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Over the past couple of years, Elginburg Public School teacher Jennifer Guild has been visiting Fairmount Home with her choir for special performances. She always enjoyed the visits and the students did too, but she often found that there wasn’t enough time with the residents. “I wanted to develop something where they could get to know each other better,” she said. “It always felt very rushed. Both the students and the residents wanted more and so did I, so we developed the Grandfriend Project.” Guild launched the project in February of this year with her Grade 3/4 class and over the past few months, students and residents of Fairmount Home have been getting together every other week. “We had a get to know you session at first and then we had three interview sessions where students used iPads to interview the residents,” explained Guild. “Then we had an art week with 4Cats Art Studio that was a lot of fun and now we are focusing on music and learning songs together.” Guild hoped that the program would allow the two generations to come together and have a connectedness and for 95-year-old resident Bill Houston, the program has been something to look forward to.
Top: Elginburg Public School students and Fairmount Home residents come together for an art project with the help of 4Cats Art Studio as part of the Grandfriend Project. Right: Claire Kennedy with her Grandfiend Gloria Nickerson
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Kingston could scrap seniors’ discounts for transit, recreation BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — The City of Kingston may eliminate one of the perks of turning 65. A new policy, tentatively endorsed by councillors, says age should not be the primary requirement to get financial discounts for recreation, transit and other municipal services and programs. City staff will spend the next few months fine-tuning the proposed policy to scrap the long-standing practice of offering seniors’ discounts and instead shift the subsidies to needier residents in all age groups. At the heart of the proposed policy change: municipal fee discounts should be based on a person’s income, not age. “Continuing to provide discounts based on age to all those in the community who have the financial means to pay limits the city’s capacity to invest resources on poverty-related initiatives,” according to a staff information report. The current age-based discounts given to Kingston seniors in recreation, culture and transit will cost the municipality an estimated $140,000 in lost revenue for 2017 — a figure that’s expected to rise to $250,000 in the next decade. By scrapping seniors’ discounts, council could shift the revenues to deepen the discounts for those living in poverty. City officials say they’re not picking on seniors, but want the discounts
to benefit all residents who need them. “There is a focus on seniors within this report because they are the age group in most communities with the highest projected growth, the group most likely to currently receive discounted fees, and the group with the lowest levels of poverty in the city.” Councillors asked staff to look at switching to a new model of service discounts based on those earning less than approximately $17,240 a year. Staff ’s report and recommendations are due this fall. The topic, discussed at a special council meeting on April 25, stems from the Institute for Research on Public Policy paper by Harry Kitchen, titled No Seniors’ Specials: Financing Municipal Services in Aging Communities. The report suggests seniors have more disposable income than many other age groups. “Those living in poverty cross all age groups in Kingston. Seniors, who historically have received discounted fees … have the lowest level of financial need,” staff noted. According to Statistics Canada, for the first time, there were more persons aged 65 and older in Canada than children under 14 in 2015. Nearly one in six Canadians (16.1 per cent) was at least 65 years old. Based on the agency’s population projections, the share of persons aged 65 years and older will continue to increase and should account for 20.1 per
cent of the population by July 2024. A 2011 survey on income levels shows household income is highest among those in the 45 to 54 age group and then begins to decrease, but not to ‘poverty’ levels as seniors. As staff explained: “Seniors are often referred to as a population that is on a ‘fixed income,’ which suggests to many that they are a population living in poverty. However, it may be more accurate to refer to this group as those with a ‘guaranteed income,’ which prevents them from experiencing the same depth of poverty others in the community may
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“I met the kids for the first time and I was so impressed I wanted to come back,” he said. “They are very enlightening and they have a fresh look on life. When you talk to them, you feel so good. These young people, at the age they are, have the sense they have and they can offer us a lot.” Houston has many grandchildren of his own, but they all live far away and he doesn’t get a chance to see them very often; his new Grandfriends have helped to make that a bit easier and the project has had a similar effect on the kids too.
“At first we didn’t really know anyone, but now my Grandfriend is as close to me as my Grandma,” said Lily Griffiths, eight. “They have really great ideas and we are learning a lot from them. I don’t get to see my grandparents that often so it is nice to spend time here.” Guild has seen the effect of the program on the students even outside of their time at Fairmount Home and she often hears them having conversations about their Grandfriends and the activities they have done with them. “They are so excited and really enjoying the program and that is all I could have hoped for,” she said. “I wanted my students to develop compassion for other people and get
to know a different generation and hopefully bring that back to our community and our school.” Guild also hoped that the impact on the seniors would be positive and she could offer them some friendship and make them feel less isolated. Houston admits that this is exactly how the students make him feel. “It makes me feel good to spend time with them, they are so clever and they make you feel so good,” he said. “I hope that they think we are as great as we think they are.” The project will end in June with a concert at Elginburg Public School. Families of both the students and residents of Fairmount
Home will be invited and the students are already looking forward to it. “We’ve been singing songs and it has been really fun and it has been great to sing together and have a fun time,” said Claire Kennedy, nine. “The amazing thing about this project is that you really don’t think you are going to get this close to your Grandfriend and we really have become friends. I hope we will continue to be friends after too.” Guild hopes that the program will continue in the years to come. “It is more than I ever could have imagined it would be and I am so happy with how it has turned out.”
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tion, land acquisition and a different construction technique sought by Parks Canada, which manages the waterway. To help ease the sting of the price, city officials point to several benefits the project will bring, from dozens of construction jobs to reduced congestion. Van Buren says those benefits should extend to non-users of the bridge as well. “They will benefit from reduced traffic congestion in the rest of the network.” The strategic analysis of the bridge — part of a series of city-funded studies unveiled to public open houses on April 26 and April 27 —
NEWS — While Kingston’s bridge construction price has soared to $180 million, city engineers say the so-called third crossing will pay for itself down the road. They point to a new cost-benefits analysis that suggests the environmental and commuter paybacks will be 5.5 to seven times greater than the actual cost of the project. Mark Van Buren, the city’s director of engineering, says the average commuter distance will be five kilometres shorter and eight minutes faster once the 1.1 kilometre bridge is built, connecting John Counter Boulevard to Gore Road over the Cataraqui River. “The payback period is within 10 years. In other words, the benefits will exceed the costs in 10 years,” he explained. The cost of the two-lane fixed link has risen from $120 million (in 2011 dollars) to $180 million An artist’s vision of what the third crossing could look like. (2019 construction Submitted photo target) based on infla-
will also help the city achieve its long-term active transportation goal of getting 20 per cent of commuters to cycle or walk. “The third crossing can be viewed as a critical piece of the road network to promote the use of nonautomobile modes of transportation,” the study found. The proposed bridge includes a four metre wide multi-use pathway and a nine metre wide lookout area on the bridge structure, the inclusion of sidewalks and cycle lanes on the road approaches, and connections to future waterfront trails on either side of the Cataraqui River. The study estimated that approximately 850
cyclists and 200 pedestrians per peak hour will use the bridge by 2034. The forecast model predicted 2,500 vehicles will use the crossing during peak hourly commutes during the same period. “That’s equivalent to the same volume that would be using the LaSalle Causeway,” Van Buren added. The third crossing will benefit Kingston Transit riders as well, according to the study. The benefits include; Continued on page 9
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Six lives saved through organ donation helps family process tragedy BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@metroland.com
Last month, 36-year-old Courtney Whyman was killed in a tragic single-vehicle collision on Wolfe Island. The sudden loss was a shocking blow to Courtney’s many friends and family members, especially her three young boys, Aiden, 12; Jonathan, seven; and Teagan, four. Yet in her death, a total of six people were given a second chance at life thanks to organ donation. Courtney’s liver was given to a man with extensive liver damage; her kidneys to a man and a woman who were at the end stage of renal disease; her pancreas to a woman who is now living free of diabetes, ending a lifetime of insulin injections; her heart to a woman with irreversible heart disease; and both lungs to a man suffering from terminal lung disease. Receiving a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network that told of these six individuals was an emotional experience for Courtney’s sister, Jacquie Whyman. “I’d just put my car in park and I got a ding on my email. I thought I’d check it before heading into the store — as I read it, I was bawling in the parking lot.” Yet it wasn’t an entirely sad cry, she explains. “Seeing it in black and white was hard because it made it real, but it was also like, OK yes, here is some positivity that came out of it.” According to Trillium, Courtney was only the second person in at least 14 years who was able to donate that many organs in the Kings-
ton area. Indeed, as Jacquie explains, organ donation isn’t always as simple as it’s made out to be in the movies. “I’m not going to lie,” she says. “It is very complicated and can be very trying for the family.” Jacquie had heard Courtney mention once in passing that she would like to be an organ donor, and as it turned out she also made her wish known when she was renewing her licence; thus, while the final decision is left with the next of kin regardless of the patient’s wishes, Jacquie and her mom, Sharon Devlin, were confident organ donation was the right decision for them. Courtney was declared dead at 9:22 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, but her body was kept alive by life support to maintain the organs while they sorted out which ones would be possible to donate. “They had to run blood tests, then send the tests away to I believe Ottawa and Toronto depending on where possible matches may be. Then, if there are matches, they do more extensive testing on the actual organs to make sure that they are suitable and viable.” The fact that Courtney passed away due to an accident further complicated matters. “There’s a lot of trauma that goes along with that so they don’t know, especially when they’re doing CPR and all this kind of stuff that can damage the organs.” The process took quite a while, and they were not ready to extract the organs until the following Tuesday, March 14 — which was, of course, the day of the winter’s worst snowstorm. “They had to bring six teams in during a snowstorm to do the operation and then take
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then they can start breathing.” Overall, though, Jacquie says the organ donation journey is helping the family heal. Continued on page 7
Courtney Whyman, seen here with her son Jon and a cuddly cat, saved six lives by organ donation. Submitted photo
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“This crazy, insane accident happened and something positive came out of it,” she says, explaining that it’s also helped to be able to explain it to the three boys. “They’re up and down with their healing and they will be, we know this … but they understand somebody out there has Mommy’s heart, that somebody was able to live because she had such a good heart. “Mom told the two youngest about the letter from Trillium, and then she let the 12-year-old read it. In our nightly prayers we say ‘God bless the people that mommy saved’ … so it’s helped them in a way too because mommy saved all these people. Obviously it doesn’t make everything 100 per cent A-OK, but I think it has helped with the healing.” Jacquie says that the incredible support the family has received from the com-
munity is also aiding in the healing. On Friday, May 5, friends and other members of the public will have the opportunity to help out as the Courtney Whyman benefit concert will be held at Blu Martini; it’s organized by family friends Chris Fountas, Peter Delaney and Jeff Easton, as well as a number of local musical acts including Peter and Paul Cotman, Rewind, Brielle Leblanc, Poker Nite and more. Money raised will go to the Whyman Family Trust to help with costs associated with raising Aiden, Jonathan and Teagan, who will be living with their maternal grandparents on Wolfe Island. “The outpouring from the community has been so overwhelming, but in a good way,” Jacquie notes. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up at BluMartini any time. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. and will be
all-ages until about 10 p.m. BluMartini is also donating 10 per cent of all food
proceeds from 6 — 10 p.m. to the Whyman Family Trust.
Direct from Las Vegas Courtney’s three sons Aidan, Jonathan and Teagan honoured their mother by placing her name on the Organ Donation Memorial Wall at KGH on April 26. Submitted photo
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A rant about the third crossing It’s good to be reminded every once in a while that we humans are at the mercy of the land we live on. The land sustains us by giving us food and water; it determines where and how we build our homes and sometimes, it serves as both a cause for and symbol of divisiveness among people who otherwise have common interests and beliefs. Here in Kingston, the mighty Cataraqui River is an example of such a symbol. One way or another, Kingstonians feel strongly about whether or not a third crossing should be built, providing a cityowned bridge that connects the east end to the rest of Kingston. It’s been debated for decades — since long before I was born — but it seems to me that lately emotions have been running particularly high. This evidently has much to do with the recent and ongoing closures of both the La Salle Causeway and the eastbound Highway 401 off-ramp at Highway 15. As someone who lives in the east end, and whose job involves tracking down and posting accurate information about local issues, I can say that personally, much of my consternation came from the fact that the information provided on these closures by the federal and provincial governments was a giant cluster-you-know-what. First the Causeway was supposed to be closed at the beginning of April, then it wasn’t, but Public Services Canada didn’t let anyone know. Then it was suddenly closed last weekend instead, and again overnight on the Monday and Tuesday. I found out about the latter two closures in a press release from MTO
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that said the overnight 401 off-ramp closures were rescheduled because the Causeway would be closed at the same time. It’s all very confusing and I could go on, but hopefully you get my drift. Of course, people in the east end took the opportunity to use the situation as an example of why the third crossing should be built, and of course the anti-third crossing folks were ready and waiting to refute their opinions. The conversation that played out on Twitter is a good illustration of this debate; many east enders posted photos of the backlog of traffic that at some points on Saturday stretched from beyond Rose Abbey Drive to the 401. For example, @ Limestoned (whose tweets I usually enjoy) suggested that we were intentionally causing the traffic to make some kind of statement: “The rest of the world is engaged in a science march while Kingston East is demonstrating by creating traffic congestion.� A traffic jam false flag? Really? Alex Jones would be pleased. Indeed, many people who live in the west end claim that because they have no reason to go to the east side, they shouldn’t have to pay for the bridge through their taxes. Then there are the smug downtown dwellers, like my parents, who are quite pleased with themselves for being able to walk or bike wherever they need to go. According to these folks, us suburbanites are obviously car-loving, gasguzzling climate change deniers who worship at the shrine of the late Rob Ford. This is decidedly not true and quite frankly I get a little offended when it’s inferred. Whatever their reasons, the rest of the city seems to be under the impression that us east enders were somehow
asking for it — as though we have willingly condemned ourselves to a lifetime of inconvenience in exchange for, say, having a home we love in walking distance from a French immersion elementary school (which was our reason for moving here). The fact of the matter is, the entire city already paid/pays for the construction and maintenance five — yes, five — main arteries to and from the west end. The entire city is also paying for the very expensive bridge over the train tracks at John Counter Boulevard. It’s also false to say that the rest of the city has no reason to come to the east end as two of Kingston’s biggest employers — CFB Kingston and RMC are over here. I obviously haven’t done a study myself, but I have been told by a number of folks in-the-know that the majority of local Canadian Forces members actually live in the west end. Has the city faced a major crisis due to the lack of a third crossing? No, not yet anyway. But I’m getting a little sick of being told that people who live or work on the east side have nothing to complain about, or that we don’t have the right to complain because we chose the commute in the first place. For heaven’s sake, the town of Napanee, population 15,000, has more river crossings than Kingston. Regardless of whether or not council ever gets around to making a decision on the third crossing, I do think there are genuine concerns. Let’s not pretend they are outright fabrications. If nothing else, I think clearer communication, particularly from the Federal Government, is needed on future Causeway closures because yes, it does have a major impact on people’s lives and we deserve to know.
May 7 to 13 is national Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. EP Week has taken place annually, across Canada, since 1996. Through collaboration with emergency management organizations and local emergency services, the week focuses on creating awareness and asks residents if they are ready to meet the needs of all household members, including pets, for a 72-hour period. The week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face emergencies. 1.    Know the risks – these are things that many of us don’t necessarily think about on a day-to-day basis, but we should all be prepared for things like utility disruptions, extreme weather, fire, hazardous spills or even health emergencies. 2.    Make a plan – the government of Canada encourages families to develop and practice a disaster plan with their household. Families should decide where they will gather in a disaster and identify two places, one near the home and the other outside the neighbourhood, to meet. Families should also practice using all exit routes from the house and identify special needs of members like seniors or people with disabilities. 3.    Prepare an emergency kit – this kit should help families shelter in-place (at home) for at least 72 hours. The kit can include a variety of items specific to each family, but should include things like flashlights, batteries and chargers, a first aid kit, bottled water, cash, canned goods, an evacuation plan and more. In addition to this kit, it is also recommended that a ‘go bag’ be ready for each individual in case a quick evacuation is necessary. The go bag can contain more personal items like toiletries, copies of important identification documents, photos and things like medication. In addition to these actions, there are a number of resources both locally and nationally that can be accessed to help prepare yourself for an emergency. In Kingston, both the City of Kingston and the Frontenac Paramedics run a number of awareness activities and both www.cityofkingston.ca and www.frontenaccounty.ca are an excellent resource to learn more. Emergency Preparedness is no joke and while it may seem insignificant now, that can change very quickly. Â
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pose a universal payment, others propose benefits paid on the basis of an income eligibility threshold. Pratt-Campbell, furthermore, suggests $1,000 a month as an example of the set amount every person might be paid. Most if not all basic income models propose payments based on cost-ofliving or some equivalent standard such as the Low Income Measure. In the Canadian context the income required to meet basic cost-of-living requirements is considerably higher than $1,000 a
month. The Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee stresses the importance of implementing a progressive basic income. Facing an uncertain future job market where precarious work becomes the norm and jobs are lost to automation, Canadians will require a comprehensive set of social programs to provide economic security and ensure they don’t fall below the poverty line. While a progressive basic income guarantee will eliminate poverty, by also lead-
ing to savings in health, justice, remedial education, and other social costs down the road, it will benefit not only the recipients but the whole of society as well. KAGBIG’s call for action, “Now’s the Time: A Basic Income Charter for Canada�, declares that a guaranteed liveable income is the best means of achieving physical, mental and social well -being for all Canadians while providing them with the freedom to participate fully in society. Premier Kathleen Wynne recently an-
nounced the long-awaited Ontario basic income pilot. Single persons will receive just shy of $17,000 a year, more than twice the amount of social assistance benefits they currently get but only 75 per cent of the Low Income Measure. That amount will not be enough, unfortunately, to lift people above the poverty line or to build caring, healthy communities and transform people’s lives.
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— a new express route to connect to popular destinations such as King’s Crossing outlet mall, RioCan Centre and Cataraqui Centre by “avoiding the need to travel across the LaSalle Causeway and through downtown,” — expansion of existing transit routes that will provide more travel options for employees commuting to the growing St. Lawrence Business Park, — new connections to existing transit routes on Montreal Street and Highway 15, making it easier to travel along these developing corridors. The same analysis tackles a common complaint of critics who say the widening of Highway 401 to six lanes should replace the need for a bridge. The study concludes that commuters will still be drawn to the new crossing, as it provides a more direct route for many trips across the river. “Model results indicate that travelers using the third crossing will spend 40 per cent less time on the road and travel 35 per cent less distance than previous routes used without the third crossing.” The study refutes another argument that the costly bridge, with a service life of 100 years, can’t be justified when Kingston’s population is expected to decline after 2031. However, officials say the city is launching workforce and in-migration strategies to combat the trend. “If there is a continued decline in population after the mid-2030s, there is a risk that the transportation benefits of the third crossing would start to diminish with the potential oversupply of transportation capacity. However, this is considered to be a low risk, as the city is developing
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Groundbreaking event a priority date for Frontenac Islands BY MARGARET KNOTT
Mayor Denis Doyle is always open for questions about the township, in this instance, about the planned seniors apartment project on Wolfe Island. “I think the biggest thing coming up at this time is the groundbreaking event for the project to be held on Friday May 5,” he said. “Mr. John Weatheral (Scarthingmoor Farms) who donated the land for the fiveunit apartment project will join us when he arrives off the 2 p.m. ferry at the WI Community Hall (behind the Town Hall) for some discussion, and updating about the project. As well, for a meet and greet of the Frontenac County representatives, including key staff members, the WI Senior project committee members, and Wemp and Smith Construction company representatives.” Mayor Doyle added that a fullsized layout of a one-bedroom unit will be outlined in tape on the floor of the newly upgraded WI Community Hall, offering an opportunity for everyone to sense the size of the planned accessible apartments. “We will then proceed to the site of the project at the south end of Division Street close to the WI Community Medical Clinic, WI Emergency Services and the Community Centre grounds for the ceremonial ground breaking. We hope that any members of the public who want an update and status report on this project will join us.” FYI. Frontenac County Council chose seniors housing as the first of three projects to focus on over a fiveyear period, to build one five-unit seniors apartment facility in each of the four townships in Frontenac County. County Council approved the hiring of a consultant to assist in moving forward and a common business plan was developed for use in each of North, South, Central and Frontenac Islands Townships. Public meetings were held throughout Frontenac County to determine need, and Marysville was chosen for a first seniors project under the auspices of Frontenac County. 2. Ferry lineup problems.: A majority of Islanders are following the
ferry lineup signage rules posted last year to assist in loading the ferry and keep it on the hourly schedule according to Mayor Doyle, but there are still those who do not. “Currently these by far are the issue I receive the most complaints about.” He listed for instance, those not keeping the lineup tight, those butting in from the west resulting in others at the east end already in the lineup not getting on the ferry, those who wait for the ferry to leave, then park anywhere in the lineup and in
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spots where those coming up behind can't see the empty space in front of the car parked in violation of the township bylaw, and thus queue up behind it. “Last week a vehicle parked at the corner in front of the post office and everyone queued up behind that car, while there were no cars at all on the dock,” the mayor said. As a result of these ferry lineup issues in the village there is a growing demand by many WI residents to have the ferry run from the Dawson Pont dock all year
round, because it is generally always on time, and fair for all. And speaking of docks, the next MTO Ferry Docking EA PIC (Public Information Centre) will likely be held in early June rather than in May. 3. Mayor Doyle clarified a statement he made, contained in a Whig Standard article, about extended funding for the Frontenac Paramedicine pilot project started 3 years ago. The quote read, “Mayor Doyle said he was concerned municipal funding of health-care programs could
amount to ‘downloading by stealth’ by the provincial government.” Doyle explained when asked that if these services are provided at the hospital, or by a doctor's office, or by other health-care professionals, the province covers 100 per cent of the cost through OHIP. The way the paramedic funding formula works, the municipalities pay for 50 per cent of the costs, “so my point was if we are not careful and ensure that the Province covers 100 per cent of the paramedicine cost the municipalities once again would get current Provincial costs downloaded to local property tax payers.” Frontenac County council supported the original project, providing $5,600 per year in funding. Around Town: Great work by WI’s Friends of the Feral Cats: The group has been working hard and is pleased to report that they have now neutered and vaccinated over 210 feral cats. They are also thrilled to have recently developed a relationship with Kingston Animal Rescue and then Southpaw Cat Café, and have through them, ‘rehomed’ several of Wolfe Island cats. Please watch for, and support, their fundraising activities this summer and fall — “We need the support of the community to maintain the success we have had to date.” WI Bakery Now Open May 1, and also marks the opening of Horne’s Ferry. It provides the. international border crossing of the St. Lawrence Seaway from Horne’s Point (Point Alexandria) Wolfe Island to Cape Vincent NY (USA) for the season. Really a unique experience as the MV Wm. Darrel with a twelve car capacity, carries passengers and vehicles to their destination. This is not a free ferry. Coming Events: Six-Week Spring Yoga Session at Shanti Retreat, Monday May 8 — Monday June 19, (excluding May long weekend) 7:30 — 8:45 p.m. All levels, beginners welcome! $115 for pre-registration or $20 per class drop in Community Yard Sale, Saturday and Sunday May 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New & Used Items, Rain or Shine, 1263 Hwy. 96 E. (Claire’s property) Wolfe Island, left off the ferry.
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Yellow is for hello: RMC unveils Kingston’s first Friendship Bench BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
In April 2016, members of the Royal Military College (RMC) fencing team had to deal with something they never expected when their men’s team captain, Harrison Kelertas, 22, passed away. “He was MVP three years in a row and he was such a huge part of the program,” explained current captain Gabriel Sylvain. “It hit the team really hard, and we all had to support each other to get through it.” Coaches of the fencing team, Patricia and David Howes, were also deeply affected by the loss. They decided to take on a positive initia-
tive to bring the team together, and hopefully turn the loss into something positive. “All of our mental health was affected and we had to just carry on, and that is hard to do,” said Patricia Howes. “We started to look for ways for the team to move forward and have a positive outcome, and this is the result of that.” The result was unveiled on April 26, when RMC welcomed a bright yellow Friendship Bench to campus in front of the fencing gym. The bench is one of 32 across Canada, and the benches are part of a youth mental health education and awareness campaign set up by Sam Fiorella. Fiorella lost his son to depression two years ago, and at the unveiling, he spoke to the staff
and students at RMC about his son and how he inspired the initiative. “I share stories about him not because I want to remember him, but because I want to paint a picture of what depression looks like — because many of you, I fear, don’t really know and I know I didn’t,” he said. His son was 19 years old and entering his second year at Carleton University. According to Fiorella, he was an athlete, a robotics nerd, a friend to many and he had a longtime girlfriend. When he died, they learned that he had been silently dealing with depression for six years. “Depression is not what people think it is,” he said. “There are people who are constantly happy, but they are suffering. He was secretly struggling so much, and he eventually suc-
cumbed to the disease.” Fiorella shared that after his son died, he heard from others in his life who he had helped seek treatment for depression, all while he was suffering himself. “One girl told me that she had decided to take her life back in high school, and on that day, Lucas came up to her and simply said hello,” he said. “She was taken aback, and she broke down and told him everything. That action helped her tell her mom and seek treatment, and she wasn’t the only one I heard this from. What struck me in every story was that everyone said the same thing: Lucas came up and said hello.”
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Patricia and David Howes with Sam Fiorella (back) on the new Friendship Bench at RMC. The bench was unveiled at the college on April 26.
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Friendship Bench promotes mental health education and awareness of support. It really is about our journey as a team over the past year,” she said. “We are so excited to see it here and I think it looks great.” The hope is that the bench will inspire conversation across campus, leading to more students to talk to each other and hopefully support services, too. “We want it to stand out, and we want people to see this bench and walk up to it and see what it is all about,” said Howes. “If this bench leads to just one person asking for help, then it is all worth it.” For more information about the Friendship Bench initiative, visit https://thefriendshipbench.org.
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These stories inspired Fiorella to start the Friendship Bench initiative and with the tag line ‘Yellow is for Hello’. He hopes that each one of the benches across the country will inspire young people to talk to each other. “This bench was created as a visual representation of two people sitting down and saying hello to each other,” he said. “It is a call to action for you, every time you see this bench — even if you don’t use it — to think ‘Yellow is for Hello’ and remember to say hello to someone, and ideally, not someone you talk to every day.” The team at RMC doesn’t know whether or not Harrison Kelertas suffered from mental health issues, but members of the fencing team felt that this cause was an important one to take up following his death. Team captain Madison Van Camp hopes that it serves as a symbol of the past year for the team and their attempt to move forward. “We wanted to support each other, and The fencing teams with the new Friendship Bench at RMC. the Friendship Bench Mandy Marciniak/Metroland symbolizes those acts
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Third crossing, taxes, road conditions discussed at Countryside meeting BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Residents of the Countryside district had an opportunity to meet all of the candidates in the upcoming byelection on Tuesday, April 25, as the Kingston East Business Association hosted the first — and likely, only — all candidates meeting at Holy Name School. Approximately 200 resi-
dents came out for the evening — which was advertised as an all candidates debate, but was more of a question-andanswer event, with candidates presenting opening and closing statements and answering six questions throughout the hour-and-a-half-long event. Questions covered topics ranging from how the candidates would accomplish goals
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third crossing, and Gary Oosterhof commented that he had not spoken to anyone in Countryside who was against the much-debated bridge project. Jeff Scott and Joyce MacLeod-Kane, both former councillors for the district, referenced their past support for the bridge and the need to get the project going and supported both federally and provincially. Many of the candidates also pointed to the economic benefits of the third crossing, including Scott Burton, Ameer Baig and Louis Cyr, who commented that the "time is ripe." However, Karen Pagratis seemed a bit more hesitant. "I've always supported the idea of the third crossing," she said. "But the cost is substantial, and there has been no funding guaranteed federally or provincially at this point. I support it, if we can afford to pay for it; but I want to see the money first." The next major issue that candidates commented on was the issue of taxes in the district; they were asked if Countryside residents should pay less in taxes, as they receive fewer services from the city in the district. MacLeod-Kane started off the answers and commented that while it would be nice to pay less, it isn't realistic — a sentiment that was echoed across the board. Pagratis, Oosterhof and Cyr all pointed out that instead of paying less tax, the district should be fighting for more services like bus routes and better road maintenance. Ameer Baig suggested that maybe it is time to look at alternative approaches, and Jeff Scott pointed to Amherstview as an
example of a possible solution for Countryside. "Amherstview pays for the transit service they receive, but the rest of Loyalist does not." he said. "The $1.3 million we pay toward transit service could be allocated elsewhere in the district." All of this talk about services led to the next question, and perhaps the most important question of the evening: where does the issue of poor road conditions in the district rank for each candidate and what would they do to improve the situation? All of the candidates have been campaigning over the past weeks and months, and have experienced the roads first hand — and all of them voiced their frustration. "I have had two flat tires in the past few months because of Countryside roads," said Baig. "So, it is a big priority for me to have better roads in the district." Oosterhof commented that roads are one of the biggest issues for the district, and one
that many have told him they feel has been ignored by the city. Both Oosterhof and Cyr suggested that better plans for roads need to be in place, especially in terms of plowing, filling pot holes and grating. Scott Burton questioned whether this issue is specific to Countryside or if it is across Kingston, referencing the condition of Brock Street. All of the candidates agreed that a priority system and consistency is needed for the district, as well as better communication about when and where roads need service. "Roads in this district need to be assessed and given priority ratings," said MacLeodKane. "It is a major issue that many of us deal with on a daily basis." The event ended with statements from all the candidates about their hopes for the district, and all of them urged constituents to contact them to communicate other issues they see in the district. The Countryside byelection will take place on May 15.
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Every spring, the Partners in Mission Food Bank holds an important food blitz, which is essential for stocking shelves and preparing for the more challenging summer months ahead. “The reason we do it in the spring is to prepare for the summer months when really nothing happens,” explains food bank executive director Sandy Singers. “People are away and school’s out and it’s just generally proven to be a harder time to do any kind of fundraising or food raising.” For the second year, the blitz will be held at local grocery stores. It will take place Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at nine local grocery stores. Teams of volunteers will be asking shoppers to take a food bank bag and fill it with much-needed food items. This year, Singers would also like to highlight the need for cash donations in addition to food donations.
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News — The closing of Ryandale Shelter is a bittersweet occasion for city councillors. They voted 11-0 to cancel all future municipal subsidies that kept the 15-bed emergency overflow shelter open on Elm Street. However, councillors will allow the organization to spend the remaining $113,000 subsidy, which expires in June, to help wind down operations and find a new use. Coun. Jim Neill called it a difficult decision to close the shelter. “Ryandale has fulfilled a definite need in the community for several years.” Coun. Neill sought assurances that future users of the city’s remaining shelters will have enough space. “We are working with remaining shelters to address as many scenarios as possible,” explained housing director Sheldon Laidman. There will only be one adult male shelter available after Ryandale closes.
Laidman says officials are looking at other contingencies in the event that overflow shelter spce is needed in the future, such as repatriation with family, motel vouchers or rent subsidies. “Without the overflow shelter, we may use vouchers more often.” Coun. Rob Hutchison, who also supported Ryandale’s closure with a heavy heart, says the city’s homeless population fluctuates. He asked staff, “Why are we so confident an overflow shelter won’t be needed?” Laidman says his department has collected two years of data to justify the removal of one shelter from the system. “The trend shows shelter usage has significantly reduced in the last six months.”
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ing at other municipally-funded locations — such as In From the Cold — at a far cheaper rate. It currently costs approximately $610 per night to operate the overflow shelter. With an average of 2.7 persons staying each night, the average cost per person is $225. Laidman added, “We firmly believe that other options are available — cheaper options for overflow.” Ryandale was set to permanently close April 30.
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He added that Ryandale’s role as an overflow shelter had “next to no use” during that time. Much of the sharp decline in shelter usage can be attributed to Kingston’s 2015 Housing First model, which aims to reduce shelter bed utilization by 50 per cent by 2023 by getting more homeless people out of shelters and into permanent, affordable housing. “It’s more effective than I realized,” observed Coun. Hutchison. While Laidman says there’s no way to predict how long the trend will last, he says Ryandale staff also acknowledge the decline in nightly clients. “They have come to the conclusion (to close) as well.” As the city’s contracted emer-
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Former councillor hopes to reclaim seat, push third crossing forward BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Joyce MacLeod-Kane is likely a familiar face to many Countryside residents, and she hopes to use that to her advantage in the upcoming byelection. “I was councillor in the district from 2006 to 2010,” explained MacLeod-Kane. “I was unsuccessful the following two elections, but when Richard Allen resigned, I felt very strongly that we couldn’t just give the position to the runner up. Countryside residents deserved a right to choose.”
A byelection was eventually called and MacLeodKane stepped up, but she was surprised that so many others did, too. “Everyone has a right to run, but seven candidates was surprising. I don’t know where they all came from or what their motives are,” she said. “A lot of people throughout the district commented on that, too.” Regardless of the competition and the number of candidates, MacLeod-Kane hopes to focus on the main issues in the district if she is elected, and to her, the biggest issue is
the third crossing. “I want to see the project go forward and I really feel that it is time,” she said. Much of the opposition to the bridge is based on the issue of an inevitable tax increase, and as MacLeodKane sees it, there is no other option with a project like this. “Some of the candidates are saying that they will build the third crossing if taxes aren’t raised, and to me that shows that they are not committed to building the third crossing,” she said “I haven’t been a resident of Kingston yet and had a year when our
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Joyce Macleod-Kane is running for the position of councillor in the Countryside District. The byelection for the district is set to take place on May 15. Submitted photo
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On May 12, Kingston BrassWerks plans on treating its audience to diversity in music. From two movements from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite to Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite, you’re going to hear it all during the BrassWerks and Bryan concert at Cooke’s Portsmouth United Church. BrassWerks is a chamber brass and percussion ensemble comprising members of the Kingston Symphony and other outstanding musicians. Formed by Kingston Symphony musician John Palmer, the ensemble has become the premier brass group of the region. "John Palmer is a very successful composer for brass and wind groups,” said the ensemble’s euphonium player, Rick Cairns. “He's also written for strings and other groups. He's conducting BrassWerks." Cairns said the group prides itself on having something for everyone’s musical tastes. “We all have a more or less classical background,” said Cairns. “Half of the members of the ensemble have been teachers, some play in the symphony. Because we’re brass players, many of us have also played in dance and jazz bands.” If you’re into jazz, pop, or classical, you’ll enjoy the range of material performed by Kingston BrassWerks. The upcoming May 12 concert will feature several songs with Darrell Bryan on vocals. Cairns explained that most of the works chosen for this concert are well known. He’s arranged the two Grieg movements for the concert. “People will recognize them as soon as they hear them. With Grieg, you never hear anyone say, ‘I like Grieg, but I don’t like that piece.’ With Grieg, you never hear that. People recognize his work and like it.” The ensemble usually performs a work by John Palmer, and this concert is no exception. “John is so prolific. He’s constantly writing music. Because he’s a brass player, he writes brass that’s accessible for us and it’s fun to play and challenging. It’s often rhythmically challenging to put together, but in the end we can always make it sound fun for the audience and it’s fun for us.” Jazz guitarist Dave Barton plays percussion with BrassWerks. “As a jazz guitarist, his grasp on harmony is way beyond mine,” said Cairns. “When he takes a turn at arranging, it’s fun and interesting.” For the May 12 concert, Barton has arranged Somewhere, from West Side Story, and Saints. The audience will have a special local treat, with some young talent being featured. The ensemble needed a bass trombone player for the May 12 concert. Needless to say, such musicians aren’t hanging around every corner busking. BrassWerks lucked out. “A couple of people told us about
important part of our lives. my dream. If I could to that, it would "Music speaks to something within be so exciting.' I don't know if I would us that is indescribable in words," said have the same reaction if I'd heard it Cairns. "It takes a shortcut to our on the radio. It's a different experience emotions. I think it helps us get in in person. It can be really visceral." touch with the universality of people. For more information, visit brassThat someone 400 years ago could werks.ca. have written a piece of music that Follow Mark Bergin on Twitter @ touches me today is exciting. Music markaidanbergin. can also be relaxing, although it isn't always." Cairns remembers his own early encounters with music. He grew COACH & TOURS up in Toronto and his father was a tenor soloist in the church choir. EXPERIENCE THE ROAD TO "My dad lisEXCELLENCE tened to opera from the Met Toronto Blue Jays vs New June 4 Johnny Reid - “What York LoveYankees...................................................Sunday, is All About” Tour - Thursday, March 24/16 (the Metropoli- Toronto BlueBlue JaysJays vs Boston Red SoxRed .......................................................Sunday, July 2 vs. Boston Sox - Saturday, April 9/16 tan Opera in New Muskoka Lunch Cruise & Mystery Theatre.........................................................Wednesday, NEW - Monthly Tours starting Thursday, April 28/16 July 5 York City) every African LionOttawa Tulips in the Spring - Wednesday, May 11/16 July 6 Safari.....................................................................................Thursday, Pennsylvania Country - May 11 - 14/16 AquariumAmish ........................................................Wednesday, July 12 Saturday for 50 Casa Loma & Ripley’s Joie de Vivre - Quebec................................................................................. City and the Beaupre Coast - May 16 -July 19/16 Spectacular 13-31 years," he said. Newfoundland St. Jacobs May 28/16 Car Show- Saturday, w/Freddy Vette......................... Saturday, July 15 "I also remember Syracuse Nationals Classic Best of Maine’s & Harbours - June 4 -Saturday, 11/16 July 29 AnaheimMountains Angels................................................... being taken to Toronto Blue Jays vsAfrican Lion Safari - Tuesday, July 5/16 Coastal Maine Adventure................................................................................August 27-31 a band concert Toronto Blue Muskoka Cruise & Theatre - Wednesday, July 6/16 Jays vsLunch Minnesota Twins................................................Sunday, August 27 in the park and Quebec City,Newfoundland Spectacular - July 21 - August 8/16 Charlevoix & Whale Watching Cruise...............................September 11-14 Cape August 28 - September 1/16 listening to the Toronto Blue Jays vs NewCod York-Yankees...................................... Sunday, September 24 Northern Indiana Amish Country - September 6 - 10/16 25-30 trumpet player Agawa Canyon, Mackinaw & Frankenmuth ............................................September Ontario North, Agawa CanyonWindsor & Frankenmuth - September 21-26/16 and thinking, 'Oh Bootleggers & Gangsters - Caesars Casino.................................October 17-19 Christmas in Nashville - November 21-26/16 Time.........................................................................November 18-25 my gosh, that's Branson - Christmas
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a first year student at Queen’s who is really something,” said Cairns. “Joseph Dashney just finished his first year at Queen’s. His bass trombone is really impressive, and his teacher is in BrassWerks.” Dashney is a Regi-Notre Dame grad and may be a familiar face to many Kingstonians. Cairns said the members of BrassWerks as well as the audience have a lot of fun during the group’s concerts. “There are no politics in the group,” he said. “We all like each other. We do it for fun. It’s a chance for brass players to play in a brass group. To be able to do that is something that brass players grab at. I think the audi-
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“We have greater buying power than retail because we generally buy such large quantities,” he explains. “We buy pallets of product at a time so we get it below retail pricing.” Cash donations also allow them to include more fresh fruits and veggies in the baskets. “We’ve ramped up the fresh food part of our service,” says Singers. “That obviously has incurred a little bit more expense for us, but we were determined a couple of years ago to bring fruits and vegetables into the mix as well as the non-perishable food items that we have in an attempt to try and infuse a little bit more nutritional fresh food value into the hampers.” Singers remarks that last year’s grocery store food drive was not as successful as they were hoping it would be, but he is optimistic this year’s will be better. “We’re picking a different Saturday than we did last year. It was the last Saturday of the month, and also the best weather weekend that we had had in months, so of course everyone went shopping Friday night and our drive was on Saturday. We’re hoping that the timing might improve and that people, after doing it once, might be a little more used to it.” Continuing an unfortunate trend that has
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Kingston takes steps to address ‘talent deficit’ in looming labour shortage BY BILL HUTCHINS
News— Like many cities, Kingston is going to face a shortage of skilled trades and other professionals. But, before the ‘help wanted’ signs are unanswered, the City of Kingston is taking proactive steps now to address a looming shortage. “If we don’t have enough people in health, education and IT, it’s going to be difficult to maintain our quality of life,” explained community services commissioner Lanie Hurdle. Her comments, made at a special council meeting on April 25, served as a preamble to a new community-based workforce and in-migration strategy that aims to recruit and retain workers in a variety of fields. “This is not a city strategy. It’s a community strategy,” Hurdle stressed. She likened the strategy to how the city tackled a severe shortage of family physicians a few years ago by funding a full-time doctor recruiter.
For the past year, various experts from nonprofits, businesses, schools and other sectors have brainstormed ideas to ensure Kingston has a stable workforce in the future that is able to fill jobs as they come open. Even now, it’s proving to be a challenge in some sectors. Hurdle says recruiting registered nurses has become very competitive and difficult, noting the demand to fill RN positions at city-run Rideaucrest nursing home and Kingston General Hospital. “Right now, we’re pretty much stealing nurses from each other.” But officials say all of the community ideas won’t amount to much, unless there is someone dedicated to helping out. “It will be a great document to put on the shelf, but that’s not what we want to do,” Hurdle added. That’s where city hall comes in. Councillors agree the city has a major role to play in advancing the
strategy, and will invest up to $200,000 in tax money to create an implementation office at city hall to help launch it. There are 11 key initiatives that will be developed over time, such as promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, developing talent as a priority, and tackling spousal employment. “We’ve got to do a better job in this area. It’s a tough one,” said Rob Wood of the 8020 Info Inc. consulting firm that helped to facilitate the drafting of new initiatives. He says local businesses that identify a candidate to fill a key position often can’t bring them here unless their spouse can find a job, too. Wood estimates that Kingston will need 9,000 workers to fill a variety of positions over the next 15 years, noting the looming ‘talent deficit’ includes tour boat captains, nurses, chefs and stone masons, to name a few. “These pinpoints of pain are emerging,” Wood told council. “We are trying to
get out in front of a big issue for the community.” Wood and city officials couldn’t provide exact details about when the labour shortage will occur, adding it’s like “moving forward in a fog.” However, they say Kings-
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Tim Hortons could be coming to Amherstview BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
About five years ago, there were rumours about a Tim Hortons location opening in Odessa. Unfortunately, that never happened, but now it appears that the coffee chain has set its sites on a different Loyalist Township location. “The proposal is to build a 40-seat Tim Hortons restaurant in Loyalist Plaza,” explained Murray Beckel, director of planning and development services with Loyalist Township. “It would be about 2,700 square feet and they would demolish a small portion of the building and then build it beside the convenience store in the main area.” Beckel points out that at this point the
new location is just being proposed, but Tim Hortons has conducted a traffic study and now different aspects of the new addition to the area are being looked at. “Things like traffic, drainage, lighting and parking are all being evaluated and we are in the middle of that process now,” he said. “The application is also being looked at by the Ministry of Transportation as that section of Bath Road is a provincial highway.” As with the previous proposed location in Odessa, the Ministry of Transportation needs to be consulted. With the Odessa location, they did not sign off on the project, but Beckel is hoping that things will be different in Amherstview. “In the past they have raised concerns about traffic and drainage, but mostly traffic,” he said. “The main issue is the en-
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Lowry is confident that a Tim Hortons will eventually be in the area, even if this plan does not work out. “That isn’t going to stop Tim Hortons from coming into the area and I think one way or another there will be a Tim Hortons — it is just where at this point.” There is no timeline in place for the project from either Tim Hortons or the township at this time, but Beckel hopes to see the initiative move forward soon. “It really depends on the traffic concerns and addressing those concerns to everyone’s satisfaction,” he said. “We hope to be able to bring it to council soon.”
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If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift this year, the Kingston Grandmother Connection recommends stopping by their Spring Market for Africa. This year marks the second year for the spring market, but the group has also been hosting a successful market in the fall for the past 10 years, raising more than $700,000 for grandmothers in Africa. The spring market hopes to continue those fundraising efforts. “The fall market takes place downtown, and we thought that if we had something similar in the west end of the city in the spring, we could maybe reach a different group of people,” explained Joanna Seitz, co-chair of the spring market. “It was a great success last year, so we decided to keep it going.” Funds from the markets benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Help Lesotho. Both groups work to help African grandmothers who are now raising their orphaned grandchildren because of the devastation of HIV-AIDS. The markets raise funds by selling handmade goods, baked goods, used clothing and used books. This spring, they will also be selling unique pieces of art produced by students at Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School. “When we were planning this market, one of the components we wanted was community involvement,” said Seitz. “Last year, we worked with the Seniors Centre and H’art Centre, and this year we decided to look for art from another group.” Seitz is a former teacher with the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, and when she reached out to the principal at Regi, she was happy to connect the grandmothers with art students. “We came and made a presentation about the Kingston Grandmother Connection and the groups we support, and we asked if they would be willing to donate their art to our fair,” said Seitz. “We weren’t sure if they would want to, but more than 50 students volunteered their art.” For student Anna Lafleur, it was an easy decision. “As artists, we don’t usually have a chance to show our work and put our skills to use, and I thought it was a good opportunity to use our art skills to help someone,” she said. “I thought it was a really cool organization, and you don’t often hear about groups that help grandmothers.” Each piece of art donated will be available for sale at the market, and each will be on display with a brief description and credit for the student artist. Lafleur has produced a couple pieces, including an ink drawing of a sailboat, and she admits that there was a bit more pressure for the
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Artist brings ballerina images to life in new performance art piece BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@metroland.com
Local artist and Metroland columnist Mark Bergin wants to bring a little slice of New York City to Kingston. His upcoming show, The Street Ballerinas Performance Art Project, was inspired by a striking scene he stumbled upon one day in the Big Apple. Bergin, who lives part of the time in New York, was sitting outside Lincoln Center around midday about five years ago, when out came some dance students from Julliard. “Some of them were in their tutus, and they just started to perform — improv, jumps in front of the fountain, and I thought that would make a really good photo book.” Since then, Bergin has captured dozens of local ballerinas in various locations in unusual or nondance situations — cuddling lambs at Topsy Farms, exploring Santa’s Village at the Cataraqui Centre, on the flat track with the Kingston Derby Girls, and more. The project also travelled to several New York City locations like Brooklyn Bridge and the Lincoln Center. Why ballerinas?
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TRUCKS. FORKLIFTS. BARGES. TRAILERS. LUMBER. HARDWARE. RELATED BLDG MATERIALS. for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat., May 6/17 @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
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UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION @ # 245 & # 249 Elphin Maberly Rd.K0H 2B0 in the village of Maberly, ON. on Wed., May 24/17 @ 6 pm
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617 Porter Rd., Smiths Falls Off Glenview Rd. from Hwy 43 west of Smiths Falls Proprietor- Mr. Winston Porter Selling 530 acre (approx.) farm including large brick home, former dairy barn and heated workshop.
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SPORTING GOODS. 160 FIREARMS (NEW). OPTICS. AMMO. HUNTING SUPPLIES. for South Frontenac Rental Centre #4567 Hwy 38 Harrowsmith, ON on Sat., May 13/17 @ 10 am New merchandise to include - Approx. 160 new guns (rifles & shotguns). New reloaders. Lge qty new & used scopes (incl. red dots). Gun barrels. Large qty of shotgun & rifle shells. Gun cases & holsters. Gun slings. Shooting sticks & tripods. Gun vise block. Coyote & turkey decoys. Several cases of duck decoys. Duck & turkey calls. MOJO predator caller. Trail cameras. Target kits. Mineral & deer attractants. Live animal traps. Pop-up, ground & tree blinds. Camouflage nets. Minnow pails. Hunting knives. Ear muffs. Hunting hats, vests, camouflage Beretta pants & jackets (M-XXXL), other apparel & accessories. Lit window & other advertising signs. Vintage WW2 gunner boxes, shell cases & bullets. Some used guns & many other articles too numerous to mentionâ&#x20AC;Ś. For Full Description & Photos Please Visit Website at www.jimhandsauction.com SFRC is currently a premier destination & expanding company. During their restructuring period they will be hosting a 2 day auction sale for discriminating sportspeople & firearm enthusiasts. All firearms will be sold Day 1. PAL required. Day 2 Auction - Mon., May 22
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Machinery: NH 648 round baler; Woods SS 842 3pt hitch snowblower like new; Ford discs 18ft; Bush Hog discs; rock bucket; pallet fork bucket; bale spear; chain harrows; 600 loader; scraper blade; bush hog; NH 707 single row corn harvester; NH silage blower 25; NH 488 haybine; NH 268 square baler; NH rake; IH McCormick 80 combine; Kverneland five furrow plow; Kongslide V1B Rocrop cultivator; IH 510 seed drill 21 run; Fransgard 3pt hitch log skidder winch; Horst hay wagon; round bale feeder; NH 510 manure spreader; grain auger; tools; antique horse drawn gravel wagon; antique fanning mill; wood splitter; post driver; quantity of stove wood plus much more. Auction starts at 10 a.m. with farm items. Real estate to sell early afternoon. Deposit required from buyer of real estate on sale day. Please contact auctioneer for terms of sale. For pictures & full list see: www.joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494
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SALE CONDUCTED AT THURLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE 516 HARMONY ROAD, CORBYVILLE, ONT. WEDNESDAY MAY 10TH AT 10:00 AM 5 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn WEST onto Harmony Road for 1/2 mile. Collection of clocks including Paquegnat, Vienna Regulator, Ginger breads, cottage clocks, ANTIQUE FURNITURE including oak corner china cabinet with curved glass front, oak centre pedestal extension table, oak glass front display cabinet, tile back washstand, needle point side chairs, Victorian parlour chairs, walnut drop front desk, pine blanket boxes, carpenters box, Tramp art curio rocker, barley twist floor lamp, settee and side chairs, Morse chair, parlour tables, maple dining table, chairs and hutch, window frames, ANTIQUE ASIAN furniture including serving tables, storage cabinets, rice canister, bench, arm chairs, porcelain panels; SERVING CHINA including 52 pieces of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crumlinâ&#x20AC;? pattern Flo blue dinnerware, Royal Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Petit Pointâ&#x20AC;?, Paragon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victoriana Roseâ&#x20AC;?; COLLECTIBLES City of Kingston collectibles,Canadian coinage, mint sets and paper money; Sterling spoons, vintage neon Pepsi sign, tins, tobacco cards, 4 gal dash churn with blue, stoneware with blue, weigh scales, steel yards, copper boiler, brass pieces, sleigh bells, wooden measures, slag glass hanging lamps,Cranberry hanging hall lamp, oil lamps, lamp parts, TOYS including Original â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batmanâ&#x20AC;? Corgi car in original box, tin trains, tin boat; Jack â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nâ&#x20AC;? Jill Kiddie chair, cast bank, die cast, wooden sand molds, GLASSWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S including antique Cranberry, antique Nippon, Custard, Depression, Torquay, Carnival, Belleek, Lladro, Royal Doulton figurines, Hummelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Imari, Royal Dux, Wedgewood, Wade, Jadite,Cosmos, Kitchen keepers, inkwells, silver serving pieces,goblets, vintage postcards, ORIGINAL ARTWORK by Bowden Squire, E Luttrell, unsigned oils, water colours sketches, prints, numerous other articles. VIEWING 8 AM TO SALE TIME TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com
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~ Unreserved Estate Fixer Upper ~ Any time is a good time to buy a fixer upper. So come seal the deal. Surveyed lot (0.78 acres having 141â&#x20AC;&#x2122; frontage x 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; depth +/-). Plan 27R-10832. Storie & a half home has alum. siding & steel roof. Front entrance to living room, kitchen, laundry room, bath having new 4 pce walk-in bath/shower combo. Plus main floor bedroom w/ new flooring plus a bedroom/loft. Side entrance mudroom to kitchen. 100 amp service. Propane furnace. Elec. hot water heater. On well. Needs septic. Detached 2 car 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage w/ steel roof & siding. Pleasant surprise is the nearby Fall River Restaurant just off Hwy #7. Yearly taxes $ 1,332.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.
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~ 89 Acre Farm & Homestead ~ Featuring a surveyed 89 (+/-) farm. 419â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (+/-) 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 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (+/-) 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.
BAKER, Eleanor For a very special Mother, Grandmother & Mother-in-law who passed away on May 3, 2016. Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday I was picking you up for one of our road trips. Whether it was shopping, a weekend getaway, a vacation, or just lunch and a boat ride, there were always lots of laughs and great memories made! What we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give for just one more! I cannot bring the old days back, Your smile I cannot see, I can only treasure the memories, Of days that use to be. Missing you now & forever, Sharon, Kevin, Meagan, April & Lynn BAKER, Eleanor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In loving memory of Eleanor who passed away 1 year ago May 3, 2016 Though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer with me. Every day I find In one way or another, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back there in my mind. I might hear a piece of music, And at once my mind is stirred, Back to a treasured moment, The two of us have shared. I never try to stop them, I let them just flow through, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just my way of spending time, Once again with you. When the shadow of night are falling, And we are sitting alone, There always comes a longing dear, If you could only come home. Missing you Keith
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Widow and widowers social group The WW is a support and social group for widows and widowers. If you or your friends are widowed there is a welcome awaiting. The larger, more diverse our age range the more we are able to do for each other. We meet at 7 p.m. every second Thursday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560, 734 Montreal St. Ask the young lady bartender where the widowers are meeting and she will point you in the right direction. Goodwill, friendship, understanding. Info: Raymond 613767-2367 or Barbara at 613-544-2286, email rwilde4@cogeco.ca Cataraqui Canoe Club - Saturday, May 6: Paddle Crooked Creek nine kilometre paddle with an eleven kilometre shuttle. It includes a 600 metre offtrail 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. 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. 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 - 3 pm. Free admission. Info: www.kingstonpottersguild.com. 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.
Huge fundraising bake craft yard and collectible sale, 560 Legion, 734 Montreal St. Saturday, May 6 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Everyone welcome! Rideau Trail Club of Kingston -Saturday, May 6, Frontenac Park. Level 2, moderate pace, 15 km. “Amazing Places” series continues Mink Lake Lookout, highest point in Frontenac Park. Hike via Big Salmon Lake Trail, returning on the Dedication Trail (north loop). Depart Canadian Tire Park Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 am. Gas $4 and share park fee. Leader: John 613 382 4778 Sunday, May 7 - Canada 150 Triad from Raymond’s Corners to Westport (Hike #1 of 3) Skycroft Access to Maple Leaf Road Level 3, moderate pace, 17 km. Beautiful section with many ups and downs. Meet at Maple Leaf Road at 9 am. Arrive at starting point able to take 2-3 extra people for the shuttle. RT Map 05/06 Contact leaders if you need a ride from Kingston. Leaders: Gunhild karius1@ cogeco.ca or Bill 613-858-3183 Legion 560 - Friday, May 5 - Donna’s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12, with $2.5 cover for non members and guests. Saturday, May 6 - Catch the Ace-- This Progressive Jackpot will be drawn at 5 p.m. More info (613)548-4570. Saturday, May 6 The Runaway Cowboys return for another night of fun, great music and lots of dancing--8 to 12 with $2.50 for non members and guests. Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. to noon. 56 Francis St. The Seniors Association’s Annual Spring Yard Sale is nearly here! Come by May 6, and browse through this year’s exceptional collection of China, Jewellery, electronics, toys, books, puzzles, music and more! Admission is free. Donations accepted starting April 24. No computers or clothing please. Drop off at 56 Francis St. Health pursuits: Please feel free to join our monthly meeting which helps find solutions to individual ailments. This month’s topic: Mood and well-being with Dr. R. McCaldon. This is a scentfree event) Isabel Turner Library, Tuesday May 9 at 7 p.m.Garage Sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by St. Peter’s Anglican Church,
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Emerson's mouse catching antics threw Mother into a fit
Mother couldn’t understand how a mouse could get into the house. There were no holes in the baseboards like the ones at the Northcote School, she saw to that. All the doors going into the house shut tight, and yet during the winter, Father set at least two traps before he went to bed, and it was nothing to hear a mousetrap snap in the middle of the night downstairs. And I would know, and yet I never actually saw him do it, that Father would slide the lid off the Findlay Oval, and the dead mouse would be fed into the fire box.
But spring had arrived, and the mice, to Mother’s great relief, now preferred the barns. My brother Emerson loved the mice. He was sure if he caught one, he could train it to do tricks, and it would become a pet. Mother, of course, forbid him to even think such thoughts. Then one night I saw Emerson do something I was sure would send him right off to reform school, which I heard talked of by the Senior Fourth boys, but knew little about. All I knew was it was the last place on earth any youngster wanted to be. Somehow Emerson had caught a mouse out in the barn, and he stood in the frame of the kitchen door, with the mouse dangling by its tail from his clenched fist. He announced he was going to train the squirming and squawking thing to do tricks, and would charge at least a nickel for the show he expect-
ed to put on for the entire neighbourhood. Well! Mother’s screams could be heard in Admaston. My sister Audrey moved like a bullet to climb onto a chair, and I ran behind the curtain that hung in the staircase leading to the upstairs, peaking out to watch, but well away from the action. Father never took his eyes off the Ottawa Farm Journal. He was well used to Emerson’s antics, and unless he was causing someone bodily harm, shut his mind and his eyes to whatever my brother was up to. Mother came at Emerson swinging a towel in the general direction of the mouse, only connecting after several tries. I didn’t think that was a smart thing for her to do, because once she hit the mouse, it went flying off Emerson’s clenched fingers, and vanished into the parlour, the closest door of escape. The first thing Mother
ordered Emerson to do was go to the wash basin, and scrub his hands thoroughly with the lye soap. She was sure every disease known to man was first started by a mouse. She told Father she wasn’t going to bed until the mouse was caught. All Father said was, “better make a cup of tea, you’ll be up a long time.” Well, the mouse was gone. There was no doubt about it. It found a safe haven in some crevice in the old log house, and Audrey said she wouldn’t be surprised if it stayed hidden over the summer and into the winter. Well, such a fuss! I thought this would be a good time to bring up the issue of bringing a barn cat into the house, strictly as a mouser. Well, Mother wasn’t having anything to do with that idea either. Animals belonged in the barn, and that’s all there was to it. It was pitch dark outside when it was finally decided we
would all go to bed. Mother ordered Father to put out at least four traps, convinced the mouse couldn’t avoid all of them. Father went to the wood shed, and set the traps, one in the parlour, and three in the kitchen. I knew the poor mouse didn’t stand a chance. Sleep didn’t come easily for me that night, as I pictured in my mind’s eye, the poor terrified mouse looking for an escape. And then it happened. Not one mouse trap snapped, but four in a row! Well, that tore it. Mother said a barn cat could be brought into the house at bedtime, but she wanted it out first thing in the morning. After that we never knew if the cat caught a mouse or not. But Mother went to bed content, I was thrilled to have a cat in the house, even overnight, and my brother Emerson still thought he could make a pile of money if he could teach a mouse to do tricks.
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Location, Location, Location, This All Brick Home Offers A Lovely Park Lifestyle. Home Has Refinished Hardwood Flooring, Other Updates Inlcude Newer Thermal Windows And Furnace. The Backyard Is Large Pie Shaped With Mature Trees And Lots Of Privacy. Close To Many Amenties, And Top It Off With A Large 1 1/2 Car Detached Garage, This Is The One You Have Been Looking For! Don’t Wait, Call Today.
Quality and comfort were at the forefront of mind when designing this open concept home. Sitting on a large level partially fenced lot, this home has great curb appeal with lovely brick and quality Maibec wood siding on the exterior. Some features include 3 generous sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main floor laundry,soft earth tone colours under a stunning vaulted ceiling with gas fireplace in bright family room, upgraded trim package, pot lighting accent beautiful maple hardwood floors. A large kitchen including stainless steel dishwasher, a raised breakfast bar,&loads of cabinetry, dining room area with access to covered porch. Master bedroom includes a beautiful 4 pc ensuite with large walkin closet. Access to main floor from the oversize double car garage which provides loads of storage space. Lower level has a roughed in 3rd bathroom and is awaiting your design ideas. Central air installed. A wonderful family home which is also great to entertain guests in
Sutton Group – Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated
Excellent condo, ideal for first time buyer or investor. Terrific central location, carpet free, balcony, in-suite storage, fridge and stove included. Call today for your private viewing.
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Michael MacHale SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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Cell. 613.331.1181 peekweekopenhouse@gmail.com www.peekoftheweekopenhouse.com PRIME BAYRIDGE HOME...HURRY & MAKE IT YOURS! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS IN THIS JOHN MAAS 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, RAISED BUNGALOW SITUATED ON QUIET STREET IN MATURE BAYRIDGE SUBDIVISION. FEATURES INCLUDE CUSTOM PROGRESSIVE KITCHEN BY JIM REID, COMPLETE WITH MAPLE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. ENJOY THE 4 SEASON SUN ROOM, WITH EASY ACCESS OFF THE DINING ROOM. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE BBQ GAS HOOKUP, REMODELLED MAIN BATH WITH AIR TUB, NEWER VINYL WINDOWS, DUAL HEAT SOURCE, HOT WATER ON DEMAND, JENN-AIRE STOVE, DOUBLE CAR GARAGE WITH INSIDE ENTRY AND MUCH MORE. MLS# 361050054 $319,900
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Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage independently owned and operated • 1650 Bath Road, Kingston K7M 4X6 Office: 613-384-5500 Fax: 613-384-6800
How to save enough for a down payment on a house A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nervewracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment. Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so. Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home. • Decide when you want to buy. The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to 4
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determine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers. • Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home. • Avoid risky investments. Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations. Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound financial decisions.
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Janet Goodfellow Sales Representative 3700 Princess Street $699,900
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1157 Leach Lane $569,900
1177 Woodbine Rd. $419,900
14 Frink Ave. e.
UPDATED CENTURY HOME
SYDENHAM LAKE
EXECUTIVE HOME
• Beautifully renovated all brick executive home on 1.4 Acre lot • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, All the upgrades you would expect • Interlock Drive, Private treed yard, Just 4 mins west of Cat Centre
• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2500 Sq Ft with large rooms 4 season home • Waterviews on all 3 sides, walk out basement, Many updates • Beautiful waterfront point on Sydenham Lake, gentle slope to water
• 3 bedrooms, ms, 1.5 bbaths all brick bungalow • Wonderful cedar lined 10x24 sunroom • Recreation room w/ gas stove, 70’ x 120’ lot
MLS# 362650054
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MLS# 360960117
1779 Floyd Ave. $549,900
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WHITEFISH LAKE
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• 4 Bedroom, 3 bathroom, Many updates • In Ground Pool, Private & Fenced Yard • In law suite with 2nd kitchen and bath.
• All brick/stone Custom Build with over 4500 Sq Ft of Finished living space • Pride of ownership is evident with being the Original Owners • Nicely laid out with large rooms, great location & Huge Fenced yard
• 2 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bathroom, Custom build with all the upgrades • Fully finished walk out basement, 4 season home, Heat pump • Backup generator, Beautiful waterfront point on Whitefish Lake
• Show piece home ome renovated top t to bottom adult lifestyle bungalow • 2+1 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathroom, B fully finished to the highest standards • Granite Counters, Tiled glass shower, no rear neighbours, Exquisite finishes
• 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, Open Concept • Loaded with upgrades, views of Lake Ontario • Finished Basement with walk out to private yard
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Sutton Group Masters Realty Inc. Independently Owned & Operated
1650 Bath Road Kingston, On. K7M 4X6 Tel: (613) 384-5500 or (613) 544-2000 Fax:(613) 384-6800
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3020 FOREST RD., SOUTH FRONTENAC
1029 BLUFFWOOD AVE, KINGSTON • $590,000 KATHARINE McCLELLAND BROKER
613-561-7000
• 4 BEDROOMS UP, TWO WITH ENSUITES! • 9FT CEILINGS ON MAIN FLOOR • 2 CAR GARAGE • SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM, BEAUTIFUL GAS F/P • FULLY FENCED CORNER LOT • FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT • MLS® # 363391568
Arnold Campbell Sales Rep
Direct: 613-329-8144
• Gorgeous 3+1 bed and 3.5 bath Custom Built bungalow • 4.67 private acres. • One owner home, lovingly cared for inside and out. • Spacious floor plan offers, vaulted ceilings, Double Sided wood Fireplace, Gorgeous Pine Floors, m/f Laundry and All Custom Country kitchen • Master bedroom is generous, with full ensuite and garden doors out to rear patio. • This home is simply the perfect combo of privacy and location! • MLS# 362770105
597 MACDONNELL
Arnold Campbell Sales Rep
Direct: 613-329-8144
• Inviting front yard with lots of parking, - 1 1/2 storey home with full walk out basement • Loaded with recent updates • Wonderful dining room, eat in kitchen, Over Sized living room • Walking distance to all amenities of down town • This house will impress inside and out! • MLS# 360680017
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PO BOX 285, 14180 RD. 38, SHARBOT LAKE, ON, K0H 2P0
WHERE YOU’RE # 1 AWAIT! EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES
MISSISSIPPI $9,900 MABERLYSTATION $59,900
Half acre building lot, with well glass, & driveway Century Building, stained 1700minutes sq.ft. to River/Lake
COUNTRY $39,900 CROTCH LAKECAMP ACCESS $48,900
6.25 Acres,lot treed, rolling surveyed landsites, and trailer, Manicured 280 x 410ft., camp fire pit, drilled well Great & hydroFishing, 10min north of Sharbot Pristine LakeLake Village
SHARBOT $139,900 DUPLEXLAKE $179,900
Two Units, 2 Bedroom, separate houseSuite with 1orBedroom Quite Country perfect In-Law income Garden Flat with long term Tenant, - monthly cost under to help $400.00/mo pay the Mortgage Sharbot Lake (to qualified Buyer)
START HERE $165,900 GREAT LOCATION $119,900
Single to family 3 bedroom with 2 Bedroom rental Close Lake, Medicalhome Centre & Stores, K&PTrail, 2Beds, Large lot. living unit on country Livearea lesswith than propane rent, Call tostove View
UNIQUE $279,900$33,900 LOT6,VILLAGEWOODSDR
SHARBOT LAKE$59,900 $84,900 TICHBORNE
14.5 Surveyed Acres, with ROW to thebeds, Lake, Good Bones, Treed yard, 3plus nice building site, at the Trans Canada Trail Immediate Possession
PARHAMLANE BRICK $144,900 BOLTON $119,900
Ideal for Business at Home, Main floor comfy office, 4 Beds, Separate Treed 5Acres, septic ,well, 4-season Dining, Fireplace, FAO withpart upgraded 40 assoc minutes to Kingston cottage, 500tank acre
VILLAGE WOODS SHARBOT LAKE$206,000 $139,900
Comfortable 3 Bedroomfor floorthe planperfect provides private area’s, quiet time Just waiting couple, 2Beds, around the corn stove, glass doors separate dining & Living rooms, Hobby Room, Up grades to Bath steps from kitchen to balcony shaded by mature maples, Call to View
BAKER VALLEY $195,000 PARHAM $179,900
Chalet concept Style, 3 Bedroom Concept with separate Open 3 plusOpen bedrooms, waterfront Man Cave, deeded access to some of the best fishing & living, 17acres, Call to View recreational fun on Kennebec Lake, Immediate Possession
BRICK BUNGALOW WAGNER ROAD$209,900 $39,900
2 - four season homes, magnificent view of Sharbot Lake, Secluded, wooded building lot, with driveway Village Location, with over 200 feet of waterfront. Keep one, rent the other
3 Beds, 2 baths, finished lower level W.O.&toshed yard, 6.17 surveyed acres, drilled well,with trailer separate garage, paved drive, Sharbot Lake area, Quick Possession
ROBERTSVILLE $219,000 ZEALAND ROAD $14,000
AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT $210,000 BURNEY POINT RD $64,900
Fully Furnished Bungalow, 2 beds main level, finished 3 Acres, 925 ft.yard, roadseparate frontagegarage and rec-room, door to private small green house, Central Air Must See
ft of good waterfront. 4 season, 2004OnRV85Trailer, Hydro, Drilled Well, Small 1 br 1 ba and laundry. Propane heat. Deck and dock. Cabin, 16.9 Acres 1 hr from Kingston. Be in by summer
ALL VIDEO TOURS can be seen at www.antoinerealestate.com
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Top 5 home projects to help you save money It’s remodeling season, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top home spring projects to help you save money: Caulk around windows and doors — Stop air leaks around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is also a good idea. Insulate your home — Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches. For whole home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home, such as crawl spaces, basement headers, walls and ceilings, are well insulated. It will keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit.
Clean your AC unit — Come spring, it’s not uncommon to find an air conditioner’s condenser and compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder. Giving it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit’s service life while minimizing your energy bill. Plant trees — Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations to provide shade and reduce cooling costs. Install a rain barrel — Water is an important, but costly resource. Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great. These simple home maintenance tasks can be well worth the effort, potentially providing hundreds of dollars in annual savings.
Hugh Mosaheb Sales Representative
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Gus Branco SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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70 STEPHEN ST
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1514 CLOVER ST • $397,900
Exceptional quality, tray ceilings with coving in great room and master bedroom, hardwood, ceramic tile, 9’ ceilings on main floor, Granite counter top and gas fireplace oversize garage. DIR: Princess Street to Rossana Avenue.
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Perfect starter home townhouse in city central. Move in condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fully finished basement. Fenced yard. $229,900 MLS®360850446.
49 RUSSELL ST.
Quality at its finest by Marques Homes in popular Woodhaven West. Custom built 1739 sq. ft. family home with oversized garage with walk into basement from garage. Open concept great room with gas fireplace, 9ft ceilings on main floor, hardwood and ceramic tile on main floor area, quartz countertops, oak stringers, main floor laundry room and 2 piece bath and interior and exterior pot lights. MLS# 17600571 DIR: Princess St or Cataraqui Woods Drive on Rossanna to Carfa Cres.
722 SQUIRREL HILL DR Woodhaven West! Hardwood and ceramic on main floor, gas fireplace, tray ceiling with cove in Gn great room, dining room and master bedroom. Ensuite bath with soaker tub and separate shower. Full brick exterior with stone accent and covered front porch. Oversize double car garage. Walkout lot to rear yard. 9ft basement
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