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KDH IN OTTAWA The Kemptville District Hospital will operate a new health centre in Barrhaven to help improve wait times. 2
OTTAWA KENNEL CLUB The Ottawa Kennel Club held their 44th annual Show of Shows on Nov. 21 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. 7
OSGOODE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS Osgoode Township High School Panthers enjoy fine play in varsity action against Longfields. 14
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North Grenville charts business course for the future JOSEPH MORIN
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North Grenville now has a roadmap for economic growth. The municipality has released their recently finished Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) report. The project has been ongoing for the past year and was designed to give North Grenville residents and businesses a better idea of how to encourage growth and maintain stability of local business. The project was a partnership between the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce and the municipality. “This is a fantastic first step,” said the BR&E coordinator Terri Devine. The report serves as a detailed blueprint showing the municipality and businesses what they have to
do to move forward. The project called for volunteers to visit with 80 different businesses in North Grenville and get answers to the question of how to ensure economic growth and strength. The program is community based and volunteer driven. “It really solidified our partnerships with the business community,” said Devine. Wendy Chapman is the CEO of the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce. “Responses from the survey noted that business looked to the Municipality and the Chamber to collaborate more. The Chamber supports the municipality’s review of responses based on their role and the Chamber’s role in the Community.” she said. ROAD MAP see page 12
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There will be an additional 270 square metres for specialists. “It’s as close to a hospital as you get without the beds,” Goodfellow said. Goodfellow estimates that 30,000 people will use the urgent care centre annually, removing 20 per cent of the volume from the Queensway Carleton Hospital and 10 per from Kemptville. Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder was on hand for the announcement and noted that she had surgery in Kemptville last March. She said she was appreciative of the care she received before and after the appointment and hopes the new centre can mirror that support. “That’s small town and Barrhaven is very much like that as well,” she said. “We’re a community that’s part of a larger city but we very much building a sustainable community here. This is another piece that’s so important.” The centre will house 20 family and emergency room doctors, providing family health care, diagnostic and urgent care to families in one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. Although financial details were not provided – other than the $5 million for internal fixtures – the medical centre will be built on leased space, reducing the upfront costs, Goodfellow said. The province normally funds the bricks and mortar, but Goodfellow said this one is not provincially funded. He added this facility will be paid for through Ontario Health Insurance Plan reimbursements.
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The 2010 municipal election in North Grenville returned all of the previous council members with the exception of ten-year council veteran and North Grenville Mayor Bill Gooch. The mayor’s chair at the North Grenville council chamber was taken over by Dave Gordon. In his final speech from the council chambers the former mayor highlighted his time working with the council, stating, “I have been extremely fortunate to work with an excellent group of people comprising this and previous council. There has never been, nor can there ever be a “boss� in this chair. Bottom line is the mayor has one vote the same as any member of council and no member has any greater authority than another.� Gooch was candid about how he felt he had been negatively portrayed during the election by his critics. “The suggestion that I have been in “bed� in a financial way with developers and in the sale of land for a new library is particularly hurtful to my wife and myself.� Gooch used the occasion of the last formal council meeting on Monday, November 22 to offer advice to mayor elect Dave Gordon. He mentioned several projects that will be coming to fruition in the weeks and months to come and asked the new mayor to make sure to follow through with the projects already underway such as the Prostate Ride for Cancer this spring and the return of the North Grenville flag from The Afghanistan. The flag has been flying over the military base in Kandahar. He insisted that the new council and mayor follow through with North Grenville Library’s financing plan bylaw,
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3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Following Council Meeting adjournm ent to 9:30 pm • Monday, December 20 th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm • Wednesday, December 22 n d 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm All m eetings are open to the public and will take place in the Com m ittee Room , North Grenville Municipal Centre. W INTER PARKING REGULATIONS Please be advised that parking on M unicipal roads is prohibited between 11:00 p.m . and 8:00 a.m . from Novem ber 15th to April 15th . A vehicle which is parked in a m anner interfering with snow clearing or rem oval operations m ay be issued a ticket and/or rem oved at the owner’s expense at any tim e. Please note that parking in any Municipal owned parking lot is prohibited between 11:00 p.m . and 7:00 a.m . all year round.
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Bill Gooch bids farewell to North Grenville after after 10 years on council.
“For me, the hurt has passed and in its place there is anger and frustration over the amount of misinformation circulated throughout the community during the campaign.�
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Kemptville Advance - DECEMBER 02, 2010
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Real violence real people
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The media experts keep telling us that our sensitivity to violence has been affected by exposure to violence in the movies we watch and in books that we read. That idea feels like a perfectly sound conclusion based on what we are used to. The problem is that real violence is not interesting, fascinating or pretty at all. For example the Ottawa Police video of a women been forcibly strip searched is more terrifying than scintillating. The same can be said of the amateur videos anyone can find on the internet of real people being caught up in civil unrest in far away countries. The Rodney King video is the same kind of thing. It is not pleasant to watch and makes you wonder how the movie makers are able to recreate their movie violence in a way that makes the images in the movie entertaining. If the audience senses that the violence is too real, the movie fails. Perhaps evolution has given us a special filter that reacts to real violence in a different way than contrived violence. There is little to see in these real videos of conflict that is anything but ugly. The issue of how we view the police as a result of the forced strip search video takes a backseat to the absurdity of the moment. The reality of policing goes far beyond the theatrics of television and movies. The disintegration of social values is not pretty nor is it entertaining. If anything, it is sad and discouraging. So many people seemed to have been caught by surprise by the search video. The good part is that they have little or no experience with breaking the law and therefore dealing with police. The bad part is that the video makes all law enforcement look bad when in reality the bad apples, if any, are few and very far between. Hopefully the story of the strip search will end in some kind of resolution for both sides. In the meantime, we should appreciate not having to live in a world where the kind of violence we have seen as the norm.
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Santa’s stepping out of the workshop early this year, and he’s coming to town. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast, provided by B&H and Brewed Awakenings, music, and silent auction. Enjoy all of this with jolly old St. Nick and the North Grenville Cooperative Pre-School and Learning Centre on Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The breakfast will be at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Admission is $7 for anyone over 12 years of age, $5 for those 12 and under, and children age two and under get in free. Although this is a non-profit organization, the proceeds from this event will go in support of the academic programs, providing great opportunities for preschool and school aged children.
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Lessons learned from unlikely places Life is unpredictable and in the end more funny than sad. Every now and again something will happen that teaches us a lesson in the most kindest of ways. Have you ever wondered where all of those short cautionary tales come from that can be useful in getting through life. Sayings like: A stitch in time, saves nine or A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush or how about Better late than never. This weekend I was determined to get the best picture ever of the VIA Rail Christmas train as it chugged through Winchester, on its way to Smiths Falls. The estimated time of arrival was 6 p.m. on Saturday night. I had fresh batteries for the camera and spare ones in my pocket. Plan for the best but be prepared for the worst was my motto. I made it to Winchester at around 5:45 p.m. Better to be safe than sorry I thought. The parking lot in front of the Parrish and Heimbecker feed mill was empty when I arrived. The stars were coming out one at a time and it was not as cold as it could
JOSEPH MORIN have been. I was in position, peering down a darkened track. Cars arrived one by one taking up a place in the parking lot. It was filled with people waiting to see the Christmas Train. As 6 p.m. came and went, people got out of their warm cars and walked up to the railway track and tried to spot the train. Children played in the meager snow banks beside the parking lot. The darkness was complete, you could taste the anticipation, 6:30 p.m. came and went people chatted and talked. It was 7 p.m. still no one was leaving. The gates at the road suddenly came down and we all held our breath. A train came from the opposite direction blowing its horn and rumbling east. Finally one fellow called out to the rest of us. He said he could see the train. We all stepped closer to the Vice-President & Regional Publisher Chris McWebb chris.mcwebb@metroland.com Regional General Manager John Willems john.willems@metroland.com
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tracks and finally we could see a light brighter than all the rest. In seconds the light was the size of a small sun and the train engineer gave a blast on his horn. Everyone grabbed their cameras, checked that the batteries were still good and got ready for that special picture. The train came closer. Finally our perspective changed and we all could see the sides of the train as the track curved towards us. Looking through the view finder it was easy to see what was coming. The train was just a few meters away from the crowd who were bunched together along the track. With a roar the train was beside us and then gone. Pictures later showed a Christmas like blurr. The crowd was silent as the train rumbled out of sight. The moment gave me a opportunity to think, The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Thank you Robert Burns. I did not get the picture but I had a lot of fun.
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Keeping in touch with residents has never been more important with members of federal and provincial governments. Leeds - Grenville MPP Steve Clark will be opening an office in Kemptville in Early December. During the provincial by-election last March, Clark had promised voters that he would find ways to keep connected to all the parts of Leeds-Grenville. In a press release announcing his office opening in Kemptville and in Prescott he said, “In such a large riding, I recognize it’s not always possible for everyone who needs assistance from my office to travel to Brockville,� he said, adding, “that is why I’ve held constituency days in 11 communities since my election where I have personally had the chance to speak to dozens of residents.� Clark said that making his staff available in Kemptville and Prescott one day each week was an important step in improving his service to residents. Lynn Campbell, Clark’s constituency assistant will be looking after Clark’s office at the North Grenville Community Centre each Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. She will also man Clark’s Prescott office from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. The office opened on Wednesday Dec. 1. “Lynn has been helping residents of Leeds-Grenville with issues involving the provincial government for more than 15 years,� said Clark. “She knows the system, has great contacts and is ready to assist people with questions about Family Responsibility, birth certificates, driver’s licenses and anything else to do with the provincial government.� Clark is hoping that the offices will give residents an opportunity to let him know how the provincial government is doing. He feels the feedback will help him do a better job serving the riding. There are plans to open another two offices in North and South Leeds in the New Year. Clark’s constituency offices in Brockville remains open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office number there is 613-342-9552 or toll free at 1-800-267-4408. Emails may be sent to info@ steveclarkmpp.com.
Glenn Brooks expresses regrets as he says goodbye to politics LAURA MUELLER
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A candid goodbye speech from ousted Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Glenn Brooks revealed the regrets the longtime politician has held over his political career. Brooks said his calling to local politics is something he regrets because he was not around when his three children were growing up. “That’s the sacrifice. If I had to make it again, I wouldn’t make it, quite frankly,� he said. “You can’t reclaim those years.� At the same time, Brooks said he enjoyed the job because he liked representing his constituents. Brooks was ousted by councillorelect Scott Moffatt’s 52.64 per cent win. Brooks came in second with 26.48 per cent of the vote. In the 2006 election, Moffatt finished in second, nearly 14 per cent behind Brooks. Brooks and nine of his fellow councillors who are also moving on were honoured during the final meeting of this council’s term on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Unlike the other outgoing councillors, who all received photographs of a landmark in their wards, Brooks was honoured by having a tree planted in his name at the Experimental Farm. Brooks entered local politics in 1976, when he was elected to Rideau Township council in 1977 and served as the township’s mayor for nine years. He was also Rideau’s representative on the council of the former Regional
Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton “And to you, Mr. Mayor, it is never too He had already served in municipal late to do it right, to get it right.� politics for 22 years when he was electBrooks also wished his successor, ed to the new City of Ottawa council Moffat, “every success.“I know he will in 2000. need your help, just as I needed your With such a lengthy career in mu- help,� Brooks said. nicipal politics, Brooks said he has Before entering politics, Brooks seen the rural areas and the urban also worked as a teacher and princiand suburban areas of Ottawa come pal for 33 years, and farmed for about closer together over the years. Brooks a decade. said Ottawa is a great city, but it has an opportunity to be greater. “That will only happen if you and I and everyone in the city start to look at the big picture,� he said. “We have a golden opportunity to become the 1',!# best city in Canada, if In 3 Easy Steps... not North America.�The current council has made MAKE YOUR “tremendous contribuCOMMERCIAL QUALITY tions� to that growth, and WINES AT OUR PLACE despite a few bumps in the for as per batch little as (yields 29 btls) road, the current council can be credited with many OR accomplishments. Save even more & Make Your Own Beer He thanked city staff & Wine at Home members for their profes435 Moodie Drive, Bells Corners 613-721-9945 sionalism, even when he 957 Gladstone Ave. W., Ottawa 613-722-9945 disagreed with them. He 2030 Lanthier Drive, Orleans 613-590-9946 said he has led a “charmed ABC>I@LTFKBP @LJ life� because he received a 414543 lot of support from many 428064-47-10 people – from staff to family members. One of Brooks’ final remarks was a piece of parting advice to outgoing Mayor Larry O’Brien:
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PARTNERS AND TENANTS WANTED As part of our ongoing mission to Build Healthier Communities the Kemptville Hospital is expanding its health and social services mall. This is an invitation to health and social service providers in either the public or private sector to join the growing number of services located at this service hub. The to be developed space will included direct client service areas, administrative space as well as the potential for shared common areas. The Kemptville area is among the fastest growing set of communities in Eastern Ontario The Kemptville Health and Social Services Complex, including the newly redeveloped Kemptville Hospital is the service hub for these communities.
THE RAYMOND JACQUES AWARD Darien Wrona is this year’s winner of the Raymond Jacques Award. This special award is for her outstanding track and field achievements. It is named in honour of Raymond Jacques, a student from Merrickville Public School who tragically passed away 22 years ago.
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Christmas with The Salvation Army
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in North Grenville, Osgoode, Manotick and Winchester. Watch for the annual Christmas Appeal letter in your mailbox once again. These programs reach out to people all year round. Teen MOPS (Mothers of Pre Schoolers), the Snowsuit Fund, Life Skills Training and the Food Bank are just a small sample of what The Salvation Army is doing in this community. Perhaps you might consider donating on behalf of a loved one in lieu of a traditional Christmas gift. There are lovely Christmas cards that you can send to let your loved ones know that their gift will enable us to offer life-changing services all year round. To get involved in The Salvation Army’s Christmas efforts, contact Melanie McElhinney at 613-258-3583, or by email: melm@ kemptvillesalvationarmy.org. Students can put their volunteer hours toward high school volunteer hours! Donations for the Hampers or Angel Tree gifts can be dropped off at the Christmas Depot at the old Fire Hall between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.)
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Christmas is the season for giving. Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer at the Kemptville Mall is holding their annual Extra Helping Holiday Food Drive from Nov. 26 to Dec. 16. “It’s something we like to do each year,” said Steve Jonsson owner of the grocery store. The store has partnered with the House of Lazarus to help them address hunger in the community. “The season is an important time of year for food banks to replenish their food reserves,” said Jonsson. The store is asking their customers to donate non-perishable food and funds if possible at the checkout. “We work very hard to help as many as we can in our community,’ he said. The food drive is part of a national bi-annual food drive that involves Loblaw corporate and participating stores from across Canada. In 2009 customers and employees helped to raise more than $1 million in donations and one million pounds of food for food banks across the country. Loblaw hopes to raise $1.35 million this year along with 1.2 million pounds of food. All of the food donations dropped off at Jonsson Your Independent Grocer will go
to the House of Lazarus and the lion’s share of funds will go there as well. Left over funding will be shared with other food banks throughout the country. Each year Steve and his staff donate an enormous amount of time and energy to their community. More than $60,000 in merchandise and funds find their way from Jonsson’s to the North Grenville community. “We always try to do what we can,” said Steve. Winter and summer the store turns over a spot in its lobby to community groups looking for community help. “You cannot do something for everyone but you have to try,” said Jonsson. The House of Lazarus has sent out a list of the most needed perishables. They include peanut butter, baby food, canned fruits and vegetables, canned fish or meat and beans. Other needed items include milk, pasta and sauce, rice, whole grain cereals and aseptic packaged powder or canned milk. “In our store you may note our Extra helping logo featured on our shelves in a variety of aisles” said Jonsson. The idea is to help those store customers who want to donate food to the House of Lazarus find the most needed items as they do their regular grocery shopping.
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As the temperature plummets, the crisp morning air reminds us that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas is a time when our thoughts turn to those who are less fortunate in our community. Last Christmas, in partnership with local businesses and an army of volunteers, The Salvation provided 106 families (or 322 people) with Christmas Hampers. This provides food, personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, and a grocery gift certificate for people to purchase Christmas goodies. All goods and monies raised go directly to helping families in the North Grenville region. Watch for the Angel Trees at Giant Tiger, Jonsson’s Independent Grocer and the TSC Stores By choosing an Angel Tree gift tag, you can fulfill the Christmas wish of a child whose family has requested assistance and provided detailed information about their child’s hopes. The deadline to deliver toys to the Christmas Depot in time for Christmas is December 14. As you rush through your own Christmas preparations, you will also notice Christmas Kettles in area grocery stores
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The North Grenville Municipal Centre was host to the Ottawa Kennel Club for three days on the weekend of Nov. 21. The sanctioned show has been held in Kemptville for the past five years. The municipality and the Ottawa Kennel Club have enjoyed a long-standing partnership. Over 1,200 dogs representing 100 breeds from around the country were at the show. There were two male judges from Argentina and one female judge from Mexico. The competition featured three all-breed shows each day. On Saturday evening, the club held the 44th Show of Shows. This show is an invitational one featuring those dogs who have
won at least one best in show in Canada in the past year. The annual weekend event is an opportunity for breeders to see if their particular dog has stayed true to the original breeding description. The show chair, Bill Osborne spent his weekend at the centre. He said the arena was a great place for the show and all of the participants enjoy coming to Kemptville each year. “We knew we would be here for a while so we made an investment,” he said. The partnership between the municipality and the club saw the club invest $20,000 in special padding to cover the ice during hockey season. The dog breeding industry is a serious one. One of the handlers at the show is William Al-
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William Alexander and Keefer in the ring.
A CALL FOR COMMUNITY FUNDING APPLICATIONS The Criminal Court Community Fund has been established to assist community partners in their efforts to support children, youth and families in Leeds-Grenville. Criminal Court Community funding is available to support projects that meet the objectives and criteria for the fund. These include: • To contribute to the prevention of youth crime by addressing root causes • To build collaborative community responses to issues impacting children, youth and their families • To develop community responses that have impact beyond the duration of the project Information regarding application criteria is listed on the application form. Criminal Court Community Fund applications may be obtained from: www.everykid.on.ca or by calling (613)342-2917 Applications will be accepted only from non-profit or publicly funded agencies/programs. Completed applications are to be submitted by:
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exander from Milton Ontario. His job is to make sure the dogs in his charge know how to behave in the judging ring. He also looks after ensuring that they are at their best, “I have been doing this since I was a kid,” he said as
he made his way to the ring with his current entry.” The dog Alexander was working with at the show was a beautiful Afghan hound named Keefer. He is a Canadian-American champion and one of the top dogs in
the country. His other name is Mijkelh Sikanni of Procyan. To the judges and his owner Keefer looked like a very every inch the champion standing with Alexander in the ring. Watching from the sidelines was Keefer’s
owner Sherril Wallack. “He loves dog shows,” she said. “He is a happy dog he loves doing anything,” she added. At the same time, she said that he was to her and her family also a great family dog that was loved.
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2010 Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade in Partnership with North Grenville Chamber of Commerce Big success!
Thank you to J.J. Clarke of CTV-Ottawa for being this year’s Parade Marshal. The Parade spectators will be growing along with our Growing Community, which was evident at this year’s event. The largest Crowds, to date.
& Thank you Santa for visiting North Grenville!!! NG Chamber Partnered with 1000 Island Region Workforce Development Board Presents A “Social Media” & How it Can Help Grow Your Business Workshop
Event Postponed Until January 2011 Open to All at Chamber Member Rates $57 Watch for New Date, Time, Location Check the Chamber’s website Register for Chamber Events on-line www.northgrenvillechamber.com
Not presently a Member of the Chamber, looking to Return to the Chamber… Contact Us today! There are many Services & Benefits of Membership. Your Membership is an Investment in your Community! 613-258-4838 Check the Chamber’s website for Chamber News and Business News at www.northgrenvillechamber.com; keeping you up-to-date on the latest in Ontario Chamber of Commerce News, local business, CRA and Provincial legislation News; keeping you informed about what you need to know when owning and operating a business provincially and nationally. Watch the website and the Chamber e-News for upcoming Chamber networking and education events!
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Thank You’s from the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade In Partnership with the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce Held Sat. Nov. 20, 2010 1PM. J.J. Clarke from CTV - Ottawa, Parade Marshal, HOLY CROSS - Father Shim, OPP - Kemptville Detachment, Harry Pratt, MC , Kemptville EMC & Kemptville Advance, TV COGECO & Valley Productions, BIA/CIBC - Elves - Old Town Businesses, Mun. of NG Public Works, Leah Finley - Kemptville Campus & Chartwells Catering, Jonsson’s Independent Grocer, B. & H. Grocer, Jim Perry Motors, Community Living North Grenville, Float Registrants, Float Judges, “Any and All Volunteers”, Kemptville Fire Department, please note it is our intention to include you all, Kinsmen Volunteers, Residents and Visitors Who Lined the Streets… That’s what makes the Entire Event a Huge Success!
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Dr. Amin Kassam, a neurosurgeon trained at the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa, is a pioneer of the Expanded Endonasal Approach (EEA), which uses nostrils as portals to access tumors in the brain and skull base, rather than a surgical opening at the top of the skull.
Ottawa, November 23, 2010 I had a grade 8 home room classmate named Chris. He was cool. He got good grades. He excelled at every sport. He was close friends with my secret “crush”. He intimidated me in every way, and I got to know him only from a distance. Until, one day, I learned that he would be away for a while because he had a mass growing in his brain. I was terrified – if it could happen to him, it could happen to me. Thankfully, after not too long, he came back. The growth had been benign.
Last month, teaming up with Ottawa Hospital ear-nose-and-throat surgeon Dr. Martin Corsten, Dr. Kassam successfully removed a tumour that had rooted itself behind the eye of patient Marion Fitzgerald, through her nostrils. Instead of the long recovery and pain management required in a traditional procedure, Marion took Tylenol with codeine to relieve a headache she had afterwards.
When we finally spoke, he told me his fear of having a malignant tumour, and how painful it would have been to be operated on through an opening in his skull. The thought made me wince.
While there is nothing routine about EEA surgery – or other techniques that use natural openings as portals to the rest of the body – the new approach begs an important question: how did God, or nature, actually intend for our ears, noses and mouths to be used?
It’s a technique still used for some forms of surgery. Other procedures, just as scary and invasive, permeate hospitals around the world. Pain is still part and parcel of medical treatment.
Nicolas Ruszkowski is VP Communications and Outreach at The Ottawa Hospital. Each week, he will share behind-the-scenes insight from the hospital. E-mail him at nruszkowski@toh.on.ca
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we got it on him in a fashion that would not soon be undone. Special to the Advance Steve groaned. And grunted. We had had our new Suffolk And belched. He was growing ram Steve for one week. It was impatient of this game already. time to set him free amongst We opened the gate and the ladies. But first we had pushed him out into the neighto collect all the lambs that bouring room, only to discover would soon be going to marthat the last round bale of hay I ket. opened had unrolled and hung I got called in to work Sundown in front of us, blocking day afternoon but – wonder our path. Together we pushed The Accidental Steve out through the curtain of wonders – the farm work waited for me until I returned. of hay and toward the open Farmwife After Sunday dinner (and sevbarn door. Outside, it was dark. Diana Fisher eral glasses of full-bodied red There wasn’t a yard lamp or wine), the Farmer and I headmoonlight to brighten his path. ed to the barn where our flock He didn’t know what was out was barricaded. Our intention was to sort there. I could tell he was scared. sheep. Why we decided to turn Steve out at The ewes had to somehow be separated night, I don’t know. In hindsight, it wasn’t from the flock and ushered out the door, the greatest idea. For the next hour, Steve while the lambs were retained inside the tried to cozy up to the ewes who were outbarn. This proved to be no easy task. The side the barn. They liked the smell of him ewes were not going willingly into that but they weren’t too sure about his unique dark night. The Farmer decided to start black face or his jingling collar bell. He pulling them by the hind leg, backwards. was still running around after them when He started with the largest ewes, stalking we stumbled back to the house to bed. It them as they munched hay, then grabbing was 10 p.m. at the knobby little sticks that held up The next morning, Steve was nowhere their girth. Once, twice and three times to be found. He had obviously tried to he was tossed into the hay by the biggest get back into the shelter of the barn, ewes. I couldn’t help laughing. The sheep because the gate to the lambs’ pen was were taking advantage of his exhaustion open and all of our captives had been set and slight impairment. I decided to help. free. Before and after work the Farmer I found that if you grabbed both hind searched for the lost ram, listening for legs at the same time, the sheep would sim- the jingling of his collar bell. We couldn’t ply run backwards to help you out, sort of imagine Steve would head for the bushes, in a reverse wheelbarrow game. It worked as sheep are afraid of the dark unknown quite effectively, until I started laughing of wooded areas. We assumed he was in and got myself off balance. Then I too got the cornfield or down in the meadow, but tossed into the dirt. Finally all the ewes we couldn’t find him. Finally the Farmer were outside and the lambs were happily called our neighbour, who also had sheep. trapped in the barn, with a fresh load of Sure enough, for the past day, he had been hay and water. We went out to see Steve. I hosting Steve. shooed the ram into the alley between the Now our Suffolk ram is back in the pens and helped the Farmer to hold him barn where he wants to be, and he has there. some new roommates. The Farmer put While we held Steve up against the gate some ewes in there with him, and hopewith our legs, the Farmer fastened a fresh fully they will become better acquainted blue cube of chalk to the ram’s halter. with each other. “I can never remember how these After a while those ewes will switch things go on,” he muttered as he strug- places with another lot, until the whole gled to connect the clasps around Steve’s flock has visited with Steve. barrel chest. For the next ten minutes we Hopefully by the time we let him out held Steve tight as we tried different buck- again, he will have grown so fond of his ling combinations with the halter. Finally ladies that he will not want to leave.
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We will be collaborating where possible and recognizing whose role best services responses in general, without duplication of services,” said Chapman. The last Business and Retention and Expansion program came through North Grenville back in 1999 over ten years ago. The result has been the successful start at revitalizating Old Town Kemptville, the development of a signage strategy and an increase in availability of serviced commercial land. The finished BR&E survey details how, in general, North Grenville has a healthy and growing business sector. The survey stated that 85 per cent of businesses surveyed take part in local events and festivals and contribute financially to these various events. The business community believes that the key services provided in North Grenville are in great shape. That included schools, the hospital, fire services and the O.P.P.. The survey found that 65 per cent of business sales were coming from the local North Grenville market. The survey found that there were over 40 businesses in the area who wanted to expand or relocate in North Grenville over the next 3 years. The potential is very real for the arrival in North Grenville of 124 jobs. Answers to questions highlighted information about what business was wanting to do in the future. Forty-three per cent of businesses survey said that they had every intention of staying the same and
remaining in North Grenville. Seventeen percent said they were thinking about relocating. Forty-three percent had plans to expand and three percent were planning to close. Of the 17 per cent who said they needed to relocate, three quarters were relocating within North Grenville. The reason for relocating was the need for better facilities to work from. Four other business who had plans to relocate outside North Grenville said that they had no choice and two businesses that were planning to close were doing so because their owners had planned to retire. There were four main areas highlighted in the survey. They are, improving community marketing and tourism. Upgrading the roadways and finding ways to relieve traffic congestion. Provide competitive advantages to businesses and decrease energy costs as the municipality works towards going green. The top four identified actions in the Kemptville downtown core were: Continuing the beautification process, provide more joint marketing and advertising programs for members, Create better signage an increase the amount of parking in the downtown area and actively recruit more businesses. A key discovery of the survey was that while many people were aware of how the municipality was trying to stay on top of its economic development, they were not always aware of what progress had been made and what the community goals were.
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Kemptville 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continue to improve Brock Plouffe scored his eleventh of the season. Picking up assists on the goal were Michael Rowbotham and Alex Brenton. Gloucester broke the shutout by scoring a power play goal in the second period, bringing the score to 3-1. The third period was scoreless and the win went to Kemptville. 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goalie, Keinan Brown, faced 39 shots for his first victory in Kemptville and was named the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second star. Kemptvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Clark was named the games first star and Brock
Plouffe got the nod for third star. The team has picked up at least one point in each of its last four games. Coach Pat Malloy stated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is starting to play good hockey consistently and buying into the concept of playing within our structure. Our new additions are giving us important contributions and allowing us to focus on being active in the playoff race.â&#x20AC;? The 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next three games will be tough ones. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Kemptville will be in Nepean to take on the Raiders. On Friday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 5, the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have a home and home series with the rival Brockville Braves. Game time on Sunday, Dec 5, is at 7:00 p.m. Come check out some possible future NHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers.
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This weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; action had the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing two games at home. Their opponents were the Cumberland Grads and the Gloucester Rangers. On Friday, the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announced a trade between Kemptville and Gloucester. The 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have sent Ethan Allard of Petawawa and Brendan Rouselle of Stittsville to the Gloucester Rangers in exchange for Brock Plouffe of Nepean and Dylan Brake from Newfoundland. Both new players were in the lineup for Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. Also added to the team were goaltender Keinan Brown from Whitby and Brett Jackson of Brockville who played several games as an affiliated player. Also on Friday, Nov. 26, the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced the roster for Team East at the sixth annual CJHL Prospects Game. The 2010 CJHL Prospects Games will be played on December 7-8 at Credit Union Place in Dauphin, Manitoba. The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase the top 40 NHL draft eligible players in the CJHL. Kemptville 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Hutton has been selected to participate in this game. This series is well attended by local hockey fans, NHL scouts, and representatives from Canadian and American colleges and universities. Congratulations Ben! On Nov. 26, the Cumberland Grads visited the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The Grads took a 1-0 lead to the dressing room at the end of the first period. In a fast second period the teams exchanged goals with Michael Rowbotham scoring his fifth of the season for Kemptville. Assists went to Pat Cameron and Brett Jackson. In the third, trailing 2-1, Alex Brenton tied the game with his team leading thirteenth goal of the season. This goal was scored with the extra attacker with just forty seconds left in the game. The goal was setup by Brock Plouffe and Jake Clark. Overtime did not determine a winner. The teams went to the shoot out. Cumberland prevailed, grabbing the victory with their fourth shooter. Mark Hough and Nick Duhn were named first and third stars respectively. The Grads goaltender was also named a star, stopping 38 of the 40 shots fired by Kemptville. On Sunday, Nov. 28, the Gloucester Rangers came to Kemptville. The Rangers, currently in second place in the Yzerman Division, were expected to provide tough opposition for the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The game featured the four players who were traded just two days earlier.
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Wednesday Nov. 24 was just one of those days where everything went their way. In the fifth end of Osgoode Township High School’s win over the Longfields-Davidson Heights Ravens in boys’ varsity curling action, the final stone
from Panthers skip Stewart Leslie looked like it might be a little light. But thanks to some excellent sweeping by Chris Fliesser and Michele Morris, the stone just caught the top of the 12foot, earning the Panthers four points. With three more in the sixth and final end, the Panthers
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would go onto with the game 141 at the Nepean Sportsplex. “Just because we’re by that much doesn’t mean you can ease off,” said Leslie, who was visibly excited that the shot in question worked out. “You may learn something from that shot.” Ravens coach Tessa Pyrez is hoping her team was able to learn something from the Panthers. Her Ravens – consisting of Thomas Morrison, Aaron Myers, Brent Thornton, and skip Cedric Alletson – are just beginning their curling careers. All four grew up playing hockey and have barely been playing D. Nugent-Bowman Photo their new sport for two weeks – Aaron Myers and Brent Thornton of Longfields-Davidson Heights beginning with a narrow 2-0 loss sweep a stone during their game against the Osgoode Township Panto the St. Pius X-Men on Nov. 9. thers on Nov. 24. “It’s good to get little tips,” Pyrez said, noting that the players’ balance would improve greatly to do too. While Leslie, Fliesser, stopped playing because of acain the coming weeks. “It’s cool,” Morris, and third Jessica Arm- demic reasons, meaning Morris added Myers, “we’re still learn- strong have all curled in various and Armstrong were left to play ing.” clubs in Metcalfe and Carp over with the boys. Despite the Panthers’ strong the last couple of years, this Although they’ve only been toplay so far this season – they season marks the first time that gether for a short while, they’re won their first National Capital they’ve played together on the experience and previous friendSecondary School Athletic As- same team. ships have made the new union a sociation game over the Earl Osgoode Township lost its positive one. “We do everything of March Lions 13-1 on Nov. 9 2010-11 girls’ team when one light-heartedly and do our best,” – they still have some learning member moved and another Fliesser said.
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ceremony for all the volunteers and individuals who helped with the building of the Spencerville Community Centre. The event will take place at the community centre which has become a central meeting place for residents. Presenting the awards will be former Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Mayor, Larry Dishaw. He will be presenting them to the families of those selected for the honour and to those in attendance. The Edwardsburgh-Cardinal community has enjoyed a great sporting tradition from hockey to figure skating to lacrosse. Those honoured include Barb Sayeau, who coached the girl’s minor soccer team for ten years. Clarence Barkley, for seven years coaching numerous levels of hockey teams as well as five years as president, vice president, and director of the Edwardsburgh Figure Skat-
ing Club. Lorne Bender, for her five years of volunteer work as president and vice president of the Edwardsburgh Figure Skating Club. Ruth Bass, for her six years as director and costume designer of the figure skating club. Bev Potvin, for her five years with the figure skating club as president, vice president, and a charter member of the committee. Last but not least is Gloria Purcell, who volunteered for the figure skating club for seven years as president, and vice president. She is a charter member of the club and was their host for their first group who held their inaugural meeting in her home back in 1972. In 1973 Gloria became the director of the club for the next four years, where she put much focus into selecting music for the club.
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It might seem as though the official start of the winter season is still a bit away, but with snow and ice having already made appearances in parts of the province many drivers are experiencing the hazards of winter driving. CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) would like to remind motorists that extra caution is needed.“Whether you’re on a holiday road trip or the daily commute to work, motorists must ensure that their vehicles are winter-ready and that they adjust their driving habits to reflect the change in the weather.” The safest strategy is to avoid driving in bad winter weather, but if you must
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head out be sure to check conditions before you leave. The following are a few tips from CAANEO: Clear off all snow from your vehicle’s • hood, roof, lights and windows. Make sure you have enough fuel, hav• ing your tank at least half full when you head out. Be aware of the hazard of black ice • in temperatures between +4 degrees C and -4 degrees C, where the road surface looks black and shiny. Leave sufficient braking room be• tween you and the vehicle in front of you. For longer driving distances, notify •
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someone of your intended destination and anticipated arrival time. Fill up with a windshield washer fluid in the -40 degrees C range and be sure to carry an extra jug in your vehicle. Do not use overdrive or cruise control in poor weather. When approaching the blue flashing light of a snowplow from behind, slow down and stay back. DO NOT pass a snowplow. When approaching a plow from the opposite direction, move as far away from the centre line as is safely possible. If you become stuck or stranded, do
not panic. Stay with your vehicle for safety and warmth and wait for help to arrive. If you have a cell phone with you and are in an area with service, call for help. Take care if you attempt to free your vehicle by dressing warmly, shoveling slowly and making sure to not overexert yourself. CAANEO recommends putting the following items in your vehicle to help prepare you for the unexpected: shovel, flashlight, first aid kit, blanket, booster cables, ice scraper and brush, matches and a “survival” candle placed in a deep can, winter gloves, and an emergency food pack.
Getting to know … Pascal Leclaire By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com Pascal Leclaire gets paid to stop the puck. But there is a whole lot more to the Ottawa Senators goaltender than what goes on between the pipes. Among other things, Leclaire is a wine enthusiast who took an off-season trip to Bordeaux, France, to see exactly what goes into making some of his favourite vintages. The Senators stopper is also a whiz in the kitchen who made a summer appearance on a television show featuring Ricardo, a popular Quebec chef. Leclaire took some time out to talk about two of his off-ice pas-
sions and the game he loves: Q: What is your favourite minor hockey memory? A: Playing in the peewee tournament in Quebec City. It was the year the Nordiques left town. Our team had the Canadiens jerseys on and we did the opening (game). There were about 15,000 people there and we all got booed. I was 12 years old and I remember that. It was fun to be a part of it. Q: If you weren’t a goalie, what position would you want to play? A: I started as a defenceman when I was a kid because my dad wanted me to learn how to skate. But I wouldn’t be playing in the
NHL if was still a defenceman. Q: Your all-time favourite hockey player? A: Patrick Roy. He’s an easy choice for a Montreal kid. Q: If you’re the person doing the cooking, what’s on the menu for dinner? A: I do a little bit of everything. I actually cook a lot at home. I enjoy cooking quite a bit. In the summer, we do a lot of barbecues. Me and my buddies, we eat a lot of meats. I’ve started making risottos, too. I like making them a lot. Q: What’s your favourite wine? A: Either a French Bordeaux or an Italian Barolo. One of those two. Q: What did you discover about wine when you went to Bordeaux over the summer? A: It was just a chance to meet the people who make it. What impressed me the most is all the attention they pay to the grape itself. They were explaining that when they make a nice wine, they pick one grape at a time by hand and if there’s a scratch on it, it goes into a second (level) batch of stuff. Q: What’s the best cooking tip you learned from Ricardo? A: We did a potato gratin and
I learned you have to keep an eye on it all the time. He likes to talk a lot and I’m the same way. We kept talking and the potatoes were starting to stick in the pan. It kind of looked bad. Q: Your favourite websites to visit? A: I subscribe to the Robert Parker site (www.erobertparker. com). He’s the guy who does all the wine tasting. Before I buy wine, I like going there to see his notes. I go on CNN every day to see what’s going on in the world. Q: What’s in your iPod right now? A: I like the old Michael Jackson music a lot. All pop music, rap, R & B … I pretty much listen to everything but country music. Q: Your favourite TV show? A: I’ve always liked The Simpsons and South Park. Pretty light stuff. And I watch the Food Network quite a bit, too. Q: What do you like to read? A: I’m not a big book reader. I’m more of a magazine guy. It depends on my mood. I’ll read some of the paparazzi stuff, wine stuff, food stuff … pretty much everything.
Buffalo Sabres Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., CBC
Ryan Miller Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images
It’s been a slow start out of the gate for the defending Northeast Division champions, who have been better performers on the road than at home. The play of the Sabres’ Vezina Trophy-winning goalie of a year ago, Ryan Miller, has mirrored that of his teammates, with inconsistency and injuries plaguing one of the NHL’s top stoppers. Rookie Tyler Ennis has been a revelation up front, where Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek and Tim Connolly remain the offensive leaders. Meanwhile, Buffalo’s other trophy winner from a year ago, top rookie Tyler Myers, is off to a sluggish start on the blue line, which has gotten a boost from the play of Jordan Leopold.
Senators on TV Dec. 4: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m. (CBC) Dec. 5: at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. (Sportsnet Sens) Dec. 7: at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. (TSN) Dec. 9: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet Sens) Dec. 10: vs. New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East)
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December 4
Osgoode
Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Sale at St. James United Church, 5540 Main St. Osgoode from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
December 4
Kemptville
St. James Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Complete with baked good tables, handcraft tables, gifts, and old treasures. A lunch of quiche, salad, rolls, apple crisp, and coffee or tea will be served at 11:30 a.m. Eight dollars for adults and five dollars for children under ten.
December 4
Osgoode
The first Osgoode Scouting will be holding a food drive during the Christmas parade in Osgoode Village at 11:30 a.m. Donations of food or money will be greatly appreciated.
December 4
Kemptville
Bayfield Manor Christmas Bake sale Saturday Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. until 4p.m.
December 4-5
Spencerville
Spencerville holds host to “A Country Christmas Remembered”. Activities for people of all ages. For more information or online tickets, visit the website at www.acountrychristmas.ca.
December 5
Merrickville
St. Michael Catholic High School will be hosting their 11th Annual Christmas Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is one dollar or a canned food donation. Open to all with 100 tables to see.
December 5
Kemptville
Join us at the Kemptville College for an Everything Equine Event. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with free admission, riding demonstrations, an equine trade fair, classroom seminars, used tack sale, a Kids Zone and silent auctions. For more information please visit our website at www. everythingequineevent.com.
December 8
Kemptville Legion
New Horizon Club Christmas dinner. Cocktail at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. For more information or tickets, please call 613-269-7963.
December 11
Kars
A cookie and candy sale will be held at the Trinity United Church on Main Street from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information please call 613-692-3374.
December 12
Hallville
Sunday Dec. 12 the Hallville United Church will be hosting the “Blue Christmas Service”. All are welcome to attend the solemn, meditative worship service.
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