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Hundreds of local David Bowie fans came out to celebrate the late legend over the weekend, March 24-25.

“David Bowie Weekend” in Kingston kicked off with Classic Albums Live: Ziggy Stardust at the Grand Theatre Friday night and people were happy to get into the spirit by having their faces painted with the signature Aladdin Sane lightening bolt by makeup artists Casey and Nicole from Total Diva.

Other events included a “glam rock afternoon” at the Tett Centre, a Bowie-themed story time at Kingston Frontenac Public Library, a singalong screening of the cult classic Labyrinth at the Screening Room and a Bowie-themed dance party and Reelout fundraiser at the Grad Club.

[Left] A young fan gets into the spirit at Saturday’s glam rock afternoon. [Below] Heather Charlton and her son, Dana, got their faces painted Friday night at the Classic Albums Live event.

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NEWS — The much-touted third bridge crossing project is about to enter an important phase.

Staff say a raft of studies will be unveiled to the public in midto-late April that will spell out crucial details such as the preliminary design, cost, business plan, and a preferred construction and operation model for the proposed 1.2 kilometre bridge across the Cataraqui River.

“We’re getting close. An awful lot of work is happening beTori Stafford and Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland tween now and the end of April,” explained Mark Van Buren, the city’s director of engineering.

While council has instructed staff to get the bridge “shovel ready,” a final decision on whether to actually build the east-west transportation link has not yet been made.

Van Buren says open houses will take place in central Kingston on April 26 and Kingston East on April 27 (locations still to be determined) to seek community input on the study findings.

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BY BILL HUTCHINS

NEWS — Kingston’s regional fire training centre could soon be helping more trainees from out of town.

Kingston Fire and Rescue, which operates the multi-million-dollar facility on Terry Fox Drive, is poised to sign a long-term agreement to rent it out for additional training programs. The Ontario government, through the Ontario Fire College, wants to use the Kingston facility to train private fire brigades that are set up in factories and other large-scale workplaces.

“It’s just opening the door to more private sector industries to come and participate in accredited training that’s recognized by the Ontario government for our staff to teach,” explained fire Chief Shawn Armstrong.

The centre offers a range of classroom and field experience for fire crews to learn new skills or practice, such as confined space, knowledge training, practical firefighting, hazardous materials awareness, vehicle rescue and working at heights.

Enthusiastic city council members endorsed the partnership at their March 21 meeting, citing the potential for new revenues.

a perfect fit.

“They do want to have a facility that’s up to their standards, and the regional training centre with a view of more than just is an excellent example of a fabeing able to train up our local cility that can provide safe and fire fighters,” said Mayor Bryan effective training for our cliPaterson. ents without having to travel to Coun. Jeff McLaren, who has Gravenhurst.” brought forward other moneyHe described the type of making measures to try and re- trainees who will be using the duce the burden on taxpayers, facility. “For the most part, also welcomed the initiative. they’re industrial fire brigades “This is nontax revenue of the that work in the private sector, highest degree.” and the training is site-specific.

Chief Armstrong says it’s not Often times they bring their uncommon for the Gravenhurst- own props and their own trainbased Ontario Fire College to ers. We provide staff support teach regional training courses, and the facility.” and says the Kingston facility is Last year, the fire depart-

“This was all part of the vision. Years ago, when we made the decision to invest in the fire training centre, it was always

ment collected about $65,000 to $70,000 in rental revenues. That represents about 120 hours of training by outside clients. “Our own staff, by comparison, used the facility over 2,800 hours last year,” Armstrong added.

Details of the agreement have not been finalized, but Armstrong is optimistic it will be a long-term arrangement to generate additional revenues from leasing the centre. He told council the fire department will collect $500 per person for training beyond the standard course fees.

“We hope the relationship with the Ontario Fire College for regional training is one that lasts a long time.”

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“It’s a great opportunity for residents to get more information, as it relates to the preliminary design, the updated project cost estimates, information on the cost-benefit and economic impact analysis,” he added.

The cost-benefit analysis will attempt to put a dollar value on the bridge benefits by examining factors such as lower gas emissions, reduced travel time for commuters, and serving as an emergency Highway 401 detour route.

It has taken the better part of a decade to reach this point in the bridge decision process.

An environmental assessment (EA) first determined the need and location for a cityowned bridge to ease traffic congestion on the federally-owned LaSalle Causeway or the provincially-run Highway 401. The bridge would be located about midway between the two existing river crossings, connecting John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road.

Van Buren says staff’s opinion of the need for a third crossing hasn’t changed since the EA was completed in 2013. “In the intervening period of time, really nothing has changed. We still see the justification for additional transportation capacity on that section of the river.”

Van Buren says traffic modelling has already taken Highway 401 widening into consideration when determining the need.

He added, “The benefits for the third crossing is that it puts the transportation linkage in a location where it actually matches the desire points for the trip-making patterns that we’re seeing.”

But the final decision will rest with councillors.

Once the public has had a chance to comment on the study findings, staff will draft a final report and recommendations through May. Then, the make-or-break vote is expected at a council meeting sometime in June, according to the latest project schedule.

While most of the bridge cost and construction information remains unknown, the price tag to build it will almost certainly go up from the original projection. The EA estimated a two-lane bridge would cost $120 million in 2011 dollars.

“I think we can anticipate that the price has gone up, just like everything else,” said Van Buren.

Other details about the structure have also been discussed. It will be wide enough to accommodate a multi-use pathway separated from traffic lanes to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists on the south side An artist’s rendering of what the third crossing could possibly look like. of the bridge, plus mid-bridge observation areas for pedestrians.

The height of the bridge from the water to the deck will be 12 to 14 metres — more than half the boat clearance required by Parks Canada, which owns the Rideau Canal waterway.

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access to public transit. The complimentary bus pass program — launched as a pilot project in 2012 for Grade 9s, then expanded NEWS — Kingston Transit will now provide free bus rides to to Grade 10s in 2013, Grade 11s in 2014 and Grade 12s in 2015 — was expanded to passengers from the cradle through high school.

Councillors voted to close a loophole that excluded 13 and a three-year pilot project last year after staff reported a marked increase in ridership.

14-year-olds from free transit.

“This is an example of local government at its best,” declared They projected that total annual ridership for all high school students will reach nearly Coun. Lisa Osanic.

Kingston Transit currently offers free rides to children up to 500,000 trips (post-secondary students also the age of 12, and complimentary passes to high school stu- get free transit as part of their tuition).

But the free bus ride program isn’t free dents between grades 9 and 12. But 13 and 14-year-old students — those in grades 7 and 8 — were left caught in the doors, since at all.

It translates into a revenue shortfall they weren’t included in either one of the two categories.

Kingston Transit offi cials were quick to apologize for the of about $250,000 a year, according to a oversight, which was brought to their attention following com- 2016 staff report. However, city staff say the shortfall is partially offset by a $60,000 plaints from parents.

“It was never the intention to exclude or restrict 13 and contribution from the school boards and 14-year-olds from having access to free transit under one of $100,000 to $125,000 in provincial gas tax these programs,” explained transit general manager Jeremy da revenues. That leaves municipal taxpayers subsidizing the difference of about $65,000 to Kingston Transit bus Costa.

Submitted Photo Councillors moved swiftly and unanimously at their March $90,000 per year.

While the free-ride policy causes transit rev21 meeting to correct the oversight.

Paterson added: “You have to follow someone who got the pass “The solution is happening immediately,” said Coun. Ryan enues to shrink, Mayor Bryan Paterson calls it a targeted investment that could pay dividends down the road. in Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12, and follow them a few years after they Boehme.

“The thought is that if we get them used to riding transit now, leave school. Do they continue to ride transit?”

Kingston Transit has already altered its policy to allow chilit might become a lifestyle choice for them in years to come,” he The pilot program for students in public and Catholic high dren 14 and under to ride for free. schools is scheduled to run through the end of the 2018 to 2019 Coun. Jim Neill, a retired high school teacher, says when explained.

The mayor also says the nature of the pilot program means it school year. school buses are cancelled because of inclement weather, it’s Coun. Liz Schell is confident that free transit will create lifelong heartening to know that students can still use Kingston Tran- will be reviewed. “At no point have we said this is the way it’s got riders. “This council is very firmly of the opinion that if we get sit. “This allows students to be engaged now in extracurricular to be for all eternity.”

The city wants to know whether years of free transit have influ- people on the buses early, then they become transit riders for life.” activities.”

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City planners endorse new housing around historic Portsmouth church protected under the Ontario Heritage Act,” Agnew explained.

The property has approximately 60 metres NEWS — Finding new uses for old church- of frontage on King Street, 81 metres of frontage on McDonald Avenue, and 60 metres of es.

The former Church of the Good Thief in frontage on Baiden Street.

Portsmouth district Coun. Liz Schell, who Portsmouth Village, which closed four years ago, is Kingston’s latest religious site to be re- also chairs the planning committee, welcomes the new development. “I think it’s a great purposed.

City planners say they support zoning idea. The church had at least one big neighamendments on the half-hectare site at 735- bourhood meeting. There were really no com743 King St. W. to allow for the construction plaints. Most people are looking forward to of private housing on the grounds, calling the some new single-family homes going up. It’s very prime pieces of land.” plan “desirable.”

The planning committee met on March 23 The new housing would be located on the side and rear of the property, leaving the King to consider the staff recommendation before it moves to council for final approval.

Street view of the church unchanged.

To support future residential development on “The proposed development is a good example of adaptive reuse that protects the prop- the three vacant parcels, the church is seeking a erty’s heritage attributes with minor changes reduction in the minimum front yard setback, to the property’s landscape,” according to a the minimum lot area requirement and the maximum uncovered parking area requirements. report by planning director Paige Agnew.

After studying the application and listening The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation wants to divide the property into six in- to public feedback, planning staff concluded dividual lots. The church itself would be con- the extra housing on church land will not have verted for archival and museum uses, while the a negative impact on the neighbourhood. “The existing rectory house and parish hall would proposed development of the subject property be converted into private housing. Three va- is a form of intensifi cation within a settlement cant lots would also be sold and developed for area which represents efficient development,” said Agnew’s report. new single-family homes.

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Herds of residents find out more about goats and goat farming

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

News – More than 200 people filed in and out of the auditorium at Fairmount Home for three information sessions over the course of one day (March 23), all with the same focus: goats.

Hosted by Frontenac County and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, the sessions centred around the goat farming industry in Ontario. Local goat milk production is being encouraged as the demand for goat milk is forecasted to increase with the opening of the new Feihe International infant formula plant in Kingston. The County and Kingston EcDev felt it was important to offer local residents a “baseline of information” regarding goat farming due to the growing interest in the industry locally since the Feihe project was announced, said Richard Allen, manager of economic development for Frontenac County.

“The sessions are all full, and it’s going really well,” Allen said on a break between the information sessions.

“We’re definitely going to have over 220 people here today learning about goats and goat milk, and I think it’s been a very educational experience for those people who have been here so far.”

Each of the three two-hour information sessions saw a series of speakers discussing different aspects of goat farming. Allen and Frontenac County Warden Ron Vandewal addressed the groups, as did Carey Bidtnes, a business

development officer for Kingston EcDev, but, as Allen pointed out, it was the team of experts from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) who offered up the data and information people were eager to learn about.

“Certainly, we aren’t the experts,” Allen said with a laugh.

“We are the people who are trying to help facilitate the opportunity. Bringing the experts in and having some of the existing producers in the audience has created a very interesting dialogue, and so those people who are interested or considering [goat farming] get painted a very real picture about what it looks like. It certainly isn’t without its challenges.”

Indeed, as those from OMAFRA indicated, goat farming is an industry rife with its own challenges, the most striking of which was perhaps just how difficult it is to source highhealth goats in the province.

“One of the most important aspects in goat farming is the health status… being CAE-free is really critical,” said Jillian Craig, a small ruA mama goat and her kids on a goat farm minant specialist with OMAFRA. Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis, or CAE, is an arthritic disease common in goats, and one test, so people should ask to see those tests that is production-limiting, Craig explained. when they’re looking at purchasing goats.”

“There are a lot of farms with CAE right In fact, CAE is quite prevalent in Ontario, now, so we’re trying to have CAE protocols on and is known to cause swelling of the joints, farms,” she said, noting that one way to miti- brain swelling, wasting, hardening of the udgate the disease is to separate the kids from the ders, and even death, especially among kids. doe at birth and return them only after they’ve “Based on some testing we did a few years developed. ago, [CAE] is in 75 to 80 per cent of the herds “There are farms selling CAE-free goats, but in Ontario,” said Philip Wilman, a raw milk they’re hard to source right now. The is a CAE specialist with OMAFRA.

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EDITORIAL

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My beloved mini-me If you were to ask anyone who knows me well to describe me, they would probably say something like “Hollie is the kind of person who will dress up as a Von Trapp to go to a singalong screening of The Sound of Music.�

And this would be an accurate description, not only because this is in fact something I have done, but also because, as much as I like to pretend that my biggest passion in life is great literature, it’s really movies. And musicals. And especially movies that are also musicals.

One of my more selfish parenthood dreams has always been to have a protÊgÊ — a daughter who looks up to me as a young and hip, yet wise, mama who is here to guide her on how to have good taste and be happy in life.

So imagine my satisfaction when Summer came home from a trip to Toronto with my mom with a Princess Belle dress, and announced that she wanted to wear it to the theatre to see the new

Beauty and the Beast movie.

I was worried she might chicken out of wearing it at the last minute, but she didn’t. Of course, it wasn’t a singalong and she was the only little girl dressed up, but she loved every minute of it, hamming it up for everyone who exclaimed “oh I love your dress�! (To be honest, this part of her personality is certainly not like me — I am and always have been quite a bit shyer than Summer, and her confidence is something I will continue to celebrate and encourage.)

The movie was absolutely delightful, featuring all the songs we know and love from the original animated film, plus some new songs and an impressive melding of live action and CGI effects.

As we were leaving the theatre, Summer asked if we can go see it again, which I answered in an enthusiastic affirmative.

Watching movies over and over again is another one of my favourite pastimes she’s picked up on.

At the moment she’s particularly fond of Sing, E.T., Home Alone and its sequel. The best part is

watching her scream at the Donald Trump cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: “Oh my god it’s Donald Trump!!! He is a liar and a bad, bad man!!!�

It doesn’t stop at movies and politics, though.

Every day, Summer asks if we can do yoga together; then, she asks if daddy can take a picture of us doing yoga together so I can share it on Instagram. This thrills me, because after geeking out on musicals and movies, yoga is easily my favourite thing to do. And of course, a yoga practice didn’t really happen if it’s not shared with the Instagram yoga community. The fact that my child gets this is a source of great pride.

I’m not so naïve as to think that Summer wanting to imitate me like this will last forever. I’m sure as she gets older she will realize how dorky and uncool her mom really is and find her own interests. But for now, I’m relishing every moment of having my own little mini-me.

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Could Big Bird or Elmo be the next casualties of the Trump administration?

Amidst the claims of wiretapping, the travel bans, trips to Mar-a-Lago and the late night tweets, one impending casualty of the Trump administration may not be getting the attention it deserves – Sesame Street.

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would eliminate millions of dollars in federal funding for PBS and NPR stations and eliminate all funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which received $445 million in the current fiscal year.

NPR and PBS as well as about 1,500 local affiliates, rely on this funding and while that money doesn’t go directly to produce popular shows like Sesame Street, the shows help keep them in business.

White House budget director Mick Mulvaney last week said the move comes down to practicality: “When you start looking at places that we reduce spending, one of the questions we asked was, ‘Can we really continue to ask a coal miner in West Virginia or a single mom in Detroit to pay for these programs?’ The answer was ‘No.’ We can ask them to pay for defense, and we will, but we can’t ask them to continue to pay for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.�

PBS, which broadcasts Sesame Street, would likely suffer the most from the cuts and the greatest impact would be on rural areas, which are usually more expensive to broadcast in.

Community members across the United States have already expressed their frustration with these cuts and several protests have taken place and will likely continue to take place. Last week, a video depicting Elmo being fired by Donald Trump went viral on the Internet and while it was entertaining, the scenario is not. This entire situation may not have that big of an impact here in Canada, but that depends on how far the cuts go. Over the years we have had our share of governmental cuts to the arts and even the CBC and TVO. It is a frustrating situation, especially when it involves quality and educational programming. If PBS can’t afford to keep the lights on at the station then how can they broadcast Big Bird and friends for children to watch? And what is childhood without learning how to get to Sesame Street? Â

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Amherstview Lions and Loyalist Township team up to bring rain barrels to community members

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the annual Santa Claus Parade. for the township.

“They help reduce stress on the “We are limited with what we treatment facilities, especially at can do with our budget and we Last year, when the Amherst- times of year when people are us- would love to do more,” said Matiview Lions Club organized their ing more water to fi ll things like er. “Our hope is to sell a truckload annual fundraiser, they decided to pools,” said Amey. “Barrels also of rain barrels, which is about 300. hold an electronics recycling event help keep storm water during That would do a lot for our organiin the hopes of collecting trucks heavy downpours out of ditches zation and the community.”

Anyone interested in ordering full of old electronics. But things and sewers.”

A variety of styles and colours a rain barrel can visit the Loyalist didn’t go as planned.

“We barely filled one truck and it of rain barrels are being offered Township website at www.loyalist. was a bit disappointing,” said Lions through the campaign, along with ca/go/rainbarrel to see the availmember Bill Matier. “At the end, I accessories to help users adapt the able barrels and accessories. Orsuggested to the Mayor, Bill Lowry, barrel to their needs. The typical dering is open to anyone, not just that maybe next year we’d have a style has a 220L capacity (55 gal- Loyalist Township residents, and rain barrel event instead and he was lons) and comes with a leaf/mos- can be done online, or in person at quito screen, a spigot, and hose, for the Odessa Municipal Office or the thrilled with that idea.”

The mayor was thrilled because $55; $10 from every barrel sold will W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Loyalist Township continuously go to the Amherstview Lions Club. in Amherstview. Orders will be acThe funds generated will help cepted until April 21, and must be receives calls from residents about whether or not they supply rain the Lions continue to provide for picked up at the W.J. Henderson barrels and until now, the answer the community and give back Recreation Centre on Saturday, Left to right: Bill Matier and Bruce Johnson are the Amherstview Lions through things like their Christmas April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For co-chairs of the rain barrel campaign with Katie Amey, administrative was no.

“We have compost bins and blue Hampers, vision and hearing pro- more information visit the website assistant, infrastructure services at Loyalist Township.

MandyMarciniak/Metroland bins, but never rain barrels and grams, charitable donations, and or call 613-386-7351, ext. 103. it was always something council and staff had thought about,” explained Katie Amey administrative assistant, infrastructure services at Loyalist Township. “They put the idea to council and then not even a week later we heard that the Lions were moving forward with their campaign and we thought, instead of compete, why don’t we work together.”

The two groups started organizing this past January and on International Water Day, March 22, they kicked off their campaign. They hope the campaign is well received, especially when residents consider the benefits of rain barrels.

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Students take the stage

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Students of the St. Lawrence College Music and Digital Media program showcased their talents during a spring concert at the college on Friday, March 24.

The program is unique in Canada in allowing students to develop skills in music as well as digital media specialties like studio recording, video production, and photography.

Music teachers Dave Barton (guitar) and Patty Smith (vocals) opened the show. The evening took on a Celtic flair early in the program as college learning specialist Bruce Compeau performed on bagpipes.

Following staff performances, students took to the stage.

Pianist and composer Edith Morin led off the student performances with Charlie Chaplin’s Smile and Nobuo Uematsu’s Tifa’s Theme from Final Fantasy VII. A few scheduling changes snuck into the program, especially after drummer Jamie Lennips arrived direct from medical assessment following a car crash earlier in the evening. Despite being shaken, Lennips came through, still wearing her hospital

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Youth invited to be their own boss, learn entrepreneurial skills with Summer Company turning to school Veryard continued to operate Pine Things on a smaller scale.

Funded by the Government of Ontario, the program supports selected students with grants of up to $3,000 toward owning, operating and managing a business they design. Summer Company introduces entrepreneurship as a viable career option to youth while providing the opportunity to network with local business professionals, build a variety of skills and gain work experience over the summer months. Since 2001, the Kingston Economic Development Corporation has been the program’s provider here in Kingston.

What did Veryard learn from the Summer Company experience?

“The importance of networking,” he says was the number one takeaway. “And learning how to be comfortable taking no for an answer and moving on.”

Summer Company is now accepting applications for the 2017 season; returning students for the 2017/2018 school year between the ages of 15 and 29 who have a passion for being their own boss and learning valuable skills this summer are encouraged to apply.

“We have seen many different business ideas come to life and it is Evan Veryard created his own business, Pine Things, through the Sum- quite rewarding to see some of the past participants and their busimer Company program last year. nesses that continue to operate and submitted photo thrive today in our local economy,”

BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL but woodworking has always be an says Katie Ross, business development offi cer with Kingston Ecohpratt-campbell@metroland.com important part of his life. nomic Development Corporation.

“It’s always been a hobby and I Last summer, 22-year-old Evan Veryard’s hobby became his profes- really wanted to make something of “We can’t wait to meet this year’s sion when he created his very own my summer, do something fun,” he students and hear about their plans to be their own boss for summer woodworking business, Pine Things, explains.

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Veryard crafted a wide variety of through the Summer Company proThose interested in learning more items for clients, including cutting gram. can join the Kingston Economic boards, jewellery boxes, canoe padAt the time, Veryard was finishing up his undergraduate degree in dles, shelving and even a furniture- Development Corporation for an chemical engineering, a subject he’s style dog crate, all while learning the open house showcasing the Summer now pursuing a master’s degree in, skills of entrepreneurship. Word got Company 2017 program on Monaround about his skills, and since re- day, March 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Veryard’s advice for students hoping to join the program this year: be confident, and don’t expect the sales to come easily.

“You’re going to have to work for every one…Do whatever it is you can to meet new people, network and try and get your business out there because it’s not going to sell itself if you don’t put the effort in.”

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City planners endorse new housing around historic Portsmouth church Continued from page 6

The church, built in 1894 from limestone quarried by inmates at the nearby Kingston Penitentiary, closed in 2013 due to a dwindling congregation, costly upkeep and declining numbers in the priesthood.

The Catholic archdiocese plans to use proceeds from new housing development around the church to repair and maintain the historic stone building. Even though the diocese wants to transform the church into a museum and archive, there are no plans to open it to regular public tours at this time.

“To be able to repurpose the church in such a way for it to be used for archives is excellent,” Coun. Schell added.

She also says the adjacent house that once served as the rectory is a “real prize”

for anyone who buys it.

The project could face a stumbling block, though, if council proceeds with plans to impose an interim control bylaw to stop so-called monster homes for student housing in the neighbourhoods around Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College. The draft bylaw, if approved in its current form, would prevent the church from proceeding with the housing component at this time, staff confirmed.

Councillors, however, are currently looking at various solutions to prevent the expansion of single-family homes for multiple student bedrooms and haven’t yet decided whether to implement a temporary building freeze.

Critics have warned that such a building freeze would cause “collateral damage” by preventing other forms of new housing such as those proposed around the Portsmouth church.

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Local Scouts Canada troops participated in a popsicle stick bridge breaking competiton at the Frontenac Mall in Kingston on Saturday, March 25. The event was hosted by students and faculty from the St. Lawrence College Civil Engineering Technician and Technology Program as part of OACETT’s National Engineering Month College Competition.

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“We are very excited to receive this standing as it demonstrates to the individuals we support, their families, and our community partners that Ongwanada not only meets, but exceeds, national standards as a developmental service organization,” stated Mark Slade, Chair of the Accreditation Committee at Ongwanada.

The decision comes after Ongwanada completed a rigorous four-year Accreditation program concluding with a visit to several Ongwanada sites from Accreditation surveyors in December 2016.

Ongwanada was assessed on numerous factors, such as client safety initiatives, governance, and leadership. Ongwanada met 97.7 per cent of service standards outlined by Accreditation Canada and 100 per cent of the Required Organizational Practices.

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Herds of residents fi nd out more about goats and goat farming Continued from page 7

One means of limiting the possible exposure of CAE to a herd is to employ artificial insemination as opposed to traditional breeding, Craig explained. This can also be used to advance genetics.

And, despite its name, kidding season is no laughing matter. Craig explained that the birth of new goats requires all farmhands on deck, and that it is of utmost importance to ensure kids are getting enough colostrum and at the right time. Because kidding season is so busy, it is the ideal time for those interested in goat farming to volunteer at working goat farms, Craig expressed – it is through the first-hand experience that those looking to enter the industry can really learn about all the aspects one needs to consider.

Currently, goat herds in Ontario can range in size from 250 heads, which Wilman suggests is a good number to start with, to 1,000 heads.

While the milking process for goats is basically the same as it is for cattle, Wilman noted it requires approximately 10 goats to yield the same milk volume as one cow would produce, so a larger herd is required to produce a decent

baseline quantity. And the demand for goat milk is only going up, he said.

“There’s been a huge interest in goat milk in the last 3-5 years, we’ve seen a tremendous growth in the number of producers, and in the volume of milk,” said Wilman.

“This planned plant here for Kingston is certainly exciting for the Kingston area, and, with it being 5 to 7 years out before they’re going to start accepting goat milk, it gives us all a little bit of time to do some research and fi gure out just how we’re going to meet that demand.”

Allen said that is exactly what the County and KEDCO hope to help foster moving forward.

“Because of the popularity of these sessions, we’ll look at doing some other sessions in some of the neighbouring counties… We certainly want to work with our regional partners to get the word out,” he said.

“We’re going to look at what we can do to help encourage more specific training and more specific education opportunities on certain elements of goat farming down the road, but we need to build the partnerships with the experts who can help us with that… Stay tuned, there is more coming.”

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Officially, Scott Burton and his wife became permanent residents of Kingston just over a year ago, but their connection to the city goes back much further.

“Rideau Acres Campground has been in our lives for about 20 years now. We rented a cottage on the ground one summer and fell in love with the area and kept coming back,” explained Burton. “And then a few years ago, we had the opportunity to purchase the campground, and we jumped on it.”

Burton and his wife renamed the campground Summer Rideau, and for about four years, they commuted from Kitchener to take care of the property. They spent each summer there, but decided last year that it would be best to move to Kingston permanently.

“I own a tech consulting firm called Dolphin Digital Technologies, so we decided to relocate the company to Kingston, too,” said Burton.

“It made a lot of sense, and we got to the point where we needed to decided where our future was.”

Now, with the relocation complete, Burton also wants to get more involved more in the community. When

the opportunity to run in the Countryside byelection came up, he felt it was the perfect opportunity.

“I have always been involved in community politics,” he explained. “I am very invested in the community and have two businesses in the area, and I have the ability to participate, so why wouldn’t I?” Burton hopes to bring what he calls 'interactive democracy' to the district, and he has already done this to some extent at Summer Rideau.

“We took the locks off of everything, and we told the campers we believe in a self-governance model,” he said. "We are all part of a large community and we all get along, and we established four base rules: nobody can disrespect anybody else; nobody can harm an animal; nobody can vandalize or harm the environment; and everyone must plant a tree and maintain it while they are on the property. Beyond all that, people can help themselves to anything.”

Burton believes that people should be trusted and practice self-governance, and he hopes to apply this approach as councillor of Countryside as well. He hopes to bring information to his constituents from council, but when it comes to making decisions, he wants everyone in the district

to be responsible.

“Questions would be put to the community through a communication infrastructure, and the representative of the district would have a single vote, just like anyone else,” he explained. “Then the outcome of that overall vote is what gets delivered to the table. It wouldn’t matter what I think is right or wrong; it is about what the community wants.”

In this approach, Burton hopes to give a voice back to many constituents in Countryside.

“I want people to know that they are participants and that they are being heard,” he said. “It is a long way from Countryside to council and a long way back, and in that, it is easy for people to feel that their voice is lost in that distance. I want to give that voice back.”

Burton also feels that the best way Scott Burton is running for the position of councillor in the Countryside to get to know his constituents is to District. The byelection for the district is set to take place on May 15.

Mandy Marciniak/Metroland meet them personally, and he plans to campaign through door-to-door this, and that is the person people are he said. “We need transparency and visits. He has also suggested that he going to vote for.” engagement, and we need people to and other candidates forgo campaign Overall, Burton views himself as a believe in voting again — and I can signs. very democratic person, and he feels help with that.”

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Maple Weekend returns to Sharbot Lake syrup mainly for their own consumption, Darlene explained, noting that the syrup season normally coincides with a part of spring that’s not particularly active for most farm operations.

Nowadays, most maple syrup production is left to the professionals, like the Conboys, but the Canadian tradition of going out to learn about maple syrup production lives on through events like Maple Weekend.

This year’s events will include walking tours, door prizes, making ma-

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Nothing marks the start of spring quite like a trip to a sugar bush, something the Conboy family celebrates annually with their Maple Weekend events.

With nearly 6,000 taps on their property, the Conboy family members are all actively collecting and boiling the sweet sap as part of their earliest season to date.

“We boiled very early and we made syrup the earliest we ever have this year,” said Darlene Con-

boy, whose husband, George, was born into the family’s maple syrup production legacy.

“It’s probably the most syrup we’ve ever made in February.”

And the Conboys certainly know their maple syrup. Darlene and George have spent nearly 40 years in the business, and the main part of their farm has been in the Conboy family for over 140 years. Maple syrup production is a passion that’s been passed on to their four sons, Trevor, Jason, Ryan and Devon, and

one the family decided to share even more with the community when they hosted their first Maple Weekend events.

“We just thought it would be a good idea to let people be more aware of what’s going on and how maple syrup is produced,” said Darlene.

“Especially since there are not a lot of syrup producers around in this particular area.”

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'The idea that Canada is a young country is hogwash': Heritage workshop challenges history

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In a room adorned with portraits of Canada’s former prime ministers — including its first, Sir John A. Macdonald — Robert Shipley started his workshop about heritage with a bold declaration.

“The idea that Canada is a young country is hogwash,” said Shipley, a leading international expert on culture, heritage, tourism and the economic benefits of heritage development, as well as a retired professor from the University of Waterloo. “I am going to talk about why it is important that we change that way of thinking and why there is a lot of dysfunction to that statement.”

The workshop was presented by the Heritage Resource Centre run by the City of Kingston on March 21 in Memorial Hall, and is part of a series or workshops designed to help community members

learn more about heritage in the Limestone City and Canada.

“It is a way to get people talking about heritage and what makes Kingston, Kingston, and that is always good,” explained Ryan Leary, senior planner in heritage, planning, building and licensing at the City of Kingston. “Whether people own heritage property or they are just interested, the Heritage Resource Centre works to help community members better understand heritage in the city.”

For Shipley, who spent the fi rst 12 years of his life in Kingston — and more specifi cally, Fort Henry — heritage in Canada goes back much further than 150 years. In his presentation, he goes back to the origins of the First Nations in Canada, about 10,000 years. He works to debunk the idea that Canada’s heritage began when the Europeans arrived, and to show where First Nations settlers

originally lived and what they did.

His work aims to give recognition to the First Nations impact on Canada as a country, and he feels this is especially important as Canada celebrates 150 years.

“It is interesting to see how much pushback there has been by First Nations in terms of Canada 150, and I think it is well placed,” he said. “It should be pushed — and it plays into the idea that Canada has a limited history, and that simply is not the case.”

In his presentation, Shipley also focuses on the idea that many Canadians feel inferior when it comes to their heritage.

"Instead of feeling inferior and feeling like Canada doesn't really have an identity in relation to heritage and the old world, Canadians would do well to come to a better understanding of our own background,” he said. “There is

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a rich history with the First Nations, and until we fully understand that, we will always feel inferior.”

He also looks at the idea that Canada is young as an issue when it comes to preserving heritage buildings.

He feels that many believe that since Canada is so young, properties that have heritage value or could have heritage value aren’t necessarily seen as worth saving.

“I taught young people

for a number of years, and I always worked to teach them the value of heritage buildings and the importance of them,” he said.

This lesson, Shipley believes, is of particular value in Kingston.

“Kingston has such high economic potential in their heritage building and the appearance of the city,” he said. “We have to work to preserve and enhance that heritage.”

Overall, Shipley hopes that by sharing his research at workshops like the one in Kingston, he can change the way Canadians view Canada and the rich heritage that comes with it.

“Many people get angry or defensive when I talk about these issues, but we really need to take a step back and think about Canada and its history,” he said.

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Maxwell’s long-form poem, consisting of fi ve stanzas, explores the perspectives of each twin and shows how opposed they can be.

“We see the same person, but they are not the same on the inside and my story is about one twin who is always happy and sees the world with sunshine and rainbows, and the other is severely depressed,” she said. “I wanted to look at the comparison of the two and see what happens.”

The structure of the poem is also quite unique.

“It is staggered and on the left side it is about the one twin and the other side is about the other twin, and then in the bottom it comes together with the two of them.”

This unique approach to the Danni Maxwell is a Grade 12 student at Bayridge Secondtheme and to poetry earned ary School and a winner of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) Student Achieve- Maxwell top marks with judges from the OSSTF, and ment Award competition for 2017. earlier this month she received Submittedphoto the news that she won the comBY MANDY MARCINIAK ry that I was going to submit, petition. mandymarciniak@metroland.com but then two days before the “I was happy with the poem, Danni Maxwell has been deadline I had a different idea but I was really surprised when writing for as long as she can and it was for an inverse poem it won,” she said. “I got the call remember. As a Grade 12 stu- and I wrote that, edited it and from the OSSTF co-ordinator dent at Bayridge Secondary submitted it.” and I was so surprised. I was Submissions to this year's shaking and freaking out.”

School, she is a member of the writing club and taking competition were based on This is the 30th consecucreative writing classes, and the theme ‘Mirror Mirror’ tive year in which the Federarecently she submitted a piece and students were asked to in- tion has presented the Student of her writing to the Ontario terpret that theme in any way Achievement Awards (formerSecondary School Teachers’ they wanted. Maxwell took a ly known as the Marion DryFederation (OSSTF/FEESO) unique approach. sdale Awards). This year, each “Instead of just taking it as winning student was awarded Student Achievement Award a refl ection and just what you competition for 2017.

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All three of these young men today call her “Mom.” Her life was about giving to others.

In her obituary, Chris’ family asked that “In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to think of Chris and help someone in need, exercise a little more patience or plant a flower in her memory.

Several days later, while still trying to maintain cynicism and sarcasm to write my snarly column, in the morning I saw this post that my friend Kate Kristiansen had written on Facebook:

“The older I get the more I've learned that there is more than one way. Living in, and managing a shared accommodation and work space, I could tell you a few more stories. It's amazing to me how very different people are in their thinking, behaviours, and how they digest information. (Tea towels vs hand towels and where they should go, and I could go on). Rightness can be the one thing from preventing us from our own success in friendships, family and work. What's so fun in being right, if

you've hurt others in the process. Pride sucks. In the end, it only hurts you. #maybeimwrong” That snapped me back to reality.

I commented on Kate’s post: I have found life to be much more fulfilling and full of blessings when, instead of trying to prove myself right, I take the time to process how it is that I may be wrong.

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Prior to that, for ten days everything in life had gone wrong.

A beloved cousin had died unexpectedly; our dog needed—and had—surgery; and the day I was supposed to head to Ohio for my cousin Chris’ funeral and celebration of life, I awoke at 3 a.m. with wicked pain. Apparently, a tooth root had cracked and nasty things were going on in my jaw.

My dentist saw me on an emergency basis, put me on a horde (or do they come in flocks?) of antibiotics and more painkillers than I was already popping to get me through until I saw the specialist I’d need to solve the prob-

lem. I taught my Photoshop class at St. Lawrence College in the afternoon and, instead of heading on my way to Ohio after class as planned, I went home in a miserable state of mind.

Despite the somberness of the planned trip, I was quite looking forward to the adventure.

My daughter Emily had offered to come along and the two of us were going to catch the 9:30 p.m. overnight Amtrak train in Syracuse, arrive in Cleveland around 3 or 4 in the morning and then rent a car to drive south in Ohio to the family gathering.

When all that fell through, I was ready for a good rant about anything. My column would be on the highlight reel of rants.

Then I remembered how giving and caring my cousin had been.

Remembering this knocked the wind right out of my rant source.

This is a woman who, when standing behind a young mom in a pharmacy in Ohio who was in tears because she didn’t have the money for the expensive prescriptions her child needed, took out her credit card and paid for the prescription (more than $600). She also took in a young man who wasn’t her own son and raised him as her own, along with raising her own two children.

Maybe I'm wrong A little while back I was on Brooklyn Bridge taking photos. I was going for a specific look using techniques involving shooting directly into the sun, which, of course, photographers are often told not to do.

While I created the photos, some seemingly helpful but actually arrogant person (the world is full of helpful people who know better than I do), stopped and told me that a good photographer never shoots into the sun. This has happened to me I don’t know when I started this. It was more than once, because, of course, I often years ago, sometime after reading the John shoot directly into the sun. I simply said to Lennon quote: “Everything you know is the fellow: “There is so much to learn. I am wrong.” It opens so many doors and cre- anxious to see how my mistakes turn out.” ates such freedom when you don’t have to (Both sentences were absolutely true). be right. It’s no fun arguing with me as I’ll As he and his love interest walked away just say, “Okay, maybe I’m wrong.” This is he said to her in French: “He is just a beespecially fun when I know beyond a doubt ginner.” I laughed to myself and said to that I actually am right. It’s like trying to myself in Irish Gaelic, “And he is such an argue with sand. a**hole. You two are likely perfect for each In reality, there is no one truth or only other.” one way. I’m referring to people viewing He assumed I was wrong; he also asthe same situation from differing perspec- sumed I wouldn’t know what he was saytives. This does not mean there are not lies ing. of falsehood.

I knew I’d captured some of my favouIn my general life, I attempt to follow rite photos I’d ever taken of Brooklyn Buddhist principles, especially in difficult Bridge. At least one of them will be on distimes. play in an upcoming exhibition in July at One of the views within a Buddhist the Kingston Arts Council. framework is that, in order to bring relief The point? Too many wars are started from stress and anxiety, we must abandon over one person telling someone else he or our attachment and clinging to things and she is wrong and the offended person fightideas. The egoless state brings a calmness. ing back. Suppose they gave a war and no It is in our clinging and possessive ap- one came? That’s a song title from The proach to being right that we destroy our- West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, selves, wasting endless energy in an attempt but it applies aptly to all human encounto stroke our egos. When we prove that we ters. are right and someone else is wrong, we Are their times worth fighting? Of feel the illusion of strength. course. But proving myself right is not one Whenever I witness two people arguing of them. If anyone hurts a loved one, I will a point and trying to proves themselves do everything I can to defend them and asright, I can’t help envisioning two apes (no sist them. offence meant to apes, who actually have This is my view on being right and on more sense than this) staring one another most conflicts and disagreements I witness. down while pounding their chests.

Then again, maybe I’m wrong.

It becomes quite a playful process chalMark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanlenging oneself and thinking, “maybe I’m bergin. wrong.”

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRONTENAC ISLANDS Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2017, at the Township of Frontenac Islands Municipal Office, 1191 Road 96, Wolfe Island Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 1191 Road 96, Wolfe Island.

Description of Land: Roll No. 10 01 010 030 04700 0000; PART OF PIN 36316-0079(R); Part of the East Half Lot 2 Concession 10 and Part of Lot 2 Concession 11, South of the Baseline, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 13R-7665, in the Geographic Township of Wolfe Island, in the Township of Frontenac Islands, in the County of Frontenac. Subject to a Right-of-Way in common with others entitled thereto over, along and upon Part 1 on Reference Plan 13R-7665 as in Instrument No. FR462990; File No. 14-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $40,103.16 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Carol Dwyre Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands 1191 Road 96 P.O. Box 130 Wolfe Island ON KOH 2YO 613-544-6348 (Howe Island office) cdwyre@kos. net 613-385-2216 (Wolfe Island office) dplumley@kos.net Kingston Heritage - Thursday, March 30, 2017

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Investment advisor offers tips for avoiding fraud scams in the Kingston community Investment scams are something Ben Hunter, an investment advisor in Kingston with Credential Securities, sees on a regular basis. But recent investigations into alleged scams in Kingston caught him by surprise.

“It is surprising that a fraud like this, and we don’t fully know all the details yet, [allegedly] occurred in Kingston,” he said. “I would have expected to see something like this in Toronto, but maybe not in the small town of Kingston.”

On March 14, the Kingston Police Criminal Investigation Division executed two criminal code search warrants regarding Next Level Investments in Kingston.

Detectives formed reasonable grounds to believe that the firm had been operating illegally and it is now being investigated for fraud in what appears to be an elaborate investment scam promising extremely high rates of return.

Hunter could not comment on the case directly and it is still before the courts, but he did have a number of his own clients inquiring about the firm when they first showed up in Kingston.

“A lot of my clients asked and inquired about the firm and a lot of them are conservative investors and didn’t invest, but they did feel pressure to do so and kept asking about it,” he explained.

Hunter advised against investing with Next Level mainly because they were not a registered

Ben Hunter is an investment advisor in Kingston with Credential Securities. submitted photo

investment firm recognised by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).

“Registration is much more than an administrative step to becoming an advisor,” he said.

“It is a level of oversight into a firm and what an individual is doing and it provides checks and balances. If a firm isn’t registered, then they aren’t operating within securities regulations and that is a big red flag.”

This is a main piece of advice that Hunter gives all of his clients; checking to see if a firm is registered with CSA is as simple as visiting their website. The website also allows investors to see the history of a firm or advisor.

“You can check the disciplinary history of a person so you can see if they have had any sanctions against them or major complaints,” he said.

Hunter also advises investors to be wary of inflated return rates. He sees a lot of scams where rates of return are promised but never delivered.

“Keep in mind that anything above a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) rate, you are taking on increased risk,” he said. “I would treat promises of high returns with suspicion and you can always verify further with an accountant or a lawyer

or another firm.”

Going along with the point of promising high returns, Hunter also advises clients to ask themselves why the investor wants their money.

“If they are such great investors and they can make all this money, why do they need your money and why aren’t they just doing it for themselves?” he said.

“A trader who may have found some secret strategy probably wouldn’t want too many people catching on.”

Lastly, Hunter points out that how investors are being asked to finance an investment is really important. According to Hunter, registered, reputable firms will never ask for cash or credit card contributions and if investors are asked to do this it should be a red flag. Investment payments require a paper trail through the banking system and in line with this point, statements from firms should also be carefully analyzed.

“For me, I don’t have control over client statements and what is on them. They go out whether I want them to or not — in 2008 and 2009 when the markets went down it would have been great if they didn’t go out — but they go out quarterly or monthly automatically,” he said. “If all you are getting is emailed statements that look a little sketchy, that is certainly something to question.”

With more and more investment scams popping up all the time, Hunter has seen an impact on the investment business overall, but he simply advises people to do their homework when it comes to their money.

“I can see why all these scams make people skeptical, even of registered firms,” he said. “Investors really need to shop around and check on registrations and be careful with their money.”

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across North America each year. Although sports are an ideal way to socialize and get much-needed exercise, they also can increase participants’ risk of suffering a sports-related injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that millions of children age 15 and under are treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries every year. Some of the more common injuries include sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness.

Certain sports go hand-in-hand with the spring season. Here is a look at some popular spring sports and how to reduce a child’s risk of suffering some of the more common injuries associated with those sports.

Play safe when participating in sports The spring sports season is a popular time for school-aged children. After a few months of being cooped up indoors, many kids are ready to spend time in the fresh air. Organized team sports are one way they can burn energy and learn lessons in camaraderie and problem-solving.

Spring sports season presents a host of opportunities for athletic youngsters. But the secret to a successful season has little to do with wins and losses and a lot to do with making sure children have fun and take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of injury on the playing field.

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, nearly 40 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports

Baseball/Softball The start of the spring season coincides with the commencement of the professional baseball season.

Therefore, many schools and towns have baseball and softball leagues that also begin once the weather warms up. Baseball and softball are popular sports. However, each sport involves sliding, running, fast-moving balls, and long hours out in the elements. Each of these activities can cause injury, and some of the more common injuries associated with baseball and softball include soft tissue strains, fractures after being hit by a ball, sunburn and heat fatigue.

Lacrosse Lacrosse is a game that marries elements of basketball, football and hockey. Players throw and catch a small, hard, rubber ball with a netted stick, called a crosse.

Lacrosse is a contact sport; therefore, protective gear is essential to prevent injury. Players must wear helmets, typically with a safety grill over the face for boys. A mouthpiece, gloves and padding can be worn to further prevent injuries.

Track and Field Some athletes excel in track and field. Although less combative than other sports discussed and with little or no risk of contact-related injury, there are still some dangers inherent to track and field. Strains and sprains from falls or rolling ankles are common.

Safety precautions for track and field competitors revolve heavily around the athlete’s conditioning. Allow for ample warm-up periods and make sure athletes always wear supportive footwear. Players should always consume a good deal of water or other fluids to remain hydrated, and take sufficient breaks when the weather is warm.

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hand-eye coordination. The constant running involved also makes it one of the best spring sports for kids in terms of overall exercise.

dangerous form of skin cancer.

A better understanding of sunburn and its relationship with skin cancer may encourage more people to prioritize protecting their skin when spending time in the sun.

What is sunburn?

Sunburn occurs when the DNA in skin cells has been damaged

by UV radiation. Many people associate sunburn with skin that peels or blisters, but any skin that turns pink or red in the sun has been sunburnt.

Am I always vulnerable to sunburn?

Though many people may only get sunburns on hot days, that’s not because the skin is not susceptible to sunburn year-round. In fact, sunburn can occur any time of year because it’s caused by ultraviolet radiation, which has nothing to do with the temperature. Many people only spend time outdoors on hot days; hence, the reason they may only suffer sunburn in late spring and summer. Since sunburn can occur at any time of year, it’s imperative that skin is covered up and sunscreen is applied regardless of what time of year a person is enjoying the great outdoors.

Sunburn and skin cancer Sunburn can be a painful, unsightly consequence of too much unprotected time spent in the sun. But sunburn is more than just a temporary nuisance.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunburn can cause long-lasting damage to the skin and increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer.

Sunburn tends to be so common, particularly during the warmer months of the year, that many people may consider it a relatively harmless byproduct of spending time outside under the sun. But the United Kingdom-based charitable organization Cancer Research UK notes that getting painful sunburn just once every two years can triple a person’s risk of developing melanoma, the most

Am I out of the woods once my skin peels?

People who have experienced sunburn may have noticed their skin peeling in the days after

they were burned, though not every sunburn victim’s skin peels. Peeling is how the body rids itself of the damaged cells that can lead to cancer.

But just because a sunburn victim’s skin peels post-sunburn does not mean that person has necessarily dodged the skin cancer bullet. Some damage may remain after skin peels, and that remaining damage can still make sunburn sufferers vulnerable to skin cancer.

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Applying sufficient amounts of sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor of 30 can help adults and children reduce their risk for skin cancer.

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I’ve been sunburned. Now what?

A sunburn, even a particularly bad sunburn, does not guarantee a person will develop skin cancer.

But frequent sunburns increase a person’s risk of the disease, so people who have been sunburned, whether it’s just once or several times, should revisit what they’re doing to protect their skin before going back out in the sun. Wearing protective clothing, including long sleeve shirts and protective hats, and applying strong sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor, or SPF, of 30 are just a couple of ways to protect skin from sun damage.

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• Plan ahead. Understand the terrain • Bring water. Water is essential when going on a hiking and the trails before you begin trip. By the time you are feeling thirsty, you are already the hike. Visit the park or area’s dehydrated. Bring at least 1 to 2 liters of water per official Web site to access detailed, person. Keep in mind that this may mean adding 3 to printable trail maps and other 4 pounds to the pack. When necessary, trade excess information about the area. Make weight in other supplies for water, since water is note of ranger stations, portable most essential. Drinking from springs or lakes is not bathrooms and any other places adviseable. Animals bathe and relieve themselves you may want to use as pit stops in that water, and it might be teeming with bacteria. along the way. Give a copy of the trail map to someone staying • Pack snacks. Bring along lightweight snacks, such as behind, marking your planned place granola bars, dried fruit and nuts. Avoid sugary or starchy of entry. In the event you get lost, the snacks that your body will burn up in no time, leaving you person at home can alert authorities feeling hungry again. Keep food in tightly fitted containers to your approximate location. so aromas won’t lure curious animals in close.

• Know your environment. Hiking trails can be found all around the • Embark early. The temperature is lower in the morning, and the sun is less intense in early morning as well. In world. Some may be arid and addition, starting early reduces the chance you will be barren areas, while other areas may hiking in the dark. be lush and tropical. Each of these regions brings with them their own • Be aware of your surroundings. Although most animals share of plants and animals. It is will be content to avoid a hiking party, if they are provoked wise to know which species you or caught off guard, they may defend themselves. Watch may encounter along the way so where you are walking and avoid going off the trail. you will know how to treat a bite or If scaling rocks, be careful where you put your hands. a brush with a poisonous plant in There may be snakes or small rodents lurking in crevices. the event of an emergency.

• Be mindful of the weather. Before going on the hike, get • Carry a field guide. Refer to a field guide to help identify plants, trees and animals you may have seen. the latest weather report from a few different sources. This way you will have an average picture in your head of what • Take plenty of photographs. Most hikers want to the weather will be, and you can choose your footwear, document the sights around them. Capture the moments clothing and other essentials based on that forecast. Few with photos and be sure to make prints later. things can spoil a trip faster than unpredictable weather and failure to be ready for it.

• Carry out only what you carried in. Litter can ruin a natural landscape and put animals in danger. Always bring a trash • Pack a supply kit. It’s easy to go overboard on gear, but there bag and remove your spent items. Also, leave nature as are some basics that should be hiking essentials. Include a you found it. Resist the urge to take flowers or saplings first aid kit, a Swiss Army Knife, matches or a lighter, aspirin, or any other samples of the environment. a flashlight, and toilet paper in your supply kit.

Practice safety and common sense when hiking A warm breeze, the sound of a bubbling brook and the fresh smell of pine in the air are just some of the draws of hiking. There’s nothing quite like getting outdoors and enjoying nature.

Although hiking isn’t inherently dangerous, being at the mercy of the elements does imply some risk. As a result, it pays to be prepared when embarking on a hiking trip.

Even novice hikers know to avoid bug bites and apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, but there are also some lesser-known potential hazards on the hiking trail.

Heeding these tips can keep a person safe.

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as new muscle groups are activated in efforts to maintain and increase flexibility in both mental and physical abilities. For all dancers, good teaching helps to ensure that the studio environment is positive and healthy.

Dance Studio need to rely on excellent, well-informed teaching to shape a fun and family-friendly environment. Look for teachers that are certified and registered with the most highly respected syllabi in both Canada and the world (The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for ballet and the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) for jazz and tap). What this means for dancers is that they are receiving dance education from instructors who have been professionally educated in how to teach, and how to ensure the safe development of appropriate dance skills.

Most of all look for a school that values every student and want all dancers to succeed to their fullest potential, from the 3 year-olds in pre-ballet to the dancers at the movie Ballerina @ Cineplex adult learners who may be well into their 60s. Everybody has something that TRAINED PROFESSIONAL DANCE TEACHERS, dance can help them with; it might be acquiring the necessary coordination NECESSARY FOR EVERY DANCER and strength to ride a bicycle for the young person with global coordination delays, or practicing challenging mental exercises to sharpen memory for Studies show that dance has an overwhelmingly positive effect on older students. Varied programming and individual attention ensures teachers physical, psychological and intellectual development for people of all ages. get to know the needs of each students which helps them develop skills and From developing the coordination and gross motor skills of young people, to confidence. The results of student-centred education speak for its self. maintaining physical and mental flexibility in adults and seniors, dance can enhance quality of life at every age and stage. As with all physical activities, At 5678 we value every student and put her or his needs first. From our once-a-week recreational students to our pre-professional students, each is on his or her own however, it is important to make sure that the people who are instructing dance journey, and we believe that all our dancers have the right to develop and understand these benefits and how to assist dance participants to fully achieve progress in a healthy, safe, fun dance environment to reach their fullest potential. their personal potential.

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Saturday, March 25 - Annual Chili Cook-off by the Gananoque & District Humane Society at the Lansdowne Community Building, 1 Jessie St., Lansdowne, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live classic rock by R-Banned, licensed for beer, silent auction, baked treats. Ideal for families. Tickets to taste all chilis for a great lunch and to vote for your faves: Adults $10, kids 12 and under $5. Free general admission. We are looking for Cook-off Competitors. Please contact Helen at haweshr@hotmail.ca, 613585-6586, to register (free). ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D Ă&#x20AC;QH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Bella Bistro, 4050 Bath Road, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.

Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November WR WKH HQG RI 0DUFK :LWK VL[ ORFDWLRQV in KFL&A, Walk On encourages walking for people of all ages and abilities in a safe, social environment. The program is drop-in, and there is no cost to SDUWLFLSDWH 9LVLW ZZZ NĂ DSK FD IRU WKH Walk On schedule, or call 6135491232, H[W Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631: Every Friday night 6:30 p.m. - Karaoke by Steve, for a fun night of singing, dancing or just listen. Info 6133896605 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thrift Sale - Gently used childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, toys, books, and games. Battersea United Church. Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. Admission $2. hall.amanda@outlook.com for info.

Bath Legion branch 623 : Tasty Tall Boy Tuesdays - Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Tuesday plus buy one meal get the second for half price.

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

Due to the success of Union Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poetry event this past fall, we have decided to do another one in celebration

of National Poetry Month this April.

The gallery invites student and emerging poets to apply and we are seeking submissions on the theme of TIME. Application deadline: March 28th, 4:30pm.

Guidelines can be found at www.uniongallery.queensu.ca. The poetry reading will take place April 6.

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

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

One Parent Family Association weekly volleyball. Every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Drive, Info: opfa.limestone@gmail.com or call Doug Brown @ 613-766-6200.

OPFA is a single parent support group.

Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome.

60+ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Slow Pitch Softball is looking for Men 60+ to play slow pitch softball. If you have been an experienced player in the past and want to rekindle that competitive spirit- then this is for you. Come for some competitive fun .Will start as weather permits.

Play on Monday mornings Kingston.

For more info: Gord at 613 547 5679 or email gburnzz3@gmail.com or dsinkinson@gmail.com.kingston@ taoist.org, 613-544-4733.

Dress for Success Kingston, supports women in the community on their path toward employment, education and placement opportunities. Annual signature fundraiser Bring on the Bling is April 25, 2017 at the Ambassador Hotel. Doors open at 6 pm for jewellery viewing and the event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets may only be purchased from bringonthebling2017.eventbrite. ca. Tickets are limited The Seniors Association Kingston Region is looking for volunteers to help

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produce a weekly radio show aimed at seniors.The Time of Your Life airs Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. on CFRC 101.9 FM. If you like talking to people, learning about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in our community, or can write about subjects ranging from health care to entertainment, contact the Seniors Association at 613-548-7810, by email, programs@seniorskingston.ca , or drop in in one of the radio committee meetings every Monday at 10 a.m.at the Seniors Association on Francis Street. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet at Windmills, 184 Princess St, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.

Hearing Clinic & Open House April 5 & 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miracle-Ear Hearing Centre, 775 Strand Blvd. Join Catherine Forshner, Hearing Instrument Specialist, as she provides hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning, and batteries at Miracle-Earâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end location. Drop in or call for an appointment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613.384.0878. Guest experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Refreshments. No cost.

Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday April 1 - Return a Favour to Nature Winter is over, time for spring clean up so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean and hike. Rideau Trail will supply the plastic gloves and garbage bags. We will start at Sydenham Road parking lot as it always has rubbish, then we will hike down thru the cemetery, to the old trail head. Hike will be followed by some social time and refreshments at Portsmouth Village. Meet at Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 10 am. We will leave cars at trail head and then shuttle to Sydenham Road. No this is not an April Foolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joke but please feel free to come with some good jokes to pass on, and a lunch and water. Leader: Sharen 613 544 6022.

Sunday April 2 - Sir John A Memorial Cycle (1st of 3). Level 1, moderate pace, 24 km. Ride from Sydenham Rd. to Merton Rd and return, rememberLQJ WKLV LV WKH UDLO URXWH RXU ÂżUVW 3ULPH Minister traveled back to Kingston after his death in Ottawa in 1891. Meet

at Sydenham Rd and K&P RailLine to depart at 9:30 a.m.. Leader: Peter 613 634 1877.

Legion 560 - Saturday, April 1 - Catch the Ace--Licence #795527--Gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505. This fundraiser event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Aceâ&#x20AC;? will be drawn at 5 pm. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to buy a ticket. For more info call 613-5484570. PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT. The Runaway Cowboys will be entertaining from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome.

Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Specific Clinic and Course.- Learn to increase power for maximum acceleration, distance and accuracy striking the club-head. Included is a take-away guide book with practical tips to avoid and reduce injury . Fund raiser for Heart and Stoke Foundation . Information Call Dee: 613389-6540 or E-mail: 50plusgolfers@gmail.com.

Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Monday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location.

Cataraqui Canoe Club: Saturday, April 1: Parrottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Hike. Come and enjoy an easy hike at Parrottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Conservation Area to ease into spring. The hike will be followed by a scheduling party in the evening (see below). For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

Saturday, April 1: Potluck and Scheduling. Join us for some fun at this potluck party to share stories and make plans for the upcoming paddling season. New members are especially welcome. For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe. on.ca.

Hearing Clinic & Open House April 5 & 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miracle-Ear Hearing Centre, 775 Strand Blvd. Join Catherine Forshner, Hearing Instrument Specialist, as

she provides hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning, and batteries at Miracle-Earâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end location.

Drop in or call for an appointment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613.384.0878. Guest experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Refreshments. No cost.

RCL Br 631 Saturday, April 1 1-5 p.m. Music by Neil Carter Music lovers charge $5. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631. 4034 Bath Road.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank invites residents of Kingston and surrounding areas to join us for our 2017 Spring Information Meeting at the Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Learn about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on with growing projects here in Kingston, and how citizens can advocate locally for an end to global hunger.Westside Fellowship Christian Reformed Church is located at 1021 Woodbine Road.

Limestone Quilt Guild meeting and trunk show - Join us for a trunk show by Debbie Toonders from the Upper Canada Quilt Guild. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wednesday, April 5 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http://limestonequiltersguild.wordpress.com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca.

The Saxobelles are all-experienced big band musicians who have branched out to offer a variety of music, from pop to classical to jazz. These four young women have been performing throughout the Kingston & Gananoque area for the last 3 years. Music West presents this concert at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the Lake United Church in Reddendale Friday, March 31 at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 Regular, $15 students/ seniors (65+), $10 children under 13yrs. These are available from the Church Office, 1 Redden St between 9 a.m. - noon weekdays, or at the door on the night of the concert.

Did you know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also national and international news on our website?

For all the latest, visit www.kingstonregion.com/kingstonregion-news/ Kingston Heritage - Thursday, March 30, 2017

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Household Hazardous Waste facility opens for the season Opening days for household hazardous waste facility, 196 Lappan’s Lane: • Saturday, April 1 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

• Thursday, April 6 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Please bring proof of residency when dropping off items.

The facility is open every Thursday and Saturday until the end of November. Bring items in their original containers and never mix materials.

Never put hazardous waste in the garbage or down the drain.

Not sure if it’s hazardous?

Check CityofKingston.ca/wastelookup. #WasteNotYGK

Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

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Majestic from the moment you arrive and park in the paved 4 car driveway of this executive home. You wil find yourself drawn in by this beautiful Harlem Romance look of this exquisite 2 story home. Apon entering you wil be taken away by the presents of a magnificent grand staircase and arch ways that truly make you feel like all your dreams are coming true. The 9’ ceilings, open concept layout with a large amount of gorgeous windows makes the home flood with natural light. Custom kitchen with island, granite countertops, and designer backsplash has a spacious eat-in area with patio doors leading to the fully fenced large pie shaped yard. Follow your grand staircase to the upper level to seek out three bedrooms plus bright loft study or children’s own Livingroom a Lavish Master suite with ‘his and hers closets’. Spacious ensuite features double sinks, 5’ shower and jet tub to relax after a long day. Basement is unfinished and awaiting your finishing touches to customize for your family. MLS #363391097

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Host a successful open house When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which invites prospective buyers to tour the property.

Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a well-planned open house can help sellers generate numerous offers in a single day.

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