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Sharbot Lake as trails/ tourism hub suggested for RED program grant application By Craig Bakay

News — Frontenac County and its four member Townships are planning to make a joint application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) program and Central Frontenac Council endorsed the idea at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. Clerk-Administrator Cathy MacMunn told Council that one of the projects being considered by the CAOs committee was plans to enhance Sharbot Lake as a “hub” for all the trail systems in the area, to act as a sort of gateway to North Frontenac and neighbouring municipalities. “There are other communities acting as hubs, Bancroft is perhaps the best example,” she said. There were no other details on what a Sharbot Lake hub might entail discussed at Kris Caird and Jean Freeman for the fifth year organized a 101 Nativities display at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on Road the meeting. 38. This year featured new burlap nativities and the customary international theme continued with new offerings from China, “The RED program proGuyana, Germany, Bangladesh, and Ireland. Not including ornaments, there were more than 200 nativities on display this vides cost-shared funding

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support (in this case up to 50 per cent for municipalities) for projects that will strengthen rural Ontario,” MacMunn said in her report. “With the support of the RED program, rural communities, organizations and businesses are better positioned to create jobs and attract investment. “According to the RED guidelines, collaboration is important and states (that priority will be given to) projects involving local partnerships strengthen rural Ontario by providing benefits to more than one community and improving overall competitiveness.” She said that County Council directed staff to apply to the RED program by leveraging the funds allocated for advancing economic development in the Frontenacs and using the work compiled for the economic charter and development plan. Continued on page 3

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“We recommended one regional/partnership application from the Frontenacs (Townships and County) be submitted to the RED program for the first round (deadline of Jan. 15, 2016) using the recent Frontenacs Economic Development Charter Themes of trips and trails, food and beverage and rural lifestyles. In particular, MacMunn singled out rural lifestyles as having potential, citing families and retirees being two groups that probably would have the greatest interest in settling in the area. If the grant application proved successful, MacMunn said it would probably be June before an agreement could be signed and the timeframe for implementation could be spread over a three-year period. County staff will do the legwork and write the application.

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News — It looks like Oso Hall won’t be going to the dogs. But a request to rent the Hall in downtown Sharbot Lake once a week for dog obedience classes certainly stimulated considerable debate at last week’s regular Central Frontenac Council meeting in that very same hall. “This is not something we have a policy on,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “I won’t be supporting it, it would be precedent setting,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “Well, there could be accidents, dogs shed and some people have allergies,” said ClerkAdministrator Cathy MacMunn. “And what about the cleaning contract?” said Coun. Sherry Whan. “That’s not something the cleaners would have been expecting when they bid on the job.” “Using municipal assets for for-profit businesses is not something I’m in favour of,” said Coun. Brent Cameron. “You can’t favour one business over another.” “We do allow the Farmers Market,” said Coun. Victor Heese. “I’m thinking about what if the next renter is having a meal,” said the Mayor. Council denied the request, and asked staff to work on a policy regarding such things. ••• Further to a review conducted by County CAO Kelly Pender, Clerk Cathy MacMunn

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Sydenham High School students learn about winter road safety By Mandy Marciniak

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News – One fatality is one too many in Frontenac Township according to Frontenac OPP Sergeant Paul Mayhew. On Nov. 25, he hoped to get that message across to more than 100 Sydenham High School Students. In an effort to educate and reduce collisions during the winter, students in Grade 12 were invited to a morning workshop about winter road safety in the area. Students heard and participated in presentations from the Frontenac OPP, Frontenac Emergency Services, South Frontenac Fire Department and the Public Works department. “Now, as winter is approaching, we are trying to stress the importance of safe winter driving practices and ul-

timately save lives on our roadways, waterways and trails,” said Mayhew. “We wanted to target these students as they are starting out with driving. For many of them it may be their first winter driving and our ultimate goal is to reduce bad driving habits and fatalities on our roadways.” During the workshop, students learned about safe stopping distances in snowy or icy conditions, what to do if they are in an accident or see one, what the potential consequences of texting while driving are and what to do if they encounter icy waters. “I learned that with hypothermia it is actually better to be shivering than not shivering or being non-responsive,” said fifth year student Annie Preston. “Your body is trying to keep itself warm and I didn’t know that.”

This winter will be Preston’s first on the roads and after learning about winter safety she is feeling less nervous. “I think these workshops are helpful because all of us are getting our licences now and it is important for us to know the rules of the road and about safety as we go out on our own,” she said. “Now I will make sure that I have winter tires and make sure that I am driving below the speed limit and that I am conscious of everything going on around me.” Mayhew also hopes that the messages learned at the workshop extend to the rest of the community. “They (teens) promote messages very well and we have seen trends

in the past where these younger drivers can really hit home when they talk to their parents about these issues,” he said. “Anything we can do to prevent collisions and fatalities is important.” To further the message, Mayhew and the other organizations involved are also asking students to come up with their own creative way to get these messages across. “We want to challenge them to find a way to present our message in a unique way whether it is through social media or signage or whatever they come up with,” he said. “The most creative idea

will earn the creator a bursary to further their education.” Overall, Mayhew hopes that the messages of the workshop are well received and that they resonate with the students. For Grade 12 student Eric Lusk, the ideas did resonate and they made him reconsider some of his driving habits going forward. “I think all of this will make me think twice about driving too fast or too closely to other cars in the winter,” said Lusk. “You really need to watch what you are doing and watch other drivers too and I know that now.”

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC WINTER MAINTENANCE To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes, garbage cans or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK Sunday December 6, 4 – 7pm Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd. Bring your favorite dish for your family and some to share with others. Non-perishable donations for the food back would be greatly appreciated. Come out and share our Community Spirit. Everyone Welcome!

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WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Winter house have now begun for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. For the month of December the HHW Depot will only be open December 10th from 3pm to 7 pm. As the 2nd Thursday falls on Christmas Eve, the Depot will not be open. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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News — Brian Garnier has parked on Anne Street in Arden since he bought a home on Bridge Street in 2001. But, a neighbour has taken exception to this practice and asked Central Frontenac Township to enforce a bylaw requiring streets to be clear of vehicles for snow removal beginning Dec. 15 each year. Thus, Garnier was a Central Frontenac Council’s regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake asking for an exemption to the bylaw. “Anne Street is plowed by the Township,” he said. “My neighbour across the street has decided to make things as difficult as possible for me to park there, even to the point of putting rocks there.” When Garnier purchased the property, he contacted the Township office asking if there was the possibility of parking on Township property on the south side of Anne Street. “The Township informed us that there was no issue or an existing ordnance preventing us from doing so,” he said. Anne Street runs east-west connecting Arden Road and Bridge Street. “During the past 14 years, we have parked at this location on Anne Street without incidence or penalty,” he said. “During the past winter months, typically our vehicles are usually not present from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We also assume the responsibility of clearing the space for both our vehicles during these

months, as we have in the past.” Coun. Tom Dewey took up Garnier’s cause. “Brian’s been parking there for many years with no issue,” Dewey said. “The City of Toronto has been issuing (parking) permits in The Beaches area for years and those are very narrow streets. “I’d like to have this referred to staff to take a look at the area.” “The status quo has existed for 14 years without incident,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “I’d like to see it continue.” Bylaw enforcement officer Ken Gilpin noted the Dec. 15 date and said: “we bylaw people enforce bylaws. “We’re not in a position to ignore bylaws. “(But if we can) correspond to the complainant saying this (permission to park there) is a resolution of Council, that should suffice.” Mayor Frances Smith expressed her desire to get this situation resolved noting that Central Council meets again on Dec. 8. “That would be ahead of the deadline,” she said. Dewey also used the opportunity to address a pet peeve of his when it comes to bylaws. “We have the bylaws on our website but it can take forever to find the one you need to read,” Dewey said. “It’s really tough to sort through them.” Gilpin agreed, adding: “also there are some bylaws that need upgrading. We could help staff by comparing them with neighbouring municipalities that have upgraded their bylaws.” “Bullet-proofing some of our bylaws would be a good idea,” said MacDonald.

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“I think you can establish the rules of the game,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “Some communities have claimed waste reduction of 15 per cent through re-use centres. Heese said that one aspect the committee has discussed is that it should not conflict with the Treasure Truck in Sharbot Lake, which accepts similar donations.

“We talked with (director) Janet Barr and she’s in support of it.” Another concern was that it would add work to the waste site attendants’ busy day but Heese said the attendants were in favour of the idea. Coun. Brent Cameron said they could use volunteers to man the re-use centre and volunteered his wife. “She has experience in that area,” he said.

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Andrew Mack Band releases second album focused on love, loss and land By Mandy Marciniak

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Events - Andrew Mack grew up in a musical family in Wilton, Ontario. He started playing guitar when he was just nine years old and started writing music when he was a teenager and now he is celebrating the release of his second fulllength album. “I am a guitar playing, harmonicaplaying singer and songwriter and I just love making music,” he said. “I’d love to do it full-time if I could, but I need something to pay the bills.” Mack’s first album was released in 2013 with his band a the time called ‘A Few Innocent Civilians’, but after losing a member, he decided to change things up, including the name of the band. “Since I was doing the majority of the song writing it made sense to call it the Andrew Mack Band and the rest of the band agreed,” he said. “We also took a bit more time making this album, about a year and a half and I think it really captures the folk and rock and kind of bluesy sound that I have.” The album, entitled Infinite Possibilities, focuses on love, loss and the land and Mack prides himself on the song writing

on the album. One of the songs even won him an award this past summer. “I performed at the Shelter Valley folk festival and won a song writing competition and met some really cool people,” he said. “I met some native people and some people from the east coast and they were really all about writing music about their culture and their experiences and their communities and that really inspired me.” That inspiration translates to the new album and Mack hopes that comes across to his audience. “A lot of the songs are about the land, being in the country, why it is important to connect and what it means to have a place to go,” he said “The album also deals with the people around you and how the people around you support you.” Support is something that is really important to Mack especially when it comes to local music and the community. Infinite Possibilities was recorded in his drummers studio and mixed by local engineers. “It was a lot of good local flavour,” he said. “It is good to support local music and I always try to do that with my albums.” The release of the album will also be local and the band is hosting a release party at the Mansion on Dec. 5. Mack hopes that people will come out to hear what he

The Andrew Mack Band celebrates the release of their second album ‘Infinite Possibilities’ on Dec. 5 at the Mansion. Photo/Submitted has to say. “We have a lot of fun on stage and our shows are a great experience,” he said. “We have some good dance songs that

people can move to and it should be a great night.” Andrew Mack Band plays at the Mansion on Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. admission is $5

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Franny & Beeb’z rock Oso Hall for rink fundraiser News — Wasn’t that a party? Last summer, Cobourg musician/ webcast host Steve Francis heard Riley Merrigan playing an old George Jones song while sitting on a picnic table. Francis, along with compatriot Steve Bebee, hosts a weekly webcast called In The Breezeway With Franny and Beeb’z (on YouTube and Facebook). “A nine-year-old who plays George Jones?” Francis said. “We had to have him on.” Somewhere along the line, Riley’s mom, Leslie Merrigan must have let it slip that she was on the committee raising money for a new outdoor rink in Sharbot Lake, and she probably mentioned that one of the ways they were doing it was through open mikes. The next thing you know, the Cobourg Cougars bus was parked in the Mike Dean’s parking lot and some 17 musicians, complete with entourages, were filing into Oso Hall. Things got a little crazy from there. “Riley kinda put the Breezeway on the map,” said Francis. “And he really inspired this trip on me.” Francis thought it would be a cool idea to help out another community but he wasn’t sure other musicians would feel the same way. “I couldn’t believe the response,” he said. “Almost everybody said yes and the only ones who didn’t already had gigs that night. “And everybody paid for their own ticket on the bus.” What followed was one of the wildest (musically speaking) nights the old Oso Hall has ever hosted.

First up were Franny and Beeb’z with The Breezeway Pickers, who crashed out county and blues standards for an hour and a half set. The were followed by the hard rock stylings of Fishbelly White and then OPB (One Practice Band) finished the evening with an assortment of classic rock and country rock standards. “Honestly, these are all patched bands,” Francis said. “But it looks like everyone’s having a good time. The majority of the musicians are Cobourg/Port Hope area based, but some came from further away, and at least one drummer is a Kaladar boy. “Shortest distance I’ve had to travel for a gig in a long time,” said Steve Francis (l) and Steve Bebee brought a busload of musicians to Sharbot Lake to help out with the rink Dave Washburn, who played with the project. Photo/Craig Bakay Pickers and donated his kit for the other bands. The Frontenac Cattleman’s There are two videos online, one Association would like of the actual concert/dance itself and to Thank all our sponsors for one of an interview on 107.9 The their support for the Steer Show Breeze’s The Classic Diner noon and Sale at the 2015 Kingston hour show with host York Bell-Smith. Fall Fair Bell-Smith acted as MC for the Sharbot Lake show. The videos were shot Harrowsmith Sydenham One by Brenda Mills, who also helped orStop Equipment Sales ganize the Sharbot Lake trip. Orser’s Septic When the dust had all settled, the Gateview Pumping PV1 High Performance (FVIR) District 3 Rec Committee had raised Equipment Available in 40, 50 about $3,000 for the rink project beWolfe View Farms Quinn’s Meat tween the dance/concert ($2,700) and and 60 gallon capacities an open mike at the Legion earlier in Willows Agrl 8 Year Warranty on Inner Tank the day (about $300). Service 6 Year Warranty on component Francis said they’re always interThank-you to our ested in getting new guests for the parts. Steer Buyers Breezeway and suggested anyone Mulrooney East Side interested contact them through their Trucking Marios Facebook page. “Oh, and special thanks to our Trousdale Home Rotary Club of driver, who had to put up with a lot,” Hardware Kingston Francis said. “We had the guitars out A special thanks to Bruce Wallace of Wallace Beef for all the way for the two hour trip.” his support over the years in processing steers. R0012912099

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Dear economic development people: Sharbot Lake is just fine the way it already is Column â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Here we go again. It seems that there are people in Frontenac County who just arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t satisfied with Sharbot Lake. In particular, the self-appointed experts in economic development, the majority of whom have never made an independent dollar in their life think we should make the venerable village into some sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;hubâ&#x20AC;? for touristy activities (like fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hiking, that sort of thing). Well, maybe these biz geniuses havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t noticed, it already is a hub, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working just fine and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly improbable that anything they could come up with would make life any better for us folks who live here. The bottom line, for those familiar with the term, is that Sharbot Lake is just fine the way it is and before you start mucking about with it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better think long and hard on the ramifications of any â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;progress.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The problem is (and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manifested itself in many communities like Gravenhurst and Lakefield) that things get done in the almighty name of economic development that end up turning magnificent natural assets into excuses for faceless corporations and individuals to pad their own bottom lines. While yes, it would be nice if there were a few more jobs available that might entice some of our youth to stick around, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee any grandiose economic development schemes are going to create said jobs or that our kids will want to do them even if they did manifest themselves. The reason most of us came here, and the reason most of those lucky enough to be born/raised here stay, is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice little place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; emphasis on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;little.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nothing against somebody getting rich, if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their thing, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go screwing up what we have so that some corporate bigwig can have a third vacation home. You want an example of how great a community this is? Last weekend, a bunch of musicians from the Port Hope/Cobourg area rented a bus and came down to help us

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raise some money for a new outdoor rink. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how much other communities think of us. (Just as an aside, apparently The Beer Store wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept a Township of Central Frontenac cheque for the beer for the dance and District 3 Rec representative/organizer Leslie Merrigan had to pay for the suds with a credit card.) Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thought if the eco-develop brain trust wants an idea of how to spend half a million dollars. Buy up some land just outside of Northbrook in Frontenac County, build a five-unit seniors complex on it and make sure thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a physical connection to Pine Meadows so that we can keep a few more seniors in the county. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Just a note: since North Frontenac Telephone decided to get out of the email business, everybody in the area had to get a new email address so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if some of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get right back to you. My new email is snowthewolf2@ gmail.com. Hey Hollie, think I could get some new business cards? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used up most of the ones I had anyways.

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Quill Lecture Sunday, Dec 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Kingston Library Stall will discuss Fall and Winter Reading at Goodes Hall room 101, 143 Union St. Queen’s University. For more info call 613-5491910. Christmas Cakes for Parkinson’s are now available at A World of Rentals Inc. 154 Railway St in Kingston. Your choice of fruitcake (2lb) or Cherry (1.5lb) $20 each. For info or delivery to your home please phone Lloyd at 613-542-8010. Kingston Shrine Club Christmas Turkey Dinner Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $ 15.00 Children under ten years of age $ 8. To be held at the Shrine Club 3260 Princess st @ Collins Bay. Youth Dance Dec. 4 Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith 7 to 9:30 for public school children, cost $6.00 call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Craft sale December 5 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Royal Kingston Curling Club (130 Days Rd), free admission. Come in and take a break from your Christmas shopping and enjoy a plate of baked goodies with tea/ coffee for $5.00. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to join our monthly meeting which helps find solutions to individual ailments. This months topic: Reconnect Brain to Body, an introduction to Feldenkrais Movement with Susan Yee. (this is a scent-free event) Isabel Turner Library, Monday Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by non-profit Health Pursuits 613-484-3663 or info@healthpursuitsgroup.com Shriners Christmas Cakes are available at the Club. 3260 Princess St at Collins Bay Road daily from 1 to 5 p.m. Northern Frontenac Community Services/ The Child Centre offers free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children birth to six, most days from 9:30am-11:30am. Monday- Sharbot Lake, The Child Centre, Healthy Beginnings birth-18 months. Harrowsmith Playgroup, Free Methodist Church birth-six. Tuesday-Verona, Trinity United Church birth to six. Sydenham, Legion birth to six. Wednesday- Sharbot Lake, The Child Centre birth to six Thursday – Storrington, fire hall/library birth to six.

A Community Pancake Breakfast will be held prior to the Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 830-10 at St. Paul’s United Church, Hwy 38 Harrowsmith. Free will donations will be accepted to support the Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge Christmas Hamper campaign. Church volunteers will also be accepting food donations along the parade route. For more information please call the church office at 613-372-2525. Boomers 50+yrs. Rock ‘n Roll Fitness Walk to the Beat plus Stretch and Strength Tuesdays, Thursdays mornings and Monday evenings. Join us any time for free demos and information . A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west end location. Sno-Birds 50+ safety golf clinics for women and men 50+ yrs. who would like to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, and be smart about avoiding injuries specific to golf Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. For location in Kingston’s west end and additional info. please call Dee at 613-389-6540. Bath Legion at Millhaven – Dec. 4 Friday lunch, home cooked food. Come & enjoy. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 Friday Euchre. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 Christmas Bake Sale. Starts at 11 a.m. Homebaked goods. Come out and support the Legion. Dec. 5. Shuffleboard, registration 11 a.m. Play starts at 12 noon. Dec. 5 Meat Spin starts at 1 p.m. $2 per play. Dec. 7 Monday night Shuffleboard 7 p.m. $2 to play. Come out & have some fun. Everyone welcome. Christmas craft and bake sale - a fundraiser for Holy Family Parish, will be held at Holy Family School, 114 Wiley Street, Kingston, on Saturday, 5 December from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sunday, 6 December from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission – items for Food Bank welcome – tempting supply of home baking - cash canteen. With twenty-seven artisans on hand, you will be sure to find a gift for those special people on your list. Legion 560 – Friday, Dec. 4 - Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with small cover for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Dec. 5 Runaway Cowboys, new hot band, will

entertain from 8 to 12 with small cover for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Join us on Dec 6 at 4 p.m. at Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham Street, Kingston. The event will include speakers, candlelight vigil and a rose ceremony commemorating women who were killed in the Montreal Massacre, 1989, as well as local and other Ontario women killed by genderbased violence. There will be community displays and refreshments. Come join us in honouring these women’s lives. Are you a senior or disabled person who has difficulty preparing meals? 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! Call 613-634-0130 ext 2302 for more information. Kingston Horticultural Society meeting, Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Lee Valley Tools representative will present “Nifty Gardening Gifts. “ For more information call Jane @ 613-542-9604. Christmas luncheon and sale hosted by St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy home baking, knitting, crafts and stay for lunch. Rideau Trail Club Friday, Dec. 4 The 9th Annual Foley Mountain Christmas Tree Hike and Sing Level 1- Easy Pace 1.4 km from park gates to the Christmas Tree on Foley Mountain. Get into the spirit of the season by joining our Central Club friends as we sing Christmas carols beneath the lighted branches . Optional dinner/ refreshments afterwards at The Cove in Westport. The Cove requires a reservation so contact the leaders by December 2nd if you plan to attend. Bring a flashlight and your icers. Carol sheets are provided. Depart from Kingston at 5:30PM. Not meeting as a group at Canadian Tire, so call or e-mail ahead to arrange car-pooling, or meet at the park gates at 6:15PM. No dogs please (Service Animals excepted). Leaders: Gunhild and Bill. karius1@cogeco.ca 613-858-3183

The annual “Spirit of Advent” concert will be held at Trinity United Church, Verona on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 374-2777. Kingston Women’s Connection presents ‘Christmas All Wrapped Up’ on Tues, Dec. 8 7:30 – 9 p.m. @Gibson Hall,990 Sydenham Rd. Jackie Marshall,owner of ‘1000 Islands Soap Co’ will display her locally handmade natural products great gift ideas! Linda Chapman,guest speaker&soloist will share”Gifts from the heart” Please reserve with:Shirley(613)547-4487 or email:judycobham@sympatico.ca 39 Club of Kingston Dance Fri. Dec. 4th. Music by Top Shelf (Red Night) at the Royal Canadian Legion 631, Main Hall, 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual. Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10 for Members) Birthday Lunch Friday, Dec. 4, 12 noon. Celebrate a December Birthday at The Seniors Centre. Enjoy salad with baked ham and scalloped potatoes lunch followed by birthday cake. $14.50/person (no charge/ Birthday Member). Advance tickets only. Sponsored by St. Lawrence Place. 56 Francis St. 613.548.7810 Dawn House Women’s Shelter is holding its Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5 from 10 am – 3 pm at the RCAF Association Wing 416 (200 Hampton Gray Gate.) There will be a variety of vendors, live Christmas music, soup and chili lunch, and Dawn House will have 1000 collectible Hot Wheels cars and a collection of women’s purses for sale. There is no admission cost, however, we are asking for donations of non-perishable food items for our food cupboard which supports women in the community who are in need. Please call 613-545-1379 for more information. Bereaved Families Kingston - Mothers’ Night: A support meeting for mothers who have lost a child or suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a newborn. For more information, please phone 613634-1230. Tuesday, December 8th from 6:30 -8 p.m. Bereaved Families Kingston - Spousal/Partner Loss Night: A support meeting for those who have suffered the loss of their spouse or partner to death.

For more information, please phone 613634-1230. Thursday, December 10th from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 5 - “Christmas Baking & Crafts Sale” from 9 a.m. till noon only. In the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Village. 14 vendor tables plus “Bake Table”. Breakfast with Santa and St. Nicholas Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. St. Luke’s Church, 236 Nelson Street. Come along and enjoy a yummy breakfast, games, songs, crafts – and it’s all FREE! Kingston United Empire Loyalists meet Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Hall, 137 Queen Street at Montreal. Speaker Gordon Sly on “Education in the 19th Century”. There will also be a silent auction of duplicate library books. Join us for an optional noon sandwich lunch, $3.50. Info: Carol at 613-546-2256. Rev. Oscar Simpson hosts another Country Church Christmas Homecoming at Hartington Community Church Friday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. SPECIAL GUESTS: Crooked Wood and The Old Hims. Free will offering & refreshments following. Information 613-374-2178. The Show of Don Connolly’s Recent Artworks at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Rd., Sydenham, continues until December 4. Don is a celebrated local artist who has painted thousands of aviation works, hundreds of which are in museums, and who more recently has added landscapes and sculptures to his repertoir. Don will be in attendance at special showings every Sunday from 2-4pm until the end of November. Sponsored by SFCS and Grace Arts. Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – Dec. 4. Discussion: “What is the Purpose of Life?” Friday, Dec 4 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@ kingston.net 613-634-0767 The Royal Kingston Curling Club’s Social Committee is hosting it’s 2nd annual Craft Show on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. We are looking for vendors, cost is $20/ table. Please contact Pennie at Penelopejane671@gmail.com for further information.

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Do you teach your kids to believe in Santa? Do you think they believe you? Column - To those who grew up celebrating Christmas: did you believe in Santa when you were a kid? I mean really, truly believe? Because I really don’t think I did. Maybe when I was a tiny toddler – as in, not old enough to form any lasting memories. But even then, it seems unlikely. Certainly, I was excited by the mystery of presents “magically” appearing under the

tree. I didn’t quite understand how they got there and I didn’t want to. I remember having a sneaking suspicion that the answer might be right under my nose, but unconsciously avoided thinking about the matter too hard, I think, at the risk of figuring it out. I was forced to confront reality at age seven, when my cousin confided in me a discovery. “The tooth fairy is your parents,” he whispered. “I stayed awake one night and saw my mom leave money under my pillow.” I reluctantly put two and two together and my denial ended at that moment. I wasn’t devastated or anything – just disappointed. Christmas lost some of its magic for me that

day. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because this year Summer is at an age where Santa could be pretty huge. We sort of half did it last year with the Elf on the Shelf and it went badly (I wrote about this in another column). This year we’re skipping the elf but will probably go full in with Santa. Or should we? Some of our friends have decided against teaching their kids to believe in Santa, and present him more as a symbol of the season of giving. I definitely see merit in this choice. In theory, I’m all for the bribery part (i.e. you’d better behave or no presents!) but the idea of carrying out an elaborate, prolonged

lie and keeping a straight face about it seems to go against Steve’s and my natures. I’ve tried it a couple of times already: “Be a good little girl, Santa’s watching” – and hated the sound of my own voice. Even Summer seemed to get that something was up. “Okay mommy,” she said, half laughing about it. We didn’t do the Easter Bunny at all this past spring, come to think. Without really talking about it, Steve and I seemed to agree that the idea of a giant, chocolate-bearing bunny who breaks into your house is just too far fetched for our family. Santa, on the other hand, could be slightly more our speed – could being the operative word. I think we’ll try it

out and see how it goes. So far, Summer doesn’t seem scared of the idea of Santa, which is a start. I’m just not sure if she really buys it. Maybe she’s inherited both her parents’ penchant for evidence-based belief, which certainly isn’t a bad thing. And if she ends up pretending to believe – or, rather, in denial about her lack of belief, the way I was, perhaps that’s the best of both worlds. I’m interested in hearing from other parents of young children out there – do you teach your kids that Santa is real, sort of real, or not real at all? Do you think they really, truly believe, or is it more of a fun, unspoken joke you’re all in on?

Loughborough Christmas Emergency and Relief Committee (LC&ERC) Christmas is almost here and most of us are making plans to visit with family and friends to enjoy delicious goodies and the best the holiday season has to offer! For 27 years, amazing community support has allowed the Lough-

borough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee to ensure that everyone in our community has what they need to experience a traditional Christmas. Last year we distributed 72 baskets which were brimming with turkey, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other staples and goodies. There is a toy and a book per child, a gift for each teen, hand knitted mittens, and additional donated items so that parents can choose an extra something for their little ones. We are fortunate to have a number of local businesses, churches, and individuals that support our initiatives. The next fundraiser, organized by the Sydenham Holiness Church, will take place at the Grace Centre at 4295 Stagecoach Road in Sydenham, on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at 7:00pm. The Kingston Capitol Men’s Choir will provide music to help get us in the Christmas spirit. Donations collected will go towards our Christmas Basket Initiative. There will be light refreshments following, so plan to stay afterwards for the goodies and fellowship! Each year, food and toys are generously donated to us by the Loughborough Public and Sydenham High schools. We are very grateful to the South Frontenac Community & Social Services Corporation for the generous use of the Grace Centre for packing and distributing the Christmas Baskets. You may have received our recent mailing; our only appeal to the community for support. Please make cheques payable to LC&ERC; P.O. Box 88; Sydenham, ON; K0H2T0. If you prefer to donate online, however, you may do so through CanadaHelps which can be accessed through our website: www.lcerc.ca.

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New four-legged member of Kingston Police Force brings comfort to victims By Hollie Pratt-Campbell hpratt-campbell@perfprint.ca

News - The newest member of the Kingston Police Force is two years old, has four legs and occasionally falls asleep on the job. “Vern”, a gentle, friendly, yellow lab/golden retriever cross, was donated to the force by National Service Dogs (NSD) and will serve as Ontario’s first Canine-Assisted Intervention (CAI) dog. His job is to comfort those who have witnessed or been victimized by a crime and/ or trauma, and assist them in giving their statement to police or in court preparation. Vern has been with the KPF since Oct. 5 and his handler Melanie Jefferies, a detective constable with the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit, says he’s already made a noticeable difference in the tone of

victim questioning sessions. “I just notice people are calmer,” she remarks. “Even for adults, the interview seems to flow a bit better.” The idea is that the victim or witness will sit on a couch and Jefferies will tell Vern to “go visit”. The dog then rests his head in the person’s lap and usually falls asleep as they tell their story. “He lies on their lap and they pet him. The only disruption is he starts

to snore sometimes,” she laughs. “And it’s sort of a nice distraction because you’re talking about something so intense and it’s sort of a little break, just long enough, then we go back to talking about the subject again.” Jefferies explains that petting a dog is a cathartic experience, especially for children; it reduces blood pressure and increases the “feel good” hormone oxytocin.

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News – Few things are more picturesque than a deer in the snowy, winter woods feeding on twigs and grass, but for the Friends of Lemoine Point this image is not so welcome. “One of the major problems we have had over the years have been deer,” explained John Diemer, president of the Friends of Lemoine Point community group. “They eat a lot of the stock that we plant and that is a continuous struggle for us. And now we find that there are just more than the area can handle.” The Friends of Lemoine Point is a local community-based group of volunteers that helps to conserve and enhance Lemoine Point Conservation Area. Their goal is to undertake programs and activities to enhance the natural environment, promote public awareness and enjoyment and advise and work with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) on the development of Lemoine Point. “We have been looking, with the CRCA, at the issues with the deer over the years and we have learned that one of the reasons there are so many deer is that people are feeding them and feeding them a lot,” said Diemer. “It is a big problem. We are trying to educate people and really encourage them to stop feeding the deer.”

According to Diemer, contrary to what many people think, feeding them is actually bad for the deer themselves. After a deer has built up its fat reserves in summer and fall, its metabolism drops, so that it needs less

food in the winter. the Friends of Lemoine Point group, “They can survive on those fat re- learned all of this at their annual genserves and twigs, tree buds etc.,” he eral meeting this year and now they explained. “But that natural drop in are working on educating the rest of metabolism is disrupted and prevent- the community. ed by people feeding it, which results “We are putting up signs with the in it having higher help of the CRCA and we are looking than normal en- at more ways to enforce this point,” ergy needs and he said. “We are doing our best to requiring more talk to people and try to discourage food, thus actu- them from feeding the deer and really ally making win- educate them about the issue. It is an ter survival more uphill struggle because these people difficult.” mean to do well and they feel that Diemer, Miracles alongAd.pdf they are helping the deer. It is diffi1 19/11/2015 1:14:40 PM with the rest of cult.”

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Kingstonians discuss what culture means to them By Mandy Marciniak

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News – What does culture mean to you? That was the question put forth to more than 100 Kingstonians on Nov. 25 at the Tett Centre. The event, one of 11 happening across the province, was

part of the Ontario government’s Culture Talks series. The series aims to gain insight into what culture means to Ontarians and how the government can improve its approaches to culture. Members of the Kingston community were happy to provide their thoughts, including MPP

for Kingston and the Islands Sophie Kiwala. “I am so proud that this is happening in our community,” said Kiwala. “Culture envelops many different areas of our lives – whether it is food or architecture or dance, music, or theatres – all of these things contribute to how much we enjoy our lives and I hope that we have an opportunity to really draw that out of each of the participants that are here.” New Lock sets The evening started with brief Key cutting introductions Fire rated safes and short videos Burglar safes before moving into an informal Wall safes

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let in New York. After working with the Ballet Society in New York, Balanchine, along with Lincoln Kirsent, was asked to establish a resident company, which in 1948 became the New York City Ballet. Balanchine served as director until 1989. Since 1955, the New York City Ballet company has presented an annual lavish and stunning production of the Nutcracker. The company admits that The Nutcrackers is one of the most complex theatrical staged ballets in its repertory. Sumptuous costumes, lavish sets and spectacular feats of dance typify the entire performance. On December 12, the Moscow Ballet will perform their adaptation of the classic ballet in Kingston. For 40 years, the company has toured the world. This will

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Emma Chen, Aria Wilton, and Holly Crowson, of The Street Ballerinas Performance Art Project, pose in the Delta Waterfront Hotel with some of the 200 nutcrackers that Richard Johnson donated to Kingston’s Grand Theatre. All 200 nutcrackers will be exhibited through December, including during the Moscow Ballet performances of The Nutcracker ballet Photo/Mark Bergin

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affect the characters, because there’s a magical presence around her. Mary Poppins’ purpose is to bring the Banks family together. By the end of the show, if people are crying in the audience, we’ve done our job. This Broadway show is set up to bring that out in a way that’s better than in the movie. A lot of the Sherman Brothers’ songs are still there, plus some new ones.” Johnston said that Ronan Garrison, who plays Mr. Banks is perfect for the show. Ronan Garrison grew up in the UK and last year moved to Kingston, where he attended Grade 11 at Regi. As a boy, as a member of the Winchester Cathedral Boys Choir, he attended boarding school. “He lived an early life similar to that of his character, George Banks,” said Johnston. Ronan explained that he has made a transition much like Banks does in the story. “When I went to Winchester Cathedral, everything was so different. Everything is planned for you.” He later attended a regular high school in England and was surprised by the lack of structure.

“It was like, wow, I have to set my own time, decide when to take meals, nothing was set anymore. Then coming [to Regi] from an English high school, it was even less structured. In England, I wasn’t allowed out of school to go to shops or anything. Then coming here, everything was more free. It’s has given me an experience to understand people better. It was very difficult to adapt from a private school to a regular school and then from a regular English school to a regular Canadian school.” In other words, he’ll be brining an understanding of the complexities of transition to his character. “Mr. Banks is a very complex character and it took a while to really understand him. There are many more levels to him than appear at first. The play follows his character changes, which are very interesting.” For a highlight of the high school theatre season, don’t miss the Kingston premiere of Mary Poppins. The show runs nightly at 7 p.m. from December 9–12. There’s also a 2 p.m. matinee on December 12. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students. Matinee tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students, and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available by calling Regi at 613-545-1902.

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The Regiopolis-Notre Dame annual theatrical performances always set the bar high with their professional style productions. This year, Regi’s drama and music departments are bringing a beloved classic, Mary Poppins, to a Kingston stage for the first time. Mary Poppins is one of the toughest shows to launch. For a start, it’s more complex than many musicals, and it has to be handled carefully. Without the proper combination of directing, choreography and music this show would be chaos. The stage version of Mary Poppins is darker than in tone than the film. In the theatrical production, you’ll also find a greater sense of transformation. The most significant metamorphosis you’ll experience on stage is that of Mr. Bank, who goes from rigid follower of rules to a man who puts his family first. The children, Jane and Michael Banks, were, admittedly, a little twee in the movie. Not so on stage, where they are sassy brats in the early scenes. The children in the story are so obnoxious that their nanny, Katie Nana (played by Holly Crowson), quits her employment with the Banks Family. Along comes Mary Poppins, a new nanny, who exists on the far side of mysterious. The Mary Poppins musical you’ll witness at Regi will demonstrate why the school has such a stellar reputation for its theatrical productions. This will be far above the average high school or community theatre offerings. Several months ago, when I heard the announcement that Regi was doing Mary Poppins, I had two thoughts. The first was excitement; this is a spectacular show. The second was wondering if Steve Powell, the head of Regi’s Drama Department, and Hugh Johnston, head of the music department, were crazy. Not only were they taking on a brilliant but difficult to produce musical, they were also in the position of giving the show it’s Kingston premiere. Powell agreed with my assessment of “crazy.” “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, without question,” he said. “Having Sue Del-Mei for choreography has helped immensely. When you think about it, she’s done half the show. Dance is such a huge part of this. Her work has allowed me to do other things. Plus, I have a student teacher, Will Cunningham, who has taken on a couple of the scenes. He’s done a lot of acting coaching.” But no matter how much help there is, this remains a technically difficult show. A director has to determine how to create magic on the stage. “I saw the show in New York, and it was a lot better than the movie,” said

Powell. “I was blown away. The script takes us through a lovely and charming story with deep messages. It’s a big challenge. We’ve always tried to challenge ourselves as a production team.” He stops and takes a deep breath in and out. Shakes his head. “We’ve certainly done that here. When you take on something like this, it helps the team, the actors, the crews, learn and develop their skills.” Holly Crowson, a triple threat actor (actor, singer, dancer), who plays the roles of Katie Nana and Valentine, is using all of her skills in this show. “My main role as Valentine is a lot of fun because it was up to me to create this crazy doll character,” she said. “They gave me a lot of room to insert my own eccentricities with the doll.” She explained that Valentine is a doll who comes to life and is upset with Jane and Michael Banks, because they are always fighting. “I get to take my revenge on the kids, which is a lot of fun,” she said. “In both roles, Katie Nana and Valentine, the audience sees the attitude of the kids who boss me around. At the beginning, they are not treating Nana or their toys very well.” Holly saw Mary Poppins on Broadway and loves that it is coming to life in Kingston for the first time. “There’s a lot more complicated dance in Mary Poppins than there was in Pirates [of Penzance] last year,” she said. “It’s great, because it’s challenging for dancers , but it’s attainable for people who aren’t dancers. The fact that everyone is together performing in all these dance numbers will be really powerful during the show.” Kathryn Johnston, well known to local audiences for past leading roles in such shows as Anne Anne of Green Gables, Pirates of Penzance, and Guys and Dolls, plays Mary Poppins. “Mary Poppins is a very difficult role,” she said. “It’s really fun, but also tricky. I want to make her likable. It’s hard to justify some of her lines and still like her, and that’s the challenge, to make her a little bit mysterious but also enticing. There’s something about her that

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and while this research agreed with the others regarding a lack of clear collision correlation, it found evidence that digital billboards distracted drivers and should be prohibited. I’d advise local residents to keep in touch with their councilors to make sure their voices and opinions are heard. Winter is almost here and with it will Carleton Place motorists almost dodged come the debate(s) on engine block heata distracting bullet recently when the Policy ers. Most vehicles produced by the Detroit Review committee of town council rejected Three (GM, Ford, and FCA) still supply the staff recommendation not to proceed at these Canadian necessities as standard this time with electronic welcoming signs equipment but few imports include them. which are being proposed for the 4 highway/ However for those vehicles that don’t country road entrances to the municipality. come with them, they are available as a These small electronic low-height billboards reasonably priced add-on. While we’ve all are supposed to carry municipal information heard stories from one family character or as well as business advertising and commu- another bragging about how they’ve never nity announcements. The signs would be spoiled their ride with the use of a block able to carry more than one message at once heater and never were let down on a frosty and would cycle different messages every morning, these units should be used on any few seconds or so. They would also display vehicle parked outside when the overnight in a variety of colours and would have the temps are forecast to dip below -20° C. For ability to change their intensity based on those with the benefit of an unattached and ambient light. The pushback from various unheated garage, the temps can dip a bit residents listed light pollution/intrusion and lower before the heater is needed and as road safety as reasons why these types of most home owners with attached garages signs should not see the light of day. know, their car bedrooms seldom get frosty As I’ve always believed that these enough for a plug-in. signs are a distraction to drivers, I did Block heaters can be safely plugged in some research and forwarded links to all night, but this practice can be a drain on town staff and the committee chair for a the electricity budget. A simple outdoor comprehensive report that was presented socket timer is all it takes, and setting it for to the City of Toronto in 2013. In this between 1 and 2 hours on-time before you report compiled by CIMA+ (a major in- have to leave in the morning will ensure ternational engineering and consulting a quick start in the worst of weather. But group) the authors quoted a number of there are 2 other benefits with the regular studies done in the US and in Sweden. use of a block heater. The first is the alWhile none of the various studies could most instant heat you’ll get from your vefind a direct correlation between digital hicle’s HVAC system. The block heater billboards and collisions, they all admit- pre-warms the engine coolant which is the ted that few drivers would ever volunteer source of heat for the cabin system. This to an investigating police officer that they means warm air blowing out the vents were distracted. The studies also conclud- within a few minutes of driving. ed that, even with sophisticated equipThe second benefit is reduced fuel usment and gear, it would be hard to come age. Fuel economy takes a sharp dive evup with undisputable empirical evidence ery winter on any vehicle and the engine to indicate what level of distraction actu- coolant temperature has a lot to do with ally impairs a driver. this. When the coolant is pre-warmed, the One of the largest studies of this group engine coolant temp sensor will allow the was completed in Stockholm, Sweden fuel injection system to lean out the fuel

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