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The primary students at Holy Cross Catholic School in Kemptville performed a rendition of the Nativity Story on Dec. 16 and 17 to the delight of family and friends. The Holy Cross primary Christmas concert featured the Holy Cross Choir and the ukulele club. Credit for the success of the concert went to teachers Elke Chapleau and Kern Bloskie, who organized the event. Pictured are the cast from the concert.
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Council was provided with a Stantec Infrastructure Master Plan update on Dec. 14. “This 2015 report is an update from the 2005 Master Plan, which identifies water and wastewater infrastructure required for developmental growth over the next decade and beyond,” said Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works. “We’re here to give an update to the report,” said Kevin Alemany, of Stantec Consulting. “We have circulated it to review agencies, got some feedback, and we have included that in our final draft. Today is a presentation of that final draft. Going forward from that would be submitting it for notice of completion and packaging the final report.” “At first, I’ll provide a quick summary of what we’ve done,” said Megan Young, junior engineer for Stantec Consulting. Currently the process is in stage
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Lanark County council authorizes upgrades to fire communications software which selectively kills broadleaf weeds but not grasses. Notification of the spraying was advertised through various means, and the county received no requests for “no spraying” signs. The effects of spraying were monitored and an 80 to 90 per cent effectiveness rate was observed, with no indication of wild parsnip regrowth one month after it was completed. A weed audit completed on the entire county road system showed about 95 per cent of the road sections contained wild parsnip or other noxious weeds within the road allowance, and concern about safety of volunteers due to health hazards associated with wild parsnip led to the cancellation of the fall Adopt-a-Road program. “Controlling wild parsnip would contribute to the safety of public works personnel and the general public,” says Terry McCann, director of public works. Many residents have asked for greater controls of wild parsnip. Ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness will be undertaken, along with continuous liaising with industry experts and adjacent counties.
Roadside weed spraying program to continue Council passed a motion to continue a roadside weed spraying program in 2016 for all county roads for two consecutive years, and then to proceed with biannual spraying of 50 per cent of the road system starting in year three. The decision follows a report from the public works department about the results of the 2015 trial program. The program was initiated as a strategy to combat wild parsnip, which is a noxious, invasive plant that is becoming increasingly common in the county. In 2015, the public works department received many calls from the public expressing concern about the weed and about the health hazards associated with it. In the first year, controlled herbi- Upcoming meetings cide spraying by a qualified, licenced County council, Wednesday, Jan. contractor was completed along 80 13, 5 p.m.; community services, Jan. km of county roads using Clearview, 13 (following county council); corpo-
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The annual food challenge between Chartwell’s Van Horne Manor and Willowdale Retirement Centre for the Build a Mountain of Food campaign was won by Willowdale this year. It’s been a backand-forth race between the two as Van Horne Manor pulled it off last year, and Willowdale, the year before. This year, Van Horne Manor collected $570 in cash donations and two boxes of food. Above, presenting the donation to Hugh Colton and Carolyn Barr (right) of the Smiths Falls and District Food Bank manager is general manager Donna Harrison. Right, at Van Horne, Marie O’Neill (right), presents Barr and Colton with a cheque for $495.10. Laurie Weir/ METROLAND
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CPHC announces appointment of Rosemary Nichol as executive director its own executive director. “We are fortunate to have Rosemary as executive director of CPHC-LLG. She truly understands the needs of the community and cares for clients,” said Malcolm Robinson, chair of the CPHC board of directors. “She knows that we need to maintain CPHC’s excellence in serving Lanark, Leeds & Grenville with the community support services that are required. I would like to thank her for her past service and look forward to the continuation of her leadership.”
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Rosemary Nichol, who has served as acting executive director of Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) – Lanark, Leeds & Grenville since Feburary 2015, was recently appointed the permanent executive director role. programs and counselling • Foot care clinics and private in• Philips Lifeline Medical Alert home foot care service for those un- Service and the Philips Medication able to attend a clinic Dispensing system. • Caregiver support, information, For a number of years the posi-
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Blues on the Rideau ramps up again Jan. 22-23 with the Steve Strongman Band
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Blues on the Rideau at The Cove Inn in Westport takes a break over Christmas but returns Jan. 22-23 for a two-night stand with multiple Maple Blues and Juno Award winner Steve Strongman and his band, one of Canada’s best blues guitarists and singer/ songwriters. This monthly dinner and show fundraiser series is in support of local charities. Proceeds from the Jan. 22-23 event will go to the Rideau Waterway Land Trust and Westport Arts Council. All dinner and shows run from 7 to 11 p.m. Advance reservations are required and it is wise to book ahead, especially those who wish to stay overnight. Reservations can be made at The Cove Inn, by phone at 613-2733636, 1-888-COVEINN or by email at: info@coveinn.com. Upcoming shows include the Jack De Keyzer Band on Feb. 19 (charity: Art by the Lake Westport); Angel Forrest Band on March 26 (charity: Kick In For Kids); Ria Reece Band on April 22 (charity: 4-H Canada); and it will wrap up on May 13 with a performance by the Harrison Kennedy Band, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.bluesontherideau.ca for more details on the bands, including photos, links to their websites, Facebook pages and YouTube videos.
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Questionable trades Some of the players Anthopoulos dealt to New York were instrumental in Mets’ push to the World Series this past fall. For example, starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is just 23 and he’s highly regarded. Syndergaard made his Major League debut in May and went 9-7 with 166 strikeouts this season. In addition the Mets acquired catcher Travis d’Arnaud in the Dickey deal. He has played very well and at age 26 still has a long future ahead of him. Detroit, who agreed to send Price to Toronto in late July, benefitted greatly in the form of three Jays’ pitchers who are now with the Tigers for the long haul. Daniel Norris, 22, is a left handed, starting pitcher who is highly prized by the rebuilding Tigers. Detroit also got lefty Matt Boyd, 22, another up and comer in the Price deal, along with a young pitcher who is now in their minor league system. So, three pitchers including two lefthanders (southpaws are very important in baseball) for Price who only stayed for three months. Because Price was a free agent, Toronto received nothing in return! As for the decision to place two ex-Cleveland execs in charge of the team’s future, the jury is very much out. It’s too early to make any predictions, unless of course they move to dismantle Blue Jays’ every day starting line-up which is arguably the most potent in baseball. Still, considering the Indians’ lack of success over a lengthy period (they haven’t won a World Series since 1948) the move to hire two of their staff to direct Blue Jays’ fortunes has to give Toronto
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It isn’t baseball season meaning you might wonder why I chose the sport and in particular one of its former stars as topics for my final column of 2015? For one thing this was a comeback year for the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball (MLB) in Canada. Sports reporters and editors from across the country selected Jays’ American League (AL) East Division pennant and their hard fought battle to reach the World Series as the sports story of the year in this country. Toronto had last qualified for the playoffs 22 years ago. Jays captured back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, the club’s only MLB titles. This October Toronto eventually lost to Kansas City Royals in six games in the AL Championship Series. Royals then eased past the National League’s New York Mets in five games to win the second World Series in team history. I was fortunate enough to see Jays play and win against those same Royals during a July visit to Rogers Centre in Toronto with my son Craig. We saw Toronto win back-toback games including a victory over Philadelphia Phillies of the NL, the same team Jays defeated in six games to win their last World Series in October 1993. There have some key changes relative to the Toronto team in the two months since they bowed out of the playoffs. Gone are Canadianborn general manager Alex Anthopoulos and starting pitcher David Price whose acquisition from Detroit Tigers in a late season trade was instrumental in getting Jays into the playoffs. Anthopoulos elected not to
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to Rose being taken off the ineligible list. But his refusal to denounce gambling means he can’t possibly return to the game in any capacity. If he were to disavow any connection with betting I believe the powers that be would eventually lift the ban. Gambling aside, Peter Edward Rose Sr. belongs in the Hall of Fame! But officials at the hall won’t budge on his possible inclusion (he has to be voted in of course) until baseball lifts the lifetime ban. So now, at age 74, it appears likely the all-time hits leader in the game will remain persona non grata, at least during his lifetime. In 1989 Rose agreed to permanent ineligibility from baseball amid accusations that he bet on baseball games, including games played by his own team, while an active player and manager. Subsequent investigations unveiled clear evidence of Rose’s guilt in relation to gambling and in particular betting on baseball. I’m the first to admit that Rose isn’t a particularly likeable character. However, if personality was the determin-
ing factor in admission to the Hall of Fame then presumably some current members would not have been voted in? Consider Tigers’ great Ty Cobb. In 1936 he received the most votes of any player on the inaugural Hall of Fame Induction ballot. As recently as 1999, Cobb was ranked third on a highly respected list of the game’s best ever players. Rose broke his alltime hits mark in 1985 (Cobb is still a solid second). But Cobb’s name appears all over the MLB record book. He was a truly incredible athlete! Cobb is also widely reviled for his overly aggressive style of play as well as violent behaviour off the field, not to mention the charges of racism which were levelled against him. During a 1912 game in New York Cobb went into the stands and beat a fan who was heckling him. In the end he served just 10 games of what was first termed “an indefinite suspension.” No, you don’t have to be a nice guy to gain admission to the Hall of Fame. Never say never, but it will take some kind of career for any player to best Rose’s total
of 4,256 career hits. Cobb is second with 4,191. Besides his hits record Rose also holds the marks for most games played (3,562), most at bats (14,053), most singles (3,215) and, perhaps not surprisingly, the most outs made by a player (10,328). That final statistic sums up how difficult it is to be a great hitter in baseball where batting over .300 during a career is so highly regarded. I saw Rose play several times for Cincinnati and Montreal and he always played the same way – all out, no holds barred. Little wonder his nickname is “Charlie Hustle.” His list of awards is lengthy including rookie of the year, MVP, three batting titles and three World Series rings. He played an unequaled five different positions during 17 All-Star appearances. I have no problem with putting Rose’s situation in context for fans who visit Cooperstown, NY. But based on his record setting play Pete Rose has earned admission to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.
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we would have or should have the same expectations of any party in power. They were elected to govern, but the rest of us retain the right to praise or criticize them on how they deal with adversity. Adapting to change is something all of us must accept to one degree or another, and our industry is no exception. The new year will undoubtedly bring with it continuing challenges that will push us into rethinking how we do things. That, in itself, is not necessarily bad. It might be difficult for those of us who resist embracing change or would prefer to go back to a time when things were different, but that approach seems to be getting more impractical by the day. We are probably sounding more and more like the old man who is shouting at those kids to get off his lawn. Here’s hoping that you are able to adapt to whatever changes come our way in 2016. We might not like some of what’s in store, but we will still have to deal with it.
Mother and Father look back at the year that was Both Mother and Father said it had been an up-anddown year, and it was coming to a close. That year, I remember that night so well. We had yet to clear the supper table, and it was unusual for either of them to loiter after the meal was over. Father anxious to get to his favourite spot in front of the Findlay Oval to read the Ottawa Farm Journal, and Mother looking forward to sitting at the cleaned off table to write in her beloved diaries. But that night they stayed, sipping their tea and talking about the year that was about to end. Father remembered the hot summer day, and the terrible storm that killed 11 of our cows seeking shelter under the big tree on the West hill.
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into the next cropping. “Yes, its been a good year,” the past 12, even with a few turkey-fair day, just passed. And they reminisced on Father said again. “Good- bumps along the way weren’t Even though it is called about the year that had ness knows what the next that bad.” been. Mother talked about 12 months will bring, but See MARY page 9 And then they talked about the cellar full of vegetables, preserves and pickles, and the sauerkraut barrel in the summer kitchen. “Blessed indeed,” she said to no one in particular. Then they both chuckled, recalling how we five kids all came down with the whoop- DEAR EDITOR: last 12 months. More than 80,000 Canadians ing cough at the same time. Food Banks Canada recently released its used a food bank for support for the first time “And nobody died,” Father annual report. The numbers are not encourag- this year, on average, each month. chuckled, remembering the ing. More Canadians visited food banks this The report indicates that the number of many trips Mrs. Beam made year than last year. The report suggests that children who visit food banks is just astoundto stir up her special concoc- every month this year 852,137 people visited a ing. More than 36 per cent of food bank users tions bound to cure anyone food bank, up just over one per cent from last are children – 305,000 of them. That equals of everything. “Sure great to year. While this year’s number is lower than the combined number of people living in Camhave someone like Mrs. Beam the 10-year high figure of 2013, when 872,379 bridge, Kingston and Peterborough, visiting around,” Mother said. “And Canadians were recorded using a food bank food banks every month. we didn’t have to call old Dr. monthly, the report’s numbers indicate signifiMurphy out from Renfrew cant, troubling shifts in food bank use in the See LETTER page 9 once.”
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And I could see Mother’s eyes mist over, recalling the terrible loss, and then seeing neighbours, one after the other, the next day, walk down our long lane, either leading a young heifer or steer to replace what we had lost. “What would we have done without our good neighbours?” she said. It had been an up and down year for the crops, Father said, but by some miracle, the hay mow was full, and the grain bins had enough in them to see us through the winter and
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turkey-fair, chickens, geese, homemade butter and soap, and Mother’s special sticky buns, were all loaded onto the flat-bottomed sleigh and driven into Renfrew to sell. “Boy, that was sure a stroke of luck, wasn’t it?” Men wearing white coats over their winter clothes walking up and down Raglan street, stopped at our sleigh, and bought every goose, turkey and chicken we had brought from the farm. And it didn’t take long to get rid of the other things on the sleigh either! I thought this was a good place for me to add my two cents. “Sure were lucky, weren’t we Mother?” She paused for a few minutes before answering, and then she said. “No, not lucky, Mary. We were blessed.” Father was getting up from the table, having recalled all the good things that had happened to us over the past year, when Mother reached over and held onto his arm. “And Albert, today I had enough money in the sugar bowl to pay Briscoe’s General Store
what I owed. My bill came to $2.80 cents. It sure feels good to go into the new year, not owing a cent.” I went to bed that night, just as the year was about to end, with a warm feeling, that didn’t come only from the feather tickings and the hot bricks wrapped in towels at my feet. I could put the talk of the Depression that often hung over our heads like a black cloud, out of my mind. At least for a while. And before I went to sleep, I prayed that the next year would be as good as the last. And to all my faithful readers, I pray that the coming year will be one of good health, and whatever comes your way, you will be able to meet it with strength. May your cares be few, and your family and friends be a blessing. With my fond good wishes, and sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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The economy has negatively affected many families this year. This is particularly true in Alberta where the number of food bank users increased by more than 23 per cent this year alone. The severe and abrupt decline of the oil sector has affected the well-being of both families and individuals. Seniors are also visiting food banks. As most live with a fixed income, many seniors find themselves forced to seek help at food banks, and their need seems to be growing. The Food Banks Canada report notes that more than seven per cent of food bank users own their homes. This is an indication that many seniors have experienced swift changes in their financial state of affairs. They have turned to food banks to seek help and go beyond the burden of private shame. There are some pockets of good news in the Food Bank Canada report. Demand at food banks in Saskatchewan has remained flat since last year, while Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador actually saw the number of regular visitors decrease.
Despite the distressing numbers the Food Banks Canada’s report is a powerful reminder that food insecurity in Canada should become an open issue, not just a private one. Food is, for most of us, a private issue and food insecurity is inherently an issue of private suffering. This annual report allows Canadians to realize just how problematic domestic food insecurity is, and that public awareness is critical to helping those in need. For years governments pretended food banks didn’t exist. Food banks were symbols of how social programs have let many Canadians down. Governments had hoped that food banks were a short-term solution to the complex and multifaceted challenge of domestic food insecurity. The reality is that food insecurity in the industrialized world is an intricate problem. The acceptance of food banks’ economic role in society seems to be gaining some traction. Instead of trying to get rid of them efforts are now focused on making food banks more efficient. Food banks are evolving. They are becoming more than depots for warehousing food surpluses. They are pro-
viding food distribution and processing. In Europe, some food banks are now operating as not-for-profit social franchises. Imagine, franchises for food banks. Obviously, food banks do not exist to generate a profit but they are very much part of our communities. Publicly funded job centres in some countries are now openly referring individuals to food banks, and this is something we could start witnessing in Canada soon. Food banks could serve a dual role – both as food distributors and as information nodes. Whether the government is there to help families in need or not, food banks will remain as examples of market failure management. Food banks are the ‘paint’ that covers over the cracks in an imperfect social benefits system. No government can get it right all the time in responding quickly to market failures. Food banks, in contrast, are inherently effective and responsive to market needs. Each food bank is unique in Canada due to differences in their available spaces, the number of clients served, and the ingenuity of the people who manage them. No government programs can replicate
what food banks do on a daily basis. Where the federal government can be most effective is in The North. The Northern Territories are highly vulnerable to higher food prices. The new Liberal government promised $40 million over four years to support a program called Nutrition North to keep food prices lower. A more efficient approach is to equally disburse funds among individuals and consumers who need affordable food products instead of just funnelling funds into the distribution system, which was the approach a few years ago. Some may believe that we shouldn’t allow food banks to become permanent features of the Canadian landscape. It is thought that we ought to find ways of making sure they are used less often in the future. Perhaps, but food banks are miracles of the human spirit. They broker relationships between individuals who are willing to help their peers in desperate times. That in it of itself is a wonderful legacy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois Professor Food Institute at the University of Guelph
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STAMP COLLECTIONS We buy (some but not all) Stamp Collections. COINS & PAPER MONEY We buy all coins, tokens, paper money and Bank notes of Canada, The Provinces, USA and the world. YOU... You probably have damaged, unwanted or unused gold and silver items in your home. Maybe old coins or paper money that sits in a drawer or safety deposit box. Perhaps an old wrist watch or pocket watch… Please feel free to bring them in while we are here. WE ALSO BUY • Old Costume Jewellery of all sorts • Old wind-up Wrist Watches (working or not) • Slide Rulers • Fountain pens • Anything made of gold or silver MILITARY MEDALS We buy all Medal Awards, Decorations, Orders & Badges.
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Ann MacPhail The Project Launch The Historical Mapping Project will officially go live on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 with an official celebration at the Perth Civitan Club from 1-4 p.m. With a meet and greet beginning at 1 p.m., the afternoon will officially begin at 2 p.m. with the four municipal representatives speaking about their respective anniversary plans for 2016. Crampton will then present the project and have it go live for the first time. Following his presentation, guests will have the opportunity to try out the project and ask any questions. The event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. For more information about the Perth Military Settlement’s 200th anniversary, please visit http://200thanniversary. lanarkcountytourism.com.
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Perth Military Settlement 200th Anniversary Beckwith starts 200th anniversary celebrations off with a bang Beckwith is set to ring in 2016 and the start of their 200th anniversary celebrations by lighting up the sky with fireworks. New Year’s Eve, the township will hold its first official event to honour the anniversary of the naming and surveying of Beckwith Township. Surveyed around 1816 with settlement around 1817, Beckwith, named after Sir Thomas Sydney Beckwith, is in good company for its 200th; Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley will also mark the milestone in their communities this year. By raising public awareness of the anniversary with the fireworks at Beckwith Park, the township is also planning several other upcoming events to honour the date, including a 200th anniversary theme to the township’s yearly calendar. Residents were invited to send in historical images and a black and white photo for each month depicts life in Beckwith throughout the 200 years, including going to town in a horse-drawn sleigh, making maple syrup, building a log barn on the Leach farm, as well as a glimpse at Beckwith reeves before 1900. All Beckwith’s regular events (Lilac Festival, March Meltdown, Where’s Franktown Run, etc.) will have a 200th anniversary flavour to them, with some special ones added in, such as a Jock River Paddle May 14. Participants will paddle from Franktown to Ashton ending with a party near the Ashton Pub. There’s also the possibility of a collaboration with the pub on a special anniversary beer. On July 17, the Richmond Military Walk is set to take place, as Richmond Road was historically a military road connecting Richmond and Perth. Guests will walk from Prospect to Perth. Up first, however, is the Jan. 17 launch of Beckwith Then and Now, a book celebrating the anniversary. It will take place at 2 p.m. inside the Beckwith Public School gymnasium. Five-hundred copies of the book have been ordered and are expected to go quickly. It is divided up by the four seasons with details on Beckwith’s one-room schools, recipes, photographs, agricultural fairs and even the 2003 International Plowing Match. Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, who owns a residence in Beckwith, wrote the foreword for the book. Beckwith will also be involved in other events unfolding throughout the year jointly with the other celebrating municipalities. For more information on all the celebrations, visit www.twp.beckwith.on.ca.
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The exterior of Derry S.S. #6 in Beckwith, a typical one-room schoolhouse. A collage of photographs of the school are featured during the month of September in the annual Beckwith calendar.
The cozy interior of Derry S.S. #6.
Maberly cottonwood first Legacy Tree Tay Valley Township has announced the designation of an important tree in Maberly as the first to be recognized in the township’s new 200th Anniversary Legacy Tree Program. The Maberly Tree, a stately eastern cottonwood, estimated at more than 150 years of age, has been an identifying feature of the hamlet since its early milling days in the late 1800s. A heritage plaque will be placed at the site in a ceremony next summer. The new Legacy Tree Program, one of the 200th Anniversary celebration activities, will recognize the role that trees and forestry played in this area’s early development. Trees that have a unique value, because of age, size, or significant historical or social importance to the community, will be designated and receive a certificate and, where appropriate, a plaque. In announcing the Legacy Tree Program, Tay Valley Township’s Reeve, Keith Kerr, noted, “Trees played a critical role in the establishment of our community that continues to this day. It is appropriate that this be acknowledged as we celebrate the settlement of this area, through the designation of representative trees.” Township residents are encouraged to nominate trees that could be candidates for designation. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of volunteer technical assessors. Property owners of selected trees will receive a designation certificate, and trees in a location accessible to the public will be commemorated with a plaque. Information on the program, and application forms, are available on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. Information may also be obtained by calling Noelle Reeve, planner, at 613-267-5353, or by email at planner@tayvalleytwp.ca.
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Photo courtesy Elizabeth McDiarmid
The first photo in the 200th anniversary edition of the 2016 Beckwith calendar features Norman McDiarmid in 1940, hauling pine logs cut on East Place.
2016 marks the 200th Anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement. To help celebrate we will be running this special feature once a month starting December 31st, highlighting the history of Perth and its surrounding townships as well as a monthly event calendar.
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The Maberly Tree is an Eastern Cottonwood, estimated at 150 years old, measuring 23 feet in diameter and towering an impressive 132 feet in height. The photo was taken in 2014. The tree is located at the Maberly Tennis Courts, which was formerly the site of the Maberly Hotel, one of many businesses that served the hamlet’s major milling industry in the 1800s. Eastern Cottonwood is an unusual species for the area, but this tree has definitely put its roots down to stay and has been part of many community events.
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LAWS thanks community for generous donations during holidays As the “Jolly old man” is making his way back to the North Pole and the jingle bells finally get to ride the sleigh on the snow, the year has come to an end. It’s time to send a sincere thank you to everybody who, in recent weeks, dropped off countless useful goodies for our animals in need. It’s uplifting to see that so many of you, despite your busy Christmas season, made the time to come to our shelter with your donations or gave some time to help with the daily tasks. We can’t be grateful enough and hope you’ll continue your support in the new year to come. From all of us at LAWS, paws as well as people, a very happy new year! This week’s featured pets Marley Look at me…wondering what’s on my nose? Well, some scars from fights when I was a town boy. I always had to compete for my food and made sure I won. Not without being hurt as you can see. I am currently enjoying the
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hospitality of the staff of Natural Pet Foods in Carleton Place. I love their attention, belly rubs and scratches behind my ears. I am still a little shy but once I get to know you I’ll show you that I am a sweet handsome guy. I would love to be adopted soon as my fellow street cats, who recently found homes, told me it’s a pretty good life when being allowed to lounge in front of a warm cozy fire place. I am about six-years-old and I am up to date with my shots as well as being neutered so no more “hanky panky” with the ladies. I am ready to turn the page.
Dino Dino came to the shelter with his sister Dolly who already found her forever home. This sweet boy is full of energy and is always ready to explore the world and get into some trouble. Dino warms up to people quickly and is bold and very confident as well as very bouncy and fast. He will definitely get you hopping! Dino is going to be an amazing cat, who, most likely will adjust to any
Oliver Oliver is a wonderful, very handsome, five-year-old male cat who was surrendered by his previous owners. Oliver has been living with dogs, cats and children and loved to be part of the “gang” while living with his family. Oliver needs to be brushed very regular as he’s a long haired cat. He enjoys this special private time very much. It’s always a bonding experifamily setting as long as he’s intro- ence between you and your pet. Unfortunately he’s a little duced gradually and given an adjustment period. Come on down to the See LAWS page 17 shelter to meet Dino. Karen Meet this very pretty tortoise-shell cat Karen. Unfortunately she had to be surrendered by her previous owners who could no longer take care of her. Karen can be a little vocal at times, but only if she wants some private time with you. Overall she is easygoing, affectionate and likely will adjust to any home.
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Windex and Clover Both cats came from a cat been spayed or neutered, we colony in Carleton Place. Be- try to socialize them. fore releasing them back to If this is not successful we the cat colony, after they’ve have no choice but to release them back to where they came from. Windex and Clover are not going back! They’ve shared a cozy litter box, filled with soft blankets, sleeping happily in each other’s arms for over a week. We were told they were two females…were we ever surprised to find out that Clover is a boy! Quickly they were separated as we did not want any more accidents. Clover is a handsome, sweet affectionate male. He must have belonged to a fam-
Wish list LAWS is currently really short on supplies such as canned cat food, mammelac supplement milk for kittens, bleach, HE laundry detergent, mop heads and Martingales (dog collars).
They also require: small litter boxes, non-clumping cat litter, cat treats (Temptations), cat toys, canned Pedigree/dog food for dogs with gravy, dog Milk Bones, soft dog treats, Kongs, Chuck Its and other interactive toys (medium size and larger). The shelter is also in need of some cleaning and office products: Canadian Tire/ Home Hardware gift cards, rolls of stamps, J towels, floor mops and buckets, rubber gloves, garbage bags, primer and white paint, winter shovels, winter salt, printing paper, yellow highlighters, paper towel, Windex and toilet paper. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals. ca or by calling 613-283-9308.
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ily as he’s so comfortable with humans and picking him up is no problem. We gave him a good brush as his hair is soft and medium long. He enjoyed this very much and rolled over to have his belly hair brushed as well. His lady friend Windex is still a bit shy but coming along nicely. She’s still a kitten, maybe five to six-months-old. She lets you hold her and pet her; just handle with ease and care. She needs a little more time to trust people. We’re sure those two friends, once they’re altered, can be a wonderful addition to anyone’s home, together or separate.
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The Family of Dorothy Skerkowski would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all those who sent cards, food and drink, and offered support during our time of great sadness. Special thanks to the staff at Quail Creek, to Dr. Arcand and the nurses at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. To the Goulet Funeral Home, and to Fr Holly and the Fatima choir. Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
HART, Ellwood W. August 28, 1928January 2, 2015. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather. Nothing can ever take away, The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Larry, Fay Rebecca, Mark, Lauren and Alana Michael, Jennifer, Justin and Blake HALLADAY, Lyman In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather who passed away December 25, 1994.
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GRAHAM, Eleanor (nee Horner)
Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital while surrounded by family on Monday morning, December 21st, 2015; Janet Amelia Eleanor Graham of Braeside passed away following a brief illness. She was 92. Beloved wife of the late Irwin Graham (1983). Dearly loved mother of Anne Graham (Dr. Cathy Greenough) of Arnprior; Stewart Graham (Cheryl) and Gail Cameron (Lloyd) both of Braeside and Bruce Graham of White Lake. Predeceased by a son, Harold (1970). Cherished and proud “Grandma Grahamer” of Katherine (Krishna), Joe (Angela), Jordan, Devon, Seamus, Ryan (Nicole), Sandra (Zac), Jane, Amy (Jeremy), Ashley, Ross (Sarah), Lindsey and “GG” of Ashwin, Arya, Anika, Lianna, Isla, Logan, Lucas, Dylan, Nathan, Connor, Caleb and Tex. Loved sister of Arnot Horner of Shawville. Predeceased by a grandson Mitchell; a brother: Wilbur Horner (Mabel of Shawville) and 2 sisters: Gertrude Draper (late Gerald) and Muriel McLeese (late James). Eleanor will be fondly remembered for her insatiable love of Euchre as well as her zest for life and love of family and friends. The Graham family received friends during a visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and remember Eleanor was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Luncheon followed. Interment took place at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shawville following the reception. In memory of Eleanor, please consider a donation to the Palliative Care Unit of the Arnprior Hospital. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Donna passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Kingston General Hospital following complications of a stroke on Monday, December 21st, 2015 at the age of 42 years. She was the much loved wife of John “Jack” Middleton and loving mother of Paulette Rogers and Andrew Bath. Donna was the cherished daughter of Lorraine and Jim Dix and sister of Barbara Dalziel. She will be sadly missed by her niece Ashleigh Dalziel, her aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Donna was a loved and respected school bus driver for over 15 years. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, December 28th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance of Donna, contributions to Crohn’s and Colitis Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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MacNeill Geraldine V. (nee Matheson) MacNeill
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Smiths Falls Hospital following a brief illness at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Gary MacNeill who predeceased Geraldine in 2010. Loving and devoted mother of Heather Dale Ripley, Tasha Lynn Waugh (Siem), John Maxwell (Delores), Shawn MacNeill and the late Nancy Lee Caisse (late Charlie), Frank Maxwell and Peggy Ann Landry. She was a cherished grandmother to her 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her son-in-law Terry Landry as well as her nieces, nephews and many other extended family and friends. As per Geraldine’s wishes, her arrangements will be held privately for family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Passed away at Smiths Falls Hospital on December 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Evelyn and 2 brothers Blair (Arlene), and Erroll (Maureen) Bingley. Loving father to Heather (Paul) Tryon and John Bingley. As per Lyall’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date at White’s Cemetery.
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Thomas, Frances Catherine “Cathy” Peacefully in hospital Carleton Place on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Cherished wife of Neil Thomas. Loved mother of Leah Truscott (Dave), Janine McLeod (Kevin), and Brent. “Nanny” of Austin, Jordan, Sarah, Erin and Emily. Dear sister of Marjorie Campbell (late Doug) and sister-in-law of Helen & Larry Herbert, Bob & Gaile Thomas and Carol & Richard Driver. Dearest aunt of Shirley, Patsy and John; Shawn, Duncan and Alex; David; Mark and Hazel. Cathy will be missed by many good friends. Friends joined the family for the funeral service in the Chapel of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. with good friend Rev. Larry Paul officiating. For those who desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by Cathy’s family. Special thanks to Dr. Lenny and the staff at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. www.barkerfh.com
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Wood, William Warner “Bill” In hospital, Carleton Place after a long hard fought battle with cancer, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the age of 47. Cherished by his loving and devoted wife Casey Fallak-Wood. Loved brother of Christine Dugal, Lisa Manolakos and Judy Danis (Dave). Fondly remembered by his father-in-law Gerry Fallak (late Susan), his brother-in-law Nathan Fallak and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Larry Wood, mother Terry Drury and brother Rick Wood. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment at United Cemeteries. For those desiring, donations to the Sens Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
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In Kingston on December 26th, 2015 George Henry McGinnis in his 84th year. He was predeceased by his parents Lillian and George and by his wife Anne (Fleming) and his wife Gerda (Clausen). George is survived by his sister Madeline Chaplin, daughter Janet Hulford, son-in-law Colin and grandchildren Lucy and Duncan. The family expresses thanks to everyone at St Mary’s of the Lake Hospital and KGH for the exceptional care they provided to George throughout 2015. In the summer of 2016 his ashes will be buried at The Scotch Line Cemetery in George’s home town of Perth, Ontario. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care at St Mary’s, Providence care. https://give.uhkf.ca Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St. West, Perth.
Glenda passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre on Friday, December 18, 2015. Glenda Irene McNicol, of Perth, at the age of 80. She was predeceased by her parents, William McIntyre and Christina Hannah, and by her daughter Nadine and her son, Charles, as well as her sisters Patricia Churchill, and Merle Townend. Loving mother to Deborah (Bob) Giles, Dan (Darlene), Nicole Garrett, and Nancy (Jeff) Hamilton. Left to mourn are her 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 greatgreat grandchild. Dear sister to William McIntyre. Glenda was a faithful member of the Asbury Free Methodist Church in Perth, and she will be fondly remembered with much gratitude for providing the many funeral luncheons at O’Dacre Family Funeral Home. To honour Glenda’s heartfelt and sincere wishes, her body was donated to Medical Science, with a private family service to be held at a later date. For those wishing to remember Glenda with a donation, please consider a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society. Glenda’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth 613-267-3082
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Suddenly but peacefully at the QueenswayCarleton Hospital, Ottawa while surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, December 21st, 2015; Mary Elizabeth Kelly of Ottawa passed away at the age of 65 years. Beloved daughter of the late P.J. and Connie (nee McDonald) Kelly; formerly of Arnprior. Dearly loved sister of Murray (Heather), the late Terry (M.J.), John, Tim (Loretta), Tish, Tom (Yumi) and Kathy and her adopted sister, Doreen Mutter (Paul). Much loved aunt of Clark and Michael; Liam and Laurel; Bronwyn (Steve Seigh); Ian (Stephanie) and Margie (Russell Williams); Patrick and Megan (Ciaran O’Shea); Jogi, Anna and Jun. Family and friends were invited to share their memories of Mary with her family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon, December 27th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. In memory of Mary, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Wesley Bracken who died with his family by his side Sunday, December 27 in Kingston at the age of 83. George was born on a dairy farm outside of Ellisville Ontario to George and Lena (Pierce) Bracken; the seventh of eight children. George was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Margaret (nee Allen) and a cherished father of children Jane (Neil), Alison, George (Colleen), Robert (Mary Lou) and Lesley (and her late husband Tom). He was a wonderful Grampa to his fourteen grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, Andrew, Matthew, Lena, William, Claire, Adam, Jonathan, David, Emily, Ren, George and Ryan. George was predeceased by his brothers Harold (Erma), Fred (Amy), Bill (Miriam) and sisters Edith Dormer (Percy) and Beryl Ferguson. He is survived by brother Glen (Beverly), sister Barbara (Harold) and Amy Bracken (wife to Fred). George was a man of integrity, generosity and quiet strength who took great pride in his family. He was a wonderful role model not only to his children but to his grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse in Ellisville, attended high school in Seeley’s Bay and Gananoque and went on to graduate from Queens’ University in Civil Engineering in 1956. He articled with his cousin, John Pierce, in Peterborough to become an Ontario Land Surveyor where he met his wife Margaret in 1958. He established his own survey practice in Smiths Falls where he and Margaret raised their family and numerous cats and dogs. George was very involved with the local community, was a generous benefactor to a number of organisations and remained a keen supporter of Queens University throughout his life. After retiring he indulged his more artistic side and developed a love and skill for carving inspired by his uncle, Gordon Pierce. He was a prolific carver in wood and soapstone and enjoyed sharing his passion for this with his children and grandchildren. He and Margaret were keen travellers and enjoyed exploring different parts of the world; favourites being Africa, Russia, China and the Arctic. This also included many visits to the UK to visit Margaret’s family. Summers spent at the cottage on Gananoque Lake were a particularly special time with family. A service will be held on Saturday January 2, 2016 at James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston with a visitation from 11:00 to 11:45 and a service at 12:00 followed by a reception. A burial service will be held in the summer at Olivet United Church, near Seeley’s Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s name to Olivet United Church or the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust. Online condolences www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com. James reid caption www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com
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HART, Elwood (Louie) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away January 2, 2015. We love and miss you so much, Until we see you again. Your wife Marg Sons – Larry (Fay), Brian (Monica), Tim (Joanne) Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
GENT, Graham N. – In loving memory of our husband and Dad who passed away on January 1, 2009. When someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become treasures. Love Shannon, Larry, Christopher and Lisa xo
Marjorie Desarmia Nov. 14, 1931 - Dec. 30, 2015 One year ago today, December 30, 2014 our hearts broke into a million pieces as God called you home. Memories can bring happiness when we recall all the special times we had. Memories also bring sadness and sorrow as days turn to nights and we long for one more smile, laugh, hug or just a chat. But God needed another angel. So as our silent tears fall and memories come to mind, just know Mom we love and cherish you. We were blessed to be able to call you Mom, grandmother or just a friend. You are never too far from our thoughts and you will always hold a special place in all our hearts. We love and miss you more than words can say. Rest in Peace Love Tommy, Marty, Cheryl, Debbie and families
Warrington, gerald – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Gerald who passed away January 3, 2015. In a graveyard not far away, Lays the one we love and lost one year ago. Nothing has been the same without you here. We think about you everyday. You were gone before we knew it. The Lord wouldn’t let you stay. Although you’re gone, you’re not forgotten; For in our hearts you are there to stay. Lovingly remembered by Ann, Todd, Jennifer and their families
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STEPNIAK – In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents, Marian who passed away December 31, 2004 and Marianna who passed away October 21, 1991. We will hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us through our lives Until we meet again. Missing the happy days when we were all together. Sadly missed, Dearly loved, Forever in our hearts and prayers. Jan, Susan, Rose Steve, Christine and family. TOGETHER FOREVER
BRADLEY-BARR – In loving memory of Shelina Bradley-Barr, December 29, 2013. Her smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall, She had a kindly word for each And she died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet her Some day we know not when, To clasp her hand in the better land Never to part again. You’re never far from my thoughts, miss you every day! Love Dad xoxo
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Cedar rails, pickets & posts for sale, as well as rough sawn cedar & pine lumber. Call or text 613-913-7958. Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)283-3629.
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Carleton Place, store for rent, 56 Victoria, 1000 ft., $925, commercial rentals, 50 Bennett, 900-3000 ft., office space, also shop, overhead door. 613-257-5711.
Almonte, private rooms, shared bathrooms $525/mnth. Rooms with private bathrooms $600/mnth. Bachelor units with kitchen $725/mnth. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen $850/mnth. 2 bedroom apartment $1150 all include utilities, basic internet & cable, laundry facilities. Available January 1. For rent in Appleton, indoor storage $85/mnth, outdoor storage $50/mnth. Call Craig 613-253-7777 or email info@countycabs.com
Merrickville- Large 2 bedroom apt. Nicely decorated. Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. coinlaundry on site, pet friendly, $895/mth. plus hydro. First/last required. Available now. 613-283-0746.
Perth, 2 bedroom apartment & Bachelor apartment, fridge & stove included, $815/$550 + utilities. First & LMR required. Smoke/pet free. 613-229-5959.
Must Sell- 1500 sq. ft., two storey, newly renovated home near Calabogie. Best offer. Some one will get a great deal. Come have a look. 613-259-3138.
AZ Driver wanted, full time, across Canada. email resume to: pltranshr@gmail.com
Horseshoeing & trimming. Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478. Rabbits for sale, purebred New Zealand, $20 each. 613-267-4631. Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.
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Available immediately, Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom house in quiet area. $900/month plus utilities. 613-283-7000. Beautiful, 1 bedroom apartment, great for seniors, couple or single. Country setting, Jasper. Heat, hydro, A/C, laundry, parking and satellite TV included. $850/month. References and first and last month’s rent required. Available February 1. Please call John 613-284-1961, 613-284-6753.
Carleton Place, lower level, 2 bedroom plus den, quiet, clean, adult only building, overlooking river, gas heat, in-unit laundry, 2 bedroom apartment $995/month plus utilities. well maintained adult No pets. 613-913-4133. building, Smiths Falls, MORTGAGES parking, fridge, stove, Code Apartments. Smiths heat, hydro included. Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 $900/month. Call Perry bedroom in clean, quiet, 613-284-4191 Weagle Re- adult building. Fridge, CONSOLIDATE alty Ltd. Brokerage. stove, parking, laundry faDebts cilities. 613-283-7779. Mortgages to 90% 2 bedroom apartment, No income Available Immediately, 41 Bad credit OK! Sunset Towers, Perth, On- Ideal for Seniors- Quiet tario. Contact Bud street near downtown Carleton Place. 1 bedroom Better Option @ 613-267-0567 + den. 5 appliances, garage Mortgage 3 bedroom home, Perth, and yard. $1,100/month #10969 utilities. Call for mature adults, well plus 1-800-282-1169 maintained, heat, hydro, 613-259-2953. www.mortgageontario.com water, fridge, stove, washer and dryer included. Ideal for Seniors- Quiet Tax Free Money is available, $1,350/month. Call Perry street near downtown Weagle Carleton Place 1 bed + Den if you are a homeowner, to- 613-284-4191, 5 appliances garage and day! We can easily approve Realty Ltd. Brokerage. yard. $1100 613-259-2953 you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is Almonte, 2 Bedroom, 1 available right now. Rates bath, fully refinished, Luxury Apartment, 98 start at Prime. Equity fridge, stove, washer/dryer Queen St., Smiths Falls. counts. We don’t rely on included, parking, yard, 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 + hydro. bath overlooking the Ricredit, age or income. Call $950 anytime 1-800-814-2578 or 6 1 3 - 8 6 7 - 3 2 0 9 . deau Canal. Open concept tucker@mccabecustombui dining/living room with 905-361-1153. Apply online lders.com gas fireplace facing the www.captialdirect.ca. water. Garden doors lead to the 3 season sunroom COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL RENT where you can watch the boats go by. Custom solid wood kitchen complete FOR LEASE with island and 4 stainless u u steel appliances. Master u u bedroom with walk-in u u closet and ensuite. Includu u ed: Front load washer/dryu u er, central air conditioning u Carleton Place South Business Park u and ample parking. Rent: u OFFICE/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL u $1,575 monthly plus heat u u and hydro. For appoint200, 1000 up to 6400 SQ FT. u u ment call 613-284-6756.
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Putting a new spin on traditional holiday foods and recipes Dana Hawthorne RD
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OUTSTANDING 45+ YEAR COLLECTION of Quality Antiques & Collectibles Auction Saturday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. To be held at our facility 15093 Cty Rd. 18 East of Osnabruck Centre. From Hwy 401, Take Ingleside Exit (#770), Travel North on Dickinson Dr. Approx. 1-1/2 km to Osnabruck Centre. Turn East on Cty Rd 18. Travel 1/2 km and Watch for Signs. This fine offering is unique in the fact that there are several collections within the one comprised of primitives, early lighting, artwork, coins & paper money, glass and china, and an outstanding assortment of art deco, from the 1950’s. Reason for Auction: The Neville’s are selling their large home and relocating to a condominium. Note: Do not miss this excellent opportunity to see and have the chance to obtain what has taken the biggest part of a half century to acquire. Ron and Betty have always been known for their keen eye for quality and their ability to see beyond the curve in their collecting in what is becoming desirable. Props: Ron and Betty Neville Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident Terms: Cash or good cheque with proper I.D. Auction Conducted By: Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 See www.theauctionfever.com for pics and full listing
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grow, prevent damage to cells, repair our bones, teeth, skin and other tissues, and increase our absorption of iron. Clementines also have fibre, which supports good bowel health and can lower cholesterol levels. Fibre is one of the reasons why it’s much better to eat the whole fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. This is because 100 per cent fruit juices, fruit drinks and fruit punches lack fibre and usually have sugar added to them. Cranberry sauce Cranberry sauce is a staple condiment in many holiday meals. Cranberries can be purchased fresh, frozen or dried, and fresh local cranberries are available in stores in October. This time of year, cranberries are usually cooked into a jelly, sauce or relish to go with meats, like turkey. Cranberry sauce is a delicious addition to holiday meals; however, it is often made with a lot of sugar. To put a healthier and interesting spin on cranberry sauce, try making it with half the amount of sugar in the recipe and see how it tastes before adding more. Another option is to use maple syrup instead of sugar, and add half as much maple syrup as you would sugar. You can also try adding orange juice and applesauce instead of sugar, which would reduce the amount of sugar and add interesting flavours to the traditional cranberry sauce. After the cranberry sauce is made, many people wonder what to do with the leftover cranberries. Cranberries are usually too sour to eat raw, but they can add a nice tart flavor to a variety of cooked foods. Chopped cranberries can be a great addition to turkey stuffing. Also add them to fruit crisps or other baked goods, like muffins, squares, or cakes to give them a tart taste. Another option is to freeze the cranberries. Remove the stems,
wash and dry them, and place cranberries on a tray to freeze. Once frozen, pack the cranberries in a freezer bag without any sugar or syrup, and put the date on the bag. Frozen cranberries can then be easily removed from the freezer for the next time you want to use them in cooking. Dips Dips are very popular during the holiday season. They are often used as appetizers at gatherings, and can be paired with vegetables, fruit, crackers, breads, or a variety of other foods. They can be, though, surprisingly high in fat and calories. For example, a premade vegetable and cheese dip that you would buy in the store can provide 15 per cent of the recommended total fat intake for an entire day in just two tablespoons! To put a healthy spin on dips, consider selecting low-fat alternatives when you buy dips. For example, a store-bought spinach dip that is made with made mayonnaise and sour cream has twice as many calories and fat than the same spinach dip that is made with yogurt and a smaller amount of mayonnaise and sour cream. Another great way to control what is in the dip is to make your own at home. Make dips with low-fat yogurt, salad dressing, cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour-cream instead of the regular fat alternatives to decrease the fat and calorie content. You can also use mashed chickpeas, or beans, like white, black or kidney beans instead of sour cream in recipes. For a quick, healthy and delicious dip – mix half a cup of hummus with half a cup of salsa and two tablespoons of low-fat yogurt. Serve with raw vegetables, whole grain crackers, or baked tortilla chips. This recipe was the EatRight Ontario winner for the Kids Recipe Challenge.
Holiday treats We are surrounded by treats during the holiday season. At gatherings and parties, consider offering your family, friends and co-workers a variety of foods, including both healthy foods and holiday treats. Offering a variety of foods gives those who may want to reduce their treat intake other options. This strategy helps to remove the weight-centered approach to food that often comes with the guilt of indulging in treats, and switches holiday eating to a health-centered approach that makes room for traditional foods and treats. Remember to be mindful of portion sizes, try using smaller plates and have a healthy snack before you go to a party so you won’t arrive over hungry. To put a healthy spin on some traditional holiday treats, consider making some minor tweaks to the recipe. For example: • Half of the butter, shortening or oil that is in a recipe can be substituted for applesauce. • Use cooking spray, nonstick pans or parchment paper instead of oil or butter to prevent sticking. • Substitute fat-free or lowfat cream, sour cream, milk and cream cheese for their regular fat alternatives. • Swap half of the allpurpose flour in a recipe for whole-wheat flour. • Use two egg whites for each whole egg in a recipe. Tweaking recipes with these tips will help to improve the nutritional value a little, without changing the taste and texture that we love. For more information, visit our website at healthunit.org, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, or call our Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853. Dana Hawthorne is a registered dietitian/public health nutritionist with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.
Now’s the time to renew Outdoors Cards If you’re planning on fishing and hunting in Ontario next year, check to see if your Outdoors Card expires at the end of 2015. If it does, you can renew it now. In order to fish or hunt in Ontario, most people need an Outdoors Card, along with a hunting or fishing licence tag. The Outdoors Card is valid for three calendar years. Cards expire Dec. 31 of any given year.
There are three ways to renew your Outdoors Cards: • Online (www2. on.wildlifelicense.com) • By calling 1-800-288-1155 • In person at a participating ServiceOntario centre or licence issue Did you know… • Approximately 690,000 Outdoors Cards were sold in Ontario in 2014. • In 2014, anglers bought approximately 1.1 million fishing
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licences in Ontario, generating about $36.6 million in revenue. • Last year, hunters bought approximately 620,000 hunting licences in Ontario, generating about $29.5 million in revenue. • All revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing licences in Ontario is used for wildlife and fisheries management. Submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
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Merry Memories Christmas Concert rehearsal
The students at South Branch Elementary School in Kemptville rehearsed their Merry Memories concert on Dec. 15. The kindergarten classes at South Branch sang ‘I Want to Be an Elf,’ during the rehearsal.
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Local hockey team gives back to community
The Upper Canada Cyclones AAA Major Peewee team, based out of Kemptville, helped sort food at Salvation Army Christmas Central in the Kemptville Mall on Dec. 8. In addition to sorting the food, the team also contributed roughly 1,000 non-perishable food items to the Salvation Army to help re-stock the food bank for the year. All 18 players, age 12, pitched in because they know it’s important to give back to the community. Pictured are a few members of the team and coaches.
Inuktitut classes to be offered to North Grenville residents in February
The South Branch Choir sang two songs during the rehearsal.
The students in a split grade four/five class at South Branch performed their own rendition of a popular folk dance, called the Virginia Reel.
Inuktitut classes are being offered to North Grenville residents, beginning in February 2016, for eight weeks. This course is one of 4 language courses, available through Language Learning North Grenville. Inuktitut, is a word used by Inuit for their language, and other forms of knowledge ‘in the Inuit way’. The goal of the Inuktitut classes is to introduce participants to Inuit language and culture in a welcoming, experiential and interesting way. In the InuktitutNG language classes, Kemptville resident Beverly Illauq will teach participants the basics of Inuktitut phonemes (sounds), morphemes (chunks of meaning), semantics (vocabulary) and simple syntax (grammar) of the Inuit language. Participants will also be introduced to a wide variety of subjects during the classes including Inuit place names, hunting, family practises, Inuit art, music, games, camping styles and principles of education. Some Inuit history and cultural traditions will also be touched on. Students will begin to learn to read and write Inuktitut syllabics. In Canada, there are six fairly distinct dialects of Inuktitut. Although each dialect is quite similar, there are some slight differences, some of which will be covered in the InuktitutNG course. When one dialect is learned, it is possible to understand much of what is said or written in other Inuktitut dialects. The dialect being used in the classes will be a Baffin Island dialect Bev Illauq and her family of four children have been residents of Kemptville since 2010, when they moved to the area after spending a few years in Regina. Bev first taught school in
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the Arctic in Igloolik in 1978, and then went on to work for DIAND as a teacher and a cultural development officer in Ottawa. In 1983 she moved to Clyde River ‘for one year’. Within five years she was married to an Inuit hunter, had two children, a twelve-dog team, a house and was fluent enough in Inuktitut to handle parent interviews with unilingual parents! The couple went on to operate Qullikkut, an internationally acclaimed outfitting business, as well as a development corporation and in 1996 they were instrumental in starting the Ilisaqsivik Family Resource Centre in Clyde River, NWT, now known as Nunavut. Throughout her 20 years in the Arctic, Bev remained involved in the local school and helped establish the Piqqusilivirrivik Cultural School in 2011, also in Clyde River. Bev values her extended Inuit family highly and keeps in touch with family members, when they come to Ottawa for medical attention. Anyone interested in gently exploring the cultural and language roots of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples will find the InuktitutNG language course to be a refreshing new view on our identity as Canadians. Tungasugitsi! Welcome! For more information on the InuktitutNG course, please contact Bev Illauq at billauq@ gmail.com, or visit the Language Learning North Grenvilles’ website at www.alkeventmanagement.ca. Look for information and a registration form. under the InuktitutNG menu. Sign up today to take this amazing learning experience! Wednesdays for 8 weeks, starting February 17, 2016, from 7-9pm for $195 per student. Submitted by Anne Kotlarchuk
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Regional Round-Up Almonte Fairboard Annual Winter Dance, Featuring the Valley Rovers. Saturday, January 9, Almonte Civitan Hall. Proceeds: towards Agricultural Hall Fund. Tickets/information: Debbie 613-256-3879 or any Almonte Fairboard member. www.almontefair.ca Welcome in the New Year with friends and neighbours at the Almonte Legion Levee, Friday, January 1 from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Army Navy & Air Force Annual Levee Friday, January 1, 2016, Johnny Spinks 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 315 Townline Road East. 613-253-5097. Army Navy & Air Force New Years Eve, Thursday, December 31, Blast From The Past 8 p.m.-1 p.m. tickets required. Bridging the Generation Gap, A book club meant to bring together readers of all ages. Jan. 12, 6-7:30pm. Sign up at the library. 613-257-2702. Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, January 2. Army Navy Club (across from McEwan’s gas station). Light lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes. 2 person teams, 8 games played. Chair Exercise Classes every Monday, 2 p.m. at Carambeck Community Centre. Info: 613-256-8339. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, every Friday (January 8, 15, 22 and 29) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 10-noon, at the Wesleyan Church (33 Central Ave. E.)Info: 613-257-2779 ext 106 (or ext 100). “Memories of the Eaton’s Christmas Catalogue” exhibit continues at The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum until January 11, 2016. Monday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, 267 Edmund Street. 613-253-7013. Tech Tutoring Thursdays, One-on-one hlep for anyone wishing to learn more about the techy that they use on a daily basis. Thursday 10am-5pm. Sign up at the library. 613-257-2702. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677.
Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.
Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling (613)258-6133 Ext. 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9. New location is The auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44.
LANARK Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Wendy 613-259-2182.
MERRICKVILLE Executive Meeting, Jan. 5, 7p.m. Merrickville Legion. General Meeting, Jan. 12, 7p.m. Merrickville Legion. Merrickville Legion, New Years Levee Jan 1, 1pm, music: The Swing Band, potluck supper. Merrickville Legion Open, Jan. 13, 12 noon-4pm. Merrickville Legion Open, Jan. 2, 12 noon-4pm. Merrickville Legion Open, Jan. 6, 12 noon-4pm. Merrickville Legion Open, Jan. 9, 12 noon-4pm. Music by Matt Hayes, January 8, 7-11 p.m. Chicken Dinner, 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion.
PAKENHAM Fitness Classes Stewart Community Centre, every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. Info: 613-2568339.
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Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170. Blood Donor Clinic, Civitan Club of Perth, Highway 43, Monday January 11, 1pm - 7pm Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Community Dinners, St. James Anglican Church, Saturday, Jan. 9, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey & Drummond St), Roast Beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, dessert, tea & coffee. Community Dinners, St. James Anglican KEMPTVILLE Church, Saturday, Jan. 2, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey & Drummond St), Tortieres, tomato soup, sweet Baby Talk, Wednesday, January 6, 1:30-3 p.m. potato casserole, vegetables, rolls, Christmas baking, Ontario Early Years Centre. tea & coffee.
Community Dinners, St. Paul’s United Church, Saturday, Jan. 16, 25 Gore St. West (corner of Gore and D’Arcy St.), Roast Pork, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls, pickles, assorted cakes, tea & coffee. Community Home Support - Lanark County monthly Parkinson’s Support Group, last Monday of each month, 1:30pm, Community Home Support Office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. Info: Suzanne Bourbonnais 613-267-6400 ext 24. Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 613-267-4225. Men’s group, 1st Wednesday evening (January 6). Teens on up, All men warmly welcomed and respected. Bust isolation, build community. Details 613267-8308. New Year’s Eve, Royal Canadian Legion Lounge, Branch 244, Perth, Thursday December 31, with Harry, Ed, & Mark 8-1am. Tickets available at the bar. Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. January 8. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703. The RCL Branch 244 Perth Ladies Auxiliary will host a meeting, January 7 2016, 7 PM. We will have Margot CEO of GWM Hospital Foundation attending.
Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:309pm, Newboro Community Hall. Fundraising Meeting and General Meeting, January 14 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482. January 13, noon: The New Horizon Club begins the new year with a potluck luncheon, Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall (bring your own dishes). Lunch followed by a “guess who” presentation. Info: Kim 613258-1780. Maberly Agricultural Society, is hosting its Annual General Meeting, Monday, January 11, 7:30pm. Maberly Community Hall. Meeting is open to the public. Personal Sewing, every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Everyone welcome. Call 613-283-8482 or 613-2838325. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (January 12). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast, January 8, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. You could win a breakfast.
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4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005). Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion Br 542, Westport, January 4, start of the new season. Celebrate with our New Years Day Party with Harry Adrain, Royal Canadian Legion Br 542, Westport, 2-6 p.m. Light luncheon. Clayton Hall, New Years Eve, Dec 31, music: Jeff & Jamie McMunn. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Tickets: 613-256-1947, 613-256-0740. Cribbage starts Wednesday, January 6, Royal Canadian Legion Br 542, Westport, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Exercise led by a Registered Kinesiologist, every Thursday, at Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Intermediate 9:30-10:30; Beginner 10:45-11:45. Call 613-284-2558 to arrange your personal assessment before starting this program.
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Come Join Club 60 for games-entertainment at Branch 95 Legion every 2nd & last Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, every Wednesday 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Duplicate bridge every Monday at 7pm & Tuesday 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion. Partnerships: Iris Winston 613-256-4747. Duplicate Bridge every Monday evening, 7pm, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 613-283-2690. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games every Tuesday afternoon, 1pm, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 613-283-2690. Duplicate Bridge, Monday, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership 613-633-6205. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership 613-633-6205. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- January 5, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist, every Monday and Thursday, 2 Gould St, Rideau Valley Diabetes Service/Telemedicine. Intermediate, 9:30-10:30; Beginner, 10:45-11:45. Call 613-284-2558 for personal assessment before starting this program. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday January 3, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, on Abbott St., Contact: Carol 613-284-0305. Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. Gentle Exercise, at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday. Info: 613-2842558. Gospel Blues Concert, featuring “In Hard Times”, Thursday, December 31, 7 p.m. at Bethel Pentecostal Church. In support of the local Salvation Army Family Services. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com Revelation Seminar, every Monday, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 333 Hwy 29 (just past the mall), 7-8:15pm, Everyone Welcome. Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital). Youth Darts, every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95.
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From emissions to self-driving cars 2015 was not a dull year One of the great things about the industry that I work in is that it is always changing. There’s never a dull day at work, and there’s always something new to learn. This past year was a perfect example. Volkswagen emission troubles If you own a VW diesel (or even a gasoline powered unit) from the model year 2009 or newer, you will want to keep track of VW’s effort to resolve one of the largest recalls on record. In case you missed it, VW was found to have installed ‘cheater’ software on a large number of vehicles that allowed them to pass stationary emissions tests, but on the road they failed miserably. Government agencies from around the globe have levied astronomical fines and the carmaker has just started to announce the details on fixes they hope to begin delivering in the New Year. You can find out more, and if your VW is involved by logging onto www.vwemissionsinfo.ca. Self-driving cars hitting the roads More and more carmakers and independent electronics specialists are getting on the self-driving bandwagon and some are promising vehicles in showrooms within the next few years. Google still has the largest number of prototypes on the roads
and they are starting to rack up collision statistics at twice the rate of regular vehicles per mile driven. It’s not that Google-car brains are suffering from distraction, as all of the collisions reported to date have been shown to be the fault of other human drivers. The biggest problem is that the current batch of self-drivers obeys all traffic laws to the letter. They don’t make rolling stops, or try to run yellow lights, or cut other drivers off. When the driving public is mixed with these autonomous do-gooders, well the results speak for themselves. Now programmers and engineers are going back to the drawing board to consider how they can make their creations a little more like the rest of us behind the wheel (Heaven help us all!). If you think you’ll never be able to afford a self-driving car, there may be a solution in your future. A small number of electronics firms are now researching and developing add-on kits that promise to turn an ordinary daily driver into an auto-piloted ride. Check under your Christmas tree in a few years to see if your autonomous wishes came true.
Car Counsellor BRIAN TURNER
ing replacement air bags for a wide number of recalls involving more than a few automakers. These units are prone to corrosion of the metal canister than contains the explosive materials that inflate the air bag. In rare circumstances shards of metal can fly out of the air bag along with the fabric material causing injuries. Check to see if your vehicle is involved by logging onto your carmaker’s website or by calling an authorized dealership with your vehicle serial number.
We’re still distracted Distracted driving earned an infamous distinction in 2015. It now takes more lives than impaired driving. Every day in almost every region of the country we can witness drivers texting, checking emails, or talking on a cell phone. Carmakers don’t seem to be helping much in Air-bag recalls are still going strong their headlong rush to create dashOne of the largest manufacturers es that have more to do with smart of air bags, Takata, is still supply- phones or tablets than they do with
the safe operation of their products. Convictions for this offence bring large fines, demerit points, and the risk of increased insurance premiums. The law enforcers tell us if the device is in your hand and you’re behind the wheel, they’ll pull you over and issue a ticket. Being stopped at a traffic light or in line at the drivethrough won’t excuse you from the law. When you’re driving there is only one safe place for your electronic device; out of sight and reach.
safe and prosperous New Year and drive safely and thanks for your readership and letters and emails. Keep them coming. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ in the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you Electric cars still charging seek direct contact (due to volume, I While low fuel prices have slowed can’t always promise replies). electric car sales, more and more carmakers are going ahead with Yours in service plans for more models of these zeroBrian Turner emissions transports. The recently signed Paris climate agreement and provincial plans for carbon pricSAVING ENERGY! ing are bound to keep this techIn homes, up to nology going. Driving ranges for 25 percent of all-electrics are improving as is the our electric bill availability of public quick-charge is for lighting. stations. When the average comOver the life of the bulbs, CFLs mute for us is less than 20 km on a cost the average national basis, a vehicle you can ‘reconsumer less fuel’ at home that comes without the than half the cost maintenance expenses of traditional of traditional combustion power trains, can make incandescent a lot of sense. bulbs for the Hopefully your 2015 was good same amount and your prospects for 2016 are betof light. ter. Please accept my wishes for a
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are familiar with the expression, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” This week you have bitten off a project that is just too much to chew. Enlist some help. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are on a roll, and now it is only a matter of maintaining momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not know where your path is taking you, but you are fully aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare for the unknown that lies ahead. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Learning from your mistakes can help you to grow, Cancer. Accept a challenge presented to you this week, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so challenging after all. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities are within reach, but you are just not sure which Here’s How It Works: way to go. Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each Virgo, no one will know what you’re like deep inside unless you share row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but let some clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! information slip out.
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Kevin Newell is an inquisitive six-year-old. A few months ago, he and his family were walking through a park in Ottawa, when they stumbled across a homeless person. He asked his father why the person looked so different and was told some people don’t have homes to live in, to which he replied ‘well let’s take him home with us.’ Kevin never forgot about that homeless person or the fact some people aren’t as lucky as he is, with a nice warm house, food to eat and a family who loves him. On Dec. 21, he and his sister, nine-year-old Rebecca Newell, decorated roughly 30 cupcakes and 300 cookies to bring to Centre 454 in Ottawa. According to the 454 website, the shelter is a “community ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Centre 454 is a free daytime drop-in serving the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in the Ottawa area. We are committed to serving those who require assistance in the form of support services, social recreation and essential needs.”
The Centre provides supportive counselling, crisis intervention, hygiene supplies, laundry facilities and seasonal clothing. The outreach team provides support to disabled individuals as they apply for ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) benefits. Centre 454 operates five days weekly during the warmer months and seven days a week from November to March each winter.’ “After decorating cookies at the Spirit of Christmas in Oxford Mills, he got the idea to make cookies for homeless people,” said Mary Newell, Kevin and Rebecca’s mother. “I thought it was crazy.” While decorating the cupcakes, Kevin began to draw a picture of dozens of people in a line holding hands. “I’m drawing all the people who are going to eat the cookies,” he explained. He explained the treats are a way to show homeless people that people care about them. “Christmas is about giving,” he said. He said helping people in need is very important. “If people are homeless and no one gives them anything they could die,” he explained. “There’s no arguing with that logic,” said Mary. The treats were distributed to the roughly 400 people, including men, women, children and families, who receive services from Centre 454. When asked if he would continue to help homeless Jennifer Westendorp/METROLAND people, he answered, “of course I want to keep helping.” Rebecca and Kevin Newell decorate cupcakes for Centre 454 in Ottawa on Dec. 21. “Your local furniture & appliance showroom.”
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She said the existing 2014 population of Kemptville was 5,000 people. “With a projected growth of 5.7 per cent per annum, by 2034, there will be around 15,000 people,” said Young. The wastewater treatment needs have not changed since the previous report, she said. “As per the previous report, we will require an upgrade to the existing waste water treatment plant in 2027,” said Young. “It was originally thought it would be required sooner.” Changes have been made to the phosphorous, as per the RVCA’s comments, she said. “Basically, the Rideau River is at capacity for the amount of phosphorous and has been for the past 13 years,” said Young. “The amount of phosphorous that the waste water treatment plant is currently putting out cannot be increased, which will mean
additional reductions to the phosphorous output at the plant will be required or a phosphorous offsetting programming.” The report stated the phosphorous offsetting program is recommended, at an estimated cost of $2.9 million, to be implemented as soon as possible. She said the waste water expansion will need to commence at the 90 per cent trigger for capacity in 2024. “Construction should be completed by 2027, with a total estimated cost of $18.8 million,” said Young. A potential location for a new source of potable water has been identified at Kemptville College, she noted. “However, when that is to occur, we will have to look into how that will affect the source capacity of the Van Buren Well, which is located near that campus,” she said. She said the final steps will be the notice of completion, filing the Master Plan update and proceeding with the projects outlined in the MP.
Smile Cookies bring in nearly $5,000 for KYC Tim Hortons is spreading Christmas smiles at The Kemptville Youth Centre once again this year. Here José Salvador (left) and Ingrid Kohling (right), owners from both Kemptville Tim Hortons stores are donating all the revenue from the local Tim Horton Smile Cookie Campaign to KYC. Accepting the generous gift are Connor Dixon, Vice-President of Youth Council, Emily Dixon, KYC youth, and Breanna Luther, President of Youth Council. Submitted photo
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Here we go again !! I can’t believe it will be 2016 tomorrow. It seems like only yesterday that we were freezing on Parliament Hill awaiting the new millennium. Only to have the countdown that was projected on the Peace Tower completely messed up. 10..9..8..sideways 3, etc. If nothing else it started the new century off with a laugh. Now the days are getting longer it’s time to look at the new offerings for the spring. There are so many new plants coming but I’m going to restrict this article to just the selection from Proven Winners. Most garden centres carry their products for a good reason. My experience at the greenhouse was always positive with Proven Winners. The plants are as described in their catalogues, healthy and vigorous. You pay a small premium but well worth it. When growers put profit ahead of propagation, it usually doesn’t end well. This week I will just focus on perennials. There are hundreds of new annuals in a rainbow of colours but we’ve always found more value with the ones that hang around for years. The criteria for Angie and I has always been a few characteristics. Hardy, tolerant of light and moisture variations, native if possible and a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Wow factor doesn’t hurt. Here are a few that leapt of the page. First, Baptisia or false indigo “Sparkling Sapphires”. Electric blue flowers, drought tolerant, native, part to full sun, 30-36 inches tall, will grow in poor soil and no need to deadhead. It also
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comes in a new variety called “Pink Truffles”. Soft pink flowers. Next is a new Monarda or bee balm called “My Cerise”. Shorter than most Monarda at only 12-18 inches, you can bring this one to the front of the flower bed. Brilliant scarlet flower, native, part to full sun, fragrant foliage and well named. The bees, butterflies and hummers just love bee balm. One that caught my eye the second I turned the page was a new Hibiscus or rose mallow called “Summerific Perfect Storm”. 7-8 inch blossoms with soft white and pink petals, a dark red throat and dark green foliage. Zone 4, grows to about 3 feet, native and another favourite of hummingbirds. And I’ve saved the best for last. A new Diervilla or bush honeysuckle called “Kodiak Orange”. Zone 4, sun or shade (even dry shade), drought tolerant and deer resistant. It grow three to four feet and sports delicate yellow flowers all summer. In the fall the foliage rivals the colour of burning bush with a tinge of orange. Unlike some honeysuckles this Diervilla is not invasive. And once again a treat for our friends with wings. Go online and have a look. Your choices won’t match ours but there is something for every taste. It’s always fun to start fresh, anticipating new additions to the garden. Here we go again. If you have any gardening questions, email me at gordknights3@gmail.com
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gion Branch 212 for their annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 9. The NATO veterans are from all across the region.
(NATO) and the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) in the Cold War, from 1950 to 1990. It was a massive commitment. Several hundred thousand Canadian military members served in the vital cause of deterring Soviet aggression, thereby joining Canada’s allies in preventing the outbreak of a third world war and the nuclear holocaust that would have ensued. That oversight is one of the primary goals of NVOC to change.” “We are in an interesting period because we have a new government,” said Jenkins. He said the new Minister of Veteran’s Affairs, The Honourable Kent Hehr Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence seems to be open to listening to what the NVOC has to say. “There has been a more positive shift at Veterans Affairs,” said Tud Kaulbach the advocacy and liaison group chair for NVOC. When the new government named its new ministers it included with each appointment a letter from the Prime Minister
Trudeau with his expectations for that particular department. For the Department of Veterans Affairs he had the following goals: • Work with the Minister of National Defence to reduce complexity, overhaul service delivery, and strengthen partnerships between Veterans Affairs and National Defence. • Re-establish lifelong pensions as an option for injured veterans, and increase the value of the disability award, while ensuring that every injured veteran has access to financial advice and support so that they can determine the form of compensation that works best for them and their families. • Expand access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance to better support veterans who have had their career options limited by a service-related illness or injury. • Provide injured veterans with 90 per cent of their prerelease salary, and index this benefit so that it keeps pace with inflation. • Create a new Veterans Education Benefit that will provide
full support for the costs of up to four years of college, university, or technical education for Canadian Forces veterans after completion of service. • Improve career and vocational assistance for veterans through ensuring that job opportunities for returning veterans are included in Community Benefits Agreements for new federally-funded infrastructure projects. • Deliver a higher standard of service and care, and ensure that a “one veteran, one standard” approach is upheld. • Re-open the nine Veterans Affairs service offices recently closed, hire more service delivery staff, and fully implement all of the Auditor General’s recommendations on enhancing mental health service delivery to veterans. • Create two new centres of excellence in veterans’ care, including one with a specialization in mental health, posttraumatic stress disorder and related issues for both veterans and first responders. • Provide greater education, counselling, and training for
had a meeting with the Minister a few weeks ago and there were a number of points that came out of that meeting.” He said that his group will now be able to focus on four or five of those points. At issue is the way the Canadian government has viewed veterans who served during the cold war years. Members of NVOC are hoping a new government will listen to their point of view and make serious change happen for cold war veterans. Manson said in his article, “Canada and Canadians paid a heavy price for all this. To put it concisely, our Cold War operations resulted in more fatalities due to military service than in the Korean War, the Balkan conflicts, the Gulf Wars, Afghanistan, and peacekeeping – combined. For aircrew deaths alone, the number was 926.”
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Every year during the Christmas season the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada comes out to Kemptville to enjoy their annual Christmas dinner. They congregate from all over at the Kemptville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212. This year they met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 9. There were NATO veterans from North Gower, Greely, Orleans, Smiths Falls and Almonte and Kemptville. This year the NVOC is more optimistic than ever that many of their concerns will be addressed by the new federal government. The president of NVOC Gord Jenkins said,” We are not a social club. We are trying to raise awareness. We are more of an advocacy organization.” The NVOC has as its mission, to speak up for modern-day veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces in order that they receive the support they deserve from their country. In an article written by NVOC member General (Ret) Paul Manson, former Chief of the Defence Staff, he describes several articles about the number of Canadian veterans. He wrote in the Globe and Mail, “One article, which included tallies from Veterans Affairs Canada, referred to “685,300 Canadian veterans: 75,900 from the Second World War, 9,100 from the Korean War, and 600,300 from subsequent peacekeeping missions and conflicts, including at least 40,000 younger Afghanistan war vets.” Another opinion article took up the same theme, referring to Canadian casualties in the First and Second World Wars, Korea, Afghanistan, and “numerous United Nations peacekeeping assignments.” Manson continued, “Stunningly absent from both accounts is even the slightest mention of what was by far Canada’s most important military activity since 1945: Our contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
families who are providing care and support to veterans living with physical and/or mental health issues as a result of their service. • End the time limit for surviving spouses to apply for vocational rehabilitation and assistance services. • Increase the veteran survivor’s pension amount from 50 percent to 70 percent. • Eliminate the “marriage after 60” clawback clause, so that surviving spouses of veterans receive appropriate pension and health benefits. • Double funding to the Last Post Fund to ensure that all veterans receive a dignified burial. • Work with the Minister of National Defence to develop a suicide prevention strategy for Canadian Armed Forces personnel and veterans. Joseph Morin/Metroland “We have analysed the 15 Members of the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada gathered at the Kemptville Le- bullets,” said Kaulbach. “We
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Food supplies, food losses and the world population Don Mercer
In the late 1700’s, a British economist named Thomas Malthus developed a theory linking the dependence of the world’s population to food production. At that time, there were fewer than one billion people on Earth, but he anticipated problems in the coming years. Malthus reasoned that population growth was exponential, indicating that it would double in a given number of years. However, he saw the ability to increase the production of food as an arithmetic process, which meant that gradual incremental improvements could be made; but never on the same scale as the growth in population. The conclusion was rather pessimistic – eventually, the world would not have sufficient food supplies to feed its citizens. Fortunately, there were some things that Malthus could not foresee as having a significant impact on his model of the global situation. Improved agricultural practices, new crop varieties with higher yields and better tolerance to environmental factors,
plus other new technologies brought on by the Green Revolution, pushed food production far beyond what was imaginable in 1798. As a result, the global population has risen to just over seven billion. Sadly, we are now faced with food shortages giving rise to hunger and malnutrition in various parts of the world. This begs a number of questions: Is the Malthusian Model coming back to haunt us? Do we have sufficient capacity to feed a growing population? Where can we find more food? One of the areas being examined as a means of increasing food supplies is in the reduction of losses currently
being experienced. Routinely, we see estimates that one-quarter to one-third of the food produced in the world today spoils before it can be consumed. Whether or not these figures are accurate, or simply “guesstimates”, is not the issue here. What is important is that so much of the food we produce is actually lost. If you want some sobering reading, a 2012 paper by Dana Gunders will certainly provide it. Ms. Gunders is a Staff Scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council in the United States. The title of her paper, available on-line, says it all; “Wasted: How America is Losing Up
to 40 per cent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill”. Included in her report is a table summarizing “Food Consumed versus Food Loss” for the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in 2011. In those four countries, the loss of fruits and vegetables was a shocking 52 per cent. In September 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an initiative to reduce food waste. They estimated that 60 billion kilograms (or 133 billion pounds) of food is being lost or wasted annually in the US, while nearly 50 million people are considered to be food insecure. The press release goes on to say that each year, the average American family of four wastes about $1,500 worth of food with a nutritional value of more than two million calories. If this is the situation in the country with the world’s leading economy, it is not much of a stretch to imagine what is happening in many
current population of seven billion better. Of course, it is easy to do some simple mathematics and say that all we need to do is work better with what we already have. However, it’s not so easy to make it happen – and it certainly won’t happen overnight. So, how do we go about reducing food losses? The first step is to identify where the losses are occurring. In and of itself, this is no simple task. The next steps of taking action to address the problems are even more complex. Once again, you may want to take a look at Ms. Gunders’ paper for some insight. Rather than ignoring the situation and waiting for someone else to solve the problem, perhaps we could all make a conscious effort at the personal level to address this global issue. Don Mercer is an Associate Professor, Department of Food Science University of Guelph
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St. James Anglican Church 35 Clothier St. W. Worship Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Midweek service Wed. 10 am. For information about up coming events and Leslie Hall stjameskemptville.com, phone 613-258-2562. Fr. Robert Porter. Kemptville Pentecostal Church 1964 County Road 43 Kemptville. Sunday services: 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School during service. Reverend Steven Kohls. North Grenville Community Church (2659 Concession). Free Methodist 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. 613-258-4815. Senior Pastor Reverend Daniel C. Massey. www.ngccfm.ca. Presbyterian Kemptville & Mountain Pastoral Charge Rev. Samer Kandalaft. St. Paul’s Kemptville 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service /Church School /Nursery. Knox Mountain Service 9:15 a.m. Holy Cross Church (505 Clothier St. W). Mass Times: Sat: 5 p.m., Sun: 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s Liturgy during 11 a.m. Mass. Father Andrew Shim. St. John’s United Church 400 Prescott Street 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service with a nursery and Church school. Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Offices open Tues 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. & Wed-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone 613-258-3259 or e-mail stjohnsk@magma.ca. Calendar of events available at www.kemptvilleunitedchurch. org. Building is fully accessible. St. Andrews United 256 South Gower Dr., Heckston. Sunday Service 11 a.m. Reverend Blair Paterson 613-989-2825.
other nations. One of the things that I found interesting was the potential impact of food wastes on climate change. Much of the wasted food ends up in landfills where its decomposition generates methane – a harmful greenhouse gas. Reducing food losses would ultimately help lower methane emissions. Let’s do a bit of hypothetical number crunching to see what could happen if food losses were reduced. Suppose that food losses are currently at a level of 30 per cent, and further suppose that they could be reduced by one-third. Such a reduction would translate into an increase of almost 15 per cent in available food over what we are currently using (see the accompanying diagram based on 100 tonnes of food at the start). The impact of this “recovered” food is staggering! It could feed an additional billion people, or feed our
Kemptville Christian Reformed Church 2455 County Rd. 18/Clothier St. W. 10:00 a.m and 6:30 p.m. (call for details) Sunday Services. Children’s Worship during morning service, Sunday School following a.m. service. Pastor Ken Gehrels 613-258-5008 Harmony Community Church 12010 Ormond Road, Winchester. Sunday Service 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 613-774-5170 Rev. D.B. North, Pastor. Mountain–South Mountain United Church, located in South Mountain. Minister: Rev. Blair Paterson. Service: 9:30 a.m. www.4unitedchurches.ca United Pentecostal Church 10 St. Lawrence St., Bishops Mills. Times of Services: Sunday Morning 10 a.m., Morning Worship; Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Evangelist Service–Old Fashion Preaching & Gospel Singing. Pastor-Rev. William Morehouse, 613-258-3665. Southgate Community Church 1303 French Settlement Rd., Kemptville. 3 services: 9:00 a.m., 10:20 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. Lead Pastor Ben Last. Youth and Worship Pastor Joel Van Dasselaar. Children’s Ministry coordinator Lindsay Shephard. www.southgatechurch.com The Anglican Parish of Oxford A big county welcome from our rural churches. We worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Anne’s, Oxford Station – 1st and 3rd Sundays. St. Andrew’s, Garretton – 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Peter’s, North Augusta – every 5th Sunday + Christmas and Easter. Fr. Robert Porter. 613-258-2562
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of the local restaurant. The event was emceed by Liam Maguire, expert on all things NHL-related, who played sports trivia with patrons and handed OMAFRA to enter negotiations re- out prizes provided by Underhill. garding Kemptville College The competition stems from the After months of waiting, the prov- ‘Home Team Advantage’ program, ince has spoken. which runs all year long. The Municipality of North Grenville received word Jan. 30 that the Kemptville College Renewal Task province is prepared to enter into ne- Force reflects on the last 10 months gotiations regarding the transfer of On March 12, 2014, the University the Kemptville College property. of Guelph held a press conference at The Ministry of Agriculture, Food the Kemptville campus, citing its imand Rural Affairs sent out a press pending closure. release shortly before noon, stating Since then, the Kemptville College “the province is working with local Renewal Task Force, which was esmunicipalities to determine options tablished on March 21 has been hard for a sustainable path forward for at work trying to keep the Kemptville agricultural education in Eastern On- College from being boarded up and tario.” forgotten.
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Kemptville Shoeless Joe’s wins competition, $20,000 for sports community It’s all about the game! Kemptville Shoeless Joe’s has won the ‘If Your Team Wins, Your Community Wins!’ competition and received $20,000 for the local sports community. The official announcement was made last Thursday, Jan. 29, during a boisterous celebration at the Kemptville Shoeless Joe’s. “We are so happy to be able to contribute to our local sports community,” said Jeff Underhill, owner
Marty Derks, chair of the KCRTF, explained that every member of the task force contributed a significant amount of their own personal time to the mission set forth by the task force. “We all did this with the purest intent,” said Derks. “We are all very passionate about saving the college. We were not going to let it close down. The college is a tradition that shouldn’t go away.” He said the Kemptville College is an integral aspect of the community. Dean of OAC sheds some light on physical costs of Kemptville campus
Over the past five years, the average annual cost of keeping the Kemptville campus running has been $2.3 million, according to Robert Gordon, Dean of Ontario Agricultural College. “It is important to note that these figures represent the campus running as a fully functional college, with a few hundred students for eight months of the year and research projects as well,” said Gordon. “All the buildings may not be in use going into the future.”
February Renewed OPP contract will bring savings, North Grenville CAO reports A six-year renewal contract for the Ontario Provincial Police was brought before the North Grenville Committee of the Whole on Feb. 2 and adopted by council on Feb. 9. Brian Carré, North Grenville Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), explained that a new billing system for the OPP is now in place. That new system is based on a base cost for services, as well as a separate cost for actual service time. “Costs such as overtime, prisoner housing and transfer and cleaning are all additional costs,” said Carré. See Year in Review page K6
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Wild about Wally David Gordon, Mayor of North Grenville and Warden of Leeds and Grenville, gets a big hug from Wally the Wildcat, the new mascot for the Kemptville Wildcats Baseball and Softball Club (formerly the KDLL) during a celebration at Shoeless Joe’s on Jan. 29. A $20,000 grant for the local sports community is definitely something to hug about.
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Sans Sousi, was the ‘celebrity chef ’ on Feb. 4. “They invite five chefs from the From page K5 community each year,” explained Kinnear. “This is the second time I’ve done this.” Mike Neelin, owner of Main17th annual Sweetheart Brunch street Restaurant in Merrickville, serves up tasty community fare where the events are hosted, said Bacon and sausages piled higher they select community members than the eye could see. who are well known and like to That was the state of the fridge cook for big groups of people. used to house food for the 17th annual Sweetheart Brunch on Feb. 8. Limerick Forest celebrates 75th By 10 a.m., the fridge appeared anniversary this year much less burdened. Limerick Forest is celebrating its More than 2,500 slices of ba- 75th anniversary this year. con, 2,500 sausages and 2,500 eggs An open house was held at the are used during the Sweetheart Limerick Forest Interpretative Brunch, which serves more than Centre on Sunday, Feb. 8, hosted 1,000 people every year. by the Friends of Limerick Forest, To date, the Sweetheart Brunch featuring birding expert Bruce Di event had raised $175,000 for Labio. the community. This year’s event It all began in 1940, when the was expected to bring in between $15,000 and $20,000.
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North Grenville Community Fund continues to grow The North Grenville Community Fund presented a deputation at the North Grenville Council meeting on Jan. 26. “We are celebrating 19 years of community building in North Grenville, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Ottawa,” said Geraldine Taylor, the overseer of the NGCF. She provided council with an update on the NGCF. “There are currently 12 funds, eight active and four growing,” said Taylor. She explained the funds encourage philanthropy and donor engagement.
Agreement Forest Program (AFP) was signed by the County of Leeds and Grenville and the province. The program was designed to promote substantial tree planting in the early ’40s and ’50s. More than eight million trees were planted over the life of the program. Merrickville Legion receives federal accessibility grant for lift Barrier free access to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 245 Merrickville is now possible. Member of Parliament for Leeds Grenville, Gord Brown, presented a cheque for $19,134 to Legion President Randy Stowell on Feb. 12. The grant money, which is from the Enabling Accessibility Fund, is for a wheelchair ramp lift, which will be installed on the side door of the Legion. See Year in Review page K7
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The Municipality of North Grenville, and their partners including the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force, the Kemptville College Foundation and McSweeney & Associates, were recognized for their collaborative efforts in the preparation of a report titled “Proposal to Establish the Kemptville Centre for Rural Advancement”. The report was also a finalist for the Ontario Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Marketing Excellence.
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parking and traffic bylaw encompassing all of North Grenville and we’ll report jwestendorp@metroland.com back in 2016.” The bylaw, to establish no The following is a list of briefs from the Committee parking areas (on one side) of the Whole meeting on on Cranberry Crescent and Somerville Road, was recDec. 21. ommend to council. Municipal staff acknowlNew civic address instaledge announcement from lation initiated on South French Catholic board “I do want to publically Gower Drive “Back in September, we acknowledge the press release that went out last week had identified on South from the French Catholic Drive that there were conSchool Board of Eastern cerns with civic addressing Ontario and their interest on the north end of South in pursuing occupancy at Gower Drive,” said Hutt. Kemptville College,” said “I am pleased to say, today Forbes Symon, Director of – Dec. 21 – was the go-live Planning and Development date. Municipal staffs were and one of the municipal out changing those signs.” He said some of the resileads on the Kemptville College file. “We have been dents were happy the error working with them for some was being fixed. time now and we’re quite Signs bylaw educational happy with the announcement. There’s many good phase “Back in September, Octhings that are happening with the college right now, tober, we passed our signs so it’s a nice way to end the bylaw,” said Hutt. “I wanted year with an expression like to advise committee that bylaw staff participated in an that.” educational phase and they Amended parking bylaw interacted with 250 busifor Cranberry Crescent and ness owners and individuSomerville Road recom- als. It was very, very well received.” He said the bylaw mended to council “This item was brought staff took a very helpful apforth to Committee of the proach to implementing the Whole (on Dec. 7) and at bylaw. “Anyone who drives that time we wanted to have some more dialogue with through our municipality the president of the building now will notice a huge imin question,” said Fire Chief provement, from a line of sight and safety perspecPaul Hutt. He explained the occu- tive,” said Hutt. pants of the building weren’t Part-time seasonal emoriginally clear about what was being requested in the ployee wage grid update “There’s some updates amendment. “We further recommend required under the Employto Committee of the Whole ment Standards Act,” said that parking restrictions Cahl Pominville, Clerk. “As on Cranberry Crescent, as you see, there are new miniwell as Somerville Road, be mum wage rates. There has amended in the parking and been an informal survey of neighbouring municipalities traffic bylaw,” said Hutt. “So in terms of the busi- that has been done, just to ness – they’ve been clarified get some comparisons. The as to how, when they have Human Resources Coordilarger gatherings, they will nator said we were right inbe able to have some park- line with the rest of the muing, but not parking that’s nicipalities for these wage been in their zone before?” rates. These have to do with asked Deputy Mayor Barb your students and part-time – that kind of thing. And Tobin. “We’re recommending this will keep us in complialternative measures if there ance with the Act and bring are larger functions,” said us up to date.” The administrative report Hutt. “They are very receptive of that and, as well, was recommended to counwe are going to review the cil. Jennifer Westendorp
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March MP Gord Brown announces $77,000 of funding for Limerick Forest Limerick Forest has received roughly $77,000 of funding from the National Trails Coalition. The announcement was made by Leeds Grenville MP Gord Brown, during a press conference held at the Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre on March 6. “Our government recognizes the importance of multi-purpose recreation spaces and wants to ensure we invest to expand those we can and restore those that need it,” Brown commented. BioMag pilot project report presented to council A report, regarding the BioMag pilot project that concluded in late summer 2013, was presented to the Committee of the Whole on March 2. “Infrastructure planning started in the early 2000’s, with the development of the Stantec Servicing Master Plan, which outlined the required steps to provide the necessary water and waste water capacity for the projected population growth until 2025,” began Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works.
and work with them, for the betterment of watersheds. “We always strive to work with municipalities, not tell them what to do, in order to resolve issues,” said Smirle. “We are focused on developing trust.” The South Branch Waterfront Trail open house “We started this (design) project last June,” said Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. “It turned into a longer process than we had hoped.” He said once the environmental assessment process is complete, the municipality can send out Requests for Proposal and begin work on the trail. “I suspect it may begin in late summer,” said Guy. He explained parts of the proposed trail are existing, but have grown over and need to be leveled and widened to accommodate pedestrians.
Fire destroys R. Rose Automotive A late afternoon fire Monday, March 23 destroyed R. Rose Automotive on County Road 43 and forced eastbound traffic on County Road 43, as well as traffic coming off the Veterans Memorial Highway and turning east, to a halt. Many commuters had to make a u-turn on top of the County Road 43 overpass as police blocked off the east lane. The North Grenville Fire Service responded to a reported structure fire SNCA continues to do ‘good work’ at 3:49 p.m. The building was located for North Grenville at 4062 County Road 43. North Grenville continues to get good value for its money, the South Five-year review of official plan Nation Conservation Authority in- touches on key policy modifications formed council during a March 9 preA public meeting for the five-year sentation. review of the Official Plan took place Following remarks from SNCA at the North Grenville Municipal Chair Doug Thompson during which Center on March 18. “A five-year rehe took time “to acknowledge the view of the official plan is required fine staff you have here,” Bill Smirle, under the planning act,” said Phil past chair, explained it is important to Mosher, planner. form partnerships with municipalities See Year in Review page K9
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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, January 11 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, January 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station Holiday Hours Friday, January 1 – CLOSED Saturday, January 2 – 9 am to 4 pm Solid Waste & Recycling Pick-up – There will be no pick-up on Friday, January 1; the pick-up will occur on Saturday, January 2 instead. Municipal Office Holiday Hours Thursday, December 31 8:30 am to 12 noon Friday, January 1 CLOSED North Grenville Public Library Holiday Hours Kemptville Branch Thursday, December 31 CLOSED Friday, January 1 CLOSED Burritts Rapids Branch Thursday, December 31 CLOSED CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested as Appointees to the following Board and Committee during the term of Council (through to November, 2018): • Library Board (Monthly Evening Meetings) – One member required • Canada Day Committee (Meetings as needed) – Minimum of Three members required Candidates must be 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and a resident of North Grenville. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca, by contacting cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or at the Administration Office. Please submit applications by Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 to the Administration Office, 285 County Rd. 44 or cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca. Further information is available by contacting the Clerk at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or 613.258.9569 ext.110.
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New Year’s resolution is a funny thing. Why wait until a specific day to make a change in your life? Does that really make sense at all, or is it just an excuse to continue not changing? I don’t get it. I hear from people they are resolving to work less, work more, eat less, work-out more, be nicer, be less nice – all sorts of strange behavioural changes that make no sense. I must be one of the few people on Earth who likes myself, despite my deficiencies. I change every day, but not on purpose. I learn something new every day. And hence, with each piece of knowledge I absorb, I grow. Change is a good thing, but refusing to change until a particular day is setting yourself up for failure. That’s a lot of pressure to put on one’s self. The better option would be to change progressively, rather than instantly. If you want to be different, the simplest way is to try something new each day. Behavioural traits are ingrained and therefore require intense re-conditioning. You can’t just wake-up one day and decide to not do something anymore. Especially when you have enjoyed said something every day for years. I think we should all resolve to devolve this year. Why, you ask, should we devolve? Because human beings are too far removed from what makes us human.
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he Farmer and I are alike in that we like to keep busy. We don’t bore easily, and we appreciate quiet time, but we seem to enjoy always having at least two jobs going at once. Now that he is retired from teaching, he is quite busy as a real estate agent, and then of course we do have a beef cattle farm. But apparently that isn’t enough. He likes having somewhere to go every morning, so now he has a new project. He is going to build a log cabin. It all started when I invited some friends over for dinner. The discussion came around to a surplus of cedar logs that our friend had on his property. I could see the wheels in my husband’s head beginning to turn. This man loves to build things. We have four-foot tall dollhouses in our basement that he built with his own hands. They were big enough for Sarah and Amy to sit inside when they were younger. They have proper wooden shingles and one of them is covered in artificial stone. We also have a miniature playhouse outside that is quickly becoming an art
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We rely on technology for human interaction, amusement, information and employment purposes. Without technology, we are lost. This is an issue – for all those who have seen Terminator, you know exactly what I mean. What we should all do, as a species, is resolve to focus more on human interaction, amusement via imagination, information courtesy books and employment enjoying nature at least once a day. Those are simplistic and progressively possible goals. Rather than resolve to do something beneficial for yourself this year, why not resolve to make a change in another person’s life? Making a resolution doesn’t have to be a standard, run-of-the-mill thing, in which you belittle your own person with constant criticism. Dare to be unique and say ‘this year, I will rescue five turtles who are trying to cross the road!’ or ‘this year, I will donate two bags of dog/cat food to a local animal shelter!’ or ‘I will not go on Facebook when I could be spending time with my kid!’ Change is too beautiful to limit it to New Year’s Eve.
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installation, as it disintegrates into the earth. I have pointed out that a more urgent project might be repairing the floor on that structure so that our grandchild doesn’t injure herself in it. His reply was, “She’s small. I have a few years before I need to worry about that.” (So if you bring small children over to visit, beware the broken-down playhouse. I don’t think the staircase inside is safe either.) My husband has built four houses, restored an old farmhouse and he has also built a couple of birch-bark canoes by hand. He is happiest when he is covered in sawdust, breathing in the smell of fresh-cut wood. He has a bunch of wood-working equipment but I just saw the Lee Valley tools catalogue arrive so I suspect he will be getting
more. That makes Father’s Day and his birthday easy this year: gift certificates so the carpenter can go shopping. The Farmer went out to survey the log collection. A deal was struck, and plans were made to trailer the wood to our house. Now he spends his evening studying a book on how to build a log cabin. I may pull up YouTube on the big screen and find him some DIY videos but I’m pretty sure he prefers to learn the old-fashioned way, by trial and error. He never follows the recipe when he cooks, either, and his meals always taste amazing. I asked him where he was going to install his new cabin. I imagined he might want to use it as a cabin in the woods. A getaway man-cave for when I’ve got the house over-run with children and grandchildren. “I can’t put it in the field with the cattle,” he explained. “They will poop all over it.” I laughed, and then I remembered the year we had the cattle stuck in the log barn beside the chicken coop. They loved it in there.
It was small enough that if they wedged themselves inside, it was cool and the bugs actually left them alone. We couldn’t keep them out of there and they kept pushing on the walls, threatening to heave the heritage building off its foundation. Eventually we had to nail a door on the outside to keep them out. They were most disappointed when they discovered it. Much mooing ensued. No, the Farmer says he is going to build a log cabin on the front lawn. Well that sounds nice. Our grandchildren can use it as a play house. Or maybe I can put a bar and stereo and lounge in there and call it a party shack. I haven’t told him my
plans yet. I will let him happily build it before I give him my suggestions. I’m sure they will be well received. As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016, take a moment to reflect on how much has changed in the past twelve months, and brace yourself for the next. We can’t choose our future but we can choose how we are going to react to it. Enjoy every moment and try to slow life down a bit. All the best, from me and the Farmer. Order your copy of “The Accidental Farmwife” book by Email:
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YEAR IN REVIEW last week to meet with OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) staff. “We had critical discussions, regarding the divesting of the lands and the creation of a new organization,” said Carré. The meeting resulted in the completion of the final draft Terms of Reference for the working group, whose purpose will be to develop new ways for the Kemptville College to remain a centre for rural advancement and agricultural education in Eastern Ontario. Goal is to educate school kids about agriculture in the county.” Constable G. Alan Thompson honoured for ‘service and sacrifice’ While in pursuit of a speeding sports car, just outside of Kemptville, Const. Thompson’s unmarked cruiser was struck by a freight train. He later died of his injuries in hospital. Forty years and 24 days later, Const. Thompson was honoured with a permanent memorial – a sign on the Highway 416 Canadian Pacific Railway overpass. “We are here to celebrate the dedication of the CP overpass to one of the OPP’s finest - G. Alan Thompson,” said Bill Bolton, Grenville Detachment Commander.
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Musicians withdraw from Dandelion Festival over TransCanada sponsorship Dandelion Festival organizers solicited sponsorship from TransCanada, prompting Kemptville musicians to withdraw their performances. Three acts scheduled to perform at the 2015 Dandelion Festival - John Carroll, Bella Borealis and George Buys - withdrew from the festival, after discovering TransCanada contributed $5,000 to the popular festival. Theatre to be renamed the ‘Urbandale Arts Centre’
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OPP Detachment Commander reports downward crime trend Crime statistics in North Grenville are going down, according to Grenville County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Bill Bolton. Inspector Bolton presented the police services annual report to council on March 23. He said there were 3,401 calls for service in 2014, compared to 3,723 calls for service in 2014. “That’s a reduction of 322 calls for service, or 8.6 per cent,” he said. He explained there were 419 criminal code charges in 2013 and 269 in 2014. “2014 had a decrease of criminal code charges of 150 or 35.7 per cent,” said Inspector Bolton.
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Bedingfield building makes way for new vision of downtown The vision is clear for Rob Thompson. Downtown Kemptville has to become a place people want to be. “To fix downtown, we need the right businesses and public spaces,” said Thompson. “It can be a destination.” The Bedingfield building, located at the T-intersection of Clothier and Prescott Street, is the fourth project Thompson has worked on downtown. The building, which he purchased two years ago, has borne many names in recent years, including the ‘Bright Spot,’ ‘House of Van’ and ‘Moonlight.’ He said when they opened up the walls to do renovations, it became clear the building couldn’t be salvaged. Proposal for community splash pad is making some big waves It appears that a desire for a community splash pad in North Grenville is making all kinds of waves, even with the cool temperatures. A heated discussion among parents of young children and other community members has been taking place on several social media sites, including a Facebook page with hundreds of members called “Kemptville Moms”. All of this debate is happening just as the developer, eQuinelle, is poised to open a splash pad in its signature neighbourhood in North Grenville late spring (whenever it arrives). North Grenville looks at long-term growth and prepares for economic challenges North Grenville CAO Brian Carré believes the key to the municipality’s financial success is related to its longterm financial plan. “As you know, the plan establishes an annual two per cent tax increase net of assessment growth over the next 10 years, as well as maintaining the recommended water and wastewater rates consistent with the 2012 rate study to achieve full water and wastewater cost recovery by 2021; the latter being a legislated re- quirement of the province.” Collectively, municipalities face a significant challenge said Carré.
Dandelion breakfast sponsor pulled out due to political policy Enbridge pulled its sponsorship, which included two barbecues and the people to man them, for the Dandelion Breakfast three days prior to the event because it was also sponsored by the Federal Liberal Party. “Enbridge has a policy that states we can’t partner with corporate or partisan groups,” said Tanya Bruckmueller, spokesperson for Enbridge.
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KDH scores in the top five per cent of Canadian hospitals for adoption of electronic medical records The Kemptville District Hospital has just achieved Stage 4 in the internationallyrecognized Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) process that charts a health care organization’s path through eight stages, zero to seven, to a fully paperless patient environment. KDH staff are excited and proud to have reached Stage 4 – only 5.2 per cent of Canadian hospitals have Three local boys give back achieved this designation. by re-building skate park jumps ‘Zero Carbon Build’ shows All those who’ve ever said future of sustainable living teenage boys lack initiative After five years of designcan eat their words. Josh Argu ing and perfecting, Chris and and Mike and Harry Doucette Claire Weissflog’s ‘zero carconsider the skate park at bon build’ is nearing compleRiverside Park in Kemptville tion. “The genesis of this is to their ‘second home.’ For years, demonstrate where we want they have wanted to re-build the to take the business (EcoGen jumps at the skate park, which Energy),” explained Chris. they use daily. “The jumps “We wanted to bring all the were too narrow and the track technologies we know about was worn down,” explained into this house.” 16-year-old Josh, who attends He realized, while designNorth Grenville District High ing and installing solar water School. heating systems, it could be done much more effectively North Grenville Fire Service from the ground up. “That just snowballed to welcomes new Fire Prevention greater realizations,” said Officer Shannon Armitage, the Chris. “We wanted to take new Fire Prevention Offi- all the technologies we knew cer with the North Grenville about that were relevant and Fire Service, has a simple put them into a house – cremessage – working smoke ating as close to zero carbon alarms and carbon mon- ox- lifestyle as possible.” ide alarms save lives. “I’m a ‘The Giving Knights’ charity good conduit,” said Armitage. “I am not afraid to spread the opens new doors for students at NGDHS word.” Students are capable of Sarah’s HOPE benefit con- any- thing, so long as you procert features talented students vide them the tool of creativity. at NGDHS Ashley Robinson, French Sarah’s HOPE began with an idea. Ten years later, stu- teacher at North Grenville dents at North Grenville Dis- Dis- trict High School, rectrict High School in Kempt- ognized the potential of her ville continue to help people grade 9 core French class and in Kenya by supporting the created a project that led to students at the Gatwe School something great. The class became ‘The Givin Embu. It began with letters, sent ing Knights’ charity. “The students came up with to teacher Phil Stover, from a former student named Sarah the name,” explained RobinBolton (nee Humphries), who son. “It’s all about student was doing an international led, project based learning.” She said the 21 students in nursing placement in Kenya the class did a ton of research at the time. The letters inspired Stover on various charities; their and some of his students to mission and values – whether get involved in the work she they were for-profit or notwas do- ing. Some of those for-profit. original mem- bers of Sarah’s Next week the Advance will HOPE, including Amanda MacNaughtan, Kacie Reaney feature the final; six months of and Sabrina Rubli, came the 10- the 2015 Year in Review.
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New members welcome Kemptville 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month – Kemptville The North Grenville Physiotherapy Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the O’Farrell Financial Services building at 292 County Road 44. All Centre Move the way you used to visitors welcome. 2nd and 4th Friday every month – Kemptville 6:00–10:00 p.m. Twice Creekside Centre The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night. Bring your 2868 County Rd. 43, Unit 4 Kemptville favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Tel: (613) 258-7661 3rd Saturday of the month – Kemptville Legion Breakfast, 3rd Saturday www.kemptvillephysio.com on every month starting on Sept 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 $3.00. Serving Bacon, eggs, sausages, ham, pancakes, potatoes, homemade beans, muffins, toast and coffee. Best deal in town!! Every Sunday – Kemptville 1:00–4:00 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) selects a game for their “Learn to Play” event. No experience needed. Like their Facebook page and see what game is on for Sunday. Do you have a game you’d like to learn? Email (info@twicethfungames.ca) and they’ll schedule it for a future “Learn to Play” event. All of January – North Gower At the Library: Artist of the Month is Karen Edwards of Barn Cat Antiques. 613-580-2940. Until January 3rd – Spencerville From Hanoi to Havana: The World of Working People (The Art of Getting By), featuring informal street portraits by photographic artist Barry Fawcett at ArtScene Spencerville, 11 Spencer St, Spencerville. For more information please visit us on Facebook, or on our 11 Somerville Road, website at artscenespencerville.weebly.com or call 613-258-4400. P.O. Box 880, January 9th – North Gower The Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Kemptville, ON Association wishes everyone a very Happy New Year and invites you www.wgpcas.ca throughout 2016 to each traditional Old Tyme Fiddle and Country music event 613-258-3493 starting on Friday, 9 January 2016, 7:30–11:30 p.m., at the Alfred Taylor Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower. We welcome all members, nonAccounting – AuditingRoad – Bookkeeping • Consulting Financial 11 Somerville members and singers & musicians. For additional information call Irwin White P.O. Box 880, Kemptville, ON Statements • Corporation & Personal Income Taxes • Management 613-258-2258. www.wgpcas.ca Advisory Services • Succession Planning – Business Plans January 13th – February 17th – North Gower Family Storytime at “Small Business Specialists serving the community since 1975” 613-258-3493 the Library beginning January 13, for 6 weeks to Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. No Accounting - Auditing - Bookkeeping registration required. 613-580-2940 January 16th – February 17th – North Gower 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ConsultingFinancial Statements 613.258.3229 Family Storytime at the North Gower Library, 6579 Fourth Line Road North Corporation & Personal Income Taxes 506 RIDEAU ST Management Advisory Services KEMPTVILLE Gower. Drop in, no registration needed. 613-580-2940 for information. January 26th – Kemptville The next Chamber Business-After-Hours Event Succession Planning - Business Plans C O I Specialists N L A Userving N D R O M AT “Small Business will be held at the Branch Restaurant on Monday, January 26th from 6 p.m.–8 the community since 1975” p.m. Jan 30, 2016 – Kemptville Kemptville Legion Euchre Tournament, WASH & FOLD SERVICE Registration from 11 a.m. to noon. Tournament starts as 12:00 p.m. Registration fee $10.00. For more information contact Chico at 613-9787828.
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2nd Monday Evening of Every Month – North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville usually meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:45 for a 7 p.m. start at The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill., Clothier St., Kemptville. Events vary by the month from speakers to documentary showings; workshops to outings. Please check the SNG website for details as dates, times and locations can vary: www.SustainableNorthGrenville.ca Open to everyone, no membership required. 3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville Are you a local, professional woman? Kemptville Women in Business (KWIB) typically meets for networking and business building every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville. For more information on becoming a member of this exclusive group, or to attend a meeting as our guest, please email membership@ kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com. www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com 3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville North Grenville Cancer Support Group meet third Monday of every month except July, August and December. St. John’s United Church, Kemptville 2:00 p.m. Welcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement. Every Mon-Wed-Fri. – Kemptville Walking Group meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre Early Birds: 8 a.m. Others meet at 8:30 a.m. 613-258-4487. Every Tuesday – Kemptville Mixed Pickup 18+Basketball is back! All skill levels are welcome to join us Tuesday evenings throughout the school year at Holy Cross School from 7–9 p.m. $5 for the night or $60 for the season. For more information contact Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or samantha. rivet-stevenson@rbc.com. Please remember there is no basketball on snow days Every Wednesday – Kemptville North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers free Bridge lessons for beginners at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre at 15 Sanders Street. For information call Bill Wheeler at 613-695-7777. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Kemptville Legion, 100 Rueben Cres. Afternoon Bingo. 1–3 p.m. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday – Kemptville Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month beginning September 9th, 1:15 p.m. St. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs. Everyone welcome – $5.00 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – Burritt’s Rapids New Horizon Club at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Come and join this active group of seniors. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Watch for meeting times and programmes in your local paper. 3rd Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Probus Club of North Grenville meet third Wed. of every month except for July, August and December. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Kemptville. 9:30 a.m. Gathering Time, 10:00 a.m. Meeting. Come and enjoy great speakers and fellowship.
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