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Kingston Heritage – The cost of repairing all the potholes created by a brutal winter season could be in the seven-figure range. City officials unveiled the staggering price tag in response to mounting complaints from motorists, and to warn councillors what impact potholes will have on the municipal budget. “We are probably looking at over $1 million,” explained Jim Keech, president of Utilities Kingston, who also oversees the public works department. That’s about five times what the city normally budgets to smooth Kingston streets every year. A late winter snow melt unveiled the extent of damage done to the city’s road network. Hardly a road is untouched by potholes or continuous rows of damaged pavement, known as “alligator” ruts. “The road work will be extensive and expensive,” agreed Coun. Sandy Berg. The environment, infrastructure and transportation committee recently heard a first-hand briefing of the pothole problem, and was told that a detailed cost report will be coming to council in April. City crews have tried to get an early jump on some of the craters by shoveling ‘cold patch’ asphalt into them, but they won’t be ready to launch a full assault on the problem until the spring thaw takes hold, likely in late April. Until then, Utilities Kingston, public works and engineering departments are working on a game plan that will involve stocking up on asphalt and hiring contractors to augment municipal resources, subject to council’s approval. Mayor Mark Gerretsen doesn’t seem overly concerned with the extra resources that staff are expected to ask of budget-cautious councillors this spring. “We’ll get through it,” he remarked, noting there are reserve funds to help address the problem. The extreme pothole season was created by sudden temperature swings – from freezing cold to rain – allowing melted snow to seep into small cracks and then expand when the temperature freezes again, causing the cracks to grow bigger and eventually crumble in certain sections. While newly-paved roads have been able to weather the winter, many older roads went from bad to worse. As for making a pothole claim against the municipality, such as for the cost of repairing a damaged vehicle, you may be hardpressed to prove negligence to get any compensation. The Ontario Municipal Act sets out the specific rules for cities to avoid such claims. The provincial standard requires the city to fix an eight-centimetre or deeper pothole on a paved roadway within a period that ranges from four to 30 days. The repair timeframe is determined by the amount and speed of traffic on a street. Generally, the busier the street, the faster the pothole must be fixed. But even if motorists are aware of a problem street, that doesn’t mean the city knows about it too. “The city’s obligation to fix a pothole is triggered only after the municipality becomes aware of the problem,” according to a recent statement from the city. Motorists are encouraged to report potholes by calling 613546-0000. The city’s legal department will determine whether minimal maintenance standards were met in the event of damage claims.

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Heritage News – Did you know that one in 10 Canadians will be affected by or will be diagnosed with kidney disease this year? That number increases with age and 50 per cent of people that are 75 years of age or older have been or will be impacted by kidney disease. These stats come from the Canadian Kidney Foundation and if you weren’t aware of the significance of kidney disease before, they want to make you aware of it now. “The month of March is Kidney Awareness Month and the idea is just to make Canadians more aware of kidney disease and the risk factors associated with it,” explained Bruce Hill, Manager of the Ottawa Kidney Foundation office. “We also held World Kidney Day on March 13 and on that day, basically any organization that is associated with kidney disease tries to go out on a limb to raise more awareness. We really want Canadians to think about the risk factors associated with kidney disease and what they

can do to minimize those risks.” The two biggest drivers of kidney disease are diabetes and vascular diseases like high blood pressure. Both of these conditions can be treated and often the treatment for both will also help prevent kidney disease. The hardest part is making people aware of the problems. “In terms of preventative measures, the biggest issue is diet,” added Hill. “It is about taking control of your life and focusing on preventing this disease. Eating more fruits and vegetables and reducing sodium are things that should be done already, but if they aren’t then making that change can really help. Those at risk should also be reducing their alcohol intake and of course not smoking, all of the things that go along with a healthy lifestyle already. Another big driver for kidney disease is obesity and that isn’t surprising because those people are also more likely to develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime.” The Kidney Foundation runs multiple awareness campaigns throughout the month of March and

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Coun. Hutchison. Coun. Jim Neill is also concerned with the state of the fleet, noting damaged vehicles or those left in the repair shop for extended periods could hamper the city’s ability to move swiftly to tackle significant snowfalls. “There have been equipment issues this winter.” Council voted unanimously to undertake the service review. The winter that brought an ice storm, above-average snowfall, freezing rain and bitter cold snaps has been compounded by the early arrival of potholes, leading to several complaints about extremely poor road conditions. City officials say crews have been working nonstop to address winter and its aftermath. Mayor Mark Gerretsen has urged patience with the potholes. “All that we really ask is that the public just exercise some patience and realize that there’s a big job ahead of our public works department.” The problem of severe potholes - and how much extra it will cost to fill them - will be the subject of a separate report to council in the coming weeks. During the last winter service overhaul in 2008, city officials determined that sidewalk and bus shelter snow clearing was inadequate and needed to be given a higher priority. The current review will look at other services Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade that could be improved, such as snowbank removal. took place March 8, proceeding to City officials have less than a year to complete their City Hall after a wreath laying cerinvestigation, and determine the associated funding Park. that’s needed to meet winter control or- emony at McBurney tour. inAn Harman Anystandards, y time. Never ePhoto/John der for the outcome to be discussed at the 2015 budget pire! x talks. Damon Wells, director of the public works department, says the hardest part of the review will be to determine the resources needed to deal with an “average” winter. “We look at what the equipment needs are. And for that we would be looking at capital dollars, but we also have to look at the manpower requirement to operate that equipment and that relates to our operating dollars.”

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The main goal for Spencer and Seeds Grow Food is to promote genetic diversity in the plant life in Kingston and really focus on plants that can survive the climate and weather conditions of the area. The group is also focused on working with farmers to provide local seeds to people who want to grow their own crops. “Our main goal is to get seeds back into the life cycle. A lot of people are accustomed to growing seeds that are commercially produced. They get them at Canadian Tire or out of a catalogue and they don’t come from the Kingston region. We really encourage people to be food sovereign and food independent from these commercial sellers. We need to have our own grass roots organization and kind of a free alliance of people that are doing that,” added Spencer. Hounsell and his partner at Seldom Fools, Gord Campbell, are also focused on keeping products local and above all natural. The pair started their hives in 2008 and although they have had many people tell them they can’t keep their hives alive without chemicals, they’ve persevered and are now more successful than ever. “I always tell people that we are trying to save the world one bee at a time,” explained Campbell. “We were always told that we couldn’t

Greg Hounsell (left) and Gord Campbell from Seldom Fools Apiculture educated people on the importance of bees at Seedy Saturday. Photo/Mandy Marciniak do it without chemicals but here we are six years later and our hives are thriving. Other people tell us ‘wait until next year and then you’ll see problems’, but so far nothing has happened. Our hives are alive and well and chemical free.” For Campbell and Hounsell, it isn’t even about the honey production or the wax, it’s about the bees and learning more and more about them. They both strive to educate people about bees’ importance and they want more people to pay attention to the bees and more importantly, the lack of bees.

“We really took to it and it is just fascinating to watch and be a part of. You can also very quickly see the impact that the hives have on the whole environment around them. Suddenly, with these two hives around, we had tons of raspberries popping up and the dogwoods were covered in berries and it was truly amazing to see how quickly it all changed. Bees are really important to our environment and we really just want people to be aware of that.” For more information on Seldom Fools and their bees visit www.sfapiculture.ca

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Coun. Rick Downes wondered why Utilities Kingston doesn’t launch a marketing campaign to promote the theme that local tap water is better than bottled water. Keech says they have thought about a campaign, but says it’s not something they will pursue at this time. Instead he says the annual compliance report, which must be presented to the city and the Ontario government, speaks for itself, as did previous reports that also stated the treated water meets or exceeds provincial regulations. Utilities Kingston is already planning for the city’s future water needs. A construction crane towers over the Point Pleasant water plant on Sunny Acres Road, which is currently in the midst of a $72 million expansion to ensure there’s enough future capacity in the west end. The expansion work is scheduled to finish in 2016. Ratepayers will have to foot the bill since neither the provincial nor federal government has provided any funding for the upgrades.

Kingston Heritage - It’s time to raise a glass and toast Kingston’s water supply. The city has, once again, received a clean bill of health in its annual water compliance testing. “We have 100 per cent confidence in it,” declared Jim Keech, president of Utilities Kingston. It’s a simple statement but one that Keech couldn’t be more proud to make considering all of the strict regulations that municipalities face in the wake of the Walkerton water disaster. Kingston currently treats about 27 million cubic metres of water every year, and must have lab testing done on over 2,000 water samples throughout the year. “There were no incidents of noncompliance during this reporting period,” Keech explained. Utilities Kingston, which is owned by the city, operates two plants on the shores of Lake Ontario: The King Street Water Treatment Plant and Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in the west end. Both facilities provide about 72,000 cubic metres of treated water every day to the city’s 124,000 thirsty residents. If those numbers are broken down further, the average 315 Bagot St. Kingston Kingstonian uses 586 litres of water (Corner of Bagot & Queen) per day, which is well above the Canadian average of 300 to 400 litres a day per person. R0011949064 The tap water usage includes drinking, bathing, laundry, plus other seasonal activities such as washing COACH & TOURS the car or watering the lawn. The 2013 compliance report, presented to council March 4, gave Keech a chance to trumpet the good quality that comes out of Kingston’s Blue Jays vs Yankees - Saturday, April 5/14 taps. Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox - Saturday, April 26/14 But is tap water Toronto Premium Outlets - Saturday, April 26/14 better than bottled Ottawa Tulips - Tuesday, May 13/14 water? It’s a quesSt. Jacobs - Saturday, May 24/14 tion often asked of Berkshire Cottages - May 27-30/14 Keech. Lancaster PA Amish Country - June 4-7/14 “I can’t comLion King - Wednesday, June 11/14 Waterloo Outlets/Syracuse Shopping - June 13-15/14 ment on the quality Daniel O’Donnell - Sunday, June 15/14 of bottled water,” Cape Cod/Martha’s Vineyard - June 16-20/14 he said, though he Atlantic Canada - July 1-10/14 was eager to offer Western & Northern Ontario - July 7-10/14 a comparison of Newfoundland Spectacular - July 17-Aug 4/14 the price. Wegman’s LPGA Tournament - August 14-15/14 Bottled waCall us for your group transportation needs. We offer the most ter costs about modern and diversified fleet in the area and along the 401 corridor. $1 while “this is Our goal is to offer SUPERIOR SERVICE at an OPTIMAL PRICE! pennies,” he said, 613-548-1790 or Toll Free 1-800-267-2183 while holding up a glass of water to www.franklintours.com TICO Reg1156996 councillors.

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Heritage editorial - Technology has changed the way I interact with many things. I watch TV online or on Netflix instead of through cable, I listen to music digitally through iTunes instead of on CDs, I read books on my kindle or iPad instead of in paper form and now I listen to the radio through podcasts. I recently discovered podcasts and I have to say that I really love them. I love that they are commercial free, I love that there are millions of different ones to choose from and I love that they are free to download. I listen to a variety of podcasts including different book discussions and some more newsy podcasts, but my favorite by far is Q with Jian Ghomeshi. The podcast is a recorded version of the show that runs every weekday morning on CBC Radio; it focuses on the latest in arts and culture. Jian interviews musicians, artists, actors, activists and he often runs news panels too. The show is always very informative and I must admit I have a little crush on Jian. I find his interviews thoughtful, insightful and extremely well done. I

aspire to be as talented as he is in terms of interviewing. I listen to interviews with people I have never heard of and on issues I never knew about and I end up loving them. Jian also hosts a yearly book competition called Canada Reads. While I knew about this competition before, I never really paid much attention to it until this year. It originated in 2002 and each year a panel from CBC selects Canadian books that coincide with a certain theme. As the list narrows down to a top five, different Canadian celebrities who have been chosen to participate choose a novel to defend. Then, over the course of a week, the panel of defenders gathers to debate about their novels and each day they take a vote on who should be eliminated. In the end, one book comes out on top, but really the week is about celebrating Canadian literature. It is kind of a reality/game show about books and therefore it is extremely appealing to me. This year, the theme was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Novel to Change Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the top five titles focused on issues that are prevalent in Canadian culture right now. Topics like global warming, gender identity, racism, discrimination against immigrants and issues with reconciliation amongst aboriginals were brought to the table and

over the course of four days, heated debates occurred. What I found most interesting was the intensity of the debate and how great it was to listen to. Korey and I looked forward to listening to the podcast of each day and hearing the debates. It really was great radio and it made me so proud that it was occurring in Canada. I have been a big supporter of Canadian literature ever since I read Margaret Laurence in high school and Canada Reads really helped me justify and remember why I was so passionate about it before. Canadian literature isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just Anne of Green Gable or stories about the prairies, not that there is anything wrong with that, but Canadian literature today is thoughtful literature about important issues. We have so much talent in this country and Canada Reads really works to show that. While it may be unrealistic to expect a novel to change the country, these novels definitely bring up important issues and will hopefully inspire conversations and maybe even other debates that may not have occurred otherwise. Apparently this year was an overwhelming success for Canada Reads and the debates inspired me to read the titles I had yet to read myself. Hopefully many others will too.

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Our paper took note of a spate of editorials over the past few weeks taking aim at the politicized notion that the middle class is in decay. The authors marshaled Statistics-Canada data to demonstrate that income, wages, and net-worth were all up across the board over the last 15 years, and therefore the crisis is a complete fabrication. Margaret Wenteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The phony crisis of the middle classâ&#x20AC;? proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;every income group in Canada has gotten richer, while the people at the very top have gotten filthy rich. Is this a problem? You decideâ&#x20AC;?, while the National Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Shmuel wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;the three middle quintiles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which can roughly be defined as Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; increased their share of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $8.07 trillion personal net worth by 1.8 percentage points.â&#x20AC;?Â Â The overall message was crystal clear: The data speaks for itself. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been doing better. Keep calm and carry on. Everything is fine.Â Well, not quite.Â As economists Eugene Lang and Frank Graves have argued in the Toronto Star, Wente and Shmuel gloss over the fact that the net worth boom is almost entirely due to the phenomenal increases in housing values, which has had the doubly negative effect of pricing a new generation out of the housing market while enabling boomers to drown themselves in lines of credit and credit card debt. Then of course, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the troubling question of how long can the housing boom possibly last before meeting its inexorable end? Total debt has increased 110 per cent over the past 15 years, from about $450 billion to well over $1 trillion. These are supremely uncomfortable debt-loads, all underpinned by a housing market that may very well be on the brink of catastrophe. This level of personal debt is relatively new for our country, and most economists worth their weight fully realize that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not at all sustainable without significant economic growth. Which turns us to the question of wages. Methodologies vary on how best to calculate what income growth translates to in real-world terms. Most have settled on the concept of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;real wages,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is a reflection of how much your earned income can actually buy when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted for inflation. Andrew Sharpe at the Centre for the Study of Living found that the median real wage increased from $41,348 to $41,401 (in 2005 constant dollars) over 25 years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $63. Not exactly boom time figures. In fact, the same Stats-Can report referenced by Wente and Shmuel found that over 30 years, real wages only grew by $2.50 for men and $4.50 for women, which translates to 11 per cent and 26 per cent, respectively (in 2010 dollars).Â Hardly enough to support and drive the kind of debt binging currently fueling the economic â&#x20AC;&#x153;recoveryâ&#x20AC;? from the 2008 economic collapse. Things are different now - more precarious, less just. We really arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t richer than we think.

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Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: whatshappening@theemc.ca The 2014 Alumni Awards Gala, hosted by the Queen’s University Alumni Association, takes place Saturday, April 5, 5:30 p.m. Ban Righ Hall, 10 Bader Lane. Philanthropists Alfred and Isabel Bader, CBC Radio broadcaster Shelagh Rogers, and biology professor Daniel Lefebvre are among this year’s honorees at the black-tie event. Please RSVP before March 26. Register online at http:// bit.ly/1onCO8b. Info: Alison 613-533-6000 ext. 79443, or email events@queensu.ca.

dance, listen or sing along to your favourite songs. Entertainment by Linda Chapman. Refreshments. Small fee. The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. 613-548-7810.

a.m. and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. We have duplicate bridge games for all skill levels every day, except Sunday. Partnerships arranged. Information: 613-507-6565.

39 Club of Kingston Dance, Friday, March 21. Music by Heartland Country. Royal Canadian Legion 4043 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Dress code is smart casual. Next dance is : Friday, March 28. Music by Shylo (Western Night).

Seeley’s Bay Legion Events: Weekly Wii Golf, starting Sunday, March 9, 1 p.m. Weekly Wii Bowling, starting Monday, March 10, 7 p.m. Small door fees apply.

Margaret Trudeau speaks at The 15th annual Founders’ Dinner in support of Providence Care, on Saturday, March 22, at Ban Righ Hall, Queen’s University. Theme is The Roaring 20s. Funds raised will support Dr. Roumen Milev’s research into depression. For tickets or information, visit http://uhkf. ca/events/founders-dinner/ 613-549-5452.

SOCKingston Event: Join Dawn at Cloverleaf Lanes (10 Bath Rd.) for 5-pin bowling on Saturday, March 22, 4 p.m. Join the bowlers for dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Star Diner (849 Princess St.) We sit in the row of tables at the back. Info: 613-530-4912.

Kingston Shout Sister! Choir, directed by Georgette Fry, welcomes new members. We do not audition and learn our music by ear. All levels of singers are welcome. We sing a fun variety of music from pop and folk to Motown. Practices are Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Centre, located at 56 Francis St. Taoist Tai Chi™ Weekend: Treat yourself to experiencing the meditative stretching of the Taoist Tai Chi™arts. The weekend will introduce you to a system intended to develop a body that is strong and supple and a mind that is clear and calm. All ages. Great review for returning participants. Includes 4 months of unlimited classes following the weekend. 302 Montreal St., March 21-23. For information, Please call 613-544-4733, www.taoist.org/kingston. The Seniors Centre is serving up a delicious brunch on Sunday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eggs, bacon, yogurt, fruit, specialty breads, and more. Bring your friends. Door charge. 56 Francis St. Capt. Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631 Legion, 4034 Bath Rd. events: Friday, March 21, “Showman’s Karaoke”. Saturday, March 22, “Radio Flyer” (door fee). Come and enjoy the fun! Hall rentals available. For information, please call 613-389-6605.

560 Legion, Inside Yard Sale, Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 734 Montreal St. For information, please call 613-548-4570. March events in the Standeasy, RCHA Club, 193 Ontario at Clarence. Friday, March 21, 5 – 7 p.m., TGIF with Julia Finnigan. No cover. Friday, March 21, 8:30 p.m. – midnight, Hat Trick (60s to modern music). Saturday, March 22, 8:30 – midnight, Gerry O’Kane. Cover. Thursday, March 27, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Sonny Slide Maddams (slide guitarist, blues historian). No cover. Mondays at 7 p.m., Round Robin Euchre afternoons, hosted by Lynda Splinter. Door fee. Wednesdays from 8 – 11 p.m., Pub League Darts. Sundays at 8 p.m., Folk Sundays with Jon McLurg and Brian Flynn. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. Enter under the blue canopy through the yellow door and take the elevator to the top floor. 613-542-8152 after 3 p.m. www.rcha.ca: www.facebook.com/KingstonRCHA . Bereaved Families of Ontario’s Mourning Coffee, Thursday, March 25, 10 – 11 a.m., upstairs in the Trillium Room. The opportunity to join other bereaved individuals for casual coffee-break chat. Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home – Township Chapel, 435 Davis Drive. Please Park in the left side lot and use the right side main entrance. For information, please call 613-634-1230.

Lower Salmon River Paddle, Saturday, March 22. Cataraqui Canoe Club invites you to refresh your white water paddling skills. Note: Fast current, a few rapids and waterfalls. White water experience, plus suitable clothing and equipment are essential. 613-389-4459. www.cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

KFL&A Public Health offers a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program in Kingston and Napanee. Kingston: Thursday, March 20 – Thursday, May 8, 1 – 3 p.m., at KFL&A Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave. Napanee: Monday, March 17 – Monday, May 12, 10 a.m. – noon, at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 137 Robinson St., Napanee. To register, call 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875 x 1209.

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Bridge Centre, Frontenac Mall, offers bridge lessons Mondays 9:30 a.m., Fridays 11:30

Friday, March 21, 8 p.m. – midnight. James Kirkham’s Karaoke, Fireside Lounge. Saturday, March 22, 8 p.m. – midnight. The Sittin’ Ducks, Fireside Lounge. Small cover for non-members. All welcome. RCL 560, 734 Montreal St. Info: 613-548-4570. Kingston Blood Services – Area Mobile Clinic: CFB Kingston (Thompson Drill Hall), 7 Artisan Rd., Friday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. It’s in you to give. March 21, Youth dance, Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, 7 - 9:30 p.m., for ages 9 – 15. Call Sharon 613-536-6676 or Wayne 613-358-2533 for details. “Conceptualizing Justice” The Baha’i Community of Kingston welcomes everyone to a study & discussion led by our youth, Saturday, March 22, 2:30 p.m. at 99 York St. Info: bahais@kingston.net 613-634-0767. Free Osteoporosis Screening Clinic March 24 at Graham’s Pharmacy. Call or come in to make your one-on-one 20-minute appointment with our trained nurse using ultrasound technology. Graham’s Pharmacy, 328 King Street East, 613-542-4111, or visit www.grahamspharmacy.ca. Six-time Olympic medallist Clara Hughes is coming to Kingston as part of Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk. She shares on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m., at the Ambassador. Visit www.uhkf.ca for details or call 613-549-5452. Plant & Homemade Pie Sale, Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. – noon, Cataraqui United Church, 965 Sydenham Road. Place your order for 4” pots of ‘wave petunias’ (purple, blue or white) by March 30! Perennials also available at the sale. Info: Olive 613-389-1501 or Kathy 613-384-0511. Kingston Gymnastics Club’s spring session begins March 17. Join us for the 9 week session and discover the many benefits of gymnastics. KGC offers a variety of classes for babies to adults with different class days and times. Check our website or call the office for info. 1343 Midland Ave., 613-3841190 / www.kingstongymnastics.ca or email kingstongymnasticclub@bellnet.ca.

Kingston and District Branch of United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada meets on Saturday, March 22, at St. Paul’s Church Hall, Montreal and Queen Streets, 11:30 a.m. for a noon lunch. Small fee. Meeting at 1 p.m. Speaker: Peter Milliken, UE. Visitors welcome. For information, please call Carol at 613-546-2256. “Around the World’, a Music West Concert, Friday, April 11, 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s by the Lake United Church, Reddendale, featuring The Young Choristers Limestone Junior Choir, (Grades 3 - 8) directed by Ruth Judd, accompanied by Kim Ducca. Also performing is Kyoko Ogoda, a Japanese Taiko drummer & Marimba Performer. Purchase tickets from the Church Office, 1 Redden St. 9 a.m. - noon, Monday to Friday, or by calling 613-389-8082. Kingston Shout Sister! Afternoon Choir, directed by Nancy Greig, welcomes new members. We do not audition and learn our music by ear. All levels of singers are welcome. We sing a fun variety of music from pop and folk to Motown. Practices are Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m., Unitarian Place, 206 Concession St. (side door). 3 on 3 Youth Hockey, begins Wednesday, April 2, Invista Centre – Rona Pad, 6 – 7 p.m. (6 – 12 years) and 7 – 8 p.m. (teens to young adults). Limited spots. Pre-register by phone at 613-389-1606 (Steve) or email timmyrevell@gmail.com.

ture. KEYS immigrant employment programs helps you find a job and prepare for the career you want. Free downtown parking or bus tickets. Info and registration, visit KEYS Job Centre, 182 Sydenham Street, www.keys.ca or call 613-546-5559. Visit The Thousand Islands’ Fine Art Association’s work at KSOA’s Window Art Gallery Victoria runs until Sunday, March 30. Gallery Hours are Wednesday - Sunday noon - 4 p.m. and Thursday noon - 8 p.m. Register for American Sign Language classes at the Canadian Hearing Society, Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road. Learn ASL as a group. Invite a friend or family. Limited seating. Please call 613-544-1927 to register – deadline is April 11. Kingston Orchid Society holds its monthly event on Sunday, March 23, 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. This is our Annual Auction & sale of orchids. Come early for the best choice! Contact Gwenneth Howard at 613-389-0861 or please email gwenneth.howard@sympatico.ca for info. Prince Charles Public School Parent Council is selling white spruce, white pine and sugar maple seedlings. Order through the school at 613-374-2003 or online on their website, http://princecharles.limestone.on.ca. Pay and pick up for your trees in mid-April.

Join the Grandmothers by the Lake in a fundraiser for African grandmothers on Saturday, April 5, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Hwy. 38, Verona. Guest speaker is Ed Lawrence, Canada’s gardening guru. Advance tickets recommended. Call Adele Colby at 613-375-8845 or Marni Pedersen at 613-374-9929.

Kingston & District Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays Club holds its annual Butter Tart Extension Fun Shoot, a skeet and trap competition, for shotgun sport enthusiasts, Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. start, at 1250 Italia Lane, past the Italo-Canadian Club. Raffle draw tickets available. Enjoy a roast fowl dinner, too. RVSP by March 15 at 613-353-6150. Info: www.kingstonshotgunsports.com.

Bath Legion @ Millhaven’s March Events: Friday, March 21 & Friday, March 28, Friday Lunch Special, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, Wednesday Breakfast, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 29, Open Mic with Dan Simpson & Friends, 2 – 6 p.m. (Pot Luck). Bath Legion at Millhaven. Everyone is welcome.

The Kingston Horticultural Society invites groups to apply for a limited Community Improvement Fund for 2014, to complete horticultural projects. The projects must benefit Kingston’s citizens, and meet other criteria. Apply by April 14. Forms and guidelines at www.ikweb.com/khs/ or contact Brenda at 613-389-8895.

The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute hold their next meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith. All ladies in the community are invited to attend.

Learning Disabilities Association Kingston Presentation, Thursday, March 27, 7 – 9 p.m., Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave., Room 453A. “Reality Checklist - Life After High School”. Speaker: Gail Eaton-Smith, Student Advisor, Learning Disabilities Strategist, Queen’s University. Pre-registration recommended. Info: ldak@ldakingston.com, 613-546-8524 www.ldakingston.com

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Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m. Send to: whatshappening@theemc.ca The Salvation Army in Kingston is in need of volunteer greeters and receptionists one day a week for the free Income Tax Clinic, which runs until May 9. To volunteer at the clinic, please contact Debbie Kirkwood at 613-548-4411 ext. 29. To make an appointment please call 613-507-4151.

Volunteer radio enthusiasts needed to create and produce 30-minute programs for seniors focused on recreation and sport. Experience an asset but not required as training is provided. Contact Jean Lawson at The Seniors Association at 613-548-7810 x 225.

The Jayna Hefford Hockey School is now accepting registrations. This year’s camp runs from July 21-25, at the Invista Centre. Hosted and taught by five time Olympian Jayna Hefford and former national team member Lori Dupuis, the camp is committed to having knowledgeable and experienced instructors who can share their many hockey experiences. This is a very popular camp and limited space is available. For info, or to register, please call 613-384-1306 or visit www.femalehockeyschool.com.

K3C is offering an ongoing drop in style peer support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced abuse within an adult relationship. The group takes place at 417 Bagot St. on Tuesday afternoons. Each week offers something a little different for participants. Join The Honourable Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs, at the The Seniors Association’s 37th Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 28, 1:30pm. Board reports, election of new Board, 2013 awards, refreshments. The Seniors Centre is located at 56 Francis St., Kingston.

ship. Fee subsidies available. Please contact Francois Chan at 613-547-7954 or email francoischan@hotmail.com. To register, visit http://spellingbeeofcanada.ca/register. New Zumba Kids Workshops and after school courses offer lots of energy, emphasizing fun with hip-hop, and pop music . ‘Moves’ especially for 4- to 14-year-olds . Youth are having fun and staying fit. Fundraising for the ‘’breakfast club’’ at Kids Zumba Centre, west end location . Call Dee 613-389-6540, for further information.

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Best lunch in town every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Hwy 38 Harrowsmith. Enjoy soup, sandwich, beverage and dessert. Take-out available. Foot Care Wednesday – Friday. Assessment and treatment by foot care nurses. The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. 613-548-7810. Simply Paradise Dance every Sunday 6 10 p.m. at the 560 Legion, 734 Montreal St., Kingston. Admission includes munchies, prizes and a delicious meal. Dance the night away to music by Superior Sound. Singles or couples 40-90 welcome. Contact: Shirley Skinner, 613-634-1607. ‘’Sno-Birds’’ Boomers golf clinics for women and men 50+ yrs. who would like to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, as well as addressing injuries specific to golf . A fundraiser for Women’s Shelters. For location in Kingston’s west end and additional info, call Dee at 613-389-6540. Senior 4 Seniors Personal Prescription Fitness Programs. Improve balance, coordination and increase strength of joints and muscles. A fundraiser for ‘’shelters’’ in Kingston. Call Dee for info: 613-389-6540.

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Modern pizza lovers are an adventurous bunch, going to great lengths to add variety to their lists of preferred toppings. For example, amongst India’s Top 10 favourite pizza toppings you’ll find a trilogy of unconventional tastes that includes ginger, minced mutton and tofu. However, the crew at Bubba’s Poutine and Pizzeria www.bubbaspizzeria.com are absolute purists when it comes to the most important topping of them all – the pizza sauce. Bubba’s reputation starts with their signature pizza sauce, made with a recipe that is over 30 years old. Of course, they’re not about to list all the ingredients that go into its making – after all, a magician never reveals the trick to the magic, and Bubba’s does have competitors that would love to know their sauce recipe. However, there are some things to know about pizza sauce that can help give you a more educated pizza palate when choosing your favourite pie. The first thing to recognize is that there is a profound difference between pizza sauce and pasta sauce. Despite their shared tomato base, quality pizza sauce should have a much thicker consistency than typi-

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Tir Nan Og: when you’re in need of a drink Up in my grill

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haunted. Close your eyes, and while you may not encounter ghosts, you can imagine that you are in the Irish countryside at a local watering hole. There are not one, but two long mahogany bars to swill beer and whisky at. Each seating area is separated into little nooks

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ago, when I met him during the Irish festival in New Zealand. There is an old Irish saying, “In heaven there is no beer. That’s why we drink ours here.” I love all things Irish, and thankfully we have a little slice here in Kingston at the Tir Nan Og. Every Sunday there is live jazz at Montes, the lounge located inside Tir Nan Og and with a valid Queen’s student ID you can enjoy 25 per cent off food items at the “Nog”. Follow them on Facebook or sign up to receive their monthly newsletter to learn of more promotions and featured live music events. In the spirit of the Irish, here is a simple fish recipe to try: Tilapia and Tomato Sauce Makes 4 servings Browning the fish fillets first keeps them golden and crisp when you add them to the sauce. You can also fry them completely in the skillet for 8 minutes and serve with the sauce spooned over top. Ingredients: 3 tbsp. (50 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 sweet red pepper, sliced 1 tsp. (5ml) of dried oregano or 3 sprigs of fresh oregano ½ tsp. (2 ml) ground cumin ½ tsp. (2ml) each, salt and pepper ½ tsp. (2ml) hot pepper

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here all day and then they go play a game tonight so we’re definitely making them work for the money.” The boys have also been campaigning to local businesses, making grilled cheese sandwiches at their parents’ offices and looking for any other way to raise funds for their trip. While it may be hard work, they both see it as just another step towards enjoying their favorite sport abroad. “My favorite part of playing hockey is the experience of getting to meet new friends and go to different

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The boys will be travelling to Balzano, Italy at the end of April to participate in an elite International Hockey tournament. Both are Minor PeeWee players with the Greater Kingston AAA Minor Hockey Association and they were scouted by two different organizations -McGowan by Selects Hockey, and Sebrango by Pro Hockey Development last fall. The boys were selected from over 300 kids who tried out for each team and the fact that they were chosen is quite the accomplishment. “I went to the tryout in Buffalo and there were eight other goalies there and a lot of kids and they picked the best players and luckily I made it,” remembered McGowan, who has been playing hockey since the age of four. While the tournament is certainly exciting, it is also costly. They boys have been reaching out to local sponsors to pay for the $5,000 trip and have been doing multiple fundraisers too. “We’ve been trying to contact everyone we know to get sponsorship and help for our trip,” added Sebrango. “I’m really excited to play and meet new people and maybe try some new foods while I am there too, we just need to get there first.” Recently, their fundraising campaign gained more momentum when local military artist Silvia Pecota learned about the boys and their future travels. Pecota, coincidentally, is from Bozano and recently wrote and illustrated a book called Hockey Across Canada. “The book talks about the different provinces across Canada and focuses on hockey in each province and what

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My hair was thinning! CDC Kingston holds annual run Participants enjoying last years Children’s Development Centre annual run/walk. This year’s run takes place on Sunday March 23.

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phy encourages people to come out to the event simply to enjoy the day as a family. Events start at 9:30 a.m. with the children’s run and then at 10 a.m., the 5k and 10k races start. During the longer races, kids can enjoy a wide range of activities like crafts, musical activities and a break dancing demonstration. “The event is really just about raising awareness and having fun,” added Murphy. “We also award each child that participates with a medal as a thank you to them and to show that we appreciate kids helping other kids. That is really what it is all about.” The run/walk takes place on Sunday March 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Queen’s Athletics Centre, 284 Earl Street. To register or to donate visit www.kingstoncdc.ca

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Heritage Events – Hopefully the snow melts by March 23, otherwise participants in the annual Children’s Development Centre (CDC) run may be skiing across the finish line instead of running. The group’s annual run has been going on for a number of years, but after a brief hiatus, this new and improved version of run is celebrating its fourth anniversary this year. While planning for the run each year can be time consuming, the end result is always worthwhile. “We have a run committee that organizes the event and on that committee are some staff, volunteers from the hospital, community volunteers and we also have a parent that is volunteering,” explained CDC worker and run organizer Nicole Murphy, “We start planning back in August and it really is a lot of work, but our goal in the end is to provide a really fun and great event to help increase our presence in the community. This is our only fundraiser and it allows us to be able to purchase some of the very expensive special needs equipment that we use for treatment. We try to keep on top of technology and trends and we want to be able to help our clients as much as possible.” The CDC in Kingston is one of 21 chilExciting dren’s treatment centres in Ontario. They are an outpatient facility for children and Opportunities youth ages 0-21 who have neurological, in Healthcare physical or developmental disabilities. This includes kids that may have cerebral palsy, autism or Down syndrome. The centre ofPharmacy Technician fers a variety of services for these patients and their families. Legal Administration Proceeds from the run will go towards new equipment for the centre, but some Medical Administration funds will also go towards the ‘Chances for Children’ fund. Small Classes “There are many different donors into this fund and it is designed to help families Hands-On Training with the extraordinary cost of raising a child with special needs,” explained Murphy. Work Placements “As children grow they often need home renovations and when parents are no lonSpecialized Curriculum ger able to bear that cost they come to us. Starting in March 2014 Often times they need elevators or lifts, or they need to widen doorways or renovate a www.klccollege.ca bathroom to make it more accessible and all of these things are very costly so we try to 742 ARLINGTON PARk PLACE kINGSTON ON k7M 8H9 help out where we can.” Call today for more information: Last year, the run raised an amazing 613-384-6194 • 1-888-732-0326 $27,000 and this year their goal is $30,000, but the run isn’t just about the money. Mur- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF ELIGIBLE (NOT ALL COURSES AVAILABLE AT ALL CAMPUSES)

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else’s table. While John didn’t mention anything about his health, statistically his age brings a higher risk of losing his driving privileges than the average driver. If he signed a new lease and then lost his license, he would still be legally responsible for all monthly payments and fees. If the worst happened, his estate would be responsible for these costs. Now the same could be said for a consumer loan used to pay out the lease, but on this side of the coin, the vehicle is worth more than the loan so its disposal wouldn’t be much of a burden. A loan for this purchase can be easily amortized to keep the monthly payments within John’s budget. Another issue to consider is the differences in vehicles. While both the Civic and Fit are great cars they are completely different and most Carrier of would agree that the Civic is more comfortable to drive and has more cabin space and is easier to get in and out of. And at the Civic’s curPizza Pizza rent age and mileage, it still has a is proud lot of life left in it and hopefully so to offer will its owner. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email a FREE to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing MEDIUM PIZZA ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on TO chARlOTTE the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 5 Lorne St., for all her P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. dedicated work. 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). CARRIER OF THE MONTH!

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so they may be playing fast and loose with the rules. Another problem might be how the RV body builder adapted the evaporative emission controls that came stock from GM on the van, or the system may have developed a problem due to its age. If they relocated a vent or a vent line improperly it may cause a fuel spit-back. But if the RV is okay at most personal-use vehicle pumps, this probably isn’t the case. “Hi Brian, Can you advise me on the best way to proceed? I am 75 years old and live on a fixed pension. I leased a 2011 Honda Civic and made a substantial down payment to reduce my monthly leasing charges. The lease expires this month. I have just over 34,000 km on it and the car has been regularly serviced. I have a few options when the lease is up and I don’t know which is right for me. A) Return the vehicle to Honda and pay any damage charges (scratches etc.) and walk away. B) Lease a new Honda Fit for another four years (requiring another substantial down payment for low monthly costs). C) Purchase the Civic for around $9,000 plus tax (it will probably need four new tires and maybe a new battery). Some of my friends say to turn the car in and sign a new lease and keep my $9K in the bank.” John I usually can find several pros and cons to most solutions, but this one was pretty onesided. The current value on a 2011 Honda Civic with 34K km is anywhere from $14K$15K retail. John’s substantial down payment not only kept his monthly charges low, but drastically reduced the buyout figure ($9,000) on his lease. Walking away from the car means leaving a lot of money on someone

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Daytripper - A facade of gardening made a life-altering impression on Rena Upitis. When the Queen’s University arts education professor attended a conference in Chicago in 2007 she noticed some odd things. “I was walking up the street and saw a concrete planter with mulch in it,” she said. “I looked down the street and saw a bunch more planters. A massive truck arrived, bringing tulips in full bloom. They planted them in the planters. They had to mulch them all or they’d die because they were growing them somewhere else and bringing them in. Someone said, ‘Oh, look, spring has arrived.’ But it comes in two trucks: one with mulch; one with bulbs.” Thinking that spring arrives when trucks bring blooming tulips to place in concrete containers struck Upitis as absurd. She realized that intelligent people can be heavily disconnected from nature. She returned to Kingston and wanted to create ways to provide education on sustainable living, our planet and the climate. Upitis thought she had to do something, and that something became Wintergreen Studios, a non-profit, charitable organization that offers year-round wilderness education and retreats in the Frontenac Arch and Biosphere, about an hour

from Kingston. Wintergreen offers an off-grid setting for workshops on arts, culture, education and sustainable living. They’ve also established an independent literary press. “Part of the impetus for Wintergreen was to provide a place where people could experience contact with the natural world,” said Upitis. “I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. How we live affects whatever future we leave for our children. “It’s also an interesting place for established and emerging writers. We’ve hosted readings by people like Lorna Crozier, Lawrence Hill and Stephen Heighton. We also hold regular events like dinner concerts and other entertainment.” She said Wintergreen has brought the local community together. “We’re about an hour out of Kingston,” she said. “Locals who come to our events tend to drive about 15 minutes to get here. The community has become united by having Wintergreen here. We have entertainment, concerts and readings that the world would envy and many of our visitors only drive minutes to get here. It’s been a huge community builder for locals.” Upitis explained that funding for the setting comes from a variety of sources. Wintergreen relies on revenue from workshops and events, rentals for people who want a visionary meeting

or personal retreat in the woods, and from donations. “We also have a number of partnerships with community organizations and grant income sources,” she said. “These include TD Friends of the Environment and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.” They also host free events for schools and a regular open house series so people can see the kinds of things that go on at the site. “There are so many myths out there about living off-grid and renewable energy,” she said. “Off-grid doesn’t have to be ugly, dank and dark. Wintergreen is a working model of how a centre can function in a way that is respectful of the environment without obsessing about every detail. Many of the techniques we use can be integrated into homes, work, and schools.” She said the guiding vision at Wintergreen is the art of living sustainably. “The art part is important,” she said. “The sensibilities we bring as artists to sustainability education have the ability to intertwine art, culture and the environment in powerful and energizing ways. We want to model a kind of living that is really satisfying and connected to the natural world.” Wintergreen also features gardens and they grow a lot of their own food used during events. “We operate with the idea of being

Wintergreen Studios is a year-round education and retreat centre in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Wintergreen is dedicated to culture, education, and the environment. principled, but not perfect,” said Upitis. “So yes, we use local and organic food to the extent possible, but we still buy avocados. The idea is to be mindful about the choices we make, but not to beat ourselves up if every choice isn’t perfectly correct. In that spirit, we hope to encourage people to make small changes in their lifestyles that, cumulatively, have an enormous and positive effect.”

She offered an example of how altering our appliance usage can have a significant impact of power consumption. “Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off,” she said. “Vampire power costs US consumers $3 billion a year. These phantom or vampire Continued on page 24

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Heritage News - Twenty dancers from Kingston’s TK Danceworx had the oncein-a-life time opportunity to rock the stage with Hedley during their March 8 concert at the K-Rock Centre. And rock it they did. Shaking their hips to Hedley’s Cha-Ching, the girls not only had the audience captivated with their performance, but even Jacob Hoggard, Hedley’s lead singer, had to turn around a few times to look at them. “He was surprised,” says Alana Stevenson, one of the 20 dancers who performed at the concert. “He kept on turning around to look at us and people in the front were videotaping, some were waving. It was just a great experience.” The performance, which was a highlight of many girls’ dance lives, came by surprise, explains Tina Kyle, director and founder of TK Danceworx.

A week and a half before the concert, Kyle received a phone call from Hedley’s production assistant requesting some of her dancers to perform to ChaChing on stage. “A lot of these dancers have been with me for over 10 years so it was easy for me to pull them in and tell them this is what we are doing. We learned it [the dance] in a couple of sessions,” says Kyle. But according to Stevenson, rehearsal was one thing and the actual performance was another. Before Hedley, the girls had only performed in front of hundreds of people and the dance to Cha-Ching marked their first performance in front of an audience of thousands. “The time right before [performing] was pretty scary. A lot of us felt like we were going to be sick, because we never danced like that. And then when we ran on stage and we saw the lights and people cheering that all went away,” recalls

Brianna Acton, who has been dancing for more than 13 years. And when the girls got on stage, it was all a blur. “It was just so good. It felt so great to be up on stage,” says Cierra Blundell, a dancer of 11 years. But it wasn’t just the on stage performance that had the dancers excited. The backstage experience did too. Their favorite backstage moment was of Hoggard coming out of the dressing room with toothpaste on his face. “He had white toothpaste near his lips and no one

said anything,” smiles Kyle. “Then we took a group photo and that’s when he noticed and he’s like “Why didn’t anybody tell me I had toothpaste on my face!” “It was just an amazing experience. I’m still high from the energy of it,”

laughs Blundell. The dancers are now looking forward to perform at the Harlem Globetrotters show on April 3. For more information about TK Danceworx visit: www.tkdanceworx. com.

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Giller Prize winner Lynn Coady imparts knowledge on writing and the importance of literature in society during visit to Queen’s University By Hollie Pratt-Campbell hpratt-campbell@perfprint.ca

Heritage News - Author Lynn Coady admits that she was a little shocked when her name was called as the winner of the 2013 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her book of short stories, Hellgoing, last November. “I was really surprised,” she laughed. “It almost felt like a cheat. “With [my novel] The Antagonist, which was nominated in 2011, I had worked my ass off on that project for two to three years and it almost killed me. It felt like that’s how it should feel when you finish a book. You should feel dead. And so if that had won…I would have felt vindicated.” Hellgoing, Coady noted, felt like a much easier and more straight-forward process. She is quick to point out, however, that the difference between the two books is likely due to the fact

that the stories in Hellgoing were written over a 15-year period - most long before she ever had the idea to compile them all in a book. “Most of them had been edited already too because they were published in magazines, so it was like they were ready to go. There were only maybe three or four of the stories that were fairly new and maybe needed a bit more polishing. All that was really left was just to decide which order to put them in and away it went.” The Kingston Heritage sat down with Coady when she came to Queen’s on March 10 to visit with the university’s English students. The event was part of a seven-year tradition of visits from the winner of Canada’s most prestigious literary award. More than anything, Coady hoped to impart a sense of how significant the concepts of story and narrative are to our lives. “I think it’s probably harder and

harder to get students interested in long-form narrative for its own sake,” Coady said. “And so I think it’s important, for not just young people, but for everybody to keep in mind that narrative is all around us. It’s sort of what gives meaning to our lives, and fiction is one version of that. “I don’t want people to feel like fiction is this elite, cloistered, inaccessible art form that only fancy people have access to and are interested in,” she added. “I want to impart a universality and relevance to fiction.” Coady also had some advice for young writers who are serious about breaking into the field: think of writing like it’s your job, even if you don’t get paid much at first. Indeed, she noted that this was how she was able to form the habits that eventually allowed her to become such a successful writer. “I was unemployed when I was first starting out, so I had a lot of time for it.

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