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Community outcry about “exclusionary” new library policies

By Aric MaBay

News - A new Code of Conduct at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library has caused a public outcry among people who worry the changes will exclude marginalized community members.

“We’re disappointed to see the change in tone and content,” said Julia Bryan, member of the group Libraries Are For Everyone. “It’s a departure from the welcoming and inclusive language of the old Code.”

The new Code of Conduct, approved by the Library Board on March 1, is substantially altered. The previous Code opened with the words: “Everyone is welcome at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library….

The library is dedicated to providing an accessible, inclusive, comfortable and welcoming place for all members of the public to meet and interact.”

These lines have been removed entirely.

There are also significant additions. The new Code of Conduct allows people to be ejected from the library if they

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It also gives library staff the prerogative to search any patron’s personal bags.

“These changes could disproportionately affect marginalized groups in our community, deny them equitable access to this public space,” warned Bryan.

Patricia Enright, Chief Librarian and CEO of Kingston Frontenac Public Library, says the changes are being put in place for health and safety reasons, and said they can’t meet the needs of some patrons.

“We’re not social workers, we’re not paramedics, we’re library workers.”

But community members are also concerned about health

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The city is banking on the potential that the former Cohen industrial lands will become a new revenue stream.

“Approximately $5 million in new nonresidential assessment would be added to the property tax assessment roll at completion of the first phase, which staff estimates would provide between $130,000 to $200,000 per year in increased municipal and education property taxes at the completion of the project,” explained Beach.

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“I think it’s a great idea. It’s part of the gateway to the city on Montreal Street. It looks like they’re trying to put a commercial property in there, and I wish them all the best of luck,” said Coun. Rob Hutchison.

The proposed Montreal Street development spans a collection of six adjacent properties formerly owned by I. Cohen and Sons, which have been vacant since 1990.

The site’s ownership was claimed by the city due to its massive amount of tax arrears.

“There is no owner that we can trace that (tax bill) back to. So there would be no hope of recovering that from anyone,” explained commissioner Cynthia Beach.

At their April 19 meeting, councillors decided to write off the entire outstanding tax bill and sell the seven acre lands to PNHD Developments Inc. (formerly BPE Developments) for just $5,000, plus two unopened road allowances on Duff and Fraser Streets for $10,000, in return for assurances the company will transform the vacant site into a commercial business park.

City staff began planning a new incentive strategy for the remediation and redevelopment two years ago after repeated tax sales failed to find a buyer.

Under current market value conditions, the purchase seems to be a bargain for the developer. But city staff say the land is also heavily polluted and the cut-rate price is part of a redevelopment incentive. “This particular site has been abandoned for a long time and it’s very visible along one of our major arterials. The development will literally change the way we look at that whole stretch,” said Beach.

Ben Pilon and Jason Hurd, who created PNHD earlier this year, have bold plans for the property once the land transfer is finalized. They will spend between $4 million and $7 million for the first of three potential construction phases. The first phase involves building 30,000 to 50,000 square feet of new light industrial commercial and office space. Future phases could add a total of 115,000 to 225,000 square feet, according to a staff report.

“It would be a mixed use of commercial and employment uses. So I’m very positive,” Beach added.

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Red light cameras come to a stop in Kingston; more study sought

By Bill Hutchins

News – City council has slammed the brakes on red light cameras, at least for the short term.

Councillors say there needs to be a “holistic” approach to traffic safety in the city, and they’re not convinced that installing cameras to catch red light runners will be enough to address the problem.

“We’re replacing one type of collision with another,” said Coun. Lisa Osanic, a staunch opponent of the so-called camera cops.

Studies show that installing cameras atop 10 high risk intersection in Kingston could reduce T-bone collisions, where more serious injuries can occur, by 25 percent. But it could also lead to a 15 percent rise in rear-end collisions as drivers may over-react and stop suddenly to avoid a $325 ticket in the mail.

“Red light cameras are a proven technology to make drivers nervous and unsure,” said Coun. Ryan Boehme.

Councillors voted 9-4 at their April 19 meeting to defer bringing in red light cameras while a comprehensive road safety strategy is undertaken to address broader complaints they hear about speeding, aggressive and distracted driving.

Staff will return to council by March 2017 with a budget and schedule to develop the city’s first ever traffic strategy, but the report could take until 2018 to finalize.

Many councillors say red light cameras may yet form part of the new traffic safety strategy, and they don’t want to axe the program outright while they await further study.

The decision is at odds with the advice of Kingston Police Chief Gilles Larochelle, who calls the camera program a “proven enforcement tool.”

He told council: “Kingston police strongly support the use of red light cameras at high risk intersections.”

The chief, along with traffic sergeant Darren Keuhl, laid out their case of why the cameras will hold bad

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drivers accountable, reduce the risk of serious side impact collisions, and free up officers to focus on other traffic enforcement.

“You have to have a wide variety of solutions. (Red light cameras) would be one of them,” said Sgt. Keuhl.

Kingston mayor Bryan Paterson spoke in favour of approving the $520,000 annual cost to install and maintain the cameras. The program would be expected to recoup those costs by generating more than $970,000 in annual ticket fines.

“I think it’s strange we’d turn down something our own police force is saying is a great tool,” said the mayor.

Red light cameras are currently used in seven other Ontario communities, but council was told that all have populations of at least 500,000.

Concerns about public input also dominated the lengthy council debate.

Coun. Jim Neill says council “forgot” to involve the public in the camera discussion. “I think we need more public consultation before we adopt this.”

The initiative, launched by the last council, was due to begin in January 2017. But it was left to this council to sign the implementing contracts with the camera provider and ticket issuers, which are now put on hold.

Critics of the program, both politicians and drivers, questioned the punitive surveillance tactics.

“We need to test the public appetite for this type of surveillance,” said Coun. Mary Rita Holland.

Some citizens urged council to try other intersection

safety measures such as extending the length of amber lights or providing more all-way red lights.

“Let’s calm down and realize we all make mistakes.

Let’s not punish,” resident Robert Cassista told council.

“This business case is written to sell us cameras, not promote safety,” added resident Luke Harris.

However, Coun. Liz Schell says traffic safety is a serious problem – the most common complaint of constituents - and red light cameras could always be removed in five years if safety improves. “This is a way to handle a demonstrated problem in a rather passive way.”

Coun. Richard Allen also favoured implementation next year. “I just don’t understand why we’d want to delay safety.”

He added: “It’s not going to solve all of our problems but it’s going to solve some of them.”

Some councillors noted the money that would be invested in cameras every year is the equivalent of hiring about five uniformed traffic officers. Coun.

Neill asked the police chief if the additional hires could issue enough tickets to cover their salaries.

“I don’t ask for quotas. I don’t push for quotas,” replied Chief Larochelle.

However, the chief said he wouldn’t resist an opportunity to bolster the ranks if council wants to pursue new officers over new cameras. “It would be ideal to have both. I’ll take whatever city council proposes.”

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and safety effects of the new rules; KFPL library branches serve as emergency warming and cooling centres during extreme winter weather or heat waves. In fact, more than a third of emergency cooling locations listed by KFL&A Public Health in our area are library branches.

According to Environment Canada, about 80 people freeze to death in Canada every winter, and homeless people are disproportionately at risk from extreme weather.

More broadly, community organizations are worried that the new policy is meant to exclude low-income people. Tara Kainer, from the social justice office of the Sisters of Providence, says: “Public libraries are public spaces and as such

should aim to serve the entire community, including poor and homeless people.”

Kainer, who spent ten years working as a part-time page at KFPL, added: “Instead of introducing a Code of Conduct which seeks to exclude them, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library system could take a different approach, as many other libraries have, to be welcoming, encourage access to library materials, and design programs which integrate marginalized patrons into the library community and result in a positive experience for everyone.”

Enright says the new Code hasn’t come into effect yet.

“We’re reaching out to the City and different community organizations and agencies to see what kind of supports are out there in the community for

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If the new Code of Conduct hasn’t come into effect, does that mean there is still room for change? “That would be up to the library board,” Enright said.

The group Libraries Are For Everyone will be speaking to the Library Board’s next meeting on April 27. They’ll ask the Library Board to reconsider their changes, give library staff more training on mental health and related issues, and consult with the community before making a new policy.

Bryan hopes that the Library Board will take a more proactive, visionary approach. “At their best, libraries are an expression of our collective values,” she said. “The path forward for public spaces should not be exclusion.”

Kingston named one of four new refugee resettlement assistance centres in Canada

By Mandy Marciniak mmarciniak@theheritageemc.ca

News – Kingston is about to play an even bigger role in helping Syrian refugees settle in Canada. On April 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that organizations in four more Canadian communities, including Kingston, will be welcoming government-assisted refugees over the next year.

The announcement comes after numerous communities, with the help of local agencies, applied to serve refugees as part of the refugee Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP). In Kingston, the application came from partner organizations KEYS Job Centre and Kingston Community Health Centre (KCHC).

“We felt that Kingston had a lot to offer refugees and permanent resident refugees had a lot to offer Kingston too,” explained Madeleine Nerenburg, program manager at KEYS. “We felt we were ready to help more refugees than we have been already and applying to be a RAP could do that.”

Up until this point, refugees who have arrived in Kingston have been either privately sponsored or blended refugees who

receive half of their income from private sponsors and the other half from the government. This new program will allow Kingston to receive roughly 120 government-assisted refugees over the next year.

“They will be refugees primarily but not exclusively from Syria who were selected by the government based on their vulnerability and will receive funding from the government for their first year,” explained Nerenburg. “Our role will be providing some transitional housing, information, connections to existing services for immigrants and things like that within their first month to two months in Canada and Kingston.”

This type of assistance is not new to KEYS or KCHC and they have been working to improve their strategies and services over the past six months as more and more privately sponsored families and refugees have arrived in the community.

“We have created a very strong network of community partners that are really interested in and passionate about sponsoring refugees,” said Ruth Noordegraaf, coordinator at Kingston Immigration Partnership. “We’ve really implemented

things to accommodate these processes bers want to know what they can do to to keep that going.” like training interpreters and bringing help. Nerenburg suggests donations to Nerenburg expects that governmentgroups together, talking about barriers the United Way relief fund or signing assisted refugees will start arriving in and opportunities and employment, men- up as a volunteer with the KCHC and Kingston over the next few weeks and tal health and education.”

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“The commitments are very positive, were also announced as new RAP cen“We can help in the beginning with but there is still an enormous need,” she tres, bringing the total number of centres temporary housing, but people want to said. in Canada up to 31 outside of Quebec, have their own place with their family.

“We are so excited with this start. which runs its own program in 13 com- We are looking for suitable, affordable What we should do as organizations, munities. rental accommodations for families,” and what the community can do, is adNoordegraaf was pleased with the she said. “We are also looking for em- vocate to the government that we can news that Kingston had been chosen as a ployers that would be willing to hire do this. We can do double or triple these RAP and she looks forward to welcoming these newcomers and our experiences numbers and our communities want more refugees in the coming months. have been great so far so we are looking that.”

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KCAP holds rally to raise awareness about social assistance rates in Ontario

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News – Members of the Kingston Coalition Against Poverty (KCAP) believe that eating healthy is important, and they also feel that the Ontario Government is making that harder and harder for those receiving social assistance.

To raise their concerns, KCAP held a rally on April 21 at the corner of Princess and Bagot Streets. They were hoping to get MPP Sophie Kiwala’s attention about raising social assistance rates.

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“We are here to make some noise and really show people what is going on,” said Nelson. “We want to make Kingstonians aware of the issues in their own city and what the government isn’t doing about it.”

KCAP, along with the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), is calling for Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario Government to raise social assistance rates immediately to pre-

vent a further food crisis.

For Ronnita MacKay these issues are a real concern. MacKay came out to the rally and talked about her struggles. While she is on OW with some disabilities, she is still trying to work part-time to earn more money, but it isn’t helping much.

“Because I work, I don’t get a full OW cheque because they deduct my earnings,” she explained. “I am living on about $500 a month to pay my rent, my groceries, my phone bill and everything. I’m not sure how I am expected to buy nutritious food with that.”

According to KCAP, people in poverty spend a huge amount of their income on food and with recent vegetable costs increasing by 18.2 per cent, buying healthy food is no longer possible.

“As the cost of living goes up, so should the supports for people who are receiving OW or ODSP, but that is not what is happening,” said Nelson. “It is a never-ending cycle that the government doesn’t want to address and they just want to ignore it.”

While KCAP was hoping for a large crowd of people at the rally, only about a dozen showed up. Nelson was disappointed, but not discouraged.

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Queen’s gets renewed noise permit at west campus sports fields News – For the third consecutive year, Queen’s University will get a noise bylaw exemption allowing late night games to be played at its west campus sports fields.

University officials appeared at council April 19 to seek an extension of the annual noise exemption that was first granted in 2014. The new period will cover July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

“In the past two years we’ve received one complaint from the use of the fields … from an athletic perspective,” explained Leslie Dal Cin, executive director of Athletics and Recreation at Queen’s.

The lone complaint, issued in 2015, concerned a coach who annoyed residential neighbours by shouting too loudly during a sports event. There was another noise incident last year, but not involving a game. It was during a student cultural event celebrating the Iranian New Year, which Queen’s was not told would be happening, she explained.

In both cases, Dal Cin says immediate action was taken, adding the university has created a dedicated website and hotline to report complaints.

Councillors say they’re satisfied that Queen’s is being a considerate neighbour when it comes to running evening sports events next to residential neighbourhoods, while being pro-active with community consultation.

“I’m very impressed,” said Coun. Laura Turner.

“Compared to what went on four years

ago – this is night and day,” added Coun. Liz Schell.

Coun. Jim Neill urged the school to expand its mail-out notices for an upcoming community consultation in late June to include some homeowners in Williamsville district.

The one year noise permit renewal, approved by a 12-1 council vote, will cover the same terms and conditions as in previous two years – allowing limited amplified noise, anthems and PA announcements until 9pm seven days a week.

Peter Stroud was the lone councillor to vote against the bylaw extension, saying he continues to hear concerns from Sydenham district constituents about noise activity from the campus.

The university will be allowed to hold no more than 93 events at its west campus grass and artificial turf fields, located near Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. and Johnson Street, plus the newly-constructed Richardson Stadium when it reopens in September.

“Just because we have 93 occurrences doesn’t mean we’ll use them,” said Dal Cin, adding it depends on whether varsity teams will have playoff games.

She says most of the games will involve university students, but there will also be about two dozen occasions when the fields are rented out to community groups.

The city is currently working on a revamped noise bylaw which could provide more flexibility to Queen’s in the future, rather than seeking annual permits. But because it isn’t yet finished, the university had to return to

council to seek a third straight exemption.

While Richardson Stadium, home to the Gaels football team, has played in harmony with neighbours for over 40 years, the original noise complaints began to surface after the construction of a $3.1 million artificial field in 2011. Neighbours said the constant game sounds were ruining the peace and quiet in

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Queen’s agreed to several conditions when council threatened to silence the evening games. In addition to completing a noise study, the school adjusted field speakers with lower volumes, used quieter whistles (where practical), established a complaint hotline and initiated regular community consultation.

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EDITORIAL 10 headlines for columns I wrote but never had the nerve to publish have a strong comment on red light cameras, which I personally oppose. I wanted it to be a little better fleshed out than what we would usually write in the 400-ish word editorial. I was in the middle of trying to figure out what to do when Bill Hutchins emailed me his excellent comment on the cameras, which said basically what I wanted to say in a much more effective way than I would have put it. (Thanks, Bill!)

Other times I’ll write a column that is more personal in nature, but also says something more ‘daring’ than what readers are used to from me. I’ve written quite a few of these over my almost six years of working for this paper, and I’m always filled with a combination of relief and regret when I decide to instead churn out something safe at the last minute.

The other day I was laughing with a friend about the subjects of some of these columns. She told me I should have just published them but I still don’t know. Some might have been okay, but for others I maintain my better judgement won out. What I will do is give you a little taste of what I ‘REALLY think’ by compiling a nice list of 10 columns I wrote but never had the nerve to publish. Of course there are more than 10, but these are the best, I think.

I should also add the disclaimer

Sometimes I wish I said more in these columns.

Usually I end up telling a story from my life, or commenting on some fluffy, not-super-controversial issue I find amusing. I have a background in creative writing, so it makes sense that column writing is one of my favourite aspects of this job. I like to try and make the columns flow well and have a memorable impact on the reader. It annoys me when I have a week where I’m slammed with other work, and as such don’t have time to make them as good as they can be. (You know, the columns that are basically just glorified lists with click bait-y headlines.)

For the most part, I think they usually work pretty well. After all, if you want to know what Mandy and I think about hard political issues, you can read our side editorial (look to your right if you’re reading this in print).

But sometimes issues come up that I feel would be a better fit for my column than the side ed. For example, I really wanted our paper to

that I can’t guarantee these would have been the actual headlines.

Some are slightly altered from what I originally had to be more descriptive for the purpose of this list. In most cases, though, they’re also the headlines I would probably put on these columns if I wrote them today.

Here they are in alphabetical order: 1) Build the (expletive) condos 2) Death and destruction: it’s what readers want 3) How my nightmares came to be haunted by a big pile of clucking chicken heads 4) I suck at breastfeeding 5) Journalists: the most selfrighteously vain human beings on the planet 6) Last week’s news 7) My secret crush (not so secret anymore) 8) The Grade 2 teacher who ruined my life 9) When your co-worker runs for mayor, then publically calls Hitler “a good leader�

10) Why very religious politicians terrify me What do you think? Are these columns you would have wanted to read? Maybe I’ll suck it up and publish one or two if there’s enough interest.

400 years after his death, Shakespeare is still worth celebrating Last week, the world celebrated the life of a very influential man by marking the anniversary of his death; 400 years ago, William Shakespeare died and while it may seem odd to celebrate a man’s death, we hope he is celebrated for 400 more.

While Shakespeare sometimes gets a reputation for being confusing or boring, there is no doubt that he is an influential writer/playwright who is still having an impact on literature and everyday language today.

Whether you studied his plays in high school, have seen a couple productions here and there, or even if you’ve never done either, you probably still see his influence in your own life.

If you have ever used the phrase ‘live-long day’ or ‘as luck would have it’ or even ‘be all and the end all’ you are actually quoting Shakespeare. Many of us don’t realize it, but phrases coined by the Bard more than 400 years ago are still used every day.

Other examples include faint hearted, for goodness’ sake, good riddance, heart of gold, laughing stock, wild goose chase and so many more.

Not only did Shakespeare give us all of these phrases, but many of his characters and stories also deal with universal truths that are still relevant today. Shakespeare understood the human condition and wrote characters that people can still relate to. Whether a play deals with tragic outcomes, greed and ambition, revenge or the pursuit of love, his characters are real and relatable even today.

Yes, the language is flowery at times and hard to understand, but when you get past that, Shakespeare’s stories are better than any and while many of us are taught to read his work in high school, Shakespeare’s work is best seen on the stage.

His words weren’t meant to be analyzed line-by-line. In his lifetime, his plays weren’t mass printed and sold as books, they were acted on stage and enjoyed and that is what we should be doing today. That is the best way to pay tribute to and continue paying tribute to this memorable man and we hope that continues for many years to come.

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LaSalle Secondary School will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary Friday May 20th-Sunday May 22, 2016. Details and registration are at www.lasalle50th. com or at the school. Remember once a Black Kight, Always a Black Knight (FACITE OMNE BENE). If you would like to do an interview/story, please call Don Goodridge 613-352-5184 or don. goodridge@sympatico.ca.

The VON is offering a free exercise program for people living with stroke.

Classes are ongoing and run Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at YMCA west (745 Progress Ave). Caregivers are welcome to join. For more information call 613634-0130 ex 3414.

Renowned Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band present LOVE THAT FIDDLE! May 4: The Grand Theatre – Kingston – 7 p.m. (tickets The Grand Theatre or online www.kingstongrand.ca) Join Scott Woods and his band for this uplifting live show celebrating the magic of the fiddle and simpler times. This is a fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Legion Br # 560. Tickets also available with Visa or Mastercard by calling Scott Woods Band office toll free at 1-855-726-8896.

Ticket prices for all shows are $25 for Adults, $10 for children age 6-12, kids 5 and under get in free.

Bath Legion at Millhaven - Monday May 2 - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play, Bath Legion - Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, May 3 - General Membership meeting, 7 p.m. Bath Legion, members only. Elections for the 2016/2017 executive. Wednesday May 4 - Legion Breakfast. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bath Legion everybody welcome.

In Good Taste is a fine dining experience for single seniors and will meet at The Cavalier Room Travelodge Hotel 2360 Princess St. April 29 at 5:30p.m.

If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966.

Odessa Fair Fun Day Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Loonie Bingo all day. Come and enjoy all games 50-50.

One winner takes all per hour. Free door prizes every hour. “Super” Grand

Prize Draw at 10 p.m. Don’t have to be present to win: 1st prize $100, 2nd prize $50 3rd prize $25. Cost of tickets 3/$5 or $2 each. Hot or cold canteen available. Must be 18+ to play.

Sponsored by Odessa Agricultural Society, Odessa, Ontario. All proceeds go towards the Odessa Agricultural Society.

Woodland Foraging for Edible Plants with Barbara Roch May 3 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by Ontario Woodlot Association (Limestone Chapter). Glenburnie United Church at 1028 Unity Road, Glenburnie (north of Kingston) Cost: $5 donation from non-OWA members. For information: owalimestone@gmail.com or 613-373-9334.

Boomers 50+yrs. Rock ‘n Roll Fitness Walk to the Beat plus Stretch and Strength Tuesdays, Thursdays mornings and Monday evenings. Join us any time for free demos and information . A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club.Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west end location.

Seniors: 50+ safety golf clinics for women and men 50+ yrs. who would like to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, and be smart about avoiding injuries specific to golf Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. For location in Kingston’s west end and additional info. please call Dee at 613-389-6540.

Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10.00 for Members) The VON is offering a free 12 week fall prevention program for seniors, including education and exercise.

Classes will run Thursdays at 1:00pm at Emmanuel Church in Odessa (63 Factory Street). Come to our information/registration session on Thursday May 5. Info: 613-634-0130 ext 3414.

Rideau Trail Club of Kingston hike Tuesday May 3, Round Lake Loop Level 2, fast pace, 15 km. Join our brand new “lollipop loop” hike. We’ll enter the forest at Skycroft on Opinicon Rd, bushwhack around Round Lake to the Cat Trail, then link up with the rugged Rideau Trail. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 8:30 am. Gas $4. Leaders Lynn 343-363-0384 (esaulynn@ gmail.com) and Miu 613-544-6201 (ymiu.lam@gmail.com).

Film Genres through the Decades Wednesday May 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

A staple in Classical Hollywood, the genre film often ruled the box office, entertaining audiences with familiar conventions, and plot points. Discover why these films continue to be such classics. Free; registration requested: 613.548.7810. Location: Royale Place

Shop Local Showcase to be held on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence College. Featuring interactive displays of local area businesses, both indoors and out. Childrens face painting, Mothers Day crafts and activities. Free admission. Free parking. Free sampling of wine/beer/food/ coffee. Free draw for a Service Guaranteed Trip for two to Las Vegas for one lucky visitor. More info at www. shoplocalshowcase.ca info@shoplocalshowcase.ca.

Cataraqui Canoe Club open house Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 3, 4 and 5 6 to 8 p.m. We welcome the public to visit our clubhouse, view our fleet of watercraft, and mingle with our members to find out what we do. This is also an opportunity for members to meet and greet each other, to sign up for various clinics, to enjoy refreshments and demos by local outfitters, and especially to renew their memberships! We may also auction off surplus Club equipment during the Open House. For a full listing of upcoming events and more information, visit cataraquicanoe.on.ca.

39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, April 29. Music by Shylo (Western Night) at MATT’S PLACE, Legion 631. Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual.

Looking for 55yr old + men who have played ball in the past and would like to rekindle that competitive spirit for Seniors 55+ Slo-Pitch team or league contact Gord 613 547 5679 or gburnzz3@gmail.com

Kick back, have some coffee and desserts in our cafe and enjoy a night of folk and celtic music by one of Kingston’s most accomplished musicians, singer songwriter and storyteller Chris Mur-phy. The evening includes a live and silent auction ( cash and cheques only), and goodwill of-fering. Event takes place Saturday, May 14 at Bayridge Alliance Church, 825 Gardiners Rd., Kingston. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased (cash or cheque only) at the following loca-tions: Kingston at Limestone Music, the Church Bookroom, Roundstone,and Pots and Plants, Sydenham at Trousdale’s General Store and Perth Road Village Store. Proceeds will go towards sponsoring a Syrian refugee family to come to Kingston. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Entertainment begins 7 pm. For more information contact Katie at Bayridge Alliance Church 613-389-9060.

Limestone Quilt Guild Meeting and Speaker - Join us for a trunk show by Joni Newman who will feature some of her stained glass quilts. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wed. May 4th from 7 - 9pm at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http:// limestonequiltersguild.wordpress. com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca.

Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – April 29. Discussion: “Reverence” Friday, Apr 29 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@ kingston.net 613-634-0767.

Legion 560 - Friday, April 29 - Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12; small cover in effect for non members and guests...everyone welcome. Saturday, April 30 Jeff Code and Silver Wings will entertain in the Big Hall from 8 to 12; cover of $7 in effect for everyone.

Stay on Your Feet – FREE 8 week falls prevention program for older adults 55+. Includes guest speakers, social breaks and Tai Chi. Runs Thursdays from April 21 to June 9, 1-3 p.m. at KFL&A Public Health,

221 Portsmouth Ave. Call 613-5491232, ext. 1209 to register, or for more information.

Kingston Gymnastics Club Fundraiser - Want to get your lawn sparkling for spring? Order your Blue Cube™ through Manderley with promo code KGC15 and receive a 10% discount and Kingston Gymnastics Club receives $15/ Blue Cube™. Products include: Premium Garden Soil, Professional Grade Lawn Soil, Mulch, Organic Compost, Natural Rock. The delivery comes right to your door. The Delivery Date will be coordinated with Manderley when you place your order. Order Online: https://www.thisbluecube.com/ Order today.

Retired from CSC? The next CSC Retirees Social Afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2016 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. For more information, please contact cscretirees@gmail.com.

Kingston Grandmother ConnectionJust in time for Spring and Mothers’ Day! Treat your children, mothers and grandmothers to a day at our Spring Fun Fair for Africa. Games and craft activities for kids, gifts for Moms and others. Gently used clothing, grandmothers’ baking, sewing, plants, locally made birdhouses, African baskets and art by H’art. Time and Talents Draw, plus African songs and drumming, and other entertainment for adults and kids. Light lunch available. Free admission. All proceeds to Help Lesotho and the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers in Africa raising their orphaned grandchildren. Where and When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10:00-3:00 at The Salvation Army Citadel, Centennial at Taylor-Kidd Blvd. www. g2gkingston.ca

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A Highway 401 perspective Continued from page 8

Most homes had a rotary dial telephone, and many shared a ‘party line’. The Beatles were still at school, and Kingston was a quaint historic city, a waypoint on the map between Montreal and Toronto. Travel between our two largest cities was best made by train, as Kings Highway 2 was the only direct automobile route necessitating at least one overnight stop.

The need for a new east-west highway across Ontario was first recognized in the 1930s when congestion started to become a problem in towns and cities along Highway 2. Thus Kings Highway 401 was planned with construction starting

in 1952. The final segment between Gananoque and Brockville was completed in 1968, the year following Canada’s showcase of technology and global friendship at Expo ’67 in Montreal.

Maps of the late 1950s show Kingston tightly clustered in the downtown core surrounded by farmland, with an incomplete Highway 401 creeping across the landscape way north of the City. A very different picture from today of course, where the City stretches hard up against the highway.

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to have been voiced in one form or another. Yet here we are, with a beautifully engineered six lane Highway 401, stretching from west of the Gardiners Road intersection, through newly constructed interchanges at Sydenham Road, Sir John A MacDonald Blvd., Division Street, Montreal Street, and by 2017 the completion of the expansion across the Cataraqui River to Highway 15.

The total cost to date? Just shy of $140 million, invested entirely by Queens Park (information provided by MPP Kiwala). Not one dollar asked for directly from the Kingston taxpayer. Should we look this gift horse in the mouth, and beg for the Province to share the cost of yet a further river crossing?

The loudest public endorsement for a crossing come from those living east of the Cataraqui River, citing traffic congestion. The reconstruction of the Highway 15 interchange will go a long way to eliminate the backup on #15 currently experienced by those traveling north during the evening work exodus.

The six major intersections listed above provide Kingston driver with multiple choices of accessing most areas of the city easily and quickly.

Why are we so 401 shy? It’s a conundrum to me. There are those who studiously avoid going anywhere near the 401 claim it is ‘dangerous’.

That in itself is a frightening comment. If there is an honest fear of utilizing it, then a driver retraining course should be in order, or better still surrender their license. After all, holding a license assumes you are competent at operating a motor vehicle in normal conditions, which includes highway driving.

Those who persist in pushing for the building of a new ‘third crossing’ also fall back on the argument that the 401 is not ‘ours’ nor for local use.

This is of course, nonsense. The Ontario Government clearly states that although its primary purpose is to satisfy long distance and high speed transportation needs, they acknowledge there are no restrictions for local vehicle use. The Ministry of Transportation has shown their willingness to accommodate local traffic pressure as demonstrated by expansion the 401 from four to six lanes locally between the two major exits to Belleville. Kingston now benefits from similar treatment, with a six lane highway from one end of the city to the other. Why do we persist in downplaying this? If you hold a valid driving license and operate a plated vehicle, you have paid for the right to drive on any public road in Ontario.

The expansion of Highway 401 across Kingston is a very impressive feat of engineering and construction. The Ontario Government it rightfully proud of this major artery across our Province, and goes to great lengths to design its use for maximum efficiency and safety. Having observed the combined construction of the new Montreal Street road bridge and the adjacent Via rail crossing for the past two years, one can’t fail to be impressed with how well it was handled with minimum disruption.

By ignoring this local route, closing our eyes to its existence and pushing for a City-owned ‘third crossing’, Kingston does its taxpayers a disservice.

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Question: Talk about the philosophy behind red light cameras. Why is this a good thing for Kingston?

Green: We’ve done a number of studies that clearly show that red light cameras not only reduce the rate of right-angle collisions at intersections where we locate the cameras, but throughout the city as well. So these cameras have been operating in Ontario for the last 16 years and they’re very common in Canada as well. We’ve spoken with other municipalities and police and the program has been very successful in the province at reducing red light running.

Question: There’s a fear it’s going to target the average driver – those not really intending to speed or be aggressive.

Green: We think it’s a very common misunderstanding with respect to who these red light cameras are actually going to catch. These cameras only take pictures of vehicles who actually enter the intersection after the red. So if a vehicle is making a right-hand turn or a left turn, as long they enter the intersection on the amber light or the green the camera will not even take a photograph of them. So these cameras are catching the most aggressive motorists out there.

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The second picture shows the vehicle in the middle of the intersection. And what’s even more interesting is it captures the speed of the vehicle as well. We saw speeds well into 90/kmh and these were areas where the posted speed limit was 60. It’s unheard of that these tickets are overturned.

Question: If the program is so foolproof in court and good for traffic safety then why isn’t it in every city? Why wouldn’t it be mandatory?

Green: It’s very common in Ontario.

It’s currently operating in seven municipalities. In addition to Kingston and London we recently learned that Timmins and Brantford may want to join the program as well, so that would bring the total up to 11 communities. And throughout Canada these red light cameras are operating from British Columbia to Quebec.

Question: What about traffic safety concerns in winter when it may be safer to keep a steady speed than slam on the brakes at an intersection?

Green: There are exceptions in winter. If the stop bar (white line) isn’t visible, if it’s covered in ice and snow, the processing centre will throw the ticket out. That’s a very key point. That stop bar must be visible at all times.

Question: Some have suggested extending amber lights as an alternative to red light cameras. Is that a realistic solution?

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Local playwright and director stages Macbeth adaptation with grungy twist

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A couple of years back, Eirik Rutherford wrote a grunge-era adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth for his drama students at Sydenham High School. “They wanted to do a musical of some sort,� he explains. “I thought, wouldn’t it be great if we could adapt a Shakespearian play and I had always wanted to combine grunge and Macbeth - I wanted to add a little music on it.�

Two years later, the play, called MacDeath,

has evolved into a full multi-media production involving music, film and live action theatre.

Also directed by Rutherford, it’s being presented by the King’s Town Players May 4 – 14 at the Rotunda Theatre. “It’s really unique because there’s no dead time,� Rutherford explains. “The transitions are all filled with either film, live action or music. It makes the plot continue forward, so the audience is never really off the hook.�

The plot loosely follows that of Macbeth, only instead of a Scottish general in the early 1600s, this play focuses on Mac, the lead singer for the band MacDeath, and his very driven wife, Lady. It’s the thick of the growing grunge

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scene in 1990s Seattle and the band Kings of Duncan (think: Nirvana) is on its way to the top of the charts. “They’re top of the land, unbeatable. You can’t get them off number one. And then of course Lady and Mac get jealous and start to plot and think, ‘maybe we can knock them off and become number one’.�

Instead of witches, there are groupies, and rather than the Thane of Fife, the character of Maduff is a quiet, methodical talent agent.

Eirik Rutherford is the writer and director of MacDeath. Photo/Hollie Rutherford says Pratt-Campbell his play focuses a lot on the character power, which ends up leading to their own of Lady, who is based on one of the strongest demise. female roles in all of Shakespeare. “I think it speaks to the absolute fortitude “He had a few [strong female characters], of Shakespeare’s storytelling that these stobut none quite as strong as Lady Macbeth. I ries can transcend time and genres,� says really kind of wanted to play with that theme Rutherford. “You can turn them into musiof a strong woman in a strong role and the cals, you can turn them into movies, ballets, misogynistic views that we have of women whatever you want, and the classic plotlines in strong positions - the societal expectations always fit.� and those kinds of things.�

That’s not to say the writing and directing Why combine Macbeth and grunge? process has been easy. Rutherford describes Rutherford says that in a lot of ways the it as a ‘great big challenge’ to first get the two go hand-in-hand, and the adaptation fell adaptation down, then bring the multimedia into place fairly easily. show together; the entire process has taken “Grunge is so dark, so bleak. It’s all about about two years, and he is excited to see it the idea of people falling from some sort of come alive on stage. high esteem to a low esteem, people doing “It was chaotic and I wasn’t sure it was gosomething to themselves to cause them to fall ing to work, but it did work. I’m really happy from this grace. There’s a very self-destruc- with how it’s shaping up.� tive mood in those songs.�

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Kingston spellers are buzzing with anticipation for Kingston Literacy & Skills’ (KL&S) 22nd Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee, which will be held at Rideau Acres Banquet Hall on Thursday, May 12.

The event, which began in 1994 as a fundraiser to support literacy in the community, is now the premiere fundraising event for KL&S. The Bee provides an incredible test of mental agility and intellectual pluck (in other words, your mental mettle) for adult spellers, while supporting literacy programs in the Kingston area.

Teams of three participate in a traditional, very exciting spelling bee. No one knows what word will stump even an experienced team: it could be relatively simple from the first round or one from a more difficult category by the end of the night.

The 2015 Best Spellers were a brand new team representing Faith United Church, but the team from KPMG will be back in an attempt to regain the spelling crown t h e y won three years ago.

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and Carrie Thompson. “I believe it’s the sixth or seventh time for me - you can see I’m an addict,� says Fell. “Liz and Carrie competed last year, so it’s the second time for them.�

What’s the secret to winning the Bee? “There is definitely some luck involved, as each team gets different words and we all have different backgrounds. We’re going in to have fun – if we win, that will be terrific; if not, I know we’ll have a wonderful evening. I don’t believe any of us have been training.� “I think whether teams perform really well or not so well, they’ll have a great time,� explains Fell. “Even teams that aren’t really good spellers can win for best costumes, most pledges or most enthusiastic cheer-leaders.�

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This event also serves as a great team builder for organizations and businesses as well as just a social event for spectators who eagerly attempt to spell along with the teams.

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Domino Theatre invites community members to spend the evening with ‘12 Angry Men’

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News – For Kingston director Claudia Wade, the idea of directing a cast full of men was intriguing in itself, but when she looked at the play they’d be acting in more thoroughly she was even more intrigued.

“The characterisation really drew me to the

play,” explained Wade, who is directing 12 Angry Men at the Domino Theatre April 21 to May 7. “The story behind the play was also very intriguing.”

As Wade explains it, the play, written by Reginald Rose, was actually inspired by real events that happened in South Carolina in 1944.

“I came across a story of a young black boy who was only 14 and he was executed for mur-

12 Angry Men runs from April 21 to May at the Domino Theatre. Photo/Mandy Marciniak dering two young girls,” she explained. “It was suggested that Rose wrote his television movie on that story and the story itself is very close to the play and I became fascinated by it.”

In the real story, the boy was convicted with almost no evidence and the all white jury deliberated for only 10 minutes before coming back with their verdict.

“It was really shocking and it made me look at this play more closely and appreciate the way it pans out here,” said Wade.

In 12 Angry Men, jurors must decide if a 16-year-old boy is guilty of stabbing his father and while the case may seem open and shut, there is one juror that is unsure.

“I play Juror 8 and he is the only one to vote not guilty,” explained Steve Powell. “He is a guy that doesn’t see everything as black or white.

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Powell was drawn to the play mainly because of the story it puts forward and he sees a lot that can still be learned from it even today.

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Wade also found the workings of the justice system in the play to be intriguing and she hopes that audiences will enjoy seeing how these situations may have played out in the 1950s.

“As we worked on the play more and more I realized it was about more than just saving the boy’s life. It was a rough time and if you did let people go, they could commit more crimes and that was a big factor for a lot of jurors. It is a tough decision, especially in that time.”

Wade hopes people come out to see the show even if they have seen the movie or other productions of the famous play. She has tried to make her production unique and has had a lot of fun in the process.

“The cast is spectacular and they have been so great to work with,” she said. “People should come see it because it is a good story and I think we all learn from that. Not everyone is a saint and not everyone is a devil and I think this play really shows that.”

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Cellar Door Project came to life when Mariah Horner took at history class in her undergrad years at Queen’s University. She carried out much of her research in the Queen’s Archives, followed by visits to the old jail cells below Kingston City Hall.

She discovered that there are an almost endless number of historical and human interest stories in Kingston. This led to her founding The Cellar Door Project.

The company’s first play, The Lockup, focused on prisoners who had been jailed in Kingston in the 19th century.

Last summer, Cellar Door Project produced Tall Ghosts and Bad Weather in the cemetery of St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

By that time, Horner had left Kingston to attend university in Ottawa for her master’s degree in theatre.

She’s looking at the importance of performing historybased theatre in historical sites.

The company’s newest show, “New & Used”, will be featured in the smallest space yet used by the innovative company. It might even qualify for a Guinness World Records notation.

If you’ve been inside Brian’s Record Option, you may find it difficult to wrap your head around the fact that the space will be used to host a theatrical work.

To understand, you have to be in the mind of today’s younger theatre-goer. Theatre is slowly being reclaimed from the corporate mega-production world.

“The first thing I hear from people isn’t what the play’s about,” said Mariah Horner. “It’s how are you going to make a play work in that space. It’s all about the how.”

Horner and the show’s playwright, Sean Meldrum, both have a love for vinyl recordings.”

She said that when they approached Brian Litsin, the owner of Brian’s Record Option, he was highly supportive of the concept.

“He’s let us do all the rehearsals in there, and he’s been selling tickets,” said Horner. “It’s really an homage to Brian. New & Used is about Brian and an assistant he had for a long time. They were training someone else to take on the assistant’s role, but it never happened. It’s usually only Brian in there.”

As for the vinyl-digital debate, some maintain there is no difference in quality, and it’s all in the vinyl-lover’s head. Others claim to notice a significant improvement in sound quality when listening to a recording that’s been created on vinyl. I’m in the pro-vinyl camp.

Vinyl freaks are such a solid subculture, there are even words for those who have never been exposed to the joys of sound recorded on 12-inch flat discs: vinyl virgins.

Horner explained that Brian’s Record Option opened in 1980 and everyone from Dan Aykroyd to some members of the Tragically Hip have been in the shop.

“There are some hilarious stories that have come out of there,” said Horner. “It’s a really special place.

One of the reasons I love it so much is that Brian is not precious about the place. That’s so awesome. Now that vinyl’s become a niche again, we didn’t want to come across as pretentious. We present characters with opposing views in the play.”

Horner excitedly talked about how vinyl offers such a sensory experience compared to a digital download.

“That’s the crux of the play,” she said., “There is so much interaction with vinyl. You touch the records.

There are so many stories attached to the objects. Brian has over 70,000 records in there.”

The play explores the vinyl: who first bought it; who wept while listening to it; who made love to the music.

Photo by Akhil Dua/Audrey Sturino as “New” in Cellar Door Project’s New and Used, which is being performed at Brian’s Record Option from April 26 through May 1.

“We’re trying to translate the stories attached to objects into a theatrical experience.”

Different vinyl recordings will be used in each show, so the experience will be different every night.

The production lasts 36 minutes and there are shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. every night from April 26 through May 1. There’s also a 2 p.m. matinee on May 1.

Why go see the show?

“This place has been in Kingston more than 30 years,” said Horner. “It’s part of what makes Kingston great. All over Canada, we are losing our Main Streets.

Brian’s Record Option is quintessentially Kingston.

Even if vinyl is not your thing, you can appreciate why [Brian] does it and why people love it. This play is an important homage to a little space that is a snapshot of what it means to be in Kingston.

“Come and see how we’ve created theatre in a place that holds 70,000 records. People wonder why there aren’t more young people going to theatre. So much theatre is not what live performance is supposed to be about, which is unique, exciting, and something you experience with all the senses. Each show is unique, happening in this space once. There’ll be a different album used every night.”

Mariah Horner explained the importance of theatre and how it’s different from film.

“It’s real people on stage. The space could be different in a year. No two performances are ever the same, even when it’s the same show. [New & Used] offers such a fun time in this space.

Next up for Mariah Horner and The Cellar Door Project will be a production in this year’s Kick & Push Festival. The show wil take place in the Murney Tower at the lake end of Barrie Street.

She’s also involved in a production that will be performed in the Diefenbunker in Ottawa.

“We want to keep doing things in Kingston,” she said. “The company’s dispersed a bit after people graduated.”

While chatting about New & Used, Horner described a scene that oozes Canadiana. As the cast and Continued on page 21

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by May 4, 2016 at 4:00 PM to careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or in person at: 109 Washburn Road Athens, Ontario G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Township of Lanark Highlands is a rural community situated in the northwest corner of Lanark County, approximately an hour southwest of Ottawa. The population of approximately 7400 permanent and seasonal residents enjoy a proud heritage and a wealth of natural beauty in its lakes, rivers and landscape. This Township with a vibrant future is seeking a qualified person to assume the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Township’s administration and financial affairs. As Council’s chief policy advisor, the CAO/Clerk provides effective advice and support to Council and develops and implements policies, programs and initiatives as directed by Council. The CAO/Clerk also fulfills all the statutory duties of Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario. A copy of the job description and specific qualifications can be found at www.lanarkhighlands.ca on the “Career Opportunities” page.

The Township offers competitive remuneration in the range of $89,600 to $103,800, as well as an excellent benefits package and OMERS pension. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to: mayor@lanarkhighlands.ca before 4 pm on May 12th, 2016, referencing “Job Posting 2016-01 CAO/Clerk”.

Note: The intention is to staff the position of CAO/Clerk via this process but depending on the qualifications and vacancies, applicants may be considered as potential candidates for other senior management positions within the Township.

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We Captured Arbor Memorial Inc. the Moment and Now you AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS LIQUIDATION AUCTION SALE can Keep the Memory! on Sat., May 7/16 @ 9 am CL444073

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We are also booking for Spring & Summer Auctions including Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales. Call for a complimentary consultation and to secure a date give us a call at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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“LILAC LODGE”, 490 HIGHWAY 49, PICTON, ONT PRINCE EDWEARD COUNTY WEDNESDAY MAY 4TH AT 10:30 AM Just NORTH of Picton on Highway 49 (Vicinity of Picton Hospital) Antique mahogany dining extension table with 6 chairs, antique 4 glass door breakfront china cabinet, antique mahogany sideboard with inlay, antique corner curio cabinet, antique hall table with inlay, antique oak gentlemen’s desk, antique flamed mahogany games table, 4 antique oak carved back dining chairs, antique oak corner china cabinet, Yamaha apartment size light walnut cased piano- excellent; antique needle point chairs, antique mahogany side table with single drawer, antique washstand, wrought iron café table and chairs, press back chairs, 5 piece walnut finish bedroom suite, shield back chairs, antique fireplace tools, pine chest of drawers, revolving bookcase table, cedar chest, wicker pieces, antique organ stool, chesterfield and chairs, end tables, marble plant stand, several wool carpets in various sizes and colours, Fenton glass banquet lamp, Moorcroft vases, Limoges china, Spode china, crystal, cups and saucers, ARTWORK including Poul Thrane original water colour, miniature portrait, Water colour “Picton Castle”, Picton Sketches, landscape and street scene water colours; Peavey electric guitar, Samick 6 string guitar, steel multi drawer storage cabinet, yard tools, hand and power tools, numerous other articles.VINTAGE BOATS; Peterboro 14 ft 6 plank canoe- restoration project, cedar 14 ft rowing skiff – good condition; VEHICLE 2003 Lincoln LS 4 door sedan – running condition – sells as is; REASON FOR SALE – PROPERTY IS SOLD SALE CONDUCTED OUTDOORS. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com

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Newly tiled entry w/ closet. New laminate flooring.

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Corner lot size 95’ w x 120’ d/ (+/-). Taxes $3400 (+/-).

for Gananoque Rent-All Ltd. & Country Depot to be held on site @ 825 Stone Street North, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z7 from Hwy 401 take Hwy 32 south to site Day 4 - Sat., Apr. 30 @ 9 am - Clip & Save Large Ad ran last week.

Forklift. Hwy Trailers. Generators. Shelving. Hardware.

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This auction sale is all-encompassing, offering many costeffective materials to the commercial & residential fields.

The new equip’t carries most warranties. All 4 days offer high-end merchandise. The Schur’s, proprietors for 33 years, are retiring. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community.

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The Schur’s, proprietors for 33 years, are retiring. They will now pause from their usual routine to thank everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community.

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crew rehearsed outdoors on the Queen’s University campus, they chalked out the play and its blocking on the ground.

“A car would come along and someone would yell, ‘car!’ After it passed it was ‘play on’ again.”

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As for the future of vinyl. It’s going the way of books. In other words, it will always be around in some form. Definitely don’t count it out. The past few years have seen a surge in vinyl sales. In fact, sales in the past three years have been higher than any time since the mid-1990s.

We cannot disconnect ourselves from a tactile relationship with the world, whether it’s a book or a record. These objects meet atavistic needs. If your computer and backup hard drive crash, your record collection

is gone. Not so with vinyl, photo negatives or books.

Prior to the digital age, the playing of and listening to records was predominantly a shared and communal experience.

Few people wore headphones to listen to records. It was something that was sometimes done alone, but more often with friends. Vinyl record albums came in large 12” square containers that often included liner notes. Whatever information CDs come with often needs a microscope to be readable. Digital downloads com with little

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Enough writing. Time to put on an original vinyl version of Billie Holiday on the turntable.

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Give kindness a chance kindness and common decency.

Kindness. A simple concept. It doesn’t need to come with instructions. Just do it.

Common decency can go a long way toward creating a better world.

We live in a world that sometimes seems so full of anger and hate. If you read through comments on any website you’ll witness a subculture of haters who like to gripe about anything and attempt to incite a fight with anyone stupid enough to buy into the hater’s world.

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Don’t react to the hate. Don’t even read their comments.

Add religious fanaticism to the It’s been decades since John Lencowardly hatred, and you have a non wrote Give Peace a Chance. world at the breaking point.

We’re no closer to peace in the We all need to take a step back world than we were when the song from the edge of the abyss. How was written. Perhaps we should be about erring on the side of caution starting with simpler concepts like and giving kindness a chance.

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risk to trying kindness for a week to see what happens in your life.

We truly do reap what we sow.

Don’t surround yourself with toxic people and then wonder why you’re always miserable.

I’ve seen spoiled whiners foist their sense of entitlement on everyone around them. I’ve also seen people who’ve been dealt the worst cards in the deck come out doing well. How does this happen? Why does the person with everything going for them choose to become a jerk? Alternately, why does someone with nothing going for them manage to thrive in life.

Those who, despite horrific pasts, do well are known as resilient, a concept from the world of psychology.

It simply means that when kicked in the teeth you have the resources Photo by Mark Bergin / A little to stand back up again and live to more kindness would make the enjoy another day. This kind of perworld a better place. son seems to have a personal Phoenix who allows them to rise from O’Connell-Higgins, wondered how the ashes after every defeat. some of her patients survived after A couple of decades ago, an being victims or horrendous abuse.

American psychologist, Gina The norm for the day was to study what goes wrong in order to study why people fall apart. O’ConnellHiggins was more interested in what goes right, and how people overcome a cruel past. She studied people over years and published her findings in a book called Resilient Adults: Overcoming a Cruel Past.

What she found was that resilient adults had someone in their past who had cared for them unconditionally.

Dr. O’Connell-Higgins maintained that we should never underestimate the corrective impact that simple caring can have.

She wasn’t referring to spectacular feats of love. She was looking at simple, sustained kindness.

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psychosocial risk factors, stressful life events and protective factors in individual’s lives. One of the most notable findings of the study was that the support of alternate caregivers, such as grandparents or siblings, was a protective factor.

These protective factors can exist within the individual, family, or community. If they are missing from one domain, it is more critical that they be found in another.

That grade one teacher who thought the world of a little girl in her class and gave great emotional strength to her may never know the results of her attention. Yet, that person may be the one who allows the child to see herself as a worthwhile, even an amazing, person. Without ever knowing

the result of his or her positive approach on the little girl fifteen years previous when she was in grade one, that teacher may have saved this child’s life. Despite tragedies or even abuse in her life, setbacks and difficult times, that girl may have learned early through the caring efforts of just one individual that she was a worthwhile person. Instead of another name at the morgue following a suicide when she was eighteen years old, the child grows to become a physician at the local hospital or the chief supervisor at a wellknown engineering firm.

No one should ever underestimate his or her influence on the life of a fellow human being. People who care about others and give to others have serious, positive long term effects on the lives of those around them.

So, tomorrow, when you wake up, perhaps it will be a good day to make the choice to be positive in your thoughts, be kind toward everyone you meet during the day, even those whom you think don’t deserve it.

Never mind random acts of kindness; how about consistent acts of kindness all day long.

If you’re stuck in traffic and some poor sod is trying to turn onto the street, stop your car and wave them in.

Buy a coffee for a stranger behind you in the line at the cafe. Smile at strangers on the street. Be pleasant to everyone you meet. See what happens in this experiment. You may find the world around you looking like a brighter place.

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News - These days, who isn’t looking to save a little money on their hydro bill?

A new Home Reno Rebate Program through Union Gas is expected to allow many Kingstonians to do just that. Homeowners could receive up to $2,500 in rebates on items like high-efficiency furnaces, boilers and windows.

To be eligible, you must have an active Union Gas account, live in a detached or semi-detached home or townhouse and heat your home with natural gas; you must also undergo an ‘energy audit’ conducted by a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA), who will use a specialized piece of equipment called a blower door to measure how airtight the home is and establish a baseline energy efficiency rating.

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vices is a local organization that offers these energy audits as part of its energy-conservation mandate.

“It’s basically a big fan that they install at your front door,” explains Red Squirrel executive director Alec Ross of the blower door. “It sucks some of the air out of your house and it creates a negative pressure so the outside air rushes in through the cracks. It makes it really easy to find out where the cracks in your house are.”

The blower door is attached to a specialized computer software, which enables the auditor to determine how big of a ‘hole’ in your house all the cracks and leaks add up to.

“In really leaky houses it can be like the equivalent of leaving a window open all winter long,” Ross explains. “And that’s brutal. It’s a real surprise to people.”

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customer will receive back from the rebate depends upon the difference between the initial blower door test, and a second test that’s completed after the new energy-efficient materials have been installed. The Union Gas rebate offer includes up to $500 to cover the cost of these audits.

Between 2007 and 2012, both federal and provincial governments ran similar home energy efficiency incentive programs, but nothing of the sort has been available to people in our area for several years.

So exactly how much money will you save? Ross says that really depends upon your situation – how leaky your home was in the first place and how warm you like to keep it in the winter. Because the price of hydro is constantly climbing, it’s unlikely customers will notice an immediate dramatic difference in their bills.

“If you pay $500 now, it’s not go-

ing to be $250 next month. But what is certain is that in the future you will pay less than what you would have otherwise because prices are going to go up. If you had a less efficient furnace or a leakier house, you would pay more.”

It is estimated, however, that for every $1 spent in energy conservation, an average of $2 is saved down the road.

Ross notes that the program will be particularly helpful to those who live in older homes.

“Typically older homes are less well insulated because in the old days they didn’t really think about energy conservation - if they got cold, they’d just crank up the furnace.”

Unfortunately, the rebate is not yet available to those who live in the older downtown core of the city (that area is served by Utilities Kingston as opposed to Union Gas, which serves the east and west

ends); however Ross anticipates something similar will soon be offered to customers throughout the city.

“Sometime in the near future the province is intending to expand this program…So whether you heat with oil, gas or electricity, everybody will be able to take advantage of a rebate program.”

Ross adds that the economic spinoff from these programs is also significant.

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and downs and we lost some close games, but they really stuck with it and so did the coach Jamie Campbell.

He had a lot of confidence in the girls this year.”

This was the third attempt for the team at the BrampSports – After a couple of building seasons, the Kingston Ice Wolves ‘Orange Crush’ have a lot to cel- ton tournament and they competed against teams from ebrate this year. The Atom Girls DS Team won the 49th Flamborough, Sudbury and Barrie in the round robin Brampton Candettes tournament in late March and as- before moving on to the quarterfinals.

“In that game we were down 2-0 in the end of the sistant coach Brent Williams was extremely proud of second period and then at the buzzer, there was another the team’s success and perseverance.

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Personal style goes a long way toward determining how to renovate a primary residence. But men and women who own vacation homes they hope to rent out should not allow their own personal styles to dictate a vacation home renovation project. The following are some additional things homeowners should consider before renovating their vacation homes.

• Curb appeal: When renovating a vacation property, relatively minor updates can dramatically improve curb appeal, which may bear more weight with prospective renters than it would prospective buyers. Potential buy-

ers are making a substantial financial commitment when they buy a home, so they will go over a home with a fine tooth comb. But vacation renters are making a much smaller financial commitment, so curb appeal can go a long way toward encouraging vacationers to rent your property. Repaint a home in a more vibrant color or replace old siding with newer material. Hire a local landscaping service to tend to the property throughout vacation season, and be sure to include updated photos of your property with online listings.

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• Clear debris. Remove fallen leaves or other plant material from condenser units and fan blades. Obstructed components can cause the system to retain heat, compromising its ability to work effectively. Some homeowners prefer to cover their condensers at the end of the cooling season to keep leaves and dirt out of the unit.

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• Clean filters. Whether a home is kept cool by a whole-house central air conditioning system or window units, clean filters are necessary to keep the units working efficiently. Routinely replacing or cleaning filters is one of the most important maintenance tasks to improve airflow and increase efficiency. The U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy says replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower an air conditioner’s energy consumption by anywhere from 5 to 15 percent.

• Know the square footage. When replacing a cooling system, have an understanding of the size of your home (or room if installing an window unit). Determine the area of the home so you buy a unit that suits your needs. Air conditioners use BTUs (British Thermal Units) to define cooling power. The more BTUs, the larger the space that can be cooled. However, homeowners do not want to exceed the necessary cooling power. This leads to energy waste. EnergyStar.gov can help homeowners find the right cooling system for their needs.

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Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.

Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden décor trends to try in and around your home.

• Living wall planters: A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space.

Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface.

While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil-free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create.

• Combining fish with gardening: Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard.

Garden retailers offer ready-made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond or other water feature in the backyard. Otherwise, there are plenty of water garden companies and installers who can suggest a design and put in your desired water features. Add fish suitable for outdoor life to your pond. These include koi and certain goldfish varieties. Game fish are discouraged because they can destroy pond plants. If an outdoor pond is more maintenance than you desire, consider an indoor aquarium with a combination of fish and live aquarium plants.

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• Improved outdoor lighting: People who like to spend time in their gardens and yards may not want to be limited by sunrise and sunset. By incorporating different lighting sources, you can create a retreat that is welcoming at any hour. Although flood lights and overhead lights can illuminate a space, consider ambient and decorative lighting to create the desired ambiance.

• Functional fire pits and places: A blazing fire creates a cozy spot to gather on chilly evenings, but fire pits and fireplaces also can be used as impromptu cooking spots for s’mores or frankfurters on a stick. You can purchase a standalone fire pit from any number of retailers or build your own with patio pavers and fire bricks to line the interior of the fire pit.

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Brick Many homeowners believe brick driveways provide the most aesthetic appeal, and it’s hard to argue with the beauty of brick driveways and walkways.

Brick driveways come in various colors and hues, and many homeowners opt to have the color of their brick driveways match their landscaping, which further adds to curb appeal. But that curb appeal is only appealing if the driveway is designed and installed correctly, and homeowners can expect to pay a premium for that, as brick driveway installation is very labor intensive.

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Asphalt Asphalt remains a popular driveway material, thanks in large part to its practicality and ease of installation. Unlike other driveway surface materials, asphalt is available in just one color, black, and that lack of versatility has led many homeowners to consider other options. But asphalt remains an affordable driveway surface material that’s relatively easy to repair. Cracks and holes in asphalt are somewhat common, but resealing such blemishes once every three to five years is typically enough to maintain the appearance of an asphalt driveway.

Concrete Concrete driveways are popular thanks in large part to their affordability and aesthetic appeal. Concrete can be susceptible to extremely cold weather, but many homeowners prefer concrete because of its versatility. Concrete can be stamped or dyed to provide a unique look, which can increase curb appeal. Concrete can be expensive to maintain, particularly when the material cracks. In addition, gas and oil spills are more noticeable on a concrete surface than other driveway surface materials.

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There may be another frost or snow for that matter… but it is here. And last Friday marked the first time a line up of cars was left behind to wait for the next ferry to Wolfe Island since the return of the Wolfe Islander to service in Marysville. That happened without the WI Bakery, or the Island Grill, or the Cafe Tenango, or the General Wolfe as yet being open for the season. But The WIPP was busy all weekend with visitors who boarded the boat to the island, as was Fargo’s.

And as has been happening for a few weeks cyclists singly, or in clusters, and others taking advantage

of the Bike Rental facility arrive on the island. Throughout the weekend , MacDonald Park at the canal was in use. ( A pity the historic canal ends right there for fishing, with little water flowing through) The many Snowy Owls , wondrous birds ,with us all winter drawing many visitors , are gone now.

Bird watchers are coming now to see the many species arriving daily including Swans, Osprey, Herons, and many, many, raptors. Wild turkeys often prance through our yard. At early morning a woodpecker pounds with the same sound, speed and intensity of a jack hammer on dried out trees. The swallows, of course, arrived when snow was still on the ground. The scarlet cardinals can be

heard but not seen. Many smaller birds have been sighted. And the mating season is in high gear… It is such an incredible time of year. Why wouldn’t visitors come….

All the above reminds islanders however, that the ferry Wolfe Islander, as wonderful as she is, cannot accommodate all the visitors, tourists, cottagers and service cars /vehicles coming and going from the island without leaving some behind at times for the next ferry. at times. MTO knows it.

We know it. That is why Islanders have entered into the EA process for docking improvements and a larger 75 car ferry. That is why a Wolfe Island Ferry Committee with community volunteers is being formed to act in an advisory capacity to Council about concerns relating to the Wolfe Island Ferry. The committee will gather and discuss information to assist in dealing with the province regarding improvements to the ferry system, how

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to deal with parking for instance, or how to encourage park and ride, and to assist in developing programs to help cope with the under capacity on the current ferry until a new ferry is a reality. The committee includes the Mayor, one councillor member, and three community volunteers, with the right to add to it from to time.

Summer Tourism (May to October) is of great importance to Wolfe Island.

Businesses depend on it. Planned Island events rely on it.. Horne’s Ferry to the USA provides a very important international link. The Island has the Wind Towers, Big Sandy Bay, The River Front Golf Course , The Corn Maze, The Stone Heron Gallery, the Museum, Wolfe Island Boat Club, Joy Boat Works, Sugar Woods Farm, historic cemeteries and churches. All there to be visited. There are defined cycling routes. Gas is available.. The Community Centre grounds provides a place to go with the children. (It is also available for rent for special events.) The Horse Club offers exciting shows. And there is fresh produce growing, and local maple syrup and honey and jams for sale. Sched-

uled events include the WI Classic Road Race, and The Round UP weekend. T he Information Centre offers just that, and is a respite.

Why am I saying all of this? Last summer was Wolfe Island’s “the summer of our discontent”. The ferry, Wolfe Islander 111 was in dry dock for 7 months. The Frontenac 2, a much smaller ferry operated (very efficiently) from the Dawson Point terminal all summer long. But it was too small to handle the summer loads.

Line ups became impossible. Business dropped off. Events were poorly attended, etc., B&B’s felt it. The situation even led to the cancellation of the 2016 (this year’s) very popular WI Music Festival.

So all of the above is a reminder of what might have brought you in the past, and what might entice you to come if you have never been before.

If travelling just for the ride on the ferry to the village, you are encouraged to walk on the ferry)…… If coming by car, take a look at our rural agricultural landscape as well.

If travelling to the USA come our way…..Welcome to Wolfe Island.

Around Town: *Much work going on at The WI Bakery.** The WI Grill Now open ,will serve brunch on weekends and open 7 days a week from May long weekend. call 613 385 1515 **Take a look at the WI Boat Club’s list of boating opportunities, Book sale, etc. **132 feral cats s/n/v/ released. Wonder how many fewer feral’s will result. **The River Front Golf Course is Now Open…YEA C o m i n g Events: 1. The WI Grill hours Thurs. 11 am 10 pm -Friday 11 am11pm.Sat. 10am11pm, Sun. 10am10pm. 2. Water Chestnut workshop: Wed., April 27th Community Hall at 7 pm. 3.

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You can’t beat the value here! 2.72 acres w/trees & cleared areas, 1500+ sq.ft., incredibly bright, 5.5 yrs old, bright, open concept raised bnglw w/3br’s, 2 baths (1 being ensuite), gas stone fp, main floor laundry, a to-die-for huge kitchen w/island bar, front covered verandah, back deck, full unspoiled walk-out bsmt w/rough-in for 3rd bath, propane heat, paved road and just 5 mins from two major lakes w/public access.

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Published in 2011 in the Journal of Health Psychology, a study from researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening promotes relief from acute stress. In the study, two groups of participants were asked to complete a stressful task and then instructed to either read indoors or garden outdoors for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the latter group had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and even reported being in a better mood than the group instructed to read indoors.

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Custom designed and built, set on a spacious 60` wide lot. This 1,720 sq/ft 3 bdrm bungalow is loaded with upgrades including full stone/brick exterior, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, maple cabinetry with large island and extended breakfast bar, crown moulding, under cabinet lighting and granite counters. 10` tray ceiling in living room and master bdrm, beautiful gas fireplace.

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Executive bungalow-quality built with full brick exterior, on a fabulous city lot with 2300 sq.Ft, 3 bedrooms with ensuite bath, two fireplaces (master and living room). Large principle rooms with formal dining room, kitchen with butler pantry.

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Only 4 years old, Amherstview town home, with tumble stone and brick front, with accent shaker detail siding. Open concept main floor area, 2 piece bath on main floor, two bedrooms, walk-in closets in master bedroom, loft (computer area), finishings in neutral tones. Freshly painted, fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. MLSÂŽ451312662.

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