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South Frontenac wants piece of provincial carbon tax money By Craig Bakay

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News — South Frontenac isn’t opposed to a provincial carbon tax but if there’s going to be one, Council would like to make sure at least some of that money trickles down to rural communities. To that end, Dep. Mayor Ross Sutherland moved to make their feelings known at the regular South Frontenac Council meeting last week in Sydenham. While not called a ‘carbon tax’ per se, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account under Ontario’s cap and trade program will essentially put a tax on various forms of carbon emissions that will have an impact on all residents of the province. “This motion grew out of a conference I was at,” Sutherland said. “I thought this would be a really good chance to make our feelings known. “There’s a really good chance most of the money raised (through the program) will be spent on big city transportation programs but we will all be paying for it for gas, heat, etc.” Sutherland’s motion reads: “Whereas South Frontenac residents and government could pay up to $3.5 million into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account under Ontario’s cap and trade program, and whereas this money will be used to provide a $2 billion fund to help fund transformation to a low carbon economy, and whereas the Cap and Trade program and a carbon reduction plan

in general will have broader acceptance and be better spent if residents can see it is being spent in their community as much as possible under their control, “Be it resolved that South Frontenac Council asks the provincial government for an accounting of how that money is spent in each municipality, and further be it resolved that a portion of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account money be allocated to each Municipal Council, based on their population, to be spent on new carbon reduction initiatives that are determined by the Township, similar to the Gas Tax Fund and further be it resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their consideration.” While most rural municipalities have no public transit programs (other than the trips to doctors’ offices and similar needs provided by South and North Frontenac Community Services), Sutherland said there are plenty of potential programs that could fit nicely into the mandate of the program such as electric car charging stations, solar installations and/or heat pump systems. Coun. John McDougall was quick to support Sutherland’s motion. “I’ve been at housing and homelessness meetings where there was almost no discussion of rural experiences unless the rural representatives brought it up,” McDougall said. “I think this could be a similar experience. “We need to have our voices heard.”

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Frontenac County plans special meeting to address economic development strategy before budget By Craig Bakay

News — As part of 2017 budget deliberations, Frontenac County will have a look at its entire economic development strategy, following a notice of motion from Coun. Ron Higgins at last week’s regular County Council meeting held in Sharbot Lake. (The meeting was held in Sharbot Lake rather than its usual Glenburnie location to correspond with Warden Frances Smith’s reception later on in the day.) Higgins’ motion asked that the hiring of a new Manager of Economic Development to replace the retiring Anne-Marie Young be put on hold until “we evaluate our needs” at Council’s next meeting in November. There was some support for Higgins. “I think we need to have this meeting before we finalize budgets,” said Dep. Warden Ron Vandewal. However, there was opposition. “This is a fairly big issue,” said Coun. John

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Inglis. “I have real problems with it (and) we’ve left this too late (for this year’s budget). “We’ve screwed up if we want to do this now.” CAO Kelly Pender said they’ve advertised the position and short-listed several candidates but haven’t begun interviewing anybody.

Lake). “This isn’t a five-minute discussion,” he said. “If we don’t have a person to implement (those contracts).” That prompted a response from Vandewal. “So, there’s already stuff we haven’t heard about,” he said. “Let’s have staff (create a) report and have the discussion.”

In response to a question from Council, Pender said that the County isn’t required to have an economic development person on staff. “Economic development is discretionary for us,” Pender said. “There’s nothing we’re required to do other than manage our assets.” As far as the K & P Trail assets go, Pender said they

“This is a fairly big issue. I have real problems with it (and) we’ve left this too late (for this year’s budget). We’ve screwed up if we want to do this now.”

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could conceivably be managed by the two townships they go through (South and Central Frontenac) but he re-iterated there were “two contracts” yet to be administered. “We need to discuss options for implementation of our economic development strategy,” Higgins said. To that end, Council agreed to a special meeting Nov. 2 at 9

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South Frontenac Council approves Harrowsmith Community Improvement Plan By Craig Bakay

News — South Frontenac Council passed the necessary bylaws to establish a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Harrowsmith at its regular meeting last week in Sydenham. The plan, is for four years, with a maximum of $70,000 allotted from the County and will be similar to those already in place for Verona, Sharbot Lake, Marysville and North Frontenac. A wide variety of projects can be

part of the CIP, including facade improvement, expansion, restoration and beautification and funding can be available for businesses, community groups and/or individuals. Financial help can be in the form of lending of municipal property, including money, guaranteeing borrowing, leasing or selling any property of the municipality at below fair market value or giving a total or partial exemption from any levy, charge or fee. Harrowsmith is currently on the County and Township radar as being

a trail hub and is slated for work to improve the intersection of Road 38 and Colebrook Road. Details of the Harrowsmith CIP can be found on the Township website.

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• • • South Frontenac Council gave its approval to a total of 15 small solar projects under the Feed-In-Tariff program on Wolfe Lake Road, Buck Bay Road, Wallace Road, Davidson Side Road, Sands Road, Round Lake

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••• “This isn’t a criticism of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, who have been very responsible, nor is it an attempt to re-visit the Ontario Municipal Board decision, it’s about us feeling comfortable,” Dep. Mayor Ross Sutherland said of sending a letter to MNRF asking that species at risk habitat be preserved in the recently approved Johnston’s Point subdivision and that both the Township and BatterseaLoughborough Lake Association be informed before any agreements are

finalized. “It would be naive of us to think that the MNRF is any less strapped for staff and time than we are,” Sutherland said. “We are just saying that Johnston’s Point is important to us and we’d like them to keep an eye on that ball.” “I think this is good information that needs to be shared,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “So nobody will be accused of hiding anything unduly.” ••• South Frontenac approved a three-year renewal of its contract with the Kingston Humane Society for pound services, at a 5 per cent per year rate increase. The increase will be about $175 per year but Clerk/CAO Wayne Orr told Council: “This is a 20 per cent increase but not a significant impact to the Township budget.”

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FALL PREVENTION LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee will be hosting a Fall Prevention presentation luncheon for seniors in the South Frontenac area. Enjoy a free hot lunch followed by a presentation on Fall Prevention by KFL&A Health Department. November is Fall Prevention month for KFL&A Health. Seniors can learn important information and valuable tips to prevent falls while in their residence and outside during the winter months. Date: November 4th, 2016. Time: 11:30am to 01:30pm Location: Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey Please pre-register for the luncheon by calling the South Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477.

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WESTPORT ROAD CLOSURE Westport Road at the west end of Wolfe Lake will be closed to through traffic from October 28-30, inclusive, for a culvert replacement. A detour will be in effect along Canoe Lake and Devil Lake Roads. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

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Members of the Ban Righ Foundation met with members of the expert panel for Inspiring Women: An Evening at the Isabel prior to the event. The event took place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, and featured two new awards through the Ban Righ Foundation for leadership in the community and mentorship amongst faculty. Pictured here (left to right): Carole Morrison, director of the Ban Righ Centre, Julie McLachlan, member of the Ban Righ Foundation Board of Directors, panellist Reena Kukreja, filmmaker and instructor at Queen’s University, panellist Carol Ann Budd, financial consultant with Investors Group, moderator Shelagh Rogers, CBC radio host and producer, and Erin Clow, co-chair of the Ban Righ Centre Board of Directors. Tori Stafford/Metroland

inspiration through the Ban Righ Centre. The Ban Righ Centre offers assistance and camaraderie for women of all ages, especially those returning to university as mature students. Supported by the Ban Righ Foundation, the Centre offers a safe and inviting environment for female students, with quiet study spaces and warm lunches and even places to nap for women attending Queen’s, particularly those who are new mothers or who’ve come to Queen’s from abroad. Georgette Fry, celebrated Kingston-based blues singer and founder of the Shout!

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study. Moderated by beloved CBC radio host and producer, Shelagh Rogers (Artsci ’77), the panel included: Carol Ann Budd (Sci ’89 – Engineering Chemistry), former engineer with Dupont (Invista) and currently a financial consultant with the Investors Group; Jane Errington, PhD, awardwinning author, historian, and professor at both Queen’s and RMC; Sarah Harmer (Artsci ’93), renowned singersongwriter and activist, and; Reena Kukreja, independent film maker and instructor at Queen’s, whose extensive list of documentaries focus on subjects such as child labour and women’s issues, specifically in south Asia. From their challenges and successes, to their personal inspirations and ‘what they would say to their younger selves,’ the panel offered a fresh, candid and diverse conversation to those in attendance, said Carole Morrison,

director of the Ban Righ Centre. “They shared a lot about their different passions,” Morrison said, noting the wide range of disciplines and interests of the women made for interesting and intriguing dialogue. “Shelagh used the word ‘researching’… following your passion and then researching it, getting better and learning more about it all the time, and so that was a common theme.” For Rogers, posing questions and fostering this kind of dialogue amongst the women is “important,” she expressed prior to the event. “If we aren’t sharing the knowledge that we have, we’re not going to move forward as fully as we could.” The evening also included performances by Sarah Harmer, Chantal Thompson, and Shout! Sister Choir. The Ban Righ Foundation plans to make the awards an annual celebration.

Sister Choir, was named the recipient of the Ban Righ Foundation Leadership Award for ‘fostering opportunity and inspiration for others’, and ‘making a positive contribution to the Kingston community.’ Dr. Katherine McKittrick received the Ban Righ Foundation Mentorship Award for her ‘mentorship and knowledgesharing’ as a Queen’s faculty member, ‘inspiring students’ and ‘supporting women in achieving their goals.’ Inspiring Women: An Evening at the Isabel also featured a panel of five outstanding women, all from different backgrounds and areas of

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Frontenac County adopts formal complaints policy By Craig Bakay

News — Frontenac County Council adopted a formal complaints handling policy at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake. Coun. Ron Higgins was concerned that the wording of the policy meant that “if it’s not in writing, we don’t recognize it as a formal complaint. “If I’m a citizen and I call in with a complaint, I’d call that formal.” But Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Jannette Amini, author of the document, said that that wasn’t the intent nor the actual interpretation. “We need a written record of complaints in case things escalate,” Amini said. “We encourage people to make their complaints written (email or pdf acceptable) but the policy says ‘should be in writing’ not ‘shall be in writing.’ “We’re not by any means saying we won’t deal with telephone complaints.” She said that the biggest reason

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Fill a shoebox with warmth and kindness for local women over the holidays something nice to unwrap for themselves.” Among those items The Shoebox Project suggests are: Warm items, such as mittens, scarves, hats and socks; specialty teas, and hot cocoa; toiletries like body and hand lotion, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and travel-sized tissue packages; and cosmetics such as nail polish, mascara, eye shadow, lipstick and facial washes. Gift cards and bus passes are also great options, Seymour said, and the contents should value approximately $50. “We want to ensure that all of the boxes have contents of relatively equal value,” Price explained.

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News – There is nothing quite like it: pulling the ends of a ribbon to undo a bow, lifting the lid off a box and folding back the tissue paper inside to reveal a surprise inside. It’s an experience many of us associate with the holidays, and it’s one more women in Kingston will get to experience this year, despite financial difficulties or difficult circumstances. “I have always been interested in doing things for improving the lives of women, and I retired from Queen’s in February,” said Cindy Price. “Prior to my retirement, I wanted to see where I could dig deeper into doing something locally on a grassroots level that would really make a difference to people in the community.” Price found just that when she discovered The Shoebox Project for Shelters. Founded in 2011 by four sisters-in-law, Caroline, Jessica, Katy and Vanessa Mulroney, The Shoebox Project for Shelters collects and distributes shoeboxes full of gifts for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Project is active in over 130 communities across Canada and the United States, and delivers approximately 25,000 gifts annually. With no chapter of The Shoebox Project existing in Kingston, Price thought it was the ideal initiative for her to take on. “It’s a good way for all of us to learn, myself included, about the homeless in general and the homeless in Kingston,” Price said, noting that, until she began working to initiate the Project here, she was unaware of the City of Kingston’s 10-Year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan aimed at eradicating homelessness and housing issues locally. Additionally, Price has learned quite a bit about shelters and Kingston’s homeless population since she began the Kingston chapter of

The Shoebox Project, she said. The project is going to benefit all of the shelters in Kingston, and the goal is to have a decorated shoebox of gifts for each woman in a shelter bed in the city over the holidays, Price explained. So just what will these shoeboxes contain? That’s up to the person putting it together, said Jack Seymour, public relations specialist for the local chapter of the project. “There is a gamut of items that work, really,” Seymour said, noting that the focus should be on luxury items women might not purchase for themselves when faced with difficult circumstances. “Any of the things that these women might not be able to afford or wouldn’t necessarily go out and buy for themselves, so that it gives them

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Wrap box as you please Generally, those wanting to donate a shoebox gift are asked to wrap and decorate the boxes as they please, and drop them off at any of the drop-off locations listed on The Shoebox Project’s webpage for the Kingston chapter, or on ‘The Kingston Shoebox Project’ page on Facebook. However, Price and Seymour have a variety of ideas for ways to make the project more fun and social, such as ‘Shoebox Parties’ or using the Project as an alternative to office ‘Secret Santa’ activities, and they also have some public events planned for the campaign, which will officially kick off on November 1.

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The goal for the inaugural campaign here in Kingston is to collect a minimum of 75 shoebox gifts – one for each of the shelter beds in Kingston – which are to be distributed to women at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston shelter, In From The Cold Emergency Shelter, Kingston Interval House, Kingston Youth Shelter, and Ryandale Shelter for the Homeless. Price and Seymour are hoping to exceed that goal, and already have plans in place to ensure all shoeboxes are distributed locally to women in shelters, Price explained. If the goal is surpassed, Interval House might choose to give some shoeboxes to their outreach clients, for example, or shelters like Ryandale or In From The Cold who have different clients stay every night can give shoeboxes out on Christmas Eve and Christmas night, she said. “Our plan is fulfill the need for the moment, and if we can have some extras that would fulfill that need for a little bit longer throughout the holiday season, that would be great,” Price said. “It will all stay within the community. This project is for Kingston shelters and Kingston women in need.” To find out more about The Shoebox Project locally, visit www.shoeboxproject.com/kingston.html or search ‘The Kingston Shoebox Project’ on Facebook.

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The big question of our time: will Bob Dylan show up for the Nobel Prize ceremony? Column â&#x20AC;&#x201D; You gotta love Bob Dylan. As of this writing, Dylan still hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even acknowledged winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, let alone telling anybody if he was even going to show up for the ceremony and accept the award. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think the $900K that goes with it would be incentive enough to get somebody to make the trip to Sweden but hey, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking Dylan here. Chances are he just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care. Dylan, you see, like a few artists before him (Mozart, Picasso, Shakespeare come to mind), really is in a class by himself. Nobody, not even John Lennon, has written songs like he has. This kind of artist doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up very often, maybe two or three times a millennium. And, it seems, with great creativity comes a unique personality. Frankly, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem out of

character for Dylan to (so far) completely ignore the Nobel nod. It could be heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overwhelmed by the honour (although not likely). After all, he is the first singer/songwriter to ever be so honoured and the award is for literature, which, many will argue, does not include song lyrics. However, there have been some rather strange winners for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;literatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the past. Winston Churchill comes to mind. And poets are no stranger to the prize with Thomas Stearns Eliot and Gabriela Mistral being notable past winners. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like you have to be a John Steinbeck or Ernest Hemingway to be recognized. But in Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, the purists will no doubt be ruffled. They shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be of course. What we tend to forget is that all art â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contemporary. And in the 20th Century the king of all the arts was contemporary music. Yes, there was abstract expressionist and surrealist painting and some pretty good plays, but no other art form captured the essence of the human condition in the way the musicians and songwriters of the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s did.

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And Dylan epitomized them. There were many good lyricists, the aforementioned Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen and many, many others, none of whom managed to come close to writing Mr. Tambourine Man or All Along the Watchtower. Things like this are arguably a matter of opinion but has there ever been a discussion of the best songwriters ever that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include Dylan? Trying to argue that Dylan doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at least deserve an accolade such as the Nobel Prize is like trying to argue Everest isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big hill. And of course, Dylan just seems to pass it off as inconsequential. Perhaps he does care. Perhaps heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually humbled by it all and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to respond. After all, when he won an Oscar, he videotaped his acceptance speech and did seem genuinely humbled. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more likely he just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care.

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Editorial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Sept. 29, the province finally introduced tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving across the province. Many police forces, the Kingston Police Force included, have been struggling with drug impairment cases for the past few years, but these penalties hope to make things a bit easier. The following measures are being introduced by the provincial government: - $180 fine - Immediate three-day licence suspension for the first occurrence, seven days for the second occurrence, 30-day suspension for third and subsequence occurrences if driver fails sobriety test - Possible 90-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment depending on testing by drug recognition expert at police station - Mandatory education or treatment programs - Ignition interlock device installation on vehicles for drivers with two or more alcohol or drug-related licence suspensions within 10-year period While all of this is great, the question of how to test for drug impairment, especially roadside, still remains an issue for police. Many police forces are relying on specially trained officers to assist with this issue, but a drug detection device would certainly make this is easier. Currently, RCMP in Vancouver are testing Breathalyzer-like devices able to detect trace amounts of THC, the active chemical in marijuana, in a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saliva, but it will likely be a while before these devices, if they work, to be implemented in Ontario. But accurate detection canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come soon enough; according to a government statement, the Office of the Chief Coroner reports 39 per cent of drivers who died on Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads in 2013 had drugs, or a combination of drugs and alcohol, in their system. The Ontario government also estimated that the 2013 social cost of drug-impaired driving collisions was $612 million. These statistics, like all impaired driving or distracted driving statistics, are appalling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple really; if you drink or do drugs, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive. For your own safety and for everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. It would make life a lot easier for so many.

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The mean girls of junior kindergarten By Hollie Pratt-Campbell

It seems like as soon as I think I’ve mastered how to be a decent mom, major life changes occur and I’m forced to re-learn the entire gig. These days, my most obvious challenge is learning how to be a mom of two, but to be honest I’m a bit shocked at how smoothly things are going here; for this, I must give a lot of credit to Summer, for her desire to be a good helper and utter lack of jealousy. For instance, she repeatedly refers to Everly as “our baby” (as in, she, Steve and I are all equally responsible for this tiny new person who has appeared in our life) and is attentive to her needs almost to a fault (“Mommy, Everly is hungry, you need to feed her!!”…yes, I am aware of that, thank you). No, the trickiest parental challenge I’ve faced recently - maybe even the trickiest ever - has been Summer starting school. For the first month or so things seemed too good to be true. She has a wonderful teacher and ECE. She has yet to say she doesn’t want to go to school or cry when I drop her off. Then one day, we were looking at photos together on her class’ Twitter feed (yes, this is a thing now). She was explaining the activities they were doing in the photos and who the kids were. All of a sudden she came out with “that’s Sarah (name has been changed). I want to be her friend but she’s mean to me.” Of course, I asked her to elaborate. It turns out Sarah and another little friend told Summer she couldn’t sit

beside them when she came over to play. “Well, did you find someone else to play with?” I asked. She told me yes, she played with two girls, Emma and Amy (again, names have been changed), and I was reasonably satisfied. She still liked going to school, after all, and had some little friends to play with. Life was good, ‘mean girls’ aside.

“I struggled with how to respond, much more so than with the first comment about the girls who wouldn’t let her sit with them. These were very personal knocks against my child and it stung. I was also unprepared to give her advice - I thought this sort of drama didn’t start until at least Grade 2 or 3.” Then a couple of weeks later she came out with “Emma isn’t my friend anymore. Amy told her they couldn’t play with me because she doesn’t like my voice and the freckles on my face.” Whaaaaattt? These girls are four years old. How are they already acting like cliquish tweens? I struggled with how to respond, much more so than with the first com-

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ment about the girls who wouldn’t let her sit with them. These were very personal knocks against my child and it stung. I was also unprepared to give her advice - I thought this sort of drama didn’t start until at least Grade 2 or 3. “You tell Amy you don’t want to be friends with her anyway because you hate her ugly face” - is what I wanted to say. But of course I didn’t. Instead, I told her she could have way more fun playing with nice kids who didn’t talk that way. “Ignore them and go make some new friends,” I said. I’m fully aware of the chance (read: probability) that my daughter isn’t a pure, innocent victim in these scenarios. On the way to school the other day, for instance, she told me “Emma is going to be mean to me today so I’m going to be mean to her.” Clearly, these kids are feeding off each other. As a mom, it’s heartbreaking to see kids so small behaving this way, but maybe it’s just how children learn how to navigate social situations. A friend who is a retired elementary school teacher and principal told me as much. “They’ll be fighting one day and best friends the next,” she said, “even in kindergarten.” So I’m trying not to worry about it too much. I’ll continue to teach her to be nice to her classmates no matter what and guide her as much as possible, but in the end I can’t control what happens at school. As hard as it is for me to accept, she needs to figure out for herself how to be in the world - and I’m sure this is only the beginning.

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Program offers engaging education on leading a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle By Tori Stafford tstafford@metroland.com

Community – Mass dancing, dogs and puppies, ATVs and a giant remote-controlled race car track – this isn’t the average drug and alcohol awareness lesson for grade six students. But that was exactly what area students experienced as Kingston: Partners for a Safe Community (KPSC), KFL&A Public Health and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) presented Racing Against Drugs from Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Thompson Drill Hall at CFB Kingston. Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions, the Limestone District School Board, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the RCMP sponsored the event. Over 1,115 grade six students from 32 schools experienced the programming, originally created by the RCMP and brought to Kingston in 2005 by KPSC, which included 10 different ‘pit stop stations’ where representatives from police, fire and emergency services as well as health and community organizations presented fun, engaging and educational workshops and games for the students. Rotating in groups, the students toured all of the stations for eight minutes at a time, with a fit break in the middle presented by Kingston Gets Active. Students from the public, catholic and separate school boards were all represented over the five days the program ran, and the energy and engagement were palpable from the front doors. The fun and excitement were matched by the information and dialogue the students

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Pit Stop Stations included representatives from Kingston Fire and Rescue, KFL&A Public Health, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), Kingston Police, Canadian Black Belt Centres, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canadian National (CN) Police, Youth Diversion, the Youth Gambling Awareness Program through the Kingston Family YMCA, and, of course, the 1:24 scale slot car track that was the highlight for many of the students. From learning about the number of chemicals within a single cigarette with Youth Diversion, to hearing about the experience young offenders go through with the OPP, Racing Against Drugs provided students with insight and awareness about making life choices. It also offered students the chance to meet and interact with law enforcement officials and first responders in a comfortable and casual atmosphere, a reason why the OPP enjoy participating in the event each year, said Const. Caitlyn Van Straalen who presented with her partner Const. Roop Sandhu at the OPP pit stop. “They’re getting exposed to us, as police officers, but they are also being able to ask those questions that they might not be able to ask at home, or to ask in school,” Van Straalen said, noting that the format for Racing Against Drugs allows for a fun and interactive way for students to learn. The OPP booth had a mock jail cell; the MTO had ATVs as part of their safe and responsible riding practices presentation; and both the Canada Borders Service Agency (who made a presentation daily) and Youth Diversion brought dogs into the mix – Borders Service brought in Shaggy, who demonstrated detection techniques, and Bailey, Youth Diversion’s service dog in-training through Kingston 4 Paws, was also on hand to enjoy some attention from the students. “There are about 1,200 kids that come through here… they’re excited to be here, they love the jail cell, they love the dogs, they love ATVs and all of those things, but they’re learning at the same time,” Van Straalen said.“They’re thinking about their future, making decisions and doing the right thing.”

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City’s heritage watchdog committee stripped of some approval powers By Bill Hutchins

News – Kingston’s heritage committee is going to lose some of its approval powers when it comes to minor alterations of heritage designated properties. But members of the city’s heritage watchdog advisory committee will continue to have some consultation rights, according to a new model adopted by council Oct. 18 The changes follow legal advice that Kingston may have been over-stepping its authority under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act by requiring homeowners to seek prior approvals from the committee. Part V speaks to Heritage Conservation Districts known for their important vistas, plazas, streetscapes, and historic structures and features. Legal staff say the legislation does not require direct consultation or approval by the committee. Instead, staff say such applications should be handled by staff. Kingston has hundreds of properties that fall within locally-designated Heritage Conservation Districts, such as Barriefield and Sydenham.

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established watchdog role. Several councillors and citizens fought to keep the heritage committee in the loop on roof, window, porch or other exterior alterations, however minor they may be. “We need to continue to support that approach and not undermine their ability to conduct business,” said Coun. Jim Neill in defence of the committee’s oversight role. Under the revised model, city heritage planners will

advise committee members about Part V alteration permits within conservation districts, and give them five days to provide input for staff to consider. “This consultation will enable staff to address some questions and concerns from Heritage Kingston in the early stages of the process and hopefully reduce the concerns and/or amendments being proposed at Heritage Kingston meetings,” said a report by chief administrator Gerard Hunt. But Hunt makes it clear that consultation with committee members is not a statutory requirement. City officials say without the procedural change property owners could take the city to the Ontario Municipal Board over unnecessary delays in approving permit applications for minor alterations. “This has been very controversial,” remarked Coun. Liz Schell. However, Coun. Schell says she’s encouraged by the fact the city has heritage planners and other in-house experts who can provide the kind of professional advice that’s needed when it comes to preserving the city’s heritage buildings, many constructed in the 1800s. She says the political and public mood to preserve heritage is much different than is used to be. “What used to be a fight to save the building is now, ‘Of course we’re going to.’” The heritage committee will retain powers to oversee applications for property demolition or removal of a property

within a conservation district. Critics of the new policy say Heritage Kingston members also bring a lot of expertise to the table and deserve to have more input. They point to the experience of other municipalities, noting the provincial law does allow flexibility for heritage committees to provide meaningful consultation on property alterations. A survey of 123 Heritage Conservation Districts found two-thirds allow heritage committees to participate in some alteration applications, while one-third of committees participate in all applications. “One size does not fit all,” observed Coun. Neill. However, the survey also found that, in most cases, municipal heritage staff review applications and are delegated the power to decide whether the application goes forward to the heritage committee or moves directly to council. Council remains divided on the new approach, voting 7-6 to delegate most minor permits to staff in order to meet the legislative intent of the Ontario Heritage Act. Coun. Peter Stroud, who chairs Heritage Kingston, calls the revised policy a “winwin,’ noting it will prevent the city from legal action by property owners who feel unfairly burdened with red tape to get approvals for any minor alterations they seek. He agrees Heritage Kingston needs to find “efficiencies” in the process of dealing with permits, adding committee meetings can last for six hours under the current structure.

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We really are part of Frontenac County By Margaret Knott

It should come as no surprise to learn that many Frontenac Islands residents are unaware of our township’s relationship with Frontenac County, except for the very essential Paramedic Service. And many of them might be surprised to know that Frontenac Islands utilizes, to a great extent, Frontenac County’s Planning and Economic Development services, as well as tax billing and accounting. Information comes to the township from the county through their information and community development services, along with the provincial program and funding information the county provides. Islanders do know Frontenac County’s Fairmount Home is supported with municipal taxes but to date the home has had few islanders reside there. They appreciate the KP Trail although they may not feel particularly involved. Frontenac was originally proclaimed on July 16 1792, joined by neighbouring Lennox and Addington counties, as one of the original nineteen Upper Canada counties when it dissolved in 1865. In 1998, the eighteen former townships were restructured to form four –North, Central and South Frontenac and the Frontenac Islands, on a four-member (now 8) Frontenac County Council. Frontenac County’s web site states that Frontenac County residents “enjoy the advantages of a rural lifestyle, living, working

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and travelling in one of the most naturally beautiful parts of Ontario province, yet benefit from the region’s proximity to a number of major urban centres. They have access to the county’s numerous lakes, parks, camping areas, forests, trails including the KP Trail, unique businesses and services. Considering the makeup of Frontenac County, located mostly to the north of us, and our island locations to the south, it sometimes feels as if we are out here surrounded by water, and on our own, when in fact where we sit in the water suggests we might be, or could be part of the City of Kingston, or even attached to Leeds & Grenville County. North, South and Central are accessible by a number of roads and highways to most of what Frontenac County has to offer. Frontenac Islands to the south is accessible by ferry in downtown Kingston. WI accesses Simcoe Island by a ferry; Island; Horne’s ferry (WI) goes to Cape Vincent, NY; Howe Islander (ferry) Kingston -Howe Island; HI (foot) ferry to Leeds Grenville County (Gananoque). Kingston however is a primary destination for the ferry travellers.

nac County and to help the county in setting priorities and reviewing its five year business plans. Questions in the first instance related to services presently delivered by, or through the county government; possible shared services by local agreements. Economic development questions pertained to how much should the county be involved and in what ways, whether farming, food, tourism, events, small medium businesses, and community improvement plans. Next was health and social services, why, how, and how much. Transportation services, around the county and into the city. There were Quality of Life questions and, finally, a few personal (prefer not to answer) questions about age, gender, income, where you live, rent, own.

Community engagement survey Recently Frontenac County issued a Community Engagement Survey, and began a campaign of encouraging all county residents to complete it by the Oct. 21 deadline. The survey was designed to gather views on the programs, services and operations of Fronte-

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Christian Wolf is a high functioning autistic. His autism means he has an incredible ability to focus, has great difficulty in letting tasks go uncompleted, and also has great difficulty making connections with other people. Christian is also a mathematical savant whose ability with numbers borders on the supernatural. Christian has used his skills to work for various criminal organizations around the world. If someone suspects a problem with their books Christian is who they call. Occasionally Christian takes legitimate jobs to keep up appearances. On one such job he meets Dana Cummings (Anna Kendrick) an accountant who finds a discrepancy in her company’s records. It only takes him one night to go through 15 years of accounting records. Christian finds the money, but then people start dying. Men come after him, and we see just how dangerous Christian is. Instead of disappearing Christian decides to save Dana as well. Now the only way to keep her safe is to go after the people after them. In a film with so many moving parts it’s difficult to do it justice with a brief summary. One of those moving parts involve J.K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson who are

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News – Five years ago, a group of seniors had an idea; they wanted to create a supportive living group that would allow seniors to co-exist together, but not in a long-term care centre. They wanted to focus on community, on-site care and above all, staying out of a costly long-term care facility. From these ideas, Oasis Senior Supportive Living, a not for profit organization, was born and on Oct. 20, they celebrated their fifth anniversary with the help of some key partners. “When we were first starting this program, we got a phone call from United Way saying they had heard about our program and they invited us to come and make a presentation,” explained Brian Brophy, vicepresident of Oasis. “We rushed right down, made the presentation and they gave us $38,400; everything we asked for. That allowed us to hire the VON and their PSW staff and we couldn’t have started without their help.” Currently, Oasis has 48 seniors, some as elderly as 96 living in their supportive community located in the Bowling Green II building in Kingston. The money from the United Way helped get them started with the community, but they also got some help from Homestead Land Holdings and Britton Smith who generously donates some of the spaces in the building to Oasis. “We wouldn’t have a project here if

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Halloween deals with the darkness As the hours of daylight become shorter, darkness rules. The hours of sunlight will continue to decrease until the winter solstice, which comes just before 6 a.m. on December 21 this year. On that day, there will be less than nine hours of sunlight brightening our lives. This means that more than 15 hours will be spent in darkness. We pay tribute to the darkness on October 31 and November 1. In our culture, it’s a magical time for children as they prepare their costumes and get ready to go trick-ortreating. In older times, things weren’t so cheerful. The pre-Christian Celts celebrated their festival of the dead at this time. Midway between the onset of autumn and winter comes the ancient festival known as Samhain (which is simply the Irish Gaelic word for November). It’s pronounced somewhat like sow-en or saw-when. New Agers have latched onto this day and surrounded it with all kinds of ridiculous hocus-pocus. But to an Irish person a couple of hundred years ago, it marked the end of the harvest. Over the centuries, rituals and beliefs developed around death and endings. Samhain marked the increasing darkness of winter. Harvest bonfires were stoked and roared into the night as folks nervously laughed in the face of darkness and death. The crops had been harvested and animals had been brought in from the fields in

preparation for the winter months. Since death is a dominant theme, it became a time to honor our ancestors. To a Celt, life does not end upon the death of the physical body. The next life begins in Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. The supernatural aspects of Halloween have their origins in the Celtic nations of Ireland and Scotland. After the harvest of crops was complete, the earth appeared dead. Nothing grew. Darkness increased, and the weather became cold and miserable. The Celts believed that at the transition time during the night before November 1, called Oíche Shamhna (Irish Gaelic for the eve of November), the boundary between the worlds of the living and dead was at its thinnest. Many hundreds of years ago in Celtic Ireland, Samhain marked the division of the year from light to darkness. The Celts believed that the division of the worlds—this world and the Otherworld—was at its thinnest, and offered a time for spirits to pass back and forth. Those who have passed away can visit the living on that night. It became a time to honor and invite into homes those who have gone before us, while at the same time ward off harmful spirits that may be wandering. Celts wore costumes so the spirits would not recognize them as humans. The Celts lit giant bonfires. They practised divination to foretell events of the coming year. Since the veil between worlds (life and afterlife) is considered weak or non-existent on Halloween, a Celtic tradition involved leaving food and wine outside the front door or in the living room by the hearth, for roaming and visiting spirits. It was

A cemetery in Skibbereen, Ireland. Halloween traditions date back thousands of years to the early Celts of Ireland. Mark Bergin/Metroland hoped that the past members of one’s own family would return for a visit. Christianity brought the ancient Celtic festivals under its own umbrella by including All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2) as part of the Christian annual calendar. All Saints (Hallows) Eve became Hallowe’en (the hallowed evening). On November 1, All Saints Day, Christians remember the saints, martyrs and faithful departed. In many cultures, people make a point of visiting and bringing flowers to the graves of loved ones November 1 or 2. When Irish emigration was at its peak during an Gorta Mor (the Great Hunger) in the 1840s and for the next

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costumes helped disguise the wearer and keep them from potential harm intended by evil spirits. These days, I love seeing children trick-or-treating. I hope I always get enjoyment from the witches, wizards, fairies, monsters and ghosts at the door. There’s nothing better than seeing a child in a costume made from scratch. As a kid, I always liked going out as a bandit like Robin Hood, Bill Doolin (I knew my cowboys), or some elf or ninja of the night. Throughout Irish history, especially in early Irish manuscripts, there are numerous references to the magical potential of Samhain. Here in Kingston in 2016, if you’re looking for fun and family-friendly events, some towns host haunted walks. For older kids and adults, there’s Fort Henry’s Fort Fright. It’s a fantastic, professional setting, but too scary for young children. On the other hand, older kids, teens and adults love it. Upper Canada Village hosts the spectacular Pumpkinferno celebration with thousands of carved and illuminated pumpkins. Pumpkinferno is family-friendly for all ages. Mark Bergin on Twitter @ markaidanbergin.

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and new economic growth,” he said. “I think it was a big change and initially a difficult adjustment for the religious sisters having to deal with a union. But the union-management relationship has developed well here. In our workplace we’re lucky that our management and union have always been somewhat decent with each other.” Carr first served as a shop steward for CNFIU Local 3010. He later became chief steward, followed by vice-president and then the president of the local. He’s also the Return-to-Work representative through the union, as well as being a certified Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) representative. He explained that a collective agreement is like a workers’ bible. It serves as a code of ethics that workers and management have to live by. “When we call it a collective agreement, it means it’s an agreement between the workers and management on the do and don’t of everyday tasks,” said Carr. “It’s about how management has to treat you. It deals with things like seniority, how jobs are handed out, hours of work, benefits, pension plans and vacations.” He said that most disagreements he’s run into have had to do with basic misunderstandings and things being construed the wrong way. “Anybody under a collective agreement has the right for union representation at any time. You should always have a union rep with you when you are dealing with management. Unions don’t have to have an aggressive side. The union and management can work in unity for the betterment of working people. They can help promote health and safety in the workplace.” If you look around the world today, it’s clear that corporations are bigger and more powerful. At a time when unions are needed

more than ever, it is becoming more difficult to form a union. “It gets harder every year,” said Carr. “A lot of legislations have set unions back quite a bit. It makes it hard for unions to try to defend and help workers when you have a government putting in new policies that make it harder for workers and management to work together. Often the problem is government policies getting in the way. It’s not necessarily management itself causing a problem, especially in publicly funded institutions.” As National Vice-President for CNFIU, Carr works closely with Ann Waller, the union’s President, who works out of the union’s head office in Campbellford, Ontario. As for the future for workers, Carr said: “We’ll have to do more with less. Again, not necessarily through any fault of management. In places like health care and education, it’s so hard to get the needed funding from governments.” Carr said unions originally developed because of unfair work and treatment of employees years ago. Continued on page 8

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There are well over 700 headstones in the veterans’ plot, and approximately 1,500 veterans buried throughout Cataraqui Cemetery, all of which the Veteran’s Committee try to mark with Canadian flags for their Day of Remembrance ceremony on November 10, and Remembrance Day. at 10 a.m. at the veterans’ plot within Cataraqui Cemetery. A bus service from the Cemetery office to the veterans’ plot and back is available to the public, thanks to the Veteran’s Committee, who pay for the bus to ensure the small roads of the Cemetery are not blocked. All are welcome, Donovan said. “If we got more people there, we’d be more than happy,” he said.

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“Especially in North America, a lot of immigrants came to this country and because they couldn’t speak or write English, they were taken advantage of. So people stuck together and achieved more rights for workers who could better support their children and families because of union gains.” Carr admitted that in corporatecontrolled industrial settings, unionmanagement relations can be more at odds than in his own health care facility. No one can question that unions have given all workers, not just those they represent, greater benefits, shorter working hours and improved working conditions. Industrialization clearly increased productivity in manufacturing. The process of industrialization also cut the need for many kinds of workers as

tasks became automated. Today, a great danger of the post-industrial world is not just the automation of tasks, but the very control of the workplace going into the “hands” of the computer world. Computers are not foolproof and can be finicky. When things crash, they crash badly. With no human in the loop, we’re setting ourselves up for disaster. I recently witnessed a mild and, fortunately, non-essential example of this. I was at Cineplex when their ticketing system collapsed. The cashiers did not know what to do and awaited a management judgment call. As it turned out, no one knew what to do, so they just told us to go ahead into the movie without paying. I was with friends and we were all starving and had planned to get something to eat at the theatre. We went to the hot food restaurant area to order our dinners. Nope. Not

happening. By this point the theatre’s entire computer system was down. Me: “Can we just give you cash and get some food?” Cashier: “No, our cash registers aren’t working. Nothing’s working.” Me: “We don’t need to use debit. The food seems to be cooking just fine, so can’t you just hand us some food, and we’ll hand you some money?” “We’re waiting for our manager to tell us what to do?” “How about while you’re waiting, I hand you this money (I hold out a $20 bill) and you hand me….?” “I’m sorry, we don’t know what to charge.” Me, cringing somewhere inside my brain, “I can see the price up there. Total it up. Add whatever tax, and I’ll hand you cash.” Cashier: “We’re supposed to wait for calculators.” Me, despite being baffled by the absolute ridiculousness of what was happening, and still wanting to be pleasantness (being a rude jerk never accomplishes anything): “You’re not allowed to

figure it out in your head or on the paper there on the counter?” “We’re waiting for our manager.” Me: “So if your manager doesn’t show up in time, all that food that’s sitting there hot in front of us right now is just going to be thrown out even though I’m offering you money for it right now.” Cashier: “I guess.” At this point I just smiled at the cashier and told her I hoped her evening shift improved, then I gave up, walked away and watched the movie hungry. When we came out after the film ended, some of the ticket sellers and cashiers had calculators and paper in front of them and were doing everything by hand. Even though it was a massive machine that had caused the problem in the first place, workers were not allowed (able?) to use their own minds to make decisions or calculate amounts. They had to rely on other machines, even though machines had caused the problem in the first place. Is this our future: humans are no longer empowered to make any decision whatsoever? Here was a situation where the staff felt completely incapable of doing anything, including make even the most basic of decisions.

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This is a scary state of existence. But in many ways, powerlessness has been taught and learned. Creativity is negated. Independent thought terrifies the corporate world. In general, this serves a large corporation well when all nonmachine human workers will not make a decision on their own. Everything is controlled. But when something in the machine itself goes wrong, the absurdity of the situation becomes obvious. We need people. We need people who can make independent decisions. When something goes wrong with the machine(s), human minds and ingenuity are essential. I fear that the next phase of the work world is upon us, the world where human thought is negated, in favor of the machine world. It’s time to rise up in support of all that makes us human. We’ve come full circle. Unions first developed in an attempt to humanize the workplace. We have returned to completely dehumanized work settings where human thought is considered worthless. What will save us from this insanity? Maybe we need to look at World and Work Unplugged, version 2. Mark Bergin on Twitter @ markaidanbergin

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FallHome Home improvement projects for your fall to-do list Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a year-round job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and homeowners who want to protect their real estate investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective buyers. Fall has become a season that’s synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects. The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists. Roof inspection Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer months than during the late fall and winter. As a result, homeowners may not be aware of leaky roofs until autumn has come and gone. But waiting until winter to inspect the roof can prove disastrous, as weather conditions will not be conducive to inspection and increased precipitation may result in potentially costly damage. Leaky roofs can be easily identified by looking for water stains on interior ceilings. Once you see a stain, you can climb onto the roof to identify the location of the leak and fix it before winter rains and snowfall turn the

problem into something much larger. Inspect your ceilings for signs of leaking after a strong rainfall, and then address any leaks immediately. Gutter cleaning While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters make great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the gutters are clear when you first examine them in early fall, you can wait until later in the season to give them a complete and thorough cleaning. Once you have finished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water through them and the downspouts to confirm everything is functioning properly.

doorways for leaks. Over time, cracks can develop around windows and doorways, and while such cracks are rarely noticeable when the weather outside is warm, they can be quite obvious and very costly if they remain unsealed come the start of winter. Cold air can enter a home through cracks around windows and doorways, and many homeowners who don’t suspect leaks may respond by turning up the thermostats in their homes. That can prove quite

Window and doorway inspection Before temperatures start dropping once again, homeowners will want to inspect their windows and

expensive over a full winter. Choose a windy autumn day to place a hand by windows and external doorways in your home to see if you can feel drafts. If you can, seal these cracks as soon as possible. Patio cleanup Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer, and that can result in a lot of wear and tear. Once you store patio furniture for the winter, inspect your entire patio to de-

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FallHome Earth-friendly tips for autumn Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall todo list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home. Outdoor cleanup Autumn means leaves are falling from trees and littering landscapes. Cleaning up leaves can be a timeconsuming task, but it’s necessary to promote the health of lawns and other plants. Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend winter beneath fallen leaves. One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them as topdressing for the lawn. As long

as the grass blades can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine. Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally. Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and shrubs. This helps to reduce weed problems and protects root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations.

sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat from layering will be trapped against your body and keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC systems to stay warm. Home repairs Check the roof for any missing shingles. In addition, look for spots where animals or insects may be able to gain entry into your home. Seal these areas and repair any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later on when winter hits its stride. Remove window air conditioners for the

Clothing donations It’s time to pack away summer clothing and once again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans. Before packing away your summer wardrobe, conduct an inventory to determine if there are any items you no longer use. Donate these items or use them as rags when cleaning. Keep some short-sleeved shirts accessible so you can layer them under

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39 Club of Kingston Friday, Oct. 28. Music by Red Rose Express (Halloween Dance) at Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. at Collins Bay. 7:30-11 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost is $10 per person, $8 for members

gymnasium Friday, Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m. Highlights will include reviewing board reports, electing a new board, and a special address from the Hon. Dipika Damerla, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs. Refreshments to follow. No cost.

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6Squared, a non-juried art exhibition and sale, returns Nov. 2016 and is seeking submissions. This community art phenomenon is open to everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; artists, celebrities, designers, students, seniors and YOU. Unsigned artwork in any media measuring precisely 6â&#x20AC;? x 6â&#x20AC;? is accepted until Oct. 21. Information and guidelines: www.6squared.ca or 613 532 6222.

Emmanuel United Church, 63 Factory St, Odessa are holding their Harvest Supper on Oct. 29. Enjoy a locally grown Roast Beef dinner with all the trimmings, beverage and dessert too. Adults $15, Children 6-17 $8, 2 Adults and children $40, 1 Adult & children $25 Legion 560: Friday, Oct. 28, Showmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke will be entertaining from 8 to 12 with a $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Oct. 29, Halloween Party with the Sittinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ducks from 8 to 12. Free no cover. D.J. on breaks, Costume Contest and other great stuff going on. Everyone welcome. Kingston Interval House - please join us for our Annual General Meeting. Thursday, Nov. 3, 5 p.m. Registration, 5:30 p.m. Business Meeting. Renaissance Event Venue, 285 Queen St, Kingston. The pleasure of your response is requested by: Oct. 28. RSVP Tracy Egan by phone: 613-546-1833 ext 32 or by email: admin@kingstonintervalhouse.com BOO! BellRock Hall is hosting a Youth Halloweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;en Party Oct 29. Costumes are encouraged but not obligatory. Cost is $5 and the fun starts at 7 p.m. For more information call Judy Reynolds at 374-2036. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.See www.bellrockhall.ca for details The Seniors Association Kingston Region will hold their 40th Annual General Meeting in the Seniors Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 268 0DLQ 6WUHHW LQ %DUULHĂ&#x20AC;HOG .LQJVWRQ presents the award-winning Northern Sons Bluegrass Gospel Band on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 pp available at A World of Rentals (154 Railway Street; 613-547-4400) or 613-548-4282 or 613-877-4040 to reserve tickets. Gospel Sing - Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 at Enterprise Free Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Vernon Scott and Friends; Nick and Gwen Chajkowski and maybe more. Refreshments to Follow. Free Will Offering will be taken in support of assisting in Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming trip to Egypt. Craft and Bake Sale Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worthington Park Club House on Club House Rd. off Weller Ave. Free Admission, Canteen, Everyone Welcome. Proceeds to WP Activities Committee. St. Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Fall BazaarSaturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at 8 a.m. Crafts, Baked Goods, Deli, Books, and Silent Auctions. Come for a Pancake breakfast with sausages or mufĂ&#x20AC;QV DQG FRIIHH &RPH GR \RXU &KULVWmas shopping early. Cataraqui United Church (965 Sydenham Road) Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, Nov. 5, Two sittings, 4:305:30 p.m. and 6 -7 p.m. Adults $13, ages 6-12 $6 For reservations call Eleanor 613-766-9505

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Annual Fall Bazaar and Luncheon at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 236 Nelson Street, Kingston. Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 til 2 p.m. All your favourite sales tables! Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. til 1:30 p.m. only $8. All Welcome!

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631: Ladies Auxiliary - Oct. 30, Big Euchre 100 per cent payout Registration 12 to 12:45 p.m. (try to be there earlier if possible to ensure a spot) Play at 1 p.m. $10 per person Bring your own partner Everyone welcome Info 613384-4982

Looking for Curlers. No experience necessary. Kingston Clergy Curling will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club. Members include clergy and a variety of retirees. Please contact Clyde Negus at 613-549-8589 or email cnegus@cogeco.ca Bath Legion branch 623 : Every MonGD\ 6KXIĂ HERDUG S P SHU play, Every Tuesday is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tasty Tuesdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; -Buy one meal, get the second meal 50% off. (must be an entree, dine in only, drinks not included) Come enjoy lunch with a friend! Every Wednesday - Legion Breakfast. 7:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Every Friday- lunch at the Legion, Good food, good company, 11:30am to 7:00pm, Every Friday - Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m. 2SHQ 6KXIĂ HERDUG 7RXUQDPHQW 6DWurday, October 29 at Royal Canadian Legion Bath and Area Branch 623 on County Rd. 4 Registration at11 a.m. Play Starts 12 p.m. Cost $5 per player Bring your own partner and enjoy a fun day Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Halloween Dance - Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Music by DJ DCS Entertainment $5 per person Prizes for best male and female costumes Light meal will be served later in the evening. Everyone Welcome Wednesday Night Ladies Walking Group - We leave Collins Bay Road Extension at 7 p.m. and walk to Bay-

Glenburnie United Church - Annual Turkey Supper. Saturday, Oct. 29, First sitting, 4:30-5:30p.m. Second sitting 6 to 7 p.m. Adults $18, Children 6-12 years $10 Children under 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free For Reservations call (613) 542-3556 Orchestra Kingston presents a concert of orchestral favourites by Barber and Bizet, and original works by John Palmer and Dan MacConnachie. Guest soloist Dan Tremblay performs Arutunianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trumpet Concerto. Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 pm, in Sydenham Street United Church, 82 Sydenham Street, Kingston K7L 3H4. 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH GRRU RU through the website orchestrakingston.ca Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday Oct. 29 Walkabout at Skycroft Trails Level 2, moderate pace, 10 kilometers. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 a.m. Gas $4. Leader: Ray 613 382 7189 Sunday Oct. 30-Wolfe Island Ramble. Level 1, easy pace, 7 kilometers. Enjoy sightseeing around Marysville on Wolfe Island with a refreshment stop. Please bring a lunch. Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9 a.m. Gas $2, Leader: Ann 613-531-9873 One Parent Family Association is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome. Weekly Volleyball every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Drive, Kingston, Ontario K7P2G6 Info: Please email opfa.limestone@gmail. com or call Kim St. Onge 613-3316413

Kingston Grandmother ConnectionMarket for Africa returns for its 9th year in Kingston. Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hellenic Hall, 121 Johnson St., Kingston, Ont. (across from Kingston Frontenac Public Library). Admission is free. We offer a bowl of soup for lunch, and shopping for gifts from Africa and beyond. Granniesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; baking, preserves, hand made treasures, pre-loved jewelry, art and clothing. African baskets, Christmas Treasures & special Riches From the Sea. We always offer a surprise or FRPH VHH XV WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW ZKDW WKLV year will offer. New this year: your donation of prescription eyeglasses will be sent to Lesotho. Funds raised support projects in Africa, through the Stephen Lewis Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign and Help Lesotho.kingstongrandmotherconnection@gmail.com, www. g2gkingston.ca 2016 West End Art Festival - Over 20 of your favourite artists in one great location, no driving around like other art tours. All at St Andrews by the Lake United Church, 1 Redden St, located near intersection of Front and Days Rd. Showings Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Edith Rankin Memorial United Church is hosting an Artisans Bazaar, on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafts include beeswax hand FUHDP PDSOH V\UXS Ă HHFH EODQNHWV fused glass, greeting cards, jewellery, home decor, knitting, sewing, crocheting, photography, hand sewn purses, bags, coats, as well as quilts, watercolour paintings, wood turning, and wooden items. There will also be a bake table and frozen meat pies for sale. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Seniors 4 Seniors - Fall Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Monday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. Join us any time for demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-3896540 for west end location.

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(Top) Rob Melka washes down his 29 C&C sailboat, named Fishboy, after being lifted to her winter storage spot at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. (Bottom) A sure sign that winter is around the corner; a huge crane, from Napanee Crane Rentals, lifts out one of the last boats from Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as they prepare for winter storage.

Cheese puffs with onion jam make great appetizers Choux pastry is more familiar in desserts such as éclairs, but can also be used to make elegant appetizers, packed with a savoury filling. A food processor makes for a quick and easy method. Both the puffs and filling can be prepared ahead. Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: about 50 minutes Baking Time: 45 minutes Makes about 100 puffs and 3 cups (750 mL) Onion Jam Ingredients Onion jam: • 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter • 2 lb (1 kg) Ontario Red Onions, about 8, halved and thinly sliced • 1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Dry Red Wine • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar • Salt and pepper Cheese Puffs: • 5 Ontario Eggs • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, preferably Kosher • 1 cup (250 mL) water • 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsalted butter • 1 tsp (5 mL) each Dijon mustard and granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Swiss-style or Cheddar Cheese (about 4 oz/125 g) • 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour Preparation instructions Onion jam: In large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in wine; increase heat to mediumhigh. Cook, uncovered, until all the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar; cook five minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Make-ahead: jam can be made up to three days ahead, cool, cover and refrigerate. Warm to use.) Cheese puffs: In small bowl, using fork, beat together one egg and a pinch of salt. Set aside for glaze.

In medium saucepan, bring water, butter, mustard, sugar, hot pepper sauce and remaining salt to a boil, stirring to melt the butter. Remove from heat and immediately add the flour all at once. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture is well combined and leaves the sides of the pan, about one minute. Cook over medium heat for two minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer mixture to food processor and let cool two minutes. Add remaining eggs and process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until eggs are incorporated and mixture is thick, smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add 1 tsp (5 mL) of egg glaze. Add cheese and process for five seconds. Using two small spoons, drop dough onto two parchment paper-lined sheets to form mounds 1-inch (2.5 cm) across, 1/2-inch (1 cm) high and 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart. Brush lightly with egg glaze. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300°F (150°C). Remove baking sheets from oven and pierce the side of each puff with sharp skewer. Return to oven and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Place baking sheets on wire racks to cool until slightly warm, about 10 minutes. Cut off tops with serrated knife to fill. Fill each puff with about 1 tsp (5 mL) of onion jam. (Make-ahead: store cooled puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Warm puffs for three to five minutes before filling. Or freeze for up three weeks. Place frozen puffs onto baking sheet; heat in 350°F (180°C) oven until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes.)

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Nutritional information One serving (1 Puff with 1 tsp/5 mL Onion Jam): • Protein: 1 gram • Fat: 1 gram • Carbohydrate: 2 grams • Calories: 25 • Fibre: 0 grams • Sodium: 20 mg

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