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City salutes two retiring Armed Forces members with fl ag raisin ishing their military careers at CFB Kingston, they asked council for permission to unfurl the Maple Leaf in front of city hall.

News — City council is drafting new “The ceremony is on the military base, and marching orders to alter its flag display poli- that flag will be raised and flown for the day in Confederation Park, and then presented cy to reflect a military tradition.

This stems from a request from two veter- back to them. That flag is theirs to keep.”

Even though councillors have no problem an members of the Canadian Armed Forces honouring the request, it also exposed a gap to fly their retirement flags at city hall.

“You’re really looking at people who’ve in the municipal fl ag policy that currently dedicated their lives to the service of Cana- prohibits such activity. The existing Flag da. For something like this, it’s a small thing Display and Flying Policy does not include the city can do to honour them,” said Coun. wording that would guide the flying of Canadian fl ags at city hall for military retirement Ryan Boehme.

He introduced a Feb. 21 motion to unani- ceremonies.

Coun. Boehme says he was surprised that mous support that allows warrant officer Kingston’s historic ties to the military were John Toth and Lt.-Col. Sops to fly their retirement fl ags in Confederation Park for overlooked. “It was news to me that it wasn’t one day each, on March 11 and March 18, included in our fl ag policy. It’s a reasonable request especially with CFB Kingston viewrespectively.

Toth says after being posted around the able from city hall.”

The same motion instructed staff to world as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force he and his wife decided long ago to work on changing the policy so that simispend their retirement years in Kingston. He lar requests in the future can be approved says he’s grateful that councillors granted his directly by staff without the need for council’s approval. retirement wish.

“We approved an exemption to allow the “Service means nothing without support and I think this is a fantastic opportunity for two fl ags to be flown in March and we’re the city council to show that support for their looking to add this to our policy as a normal procedure,” Coun. Boehme explained. military members that live in the city.”

The revised flag policy will be presented Coun. Boehme says soldiers get to choose where their Canadian fl ag gift is flown to to a committee for approval at a future honour their retirement. Since both are fin- date.

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Stormy also offered a sense of comic relief for those who’ve loyally continued the battle to reinstate the prison farms, as well as for those who’ve learned about the benefits of prison farms through the campaign, Peters said. Whether it was bringing smiles to the faces of those passing by as he stood vigil outside Collins Bay Penitentiary, or getting a rise out of a politician with the witty, insightful signs he wore, Stormy was always a strong and welcomed presence amongst the Save Our Prison Farms supporters and the general public. And while he may have caused more than his fair share of complications for security and police officers – Stormy was chased from the lawns of Parliament Hill, avoided by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s convoy, and even arrested along with Peters as they protested the prison farm closures – he had a unique way of connecting with people and helping draw attention to an issue that’s remained a priority for many in the area and throughout the country.

“He was a great contribution in a lot of ways,” said Peters, noting that some of his fellow Save Our Prison Farms supporters have already decided to have buttons made with Stormy’s photo on them so that he can remain a presence with them in their fight.

“He defi nitely was the most wellknown of all the protesters. He was pretty reliable to be at any event and, of course, he was the most photographed… and most loved, especially by the kids.”

Stormy’s fame only grew with the release of the documentary ‘Til the Stormy the donkey, pictured here with JeffPeters, was a beloved mas- Cows Come Home’ in 2014, and Stormy cot for those fighting to have the prison farms reinstated. himself was present for the screening of Tara Gesner/Metroland the film at the Tett Centre. But at home on the farm, Stormy was just part of the family, keeping Peters’ herd safe from predators, and always happy to join in any activity.

Yarker Family School & Odessa Public School Stormy passed away due to old age on Thursday, Feb. 16 on the farm, Peters said, noting that, while he was never cerPupil Accommodation Review Committee tain of Stormy’s age, he estimates the donkey was about 40 years old when he died. Stormy is survived by his girlfriend, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Clover, who is less fond of the media than Stormy was, but 6:30 p.m. in the Gymnasium Peters hopes her little jack or jackette to be born this spring will inherit Stormy’s innate love of people and will join the Odessa Public School, 10 North St., Odessa Save Our Prison Farms campaign. “[Clover] is hopefully going to have a baby in the spring, This public meeting will receive feedback on the Initial Staff Report and then we’ll train that one in the ways civil disobedience,” recommendation to close Yarker Family School.

Peters said with a laugh.

The report can be reviewed on the LDSB website at And while the fi ght to reinstate the prison farms may http://limestone.on.ca/PARC/Yarker have lost its mascot, it hasn’t lost its fire, Peters expressed.

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If anything, the loss of Stormy only means the prison farm supporters have to work harder to keep the fight alive in his honour.

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Loyalist Council approves 2017 budget budget at $2.8 million budget; and the transit budget sits at $670,800.

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Overall, Lowry is pleased with the work the getting better every year for the township.

“We’ve had a turnover in staff and the senior township accomplished during budgeting and he is management team and doing a budget today, we also pleased to see continued growth in the townfi nd in Loyalist, is getting better and better,” he ship itself.

“We need to develop commercial retail and fosaid. “There is always a want list or a wish list and we as council want it just as much as staff some- cus on industrial expansion and that is coming to times, but the bottom line is what can we afford. fruition for us,” he said. “We now have entrepreWe’ve learned that more and more over the years.” neurs looking at retail spaces in Bath, Odessa and This year’s budget sees a General Rate Operat- Amherstview to support the expansion we have in ing Budget for the Township at $13.3 million and a the residential area. It is hard to compete with the Capital Budget of $5.5 million, an increase in both city and it is a slow transition, but I feel quite confident that we are moving ahead and succeeding and areas and Lowry is pleased with the end result.

“Our taxpayers are quite diligent and under the I think it is just going to keep getting better for us in gun fi nancially and have a lot of responsibilities the years to come.” running their households. Taxation is our responsibility in their budget,” he said.

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City supports new Tim Hortons drive-thru at the Kingston Centre After a second trip to the drivethru, city council has approved a new Tim Hortons restaurant in the Kingston Centre.

Councillors voted 7-4 to rezone the north parking lot of Loblaws — near Princess Street and Sir John A.

Macdonald Boulevard — to allow the construction of a standalone restaurant and drive-thru.

“In my view, there’s no reason from a planning perspective to vote against this,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson.

He added, “It’s clearly a logical place for a drive thru restaurant. It’s already at one of the busiest intersec-

tions of the city. There’s no concerns about noise or traffi c or anything else.”

The Feb. 21 approval came two weeks after councillors had soundly rejected, then swiftly reopened, the debate on the application submitted

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to the location, citing concerns about traffi c congestion and the restaurant’s proximity to the busy intersection.

“Some of us here feel planning principles are being ignored to a fairly significant extent,” said Coun.

Peter Stroud, one of the opponents.

He fears a Tim Hortons drivethru will draw even more traffic and congestion to the area, and the building’s proposed three metre distance from the mall’s northwest corner sidewalks is too generous, as zoning rules require a setback of at least 50 metres.

Coun. Jim Neill voted against the application based on planning issues as well, but he also seemed resolved with the outcome. “I will not lose any sleep if it passes.”

About 50 parking spaces will be lost once Tim Hortons is built next to the supermarket and the seasonal garden centre is relocated to the eastern side of the parking lot.

City planners say they stand by their recommendation to grant the zoning relief sought by the applicant.

“Staff are of the opinion that this project represents good land use planning and should be supported,” Greg Newman, the city’s manager of planning policy, told council.

Fotenn, the consultant hired by Choice Properties, provided several studies in support of the restaurant — including traffic and noise impact, landscaping, and a plan to safely allow pedestrians and vehicles to access the business.

“The proposed development will use existing accesses, and the proposed development is anticipated to have minimal impact on adjacent city-owned roads,” staff concluded.

Fotenn also put the city on notice that Choice Properties would file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) should council vote down the application a second time.

The original vote was lost 6-3, but in an unusual twist, council-

lors agreed to reopen the matter at the same meeting in order to give opponents more time to come up with clear reasons for the rejection. When the debate resumed on Feb. 21, some of the opponents had changed their minds.

Coun. Liz Schell says the new Tim Hortons will be very similar to the one that was allowed in the Gardiners Town Centre at Bath and Gardiners roads. “It’s a very controlled way of running a drivethru.”

She also dismissed concerns that the chain should be forced to have a 50 metre setback from the street and sidewalks, pointing to the “nightmare” traffic experience of an existing Tim Hortons in a plaza at Princess Street and Centennial Drive.

Coun. Kevin George, who was absent from the original vote on Feb. 7, urged his colleagues to think twice about rejecting a project that city planners had already endorsed. He says taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot the bill to fight “lost causes” through the board. “When council votes these things down, this is costing taxpayers $50,000 to $75,000 each time we go to the board and lose.”

Coun. Holland had earlier complained that allowing a Tim Hortons in the Kingston Centre could force nearby competitor Coffeeco out of business. She told council that Coffeeco’s current lease with Choice Properties expires in a year and a half, and the independent coffee maker has not received favourable lease renewal terms.

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A futuristic vision for the city Dear editor, I am writing in response to Peter Barnett's letter to the editor published Thursday, Feb. 23 Mr. Barnett is exactly right, there is a recurring theme in Kingston. It's been going on for years. Squabbling over the height of proposed buildings, materials to be used, architecture, colours, uses for the building, noise from "parking lot chatter", "slamming car doors" and let's not forget the ever popular "shadows" are a common theme and are constantly utilized as excuses for why this city shouldn't step into the 21st century. The ridiculous debates, countless council meetings and hearings seemingly come up every time someone presents a new and (dare I say it in this town) modern idea.

Mr. Barnett mentions the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, which if I'm not mistaken had to be height restricted because it "would cast a shadow on City Hall" if it was any taller. Are you kidding me? A shadow? A shadow is the reason that more people couldn't stay in the downtown on a night when nearby market square was packed with over 20,000 people? A shadow is the reason that the Four Points doesn't have to pay a larger amount of taxes to the city, why they don't have a need for additional staff (i.e. more jobs for Kingstonians), and why more tourists can't stay right in the heart of downtown, so that they can be in a "pedestrian friendly" area of town, all while supporting our local shops, businesses and restaurants, etc.?

Yes, you read that correctly. A shadow.

In addition, if Mr. Barnett wants more people to walk around downtown. What better way than building three (or more) high rise build-

ings, which would place hundreds if not thousands of city residents within steps of grocery stores, dental and health services, large employers within the city, financial institutions, not to mention the myriad of bars, pubs, restaurants and the K-Rock Centre?!?! Might I add that these residents - or in the case of apartment buildings, ownership groups - would then be paying into the city's coffers through property taxes. They'd very likely be supporting the nearby downtown businesses and hopefully save downtown from being a potentially barren landscape with dilapidated buildings and empty storefronts. Plus, there would be an abundance of temporary construction jobs within the city, and a number of permanent building management/operations/maintenance positions thereafter. Even when a developer tries to maintain the "historical value" of a building like the project at Wellington and Brock, it's still seemingly not good enough for some residents!

It's no shock to me as to why the population growth in the city has reached a new low/ is pretty much stagnant. This city shuns a lot of new and innovative ideas when it comes to development. Allowing some modernized development to occur might just bring with it more businesses, high tech firms and internet start-ups, and just might result in young professionals wanting to move here to live and work, instead of simply "sitting in doorways" as Mr. Burnett suggests.

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What travelling across America with a baby and a small child teaches you about life

In my experience, life with babies and small children can best be described as a steady stream of hard work, interspersed with moments of extreme frustration and pure joy.

When travelling with a young family, this trend is perhaps amplified tenfold. Within the space of a month, Steve and I did approximately 56 hours of long-haul driving with our kids, first to Washington, D.C. with six-month-old Everly, then all the way to Clearwater, Florida with both her and four-year-old Summer.

Needless to say, these “vacations� were not always relaxing. Between sleepless nights in cramped hotel rooms, countless snack and bathroom breaks and the many cumulative hours I sat nursing in the car in McDonald’s parking lots off various interstates, by the end it felt like we were returning home for a rest — and not in the fun 'Spirit of the West' way.

For some reason, we decided to make a stop at Disney World while in Florida. I love Disney World as much as the next person and Summer is at the perfect age for Magic Kingdom, but braving it with an infant is an

Searching for E.T. Are we alone? The quintessential question of our time has a definitive answer, and last Wednesday we found out that NASA scientists may be under a decade away from answering it conclusively. Using specialized ground based telescopes, astronomers said that they discovered a solar system orbiting a red-dwarf 39 light years away that had not one, but seven Earth-sized planets, three within the star's habitable 'temperate zone.' These three planets are also thought to be strong candidates for harbouring vast oceans of liquid water. Scientists will now use space-based telescopes and a technique known as spectroscopy to see if they can detect the telltale molecular signatures of life, such as significant amounts of oxygen and methane. The James Webb telescope, set to launch in late 2018, will be crucial to this endeavour.

We certainly have come a long way since Carl Sagan famously wondered aloud about the existence of billions and billions of worlds. The first planet outside our solar system was discovered in 1992. We've now identified 3,500. The rapid pace of discovery certainly suggests that it's increasingly not a question of if we discover extraterrestrial life, but when. Now, it's true that any life found there through these methods would most likely not be intelligent - at least not in the way we tend to classify intelligence. Indeed, scientists believe that because the light these planets receive from their star is so much dimmer than that which shines from our sun, any life that could have evolved may not even have eyes.  It's also true that species with intelligence similar to ours may well be an exception rather than a rule in the universe (and there are many good reasons for that - the most likely being that species like ours tend to commit a kind of planetary suicide).

But wouldn't it be incredible to know that the universe outside our stellar neighbourhood is hospitable to life, and to devise a long-term plan to test out our space legs and find another home amongst the stars?

The distances are vast. The time required to get there is beyond our Earthly fathoming. However, if science  has proven anything over the last few centuries, it's that its powers exceed anything our imaginations can dream up, and it should never be underestimated.Â

entirely different kind of adventure.

Basically, it meant that Steve and I took turns experiencing the magic with Summer while the other tried unsuccessfully to get Everly — who was very fussy that day — to sleep.

That said, I couldn’t have been more impressed with Magic Kingdom. I’m so accustomed to rolling my eyes when someone mentions a parade or a fireworks display.

Typically — in these parts anyway — these kinds of things are underwhelming at best. But the quality of everything at Disney — the costumes, the special effects, is extremely high. Even the efficiency with which guests are directed in and out of the park is top notch.

Steve likes to quote his late mother, who always said that the secret to happiness is good health and a bad memory. I agree with this statement, but I would also add low expectations to the list — especially when you’re in inherently stressful situations, like dragging a fussy, overheated infant around Disney World or being cooped up in a car with small children for 10 hours. You just have to go in with the expectation that things will be challenging and try to savour the moments of joy and beauty whenever you can.

And there were many on this trip.

Seeing Summer meet her favourite princesses and Winnie the Pooh was unforgettable, as was introducing her to roller-coasters at Space Mountain

(she was just barely tall enough to ride and she loved it, I was so proud).

Re-creating famous movie scenes — Rocky in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump in Savannah — was pretty special, not to mention visiting those cities, which I’d always wanted to see, for the first time.

I'll always remember sitting on a rooftop patio beside the beach in St. Augustine eating an amazing brunch and enjoying the gentle, salty breeze, relishing a moment where everyone in the family was happy all at once.

Attending the Women’s March in D.C. with my aunt and her friend the week before was an unforgettable experience. There were so many people it was difficult to literally “march,� but the mood, the speakers and the idea that we were a part of such an important moment in history were exhilarating.

These are the moments I will remember. Two weeks later, I’ve all but forgotten the hard parts (well, except for being trapped on a bridge during a bomb threat. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that).

Many people called us crazy for travelling such a distance with such young children, and/or going to the U.S. in the midst of political turmoil and uncertainty at the border. There were times I questioned these decisions myself. But you have to venture outside your comfort zone sometimes, I think, if you want to live life to the fullest.

Kiwala announced earlier, this is truly great news for Kinston, all of Kingston.

Seven new buses! What a boon. However I do question why our local Transportation Services tells us that they will all be dedicated to a new express service route along Montreal Street. Don’t get me wrong, I offer kudos to Kingston Transit for the innovative steps they’ve taken in recent years, especially with express services and secondary school student subsi-

dies and subsidies generally. However, has a vital part of our community perhaps been overlooked in all these plans?

We have no transit service of any kind north of the 401 or east of the subdivisions along Hwy 15 in Pittsburgh. Does Countryside District not require any public transit? Countryside has approximately the same number of residents paying the same amount of property tax as any other district in the municipality of Kingston,

yet with the happy announcement of seven new buses, not even one is earmarked for service in Countryside? How is this fair, how can this be justified and how can we, the residents of Countryside, be expected to go on accepting the fact that our need for services and infrastructure appear to be consistently ignored?

When a transit windfall such as this lands in the lap of our municipality, the outlying regions of town should expect to share in the

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Shoulders of Unity Road should be paved along this stretch of Unity Road with another 380 houses on the side streets and connecting roads. The community now stretches along Unity Road with day-toJeff Scott day life revolving around the Elginburg THE COUNTRYSIDE VIEW Public School at one end, the Glenburnie Public School at the other and the Glenburnie Grocery in the middle.

The hamlets of Elginburg and GlenburIn the 1980s, Unity Road was widened nie have been rural mainstays in Country- and improved and suddenly the quiet rural side since the 1800s. Elginburg, on the life changed dramatically. The speed limit west, is on Sydenham Road and Glen- was set at 80 km/h but the actual speeds burnie, to the east, is between Perth Road were more like 100 km/h. Thousands of and Battersea Road. Tying them together people moved out to live on the many is a six kilometre stretch of Unity Road. lakes north of the city and commuted For over a century, they were quiet coun- daily through the hamlets, resulting in intry hamlets with a school, store, church cessant traffic and noise. The community and fire hall. In the ‘50’s, the roads into has now become unwalkable for the 1,400 the city improved and people moved out residents. There is so much truck and car to live in the country. traffic that it has become unsafe and unThe gaps between the two hamlets slow- pleasant to walk on the gravel shoulders ly filled in and today there are 150 houses of Unity Road. People do not want their

children to bicycle on the road for fear of having them hit by a dump truck. The 400 children who attend the two schools have an added dilemma. TriBoard school buses will not pick up children within 1.6 kilometres of the schools, which means that they either walk on the busy shoulder of the road, which is often icy, or get a ride to school from their parents. Witnessing the traffic jams that occur around the schools each day, it is obvious that they are being driven to school.

However, the Glenburnie and Elginburg residents have started to claim their community back. They made it clear that they do not like the speeding vehicles, and the City of Kingston has agreed by reducing the speed limit along Unity Road to 60 km/h. This has made a big difference but it is not enough. What is needed is to have the shoulders of Unity Road paved in the built-up areas through these ham-

lets. Not a small strip along the edge, but a full two metres of pavement. This would allow children to walk next to the road without being sprayed by gravel, or fear of being hit by vehicles, and it would allow the snow plows to keep the shoulders clear of snow and ice.

This does not have to be marked out as an exclusive bicycle or pedestrian path, but it would certainly act like one. Pedestrians, bicyclists, joggers and children would be able to safely move about in their own community. The City of Kingston should be fully behind such a project since it is the city’s policy to promote active and safe transportation. This is an inexpensive and effective way to promote it.

Besides, the City has been spending millions of tax dollars on bike lanes in the urban area and it is time that some of that money be spent in the rural community as well.

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If development is allowed to proceed in a reasonable manner with proper setbacks, the taller buildings wouldn't even be noticed from the sidewalk. A new and modern glass/metal building doesn't detract from the lower-rise stone building next door.

Updating an older building so that people can enjoy modern conveniences and so that developers can complete a project and make it financially viable should not be discouraged based on size or scale, especially when the developer is slated to provide the public with space/ benefi ts, which is the case with IN8 and the Capitol Condo Project. It also doesn't negate the history associated with the older building and it wouldn't make the downtown "lose its character forever" to borrow the words of Mr. Barnett.

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Queen’s film alum explores the history of fake news in ‘All Governments Lie’ “I subscribed to I.F. Stone’s Weekly which would come in the mail each week and really explored a different side of what was makNews — As a teenager and as a student ing news at the time,” explained Raymont. “I at Queen’s University, Peter Raymont was don’t suspect that there were too many Canaalways interested in politics, but not neces- dian subscribers, but for me, it was a wonderful breath of fresh air. It was independent, sarily mainstream politics. distinctive and brave.”

Raymont graduated from Queen’s in the early '70s with a degree in politics and film and confesses that he is still very much a student of film and politics now, more than 40 years later. He immediately started working in the film industry as an editor, moved up to directing and producing and now owns his own film studio in Toronto called White Pine Pictures.

His production company focuses mainly on documentary films and a few years ago, he was approached about making a film about I.F. Stone and his work.

“This film came to me from Fred Peabody, who had also been a subscriber to I.F. Stone’s weekly news when we were teenagers so that was kind of wonderful,” said RayAt Padgett, we are small mont. “I suggested making a film business specialists about Stone’s children as it were, the contemporary journalists who whose passion is helping

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In the 1960s, I.F. Stone emerged as an independent, adversarial journalist and was one of the few to question the U.S. government’s story about North Vietnamese aggression in the Gulf of Tonkin.

In recent years, Stone has SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT been called ‘the first blogger’ and is seen as one of the first independent journalists.

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that became particularly relevant as the film began to circulate at film festivals.

“We shot it mostly throughout the past few years and during the U.S. election and it has become much more prescient and it makes us look very smart now,” joked Raymont. “Now we are living in this President Trump, post-truth, alternative facts world.

When we started this three years ago, Trump wasn’t even considered as a candidate and we had no idea where we would be now.”

The film focuses on journalists like Amy Goodman and Democracy Now!, Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks, Jeremy Scahill and Glenn Greenwald who founded The Intercept, John Carlos Frey, Michael Moore and more and aims to showcase alternatives to the mainstream media.

“I think people are very frustrated with what they hear from politicians and corporations and people in power and they are looking for alternatives and looking for the truth,” said Raymont. “They are looking for voices of opposition and independent voices and these are just some examples.”

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Local piano prodigy to make Kingston Symphony debut

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When Leonid Nediak was four years old, his kindergarten teacher noticed he had perfect pitch.

“She recommended that he study piano,” recalls mom Ying Liu Nediak.

Thankfully, Ying followed this advice, as the now 13-year-old Leonid has proven himself to be something of a prodigy.

“He progressed very fast,” Ying says, ex-

plaining that he began skipping piano levels early on. It wasn’t long before she was driving from Kingston to Toronto each week so Leonid could study at the Royal Conservatory of Music, where he is currently a scholarship student at the Taylor Young Artists Academy under the tutelage of James Anagoson.

Ying jokes that making the weekly threehour trek, plus managing her son’s many musical commitments often makes her feel a bit like a secretary or a chauffeur, but as a mom she is of course there to support Nediak in whatever way possible.

“I drive him to lessons,” she says. “I do everything I can.”

All the hard work has certainly paid off.

Nediak has developed a reputation for his

originality and captivating playing, and has been recognized with many prestigious awards including second place and the audience prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition in 2015, and the grand prize at the Canadian Music Competition in 2013 and 2014. In 2015 he was the youngest to be named one of CBC music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30”.

You may have also seen Leonid on various television segments, including CBC National News, and he has played for audiences all over Canada and the world, including with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and the Canton Symphony Orchestra in the U.S. Continued on page 14

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Film exploring history of fake news to be featured at KCFF es fire and resonates with people and with this film it is extremely timely,” he said. “It The film has already been very successful certainly has caught fire.”

The film will screen at this year’s Kingsat numerous film festivals and debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall. ton Canadian Film Festival as well and RayRaymont is happy to see so many people re- mont is looking forward to making the trip to Kingston for the screening. sponding to it.

“I am very much looking forward to com“You never know. You make a film and you do your best and you hope that it catch- ing to Kingston. Those three years I spent there were very formative in my life,” he said. “I started at Queen’s not really knowing what I wanted to do and then when I left I sure knew what I wanted to do and luckily I have been doing that ever since.”

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Provincially: Cash-strapped Newfoundland and Labrador is MONTREAL — Canadians will ring in the new year with a number of tax changes that will the only province hiking its income tax rates next affect the bottom line of federal and provincial year, the second time it’s doing so in six months.

Rates in all tax brackets will rise, with those earning governments. Here’s a look at some of them: between about $35,000 and $70,300 paying 14.5 Nationally: The federal government is ending four child per cent, up one percentage point from July and tax credits this year: arts, fitness, education and two points from 2015. The province is also raising entry fees into provincial parks and campsites. textbooks.

Quebec is bidding adieu two years early to It is also cancelling income splitting for families, a tax reduction measure that allowed someone to controversial health premiums introduced in mid transfer up to $50,000 of income to a spouse with 2010.

Ontarians will get an eight-per-cent rebate on lower income if they had a child under 18 years of age. The tax credit for income splitting was capped rising hydro bills and see the maximum total cost of borrowing for a payday loan lowered to $18 per at $2,000.

Offsetting those changes are the Canada Child $100 borrowed from $21 per $100.

The province is also doubling the first-time Benefi t and changes to Employment Insurance homebuyers’ maximum land transfer tax refund benefits introduced in 2016.

“High income earners in most provinces will to $4,000 and is introducing its carbon cap and pay more but for the majority of Canadians, trade system.

British Columbia is scrapping medical services these two changes will mean more money in their pockets,” Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal plan premiums for children and young adults director Aaron Wudrick said Wednesday in a news attending school.

Alberta is reducing its small business corporate release.

Several other changes at the federal level will income tax rate from three per cent to two per cent. affect life insurance, business owners selling their It is also introducing a carbon tax on the purchase of fossil fuels, offset with a rebate for low- and companies and some mutual funds.

Under changes enacted by the previous middle-income earners.

The federal government and provinces government, the tax treatment of universal life insurance policies will be less favourable starting have already mostly implemented tax changes Jan. 1. New policy holders will see a decrease in announced in their 2016 budgets.

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Amidst the whirlwind of success, Leonid has maintained a love and respect for his craft.

“It’s fun to play piano and it’s interesting,” he says, noting that “it’s also very complicated. If something is really easy then you’ll probably get bored of it after a couple of years. It’s almost like a puzzle and there’s always more you can solve.”

These days, Leonid is homeschooled and takes some high school courses online, giving him lots of opportunity to focus on his music.

“It’s given me a lot of flexibility in terms of practice time,” he explains. “If I need more time to practice I can delay some things with schoolwork.”

That said, he isn’t sure yet if the life of a career pianist is for him in the long term.

“That would be very interesting, but I also want to be a programmer and a mathematician,” Leonid explains.

Ying says she’s happy to support her son in whatever he decides to do: “I don’t know what he’ll want to do tomorrow but today he’s playing piano and he should try his best.”

For now, Leonid is still playing for lucky audiences near and far, and on Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. he’ll be at the Isabel Bader Centre making his debut with the Kingston Symphony Orchestra. He will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, a song legend says was inspired by birdsong.

“The third movement is a tune that was sung by Mozart’s starling,” explains Leonid. “It’s not exactly known whether Mozart got the theme because the starling was singing it or if the starling sang the tune after because it was passed on to him. In any case, it’s like a bird-y piece.”

Unfortunately for those hoping to go, the concert is currently sold out; however, you can be added to a waitlist by calling the Kingston Symphony Association office at 613-546-9729 or emailing info@kingstonsymphony.on.ca.

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The program originally launched as a pilot at the Tett in the spring of

2016 and now, because of its success and thanks to a grant from the Ontario 150 fund, it is gearing up for another season. “The program runs in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and it really seeks to empower youth through the arts,� explained artistic director of the program Mat Poirier. “They will decide the work that we are doing here week-to-week and

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Reed and his creative partner, Asad Chishti, also a Queen’s grad, are finalizing plans for a 15,000 kilometer cycling journey that will take them from coast to coast to coast in Canada and they plan to document it all for other Canadians to see.

“We both have experience travelling like this and this is an opportunity to see Canada in a different way and to share that,” said Chishti, who along with Reed runs the creative moniker Tables and Chairs. “Every year we pick a theme and sort of write and research that theme and this year we chose history and we felt this was the best way to explore that theme."

This trip is the fi rst of its kind for Reed, but Chishti already experienced a similar journey a few years ago in an effort to explore the idea of Happiness.

“I did Vancouver to Halifax a few years ago and it was a lot less planned,” he explained. “It was incredible and it feels like a practice trip now. I was researching happiness and I had an audio recorder and a camera and I just asked people what happiness meant to them.”

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Progress: the Frontenac Islands Senior housing project is at the “waiting to move forward stage” at this time. The Board of Directors, (a committee of council) has been meeting regularly, almost weekly, issuing first an EOI (expression of interest) followed by an RFP ( request for proposals) in December, describing the type of energy efficient building the township was looking for, as stated in a previous article, “a building, approximately 4,500 square feet, with four one bedroom units, one two bedroom unit and a common area for people to meet and socialize. One contract will be awarded to a design-build firm for the project.’

At this time, a preferred contractor has been chosen from among three very competitive bids for the Wolfe Island project with details presently being worked on. However, there are further issues to be resolved, not least among them the formal acquisition, transfer and clearing of land given by owner John Weatherall, land close to the WI community Medical Clinic and the WI Emergency Services (Ambulance & Fire Hall) building . It is at the end of Division Street with the Community Centre Grounds and the WI Community Hall at the other. And, so the committee waits for those issues to be finalized before they move on to the next steps, the final design of the project and construction specifications. It is the committee’s intention, if the above issues have been resolved, to submit a request to council at their March meeting to issue a contract for construction of the WI Senior’s Apartment project, with a projected fall opening date planned. Committee members include

Mayor Doyle, Councillor Wayne Grant, Brian Scovill, Kathy Horton, Mikaela Hughes, Walter Knott, & CAO Darlene Plumley, as secretary, and advisor, Patrick Thompson.

FYI: Senior Housing was chosen as a priority by Wolfe Islanders a number of years ago. What residents said at the time was that they wanted a facility that was affordable, in the village, operated locally and offering safety, independence, socialization and the opportunity to remain on the island. In its Strategic Plan, Frontenac County. Council chose senior housing as the first of 3 projects to focus on over a five year period and to build one five unit seniors apartment facility in each of the four townships in Frontenac County.

County Council approved the hiring of a consultant to assist in moving forward and subsequently approved $335,000 for (each of) North, South, Central and Frontenac Islands(Wolfe Island) Township. Public meetings were held throughout Frontenac County to determine need, and Marysville was chosen for a first seniors housing project under the auspices of Frontenac County.

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We knew it had something to do with Cora. She hadn’t been to school for weeks. Her desk stood empty, and Miss Crosby never once said why Cora was absent. The senior girls certainly knew, but their lips were sealed. Except among themselves.

Velma said even her older sisters wouldn’t talk about it. All Iva said was “poor Cora,” which made us all wonder if she had come down with some terrible disease. Well, bad Marguerite, with more faults than enough, said she knew exactly what had happened to Cora, but she wasn’t about to talk about it to us! Velma, smarter by far, told Marguerite she was sure she didn’t know any more than we did.

Well, that tore it! Marguerite told Velma if she gave her one of her ginger snap cookies, she’d tell us the whole story. Velma’s mother made the best gingersnap cookies in the entire county, winning all the prizes at the Renfrew fair. It was Joyce who talked Velma into making the deal. We met in the farthest corner of the schoolyard, which is where Marguerite told us to be at recess, even though it was bitterly cold, and we would much rather have stayed in the school. But finding out about Cora was more important to us than freezing to death on a winter’s

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“Well, you wanted to know, and I told you. That’s where she is."

We had no idea where this home was. We certainly knew it wasn’t in Douglas or Eganville. But it didn’t matter a whit where it was, Cora certainly wasn’t in any Home for Wayward girls! Not Cora! All we knew about the place was that you had to be very, very bad. Using a swear word could get you there. Certainly stealing, or telling a big lie as opposed to a little fi b, could certainly send you off. But Cora never missed church, was polite to Miss Crosby, and never cheated at Jack’s or Parcheesi.

And then one Sunday, long after Cora had suddenly stopped coming to school, she appeared at church. There

she was the same as always, smiling and singing the hymns like she had never been away from the Northcote School. As always, after church, people stood at the back and got caught up on all the news, and there stood Cora among everyone talking about the new job she got in the city of Ottawa. Velma and I took in every word.

She said she was doing housework at a home for young girls and not once did she mention the Home For Wayward Girls, but we knew without a doubt that’s where Cora was.

We couldn’t wait to get to school on Monday to tell Marguerite that Cora had done nothing wrong, other than being in Senior Fourth where often the young girls were taken out to go into Renfrew, or in this case, the city, and do housework to help pay the bills at home.

And I wondered why the older pupils at the Northcote school were so secretive about it, and then I knew it was because that each one of them knew that one day each could face the same fate. And I said a silent prayer that my sister Audrey, in Senior Fourth, wouldn’t be one of them.

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Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November to the end of March. With six locations in KFL&A, Walk On encourages walking for people of all ages and abilities in a safe, social environment. The program is drop-in, and there is no cost to SDUWLFLSDWH 9LVLW ZZZ NĂ DSK FD IRU WKH Walk On schedule, or call 6135491232, ext. 1180.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631: Every Friday night 6:30 p.m. - Karaoke by Steve, for a fun night of singing, dancing or just listen. Info 6133896605 Bath Legion branch 623 : Tasty Tall Boy Tuesdays - Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Tuesday plus buy one meal get the second for half price.

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Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 20th Annual Jayna Hefford Female Hockey School is now accepting registrations for the summer camp from July 17-21 at the Invista Centre. This camp is KRVWHG DQG WDXJKW E\ Ă&#x20AC;YH WLPH 2O\PSLF gold medallist Jayna Hefford and twotime Olympian Lori Dupuis. Other instructors all have experience at the international and elite level. Space is limited at this popular camp.For more information or to register call 613-3841306 or go to www.dupuisheffordhockeyschool. ca.

Kingston Wood Artisans Symposium 2017 takes place on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frontenac Secondary School, Bath Road, Kingston. There will be presentations by prominent Artisans with a gallery of their works and those of Artisan members.Over $2500 worth of door prizes IURP RXU VSRQVRUV ZLOO EH UDIĂ HG RII Early bird registration before Feb. 28th is $45, which includes lunch. For full information and registration information see website below or call Leslie at 613.766.3008. www.kwoodartca. wordpress.com/special-events/2017symposium/

Coming this spring - The original (13th year) 3 On 3 youth hockey. Using the full ice surface. Non-contact, non-stopaction with an emphasis on fun! Beginning April 12 at the Invista Centre, Transit ice pad in Kingston.

Cost $160. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. Pre-registration required by phone or e-mail. For information or to register contact Steve at 613-389-1606 or e-mail timmyrevell@gmail.com.

Seedlings for sale - Attention lot owners. Prince Charles Public School in Verona is once again selling six varieties of seedlings as a fundraiser to pay for new playground equipment. Cost is $2 a tree. Quantities are limited so order early by calling the school at 613-374-2003 or order online on the Seedlings for Sale Facebook event on the Prince Charles Public School page. We will email you when you can pay and pick up for your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles is a certiÂżHG (FR6FKRRO DW WKH JROG OHYHO IRU LWV environmental programs.

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Boys & Girls Club, Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road. For more information visit: hospicekingston.ca Kingston Archery Club - Join us for indoor tournaments, workshops, fun shoots, weekly practice sessions and lessons. The club has indoor and outdoor ranges and welcomes ages 8+, teens, adults, seniors, novices and pros in all styles of archery. Tuesday and Thursday practice sessions currently at the indoor range at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.

Non-members are welcome to drop in and shoot for a $10 walk-in fee.

Personal archery equipment is required for club evenings and walkins. Next tournament is Saturday March 25. Located at 236 Nelson St. For more information or to join check us on the web at kingstonarcheryclub.org.

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Stroke Couples Group: Have you or your partner experienced a stroke?

The Stroke Couples Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to share experiences, information and mutual support. There is no charge to attend. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW at 613-634-0130 ext. 469 or kathleen. pratt@von.ca for more information. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Loyal Oarsman, 1724 Bath Road on March 3 @ 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.

Apple Orchard Pruning Workshop on Wolfe Island March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Ontario Woodlot Assoc. at Horneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apple orchard at 2041 Hwy. 95 (near U.S. ferry dock). Cost: $10 for non-OWA members (includes chili lunch). All welcome. Preregistration Required: contact Kevin Hansen at 613-449-0732 or kevin.hansen@ sympatico.ca Kingston Horticultural Society meets March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston. Featured speakers are Hazel and Joe Cook: Peony Passion.

Non-member admission is $3. New members welcome. For more information: www.ikweb.com/khs or email kingstonhortsoc@gmail.com.

Legion 560 Friday, March 3 - Showmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome.

Saturday, March 4 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Aceâ&#x20AC;?

Licence # 795527 Gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505 Fundraiser with Progressive Jackpot will hold the 9th weekly draw at 5 pm. Next draw will be March 11th at 5 pm. Further info: (613)548-4570.

Saturday, March 4 - The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Runaway Cowboysâ&#x20AC;? will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome.

Annual turkey dinner at Princess Street United Church Saturday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. One seating only. Tickets are $15 for adults, children under 12

$7. For tickets, call 613-542-1975 or 613-542-6112.

Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday March 4 First Saturday Winter City Walk Level 1, easy pace, ~8 km. Check out the city sights walking from Canadian Tire downtown and meandering back to Canadian Tire with one or two refreshment stops along the way. Meet at Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road for a 10 am. departure. Leader: Sharen 613 544 6022 or sharenann@gmail.com.

Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, March 4: Blue Mountain - This trip is a combination of trail and off-trail skiing/snowshoeing at Blue Mountain on the south side of Charleston Lake. The hiking trails leading to and from Blue Mountain are great for skiing and there are opportunities to stray from the trails to take in other points of interest. The ascent to the top of Blue Mountain is challenging and the view from the top is wonderful. Depending on snow conditions, we may ski down from the peak or scramble down on foot (carrying our skis). If snow is QRW VXIÂżFLHQW IRU VNLLQJ WKLV FDQ EH D hike. For contact information, please visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

One Parent Family Association weekly volleyball, every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Dr. OPFA is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome. Information: please email opfa. limestone@gmail.com or call Kim St. Onge @ 613-331-6413.

The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. We meet 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church Street in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the company of fellow quilters throughout the day. Learn to quilt or improve your skills in a friendly, relaxed group. March 2017 meeting dates: Tuesday March 7 and Thursday March 23. For further information please visit our web site at www. quiltskingston.org.

Canadian Club of Kingston Luncheon Meeting Wednesday, March 8. Non members welcome. Speaker: Dr. Sheema Khan - Author, Columnist, Globe and Mail, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Hockey DQG +LMDE 1HZ 5HĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQV RQ %HLQJ Female, Canadian and Muslimâ&#x20AC;?. Minos Village Restaurant 2762 Princess Street, Kingston. Lunch reservations: 613 384 2021. Members $27; non members $35. Club information: 613 530 2704; www.canadianclubkingston.org.

Quill lecture Sunday, March 5 2 p.m.

Housing Crisis in Kingston: The Development of Kingscourt by the Wartime Housing Limited. The Speaker is John Grenville, Parks Canada (Retired), Local Historian. It takes place in Rm 101, Goodes Hall, 143 Union St. For more info call 613-549-1910.

6W 0DUNÂśV &KXUFK %DUULHÂżHOG Main Street) invites you to the ecumenical World Day of Prayer service Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The ladies in the Philippines have written this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service. Refreshments and fellowship in the hall following. All are welcome.

Grief Share: A weekly seminar and support group for men and women who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. Get together with others who understand your hurts, emotions and painful experiences in a supportive environment. Weekly from 6:30-8 p.m. at Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church at 1021 Woodbine Rd, starting Tuesday March 7 for 13 weeks. Join any time. For more information, call Betty-Ann at 613-384-7306 or Leo at 613-453-5907 or online to www. griefshare.org.

Kingston Photograhpic Club - Station Night March 6. 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Challenge your photographic skills using a varied series of special installations. Bring your camera! Held at Kingston Christian School at 1212 Woodbine Avenue, between Bayridge Drive and Collins Bay Road.

Bring cameras, equipment. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not shooting, come anyways to get ideas.

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Chocolate beet cake a moist, delicious treat

Who would have thought you could add the goodness of ruby red beets to chocolate cake? The beet’s natural sweetness and moisture adds a delicious and unique flavour that perfectly pairs with chocolate, making this delectable cake tender and moist.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Roasting time: 60 minutes Baking time: 50 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 3 beets (about 1 lb/500 g) 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 3 Ontario Eggs 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 3/4 cup (175 mL) hot water Icing: 1 cup (250 mL) 35 per cent whipping cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder Preparation instructions Trim both ends of beets.

Wrap beets with foil and place on baking sheet. Bake in 400 F (200 C) oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with sharp knife. Unwrap and let beets cool slightly; slip off skins. Roughly chop and place in food processor and process until smooth. Measure out 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of beet puree.

Reduce oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray nine-inch (23 cm) round baking pan with cooking spray and line with circle of parchment paper.

In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and beet puree. Add flour mixture to beet mixture alternately with hot water, beginning and ending with fl our mixture, stirring until smooth.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn cake out and let cool completely.

Icing: In large chilled bowl, using electric mixer on high, whip cream, sugar and cocoa, until fi rm peaks form. Pipe rosettes or frost top of cake and dust with cocoa, if desired.

Tips: Omit cocoa from whipping cream and add 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla for vanilla whipped cream.

If you have any extra beet puree, freeze for another use.

Nutritional information One serving Protein: 8 grams Fat: 20 grams Carbohydrate: 73 grams Calories: 494 Fibre: 2 grams Sodium: 454 mg

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“It matters a lot to me to complete this project,” said Reed. “There is only so much prep you can do and we just need to be careful and take care of ourselves. On this journey we are both the athletes and the documentarians and that is really rare.”

In terms of documenting, the duo aim to stop in communities along the way and interview people in towns, on farms, on reserves or wherever they can find them. They are hoping that through these individuals they can get to know Canada in a more intimate way and explore issues that are important to Canadians in a more personal way.

“Topics like reconciliation or energy issues or climate change are all issues that are part of the public narrative now, but it still feels like we are part of bubbles where you are aware of these issues but only in a limited way,” said Chishti. “I feel like you can’t really move forward as a nation or public identity without really acknowledging all the things that have occurred and the best way to learn more is to talk to people and hear their stories and their histories” For Reed, the hope is that the journey will provide a broadening of the history he already knows and provide more insight.

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“We want to build the story as we go,” said Reed. “And we want suggestions from people on where to go and who to meet. We can only source so many of these stories on our own so we are inviting people to direct us if they feel we need to go somewhere and hear a certain story.”

Funding for the trip has been provided through grants, a couple of sponsors and a crowd funding campaign that is still accepting donations and the journey will begin for the duo at the beginning of May and run until October.They will start in St. John's, go through the Maritimes, then through central Canada and up to the territories before making their way back down to British Colombia.

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887 lotuS ave • $414,900 Majestic from the moment you arrive and park in the paved 4 car driveway of this executive home. You will find yourself drawn in by this beautiful Harlem Romance look of this exquisite 2 story home. Apon entering you will be taken away by the presents of a magnificent grand staircase and arch ways that truly make you feel like all your dreams are coming true. The 9’ ceilings, open concept layout with a large amount of gorgeous windows makes the home flood with natural light. Custom kitchen with island, granite countertops, and designer backsplash has a spacious eat-in area with patio doors leading to the fully fenced large pie shaped yard. Follow your grand staircase to the upper level to seek out three bedrooms plus bright loft study or children’s own Livingroom a Lavish Master suite with ‘his and hers closets’. Spacious ensuite features double sinks, 5’ shower and jet tub to relax after a long day. Basement is unfinished and awaiting your finishing touches to customize for your family.

224-226 Wellington Street • $489,900 Amazing opportunity to own a turn key investment property in arguably the very best location for this type of property in historical downtown Kingston. This property has the best of both worlds, 224 wellington st is a bright highly visible commercial space with great street access. 226 Wellington is an executive 2 bedroom residence with its own completely separate entrance off of Wellington St. Absolutely maintenance free property, thousands of dollars have been spent over the past 8 years by the current owners. Extensive information sheet available upon request. MLS #16609506

96 Heron lane • $119,000 Take advantage of this waterfront lot priced well below assessed value! Located on the peaceful Troy Lake, less than 3 miles from Whitefish Lake and 5 miles from the Jones Falls locks, both which are part of the Rideau Canal Waterway. Those seeking solitude can build the home of their dreams or a family Cottage to make those ever lasting memories on this quiet lake. Whether you enjoy swimming, water sports or fishing this location is for you. MLS #441080307 2

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Home safety checks to complete today A new kitchen or a bathroom remodeling job might be dream projects for many homeowners, but the right home improvement project at a given moment is not necessarily the most glamorous project. Sometimes safety upgrades around the house must take precedence over more popular projects.

Accidents or injuries can occur in any part of the home, but homeowners who take certain preventative measures can greatly reduce their injury risk. The security resource A Secure Life points out that more than 18,000 Americans die every year from injuries that take place in the home. Unintentional injuries account for millions of medical visits each year. Home injuries also are prevalent elsewhere in the world. In the United Kingdom, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reports that there are approximately 6,000 deaths every year that result from accidents at home.

Periodic inspections for potential hazards can keep everyone safe. The following are a handful of ways for homeowners to ensure their homes are as safe as possible.

• Check for sturdy handrails and prevent tripping hazards. Falls are one of the leading causes of home injuries. Falls can be a particular threat for youngsters and the elderly.

To help prevent falls, make sure that staircases feature sturdy railings and that there is ample lighting in walkways. Remove obstructions from frequently used paths inside and outside the home. In addition, insert nonslip padding beneath runners or throw rugs.

• Check for frayed wires or faulty outlets.

Address any electrical problems around the house, including frayed wiring and faulty

outlets. Sparks can lead to fi res, and poor wiring may cause unforeseen problems behind walls. Repair or replace any loose or frayed wires on all electrical devices. Be sure that cords do not run under doorways or rugs.

Replace outlets that are in disrepair and install ones with ground-fault current interruptors as an added precaution. If small children live in the home, use plastic safety covers over unused outlets.

• Practice window safety. Young children are curious and do not always recognize the inherent dangers around them. Children excited to see the great outdoors may climb up to peer out windows, and open windows are falling hazards. Screens do not offer an adequate barrier against falls. Consider locking windows or use safety bars to guard against falls. Test to see how easily screens can be pushed out, replacing any that do not provide adequate resistance to curious youngsters’ hands.

• Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Replace the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least twice per year, and test them to make sure they’re in good working order at least once per month.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing hard-wired smoke alarms every 10 years. Battery-operated alarms may need to be replaced even sooner. Many carbon monoxide detectors work for five to seven years. Check the back of alarms for a date stamp that indicates how old the product is and when it expires.

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3 tips to prepare to sell your home According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the buyers’ pool is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating.

Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

1. Address the exterior of the home.

Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively affect their homes’ curb appeal. A study of homes in Greenville, S.C., from researchers at Clemson University found that the value of homes with landscapes that were upgraded from “good” to “excellent” increased by 6 to 7 percent. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging

inside the home.

2. Conquer interior clutter.

Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their “spring” cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable.

In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained.

3. Eliminate odors.

A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house.

Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late-winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated

over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet

dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

Spring is a popular and

potentially lucrative time to sell a home, and homeowners who spend winter preparing their homes for the market may reap even greater rewards.

Eliminating pet odors, including those associated with pets, can help homeowners prepare their homes for prospective buyers.

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