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Friends and neighbours have lost another precious part of our community with the passing of Patrick Maloney. Pat passed away peacefully at Dundas Manor on Sunday, September 15, at the age of 89. Those who knew him will be sad and grateful that they knew the man. Those who didn’t know him may wonder why his death gets this attention. But they should understand that here was a man who was, in every way, a vital part of this place for his entire life. There was his time of public service. He served as a member of Kemptville town
council for almost 20 years as a councillor, Deputy Reeve and Reeve, and also served on the County Council, the Land Division Committee, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Police Services Board and the Hydro Commission. That’s quite a list already, but there was so much more to Patrick J. Maloney. Pat’s father came from Timoleague, Clonakilty, West Cork in Ireland, and that was a fact of life that never lost its importance for Daniel’s son. His connection with Ireland, shown in his songs, his jokes, in his entire persona, made him the municipality’s Irishman. Pat’s father and uncle had played a part in Irish
independence before arriving in Canada in 1927 with their wives. Daniel and Edith came to this country with $37 to their name, and settled in Kemptville, where they raised their family, Pat among them. Growing up in the village, as it was then, Pat developed a commitment to his community that had a lasting impact. He and Anita married and raised their three daughters, Colleen, Sarah and Kerry. In 1957, he was named to the committee which began the process of building Kemptville District Hospital, helping to choose the first Board of Directors for KDH. That same year, he was Assistant Manager of the Kemptville Royals hockey team. He served as MC for many activities, including the annual Remembrance Day services at the Kemptville Legion and at the Sweetheart Brunch. At all these events, Pat was renowned for his jokes, which were an odd mix of the humourous and the groaners. Another lost asset, Harry Pratt, once pointed out that "you don't have to laugh at his jokes because he'll laugh for you". Pat was named Citizen of the Year of Kemptville in 2013, as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Awards Gala. It was a mark of the respect and affection with which he was held by the people he lived among for so long.
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He was a committed member of the congregation at Holy Cross Church, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. It was at Holy Cross, also, that he shared another of the defining characteristics of Pat Maloney his music. Music was simply part of the man. It was how I first got to know him, when I watched him sing with Peter and Malcolm in the Peter Patter Pickers. Sharing the stage with him over the years as we celebrated Paddy’s Day, or when he joined with the Keltic Knights in later years, every time he was enjoying himself and giving joy and pleasure to his listeners. Pat was especially proud when one member of the family, granddaughter Ellen, returned to Ireland and took part in the Fleadh Cheoil [traditional Irish music festival) in Tullemore, County Offaly. In 2009, she finished first among 25 fiddlers in the Eastern North American Irish Fiddling championships held in New York City. Ellen, and his other grandchildren,Paul, Roslyn, Christopher, Austin and Caleb are the inheritance Pat and Anita have given to this country, this province, and this community. His friends and neighbours (and that includes all of us in North Grenville, whether you know him or not), will miss Pat Maloney and join with Anita and the family in celebrating a man worth knowing. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam.
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L to R: Bradlee Zrudlo, Ron Howard, Winston Kinnaird, Andrea Howard, Deirdre Moore. by Cathie Raina MM The Kemptville Players are busy rehearsing for the opening of the Fall production of Blithe Spirit. This is a scene from a seance led by the eclectic and astonishing Madame Arcati! Things do not go as planned, and it ends up with a spirit appearing from the dead and with Madame Arcati in a heap on the floor. Coward himself called this play "An Improbable Farce". The play opens at the Urbandale Arts Centre on October 24 until October 27. Evening shows 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm, and Saturday dinner theatre at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20, and $15 for those under 16, dinner theatre costs $50.00, with tickets also available for just the show. Ticket outlets at B&H Grocers, Business Strategies, the Municipal Centre, at the door, and online at www.kemptvilleplayers.ca.
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sity of Toronto. He then pursued his medical training and completed Internal Medicine residency and subsequent fellowship training at the State University of New York. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ghattas to KDH,” said the hospital’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Penny McGregor. “As a general internist, Dr. Ghattas will provide specialty support to all aspects of our existing hospital services, in particular our ER and inpatient services.” KDH’s Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Vassallo, also expressed his appreciation of Dr. Ghattas’ appointment: “I must commend our Chief of Staff for her ongoing success in recruiting the best physicians to KDH to care for the people we are privileged to serve, in North Grenville and beyond. We are fortunate to have attracted a physician of Dr. Ghattas’ calibre to our community. Our patients, families, and providers will benefit from his service.” Dr. Ghattas responded by commenting on why he chose to practice at KDH. “Over the last four years,” he said, “I worked in a community hospital that is very similar to KDH.
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KYC and Jumpstart purchase skates for Lending Library Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) used a portion of their grant from Jumpstart to purchase skates for the Municipality’s Skate Lending program. Public skating is one of the most popular activities for KYC youth, and adding to the skate inventory will benefit KYC and others who use the lending program. “We appreciate the support from Jumpstart, and from Frank Hoffman and his staff at Kemptville Canadian Tire, for being supportive of this initiative to keep youth healthy and active in our community,” said KYC Operations Manager, Barb Tobin. The Kemptville Youth Centre engages youth in making positive life choices in a socially accepting environment to reach their full potential as responsible productive citizens. "Canadian Tire Kemptville always support children in sports through our Jumpstart Charity program. We want to make sure that every child gets the opportunity to play any sport, by supporting them financially and/or providing equipment," said Frank Hoffman, owner of Kemptville Canadian Tire. “Thanks to the gen-
KDH welcomes new internal medicine specialist by Jenny Read, Communications Officer Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Rimon Ghattas, has joined the KDH team of physicians. Dr. Ghattas will be providing general Internal Medicine services, as well as assessment and management of chest pain (including referrals for exercise stress testing), atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disease. Dr. Ghattas comes to KDH from Hamilton Health Sciences, where he practised as an Internal Medicine Consultant at both the Juravinski and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital sites, and taught the next generation of physicians as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine. For a significant part of his career, Dr. Ghattas’s practice has included a focus on the management of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Ghattas began his healthcare career as a Clinical Pharmacist, after graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Univer-
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by Hilary Thomson A group of students who attend school at the Kemptville Campus met at the corner of Prescott Street and Van Buren Street last week to participate in a parent-led walking school bus. Most of the children who gathered at the intersection were from households in downtown Kemptville; however, some parents who live out of town dropped them off
at the meeting point to show their support for the initiative. Group leader, and spokesperson, Amanda Gould, said that, although the initiative was not officially endorsed by the Municipality, it is in recognition of North Grenville Council’s support of the North Grenville Active School Travel Charter. “I am personally doing this, not only to promote the health benefits of this sort of program, but also in the hope that
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by Paul Rochon Did you know that approximately 1,000 units of blood are collected annually in North Grenville by the Canadian Blood Services? This, making our community one the best blood donors per capita in Eastern Ontario. There are monthly Blood Donor Events (formerly called Blood Donor Clinics) at the W.B. George Centre, or at the Municipal Building. North Grenville is one of the few places in Eastern Ontario where Blood Donor Events are held on National and Civic holidays. Hospitals in Ottawa depend on our donors for their blood supply during the week following a holiday. Donors in this community are dedicated people who wish to give life to a stranger. You’ve probably seen the roadside signs announcing an upcoming Blood Donor Event: you are being called to donate. It only takes an hour of your time and, at the end of the donating, you are offered some tasty treats. Are you nervous about donating the very first time, either because of the needle, or possible pain? Pinch your inner arm for about five seconds: that’s the amount of discomfort you will experience. Please join the list of dedicated donors. Canadian Blood Services staff are on hand to make you feel comfortable, safe and appreciated. You will be rewarded, knowing your blood is going to help someone. The difference could be life and death. There is an upcoming Blood Donor Event on Monday, October 7, at the W.B. George Centre from 1:30pm till 4:00pm, and from 5:30pm till 8:00pm. Go to blood.ca for an appointment, or just come in as “a walk in.”
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in favour of one of the schools on the Kemptville Campus. For the past four years, the family has been taking advantage of active school transportation, although lack of proper infrastructure, and winter maintenance along Prescott Street, has made it difficult. “We have not always been able to take full advantage of this option when we’ve had the opportunity,” she says. Amanda is encouraged by council’s commitment to the Charter, and hopes that it will be the catalyst to remove the barriers that exist for active school travel in the Municipality. The parentled walking school bus was only in place for a week, but Amanda says she would love to see it become a staple in the downtown area. “If we can get proper crossing guards and infrastructure in place, I would like to see it happen more often,” she says.
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Which side are you on? by David Shanahan
I suppose we have to accept the fact that we’re entering election season again (again!). After having three opportunities last year to express our democratic preferences, that honour is being extended to us in just three weeks time. Now, this may sound just a trifle cynical, or perhaps just tired, but when I think about which side I should grant my vote to, I am tempted to say: “None of the above”. This, I should emphasise, is not because I am anti-democracy. Far from it. I mean, look at the alternatives: North Korea, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, or the United States! Their populations have had to put up with what is called democracy, but really, really isn’t. And it’s getting worse. In the U.S., a candidate can win millions of votes more than their opponent, and still lose. In the U.K., the Prime Minister decided that he didn’t like what the Parliament was doing to his reputation, so he
unlawfully closed it down. And these are supposed to be beacons of democratic freedom? Now, here in Canada, I am fully grateful for the degree of political freedoms we enjoy (especially that of free speech and the press). We have a system that seems fair and above board, relatively transparent and with a range of choices from which the discerning voter can pick. In general, we can choose between the centre-right Conservatives and the right of centre Liberals, if we don’t want to get radical and vote for the left of centre NDP or the centre-left Greens. Yes, there is also the Peoples Party of Canada. But it is rather new to the scene, and it just sounds more like the Monty Python and the Life of Brian Peoples Parties, just not as funny. I know I’m being simplistic, or even sarcastic, but isn’t that how most of us feel at this electoral time of year? Be honest: when you see the various parties issue their electoral platforms, policy statements and sincere and
well-costed promises, isn’t your initial reaction: “Yeah, sure!”? Or do you still actually believe that, once in power, all of those promises will actually be fulfilled? Will the Liberals really do as they say, as they did when they promised electoral reform last time? What? They didn’t deliver? Astounding! Will the Conservatives really “put more money back in your pocket”? The others, both NDP and Greens, have promised to abolish poverty in Canada, if only we will trust them with our vote. Really? No more poverty? Do you think the famous wealthy 1% will go for that, when they’re doing so well with things as they are? I don’t believe that things will actually change politically in this country until we can fix the electoral system. First past the Post is not a democratic system. People get elected when they win about 57% of the vote, yes. But that is 57% of the number of votes actually cast, which may only be 60% of the electorate. So, they are elected with
principals, vice principals and office support staff. $401,281 more for the Special Education Grant for special education supports, equipment and supplies. We are also providing students with an updated and modern curriculum, along with the tools they need to succeed including: a new Careers Curriculum that features a more comprehensive focus on financial literacy; a new four-year $200 million Math Strategy, designed to get back to basics and make sure that students and educators have the math skills and resources to succeed in both the classroom and the workforce; doubling mental health supports in class and enhanc-
ing the Health and Physical Education curriculum with an increased focus on mental health awareness, concussions, healthy body image, cybersecurity and bullying. Our reforms to class sizes will amount to a provincial average of 22.5 students in Grades 9 to 12 classrooms this school year compared to 22 last year. It is also important to remember our youngest students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will see no increase in class size, while Grades 4 to 8 will see up to one additional student in the classroom this year. For some context, at the beginning of every school year, late registrations can cause some classes to be too
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the support of about 30% of the people as a whole. Which means that around 70% are unrepresented. (Figures as rounded off to the nearest I can manage with fingers and toes). What’s the alternative? Proportional Representation. For some reason, it is not a popular idea in Canada, in spite of the current system almost guaranteeing that the government will be made up of either Liberals or Tories for the rest of our days. Should there be an earthquake in the political world and one of the other parties gets to form a government, the unexpected nature of the result often means that they’re not prepared for the reality of power. Remember Bob Rae and the NDP in Ontario? It can take decades for a party to recover from that kind of “victory”. It takes the rest of us even longer to recover. People say that PR means a series of minority governments, as if that’s a bad thing. Not necessarily. Governments that have to actually work together to get things done can
be remarkably productive. If, that is, they actually work together. Surely it is right and fair that political parties have the same share of the seats in Parliament that they have of the votes of the people? There are Canadians who can say (through gritted teeth and forced bonhomie) that they have never in their lives voted for a winning candidate. It is a fact of life that no Liberal has ever been elected provincially in this riding since Confederation. That is really remarkable. What can we do in the meantime, before we allow sanity into our voting system? Well, we can gather on October 10 at the Municipal Centre to listen to the candidates, ask questions, see if they actually answer them rather than merely repeating whatever is in their campaign brochure, and try and decide the destination of our vote based on more than traditional party loyalties. That really is a democratic act. Given how long it took for us plebs to be allowed the vote, and how much suffering, imprison-
ment and even death it took to gain us that right and privilege, it’s the least we can do to honour the journey. It is our individual choice. People may feel that their vote doesn’t count: it certainly won’t, if it isn’t used.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, The success of our students is our government’s central focus and principal concern for families across Ontario. With the new school year underway, I want to update constituents how our government is strengthening and modernizing the education system to better help students reach their full potential and prepare them for their future careers with transferrable life skills. I’m proud we are making key investments in our students’ education in our local community. These investments include for the Upper Canada District School Board: $407,419 more for the School Foundation Grant for
full. To be clear, this is something that happens every year. School boards and schools will be spending the next couple of weeks adjusting to these enrollment challenges. It is especially important for parents and students to know that every high school in Ontario is equipped to support students in meeting their graduation requirements. This means every student will be able to graduate with confidence that our skills-focused education system will lead them to a successful and meaningful career. I look forward to continuing to provide parents and students with the facts and to stand on their side as we work to ensure that students live up to their full potential, have the best education available and the brightest future. Sincerely, Steve Clark, MPP Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
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Dear Editor, I read the letter from Steve Hammond in last week’s Times with interest. I applaud the consistency shown in his correspondence, which may be summarized as: “don’t spend money on anything, especially if it’s for the common good, unless it specifically benefits me”. Contrary to Mr. Hammond’ view, Parks and Recreation facilities bring enormous benefits to a community and are an important factor in attracting new residents, especially young families with children. We can’t pick and choose which facilities our tax dollars go towards, but we can help to guide council. Sometimes we have to accept that we are part of a wider community and our tax dollars fund facilities for the common good, rather than our personal wants. Even though I live in a rural part of the municipality, I make use of the trails system, I kayak on Kemptville creek and skate at the arena. I’d love to have a system of
groomed cross-country ski trails, which may even bring visitors into the area; and how about being able to swim lengths in a decent indoor pool. The present facility can hardly be considered to meet modern requirements, while it’s a fun venue on a summer day, I’d draw the line at taking a polar plunge even if the pool was open. I’m sure that the figures Mr. Hammond uses to calculate the requirements for recreational facilities based on Ottawa are correct. However, they display an outstanding lack of knowledge when it comes to catchment areas, planning, growing a community and attracting newcomers. I do appreciate that much of Mr. Hammond’s letter is written tongue in cheek, at least I hope it is! Sure, wading in the creek, turning on the sprinkler, and going to the beach are great fun, but sometimes a pool, or even dare I say it a splash pad, are better options. The statistics continued on page 5
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by Councillor John Barclay with help from Public Works staff When exploring the kinds and levels of services that the Municipality provides, I quickly became aware that many of these services have provincial legislation that imposes “minimum maintenance standards”, while others have standards of service spelled out in detailed contracts with providers. I’ve chosen a few examples in this brief article that, hopefully, answers some of the more common questions received. When are you going to plow my road? When snow accumulation is greater, or equal to, 8cm or 10cm (Class 4 and 5 roads respectively; the most common kind), plows are deployed as soon as pracLetters continued for drownings in Ontario are frightening, the ability to teach children to swim in a safe environment would be good use of taxpayers’ money. Mr. Hammond’s comparisons of the deleterious effects of high taxes compared to the benefits of recreational facilities are debatable, but I certainly accept the need for economic security. However, calling a halt to development and being “happy with what we already have” isn’t exactly a recipe for improving our society. Economic security, health, and recreation can go hand in hand. Good heavens, in some countries doctors even prescribe a course of visits to the local gym, pool etc. All funded by the health system. In conclusion, I’m afraid that I have to reject Mr. Hammond’s Parks and Recreation master plan. For a comprehensive survey of the Municipality’s requirements over the coming years, $75,000 will be money well spent. My only caveat is that it must look at the rural areas, as well as the urban core. I really would like to drive to any new facilities on a decent tarmac road. John Wright
tical, and they have 16 or 24 hours to reduce snow depth to provide what is called “centre bare condition”. This is all accomplished with municipal equipment and a single shift of road crew, except snow bank removal downtown, which is contracted out. My garbage and recycling wasn’t picked up; what do I do? While you need to have your garbage and recycling to the curb by 7am on collection day, our contractor has until 7pm to collect it. If it hasn’t been picked up on your scheduled collection day, either leave it out, or collect it and put it back the next day before 7am. Give the contractor or Cheryl Fequet, Public Works Clerk, a call at 613-258-9569 extension 133, or via email at cfequet@ northgrenville.on.ca to advise them of your address and that it was not collected and is still out for collection. My water bill has suddenly spiked; what’s going on? If your water bill is suddenly higher than normal, there are a number of things you can do. Dye tabs are available at the Municipal Centre to check Dear Editor, I witnessed and helped three Good Samaritans today. It is so wonderful to see people help out a dear man in distress. On the corner of VanBuren and Prescott, an older man was stalled with his car at the intersection. Unfortunately, when I came upon the scene on my bike, another man from a truck was stopped five cars behind this stalled car and was yelling and swearing at the older man in the car. Fortunately, Samaritan #1 came across the street from the corner business and convinced the angry man that he was not helping. Then he was joined by Samaritan #2 (D’von), and they helped the older man by pushing his car through the intersection. D’von then ran to get some gas and Samaritan #3 (a lady) ran home and got more. While I talked to the man and kept him company, they filled up the car and eventually D’von was able to get it started and helped the man by driving him to the
for silent leaks in toilets. You can contact Public Works Water Wastewater Clerk, Krista Johnston, at 613-258-9569 extension 159, or via email at kjohnston@northgrenville. on.ca, to discuss and assist in identifying common leaks, as well as help identify leaks by reading your water meter. Information and payment arrangements are available to those who are experiencing financial difficulties. You should also note that rain barrels (and composters) are available, at cost, at the Municipal Centre front counter. I'm concerned about traffic and drainage in my neighbourhood; what can I do? The first thing to do is contact the Public Works Department to describe the issue, so they can quickly assess the situation. Contact Cheryl Fequet, Public Works Clerk at 613-258-9569 extension 133 or via email at cfequet@northgrenville. on.ca. You'll then be asked to complete a simple traffic or drainage concern form. While there are plans to have these forms available online, currently they're only provided after an initial contact by phone, email, or a visit to the Municipal Centre. Once the one page form is completed and received, it is considered "formally submitted", and an assessment process is started to determine what type of action (if any) is required to address your concern. All assessments are based on Municipal policies (currently under review) and, in the case of traffic concerns, they are based on Transportation Association of Canada
(TAC) guidelines as well. Each type of concern (speed, intersections, pedestrians, signage) has its own specific assessment process. Drainage assessments may involve a review of relevant files, conservation authority resources, and images from Google Earth. Data collection is often followed by a site visit for visual inspection and installation of recording devices in the case of traffic concerns. This leads to an analysis of all the data, compiled into a draft report which is then distributed for review by relevant staff and, in some cases, by conservation authorities and/or the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Once reviewed and finalized, the report is distributed to the original resident and copied to Council. Any recommended actions in the report are then implemented as time and manpower permit. If the solution is not provided for within the current budget, they are included in the next budget deliberations. In the past ten months, as Council Liaison to Public Works, I've learned a great deal about what the Public Works Department does, how it does it, and how it's paid for. I'm still learning and am looking forward to sharing more information with you. You can contact me by phone (Direct: 613-322-8132, or 613-8754012), by email (jbarclay@ northgrenville.on.ca), or drop by one of my Talk To Me Tuesdays weekly meet and greet sessions at a local coffee shop (locations posted on Facebook.com/JB4NG).
UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab. COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, October 7 at 3:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Task Force on Affordable Housing – Monday, October 7 at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Special Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, October 8 at 2:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Public Meeting – Proposed Zoning Amendment – Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Public Meeting – Proposed Minor Variance – Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Library Board – Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.
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The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a Planning Clerk (3 month contract). The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
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The North Grenville PSB has relaunched their Municipal Survey. The survey is available through the municipal website at www. northgrenville.ca, and hard copies can be picked up at the North Grenville Municipal Centre or the North Grenville Public Library. It takes about 10 minutes or less to fill out and will be available until October 11.
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hospital. Everyone was safe, and it was wonderful to see a community of people coming together to help another human being who was in distress. Wonderful to live in Kemptville!! Helen MacGregor
by David Shanahan The long looked for federal funding for the expansion of County Road 43 has been delayed once again, this time by the calling of the federal election later this month. However, Mayor Nancy Peckford has been assured that the new government, no matter which party forms it, will carry on with the project. The federal share of the costs for the much anticipated expansion has been approved and is one of a number of projects on a priority listing which will be carried on by the next government. There will be no need to reapply, or to start the entire process from scratch, as some have been afraid would be the case. Current Member of Parliament, Michael Barrett, has
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also confirmed to the Times that a future Conservative government, if elected, would be committed to funding the CR 43 project. There is no doubt that the expansion into four lanes is becoming more and more urgent as traffic flow on the section running from the 416 to Somerville Road, especially at rush hour both morning and evening, seems to be increasing each month. However, there is equally little doubt that, once the expansion actually begins, the situation may get much worse before it gets better. Aside from having to put in a new bridge over the South Branch to carry the extra lanes, the construction will probably mean reduced lanes for some time, and pos-
sible detours through other routes, like Wellington and VanBuren. Other commuters to and from Ottawa may choose to take CR 44, past KPS and eQuinnelle. This is, nevertheless, a vital project for the future, as Kemptville continues to experience house building, especially in the North West Quadrant between CR 43 and CR 44. The proposed increase in the number of roundabouts will also introduce an added element to the route and, depending on one’s attitude to them, may allow for smoother traffic flow once the entire expansion project is complete. In the meantime, drivers and pedestrians using CR 43 along that stretch will just have to be patient, careful and optimistic. www.ngtimes.ca
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Downtown Kemptville Digest - September
Well, the fall has officially descended upon us. Cool nights, warm days and everything in between means you never know what to expect from one day to another. That's kind of like what we're trying to do with our Downtown events. Our Events Committee is attempting to mix things up a bit and trying different things in order to showcase the diversity of our Old Town Kemptville (OTK) BIA business community to a wider audience of people. Case in point was "Not Just Ladies Night" that happened on Friday, September 13. It was the first of its kind and, by all accounts, was a smashing success! Over 125 visitors descended on Down-
town and sipped and snacked their way through a wide range of shopping, creative and mystical experiences. It was a near perfect showcase for our special "Old Town" blend of extraordinary people, interesting places and uncommon things. It was such a big hit with visitors and businesses alike, that both groups are already asking when the next one will be. Next up will be our Business Boot Camp Workshop Series in November, where we'll show you how to create your own customized business plan, how to create a customized cash flow plan (both of which you'll need to apply for private and government funding), and we'll even give you a
year during the month of December. Stay tuned for more information about that, as our Events Committee kicks into high gear! We are truly excited to announce that our BIA Board of Directors voted unanimously to offer another contract to Megan McDonald to continue her work on the Digital Main Street (DMS) program helping our Downtown businesses to offer them advice and tips on how to improve their online presence. She can also help businesses qualify for the DMS grant of up to $2500. Megan helped generate $17,500 in grant funding during her first contract, so we're excited about the potential for her helping more of our Downtown Kemptville family members to qualify for more grants. Help us welcome Megan back to Old Town! If you're a member of our Old Town Kemptville family, you can learn more about Digital Main Street and how Megan can help you, by emailing her at dssmegan@gmail.com. Finally, we've got some
chance to pitch your ideas to a panel of potential funders. We'll be partnering with the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre and the facilitator will be Karen McDonald-Hurley of the Opportunity Group. Karen conducted the business plan workshop at the Rural Summit in April to rave reviews from attendees, so we're excited to have someone of her calibre leading these workshops in November. If you pay for the two workshops ($250 for both or $150 for one), we're including admission to the Funders Night for free! Watch for the link to sign up on our Facebook page very soon. If you're an entrepreneur (or know one), you won't want to miss this! In late November, and into December, it will naturally be all about Christmas. We are excitedly looking forward to our annual Old Town Kemptville Christmas event, which will be happening on Saturday, November 30, this year. We're also going to be trying something new this
old news that is new again! The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has been renewed for another year. If you're a property or business owner in the BIA footprint or the Rideau Sanders "Triangle", you may be eligible for grant funding up to $5,000 for building facade, signage and landscape improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to help beautify the Downtown and add value to your business or property. This may be your last chance, so act today! The application deadline is October 31st. Email us at bia@ northgrenville.on.ca, and we can also help you get started! We can NEVER thank all of our volunteers enough
for all of the incredible work that they do for us in Downtown Kemptville! Our events would not be as much fun, or as impactful for our businesses, without the tireless work of our BIA Board of Directors, our Events Committee, and the rest of our Friends of Downtown. The countless hours of outreach, meetings, behind-the-scenes work and running around that our volunteers do for us is truly remarkable. For now, we'll start by saying a great big "THANK YOU" for all that you do for the OTK BIA, the businesses, the property owners and our partners and stakeholders! HUZZAH!
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Megan to continue implementing Digital Main Street program by Deron Johnston, Executive Director - Old Town Kemptville BIA The Board of Management of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (OTK BIA) is pleased to announce that they have offered another Digital Service Squad contract to Kemptville resident, Megan McDonald, for the purpose of continuing to offer support in implementing the Digital Main Street (DMS) program for all member businesses of the Old Town Kemptville BIA. Previously, with Megan’s support, OTK BIA businesses received $17,500 in DMS grant funding. Oct.2, 2019
“Megan has demonstrated her work ethic, commitment to service, and considerable knowledge to the businesses that she has had the opportunity to work with, so the OTK BIA felt it was in the best interests of its members to continue to work with Megan to get the maximum benefit from the Digital Main Street program”, said Debbie Wilson, OTK BIA Board Chair. “Megan has lots of knowledge to share about social media and online platforms. She teaches you in a way that makes you feel comfortable about what you’re doing and confident
customer service experience in a fast-paced, problemsolving environment and is excited about combining that experience and her education to help Old Town Kemptville BIA businesses grow their online presence and grow their businesses. The bilingual, people-person believes that this project is right up her alley “Meeting people and helping them solve their challenges is the kind of work that I love doing”. Digital Main Street is “a program and service that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning
in your understanding about what you’ve learned“, according to Omshanti Charlebois, Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre owner. Many of our local businesses in the Downtown have already experienced significant benefit from Megan’s digital knowledge and expertise, at no charge to them! We look forward to seeing her continue to provide her extraordinary support to our Downtown Kemptville family members. Megan is in her third year of Media and Communications at Carleton University in Ottawa. She has several years of local
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platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of highly trained recent graduates who help main street businesses grow and manage their business through the adoption of digital tools and technology”. Digital Main Street is currently a joint project between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association. The project was first launched by the Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA) and the City of Toronto, in June 2016. To learn more about the
Digital Main Street program, and to see if you qualify for the Digital Transformation Grant funding, visit their website at www.digitalmainstreet.ca, or email Megan at dssmegan@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
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its billiard room, hairdressing salon, library (dutifully maintained by a resident), an exercise room, and a cinema with a big screen. The billiard room is quite large, with its own kitchenette. Eric has plans to reach out to the community to allow them use of the space for free. This would be offered to groups such as Kemptville & District Home Support, or any other group needing space for an event. Again, the room has many windows. Outside the building, there is a large terrace, with tables, chairs and umbrellas. The place, to me, looked more like a resort than a retirement home. I was just very impressed with the entire tour. Right now, they have eighty five residents living there, and another forty registered to move in before Christmas. Not only has this retirement home been much needed here, but it has also created over seventy-five new jobs, once occupancy has stabilised, for our area. I thanked Eric for taking the time out of his busy schedule, and, as I left, I could hear the band playing away in the background.
A room with a view by Marguerite Boyer In my many years of living here in North Grenville, I have seen so many changes. Some, in my opinion, good, others not so good. Working for the Times, I have noticed that most of what happens here in our area is due to the hard work of our retired seniors. With the growth, there has been a need for retirement homes, as many people choose North Grenville to retire to. The new Kemptville Retirement Residence is a welcome addition to our community. Eric Chartrand, managing partner of the new Kemptville Retirement Living home, generously gave me a tour
of the place. On entering the residence, the first thing that struck me, and stayed with me during the entire tour, was the amount of natural light flowing through. During my visit, residents were gathering in the large main hall to listen to a band that was just beginning to set up. My first stop was the elegant dining room, surrounded by large windows, allowing the outdoors to feel closer. The dining room also has a separate room for those occasions when a family wishes to entertain family or friends in a more private and home-like atmosphere. I was shown the menu, which changes daily and with a variety of choices, and also
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a separate one, should none of the above appeal to diners. Moving on from the dining room, I was given a tour of the rooms. So impressive; once again with large windows, giving the place an air of spaciousness. Even the angles of the rooms were different from what I have seen in other residences. As we walked down the corridors, we would be greeted warmly by residents (heading to the common room to listen to the live music), each individual known by name by Eric. Each level has open common rooms, looking out onto the South Branch River. From there, I was given a tour of the lower level, with
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October is Fall Car Care Month, the ideal time of the year to pay special attention to that vehicle you depend on so much to get you where you are going, says the Car Care Council.
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FALL CAR CARE 2019 “Fall Car Care Month is the ideal time to give your car some extra attention before harsh winter weather sets in,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Taking a little time for auto care now can help you avoid the headaches of a costly emergency breakdown later.” Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.
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Group in Merrickville in Global Climate Strike Communities celebrate United Counties of Leeds efforts. One man yelled from Franco-Ontarian Day and Grenville to declare a across the street, asking how
by Hilary Thomson A small, but enthusiastic, group of climate change activists gathered in Merrickville on Friday to take part in Friday’s Global Climate Strike. The protest was organized by a new group called Sustainable MerrickvilleWolford, spearheaded by concerned citizen, Michèle Andrews. The group met for the first time in September for an informal potluck to talk about issues relating to climate change and how
they, as individuals, could reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainable, environmentally-conscious lives. “We need to build resilience, be prepared for what is coming, and decrease our emissions,” Michèle says. The protestors, who were located in front of the Downtowne Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe, Healthily Ever After, and Nana B’s Bakery, were asking passers by to honk in support of climate change action. They also had a petition to sign, asking the
they all got to the demonstration, insinuating that they were hypocrites if they drove cars to participate in the protest. “I walked here,” Merrickville resident, Sheila Cook, responded, adding that she chose to participate in Merrickville’s protest, rather than driving into Ottawa to participate in the march to Parliament Hill. “I didn’t burn any fossil fuels to get here.” Sheila also believes local action is extremely important. “Even if we can change a couple of people’s minds, that is a huge impact.” Michèle says the plan is to have monthly, informal, Sustainable MerrickvilleWolford potlucks, where members can come together and discuss what they can do daily to affect change. “It’s people coming together in a crisis,” she says. “There are so many things that need to happen.” For more information about Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford, you can visit their Facebook page under Sustainable MerrickvilleWolford – A potluck action group.
climate emergency and create a climate action task force. Michèle says that many municipalities and counties in the area have done so. “Why can’t we?” she asks. Michèle thinks it is important for small municipalities like Merrickville-Wolford to get involved in the climate action movement and, most importantly, start talking about it. “People are afraid and don’t know what to do,” she says. “Talking about it will lead to action.” Although Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford is a non-partisan group, Green Party candidate for the riding, Lorraine Rekmans, was on hand to show her support. She says small demonstrations in places like MerrickvilleWolford are important, because they send clear signals to local political leaders who are the first level of service for citizens. “Communities need to be resilient, because this is where the effects are going to be felt,” Lorraine said. “It makes it a real issue, if it is right on your doorstep.” The demonstrators were met by a few hecklers who clearly did not support their
Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys celebrates outdoor learning centre
Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Principal, Lisa Samrai, says developing an outdoor learning centre for the students was made possible by the CECCE, which gave them a $10,000 grant to create the space. Marc says the grant is one of five $10,000 and two $50,000 grants that are given to schools for green and ecofriendly projects. “We are trying to bring eco citizenship into play and outdoor learning,” he says. Sentier Jacob was developed with the help of students, who expressed what they would like to see in an outdoor learning centre. It is a woodland oasis with a covered area, as well as wooden stools and tables where students can sit, participate in outdoor activities, and learn. The centre was completed in
Gabrielle Lefebvre (teacher and eco-school leader), Mélanie Tessier (parent council president), Marc Bertrand (superintendent of CECCE), Lisa Samrai (principal), Mylène Bigras (teacher and eco-school leader), Doug Struthers (mayor), Sylvie Gosselin (educator), Lori McIntosh-Bélanger (after-school program coordinator and educator), Jake Phillips (student) and Julie Terpstra (teacher). by Hilary Thomson École catholique SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys celebrated the opening of their new outdoor learning centre at their start of school Oct.2, 2019
barbeque and concert last Thursday. Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) Superintendent of Facilities and Education, Marc Bertrand, and Mayor
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Students Gabriel Tremblay-Vallée and Paige Hardy raise the Franco-Ontarian flag at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. by Hilary Thomson Members of the Franco-Ontarian community gathered at both municipal centres, in North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford, last Wednesday to raise the Franco-Ontarian flag in celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day in the province. Students from both Académie Française Notre Dame and École Publique Rivière Rideau paraded through the streets from B&H Grocer to the Municipal Centre for the ceremony. Mayor Nancy Peckford, members of council, and representatives from both school boards were present to witness the third time the Franco-Ontarian flag has been raised at the Municipal Centre in North Grenville. “Members of municipal council and all the members of our community are very proud to have two French language schools which were recently established here,” Mayor Peckford said, speaking in French. “To all the Franco-Ontarians who live in North Grenville, you can be assured that you will always be respected here. We recognize your contribution to the history, culture, society, economy and political structure of Ontario.” Students of École Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys also gathered at the Municipal Centre in Merrickville to celebrate the day. Mayor Doug Struthers was on hand to help raise the flag in front of the Centre and show his support for the French community in Merrickville-Wolford. September 25 was officially named Franco-Ontarian Day in 2010 to celebrate the vibrant French community in Ontario. There are almost 612,000 Francophone people living in Ontario, which is Canada’s largest Francophone community outside of Quebec. The Franco-Ontarian flag was first flown in Ontario 44 years ago, at the University of Sudbury, created by History Professor, Gaétan Gervais, and political science student, Michel Dupuis. It officially became the symbol for the Franco-Ontarian community in 2001. August, just in time for the new school year. Lisa says the kids love it, and at least one or two classes are using it every day. The centre is named after a former Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys student who passed away over the sum-
mer in the 1990s. Jacob’s parents have donated a bench at the front of the school and supplied the sign for Sentier Jacob in his memory.
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Sixth Annual Neon Night reaches $100,000 milestone once again! After six years, Neon Night is within arm’s reach of half a million dollars raised for childhood cancer research. This year's event was held on Saturday, September 21, and managed to raise another $100,700 for the Canadian Cancer Society, bringing the six-year total to more than $450,000. Canadian Cancer Society Fundraising Specialist, Christina Thompson, was on stage with the Neon Night Committee to announce the total after more than 850 participants registered for this year's event. Of those 850 registrants, 18 child warriors were at
the event to be knighted and recognized for their bravery during cancer treatments. "It shows that the word is getting out about the event," said Christina. "It's the largest number of warriors we've had on stage during the knighting ceremony. “The support of neighbours and businesses in the area continues to prove that this community is a force-forlife in the face of childhood cancer. It’s truly inspiring to see how much people rally behind these amazing families going through all stages of a cancer diagnosis. It’s because of events like Neon that the Canadian Cancer So-
of ALL and resist treatment. She will now search among thousands of potential drugs for ones that will kill these cells and cut off ALL at its roots. This could lead to new and improved treatments for childhood leukemia. The Neon Night Committee would also like to thank all the volunteers who came out on the day of the event to help out, as well as in the lead-up to Neon Night. The committee is looking forward to starting to work on next year’s event and can confirm it will be on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Riverside Park in Kemptville.
ciety can fund new pediatric research projects and clinical trials.” In 2018, CCS invested $4.05 million in Canadian research projects related to many aspects of childhood cancer. One project that CCS researchers are working on relates to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), the most common cancer diagnosed in children. Current treatments have led to relatively high survival rates, but are still linked to severe and long-term side effects. With the support of an Innovation Grant, Dr Trang Hoang studied the cells that drive the growth of a type
Hwy 43 Car Club support Kemptville Cancer patient
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a cheque for $1,000 for Christine Johnson, who is being treated for stage 3b cervical cancer, as reported in a previous issue of the Times. Christine has three sons, two of which are living with her, and she is no longer able to work; so the financial strain on her
household is enormous. Her EI, which only gave her a small portion of her salary, runs out this week. She has approached the Salvation Army and the pastor of her church, and is waiting for her doctor to sign the form for her application for Ontario
Government Assistance. If anyone out here in our community wishes to help Christine and her family as they go through this struggle they can contribute to GO Fund Me on Facebook: www.gofundme.com/ud8xb7-christinejohnson, or contact Ellen Vibert-Miller, Kemptville Cancer Support Group, at 613-258-7778. Go Fund Me campaigns lose about 8% off the top for administration, so, if you want your entire donation to go to Christine, donations can be made at any CIBC (Transit #596 Account 8175934). Photo: Rod Rafter and the Hwy 43 Car club presents a cheque to Bob Cameron and members of the Kemptville Cancer Support Group in support of Christine Johnson.
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Peters, Laurel Akalski Feb. 28, 1954-Sept. 14, 2019
Passed away in palliative care at the Kemptville District hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Lou and Don Munz, sister of Susan McDonald and Michael Akalski, Gail Fassler, and Lisa Szelong. Laurel was a loving and much loved aunt to numerous nieces and nephews who mourn her loss along with all of her family and business colleagues. A gathering to share memories and celebrate her life will be held October 14 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair, and McGarry Chapel, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville. If wished, charitable donations may be made in her honor to the Heart and Stroke foundation. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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Maloney, Patrick Joseph (Pat)
Member of Kemptville Knights of Columbus Council 5333 Pat passed away peacefully at Dundas Manor on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Anita Maloney (née Romkey). Loving father of Colleen Daly (Bob), Sara Maloney (Kevin Pearson) and Kerry Kotylak (Eugene). Cherished Pop of Ellen, Paul, Roslyn, Christopher, Austin and Caleb. “Special” Pop to Larry. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Edith Maloney and his siblings, Michael, Jerry, John, Teddy and Peggy. Pat will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of the Dundas Manor for the exemplary care, compassion and professionalism shown to Pat during his brief stay. Rest well Pop – “you finally got away”! Family and friends are invited to visit at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, October 5 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to Holy Cross Church, the RHI activity fund (Dundas Manor), or the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca
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DOWN 1. Envelop 2. Unusual 3. Smell 4. What a person is called 5. 28 in an ounce 6. Lavatories 7. Dissented 8. Teller of untruths 9. A copy from an original 10. Where rivers merge 11. Disney mermaid 12. Not glossy 13. Skirt fold 21. Concise 25. Beige 26. A short strap of leather 27. Bucolic 28. ___ fide 29. Chimney 34. Figurine 36. Effrontery 37. Rabid 38. Jar tops 40. Roman emperor 42. Follow stealthily 45. Socialist 48. Overwhelm 51. Foyer 52. African virus 53. Also called Peter 55. Flips (through) 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Black, in poetry 60. Game on horseback 61. Cocoyam 62. A musical pause
Oct 5 Fish and Chips Dinner, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street, Kemptville, Tickets available for seatings at 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm. Featuring Salad, dessert and beverage. Adults: $15, Children under 12: $10. Prepaid takeout available. For tickets or details email: leslie@claxtondirect.com Oct 5 Church Lady Pie Sale, Acton's Corners 1598 County Rd 43 9:00 to 11:00 am. Cooked and frozen pies as well as other baking for your Thanksgiving needs. Anglican Parish of Oxford 613-258-2975 Oct 6 Music and Spagetti dinner, 2:30 pm, South Mountain Agricultural Hall. South Mountain-Hallville Pastoral Charge Fund-raiser. Music by “The Frogs”, family entertainment, live & silent auction, and spagetti supper. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. Cost: $20 adult, $8.00 7-14, under 6 free. Contact: Bruce Robinson 613-258-3648 or berobinson@ripnet.com
Weekly and recurring events Mon Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd &4th Wed/mth, 1 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7- 9 pm in the program room at the Library. Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665. Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.
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Jeff Taylor Nick name: JT Born: April 7, 2001 Home Town: Kanata, ON Position: Right Wing Previous Hockey Club: Kemptville 73’ Inspiration: My brother Favourite TV Show: Family Guy Favourite Actror: Seth Rogen Favourite Musician: Thomas Rhett Favourite Food: Tacos/Steak Favourite Hockey Memory: Back to Back Peewee Championship Life as a JR “A” player: Fun
turning it around.....Makoda Suzuki takes the draw with a quick, trick, flick back to his skate to set up an attack against the Cornwall Colts in Cornwall on Thursday evening to corral a 4 - 1 win. Photo credit : Bob Cleroux by the sportsguy Well, the coach's prediction was correct when he said that his young gentlemen were prepared for their best game of the season to turn things around when they saddled the Cornwall Colts 4 to 1 Thursday evening victory. Kemptville controlled the initial period, drawing first blood at 5:02 when Cole Dennison combined with Whitaker to slam one past Rico Dimatteo. 73's doubled up with 14 SOG to Colts 7 and picking up two infractions each. Matthew York on a man advantage came on strong with a single PPG effort for his first of the season at 8:36. Cornwall Colts’ only marker came at 15:45, as Charlie Skinner, with helpers from Cote and Gaudreau, beat William Anderson to move within one. Both clubs managed 11 SOG and recorded 2 PP, with 73's scoring one to close out the second. Kemptville owned the final twenty when Wood found Cole Dennison to rifle in his second of the contest at 6:57. Colts pulled their stopper at 19:05 and
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Madoko Suzuki launched his magic to bury it into a EN to move ahead by three for a 4 to 1 win. Kemptville outgunned Cornwall by 17 to 11, and Cornwall had two PP opportunities without results. 73's face off control, with special team effort and strong stopper support, on the same page to record this win. Coach comments solidified the night: "great team effort... everyone contributed in the win...Anderson was excellent in net and the "D" moved the puck well and our forwards worked smart....it was a complete game". Friday night at 7:30 they are in Rockland to meet the top team in the Yzerman Division. Nationals came out aggressively, as they set the tone with 3 SOG within a minute of the opening frame. Kemptville scratched the sheet with first infraction at 2:26, and their special team shutdown the PP attempt. After another man advantage, the National's Cole Craft PPG, assisted by Sullivan, blew one by Anderson
for first marker at 4:11. Kemptville bounced back with just one SOG at 10:17 when Merritt with Wood broke out of their zone to set up Ryan Pawlikowski to beat Code Hudson. At 17:20 they broke the tie as Cole Craft, with helpers from Sullivan and Vermaetan, counted his second of the contest. Rockland hammered 22 SOG to Kemptville 4, with 3 PP attempts with one result. 73's will need to spend less time in own end, and pump more rubber at their opponents stopper in the second stanza, if they want to make it a game. Vollett combined with Easton Ryan for his initial mark of the season at 6:15 to even it up. Rockland at 7:57, as Labelle to Gunnar Smith for the tie breaker. 73's finally out-shot the Nationals by 14 to 13 and a PP without capitalizing. Twenty minutes left to launch a 73's comeback, which they did at 2:19 when Dennison, with Ryan, gave Carter Vollett his first goal of year to make it 3-3 tie. Rockland, swarming the zone, answered back with tie breaker at 4:36, when Craft found David Lafrance. Kemptville evened the score on PP, when Patterson, with Brazier to Madoka Suzuki, for a PPG at 8:46. Kemptville managed to match SOG with 10 and having 2 PP attempts in last twenty to dump it in with fantastic comeback to force 5 minute OT. But the same result when they previously battled at the Richcraft Senplex on September 14, as Sullivan partnered with Simon Labelle to give Rockland a tough 5-4 victory. Kemptville counted a point, but worked hard for two pointer, as the
team came together with a steller performance by their stopper, William Anderson. First place Robinson Division Carleton Place Canadians will visit our boys in front of home fans on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm. Hockey with edge...a cut above the rest......show you care....see you there.
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Mayor Peckford’s remarks celebrating Kemptville Campus - 100 Years of Education On behalf of my Council colleagues - Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, Councillors Barclay, O’Sullivan and Strackerjan, all of whom are present, we are thrilled to see so many of you. Nous sommes très heureux d'être parmi vous aujourd'hui. As you may know, the Municipality of North Grenville and the Kemptville Campus worked alongside the organizers of the 100th anniversary Grenville County Ploughman’s Match so that we could showcase both sides of the former College today. We thank the Ploughmans Association for their collaboration - as well as our event organizer, Anne Kutlerchuck, Communications lead, Tom Graham, as well as an enthusiastic volunteer steering committee of 20 individuals who stepped up, and met regularly during the hot days of summer in order to make the event happen. This, and other event elements, have been made possible through the generosity of some key sponsors including the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, Grenville Mutual Insurance, the Kemptville College Foundation, plus the three school boards on campus: CEPEO – le Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario; CECCE – le Conseil des écoles catholiques du CentreEst; and the Upper Canada District School Board. Other sponsors today include St. Albert’s Cheese, Allegiance Transportation Services (ATS), Suntech Greenhouses Ltd., Lactalis Canada (formerly Parmalat), Grahame’s Bakery, Mountain Orchards, B & H Your Community Grocer, Catered Affairs, TD Graham + Associates and the North Grenville Times. Thank you so much to all of you for your generosity and support. As you will all remember, in 2016, North Grenville, and members of the Kemptville College community did not have the opportunity to celebrate what should have been a 100th anniversary event. However, with much water under the bridge, and some sweat, blood and tears, the efforts of the previous and current municipal Council, key staff including Brian Carré, and Patricia Remillard, we are thrilled today to mark those 100 years plus today and beyond. Oct. 2, 2019
100 years of education that began with the leadership of former Premier Howard Ferguson who, in 1916, was determined to have an Agricultural school in his home town of Kemptville. But today we are also celebrating the future of education and innovation on this very campus. And it’s not just North Grenville that is excited about that. I’d like to extend a special welcome to the Kemptville College Alumni Association and the Kemptville College Foundation for being here today, not to mention: Pat Sayeau, Warden of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Mayors Doug Struthers and Doug Malanka, Michael Barrett and three other federal candidates from the Green Party, NDP and Liberals today, Grenville CFDC, Trevin Strattan, who served as a key advisor with BDO before becoming the Chief Economist for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the many alumni, and former staff who have joined us. And we have Larry Donahue with us, who is among the oldest living teachers at the College. In fact, Larry was the assistant Dean of the Advanced Engineering students in 1954– that is 65 years ago! We also have Mrs. Nancy Curtis, former Deputy Reeve of Oxford Township, and wife of the late John Curtis, who served as Principal of the College for nearly two decades, as well as Claude Naud, the last director of the College. As some of you might know, I have a passion for this place. Shortly after moving here, nearly a decade ago, three of my children were enrolled in the local child care centre at the Leahurst building, which had previously served as the first residence for the first Director, William Bell (unbeknownst to me). My children’s great grandmother was born and raised on Beddell Road, and was no doubt touched by this
College. My own extended family and my in-laws are inextricably connected to farming life. The 100 years of history at Kemptville College that we are marking today is thankfully not the end of the story. In fact, our first 100 years has laid the foundation for the next 100 years, and we are very optimistic about a bright future for this very special place. Through the re-making of Kemptville College into the Kemptville Campus, I am very proud of the relationships we have forged with École Rivière Rideau, Académie Catholique NotreDame, and TR Leger, who have given this campus new life, and are embracing collaboration and innovation when it comes to preparing our youth for the jobs of tomorrow. Together, I believe that we can, and we must, do that in ways that also serve our agricultural community in eastern Ontario – via opportunities for apprenticeships, niche and specialized course offerings that equip farming families, agri-food producers, and all those connected to the agricultural industry, to thrive. Through the many discussion we are having with other potential public and private sector partners from across Ontario, including our fourth school board, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, post-secondary institutions and other associated agencies, businesses and social enterprises, we know there is a huge appetite and capacity for Kemptville Campus to expand its reach, and be a driver for economic development throughout the Counties and beyond. But for now, I want to thank all of you for being here today – for marking 100 remarkable years at Kemptville College, and showing much you care, not just about the past, but the future of our Kemptville Campus.
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by Marguerite Boyer Last Sunday, I had the privilege of attending the christening of Janet and Monga’s four children at the Christian Reformed Church, here in Kemptville. This is the family RING (Refugees in North Grenville) sponsored from Africa last year, and we published an article on them at the time. I had the opportunity to sit down with Monga after the christening to chat on how the past year has gone for the family. Monga is a very gentle and softspoken man. Considering the life he and his family fled from, he seems very content, and his children appear to be well adjusted. Coming from city life, he and his family love living in a small town and have decided to make Kemptville their permanent home. Monga is very impressed with how welcoming their neighbours and community have been, and they feel very much a part of North Grenville. Their youngest child was born in May, and their three older children attend South Branch Elementary School. Monga himself has been working at the Ferguson Forestry Centre for the past year, and now has decided to go back to school full time to study water and waste management, something very close to his heart, and of vital importance to all of our communites. I asked him if it was hard to adapt to this new life. His answer was quite simple. “This is a great community, we have a sense of security here, and it is a very giving. There’s a wonderful feeling of belonging.”
by Sandy Casselman On Friday, September 13, House of Lazarus (HOL) held its annual Live Summer Auction, bringing in $10,196.70 for the local non-profit’s food bank and outreach programming. Once again, Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. lent their professional expertise, while members of the Knights of Columbus volunteered their time to man the barbecue. Photo Credit: Carol Goddard and The Chesterville Record.
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