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News - The Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area faces a taxing problem. The organization's busy west end club in the Frontenac Mall is paying higher taxes than it can afford because of its listing as a commercial property. The organization, which moved into the mall two years ago, appealed to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to be reclassified to a lower residential tax rate for the 55,000 square foot space it occupies. However, MPAC denied the change because the club doesn't own the space in the former private fitness centre. Instead, the taxes are collected by the mall's owner which must pay the full commercial rate. The club's financial predicament was brought to council's last meeting of the year. Coun. Adam Candon says the higher tax classification is not sustainable for the youth organization. "The difference is about $50,000 a year," he explained between the residential and commercial rates. But city councillors say they may be able to help out. They've instructed staff to explore a higher fee-for-service purchase arrangement with the west end club. Essentially, the city could offset the higher tax rate in return for more community access to the club.
"We'd structure it so it would minimize dren are taken to the Frontenac Mall site for court sports and other recreation programs. "It's a good trade off. We're not doing the financial impact on the organization," its popular after-school programs. In addisaid community services commissioner tion, the Boys and Girls Club offers special anything. They've already provided us with youth camps during Christmas, March and the whole facility," said Coun. Candon. Lanie Hurdle. Coun. Neill did raise one concern with The city does not have the power to change summer breaks. It will be up to staff to negotiate details the proposed partnership. He says council the property class from commercial to residential, but it can pay the Boys and Girls of the partnership, including types of com- could be pressured to offer similar service Club more money in return for enhanced munity benefits in return for the taxpayer partnerships involving ongoing municipal investment, and report back to council in tax support. "There will be other organizacommunity benefits. Councillors say it would be a good invest- the next few months. Benefits could include tions that will seek some tax relief." more access to the pool, swimming lessons, ment. "They are a worthy service provider so partnering with them makes sense," said Coun. Jim Neill. Coun. Candon introduced the enhanced partnership idea to unanimous support Dec. 20, noting the north and east areas of the city are getting new community centres. He says west end residents could lose out and the city would then have to pay millions of dollars to build its own community centre - if the Boys and Girls Club is forced to leave the Frontenac Mall location. Coun. Candon says the idea of buying more community access to the club at a cost of tens of thousands a year is a far better solution. "The west end needs a pool. The west end needs spaces for kids. The west end needs a community hub and they're providing it. And we don't have to build it." The club's Bath Road location has quickly The pool at the Boys and Girls Club for Kingston and Area's west end location at become a busy hub for youth. There are an Frontenac Mall. Submitted photo estimated 40 pick-up locations where chil-
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News - Kingston Hydro has been recognized provincially for exceeding its energy conservation targets. "We didn't just achieve the targets, we went beyond the targets," said Jim Keech, president and CEO of Utilities Kingston. City-owned Kingston Hydro was among 75 Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) across Ontario given targets by the province's energy system manager to reduce peak time electricity demand and overall kilowatt power demand between 2011 and 2014. The Kingston electric company achieved 124 percent of its overall energy savings target and 114 percent of its peak demand reduction target. "The fact we were able to achieve what very few others in the province did is a very big step," Keech added. Kingston Hydro owns the wires, poles, transformers and meters that bring power to 28,000 customers in the central part of the city, while the giant Hydro One utility supplies power to the city's
suburbs. Only five LDCs were able to exceed conservation targets that were set by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the crown corporation responsible for operating the electricity market while ensuring there's enough electricity supply to meet Ontario's needs today and in the future. "Through this three year period Kingston Hydro has been working with customers to become more energy efficient. They're saving money on their bills and, for us as a system operator, they're helping us better manage the conditions on the system," explained IESO vice president Terry Young. Young appeared before council Dec. 20 to present Keech with a Target Champion Award. Kingston Hydro saved enough electricity to power 5,714 homes for a year. To achieve those results, the hydro company worked with its business and residential customers to reduce power consumption. Strategies included retrofit programs to
install energy efficient equipment such as HVAC units and water tank heaters, offering discount coupons to install Energy Star-rated LED lighting, shifting electricity usage to off-peak hours, and installing LED street lights across the city. "Ten LEDs installed in your home will save $70 a year on your electricity bill," said Young. Even though the award dates back to 2014, Keech remains "cautiously confident" the utility can maintain the conservation savings. "That's one of things you struggle with. There's probably only so much that's achievable." Looking at the bigger picture, IESO officials say the provincial power supply is in a period of stability that can easily meet peak demands in the summer or winter months. "If you look at the system today versus a decade ago we are a cleaner system. We are much more self-sufficient. We are not relying on our neighbours to the south of us to help meet those demands," explained Young. He says the addition of
extra generating capacity, coupled with ongoing conservation efforts, have created a surplus of electricity in Ontario. Good news for meeting demand, but it's also costly for consumers as the IESO often sells surplus electricity to neighbouring provinces or American states for a fraction of what it costs to produce. Young calls it a difficult balancing act. "We built a system to supply Ontario's needs. Now we're in a situation we do have more power than what we need. We do try to sell that power and recover some of that investment. Electricity is one of those things that's consumed the instant it's produced." Young credits the conservation efforts of smaller local utilities like Kingston Hydro that can help delay the need to build more transmission towers, distribution lines or power plants. But the kudos for Kingston also draw attention to the fact that much larger LDCs failed to meet their own energy reduction targets. Young says customer electricity bills have stabilized after years of increases to pay
for new generating capacity such as new wind and solar power projects, and new gas plants like the massive facility now under construction just west of Kingston. He defended the need for the $1.2 billion gas-powered Napanee Generating Station in an era when Ontario has surplus power, calling in a long-term investment. "If you look over next few
years we're in a more stable supply situation, but over the next decade or so we're going to start refurbishing some of the nuclear reactors. Those units that produce a lot of power will be out for a period of time, so we need a supply of power to replace that." The reactors remain the single biggest source of power in the province, he added.
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Mayor’s 2017 outlook: Big decisions ahead in New Year
BY BILL HUTCHINS
News - Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson is heading into the third of his four year mandate - one that promises a raft of significant, costly or controversial decisions. "We've got some really important decisions to make as a council coming forward in 2017," Paterson observed. In a wide-ranging New Year's interview, the mayor outlined a number of crucial decisions that await council in the coming 12 months. Decisions ranging from the fate of Kingston Penitentiary and the third bridge crossing, to kick-starting a new wave of economic development. Rather than fret over uncertain outcomes, the ever-optimistic mayor instead offers a positive spin on the challenges ahead. "I feel like there's a momentum that we have and the best is yet to come." The city has partnered with Canada Lands Company for the past year to undertake a public visioning exercise to come up with ideas to redevelop Kingston Pen and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. Paterson says council will have a role to play by putting its final
stamp on the outcome. "There will be a concept that would come forward for council approval. It's not going to spell out every detail. It's going to be a box that any new development is going to have to fit into." But the mayor still isn't sure how much council and public advice that Canada Lands, which is handling the former prison's disposal, will want to follow. "That's something that we're going to be discussing with Canada Lands in terms of what the next steps are. I expect we'll be meeting with them early in 2017 to understand that. But, clearly, it's a collaborative process." The concept plans, though still in the draft stages, have already revealed a wide range of potential uses for the prison and the city-owned marina space next door such as maintaining a tourism component, residential and recreational uses, green space, and waterfront access. "There's no doubt in my mind that tourism needs to be an important component of the longterm future of KP. The success of the tours this past year has really cemented in people's minds that it should be a component," the
mayor asserted. Paterson also says the city won't be content to let the federal owners assemble ideas without taking action. "We don't want to see this concept sit on the shelf for the next 20 years. We want to make sure this redevelopment can occur and it's one the community supports." The fate of the biggest infrastructure project in Kingston's history will also float to council for a make-or-break vote, likely this spring. City staff are currently assembling a host of 'shovel ready' studies aimed at giving civic leaders a clear understanding of the cost-benefits, preliminary super-structure design, plus final costing and financing strategies to construct a third bridge over the Cataraqui River. Even though the mayor remains a staunch supporter of the 1.2 kilometre bridge link, estimated to cost $120 million, he concedes it's not a done deal. "There's a strong case for the third crossing but not at any cost. It's too big a project for us to handle on our own, so it's a non-starter without those funding partnerships from other levels of government." In mid-January, the mayor is
scheduled to lead a municipal delegation on a business trip to China at the invitation of Feihe International, the company that recently announced a $225 million investment to build an infant formula manufacturing and research and development facility in Kingston. "I'm going to be working to ensure it goes smoothly with Feihe's new facility. Frulac will also be opening their facility. That's a priority for me to continue to build momentum with economic development in the city." The mayor is also coming off a year of damage control decisions that forced council to abandon its priority playbook to respond to a series of unexpected events. That included two integrity commissioner investigations spawned by public complaints against councillors Kevin George and Adam Candon over separate events - one of which led to a re-vote and defeat of the controversial Capitol condominium project, plus an overhaul of council's Code of Conduct rules - and, more recently, the sudden resignation of Countryside councillor Richard Allen that triggered uncertainty over whether to fill the vacancy through appoint-
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ment or a by-election. "That's part of the job is being able to respond to the unexpected. We've had those moments over the past year," Paterson explained. He explained his strategy to respond to unforeseen circumstances is to understand the options and "try to set a course that you think is right for the city." Mayor Paterson listed other big goals or decisions in 2017; opening the downtown section of the K&P Trail extension in time for Canada's 150th birthday, Norman Rogers Airport runway and terminal expansion, and completion of North King's Town secondary plan (with a possible decision on the fate of the Wellington Street Extension). Despite the highs and lows that come with the $90,000 a year high profile job, the first-term mayor
says he continues to enjoy the hectic pace. "It's the most interesting job that I have ever had. It's very busy." That said, will Paterson seek re-election in 2018? For now, he remains undecided. "I'm very open to seeking reelection. It's a big burden on my family. That's a discussion I'm going to have to have with my family and consider everything else in play in a year's time." Finishing the agenda that got Paterson handily elected in 2014 will also be a deciding factor in seeking a second term in office. He added: "I'm not interested in mayor for the sake of being mayor. I'm interested in pushing forward progress and building this smart and liveable city that I talk about. It may come down to what work still needs to be done."
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Christmas Eve fire displaces family in Harrowsmith, community quick to rally support BY CRIS VILELA
Community support has been swift following a house fire at a home on William St in Harrowsmith, which displaced a family of six on Christmas Eve. Francis and Jessica Davison-Kendal and their four children were left temporarily homeless after a fire started in their home’s garage and caused significant damage throughout the home. Fortunately, the family was not home at the time and they were uninjured in the blaze. A family dog, which had been in the home at the time, was rescued from the fire by a neighbour. The Harrowsmith and greater Kingston community responded immediately with kindness and offers of support. Within mere hours of the incident, a GoFundMe account had nearly reached its $5000 goal, and several cars worth of gifts, clothes, diapers and baby formula had been delivered to the family.
Those still wishing to donate gifts to the family, which includes four girls aged 5, 3, 2 and 6 months, can contact family member Hannah Barnett on Facebook or at email address hmb1997@hotmail.com. Alternately, funds can be donated via a GoFundMe page at https://gofundme. com/francis-and-jessica-davidsonkendal A community member, Karl Dressler, has also offered to collect gifts and deliver them to the family. He can be reached on Facebook. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, nor the exact extent or dollar value of the damage to the Damage to the home on William Street following the fire on Christmas Eve. home.
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‘Epic’ talent showcase aims to put Kingston in global spotlight this spring BY BILL HUTCHINS
News - In just over four months, Kingston is expected to host some of the world's most innovative designers, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs in a first-of-its-kind talent showcase and competition. The Breakout Project, organized by a nonprofit group of entrepreneurs from Innovate Kingston, is touted as a social and technology showcase that will assemble three to five thousand creative minds at Fort Henry for a 48-hour brainstorming period. Their mission will be to kick-start projects that will attract capital investment and other talented support. "It's a new way for innovators to present themselves," said Grant Goodwin, director of Innovate Kingston. He says the event is unlike any other that's happened, and will put Kingston in the spotlight May 10-12. "We don't think big. We think epic," Goodwin told a recent city council meeting. Under The Breakout Project format, up to
30 teams of 10 participants each will be sequestered at the fort for two sleepless nights where they will be in a race against time to forge a new project. The winning team will be chosen based on who can raise the most human and financial capital in the 48-hour period to propel their project from concept to reality over the next year. "We're bringing some pretty amazing people here," said Goodwin. Although he could not confirm any highprofile guests at this time, he says the pioneer event will attract corporate CEOs and well known entrepreneurs. In addition to attracting on-site participants, the event will be streamed through an online platform in real time using a reality TV format, reaching a global audience to observe or invest in the ideas that are presented. It all plays into Innovate Kingston's goal of building a $100 million technologybased revenue business in the city by the year 2021. As the host city, councillors say they believe
in the project and will contribute $100,000 to help pull it off. "To staff's knowledge, this will be a worldfirst event and if successful, it will be repeated annually with growing impact," according to a staff report to council. The provincial government, St. Lawrence Parks Commission, Kingston Accommodation Partners, KEDCO, Tourism Kingston and Queen's University are among the partners supporting The Breakout Project. They stand to gain from the exposure and economic spinoffs the three-day event will bring to Kingston. "It has been estimated that this event will
generate between $735,000 and $1.2 million spending into the local economy based on the Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model," according to staff. Passes are now being sold for the public to attend the showcase at the fort, ranging from $199 to $749, with a portion refunded to each attendee to donate to one of the projects that are being formed. The event will culminate with a free outdoor concert of "top musical acts" in Market Square, Goodwin explained. Part of the city's $100,000 contribution from reserve funds will help to stage the public concert.
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News - 2016 was a busy year for South Frontenac Council, according to CAO/Clerk Wayne Orr's year in review. In 2016: 22 Council meetings, 22 Committee of the Whole meetings totaling 94.5 hours of meetings 26 notices of motion 25 public meetings 64 public delegations 53 planning reports 21 procurement reports 4 Town Hall district meetings annual lake association meeting implemented shared service agreement for IT services missed the regular input of Coun. Robinson due to health issues commissioned an organizational review adopted an investment policy reviewed the development process completed a zoning housekeeping bylaw, currently under appeal to the OMB adopted the Harrowsmith CIP Implemented AVL on the township fleet worked through and continue to work on several contentious developments, including multiple OMB appeals reworked the Sydenham parking bylaw began the first phase of the Harrowsmith intersection improvements negotiated a new three-year collective agreement with CUPE fourth and final sand and salt storage unit underway in Storrington business case for seniors housing underway committed to hiring a manager of development services and restructuring the management team decided to seek delegated authority for subdivisions from the County joint Frontenacs meeting on In-
field Communications Study policy and procedure establishing thresholds for budget variances approved 16 FIT 5.0 solar projects used a temporary road closing to successfully install the culvert on Westport Road completed shoreline, field and fence work at The Point completed a township-wide recreation survey developed revised planning fees completed purchase of Perth Road Fire Hall site hired a new CBO after a lengthy vacancy adopted a new notice bylaw joint tender for liability insurance resulting in significant savings fire hall tour, architect selection and design parameters set planning for Canada's 150th celebrations including legacy project
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EDITORIAL Resolutionless and loving it
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Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of holidays. I get overwhelmed with the stress and panic of getting things ‘just right,’ and I dwell on those things that I may have missed the mark on. At Thanksgiving, I worry that I won’t be able to properly word what I am grateful for when someone inevitably proposes to ‘go around the table’ and have people express what they’re thankful for; at Christmastime, I have been known to lose whole hours staring at different wrapping papers and ribbons while I try to decide on a motif that is both beautiful and enticing for the recipient of my gifts; heck, even at Halloween I panic, as I try to not only come up with an original costume, but nail it in such a way that I don’t have to answer the all-too-sad ‘what are you supposed to be?’ query. But ringing in the new year is a different kind of annoying to me, and that’s beyond the apprehension over ensuring I’ll find my boyfriend in whatever venue we’ve paid way too much to be in so that we can participate in the ever-important midnight kiss that welcomes a new year lovingly. That’s because I hate New Year’s resolutions. Call me crazy, but I am of the belief a promise or a pledge to do something, you ought to have every intent to follow through – which is, of course, how the whole ‘resolu-
tion’ business started (I guess we can thank the ancient Babylonians and Romans for this whole fiasco, but let us remember: those people were promising things to the gods they believed responsible for how the world operated). And while so many of us like to say we’ve made a resolution with ‘the best intentions,’ I’d bet at least 50 per cent of us know full well we won’t see our resolutions through before we even make them. A whopping eight per cent of Americans are successful in achieving their New Year’s resolution, according to a study through the University of Scranton, and 25 per cent of Americans have already given up one week into the new year – only 46 per cent make 26 weeks, according to data provided by History.com. Across the pond, 43 per cent of Britons don’t keep their resolutions for even a month, and 86 percent have fallen off the resolution wagon inside the year, according to a survey of 2,014 Brits in 2015. What really irks me about the whole thing is the reason so many make these resolutions year after year. It’s not because they want to lose weight or quit smoking, even if they do – let’s be honest, if you actually want to do either, it really doesn’t matter if the date or time of year – but rather, it’s because it’s something we just do because it’s a tradition‌ and because it looks/sounds good to the people we share these so-called resolutions with. You know what looks better? Actually losing weight. I’m not saying that people who
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want to eat better or cut down on their alcohol intake and actually do so aren’t admirable – they most certainly are, as self-discipline and personal commitment have become harder and harder to find in our ‘I want it now’ world – but what makes them even more admirable is their lack of hoopla and declaration about doing so. Don’t feel pressured to make a commitment to do something you know you should just because the new year is here. The changing of the year is hardly enough motivation to see anything through, in my opinion. And don’t fall into the cycle of spiking gym memberships each January or volunteers who faithfully give their time less and less with each passing month. If you want to change something, do it for yourself, and do it when you’re ready, otherwise, you’re setting yourself up to fail. And speaking of failure, don’t beat yourself up if you find yourself avoiding your resolution just weeks into 2017 – statistically speaking, you’d be just like almost everybody else in doing so. Instead of pledging to some lofty goal – or even telling people you are, knowing full well you aren’t – let’s all resolve to being human, and enjoying the process of learning from our mistakes‌ such as making a resolution we can’t keep. I, for one, resolve to being resolutionless. That way, I’m sure to keep my promise until I rush around to find my boyfriend for a kiss as I welcome in 2018.
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New Year, new you? New Year’s Resolutions – love them or hate them, chances are you’ve probably made one or two at some point in your life. I personally don’t believe in them, but I will admit that there was a time when I made them each year. They never stuck, but they must work for someone, right? We all make very similar resolutions and so it should be no surprise that these are the top 10 most common New Year’s resolutions in Canada. If you choose to make any of these your resolutions for 2017, I wish you luck. Just remember these points as you try to keep them up. 10. Drink less – This one is probably pretty easy to stick to immediately following New Year’s Eve as most of us nurse a hangover and don’t want to look at alcohol, but as we return to work and daily routines it quickly falls to the wayside, understandably. 9. Volunteer – I have to admit I have written this one down for myself a number of times, but I think the problem with it is it’s too vague. Perhaps setting a volunteering goal in terms of hours and number of times a month would be better. 8. Be less stressed – Easier said than done. There are many other changes that may need to happen before this is possible, like a change in job or life situation, and the thought of those changes seem to create stress more than take it away. 7. Travel to new places – Also easier said than done, and not particularly achievable in a year if you have a tight budget. Vacations take a lot of planning and saving, so if you put this one on your list you should already be doing both of those things prior to Jan. 1. 6. Spend more time with family – Sure there are particular family members that I want to spend more time with, but there are also ones that I want to spend less time with. Maybe pick a few members to devote more time to and pick specific time frames and activities. 5. Spend less, save more – We all overdo it to some extent during the holiday season and I feel like this one just helps justify our spending. If you promise yourself that you will change in January then it makes it easier to spend in December. 4. Eat healthier and diet – This one certainly isn’t surprising, but it is also more than a resolution that you take on once a year. It should be a lifestyle change and that becomes much harder to maintain and keep up. 3. Learn something new – I kind of like this resolution and I feel like it is actually achievable, just don’t take on something huge. Perhaps you want to learn a new recipe or take on a new hobby. If you want to feel good about making a new year’s resolution and keeping it, I highly recommend this one. 2. Quit smoking – Just like drinking less, this one may be achievable for a few days, maybe even a week if you have enough willpower. The thing about smoking is that it is an addiction and if you are going to quit it shouldn’t be because of the day on the calendar, it should be because you want to. 1. Lose weight and get fit – Anyone who has gone to a gym in January will surely agree that this is the most popular resolution. We all want to believe that we can do it, but the reality is that come February the couch will probably win and you’ll be ready to make this your resolution once again in 2017.
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LED street lights: reducing costs and improving the night sky Jeff Scott THE COUNTRYSIDE VIEW I was flying from Toronto on a puny Air Canada plane to Kingston one dark clear night last winter. To pass the time, I was watching the towns below as they went by; I could see Trenton, then Belleville and Napanee but to my surprise I could not make out Kingston. Dimly, it started to appear as we approached the runway. I didn't give it much thought until I had a meeting with the Director of Utilities Kingston. He told me that the darker sky over Kingston was the result of the effort to replace the out dated and inefficient high pressure sodium HPS street lights with the much better LED lights. Utilities Kingston started this $4 million replacement program back in 2011 and they have since replaced all 10,000 lights along
the city streets and at rural intersections. The new LED or Light Emitting Diode lighting uses 60 per cent less electricity to operate which saves the taxpayers about $500,000 per year on the tax bill. The decreased use of electricity means that less fuel will be needed for electrical production which means that about 300 tonnes of carbon dioxide will not be created. LED lights not only use less power, they also last longer and are far more durable than the old HPS street lights. They will actually last about four times longer. Because there are actually many LED lights in one fixture there is not a major problem when one of the lights burns out, since the others will still be functioning. This reduced need for maintenance will leave Utilities Kingston free to take care of more important matters. The sodium vapour street lights were a yellow colour and they shed light all over the ground, lawns and in people's
windows. There was one out on Unity Road which used to glare straight through the trees and into my living room. This is not something that you want to have happen when you live in the country since everything else around the house is dark. The new LED lights emit a whiter and more natural light. It is directed straight down so that you do not get blinded by them as you drive along and approach an intersection. As a result, it is easier to drive at night and the light on the street is more continuous and uniform. Utilities Kingston has been following the criteria set by the International Dark Sky Association to direct these lights to where they are needed for road safety and not into people's windows and yards. As a result, the sky glow over the city has greatly Utilities Kingston replacing streetlights with LED lights in Kingston Submitted photo diminished. Now that the Township of South Frontenac has also changed their street lights over to LEDs, we now have less light pol- and clearer. This simple change not only in the city, but out here lution out in the country and we in the way we run cities has had in the countryside as well. can actually see the stars better a significant and delightful effect
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Kingston woman aims to keep pets and families together with Pet Food Bank BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
News – When Sherri McKane was walking downtown with her husband a couple of years ago, she met a homeless man with his two dogs. While she gave him some money, she found herself wondering ‘would he use that money for food for himself, or to feed his pets?’ “People shouldn’t have to choose,” said McKane. “Anyone can find themselves in a situation where they can’t make ends meet… You can save for a rainy day, and then it’s gone and it’s not raining!” When McKane returned home, she had a thought she just couldn’t shake. “It got me thinking that maybe there are more people that have dogs, that put themselves after their dogs, so their dogs get fed and then, if they have any money left over, they buy themselves food,” she said. “And I thought ‘That’s just not right. And there’s
nobody that helps them.’” But now there is. McKane, without hesitation, decided she would start a pet food bank. With one in 12 families in Kingston and the area not knowing if they’ll have enough food for the next week or month (KFL&A Public Health and Partners In Mission Food Bank, 2016), McKane knew there had to be a good number of people struggling to ensure their pets are fed, too. And she wasn’t wrong. Starting the Kingston and 1000 Islands Pet Food Bank in April of 2015, McKane was unsure of just how much response she would receive. In that first month, she had one client, and McKane went out and bought that woman a bag of dog food all on her own. Now she serves up to 30 clients a month – but, thankfully, she’s found a means to stock up on food and treats for dogs and cats whose owners have fallen on hard times. Continued on page 11
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Morgan McKane, 6, likes to help her mother, Sherri, in unloading trucks full of dog and cat food every six months in order to replenish supplies for the Kingston and 1000 Islands Pet Food Bank. Submitted photo.
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McKane found a source that donates food to pet rescue facilities and pet food banks, but it requires that she drive to Toronto every six months to replenish her stock. And with McKane acting as the sole operator of the Kingston and 1000 Islands Pet Food Bank – along with her daughter, Morgan, 6, who likes to help unload the truck full of fresh stock – the work can be a bit more of a job than a volunteer effort, she admitted. “There are days, like right now when I am sick, where I look at my phone, and I just think ‘I can’t do this today,’” confessed McKane, who currently works two
part-time jobs having recently graduated from the Social Service Worker program at Loyalist College. “But then you feel bad, because you know that somebody is reaching out because they need it. So it keeps you going… But, yeah, it would be nice to have some help.” McKane delivers pet food from Brockville to Belleville, when she can, though she tries to arrange to meet clients at convenient locations to cut down on travel, which can become an added expense for her. She receives referrals from places like Partners in Mission Food Bank, and she’s delivered to agencies like Home Base Housing, the Elizabeth Fry Society, Martha’s Table and HARS Kingston, but anyone in need is welcome to
contact the Kingston and 1000 Island Pet Food Bank, McKane expressed – she will always help out if she is able. A number of her clients receive government assistance, but a number of them do not, McKane pointed out; many clients are working, but still living pay cheque to pay cheque, and many more have recently stumbled into financial difficulty due to layoffs or health issues, she explained. “I had a lady come to me, and she was a lovely lady. She has cancer, and her husband had just lost his job,” McKane recalled, her face physically displaying her concern. “These are two people who, you know, they were professional people a couple of months ago and
had no problems, and now they’re going through tough times… they just need the help.” While she’s had doubts about the gratitude of some pet food bank users, generally those she delivers to make the work worthwhile, McKane expressed. “A lot of the people are really grateful and really overwhelmed… I have been called an angel more than once, and I get hugs and I get ‘thank you’s,” she said. “And then there are some people that make you wonder ‘why am I doing this?’” She’s had people ask if she can give them more food or if she has any other food available, which can be upsetting considering how hard she works to bridge the gap
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Penguins bring home nine gold medals, two Canadian records BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
Sports – The Kingston Y Penguins Swim Team is off to a strong start for their 2016-2017 season, despite the rough start on their journey to their first meet of the season. The five swimmers and coach Vicki Keith traveled to the Can Am National Competition held in Miami, Florida from Nov. 25 to 27 – the same dates as American Thanksgiving weekend. After a number of delays, the team arrived at their hotel at 4:30 a.m. – nearly 12 hours after they were scheduled to come in – the Penguins were back in the van at 7:30 a.m. in order to get to the pool for warm-up on the first day of the meet. “They swam their first day of the meet, of nationals, on an hour and a half of sleep,” explained Keith. “And they did it! And so it became an opportunity to prove that, no matter what you’re feeling, you can still perform. So it’s a lesson to learn.” The swimmers echoed Keith’s lessons-learned mentality, and demonstrated the determination and ability to overcome obstacles that defines the Kingston Y Penguins, the largest swim team in Canada for swimmers with physical disabilities. Over the second and third day of the meet, the team members had a series of strong performances, and returned home to Kingston with nine gold medals and two Canadian records. “The second two days of the meet, which were the more important days of the meet for us, we saw really great performances,” Keith said. “Everybody came home with a smile. They knew that they’d done a great job, and they knew that
they’d overcome an obstacle to find success. Going forward, they’ll have the confidence in themselves to know that when they’re tired, they can still perform.” And perform they did. Two Penguins performances achieved Canadian records, both in the demanding 1,500-metre freestyle category of their respective disability classes. Cassidy Tran completed the swim with a time of 26:26.74, surpassing her closest competitor by nearly a full minute. Emily Sayeau set the record in her class, completing the 1,500 metres in 31:21.20. “I knew I was going to set the record because no one in my class has ever completed it before. I just swam my hardest,” said Sayeau, who has been swimming professionally for 11 years. “I really like racing because it pushes you to do better. I’m here at the pool almost every day, so it’s a part of my life.” Both Sayeau and Tran won gold medals in their classes for their exemplary performances. Team member Robert Hampson also executed medal-worthy performances, winning three gold medals in the 50-metre freestyle, 100-metre freestyle and 100-metre backstroke. Hampson, who is also a full time student at St. Lawrence College in the fitness and health promotion program, began swimming when he was eight years old. “I got some good races in, no best times, but, you know, still, for the first meet of the year, it was a success,” he said of the Can Am National Competition. (L to R) Emily Sayeau, Cassidy Tran, Abi Tripp and Robert Hampson are
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New year, new hospital: Providence Care Hospital enters final phases of preparation before official opening BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com
News - There is a palpable energy touring the brand new Providence Care Hospital with those who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the design and building process. For them, the process has been a labour of love, and one that continues to build excitement amongst staff and patients at the two hospitals which will all come together in the new facility. “It’s always so nice to see someone come into the hospital for the first time,” said Krista Wells Pearce, vice president of planning and support services for Providence care as she welcomed The Heritage into the new hospital for a tour. “Everyone seems to stop and look all around them, and their mouths fall open as they take it all in.” Indeed, the main lobby of the hospital inspires awe with its open concept layout and the plethora of natural light spilling in through walls of windows. It’s easy to get excited about seeing more of the building, but for Wells Pearce, the excitement is ever growing – after all, it’s been three years since the designs for the stateof-the-art, 270-bed health care facility were unveiled, and even that was some 15 years after local politicians began lobbying for the development. Now, just months away from being officially open and operating, Wells Pearce and her colleagues are eager to show off the fruits of their labour: A new, modern and innovative hospital, in and for Kingston and the community. From bringing local landmarks and scenery into the
artwork throughout the 622,000 square-foot facility, to incorporating spaces that invite the community in, the hospital is undoubtedly Kingstonian. The colours used to identify wings of the hospital were purposefully chosen to mirror the ‘Water’s Edge’ theme of the building and the landscape that surrounds it; the massive glass partitions throughout the hospital display the works of local photographers that were taken in the area and submitted to a contest held in 2015; the Health Sciences Library in the hospital’s academic spaces will serve as a study space for local health care students and practitioners; the large conference spaces will be open for use by the public; and the two public eateries encourage the public to come in for lunch or a coffee break. The Cafeteria and The Café There are two levels of seating both indoors and outdoors at the hospitals cafeteria, which overlooks Lake Ontario Park. While the cafeteria is open for use by staff, patients and their families, it is also open to the general public, Wells Pearce explained. “The fence between the park and the hospital property is coming down with the hope that, in the summertime, people will come over and get lunch here and check out the best lakefront patio in the city,” she said, gesturing to the incredible view. Like much of the hospital, the cafeteria offers a lot of natural light with floorto-ceiling windows and bright, open spaces. The
Café on the main floor of the three-floor building also brings the community in, but in a way that speaks more the hospital’s inclusive nature – Providence Care Hospital will be one of the first hospitals in North America to house long-term mental health care, complex care, rehabilitation and palliative care in one building where all patients and visitors enter and exit through the same set of doors. The Café itself will be staffed by Voices, Opportunities & Choices Employment Club (VOCEC), which is a permanent business program offering employment opportunities for mental health clients who’ve had care with Providence Care Mental Health Services in the past. Continued on page 20
Krista Wells Pearce (left), vice president of planning and support services, and Jessica Herbison, communications officer, both of Providence Care, stand in front of one of the many glass partitions inside the new Providence Care Hospital. Tori Stafford/Metroland
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Hampson is from Toronto, where his family still lives, but he began swimming with Keith nearly 17 years ago when she was coaching in the province’s capital. While at school and training at least five days a week, Hampson lives here in Kingston with his ser-
vice dog, Spokane. For him, swimming has not only been a way to keep fit, but also a means of keeping him going during some of the most difficult times in his life. “When I was younger, I spent a lot of time going in and out of hospitals for cancer treatment. It was a brain tumour, and that’s actually why I am blind. At the age of four, I lost my
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and-a-half seconds off her Paralympic time, and beating the Canadian record holder in the category. Pushing herself is something Tripp thrives on. “I really love it. It’s the challenge that I really… I live for it,” she said, smiling broadly poolside at the Kingston YMCA where the Penguins practice. “It’s just so great to feel that accomplishment once you’ve done something really tough and you’ve surpassed what you’re expected to do, or you’ve pushed through that barrier of pain. It’s just amazing.” The next meet for the Y Penguins is in April, when the team will travel to Windsor for world trials. “That’s another very exciting meet. By that point, we’ll be in the main part of our training, so I have a better chance of getting best times compared to the last meet,” said Hampson as Spokane sat beside him on the pool deck. “And, you know, if I don’t qualify for worlds, it’s still a great opportunity to go to the meet, and to get to compete against people who did.”
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blend of new dazzling CGI, with so much of how the original films looked. Not to mention the fact that Peter Cushing is brought back from the dead to play Tarkin so convincingly I had to look it up to make sure he really is dead. The cast is amazing. These films have always been so much more than sciencefiction action movies. There's a real story and real drama, and much of that is conveyed by the performances of this cast. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk,
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Sydenham musician takes top honours To chat with 17-year-old Melanie Kennedy, you’d never know you were dealing with a budding world-class musician. She’s a quiet and humble multiinstrumentalist who currently attends Sydenham High School and performs with the school’s concert band. I caught her in action recently playing flute in the pit band for the Regiopolis-Notre Dame production of The Little Mermaid. Understated certainly describes this young woman. She recently received the gold medal from the Royal Conservatory for receiving the highest marks in Ontario for her performance on flute, then didn’t even tell her music teacher. He found out from someone else. The honour is bestowed on the student who has completed performance, harmony and history Sydenham High School student Melanie Kennedy plays flute with the requirements. pit band during the recent Regiopolis-Notre Dame performance of The In days when the Kanye’s of the Little Mermaid. world grab microphones to tell the Mark Bergin/Metroland world how important their medi-
ocrity is, it’s people like Melanie Kennedy who go their quiet way and make the world a better place in which to live. The young flutist was not even aware the award existed before she received notification that she had received the honour. “It was a really good feeling,” she said. “Originally, I didn’t realize what it meant. I thought it just meant for the Kingston area. Once I realized it was a provincial award I was so surprised.” She said the examination itself was not a stressful process. “I felt really calm, which was a really weird feeling, because I usually have so much adrenaline,” she said. She also plays sax (tenor and alto) and piano. As a young child she would practise piano before her hockey practices. While in Grade 5 she took up flute, too. “I always went to classical music concerts,” she said. “I liked the flute. I got a used one and began doing it on my own and started lessons when I was in Grade 6.” Two years ago, Hugh Johnston, the music director at RegiopolisNotre Dame Catholic High School seconded Melanie to play flute with the pit band for the school’s
production of Pirates of Penzance. She was back last year for Mary Poppins and again this year for The Little Mermaid. “It was socially hard at first,” she said. “I didn’t know too many people. Their band’s much larger than ours in Sydenham. But people really took the initiative to be friendly at Regi. People in the pit band were definitely dedicated.” Hugh Johnston said that Sydenham’s Melanie Kennedy fit in well with the Regi band. “Many times in Regi musicals the members of the school band have positions in the cast and I need to look for musicians from out of the school to fill in positions in the pit orchestra,” he said. “Melanie has thus been in the last three Regi shows. In no small way her talent has helped Pirates of Penzance, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid be successful, and her unassuming manner has made her well-liked and respected. Regi students want her to join our band, come to our school, and to be her friend.” Continued on page 17
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That’s quite the compliment considering that bringing in a ringer can easily lead to jealousy and resentment. Melanie is the kind of person who gives credit elsewhere rather than arrogantly pointing to herself. “In order to do well in music, you need really a huge support line,” she said. “My flute teacher, Donelda Gartshore, is someone who has really inspired me. She makes every lesson fun, and she has taught me so much—from a technical standpoint to guiding me on how to interpret and express repertoire. She is very much responsible for any achievements I’ve attained. My family has also been very supportive. They had to listen me practice countless hours and drove me to music festivals, Provincials, lessons, and attended so many concerts.” Begging to differ, those around her say there’s a huge reservoir of innate talent within this young woman. According to Johnston, Melanie is a cut far beyond the norm. “Melanie has it all: tone, tech-
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nique and musicality, and I have seen her playing improve over the years but it has always been way above average,” he said. “She is the kind of musician that makes the job of a music director easier because you don’t have to teach her anything, you just know it is going to be perfect when she plays it. “In Melanie’s first show, Pirates, the character of Mabel has to sing a duet with a bird that is not notated in the score. Mabel makes up three bird calls that get progressively more difficult, and the flute player as the ‘bird’ is to echo these calls. When we finally got to putting this together, in the dress rehearsal, Mel was able to confidently imitate Kathryn’s (Mabel’s) vocalizations to a T.” Michael Verner, the music teacher at Melanie’s home high school in Sydenham, echoes Hugh Johnston’s opinion. “She is easily one of the most talented instrumentalists who has gone through Sydenham High School in the 23 years I’ve been here. She scored the highest Conservatory Grade 9 flute in Ontario, and I got that information from someone else. Melanie is such a humble young woman, she wouldn’t go around telling people.”
From her own perspective, Melanie enjoys her time in music at Sydenham High School. “I play sax with Mr. Verner,” she said. “He’s taught me a lot working with jazz. I’ve been learning new styles at Sydenham.” Verner explained that Melanie plays alto sax at Sydenham. “For flute, she’s way above the music we play,” he said. “The sax has been good for her. It allows her to develop slightly different interests in music and jazz helps her learn other instruments.” Verner said that Melanie’s parents were wise to involve her in outside music training. “I give a lot of kudos to her parents, especially getting Melanie into private lessons with Donelda Gartshore,” he said. “Melanie is quite modest and sweet. She doesn’t brag about anything at all. You have to find out her success stories from others.” Melanie said her dream is to teach music, and she hopes to attend Queen’s University for the Concurrent Education program. “Music at Queen’s would inspire me,” she said. “I want to be part of flute choirs and Queen’s trios.” She already volunteers as a math tutor during her lunch hours
at high school. “It’s my dream,” she said. “I really like kids as well. I’d like to have a better music program for primary students than now exists. Let’s face it, the recorder as an instrument doesn’t provide the best environment to learn music. There’s so much that can be done with music. You could even bring in bucket drumming to make it fun.” Melanie explained that being involved in music helps develop many positive character traits. “For me, confidence has been a huge thing,” she said. “You need confidence in order to perform and you need determination. You can’t back down from a difficult piece. With music, you keep pushing through. It’s a good skill for anything you go into in life.” Verner said Melanie Kennedy would be an excellent music teacher herself. “She’d do an excellent job,” he said. “She’d also be great as
a performer. Her plan is to go to Queen’s University. She’s going to do very well. She’s already functioning and performing at a level you’d expect of a third year university student.” Melanie encourages other young people to study music. “You never know how much joy you can find from playing music,” she said. “There’s an incredible feeling after conquering a piece you thought was nearly impossible a month or two prior. It’s quite remarkable to push your limits and be reminded how much you can improve. It’s challenging, but it is definitely rewarding. I am a very fortunate person.” In addition to her self-evaluation of “fortunate,” those around her would add gifted to her many positive qualities. Mark Bergin on Twitter @ markaidanbergin
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The year in movies was a memorable one My Take MARK HASKINS
It's been a heck of a year. Between the loss of some our time's greatest artists, the rise of fake news, and the birth of a foul-mouthed carrot demon it's been quite the ride. Fortunately I only have to worry about the movies of 2016. As is my prerogative let's start with the worst. There's a few strong contenders for this dubious title. We had Egyptian gods with Scottish accents. We had superheroes duking it out for no apparent reason. We even had a couple of dystopian teen love stories to bore
us to death. Though for the worst I'm calling Quentin Tarantino out. I don't care how incredible the Hateful Eight's cinematography was you bored me Tarantino; you bored me. How does that even happen in a Tarantino film? Moving on to more pleasant sights and sounds let's look at my favourites of the year. Kicking it off is The Big Short. Any film that can take something as complicated as the financial crisis, boil it down to its essence, and make it entertaining has to be included. It was a brilliant cast combined with brilliant execution, and given how everyone learned their lesson we can expect a sequel sometime around 2018. This year had some good comedies. There was my new guilty pleasure Christmas Office Party, Keeping Up With the Joneses, Central Intelligence and Ghostbusters. My favourite though came from the genius of Key and Peele. Keanu is a wild ride into the outra-
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geously surreal. Do not see this film with a full bladder. My favorite animated film was a hard pick this year. Kung-Fu Panda 3 and Zootopia were pretty much perfect. However, Moana was something truly special. An epic adventure in the mythology of the South Pacific, with characters you instantly fall in love with, and a story that seeks to raise the bar instead of doing what's expected. What's not to love? Science-fiction was huge this year especially if you include the superhero movie in that category, and I do. Star Trek is great. Rogue One is great. Dr. Strange, Captain America 3, Ghostbusters, X-Men are all great, but the best is Arrival. It is one of the most intelligent and powerful films I've ever seen. Ever.
At last we come to the best. My favourite film of 2016 is funny. It is action packed. It flies up and down the emotional roller coaster, and at its heart it is a deeply moving love story. You have to go pretty deep past all the carnage and mayhem, but that love story is there I swear. If you haven't guessed already Deadpool was the best of 2016. Or at least it was my favourite. I wouldn't try to predict what's going to happen in 2017. I don't have to, I've already seen the previews. Though if I get to make one wish it would be for Ryan Reynolds to show up at The Golden Globes or The Oscars in red tights to cause some mayhem. Mark Haskins' column is a regular feature.
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“VOCEC has a series businesses in the community right now,” said Wells Pearce, pointing to the café at the Kingston YMCA and Hands On Car Wash. “So, instead of going to market and getting a profit third party group to come in, the opportunity was provided to VOCEC to come in and run the café. It’s full circle – that’s what we try to do.” Outpatient and Inpatient Care Every aspect of the hospital was carefully thought through when designing the facility, but there was a significant emphasis put on gaining insight from the frontline workers and patients that will spend the most time in the building, Wells Pearce explained. The most important part of that was in creating the inpatient rooms and the outpatient clinics and services – For example: patients from St. Mary’s were brought over to test the lifts provided in a majority of the inpatient rooms, and designs were tweaked accordingly; the outpatient clinics are located as close to the building’s front doors as possible to ensure they are easily locatable and accessed; and each of the nine units of 30 beds are designed so that those at the central care desk are able to see to the end of each hallway. With the patients in mind, each unit has an inpatient dining room where patients can chose what they feel like eating from the options on offer at the service counter. While this concept of central dining is a shift from the familiar tray service model in many hospitals, it is the system currently employed at the Providence Care Mental Health site, and there is a definite reason employing it at the new hospital, Wells
Pearce explained. “The socialization associated with eating is good for you, and it also feels more natural,” she said, noting that a lot of the design aims to allow the patients to feel more at home than in a hospital. “When you’re at home, you don’t sit in your bedroom with a tray, eating in your bed.” Each unit also includes a kitchenette and living room, a screened-in porch, and an outdoor patio, which allows all patients access to the outdoors – the patios are even designed so that a patient bed can be wheeled out into the sunlight if a patient isn’t able to get out of bed. Each of the 270 private rooms features a flat-screen panel outside its door, where patient information can be looked up quickly, and images can be displayed to help those patients with memory issues identify their room. A majority of the rooms also feature a ‘integrated bedside terminal,’ consisting of a small, mounted touchscreen tablets that act as the patient’s telephone, and also controls the automatic window blinds and the rooms lighting. The terminal also controls the patient’s television and internet access, which can be synched to the larger flatscreen TV mounted on the wall, and can additionally be used by health care providers to display things such as Xray results or instructional videos for physical therapy. The aforementioned ceiling lifts in most rooms are also cutting edge in terms of patient care: As opposed to solely lifting the patient out of bed, these lifts can lift the patient from the bed to the bathroom, and into the shower. It may seem like a small advantage to the more common patient lift, but concept is far more beneficial to those with limited mobility and those
who provide their care, Wells Pearce explained. “The lifts are normally in rooms are only over the bed, so the staff have to use the lift to get the patient into a wheelchair or onto a stretcher,” she said, noting that the staff member then has to lift the patient again if they need to use the toilet or shower. “Having one transfer eliminates risk to patient fall, but also risk to staff back injury, so that’s why we did it.” Hospital amenities Providence Care Hospital stands up to its ‘state-of-the-art’ pledge, boasting a physiotherapy gym, a therapy pool, a full gymnasium (which will also be open for public use) and three worship space. Two of the worship spaces are indoors, the Meditation Room and the Worship Centre, and there is also an outdoor Healing Garden. The hospital design also incorporates three labyrinths, which are considered to aid in meditation and holistic healing – one is inlaid in the floor of the Worship Centre, and the other two are part of outdoor spaces. “The worship spaces are all multifaith, but [designed] to accommodate the faiths that require a bit more intent in the physical environment,” Wells Pearce explained. The Meditation Room, for example, has a foot washing station and a qibla to indicate the direction in which those of Muslim faith pray, and the Worship Centre is laid out in a manner common to modern churches. It’s all part of creating a space where patients, families and the entire community feel welcome and at home, Wells Pearce expressed. What’s next The fact Providence Care Hospital is so close to opening becomes more of a reality on a daily basis, Wells Pearce said. The keys to the building were turned
over at the beginning of December, and as staff move into the hospital and take on training, it feels more like a hospital than the building site it once was as each day passes. But the best is yet to come, she expressed. “I am most looking forward to having patients in the building,” Wells Pearce said, noting that move from St. Mary’s of the Lake and Providence Care Mental Health Services to the new hospital will begin on Friday, Apr. 7, 2017, with the inpatients moving in on Sunday, Apr. 23. The patients who will be making the move with the staff at the respective facilities are also excited, Wells Pearce said. While it will be a major adjustment, similar to that of moving from one house to another, it’s
one they’ve all spent 16 months planning for. “We’ve had the floor plans posted on the units, and we’ve heard stories from one of the units at St. Mary’s that the manager posted the floor plans on the wall on a Friday, and when she came back into work on Monday, some of the patients had written their names on the rooms that they wanted,” Wells Pearce disclosed with a warm laugh. “It’s been really nice to see the staff slowly moving over here, and there’s definitely a sense of corporate excitement at this point… but seeing the patients come in, especially some of those folks who have been with us for a long time… I’ll be crying again that day, for sure!”
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39 Club of Kingston - Fri. Jan. 6. Music by Shylo at Matt’s Place Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. at Collins Bay. 7:3011:00 pm. Singles and couples welcome. $10 per person $8 for members The Kingston Heirloom Quilters welcomes new members.We meet 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m and 7 p.m to 8:30p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 41 Church Street in Portsmouth Village. Guests are welcome. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the company of fellow quilters throughout the day. Learn to quilt or improve your skills in a friendly, relaxed group.January 2017 meeting dates:Tuesday Jan. 3 and Thursday Jan. 19. For further information please visit our web site at www.quiltskingston. org
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Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for January. No audition is necessary and an ability to read music, while desirable, is not required if you can learn by ear and sing in tune with our enthusiastic and friendly group. Join us to sing an exciting variety of music on Monday nights - we have a spot for you! For additional information please contact Patty Smith at kpatty.smith@gmail.com Sound Escapes: Swingtime Dance Band, Thursday, Jan. 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m Join us for the kick-off to our new concert series, and enjoy an afternoon of old standards and big band hits. Refreshments available for sale during intermission. Bring your dancing shoes! 56 Francis Street. Advance tickets: $10/person For more information call 613.548.7810 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 will hold a Fundraising Lottery (license #795527) called
“CATCH THE ACE”. The first draw date will be Jan. 7, 2017. For further information, please call the Branch at 613-548-4570.. Limestone Quilt Guild Meeting and Traders’ Market - All welcome to this first meeting of the year for our traders’ market! This is your opportunity to trade any quiltingrelated items you no longer need or want - fabric, notions, tools, etc. - for that item you’ve been looking for. Guests welcome; refreshments served. The meeting is on Wednesday. Jan. 4 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Kingston Seniors Association, 56 Francis St. For more information check the website - http:// limestonequiltersguild.wordpress. com/ or contact limestonequiltersguild@yahoo.ca. Organists Francine NguyenSavaria and Matthieu Latreille (“Duo Pergulae”) will perform at St. George’s Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Cathedral Office or at the door. A reception will follow. The program will be mainly composed of organ duets, but will also include two solos works. The organ duets will include the well-known Fantasia in F minor and other organ transcriptions of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a duet from the Renaissance period, and Variations on “Veni Creator Spiritus” by David Briggs. St. George’s Cathedral is located at 270 King Street East in Kingston. The concert is sponsored by the Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. For more information please visit www.rcco-kingston.org, or email: info@rcco-kingston.org. The Children’s Choir of St. George’s Cathedral begins a new term on Friday, Jan. 13 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.. The choir welcomes boys and girls aged 7 to 13. They rehearse Fridays after
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school, and sing monthly on Sundays until the end of May. There is no membership fee, and no requirement for previous musical experience. Located in the heart of downtown Kingston (270 King St. E. at Johnson), the Cathedral’s dome is immediately recognizable as a local landmark. Contact the Director of Music, Michael Capon, at 613-548-4617x23 or organist@stgeorgescathedral.ca, or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca. Come sing with us! Barb Carr and Jane HamiltonKhaan are presenting a Printmaking Show at The Window Art Gallery, Victoria Street at Princess January 4 to 15, 2017. Reception: Sunday. Jan. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November to the end of March. With six locations in KFL&A, Walk On encourages walking for people of all ages and abilities in a safe, social environment. The program is drop-in, and there is no cost to participate. Visit www. kflaph.ca for the Walk On schedule, or call 613-549-1232, ext. 1180. Kingston Archery Club - Winter Lessons - Eight one hour lessons for beginners and advanced beginners, starting January 14, 2017 to March 11. At the indoor range at 236 Nelson St. at Princess (St. Luke’s Hall). All equipment is supplied. For more information and to register contact us at info@kingstonarcheryclub.org or register online at kingstonarcheryclub.org The Hotel Dieu Hospital/St. Mary¹s Cathedral Coat Drive is looking for donations of clean, downfilled-style coats and ski jackets. Men’s large and extra-large coats are particularly needed. Items can be dropped off at the Sydenham St. entrance of Hotel Dieu Hospi-
tal during regular business hours, weekdays. For more information call 613-544-3400, ext. 4204. Bath Legion branch 623 : January 3 will start “Tasty Tall Boy Tuesdays”. Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Tuesday 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! Every Monday evening in January - Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play, Bath Legion - Everyone welcome Every Wednesday morning in January Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. - everybody welcome! Every Friday come join us for lunch at the Legion. Good food, good company, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan 6 - Fish & Chips, Jan 13. Cabbage Rolls, Jan 20 - Roast Pork, Jan 27 - Chinese Food. Every Friday night Euchre play starts at 7:30 p.m., Bath Legion - Everyone welcome! Check us out on Facebook! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 623 Bath & Area. Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock ‘n Roll Fitness, including stretching and strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Monday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west end location. One Parent Family Association is a single parent support group. Divorced, separated or never married, all single parents are welcome. Hosting weekly volleyball, Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Drive, Kingston. Please email opfa.limestone@gmail.com or call Kim St. Onge at 613-331-6413 Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – Discussion: “New Beginnings” Friday, Jan 6 at 7 p.m. at 99 York
St. All are welcome. Discussion: “One Race – the Human Race” Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net
Are you a senior or disabled person who has difficulty preparing meals? The VON Meals on Wheels can help! We provide tasty, nutritious and affordable hot or frozen meals delivered weekdays, by friendly volunteers to people living in the Greater Kingston area. Let us do the cooking! Call 613634-0130 ext 2302 for more information. Canadian Club of Kingston Luncheon meeting Wednesday, January 11. Non members welcome. Speaker: Senator Bob Runciman, former Member of the Ontario Legislature Leeds Grenville. Topic: “Government is broken. Can it be fixed?”Minos Village Restaurant 2762 Princess Street, Kingston. Lunch reservations: 613 384 2021. Members $27; non members $35. Club information: 613 530 2704; www.canadianclubkingston.org. Kingston Wood Artisans meets every third Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Frontenac Secondary School woodworking classroom, 1789 Bath Rd. It is an Association for every skill level, novice to expert. Meeting details at Kingston Wood Artisans. www.kwoodartca. workpress.com The Creative Arts Focus Program LDSB/LCVI Presents: Visual Paradise 2017, A Gallery Exhibit of Fine Art & Design. Jan. 19 to -29 at 274 Princess Street (between Clergy & Sydenham) Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 19, 7 to - 9p.m.Show Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.to 6p.m..Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Info: 613-540-4134
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Game of shinny was a memorable one this time around Two Mile Herman arrived mid morning on horseback with his snow shovel strapped to his back. The once-a-year game of shinny was to be played out on the Bonnechere River that ran through our farm, and brought together just about every young lad from the community. Christmas was over, and there were still a few days left before we all headed back to the Northcote School. Girls were not allowed on the ice, but we sat on the bank of the river on logs, in front of a raging fire to keep warm, and watch what usually turned into a real free-forall.
The Thoms, Briscoes and Kallies boys and my three brothers were already down at the river shoveling off the snow to make a clear ice surface, all waiting for Two Mile Herman. He had left his horse in the barnyard, and as usual, arrived when the work of clearing the ice was over. But he was just about the most important one of the entire gang of boys, because he brought the trophy, which would be given to the winning team captain, who in turn would keep it at his home until the game the next year. Now, this trophy was nothing to write home about. It had nothing at all to do with hockey, and in fact was a battered old cup about eight inches tall, and imprinted on the front, it read: "to the best sheep at the Renfrew Fair." It was years older than anyone in the game of shinny. Two Mile was the captain of the team that had won the cup the year before, and so the trophy had a place of honour at his house,
where it sat on a shelf right beside the family Bible in the parlour. There was no special way of choosing the captains. Someone just pointed a mitt in the general direction of two of the boys and said, "You're it." The teams were chosen in much the same way, except my sister Audrey, who could skate as well as any one of the boys, said for some reason all the best skaters always ended up on the same team. Briscoe's General Store donated the puck several years before which replaced the frozen horse buns that had to be hauled down to the river in a pail, because after a few shots, there was nothing left to the one in use. The game started off well enough, everyone behaving in a civil manner. I had no idea what was going on, because I didn't know anything about the rules of hockey, but I could tell Two Mile Herman was brewing for a fight. There were no nets, just two hunks of ice at each end of the cleared off river, and whoever got
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the puck between the chunks got a goal. Cecil was the first to slam the puck into the space, and you could hear the cheers in Douglas. Of course, he wasn't on Two Mile's team. And that's when the trouble began. Two Mile insisted he was the one who put the puck in, by mistake, and there was no goal to be counted. At first it was only a vocal battle, but Cecil was a force to be reckoned with, and he wasn't about to give Two Mile credit for a goal he didn't make! Sticks flew, mitts came off, and the fight was on. All you could see was a jumble of bodies, hockey sticks flying, and it was my sister Audrey and her friend Iva who left their seats and tried to pull the boys apart. Well, the fight didn't last long, because Two Mile Herman broke loose, grabbed the trophy from where it sat on a stump by the river, and tore up the hill like someone possessed. The annual game of shinny was
over almost as soon as it started. By the time we all got back up to the barn yard, Two Mile Herman was long gone. All we could see was the tail end of the horse half way up our long lane leading to the Northcote Side Road running at full speed. Gone for another year was the tin cup, originally won by some sheep at the Renfrew Fair years before. Everyone left. Including Cecil. He headed out the lane with a black eye, a broken hockey stick, and the puck in a ripped pocket of the new windbreaker he got for Christmas. Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details. If you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@ sympatico.ca.
A Brief Year End Review of Frontenac Islands 2016
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Christmas 2016 has come and gone, leaving behind wonderful memories to think of as the winter progresses. At the same time, townships and cities, along with the newspapers are looking back on the highlights that filled 2016, in anticipation of what may happen in 2017. The Township of Frontenac Islands is no different. Each of its major islands, Wolfe and Howe, can certainly look back over areas of concern that came up during the year, as well as at the good things that have been accomplished, and continue to set goals for the future. At the beginning of 2016 for instance, the “Preliminary Design and Class EA for the WI Ferry and Docking Improvements,” presently in the hands of Morrison Hershfield Limited, was underway looking for community input. To date there have been two public open houses. From the time of the first meeting to the second, dock changes were identified and have since been incorporated into drawings presented for public scrutiny at the 2nd. The new larger 75 car ferry proposed for Wolfe Island, will be similar to the Wolfe Islander III in design. All docks improvements proposed will accommodate all the ferries in the fleet . Hard to imagine that the Wolfe Islander III
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celebrated her 40th year of service to Wolfe Island on February 2016, having arrived from Thunder Bay in 1976. MPP Kiwala joined that celebration held at the MTO Wolfe Island Terminal in Kingston. Feb. 22, 2016 marked a historic day for Wolfe and Simcoe Islands as after 42 years the Wolfe Island Volunteer Ambulance Service changed from a volunteer operation to a unionized one provided by Frontenac County Paramedic Services. The Wolfe Island service was the last of its kind in Ontario, once operated completely by volunteers 24 hours a day. The paramedics also provide a monthly wellness clinic. Also in February MPP Kiwala announced that the Province will invest in the purchase of a new ferry for Amherst Island similar in design to the Wolfe Islander III (roll on, roll off) as early as 2018 ensuring a back-up vessel for the Eastern Region (as promised by the Minister Del Duca). The contract for the new Amherst dock has been issued and work should begin soon. Frontenac Islands Wolfe Island Ward set up a Wolfe Island Ferry Committee, as a committee of council, made up of the Mayor, a councillor and 3 community members, and more as required. Its purpose is to assist in dealing with the province regarding improvements to the Wolfe Island ferry
system to/from Kingston. Frontenac Islands held a marathon of 3 public meetings in March, a final budget meeting, a special meeting with County Planner Joe Gallivan regarding unopened road allowances, and the regular March meeting of council. Sadly the WI Music Festival was cancelled for 2016, due to low attendance the previous year when the Wolfe Islander was out of service. The WI Historical Society was presented with the Scadding Award of Excellence by the Ontario Historical Society for their contribution to the field of history. In April Frontenac Islands Council and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Team for a Wolfe Island Ferry and Docking Improvements study met once again for a ferry& docking improvements update. The 2016 budget passed with a 2.8% tax increase on Wolfe Island and 2.5 % on Howe. (Over four years the OPP contract increase is from $100,000 to $400,000 requiring a 4% increase in township taxes over all, until fully implemented.) In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) which set out a goal of making Ontario accessible by 2025, Frontenac Islands council has begun to focus on the needs of the disabled with Community Hall ramp access ,wash-
room, sidewalk improvements. During the subsequent months any number of issues were dealt with and, as always in small rural communities, most of the issues relate to administration and public works, primarily roads, their maintenance, grass cutting, tree trimming, removal, new signage, setting speed limits, and passing by-laws. Certain issues on Howe Island are under review. The senior apartment project moves steadily forward. A new road was constructed. There is a new web site… The rink is fully operational. The land fill site is now a Transfer Site. The Township begins budget meetings in January Around Town: Unfortunately on Christmas Eve, following the early Saturday Christmas Eve Mass, there was a fire at Sacred Heart of Mary Church on Wolfe Island which was confined to the Sacristy. Pastor Fr. Raymond deSouza discovered the remains of the fire, which had melted a plastic water pipe and the pouring water pouring that killed the fire, when he came into the church to prepare for Midnight Mass. The water caused damage in one part of the sacristy as well as much smoke damage to it, the sanctuary and the main body of the beautiful church, necessitating the cancellation of Midnight Mass. The Wolfe Island Fire Department attended.
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2016: the Year of the Driverless Car? If you pay attention to the automotive world, it's always full of news on technology, performance, and safety advancements. There's no doubt that one of the key themes that kept popping up again and again over the past year has been autonomous or driverless vehicles. Almost every carmaker around the globe announced plans this year to develop, test, and/or put into production one or more models of driverless vehicles. Most recently, General Motors revealed their plans to create an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt and to beat their cross-town rivals Ford by getting it to the streets first. Proponents of self-drivers have been
constantly spouting the safety improvements and reduction of traffic grid-lock as two of the top reasons to invest heavily into this area. They also boast of environmental benefits with decreased fuel usage due to improved traffic flows. But one area no one seems to mention is how these vehicles will interact with us regular human drivers on the roads. Google has logged the most miles with autonomous vehicles, having performed trials in a small community in California for the last several years. Their collision experiences haven't been favourable. These small dome-shaped, electrically-powered transports have one of the worse collision rates per mile driven of any vehicle on the planet. And, while we'd love to blame the computer in control, all of their mishaps with one exception have been the fault of the other vehicle(s). The ones with faulty humans behind the wheel. Autonomous vehicles, no matter who makes or programs them, have
one thing in common; they obey every traffic and road rule to the letter. No rolling stops or speeding for them. No sudden lane changes, or turning without signals. No entering an intersection unless it's clear and safe to do so, and if the automated vehicle has the legal right of way. But we humans seldom complete even the shortest commute or wheeled errand without committing at least one black-top sin. The mix between computer driven and human piloted vehicle brings a risk that needs to be addressed. Consider that if every carmaker suddenly stopped selling human driven vehicles and went exclusively to the autonomous type overnight, it would take a decade for those older traditional vehicles to work their way off the highways by attrition. And those 10 years or so would see a constant mix of computers and humans trying to share the road and get from point A to point B. The experiences to date don't foretell of
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the promise of a collision-free utopia. Add to this the challenges of our current road conditions and climate. We already have forms of semi-autonomous driving features on the road today. Think of such things as automatic braking, lane departure warning and assist, and pedestrian recognition. Many of these systems rely on cameras that can't distinguish lane markings when they're covered with snow or worn away due to poor road maintenance practices. Currently when a Google vehicle is faced with poor visibility due to weather conditions, it simply pulls over and stops. How do you think that would work in our winter season? This past year the president of Volvo became quite frustrated when trying to demonstrate his company's newest autonomous prototype in Manhattan on a clear spring day, when the car refused to move because it couldn't detect any lane markings because they were all worn away.
If you think this might just be an inconvenience, consider the plight of a U.S. Tesla owner, operating his vehicle this year on their auto-pilot mode when the car apparently couldn't distinguish a tractor trailer turning across its path and the resulting collision resulted in the driver's death. I'm certain that engineers and software specialists will eventually work this problem out, but if you're one of the first buyers of a truly autonomous vehicle, I'd keep my hands on the wheel and my eyes on the road if I were you. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counselor' on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. Yours in service Brian Turner
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Handy resolutions for drivers to keep you safe on the road evident that every incident of distracted driving was caused by a phone, but these electronic devices are a big part of the problem; more accurately our addiction to them is. If you're convicted of impaired driving in this province, along with the substantial fines, demerit points, loss of driving privileges, and astronomical legal and insurance costs, you're also faced with the expense of installing a safety device in your vehicle that requires an alcohol-free breath sample to let you start the engine. These units cost well over $1,000. How about something similar for phone-distracted drivers? What's wrong with having convicted distracted drivers paying for and using a device that will block all wireless communications while the vehicle is in operation? If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counselor' on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. Yours in service Brian Turner
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Happy New Year everyone! As this is the time of year for reflections on the past and hopes for the future, with a good measure of self-improvement wishes thrown in, I'd thought it would be timely to offer some resolutions for drivers that didn't have time to make any of their own. I resolve not to be a blinding light risk. If you've seen more of these drivers on the roads, you're not alone. As our population continues to deal with increasing levels of diabetes and related vision degradation, there are more vehicle owners looking to beef up their autos' headlamp light power; often with disastrous results. They add driving lamps, light bars, higher power bulbs, and high intensity discharge (HID) lamps to try to make up for failing night vision and the effects of light pollution in dense residential and commercial areas. The latter cure has become enough of a problem that the province of Ontario outlawed HID lamps last year in vehicles that weren't originally built with them. First, turn your instrument panel lights down to their dimmest setting that still allows you to see the speedometer. (Don't worry about the rest of the display, if system
troubles occur, a warning light should come on). Adjust your interior mirror to night setting and set your door mirrors down to eliminate the glare from vehicles approaching from behind. Turn your fog lamps off (unless it's actually foggy). The bright, short and low pattern light that they provide will actually act as a distraction for your focus on the road ahead. Besides, by the time any obstruction actually appears in a fog lamp's field, it will be too late to do anything about it. Clean off your head (and tail) lamps from time to time. In winter weather this may be required more than once a day. Keep a soft terry cloth in the car for this purpose. The next time you consider a new vehicle, make sure you road-test it at night to see if you can live with the headlamps. If all of this fails and you continually have problems driving at night in a properly equipped vehicle, consider giving up your night-driving designation on your license. None of us has any right to risk others on the roads. I resolve to be seen when I drive. Sorry, if you drive in Canada (especially in winter) day-time running lights don't cut it. You need all of your vehicle's exterior lights on, all the time (hopefully they're not blinding other drivers). This is crucial for those of us that drive a vehicle painted either of the top car colour choices around the world; white or grey/silver. One of these is perfect camouflage for our snowy environment and the other will let you blend invisibly into any urban concrete jungle across the country. Get in the habit of switching the headlamp switch on when you start the engine. And don't forget to keep the fog lamps off; as useless as they are on a clear night, they're even more unnecessary for daylight travel. I resolve to be smarter than my phone. The year 2016 marked the first time distracted driving surpassed impaired driving as a leading cause of collisions, injuries, and deaths. Now, it's not
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