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LaSalle Causeway repairs will trigger more prolonged closures: staff report BY BILL HUTCHINS
Ernestown, Holy Cross battle it out in KASSAA semifinal The Ernestown Secondary School Eagles defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 1-0 in the senior boys' KASSAA soccer semifinal at Richardson Stadium on Monday, May 15. The game was hard fought and scoreless at the half. Bradley Sadler scored the game's only goal midway through the second half and Ernestown hung on for the win against a determined Holy Cross side. They went on to face KCVI in the final on May 18. John Harman/Metroland
If you thought the recent weekend closure of the LaSalle Causeway for repair work was disruptive and inconvenient, there could be a lot more closures down the road. Ongoing maintenance and construction work at the federally-owned crossing will have a “significant” impact on commuter times, emergency response times, transit service, and active transportation over the next two years, according to a new report to city council. In the past decade, maintenance and repair work resulted in lane reductions, overnight closures, and random shortterm closures. But the frequency of lane closures and traffic disruptions will intensify this year and next, with full lane closures ranging from 48 hours to 15 days at a time. “The causeway’s not going to get any younger.
It’s aging and aging,” said Coun. Ryan Boehme. He added: “The impacts are going to get more severe as time goes on.” Commuters got a sample of what’s to come during the bridge’s complete closure across the April 21-23 weekend — resulting in significant traffic congestion in the city’s east end and a noted drop in customers downtown — followed by two more overnight closures from April 24-26 to install mechanical equipment and replace structural components. “It’s unfortunate but it is a 100-year-old structure. It’s not surprising there are clearly safety issues to try and keep it functional,” said Coun. Jim Neill, who stressed the importance of communication between various levels of government in order to minimize local traffic impacts.
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Senate committee brings study on prison conditions to Kingston BY MANDY MARCINICAL mandymarciniak@metroland.com
A senate committee on human rights is delving deeper into Canada’s prison system, and on Monday, May 15, they made a stop in a city that knows a fair bit about that. “We are looking to come up with recommendations to improve our system and we’ve heard some incredible testimony so far,” said Sen. Jim Munson, chair of the committee. “Now we are taking a bit of a road trip to learn more. There is nothing better than a road trip to really feel and discover the system itself, and see the inside of the prison and experience it all firsthand, and Kingston is an important place to do that.” The committee spent the day touring the area, visiting institutions like Millhaven and Joyceville before heading to the Delta Hotel in Kingston for public hearings and a town hall. According to Munson, the committee wants to hear about all aspects of the prison system, good and bad, in order to properly assess what can be done to improve it. “We are looking at every aspect from segregation issues, food issues, and the biggest issue for us is looking at overpopulation in terms of indigenous peoples in the prison system,” he explained. “We aren’t making any judgments now, but we are looking at this as a landmark study and it is going to take time. We hope to have a report out with observations in September, but we expect that it will take about a year or a year and a half to get where we want to be.” Also on the committee is Sen. Kim Pate, who worked in and closely with the prison system for 35 years with youth, men and women. She sees a lack of programming as a main problem for those who are currently in the prisons and those who are trying to reintegrate after prison, especially in terms of mental health issues. “We are using our prison system as treatment centres, and essentially asylums or poor houses, and those are all things we should be doing in the community and not in our prisons,” she said. “Event though the immediate costs may be more to address these issues, the long-term costs are not, when you take into account how much time people spend in segregation when they are transferred across the country and the number of staff involved in security interventions.” The committee heard about these issues directly from staff at the institutions they had already visited and many of them admitted that they do their best with mentally ill inmates, but more could be done. “There are too many people like this in our correctional system, and that is not where they should be at all,” said Munson. “There is something wrong with our system that we
have a tendency hearings will to perhaps put help give more everyone into perspective into the same crimithe prison sysnal melting pot. tem itself. We think that “You can talk we really need to a lot of exto take a look perts within the at another way system and then of looking at you hear from those who have prisoners thembeen abused in selves, and it is the indigenous totally different, c o m mu n i t i e s, and somewhere those with menin the middle is tal health issues the truth,” he and those with said. “Hearautism — and ings like this, they should be you hear people elsewhere.” The Senate Committee on Human Rights stopped in Kingston on May 15 with vested inIn Kingston, terest and not in conditions. the committeefor public hearings and a town hall in regards to prison the system, and Mandy Marciniak/Metroland heard from a you get a unique ber of the John Howard Society, number of comperspective and munity groups during the hearing and a co-ordinator from the Ca- insights. They want to make things portion, including a representative nadian Families and Corrections better in their own communities.” of the Queen’s Law Clinic, a mem- Network. Munson hopes that the In Kingston, making things bet-
ter in the prison system inevitably includes reopening the prison farms, and both Munson and Pate were quick to say that they fully support the reopening of the farms and they see the benefit of them. “It was very sad to see them close, “ said Pate. “Today, we heard from the men at Joyceville about the atrocious quality of the food since the farm has gone. They used to have fresh meat and vegetables and milk, and now they have powdered milk and they are having to use their own money to feed themselves from canteen.” Munson said he hopes the new advisory board that has been created works quickly to correct the closure. “Personally, reopening these farms needs to happen, and the sooner the better — and more of them, too,” he said. “You have to nurture the mind and the body if you want to rehabilitate, and the prison farms are a big step in doing just that.”
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LaSalle Causeway repairs will trigger more prolonged closures Continued from page 1
A city review of the causeway’s past and future closures noted: “The need for longer closures is becoming necessary in order to undertake required structural repairs to keep the bridge safe and operational.” The staff information report, presented to council May 16, does not paint a very optimistic picture of smooth travel for the 28,000 vehicles that cross the causeway every day. In addition to longer and more frequent planned closures, the report also pointed out the uncertainty of operating a crossing with
parts that were designed a century ago. The last major repairs to the 1917-era Bascule lift bridge occurred in 2010. “It must also be recognized that with any piece of aging machinery or infrastructure, there is also the potential for failure of one or more components leading to an unplanned shutdown or service interruption.” Based on information provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the federal department that operates the causeway, the city’s engineering department says the bridge will be closed for at least five more repair and maintenance projects through 2017 and 2018. The tentative list includes;
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— Three-day closure in early winter 2017 for North Guide assembly repair — Five- to 10-day closure in late winter 2017 for motor control work — Three-day closure in the summer of 2018 for grating repairs, — Ten- to 15-day closure for grating replacement in early winter 2018 — Three-day closure for structural repairs in late summer 2018 “This information is preliminary only as the project planning is still under review and the logistics will need to be finalized before more definitive timelines can be established,” staff cautioned. PSPC says it will provide the city with more information as it becomes available. City officials say both the frequency and duration of closures could pose a “significant risk” to residents, businesses, and institutions that
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rely on a safe and reliable transportation system. They say the crossing represents the most direct access to a host of government institutions, private employers, hospitals, and attractions — such as CFB Kingston, Royal Military College, Fort Henry, downtown Kingston, Kingston General, and Hotel Dieu Hospitals — while serving as a gateway to the Rideau Canal. The nearest crossing of the Cataraqui River is six kilometres away at Highway 401. The reported noted: “While the impacts may be mitigated to some degree through contingency planning, maintaining the same level of service as exists when the causeway is open is extremely difficult, if not impossible.” The federal department estimates the causeway’s average operating cost over the past five years is $550,000 per year, plus $5 million in estimated capital costs over the next three years. While the staff report speaks strictly to the need for ongoing work on the causeway, some local politicians are using it to bolster their case that a city-owned bridge is needed. Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson says “more substantial closures” cannot be ignored. “Knowing that the LaSalle Causeway is aging, knowing that it’s going to need an increasing amount of repairs and maintenance, I think it’s going to be a real consideration as to why we need another crossing.” The report was unveiled just one month before council is to make crucial decision on whether to give provisional support to build a city-owned $180 million third bridge crossing connecting John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road.
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Bridge financing needed to help pay for third crossing BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — City officials are attempting to clear up any public confusion surrounding the municipal share of financing for the proposed third bridge crossing. Kingston has made no secret of its strategy to expect each level of government to contribute a one-third share of funding toward the $180 million two-lane crossing in order for it to be built. The overall bridge cost has jumped from the original 2011 estimate of $120 million due to inflation, additional land acquisition and a change in the construction technique, according to city engineers. That means the provincial and federal governments would each have to contribute $60 million, a hefty commitment that neither upper level has yet made. Of the city’s projected $60 million share, officials say it will be a 50/50 financing split of $30 million from development charges and $30 million from municipal taxpayer support. On the tax support side, finance officials say they already have $15 million in the bank. This is partly because of a one-percent capital tax that’s been attached to yearly property tax bills for over a decade to finance a variety of short and long-term municipal infrastructure projects, the proposed bridge being one of them. Another $15 million earmarked for bridge funding is to be financed through long-term debt and repaid through the same capital tax fund. However, city officials repeatedly stressed during a recent media briefing on the bridge
project that there won’t be a new tax increase to pay for it. “No dedicated tax increase is required,” said treasurer Desiree Kennedy. The combination of pay-as-you-go cash and borrowed money is a common strategy used by the city to finance a variety of infrastructure projects. But it’s the other half of the municipal bridge money that seems to have led to some confusion and sparked a community debate. City officials concede the remaining $30 million that’s coming from development charges — fees that are typically charged to developers whenever there’s new commercial or residential growth — is not all in the bank, and may not be for another 20 years. Kennedy confirmed the entire $30 million in bridge funding through development charges has not been collected just yet. “There’s $11 million in the bank today. We hope to have $20 million in the bank by the end of the bridge construction around 2022-2023,” she explained. Subject to council approval and government funding, engineers have set 2019 as the year to start the bridge construction and to have it completed in three or four years. That still leaves a projected $10 million shortfall which the city is hoping to collect through future growth and new development fees that haven’t yet occurred. But the city’s top numbercruncher says there’s a strategy to deal with the pending shortfall. To make up the difference, more long-term debt will likely be issued. “We’d use future development charges to pay off the debt over 20 years or whatever the term is,” explained Kennedy.
Mayor Bryan Paterson isn’t worried with the bridge financing plan to make up the shortfall in development charges. “At the end of the day I’m very confident in the financial plan for the bridge.” But he says there is a bigger issue in question. “Really the key piece is not the development charge it’s provincial and federal funding.”
On that subject, the mayor says the recent Ontario budget included a new infrastructure fund for bridges, including bridges built in the next five years. Councillors are expected to delve further into the city’s financing strategy when the bridge studies are formally presented at a special council meeting Tuesday, June 13.
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City awards $2.7M contract to give Breakwater Park major facelift BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — A major facelift of Breakwater Park is set to begin soon now that the City of Kingston has awarded a $2.7 million contract. Buddy Haegele Enterprises Ltd. has been hired to do a complete makeover of the narrow waterfront park on King Street West, located across from Kingston General Hospital. “I’ve got a very good team assembled for the job. We’re looking forward to getting going,” said owner Buddy Haegele. Haegele admitted his construction
company has never attempted this kind of project before. “We’ve done lots of big jobs at the military bases in Kingston and Trenton, but no park work. That’s a new one for us, but we’re always looking forward to doing something we’ve never done before.” Council voted unanimously to approve the contract bid, even though Haegele’s wasn’t the lowest price. A total of seven bids were made, ranging from $2.4 million to $4.8 million. However, city staff selected Haegele and his team of subcontractors — the second lowest price — based on their knowledge of the complex project. “They were able to
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award of the $2.7 million contract will result in unexpected savings. “As we awarded that contract, we got a great price. It’s come in well under budget. Probably saved us a million dollars. That’s money we can put toward another project,” the mayor explained. Haegele expects to begin work later this month. The city wants the work completed no later than March 2018, but the company is aiming to finish by November. Weather and water levels will play a big part in how quickly the project is finished. Haegele says he is concerned about Lake Ontario’s record high levels. “The water levels are a major challenge. We’ll meet with landscape architects to come up with solutions. We can’t get in the water until the end of June, anyway.” The waterside work includes a new pedestrian bridge and constructing a 180 foot long set of bleachers, or steps, sloping into the lake. At the top of the concrete steps will be a large sandy area for beach sports and other activities, situated near the foot of Collingwood Street. The original plan was to shut down the entire park during the extensive construction. However, Haegele says his team plans to keep half of the park open to the public while the work is underway, using the iconic Time monument as the dividing line. “We suggested closing half off and leave the other half open to the public, then switch sides. We’ll start on the west side of the park where most of the work is located.”
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Gary Oosterhof is the newest member of Kingston City Council and he is excited to represent his constituents. “It is a little surreal right now, but I am so happy to have won and excited to represent Countryside,” said Oosterhof on the evening of May 15 following the election results. Oosterhof received 598 votes or 25.81 per cent of the votes cast in the Countryside byelection. The polls closed at 8 p.m. and shortly after at 8:15 p.m. results came in from all three polls as well as from Fairmount Home, online and advanced polls. In the district, 2,321 voters cast votes, which is just over 33 per cent of the eligible voting population of 7,002. According to the City of Kingston, many voters made use of the online voting in the byelection with 54 per cent of voters voting online and 46 per cent voting in person. The race for the seat was close with Louis Cyr earning 588 votes and Jeff Scott coming in third with 435. While Oosterhof is happy to have won, he was also quick to mention the amount of respect he has for his fellow candidates. “I have a lot of respect for the fellow candidates that ran. We exchanged a lot of smiles and laughs along the way and when we ran into each other on the different roadways,” he said as he
celebrated with his family and friends. “We saw each other running from one house to another sometimes. We had a lot of respect for each other.” Oosterhof lives with his wife in Glenburnie and together they started their own electrical contracting business in 1991. The business is still successful after more than 25 years and Oosterhof prides himself on the relations he has with his customers throughout the area. “We deal with clients in Kingston, but also a lot of clients in Countryside too and it has given me a great knowledge of the community,” he said in an interview with the Heritage during the campaign. “It has given me a chance to build relationships with people and I really think that can apply to a position like this.” As the new councillor for Countryside, Oosterhof will be sworn in at the June 6 council meeting and he is eager to get things started. “I’ll be listening in and catching up really quickly,” he said. “My first step will be to start meeting with the people and getting familiar with the surroundings and talking to the mayor and everyone I need to and getting informed about everything I need to know and really just getting settled as quickly as possible.” Summary of official results: Gary Oosterhof 598 votes; Louis Cyr 588; Jeff Scott 435; Karen Pagratis 368; Joyce MacLeod-Kane 225; Ameer Baig 52; Scott Burton 51.
Oosterhof faces ‘steep’ learning curve after June 6 swearing in BY BILL HUTCHINS
NEWS — Councillorelect Gary Oosterhof attended his first council meeting just one day after winning the May 15 byelection in Countryside district. But, the well-known businessman and electrician had to watch the debate from the sidelines in the public gallery. The May 16 council meeting was surprisingly short, just 35 minutes, prompting a quip from the mayor. “Enjoy this one. They’re not always going to be this short,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson to the incoming councillor. Oosterhof can’t take his seat around the horseshoe until he’s officially sworn in at the June 6 council meeting. In a field of seven candidates, the first-time politician was elected by just 10 votes over second place finisher Louis Cyr. “I’m blown away by the support,” said Oosterhof of his victory. His future council colleagues had plenty of praise for the rookie, who
will restore council’s 13th vote. “I’m quite pleased Countryside chose Gary. He appears to be very representative of Countryside,” observed Sydenham district Coun. Peter Stroud.
“I think it’s great to have a fresh face on council. He’s very well-known and well respected in the community,” added Pittsburgh Coun. Ryan Boehme. Continued on page 15
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Looking forward to summer in the Limestone City Summer is here, well, almost and for a couple days last week we finally felt it. I know that I have mentioned in previous columns that fall is my favourite season, but summer comes in as a pretty close second. This summer, Korey and I don’t have much planned. I’ll be working most of the summer aside from maybe a couple days off here and there and Korey is working to complete his thesis. It is the first summer that we will just be in Kingston for the majority of the time and I am really looking forward to it. A couple weeks a go, a friend from Burlington contacted me; she was travelling to Kingston for a soccer tournament with her kids and husband for a weekend and she wanted some advice on where to stay, where to eat and what to do while they were here. As I thought about suggestions, I was a little overwhelmed with the options here in Kingston and pretty proud of this little city I now call home. For a smallish city, there are so
many options in terms of great hotels, restaurants and even great attractions and it was pretty easy to come up with suggestions. As an added bonus, she was visiting the city at a time when most of the students had already left and we all know that a Kingston without students is a more enjoyable Kingston. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that the students are vital to Kingston and they allow for all of those hotels and restaurants and even attractions to thrive for most of the year, but I still love when they leave at the end of April each year. With so much happening in this great city each weekend – if you don’t know what I am talking about, check out our weekly weekend lists – I am excited to see what the summer brings. Here are some of the highlights I am looking forward to. - Canada Day - This summer, for the first time ever, we plan on being in Kingston for Canada Day. For some reason, over the past five years, this has not been the case and I am excited to take part in the festivities in the city, especially given the Canada 150 celebrations
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that are inevitably being planned - Local music festivals – We’ve got the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, the return of the Wolfe Island Music Festival, the annual Back to the Farm festival, Craft Beer festivals and so much more. As an added bonus, a lot of these festivals are pretty cheap, making it easy to attend all of them. - Events in the Square – Last year was the first time we went to Movies in the Square and I am excited to see what it offered this year. On top of movies, there is always something happing in Market Square including concerts, live theatre and of course the weekly markets. - Exploring the city – Even after five years in Kingston, I still feel like there are areas of the city I have yet to fully explore and my goal this summer is to get to know Kingston better. These are just a few of the things I am looking forward to and I am sure I am missing a whole bunch of other fun activities. I am always open to suggestions, so if you feel there is something I should definitely check out during my summer in the city, let me know. Â
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This summer, take advantage of close and close-ish National Parks and Historic Sites you can visit for free Summer is (unofficially) here, and as usual, many Canadians are ready to do some travelling and exploring. Here’s your friendly reminder that this year, there’s even more reason to get outside and explore, thanks to free admission to all of Canada’s Marine Conservation areas, National Parks, and Historic Sites in honour of Canada 150. Yup, with your 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass affixed to your rear view, you can visit many of the country’s most famous landmarks free of charge. If it’s nature you’re looking for, the closest national park is Thousand Islands National Park near Mallorytown. Accessible from the 401, the park has many hiking trails for amateurs and seasoned trekkers, and of course is a perfect place to launch your kayak or SUP board and enjoy beautiful islands sculpted in granite. Closer to to home, there’s a couple of sites you should be sure to check out if you have the chance, including one of Sir John A. Macdonald’s Kingston residences: Bellevue House, where the Macdonalds resided from 1848 to 1849. Tour the tranquil gardens with a maid in period costume, or participate in a whiskey-tasting (certain fees may apply). A few blocks down the road, there’s also Murney Tower, whose three storeys and small museum can provide a quick glimpse into 1840s Kingston and the Oregon Crisis that prompted the tower’s construction. It should be cautioned the free attractions are not to be confused with provincially-managed parks and conversation areas: these all are still available for the usual fee. So don’t go up to Algonquin Park or Frontenac Park thinking you’ll be able to get in for free (but do still consider them anyway, because they’re great!). Furthermore, it should be noted that fees for such things as parking and camping still apply. Also, Fort Henry, while technically a national historic site, is not operated by Parks Canada, and is thus still subject to regular admissions charges. Some other close (ish) National Parks and sites in Ontario: — Rouge National Urban Park in the GTA — Bruce Peninsula National Park on Georgian Bay — Georgian Bay Islands National Park — The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site near Peterborough. Now get out there this summer and enjoy all the history and beauty your country has to offer — on the house!
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Things I learned at my best friend’s wedding pared, but nothing could prepare me for all that was about to happen. Forget the fact that up until an hour before the ceremony we weren’t sure where it would take place due to the forecasted rain. (It was eventually moved inside.) Forget the fact that we were down-to-theminute pressed for time (I was literally fastening my sandal straps on the ride to the ceremony). Forget the fact that no one told us where to go and, suddenly, we were told to start, each bridesmaid negating to actually walk down the aisle and entering the ceremony stage right (no, we didn’t do a run through). You can even forget the part where none of the music the bride and groom had carefully curated actually played correctly during the ceremony (the songs were somehow skipping, despite being digital music files and not CDs). Once everyone was gathered in front of the judge presiding over the ceremony, that all kind of melted away. There was my best friend of nearly 30 years absolutely beaming as she held the hands of the man she loves and adores, and he was as obviously elated as she was. What more could you ask for? Well, you could ask that everyone in attendance turn off their cellphones, but really – Who leaves their cellphone on at a wedding? Because the wedding had to be in Spanish for legal reasons, the ceremony had a translator standing beside the judge. And apparently this particular judge didn’t get the memo about cellphones and weddings. As the translator was explaining the judge’s previous sentence, there was a noise. A very obvious noise. A very obvious factory-pre-set-cellphone-ringtone noise.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words… but indulge me, and let me start at the beginning. Despite what my headshot may suggest, I am not exactly a girly girl. Most people that know me are more accustomed to seeing me carting around four or five bags of ‘necessities’, my hair haphazardly piled atop my head in some sort of knot, often with a pen stuck in it that I forgot about hours ago. But if there is one thing that brings out the girly girl in me, it’s a wedding. The romance, the excitement and all the little, pretty things that come together to create a couple’s perfect day… it all just makes me giddy. So when I was asked to be a bridesmaid in my best friend Susan’s wedding, there was no question in my mind I wanted to be by her side, both for that magnificent day, and for all the planning that goes into it. There are a couple of things I should clarify. My group of friends is wildly unique in that we’ve known each other for at least 20 years. And my best friends (all of whom I refer to as ‘my best friend’) all met in elementary school – I actually met Susan on my very first day of junior kindergarten… but that’s another story. As well, when it comes to the planning and execution of events, yours truly gets a little… high-strung. Okay, I kind of go nuts. There are lists upon lists, a lot of un-ended sentences and thoughts, and my friends often find themselves reminding me to breath. And the fact that Susan’s wedding took place in the Dominican Republic only compounded my stress – I wanted to be prepared for anything that might happen, and make sure we all looked fabulous. So it wasn’t odd to my friends that I arrived the day of the wedding, armed to the teeth with cosmetic bags, hair products, double-sided tape, safety pins and blister guard. We had finger foods for sustenance, candy for sugar boosts (and
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The wedding of reporter Tori Stafford's best friends, Susan Amos and Josh Copper, was rudely interrupted when the judge presiding over the nuptials received and answered a phone call mid-ceremony. Luckily, that unbelievable moment was perfectly captured. Photo by Nick Wons
because Susan is known to travel with her own supply of candy), and champagne for calming the nerves. All was perfectly pre-
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NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING SURPLUS LANDS (Section 238 (3) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25) LOCATION: Lansdowne Conc. 3, Pt Lot 18 Plan 194, Lots 543, 544, 545, 557, 558 and 559, Johnston-Wedgewood-Church Streets. Public Notice is given that the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, at a meeting on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Lansdowne Office, 1233 Prince Street will consider a by-law to declare the above described property as surplus to the needs of the municipality. The proposed by-law will come before Council for consideration at the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2017, to be held in the Council Chambers, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne, ON at or about the hour of 6:30 pm. A person or public body may make oral submissions at the above noted meeting or make written submissions concerning the proposed surplus property before the proposed by-law is passed to:Vanessa Latimer, Clerk,Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, 1233 Prince Street, PO Box 280, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, or email vanessa@townshipleeds.on.ca. DATED at the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands this 12th day of May, 2017. Kingston Heritage - Thursday, May 25, 2017
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Countryside byelection turnout — complacency or lack of interest? Canvassing door-to-door for five straight weeks certainly gave me a very good perspective on the state of affairs in Countryside District. Covering 65 per cent of the entire city, Countryside is not only vast, unique and complex, but faces a diversity of issues/concerns that no other district has. A difference of 10 votes between the top two candidates is definitely a close race. All along I was telling constituents how, with seven candidates and a dilution of votes, someone could possibly win with just a handful of votes. Well, I was wrong, as it was two handfuls. The most disappointing aspect is actually not losing, but seeing how poor the turnout was, considering all the effort and time put in by the candidates. With an advance polling day, over nine days of
24/7 online voting (a five-minute process), and the main Election Day, less than 33 per cent casted their vote. I fully appreciate this was only a byelection, but voting is the most important and powerful civic duty that any citizen has. In the end, with more voters, the difference might have been even bigger, but this is not the point. Gary Oosterhof is a very well-known and liked individual in our city. Countryside is certainly in good hands with Gary. It is certainly my desire to continue being involved with making Countryside better, offering my support to Gary and joining various committees, while waiting to go at it again in the 2018 main election. Louis Cyr Louis Cyr lost the Countryside byelection by 10 votes to Gary Oosterhof.
Stop the highrise trend Please help us keep our new downtown businesses and sidewalk patios vibrant and free of looming towers! We must show the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) — back in town May 23 — that Kingston is not naïve. We want our height bylaws respected. We won’t allow developers to buy a property and then say "oops, we’d like an exemption in order to make a profit". Buyer beware: read the city’s Official Plan. If your project doesn’t fit in, we will only negotiate within reason (i.e., offering to reduce a 21-storey proposal to 16 storeys is not acceptable in a 4 and 6-storey heritage-rich area. Many of us have said: "How about two 8-storey buildings?", to no avail.). Let’s not be bullied into ruining our newly refurbished and inclusive lower Princess Street area. The time is ripe for more regular street closures and public gathering spaces and events, not the disruptive construction of a looming tower that would forever alter the streetscape.
2017 ELECTIONS FOR ALGONQUIN NEGOTIATION REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 AT 12 NOON
FINAL RESULTS OF NOMINATION PROCESS Nominations for the 2017 Elections for the position of Algonquin Negotiation Representative (ANR) in each of the nine Algonquin Communities closed on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Protests against the nomination process, including the eligibility of a Candidate, were required to be submitted to the Electoral Officer on or before Friday, May 5, 2017. The following are the final results of the nomination process following the disposition of any protests that were submitted. ACCLAMATIONS
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On a slightly positive note, Mayor Paterson agreed the other day that adding “urban planning” as a theme for the proposed partnership between the city and its universities and college would be a good idea. I suggested this for these new problem-solving teams given how divided the present council is regarding downtown development. That sounds like true ‘innovation’ to me, rather than simply following the outdated and unhealthy pattern of highrise densification. Although these smart teams have yet to be formed, we have some very capable and dedicated citizens and experts ready to step up to OMB in a couple of weeks. If you’re on our side and want to prevent an imminent tidal wave of highrises downtown, let us know in whatever way you can. Gisele Pharand, member of Vision for Kingston
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The $20 million myth Despite the steady stream of information coming from city hall relating to the Third Crossing, supporters of the project have been very vocal in encouraging residents to believe that since amalgamation on January 1. In 1998 the city created a ‘special fund’ in order to accumulate funding for the Crossing. They tell us that ‘about $20 million’ has been collected specifically from development funds in Pittsburgh District. In the words of former Pittsburgh District councillor Brian Reitzel “ ... everything that was ever built out here has gone into this special purpose account.” We now know this to be a myth. The business plan published by the city on April 18 quite clearly states: “If construction starts in 2019, the city will have collected $20M in development charges for the bridge by the end of construction,” which is currently estimated to be in 2022. Note the words ‘if’ and ‘will have.’ What are development charges? Briefly, scheduled fees paid by a developer to the city as a contribution toward municipal services (roads, sidewalks, lighting etc.). Collected development charges
are not ‘project specific,’ but go into a development fund maintained for the city as a whole. They are proportioned as and where required, following a list of projects identified when the development charges were set (last done in 2014). The current balance in the Development Charges Reserve Fund at the end of 2016 for the total roads and related services category throughout the city was approximately $13 million. It should be noted the Third Crossing is only one of 13 road and road-related projects listed in the 2014 Development Charge and Impost Fee Background Study, all of which may require funds from the pool. Who finally pays the development charge? The developer folds it into the sale price, and the new property owner picks up the tab. There has never been $20 million in a ‘special account’ for a crossing, and to broadcast this misinformation serves no purpose other than to mislead the Kingston taxpayer on the financial implications of a Third Crossing. © Derek Complin Kingston, Ontario
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Some say it's the highest water ever on the islands BY MARG KNOTT
Frontenac Islands has activated its Emergency Response plan and declared a "flooding emergency" o due to the already high water levels of the St. Lawrence and River and Lake Ontario, which at this time are expected to continue increasing. The weather in the region has included high winds and incredible wave action causing flooding in low-lying areas, shore lines, and caused erosion affecting homes, cottages and roads. To date, islanders have volunteered to help fill and place sandbags to divert water in a number of areas and around homes on Wolfe and Howe Islands with the sand and bags. These were made available at the islands' public works facilities, with a reminder to bring a shovel and a caution to drive slowly over water-covered roads. Volunteers can be called to assist local staff. With the emergency declaration, both provincial and federal governments can also be called upon. Islanders have been advised to document any damages incurred with photo/receipts for expenses, if the Ministry of Housing determines that Frontenac Islands are a zone eligible for Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO). There has been no problem with the Wolfe Islander III ferry, which is sitting very high in the water, but going up the ramp and down to board and exit the ferry however, is quite an unusual experience. I expect it must be similar experience for the Howe Island County ferry. However should water levels continue to rise expect the Simcoe Islander and Township Howe Islander may shut down until levels drop. The big fear as always is for the ferries to be shut down with no way to leave the islands, and in this case cause impassable roads, or no access to homes. But as Mayor Doyle so often says: “We are indeed a resilient lot on Frontenac Islands.” 1. Have you had your water tested yet? This is very important. KFL&A Public Health advises drinking water testing. Flooding conditions may have affected wells and sewage
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systems. Test bottles are available from either Island township offices to be returned for pickup by the Health Unit. In this situation, test the water regularly. For more information visit the Frontenac Islands website at: frontenacislands.ca 2. Great Things Happening at The General Wolfe Inn: As a member of the Frontenac County Accessibility Committee I felt compelled to call and remind the new owners of the Inn
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wheelchair accessible washroom, barrier free entries, and height level considerations. Many may have already seen the design for that area presently hanging in the restaurant, showing plantings, rock design, and needed dock repairs If not, consider having a look. When it comes to the restaurant itself, there too initiatives are being considered, including making the direct entry door at the back of the building as the
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accessible entry door. The operative words being a welcoming accessible door, good lighting etc., and perhaps handicap parking. Much thought is being given to ways of improving the accessibility of the interior and exterior of the restaurant as well as the dining room. Good Luck … 3. And About Beaches and Ferries: FYI: The design-build contract for the new Amherst Island Ferry also includes the design-build for the new Wolfe Island ferry. The contract is currently in the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage, which is the second phase of procurement. The RFP was sent to the five qualifying shipyards at the end of April. It is expected the contract to be awarded by late summer 2017. The information about this project comes from Brandy Duhaime, Regional Communications Coordinator MTO, Eastern Region. Also from MTO: Glenora Ferry Service will remain on a 30-minute schedule with only one ferry running on limited service until further notice. Only cars, SUVs and half-ton pickup trucks can be accommodated. (On a trip to Picton, we noted the Glenora Ferry had a large truck centred in the middle as form of ballast against the water level.) Wolfe Island welcomes back the MTO summer students whom we count on to keep the ferry lineups in order. Please Take Note that Big Sandy Bay is closed until further notice due to high water levels. To put it succinctly, there is no beach at this time. Watch for an opening date at: frontenacislands.ca 4. Around Town; Jana Mills was in attendance to receive a $4,000 grant for the Friends of Ferals from the Kingston Community Foundation. Also from the Foundation a $6,362 grant for the new WI Community Garden (behind the WI Medical Clinic) presented to Kayo Murakami. WI Boat Club — Try It Day — Open House, Sunday, May 28. WI Medical Clinic AGM Tues. May 30, AGM 6:30 p.m. with a presentation of senior housing and community garden Rummage Sale WI United Church Hall Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p m
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Volunteers pitch in as Frontenac Islands declares flooding emergency BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
The Township of Frontenac Islands has activated its Emergency Response Plan due to historically high water levels and the anticipation those levels will continue to increase. In addition to the Emergency Re-
sponse Plan activation, the township has also filed a ‘Declaration of Emergency’ with the provincial government, all in an effort to “assist in protecting the health, safety, welfare and property” of its citizens, according to a release from the township issued on Tuesday, May 16.
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A crew of volunteers, organized by George and Louise Pyke, filled over 1,000 sandbags on Wednesday, May 10. The Pykes donated all of the sand, and the sandbags were made available for any Wolfe Islanders in need in response to the historically high water levels. Submitted photo
The release cites the already recordhigh levels of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, the projected continued increase of those levels, and the possibility of increasing westerly winds and wave uprush as the reasons for the Declared Flooding Emergency. The township has made a supply of sandbags and sand available at the Public Works garages on both Wolfe and Howe Islands as a means for residents to divert water from their properties. Residents are advised to bring their own shovel, and may fill bags to use on their properties. “If erosion of the shoreline is a concern, placement of sand bags may assist with keeping soil in place,” the release suggests. While the Wolfe Islander III and the Frontenac County Ferry are not at risk for disrupted service at this time, the township Howe Islander and the Simcoe Islander are being “closely monitored,” the release says. Should water levels rise much higher, there is a risk that township ferry operations may be suspended until water levels drop. The township is advising residents proceed slowly and with caution through areas where water is over the road. Additionally, Frontenac Island residents are advised to: — monitor sump pumps and
have alternate means of power ready; — be ready to care for yourself and family for at least 72 hours; — document any damages incurred to your property with photos, and keep receipts for expenses resulting from flooding. Retaining receipts and documenting damages will be necessary in order to file any claims should the Ministry of Housing deem the zone to be eligible for Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians. The township is also asking residents to read through the information
provided by KFL & A Public Health available here, and is encouraging the testing of drinking water. Test bottle are available at either township office, and can be returned to those offices for pick up by the Health Unit. Volunteers may be called into action to assist municipal resources as a result of the Declaration of Emergency, the release indicates. Those interested in volunteering are asked to register at the municipal offices. The complete release and links to the emergency plan are available here. But long before the flooding had been declared a disaster, a group of Wolfe Islanders and their supportive colleagues began their own emergency response. Organized by George and Louise Pyke, a crew of volunteers attended the Pyke’s property on Wednesday, May 10 to fill sandbags for any Wolfe Island residents that might be in need. Over 1,000 sandbags were filled, with all sand donated by the Pykes, who also provided their volunteer crew with lunch. The sandbags were made available, free of charge, thanks to the Pyke family, and their volunteer crew of Bill Allinson, Nick Allinson, Eric Arnkele, Bruce Black, Deloris Greenwood and Dave McClement — an exemplary effort that speaks to the community camaraderie among Islanders.
A crew of volunteers, organized by George and Louise Pyke, filled over 1,000 sandbags on Wednesday, May 10. submitted photo
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That’s right. Not only did the judge’s cellphone ring in the middle of the ceremony… HE ACTUALLY ANSWERED IT! I could feel myself starting to sweat even more than I already was in the Dominican heat. A lump formed in my throat as I turned to my fellow bridesmaids, my eyes so wide it hurt. I was stunned. I noticed another life-long friend seated by the aisle. Our eyes met and I could hear her voice in my mind as she mouthed ‘calm down’ and motioned for me to breathe. And then I looked to Susan. There, still holding onto her soonto-be husband’s hands, Susan was smiling, her body relaxed and her eyes locked to his. Josh, the groom, was also smiling, a pride and peace radiating from his eyes to hers. They were in a bubble where everything was perfect, to the point where I wondered if they’d somehow missed the massive faux pas that just took place. And that’s when it hit me. Susan and Josh weren’t ignoring what had happened. They weren’t pretending it
hadn’t happened, and they weren’t trying to hide any negative emotions either. They were in the moment. Because at that moment, they were exactly where they were supposed to be. And even if they weren’t outside in the Caribbean sun, or their silly friends hadn’t thought to take the aisle on the way to the alter, or the music they’d spent months selecting hadn’t played… They were getting married. Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how many perfect, little pretty things happen at a wedding. Sometimes, the most well thought out plans and hopes are simply not meant to be. But one thing – one incredibly important thing – was meant to be: Susan and Josh declaring their undying love for one another and becoming husband and wife. With that said, I will leave you with the words we all should have heard as Susan and Josh walked back down the aisle, finally Mr. and Mrs.: “And I wonder If everything could ever feel this real forever If anything could ever be this good again.” Probably not. And that’s exactly how it should be.
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Kingston launches first in Ontario real-time sewer overflow notification system BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
For the most part, Kingston's water-
front is a clean, safe place to swim, fish or boat, but with heavy rainfalls, sewer overflows can occur, causing bacteria levels in
lakes and rivers to rise. While these events are often unavoidable, a new system developed by Utilities Kingston is working to inform the public about these bacterial elevations. “This is a very good day and a day that I am extremely proud of in my role here,” said Jim Keech, CEO and president of Utilities Kingston, at the launch of the new real-time sewer overflow notification system on May 18. “What we have tried to do with this new system is provide residents and users of the waterways with a system so that when these overflows do happen, and unfortunately they are going to happen, people are aware of it and they can make educated decisions on their own.” As Keech explained, Utilities Kingston was using a variety of third party systems to track overflows in the past, but they decided to develop their own. Now, Kingston is the first municipality in Ontario to have a system like this in place. “This is the sort of leading edge technology that I can see other communities across Lake Ontario being interested in adopting,” he said. “Sewer overflow is an inherent problem and we are working toward ending it and we will continue to work toward it and this gives us a tool to help with that.” The system allows community members to access a map of the city that shows where and when sewer overflows have occurred. The hope is that when Kingstonians or visitors plan to make use of Lake Ontario following a heavy rainfall, they will first check the map to see if it is safe. According to KFL&A Public Health, swimming, fishing or boating is not recommended for 48 hours after an overflow and they are happy to see a system like this in place in Kingston. “This new tool is going to allow the public ready access to important information that they can use to help make an informed decision about their behaviours,” said Sarah Ryding, manager of environmental health at KFL&A Public Health. “They can find information re-
lated to overflows and how this may influence things like fishing, and swimming for themselves, their family or even the family dog.” The impact on the community was emphasized throughout the launch and Krystyn Tully, founder and vice-president of Lake Ontario Waterkeepers, was happy to see Kingston and Utilities Kingston taking action on a serious concern. “We work for swimmable, drinkable and fishable water, and sewage is an issue that is near and dear to our hearts because sewage is the No. 1 cause of surface water pollution in North America,” she explained. “So when a city like Kingston steps forward and says this is an issue and takes it seriously and wants to solve it, that is remarkable.” Tully pointed out that sewer overflows and contamination in waterways can have a lasting negative impact on both the community members and the waterfront in a city. “Imagine living in a place where you went down to the waterfront because you wanted to take your kids swimming and you got there and there was sewage in the water,” she said. “Most people never go back and they turn their backs on the water and there is no investment in waterfront and no connection to waterfront. It influences the entire culture and way of life in a community.” She pointed out that the new Utilities Kingston system will help prevent these negative interactions, but the system will also help encourage use of the waterfronts. “If you give people the information they need to protect their health, not only do they see when the sewage overflows are happening, they see all those days when the water is clean and they are no longer afraid,” she said. “We can flock to the water when it is clean and that becomes a new way of life for a community.” To view the new real-time sewer overflow notification system, visit https:// utilitieskingston.com/Wastewater/SewerOverflow/Map.
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Mayor Paterson planned a sit-down with the incoming councillor later in the week. “I certainly congratulated him. We’re going to get together for a longer meeting (May 18) to talk about what’s coming down the pipe in the next month,” he said in an interview. Oosterhof won’t have much time to ease into his new job. His first big vote, set for June 13, will help decide the fate of the third bridge crossing, which he had campaigned in favour of supporting. After years of studies, council is inching closer to deciding whether or not to commit to the $180 million construction. In addition, council is also expected to vote this spring on a final vision to repurpose the federal Kingston Penitentiary and cityowned Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. “I don’t envy his position,” the mayor remarked. “He has a lot of learning to do quickly to get himself up to speed, because he has some big decisions to make and he doesn’t have the same luxury as most of us did when we were first elected.” Coun. Stroud agrees the new councillor
will be busy from the outset. “It’s a steep learning curve. He’ll be finding that out shortly.” Oosterhof is the eighth rookie to be voted into this term of council, including those who were first elected in 2014. Council opted to hold a $150,000 byelection to fill the vacancy in Countryside, following Richard Allen’s sudden departure last December, rather than appoint someone. According to the city clerk, 2,321 people — or 32.8 per cent of eligible voters — cast ballots in the rare byelection. Oosterhof collected 598 votes, or 25.8 per cent of the popular vote, followed by Cyr with 588 votes, or 25.3 per cent. Former councillor Jeff Scott finished third with 435 votes, Karen Pagratis had 368 votes, and former councillor Joyce MacLeod-Kane had 225 votes. Ameer Baig and Scott Burton had 52 and 51 votes, respectively. Several of the candidates have expressed an interest in running again in the next general civic election in October 2018. Countryside voters have not returned an incumbent councillor to city hall since 2003.
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At the Lake Café celebrates its grand opening at Providence Care BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
Amid the shiny, new Providence Care hospital in Kingston is a little café that is making a difference in the lives of many community members. The café is run by Voices Opportunities and Choices Employment Club (VOCEC) and it celebrated its official opening on May 16, but as Ben Gooch, VOCEC’s affirmative business operations manager explained, getting the café off the ground wasn’t easy. “This space was originally designated as retail space and it was going to go out for ten-
der to the highest bidder, but Providence Care senior leadership thought about the space and decided that rehabilitation, therapy and support for clients was more important than revenue,” he said. “However, there was no funding and that was a huge hurdle for us.” VOCEC, with support of the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, raised over $500,000 to design and develop the space. Through significant fundraising efforts and generous support from Brown’s Fine Food Services, the Goodway Community Thrift Store and Providence
Care staff, almost $400,000 was raised to offset these costs and VOCEC contributed the remaining $100,000 from its retained earnings. “I got a phone call from Philip Brown and he wanted to be part of it and wanted to significantly contribute to the project — not only financially, but he wanted to help with some operational expertise,” said Gooch. “It was an amazing call. Brown’s has helped us both financially and logistically to get the café running successfully.” At the Lake Café has created 20 jobs that promote re-
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At The Lake Cafe celebrated its grand opening at the new Providence Care hospital on May 16. the cafe is run by Voices Opportunities and Choices Employment Club (VOCEC). Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
from the Goodway go back into the Kingston community. “We also train people who are living with mental illness, or are dealing with physical disabilities and kids at risk in the community. It could not have been a better fit. We knew we could bring some expertise and we are very proud to be part of this.” The café is already a vibrant hub of activity inside the main lobby of the hospital and serves homemade sandwiches, soups, snacks and desserts. In its first two weeks of operation the café has seen a lot of
success already and they are averaging over 400 customers a day. “I sincerely think that the staff, volunteers, board of directors and everyone involved in this project make it great and it is no coincidence that this café is in the heart of this new Providence Care building,” said Gooch. “This is a hub of activity where people can come and celebrate all that Providence Care is and I want to welcome everyone to it.” For more information on the VOCEC program, visit www.vocec.org
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A 200-kilometre walk from Kingston to Ottawa may seem like a daunting task for most of us, but for Ron Weigand, 75, it’s no big deal. “I walked the Camino de Santiago (800 kilometres) in Spain a couple of years ago, then I did it the following year again with my son,” Weigand explains. So a fraction of that distance seems like nothing, especially when it’s to raise awareness of electoral reform and the case for proportional representation, a cause he truly believes in. Weigand and a core group of six or seven others were to set off from MP Mark Gerretsen’s office at 841 Princess St. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20. The plan was to make stops at Perth Road Village, Westport, Smiths Falls, Merrickville, Rideau River Provincial Park, Manotick and Hog’s Back Park, before arriving at Parliament Hill on Monday, May 29, where a rally will take place led by MPs and electoral reform advocates Elizabeth May and Nathan Cullen. Well-known Canadian activists David Suzuki and Ed Broadbent will also be in attendance to support both the walk and proportional representation. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned his back on his election promise to make the 2015 election the last under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system. On May 31, MPs will vote on whether or not to keep electoral
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Last year our Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) farm celebrated its 10th anniversary. For a decade, Root Radical farm has been growing fresh, seasonal, local vegetables. We’ve delivered those vegetables, each week, to hundreds of families in Kingston and area through the CSA model. We’re nearly full for our 11th season, which begins in early June. Over the last 10 years farming has become both easier and harder, in different ways. Our farming lives have been made easier, in particular, by many things we have built in the last 10 years. Like an ample greenhouse that allows us to grow strong and healthy seedlings to transplant in the field, and to ripen delicious tomatoes and peppers well into the fall. A large walk-in refrigerator we use on harvest days ensures the vegetables we harvest in the morning are just as fresh when we deliver them to our members in the afternoon. Not everything we’ve built has been physical infrastructure. We’ve also built the health of the soil. In organic farming, we can’t depend on fertilizers or pesticides. And by building up our topsoil (adding compost, encouraging microbial life, encouraging
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Writers’ and readers’ heaven As a writer, I’m always curious where things are headed, so I keep my eye on book trends. The death-of-books doomsayers of five or 10 years ago have repeatedly been shown to be wrong. Very wrong. Not only is the written word not dying, but things are growing. That doesn’t necessarily imply that all forms of writing are growing. Daily newspapers and subscribed magazines continue to struggle and die, but it’s not because people aren’t reading. Books are back in a big way. People like to read. The enjoyment of stories is in our genes. Whether it’s visual stories on the walls of caves or a new novel by Stefanie Pintoff, we humans like to be transported to other worlds. Perhaps it’s a completely fictional world where good challenges evil. Or maybe a biography takes us out of our own life and into the world of another person, and we get a glimpse of the struggles of a fellow human. Whatever the reason, stories enchant us. According to the Los Angeles Times, about 600 million books were sold last year, more than in 2015. And in 2015, about 17 million more books were sold than in 2014. These are phenomenal numbers, considering that Chicken Little-types were boo-hooing the end of the written word a few years ago. That relatively new kid in town, the ebook, which a decade ago was predicted to become the driver of book markets with 50 per cent to 60 per cent of sales, never reached its potential. Ebook sales continue to hover around 25 per cent of the market, not even coming close to what was predicted. And who is buying hard copy books? Teens and younger readers. Jeff Kinney’s recent Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School saw 95 per cent of its sales going to printed copies, not ebooks. The monster in terms of sales is genre fiction. The 2017 Limestone Genre Expo is just around the corner, running June 3 and 4 at St. Lawrence College. The expo celebrates the best in Canadian genre fiction. You’ll find panel discussions, workshops, readings, pitch sessions and lots of opportuni-
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Crime Writers of Canada and Sisters in Crime, a female mystery crime writers organization. What does Liz Strange see as the major trend in the current publishing world? “There’s a lot of blurring of lines between genres,” she said. “I’m really excited about our lineup this year. All of our sci-fi writers except one are female, yet science fiction and fantasy have tended to be more male-dominated.” Guests of Honour at the expo include horror author Nancy Kilpatrick, fantasy author Violette Malan, mystery author Rick Blechta, New York Times bestselling romance author Eve Langlais, and science fiction author Matthew Bin. This year includes comic artists and graphic novelists. ManLoveRomance Press will be taking
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Twice a year, the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area (CFKA) gives away community grants, and this year, their spring ceremony featured a unique recipient: a turtle. Community member Mary Farrar proudly accepted a grant for the Friends of the Inner Harbour Turtle Awareness Project in costume, something she hoped would draw attention to the growing turtle population in the Kingston neighbourhood. "Last year, we thought we would like to find out more about the turtle population in Douglas Fluhrer Park, because we had seen so many and we wanted a baseline. We wanted to get a sense of how many were in fact there," she explained. "We were blown away — we covered over 100 nests with screening to prevent predators from getting in and we couldn’t believe it." The group continued to watch the turtles throughout the season. This year, in an effort to
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If you are travelling around Kingston, you may notice a variety of new signs pointing you in the direction of local museums. The Kingston Association of Museums (KAM) hopes that they inspire both locals and visitors to the city to explore what the museums have to offer. KAM came together as an official organization a few years ago, and as a group, they aim to raise public awareness of the 26 museums and historic sites as well as the four galleries that exist throughout Kingston. "Some of us see more traffic than others, and as a partnership, we want to help co-promote," explained Dave St. Onge, the current president of KAM. "So, in 2014, the curator of the Miller Museum of Geology, Mark Badham, came to us with an idea of a joint project of creating signage that could direct mainly pedestrian and cycling traffic to the museums." St. Onge and the rest of the KAM group members thought it Dave St. Onge, president of the Kingston Association of Museums, in was a great idea, and they got the downtown Kingston. ball rolling on the project. "It was a lengthier process than "As we received the first batch of rework it a bit, but they are good we expected and we hit some signs, the Marine Museum was now." challenges," explained St. Onge. leaving their site and we had to KAM will host an official
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hopes that the launch will help bring more attention to the signs. "We want people to be aware of the signs and use them," he said "We have a central sign at the train in Confederation Basin and we are hoping people just follow from there. The signs are bilingual and there are two routes: one heading west and ending at the Penitentiary Museum, and the other going east out to the communications museum — it points toward the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum" St. Onge is also curator of the Penitentiary Museum, and while he has seen a significant increase in traffic over the past year, he hopes that the signs will give more traffic to some of the lesser known sites. "Some of the sites have been around since the '20s and are fairly well-known, but this was a way to connect them all a bit more," he said. "The season is just getting going and we are interested to see if there is an increase in traffic amongst the sites." For more information about the Kingston Association of Museums and their new signs, visit their website at http://www. kingstonmuseums.ca.
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High school students ‘discover’ possible medical careers BY MANDY MARCINIAK mandymarciniak@metroland.com
What do you want to be when you grow up? That is a question that many students start to think about more seriously by Grade 11, and on May 18, students from Kingston and the surrounding areas had an opportunity to see if a medical career was a possible answer. Approximately 100 students attended the seventh annual Discovery Day at Queen's, hosted by the faculty of health
sciences in association with the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. The one-day workshop gave secondary school students who are interested in science the opportunity to explore a variety of career options in medicine and the health sciences. "Students who are interested in science and thinking about what they want to do after high school can come out and learn what their options are," explained Heather Sercombe, director of development at
the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. "It may be learning about the different types of medicine, but it is also learning about other health science careers. We have workshops about nursing, cardiovascular training, a psychiatry workshop, and there is a real range of opportunities to explore." The day began with a keynote speaker, then students moved on to morning and afternoon workshops in fields that interested them. The visit
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ended with a question and answer panel with medical professionals. "We really try to give them a look at a variety of careers in the field, and in the panel, we will even have a medical lawyer there to talk about their career," said Sercombe. "It also gives the students a chance to see Queen's and what it is like on campus here, and see if it is for them." For Grade 11 student Sarah Stone, the day was an opportunity to see if medicine is something she really wants to work toward. "I am interested, but I am unsure if I have the grades for it or if I am smart enough. But, if I find something I am really passionate about, then I will have to work hard to get there," she said. She chose to do a workshop about surgical skills and she was surprised when she gave it a try. "It has been really interesting and I have been challenging myself. It is difficult, but not in the way that I thought it would be," she said. She was also surprised to learn about the many different medical career options that are available. "I didn’t know how many
Physician Matthew Simpson teaches students how to perform Endotracheal intubation on a dummy during Discovery Day on May 18 at Queen's. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland
different types of jobs there are in the medical field and that was really interesting," she said. "I learned about different types of nursing and different medical fields that I didn't know existed before. I would really encourage other students to check it out." Discovery Days run across Canada each year, and since 1997, the program has grown from one university to 13. Sercombe is impressed each time she sees the Discovery Day program running, but she was
especially surprised to learn of the impact the program made on one of the volunteers at this year's program at Queen's. "One of the Queen’s volunteers here today was telling us that they remember attending Discovery Day when they were in high school, and it helped them choose Queen’s and a medical profession," she said. "He said that it really sold it for him, and affirmed for him that he wanted to work hard and get there, and that is what this day is all about."
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EMC ~ Buy A Smaller Farm In The City ~ Featuring a farmhouse having 42 acres (+/-) w/ approx. 25 acres tillable. Taxes only $1714.00 (+/-). This home has good bones so there’s plenty left in the budget to add your desired finishing touches. Featuring a 2 storie vinyl sided, steel roofed home. Living, dining room & kitchen. Attached summer kitchen. 1 pce bath down. 2nd storie 4 pce bath & 2 bedrooms. Attached back deck. Wood & oil heat. 100 amp service. On well & septic. Large detached machine shed. Presently an income property. Parcel 3 - Vacant Land ~ Pay Dirt - Invest in Land ~ Fronting Middle & John F Scott Rds., Kingston, ON, K7L 4V3 A great investment as they are not making any more land. This 45 acre (+/-) property enjoys 2 road frontages which enhances its accessibility & includes extensive paved-road frontage on both Middle Rd & John F. Scott Roads. It has mixed topography including tillable, pasture & some bush. No severances have been taken off. Please do your due diligence at City Hall on the permissible uses of this property. For private viewing, terms & conditions on all 3 properties, please call our office at 613-267-6027. 2014 Ford F150 4x4 truck (44,008 km). MF 255 diesel tractor. JD 2550 diesel tractor w/ cab (5800 hrs). MF 245 diesel tractor (2500 hrs). MH 30 gas tractor. Horse cutter. Single axle landscape trailer. S/axle steel dump trailer. NH 718 harvester w/ 2 hay heads & double row corn head. NH corn blower. Vermeer mod 5041 round baler. Steel round bale wagon. 3 pth set of discs. 3 pth set of 3 furrow plows. 3 pth cultivator. Set diamond harrows. 8 ft set of hydraulic discs. 6 ft Thrift Cutter roto brush cutter. 5 ft roto brush cutter. Scraper blade. 3 pth bale spear. 3 pth bucket. Ditch bucket. 3 pth single auger snowblower (Econo Plow). 2008 Sportsman Polaris AWD-ATV. 14 ft fiberglass canoe. Grain auger. MF circular saw. McCullough Mac 152 chainsaw. Farm gates. Wooden wheels. Wooden barrels. 45 gal. barrels. 34 ft used trusses. JD-D130-22 hp ride-on lawnmower (435 hrs). JD lawn trailer. Yard Machine gas lawnmower. Chest-on-chest tool box. Other tool boxes. 2 pine tool boxes. Jack pump. Air pig. Pipe vise. Livestock shears. Qty of hand & power tools. Box stove. Portable air conditioner. Early butternut drop front writing desk. Jam cupboard. Hoosier. Trunks. Extension table. Clawfoot round oak table. 2 sideboards (1 oak). 6 oak dining room chairs. 2 Mission oak armchairs & rocker. Oak Morris chair. Child’s commode chair. Nursing rocker. Wooden kitchen chairs. Organ stool. Antique side table w/ drawer. D-end & small parlour tables. Walnut plant stand. Hall tree. East Lake marble top dresser. School desk. Wringer washer. Tub stand. Wooden clothes dryer. Scrub board. Copper boiler. Sad iron. Treadle sewing machine. Washstands. Blanket box. Metal file cabinet. Mantle clock. Tole & treenware. Candy container. Cast skillet. Agateware. Tin breadmaker. Wooden egg crates. Blower Mfg Co. egg scales. Milk bottles & carriers. Milk cans. Butter prints & ladles. Cast nut cracker. Cheese boxes. Several antique tin toys & games. Early set of firedogs. Crocks & churns (1 Odessa crock). Numerous vintage prints. Records. Top hat. Partial sets of flatware. China c/saucers. Inuit ulus. Silver coins. 2 partial toilet sets. Lanterns & coal oil lamps. 2 fencing swords. Collectible yard sticks. Ornate canes. Vintage typewriter. Sleigh bells. Vintage games & books. Vintage Pittsburgh Twp. Fire Depart’t uniforms. Army regimental crop. 2 matching LaZee Boy recliner chairs. Elec. lift-recliner chair. 2 door fridge. Everyday dishes & many other articles too numerous to mention…… Take your pick…..Restore the Camina Farmstead which would perfectly suit an active family in the 21st century paired w/ the traditional style & details of a vintage home. Or, enjoy country living on a 40 acre farm. Or, build-to-suit on your 45 acre parcel. Bring a lawnchair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate. All properties will be sold @ 11 am @ #1380 John F. Scott Rd. Terms on Chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering
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There I sat, as I did every Sunday, in the same pew, in the same row, in the same church. Only a calamity of the highest order would keep us away from the Lutheran Church in Northcote on a Sunday morning. And it was always an ordeal for me. Goodness knows, I tried my best to understand what the minister was talking about, but as usual, I had no idea what he was saying. His very voice sent chills up my spine. I couldn’t understand why. When he came to visit, I wasn’t the least bit frightened of him, but everything changed when he came swooping down past our pew leading the choir, which that day consisted of one man and two women, all of whom had seen better days. But one thing you could say for them, they were loyal. Never missing a Sunday. Once the minister lumbered up to the pulpit, he paused, scanned the entire church, and I was absolutely sure when his eyes lit on me, he knew I was scared out of my wits. I won-
dered if my fright had something to do with his flowing robes, since my brother Emerson whose imagination was many notches above mine, said they reminded him of a huge black vulture getting ready to swoop down on us. His voice thundered through the church, and his face got redder and redder, and soon great beads of sweat began running onto his black robe. But I had to pay attention, because soon he would send us children off to Sunday School. And the woman who taught us, it was rumoured, could recite the bible cover to cover, and she would be waiting for us, with her arms folded in such a way, that she reminded me of a praying mantis. We scrunched down on little red painted chairs, and I knew exactly what would happen next. She would ask us what the message was from the minister. And of course, I would have no idea. I would purposely go into a coughing fit in the hope she would bypass me and go onto one of the other poor souls waiting to be grilled on what it meant to be a Christian. Thankfully the questions would end, and the teacher would begin the lesson, which had everything to do with being a better person. We were told we had to pray a lot. Well, that was no ordeal for me. Not only did we say our prayers kneeling at Mother’s knee before we went
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something new from an experienced naturalist,” Capovilla said. “It’s just a different take on biodiversity and learning things about the wilderness … You can learn something from everybody.” To complement their already bigger and better BioBlitz experience, Wintergreen Studios has invited selection of experts to lead workshops ranging from interactive musical activities and natural art installations, to learning about birds, bird calls, foraging and getting up close and personal with some interesting amphibians. Like the BioBlitz in general, the workshops are open to anyone of any age. “We try to kind of have a little something for everybody,” Capovilla said. “Especially this year, because it’s five days, we wanted to jam pack it full of nature workshops, and we have arts workshops this year … so you get a little taste of everything.” Participants needn’t register for the Land Art BioBlitz in advance, and are encouraged to stop by Wintergreen Studios at any time throughout the five-day event. Capovilla advises participants to wear long pants with high socks to tuck them into, and to bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Because of the nature of the reserve, repellents containing DEET are not to be used on the property, but Capovilla said there are a number of natural and essential oils that can be quite effective in warding off insects, ticks and other
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WHAT IS CREATIVE KIDS? With this being the launch of our first annual Creative Kids publication, we would like to extend a special thank you to all those who participated. We at The Kingston Heritage and The Frontenac Gazette couldn’t have been more pleased with the positive response and support of the local schools, teachers and businesses. As parents ourselves, with 18 children of our own, the staff at the Kingston Metroland office recognize the value in sharing our experience and fostering interest in our industry among the youth of Kingston and Frontenac. With over 20 local businesses and multiple classes from both school boards taking part, we are enthusiastically presenting our first edition of Creative Kids filled with the work of local children from Grade 4-8. Creative Kids offered students an opportunity to try their hand at advertisement design. With all the wonderful artwork submitted by students; some submitting more than one, the businesses then had the painstaking task of selecting their favourite to print in this publication. Many of the businesses have all the submitted artwork on display so please stop by and look at all the work the students submitted. As a father myself, I am very proud of this project, and see it as a phenomenal example of business and community working together to enrich the educational experience for the children in our area. I am especially grateful to Kelly from Pizza Pizza at 730 Hwy 15 for providing pizza parties to all the participating classrooms, and to Brian at the Gardiners Road Staples location for providing a special gift for all our featured artists. More than 400 students’ submitted ads for consideration and businesses were wowed by the results of their hard work. Work on the second edition of Creative Kids is already underway. Teachers who would like their class to be involved can email orose@metroland.com Space will be limited so don’t miss out.
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How to get and keep your finances in order In 2015, analysts with the Government Accountability Office found that the average American between the ages of 55 and 64 had accrued roughly $104,000 in retirement savings, a shockingly low figure that would make it very difficult for men and women nearing retirement to maintain their quality of life into their golden years. Things don’t look much better north of the border, where the 2015 Global Investor Pulse Survey from the asset management firm BlackRock found that the average Canadian in the same age group had amassed an average of just $125,000. While many people fear retiring with small nest eggs, that fear has apparently not been enough to inspire men and women to commit to saving more money for their golden years. But retirement saving is essential, especially since life expectancies are rising. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, global life expectancies at birth are expected to rise to 76 years by the mid-21st century. That’s a far cry from the mid-20th century, when global life expectancy from birth was roughly 48 years. Longer life expectancies mean men and women will have to find ways to make their money last throughout their retirement. The earlier adults figure out how to keep their finances in order, the more money they will have when the time comes to retire. The following are a handful of strategies men and 2
women can employ to rein in their finances in the hopes of saving more for retirement. • Review your finances at least once per month. Hectic schedules or fear of the financial unknown make it easy for adults to ignore their finances for long stretches of time. But adults should review their financial situation at least once per month, examining how they are spending their money and if there are any ways to cut costs and redirect dollars going out into their retirement accounts. Redirecting as little as $100 per month into a retirement account can add up to a substantial amount of money over time. • Pay monthly bills immediately. Many adults receive monthly bills for utilities, rent/mortgage, phone, and television/Internet. If you have the money in your account, pay these bills the moment you receive them. Doing so is a great way to avoid overspending on other items, such as dining out or shopping trips, and then finding yourself scrambling to pay bills come their due dates. Once all the monthly bills have been paid and you have deposited money into your savings/ retirement accounts, then you can spend any leftover money on nights out on the town or new clothes if you feel the need. • Buy only what you can afford. It sounds simple, but many adults would have far more in their retirement accounts if they simply avoided buying items they cannot afford. According to a 2015
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Harris Poll conducted on behalf of NerdWallet, the average credit card debt per indebted American household in 2015 was $15,762.07. Adults who want to get their finances in order and start saving more for retirement should put the plastic away and only make purchases with cash or debit cards that take money directly out of
their bank accounts once the card is swiped. • Downsize. Downsizing is another way to free up more money for retirement savings. Empty nesters can save money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment. Drivers who no longer need room for the whole family can downsize from SUVs or minivans to smaller, more fuel-
efficient vehicles. Adults also may be able to downsize their entertainment, switching from costly cable packages to basic plans or cutting the cord entirely and subscribing to more affordable streaming services. Getting a grip on spending can help adults save more for retirement and ensure their golden years are not compromised by lack of funds.
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Ever dream of owning your own park? This stately 2450 sq ft 2 storey Westwoods home backs onto Woodbine Park with gorgeous sunsets & beautiful views without the maintenance! Walking distance to 5 schools & parks, shopping this is your family’s dream come true with room for everyone to have their own space. Featuring hardwood and ceramic floors on main level, large front living room currently being used as a den, separate dining room, renovated modern kitchen with cathedral ceilings, skylights, granite counters, eating bar open to breakfast nook, patio doors to deck overlooking the park, main floor family room with gas fireplace, extra 2pc bath, main floor laundry room. Upstairs has 4 spacious bedrooms, large main bath, master has walk in closet & jacuzzi ensuite. The lower level entertainment space has pool table, rec room with another gas fireplace, full bathroom plus a den. Updates since 2009 are kitchen, furnace, c/air, garage doors, most windows. MLS #17603401 $524,900
Beautiful 2 storey family home in Arbour Ridge featuring vaulted ceilings in the foyer, hardwood flooring on main level, main floor den, 2pc bath, main floor laundry, open concept eat in kitchen with patio doors to large fenced yard, lovely bright great room with gas fireplace. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms, main bathroom has soaker tub & separate shower. The lower level is finished with rec room, another den plus a 4pc bathroom. MLS #17603617 $329,900
Enjoy affordable waterfront living in Seeley’s Bay area & explore all that the Rideau system has to offer! Over 430 ft of wf & lots of privacy, this bungalow w/walkout basement has so much to offer. Featuring hardwood & ceramic flooring, cathedral ceilings, open concept layout w/great waterviews. 2 bedrms up, master suite has walk in closet & 3pc ensuite. Mn flr laundry, woodstove insert in living rm, patio doors to lg deck. The lower level is finished w/2 more bedrms, 3pc bathrm, rec rm w/woodstove & terrace door to lower deck, level lot to the water w/dock overlooking the bay. There’s also a lg workshop/storage utility rm in the basement w/double doors to the outside. Metal roof 2014, new water softener, everything redone in 2001. MLS #17602736 $499,900
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All brick bungalow on a quiet crescent in Henderson Place, walking distance to schools, parks, Lakeshore pool. Featuring ceramic foyer, large living room with picture window, dining room, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms upstairs, updated main bathroom(2017), partially finished basement has large rec room with gas fireplace, updated 3pc bathroom(2015), laundry/storage room, gas furnace (2013), central air, new shingles(2017), some new windows & doors(2015), all new colonial doors & trim & freshly painted throughout. Nicely landscaped & ready for new owners! MLS #17603823 $269,900
Affordable townhome in Amherstview (with no condo fees) backing onto the parkand walking distance to Lake Ontario. Featuring large eat in kitchen, spacious living room with patio door to deck, fenced yard. Extra 2pc bath on main level, 3 bedrooms upstairs & a full unfinished basement ready to make it your own. Updates include shingles 2016, windows 2003, dishwasher 2017, gas hookup for stove & dryer. All appliances are included and there is a single car garage with opener. MLS #17603397 $196,000
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Family Delight! Single family home with garage on a quiet crescent walking distance to the Cat Centre, school, parks. Featuring spacious renovated eat in kitchen with granite countertops & ceramic backsplash, main floor family room addition with gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, separate dining room or living room with patio doors to beautiful deck overlooking fenced yard, extra 2pc on main level, 3 generous size bedrooms upstairs, master has walk thru to main bath, nicely finished rec room downstairs with hobby area & sink, extra 3 pc bath, plus large storage room under addition. Updates in the last 10 years include shingles, many windows, furnace, central air, kitchen & bathrooms. MLS #17603393 $299,900
Host a successful open house When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which invites prospective buyers to tour the property. Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a well-planned open house can help sellers generate numerous offers in a single day. Whether working with a realtor or listing homes on their own, homeowners can follow a few simple tips to ensure their open house is a success. • Generate publicity online. Nowadays many prospective home buyers do the bulk of their research via their computers and devices. By advertising their open houses online, sellers have the potential to reach a wide array of buyers. Many real estate agents employ sites such as Zillow. com and Trulia.com to promote open houses and showcase properties, so sellers can make sure their agents are taking advantage of these wildly popular sites. Some even allow sellers to list their homes on apps that buyers can peruse on their smartphones. • Generate publicity in traditional ways as well. Traditional publicity should not be overlooked when promoting an open house. A $5 “Open House” lawn sign is an effective and inexpensive way to attract buyers who are driving through desirable neighborhoods looking for their next homes. While the Internet is a valuable resource to promote your open house, the sheer volume of online listings can
make it hard to reach potential buyers. A traditional lawn sign and a listing in your local newspaper are budget-friendly promotional opportunities that can generate interest in your open house. • Invite your neighbors. Neighbors can be great salesmen for your home and the community where you live. Invite friendly neighbors to your open house and encourage them to chat with prospective buyers. Buyers will appreciate neighbors’ firsthand knowledge about the community, and their friendliness can help to create a strong first impression that increases buyer interest in your home. • Consider some changes to your home decor. When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers. • Leave the hosting to the professionals. Unless you’re selling the home on your own, resist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions. When hosting an open house, sellers can take several steps to make their homes more appealing to buyers. Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, May 25, 2017
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Making a family move easier Whether or not to relocate can be a difficult decision. Sometimes such decisions are borne out of necessity when a parent is relocated by his or her company. Other times it is a personal reason to try out a new neighborhood or upgrade to a larger home. Whatever the reason is behind a move, it can take some time to adjust to both the idea of moving and the new living space — especially for children who may seem disconnected from the decision. The following tips can make the transition a little easier for families. Talk about it Do not blindside children with a move. Begin having conversations as a family as soon as the possibility of moving arises. Involve the children in some of the decisions. Ask about the features they want to see in their new home. Explain that people, be it prospective buyers, real estate agents or movers, will be visiting your current home and that this may be a little disruptive. Talk about the reasons for the move, such as a new job or that the family has outgrown the space. Kids can process much more than many adults give them credit for.
these the first items that are unpacked upon moving into the new house. Use the agent as a resource Many real estate agents live in the towns where they make their living. Find out if the agent can set up a meet-and-greet or if he or she knows of any clubs or leagues that suit your family’s interests. Making a few introductions ahead of time will give children and adults some familiar faces on their first days in their new home. Families shouldn’t shy away from making their own introductions as well. Knocking on a few neighbors’ doors and letting them know a new family is coming to the street can pave the way for familiarity and friendships. Stay in touch Encourage children to stay in touch with their current friends. Video chat enables kids to see and speak with peers. When things settle after the move, arrange for a surprise play date where children can introduce their old friends to newer ones.
Discuss any concerns Children may have concerns about the move that differ from adults’. Many of these may pertain to fears about making new friends or coursework at a new school. Let them voice their opinions. Removing some of the mysteries by visiting schools or local hangouts before the move is made can assuage some fears.
Stick to a routine One of the ways to breed familiarity is to stick to the same routine. If a big Sunday family dinner was the norm, continue the tradition in your new home. Wake in the morning and go to bed at the same time. According to Vanessa Lapointe, a registered psychologist in Surrey, British Columbia, structure and routine are key for children. Try to focus on one new thing at a time to minimize stress.
Create some familiarity Set aside boxes or bins that will house kids’ toys or things that the family recognizes. These may include photographs, games, throw blankets, or the creature comforts of home. Make
Moving can be exciting and scary at the same time. Children may be anxious about the process, but families can work together to iron out the kinks and settle into their news homes successfully.
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$470,000 Perfect match of elegant living combined with tremendous business opportunities. Zoned both residential /commercial, this property offers a host of opportunities for a home based business or just enjoy the meticulously updated home and parklike yard with beautiful gardens surrounding the peaceful patio & deck areas. Wheelchair accessible 2 bedroom, 2 ½ baths house features hardwood in living/dining rooms, bedroom areas and office. Gas fireplaces. Updated kitchen. Main floor office with convenient separate entrance for customers. Tastefully finished basement. Separate garage, workshop, and storage areas. Large paved parking lot. The C3 zoning allows for a variety of business applications. Call today. MLS# 360891538
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• Selling AS IS Condition • This home needs major renovations • 4 br, 2 bath, 1612 sq feet Backs onto Park • MLS®
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IN-LAW SUITE! 130 ISLANDVIEW DR. AMHERSTVIEW • Custom built with Full Legal In-law Suite on lower level • Separate entrance for the Income minded buyer • The 4 bdrm main house is spectacular with modern design! • Open concept main floor with gourmet kit/custom cabinetry. Arnold Campbell • Large master suite w/walk in closet & full ensuite. Sales Rep • 2nd level provides 3 more bdrms, family room & full bath Direct: 613-329-8144 • MLS # 451312409 • $513,900
CELL: 613-532-6661 OFFICE: 613.546.8885 EXT 210 EMAIL: Orose@metroland.com
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