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[Above] Carol Little [right] a member of the Grandmothers By the Lake, the Frontenac chapter of the Grandmother to Grandmother campaign. She is pictured with members of the St. Mark’s Widows group, which supports other grandmothers in need. [Left] Grandmother Rosa is supported with the help of the St. Mark’s Widows Group. She is pictured here with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Submitted photos
NEWS – It can be hard for anyone to imagine taking on the responsibility of a young child as a senior citizen, but throughout Africa, grandmothers raising their grandchildren and other children orphaned by the HIV/ AIDS pandemic is simply a way of life. It’s a reality that struck other grandmothers around the world a decade ago, thanks to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, as women around the world joined forces to raise funds for the grandmothers in Africa raising up to 10 children each with no income and little help. Since the inception of the Grandmother
to Grandmother Campaign 10 years ago, thousands of grandmothers the world over have been struck by trying to imagine that reality. But for Carol Little of Grandmothers by the Lake here in Frontenac County, there’s no need to imagine – she’s seen the reality first hand, and it’s a reality she can’t un-see. “You can never really visualize until you’ve seen… and it was just h e a r t - w r e n c h i n g ,” said Little, who joined Grandmothers by the Lake eight years ago. “I don’t think once you’ve experienced something like that you’ll ever be the same person.” Continued on page 4
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Wilton Cheese Factory celebrates 150 years of tradition and quality cheese BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
This year, as Canada celebrates 150 years, a local landmark will also be celebrating this historic milestone. The Wilton Cheese Factory, which opened in the small town of Wilton in 1867, originally operated as a farmer’s cooperative. For years, the cooperative worked with local cheese sellers, farmers markets and passionate cheese makers, including Arne Jensen. “My grandfather came from Denmark in 1925 and he worked in cheese and dairy places in the area while he learned English,” explained Scott Jensen, president of AM Jensen Limited. “He became a cheese maker and he was actually paid in cheese and he sold it door to door. He also worked closely with the Wilton Cheese Factory for a number of years.” Arne Jensen became Wilton’s major buyer and when the farmer’s cooperative decided that they no longer wanted to run the factory, they looked to Jensen for a buyout. “My grandfather bought them out in the 1970s and one of the conditions on the sale was that he never change the name of the factory and we have always honoured that,” explained Scott. “He also opened in Simcoe as AM Jensen Limited, and eventually my father took over the business and now I have taken over for him.”
Dave Larkin is the current manager of the Wilton Cheese Factory. Submitted photo
While the ownership may have changed over the years, the tradition of artisan cheese manufacturing has remained the same. “We haven’t really changed the product, we are still offering 100 per cent milk cheese and we don’t modify that,” said Jensen. “It is old world craftsmanship. The equipment is old
and generations of people have worked there and that continues even today. It is really built on tradition and a lot of people enjoy supporting that.” In keeping with tradition, the cheese factory’s current manager, Dave Larkin, has been working at the factory since 1985. He started
as just a labourer and maintenance worker, but he eventually worked his way up. “It was a job when I was young and it was a good job,” he said. “Over the years I learned the ins and outs and I was always surprised with how loyal the customers are and how far reaching this little factory is.” According to Larkin, the factory sells most of their cheese on the weekends and on a typical weekend they sell approximately 1,000 pounds of fresh cheese curd. “We have people that come from all across the province and they have to stop in Wilton for their cheese,” he said. “It has become a passed on tradition to go to the Wilton Cheese Factory and people have grown up on the cheese.” On a full make day, the factory will produce 90 blocks of cheese, each weighing in at about 40 pounds. The cheese is distributed throughout Kingston, Napanee, Gananoque and surrounding areas, but the factory itself is still the place to be on a weekend. “Sundays are our busiest day of the week and we see about 500 people come through and some days even more,” said Larking. “It is really incredible to see.” Even with competition in the cheese market and larger factories that inevitably produce cheese at lower prices, Wilton continues to bring in customers and Jensen believes it has a lot to do with the quality of the product. Continued on page 6
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Frontenac grandmothers helping other grandmothers in need Continued from page 1
Little was selected as one of 10 Canadian grandmothers and two Australian grandmothers to travel to Zambia and South Africa in 2016 with the Stephen Lewis Foundation. In Zambia, the dozen grandmothers visited villages where an entire generation has been lost to HIV/AIDS, leaving grandmothers to raise their grandchildren and other orphans. They went into to schools run by African grandmothers to meet the children who were eager to learn about these international grandmothers. And, perhaps most strikingly according to Little’s accounts, the grandmothers had the opportunity to sit face to face with the African grandmothers who have found strength and courage to continue in a place where food, health care and security are scarce. In short, it was an opportunity for the grandmothers to see for themselves who they were helping through their fundraising efforts back home. And the experience was not lost on Little. “It’s hard for me still to speak about it and not cry,” she said, her emotional reaction to the memories evident. “My group visited three of the grandmothers, and we went into their homes and just sat and talked with them… it was wonderful.” And it was an undeniable reminder of why she and her fellow Grandmothers of the Lake continue to raise funds here in Frontenac. Little brought home first-hand
accounts of the life the African grandmothers live, stories she’s pledged to share with others for the next year. When she does, it’s not hard to understand why over 10,000 grandmothers belong to 240 grandmothers’ groups in Canada and have sent $25 million to the grandmothers in Africa. “That’s pretty good for a bunch of old ladies, eh?” Little said with a laugh. Earlier this month, Little had the opportunity to rekindle her passion for fundraising once more when she got the chance to catch up with three of the African grandmothers she’d met on her trip to Africa – the trip last year coincided with the 21st International AIDS Conference, held in Durban, South Africa, where Little was one of over 2,000 grandmothers from Africa and abroad who marched to the summit; Little reunited with three of those African grandmothers in early April as they toured through Canada to mark the 10th anniversary of the Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. To continue their own fundraising efforts, the Grandmothers by the Lake will host their 9th annual Plant, Trunk and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 3 at Gilmour’s on 38, 5062 Highway 38 in Harrowsmith. This flagship fundraising event is perfectly timed for those who enjoy gardening, as annual and perennial flowers and greenery will be available for purchase, as well as herbs and a selection of vegetable plants. Additionally, a variety of baked goods will be available, as well as an eclectic assortment of clothing items and curiosities. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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In the coming months, the Grandmothers by the Lake are also hosting a number of other activities and fundraisers. On Saturday, June 17, the group is hosting a walk, which is part of a larger national walk. The walk will begin by meeting at 11 a.m. at the Foodland location in Sydenham. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the cause, and the Grandmothers by the Lake are still looking for sponsors for that event. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Grandmothers will host a musical evening at Trinity United Church in Verona, and Little will be giving a slideshow and presentation on her experiences in Africa on Saturday, Oct. 28 at
the Sydenham Branch of the KFL&A Public Library. “We do our best to get things donated… the spaces we use, the entertainment we book, that kind of thing, and, that way, all the money we raise goes directly to the Foundation,” Little said. “And that means it goes directly to helping the grandmothers and children in Africa.” To find out more about the Stephen Lewis Foundation or the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, go to www.stephenlewisfoundation.org.
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Wilton Cheese Factory celebrates 150 years of tradition and quality cheese
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It’s a wonderful time of the year, with the trees greening and the daffodils and tulips brightening our gardens. So a gentle reminder for this upcoming gardening season is that most of your plant cells and plastic pots up to 12“ in diameter or 1 gallon in size are recyclable in your plastics week.They must be clean though!Take a hose to them then ensure they don’t fly out of your recycle box. Check with the retailer when you are purchasing your bedding plants as many of them will take the plant cells, trays and pots. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Happy Gardening!
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“We place a lot of emphasis on fresh and quality cheese,” he said. “The staff is determined to make a really high quality product and we go out of our way to make a superior product. We aren’t interested in quantity going out the door, there is a lot of care that goes into this process and we take a lot of pride in that.” This year, as the factory celebrates 150 years of that pride and quality, Larkin hopes to have a celebration in Wilton. He has ordered tote bags for customers to take home and he hopes to have a special day of celebration. “We haven’t worked out the de-
tails just yet, but we want to have cake and maybe some grilled cheese sandwiches too,” he said. “We want to thank our customers and recognize this accomplishment.” Jensen is also excited to see Wilton reach this milestone and he admits that even the offices in Simcoe have been buzzing with excitement. “There has been so much excitement recently and it is out of the ordinary for companies to last this long,” he said. “In the cheese world it is all about aging, and I think we have aged pretty well.” The Wilton Cheese Factory is located at 287 Simmons Rd. in Wilton. For more information about the factory, visit their website at www.wiltoncheese.ca.
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Wilton Cheese Factory sells approximately 1000 pounds of cheese curd each weekend. Submitted photo
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A HUGE thank you to all the residents, organizations, groups and associations that took time once again this year to wade into ditches, swamp and shorelines following the elusive garbage trail. It takes a lot of concerned and conscientious residents to gather together to ensure the beauty of ourTownship shines through. Suggestions on how to improve our Pitch In efforts are always encouraged so please email ideas/comments to fswsupport@southfrontenac.net. AgainThankYou, you know how you are! Enhance, Conserve & Protect our Environment.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES
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Council will be considering a by-law at a public meeting onTuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm regarding a proposed name for a newly constructed public road in Part of Lot 7, Concession IV, District of Portland, connecting Colebrooke Road on the north withWilton Road on the south within the village of Harrowsmith.The by-law would name the road“Robinson Road”in honour of the late, long-serving Councillor Bill Robinson. For more information see the website under“News and Public Notices”or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221.
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Butterfly releases to honour those loved and lost BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
News – There is something magical about watching a butterfly take flight: the delicate wings that somehow allow the butterfly to flutter high into the sky; the bright colours contrasting against the soft, blue sky; and the knowledge that, like all living things, the butterfly began its humble existence small and unaware, yet ready to become something much bigger and much more beautiful. Perhaps that’s why Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region (BFO Kingston), chose the butterfly as a symbol of life and love for their annual event in honour of those people loved and lost – there is beauty in the butterfly itself, there is beauty in the idea of releasing a butterfly into its native land, perhaps with a message for a loved one who has passed on, and there is undoubtedly a beauty in witnessing dozens of butterflies take to the skies in a whimsical flutter. For the past few years, BFO Kingston has hosted butterfly releases, entitled ‘Wings of Serenity,’ as a means of honouring the people whose losses have been deeply affective. Some choose to release a butterfly for a specific relative or friend who has passed away, and others chose to set a butterfly free in honour of those who mean the most to them in this world, said Barb Mundell, program and administrative coordinator for BFO Kingston. But regardless of what makes someone want to participate, there are aspects of healing and new beginnings that take place at each butterfly release. “I think, unfortunately, North American society kind of runs and hides from death and dying, and people feel lost and alone when they are grieving someone they love,” Mundell said. “Being able to be around like-individuals who are going through the same thing lets people realize that they’re not alone, and that life does go on,” she continued. “But you still have this missing person, this hole in your life, and I think it’s important for people to be able to have a community that they can share their loved ones with, where they can talk about them, and honour them, and make them part of their lives.” Mundell’s sentiments speak not only to the concept behind the butterfly releases, but also to the mandate of BFO Kingston, which is to provide support services, public awareness and volunteer training in the region for those dealing with or wanting to help with the bereavement process. BFO Kingston offers a variety of different group sessions to open up conversation and allow for the sharing of thoughts and memories, and also has facilitators available to speak with individuals on an as-needed basis. This year, BFO Kingston is hosting three butterfly releases in partnership with Hospice Kingston, tak-
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ing place throughout Kingston and Frontenac County. On fly to release, are $25 each. Those wishing to release more Saturday, May 23, two butterfly release events will take than one butterfly simply need to purchase the same number place. The first will be in the Hospice Gardens at City Park of tickets as butterflies they wish to release. Tickets and butin Kingston, and will begin with registration at noon with terflies must be purchased by Friday, May 12. Tickets are the welcoming address; the release will take place at 12:45 available through the BFO Kingston website at www.bfop.m. Then, beginning at 3 p.m., BFO and Hospice Kings- kingston.com or through the Hospice Kingston website at ton will host another butterfly release at Brooks Landing in www.hospicekingston.ca. For assistance in purchasing tickPerth Road Village, with the release to take place at 3:40 p.m. ets, call Maura at 613-542-5013 ext. 9. Both of these events are open to the public, but, with Brooks Landing being a much smaller venue, Mundell suggests the City Park event as the easiest for the public to access. On Saturday, Jun. 3, the two organizations are hosting a semi-private butterfly release at Fairmount Home in Glenburnie. For the first time, the organizations have worked with Fairmount Home to organize the release specifically for residents at Fairmount, as well as their friends and family. That event will also feature music by Find Your Voice Music Therapy, and will take beginning with registration from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The butterfly release will take place at 2:40 p.m. For those at Fairmount, hosting the release is a perfect fit, explained Katie Johnson, recreationist at Fairmount home. “At Fairmount, we use the butterfly as a symbol of our gentle care philosophy. Our gentle care philosophy guides us in our work as we strive to offer choice, maintain the independence, and be true to the life choices of our residents,” Johnson said, noting that the event will take place in the much-loved garden courtyard on the Fairmount property. “At the ceremony, the participants will release a live butterfly to celebrate the life of the person A scene from a pervious year's butterfly release at City Park in Kingsthey are honouring… We’ve heard of people whoton. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland purchase butterflies and release them in honour of their children or grandchildren as a symbol of their life. While the purpose of the event was rePUBLIC NOTICE ally to honour those we’ve lost, we see the event as an opportunity to celebrate life in general,” OF she continued. Pesticide use “We see this as such a unique opportunity for Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. our community; it’s a rare thing to be able to watch a butterfly take its first flight right from & the palm of your hand!” High Road Maintenance Tickets for all three, which include one butter-
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Sport fandom is complicated
Sports and especially professional sports inevitably enter our lives from time to time. Even if you aren’t really a sports fan, chances are you have watched the Super Bowl or even a World Series game and if you have watched one of those games you have likely observed sports fandom. Sports fandom can be a bit overwhelming and people tend to go a bit crazy and as I have observed this over the years, I have learned that sports fandom is complicated. I grew up in a house that was, and still is, a bit football crazy. My father is a diehard Toronto Argonauts fan (Canadian Football League, for those who aren’t familiar). When I was younger he had season tickets and I remember going to countless games with my parents. I’m not really sure how my dad became an Argos fan, but he has always been incredibly loyal to the team and I distinctly remember games filled with joy, especially when they
won the Grey Cup, and games filled with sadness and disappointment (more of this has occurred over the past few years, sorry Dad). My dad is also a Washington Redskins fan (NFL) and not because he likes the city or because he was fond of a member of the team when he originally became a fan, but simply because they have the same colours as the high school team that he played for. I have always found this comical, but I guess this is the case with a lot of sports fans; they need a reason to like the team they like and often those reasons are associated with proximity to the city or with a certain player, but small things also factor in and often nostalgia plays a role too. You also hear of families who have cheered for the same team for generations and in the case of the Maple Leafs, season tickets are willed to family members – extreme sports fandom. Then of course there are the fans that paint their faces or dress in costume all to support their team, they are also the fans that can be seen in tears following an important game if their team loses. Sports fandom is intense and this can also be seen when it comes to rivalries. In the case of my dad, the Argos have always
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had an extreme rivalry with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and if my father meets a fan of this opposing team he is immediately sceptical of them. Growing up, our neighbours were Tiger Cats fans and there was a constant battle of the flags in the opposing yards. In most cases, it is all in good fun, but sometimes rivalries can get a bit out of hand. In my case, sports fandom has always been something I have shared with my father and I’ll cheer on the Argos whenever I get a chance to watch a game with him. I have also developed a recent love for the Toronto Blue Jays, a favourite of Korey’s since childhood, and I’ll admit that in some cases, during some games, I have become a bit of a crazy fan. Sports have the ability to draw you in and when you get attached to a team and the players on that team, you want nothing more than to see them succeed. It is a bit bizarre in that sense, but also a lot of fun. So no matter what your reasoning for liking a team, just remember to have fun with it and when it comes to rivalries, remember that those fans are just as invested as you are. Sports games are supposed to be fun and sometimes we need to take ourselves a bit less seriously and just enjoy.
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Discounts on municipal services should be based on means, not age Last month, the City of Kingston announced that it was looking into the idea of scrapping seniors' discounts for transportation and recreation. In fact, councillors have shown a concerted interest in pursuing the policy further. Currently, the 65+ crowd enjoys such discounts as a $19.50 discount on monthly bus passes, as well as $104 per annum on Artillery Park gym passes. However, beyond the fact that these discounts represent a sincere gesture of respect and reverence for the decades of seniors’ work and service in the community, do these significant taxpayer-funded rebates in fact serve the public interest in more direct, tangible ways? In other words, are these rebates an effective use of taxpayer funds? Increasingly, these kinds of flat discounts for the elderly are coming under the policy microscope from a variety of angles. First of all, there's the fact that the ranks of the golden years club is absolutely burgeoning. By 2024, 20 per cent (or one in five) of Canadians will be aged 65 or over, many of them still working and in excellent health. Therefore, it must be noted that it will become increasingly expensive to subsidize these kinds
of discounts. Secondly, and most important, studies consistently show that those in the 65+ demographic are actually better off than other age cohorts because they tend to have more disposable income. Increasingly, the senior population will be made up of well-off baby boomers who spent their careers working high-paying government jobs with excellent benefits packages and pensions. It seems unfair that these people should automatically qualify for discounts when, for example, a single mother in her 30s who makes just enough to be outside the affordable bus pass range does not. City staff recommends moving toward a 'means-tested' system whereby discounts are primarily given to those who live at or below the poverty line. We agree that this is the just and right policy. Kingston seniors are certainly entitled to all of our respect and reverence. However, discounts for taxpayer-funded services should be reserved solely for those in direct need. If seniors do not meet the necessary means threshold, they should pay the same price as everyone else.
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In which we fend off the Hexagenia limbata and delight in the Syringa vulgarism JAMIE SWIFT
If you wander over to the foot of the Barriefield hill later this month, you’ll come across what amounts to a forest of Syringa vulgaris. Nothing vulgar about them, however. The bushes will be groaning with fragrant lilac blossoms. The sprawling, fragrant stand may well have been planted sometime in the 19th century, as part of a pioneer farmstead that has long since been colonized by RMC and other institutional facilities. Yet the forest must have spread in the meantime, the tiny florets — white, magenta, purple, violet — perfuming the air in a fashion that can only be described as sublime. I like to cycle over the causeway armed with a trusty pair of secateurs, all the better to gather a generous bundle of blossoms. I learned to do this growing up in Quebec City, where the nearby Plains of Abraham (a.k.a. the Battlefields Park) offered lilacs galore. They seem to be gone now. But, back then, you could clip them and sell them door-to-door. There’s something about springtime in Kingston that makes it — for me, at least — the best time of year.
Lilacs growing in Kingston Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland
Bright displays of daffodils, tulips and forsythia have replaced winter’s sombre face. As I write this, there’s birdsong galore pouring through a window that is, at last, open. I especially like the rising call of the white-throated sparrow. If you can catch a glimpse, the wonderful little creature has dramatic yellow splashes on its face. Keen birders call them “lores.” And there are lots of other calls. The cardinal singing from treetops. The rau-
cous blue jay. The coo of the mourning dove. One fascinating springtime day trip from Kingston is the bird lab at Cornell in Ithaca, N.Y. Now over a hundred years old, the Cornell bird lab is a leading conservation and research outfit with some 100,000 members. It’s located, appropriately enough, on Sapsucker Woods Road. Another reason to prize the month of May hereabouts is that the city is just a bit quieter, a tad less crowded-
feeling. At least downtown. Most of the students have decamped. A sure sign of spring is the armada of rental vans and trucks, harried parents and lawns in certain neighbourhoods cluttered with discarded furniture. The tourists, though certainly present in May, haven’t yet started to crowd the downtown streets. (Don’t get me wrong. Students and tourists are vital to Kingston’s well-being. The young people I meet at Queen’s every winter are energetic and attentive. They like the town, and even though some can get pretty rowdy from time to time, where would we be without them? Same with the tourists. They fill the gap left by the students and do so quite nicely.) May brings something that’s relatively new to Kingston. The sidewalk patio. It doesn’t even have to be that warm for restaurateurs and café owners to haul out the furniture, adding capacity and livening up the streets in a way that scarcely existed when I moved here over 25 years ago. One outdoor café improvement would be to close a few downtown streets to traffic, at least on a seasonal basis. Think of European cities where the bars and eateries spill out
into car-free streets and onto public squares. What if the eateries and bars around the public market behind city hall had their patios liberated from the crowded confines of fences? What if springtime made Kingston’s cafés resemble Berlin or Paris? I know that this would subvert the engineering mentality so prevalent inside city hall, but remember how the proposal to close Princess Street — ever-so-briefly — was initially greeted with horror? That was before it became the wonderful success that has now become the Princess Street Promenade. Of course, May is not without its downside in a lakeside city. Anyone who’s cycled, strolled or jogged near the water will know of those frenzied clouds of freshly hatched bugs that invade your eyes and hair. You may even find yourself breathing mayflies. These dragonfly cousins are sometimes known as fishflies or shadflies. But, whatever you call them, the hexagenia limbata are yet another powerful hint that spring is here at last. Good thing we have Syringa vulgaris to offer a much more pleasant reminder.
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Paddlers travel from Kingston to Ottawa to show we are all 'Connected by Canoe' BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
This summer, Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday and, in honour of that milestone, 16 people will be contemplating the country's past and future in an iconic Canadian vessel: the canoe. On May 2, the Connected by Canoe Journey officially launched their 10-day trip up the Cataraqui Waterway from Kingston to Ottawa. The group will travel via a Montreal Canoe that seats 16 people and as they paddle, they will engage in a floating conversation. "The idea was to bring greetings from the Canadian Canoe Museum to the Community Foundation of Canada's annual gathering on May 11," explained James Raffan, co-ordinator of the Connected by Canoe project. "We decided that the best way to do that was in this iconic vessel that people have been using to travel these waters for years." The Canadian Canoe Museum is home to over 600 canoes that represent Canadian history from coast to coast to coast and for Raffan, the canoe represents even more than that. "We really do think the canoe has possibilities for Canada," he said. "I mean, it is a nation of rivers and a river of nations.
Paddlers in Kingston on May 2 as them embark on a journey from Kingston to Ottawa as part of the Connected by Canoe project. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
But the canoe is about health. It’s about cross-cultural connections. It’s about connecting to the land and connecting to each other."
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Raffan reached out to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area when he was planning the journey to see if they would be willing to give them a send off. Tina Bailey, executive director of CFKA, was happy to oblige — with the help of some community partners. On May 2, members of the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes, Cataraqui Canoe Club, 1000 Islands Kayaking Company, Limestone Board and Boat Club, Trailhead, and the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club gathered at the Kingston Rowing Club to welcome the group and Bailey even went for a spin in their boat. "I wish I was going with them," she said following the paddle. "I really admire the journey they are embarking on and I am excited to see what comes out of it." The team of paddlers is made up of volunteers from across the country and from various backgrounds, including Inuit and First Nations, and each person was asked to bring with them an open-ended question to be discussed on the journey.
"The questions are about the future of Canada and we will explore them as we move," said Raffan. "The floating conversation will expand as we reach each community. It is a reminder that we are all in the same boat and, even though we are marking our past, we need to look to the future too and figure out what we can be doing better as a country." Raffan was excited to get the journey underway and in the end, each participant will write a response to the question they posed. "Everyone is bringing their voice and their thoughts and we are going to explore that. It is very exciting," he said. "We have a real mix of people and we have come together to show that a canoe really can have some lessons about the past and the future and I hope we show that." For more information about the Connected by Canoe project and journey, visit the website at http://www.canoemuseum. ca/connected-by-canoe/
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More than 1,000 students run in LCVI road race The 38th annual LCVI Road Race was held in Kingston on Wednesday, May 3. More than 1,000 local elementary school students participated in this year’s event. In the blue t-shirt, Fynnley Collins from Loughborough Public School competes in the Minor Atom Girls’ race. John Harman/Metroland
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Marysville comes to LIFE in spring BY MARGARET KNOTT
Spring has finally arrived for Frontenac Islands and there is excitement in the air. You can see it happening at this time of year in every small town along the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario. Here, municipal crews were out cleaning the streets of winter leftovers of sand and grime. The last of forgotten Christmas decorations are gone. Flower pots are appearing on the main street ready for plants, or already filled. Islanders are back from winter holidays. Trees and bushes are just aching to bloom. The bicycle rental shop is open for business, as is Horne’s ferry, the bakery. Soon to follow will be any other restaurant, shop, retreat, park, garden, and golf course that was closed for the winter. The Coast Guard has set out the markers. In small towns all over, signs will appear announcing this event or that and how to get here or there. Plants, vegetables and flowers, along with mulch and whatever else is required for the growing season will fill the stands along the front of the local general stores. Patios will be opening at village restaurants, as will accommodations closed for the winter. Fishing has started and boats have begun to arrive at the village docks. Summer residents will begin to trickle back. Local food and produce appears for sale. And finally as schools near closing for the summer, everything else that was shut down for the winter, art galleries, museums, information centres, specialty shops, parks, walking tours, etc. etc. will open, and summer fundraising events of every sort begin and visitors come in droves. Welcome to summer …. It’s all about tourism, attracting people to share in what you have to offer and to spend their dollars that help maintain your town when businesses close down for the winter. It doesn’t seem to matter how big or small the town may be, (unless you have a ski hill or concert hall), that’s the way it goes. Here, take the Wolfe
Islander III to Marysville and welcome to Wolfe Island. Brian Porter, the well known Sir John A Macdonald impersonator, and his wife Renee, wearing an 1880s gown as Lady Agnes Macdonald, presented a series of stories about Canada’s first prime minister and the women in his life. This was at a gathering presented as part of the WI Historical Society’s annual speakers series. The historical slides and the skits presented by Brian,
included his mother Helen Shaw, his two sisters, two wives, sickly Isabella Clark, Lady Agnes, his handicapped daughter Mary and granddaughter Daisy. Sir John was a widower for 10 years before he married Agnes One story about her, read by Renee Porter, was a surprise. Apparently strong willed, she travelled 600 miles tied to the cow catcher of the train travelling through the Rocky Mountains. Through the stories it was clear that Sir John
Around Town: Water levels are high around Frontenac Islands. As a precaution, loads of sand and bags are at public works areas on both Howe and Wolfe for sandbagging if required. Horne’s Ferry to Cape Vincent NY was forced to delay its May 1 opening to make some dock changes due to high water. New owners of the General Wolfe Inn, formerly the General Wolfe Hotel, are Laurence Gray
dressed in his 1880s period frock coat, took the audience back in time to Confederation 150 years ago. But it was the stories about the women in Sir John A’s life that came as a surprise. The women
A’s home life was difficult, while his role in the formation of Canada significant. WI Historical Society president Hank Connell thanked the Porters for coming. It was a wonderful afternoon.
and Ron Gibson. The restaurant operator is Kelly Hale. At the present time the restaurant is open weekends only with bands and a new menu. The WI Community Garden
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Project is the recipient of a grant from the Community Foundation of Kingston. The project to offer experiences, planting, tending and harvesting for elementary schoolchildren and further opportunities. The garden will be located behind the WI Medical Clinic. By the way, WI Clinic annual general meeting is Tues. May 30. All proceeds WI Classic Road Race support the WI Community Medical Clinic. Donations for the clinic are gratefully received. Check out the Tri-Island Series. The first event in the challenge is the Howe Island Hustle, this year on May 13, the Classic in July followed by the Wooly Bully on Amherst Island August 20. Howe Island Pitch In week a Great Success. WI Boat Club May 13, spring clean up of boats, books and the boat house. May 28, open house and summer program registration and membership renewal time. A new building is to replace present building at the WI Recycling Centre. The W.I. Bloomin’ Gardeners is looking for new members to join the group. Interested? Call Linda 385-1947. Coming Events: Fish Fry, Wolfe Island United Sat. May 20, doors open 4:30, Adults $15.00 Under 12 —$6:00 Under 6 free, Take outs available. Shanti Retreat 6 Week Yoga Session, Mon. May 8 — Mon. June 19, 7:30 — 8:45 p.m. All levels, beginners welcome! $115 for preregistration or $20/ class drop in. Community Yard Sale, Saturday and Sunday May 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New and used Items. Rain or shine, 1263 Hwy 96 East Wolfe Island, left off the ferry. A rummage sale will be held at Wolfe Island United Church Hall Sat. June 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are spring cleaning think of them. Gently used items — books, clothing, kitchen items, toys, etc. No electronics or large furniture. If you have items for this sale. contact Diane 385-2411 or Linda 365-2665.
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Kingston branch of Canadian Mental Health Association moves to new location, expands services comes in the door, we are going to meet with them and see what we can do to help,” she said. “For example, we had a mom and young person come in for services and while I can speak with them and support them, I referred them to a place that would best fit their needs.” The new space allows
BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
The Kingston branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has a new location, although it won’t be hard for clients to find. “We were just a few doors up in this plaza and the space was quite small for the expansion of the programs we wanted to do,” explained Judi Burrill, executive director of CMHA Kingston. “We moved down the plaza for a bigger space that is more client-friendly.” To celebrate the move, the organization held an open house on May 1. The new space, located at 400 Elliot St., Unit 11, will allow the CMHA to expand their services in Kingston, something Burrill has been looking forward to for a long time. “In the old space we were limited to just one room really, and that made it hard when we had people meeting and then a new client walked in,” she said. “This space gives us an opportunity to do workshops and we can rent out spaces here for different events and there is a lot more space for people to work in.” Burrill is the only full-time employee of CMHA in Kingston, but a number of volunteers work to keep the programs going and often there are placement students from Queen’s and surrounding colleges working in the office. “Volunteers are really the core of our operation,” said Burrill. “When we moved, students and other volunteers donated over 200 hours of work and they primed and painted the walls, and we moved all the furniture with
for these conversations to happen in a more confidential manner and Burrill hopes this will encourage more people to come in. “The whole idea is to make people feel comfortable and not make them feel like they went to the wrong place,” she said. “We don’t want people to feel discouraged. We want to help them as much as we can."
Staff and volunteers at the Canadian Mental Health Association in Kingston (left to right) Stephen Hartley, Natalie Norman, Judi Burrill Stacie Revell, Katrina Landon on May 1 at their new location. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
a dolly from one end of the mall to the other. It was quite a feat and we couldn’t have done it without them.” With the new and bigger location comes some extra costs, and while CMHA is partially funded by United Way, they rely on funding grants to make up the difference and they are hoping that income from rental rooms in the new office will help with those costs too. The new space will also allow for expanded programming, including kids programs that until now could only run in schools, and Burrill hopes to continue to expand men’s, women’s and LGBT programming too. The new space also makes it easier for CMHA to continue working on their nowrong-door policy “For us, that means it doesn’t matter who
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Former Countryside councillor hopes knowledge leads to success in byelection BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Jeff Scott admits that he never thought politics were his thing; but once he got involved, he was hooked. “I didn’t wake up one morning and decide that I wanted to get into politics,” he explained. “I drove school buses with Joyce MacleodKane and one morning she said she wanted to run, and I helped her and she won. But then, I didn’t like how she was doing things, and I ran myself and became councillor. It just kind of happened.” Scott is trained as an urban designer and urban forester, and as such, learned about things like sewers, water lines, roads and subdivisions. For him, the position of councillor was a natural fit. So, when he lost in the last municipal election, he had every intention of running again the next time around. “The byelection came a bit earlier, but I knew that I would run again,” he said.
For Scott, the big issues in the district go beyond the third crossing — which he points out is more of a whole city issue — and his main focus throughout his campaign has been rural roads. “The major roads are in good shape, but we really don’t know where we fit in the grand scheme of things for road maintenance,” he said. “The reality is that we don’t know what kind of standard should be in place for the roads. We don’t know the procedure for the roads and where we fit in the budget.” Scott hopes that he can make these standards clearer and focus on overall maintenance across the district. He also hopes to work on making the rural area more vibrant. “To do this, I want to give opportunity for more diversity in terms of housing, and that is why I have advocated for secondary suites and I was able to get that approved at council,” he said. “It allows a lot of seniors out here to
Jeff Scott is running for the position of councillor in the Countryside byelection on May 15.
have units that allow them to stay in their homes and it also diversifies the population out here.” Scott is also hoping to provide assisted housing for seniors in Countryside and focus on paving shoulders in hamlets throughout the district. “They can be used for cycling and walking,” he said. “The paving would also signal to drivers that these areas are used for other purposes and it would help identify the hamlets more.” He has been campaigning diligently throughout the district since filing his papers for the byelection and claims he has visited 3,350 homes. “Now it is a matter of returning to the places where people weren’t home and I make sure to say hi,” he said. “The thing I have heard most in those visits is that the rural people aren’t sure how they fit into the city. They pay their taxes, but they don’t feel like they really have a clear place.” Scott hopes to make Coun-
tryiside’s place more clear, and he hopes to work with council to do that. “This isn’t a war against the city; it is just that our priorities are different,” he said. “We don’t want the city to be soaked for paying for all our roads, but maybe it should be a higher priority out here.” So why should people vote for him this time around? “I have the experience and I have been on council before, and I know how things are run,” he said. “I have a great understanding of how the city works, but I also have an understanding of how the rural area works, and I would be pretty good at making sure that the rural area isn’t just heard on council but also make sure that our issues get addressed within council in a different way.” For more information about Jeff Scott and his campaign, visit his website at https://jeffscottcountryside. wordpress.com/ or look for him on Twitter and Facebook.
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Emergency services test response plan with simulated crash at Kingston airport BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
There were two plane crashes at Kingston’s Norman Rogers Airport on Thursday, May 4 — luckily, they were just simulations. The crashes were designed to test the emergency preparedness of Kingston’s first responders. “We are required under federal regulation to hold these exercises every few years and the last time we did a live exercise was in 2011,” explained David Snow, airport manager. “It is an opportunity to get participating agencies together to co-ordinate their response and we learn from each other the best and most effective way
to reach, treat and take care of passengers.” In this particular scenario, one plane crashed on the runway carrying 70 passengers and four crew members, while the other crashed in the woods behind the airport and carrying two passengers. Emergency responders performed triage procedures with the passengers, and in the scenario everyone was located and 31 people were reported deceased on scene. The exercise concluded with a mock press conference for the media where Deputy Chief of Kingston Fire and Rescue, Don Corbett, provided an update on the situation. He explained that the crashes were unre-
lated, the coroner was on scene, and the investigation was ongoing as to the cause. Following that update, he explained that crashes like this can be a bit trickier than other crashes they see more regularly. “There are a lot of factors that need to be considered in a crash like this, and it is not like a vehicle on the 401,” he said. “There are a lot of people involved and there are flammable materials to be concerned with, and you are also dealing with a federal area that you need access to. We have to be trained and ready to go for inciFirst responders took part in a crash simulation at Kingston Airport on dents like this.” The scenes were set up with the May 4. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland help of Loomex and each step was executed as if the emergency was real, and the things that worked and that ercise about a year ago and a lot of complete with drama students from did not. But, for now, they are just work goes into exercises like this,” Holy Cross High School acting as happy to have completed the simula- said Snow. “We are interested to see victims. tion. how it went overall and improve from “The whole scenario becomes re“We started planning for the ex- there.” ally real for the first responders and that is what we wanted them to be exposed to,” said Snow. “The students did a fantastic job and now we begin the process of analyzing the response overall.” In the coming days, members from Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Police, Frontenac Paramedics, and the airport will review the procedure
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Bayridge students celebrate 10 years of giving Awareness is a key aspect of YPI, and Scarlett hopes that through learning about various charitable groups in Kingston, students continue to help them beyond the assignment. "It's also about our part, and reflecting on making our communities more compassionate and caring places for everyone to live in," she said. "We want them to think about their next steps, and think about how to build community and stay involved — and in past years, we have seen stu-
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For years, students at Bayridge Secondary School have been giving back to the Kingston community through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), and this year, they hit a very significant milestone. "This year marks our 10th year with the program, and that means we've donated $50,000 to community organizations," explained Bayridge teacher Brenda Scarlett. "We started because we wanted to build community, and get the youth out there and help them realize that it takes everyone to actually make a difference in the community — just because they are 15 or 16 doesn’t mean they can’t make a difference" Each year, YPI grants hundreds of thousands of dollars to community-based social service charities. The program is offered free of charge to secondary schools, with one major enrolment requirement: it must be provided inclusively to all students across a grade level as a marked project within any mandatory course. At Bayridge, the YPI program wraps up with groups — in this case, Grade 10 students — giving presentations about local charities that need funding. The students research the group and present an argument
dents continue their work with these groups and that is fantastic." In their projects, students do not notify the organizations about the funds until they win, and this year's winning group was excited to contact Lily's Place and share the news. "We are really excited to call them," said Wood. "The funds will go toward food costs, as that is a huge part of their operating budget, and we hope it will help."
Winning team members Nick Sills, Owen Wood, Graydon Bell and Liam Reynolds with Mr Ward and Mrs. Slate at Bayridge Secondary School on May 3. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
All of the participants in this year's YPI program at Bayridge. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
for why it deserves the $5,000 investment that year. This year, the winning group advocated for Lily's Place, a division of Home Base Housing. "We wanted something that wasn’t so well known, and we found a place that doesn’t have a lot of name recognition and we wanted to help them," explained group member Liam Reynolds. "They had a great mandate, and it was a charity that was geared toward homeless families, and we really liked that." Lily’s Place has 19 beds specifically for families in their seven-bedroom house at 333 Kingscourt Ave. The house features children's play areas
dedicated to providing learning and recreational activities for kids, and the shelter partners with local agencies to help kids while they are there. The shelter also aims to provide resources for families while they stay, and support workers provide assistance as well. "I think we won because the judges could see that the charity is doing a great job, but they also have a real need for assistance," said group member Owen Wood. "I was surprised to learn that they are often at 70 per cent capacity, and you just don’t think that there are that many homeless families in Kingston."
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The Kingston/Frontenac area was hit with heavy rainfall and what many are calling unprecedented flooding last week and into the weekend. As of press time on Monday, May 8, a total of 170 mm of rain had fallen since May 1 and a possible 10 – 20 mm was forecast for the coming days. The flooding crept up on area shorelines and many docks, beaches and portions of waterfont parks ended up under water. Roads were also affected: a portion of Front Road, as well as Abbey Dawn Road, were closed due to flooding and several Kingston Transit buses had to be re-routed. The severity of the flooding varies across the different watersheds, says Krista Fazackerley, communications coordinator with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA); the situation is comparable to a similar rain event that occurred in 2014, which saw recordbreaking water levels and was deemed a one in 100-year event. “Lakes in the Cataraqui River system are above 2014 levels and we are receiving reports of ‘unprecedented’ water levels,” Fazackerley explains. “In the Gananoque River system we are seeing levels approaching that of 2014.” As of Monday, it was expected that the worst was still yet to come in terms of flooding. Abbey Dawn Road closed due to flooding. “We have received 170 mm of rain since May Photo by Emily Rosen 1 and it is going to take time for that water to
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Charity barbecue raises money for Dawn House Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) raised $1,500 in support of Dawn House with a community barbecue held May 4 at Gardiners Road at Taylor-Kidd Boulevard. Dawn House was recent-
ly vandalized during the construction of their new premises as they seek to provide medium term housing solutions for community members experiencing shelter security issues for various reasons. Formerly
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housing for women and their families who need solutions transitioning into permanent independent living. The KCCU SOCO (Social Committee), guided by Heather Shortall, helped organize this initiative to show local support and provide some financial assistance to help Dawn House recover from the delays caused by the vandalism. The barbecue was fully staffed and manned by volunteers from KCCU and Dawn House. Kingston Police and Kingston Fire and Rescue also supported the barbecue.
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Plan to narrow section of Bath Road moves forward with some key last-minute changes BY BILL HUTCHINS
News— A plan to construct Kingston’s first ever multi-use pathway on a busy west-end road is moving into the fast lane, but with some key last-minute changes. At their May 2 meeting, councillors rejected a controversial staff recommendation to eliminate two of the four lanes of Bath Road, between Coverdale Drive and Collins Bay Road, fearing it will cause too much commuter congestion. Instead, they opted to eliminate one eastbound lane and keep both westbound lanes open. “It’s a really nice compromise that accommodates everybody,” said Coun. Adam Candon. The multi-use pathway for cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation uses will take over a southerly lane of Bath Road alongside businesses such as The Boat Warehouse and Riley’s Garden Centre. Cement barriers will be installed along the new 1.7-kilometre pathway to separate it from motorists in the three remaining travel lanes. Several councillors said there
Bath Road looking east. One eastbound lane will be transformed into a multi-use path. bill hutchins/metroland
was a public outcry over the initial recommendation to eliminate two lanes of Bath Road traffic that flows to and from Amherstview. Coun. Lisa Osanic, who introduced the pathway compromise, says eliminating one eastbound lane should also reduce traffic speeds along the heavily-used roadway. City engineers say vehicles routinely travel at 80 km/h along the
road which has a posted speed limit of 60 km/h. They support the political compromise. “We would see this as a feasible alternative,” said director of engineering Mark Van Buren. He says eliminating one eastbound lane should not cause congestion for morning commuters coming into the city, adding that Bath Road is also one lane in each direction west of Collins Bay Road. “We don’t anticipate
increased congestion through that corridor.” Local cyclists applaud the million-dollar pathway project, calling it a “road diet.” “It frees up a little bit of the road for a much-needed multi-use pathway,” said Roger Healey, cochair of the Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation. He says the “bike-lash” from commuters and area businesses should not deter the city from
promoting other modes of travel, noting the city’s own Transportation Master Plan aims to get one in five commuters using active transportation by 2034. But some area businesses remain concerned about giving customers safe and easy access into and out of their properties once the new pathway separates them from the traffic lanes. City officials say the redesigned road will continue to offer access to businesses on the south side of Bath Road. The decision to close one eastbound lane, instead of a northbound lane, will enable pathway users to easily access destinations such as Lemoine Point. The west-end pathway will also connect to new cycling lanes that are expected to be added this summer along Highway 33, between Adolphustown and Collins Bay. Construction of Bath Road’s segregated waterside pathway is expected to begin this summer and to be completed by the fall. The fast timeline will enable the city to take advantage of a $268,500 provincial active transportation grant, reducing the municipal contribution to under $750,000.
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‘Give me a brake!’ says frustrated driver
“Hi Brian, I wanted to make you aware of a brake problem with Honda CRV rear brakes. We purchased the 2013 Honda CRV AWD new in March 2013. In April 2015 we had a groaning sound similar to a wheel bearing failure. The Honda technician diagnosed it right away as a rear brake problem. Turned out that the rear brake pads were seized in the caliper and resulted in 90 per cent wear on the driver's side as compared to 10 per cent on the other. (The mileage was 58,513 km.) It was covered under warranty as Honda recognized the brakes as defective not a driver problem. The sound resurfaced a couple of weeks ago (at 95,000 km) and I had my mechanic have a look, the same side this time was completely worn, no pad left, and 40 per cent wear on the passenger side. My wife is a careful driver as evidenced by the front brakes, which still have 40 per cent wear left. I met with the service manager at my dealership, who acknowledged this is a common problem with 2012 to 2015 Honda CRV's, in Canada, but not in British Columbia or the southern states where salt is not used as much. This will be a recurring problem which will increase the cost of ownership
by about $400 over the 200,000 km we would expect to own the vehicle. I think Honda should have issued a recall and corrected the problem properly, not just replaced pads. This is a safety issue owners should be aware of. Could you advise where and how I can get this issue addressed; e.g. what consumer group or government agency should I contact? Thank you very much; your column is great service.” Lloyd Thanks for the question, the readership, and kind comments. Transport Canada is the federal government agency responsible for recalls and has an online portal that allows consumers to report such problems and concerns. Their link is… https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/ PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng But I would be surprised if Transport Canada would initiate a recall on something like this, as it involves wear-related components as opposed to sudden and unexpected brake failures. While I agree with what you've learned about the inherent problem with certain CRV rear brakes, brake wear may be caused by a wide host of conditions and car-makers are pretty strict when it comes to denying any responsibilities in these areas other than what's printed in their warranty terms. I've seen similar situations in other vehicles that were seemingly designed for California weather, not what we experience here in Canada. To avoid excessive repair costs, my advice would be to have the brakes inspected every
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12 months and specifically the rear brake pad sliders (not just a visual inspection, but the tech should manually pry the brake calipers and pads manually to make sure they're not seizing). These can be easily cleaned and lubricated to get the most out of their lifespans at a fraction of the costs of replacement. Extended warranties; Love or hate them? If you’ve ever purchased a new or used vehicle from a licensed retailer, you know the drill. Their finance officers will always present the option to purchase extended warranty coverage on your new (or new to you) ride. These aren’t usually cheap with prices in the $2,500 to $3,000 not being uncommon for new vehicles. But when you consider that, on average, we are keeping our vehicles for close to 10 years, and that most carmakers only offer a three year base warranty, it’s no surprise that extended warranties are popular items.
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We take action by: standcancer on important cancerwere issues In•thetaking past, amost medications administered by intravenous (IV) in the hospital and covered by the government. Today, many cancer medications are now taken at home, which be easier for people with cancer and their families. It is estimated that more than 50% of new cancer drugs are formulated for in-home administration. There are several advantages to this, including less travel for patients and ease of administration. However, in Ontario, many patients and their families face delays or financial barriers in accessing take-home cancer medications. For example, take-home cancer drugs in Ontario are not publicly-funded through the same programs as medications delivered in hospital. People with cancer must see coverage from a mix of private insurance (which often has co-payments or limits), out-of-pocket costs, or provincial programs for certain groups. This process of obtaining authorization and reimbursement of approved cancer medications can be time-consuming, exhausting and overwhelming.
But there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how these plans work and some of them relate to poor communication by retailers and some are due to a lack of knowledge on the part of the consumer. I’d love to hear of your opinions on and experiences with extended auto warranties. Please send me an email (see the address below). As always if you don’t wish to see your name published, I’m happy to accommodate. 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
It is estimated that 2 out of 5 Canadians are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime
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times and better access to the procedures they need close to home," said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and LongTerm Care in the news release. Local healthcare professionals in Kingston are also looking forward to the investment and improvements to care. "On behalf of Kingston Health Sciences Centre and our two sites, Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to MPP Kiwala and the Provincial Government for the funding announced today," said Dr. David Pichora, CEO Kingston Health Sciences Centre. "We, in the Kingston health care community, are pleased to see the emphasis put on healthcare in the most recent Provincial budget. It’s through funding such as this that we are each able to continue to provide high-quality healthcare to patients from across Southeastern Ontario."
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SPORTING GOODS. 160 FIREARMS (NEW). OPTICS. AMMO. HUNTING SUPPLIES.
for Bev & Sophia Street @ #636 Hwy 15 Lombardy, ON on Wed., May 17/17 @ 10 am Property to be sold at 11 am
for South Frontenac Rental Centre #4567 Hwy 38 Harrowsmith, ON on Sat., May 13/17 @ 10 am New merchandise to include - Approx. 160 new guns (rifles & shotguns). New reloaders. Lge qty new & used scopes (incl. red dots). Gun barrels. Large qty of shotgun & rifle shells. Gun cases & holsters. Gun slings. Shooting sticks & tripods. Gun vise block. Coyote & turkey decoys. Several cases of duck decoys. Duck & turkey calls. MOJO predator caller. Trail cameras. Target kits. Mineral & deer attractants. Live animal traps. Pop-up, ground & tree blinds. Camouflage nets. Minnow pails. Hunting knives. Ear muffs. Hunting hats, vests, camouflage Beretta pants & jackets (M-XXXL), other apparel & accessories. Lit window & other advertising signs. Vintage WW2 gunner boxes, shell cases & bullets. Some used guns & many other articles too numerous to mention…. For Full Description & Photos Please Visit Website at www.jimhandsauction.com SFRC is currently a premier destination & expanding company. They are pleased to be hosting their first annual auction sale for discriminating sportspeople & firearm enthusiasts alike. All firearms will be sold Day 1 (May 13). PAL required. Please watch newspapers & website for Day 2 listing (May 22) featuring tractors, machinery, tools, etc.
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Featuring a surveyed 89 (+/-) farm. 419’ (+/-) on Hwy 15 abutting Towers Rd. Having approx. 15 acres (+/-) in hard maple bush, 60 acres (+/-) tillable w/ remainder in pasture & barnyard. Sugar camp has boiling room w/ arch & separate kitchenette/sitting area. The property is complimented by a double bricked, turn-of-the-century country residence w/ impeccable finishes. The footprint of the home has stayed true to the original. Main level boasts a foyer w/ transom door, original staircase, flanked by a parlour & dining room. Original refinished & heritage painted pine flooring & 9 ft ceilings add elegance to this home. Large functional eat-in country kitchen w/ oak cabinetry, a computer workstation & laundry closet. Adjoining family room has airtight wood stove. 1st floor 4 pce bath. Attached covered rear leisure area. There is a spacious 2nd floor hallway which comfortably houses seating & a walk-in closet. There is a king-size master bedroom plus 2 generous sized bedrooms. 2nd floor 4 pce bath. Oil & wood heat . On 2 wells & septic. Central air. Rock basement w/ concrete floor. 200 amp service. Newly installed roof in 2009 which has transferable 50 yr warranty. There are 5 outbuildings all w/ steel roofs. Detached 26’ x 36’ (+/-) steel garage w/ insulated interior, high ceiling, 2 overhead garage doors on remote, airtight Fisher stove, 100 amp service & covered lean-to. There are 2 garden sheds, a woodshed & a playhouse on stilts. There is a concrete barnyard which offers a U-shaped layout of barns to include a machine shed, byre w/ cattle stalls & calf pens all w/ concrete floors, a granery & a gangway leading to mow. There is water & power to barns. Yearly taxes $2600.00 (+/-) For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. 16 beef cows (incl. 4 Charolais 3rd yr heifers) w/ 14 calves at side. Charolais bull (2½ yrs). Simmental 4 yr bull. Kubota M9540 diesel 4x4 cab tractor (2950 hrs) w/ shuttle shift, A/C & heat w/ qt LA1353 loader & bucket. Manure fork qt bucket. 3 qt bale spears. Kubota B6000 4x4 diesel tractor w/ loader, bucket & weight. MF 50 gas tractor w/ loader & bucket (as is). 550 Cockshutt gas tractor (as is). 8N Ford tractor. 28’ Sundowner Prostock Super Series 5th wheel cattle trailer (like new). 22’ 5th wheel horse trailer. 24’ Horst bale wagon (like new). Farm wagon.1550 Case IH manure spreader. 3pth fertilizer spreader. MF 33 seed drill. Bush Hog RBC48-3pth scraper blade. 6 ft Bush Hog rotary cutter. 3pth post hole auger. Gehl 2175-9’ haybine. NH 7’ 3pth mower. NH 38 crop chopper. JD 7 ft pull type disc. Set Gananoque drag harrows. Triple K 3pth 11’ springtooth cultivator. 3pth 7’ springtooth cultivator. 20’ hay elevator. 2 round bale feeders on rubber. 3 furrow 3 pth 18” plow. Head squeeze. Calf pen. Qty rough & sawn lumber (ash & hemlock 2x4 & 2x6). 1995 GMC 2500 truck (as is) w/ Western plow. Water troughs. 12-3x5 bales straws. Elec. fencer & access. 5th wheel attachment. Lincoln SP-125 mig welder. Hydraulic press. 9000 lb hydraulic car hoist. EELD 8404 Emission leak detector. Cool Tech 34700Z rad flush. S2000 h/d body light. Transmission jack. Wheel balancer. 2 air compressors (1 small, 1 upright 220v). Table saw. Industrial scroll saw. Sand blaster. Cement mixer. Reisch hitches. Speeco 22 ton 6.75hp horizontal/vertical wood splitter. Pioneer P28 chainsaw. Tanaka TCS40EA chainsaw. Ariens 22hp ride-on lawn mower. Cub Cadet 139cc gas push mower (like new).19” rechargeable push mower. Gas push mower. Manual reel mower. Swisher 12.5hp trail type mower (45” cut). Garden tools. 2 sets double work harness. Single harness. Several horse collars incl 2-26” plus other accessories. 10’ alum jon boat. Evinrude 5hp outbd motor. Multi drawer tool chest. Hand & power tools. Barbed wire. Plus many other items too numerous to mention……. Mr. & Mrs. Street are longtime respected business people in the community. Bev, a family man first, a good man, a straight shooter & always fair. His poor health has forced this auction. Good property. Good machinery. Good cattle. Visit website for photos. Terms on Chattels: Cash or Cheque ONLY.
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DAY 2 AUCTION SALE 2 KUBOTA TRACTORS. WATERLOO BRONCO TRACTOR. LSVW MILITARY VEHICLE. MACHINERY. TOOLS for South Frontenac Rental Centre #4567 Hwy 38 Harrowsmith, ON on Mon., May 22/17 @ 10 am Full listing next week’s paper. Visit website for photos. Terms on Chattels: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering SFRC is currently a premier destination & expanding company. During their restructuring period they will be hosting a 2 day auction sale for discriminating sportspeople & firearm enthusiasts.
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UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION @ # 245 & # 249 Elphin Maberly Rd.K0H 2B0 in the village of Maberly, ON. on Wed., May 24/17 @ 6 pm
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530 ACRE FARM REAL ESTATE AUCTION ~ Unreserved Estate Fixer Upper ~ Any time is a good time to buy a fixer upper. So come seal the deal. Surveyed lot (0.78 acres having 141’ frontage x 200’ depth +/-). Plan 27R-10832. Storie & a half home has alum. siding & steel roof. Front entrance to living room, kitchen, laundry room, bath having new 4 pce walk-in bath/shower combo. Plus main floor bedroom w/ new flooring plus a bedroom/loft. Side entrance mudroom to kitchen. 100 amp service. Propane furnace. Elec. hot water heater. On well. Needs septic. Detached 2 car 24’ x 28’ garage w/ steel roof & siding. Pleasant surprise is the nearby Fall River Restaurant just off Hwy #7. Yearly taxes $ 1,332.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.
Saturday, May 20 @ 10 a.m. 617 Porter Rd., Smiths Falls Off Glenview Rd. from Hwy 43 west of Smiths Falls Proprietor- Mr. Winston Porter
Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613)267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com
Selling 530 acre (approx.) farm including large brick home, former dairy barn and heated workshop. Tractors: IH 1086 2wd with cab 4700 hrs; Ford 7000 2wd with cab 10,000 hrs; IH 684 with loader; IH 460; IH 414; MF 200 bulldozer Machinery: NH 648 round baler; Woods SS 842 3pt hitch snowblower like new; Ford discs 18ft; Bush Hog discs; rock bucket; pallet fork bucket; bale spear; chain harrows; 600 loader; scraper blade; bush hog; NH 707 single row corn harvester; NH silage blower 25; NH 488 haybine; NH 268 square baler; NH rake; IH McCormick 80 combine; Kverneland five furrow plow; Kongslide V1B Rocrop cultivator; IH 510 seed drill 21 run; Fransgard 3pt hitch log skidder winch; Horst hay wagon; round bale feeder; NH 510 manure spreader; grain auger; tools; antique horse drawn gravel wagon; antique fanning mill; wood splitter; post driver; quantity of stove wood plus much more. Auction starts at 10 a.m. with farm items. Real estate to sell early afternoon. Deposit required from buyer of real estate on sale day. Please contact auctioneer for terms of sale. For pictures & full list see: www.joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494
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Bath Canada Day public meeting Join the Bath Canada Day Planning Committee on Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m. at the Bath Fire Hall and get the scoop on all the new and exciting events planned for the 2017 celebrations. 2nd Sunday Breakfast Club. Come one, come all to a community breakfast at Emmanuel United Church Hall. 63 Factory St, Odessa. Feed the Body, Feed the Soul! May 14, 2017 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Donation, only to cover cost. Come and bring your kids & neighbours along with you. Something different to do on a Sunday morning. Info, call 613-777-5190 Fish fry May 13 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kingston Oddfellows & Rebekahs proudly supporting Camp Trillium. Tickets $15.00. Oddfellows Hall, 218 Concession St. Kingston District Shine Club Fish Fry. Friday, May 19 5 - 7 p.m. Adults $15, children under 10 yrs of age, $8. To be held at the Kingston District Shrine Club, 3260 Princess St at Collins Bay Rd. Tickets available at the door. Everyone welcome. 5th Annual Fancy Hat Tea Party. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League hosts their 5th Annual Fancy Hat Tea Party on Saturday, May 13 2-4 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 392 Palace Rd, Kingston Ontario (613-547-5004). The fundraiser tickets are $12 each or $45 for a table of 4. 7HD ÂżQJHU VDQGZLFKHV PLQL GHVVHUWV DQG warm scones with cream and jam will be served. Wear a hat or fascinator and win 1 of 3 $35 prizes for Most Creative, Most Colourful and Most Elegant! A silent auction and doorprizes tooâ&#x20AC;Ś tickets sold in DGYDQFH RQO\ DW WKH 3DULVK 2IÂżFH VDPH address) on weekdays from 9-4:30 p.m. until Wednesday, May 10. A great way to celebrate Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULHQFH for single seniors and will meet every Fri-
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day evening at Minoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Barrie & Queen), May 12 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Mary at 613-767-2676. Recycled fashion for the entire family. Books, linens, small housewares items and so much more. Wheelchair accessible. Emmanual United Church Sharing Centre, Factory St, Odessa. TuesdayWednesday 10-3 and Thursday evening 6-8. Saturday May 13 Kingston Tennis Club will be hosting its Adult Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 .pm. Free for all Kingstonians - existing members and those who are curious to try tennis are all welcome. Come out and meet fellow tennis players and take part in friendly doubles games and fun group on court activities. Includes a free BBQ. This event supports â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tennis Day in Canadaâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a National Festival aimed at encouraging Canadians to get out and play tennis. Kingston Tennis Club 45 Napier Street. Breast Feeding Families (BFFs) invite you to our BFF drop-in if you are pregnant or a breastfeeding family. Our trained volunteer peers provide 1-1 support. Bring your questions. We will provide engaging discussion, resources and snacks. Support persons are also welcome. KCHC Lobby, 263 Weller Ave. Tuesday, May 16 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come early and your name is added into a draw for a No Frills gift card. Info: Karen at 613.542.2835 x4217 or karenl@kchc.ca. /DWH 1LJKW 6XQULVH Âą D ÂżOP DERXW FRPmunity resistance to Canadian mining companies in El Salvador Monday, May 15 7 p.m. The Screening Room, 120 Princess St. Kingston $10 admission. Reserve by emailing alrankin@xplornet.ca. All money raised will support communities in Central America affected by Canadian mining companies. Hosted by the Central American Solidarity Committee - Kingston in support of Amnesty Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Month of Action for Mining Justice. Tuesday, May 16, Henderson United Church will host a formal meeting at 2 p.m. in the Henderson Hall to discuss the deteriorating windows in the church and to prayerfully seek solutions. Anyone can attend, and the meeting will be supervised
by the Rev. Eric Barr, with chairing by Allan Gurnsey. Info 613-336-2467.
Lot along Bath Road at 9 a.m. Gas $6 Leader: Ray 613 382 7189.
Holy Family Parish Fun Fair Bazaar will be held Wednesday, May 10 at Holy Family School, 114 Wiley Street, Kingston. Times are noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 p.m. for students and seniors, and 6 - 8 p.m. for the general public. Featuring tea room, baking and candy tables, jewellery table, treasure chest, books, toys and plants, and games and draw table. Come and share the fun, refreshments and great buys! Proceeds support both parish and school. Info: please call Sandy at 613-548-3761.
6HQLRUVÂś JROI VSHFLÂżF FOLQLF DQG FRXUVH 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 . Info: Dee: 613-3896540 or 50plusgolfers@gmail.com.
Branch 631 - Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day brunch buffet May 14 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prime rib, ham, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, veggie tray and more. Mothers and grandmothers $15, dads, sons, daughters $20, 12 DQG XQGHU XQGHU ÂżYH IUHH FHUHDO LI requested. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631 4034 Bath Road. Labyrinth Walk - Join us for this walking meditation on Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2170 Unity Rd Elginburg. Our labyrinth is a 7 circuit Chartres design, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; painted on canvas and the walk is held inside. Please wear socks for walking on the labyrinth. And please be scent free. There is no cost for this event, but food bank donations are appreciated. All are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information, call (343) 363-3303 Charlie Pritchard or email music@odessapc.com. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston - Saturday, May 13 Cataraqui Trail. Level 1, moderate pace, 14 km. New hikers welcome on this easy outing. Hike the Cataraqui Trail from Harrowsmith to Sydenham and return. Lunch stop at Restaurant or bring your lunch. Gas $3. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 10 am. RT Map #03. Leader: Stan 613-548-3003 Saturday, May 13 - Cycle Amherst Island Level 2, moderate pace, about 20 km. Meet at the ferry dock in time for the 9:30 am. ferry. Enjoy a leisurely ride around the LVODQG 6HH WKH ZLOG Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV RQ RXU F\FOH Bring your lunch and water. Ferry fee $1.50. Leader: Pat 613 385 2356 Sunday, May 14 Charleston Lake Blue Mountain Summit Level 2, moderate pace, 8-10 km. Hike to a panoramic lookout. Meet to depart Canadian Tire Parking
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The Bath Gardening Club and Horticultural Society will meet at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall in Bath on Monday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Amanda Knapp from KFL&A Public Health will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ticks, West Nile and Other Dangersâ&#x20AC;?. Visitors welcome. Info at www.bathgardeningclub.com. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 would like to invite all members and guests to a Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Brunch Sunday, May 14. Prepared by our new caterers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capers Custom Cateringâ&#x20AC;? from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regular menu and specials with varying prices. Info: (613)548-4570. Legion 560 Friday, May 12 - Showmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Saturday, May 13 - Catch the Ace--This Progressive Jackpot will be drawn at 5 p.m. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy a ticket. More info (613)548-4570 Sat. May 13 - The JBM Band will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 for non members and guests. Cataraqui Canoe Club: Sunday, May 14: Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Family Paddle. We shall be on the Napanee River, upstream from Petworth, a sheltered and relaxing paddle. 6SULQJ Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV ZLOO EH LQ EORRP DQG SHUKDSV ZLOG OHHNV DQG ÂżGGOH KHDGV 0RPV with kids are especially welcome.Info: cataraquicanoe.on.ca. 39 Club of Kingston dance - Takes place on Friday, May 12, from 7:30 - 11 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 631, 4034 Bath Rd., Collins Bay. Music by Heartland Country. Admission $12. Members $10. Lunch at 11 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info. call: Crystal Gurnsey at 613-544-5100. Bath Legion - Every Monday evening 6KXIĂ&#x20AC;HERDUG S P SHU SOD\
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Every Wednesday morning -Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Thursday is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tasty Tall Boy Thursdaysâ&#x20AC;?. Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Thursday plus buy one meal get the second for half price (must be an entree, dine in only, drinks not included) Come enjoy lunch with a friend! Moved from Tuesdays to Thursdays. Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company! 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. May 12th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fish& chips Every Friday night euchre!! Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. We meet Thursday, May 18 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church Street in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the company of fellow quilters throughout the day. Learn to quilt or improve your skills Youth dance Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith 7 to 9:30 p.m. for public school children cost $6. Info: 372-2410 sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. High tea in honour of mothers everywhere Saturday, May 13 2 - 4 p.m. Princess Street United Church. Admission $15 per person, hats and gloves optional. 6HOHFWHG ZRUNV RI ÂżEUH DUW E\ 3KLOOLGD Hargreaves will be at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Rd. Sydenham from May 1 to Aug. 4. Phillida loves the textures found in the world around her and enjoys the challenge of interpreting them in her work. She will give an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Artist Talkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; about her work on Sunday, May 14 at 2 S P GXULQJ WKH UHFHSWLRQ IRU WKH 2IÂżFLDO Opening of the Show. View Mon-Fri 1-4 pm, more info at 613-376-6477. Presented by Grace Arts and SFCSC. Free. Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day weekend bake sale Saturday, May 13 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Trinity United Church, Verona. All your favourite sweets. Treat your mom, your grandma, your neighbour, your friend. RCL Br 631 Saturday, May 13 1-5 p.m. Music by James Ryce Music lovers charge $5 everyone welcome Info 613389-6605. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631 4034 Bath Road
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Getting invited to a birthday party didn’t happen very often. Birthdays, if celebrated at all, were left to the family. And if your birthday was close to Easter, or Christmas, like mine was, all you got was cake with well-used candles on it. There would be no money for even the simplest of presents. But Two-Mile-Herman’s home was different. There were 11 children in his family, some of them married and on farms of their own, and there was young Cora, who was my age, and when her birthday rolled around, those of us who were in her grade were simply invited by an older brother or sister at recess at the Northcote School. There was no such thing as written invitations. And so, one Saturday, my brother Everett drove me over to the Barr Line in the buggy for Cora’s birthday party. The place was fair jumping by the time we got there. All Cora’s friends from school were there, as well as various cousins, including Three-Mile-Herman. Now, the two cousins didn’t always see eye-to-eye, and it was an everyday occurrence to see them come to blows behind the Northcote School over something as simple as failing to hit the ball, or make it to first base. Presents weren’t expected either. And if one was offered, it would be something simple like a little fancy hanky taken from a Christmas present, received from a rich aunt months before, or a toy watch from a box of crackerjacks. You were there to have fun, eat, and go home with one of the butterscotch suckers gathered together with an elastic band, and bought at Briscoe’s General Store for a nickel a bunch. It didn’t take long for the boys to separate from the girls, going outside to play
tag, shoot tin cans off the fence with their slingshots, or sitting on the pump platform playing marbles. Cora’s friends elected to stay inside, never taking our eyes off the big mile high cake in the centre of the kitchen table. It seems to me, all we were there for was to eat cake and go home with a butterscotch sucker. Cora’s mother eventually went to the back door, banged a wooded spoon on the bottom of a tin pot, and the boys tore into the kitchen and with us girls circled the huge table that easily sat Two-MileHerman’s complete family. It was cake time, which to me was far more exciting than just sitting around doing nothing. Because inside the cake we knew there would be a few coins wrapped in wax paper, including a whole dime. No one knew who would get the dime. It depended entirely on where Cora’s mother cut into the cake. I was told by Mother before I left home that if I was the lucky one, I was to hand the dime over to Cora, which I didn’t think the least bit fair. Well, I needn’t have worried, because Three-Mile-Herman got it, and that’s when the fight started. Two Mile told his cousin to hand it over to his sister Cora, but Three Mile already had it in his pocket, and announced he’d be leaving because his Father would be waiting for him at the Northcote Side Road. Two Mile threw himself at Three Mile and they went rolling on the kitchen floor barely missing the cook stove. The rest of us sat around the kitchen table eating cake as if a free-for-all between the two cousins was an everyday occurrence, which it was. Cora’s mother simply went to the pump in the kitchen, pumped out a dipper of water, and threw it over the two boys, which brought the fight to a sudden halt. She just stood there with the dipper in her hand, and her arm stretched out. Three Mile knew what she was after, and he pulled the wax paper-wrapped dime from his pocket and handed it over, which was then handed over to Cora.
Cora licked the cake off the wax paper, and tore upstairs with the dime to put it away for safe-keeping. The party was over. Everett was waiting for me outside with the buggy, and I went home wondering why anyone bothered to have a birthday party in the first place. I would never be lucky enough to find a dime in my piece of cake, and besides, we had cake every Sunday, so that was no treat either.
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