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by Chris Turnbull If you were anywhere near the Prescott Street bridge in Kemptville on Saturday, August 25, during the midafternoon, you may have seen a number of youth paddling rafts along the South Branch. The North Grenville Scouts spent the morning at the Curry Park boat-launch, building rafts from re-used materials such as wooden pallets and IKEA bed supports, and figuring out how to secure coffee tins and various plastic bottles for flotation. In the afternoon, the youth
paddled their rafts along the South Branch toward the bridge on Prescott Street, concluding with a dramatic swamping of one of the main rafts. There was not one dry Scout in the group! The Scouts saw a number of basking painted turtles, checked out the murals on the south side of the creek, and collected garbage as they paddled back to Curry Park. Over the course of the 2017-2018 year, the Scouts have learned a variety of practical and team-building skills through their experiences of
would be a larger summer expedition down the Kemptville Creek using large-scale recycled materials. Some Scouts worked on their large raft at home between spring and summer, and brought it to the event for final touches and to paddle it. It was a great event and completed a summer full of canoeing sessions and some camps. The 2018-2019 Scouting year season started up again on the 29 of August, and will run until end of May.
different types of camping, multi-distance hikes, STEM type activities and canoeing. For the most part, their excursions are locally based; the Scouts take advantage of the diverse habitats and terrain in this area. Raft day was developed as part of a watercraft focus. In the winter, Scouts first linked with Cubs to make small canoes using recycled materials, and in early spring, the Scouts constructed mini-rafts. They were encouraged to try to float their rafts on their own, for fun, and with the idea that there
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École Publique Rivière Rideau opens registration for high school ate students. They are now accepting applications for high school students as well. “We have big plans and big projects for the school,” says school board Superintendent Amine AÏdouni. “This area has great potential and we are eager to keep building programs.” Rivière Rideau Principal, Josée Bédard, is very excited
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The first ever LeedsGrenville Fibre Extravaganza is coming to the Municipal Centre, spearheaded by a local knitter and community enthusiast. Brenda Ward first had the idea of bringing a show dedicated to knitting, crocheting and other fibrebased crafts, to the area when she noticed there wasn’t anywhere for artisans to gather between Picton and Quebec. “Everyone said I couldn’t have one [in this area],” she says. “I took that as a challenge.” Brenda went to several big fibre festivals in Ontario and Quebec to formally invite vendors to the show late last year. By the time the deadline for registration rolled around in February, she had all 33 spots booked, with a waiting list. All but a handful of the vendors are from Eastern Ontario, Brenda says. “I think everyone will be surprised by the quality of products we have in this area.” Brenda worked hard to include a wide variety of vendors at the show. There will be all types of yarn available, including alpaca, cashmere, musk ox and angora. Fibre
the Katy Pominville Knitting Circle, which commemorates lifelong knitter Katy Pominville who died last year at the age of 109. “She knit up until the week she passed away,” Brenda says, adding that she always had a project on her needles, like hats, socks and mittens which she donated to the Kemptville District Hospital Tuck Shop and other local charities. To honour the show’s first year, a shawl called Land of Lakes has been exclusively designed by rhyFlower Knits, with yarn supplied by Log House Cottage. The pattern is available for free on the Leeds Grenville Fibre Extravaganza website for those who subscribe to their newsletter. Brenda hopes that this first Fibre Extravaganza will be a pleasant experience for all. She has worked hard to make all the vendors feel welcome and create a day that will be fun, memorable and
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respond to the community’s needs. “Our programs are not cast in stone. We really want to know what the community wants.” To learn more about École Publique Rivière Rideau, or to register a student, visit their website at www.riviererideau.cepeo.on.ca.
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by David Shanahan The owners of pet cats in Kemptville have become very concerned about their animals following the discovery of a number of cats that had been slaughtered and left in gardens and roadsides. This is not the first time this kind of outrage has been reported in Kemptville, although it is more often something associated with Halloween. A large percentage of pet cats seem to be going missing
in Kemptville, if you look at B&H’s info board and also other places around town; it is unknown how many of these cats have been found, returned, or returned on their own. Cats do roam, and there are many ways a cat could go missing here. In the community, people are noticing that the cats seem to be missing from areas close to the downtown or off Clothier St. We live in a community that has a number of species that will attack cats, such as coyotes; the green spaces we have
on their own, also, especially when they are ill. However, two separate incidences that have been reported are unusual in that each cat was found dismembered in a way that is uncommon for an animal attack. One Kemptville resident who discovered one of these cats in her garden is very confident that this was not done by another predator animal, but by a person. She has contacted vets, the humane society and the OPP who sent an officer to look at the remains. In canvassing other neighbours, she learned of two other dead cats matching this description. If community members discover the remains of a cat or other animal and are suspicious that it is not an animal attack, the OPP can conduct further investigations. The Humane Society for Animal Cruelty no longer does investigations. Alternatively, contact us at the NG Times, and we can pass on the reports to the OPP. In the meantime, if you have a cat that goes
allow for non domesticated animals to travel. Finds of cats killed in ritualistic ways need to be reported to the OPP, but it is not something that they can handle under normal circumstances. After all, it is not always possible to know whether the animals were killed by humans, or by other animals. However, the state these cats were in when they were found tends to support the idea that they were killed by people and dismembered. Sometimes cats will go off
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speakers share their stories, have local dignitaries, supporters and our team will announce our fundraising goal for this year. You can reserve your ticket on the event brite link: w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . ca/e/2018-united-waycampaign-kick-off-tickets-49595777305, or call the office 613-
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The cat pictured here is Libby, a 17-year old outdoor cat. She hasn’t been seen since 8:30 pm on Monday the 1st. She’s very friendly with people, even strangers. She’s all grey, including the pads of her paws, and much of her fur has been bleached orange by being outside. If you see Libby, please contact the Times at 613-215-0735 and we’ll get word to her owners. Be careful of your pet.
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Signs, signs, everywhere signs by David Shanahan That traditional part of election campaigns continues this year: candidates’ signs are disappearing from the streets and byways of North Grenville. It is a familiar, yet baffling phenomenon: are people so scared of competition that they can’t risk having other peoples’ signs on display? Surely, their candidate should be strong enough to survive having opposition signs here and there? One candidate has complained to the OPP, who want the public to know that it is a criminal offense to remove, deface, or destroy these campaign signs. Be warned. Not all of the missing signs were taken by the insecure, however. Bylaw enforcement has had to gather up many signs that were located in places not permitted by law (municipal law, in this case). Signs too close to a road junction, on roundabouts, municipal property, and other places, have to be
moved or they will be removed. At the same time, there are signs still standing, primarily by David Gordon, Elwood Armour and Frank Onasanya, that break the rules laid down in provincial and municipal regulations. All signs are supposed to have text confirming that they have been authorised by the candidate in question, but not all do. It is staggering, really, that a mayor and member of council continue to break bylaws for which they themselves are responsible. Not a good sign. David Gordon has also raised hackles of many with his Facebook page. In listing the organisations he has been involved in over the years, he has used their logos freely. This implies that these groups endorse him for mayor, but that is not necessarily so. Has he asked their permission before using their logos? Is it proper that he includes the logo of the Conservative Party, when municipal elections are meant
especially after he had accused the Times of printing unsubstantiated articles, articles he knew were factual and accurate. Three of the current members of council signed that letter in which they also said that it was “unacceptable” for the public to “ridicule” council or staff, or to question their professionalism. That, alone, should disqualify them from representing us again. This newspaper has had a standing offer made to all municipal representatives; they have a half page every month in which they can write what they wish, with no editing, no censorship, from the paper. For years, I have helped David Gordon with those articles, only for him to turn around, without warning, and attack the Times. I still don’t know why he did that. Politicians play by their own rules sometimes. But that is not the act of a friend or a trustworthy man. At least the mayor did use the Times to communicate
to be non-partisan. No party politics are meant to impinge on municipal politics. Both David Gordon and Frank Onasanya are said to be using the North Grenville logo on their election material. That, too, is not allowed, and the Municipal Clerk, Cahl Pominville, has informed those guilty of this to have the logo removed. All candidates, according to the Clerk, “were provided with the election sign by law and the Use of Corporate Resources Policy (i.e. NG logo)” when they submitted their nomination papers, so ignorance of the law is no excuse here. David Gordon also claims, on his Facebook page, that he has “strong and productive relationships” with the media. That may have been true at one time of his relationship with the Times. Not so any more. Referring to the media as a threat to the democratic rights of the people of North Grenville is not a way to keep relationships strong,
with residents; something others didn’t bother with. We are expected to obey the rules, stay within the law, act honourably and with integrity. We all expect that of ourselves. We should be looking for that kind of person to represent us on council. We can’t be at every meeting to make sure they act in our best interests, so we have to be able to trust them to do so without supervision. Unfortunately, there is too much secrecy, lack of transparency, and lack of integrity in politics. There’s too much we are not being told about, too many issues that need to be addressed during this campaign. How bad or good is the financial situation of the municipality? How much is being drained by the Municipal Centre, litigation, paying off ex-staffers, buying and maintaining the Kemptville Campus? How serious is the water supply situation in Kemptville, and do we have enough water to supply the
new developments being approved by council? Are we allowing too much development, and can the infrastructure handle it all? These are basic questions about which we need to get more information. Why is North Grenville known as a black hole by surrounding municipalities? Because, it is said, we are not attending the workshops available, not applying for the grants and subsidies that are available. Is this true? The mayor is fond of saying that you grow or die. Perhaps too much of the wrong kind of growth can kill too. These are issues and questions that must be addressed before the election, so that, if things are all going well, we can be reassured. And if things are heading in the wrong direction, we can elect people who will steer the ship in the right direction. As I keep saying: North Grenville deserves better.
Some thoughts on “We are the ones we’re waiting for”- Part 1
by Stephen Hammond A recent article in the Times by the Kemptville Business Improvement Area [BIA] talks about some of the ideas that the BIA would like to implement in the downtown of Kemptville. They include; 1) “walkable, bicycle friendly downtown with adequate parking”; 2) “an outdoor rink and splashpad in Riverside Park”; 3) “a trail running along the South Branch connecting Ferguson Forest to the downtown parks (Curry, Rotary, Post office, and Riverside)”; 4) “Does it want to preserve and celebrate its unique history and its built heritage?”;
5) “Do we want to retain and increase the number of unique businesses downtown?”. Let’s talk about each of the above five BIA ideas. 1) Good idea. I personally have noticed some improvement in street parking spaces, and the downtown is quite walkable and bicycle friendly. 2) Bad idea. Don’t we already have too many skating rinks? We have two indoor arenas at the Municipal Centre that are costing the township a fortune in tax money. The Municipal Centre, which consists basically of two indoor arenas (which comprise the majority of the building footprint), a meeting room, auditorium, and some office
space costs the taxpayers of North Grenville approximately $2 million net per year. If some group of people want to have yet another rink, they can raise the money on a voluntary basis. The same goes for a splashpad. There is already a splashpad in Equinelle. A splashpad would cost approximately $375,000. This number comprised municipal funding of $100,000. and provincial grants of $275,000. Last time I checked, the provincial finances were not the greatest. Add in maintenance and supervision meaning more work and expenditure for the municipality. Yikes! 3) Bad idea. Doesn’t this township have enough trails? It seems like there’s more
interest in trails than in fixing the existing township roads. At township meetings that I have attended, John Barclay has pushed hard for a continuous trail along the South Branch. The problem with this proposal is that it would require the expropriation of private waterfront property. Anybody who wants to have their private property rights taken away from them, please raise your hand. I have a better idea. If the BIA want a trail in the downtown, raise the money privately on a voluntary basis and purchase the waterfront properties in question - that is, if the current owners agree to sell. For the record and to his credit, Jim Bertram was the only council member at last year’s budget meetings who specifically opposed property expropriation and supported private property rights in this instance. 4) Good idea with a big “BUT”. I’m all for preserving and celebrating our heritage. If you want to preserve old buildings, buy them with private money and fix them
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things money can’t buy, and one of them is community. Community has to be built by participation”. I totally agree. However, many of the things the BIA wants and has asked for require the expenditure of significant sums of taxpayer money. I’m a little wary of people who claim to want to improve the community with voluntary community participation, but then clamour for government funding. Government funding is not some magic, infinite money tree that can fund every want from the public. Government funding is your money and your neighbour’s money. It’s that dental work you needed last year; or the septic field that needed repairing 10 years ago; or the car repairs you need to get to work; or that furnace that needs to be replaced yesterday so you don’t freeze. Money is important. Let’s use it wisely.
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Making sure you can vote: the old-fashioned way by David Herman A long time ago when I joined the workforce I was involved in a program to introduce computers onto the desks of the Engineering Department of Maritime Tel and Tel. We, supposedly, were moving into a paperless society. I don't have to tell you how that worked out. We still use a lot of paper in our everyday lives. Computers are good for storing data, but they depend on people to input the data. Last winter, my wife and I moved and so, prior to the Provincial election, I checked on voterlookup.ca to make sure we were recorded on the voter roll. I was told that
the province was using the MPAC data to verify voters, so I tried to correct our information via the interface and ensure we were registered to vote. I could not get there from here. I had to fill out a form which I could mail or submit on line. I chose to do it on line, and within about a week I was registered. The form I submitted changed our place of residence. I felt that this would have been a permanent record change, but no. When I went to voterlookup.ca, just for fun and to make sure everything was good to go for the upcoming Municipal election, I was surprised to find the MPAC data did not
have any info for my current address. Surprising, but not unexpected. So I called the toll free number, to be told that their records did not show any residential units at that street address and that I would have to talk with the municipal clerk. I got on my bicycle and headed to the Municipal Offices. After a short wait, I got to talk with the Municipal Clerk and he checked the database, and it still showed my wife and I in our old address (the one that was supposed to be changed last February). It also had our son listed there, and he has not even lived in Ontario for at least 15 years. He has now been erased from
the MPAC database and I was told that our records would be changed, but, just in case, I was told if we do not receive a voter registration card, to come back to the Municipal office and they will add us to the voters list. Aren’t computers great! They have made life so much simpler, or is it the users that have been made simpler? BTW. The voterlookup.ca site is no longer collecting or confirming voter information for the upcoming municipal election, so if you have any reason to think you are not registered, you are directed to contact your municipal clerk. Good luck.
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The Community Grants Program provides financial support to not-for-profit community groups for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 28, 2018. A second intake of applications for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade, Landscape and Signage Grant Program is now underway. Under the Program, matching funds of up to $5,000 may be offered to eligible commercial and residential property owners for façade, signage and street front improvements. Full program guidelines, a map of the CIP district and the application form can be found on investnorthgrenville.ca. Application deadline is Friday, September 28, 2018.
RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC
A rabies clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 19 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the North Grenville Fire Station, 259 County Road 44, Kemptville. Dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a carrier. CASH ONLY - $20 per animal (HST included). For more information, call 613-345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.
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Here is your chance to meet and listen to the four candidates for Mayor of North Grenville in the upcoming election on October 22. More importantly, this is your chance to ask questions and, hopefully, get answers. Why should you vote for one of these four? What vision do they have for the job of Mayor of North Grenville? What makes them better qualified for the position than any of the other three? This meeting shines a light on the four individuals who want your vote to be Mayor of North Grenville. Come out and see what they have to say.
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
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Municipal Elections My View by Harmen Boersman Flag flying is making news across Canada. Which flags will elected officials fly on municipal flag posts during the next four years? The answer seems easy: the Municipal, the Provincial and the Canadian in one word: government flags should be flown on the municipal flag posts. Locally, the municipal government is mandated to, among other things, engage to foster goodwill and unity. The government flags are the ones that unite us. We will soon elect a government and delegate to it the power to rule: adopt an official plan for development, propose administrative policies for the common good, vote on and enforce bylaws, create good will for all citizens, one person or one group at a time. The government flag(s) unifies us and assures us who is in charge of the well-being and security of the public space in the community. When there is an issue, residents know who to talk to. The power to rule is enforced by law and the police or, if necessary, by the Canadian army. Canada adopted this parliamentary system of government from Britain and it has worked well for 150 years. It has allowed many immigrants and refugees to find a home in Canada, and it is worth defending. Take the government flag down and replace it with the flag of a sub community. It creates doubt as to who is in charge in this municipality. A flag signifies power. That sub group cannot, and likely will not, deliver what the elected government is enabled to provide. It creates confusion and division. Private residential organizations form an important component of a healthy Canadian community. Some have designed their own flag and fly it on their building or parade it through the street. Residents do not expect, nor request, the government flag to be taken down, or to share the municipal post site with their private one. Much goodwill has been created and practiced by private flag raising ceremonies to which the mayor and council, along with other members of the community, have been invited and participated. In this election, I am looking for a mayor and four councillors who will unquestionably practice their craft and defend unity under the watch of the flying North Grenville flag. Don't you?
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Kemptville & District Home Support Raffle Draw: L-R Bill Forbes, KDHSI Board President; Ina Dykes, KDHSI volunteer and creator of the afghan; Ann Miller, KDHSI Finance & Office Administrator 1st prize: $100 MasterCard gift card donated by Matt Felker, O’Farrell Financial; Winner Linda Jackson 2nd prize: Beautiful hand crocheted afghan donated by Ina Dyke; Winner, Joan Navin The Raffle draw took place Friday, September 7 in the KDHSI Activity Room. $417 was raised with all the money going towards the Activity Room costs. Many thanks to the volunteers who sold the tickets and to the Community for your support in purchasing the tickets. Kemptville & District Home Support appreciates all of your continued support!
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Change is all around us. I just went for a walk around my gardens and I noticed a lot of changes. The gardens where sun loving flowers once flourished are turning into shade gardens. This is due to the trees that we keep adding to the garden. One of the most interesting additions is the ‘Kentucky Coffee Tree’ that I bought at a garden centre auction a number of years ago. This year we spied seed pods on the tree – I somehow missed the flowers. I will have to nab the pods before the squirrels and chipmunks get them. It is going to be fun to try to grow trees from seed. Heraclitus, Greek philosopher, notably wrote “The only thing that is constant is change.” In thinking of the changes in the garden, I thought about the changes in my life and the realization that we do bring certain changes on ourselves; and,
like my gardens, our lives continue to evolve. Over the years I have come to realize that life is not meant to stay the same. As we grow and experience different things; read books, magazines and articles; watch TV and movies; meet a variety of people and visit different places both near and further away we do change by increasing our knowledge and perspective. ‘The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.’ Socrates, has a point, in not fighting the ‘what is’ but in building ‘new’ in our lives. I believe that we are supposed to be joyful, and that our thoughts can change the way we experience life. One of my most favourite quotes is from the Apostle Paul, ‘…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely , whatever is ad-
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Open house to support retirement living
Dynamic. Social. Fun. Friends. Family. Retirement communities present an exciting opportunity where seniors can choose to be part of something bigger. The Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) represents 93.6 per cent of all retirement suites in Ontario, accommodating over 56,000 seniors. ORCA members are so committed to the benefits of these nurturing and vibrant communities, that on September 22 and 23 they are opening their doors across Ontario to show neighbourhoods just what they have been missing. Bayfield Manor is a local member of ORCA, and they will be holding their Open House on Sunday, September 23. A 2018 poll conducted by DART Insight and Communications shows that 96% of Canadians agree that social interaction is important for seniors’ health and wellbeing, while 91% of Canadians agree that they do not want to be socially isolated in their later years. For Barbara, who has lived in her community just
mirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV Philippians 4:8) I have embraced these words through many changes in my life, both positive and otherwise. We have had some recent changes here at Kemptville & District Home Support. Bev Nye has retired after over 17 years with KDHSI. This is very exciting for her! It has been an absolute pleasure working with Bev for the past five years. We have recently welcomed Ann Miller to our Team, and she has been getting to know many of the people that come into the office, and those on the phone Our activities will see a change in the fall with two instructors leaving us. Gayle Holmes is retiring from teaching the art class; and, Tina Veilleux from teaching Create-a-Card. Thank you so much for all of your creativity and energy that you have put into the classes. I will certainly miss seeing both of you on a weekly basis, as will so many others! Please keep your ideas coming for new activities. It will be exciting to see what changes come next. Let’s ‘build the new’ together. Wishing everyone a very enJOYable day! Until next time, Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director
over a year, it’s the perfect place to make friends and stay active. She participates in monthly planning meetings to bring forward new ideas and says, “It’s been a great experience for me, mainly because of the people.” “In all sincerity, my wife and I are very, very happy here,” says Art, speaking candidly about life at the Toronto-area retirement community that the couple calls home. “What helped to make the decision was the staff that we dealt with at the time – courteous and helpful, with information galore. I met the whole staff when we were ready to move in. Everyone was there – from the chef to the general manager. Before we even moved in here, I befriended everybody! It was absolutely wonderful.” Art believes the decision to move to a retirement community is all about perspective. “The most important thing when you move into a place like this, is what are you looking for? Not just that you have a place to sleep and eat. When you’re older you
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need conversation, you need contact with people.” Since his retirement, Art continues to work as a consultant, but enjoys spending more time with his wife. He’s also interested in educational activities, currently attending a series on events that changed the world. “I wouldn’t miss it for anything. Afterwards, we get together and discuss it with one another and that is very interesting because you find out what others got out of it, and it’s all different. It’s a community, and you have to be thankful that they offer these things to you. We all benefit.” Mary, who resides in a community south of Peterborough, shares this sentiment. “We need places like this to enjoy every day, to interact with other human beings, and to appreciate life.”
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“Are they selling pies??” Nope. But there will be pies at our business launch!
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“I Only have Pies for You!” - unknown I apologize for the pie puns. I really do. But no matter how you slice it, I just get so occu-pied with saying my piece. I promise in next week’s ad, there will be an effort to reduce the amount of puns.
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Convert marginal land or abandoned Village launches investigation into farm fields into thriving forests -possible workplace harassment The Village of Merrickville -Wolford is conducting a formal investigation into potential for a couple dimes a tree incidents of harassment in the workplace. A press release sent out on September 5, says the by Merrickville-Wolford Environmental Advisory Committee If you have marginal land or abandoned farm fields, now is the time to take advantage of significant subsidies to covert the land to forests. “Many landowners are choosing to make their land more productive and enjoyable by planting trees,” says Scott Danford, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) Forestry Program Manager. “There are significant subsidies available to help landowners plan, prepare and plant their forests. Planting two acres will cost landowners less than $300.” Typical costs for the RVCA’s full-service tree-planting program are $0.15/tree
($120/acre). The RVCA and its planting partners covers all additional costs. Landowners interested in having one acre or more (0.4 hectares) planted in trees should meet with RVCA staff to start planning now. “We have been planting trees since 1983 and have planted more than 6 million trees,” says Scott. “We are committed to helping landowners meet their reforestation needs, while increasing tree cover throughout the Rideau watershed.” Woodlands can be established in old fields by promoting natural succession, but few landowners have the time or patience for this option. The quicker option is to plant trees through the
investigation is in accordance with the requirements of provincial legislation and corporate policy. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, an employer must ensure that “an investigation is conducted into incidents and complaints of workplace harassment that is appropriate in the circumstances.” This announcement comes after the launch of an investigation into recordings of municipal staff in July, as well as the resignation of the Manager of Public Works, Dave Powers at the end of August. Due to the confidential nature of personnel matters, the press release states that neither council or staff will be commenting further about the investigation into workplace harassment.
Conservation Authority’s program. The RVCA’s tree planting program can help move things on a little faster. Professional staff will meet with landowners to discuss their interests and needs. RVCA staff will also inspect the site’s conditions to help create a unique, individualized planting plan. The types of trees being planted will reflect the needs of the landowner and the site conditions — the goal being to plant the right tree in the right place to get the best chance of survival and growth. Now is the time to book your free site visit by contacting Scott Danford, RVCA Forestry Program Manager at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-3875304, ext. 1175
. Village statement on investigations
To comply with the requirements of provincial legislation and corporate policy, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford is formally investigating potential incidents of workplace harassment. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT Duties re harassment 32.0.7 (1) To protect a worker from workplace harassment, an employer shall ensure that, (a) an investigation is conducted into incidents and complaints of workplace harassment that is appropriate in the circumstances. Confidential personnel matters are involved and, as such, staff and Council will not be commenting further in this regard. Your patience and understanding are appreciated. For more information, please contact: Mayor Dave Nash, 613-269-4791, ext. 226, mayor@merrickville-wolford.ca , or Interim Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Doug Robertson, 613-269-4791, ext. 229, cao@ merrickville-wolford.ca
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Drag night coming to UCDSB seeks Special Education Advisory Merrickville Thomson Committee Nominations by Hilary The Merrickville United Arts Centre (MUAC) will play host to a drag show on September 21 in support of (SEAC) Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom. Merrickville-Wolford in
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is currently seeking nominations for its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2018-2022 term. Under Ontario's Education Act, every exceptional pupil is entitled to special education programs and services which meet his or her needs. In the UCDSB, SEAC plays a vital role in ensuring that exceptional pupils receive appropriate educational services. SEAC is responsible to the Upper Canada District School Board for examining, reviewing and making recommendations regarding the provision of special education programs and services. Some areas of focus are beliefs and goals, policies and procedures, organizational structures, program delivery methods, services, funding, and the annual review of the Special Education Plan. The SEAC Committee meets at the Board Office, 225 Central Avenue West, Brockville, Ontario, on the second Tuesday of September and the first Tuesday of each month, October to June, at 6:30 p.m. Local associations or organizations are invited to submit a representative application for the Special Education Advisory Committee. Applications for Membership-at-Large are also welcome. (SEAC membership is comprised of up to 12 association/organization members and up to 3 Members-atLarge.) An association is defined as “an association or organization of parents that operates locally within the area of jurisdiction of a board and that is affiliated with an association or organization that is not an association or organization of professional educators, but that is incorporated and operates throughout Ontario to further the interests and well-being of one or more groups of exceptional children or adults.” To qualify as a representative, a person must be: A) A Canadian citizen; B) Over the age of 18 years; C) A resident within the jurisdiction of the Board; D) A public school elector; and E) Not employed by the Upper Canada District School Board in any capacity. The term of office will coincide with the term of office for Board Trustees (4 years). Application forms can be found on the Board web site www.ucdsb.on.ca. Application forms and nomination letters must be received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Send to: Ron Ferguson, Superintendent of Schools Upper Canada District School Board 225 Central Avenue West Brockville, ON K6V 5X1.
Bloom Chair, Chris Scullino, says they decided to put on a different type of fundraiser in recognition of MerrickvilleWolford’s LGBTQ community. Money raised will help support the continued efforts of Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom, which includes the promotion of a new program at the Rideau Community Health Centre geared towards LGBTQ youth. Chris says they also want to earmark some money to fund Gay Straight Alliances (GSA) in the three high schools that service Merrickville Wolford teens, in Smiths Falls and Kemptville. This is a cause that is close to the heart of the MerrickvilleWolford in Bloom Committee, as six of them are part of the LGBTQ community themselves. “We want to figure out where we are lacking and where we need to provide resources for LGBTQ youth,” Chris says. “We will be entering into a more in-depth conversation with the health centre in October.” Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom’s Vice Chair, Sean O’Meara, and committee member Mackenzie Salmon have both been instrumental in organizing the drag night at the MUAC. This is the second drag night that Sean has organized in Merrickville-Wolford. The first was at the Goose and Gridiron two years ago and was in support of LGBTQ Lanark Leeds and Grenville after the Orlando night club shooting of 2016. Chris says the committee is excited to have the MUAC, with a proper stage and larger seating area, to host this month’s drag show. They have four drag queens from Ottawa lined up to be in the show, one of whom, named Kiki Coe, will act as the show’s host. “They are very excited to come out here,” Chris says. Doors open for the show at 7:30 pm and tickets are $20 in advance, or $30 at the door. The Wick Witch in Merrickville is also having their Fall/Winter launch event that night which ends at 8 pm. In the spirit of community partnership, drag show tickets are half price for those who have a ticket to the Wick Witch event. “I am excited about it,” Chris says. “Ticket sales are going well, and we hope for a great turn out.”
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by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Education, in early childhood as well as elementary, secondary and post-secondary school years, is part of your overall health and well-being. Education and Literacy is a social determinant of health and a valuable investment for all communities. Being able to read, write and communicate our needs is an important part of realizing our own potential. Why is education important? People with higher education tend to be healthier than those with lower educational attainment. In a 2013 survey on the social determinants of health, respondents rated education as the second lowest of 10 factors rated that make a person healthy. Health and level of education are closely linked. People with higher education tend to have higher incomes, job security and better working conditions. What is in our communities to support education? · Early ON Child and Family Centres · Language Express · Homeward Bound Program · Employment and Education Centre · Publically Funded School System · Canada Learning Bond · Ontario Grants for Post-Secondary Education How can parents support and plan for post-secondary education? The Government of Canada wants to support the dreams of children across Canada through the Canada Learning Bond. Even if you do not add any money, your children could be eligible for an RESP to kick start their dreams after high school. Go to www.StartMyRESP.ca/LeedsGrenville to find our more and see what is possible. “The Canada Learning Bond plants the seed for education after high school. Even a small amount of money set aside for education speaks volumes to children that their parents or caregivers value education and they see the benefit in finding a job for which they have passion,” states Tanis Brown, Registered Nurse. For more information on education, visit www.healthunit.org or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also connect with LGLHealthunit on Facebook and Twitter.
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by David Herman September is World Alzheimer’s month or as I will call it, World Dementia Month. This is the second in a series of articles that I hope are of use to people living with Dementia, or caring for someone with Dementia. This week I will explain a little about a condition called Sundowning. W h a t i s “Sundowning”?:Sundowning is a behaviour that some people living with dementia exhibit. As the sun begins to set, the patient can become upset, agitated, might become combative, or want to leave the house. As many as 20 percent of people with Alzheimer’s may experience increased confusion, anxiety,
agitation, pacing, and disorientation, beginning around dusk and continuing throughout the night. What causes Sundowning? Some suggest it may relate to increased activity in the home with meal preparation etc., increased shadows with the onset of night, or perhaps the individual is exhausted by this time of day. How can a caregiver reduce the risk of Sundowning? A caregiver can try a number of techniques to try and head off sundowning. Try to make sure they have enough physical activity during the day, that a person has engaged in cognitive stimulation through the day. Maybe a half hour before symptoms usually start, spend some time doing
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It’s easy to drive along Snake Island Road in the southern part of Ottawa and not realize that 100 unique stories live within the red brick building set back from the street that is the Osgoode Care Centre. Each resident has led a long and rich life and now benefits from the strong community support in what is known to be one of the best run seniors’ homes in our region. This long history of local support for the Osgoode Care Centre will be strengthened with the addition of John Bouza as the new Director of Giving. “This home was built by the local community over 35 years ago and the fundraising campaign at the time raised 25% of the $3 million construction cost,” said Lori Norris Dudley, Executive Director of the Centre, “and with John’s help we’ll be raising a large proportion of all future investments.” John Bouza has worked 10
as a professional in the field of fundraising for more than 30 years and led campaigns for many causes including the Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Villa Marconi and Kemptville District Hospital. He is recognized as one of the most experienced and successful fundraisers in the region. John was the first person in Ottawa to earn the Certified Fund Raising Professional designation. “I have a passion for promoting charitable giving to worthy causes,” he said, “and since my wife and I moved to rural
Ottawa south, the chance to help this important local seniors’ home so close to us is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.” Located in rural Ottawa South, the Osgoode Care Centre is a 100 bed charitable long-term care home, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. It is home to 99 permanent residents with one short stay bed.
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OCPA 2018 Plowing Match results are in!
Ottawa-Carleton Queen of the Furrow, Ashley Blondin, of Vars, demonstrates her plowing prowess at the Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match, Aug. 24 – 24, held at SunTech Greenhouses Ltd. near Manotick. [Photo supplied] The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 24 - 25, 2018, at SunTech Greenhouses Ltd. near Manotick. On Friday, there was a brief opening ceremony followed by a VIP Plowing Competition which was won by Chris Rogers under the expert guidance of OttawaCarleton Queen of the Furrow, Ashley Blondin of Vars. On Saturday, 14 plowers, using both modern and vin-
tage tractors, vied for titles in the OCPA Plowing Match. It was a big day for Allen Hills of Ashton, who placed top of class in: 2-Furrow Mounted Plow, (open split required; 21 years and over); Best Overall Plowperson; Best Crown; Best Finish; and Highest Scored Land. Jean-Guy Thivierge of Hammond also enjoyed a good day winning the Antique Tractor, prior to 1945; Highest Score Antique Plowing; and Oldest Plow Person
classes. Making her break-through in the competitive plowing circuit was Avery Dowdall of Lanark County, who placed first in the 2-Furrow Mounted Plow (open split required; 16 – 20 years); Youngest Girl Plowing, Best Plowed Land 20 years and under; and Best Plowing as a team using same tractor and plow (one plowperson under 20) which Ms. Dowdall shared with her father, Mark Dowdall. Mark Dowdall of Lanark County showed his expertise in other classes as well, winning 2-Furrow Mounted Plow, Amateur (open split not required; 21 years and over); Plowperson who drove the furthest; and sharing top spot with Ron Stinson for Best Open Split. Other class winners were: Antique Tractor, 1946 – 1960 - Michel Calande, Cumberland; Antique Mounted Plow - Denis Bourbonnais, Sarsfield; and Oldest Plow Tractor - Marven Dillon, Orleans. Plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to plow at the upcoming International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo in Pain Court (Chatham-Kent)), Ontario, on September 18 – 22, 2018.
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“FALLING INTO NOW” Guest Speaker Claire Smith Last month's NG Times Give Away was a $100 gift certificate from the New Rideau Restaurant. The winner was Lise Boutet of Oxford Station. Thank you to owner Pietro for your generous donation. Next week's draw is for an oil change donated by Auto 43. To have your chance of winning, subscribe to the NG Times and your name will be entered in the draw. Draw date Sept. 29. www.ngtimes.ca
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Sept 16 Christ Church Burritt’s Rapids Cemetery Memorial Service, 1 pm. Service to be held rain or shine. Sept 17 Modern Square Dancing Open House, NG Municipal Centre, 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Great fun for couples and singles alike! Learn to dance with the Grenville Gremlins Square Dance Club. Information at www.grenvillegremlins09, or email kemptvillesquaredance@gmail.com Sept 19 Kemptville Horticultural Society September meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speaker: Rebecca Graves "What to do with the Weeds?" plus our Fall Flower Show. Guests welcome. Sept 20 Spencerville Mill & Museum, Music at the Mill, 7:30 pm, Canadian singersongwriter Jim Bryson and guitarist and singer Meaghan Blanchard. Tickets $30 at: festivalofsmallhalls.com or call 613 402-1425. Pre-concert Sliders & Slaw from Joe’s $17. Order in advance online at: 1000islands.snapd.com. Cash bar. Sept 23 Bridal Gowns and High Tea, fundraiser for The Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary, 1:30 to 4 pm, St. John’s, United Church, 400 Prescott Street. Tickets, $20 may be purchased from the gift shop at KDH or call 258-4581. Sept 29 Harvest Dinner, North Grenville Historical Society's chef prepared autumn feast. Social hour 5 pm., dinner at 6 pm in the North Grenville Curling Club. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at Geronimo Coffee House or NGHS (613) 258-4401. Sept 29 an Affair with Food + Drink, Spencerville Mill & Museum, 1-5 pm: Local tastings of food and drink specialties. Live music. Special Silent Auction. Advance ticket $30 online at 1000islands.snapd.com or Joe Computer, Spencerville Home Hardware or $35 at the door, includes 10 tasting tickets.
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Weekly and recurring events Mon Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins, 7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre.
Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Info . 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.
Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Tues 18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info. Euchre, Kemptville Snowmobile Klub, 3rd/Tues/mth. Doors open at 6:30 pm, start time of 7 pm. Ladies Darts, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm starting Sept 4. All are welcome, come any Tuesday night. $5 per player, all monies paid back out as prizes.
BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Wed/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 to 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Fri Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.
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good at what I do. Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, home repair. Call George at 613-4627637 SEWING: Weddings to alterations, stonehousesewing. com. Call Sharon at 613-2243182, Kemptville. Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072. P R O F E S S I O N A L PA I N T E R Commercial & Residential 613.276.4583 Kemptville area Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300
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potatoes dug fresh 40 cents lb 613 2584217 or 7975507 Villas Maple Dining Table w/extension, Beat Offer call 613- 258-5547 Air Conditioner, MayTag 8500 BTU/h - for doublehung windows. $150.00 CALL 613-258-2119 Backyard Grill 20”x 14” cooking area, 2 shelves, on wheels.$30, 613 215 0651
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Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970
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French, Spanish, Inuktitut and Sign Language courses www.LearningNG.ca 613-853-8308 anne@alkeventmanagement.ca
Handyman/c ontractor, with years of experience. No job is too big or too small. Local references and free estimates. Call 613-791-8597
Tent-trailer. Mechanics good. Older Coleman. Canvas/netting needs replacing/ repair. $500. 613-258-6170
GPS Garmin DriveLuxe 50. Portable car GPS, $300.00. 613-258-1518.
Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656.
Horse mini-camps for children/youth all summer 258-7488
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FOR SALE a DELTA table saw & router $ 150.00 extra blades.call 613 258 3637
Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 294 7420 Old Town Kemptville, Sept 1, $750 plus utilities. 613 220 5014 3 bedroom house available. Rent Supplement Program for families with income under $43,500.. Call 613-342-3840 x2450. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 513 Prescott St. Kemptville Suggested Use: Salon (nail, hair, Barber, Esthetiian, Massage) Service Shop, Professional Office Car Rentals/Detailing Office with 2-Bay garages and parking @ back Available September 1.613794-3551 FOR SALE Vintage HO electric train engines/cars/track '60s reasonable best offer: pandgpostma@gmail.com CRAFTSMAN 1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER BRAND NEW STILL IN CARTON $100.00 MODEL 139.18453D CALL 613269-3301
Back-to-wall cabinet for sale, original glass doors. $350.00. 613-269-4415 KITCHEN DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM SET COME FROM HOME WITH NON SMOKERS. NO PETS JACKIE 613-821-6161
For Sale- Four sets of 120cm grow lights. $100 or best offer. 613 269-3567 Mixed seasoned firewood for sale, all hardwood, $100/ cord delivered, Jon 613-2273650 Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650 1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254 2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867 2005 Uplander as is, asking $1000.00, call 613-2582753. Filter, UV, 58mm, new 5.0 0 ve3mhm@sympatico.ca
15” tv ac/dc built-in dvd/ cd, usb and card reader perfect for camper / dorm $75 613-258-3596
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Maley St, Sept 14 & 15. New WANTED: BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT bar fridge, DVDs, Pictures, misc items. The Position We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, organized, details-oriented accountant to join our team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping and payroll and tax services to our clients throughout the year.
Private sale. Used home hospital equipment in good condition. Reasonable offer. 613-567-8533 or leave message.
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by Hilary Thomson The Kemptville Black Sox men’s fastpitch team finished their first season in the Greater Ottawa League with three wins, two losses and two ties. The team, sponsored by Shoeless Joe’s, played its first home game on May 23, 2018 at Riverside Park. The Kemptville Black Sox will be transitioning to full time status in the Greater Ottawa League for the 2019 season, and will be participating in the Jim Bradford Tournament in Coburg and the Gil Read Tournament in Carp. Home games will continue to be played at Riverside Park on Wednesday evenings. “I am very pleased with how the affiliated season turned out, and we are already making plans on how to improve next season,” says team organizer, Hugh Murray.
Showcase gives 73's good start with 3 and 0 end to post 3-0-0. Nepean notched first at 2:18, when Alexander Bourhas with helpers from Sloan and Binnie. Both clubs claimed 8 SOG. Second staza belonged to the 73's, as Beaton, Fry combination found Jacob Thousand in the slot to blast it by Olivier Pimpare-Charbonneau for a tied game at 1:05. Beaton with Dick to Joseph Samson to pull Kemptville ahead by one at 1:10. Joseph Samson, with helper from Beaton, picked up his second of the night at 2:07 to end the second. Kemptville out-gunned Nepean 19 to 10. Jesse Dick lit up the light with helpers from Beaton with Samson in the third at 15:46 to put Kemptville ahead 4 to 1. Raiders bounced back at 16:59 when Alexander Bourhas recorded his second assisted from Horvath and Winn. Kemptville pounded Nepean 19 SOG to 10. 73's with 9 PP attempts with out results? Kemptville closed out the show with a 4 - 2 win. Home opener was a special affair, honouring the Humboldt Broncos with the presentation of a banner to be hung in the Kemptville 73's barn. Hawksbury Hawks flew in to meet the Kemptville 73's with both having 3-0-0 the tension would be high. Hawkesbury Hawks flying high with first ten minutes puck possession
Humboldt Proud - special salute for the home opener Friday night by the sportsguy Kemptville 73's walked away with three wins under their belt after their Labour Day Showcase. First game, against the Rockland Nationals, opened with Kemptville drawing first blood when the Taylor line with Dick to find Jacob Thousand in the slot at 11:11 slam it between the posts. 73's SOG 10 to Nationals 9 with visits to the sin-bin by both clubs to end first frame. Rockland tied in the second session when Drew Shields, unassisted, rifled it by Nick Bond at 8:31. Kemptville picked up the tie breaker at 9:29 with man advantage from Taylor to McLean so Jesse Dicks could drive it by Joseph Giacobbo for a PPG. Rockland on PP at 12:15 when Jean-Sylvain Boyer from Pryneau with Sullivan to even it up. Samson ahead to Domitrovic, back to Charlie Kiefer on the point to hammer it home September 12, 2018
for the tie breaker at 16:54. Kemptville out-gunned Rockland 16 to 9. Final twenty: each squad capitalized with Rockland striking first, when William Collins from Vermaeten and Chabot at 8:59 for 3-3 tie. Kemptville with man advantage, Fry on point with Beaton to Jacob Thousand across the middle to pull the trigger for PPG at 12:28 and give 73's 4-3 victory. 73's 13 SOG to Nationals 10. 8 PP attempts with 2 results for Kemptville and 6 PP for Rockland 1 result. Next challenge facing the boys were Navan Grads on Sunday, September 2. It was all one-sided, as the 73's peppered 35 SOG for a 3-1 win. Kemptville first marker at 2:43 Taylor back to Patterson on the line and Ryan Pawlikowski dumped in the garbage. Grads evened it up at 16:16 when Alexandre Way stripped his opponent and pumped it home past
Jarrett Fiske for Navan's only score. Grads SOG 13 to 73's 9. Kemptville came out focussed for the second, as Ryan Pawlikowski for his second with helpers from Fry with Taylor at 5:02 for go ahead. Insurance picked up at 5:26 as Fry combined with Meyer back to Cameron McLean in the shooting lane to beat Seth Carter and wrap up a 3 to 1 victory. Kemptville hammered Navan 12 to 7. Last period remained scoreless as both stoppers pulled out all the stops and became a defensive contest as 73's slammed 14 frozen rubber discs to 5 from Grads. Six PP attempts for 73's with no results as Grads had two without results. Another win for Kemptville to register 2 to zip numbers for the Showcase. Final battle was with the Nepean Raiders on Monday evening, to end the week14
sent a message: this was a team on a mission. Hawks with man advantage Jeremie Lavalle PPG with helpers from Elia and Guillemette at 11:14. Kemptville on the PP with a give away to Duchesne across to Michael Marleau at 13:41 for SHG. Hawkesbury SOG 14 to Kemptville 73's 5. Anderson with Lavalee to Geoffrey Fizet to give the Hawks 3 to zip lead to open second at 1:39. Kemptville finally starting to get physical at 6:01, when Thousand back to Wood at point to slap the rubber to Ashton Fry into the mesh to launch a comeback. Beaton from behind net to Joseph Samson from half circle to beat Matthew Petizian at 10:34 to pull them within one. Down by a man Frazee combined with Kiefer to Jarrett Williams driving hard to the net at 14:01 for SHG and tie. Both teams registered 9 SOG.
Kemptville had several opportunities to break the tie in the final twenty, with goal post ringers and close shaves. Hawkesbury on two mistakes from Kemptville, when Grainger picked off clearing pass and directed it to Zachary Fournier at 13:05. Lavallee, with McGrath to Michael Marleau for his second goal of the contest at 18:21 for insurance. Hawkesbury out-gunned Kemptville 15 to 8. Kemptville PP with 3 attempts without results and Hawkesbury one result with 3 attempts. Kemptville handed Hawkesbury their 5-3 victory. Kemptville 73's will host the hungry Smiths Falls Bears for Sunday afternoon battle. Watch for the Kemptville 73's season ticket launch. Hockey with EDGE... excellent entertainment.... support your 73's. See you at the game. www.ngtimes.ca
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The disco ball has stopped spinning, the bell bottoms have been put away and the final tally is in. This year’s Saturday Night Fever Disco Gala for WDMH raised more than $60,000 to support patient care at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. “We are grateful to all of our supporters, including the Winchester Lions. Their recent donation of $2,500 has helped to bring the final total to more than $60,000,” notes Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail and Events. “Together, everyone made a difference – our sponsors, our volunteers, all those who donated auction items and everyone who attended the event. Thank you!” Gala feedback has been very positive. Supporter
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How do Credit Card Points Programs Work? Who is really paying for your points? by Lorraine Rekmans When you pick up a debit machine to put your card into it, and enter your secret PIN number to pay for goods or services, you may have noticed that the machine will have a company name on it, possibly Chase or Elavon. Many merchants in small business must pay a service provider for a point of sale device (debit machine) and must pay the service provider for every single transaction that is put through the debit or credit machine. The service provider handles the transaction on behalf of the merchant and arranges for the money to be withdrawn from the consumer’s bank account or credit card and deposited into the business account of the merchant. Fees for transactions are set in percentage points, depending on the cards that are used. Cards issued by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express have varying transaction fees which are paid by the merchant or small business. Credit cards that offer the consumer points or rewards or Aeroplan miles are the cards that carry the highest transaction fees for the merchant or small business owner. In some cases, the small business may pay 2% to 2.5% of the total transaction to the point of sale service provider. In some cases, it is
more. These transaction fee rates are reviewed periodically and change throughout the year. Once the transaction is completed, the consumer has paid for the good or service, receives reward points, and walks away happily, thinking that Visa or Mastercard has given them something. In reality, the cost of this program is borne at the point of sale by the merchant, or small business. The business owner pays increased transaction fees to the point of sale provider, and the point of sale provider ensures the transaction is complete with the transfer of money, the recording of the transaction, and transfer of points. The service provider transfers a portion of the fee to Visa or Mastercard. Every single time money moves from one place to another, at each stop there is a percentage that is taken. Between the merchant, the service provider, the bank and the credit card company, each transaction has a cost. Typically, most of the cost for all transactions between all these groups is paid by the merchant. The Financial Post reported that a consortium led by Air Canada reached a deal to acquire the Aeroplan loyalty program from Aimia Inc. for $450 million in cash. The purchasers also agreed to assume
$1.9 billion in liability associated with Aeroplan miles customers have accumulated. Note this astronomical figure of $1.9 billion in unpaid or unused Aeroplan miles. Whenever the Aeroplan points card is used, the transaction fees that are collected from the merchant are distributed between the point of sale provider and the Credit Card company that issues the points. The credit companies actually collect fees from merchants to pay for the rewards or points. In this case alone, it seems that the credit card company has collected $1.9 billion, through transactions run through the point of sale devices. When you stop and think that Aeroplan is worth $450 million in cash, you realize that points and rewards are really big business. And when you think that $1.9 billion in Aeroplan miles is owed, you have to wonder how much more than $1.9 billion was collected from small businesses in Canada. The merchants and small business owners in Canada sustain these programs and bear the costs for these points programs, but get no recognition or rewards, because the consumer mistakenly believes the credit card companies have gifted them something. In fact, it is small business that is carrying the cost and is paying for these
rewards through transaction fees. Credit card companies want you to use their cards as often as you possibly can. There is a reason for this: they are earning money every time you swipe or tap your card. The more you swipe, the more fees they are collecting from merchants, it is that simple. The credit card companies have created a business of trading in debt by encouraging the use of credit and rewarding consumers who use credit instead of cash. Consumers are rewarded, in the form of points, based on the value of the transaction. The larger the transaction value, the more rewards or points are earned, and the more the merchant has to pay. In 2017, CBC reported that Bond Brand Loyalty, a marketing services agency in Mississauga, Ontario, estimates that collectors are sitting on a whopping $16 billion worth of unused rewards points. When you consider that the merchants and small
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