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EMC News – The private financing model that’s being used to build Kingston’s new hospital does not represent a money pit for Ontario taxpayers, assured a senior member of Infrastructure Ontario.

John McKendrick, Infrastructure Ontario’s senior vice president of project delivery, says the crown agency has learned from mistakes of the past to ensure no private company makes “excessive profits” from the construction process.

“We’ve learned a number of tricks to not pay excessive costs,” he explained in a briefing to city councillors December 4.

The Alternative Financing Procurement model has been refined with improved contract terms and the use of private industry experts to advise the

agency on how to avoid inflating construction costs. The key to cost control is to reduce the need for change-orders, a term that refers to unexpected costs that occur during the building phase. The winning bidder will be responsible for the design, quality, and set date completion schedule, McKendrick explained.

“It (the contract) transfers the risk to the private sector.”

Infrastructure Ontario is overseeing construction of the 270-bed Providence Care Hospital on King Street West near Portsmouth Avenue. The hospital will combine mental health services and rehabilitation care under one roof. Construction is to begin in late 2013.

However, the process of using private money to design, build, finance and maintain a public hospital is controversial.

Critics say it’s rife for abuse and

over-spending.

“We are concerned about building a P3 hospital. All of the one’s we’ve seen built in Ontario so far are not a good deal for the taxpayers,” said Smokey Thomas, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), in an interview.

Thomas led a delegation of about 20 members of local unions and health care coalitions to the council meeting, all wearing ‘No P3’ T-shirts. The mayor asked the delegation to remove T-shirts that were draped over the railing at the Vimy Officer’s Mess at CFB Kingston, which was transformed into a makeshift council chamber for the evening.

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“These hospital projects end up costing $100 million more, $150 million more. The devil is in the details on the contracts.

They pay for them by cuts to services and beds. That’s been the experience in Sudbury, Brampton and Thunder Bay,” Thomas adds.

McKendrick assured the project will have more due diligence, transparency and accountability, although he would not disclose the final cost of the hospital because the contract bidding process is still underway.

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They questioned McKendrick on the financing model, including risks to taxpayers and rewards for private investors.

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Bill Glover.

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supplies. Private firms that agree to provide a living wage to their workers could end up charging the city higher contract fees as the cost of doing business.

As well as studying the budget implications, the council motion asks staff to determine a precise method to calculate the living wage and the frequency with which it should be updated.

Their report will be submitted to the administrative policies committee in September 2013.

Critics of the policy say while a higher subsidized hourly rate is laudable, it may not be affordable or realistic.

“When it comes to higher wages it’s a tough slog,” said Coun. Bryan Paterson, an assistant professor of economics at Royal Military College.

He warns the city will encounter the “law of unintended consequences,” such as higher unemployment, if it forces others to pay higher wages. “I have an aversion to policies that sound good but do virtually nothing.”

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But most say there’s no harm in exploring the costs and benefits of a living wage, gathering information for a future policy debate.

Naomi Mori, of the Living Wage Coalition, applauds council’s direction.

She says Kingston has the power to influence its own workforce and those that do contract work with the city.

“We believe hard working people should be earning enough that they are not living in poverty. A living wage would lift them beyond the poverty level.”

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EMC News – The City of Kingston will investigate the financial impact of adopting a so-called living wage policy to help lift more people out of homelessness and poverty.

“If we want to break the cycle of poverty … we need to start down this road,” said Coun. Bill Glover, whose motion aims to boost the minimum wage to $16.29 an hour for all civic employees and third party contractors that do business with the city.

Council voted 9-3 to study the local costs of adding about six dollars-anhour on top of the provincially-set minimum wage.

“I’d like to see how much it would cost the city to embrace the cost of a living wage,” agreed Coun.

Jim Neill.

The $16.29 hourly target for a living wage represents food prices, transportation expenses, affordable housing costs and child care for a single working person to earn $30,543 a year, compared with established poverty income level of $19,218 a year.

Most agree the current minimum wage is not high enough to lift someone out of poverty.

“We can set a bar for ourselves as a city, as a community, and we can lead by example,” said Coun. Rob Hutchison.

Other cities - New Westminster, B.C., Buffalo, New York and London, England - have already implemented a living wage policy that’s tailored to their community needs. Anti-poverty advocates say Kingston can and should do the same. They note social equity is one of Kingston’s four pillars of sustainability.

The big unknown is how much it would cost the city and its taxpayers to embrace a living wage standard. While most municipal employees, except for some part-time and seasonal workers, already earn more than $16.29 an hour, the real financial impact of the policy is expected to come from companies and individuals that provide full or part-time services through a contract with the city.

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It is important to refill the water supply every day for live Christmas trees. If you use an artificial tree, make sure that it is flame retardant.

Christmas trees and decorations should never block exits.

Use only CSA certified extension cords and light sets on your Christmas tree or when decorating your home. Always use the proper light sets for the environment – use indoors sets inside, and outdoor sets outside. Dispose of any defective cords and light sets. Insert plugs fully into receptacles and don’t overload outlets. Do not coil an extension cord when in use and never cover it with a carpet or rug. Turn off all tree and display lights before going to bed or leaving the house.

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Fire Inspector Tracey LeBlanc says wintertime, and especially the holiday season, has an increased incidence of home fires and fire-related injuries.

Most fires can be prevented by following a few simple steps. Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every storey of your home.

Practicing fire safety and escape planning greatly increases your chances of survival in the event of a fire.

More fires start in the kitchen than in any other place in the home – commonly from unattended cooking.

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during the holiday season.

Use sturdy candle holders located away from anything that can catch fire, such as decorations, Christmas trees, wreaths, and curtains. Never leave burning candles unattended. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

Inspect and clean your wood heat system before using it. Use a screen in front of the fireplace to contain sparks. Use only seasoned and dried wood.

Regularly clean fireplace ashes and place in a metal container stored outside of the house and garage.

Wrapping paper, boxes, and Christmas trees should never be burned in the fireplace, due to the intensity at which they burn.

Fire safety gift ideas include smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, ABC multi-purpose fire extinguishers, and flashlights with batteries. Fire Inspector Tracey LeBlanc encourages everybody to follow the above tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.

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EMC - Caring for an aging loved one can be difficult and emotionally taxing for everyone involved. Alzheimers, dementia, stroke and other illnesses can create a tremendous amount of stress for a family. Thankfully, Kingstonians can turn to a valuable program being run in several Loyalist Township locations to help both their loved one and themselves.

Wendy McDonald, executive director of the Adult Day Program that is run by Seniors Outreach Services in Napanee, believes that the service they offer is sure to ease the burden of the caregiver and also provide a wonderful daytime experience for the senior citizen.

“We’re just saying take a break,” McDonald explains of the program’s mission.

Many caregivers are reluctant to accept help, she says, but doing so ultimately benefits the seniors most of all.

“The whole program is about giving the seniors a social atmosphere,” she continues. The service allows the clients to interact with others, but also focuses largely on the interests of the individual.

Should a participant decide against socializing, then a volunteer will work with them one-on-one.

Some activities include reading, crafts, baking, physical activities, and much more. ‘I only have one regret, and that’s that I didn’t start sooner,’ is what McDonald often hears from caregivers soon after they register with the

program. Other responses include praise that the seniors are sleeping better, eating better, and staying out of long-term care.

Currently, the Adult Day Program runs four days a week in Napanee, Amherstview, and downtown Kingston. Clients come from Odessa, Bath, Wilton, and many other communities.

Susan Crevier, program supervisor at the Amherstview site, says that she has high hopes for the program.

“We have just been talking about our hopes and dreams, and of course the main focus is to keep it client-focused, but also to see the Amherstview site open five days per week,” she said.

Both McDonald and Crevier note that this location in particular has seen quite a large response.

Crevier also hopes to eventually see some eve-

ning and weekend hours for the program, and possibly even overnights.

With so much need in the community, finding resources remains a focus for McDonald. Though the Ministry of Health funds 70 per cent of the program, Seniors Outreach Services must look to donations and corporate sponsors for the remainder. There is a small fee to become a participant, though that strictly covers lunch, snacks, and outings. If the program were to add a fifth day, however, their provincial funding may increase.

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EMC News – Just a few months after it got a fresh coat of pavement, a busy stretch of Bath Road has to be ripped up again. “This asphalt has been tested and is showing signs of early deterioration,� said Mark Van Buren, the city’s director of engineering.

He says the pavement is showing premature signs of flushing and rutting and would cause it to crumble within three to five years, instead of the expected lifespan of 20 years. Flush-

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The application of a faulty batch of asphalt has forced the contractor, Cruickshank Construction, to redo all four lanes of Bath Road, between Queen Mary Road and Centennial Drive. But the one-kilometre road fix won’t be done all at once.

Surface grinding work began this week as the contractor removed the top layer of asphalt to reveal the coarse undercoating. With

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City officials admit there will be more inconvenience for motorists and businesses in the area, but stress the road repave won’t cost taxpayers anything. The full cost of the work will be covered by the contractor. “The asphalt work on Bath Road is under warranty, so this will be completed at no cost to the city,� Van Buren added.

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Chaput, who is fluently bilingual, has more than 25 years’ experience in the fire service. He has served as Belleville’s fire chief since 2008 and was previously fire chief in Pembroke. In 2009, Chaput was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association for “significant contributions to fire prevention and fire public safety education.�

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After a nationwide search, Kingston decided to go a short distance down the highway to recruit its new fire chief.

Belleville fire chief Rheaume Chaput will succeed the retiring Harold Tulk as chief of Kingston Fire & Rescue on January

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Chaput will oversee Kingston’s composite department of career and volunteer firefighters with an annual budget of $22 million. The department is completing the second phase of its new $6 million fire training centre on Terry Fox Drive.

In Belleville, deputy chief Mark MacDonald will serve as acting chief while that city seeks to fill the vacancy.

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That’s where Bereaved Families Ontario-Kingston Region comes in.

The organization has been operating in the region for 24 years and provides programs, services and resources to support bereaved families as far as Belleville and Brockville, and anywhere in between.

“One of the hardest things to get through is when you lose someone, especially somebody close to you,” said Program/ Volunteer Coordinator Maggie Forsberg.

BFO-Kingston Region provides a place for grieving individuals and families to talk, cry and share their feelings with people who have gone or are going through a similar experience.

The organization offers oneon-one appointments with trained volunteers, as well as a variety of monthly evening programs including a Mother’s Night, an evening for mothers to share the loss of a child with other mothers in a warm and confidential environment; a Baby Loss Night,

BFO - Kingston Region volunteers and clients participate in the organization’s Walk to remember this past October. a support evening for mothers who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby up to age one; a Spousal/Partner Night, a support evening for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse or partner; and a Mourning Coffee, an opportunity to join other bereaved individuals for a casual coffee-break chat.

“The hope is in the New Year is to even expand on them,” Forsberg explained.

For this to happen, both volunteers and funding are needed.

“Our volunteers are amazing.

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When it comes to funding, the organization is in particular need.

This past June, BFO-Kingston Region lost its Ontario Trillium Foundation funding. As a result, big changes had to be made.

“We had to leave our old location, which was 721 Progress Ave. It was a beautiful office but we just could not afford it,” Forsberg explained.

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“They’re being so kind and so generous letting us use their facilities for our programs and our one-on-one appointments,” Forsberg said.

She noted that the organization is currently in the process of looking for funding in the hopes that it can provide compensation for use of the funeral home’s facilities.

“If it wasn’t for them I don’t know where we would have ended up,” she said.

Fowler explained that BFO has a number of grant proposals and fundraising events planned

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BFO-Kingston Region has launched a Giving Campaign to raise $5,000. People are being invited to donate online through CanadaHelps.org to help ensure that those in need continue to have access to the support they need.

“For a lot of people, coming to BFO is life-changing for them. We want that to continue,” Fowler said.

Currently, BFO is providing one-on-one services to 20 area residents on a weekly basis. That same number of people attends each of the organizations monthly programs.

“For the longest time Bereaved Families really tried to keep going without asking for donations from people, but I think just like many organizations, everyone is struggling and we’ve reached the point that we need the help,” Forsberg said.

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EMC Editorial - Ever get the feeling the universe is trying to tell you something?

I recently returned from a week-long vacation to Santa Clara, Cuba with two girlfriends. It was an awesome trip; the food was abysmal, but the sunny skies, pristine water and my fantastic travel companions made for a vacation I will not soon forget.

I also won’t soon forget a message the universe repeatedly attempted to relay to my friend Laura before, during and after our getaway. If it wasn’t clear in the beginning, we all got the message loud and clear come the end of our trip.

A week prior to our departure, Laura and I shared a conversation about her need to purchase new lug-

gage. The suitcase she owned had seen its share of the world and was on its last legs. In the end however, she decided it could survive a few, if not one, more adventure.

Before we even made it to the Ottawa airport Laura experienced her first luggage crisis. She had locked her zipper closed with a tiny padlock but forgotten the key at home. There we were, in a bus terminal waiting to catch a ride to the airport, attempting to pick Laura’s padlock with a bobby pin and a “how to” video I looked up on YouTube. I wish somebody had gotten a picture of that! We eventually gave up and decided to locate a handy man that could cut the lock when we arrived at our hotel in Santa Clara.

We did. Luggage crisis No. 1 solved.

It wasn’t until before our flight back to Canada that Laura was struck with her second luggage crisis. We were getting a few things packed ahead of time when her zipper wouldn’t close.

It was split. Her travelling companions being two

women, Lindsey and myself, we might have been able to stuff a few items into each of our suitcases, but we definitely wouldn’t be able to fit it all. Our only other option was to find new luggage for her to purchase, which would be difficult considering we weren’t close to any towns and the gift shop at the hotel didn’t have anything along those lines. Lucky for Laura, Lindsey employed a bit of magic and fixed her zipper. Luggage problem No. 2 solved.

The next evening our luggage was store safely on the plane and we were flying back to Ottawa.

Laura’s luggage had indeed survived yet another adventure. Or had it? We landed in Ottawa. Both Lindsey and I picked up our baggage quickly. After 10 minutes or so everyone but Laura had claimed their luggage; no other bags sat on the conveyor belt. We all knew something had gone wrong. When she went to report her luggage missing she was informed that it had been damaged by the airport staff at the

Santa Clara airport. Boy had it ever. The thing must have been run over. It was being held together by a garbage bag and Air Canada checked baggage tape.

Totally/completely crushed is what the guy at the Ottawa baggage claim put on the report. This was one crisis we couldn’t solve.

Frustrating as this was, and still is (there were a number of items damaged as a result of whatever incident took place in Santa Clara), we all couldn’t help but laugh. Who would have guessed that the way we began our vacation would be the same way we ended it: with a luggage crisis. Vacations are all about memories you make. I have no doubt that Laura, Lindsey and I will look back years from now and chuckle at this memorable moment from our trip. By that time, we will have hopefully gone on a few more trips and Laura will be making good use of what will no doubt be a new piece of hard shell luggage.

We got the message: Laura needs a new piece of luggage.

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EMC Editorial – We live in an era of amazing advances in technology. In the last 20 years cell phones, smartphones, iPods, and tablets have become a big part of our everyday lives. But how much is too much?

It’s not uncommon to go to a restaurant and see a couple or a group of friends engrossed not in conversation, but in their individual technological worlds, eyes glued to their miniature screens. For many of us, this means less conversation and less genuine interaction with other people.

But why do we need to check our devices every few minutes?

According to CNN, scientists in one study found that smartphone users developed checking habits: “The checks typically lasted less than 30 seconds and were often done within 10 minutes of each other.

On average, the study subjects checked their phones 34 times a day, not necessarily because they really needed to check them that many times, but because it had become a habit or compulsion.”

Our online worlds are constantly changing. Facebook statuses, tweets, texts, pins, and even emails give us a constant flow of new information. We check our phones because we know there’s something new waiting there for us to see. Many people also have work cell phones and are expected to respond to messages and emails outside of regular business hours.

What are the potential side effects of this behaviour?

It may be too early to tell. Some studies suggest that the radiation from excessive cell phone use can have harmful effects on the brain, while others have found that using tablets and other devices right before bed can have a negative impact on our sleep.

It will likely be a while before we know the breadth of the physical ramifications of our technology obsession, but the social effects are more obvious. We talk to each other less, we look down instead of out at the world, and we depend on our devices for instant gratification.

It’s certainly not all bad. Times change and new technology has a tendency to grip people. Like all things, balance is key. We should be reminded to unplug once in a while, to focus on our relationships or nature or whatever else we’re ignoring when we’re glued to the screen.

A game has emerged recently where people out at a bar or restaurant pile their cell phones in the middle of the table for the evening. The first person to check his or her phone has to pay the tab. It seems silly to have to engage in a game just to get a break from your phone, but old – or in this case relatively new – habits die hard. It’s important that we take a gadget break now and then.

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What’s Happening Regional Events and Happenings Over the Coming Weeks Kingston Book Launch: “Mamma Grog gets sick”. A children’s book

by Gretchen Huntley to help children through the cancer journey of a parent, “Mamma Grog gets sick”, is supported and endorsed by Breast Cancer Action Kingston.

Copies will be donated to those expressing a need.

Light refreshments will be available. Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 a.m. – noon at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Calvin Park b r a n c h , 8 8 Wr i g h t C r e s .

Children are most welcome.

Contact: (613) 541-1265.

Join us at Crossroads United Church on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:15 p.m. for a musical evening featuring the Frontenac Community Concert Band and Voices of Joy. Free admission. A freewill offering will be taken up with the proceeds going to Kingston Youth Arts Cooperative Group.

Festive Flowers Wednesday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Light up the holiday season with these tips just in time to add finishing touches to your décor. Christine Mills will demonstrate. 56 Francis St.: 613.548.7810.

Christmas Party Space.

Book your Christmas Party in one of our licenced lounges at the historic RCHA, 193 Ontario St. Phone 613-5428152 after 3 p.m. for rates and details.

The Adult Rendezvous Club (ARC), based at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church Hall, 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd., in Kingston, meet for Contract Bridge, Progressive Euchre and board games Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m. from September to June. Yearly membership.

For more info call 613-5487936 or 613-389-0968.

GriefShare support group meets Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. at Bayridge Alliance Church (825 Gardiners Rd.), in the fireside room.

Starting on Thursday, Oct. 11. Meets for 13 weeks. For anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information check out www.griefshare. org or contact Julia at jmkooy@gmail.com or 613386-5210.

Kingston Kings Town Trekkers Christmas Lights walk Sunday, Dec. 16 from the Kingston YMCA. Registration at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Walk starts at 2 p.m.

Love to Sing? Join Shout Sister! Choir for a relaxed atmosphere and repertoire of popular music. No auditions and no need to read music.

Join us for a practice, everyone is welcome. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mulberry School on John St. between Patrick St. and Montreal St. Choir Director is Georgette Fry. www.shoutsisterchoir. ca.

KB Realty Brokerage and Cut Vinyl Graphics Holiday Food Drive (non-perishable foods only) in support of the Partners in Mission Food Bank.

Drop off bin conveniently located at the KB Realty Brokerage office, 791 Montreal St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MondayFriday until Dec. 18.

Overcomer ’s Assembly Prayer Room, 1187 Princess St. Kingston will have their church open for personal prayer times Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Sunday Dec. 23 – 9 a.m.

Trombone Tribute Service & worship service at Princess Street United Church, 484 Albert St. at Princess.

Special pre-service concert in honor of the late Bob Campbell. Musicians will also participate during the service which follows.All welcome.

DivorceCare support group: for anyone going through the pain of separation or divorce. Meets weekly for 13 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. starti n g S e p t . 1 3 a t We s t s i d e Fellowship Church (1021 Woodbine Rd). For more information: jmkooy@gmail. com or 613-384-7306.

39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday. Dec. 14. Music by Tim & Michael (Christmas Dinner & Dance ). 8-11:30 p.m. at Collins Bay Royal Canadian Legion 631, 4034 Bath Rd. Singles and Couples welcome. Dress Code in effect.

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RCHA Jazz Jam at The Standeasy at the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. at Clarence St., Friday, Dec. 14 from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Christmas Turkey Shoot Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kingston Blues Society Jam Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Luke Ottenhof performs Thursday, Dec. 20 from 8-11 p.m. Web: www. rcha.ca: Facebook: Friends of RCHA.

offers a free clinic for family relationship issues at The Seniors Centre Dec.13 (2nd Thursday monthly). 56 Francis St: 613.548.7810.

Choir begins at 1 p.m. Advance tickets only. 56 Francis St: 613.548.7810.

@ 6:30 p.m. Same location.

Mourning Coffee: The opportunity to join other bereaved individuals for casual coffeebreak chat. Thursday, Dec. 20 from 10-11 a.m. Same location.

Seniors Walk to the Beat Plus Stretch & Strength classes are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the Kingston’s west. Introducing beginers Line Dancing. Also offering seniors, affordable gentle pain free treatments for Arthritis and all related conditions. For location and additional info: call Dee [Deanna] 613-389-6540.

Introduction to Line Dancing and Zumba moves for seniors Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Kingston’s west end. For location and additional info please call Dee at 613-389-6540 VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise classes. Come and join our fun and friendly low impact fitness classes designed for Seniors. Classes include cardio, strength training and stretching with no mat work. Five convenient locations in Kingston.

First trial class is free! For location and information call Joanne 613-634-0130 ext.

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Seniors Community Club #523 Centre 70, corner of Days and Front Road. Shuffleboard and Bridge Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. New members welcome.

Rideau Trail Kingston Club.

Hike Blue Moutain Sunday, Dec. 16. Enjoy this fairly challenging but short 9 km. hike to summit and return.

Depart at 9 a.m. from the Canadian Tire Parking Lot at the Kingston Centre along Bath Rd. where car-pooling will be available. Details: 613-382-7189.

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It’s fun, friendly and good exercise for both body and mind. Scottish Country dance lessons are offered Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Frontenac Public School on Cowdy Street in Kingston. Doors open at 7 p.m., warm-up at 7:15 p.m. and class runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Entrance at the back of the school.

Join us and learn to dance to lively jigs, reels and slower elegant strathspeys. No partner needed, just soft soled shoes and a love of moving to music. For further information contact 613530-7415.

Bluegrass weekly jam every Thursdays at 7 p m at Ben’s Pub, 105 Clergy St., Kingston. No cover charge.

Everyone welcome, whether you play or come to listen.

For info Sandra 613-5461509.

The Farmers’ Market Association of Kingston is pleased to announce the Fall extension of the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market. The market will be running Sundays at the Kingston Memorial Centre at 303 York St., from 10AM to 2PM from Oct. 28 to Dec. 16. We will continue featuring the best local, farmfresh produce, meats, and other foods, as well as seasonal crafts, baked goods, and more! Come out to the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market’s fall season, where the farmers you meet grow the food you eat.

Drum Circle. An open drum circle every Sunday at Ben’s Pub (105 Clergy Street) from 8 to 10 p.m. No experience necessary. Bring your drums, shakers, flutes, etc.

We always have a few extra instruments on hand. Come play or just sit back and watch. All welcome. It’s free.

Wheelchair accessible.

Christmas Lunch Friday, Dec. 14, 12 noon. Enjoy a wonderful roast turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Entertainment by Martello School

KLC College Pharmacy Technician Program Group is holding a holiday fundraiser in support of the Partners in Mission Food Bank and the Salvation Army. We are asking for your donations of non-perishable food items and loose change to help our community. You can drop off your donations at the college located at 742 Arlington Park Place or call Angela @ 613217-3227 to arrange a pick up. The fundraiser runs from now until Dec. 18.

The ‘Silver Wings’ welcomes ex-service members from all branches. Join us at the Wing 416, Kingston, for a fun lunch and social every third Sunday at 1 p.m. For more details and info please contact Molly at 613-389-6120.

The Salvation Army in Kingston is seeking volunteer bell ringers for its Christmas Kettle Campaign which runs until Dec. 24. Individuals, families and groups including corporations, churches, service clubs and organizations are welcome to take part this Christmas season.

Volunteering at a Christmas Kettle can mean as little as two hours and makes a lasting difference in your community. For more information or to sign up please call Darlene at 613-531-5918 or email christmaskettles@ kingstonsa.ca.

Bereaved Families of Ontario - Kingston Region Christmas Ceremony: a special Holiday support and sharing evening for anyone who has lost a loved one to death. We welcome back Guest Speaker Patti Koeslag (trained Life Celebrant) to host this evening of remembrance.

Refreshments will follow.

Held on Tuesday, Dec. 18 @ 6:30 p.m., at Tompkins Funeral Home, 435 Davis Dr. (Upstairs in the Trillium Room – Please Park in the Left-Side Lot and Use the Right-Side Entrance). Baby Loss Night, a support evening for mothers who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby up to age 1, Wednesday, Dec. 19

KSOA’s Window Art Gallery, Victoria at Princess, showcases the vibrant art of former Kingston resident Irene Mottadelli’s “Toronto has Wings” Dec. 5-16. Gallery hours: Wed. 10-4 p.m., Thurs. 10-8 p.m., and Sat./ Sun. 12-4 p.m.

Kingston Horticultural Society meets at Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda: Seasonal Decor Demonstration – Cliff Byrnes and Show Corner.

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Contact Brenda at 613-3898895.

Singles Only Club of Kingston. Meet us on Tuesday, D e c . 1 8 o r W e d n e s d a y, Dec.19 at St. George’s Cathedral for a Candlelight Christmas Concert. Tickets available at the Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St., by calling 613-530-2050, or online. Show starts at 7:30.

Our Monthly Meeting takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Smitty’s Restaurant, 2376 Princess St. Dinner is at ‘6 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. Join us at RAXX on Friday, Dec. 21 for the special steak dinner. We meet at the big round tables past the pool tables. All non members welcome.

The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Dinner will provide a warm meal in a festive atmosphere to up to 400 people this year at the Rideau Heights Community Church on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The event will provide a turkey dinner to the homeless, the hungry and anyone wanting to share a meal with their neighbours. The Salvation Army is still in need of potatoes, dinner rolls, vegetables and candy for the children is also appreciated. The dinner runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rideau Heights Community Church at 183 Weller Avenue in Kingston.

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EMC news-At budget time every community regardless of size face similar decision- making processes. How much must be raised in taxes to fulfill the requirements, in this instance of Frontenac (Wolfe & Howe) Islands, municipal operating and capital budgets for the coming year and the needs of its 1,800 -1,900 permanent residents.

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In conversation with Mayor Doyle he said budget talks began earlier this year, with a look at last year’s expenditures and departmental plans for 2013.

“There is always a need to

replace one or another of our aging fleet of fire and roads vehicles but now we must reserve money for these purchases. Now each municipality must have an Asset Management Plan in place by 2013, and determine the life of each of its assets, whether that be equipment, roads or buildings. By 2014 we have to use the plan’s information to start reserving money, enough to buy a replacement at the end of the life of that asset.” Doyle, offering an example, said th at to replace “a snow plow/dump truck purchased this year for $175,000, estimated to last 10 years, a replacement truck price estimated at $200,000 in 2022, we would then have to set aside $20,000 a year to have the money to buy a vehicle at the end of it’s useful life.”

This approach (long used in private business) is new to municipalities and will be closely monitored by the province to ensure a plan is in place, without which the

township will not be awarded any Provincial grant money that might arise for infrastructure programs.

The township did submit a successful application for funding available for outside assistance receiving ($21,990.18) to prepare/ complete the islands Asset Management Plan “ But Wolfe Island roads are the biggest, most difficult budget item,” Doyle said, adding “that independent ward discussions will be held to consider needs, wish lists and then meet to discuss, prioritize and determine just what we can afford.” He noted that the Wolfe Island winter dock road needs improvement, better organized parking on west side of the line up closer to the fence, shoulder surface treating, parking line painting, etc. south from the dock to Whitmarsh gate. ”Of course, we also need estimates of what it will cost to re-do the entire length of the road, and see what can be done to make

it safer for bicycles.

Further, he said, “we want to continue to surface treat gravel roads on WI that service a high number of tax payers, per kilometre of road, that needs to be paved. This is the cheapest option, but takes a lot of money up front to get it done. Some Municipalities have set targets on what percentage of roads will be surface treated at the end of each year.” Most high use roads on Howe Island are already hard surface treated, according to Doyle Another topic for budget discussion centered around what can be done with the Simcoe Island and Howe Foot Ferry docks because of the very low water levels, a subject that would not have come up if water levels had remained normal.. Ministry of Transportation engineers have already visited the sites.

No plan is in place as yet although the feeling is the ramps need to be rebuilt at a lower angle and go out

much further into the water and could be an another expensive budget item according to Mayor Doyle.

Thus far, other high priority budget items discussed were some paving requirements in Marysville and the need for more boat launching ramps at the end of public roads, (one was recently done on Howe Island.)

And, finally, WI residents will have seen by now the notices posted locally that Council wants to further discuss cyclists safety primarily on the Wolfe Island’s winter dock road, at the Jan. 14th meeting on Wolfe Island . “Public concerns have been raised regarding near misses of bicycles now that it gets dark so early, especially at the corners just south of the ferry line-up area. We would like public feed back and hope people will offer some some good, constructive ideas,” Mayor Doyle said.

For your information: To

be included on the agenda of the Jan 14th Council Meeting, and to speak, please advise the Wolfe Island Township Office by Jan. 8th and provide an outline of what you want to discuss.

Around Town: *Families are eagerly waiting to welcome absent members home for Christmas. *The Community Centre Board hopes the weather settles so that winter skating can begin at the rink before Christmas. *Official Learn to Skate, Mixed Adult Recreational Hockey, Broomball all beginning of January 4th-6th-8th. (wolfeisland.com). Call Lesley 385-1671 *The General Wolfe Hotel has closed for the season.

Coming Events: *Nine Lessons and Carols Annual Ecumenical Christmas Service at Trinity Anglican Church Sunday, Dec. 23rd at 7pm. *Community Euchre Thus.7 pm WI United Church

What’s Happening Regional Events and Happenings Over the Coming Weeks Kingston The Napanee Chapter of the Business Men’s Fellowship in Canada will host a banquet on Dec. 14 at Selby Community Hall at 6:30 p..m.

Guest speaker is Rev. David Mainse. Special music

by Verna Bath and Jean Powell. Catering by Linda C.Bates. Men, ladies and youth are welcome. Reservations MUST be in by Dec. 11.

For tickets call Andre @ 613377-6710, Rev.John Hilliard @ 613-352-5691, Garfield @ 613-354-9235.

Kingston District Shrine Club Christmas Cake Sale operating now until Dec. 17 at the Frontenac Mall, East Entrance by Food Basics.

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cakes can also be purchased at the Shrine Club, 3260 Princess St. at Collins Bay Road Monday to Saturday , 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 613-384-9554 or 613-532-3012 for more information.

Frontenac Open Mic Night every Friday at the Storrington Centre

Frontenac Fire Hall in Sunbury, 7-10 p.m. Old and new country, gospel, bluegrass and more. No cover charge.

Southern Frontenac Community Services Foot Care Clinics. Clinics are offered throughout the area. Glenburnie Clinic: Country Pines Apartments every month on the second Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Verona Clinic runs at the Verona Medical Centre every month on the second Tuesday from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. They Sydenham Clinic runs every month on the second Tuesday sfrom 1 p.m. to about 4 p.m. To book a home visit, please contact Danielle Penner Tel: 613376-6477 email: danielle. penner@sfcsc.ca.

Rural Women’s Group last Wednesday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southern Frontenac Community Serivces Corporation offi ces, 4419 George St., Sydenham.

Rural Women’s Group provides a safe and welcoming place for rural women to get

Frontenac together, addressing common interests and needs within Frontenac County.

This group is open to all women wishing to make connections within their community and will provide valuable life skill-building opportunities through discussions groups and workshops. Transportation available: call in advance to arrange. For more information, please contact: Elizabeth Peterson, Family Services Intake Assistant to inquire: Tel: 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610.

Sunbury TOPS Chapter meet every Monday evening, weigh-in 5:30 p.m. meeting begins at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Come and join a supportive weight loss group to take off pounds sensibly. For info chrisintops@hotmail. com.

SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise class every Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Rd.

Frontenac in Sydenham. Fun, Low Impact fitness class, no mat work. Call Joanne at 613-634-0130 ext. 414 or email joanne.irvine@ von.ca.

Bedford’s Bi-Weekly Open Mike and Jam Session, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30 at Bedford Community Hall, 1381 Westport Rd. Featuring Bluegrass,Country, Gospel and more. Info, at 613-374-2614.

Sunday, Dec. 16 - at 2 p.m. - Plevna/Ompah United Church hosts a Christmas musical afternoon with Bill and Murray White at the Plevna site - 1027 Lookout Hill Road, Plevna and all are welcome. Free-will offering.

Info 613-479-2979.

Dec. 14 “Theme” youth dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. $25.00 gift card for the best Christmas decorated outfit. Runs 7 to 10 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Call Sharon 613-372-1274 or Wayne 613-358-2533.

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A Walk To The First Christmas at Verona Free Methodist Church. Walk through the first Christmas with Mary and Joseph and the Wisemen and eat a first century meal in Herod’s throne room. This is a truly unique event and the only one of its kind in the Kingston area. It will be an educational experience for the whole family. Tour start times: Friday, Dec. 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 - 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 - 7 p.m. Tours starts every 10 minutes.

There are six tours each night, so come between these times. Each group can be 6 - 10 people per group. Each tour takes 60 min - 70min.

United Church (10223 Hwy 509) at 10 a.m. and Plevna United (1027 Lookout Hill Road) at 1 p.m. followed by a country musical afternoon at 2 p.m. with Bill and Murray White. In the spring another gathering will be held when there are more summer congregants. Info: Rev. Jean Brown 613-3362516.

Sunday Dec. 16- two services of de-consecration will be held to mark the ending of the Plevna Ompah United Church and all are welcome. The Rev. Dr. Bill Smith of the Bay of Quinte Conference and Bruce Hutchinson of Presbytery will be guest speakers at both services - Ompah

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The Frontenac Farmer’s Market will be open Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for that last minute shopping. All local and handmade products. Located at the Lions Hall in Verona. Follow the signs.

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Water/sewer plants need costly upgrades, but no gov’t funding yet

By Bill Hutchins Reporter

EMC News – Kingston may have to go it alone with a planned $172 million expansion of its west-end water and sewage treatment plants in order to keep pace with rapid suburban population growth.

Senior government grants sought to help finance the massive water infrastructure project have not flowed into the city despite ongoing lobbying efforts.

“I don’t think we’re going to get any,” Utilities Kingston president Jim Keech told council during the recent budget talks.

He says the city has pursued provincial and federal funding for the past five years with no success, and it’s time to move ahead with 100 percent local funding for the water plant upgrades.

The projected cost of expanding the Point Pleasant water plant is $72 million, while the Cataraqui Bay wastewater plant needs $100 million in upgrades.

“These are huge, huge dollars,” Keech told councillors.

He says the necessary approvals are in place to start the Point Pleasant water plant expansion by the middle of next

year, with or without government grants. “I’m not sure we can put this off much longer.”

Subdivision growth is fueling the need to start the expansion in order to ensure enough water capacity for the west end’s long-term growth. Point Pleasant, located on the shores of Lake Ontario near the Invista plant, supplies treated water to homes and businesses in the former Kingston Township.

Keech says the utility will rely on 60/40 percentage of user rates and impost fees to finance the entire $72 million expansion.

As for the Cataraqui Bay sewage treatment plant, Keech says it’s also slated for a major expansion in the next five years to service west end growth. “It is needed. No question about it.”

Because the Cataraqui Bay construction timeline is around 2017/2018, city officials haven’t ruled out receiving provincial and federal money to help pay for the $100 million expansion.

But it, too, may have to be financed solely through development fees and higher utility bills for west end residents.

The utilities boss says future development approvals hinges on the city’s ability to address “capacity and condition” issues

of both the water and sewage facilities.

Ottawa’s economic stimulus funding played a vital role in previous recreation and infrastructure projects in Kingston, from upgrading the Ravensview sewage plant to building the Outdoor Aquatic Centre.

But the program that provided two-thirds government funding for local work has dried up as both Ottawa and Queen’s Park struggle to reduce their deficits.

The city is also waiting and hoping for government funding to help complete the $50 million final phases of road widening and bridge work on John Counter Boulevard, between Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and the Via train station.

The mayor noted that Ontario recently announced a $51 million infrastructure program for the entire province, but it won’t go very far to finance expansive projects like those in Kingston.

A detailed funding strategy and construction timeline for the west end water and sewer plants, and the anticipated completion of the Counter Boulevard expansion, will be unveiled to council as part of the long-term capital budget in the next few months.

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EMC News - Continuing a 10-year Christmas tradition, the Kingston RCMP held their annual Christmas tree sale in support the United Way at the detachment on Gardiners Road Saturday.

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www.Cityof Kingston.ca WINTER REMINDERS

CELEBRATING ACCESSIBILITY H’art School wins 2012 Access Award

Be safe around snow plows.

Drivers: Stay three car-lengths behind a snow plow to allow for a safe stopping distance.

NEVER cut off a snow plow.

Pedestrians and parents: • Assume the snow plow driver has NOT seen you.

• If you see a snow plow, move off the sidewalk and into a yard where you can be seen.

• Do NOT play on, or make forts or tunnels in roadside snow banks.

• NEVER approach a snow plow, even when it has stopped.

Visit the Snow Plow Lookup www.CityofKingston.ca/snowplow to see how your street is designated.

Clear snow and ice from sidewalks (but don’t push snow on to the street).

By law, business property owners or occupants of businesses which front on to public sidewalks, are required to remove any snow or ice (including roof-top snow, ice or icicles, see below), which may be hazardous to pedestrians. These businesses must remove snow and ice from sidewalks “as soon as is practicable but, in any event, not later than 12 hours after the end of the precipitation that caused the snow and ice.”

Businesses that do not comply could face a fine of up to $5,000. It is also illegal to move snow on to streets or sidewalks. The City’s Public Works department recommends that homeowners also clear their snow within 12 hours of a snowfall as a courtesy to their neighbours.

Remove icicles hazardous to pedestrians.

Owners and occupants of every building in Kingston must remove the snow and ice, including icicles, from the roof of that building whenever it poses an immediate danger to pedestrians. Property owners or occupants who do not comply with the above regulations could face a fine of up to $5,000.

On December 3, the City, in partnership with the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC), honoured H’art School as this year’s recipient of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award. The Access Award was established to recognize a person, group or organization making a significant c ontribution beyond legislated requirements, towards improving access for persons with disabilities in Kingston.

H’art School was nominated for “e Box,” a fully accessible, mixed-ability performing arts studio and presentation space. H’art School, 237 Wellington St., is a non-profit, charitable organization helping adults with intellectual disabilities reach their highest potential through arts and education.

Also receiving certificates of recognition at this year’s Access Award were: • Canadian Hard of Hearing Association: Kingston Branch (Kingston Hard of Hearing Club) for its work to eliminate the isolation, indignation and frustration of hard of hearing and deafened persons by assisting in increasing personal self-esteem and confidence.

• Lily’s Place Family Shelter - Home Based Housing , for its dedication to assisting single women and families as they transition from homelessness to a home of their own.

• CFRC, 101.9 fm Queens University, for its new radio show, Community Living programme, that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities on the radio.

• Donna Huff for her 25 years as a Community Volunteer Patient at Queen’s University’s Clinical Learning/Clinical Education Centre. Her role has been to teach future nurses, physicians, occupational and physio therapists about the lived experience from the perspective of the patient.

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Queen’s Best Buddies chapter recognized by local MP

By Mandy Marciniak EMC Correspondent

EMC News - On Dec. 1, the Queen’s chapter of Best Buddies was recognized with an award from local MP Ted Hsu. This recognition comes as the chapter enters its 13th year of service in the Kingston community.

Best Buddies is a group that pairs Queen’s University student volunteers with people that have intellectual disabilities from Ongwanada and Community Living Kingston.

The aim is to create lasting friendships and relationships between Queen’s students and people with intellectual disabilities. Participants are matched in one-to-one friendships based on mutual interests and participate in activities together on campus and around Kingston.

Through Best Buddies, people with intellectual disabilities are given an opportunity to enjoy the same

experiences most of us take for granted, such as going for coffee, to a movie, or simply enjoying the company of a friend.

“These activities can sometimes be difficult or intimidating for people with disabilities and Best Buddies tries to make this easier,” said Program Manager Heather Brown.

Best Buddies has seen great success with their program since it first started in 1993, and there are now over 250 schools operating the Best Buddies program in every Canadian province. In Kingston, there are three Best Buddies chapters, one at Sydenham High School, one at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute and the very reputable chapter at Queen’s.

“The Queens chapter is really independent and operates well within the Kingston community, working with Community Living and Ongwanada,” said Brown.

Brown wanted to make sure that this chapter, and others, are recognized for the contributions they have made to their communities.

“We have been encouraging local MP offices to recognize Best Buddies that have been in operation for more than five years and the Queen’s chapter is one that has been around the longest and operates really well. Last year there were 166 people involved with Queen’s Best Buddies, which is one of the largest groups we have seen with this program.”

With such a long running history and great reputation, it’s not surprise that the Queen’s chapter was awarded a certificate of merit and longevity from Kingston and the Islands MP Ted Hsu. “This chapter has a proven track record of success.

The depth and history of the Queen’s University chapter is one we hope to replicate across the country,” said Ste-

Members of the Queen’s chapter of Best Buddies receiving their award from local MP Ted Hsu. Photo/Mandy Marciniak ven Pinnock, Executive Director of Best Buddies Canada. “This award reflects the commitment of our student volunteers, Ongwanada and Community Living Kingston and Best Buddies Canada.

The impact these friendships have on all participants is a powerful example of the ben-

efits of friendship.”

It is clear that the chapter at Queen’s is doing something right and helping the community. Best Buddies hopes that through their program, students gain a better understanding of diversity and inclusion and have opportunities to develop self-confidence and

leadership, skills that are essential in school and in life.

For more information about Best Buddies, visit their website at www.bestbuddies.ca and for information on how to get involved in the Kingston area, contact Heather Brown at heather@ bestbuddies.ca

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EMC Lifestyle – What started out as venue for Bill Stevenson to reminisce with family and friends about his childhood years growing up in the city of Toronto, has quickly garnered the attention of thousands.

Stevenson launched Vintage Toronto on Jan. 14 of this year “It was actually going to originally be sort of like a pop culture kind of thing about growing up in Toronto in the 70s,” Stevenson said.

He grew up in the city from 1960-1976.

It became more of an hom-

age to Toronto’s past when Stevenson stumbled upon a picture of the bar The Bop Shop from the early 2000s. He then found a picture of it from the 1950s when it was The Holiday Tavern, followed by yet another from 1905 when it was cigar shop.

In just 11 months, the Facebook page has racked up 36,000 likes.

After the success of Vintage Toronto, a logical next step was to start a similar Facebook page in Kingston.

Stevenson moved to Kingston in 1976 to attend Queen’s University and has called the Limestone City home ever since. He is a sales representative with Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty and owner of The Jungle.

Stevenson launched Vintage Kingston on Oct. 25.

continued.

He explained that he gathers photos of Kingston’s past from places like the Archives of Ontario, Queen’s University Archives, and Library and Archives Canada. People also submit their own photos to be posted on the page.

“One of the most fascinating ones for Kingston to me— and I didn’t find this one, someone sent it in— was an aerial photo of the old Kingston shopping centre when it was still an open plaza…Everything around it is just farmers’ fields,” Stevenson said.

You’ll find albums featuring Queen’s University, Kingston’s waterfront, Fort Henry, Downtown Kingston, etc. There’s an album titled Kingston Old & New which features scenes of Kingston’s past spliced together with modern day photos taken at the same location. One Kingston Old & New features the Grand Trunk Railway Station in 1885, located at the corner of Ontario and Johnson streets.

It is now Frankie Pesto’s.

The Facebook page is proving popular with Kingston residents. In just over a month it has attracted over 3,700 likes.

Stevenson is hoping that

There, Kingstonians can look back and see how the Limestone City’s landscape has changed, or in some cases, remained much the same. They can also add and share photos and memories of their own.

The page is a labour of love for Stevenson, who adds between four and seven new photos each day.

“Unless you’re willing to put a little time and effort into it they go nowhere,” he said, explaining that other pages inspired by Vintage Toronto, like that of Vintage Vancouver, have little to no traffic. In fact, Vintage Vancouver was launched in February yet has only has 63 likes.

“Every morning I usually, by 6:30 a.m., have four new pictures on Vintage Kingston and four new pictures on Vintage Toronto,” Stevenson

as word spreads about the page, more people will start digging through old boxes of photos and starting posting them.

In the New Year, Stevenson plans to launch two additional vintage Facebook pages, Vintage Ontario and Vintage Canada.

“I actually have got pictures on both of those pages; I just haven’t launched them yet,” he revealed, adding that he is also in the process of developing websites for all four vintage pages.

He noted that the web pages will appeal to those who don’t like or are not members of Facebook. It will also allow visitors to search for specific photos rather than having to hunt through hundreds of photos on Facebook in search of what they’re after.

“That is the one drawback to Facebook; there’s no search,” he said.

Stevenson expects the web page for Vintage Kingston will be online in January or February of next year. In the meantime, visit www.facebook. com/pages/Vintage-Kingston/161554060655450.

This Kingston Old & New features the Grand Trunk Railway Station in 1885, located at the corner of Ontario and Johnson streets. It is now Frankie Pesto’s. The Kingston Shopping Centre, 1960 - G. Lilley, Queen’s Archives.

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for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a family of up to five people.

“It’s not overly expensive and all of it is going to support the animals. I think the important thing to know about our organization is that we’re completely volunteer run, so when you support our organization you really are supporting the animals,” Mignault said.

KAR hopes this first-time event will bring in around $1,000 for the organization.

That money will be used to help cover the medical costs incurred by some of the organization’s rescues and help cover any costs that arise during and after the holiday season.

“We’re looking ahead to January, February and March when people are feeling a little cash strapped following the holidays and trying to raise the funds that we’re going to need to see us through to the spring,” Mignault said.

Those who cannot make it to Sunday’s fundraiser can still help out the KAR by donating online at www.kingstonanimalrescue.com, or making a donation to the organization’s Holiday Pet Food Drive. A list of drop off locations can be found on the KAR website.

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Not only does the rescue currently have 40 animals in its care, but a handful of those animals require special medical care.

“We have a lot of special needs animals in the rescue right now that are requiring expensive surgery,” explained KAR co-founder Kareen Lush.

In an effort to help cover the medical costs of these animals, KAR is hosting a special holiday fundraiser this Sunday at the Time to Laugh Comedy Club.

The three-hour fundraiser, which runs from 1-4 p.m., will feature kids’ crafts, balloon animals, face painting, a bake sale, and a visit from salamander conservationist Matt Ellerbeck. The main event will be a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol.

KAR co-founder Jessica Hellard revealed that one of the organizations rescues actually inspired the movie selection for Sunday’s fundraiser.

“The Muppets keeps coming up because we have a

bunny that looks exactly like a bunny in The Muppets,” she said.

Lexi is a young, female Lionhead/Angora rabbit who resembles Bean Bunny. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, Bean Bunny plays the role of a street urchin who Scrooge tasks with fetching a giant turkey for the Cratchits.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the film; a 20th anniversary edition of the film has been released this holiday season on Blu-ray.

“We tried to pick a film that parents would enjoy and that kids would also enjoy,” said KAR co-founder Alison Mignault.

The film screening will get underway at 2:30 p.m., and the premise is that it be a singalong.

“If people want to sing along with the music they can…We’re going to have sheets of music so people can learn the lyrics and sing along if they don’t know it,” Mignault said.

KAR is hopeful that Kingston and area families will take a break from the busyness of the holiday season in favour for some family time in support of a worthy cause. Tickets for Sunday’s event are $10

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Helping women in Nepal, one girl at a time

By Mandy Marciniak EMC Correspondent

EMC News - Retired Napanee nurse, Mary McWhirter, didn’t know what to do with herself after the death of her husband.

Wrought with grief, she decided to volunteer overseas.

“I had never done anything like that before so I started looking for an organization to support me.

Eventually I got on with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), an amazing organization. They sent me to England for training on healthcare in developing countries and I left at the end of January in 2002. I stayed in Nepal for a little over two years working as a nurse manager in a small hospital outside of Katmandu,” said McWhirter.

The initial experience was shocking and eye-opening for McWhirter.

“It was a huge experience for me…You see things on television and you think you understand what is going on in the world but you really have no idea. Once I got over my initial shock I started to enjoy myself and it turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done in my life.”

As part of her experience, McWhirter stayed in a small village outside of Katmandu for five weeks,

living with the locals and dealing with the conditions they face every day, including no running water.

McWhirter adapted well and actually became friends with a young girl that lived a few doors down from her.

Her name was Laxmi.

“She was 13 at the time and we slowly became friends. She started to tell me about the education system for girls in Nepal and it is absolutely awful.

I couldn’t believe it and I was absolutely appalled.

Most girls only go to Grade 3 and then they are needed at home before entering into arranged marriages.”

Instantly, McWhiter wanted to help Laxmi and wanted to see her succeed.

“Laxmi seemed to me to be a very bright girl and she said that she really wanted to be a doctor but she knew that it would never happen because all of her family resources would go to her brother. I told her if she could get herself all the way through school there, which is to Grade 10, I’d see what I could do to help her.”

Laxmi took the offer to heart and started to excel in her schooling. Back in Canada, McWhirter and another volunteer worked hard to fundraise for Laxmi, and eventually put her through college and got her into medical school in Kat-

mandu.

In 2010, McWhirter returned to Nepal to watch Laxmi graduate from medical school.

“She stuck it out and did very, very well. Her success made we want to help more girls. I decided I would write a book about the women and girls in Nepal and the culture and how they live over there and what is expected of them and then I would use the money from the book to try to raise funds to send another girl through.”

McWhirter has done just that and is celebrating the release of her new book, A Novice in Nepal: Lessons Learned by a Canadian Nurse Volunteer. The book will be released on Dec. 15 and McWhirter will be at Greenley’s Bookstore in downtown Belleville at 1 p.m. for the release. More copies will be available as of Dec. 21 at A Novel Idea in Kingston.

Through book sales and her own fundraising, McWhirter hopes to help a few more girls in Nepal get the education that they deserve.

For more information on how you can help visit www. laxmislegacy.org

Mary McWhirter, a retired nurse, with Laxmi, at her September 2010 medical school graduation in Katmandu.

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EMC Lifestyle - Christmas is a time when many of us attempt to leave behind rampant crass commercialism. For me, growing up as an Irish Catholic kid, Christmas brought many fond festivities and rituals.

Many of these celebrations and rituals affect us deeply because they tap some deep atavistic source. They meet a human need. Shopping and overspending are not human needs.

We are social creatures.

Christmas offers a time to celebrate with family and friends.

One of the things to which I’ve always looked forward is the watching of Christmas movies.

The best of these are based on superb storytelling.

Most people know the classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. There are more recent gems like Christmas Vacation (questionable for children), Love Actually (NOT appropriate for children) and Polar Express. I’m surprised when I learn that some of my favourites are not well known.

One such winter movie is The Snowman, a 1982 Academy Award-nominated 26-minute pencil-drawn film. I keep running into people who have never seen it. The Snowman features gorgeous animation. It doesn’t pretend to be lifelike.

A boy builds a snowman that comes to life. They go on an overnight adventure. After the few seconds of introduction by author Peter Briggs, no words

it would be a great story if an injured war hero could spend Christmas with Lane’s family. To make matters worse, the publisher, a lonely man, invites himself along. The banter in this story is as good as it gets. This is a fun movie, with lots of hilarious twists and turns.

A Bishop’s Wife (1947) is about an Episcopalian bishop who is trying to raise funds to build a new cathedral. He’s lost perspective. When he prays for guidance, an angel, Dudley, played by Carey Grant, appears.

Dudley’s guidance has nothing to do with fundraising and everything to do with warmth, love, playfulness and paying attention to the people who matter to you.

It Happened on Fifth Avenue, another 1947 treasure, is a comedy with lots of surprises. During the Christmas season, Aloysius T. McKeever, a lovable homeless man, takes up residence in the New York Fifth Avenue mansion of millionaire Michael O’Connor, who spends his winters in the south. Several other downand-out guests take up residence in the home. The first turn in the story comes when O’Connor’s rebellious daughter, Trudy, shows up. Trudy pretends that she is also trespassing. She falls in love with one of the home’s illegal residents and persuades her business-obsessed father to come home to meet him. But Trudy, not wanting to be valued for her money, insists her father pose as a hobo. It’s a fun film with lots of good messages about family, integrity and what’s important in life.

There are remakes of many of these movies. Most of them are disasters.

One last movie I’d like to mention is one that, for any number of reasons, should not work, but it does: The Muppet Christmas Carol. Michael Caine, in a world of puppets, pulls it off as one of the best actors to ever play Scrooge.

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Despite death, hunger and meanness lurking around every corner, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a story of hope.

The first time I saw this film, it was a late night feature I watched in a hotel room. Alone.

There I sat, sniffling.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is raw. It doesn’t pull punches, and it doesn’t have the saccharin twee of It’s A Wonderful Life (not a criticism, I do like the James Stewart classic). It’s a story that reminds us that sometimes when we look at the mean streets, we forget that real people live there. They create community. We judge them for lacking finesse and social graces. It is this very lack of pretense that makes this film so good.

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by Ernst Lubitsch, The Shop Around the Corner (1940) is about two clerks in a Budapest store who can’t stand one another. In the shop where they work and battle, James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan shine as two letter writers who are falling in love but don’t realize each is the other’s pen-pal sweetheart.

As snow falls on Christmas Eve, Alfred (Stewart) confesses to Klara (Sullavan) that he is her “Dear Friend.” This story has been told in several remakes, including You’ve Got Mail (1998).

There’s no Christmas touch to the most recent version.

Christmas in Connecticut (1945) is a romantic comedy set during the late Second World War. Barbara Stanwyck plays Elizabeth Lane, a magazine columnist who lives in a small New York City apartment. The problem is, the readers of Smart Housekeeping think she is married, has a child, and lives in a rural Connecticut home. She offers recipes for perfect cooking, lifestyle and family. But this role model can’t cook, doesn’t have a house or family and knows nothing about rural life. Her publisher, who doesn’t know about the façade, decides

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The Snowman is bittersweet: like all snowmen, he melts, leaving the young boy without his friend. What takes this film to a masterful level is the soundtrack, especially the song sung by a boy soprano, Peter Auty. This film is a must-see-and-hear.

There is a remake of the film with David Bowie narrating the introduction. No offence to Bowie, but stick to the one with Peter Briggs.

Some of the best Christmas films are classics from the 1940s.

One of my favorites is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), based on the book by Betty Smith. It’s not a Christmasthemed movie, but Christmas plays a role.

Smith, who used her own childhood memories from growing up in Brooklyn to form the character Francie Nolan, said she didn’t create the book for socially significant reasons.

She wrote it because the characters were the kind of people she knew and liked.

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EMC Lifestyle - In my world, every dancer is part angel. It was no surprise to me when I learned that the angel roles for the upcoming live Nativity pageant in Gananoque will be played by, indeed, dancers from Dreams in Motion.

You can enjoy the pageant at Gananoque’s Town Park in front of Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17. That’s a Monday night, so you won’t have weekend activities causing scheduling problems.

Eight days before Christmas is an ideal time to enjoy this beautiful Christmas story.

“It will be a reading of Luke,” said Debbie Donaldson, who founded Dreams in Motion almost 30 years ago.

Father Sebastian Amato, pastor at St. John the Evangelist parish, will narrate the story.

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a

manger.’”

Nativity pageants are recorded as early as medieval times.

One of the best known pageants in history, which set the tone for future displays, took place Christmas Eve in 1223, when Francis of Assisi brought the Nativity to the people. At an outdoor Mass in Greccio, Italy, Francis arranged a manger with hay in a natural cave. He spoke about the Navitiy and the child of Bethlehem during the service.

That public telling of the Nativity story grew into the modern traditions of having a crèche in the home and community re-enactments like the one in Gananoque.

What is probably the best known Nativity pageant in modern times occurs in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” In Charles Schulz’s telling of the story, the children of Charlie Brown’s world get caught up in the lights, tinsel and commercial aspects of the season. But it’s Charlie Brown who knows the true meaning of Christmas. He passes his innocent wisdom on to those around him.

Dreams in Motion, the Gananoque host of the pageant, is a performing and fine arts centre that offers dance, drama, music, voice and art training for a diverse age range of two-and-a-half to adult.

“We do a lot of performances,” said Donaldson. “Especially musicals, drama, murder mysteries. We do a dance performance at the end of the year. It’s not a recital per se. We base the show on a story.”

She said the idea of a Nativity pageant arose about three years ago when a local person approached her about doing something about the true meaning of Christmas.

It’s a short performance that involves a lot of people. In addition to about 15 actors, there are the angel dancers and a choir. The whole thing is held in Town Park

along Gananoque’s main street.

“We ask all the churches and local choirs if they’d like to be part of it,” said Donaldson. “During the reading, actors move and act the story. The choral singing comes in.”

She said it’s important to host such events to help build community.

“It brings the Gananoque community together to be a part of the real reason for Christmas,” said Donaldson. “There’s no fee.

People can get away from the commercial side of things for a little bit. In those few minutes, hopefully we’ll touch one person.

That’s my goal.”

Donaldson explained that the dancers from Dreams in Motion will perform liturgically appropriate dance.

She added that the arts are vitally important for children.

“I watch kids believe in themselves and I see how it affects how they grow as a person,” she said.

“Some go on to bigger theatre companies. Others do speeches at school and they’re not scared to get up in front of an audience.

One girl went into architecture.

She got in touch with me to tell me that she never realized how much dance is like architecture.”

After the Christmas-themed show is over, you can enjoy apple cider and cookies at this familyfriendly event in the park.

If you would like to support the arts with your own Christmas offering, Dreams in Motion is a registered charity. I’m sure they’d like all the financial support you care to give.

“We’re finding more and more kids not being able to be a part of the arts,” said Donaldson.

“In these economic times, some parents are backing off the extra cost of having a child in lessons.”

She said places like Dreams In Motion, where so many arts and cultural components area all under one roof, are rare.

“There’s no one like us that of-

On December 17 at 7 p.m., the Nativity story will be told in Town Park in front of Gananoque’s Town Hall. This image of a Nativity scene is shown in a stained glass window in Kingston’s St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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fers everything under one roof.”

But the Nativity pageant isn’t a fundraiser. It’s an offering to the town. No fee. No strings attached. Just come and be part of the community.

More information: Gananoque’s Town Hall is at 30 King Street East.

Take Highway 2 from Kingston and follow it into Gananoque.

After you cross the bridge over the Gananoque River, you’ll see Town Park and Gananoque Town Hall on your left.

For more information about Dreams In Motion: www.dreamsinmotion.ca; phone 613-3826700.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.: When it comes to pickups, details are everything ≠ something not lost on engineers when it comes to the new 2013 Ram 1500.

Forgetting trim levels, there are literally hundreds of ways to fit out light pickups due to the myriad of needs and uses.

A new wrinkle these days are ever-rising fuel/operating costs and that means combining expected brawn with new levels of weight saving and fuel economy.

It starts with the use of an eight-speed automatic transmission, the first I know of is a pickup truck.

The TorqueFlite 8 also does away with column or floor shifters supplanted by a rotary knob mounted to the left of the centre stack. This ≥e-shift≤ dial is simple to see and use even with work gloves on.

Appreciated by those who know trucks is the ability to shift from Reverse to Drive quickly when towing or navigating in snow, mud, loading ramps, work sites and parking lots.

The eight-speed is part of a new thermal management system that quickly raises the temperatures of the transmission and engine. Ram engi-

neers found that heating fluids as soon as possible improved fuel efficiency by 1.7 per cent purely by cutting parasitic losses.

The eight-speed will be standard on the new 3.6-litre V6 and will be optionally available on the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 later this year.

The quad cam V6 is used widely across the Chrysler model lineup and, in the Ram, it produces 305 hp and 269 lb/ft of torque. More importantly, it offers 42 per cent more horses, 11 per cent more torque and an expected 22 per cent better fuel economy than the 3.7-litre V6 it replaces.

Official fuel ratings were still being calculated at this writing but Ram executives expect the 3.6-litre with eightspeed will be the segment leader in light trucks beating out current leader, Ford F-150 with its 3.7-litre V6.

The second engine choice is the proven overhead valve 5.7-litre Hemi V8 with 395 hp and 407 lb/ft of torque with a stated 12 per cent fuel consumption improvement over the 2012 version of the Hemi.

Standard transmission is a six-speed automatic.

Lastly is the 4.7-litre SOHC V8 with 310 hp and 330 lb/ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic and aimed primarily at fleet sales.

Ram is offered in 4X2 and 4X2 versions in short and long boxes, three cabs sizes (Regu-

lar, Quad and Crew) and no less then seven trim levels (SXT, SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Sport, Laramie and Laramie Longhorn).

Starting price for the base SLT 4.7-litre is $26,995; but because of the hundreds of ways to mix and match, overall pricing is too complicated to detail here.

This is what Chrysler Canada told me officially. ≥Essentially, the V6 with eight-speed is $1,200 over the 4.7 and another $200 for the Hemi 5.7 with six-speed. So $1,400 for a Hemi over the base 4.7. But on the SLT you can actually choose the V6 or the Hemi for same price (again different packages, etc.).≤ At the press launch in Nashville I spent the whole day in the 3.6-litre in the SLT trim model which is one step up from the base SXT and what I thought will prove the most popular choice especially in the Crew Cab version I drove.

Ram claims the 3.6-litre has the same grunt as a V8.

With just my co-driver and I aboard, it certainly felt very strong on the combination of most secondary roads south of Nashville.

The ride, not the power, was the best part. Even without the optional air suspension, the Ram tracked the narrow roads in that part of the state tenaciously.

Later towing a big trailer

Although there are only minor changes to the exterior of the 2013 Ram 1500 pickups, there are a number of changes to the mechanicals and running gear not the least of which is an eight-speed automatic transmission. with a large ATV strapped to it, the Ram pulled up and down gentle grades with no discernable sense of the transmission hunting the rev range for more power.

Even thought our SLT was basically entry level, the seats were big and supportive with dozens of cubbies and storage areas scattered throughout which is what those who will gravitate to the SXT or SLT are looking for.

But if you want premium luxury like fittings, the Longhorn has without doubt the most opulently equipped interior offered by any vehicles under the Chrysler Corporation banner.

The air suspension optional ($1,500) offers five ride

heights that raise or lower the body over a range of four inches. It changes ride height at speed as selected manually from the console or key fob.

With the air suspension, Ram claims best in class step-in height or 553.4 mm (21 in), ground clearance 274 mm (10.8 in), best departure angle 27.8 degrees and breakout angle of 24.2 degrees.

Little details, as noted above, are a big deal with pickup buyers and the Ram has sweated a lot of them.

The unique Ram Box built into each side of the bed can now be opened and locked remotely and it is also illuminated. It keeps things dry but, if needed, it can carry

ice and there is a drain plug.

With the eight-speed transmission there are active shutters in front of the radiator. When closed, they help direct air away from the engine bay to improve aerodynamics. They automatically open when needed.

There are some 45 safety/ driver aids on every Ram, most standard.

With 16 per cent of Canadian vehicle sales being pickups, obviously a lot is riding on the 2013 Ram and officials in Nashville were buoyed by the fact their sales are up 28 per cent so far this year, which they see as encouraging.

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EMC Lifestyle - If you’ve suddenly realized that it’s mid-December and you’ve started neither your shopping nor your decorating, you’re in luck. Kingston Glass Studio and Gallery has a vast array of beautiful pieces to decorate your own home or to give to a loved one.

The festive creations, which will be featured through the end of the month, are hand-crafted in the studio itself.

“All glass is made here on site,” confirms KGSG employee Aaron Buller. Shoppers can choose from the studio’s wide range of snowmen, angels, snowflakes, candy canes, and many more intricate pieces.

“They’re great little gifts,” says Buller.

For children that may want to make a special gift for a family member or friend, the studio is hosting a glassblowing workshop on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend. The kids will be able to craft a decorative glass orb, and best of all, they really get to be handson with the process.

“The kids get to choose the colours and blow the air into the tube,” Buller says of the workshop. The event was receiving so many reservations that the studio added

a second date. The session, which is for children over six, is an excellent way for kids to have a sense of pride in their gift. And, of course, there’s nothing wrong with them keeping it for themselves either.

The studio also offers much more than glass. There are many other pieces of art to consider purchasing this holiday season. Martha Markowsky, one of the artists being showcased, has a lovely hockey scene for sale done with oil on canvas.

Like Markowsky, Wellington Lambert also features Canadiana in his work. Some of his multimedia-on-wood pieces include outdoor skating scenes and snowy landscapes.

One of the most attractive aspects of the Kingston Glass and Studio Gallery is that all of the artists are local, so patrons can be sure that their purchases will support creative arts in their own community. In addition to Markowsky and Lambert, other local artists featured at the gallery Stewart Jones, Lisa Free, Marc Grothier, Paul Chester, and many more. In this beautiful gallery, any visitor is sure to have something catch their eye.

To make a reservation for the children’s glassblowing workshop, please call the KGSG at 613-547-9149.

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Sydenham Public School raises funds in a festive way

By Kelly Reid

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EMC Events - This holiday season, Sydenham Public School has given itself an early present: an all-new play structure to update their schoolyard. And the school is funding the purchase in the most festive of ways. On Dec. 6, they held their second annual merry silent auction of ornate gingerbread houses, along with carols and cocktails. All of the proceeds went towards paying for the new play structure.

The gingerbread houses were no ordinary gingerbread houses. They were crafted with incredible detail

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to resemble Kingston landmarks in the Sydenham P.S. neighbourhood, and they were created entirely with confections. Some of the buildings represented were Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Abramsky Hall, a Morrison’s restaurant complete with sign, St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston Public Library, and the menswear shop Cunningham & Poupore. The star of the show, however, was the three dimensional rendition of the public school itself, which was one of the door prizes for the evening.

Sydenham parent Martina Green donated the amazing sculptures. An avid baker, she began work on the pieces about a month in advance of the event.

“It’s fundraising and baking,” she laughs. “The best of both worlds.”

Green begins by taking photos of downtown buildings for inspiration before she settles on which landmarks to recreate.

“They’re all special,” she says, reluctant to pick a fa-

vourite.

Other attendees, however, had already eyed their favourites.

“I bid on the KCVI one and the library,” said parent Katherine Rudder, while Parent Advisory Council member Duncan Day admired the Sydenham school sculpture.

“Outstanding. Unbelievable detail,” he said.

Martina’s husband, Dr. Mike Green, was also in attendance, doing his part by doling out nibblies to the partygoers. The Greens have four children at Sydenham in ages that range from senior kindergarten to Grade 8, so they’re eager to help out the school however they can.

“It’s a lot of work but it’s incredibly fun,” says Martina of their involvement in the event. “It’s a great community.”

Though this event has only just seen its second year, it’s easy to see that the Sydenham Public School holiday fundraiser will be a tradition that continues for a long time to come.

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Having recently gone shopping for a new wall oven for my own kitchen, it seems everything is in the stainless steel finish. I wasn’t surprised to have to order my white wall oven to fit in with my all-white kitchen. I like the look of stainless steel, but I still prefer

the white or black appliances. I think some of them look striking in the right kitchen design. The latest appliances are becoming quite smart and energy efficient.

Give your kitchen some thought when deciding what will fit in with your lifestyle. Most of us spend a lot of time in our kitchens, so they need to work with us. Kitchens are no longer backstage but have emerged to centre stage and are now part of adjoining rooms so they deserve attention.

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cooling racks. An island is also a convenient way to deal with storage. Those cupboards that are higher up and harder to reach are a great place to store seasonal items or those rarely used. Storing items in baskets or canisters that fit in with your design theme is another good way to enhance your look while also solving your storage problems.

The perfect kitchen should be more than a smart layout with lots of storage and the latest appliances; it should also feature a design that fits the owner’s needs.

Today, you can find kitchen designs that will cater to your needs and style.

Kitchen surfaces are a great way to bring colour and expression to your kitchen. There is such a wide variety of surfaces to be used with an even larger selection of colours, textures, and patterns.

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With today’s technological advances, laminates are no longer just an economical choice; photo printing processes have allowed an accurate representation of granite, marble and other surfaces.

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boards for dry food.

While the multi-functional area is designed usually as an island and can function as a storage area, it can also serve as a workspace for cooking and baking or a place for kids to do homework or read the daily paper.

In planning a good kitchen, placing the sink, refrigerator, and stove at points of a triangle allows the most efficient work area.

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From flooring to fixtures to countertops, each piece should be specifically chosen to enhance the rest and all combine to fit into the grand scheme of things.

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Finding that perfect Christmas tree ended up badly for Emerson and Everett EMC Lifestyle - Mother said if we didn’t quiet down, we could all stay in the house and do chores!

We had known since the night before, a Friday, that the next day we would be going into the bush to get our Christmas tree. It was one of the most exciting times during the Christmas holidays.

That meant my sister Audrey and I would do a quick stab at tidying the house, and the three brothers could leave cleaning out the cow byre until Sunday!

Emerson was in an especially happy mood. He hated shovelling out manure, and even putting it off for one day was a bonus in his eyes.

We were sitting around the breakfast table, and Father, who had no patience with frivolity at breakfast time, threatened to cancel the whole deal if Emerson and Everett didn’t stop their silliness. It was always a wonderful day of fun when we went back in the bush for the Christmas tree. The brothers were kicking each other under the table, and stabbing each other with their elbows, and laughing as if they had seen some-

thing hilarious. To put an end to the nonsense, and even before Everett was even finished with his porridge Father ordered him to the barn to hitch up the team and bring the flatbottomed sleigh around to the house. That ended the carry on at the table.

And it gave the rest of us time to get into our winter clothes. To go back in the bush on a bitterly cold winter’s day, meant we had to dress as if we were going off to the North Pole.

On that day we all wore extra wool socks, pulled up to our knees, and at least two pairs of mitts, and of course, our hats with the ear lugs on them.

The horses were up to their bellies in the deep snow, as we went over the West Hill, across fields and deep into the bush. This was where the best spruce trees were.

Emerson had staked out the tree he thought would be just perfect. I worried the horses wouldn’t make it, as they sunk up to their bellies in the deep snow.

“Just past that big cluster over there,” Emerson said, pointing in the general direction of a clump of spruce

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trees, towering towards the sky. And there it was. I thought it was just perfect.

Tall, with full branches sweeping the snow at the bottom, and it looked like it would reach to the ceiling in our kitchen, where it would spend its days until after New Years.

And that’s when the trouble began. Everett said since he was the oldest, he would be wielding the axe.

Emerson said he saw the tree first and chopping it down was his job. Everett had a hold of the head of the axe, and Emerson had a firm grip on the handle. It was like a tug-o-war back there in the bush. Father leaned against the one post at the front of the sleigh and lit his pipe. Audrey and I sat on the edge with our legs hanging down and our feet in the snow.

Everett finally wrestled the axe away from Emerson and he flung it towards

the tree. Emerson took a swing at Everett and the two of them went down rolling off the sleigh.

Now, Father was a patient man, but I could see he wasn’t going to put up with this nonsense much longer.

“I’ll tell you what will settle this,” he said, taking a deep drag on his pipe.

“The two of you can head back to the barns, and since you have so much energy, you can clean out the cow byre. You should be finished by the time we get back.”

Once Father made up his mind, there wasn’t much that could change it. “Now, git. The two of you.” Not another word was needed.

And the two of them headed back out of the bush, clomping through snow almost up to their waists.

And a deep sadness came over me, and I could feel the tears coming. This

was supposed to be such a happy time...a family time.

It was always wonderful... the day we got the tree and went home to steaming cups of hot chocolate, and a piece of Mother’s rich Christmas cake. And now everything was changed.

And I felt such sadness for Emerson and Everett.

When they had almost reached the edge of the bush, and were well out of earshot, Father again lit his pipe, and tilting his head back, blowing the smoke high into the air, he said.

“Don’t worry, we won’t cut down the tree today. We’ll come back after church tomorrow. Those two will be cooled off by then.”

Father waited until he was sure Emerson and Everett would be almost back to the barn yard. And then he turned the team around.

I took one last look at the big spruce tree that would soon be in our kitchen, the one my brother had picked out long before.

I wiped the tears off my face with my mitt. Knowing that we would be coming back, all of us as a family, to take that special tree home, once again made everything right in my world.

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How to get your home ready for holiday one night or a full week, then you will likely need to buy more linens, including bedding, pillows and blankets. Take inventory of what you have and make sure you have adequate bedding for each guest, as well as some extra bedding in case of emergency. * Discuss pet allergies. Holiday hosts who have pets should discuss pet allergies with potential overnight guests well in advance of the season. If guests are allergic to your pets, then it might not be comfortable for them to stay overnight at your home.

While most families would not want to shelter their pets on a holiday, doing so is an option but one that may not even be worth it. Pet hair and dander around the house might be enough to trigger an allergic attack even when the pet isn’t in or around the home, so sheltering the pet may not be a solution after all. Discuss this issue with prospective guests well in advance of the season so they have time to ďŹ nd affordable lodging in the event that any of them do have a pet allergy. * Stock up on toiletries. Toiletries are bound to run out if you’re hosting guests for the holidays. Before guests arrive, stock up on these items, including toilet and facial tissue, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and extra toothbrushes in case guests forgot to pack their own. These items have no expiration date, so even if you end up buying more than you need you can always use them down the

road when guests have long since returned home. * Clear the house of clutter.

Clutter can make a home seem even more crowded when guests are staying overnight. Clutter can accumulate anywhere in the house, from bathrooms to a living room to the kitchen. When hosting guests for the holidays, you will need all the space you can get, so clear the house of as

much clutter as possible. Put all toys away and clear the common areas of items like shoes and clothing that can make a space seem more cramped. In addition, clear the dining room table of any items that aren’t needed at mealtime and choose festive centerpieces that don’t take up much space. * Don’t be caught off guard by a storm. If guests will be R0011804012

Family gatherings are synonymous with the holiday season.

Even those families who have spread out far and wide often manage to come together at least once at the end of the year.

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Though it’s a nice gesture to host overnight guests during the holiday season, it’s also one that requires a little work on the part of the hosts, who must take time ouf of the often hectic holiday schedule to prepare their homes for guests. The following are a few pointers for hosts who want to ensure everything is ready and accommodating for overnight guests. * Take inventory of household linens. Depending on how many guests you’ll be hosting, you may need to stock up on extra linens. If only one or two people will be staying overnight, you should be able to make due with what you have. However, if you’ll be hosting a second family for the holidays, whether it’s

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613-658-3148

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Mobile homes. Several models to choose from. Remodeled.

Delivery available.

613-657-1114 or 613-218-5070.

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Indoor Sh LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED “We Specialize in Local Beef, Pork, Lamb and Veal.�

613.542.0572

1984 Woodburn Rd. Joyceville (Off Hwy. 15) 8’ length firewood. All mixed hardwood. Also buying standing timber. 613-312-9859.

Moving Sale. Lovely furniture, paintings, dolls, china, books, etc. Call 613-542-7680.

Curiosities on King- unique products for men and women.

Hockey cards and vintage sports collectibles, postcards, coins, antiques, repurposed furniture, vintage decoys etc.

185 King St. W. Downtown Brockville. Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5. www.foxysports.com 613-345-7291.

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Contractor buys properties in need of repair or renovation for top cash price. Gerry Hudson, Kingston (613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

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Kingston, downtown; Barrie Street, fully equipped fast food outlet and 3 newly renovated spacious apartments. A bargain at $339,000 o.b.o. Gerry Hudson, Kingston (613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

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HICKEY, THERESA “TERRY�

(NEE LARONDE) 1929 – 2012

MORTGAGES

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terry, at home with her loving husband at her side. Terry is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Phil. Terry will be deeply missed by her children Ed (Barb), Pat (Alan), Marilyn (Jim), and Betty (Tom), her sister Laura and brother-inlaw Neil (Mariette) and many nieces and nephews.

Loving and Proud Nanny to Nicole, A.J. (Corinne), Danielle, Kyle (Alyssa), Jeremy (Erica), Casey, Anna, Erik and Rose. Terry worked her entire life fundraising through bingos and her Monday night euchre. Many schools and other organizations beneďŹ tted from her hard work. To honour her contributions to citizens and her community, she was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal, Board of Education Outstanding Service Award, Golden Apple, Air Canada Award, and the nation’s highest volunteer award the Caring Canadian Award. Terry will be sadly missed by her extended family from bingo, euchre and all her charity work. Terry said it best “when you do work for children their eyes light up. I would do anything for a studentâ€?.

Friends were received at the GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES, 435 Davis Drive (Centennial and Taylor-Kidd Blvd) on Sunday December 9th and Monday December 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was in Our Chapel on Tuesday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m.

Cremation will follow this service, with interment at Sandhill Cemetery, Battersea, later in the week. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kingston Toy Drive.

Healthy vending machine route for sale in Kingston.

Great opportunity to have your own part time business. Contact Pete 613-340-5138, pbronsema@britespanbuildings.com

ASP Contractors.

Airless spray painting and power washing. Farms, cottages, houses, factories, fences, tanks. Corn, glass and sandblasting. New steel roofs installed. Roofs screw-nailed and boards replaced. Eavestroughs and gutter guards installed. Fully insured. Call George (800)589-1375 or cell (613)827-8485.

Mortgage Solutions Purchases, Consolidations, Construction. Lower that bank posted rates (OAC) On-Site Private Funds for credit issues, discharged bankrupts and BFS without proven income. Chase Financial 1-613-384-1301 Chase Financial o/b 835289 Ontario Inc. Brokerage License #10876

PERSONAL Educated Brockville area Lady, 68 with a pleasant personality is seeking a single, no strings attached, Gentleman for companionship.

613-349-2318.

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PETS Puppies ready to go Dec. 20th. 2 Litters. 1 purebred male toy poodle. Cream, approx. mature height 11� weight 8 pounds. 1 male Shih Tzu/Poodle, White with black markings. 3 females, 1 white with black, 2 white with cream markings. approx mature height 12� weight 10-12 pounds.

Call Elaine 613-335-2529.

VEHICLES

FARM

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD

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FOR SALE

TOM’S CUSTOM

AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum siding painting. *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates (613)283-8475 HELP WANTED Looking for persons willing to speak to small groups, 1 on 1 presentations. A car and internet necessary.

Diana (866)306-5858.

1993 GMC 2500 Heavy Duty 4X4 Suburban. 215,000 kms.

Runs excellent. Passed E-test last December. Should pass certification. Power windows and locks, tilt steering, buckets, Michelin tires with lots of tread, 4 way angle plow, trailer hitch. $4,000. 613-546-0996 or 613-542-2107.

WANTED Investor will pay cash for well managed income property or apartment house in Kingston.

Gerry Hudson, Kingston (613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Firewood Processors, Canadian Made. Cuts up to 16� diameter, 13 h.p. Honda $9,950. www.blackscreek.ca (613)889-3717.

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ATTN: LOCAL people needed to work from home online. Full Training Provided $500-$4,500.

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SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

AT THE KID’S TABLE AGAIN this C h r i s t m a s ? Ti m e t o m a k e a change. CALL MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS & let us help you find someone wonderful to spend your life with. CALL (613)257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.

RETIREMENT HOMES IN ONTARIO MUST BE LICENSED. To check the licence status of a home visit the Public Register at www.rhra.ca. Resident Rights are in place. To report harm or risk of harm to residents call the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority at 1-855-ASK-RHRA.

STEEL BUILDINGS BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!� 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

BUSINESS OPPS. Affordable and Profitable. Leader in Thermal Window Repair with 21 retailers in Quebec, now expanding in Ontario. Exclusive territories.

Visit www.window-solution.com and call 613-571-6789

LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION require experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment.

Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800263-8267

FINANCIAL SERVICES MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

WANTED WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

HEALTH GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

VACATION/TRAVEL HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth�! 1-780952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now!

1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

AUTOMOTIVE Vehicle buyers are ONLY protected by OMVIC and Ontario consumer protection laws when they buy from registered dealers. There’s no protection if you buy privately and you risk becoming victim of a curbsider. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint: www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800943-6002.

MORTGAGES $$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, R e n o v a t i o n s , Ta x A r r e a r s , n o CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/ month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL TODAY Toll-Free 1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).

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VEHICLES

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23 WHELAN STREET, WESTPORT

CL400982_1206

WESTPORT MOTORS 613-273-9200

PRE-WINTER SALE 2012 CHEV 3500 EXPRESS 12 passenger van, white $28,000 2011 CHEV MALIBU 4DR LT loaded, blue $12,995 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 dr. loaded, blue $9,995 2008 DODGE AVENGER 4 dr. loaded, black $9,995 2008 MAZDA 5 WAGON, 7 psgr., auto, loaded, white $8,995 2008 CHEV IMPALA LT, loaded, black $8,995 2008 PONTIAC G5 2dr auto, air, black $9,995 2007 NISSAN VERSA S, hatch, auto, grey $9,995 2007 DODGE CALIBER RT AWD, loaded, red $9,995 2007 CHEV SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4X4 Z71, loaded, grey $17,995

2007 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr., auto, air, 28,000 km, red $7,995 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4dr, 5spd, air Only 66,000km grey $7,995 2005 BUICK ALLURE CX 4dr., loaded, red $7,995 2004 GMC SIERRA NEVADA EDITION, loaded, white $10,995 2004 DODGE RAM SLT 4X4 Quad cab, loaded, black $12,995 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS, loaded, grey $5,995 2003 BUICK LESABRE LTD loaded, leather, maroon $6,995 2003 CHEV SILVERADO Reg Cab Short Box 4x4, blue/pewter $12,500 2002 GMC SIERRA $7,995 1995 GMC SIERRA Reg Cab 350, V8, 4X4, only 136,000 kms, AS IS

ALL PRICES ARE PLUS TAXES & LICENSE

Financing & Extended Warranties Available!

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Cruises and so much more – we can help you plan the vacation you’ve always dreamed of: African Safaris, Coachtours in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America, Exotic Resort stays, and of course cruises around the world.

Contact Expedia CruiseShipCenters Kingston 613-389-3988

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Kingston, Ontario

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8 Pce. Walnut Dining Room Suite; Oak Bevelled Glass China Cabinet; Table/Chairs; China Cabinets; End Tables; Lamps Etc.; Antique Walnut Desk; Antique Dropleaf Table; Wooden Fern Stand; Antique Philco Radio; Queen Size Bed; Oak Head Board; 2 Double Beds/Pillow Top; 2 Antique Dressers; Other Dressers and Nite Stands; Bow Front Washstand; 4 Antique Bentwood Chairs and Others; Stuffed ChesterďŹ eld/Love Seat/Ottoman; 2 Wingback Settees/ Wing Back Chair; Large Pine Rocker; Coffee/2 Oval End Tables; Zenith Portable T.V.; Respiraire Air Cleaner; Kenmore Deep Freeze Approx. 12 Cu. Ft.; Kenmore Microwave; New Breadmaking Machine; Many Small Kitchen Appliances; Stainless Steel Cookware; 2 Chests of Cutlery; Much More; 2 Drawer Cherry Filing Cabinet; Singer Electric Sewing Machine/ Cabinet; Electrohome Stereo; Stereo Cabinet; Brass Fire Place Set; Corner Computer Desk; Approx. 12’ x 8’ Carpet; Rugs and Mats; Several Trunks; Antique Child Sewing Machine; John Deere Grader Toy; Only a Partial Listing.

Approx. 300 Collector Plates - (Royal Doulton (Approx. 30) Faiser; Franklin Mint; Bradford; Norm Rockwell and Others); Many Are In Series - The Lion King (12); The Endangered Species Collection (14) and So On. Many of These Have Never Been Unpacked - From 60’s, 70’s, 80’s Mostly All With CertiďŹ cates and Original Boxes. Crystal - Approx. 150 Pces. Of Pin Wheel Crystal, 10 Different Decanters; Bowls; Pitchers; Candy Dishes; Glass; Lamps Etc. Royal Doultons - Angela HN2389; Eleanor HN3906; July HN3324; March HN3332 China Figurines Still In Original Shipping Boxes From Years Ago; Extensive Glass/Coloured Egg Collection; Also Dragon Collection; Spoon Collection; New Christmas Ornaments; Bone China Cups/Saucers; This is Only Touching on a Few Things. New Duck Down Duvets; Fleece Lined Throws; Thermal Blankets; Quilts & Blankets; Table Cloths; Towels; Linens of All Types Still in Original Packaging; Several Limited Edition Prints and Art Work. Many, Many More Items.

Farm Tractor/Lawn Tractor/Mechanic Tools - Allis Chalmers WD 45, 1953 Collector Tractor, 3 P.T.H. Running Order; 3 P.T.H. Tractor SnowBlower; Yardwork 20 H.P. Lawn Tractor; Stihl 034 Chain Saw; 3 H.P. Johnson Outboard Motor; Boat Transporter; Weedeater; Mastercraft 180 Welder; Welding Rod; Helmet; Etc.; Approx. 30’ 220 Cable; Air Compressor; Battery Chargers; Bench Grinder; Work Bench With Vise; Several Tool Boxes/Cabinets; Mechanic Tools and Wrenches of All Types (Sockets, Flat Wrenches Etc.); Air Tools; New Creeper; NOTE Very Large Chain Falls; Chains of All Types; Binders; Jacks; 2 Cant Hooks; Wheel Barrow; Garden Tools; New Pine Picnic Table; Patio Set Table & Chairs; Only a Partial Listing.

Owner and or Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any accident on or about property day of sale

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MAIN STREET

LOCATION

Kingston

7010814

105

Gavin Crt./Melanie Ave

Kingston

7010913

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Stormont Ave./Westmoreland Rd.

Kingston

7011004

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Yonge St. (King to Johnson)

Kingston

7011024

102

Fairway Hills Cr./Fairway Hills North

Kingston

7010140

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Units 77 Manitou Cr, W/Manitou W

Amherstview

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Kildare/McDonough

Amherstview

1 (one) Registered Early Childhood Educator for a 1 (one) year contract from January 8th, 2013 to December 31st, 2013 35 hours per week in our Infant and Toddler Room

7010120

103

Cornell/Hu/LittleďŹ eld/Manitou

Amherstview

7010220

66

Dunham St/Plainview Pl.

Bayridge

7010307

105

Aylmer Cr.(Collins Bay Rd to Willis St.)

Bayridge

1 (one) Registered Early Childhood Educator for a maximum of 20 hours per week Contract from January 8th, 2013 to June 29th, 2013 with possible renewal based on funding and enrollment.

7010316

89

Forest Hill (E & W)/Graceland/Lincoln Dr

Bayridge

7010406

84

Avondale/Baxter/Sproule/Westbrook Rd.

Westbrook

CL395347

McEwen Dr (Bath to Henderson)

Applicants may send or fax a resume to: The Child Centre Susan Wilby, Licenced Program Manager 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-3355 (fax) ccday@frontenac.net

Many More Routes Still Available!

Call today to get the route you want!

There’s Charles 613-384-2729 or cmcrae@theemc.ca Will 613-376-6545 • Angie 613-531-9382 Kingston EMC OfďŹ ce 613-546-8885

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All Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter For Listing and Pictures go to - www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca TERMS OF SALE: CASH/INTERAC/CHEQUE WITH PROPER ID LUNCH AVAILABLE

DAVE A. SNIDER - (613) 386-3039 BRAD SNIDER - (613) 386-3773

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We have been instructed by the Estate Lawyer to sell this sale from one home, many items are still in original boxes, Collector Plate Collection , Pin Wheel Collection very extensive. Most of all linen new, Tractor Sold at 12:30, Furniture Sold at 1 P.M. Don’t Miss This One - “NO JUNK� Many Christmas Presents

AUCTIONEERS:

Kingston

7010630

Requirements: • Registered with the College of Early Childhood Education, in good standing • Experience working with young children from birth to 12 years of age • Clear police check • Current CPR and First Aid qualiďŹ cations • Up to Date immunization • Proven planning , organizational and implementation skills

Kingston

1 (one) Enhanced Support Worker – Contract from January 8th, 2013 to June 29th, 2013 with possible renewal based on funding and enrollment.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday (9 to 12 hours per week)

“We Need You!�

Abdo Rd./Castell Rd./Kirkwood Rd.

HELP WANTED

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We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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www.homecarejobs.ca

For more information contact Natasha Crosier KINGSTON 613-549-0112

Kingston

NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Approx. 12 Miles West of Kingston, From 401 (Exit 599 Odessa) Cty. Rd. #6 South Through Lights #2 To Odessa Fairground on Left.

To apply online, please visit:

Acadia Dr./Walden Gate

HELP WANTED

Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Appliances, Approx. 300 Collector Plates, Approx.

150 Crystal Pin Wheel; China & Glass; Assorted Sports Cards, Farm Tractor; Snowblower; 20 H.P. Lawn Tractor; 3 H.P. Outboard Motor; Mechanic Tools

Come join a growing organization that offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible and accommodating work schedules, career advancement, training and skills development, and orientation and mentorship.

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RN Supervisor - Full time with signing bonus RNs - Casual with signing bonus PSWs - Evenings

7010607

184 Wellington St. Kingston

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EMC - Your Community Newspaper

Christmas cards a tradition we intend to keep

By Jeff Maguire

EMC Lifestyle - One of the early signs of Christmas in our house is the arrival of Christmas cards. We received our first this year on Nov. 26. The winner of the 2012 “race” to see whose card would arrive first at the Maguire home was won by a certain, well known area politician.

I won’t name him because he already gets enough publicity. We appreciate the gesture just the same and you have secured our votes the next time.

Yes, the Christmas card definitely helps!

Normally it is our good friend Isobel McEwan who lives in Comrie, Scotland that is first to our mailbox with a Christmas card.

But as many of you will recall from my previous column Comrie and other areas of the United Kingdom has been experiencing unprecedented rainfall this year. That led to two serious floods in Comrie less than three months apart, the most recent occurring on Monday, Nov. 19.

Isobel was one of the victims although thankfully the damage to her house was minor compared to many of her neighbours.

Some unfortunate Comrie folk will have to live elsewhere for up to six months while extensive property

damage is dealt with.

Needless to say Isobel has had more important things on her mind than Christmas cards. Last week she e-mailed asking for another friend’s mailing address which she had misplaced. So I’m sure her cards are now safely in the hands of the Royal Mail!

On Nov. 27 I sat down to write cards for our family and friends overseas. To be safe, they need to be in the mail by the first week of December so we managed to beat that deadline this time around.

Some years – including 2011 – there is a panic to get Christmas cards ready in time for mailing. That takes the fun out of the exercise and this time around I was having none of that.

I decided to schedule a day to write the overseas cards. It is a lengthy process because I include a personal message with each card. That’s a Christmas tradition we started years ago and by all accounts it is very much appreciated by the recipients.

We enjoy receiving cards at Christmas and as our circle of friends has expanded the numbers have gone up.

My wife Kathleen tries to display as many cards as she can around the house.

Cards from family and close friends receive priority of course. So when

the overflow occurs in the days immediately before the holidays she now uses a little Christmas mailbox to accommodate the rest.

Interestingly that mailbox is one of the first things visitors to our house comment on during the Christmas season. Some people take the cards out and flip through them to see whose mailing lists we are on. Evidently we aren’t the only ones who enjoy Christmas cards.

You may have noticed that I am using the word ‘Christmas’ frequently.

That’s on purpose. To each his/her own. But when it comes to Christmas I have no intention of bowing to political correctness!

Personal touch I know it is a brave new world. Computers, cellular telephones and handheld electronic devices of all sorts are the modern way to communicate. E-mail and text messages are easy to send and there are all kinds of on-line options available if you want to send greeting cards to family and friends on special occasions.

I will admit to having done that in a pinch. But only relative to birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions.

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Isobel’s was first off the assembly line, in deference to her usual habit of sending Christmas cards early.

As I wrote out the cards I could see, in my mind’s eye, the reaction of the people I was writing to.

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To me there is something very special about sending and receiving cards at Christmas. We love getting them and we enjoy sending them. It’s a tradition we intend to keep.

For those who follow the Christmas card program but are caught up in the daily rat race that has enveloped so many today, I highly recommend the approach I took recently.

Schedule some time to write out your cards. If you only have the weekend to work with that is still the best approach. This time of year weekends tend to be far busier.

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1261 JuNiPER DRivE MLS®12608746

405 Westgate cRt. $499,900 Greene Homes custom “Presqu’ile” model, Westgate Village, Energy Star qualified, 2340 sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, wrap-around porch, great rm w/maple hdwd & gas fireplace, kit w/upgraded cabinets, granite counters, eating bar & pantry closet, Mstr w/ens, fin’d stairwell to bsmt. MLS

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miLLion DoLLAr view 4256 BATh ROAD MLS® 12606109

$264,900

205 KildaRe ave $332,800 Greene Homes now building in Lakeside Amherstview, popular “Driftwood” model, 1745 sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, open concept main flr w/spacious great rm, Mstr w/5 pc ens, 2nd flr lndry, interior selections still to be made. Purchase

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$629,900

$143,500

CUStom BeAUtY 199 KiLDARE AvENuE MLS®12607697

$314,900

5028 Fox Run Place $529,000

5032 Fox Run Place $469,700

Greene Homes “Silver Lake” model w/bsmt walk-out, Westgate Village, 1864 sf, 2+1 bdrms, 3 baths, great rm w/hdwd flrs, cath ceiling, garden dr to balcony deck, sep. liv rm, custom kit w/granite counters, lg Mstr & ensuite, fin’d rec rm w/gas fp, walk-out, 4 pc bath & 3rd bdrm. MLS

Greene Homes custom “Carlotta” model, Westgate Village, Energy Star qualified, 1720 sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, great rm w/cath ceiling & maple hdwd, kit w/granite counters & island, main flr den, Mstr w/5pc ensuite, main flr lndry, bsmt with dry walled ext walls and walk-out. MLS

Sutton Group-Masters Realty Inc., Brokerage independently owned and operated

1650 Bath Road (613) 384-5500

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640 Cataraqui Woods Dr. Kingston, On K7P 2Y5 613-384-1200

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To all of my clients, family and friends, Have a safe and most prosperous Holiday Season.

May we focus on those in need and be thankful to those who have been there for us during our times of need.

Gary Moran

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$239,900

Member DND Relocation Program Direct: 613-389-4052 Office: 613-384-5500

Each OfficE indEpEndEntly OwnEd and OpEratEd

Unit 504 – 130 Wright Crescent

Bright south east facing unit on the 5th floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, In-suite laundry Convenient central location Close to shopping, restaurants, transit Hardwood floors in living room Guest suite, exercise room & library

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554 County Road 6 4400 sq ft completely finished, gourmet kitchen, hardwood ceramic, walkout basement, 3 bay garage.

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163 MCdonougH CRes The St. Pete is Royal Palm Homes newest design with 3 bedrooms, 2. 5 baths, master with ensuite, open concept. MLS 12605875

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OFFICE 613 384-5500 • 1650 BATH RD., KINGSTON Open HOuse sunday 2-4 p.m.

Deb Stacey

430 Macdonnell Street

NEw LiStiNg

Beautiful level 100’ Varty Lake Waterfront custom 3-bedrm home. 2-car attached and 2-car detached garage. Located 20 min to Kingston.

See debstacey.com or 221percy.com for info and pictures. MLS® 12606360 DIR: County Rd 1, N on Curl Rd, E on Bethel Rd, W on Percy Rd.

Private country home family home on 1.8 acres of land, spacious living room open concept to large eat-in kitchen with maple hardwood flooring throughout kitchen and livingroom, main-floor laundry room, 4 bedrooms upstairs, newer windows and wood siding, with large deck at the back. MLS® 12607810

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A six bedroom house located on the South side of Princess St. - close to Downtown, Bus routes and Educational Institutions. New Laminate flooring in the one downstairs bedroom(2012)Upgraded 100 Amp Electrical System (2012), New Kitchen Windows and Front Door, Central Air (2006), New Furnace and New Oil Tank (2005)Call to book your viewing today! MLS 12608850 $218,000

221 Percy road, Varty Lake $379,900

1258 BaLL road, Godfrey $159,900

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Sales Representative

Sutton Group Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage Each offIcE IndEpEndEntly ownEd and opERatEd

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Beautifully decorated with loads of upgrades, this 4 bedroom condo townhouse is one of a kind. From the minute you walk through the front door you will be impressed with the shining evidence that states “Pride of Ownership”. From the IKEA kitchen with white designer backsplash and Congoleum floors, to the landscaped backyard with a flagstone walkway, this home offers great appeal.Parking for one vehicle on driveway with overflow parking nearby. MLS 12608851

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CHECK THIS OUT! Here is a beautiful 3 bedroom ,Two Storey Home that is just waiting for an active family. The home boosts Cathedral Ceilings in the Solarium Spa Room which also features a gas fireplace. Main floor offers an open concept living room dining room that leads into a bright kitchen.

Private lot backs unto park. MLS 12608689 $295,000

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LISTINGS As of November 30, 2012, there were 2,062 Active Listings in the Kingston area, of which 1,274 were Residential properties. Total Active Listings are down 6.5% from October and up 7.8% from 1,913 this time last year.

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MONTH NOVEMBER 2012 Price Range Sales % of Total Sold YTD % of Total Sold YTD 2011 0-100K 10 5.1% 87 2.9% 99 100K-200K 34 17.2% 529 17.7% 640 200K-260K 64 32.3% 882 29.6% 837 260K-320K 40 20.2% 714 23.9% 640 320K-400K 25 12.6% 423 14.2% 355 PRESIDENTS COMMENTS 400K-500K 9 4.5% 209 7.0% 167 Al Sytsma ViewAsOur Edition of EMC Real Estate at www.emckingston.ca the FallVirtual Market drawsPaper to 500K-750K 12 6.1% 113 3.8% 89 KAREA President a close, housing sales begin to Sunday 0.7% 2-4 Sunday 12:30-12:45 Sunday 2-4 750K-1M 4 2.0% 22 18 trail off, as was evidenced by November results. For the first time SALES 5004 Fox Run Place 646 Braeside 19 Riverside Drive 1M + 0 0.0% 5 0.2% 10 Total Sales for Novem- since January, monthly sales were Ryan Power, Broker Pierre Nadeau, Broker Hilary McKenna, Brokerbelow the 200 level. InterestingTOTAL 198 2984 2855 ber was 198 units, a 13.9%

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Hometown Realty,and 613-389-2111 ly, our 12 month average price decline from October, continues to climb for the eighth $949,000 MLS basically at par with No-11602085 vember last year when 202 month in a row, sitting now at units were sold. Year-to- $279,593, a 3.6% increase over Sunday 2-4 Date results continue to last year. As with last month, av396 erage price increases were again outpace the Honeywood same period last Ave impacted by the unusually high year.JeffTotal sales forSales Janu-Representative McKenna, number of sales between $400K ary Hometown to NovemberRealty, this year 613-389-2111 are 2984 which represents a - $1M. With historic December $479,900 sales in the 120 - 150 range, to4.5% increase over theMLS same11601539 period in 2011. The aver- tal sales for 2012 are expected to surpass 31002-4 units, and there is a age Saturday price of homes sold & in Sunday 1-4 good chance that our 12 month November was $280,449, 3683 B Yarker Road while the 12 Month aver- average house price will exceed Marshall, Broker age Sean price increased over the the $280,000 level. Best wishes Kingston Homes Realty for 613-548-3300 a Merry Christmas, and a previous 12 month period healthy, happy and prosperous by 3.6%, from $269,861 to $468,800 MLS new year! Contact one of our $279,593.

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Sunday ics and Standards of Business Al Sytsma, 2012 President, 1159 Wheathill Kingston & Area Real Estate Practice. KAREA members Pierre Nadeau, Association is availableBroker for fur- are licensed by the Real Estate Nadeau ther commentRealty, or local 613-507-4444 statistics Council of Ontario (RECO).

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ABOUT KAREA (The Sunday 1:30-1:45 ing, knowledge and experience Kingston & Area Real Estate and can provide the information 676 Chadwick Association) Incorporated over required to meet your real estate Nadeau, Brokert needs. For more information, 50Pierre years ago as a not-for-profi organization, KAREA repre- visit www.karea.ca.

Nadeau Realty, 613-507-4444 The jurisdictional area of the sents over 550 real estate professionals who are also members KAREA includes the County 2-2:15 ofSunday the Canadian Real Estate of Frontenac (Kingston, North Association (CREA) and the Frontenac Township, Central 149 Kidd Drive Ontario Estate AssociaPierreReal Nadeau, Broker Frontenac Township, South

Remax Realty Concepts Corp 613-531-2231 $454,900 11600941 dian Real Estate Association Frontenac TownshipMLS & Fron-

tenac Islands Township), the (CREA) and identify real County of Lennox Sunday 2-4 and Add- estate professionals who are ington (Greater Napanee, Stone members of CREA. Used un3397 Hwy 38 Mills Township, Addington der license.

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Sunday 2-4 ley’s Bay) and all incorporat- In providing this information, ed villages, towns and cities the Kingston and Area Real 1508 Sierra Ave within the same geographic Estate Association assumes Tony Chard, Broker no responsibility or liability. area.

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What a realtor offers

A Realtor’s expertise and experience are invaluable and can guide you through the details of the complicated buying or selling process. His or her knowledge of the housing market can help you make the best possible choice. Realtors are extremely dedicated individuals whose professional obligation is to serve the best interests of their clients.

Rigorous training and high standards are not the only things that make a Realtor so valuable his or her expertise extends into every aspect of home ownership. Realtors know how best to sell or buy a home, and their intimate knowledge of the real estate market will ensure that you get the best price possible.

They will gladly clarify any legal terminology or government regulations for you.

Realtors are uniquely qualified to serve your home ownership needs, and it takes a lot for these individuals to become real estate profession- For sellers, Realtors develop a marketing plan that can include scheduling als. open houses, placing advertising if desired and listing your property. They can pre screen buyers so that only those who are truly interested and qualified Before receiving a real estate license in Ontario, an individual must go view your home. through an intensive educational process developed by OREA on behalf of the Real Estate Council of Ontario. But that’s only the beginning. When it comes time to negotiate a price, a Realtor can act as a mediator beDuring the first two years of practice, registrants are required to suc- tween you and the buyer. This will allow you to remain at ‘arm’s length’ durcessfully complete three additional courses as part of their articling ing the often stressful negotiation process. Assistance in evaluating financing with an experienced broker. In addition, all registrants must continue options and mortgage rates is also yours for the asking. But a Realtor not only to attend courses throughout their careers in order to maintain their helps you to buy or sell a home. He or she can also provide you with a list of registration. lenders, lawyers, mortgage brokers and other professionals whose expertise you may need to complete a real estate transaction. When you work with a In order to be called a “Realtor,” a licensed real estate professional must Realtor, you’re working with a professional who has a strong commitment to become a member of a local real estate board as well as the Canadian quality education, ongoing training and top-notch customer service.

Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). When you work with a Realtor, you can expect strict adherence Your REALTOR® will work hard to determine exactly what you want in a home, to provincial law as well as to a national code of ethics ensuring you’ll and will go to extraordinary lengths to meet your needs. You can expect a receive the highest level of service, honesty and integrity. In fact, Real- high level of service and a strong sense of loyalty. In fact, a large proportion of tors are governed by the legal concept of “agency”. An agent is legally homeowners use the same Realtor for each new house they purchase because obligated to look after the best interests of the person he or she repre- of the relationship that they have developed. Before you take that big step of sents. The agent must be loyal to that person. buying or selling your home, enlist the services of a Realtor.

This article is provided by local REALTORS® and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.

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When I first met with Pierre to hear about his vision on creating a real estate team, I was inspired! It has been four years since joining the “team” and I have never looked back. Before that time, I loved my job, loved the people, loved the networking, and I took great satisfaction in every deal completed but... I was at a point that even though I loved what I did, the question was could I really make it in such a competitive field? I couldn’t jump on every opportunity as ad deadlines had to be met, paperwork completed, working too hard to find open houses etc and my window of possible lead generation was small if not completely nil.

I may have had to leave a business that I enjoyed. Joining Pierre’s team has made it possible to keep all the items I love about Real Estate, but make money at it too... the window of lead to create deals from are increased tenfold if not more with his system... the support network is incredible and I can now spend more time with my clients and create lasting relationships. It doesn’t stop there either as it also benefits my home life... I get more quality time with my family and friends... I can take

actual holidays! Today I can actually say I can have it all and the opportunities are endless for more! - Christina Lawson After ten years in the business I was ready for a change. Leaving a giant corporate smaller office for a smaller, more intimate, boutique-style space just made sense. The personal benefits, as well as professional benefits I have gained from the move have been life-changing. Unparalleled support from one of the best administrative teams in the industry means you have MORE TIME to spend with your clients, and MORE TIME to spend on YOUR LIFE. The team environment is something I personally thrive in, especially when you’re included in a group of like-minded individuals, who are positive, and see the bigger picture in this business. Refreshing in a career that is everchanging. So step out of your cave and into the new millennium... you owe it to yourself, and your business to see what Pierre and his company are offering. - Sherri Cox Joining Pierre Nadeau’s team is something that I should have done years ago. Prior

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