eggs hatch, the ticks jump onto animals when they pass by. Initially the ticks are small, about the size of a typed period, but as they bite they become engorged and that is when they are most noticeable. While there is no specific tick season, animals tend to pick up the disease carrying bugs throughout the warmer

months and lately those months have been more prevalent. “Now, all year round is tick season and especially with the milder winter we’ve had. We no longer have the extremely cold winters that we used to and the cold makes it harder for them to survive,” said Overgaard. “Birds also bring in millions of ticks from the United States every year, especially songbirds.” Ticks can carry a variety

of diseases and are most commonly associated with Lyme disease, which can cause many complications in both dogs and cats. “Lyme disease can cause joint, kidney, and heart disease and if it goes on long enough it can kill the animal,” said Overgaard. “Ticks also carry diseases that can attack red blood cells and a variety of bacteria and viruses. In some cases they can even cause paralysis.” These diseases and their symptoms can be treated with antibiotics, but Overgaard also recommends preventative treatments to his clients. “We have both topical and oral treatments that can last for a month and in some cases up to three months,” he

said. “The treatments work to repel the ticks or cause them to die as soon as they bite without allowing them to infect the animal. They are quite effective.” Even with the treatments, Overgaard recommends inspecting animals after they come inside. He also gives his clients ‘tick twisters’; these plastic devices are like mini crowbars that allow clients to grip the tick before twisting it counter clockwise off the animal. “If you find one, you should remove it, but make sure you are wearing gloves as they may be filled with blood and Lyme disease,” he said. “Some of these diseases are pretty serious and in some cases they can be passed to humans, so it should be a concern for all animal owners.”

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Expanded free dental care programs offered for children and youth By Mandy Marciniak

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News – The Ontario government is putting their money where children’s mouths are. On April 26, MPP for Kingston and the Islands, Sophie Kiwala, announced changes to the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. The changes are designed to streamline the already existing dental assistance programs and increase eligibility to 70,000 more kids across the province. “As a parent and as an MPP, it is really important to me to see this kind of programming coming out,� said Kiwala during the announcement at the Kingston Community Health Centre’s (KCHC) dental clinic. “It is very good news and we are working to help families understand the program, use it and not be intimidated by the process.� The Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program aims to provide free dental services for children and youth from low-income families. Services include preventative, routine and emergency dental services as well as x-rays. Currently, more than 323,000 children and youth from across the province are receiving care through HSO. The new program, Kiwala explained,

has integrated six publicly funded dental programs into one to provide a more simplified process that will make it easier for kids to receive services, hopefully leading to an increase in users. “Children previously signed up for any of the previous six programs will continue to receive the same treatment,� she said. “It will be easier and families and their providers won’t have to spend too much time trying to figure out which programs apply to their needs.� In Kingston, the HSO program has been running successfully for five years through a partnership between KCHC and KFL&A Public Health. Eligible clients come into the dental office at KCHC on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week to receive treatment and response to the program has been very positive. “It was a welcome program right from the start,� said Hersh Sehdev, executive director of KCHC. “We are reaching families who would not be able to access these programs otherwise and this integration of programs will help us expand and help even more kids. We look forward to giving them good smiles for good futures.� Along with the obvious health benefits of the program, Kiwala added that untreated oral health problems can affect a child’s ability to eat, sleep and concen-

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Group hopes to create ‘change for families in need’ By Mandy Marciniak

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News – Child abuse is not something that many of us want to think about or even believe happens in our community, but for Marci McMullen, child abuse is an issue that hit close to home a couple years ago. “I had a very close friend whose daughter was sexually assaulted by her husband,” explained McMullen. “I watched the process roll out for this family and realized that there was a

huge gap in the way people are there to support the families who are running into these circumstances. It was hard and there was nobody there to help guide them through the processes and direct them.” After this experience, McMullen wanted to do something to help other victims and she quickly found other community members who wanted to do the same. Together with Dorothy Evans, they formed Change for Families in Need (Fin), a non-profit, grass-roots organization dedicated to

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ing for more centres; Evans hopes one in Kingston is on the horizon. “Our first step would be, within our community, we do a needs assessment and feasibility study,” said Evans. “It would be to identify whether there is a need in our community to support families and children in need and in order to do that we need to fundraise to cover the costs.” The group is hoping to raise $5,000 for the studies through a community vendor and artisan market on June 18. The event is being held at Haven Home Climate Care and will feature live music, a barbecue, silent auction, and a large vendor market. “We are raising money, but we are also raising awareness for these issues,” said McMullen. “Support has been overwhelming so far and the number of people who have come to us and want to be involved because they were also victims of abuse as children and the system failed them has been unbelievable. We want to keep that momentum going.” The group has already raised a substantial amount of money and they hope the fundraiser can fill in the rest. Their hope is that after the studies, they can apply for federal funding and have a centre set up in about 18 months. “I know this is ambitious, but at the same time there will be families going through tough times during that time and the sooner we can help the better,” said Evans. “We feel there is such a big need for families who are dealing with these types of situations and there is nothing like these centres in our community – yet.” Change for Fin is still accepting donations for their event on June 18 and looking for volunteers to help out. For more information visit the event’s Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/events/196723417373646/

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people to be able to come and spend time with the painting without worrying about admission costs.” While the painting is the third Rembrandt for the gallery, it is the most significant acquisition and Allen is excited to see the impact it will have on both the university and the community. “It is a major breakthrough for our collection in many respects,” she said. “It allows us to see the evolution of painting style and it also relates to other works in our holdings. It really distinguishes our collection and it will be a magnet for study, scholarship and for the public.” The new painting will be on display to the Dr. Jacquelyn Coutre, Bader Curator and researcher of European art at the Agnes Etherpublic starting April 29 with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. The event will also launch four ington Art Centre (right) and Jan Allen, director of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre with new spring/summer exhibitions at the gallery. the newest Rembrandt installation at the museum on April 28. Photo/Mandy Marciniak For more information about the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and their collections visit www.agnes.queensu.ca

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Young Kingston musicians to duke it out on stage in star-studded Battle of the Bands By Hollie Pratt-Campbell hpratt-campbell@perfprint.ca

Events - It can easily be argued that the local music scene is the heart and soul of downtown Kingston. Harrison Stewart-Juby and his band Oakridge Ave. (named for the street) are among the regular performers at local bars and pubs. “I’ve heard [our music] described as everything from alt rock to easy listening rock, But in the past year, the level of ‘rockness’, I guess you could say, has sort of picked up,” says Stewart-Juby, 23. “We draw inspiration from the alternative music you hear on the radio and some of the old classics like Zeppelin and The Stones and the Beatles.” Now, the band is looking to take their music and their profile to the next level by participating in a special Battle of the Bands taking place at the Ale House on May 6. Part of the Juvenis Festival, the event is intended to give young local musicians aged 13-30 the not only opportunity to ‘battle it out’ on stage, but also a chance to receive valuable feedback from celebrity judges Emily Fennell

(Miss Emily), Paul Langlois (The Tragically Hip) and Mike Reid (98.9 The Drive). A total of seven local bands, some made up high school students and others young adults, are participating. “We’re really excited to play in front of those great artists,” says Stewart-Juby, noting that while it would be a great honour to win, he and his bandmates are mostly looking forward to the opportunity to play for these music icons and also hearing the other performers, which include Wilderness, The Banters, City of Stone, Metronome Jones and Kings Tone. “It’s a big honour to be able to play in a city like this with such great talent all over the place.” Of course, he adds, the night is sure to be a lot of fun in itself, too. “Whenever the four of us get together it’s always a good time.” Indeed, Juvenis associate managing director Reid Cunningham remarks that this certainly won’t be your average Battle of the Bands event: “It separates itself from all the others because we’re not making it a popularity contest. Yes, we have bands

like the Wilderness that have a bit of a following and we do have our celebrity judges, but it’s not about that. It’s really about getting in there, listening to music and just appreciating all the music that’s going on that night.” The goal of the Juvenis Festival as a whole is to showcase youth talent in every aspect of the arts in Kingston. “Music is obviously a big part of that,” Cunningham says. “Not only do we have, the Tragically Hip, Emily Fennell, the really well known artists, we also have so many young artists. I think it’s really important to showcase their talents in our festival and we thought duking it out in the Battle of the Bands would be the best way.” Bands will be

judged on a variety of criteria such as song choices, professionalism, tuning, pitch accuracy and level of skill and competency. Host Bryar Cuyk will interview each band between sets, and the judges will also weigh in. “It’s a huge honour to even be able to talk to these people and have them listen to your band and get their feedback, even if it’s negative feed-

back,” notes Cunningham. “I would take that as a huge, huge opportunity. Even if they don’t win, at least they got the feedback. It’s a way for them to improve and move forward.” Battle of the Bands takes place Friday, May 6 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Ale House. For tickets, and/or more information about the Juvenis Festival, visit www.juvenisfestival.ca.

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A good portion of MacKinnon’s business involves selling their beer to local bars and restaurants, and business has continued to climb over the last couple of years. “Last week we took 53 kegs into Kingston, which was one of our biggest orders ever,” Cembal notes. She adds that it’s also important to the business to be supportive of an event St. Lawrence College is helping to organize. “They’ve really been supportive of us in our first couple of years so we figured why not

Events - A new event is coming to town which aims to encourage Kingstonians to support locally-owned businesses. “Your favourite, local, small and medium sized enterprises continue to compete with online sales and large corporate entities with huge advertising budgets,” explains Anne Kotlarchuck, who is organizing the event along with the Conference Services Department at St. Lawrence College. “Add to that an increase in government regulation, changing demographics, consumer preferences for longer hours of operation, and lower prices. If this weren’t enough, the costs just to maintain operations have risen so dramatically, that many of your favourite family businesses have simply chosen to close up shop.” The business networking mixer and trade fair will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of food, home/business services and entertainment type businesses are participating. The Showcase is intended to give these local small and medium sized businesses a boost by increasing their exposure in the community – an opportunity that MacKinnon Brothers Breweing will be offering samples of their beer at is welcomed by the Shop Local Showcase. Photo/Dan Gordon MacKinnon Brothers Brewing, one of th the businesses that will have a booth at the show. “Every time we can get our beer in the hands of new customers to try it out we have a chance of gaining Showcasing Local Artists and Galleries new customers, so this is a good spot at the Historic Village of to be,” says Kori Cembal, retail and Rockport, Ontario in Canada’s 1000 Islands event manager at MacKinnon. “With the different businesses there we might get a more www.tiarts.ca diverse audience than we’ve already reached.” Friday 5-8pm Reaching a more diverse audiSaturday, Sunday 10am-5pm ence isn’t always easy to do conMonday 10am-4pm sidering they’re located in a rural www.facebook.com/thousandislandsarts area, on a farm out-

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THINKING OF BUILDING OR RENOVATING? Consider Hiring a PROJECT MANAGER! Put Integrity, Knowledge and Experience to Work for You!

He does the planning. You stay in charge of your money!

NEIL PALMER Call

HighLife Homes Cell: 613-539-5046 Office: 613-372-0180

Meet the artist James Keirstead . Everyone welcome! Sat. May 7 & Sun. May 8, & Sat. May 14 & Sun. May 15 Our prints are popular special occasion gifts Hours 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 Aragon Rd. Glenburnie 613-549-4044 • www.keirstead.net

Loughborough Junior Barnstorm Basketball Classic The Loughborough Junior Barnstorm Basketball Classic was hosted by Loughborough Public School in Sydenham on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23. Eleven local elementary schools were represented in the two day tournament. Photos/John Harman

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Five fun things to do in Kingston this weekend 12 Angry Men – May 6 & 7, 8 p.m. Come out to the Domino Theatre to see director Claudia Wade’s take on this Reginald Rose classic; emotions run high as jurors discuss the fate of a 16-year old boy accused of fatally stabbing his father. Admission ranges from $10 to $20 and tickets are available at the door or at the Grand Theatre box office. Arts Expo Show and Sale and Mother’s Day events – May 7 & 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning hosts a weekend or art, open studios, guest artists and a brunch by Desert Lake Gardens. It is a great way to celebrate Mom and all that Kingston’s art scene has to offer. Admission is free, but there is a cost for brunch with seatings at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on May 8. For more information visit www.tettcentre.org

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Spring tree planting at Lemoine Point Conservation Area – May 7, 9 to 11 a.m. Join the Friends of Lemoine Point, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and

Forests Ontario at Lemoine Point for a day of planting. This year marks the eighth year for this family friendly event. Besides increasing the number of trees in the area, participants will have a chance to learn about the important of green spaces within an urban setting. Science Rendezvous – May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out to the Rogers K-Rock Centre for a day filled with science. Community members are invited to meet and talk with scientists, engage in scientific experiments and learn about the excitement and possibilities of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The event is free and welcoming to families. HomeGrown Live Music Festival – May 7, various times and venues Enjoy local musicians and venues throughout during this annual festival. Now in its eighth year, this year’s festival features a variety of musical acts in a variety of genres. All proceeds from the event go towards Joe’s M.I.L.L

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Property Wanted

Cash for Waterfront 2-3 bedroom home, or cottage, any location.

For Sale

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. Hwy 15: Big treed hilltop, surveyed lot with well and plenty of road frontage, corner lot. $17,000 obo. Waterfront Galore: bargain waterfront acreage on nice lake with big chalet cottage. Under $265,000. Bobs Lake: heavily treed big lot with deep water access & docks, small cottage, 2 like new bunkies, garage & workshop. $165,000. Please call us for all kinds of waterfront, vacant land, farms, cottages & small businesses.

Local employer is hiring for Mon – Fri positions, apply in confidence.

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation requires a

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Coordinator of Meal Programs

This entry level position is currently 28 hours per week (Mondays – Thursdays) with a possibility of full time and located in Sydenham, ON.

This Employment Ontario program was paid for in part by the Government of Canada

FOR THE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:

Charles McRae at charles.mcrae@metroland.ca 613-546-8885 Ext. 203 Melissa Ayerst at melissa.ayerst@metroland.com 613-546-8885 Ext. 212

YOUTH 10 - 17 / ADULTS

SLIDE INTO SPRING

WITH A PAPER ROUTE Special Events, Hockey Tickets, Carrier of the Month, Gift Cards and More! JOIN THE KINGSTON HERITAGE/FRONTENAC GAZETTE DELIVERY TEAM TODAY!

To see what routes are available in your area - Contact Charles McRae at the Kingston Heritage. charles.mcrae@metroland.com

Looking for Adults with a vehicle to provide fill in service for carrier vacation & otherwise. For route information contact charles.mcrae@metroland.com

Did you know there’s national and international news on our website?

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AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs. Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

(613)283-8475

National Online Boat & RV Auction May 11th, 2016. Boats, RVs’ Atv’s, S n o w m o b i l e s , side/side’s and more!! Pre-bidding begins May 9th, 2016. For more information visit AeroAuctions.ca Consignments Welcome. **Don’t miss our Heavy Equipment and Transportation Auction on May 10th, 2016 as well. Call Toll Free 1-866-375-6109 or 705-730-2411

We Captured the Moment and Now you can Keep the Memory!

8x10 - $10 5x7 - $7.50 Call us for Details 613.546.8885

Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m. on May 11, 2016 or to david.townsend@sfcsc.ca with Coordinator of Meal Programs in the subject line.

Call to book your ad 1-888-967-3237

We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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For all the latest, visit www.kingstonregion.com/kingstonregion-news/

Duties: The Coordinator of Meal Programs provides direct service coordination for Hot Meals on Wheels, Frozen Meals on Wheels, Diners Clubs and all SFCSC Social/Recreational programs. The incumbent is responsible for volunteer management, communication and administrative support for those volunteers in program operations, reflecting SFCSC values, principles and philosophy and follows approved SFCSC policies and procedures. To receive a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Must have knowledge about food programs and needs of seniors. Must have completed their Food Safety Training. Should possess experience managing volunteers or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Must have a knowledge of Frontenac County. Must be flexible in work hours for volunteer promotional opportunities.

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Earn extra money! Route - AB018 (35 Papers) Fox Run Place – 5001 to 5052 Westgate Crt. – 400 to 424 Route - AB009 (65 Papers) Palmerston Cres. – 1005 to 1114 Mona Dr. – 988 to 1085 Route - AB010 (78 Papers) Finch St. – 1007-1091 Earnhart St. – 1017–1108 Longwood Terr. –1250 – 1274 Woodbine Rd. –1255-1278 Route - AE013 (114 Papers) Danbury Rd. – 780 to 900 Pembridge Cr. – 890 to 957 Caniff Pl – 782 to 806

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Route - AO016 (135 Papers) Limeridge Dr-6-80 Point St. Mark Dr-4-68 Bernadette Crt. – 9-30 Medley Crt-100-Unit 10 to 73

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Route - AO023 (64 Papers) Dalgleigh Ave-2-59 Fireside Crt-108-131 McLean Crt-698-710 Gore Rd-206-254

Route - AH021 (106 Papers) Uxbridge Cr. – 870 to 1013 Walker Crt. – 867 to 893

Limited Number of Routes Available. For more info contact Charles: charles.mcrae@metroland.com

Looking for Adults with a vehicle to provide fill in service for carrier vacation & otherwise. For route information contact charles.mcrae@metroland.com

Selling your house?

Make sure to tell your real estate agent to advertise on HomeFinder.ca, your comprehensive guide to real estate in the Greater Kingston Region. Frontenac Gazette - Thursday, May 5, 2016

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LIQUIDATION AUCTION SALE on Sat., May 7/16 @ 9 am for Gananoque Rent-All Ltd. & Country Depot @ 825 Stone Street North, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z7 from Hwy 401 take Hwy 32 south to site A 5th day is required to auction off the remaining balance of the $700,000.00 worth of inventory. This final & last day will yet offer a treasure trove, to coin a phrase “the nuts and bolts of the business”. New, brand name products & many other items too numerous to mention… 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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Saturday May 7 2016 - JOY JAM 2016 FUNDRAISER Registration Starts at 10 am - Events will run 11 AM - 5 PM --to take place at the Smiths Falls Freestyle Park (behind arena) @ 71 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls $5 Registration Fee to take part in event - Cash only - All Money Raised will go to new Equipment for Freestyle Park

Holiday Monday May 23 2016 - MASSIVE FULL DAY ON SITE AUCTION - for Bill North - 150 Township Boundary Rd RR1, Balderson, ON K0G 1A0 Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am) *Vehicles, 1922 Star, Dump truck, Machinery & Large Items sell at 11 AM - Quantities of brand new Amish made furniture & new collectibles - Massive Auction - See our Website for 100’s of pictures for each auction. CLS470898_0505

DAN PETERS AUCTION Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauction.com

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

MACHINERY & SPORTING GOODS AUCTION

Online Only Jewellery Auction

Buy for that special someone or simply treat yourself. Go to www.handsauction.com, click Online bidding to register and bid.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day wonderful jewellery .... Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Aquamarine, Emeralds, Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire and more set in rings, necklaces, pendants/brooches, bracelets.

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 Fax: (613) 267-6931 www.jimhandsauction.com

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Antiques & Modern Household Furnishings 12’ Aluminum Princecraft boat 9.9 hp Yamaha Outboard Motor, 2.2 hp Mercury Trolling Motor 4 X 8 Utility Trailer To be held at Hands Auction Facility 5501 County Rd 15, R R # 2, Brockville, ON on Friday, May 6 @ 3 p.m. A great selection of quality furnishings, fine china, crystal and collectibles, front loading washer & dryer, bar size freezer, fishing tackle and much, much more. Please visit www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding Button to view full descriptive catalogue and photographs. Online bidding opens Friday, April 29 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, May 6 @ 12 noon. The choice is now yours, bid online or as always we are delighted to see you at the live auction.

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to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd., #10 (#3560 Franktown Rd.) on Sat., May 14/16 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11 am. Retiring or Downsizing? We are welcoming new & good used construction, farm machinery & related items. Light, Heavy & Shop Equip’t. Vehicles. Guns & Fishing Equip’t. Lawn & Garden Equip’t. Tools of the Trade. ATV’s. Boats. Recreational equip’t & accessories. Keep in mind that Canadian Farm & Vehicle Equip’t is High on American Demand. For complimentary web advertising & photos, please call, fax or email your list now to have your items included in this successful annual event. We are also booking for Spring & Summer Auctions including Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales. Call for a complimentary consultation and to secure a date give us a call at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering

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Sunday May 15 2016 - MASSIVE OUTDOOR COIN< CURRENCY & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION - Auction starts at NOON (Preview from 11 AM) 182 Glenview Road, Drummond North Elmsley Township Coins & Currency, Gold & Silver Bank notes Collection, Collection of Orange Lodge Parade items, King Billy uniform, lodge caps, aprons, trunks, assorted mason items, ceremonial coffin & so much more - Outdoor Auction - Indoors only if rain.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

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@ 225 Brockville St.,Smiths Falls, ON K7A 3Z5 on Wed., May 11/16 @ 6 pm

~ Charming. Updated. Clean. Modern. Centrally Located ~ Newly tiled entry w/ closet. New laminate flooring. Remodelled kitchen boasts new, white, Shaker-style cabinetry & includes 3 stainless steel appliances. The formal living room, adjacent to the dining area, has a working wood fireplace. The central hall leads to 3 bedrooms all w/ closets. 4 pce bath. A $15,000.00 (+/-) waterproofing reno has given this home a dry finished basement to include a large family room w/ new beber-style carpet, a 2 pce powder room, a laundry room, a cold room, a bed room & a service room which houses a natural gas furnace, a new n/g hot water tank & central air. 200 amp service. Oversized, insulated, double car garage has 2 man doors, 2 remote garage doors, floor drain, hot & cold water. There is an attached private porch conveniently located off the kitchen and there is a ground level patio. Featuring a good fencedin rear yard. Garden shed w/ power. Double paved drive. Corner lot size 95’ w x 120’ d/ (+/-). Taxes $3400 (+/-).

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

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PLUS CONTENTS For Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Stevens Saturday , May 14 @ 10 a.m. 22 Grieg St., Smiths Falls Selling a brick bungalow in a quiet neighbourhood just off Union St. This home features a new gas furnace, new central air and a large fenced lot of approximately 54 ft by 164 ft backing on to a playground. It has a detached garage and reasonable taxes of approximately $2200 per year. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are moving to a retirement residence and are offering their home to the highest bidder on May 14th. This is an ideal renovation project or starter home. Deposit will be required by the buyer on auction day. Also selling household items, ceran top stove, refrigerator like new, model toy collection, antique press back chairs, furniture, antiques & collectibles, antique saw sharpening tools, hand tools, gardening tools, Craftsman 16.5 hp riding mower, self propelled push mower, Noma snow blower plus more. For the terms and conditions or to view the home please contact our office. See website for pictures and more info. joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

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540-3384 Shop Local Showcase to be held on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence College. Featuring interactive displays of local area businesses, both indoors and out. Childrens face painting, Mothers Day crafts and activities. Free admission. Free parking. Free sampling of wine/beer/food/coffee. Free draw for a Service Guaranteed Trip for two to Las Vegas for one lucky visitor. More info at www.shoplocalshowcase.ca info@shoplocalshowcase.ca. Stay on Your Feet – FREE 8 week falls prevention program for older adults 55+. Includes guest speakers, social breaks and Tai Chi. Runs Thursdays from April 21 to June 9, 1-3 p.m. at KFL&A Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave. Call 613-549-1232, ext. 1209 to register, or for more information. Retired from CSC? The next CSC Retirees Social Afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 1:00 to 5:00. The gathering will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560. The reunions provide an opportunity for retirees to renew old acquaintances, reminisce about the good times and forge and strengthen the bonds we share as men and women who have contributed to the protection of the public. For more information, please contact cscretirees@gmail. com. Kingston Grandmother Connection-Just in time for Spring and Mothers’ Day! Treat your children, mothers and grandmothers to a day at our Spring Fun Fair for Africa. Games and craft activities for kids, gifts for Moms and others. Gently used clothing, grandmothers’ baking, sewing, plants, locally made birdhouses, African baskets and art by H’art. Time and Talents Draw, plus African songs and drumming, and other entertainment for adults and kids. Light lunch available. Free admission. All proceeds to Help Lesotho and the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers in Africa raising their orphaned grandchildren. Where and When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10:00-3:00 at The Salvation Army Citadel, Centennial at Taylor-Kidd Blvd. www.g2gkingston. ca. Home Base Housing is seeking individuals to sit on the volunteer Board of Direc-

tors. We are seeking caring people with backgrounds in fundraising, governance, law, or affordable housing. The organization has programs and services which assist homeless or at-risk individuals that range from youth to adults as well as families including In From the Cold Emergency Shelter; Lily’s Place Family Shelter; The Housing Help Centre; Prevention Diversion, Housing First, Kingston Youth Services and Supportive Housing.The board of directors meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. In addition to the Board of Directors, we have volunteers who sit on our committees: Human Resource, Moving Forward (building partnerships), Strategic Planning, Audit and Fundraising. If you would like to join please contact Bill Dobson, Board Treasurer, at billdobson65@gmail.com. Jane Jacob’s Walks - Kingston. Come for a stimulating selection of tours on a variety of subjects throughout Kingston including at the Inner Harbour, Barriefield Heritage District, Williamsville Main Street, Old Sydenham Heritage District, the Insane Asylum and Church of the Good Thief. Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8, morning and afternoon, rain or shine. Where: Neighbourhoods around Kingston. Who: a co-ordinated effort of neighbourhood associations and community organizations. Info: For details on the walks, start time, location, duration, accessibility see http:// janeswalk.org/canada/kingston/ or contact Kingston co-ordinator John Grenville through the website. Second Sunday Breakfast Club - Come one, come all to a community breakfast at Emmanuel United Church Hall. 63 Factory Street. Feed the Body, Feed the Soul! May 8, 2016 10:30-11:30 a.m. Treat mom to Mothers’ Day breakfast! Donation, only to cover cost. Come and bring your kids & neighbours along with you. Something different to do on a Sunday morning. Info: 613-777-5190. Orchestra Kingston’s Season Grand Finale, with Canta Arya Strings. Join Kingston’s community orchestra and the young string players of Canta Arya, for Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture, Kingston composer John Burge’s Concerto for 4 Violins, and other inspiring pieces. Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., in the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (390 King

Street West, Kingston). Tickets $30 ($25 ahead of time, at theisabel.ca). For information, call 613-634-9312 or email manager@orchestrakingston.ca The Sharing Centre in Emmanuel United Church in Odessa has a great selection of bright, summer clothes for the entire family. Shoes, purses, books, linens and lots more. Drop by Tuesday and Wednesday 10-3, Thurs 6-8. Quality donations are welcome. Info 613-386-7125. In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at Megalos, 226 Princess St. at 5:30PM. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966. The Tett invites you to spend Mother’s Day immersed in the brilliance of local arts and culture. The Tett Arts Expo will be happening on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. - Sunday, May 8 at 5 p.m. at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning. Treat your mom to a weekend of dynamic art performances, exhibits and workshops. Sunday brunch will be held in the scenic Malting Tower, framed by stunning lake views. Info: www.tettcentre.org or (343) 266-0009 x 3091. Bath Legion at Millhaven - Friday May 6 - Friday lunch at the Legion, Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 - Shuffleboard - registration starts at 11 a.m. $5. Meat spin 1 p.m. $2. Monday, May 9 - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play. Wednesday, May 11 - breakfast at the Legion. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spring Recorder Recital - Tuesday May 10, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. First- and second-year recorder students from the Seniors Association invite you to a free recital of works by Handel, Bach, Palestrina, Delibes and more, followed by a virtuoso performance by instructor, Lisa SzekerMadden. 56 Francis St. 613.548.7810 Kingston Archery Club - Join us for the outdoor season starting in May. Both 3D and field targets are available on our outdoor range from May to November. Outdoor events include spring 3D tournament June 5, summer IFFA field tournament July 24, and an archery fair open to the public June 5. The club welcomes

ages 8+, teens, adults, seniors, novices and pros in all styles of archery. Outdoor range club nights are Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Non-members are welcome to drop in and shoot for a $10 walk-in fee. Personal archery equipment is required for club evenings and walk-ins. For more information or to join contact us at info@ kingstonarcheryclub.org and check us out on the web at kingstonarcheryclub.org where online membership is available. Kingston Horticultural Society meets Wednesday May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston. Featured speaker is Mara Shaw of the Loving Spoonful : the power of good food. Plus a spring bulb Show Corner competition. Non-member admission is $3. New members welcome. Info: www.ikweb.com/khs or email kingstonhortsoc@gmail.com. Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and/ or Divorce? Where do you turn for help? Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings. May 10: “Solutions” to Daily Struggles 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, (613) 548-4461. All faith denominations are welcome. Kingston Stamp Club meeting - May 9 7:30 p.m. May at the Ongwanada Resource Centre 191 Portsmouth Ave. Guest speaker Mr. Garfield Portch, a noted and highly respected member of the Canadian Philatelic Community. All welcome. There is free admission and free parking. Info: Mr. Don Mann at 613-389-6536 (ddmann@sympatico.ca). Stay Under the Shooting Stars on Friday, May 6 at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre – A dynamic indoor presentation on astronomy and the constellations at 7:30 pm will be followed by an outdoor tour of the night sky. Weather permitting, we will enjoy the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and see the double shadow on Jupiter from two of its four moons. Free, family-friendly event! Information. http://elbowlakecentre.ca/events. To book a cabin ($60/night), contact carolyn. bonta@queensu.ca or call 613-353-7968. Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church 200

Norman Rogers Dr. -Bake sale and deli table Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m.- noon. Single serving meals $5 soups, shepherds pie, chill & more. RCL Br 631 Saturday, May 7 1-5 p.m. music by Rawhide. Come out and enjoy, music lovers charge $5. Support the Legion. Info 613-389-6605. The Miniature Enthusiasts of Kingston and Area are holding a Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale on Saturday, May 7 at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. There will be displays from our club and the Napanee club, dealers from Ontario and Quebec, and door prizes the Grand Door Prize is a furnished doll house. Admisssion is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, and a $20 family rate. Info: 613 540-3384, or go to www. kingstonminiatures.com. Legion 560 - Friday, May 6 Kirkham’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover charge for non members and guests. Saturday, May 7 Runaway Cowboys will entertain from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover charge for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham is holding a Fish Fry on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $14, Children $6. All welcome. Kingston Women’s Connection presents “A Hot Cup of Tea”; Tuesday,May 10, 7:30 p.m. Gibson Hall, 990 Sydenham Rd. Featuring Wendy Lehmann from ‘Steeped Tea’. Vocalist:Rhonda Spurrell. Speaker: Marg ter Haar of Belleville,”From Paralysis to Peace”.Cost: $8, includes light refreshments. RSVP: judycobham@sympatico.ca or Shirley @ 613-547-4487. Trinity Presbyterian Church 9 Manitou Cres, Amherstview is having a Gigantic Garage and Bake Sale. Saturday, May 7 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Bath United Church Spring Tea and Sale. May 7 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch $6 per person. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – May 6 Discussion: “Self-Discipline” Friday, May 6 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All welcome. Info:bahais@kingston.net 613-634-0767.

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would watch his figure grow larger and I would feel the utmost relief that he would soon be home, safe and sound. “He’s home,” I would yell. Everett would get up and go out to the barn yard and take the team from Father, and feed them oats, and let them drink from the watering trough and then take them into the barn for the night. And Father would come into the kitchen, covered with dirt and chaff, looking like he had rolled in a dustbin. He would go to the bench at the back door where Mother would have put out a fresh basin of warm water. I would watch him splash the water over his face and rub it up his arms, and see the water turn black. He would reach up to the huck towel and dry himself off, and it would look like he didn’t have another ounce of strength in his body. Mother would put a steaming supper before him, and I never knew whether I should sit at the table with him so that he wouldn’t be eating alone, or to leave him in peace. It never mattered how ample was the meal, it couldn’t erase the bonetiredness from Father’s body. I used to think a long day in the fields made him look much older than he really was. At any other time of the year, Father would spend some time after supper reading the paper, with his feet resting on the oven door. But when he had been in back fields from daylight to dusk, it was all he could do to muster enough strength to plod to the bedroom, undress and fall into bed. I knew without fail, the next morning there would be a repeat of what had happened the day before, and would happen many days hence. Although I didn’t understand completely what the Depression really meant, I knew for us to survive it, Father would have to continue the backbreaking work of tilling the land, and harvesting the crops, with machinery that had seen better days. And Established 1876 in my prayers at night, I would offer up a special prayer for Father...that Local People providing Local People with he would have the FARM • HOME • AUTO strength to do what • CONDOMINIUM • COMMERCIAL had to be done to keep the farm going, • INSURANCE and to keep the Depression from clos24 Hour Emergency Claim Response 1-800-722-9556 ing in around us. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a Harrowsmith Office Napanee Office hard copy, please 613-372-2980 613-354-4810 contact Mary at wick2@sympatico. www.l-amutual.com ca

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Insanity recently arose in Ottawa over the issue of teaching yoga. The University of Ottawa actually cancelled free yoga stretching classes—that had been running for eight years—at the school’s Centre for Students with Disabilities, because it was taught by a woman who did not come from the culture where yoga originated. In other words, she wasn’t culturally pure. What’s next? Martial arts? Where would the line be drawn: Japan? China? India? Karate travelled to North America from the cultures of Okinawa and Japan. But it travelled there from China, and before that India. So who gets to teach it? Only someone from India? Or is China acceptable? How about Okinawa? I have visited Salem, Massachusetts several times. It’s a beautiful city whose history offers a sad story, one from which we should learn. Instead, history repeats itself. It happened in the 1950s. It’s happening again now. One of the most tragic stories of the Salem witch hunts is that of Giles Corey. Believing that he would eventually succumb to the pain and torture, his tormentors placed large stones and boulders upon his flattened body, awaiting the moment when he would name names of those he knew to be witches (of course, he didn’t know anyone). He did not follow the path of many who did name names. With each stone added to the pile slowly crushing him, Giles Corey would simply call out, “More weight.” He never gave in. He died under the weight of the rocks upon him. Crushed to death. Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible during the McCarthy era, named after Senator Joseph McCarthy, who led the congressional committees called to hunt down sympathizers to the Communist cause. The Crucible opened on Broadway in January 1953. The production was a reflection of the times and an insult to the congressional proceedings. The Crucible

offered a call for caution amidst hysteria. The Crucible is again playing on Broadway. The New York Post has called it “a heart-stopping, bone-chilling masterpiece.” One of the banners outside the theatre reads: “A Trump-era take on the Arthur Miller classic.” The show hits home in frightening ways. Instead of wearing Puritan costumes, this version opens with the school girls who started the hysteria all wearing what look like modern day school uniforms. The score composed by Philip Glass makes use of traditional instruments as well as modern-era digital and synthesized sounds. The Crucible warns us of the ease with which hysteria can grip a community. Those initially labeled as witches in Salem may have been social outcasts, but it wasn’t long before upstanding members of the community also became victims. Hysteria shattered the community. Righteousness often boils down to a personal vendetta. It’s no surprise that Arthur Miller was called to testify at the congressional hearings in the 1950s. However, like Giles Corey and John Proctor in The Crucible, Miller refused to answer questions or name

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names. Many whom we revere today became victims of the McCarthy hearings and were blacklisted for many years. In addition to Arthur Miller, they included the likes of Pete Seeger, Lucille Ball, Orson Wells, Leonard Bernstein, Charlie Chaplin, Danny Kaye, Albert Einstein, Albert Ginsberg, and Lena Horne. Today, we have political candidates rallying (trumping up?) the crowds into a fervour by besmirching immigrants and foreigners, especially ones closest to the border (Mexicans) or those who visibly stand out because of their dress and appearance (Muslims). As for those on the other end of the political spectrum who hold concerns about cultural appropriation, I agree

that we need to respect sacred symbols and ceremonies. I also believe in diversity, and diversity does not mean rigid exclusion. It means getting to know one another and opening our arms and hearts to the love from and for other cultures. It means that I can play the blues of African-American culture on my guitar, I can teach yoga, I can

teach karate, and I can sing songs from other cultures as a way of celebrating diversity. Sadly, the witch hunts continue. The Crucible lives among us. Let us not get caught up in either the hysteria of fearing other cultures or becoming one of the righteous (the politically correct moralizers). Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin

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