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United Way receives $1.2 million for new youth home

By Mandy Marciniak

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News – For local businessman and philanthropist A. Britton Smith, Kingston has always been home; now he hopes to provide that same feeling of home for young people struggling with homelessness in the city.

On March 2, the United Way announced that Smith would be donating $1.2 million to the organization in support of a new home for homeless youth ages 16-19.

“I was approached by the United Way and they told me about our youth and how they fall through the cracks a bit in our city,” explained Smith. “There is a constant influx of young people who have run away or have been thrown out or have gotten in with the wrong crowd or are orphans. Many of these kids are drifters and don’t even have a place to sleep at night and I had no idea.”

According to the United Way, Kingston has one of the country’s highest proportions of youth in its city shelters. The national average is one in five and Kingston sees one in three.

“It is a little shocking,” said Bhavana Varma, CEO of the United Way KFL&A. “It is also surprising that some of these kids are just 16 and they find themselves living on the streets.”

In an effort to combat this issue, the United Way has been working with local agencies, partners, volunteers and funders to coordinate a local initiative to end youth Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on Saturday, March 5. Af- homelessness in the Kingston area. One of these initer a commemoration at the Celtic Cross in McBurney Park the parade tiatives includes developing support-based housing for

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News – Kingston pedestrians will soon get something they’ve never had before – dedicated mid-block crosswalks where motorists have to stop.

The city has traditionally avoided installing signalized pedestrian crossovers due to the cost involved, false sense of security for pedestrians and potential confusion that it may create for motorists. However, the introduction of new Ontario traffic rules in January has prompted Kingston to take new steps to make pedestrians safer.

The city plans to upgrade all six of its existing ‘Courtesy Crossings’ – each located away from signalized intersections - into new legal crosswalks.

“Within the next year or two all existing Courtesy Crossings will be upgraded to legal crosswalks,” according to a report from the engineering department.

With the existing Courtesy Crossings, like those near Rideaucrest Seniors Home on Rideau Street and Kingston General Hospital on King Street, it’s not mandatory for motorists to stop when someone wants to cross. It’s solely at the discretion of motorists.

“It is important to note that pedestrians do not have the right-of-way over vehicles while in any of the City’s Courtesy Crossings,” ac-

cording to city officials.

However, local drivers will soon have no choice.

The revised provincial law gives municipalities more flexibility to install legal crosswalks that don’t require flashing lights for traffic control, just proper signage and road markings.

“Starting January 1, 2016, municipal road authorities may choose to install one of the new types of crossovers. The law will apply to these new types of pedestrian crossovers in municipalities that choose to install them,” according to the ministry of transportation’s website.

Kingston plans to take advantage of the new law, which also requires motorists to stop in all directions until a pedestrian has fully crossed the street. Failure to stop could result in a $150 to $500 fine and three demerit points.

Courtesy Crossings will no longer be installed on Kingston streets as all existing locations are converted into legal crossing zones. Additional legal crosswalks may be installed in other places around the city pending an ongoing staff review.

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United Way KFL&A receives $1.2 million for new youth home homeless youth.

“I usually give money to the United Way anyways, but this required a bit more,” said Smith.

“My children are all looked after now so I thought I would help other kids.”

Smith decided to give the United Way $240,000 a year for the next five years, $1.2 million in total, to fund a new support home for homeless youth ages 16-19. The home will be run by staff and volunteers at the Kingston Youth Shelter and will focus on providing youth with a stable living environment.

“It is a supportive transitional home,” explained Varma. “In shelters, youth tend to move through in 60 to 90 days and it is a temporary place. This will be a more stable environment with staff who are there all the time.”

The donation from Smith is the first million dollar donation in the United Way KFL&A’s 75 year history and Varma was pleasantly surprised

by Smith’s generosity.

“It is really a transformational gift. It is hugely generous and the impact it will have on kids’ lives is just amazing,” she said. “Brit has always been very generous. We hoped that if he understood the need he would want to help and luckily he did.”

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Locations are already being scouted for the new youth home and Varma hopes that it will be up and running as soon as possible.

Smith is looking forward to seeing it operational and he hopes it will have a positive impact on the community.

“There is real need for something like this and I am happy to help,” he said. “Kingston is a great place to live and I want others to see that too.”

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Terra Nova Truss — 25 Years and still growing

Glenburnie — When native Kingstonian Mark Fox decided to start his business 25 years ago, it is unlikely that even he could envision what it would become today.

But from humble beginnings in 1991, Terra Nova Truss has gone from a 2,800 square foot building to more than 20,000 square feet, with more than 40 employees during peak operating times, and with a recent expansion with a second production facility in Brockville that employs an additional 30 people.

“I started with a partner,” he said. “I was working as a technical designer for a roof truss company in Ottawa when I met my partner and together we thought Kingston was a potential market for our expertise.”

“We definitely thought there was a shortage of shops servicing their customers in the professional manner we intended.”

Fox said he’d also been looking for a way to return to the Kingston area and when they went looking for a facility, they found one on Perth Road just north of Glenburnie with the right combination of zoning and noise bylaws.

We wanted to be close to the 401 so that we could easily ship in either direction but wanted to avoid the congestion of the city,” he said.

So, they set up shop building roof trusses and floor trusses, with the aide of great people and determination with the technology of the day they could muster.

After about eight years, Fox bought out his partner and for the past 17 years he has been focused on growing and expanding the business as well as perfecting 21st Century productivity techniques.

“Technology has changed significantly over the years like in any business but for ours it helped us be more cost effective and accurate at the same time,” he said.

Today, with the help of Hi-tech laser systems and state of the art saws that make precise cuts, the accuracy of each truss that is built is unparalleled to past practices.

“If an architect can draw it, we can build it,” Fox exclaimed.

During their busy season, shipments are sent as far west as the Oshawa-Pickering area, north to Pembroke and Petawawa and east to Ottawa and almost to the Quebec border.

“Over the past 25 years I could not have accomplished all that we have without the expertise and loyalty from our past and present hard working staff. Without them we would still be the little truss shop in Glenburnie, he said.”

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Letter to the editor Downtown high rises would have many benefits for Kingston In your recent article regarding the proposed downtown high rises, the majority of the article speaks to the opposition surrounding the seemingly evil buildings currently proposed for our downtown (Artists, architects urge city to reject proposed downtown Kingston high rises, March 3 Kingston Heritage).

The article was heavily weighted towards those opposed to the development, allowing for only a few statements in support of the projects.

Although some of the arguments are valid (I wouldn’t want to see “a cheap cookie cutter building” either) other arguments are simply ridiculous. Shadows? Really? Let that sink in for a moment.

Some of those opposed want to stop multiple companies from investing millions of dollars in our city, creating construction jobs (even if they are temporary in nature) and eventually permanent building management and other jobs all the while increasing the tax base because these structures will cast a shadow on other nearby structures at certain points of the day?

One needs to look no further than a city such as Boston to see an example of how things could be done.

That city that has locations and buildings which were integral in the history of the United States - buildings which pre-date those in our downtown. Immediately adjacent to those same historical buildings are (gasp) “multi-story” buildings that look as though they were plucked from the Toronto or New York skyline. These new and modern buildings don’t make the history any less important, and the buildings haven’t stopped tourists from visiting. They provide a place for people to live and work, and they also provide hotel rooms for tourists to stay within, pouring even more money into their local economy.

If Kingston wants the downtown and the businesses located there to survive, people need to be living and staying there, as we all know there isn’t enough parking downtown for those living in other areas to easily use that area of the city, and public transit needs to be improved further. In addition, if Kingston wants to help fund the proposed $65 million price tag for the suggested waterfront improvements (as well as numerous other public projects) what better way than through an in-

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creased tax base from the proposed apartments and condos?

Perhaps restrictions should be placed on how the buildings should look on the lower levels which are “in proportion” with other buildings in the downtown if some feel that strongly, but why should we refuse

to have the city progress and step into the future?

I see no problem with embracing our history, and I would not want to see “ugly” buildings downtown either, but if we want people to better utilize the downtown, decrease the reliance on driving vehicles in that

area, while increasing the balance of the city’s coffers at the same time to further aide in funding public projects, allowing the development of 380+ apartments and condominiums by companies who want to cover the costs could surely help. It’s no wonder that many corporations steer

clear of that area and build in the east and west ends of our city if this is the type of backlash and red tape that they must go through in order to develop our downtown.

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EDITORIAL

In Our Opinion

Travelling solo

What do Justin Trudeau and I have in common?

Well, we’re both Canadian, and we will both have visited Washington, DC within a week of each other.

Sadly, as of press time it looks like I will miss the appropriately ‘sunny’ weather the prime minister enjoyed during his visit, but it’ll still be 20 degrees by early next week so I’m not complaining.

One major difference, though, is that the PM has his entire family with him (including, apparently, his in-laws) and I will be travelling solo. Have you ever left your spouse and small child(ren) behind to go on a non-work-related trip by yourself?

It’s a decision that has elicited a wide range of reactions from folks I’ve talked to over the last couple of weeks. Most people take the ‘good for you, sister’ attitude, but to others it’s unimaginable that I would spend my precious vacation time away

from my family.

I should explain that I won’t actually be alone on this trip. My aunt and uncle live in DC, so I will obviously be staying at their place and spending time with them. Two years ago, Steve, Summer and I all made the trip together. It was a lot of fun.

DC is an amazingly kid friendly city, we had a free place to stay and the vast majority of the city’s incredible museums (all the Smithsonians) are free, so it was also a very economical trip.

We wanted to repeat that experience this year, but it just wasn’t in the cards. Steve used up all his vacation time long ago, and won’t get any more until April. I have the exact opposite problem: many remaining days of vacation that need to used up before the end of the month.

There was also the challenge of finances. Between our mortgage and preparing for me going on maternity leave in August (i.e. 40 per cent knocked off my income while on EI) the budget is tight. The original plan was for me to take Summer to DC with me, but the plane tickets needed to be paid for with the extra money I make freelancing for the CBC. In the end, I only made enough for

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Still feeling the need for a real vacation and a change of scenery for a few days, I decided to make the trip by myself. Admittedly, it feels a little weird going on my own. I haven’t been on an airplane ‘by myself’ (sans Steve and other family/friends) since I was 16 – incidentally, when I also went to Washington to visit the same aunt.

Given the choice I would still rather go with my family, but for now I’m focusing on what’s fun and exciting about travelling on my own. I am still an individual person, after all, in addition to being a mother and wife. I’m looking forward to sleeping in, geeking out at museums in peace, going for runs on the Mall and visiting with my aunt and uncle without having to constantly worry about my toddler breaking something at their house.

Plus, it’s only for a few days. By the time this article goes to print, I’ll be back home humming the Paw Patrol theme song as I stress out about web traffic. Hopefully I’ll also be recharged and well-rested, with many fond memories and photos from the time I left it all behind to fly solo.

Kanata Kourier-Standard Letter to the editor: Arnprior Chronicle-Guide Photo radar necessary at Kingston intersections Arnprior Chronicle-Guide Sadly, I have to support photo radar at Kingston intersections.

I say sadly because it now seems that every time I come into the city, I can expect to see at least one car shoot through a light that has already changed to red. In common with our fellow travelers who drink or text while driving, these people have either very little understand-

ing of, or very little regard for, the risk they’re taking with our lives, let alone their own. Their behaviour demonstrates an appalling level of bad judgment and selfishness. The fact is that, if everyone behaved as they did, there would be complete mayhem on the roads.

Consequently, traffic laws make sense and road safety depends upon

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all of us following the rules. I’m reminded of a passage I read recently in a 1950 edition of George Brown’s Building The Canadian Nation, a once popular Grade 10 history textbook: “Worst of all in undermining respect for law is the lack of feeling of responsibility on the part of many citizens. The law in a democracy must mean some-

Gender parity on bank notes a step in the right direction Editorial - Money talks and right now, Canadian money is not saying much about Canadian women. To rectify this issue, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week, on International Women’s Day no less, that a Canadian woman’s face will ďŹ nally grace the front of a bank note starting in 2018.

Since the Bank of Canada began issuing banknotes in 1935, the Queen and a few members of the Royal Family have been the only women featured on the face side of Canadian currency. From 2004 to 2011, The Famous Five – activists who pursued a successful court case to have women legally recognized as persons – were featured on the back of the $50 bill alongside Quebecoise politician Therese Casgrain. Sadly, these women were replaced by a Coast Guard Vessel in 2011.

In recent years, Canadians have taken notice when it comes to the lack of female representation on bank notes and www.womenonbanknotes.ca was formed shortly after the removal the aforementioned women in 2011. Since then, over 73,000 people have signed a petition, originated by Merna Forster, and now the Canadian government has ďŹ nally taken notice and action.

So who will it be? There are numerous suggestions oating around the Internet already and nominations are open to ‘any Canadian woman (by birth or naturalization) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement or distinction in any ďŹ eld, beneďŹ ting the people of Canada, or in the service of Canada’.

Some are suggesting Canada’s ďŹ rst female MP, Agnes Macphail, painter Emily Carr, Canada’s ďŹ rst female physician, Jennie Trout or even authors Margaret Atwood or Gabrielle Roy. There are clearly many choices and some are wondering if one bill is really enough.

With ďŹ ve Canadian bills, why just one featuring a Canadian woman? Assuming the Queen keeps her place on the $20 bill, shouldn’t the other four bills, in the name of parity, feature two males and two females? Perhaps that will come in the future, but for now, one bill is a step in the right direction and we look forward to seeing who the lucky lady will be.

thing made by the people themselves. It is not imposed from above, it comes from the people, and the only way to encourage respect for it is to have people feel that unless they support it they cannot preserve it. If people break the law even thoughtlessly when it suits their convenience, they cannot expect others to respect it.�

Somehow we need to get back to these values, which we used to teach our children over 50 years ago. So, sadly, until these drivers are once again willing to police themselves in service of the greater good, we’ll need photo radar at intersections.

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Learning Disability Accessibilities Workshop #2 - Free Rescheduled date: Tuesday March 29 6-7:30 p.m. 164 Van Order Dr. First floor. Accessibility Features on the iPad. Presenter: Joanne Borges, Limestone District School Board. Hands on information session on accessing features on the iPad that assist learning in the classroom and at home.

Parents and students welcome. More info: www.ldakingston.com 613-5468524 ldak@ldakingston.com. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Ham supper, Parham United Church Christian Education Building, March 19.

Adults $14, children 6 - 12 rrs. $5, children under 6 yrs. free. Family Rate $30.

Sponsored by the Parham United Church Board of Stewards. Come and bring a friend!

Coming this spring - the original (12th year) 3 On 3 youth hockey using the full ice surface. Non-stop, non-contact action with an emphasis on fun! (lots of breakaways). Beginning April 2016 at the invista centre, rona pad in Kingston. Once per week on Wed. evenings for 8 weeks, no weekends. Cost: $150. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. 6 7 p.m. Ice time for 8-12 year olds. 7 - 8 p.m. Ice time for teens & young adults.

Pre-registration required by phone. For further information. Contact Steve at 613389-1606. Or e-mail timmyrevell@gmail. com.

Kingston Archery Club - Spring Lessons.

Eight one hour lessons for beginners and advanced beginners, starting April 16 to June 11. At the indoor range at 236 Nelson St. at Princess (St. Luke’s Hall). All equipment is supplied. For more information contact us at info@kingstonarcheryclub. org and to register online go to kingstonarcheryclub.org.

The Brew Pub’s 19th Annual Brewer’s Welly Boot Chuck will take place on Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. The Kingston Brewing Co. Ltd. 34 Clarence St. 613-542-4978. kbrew@cogeco.net.

Get your Feet Wet: Understanding our Wetlands. With wetland specialists Dan Mansell and Angus Norman, March 31 7 p.m. at the Invista Community Centre,

1350 Gardiners Road, Kingston. All are welcome at no cost, donations gratefully accepted. Hosted by Frontenac Stewardship Foundation. For information, bcolman@live.com or 613-483-4033.

King’s Town Players present The Hatmaker’s Wife, a romantic comedy starring Jim Garrard, Cori Schroder, Susan Amos and Christian Milanovic. This sweet and surreal story bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true love itself.Date: March 16-19 and March 23-26, Time: 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Location: Davies Foundation Auditorium, Domino Theatre, 52 Church Street, Kingston. Tickets: $25 adult or $22 student/senior. Available at the door or www.boxofficekingston.com. Contact: 613-583-7529.

Rideau Trail Hike Saturday March 19 Maple Sugar Bush Ramble Level 1, easy pace, 8 km. If nature cooperates, sap will be boiling and you will be tasting! Local syrup for sale along with cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. Depart Canadiana Tire Parking Lot along the Bath Road at 10 am. Gas $2. Leader: Stan 613-5483003.

Quill Lecture Sunday. March 20 2 to 3:30 p.m. Francis MacLachlan, Naval Architect (Retired) Kingston will speak on Kingston’s Tall Ship: The St. Lawrence II. It will be in Goodes Hall Rm 101, 143 Union St. Queen’s University. For more info call 613-549-1910.

Rideau Trail Hike Sunday March 20 Kingston Area Woodland Trail Walk Level 1. “Spring” forward at an easy pace for about 2 hours, followed by optional restaurant lunch to celebrate first Spring day on Daylight Saving Time in 2016. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along the Bath Road at 9:30 am. (EDT) gas $2. Call leader close to date for trailhead meeting arrangements and other details. Leader: Bob 613-544-9222.

The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market is looking for new vendors for the 2016 Market Season. We are hosting a New Vendor Information Session for anyone interested on Thursday, March 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Employment Center in Sharbot Lake.

Travelogue – Small Group Adventures Wednesday March 23, 1:30 p.m. Get upclose and personal with your planet in a way you’d never manage on your own.

Support local communities and make the world a little bit better for everyone. Free seminar (registration required: 613.548.7810, the Seniors Association).

Location: Isabel Bader Centre Screening Room.

The Bath Gardening Club and Horticultural Society will meet at St.John’s Hall in Bath on Monday, March 21 at 2 p.m.

Leslie Nasmith, a local horticulturalist, will speak on Container Gardening. Visitors welcome. Further details at www. bathgardeningclub.com.

Quill Lecture Sunday, March 20 2 to 3:30 p.m. Francis MacLachlan, Naval Architect (Retired) Kingston will speak on Kingston’s Tall Ship: The St. Lawrence II. It will be in Goodes Hall Rm 101, 143 Union St. Queen’s University. For more info call 613 549-1910.

Kingston Orchid Society 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, Onwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Learn about growing exotic orchids - it’s fun, easy, fascinating! Monthly meetings, discussion and speakers. Please join us and enjoy our display table of flowering orchids. This month: Repotting your orchid.

The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Ruth Blair, a professional genealogist from Oakville, will speak on “Researching Your Irish Family History From This Side of the Pond”. Visitors welcome. Details - www.ogs.on.ca/kingston.

Collins Bay & District Horticultural Society, Our next meeting is Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Our meetings are held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road, just east of Coronation Boulevard.

Our website is www.collinsbayhorticulturalclub.com.

Homemade Soup & Sandwich Lunch Friday March 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St Paul’s Parish hall. Corner of Queen & Montreal Streets. Admission $5 Dessert $1.

Kingston Shrine Club Roast Beef Dinner March 18 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $ 15. Children 10 years and under $8. To be held at the Shrine Club 3260 Princess St at Collins Bay Road.

Woodland Foraging for Edible Plants with Barbara Roch, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by Ontario Woodlot Association (Limestone Chapter) followed by the AGM. Cataraqui Conservation Outdoor Centre at 1641 Perth Road, Kingston.

Cost: $5 donation for non-OWA members. For information: owalimestone@ gmail.com or 613-373-9334. Also visit www.ontariowoodlot.com.

Ham dinner March 20 at the Golden Links Hall Harrrowsmith, 4:30 to 6 p.m. cost $13. for info call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs.

Bath Legion at Millhaven - Friday, March 18 - Lunch at the Legion, Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 - Euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m., Monday March 21 - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play. ‎Wednesday, March 23 - Legion Breakfast. Come out for good food. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everybody welcome 39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, March 18. Music by Red Rose Express (Easter Dance) at Matt’s Place, Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual. Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12 ($10 for members).

Saturday March 19 at 7.30 pm Magic Moments: The Best of Burt Bacharach & Hal David. A celebration of the great music of the most successful song writing team in music pop history. RCHA Club 193 Ontario Street. Tickets $20 - may be purchased in person, or by phone with a credit card. Phone 613542-8152 after 3 p.m.: or at the door, if available.

Welcoming Refugees to Kingston Friday March 18, 1:30 p.m. Join special guest speaker Ruth Noordegraaf, Kingston Immigration Partnership, at the Seniors Association’s 39th Annual General Meeting. Also Board reports, election of new Board, and refreshments. The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., 613.548.7810.

Sunday Brunch March 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Seniors Centre is serving up a delicious Sunday Brunch. Bring your friends – order eggs any way, bacon, yogurt, fruit, specialty breads, and more. $10/person at the door. 56 Francis St. The ANAF invites everyone to their Maui Party. Saturday, March 19. Tropical dress welcome. Enjoy a pound of wings & fries 5 to 7 p.m. $ 10.00 per person .DJ to follow. Call 613-549 -7597. 317 Gore Rd. RCL Br 631 - Friday Mar 18 7-11pm Showman’s Karoeke come out and sing, dance, or have fun just listening and enjoy the evening. Sat Mar 19 1-5pm. Music by Chuck Daoust, come out and enjoy music lovers charge $5 Support the Legion. Info 613-3896605 Sunday Mar 20 Big Euchre 100% payout Reg noon to 12:34, play 1 p.m. $10 per person Bring your own partner.

Proclamation of the Gospels and Acts at Trinity United Church, Elginburg. March 18, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Listeners welcome. Interested readers please contact Kim (613) 542 0605mailto:0605/bktolls@hotmail.com for a time and scripture verses.

Legion 560 - Thursday, Mar. 17 St. Patrick’s Day - Entertainment all day beginning with Brian Flynn from noon to 3 and Shirley Skinner from 3 to 6 maybe longer.

Everyone welcome and no cover. Friday, March 18 Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome. Saturday, March 19 Smith and Brady will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome.

The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members. We meet Thursday, March 24 9:30 am to 3 p.m and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church St in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome.

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Letter to the editor: Councillor’s numbers not accurate Re: (Case for bridge makes sense), March 03/16 With all due respect to Councillor Ryan Boehme, his numbers for the third crossing don’t match the information provided in the latest Report to the council regarding the bridge that many people doubt its necessity. Mr. Boehme believes the “ total cost of the bridge is approximately $120 million”, which I believe to be inaccurate. In fact the Kingston City Report to Council Number 15-268 states that the bridge’s updated price tag will be unknown until the third crossing

“financial plan” is prepared. Therefore the previous $120 million (excluding applicable taxes), which was estimates in 2011 dollars is not reliable and I believe the following costs also are ignored by Mr. Boehme: 1- Land cost for at least 6 properties on the west side of the bridge.

2- Widening road costs mainly because the bridge impact including Gore Road on the east side, Counter Boulevard from Sir John A MacDonald to Princess Street, and the Wellington Street extension on the west side.

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3- Noise mitigation cost in neighbourhoods surrounding the bridge.

4- Green house gas emission cost due to trip increase on both side of the river, which the Ontario Government is attempting to price (cap & trade program).

In fact the Report number 12-155 mentions that the traffic volume in “mid-town area” including “Concession Street” and “Leroy Grant Drive” in the west side will increase by 25% and “Point St. Mark neighbourhood” in the east side by over 180%! There is no doubt that the costs for dealing with mitigation measures are unknown and should be included in the bridge price tag.

Mr. Boehme believes that two thirds of the bridge cost will be covered by Federal and Provincial Government funding. However, the report indicates that grants will make only 50 per cent of the funding (Report 15268, Page 89) which in reality is taxpayer money. At the end of the day this project will cost Kingstonians hundreds of millions dollars, not only the $20 million that the Pittsburgh District Councillor is trying to sell.

Several city councillors and writers have opposed the construction of the bridge, which encourages urban sprawl on the east side, diverts traffic from downtown towards big box stores and increases traffic between east and west of the city contradicting the city’s’ efforts to cut green house gas emission.

Although I understand the Councillor’s efforts to meet his campaign promises, I believe providing essential services on the east side of the river, rehabilitating and resurfacing Kingston’s roads, mitigating the sewer overflow water which is on occasion dumped into the lake, and investing in affordable housing in downtown Kingston to reduce workforce car dependency are more important priorities than the third crossing. It is time that our Mayor and City Councillors consider alternative options by consulting public and experts from Queen’s University before spending up to $7.45 million (Report 15-268) more money to get this project shovel ready when it might not be deemed “shovel worthy” federally (CBC Jan. 21/16).

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News – Making a difference: that is the goal of the Social Justice Club at Lord Strathcona Public School and just four months it has already raised over $1,000.

The club includes 30 students in Grades 2 to 6 and aims to raise funds for Free the Children, an organization that works to enable and empower youth to be agents of change. Teacher Becky Casutt started the group in September after doing a similar activity with her own class last year.

“I saw how inspired my kids were last year and how much they loved helping others. I wanted to allow other kids to feel that inspiration too,” she explained. “We want to encourage them to give back and teach them that they can make a difference. I think this group can do that.”

Last year, Casutt’s class raised funds through a pancake day at the school and in the end they donated more than $475 to help a community in Sierra Leone get clean water, goats and chicks.

This year, students wanted to do more and they set a goal of $1,000 to help families with medical and sanitation needs.

Together the students chose a different fundraiser for each month and they included a bake sale, a ‘silent’ day, selling rafiki bracelets and a hot chocolate day on March 8.

“They planned it all and came up with the suggestions,” said Casutt. “And now they have raised $1,030, which is so great to see.”

For Grade 6 student Hannah Gwynne-Timothy, joining the Social Justice Club was an easy decision and she has enjoyed each activity and learning about the cause.

“In some countries there is a lot of child slavery that is still happening and I was really surprised to learn that,” she said. “A lot of kids don’t have the rights that we do and they are less fortunate than us. We should be helping them if we can.”

She hopes that by doing fundraisers around the school, other students will want to get involved, which helps them raise even more money.

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“I think it is really important to help others if we can, especially kids,” she said. “I really like the idea of changing the world and I know we are just doing small things at the school, but I am the type of person who really wants to make a difference.”

Students in the club also attended WE Day this year, a celebration that brings students together to celebrate their fundraising efforts and encourage them to do more.

So what’s next for the Social Justice Club?

“Free the Children wants kids to raise globally and then do something locally,” said Casutt. “For our local contribution students want to help collect items for incoming refugees, so that is what we are doing next.”

The fundraising is already making a difference at the school level and members of the group hope that difference can extend to the whole school and even the community.

“It is a wonderful thing to do and helping other people is easy. It helps them, but it also helps you become a better person,” said Karys Babcock, a Grade 6 student at the school. “If the whole school did it, we could make our school even better and maybe inspire other schools too.”

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By Hollie Pratt-Campbell

News - There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about Kingston becoming “the most sustainable city in Canada”, but what does that really mean and how can average people help achieve this goal?

The organization Sustainable Kingston hopes to provide answers to these these questions and solutions as to how local organizations can reduce their carbon footprint through a new program called Green Economy Kingston.

Made possible through the organization Sustainability CoLab, as well as a grant from the Trillium Foundation, Green Economy Kingston will work with businesses and organizations to find economic advantage by lowering their carbon footprints.

“Any business or organization can join but on an impact level we’re of course looking for some of the larger emitters in Kingston,” explains program manager Liam Conway.

He adds, however, that while various public institutions in Kingston have larger footprints than the typical small retail outlet, there

are benefits to joining the program regardless of the organization’s size.

“For a small business it might be about improving your brand on environmental performance, whereas for a larger business it might be more about the cost savings from reduced energy consumption.”

Member organizations will be provided with software that will help them to measure their carbon footprints, incorporating everything from a facility’s carbon emissions to how employees commute to and from work.

“Once they understand their footprint we provide them with resources that help them to lower those footprints,” Conway explains.

The resources will come from a database of 30-40 projects, which incorporates savings plans related to electricity, natural gas, transportation and more.

“As an organization goes through the process of implementing those projects or considering to implement them, they can look back on the data and see what the impact was on their carbon footprint through the software,” says Conway.

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Kingston on an annual basis so the organization can measure the success of the program.

The long-term goal is for Green Economy Kingston to become completely self-sufficient, with membership fees covering the vast majority of the costs. Conway says similar initiatives have successfully done so in other Ontario communities such as Waterloo; once this goal is achieved, the organization will be in a position to focus on more long-term targets. “[At that point], our members will set either a 10 or 20 year greenhouse gas reduction target,” Conway explains. “So it promotes that accountability and encourages our members to really work toward that goal over a longer term.”

Those who work with businesses and organizations who may potentially be a good fit for Green Economy Kingston, and others interested in the climate action movement in Kingston gathered at the program’s official launch, which took place Thursday, March 10 in the Grandview Room at the Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel. The event featured networking opportunities with other sustainContinued on page 17

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When is a worthy cause worthy of a rental break from City Hall?

News – The city is, once again, bending its own rules by allowing the free rental of a municipal building in order to support a worthy cause.

In a close 7-5 vote, council agreed to waive $1,194 in fees to allow organizers to rent the Sail Room of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour for a Spring Fundraising Craft Sale. Proceeds from the Saturday, April 23 event are to benefit the Partners in Mission Food Bank.

It wasn’t the amount that concerned some politicians but the precedent it could set.

Mayor Bryan Paterson spoke against

the fee waiver, noting it could set a “double standard.”

“There is an issue of fairness here,” he said during the March 1 debate. “How do we say no to the next group that comes forward?”

Council was told that an individual was behind the free rental request, not the food bank itself.

“I think we need to show support for individuals,” said Coun. Mary Rita Holland, who supported the waiver motion.

While councillors support the worthy cause and sympathize with the financial predicament of community groups, they were openly divided over giving a rentfree break while other groups are routinely

asked to pay.

“It’s always a gut wrenching decision because they are always great causes. And it’s always very challenging to say no,” explained Mayor Paterson.

He cautioned that other individuals or groups could seek similar treatment, which would put a strain on municipal revenues.

“My office gets requests for this all the time, but we have to have a level playing field.”

City staff say fees are charged for the use of all civic facilities, from arenas to meeting rooms, which can only be waived through a specific motion of council. The lost revenues will be covered through a

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ability-minded individuals and organizations, along with speakers including Mayor Bryan Patterson and Mike Morrice of Sustainability CoLab. “Our ability to create practical, efficient and economical solutions to address the challenges of climate change is critical to our success as a smart and livable city,” said Mayor Paterson in a press release. “Sustainable Kingston’s Green Economy Kingston program is a great initiative

to engage and assist organizations to take action on climate change. We all play a role in combating climate change and collectively we can make a difference.”

Sustainable Kingston is a non-profit organization that supports our community so that Kingston can achieve its vision of becoming Canada’s most sustainable city. The organization facilitates, connects and educates in order to drive initiatives as described in our city’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). To learn more, visit the Sustainable Kingston website.

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While council has maintained a strict policy over the years to not waive rental fees, it has relaxed the rules on several occasions.

Just last December, council voted unanimously on a staff recommendation to waive $7,569 in fees to allow the Salvation Army free use of the Sail Room at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as a week-long distribution centre for its Christmas food hamper program because its usual location at the Princess of Wales Own Regiment was unavailable.

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The city itself waived $43,000 in municipal rental fees to allow skaters to practice at the Invista Centre when Kingston hosted the Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships in January 2015.

A similar waiver was granted when Kingston hosted the Scotties Tournament of Hearts curling competition in 2013.

And, Queen’s Hockey Helps the Homeless will get a financial break to use the Invista Centre ice pads this month on the condition it donate $5,000 to the city-backed ProKids charity.

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News – 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 report.

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“You can sum it up in one word – excellent.

There were no issues of non-compliance,” said Utilities Kingston president and CEO Jim Keech.

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Keech presented the 2015 water and sewage treatment report to council March 1 prior to submitting them to the Ontario environment ministry. The annual outcome has become so routine that even councillors didn’t have much to say about the good news report.

Kingston currently treats about 27 million cubic meters of water every year, and must have lab testing done on over 2,000 water samples throughout the year.

Keech says there were about nine occasions last year when potential red flags were raised about water samples with higher than normal levels of coliform bacteria. But, in all cases, he says the samples were deemed faulty. “There were some occasions with suspect sample results, but when it was re-tested it came back fine. Generally it’s either error in taking the sample, it gets contaminated, or a laboratory sample.”

Utilities Kingston, which is owned by the city, operates two main plants on the shores of Lake Ontario - King Street Water Treatment Plant and Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in the west end - plus the Cana well water treatment supply near Kingston Mills.

The two main facilities provide about 66,000 cubic meters of treated water every day to the city’s 124,000 thirsty residents. If those numbers are broken down further, the average metered use is 225 litres a day per person, about the same as 2014 levels, compared with the Canadian average

of 251 litres a day per person. Tap water usage includes drinking, bathing, laundry, plus other seasonal activities such as washing the car or watering the lawn.

Despite the utility’s overwhelming confidence in the quality of the municipal water supply, getting people to drink from the tap remains a matter of choice. Many people still prefer bottled water.

“Part of it is obviously personal preference and convenience. One of the things we’ve tried to do is install water fountains in municipal facilities where people can fill up their personal water containers,” Keech explained.

He added: “The quality of water is excellent and we think the taste is very good. If people haven’t tried it in a while I’d advise them to do so.”

The same 114-page mandatory compliance report also identified the city’s enhanced efforts in treating household sewage.

There are still occasions, however, when untreated sewage must be pumped directly into local waterways, a process known as a bypass.

The Ravensview sewage treatment plant recorded 11 sewage bypasses in 2015 – ranging from 30 minutes to 12 hours in duration - mainly due to periods of heavy rainfall which makes it nearly impossible to handle the surge of waste water. The west end Cataraqui Bay sewage treatment plant recorded three bypasses - ranging from three hours to eight hours for each incident – all due to planned Hydro One power outages near the plant.

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The decision was relayed quietly to CFB Kingston on March 3.

“They (IRCC) sent us word that the system they have in place is handling the 25,000 refugees that they have brought in,” explained Captain Jennifer Faubert, Public Affairs Officer at CFB Kingston.

In late November, nearly 500 personnel were asked to relocate in order to ac-

commodate possible incoming refugee families. They vacated a number of selfcontained units that included laundry facilities, common areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, making room for approximately 600-900 refugees.

Shortly thereafter, Emergency and Measures Assistance Teams (EMAT) and the Red Cross brought in equipment to set up a mini clinic and reception areas on the base; now that equipment is being packed up and moved out.

“Now, EMAT will come back and pick up their equipment and the Red Cross is already tearing down their set ups,” said Captain Faubert. “We are moving the messes back so they can be

functional again and personnel will be moving back into suitable quarters over the next couple weeks.”

According to the Government of Canada, 26,166 Syrian refugees have arrived in Canada since Nov. 4. There are 260 communities across Canada welcoming refugees, including Kingston.

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News – Parking in downtown Kingston is expected to be a little more challenging this summer.

The 272-space Hanson garage on Brock Street, the city’s second biggest municipal parking structure, is slated to get a $1 million facelift.

The four-storey Hanson garage, constructed in the 1960s, is showing its age.

It will undergo extensive repairs; concrete and masonry restoration, structural steel improvements, joint sealant and repairs, repair or replacement of the waterproof membrane and parking deck drainage, plus the installation of selfharm barriers.

The city was initially going to wait a few more years to undertake the repairs and safety improvements but decided to fast-track the work in 2016 due to the pending loss of municipal parking spaces in other areas of the downtown.

“The pending closure of surface lots in the North Block area due to impending developments will reduce the public parking supply for a period of time, until new and/or replacement supply can be constructed and made available for use,” said a report by Denis Leger, commissioner of public facilities.

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New Providence Care building progressing on time and on budget

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News – The grand opening may be more than a year away, but work on the new Providence Care development on King Street is progressing quickly.

“There is paint on the walls and flooring and carpet down and it is coming to life,” said Krista Wells Pearce, director of development and planning for Providence Care at a community open house about the project on March 5 at City Hall.

This is the third open house that Providence Care has held since construction began in May 2014 and according to Wells Pearce, the events are about more than just updating the community.

“We want to make sure that the community understands that it is their hospital,” she said. “The community has fundraised and the city has helped significantly. The hospital will serve the community and region and we want everyone to feel like it is theirs.”

The new 620,000 square foot hospital will house 270 individual patient rooms and will feature state of the art equipment including in room lifts. These lifts will allow patients to be transferred from their bedside into the washroom facilities attached to each room with ease.

“We will be the first hospital in Ontario to have these ceiling lifts,” explained Wells Pearce. “It will benefit staff in terms of potential back injuries and it will also make life easier for the patients.”

In addition to the ceiling lifts, Providence Care has worked to incorporate elements that will allow patients to feel like they are in a normal, homelike environment. These elements include a dining room in each wing, outdoor courtyards adjacent to each wing with lake and park views, healing gar-

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“Operable windows are relatively uncommon in Ontario hospitals,” explained Wells Pearce. “The windows maximize the view and they are also able to open in the spring and fall.

We want patients to be able to get fresh air, but also the smells of the grass being cut or hear the sound of the birds outside because that is what is normal and we want to make sure our patients can experience that.”

The hospital is progressing on schedule with the Heritage Wing already 90 per cent complete. Construction is expected to wrap up in November of 2016 with the keys being handed over to Providence Care on November 30. Patients and staff from St. Mary’s of the Lake and the existing Mental Health Services will move into the facility by late April 2017 with grand opening celebrations planned for the summer of 2017.

The project is also moving along on budget and Wells Pearce estimates that 80 per cent of the budget has been used at this point. Approximately 1.1 million labour hours have gone into the project so far with about 500 workers on site daily; given the abnormally warm winter, crews were able to work well into December this past year.

“The weather helped push elements of the building like masonry ahead of schedule,” said Wells Pearce. “It was great because last winter they lost time because it was too cold and now they were able to make up for that.”

Those in attendance at the open house were happy to hear about the project and its progression and many were excited to see it coming to life. Staff members are also getting excited,

especially when they see elements they helped design coming to life.

“We are now seeing elements we helped design two years ago and seeing those actually materialize is very exciting,” said Wells

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The policy was years in the making and was put together by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Working Group (SAPRWG) and the Implementation Team on Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence.

“It was an extensive consultation program that has been ongoing,” explained Ann Tierney, vice-provost and dean of student affairs at Queen’s University. “The university has had an harassment and discrimination policy for some time, but the government, in its legislation, asked us to develop a policy that specifically addresses the issue of sexual violence and students.”

The new policy works to provide clarity and defines terms like sexual violence and consent, but it also provides a framework for sexual violence awareness, education, training and prevention for the university.

Queen’s has already been working on the education and awareness side of the policy and even addressed the issue at orientation last September.

“We want to start the education right when students come to campus and last September we actually had a speaker come and address our entire first year class and talk about her experiences of sexual violence,” explained Tierney.

“She spoke to them about issues of consent and healthy relationships. It was very well received.”

In addition to the policy, Queen’s will be recruiting an individual to fill the role of sexual violence prevention and response coordinator.

This coordinator will help implement the policy, but will also be a concrete and consistent source for students.

“What is really important is that the univer-

sity will have one place that students can go to and get all the information they need,” said Tierney. “We will also provide other services they made need through that, but they will have one office where they can go to get all the help and advice they need.”

Tierney added that many of the things the policy addresses were already being done at Queen’s but this collective policy allows all of that to be put together in one place.

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The policy also addresses the needs of those who have experienced sexual violence on campus and the steps that may need to be taken following that violence.

“It outlines our commitment to anyone who has experienced sexual violence and the support we provide in terms of counselling or academic accommodation that is necessary,” said Tierney. “We take all of this very seriously and

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News –For the past five years, the Kingston and Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC) has been working with Utilities Kingston and the City of Kingston to conserve energy through provincial assistance programs and housing retrofits.

These efforts have significantly impacted both KFHC and their tenants and on March 7, Minister of Energy, Bob Chiarelli travelled to Kingston to recognize that impact.

“It is very, very clear that this community has its act together and it is very impressive,” said Chiarelli. “I am pleased to be here to recognize Kingston and Frontenac Housing Corporation as

well as Utilities Kingston for their tremendous leadership and what they are accomplishing in this city.”

Minister Chiarelli was invited to tour a newly retrofitted townhouse as well as two apartments in a building on Conacher Drive to see the changes for himself. The energy retrofits, made possible by a partnership with Utilities Kingston, impact hundreds of individual and family residences owned by KFHC and include new energy efficient windows, lighting, home appliances, air conditioners and furnaces.

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Together, KFHC and Utilities Kingston were able to earn $250,000 in incentives through the saveONenergy program and they have also

worked together to help low-income electricity consumers take advantage of the Ontario Electricity Support Program.

MPP for Kingston and the Islands, Sophie Kiwala, was also on hand to recognize the work of both companies. She praised their conservation efforts and added that between 2011 and 2014, the Kingston community saved enough energy to power 5,714 average homes for an entire year.

“KFHC’s retrofits are proactive and forward thinking,” she said. “Their successes have made them a leader in energy conservation and these accomplishments help Kingston move towards the goal of being the most sustainable city in Canada.”

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Sleepless Goat closes its doors The Sleepless Goat Cafe announced on its Facebook page March 9 that the local institution has closed its doors.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share with you news about our business closure,” said the post.

“The Goat has been an institution in Kingston for over 20 years, and has been a diamond in the rough and an integral part of the vibrant downtown community.”

The cafe served as not only a place to get coffee or a meal, but also to take in small concerts and view local artwork on the walls.

“Together we’ve heard great musicians, enjoyed beautiful artwork, tasty, healthy food and a place where minds and hearts could meet,” read the statement.

“Despite our valiant efforts and managing to stay open through many difficult times, it appears we’ve come to an end. Know that we did our very best, and that this is a deep and profound loss for us, just like we know it will be for you.

Thank you for your love and support over the years. Getting to know

you and serve you has been an honour.”

The statement was signed by “the Goats.”

The Sleepless Goat Café Workers’ Cooperative, affectionately known as The Goat, was first established 1993. In 1999, it became a workers’ cooperative. That year, the workers bought the restaurant from the previous owners. It was the first time that had happened in Canada.

“It’s a unique place with positive vibes,” wrote Kingston Heritage columnist Mark Bergin in a 2013 article. “I’m fascinated by its working structure and social consciousness.

Oh, and the food is great.”

The Goat was also known for providing meals for those in need, serving up complimentary soup to those unable to pay for it themselves, no questions asked.

A total of 11 workers lost their jobs with the closure.

The restaurant functionally closed as of Wednesday, March 9, and officially closed Sunday, March 13. A send-off party was held on the Friday night.

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Mother Nature is giving maple syrup producers shudders this year.

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ah Gibbons of the Gibbons Family Farm in Frankville, which hosts the Gibbons Maple Sugar House and Museum. “We’ve had a very warm week, which usually indicates the end of a season.”

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For sap to run, temperatures need to be about -5 C at night and +5 C during the day.

This spring has offered maple syrup producers huge challenges, as there haven’t been many cycles of the right temperatures.

It’s an unusual season for maple syrup farmers.

“Every season is unique,” said Gibbons.

“What’s unique about this year is that the beginning of the season looks much like the usual end of a season.”

She said that this year’s odd weather could mean lower production. A lot depends on the weather in the near future.

“A week ago it was minus 20,” said Gibbons.

“Five days later is was plus 12. It went from very January-like temperatures to mid-April temperatures in a week.”

Even tapping the trees provided challenges for maple farmers this year.

On the Gibbons farm, tapping began on February 20. The ideal tapping time is when the low temperatures are around -4 C and the high is around zero.

“It took a long time to get the tapping done,” said Gibbons. “We were very much juggling with the cold weather. In those last two weeks of Febru-

ary, whenever the temperature was between -4 degrees and zero, we went to the bush.

Then it was minus twenty, followed by a lot of freezing rain.”

She said that the maple syrup tapping took place at the same time as ice was falling from the trees, after the freezing rain.

“We had to be careful to tap during the appropriate temperatures, in order to be ready,” said Gibbons. “The season came overnight, and then came warm weather.”

All of this means that the length of time sap flows, and, thus, the quantity, could be down this year, and that would mean lower supplies of maple syrup. That’s a nightmare scenario for lovers of the sweet Canadian delicacy.

Gibbons explained that the trees release sap naturally, so the pace of production cannot be forced or hurried. A temperature fluctuation from below zero to above is required in order to harvest the maple sap.

“In winter, excess sap and food are stored in the tree’s roots in the ground,” said Gibbons. “When spring arrives and the ground thaws, the sap rises up the trunk.”

At night, when the temperature dips below freezing again, the sap returns to the ground.

The next day, as the temperature rises above freezing, the cycle repeats itself.

“Once the temperature stops going below zero, the sap does not go back to the roots in the ground,” said Gibbons. “The sap remains in the branches and it starts to produce the buds. When the sap reaches the branches, it changes flavour.”

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again, maple syrup producers have to be cautious.

“If the trees have gone to bud, it’s not favourable to syrup production,” she said. “It’s no longer got that sweet maple taste. Once budding starts, it takes away the sweet flavour.”

At this point, farmers must watch for budding and they have to regularly test the flavour.

There’s a science and an art to maple syrup production. The folks at the Gibbons Farm take great pride in their work.

“Maple syrup is so Canadian,” said Gibbons. “I’m proud to be Canadian and live in this great country. Being at the farm allows me to be in touch with visitors from around the world. When they come to Canada, of course they want to learn about maple syrup.

It’s an opportunity to showcase our country to visitors.”

She said she also believes in eating locally-produced products whenever possible. In the off-season, she takes the family farm’s wares to farmers’ markets in Brockville and Gananoque.

Those in the maple business know that their product not only tastes good, but it’s got health benefits galore.

A person’s choice of sweetener can lead to beneficial or detrimental effects on the body.

For most sweeteners, the results aren’t favourable for health. Not so for maple syrup, with its myriad of health benefits.

Research conducted at the University of Tokyo in 2011 and published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry found that maple syrup helps to promote a healthy liver.

Not many sweets can point to such positive research.

According to information from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, maple syrup contains more than 50 antioxidants, which help fight the negative effects of free radicals in our system. Maple syrup has the same, and more, antioxidants than red wine, flax seeds, and berries. These antioxidants act as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents.

Darker maple syrup has higher levels of antioxidants.

Further information from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada indicates that maple syrup contains a wealth of polyphenols.

“Not all sweeteners are created equal,” according to Dr. Navindra Seeram, who teaches at the University of Rhode Island. “When choosing a sweetener, pure maple syrup may be a better choice because of the range of antioxidant compounds not found in other sweeteners.”

The sweet stuff also contains significant amounts of manganese, zinc, and riboflavin.

In addition to maple syrup, the Gibbons Family Farm produces such delicacies as maple butter, cinnamon maple butter, maple jelly, maple sugar candy, maple herbal tea, and other treats.

The Gibbons farm, located at 41 Leacock Road in Frankville, off Highway 29, northwest of Kingston, hosts special maple-themed events in the spring. Although the farm is open from 9 to 4 p.m. daily throughout the year, this time of year is a great time to visit.

They’re hosting Maple Saturdays on March 19 and 26, and April 2 and 9.

They feature maple taffy-making (on snow), walking tours of the maple bush, demonstrations of a modern wood-fired evaporator boiling the sap, and taste-testing of sample syrup and maple products like maple cotton candy.

There is no admission to the farm, but maple products are available for purchase on site.

There are also pancake breakfasts from 8 a.m. until noon at the Anglican Parish of Kitley Church Hall in Frankville. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 12 years of age. It’s free for kids 5 and under.

On two of the Maple Saturdays, you’ll find extra treats at the Gibbons farm.

On March 26, it’s Parrot Partner Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parrot Partner is a parrot rescue organization that will have several parrots available to pose for pictures with visitors.

On April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Winds Ranch from Westport will be on site at

the Gibbons Family Farm with a petting zoo and pony rides ($3 per ride).

For more information about Gibbons Family Farm, call 613-275-2893, email mail@

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How accessible is accessible on Frontenac Islands?

News: Spring is definitely in the air, the ice is gone from most sidewalks and I can finally lift my head up and look about rather than down in an effort to avoid falling. As Frontenac Islands appointed representative, to the Frontenac County Accessibility Committee, it certainly is high time for me to get out and about and have a look at how good a job the islands do with the whole “accessibility for persons with disabilities concept” . And, can I do it on my own? That’s the key for me. What will I confront to make that impossible now that spring is here…..

You would not believe how much I have learned in just a short while about accessible doors, desks, step height, railings, ramps, mail boxes, widths and heights, washroom sizes and amenities. Personally I regularly confront difficult sidewalks, steps, inaccessible buildings, impossible washrooms, lack of railings, and few chairs to stop and rest, along with a lack of closed cir-

cuit and audio visual systems at some meetings.

The need for rest areas (inside buildings, and outside) that include chairs, benches, protection from the elements, washrooms and handicap parking is essential and, last but not least, recognition of importance of service animals to their owners.. And then there is the ferry…. . where accessibility is under intense scrutiny as the EA process for a larger ferry continues … . Personally my issues include balance and breathing as compared to the more difficult issues that confront many others with disabilities, when it comes to accessibility.

Wolfe Island has a long and exciting history. The buildings in the village of Marysville for the most part have been there for many years and are representative of that history. And, where possible, some business owners and operators and organizations have added feature such as ramps, railings, doors and washroom features to their facilities to make them somewhat accessible.

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The Township recognizes the importance of accessibility for Economic Development and more recent municipal properties have included accessible features. They include the Information Centre, the Library, the emergency services and paramedic apartment in Marysville, Howe Island’s Emergency Services Building, and other facilities. The WI Medical Clinic was built to standards and with a ramp, and accessible washroom.

Churches and hall owners have made some changes.. Village businesses have made efforts. However major changes are costly and complicated. Within the community some home owners have taken advantage of grants available for home accessibility renovations.

During the long 7-month period with a small ferry resulting in long waits, with fewer visitors and tourists causing a major decline in economic development and in tourism, so important to Wolfe Island, and Cape Vincent NY (WI’s Horne’s Point ferry), and to Kingston for that matter, and is it any wonder…?

There was lots of time to think about accessibility and what it was like not to have it… Now as Frontenac Islands Council considers municipal roads, sidewalks , cycling areas, beaches, trails, ramps, railings, door ways, public halls, services, transportation, distances to facilities during annual budget deliberations, are all being looked at with a new awareness? And is it a perfect opportunity?

June 2015 marked the 10th Anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) which set out a goal of making Ontario accessible by 2025 . At the recent meeting of the Frontenac County

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Queen Street are closed for Homestead’s two proposed 20-storey residential high rise buildings.

The city has hired Golder Associates Limited, the same engineering firm that did a condition assessment on the Hanson garage in 2015, to complete the final design and repair work. Large painted panels have already been removed from the Brock Street side of the Hanson garage, depicting the evolution of Kingston, and the 15 year old art work won’t be coming back.

The millennium paintings are cracked and peeling and will remain in storage until the city can decide what to do with them.

The Hanson project is expected to temporarily displace commuters and shoppers who fill the downtown parking facility daily.

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Mayor Bryan Paterson says council agreed to spend the extra money to help vulnerable people.

“There was an appetite around the council table to be able to address this in a pro-active way.”

Kingston is already raising money to help finance the costly repairs by hiking parking rates in each garage to $1.50 an hour, a move that will generate an additional $240,000 a year.

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Sports - For the first time in more than 20 years, a rep team from the Frontenac Community Arena has made it to the All-Ontario hockey championship finals.

On Friday, March 4 the novice Frontenac Flyers defeated the Bancroft Jets 5-4 in the league’s semi-finals, and now move on to face the Stur-

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“I would say they pass the puck really well, especially for being a young group. That’s usually pretty hard for a novice team, but this group of kids has been taught really well from their coach, Jason Quesnel, to pass the puck and I’d say that’s probably our biggest strength.”

The winning streak comes as a nice boost for the league following the recent disappointing news that the Frontenac Community Arena did not make it into the Kraft Hockeyville finals, despite the best efforts of those involved and the many tweets of support the organization received from the community.

“Hockeyville was kind of a stab in the dark for us,” says Pixley. “We took a chance and we did get a ton of nominations. It is unfortunate we did not get accepted but we’re optimistic again to try again next year and you never know what can happen.”

For now, though, the focus is on winning the championship series against Sturgeon Lake. Pixley’s advice to the team: work hard and play just like they have been.

“They’ve all been really focused and determined this far into the season and we need them just to play their game and work as hard as they can.”

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News – Looks like groundhogs may have been wrong this year; while many of them predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2, meteorologist Dayna Vettese of The Weather Network predicts spring will arrive a bit earlier.

“It will be an earlier spring than we saw last year, that’s for sure,” said Vettese. “We are already feeling it and we are predicting temperatures to continue with the above normal trend that we saw throughout the winter.”

Each season, The Weather Network puts out an advance forecast. They predict the trends for the

season and while they can’t tell you if it will rain on a certain day, they can predict what the season is going to feel like overall.

The forecast is not always perfect, but this past winter, meteorologists were pretty happy with their accuracy.

“The winter forecast we did was fairly accurate,” said Vettese. “We had a very mild December and then once we hit the new year we were expecting near normal or slightly above average temperatures. We did have a couple of cold spells, but nowhere near what we have seen the last few winters.”

The warmer weather was thanks in a large part to a strong El Nino pattern, which is based on

ocean temperature patterns in the Pacific Ocean.

“We get a warming of the water off the coast of South America in El Nino and El Nina we get a cooling of the ocean water off of South America and the Pacific,” explained Vettese. “When we have that happen that actually dictates the weather patterns across North America. El Nino this winter had a big impact in Canada and it helped to moderate and make our temperatures a bit warmer.”

According to Vettese, moving into the summer, the El Nino system will move out and we will enter a more neutral zone before entering a La Nina system at the end of the summer or early fall.

“What we are seeing for eastern Ontario right now is a warm and drier summer too,” she said.

“The last couple of summers weren’t bad, but they weren’t the hottest either, but this summer we expect the warmest temperatures to be centred over the Great Lakes.”

Overall, it appears to be good news for the region weather-wise and Vetesse is looking forward to it.

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The bucking you experienced after shifting to neutral was the result of an engine RPM limiter that shuts off fuel injection to avoid letting the engine over-rev. It is normal. You took all the right actions including turning off the key. However trying to shift an automatic transmission into park while the vehicle is moving will do nothing as the vehicle must be stationary in order for the park lock to engage.

Most late model vehicles now have another failsafe to prevent unintended acceleration. If the engine control computer reads or sees an open throttle and brake pedal application at the same time, it will reduce engine power to allow the vehicle to be brought under the driver’s control. While, from your description, the floor mats were not likely the cause, I’d recommend replacing them with a floor liner from Weathertech or Husky (see weathertech. ca). These thin but durable waterproof liners are custom molded to specific floors of every make and model of vehicle sold in Canada.

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“Hi Brian After discussing my problem with my local Toyota dealer and checking on several blogs on the internet, I have just learned that the Transportation Safety Board does not deal with automobile incidents. My partner suggested turning to you, so here I am.

Recently while travelling on a local city road (in my 2012 Rav4), I approached a red light and began to brake when my car went into an uncontrollable acceleration. I threw the car into neutral, to no avail, stood on the brake, and threw car into park as the car bucked like a bronco, so I turned off the key. Since I did not have any previous knowledge of unintended acceleration, I called my partner who met me and we proceeded to the Toyota dealer. I was asked to fill out an “alleged” (quotes supplied by me) description of the problem, and the service man checked the floor mat, and it lay undisturbed flat on the floor where it was supposed to be. The car floor was dry, my boots were dry, the roads were dry, and there was no frost inside the car. Needless to say, I will not drive that car again. The next day, the service rep listened to my problem and introduced me to the manager who stated that all those problems were related to the floor mat sticking to the accelerator pedal. (Why would Toyota keep installing such a mat if it continued to put customers in such peril?)

Then I turned to the internet and found that a class action lawsuit had been settled in 2014, to the tune of over a billion dollars for the very same problem that I experienced. So far, I have been ignored, insulted and am drawing a blank at finding a solution to my problem.

I was hoping you could help - either putting me in touch with a lawyer who could handle another class action suit, or helping me get in touch with #AI008 some authority or board who was interested in hearing my plea.

better job of protecting the carpeting and the electronics under them in our climate. I can understand your desire not to operate this vehicle any longer but the only option I can see (again in my humble opinion) is to trade it in.

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My review of both Transport Canada and NHTSA (U.S.) databases revealed no active recalls or bulletins for this issue on this model year of RAV4. Yes there are dozens of consumer reports on the web, but just because someone posted something doesn’t necessarily substantiate it. Toyota and most other carmakers are very sensitive to

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News — Although the Rural Mayors Forum of Eastern Ontario is a newcomer to the political scene, its founding members see value in being able to present a united voice on many issues to both Federal and Provincial governments.

Meeting in Sharbot Lake last week, the mayors of 10 rural municipalities discussed a broad range of topics, not the least of which was their place in the grand scheme of things.

“I take off my warden’s cap here,” said host and chair Mayor Frances Smith of Central Frontenac Township. “I represent my community here, not the broad expanse of Frontenac County.

“And we’re not trying to replace the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus . . . God forbid.”

Topics ranged from the costs of policing to such things as why coloured paper isn’t allowed for tax bills.

“For God’s sake, if we don’t have anything better to do than discuss the colour of paper . . . ,” said Smith.

But policing costs were a much more serious matter.

One thing the mayors agreed on was the need to talk to the Province about how its collective bargaining results are causing hardships for rural municipalities who have precious few choices other than the OPP for policing.

The mayors agreed that while the Associa-

tion of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) does represent them, it also represents larger municipalities that have benefitted by switching to OPP from their own police forces (such as Perth).

Led by Smith, the mayors agreed that perhaps the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) might better represent their interests.

“They (OPP) have to start looking at things like transporting prisoners to court using auxiliary constables instead of $110,000 officers,” said Smith. “I think those are the kind of things we can push and we should because if we don’t, nothing will get done.”

“Now is the time for jobs that don’t need to be done by a uniformed officer to be done by somebody else,” said Head, Clara & Maria Mayor Jim Gibson.

Gibson said they’ve looked at creating their own police force but after the experience of Stirling-Rawdon Township, they thought better of it.

“Stirling-Rawdon has its own police force but aspects of the Police Services Act make it more expensive than the OPP,” he said. “For example, there are equipment requirements and officer compensation packages that cost more than the OPP can provide them for.”

Other topics the mayors discussed included waste management options, cell phone towers and high speed internet connections, septic inspections, MPAC data and how accurate it might actually be, and solar farms.

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Whisky Tango Foxtrot tells the story of Kim Baker (Tina Fey) as she goes from a behind-thescenes copywriter to a front line war correspondent in Afghanistan. When her network, desperate for on-air talent, makes the offer to send anyone willing to go to Afghanistan, Kim takes them up on it. Feeling her life is meaningless she decides to blow everything up by heading into a war zone.

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What I love about storytelling is its ability to bring people together. A well-told story allows us to see the world through another’s eyes. We begin to relate, and empathize with their experiences. We gain just a little bit of understanding.

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We see this world through Kim’s eyes, and we gain just a little bit of insight into the craziness, the absurdity and the danger of this world.

It’s a crime to call this film a comedy because it’s so much more. There’s humour to be found in this story, and I think the writers, directors and the cast do an exquisite job of finding it without taking away from the seriousness of the film. It’s funny because life is sometimes funny, just as it’s dramatic and

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: about 1-1/4 hours Baking Time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper 1 lb (500 g) stewing beef, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 1 potato, peeled and cut into small chunks 4 oz (125 g) mushrooms, quartered (about 1-1/2 cups/375 mL) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried thyme and dried rosemary leaves 2 cups (500 mL) stout beer 2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar Half (397 g) pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 Ontario Egg, lightly beaten

Preparation instructions In large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper; add beef and toss to coat.

In large deep pot or Dutch oven, heat 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; add beef and brown. Transfer to bowl.

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Add beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Return beef to pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Spoon 3/4 cup (175 mL) of beef mixture into six individual 1-cup (250 mL) ovenproof ramekin dishes. Allow stew to cool before adding pastry top.

On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick. Cut out 6 circles 1/2-inch (1 cm) larger than the top of the ramekin dishes.

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Cousins brought with them a special gift to Northcote They didn’t need much of an excuse for Aunt Helen and Uncle Herby to ship off my cousins Ronny and Terry to Northcote from Montreal. But rarely did they come in the dead of winter like they did that year. Uncle Herby said measles were raging in the city, and the only way to avoid the boys getting sick from them was to ship them off to Northcote. And so they arrived, and Aunt Helen stayed only long enough to unpack their suitcases and make a trip to Briscoe’s General Store for treats, and then she was back on the train to Montreal.

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Ronny was old enough to go off with us to the Northcote School, but Terry would spend the day at home with Mother. No permission

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Young Terry was considered delicate, whatever that meant. But it gave him extra privileges, which didn’t sit well with his older and rambunctious brother Ronny. Ronny said it was all an act, and Terry could turn a ‘ sick spell’ off and on like a light switch.

Ronny loved going to the Northcote School, and Terry was quite happy at home with Mother, where he had the run of the house, and especially liked helping Mother in the kitchen, doing little jobs like wiping the windowsills. I vowed we had the cleanest windowsills in all of Renfrew County, as all I had to do was tell Mother I was bored and there was nothing to do, and she would tell me to either get a cloth and wipe the windowsills, or get the ball of string and knit a dishcloth. I hated both chores with

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After they had been with us about two days, and after we had redded up the kitchen after supper, the table was cleared for the usual board games we played until it was time to go to bed. Ronny told Terry he couldn’t play Parcheesi because he couldn’t read and he couldn’t count. Terry started to cry and told Mother he didn’t feel well. Needless to say, Ronny said it was just an act, and Terry did that all the time when things didn’t go his way.

Mother took Terry on her lap, and let him look through her scrap books, but nothing seemed to calm him down, and he kept asking “Aunty, itchy me,” which was his way of asking to have his back scratched, which he loved.

Mother raised up his pajama top, and let out a yelp that I was sure they could be heard on the next farm. “Dear Mary and Joseph... it’s the measles. He’s covered with them!”

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They were there alright. There was hardly a square inch that was spared.

Mother immediately phoned Mrs. Beam who everyone in Northcote called before getting old Doctor Murphy to come all the way out from Renfrew. Even over the phone, Mrs. Beam was able to confirm what Mother already expected: Terry had the measles and a good dose of them too!

It took another day for the spots to show on Ronny, and he wasn’t at all pleased, and to say Father was overjoyed was a gross exaggeration. “Come all the way from Montreal and bringing the measles with them. A fine kettle of fish.”

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Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers: Bev Street and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON Corner of Hwy. 15 S and Bay Rd (4 miles south of Smiths Falls) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See our website for ALL info, details and pictures. www.streetfleamarket.net

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Try your hand at clay shooting, rifle or pistol, 50 cents per shot. Breakfast, all day canteen, draws, displays, buy, sell, trade.

For information: Lynn 613-925-3408. laholmes@truespeed.ca

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Find Your Parish’s Easter Schedule Here ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL

279 Johnson St. Kingston • 613-546-5521

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 11:00 AM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS 3:00 PM - PASSION OF THE LORD 7:00 PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS

TUESDAY MARCH 22, 2016 MASS OF CHRISM - 7:30 PM

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 EASTER VIGIL - 8:00 PM

EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016 MASS AT 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM AND 7:30 PM

HOLY THURSDAY,MARCH 24, 2016 MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER - 7:00 PM

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EDITH RANKIN MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH 4080 BATH ROAD, just west of Collins Bay

March 24 to 27, 2016 Good Friday, 10:00 Meditations and Music

by Handel/Bohm, St. John’s Passion

Holy Saturday, between 8 - 12 Prayer Vigil Easter Sunday, 10:00 Word & Sacrament

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Good Friday (10:30am) Easter Sunday: Sunrise, 8:30am Sunday Service, 10:30am Location: 183 Weller Ave.

ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL KING AND JOHNSON ST.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER MASS SCHEDULE PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 SATURDAY- 5:00 PM SUNDAY- 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM AND 7:30 PM

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Thursday March 24 Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Choral Eucharist and Institution of the Lord’s Supper With Washing of Feet

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Friday March 25 Saturday March 26 Sunday March 27 Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Day 11:00am Liturgy of the 8:00pm Great Vigil 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Cross, preceded by of Easter, Book of Common Prayer Procession of the Cross with Holy Baptism, 10:30am Choral from St. Paul’s Church, Confirmation, and Choral Eucharist with Queen Street at 10am Eucharist brass

Visit our website! wwwStGeorgesCathedral.ca • 613-548-4617

STORRINGTON PASTORAL CHARGE Maundy Thursday – March 24 at Inverary United – 7:00 pm Good Friday – March 25 at Battersea United – 10:00 am Easter Sunday – March 27 Easter Sunrise Service – at Gilmour Point followed by breakfast at Battersea United – 7:30 am Easter Sunday Battersea United – 9:15 am Inverary United – 11:15 am Inverary United Church

4681 Latimer Road, Inverary (613) 353-2727

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Metroland Media is a communication company built on a strong history of providing the news to Ontario’s door steps for over 100 years. In this ever growing industry we have continued to evolve, allowing us to become the industry leaders. Flyers, magazines, trade shows, digital advertising and distribution is a snapshot of our companies breadth. If you are looking for a dynamic company built on a strong history within your community, look no further.

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing, related field or 3+ years in Sales • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • A valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

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Weigh Scale Clerk Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment? We are a local Construction Company looking for a Weigh Scale Clerk. This is a seasonal position based at our Battersea Ontario location.

Primary Responsibilities: • Weighing inbound and outbound trucks on scale • Enter appropriate data into computer to print customer tickets • Collect COD’s and process payments • Radio communication with truck drivers and loader operators to ensure proper material and weights are loaded on customer trucks • Dispatch customer orders as required to meet delivery schedules • Answer phones and assist with walk in customers • Clerical duties such as filing and maintaining customer records • Support office staff and manager as required • Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Safety oriented • Basic computer skills • Ability to multi task and prioritize work load • Superior accuracy and analytical skills • Accounting or Bookkeeping experience is an asset • Experience with Wintik software preferred but not required • Valid driver’s license This positon may also provide coverage to other locations as needed.

Please submit your resume by 4:00 pm March 30, 2016 to: careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or mail to: G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited P.O. Box 70 Athens, ON K0E 1B0 G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Procter & Gamble Inc. has an immediate need for highly motivated and dependable individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be part of our diverse work teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Production Associate Opportunities

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Successful applicants will be hired under a 2 year renewable contract and will be required to work full hours of 36/48 hours per week on a 24/7 basis.

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Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.

Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information.

P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

Outstanding People On The Leading Edge Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goaloriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

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A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required.

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Apply Online: www.pg.ca/canada First Step: Apply online at the Careers section of the www.pg.ca Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004984 Complete the personal information, including your e-mail address.

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“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” Saturday March 19, 2016 - ON SITE CHATTEL AUCTION Preview starts 9 am - Auction Starts at 10 am for The Stepping Stone Bed & Breakfast - Property is sold! 328 Centreville Road - Rideau Lakes Township, K0G 1X0 Unreserved Auction - No Buyers Premium! CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY - NO DEBIT From Smiths Falls take Hwy 15 towards Kingston., Turn right at Crosby, follow through Newboro towards Westport., Turn left on the Perth road. Approx 2 km turn right on Centreville Road.----Large Selection of Quality Original Antique Furniture (Canadian & Chinese), Decor, Dishes, Household, Round Banquet Tables, Linens, Pots & Pans, Restaurant Dishes & effects, Tools, Lawn & Garden, Keirstead prints, Patio Sets & More! Majority of this Auction will be sold indoors in the Pavillion with outdoor sales as well. Please dress according to the weather, Canteen & Washroom on site - please bring a friend & a lawnchair.

Wednesday April 6 2016 - ON SITE OUTDOOR CHATTEL AUCTION 573 South Lavant Road, Hopetown - Towtruck, Vehicles, Tools, Leather Dual Reclining Living room Set, Solid Oak Amish Dining Room Set, 60” TV needs new tube, $60,000 retail + in new automotive parts & much more! See Website for pictures & updates!

Lanark County Liquidators - 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls OPEN - Thursdays 12 pm-5 PM - Fridays 12 PM - 8PM - Saturdays 12 PM - 5 PM - Sunday’s 12 PM - 5 PM. Brand New Purses, Scarves, Collectible Tin Signs (Elvis, Marilyn, The Beatles, Coca Cola, Ford, Chevrolet, Route 66, Harley Davidson, Beer & Liquor & More), New LED Signs, New 3D & 4D Prints, New Pillows & Decor, Books, DVD’s, Antique & Contemporary Furniture, Tools, Neat odd items & more! WE BUY AND SELL TOYS, COLLECTIBLES, ESTATES, STORE DISPERSAL’S - CASH PAID - WE WANT TO BUY YOUR STOCK! Check out our New Mattress & Used Appliances Sales Building open the same hours just around the corner!

Dan Peters Sales Center - 3768 Hwy 43 West - Smiths Falls OPEN - Thursdays 12 pm-5 PM - Fridays 12 PM - 8PM - Saturdays 12 PM - 5 PM - Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM. We also meet 7 Days a week between the hours of 10 am - 10 pm by Private Appointment.

613-285-4224 Dan. Brand New Ontario Made Life Care Mattress Sets sold with 10 & 20 year manufacturers warranty. Quality Used fridges, stoves, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers all sold with FREE 30 day warranty. Extended Warranty now available.

Delivery can be arranged if needed.

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Historic Castleton Town Hall Just 7 Minutes Straight North of Hwy 401 Exit 497 (Big Apple, Colborne) Preview from 8:30 Sale Day and Sat 12-4 Featuring selected quality items from the Estate of Edward Buckley Jr. of Newmarket Antiques, Art, Estate Jewelry to incl. 10kt-18Kt Gold, Sterling, Advertising & Memorabilia, Militaria, Vintage Toys, Canadian Silver Coins, Vintage Railroad & Marine Collectibles, Inuit & First Nations, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Canadian Studio Pottery, Signed Art Glass, China, Ceramics, Mid-Century Modern, Furniture.

Selling tractors, backhoes, trucks, haying equipment, tillage equipment, harvesting equipment, feeding equipment, tools and other farm related items.

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Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

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• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with lowVOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days.

• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a

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• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors.

Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home.

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• Consider some changes to your home decor.

When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers.

• Leave the hosting to the professionals. Unless you’re selling the home on your own, resist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions.

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259 VANGUARD $224,900

Bright freehold end unit town home features 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms (1-2pc on main floor, 1-3pc on lower level & 1-4 pc on upper level), large front entry, eat in kitchen, open concept dining/living rooms, with walk out to deck. Huge finished rec-room on lower level.

566 ARMSTRONG - 3 UNIT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Attention investors! This is a rare opportunity to purchase three well managed, well maintained rental income properties (2 - two bedroom units $152,000.00 each, 1 - three bedroom unit $186,000.00). All three units are fully rented to the same good tenant who is hoping to stay long term. Forget the volatile stock market, invest in proven Kingston real estate, Invest in yourself!

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$422,900 Woodhaven West

OPEN HOUSE • SAT - WED 1-4 PM 1500 CLOVER ST • $382,500

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OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN 2-4 PM 183 PAULINE TOM AVE • $469,900 Full stone and brick exterior, open concept main floor with gas fireplace in living room, and custom curved stairs to basement, coffered and tray ceilings with coving-9 foot and 10 foot ceilings. Full ensuite with tile shower and frameless glass doors, double sink and make-up vanity area. Granite counter tops, pot lights. Lot is fully sodded and driveway is paved. MLS®15610850. DIR: Hwy 15 to Pauline Tom Ave. • Flexible floor plan designs to suit your life style • Extra deep & walk out lots available • Optional granite countertops

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Resources for firsttime home buyers

The housing market has begun to heat up thanks to an economy on the rebound. Few people aspire to rent for life, and home ownership is a dream shared by both natives and immigrants who came to the country seeking a better life.

Each year the National Association of Realtors compiles a profile of buyers and sellers that documents trends in the real estate market. Although the majority of first-time home buyers identify as white, the next largest group are Hispanics, who account for 11 percent of the market of first-time home buyers.

The rapidly growing Hispanic population is influencing all areas of modern living, including real estate. Estimates suggest that, between now and 2020, Hispanics, the second largest ethnic group in America, will account for 50 percent of new home buyers.

Over the last three decades, two of every five newcomers to the housing market were Hispanic, according to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. In addition to needing assistance finding their dream homes, Hispanic buyers also may need help securing loans to finance their upcoming home purchases.

Just this year ezDinero.com launched a multinational online alternate lending solution that helps first-time borrowers connect with top experts who specialize in personal loans. The company works directly with the

Spanish-speaking market and serves as a mediator between lenders and borrowers. The service is one of the few reputable online companies that can help first-time borrowers find financial solutions that meet their exact specifications and connect them with the top lenders in the industry.

Marina H. Gonzales, Director of Public Relations at ezDinero, states that there is a need for this type of bilingual service for the Spanish-speaking audience, which is underserved in the United States. “ezDinero was created with the intent of giving the Spanish-speaking population an opportunity to meet their personal lending needs, especially for first-time borrowers,” Gonzales said.

This alternative lending solution is not the only option available to Hispanics. Some people find success through government assistance and grant programs geared toward the Hispanic community. The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals can be an excellent resource for further information, instructing people on how to apply for loans, secure lower interest rates and qualify for loans even if you have a poor or brief credit history.

Hispanics wield more influence in the United States than ever before, and more and more Hispanics are making that influence known in the real estate market.