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Kingston Transit receives over $2.3 million in funding

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

News - Kingstonians can look forward to increased transit hours on Sundays and holidays, thanks to funding through the provincial government and the diligent efforts of those at Kingston Transit.

The municipal public transit is receiving $2, 349, 840 in gas tax funding through the Province of Ontario for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, MPP Sophie Kiwala announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Kingston is one of 99 municipalities across the province receiving the gas tax funding which totals $334.5 million - an increase of $1.6 million over last year. The funding, which municipalities must apply for through the province, is being invested in communities based on public transit ridership and growth, Kiwala explained.

"Kingston Transit will be receiving more funding this year, and they will be getting $2.35 million in gas tax funding to increase their capacity. Different municipalities across the province will be using that money differently," Kiwala said in her announcement at the Kingston Transit Operations Administrative Centre, noting that each of the municipalities receiving the funding will apply it to whichever areas of their own public transit services they have identified as most important.

Kiwala underscored the important role Kingston Transit employees have played in allowing for both the substantial growth of its services and its ability to secure the Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s John Suart (left), manager of community relations, provincial gas tax funding.

Tree of Hope brings in ‘a mountain of generosity’ and Steve Woodman, executive director, stand amid the mountain of toys resulting from this year’s Tree of Hope campaign, which provides gifts for families in need throughout the area.

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Investment in transit will allow for increased service on Sundays, holidays on Sunday are going to be expanding to start earlier and end later," he said, adding that the increase is particularly important for those transit users who work in the retail and service industries.

"And in 2018, we're going to be adding an express route, like our other express routes, on Montreal Street."

The announcement came one day after Kingston Transit marked their five millionth ride.

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"I'm so excited we reached 5 million rides just yesterday, so this is a great moment to celebrate," said Mayor Bryan Paterson.

"Honestly, this is marking several years of growth - double-digit growth in ridership - when other communities are experiencing far less growth than we are.

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"If it weren't for the great work of the Kingston Transit workers... we would not be where we are today," she said.

"All the staff here have done an absolutely fantastic job, and I don't think that we would have been successful in being at the edge of receiving this funding had it not been for your great work, so well done."

Jeremy DaCosta, manager of Kingston Transit, said plans are already in place to increase services.

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"You're welcome to stay and watch, or to run the other way!" Kiwala joked as she boarded the bus.

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City proposes new rules of engagement for public speaking

BY BILL HUTCHINS

News - Are members of the public becoming too rowdy or too talkative at public meetings?

Many councillors think so, and they've decided to do something about it. In addition to revised rules to guide their own conduct, councillors also want citizens to follow new rules of engagement over how to conduct themselves at public meetings and other open-mic events.

"This has been growing over some time," explained Coun. Liz Schell of the need for a new set of expectations and guidelines.

Her motion, approved by council Dec. 6, aims to update council's procedural bylaw to ensure the

same rules that govern the order and proceedings of councillors are followed by citizens, especially when politicians and staff venture outside City Hall to attend public meetings. This includes setting standard speaking time limits and rules governing public behaviour.

Coun. Schell says public meetings, town halls and other official municipal gatherings must remain "respectful."

She added: "We need to add more concrete expectations of each other."

Coun. Peter Stroud agrees that emotions tend to run high at some community meetings, and frustrated residents who speak at them often ignore the rules. He cited the recent example of town

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The city has dealt with a number of hot button issues recently, from the hi-rise Capitol condominium to the redevelopment of a former school at 671 Brock Street.

Councillors insist they are not trying to muzzle public input, but need to develop clear and fair rules that will apply to all those who want to address city officials in attendance.

Coun. Adam Candon says he learned first-hand how frustrating it can be to control a meeting when speakers insist on dominating the agenda. He served on a review committee earlier this year Coun. Liz Schell Rob Mooy/Metroland that explored ways to revamp KEDCO. ter regulate the conduct of speakers should not be He says the meetings often degenerated into mudslinging, personal attacks and repetitive viewed as shutting down public opinions. "I am a points. "We need minimum standards for behav- bit nervous about decorum and civility, but listening is our ultimate goal." iour."

Coun. Schell says open government doesn't Coun. Stroud says coming up with new speaking rules are easy, but enforcing them in the heat mean unlimited speaking time for residents. "We of a public meeting is another matter. "I support need to direct how long we expect them to talk."

The revised conduct rules would not just cover the initiative but it's very tricky to implement at a public events but emails and other correspondence public meeting."

Coun. Ryan Boehme says councillors need sent to staff and councillors, she added.

The motion also instructs staff to develop more help to keep control of the meetings they attend, so members of the public don't "monopo- a formal definition of open government and transparency as part of the new public engagelize" speaking time.

Coun. Richard Allen says any attempt to bet- ment policy, due to be unveiled in early 2017.

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Kingston joins roadmap to automated vehicles in Ontario duced the Dec. 6 motion to join the province-wide discussion. "So The City of Kingston is making we're prepared when these vehiplans for the day when self-driv- cles hit the road with the necessary technical and infrastructure ing cars arrive on local streets.

Councillors approved a motion knowledge."

AV's are defined as driverless or to collaborate with other municipalities in "research, testing, poli- self-driving vehicles that are capacies and infrastructure develop- ble of detecting the surrounding ment" - all necessary to support environment using artificial intelautomated vehicles (AVs) in On- ligence, sensors and global positioning system coordinates. tario.

With a goal to be a smart 21st Coun. Richard Allen introcentury city, Coun. Allen says Kingston can't afford to be left behind on such a revolutionary transportation mode. In fact, he wants urban planners to reflect the impact of AVs in the next update to the city's Transportation Master Plan. The Plan, updated every five years, lays out transportation priorities over a 20 year horizon. Some predict that driverless cars will start being sold within five to 10 years.

"It'll be reality very soon," agreed Coun. Peter Self-driving cars could be coming to Stroud.

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Nearly all automakers are currently developing self-driving technology for mass marketing, and Ontario is leading the way with a three million dollar pilot program to research and test AVs on its roads. Successful applicants will be allowed to test AVs provided a number of conditions are met.

"The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers forecasts that by 2040, autonomous vehicles will account for 75 percent of all vehicles on the road," according to the ministry of transportation (MTO).

The MTO says AVs have the potential to deliver environmental, economic, social and safety benefits. This includes; -fewer vehicle accidents due to driver error and distraction, -reduced traffic congestion, -improved fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, -enhanced mobility.

Councillors voted unanimously to join the Municipal Alliance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Ontario, recently created by the Ontario Good Roads Association.

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Twas the night before Council, when all through City Hall, Everyone was stirring after the Integrity Commissioner's latest call.

The ruling was hung over the council with care, In hopes it would soothe the community's stare.

The Capitol condo debate seemed complete and put to rest, With visions of downtown growth passing the test.

And the mayor in support, in the majority mix, Had just settled the matter by a vote of 7-6.

When out the front door there arose such a clatter, Coun. Candon shut down a website to see what was the matter?

Away from his legal advice he sought more clarity, The Integrity ruling did not provide him much charity.

An inadvertent breach of the conduct code, Swiftly put the council in re-vote, damage control mode.

When, what to other wandering eyes should appear, But a KEDCO review committee without a rear view mirror.

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Tree of Hope brings in ‘a mountain of generosity’

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

News – Down a hallway and far removed from the bustling of activity inside the Family and Children’s Services building, there’s something magical behind a set of plain looking doors.

There, handfuls of volunteers in red vests hurry around with clipboards and arms full of gifts, surrounded by shelves stocked with the latest toys, oversized stuffed animals, art supplies, and hundreds of winter coats and snowsuits. What once was a bare and concrete storage room has transformed over the last month and a half into a makeshift Santa’s workshop of sorts, where volunteer ‘elves’ are filling bags to be delivered to families in need throughout the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington areas.

The room is literally full of the spirit of the season.

“This all came from one donor or another, and, really, it’s a mountain of generosity! There’s no other way to say it.” said John Suart, manager of community relations for Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.

“I think we’re on the track to have gifts for about 800 kids, which is in the neighbourhood of how the campaign has gone over the last couple of years. Last year was about 900, this year is about 800, so it’s actually pretty good.”

The donated items, neatly sorted and labeled to be packaged and delivered to local families, are the result of this year’s Family and Children’s Services’ Tree of Hope campaign, which aims to deliver a Christmas experience to those families in the area who might otherwise go without. One of the longest running Christmas campaigns in the region, Tree of Hope kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 3, and has yielded a beautiful result.

However, with just a handful of days left before Christmas Eve, the campaign is far from over – there is still work to be done to ensure the 800 families the campaign will benefit all have gifts to open on Christmas morning.

“For older teens and adults, we’re short,” said Suart, not-

ing that this age bracket is a difficult one to fill each year.

Donors tend to bring in a plethora of items for younger children, but often overlook the teens and parents the campaign aims to bring Christmas to, as well.

“Now, we’re a bit different from a lot of other toy drives in the fact that we do families,” said Suart.

“And the reason why we have this gap to fill is there has been an increase of roughly 40 per cent in people that are in that age [group], this year over last.”

With the days left on the advent calendar quickly disappearing, Family and Children’s Services is hoping the community will hear their calls for help in closing that gap – they are currently short over 50 gifts for teens 14- 17 and adults. Because the items needed are specific to ensuring whole families receive gifts for Christmas – and with so little time left – the agency is requesting financial donations to finish off the campaign. They estimate approximately $3,000 is needed to do so. Family and Children’s Services’ John Suart (left), manager of commu“At this point, we think the best thing to do is actually nity relations, and Steve Woodman, executive director, stand amid the ask for donations of money, because we’re actually not wait- mountain of toys from this year’s Tree of Hope campaign.

Tori Stafford/Metroland ing,” said Suart, noting that packaged gifts are already being delivered.

Despite the need for more donations, Family and Children’s Services is truly grateful to the numerous individuals, organizations and businesses that have made donations to the 2016 Tree of Hope. The videos of these donors dropping off donations on the campaign’s website capture the spirit of the campaign, as well as the kindness and generosity of those in Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Services the area, Executive Director Steve Woodman expressed.

“As always, we’re overwhelmed by the support of the community,” he said.

“We’re now just trying to figure out how to make sure those teens and adults get the gift cards, household items or whatever they need to make sure they get the Christmas they need,” Suart concluded.

To find out more about the Tree of Hope campaign, or to As a result of a fire at the ODSP office make a donation, visit www.treeofhope.ca.

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EDITORIAL Tori Stafford tstafford@metroland.com

The tinsel, the tissue, the paper and ribbon – there are a great many things surrounding the holidays that are excessive and expendable.

But those things aren’t limited to decoration and giftwrap.

Sometimes, it’s the very gift that is unnecessary or unneeded. Don’t get me wrong – we all appreciate the requisite gift for hosting a holiday shindig, or the little gestures of knickknacks or chocolate traded around the office, and it really is the thought that counts, no matter the gift. But we all end up with items we don’t need following the holidays.

Cue the re-gift.

While the ethics and motives of regifting have been widely debated, and no one is ever truly touched by the presentation of a dusty candle that is no longer scented despite its sun-faded label, there is an art to regifting. And that art comes in recognizing the value of the item you don’t want or need. That is to say: Who does need it? Who would appreciate it? And why would you keep something someone else could benefit from?

What I am getting at is the fact that those of us who have a shelf or drawer full of unopened body lotions or unused gift cards are privileged to be in that situation.

There are people all over our city and region who don’t lead lives where excessive gifts come into play, and people in need of the

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things we may not need ourselves.

This week alone I worked on two different articles about local charitable efforts that haven’t reached their goals. These two campaigns are down more than $10,000 combined over what they were able to bring in last year. And those two campaigns aim to give just one gift to someone in need within our community.

If you receive a gift set of body lotion and soap in a scent that doesn’t suit you, consider taking it to an organization like Kingston Interval House, where women escaping domestic abuse stay and receive guidance on how to move forward. Chances are shampoo, toothpaste and other common stocking stuffers weren’t on the top of their lists of things to take when leaving a hostile living environment.

Get a sweater from a relative in another province that doesn’t fit and didn’t come with a receipt?

Places like St. Vincent de Paul have a wide range of clients who could benefit from a warm sweater this winter. Even things like the compulsory bottle of wine brought to a dinner party can often be returned, and if you didn’t pay for it, why keep the cash? There are places like the Partners in Mission Food Bank that see countless individuals trying to make ends meet that can’t afford food and can always use donations, no matter

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During the holiday season, Canadian Blood Services is calling upon Kingston and area residents to give by donating blood.

To hospital patients and their families, there is no better gift. A blood donation can’t be bought or wrapped up to be placed under the tree. It comes from a selfless donor who represents a lifeline and hope to patients in need.

According to a release from Canadian Blood Services, this is the time of year when collecting blood is a challenge. Kingstonians have the power to raise awareness in the community by asking friends, family, coworkers and associates to give in this unique way.

A total of 100,000 new donors are needed before the end of March 2017 to maintain the national blood supply and meet the needs of Canadian patients who require blood transfusions. So far, since April, 45,000 new donors have come forward while another 55,000 are still needed in the next five months.

There is an even greater need for new donors this season because of new iron eligibility guidelines introduced recently to promote the health and wellness of blood donors. As a result, some donors won’t be able to donate as frequently. Canadian Blood Services has also introduced new technology in blood clinics to make giving life easier for donors. “There’s a lot to cheer about at Canadian Blood Services this holiday season,� says Mark Donnison, vice president of donor relations. “The move towards a digital environment is resulting in a better overall experience for donors. It also supports Canadian Blood Services’ commitment to innovating. As we work to bring new donors in to compensate for changes in eligibility, the digital experience is a great asset.�

The Kingston Blood Donor Clinic has over 400 open appointments available from Dec. 13 to 29. The clinic is open Tuesday to Thursday with varying hours available. Go online to blood.ca and take the eligibility quiz then make your appointment or walk in as every donation counts and means the world to a hospital patient that is in need.

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Throw blanket that doesn’t match your dÊcor? Perhaps a shelter and its patrons would appreciate that layer of warmth. Another set of mitts you don’t need? Take them to a used clothing store that sells at prices affordable to low-income families. And those wool socks you always get but never wear are always welcome at SOCKS Kingston, who will give them to those who aren’t so lucky.

It’s easy to get swallowed up in the buzz and glitz of the holiday season, and we can all be guilty of spending too much unnecessarily, or eating far too much at a feast the likes of which we only see once a year. And that’s fine! But having something you don’t need that someone else does is not.

The truth of the matter is this: If you have something as simple as a scarf you don’t wear that could help make someone’s winter just a little bit warner, that person doesn’t care if the scarf was intended for them in the first place – they’re just grateful to have it. And that should be a lesson to us all.

And, hey! If you don’t receive items you don’t need or want, but you want to experience the true the new nameplates and layout will meaning of ‘holiday spirit,’ there’s The New Year will bring a new bring greater focus and recognition no greater gift than your time or donation to the dozens of charitable look to your Metroland community to our 21 newspapers whether that's in the heart of the Nation's Capital, organizations throughout the area newspaper.

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Merry Christmas Christmas is a beautiful collection of mythologies all wrapped up in a magical package that brings joy to many children and makes a lot of adults feel like children.

Enough of the “bah humbug” people who say we shouldn’t celebrate publicly for fear of offending someone. What’s wrong with celebrating one’s faith and beliefs? Do we each have to hide our spiritual traditions away in a closet, lest we offend someone. For myself, I tend toward the metaphysics of Buddhism, and I’d prefer a world with as much diversity as possible and where we celebrate all cultures’ traditions.

Most of the symbols and trimmings attached to what we call Christmas are taken from belief systems foreign to Christianity.

For heaven’s sake, even the date comes from ancient pagan beliefs. No one knows when the person known as Jesus was born, but there’s fairly universal agreement, even among Christians, that it wasn’t on December 25.

So why is the birth of Christ celebrated on December 25? The date was chosen as the Church wanted to bring rival pagan rituals into

the fold. Many cultures celebrated the solstice on December 21, in honour of the sun beginning to bring more light each day. The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia ran from December 17 until December 23. It’s no coincidence that so many ancient cultures looked at the end of December as a significant time. With lengthening days, the sun begins to reclaim its hold on the world.

Many Irish and Celtic traditions honour the sun. After the shortest day of the year, rituals brought hope to people during long nights and the dreary weather of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

You’ll find sacred sites around the world where the days of late December have symbolic significance. At Newgrange, an ancient burial tomb north of Dublin in Ireland, there is an opening above the entranceway. Upon the morning of the winter solstice each year, a beam of light shines through the opening and reaches the burial chamber. As the sun rises in the sky, the beam of light becomes larger until much of the chamber is illuminated. The sun continues its path, and the beam leaves the burial chamber and retreats, moving back along the passageway. The entire process takes less than 20 minutes. Newgrange, built more than 5000 years ago, required ingenious calculations and engineering skills.

Similar sacred sites, built by members of cultures long before the first Christians walked the earth, are found throughout the world.

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of these ancient sites possess?

In the more modern realm, the Christmas tree hails from Germany. By the 16th century, Germans decorated evergreen trees outdoors and inside their homes. Apples, flowers and candies served as the earliest decorations. In later centuries, trees were adorned with candles, which is hard to imagine in today’s safetyobsessed world.

From Germany, the Christmas tree tradition travelled to England when Prince Albert brought one from his native land for his wife, Queen Victoria. Likewise, Pennsylvania Germans brought the Christmas tree tradition to North America in the 19th century.

We owe a debt to the Irish Celts and Druids for many other modern Christmas traditions.

Mistletoe can be traced back long before the date given as the birth of Christ. There’s something magical about the plant. It has no roots yet maintains its green colour throughout the coldest months of winter. That’s a powerful image, and the Druids used mistletoe to repel evil spirits, as well as to promote fertility. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was associated with Frigga, a goddess of love. Kissing under mistletoe meant the following year would bring happiness, peace and good fortune.

One of the earliest Christmas tree decorations was the candy cane.

Shaped as shepherds’ crooks, not only were they put on Christmas trees, they were also given to chil-

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dren in Germany to keep them out of trouble during re-enactments of the Nativity scene. It must have been an effective tool, because that tradition spread throughout Europe. In North America, candy canes were first used to decorate a Christmas tree in 1847 in Ohio, thanks to German immigrant August Imgard. A century later, in the 1950s, a Catholic priest invented a machine that twisted the candy cane into its familiar shape, without the time-consuming manual labour previously required.

A most beloved Christmas tradition is the display of a crèche. The first nativity scene was a pantomime created by Francis of Assisi in Greccio, Italy in 1223. His “living nativity” included live animals and humans playing Biblical roles. The nativity scenes spread and within a century were found in every church in Italy.

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News – When a group of local residents got together last year with the intent to help area youth enjoy their holiday season, the result was nothing short of heart warming – Helping Hand raised just under $10,000 last year, which they used to purchase much needed items for children and youth at Christmas.

“We all had such a great feeling last year, it was a rush of excitement and rewarding to know we were doing something good for the kids,” said Leo Ragusa, one of the founding members and organizers of Helping Hand Kingston.

“We got the list of what the kids needed and then we went out and purchased everything, and we had a lot of people behind us, and it was very successful.”

The list Ragusa referred to was that provided to Helping Hand by the three agencies the group works with: Youth Diversion, Pathways to Education and Home Base Housing.

The three agencies identify children and youth that use their services and are in need of items, specifying what those individuals would benefit from most. The suggested gifts range from basic toiletries, such as deodorant, moisturizer and shampoo, to simple indulgences, like movie passes and iTunes gift cards. Suggestions also include some of the basic things many people take for granted, like winter coats, footwear and even groceries.

Helping Hand receives the lists from the agencies, and then divides the funds they’ve raised amongst those identified as in need. The group then goes out and purchases all of the items, and delivers them to the deserving children and youth.

But this year, the group won’t be able to make that list and check it twice quite the way they did last year.

“This year, we had the same energy, sold tickets for our event, which was a hit last year, and we did more promo and more prizes and all of that this year,” Ragusa expressed, referring to

the fundraising concert with local band Ambush that Helping Hands held both this year and last.

“But about a third of the people showed up this year,” he said, clearly disappointed.

“I don’t know if it was timing, or what… it’s hard to say why what happened, but our goal this year was to beat $10,000 and we’ve only raised about $3,500 so far.”

Even more bewildering to the group is the fact they raised nearly $10,000 last year with only three weeks of preparation. Despite having more time, organization and promotional work this year, their goal of raising over $10,000 to benefit local youth seems fairly unreachable at this point, Ragusa said.

“It’s upsetting, and it’s frustrating,” he said, adding that the entire point of their campaign is to give to those who are truly in need.

“The campaign hasn’t been a flop, but we could have done more.”

Ragusa recalled meeting a young mother last year who only requested groceries. Helping Hand gave her gift cards to Loblaws so that she would be able to purchase some clothing, too, if needed, and the young woman was so overwhelmed, she began to cry as they handed her the vouchers.

“It really makes you think, and it makes you realize how many people take what they have for granted,” he said of that experience.

With that in mind, Helping Hand is hoping the community might still come through with donations in order for them to spread some Christmas cheer.

“We’re still going to do what we can with what we raise,” said Ragusa, noting that the group is very thankful to the businesses and individuals who’ve contributed this year.

“But we have decided to do this year round, now. Hopefully we’ll be able to help more kids that way.”

To find out more about Helping Hand, visit www.facebook.com/helpinghandkingston.

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Community Foundation grants to potentially benefit over 13,000 people locally

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

News – Kingston, Frontenac and Loyalist will benefit from 24 new innovative projects thanks to $189,363 in grants through the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area awarded on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The Community Foundation’s Fall Grants were given to projects ranging from arts and music programs to safe cycling initiatives and drug awareness campaigns. The grants are made available twice annually through the Foundation’s Community Grants Program, and thanks to the donors and fund holders. The Fall Grants combined with those awarded in the spring through the Community Grants Program totals $365,888, supporting 52 projects aimed at bettering the community. In it’s 20 years, the Community Foundation has granted more than $10 million through more than 170 individual funds the Foundation manages for donors, companies and local businesses, as well as through pooled smaller donations, said Tina Bailey, executive director of the Community Foundation.

“Through our endowment model and the power of investing, all these donated dollars are used to make a difference in our community, year after year,” she said at the Fall Grants Awards Celebration.

“As our endowment fund grows, we have more money to grant out to wonderful projects like we’re going to hear about today.”

The largest grant was awarded to Youth Diversion for the Addiction Literacy Program, which received $25,328 through the Sunyside Children’s Fund. The six-week intervention program for students in grades six, seven and eight will focus on “building resiliency and increasing the capacity for students to understand the impacts of drugs and alcohol.”

“We know with the pending legislation that’s coming in the new year around legalizing marijuana that we need to be proactive in supporting young people in making better decisions, and helping them understand the consequences of some of those decisions when it comes to addictions,” said Shawn Quigley, executive director of Youth Diversion.

“So we have to understand what are those underlying reasons for young people wanting to engage in this behaviour, so we’re hoping that we’ll be able to support as many young people as we can as we move forward with the new legislation.”

Also aimed at benefiting youth in the area, K3C Counselling Services was awarded $15,353 for the Youth Financial Literacy Program. Offered to youth aged 15 to 25, K3C’s program is a free budgeting and money management workshop that look at how to live within one’s means, manage student loan debt and credit cards, and plan for larger purchases, such as a house. Presented to K3C by Bill and Nancy Gray, the grant was made available through the Gray’s fund, as well as the Marion Myer Opportunity Fund, the

and certainly the generosity of our donors and fund holders who enable all this and make it all possible,” she said.

“It’s because of them all that this can happen.”

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“We’re hoping that we’re going to be able to start some conversations and discussions with young people that will allow them to make some informed, thoughtful financial decisions, and build their confidence so that when they go on in their future, they’re going to have a good, solid basis to start making some those decisions,” said Debbie Gillis, credit counselling director with K3C. “I think debit cards have really changed people’s impression… I know my daughter, when she was little, if I didn’t have money, she’d say ‘just go to the wall and get some.’ So it has stopped being money,” Gillis said after the grants were awarded.

“We’ve become really involved with providing these workshops to youth… I’ve started as early as grade 8 with some of it, which is the perfect time to introduce this.”

Other grants were awarded to community art projects, a dental program for refugees, two projects aimed at benefitting seniors in South Frontenac and the formation of an Indigenous Youth Council through the Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre at Queen’s University, to name a few. As Bailey pointed out, the grants awarded were reflective of the diversity of what the Community Foundation does.

“Thank you so much to everyone who makes this possible: the grantees for the great work that you do and your inspiring project ideas,

Tina Bailey, executive director of the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area, addresses those in attendance at the Foundation’s Fall Grant Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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Merry Christmas Continued from page 9

By the 1900s, nativity scenes became popular in most Christian traditions, not just Catholicism. Quite often the scene was set in a stable, not because of the location of Christ’s birth, but because this was how the first one had been created by Francis of Assisi.

Many churches host live nativity pageants.

We can thank German immigrants for bringing the living nativity plays to North America.

In the Kingston region, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosts a living nativity play in the days leading up to Christmas.

In the 17th century, under Puritan rule, laws dictated that Christmas not be celebrated. The Puritan recognized the pagan roots of Christmas celebrations and traditions and wanted them eliminated from Christian belief. Fortunately, by the early 18th century, the laws banning Christmas celebrations and fun were revoked.

In North America after the American Civil War, and thanks to President Ulysses Grant, December 25 was declared a Federal holiday.

Today, Christmas rules North America at this time of year. After the introduction of the phonograph, Christmas music became popular. By the 1960s Christmas TV specials joined Christmas traditions. We watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music.

Some of the best of Christmas movies date to a Hollywood of days long past. These include Christmas in Connecticut (1945), The Bishop’s Wife (1947) and White Christmas (1954). Some more recent gems worth a watch include G-rated films like The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Blizzard (2003), Elf (2003) and The Polar Express (2004).

For adults, there are edgier flicks like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989).

Love Actually (2003), definitely not for children, is a touching series of Christmas vignettes that weave within and around one an-

other. The Holiday (2006) features Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet at their charming best in a Christmas-themed romance.

The best of short Christmas films, originally TV specials, include the likes of A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), The Snowman (1982), and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966).

As for songs, there’s an almost endless collection from which to choose. Sirius-XM radio has several channels devoted exclusively to Christmas music. Classic songs include Bing Crosby singing White Christmas (1942) or crooning a duet of The Little Drummer Boy/ Peace on Earth with David Bowie (1977 on TV, released as a single recording in 1982). More recently, The Pogues’ Fairy Tale of New York (1987) can probably own any award for edgiest (and most beloved) of Christmas tunes.

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And for those who choose not to celebrate anything Christmas, that’s what this country is all about: diversity. It’s what makes us both great and interesting.

Whether it’s the Sun God or the Son of God you worship, I wish each of you a peaceful, blessed, and joyous Christmas season.

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Chinese company's investment signals bright future for city’s agri-food sector: Mayor

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He would not disclose any further details about other companies that may be eyeing Kingston.

The mayor is still beaming from the early December announcement by Feihe International to invest $225 million to construct a massive 300,000 square foot facility to produce infant formula for global markets. The company plans to create 200 to 250 full-time jobs locally.

"It's one of the biggest economic deals in our city's history. It's going to create hundreds of direct jobs and the sheer size of this operation is expected to create over 1,000 more indirect jobs," explained Paterson.

He says Feihe (pronounced FAY-huh) plans to establish a local supply chain of dairy and goat milk producers that will create economic spinoffs. "It's a huge deal for the eastern Ontario region because they're going to help to raise up a whole goat industry in the rural areas. The ripple effects for this are going to be incredible."

It's estimated that 80 per cent of the infant formula that's produced in Kingston, some made with goat milk, will be shipped to Asia and the remaining 20 per cent will be sold in North America.

Mayor Paterson says Feihe chose Kingston as the location for its first Canadian venture based on a variety of factors, including the

city's track record on sustainability. "They looked at a number of different communities in Canada and it was very clear that Kingston had the right combination of things they were looking for. It was no one thing."

He added: "It was a combination of our location, our post-secondary institutions.

They're not just a processing facility. They want to establish a research facility as well.

Having access to Queen's, St. Lawrence and RMC was very attractive. Our infrastructure. Our talent pool and they said they were very impressed with our whole team."

Mayor Paterson says the investment cements Kingston's reputation as a growing player in the agri-food industry. "Part of our plan has been to establish strength in sectors where we think we have a competitive advantage. In the last two years we've attracted a major food processor from Portugal, Frulact, and now a major processor from China. I think that's validated our approach."

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A bittersweet Christmas celebration The community of St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Kingston came together for a final Christmas dinner on Friday. The school, along with Holy Family Catholic School and St. Peter Catholic School, is scheduled to close at the end of this school year. The amalgamated schools will form the new St. Francis of Assisi school, currently under construction and scheduled to open in time

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Family and friends of the school filled the Christmas-decorated dining area of St. Pat’s.

“For the past 15 years, St. Patrick’s Catholic School has put on a big Christmas dinner for our students, as well as for volunteers in our school and community,” said Shelley Crowson, a teacher at the school. “So we have everybody here today

from Archbishop Brendan O’Brien and Jody DiRocco, our director, to Board trustees and volunteers who come to the school to work with the children, read to them, make breakfast and things like that.”

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CHRISTMAS DAY ñ Sunday, December 25, 2016 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Edith Rankin Memorial United Church 4080 Bath Road Christmas Eve in the Neighbourhood 6:30 p.m.

“Intergenerational service with music, lessons and drama.”

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 9:00 p.m.

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Christmas Day Breakfast 9:00 a.m.

Prayers, carols and reflections on the Day (No 10 a.m. worship Christmas Day)

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Candles, Carols and Readings Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. with nursery care Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 10:30 a.m. www.standrewskingston.org Join us!

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LIVING WATERS ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP Meeting in the gym at the Kingston Senior’s Association in Portsmouth Village 56 Francis Street Saturday, December 24, 2016 • Christmas Eve 4:00 PM - Family Communion with Candle Lighting Sunday, December 25, 2016 • Christmas Day • 10:00 AM - Holy Communion Sunday, January 1, 2017 • The Second Sunday of Christmas ~ New Year’s Day 10:00 AM - Holy Communion The Rev. Christopher R. Doering • 613-453-9140 • livingwaterskingston@gmail.com www.livingwaterskingston.com Christ Centred • Biblically Faithful • Spirit Led The Anglican Network in Canada

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A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area

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. 7:30-11:00 pm.

Singles and couples welcome. $10 per person $8 for members Kingston Humane Society - Christmas trees and fresh wreaths are on sale now until Dec. 24, or while supplies last. . They are $40 and wreaths are $25, with $10 from each purchase going to the KHS. For more information about holiday events, adoptable animals, and how you can support the kingston humane society visit their website at kingstonhumanesociety.ca Karaoke at the RCHA Club - Thursday, December 29. 7 to 10 p.m. , 193 Ontario Street at Clarence.

Steve & Penny are your hosts for this fun Karaoke night! No Cover.

Request your favourite song to sing or have the duo sing for you. The choices are almost unlimited on their computer music bank.

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Legion 560: Friday, Dec. 23 Showman’s Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests.Everyone’s welcome.

Friday, Dec. 30, Donna’s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain fro 8 to 12 with $2.50 cover for non members and guests. Everyone’s welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Dance with the Texas Tuxedos from 9 to 1 a.m. $15.00 per person.

Late light lunch, limited seating available. Everyone’s welcome.

Sunday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Levee with the Texas Tuxedos from 1 to 5 p.m.

Everyone’s welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 will hold a Fundraising Lottery (license #795527) called “CATCH THE ACE�. The first draw date will beJan. 7, 2017. For further information, please call the Branch at 613-548-4570.

40th Annual Outdoor Nativity - Free Christmas event featuring an outdoor nativity complete with live animals

presented at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2245 Battersea Road, Glenburnie Ontario.

Dec. 21 to 24. Show times: 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m. (Note on Dec. 24 only 3 performances 6:30,7 and 7:30 p.m.)

Free hot chocolate. Donations for the food bank accepted and appreciated.A family tradition for many Kingston and area families.

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Organists Francine Nguyen-Savaria 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, January 13 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.. The choir welcomes boys and girls aged 7

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to 13. They rehearse Fridays after 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.

St. Mary’s Cathedral is holding two Christmas Day dinners for those who are alone this Christmas or for those who are unable to provide a Christmas dinner for themselves. This year, in order to better reach those in need within our community, we will be providing Christmas Day dinners at two separate venues. One dinner will be held in the downtown core at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre, 260 Brock St. The other dinner will be held in Rideau Heights, Holy Family School, 114 Wiley St. Complete turkey dinners will be served at both locations from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at no charge.

For further information, you may contact: Ann Lyng, Pastoral Caring Programs, St. Mary’s Cathedral 613-546-5521 ext 5.

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St. George’s Cathedral Advent Concerts continue on Thursdays to Dec. 15 from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m.. Admission is free, with a voluntary offering collected. The Cathedral is at 270 King St. E. (at Johnson) Call 613-548-4617 or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca or www.facebook.com/StGeorgeConcerts. Join us for a mid-day musical interlude!

Walk On is a free, indoor winter walking program that runs from November to the end of March.

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Crowson explained that it is a very special event because for a lot of the students this is their big Christmas dinner.

“It’s turkey with all the fixings, so it’s really nice.

It’s a really amazing time to come together as a community. Many of the students dress up as it’s such a special day to them.”

“This will be our last dinner in the school,” said Principal Nienke Hoedeman. “The kids and staff have spent weeks preparing for this. All the decorations are made by the kids. This year the food was provided by Ramekins, which we really appreciate.”

And, of course, Santa Claus visited students before lunch.

Nine-year-old Domi Judge, a Grade 4 student at the school, said it was his sixth Christmas dinner at the school.

“It’s really fun, and I’m really happy that I get to meet new people,” he said. “It’s an important day, because like not often does it happen; it only happens once every year. It’s really exciting.

“Our Member of Parliament, Mark Gerretsen, has joined us,” said the eloquent young man. “So has Mr. Jody DiRocco. Even my dad’s here, right there,” he added, as he pointed to a nearby dining table.

Honoured guests of the dinner included Archbishop Brendan O’Brien, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, Jody DiRocco, Director of Education for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Board Trustee Greg Speagle, and members of Kingston Police.

“I’ve come for the last seven or eight years,” said Archbishop Brendan O’Brien. “It’s always delightful. The young people are so alive. They’re always interesting to talk to. I don’t have a lot of opportunity to sit down and talk with little kids. It’s amazing what they tell you.”

The Archbishop said his Christmas wish for the school and the Archdiocese of Kingston is for a time of peace.

“We hope that everyone will find it as a time of peace and joy in their families, and let us pray, too, that it will be a time of peace in our world, which needs it so badly.”

At a nearby table, Mark Gerretsen, MP, said he has fond personal memories of St. Patrick’s school.

“It’s a little bittersweet, being the last year this event will be held at St. Pat’s school,” he said. “I’ve come a number of years as mayor and member of parliament, and city councillor before that. I have so much history in this school. I used to come here as a kid to computer camp in the summer. My dad went to this school. His picture is on the wall in the hallway. And all three of usour son Mason, myself and my dad—played in the Knights of Columbus basketball league in here. I’m really happy to be here, but at the same time I’m feeling nostalgic due to the fact that the school will be closing at the end of this year.”

Before the serving of dinner, a short documentary Mannequin Challenge film about the school, created by the school, was shown. Then Archbishop O’Brien offered the Grace Before Meals to commence the final sharing of a Christmas dinner at the school.

On his way to the serving table, ALCDSB Chair Greg Speagle said it felt like old home week for him.

“I come in here and the memories come flooding back to me,” said Speagle, who used to teach at the school. “The sense of community is still so vibrant. Every time I come in and stand right there, I think of Don Peterson and all the Pepsi’s I had to buy him because he beat me shooting hoops. I think anyone who grew up in the Kingston area knew all about St. Pat’s school. It has such a rich and wonderful heritage of serving this community.”

Director of Education, Jody DiRocco, offered hope for continuing the St. Pat’s Christmas dinner.

“I’ve been here many years,” he said. “It’s a Christmas tradition. It’s a wonderful experience to be here at St. Pat’s. The students do a fabulous job.

The three schools that are coming together as a new school community are talking about bringing something of their past to the new school. I would hope that this would be one of the traditions that comes forward at the new St. Francis school.”

School community volunteers, along with Kim Smith, of Ramekins, served dinner to the many who gathered to celebrate, and, in their own quiet way, say goodbye to the school.

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Frontenac Islands short and sweet December meeting for motor vehicles on certain township roads, and yet another to provide for the erection of ‘Stop’ signs and ‘Yield’ signs at intersections.

A road name change process is underway for a road on Simcoe Island where 50% have as their address School House Lane, and the other half have Eves’ Lane. It seems that School House Lane is the technically correct address and the changes will be made. Another is for Howe Island Drive, often referred to as County Road #22 and 16A (and both were correct).

A few months ago a Wolfe Island citizen approached council with a request to reduce the speed limit on the Front Road (#96) from 80 km to 60 km from Simcoe Ferry Road to 1 km East of 3rd Line Road. A later report offered 3 options for council to consider: speed 80 to 60 km; or speed 70 km most of the way to village; or no change. “You have to be very careful when lowering a speed limit” Public Works Manager Rob Dillabaugh

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It did not take very long for Frontenac Islands Mayor Denis Doyle and members of council to move through the agenda of their December meeting, held this month on Howe Island. There was a rather festive feeling to the evening with everyone perhaps anticipating the coming days of Christmas, and just wanting to get home after what has already been a busy month with meetings, and more pending for them all, staff and councillor members alike.

The meeting dealt with administrative issues, and consolidating bylaws that arose in both CAO Plumley’s Actions Pending report, and that of Public Works Manager Rob Dillabaugh.

These were; the naming and renaming of highways, streets, roads, private roads in the township, another was to regulate the prescribed rate of speed

said. “With 70 km you keep within your vehicle count and remain as a Class 4.

Drop it to a class 5 and lower classifications greatly affect possible funding (for road rehabilitation, asphalt, rebuilding etc.) My recommendation is to be very careful to stay within levels. If we don’t the Ministry will not look favourably at funding. The one fund out there is called Top Up and changes can reduce your chances. If we go 70 km I agree with Councillor Grant that we go as far on Front Road as we can before the speed sign changes to 40 km into the village,” Mayor Doyle said “If we don’t the ministry will not consider funding in the future.” Council agreed with a fixed 70 km although Councillor Springgay is not convinced drivers will actually slow down or that the police would enforce it. She believes they might at 60 km. Interesting to note the speed going out of Marysville to the turn to Dawson Point is 60 km based on load. Springgay’s concern for a new welcoming sign at WI’s Dawson Point, will be added to the 2017 budget deliberations. ‘Stop’ and ‘Yield’ signs will be erected at intersections.

Future Planning: Council received

updates to the Municipal Elections Act and Voting Method, for the 2018 Election. As in the past election ranked ballots will not be adopted by Frontenac Islands. Council once again authorized internet/telephone voting for the 2018 election. CAO Plumley will prepare the bylaw for the January 9, 2017 meeting of council. Prior to the election a joint services request for quotations for internet and telephone voting will be drafted to include all Municipalities in Frontenac County who wish to do the same.

In Other Business: 1. As of January 1st, 2017 the Howe Island (foot) Township ferry will commence operating from 6:30 am to 12 pm every day of the week. 2. A request for two casual on-call snowplough operators for the Wolfe Island ward will be posted. 3.Council will issue a Christmas bonus, for full time ($100) and part time ($50), employees.

4. Council extended the appointment of Ben Woodman as Operator/Custodian of the Wolfe Island Community Centre for 2016-2017. 5. Administrative Offices on Howe on Wolfe Island will be closed from Dec. 24th to Jan. 3, 2017. The extended time period is accommodated through saved time and vacation time as well as the 3 statutory holidays.

6. Council supported an Association of Municipalities resolution asking that the federal government provide longterm predictable funding in its phase 2 programs for municipal governments, and added that Frontenac Islands also call on the federal government to change incremental requirements in phase 2 to recognize that that the municipal government asset management plan in Ontario meets a municipal incremental infrastructure requirement.

Inviting comments from the public: W. Knott once again commented on the dangers of Road # 7051 to Dawson Point. He also brought to council’s attention the International Joint Commission’s new water regulation (Plan 2014) which could take effect by Jan. 1 and allow the lake’s water level to rise about 2.4 inches above the present high-water and drop it about 6 inches below its previous regulation. From the other residents present council Council received thanks for their hard work and Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year 2017.

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Christmas was in December. My birthday was in December, which really didn't mean anything because Mother said it was too close to Christmas to celebrate with anything more than a cake, and with extra expenses that month, there simply wasn't enough left over for a present. And Emerson, my mischievous brother was especially good because it was a known fact Santa would fly right over our house without as much as a 'by your leave' if anyone was naughty in December. And I asked Audrey if that was enough reason for me to like December better than any other month of the year. She just sighed and told me I had to figure it out for myself.

That Saturday night, a week before Christmas, I was sure I had my answer. It was going to be a big night, and supper was rushed through, the kitchen redded up in jig time, and we five children were dressed in our next-to-best clothes. We would be going to Briscoes' General Store where Mr. Briscoe handed out candy canes to everyone who came through the door, then off to church

to sing carols and have hot chocolate and cookies, and maybe stop at a neighbours on the way home if there were was a light burning in a window, which was always an invitation to drop in.

We had done it all, and were back on the flat-bottom sleigh heading for home. It was late. Much later than we were usually up, but no one complained about being tired.

Father had covered the bed of the sleigh with straw, and my sister and three brothers were under heavy horse blankets, three of them with their backs against the one seat, which held Father and Mother, with me crammed between them.

It was a crystal clear night, but it had snowed gently all day, and the moon was like a huge dish up in the sky. The snow-covered fields we passed, I thought, looked like they were covered with millions and millions of shining diamonds.

Barns, gate posts, trees stood out against the clear sky, looking like someone had painted them on a post card.

You couldn't hear the horses hooves in the fresh snow, only the soft crunching of the sleigh runners cutting through the drifts along the Northcote Side Road. And the sleigh bells, of course. Both horses had on bells, and I was sure I could hear Christmas carols, and old church hymns, as we ploughed through the snow heading home. How I loved the sound of the bells, hanging loosely around the horse's necks.

It was a bitterly cold night, but not too cold for Father to tuck his chin into the collar of his coat and put a match to his pipe, and soon I could smell the home-cut tobacco, laced with molasses, and turning my head a tad, I could see the red in the bowl. And I put my head on Father's shoul-

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Enjoy beautiful views of the cataraqui river from this wonderful 6th floor unit in a desirable deerfield condominium, just minutes form downtown. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom unit. Master bedroom features dual closets and full ensuite. Kitchen has an open view to the living/dining area including views to the river.

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6190 BANK ST. VERONA

4343 NOTRE DAME ST

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