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October 8, 2014

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Last Kemptville Farmers’ Market of the season, Sunday, October 12!

by David Shanahan There will be a chance to meet and greet the candidates in the municipal elections on Thursday, October 16 at the Municipal Centre Theatre, sponsored by the NG Times. Doors open at 6:30 and the candidates will be available for a general chat and socialising, before we

move into the Theatre for the meeting proper. This meeting will allow the candidates to actually talk to each other, raise questions, and comment on each other’s policies and record.

The aim of the meeting is to allow the public to see and hear the candidates in a more informal setting, interacting with each other and the public, without too

many restrictions. Banners, signs and buttons are all allowed in the theatre, and voters are free to show their support for the candidates of their choice. The format of the meeting is quite simple.

Each candidate will be given three minutes to address the gathering before answering questions.

Questions from the public will be put through the

Moderator for the evening, who will draw written questions at random in front of the audience, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Any question which the Moderator feels is improper or unnecessarily aggressive will be put to one side. The Moderator will explain why the question is being rejected, and all such questions will be available after the meeting continued on page 2

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continued from front page for review by the candidates and the public, to confirm the reasons for their rejection.

Questions put to a specific candidate will be answered in two minutes, after which any and all other candidates will be free to respond for one minute. Should this result in a conversation between the candidates, it will be up to the Moderator to decide when to move on to the next question. This will be an opportunity for candidates to go beyond simply reading their brochures in public:

it will allow them to speak freely to the electorate and, in turn, allow the electorate to get a better idea of who the candidates are. The NG Times has had a conversation with each candidate over the past two weeks, and these chats, each about 35-40 minutes long, are available on our website. Come out and meet the candidates up close.

Questions can be handed in before and during the meeting, or you can e-mail them in advance to editor@ ngtimes.ca.

Classic Graphics installs sign with the new logo designed by TD Graham & Associates for Kemptville & District Home Support at 215 Sanders Street in Kemptville.

Kemptville Snowmobile Klub wins 2014 Club of the Year

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs held their Annual General Meeting in Ottawa this past weekend.

Clubs from all over Ontario attended and Saturday evening at the President’s Dinner, the awards for the province were handed out. Our own local snowmobile club was chosen from out of 214 clubs to receive the President’s Award as Club of the Year. This prestigious award comes with a trophy, a keeper plaque, and a cheque from Supertrax magazine, the sponsor, for $2,000. From left to right in the photo are Kent Lester, Supertrax magazine, Bruce Robinson, Carol Lavigne, Marty Lavigne, Liz Robinson, Kemptville Snowmobile club members, and Mark Lester, Supertrax.

Nora Lomax recognized for 30 years of service

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At the Diners Club on Wednesday October 1, Helen Phillips, 26 consecutive years serving on the Board of Directors, presented flowers to Nora Lomax in recognition of 30 years as a Member of Kemptville & District Home Support. Kemptville & District Home Support provides services and activities for Seniors and Adults with Physical Disabilities throughout the Municipality of North Grenville and surrounding area.

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Women’s Institute to host Laughter Yoga the community to raise awareness and support for the work of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Over $500 was collected and has been forwarded to the organization.

The September meeting of the Bishop’s Mills WI was well-attended and included plans for the Spencerville Fair and new District booklets. At the meeting, discussion began regarding how to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the opening of our WI branch in Bishop’s Mills. Several ideas were brought forward and 2015 will be a great year to celebrate!

The October meeting will include a guest from Kemptville who will lead the group in a unique

Submitted by Jeanne Lambert PRO Bishop‘s Mills Women’s Institute Following are some of the highlights of the last few months of Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute activities. A tree was planted in the community park in memory of member Wanda Tensen on June 7, with many WI members and community people witnessing the event. Plans are in the works to have a plaque made to mark the tree, which was donated from Ferguson Forest Centre nursery.

The summer movie night fundraiser, hosted

by Linda Desroches, brought 22 women from October 8, 2014

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exercise: Laughter Yoga!

If you are interested in coming out to see what WI is all about, and want to join us for some laughter exercise, come to our October meeting being held on Thursday, October 9, at 7:15 in the Bishop’s Mills Community Hall.

The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985, including documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.

If you are interested

in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio.on.ca . For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-9262472, or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham. com and Check out the Facebook page.

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Can you illuminate the past?

The North Grenville Historical Society is looking for photographs. We have a large collection of historic photographs in our archives, but there are still many gaps to fill. In particular, we are looking for pictures of Kemptville and the hamlets from the 1940's to the 1970's. For example, do you have any pictures of the Supertest Gas Station at Clothier and Prescott Streets, or the old CIBC/Vinny’s Pizza building that used to stand between the Branch and the Bright Spot? It may be that these buildings are only in the background of your photographs, behind family or friends, etc. It doesn’t matter to us: we’ll be happy to accept any and all photographs of any location in North Grenville! If you want to hang on to the originals, we’d be willing to scan them and return them to you.

The NGHS Facebook page, ably administered by the wonderful Sarah Lystiuk, attracts large numbers of visitors every week, checking out the most recent photographs posted by her. So, please share your photographic treasures with the Society and your neighbours and add to the fun and heritage. Contact the Society by phone at 613-258-4401, or drop them in to the NG Archives at 15 Water Street in Kemptville (we are open on Tuesdays).

Our door is at the riverside of the building, through the Library parking lot. Or send them digitally to david@ ngtimes.ca. No matter how recent, or ordinary, you think your pictures may be, they will only grow in interest and importance as time passes. Now is the time to have them preserved, before they disappear forever.

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LIVING / VOLUNTEERING / SHOPPING / REPORTING/ SPONSORING

Curbside Giveaway Weekend North Grenville recognizes October 20-26 as Waste Reduction Week. In keeping with the theme and working towards our goal of diverting 60% of our waste from landfill, residents are invited to take advantage of Curbside Giveaway Weekend, October 11-12. This is a great opportunity to find a new home for those reusable, unwanted items or to browse the curbs for some great finds.

Ti p s i f y o u a re g i v ing away items: Place unwanted household items at the curb.

Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.

Keep any items safely stored away that you don't want to give away.

Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.

Examples of giveaway items include: Books, CDs and DVDs;

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furniture, electronics and small appliances; sports equipment and toys; yard and gardening tools and equipment; k i t c h e n g a d g e t s , d i s he s , c u t l e r y, p o t s a n d pans; unwanted gifts; construction material (e.g., nails, paint, wood) clothing. Please do not put out: Items that could be unsafe: Items infested with bed bugs (e.g., mattresses, furniture, bedding).

Toilets (with a flush vol-

ing what to do with leftover items visit NGRecycles.ca.

For other waste diversion programs or more information contact the Public Works Clerk at 613-2589569 ext 133 or abradburn@northgrenville.on.ca.

ume of 13 litres or more).

Tips for cruising the curbs in search of treasures: Take only the items at the curb marked "FREE.” Respect other people's property – don't walk or drive on people's lawns or gardens.

Don't discard any items on another person’s lawn.

Obey the traffic laws at all times (e.g., don't block traffic, park illegally or block people's driveways with your vehicle).

Wa t c h f o r c h i l d r e n .

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2014 Municipal Election voting period is October 20 to 27 The 2014 Municipal and School Board Elections will be conducted electronically in North Grenville. The Voting Period will open at 10 am on Monday, October 20, 2014, and close at 8 pm on Monday, October 27, 2014.

Yo u r v o t e i n t h i s election will impact the quality of life in our community. Municipal Councils make decisions about things that are crucial elements of daily life, including recreation, cultural and library services; police and fire services; water and sewer services; snow removal;

recycling and solid waste management; and roads and bridges.

Your vote will impact the current and future sustainability of our community.

A Voter Information Letter will be mailed to you directly during the week of October 6, providing you with instructions and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) which will allow you to vote during the voting period from any touch tone telephone or any device connected to the internet.

If you do not get a PIN in the mail one of two things may have happened. First,

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your name was not on the official Elector List. PINs are only mailed to electors whose names appear on the official Elector List.

If this is the case, you will be required to visit the Clerk’s Office at the North Grenville Municipal Centre to complete the required form and provide appropriate identification and then you will be issued a PIN by an election official.

Secondly, a PIN may have been mailed to you and it has been delayed for some reason in the mail system. In this case, you can provide appropriate identification and request

a replacement PIN. If the Election Official’s records indicate you were sent a PIN in the mail then the original PIN will be disabled and cannot be used to cast a vote in the election.

Voters who require assistance or do not have access to the internet or a touch-tone telephone during the voting period may attend the Voter Help Centre and use the telephone or internet access provided, during the following hours: Monday, October 20 to Friday October 24, 2014 between the hours of 10 am and 4:30 pm; and on

Monday, October 27, 2014 between the hours of 10 am and 8 pm.

Voters who wish to cast their vote using paper ballot may attend the Voting Location at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, on Monday, October 27, between 10 am and 8 pm.

Those who are new to the internet voting system are encouraged to watch the internet voting demonstration video online at www. northgrenville.ca/election. cfm.

The Honourable Lyle Vanclief has called a public meeting regarding the future of Kemptville College Campus. “As facilitator engaged by the Province of Ontario to explore, identify and develop sustainable options for the use of the Kemptville College Campus, I invite comments and suggestions at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the W. B. George Centre on the Kemptville Campus.”

Stakeholders and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend and join the discussion.

BIA bring jazz to the park The Kemptville Business Improvement Area [BIA] people are planning to bring entertainment and fun to old downtown Kemptville in 2014-15, beginning on October 17 with Jazz in the Park, a free concert by Jazz Latté at Rotary Park, on the corner of Clothier and Prescott Streets. Going from 3.30 until 5 pm, everyone is invited to come along, bring a lawn chair and relax for a couple of hours. Councillor Terry Butler, who helped launch the event at a press conference in Rotary Park, noted that many of the sponsors of BIA’s planned events this year were developers and builders who were bringing more people to live in and around the downtown area. The BIA, he said, had developed a “Walking Distance” concept, whereby amenities, restaurants, shops, the library, Riverside Park, etc., would all be embraced as venues and facilities to bring more life and activity to the downtown core.

Rob Thompson Realty and Urbandale are acting as sponsors for the Rotary Park gig, and Rob was on hand, along with Matthew Sachs of Urbandale, to help launch the event, along with Su Sally, President of the BIA, and Martia Cicalo, BIA Co-ordinator. In case of rain on October 17, the concert will move indoors to Salamanders, next door to Rotary Park.

Matthew Sachs, Terry Butler, Martia Cicalo, Ken Johns, Su Sally and Rob Thompson

The Harvest Harvest harvest time of Soul. Picking dreams to make us whole.

Planted memories may unfold, to make the harvest many fold.

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The time has come... available for a meet-andgreet before the official part of the evening, a chance to ask questions directly, or simply to wish them luck.

Details of the format are given on the front page this week. It has always been our aim at the NG Times to provide as much unfiltered information as possible to residents. Hence our policy in the Municipality Matters columns not to edit or alter in any way what mayor, staff, council, or candidates wish to communicate to the people of North Grenville.

We have had a series of conversations with each of the ten candidates for mayor and council, and these are available for viewing on our revised website at www. ngtimes.ca. For the next few weeks, the site will be given over almost exclusively to the election and to giving you time to watch and listen to the candidates before you cast your vote. The conversations are between 35-40 minutes each, and are unedited by us. The candidates were given the same set of questions in advance, but these were

by David Shanahan "The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings." - Lewis Carroll With just under three weeks to go before the municipal election, the time surely has come to talk of many things - not least that thing about pigs having wings! Election campaigns produce many strange comments and promises, but let’s keep our feet on the ground. On October 16, you will have the opportunity to listen to the candidates in the municipal election at a special meeting being held at the Municipal Centre.

It promises to be a more informal and informative event than we’re used to, as candidates will actually be allowed to talk to each other, as well as making speeches.

Doors open at 6:30 and the candidates will be

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: After reading the letters of the past three weeks, the emotions and frustrations of the public are almost overwhelming. I strongly suggest that we turf the entire council and their family members and start fresh. Inexperience in this case would be an asset.

Has anyone noticed that the flier from one candidate asking for our vote contains at least three grammar errors and a misspelling. Careless and slipshod work. How can we rely on her to be any more conscientious when dealing with township business?

Jean Hartjes, Oxford Mills

environmentally friendly.

Green is pretty and also healthy. I also find that it is “unbridled” development. It would be very discouraging if we ever lost the green space of the Ferguson Forest Centre, to say the least. As Mr. Way asks: “Is there actually a plan at all?”!!!

The Development beside the Kemptville College is pretty ugly. There is no room left for trees in between these buildings at all and they are row houses. If the rest of the farm fields end up like this, it would be a very sad state.

Thank you for this very insightful letter. We need to wake up before it’s too late.

Kathryn Piche Dear Editor: While it pains me greatly to come to Mr. Shanahan's defence over Mr. Armour's submission and its gross arithmetical errors (since Mr. Shanahan's religious

Dear Editor: I very much appreciated the letter by David Way. I also do not like the look of identical houses in an endless maze. This is not

used more as a framework for the conversation than as a strict list with which to interrogate.

I would strongly recommend that you watch each of the conversations before October 27, as this was an opportunity for candidates to talk at length about themselves, their ideas, and their hopes for the future of North Grenville. I must say, they are quite illuminating, at times very surprising, and give, I believe, a clear and accurate picture of each candidate. Shorter clips from the conversations will also be posted on our Facebook page, with links to the full videos.

It was decided not to include the candidates for Trustee in either the meeting on October 16, nor the conversations on the website. There were a number of reasons for this. To start with, the sheer number of people that would be making speeches and answering questions at a Meet the Candidates night would mean that no-one would have much

time to say anything at all.

Secondly, two of the Trustee positions have been filled by acclamation, and the other two competitions are of a more limited interest to those supporting those two school boards. We have made the Municipality Matters column available to the trustee candidates, and two of them have provided articles, this week and last.

Incumbents run on their record, and it is important that people remind them of what they promised, what they achieved and what they did and did not do in their time in office. Noone’s record is unblemished, naturally, but it is important to remember it and to challenge incumbents with it. New candidates avoid being held to account for their deeds (and misdeeds), because there is usually no record to point to. In this election, some candidates already have a reputation, or an article or two, to answer for. That is why we wanted to give them space to express themselves before you vote.

But we need to remember this too: in an election,

people accuse others of things, and make statements about things, that may not be wholly true. In some cases, the comments made by people (who may not be entirely neutral in the contest) can become almost hysterical in their condemnation and accusations against a candidate. We need to think and ask questions, in order to be fair and have an informed opinion on many issues. This is an important election. It may be said that all elections are important, but we, as a community, are facing significant changes over the coming four or eight years.

The mayor and council we elect will make decisions that will influence our lifestyle, standard of living and community life for many years to come. Know what you need to know before you vote. Look at the records, look at the conversations on the NG Times website.

Come to the meeting on October 16. Doors open at 6.30 pm. If you want to send your question in in advance, e-mail it to us here at david@ ngtimes.ca.

ramblings have irritated me to the point that I have considered joining the pack baying for his blood), I have to insist that he has acted entirely properly and responsibly in this matter.

Mr. Armour is a candidate for local office. As such, he must be permitted to say whatever he wishes without editing. Only thus can the electorate properly judge the quality of the candidate and his fitness for office.

Some might consider that the hysterical tone of the piece and its errors render him unworthy of their vote.

Others might judge that his willingness to insist that matters of great financial importance be thoroughly and openly discussed, is a mark in his favour. If Mr. Shanahan had interfered as editor, Mr. Armour might have come across as yet another shadowy personality mouthing platitudes, and the voters would have been deprived of information

which they need to make an informed choice.

When Mr. Shanahan founded the North Grenville Times, he declared that one of his objectives was to produce the kind of engaged and informative local broadsheet which was common in the nineteenth century. He has achieved this objective through his own contributions (especially the historical pieces) and the contributions of others, as well as the usually wellwritten and substantive letters to the editor. The current uproar, as well as the involvement of people like Mr. Armour in local politics,

is a measure of his success.

Roger Blockley, Oxford Station

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nothing comparable to Wellington West, now one of Kemptville’s major arteries to LCBO and Walmart. It has become our bumpitybump-bump “trail”. (It is stretching things a bit to refer to it as a road.)

How long will it remain in such a deplorable state?

Perhaps the municipal election may provide us with answers.

The sixty-plus families in the Westerrra Development off Wellington would appreciate a more proactive stance relative to this eyesore.

Patrick Babin

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Dear Editor: Our Own Bumpity-bump-bump Trail No, it’s definitely not the road to Mandalay; nor is it the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Where is this infamous road that is causing so much anger in North Grenville?

On any given day, you can “feel” at least five hundred (give or take a hundred) potholes on this stretch of road! You have already discerned its location?!? There is

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During the election campaign, candidates have been offered free space in this section to write on an issue of their choice, or simply to introduce themselves to the public. This is a free service to all candidates equally. In addition, we will be publishing interviews with each candidate, again on an equal basis to all, so that the voters of North Grenville will have an opportunity of getting to know the people running for election. It is entirely up to each candidate to take advantage of the space made available in Municipality Matters.The NG Times has agreed not to edit submissions for content to ensure free communication between candidates and the public.

Tim Sutton

My name is Tim Sutton, and I am running for reelection to North Grenville Council.

Having served two terms as a member of your Council has been a great honour for me. Over that time, you have come to know me as an honest and trustworthy member of your Council. A fiscal conservative who treats your money with respect and strives to keep property tax rates reasonable.

This is why I was particularly shocked to see accusations in a recent

edition of the Times that stated that we had passed a By-law which would result in significant tax increases for rural residents. I can assure you that these accusations are false. Development charges are one time charges paid on new construction only. They are not ongoing taxes paid by existing residents. For further information about development charges please see the Q&A fact sheet at http://www.northgrenville. ca/news.cfm?nid=5103 I live in the rural area myself, on Pelton Rd, at Pelton’s Corners. I have two daughters, who received all of their elementary and secondary schooling in North Grenville; they participated in Dance, Figure Skating and Gymnastics here, and played house league and competitive soccer for the Kemptville District Soccer Club. To be honest, I can’t think of a better place to raise a family than North Grenville. I am

proud to call it home!

Over the past 8 years that I have served on Council, we have seen many positive changes in North Grenville. Changes that I am proud to have been a part of. From the revitalization of Prescott Street in 2007 to the construction of the new library, with attendance numbers that far outpace anyone’s wildest expectations. We protected the Ferguson Forest Centre through a long term lease. We have seen the formation of our “Ambassador” program to assist in the recruitment of new businesses along with the development of other programs, such as the Seminar Series for small business that are conducted as part of our partnership in the BR+E Alliance.

Other programs, such as the Rideau-Sanders Community Improvement Plan, have already seen buildings in the “Triangle” spruced up and

re-fitted.

We’ve seen the expansion of our retail shopping options, new businesses like Grenville Mutual Insurance and DFC Woodworks move to town, and we’ve also seen our subdivisions fill with many new residents, who have found the home, and hometown that they are looking for in North Grenville.

We h a v e u p g r a d e d and surface-treated many kilometers of rural roads, upgraded bridges and put in place polices to preserve our rural areas.

Through all of this, we have kept our small-town charm and protected our rural way of life, while adding amenities typically found only in larger urban centres. Our growth has also lead to the construction of new schools, and new employment opportunities for our residents.

I am proud of my record

to come here. When local businesses succeed, local job opportunities grow.

Residents in the h a m l e t s a r e n ’t h a p p y.

They’ve seen services and facilities disappear since amalgamation.

The municipality should encourage community associations to buy historic buildings like Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills and th e lib r ar y in B u r r itts Rapids. It’s the right thing to do. Forgiving property taxes for these buildings would allow community associations to use their money to benefit residents.

We need the hamlets to know the municipality cares and understands how important they are to North Grenville’s success.

Communication comes up multiple times. Some residents feel that some municipal staff ignore their emails and phone calls. Some residents want more information about public meetings and how the outcome will affect them. As well, they want more notice for meetings and they want council to listen more. We should be exceeding provincial standards for transparency and communication, not meeting them. Improving communication should be a high priority for council.

Transparency is critical to building trust with residents and we have to restore that trust. I want to see an end to special council meetings that get scheduled right after previous meetings, so that something can be voted on and passed quickly. It looks like something is being hidden, even if it isn’t. I’d also like to see an end to 4:30pm meetings that are too early for residents to attend.

Kemptville College is another concern. Although, the province will decide the college’s fate, the municipality is creating a plan to convince the province that the municipality could operate the college until a permanent solution is found. I believe the college is critical to the future of economic development in North Grenville. It could supply continuing education and specialized training to help people start businesses, learn farming and re-train for new jobs. Businesses want to go where there is an educated workforce.

There are more issues needing attention, but this is a good start.

So, thank you to everyone who contributed, this is our platform. Now, I need your help and your vote, to get to work on these.

Deron Johnston

and accomplishments over the past 8 years. Our future continues to be bright and I, as a Councillor continue to have a great deal of passion for the job.

My Platform for this term is simple: Keep building on the momentum that we have created.

Expand our residential, commercial and industrial tax base to help keep taxes low.

Continue to promote North Grenville as THE place to start and raise your family, build your “empty nest” or retire.

Continue to be fiscally responsible, leveraging new revenues from growth to become economically selfsufficient.

Ensure that Growth pays for growth through development charges.

Continue implementing our Trails Strategy, including bike lanes and walking trails.

Continue to make your local government more

accessible by webcasting Committee of the Whole and Council Meetings.

Conduct a service delivery review to ensure the Municipality is delivering the services residents want, expect and can afford.

Working together, we have the opportunity to make North Grenville an even better place to Live, work and play. Whether you vote online starting October 20, or with a paper ballot at the Municipal Centre on October 27, I ask that you place one of your Council votes for me, Tim Sutton.

For more information about my campaign, please visit my website www. timsutton.ca or email me at suttont@earthlink.net .

My home phone number is 613-238-1724, and I would be happy to answer any questions which you might have.

Deron Johnston

Our Platform I’ve been knocking on a lot of doors during the past few months and when someone asks me what my platform is, I’ve said “you’re helping me create it right now!”. This is usually followed by a funny look and then they share their concerns. I estimate that I’ve knocked on over 200 doors in the municipality and these are the concerns I’ve heard and therefore, our platform: There is serious concern that we are growing too fast and losing our small town feel. I agree. I moved here to raise my son in a small town and to find that feeling of being ‘home’, which I’ve found. We need to slow development down so we have the infrastructure in place and ready, instead of adding it after more people and businesses have moved in. This increased demand on existing infrastructure has a big impact on current residents and can be very frustrating.

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need attention. We’re a large municipality and need good roads to keep us connected.

Like Canada, our population is spread out and we rely heavily on transportation to take us to the places and services we need.

We also need to protect what makes us unique, such as our historical buildings, Ferguson Forest Centre, the South Branch, and Kemptville College, so that we can enjoy them for years to come. A place without a history is a place without a soul. As well, our places for recreation are essential to the health of residents of all ages.

People are concerned about downtown Kemptville and so am I. However, I believe there’s hope. Filling downtown vacancies should be a top priority, along with more signage directing people to downtown.

More parking is needed with more signage to tell people where to park. A walkway from Riverside Park out to Prescott St would help too. Residents can do their part by supporting local businesses in downtown Kemptville and everywhere else in the municipality.

The municipality should encourage local businesses to expand, as well as trying to attract new businesses. If local businesses are thriving, other businesses will want

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Rachel Laforest

Why I’m running as a French public school trustee?

I'm running as a French public school trustee in the Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox, Addington, Frontenac, Leeds & Grenville region for two main reasons.

The first is that French school enrolments in our catchment area have been rising, which has created new demands for infrastructure and resources.

However, we need to ensure that this growth takes place in a sustainable and harmonious way. I want to be leading the charge in Ottawa to ensure that the interests of our kids and families are heard as we enter this important transition phase.

Second, one of the biggest challenges for education in francophone minority settings continues to be the retention of students, particularly at the secondary level. To increase our retention rates, we need to be able to provide a full range of services, courses and extra-curricula activities.

That means we need to strengthen the quality of our education system and not be complacent in the face of growth.

in both elementary and high schools, I have a long history of collaboration with the French Public school board.

I have been involved in the parent council for eight years and have served as president of the parent council for five of these.

I currently teach public management in the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University. I understand the challenges of governance and efficient use of public resources, and I’d like to put my expertise to the service of the French community.

Rachel Laforest Visit my website: http:// rachellaforest.wordpress. com/

If you elect me as your French public school board trustee, I promise that I will work diligently and conscientiously toward these goals.

I will: • be present in the community; • listen to your needs so that your concerns and interests are heard and represented in Ottawa;

• be a strong voice on the school board; • work collaboratively with the school principals and parent councils in the region.

About me: As a parent of three children who are part of the French public school board,

Gord Brown encourages Veterans of the Second World War to apply for Commemorative Tribute

UPCOMING MEETINGS REGULAR COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers, North Grenville Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or the Municipal website.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION The 2014 Municipal Election will be conducted electronically in North Grenville. The Voting Period will open at 10:00am on Monday, October 20th, 2014, and close at 8:00pm on Monday, October 27th, 2014. A Voter Information Letter will be mailed to you directly in the month of October, providing you with instructions and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) which will allow you to vote during the voting period from any touch tone telephone or any device connected to the internet. To confirm you are on the Voter’s List, contact the Clerk at 613-258-9569 ext.110. Our Voter Help Centre will be open from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th, 2014 between the hours of 10:00am and 4:30pm; and Monday, October 27th, 2014 between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm.

Voters who wish to cast their vote using paper ballot may attend the Voting Location at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, on Monday, October 27th, 2014 between 10:00am and 8:00pm.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for LeedsGrenville, encouraged Veterans of the Second World War to apply for the special Commemorative Tribute from the Government of Canada.

“This year marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War,” Brown notes. “Canada joined the fight on September 10, 1944. To commemorate our involvement, a special commemorative tribute is being produced by Veterans Affairs.”

The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, when Poland was invaded by Germany. Britain and France declared war on September 3, 1939. Following a special session of Parliament, Canada officially declared war when King George VI made the announcement on September 10. This marked

the first time Canada declared war of its own accord.

The struggle to defeat the Nazi and Fascist threat to civilization took six years, causing immense death and destruction. It was truly a world war, encircling the globe from the Atlantic to the Pacific and touching the far reaches of the Arctic.

As a young nation, Canada’s involvement in the war effort was a remarkable achievement. From a country of some 11 million, more than one million Canadian and Newfoundland men and women served in the Second World War. By the end of the war, Canada had the third largest navy, the fourth largest air force and an army of six divisions. However, C a n a d a ’s l o s s e s w e r e tremendous: more than 45,000 Canadian men and women gave their lives,

and another 55,000 were wounded.

September 10, 2014 marks the 75th anniversary of Canada’s engagement in the Second World War. Through the coming years, the Government of Canada will mark significant anniversaries of the Second World War with commemorative events and activities in Canada and overseas.

Throughout the World Wa r s C o m m e m o r a t i o n period, Canadians of all ages will join together to honour and show respect for the service and sacrifices of men and women of the Canadian military. Whether in Canada or on foreign soil, during the First or the Second World War, times of peace or recent conflicts, brave Canadians have fought to defend the values of peace, freedom and the rule of law wherever

necessary.

To m a r k t h e 7 5 t h anniversary of Canada’s engagement in the Second World War, the Government of Canada has announced a special tribute consisting of a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of recognition.

Beginning September 10, 2014, all living Canadian Veterans of the Second World War may request the commemorative tribute. The estimated Second World War Veteran population is 80,000.

Applications for the Second World War Commemorative Tribute are now available at veterans. gc.ca, or by calling Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) at 1-866-522-2122 or visiting any VAC or Service Canada office.

Brown’s office will also accept applications.

We wish to apologize for the mix up in the Letters to the Editor last week. Actually, Production apologises: we at Editorial did our job quite well, really, noting that letters usually start with a Dear... and end with a name. Production, on the other hand, likes lines to align perfectly and isn't really worried about content. This is why we are a team here at NG Times; a happy team, a contented team, a co-ordinated....I can't find the ending to this sentence! While we look for it, please read the following letter which was a casualty of Production last week.

Dear Editor: What a load of crap this septage charge is. This is a tax and there is no other way to describe it. It is also to be unfairly applied to people who already suffer a lack of services compared to inner town dwellers. I live on a dirt road frequented by big trucks either hauling aggregate from quarries, cement from the plant or sod from the fields. To say that my roads are in bad shape is an understatement. My garbage is picked up with a bag tag fee higher than everyone else who uses such a plan. I take care of my own septic and water at a great expense to myself. Kemptville water is full of sulphur and iron and

I have had to put in a $4000 water treatment system. I contract someone to come out to empty my septic tank on a needs basis. They transport the sewage to a state-of-the art treatment plant, the Robert O. Pickard Environment Centre Wastewater Treatment Plant. Here it is processed into biosolids, useful for fertilizer, and even generates electricity enough to run the plant. I pay for the pick up and transportation and am happy to do so.

However, I am being offered an additional surcharge (tax) to provide these carriers with a closer drop off point. Will these savings be passed down to the rural residents? Not on

your life. Past experience has shown us that this never happens. Remember how the HST was going to save small businesses money which we could expect to see passed along to the consumer? So, no thank you. I cannot afford this on top of all the services which I have to pay for privately since I live on the other side of the Rideau River in a rural area. If you want to raise taxes be transparent about it. Do it equitably based on home assessment and need. Pave my road and maybe I would be able to condone such actions. But to charge us for something we paid for initially and continue to pay to maintain is outright robbery. What is next? Are

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Due to Thanksgiving on Monday, October 13th, all solid waste and recycling pick-up for the week of October 13th to 17th will be delayed one day. As well, the North Grenville Municipal Centre, North Grenville Public Library, and Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the holiday Monday.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Seasonal Winter Maintenance - The Department of Public Works is currently accepting resumes for seasonal winter maintenance positions. Candidates must have a valid DZ licence and the ability to be on call 24hrs a day combined with a flexibility in hours of work. For more info please contact the Public Works Clerk at 613-258-9569 ext. 133 or abradburn@northgrenville.on.ca. Closing date is October 16th at 4:00pm.

2014 BURN PERMITS Residents are reminded that in accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2014 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15.00.

Please contact the Fire Hall at 258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.

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you going to put a meter on my well and charge me for the water I use????

People move to the country to get away from being nickled and dimed for services. We live like pioneers of sorts in order to save. Those who want all the services should live in town and pay for them. Stop trying to squeeze the life out of residents while providing them with few services. I have to buy a truck or a 4 wheel drive vehicle because my road is plowed last by a grader, for heaven’s sake. All these extra costs add up and now you want to charge me for something that doesn’t need to cost the municipality a dime. Interference with

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private practices like sewage collection will only raise the costs. And if down the road the municipal water plant decides to accept septic waste from out of area providers, our infrastructures will be clogged with those trucks. Whoever thought this up should reconsider the consequences. I, for one, will not vote for any incumbent on Council as a result of this and my hope is that the incoming Council will repeal this charge. I wish to formally appeal this fee.

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The United Way:

Creating opportunities for a better life for everyone

by Beth Nicol Life does not treat us all equally, nor will any one of us travel through life without needing a helping hand at some point or another. The United Way gives our community the opportunity to help itself, to come together, to make a difference.

Over the years, the United Way has evolved and changed to meet the needs of the community it serves.

It has identified key areas on which to focus. They are: From Poverty to Possibility; Strong Communities; and All That Kids Can Be. It is with these issues in mind that funding is made available to community serving groups and to community initiatives.

All ages and stages of North Grenville citizenry benefit from United Way funding.

Kemptville and District Home Support, North Grenville Accessible Transportation, the Kemptville Youth Centre, Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Leeds and Grenville, Girls Inc, Interval House of Leeds and Grenville, Family and Children’s Services and Family Counselling Services are just a few of the United

Way’s thirty funded partners.

Additionally, financial support is rendered to a number of Community Initiative Programs including: Action for Community Change, Leeds and Grenville Poverty Reduction Alliance, Vibrant Communities and Caring for Others.

Three of the most visible o rg a n i z a t i o n s i n N o r t h Grenville benefitting from United Way funding are: Kemptville and District Home Support Inc; North Grenville Accessible Transportation; and the Kemptville Youth Centre. All three fall well within the United Way’s mandates and guidelines.

Kemptville and District Home Support offers services and activities for seniors and physically disabled adults living in North Grenville and the surrounding area.

The programmes offered are geared to seasonal and group needs and interests; all encourage positive interactions and facilitate independent living. KDHSI, as a member of the United Way, received $20 000 in funding this year. Contributions from local businesses, service groups and individuals,

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events and donations. The United Way has played an important role in the Youth Centre’s abilities to meet its obligations since its inception.

It provided a large portion of the startup costs in 1993 and has continued to provide annual financial support.

These are three of the many organizations which benefit annually from your generosity. For additional information, check out their websites. Consider taking part in one of the United Way fundraisers this fall. If that is not your cup of tea, think of making a cash contribution or signing up for a monthly deduction. It is a way to invest in your own future and that of your family, your friends and your neighbours.

and fundraising complete budgetary obligations.

North Grenville Accessible Transportation (NGAT) provides an equivalent of taxi service within Kemptville and North Grenville for those unable to use conventional vehicles. The rural nature of our community makes NGAT a necessity for those using wheelchairs, walkers or have a physical limitation restricting mobility and their attendants. Due to the size of the area serviced by this organization, pre-booking is required. The United Ways is a major source of support for NGAT, providing one third of required funding. Additional financing is provided by the Municipality of North Grenville, from fund raising and from user charges.

The Kemptville Youth Centre is an active and highly visible member of our community. It provides a safe, welcoming environment for teens, encourages positive decision making and offers opportunities growth and development as responsible community members.

Funding sources for the KYC programmes come from a variety of grants, fundraising

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Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

It is very important that your child be able to speak clearly and ask questions, listen and follow instructions, and play appropriately with other children. 10-12% of preschool children have speech and language difficulties that will make it hard for them to succeed in school and in life.

Take a moment to think about your child’s speech and language skills: Can your 4 year old: · Follow instructions with three or more steps? e.g. “First get your crayons and paper, then draw a picture and then give it to Grandma.”? · Use adult-type grammar? · Tell stories with a clear beginning, middle and end? · Talk to try to solve problems with adults and other children? · Be understood by strangers almost all of the time? · Make up simple rhymes e.g. Cat – Bat? · Match some letters with their sounds e.g. letter T says “tuh”? · Start a conversation and keep it going on the same topic for at least three turns?

DON’T WAIT AND SEE…..

If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language skills or are interested in how your child is doing, call the Language Express Preschool Speech System at 1-888-5038885. A speech-language assessment can identify your child’s strengths and needs and can help you prepare your child for school. For more information, check out our website: www. language-express.ca Junior Kindergarten-aged children born in 2010 must be referred before January 31, 2015 to receive an assessment and recommendations.

After January 31st, referrals will only be accepted for children born in 2011 or later.

Contact: Catherine Robinson, Clinical Coordinator, Language Express PSL, 613283-2740 ext 4260

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Welcome to the New Myers Kemptville $39.95 lube oil and filter. The coffee is on Kemptville or the surrounding area, service Myers Kemptville Chevrolet Buick GMC them and they want to prove a point, has also had consecutive record breaking is very pleased to announce the grand “We’ll service any make or any model months and we look forward to adding more re-opening of it’s facility just off of #43. and make you happy”, Bob concluded. local talent to our work force”.

The building has been re-faced with new General Motors branded signage and If you haven’t been to Myers Kemptville The new Myers Kemptville Chevrolet Buick that’s just where the “New” begins. A service department recently, drop in for a GMC, your local Dealership. completely re-done sales staff including General Sales Manager Treat Your Car! Andrew Couture, from Kemptville, WITH HIGH TECH FUEL SERVICE Professional Car and 6 salespeople all from the area.

Cleans injectors for easier Detailing Packages “We definitely wanted to hire from the start up and better fuel kms local area and are extremely happy that from Angela, Megan and Rikki have joined with Andy, Dean and Dennis to form Worried About Engine our local sales force”, Andrew reported.”

Sludge Build Up? Meets Manufacturer’s GOOD In our first month and a half we’ve had Requirements * Hot Oil Engine Service record breaking sales and we can only go up from there. Myers Kemptville has the Will Remove Sludge distinct advantage of being connected to the large Myers dealer group to take Exclusively formulated for GM. Improve advantage of volume purchases and at cold-weather starting. Maximize BETTER the same time be locally managed to Alignment Checks * performance. Improve fuel efficiency. offer great customer service. “Low prices and great customer service is what we only want to be known for”, says Andrew.

FREE Tire Storage Recommended for Corvette and It’s not just sales that’s being Cadillac.

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Holiday Hours Sunday 9-5 Closed Thanksgiving Monday

301 Rideau Street, Kemptville

Regular Store Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 to 8, Sat. 8 to 6, Sun. 9 to 6

613.258.3014

Prices effective: Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2014

Prices effective: Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 16, 2014 “We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements�

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Read to Every Kid Every Day

Year 6 launch for Award Winning Literacy Project Every Kid in Our Communities, the libraries of Leeds-Grenville and community agency partners are inviting children, parents, caregivers and guardians to participate in our annual “Read to Every Kid Every Day” Challenge. The goal is to determine Leeds-Grenville’s favourite book while promoting the benefits of reading to children every day.

An initiative similar to Canada Reads, this home-grown project was launched on October 4 at the Front of Yonge Library, where Mayor Roger Haley read one of the nominated books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, to a crowd of parents, children and community members. Mayor David Henderson joined the event as well, reading Llama,Llama Red Pyjama to the group.

Refreshments were provided by the Mallorytown United Church.

This year’s nominated books include: Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton Giraffe and Bird by Rebecca Bender I’m the Best by Lucy Cousins Just for You by Mercer Mayer Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney No David! by David Shannon Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson That Is Not a Good Idea by Mo Willems The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Where’s Walrus by Stephen Savage Families and readers will be asked to vote for their favourite children’s book with “winners” to be announced on January 24, 2015. Families will be able to vote online at www.everykid. on.ca or through ballot boxes at libraries, Ontario Early Years Centres, and other organizations across Leeds-Grenville.

In its second year, the Read to Every Kid Every Day project won the Minister's Award for Innovation 2010 from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism at the Ontario Library Association's 2011 Super Conference in Toronto. The award recognizes successful new collaborative approaches to encouraging preschool literacy that are of continued value to public libraries.

Margaret Fancy, coordinator of Every Kid in our Communities commented: “The success of this campaign is due to a community collaboration of effort and support. The premise behind READ TO EVERY KID is simple. Reading to children from the earliest age contributes togreater success in school and in life.”

Margaret Williams chair of the Read to Every Kid Every Day Planning Committee added: “The challenge is to get the word out to involve more families and the broader community in spreading the joy and satisfaction of reading.”

For further information contact: Margaret Fancy Coordinator, Every Kid in Our Communities 613-342-2917 Coordinator.everykid@sympatico.ca

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Final 2014 Clearout $ up to NEW VEHICLE DISCOUNTS 10,000.

MYERS Kemptville

2014 Buick Verano Sedan

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan

2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LT Sedan

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WT Truck Dbl Cab

4 Door Sedan, 2.4L, 1-4 cyl, Auto, White Diamond Tricoat

4 Door Sedan, 1.4L, 1-4 cyl. Automatic, Crystal Red.

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Truck Crew Cab

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2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter (LOF) Maintenance Program will be included with the purchase or lease of all new 2014 model year Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles

USED VEHICLE CLEARANCE 2012 Buick Enclave CX SUV 3 door, 3.6, Auto.

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2012 Chev Cruze LT Turbo Sedan

2007 Chev Monte Carlo LT Coupe

2012 Ford Escape XLT SUV

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2 door Coupe, 3.5 Auto Black, 105,989 kms.

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2008 Ford Mustang GT (170A) Convertible 2 Door Convertible 4.5 Auto, Grey 57,904 kms

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2012 Chev Cruze Eco Sedan

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2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL Truck Extended Cab

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Sustainable Development and Climate Change

by John Brauneisen In the previous article on climate change that appeared in this paper, it was pointed out that North Grenville missed out on an incredible economic development opportunity, which was not only sustainable but also supportive of the effort to reduce the effects of climate change. What was lost in 2011? At that time, eleven projects were identified involving either municipal buildings or property as being suitable for the installation of solar photovoltaic electricity production to qualify under the Feed in Tariff program established under the Green Energy Act. To summarize, these eleven projects had an estimated capital cost of

$3.7 million. The estimated annual production to the grid was 810,000 kW hours of electrical energy. Revenue in the first year of operation was estimated to be on the order of $487,000. Over the term of a 20 year contract with Hydro One, income for the municipality totalled more than $9.7 million.

Furthermore, at the end of 20 years, energy would continue to flow to the grid and revenue would still come back to the municipality.

The total installed energy production, nameplate capacity, was more that 750 kW. Keep in mind that these numbers represent the maximum solar potential for the municipal sites identified.

This would have meant local jobs for the installation of equipment, jobs in Ontario

The God Delusion

by David Shanahan When I was growing up, it was always said that you should never talk about politics or religion. I’m sure that was probably true of where you grew up too. To be honest, I’ve never understood the reasoning behind that tradition: after all, is there anything more interesting than those subjects? Sports?

Flora and fauna? Music?

There have always been issues that divide people, and religion is certainly one of them. Whether it is the divide between religions in the broader sense (Islam versus Judaism, for example), or divisions within religions (Catholics v. Protestants), the feeling seemed to be that talking about religion as such, would inevitably lead to conflict and, at the very least, bad feeling.

But, logically speaking, there is no subject whatsoever that has more serious implications for each person on this planet than that basic one about what lies at the heart of all religious belief.

Is there a god, or God? Is this life all we have, and are we just accidents of biology and history? If there is a god, who or what is he/she/it, and what does that god think about us? Think about this for a moment: if there is any truth in the existence of god, or an afterlife, isn’t that the most momentous aspect of life, ultimately? Does knowing the facts about those questions not matter more than what hockey team wins the Stanley Cup, or whether the Liberals October 8, 2014

or Conservatives rule the country?

W h y, t h e n , s h o u l d discussing such issues be considered “irritating”? Why do people react so negatively, arrogantly and dismissively to any attempt to examine the truth, or otherwise, of the many claims and counterclaims with which religious belief is concerned? There is a general sense that “religious” people are somehow to be laughed at, dismissed, or treated as somehow lacking in brainpower and common sense. To my mind, people who won’t, don’t, or can’t think and discuss these matters rationally are the ones who are refusing to use their brains and deal with reality (or what might be the most real thing in their lives, like it or not).

But these past years have seen the rise of what has been called “the New Atheists”, a group of writers, scientists and others who are not prepared to continue the traditional “don’t talk about religion” approach.

They believe that religion is not just the past-time of the foolish, but an active and dangerous threat to the future of humanity itself. To counter this threat they perceive, they launched an active campaign against religious belief, and a very public campaign it has been. Among the most vocal and high-profile figures in this campaign have been Christopher Hitchens in his book, “God Is Not Great”, Stephen Hawking in his book, “The Grand Design”, and the New Atheists’ poster boy, Richard Dawkins, in his book, “The God Delusion”.

to manufacture the equipment and finally ongoing work to maintain the installation in good working order.

So where would the municipality get the money?

The simple answer was to go and borrow the needed money. It is this author's understanding that North Grenville borrowed $500,000 to buy the Ferguson Forest Centre property from the Ontario Government after that institution ceased to be a provincially funded entity.

The money was paid back in 10 years. What did the Municipality get in return from its investment? We now have a new municipal centre, a new fire hall, revenue from the sale of land to build the Creekside Mall on County Road 43, and an ongoing cash flow

of $45,000 annually from a privately operated Ferguson Forest Centre, which is also a valuable community asset.

The Forest Centre now sells 45 different types of trees; under provincial management fewer than 25 types of trees were grown. This Centre is managed locally by residents of our community. North Grenville is fortunate to have such an asset that provides walking trails, facilities for annual community book fair, as well as a home for different community groups.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, o u r Municipal Council missed an opportunity with its lack of resolve to act upon sustainable energy development in 2011.

This project had the potential to be as successful as the Ferguson Forest Centre. All is not lost, if the new Municipal

The campaign of the New Atheists has led to some fascinating public debates at prestigious universities around the world, as Hitchens and Dawkins, in particular, took on some of Islam’s and Christianity’s leading thinkers and scientists. Most of these debates are available to view on YouTube, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone interested in the topics of the existence of God, the origins of the universe, the compatibility (or otherwise) of science and religion, etc.

As a Christian, I am perhaps a little biased in my approach to these interactions, but I must be honest here also. I was quite unsure about watching the debates and other YouTube discussions, because there was always the fear that, either the atheists would have a point the Christians couldn’t answer, or the Christian representative would not make a sufficiently strong case.

I leave it to you to make up your own minds as you watch these debates, but one aspect of the New Atheist approach particularly struck me. It was expressed most succinctly by one of the great Christian thinkers and scientists of our day, Dr. John Lennox, a mathematician, multilinguist, holder of Doctorates from Cambridge, Oxford and Cardiff, as well as other degrees, and a Fellow of Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Oxford University.

But it wasn’t a deep insight into any academic discipline that impressed me. It was a simple realisation he had as he listened to the arguments from Hitchens and Dawkins.

As they talked about God

and Christianity and argued against the rational and logical basis for belief, Lennox said to Dawkins: “I don’t believe in the God you don’t believe in!”.

In other words, the idea of God, Christianity, and the history of religious belief held by the New Atheists was simply untrue. It was not, as Lennox said, the God he believed in that they were condemning. The atheists were setting up a straw man (or straw God): it was an inaccurate and unhistorical understanding that Hitchens and Dawkins were disproving.

The real God Delusion was the false image of God and religious belief that the New Atheists were setting forth in order to knock down.

It occurs to me that the traditional attitude of not talking about religion has only led to a situation where most people have no real idea who God is meant to be, what religious people actually believe, or what the history of religious belief has been.

When you think about it, this is not surprising: not talking, not reading, not hearing discussions on any subject only leaves one ignorant.

Ignorance is not meant to be the aim of intelligent people, curious people. How ironic, then, that it is the seekers, the researchers, those who have actually looked into the subject, who should be dismissed as unintelligent fools whose beliefs are simply “irritating”!

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Council to be elected this October has the foresight to revisit the application for renewable energy production in our community. For example, the community pool will be expanded to include a splash pad and this will mean additional ongoing operational costs for energy that could be offset by the use of solar hot water heating.

This article will close on the subject of economic development in North Grenville. Recall the mantra that 'Development pays for Development.' Well, it ain't true and the Municipality is faced with a shortfall over the coming years of more than $20 million that won't come from development charges to meet the anticipated infrastructure needs. Yet one sees that, in a Frequently Asked Questions bulletin put out by municipal staff, industrial development is a keystone to meeting community needs when residential development doesn't fill the coffers of the community. Is this outmoded thinking, hoping

for the white knight to come to town and build a factory?

Rather, is development, in the foreseeable future, going to be local? If this is the case, then maybe our new Council should look to support local initiatives that just might be sustainable and counter the effect of climate change in the longer term.

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Rock My House Music Centre is a fully equipped music center offering unique possibilities for learning, playing and practicing music of all types, from rock-n-roll drums to classical violin and piano. Rock My House instructors are leaders in their fields, with professional experience in the world of music. Not just a music school, Rock My House provides a fully equipped jam space where musicians can rehearse in a professional atmosphere. Bands are able to plug and play without the need to set up or tear down equipment.

This spacious, soundproofed area of Rock My House is the perfect venue for events of all types, birthdays, anniversary parties, casual gatherings, not to mention the overflowing Rock My House rhythm class, “Rockin’ Tots”, for mothers and children ages 1-5. With four other dedicated practice rooms for teachers and students, the venue offers flexibility and a multitude of potential uses, all centered around a music store catering to the specific needs of its customers, with everything from sheet music to drum kits. Anyone, young or old, from the North Grenville area with a love of music, wanting to learn, practice or visit, will enjoy the great vibe that Rock My House Music Centre has to offer.

Founder and proprietor Kevin Eamon has a great background in the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

He is a professional drummer with over twenty years experience recording, playing and touring in bands. In the early nineties, Eamon was nominated drummer of the year for the 1991 Ottawa Music Awards. By the mid-nineties, he played in a band that hit the Billboard charts, supported by videos aired on Musique Plus and Much Music. Other achievements include recording at Bennet House Studio in Tennessee, known for recording Elvis Presley’s earliest music. Kevin is a graduate from Recording Arts Canada where he received a diploma in Audio Engineering and Sound Recording. He recently just returned from playing at Los Angeles Music Awards at the legendary Hollywood watering hole, the Whiskey-A-Go-Go.

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Gordon M oat will speak at the next meeting of the NG Historical Society meeting at The Court House, 15 W ater Street, 7:30 pm. The doors will open at 7 pm. Coffee, tea and sweets will be available throughout the evening. There is no admission charge. All are welcome.

Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Julian Pronovost - A Frenchman in the RCAF. Come out and enjoy Kid Zone at the last Kemptville Farmers M arket of the season! The first 70 kids will receive a FREE Mini pumpkin!

K emptville H orticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 Country Road #43. Awards Night!!! Everyone is welcome to attend.

Probus Club of North Grenville meeting: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church HallKemptville, 9:30 am. Speaker: Jane Baird, Executive Director for Ryan's W ell Foundation. New Members W elcome.

M eet and talk with the candidates in the municipal election in a relaxed and informal setting, followed by a Q&A session in the Theatre at the Municipal Centre Theatre, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Free admission and all are welcome. Sponsored by the North Grenville Times.

M usic in the Park, featuring jazz band Jazz Latte. Rotary Park, 3:30-5 pm.

More information on our website www.oldtownkemptville.com All candidates meeting in the Bishop's M ills Community Hall, 7:30 pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet all the candidates, find out their views on various issues, and prepare for the upcoming municipal elections on Oct. 27.

K reepy Kemptville and Ghost W alk, Old Town Kemptville, 10-12 pm (Kreepy Kemptville) and 7 pm for Ghost W alk. More information on our website www.oldtownkemptville.com

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Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1 st & 3 rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth W ed. of the month beginning Sept 10, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613258-2691.

M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

M ixed pickup basketball! Holy Cross Gym, 7-9 pm. Co-ed, all skill levels welcome. $5 per night to play, or $60 for the season. For more info call Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or email samantha.rivet-stevenson@rbc.com Friendship lunch, every Friday, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W . Sponsored by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge. Goodwill offering.

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Oct. 10. All are welcome.

The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Coaches on duty to confidentially coach people on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free service, open on the 2 nd and 4 th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the North Grenville Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103.

Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone".

Kemptville and Area W alking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

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Flushing water mains is necessary to remove sediment and iron that gradually deposit in the pipes. Cleaning will take place from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday in most areas. There may be brief periods when your water becomes cloudy or discoloured.

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The colourful leaves have been slowly drifting down during the beautiful days that we have had without rain. This is a wonderful way to transition from summer through fall. We are now into October and Thanksgiving is almost here.

There are so many wonderful things that we can be Thankful for, such as our Nation, Community, Neighbourhood, Friends, and Families. In the workplace, many of us have the good fortune of feeling that what, and how we carry out our duties, does make a difference.

I am so Thankful to be working at Kemptville & District Home Support with Terry and Bev. Their dedication in providing excellent service, and the fun and uplifting spirit that they have throughout the day, is a source of great joy for me. As is our Board of Directors and the other dedicated volunteers and also the people that participate in the activities and utilize our services.

Fall also brings to mind falls prevention. ‘Slips, trips and falls’ can be unnerving and disabling.

The ‘Public Health Agency of Canada’ reports that a

staggering 36% of seniors (those 65+) have sustained a fall-related injury. In the 2014 “Seniors Falls in Canada: Second Report” it states that, “The majority of these injuries were broken or fractured bones.” For those that were hospitalized the average length of stay was three weeks. And, ‘the number of fall-related hospitalizations increased with age.”

The good news is that we can all work together to prevent falls! There are some very easy things to lookout for. If there is anything spilled it should be cleaned up immediately, wet or dry.

We should never walk on wet or damp floors.

Always keep frequently used items within easy reach. Standing on our toes or chairs can be risky.

Doors and drawers should be shut after use.

Keeping an eye out for tripping hazards is so important, whether it is in our homes or in the community. Extension cords and furniture that sticks out can be a tripping hazard. Slipping or tripping on small rugs and mats is a huge factor in falls in the home. This can be the ticket to the Emergency Department that nobody wants!

Proper footwear is also very important. They should fit well and have a slip-resistant sole. Pets can also be a hazard if they are walking with us or running around. We had a cat that used to love to sleep on the steps. We got used to hanging on to the banister because of our pets. Handrails on both

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sides of stairways can be very helpful. There are also many devises that can help around the home, including the bathroom.

TLC, located here at 215 Sanders Street, has a great variety of items in the store.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and can offer tips and advice to keep people safe, and also make things easier for them.

Ladders are often a source of falls, both inside and out. It is important to follow proper guidelines for using them. It may be wise to ask ourselves, should we be using the ladder; and, can someone else help us? I know that independence is so important for all of us. My daughters and son-in-laws are more than willing to come over and help out. I am trying not to let pride/ independence get in the way, and am finding it easier to allow people to help out as time goes on.

Keeping flexible is also so important in preventing falls. We have Exercise Classes here at the Centre, and now have openings for more participants. Please call and we can give you the details. Heath issues and medications can also impact balance and increase the chance of falling. It is important to have regular checkups and appointments with your health practitioner.

I had a bad fall on ice last year and it was necessary to ask for, and allow, people to help.

It has made me acutely aware that it can happen so easily, and it can take months to recover. In light of the statistics of falls and hospitalization, it is vital that we do all we can to eliminate the risks and keep as healthy as possible.

H e r e ’s t o t a l k i n g control of what we can, and to choosing not to ‘fall’ this fall!

Happy Thanksgiving.

Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville District Home Support

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Dancing, Chic to Sheik The Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors and The Original Trillium Dixieland Jazz Band “The Humming Birds Fine Tunin” present “Dancing, Chic to Sheik” at the Kemptville Municipal Centre Theatre, Nov. 7, at 7:30 pm, and Nov. 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are available at Brewed Awakenings- 2868 Hwy 43, Kemptville Home Support- 203 Sanders, Kemptville Municipal Office- 285 Hwy 44, $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.

The Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors is a group of volunteers, under the director Louise Atchison, from Kemptville and surrounding areas who sing with and for seniors. The ladies quartet from We’ll Meet Again, The Humming Birds , and the barbershop quartet, Fine Tunin’ are also singing.

The Original Dixieland Jazz Band is based out of Manotick under the management of John Mitchell.

Why this title? “Dancing”- the Charleston was one of the popular dances of the 20’s - a departure from more demure forms of earlier dance, exemplifying the new freedom, gaiety, and hope for the future “Chic”- the Art Deco period of architecture, clothing, and design began in France . “Sheik”- Rudolph Valentino played the tall, dark and handsome roles in the movies, and a man who was well dressed was “sheik”.

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Foiled Again - Kemptville’s Shawn Cameron (21) tries to get a shot away as Alex Row (20) creates traffic in front of an Ottawa defender! @rinkrat On Thursday, Kemptville visited Kanata to battle the Lasers. Kanata didn't waste any time, opening the scoring just two and a half minutes in to take a 1-0 lead. Halfway through the first, the 73's answered back with a power play goal. Kaelan O'Flynn kept the puck in at the Kanata blueline. He passed off to Owen Guy in the slot and the Laser's goalie made the save but left the rebound loose.

Shawn Cameron banged it home to tie the game.

Later in the period, Erik Brown stole the puck in

the Kanata end and beat the goalie with a quick shot high on the glove side to give Kemptville a 2-1 lead.

With a little over a minute and a half left in the first, the Laser's were able to tie the game on a giveaway in their own end. In the second, Kemptville again took the lead. Newcomer Jason Tackett and Matt Tugnutt created some magic with great passing and Alex Row finished off the play by slipping it past the Kanata goalie to restore the 73's lead to 3-2 to end the second. Holding the lead going into the third, Kanata was able to tie the game at 3 at the 4:45 mark.

A little over four minutes later, Brown fed a pass back to Brandon Cole at the point. Cole sent the puck down low to Cameron who scored on a quick shot. With Kemptville leading 4-3, Kanata pulled their goalie for an extra skater. With less than 25 seconds left, they were able to score and force overtime. The teams made it through the 4 on 4 extra period but Kanata scored when they went down to the 3 on 3 portion to steal a come from behind win. Alex Row was named the second star of the game.

Erik Brown registered two points in his first game this season, coming back from

injury.

The next night, Friday, saw the team travel to Hawkesbury to battle the Hawks again. The Hawks controlled the play for the first period and jumped out to a 2-0 lead at the break.

In the second, the 73's were rewarded on the power play.

Brandon Cole corralled the puck at the point and sent it down the line to his partner, Cody Hendsebee. Hendsbee let a blast go and Owen Guy was in front of the net and redirected the shot to make it a 2-1 game. Hawkesbury roared back with two more goals to make the score 4-1.

Kemptville was able to get one back before the end of the period. Alex Row carried the puck into the Hawks end and then passed it back to Cameron Russell at the blue line. Russell gave Row the return pass on the half wall. Row found Quinn Wichers creeping in from the point and sent a perfect pass for a one timer. Wichers rocket of a shot found nothing but net to make it 4-2 after two. Hawkesbury got the only goal of the third and

St. Michael’s student wins Bronze Medal in Hurdles at the Canadian Nationals Provincial level once again

by Beth Nicol Austin White could write an excellent, “What I did on my summer vacation” essay. The 16 year old St. Michael’s student headed west to Langley, British Columbia where he participated in the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championship. There, as Ontario’s representative in the Youth 300 m. Hurdles, he won a bronze medal.

A newbie to the sport, he only began training in hurdles in December, 2013, so his success on October 8, 2014

the national stage might seem surprising to some.

To those with whom he trains, not so much.

Austin heads to Ottawa three times a week, where he is a member of the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club. He trains yearround. Prior to 2014, his events were the 200 and 400 metre races. With his change of focus to hurdling has come a number of successes. On the St. Michael’s High School track team, Austin competed his way to the 2014 OFSAA finals, where he placed 4th. He then participated at the

with the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Team.

Austin was disappointed by his results there, however, as he had already time qualified for National Level competition, he chalked it up to valuable experience.

Placing at the Nationals has been motivating for Austin. The back of his bronze medal features an artist’s rendering of D-Day 1944. Looking at it, he is reminded of the high price of success.

Consistent training, determination to perform well, and an openness to new challenges can only have a positive impact on Austin’s goal to represent Ontario again at next year’s Youth Nationals.

In spite of Austin’s commitment to his sport, he still finds time to participate in Student Council activities. This fall, as Social Director, he played a role in welcoming new students to St. Michael’s. He holds a seat on the Sports Council as well, representing the Cross Country and Track and Field Sections.

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Owen Guy captured the third star of the game.

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the Ottawa Junior Senators came to Kemptville with fond memories of their last game, a decisive victory.

Ottawa scored first, a power play goal, to take a 1-0 lead. Exactly one minute later, Jake Gaudet won the face off in the Ottawa end. From the draw, the puck came back to Cody Hendsbee. Hendsbee let a one timer go that made its way through traffic right to the back of the net to even the score at one. In a four on four situation, Dan Monk and Cameron Russell passed back and forth trying to create space for themselves. Russell broke out to center on the pass from Monk. Russell found Tackett speeding up the left wing and hit him in full stride. Tackett went

around the Ottawa defence and from in close drilled a shot into the top of the net.

Then with twenty seconds left in the period, Ottawa scored the tying goal to make it even at 2. There was no scoring in the second and third periods but both teams had numerous chances.

Then, 36 seconds into overtime, the Sens scored the come from behind game winner. Cody Hendsbee was awarded the second star of the game. The 73's lost two games in overtime this week after holding the leads in both games.

This week, Kemptville only has one game. On Friday night, the 73's travel down Highway 43 to take on the Smiths Falls Bears.

Opening faceoff is at 7:30.

The next game features the Bears coming to North Grenville on the following Tuesday for a 7:30 start.

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By Mike Holmes

Steps to avoid electrical hazards and fire in your home (NC) – Most homeowners take conscientious steps to avoid fire hazards. Be sure to add electrical considerations to your list.

Wi t h r e p o r t s t h a t 'electrical distribution equipment' is the ignition source for 8% of residential fires in this country, the Electrical Safety Foundation International – Canada (ESFI-C) is encouraging homeowners to watch for and address electrical hazards.

Electrical distribution equipment includes wiring, panel boards, fuses or circuits, receptacles, switches, appliance cords, cables and other electrical articles. Fires can result from old or damaged wiring and components, improper electrical installations, overloaded electrical system, misuse of electrical products, and harmful counterfeit electrical products.

Be sure to address electrical hazards in your home, starting with: • Overloaded outlets and panels (including overfusing) – ensure an adequate number of outlets, and check the load rating of your home's electrical system to avoid overheating.

• Improper use of extension cords – follow manufacturer instructions and cord ratings.

• Damaged cords – destroy and replace frayed and damaged extension

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cords. Damaged appliance cords should be repaired by the manufacturer or their recommended service provider.

• Counterfeit electrical products, electronics, and components – don't buy electrical counterfeit products. These by-pass the quality controls and safety standards defined to protect consumers for shock and fire hazards.

• Renovating/modifying electrical systems – consider your electrical system needs when planning renovating. Check what's behind the wall. Visit www.esfi.ca for tips and links to information on provincial requirements.

• Watch for the signs of potential electrical hazards hidden behind the wall. Signsinclude: • breakers that frequently trip or fuses that frequently blow • dim/flickering lights • loose plugs or switches • overheating or discolouration of plugs or switches • damaged insulation on electrical wires (where open and visible) • s i z z l e a n d b u z z i n g sounds If you have concerns associated with your home's electrical system be sure to contact a qualified or licensed electrical contractor to determine if repairs are required.

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(NC) A home renovation is the best time to improve the fire safety of your residence.

Some decisions actually jeopardize this, so during the construction, take some time to plan better choices. Here are some top tips to make your home as safe as possible from fire: • Install smoke detectors in family rooms, basements, hallways, and in bedrooms if the doors are kept closed while sleeping.

• Check and clean your air conditioning unit. Clean, or have your interior AC coils cleaned, and replace your return air filters regularly. This will prevent the fan motor from being overworked, and also save money on your energy bill. For window AC's, never use extension cords. An overheated cord is like an out-of-control electric heater.

• Be careful with where you place your space heaters. Keep flammable materials (curtains, the couch) a safe distance (usually one metre) from portable heaters and use space heaters only on solid, firm surfaces. They should never be placed on tables, chairs, or in other places where they may tip over. Replace old space heaters with ones that will automatically turn off if tipped over.

• Replace old or worn out insulation with a fire resistant brand.

For example, mineral wool products by Roxul will stop the spread of flame for up to 45 minutes if a fire breaks out within your walls, allowing less damage to happen and more time for you and your family to get out safely.

Mike Holmes is Canada's Most Trusted Contractor.

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The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Ribfest profits eaten by North Grenville

by David Shanahan Although the Municipality of North Grenville has won two rib-eating contests at Ribfests in Kemptville and Brockville, it seems that more than ribs are being eaten up by our staff and council. The Municipality charged Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville, the organisers of Ribfest, more than $4,000 to use the facilities at the Municipal Centre this year.

This included a cost of $847.50 to use the parking lot on each of the four days the site was used: a total of $3,390.00. That is $3,390 to use the parking lot on the south side of the building: a space that is normally empty and unused. They also charged $650 for “extra power” on the site, and added another $500 in taxes to top it all off.

How much did the Municipal rib-eating team raise for Big Brothers Big Sisters by wolfing down all those ribs? Talk about giving with one hand and taking back with the other. It may seem to some that $4,000 is a reasonable amount to charge for allowing such an event to take place at our Municipal Centre. But that ignores how much we, as a community, gain from having Ribfest here. Over the four days of the festival, fortytwo rooms were booked in local hotels, making at least $4,500 in revenue for those local businesses. In fact, an Economic Impact Study of the benefits Ribfest brought to North Grenville shows that the local economy probably made an amazing $1.6 million directly as a result of the festival. The figures are based on the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture’s TREIM model, and the study was issued on September 14 last.

The financial statements prepared after the Kemptville Ribfest show that total revenues from the festival amounted to $108,062.99, but total expenses were $84,165.31, leaving a net income for Big Brothers Big Sisters of just $23,897.68.

There is no doubt that expenses were higher than expected, and not all of them October 8, 2014

were predictably so. Would it have hurt our municipal budget so much to forgive the $4,000 in rent? Pirate Cove Marina was a Gold Sponsor of the event, donating $2,000 to the cause. Bell, and Prysmian Cables, donated $3,000 each.

Whatever the precise figures, it is clear that events such as Ribfest are an economic boon to any community, and it would be counterproductive to discourage future events by unreasonable charges for the use of our community facilities. This is especially so when you compare what is offered here to what is provided in other municipalities. Jane Fullarton, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Leeds-Grenville gave some details about what is provided in Brockville, for example: “In Brockville, we get the use of Hardy Park free.

Two years ago, the City put in a third hydro service for us at an estimated cost of $5,000- $6,000. No cost to us. They provide extra staff all weekend to keep the park clean and this year they provided dumpsters for our garbage at the event. They are very supportive of the event, give us road closures, and allow us to use the parking beside the park for our own use. Four groups including us, the City of Brockville, Brockville Tourism and the Crow’s Nest Bistro went together and bought $8,000 worth of fencing. We each chipped in $2,000. The City delivers the fencing to our Park for the event and they pick it up again. We consider the City a partner in mounting the event and use their Logo as a Platinum sponsor (this would be the $3,000 level that we consider their services are worth.) They also built a water meter attachment for the hydrant for us to use in Kemptville at no charge.”

The subject of rental rates at the Municipal Centre has always been a controversial one, from the time the facility first opened. After years of campaigning to have a nonprofit rate made available to renters, the building is still out of reach for many local groups who need to find rental space for events and activities.

This is hardly acceptable when many of these groups helped raise funds to build the Municipal Centre in the first place. Staff will argue that, if they give free rent to one worthy cause, they would have to do the same for every

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one of them. Perhaps so, or maybe such a policy could be factored into the annual budget. Perhaps, also, the indirect and direct revenues accruing to the community through these events could be a factor in decision-making

when it comes to charging $850 a day for a parking lot.

The Municipality must be careful not to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs by taking away too much of the revenue generated for charities through rental

charges. Otherwise, the pictures of staff and council feasting on fattening ribs might become a symbol of eating up Big Brothers Big Sisters profits at the expense of children and charities.

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