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The annual Downtown Kingston! Santa Claus parade took place on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 18. A wide variety of fl oats, from dance schools to high schools to Public Works and Utilities Kingston participated in the parade. As always, the grand fi nale featured Santa and Mrs. Claus. A team of judges, including Metroland's Mandy Marciniak, determined the winners. The winners are: Best Commercial: Utilities Kingston Best Community: Guardians of the Children Best Theme: TK Danceworks (Beauty and the Beast) Twinkle Award: Kingston Fire and Rescue Most Holiday Spirit: 5678 Dance New to the Parade: Tree of Hope Best School Float: Bayridge Best Overall: Helen Henderson Care Centre Best Marching Band: Queen’s Band
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Kingston’s downtown sports and entertainment centre is heading into the new year with a possible identity crisis. City offi cials still don’t know if Rogers K-Rock Centre will be called something else now that the media company’s 10 year naming rights agreement is expiring. The original term of the naming sponsorship deal is from Feb. 19, 2008 to Feb. 18, 2018. Earlier this year city council gave SMG, the arena’s private manager, the job of negotiating a new sponsorship deal. So far, there’s been no indication that Rogers Broadcasting Ltd., which owns the local K-Rock radio station, will exercise its fi rst right to extend the contract or walk away from it. “The conversation over long-term naming rights is still on,” said community services commissioner and acting CAO Lanie Hurdle. However, councillors recently voted to extend the current name until June of next year as a matter of consistency. “Through exclusive negotiations with Rogers Broadcasting Limited it was recommended that a four month extension would be beneficial to avoid any name change dur-
ing the OHL regular season in 2018,” according to Hurdle’s report. The short extension means $78,000 in pro-rated naming rights revenues. Beyond that, city offi cials provided few additional details about what the future holds for the arena’s name. “SMG will work to attract and manage the sponsorship opportunities with Rogers Broadcasting Limited and other interested parties to ensure continued investment,” said Hurdle’s report. Securing a new naming rights deal is not only important for the arena’s branding but also a critical source of revenue for SMG, and ultimately, a cost that doesn’t have to be covered by taxpayers. “It’s important money for that venue. It’s using tax dollars if we can’t find one (naming sponsor),” added Coun. Jim Neill. SMG collects about $190,000 a year for the naming sponsorship. Under terms of the original deal, KRock radio was to provide the city up to $3.3 million in cash and in-kind services over ten years; $1.7 million in cash for the actual naming rights, plus another $1.6 million for ‘in kind’ products or services such as free advertising. In return for the money, K-Rock put its logo on the outside marquee, plus interior
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The one per cent solution? Kingston backs call for higher HST BY BILL HUTCHINS
Kingston is lending its voice to calls for a one per cent hike in the provincial sales tax in order to raise much-needed money for infrastructure repairs. “The whole point is to take the burden off the residential
taxpayer,” said Coun. Kevin George, who introduced the motion to approval Nov. 7. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is asking towns and cities to back its lobbying efforts for the Ontario government to increase the HST from 13 to 14 per cent. The Harmonized Sales Tax is a blend
of the eight per cent provincial sales tax and five per cent federal goods and services tax. It’s estimated a one per cent increase in the HST will raise $2.5 billion a year, of which Kingston’s share would be $24.7 million, according to AMO’s calculations. “This is one of the steps we
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As the city’s representative to AMO, Coun. George continued to press the need for the province to help municipalities find a new source of revenue. “If it isn’t going to be a one per cent increase to the HST then what are they going to offer?” Council voted 9-3 to support a higher sales tax with Mary Rita Holland, Jeff McLaren and Peter Stroud opposed. Wilson acknowledged the AMO-driven motion may not add up to much right now, but stressed the organization will keep lobbying the government for new revenues. “We will never give up to make the case.” He added: “This isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.” During his presentation to council, Wilson noted that municipalities face an infrastructure deficit of $4.9 billion a year for the next 10 years. He says a higher HST - even though it would only raise half of what municipalities need - diversifies municipal revenues, allows more predictable financing and is a more progressive form of taxation. Ontarians pay among the highest municipal taxes in the country. Average property taxes will rise from $3,000 a year in 2015 to about $6,700 in 2025, Wilson told council.
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welcome when they walk in,� said Everitt. “We want them to feel supported.� Mayor Bryan Paterson was also on hand for the grand opening of One Roof and he was proud to see so many organizations coming together in Kingston. “I think that this vision is something that other municipalities and other cities need to adopt, and it is exciting that we can be leaders in the way that we offer services to youth,� he said. “This makes it so easy for youth facing challenges and that is an amazing vision and I think it really will help us empower our youth.� The project was also supported by
Novelis employees who helped renovate the space and Home Base Housing, which spearheaded the project, but executive director Tom Greening was quick to point out that the effort was entirely collaborative. “One Roof has the senior staff from a whole bunch of organizations willing to give up a small piece of their organization and place it here in this collective environment and that is really the key to success going forward,� he said. “It is an amazing space and I look forward to seeing it grow.�
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Remembering Andrew Serres ‘That was my baby brother, and I love him so much’ BY TORI STAFFORD
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There is only one word Arlene SerresFenske can use to describe how she felt when she learned about her brother’s tragic passing: Shock. “I can’t really think of another word. It’s been a real shock for all of us,” SerresFenske said of how she and her family members are feeling in the weeks following the untimely death of Andrew Serres. “It will always be with me, it will always be with all of us that this happened.” Serres, a Kingston resident, died on Friday, Nov. 3 after being hit by Kingston Transit bus just after 7 a.m. The westbound bus on John Counter Boulevard struck Serres, a pedestrian, as it turned left towards Leroy Grant Drive. Serres, 32, died as a result of the incident. The male bus driver was later charged under the Highway Traffi c Act for failure to yield to a pedestrian, and another female bus driver who arrived on the scene later was taken to hospital with stress-related symptoms. Serres and his three siblings were born in British Columbia before their parents moved to Ontario and settled in Kingston. Andrew Serres was about three years old at the time and he and his siblings grew up in Kingston, a place Serres-Fenske still refers to as “home” despite having moved to Guelph a number of years ago. Serres attended both Rideau Public School and Polson Park Public School before attending LCVI for high school. He and his older sister and younger brother remained in Kingston, while Serres-Fenske, the eldest of the siblings, moved away, and their parents also re-
located to Kitchener. At the time of his death, Serres had been off work due to health issues, but he was enrolled in a back-to-work program and excited to get back into the workforce, his sister relayed. Over the week following Serres’ passing, his three surviving siblings and their parents all gathered here in Kingston to remember Andrew, plan his funeral, and support one another through a confusing and difficult time. They were lucky to be able to spend the week together, SerresFenske said, and found solace in the support and stories Serres’ friends and members of the community have shared with them, she said. “Everybody that knew him knew him as positive and happy and caring, and always polite, always asking you how you’re doing and meaning it… You always knew that he cared about how you were doing, and he was ready to listen,” Serres-Fenske recalled of her brother. “One of his friends after the funeral came and told me that he was one of the people that she really felt safe with, talking to him about her life, and that he was always really supportive.” Hearing that the love and care she extended to her younger brother had translated to his loving and caring for others really touched Serres-Fenske, she said. “For me, I was the big sister, so I obviously remember him as my little brother who I have to take care of… To hear other people say that that was who he was for them was a big deal to me because I know that part of that came from how I treated him,” she said, her voice trembling slightly as she held back tears. “To know that’s something that we shared, too, that we both want to help people, that was really nice to hear,” con-
tinued Serres-Fenske, who works helping immigrant families to settle here in Canada. “We had lots of people who came to the funeral that knew him, and so it was just really nice to have a lot of support from the community.” The support from the community also took on signifi cant meaning for SerresFenske and her family, she said. The family visited the site of the accident that took Serres’ life following his funeral, and the fl owers and notes that were already there came as a heart-warming surprise and revelation, she expressed. “One of the passengers who had been on the bus left a note with some flowers, so it was really touching… We recognize that this is not just something that happened to our family, but something that happened to the whole community,” Serres-Fenske said. “It’s a horrible thing that happened, and it didn’t just happen to us. We recognize that there were people on the bus and the bus driver… that’s traumatic for anybody involved or anybody waiting at the bus stop who saw it. As much as we’re going through this, we recognize that we’re not the only ones.” And while she knows she’ll never fully heal from the trauma of losing her brother so early in his life to such a heartbreaking accident, Serres-Fenske said Andrew Serres, 32, passed away after being stuck by she knows he will always be in her heart, a bus on the morning of Friday, Nov. 3. Submitted photo and the hearts of the family and friends who knew him best. “I’m very grateful to be able to share that with the world or whoever will take the time to read about him just how wonderful my brother was,” she said. “I’m really happy to say 'that’s my baby brother,' and I love him so much.”
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Skip the mall and check out a market this holiday season Christmas shopping is here and if you dread it as much as I do then you are likely looking for easy ways to find gifts for everyone on your list. Online shopping is an option and so are donations to charity or if all else fails, gift cards, but there is also a unique and local option that many people overlook – the market. Personally I love markets and more specifically European markets. A few years ago Korey and I travelled to Paris for our honeymoon and I think that is when I officially fell in love with the idea and functionality of markets. There are the most amazing Christmas markets in various parts of Paris and I think after visiting a few we had nearly all of our Christmas shopping done. As an added bonus, the shopping was actually fun and we were surrounded by delicious food and an amazing atmosphere. I’ve encountered similar markets in Holland and Florence and while these destinations aren’t really plausible for this year’s shopping (I wish they were!) we are seeing our own version of these
markets locally now too. In recent years, the Toronto holiday market in the Distillery District has been attracting more and more people and this year, Kingston is jumping on board with a pop-up holiday market running on weekends from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23. I’m excited to check out this new addition in Kingston, but that isn’t the only market in town. The ever popular Memorial Centre Farmer’s Market is running throughout the winter inside the barn, the Fat Goose Craft Fair is making a return and various other holiday themed craft and artisan markets are running on different weekends over the next month. All of these markets are a great opportunity to check out what Kingston artisans have to offer and find a unique gift for everyone on your shopping list. This summer Korey and I even found a Christmas gift idea at Art Fest, which ran in City Park in July. We saw something unique that we knew would be perfect and saved the business card for later in the year. I also love the idea of buying
gifts that are one of a kind for people, making them even more special and supporting local makers in the community. I love buying quilted items from Chasing Lightning Bugs (if you haven’t checked out Annette’s work, please do) and finding the perfect gift for someone. I know that the disadvantage of shopping at markets is that they can’t return it if they don’t like it, but who doesn’t love a handmade gift that has been picked out especially for them? On top of all these perks of market shopping, you can also avoid the malls during the holiday season. I mean, I like to shop, but even I have issues with the mall at this time of year. The people and the hustle and bustle stress me out and don’t even get me started on parking. So if you are just getting started with your own shopping, think about checking out a local market, I am sure you won’t be disappointed and if you have any market or holiday craft fair suggestions for me, please pass them along.
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Stay safe this holiday season The holidays are almost upon us, and we here at the Metroland have some tips to help you enjoy the holidays in good health and good cheer: Driving around this time of year is always more difficult, as low light and slippery conditions take their tolls on drivers and pedestrians alike. Although not mandatory in the province of Ontario, we recommend investing in a set of winter tires as part of the cost of car ownership in our climate. When the temperature outside dips below seven degrees Celsius, all-season tires no longer grip the road, whereas the composite material of winter tires actually increases their hold. Stopping distance and lane retention rates are both significantly increased, with some estimates putting it at as much as 15 metres sooner when braking from a high rate of speed. You, your family and everyone else on the road may end up thanking you for your wise decision. Holiday driving season is also made immeasurably safer by making a conscious decision to stay sober behind the wheel. Even one drink can significantly affect your reaction speed behind the wheel. These days, there can be absolutely no excuses made for driving under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. The ready availability of smartphones combined with debit and credit enabled taxis and Uber cars make the task of getting home for the evening much easier than in the past. Operation Red Nose is also active in our community, and officially launched on Nov. 17. Putting up Christmas lights and assorted rooftop ornaments is also a treasured Christmastime activity that can often result in serious injury. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, around 250,000 American were injured in 2012 from improper use of ladders and stools. Before you ascend, ensure that your step ladder’s hinges are locked down and straight, and the stepladder is placed on even ground. Tempting as it may be, it is highly advisable that you do not step on the last step of your step ladder. In fact, ladder manufacturers frequently advise never venturing beyond the third highest step. If you must climb on to your roof, your ladder should extend at least three feet above the ease trough/ gutter. You should also have a helper/spotter at the foot of the ladder in order to avoid Clarke Griswold’s fate (of Christmas Vacation fame.) Wishing you the happiest (and safest) of holidays, from all of us at Metroland.
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less, furious and in a fighting mood. And, with the perception of a mostly placid city council bent on intensification, it may not be a good thing heading into an election year. Targeting certain council members for “replacement” was one of several themes to emerge from the church hall meeting, attended by about 125 residents who seem It’s been a long time since Helen Cooper ready to grab their pitch forks and light the waded into the oft-messy world of munici- torches in a march to city hall. pal politics. Cooper was asked to opine her thoughts Having left the mayor’s seat back in 1993, in the highrise vs. heritage debate. Though a mid-term departure to accept an NDP she admittedly does not follow council busigovernment appointment to chair the On- ness anymore — “in fact, not at all” — she tario Municipal Board, Cooper has spent couldn’t resist taking a few jabs at council, the last two decades largely silent on mu- planners and developers over issues of vernicipal issues due to her provincial employ- tical sprawl. With almost stagnant populament. tion growth, according to the 2016 census, However, now that she’s retired and liv- she wondered who’s going to fill the proing closer to the downtown in an Ontario posed new condos and apartments, such as Street building, she has a front-row seat to a 20-storey tower on the waterfront site of the highrise controversy that’s currently en- the former Marine Museum, 16-storey Capveloping the area. Or, as Cooper may put it, itol condo on Princess Street, and 17 and Block D 2.0. 19-storey buildings on lower Queen Street. Cooper was a guest speaker at a recent Suburbanites are not about to evacuate Towers, Taxes, Tactics meeting organized for the lure of these projects, and the arguby a coalition of disgruntled community ment these buildings will make Kingston as groups to seek consensus on ways to oppose a retirement capital doesn’t wash either as the recent number of over-the-top devel- most people “age in place,” Cooper added. opment applications. The group is clearly The conceptual designs, she continued, galled at developers not just wanting to ex- always show us the view of a seagull in sumceed municipal height rules by a couple of mer and not the ground-floor impact. floors but, shockingly, in some cases, double Cooper also read a passage from the muthe allowance. So if the Official Plan and nicipal bible, the Official Plan, which speaks zoning says eight, they want 16. to Kingston striving to be a sustainable city. No wonder many Kingstonians are rest- “Kingston’s boast of being the most sus-
tainable city in the world isn’t going to be that way if these things get built.” It wasn’t just Cooper speaking out against excessively tall buildings. Another speaker wondered who’s running the city? Council or the “hired help” (planners). Meeting co-organizer and former councillor Vicki Schmolka summed up the crowd’s mood: “There is a lot of unhappiness, a lot of worry and a lot of concern about what the city is up to.”
Targeting certain council members for “replacement” was one of several themes to emerge from the church hall meeting, attended by about 125 residents who seem ready to grab their pitch forks and light the torches in a march to city hall. BILL HUTCHINS
The meeting also touched on why some developers may be appealing their own revised projects to the board even before they can be vetted by council or the public. Usually it’s council or the public filing the appeals, not the other way around. The general theory is developers are eager to get their
projects before the board before the planning tribunal itself is overhauled, stripped of its powers and local planning bodies are established to handle such appeals with more weight on the Official Plan, as the province has indicated. The key is that any appeals filed before the reforms take hold would still be covered under the current municipal board format. Schmolka noted a recent city meeting to hear about negotiating community benefits with developers as trade-offs for extra height twisted into an “extraordinary” scenario where developers were asking what benefits the city should give them to bring their buildings to town. Kingstonians have always had a testy relationship with developers, even though they bring new housing, investment, jobs and taxes to a city that needs them. The issue is finding the right balance of residential development that fits in with the neighbourhoods where they are built. Lately, though, it seems the sky is the limit for some of these projects. The ink is still drying on the Official Plan update before some want to amend it seven ways to Sunday. Cooper got an ovation for coming out of retirement to take a stand with the group. In some ways, the former mayor has come full circle since development pressures are what launched her political career back in 1980. But the group knows it’s going to take more than an ex-mayor to get the height right.
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In Victorian times, when some moustachioed cad was out to molest a virtuous damsel, the phrase used was that he was trying to “have his way with her.” Hereabouts these days, it seems like certain moneyed interests are attempting to have their way with Kingston’s carefully designed city planning process. I heard all about it in a church. During her many years as a Kingston politician, Helen Cooper must have attended many a church basement meeting. But an early November gathering wasn’t in the basement. And the venerable Sydenham Street United Church isn’t even known primarily as a worship space
anymore. Now “The Spire,” it’s being renovated into an accessible, multifaceted performance and meeting space. Ms. Cooper was a speaker at a “Towers, Taxes, Tactics” meeting organized to marshal opposition to an onslaught of high-rise building projects that, if approved, will pretty well shatter Kingston’s Official Plan. She said she hadn’t been paying much if any attention to city politics of late. After hearing of the plans by developers to gut the carefully-crafted Official Plan, the former mayor’s response was clear enough. She described the big push by the build-it-nowboys as “jaw-dropping.” “What the hell is going on here?” she asked the overfl ow crowd, clearly receptive to her message. Given her experience as chair of the province’s powerful appeal body, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Ms. Cooper un-
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derstands the politics of planning. She was reacting to a quick summary of recent developments by another former Kingston councillor, Vicky Schmolka. Schmolka said that the Offi cial Plan promotes street level commercial space with apartments upstairs. The idea is to ensure that new buildings fit in with pedestrian life, encouraging walking. The OP is all about designing an environmentally-friendly city that promotes intensification and minimizes suburban sprawl. The developers at IN8 want to build a 16-story high rise on Queen Street that will feature three foreboding garage doors and no ground level retail. City planners had ignored their own consultants’ report that judged the IN8 scheme violated the OP, recommending approval. After a massive political dust-up featuring conflict-of-interest by a councillor who’s also a realtor, the IN8 project is now before the Municipal Board. Developer Jay Patry has proposed a massive, 20-storey waterfront structure on the site of the former Marine Museum. The OP permits two storeys there. Brit Smith’s Homestead wants permission to scrap the OP’s limit of three storeys at its Rideau Marina site, proposing seven floors. Homestead also wants to erect a pair of 20odd storey towers adjacent to the Food Basics and LCBO downtown. That one is also undergoing OMB appeal. Several waterfront towers are on the drawing board for the Kingston Penitentiary site. Cooper said that it is crucial not to look at such schemes in isolation. “The big picture is very important.” Samantha King, a leading organizer of the appeal against the IN8 scheme, told the Spire meeting that Kingston is at a “turning point” with respect to good planning. That picture looks bleak from the perspective of those interested in a walkable city dedicated to preserve its heritage character. Ms. Cooper raised a crucial point. She cited recent Statistics Canada census data showing meagre population growth in Kingston. “Where are these people going to come from?” she asked, “Is the population of Kingston going to vacate the suburbs and move into these buildings?” In fact, Kingston’s population growth between 2011 and 2016 was just one per cent, among the lowest of any Canadian city and lagging behind Belleville. The former mayor reported that she still hoped Kingston could remain a “walker’s paradise” but said that projects like IN8 reminded her of the way a Vancouver planner once de-
scribed the effect of this sort of project. They encourage “traffic sewers.” What about climate change? It’s bringing ever-stronger gusts and ever more frequent wind warnings from meteorologists. Too many towers create wind tunnels, a daunting wintertime prospect for pedestrians. If you check out a typical developer graphic rendering of the latest high rise plan, said Cooper, it reflects “the view of any passing seagull.” And those sunny scenes predictably show summertime weather. Such concerns may sound technical in planning confl icts that usually pit big corporations against citizens worried about preserving Kingston’s architectural heritage and attractive streetscapes. But, warned Cooper, “arguments about aesthetics in the world of planning and development are very hard to win.” That’s why groups like Building Kingston’s Future are focusing on the ways that tower proposal will affect actual city life, casting shadows over neighbourhoods and damaging quality of life. And that’s why the organizers of the Spire meeting invited toxicologist Poh Gek Forkert to tell the story of the way people in and around Napanee have been able to win out over one of the world’s biggest garbage companies in the fight over the Richmond landfill site. “They were persistent, tenacious,” said Forkert, who has just chronicled the citizens’ struggle in her recent book Fighting Dirty: How a Small Community Took On Big Trash. “They fought this for 18 years. “ Forkert, a retired Queen’s professor who acted as an expert witness for the dump opponents, said that the town council didn’t initially support the movement. So they fashioned a symbolic coffi n and placed it in front of City Hall. “The politicians got the message.” The tower opponents, a group basically led by women, are aware that this sort of fight requires both positive ideas and creative thinking. They know that the build-it-now boys have claimed that the towers are environmentally friendly by embracing the notion of “intensifi cation” to justify high rises. So they’ve shown how cities everywhere have promoted low-rise downtown density. They’ve used local cabinetmaker Tim Soper’s cleverly designed wooden model of the central city. It shows how outof-scale proposed towers will be. The model’s pieces can be moved around to illustrate lowrise viability. Continued on page 17
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Prior to the November meeting of Frontenac Islands council, a special meeting was to held to receive an overview of the preliminary design and class environmental assessment for the Wolfe Island and Ferry docking improvements to date. This was given by Ministry of Transportation’s Tina White, senior project manager, and Sharon Westendorp, and little has changed since the last public presentation on Wolfe Island. It was noted that changes incorporated into the designs will allow for a free flow of water around the Marysville terminal to prevent water stagnation. Concerns remain about the lack of parking at the Kingston and Marysville terminals, also concerns with the safety of the proposed pier at Dawson Point. Many questions arose about ferries, provisions for the handicapped on ferries, and at terminals. To a question about the possible cost of docks, White said, “the cost of a dock can go from $25 million upwards to $50 million.” A report must be approved before the
environmental assessment can be considered complete and move on to design. The detailed design may happen in July 2018. The public will continue to be consulted and kept informed. At the regular meeting of council that followed, there was an agenda item with exciting news of the reconstruction work identified by MTO for the road from the Marysville terminal to the Dawson Point terminal. The road is not suitable to carry added construction traffi c on it, and MTO has offered to support speeding up the township’s rehabilitation of the roadway on its current platform. It will provide funding for the design, supervision and construction of the rehabilitation, if the township leads the environmental assessment process. The township passed a resolution to enter into a “Work By Others Agreement” to be drafted between the Ministry of Transportation and Frontenac Islands Township. It states that MTO will provide funding for the design and construction of the rehabilitation to happen in 2018 and will offer a project manager to work with
the township following their direction, the use of the ministry’s design service provider currently on retainer to complete the design work, as well as a construction administration service provider to oversee the rehabilitation work during construction. The design work is to proceed in parallel with the negotiation for the Work by Others legal agreement. “Great help from the province,” and “there no is question that portion of the road from Dawson Point to Marysville certainly requires major work,” residents commented. Wolfe Island Fire Chief Tim Hawkins, in full uniform, was on hand to address council concerning the purchase of required breathing apparatus, specifically the MSA Breathing Apparatus, at a cost of $84,797 plus taxes, payable in February 2018. Hawkins explained the need, and was authorized to proceed. How the expense will be dealt with by the fire department will come up during 2018 budget deliberations. WI resident Astrid Muchella presented a case for the township to take the lead in the eradication of noxious
vines, such as Dog Strangling Vine, along with the many others she identifi ed as invading the township. Astrid, and many other residents, are working at removing the vines which can destroy trees and shrubs, and disrupt the life cycle of birds and butterflies. Her original request was for a bag collection pickup. Her presentation will be posted. This township-wide issue will also come up during budget talks. Coun. Bruce Higgs had written a letter to council members with regard to the legal case, as initiated by certain HI citizens, of agricultural vehicles boarding on Howe Island, and he spoke about the letter at the meeting. He is frustrated with the statement from the October council meeting that the Township of Frontenac Islands, Howe Island ward, was to pay the legal costs of $18,000, which could rise to $30,000. “Howe Island should not be involved in paying legal fees. We were not involved in the decision nor did we hear a word from the solicitor that led to that decision. I believe the legal fees should be paid by Frontenac County, not Frontenac Township. I understand
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“It’s awesome,” Kevin Healey says of playing a singing Jesus in a Superman shirt in Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School’s latest musical, Godspell. The Grade 10 student leads a cast of 47 in the show, which presents a fun, musical re-telling of parables from The Bible’s Gospel of St. Matthew. Last year, Healey played the character Enjorlas in the school’s production of Les Miserables. “That was a more serious part,” he says. “It’s really cool to have a more exciting, fun part this year to help test my abilities….I have around five [solos] but I’m also singing with the chorus a lot. There are a lot of fun, upbeat songs to sing.” Healey says he had heard of Godspell before taking on the role, but didn’t know too much about it. “When I first heard we were doing it I actually went right to the library and looked up the songs. I was kind of questioning it at fi rst but after listening to it a lot I really liked the music.” Indeed, director Stacy Check Drumm notes that while a lot of younger people may be unfamiliar with the musical, which was written and fi rst produced in the ‘70s, the songs will be recognizable to audience
members over a certain age. “They marketed the musical as a rock album in the ‘70s and it became really popular,” she says. “Most people know the song Day by Day. It was one of the top songs in whatever year it was released in the ‘70s.” Check Drumm explains that despite the show’s biblical inspiration, it’s not particularly religious or specifically Christian in nature. “The man who created it (JohnMichael Tebelak) was not overly religious, and (composer) Stephen Schwartz himself is not Christian at all. It really is teaching about universal truths. Even if it’s based on Jesus and his teachings…it could just as easily be done in universities or colleges. It kind of broadens itself to a larger message.” The parables teach lessons like the importance of being kind to one another, lending a hand and turning the other cheek. “It’s the idea of community – that we need to be a part of a community and fi nd the humanness within each other and just be kind to others.” While the original Broadway production calls for a cast of 10, Check Drumm wanted to involve as many students as possible, so the large chorus rotates throughout the show. “We have so much talent at this school and we wanted to include as many kids as we could.”
All 47 of them are not on stage at one time, however. “That would be almost impossible,” she laughs. “We wrote the cast into various groupings and then we have different groups coming on and off the stage. It was a bit of a logistical nightmare, but it’s totally working. We’re very excited about that.” The setting is inspired by the idea of a farmers’ market, which Check Drumm says fits with the spirit of the musical. “We used Kingston Market Square as our springboard and we’ve transformed the stage to make it look like a local market. We wanted the idea of getting back to the simple things in life, whether it’s farm to table or locally grown foods. We need to simplify our lives in general and the messages that Jesus had as well.” The school has been working on the musical since the second week of classes in September, when auditions were held. In addition to the student talent, a staff team of 20 teachers is volunteering their time outside of the regular school day, lending their expertise to various areas of theatre production. This level of dedication has a history of paying off. “Holy Cross has a reputation of producing top-quality musicals every year,” Check Drumm says. “The most recent productions have been
Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls and Shrek: The Musical, all of which were hugely successful. “It's a 10-week rehearsal process, which is often very grueling, challenging and somewhat intense, but the rewards are so worth it,” she adds. “These kids absolutely shine on the stage and there are so many other things they learn along the way.”
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In addition to Kevin Healey as Jesus, the show stars Grade 11 students Andrew Doucet as Judas and Naruto Stratford as John the Baptist. The show dates are Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase between 11 a.m. and noon weekdays at Holy Cross, or at the door on performance nights.
Kevin Healey (top centre) as Jesus talks to some members of the cast of Godspell down in Market Square. Photo by Camille Prior
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Operation Red Nose Kingston launches 20th season Karen Smith, spokeswoman, shares a cuddle with Rudy, the Operation Red Nose mascot, at the launch of Kingston’s 20th Operation Red Nose campaign against impaired driving. The launch took place on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Kingston Police headquarters. The campaign hopes to complete 600 rides, offering a volunteer escort service for those who have been drinking or who feel unfit to drive. Clients are taken to the destination in their own vehicles, free of charge, but are encouraged to donate to the campaign, which hopes to raise $16,000 for local youth and literacy organizations. “We want you to make Operation Red Nose the last call you make before you hit the road,” said Smith. “If we keep even one impaired driver from getting behind the wheel, then we’ll feel that we have fulfi lled our mandate.” Operation Red Nose Kingston will operate between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Nov. 24 and 25, and Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 30 and 31. To volunteer or to use the service, call 613-5447447. For more information, visit www.rednosekingston.com.
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director duties, turning musical direction over to Justine Lord. Johnston said his new role involved a steep learning curve, but he’s found the process exciting. He said he’d never seen a stage production of The Wizard of Oz until last year’s St. Lawrence Regi’s drama department never College performance in Brockville. does anything halfway, and their “I thought it was somewhat stage productions are always stel- similar to the movie, but it’s so diflar. This year they’ve taken on a ferent as well,” he said. “The stage gem - a ruby, in fact. Ruby slip- production expands the themes we pers, to be precise. know from the movie—Dorothy’s From Dec. 6 – 9, Regi hosts journey, making friends, wickedtheir annual musical. This year, it’s ness in the world and trying to The Wizard of Oz. get rid of it. The audience has the The book, The Wonderful Wiz- same experience as watching the ard of Oz, first published in 1900, movie, yet on a much more perbecame one of our most beloved sonal level in person.” childhood tales. Two years after He explained that a big differthe book’s release, the first stage ence from the film is the addition production of the story, The Wiz- of a great deal of humour in the ard of Oz, landed on a Broadway stage show. stage as a musical. There are a few different adapThe year 1939 saw The Wizard tations of the script and Johnston of Oz hit celluloid in a Hollywood selected the 1987 Royal Shakefilm that is as popular today as the speare Company version. year it was released. “It has all the big songs from The story of a farm girl who the movie and all the big lines we ends up in the magical land of Oz expect, but it also has humour inis so well known, I won't summa- jected, which a stage show needs. rize it. If you don’t know it, you’ve A musical with humour is betprobably been asleep since birth. ter. It’s current today, with its This year marks a significant themes of evil and dominance in change for Regi. The director of the world. It was written in 1900 The Wizard of Oz, Hugh John- as a children’s book. A lot of its ston, for many years has served themes are universal to the human as the musical director for the condition.” school's annual theatrical perforJohnston was in a good position mances. Last year, Regi’s drama to select this show, given his talent teacher Stephen Powell retired, base this year. vacating the director’s role. This “This show needs strong female year Johnston’s taken on full stage performers in the roles of Dorothy,
The Wicked Witch, Glinda,” he said. “The ones who create change are the women in the show, so we really had to look at our talent resources in the school.” The role of Dorothy was an easy call. Holly Crowson would be difficult to top in the role. She’s a skilled triple threat performer. Trained in ballet and other dance styles at Kingston School of Dance (KSD), the Grade 12 student has shown her top notch performance skills in past Regi stage productions. Last year as Ursula in The Little Mermaid she was frighteningly effective. In June she performed as the Wicked Witch in the KSD performance at The Grand Theatre. This young actor can also sing, and that clinched the Dorothy role. Choreographer, Sue Del-Mei, right, gives instructions to Holly Crowson, front, Ms. Crowson said playing and the chorus of dancers during a rehearsal for the Regiopolis-Notre Dame the iconic role of Dorothy is production of The Wizard of Oz. The show runs Dec. 6 - 9. a great deal of fun. Her charMark Bergin/Metroland acter was easy to identify with compared to some of and angry to longing and happy.” wants to be part of the fun, which the antagonist roles she's had over The role also calls for signifi- is great. I’ve missed doing the chothe past couple of years. cant dancing skills. rus dances from Grade 10.” “I have to say it’s a lot easier to “There have been some moget into this character, since Doro- ments in past shows when I’ve thy faces things you can really re- just watched the action. Dorothy Continued on page 27 late to,” she said. “I can really pull personal memories to build on. Dorothy has a wide range of emotions from upset, scared,
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Everyone needs some encouragement to keep going from time to time, but for youth living in Indigenous communities across Canada, encouragement is sometimes hard to come by. That is where I Love First Peoples comes in; the registered charity works to start the conversation surrounding reconciliation and empower youth to stay in school by giving them motivation and gifts celebrating their successes. “A lot of times in more remote Indigenous communities, teens don’t fi nish high school, they drop out because of family stress and
our goal is to keep them in school,” explained Nilita Sood, president of the Kingston chapter of I Love First Peoples. “We do that by bringing gifts to them and when the children get that they feel like someone is thinking of them and someone cares and wants to encourage their success.” The Kingston chapter of the organization is new this year and Sood explained that she wanted to get it started after an information session at the Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre in March. She was inspired by the work they were doing and she was eager to help in Kingston. “Our fi rst major project is the shoebox
drive,” she explained. “We want to fill boxes with gifts that a child would love to receive and with a positive message that helps support them from afar.” The group started collecting items for these boxes at the beginning of November and they had been overwhelmed by the response so far. They have received boxes of comic books from Nexus Gaming, jewelry from Midori Gifts and
they are set to receive gifts from the school boards too. They are asking community members to donate what they can, but to keep in mind that these are meant to be gifts of encouragement and should be fun. Continued on page 17
Nilita Sood and John from I Love First Peoples Kingston with one of the shoeboxes they will be sending to Northern Ontario. Submitted photo
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Shoebox campaign aims to encourage In which we ponder the activities of feisty youth in Indigenous communities local women wary of Victorian-style cads Bryan Paterson (he supports the IN8 scheme) will make a symbolic concession by opposing The group raised some $1,400 on the night Jay Patry’s waterfront colossus. Patry is not the of the Spire meeting. (Full disclosure: I’ve do- most popular developer hereabouts. But Homenated to the fund supporting the IN8 appeal at stead’s Brit Smith is a philanthropist who gets a the OMB.) They’re selling a Dogs of Kingston lot of positive press for the causes he supports. 2018 calendar. They’ve held trivia nights. Su- This makes his company’s Official Plan smashsanne Cliff-Jüngling baked a “tower cake” for ing projects an easier political sell. Whatever happens, it’s clear that Kingston is the Spire meeting. It featured several steel frame at a fork in the road. If we take one path, we’ll “storeys.” “We’re eating our way to the community we preserve a human scale city that is environmentally friendly and respects its built heritage. If we want,” exclaimed Samantha King. I can see how things might well could unfold. take the other path, well. We’d best keep in mind Maybe developer-friendly politicians like Mayor Victorian warnings about that cad. Continued from page 10
tion this year, but there are already at about Continued from page 16 200 boxes. “It has garnered a lot of support so far “We want people to be mindful of what and that has been so great,” said Sood. “Our they are packing and we don’t want sec- goal with this campaign isn’t to tell the comond hand items or cheaper things like dol- munities what they need, this is just our first lar store items,” said Sood. “We really want step in reaching out and then going forward wow items.” we can work together to find what benefits The boxes will also be sorted according to them even more. We want to show that we age with different boxes going to kids aged are here and we care and then work with three to five, five to eight, nine to 12 and them to assess what they need and work with 13 to 16. They also hope that people will them too.” be mindful of what they donate in terms Those who donate are also encouraged of small and sharp parts and they advise to to send notes of encouragement for the restay away from Canadian-themed items. cipients and messages of love. Sood hopes “We also ask for a $5 donation to help this will be the most appreciated part of the transport the boxes and store them,” said boxes. Sood. “A lot of the places we will be sending “We really want to make them feel like them to are very remote and only accessible they aren’t alone and that someone cares,” by plane, so we will have to wait for warmer she said. “That is the whole idea and a lot temperatures for that.” of times kids feel alone and this is a way The group wants to emphasize that this to show that as Canadians we are there for is not a holiday-themed donation drive even them and we care.” though it is running throughout November. Gifts can be dropped off at Immigrant In most cases, boxes won’t be able to get to Services Kingston and Area, 98.9 The Drive, the remote locations they are destined for City Hall, Templeman Menninga LLP, and until February. the Society of Graduate and Professional “The communities we are matching with Students at Queen’s until the end of Noare in the James Bay area,” said Sood. “We vember. For more information about I Love want to try to keep everything donated in First Peoples Kingston look for the group Ontario in the province, but these places on Facebook and for more information are harder to access in the winter so we may about the organization visit www.ilovefirstneed to wait.” peoples.ca The group doesn’t have a goal for collec-
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The book, The Artist’s Hand: The Makers of the Kingston Region who Feed our Souls, features people from a variety of artistic endeavours from music, ceramics, glass, tattooing, food and many more. The artists were photographed by Stephen Wild and Suzy Lamont who were both quick to sign onto the project when Singers asked. “I always give where I can and that is what feeds my soul so I was on board immediately,� said Lamont. “It grew to more and more artists and got a bit crazy, but it was a thrilling journey and it is for a great cause. I got to work with so much local talent and that was so inspiring.� Each featured artist was also asked to write a companion piece to their photo that explained the
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Jingle Bell Tea & Sale Saturday, Nov. 25, 1 - 4 p.m. St. Andrews by the Lake United Church in Reddendale, 1 Redden St. (Front & Days Rd). Handmade crafts, bake table. Free admission; refreshment ticket, $5. King’s Town Trekkers Volkssport ClubPlease join us on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at Kingston YMCA West, 745 Progress Ave,for a walk around our beautiful city of Kingston. Join us for a 5 or 10 km walk for only $2 with parking and washroom facilities available. Please contact Sue at osbornjs@gmail. com or 613-634-4239 for more information. ACW’s Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Mark’s Church Hall, 268 Main Street, %DUULH¿HOG (DVW .LQJVWRQ RQ 6DWXUGD\ Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and browse for home baking, preserves, JLIWV FUDIWV 7UHDVXUH &KHVW UDIÀH EDV kets and enjoy a light lunch in the food court. A Christmas Concert featuring popular seasonal melodies performed by renowned local artists Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Village. Free Will Offering & Refreshments to follow. Info: Dave @ 613353-1690. Rideau Trail Club of Kingston - Sunday, Nov. 26-Mystery Hike Level 2, moderate pace, 10 km. Come for a surprise outing with the infamous leader Audrey S. who will be sure to please you with an interesting adventure. Meet at Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Road at 9:30 a.m. Gas $3. Leader: Audrey 613-384-6244. 39 Club of Kingston Dance takes place on Friday, Nov. 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 631, 4034 Bath Rd., Collins Bay. Music by Corduroy Road. Admission: $12, MemEHUV /XQFK DW S P (YHU\RQH ZHOcome. Info. call Crystal Gurnsey at 613544-5100. Money Matters: Join our discussion group on economic issues and money creation using the Bank of Canada. We meet every third Sunday afternoon between 2 and 4 p.m. at 99 York Street. For further
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Weekly volleyball every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. except when school is closed for holidays until Mid-May 2018. Cataraqui Woods Public School, 1255 Birchwood Dr. Info: Please email opfa.limestone@gmail.com or call Doug Brown @ 613-766-6200.
Ham Supper, Battersea United Church, 2217 Wellington St., Battersea. Saturday, Nov, 25, 5 & 6:30 p.m. $15 adults, children 12 & under $8. Call 613-353-2846 to reserve.
Cole Lake Free Methodist Church - 7th $QQXDO ([KLELW 1DWLYLWLHV )ULGD\ Nov. 24 - 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 - 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 - 1 to 3 p.m. View over 250 nativity scenes from all over the world. Children can make a free nativity scene. All are welcome - refreshments provided. Sunday Brunch Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hatter’s Cove serves up a delicious Sunday brunch the 4th Sunday of every month – eggs, bacon, yogurt, fruit, specialty EUHDGV DQG PRUH %ULQJ \RXU IULHQGV person at the door. The Seniors Centre 56 Francis St. Mulberry Waldorf School - Join us on Friday, Nov. 24 for Mulberry After Dark, a OLFHQVHG DGXOW HYHQW IURP WR S P (Q joy live music, silent auction, and an artisan market supported by KIN Vineyards, MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company, Pasta Genova, Bread and Butter Bakery and Seed to Sausage. Also, please join us on Saturday, Nov. 25 for a family-friendly :LQWHU )DLU IURP D P WR S P (QMR\ live music, seasonal crafts, silent auction, artisan market and puppet show. Delicious lunch catered by Juniper Cafe. 921 *UHDWHU .LQJVWRQ DQG 67$9( 2)) 3K\VLRWKHUDS\ DQG ([HUFLVH )DFLOLW\ ZLOO be running a Fall Prevention Information Session on Friday November 24th, 2017 DW 67$9( 2)) 3ULQFHVV 6W Drop by any time between 1 and 4 p.m. to complete a fall risk assessment and get information on how to prevent falls. Local businesses and health care professionals will be on site to provide information on topics such as exercise, nutrition, footwear, and more! For more information contact Danielle at VON Greater Kingston, 613-634-0130 ext 2311. Trinity Presbyterian Church 9 Manitou Cres, Amherstview is having a tur-
A Gospel Opry Christmas at Kingston West Free Methodist Church, 1575 Woodbine Rd., Kingston on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information please call 613-384-8878. St. John Ambulance Loyalist Branch is seeking volunteer board members. (YHQLQJ PHHWLQJV KHOG RQFH SHU PRQWK 3RVLWLRQV LV SDUW RI WKH ([HFXWLYH &RP mittee. Candidate will be required to complete volunteer application forms, provide references and a police check &3,& )LQDQFLDO 5HYLHZ ÂżQDQFLDO reports prepared by the staff and recommend any adjustments as appropriate during Board meetings. Secretary – Record and prepare monthly minutes. Please forward your biographical sketch to ghayes.on.sja@cogeco.ca. Only poWHQWLDO FDQGLGDWHV ZLOO EH QRWLÂżHG 9LVLW www.sja.ca. Pittsburgh Historical Society holds its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. (please note the change in time) in the Gore Road Fire Hall, Gore Road at Highway 15. Our speaker is freelance writer Lindy Mechefske, whose columns on food appear in Kingston’s daily newspaper. Her topic, and the title of her recently published book, is “Sir John’s Tableâ€?: The Culinary Life and Times of Canada’s First Prime Minister. Visitors welcome. Sunday, Nov. 26- Sharbot Lake United Church will celebrate the sacrament of communion at 10 led by the Worship Team and Rev. Jean Brown. This is our last communion of 2017 and in the following weeks we will begin Advent preparations, with a weekly Advent candle lighting, White Gift Service, mission projects on an angel tree, light and lively PLQL QDWLYLW\ SDJHDQW DQG &KULVWPDV (YH musical and candle service at 7:00 PM. We’re also on facebook, so please check us out. Info 613-279-2245.
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Sunday, Nov. 26- Parham United Church, in beautiful downtown Parham will host the sacrament of communion at 11:30 led by Rev. Jean Brown and the Worship Team. All are welcome to partake of this sacrament. This is our last communion of 2017 and in the following weeks we will begin Advent preparations with a weekly Advent candle lighting, White Gift Service, mission projects on an angel tree, mitten and scarf tree, light and lively carol singing , and ChristPDV (YH PXVLFDO DQG FDQGOH VHUYLFH at 7 p.m. Also we have a “yummy in the tummyâ€? fundraising turkey dinner on Sat. Nov. 25. We’re also on facebook, so please check us out. Info 613-279-2245. Ham Supper Battersea United Church 2217 Wellington St., Battersea, SatXUGD\ 1RY S P adults, children 12 & under $8 Call 613-353-2846 to reserve. Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. Corner of Queen and Montreal Street. Light lunch of Soup ‘n Bun $5. Nov. 25 Runaway Cowboys band at Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith dancing from 8 to 12 cost $12. Late hot lunch provided info call 372-2410 sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. Turkey supper - Parham United &KXUFK &KULVWLDQ (GXFDWLRQ %XLOGingNov. 25, 5 - 7 p.m. Adults - $13. Children 6 - 12 - $5. Under 6 free Family Rate - $27. Hear clarinet soloist, Chris Alfano, play Tartini’s “Concertino for clarinet and string orchestraâ€? with the Kingston Community Strings on Friday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cataraqui Parish Centre (990 Sydenham Road, Kingston). The eclectic program includes “Beale Street Strut,â€? “Lion Cityâ€? (with a Rainstick IRU VSHFLDO HIIHFW DQG WKH ÂżUVW SHUIRUmance of David Cameron’s “Balladeâ€? Admission is $15 at the door ($5 goes to Dawn House charity) with children under 12 free. Kingston Inter-Faith Celebration - A sharing of gifts from among 9 spiritu-
al traditions. A potluck meal together. Thursday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, City Hall. All welcome but registration required by Nov. 17 at bridget.doherty@providence.ca November 24 - Trenton Woodlot Conference: 28th Annual. Valuing the Woodlot: Seeing the Forest for the Trees with Dr. Warren Mabee from 4XHHQœV 8QLYHUVLW\ SOXV DIW ¿HOG WULS Location: Batawa Community Centre, 81 Plant St., Batawa (north of Trenton). 8am to 4pm, program begins at 9am. Admission is $35, including lunch. Register online at hastingsstewardship.ca. Info: 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca. Music of the Night - An evening of seasonal and other music featuring Darrell Bryan and Friends Cooke’sPortsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Dr. Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each. Info call 613546- 3642 doors open at 6:30 p.m. RCL 560 - Friday, Nov. 24 Showman’s Karaoke from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members. Saturday, Nov. 25 Back Swing� from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members. 7ULQLW\ 8QLWHG &KXUFK (OJLQEXUJ DUH KROGLQJ WKHLU DQQXDO &KULVWPDV %DNH %RRN &UDIW 6DOH RQ 6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPber 25, 2017 from 9 – 2 p.m. Crafters will be selling a wide variety of great JLIWV 1R DGPLVVLRQ FKDUJH )5(( coffee, and lunch will be available. Christmas bazaar - Princess St,United Church, Saturday, Nov.25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Baked goods ,crafts,gift items for all ages. Vendor tables $20. Prepaid lunch– soup sandwich & dessert. Call 613-546-7151 or 613-544-3259 An Advent Candlelight Procession with Carols will take place at St. George’s Cathedral on Sunday November 26 at 5pm. As well as leading the congregational singing, the Cathedral Adult, Youth, and Children’s Choirs will sing a selection of Advent anthems by Mark Sirett,, and others. 7KH &DWKHGUDO LV DW .LQJ 6W ( DW Johnson) in Kingston. Call 613-5484617 or visit www.stgeorgescathedral. ca.
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Annual Teddy Bear Campaign aims to help pediatric patients of all ages BY MANDY MARCINIAK
and this will aid in our ability to administer medication in the pediatric department. In both instances, this equipment will result in It's that time of year again — time to fi ll safe, high-quality patient care for our youngest the Watkins Lobby at Kingston General Hos- population." In the past 13 years, the KGH Auxiliary has pital with soft and cuddly teddy bears in support of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre's raised over $300,000 for the pediatric department, enabling the purchase of machines like a (KHSC) youngest patients. On Nov. 13, the KGH Auxiliary kicked off linear array probe, intervenes IV pumps, elecits annual 'Show Children You Care’ teddy tric breast pumps, pediatric bladder scanners bear fundraising campaign to support the pur- and specialized scales for weighing wheelchair chase of patient-care equipment for the pedi- bound children. The campaign also receives assistance each atric department. This year's campaign, which runs from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20, hopes to sell year from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 200 bears at a cost of $100 each raising a total 560 and the Ladies Auxiliary associated with of $20,000 to purchase an electrocardiogram the branch. The members help cover the costs of running the campaign so that funds from (ECG) for the pediatrics department. "An ECG is one of the simplest and fast- each teddy bear purchased through the camest tests used to evaluate the heart," explained paign can go directly to the fundraising goal. "When I come here year after year, I listen Kerri-Lee Bisonette, program manager of pediatrics, NICU, genetic and child life at KHSC. to stories about children who have been sick "We are also aiming to purchase syringe pumps and recovered, and I am moved every year to mandymarciniak@metroland.com
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men, and testicular cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men aged 15-29. Read on to learn more about these two types of cancer.
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insist that the legion stays involved," said Allan Jones, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 at the launch. "This teddy bear is more than just a soft, cuddly toy, it is a symbol of the love and the loving care they receive here and we are happy to be a part of that." The campaign also helps to make a hospital stay or visit more comfortable for children, something longtime KHSC student volunteer Marie-Ange Kanellos has seen firsthand. "I have seen the positive impact that this small gesture can have on young patients," she explained. "One of my most memorable moments volunteering was when Child Life asked me to bring a four-year-old patient a teddy bear. She was ecstatic and she instantly had to come up with the perfect name for it and in the short time I spent with her, that little bear was cordially introduced to everyone who entered her room and I mean everyone." Kanellos went on to explain that the bear, Mr. Bear, gave great comfort to that patient and created a positive memory for her. That experience also inspired Kanellos, a Grade 12 student at Frontenac Secondary School, to get further involved in the annual Teddy Bear Campaign "I brought the idea back to my school and everyone instantly fell in love with the Teddy
Bear Campaign and it has been a tradition ever since," she explained. The school campaign encourages each homeroom to raise funds for bears and track their progress through colouring in a paper bear that is taped to their classroom door — last year the winning class had seven coloured bears on their door. The campaign also encourages students — and community members — to think about the campaign as more than just a fundraiser for infants and small children. "The 17-year-old doesn’t come to mind when we think of pediatrics, but pediatric patients are youth up to the age of 18 too and that is the message we really try to send in our school," said Kanellos. "Almost all of the students at the school would be considered pediatric patients and when they donate to this campaign, they are potentially helping themselves, a friend or their sibling." She hopes that her school's campaign can be inspirational to the community and maybe even other schools too. "We challenge other schools to show children that they care and participate in this wonderful campaign too," she said. If you would like to sponsor a bear, contact the KGH Auxiliary at 613.549.6666 ext. 6352
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More than 90 per cent of all testicular cancers are called germ cell tumours. Germ cells are cells in the testicles that make sperm. The two main types of germ cell tumours that develop in the testicles are seminomas and non-seminomas. If testicular cancer is diagnosed early, the chances of successful treatment are much better. Many men discover testicular cancer by noticing changes in their testicles. Follow these 3 steps: 1. Find a place that is warm and safe, like your bathroom after a shower. 2. Gently feel around for anything unusual. 3. If you’re feeling any lumps, swelling, bumps, discomfort, pain – see your doctor.
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She explained that being in almost every scene means she can see how the creative process comes together in this production. “I see it all, scene by scene, as Dorothy goes along her journey,” said Ms. Crowson. Her counterpart, the Wicked Witch, is played by Caylin Turner. She's been in a lot of community productions, including Shrek and Beauty and the Beast. The pleasant and bright young woman has no resemblance to anything wicked. Becoming the Wicked Witch involves a complete transformation. "When I was first getting makeup, I didn't look in the mirror," she said. "When they finished, the moment I turned to the mirror, I thought, 'Oh, my, is that me?' I didn't recognize myself." She said one of the keys to mastering the role of the Wicked Witch is the voice. “I really work on the voice,” she said. “Once I’ve got the voice, everything follows through. This is such an amazing play. It’s so timeless. Meeting friends along the way. There are important messages in this timeless play.”
As for the sets, lighting, and everything else related to the production—like what’s the opening going to be like? In the dark? Colours? Sepia? You’ll have to see the show to find out. Everything about this production has greatness written on it. The Wizard of Oz opens on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Shows daily at 7 p.m. through Dec. 9, plus a Saturday 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets, available from the RegiopolisNotre Dame school office, are $20 for adults, $12 for students. There’s a reduced rate for the Saturday matinee. Contact the school at 613-545-1902 for more information.
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Kingston author focuses on importance of pet relationships in new novel BY MANDY MARCINIAK
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Local author Sally Barnes loves telling stories she is passionate about and lately, those stories include dogs. “I have always been a dog lover
and I always had dogs growing up,” she explained. “As I've grown older, I spend quite a bit of time at the Grass Creek off-leash dog park and it is such an amazing place, and I’ve seen the relationships people have with their dogs.” Those relationships inspired
Barnes’ new novel Unleashed, a story about the unique love between owners and their dogs. “As kids, it is lovely to have dogs because they help you learn empathy and kindness, and you learn that there are other creatures on this planet that we share it with,” she said. “Then, as we get older, you realize what a major role they play in people’s lives. A lot of old people don’t have family or friends, but they have pets that keep them going.” Barnes' novel is selfdescribed as happy, sad, a bit political and a bit of a mystery. “It is a story about quirky people and the plot becomes a bit political and mysteriINSULATION ous too at times and the dogs help out with All Sizes From R 12 that,” she said. “It was ¢ starting at 35 /sq. ft. kind of a dig in there because I think a lot of CASH & CARRY dogs are smarter than DISCOUNT we are at times.”
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This is Barnes’ second novel, a followup to 2014’s Laughed Till They Cried, a story that traces the lives of three eastern Ontario women born in a small town during the Second World War. “I have to be passionate about the stories that I tell and that is why I wrote this book and my first book,” she explained. “The writing is fun when you are passionate, but then the hard part is getting the work out there.” In an effort to promote Unleashed, Barnes has been doing signings at local humane societies including Kingston, Napanee and Belleville. “I decided to give them 40 per cent of the proceeds and it has gone really well,” she said. “People bought the book at the signing and now they want copies for gifts for Christmas too, and I think all animal lovers really like it.”
Barnes has already raised $1,000 for the local humane societies and she has also met a lot of animal lovers. “I met a lot of great people and they all want to tell me about their own dogs and show me pictures and I maybe have enough from them for another book now,” she joked. Barnes isn’t sure if another book is in her future and admits that it depends on what inspires her. “Everyone asks that question and I’m not sure what the future will bring at this point,” she said. “Right now I am just focusing on promoting this book and getting it out there, but who knows what the new year will bring.” Unleashed is available at Novel Idea in Kingston and on Amazon. For more about Sally Barnes and her work, visit www.sallybarnesauthor.com.
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The sentiment “don’t judge a book by its cover” can be applied to many situations. When it comes to selling their homes, homeowners should remember this adage as they prepare their homes for prospective buyers. The Canadian Real Estate Association said a record 536,118 residential properties changed hands in 2016, marking a 6.3 percent increase from 2015. Homeowners who want to make their properties stand out can take the following steps. • De-personalize the home Homeowners fi ll their spaces with family photos, heirlooms, personal interests, and other conversation pieces. Prospective buyers may not be able to see past personal belongings and may even be distracted by them. For example, buyers who have strong beliefs about animal welfare may not buy a home displaying hunting trophies. Remove personalized items where possible, replacing them with generic items. • Improve the exterior HGTV says that curb appeal is crucial to making a strong fi rst impression. A messy or lackluster landscape can turn buyers away even before they reach the front door. Mow the lawn and make sure shrubbery has been trimmed. Seasonal potted flowers and plants can help make the house look polished. Repair cracks or damaged walkways, and consider a fresh coat of paint on trim around windows and doors. Pressure-wash siding if necessary.
• Put things in storage Rent a storage unit to house items that can make a home appear cluttered. Clean out closets and cabinets, so that when buyers “snoop” during appointments or open houses they see orderly storage areas. If closets are brimming with stuff, buyers may assume the house doesn’t have enough storage space and move on. • Make it light and bright Open up all of the drapes and blinds, and turn on overhead lights so the house is well-lit. Add table lamps or other fixtures to especially dim rooms. • Create a hotel experience Forbes suggests making bathrooms look like a spa. Stack a few pretty washcloths tied with ribbon, add some scented candles and faux plants and buy bathmats and towels in coordinating tones. Remove extraneous items from kitchen counters and replace them with vases of flowers. In addition, set up dining spaces as if one were sitting down to a meal, and ensure appliances are sparkling clean. • Use common ‘scents’ Skip the fish, bacon or other aromatic meals for a few days, as such foods can leave lingering aromas. Baked goods, vanilla and cinnamon might make for more appealing scents. Making a home sell fast involves preparation and the knowledge that buyers are often greatly influenced by their first impressions.
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Which renovations are worth an investment? The cost of remodeling a home is easier to stomach when homeowners can expect to recoup a sizable percentage of the costs of the renovation. While basing renovations on their potential impact on resale value may be unwise, return on investment is something homeowners must consider when mulling renovation projects. Many homeowners wonder which renovations will resonate most strongly with potential buyers when a home is put up for sale. According to Remodeling magazine, homeowners are less likely to recoup their investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than they would with basic home maintenance, such as new siding. That’s because buyers are most interested in how the bones of the house — or those elements that keep the house protected and can be costly to fix — were maintained. Each year Remodeling magazine issues its “Cost vs. Value Report,” which highlights the projects that offer the most return on investment. In 2016, the No. 1 project was the installation of fiberglass attic insulation, which could produce 116.9 percent recouped cost and a resale value of $1,482. Rounding out the top five were manufactured stone veneer for the exterior, a standard new garage door, a steel entry door, and an upscale garage door. Projects with the least return on investment tended to be more expensive undertakings that offered returns of roughly 57 percent. Such projects included bathroom additions, upscale bathroom additions, upscale master suite additions, upscale bathroom remodels, and deck additions. For those considering more expensive renovations, keep these figures in mind, courtesy of Forbes.
• A major remodel of a 200-square-foot kitchen can cost around $113,000, with homeowners recouping 60 percent. • Replacing 1,250-square feet of siding with new fiber siding can cost $13,000, but homeowners can expect to recoup 80 percent of that cost at resale. • Replacing 10 existing double-hung windows with vinyl low-e glass windows is valued at $14,000, and the return can be between 68 and 73 percent. There are even renovations that seem
like good ideas but can actually hurt the resale value of a home. MSN Money lists these projects as money-wasters for those who want to sell soon. • Lavish lighting fixtures can look dated in a few years when trends change. • Wallpaper or textured walls can be notoriously hard to change, and buyers know that. • Kitschy renovations, such as 1950s diner tiles, may appeal to only a select number of people. Neutral renovations are
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All brick four bedroom home in walking distance to Queen’s University and downtown. This home located at the corner of Johnson and Macdonnell offers kitchen with granite counter tops, hardwood floors throughout. Bath has been update and includes glass shower. There is a huge backyard and driveway on the side. Parking can be easily expanded to accommodate more cars. The home is currently leased until April, 2018. Please contact me for additional information. MLS# 360250223 $425,000
Exterior lighting improves the safety and appearance of a home When drafting a to-do list for home improvements that can increase home value and appeal, several renovations may be atop homeowners’ lists. While kitchen or bathroom remodels may be popular renovations, homeowners also should consider outdoor lighting schemes that can make homes safer and more alluring. Outdoor lighting serves various purposes. Such lighting can draw attention to more impressive parts of a property. In addition, such lighting can improve security and deter criminals. To get started, homeowners should first examine the exteriors of their homes and make note of existing lighting and where improvements can be made. If you’re not sure where to begin, speak with an electrician or a landscape designer, each of whom can offer suggestions on lighting and which options are the best fit for your particular property. Next, you’ll want to consider efficiency and function. The United States Department of Energy suggests incorporating energy-efficient lighting, including energy-saving LED bulbs or fluorescent lights, into your plans. Timers and other automatic controls can prevent waste by turning lights on only when they are needed. Solar lights can be 4
used as accent lights, further saving energy. Beauty When addressing aesthetics, think about the appeal of an accented landscape. Include lights to frame the front door and call attention to certain elements, such as decorative trees or water features. Use lights to light up deck stairways or to accent planters. Speak with a lighting professional about how to position lights to cover the most territory in the most attractive way possible. Safety Safety is an important consideration when improving a home. Lighting can help illuminate potential hazards or draw attention to borders or property boundaries. Navigating in the dark can be treacherous, so put lights along pathways and near pools or spas. Be sure that lights will clearly mark other walkways around your home, such as those leading from doors to the yard or from the garage to where trash and recycling pails are kept. If a design element such as a bridge over a water feature or a particular ornamental tree or shrub is difficult to navigate in the dark, use lights to improve visibility. Security Added security is another
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reason to install more exterior lighting. Dark homes are attractive to burglars. Eliminate dark corners by lighting up areas where thieves may be able to gain access to your home. This includes areas near doorways
and ground-level windows. Install motion-sensor lights in such areas so you are not wasting energy. Lighting may not only deter human intruders, but also it can scare away animals. A raccoon,
skunk or opossum may think twice about hanging around your home when your property is bathed in a spotlight. Revamping exterior lighting elements can improve the safety and the look of a home.
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$1,999,900 Nestled in the heart of the 1000 Islands with spectacular views of the St. Lawrence, this stunning bungalow offers luxury features throughout. Over 7500 sq ft of available living space. Gourmet Chef’s dream custom Corel kitchen with granite counters and built-in appliances. 12 ft ceilings with triple tray ceilings rising to 16 ft in the great room. Formal dining room features triple tray ceilings as well. High quality flooring including travertine & hardwood. Exquisite Master Suite with separate sitting area with water views, huge walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite boasting soaker tub and separate shower. Expansive porch with unobstructed views as well as a patio below from the walkout basement. Large 3 car garage (could be 4). Impressive interlocking driveway and courtyard. Beautiful landscaped level lot. Basement has been partially developed but awaits your finishing touches. The list goes on...don’t miss the opportunity to view this amazing property!! MLS# 442540084
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Amazing opportunity to build your business in this high traffic location. Zoned both residential/commercial, this property offers a host of opportunities for a home based business combined with a meticulously maintained and updated home with park-like yard with beautiful gardens surrounding the peaceful patio/deck areas. Wheelchair accessible 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths house features hardwood in living/dining rooms, bedroom areas and office. Updated kitchen. Main floor office with convenient separate entrance for customers. Tastefully finished basement. Separate garage, workshop, and storage areas. Large paved parking lot. The c3 zoning allows for a variety of business applications. Call today.
Tips for first-time real estate investors Real estate can be a good investment that helps build wealth and secure a financial future. According to Investopedia, average 20-year returns in commercial real estate hover around 9.5 percent, while residential and diversified real estate average returns of 10.6 percent. Such figures may seem too good to ignore for many prospective real estate investors. But investing in real estate can be risky, and it’s important that first-time investors consider a host of factors before deciding to delve into the real estate market.
surprised to learn that investment property loans are often subject to higher interest rates than those for home buyers borrowing to purchase a primary residence, says Quicken Loans. Investors should not count on getting the same or better interest rates for their investment properties that they did when buying the homes they currently live in.
Financial reserves Some lenders may require that prospective investors have sizable financial reserves before they will lend them money to invest in real estate. Some may require that borrowers have several months’ worth of reserves to finance both their personal lives and their investments. If a 20 percent down payment would make that impossible, then
prospective investors may want to wait a little longer to invest and save more money until their financial reserves would prove more acceptable to lenders. Investing in real estate can yield big returns. But first-time investors should know that such investments are vastly different than investing in a home for oneself.
Current finances Real estate can potentially yield big returns, but these may only materialize after investors spend ample amounts of money refurbishing or even maintaining their investment properties. Prospective investors without the capital on hand to finance repairs or routine maintenance may find it difficult to make their properties appealing to potential tenants, which can make it harder to meet mortgage payments. Prospective investors who already have sizable debts, be it consumer debt or existing mortgage payments, may want to pay down those debts before investing in real estate. Down payments According to Wells Fargo, mortgage insurance does not cover investment property, and loans typically require a minimum down payment of 20 percent of the value of the property. So prospective investors cannot count on mortgage insurance to finance their investments in real estate. Investors should not just make sure they can meet that 20 percent requirement, but also ensure they have enough capital left after making their down payments to address any repairs that need to be made. If not, they might have trouble attracting renters willing to pay enough in rent. Interest rates Prospective real estate investors may be Kingston Homefinder.ca - Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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