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Dorothy Joyce sits in her small, but cozy, room at Bayfield Manor, surrounded by paintings and photos, a room full of memories. One hundred years of them to be exact. Grace Dorothy O’Flaherty (Joyce) was born on October 17, 1917, in Montreal, Quebec, near the end of World War One. Tragedy struck her family when the influenza pandemic of 1918 killed her two sisters, her aunt and her father. Dorothy also caught the flu as a baby, and doctors did not expect her to live, but she beat the odds and survived. With nothing left for them in Montreal, Dorothy’s mother took her and went to live with her grandparents

in Buckingham, Quebec. Her mother started up a dress making shop, and Dorothy spent much of her youth with her grandparents. “I was very close to my grandfather,” she says. “My Grandpa and Grandma were my parents really.” Dorothy did well in school and was particularly good at math. “There were two boys in school, called Gerald and Ray, and they insisted that girls couldn’t do mathematics. That they didn’t have the right kind of a brain,” she remembers. “That irritated me, so I worked my hardest to beat them in any exams we had and, when we graduated, I beat them.” Dorothy chose an equally tenacious man to be her partner. Harold Joyce was the son of the local minister

in Buckingham, and when they would have him and his family over for dinner, Harold would help Dorothy do the dishes. “He told his parents he was going to marry me,” Dorothy says. “We were both seven.” Harold was true to his word, and even when Dorothy moved to Ottawa to pursue a higher education and career in business, he kept in touch and visited her when he could. “He would give other men hell if I went out with anyone else,” Dorothy says smiling. Dorothy and Harold were married in 1941 when they were both 25. They had two sons, however they both died, when children, of cystic fibrosis. Losing her boys was devastating for Dorothy and she credits her husband for holding things together.

Through all the grief, she still remembers her boys fondly. “My youngest was a mischief-maker and would make the older one laugh,” she says. “They had a lot of fun together.” Dorothy remembers World War Two and what it was like in Canada at the time. In fact, she agreed to marry because Harold was planning on enlisting and going overseas. “I was enjoying my job and didn’t want to get married,” she remembers. “But when I thought he was going to go overseas, I agreed.” However, Harold was in a car accident and suffered a head injury that left him unable to serve overseas. “He always felt bad about that,” she says. Dorothy continued on page 2

The North Grenville Times continued from front page also remembers women being asked to go to work, to replace the thousands of men who had gone to war. “I couldn’t, because I had to take care of my sons” she says. When the war ended, Harold went back to his job with the Bank of Nova Scotia, and they spent the next several years moving around the country with the Bank. They lived everywhere, from Ottawa, to Sudbury,

to Fredericton. Dorothy didn’t work, but stayed busy by becoming active in the community wherever they were. “I have met a lot of nice people in my life,” she says. When Harold retired, they moved to Kemptville to be closer to their aging mothers, who were both in the Ottawa area. Unfortunately, Harold died, when he was only 63, of a very sudden heart attack. “I just couldn’t believe he was

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A member of the Ottawa Senators will be in Winchester on Friday as part of a fundraiser for the House of Lazarus [HOL], which will be hosting their “For the Love of the Game” sports merchandise sale at the Joel Steele Community Centre this coming weekend to raise money for their Food Bank and other outreach programs. Thousands of brand new trademarked sports items will be available from NHL, NFL, MLB and NASCAR teams, at significantly discounted prices. As if that’s not enough, Ottawa Senators defender, Fredrik Claesson, will be at the sale on Friday, November 3, at 6pm to sign autographs for fans. HOL is also raffling off a hockey stick signed by the entire Sens team, as well as Sens tickets, and a fun basket of Sens merchandise. To top it all off, whoever buys merchandise at the sale will be entered to win another pair of Sens tickets, donated by O’Farrell Financial. The “For the Love of the Game” sale will be on from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, from 10am to 4pm.

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welcome to attend Dinner on the House, which provides socializing opportunities and a nutritious meal, free of charge. Approximately 15 members of the Rotary

helped make the most recent Dinner on the House a success by preparing the meal, serving attendees, and cleaning up afterwards. Nearly 80 people attended the event, which featured shipwreck stew, spaghetti, meatballs, baked beans, salad, and so much more! Mountain Orchard, which recently donated six bushels of apples and apple chips to the HOL, gave the Rotary a significant discount on the apples used to make dessert for the meal. Grahame’s Bakery in Kemptville donated all the buns, and the North Grenville Times sponsored the dinner. Thanks goes out to the Rotary (members pictured) for putting on such a great meal!

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ceremony this upcoming November 11. The cadets expressed their gratitude as they will be helping represent Canada at this important event. The club also welcomed five new prospective members who were given a glimpse into what its means to be a Lion. After a fantastic meal, current members shared why they were

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New Horizon Club enjoying an active fall season by Shirley Price The New Horizon Club opened this fall season on September 13 with a delicious pot luck lunch and the 2017 Annual General Meeting and election of officers for 2017-2018. The following members were elected to office: Members at Large: Grayce Muir, Eleanor Muscroft, C o r y Va n d e r h a m a n d Klaus Wierspecker; Chair, Refreshment Committee: K a r i n Wi e r s p e c k e r ; Programme Officer: GolidaTym; Secretary: Ruby Schryburt; Treasurer: Jean Travers; Vice-President: Barbara McDerby; President: Shirley Price. On September 25, members welcomed speaker Brian Porter, Historian and retired teacher. Brian arrived in the persona of Major James Walsh, wearing the uniform of the Northwest Mounted Police. Major Walsh is one of Canada’s unsung heroes. He was sent to Saskatchewan with a contingent of men to ensure law and order in the territories. He is best known November 1, 2017

for his role in meeting Chief Sitting Bull who, with several thousand Sioux, made their way to Canada after the Battle of Little Big Horn. At the border they were met by Major Walsh and a handful of Northwest Mounted Police. This is a story well worth reading, and can be found through the internet. Major Walsh was born in Prescott and died in Brockville, where he is buried. Mount Walsh, a mountain peak in the Saint Elias Mountains in the Yukon, is named after him. The celebration of Oktoberfest was held on October 11 at the Merrickville Legion, where a traditional German lunch of sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad and rolls was served, followed by a delicious strudel. The meal was prepared and served by Legion volunteers. Many thanks to those Legion members who made this event so successful. The November meeting will be held in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall at noon. This will be a fun event, as the New Horizon Club celebrates Canada

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Not of this world by David Shanahan When the Roman Emperor Constantine decided to legalise Christianity in 313, he began a process which resulted in the adoption of one form of Christianity as the State religion of the Empire in 380. At the time, this was a political decision, and out of it grew what is most commonly known as Christendom: the mixing of Christianity, or a version thereof, with politics. Christendom has been the cause of numerous wars, persecutions, crusades and other evils ever since, as political power was invoked in the name of God to justify political actions. These actions were often, if not mainly, in direct opposition to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Over and over again, throughout the New Testament, it is stated by Jesus, and the writers of

the letters and gospels, that there are two separate kingdoms involved with each other, but they are not the same. When he was being questioned after his arrest, Jesus made an important statement: “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” [John 18.36] This point is repeated throughout the gospels and letters: that there is a “world”, a political system, that is at odds with Jesus and Christianity. It was this system that opposed Jesus, executed him, and persecuted his followers. It is a “kingdom” that has a very different set of standards and priorities to those of Jesus. John, for example, makes this very clear. In his Gospel, he quotes Jesus: “If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not

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belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you”. [John 15.19] In his first letter, John says: “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them”. [1 John 2.15] It is important to see how the word “world” is used here. It does not mean the created universe, the natural world, but the political and economic system, no matter of the left or right, that rejects Jesus. Christians are to love and protect the natural world, and everyone in it, but not to confuse the two kingdoms. Paul, for example, was not only proud of his ethnicity, he was also quite happy to use his Roman citizenship when necessary. Christians are citizens of two very different entities, not in conflict, except when the demands of the one impinge on the requirements of the other. As Jesus said: “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” [Mark 12.17] But what is vital to understand in all of this, is that these two kingdoms are never completely in sympathy.

In the past, Christians have tried to create a Godly Kingdom on earth: a Christian country, ruled by God’s laws. In no single case has this been successful, and in many, if not most, instances, it has been disastrous. Demanding that people without the Spirit of God live up to standards and regulations that Christians believe are unattainable without grace, has led to one faction oppressing a n o t h e r, e v e n t o t h e point of killing in God’s name. The “Kingdom of God” has been used as a rationale for crusades, not just against Islam, but against Christians in Europe. In the words of Professor John Lennox, when people kill in the name of Jesus, they are not following him, they are disobeying him. Similarly, when those who claim to be Christians use violence and the rule of law to force others to agree with them, they are directly opposing and disobeying Jesus, no matter what they think. This is not just a matter of history: it is happening today, particularly in North America, where Christianity is being used as a political weapon, where self-proclaimed Christians are invoking war and intolerance in the name of Jesus. What does it say when clergy on both sides of a war stand and call God’s blessing down on soldiers about to go out and kill each other? Is God supposed to choose sides? Does he approve of either side using Him to justify a political and military activity? Before C o n s t a n t i n e ’s E d i c t , Christians would not even join an army, believing that violence of any kind was opposed to the teaching and commands of Jesus. It was not practical, it often led to their own death as a result. It was not real politik, not the world’s way, but there is a citizenship that supercedes what the world considers realistic, practical or desirable. “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

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House of Lazarus book sale great success

The first ever House of Lazarus [HOL] book sale was a roaring success, with $1,100 raised for the HOL food bank and other outreach programs. The book sale was held on October 20 and 21 at the Winchester United Church, and included CDs and DVDs, as well as thousands of books of every genre. It was very well attended, with many book lovers showing up to browse and pick up a new favourite. All proceeds from the sale go directly to the food bank and other outreach programs that are facilitated by HOL. Over 100 local families access the food bank every month, and the outreach programs reach an additional 1,200 people every year. Don’t worry if you missed the sale. You can still support HOL on a regular basis by visiting them at 2245 Simms Street in Mountain. They have a second-hand shop that always has great deals on household goods, clothing, books, CDs, DVDs and more. For more information about HOL give them a call at 613-989-3830, or email them at hol@houseoflazarus.com. You can also visit their website www.houseoflazarus.com.

Into the future

ArtScene started as a dream in 2009 and the years since have seen a steady stream of visitors pass through our gallery. It is now time for that dream to expand and grow. With the opening of our new location at 11 Centre Street in Spencerville, we are also launching our new direction “ArtScene Spencerville - Into the Future”. Our relocation to 11 Centre Street offers us the opportunity to explore some exciting new initiatives. This change will allow us to evolve into a true not-forprofit community art gallery and all that this entails, including membership support, and complimentary space for emerging local artists to display their art on a limited basis, something they would not otherwise have the opportunity to do. Our new space will allow us to accommodate additional members, as well as potentially offering an attractive year round venue for small receptions. It will also offer us the opportunity to display art outside, thus offering additional local colour. ArtScene is located in historic Spencerville, Ontario and visitors delight in the unspoiled village as well as the excellent calibre of the art found in this quiet corner of the province. Our “Relocation Celebration” will take place on November 10, 2017 between 6 pm and 8 pm, with the ribbon cutting at 7 pm. The public is invited to drop by, meet the artists and enjoy both the art and the refreshments. Take the drive and experience a city calibre gallery in the tranquility of a country village. For more information, please visit us on Facebook or contact Colleen Morris-Wilson at 613-258-4400 or colleenmorriswilson2@gmail.com. www.ngtimes.ca

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Shine the Light on Violence Against Women submitted by Leeds & Grenville Interval House November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario. All are welcome to join us in Action this month against the violence that women and girls experience every day in their homes in our community. Our goal is to turn our United Counties purple for the month of November! To bring focus and awareness, LGIH is leading the community in 16 days of Action; a Federally and Provincially recognized campaign in the movement to end violence against women and girls. This time of ACTION will be the culmination of awarenessraising efforts throughout the month of November through engaging in two vibrant, purple campaigns. Follow LGIH on social media to learn more about November events and ACTION opportunities! The City of Brockville has proclaimed November “Shine the Light Month”. Our Signature Shine the

Light on Violence Against Women event this year will be a Port Tasting & Pairing evening with a Silent Auction planned on Thursday, November 16 at the Courthouse Lodge, 7 Courthouse Square, Brockville. Tickets are available online through Snapd Tix. or in person from the shelter; email kimberley@lgih.ca to arrange for tickets. This event will finish with the lighting of our Trees of Courage at Courthouse Square at 8:30 that evening, which will remain lit through the holiday season in honour of our Shine the Light on Violence Against Women Campaign. We are asking residents and businesses to support o u r e ff o r t s b y u s i n g purple lights to illuminate doorways, windows, or trees; decorate with purple in your homes and businesses, especially in merchandise or window displays. LGIH has some purple led light bulbs available for purchase, lanterns, strings of led lights, and other items

by attending the 1st Annual Charity Rocks Christmas Concert featuring Healy & Orr, Easy Electrified Blues, and Mark Bergman at the Brockville Legion on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7pm. Tickets are $15. More information and tickets available at easybandbooking@ gmail.com. Some tickets available at LGIH. Contact kimberley@lgih.ca. We are participating in organizing a commemorative event on December 6 to honour the lives of women and girls who are impacted by, or have been lost to violence. Plan to join us; all are welcome. We will gather at the Women’s Monument, Blockhouse Island 4:305:30 pm.

as well. Watch for more details and events as the month unfolds. We are inviting the United Counties community to join us at the Women’s Monument at 11:30 am on Friday, November 24, 2017 for a short rally to launch the beginning of the 16 Days of Action in Leeds and Grenville, which begins Saturday, November 25. We are selling purple LED light bulbs for $6.00 each. These are perfect for your front porch light or for a lamp in your home or office. Contact Kimberley at LGIH to purchase, or go to River Lily Boutique on King Street in Brockville. We are selling a limited number of Shine the Light lanterns for $25 ea. Also, you can purchase mini strings of battery operated purple led lights for use indoors or outside. These are great for decorating anywhere; for lighting wreaths, centre pieces, and so many other uses. Price is $10. Support LGIH and our Shine the Light Campaign

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Now in its fourth year, shelters across the province are engaging the community to become more aware of the often overlooked issue of woman abuse in Ontario. N o v e m b e r i s Wo m a n Abuse Awareness Month. The purple scarf is a symbol of the courage it takes a woman to leave her abuser. However, the courage of the woman is not enough. It takes the strength of an entire community to end violence against women. On average 20-30 women a year are murdered in the province of Ontario November 1, 2017

alone. It is the number two reason for calls to the emergency police services. Additionally, it overwhelmingly affects the children of these women. During the month of November, everyone across Ontario is invited to participate in showing abused women across the province that they have our support. The United Nations has designated November 25 (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) as the first of 16 days of Action to eliminate Violence Against Women across the world.

We are asking Ontarians to wear our purple scarf especially on these days to share your courage with abused women and their children and show that their community supports them and they are not alone. If anyone in North Grenville or MerrickvilleWo l fo r d i s p l a n n i n g an event, or would be interested in doing so, please contact us at the Times and we will provide whatever support we can. Contact editor@ngtimes. ca, or call 613-215-0735.

by Melanie Whyte, RP .....sexual harassment, abuses and assaults in the world we all know and live in. It would be comforting to think that the only women who are propositioned, harassed, abused, and raped by men of power are up-and-coming actresses in Hollywood. Those women have a lot to gain, don't they? They need a big break to begin a career that they have been working so hard for. Playing along, flirting back, and submitting, will earn them fame and fortune. It would be very comforting to believe that this would never happen to ordinary women. The "Me Too" movement has put a spotlight on an issue that half the population are all too familiar with. It would be very comforting to be able to think that this would never happen in the world the rest of us know, and live in. Imagine a 16 year old trying to save up for a chance to go to college. She is fortunate and gets a job at a brand new grocery store in a small town outside of Ottawa. She is asked out for a date, asked for back rubs, and asked to show her breasts by the assistant manager every day that she works. She was told that the only reason she got the job was that her legs rated a 10 out of 10, and that's how the cashiers were hired. She was even shown the job applications with the leg ratings clearly marked. He was an older man, and she didn't know what to do. She needed her job, and had never been warned about people like him. He gave her the creeps,

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and she did her best to avoid him. He worked days, and she lost shifts at work because she said she could only work in the evenings. That was the first time she experienced sexual harassment in the work place. That was a teaching that no young women should ever have to have. That men rated their body parts, and had the power to hire and fire them. This is a much too common scenario in the world today. Whether a woman works as a server, an accountant, a medical intern, or a student, it is all too familiar to us. It shouldn't take a "me too" movement to shine light on to what most women are already aware of. It shouldn't be an acceptable norm that women know they must endure this. It shouldn't be something that our sixteen year old children learn at their first jobs. This is my first experience, and like most women, there are more. Let’s teach our sons and daughters that they are equal and that nobody in the workplace or elsewhere has the right to make them feel uncomfortable. Let’s teach our sons and daughters that there are laws and supports they can turn to, if needed. Let’s start at home, and not on entertainment tonight.

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Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est [CECCE] est soucieux du bien-être de ses élèves et de son personnel. Suite à un récent sondage, les données démontrent que les élèves vivent des moments d’anxiété et de stress. Pour mieux outiller les élèves et le personnel, en ce mois d’octobre, mois de la santé mentale, le Conseil est heureux d’annoncer un investissement pour la mise sur pied d’un partenariat visant une saine gestion de la santé mentale dans ses écoles. Ce partenariat, administré en collaboration avec le Centre Psychosocial (CPS) et l’Université d’Ottawa, sera composé de deux programmes dont un destiné pour les élèves du secondaire et l’autre pour le personnel scolaire. Un membre de l’Université d’Ottawa sera également impliqué afin

d’évaluer les impacts et retombées du projet. La présidente du CECCE, Johanne Lacombe, s’est réjouie de cette annonce qui vient renforcer une des priorités du Conseil qui est d’assurer le bienêtre de tous et chacun. « La promotion d’une santé mentale positive auprès des élèves et du personnel des écoles du CECCE est primordiale à la création d’un climat scolaire positif. C’est pourquoi je suis convaincue que la mise en place d’un projet pilote permettra de s’assurer que chacune et chacun puisse s’épanouir et se réaliser pleinement dans un contexte sain et propice au développement. » Programme pour les élèves du secondaire Le programme Funambule, d’une durée d’un an, vise à rehausser les compétences sociales et émotionnelles chez les

adolescents, tout en leur fournissant les outils pour mieux gérer leur anxiété et leur stress. Ainsi, les élèves du secondaire des écoles ciblées par l’initiative auront l’occasion de participer à des ateliers offerts par un travailleur social et un technicien en éducation spécialisé du Centre Psychosocial. Ces ateliers auront pour but d’apprendre aux élèves à bâtir leur résilience pour ainsi mieux gérer leur stress et anxiété dans des contextes familiers tels que l’école, les évaluations scolaires, la maison, les amis, les sports, etc. Cette initiative vient d’ailleurs s’ajouter à plusieurs autres services déjà offerts dans les écoles secondaires par l’équipe de travail social du CECCE. Programme pour les employés Le programme pour les employés, inspiré du

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programme du Cadre du milieu de travail positif (CMTP), d’une durée de trois ans, vise à offrir aux employés du CECCE un milieu de travail positif ainsi qu’une culture scolaire favorable au soutien du personnel. Pour ce faire, des professionnels du Centre Psychosocial formeront et appuieront des leaders dans les écoles pour que ceux-ci puissent par la suite organiser des ateliers et activités pour l’ensemble du personnel de leur école. Cette approche « formation de formateurs » permettra aux écoles de se doter d’une capacité pour soutenir leur autonomie à assurer la pérennité des succès acquis de l’initiative. Le programme prévoit également un thème spécifique pour chaque année, soit le mieux-être la résilience et le leadership. « Le Conseil des écoles

catholiques du Centre-Est est conscient que le bien-être et la santé mentale positive sont des éléments clés à la réussite professionnelle des employés et la réussite scolaire des élèves » affirme Réjean Sirois, directeur de l’éducation du CECCE. « Il est indéniable que la mise en oeuvre des pratiques de la psychologie positive contribuera à créer des environnements de travail et d’apprentissage plus propices à l’atteinte du plein potentiel de tous et chacun. » Chef de file reconnu pour la transformation de

l’expérience d’apprentissage, l’excellence et la bienveillance de ses écoles catholiques et sa synergie avec la communauté, le CECCE, avec plus de 23 500 élèves fréquentant 43 écoles élémentaires, 12 écoles secondaires et une école pour adultes, est le plus grand réseau canadien d’écoles de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats en province, et 96 % d’entre eux obtiennent leur diplôme.

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The North Grenville Photography Club The latest technology in pain management – it will SHOCK you! by Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre Many things can cause pain, but one of the most difficult things to treat is chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that persists once the initial injury has healed. Think of an amputee with phantom pain. Even though the limb has been removed, the person can still feel pain in the limb. The body works in mysterious ways! One of the major causes of persistent pain is myofascial trigger points, or “knots” in muscles. Muscle knots cause spasm, reduce blood flow and squeeze nerve endings, all resulting in pain. Trigger points can be treated with things like massage, exercise, acupuncture/ dry needling or manual therapies, but the pain often returns. It’s time for something new, and it’s called Radial Shockwave. Radial shockwave (RSW) was developed after the introduction of laser shockwave. You may have heard of people receiving shockwave treatment to get rid of kidney stones. Laser shockwave is a beam of shockwave energy that penetrates the body to November 1, 2017

break up the stones, much like a jackhammer breaks up concrete. Laser shockwave was also used to help break up thickened tendons and ligaments to treat chronic conditions like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis (heel pain). The problem with laser shockwave is the expense and the pain. Although very effective, treatments were very expensive and very painful. Until now. Radial shockwave machines are a new and improved way to treat muscle knots, trigger points, and chronic myofascial pain. RSW is more like a flashlight beam rather than a laser beam, and does not cause any pain during treatment. RSW works by transferring impulses into the body. An air compressor forces compressed air through a tube, which then vibrates a small projectile (like a bullet), back and forth inside a small, handheld applicator. These vibrations can reach up to 7cm into the body, and they help to promote healing by breaking up trigger points and knots, and creating new circulation. Radial shockwave treatments are pain-free. That’s a big plus for a lot of people! In fact, most

people feel better after their first treatment because there is such a big relaxation of the muscles that have been treated. Radial shockwave is now available at Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre, is part of an individualized physiotherapy treatment, and covered by most insurance plans. Are you in pain? Give Shockwave a try! www.kemptvillephysio. com. 613-258-7661.

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Think for yourself by David Shanahan Democracy: the worst possible system, except for all the others. What a good definition that is. One of the benefits of the internet has been the freedom people have to express their opinions and points of view to, literally, millions of people. Even in the more confined area of North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford, I have been really amazed at how many people post on the Times’ Facebook page and web site. It certainly confirms something I have always believed, and which lies at the heart of this project: people, given the opportunity, really want to get involved in their local community. Every day, in almost every post, thousands of people check in, read, and often write a comment, criticism, or add some further piece o f i n f o r m a t i o n . We have seen how even national leaders can rule unimpeded simply by using Twitter to share

their well-considered and intelligent thoughts on life, the universe, and everything. And so does Donald Trump. There are so many opportunities for involvement than any previous generation ever imagined, and this has got to be a good thing. But there are unexpected consequences to this wider conversation that is taking place in our community and around the world. Aside altogether from the numerous nasty phenomena like hacking, identity theft, spam, etc., there are unpleasant surprises arising from the free flow of ideas and thoughts we enjoy via Facebook, Twitter, and the comments sections of websites. One of these surprises comes when we realise that there are people out there who sincerely hold views which we personally find repulsive. Nor are they in any way slow or ashamed to put their views out there: unashamed, because they honestly believe that their views are sensible, reasonable, and truly

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worth defending. Sometimes, those views are upsetting to us, simply because we don’t agree with them. And that is fair enough. Democracy is based on the coming together of differing ideas and ideologies, and finding ways to work together, in spite of, sometimes even because of them. Any brief browse through the NG Times Facebook page or web site will show how divergent the views of local residents can be on issues. The more we get to talk to each other in a respectful and meaningful manner, the better our society will be able to tackle the issues that concern us. So far, so good. But what this interchange of ideas sometimes reveals is that many viewpoints or attitudes are based on misunderstandings, even ignorance of the facts upon which we come to conclusions. I don’t mean differing views on the facts, but an actual misunderstanding of what the facts are. For example, a recent story in this paper about a local

business has led to a very high number of posts and comments on our social media platforms. This has been a very positive thing, as the community have the opportunity of discussing the issue, and directing much of their ire at our municipal council. No problem there, in my opinion. Except that there is a tendency to condemn council as a whole, without noticing differences in the role and attitude that exists within council as a whole. It is easy to skate over these details, and simply accept statements by fellow posters and commentators, without looking for further evidence. I am, by profession, an historian, and we historians like footnotes (or endnotes, we are quite liberal in that regard), we want to know where information comes from. Is it accurate, can it be supported by reputable sources, etc.? A well-known Canadian historian published a book a few years ago, called “Being Had”, in which he showed that some works of history contained

footnotes that were made up by the writer. Not very ethical. But we are more and more aware in recent months (hi again, Donald) that people on Twitter and Facebook and other platforms simply make up facts to suit their argument, or to rationalise what they think and believe. What all this means for us every day, given the importance of social media, is that we have a responsibility to think about what we read, to ask questions of it, to ensure that the source of what is said is reliable, ethically sound (not making things up), and worth basing our own thoughts on. Next year we’ll be electing a government for Ontario and a Municipal Council for our communities. Now is the time to start asking questions, making distinctions between individuals, and getting into the habit of looking beyond rhetoric, blanket statements made without supporting facts, and remembering that each one, each event, has a history. Social media sites

any real issue. Whether true or not Mr. Vichos wants to be a good neighbour and the Planning Department is making this more than difficult. I believe as our elected officials you should be doing everything you can to resolve this issue. If a business that has been operating in Kemptville all this time is given this kind of grief over one complaint I don’t know how you will entice other businesses to come here. While this is not a petition, I am asking my

friends and family to sign my letter, which I will deliver to the Municipal Centre. Lori Stewart

local in-town honey business. Going to court is a no-win situation. One of the first rules of life that my mother taught me was: “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar”. I had not read the article “Local Business Facing Obstacles” in the ‘North Grenville Times’ until a friend put it on my Facebook page. All, the municipal leaders, the business owner, and the nearby residents, must comeup with a practical solution. This beekeeping business is a heritage operation and part of Kemptville’s history. Perhaps it should have had trees planted around as a screening when it started in 1952. I worked in horticulture for over 50 years, as a researcher and teacher at Kemptville College, and also as a consultant in Eastern Ontario. I served a business as a horticultural advisor in

can encourage immediate, short term thinking: beware of that. Don’t allow anyone to fool you into forgetting what has been said and done in the past. Isn’t life becoming really complicated? CLASSIFIEDS: First 10 words free if submitted by email. Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5. Submit to production@ngtimes.ca. Email must include name, address and phone #. Must be related to North Grenville/ Merrickville

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I read the article in the North Grenville Times in disbelief. The honey business has been in this location for 65 years. It has to be one of the most unobtrusive businesses I have ever seen. I have watched documentaries and news items about the importance of bees in our world and how they are in decline. I believe it is your job as our elected officials to make sure that a thriving and important business be helped and not hindered.

The Planning Department basically told Mr. Vichos not to process his harvest. You are penalizing him for doing his job, his livelihood. We have lived within one block of the Honey Hill for almost 20 years. Peter Vichos has always kept his property neat and tidy. I know of some properties that have complaints against them and nothing like this has happened to them, albeit they are not businesses. I am under the impression the complaint was made out of spite and not because of

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Town Council, Local Honey Business and Residents must find a solution My father used to say, “Politicians lack vision!” “They don’t see further than the the tip of their noses”, he continued to tell me. That was back in the days I was still living at the home farm in Holland, before I came to Canada in 1967. In any Social Economic Action Plan we need to have a vision and overcome obstacles to bring these visions into reality. We lost the college because of a lack of vison. They (town council) can’t widen highway 43, because of poor planning and lack of vision. Now they can’t figure out an amicable solution for this

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the Ottawa region. This large business planted 6-ft Emerald Cedars around its property to keep it out of view from local residents. A couple of years ago it expanded and more trees were planted. Looking at the appearance of this honey business, anybody can see that it needs desperately some artistic landscaping to improve its looks. Have local high school art classes paint honey bees on the wall of the building. Add some attractive screening. Proactive positive actions will provide a ‘sustainable living’ environment for the residents and the business. A local retail outlet would help as well, in addition to some educational beehives. The Europeans are advocating bringing urban agriculture back into the city as a visionary sustainable living con't on page 8

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by Jim Bertram Several weeks ago, I became aware of an issue involving a local honey producing business, owned by Peter Vichos, and the Municipality of North Grenville. The tone of the situation caused me some concern and I decided to investigate what had been occurring. As I proceeded, I discovered that a series of contacts between Mr. Vichos and municipal representatives had begun occurring last May, and lasted until recently. The contacts continued over the intervening months without resolution of the matter in contention. More recently, the municipality issued a summons relative to the issue, a summons which is, at the time of writing this article, still

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active. One of my concerns, as I proceeded in gaining information about the sequence of events in question, was that Mr.Vichos was fully engaged in ensuring the success of his business activities. Summer and autumn are key periods of activity in the honey production business. Therefore, Mr. Vichos was not ideally positioned to respond fully to the requirements of the municipality in this time period. At the same time, the municipality was proceeding in accordance with the bylaws and policies established for the conduct of its affairs. My information indicated that its actions were entirely consistent with its mandate and legal parameters. We seemed to be at an impasse, given the need of the municipality for a response to its legally expressed requirements, and the need of Mr. Vichos for adequate time to respond and, at the same time, attend to his business requirements.

Letters continued plan. ‘Old Town Kemptville’ must, and can, implement a similar approach. After all, Kemptville used to be the agricultural ‘hub’ of Eastern Ontario. William J. langenberg, M.Sc. Env. Biol / Hort Merrickville, Ontario

Open letter to the Mayor

Dear Mr. Gordon, After reading your article in the Times, I felt puzzled and would like clarification. The first portion of your article speaks of rural communities. After talking of the contribution rural communities make, you point the finger, first at the province for ignoring rural communities and then at members of those communities for not standing up. In one regard, your view is puzzling because It is the mandate of elected officials to represent their electorate to other levels of government. However, looking beyond that, I wonder what issues in particular you would like me to take up with provincial politicians. Are you thinking of County Road 43, the future of Kemptville College, or some other issue? The second portion of

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Of course, the existing summons was not helping us resolve this matter at all. It was a factor which, though part of the legal framework in this context, added pressure and heat to an already sensitive set of interactions between the business person and the municipality. So, in the company of my colleague, Councillor Arnaud, I attended a meeting on October 26 with senior staff at the municipal building with a view to getting some positive movement in this set of events. Mr. Arnaud and I were particularly concerned with the threat of the summons hanging over the business owner's head, and we clearly expressed that concern. As the meeting evolved, it was determined that the summons procedure would be set in abeyance until March 2018, at the earliest. It was our feeling that this period of time would furnish needed space for further discussions of the issue to take place. In particular, a solution has been proposed by the municipality in

the form of a variance, the provisions of which will require consultation and discussion with Mr. Vichos. The condition for the setting in abeyance of the summons is that Mr. Vichos undertake to discuss the issue with a view to final resolution. At the time of writing, I had communicated this information to Mr. Vichos and had stressed the importance of returning to discussions with the municipality. That action is, as stated above, a condition for setting the summons in abeyance and providing time for fruitful discussions to take place. I personally will undertake to be present, if required, at any meetings between Mr. Vichos and municipal representatives. I expect my friend and colleague, Councillor Arnaud, will undertake as much. Together, I hope to get to a final solution of this issue, one which satisfies the needs of Mr. Vichos and the legal requirements of the municipality. Let’s talk!

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your article concerns a recent arrest of two Kemptville residents under drug and weapons charges. Your second, "It is time" statement points the finger at the Canadian Criminal Code and the judiciary. You aver that the criminal code needs to be tightened, but all the charges listed in this case are in the criminal code. Perhaps you are advocating increased gun control. However, the charge, 'possession of a firearm contrary to a Prohibition Order' means that the weapon they had was illegal. Any changes to the criminal code cannot make it more illegal. Concerning your other scapegoat, I fail to see what bearing the judiciary has on the case; the charges are fairly recent and, as far as I know, the case has not come before the courts. Mr. Gordon, please be more specific. In what ways is the province ignoring North Grenville? What changes do you want to see in Canada's Criminal Code? Finally, what problems have you seen in the work of judges in our country? Thank you, Joyce Pringle

are in the presentation which is available on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca. Annual Drinking Water System Inspection Report: Council received the Annual Drinking Water Inspection Report carried out by the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change. This Report is the result of a Provinciallymandated inspection designed to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water. A copy of the Report is available in the Document Library on the website – www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. Upcoming Planning/Public Meetings: A public meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 6 for Zoning ByLaw Amendment Application ZBA-15-18 (eQuinelle). A public open house will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on November 13 to provide an opportunity for the public to review and ask questions about the draft Official Plan. A public meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 20 on the draft Official Plan. Upcoming Meetings: Council on Monday, November 13; Committee of the Whole on Monday, November 6. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Mu-

Below are some highlights from the regular Municipality of North Grenville Council Meeting held on Monday, October 23, 2017: Presentation to John Spero: Mayor David Gordon presented North Grenville resident John Spero with a certificate of congratulations for raising over $14,000 for the Parkinson SuperWalk Ottawa. Mr. Spero was the top fundraiser for the Ottawa event. Change to Municipal Office Holiday Schedule: Council approved a policy amendment that will see the Municipal Office closed annually for the week between Christmas and New Years’. Council will grant staff one day in lieu of an annual appreciation event and staff will be required to take the additional day(s) from their vacation allotment. 2018 Municipal Election Update: Clerk Cahl Pominville gave a brief presentation on the 2018 Municipal election, highlighting some changes as a result of amendments to legislation. One key change is that the nomination period will now be from May 1 to July 27. In past years, the nomination period began January 1 and ran until September. The complete details

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, November 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Heritage Advisory – Thursday, November 9 at 2:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Library Board – Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.

BUDGET MEETINGS

Nov 6 – 6:30 pm – Presentation of 1st draft at Committee Nov 14 – 6:30 pm – Public consultation/deliberations Nov 15 – 6:30 pm – Public consultation/deliberations Nov 16 – 3:30 pm – Public consultation/deliberations Dec 4 – 6:30 pm – Presentation of final draft to Committee Dec 11 – 6:30 pm – Budget adoption by Council

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Reminder to dog owners: As per Animal Care By-Law 61-14, dogs must be kept ON A LEASH at all times unless they are on their own property or the owner of the property has given consent for the dog to be off-leash (i.e. Ferguson Forest Dog Park). All the regulations about dogs can be found in By-Law 61-14 which is available on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/ document-library. Questions can be directed to By-Law Services at 613-258-9569 ext. 204 or 206.

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with By-Law 5-14, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipality has stopped up and closed the unopened Albert Street road allowance in the former Town of Kemptville and has declared the land as surplus to the Municipality.

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Municipality seeking input on ice-use helmet policy

The Municipality of North Grenville is always looking for ways to improve the programs and services it offers to residents and public safety is one of the primary motivations for improvements. With that in mind, the Municipality is seeking public input on a draft helmet policy that has been developed with public safety as the goal. The draft policy that has been developed by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture would make helmets mandatory for all ice users at the North Grenville Municipal Centre,

with reasonable exceptions. The Municipality is seeking feedback from the community for the purpose of understanding the impact and barriers ice users may experience as a result of the introduction of such a policy. A draft of the proposed policy and a related survey can be found online at www. northgrenville.ca. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Municipal Office and the North Grenville Public Library. The deadline for survey response is November 14, 2017. Once the survey data is analyzed, a report with t h e f i n d i n g s a n d s t a ff recommendations will be presented to Committee of the Whole. For more information on the draft policy or process, please contact Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture (mguy@northgrenville.on.ca, 613-258-9569 x. 107) or Tammy Hurlbert, Recreation Coordinator (thurlbert@ northgrenville.on.ca, 613258-9569 x. 123). www.ngtimes.ca

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Winner of the Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award

The St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership is pleased to announce that Kashif Riaz, owner of Computer Liquidators, is the winner of the 3rd Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award. Mr. Riaz was presented with the award at the Bridges to Better Business Conference hosted by the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre on Thursday, October 26, at Chateau Brock. Originally from Pakistan, Kashif arrived to Canada in 1999. Mr. Riaz started his Canadian career path in Kingston as an employee for MDG Computers. He and his wife Sadia Kashif moved to Brockville in 2001 when Sadia secured a job as a Chemical Engineer at Abbott Labs. Seeing the potential in retailing used computers in Brockville, Mr. Riaz persevered through many years in an uncertain retail environment to expand his business products and services, hire staff, provide local high school students with co-op opportunities, in addition to offering job training for persons with special needs. He was

recently approached by a significant manufacturing firm in the Prescott/Johnstown area and now provides IT support to them. Kashif also contributes to the community through volunteer work at the YMCA, Brockville & Area Multicultural Council, local Muslim Community, Brockville Squash Club and Parents Council at his children’s school. Mr. Riaz was selected as an outstanding candidate demonstrating the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur including perseverance and versatility in addition to extensive community involvement. Nominated by a local business colleague, his nomination states that, “Kashif is never one to take the credit, he is an acknowledged, quiet and behind-the-scenes leader of his community. If you need something done – give it to Kashif with certainty it will get done, and done right. We are so lucky to have someone of his caliber forsake the easier path of the larger centres where integrated services are more accessible. It is time we recognized his contribution to building

the broader peaceful multicultural society we all enjoy in Leeds and Grenville.” Melissa Francis, Program Manager of the St. LawrenceRideau Immigration Partnership states: “The Immigration Partnership is pleased to recognize Kashif Riaz for his dedication to entrepreneurship in a new country and overcoming the many associated challenges. Kashif is also a wonderful example of how generosity and kindness can result in an enriched community for all.” The Immigrant E n t r e p r e n e u r Aw a r d is sponsored by the St. Lawrence - Rideau Immigration Partnership and its partner organizations; Employment + Education Centre, CSE Consulting, TR Leger Immigrant Services / TR Leger Immigrant Services aux Immigrants, Volunteer Centre of St. LawrenceRideau, Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre and KEYS Job Centre. The Brockville & Area Chamber of Commerce will also provide a complimentary 1 year membership to Kashif.

Major study finds untreated hearing loss linked to dementia Although the reason for the link is as yet unclear, a recent Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging study shows that seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those with normal hearing. Researchers say these findings “could lead to new ways to combat dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and carries heavy societal burdens.” Further, they suggest a common pathology may underlie the two conditions, or that the strain of “decoding sound” over the years puts undue strain on the brain leaving them more vulnerable to dementia. Other speculation includes the social isolation that often results from hearing loss as a factor that could exacerbate dementia and other cognitive disorders. “Whatever the cause,” the school reports, “their finding may offer a starting point for interventions — even as simple as hearing aids — that could delay or prevent dementia by improving patients’ hearing.”

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Bonspiel for Hospice looking for sponsors by Hilary Thomson The North Grenville Curling Club will be hosting the first annual Hurry Hard for Hospice in November, a curling bonspiel in support of Beth Donovan Hospice. The event is being organized by Samantha RivetStevenson, a community member who wants to do her part and believes in the good that the hospice does for the community. “They put on a lot of great events,” she says. “It would be great if they could get beds.” Samantha is hoping that she will be able to raise $5,000 for the Hospice with this bonspiel. Although this is not enough to fund beds at the hospice’s home on French Settlement Road, Executive Director of the Hospice, Debbie Watt, says that any community support will bode well for them in their talks with the government. As a financial advisor with RBC, Samantha has met November 1, 2017

many people who could benefit from having a hospice with beds closer to home. “Right now, they have to go to Ottawa, Brockville, or Cornwall,” she says. “The whole family is tired, and then they have to travel on top of that.” The event has very little overhead costs, thanks to the support of community businesses and volunteers, therefore almost all registration fees and sponsorship dollars will go directly to the hospice to support operations and upgrade their facility. Putting a path to their outdoor gazebo to make it more wheelchair friendly, buying a large therapeutic tub, and doing some landscaping on the grounds, are just some of the projects the money could help fund. “We’ll donate the money, and let them choose whatever they need it for at the time,” Samantha says. The bonspiel has already been very popular, with over half of the 80 spots sold. Businesses have

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been very generous with both monetary and in-kind donations. “Everybody is saying that it’s a great cause and they’re happy to help,” according to Samantha. “Even the businesses that can’t are very apologetic.” Hurry Hard for Hospice will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, November 18, at the North Grenville Curling Club. Tickets are $30 each and include c o ff e e f r o m B r e w e d Awakenings, pastries from Grahames Bakery, and a lasagna lunch from Hard Stones Bar and Grill. There will also be prizes for the top teams, and two draws, with prizes donated by the Kemptville Players, Canine Country Retreat, Gabriel’s Pizza, and more. Samantha is expecting the tickets to sell out soon, but they are still looking for sponsors. If you are interested, please contact her at samantha.rivetstevenson@rbc.com or 613-816-9697.

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Guide Dogs for the Blind seeking puppy raisers by Steven Doucette, Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking volunteer puppy raisers in Kemptville and Eastern Ontario. This is a long-term volunteer commitment of twelve to eighteen months. The volunteer raises the puppy in their home, teaching basic obedience and socialization. However, the unique part of this volunteer position is taking the puppy nearly everywhere you go. Support is provided from professional staff from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. You’ll need to be able to spend most of the day with the puppy, not leaving it alone for more than a couple of hours at a time.

These pups are raised with the intention of being with someone 24/7 as a working guide dog. Pups are placed into homes at approximately eight weeks of age, so you will be housebound for a short time. Once the puppy’s vaccinations are in place, around four months of age, you will be asked to take the puppy anywhere you go and introduce it to as many environments and situations as possible, that it may later encounter as a guide dog. If you work outside of the home, you would start with a sixteen-week old puppy, so that vaccinations are in place and you can take the puppy to work and public areas immediately. You are expected to take the pup for daily long walks in all weather conditions, so an

active lifestyle is preferred. This is a unique volunteer opportunity, and you could help play a role in changing someone’s life. Would you be a suitable candidate for a volunteer position like this? The main thing is that the pup not be left at home alone all day. Current volunteers include stay-at-home parents, post-secondary students, individuals who work from home or have their own business, part-time workers, or retirees. Puppy raisers, who are employed full-time and have permission from their employer, can have the puppy in the workplace. It’s a great way for a company to show their philanthropic spirit, and to boost morale, as employees encounter a cute little puppy at work on a daily basis. All food, supplies, and

veterinary expenses are provided by the organization. When the dog is ready to enter into formal training at the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, you must be prepared to give up the dog, so that it may continue its journey to work as a guide dog. If you would like to learn more about the puppy raising program at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, email info@guidedogs.ca or call (613) 692-7777. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984 and has provided more than 830 professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast.

Echoes of Kemptville Past: The conclusion

By Melanie Low The final chapter in the story can now be written as the 130 year old book, The Popular Art Instructor, inscribed "Maggie C. Banks, Kemptville 1887" has found its new home in the hands of Margaret “Peggy" Guest, the granddaughter of Maggie C. Banks. Ye s t e r d a y I w a s welcomed into Peggy's home, located just north of Peterborough, among rolling hills covered in glowing Fall trees, and together we pieced together mismatched dates, and chatted about her family history. At times she would flip through November 1, 2017

the fragile pages of her grandmother's book, while other moments were lost to thoughtful contemplation as she tried to recollect stories she had heard. She admitted that her family history had never really been spoken about, but I could see a shy curiosity emerge from Peggy as she inquired as to my findings. Through our conversation, we clarified that her father did, indeed, divorce Mary Hargreaves Finlayson after their separation, and he then married Laura Marie McGee. Contrary to my earlier findings, Peggy's father passed away in the late 60s, not in the 40s. He

and his new wife, and their daughter Peggy, eventually settled in Cobourg, and it is there that Peggy's parents, William Hastings Guest and Laura Marie McGee, are interred. Before making the trip to visit with Peggy, I ventured to the Merrickville Union Cemetery to search for the final resting place of Maggie C. Banks. After a fruitless search, a gentleman who was busy cleaning headstones asked to be of service and produced an old log book of plots. I later learned this gentleman was Casey McKibbon, founder of All Seasons Weddings. After cross referencing stones and plots, I was finally able to pay my respects to, not only Maggie C. Banks, but also her husband, Samuel Hastings Guest, and their daughter, Lyla May Guest Hugill. One simple stone bearing only the name GUEST adorned their plot. As Peggy held the old book on her lap, she quietly admitted she didn't have much family that would inherit this information, having no siblings or children of her own. I pushed my research across to her and told her that her ancestry was indeed huge, with lineage that I simply never had the chance to look into (and as well, I did not want to intrude too deeply into someone else's story). I also reminded her that her family is a part of Kemptville's history, and

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Unique handcrafted items for the special someone on your list! her family will now hold a special spot in my heart. Following this old book from Kemptville to Peterborough has been intriguing, to say the least, and I suppose my curiosity simply evolved, as I imagined Maggie C. Banks wandering the streets of historic Kemptville, as her father's horses and wagons carried passengers and freight to their destinations. Those same streets now house my neighbours, friends, and colourful businesses that form the modern day town I love. A special thanks to the following local businesses that generously donated items to a gift basket that was presented to Peggy Guest: Maplewood Apiary, Pink Soapworks, Brewed Awakenings, and Rideau Roastery, with items added from Grahames Bakery and Mrs McGarrigle's.

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L-R Friends of the Library Past Chair Alice Mills, Library Board Chair Brian Reid, Librarian Mary-Kate Laphen, Friends of the Library Chair Gyn Wylie, Mayor David Nash The Merrickville-Wolford Library Board honoured the Friends of the Library last Friday for 25 years of dedication to the Merrickville Public Library. “Thank you, on behalf of the board, for all you have done for the organization over the past 25 years,” said Brian Read as he presented them with a plaque marking the 25 years. “This library does more for its community than libraries ten times its size.” The Friends of the Library runs many fundraisers throughout the year to raise money that helps make the library the best it can be. Their book sales, chef dinners, garage sales, and plant sales help with children’s programs, funding the movie license to screen movies, and buying items like new furniture for the meeting room. The group has donated over $85,000 to the Library over the past 25 years.

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by Mark Oldfield Feed Your Need for Culture and Help the Food Bank, Too! That’s the concept behind Steve Hurndell’s Hunger Tour. Steve, a Merrickville house-painter and anti-poverty activist, is organizing three preChristmas charity concerts that will bring top-notch talent to local venues and generate much needed resources for the less fortunate among us. Steve’s previous projects have raised nearly $2,000 in cold, hard cash, and hundreds of pounds of groceries, as well. With the Hunger Tour, he is taking his community work to the next level! So who’s coming, where will they be playing, and when’s it all happening? Here’s a quick rundown: Snow Ball 2017: The fun begins Saturday, November 18, at the Merrickville Community Centre. It’s Snow Ball time, everybody! Get set for an awesome, eclectic mix of music with a rootsy, distinctly Canadian flavour. If you’re not up and dancing at this show, you don’t have a pulse. The roster includes Maria Hawkins (a.k.a. The Blues Lady of Ottawa). Maria November 1, 2017

reaches deep into her own experience of poverty and hardship to deliver vocals that are powerful, passionate and authentic. And it’s not just Blues the lady sings; Maria mixes it up with elements of R&B, Funk and Soul. All that, and a back-up band packed with virtuoso players driving the beat right to your feet! Anna Ludlow. Nothing makes the toes tap like a Cape Breton jig, and nobody spins one out with more joy or precision than Anna Ludlow. Her love of Celtic-inspired music comes straight from the Nova Scotia heartland where she grew up and learned to play. Get ready for a highenergy performance filled with slick riffs, sweet songs, and a little step-dancing too! Sophia Radisch. Time to rock it out, people. Sophia Radisch is an award-winning, Ottawa-based actress and musician who’s been writing and performing since she was 13. She uses a Gibson guitar and Marshall amps to produce a sound that is, at once, nostalgic and original, rough-edged and sultry. Don’t miss this chance to see one of Canada’s most exciting upand-coming musical talents. Ali McCormick: Last,

but certainly not least, Ms. Ali McCormick, a singer/ songwriter with her feet firmly planted in familiar soil. The “Lioness of Lanark” (so named for her thick mane of strawberry-blond hair) brings that country feeling to the night’s musical menu. Her songs are honest, earthy and beautifully crafted. What a line-up! And only $30 per person! Tickets are available at Hungertour.com, the Village Bean Coffee Shop on St. Lawrence Street in Merrickville, and at the Merrickville Book Emporium. Show time: 7:00 p.m. to midnight, with all the proceeds going to the Merrickville Food Bank.

Christmas in Merrickville Concert: Music lovers who miss the Snow Ball will get a second chance to see and hear Anna Ludlow at the Merrickville United Church Food Drive, December 2, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The show is part of this year’s Christmas in Merrickville celebrations. Live music in a beautiful, intimate setting, streets filled with bright lights and sparkling decorations, stores packed with fabulous treats; it’s a pretty tempting p a c k a g e . Yo u c a n b u y 12

tickets at the same locations mentioned above (or online at hungertour.com) - $20 for adults, $10 for children. That concert is event #2 on the Hunger Tour calendar. Event #3 takes place a few minutes down the road. Smiths Fall Legion Concert: Steve Hurndell’s Hunger Tour 2017 wraps up Saturday, December 10 at the Smiths Falls Legion, featuring one of Canada’s foremost blues/rock performers - the one and only, the legendary Jack de Keyzer! Two-time Juno Award winner, and recipient of many other honours through his storied career. If you don’t know Jack, you’re in for a treat. If you’re already a fan, you definitely won’t want to miss this night. The doors open at 4:00 p.m., with an hour-long meet and greet session. Say hello to the musicians before they hit the stage. Come on out and mingle! Jack de Keyzer and his band will be sharing the spotlight with two other brilliant performers mentioned earlier - Maria Hawkins and Sophia Radisch. This, folks, will be a show to remember! Ti c k e t s a r e $ 3 5 . 0 0 /

Resident disputes late fee charge A disgruntled resident made a presentation to council last Monday to dispute a utility late fee charge that he feels is unnecessary. Barry Phillips has lived in MerrickvilleWolford for nine years and says he has always paid his bills on time. Therefore, he was very surprised to find a bill in the mail saying he had missed a payment in July, and that interest charges of $3.41 and a penalty charge of $23.29 was being added to his account. According to Barry, he never received the original bill, otherwise he would have paid it, just like he has the rest of his bills for the past nine years. “It seems a bit hard that, when I didn’t get the bill in the post, I should be penalized that much,” Barry told council. According to CAO John Regan, staff have looked into the mishap and there was no issue with the post machine, or the printer, when the statements went

out. “There have been no complaints of anyone else not receiving their bill,” he told council. Late fees for utility bills start being accrued the first day of default, as is written in the municipal by-law, with no grace period. “This procedure is no different than any other municipality,” said Mayor David Nash at the meeting. Barry believes that this procedure is highhanded and harsh. “It’s not about the money, it’s the principle,” he said. Although it is evident that these issues do not come up a lot in the municipality, there was some discussion about electronic billing and how that would help avoid these situations in the future. Although Treasurer Sheila Kehoe says this is not a possibility with their current system, it is something she can look at for future implementation.

person. That price includes the meet-and-greet PLUS a buffet dinner -chicken, pulled pork, salads and dessert. Reserve your pass at the Hungertour.com website or by contacting Steve Hurndell directly (stevenhurndell@ gmail.com ... 613 809-6875). All guests are asked to bring a contribution for the Smiths Falls food bank in the form of packaged food products or baby supplies. So, there you have it: Three nights of great entertainment, all to support a most worthy cause ... Conquering Hunger

a t C h r i s t m a s Ti m e . I n a society as rich as ours, there’s no reason why anyone should have to go to bed with an empty belly ... during the holiday season or any other time of year. All food and funds raised by the Hunger Tour will stay in the communities where they’re collected. It’s also worth mentioning here that dozens of areas businesses are throwing their support behind the Hunger Tour. They all deserve a tip of the hat. Hope to see you on the dance floor!

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North Grenville Community Fund Comedy Date Night…. what a night!

by Anne Kotlarchuk It was a sold out show at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for the second annual Comedy Date Night organized by the North Grenville Community Fund with the assistance of Anne Kotlarchuk, ALK Event Management, the committee, and many amazing Kemptville volunteers. The room was tastefully decorated by Krista Kennelly,

of K Vacations, along with the assistance of a dedicated group of high school students getting community service hours. Tables were dressed with linen from Gypsy Rose Weddings and Events, and Halloween-themed centre pieces from Vanessa at Dill Flower Studios. Plus, LED lighting from Quality Entertainment, finished the room off perfectly. A buffet was replenished

the North Grenville Times; O’Farrell Financial; Kemptville Building Centre; Myers Kemptville; Fidelity Investments; Classic Graphics; The Kemptville Advance; The Heat Source; Thomas Byrne Barristers; Yuk Yuk’s; 97.5 JuiceFM; Chosenhill; RB Heating; B o u s h e l ’s P r o p e r t y Maintenance; Beking Egg Farm; Saltastic; Kemptville Suites; Grenville Mutual; Howell Electric; Randy’s Automotive; and, Abbott Road Suites. If you missed the event, and want to learn how you can be a philanthropist in our community, take a look at our website www.ngcf.ca. Please like our Facebook page, to keep up with our news and events. The North Grenville Community Fund Committee, chair Daren Givoque, Nancy Morgan, Geraldine Taylor, Pat Leahy, Penny Beavis, Wendy Van Keulen, D’von Wallace, and Sarah Lystiuk, wish to thank everyone that attended, all the supporting businesses and volunteers that helped - Audrey Carignan, MaryAnne Leang, Cora and John Beking, Norma and Mike Mackenzie, Nicole Millest, Sue Greenough, Debi Allen Moore, Lisa Leduc, Charlotte Beavis, Bryonie Baxter, Peter

by the tireless efforts of Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon and many assistants, with delicious goodies from B&H - Your Local Grocer, Grahame’s Bakery, Parmalat Cheese, Brewed Awakenings, and Rideau Roastery. Beer from Windmill Brewery and wine from Pelee Island Winery was served to guests by a great group of Kinsmen Club volunteers, led by Chris Drozda. Comedians from Yuk Yuks entertained the 350 guests in attendance. A silent auction from local businesses, a $425 sharethe-wealth raffle, plus first and second place prizes for best costumes, offered guests many opportunities to go home with gifts and cash. The North Grenville Community Fund presented the Kinsmen Club and Victory Time Farm each with a cash donation of $1,400. These contributions could not have been possible without the support of sponsors, volunteers, and our community. We’re all in this together, and we appreciate the amount of interest and assistance received, for the past two years. We w e r e s u p p o r t e d by many more businesses including; Title Sponsor, Manulife; Stage Headliner, Hard Stones Grill Restaurant;

Still waiting for blue skies by Deron Johnston At the North Grenville Council meeting on October 10, a special motion was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. This meant that the background information that is normally used to evaluate the motion was not in the agenda package that is published on the municipal website the Friday before the meeting. Therefore, the public wouldn’t have known about it unless they showed up at the meeting. This special motion was read by CAO Brian Carré, who also provided a brief background and reason for the motion. The final section of the motion requested that “Council direct staff to submit a funding application to the EODP in the amount of $100,000, with matching funds being shared by the Municipality in partnership with the CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l”Ontario) for a total project cost of $200,000”. In anticipation of a November 1, 2017

positive outcome in the negotiations between the municipality of North Grenville and the Provincial Government to buy the land occupied by the former Kemptville College, the municipality wanted to make sure that they were ready to respond quickly, to be able to create a business plan, and start-up a not-forprofit corporation. These are considered to be the next critical steps in the municipality’s plans to develop a new community and education hub, as outlined in the Business Feasibility Assessment completed by BDO in March of 2016. According to Brian, part of the reason for the last-minute motion was the very tight deadline to apply for federal government funding through the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). After speaking with Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation (GCFDC), who administer EODP, he realized that, if the municipality wanted to apply for funding to help

the project and grant the full amount of requested funds. Even if the negotiation on the future of the College fails, the CAO stated that the municipality had 60 days to decide what they wanted to do, if the EODP application was successful. In other words, they could decline the EODP funding and return the money to CEPEO. For quite some time now, we’ve heard from the municipality that negotiations to buy the former Kemptville College are close to being completed. Brian had set a goal of having negotiations completed in October. Though, as of press time, there was no word on a final decision regarding negotiations, it appears that the municipality is pretty confident about a positive outcome based on this funding application. After all, it wouldn’t make sense to apply, if the CAO didn’t think that negotiations would ultimately be successful. Though the waiting game is not over, it certainly appears more and more that we are likely headed for blue skies.

pay for these critical steps, they would need to do it immediately, because of the looming deadline. When asked why the CEPEO was involved in providing money for this initiative, the CAO replied that, throughout the negotiations with the Provincial Government, the school board was very supportive and regularly asked how they could help and how they could work with North Grenville to become an active partner. The money was offered, so the municipality accepted the offer and used it to leverage a larger funding r e q u e s t f r o m E O D P. Combining the $50,000 from CEPEO and $50,000 requested from Council by the approved motion, this would be used to apply for $100,000, making a total of $200,000. At best, EODP will only match the existing money contributed by the applicant. So, it is possible that the funding received will be less than the requested amount, but Brian was confident that EODP would see the magnitude of 15

Morgan, Chris Morgan, Anna Fund to find out how to pay Van Adrichem-Rochon, it forward and create a legacy Michelle Haggart, Nancy to be carried on by your Condie, Darcie Flagg and the future generations. For more Kinsmen. Volunteers keep information, to be on our our community connected committee or to volunteer, send an email to and viable! Anyone can be a philanthropist. Contact the northgrenvillecommunityNorth Grenville Community fund@gmail.com.

EOLFC – de-colonizing the food system by Deron Johnston This year’s Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference [EOLFC] was held this past weekend at the University of Ottawa. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [OMAFRA] is the organizing body behind EOLFC. For this year’s conference, OMAFRA combined forces with Sustain Ontario, an incorporated non-profit organization created to become “the unifying voice for food and farming interests across the province”, to host an even larger four-day event named “Bring Food Home – Upstream Collaboration”. On the second day of the conference, (the first day consisted of local food tours around Eastern Ontario), there was a panel discussion on “De-colonizing Land and Food: What That Looks Like In Ontario”. The focus of the discussion was to explore the relationship and interconnectedness of land and food from an indigenous food sovereignty perspective. The panel was made up of five indigenous people from various First Nations in Ontario who shared stories of the challenges they face in their respective communities. Food appears to be a very complicated matter for indigenous peoples. When settlers from other areas of the world started arriving in Ontario, they brought their food traditions, food methods and ingredients with them. Four ingredients that the settlers brought to Ontario that one member of the panel referred as “poison” were: sugar, salt, lard, and wheat. None of these four ingredients were part of the diet of the indigenous people of Ontario. Over the last two centuries, these ingredients began to work their way into the food system of First Nations. Not only for indigenous peoples, these ingredients have come to create health concerns for all Canadians. Many of the traditional food habitats for indigenous peoples have been disturbed by settlers, to the point where they no longer provide the food sources that were relied upon in the past. Consider that Rice Lake was so named because the lake was an important habitat for wild rice, which was an important part of the local indigenous diet, according to indigenous panellist Larry McDermott. Today, one member of the panel observed, they can no longer find any wild rice growing around the lake. Modern agricultural practices, expansion of residential and commercial activities, and even current regulations around food handling and preparation, can have negative impacts on indigenous food systems. The attendees heard a story from Perry McLeod-Shabogesic about how, in order to continue to use some of the food traditions in his community, at times they’ve taken a “don’t ask permission, go ahead and do it” approach with food. He said that, by asking permission of government agencies or organizations to do something, you have given away your power. He stated that, before doing any new food-related activity, his community does their research into the safety of the activity and possible health outcomes. They then decide whether to go forward. If they do, Perry noted that, after they’ve been performing the activity for a while “under the radar”, they’ll be approached about it and, quite often left, to continue. Occasionally, they’ll even be asked to demonstrate what they’re doing, so that others can learn. The goal of the discussion was to inform attendees about the challenges faced by indigenous peoples surrounding their food system through stories and knowledge-sharing. Rather than an atmosphere of blame, or scapegoating of settlers, this discussion was intended to move forward and seek new allies to help reconcile the Ontario food system in a just and meaningful way.

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Operation Christmas Child

by Peter Ivay A huge “Thank-You!” to all those who are familiar with Operation Christmas Child and have packed shoeboxes full of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and clothing items to children in areas of the world affected by war, natural disaster and famine. Although simple gift-filled shoeboxes seems such a small thing, children are so surprised that someone would care enough to send them presents! Can you imagine a child in Canada

73's trap the bears for the win

Not enough time....Ashton Fry slams it over stopper's shoulder on Wednesday for Kemptville second goal by the sportsguy Before Kemptville managed a win, they had to face back-to-back losses in Pembroke on Sunday, and Wednesday on home turf against Hawksbury. Sunday night's challenge against Pembroke Lumber Kings on their home ice opened with Nick Bond starting for the Kemptville 73's. Kemptville struck first, as Shankar with Samanski, back to Liam Hunter at the point to drive it home at 1:12. Pembroke tied it at 1:57, from Arfstrom and Rhodes to Peter Valivena, to hoist one by Bond. Pembroke ,with a man down, Barkley would squeeze the zone and find Jared Weber SHG at 4:20 to pull the Lumber Kings ahead. With Kemptville riding the slab, Pembroke, with man advantage, Jacob Kamps assisted by Browne and Barnaby for November 1, 2017

PPG and go ahead at 6:04. Pembroke SOG 19 to 17. The second frame was owned by Lumber Kings, as they posted two more markers to run the score to 5 to 1 romp. Jacob Kamps, with helpers from Cross and Warnholtz at 9:19, chased Bond to the showers. At 15:55, Weber would find Andre Simard open to beat Brooks to close out the period with Pembroke ahead and outshooting 9-7 SOG. Final twenty: the previous defensive period became an undisciplined affair for both squads, a s t h e y r e c o r d e d 11 infractions. Kemptville tried to launch a comeback at 3:40 when Fry and Hunter set up John Beaton to rifle it by Jake Smith. The flood gates closed at 7:59, as Buckley, with Douglas, combined with Matthew Baranaby and posted a 6-2 victory, out-

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shooting the 73's by only 1 shot, 15-14. Kemptville 73's saw the writing on the wall and knew changes had to be made to make the team better. The 73's would engage Hawksbury Hawks in their home barn on Wednesday night to suffer yet another loss of 4-2, as the Hawks attacked with three unanswered goals in the first. Marleau with Kuhl pushed the play to Peter Brooks’ doorstep, and Matt Gasulk buried it when he picked up the loose rubber at 9:06. At 14:33, Chris Smith, with helpers from Fournier and Jankowski, to make 2-0. The third goal at 16:05 directly from the draw, Marleau to Alec BeaudinTougas, blew by a stunned Brooks to wrap up the first with a major lead of 3 to zip. With a new roster, the 73's seemed disjointed, as they couldn’t tame the

bouncing rubber and break out over the line. Hawks out-shot the 73's two to one by 15-6. Second session: H a w k s b u r y ’ s Vo n Shoenberg, with Marleau, caught a defender flatfooted and Matt Gasulk posted second of evening at 9:08. Kemptville capitalized on some undisciplined play by the Hawks, as Fry over to Hunter ahead to Neal Samanski PPG going to the net to beat Matthew Petizian to put them on the board and break his SO attempt at 12:10. Final goal for the 73's at 14:56, with man advantage, special team of new recruits, Faith and Kiefer, across to Ashton Fry for PPG. SOG 14-6 in favour of Hawksbury. The last twenty was scoreless with opportunities for both clubs, as SOG evened out at 8 apiece. Kemptville 16

who has never received a gift of any kind? This is the case in many locations where shoeboxes are sent. T h i s y e a r, i f y o u wish to participate in Operation Christmas Child, you can pick up shoeboxes and brochures at: The Dollar Tree, The Municipal Centre, the Fire Department, KBC/ Rona, U-Haul, or any of the following churches: St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, North Grenville Community Church, Kemptville Christian

special team managed to take advantage twice with three PP opportunities. The boys were starting to connect in the third, as the Hawks were protecting the nest with the 4-2 advantage and win. Friday night in the Bears' den was going to be interesting for the 73's, and it was, as they posted a much needed win of 5-4 in the SO. Smiths Falls Bears drew first blood at 18:44, when Michell Larabie, assisted by Dowdall and Larose, picked up the garbage past Peter Brooks. Bears outshot 73's by 12-4, without sin-bin time for either side. Alex Dicarlo, on PP from Searle and Larose, for the Bears goahead goal at 4:16 to open the second. Smiths Falls Shannon and Humberstone set up Alex Dicarlo for the insurance at 7:37. Garrett Meyer, assisted from line mates Conley and Beaton, to break Bradley Dobson SO attempt at 10:36 for his first goal. Gervais found Kyle Dowdall at 17:51 to run up score 4-1 for Smiths Falls and outgunning Kemptville 26 - 9. Not sure what happened in 73's dressing room, but we witnessed the Nicholas Domitrovic show as he came out with a vengeance

Reformed Church, or Kemptville Pentecostal Church. It is very important to follow the directions on the brochure. Packed shoeboxes are inspected by Customs, and some items are not permitted. Select the age and gender of the recipient. Mark the labels. Attach the label to the box. (You may use plastic boxes). Carefully choose items from the list of acceptable gifts. Include a $10.00 cheque to cover shipping costs for each shoebox, or you can make one cheque for all the shoeboxes you are packing. Put two elastics around each box. Take your packed shoeboxes to any of the above “DropOff” locations before November 12, or take them to Kemptville Pentecostal Church during “National C o l l e c t i o n We e k ” , November 12-18.

and blew through the neutral zone unassisted to punch in his first SHG at 1:06. Then, with the help from Hunter to spring him up over the line for his second SHG at 7:30, to put the 73's within one. At 9:42, the aggressive attack from Faith and Hunter to give Nicholas Domitrovic his hat-trick and force OT. Kemptville will finally wake up with 17 SOG to Smiths Falls 10. OT remained scoreless as the Bears only had 4 SOG to 73's 3 to force a shoot out to determine a winner. Kemptville shooters Domitrovic, Faith, McGrath beat Dopson, and Smiths Falls countered with their shooters Dicarlo, Larose, Bohemier to tie it at 3 each. Fry for 73's and Larabie for Smiths Falls would be stoned by their stoppers, as Dowdall was robbed, and Jacob Thousand would bring it home for Kemptville 73's to give them a 5-4 victory. Peter Brooks was peppered with 52 SOG that must be rectified if the boys want to make the play-offs. Come on out to their next home game to show your support and experience Hockey with EDGE. www.ngtimes.ca

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Robert Leslie: Pioneer public servant

by Doug Macdonald The signature of Robert Leslie can be found on thousands of documents from Oxford Township and the village of Kemptville between the late 1830's and 1890. From the time tinsmith Robert Leslie arrived from Aberdeen, Scotland c. 1832, he played a major role in the community we know as North Grenville. Robert was one of the most prominent of the “fathers of the community”. A man of intelligence, candour and “loyal heart”, he earned a position of great respect. Today, most people associate Leslie with the Anglican Church Parish Hall, named in his memory 110 years ago.

But there is much more to his story. Robert Leslie was Deputy Postmaster under Kemptville’s first Postmaster, Squire William H. Bottum. In 1850 he became the village’s second Postmaster, a position he held for 40 years. In 1862 he built a handsome brick commercial building on Clothier East (now the parking lot immediately east of the South Branch Bistro). The Leslie Block served as the town’s Post Office until 1909 and, over the next 81 years, was home to many businesses. The Leslie Block was demolished in 1990. Leslie also held the position of Clerk of the Division Court of Lanark and Renfrew, Clerk of the Township of Oxford, and, after incorporation, the first Clerk of the Village of Kemptville. The 1851 census records the Leslie family: Robert, Postmaster, 47, Mary Amanda 34, and their children: David 15, Robert Peel 13, William Henry 10, George Albert 5, Felicia 3, as well as David (Robert’s father) 81, living on ¾ of an acre between Oxford and Clothier Streets. (vicinity of current 4 Oxford Street). Leslie had a keen interest in education. In 1843 he was one of the founding members of the new Grammar School,

Patton Memorial Church on July 25, 1880. Under his leadership as Sunday School Superintendent, the magnificent stained glass rose window was commissioned and installed high on the west wall of the church. It was dedicated on June 2, 1882. The inscription on the window reads “The offering of the teachers and scholars of St. James Church Sunday School AD 1882”. Robert Leslie later wrote “the inscription on that fine window will remain a memorial for hundreds of years to the zeal and devotion of the youthful donors.” Robert died in May, 1891. He is buried along side his wife, Mary Amanda Anderson (1817-1860), in St. James Cemetery. On April 1, 1907, the parishioners of St. James decided to build a new parish hall to replace the 1868 St. James’ Hall. The new hall was dedicated to the memory of Robert Leslie and named Leslie Hall. The cornerstone of the hall was laid on October 8, 1907, and the official opening of the completed building was held

a Trustee of the Grammar School, and also a Trustee of the Village’s three small stone Common Schools. With the building of the combined Public and High School in 1873, Leslie became a Trustee of the High School. Robert Leslie was a stalwart supporter of the Sons of Temperance (not one of the most popular endeavours!). Of particular importance to Leslie was the fraternal and benevolent Masonic Mount Zion Lodge #28 of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. He was a member of the Lodge from 1845, and a charter member, largely responsible for bringing the Lodge to Kemptville. Robert’s contribution to St. James Anglican Church is legendary. He served the first nine Rectors - from Henry Patton to Charles Emery. His various roles included Church Secretary for 30 years, Lay Reader, Lay Delegate to Diocesan Synod, Church Warden, Treasurer, and, for more than 50 years from 1836, Sunday School Superintendent. Leslie was there to assist at the laying of the cornerstone for the new St. James on May 28, 1878, and at the official opening of St. James the Archdeacon

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on July 1, 1908. Both events were occasions of great pomp and ceremony (parades, marching bands, speeches, concerts, sumptuous dinners, and dignitaries from near and far). Leslie Hall was constructed, not of strong cut limestone, as was St. James, but of hollow concrete blocks manufactured in Kemptville by the Dominion Concrete Company. Even today, many people are convinced the concrete blocks are actually stone. The long slow deterioration of the hollow concrete blocks was hastened by the hall’s disastrous fire of January 12, 1925. The interior and roof of the hall were restored. The walls had withstood the fire, but the heat from the flames, icy water from the fire hoses, and freezing temperatures caused unseen damage. By 2017, due to degradation, Leslie Hall was no longer sound. Water had infiltrated the basement walls, climate was the enemy of the exterior, rain had entered the hollow concrete blocks, sun, wind and the freeze/thaw of winter had further eroded the core blocks. The cost to address the structural issues

of the exterior alone were prohibitive. On February 26, 2017, at Vestry, a decision was taken to decommission Leslie Hall; this was done at a sombre ceremony on June 4. If these decisions, and the eventual demolition of the hall, is a concern for some members of the community, it is heart wrenching for some members of St. James Anglican Church. The heritage focus is now on St. James, the vision of its “builder”, John Stannage, designed by famous Canadian Architect, William Tutin Thomas. St. James was Robert Leslie’s Church, he was intimately involved in its planning and completion. Time has been kind to St. James, the cut blue limestone has, over nearly 140 years, oxidized to soft beige and brown. The stone work requires expensive maintenance and repair if Leslie’s prediction that the stained glass rose window remain a memorial for hundreds of years comes true. Now, with the loss of the Hall, the rose window also becomes a memorial to Robert Leslie.

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New to North Grenville: pedestrian crossovers

As part of the development of the County Road #44 multi-use pathway, two pedestrian crossovers have been installed. The crossovers are located in front of the Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) and the Fire Station (259 County Road 44). This type of crossover is new to the Municipality and, in an effort to educate both pedestrians and drivers on their safe and proper use, the Municipality has created infographics that can be viewed on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca, or on the Municipality’s social media channels (Twitter & Facebook). Copies can also be picked from the Municipal office. The information also outlines the fines and penalties for misuse of the crossovers. November 1, 2017

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Wasn’t that a party!

by Susan E. Smith, Executive Director, KDHSI Kemptville & District Home Support celebrated at the Wednesday Diners’ Club with a fun filled schedule. The Oktoberfest meal was topped off with a decadent chocolate trifle

and everyone was given a treat bag filled with delicious decorated cookies from ‘Log House Cookies’. Heather Westendorp, Cookie Artist, donated these treat bags for all of the diners and the volunteers. Thanks Heather! Shannon Armitage,

The Voice of North Grenville Kemptville & District Home Support – November is here and the calendar is full of special events & activities. Get your tickets before they are gone for We’ll Meet Again, presented by the KDHSI Singin’ Seniors, Nov. 10th & 12th at the Urbandale Arts Centre! Tickets can be purchased at the NG Municipal Centre, Brewed Awakenings, or here at KDHSI, located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. For more information on all events and activities, or to volunteer, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 or stop by at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. Let’s make KDHSI the place to go for active aging!

between us and safety! If anyone has any questions, or needs help checking their fire alarms, Shannon would be more than happy to assist you with this. She can be reached at 613-258-9569 extension 205. This is a free service to residents on North Grenville. Fire prevention is so very important for all of us! For more information on services available at Kemptville & District Home Support, please stop by the Centre at 215 Sanders St. Suite 101 in Kemptville, or call 613-2583203.

Fire Prevention Officer with the North Grenville Fire Department, had a great discussion with the group about fire safety. It is important to remember that working fire alarms are the key to getting our safely – it comes down to minutes

Thursday November 2 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday November 3 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00– 12 noon Alzheimer Society 10-2 Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group 10:30-Noon For more information Call 1-866-576-8556 Monday November 6 Euchre 1:00-4:00 Tuesday November 7 Exercise Class

9:00-10:00 Art Class with Gayle 10:00-12 noon Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon Create-a-Card with Tina 1:00-3:00 Wednesday November 8 Diners’ Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday November 9 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday November 10 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00– 12 noon

9th annual Economic Development Summit The latest industrial revolution and collaborations in the global marketplace will be hot topics at the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit on Friday, November 17. This year ’s keynote speaker is Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research, and Chief Economist with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). He will discuss the arrival of the fourth industrial revolution and question whether Canadian entrepreneurs are ready. Mr. Cléroux, who leads a team of experts analyzing economic data, will also unveil the results of a study on how digital technologies are transforming the manufacturing landscape. “We are looking forward to his address and our full-day of high-calibre speakers,” said Ann Weir, Economic Development Manager with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and master of ceremonies for the 9th Annual Summit. The event will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Ms. Weir will provide an overview of recent economic developments and opportunities in Leeds Grenville. One of Canada’s largest Foreign Direct Investment Projects is the multi-phase

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plan of Feihe International Inc. to produce infant formula from cow and goat dairy products in Kingston. The project will be outlined by Carey Bidtnes, Business Development Officer with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. The $225-million Canadian Project will affect multiple regions and industries across Eastern Ontario. In a session entitled Responding to Change, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Human Resources Leader Ellen Barton, and City of Brockville Director of Economic Development, Robert Nolan, will discuss how they are working to reduce the impact of the closure of this facility by 2020. Carrie Manchuk, Site Planning and Co-ordination Manager with the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth’s Ontario Investment Office, will speak on being “investment ready” and what can be done at the local level to help secure new investment projects. Updates and new developments will be given by Anne Barr, of Nana B’s Bakery in Merrickville, David Leonard of Gananoque’s Cardinal Health and Brian Carré, North Grenville’s CAO. He will provide an

update on the Kemptville Campus. Nominees for this year’s Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership are: Wendy Banks, of Wendy’s Country/ Mobile Market in the Township of Rideau Lakes; Heather Howard, owner of 1000 Islands Duty Free Store on Hill Island and Fox Run Inn By-The-River Retirement Residence in Leeds and the Thousand Islands; and Gerald Tallman, Chairman of Tallman Group in North Grenville. The award will be presented following lunch. The annual Summit is hosted by the Counties Economic Development Office in partnership with Gord Brown, MP LeedsGrenville, 1000 Islands and Rideau Lakes, Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville, along with the 1000 Islands, Va l l e y H e a r t l a n d a n d Grenville Community Futures Development Corporations and the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board. Register now at www. leedsgrenville.com/ summit2017. The deadline to register is Friday, November 10. For more information, email: joanne.poll@uclg. on.ca or phone 613-342-3840 ext. 5362. www.ngtimes.ca

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Official opening for Kemptville Public School

The Upper Canada District School Board hosted an official opening last Thursday for Kemptville Public School on County Road 44. The ceremony included

an official ribbon cutting, student performances, as well as speeches by dignitaries marking the occasion. “This new school represents our Board’s

firm commitment to public education in the Kemptville area,” said Trustee Lisa Swan. “It will provide our students with a high-quality education in a welcoming, modern environment conducive to learning.” “We are pleased to provide Kemptville with this modern facility,” added Director of

Education Stephen Sliwa. “It positions us to offer our students a quality education for years to come. This school will allow our teachers to provide effective instruction and our students to advance their learning. The bright, modern learning environment will permit students to take full advantage of all the benefits an

Upper Canada District School Board education can offer.” The new 44,390 squarefoot, air-conditioned building was constructed with $13.3 million in funding from the Ministry of Education. It features modern classrooms including digital interactive display units, an open

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15 Precision Drive, Unit 3 Kemptville

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613.258.5508 212 VAN BUREN ST. KEMPTVILLE November 1, 2017

Learning Commons with a stage, project/resource rooms adjacent to classrooms, a modern gymnasium, and a large greenspace for a yard with new play structures and a soccer field. The school opened its doors in September 2017.

FALL ART SHOW & SALE

The Manotick Art Association will be holding their annual Fall Show & Sale at the Royal Canadian Legion in Manotick, on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19; (5550 Ann Street – across from the Mews Shopping Mall). The doors open both days from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Everyone welcome! Over three hundred beautiful works of art by local artists will be on display and for sale. Twenty-Five artists will be on hand to talk about their work and answer questions. Come and enjoy!

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