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The Limestone Legacy Invitational Track and Field Meet took place at Caraco Field in Kingston on Friday, April, 21. There were twentythree schools involved from Kingston Area as well as Central and Eastern Ontario. Approximately 490 athletes competed in the event. [Above] Matt Donovan jumps for Regi in junior boys’ long jump at Caraco Field on Friday afternoon. [Left] Mallory Wylie competes for Holy Cross in the 4x200 mixed relay on Friday afternoon.
The cost to construct Kingston’s proposed third bridge crossing has ballooned. New details of the bridge cost, design and needs were unveiled April 20 in advance of public meetings next week. They show the price to build the 1.1-kilometre-long fixed link between John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road is now estimated at $180 million, up from the initial estimate of $120 million. The $60 million difference is due to inflation, land acquisition and changes in the way the bridge is to be constructed, according to Mark Van Buren, the city’s director of engineering. “That change has a significant impact on the (overall) cost.” He says the original plan to use barges to construct the bridge in phases was rejected by Parks Canada, which owns the Cataraqui River, due to concerns over the environmental impact of dredging the riverbed. Instead, the city now plans to build a temporary work bridge to support construction equipment, a move that will add $20 million to the overall price tag. Inflation has also pushed up the bridge price by $34 million from the original 2011 estimate, plus an extra $6 million for land acquisition and HST. City officials say the municipal financing plan includes a $60 million contribution from development charges, cash and long-term debt, plus asking the federal and provincial governments to each provide $60 million in capital grants. But they concede there’s no guarantee that senior governments will contribute their one-third share of the necessary funding. “That’s something that is an unknown for us at this point in time,” said Van Buren. Officials insisted the city’s $60 million funding share will not lead to an increase in property taxes. Continued on page 3
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Cost of Kingston’s third bridge crossing goes up $60 million Continued from page 1 They noted $30 million will come from development charges that have been collected since 1999, plus $15 million in infrastructure money that’s already set aside and another $15 million through long-term debt financing. The bridge deck design has also changed. While two lanes will be set aside for traffic, the deck will also have a slightly larger four-metre-wide pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. The pathway will widen to nine
metres over the main bridge archway to provide a public rest area and scenic lookout point. A cost-benefits analysis suggested the bridge will produce benefits such as reduced commuting times, less pollution, enhanced transit activity and reduced traffic congestion. It’s estimated the bridge will draw 70 per cent of its users from Highway 401 and 30 per cent from the LaSalle Causeway. The analysis also found that the average commuter distance will be five kilometres
shorter and save eight minutes in travel time by using the bridge. Officials have targeted 2019 to begin the three-year-long construction project, but that will ultimately depend on government funding, public input and a crucial council vote. The city plans to gather public input from the studies at two open houses: April 26 at LCVI and April 27 at Ecole Sir John A. Macdonald School. The input and studies will then float to council for a final decision, expected in June.
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Council meets ‘in camera’ to discuss downtown parking BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — It’s no secret the City of Kingston is looking for ways to boost its future supply of downtown parking. And there could be a deal in the works to help provide more public parking. But, for now, the details will remain a secret.
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ties.” He added, “We are looking forward in the future to announce potential acquisitions for additional public parking.” While secrecy surrounds the discussion at this time, Paterson made it clear that as more growth occurs in the downtown, there will be a need to at least replace some of the existing parking lots that are slated to be lost to future development. “Public parking in the downtown is a big concern to us. Certainly we’re seeing development and intensification.” That includes two large surface lots owned by Homestead Land Holdings in the vicinity of King and Queen streets. The lots are currently leased for municipal parking until the developer proceeds with construction. While final development plans have not yet been vetted by planners or politicians, officials say the day will come when 270 parking spaces will be lost. As a short-term solution, council recently authorized spending $1 million to undertake necessary studies and design work to transform the city-owned 74-space Byron surface parking lot at 169 Queen St. into a multilevel garage that will accommodate 350 vehicles.
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The study phase could last up to two years before construction begins. The city says no other municipally-owned lots in the downtown could accommodate a parking structure in a short time frame. The Byron lot near Queen and Montreal streets doesn’t have special zoning that requires ground-floor commercial, whereas other sites have too many restrictions attached. The proposed Byron garage would be the downtown’s third largest parking structure after the Chown and Hanson facilities. It will be designed to accommodate mostly municipal parking permit holders in order to free up nearby surface lot spaces for shoppers and other short-term users. The new multi-level garage, estimated to cost $18 million, will take 12-18 months to build once the studies are completed and the project receives council’s final approval. The closed-door discussion that occurred April 4 suggests the city may be pursuing other long-term parking options. However, the mayor says it’s premature to make any public announcements at this time. “Potential acquisition of a property is something we deal with ‘in camera’ so we don’t disclose the potential purchase price,” he explained. Make sure to tell your real estate agent to advertise on HomeFinder.ca, your comprehensive guide to real estate in the Greater Kingston Region.
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For the past 25 years, Ryandale Shelter has been serving the Kingston community and offering refuge to those who find themselves homeless, but on April 30, the Elm Street shelter will close its doors. “Back in 2014 after the City of Kingston redesigned their housing and homelessness plan, we knew that we would be looking at a closure based on how the new shelter system would work,” explained Katharine Schutz, vice-chair of the Ryandale board of directors. “They wanted to reduce redundancies and really work to provide effective, streamlined service and use the dollars to the best capacity.” Staff at Ryandale worked with council and the city to keep the shelter, which was identified as an overflow shelter, open a bit longer to help with some of the transition to this new plan. This effort proved extremely helpful, especially when another shelter in the city had some unexpected issues. “When the Youth Shelter had the fire, this was a great resource in terms of the overflow,” said Schutz. “It was a smart move on the city’s part to keep us operating and helping, but since then we have kept a close eye on our numbers Katharine Schutz is the vice-chair of the Ryandale board of directors.The shelter will and we’ve seen a steady decrease.” close its doors on April 30 after 25 years in Kingston. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland This decrease led to the closure of the 15bed shelter, which will take place on April 30. easier. have a really well established name and repuSchutz sees it as a positive because that means “It is good because we know that the plan is tation in the community. We call it a ‘home that the new homelessness approaches in the working, but obviously it is very sad,” she said. of your own’ and it is not what we think of city are working — but that doesn’t make it “We have been here for over 25 years and we when we think of shelters.”
In terms of efforts to combat homelessness in the city, Schutz explains that the city has taken a much more proactive approach to the issue and everyone working in the homeless sector in Kingston is now working together. “They are being more strategic about night stays, and if someone has stayed for an amount of time, they are being connected with case managers that can assist them in transitioning out of homelessness,” she said as an example. “They are really trying to divert people from needing a shelter by providing them with other services in the community. It has been a multipronged approach.” As in other cities with similar approaches, this inevitably leads to the closure of some shelters and in this case that is what happened with Ryandale. Some of the staff at Ryandale will continue to work with the transition house on Victoria Street, but some will also say goodbye. “We have some staff who have been here for 20-plus years,” she said. “It is such a shock to the system for them to say goodbye.” To help with the transition, Ryandale is hosting an open house on May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Schutz hopes that the event will provide an opportunity to thank community members and donors, but also remind them that they can still help. “We still have the transition house on Victoria Street and we still need support,” she said. “There are no plans for the transition house to close right now, so we still need assistance.”
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Section of Bath Road could lose 2 traffic lanes for bicycle lanes BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — A busy and speedy section of Bath Road in the city’s west end will be reduced by one lane in each direction to accommodate new segregated bicycle lanes. “We’re trying to do our best to have connectivity with our bike lanes. One of our goals is to improve our trail system,” said Coun. Adam Candon. A staff report going to council recommends eliminating two of the four traffic lanes on Bath Road, between the curve east of Collins Bay Road through to the Bayridge Drive overpass, as part of a $1-million project to make room for bicycle lanes in each direction. “This project will add 1.7 kilometres of active transportation infrastructure within the Bath Road right-of-way between Collins Bay Road and Coverdale Drive,” according to a report by the city’s traffic engineering department. The road reconfiguration will add a dedicated bike lane for cyclists on the north side of Bath Road and a bidirectional multi-use pathway for active transportation users such as pedestrians and cyclists for a waterfront trail along the south side. They will be segregated from motor vehicle traffic by a physical barrier, according to staff. City officials say the decision to recommend the Bath Road lane reduction is based on several factors:
-standard widths for motor vehicle along a 90-metre stretch of Bath Road cern is traffic. It’s important to know that lanes and active transportation facilities just west of the garden centre without right-hand turn at the gas station (at Bath cannot be achieved, impeding the flow of cyclists. The "no and Collins Bay) has a really long lane so -no lane reductions are being pro- parking" bylaw would have to be amend- it doesn’t get backed up.” posed at either the Collins Bay Road or ed. He added, “It’s important to make sure Coverdale Drive intersections, “This option provides an acceptable we’re not spending good money after bad -consultants determined that no sig- level of safety for pathway users, as the and then having to redo it.” nificant congestion will occur by elimi- lay-by provides sufficient spatial separaCity officials say they’re eager to get nating two lanes of traffic, tion away from the eastbound motorist started on the new bicycle lanes and road -the lane reduction design supports lane, such that a raised physical barrier reduction constriction work this summer the guiding principles of the forthcom- is not required,” staff explained. in order to take advantage of a $268,500 ing Active Transportation Master Plan, Candon says he’s leaning in favour of provincial cycling grant. It will reduce the which aims to achieve a 20 per cent ac- the lane reductions as long as it doesn’t city’s contribution to under $750,000. tive transportation mode for commuters lead to commuter congestion at Bath and by 2034. Collins Bay Roads. “The obvious conTurning over part of the road to cyclists year-round with the installation of a physical barrier could have a big impact on businesses along the south side of Bath Road, including Riley’s Garden Centre. The seasonal flower business often hires a police officer to direct parking customers during its peak seasons. Its nine on-site spaces are not enough to meet the demand and many customers will park on the south side of Bath Road even though it’s illegal. To get around this problem, staff recommend painted markings on the pavement that would allow customers This section of Bath Road is slated to lose two traffic lanes for bicycle lanes. Submitted photo to park in 10 overflow spaces
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He also mentioned that local residents have been contacting him wanting to buy or donate Vimy Oaks as part of this fledgling municipal tree project. Stroud says the oak species was very popular in England in centuries past because of the strength of the wood. The trees were cut down and used in England’s warships. “It’s one of the slowest growing trees and can live to be more than 1,000 years old.” English oaks are not a native species in Canada, but they do exist. Stroud says one of them is growing in front of a property on Johnson Street. Depending on the Vimy Oak fact-finding report, dozens more saplings could soon be taking root. Vimy Oak saplings
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I’m not sure if I have mentioned this in a column before, but before working for Metroland, I was a barista at Starbucks for nearly seven years. I got the job in my second year of university and continued working for the company as I worked to complete my undergrad and then on through my graduate program too. I admit I was pretty excited when I got the job and it was a great job for that time in my life; they pay well (above minimum wage), give regular raises, offer employees a great discount and free coffee (what’s not to love about that?), and even helped out with my tuition costs in the later years. But working at Starbucks can also be extremely challenging and stressful, especially when promotional beverages come around, and especially when those beverages are Frappuccinos. One thing that every person who visits Starbucks needs to understand is that if you order a Frappuccino, the barista instantly hates you. There is no getting around it, and it doesn’t matter what time of year it is — although summer is worse, especially when you have already made 100 that day, but at least you go in expecting that. Frappuccinos
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One gloomy late April evening quite a few years back, I found myself in front of Kingston’s wonderful downtown post office. When the joint is open, it’s one of the finest places in town. The main hall has a lofty ceiling. There are tall glass windows on three sides. It’s generally quiet. And it smells, well, like a post office. Unlike those perfumey, contracted out drug mart postal outlets where you have to navigate through a maze of mouthwash and walls of cosmetics to find a stamp.  Anyway, I’d headed down to Bagot and Clarence there because I figured that putting my tax return — yes, this was before the days of e-filing — directly into Canada Post’s main outlet would zip it
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are the worst and if you modify it to the extreme or if you are one of those people that walks in with a list, the baristas will hate you even more. So when Starbucks announced their newest invention, the Unicorn Frappuccino, I cringed. I couldn’t help it. Even after all these years, I saw the drink and all the fancy colours in it and the ‘magical’ toppings and I instantly had terrible barista flashbacks. I remembered working there on hot summer afternoons or even during the dreaded Frappuccino Happy Hours (Frappy Hours), having a seemingly endless line of these concoctions to make and just wanting to die. When I worked there it seemed like the drinks got more and more complicated as the years went on, and this trend has apparently continued. It is not that these drinks are particularly hard to make, but they do generally require more steps and they take the barista away from the espresso bar area. They also seem to inspire a need for people to modify them or come up with different combinations, which is also very annoying. I know that as a barista, it is part of your job to make these concoctions and it is something that Starbucks promotes and encourages, but when you
are working there, it is really hard to deal with sometimes, especially if you encounter a customer who wants their drink made yesterday and can’t understand that the 10 fraps in front of their drink come first. I also understand that new drinks are exciting and I admit that when I saw the Unicorn Frappuccino I was intrigued. Starbucks has the ability to promote their drinks and make them exciting, even if a sugary, unicorn-themed drink isn’t your thing. According to Starbucks, the Unicorn Frappuccino “is made with a sweet dusting of pink powder, blended into a crème Frappuccino with mango syrup and layered with a pleasantly sour blue drizzle. It is finished with vanilla whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweet pink and sour blue powder topping.â€? Sounds pretty delicious. I admit, I might try one while they are still around, but if I do, I will also make sure that I am super nice to the baristas when I am ordering one and I will try to go when I know they won’t be super busy. I also intend to give them a pretty good tip because I know how much that is appreciated. I encourage you to think about all of this when you inevitably order your own Unicorn Frappuccino, because of course you will, if you haven’t already.
In which we wonder about tax relief right off to Ottawa with quick dispatch.  I bumped into my then-neighbour Nancy Helwig. She was also toting one of those Revenue Canada (this was before it turned into the CRA, the Canadian Revenue Agency) envelopes. Not letter-sized. Not the big manila envelope. Somewhere in between.  Naturally, we started some small talk about “tax time.� And how easy it is to put off doing your taxes.  It’s often said that taxes are the price we pay for living in a civilized society. That they’re what we owe each other, part of a social bond that helps knit society together.  Unlike spending money at a store, paying the tax man doesn’t give you anything in return. Right away, that is.  “You know,� smiled Nancy, “I don’t mind paying taxes. I’m glad to do so.� Vice Bishop Vice President President &&&Regional Regional Publisher Mike Vice President RegionalPublisher PublisherPeter MikeMount Mount pbishop@metroland.com mmount@perfprint.ca mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182 Ext. 108 613-283-3182 613-283-3182,ext. ext.104 104
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Anyone who is over a certain age or has even watched the TV show Mad Men knows that historically, women were not treated with much respect in the workplace. Things aren’t nearly as bad these days thanks to HR regulations, employment laws and hopefully also evolving attitudes regarding the equality of women, but every so often a high-profile incident occurs that illustrates how echoes of the old boys’ club continue to haunt modern workplaces. Roger Ailes, Jian Ghomeshi, Anthony Weiner and Bill Cosby are just a few powerful men who have fallen from grace under the weight of their sexual misadventures, and now Bill O’Reilly, the now former opinionated star of the American conservative cable channel Fox News, joins their ranks. To be clear, O’Reilly was fired after high-profile advertisers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz pulled their ads from the network, and they did so after the New York Times published a story about Fox’s sexual harassment settlements with five female employees over a 15-year period. It is disappointing, if unsurprising, that Fox executives stood by their star host through many accusations of extremely inappropriate behaviour — for example, O’Reilly allegedly told his associate producer he was masturbating while talking with her and offered other female employees promotions in exchange for sex. Yet this is also an encouraging example of the power of effective organizing. What finally brought O’Reilly down was a dedicated group of activists calling up advertisers demanding that they no longer patronize the show. To do so, they argued, would be to tacitly support O’Reilly’s behaviour. And so Fox News was left without a choice: it was no longer profitable to keep Bill as part of their operations. However, we still have a long way to go. Undoubtedly, most women will agree that the vast majority of men they work with are very respectful, but most women likely also have had several experiences of inappropriate comments and behaviour in their working lives. As exemplified by the O’Reilly situation — and by the fact that the president of the United States literally bragged about assaulting women and was still elected — such behaviour is still condoned in our society. Women and male allies must speak up when they witness demeaning behaviour in the workplace and elsewhere, and when all else fails, grab your wallet and refuse to support companies who are known to cover up this sort of behaviour and the advertisers that keep them going
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Sydenham Street United Church launches ‘The Spire’ fundraising campaign BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Since 1851, Sydenham Street United Church has been a prominent and unique building in the Kingston community. But as congregation numbers decline, and aspects of the historic building do the same, the church faces some obstacles. To adapt to the changing times, The Friends of the Spire was formed — a group of concerned community and congregation members who came together with the objective of supporting the building for continued community use. “The building is a multi-purpose community hub, and various groups already use the space, but it has even more potential,” explained Bruce Hutchinson, chair of Friends of the Spire, on April 19. Hutchinson was one of several speakers at the launch of a community fundraising campaign for The Spire — the rebranded name for the church space. The hope is that the space will become a cultural and community asset to the city for many years to come. “We identified the spire on the building as a symbol of what is currently going on and what we hope to do more of in the life of this building,” said Hutchinson, explaining that the outer architecture and history are helping to inspire the interior of the building and the idea of longevity. The building is already home to groups like the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, Reelout Arts Project Inc., Kingston Canadian Film Festival and more, and they hope to grow their list of partners as the community grows. Hutchinson gave a presentation at the launch of the campaign, and explained that the Friends of the Spire have three goals to help achieve this growth and longevity in the community: make the space fully accessible with an elevator and ramps into the building; expand the washroom facilities and community spaces for increased traffic; and set up an endowment fund for future projects and repairs. In order to achieve these goals, the group needs some help from the community. They looked to their
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own congregation first and raised almost $600,000 in 2016. Now they are asking the community to help them with the remaining funds — an additional $800,000; however, they did get a bit of a boost at their launch. Andrea Andreychuck, ambassador from the Rick Hansen Foundation, announced that the foundation
was happy to grant $30,000 to the “barrier busting” renovations in the space. “We want to bring together communities, like this one, and promote barrier busting wherever we can,” she said. “The Friends of the Spire want people with mobility issues to be able to enjoy the space more, and
I want to congratulate them for this initiative.” In addition to the funds from the Rick Hansen Foundation, MP for Kingston and the Islands, Mark Gerretsen, announced that they would also be receiving $50,000 from the Employment and Social Development Canada grant for enabling accessibility. “I want to congratulate the Friends of the Spire, and not just on what you are doing today in terms
of accessibility, but also in terms of what you are doing in terms of repurposing the building,” he said. “To know that we are now seeing new life here and new opportunities for the community to get involved is so important.” Construction at The Spire will begin in May and is scheduled to be completed in September of this year. For more information about the campaign, or to donate, visit www. thespirekingston.org.
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Left to right: Jack Soule, co-chair of the Sydenham Street congregation, Andrea Andreychuck, ambassador from the Rick Hansen Foundation, MP for Kingston and the Islands, Mark Gerretsen and Bruce Hutchinson, chair of Friends of the Spire at the launch of The Spire fundraising campaign on April 19. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
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City to regulate on-street parking, sell monthly permits in two more neighbourhoods BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — The days of free parking on more downtown-area side streets are numbered for hundreds of commuters. The City of Kingston is planning to introduce parking rules for residents and commuters in two more neighbourhoods this fall. The on-street parking program will expand into the Inner Harbour and Williamsville neighbourhoods, following a pattern that was first established in 2003. “This spillover of parking into the residential areas can occur because commuters are seeking free parking and/or because there is no long-term parking available,” said a staff report. There are two main components of the program to regulate daylong street parking. The first is to install signage with time-of-day parking restrictions (such as no parking from 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.) with stepped-up bylaw enforcement to discourage commuters from clogging streets from morning until night. The second component is to issue a limited number of paid permits that will exempt parkers from the sign restrictions. Coun. Rob Hutchison, who represents the Inner Harbour area, supports the new rules. “It’s probably the best configuration policy that we can come up with at this time. There’s considerable congestion in certain sectors of the district.”
The proposed new on-street permit fees would range from $12 to $25 a month for residential permits, to $83.25 a month for commuter permits. The regulations will cover the Inner Harbour neighbourhood, roughly bounded by Queen Street to the south, Rideau Street to the east, Stephen Street to the north and Division Street to the west. This will include many inner city streets around McBurney Park, Artillery Park and Providence Manor which are currently unregulated. “Observations within this area show that the unregulated streets south of Raglan Road and east of Montreal Street can fill to capacity during the weekday periods,” according to staff. The city has studied parking patterns and plans to allocate 40 per cent of the street space for residential permit holders (about 450 spaces), 40 per cent for daily commuter parking permits and leave the remaining 20 per cent open for short-term parkers such as visitors. Similar rules and fees will be implemented to the side streets in Williamsville, an area bounded roughly by Princess Street to the south, Division Street to the east, Concession Street to the north and MacDonnell Street to the west. This covers the neighbourhood around the Kingston Memorial Centre. Officials say on-street parking in Williamsville also needs to be regulated to avoid clogged streets. “This neighbourhood is an older part of the city that has been experiencing increased
parking congestion in residential areas adjacent to the Princess Street corridor primarily due to redevelopment and the influx of commuters that shifted to this area,” said the staff report. The city first implemented on-street parking restrictions and permits in the two neighbourhoods around Hotel Dieu Hospital and Queen’s University/Kingston General Hospital. Officials say the program has proven “quite successful” to prevent motorists from clogging side-streets all day long, while encouraging more commuters to opt for public transit. "At a certain point, the residents can’t park on their own street as well. That’s particularly bad for people who don’t have driveways. We’re trying to balance those situations so that commuters can park there too,” explained Hutchison. The proposed spread of on-street rules follow extensive public consultation. Officials say there will be a number of exemptions to reflect the complexity and established practices of the Inner Harbour and Williamsville neighbourhoods. They say it will ensure adequate short-term parking spaces around Providence Manor, Artillery Park plus exceptions for home care, home contractors, plus regular programs in schools and churches. The city is creating a two-tier residential permit system, charging $12 a month for residents who don’t have driveways and $25 for those who just want extra street parking. Permits will
be sold on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitment. Daily commuters will have to pay a much higher monthly fee — the same as what’s charged in nearby municipal lots — in order to park on the street all day without getting a ticket. Staff added: “The city expects that approximately 25-75 commuter permits may be required in the short term.” The northwest areas of each neighbourhood won’t get the same regulations right away; it will depend on whether daily parkers migrate further into neighbourhoods to avoid paying. Officials insist the new rates are not a money-grab, but are meant to reflect the cost of enforcing the new on-street rules. The Inner Harbour and Williamsville parking regulations and fees must still be approved by council.
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Kingston Robotics team headed to World Championship competition BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
A team of 23 Kingston teens is travelling to St. Louis, Missouri this week to show off their latest robot creation and compete in a World Championship competition. They are hoping to bring back a win for the community, but they are also just excited for the opportunity to be part of it all. “I am still in shock a bit and it hasn’t really sunk in that we are going,” said Eden Bibic, a member of the Kingston FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team 4476. The team, which is a part of the local Wild About Family and Friends Learning Engineering and Science (W.A.F.F.L.E.S.) organization, recently competed in the Ontario Provincial Championships in Mississauga. Their performance, and their
robot's performance, earned them the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award and a spot in the 2017 FIRST World Championship being held April 26 to 29. The award was a huge accomplishment for the team, and while they have been to the World Championships in the past, this time feels a bit different. “It felt really good to win that award and to have that momentum going into this competition now,” said Joshua Sequilion, 17. “The whole season has been really exciting and this just adds to it.” In St. Louis, the team will compete with the same robot that got them there and they will run it though a series of challenges. “The game changes every year and this year was a bit of a steam punk theme,” explained Bibic. “The robot delivers gears, shoots balls to symbolize fuel and then has to climb a rope. It is challeng-
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Kingston community to get involved with robotics. W.A.F.F.L.E.S. runs a series of teams for kids aged six to 18 and Sequilion encourages anyone to give it a try. “Why not get involved?” he said. “It is not just about robots, it has taught me so much more and given me confidence and taught me about business skills and how to give presentations and it has just improved me as a person overall.” Bibic echoed these thoughts and explained that even when things go wrong or are extra challenging, robotics is still fun and maybe even more fun. “When things go wrong you get to fix them and when it is fixed, the sense of accomplishment that comes with that is really great,” she said. “We all put our heads together and people from other teams come and help us and it is a cool experience to have. A lot of things went wrong this season, but it all worked out.” For more information about the team and on W.A.F.F.L.E.S. Community Robotics or to help with their costs visit www.wafflesrobotics.com, or contact them via email at wafflesrobotics@gmail. com.
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New Kingston fundraising walk aims to raise awareness about workplace safety in British Colombia and during the first leg of his journey home, the plane crashed. “We had two young girls and I became a widow,” said mandymarciniak@metroland.com Kennington. “You don’t go to work expecting that. You go In 2006, Kate Kennington’s husband didn’t make it home from to work to earn a paycheck and something like this changes work. He was a pilot on his way back from a six-week contract every bit of your perspective on life.” Following the accident, Kennington went back to school, with the help of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and trained in event management. When she was finished she saw a job posting with Threads of Life, a Canadian registered charity dedicated to supporting families after a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. “It was perfect,” she said. “I thought I could really help and make a difference and Established 1876 really offer some support and understanding.” Kennington took the job as family support Local People providing Local People with manager in 2008 and since then she has been FARM • HOME • AUTO helping organize the annual Steps for Life fundraising walks. Initially, Threads of Life Participants eager to participate in a Steps For Life walk. The • CONDOMINIUM • COMMERCIAL ran four of these walks in Ontario annually, Kingston walk will take place on April 29. • INSURANCE but now there are 30 walks across Canada inSubmitted photo cluding one in Kingston, which will run for 24 Hour Emergency Claim Response 1-800-722-9556 the first time this year. families that have been impacted by a workplace fatality, occupa“We have had quite a few fatalities in the area over tional illness or life-altering injury. Threads of Life provides supthe past few years in the Kingston region and we have port through family functions, legal support and event counselling. a lot of families that are not aware of Threads of Life, “These experiences are not like anything else and you need to so it was really important to bring the walk to the have the support of other people who understand what you are gocommunity,” explained Jennifer Buxton, co-chair of ing through,” said Kennington. “There are so many different feathe Steps for Life event being held on April 29. tures and you might have to deal with the legal system or the health The walks are the major fundraiser for the organi- and safety system and all the while you are thinking that this never zation each year and those funds go towards helping should have happened and it is so hard.” Steps for Life is a five kilometre walk Harrowsmith Office Napanee Office and in Kingston it will start from James 613-372-2980 613-354-4810 R. Henderson Public School. The walk aims to recognize those who have expewww.l-amutual.com rienced a workplace fatality, life altering injury or occupational disease, but it also aims to raise awareness about workplace safety in the community. “For me there are two pieces that are so important with this walk,” said Kennington. “We want to raise awareness so that new families can find us and we also want to raise awareness so families don’t Join the movement in your community. need us. So if we can bring a message of prevention and get people working safely, they won’t actually need us and these supports.” The walk also includes a memory lane, which features a series of signs each featuring a different worker and their story and what happened to them. Kennington feel that this exercise is particularly impactful each year. “You can give as many statistics as you want and people will be surprised, but then they forget,” said Kennington. “But if they see a photo of a worker and they read that story it will hit home that these are real people and it could be your brother, or son or husband. We hope that this leads to conversations at home and really just more awareness, that is our main goal.” The Steps for Life Kingston walk Personal Care | Palliative Care takes place on April 29 at James R. Hen| Pre & Post Surgery Care derson Public School, 361 Roosevelt Drive. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with 24 Hour Care | Transportation | 1379-B Princess Street Kingston the walk starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 Meal Prep Register today! relayforlife.ca a person and for more information visit Call us today! http://stepsforlife.ca/ www.limestonecityhomehealthcare.com R0013580750
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A promise broken? Electoral reform tour makes stop in Kingston BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@metroland.com
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke a signature campaign promise when he abandoned his commitment to “make every vote count” by introducing electoral reform that does away with the current first-past-the-post system. Supporters of electoral reform across the country were shocked and angered by this decision, including MP for Skeena — Bulkley Valley and NDP democratic reform critic Nathan Cullen. “It was stunning, shocking and a real sense of betrayal,” Cullen said during a visit to Kingston on April 21, where he held a town hall on electoral reform as part of a cross-country tour on the subject. “We had this iron clad promise repeated hundreds of times for so many years that 2015 was the last first-past-the-post election, and the reasons for breaking that promise were the most flimsy and non-existent imaginable.” The broken promise was particularly painful for Cullen because he’d just finished producing the most comprehensive report on Canadian democracy ever written alongside fellow members of the electoral reform committee, which was itself organized to reflect a proportional representation of how Canadians voted in the last election. “It was sort of a working model for how a voting system could work in Canada,” he explained. “One of our goals was to see if this committee would work or would we just fracture into little pieces of antagonism toward one another.” As it turned out, the committee was actually quite productive, and came away with a recommendation to change the voting system, after a referendum, to a more proportional voting system in a way where the percentage of seats that a party gets is equal to the percentage of votes that they got from the election. Cullen has not given up on this idea, and his message to the large crowd who gathered at Memorial Hall Friday night was optimistic in nature: despite Trudeau’s abandonment of his promise, the report will still go before parliament at the end of May, and only 20 Liberal MPs need to get back on board to allow the bill to pass. Cullen hopes Kingstonians will be able to persuade their own Liberal MP, Mark Gerretsen, to be among them. “I’m in the midst of visiting more than 25 different (Liberal) ridings across the country to say let’s encourage your MP to do the right
thing. They also ran on that promise, many of them quite strongly, and I think it was one of the factors that helped them win the last election. So we’re calling on the best of people right now, and their voters.” Gerretsen was invited to the town hall but said he was unable to attend due to a previous commitment; all of his fellow candidates in the 2015 election, however, were in attendance: Andy Brooke (Conservative), Daniel Beals (NDP), and Nathan Townend (Green party). Provincial Green party candidate for Kingston and the Islands, Robert Kiley, also attended, and spoke to the crowd about how he believes electoral reform would benefit Canadian democracy. Kiley is an advocate for mixed member proportional representation, which is one of the democratic reform models being considered. “That’s essentially where you divide the House of Commons in half,” he explained prior to the meeting. “One half is elected purely by proportional representation, where any party that receives over 3 per cent of the popular vote gets the percentage ...that they got in that half of the House. And the other half of the House is elected through first-past-the-post, but in ridings that are two times our size.” Kiley believes this would help do away with strategic voting vas people would be more inclined to vote for their true beliefs, and give those whose beliefs line up with smaller parties like his an actual say in Parliament. “There would be much more meaningful debate because you’d have more voices represented in the House of Commons.” For Lea Westlake, a local electoral reform activist and member of Fair Vote in Kingston, Friday’s town hall presented an opportunity to regroup and get excited about the idea again. “I hope that it puts electoral reform back on the table,” she said. “It was overwhelming how they turned their back on it broke that promise, and I hope tonight suggests a new path forward to keep this on the table.” Westlake added: “I think that we cannot really call ourselves a democracy until every vote actually counts and the way we vote is actually reflected in our House of Commons.” Cullen echoed this sentiment, noting that ultimately power rests with the people, not politicians. “The prime minister said something incorrect when he was breaking his promise, which was ‘it was my choice to make and I made it.’ Actually, that’s not how our Parliament works. “We should be able to express ourselves and have that expression mean something. A lot of
people out there are discouraged. They feel like they had something solid that they believed in and now don’t. So I want to transition that energy into something more positive than the cynicism that it usually breeds.” MP Nathan Cullen at Memorial Hall April 21. Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland
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Countryside candidate wants to take a proactive approach to issues in the district BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Louis Cyr is not originally from Kingston, but during his 37-year career as a senior military officer, he spent nearly 20 years in the Limestone City. “My career took me to 13 postings, four of which were in Kingston,” he explained. “Kingston, to me, is home. My family loves Kingston. I have been around the world and across the country, and when I decided to retire I had lots of options, but I wanted to retire in Kingston and I love this city.” It is that love for the city that led Cyr to pursue a seat on council and he was ready to run in the 2014 election, but he held off when Richard Allen put his name forward. “I wanted a change in Countryside and I wanted a new voice and when I read about Richard Allen and his background, I was quite impressed,” he said. “I thought he was a great candidate and I decided not to run. Unfortunately, Richard is gone now and I saw an opportunity to fill that void.” Cyr feels that the district needs another strong voice to push it forward and he often feels that the district is left behind. “I feel that Countryside is a bit of an orphan under the current city con-
struct,” he said. To him, the district is being considered as an afterthought when it comes to decisions like the City of Kingston’s Strategic Plan. “If you look at that plan, there are seven strategies and 37 goals and there are very few that apply to Countryside,” he said. “That is what I mean when I say that the district is an orphan and I think it needs more representation.” Cyr hopes to take a more holistic approach to things like the strategic plan if he is elected, and he has very specific goals for the district in mind. “My vision is for Countryside to be relevant, vibrant and become an equal partner in the city,” he explained. “My desired end state is for Countryside to be a better place to live and to have a way of life that is better now and for future generations.” To achieve this vision and end state, Cyr hopes to be more innovative and creative when it comes to approaching city council, and he hopes to create a strategic sub-plan specifically for Countryside. “With the help of the constituents and city council, I want to promote Countryside, and to do that I want to write up a strategic sub plan for now until 2018 to address all the issues and concerns, but also to develop a path for Countryside
to move forward on,” he said. “I want the city to integrate this sub plan into the city’s strategic plan and be proactive about our concerns and issues.” Currently, Cyr feels that the city is being reactive when it comes to Countryside and issues are only being addressed as they arise; he wants to be more proactive. “That is my military background coming in too,” he said. “I was an instructor of tactic strategy and military planning and how to deal with complex issues. What I am offering is using this expertise and background and apply it to the district and with the city.” Cyr has been actively sharing these ideas on the campaign trail already and he hopes to visit every home in the district before the byelection takes place on May 15. He also hopes that if he is elected, being a councillor will help him give back to the city he loves and calls home. “I know Kingston and I understand Kingston and I want to give back to Kingston,” he said. “I was here for 20 years and my children all went to school here and all three went to Queen’s, my wife works in Kingston, Louis Cyr is running for the position of councillor in the and to me this is a time to give back to Countryside District. The byelection for the district is the city. It made my life so good and I set to take place on May 15. just want to repay that.” Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
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The incredible views from atop Rock Dunder have brought locals and tourists alike to the area for decades, and been the subject of countless photographs over the years. This year, in order to experience these views, one will need to acquire passes through the Rideau Waterway Land Trust, who own the property, for a “nominal fee.” Photo by Heather Ferguson
Land Trust to implement fees for public to access Rock Dunder BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
News — Perhaps one of the most iconic and beloved hiking destinations throughout the area, Rock Dunder, will no longer be accessible to the public free of
charge. The Rideau Waterway Land Trust circulated a notice of the coming changes in the middle of this month, which indicates that commencing this year, use of the property that is home to
Rock Dunder will be restricted to only supporters of the Rideau Waterway Land Trust. The notice points out, despite what many believe, Rock Dunder is private property owned by the Rideau Waterway Land Trust, and for
several years the property has been closed to the public from Nov. 15 until May 15 each year — any use of the land during that time constitutes trespass. However, many have failed to heed that rule over the years,
and the sheer volume of those who visit Rock Dunder annually has definitely had an affect on the health and well being of the property.
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Donating blood is a cause that MPP for Kingston and the Islands Sophie Kiwala feels strongly about, and even though she can't donate herself, she is encouraging other Kingstonians to step up. "I am actually not allowed to donate myself as a result of living in France during the years when the United Kingdom had bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease," she explained at the Kingston Blood Donor Clinic on Gardiners Road. "It is very difficult to get people to come out and give donations, so if I can help, I will."
Kiwala "adopted" the clinic on April 18 in the hopes of raising awareness and attracting new donors. "I have done this for a couple of years now," she said. "I was one of those individuals that donated whenever I could when I was eligible and I know that their stock does get depleted and it is really important to make sure that the awareness level is up there and people are thinking about it." Kiwala and her team put the word out about her adoption day at the clinic and as a result, pre-booked appointments were at 80 per cent capacity on April 18. "MPP Kiwala has helped us out pretty much
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Councillors have approved two housing projects that involve repurposing a former church and a school. Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation received a zoning amendment to construct a three-storey, 29-unit building near the corner of Brock and Napier Streets. It will include 18 bachelor units and 11 one-bedroom units. “It would be a great location for some affordable housing that fits in with the neighbourhood, and certainly that’s part of our larger goal — to be able to distribute affordable housing throughout the community,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson. The new housing develop-
ment isn’t the only use for the former school site at 671 Brock St. Councillors decided to divide the 1.5-acre property into three parcels to create a mix of public park space, affordable housing and private housing. The newly-approved affordable housing will occupy 24 per cent of the site. Parkland will make up 55 per cent, and the remaining 21 per cent is to be sold for a future private housing development. Municipal officials have stated they are eager to move swiftly on the affordable housing component in order to obtain a $1.5 million time-limited government grant to help with the construction costs. The affordable housing com-
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property into six individual lots. The church itself will be converted into archival and museum uses, while the existing rectory house and parish hall are converted into private housing, and three vacant lots are to be sold and developed for new single-family homes. “It’s a great example of repurposing a heritage building in Kingston,” said Mayor Paterson. He says the redevelopment will ensure the long-term preservation of the historic church. “We have a lot of these buildings and it’s always a shame if they’re just sitting vacant for years. So to be able to see this kind of repurposing, I think it’s very encouraging.” The church, built in 1894 from limestone quarried by inmates
at nearby Kingston Penitentiary, closed in 2013 due to a dwindling congregation, costly upkeep and declining numbers in the priesthood. The new housing will be located on the west side and rear of the property, leaving the King Street view of the church unchanged. To support future residential development on the three vacant parcels, the church was granted a reduction in the minimum front yard setback, minimum lot area requirement and maximum uncovered parking area requirements. The Catholic Archdiocese plans to use proceeds from new housing development around the church to repair and maintain the historic stone building.
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The incredible views from atop Rock Dunder have brought locals and tourists alike to the area for decades, and been the subject of countless photographs over the years. This year, in order to experience these views, one will need to acquire passes through the Rideau Waterway Land Trust, who own the property, for a “nominal fee.” Photo by Heather Ferguson
Walker said. “While we want people to enjoy it, we also want it still to be in good shape for the next generation to enjoy it.” In order to do that, the trust has
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use. The property is an ANSI — that’s a planning term, which means an ‘area of natural and scientific interest.’ It has species-at-risk on it, and part of our mandate is to preserve special places like this in perpetuity,”
cess this awesome land that offers some of the greatest hiking in the area and spectacular views unlike any other? “We are pretty sure it will be nominal. Now, by nominal, I’m talking less than the price of a movie ticket,” said Walker, who explained that the pass program will not only help to control damage due to over use and illegal trespass, but also offset the costs of maintaining the property. “We do have some fairly significant costs.” Indeed, the trust pays property taxes on the property, and also pays to have the privies pumped out and the parking lots and roads re-gravelled. “We may be able to get a little bit of revenue to help cover the operating costs of the property … right now, all of those costs we have to go out and fundraise for,” said Walker, noting that having the revenue stream will help to free up volunteers to monitor the area more frequently. “The biggest thing for us is to get the usage back to a level that is sustainable for the property. We want people to be able to enjoy it for many years to come.” Walker said the official pass structure and costs will be posted to their website, www.rwlt.org, before the May 15 opening of all of their properties to the public.
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to change the way it operates access to Rock Dunder, Walker explained. Just weeks ago, the Rideau Waterway Land Trust had two volunteers man the entrance to Rock Dunder on Easter Sunday. In that one day alone, more than 600 people were turned away. “And that was on a day it’s closed,” said Walker. “And when you have 600 people, you have a few — not a lot, but a few — who litter, and cut off the trails, and so on and so forth.” While the next board of directors meeting has to take place in order to finalize a pass structure and implementation plan, Walker indicated that passes will be available for individuals and for vehicles. Passes for vehicles are likely to be issues on a per-vehicle basis, not on the number of individuals in the vehicle, and both day passes and season passes will be made available. As for where people will be able to obtain the passes, that has yet to be disclosed, but Walker said there have been a number of businesses and organizations that have reached out to say they would be happy to sell the passes on behalf of the Rideau Waterway Land Trust, including one business which is “quite close” to Rock Dunder and “open for long, long hours.” And how much will it cost to ac-
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How do we see ourselves now on Frontenac Islands? BY MARGARET KNOTT
Planning is underway for an Official Plan review with public meetings to be held in June in the Frontenac Islands — one in the Howe Island ward and the other in the Wolfe Island ward — to hear comments from residents ‘specifically’ with regard to the possibility of allowing more residential lots to be created in the rural areas of the township. This resolution follows the introduction of a report prepared by Frontenac County planner Joe Gallivan concerning “Official Plan Policy — Restriction of Severances in Rural Areas.” A more detailed analysis is needed to determine the kinds of
changes that might occur, and their impact on the 1985 dated rule limiting three lots per parcel of land. As previously stated (The Heritage, April 19) Howe Island Coun. Deputy Mayor Natalie Nossal asked if the meetings could be ward specific with separate policies based on what comes from the meetings. All of which is reminiscent of two meetings held in April 2008, one on Howe Island and the other on Wolfe Island, the first steps in the Frontenac Islands’ “Official Plan Review,” their purpose, to introduce the process and to identify the community’s involvement in it. (Also to introduce Tunnock Consulting, town-
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ship planners at the time.) It is interesting to note that the OP process includes a research phase to develop a comprehensive community profile. Based on the same 10 questions presented at those meetings which related to: sustainability, rate of growth, quality of life, viable/marketable uses of agricultural lands/ shoreline development/ access/ protection, Marysville, limits to growth; Howe Island attributes and disadvantages; suitable/ compatible home based businesses; private road development benefits/downfalls; cultural heritage/ historical sites and alternative energy, two different profiles emerged. And drawing from that 2008 article, this is what Howe and Wolfe Islands came up with: “Howe Island wants its flavour and independence sustained. It wants a community hub, larger (3 acre) lots, a dependable faster (free) ferry; island growth restricted by maintaining resource protection. Attributes are two ferries, a low crime rate, non-intrusive home based businesses. They believe their identity is diluted by attachment to Wolfe Island, concerned about the poor farming environment, have health and safety concerns about wind power but wonder what the amenities agreement means for them. They have differing opinions about island roads, they want high-speed Internet, believe in growing your own food, market days, and cultural heritage and citizen participation.” “Wolfe Island wants sustainability, well managed growth and age friendly quality of life and needs met (health, seniors, safety, clean water, self sufficiency, environmental protection, waste disposal, multi-use community centre, etc.), as well as dependable ferry transportation, public transportation on the island, new businesses through encouraging different land uses, and growth for Marysville dependent on municipal services (water-sewer).” “Both communities, Howe and Wolfe, questioned the appropriateness of the extensive agricultural land use designation and their inability to sever. They saw the need for more rural designation and smaller farming land plot sizes (developing food movement, hobby farms etc.) as well as shore line management with public access to the water as important issues.”
Has anything changed since 2008? How do islanders feel about allowing more residential lots to be created in the rural areas of the township? All will be given careful consideration prior to any change being introduced. Watch for meeting dates on the Frontenac Islands website, www.municipality.frontenacislands.on.ca. Around Town: 1. Help us celebrate the Township of Frontenac Islands Seniors Apartments groundbreaking ceremony. It will be at 26 Division St., Wolfe Island, on May 5 at 2:30 p.m. The project that will provide five modern, accessible apartments for seniors located close to Marysville amenities. Join Frontenac Islands council and staff, Frontenac County council and staff, special guest John Weatherall (Scarthingmoor Farms), seniors housing board representatives, and general contractors, Wemp and Smith Construction Ltd. 2. Frontenac County is looking for input from residents and businesses, tourist operators and interested citizens for ways to increase overnight stays in the county all year. Frontenac County and MDB Insight Consulting will host a workshop for Frontenac Islands on Wolfe Island Monday, May 1, 1 to 3 p.m. WI Community Hall 26 Division St. Registration: accommodationsonfrontenacislands. eventbrite.ca 3. The WI Historical Society invites you to attend "The Ladies in Sir John A.'s Life," an afternoon with Sir John A. and Lady Agnes Macdonald, played by Brian and Renee Porter, Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m., WI United Church Hall. A slide show is accompanied by a series of skits designed to take you back to Confederation 150 years ago. 4. Plans are underway for a very busy July 1 weekend that includes the annual Canada Day Breakfast July 1, the 37th annual Wolfe Island 5-10k Road Race July 2, and the third annual Wolfe Island Round Up July 1-2. Watch for details. Coming events: Rummage sale, WI United Church Hall, Saturday June 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No electronics or large furniture. Contact Diane, 385-2411, or Linda, 365-2665.
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A modern day artistic coureur des bois, Clayton MacKinnon, is far from your average artist. For a start, his most recent work of art literally took him around Ontario. His next one will take him across the country as part of Canada 150. Why literally? Well, he’s travelling in a canoe he turned into a background for his art. He lives his art, blending it with wilderness experiences and adventures. The St. Lawrence College student, who graduates from the Brockville campus Visual and Creative Arts— Fine Arts program this year, recently made his way around the waterways and highways of Ontario via the canoe and his Mini Cooper automobile. He called the work, which has turned into a piece of performance art, the Paddle Ontario Project. As part of his second year Studio II course, he refinished a 16-foot canoe and then paddled numerous lakes throughout Ontario. He’s also a filmmaker, so created a five-part documentary about his documentary. It's being shown in the graduate exhibition at the Marianne van Silfout Gallery in Brockville. He helped pay for his expenses from a Kickstarter campaign he
Clayton MacKinnon's Mini Cooper with the canoe he transformed into a work of art, after turning a college project into his commitment to Canada 150 celebrations. Photo courtesy of Clayton MacKinnon
developed as part of another of his college courses, The Business of Art. This young man knows how to put
his education to work. He said the idea for his canoe art came to him in January.
“I got my first kayak about three years ago,” he says. “I fell in love with the outdoors, and wanted to re-
late my passions with this project. I planned on painting a canoe.” When he says, “paint a canoe” he’s not talking about your standard red or green “It’s Canada’s 150th birthday, so why not a landscape of Canada? But first I had to find a canoe.” MacKinnon went online and found a used canoe that required a road trip from Brockville to London to pick it up. “I’d never had a canoe on my car,” he says, and laughs as he recalls the adventure of getting the canoe home. “So here I am with a 16-foot canoe on top of my Mini Cooper, driving along the 401, hoping it doesn’t fall off.” The canoe and owner (and Mini Cooper) made it safely home. MacKinnon’s next task involved sanding the canoe. That was the easy part. Creating the painting took about 150 hours of work. Next, he had to plan his route that would allow the Province of Ontario to be his gallery to display his newly created work of art. “There are so many beautiful sites in Ontario,” he said. “I wanted to see all the Great Lakes, and I was able to achieve that. I even got up to Lake Superior Provincial Park. Continued on page 8
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He travelled to many other locations along the Great Lakes as well as up along the Bruce Peninsula, driving between locations but then taking his canoe into the waterways. “It’s such a beautiful and diverse environment we live in,” he says. His next adventure: to cross Canada from coast to coast with his canoe. He’s hoping to find the farthest point along mainland Canada’s coast. He figures that’s somewhere in Nova Scotia. From there, he’ll head to the farthest he can get on the west coast. Before that, he hopes to travel from Merrickville, his home town, to Ottawa and then through big cities to the east coast. Along the way, people will be able to view his canoe-based art. “It’s going to be the same setup as his Paddle Ontario Adventure. “I’ll drive across Canada with the canoe on the roof and explore different bodies of water,” he says. “This will promote art in a different way than people are used to. It’s what I really feel passionate about. I’ll be driving the canoe in places where people couldn’t experience it if it was only on water. People don’t expect to see art on the 401. I get a lot of thumbs up from people. I’m bringing the spirit of art across Canada.” So far, he’s covered Ontario and Quebec, so this next trip will take things from a provincial to a national level. Considering how many people he meets on his journeys, it’s a surprise to learn he’d always been quite the introvert. “The experience at St. Lawrence College has been so good for me,” he says. “Before I came to college, I was a very shy student. But at college, I started to put myself out there, joined the cross-country team and joined student council. I think I’ve been learning to interact with people more and to promote myself. It all led to this project on how to pique people’s interest in art. I’ve had so much support from the college, everyone from my program coordinator to
my professors, they’ve all helped this project come to life.” It’s not just artistic passion inspiring Clayton MacKinnon; there’s also a deep love for the environment. “It’s important to celebrate and protect our environment,” he says. His humour shines through as he talks about his art. “When I had to get a new car last year, I thought, ‘What can I get that has character?’” He found a used Mini Cooper. “It’s red, and it fits Canada’s birthday,” he says. “There’s comedic relief to this. I can say that I’m going places no Mini Cooper has gone before.” Along the way, he’s met a diverse collection of people. When parked at the bridge leading to Detroit, people approached him and he explained he’s part of Canada 150. “I was surprised so many people don’t know what that initiative is. They’ve all been very interested.” Wherever he’s travelled, whether it’s on the road or out on the water, MacKinnon’s found support and interest. “Sometimes I’ll be parked somewhere and a family will come and talk with me. Other times I’ll be out on the water, and I’ll meet people interested in the same sort of things like the environment. When you’re out on the water, you’re out there completely in the moment and you’re there to enjoy the environment: the water and this beautiful land. When you go up and talk with people with a similar perspective, it’s easy to have a conversation. When it comes to this project, the support has been spectacular.” You can see Clayton MacKinnon’s work of art on his canoe in exhibition until May 26 in the Marianne van Silfout Gallery at 2288 Parkedale Avenue at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. You can follow Clayton’s adventures on his website at claytonexplores.com. Mark Bergin on Twitter @markaidanbergin
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fter a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes. Simple changes made now — even before the weather begins to warm up — can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home. • Go plant shopping. Research from NASA suggests adding at least one plant in your home per 100 square feet is efficient enough to clean air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting. Watering and misting plants introduces moisture into indoor air, which can make rooms overcome with dry air from heating systems feel comfortable. Just be sure to avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to mold growth. • Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room’s entire color scheme with new pillows. Invest in pillows that you can switch with each season so your decor will never look tired or dull. • Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for
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KINGSTON REGION’S LARGEST SELECTION
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn SS4200 • 42” deck • 452cc Toro engine • 3 year warranty
$
SALE
SAVE 325
2,924
$
• 42” deck • 22hp Kohler • 3 year warranty
$
SALE
$
4,499
$
SALE
4,674
$
5,574
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$
• 24.5 V-Twin • 50'' fabricated mower deck • 3 year warranty
$
SALE
$
7,599
SAVE 1,300
$
• 42 & 50” decks available • 24.5 hp engine • 3 year warranty
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SAVE 200
4,249
• 52” deck • 24.5 hp engine • 4 year warranty • Heavy Duty Commercial Grade
SALE
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$
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn MX5000
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• 60” fabricated deck • 24.5 hp engine • 3 year warranty
$
$
• 42” fabricated deck • 24.5 hp engine • 3 year warranty
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn MX6050
SALE
$
• 50” deck • 24.5 hp engine • 3 year warranty
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn MX4250
• 54” deck • 24.5hp V-Twin • 3 year warranty
SAVE $ 200
SAVE 325
3,324
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn SS5425
SALE
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn SS5000
TIMECUTTER Z-Turn SS4225
SAVE 325
$
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CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS SERVICES
FARM
HELP WANTED
Handyman- Will do replacing of sinks, taps, toilets, plumbing, and other odd jobs. Please call Albert at 613-374-2079.
New tractor parts for most makes, specializing in engine rebuild kits, 1000s of other parts, service manuals. Our 45th year. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353, www. diamondfarmtractorparts.com
Newboro, Licensed plumber required immediately, full-time, residential & commercial service work. Email resume: krista@rbsinternet.com
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Sat. April 29, 2017 8:30-2:30pm
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TOM’S CUSTOM AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
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LAWN & GARDEN
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WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR JUNE 24th, 2017 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for all coins and paper money, gold & silver bullion and Estate sales. FREE appraisals and mobile service. Call or text: 613-297-1661, Email: sales@cointalkcanada.com.
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FUNERAL SERVICES
FUNERAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
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AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS
AUCTIONS
77 ACRE HOBBY FARM
Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the offices of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, 43530 Interstate 81, Alexandria Bay, NY, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for the following:
NOW HIRING!
310T Mechanics
in Ottawa! $5,000 Sign On Bonus!*
77 Acre Hobby Farm Real Estate Auction for the Estate of the Late
*To Be Paid In Equal Installments Over 8 Quarters Starting After 90 Days of Employment
Robert (Bob) Livingston Plus contents
Requirements 18 Years or Older 310T Truck and Coach License
419 County Rd. 29, south of Smiths Falls Selling a charming 77 acre farm minutes from Smiths Falls on Hwy 29. Property features a three-bedroom house with attached two car garage, previous dairy barn plus various barns and outbuildings. Please contact auctioneer for viewing or more information on property. Contents: John Deere LA 145 riding mower: rototiller; 4 hp heavy duty push type weed eater; pull type thatcher; Savaria handicap stair chair lift; electric scooter; wheelbarrow; tools; curio cabinet; furniture; silver flatware; Case die cast toy tractors; Beacon lanterns; oil lamps; guitar; Roland amp; washer & dryer; tea cart; small collectibles. For more pictures and terms see: www.joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494
Competitive Pay, Great Benefits!
Kingston’s Original Cost Effective Cremation
Limestone Cremation serviCes Guaranteed Only
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$
Including taxes and basic urn
LD LD FOR SALE FOR SALE O S SO on the onEMC the EMC
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613-507-5727
184 Wellington St. Kingston
Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran You’ll be be You’ll
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CLS748231_0420
Saturday, May 6 @ 10a.m.
Bid File: CDN Propane 2017-2021 (For a Four Year Period) Propane delivered on an Automatic Basis Further information, bid forms and specifications are available at the offices of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. At Bidder’s request, the forms may be e-mailed to the bidder by calling (315) 482-2501. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “CDN Propane 2017-2021” as per the above listed bid file. A walk thru of the installation locations will be scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Any other or additional site visit must be scheduled in advance. THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE AUTHORITY PO BOX 10 LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO KOE 1L0
CLS470307_0420
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VACATION/TRAVEL
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$$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ CRUISE SPECIAL WORLD CLASS CRUISING CLOSE TO HOME! SAVE $700.00 per couple June 2 - 6, 2017 Upper Canada Expedition INCLUDES: • SHORE EXCURSIONS • GREAT MEALS • NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT AND MUCH MORE… www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com TOLL-FREE 1-800-267-7868 253 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario (TICO # 2168740)
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AND
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CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT NOW!!!
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LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE !!Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!! Based on 3% APR. OAC
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1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.30% 5 year VRM and 2.69% 5 year FIXED. All Credit Types Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, Construction, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).
1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation Refinancing, Renovations Tax Arrears, No CMHC Fees
ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL 1801347inc FSCO Licence #12456 www.ontario-widefinancial.com !! LET US HELP !!
VACATION/TRAVEL
www.mortgageontario.com (Licence # 10969)
REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com
TOLL FREE:
FOR SALE
1-800-363-7566
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY wi th yo ur ow n b andmi ll - C ut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
14 Front St. S. Mississauga TICO REG # 04001400
EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
PERSONALS ARE ALL YOUR FRIENDS married or with someone? We can help you find your life partner. MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS is Ontario’s top matchmaker. CALL 613-257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
DAY 1 OF 2 DAY AUCTION SALE
Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com
AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF AL CLEARY - DAY ONE 4322 OLD HIGHWAY 2, BELLEVILLE, ONT. SATURDAY MAY 6TH AT 10:00 AM 3 miles EAST of Belleville on Old Highway 2 – Vicinity of Point Anne Lane. COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE TOOLS including British, Canadian, American and Australian hand wood planes, large selection of Stanley planes, Stanley tool original boxes, coopers tools, filletser planes, slaters ripper, slaters tools, broad axes, grafting froes, log hammers, debarkers, hollow augers, spoke shaves, chisels, cabinet scrapers, mallets, plough plane, croze, sun plane, draw gauges, marking gauges, rabbet planes, molding planes, sash planes, coffin planes, Stanley levels, hatchets, wooden tool boxes, wooden saw boxes, Disston hand saws, miniature bark canoe, numerous other collectibles from a lifetime of collecting. VIEWING 8 AM TO SALE TIME – DAY OF SALE. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com AUCTIONS
MACHINERY & SPORTING GOODS AUCTION CLS741161_0330
to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd., #10 (#3560 Franktown Rd.) on Wed., May 3/17 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11 am. Retiring or Downsizing ? We are welcoming new & good used Construction, Farm Machinery & Related items. Light, Heavy & Shop Equip’t. Vehicles. Guns & Fishing Equip’t. Lawn & Garden Equip’t. Tools of the Trade. ATV’s. Boats. Recreational Equip’t & Accessories. For complimentary web advertising & photos, please call or email your list now to have your items included in this successful annual event. Included in this auction sale will be a partial private collection of Inuit Art featuring art, sculptures & objects of historical & cultural significance. Please note that our 2017 auction dates are filling fast. For a complimentary consultation call 613-267-6027 for an appointment to chat & to secure a date. Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering
3x58
for Bev & Sophia Street @ #636 Hwy 15 Lombardy, ON on Wed., May 17/17 @ 10 am Property to be sold at 11 am
AUCTIONS
ONLINE ONLY
ESTATE AUCTION www.MarshallGummerEstateAuctions.com
Antiques, Art, Estate Jewelry to incl. 10KT to 24KT Gold, Sterling Silver, Vintage Advertising, Fishing Tackle, Musical Instruments, Mid-Century Modern ,Militaria, Vintage Toys, Automobilia, Collectibles, Furniture and much more. Bidding Open Fri. Apr. 28th to Wed May 3rd. For more information please call 289-251-3767
CARRIERS
WANTED 4 Wednesday / Thursday Delivery 4 Direct Deposit 4 Win Prizes
ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD OR AREA! For route information contact charles.mcrae@metroland.com
AUCTION SALE
TRUCKS. BARGES. TRAILERS. LUMBER. HARDWARE. RELATED BLDG MATERIALS.
3x42
Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone (613)267-6027 ww.jimhandsauction.com
AUCTIONS
PLUS BEEF CATTLE. FARM MACHINERY. LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. LAWN EQUIP’T
for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat. Apr. 29/17 Sat. @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Large Ad Ran in Last Week’s Edition. Visit Website. The Nash’s, proprietors for over 48 years, are retiring. Motto “Nash’s was a place where your neighbour worked”. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank staff & everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community. Their auction sale is all-encompassing, offering many cost-effective materials to the commercial & residential fields. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C – Catering
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
FARM REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HARDWARE, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SUPPLIES. TOOLS. LUMBER.
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
~ 89 Acre Farm & Homestead ~ Featuring a surveyed 89 (+/-) farm. 419’ (+/-) on Hwy 15 abutting Towers Rd. Having approx. 15 acres (+/-) in hard maple bush, 60 acres (+/-) tillable w/ remainder in pasture & barnyard. Sugar camp has boiling room w/ arch & separate kitchenette/sitting area. The property is complimented by a double bricked, turn-of-the-century country residence w/ impeccable finishes. The footprint of the home has stayed true to the original. Main level boasts a foyer w/ transom door, original staircase, flanked by a parlour & dining room. Original refinished & heritage painted pine flooring & 9 ft ceilings add elegance to this home. Large functional eat-in country kitchen w/ oak cabinetry, a computer workstation & laundry closet. Adjoining family room has airtight wood stove. 1st floor 4 pce bath. Attached covered rear leisure area. There is a spacious 2nd floor hallway which comfortably houses seating & a walk-in closet. There is a king-size master bedroom plus 2 generous sized bedrooms. 2nd floor 4 pce bath. Oil & wood heat. On 2 wells & septic. Central air. Rock basement w/ concrete floor. 200 amp service. Newly installed roof in 2009 which has transferable 50 yr warranty. There are 5 outbuildings all w/ steel roofs. Detached 26’ x 36’ (+/-) steel garage w/ insulated interior, high ceiling, 2 overhead garage doors on remote, airtight Fisher stove, 100 amp service & covered lean-to. There are 2 garden sheds, a woodshed & a playhouse on stilts. There is a concrete barnyard which offers a U-shaped layout of barns to include a machine shed, byre w/ cattle stalls & calf pens all w/ concrete floors, a granery & a gangway leading to mow. There is water & power to barns. Yearly taxes $2600.00 (+/-) For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. Mr. & Mrs. Street are longtime respected business people in the community. Bev, a family man first, a good man, a straight shooter & always fair. His poor health has forced this auction. Good property. Good machinery. Good cattle. Visit website for photos. Terms on Chattels: Cash or Cheque ONLY.
Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com
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AUCTIONS
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for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat., May 6/17 @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Clip & Save this Ad. Short Notice Only Next Week. 2012 F350 regular cab 4x4 power stroke 6.7 l diesel truck w/ 9 ft 2” Boss snow plow (112,000 km, sold sw/ reasonable reserve bid). 2004 Chev Silverado 4x4, 1500 reg. cab (224,000 km, fully loaded, 5 litre gas). 2003 Ford F250 diesel truck w/ 8 ft Arctic plow (324,800 km). 1989 Ford L8000-5 ton diesel Hyatt boom truck w/ dump box (500,000 km). 1996 F350-1 ton 7.3-5 speed diesel flatbed truck (305,000 km). 2007 Ford F350 SD ¾ ton truck (166,000 km). 2004 Ford F150 ½ ton truck (234,000 km). 2003 Chev van (230,000 km). 2012 TruckCraft 8 ft alum. flat deck. Aluminum DumperDogg box (fits 8’ box). JD27D diesel excavator on tracks w/ 3 quick attach buckets, 2 teeth & 1 ditcher (sold w/ reasonable reserve bid). Yale 8000 lb propane solid tire forklift w/ 12’ lift. 2 construction barges w/ flat decks & rails (1-8’x24’ w/ 50 hp, 4 stroke Yamaha motor & 1-10’x28’ w/ 60 hp 4 stroke Yamaha motor & ramps). 18’ steel boat w/ 20 hp Yamaha. 4WD gas Z-34/22 Genie boom w/ 35’ lift & large tires. 7 ton high racked dump trailer. 6’x6’ s/a trailer. Landscape trailer. 2004 PJ 21 ft. tilt deck trailer. 7 ton tandem axle float trailer (w/ beaver tail, ramps & racks). Large reel s/axle trailer w/ pinnacle hitch. Del 10 ft dump body. Del slide-in dump body. Mustang skid steer (4,000 hrs, needs starter ring gear). Skid steer trencher attachment. 2012 steel skid steer tracks. 2012 salt dog 2 yard slide-in dump box c/w salt dog sander attachment & control. Boss straight plow (8’6” w/ harness & control). 10 ft power angle backhoe snow plow. 2012 Airflo s/s 1.8 yard sander (w/ new apron & chain, Briggs gas engine & control). D/S Wrist-O-Twist bucket (5’6” to fit 12-13 metric ton class excavator). D/S 20” backhoe tooth bucket. 48” 3pth rotary cutter. 3pth rotary tiller. Ezgo workhorse w/ power dump. Cushion w/ manual dump. 8 hp rear tine tiller. Elec. cement mixer. Diesel generator on trailer. Coleman 5.5 hp 6250 kw generator (elec. start). Older generator. Gas Dumpy 500 tracked mini dumper. Scaffolding. 1969 JD lawn tractor. 8 hp Jacobsen ride-on mower. 10 hp MF garden tractor (hydrostatic). 2 push lawnmowers. 8 hp portable brush chopper. 2 used elec. furnaces. Elec. water pump w/ 3” hose). New air exchanger. Tile saw. Gas packer. Stihl TS410 gas cement saw. 10 ft. brake. Roof & railway jacks. Gas motors. 4 propane heaters. String work lights. Set of stairs. Shop vacs. Steel wall studs. Qty plywood, asponite & lattice work. Lge qty assorted sizes of lumber. Steel roofing. Truss rafters (for 20’ x 30’ bldg). Cement blocks. Windows & doors. 5 ft corner whirl pool tub w/ drain. Conduit pipe. Insulation. Tarps. Logging chains. Wheel barrow plus many other products used in construction and/or home improvement projects. The Nash’s, proprietors for over 48 years, are retiring. Motto “Nash’s was a place where your neighbor worked”. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank staff & everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community. Their auction sale is all-encompassing, offering many cost-effective materials to the commercial & residential fields. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering
Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area
Ontario Knights of Columbus charity draw in support of Special Olympics Ontario, The Arthritis Society and other local charities. 2017 Charities Lottery tickets. 1 ticket for $5. Can be purchased at the Cataraqui Centre on May 1, 2, and 3. Grand Cash Prize of $200,000 and 500 prizes valued at over $500,000. Draw will be held on July 13. Recycled fashion for the entire family. Books, linens, small housewares items and so much more. Wheelchair accessible. Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre, Factory Street, Odessa. TuesdayWednesday 10-3, Thursday evening 6-8. In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at The Keg, 300 King Street, April 28 @ 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613634-1966. RCL Br 631 Sat Apr 29 1-5pm music by Neil Carter Music lovers charge $5, everyone welcome Info 613-389-66055 Ladies Auxiliary RCL Sunday, April 30 1 p.m. Fashion Show $12 door prizes refreshments. Everyone welcome Info 613-389-6605. Breast Feeding Families (BFFs) invite you to our BFF drop-in if you are pregnant 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 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come early and your name is added into a draw for a No Frills gift card. Info: contact Karen at 613.542.2835 x4217 or karenl@kchc.ca. 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
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. Annual Cataraqui Canoe Club Open House Tuesday, May 2 - Thursday, May 4, 6-8 p.m. at the Boathouse. This is an occasion when club members can meet to discuss past adventures and plans for the summer. The public is invited to see our boathouse and our boats, to meet our members, and to find out more about our club. If you have not yet renewed your membership or boat rental (due by 1 April), then this will be your chance to do so! Saturday, May 6: Paddle Crooked Creek Nine kilometre paddle with an eleven kilometre shuttle. It includes a 600 metre off-trail hike to a 40 metre overlook. There might be two or three beaver dams to cross. Number of paddlers will be limited. We shall start at Knowlton lake and finish on Hollerford Lake, at Dessert Lake Road. For contact information, please visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday, April 29. Rideau Trail Geocaching Hike, Level 1, easy pace, about 7 km. Join us for a leisurely hike on the K&P and Rideau Trails as we explore the hobby of geocaching. This hike will provide participants who wish the opportunity to test their skills in finding a few cache containers, plus an Earthcache. We will be exploring the area between BurbrookRoad and Unity Road. Bring your lunch, and we will attempt to have some extra GPS units for members to use. Option for extension of hike at the end of the day. Meet at Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9:30 am. Gas $2. Lead-
ers: Robert and Jane 613 373 2268. Sunday, April 30, Small Slide Lake Loop, Level 3, moderate to fast pace, 14 km. Setting out from 6767 Perth Rd, we’ll hike this rugged trail counterclockwise through mixed hardwood and a vast network of granite outcrops. Enjoy lunch and a spectacular view near Whalesback. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 8 am. Gas $4. Leaders: Lynn esaulynn@ gmail.com 343-363-0384, Nancy nancynelles@gmail.com 613-372-2157. On Saturday, April 29, the Kingston Tennis Club will be hosting its Junior Open House. Free for kids from 5-17, members and non-members - bring a friend who is new to tennis! A representative from the Ontario Tennis Association will be on site as part of their “Raise the Net - Kids’ Tennis” program, with games and prizes. We will be co-ordinating mini- and fullcourt games and contests. Includes a free BBQ. Come and have fun while trying a new sport! A Kingston-GetsActive-Month event. [Raindate: Sunday, April 30] Spring Craft Sale” April 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Perth Road Sunday School Hall, in Perth Road Village. Multiple local and regional vendors, lots of variety, free admission. The Bath Canada Day Committee needs musicians and floats with music for the 2017 Parade. Marching bands are particularly welcome. If you are interested or you have a suggestion, please email bathcanadaday@live.ca or call Joe at 613-352-7441. There is no entry fee for this parade. Kingston Photographic Club annual general meeting, AV shows, outing images May 1, 7:15 p.m., Dupuis Hall. Don’t forget to visit our annual juried exhibition at Window Art Gallery from April 6 to 30. Visit Window Gallery for details. Limestone quilt guild meeting and program Wednesday, May 3 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. Bring your fabric strips and compete for prizes in a game of Strip Bingo! We’ll also
Monthly Music Night with Chris Murphy at Inverary United Church (4681 Latimer Rd) Sunday, April 30 7 p.m. This month’s theme is Classic Country. Light Refreshments will be served. Freewill offering. Kingston Tennis Group plays at Henderson Park Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Courts are not reserved. This is a no-cost fun and social activity and will appeal to adults who have some athletic ability and interest in playing tennis. (beginner to intermediate) This group uses a mixed “drop in” and “server out” format. You play with a different person each game (non-competitive). For more information call: Dell at 613-546-9543 or Angie at 613-453-4692. Frontenac County Schools Museum presents School Daze II on Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at LaSalle S.S. We are celebratingCanada’s 150th Birthday with a wonderful programme of music, skits and refreshments. Our M.C. for the evening is Sir John A. Macdonald! All proceeds will go to the Schools Endowment Fund. Please call 613549-2459 for tickets. Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston, with support of the Parent Involvement Committee of the Limestone District School Board, is hosting the Speak Up for Ability Parents Forum on Saturday, April 29. This free forum will be an opportunity to actively participate in discussions and panels with other parents, educators, administrators and service providers, and to network, collaborate, and advocate for equal rights and success of all students, including students with learning and attention issues. Further information at www. ldakingston.com or email ldak@ldakingston.com.
The Kingston Potters’ Guild is holding their annual Spring Sale. Join us to see the works of local artists at The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, Malting Tower, 370 King St. West, Kingston. Dates: May 4 (Thursday) - May 7 (Sunday). Times: Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday 10am - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm Free admission. For more information visit our website www.kingstonpottersguild.com. Dessert and card party at Princess St. United Church Friday, April 28, 2 – 4 p.m. $8, call 613-544-3259 or 613542-6112. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – April 28. Discussion: “Integrity & Authority” Friday, Apr 28 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net. RCL Branch 560 - Showman’s Karaoke will entertain Friday, April 28 from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Jeff Code and Silver Wings Band will entertain Saturday, April 29 from 8 to 12 with $7 cover for everyone. Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, April 29: Paddle Massassauga Creek. Come and brave the cattails of Massassauga Creek! This scenic 12 km paddle is a CCC celebration of spring. Since there are always beaver dams to lift over and somewhat more challenging access for kayaks, the trip is more easily done in a canoe. We typically also do some hiking to scenic lookouts along the way, so be prepared for some rough terrain. For contact information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca. Retired from CSC? The next CSC Retirees Social Afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00. The gathering will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560. The reunions provide an opportunity for retirees to renew old acquaintances, reminisce about the good times and forge and strengthen the bonds we share as men and women who have contributed to the protection of the public. Info: cscretirees@gmail. com.
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1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese (about 2 oz/60 g) 2 hard-cooked eggs, halved 1 greenhouse tomato, cut in thin wedges Half each greenhouse sweet yellow and red pepper, cut into strips Fresh sunflower sprouts or coriander sprigs Preparation instructions In medium bowl, place turkey. In small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, coriander, ginger, salt, cinnamon, pepper, cayenne and half of the minced garlic. Sprinkle over turkey and mix well. In large non-stick skillet, heat one tbsp (15 mL) of the
oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and stir-fry until cooked through, about six minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In blender, combine hummus, parsley, vinegar, remaining oil and garlic and two tbsp (25 mL) of water; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. On large platter, arrange lettuce evenly. Place turkey (warm or room temperature) in centre and arrange cucumber, cheese, eggs, tomato and peppers around turkey. Serve drizzled with dressing or serve dressing on the side. Sprinkle with sunflower sprouts.
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Furious film franchise keeps getting bigger, faster My Take MARK HASKINS
MOVIE: The Fate of the Furious STARRING: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron DIRECTOR: F. Gary Gray RATING: PG An action movie doesn't have to
be well written to be good. It helps, but it isn't necessary. You could easily pick apart The Fate of the Furious. Everything from broken laws of physics to holes you could drive a Lamborghini through. But a good action film can be so cool none of that matters. When terrorists get their hands on an EMP device that can take a city back to the stone age, Agent Hobbs calls in the team. Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Roman (Tyrese Gibson), Tej (Chris Bridges) and Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel) rev up to get the device back. It all goes to plan right up to the moment Dom betrays them and takes the EMP. The team is at a loss for what hap-
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pened until Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) rounds them up. He believes Dom is working with an international cyber terrorist called Cipher (Charlize Theron). He needs Hobbs, Letty and the rest to find Dom and stop Cipher. Of course Mr. Nobody understands they might need help, so he's brought in Decker (Jason Statham) to give a hand. What the team doesn't realize is that Cipher is forcing Dom. She has something so precious that Dom has no choice. Cipher has Dom's son. In a series that prides itself on going bigger, faster, and better with each movie, you'd think by film four or five there would be nowhere left to go. But then there was episodes six, seven and then eight. Eight shatters
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Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, and Nathalie Emmanuel, something magical happens. Newcomer Scott Eastwood fits well, but adding Jason Statham, Kurt Russell, and — I kid you not — Helen Mirren takes it to a new level. There have been some coldblooded psychopaths in movie history, but Charlize Theron as Cipher is one of the blackest of the black. It's as riveting a performance as it is disturbing. The Fate of the Furious marks the beginning of the end for the franchise, and I have complete faith these last films will outdo all those that have gone before. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.
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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.
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1361 Sunbury rd • $537,700
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
D L SO 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
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.
Whatever reason is behind a move, it can take some time to adjust to both the idea of moving and the new living space — especially for children who may seem disconnected from the decision. The following tips can make the transition a little easier for families. Talk about it Do not blindside children with a move. Begin having conversations as a family as soon as the possibility of moving arises. Involve the children in some of the decisions. Ask about the features they want to see in their new home. Explain that people, be it prospective buyers, real estate agents or movers, will be visiting your current home and that this may be a little disruptive. Talk about the reasons for the move, such as a new job or that the 2
family has outgrown the space. Kids can process much more than many adults give them credit for. Discuss any concerns Children may have concerns about the move that differ from adults’. Many of these may pertain to fears about making new friends or coursework at a new school. Let them voice their opinions. Removing some of the mysteries by visiting schools or local hangouts before the move is made can assuage some fears. Create some familiarity Set aside boxes or bins that will house kids’ toys or things that the family recognizes. These may include photographs, games, throw blankets, or the creature comforts of home. Make these the first items that are unpacked upon moving into the new house. Use the agent as a resource Many real estate agents live in the towns where they make their living. Find out if the agent can set up a meet-and-greet or if he or she knows of any clubs or leagues that suit your family’s interests. Making a few introductions ahead of time will give children and adults some familiar faces on their first days in their new home. Families
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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 #
Making a family move easier Whether or not to relocate can be a difficult decision. Sometimes such decisions are borne out of necessity when a parent is relocated by his or her company. Other times it is a personal reason to try out a new neighborhood or upgrade to a larger home. Date from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates a stable annual rate of moving hovering at around 12 percent of the population since 2008.
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away from making their own introductions as well. Knocking on a few neighbors’ doors and letting them know a new family is coming to the street can pave the way for familiarity and friendships. Stay in touch Encourage children to stay in touch with their current friends. Video chat enables kids to see and speak with peers. When things settle after the move, arrange for a surprise play date where children can introduce their old friends to newer ones. Stick to a routine One of the ways to breed familiarity is to stick to the same routine. If a big Sunday family dinner was the norm, continue the tradition in your new home. Wake in the morning and go to bed at the same time. According to Vanessa Lapointe, a registered psychologist in Surrey, British Columbia, structure and routine are key for children. Try to focus on one new thing at a time to minimize stress. Moving can be exciting and scary at the same time. Children may be anxious about the process, but families can work together to iron out the kinks and settle into their news homes successfully.
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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
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Nestled in the heart of the 1000 Islands with spectacular views of the St. Lawrence, this stunning bungalow offers luxury features throughout. Over 7500 sq ft of available living space. Gourmet Chef’s dream custom Corel kitchen with granite counters and built-in appliances. 12 ft ceilings with triple tray ceilings rising to 16 ft in the great room. Formal dining room features triple tray ceilings as well. High quality flooring including travertine & hardwood. Exquisite Master Suite with separate sitting area with water views, huge walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite boasting soaker tub and separate shower. Expansive porch with unobstructed views as well as a patio below from the walkout basement. Large 3 car garage (could be 4). Impressive interlocking driveway and courtyard. Beautiful landscaped level lot. Basement has been partially developed but awaits your finishing touches. The list goes on...don’t miss the opportunity to view this amazing property!! Call today. MLS# 442540084
525 KING ST EAST, GANANOQUE $799,000
TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY! COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH HIGH VISIBILITY LOCATED IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA OF DOWNTOWN GANANOQUE. NEWER CONSTRUCTION WITH AMPLE PARKING. ZONING ALLOWS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF POTENTIAL USES. IDEALLY SET UP TO HOST EITHER ONE OR MULTIPLE TENANTS. SELLER WILL CONSIDER HOLDING MORTGAGE OAC. DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! ACT TODAY! MLS# 442440023
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243 KING ST EAST, GANANOQUE $179,000
Renovated family home or rental property located in the heart of downtown Gananoque. 2 storey 3 bedroom home with updated windows and roof. Gas heat. Close to schools. Currently rented. Your opportunity to own your own home in a convenient location or generate income as a rental. Call today. MLS# 442480228
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Did you know? Many homeowners have lofty goals for their homes. Such plans may include extensive renovations or even additions. While many of these projects create beautiful changes in a home, it’s important to consider the impact that renovations can have on property value before beginning a project. Many home improvement projects do not add as much value as homeowners may think they do. In fact, some homeowners “overbuild” for their neighborhoods. This means the amount of money invested in improvements can likely never be recuperated because the house value simply exceeds those around by too much money. To avoid overbuilding, homeowners can ask themselves several questions before beginning a renovation project.
• Will my house be the largest house in the neighborhood? Larger homes tend to have a lower price per square foot, so you may not want to improve to this extent. • Will the house blend with others in the area? If your house will stick out like a sore thumb, it will detract from its own value and could impact the value of other homes in the area. • Have I examined the cost vs. value of the project? Many home improvement resources analyze the cost of a project versus the overall value of that project with regard to property value. For example, a $100,000 basement remodel may not add $100,000 to the value of the home in the event you choose to sell down the line. It’s important to know which projects provide the best return on investment. Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, April 27, 2017
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A new kitchen or a bathroom remodeling job might be dream projects for many homeowners, but the right home improvement project at a given moment is not necessarily the most glamorous project. Sometimes safety upgrades around the house must take precedence over more popular projects. Accidents or injuries can occur in any part of the home, but homeowners who take certain preventative measures can greatly reduce their injury risk. The security resource A Secure Life points out that more than 18,000 Americans die every year from injuries that take place in the home. Unintentional injuries account for millions of medical visits each year. Home injuries also are prevalent elsewhere in the world. In the United Kingdom, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reports that there are approximately 6,000 deaths every year that result from accidents at home. Periodic inspections for potential hazards can keep everyone safe. The following are a handful of ways for homeowners to ensure their homes are as safe as possible. • Check for sturdy handrails and prevent tripping hazards. Falls are one of the leading causes of home injuries. Falls can be a particular threat for youngsters and the elderly. To help prevent falls, make sure that staircases feature sturdy railings and that there is ample lighting in walkways. Remove obstructions from frequently used paths inside and outside the home. In addition, insert nonslip padding beneath runners or throw rugs. • Check for frayed wires or faulty outlets. Address any electrical problems around the house, including frayed wiring and faulty
outlets. Sparks can lead to fires, and poor wiring may cause unforeseen problems behind walls. Repair or replace any loose or frayed wires on all electrical devices. Be sure that cords do not run under doorways or rugs. Replace outlets that are in disrepair and install ones with ground-fault current interruptors as an added precaution. If small children live in the home, use plastic safety covers over unused outlets. • Practice window safety. Young children are curious and do not always recognize the inherent dangers around them. Children excited to see the great outdoors may climb up to peer out windows, and open windows are falling hazards. Screens do not offer an adequate barrier against falls. Consider locking windows or use safety bars to guard against falls. Test to see how easily screens can be pushed out, replacing any that do not provide adequate resistance to curious youngsters’ hands. • Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least twice per year, and test them to make sure they’re in good working order at least once per month. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing hard-wired smoke alarms every 10 years. Battery-operated alarms may need to be replaced even sooner. Many carbon monoxide detectors work for five to seven years. Check the back of alarms for a date stamp that indicates how old the product is and when it expires. Safety checklists are an important part of home maintenance. A proactive approach can prevent both injuries and damage to the home.
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How to get and keep your finances in order In 2015, analysts with the Government Accountability Office found that the average American between the ages of 55 and 64 had accrued roughly $104,000 in retirement savings, a shockingly low figure that would make it very difficult for men and women nearing retirement to maintain their quality of life into their golden years. Things don’t look much better north of the border, where the 2015 Global Investor Pulse Survey from the asset management firm BlackRock found that the average Canadian in the same age group had amassed an average of just $125,000. While many people fear retiring with small nest eggs, that fear has apparently not been enough to inspire men and women to commit to saving more money for their golden years. But retirement saving is essential, especially since life expectancies are rising. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, global life expectancies at birth are expected to rise to 76 years by the mid-21st century. That’s a far cry from the mid-20th century, when global life expectancy from birth was roughly 48 years. Longer life expectancies mean men and women will have to find ways to make their money last throughout their retirement. The earlier adults figure out how to keep their finances in order, the more money they will have when the time comes to retire. The following are a handful of strategies men and women can employ to rein in their
finances in the hopes of saving more for retirement. • Review your finances at least once per month. Hectic schedules or fear of the financial unknown make it easy for adults to ignore their finances for long stretches of time. But adults should review their financial situation at least once per month, examining how they are spending their money and if there are any ways to cut costs and redirect dollars going out into their retirement accounts. Redirecting as little as $100 per month into a retirement account can add up to a substantial amount of money over time. • Pay monthly bills immediately. Many adults receive monthly bills for utilities, rent/mortgage, phone, and television/Internet. If you have the money in your account, pay these bills the moment you receive them. Doing so is a great way to avoid overspending on other items, such as dining out or shopping trips, and then finding yourself scrambling to pay bills come their due dates. Once all the monthly bills have been paid and you have deposited money into your savings/ retirement accounts, then you can spend any leftover money on nights out on the town or new clothes if you feel the need. • Buy only what you can afford. It sounds simple, but many adults would have far more in their retirement accounts if they simply avoided buying items they cannot afford. According to a 2015 Harris Poll conducted on behalf
of NerdWallet, the average credit card debt per indebted American household in 2015 was $15,762.07. Adults who want to get their finances in order and start saving more for retirement should put the plastic away and only make purchases with cash or debit cards that take money directly out of their bank accounts once the card is swiped.
• Downsize. Downsizing is another way to free up more money for retirement savings. Empty nesters can save money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment. Drivers who no longer need room for the whole family can downsize from SUVs or minivans to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Adults
also may be able to downsize their entertainment, switching from costly cable packages to basic plans or cutting the cord entirely and subscribing to more affordable streaming services. Getting a grip on spending can help adults save more for retirement and ensure their golden years are not compromised by lack of funds.
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• Exceptional Bungalow style semi loaded with updates on quiet Cul-De-Sac • Spacious split entry easy up or down access with few steps • Completely redone main level • Lower level offers large 4th bedroom and 1/2 bath • Large covered deck,fenced oversized yard, 2 garden sheds • Backs onto park, walking distance to elementary school • This home is ideally situated. • MLS# 360580234
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• Unique Open Concept design with Cathedral ceilings • On oversized city lot in one of kingston’s most central locations • Lovely 2 +2 bedroom elevated bungalow with a full bath on each level • Main floor open concept floorplan accented with Cathedral ceilings • Private back yard, with deck and mature landscaping • Fully finished Rec-room and gas fireplace, • Well looked after and full of natural charm! • MLS# 17602167
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• 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
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