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"We are still dedicated to providing as much emergency service as we can for women," said McLaren. "But this facility will also help us provide some stability through affordable housing by offering nine bachelor apartments and then space for seven women through transitional housing." The facility also hopes to provide a fresh start for some women in Kingston; that was part of the reason they decided to move from downtown to the west end. "We came to the west end because we were listening to the voices of the women who had been staying with us over the past few years," said McLaren. "They didn’t want to be in the areas that are maybe more affordable for them, like the north end, because those areas are often dangerous and those areas are often places with history and triggers for them, too. They wanted to be closer to the mall, still on a bus route, but in a different area." McLaren also hopes that the new facility will allow Dawn House to reach a larger population of women in Kingston. "Everything is downtown in Kingston, and we wanted to provide a hub for women’s services in the west end, too." Unfortunately, not everything has gone as planned with the new space. McLaren had hoped that they would be open in December 2016, but that date was quickly pushed to March 2017 after some structural issues and the discovery of mould in the building. "The building had been vacant for six years, and over that time, a lot of neglect and unfortunately leaks happened," said McLaren. "We have tried to figure out solutions that aren’t too costly, but it has all taken time, and now we have had even more of a setback." The most recent setback happened on April 9, when the construction site was broken into and vandalized. "The construction crew came in and their tool box locks had been cut. None of the tools were missing, but they noticed a lot of little things," McLaren explained. "A lot of it was wiring that was cut and copper pipes removed in some areas. Even extension cords had been cut, and in one area, a live wire had been cut and is now blackened from the spark that likely occurred. We are lucky there was not a fire." Overall, about $30,000 to $60,000 in damages occurred through the break-in. But the biggest impact from the incident will be the delay in time. "Now we are looking at June, or with these further delays, possibly July," said McLaren. "We have insurance, but we also have mortgage payments, and we were hoping to have the units paying that monthly cost; but the longer we aren’t open, the longer we are paying that mortgage on our own." The hope is that staff will be able to move into the building next week and into their offices on the main floor, but the rest of the building is still far from completion. At this point, McLaren admits that she can see the facility coming together — and there is already a list of women who are waiting for the new facility — but they need some assistance to get there. "If anyone saw anything and they have
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At the tender age of eight, Ava Baldwin is already becoming well-known for her community service in her hometown of Bath. In early April, Ava, a Grade 3 student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, set out to clean up a winter’s worth of garbage that accumulated at the end of Purdy Road. “The incredible winds this year have littered the end of the street badly and she has worked so hard…all alone,” wrote Martha Franklin Silmser in the Village of Bath News Facebok group. “I hope the parents, whoever you are, see this post and perhaps show her how much she is appreciated. THANK YOU DEAR.” The post became very popular and wasn’t long before Ava’s mom, Stefanie Baldwin, saw it and passed on the message. Ava, a member of Brownies, took on the task in order to achieve one of her badges. “It’s called ‘taking part’,” she explains. “You have to plant a tree or a flower and then clean up a green space.” You could say that Ava went above and beyond the requirements of the badge, though.
“I went there three times and I have 14 garbage bags,” she says. Most of it is recycling, and Ava and Stefanie plan on sorting through it so they are able to recycle what they can. “I’m so proud of her but I’m not surprised at all because this has always been her,” Stefanie says. “She’s always done stuff like this, it’s just amazing now that people have noticed and she’s being recognized.” Stefanie originally put Ava in Brownies to foster this sense of community spirit. “I knew she would really enjoy it and she Ava Baldwin, eight, spent hours picking up gardoes. It’s really helping bage at a green space near her home in Bath. Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland her keep going with what she enjoys doing. She loves to help other people and ani- bee-friendly plants. The ‘taking part’ badge will be Ava’s mals and the environment.” 14th Brownie badge, and surely not her Ava is also an Earth Ranger. “You help save the animals, and I did last, says the proud mother, who has evhelp save the bees once,” she says, explain- ery reason to believe her daughter will ing that she planted a garden using a continue with her community service: “She’s an amazing girl.” special package of seeds she was sent for
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Graceland housing project strikes bad note with west end neighbours BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — For the second time in four years, a developer is trying to convince city officials and residents of a quiet west end neighbourhood that some green space next door is ideal for a new subdivision. But many residents and the district councillor aren’t buying it. “It’s still too high of a density for that small area, especially with it being so close to the railway tracks,” explained Coun. Lisa Osanic. The city hosted another public meeting on April 6 to hear feedback on the revised housing development at 655 Graceland Ave., a street named by the former Kingston Township in honour of Elvis Presley’s famous estate. The developer proposes to construct homes on a 5.6 hectare field that connects to Graceland Avenue and Forest Hill Drive, which both run off Lincoln Drive. “The initial submission consisted of a proposal for 53 residential lots; however, a more recent submission by the application has revised this total to 45 residential lots,” according to a planning department report. The green belt property earmarked for development is located on the northwest corner of Bath Road and Bayridge Drive. It is wedged between the existing neighbourhood to the north and the main CN railway tracks to the south.
The developer is seeking rezoning permission for 45 single-detached houses with reduced front, side and rear lot sizes. The proposed subdivision would also be comprised of one park, a walkway block, and a block for the construction of a stormwater management pond. The initial development application unveiled in 2013 triggered a strong community backlash. Many area residents complained that construction on the vacant lot would affect their property values, increase exposure to traffic and train noise, and reduce their quality of life. Coun. Osanic says a small reduction in the number of houses won’t be enough to address neighbourhood concerns, including the removal of a sound barrier on Forest Hill Drive to accommodate a pathway to the proposed subdivision. “The fence that’s there right now was meant to be a permanent sound barrier. Putting a walkway through there will eliminate the sound barrier protection.” But according to a subdivision report prepared for the developer — a numbered company owned by Lou Vadala, Scott Elo and Jimmy Colden that is represented by Ainley Group Consulting — the future houses are compatible in size with existing neighbourhood homes, and comply with the city’s infill and urban intensification policies. The southern side of the subdivision would also have a 30-metre distance from the CN
right-of-way, along with new acoustic fencing to buffer houses from the train noise. City planners say they have no further concerns about noise issues and the conservation authority says the proposed development is not expected to have any significant impact on the white-tailed deer, which are often sighted on the sloping field property. The subdivision will have an internal street connecting to Graceland and to both sides of Forest Hill Drive. Coun. Osanic says constituents remain
upset with the revised application and are gathering a petition. “It could’ve been some single-detached homes with bigger lots and you could still save the natural beauty of that area. Instead, all the trees will be taken out and that park land is way too small for putting in 45 homes around there.” The city’s planning department is currently reviewing the revised rezoning application, but has not yet made a recommendation to the planning committee.
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Council to discuss new ‘open government’ strategy this month BY BILL HUTCHINS
There’s nothing more frustrating for homeowners than shovelling a driveway only to watch as a city plow comes by and buries it in more snow. Well, soon, there could be an app to avoid that scenario. City officials say they are working on technology that will allow residents to track the exact location of snow clearing efforts in their neighbourhoods in real time. All public works vehicles will eventually be equipped with GPS technology. “That will start to appear perhaps before the end of this council term,” said David Johnston, the city’s chief information officer. While GPS technology isn’t new, applying it to improve the delivery of municipal services remains a work in progress. Officials say the day is also getting closer when Kingston Transit users will be able to track the location of the nearest bus. “Plans are definitely in place for (GPS) transit,” Johnston told councillors, adding transit will likely have the technology tracking system in
place before public works vehicles. The planned improvements are part of the city’s open government strategy, first adopted in 2015, to better connect residents to the municipal services that their tax dollars pay for. While technology will play a big role in the broad new strategy, it’s not the only thing being overhauled. Officials say they’re working to improve public engagement, and more details of that will be discussed during a special council meeting April 25. A final report is due this fall. The need to improve public trust and transparency in local government is driven by two main factors; fostering open government is one of council’s top priorities for this term, and several citizens and neighbourhood groups have complained that city hall does not pay enough attention to their concerns. Citizens have either sent petitions or spoken directly to council about past frustrations ranging from a lack of consultation over the redevelopment of the old school property at 671 Brock St. to the final draft of the Official Plan update.
Christine Sypnowich with the Coalition of Kingston Communities, an umbrella group representing various neighbourhood associations, has had city hall transparency in her sights in recent years. Most recently, she complained the city had “faltered” with procedural missteps by not holding a final public meeting before the Official Plan was adopted. “We appreciate you don’t want to meet forever over the Official Plan. Neither do we. But if the document keeps changing then we want to know about it,” she said at a recent council meeting. City staff defended the lengthy and complex process, and stressed the plan was already the focus of several meetings. Despite ongoing discontent, officials say the goal is for local government to “become sustainably more transparent, more accountable, and more responsive to their own citizens, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of governance, as well as the quality of services that citizens receive.” They say the open government work plan is built around four primary
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The battle lines are drawn over the proposed Capitol condominium highrise in downtown Kingston. The question now: when will the battle take place? The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) will convene another prehearing next month to finalize the ground rules of discussion, and to set a date for the hearing to begin. “The hearing date is expected to be in late fall or early winter 2018. It is now estimated to be a 10-day hearing,” said Samantha King, who is with the group Vision for Kingston. King, Annette Burfoot, Vicki Schmolka, and the Frontenac Heritage Foundation are the main appellants fighting the proposed 15-storey Capitol condominium at 223 Princess St. But more than 40 others have asked for participant status at the OMB’s appeal hearing. Christine Sypnowich is one of them, and will be speaking in her role as president of the Barriefield Village Association and chair of the Coalition of Kingston Communities. While Sypnowich didn’t at-
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tend the first pre-hearing conference in late February, she has been briefed on what was discussed. “Those who were there say they were really heartened by what they thought was a pretty responsible adjudicator.” Sypnowich also voiced concern that IN8 Developments, the developer seeking to build a condo atop the former Capitol movie theatre, has refused to consider mediation to avoid a full-blown hearing. “That speaks ill of developers if they are not prepared to find some kind of compromise with the public.” However, IN8’s owner Darryl Firsten says there’s already been extensive consultation and compromise to get to this point in the project. “I don’t think mediation really works for either party.” Firsten says he's already come down from the original 21-storey proposal and says 15 floors is as low as he can go to keep the building economically viable. “We’d had two years’ worth of back and forth and switching things. No, we already agreed to that (current proposal). I don’t see mediation going anywhere.” There needs to be a certain amount of density to afford the foundation and construction work, he added. The developer also expressed frustration over the three-month procedural delay in setting an OMB hearing date, noting the appellants weren’t fully prepared at the initial pre-hearing. “The process has dragged out an additional three months by not having the list of experts they’d be calling.” Sypnowich dismissed claims that the building can’t be reduced in size, noting the current proposal is about seven times greater than the permitted density, and 10 stories taller than what’s allowed in the Official Plan. “It’s perfectly viable to make mid-rise buildings profitable.” It’s been two years since IN8 first unveiled its residential project, garnering praise from the downtown business association and scorn from many residents who primarily object to the height. While the BIA welcomes the need for more people living downtown, critics say this project could overshadow area heritage buildings and set a pattern for future highrises downtown. “I think we can get cowed in our small town thinking that the bright lights of the big city are beckoning and
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we have to get in line and say ‘yes’ to these proposals,” said Sypnowich. Firsten says interest in his condominium remains strong, noting 70 to 75 per cent of the 212 units have already been pre-sold at prices ranging from $225,000 to $450,000 per unit. “We’d love to throw a shovel in the ground right away, but we’ll be patient.” The next pre-hearing is set for May 23. The highrise will be located closer to the Queen Street side of the property, far enough away from the low-rise character of Princess Street, he added. The City of Kingston will not be a party to the OMB appeal due to an unusual turn of events. Last fall, councillors initially voted 7-6 in favour of a staff recommendation to support IN8’s rezoning application and its enabling bylaw. But a re-vote was taken after Coun. Adam Candon’s involvement was questioned by an integrity commissioner. The second vote, without Candon’s participation, resulted in a 6-6 tie. The application was rejected at the political level, but the enabling bylaw remains in force and council will not take action to repeal it while the OMB appeal is underway. “Our appeal is going forward with a ‘no’ vote from council on the record. The appeal is still falling on the community’s shoulders. Ordinarily, the developer would have to appeal a ‘no’ vote by council,” explained King. With planning staff’s backing of the project, Firsten confirms he will subpoena several city planners to testify with their professional opinions on his company’s behalf.
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EDITORIAL Two ways to find peace and happiness amid chaos Lately, my life is a whirlwind. Not in a bad way. Nothing is wrong, per se. It’s just chaotic. Mostly, this is due to the fact that I now have double the children I had a year ago and still work multiple jobs, all of which I care passionately about. Everly is still breastfeeding and refuses to take any sort of bottle, which complicates matters because it means we are physically tied to one other; her need for my milk and my need to have my boobs drained are constant concerns, regardless of how busy my day is otherwise. Thankfully, I mastered the art of hands-free nursing a long time ago, which means I spend a lot of time writing, editing and updating my website with a baby at my breast. I’ve even written more than a few briefs and columns on my phone, in Notes, after Everly fell asleep nursing and I was too afraid of waking her to go get my computer. Yet I still believe I will remember this era of my life as a happy time, because being busy is good, I think, as long as you approach it correctly. I’ve found there are two key things one should do to find
happiness amid such chaos. The first is to try and be fully present no matter what you’re doing. For instance, if I’m playing at the park with Summer, this is the wrong time to respond to work emails, regardless of how pressing they may seem. Not only is there a good chance my emails will be filled with typos because I’m trying to simultaneously write and kick a ball around, but I will also end up feeling intense mom guilt for being on my phone instead of playing with my kid. Trying to do both things at once leads to feeling incompetent at everything. By allotting specific times for these separate activities, I am able to put a full effort into each. (Obviously, I have not applied this rule to nursing. Maybe I should.) The second way I try to maintain a sense of peace is related to the first; I call it practising mindfulness. I’m not sure if mindfulness experts would define the practice the exact way I do, but for me it means recognizing the difference between daily happenings as they exist objectively and the meanings I attach to them through thoughts and emotions.
For instance, if I have a limited amount of time to dash home and feed the baby, I can either dash home and feed the baby in a stressed and frazzled state, or I can calmly make my way home in relative peace in the same amount of time. Every day, I remind myself that while I often can’t control what happens in my life, I can always control how I react to it. Acknowledging this makes me feel all-powerful. I should add that when life gets intense, it helps to be married to a saint. Steve has put up with my crazy emotions and obsessions for almost 15 years now, and he is an amazing father to our kids — more than an equal partner. He is a steadying force to my emotional peaks and valleys and he allows me to have time to do yoga and read. Without him, I likely wouldn’t have the luxury to even consider things like mindfulness and other solutions to the chaos. I keep telling myself that surely things will calm down next week/month/season. This has yet to happen but, in the meantime, we’re doing just fine
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Know your rights before booking a flight Last week, a video of a man being forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight went viral online. The man was asked to leave the overbooked flight to make room for United staff and even after explaining that he was a doctor and that he had to see patients in the morning, guards dragged him down the aisle to remove him from the flight. Needless to say, this didn’t go over well with anyone on the flight or anyone who has seen the video and now United is facing public backlash and a lawsuit. But all of this raises some larger questions: What is the proper protocol when flights are overbooked? Can you simply be removed at the airline’s will? What are your rights in these scenarios? While this situation is extreme, it is not uncommon to have overbooked flights, especially in this day and age when airlines want to run with full flights every time and as airlines become more and more competitive. The rules are pretty unforgiving in the United States, but are a bit better when it comes to Canadian airlines, but most airlines reserve the right to pluck you out of your seat if they’ve sold it twice, which is perfectly legal, even in Canada. So what can you do to prevent this scenario for yourself? -Pay extra: many airlines offer different prices for the same seats with different benefits. For example, Air Canada offers Tango, Flex or Latitude fares and if you want to be sure that you aren’t the one asked to leave, buy the Latitude seat. -Check in early: while there is no guarantee, many airlines have suggested that checking in early increases your chances of keeping your seat. Often, you can check in up to 24 hours early online. -Pay to reserve your seat: paying for an assigned seat also increases your chances of keeping your seat, but again, no guarantee -Fly an airline with a no overbooking policy: In North America, this means flying with WestJet, which is one of the only airlines that offers a no overbooking policy and instead they sometimes move to smaller planes when flights are under booked Contrary to popular opinion, buying a seat in business class doesn’t actually guarantee that you won’t be asked to give up your seat. And unsurprisingly, passengers who bought seats on points or got a great deal on their seat may be targeted first when it comes to the crew asking for volunteers. All of this is rather discouraging, especially when we think of the rising costs of flights and the extra charges that seem to be continuously added on, but what can we do? Being informed is important, but we can also push airlines to change these policies and let them know that this is not ok. United is likely getting this message right now and hopefully other airlines will take notice too.
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Let's encourage our government to keep its promises Say what? Electoral reform? Do you roll your eyes and say, "I don't really know what it means," or "I can't be bothered," or "Why should I care?" Wrong responses! Our voting system determines our members of parliament who then make the laws and policies that affect so many aspects of our lives. We would want to get a government that reflects the values, hopes, dreams, etc. of the people, as
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expressed through our votes, wouldn't we? Our current 'first past the post' system doesn't do that. Because of it, both Harper and Trudeau, when they, in turn, won 39 per cent of the popular votes, were each awarded 54 per cent of the seats in the House of Commons, and therefore 100 per cent of the power! Even though 60 per cent of the voters had chosen other people. Another way of looking at it is
this: In 2015, 38,000 votes could win a seat for the Liberals, but even with 603,000 votes for the Green party, they could claim only one MP, because of the system. Does this sound fair? Not quite! This system makes all votes except those cast for the winner wasted votes. No wonder a lot of people don't bother to vote at all! If we're a democracy, we deserve better, surely. This government set up a Spe-
cial Committee on Electoral Reform to study and hear from Canadians about our voting system. The committee wrote a 333page report in which thousands of Canadians (about 90 per cent of the submissions) asked for a change to a more representative voting system. Without warning, the PM decided to abandon the report. But in May, our MPs will vote on bringing this report back to Parliament, to work on further.Â
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Time is ripe for the third crossing Building a third crossing over the Cataraqui River has been a topic of debate in the Kingston community for many years. In fact, friends who have lived their entire lives in Kingston tell me this issue has been a heated topic of discussion since the early 1960s. I recall upon arriving at RMC in 1976 that it was estimated at $50 million. To put things in perspective, $50 million in 1976 is worth $213 million in 2017 with inflation. Looking back to the 1970s, 80s, and even the 1990s, Kingston could absolutely not have afforded such a major infrastructure project, especially without any financial help from the provincial and federal coffers. So, what has changed since then? Kingston has always been recognized as a wonderful city; an excellent place to live, work, raise your family and enjoy retirement. Kingston’s population has grown significantly in the recent past, first with the boom in the west end, and now a buildup in the east end. This growth will not stop, as more and more people want to make Kingston their home. Travel time has always been an issue of discussion, but more relevant and important is that east end residents (Pittsburgh and part of Countryside), just like the rest of the city population, are fully entitled to prompt emergency services from police, fire, ambulance and paramedics. Over the years, time and time again, there have been issues with reaction time for first responders due to the closing of Highway 401 and/or the LaSalle causeway — the only two ways across the river — potentially putting lives of residents at risk. Below is some information I have captured from various documents on the third crossing: —The transportation model, which was updat-
ed in 2009 and 2014, continues to show that travel demand exceeds the capacity for trips crossing at the LaSalle Causeway. —Data from measuring traffic volumes on LaSalle Causeway has shown a steady increase from 23,000 vehicles a day in 2010 to between 24,000 to 27,000 vehicles a day in 2015. —In addition to the benefit of providing additional transportation capacity across the Cataraqui River, the environmental assessment found benefits such as: ·Decreasing travel time and greenhouse gas emissions; ·Decreasing traffic congestion along the LaSalle Causeway; ·Providing additional access to the east end of the city for emergency vehicles; ·Providing an alternative route during Highway 401 and LaSalle Causeway closures; Providing an opportunity for active transportation with a multi-use trail; ·Accommodating growth as defined within the Official Plan and the urban growth boundary. As well, there are secondary positive effects that warrant mentioning: —All residents will enjoy a more reliable and effective bus transit network, while promoting more accessible active transportation routes across the city. —Having more options to cross the river will encourage residents to participate more actively in the social and economic life across the city and in all their neighbourhoods. —A better connected city will open up business, commercial and employment opportunities for everyone in the city. I am convinced that the
third crossing would encourage potential owners of businesses, commercial enterprises and developers to seriously consider the east end as a viable and lucrative potential option. The opportunity is before us now, and in my opinion, it all boils down to affordability. The often-mentioned estimate of $120 million came from the 2011 Third Crossing Conceptual Design as part of the Environmental Assessment. As a military engineer officer for 37 years, my experience with infrastructure projects, costs overruns, inflation impacts and fluctuations on material costs would suggest the project to cost $140 million to $160 million in 2017. Currently, we have the potential for a three-way funding partnership with the three levels of government each sharing a third of the cost (about $47 million to $53 million each). Please also remember that Kingston invested over $60 million for the John Counter Boulevard project, including close to $40 million for the rail overpass alone which is still under construction, and hardly anyone made a fuss. To me, the third crossing will have a more significant and positive impact on the city as a whole than the rail overpass, at a similar cost to Kingstonians. With the very real possibility of receiving contributions from both the provincial and federal governments, not jumping on this opportunity would be naïve. The studies are paid for and complete, the need has been identified, the funding model is real, so time is ripe for the third crossing. Louis Cyr Candidate for Countryside District Byelection
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Let's make our voting system fair for everyone I am writing to weigh in on the issue of electoral reform in Canada and changing our voting system to make it fair for everyone. Since the early 1980s there have been a number of significant processes that have looked at electoral reform. These have involved experts, citizens and politicians, and have been very thorough. Without fail, these processes have recommended a more proportional voting system to make every vote count. In 2015, Justin Trudeau promised to make every vote count in 2019 — a promise he has since broken. In Kingston, MP Mark Gerretsen hosted a Town Hall where people were asked to rank the principles they thought were most important in a voting system. Every table ranked “fairness of representation” as their number one principle. No one wants a system where strategic voting is possible. People shouldn’t ever feel obliged to vote against something. They should be allowed to vote for the things they believe in and to know that their vote will count in some way. Nathan Cullen MP — a member of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform — is crossing Canada on the Keep Your Promise Tour to challenge Prime Minister Trudeau to reconsider and put electoral reform back on the agenda. He will be in Kingston on April 21 at city hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Lea Westlake Kingston, Ont.
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Over the past 10 years, Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) has helped thousands of newcomers settle in the community. On April 12, they invited members of that community to Memorial Hall to celebrate this milestone. “A program in Kingston of this magnitude is really important to recognize, and take a moment and stand still, and look at what we have accomplished,” said Ruth Noordegraaf, manager of immigrant services at Kingston Community Health Centre and master of ceremonies for the celebration. “In 10 years, we have reached over 3,000 clients and changed the community by providing those clients with a new community, a friendly space, and that is so important.” In addition to those 3,000 clients, ISKA also wanted to thank the more than 50 community partners, 30 staff members, and 300 volunteers that have helped ISKA be successful over the past 10 years. “Tonight is a mix of organizations we have worked with, community members, and newcomers or clients that we have helped,” explained Noordegraaf. “We wanted to focus on a lot of people we have worked with in the past, and also look to the future with them.” The event included a keynote address from local author Lawrence Scanlan, who offered his own reflections on the shifting demographic landscape of both Kingston and Canada, the benefits that come with such change and the challenge
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that it poses. ISKA also invited their first client, Anisunnisa Ishtiak, to share her story at the event. “I arrived in 2006, and I was there when Peter Milliken did the opening ceremonies for ISKA,” said Ishtiak prior to her presentation. "I was there, and we saw them cut the ribbon, and that is how my journey with ISKA started.” Ishtiak came to Canada with her husband and three children from Karachi, Pakistan. She and her husband applied for immigration to Canada because they wanted more educational opportunities, especially for their kids, and the political climate in Pakistan wasn’t the best at that time. “Back there I was a microbiologist, but I took a leave and we came to Canada, and I have never regretted that decision,” she said. Upon arriving in Kingston, Ishtiak started volunteering with ISKA and joined the advisory committee for newcomers. She worked with a diabetes support and education program, and she also joined a sewing group of which she is still a member. “We are a diverse group with people from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Japan, Canada and elsewhere, and we all get together for different projects,” she said. “We get fabric donated and we make things like aprons and different items, and then we have an annual sale. It is such a great group, especially for newcomers.” Ishtiak felt it was important to share her experiences with ISKA at the 10-year celebration, and tell the community how much of an impact the organization has made on her and her family’s life. “ISKA is doing an amazing job helping newcomers to Kingston. They help with passports and guide the newcomers, and there are a number of youth programs. I think they are doing an amazing job,” she said. “They are helping my family and other families settle well in Kingston, and I appreciate that.” All of Ishtiak’s children attended and graduated from Bayridge Secondary School and have moved on to have successful careers. She hopes that by sharing her experiences, the community can see the impact that ISKA has. “I want to share my experiences with people and tell them that Kingston is an awesome city.” Noordegraaf echoed this message and she hopes that while everyone celebrates ISKA’s 10 years in Kingston, they also look to the future and see the value that ISKA provides. “This event allows us to take a moment and reflect what we have done in the past 10 years, but also to look at the future and think about why it is so important to have these settlement services in our community, and why it is beneficial for our clients and the community,” she said. “We need diversity in our community, and I think we should be really proud of our accomplishments so far.”
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Our farm has organized two free gardening workshops in Kingston this spring, and you’re invited to join us. The workshops, taking place April 25 and May 23, will be run by organic vegetable farmer Marie Bencze. “Gardening is incredibly rewarding,” said Bencze. “There is research that proves that working with soil, and the exchange of microbes we get through soil contact, actually makes us happier. Also, when you garden you get to eat the freshest food, and even if you don't have a lot of money you get to eat like a king!” Farmer Emily Dowling notes: “People always have questions at our annual plant sales about what to do with their seedlings.
feel more confident and successful when they take their plants home.” Marie Bencze explained: “The workshops are designed for beginners or for people who feel they could benefit from new perspectives, or who have struggled with certain crops in the past.” All ages are welcome, though, the workshops are geared toward adults. Each workshop will cover the basics of bed preparation, transplanting skills, watering techniques and cultivation of particular plants. “At the April plant party I'll be covering how to get plants ready Free gardening workshops for the garden,” said Bencze. Photo copyright Andree Thorpe Photography “I'll teach skills around potting up and hardening off”— that So we decided to host a work-shop this year to make people
is, making sure that transplants are adapted to outdoor weather. “In May, I'll focus more on tomatoes, and teach people how to ‘sucker’ for better production, and how to avoid issues such as blossom end rot.” Bencze will also give some garden planning suggestions. “I will get the participants to think about which part of their garden gets the most sun, which plants they intend to harvest from most regularly, and other things that can stimulate design ideas for our gardens to make them enjoyable to work in and bountiful in their production.” Continued on page 15
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Expanded patio season could clash with winter: Staff report BY BILL HUTCHINS
News — Kingston’s sidewalk patios are starting to open for another season. But efforts to keep them open for a little longer each year may not be such a good idea, according to a new city report. Councillors passed a motion last fall asking staff to explore the pros and cons of extending the current seven-month patio season — which runs from April 1 to Oct. 31 — to possibly include March and November. Coun. Jim Neill, who introduced the motion, said changing weather patterns have led to milder than usual weather in the fall, winter and spring seasons. “Five years ago, we had
summerlike weather in March, and I was asked why we couldn’t open patios. There were tourists in the area at Easter asking the same kinds of questions.” But a new report by city staff is casting a winter chill on the idea. It says allowing businesses to fence off sidewalk space for two extra months could be problematic if the winter season clashes with the expanded patio season. “Despite the reality of climate change, the frequency and severity of winter weather conditions occurring in both November and March is, by recent experience, not decreasing,” the report noted. Staff sought input from downtown business
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owners and various municipal departments that would be impacted by allowing a longer patio season. The public works department expressed reservations. “Extending the patio season to Nov. 30 and then giving consideration to starting the season on March 1 will create operational issues, as well as additional cost for the maintenance of the city’s municipal sidewalks.” Public works, which handles snow removal, raised a variety of concerns should a snowfall occur after sidewalk patio fences are set up. The department says snow clearing “could not be accomplished” with the current equipment and resources, explaining that: — plows could not clear a 1.5 metre sidewalk path due to difficulties navigating around patio fences; — tax-funded maintenance costs would increase, as snow around patios would have to be cleared manually and patio corridor cleaning would be slowed; — some sidewalk space would be taken up during high attendance events like November’s Santa parade; — annual sidewalk repair/maintenance and spring cleanup operations would be restricted to a couple of months of the year when patios are not in place; — pedestrian trip and fall hazards could rise, increasing municipal liability claims. City officials also reached out to business owners for their thoughts of changing the patio bylaw to allow for longer seasons. Only a handful of food and beverage-related businesses responded to the survey. Most said they support an extended season, but don’t want to pay higher fees. Restaurant, bar and café owners typi-
cally pay the city thousands of dollars in yearly permits, and must compensate for lost revenues from any adjacent parking spaces, plus renting room for tables and chairs on sidewalks. The city did not receive any feedback from nonfood related businesses. “Having no comments from businesses adjacent to any one of the patios leaves a large section of the downtown business community without a comment, though possibly being impacted by the outcome,” staff noted. They plan additional outreach through the Downtown Kingston BIA’s semi-annual meeting in May before making final recommendations to council. Despite concerns about March and November winter storms impacting sidewalk clearing around patios, staff suggested there may be room for compromise between patio operators and city crews. “Consideration could be given to a hybrid, where the last two weeks of March can be considered appropriate for installation subject to weather forecasts, street conditions and notification from staff; and the patio operators could extend their season into November with removal of all patio materials by Nov. 31, subject to weather forecasts and notification from staff to close sooner.” In the hybrid option, staff suggest restaurant owners would be required to clear the snow within the patio fencing, as well as around the fencing and away from areas on adjacent properties that sidewalk clearing equipment could not navigate. A final staff recommendation on whether to allow an extended patio season is expected in July.
Two free gardening workshops this spring Continued from page 13
If you don’t have a garden or a backyard, no problem. Bencze will also talk about container gardening for various crops, and offer space-saving tips. Marie Bencze adds: “After years of working on organic vegetable farms, I am starting to grow more of an interest in home gardening including planting flowers to attract pollinators, herbs to dry down for tea, and non-stop kale and Swiss chard so that I can treat my chickens to a few leaves here and there, and also have plenty of hardy greens to cook with all season long.” The one-hour workshops will start at 5 p.m. on both Tuesday, April 25 and Tuesday, May 23. They will be held outside the Mulberry Waldorf School at 25 Markland Street. The workshops are free, but please register in advance as space is limited. You can sign up online at: http://rootradicalrows. com/gardeningwork-
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rootradicalrows.com/plantorders2017.html. And, if you’re interested in some more hands-on gardening practice on our farm, you can get in touch about joining one of our work bees this summer. Aric McBay is a farmer and author. For more about veggies from Root Radical Community Supported Agriculture, visit www.rootradicalrows.com.
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Mary Lambert returning to Kingston
Two-time Juno Award nominee Mary Lambert has been singing for children for many years. Formerly from Kingston, she moved to Alberta about fiveand-a-half years ago when her husband got transferred. In a pleasant surprise for her former home base of Kingston, she’ll be performing on May 19 at Duncan McArthur Hall to release her new CD, Singin’ Along and Adventure Songs. On the road for about 25 years, Lambert’s taken her music to thousands of children and families, having performed in about 3000 gigs. For her upcoming CD release bash in Kingston, Lambert will have a contingent of young singers and dancers helping her. “We held auditions all over Alberta and Ontario,” she said. “We used kids from both provinces on the CD. We decided to do the release launch in Kingston because we recorded at Summit Sound Recording Studio in Westport, and I’ve always had a good following in Ontario.” She thought that bringing in dancers to collaborate would make for an interesting combination. She’d worked with Tina Kyle, the artistic director of TK Danceworx, in the past. “Tina has a great bunch of kids,” said Lambert. “Over the course of years, we’ve worked together when I’ve needed kids for videos. Her kids have always responded so well. Alana [Stevenson, of TK Danceworx] has appeared on one of my videos.” Lambert's pretty sure that Just Dance, one of the songs on her new CD, will have the audience up and dancing. “I thought dancers would go great performing during this song,” said Lambert. “I have a good partnership with Tina, so I thought it would be really cool to get her involved.” Lambert took a lot of time putting this new CD together. “I wanted to get things exactly how I wanted them,” she said. “When I lived in Kingston there were a lot of self-imposed deadlines and I’d rush through things to get them done.”
Children's music performer and two-time Juno nominee Mary Lambert will perform at Duncan McArthur Hall in Kingston on May 19. Submitted photo
Over the past five years, Lambert took a break from recording. She travelled the country, visiting hundreds of locations, then for two years she spent time with a family member who was dealing with cancer. For the past two years, she’s focused on the new CD. “It’s been nice to have time between sessions to listen to it over and over and tweak things and get them just how I’d like. There are some cool harmonies on this project, which I really love.” She explained that the CD is action-based for kids and families. “Sometimes my CDs have had a theme,” she said. “This one doesn't. This time it’s just about pure fun and music.” The album has several original songs, and the rest are traditional tunes reworked with Lambert’s kid-friendly touch. The music on Singin' Along and Adventure moves from bluegrass to swing, blues to light rock. Kids can sing along during songs about trains in I've Been Working on the Railroad, monsters in The Purple People Eater, and pirates in A Pirates
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Life Fer Me. Her upcoming performance in Kingston will be part of her special tour celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. “For the release concert, kids will perform before the show and
at intermission,” said Tina Kyle. “There’s also choreographed dance inserted while Mary is performing one of
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the cracks of the current system, such as Delina MacDonald, who suffered from You could say Kingston is something PTSD after a stint in the military, and of a leader in Canada when it comes to Tom Gumersell, whose life took a turn advocating for a basic income guarantee for the worse after he was run down by a car in a parking lot. (BIG). Coproducer Curtis Brunet, from CoIn December 2015, Kingston City Council became the first municipality geco, explains that his goal with the docin Canada to endorse the idea, and did umentary is to educate the general public so unanimously. One of Canada’s fore- about the ways in which a basic income most advocates for BIG is former sena- guarantee could offer much more effector Hugh Segal, also from Kingston, tive solutions than the current system. “We’re presenting it with a group who and the city has an active and influential advocacy group, called Kingston Action has a point of view, for sure, but for CoGroup for a Basic Income Guarantee geco this was: how do we educate people about what it [BIG] is? Because usually (KAG4BIG). “I think it’s safe to say that our Kings- people’s very first reaction is how do we ton group is the most active and orga- afford that? You’re giving people money nized of the local basic income groups in for nothing. The fact is, we're already doOntario,” says Jamie Swift, a journalist ing that. We have a social welfare system that hasn't worked in 30 years." and member of KAG4BIG. “We live in the richest time in the hisA basic income, as it relates to the concept of BIG, is defined as “a periodic tory of human endeavour in Canada, cash payment unconditionally delivered one of the richest places ever, and we’ve The Big Idea co-producers Jamie Swift (left) and Curtis Brunet. to all on an individual basis, without got all this crazy inequality,” Swift adds. Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland means-test or work requirement.” In a “There’s something wrong with this picnutshell, supporters believe that every ture and we have to address it.” The theory is that a basic income guarperson should be paid a set amount — for example, $1,000 per month — by the antee would go far beyond just helping government, thereby eliminating or dras- those currently living on social assistically reducing the need for the current tance. “There are people beyond the social welfare system and freeing citizens from many of the stresses of precarious work. welfare system who are working one About a year ago, the Ontario govern- or two jobs, and they’re still not makment decided to do a basic income guar- ing enough money to make ends meet,” antee pilot project in one community; Brunet says. “That I think is [where eduat a consultation done on the subject in cation is needed] of what it is and how Kingston on a stormy night in January, might it work.” Furthermore, Swift points out that a about 80 people showed up. “There’s real interest in the thing, so basic income could be extremely beneficial to a wide section of the population, that’s good,” Swift says. Yet he notes many people don’t pay including those who are currently middle serious attention to politics and as such class and concerned about the future job are not acquainted with the concept of market for themselves and their children. “There’s a lot of stuff out there in the a basic income guarantee. To help reach a larger audience, Swift and KAG4BIG last five or six years saying that in big have partnered with the local Cogeco swaths of the service sector, a lot of jobs channel to produce a two-part program are going to be shed like crazy. Lots and called The Big Idea, one of the first in- lots of white-collar jobs are going to disdepth Canadian television programs to appear. Manufacturing was hit big time by the literal robot, but there’s lots of look closely at BIG. The documentary features prominent other insecurities. People are starting to local, national and international BIG ac- get edgy about that and people of a certivists, including Hugh Segal and English tain age who may be okay themselves are A division of economist Guy Standing, co-founder of looking at what their kids are going to BIEN — the Basic Income Earth Net- be doing.” work; it also focuses on local people livContinued on page 21 ing in poverty who have fallen through hpratt-campbell@metroland.com
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Frontenac remuneration roundup: Combined remunerations for County and Township councils in 2016 totalled over $582k BY TORI STAFFORD
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Members of the four township councils and Frontenac County Council received a combined $582,322.59 for their work and expenses in 2016. Mayors and councillors of the four townships in Frontenac received a combined $465,104.61 in remunerations and expenses for 2016. That fi gure does not include remuneration and expenses paid to those who serve on Frontenac County Council, and it certainly does not break down evenly.
The following are the reported total remuneration and expenses received by members each council: South Frontenac councillors received $179,275.71; North Frontenac councillors received $144,870.42; Central Frontenac councillors received $88,771; and Frontenac Islands councillors received $52,187.48. That means South Frontenac Council members received substantially more than those members of the other three township councils — $34,405.29 more than North Frontenac, $90,504.71 more than Central Frontenac, and $127,088.23
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lands Mayor Denis Doyle was bumped from that foursome by Councillor John McDougall (South Frontenac), who received a combined total of $31,655.99. Doyle received a combined $31,655.99 in County and township remunerations and expenses. The remaining Frontenac County councillors received the following in combined remunerations and expenses for filling their positions on County Council and their respective township councils: John Inglis (North Frontenac) received $30,572.84; Tom Dewey (Central Frontenac) received $21,711.63; and Natalie Nossal (Frontenac Islands) received $20,051.05. Vandewal received $5,094.86 more than then Warden Smith, and over $25,000 more than the lowest paid County Council member, Nossal, who was serving as deputy mayor of Frontenac Islands. Compared to Frontenac Islands Mayor Doyle, Vandewal received $13,542,10 more. Each year, municipal and county councils are required to disclose the remuneration and expenses paid out to council members the previous year. This disclosure is mandated by the Ontario Municipal Act, and includes the base annual pay to each member of a council, as well as offi ce expenses, mileage, conference per diems, and training and travel expenses. Remuneration reports also include monies paid to councillors who serve on conservation authority’s boards of directors. More detailed breakdowns of each township’s remuneration and expense reports can be found on insidebelleville.com.
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With the goal of increasing tourism and overnight visits throughout the region, the County of Frontenac is looking for input from residents and businesses involved in the tourism industry. The county and consulting firm MDB Insight will co-host four workshops, one in each township within Frontenac County, and invites anyone with a stake in tourism to attend and participate. “Frontenac County recognizes that growth in four-season accommodation options will assist in the long-term economic sustainability for local businesses. Essentially, there are many businesses and activities that benefit from visitors to our communities, and the people who run those operations may be aware of demand for new, different, or more accommodations,” said Richard Allen, manager of economic development for the County of Frontenac. “With these workshops, we will be able to consult in each of the Frontenac Townships to ensure we are connected to the ideas and challenges of our communities in relation to tourism and accommodations.” Attendees can expect to learn more about what visitors are looking for when they come to Frontenac County and provide input into how communities across the county can take action to create the necessary shift or growth required in accommodations, Allen explained. The workshops will include discussion on how tourism and accommodations have changed over the past five to 10 years, and the findings from the workshops will be incorporated into a new tool kit to help increase ac-
commodations throughout the year. That tool kit will include marketing strategies, new digital approaches, and means of leveraging the network of existing businesses. Tourism and overnight stays are an integral part of creating a sustainable economy in Frontenac County, Allen explained. “The additional dollars brought to the county’s economy by visitors provides the additional revenue required for many of our favourite local businesses to operate year round,” said Allen, noting that county council approved the Frontenac County Charter for Economic Development in
2016. That charter includes three strategic themes of focus: ‘Trips and trails, recreational lifestyle, and food and beverage.’ “The organizations engaged in these three priorities all benefit from visitors to the county, from trail users and nature lovers to local food enthusiasts, cottagers or other kinds of adventure-seekers,” Allen said. “Each of these groups require appropriate accommodations for their budget, expectations, and in proximity to where they are visiting.” The County encourages tourism operators, accommodation providers, cultural associations,
business owners, and any other interested parties to take part in the workshops. Workshops will take place in each township on the following dates (links to register for the workshops are listed below each event): North Frontenac Wednesday, April 12 and Wednesday, Apr. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Clar-Mill Community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Rd., Plevna Registration: https://accomm o d at i o n s i n n o r t h f ro n t e n a c . eventbrite.ca Frontenac Islands Monday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to
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“Hi Brian, Can you clarify gasoline octane? Would it hurt your engine if you run a lower octane to save a few bucks? Some say run a tank of high octane once in a while to clean the engine; is this a myth?” Thanks very much Regards, Phil Octane is basically a hydrocarbon and alkane substance added to fuel for one basic purpose; to reduce engine knock caused by improper combustion. It is a fairly volatile substance and most regular gasoline carries an octane rating of between 87 and 91 while premium fuel averages between 91 and 93. The high-
er the engine’s compression ratio, the more important it is to select the correct octane rated fuel as recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer. For many higher performance vehicles (especially those made in Europe) running regular grade fuel, when premium is required, may lead to noticeably poorer performance and the odd ‘check engine’ light warnings. Using high octane fuel in a vehicle that doesn’t need it is pretty much a waste of time and money. You won’t see any measureable improvement in fuel economy or performance and it doesn’t have any magic abilities to clean internal engine components. However, as the season of classic cars is upon us with the onset of nicer weather, it is important to use premium grade fuel in anything that still uses a carburetor instead of fuel injection. Purchasing pre-
mium fuel is pretty much the only way to avoid getting ethanol in your tank. Ethanol will cause a host of problems in fuel lines and carbs in anything from a lawn mower to a classic muscle car and all fuel station pumps are required to label their pumps to warn of ethanol contents. Even ethanol concentrations in gasoline as low as 10 per cent can cause problems in these types of engines. If you’ve ever been interested in electric vehicles, one of the best opportunities to learn about them is coming up this weekend. The 10th annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair is set for Sunday, April 23 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville (285 County Rd. 44) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Part of this very popular event will be an electric car show featuring all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from a wide variety of au-
tomakers. One of the big benefits to this show is that the vehicles are accompanied by their owner/drivers giving you a chance to find out exactly how regular commuters are making out with their fuel-free driving. Rather than listen to some overblown sales hype, you can ask questions and get real answers from real electric car owners who can cut through the fluff and
give you the straight goods. There will also be dealership sponsored electric vehicles available for road testing. I’ve attended this event in the past and plan on going again this year, as it is one of the best in the region. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hot-
mail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies Yours in service Brian Turner
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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 20
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Kingston documentary focuses on BIG local and global movement rope, you’ve got it in Hungary, in the Netherlands, in France, the Brexit thing. Even in the current cli- There are all these scary mate, the rising tide of signs. And what I certainextreme nationalism seen ly see in the campaign for all over Europe and now the basic income is, ‘look, North America south of it doesn’t have to be that the border is rooted, in way’.” Beyond that, a basic inpart, in economic anxieties caused by disappearing come could also be a mechanism for enriching socimanufacturing jobs. “There’s growing inse- ety because it would give curity, and people who people freedom to pursue are affected by that are what they are passionate tragically, but not surpris- about and talented at, even ingly, susceptible to crazy if these jobs are typically nationalist, uber-patriotic, low-paying. “Artist, journalist, craft Trump-like appeals,” Swift says. “You’ve got it in Eu- worker — if you’re really good at something that Continued from page 17
doesn’t make a living, this might give society the opportunity to become enriched, more productive, happier,” Swift notes. You can learn more about the idea of a basic income guarantee and how politicians, professors and other activists are getting involved locally through the documentary The Big Idea. Confirmed upcoming show times for Part 1 are Wednesday, April 19 at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 26 at 9 p.m. Keep an eye on local listings for additional airings, as well as airings of Part 2, which is currently still in production.
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Queen’s students give back to Kingston community through new PhD initiative program BY MANDY MARCINIAK
working with different community organizations. I was excited.” The initiative came about through a pilot project at Queen’s and as a response to an increased need to reform doctoral education. According to Marta Straznicky, associate dean in the school of graduate studies, there has been an increased focus on making sure that students also have an opportunity to apply their knowledge. “There has been a conversation nationally and even internationally about reforming doctoral education and going outside of the research and teaching sphere,” Straznicky explained.
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As a third-year PhD candidate at Queen’s in the department of pathology and molecular medicine, Soundarya Selvam often feels a bit isolated in her own department. Like many graduate students, she spends most of her time in the same building, and in her case the lab, with the same people, so when she received an email offering an opportunity to meet new people and help the community at the same time, she was excited to take part. “All the PhD students got an email asking if we wanted to participate in this new initiative program,” she explained. “It was explained that it would include interdisciplinary teams made up of students from different departments coming together and
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The Canadian Cancer Society believes that working with government and legislators to bring about healthy public policies is a vital part of the fight against cancer. 30 newcomers to Kingston ventured out to Elbow Lake for a day of learning about Canada as part of the Queen's PhD Community Initiative Program. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
We take action by: • taking a stand on important cancer issues • raising Canadians’ awareness and understanding about these issues • influencing government to pass public policies that will help prevent cancer and help people living with cancer We take action because we want to: • prevent people from getting cancer – for example, by advocating for a ban on indoor tanning for youth under 18 • help people with cancer to survive longer – for example, by advocating for the government to increase funding for cancer research • improve the quality of life for people living with cancer – for example, by advocating for financial support for caregivers Our staff and volunteers meet with elected officials from local, provincial and national governments to persuade them to make the fight against cancer one of their top priorities.
Some issues have multiple advocacy campaigns for different levels of government. For example, we advocate for better tobacco control: • at the local level – where we work with communities to push for smoke-free environments in their municipalities • at the provincial level – where we lobby to raise tobacco taxes to discourage consumption • at the national level – where we fight to regulate the way cigarettes are packaged across the country, by featuring graphic warnings about the health effects of smoking Changing public policy is one of the most effective tools for preventing cancer and helping those living with and beyond cancer. The best way to change public policy is for Canadians to speak up and make our collective voices heard. If you would like to get involved with CCS advocacy work, you can sign a petition, write a letter or make a phone call to your federal, provincial or municipal elected official or even become a CCS advocacy volunteer.
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Queen’s students give back to Kingston community through new PhD initiative program Continued from page 22 “There had been a roundtable with PhD students and summits hosted to gather ideas on what we could be doing in our programs to fi ll that need, and this program was the result.” The Queen’s PhD Community Initiative program launched as a pilot in the fall of 2016, and 17 graduate students formed interdisciplinary teams of three to four students. The teams were then matched with five organizations that had identifi ed a particular challenge or issue that could benefit from a fresh, outside perspective. The organizations included: Sustainable Energy in Remote Areas (SERA); Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) Community Outreach Expansion; Sistema Kingston after-school program; Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet); and Kingston Economic Development Corporation’s (KEDCO) night economy project. Selvam and her group mates, Omar Bachour and Adel Ibrahim, worked with Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) Community Outreach Expansion and also with KEYS Job Centre in Kingston to come up with a very unique program for newcomers to Kingston. “We met with QUBS to get an idea of what they saw us doing with this project, and they wanted to create programming for refu-
gees and new immigrants to Kingston. That was perfect for us,” explained Selvam. “Adel and Omar both speak Arabic and we decided to organize a fun day at Elbow Lake for a group of newcomers and teach them about Canadian climate, animals and even food.” With the help of KEYS and the Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP), the group recruited participants, and they were happy for the opportunity and the programming. “When the team reached out to us in December, we were three months into the resettlement project and at that point we had 110 individuals that arrived,” said Christine Mylks, immigrant and refugee services administrator with KEYS. “They were all going through the initial bureaucracy of becoming a new Canadian and the potential to do something fun with them sounded so appealing.” With winter setting in, the newcomers were wondering what to expect in terms of weather, and on the day they ventured out to Elbow Lake, fresh snow covered the property and set the stage for the day’s events. “We had three different activities that went on: a nature workshop; a winter preparedness course; and we also did an outdoor event,” said Selvam. “It was a wonderful day — it was sunny and beautiful and warm and there was lots of fresh snow and they wanted to spend even more time there
than they could.” The day included 30 newcomers and by the end of it, they were grateful to have learned more about Canada and their new city and they were also eager to recommend the experience to others. “There are more than 200 individuals who have come to the Kingston community and we have definitely heard that many of them are interested in participating,” said Mylks. “I think it would work in other seasons too.” For Selvam, the day was an overwhelming success and she would recommend the overall experience to anyone in her own department or pursuing graduate studies. “It was such a wholesome experience and
completely different from what I do day-today in the lab,” she said. “This gave me a chance to get outdoors and put my interests and experiences into something else, and it was so rewarding to do.” Selvam hopes to continue working with her group members and hopefully KEYS going forward, and she hopes that the pilot program will encourage Queen’s to continue community outreach programs like this in the future. “The whole program was a great success,” said Straznicky. “It really showed us the potential in a collaborative program like this and we look forward to continuing it at Queen’s and improving it further in the years to come.”
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Bursting bubbles and building bridges: Local group aims to strengthen dialogue across political spectrum BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL
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Shortly after the U.S. election in November, a group called Building Bridges, Not Walls formed in Kingston. “We’re a collective of people,” explains member Marie Bencze. “We’re farmers, researchers, parents, students. We did see the election in the U.S. as a call for action. A bunch of us were worrying about xenophobia, trends toward misogyny, fascism, and so we thought it would
be good to start working on building some of that community and working toward strengthening local organizations in Kingston.” So far, Building Bridges, Not Walls has held a couple of different events, including a community potluck and a panel discussion that dealt with how the current political climate in the U.S. and many European countries came to be. “We invited a bunch of local organizations who do
great work in town already to table,” Bencze explains. “We were trying to get people to understand: How did Trump happen? How did this come to power? Where is the rising tide of authoritarianism coming from?” Last month, the group received a $1,000 grant from the organization Awesome Kingston, and they intend to put that money toward extending their reach to a broader section of the community by holding a differ-
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“We’re going to be doing hands on activities and role playing and stuff like that, because we want people to get better at reaching across the political spectrum and meeting people where they’re at,” Bencze says. “Even how to talk to people when maybe you’re sort of on the same page, but there’s something that you disagree about. And how to respond to problematic situations in the moment, like homophobic situations or racist situations — we thought that we saw a need for that in Kingston.” Bringing people outside of their “bubbles,” says Bencze, will make it much easier to foster a “culture of resistance” in Kingston, which is the ultimate goal of the event and Building Bridges, Not Walls. “What we tend to see, and I think what a lot of people saw with the U.S. election, is there’s this culture of acquiescence. People see something they’re uncomfortable with, but they didn’t disrupt that moment or take the opportunity to have a conversation
to better understand where people are at, and maybe help bring some people away from some of those fascist tendencies.” If you don’t step up and change these moments as they come to light, she says, that’s how normalization happens, and the climate is right for unfair and damaging mindsets and policies to be put in place. “This is negative and hurtful to people, and especially marginalized people often bear the brunt of it,” Bencze says. “I think that’s one of the reasons we need to also be listening to people who more
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A group of Howe Island Firefighters (21), led by Chief Mike Quinn, filed into the Howe Island’s municipal council chamber as Frontenac Islands April council meeting began. Addressing council, Quinn introduced the department’s Firefighters Association president and executive officer, Joe Beattie, to make a presentation. “It gives me great pleasure to present this cheque for $6,500 to the township,” Beattie said. “It is the result of our fundraising activity for medical and safety equipment for our boat ‘Marine 111’ last June. The community responded so well, as they always do.” Mayor Dennis Doyle accepted the cheque to be used as requested. Frontenac county planner Joe Gallivan was on hand to speak to the application for a severance of a piece of property (lot 10, Concession North Range, (North Shore Road) on Howe Island. Comments were heard from the owners of the property, and the abutting land owner. The severance application was approved. Galivan was also there to introduce a report requested by council concerning Official Plan Policy. The Restriction of Severances in Rural Areas and the possibility of public meetings to consider allowing more residential lots in rural areas of the township. The report outlines existing policy as identified in the official plan (sec.6.3). Before amalgamation (1998) Howe Island did not have an OP. Wolfe Island did, but had no policies with regard to severances on a land holding. It is understood that the current policy (Jan. 1, 1985) that allows three severances is based on a Frontenac County Land Division approach. Gallivan believes that before a public meeting can be held, more analysis is required to determine what might be the result of amending the three-lot per parcel. “The provincial policy statement encourages growth in the hamlet areas with all decisions based on good planning,” he said. Using the County GIS services an approximate number of oneto-three-acre lots available, that comply with Sec. 6.3 and other criteria were identified. Using MPAC data, Howe Island ward has 35 lots, with Wolfe Island 45 and Simcoe five. Noting the differences in the island wards, Howe and Wolfe, Deputy Mayor Natalie Nossal asked, "Can the meetings be
Another person had no quarrel with the number of vacant lots on Howe. While another noted, “on Howe it’s about protecting agricultural land.” A Wolfe Islander on the other hand is unhappy with the 1985 restriction which prevents a second home being built on a two-acre lot because the overall property
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Gallivan suggested if there are no appeals to the process as it proceeds through the summer, it might receive late fall approval. Watch for further
information and notice of meeting dates. A Secondary Plan for Marysville (WI Ward) is to be undertaken to determine expected island growth and development with increased ferry service. A secondary plan
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funding requests for budget year 2017, the increases for both wards is a 2.99 per cent to the mill rate. The mill rate is the charge by $1,000 assessment on individual properties. This is all based on the total assessment, which actually decreased from the prior year, as many who have received MPAC notices will know. As Doyle completed the reading of the Frontenac Islands 2017 bylaw to levy taxes, which had been set to increase to 3.7 per cent (1.57 per cent for policing) for Howe, and 3.67 per cent (2.01 per cent for policing) for Wolfe, he announced that they had over budgeted for the edu-
cation charge. “What should we do with the extra $45,000? Take it out and lower the rate or put it in reserves, or do a combination of both?� Council chose to reduce the tax rate on Howe to 2.98 per cent with $6,000 for reserves, and 2.99 per cent with $12,000 for reserves on Wolfe Island. The township formalized an agreement with WI Music Festival 2017 coordinator Virginia Clark, as outlined in the events bylaw including use of the community centre grounds Aug. 10 to 13. She will meet with MTO to mitigate some of the challenges involving ferry traffic
particularly on the “going homeâ€? commuter run on Aug. 11. Other elements of the festival related to policing, waste, recycling volumes, etc. will be worked out with township staff. In other business, a Canada 150 committee has been formed to come up with an event. More to follow at May council meeting As well, an Accommodation Review meeting with Frontenac County’s Richard Allen will be held May 1 at community hall. Time to be determined. The Howe Island Ward newsletter is to be released soon. Â
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An appealing 2 storie, gambrel-style steel roofed building maximizing its’ usable interior space & providing interest from the street. Incredible durability. Carefree maintenance. Water resistant. Budget friendly. This building could be used for many applications ranging from a strip-style mall, retail, office, business expansion, manufacturing facility, warehousing, storage of inventory/vehicles/ machinery, construction equip’t/material, tools, etc. Includes 13,400 sq. ft (+/-) w/ kitchenette & 2 washrooms. Propane furnace (3 yrs +/-). 200 amp service w/ 3 pony amps. On well & septic. Irregular 399 ft frontage (+/-) x 121 ft depth (+/-) = 0.94 acres (+/-). Plan 88 Pt Lot N RP28R9978 Part 2. Zoned Commercial. Yearly taxes $ 4307.66 (+/-). Sold with a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. Gym Equip’t - 2 sit-up machines. Pro Link h/d multi-use weight machine. Roman chair. (for back) Weight lifting benches. York pull down weight machine. 5 tread mills. Body Strength machine. 4 elliptical machines. No weights. Store fixtures - clothes racks, retail shelving, glass showcase, 2 lit showcases, glass display case, gridwall displays, Neon Open sign, desks & workstations. New Furnishings - Modern oak hall rack. 2-3 pce breakfast sets. 2 pine entertainment centres. 2 baker’s racks. Pine armoire. Pine kitchen pantry cupboard. Potato bin. Oak, corner, lit china cabinet. 2 harvest tables. 3 kitchen sideboards/servers. Cappuccino bar cabinet w/ bottle & glass storage. Telephone table. Headboards. Mirrored dresser. Night stands. Set of 4 press back chairs (2 arm, 2 straight). Other kitchen chairs & stools. Inner-Temp leather massage leather recliner. Sofa tables. Numerous coffee & end tables. Occasional side chairs (upholstered & leatherette). Conversation/courting chair. 2 blanket boxes. Bull Dog ottoman & others. 3 futtons. Roll-away day bed. Several Mirabel single box spring, mattresses & bed frames. L-shaped double sized sleeper sectional sofa. Chesterfield/sofa w/ matching ottoman. Numerous body & neck pillows. Pillow protectors. 2 dressing screens. 3 triple seat recliner (used). New Misc - Clothing. Costume jewellry. Several area rugs. Rug grippers. New wall art, frames & mirrors. Stand & table lamps. Stained glass windows. Austin pottery. Soy & Molca candle collections plus many other articles too numerous to mention… This auction sale should get you inspired. Create a stylish, chic, functional & comfortable space mixing reproduction with new. Terms on Chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering
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AUCTION SALE MR CLIFFORD HINES 8925 COUNTY ROAD 2, R.R.#6 NAPANEE, ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 29TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles WEST of Napanee on County Road 2 TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Case 1196 2 WD diesel tractor with Frey front end loader, 846 hrs showing on tach- like new condition; John Deere X749 4Ă&#x2014;4 wheel steer riding lawn mower with 62â&#x20AC;? mower deck- like new; Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft rotary mower, Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft scraper blade, McKee 3 point hitch 6 ft double auger snow blower, 3 point hitch PTO post hole auger, 3 point hitch circular buzz saw, horse drawn wooden wheel 13 run seed drill, 2 single axle home made utility trailers, set of drags, gas powered portable wood splitter, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Forney air compressor, Husqvarna 350 & 345 chainsaws, Poulan chainsaw, Honda, Craftsman, Ariens power lawn mowers, Snap On wrenches, hand tools, power tools, hardware, bench vise, quantity of firewood, combination aluminum ladder, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES -SELL AT 10:30 AM carpenters box, McLaughlin car rad with emblem, vintage farm related hand tools, Victorian marble top sideboard with mirrored backsplash, Boss 318 parlour stove, wooden crates, antique treadle sewing machine, extension table, chairs, washstand, blanket box, few dishes, numerous other articles from an old homestead. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com
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Directions: From 401 take Wilton Rd. (exit 599) north 10 Kms. To Yarker Follow north on Cty. Rd. #1 8 kms to Moscow. At Moscow turn east onto Huffman Road and follow to sale site at 262 Huffman Road. Kubota M9000 4wd 90 horsepower tractor / hydraulic shuttle with Kubota M740 loader & bucket, 18.4-30 rear, 12.4-24 front tires, 1655 original hours in excellent shape, Allis Chalmers WF tractor (stored inside), White 508 semi mount 4 furrow auto reset variable width plough, John Deere model 115 12 ft discs, Allis Chalmers 1200 16 ft. cultivator with wings & sweeps, trail model 8 ft. cultivator, 9 shank chisel plow, McCormick 18 run double disc seed drill with grass box, 4 section set of drags/ evener bar, John Deere model 1209 9 ft. haybine with rubber rolls, New Holland 56 side delivery rake, H&S 13 wheel bi-fold rake, John Deere 435 hard core round baler (new bearings in 2016), 22 ft. big bale wagon with mesh Ă RRU Ă DW ERWWRP KD\ ZDJRQ &DUGLQDO IW KD\ JUDLQ elevator, 3 PTH 6 ft. rotary mower, McCormick single axle 3 beater manure spreader, 5 ft. utility trailer, 4â&#x20AC;? x 12 ft grain auger/motor, Mckee 6 ft. snowblower, 3 pth bale spear, large qty. 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sheets of used steel sheeting, qty. of farm gates, vertical poly water tank, riding lawnmower, garden trailer, 2 garden tillers, small animal truck box, truck tool box, 5 rolls 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high chain link fencing & posts, 4 rolls electric fence netting, 3 fencers, stakes, brace wire, barbed wire, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tâ&#x20AC;? bar stakes, qty. of rough cut lumber, tractor chains, set of leather race horse harness, sheep round bale feeder, sheep scales, lamb feeder, sheep shears (new), water troughs, grain trough, qty. of oats(bagged), qty. of ground oats & barley (bagged), anvil, numerous other farm smalls. 1995 Monte Carlo with 185,000 kms (sells as is). Antiques: AMF 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antique pedal tractor, antique open face kitchen cupboard (old paint), 2 buggy wheels, old cider press, beam scales, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wagon, potash pot, adze, cast iron well pump diverter & other old farm primitives as found around a centuries old farmstead. Livestock: yearling jenny, 11 dorper cross sheep exposed to ram. See the web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
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Nathan Cullen, MP and member of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform brings his “Keep Your Promises Tour” to Memorial Hall, Kingston on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. He will discuss ways of making our voting system fairer. For info, call 613-329-7663. 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. Every Monday evening- Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play Every Wednesday morning - Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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. Kingston 55+ Softball accepting new players. If you are interested in playing 55+ softball – join us Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 A.M. at Cloverdale Diamonds next to Cataraqui/ Kinsmen Arenas on Mc Ivor Road All are welcome – male and female. The cost is minimal – the fun is maximum. Our 11th season will start in mid-May. Contact: softball55@sympatico.ca or 613-3896088. http://55softball.webstarts.com/ index.html, https://www.facebook.com/ KingstonSeniorSoftball/ In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at Riva, Gananoque on April 21, at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.
or a breastfeeding family. Our trained volunteer peers provide 1-1 support. Bring your questions. We will provide engaging discussion, resources and snacks. Support persons are also welcome. Find us at the “Get Active, Healthy and Safety Fair” at KCHC, 263 Weller Ave. Saturday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to noon. Come early and your name is added into a draw for a No Frills gift card. For information, contact Karen at 613.542.2835 x4217 or karenl@kchc.ca.
the Newburgh Hall. A potluck will follow the Festival as usual. Youth Competition (ages 12-18) continues. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of dancing and great country music with the Country Sky Band and local entertainers. Open ‘Mic’. Admission is $8, entertainers are free, and a canteen will be available. All proceeds go to local community projects. Sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. Please call 613-354-6528 or 613379-9972 for more information.
Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday, April 22 - “Amazing Places” Series Marble Rock. We’ll begin this series with an outing along our “Amazing” Marble Rock trails, surrounded by Spring flowers on the cliffs and forests of this diverse eco-miracle. (Do I sound biased?) Level 2-3 with some serious hills, 13 km. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road 9 am.. Gas $4. Leader: John 613 382 4778 Sunday, April 23, - Gould Lake. Level 3, moderate to fast pace, 13 km. Hike north on the Mine Loop trail to Point Spur, then bushwhack along some dry ridges skirting a large, lively marsh. Connect with the Rideau Trail and head north to complete the splendid RidgeWalk. This will be a spring-scented, flower-filled and bug-free excursion. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 8:30. Gas $3 plus shared park fee, RT map #4. Leaders: Lynn esaulynn@gmail.com 343-3630384, and Miu ymiu.lam@gmail.com 613-544-6201
Open Mic at Sydenham Legion, 4361 Amelia St. Thursday April 20th from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $6/entertainers N/C. Proceeds to Branch 496 Legion. Everyone welcome. Please bring an item for the snack table. For more info call 613546-3451 or 613-376-6808
Day of Reflection: “Praying the Psalms”, Monday, April 24, 9-3. with Sr. Helen Russell, csj. The Psalms are the prayer book of the ancient Hebrew people, but as they did in Jesus’ life, they can provide a format for our own prayers. Cost of $25 includes lunch. Register by April 10 at 613-542-8826 or info@psck.org.
Ladies Auxiliary RCL Br 631 Sunday, April 30 1 p.m. Fashion Show $12 door prizes refreshments. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605. Please Support the Ladies Auxiliary.
Fundraiser Dance at Sydenham 496 Legion. Saturday, April 22 from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Featuring Shawn & Dave McCullough and Friends. Sponsored by Team Kylie with proceeds going to Relay For Life. Silent Auction and Hot & Cold Buffet. Tickets @ Door $10/person $15/ couple.
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Widow and widowers social group - The WW is a support and social group for widows and widowers. If you or your friends are widowed there is a welcome awaiting. The larger, more diverse our age range the more we are able to do for each other. We meet at 7 p.m. every second Thursday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560, 734 Montreal St. Ask the young lady bartender where the widowers are meeting and she will point you in the right direction. Goodwill, friendship, understanding. Info: Raymond 613-767-2367 or Barbara at 613-544-2286, email rwilde4@cogeco.ca Youth are invited to a Spring Fling by Storrington Lions Club on April 21. Admission to this Community Youth Dance is only $5 per student in Grades 5-8. (To volunteer, please contact John Beskers at 613-217-8288.) Kingston Orchid Society meeting 1:30 - 4 p.m Sunday, April 23, Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., Frontenac Room. Learn about growing exotic orchids - it’s fun, easy, fascinating! Monthly meetings, discussion and speakers, refreshments - please join us and enjoy our display table of flowering orchids. This month we will hold an auction . Contact: Gwenneth Howard 613-389-2895. Rummage sale at Princess Street United Church Saturday, April 22 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Books, light furniture, toys, spring and summer clothing, household items and more. For pick up call 613546-7151. BBQ weather permitting.
Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Dr invites you to share an evening with Darrell Bryan and guests. Theme: “If these walls could talk” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 tickets $20 at the door or reserve 613 542 3642. On Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.: Jayme Stone’s Folklife with special guests The Bombadils will enthrall the crowd at the Octave Theatre. Jayme Stone is one of North America’s finest banjo players, named the Yo-Yo Ma of the Banjo (by the Globe and Mail) and he has assembled a group of outstanding instrumentalists and vocalists for this cross Canada tour. The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St., on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Gary Foster, President of Campbell Monuments in Belleville, will speak on “The Story Behind the Stones”. Visitors always welcome. Further info at www. ogs.on.ca/kingston. Ham supper, Battersea United Church, Saturday, April 22, 5 & 6:30 p.m. sittings. $15, children 12 & under $8. Please call 613-353-2846 to reserve. A Level 1 Fastball and Slow Pitch Umpire Clinic is scheduled for Sunday, April 23 at Queens. To register call Ian at 613-544-1601 before April 14. For junior development umpires the Clinic is Saturday, April 22 in Napanee. Contact Brian Nolan at 613-372-2230 for further information. RCL Br 631 Saturday, April 22 1 - 5 p.m. music by Jon McLurg Music lovers charge $5. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605. Ladies Auxiliary Sunday, April 23 - big euchre. 100 per cent payout registration noon to 12:45. Try to be there by 12:30 to ensure a spot. $10 per person Bring your own partner. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605 Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631 034 Bath Road St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2360 Middle Road, Kingston is holding a fundraising concert on Saturday April 22nd at 7 p.m. Admission $20 at the
door. Featuring Tracey Brown, Barry Brown, Kelly Prescott, Shawn Kellett, Don Cochrane and Noah St. Amand. Garage and bake sale Blessed Sacrament Church, 3 Briscoe Street, Amherstview Saturday, April 22 8 a.m. To 3 p.m. Information: call paul at 613-3842671 or theresa at 613-389-5312. Kingston District Shrine Club Spaghetti Dinner. April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. To be held at the Kingston Shrine Club 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road. Tickets will be available at the door. $12 for adults and children under 10 yrs. of age $7. Info: 613-384-9554 Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – April 21. Discussion: “The path of human progress” Friday, Apr 21 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net. Legion 560 - Friday, April 21 - R ‘n’ R Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover for non members and guests. All welcome. Saturday, April 22 - Catch the Ace--. This fundraiser event will be drawn at 5 pm. Don’t forget to buy a ticket. For more info call 613-548-4570. Progressive jackpot. A first time appearance by “Back Swing” will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, April 22: Verona to Colebrook Paddle. When raised by spring runoff, Hardwood Creek and Napanee River provide a secluded 18 km paddle, with a 19 km shuttle. Mostly flat water and gentle current, but includes about 300 metres of swifts with bouncy waves, at Petworth. For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Rev.Oscar Simpson Presents Country Church at Hartington Community Church Friday, April 21, 7 - 10 p.m. Don Edmunds, Wayne Abrams and the Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow, Information 613-3742178 Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith roast beef dinner April 23, 4:30 - 6 p.m., $13. Call 613-372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
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This heist fi lm has everything going for i liners. A big part, though, is probably that most of us have no problem watching a big bank get robbed. Joe, (Michael Cain), Willie (Morgan Freeman) and Albert (Alan Arkin) have been friends all their lives. They grew up together; they worked together; and in their retirement, they still spend most of their time together. Now it seems they're going to rob a bank together. Robbing a bank wasn't their first choice. Not until the bank threatened to foreclose on Joe's home. Then the steel company they used to work for moved its operations overseas and closed out the pension fund. The salt on the wound, though, was when the bank handling it all, their bank, used the pension fund to pay off the company's creditors. With no pension, and facing foreclosure, Joe fi gures they have nothing left to lose.
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It's time they get something back from the ones who took everything from them. With a little help from local criminal and pet shop owner Jesus (John Ortiz), Joe, Willie and Albert put together a plan worthy of the Rat Pack to rob their bank. Almost every good heist fi lm I've ever seen has had some things in common. They're witty, clever, cool, have a sense of humour and a far bit of heart. Zach Braff has outdone himself with Going in Style. This fi lm is clever and wickedly funny. Their plan is elegant and slick. Above and beyond all that, this fi lm has heart. Braff works very hard to show the friendship between these three characters. The lengths to which they're willing to go for one another. The closeness they share. It's beautiful and it draws you in. It's like watching three great friends laughing at all the inside jokes they've shared over a lifetime, and you get to laugh, too, because you're a
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Mary was very careful about what went on her plate The Spring melt had caused the Bonnechere to overflow its banks and even the little creek that ran below the west hill was flooding it’s shores. My three brothers checked the water levels every day, pitch forks at the ready. The first sign of a mud pout, swimming close to the surface, meant our suppers would soon include the ugly fish, which would just about turn my stomach when I looked at them, either alive, or on a platter in the middle of the table. I always said a silent prayer of thanks when either mud pout or blood pudding was on the supper table. Thanks that Mother, knowing how much I hated both,
let me have either dinner leftovers, or a couple hard-boiled eggs and toast. And if my stomach was particularly squeamish, as it was prone to be, I was allowed to have my supper at the bake table, away from where my brother Emerson could contribute to my misery by smacking his lips with every bite, and putting his face as close to mine as he could without a reprimand from Mother. Of course, I learned at a very early age, that the secret to avoiding anything I didn’t like at a meal, was to simply not put it on my plate in the first place. Because the rule was hard and fast: anything you took on your plate had to be eaten! So I made awfully sure everything I took, I was prepared to eat. I also learned that there was no chance we would ever go hungry on the farm. We may be as poor as church mice, but every meal was more than ample. There was always racks of meat hanging in the smoke house, with more canned in jars in the cellar. And of course, every Sunday we had
roast chicken, goose, or duck. Links of homemade sausages, smoked slabs of bacon, and head cheese (which became another one of my most hated foods after I saw how it was made), and the little barrel of pickled herring in the summer kitchen, always assured us of a hearty meal. There were more sealers of jams, jellies, apple sauce and preserves, pickles, relishes, and vegetables on the shelf in the cellar than we would ever eat before Mother was ready to put down more batches when the next Fall rolled around again. At least twice a week Mother baked bread, and with our own homemade butter, we never had a meal without a plate of both sitting on the table. Although Mother’s protests did little good, Father never ended a meal without taking a piece of well-buttered bread and wiping his plate clean. We children were never allowed such behaviour, of course. We would be well into Summer before the sauerkraut barrel showed signs of being empty, and we never seemed to run
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out of potatoes, or vegetables buried in sand in the cellar. Of course, there were things Mother couldn’t get away without buying. Sugar, flour, little cans of spices from the Rawleigh man, or lemons and raisins when she could spare a few pennies out of her ‘egg money’. We all had hearty appetites, especially Father and my three brothers. Mother said they ate like it was their last meal on earth. But I was very careful what I piled on my plate because I was always conscious of Mother’s rule, “eat everything you take, because if you don’t, you are taking it right out of the mouth of a starving Armenian.” I had no idea who these starving Armenians were, but I was pretty sure they lived in Arnprior. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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Looking for a beautiful country home? 10 mins to the 401, Look no further. This beautiful 3000sqft + 4 bed room 3 ½ bathroom, sits on a sprawling 2.13 acre lot surrounded by a spectacular landscaped property with an in-ground heated pool, fully finished guest pool house with a 2pc washroom. Open concept living/dining room. This immaculate all granite dream kitchen has over the top, all high end, built-in stainless steel appliances. The second floor features 3 bedrooms with a grand master with its own private sun deck. The master includes a huge walk-in closet / dressing room, spacious laundry room and 4 piece ensuite. The other 2 bedrooms also feature two other generous sized bedrooms with an ideal 4 pc Jack and Jill bathroom. The walkout basement is perfect for entertaining with its custom wet bar, gas fireplace and theatre room. This home is totally a DREAM HOME. MLS #: 36330012
887 Lotus Ave • $399,900
Majestic from the moment you arrive and park in the paved 4 car driveway of this executive home. You will find yourself drawn in by this beautiful Harlem Romance look of this exquisite 2 story home. Apon entering you will be taken away by the presents of a magnificent grand staircase and arch ways that truly make you feel like all your dreams are coming true. The 9’ ceilings, open concept layout with a large amount of gorgeous windows makes the home flood with natural light. Custom kitchen with island, granite countertops, and designer backsplash has a spacious eat-in area with patio doors leading to the fully fenced large pie shaped yard. Follow your grand staircase to the upper level to seek out three bedrooms plus bright loft study or children’s own Livingroom a Lavish Master suite with ‘his and hers closets’. Spacious ensuite features double sinks, 5’ shower and jet tub to relax after a long day. Basement is unfinished and awaiting your finishing touches to customize for your family. MLS #363391097
1038 SHARBOT LAKE • $619,900
Tranquility is all I can say. This stunning Confederation Log Home, impeccable condition inside and out will take your breath away. Sit back and enjoy your view of this half acre property with 100 feet of clean level shoreline that is awaiting all your family memories. Featuring a detached 1.5 detached log garage to match the home. 40 mins from Kingston with pavement to pavement access. What more can you ever dream of. MLS #362340118
236 UNION ST, NAPANEE • $234,900
Location, spacious and absolutely gorgeous. From the moment you walk in you wil find yourself adoring this 2 story 4 bedroom home with walkout basement. Large eat in kitchen, where your whole family can sit around the table and enjoy those memorable dinner talks. This family home features 2 stunning gas fireplaces to enjoy in the Livingroom and one in the exclusive master bedroom which has its own spacious deck. Beautifully lit den/office off the kitchen that leads to the newly built deck where you can enjoy the nicely landscaped fully fenced backyard. Bathrooms on every floor, updated vinyl windows, gas furnace and roof. Great location in a prime neighbourhood. All 6 appliances included and gas Hot Water Tank. Call for your personal showing. MLS® #: 450950034
3799 MoreLAnd dixon rd • $624,900
Custom built collins lake 4 bedroom 3 bath all stone walkout bungalow with over 3000sqft of living space.Finished top to bottom by v marques. Open concept granite kitchen with walkin pantry living room with gas fireplace,3 season sunroom. Beautiful hickory and ceramic floors. Hi-eff propane boiler winfloor heating lower level & all 3 baths. Triple glaze low e windows, cair, cvac, hrv, generac stand-by generator, pwr awning, sprinkler system, oversized double garage. Fully landscaped 1.55 Ac lot with 163’shoreline. Pride of ownership is evident
96 HERON LANE • $119,000
Take advantage of this waterfront lot priced well below assessed value! Located on the peaceful Troy Lake, less than 3 miles from Whitefish Lake and 5 miles from the Jones Falls locks, both which are part of the Rideau Canal Waterway. Those seeking solitude can build the home of their dreams or a family Cottage to make those ever lasting memories on this quiet lake. Whether you enjoy swimming, water sports or fishing this location is for you. MLS #
4417 MILBURN RD • $289,900
Excellent value in this 4 bedroom 2 bath Bungalow on Milburn Rd, lots of recent upgrades which include, Windows, doors, vertical siding, roof, flooring and kitchen. Do you have an in law or teenager looking for their own space? Cozy 1 bedroom in law suite. The main house has a large newly updated country kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Basement features rec room and nice wood stove. Beautifully landscaped with level, lot massive front deck. Call for your personal showing today.
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3+1 bedroom bungalow in Balsam Grove. Original hardwood and wood burning fireplace. Fully updated kitchen; granite and stainless steel appliances. Finished lower rec room with pellet stove, 2nd bath, and 4th bedroom. Fully fenced yard backing onto Smithfield park. MLS®# 360840648 • $319,900
Affordable 3 bedroom semi-detached. Large eat-in kitchen, finished lower level rec room with 2nd bath. Fully fenced yard, deck, and shed. Freshly painted throughout. MLS®# 360580131 • $184,900
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Enjoy eastern water views of lake ontario from this 3+1 bedroom elevated bungalow. This home features a gorgeous updated cooks kitchen with access to a multi tier deck and above ground pool in the fenced yard. Main floor bathroom bathroom has been recently updated, main floor includes 3 large bedrooms. Lower level features large family room with gas fireplace, 4pc bathroom, 4th bedroom and an office/den. This home also includes a separate entrance to the lower level, with the consent of the authorities having jurisdiction for the subject property there is potential for a secondary income suite, or an in-law suite. Other improvements in recent years include; roof, and windows. Call today for a personal viewing.
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Find great value in this beautiful custom built bungalow sitting on a level lot just 25 minutes north of Kingston. Some features include; Vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood, and huge cooks kitchen with large center island, built in ovens, jenn air cook top and dishwasher all included. 3 bedrooms, including a large master suite with vaulted ceiling & loads of natural light from the dormer window, the master ensuite is stunning with deep soaker tub and custom tiled shower with rain head. Enjoy summer evenings with a good book under the wrap around veranda, Guys will love the oversized heated an garage with high ceiling, and huge finished loft area above. Home is heated by F\A propane furnace, and outdoor wood furnace. Central air, Central vac, loads of storage space! Call today for a personal viewing.
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OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4PM Spectacular 2 storey in Woodhaven. This caraco astoria model is just over one year old and is candy for the eyes from the second you enter. Generous sized rooms throughout, features include hardwood and ceramic flooring on the main level, gas fireplace in great room with media center, large master with walk in closet and stunning 4 piece enuite, huge 29’x 10’deck looking back in part onto retention ponds, double paved drive, main floor laundry, stainless steel appliances and the list goes on. Priced well below replacement value, this home offers tremendous value. Book your private showing today.
Serenely set on a private, 5+ acre lot, this brick victorian home has been thoroughly refurbished including a large addition containing a living room, office, family room, large 3 season room with stone fireplace and massive attached garage. Features include - large principal rooms throughout, douglas fir floors, cherry cabinetry and granite in the kitchen, spectacular main bath with glass shower, radiant in floor heating in the family and living rooms, garage roughed in for in floor heating, finished studio/exercise room above the garage, spacious covered porch wrapping around 2 sides, heated on ground pool with decking, large storage outbuilding with multiple bays.
Quality and comfort were at the forefront of mind when designing this open concept home. Sitting on a large level partially fenced lot, this home has great curb appeal with lovely brick and quality Maibec wood siding on the exterior. Some features include 3 generous sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main floor laundry,soft earth tone colours under a stunning vaulted ceiling with gas fireplace in bright family room, upgraded trim package, pot lighting accent beautiful maple hardwood floors. A large kitchen including stainless steel dishwasher, a raised breakfast bar,&loads of cabinetry, dining room area with access to covered porch. Master bedroom includes a beautiful 4 pc ensuite with large walkin closet. Access to main floor from the oversize double car garage which provides loads of storage space. Lower level has a roughed in 3rd bathroom and is awaiting your design ideas. Central air installed. A wonderful family home which is also great to entertain guests in
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722 SQUIRREL HILL DR Woodhaven West! Hardwood and ceramic on main floor, gas fireplace, tray ceiling with cove in Gn great room, dining room and master bedroom. Ensuite bath with soaker tub and separate shower. Full brick exterior with stone accent and covered front porch. Oversize double car garage. Walkout lot to rear yard. 9ft basement
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AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT $210,000 BURNEY POINT RD $64,900 ft of good waterfront. 4 season, 2004OnRV85Trailer, Hydro, Drilled Well, Small 1 br 1 ba and laundry. Propane heat. Deck and dock. Cabin, 16.9 Acres 1 hr from Kingston. Be in by summer
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• 2 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bathroom, THINKING OFCustom build • Fully finished, walk out basement, 4 season home SELLING? • Beautiful waterfront point on Whitefish Lake MLS# 451311838 MLS# 361300132 MLS# 441080229 THE SPRING 1157 Leach Lane $569,900 1226 Rutledge Rd. $395,000 1177 Woodbine Rd. $419,900 REAL ESTATE SEASON IS HERE. UPDATED SYDEMHAM QUALITY CENTURY LAKE BUILD HOME 10 - 734 ARLINGTON PARK PL CALL ME TODAY! MLS# 367290010 • $309,900
ER G model, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths • Riverwood MM STIN O •C Wonderful cedar lined 10x24 sunroom LI • Recreation room with gas stove, 70 x120 lot
• Custom Build, Over 4500 Finished Sq Ft • Original Owners, Lg rooms, Solid all brick • Pride of Ownership, Huge Fenced yard
Working with... Bob • 4 Bedroom, 3 bathroom, Many updates • In Ground Pool, Private & Fenced Yard • In law suite with 2nd kitchen and bath.
• Show piece home renovated top to bottom • 2+1 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathroom fully finished • Granite Counters, Exquisite finishes
• Bistro/takeout deli turn key business • Building, equipment, stock and name included • Profits consistently increasing month after month
MLS# 362650054
MLS# 360860492
MLS# 450920078
197 MacDougall Dr. $479,900
1920 Berrywood Cres. $319,900
1184 Marble Rock Rd. $324,900
QUALITY BUILD
Steacy
Sales Representative
• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2500 Square feet • Waterviews on all 3 sides, walk out basement • Updated furnace, windows and more
cell 613.453.4090 • office 613.384.5500
• Beautifully renovated all brick executive home • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, No expense spared • 1.4 Acre lot, just 4 mins west of Cat Centre
• 3+ Bedroom, 2 Full bath, All stone bungalow • Open Concept, fully finished, move in ready • Updated roof, kitchen, windows, Doors & more
Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED MLS# 360960117 MLS# 362791038 MLS# 362790371 1650 Bath Road, Kingston K7M 4X6 Office: 613-384-5500 Fax: 613-384-6800
SOLD
EFFICIENT HOME
• 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, Open Concept • Loaded with upgrades, views of Lake Ontario • Finished Basement with walk out
• 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, Cathedral Ceilings • Master Bed with his & her closet & Ensuite • Fully fenced yard, Double wide paved drive
• 2+2 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Open concept • Efficient ICF to the trusses, Walk out basement • Cost effective In floor heating & outdoor furnace
MLS# 451312583
MLS# 360891052
MLS# 442220219
Make a home offer they can’t refuse Buying a home can be very competitive. A well-maintained property with all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers demand figures to attract many offers, and buyers who have found their dream homes must be prepared to make an offer that sellers can’t refuse. Standing out in a sea of other potential home buyers is not always so easy, but there are steps buyers can take to ensure their offer is the one sellers ultimately accept. • Get preapproved for a mortgage. Sellers’ patience may wear thin with buyers who are not preapproved for a mortgage when making their offers. Preapproval can speed up the selling process, as buyers won’t need to secure financing afterward. When sellers receive multiple offers on their homes, they are more likely to sell their homes to buyers whose financing is already lined up as opposed to buyers who have to scramble to secure loans. • Establish a strong rapport with the sellers. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to develop emotional attachments to their homes, and buyers should keep that in mind when viewing a home and negotiating their purchase. Sellers won’t want to hear about how ugly a home is or how much money buyers will have to spend to bring the home up to their standards. While buyers must weigh such variables when making their offers, keep it as cordial as possible and avoid any inflammatory remarks during the negotiation process.
Sellers may be more likely to accept a lower offer from a buyer they like than a higher offer from someone they don’t like. • Don’t delay an inspection. When a property is drawing significant interest, buyers can set their offers apart from the rest by arranging for a near-immediate inspection. Some buyers may want sellers to give them a couple of weeks to arrange for an inspection, and that may irritate sellers who want to sell their homes as quickly as possible. Have an inspector ready to perform an inspection within days of making your offer. • Include an escalation clause. When making an offer on a home, prospective buyers can include an escalation clause. Such a clause acknowledges that a potential buyer is willing to increase his or her initial offer by a predetermined amount to exceed any bids that are higher than that initial offer. When sellers trigger such clauses, they are often required to show the other offers they received that triggered the escalation clause. Escalation clauses show the sellers you really want the house while keeping potential buyers’ hopes of buying the home alive when the bids are competitive. Prospective home buyers may find themselves in some stiff competition upon finding their dream homes. But a few simple strategies can make their offers stand out and increase their chances of buying their ideal homes. Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, April 20, 2017
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Sutton Group Masters Realty Inc. Independently Owned & Operated
1650 Bath Road Kingston, On. K7M 4X6 Tel: (613) 384-5500 or (613) 544-2000 Fax:(613) 384-6800
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$214,500 1007 YORK RD, VERONA
$222,500
KATHARINE McCLELLAND BROKER
613-561-7000
Nice and private, set off the road 12 ft. × 16 ft. fully enclosed sun porch hardwood and a wdstv Dir: Hwy 38 to Verona, left on Bellrock 2 kms
$449,900
597 MACDONNELL
Arnold Campbell Sales Rep
Direct: 613-329-8144
Open All Weekend by Appointment
• Inviting front yard with lots of parking, - 1 1/2 storey home with full walk out basement • Loaded with recent updates • Wonderful dining room, eat in kitchen, Over Sized living room • Walking distance to all amenities of down town • This house will impress inside and out! • MLS# 360680017
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM
3020 FOREST RD., SOUTH FRONTENAC
Arnold Campbell Sales Rep
Direct: 613-329-8144
• Gorgeous 3+1 bed and 3.5 bath Custom Built bungalow • 4.67 private acres. • One owner home, lovingly cared for inside and out. • Spacious floor plan offers, vaulted ceilings, Double Sided wood Fireplace, Gorgeous Pine Floors, m/f Laundry and All Custom Country kitchen • Master bedroom is generous, with full ensuite and garden doors out to rear patio. • This home is simply the perfect combo of privacy and location! • MLS# 362770105
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OLIVIA ROSE
$279,900
In-law Suite!
4519 PORTLAND AVE.
130 ISLANDVIEW DR. AMHERSTVIEW • Custom built with Full Legal In-law Suite on lower level • Separate entrance for the Income minded buyer • The 4 bdrm main house is spectacular with modern design! • Open concept main floor with gourmet kit/custom cabinetry. Arnold Campbell • Large master suite w/walk in closet & full ensuite. Sales Rep • 2nd level provides 3 more bdrms, family room & full bath Direct: 613-329-8144 • MLS # 451312409 • $513,900
Arnold Campbell Sales Rep
Direct: 613-329-8144
• Pride in ownership shows in this charming 2 storey Limestone • Loaded with character and History! • This property is fully updated and gorgeous. • Metal roof, updated vinyl windows and maintenance friendly exterior. • Wonderful detached garage, greenhouse and garden shed • Municipal water serviced +/- 1/2 acre landscaped lot! • Large principal rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, wood fireplace in
CELL: 613-532-6661 OFFICE: 613.546.8885 EXT 210 EMAIL: Orose@metroland.com
main level living room
• Come see all that this home has to offer! • MLS# 362750137
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