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Clever canines show their skills at Sheepdog Trials The 13th annual Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival took place at Kingston's Grass Creek Park Aug. 11 - 13. The popular event drew large crowds and included plenty of events for all dog enthusiasts. In addition to the sheep dog trials, the Kingston Police K-9 demos, lure coursing, agility and Rideau River Dock Dogs were among the other attractions. [Above] Bev Lambert and Nan in the double lift competition on Sunday. [Above left] The ever popular Police K-9 Demo on Sunday afternoon.
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Phase Two of the ‘Rehabilitation of Arden Road’ project got the green light from Central Frontenac Council – but not without a lot of discussion about how the project has gone so far over budget. At their meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 8, Council heard from Brad Thake, public works manager for Central Frontenac Township, who was recommending Council approve his proposal to complete the Arden Road project. The project originally began in 2016 and later became a two-phase project in early 2017 when an extension of 1.6 km was added to the original tender. Phase One, which covered 2.4 km, was not completed, as time ran out before surface treatment had taken place. “The only thing that was lacking on that was the surface treatment,” Thake said, explaining that all other work in Phase 1 had been completed.
But when Thake began to look into completing Phase One and beginning Phase Two, he found the project was already over budget and still needing funds to complete the work. According to Thake’s report to Council, it will cost up to $195,000 over the allotted budgets in both 2016 and 2017 to complete the project. Because the surface treatment was never completed during Phase One, it will cost $110,000 to complete now, plus an additional $25,000 that was carried over to 2017 for the placement of ‘granular’ prior to surface treatment. That $25,000 plus the $60,000 it will cost to complete surface treatment to Phase Two puts Phase Two $85,000 over the funds allotted in the 2017 budget. The $195,000 overage is “worst case scenario,” said Thake, who added he believes he will be able to find some cost savings.
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“How are we going to fund this?” asked Mayor Francis Smith. Thake and township treasurer Michael McGovern both suggested the project overages be funded through reserves, with McGovern adding they will review all capital projects in October and hopefully find some cost savings from other projects to help offset the overages. “There’s a big difference from what we thought it would be and what it is,” said Councillor Brent Cameron.
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1 p.m. and feature contests like egg toss, pie eating and foot races. The local children’s entertainer, Magoo, will be on site to perform. “Magoo is doing something really special, as well,” Shepherd said, explaining that Magoo will first receive input from the children present to come up with ideas for a song, which he will then perform. “He is going to create a song out of their ideas. It’s going to be something that they created together and then he’s going to perform it.” Local musician Zach Teal will also be returning to the fair this year, and he’ll be bringing his band to perform Saturday evening. A crowd favourite, the demolition derby, will be returning to the fair this year on Sunday, Aug. 20. Beginning at 1 p.m., the event will see four different classes compete. Sunday will also see the best dressed cowboy/ cowgirl competition at 10:30 a.m., followed by the pet show at 11 a.m., as well as the midway and a variety of displays and competitions throughout the day. And, as competitions close, all kids and winners will receive their Parham Fair ribbons, which will be unique this year as they are marked to celebrate the fair’s 125th anniversary, and Canada’s 150th. “I think it’s going to be a weekend full of fun, and maybe with a little adrenaline rush, too,” said Shepherd. To find out more about the fair or for a detailed schedule, visit http://www.parhamfair. ca/index.html.
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morning and late evening hours to destinations like Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. The crown corporation is proposing to repurpose or construct a dedicated train line between Toronto and Quebec City. However, unlike the current Via train service on existing CN tracks, this dedicated line would roughly parallel Highway 7 in eastern Ontario through communities such as Peterborough, Tweed, Sharbot Lake and Smiths Falls. “Kingston is not on the new line,” the mayor stressed. However, he says future benefits for the city include more frequent service on the current shared line. “This plan would make Kingston a hub.”
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The northern bobwhite bird could be used to help control the population of ticks Point gobbling down ticks. But, I do hope that we have learned lessons about introducing new creatures into the wild. They probably wouldn’t survive very long anyway. There is a similar bird, though, and that is the Northern Bobwhite, which is native to Ontario. It is very similar to the guineafowl in that they are ground nesting birds that like to eat ticks. They live in areas of brush and grass along the edges of forests and fields. These birds are an endangered species, having been wiped out by habitat loss and feral cats and are only just hanging on in South Western Ontario, even though they were once living here. The town of North Hempstead on Long Island has finally had enough of ticks, and they have made the decision that they will reintroduce Northern Bobwhite to their fields. They have raised 28 birds and released them into
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Tasker discovered that the original structure was a store, and as they uncovered the walls, he found graffiti from the Upper Canada Rebellion. He was amazed to see so much of the original work and the hope is to keep that original structure vis- Ham House in Bath ible and re- was built in 1816. Submitted photo purpose the building as a pub and restaurant. “We are hoping to make it a draw, and if people are interested in built heritage, they will come here to see it,” he said. Unfortunately, that plan has hit a bit of a roadblock. When Tasker and Crook approached Loyalist Township about changing the use of the property, they were surprised to learn that it would cost more than $50,000. “It was insane,” said Tasker. “Through
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speaking with the township, we have got it down to $25,000, but that is still an awful lot of money when you consider this building is here and we aren’t building something new. This is all based on development fees that they have calculated.” The main fee has to do with the water systems and the fact that as a commercial property, the building would likely use more water than a residential property. Continued on page 9
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Ghosts and horror stories are popular wherever you go, and an old town like Kingston is scarcely an exception. Here, visitors can choose between two tours featuring grisly tales of both actual historical horror and stirring accounts of the supernatural. The foreboding Rockwood Asylum, now standing empty, was a tourist attraction in the 19th century. One day in 1882, 1,000 people came to look at the building designed by prominent local architect William Coverdale. Kingstonians were apparently pretty proud of a place that was even featured on turn of the 20th century postcards. I doubt that many of them knew what happened behind those walls. As part of my exploration of what tourists learn about Kingston, I took the Ghost and Mystery Tour along with a crowd of curious visitors in a Kingston Trolley Tours bus searching for the macabre. Guide Jennifer Walsh started off tales familiar to local enthusiasts of the paranormal. Theresa Beam, strangled by her lover when she told him she was pregnant, haunts a gloomy limestone passage off King Street. The ruthless scoundrel, a prominent businessman named Napier, didn’t want his reputation besmirched, so he dismembered poor Theresa and buried the remains around and about. Or so the story goes. “Help me find my bones!”
That’s how Jennifer, a Queen’s English undergrad, tells it. The bus was pretty well full that moonlit night. We learned that the spectre of a nun frequents the top floor of the old part of the Hotel Dieu, lamp in hand as she makes her rounds. And the ghost of Lily Herchmer flitters about the Prince George Hotel. She perished in a fire while waiting in an upstairs window for her sailor-lover. Apparently she dropped the lamp she was using as a signal. Or so the story goes. Women don’t fare too well in the history of old Kingston, if the ghost tour is anything to go by. Driver Ross Anderson makes a stop at Rockwood, where women were penned up in the stables until their part of the massive limestone complex was completed. Being labelled “promiscuous” could be enough to consign a woman to the grim precincts of the waterfront building. Rockwood is located on the grounds an estate once owned by local grandee and John A. Macdonald crony John Cartwright. One poem written at the time laments the conditions. Oh, would to God! That I were able To build a house like Cartwright’s stable. It fills my heart with great remorse To be worse housed than Cartwright’s horse Jennifer tells our curious group that early treatments at Rockwood included drilling holes in the skull, bleeding people and even locking them into boxes for immersion in ice cold water. “I’m sure there are thousands of miserable, sad stories,” local architectural historian Jennifer McKendry said in a 2006 interview. “Imagine yourself, you go out to that building, stand there, and think: you are ill, your
family or loved ones have driven you out there in a carriage and dropped you off with a satchel and now you have to live there …. There must have been lives of misery, sadness and terror.” The Rockford Asylum was commissioned by John A Macdonald. And if there’s one problem with this ghost tour, it’s the overemphasis on Macdonald’s life story. This is apparently now compulsory in any tourist gig hereabouts, even though it’s hardly relevant to horror stories — unless one includes Macdonald’s instrumental role in starting the residential school program. It was aimed at stamping out Indigenous culture. Uncountable children died. That’s a horror story all of its own, though seldom mentioned as part of Kingston’s Official Story of Macdonald. So our tour took us to the wonderful old Cataraqui Cemetery, where we got out to see Macdonald’s grave and hear even more about the Great Man. One Toronto man mused about how the leafy spot would have made a great golf course. Then we headed back downtown, learning about the Irish typhus and cholera victims and their mass grave somewhere around Kingston General. Then there were the many hangings in what’s now the parking lot behind the courthouse. The gruesome procedures could be seen from the ornate, Gothic Revival “McIntosh Castle” house across the street. Jessica described it as “Reality TV for
Kingston’s upper class.” Heading north along Clergy Street, the bus passed Sydenham Ward’s uber-friendly Geoff Smith, out walking his dog. Anyone who took a history course from the retired professor knows that he’s a fellow of strong voice. “Welcome to Kingston! Enjoy your trip!” We proceeded to Skeleton Park, the old boneyard that’s now the city’s most vibrant park. Jennifer did a fine job of regaling the tourists with Skeleton Park lore, including one of my favourites. Local kids used to unearth bones and attach their trophies to their bikes. Jennifer had it many of the riders featured handlebar skulls. She also told the group about a shady band called Resurrectionists who would supply Queen’s medical students with fresh cadavers from Skeleton Park. I’d not heard that one, but did appreciate the detail about how the grave robbers would haul the corpses up with a hook attached under the chin. The tour trolley proceeded to Fort Henry to hear about Fenian raids, further hangings and hauntings before finishing back downtown. I headed over to Rocheleau Court to see if Theresa Beam has given up her 150 year search for her bones. “Embrace the dark,” proclaimed the sign at the end of the dim alley. It was a beer ad. But it seemed appropriate.
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My second and likely final child, Everly, turns one year old this month. This fills me with a number of complex emotions. First, there is sadness. My baby isn’t such a little baby any more. She is more of a toddler now, waddling around on chubby legs, falling every few steps then picking herself back up, all the more determined. I look at photos of Everly when she was a tiny newborn and am filled with nostalgia. She has changed so much in one short year – her eyes went from blue to brown, and her once bald head has grown a mess of wispy blonde hair. She’s come into her looks more and Steve and I are finally able to see ourselves in her, where we once saw only “baby.� There is also relief, because as sad as it is that I will (probably) never again give birth or be a mom to a newborn, it’s also liberating. A first birthday is an important milestone that signals the end of a life-changing year for a family - a step toward a life that is hopefully less exhausting. Life with a baby is hard work. Being a mom the most physically, mentally and emotionally challenging job I’ve ever done. There are no vacations and few if
any breaks. Parenting is challenging at all stages, but at least with my other daughter, Summer, I continue to find that the older she gets the easier she becomes to manage. Being able to communicate with words simplified things enormously. To me, there is nothing worse than a baby screaming. Give me a whining five-year-old any day. I can make it stop by threatening to take away privileges, or promising rewards for good behaviour. You don’t need to haul a stroller and diapers everywhere you go with older children, and it’s much easier to cut corners or steal a moment of relative peace when necessary because of how easily entertained they are by their friends, Netflix and games on the iPad. I find my children’s birthdays make me do a lot of personal reflecting, far more so than New Year’s or my own birthdays, which seem less and less significant the older I get. The day Summer was born, my life changed forever. The catch was that I myself didn’t magically transform the second I became a mother, which is what I expected would happen. I was the same person in a dramatically different life, and adjustment was
long and hard. The day Everly was born, I had more realistic expectations. I knew exactly what I was getting into and was mostly prepared. But then we had two kids, of course, so it was still (and continues to be) an adjustment. Life is more chaotic and stressful, the house is messier and there are even fewer “breaks.� On my girls’ birthdays, I like to reflect on how our family has evolved. The little (or big) alterations we’ve made to accommodate each other’s changes. Such changes are more noticeable and dramatic in the little ones, but they’re there in Steve and me, too, in more subtle ways. The past year has seen more personal change than any other single year of my adult life, save one – and not just because Everly appeared on the scene. Summer also started school last year, which was its own adventure, and world events have been unsettling in ways I never could have conceived of previously. But the bottom line is you only have one first birthday. It’s a pretty big deal, and we’re going to celebrate accordingly – with balloons and a smash cake.
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Tasker understands the bylaws and the fees that are in place, but he also feels that exceptions should be made for historical buildings. “Restoring a building like this is a huge undertaking and if it does open as a restaurant and pub, it will generate more tax revenue,” he said. “The township also already has an easement on the property and we can’t change anything without permission and we feel they need to waive these fees for all the heritage properties or nothing is going to happen with them and they will continue to deteriorate.” To help with these enormous fees, Tasker set up a GoFundMe page for the project. He knows that he likely will not raise the whole amount that is needed, but he also wanted to create some community awareness about the issue. “It does provide some leverage to show that there are people in this community that think this is a great idea and support it,” he said. “Not everything fits into these existing municipal frameworks. There need to be exceptions for heritage buildings in order for them to be repurposed.” Tasker and Crook already have the support of the municipal heritage committee and they have been working together to find a solution, but at this point the entire project has been stalled by the repurposing fees. “We need to build a new addition and that will house a commercial kitchen and bathrooms,” said Tasker. “We are waiting to get through this so we can get a permit to keep going and we are anxious to get the foundation done before the cold weather sets in. We are hoping to be open in the spring, but
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Kingston charity drive set to aid Indigenous communities BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
A couple of years ago, St. Lawrence College student Amanda Stolk organized a charity drive to collect equipment for children with physical disabilities in Zimbabwe. The drive, held in her hometown of Campbellford, was a huge success and she collected more than $30,000 in equipment. Now, the behavioural psychology student is hoping to do the same here in Kingston, and this time she has
chosen communities in northern Ontario as the benefactors. “With all of the Indigenous issues that have come about recently, I thought I would look into helping those communities,” she said. “I Googled and got in contact with some people and they told me what they needed and we have gone from there.” Continued on page 11
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On Saturday, Aug. 19, Stolk will host an Indigenous Medical Aid Drive to benefit six northern Ontario communities — Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Moosefactory, Peawanuck, Kasechewan and Mooseonee. These communities are part of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, which works with the Ininew Patient Services at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Three times a week, patients from Indigenous communities fly via Air Creebec to Kingston to receive medical treatment that is not available in their own community and now, Stolk will be sending medical assistance to them through this service too. “I wasn’t aware that there was such a need,” she explained. “Getting the equipment is a huge hurdle. In Kingston, you can receive devices through the government and the Assisted Devices Program (ADP) in a couple of days, but up
there it could take weeks or even months.” Stolk also explained that in some communities, like Attawapiskat, there are really high unemployment rates, and while programs like the ADP help those who can’t afford equipment, some devices aren’t covered. “Foot air casts are an example and being unemployed makes it really hard to afford these things if they are needed.” In terms of supplies, Stolk is looking for any assisted living devices that could be of assistance. “We are looking for any type of mobility supply except for crutches because they have an abundance of those,” she said. “We are looking for canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom equipment and any medical supplies, really.” She has also been working with Providence Care to take some of their supplies including hospital beds, which she hopes will eventually make it to the communities too.
“We have a lot of stuff and the community has really come on board with this,” she said. “It has been amazing to see and we are really grateful for the support.” Stolk herself requires assisted living devices for her spina bifida and she admits that this is likely part of the reason she feels the need to help others get similar supplies. “If I was born up there, there is no way I would be receiving the leg braces and devices I need,” she said. “We take it for granted here and we need to be helping our fellow Canadians. I can’t believe this happens in Canada and that people are going without these devices when they need them.” The supply drive will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Passionate Artisans at 28 Bath Rd. Monetary donations will also be accepted at the drive. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/KtownMedicalAidInitiative/.
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From Aug. 11 to 15, area residents were invited to take a trip across the country with SESQUI and their screening of Horizon, a 360-degree film that explores Canada coast to coast to coast. “We’ve taken over the lot here across from the Rogers K-Rock Centre with our giant inflat-
able dome that looks like an igloo, but it is actually a giant state of the art cinematic experience,” explained Andrea Stewart, executive producer of SESQUI. “It is a film about Canada and even thought it is just 22 minutes long, it will take you across the country in a really cool way.” Kingston was the seventh and final city in Ontario to host the dome on its cross-Ontario tour and while the Limestone City was not featured in the film directly, Stewart hoped that community
members would enjoy the experience. “The response has been pretty overwhelming and people get emotional viewing the film,” she said. “The different scenes always seem to resonate with people and each person seems to respond to different aspects. It is a really unique experience and I think it captures the emotion we feel for our country.” Mayor Bryan Paterson was on hand to welcome the dome and the film on Aug. 11 and he was excited to check out the first screening in the city. “There is a lot of history of our nation here in Kingston and I think it is great that we are hosting the final stop of the SESQUI dome,” he said. “I am very excited to
take it in and to encourage as many Kingstonians as possible to come out and see it.” He even invited Kingstonians to take part in a bit of friendly competition while the dome is in the city. “I did hear that Richmond Hill is boasting because they currently hold the attendance record for the SESQUI dome and apologies to them, but we are going to blow them out of the water.” The red inflatable SESQUIdome hosted 105 screenings of HORIZON - Visual Symphony of Canada, from Aug. 11 to 15 in the Frontenac parking lot opposite the Rogers K-Rock Centre. Admission was free and there were several activities happening around the dome for community members before and after the film. For more information about SESQUI and Horizon visit http://sesqui.ca/en/frontpage/
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The Township is attempting a more environmentally sustainable approach, rather than direct mail, in distributing the next 2 year Recycling Calendar. The Frontenac News will be delivering the 2017-2019 Recycle Calendar, as an insert, in its August 24th edition which will include Storrington area residents. The Calendar will also be in a PDF format on our website to download to your desktop or print a copy for your fridge. After August 24th copies will be available at both Township offices. We hope that this environmentally friendly method of diversion encourages all residents to remain dedicated to their recycling efforts. It’s up to each one of us to make a difference.
Memorial Centre playground gets a facelift BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
The Memorial Centre playground received a bit of a facelift this summer and on Aug. 13, Williamsville councillor Jim Neill was happy to celebrate the new and improved space with community members and an official ribbon cutting. "We are so excited to be here today and celebrate this beautiful new park space," he said. "The city park staff has worked so hard on this park and before this Victoria Park and we are so pleased to be here today enjoying this space." The new playground includes new play equipment, paths, seating, pic-
nic tables and 35 newly planted trees. The upgrades also doubled the useable space in the park which sits in front of the splash pad and Tomlinson Aqua Park. "The expansion of the park is amazing," said Sue Bazely, co-chair of the Williamsville Community Association, who was also on hand for the official ribbon cutting at the playground. "It really makes it a much nicer entrance way and corner to the entire facility here. The celebrations continued with a free swim at Tomlinson from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Neill hopes the community enjoys the new space as much as he does. "We hope everyone enjoys their time here and comes back a lot."
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Nothing can compare to a week at the lake and in South Frontenac we have an abundance of clear lakes, beautiful trails and great cycling. The one thing that can dampen your vacation is the unsightly mess of a can or plastic bag floating by or the sounds of wildlife munching happily on garbage that was not properly disposed of. We hope you enjoy your stay but ask that you please regard our Garbage and Recycling policies. Dumping garbage at the side of the road or at the gates of a landfill on a Sunday night is not only unacceptable, it creates a huge problem for Township staff when their time could be better spent elsewhere. Whether you are a cottage owner, renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams. By all means, take your memories with you but please don’t leave your garbage behind! Any questions; contact Solid Waste Management at 613 376-3027 X 4330
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INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-19 – MORELAND-DIXON ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., August 30th, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac, Box 100, 4432 George St, Sydenham, Ontario K0H 2T0, clearly marked PW-2017-19- Moreland-Dixon Road Culvert Replacement. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0
THINGS TO DO CANADA & ONTARIO’S 150TH ROAD RALLY CELEBRATION – AUGUST 26, 2017
Participants are asked to pile the family into the car and head over to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith to register for their passport to travel around the Township of South Frontenac to visit provincial themed sites as well as bonus sites. During the Road Rally, participants will complete fun mental, physical and artistic challenges and collect clues for chances to win prizes and have some good old fashioned fun. Lots of family activities, entertainment, food and of course a fireworks finale at dusk! See page 29 in the 2017 Recreation and Activity Guide for the road rally route.
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The museum will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday weekly from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Please contact Amanda Pantrey, Public Education Coordinator for more details at publiceducation@southfrontenac.net.
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NEWS AND PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING – PORTLAND DISTRICT
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 transfer ownership of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 7, Concession V, District of Portland (Harrowsmith). Reason: The subject portion of road allowance runs east and west from Road 38 to Notre Dame Street in the Village of Harrowsmith. It is 91 metres long and only 4.6 metres wide and it is located along the north side of the subject land whose owner wishes to add it to his property. 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 September 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm.For more information see our website or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Extension 2221.
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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 transfer ownership of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, between Concessions II and III, District of Bedford Reason: The subject portion of road allowance is in two separate parts that, together, constitute only 1,325 feet2. A very unusual property configuration was created in 1968 through a series of land transfers and a Township road allowance ran through the property. Part of the road allowance was closed and transferred by by-law in 1996 but the by-law did not close two small pieces that still protrude into the subject property. The new proposed road closure and transfer would rectify this. 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 September 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm.For more information see our website or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Extension 2221.
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Skunk electrocuted in downtown Kingston leads to no apparent follow-up BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
It was a case of animal cruelty undoubtedly at the hands of a human – and no one seems to have any information on a subsequent investigation. On Tuesday, July 4, Adam King, owner and operator of King Wildlife Solutions, received a call from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, where he had previously volunteered to help with wild animal rehabilitation. King was informed that a skunk had been trapped and was left in a parking lot in downtown Kingston. With the midday sun beating down, King raced to the site: a dirt parking lot beside a building owned by Queen’s University at the corner of Barrie and Earl Streets. But it wasn’t just the cruelty of the defenseless animal left exposed to the elements and in direct sunlight that left King shocked; when he approached the metal trap containing the skunk, he found a set of jumper cables attached to the cage of the trap. “The only reason that would happen is if someone was trying to electrocute it, I’m guessing,” said King, who noted some minor wounds to the animal’s paws. “Someone likely didn’t want to put it in
their truck or anything, so I guess that was their method of dealing with it.” King took the skunk off site and ensured it was stable and well enough to be returned to the wild. Because of his background in wild animal rehabilitation and current wildlife control business, King said he is often called on to deal with issues most other people don’t want to deal with, particularly with raccoons, skunks and bats. He’s seen and heard about his fair share of animal cruelty stories, and even heard people proudly recounting how they drowned trapped animals in the past. But he’s never seen anything like this. “Tons of times you find animals left in cages and being horribly mistreated,” he said, adding that he feels only licensed experts should be allowed to purchase wild animal traps due to the horrible ways traps can be used when they end up in the
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any investigation into the event stopped there. King said that when he contacted Kingston Police, he was first told they would send someone over to speak with him. He then received a call back saying the correct person was too busy and that someone would call him the next day, King said, but he never received another call. When The Kingston Heritage contacted Kingston Police about the issue, Const. Cam Mack, media relations officer for the Kingston Police said he was unable to find any information. “I couldn’t find any call regarding this,” he said in an email before suggesting following up with the OSPCA. Once reached, the OSPCA informed The Kingston Heritage that it had turned the case over to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), and suggested following up with them. According to Alison Cross, director of marketing and communications for the OSPCA, the MNRF “have jurisdiction under the Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Act to address situations like this.” At first, calls and emails to the MNRF remained unanswered. Then, The Kingston Heritage reAdam King, owner and operator of King Wildlife Solutions, took a pic- ceived email response from the ture when he arrived at a call only to find someone had trapped a skunk MNRF media desk on Thursday, and then attached jumper cables to the metal trap cage. Aug. 10 asking if we had any idea Submitted photo why someone tried to electrocute a skunk. “For example were they trying to protect their property?” the email read. The Kingston Heritage responded, indicating this incident occurred in downtown Kingston, and it is unknown why someone would attempt to electrocute a trapped skunk. This reporter again asked if MNRF is investigating this incident and how to find out who is following up on it, but received no response by press time. And for King, whose prime objective is to ensure the safe removal of wildlife from homes and urban settings and return to natural habitat, the lack of response is unnerving. “It’s tough to see some of the things that I do see... It’s horrible,” he said. “And this was a human. A human did this.” The only saving grace is knowing the skunk was returned to the wild safely, he said. “I let him go and I saw him run right into a burrow,” said King. “It had a somewhat happy ending, and that’s the positive thing.”
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As the wildfires continue to rage on Canada’s west coast, a group of Kingstonians is doing what they can to lend their support. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the
Kingston and District Civitan will host a Battle of the Bands at Zorba’s to benefit the estimated 39,000 Canadians already affected by the fires in British Columbia, and they are hoping that music can bring people together for the cause.
Left to right: Civitan members John Carr and current president Edie Emmons, Zorba's owner Connie Galanis and Ken Logan, a member of Aftershock at Zorba's. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
“It is all about helping out fellow Canadians and doing it with music,” said Edie Emmons, president of the Kingston and District Civitan. “We thought about what we could do and this seemed like a fun way to bring people together and give back.” The Civitan is known for helping individuals in the community, especially those with disabilities. They work to organize fundraisers for assistance devices and they also work to raise funds for causes they feel are important, and while a battle of the bands may seem like an odd choice for a fundraiser, they also wanted to involve musicians in the community. “Battle of the Bands involves a lot of local unnamed bands and gives them exposure,” explained John Carr, a member of the Civitan. “A lot of bigger bands that could headline, they want to be paid, and that is not what this is about.”
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The group wanted to keep costs down wherever they could for the event, and part of that was asking bands to donate their time. “It is not what is in it for the band or for us, it is what we can do for the people in British Columbia who need our support,” said Carr. In addition to donated time from the bands, Zorba’s generously donated the event space for the night, eliminating major overhead costs. “I always like to help out charities and I was happy to help this cause,” said Connie Galanis, owner of Zorba’s. “I donated the hall, and my employees are volunteering their time, too. We want them to be able to raise as much as possible.” The event already has five bands signed on for the evening, and Emmons is hoping that they can have eight to 10 by the time the date arrives. Zorba's can hold hundreds of people, and the hope is that they can sell out the venue, too. “We’ve even had people buying tickets who can’t come because
they want to give to the cause,” she said. “We don’t have a dollar amount in mind that we want to raise — just as much as we can.” Ken Logan is a member of Aftershock, one of the bands that will be playing the event, and he has been encouraged to see so many musicians signing on. He is working hard to recruit more and he hopes to have a mix of country, alternative and cover bands. “Kingston is a music city, and this event fits in with that,” he said. “We are also a very giving city and we hope people will come out and show that.” The Kingston Civitan Battle of the Bands takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at Zorba’s. Tickets are just $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and all proceeds will be going to the Red Cross. Tickets can be purchased at Long and McQuade on Midland Avenue, Centre Stage on Princess Street, and Brian’s Record Option on Princess Street.
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This film’s nothing like the book, and that’s a good thing MOVIE: The Dark Tower STARRING: Idris Elba, Tom Taylor, Katheryn Winnick and Matthew McConaughey DIRECTOR: Nikolai Arcel RATING: 14A The Dark Tower is one of my alltime favourite book series. It's up there with The Lord of The Rings, The Wheel of Time, Dune and A MARK HASKINS Song of Ice and Fire. It's Stephen King's magnum opus, and I was curious to see how it would translate into film. Since the death of his father, Jake
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It has been a while since Wolfe Islanders heard from MTO (Ministry of Transportation) with regard to the Environmental Assessment for the Wolfe Island Ferry and Docking/Improvements study undertaken last year. The good news is that MTO continues to move forward toward greater capacity for the Wolfe Island ferry service. MTO will be holding two public information centres, one on Wolfe Island Aug. 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, and the second in Kingston Aug. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Kingston Waterfront (Bellevue North Room). This final round of sessions provide the public, and stakeholders, the opportunity to review and discuss the EA process with the Morrison Hershfield Ltd /MTO Project Team. And to provide input on the evaluation and selection of the preferred alternative for each terminal Kingston, Marysville, Dawson Point and all that includes, and perhaps to talk about the ferry service itself and the promised ferries. A community advisory group meeting will be held sometime in September. Islanders will remember also the public visit of Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca to Wolfe Island, with MPP Sophie Kiwala, in October 2015 at which time
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he talked about the EA process for a second ferry to increase capacity with a design process beginning in 2016. It was good news indeed to be informed that MTO would move on the process of procuring two new ferries, one 40-car ferry, requiring no EA since it does not increase capacity, for the municipally operated Amherst Island Ferry Service, and one 75-car vessel for the Wolfe Island Ferry service. MTO issued a request for qualifications (RFQ), for the design-build of the two ferries, going forward as one project in the procurement process and running concurrently with the ongoing Environmental Assessment for the Wolfe island ferry dock improvement project. That EA is scheduled to be completed this year. The ferry procurement process to acquire the design-build firm could take up to 10 months, and should be completed this year as well. When a short list of qualifying shipyards is developed, the second stage of the procurement process, the (RFP) Request for Proposals will be issued. Minister Del Duca came back last year to the region to let Amherst Islanders know that the contract for their new 40-car ferry would be awarded and, when complete and in service, the Frontenac II would become the backup ferry for Amherst and Wolfe Island, a promise he made on his original visit to Wolfe island.
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That decision alone means there could be two ferries operating at Wolfe Island in 2018 or 2019, maybe? But according to a provincial government website, designing and building the new ferry for Amherst Island is expected to take approximately 24 months, while the 75-car ferry for Wolfe Island will take an additional 12 months. Approximately one million passengers and 500,000 vehicles travel between Wolfe Island and Kingston each year, while approximately 270,000 passengers and 130,000 vehicles travel to and from Amherst Island annually. And I understand the contract may be issued this fall. It's been quite a summer for Wolfe Island. With the closure of Big Sandy Bay due to high water and damage at the site, revenues are down with fewer people coming to the island, one would assume. Not so. There are more and more walk-ons, with cyclists also on the increase. All great for business but most ferry runs leave vehicles behind. There is no doubt Wolfe Island needs a second ferry. With the water so high it is expected that the Wolfe Islander III may continue running from the village indefinitely. But the ferry line in Marysville can be quite dangerous with the curve in the road, its narrowness and trees causing passing difficulties for people coming into the village from the east end of the island, and for large trucks attempting to get into the lineup. Also for
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those determined to speed their way into and through the village. The MTO students, for the most part, are conscientious about moving cars forward to fill in spaces in the lineup. But they can’t change the road the cars are on. Around Town: The Winners at the Family Ball Tournament, 28 teams competed. “A” team Winners: Kyle Team. “B” team winners: A. Lollar Team. Debbie Knox Trophy to Bolton Family team (sportsmanship); Rietzel Trophy to the E. Hulton oldest mixed team; F. Lollar Volunteer Trophy to Harry & Mary Hulton. Congratulations to All. Hops growing well at Jason LaSalles. Looks like a new hops site is developing on the 16th line? Wonder if anyone is signing up to raise goats or considering dairy? Kingston’s Mayor Patterson was asked if he would like to see goats at the PRISON Farm. “I wish,” his answer. Great fun, great music all around town during the Family Ball weekend. Coming Events: WI Boat Club 12th Annual Barrett Bay Regatta, Sun. Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wolfe Island Plowing Match Sept. 9. WI River Front Golf Course for info at 613385-9978. The Corn Maze, info call 613385-1998.
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New Plymouth was soon treated like a member of the family
It wasn’t a secret for long ... even if it was meant to be. But no one got a brandnew car without the news spreading pretty fast. Being next farm to Uncle Alec’s though, meant that we got a look at the new Plymouth before anyone else at Northcote. And what a beauty it was. Certainly many steps up from the old Model T with the hole in the back floor, and the two front fenders different colours, which we got in a trade. I was just as excited as was my little friend Velma when the new car came into her family. My sister Audrey wondered where the money came from. Did Uncle
Alec sell off his herd of cattle, or his workhorses? No, he didn’t. The cows and the horses were right there in the barnyard. Uncle Alec, the good neighbour that he was, was more than generous letting us all have a ride in the new Plymouth, taking Mother to Briscoe’s General Store, and our family taking turns, and once driving Velma and me all the way to Douglas. He was pretty fussy about his new car too. None of his sons were allowed behind the steering wheel, even though they were old enough to drive. Even when they were courting, they had to take the horse and buggy, just like every other young fella in Northcote, who wasn’t lucky enough to have a new Plymouth sitting in his yard. My friend Velma said her father could often be seen wiping the shiny fenders with his handkerchief, and when it rained, he covered it with a canvas to keep it dry. Yes, he was pretty fussy ... at least at the start of ownership. But like all things bought for use on the
farm back then, the time would come when it would have to be put into other service. It wasn’t that the thrill of a new car had worn off. Certainly not! It was still the nicest car to be parked at the Lutheran Church on Sundays. Ralph, one of the older boys, was eventually allowed to get behind the wheel, but only after Uncle Alec let him run it around the 20-acre field a good many times. I was always amazed that Aunt Bertha never learned to drive the new car. Certainly, we didn’t have the old Model T more than a day or so, before Mother got behind the wheel, drove out the long lane, and headed all the way into Renfrew. But not Aunt Bertha. She left the driving to Uncle Alec. Well, as the novelty of the new car wore off, and it was commonplace to see it parked in the rain, and the Thom boys, one by one, were allowed to get behind the wheel, you could see that Uncle Alec would be putting the Plymouth to other uses, to
get the full value out of the dollars he spent on it. No longer did we have to take our shoes off when we got in the Plymouth, and it wasn’t unusual to see Uncle Alec unload a few bags of wheat from the grist mill. But I knew the new car had lost its glory when I was over playing with Velma one Saturday, and Uncle Alec had parked the car close to the barn. When he wheeled the car over to the house to tell Aunt Bertha he’d be back in time for supper, a Holstein calf had its head out one back window, and a sheep out the other. Uncle Alec headed into Renfrew to market the two, and the fastest way to get there was in the Plymouth that only a scant few months before was treated like a member of the family. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@ sympatico.ca.
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Hi Brian, Would there be any problems with having different brands of tires on the same car? Like front and back. I am not talking about going to the track, just regular street driving. My Porsche 911’s tires always wear out more on the back, 2 to 1. Phil As long as you match load and speed ratings and general tread design (and of course all-seasons vs. winters) you shouldn't run into any trouble with mixing tire manufacturers front to back. Brian, I have a 2000 Echo Toyota and it runs like new. It has about 235,000 km on it and I currently drive it about 7,000 km per year. I have one problem with it which has been going on for a number of years. When it is damp or rains, the wheels squeak when I put on the brakes. It has been worse this summer because of all the rain. I take it to the repair shop where I receive excellent treatment but they are not able to solve the problem. What can I do? Thank you for considering this question. Bob
Of course it's hard to be accurate without examining or driving the car, but I suspect the cause is rust build up on the brake rotors on the front or brake drums on the rear (depending on where the noise is coming from). If an examination confirms this, I would suggest replacing the front rotors with zinccoated ones (Halten is a good brand for example). I'd also suggest replacing the brake pads at the same time with a good quality set (AC Delco Advantage is the brand that I've had no problems with). I'm not sure if anyone manufactures a zinc-coated rear drum but in most cases they can be easily machined to remove any rust or glazing if they’re not too worn. With a vehicle of your Toyota's age and mileage, your techs should check the disc brake caliper system very carefully for any wear that might be keeping the pads engaged when you release the brakes. A little noise is normal for the first few stops of the day for a vehicle that's parked outside and exposed to the elements. Also avoid parking on grass or any other poorly drained surface. Hi Brian, I read your column from time to time as it has great advice. My wife and I have been driving for 55 odd years and over that time we have had new tires installed, winter tires installed and summer tires exchanged for winter tires. And the regular maintenance goes on. This year my wife had her summer tires, which were mounted on rims, installed at the same garage that put her winter tires on last fall. After driving about
200 km, the front left wheel came off and she watched it go into the ditch on the opposite side of the road and was able to bring the car to a safe stop on the shoulder of the road. Lucky this happened on a county road without traffic and no one else was involved. The garage owner said it was our fault for not bringing the car back to his shop to have the wheels re-torqued. He did not suggest having the wheels re-torqued last fall when he installed the winter tires. He straightened some plates behind the brake rotor and put a used rim on the car, but refuses to repair the body damage to the fender. Is it necessary to have car wheels re-torqued now? Should the rotor have been changed to a new one? Who is responsible for the damages? Thank you for any advice. V Yes your shop was right in that anytime a vehicle wheel is removed; its lug nuts need to be retorqued after driving for 100 km or so. Why this is necessary on today's vehicles and wasn't something that anyone worried about 15 or so years ago is the prevalence of alloy wheels and lighter weight wheel hubs on most vehicles on the road. The corrosion on alloy wheels (where the centre rings meet the wheel hubs) can prevent the lug nuts from achieving maximum clamping force. When the vehicle is driven after a tire change, road bumps and vibrations may loosen the wheel nuts. While this is rare, its consequences are potentially lifethreatening. I've run into this before at a shop where I used to hang my day-job hat and we refused
to cover any damage caused by a customer that didn't return for a complimentary retorquing. (The wheels were torqued using a properly calibrated torque-wrench during the original service but still needed to be re-checked). However we always reminded people verbally about this when they picked up their vehicle after a seasonal tire changeover. You can usually find this warning in writing in your vehicle's owner's manual. The plate behind the brake rotor that you mentioned was straightened was probably just a dust shield and likely doesn't need to be replaced. However, I would be concerned about the state of the wheel studs and nuts and would recommend they be thoroughly inspected to ensure that their threads weren't damaged. Yes these wheel nuts still need to be retorqued after a 100 km or so of driving. As to who is responsible for the damage, it may seem unfair and abrupt but the old courtroom/police adage applies "ignorance is no excuse". If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies). Yours in service Brian Turner
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As head chef at Chez Piggy restaurant, Ian Arthur has been cooking delicious meals for the people of Kingston for almost a decade. Now, he’s looking to give back to the community in a different way. “I’ve always been interested in politics from the time I was a little kid,” says Arthur, who studied political science and international development at Trent University before embarking on a career as a chef. “I always thought it was something that I would like to do eventually.” So the 32-year-old threw his hat into the ring for the local Kingston and the Islands provincial NDP nomination; the vote is expected to take place sometime in late autumn. Arthur describes himself as an “economic environmentalist” and hopes to bring more of an environmental angle to the discussion. He grew up near Lyndhurst, where his parents ran one of the area’s first organic commercial market gardens. “I was home-schooled, so my parents had a big influence on me,” Arthur says. “I think that particu-
larly the kind of environmental viewpoints that I have, which are a lot of what pulls me toward politics, came from that upbringing — being on a farm, learning the importance of things like organic.” Arthur believes climate change is the biggest issue society will face in the coming decades and years. As a chef, he says he’s already directly feeling the effects. “Having food sovereignty in our area is going to be more and more important because as soon as places like Peru or Argentina, which export huge amounts of food, can’t produce enough, they’re going to keep what they can grow for themselves and our access to these cheap imported foods is going to plummet.” He gives the example of when the price of cauliflower spiked 95 per cent a few years ago. “California just had a huge drought, one of the biggest droughts they’ve ever had … people were bringing cauliflower from France — that’s how far they had to go to find it.” What can people do in the face of this issue? “There’s so much you can do,” Arthur says. “You can have chickens in your backyard — the eggs are delicious, and they’re right out your own back door.”
Chez Piggy head chef Ian Arthur is eyeing the provincial political scene. Photo by Ted Sheppard
He notes that there are also a number of different ways governments can promote the idea of “edible cities,” which are already taking form in certain municipalities. “There are cities that are pur-
suing food policies where they’re actually promoting gardening in front yards. They’re planting trees that produce nuts and fruits rather than just shade — there are some really good policies out there.”
Arthur believes such policies will be essential in the age of increased urbanization. Continued on page 27
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Turkey and ham supper, Clarendon and Miller Hall Plevna, Ontario. Auspices St. Killan’s Church, Ardoch. Saturday, Aug. 12 4 - 6:30 p.m. Adults: $12, children under 12: $6. Bath Legion (YHU\ 0RQGD\ HYHQLQJ 6KXIĂ€Hboard, 7p.m., $2 per play Every Wednesday morning -Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Thursday is “Tasty Tall Boy Thursdaysâ€?. 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. Paint the Town! Plein Air Painting Weekend - Calling artists of all ages and stages! Join us Sept. 8, 9 and 10 for three days of FREE plein air painting/ sketching in downtown Kingston’s historical Swamp Ward and Inner Harbour neighbourhoods. The Kingston School of Art (KSOA) is hosting its 5th annual Paint the Town! as part of the International Plein Air Painters Organization’s Great WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out. A display of work created during the weekend and a reception will be held. For details and free registration: www.ksoa.info or ksoa@kingston.net or 613-549-1528. On the Wall - Kingston’s live street art festival Monday, Aug. 21 - Saturday, Aug. 26 - Come and watch artists do their thing on the retaining wall behind Rideaucrest. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Douglas R. Fluhrer Park, 2 North St. in downtown Kingston - along the waterfront north of the causeway on the west side of the Great Cataraqui River. All welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour.Info: Mary Farrar- 613-544-1246 Rideau Trail Club of KingstonWEDNESDAY WALKERS - Ideal for people interested in healthy exercise walking at a comfortable pace with some social interaction. Walks depart every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 pm. For details, contact Helen at hkramer@outlook.com or 613766-0482 with your name and phone number.
Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday August 19 Rideau Trail at Bedford Mills Level 2, moderate pace, 10 km. Hike from Bedford Mills Church, take the ferry and return by the Bypass. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 am. Gas $4. Leader Stan 613-548-3003 Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Tuesday August 22 Summer Morning Hike Level 1, slow to moderate pace, about 5 km. Yarker circular walk. A scenic village on the Napanee River and Cataraqui Trail. Dine in restaurant overlooking falls or eat packed lunch nearby. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 am. Gas $4. Leader: Bob 613-544-9222 14th Annual Fogies and Friend golf tournament. Tournament date: Friday, Sept. 8 at the Amherstview Golf Club. $100/golfer. Price includes shotgun start, golf cart, dinner & prizes. For more information or to register, call 613.548.7810 or visit 56 Francis St. Kingston Archery Club - Provincial Field Archery Championships. On behalf of the Ontario Association of Archers the provincial championships take place Saturday and Sunday August 26th and 27th, 2017 at the Kingston Archery Club Outdoor Range located at 2043 Battersea Road, Kingston (North of Hwy 401 and Montreal St.). Tournament registration info is at kingstonarcheryclub.org and early bird must be received by August 12th. In celebration of 152 years of archery in Kingston participants 17 years and under shoot FREE. Shotgun start 10:00am Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. 6XPPHU ÂżWQHVV %DFN\DUG RU ODNHVLGH DTXDÂżWQHVV IRU JURXSV RU LQGLYLGXals. Personal training and adult learn to VZLP VWURNH WHFKQLTXH &RQWDFW FHUWLÂżHG Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer - Jill Weese. ZZZ ÂżWQHVVZLWKMLOO FD 6HQLRUÂśV *ROI 6SHFLÂżF &OLQLF DQG &RXUVH - Learn to increase power for maximum acceleration, distance and accuracy striking the club-head. Included is a takeaway guide book with practical tips to avoid and reduce injury . Fund raiser for Heart and Stoke Foundation . Information Call Dee: 613-389-6540 or E-mail: 50plusgolfers@gmail.com.
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Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock ‘n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Wednesday Mornings. Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location. Dine with Don BBQ Tuesdays & Thursdays, 56 Francis St. It’s grillin’ time! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in August, for an outdoor BBQ at the Seniors Centre. All menu items are $5 and under. For more information call 613.548.7810. The Frontenac Military Vehicle Association celebrates Canada 150 with “BIVOUAC 2017â€?, which is an encampment of historic military vehicles on display and maneuvers at Odessa Fairgrounds Aug. 19-20The “Odessa Militaria Showâ€? will be inside the Palace building where vendors sell uniforms, badges, medals, military insignia and more. Military Re-enactors will also be on site with displays of military uniforms and artifacts. Admission: $5 for adults and accompanied children under 12 Free. Fairgrounds open 09:00 to 16:00 hrs both Saturday and Sunday. Kingston Interval House is seeking new board members. Join us for the KIH Board Recruitment Information Session taking place on Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 844 Princess St. Suite A (HARS 2IÂżFH 3ULQFHVV QHDU 5HJHQW 6RPH of our board members will be sharing their experiences, and there will be ample opportunities to ask questions about the role of the board and mandate/mission of Kingston Interval House. Location is accessible, and refreshments will be served. Please RVSP to: info@kingstonintervalhouse.com by Aug. 20. Sea Scouts seeks new members. For boys 11 or older this year. Join the 1st Bayridge Seafarers, a traditional Sea Scout group that includes instruction in boating safety and an opportunity to earn the Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card, which is good for life. Youth will be able to learn about operating a 26-foot sailboat, an eight-foot Zodiac, and more. There will also be canoeing, camping, hiking, winter survival skills, training, and practice.Regular Monday meetings take place from 7 to 8:40 p.m. at Truedell Public School starting on
Monday, Sept. 11. Registration fee is $10 and includes membership and insurance valid until September 2018. website at http://seafarers.dx.am email bayridge. seafarers@gmail.com. Call for an introduction to sailing this summer. For more information, contact Lorne Dudley at 613-389-606. Community Space Available in Kingston’s East End. St. Mark’s Anglican &KXUFK LQ %DUULHÂżHOG 9LOODJH LV DFWLYHO\ involved with and supportive of the greater Kingston East Community. We welcome groups to utilize our community hall. Space is available hourly, daily or weekly. For more information, terms and agreements please contact us at: www. VWPDUNVEDUULHÂżHOG FRP Osteoarthritis and Hands. The Arthritis Society is offering a free workshop for people with osteoarthritis of the hands. Learn about treatments and how exercise can help reduce symptoms, and try out some devices to ease stress on your hands. This month’s workshop is on Friday, Aug. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the KCCU Room at Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Avenue. To register, or for more information, please call 613-546-2546, extension 1601. 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. August 29: Moving Forward. 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. Annual Retreat November 17/18, 2017, Call for Information. You have the power to give blood. Knights of Columbus have adopted a “Give Lifeâ€? clinic. 850 Gardiners Road Tuesday, Aug. 29 3 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30 1 - 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 31 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 7 p.m. Book your appointment at blood.ca. 39 Club of Kingston dance takes place on Friday, Aug. 18 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 631, 4034 Bath Rd., Collins Bay. Music by Land O Lake Cruisers. Admission: $12.00, Members $10.00. Lunch
at 11 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info. call Crystal Gurnsey at 613-544-5100. Events at the RCHA Club: Aug. 17: 7-10 p.m. Country & Folk Jam with Steve Medd and Ron Gray. Bring your instruments/voices, join this lively & fun night. no cover Aug. 18: 5:30 - 8:00 pm TGIF with Michael K. Myers. Celebrate the end of the workweek with standards, cover and originals done the MKM way! no cover Aug. 18: 9 p.m. The Stunts $5 Cover Classic rock from a crowd pleasing band. Aug. 19: 9 p.m. The Big Phat Horn Band, $15 ticket Amazing 10 piece band, people are coming from around the globe to hear their repertoire. Michael K. Myers on vocals. Special guest: Dympna McConnell. Frontenac Womens Chorus would like to invite a small number of interested singers, especially sopranos, to join us this September! Ability to read music strongly advised - and although there is no formal audition, please contact Patty Smith, Director, for more information kpatty.smith@gmail.com Kingston District Shrine Club annual steak dinner Aug. 18, 5 – 7:00 p.m. To be held at the Kingston District Shrine Club 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road. Tickets $17.50 for adults and children 10 yrs. and under $8. For more information call: 613-384-9554. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 Friday, Aug. 18 the Legion presents Showman’s Karaoke from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Aug. 19 - Catch the Ace, Progressive Jackpot---Fundraiser... Licence #795527...gambling helpline: 1-800-230-3505 will drawn at 5:00 pm. You can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket. For more info call the Legion 560 at (613)548-4570. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – Aug 18 Discussion: Baha’u’llah’s teaching “The path to guidance is one of love and compassion, not of force and coercion� Friday, Aug 18 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net
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Our culture is physically toxic. Acceptance of each human being as he or she exists, regardless of culture of origin, race, sex, creed, sexual orientation and whether or not they like to read books or watch movies is one thing. But there’s a dangerous line of accepting everyone as they are. I sometimes wonder if it can become an encouragement of unhealthy lifestyles. Where do we draw the line? I was thinking about acceptance as I stood in line in the grocery store. Every member of a family behind me, including the three children, was significantly overweight. Their shopping cart overflowed with sugar-filled, prepackaged, unhealthy food. Not a single fresh veggie in the cart. My conscience did pop up and fear of "fat-shaming" entered my mind. As for this family, none of my business, really, what they eat. Same for whether or not someone smokes or drives a car 100 km over
the speed limit on a deserted road. But, with that fear of “fatshaming” I wondered if I should even write this column? I decided to go ahead, cognizant of not wanting my words used in any way to shame anyone for any reason. There is clearly a time when there has to be a message: This is not healthy for you, whether it's to a child about to run in front of traffic or the addict about to sink the syringe. I have no trouble whatsoever commenting that someone mainlining heroin is on a risky path that could easily end in death. I accept heroin addicts as fully worthy human beings, but I do pass judgment regarding their choices. In that way, I should also be able to say that someone is on a similar risky path if they continue to ingest unhealthy fat-promoting foods, just as I feel free to think that someone with emphysema (or anyone, for that matter) should not smoke. Although I live a life filled with extremes (I admit that adrenalin is an exciting chemical in my body), I do advocate for everything in moderation, be it alcohol or food choices. You want bacon for breakfast?
Go for it. You want to eat only fruit that has fallen from trees because you don’t want to be the killer of anything, that’s up to you (I’m reminded of the fruitarian scene from Notting Hill). But, indeed, I cringe when I see unhealthy people smoking or eating unhealthy food, and I use the term food loosely. There are those who are always dieting and eating nothing but fat-free everything. In my view, fat-free is at worst a scam and at best misleading, and there is a lot of documentation to support that view. We are a culture of addicts. Drugs, sex, sugar, news junkies, gambling, you name it. We humans seem able to become addicted to it. How does one become healthier, or healthy? For a start, stop watching the news and stop eating sugar. You’ll be amazed at the improvement in your life. This morning I read an article by Rolf Dobelli about how people who watch the news are far less happy and creative than those who never watch the news. He's taken a lot of flak for the article. I’m in the "never watch the news" category. It doesn’t mean I’m ignorant of what’s going on in the world, but I selectively read multiple (and con-
tradictory) sources of information online and in printed journals and magazines. I don’t sell my mind to any TV news channel to inform me as it sees fit. I inform myself. I haven’t watched news on TV, well, now that I think of it, the last time was September 2001. Dobelli clearly noted his support for investigative journalism. However, he pointed out that today's news is not journalism, investigative or otherwise. His rationale for giving up the news included the following: news wastes your time as it is misleading and irrelevant, primarily because what passes for news these days has no explanatory power. News is toxic to the body because, by design, rather than informing us, it triggers our limbic system, which puts us in a state of chronic stress. News inhibits thinking, works like a drug and makes us passive receptors of information; we are not searching or researching, we are being fed. News kills creativity. So, dump the news. You'll be a happier person. As for sugar, The New York Times reported on an article in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, which had reported in November 2016 that in 1967 “the sugar industry paid Harvard scientists to publish a study blaming fat
and cholesterol for coronary heart disease while largely exculpating sugar.” The 1967 study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, “helped set the agenda for decades of public health policy designed to steer Americans into low-fat foods, which increased carbohydrate consumption and exacerbated our obesity epidemic.” As historian David Singerman at the University of Virginia (also reported in the New York Times) has noted: “The sugar industry remains politically powerful, with consequences for both public health and the environment.” Don’t get me started on bottled water. Just turn on the tap. That’s where most of the water in those plastic bottles comes from anyway. Am I involved in unsafe activities and do I take risks? Frankly, quite often, and far more than the average person. But I try to minimize the risks in my activities. I explore strange places, and love underground worlds and tunnels. I love climbing. I’ve studied numerous martial arts for many years, from judo and kung fu to jiu-jitsu and karate. Each of these activities is certainly not without risk. Continued on page 26
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Sometimes, I think the safest activities are the most dangerous. After one particularly rough karate class a few years ago, I came home with multiple bruises on my arms. But I’d blocked well and taken not a single damaging hit. After a shower, I sat down to eat a soft sandwich and with the first bite there was a most unpleasant cracking sound in my mouth. A front tooth had broken in half. From a sandwich. Nature has a twisted sense of humour. I explore many areas of New York City and other locations, some of which are considered no go and unsafe for outsiders. Never had a problem. In late November of 2015 I was out with a friend looking at Christmas decorations and walking along a street in very safe midtown Manhattan near
Carnegie Hall and was attacked from behind with a metal bar to the back of the neck/ head by three guys apparently hoping to rob me. Karate saved my life; I’m sure of it. But I’m left with intense chronic pain in my neck and shoulders that reaches unbearable levels. I use (legally prescribed) morphine to function. This attack was a reminder to me to avoid the safe areas of urban centres. Just kidding, but it does make the point that always striving for safety does not necessarily lead to a safer or happier life. The only true way to avoid all risk might be to stay in one place, wrap yourself in bubble wrap, and always wear a protective mask. But that's an illusion. Our bodies need to be exposed to bugs, germs, and risk in order to build up resistance. Same for psychological protection: You want a child to grow up to be a super anxious adult?
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Over protect them in childhood and never let them experience any stress. In other words, you never let them learn to develop the skills to handle stress. Back to nutrition, what’s the answer? I’m still a believer in everything in moderation. I think it’s a pretty good rule in life. Do I drink? I love whiskey (that’s a yes). Do I get drunk? No. Do I eat sugar? Love the cursed stuff. But I’m mindful to always eat the best and freshest foods I can find, so when I ingest the sweetness of sugar, I have no guilt or regret. It’s important to eat foods that are as fresh as possible. In this region, we are fortunate to have access to farm gate operations where you can get the freshest of foods and meet the people who grew them. I get most of my dairy products from Limestone Organic Creamery. How cool is it that this company still delivers to your door weekly!? Their milk comes in glass containers that are re-used many times. I believe that one of the true evils in life is plastic. I love pouring my milk out of glass containers. I enjoy shopping at any of our many local and regional markets from Kingston to Gan, Perth and Bath. This morning I was at the Kingston Farmers’ Market behind city hall. I chatted with vendors who told me
how this year’s crops are doing. It’s a wonderful feeling to be handed a paper bag full of veggies by the person who has grown and harvested them. We have many choices in life. When you have to visit an office that is four, five, six or seven floors above the ground, you can choose to take an elevator or walk up the stairs. Each of these decisions affects your health. Each choice we make has a consequence. Educate yourself. Become a skeptical observer. Just because it’s in print or on the internet or in a documentary on Netflix, it doesn’t make it fact. An important skill for ourselves and one we can teach our children is media literacy, otherwise known as how to sniff out BS. Explore multiple sources to learn what’s healthy. Trust independent research over food-industry-funded research. Learn to question sources and studies. Your life depends on it. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin.
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“More people are living in cities and we’re going to have to figure out a way to feed those people and be environmentally sustainable.” For his own part, Arthur buys food for Chez Piggy from over a dozen different local farms. “From a restaurant perspective, local food is simply better,” he explains. “It tastes better. It lasts longer in the fridge because it hasn’t spent a week in warehouses and coming here on a plane … Just try a carrot from the Kitchen Garden beside one from the grocery store, they don’t taste like the same vegetable.” He describes food as the “universal unifier.” “It impacts everyone — it’s the common ground that everyone in the world has.” Food struggles, Arthur says, occur all over the world, and Kingston is no exception. “North Kingston is a food desert — that’s something that needs to be addressed.” He notes that there are also some less obvious transferable skills between politics and the business of food. “Sometimes I joke that I’m an over-glorified babysitter,” Arthur laughs. “I manage a big kitchen with a lot of employees and a lot of different things that they have in their lives, which are all entirely legitimate.”
There’s also the fiscal responsibility involved. “We run the kitchen on a budget,” Arthur explains. “The restaurant industry has such crazy tiny margins, we’re trying to figure out how to save every penny and how to use every single part of every ingredient that comes into the kitchen. Otherwise, it just doesn’t work.” His experience working in small business has also informed his opinions on economic issues. “Small business is the backbone of our economy in Ontario and it’s so incredibly important to understand their needs and what they struggle with — the $15 minimum wage is great, but let’s pair that with small business tax cuts.” As a chef, Arthur remarks that he’s also learned how to bounce back quickly from various setbacks and find creative solutions to challenges — something else he hopes will aid him in bringing a refreshing perspective to the political scene. “It forces a lot of outside the box creative thinking, which is actually what I think government really needs. We need solutions that fall outside the traditional ways of doing things.”
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