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Music and dance program at Fairmount Home allows residents to connect with – and make – memories BY TORI STAFFORD
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“Music, in essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.” These are the words of music legend Stevie Wonder, and words that now resonate more than ever with those who live and work at Fairmount Home in Glenburnie. Earlier this year, Fairmount Home, a notfor-profit long term care home, announced they would be launching a music and dance program for the residents of Fairmount’s secure unit for those with advanced dementia. The program, which began in May, consisted of 10 sessions focusing on engagement through music and seated dance, and incorporated First Nations music, traditional French Canadian music, and folk songs and dance as a means of celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary. Mackenzie Costron, an Former Fairmount Home resident Ron Leblanc works with Mackenzie Costron, a accredited music therapist and registered music therapist and facilitator of the music and dance program recently completed counselling therapist, Jackie Mills, the at Fairmount, which aimed to engage those residents living with advanced demenfounder of the ‘Sit N’ Dance’ seated dance tia. Leblanc, who passed away shortly after the program ended, found he was able program, and First Nation’s musician and to remember how to play guitar during the program. songwriter, Eric Voice, were all brought to Submitted photo Fairmount to deliver the program. With a team of professional facilitators and the dedicated staff at Fairmount working toBut it also saw something much larger and that our residents really connect with and gether, the program saw Fairmount residents have success with, so it seemed like an ideal engage in singing, seated dance, and playing more profound. “The program included dance, music, avenue to use to celebrate Canada’s 150th,” hand instruments such as hand drums and touch and stimulation, and those are things said Katie Johnson, recreationalist for Fairmaracas.
mount Home and coordinator of the music and dance program. “Special connections were built between residents, and also between the residents and the guest facilitators who came in and provided the musical assistance and the dance instruction, which I think is really special. We’re all about those significant moments.” Both Johnson and Lisa Hirvi, administrator for Fairmount Home, described magical moments where participating residents obviously responded positively to the music and movement, which have been proven to stimulate different areas of the brain that are normally not as active in those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. “Even in those residents who weren’t participating as actively as others, certain songs or styles of music would bring about a response. You could see a twinkle in their eyes that may not have been there before,” Johnson said. “So whether it was a smile, or whether it was singing, or whether it was actually using a musical instrument – whatever it was, they came alive in that moment, so it was awesome,” Hirvi continued. “Those memories are in different parts of the brain, so those parts of the brain were ignited and it showed in terms of their own responsive ways.”
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A father-son bike ride unlike any other BY TORI STAFFORD
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If you ask any nine-year-old boy what he’d like to do for a fun end-of-summer activity, you can expect to get some pretty wild answers – but not every nine-year-old would put their all into making that idea come to life. Nine-year-old James Potvin isn’t just any nine-year-old boy, and when his father, Chris, posed the question above, James knew right away he wanted to go to the Giver Playground in Ottawa – Canada’s largest playground built over a season of TVO’s award-winning show, Giver, to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. It seems like a fairly straightforward wish - to tour the 4,600 square foot playground that boasts a section dedicated to each of the country’s provinces and territories and is even shaped like Canada from a bird’s eye view. But James had bigger ideas. “Then he said ‘And I want to ride my bike there,”’ the elder Potvin said, standing in a clearing just off the Cataraqui Trail in Sydenham on Tuesday, Aug. 29. “And I said ‘Whhhaaaattt?!”
Potvin laughed as he recalled James proposing the over 400-km bike trek from their hometown of Whitby to the nation’s capital. But, as James isn’t just any nine-yearold boy, Potvin isn’t just any father. “I said ‘Ok, well, prove to me that you can ride far enough that we could do it,’” Potvin said. And that’s precisely what James did. Over a couple of weeks, James and his dad hopped on their bikes and took on some pretty major bike treks. The firstone took the pair from their home in Whitby to Toronto’s Union Station. Navigating those incredibly busy areas of the city would undoubtedly be a challenge for any kid, but for James, who is on the autism spectrum, the challenge was far more significant. Full grown adults struggle to tour these areas as pedestrians, as the traffi c, public transit, cyclists, pedestrians and generally large crowds whizz and swirl around them. They kept on peddling until Potvin spotted a familiar street – one most Ontarians are aware of as Canada’s version of Wall Street. “We found Bay Street…” Potvin said, pausing as he realized again the importance of the moment that occurred next.
“So my kid, my autistic nine-year-old, biked down Bay Street on a Saturday afternoon… If he could handle that, he could handle whatever we were going to find on the road. That was it. We were going.” As they planned their trip and used their network of three major organizations Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada
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James Potvin (centre), 9, sits with his Scouting buddies, Gord Campbell and his son, Cameron, while he takes a break from his bicycle trek from Whitby to Ottawa, which he is taking on with his father, Chris. Tori Stafford/Metroland
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For those with Grandview, the powerful way that James and his dad are raising funds and awareness is “inspiring and so exciting,� said Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, CEO of GrandFor two years, James has remained on view Children’s Centre. the waitlist for services through Grandview “For James to be able to cycle and do someChildren’s Centre, which serves children thing like this to show other kids that, even with a variety of different disabilities from with a diagnosis of autism or whatever your throughout Durham Region. James decided diagnosis might be, there are ways to make that raising funds to ensure Grandview can an impact in life, it’s just wonderful,� she said, continue to offer services to the over 3,000 noting how noble it is that James and his father kids currently on waitlists and the nearly are raising funds for Grandview knowing full 6,000 children it is already serving was a well those funds will benefit other children on worthy cause. At the same time, Potvin has the waitlist, not James himself. used the excursion to raise awareness about “We’re so excited that he’s doing this – for autism online. Using the hashtag #RideJames- him, and for his family and his confidence – Ride, Potvin has been posting about the trip but the fact that he’s choosing to raise funds as it is happening, but he’s also been sharing to help other kids just makes it extra special.� some of the insights he’s learned from being in And for James, who has found himself feaa family dealing with autism. tured on radio and televisions stations and in “It’s so important to James to be able to papers throughout the communities the jourwork his way through the waitlist to get the ney has taken the duo through, it seems as services he needs for autism, but at the same though the idea has blossomed into something time, we are bringing autism awareness into it,� more than just a fun and worthwhile activity. Potvin said, noting that the label ‘autistic’ can “There have been a few interesting decision be easily misinterpreted as a crippling or en- points for him,� Potvin said, explaining one tirely debilitating. particular instance where James’ chain fell off “I really like the vehicle that it’s become for his bike while he was on the opposite side of me in the last two-three weeks to put posts up the road from his father and was faced with on Facebook, to talk about what it means to what to do. James uses a set of rules that he be in an autistic family, what autism is and why goes through when faced with these ‘decision the puzzle piece is significant, what my kid can points,’ and this was a moment when Potvin do and can’t do,� he said, “And being able to had the opportunity to see his son problem express that ‘No, no, this isn’t crippling, this solve with confidence, all on his own. isn’t a deal-ender, this is what this is and this is “I wasn’t sure how he was going to handle what our challenges are.’� this wildcard being thrown into the set of Continued from page 4
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Kingstonians biking across Canada to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer receive less than three per cent of the monies in total across the country, in terms of cancer support.” hpratt-campbell@metroland.com All of the money raised from the ride will be shared among the 17 oncology units in Canada Three Kingstonians are among 32 people who that include a pediatric section, including the one will bike across Canada this September in supat Kingston General Hospital. port of childhood cancer research – and between “The Coast to Coast Against Cancer Founthe three of them, they’ve already raised well over dation, the foundation that actually puts on $100,000. this and other events, is the only foundation in Ken Cross, whose daughter Megan is a leukemia Canada that specifically provides 100 per cent of survivor, will participate in the The Coast to Coast the money raised back to childhood cancer proAgainst Cancer Foundation’s National Kids Cangrams and charities that support it,” says Cross. cer Ride for the seventh time, and this will be the As of Thursday, Richardson had raised just first ride for his teammates Isabelle Richardson and shy of $25,000, Slack nearly $22,000, and Cross Scott Slack. The three were set to fly out to White about $65,000. People can still donate to them or Rock, B.C. on Sunday, Sept. 3, and on Sept. 6 they’ll any of the National Kids Cancer Ride particidip their bikes’ rear tires in the Pacific before setting pants at www.nationalkidscancerride.com. out on an 18-day journey to Halifax. “It’s not about what your number is individuSlack’s sister taught Megan when she was in ally, it’s about the total collective number,” Cross Grade 1, and was he was always moved by the famsays. ily’s story; he first met Cross when he did a stage ride He notes that he’s proud of Richardson and with the 2010 Coast to Coast Across Canada team. Slack for stepping up and taking on this chal“The other riders just kind of touched my heart,” lenge with him, remarking that the ride is a huge he says. “I wanted to do something. Then the ‘what commitment – not only for those who do the bikif’ factor kicked in, with my own son and my nephing, but also for their loved ones and the larger ews and nieces and all the other children around – I (Left to Right) Ken Cross, Isabelle Richardson and Scott Slack are biking across Canada community at home who support them. needed to do something to try to help.” for children's cancer. “From a dad to somebody like Isabelle, who Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland Richardson’s life has also been touched by canhad a childhood friend touched by cancer, to cer. Scott and the faculty at Mother Theresa - thanks The three have been training throughout the year more about childhood cancer in Canada. “My best friend’s sister passed from cancer, and “We’re able engage and really educate them on for doing this, because there may be direct or inmy mom just recently [was diagnosed with cancer],” for the big ride, during which they expect to bike she says. “Around the same time, I met Ken and about 170 kilometres a day. Along the way, the rid- childhood cancer charities,” Cross explains. “It’s direct relationships to why you’re doing the ride, thought about doing the ride, and then when that ers will make stops to interact with different com- one of those causes that is either misunderstood or but collectively we’re all doing it for the same reamunities across the country and help people learn woefully underfunded. Childhood cancer charities son, and that’s to help kids.” happened it gave me an extra reason.” BY HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL
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Why is everyone so obsessed with pumpkin?
There is no denying that fall is just around the corner, but in case you needed a reminder, look around any retail location. If you do, you’ll inevitably see all things pumpkin themed, flavoured, shaped and even scented. I get that with a new season comes exciting seasonal things, but when did the world become so obsessed with Pumpkin Spice? As someone who worked at Starbucks for many years, I always felt the pumpkin excitement – Starbucks actually created the pumpkin spice latte more than a decade ago, so I guess we have them to thank for the product spiral that continues to grow each year. I remember people asking when pumpkin spice was coming back all throughout the summer and when it did come back, you really didn’t want to be working that day. In fact, just thinking about it is giving me flashbacks similar to the ones I got earlier this summer with the Unicorn Frappuccino. People go crazy for that ridiculous sugary fake tasting syrup in their latte and to this day, I still don’t understand
why. If you really want a spice beverage that feels like fall order a chai latte. While I get the appeal of a seasonal beverage and the excitement that goes along with it, I don’t understand why pumpkin has become such a big thing. This year, you can go to the grocery store and find pumpkin oreos, kit kats, yogurt, ice cream, beer, popcorn, hummus, bagels and even gum. In 2016, it was estimated that there were nearly 70 different pumpkin products on the shelves at grocery stores; that is insane. So is it just the fact that these products are limited time? Is that it? Or is it because people really love the coziness of pumpkin on a crisp fall day? I was always under the impression that everyone disliked fall because it was the season directly after summer and it moved us closer to winter, but apparently pumpkin makes that all go away. I love fall, I’ve mentioned that numerous times in previous columns, and I love it for many different reasons, but fake pumpkin flavoured things is not one of those reasons. I do love pumpkin pie or
soup or things actually made from the gourd itself, but not artificially flavoured pumpkin items that are just pumpkin for the sake of pumpkin. Maybe it is just the sugar in all of these products. We are all addicted to sugar so maybe pumpkin just gives us an excuse to fulfill that craving without feeling as guilty. I also think there is a social aspect to the pumpkin craze and as with most things, social media is helping the craze grow to new heights. Everyone has to order a pumpkin latte so they can post it to Twitter or Instagram and show the world how cool and on trend they are. I’m not saying this is a bad thing, I do it too sometimes, but I do think this accounts for some of the pumpkin hype. While I’m not going to judge those who partake in all things pumpkin, I can’t give in to all of the craziness myself. I’ll enjoy some pumpkin things this fall, but no more than usual and you certainly won’t find me chewing pumpkin gum anytime soon. Â
The North Korean 'threat' is of our making and we can resolve it BY JEFF MCLAREN
North Korea is a traumatized country in a 67 year state of war. Since the Korean War “ended� in a cease fire and not a peace treaty, fighting could restart at any time. The U.S. conducts several military exercises every year in which they practice invading North Korea. These exercises are labelled “defensive� but include a whole range of offensive weapons like aircraft carriers and stealth bombers and offensive manoeuvres like amphibious invasions behind enemy lines. Imagine for a moment how Canadians would feel if the U.S. conducted military exercises right next to our border in which they practised invading Canada.
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Consider for a moment the North Korean perspective. At the end of the Second World War it was the richer and more developed of the two Koreas. The South was a relatively neglected part of the American post war administration. Through the period of the UN Temporary Commission on Korea, there were massacres and suppression campaigns directed at the South Korean people by the occupying forces. One example I heard in my nine years living in South Korea was a fi rst person account of the Jeju Uprising that described events much closer to war crimes than the whitewash story we can look up today. These and other forgotten stories are the very kinds of things North Koreans are taught in their history classes. EndVice Bishop Vice President President &&&Regional Regional Publisher Mike Vice President RegionalPublisher PublisherPeter MikeMount Mount pbishop@metroland.com mmount@perfprint.ca mmount@perfprint.ca Ext. 613-283-3182 104 613-283-3182,ext. ext.108 104
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Free speech and transparency When newly minted Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer delivered his party-leader acceptance speech back in May, we couldn’t help but notice the appearance of a new plank in the party platform. Among the first orders of business, Scheer declared, would be to restore the university as bastion of free speech, and then threatened to remove federal funding if the institutions did not comply. This is a novel policy development, well outside of more traditional conservative policy totems like lower taxes, growing the economy, and improving national security. So what’s this really all about? Are the Conservatives really going to remove federal funding from the country’s brightest lights because they aren’t providing sufficient security for pro-life and anti-BDS rallies? Why is this suddenly a primary policy concern? Two weeks ago, when a Canadian nationalist movement threatened to march on the University of Toronto, Scheer made clear that his fight for campus free speech doesn’t extend to the ranks of Canada’s Neo-Nazi movement. Condemnation of skinheads and Neo-Nazis is an easy layup, to be sure; however, Scheer’s about-face also exposes the hollowness of such political rhetoric: it goes something like this: “we will protect the right of pro-lifers, pro-Israeli settlements agitators, and men-rights activists free from obstruction of loud counter-protesters, but when you combine all these elements into naked white supremacy? Well that’s a step too far. � It’s good to know that there’s still a red line somewhere. To clarify, we are not advocating censorship, merely transparency. So many of the world’s problems could be solved if only citizens were willing to lift their partisan blinders for a moment and scratch the surface of some of these issues. There are many questions that need to be answered here, like who is paying for these people to speak on academic campuses, and for what larger purpose? Why schedule them on university campuses, where they are know they are going to generate controversy, if not explicitly to provoke protest and condemnation - unless their only goal is to goad, mock and jeer the protestors? Perspective is what the world lacks. If you are inclined to side with the free-speech fetishists, take a moment and breathe through your anger and ponder why the that side has chosen to make culturally diverse, urban centres for critical thought and higher learning teeming with protestors full of youthful vigor as the site of all their performances. The answer is they’ve come looking for a fight, one they would like to see magnifi ed, and spun by the far right’s media ecosystem for larger national consumption. Canada, you’re smarter than this.
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is attacked (but not if North Korea is the aggressor). Any military action against North Korea will make an Events since 1953 tend to confirm and legitimize North Korean fears. enemy of China because it would be The U.S. has invaded Iraq, Afghani- considered a first step to an invasion stan, Haiti, Panama, Granada, the of China. In 1950, when the Chinese Dominican Republic, Vietnam and joined the Korean War, they were not Cuba. And there is a larger list of a nuclear power but they risked nuclecountries the U.S. has attacked with- ar annihilation by attacking Ameriout invading. Given this dangerous can forces. The U.S. had dropped two world that North Korea lives in, it nuclear bombs on Japan five years has developed a successful survival earlier. A risk like that shows how seriously the Chinese take an invasion strategy. North Korea’s strategy involves of North Korea. North Korea itself is no pushover. signalling to the world that, if invaded, it will not go down easily. North It has over 10,000 well-defended artilKorea yells and screams that it will lery pieces aimed at Seoul, a city with extract a high price on anyone who at- a population of 22 million and an tacks them and anyone who supports economic powerhouse of Asia. North their attacker. Like a bullied child in Korea has scud like missiles that can a playground that is surrounded by carry biological and chemical weapan aggressive gang, North Korea has ons that can hit Japan and the rest of decided that it will not tolerate any South Korea. North Korea has had nuclear more bullying. The child yells and screams at its aggressors that it will weapons for over 10 years and they infl ict as much pain as it can if it is will not give them up for generabullied. North Korea knows it cannot tions — this is a reality that the world win a war. It knows that if a shooting needs to accept. Again, the North war starts, it is finished. It also knows Koreans know their history and history. By threatening everyone what happened to Saddam Hussein who supports a bellicose U.S. policy, and Muammar Gaddafi just a few North Korea may draft our support years after they gave up their nuclear weapon programs. North Korea’s, so against military intervention. The costs North Korea can impose far successful, strategy for self-presare very high if it is attacked. China ervation dictates that they will conhas consistently, since 1950, signalled tinue to advance their damage causthat it will support North Korea if it ing capabilities. This means they will Continued from page 8
build more and longer range nuclear ICBMs so they will be able to hit any city in the world. Today, the costs of stopping North Korea with armed force will make an enemy of China, lead to tens of millions of casualties in Asia and perhaps North America and Australia and likely worldwide environmental degradation from nuclear fallout. This is now particularly important for Canada because we have just come in range of North Korean nuclear ICBMs. This is no longer an issue that affects just some of our trading partners. Canada was a member of the UN force that invaded North Korea and we are a strong supporter of the U.S. Canada may very likely be, or soon be, a potential target for North Korea’s “do as much harm if attacked” strategy. The best solution to this problem cannot be the use of military force. North Korea is often depicted as a terrible place to live; a place with no human rights, with a lack of freedom, with poverty and starvation. This is likely very true because they are a country suffering under sanctions and in a state of war. They are in an existential crisis with enemies on their borders threatening invasion. Consider how we have dealt with similar situations: Canada suspended a lot of human rights during our last three existential crises when the War
Measures Act was invoked. We also imprisoned Canadians of German, Ukrainian, Slavic and Japanese decent and we confiscated their property. It took Canadians a generation or more to start to address these wrongs. The point of this example is to say that compared to a state of peace, being in a state of war is not good for the people of any country. North Korea has been in a state of war since 1950. They are bound to have a very different kind of society; one more like what we may have experienced during wartime. Then add the imposed sanctions. North Koreans need to eat. Making it diffi cult for their population to trade does not engender trust or warm feelings. It forces them into elicit trade deals. Sanctions imposed by the UN drive a lot of their bad behaviour because they need to survive and it is all that they can do to get what they need to live. Peace and security is the highest and best answer. Countries with peace and security tend to be the freest and best places to live. It took peace and security for Canada to return the civil rights we lost during the times of the War Measures Act. It took us generations of peace to start to address the wrongs suffered by some Canadians during those times and in other historical periods. North Korea does not have peace or security right now or any of the
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luxuries that come with them. It will likely take generations of peace and security for North Korea to fully integrate into the international system. One thing is clear to me: they won’t be forced and if we try to force them they will hurt us, our allies and, our trading partners. If we want to ensure our safety and keep this from escalating way out of proportion, I believe that Canada’s goal as a middle power in the international order should be to seek peace and security in the world. In the case of North Korea we should start by working for an end to aggressive U.S. actions. We should call for an end to the three yearly combined military field training exercises. Next, call for the removal of American combat forces in South Korea and the gradual lifting of sanctions against North Korea. We should also accept North Korea’s nuclear power status, and normalize diplomatic relations. Diplomacy matters because this is not the crisis people think it is. North Korea is not going to start a war because there is no good end for them if they do. But the U.S. might. The U.S. has the implicating track record and an impulsive leader. Canada should use our close relationship to the U.S. to help avoid starting a nuclear war.
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electrocution. King concluded that, when that method failed, the person or persons attempting to deal with the skunk left it in the After The Kingston Heritage published an parking lot, exposed to the hot sun with no article regarding a standstill in the investiga- shade or shelter. King, the owner of King Wildlife Solution tion into an incident involving animal cruelty which occurred in downtown Kingston, and former wildlife rehabilitation worker, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of told The Kingston Heritage that he reported Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) has decided to the incident immediately to the OSPCA and to Kingston police. Follow up calls made re-address the case. Although The Kingston Heritage initially by this reporter found that Kingston police reported that the incident occurred on Tues- had no record of the incident, and that the day, July 4, further investigation has revealed OSPCA had apparently transferred the case the incident actually took place on Sunday, to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). A representative from June 25. The incident saw local wildlife control ex- the OSPCA explained that, in some cases, pert Adam King arrive to a call regarding a the MNRF has more jurisdiction under their skunk in a trap left in a downtown parking legislation than the OSPCA does — in this lot, only to find that someone had connected case specifically, with regard to the improper jumper cables to the metal cage of the trap use of animal traps — and that the two orin an apparent attempt to kill the skunk by ganizations have a working relationship and BY TORI STAFFORD
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The incident saw local wildlife control expert Adam King arrive to a call regarding a skunk in a trap left in a downtown parking lot, only to find that someone had connected jumper cables to the metal cage of the trap in an apparent attempt to kill the skunk by electrocution.
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“We felt because the MNR (sic) also has laws that deal with the ways of trapping, and regulations on those types of things, there was a lot more area for them to address [this] in their legislation than us in our legislation.” However, at the time the original article was published, the MNRF seemed to have no record of this case coming to them whatsoever. In fact, following the publication of the first article, this reporter received word from the ministry that it “has
not been involved in this.” The original article on Friday, Aug. 11 brought much feedback to The Kingston Heritage through a number of emails and social media messages asking if we would further look into what happened with this case. This reporter continued to press for answers as to what happened with a case that had seemingly fallen through the cracks. Cross explained that, when the OSPCA transfers a case to the MNRF, they do not necessarily follow up, nor are they necessarily notified if the ministry decides not to investigate further. After communicating back and forth with the MNRF, The Kingston Heritage was told that the ministry could “confirm we were not contacted by the OSPCA related to this incident.” Then, as the OSPCA dug further into their records, they found the exact date the call came into them from King (June 25), and the date the call was transferred to the MNRF, according to Cross. Because the call came in on a Sunday and no animal was in need of immediate care (because King was able to successfully free the skunk), the case was dealt with by an OSPCA officer on Monday, June 26. “Our officer spoke with a female dispatcher at the central MNRF reporting line on Monday, June 26. At that time, our officer was reporting two cases to the MNRF, one was the skunk and another case involved a deer,” Cross told The Kingston Heritage in an email. This reporter then spoke with Jolanta Kowalski, a senior media relations officer with the MNRF, following a detailed email explaining exactly what the OSPCA had told her. Continued on page 11
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Kowalski maintained that the ministry could find no record of receiving a call about this incident, and explained that she had spoken to at least four different arms of the ministry that may have received the call (including the reporting line the OSPCA claims to have contacted). However, when all of the facts of the case were again laid out to the ministry, Kowalski said she was unsure if they were “looking back that far” with regard to the incident being reported on June 25. At that point, The Kingston Heritage had informed the MNRF of what
dates the OSPCA claimed to have transferred the case. Kowalski said that, by time of print, she was unable to confirm if and when the call from the OPSCA came in. Despite all of the back and forth communication, the continued investigation into this incident does have a silver lining: After reading The Kingston Heritage’s initial article and determining that the MNRF was not looking into the case, the OSPCA is now looking into what they are able to do at this point to deal with the case. “Knowing that this is an investigation that’s not being done by the MNR (sic), we can look back and see if there is anything
further that we can do on our side,” Cross said. “So that’s what our officers are doing right now — now that we know that they’re not going to move forward with it, we’re going to expand and see if there’s anything we can do.” For King, who was once again faced with a call involving cruelty to an animal when he found someone had trapped a skunk and left it exposed to the sun without water or shelter for 48 hours (which is illegal) on Friday, Aug. 18, finding out the OSPCA has decided to re-examine the first incident came as a happy surprise. “That’s awesome. That’s really good to hear! I like that,” King said. “Thank you for following up with all of that.” He said he reported his other instance of cruelty to an animal — again a skunk — to the OSPCA,
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Back to school time was yet another reminder of Depression times frew, just Mother and me. The back seat of the Model T was loaded with what Mother hoped would sell so that we could buy our house supplies, and have enough left over to buy what books we needed for school. There’s no use in asking, I said to myself. But I mulled it over in my mind, and thought, just maybe Mother would listen. “Do you think I could have a new pair of Getting ready to go back to school af- store-bought shoes this year?” I paused for ter the summer was over, was no big deal. a moment and then added, “Just once I’d Smart’s Drug Store put out long tables of like to have a pair that someone else hadn’t the school books we would need, and what worn first. And not boy’s shoes.” couldn’t be traded or handed down from an Mostly, my shoes came in the hand-meolder brother or sister, had to be bought. down box from Aunt Lizzie in Regina who That meant more chickens, eggs and only had two sons...no daughters, and you whatever else could bring in a few dollars didn’t have to be too smart to see that they would have to be peddled door to door by were decidedly boys’ shoes. Brown, they Mother to pay for what we would need in were. Called brogues. With thick laces. I school supplies. was the only one the shoes would fit. And I For me, unlike bad Marguirite, there hated them with a passion. would be no new clothes. What I had worn How I longed for a pair of girl’s shoes. before would be washed and starched if Mother didn’t even answer, and I wondered needed, and any missing buttons sewn on. if she heard me, so I asked again if she If I was lucky, I might get a new pair of thought there might be enough money to store-bought bloomers to wear in place of buy me a pair of shoes. “They don’t have to my flour bag ones I wore every day. But I be fancy...as long as they are girl’s shoes,” I would be allowed to wear them only for the said again, barely whispering. first day back to school. As if anyone, other Again, Mother didn’t answer for the lonthan me, would know I even had them on! gest time. It was a Saturday. A week before school “Mary, I know you’d like new shoes, but was to start. We were on our way into Ren- by the time we get the books the five of you
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troduced to an assortment of characters. Our main hero is Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum). He's recently lost his construction job at the speedway. His ex Bobbie Jo (Katie Holmes) and her husband are moving, which means Jimmy's daughter is also moving away. Life has kicked Jimmy pretty hard so he decides to kick back. Jimmy goes to his brother Clyde (Adam Driver) with a plan to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jimmy has it all figured out, but as his brother points out they're going to need someone to blow the vault. Fortunately they know the perfect someone and where to find him. Joe Bang (Daniel Craig) is an expert in explosives. He's also in prison. So Jimmy's plan is to break him out, rob the speedway, and get Joe back before anyone notices. You have to love the simplicity. At first glance this looks like it's going to be a comedy of errors. Jimmy's a former high school football star with a bad knee. His brother is a one-armed barBuilding Centre tender. Their sister, Mellie (Riley Keough) is a hairdresser with a love of driving fast cars, and Joe Bang likes to blow things up. However, Soderbergh is playing with these stereotypes to make you think the film is going one way so he can turn the tables on
MOVIE: Lucky Logan STARRING: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Katie Holmes, Riley Keough and Daniel Craig DIRECTOR: Steven Soderbergh RATING: PG If there's one thing Steven Soderbergh knows it's the heist film. The man behind the Ocean's movies is the master of the set-up, the elaborate plan, and the clever twist. With Lucky Logan he does it again. Set in God's country West Virginia, we're in-
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“I couldn’t ask for anything more out of this experience,” said Chad Cousins, 16, a recent graduate of the Kingston Police’s Youth in Policing Initiative Program (YIPI). “I came into this wanting to be a police officer and it just heightened that desire for me and motivated me to keep
going now.” YIPI is designed for youth ages 15 to 18 who are attending high school. The goal of the program is to give them an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. On Aug. 30, community members and members of the Kingston Police Force gathered at police headquarters to celebrate this year’s participants. “This year we have had the pleasure of having
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a very well-rounded and great group as part of the YIPI team,” said Const. Josh Connor, youth program officer with the Kingston Police. “Every year the program seems to get better — we went from a program with two youth to four this year, and every year we are increasing in applications, and the calibre of candidates keeps going up too.” This year, 125 applicants applied for four positions. Jocelyn Miles, 16, was excited that she was accepted. “I want to be a police officer when I am older and I thought this was such a great opportunity,” she said. “The whole experience was so rewarding and I loved working with the other youth and Josh. It has been a great summer.” Since July 11, the YIPI participants worked 40
hours a week under Connor’s supervision and participated in the Youth Police Academy, Camping with Cops, Kingston Police Market Square Kids Day, the Show N Shine, Taste of Kingston, the Princess St. Promenade and many more community events. For Cousins, the highlight of the summer was camping, but he also enjoyed getting to know the officers. “The whole thing is about humanizing the badge and that is what we were helping them achieve and getting youth used to being around officers and making them less scared of them,” he explained. “It did that for us, too. It used to be really intimidating being around the officers and now I see how friendly they all are and they are really the nicest people.” For Miles, the community events were also a highlight, but she also really appreciated the life skills she learned throughout the summer. “The leadership skills are really important and that is one of the main things I will take away from this experience,” she said. “I learned about confidence and responsibility, and I also learned that pursuing policing is really important to me. “ Both Cousins and Miles plan to attend university or college for criminology, and hope to return to the Kingston police force one day. They also encourage other students to take part in the YIPI program Kingston Police celebrated the latest graduates from if they have the opportunity. their Youth in Policing Initiative Program on Aug. 30. “It is such an amazing opportunity for Left to right: Deputy McNeely, Gabrielle Kolotinsky, youth to become comfortable with the Chad Cousins, Mayor Bryan Paterson, MPP Sophie police and learn more about them,” said Kiwala, Caitlin Grundy, Jocelyn Miles and Chief Laro- Cousins. “It was just really rewarding.”
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can continue this kind of wonderful programing. The staff at Fairmount are incredible. The programs that they have in place give their residents As Johnson pointed out, it was these “signifi- a sense of purpose and belonging… it is so nice to cant moments” that truly made the program so know that your family member isn’t sitting there, successful and meaningful. One such moment oc- alone and doing nothing,” said Monique Leblanc, curred when participating resident Ron Leblanc Ron Leblanc’s daughter. Leblanc’s family made a was in a session involving Castron singing and sizable donation in Ron’s honour to both the Alplaying guitar, which focused on traditional folk zheimer Society of Ontario and Fairmount Home. “I’ve seen some of [the video] and it’s just really songs. When Castron was playing a French Canadian song, Leblanc was instantly engaged – to the moving and incredible to see dad participating and point where he took the guitar from Castron, and enjoying the music.” The program at Fairmount was made possible began to play it himself. This moment was captured on video, as were many of the ‘significant thanks to a grant from the Dementia Society of moments,’ as demonstrated in a video shown at America, which was founded by Kevin Jameson, Fairmount Home on Wednesday, Aug. 23 to mark whose wife had dementia. His organization aims to educate on dementia while also supporting prothe completion of the program. Staff and residents at Fairmount Home gath- grams like the one at Fairmount that are aimed at ered in the facility’s auditorium to view the video, bringing music and the arts into facilities caring a moving experience all on its own as those who for those with dementia. “I tear up something times because this is in participated in the program sang along with the familiar songs and called out with glee as they saw honour of my wife, who passed away with dementhemselves on screen performing. The entire video tia. She was a musical person and very lively… demonstrates just how impactful a program such programs like this are an opportunity to make it a as this can be for those with any form of dementia; reality and bring that love out,” he said, noting just the moment it showed Leblanc finding his old tal- how powerful music can be in the lives of those ents on the guitar to share with others, that impact living with dementia. “Anytime we can do more rather than less is was undeniable. Sadly, Leblanc passed away shortly after the better, and anytime we can do something that is music program finished. But for his family mem- creative and different is also better.” Johnson said that, following the success of the bers, knowing how much he enjoyed the program in his fi nal days is not only comforting, but also program, Fairmount will definitely be looking into how to continue this kind of programing. And for moving. “We wanted to give back to Fairmount so they Monique Leblanc, the hope is that the donation in Continued from page 2
her father’s honour will help to do just that. “I hope that many other residents and their families will get to experience what dad did, and what I did when I was there to see it,” she said, noting that her mother, Jacqueline, also enjoyed seeing the program delivered at Fairmount on her daily visits.
“Knowing that dad was doing these things in his final days really gives me some peace.” The video that captures the ‘signifi cant moments’ experienced throughout the program can be viewed on Fairmount Home’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FairmountHomeLongTermCare/videos/1440670962681278/.
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Fearless Girl: Girl power creates controversy Who would have thought that a simple statue of a young girl could catalyze as much controversy as Fearless Girl has? The bronze sculpture by Kristen Visbal, installed on March 7 of this year, faces the
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~ Impeccably Maintained ~ This stylish 3 bedroom/2 bath home retains it’s turn-ofthe century charm while offering modern enhancements (insulation, windows, roof & fresh paint). Maintenance free, vinyl sided. Front verandah leads to the main foyer featuring the original staircase. Also an enclosed front entry porch. Adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room. The gathering kitchen has been updated w/ white cabinets, centre island & new flooring. Purchase includes good fridge & stove. Adjacent new & spacious multi-functional room (bath, shower, laundry, bedroom, office). 3 generous sized bedrooms. Brand new 2nd floor bath boasts a clawfoot bathtub. Full attic. Full basement houses a100 amp service, F/A natural gas furnace, rented natural gas water heater. Attached newer storage bldg w/ power. Detached storage shed w/ new roof. Double paved driveway. Expansive yard has unique areas for outdoor living & play spaces. Fencing provides privacy & quietness. Lot size 60 ft x 118 ft deep (+/-). Yearly ’17 taxes $ 2,211.00 (+/-). Sold with a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.
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ANTIQUES. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. QUILTS. COLLECTIBLES & A MUSEUM FULL OF SALT & PEPPERS. for Mary Rhoden & the late Doug Rhoden to be held on site from Smiths Falls take Hwy 43 east to #2306 on Wed., Sept., 13/17 @ 10 am. 8 pce oak dining room suite. Glass china cabinet. East Lake side tables. Oak wall unit. Bookshelves. Books. Walnut china cabinet. Glazed book case. Corner desk. Oak cased record cabinet. East Lake sideboard. Chest of drawers. Maple tea wagon. Table & 4 chairs. Trunks (hump back & others). Treadle sew machine. 2 pce & 4 pce chesterfield suites. Ezee glide rocker. Sofa table. End tables. 2 French Provincial side chairs. Oak rocking chair. 2 wooden child’s chairs (1 pressback). Child’s rocker. Pine mirrored shelf. Sm. glass showcase. Bean pot. Approx. 11,000 sets of salt & pepper shakers. (visit website for listing). Costume jewellery. Matchbox trucks & cars. Humpty Dumpty egg crate. Walking spinning wheel. Wicker doll sleigh. Depression & carnival glass. Hens on nests. Stemware. Village scene tea set. Qty every day dishes. Bell collection. Qty pressed glass serving dishes. Beanie Boos. Horse head/collar clock. Gingerbread clock. Vintage wall clock w/ weights. 31 day clock. Ship model Maria 1819. Spoon collection. Spoon & egg caudler collections. Cookie jars. Mickey Mouse telephone. Oak wall phone. Cast iron bank. Sad irons. Cane collection. Thimble collection. Barbie collection. Approx. 200 (70’s, 80’s 90’s) old baseball & hockey cards. 2 bracket lamps (1 w/ Mercury reflector). Finger, table & font coal oil lamps. Hand painted Gone w/ the Wind lamps. Brass English oil lamp. Fireplace accessories. Cookie jars. Lge collection of egg caudlers. Whimsical Jantz frog figurine. Elec. accent lamps. Advertising mersantile papers. Royal Doulton figurines (Buttercup 2399, Fairlady 2193, Stephanie 2807, Sarah 3308, Premiere 2343, Lisa 2310, Lotetta 2337, Lobster man 2317). Collectible Josel vintage doll figurines. Coal & sad irons. Cow door stop. Several quilts. Vintage 1920’s Lucertia Vanderbilt 3 pce Butterfly compact set. CD’s. Afghans. Whirligig craft patterns & others. Metal gun case. Metal ammo safe. 303 rifle. Semi auto 22. Corey b/a repeater mod 60. Ammo. 2 door fridge. Sm. elec. appliances. Pots & pans. Cobra CB B5 Dynascan radio transceiver w/ microphone. Metal patio bench. Hand cart. Garden tools plus many other items too numerous to mention…
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & ANTIQUES. for Ron & Marg Dickinson in the village of Ferguson Falls #1337 on Sat., Sept. 9/17 @ 10 am. Vintage tavern mirror. Joseph E. Seagram’s Queen’s & King’s Plate Winners c1891-1905. (shows the 11 winners from 1891 -1905 at woodbine race track). Local General Store & Blacksmith Shop mercantile receipts (A. M. Sheppard, owner). Framed A.M. Sheppard print/ calendar. Antique framed Heywood Hardy Elopement & Forgiven prints. Antique table & 8 chairs. 2 glazed walnut china cabinets. Oak Morris chair. 3 pce settee set. 3 dressers. Chest of drawers. Desk. Bookcase. Entertainment centre. Sectioned quilt-top coffee table. Occasional tables. Wicker planter stands. Storage hassock & wicker chest. Tote boxes & towers. Assorted chairs. Wooden folding chairs. Child’s press back high chair. Quilting frames. Planters Peanut jar. China cups/saucers. Wedding cake tier boards & separators. Everyday & fancy dishes. Sm. kitchen appliances. Qty mason jars. Craft books, materials & sewing supplies. Embroidery patterns. Crokinole board & other games. 3 spoon racks & collector spoons. Elegant, vintage, gold metal, ladies’ combined lighter & cigarette case (covered in scrolling florals). Quantity of seasonal decorations. Qty bedding & linens. L & R golf clubs. Lge collection baseball caps (400+). Stereo system. Modern porcelain bride & other dolls. Slide projector. Tri, pole & table lamps. Good baby gear & accessories. Classic pram. Single axle lawn trailer. James Stewart, Woodstock, ON & Favourite box stoves. Sm. Findlay kitchen cook stove. Sm. Quebec heater. Propane kitchen stove. Blacksmith drill press. Anvil (approx. 200 lb). Multi drawer work bench w/ vise (14’ x 3’). Block & tackle. Sporting goods (anchor, minnow traps, buckets, nets, binoculars, plastic decoys, spear etc). 14 ft canoe & paddles. Camo lawn chair. Ski doo helmets & suits. Hunting vests. Hold & connebear traps. Muskrat stretchers. 1 beaver & 2 muskrat skinning benches. Steel & plastic gas cans. Qty logging chains. Light & heavy truck chains. Chain tighteners. 3 alum. railroad jacks. Various snatch blocks & pulleys. 2 scythes. Cross cut saws. Bar clamps. Cant hooks. Ice saw & tongs. Old scales. Butcher paper roller. 4 lengths Selkirk chimneys. Rolls of rebar. Stone & log hooks. Stihl chainsaw. Hay fork & rope. 3 lifts of scaffolding & planks (2”x12”x16”). Oxygen & acetylene cart c/w torches, gauges & hose. Various rolls ABS flex pipe. 2 carpenter’s boxes. 2 steel cabinets. Tool boxes. Wooden & steel drill bits. Files. Chisels. Hammers. Sockets & wrenches (metric & standard). Carpentry tools. Planes. Key hole & circular saws. 220v elec. pressure washer. Portable 110v air compressor. Piston water pump. 2 elec. transfer pumps. Brockville brass cylinder cistern pump. Sap buckets. 3’x5’ flat sap pan. Spiles. Gathering barrels. Storage barrels. Approx .1 cord sugar camp wood. Bikes. Sleigh. Bug zapper. Garden tools. Lge outdoor planters & many other articles too numerous to mention……….. Back in the day Ferguson Falls (originally named Millford) was a thriving little metropolis. The Inn & common room at the Dickinson’s Hotel were favourite gathering places in the evening for local people. Bring a lawn chair & perhaps unearth some memorabilia hidden below the drive shed floor boards. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering
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Tina Michele Weidelich,award-winning singer/songwriter from Toronto area,will be performing@Kingston Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection on Tuesday, Sept. 12@7:30pm@Gibson Hall,990 Sydenham Road,Kingston,Ontario. Through her concert,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Never Aloneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Tina tells,in story and song,about the lifealtering decision she made as a teenager that motivated her to encourage and help others. Admission:$8.00 includes dessert & coffee. To reserve call:Judy@613 546 4840 or e-mail:judycobham@sympatico.ca. Bath Legion 0RQGD\ QLJKW VKXIĂ&#x20AC;HERDUG Âą 6WDUW GDWH DQG WLPHV WR EH FRQÂżUPHG Every Wednesday morning -Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. - everybody welcome! Every Thursday is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tasty Tall Boy Thursdaysâ&#x20AC;?. Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Thursday plus buy one meal get the second for half price (must be an entree, dine in only, drinks not included) Come enjoy lunch with a friend. 7KXUVGD\V Âą +RUVHVKRH /HDJXH 3OD\ starts at 6 p.m. and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $2/person. (Note: last night for horseshoes is Septt. 21) Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company! Âł$57 ,1 027,21´ SRUWUDLW DQG ÂżJXUH drawing and painting with the Kingston and District Life Drawing Group. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Study sessions throughout the year. Group in its 25th+year.Joanne Gervaisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studio at 1746 Unity Road, Glenburnie, Kingston to register: 613-542-8451 joannegervais@gmail.com. Models required for sessions above: Draped, undraped and costumed contact Joanne for more information. Frontenac Womens Chorus would like to invite a small number of interested singers, especially sopranos, to join us this September! Ability to read music strongly advised - and although there is no forPDO DXGLWLRQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW 3DWW\ 6PLWK Director, for more information kpatty. smith@gmail.com. 6W $QGUHZÂśV 3UHVE\WHULDQ &KXUFK .LQJVton, invites new members to its music program. Opportunities are available for participation in choir, hand-bells, and tow-
er-bells. Choir rehearsals are Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., commencing Sept. 7. Applications also may be made to our Choral Scholarship program. For further information contact choir director John +DOO DW HPDLO Âą MRKQKDOO#FDQDGLDQSLD QRV FD 3KRQH UHVLGHQFH or #613-546-6316 (church). The September meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday, September 13@ 7 p.m. Carveth Care , 338 Herbert St. Bill Allen will be speaking on Tree Risk Structure & Integrity. The annual Veggie and Flower Show will also be featured. Entries due by 6 p.m. Light refreshments and door prizes.Visitors are welcome! For more information please visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque Roast Beef Dinner Battersea United Church 2217 Wellington St., Battersea. Sunday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. By reservation, $18 adults, $9 children 12 & under. Only VHDWV DYDLODEOH 3OHDVH FDOO 5REHUWD Smith at 613-353-2846 to reserve a seat. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Thursday, Sept. 7 Frontenac Challenge Big Salmon Lake Loop. Level 3, fast pace, 19 km. Stop for lunch at the lookout over Big Salmon Lake with a swim break in Little Clear Lake on the return loop. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet at trailhead. Contact hike leader before 9 p.m. on Wed for meeting time and place. Gas $4 plus park fee. Leaders: Nancy 613-372-2157 nancynelles@gmail.comand Mui L613544-6201ymiu.lam@gmail.com Saturday, Sept. 9, Rock Dunder. Level 2, moderate pace, 6 km Enjoy the shady woods and rocky crags as we climb to the summit for a spectacular view and snack before heading back. Depart Canadian 7LUH 3DUNLQJ /RW DORQJ %DWK 5RDG DP Gas $4 + park fee. Leaders: Jane613 3827766. Maggie 613 484-6448 Sunday, Sept. 10, Frontenac Challenge Cedar Lake Loop. Level 2, moderate to fast pace, 15 km. Enjoy gently rolling terrain and long stretches of boardwalk DV ZH WUDYHUVH )URQWHQDF 3DUNÂśV ODUJHVW complex of multi-stage wetlands. Depart &DQDGLDQ 7LUH 3DUNLQJ /RW DORQJ %DWK Rd at 8 a.m. Gas $4 plus shared park fee. Leaders: Lynn 343-363-0384 esaulynn@ gmail.com and Nancy 613-372-2157 nancynelles@gmail.com.
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9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church. We are a teaching guild and work in both contemporary and traditional embroidery. All are welcome. Info at www.quiltskingston.org/ cgna/ 6W $QGUHZÂśV 3UHVE\WHULDQ &KXUFK LV RI fering adult group lessons in beginning recorder on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. starting Sept. 5,.Contact the instructor, Dr. Lisa Szeker-Madden at 343-884-8436 or email to lisa@standrewsbaroque.ca to register. Cost is $10 per student per lesVRQ 6W $QGUHZÂśV 3UHVE\WHULDQ &KXUFK 130 Clergy St. Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith - Sept. 8 youth dance 7 to 9:30 p.m. for public school children cost $6. nfo call 3722410. Sept. 10 Ole Time Fiddlers Open Mike Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith 1 to 5 followed by a lasagna dinner. Cost $10, please bring dessert to share. Info call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Modern square dance indroductory classes Thursdays - Sept. 15, 21, & 28 7- 9 p.m. First class is free, thereafter $7 ZHHNO\ 3ROVRQ 3DUN 3XEOLF 6FKRRO Robert Wallace Dr. No special dance attire. For more info please contact Judy Mercer 613 766-4476 or Raymond Hutchinson 613 243-2840 or www. OLPHVWRQHGDQFHUV RUJ Âą VLQJOHV ZHOFRPH FLK Taoist Tai Chiâ&#x201E;˘ Open House week, Sept. 11 -17. We invite you to drop in to any of our locations this week to learn about the Beginner Classes in \RXU DUHD 3DUWLFLSDQWV RI DOO DJHV HQMR\ WKH ÂżWQHVV DQG VWUHVV UHOLHI SURYLGHG E\ this aerobic, meditative stretching exercise. New classes are starting this month. 3OHDVH FDOO RU JR WR ZZZ taoist.org/kingston for dates and times at each location. Legion 560 - Friday, Sept. 8 - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 present: Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goodtime Karaoke who will entertain from 8 to 12 for $2.50 cover for non members. Saturday, Sept. 9 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 present: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the $FH´ 3URJUHVVLYH -DFNSRW )XQGUDLVHU Licence #795527--gambling helpline 1-888-230-3505 will be drawn at 5 p.m. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy a
ticket. Info: 613-548-4570. Fall entertainment starts with Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 presenting: Runaway Cowboys entertaining from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members. Monday, Sept. 11 Legion, Branch 560 present: Cribbage games every Monday except holidays...register early play starts at 1 pm. For a taste of Scottish country dancing come to our welcome dance on Saturday September 9th at St Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. It starts at 7 p.m. and is free for visitors- just wear soft - soled shoes. Regular classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Limestone Commu , Sept 8 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net )ULGD\ 1LJKW %DKDÂśL )LUHVLGH Âą 6HSW Discussion: Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;llahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaching â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know thou assuredly that the esVHQFH RI DOO WKH 3URSKHWV RI *RG LV RQH and the sameâ&#x20AC;? Friday, Sept 8 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir of St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral begins a new term on Friday September 8 from 4:15pm to 5:15pm. The choir welcomes boys and girls aged 7 to 13. They rehearse Fridays after school, and sing monthly on Sundays. There is no membership fee, and no requirement for previous musical experience. As well as singing together, the choir enjoys an occasional pizza party and other special events. Located in the heart of downtown Kingston (270 King St. E. at Johnson), the Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dome is immediately recognizable as a local landmark. Contact the Director of Music, Michael Capon, at 613-5484617x23 or organist@stgeorgescathedral.ca, or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca/index.cfm/music. Come sing with us! Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith Sept. 8 youth dance for public school children, cost $6. Info call 372-2410 Sept. 10 Ole Time Fiddlers Open Mike, 1 to 5 followed by a lasagna dinner. Cost $10, please bring dessert to share. Info: 372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekah
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Teens involved in the project ranged in age from 13 to 16. Each of them was asked to track their social media, phone and internet usage for two weeks and then disconnect for one week. They were allowed to use their phone to contact their parents or in an emergency, and they were allowed to watch movies with other family members, but usage ended there. “I really like Instagram and Netflix and those were the hardest for me,” said Rich. “Normally, when I am bored I just watch a show, but I had to find other things to do.” Instead, Rich found that she read more, went outside more and even interacted with her family more. “Before I was on my phone in my room a lot and without that I would go downstairs and do something with my brother or talk to my parents.” Along with the teens, researchers on the project also disconnected for the week. Michelson said she dealt with similar challenges and experienced similar benefits. “We were very committed and curious about how it would work and what impact we would see,” she said. “I often text my kids to come down for dinner and that is a bit embarrassing, but I had to actually go upstairs and get them. Or I would email a colleague who is three offices over and I actually had to go there and have a conversa-
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tion instead. I realized that I take a lot of This eggplant, tomato and mint relish is a shortcuts instead of being face-to-face with great way to add variety to your antipasto platpeople.” Following the weeklong disconnect, both ter. The eggplant lends a velvety, rich texture, Rich and Michaelson also found that the which is balanced perfectly by the sweet tomaway they used social media and technology toes and mint. It’s also delicious tossed with your favourite pasta. changed. “I actually use it a lot less now. I don’t Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes check my phone as often now and I don’t Makes five cups (1.25 litres) feel the need to check it all the time,” said Ingredients Rich. “It opened my eyes a lot and I realized 1 Ontario eggplant (about 1.5 lb/750 g) how much time I wasted looking at a screen. 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil You can actually talk to people and get out1/4 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes side more.” 2 cloves Ontario garlic, minced Michaelson saw similar changes and she 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each salt and pepper hopes that the experiment will inspire oth10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely ers to disconnect, or at least evaluate how and why they use technology on a day-to- chopped day basis. “We are not encouraging people to stop, but we want them to think about it and be intentional about their use,” she said. “Use it as a tool.” For her, using technology and social media is comparable to using a hammer. “You can use it to do some creative things, but you can also use it to be destructive if you aren’t intentional,” she explained. “A hammer is not something that takes over your life; when you are done with it, you put it down and technology should be the same.” For more about the Disconnection Challenge and its results, check out the groups video at https://vimeo.com/222690829
1.5 cups (375 ml) seeded, diced Ontario Roma tomatoes 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced Ontario red onion 1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh Ontario mint leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup (50 ml) olive oil 3 tbsp (45 ml) toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp (25 ml) capers, finely chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice Preparation instructions Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds. Bring large pot of water to boil. Place eggplant rounds in boiling water, return to boil and cook until tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, cool and dice eggplant. In large skillet, over medium heat, combine oil, red pepper fl akes and garlic; cook for one minute. Add eggplant, salt and pepper; cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer eggplant to medium bowl; let cool completely. Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes, onion, mint, oil, pine nuts, capers, lemon rind and juice; stir well to combine. Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use. Nutritional information 1 serving (1 tbsp/15 ml): Protein: 0 grams Fat: 1 gram Carbohydrate: 1 gram Calories: 15 Fibre: 0 grams Sodium: 30 mg
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On his own website, he describes how he had timed police patrols and knew how long he had to place the statue (less than five minutes) without being caught. He claims he put it there for art, a symbol of prosperity. Di Modica complains that Fearless Girl was placed without his approval. Seriously? Di Modica originally placed Charging Bull in the middle of the night with no one’s approval. On public property. With painstaking efforts to avoid the police. Di Modica installed the bull to symbol-
ize America’s financial resilience following the 1987 stock market collapse. But, to many, the bull represents the greed of Wall Street. Charging Bull itself has been used by the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011 as a symbol of corporate greed. Some complain that the Fearless Girl image is of a child, innocent and powerless, rather than a strong woman. But the creation was planned that way, to represent optimism, hope, innocence and determination. New York artist Alex Gardega detested
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Fearless Girl, so created a sculpture of a urinating dog and placed it beside Fearless Girl. Gardega claimed the dog invaded Fearless Girl’s space in the same way Fearless Girl invaded Charging Bull’s space. That’s warped logic. Fearless Girl stands up to the bull, she doesn’t degrade it. Gardega's dog didn't last long. His whole ploy reeked of degradation and misogyny. The Atlantic magazine reported that Lynn Blake, an executive with State Street Global Advisor, said: “We certainly never expected [Fearless Girl] to be a challenge; it wasn’t intended to be confrontational, but to represent that she’s there and she can face anything.” Even New York’s hip Village Voice got in on the action, complaining that Fearless Girl was just a marketing ploy: “Fearless Girl’s carefully choreographed debut coincided with SSGA’s announcement that it would begin pressuring the 3,500-odd companies in which it invests to install more women on their boards of directors.” Wait, how is that a bad thing? Cara Marsh Sheffler scathingly wrote in The Guardian: “Feminism is about human decency, not moulding young girls in the image of a banking industry….” I’m often the first to condemn corporate greed and ruthlessness. Sheffler must
have missed the power and determination in Fearless Girl's stance. I simply cannot get on board in a criticism of Fearless Girl. I see her inspiring many, not to greed, but to resilience and hope. Fearless Girl stands, trying to partner with something more powerful than herself. She won’t back down. To be fair, Fearless Girl is not entirely about controversy. In June, headlines beamed with words like “Fearless Girl Takes Cannes by Storm” (in AdWeek) after landing three Grand Prix on opening day of the Cannes Lions Festival. AdWeek reported that one of the judges, Wendy Clark, went so far as to note that “[Fearless Girl] gripped the world’s attention, and it will do so for years to come. Its simplicity in the use of symbolism transcends geography, it transcends language, it transcends culture. For us, while it is a girl, it elegantly captures women’s journeys and our path to empowerment. And it also encapsulates our hopes and our ambitions for every little girl in the world.” To me, that is the most honest and accurate description of this brilliant work of art. Is it also advertising? If so, it’s achieved something many attempt and most fail: creating a perfect blend of art, advertising, and a social statement. Mark Bergin markaidanbergin
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be enjoyable and easy much more difficult and stressful.” Allore fi gured there had to be an easier solution and he asked friends who also enjoy boating what they do. They diFor Kingston native Adam Allore, boating has always been rected him to a variety of navigational systems and apps to try. “The apps simply take the paper charts that I was using a passion. The KCVI and Queen’s graduate grew up exploring the St. Lawrence River, but as he got older and wanted to ex- and put it on a digital display and it wasn’t really helpful,” he plore new waterways, he realized it wasn’t as easy as it looked. said. “I found that the channel markers that I saw on the maps “Anytime I was going outside of my boating comfort zone, didn’t match the ones on the water and it just wasn’t intuitive I was grabbing paper nautical charts and heading out with at all.” Out of frustration, Allore, a mechanical engineer, decided Google Maps on my phone too,” he explained. “I would try and navigate and see if I was going to run into any trouble in to work towards creating his own app to help him navigate terms of depth and it kind of made an experience that should better. “I had never done anything like that, but I was willing to give it a try,” he said. “In my time at university I worked on projects where we were trying to build things from scratch and learn by doing and I think that sort of experience helped with this project.” Earlier this year, Allore launched Wavve Boating Inc. and a specialized navigation app that he hopes will help fill a gap in the boating industry. “ I wanted something that could be really helpful and simple and I think we have achieved that,” he said. The app offers three key features - customized charts, easy-to-use navigation, and communitygenerated map pins. “We take nautical charts and we actually update them to the users and their boat,” he explained. “With a sailboat you may have a keel that goes six feet into the water where with other boats you may only go six inches into the water, so where those two boats can go is different. We update the contour lines and sand areas to the user.” To make it really easy for the user to understand, areas are designated in blue (safe) and red (danger). Adam Allore is the creator of Wavve Boat“You don’t need to take a navigaing Inc and a new navigational app. tion class to use the app. It is very simple and as long as you keep yourself and your GPS icon in the blue you’ll Mandy Marciniak/Metroland be good.” To make the app even more unique and interesting for the user, Allore mandymarciniak@metroland.com
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Kingstonian launches app to make navigating waterways easier
wanted to give boaters the ability to add their own information and tips. “Information that is not readily available like points of interest, mooring locations, fishing holes, boat ramps and things like that,” he said. “Boaters can make the information private or share it.” Response to the app has been very positive so far and Allore has been testing Wavve with 40 boaters for the past few months. They have been offering feedback and just recently, the app officially launched in the Apple Store. “It is getting a lot of traction now,” he said. Later this month, Allore will also take the app to the Newport International Boat Show in Rhode Island as an officially promoted new product. “It is really exciting,” he said. “ I just want to make getting from point A to point B on the water as simple and easy as it is on land.” The app is subscription based and costs 99 cents a month, but users also have the option of a 14-day free trial and they can cancel at any time. “I want people to use it because it is useful to them,” he said. “It is really for the recreational boater that doesn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a navigation system and they just want to enjoy their time with their family. I hope it serves that purpose.” For more information, visit www.wavve.ca or look fro them on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or in the App Store.
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