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Walk this way: Pedestrians get mandatory right-ofway at two Kingston road crossings

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Guitarist Doug Rappoport and Edgar Winter (left) along with Jarekus Singleton (inset) headlined the 20th annual Limestone City Blues Festival in Market Square behind Kingston City Hall Aug. 25 to 28. Photos/Mark Bergin

News – One important word is changing at two of Kingston’s crosswalks this fall.

Instead of being a ‘courtesy’ stop for motorists, they will become a ‘legal’ crossover for pedestrians.

The city has never before had mid-block crosswalks that legally require motorists and cyclists to stop for pedestrians - until now.

“As a result of recent changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, we now have the ability to install new types of legal crosswalks in the City that will increase the level of safety for pedestrians,” said Deanna Green, manager of the traffic division.

The revised provincial law gives municipalities more flexibility to install legal crosswalks that don’t require flashing lights for traffic control, just proper signage and road markings to allow pedestrians to cross on demand. Officials say the law, updated as of Jan. 1, 2016, allows the city to install legal crosswalks at locations that are not controlled by traffic signals, stop signs or yield signs on roads with relatively low speeds and low traffic volumes.

“The law will apply to these new types of pedestrian crossovers in municipalities that choose to install them,” stated the ministry of transportation’s website.

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Walk this way: Pedestrians get mandatory right-of-way at two Kingston road crossings So far, only two mid-block crosswalks will be converted into mandatory stopping zones beginning in September; Rideau Street in front of Rideaucrest seniors home and King Street in front of Kingston General Hospital.

“These crosswalks are different than courtesy crossings because pedestrians will have the right of way and motorists and cyclists must stop,” Green explained.

City crews are currently in the process of installing signage and pavement markings at the two crosswalks where motorists will have to yield to pedestrians crossing the road. The new law also requires motorists to stop in all

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News – Downtown Kingston’s second largest parking garage is slated to undergo a big facelift starting in early September.

The city will spend $1.1 million to repair the Hanson parking garage at 105 Brock Street.

“The project, contracted to Heritage Restoration Inc., is expected to last until late November 2016, and then after a winter break, re-start in spring 2017,” said a report by Denis Leger, commissioner of corporate and emergency services.

This will cause several months of inconvenience for motorists who will lose almost half of the parking spaces in the 272-space structure.

“The garage will remain open most of the time, however, up to 120 parking spaces will be out of commission at any one time,” according to a city news release.

In addition, officials say the entire parking garage will be closed after Thanksgiving for approximately four weeks. This is due to repairs which will completely obstruct the entry, exit or interior travel ramps.

The city says alternate parking is available at the Robert Bruce Garage at Bagot and Brock Streets or in the Chown garage further up Brock Street.

The four-storey Hanson garage, constructed in the 1960s, is showing its age.

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In addition to repairing the concrete structure, the Hanson garage will also get new self-harm barriers installed around the perimeter.

Mayor Bryan Paterson says council agreed to spend the extra money to help vulnerable people.

“There was an appetite around the council table to be able to address this An image of what the Hanson Garage will look like post repairs. in a pro-active way.”

The city was iniing garage as part of the Homestead hi-rise project, tially going to wait a few more years to undertake the subject to council approving the Homestead developrepairs and safety improvements but decided to fast- ment. track the work this year due to the potential loss of The city is also planning to rehabilitate the nearby hundreds of municipal parking spaces in other areas 450-space Chown parking garage and 101-space of the downtown.

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News – From sailing and rowing to learning to lawn bowl, local programs that engage the public in fitness and healthy activity received a funding boost last month, thanks to the provincial government.

On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Ontario government announced a $34,225 investment for programs in Kingston that help people “get active, stay fit and lead healthier lives,” according to a press release from local MPP, Sophie Kiwala. The investment was made through the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, which has supported 129 local, regional and provincial organizations with $7.2 million in funding so far this year.

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The Wolfe Island Boat Club’s ‘WIBC Row and Sail Away Summer Project’ received $6,638 to deliver programming in both sailing and rowing, focusing on engaging children, youth and seniors on Wolfe Island in the sports.

Kingston Partners for a Safe Community received $12,167 for ‘Paddle Safe Kingston’ clinics, which educate children and adults with on-water skills and best practices to stay safe while on or near the water.

Kingston Gets Active received $14,400 to promote and expand physical activities for over 6,000 participants through partnerships with 13 different Kingston organizations

For the Wolfe Island Boat Club (WIBC), the funding has helped to deliver many of their programs for children and youth this summer, including their new after school program, explained Nicole Clark, treasurer for the WIBC. “We made an effort to expand our programming to include more young children and more senior adults in our rowing program. With the added support [through the province], we were able to staff these programs and offer them to the

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Kingston’s massive Hip concert ‘night to remember’: Mayor

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News – Kingston’s mayor says the city showed the nation that it can hold a street party for all the right reasons.

Mayor Bryan Paterson says he’s very pleased Kingston was able to help deliver a memorable evening to fans of The Tragically Hip – including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – many of whom made the pilgrimage here from across Canada.

“It was a spectacular event. It was a night to remember,” the mayor beamed in the days following the historic concert.

An estimated crowd of more than 25,000 converged downtown – many standing shoulder to shoulder in front of a large outdoor viewing screen in Springer Market Square - to witness what could be the Hip’s final performance. Some described the warm August 20 evening as the biggest sanctioned street party in the city’s history, one that also thrust Kingston into the national spotlight.

The nearly three-hour commercialfree concert reached 11.7 million Canadians - one third of the country’s population - through the CBC’s television, radio and social media platforms.

About four million watched the broadcast on television, according to the public broadcaster.

The Hip wrapped up their monthlong Man Machine Poem tour in the city where it all started. The night was marked with tributes and tears in the band’s hometown following the terminal cancer diagnosis of lead singer Gord Downie.

The mayor says the overall mood of celebrating the band’s accomplishments mixed with heartfelt support for Downie kept the crowds well behaved.

“What impressed me the most was the atmosphere. It was celebratory. Everybody was there for the right reason.

As a result that made even a very large crowd much easier to manage.”

Paterson says months of planning went into the evening, which involved closing the square and the streets around it to give fans a free public venue to watch the live stream broadcast of the Hip’s concert from the nearby, sold out Rogers K-Rock Centre.

Paterson says he briefly popped into the arena to watch some of the performance before heading back to the square behind City Hall to check in with organizers. “I was very pleased with how everything came together.

We had a whole team of people working behind the scenes - police, paramedics, fire and other emergency services.”

He says Kingston has proven it can host sanctioned street parties in a safe and responsible manner – a far cry from the city’s oft-cited national reputation of responding to rowdy off-campus parties on Aberdeen Street during past Homecoming weekends.

“This event made it clear that we can step up to the occasion when the opportunity presents itself. It was very clear we were very able and willing to invite the nation into our community for such a big event.”

Taxpayers invested $150,000 to organize the outdoor viewing party, including the cost of a production company to set up the large LED viewing screen and colourful lighting around the square.

The dazzling light display that lit up walls surrounding the square was just for one night, but it may soon become a long-term fixture. Councillors recently invested $250,000 to have simi-

The crowd in Market Square on Aug. 20. Mandy Marciniak/Metroland lar, permanent multi-purpose lighting installed around City Hall in time for Canada’s 150th birthday next July.

The mayor says the city stayed within the approved $150,000 budget, adding the one night investment was money well spent to showcase the city to the rest of Canada while providing a significant boost to local tourism. Hotels, restaurants and pubs were packed for the weekend, and some pubs reported sales during the Hip night far exceeded any other occasion of the year including St. Patrick’s Day.

“I was meeting people from all over the country and around the world all day that day. Everyone I spoke with was impressed with our city and enjoyed their time here. I think it was a good way to show that we are a great city,” Paterson added.

He says it made sense for the Hip’s hometown to host a public celebration of the band that has meant so much to the community through its artistic and charitable contributions.

Kingston proclaimed August 20 as The Tragically Hip Day. “We’re

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EDITORIAL Hip concert one of those iconic moments in Canadian (musical) history

Column — Cudos to the CBC for broadcasting the Tragically Hip’s final concert. That was just plain cool guys and it’s exactly what a national broadcaster should do.

The promoters banning legitimate local photogs was a slug move, but that’s another column.

I should point out that I’m not that big a Hip fan, but I enjoyed the concert nonetheless. The guys were on their game and they played the three songs I wanted to hear them play, Poets, Bobcaygeon and New Orleans is Sinking.

(It was probably too much to hope for that they’d cover Lightfoot’s Black Day in July like they did on the Tribute album).

But for even the most casual of Hip listeners, there are few Canadians who won’t acknowledge their place in rock history. They’re in the conversation regardless of what criteria you want to

use for defining significance.

Just where The Tragically Hip fit, however, is a matter of much conjecture.

Leaving aside Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Jeff Healey and Gordon Lightfoot as solo performers (although Lightfoot always has a good band with him, with Red Shea, Terry Clements, Rick Haynes, John Stockfish and others), where do The Hip fit?

There are those who would like to put The Hip in the stratus-tier with The Band, Rush, The Guess Who, BTO, Trooper, The Barenaked Ladies and Steppenwolf. I’m not one of them.

But on the other hand, they’re definitely a notch above bands like Crowbar, April Wine, The Good Brothers, The Sadies, Lighthouse, Our Lady Peace, A Foot In Coldwater, The Tea Party, Arcade Fire, The Grapes of Wrath, Chilliwack, Max Webster, Triumph, Doug and the Slugs or Downchild.

Where The Hip most likely fit is in that very crowded field of not-quitesuperstars-but-still-pretty-damn-good that includes Blue Rodeo, Beau Dommage, Five Man Electrical Band, Cow-

boy Junkies, Great Big Sea, Men Without Hats, Rough Trade.

There are a few other Canadian bands that should probably be included in this tier like Nickelback (don’t laugh, they’ve sold more albums than Rush), or Loverboy, but damn, they just aren’t as cool as the other bands mentioned, regardless of how many albums they’ve sold.

But getting back to The Hip, they are something that very few bands ever achieve — they are unique.

When a Hip tune comes on the radio, Gord Downie’s voice is unmistakable, as is the vibe and sound of the band. They use the same band lineup as The Stones and clearly there are R.E.M. influences in both sound and style. But The Hip are The Hip and they’re not derivative of anybody.

A lot of this probably comes from having blues roots (if memory serves they started out as a blues band back in the ’80s). But a lot of it probably comes from Eastern Ontario roots as well. Let’s face it, we’re all a bunch of independent cusses who are going to do things our way regardless of what anybody else says. The Hip are no different in that respect.

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Welcoming back a student-filled Kingston Editorial – September in Kingston: There’s nothing quite like it. There’s an influx of traffic, marked by a large presence of moving vans for a week or so, and then an influx of excitement and activity as students from Queen’s University, the Royal Military College of Canada and St. Lawrence College explore the city a celebrate their next stage of life.

It’s no secret that many Kingstonians, or ‘townies,’ as the students like to call us, fear the return of students like it’s some sort of viral outbreak. Complaints start with the groups of young adults that take to the streets, often in matching T-shirts and some kind of face paint, and those complaints hardly end with the constant stream of pedestrians stepping out in front of traffic and causing near-heart-attacks amongst those who drive here regularly.

Many Kingstonians avoid the campus areas for just such reasons, and even more complain of the late-night revelry and increased presence of red Solo cup refuse often associated with the student population.

What many forget or fail to see during this unique time of year is just how important these students are to Kingston.

With approximately 85 per cent of students coming from outside the Kingston area, the thousands of ‘kids’ our post-secondary institutions deliver to our doorstep bring a lot to the Limestone City – and not just in the form of Ikea furnishings and increased empties to recycle.

The students of Kingston are crucial to the economy of this city. Our stores and restaurants benefit from a marked increase in revenue, and the students spearhead countless fundraisers, which often give directly to community organizations and charities.

But beyond that, the students bring a fresh perspective, and energy that brightens the city through the darker months, and, most importantly, an opportunity for the city to benefit from the brilliant minds eagerly taking in some of the best post-secondary education our country has to offer.

With a little luck and a lot of work on our end, Kingston can retain some of these academics and entrepreneurs, bringing and keeping new and innovative businesses and organizations here in the city. We live on the cusp of these students starting their professional lives, and how we treat and appreciate them can truly change this city for the better‌ if we take the time to think about the big picture as opposed to defaulting to our ‘I can’t wait for June’ attitudes.

So next time a student knocks on your door asking you to contribute to their cause, or steps into the street causing you to miss a green light on your way to work remember this: Every adult was young once, and the student before you may be your future accountant or the one who finds the cure for cancer. That’s no joke, and it’s certainly not something we should complain about.

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Move the agricultural fair to the countryside Jeff Scott THE COUNTRYSIDE VIEW The Kingston and District Fall Fair is 186 years old and it looks it. The good old days when farmers brought in their best dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs and chickens to judge the best for breeding is long gone. Farmer’s wives brought in quilts, vegetables, preserves and pies for judging as well.

The fall fair was the social event of the year and a time to celebrate a successful harvest. They still show livestock at the fair but the breeding is done by large corporations like EastGen, the farm operations have become million dollar businesses and the wives are either working on the farm or have careers of their own in the City.

Most people now think that the Fair is actually the midway and the demolition derby. They aren’t even aware that there are farm animals around, even though the odd smells and sounds were evident. The agricultural barns located in the corner of the Memorial Centre grounds are old and in poor shape and one barn is so derelict that it has just been condemned. The City tax payers have now been stuck with a $30,000 bill to put up a temporary cattle barn and to repair the grandstand. Topping this expense off is the problem that the midway and the derby rip up the grass on the ball diamonds which must be repaired every year. All of these problems for a fair that only lasts three days per year, leaving the buildings vacant and vandal prone for the rest of the year. This is a sad state for a once proud agricultural fair.

The future of the fair does not look good and some drastic changes are desperately needed. The City put aside land out at Grass Creek Park as a possible relocation site for the fair. This would have worked well with the woodworking museum and the sheep dog tri-

als, but city dwellers complained that it is too far away. Fortunately there is a better piece of land that the city also owns which is located just north of the 401 up Division Street hill. This open site on the west side of the road from the drive-in is a great piece of vacant farmland known as the Knox Farm. If the fair were moved there it would be an easy drive, walk or bike ride from the city and you could even see the midway from Counter Street.

The city uses this incredible site for dumping snow in the winter.

Since the City owns both the present fair site and the Knox Farm, it would be easy to trade sites and move the fair out to the countryside where it belongs yet still be easily accessible to urban folk as well.

A new fair should have buildings built in such a way that they can be used for different uses and that could be rented out to help to pay for the upkeep and expense of the grounds. This is exactly what the Ancaster Fair did. They sold their site in the west end of Hamilton and moved to a new location just outside of the city. They built multi-use buildings for the fair and they rent out the halls for weddings, meetings and parties. They rent out the larger buildings for trade shows, wedding shows, cat shows and my favourite, Veggie Fest. This change has turned this fair into a going concern for both the rural and urban residents.

Fall fairs across the province are a mainstay of rural life. Many of them have changed with the times and they are thriving. They still have the agricultural component but they have become fall festivals and rural lifestyle shows as well. The Kingston and District Fall Fair needs to make some serious changes so that it can continue to enrich the lives of the folks who live in both the rural and the urban parts of the City of Kingston and they should do this by moving to a new and rejuvenated site just up the road in the country.

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2) Airport Expansion The planned $16 million Norman Rogers Airport expansion of the north-south runway and passenger terminal continues to cause turbulence among some councillors. The city has already budgeted the money, but many still question whether there’s been a full council debate on the merits of the project given recent public concerns over the increased noise and plane traffic. The upcoming award of a final contract to undertake the work may, once again, lead some councillors to question the lofty expense, especially over the need to lengthen the runway from 5,000 to 6,000 feet, and the lack of concrete evidence that an expansion could actually bring in new carriers, lower fares and more passengers.

3) Downtown Hi-Rises The proposal to construct three residential hirises in the downtown core remains a sore point for many residents, even though councillors haven’t yet decided which height is right. IN8 Developments and Homestead Land Holdings both want to exceed maximum heights for their condo and apartment towers on Queen Street, sparking calls for the city to stick to its Official Plan that limits hi-rise development to protect the downtown’s low-rise heritage nature. City planners are currently collecting input on potential trade-offs that could allow IN8’s revised 15-storey condo/ parking structure atop the old Capitol movie theatre in exchange for community benefits such as

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4) Arena Management So far, this topic has been sealed behind closed doors through two council meetings this summer, so any discussion at this point is just speculation. But councillors may be getting a briefing on future options over who will run the Rogers K-Rock Centre. SMG Canada ULC’s five-year contract to manage the city-owned arena is due to expire at the end of 2017. The contract was subject to an open bidding process in 2012; SMG topped Global Spectrum’s bid with a guaranteed annual payment to the city of $700,000 whether the venue breaks even or not. Despite an impressive list of entertainment, expanded non-musical uses of the arena and more spectator-friendly initiatives, SMG continues to reach into its own pocket to subsidize annual profit shortfalls to meet its contractual obligations. At some point, councillors must decide whether to renew the contract with SMG or hold another competitive bidding process.

5) KEDCO Revamp The much-touted overhaul of the city’s economic development corporation seems to have fallen off the radar this summer, but it’s sure to return as a transition committee is struck to figure out ways to implement council-approved recommendations. Chief among them is to carve KEDCO into two separate entities – one for economic development and one for tourism – but with more strings attached to city council, which pays the bills, when it comes to reporting results.

KEDCO’s makeover is also expected to include a new name and address that’s closer to the public, rather than its current off-the-beaten-path offices in Innovation Park.

6) Budget Talks Councillors will hold special meetings in November to finalize the 2017 operating budget amid concerns expressed by senior managers that property taxes may have to rise more than in previous years to cover inflationary and other expenses. They will be under increased pressure to implement new priorities while making sure homeowners can afford the bills. The 2016 budget hiked taxes by 2.5 percent, or $80 a year more for the average-size house. That’s $80 this year, added to the extra $80 in 2015, plus a further $80 in 2014 and, well, you get the picture about affordability.

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In response to Bill Hutchins’ article on Capitol condo height In response to Bill Hutchins’ article on the Capitol condo height and Mayor Paterson’s comments about trading height restrictions for other amenities: The Toronto developer’s Capitol condo building is not in keeping with the scale of the historic downtown area. Anna Lane fits right into the streetscape nicely, but 18 storeys is a huge mistake; a nine-storey building would be more suitable in scale.

We know how the game has played out over the years with Kingston city council, planning department and developers asking for more storeys initially and then when citizens complained the developer would accept a lesser number of storeys, which is what they wanted in the first place.

Now, Homestead Landholdings wants the taxpayers to pay for the brown field elimination on the lands they own along Queen Street to build three massive towers which would be all you would see coming into the historic old downtown. It will totally destroy the scale of the current streetscape.

We the citizens are asking our councillors and our planning department to get behind preserving the architectural heritage of our historic down-

town. Please Mr. Smith we are asking you to consider giving something back to the city at this time. How about three very exclusive nine storey buildings in exchange for the removal of the brown field contamination and less of a burden on the taxpayer?

We would highly recommend that the Capitol tower be likewise limited to nine storeys.

Thank goodness that we have Jim Neill, Liz Schell, Rob Hutchison and Jeff McLaren on our city council, the only ones who see the tremendous value that architectural heritage brings to our increase in tourism and our status as the number one retirement city in Canada. However, we will lose big time if the Homestead buildings are allowed to destroy the historic entrance across the La Salle Causeway, past Fort Frontenac and into our downtown core with three massive towers.

The revenue and jobs that we receive from yearly increasing tourism to Canada’s First Capital and its magnificent old downtown will be severely impacted. Mayor Paterson and Kingston city council please remember that since the 1970’s many citizens fought to preserve historic buildings and to try and preserve the character of the FIRST CAPITAL OF CANADA.

A lot of Sydenham Ward persons “back in the day” myself included along with Lily Inglis, Helen Finley, Margaret Hughes, Bruce Downey, Nancy Foster, Margaret Angus, Bill Knapp and supporters from Queen’s like Professors Jennifer McKendry, Douglas Stewart and David McTavish helped to encourage the preservation of our archictectural heritage in the downtown core.

Somehow with the advent of Gardiner Church and the amalgamation, all that we fought for seems to have gone by the wayside. Europe has profited from preservation of its architectural heritage for decades regardless of cost and we need to start doing the same.

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“Whenever the bikes are brought out and the campers see us working, they’re always asking questions like ‘What’s that?’ and ‘What are you doing?’” said Carla Teixeira, a member of the Yellow Bike Action team that works on the bikes at the Y’s Bicycle Camp. “It’s really good to see youth being interested in what’s actually happening to their bikes, and how we’re fixing them up.”

Yellow Bike Action is a not-for-profit community group that recycles and maintains bicycles.

The group take unused and broken bikes, refurbish them, and offer them back to local cyclists of all ages at minimal cost. The group relies on both donations and the nominal income from bike sales to operate, explained James Mitchell, and that combined income also helps to provide the parts and products necessary for bike maintenance.

“Those donations and bike sales mean we can provide things like this free of charge,” Mitchell said as he installed new brake pads on a shiny pink and purple bike.

Mitchell also works with Yellow Bike Action, which remains open throughout the school year by appointment.

“When the kids watch and learn how to do these things themselves, it empowers them… You give them the set of skills, and it helps keep them mobile for the rest of their lives,” he said. “If they start young and they understand, then who knows – Maybe that’s one less person that needs a car when they’re older.”

For camper Jake Neuman, 11, learning about how his bike works and how to keep it working its best has been “pretty cool,” he said. Jake attended the Y’s Bicycle Camp for his second year in a row this summer, and the moment he got on his bike to demonstrate what he’s learned, a big smile broke across his face.

“I bike to school every now and then,” said Jake, who can re-chain his bike if the chain falls off the gears.“It’s a lot of fun at camp.”

Like Yellow Bike Action, the YMCA of Kingston relies on donors to ensure it is able to run the summer camp programs that it does.

“While donations don’t go directly to the summer camps, without our donors, we wouldn’t be able to offer these specialty camps at all,” explained Morgan Davis, coordinator of marketing and communications for the YMCA. “We are so thankful for our donors,” agreed Itliong, who has served as a Bicycle Camp counselor since the program started in 2011. “This is a really great camp, and it’s a lot of fun, too. I see how kids grow more confident as they learn and practice every day.”

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His works have been translated into more than 25 languages. He’s won or been nominated for just about every crime/thriller writer award that exists.

Two of Deaver’s works, A Maiden’s Grave and The Bone Collector have been made into feature-length films starring the likes of Denzel Washington.

Born near Chicago, Illinois, Deaver received his initial education in journalism, attending the University of Missouri. He followed this with a law degree from Fordham University in New York City.

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Retired NYPD detective Lincoln Rhyme works as a criminologist, one of the best in the field. The quirk: he’s a C4 quadriplegic, which means he moves nothing below his jaw (although one of his fingers regains slight movement).

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Deaver’s newest Rhyme/Sachs novel is The Steel Kiss. The criminologists must follow the tracks of a brilliant criminal who uses common products, from malfunctioning escalators to defibrillators and microwaves, as murder weapons.

The next in the series, The Hangman’s Waltz, won’t be released until April 2017. In this upcoming novel, the killings, which occur on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, are bizarre. The killer records the final breaths of each victim and

then uses a keyboard sampler to create surreal soundtracks that are posted on line. From these kinds of clues, Rhyme and Sachs have to search for clues to the identity and whereabouts of the killer.

The “problem” with many of Deaver’s books is my loss of sleep. This is not from fear so much as wanting to read on through many a night to find out what happens next. Deaver has truly mastered the skill of writing can’t-put-them-down novels.

Deaver says that he thinks it is his responsibility as a thriller writer to give his readers the most exciting roller coaster ride of a suspense story he can possibly think of. He explains that he spends most of his time during the early stages of a book sitting in a dark room and trying to think up a story line that will feature strong though possibly flawed heroes, sick and twisted bad guys, deadlines every few chapters, a short time frame for the entire story (eight to forty-eight hours), lots of surprising plot twists and turns, and plenty of cliff

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EMA LEE FASHIONS CELEBRATES THIRTEEN YEARS! The number thirteen may be unlucky to some but at Ema Lee Fashions it’s the very opposite. The store has grown into a flourishing, well known success!

The Main building was built in the 1850’s. It was once a hotel owned by Angus McDonald and in 1858 he opened the first post office in the village. It later became a general store and presently for the past thirteen years Ema Lee Fashions Ladies Clothing Store. Located seven kilometers north of Perth on Hwy 511 in the hamlet of Downtown Balderson.

clothing and they will soon be going on their next trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles to purchase their spring 2017 line. There is never a dull moment and this method of buying allows them to have such a wonderful, different The store is known far and selection of clothing. wide for its vast selection of People have often asked name brand swim suits which are carried in the store all Ms. Desjardine if she has ever year round, ladies apparel considered purchasing her and purses. They also carry a clothing on line instead of large selection of men’s shirts going through all of the work.

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McSweeney are the owners It’s really exciting to see the of the store. They focus on real variations of textures and Canadian made and U.S.A. designs, yes it is hard work, 16 Kingston Heritage - Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Local teens named finalists in WritersFest competition judges read through the entries, and whittle them down to the four finalists, Owens explained, and those finalists attend the News – With Kingston WritersFest fast WritersFest International Marquee, where approaching, four area teens are celebrat- this year’s final judge, author Lisa Moore, ing the acknowledgement of their talents will announce the winners and prizes.

This year’s local judges were Erin Folafter being named finalists in the festival’s ey, poet, blogger and arts enthusiast, Paul TeensWrite! competiton.

The competition, now in its seventh Schliesmann, journalist and non-fiction auyear, is open to students in grades nine thor, and Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang, author, poet through 12 throughout both the Algonquin and creative writing professor.

T h i s and Lakeshore year’s finalCatholic School ists work Board and the include Limestone Disboth poetry trict School and fiction, Board. Students touching on can submit poserious matetry, fiction or ters such as creative nonhomophobia fiction pieces on and internathe subject of their choosing, Mike Dean, 17, of FSS is one of four finalists tional war, and, this year, in this year’s TeensWrite! Creative Writing dream-like memories of the competition Competition. family, and drew approxipost-apocamately 100 entries, said Ann-Maureen Owens, education lyptic mysteries set in isolation.

Kingston’s Mike Dean of Frontenac manager for Kingston WritersFest.

“We want to stimulate more creative Secondary School (FSS) and Ava Waugh expression in young people, give them a of Kingston Collegiate Vocational Institute voice, encourage them to share their writ- (KCVI) took two of the finalist positions, with Briana Guimond of St. Theresa Cathing,” Owens said of the competition.

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For Dean, being named a finalist has an audience outside their teachers or classbeen a long time coming. An avid fiction mates.”

There are two constraints given to com- and essay writer, Dean has submitted enpetitors: Their entry must be 750 words or tries to the TeensWrite! competition since less, and they are given five words which his first year of high school. At the end of must be included in the piece. This year, his grade 11 year, Dean was summoned those words were ‘partial,’ ‘flutter,’ ‘bril- to his English teacher’s classroom and liant,’ ‘contact,’ and ‘inquisitive.’ Local thought nothing of it, assuming he would

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Dean, whose writing habits include finding the perfect piece of music to set an atmosphere for his stories, said that, while nerve-wracking, he’s looking forward to the moment the winners are announced.

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Upper Canada Village keeps history fresh This year, Upper Canada Village, and other attractions operated by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, features several new events and activities.

The summer season will be wrapping up over

the next month, and then Pumpkinferno, always spectacular, thrills visitors.

But before this summer season ends, there are still exciting events ongoing at the historical setting as well as at nearby sites.

These include The Robin’s Roost Treehouse at the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Skywood Eco Adventure.

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An eight zip line canopy tour takes you on an adventure through the treetops, over a limestone cliff face and 70 feet over the Jones Creek Marsh.

For smaller children, Treewalk Village opened a couple of weeks ago.

“Skywood has adventure courses for everyone nine and up,” said Susan Le Clair, Manager, Customer Service & Corporate Communications, St. Lawrence Parks Commission. “But there was nothing for youngsters under nine. That’s what Treewalk Village is all about. It’s for kids from three to eight years old. There are seven treehouses connected by ramps, bridges and walkways.

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Nearby, the Robin’s Roost Treehouse is exactly what it sounds like: a treehouse, but on a grand scale. It’s available for family rental for overnight visits.

“It’s a beautiful tree house up off the ground,” said Le Clair. “It has magnificent views. The tree grows right through the patio. There’s a deck with a spectacular view right on the river. There’s a private beach. It sleeps six people, and there’s a fridge and a two-burner stove, a propane barbecue, two beds and a futon. The treehouse just opened a couple of weeks ago.”

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If you’re looking for something new and unique in terms of accommodations, this fits the bill. Le Clair explained that it’s perfect for a family looking for a unique getaway.

“It gives you access to a bike path and you can cycle to Upper Canada Village or through the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

It comes with a pair of binoculars. There’s no better place to do some birdwatching.”

Horse Lovers’ Weekend The last major events upcoming for the summer season at Upper Canada Village are Horse Lovers Weekend and the Fall Fair.

The Horse Lovers’ Weekend runs on September 4, 5 and 6. This year Upper Canada Village celebrates 350 years since the Canadian Horse was introduced to North America, arriving in New France from the stables of Louis XIV. The Canadian horse, representative of breeds found on most eastern Ontario farms at the time of Confederation, acclimatized well to Canada The horse was also well-suited as a cavalry mount. Thousands were shipped to the USA during the American Civil War. At the beginning of the 20th century, few Canadian Horses were left.

By 1978, the Canadian horse was endangered, and Upper Canada Village began to breed them. Now there are 18 Canadian horses at the Village. In 2002, the Government of Canada declared the Canadian Horse the official horse of Canada. You’ll see these grand beasts at work at Upper Canada Village.

In addition, there are several horse

activities during Horse Lovers’ Weekend.

“There are 30 different horse partners from the horse community on site with their horses that weekend,” said Le Clair. “There will be demonstrations, a horse parade on Saturday and Sunday and a mock horse auction.”

Farrah Green, an expert in the Parelli method of training horses, will be travelling from Wyoming to the Village.

“Farrah Green is highly regarded in the horse community,” said Le Clair. “She uses natural horsemanship principles. She’ll be sharing her knowledge about the Parelli way of training and communicating with horses.”

1860s Fall Fair On September 17 and 18, the Village hosts its last major event of the summer, an 1860s Fall Fair Weekend and Quilt Show.

The Fall Fair uses 1860s fair categories and rules. The public is welcome to enter fine art, preserves, handwork, vegetables and other items typical of a mid-19th century fair.

“The Fall Fair is always a great opportunity to experience our gardens, which are just magnificent at that time of year,” said Le Clair. “There will be lots of vegetables and flowers on display. We’ll have 1860s games for families. There will also be music throughout the day on site.”

Pumpkinferno This year the park closes for the last two weeks of September as staff gears up for Pumpkinferno.

“We’ve ramped it up once again,” said Le Clair. “There are several new exhibits, and we are revamping the whole layout. Visitors

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will feel like it’s a brand new event. We definitely have some surprises in store. We’re also incorporating some new lighting elements. In the past we used one kind of lighting, but now we’re introducing several colours into the mix. It’s all expanded as we take a giant step into the future.”

For the past five years, Upper Canada Village has blown people away with the creative use of 6000 carved pumpkins. This year, they’ve added a thousand, so when you visit you’ll be looking at 7000 pumpkins.

“We’re looking at the greening of Pumpkinferno,” said Le Clair. “We incorporating some solar powered exhibits.”

Another new component of this year’s Pumpkinferno involves Dia de los Muertos.

The Hispanic celebration usually takes place on November 1, but Upper Canada Village will feature the festival throughout the month of October.

“We’ve got a display that surrounds the celebration of Dia de los Muertos,” said Le Clair. “That’s one that people are going to love. It incorporates a lot of artistry and colour. I think it is going to be a showstopper.”

She explained that there is also an exhibit called Jailhouse Rock.

“That’s going to be really fun,” she said. “It’s a nod to the fifties and the iconic music and celebrities of the era.”

Pumpkinferno runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday nights. Opening night is Sunday, October 1. Pumpkinferno closes on October 30. The park will also be open for Pumpkinferno on Thanksgiving Monday.

Winter Events Alight at Night will close out the year for Upper Canada Village. The popularity of the display of Christmas lights keeps building.

The event drew 49,500 people last year. One of my future columns will feature the popular winter festivities at Upper Canada Village, along with a new interactive experience at Fort Henry that Susan Le Clair said will be one of the most creative and inspiring family winter events in the province.

“I think it’s safe to say there is nothing like it in Ontario.”

I’ll share more on that later.

For information about Upper Canada Village and all the sites of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, visit uppercanadavillage. com and parks.on.ca.

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Kingston photographer takes top honours in Cataraqui Conservation Foundation photo contest

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Photographers have been capturing nature in all her wonders at parks for decades, but when it comes to showcasing nature›s beauty at its best, the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has some of the most picturesque spots to photograph wild-

life and scenic beauty, in south-eastern Ontario.

Amateur photographers have been busy snapping thousands of images in CRCA conservation areas across the region, with their favourites being entered in a photo contest celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation (CCF),

sponsored by Camera Kingston.

Judges had a difficult time choosing the winners from among the many photographs entered in three categories: activities and events, flora and fauna, and landscape.

A spectacular photo of a hummingbird moth captured overall honours for Kingston photographer John Lynn

Bell. A retired technical high school teacher, Bell began taking photographs as a teenager, about 60 years ago.

“I’ve been a member of the Kingston Field Naturalists for 50 years, as a bird watcher, and last year I became particularly interested in moths and insects,” says Bell. “Almost every day I would make a trip to the conserva-

tion area to observe the variety of birds and insects.”

Then one afternoon while walking along one of the trails, his Nikon D5500 over his shoulder, he came upon a very unusual insect.

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Amateur photographer John Lynn Bell took top honours in the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation 50th anniversary photo contest with his photo of a hummingbird moth. Rob Mooy photo

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His photo caught the judges’ eyes awarding him top honours in this prestigious photo contest.

“Winning was great,” adds Bell.

“I’m pleased to have validation from someone other than my family.”

“We were very pleased with the response to our contest and the quality of the photos,” explains Carol Murphy, CCF vice-president and photo contest organizer. “They truly represented the

beauty and diversity of the Cataraqui Regional Conservation Area.”

Murphy also commented that some of the photos were very inspiring.

“We were inspired by some of the wildlife shots to take a closer look next time we go for a hike. The hummingbird moth is a great example of the wonders that live in our area. It was also lovely to see people›s photos of themselves and their families enjoying the conservation areas in all seasons.”

Murphy also enjoyed learning more about the stories behind the photos.

“I especially enjoyed speaking with the winners and finding out the story behind of each of the photos. What impressed me was how proud they were of their photos and how much they all

enjoyed their time spent outdoors and in nature.”

A photograph of a skier at Lemoine Point, taken by Manfred Rupp, won first place in the activities category.

Tessy Waugh captured first in flora and fauna with her photo of a bull frog at Buck Lake, while Barry Hannah’s Little Cat marsh view image took first place honours in the landscape class.

The contest was established to celebrate the accomplishments and stewardship, over the past 50 years, of the CCF

through their commitment, generous support and timeless efforts by looking back through photographs of the public›s favourite memories (new or old) at one of the CRCA conservation areas.

“We are very pleased to announce that due to the response and interest in the contest and with Camera

Kingston›s generous support we hope to make this an annual event,” adds Murphy.

An exhibition of wining images and selected photographs is being planned for the Outdoor Centre. They can also be viewed on the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation website at http://www. cataraquiconservationfoundation.org/

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BEAT RELOCATION STRESS! WE WILL HELP YOU MOVE

Complimentary 1st Visit & Info Package • Help you sort and pack belongings • Disperse your unwanted items • Detailed move plan and moving day supervision

• Scale plan with furniture location in your new home • Unpack, remove boxes • Set up your new home as you like it

We also prepare your current home to sell for maximum return

Rearrangements

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FOR SALE

For sale. Mixed hardwood, 8’ lengths. Free delivery.

Tax included in price. Call 613-272-2520.

High-bush Blueberriespick your own or purchase picked from the gift store at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch in P e m b r o k e . www.blueberryranch.ca Great picking conditions.

Tel: 613-638-1288.

BUSINESS SERVICES Handyman-Need help with replacing sinks, taps, toilets, plumbing, and other odd jobs. Please call Albert at 613-374-2079.

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“GENETIC DESIGNS XII” SALE River Valley Polled Herefords 398 Embury Rd., Newburgh, ON

Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 - 5:30 P.M. Offering 60 lots of outstanding Polled Hereford seed stock; including proven females, top end bred heifers, choice show heifers for juniors and 4-H members, and herd sire prospects.

This offering is a cross section of the world’s leading genetics.

For information contact: Pauline Embury 613-378-6632 Donald Embury 613-328-9065 Cattle Office 613-378-2701

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Retired show horse, 22 y/o Chestnut gelding 16.1hh. Easy keeper, can be turned out with any horse. Since retirement has been used as companion for mares, geldings and young horses. Asking $500. 613-327-5321.

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PERSONALS

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STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MADNESS SALE-CRAZY PRICES ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,645 25X27 $6,424 28x29 $7,558 32X33 $10,297 42X47 $15,590. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Job Posting Job Title: Department: Division:

Customer Service Rep Customer Service Metroland East/ Performance Printing

ABOUT US A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East/Performance Printing is looking for a Customer Service Rep for our print Division. You will be working out of our Head Office, in Smiths Falls, providng front line contact for all our external and internal customers. Coodinating quotes with our print departments. This is a temporary 9 month contract.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • First point of contact in a customer service role, answering general phone and e-mail inquiries and providing solutions in a timely and professional manner.

• Provide excellent customer service in addition to maintaining positive relationships with customers.

• Accurately update and verify customer information and managing additional Excel tracking sheets and internal database.

• Communicate with managers and team members as needed regarding client data and confirmation of information.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner.

• Plans, coordinates and monitors print projects from time order is given through to shipment of finished product .

• Coordinates purchases of outside services as may be required to complete a print project • Ensures customers are kept current with status of the work in process and works to resolve manufacturing problems with both internal production staff and customer.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Post Secondary Education in any or related field.

• Minimum 4+ years in Customer Service environment. Ideal printing or manufacturing business experience • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener.

• Superior customer skills including having the ability to placate challenging and demanding clients.

• Strong administration skills with accurately updating and maintaining information.

• Capable of taking initiative and can work independently with minimal direction.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

• Successfully handle confidential information and use appropriate discretion.

OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

Please apply on line at www.metroland/careers

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WANTED

WANTED

Property Wanted My client pays top cash for any type Real Estate in need of renovation or updates. Call me for a free evaluation.

Property For Sale Westport: $161,900 buys super clean and tidy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on large private lot. Motivated seller anxious for your offer.

58 acre hobby farm: Rideau Lakes area. Real nice home and barn. 20 acres tillable.

Newboro: Majestic newly listed, 2000sq ft, 3 bedroom, log home, 2 fireplaces, big private treed lot, $179,900. MLS motivated seller.

Elgin: Hobby farm, 9.4 acres. Cheerful 10 room home and big double garage. Wooded nature trails.

Bargain $114,900.

Call Gerry Hudson 613-449-1668 Kingston Sales Representative Rideau Town

and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000

Your

DIRECTORY Local Business

Call 613.546.8885 to place your Business Directory ad Deadline is Wed. at 4pm.

ADVERTISE HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $29.99 PER WEEK +HST ROCKY MOUNTAINEER • Thursday, Sept. 15th Join us for our Travel Evening • 6:30pm - 8.00pm Isabel Turner Branch of the KFP Library 935 Gardiners Road - Just behind the Cat Centre

Experience the famous, warm Canadian hospitality first-hand aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Breathtaking scenery, majestic mountains and ferocious rivers. All daylight, all delight.

Please RSVP! 613-389-8170 • clocktower@maritimetravel.ca Or drop by our office at 835 Norwest Road - Clocktower Plaza

CARRIERS

WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Earn extra money!

Route AA001 – (75 Papers) Loyalist Ave. – 2 to 87-B Henry Cr. – 1 to 59 Quinte Ave. – 2 to 31 Lennox Pl. – 3 to 8 Route AA003 – (60 Papers) Morden Cr. – 1 to 64 Amherst Dr. – 10 to 100 Route AA036 – (85 Papers) Addington St. – 2 to 22 (Single Homes) Addington St. – 23, 26, 27, 30 (Townhomes)

Route AH001 – (75 Papers) Killarney Cres. – 906 to 996 Davis Dr. – 765 to 816 Route AH003 – (87 Papers) Davis Dr. – 640 to 733 Brothlin Cr. – 800 to 904 Grandour Crt. – 885 to 892 Route AH004 – (129 Papers) Davis Dr. – 526 to 639 Whistler Terrace – 547 to 601 Bigham Crt. – 828 to 831

Route AH005 – (99 Papers) Davis Dr. 390 to 781 Shires Way – 725 to 785 Brandy Crt. – 812 to 855 Route AH019 – (95 Papers) Bexley Gate – 821 to 833 Littlestone Cres. – 748 to 896 Route AH020 – (100 Papers) Kingsdale Ave. – 259 to 343 Owen Cr. – 272 to 358

Looking for Adults with a vehicle to provide fill in service for carrier vacation & otherwise. For route information contact charles.mcrae@metroland.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Guaranteed Only

1500

00

$

Including taxes and basic urn

Including arranging cremation, documentation and administration, facilities to shelter your loved one, transfer from place of death within 50 km’s and then to crematorium, basic cremation container, Coroner’s fee, cremation fee, basic urn and applicable taxes.

613-507-5727

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Call us at Limestone Cremation services

184 Wellington St. Kingston

CALLING ALL YOUTH

Are you... Under 30? Unemployed?

Not in School? Youth Job Connection may be for you!

Our next program starts October 11th, 2016 Call (613) 354-0425 to book your appointment!

See jobs at www.careeredge.on.ca CAREER EDGE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES ** ALL SERVICES ARE FREE ** AMHERSTVIEW NAPANEE NORTHBROOK 613.354.0425 866.859.9222 This Employment Ontario program was paid for in part by the Government of Canada

AUCTIONS HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

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ESTATE AUCTION SALE

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Production Lead Hand – Start Now! full-time, permanent, great benefits supervisory experience required manufacturing experience preferred rotating 12 hour shifts

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AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

from Perth travel south on Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 to # 190 Echo Bay Drive, Perth, ON, K7H 3C7 on Wed., Sept. 7/16 @ 6 pm

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION ~ Buy a Sunset & Moon View on Otty Lake ~ The late, female homeowner, lived here for almost 5 decades, sharing life by the water w/ family & friends. The property is now uniquely available for you to make your own memories. Featuring an eastern shore, 4 seasons, wood clad, bungalow cottage on a 3 pier & beam foundation w/ crawl space. Bright white melamine kitchen & adjacent eating area. Pantry. Larger living room w/ oak hardwood (under carpet) has brick fireplace w/ airtight insert. 2 bedrooms w/ oak flooring. 4 pce bath. Attached garage/workshop w/ 125 amp service. Attached laundry/ service room w/ Tempstar F/A oil furnace. Shallow well pump. 120v-100 ft heat-line. Complete w/ 2 verandahs.

On septic. No well. Surveyed lot w/ 90 ft water frontage (+/-) x 125 ft depth (+/-). Taxes - $1800.00 (+/-).

Furnishings, appliances & household effects included.

An MNR approved work permit is in progress & paid for, for shoreline improvement. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Kingston’s Original Cost Effective Cremation

Limestone Cremation serviCes

AUCTIONS

for the late Earl Gibson on Sat. Sept. 10/16 @ 10 am from Hopetown take Hwy 511 N, turn left onto Cty Rd 16 & continue to #3056-2nd Concession of Dalhousie, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 (Auction Signs) 2 new auto shelters (1Shelter Logic 10’x20’ ). MF 1635 hydrostatic diesel 4x4 tractor (serial # JE42614, only 65 hrs) w/ quick attach DL120 loader & bucket (excellent shape). Set of 14.9x24 Trigg chains. Set of tractor chains.

1 ton quick attach pallet forks. 7 ft-3 pth scraper blade.

Like new 3 pth post hole auger w/ 3 bits. 2500 lb, 3 pth skidding winch. H/duty 2 axle 8’w x 14’l trailer (side & top kit, 4’ racks, set of log bunks, Reisch hitch, stabilizer & ball). 2 single axle trailers (1-5’x4’). Horse cutter. 1995380 Touring LE Ski Doo (1300 km) w/ elec start & reverse.

Enclosed single axle snowmobile trailer. Snowmobile dolly. Grumman 17 ft alum. canoe. Paddles. Honda 2 hp-4 stroke outboard motor. 2 sets of motorcycle jackets & pants. Leather motorcycle jacket. Motorcycle helmet.

Wet suit. Qty of fishing tackle. Dometic camper propane fridge. Camp Chef propane cooker (like new). Propane turkey roaster. Camping supplies. Motorized BBQ. 3 new propane tanks. Coleman lantern. Gas fire pit. Hot water on demand portable heater. Craftsman DLT 3000 rideon mower c/w snowblower attachment (like new). Lawn trailer. Craftsman 6 hp gas push lawnmower. Estate sprayer. Lawn aerator. Lawn land roller. Wheel barrow. Trail type snow leveller. Set of Diamond harrows.

Honda EU 2000 inverter. Gas cement mixer. Forney welder. Welding rod. Wood lathe & stand. Wood turning chisels. Craftsman bench grinder. Craftsman mitre saw.

Chopsaw. Craftsman router, table & stand. Router bits & accessories. King 17 speed drill press. Steel cutting bandsaw. Arbour press (3 ton). Ryobi surface planer & stand.

Metal bender (Power Fist). Sm. air compressor. Sm. sand blaster. Hole saws. Sawzall. ¾” socket set. Like new elec, air & hand tools. Tie down straps. Bar & C clamps.

Jackall. Canthook. Chain tighteners. Log chains. Log lift.

Post driver. Electrical supplies. Stock steel. Roll of black wire. Rough sawn lumber. 3 steel caged plastic water tanks. Step & extension ladders. Tarps. Work Buddy work bench. 2 water pumps (elec. 2” & gas 4 hp-2”).

Stihl MS390 chainsaw. Stihl 017 chainsaw. Karcher gas pressure washer. 4 plastic sap buckets. 2 blacksmith forges. Anvil. Skidding tongs. Antique straw fork. Barrel stove. Scrap iron. Double bed & mattress. Sutton. Ezee glide rocker & ottoman. Sm. Samsung flatscreen TV. Microwave. Window 5,000 BTU air conditioner & many other articles too numerous to mention……..Clip & Save Ad, Short Notice Only Next week.

The MF1635 compact powerhouse is perfect for homeowners, hobby farmers, also great for municipalities or ground maintenance crews. Impressive implements & a good spread of clean miscellaneous items. Bring a lawn chair. Cash or Cheque Only.

Terms: Cash or Cheque Only ~ Catering

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

# 5104 Hwy 43 west in the village of Port Elmsley ON, K7A 4S4

on Wed. Sept. 21/16 @ 6 pm ~ UnReserved. Affordable Ownership ~ Great Investment Opportunity. Centrally located midway between Perth & Smiths Falls. This surveyed lot, Conc 7 Pt Lot 13 RP 27R8213, has 5.17 acres (+/-) w/ 336 frontage (+/-) x 471 ft depth (+/-) and is worthy of consideration. Live simply in the modest wood sided bungalow.

Living room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms w/ closets, 4 pce bath and a family room w/ pine plank flooring. Ample closet space. 200 amp service. Elec. hot water heater (rented). Elec. baseboard heat throughout. Flat roof w/ rubber membrane (approx. 8 yr old). Outside basement entrance. On well & septic. Large barn in need of repairs.

Home requires a simple home energy makeover. Paved drive. Taxes - $1635.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

There’s

REAL ESTATE AUCTION to be held @ 18 Winnifred St., Smith Falls, ON K7A 2N1 on Wed., Sept. 14/16 @ 6 pm

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613.

To Be Made in the Classifieds 613-546-8885 1-888-WORD ADS Kingston/Frontenac

~ A Worthy Makeover ~ A decorous front porch leads to the main floor foyer.

Parlour has bevelled glass French doors. Bay window dining room. Eat-in kitchen w/ BBQuing side porch.

Adjacent laundry room. Pantry. 3 pce bath. 4 bedrooms up. 4 pce bath up. Newer vinyl double hung windows.

Roof re-shingled ’10. Stone foundation basement houses a 100 amp service on breakers. Gas furnace. Gas hot water, rented. Central air. Double car driveway, parks 4. Fenced yard provides curb appeal, provides security & increases your privacy. Lot size 66 ft frontage (+/-) x 90 ft depth (+/-). Taxes - $2,000.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com Kingston/Frontenac

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP

A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area

Frontenac Farmers’ Market - Now in our 11th year! Saturdays 9 a.m.2 p.m., May 21 - Oct. 29. All local farm products, seasonal veggies & fruits,scrumptious home baking, preserves, local artisans, dog & cat treats and more. Prince Charles Public School, 6875 Highway #38, Verona www.frontenacfarmersmarket.ca The Old Hay Bay Church, built in 1792 is open 7 days a week from mid May until Thanksgiving. There is a custodian to interpret the history and heritage. Displays, artifacts and literature help make the story of this building come alive. Come and bring family, relatives or friends to have a picnic, plan a wedding, connect with the faith or our forbears, or trace genealogical links with Loyalists and other pioneers. The Church is 30 km south and west of Napanee on the South Shore Road – civic # 2365 or 9.5 km from the Glenora Ferry. Turn left at County Rd 8, just east of the Village of Adolphustown. From Kingston, you can drive west on The Loyalist Parkway (Hwy 33) and turn right at Adolphustown (County Rd 8). Go straight through Dorland to Hay Bay where the road curves to the right. The Church is on your left, by the water. The cottage (custodian’s) phone # is 613-373-2261.

Bath Sunday Market. Enjoy Bath Centennial Park while shopping at the Bath Sunday Market. Locally JURZQ YHJHWDEOHV DQG à RZHUV JDUOLF and garlic powder, plants and pickles are available. Watch boats go by on the waterfront while munching your purchase of a sausage on a bun (with trimmings) and beverage of choice from the Market’s food vendor. The market boasts an eclectic selection of vendors. Cute hand crocheted items, stoneware, granite gifts, a vast selection of books, etc. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D À QH GLQLQJ H[SHUL ence for single seniors and will meet at Mandarin at the Frontenal Mall on Sept. 2. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Nicole at 613-634-1966

Are you a senior or disabled person ZKR KDV GLIĂ€ FXOW\ SUHSDULQJ PHDOV" The VON Meals on Wheels can help!

We provide tasty, nutritious and affordable hot or frozen meals delivered weekdays, by friendly volunteers to people living in the Greater Kingston area. Let us do the cooking. &DOO H[W IRU PRUH information.

Westbrook Farmer’s Market - Local Farm Fresh Produce & Meat, Artisans and Crafters @ Westbrook United Church 3526 Princess St. Wednesdays 2-6 p.m. BBQ – hamburgers.

One Parent Family Association Weekly beach volleyball, every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to dusk at Lake Ontario Park. Info: please email opfa.limestone@gmail. com or call Kim St. Onge @ 613-3316413. One Parent Family Association is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome.

Have you or someone you care about KDG D VWURNH" 921 *UHDWHU .LQJV ton offers the following free programs: Living with Stroke learning series; Support groups for individuals, couples and family caregivers; Folks with Strokes social/recreational group. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW, DW H[W RU .DWK leen.pratt@von.ca.

39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, Sept. 9. Music by Tim and Terri at Matt’s Place, Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11 p.m. Dress code smart casual.

Singles & couples welcome. Cost is $12 P.P. ($10 for members.)

Calling artists of all ages and stages!

Join us September 9, 10 and 11 for three days of FREE plein air painting/sketching in Kingston’s historical Portsmouth Village. The Kingston School of Art (KSOA) is hosting its 4th annual Paint the Town! as part of the International Plein Air Painters Organization’s Great WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out. A display of work created during the weekend and a reception will be held. For details and

Free To Non-Profit Organizations | Please Include: Name, address and phone number. Deadline: Thursday at 11 a.m.

Send to: kingstonevents@metroland.com

free registration, visit www.ksoa.info or contact us at ksoa@kingston.net or 613-549-1528.

Legion 560: Friday, Sept. 2. Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. with a $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Labour Day patio party - Sept. 5, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Legion. Chicken BBQ, entertainment E\ &KXFNZDJRQ ([SUHVV (YHU\RQH welcome.

Bath Legion - Tuesday Sept. 6 - General meeting at 7 p.m. members only.

Wednesday Sept. 7 - Legion breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at Bath Legion, everybody welcome. Thursday Sept. 8, Horseshoes starts at 6 p.m., &2 per play, come out and have some fun!

For Boomers 50+yrs: Summer Rock ‘n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for a higher level of wellness on Wednesday mornings and Monday evenings also free walking program . Join us any time for demos and information. Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west end location.

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moderate pace. Starting from the Mallorytown Road end, and covering about 16 km of this lovely park, including the old-growth Hemlock Forest. Gas share $6. Leaving Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9:00 am. Leader: John 613 382 4778

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Kingston Women’s Connection presents a Fashion Show featuring Nature Silks by Bella-Desdigns of Gananoque on Tuesday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m. at Gibson Hall, 990 Sydenham Rd,Kingston. Tickets:$8 at the door includes light refreshments. Music

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13th Annual Fogies & Friends Golf Tournament - Friday Sept. 9 at the Landings Help raise funds for the Seniors Association. Best ball, scramble, pig roast, and prizes. Registration forms available at The Seniors Centre or email info@seniorskingston.ca.

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Limestone Quilt Guild Meeting and Speaker. Join us for a trunk show by Beth Cameron (www.domesticgoddesscanada.com). Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is

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Run for “Wolfe Island Heroes” Supports Cancer Research

By Margaret Knott

Wolfe Islanders know when to gather. And gather they did in response to the Wolfe Island Heroes Run in support of Cancer Research, inspired by the island’s Kristina Walker. Kristina, a 3rd year student at UBC is a member of MTO’s 2016 summer team of hardworking students directing ferry traffic on Wolfe Island and in Kingston. She planned and organized the event with fellow ferry workers and community members, and undertook and completed the 25km August fund raising (walk, bike, any way you can) run from the (east end) foot of the island to Marysville.

The event was held to acknowledge the island’s victims of cancer and survivors, that she identified as “Wolfe Island Heroes” all.

The run and the community gathering that followed at the WI Community Centre grounds saw the small, tightly knit Wolfe Island

community (1400), plus its summer residents, acknowledging the passing in recent years of relatives, friends and neighbours, young and old from cancer. And the WI Heroes Run providing an opportunity for them as a community to express their love, solidarity and support for WI Cancer Survivors at a joyful celebration with music, fun , food and YES…fund raising for ‘Cancer Centre of Ontario’ through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.

It was quite a sight to see runners, bikers, walkers, and children in strollers being pushed along.

Men, woman, children and youth accompanying Kristina along the route preceded by the WI Fire Truck driven by WI Chief Tim Hawkins.

Hulton’s Bus Line donated its services to get people to the alternate kilometre starting points (10, 5,1) along the 25km route. As well, as an amazing number of water stops manned by volunteers, were avail-

able and certainly required during a very hot and steamy day to be sure. As one 26km runner David Wood said. “It was the hottest and steamiest race I have ever been in, but difficult as it was, I am happy I did it.”

And what was perhaps most beautiful of all was to see Kristina Walker and the entire group of participants coming into Marysville on their way to the Community Centre, where a barbecue organized by the WI Fire Service had begun, music was playing, WI Heroes T-Shirts, sponsored by many, and the ferry team were selling out.

WI ferry deckhand Kyle Woodman was being shorn of a beard and long hair for a price, all this organized by volunteers, too many to name, as people continued to arrive eager to donate to the cause and show sup-

port for survivors.

“I am so happy with what happened today,” Kristina said. “I had no expectations. I just wanted to encourage people to come out run or walk in support of our cancer survivors, our ‘Heroes’, and for the community to show how much they care. I would say a hundred and ten people joined me at the beginning of the run, and maybe there were more than 200 at the end. My mom ran the 10 km, my sister biked and my dad provide car support. My parents always support whatever I do. And the community came out in full force. It is just phenomenal,” she said. “An awesome day!”

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Miata owner takes issue into his own hands

By Brian Turner

“Hi Brian, Great and helpful and informative articles you do, thanks. One interesting service personal experience I have had with a dealership is this…

I purchased a 2004 Mazda Miata brand new in April of 2004 from a ‘large leading’ metro dealer, my third Miata by then, having owned two previous ones I had purchased used. The 2004 I still have as my summer only driver…approximately 6K km per year and well maintained, even Krown (rust-proof) sprayed yearly. It’s a great and fun summer vehicle.

These are normally very reliable vehicles but my 2004 with low mileage kept having problems with the passenger side power window freezing or getting stuck in the up position and had several supposed minor dealership fixes under warranty. Once the warranty expired the problem returned and the dealer tech then said it needed a new switch, relay and power window motor for approximately $1,500?

I did not believe this on a five-year-old, babied and only summer driven, and well maintained Miata with only 30K km so I checked alternatives and thru a Miata club found a highly recommended independent service tech who I took the car to…… and in 10 minutes he had the door panel off, showed me the disconnected power wires to the relay and power window motor which he tested and these were fine. He then tested the switch in the console and

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Human nature and the dollar incentives are also at work at every dealership. Vehicle owners need to realize that dealerships make money from servicing vehicles, especially those out of warranty, so the more of this work they and their staff can create, the more money they make. It would help to remind all consumers of these incentive facts and as with getting a second medical opinion, it is often helpful to do the same with your vehicle service if something seems odd from your dealer.”

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I certainly agree that it appears that someone was trying to oversell this job. The alarm bells would have gone off in my head when someone quoted three different components for a single system failure and kudos to our smart Miata owner for getting a second opinion before shelling out unnecessary cash. Keep in mind the incentives that apply to dealerships also are at work in independent shops as well as regional and national chains.

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Quality custom built executive entertainer w/inground saltwater pool on 3.75 acres backing onto conservation & only 10 mins to the town centre. From the grand foyer to the gourmet kitchen w/granite eating bar open to the mn floor familyrm w/pellet stove, your family will be impressed! Formal livingrm or mn floor den, sep diningrm w/decorative pillars, mn floor laundry/mudroom w/Costco size pantry & entrance to oversized double car garage, extra 2pc on mn level, hardwood & ceramic flooring. Upstairs features 4 generous size bedrms w/ample closet space, master has 5pc ensuite & walk in closet. The LL is finished w/recrm, exercise rm or games rm, pot lighting, laminate flooring, 3pc bathrm. Room for everyone & their friends!

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Enjoy affordable waterfront living in Seeley’s Bay area & explore all that the Rideau system has to offer! Over 430 ft of waterfrontage & 3 acres of privacy, this bungalow w/walkout basement has so much to offer. Featuring hardwood & ceramic flring, 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 livingrm, patio doors to lg deck. The LL is finished w/2 more bedrms, 3pc bathrm, recrm w/woodstove & terrace dr 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 drs to the outside. Metal roof 2014, new water softener, everything redone in 2001.

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Naturalist’s paradise in the city! One of a kind Glen Parcher home backing onto conservation in desirable Ridgewood Estates. This 4 bedrm 2500 sq ft family home is sure to delight w/many upgrades, spacious rms & gorgeous views all year round. Featuring hardwood & ceramic flring, lg living & dining rms, gourmet kitchen, mn floor familyrm w/gas fireplace, patio doors to deck overlooking gardens & conservation area. Mn flr laundry, 3 piece wheelchair accessible bathrm, 4 bedrms up, master has full walk in closet. Finished LL w/walkout to interlocking patio + workshop. Very well maintained over the years w/many updates. Enjoy the many birds & wildlife at your back door + cross country skiing & skating in the winter!

Executive entertainer in the east end located in exclusive English Landing estates with waterviews of the beautiful St Lawrence River, close to Grass Creek Park & only 15 mins to downtown Kingston. Quality built by Garafalo, featuring vaulted ceilings, extensive crown moulding & custom trim throughout. Gourmet kitchen w/gas stove, lg island, open to mn flr familyrm w/bamboo flring, double sided gas fireplace into diningrm, gorgeous solarium w/lg Palladian windows overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard & seasonal waterviews.

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3 pre-winter lawn care pointers

Winter weather can be harsh, especially on lawns. Homeowners who spend much of spring and summer tending to their lawns may fear the impact that winter will have on their once-lush landscapes, making the fall a great time to fortify lawns against any harsh conditions to come.

Homeowners must take grass type into consideration before taking steps to prepare their lawns for the winter. Some grasses are best fertilized in late-summer, while others should be fertilized in autumn. Cool-season grasses, including fescue and bluegrass, are best fertilized sometime between the months of September and November.

Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or zoysia, should be fertilized between July and September.

Once homeowners have gained a greater understanding of their lawns, they can begin exploring the various ways to prepare their lawns for whatever winter has in store.

1. Explore winterizing fertilizers.

Homeowners who want to make their grasses more winter hardy can consult landscaping professionals to determine if winterizing fertilizers will work for their lawns. These specially formulated fertilizers, many of which are made exclusively for cool-season grasses, contain higher levels of potassium and lower levels of nitrogen than earlyseason fertilizers. Potassium helps strengthen and harden plants, and cool-season grasses may need extra potassium as winter settles in. Homeowners who are not sure if they should apply winterizing fertilizer can conduct soil tests to determine the potassium levels in their soil. If the test indicates the soil has sufficient potassium, then applying a winterizing fertilizer is likely unnecessary. In addition, homeowners who have fed their lawn a balance of nutrients throughout spring and summer likely will not need to apply winterizing fer-

tilizer.

2. Get rid of fallen leaves.

While fallen leaves may be integral components of idyllic autumn landscapes, leaves left on the lawn throughout the winter may lead to disease in the grass. Leaves trap moisture and block sunlight and air from reaching grass, and that can encourage the development of disease. In addition, leaves can harbor insects that also may contribute to disease. While it might seem like common sense to delay leaf removal until the end of autumn when all the leaves have fallen, that, too, can prove harmful to lawns. Leaves left laying on lawns for long periods of time can contribute to the same types of damage as leaves left on the lawn throughout winter, so do your best to remove leaves as they fall.

3. Take steps to fight snow mold.

Homeowners who live in regions where snow falls into spring or where spring tends to be cold and damp may want to take steps to prevent snow mold. Gray snow mold typically looks fuzzy and gray, and lawns infested with snow mold may develop unsightly gray or brown spots indicative of dead grass. Pink snow mold may be even worse than gray snow mold because pink mold attacks the roots as well as the leaves. To prevent snow mold, continue mowing into the fall, even as lawns grow dormant, clearing the lawn of grass clippings and leaves after each mow. Thick lawns may provide a breeding ground for snow mold, so homeowners whose lawns have a history of developing snow mold may benefit from mowing their lawns into the fall.

Winter is rarely easy on lawns, but homeowners can take several steps to prepare their lawns for potentially harsh winter weather.

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Custom designed and built, set on a spacious 60` wide lot. This 1,720 sq/ft 3 bedroom bungalow is loaded with upgrades including full stone/brick exterior, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, maple cabinetry with large island and extended breakfast bar, crown moulding, under cabinet lighting, soft close drawers and granite counters. Spacious and bright living room features 10` tray ceiling with cove mouldings and pot lighting plus beautiful gas fireplace. Large master bedroom features 10` tray ceiling, walk-in closet and 5-piece luxury ensuite with tile & glass shower, soaker tub and double sinks with granite counters. 12 x 10 deck. All this just steps to park in Westbrook Meadows. Dir: Westbrook Rd to Windermere

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In popular Woodhaven West. Custom built 1,478 sq. ft. Marques quality with 1 1/2 car garage, covered front porch, ensuite bath with shower, hardwood and ceramic tiles (carpeting in bedrooms), triple slider door to patio, engineered floor system.

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Lovely 2 storey, 9 year old custom home built by V. Marques. Centrally located in quiet neighbourhood of Lyndenwood Subdivision, walking distance to amenities, grocery stores, Rona, Chapters and more. Open concept main floor with 9 foot ceilings, large rear deck for entertaining, finished spare room attached to garage, 1466 square feet with walk up to garage. Finished basement. Ceramic tile/hardwood, roof re-shingled in 2015, new counter top and dishwasher, finished office & br in basement with adjacent 2 piece bathroom.

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iting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house — the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

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Immaculate family home in sought after west end location. Large open concept main floor with kitchen overlooking family room with vaulted ceiling and 9ft ceilings on main floor, main floor den, 2 piece bath, ceramic entry and hardwood. Master ensuite and walk-in closet. Fully finished lower level with 2 additional rooms and rec room. Central air, garage door opener, rear deck 12`x 12`, fenced yard. Walking distance to schools and parks.

How to transform a fixer-upper

The real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.”

In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors. RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.

Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started.

• Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Make an honest assessment of your abilities and which renovations, if any, you can handle. If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need reno-

$469,900

Executive bungalow-quality built with full brick exterior, on a fabulous city lot with 2300 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms with ensuite bath, two fireplaces (master and living room). Large principle rooms with formal dining room, kitchen with butler pantry. Marble window sills, new flooring throughout-top quality laminate. 5 year old Lennox hot water boiler system. Roof re-shingled (10 years). Fully finished lower level with two additional bedrooms, 4 piece bath, and huge rec room.

Highly sought after Lyndenwood subdivision, backing onto open recreation area, on low-traffic cul-de-sac. Move in and enjoy this well cared for Marques Homes elevated bungalow. Spacious open concept, living dining room area with vaulted ceiling. Upgraded kitchen with large eat in area. Three bedroom with ensuite bath with soaker tub & separate shower & walk in closet. Vaulted ceiling in master bedroom.

Bright lower level, professionally finished with rec room, full bathroom, laundry, office & 4th bedroom. Patio door to 15x18 lower deck & fenced rear yard. Insulated & drywalled garage, neutral decor.

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Full ensuite with tile shower and frameless glass doors, double sink and make-up vanity area. Granite counter tops, iron and wood railings, valance lighting, interior led pot lights. Oak stringers. Lot is fully sodded and driveway is paved. Dir: Hwy 15 to Pauline Tom

1106 FAWN COURT

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• Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves.

This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money. Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to

negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more.

• Save money by doing some work yourself. While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

• Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry.

• Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs.

Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in.

Renovating a fixer-upper takes time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market.

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Direct: 613-540-3920 • Both have good size kitchens and lots of cupboards • MLS# 361390220

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Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom renovated century home, on 2.12 acres in parham.

This home has been updated and ready for your finishing touches. MLS® 361590230

DIANNE GEARING Sales Rep.

613-540-3313

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613-453-1651

591 VICTORIA ST.

DUPLEX: 329,000

ROISIN BECK Sales Rep.

613-539-7885 rbeck@sutton.com

• Perfect for Investors & Parents • Close to Queen’s • 3-bdrm unit on main; 2-bdrm unit upstairs • MLS# 360720181

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81 WILEY ST. Carol Notman

• 3 bdrm elevated bungalow • 1 acre lot - 20 minutes north of 401 • MLS# 16608197

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Jamie Quinn

• Completely updated waterfront home • On one of Ontario’s finest fishing lakes.

• Potspoon Lake has an abundance variety species of fish.

• 5 bdrm, kitchen has granite countertops and built-in appliances..

• 3 large completely redone bedrooms • The lower level is home to potential

• Huge partydeck and private patio • 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all brick • Easy access to 401 • 10 minutes to CFB • MLS #360570063

Carol Notman Sales Rep.

Gary Fulton Sales Rep.

613-453-7111

• Rustic cottage • Sandy beach • Situated on a point • MLS #362820442

CONTACT: CURTIS SHANNON CELL: 613.331.4777 OFFICE: 613.546.8885 EXT 202

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Tammy Heath Gurr Your Total Real Estate Package!

A Highly Motivated Realtor

www.gurreathomes.com Tammy Direct:(613) 583-0616 Heath Direct: (613) 985-2414

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Sutton Group-Masters Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

37 STANLEY ST. $218,500 Excellent opportunity in Downtown Kingston. Bright and Spacious. 4 bedrooms above grade and 2 full bathrooms. Close to Waterpark, Splash Pad, Downtown, Queens, and Bus Routes. Ideal for owner occupied or investment. Low maintenance exterior.

New Shingles in 2015. Kitchen updated.

Fresh Paint. “Carpet-free” except for stairs.

Quick possession is possible. Showings available by request.

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3670 SMITH RD. $184,900 Looking for a bargain? Ready to build instant equity? Come and see this Bungalow with Double Garage on a half acre. House has great layout and shows well. It will need some mechanical improvements, but I would challenge anyone to find more house for the money. Ask your mortgage advisor about “Purchase Price Plus Improvements”.

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9 Trotters Lane

Stunning bungalow with views of Upper Rideau Lake and Foley Mountain.

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with hardwood floors, propane fireplace, vaulted ceilings, beautiful offset galley kitchen with breakfast nook, landscaped grounds and 18 acres of trails and nature. MLS®441030306

$249,900

3 Mountain Road

Elevated bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this Westport home has been meticulously maintained and is move-in ready. Heated detached garage/workshop with carport, a new garden shed and a nicely landscaped, private yard. Close to public beach and all amenities. MLS®442590183

$449,000

41 Alberta Street

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home on a quiet street in Gananoque, featuring a spacious kitchen, hardwood floors and 3-sided gas fireplace. The large, private backyard has flower gardens, a small fish pond and a deck with pergola, all just a short walk to the River. MLS®442530225

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19 Main Street E. #5

Exquisitely renovated luxury waterfront condo located in the historic Mill Cove building on Upper Rideau Lake. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, amazing custom kitchen, spacious master suite and spectacular views.

2 acres of landscaped lawns and docking plus a short walk to all Westport amenities. MLS®448230005

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Maggie McNulty SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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• 2.99 Acre lot, 2 storey 3bdrm, 2 full bath • In-law potential • Well maintained home • Single attached garage with inside entry • Heated double detached garage • MLS# 450560279

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• 3 bedroom, 3 bath updated 2 storey • Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • Basement with second kitchen and walk-out • Beautifully landscaped pie shaped lot • MLS# 360620075

• This 2900 sq. ft. 2 storey home is situated on a sprawling lot • Only 15 minutes outside of the city.

• Enjoy the outdoors w/a fully fenced, private yard • Walk to waterfront parks & conservation areas.

• 200 AMP electrical service, heated garage, A/C, new windows & a new roof.

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CELL: 613-539-9998 • OFFICE: 613-384-5500 Email: gbranco@sutton.com

1310 FRANK ST. NE W PRICE

Beautiful 2&2 Bedroom, 3 bath home. Loaded with upgrades and extras. Upgraded kitchen overlooking family room with gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling, Hardwood and ceramic floors, Ceiling gas heater in garage, sprinkler system, central vac, driveway done in pressed concrete, finished basement and more. $380,000 MLS®360891654.

926 WARBURTON NE W LISTING

Bungalow semi in Waterloo Village.

Great in-law potential.

2 & 1 bedrooms, 2 baths, large bright kitchen, finished basement, carpet free. Huge master with walk-in closet. Won’t last. $246,500

868 ROSHAN DRIVE SU H OP N OU EN 2- S E 4P M

outlets. Sparks can lead to fires, and poor wiring may cause unforeseen problems behind walls. Repair or replace any loose or frayed wires on all electrical devices. Be sure that cords do not run under doorways or rugs.

Replace outlets that are in disrepair and install ones with ground-fault current interruptors as an added precaution. If small children live in the home, use plastic safety covers over unused outlets.

• Practice window safety. Young children are curious and do not always recognize the inherent dangers around them. Children excited to see the great outdoors may climb up to peer out windows, and open windows are falling hazards. Screens do not offer an adequate barrier against falls. Consider locking windows or use safety bars to guard against falls. Test to see how easily screens can be pushed out, replacing any that do not provide adequate resistance to curious youngsters’ hands.

• Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least twice per year, and test them to make sure they’re in good working order at least once per month.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing hard-wired smoke alarms every 10 years. Battery-operated alarms may need to be replaced even sooner. Many carbon monoxide detectors work for five to seven years. Check the back of alarms for a date stamp that indicates how old the product is and when it expires.

Safety checklists are an important part of home maintenance. A proactive approach can prevent both injuries and damage to the home.

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Beautiful custom built brick bungalow in Westbrook Meadows. Full open concept kitchen and family room with walk-in pantry. Large master bedroom with gorgeous ensuite and walk-in closets. $419,000 NEW PRICE Hosted by Ron Pols

804 MAPLE ROCK LANE SU H OP N OU EN 2- S E 4P M

A new kitchen or a bathroom remodeling job might be dream projects for many homeowners, but the right home improvement project at a given moment is not necessarily the most glamorous project. Sometimes safety upgrades around the house must take precedence over more popular projects.

Accidents or injuries can occur in any part of the home, but homeowners who take certain preventative measures can greatly reduce their injury risk. The security resource A Secure Life points out that more than 18,000 Americans die every year from injuries that take place in the home. Unintentional injuries account for millions of medical visits each year. Home injuries also are prevalent elsewhere in the world. In the United Kingdom, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reports that there are approximately 6,000 deaths every year that result from accidents at home.

Periodic inspections for potential hazards can keep everyone safe. The following are a handful of ways for homeowners to ensure their homes are as safe as possible.

• Check for sturdy handrails and prevent tripping hazards. Falls are one of the leading causes of home injuries. Falls can be a particular threat for youngsters and the elderly. To help prevent falls, make sure that staircases feature sturdy railings and that there is ample lighting in walkways. Remove obstructions from frequently used paths inside and outside the home. In addition, insert nonslip padding beneath runners or throw rugs.

• Check for frayed wires or faulty outlets.

Address any electrical problems around the house, including frayed wiring and faulty

Gus Branco

Beautiful waterfront home on Whitefish Lake. Enjoy views from a 20X40 deck with gazebo. On the Rideau System with 4 lakes access on this landing. Open concept oak kitchen and family room with stone fire place MLS®442920156. $359,000

4558 YARKER RD. Bungalow on 3 acres. Beautiful finished walk-out basement.

Triple car garage plus 30x68 foot garage for your toys. $480,000 MLS® 450720196.

658 MILLWOOD DR. Pinehill Estates - One of Kingston’s few adult lifestyle communities, with clubhouse.

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