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Since it was built in 1952, there’s always been a bee keeping business in the building at the corner of Oxford Street and James Street in Kemptville. Over time, the area around it grew with houses popping up where there was once only farmland. Needless to say, the look of the neighbourhood would be radically different now from the one that the original builder would have seen 65 years ago. The building is currently owned by Kemptville resident Peter Vichos, who grew up in Kemptville, bought the building from his father, Steve, in 2010 after renting it for the previous seventeen years. The senior Vichos originally bought the building

from his former boss back in 1970, meaning that the building has been in the family for almost 50 years. The local operation has grown significantly over the past 24 years, to become the largest honey producer in Eastern Ontario, with over 1,200 hives scattered around the South Ottawa, North Grenville, and Dundas County region. Known for its quality, Vichos’ honey has been enjoyed around the world in countries like Germany, the UK, South Korea, and all over North America. The company plans to re-launch their own line of local retail honey products soon after dealing with a trademark issue that had forced them to consider a name change. Recently, the business made the decision to remove 120 large 55-gallon barrels

that are currently stored outside the building, due to a complaint from the public. When an attempt was made to get a permit to expand the building in order to store the barrels inside, it was denied by the municipality. This forced the business to rent additional property to store the barrels. Extra insulation and special light shades were purchased and installed to resolve both a noise and a light complaint brought to their attention by the municipality. An employee of the Municipal Planning Department set up a site visit to assess the property and operation. Peter was advised that the municipality would need to consult with residents living in the area before proceeding. After a follow-up meeting at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, it was stated that the

permit would not happen this year. This was a blow to the business, which felt it couldn’t wait another year, plus any additional time that would be part of the building process. So, the decision was made to begin the honey extraction at the building, as it had been done for the previous 64 years. Peter Vichos was advised by the Planning Department that he would need to submit a site plan drawing. He agreed, and was told that it didn’t need to be drawn by an architect, but would need to be detailed, and that the Planning Department would wait for it to be sent in. On September 11, however, a registered letter was received which was an ‘Order to Comply’, and stated that the four trailers outside the building (that the continued on page 2

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continued from front page business has used for storage for the past 25 years) had to be removed by September 30. Working sixteen-hour days, and needing the trailers to remain exactly where they were to avoid disrupting the extraction process, Peter was unable to comply. On October 10, bylaw services appeared to deliver a summons to appear in court on November 16. Peter hoped that the two parties could come to a compromise, and he Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10 am sharp. Doors open was waiting to hear back at 8:30 am. from the municipality about The Anglican Parish Hall has been decommissioned, and another meeting to discuss the the contents will be auctioned. Parish member, Ken Finnerty, situation before the court date. has generously donated his service for the event. The Wardens at St. James Anglican Church have set aside certain items of architectural or heritage importance that will be retained by the Church and/or donated to the Archives of The North Grenville Historical Society. There remain a number of interesting architectural and other items available for sale. Among the items to be auctioned are many circa-1930 stained glass windows, oak pews, a circular antique Waterbury wall clock, a large antique bank safe, office equipment and furniture, a commercial photocopier, stacking chairs, tea and banquet tables, glassware and china, serving items, stoves, fridges, kitchen cupboards, and a four sink Kitchen Island as well as donated items. A complete list of contents for sale can be viewed at www.kenfinnertyauctions.ca. Terms: Cash only. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of history.

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On the afternoon of Saturday, October 14, Hustle & Heart, Kemptville's newest event space and business development centre, will be opening its doors for our official grand opening. Located right in the heart of Old Town Kemptville, we are just a skip, hop and jump away from the 416 and a short drive from the city. This gorgeous space with charming red brick walls and decor is the perfect venue for your meetings, conferences and events. The home of Willow & Rose, the grand opening will feature an opportunity to test drive a condensed version of a sign-making workshop, browse our fabulous popup shop for decor pieces, meet the team and chat about what W&R has to offer. Similarly, Nowtaskr, also a proud resident of Hustle & Heart, will be on site to chat about our exciting launch and how our taskrs can help you with your to-do lists. We are also excited to launch our business development events series this fall. Join us for light food and drinks and enter to win some great gifts and giveaways. There will also be a fun kids table to help occupy your little ones while you browse the W&R collection, find out more about Nowtaskr and enjoy our space. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3 pm. Parking right at H&H is limited, but please take advantage of on-street parking along Prescott and the Municipal lot at the North Grenville Public Library right across the street.

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It’s frustrating that this local agri-food business has had such a difficult time, when they were just trying to be a good corporate citizen by resolving a complaint they received. Unfortunately, nothing ever seems to be simple for small business owners. It would be shameful to see a local agri-food business forced to leave or, worse, shut down, when we claim that we want more of them to move here. This affects, not only Peter himself, but also the three seasonal employees he hires from March to November. Surely this red tape can be untangled?

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submitted by the House of Lazarus Book lovers take note – House of Lazarus Book Sale is coming up October 20 and 21 at the Winchester United Church. The sale runs from 4 pm to 9 pm on Friday, and from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. There will be something for every book lover, with over 15,000 books to choose from! The books will all be reasonably priced and there will be tons of great deals to be found. “This is a great opportunity to stock up on some great reads,” noted Jennifer Tenbult, HOL operations manager. The books that will be available at the sale are all in excellent condition – free of mold, rips and tears. CD’s and DVD’s will also be available at the HOL Book Sale. Only cash will be accepted during the sale. “Come on down to the book sale – you never know what great new author you may discover!” said Jennifer. All proceeds from the book fair will benefit the HOL Food Bank, which serves over 100 local families each month, and HOL outreach programs, such as youth food programs and Dinner on the House community meal. Books will be sold by the bag, for $2.50, starting at 12 noon on Saturday, October 21. The Winchester United Church is located at 519 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester. For more information about the HOL Book Sale, please contact the HOL directly by calling 613-989-3830 or emailing hol@houseoflazarus.com. Volunteers are still needed for the sale, so if anyone is interested in helping out, please contact the HOL. Submitted photo: Pictured, some of the books available at the House of Lazarus in Mountain.

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Cancer support group bands together to help grant a child’s wish

by Hilary Thomson A local cancer support group has banded together to sponsor a child with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The group, at Saint John’s United Church, has been running every week since Angela Bailey started in it 2000. For the past 17 years, it has provided a place for people with all types of cancer to express themselves

and talk about what they are going through. “The people have so much courage,” says Ellen Miller, the current leader of the group, and a breast cancer survivor. “You get so much strength from a group.” To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, the group decided to extend their support to a local young person and sponsor a child in need through the Make-

A-Wish Foundation. The mission of Make-A-Wish is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. At the end of September, they met with Janet Lee Ferris, the manager of fund development at Make-AWish Eastern Ontario, who explained to them that, in order to sponsor a child, they had to raise at least $10,000. And so, the canvassing began. In just a few short weeks they are just under half way to their goal, with a couple of generous donations. Canvassing will continue throughout the month of October, and anyone is welcome to participate. Pledge sheets are available at B&H Grocer and tallies will be posted on their bulletin board for anyone interested in tracking how they’re doing. Asking for donations is just one way the group is planning on raising the money. On December 2, there will be a live auction and

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dance at the Legion Hall, with all proceeds going towards granting their child’s wish. They are currently looking for donations for the auction and would also appreciate donations of food for the dance, and volunteers to help set up. “When I told my hair dresser, she said she would donate four cuts and blow dries for the auction and make 100 packages of fudge for the dance,” Ellen says, expressing how grateful she is for the support they have already received. If the $10,000 is reached before the night of the dance, Ellen is hoping to reveal the name of their Make-A-Wish child at the event. “There is no better way to raise money than in the name of a child,” she says. The auction will be from 1-3 on Saturday, December 2, with the dance starting at 7pm. Tickets for the dance are $10 and can be bought by contacting Ellen at 613258-7778.

Logs-to-Lumber donates to KDH Foundation Bob Parent, owner of Logs-to-Lumber will be holding an open house on the afternoon of October 21 at 790 Patterson Corners Road (across from the Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse). A portion of sales originating from this event will be donated to KDH Foundation. Bob will showcase and demonstrate his portable sawmill services and products. There will be a BBQ lunch available onsite. You can reach Logs-to-Lumber at 613-850-4203. Thanks to the generous support of the community over the past year, the Foundation was able to provide $308,495 to the Hospital to purchase priority equipment needs. Technology continues to change rapidly in healthcare and keeping up with those changes is vital. For further information or to make a donation, contact the KDH Foundation office at 613258-6133 (Ext 185 for Joanne or Ext 157 for Mary).

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I want to tell you “media scrums”, the CAO objected strongly, insisting these were briefings, not O n e o f t h e m o r e scrums. The difference? imaginative initiatives of Briefings take place when the Municipality of North the municipality bring up Grenville has recently come topics for coverage, provide to an end. At the beginning statements to the media, of last year, Mayor David who can then ask questions Gordon and CAO, Brian and get clarification and Carré began what was more details. Scrums are called the Mayor’s Media when the media simply ask Briefings, designed to questions of the municipality improve communication on whatever subject they and transparency. The choose. original idea was that, every The “briefings” were, Tuesday morning, after the in fact, scrums, because the Committee of the Whole municipality did not raise the meeting the previous night, issues, or make statements, the media outlets would meet but simply sat back and with the mayor and the CAO waited to be asked questions. to be briefed on matters the This may seem a subtle municipality had raised. A difference, but, in reality, it very good idea, and a serious is a major problem for the attempt to develop a good media. For example, I might working relationship with be working on a story for the media and the public. some time, and need some There were problems comment from the mayor or from the beginning, however. CAO. If I asked a question When one media outlet during the “briefing”, I was referred to the sessions as letting the other outlets know by David Shanahan

what I was working on. Too many times, I noticed that, having asked about a story, I could see the other two media reps busy taking notes. No scoop for me! T h e m u n i c i p a l i t y ’s intention in setting up the sessions was “to provide the media an opportunity to ask questions directly to the Mayor and senior staff about issues facing Council, as well as other topics of interest or concern to the community”. The format may have suited the municipality, but they seemed to have forgotten that the media were not colleagues, but competitors. Our businesses depend on getting the stories first and getting the facts right. Sharing stories with the Advance, or even Juice FM, was not part of our plan. The municipality should have been aware of this competitive aspect, as, at one point, the representative for Juice FM tried to have the Times barred from the briefings, claiming we were

“not a real newspaper”! The sad thing was, the mayor and CAO took that seriously, although later discussions showed them the falseness of that accusation. That person is no longer working in the media. It did, however, underline the reality of the competition we faced. Again, according to the municipality, “there has been a steady decrease in the level of interest in 2017 and as a result, the Mayor has decided the media briefings will be discontinued”. This is a pity on many levels, but understandable. Even during the lasy months of the sessions, it was only our representative who was asking questions, but the basic flaw in the system continued. Mayor, staff and Councillors are still available for questions, when necessary, so the lines of communication are still open. We also appreciate very much the willingness of the Mayor and some members of Council to submit articles to the Times. The arrangement with them is that such articles will not be edited or amended in any way, unless there is a request for basic editing of punctuation, grammar, etc. No articles will be

Operation Christmas Child by Peter Ivay A huge “Thank-You!” to all those who are familiar with Operation Christmas Child and have packed shoe boxes full of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and clothing items to children in areas of the world affected by war, natural disaster and famine. Although simple gift-filled shoe boxes seems such a small thing, children are so surprised that someone would care enough to send them presents! Can you imagine a child in Canada who has never received a gift of any kind? This is the case in many locations where shoe boxes are sent. Samaritan’s Purse, a faith-based organization which oversees Operation Christmas Child, works with our government and other aid organizations in providing food, shelter, crisis intervention, clean water, medical support and sustainable livelihoods. Much of this work comes as a result of Operation Christmas Child! Details of these projects can be found at Samaritan’sPurse.ca.

In 2016, Canadians sent 664,525 gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than ten developing nations, with contents for children in the 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14 yearold age category. In Canada alone, there are 700 yearround volunteers who work with this project. Equally important are the trained overseas teams that distribute the gift-filled shoe boxes and follow up with children who receive shoe boxes. This year, if you wish to participate in Operation Christmas Child, you can pick up shoe boxes and brochures at: The Dollar Tree, The Municipal Centre, the Fire Department, KBC/ Rona, U-Haul, or any of the following churches: St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, North Grenville Community Church, Kemptville Christian Reformed Church, or Kemptville Pentecostal Church. It is very important to follow the directions on the brochure. Packed shoe boxes are inspected by Customs, and some items are not permitted. Select the age and gender of

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the recipient. Mark the labels. Attach the label to the box. (You may use plastic boxes). Carefully choose items from the list of acceptable gifts. Include a $10.00 cheque to cover shipping costs for each shoe box, or you can make one cheque for all the shoe boxes you are packing. Put two elastics around each box. Take your packed shoe boxes to any of the above “Drop-Off” locations before November 12, or take them to Kemptville Pentecostal Church during “National Collection Week”, November 12-18. There are so many wonderful stories on our website of children whose lives have been impacted by shoe box gifts. Please join us by packing shoe boxes and praying that once again God will make a difference in kids’ lives!

whose articles we publish. That is democracy for you. Everyone has a voice here, whether they agree with the editorial line, or not. In a municipal system that has no party politics, the media must play the role of the official opposition, as well as the cheerleaders when things go well. Let me, once again, offer space in the Times to Mayor Gordon, members of Council, Brian Carré and any of his staff who wish to speak directly to the people of North Grenville (and Merrickville-Wolford). As John Lennon said: “I want to tell you. My head is filled with things to say”. Feel free to say it here. It’s your local newspaper.

The Upper Canada District School Board will host an official opening on Thursday, October 26, 2017 for the new Kemptville Public School. Board staff, local dignitaries and project partners will gather for the afternoon ceremony to celebrate the new school and the positive impact it is having on the community. Construction on Kemptville Public School began in 2016 with a project budget of $13.3M provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The school officially welcomed students for the first time on September 5, 2017. Details of the official opening event are as follows: Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kemptville Public School, 224 County Road 44, Kemptville. Watch the ceremony live on UCTV at: https://livestream.com/uctv/KPS.

Operation impact results - Grenville County

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend from October 6 - 9, 2017, the Ontario Provincial Police [OPP] joined its policing partners for Operation Impact, a national road safety campaign that focuses on impaired driving, moving and seatbelt violations, distracted driving and speeding. This year, the Grenville County OPP worked hard to keep area roads safe. A total of 178 speeding charges, 2 stunt driving charges and 7 moving violation charges were laid. Additionally, 6 individuals were charges with impaired driving. Each year, thousands of people are killed in traffic crashes, and many more are seriously injured. Many of these tragic losses of life occur on long weekends and have a profound impact on thousands of families every year. Through Operation Impact, police services everywhere educate the public about the traffic-related risks they face in their communities and on our highways every day, and to help save lives. No matter what time of the year, the OPP would like to remind the public to keep our roads safe and to ensure that everybody on our roads makes it home. Passengers can take care of their own safety by speaking up when in a vehicle with a driver who endangers their safety and citizens can report dangerous driving by calling 9-1-1 when they see it happening.

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commented on by us in that issue (though we can, of course, comment in a later issue). It has been suggested by some that this rule was not followed at one time, but this is untrue. The arrangement has been kept by us at all times. One of the most important roles of the media is to promote communication between government and residents, and this the Times has always been eager to do. The ending of the Mayor’s Media Briefing is unfortunate, but, perhaps, inevitable. The format was wrong, from the media’s point of view. However, both Mayor Gordon and CAO Carré should be thanked for taking that initiative in the first place, and we hope something will be introduced to replace the sessions on Tuesday mornings. I know that members of staff and Council sometimes (?) disagree with what they read in the Times. Sometimes, I know, they get quite upset. But that, too, is inevitable, and we won’t always agree with the interpretation of facts and issues. I don’t always agree with some of the writers

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Requiem for a small town: the decline of Kemptville

by Woody Armour In the recent past, Kemptville had a small brickworks factory, a small pipe factory, a milk plant, a creamery, a maple syrup production unit, numerous cheese production sites, a cheese export business, and a popular agricultural college, and fair grounds. Today, we have none of these, they are all gone, as are the jobs. We do not even have exhibition grounds any more. However, we do have a fried chicken outlet, a couple of drive-thru car washes, some coffee shops, some new vinyl- housing sub divisions and a sewage plant that has overflowed, and, of course more debt. Tourists and travellers coming off the main Highway stop for a coffee, then just keep going, bypassing “Old Town Kemptville”, despite thousands of dollars of municipal advertising to promote “the Old Town”. This “by-passing” situation leads to an interesting observation. In an attempt to re-vitalize the downtown sector, a publicly funded “Community Improvement Program” has been

instituted. This program involves painting the exterior of certain buildings, and a few other cosmetic changes, with the expectation being that new businesses will rush into the area, given the attractions of the new paint and a temporary subsidized rent. And, of course, it is expected that the rural people, and tourists, will come to “Old Town Kemptville” to admire the new paint job. Where will they park? This is the equivalent of putting make-up on a corpse and expecting a resurrection. It will not work. In this case, the municipal council is treating the symptoms, and not the underlying problem. Given that the area needs more than the casual minimum wage jobs provided by the service industries, what is truly amazing is that this council ignores the largest industry in the area, one that brings about 200 to 300 people per day into the area during week-ends, and somewhat fewer during the week days. The equine industry purchases most of its inputs locally, and uses the local trades as needed. No other

the 40 million for the new sewage plant. This means the whole north-west quadrant plan is on indefinite hold, or cancelled. This whole concept as outlined in the STANTEC REPORT, and which the council accepted as policy last winter, and for which “public information” hearings were held in February of 2016, “the north west quadrant development plan” thus became matter of official policy objectives and goals. It is now a complete multi-million dollar failure as a program, due to the failure of funding. The over hyped “green and growing” program is now “brown and dead”. Indeed, the senior planning officer is no longer in office, the chief financial officer is no longer with us, and another financial officer has left. After spending large sums of money on this failed scheme, the council has no plans as to what to do next, yet they are still going to raise taxes. There is an alternative to the current situation of decay and decline. I leave you to your thoughts.

industry of comparable size achieves this, still, the council refuses to acknowledge this industry, nor any of the associated farming businesses. Ye t , d e s p i t e t h i s continuing decline of local industry, the council is very busy, motions are proposed, reports commissioned, and studies are done, surveys are instituted, taxes are raised, newspaper pictures are taken, but nothing truly useful for the community happens. If one visits council chambers, one finds lots of activity, nothing truly useful happens. So a choice must be made between more of the vinyl village development, or more of a vibrant community development where growth and jobs comes from within and not via speculators. Let us consider where this council has taken us. The mayor recently announced that the 30 million dollars in expected funding to build the Highway 43 expansion had been turned down for the third time. So, if the 30 million for the highway has been rejected, so has the 30 million for the new water treatment plant, as has

A rural community improvement plan by Deron Johnston The Community Improvement Plan [CIP] program was a tool developed by the provincial government to allow municipalities to focus on the maintenance, rehabilitation, development and redevelopment of targeted areas within their municipality. CIPs enable municipalities to provide grants and loans to stimulate private sector investment within these targeted areas. North Grenville currently has a CIP which is called the Façade, Landscape and Signage Grant Program. It started in 2014, in the Rideau Street and Sanders Street Triangle of Kemptville, with municipal council agreeing to invest $100,000 over five years. In 2017, the program expanded to Old Town (Downtown) Kemptville and increased in budget by $50,000. On average, the program has attracted two dollars worth of private investment for every dollar granted. The program must be applied f o r, w i t h a p p l i c a n t s needing to meet specific October 18, 2017

eligibility requirements. The Community Grants Committee makes the decision on who receives the grants, which match privately invested funds up to a maximum $5,000. There are a number of possible uses for a CIP program that North Grenville has yet to explore, and very diverse examples of CIPs are being used creatively across Ontario. For example, Norfolk County has used their CIP for agricultural economic development. Norfolk provides incentives for the conversion and reuse of existing agricultural buildings for new agricultural activities. Elgin County’s CIP provides incentives for agricultural uses related to existing farming operations, and to support their agri-tourism oriented activities. Wi t h t h e p o s s i b l e acquisition of the former Kemptville College looming, and the potential it represents in the fields of agriculture and agrifood, it makes sense to encourage rural economic development through the use of a Rural CIP that

the rural areas of North Grenville to contribute even further to the local economy. To be fair, they deserve the same opportunities that have already been given to some of the businesses in Kemptville.

targets the agricultural and agri-food sectors. A Rural CIP could grant or loan money for the following activities: - re-furbishing of existing buildings for production of agricultural and agri-food products; - upgrading (or creating new) roadside signage to make businesses easier to locate and identify; - building a simple roadside structure to allow the business to sell their products on their property; - allowing new and existing businesses to seek professional help to create marketing and business plans; - allowing businesses to professionally train new and existing employees; - purchasing new t e c h n o l o g y, c o m p u t e r equipment and software packages that aid in increased efficiency and increased production; - property tax relief to encourage the formation of new businesses or the expansion of existing ones. Developing a Rural CIP would be an important tool in helping businesses in

Paint & Pint Night October 25 – from 7:009:00 pm at the Kemptville Legion. Back by popular demand! Please join us for another popular Paint & Pint Night. A super fun filled evening of painting and hanging out with friends. No skill level necessary. Even if you have never held a paint brush you'll go home with a finished picture that you can be proud to hang on your wall. Sign-up sheet is in the club room. The first 15 people to sign-up at the branch will be accepted. Payment is $30 and is payable that night. All supplies will be provided except for the apron. Instructed by Gayle Holmes. 5

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, October 23 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND

October 21 & 22 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted, re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.

2017 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. New in 2017, the entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

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(Kemptville, ON.) - The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police Street Crime Unit has charged two local men with drug, liquor and weapon offences. On October 10, 2017 at approximately 4:45 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on County Road 20, North Grenville. As a result of the investigation police seized over 790 methamphetamine pills and a replica hand gun. A male, aged 32, of North Grenville is charged with: Possession of methamphetamine pills for the purpose of trafficking Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Having liquor in an open container in other than licenced premises, residence or private He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 17, 2017. A male, aged 36, of North Grenville is charged with: Possession of a methamphetamine pills for the purpose of trafficking Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order Unauthorized possession of a firearm Driving while under suspension

Driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available He remains in custody. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

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Free concert of traditional Canadian Folk music by Michael Whittaker As a celebration of Canada 150, Castle Minstrels will give a free concert of Canadian folk tunes with deep colonial roots, Sunday, October 26, at 2 pm at the Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion. The Merrickville and District Historical Society is sponsoring the afternoon entertainment by the string and woodwind troupe, an ensemble drawn from Brockville’s Fiddlers Plus. “After more than 50 years of monthly programs, society members and friends in the community have suggested we make some creative changes,” said Ann Martin, President of the Merrickville and District Historical Society. “With

the Sunday performance, we expect to attract more guests than our monthly Tuesday public speakers; besides, the last Tuesday of the month is Halloween.” The music with roots in Britain and France is known by many names, but was selected from the organization’s repertoire because the tunes are quite recognizable in the Canadian folk tradition. There will be a cash bar and finger foods. Cash donations will be accepted. The annual meeting and dinner for the Merrickville and District Historical Society is scheduled for Tues. Nov. 28, 2017. Guest speaker Laurie Carter will give a presentation about her books on artist Emily Carr.

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Merrickville-Wolford news meeting include the creation of a special Merrickville 225 newspaper, Merrickville 225 wines, to be sold at the local LCBO, a family snow sculpting contest in the winter, and the lighting of the Blockhouse and/or ruins. Both the newspaper and the special wines were created for Merrickville’s 200th anniversary, so there is some precedent for how it can be done. “We already have enough material for the 225th anniversary newspaper,” Patricia told council. As of right now, ideas are still floating around and no concrete plans have been made. Council will decide at a future meeting whether they will strike a committee of council for this project, or whether it will be communitydriven. “We are really looking forward to celebrating,” said Mayor David Nash.

by Hilary Thomson Preparations begin for Merrickville’s 225 Anniversary This year may have been a big year for the country, but next year Merrickville will be celebrating an even bigger birthday. 2018 is Merrickville’s 225th birthday, and plans are already in the works to make it a year-long celebration. At the council meeting on September 15, community member, Patricia McAinsh, made a presentation to council outlining some of the possible ways the Village could mark this significant milestone. Many of the proposed festivities will piggy back on events that are already happening in Merrickville, like Canada Day and Canal Fest. For example, Patricia suggested an ecumenical service be held for the founder of Merrickville, William Merrick, who is buried in the Collar Hill Cemetery, on Canada Day, and paddlemaking for the kids during Canal Fest. Other ideas that were brought up at the council

Possible insurance break for homeowners Homeowners in Merrickville-Wolford may be able to apply for a break on their home insurance due to their proximity to a dry hydrant. A dry hydrant is a six-inch pipe that is extended

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into a sustainable water source that is accessible all year round. “It is far enough underground that it does not freeze,” says Fire Chief, Mark Urquhart. Installing these hydrants throughout the municipality will reduce the turnaround time to get water to a fire scene, improving safety and lessening the risk of operator fatigue during long incidents. Over the past four years, the Merrickville Fire Department have been installing these hydrants throughout the municipality, at a cost of $4,000 per hydrant. There are currently hydrants at John Street in Merrickville, County Road 16 in Jasper, County Road 41 at County Road 15, and Pioneer Road at the Bridge. Mark says the plan is to continue to install one hydrant per year, subject to approval in the municipal budget. The next hydrant planned will be on the other side of the locks in Merrickville. Residents who live close to one of the current hydrants are encouraged to contact their insurance company to see if it will afford them a reduction in their insurance premiums. Strategic Planning Committee presents working plan The Strategic Planning Committee presented their proposed working plan to

council last Tuesday, based on the Municipality’s current strategic plan. The plan is the culmination of many volunteer hours and liaison between the committees of council. The group outlined some 65 initiatives to be carried out over the next eight years, all of which align with the four pillars of the strategic plan: promoting healthy living, building a progressive growing economy, protecting rural, natural and built environments, and ensuring efficient, effective services and civic engagement. The estimated cost of all the initiatives is $2 million. The plan is very ambitious, with $1.7 million to be spent within the first four years. The implementation of many of the projects relies heavily on volunteer hours and some funding from outside municipal coffers. Going forward, council will be looking at all the initiatives, figuring out which they will tackle in the coming years. “Our responsibility is to consider them and prioritize,” says Deputy Mayor, Anne Barr. “This is the right time to start taking these steps.” All projects and their estimated budgets are listed in a document in the council package of October 10, 2017, which can be found on the municipality’s website.

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Local man enters the Dragon’s Den supplement that acts to aid your brain function. P r o f e s s i o n a l l y, Matthew has spent six seasons in professional sports, which includes the Ottawa Senators, on various medical staff. His experience with treatment of athletes began in 2003 and has evolved today into his own practice in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Launching a business is no small task. No matter how big an idea you think you have, it still takes a lot of work and a ton of cash. Enter DRAGONS’ DEN, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of Canadian business moguls

October 26 is going to be a very exciting evening at Tracey and Joe Bennett’s home here in Kemptville. Their eldest son, Matthew Bennett, creator and founder of “Brain Evolve”, has been selected to appear in an upcoming episode of DRAGONS’ DEN, airing at 8 pm, October 26, on CBC Television. Matthew began the research and development for “Brain Evolve” in the autumn of 2009. Once the formula was complete, the patent process began and was completed in August 2015. The patent is completed, Health Canada Approved and NSF. Brain Evolve is a powdered

Literary Follies on the way by Pat Babin This year’s 15th Literary Follies, in celebration of Canada’s Sesquicentennial, focuses on Canadiana, with the spotlight on three wellknown guest authors and very special musicians. This event, sponsored by the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library, is scheduled for 1:30 pm, Sunday, October 22, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, at the Colonnade Mall, off Highway 43 in Kemptville. This whimsical blend of the musical and the literary is

free to the public along with parking. The dynamic life of John Buchan, Canada’s 15th Governor General, will be highlighted by William Galbraith. Through his literary genius, Buchan, first Baron Tweedsmuir, penned thrillers such as The ThirtyNine Steps. He worked tirelessly for Canadian unity and spent considerable time visiting Canada’s Far North. Dan Black’s book focuses on Canada’s boy soldiers at Vimy Ridge, an account of heroism and hardship. Victor Suthren surprises

who have the cash and the know-how to make it happen. They've all been there themselves, so pitchers better not enter the Den unprepared. It takes more than passion to convince these boardroom barons that an idea is worth their investment. The Dragons are ruthless and rightly so - it's their own personal money on the line. One of the most successful Canadian reality programs, DRAGONS' DEN reached nearly onequarter of all Canadians through the course of the 2016/17 season. In

addition to its success onair, DRAGONS’ DEN is also a hit online, boasting an active and engaged online community and averaging nearly 93,000 page views per week. Full episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content can be viewed at www.cbc. ca/dragonsden. Needless to say, his family is very proud and excited for Matthew and is looking forward to sharing this wonderful experience with our community.

and Louise Atchison will be sharing their rendition of songs from We’ll Meet Again. Simply fabulous!! Members of the organizing committee are Helen Bunn, Jeffrey Murray, Jude Levere, and Patrick Babin. Vivian Howe is in charge of the refreshments committee. For the second year in a row, Brewed Awakenings will provide free scrumptious coffee. Friends volunteers are handling the delicious pastries. Authors will have books available for purchase.

his audiences with his account of Capt. James Cook’s Canadian career; he is better known as a famous South Pacific explorer who claimed Australia for England. The musical portion of the program consists of, first, Justin Ralph. Travelling a line between country, folk, and bluegrass, this troubadour and his banjo paint tales, both dark and light, of a simpler time. His passionate performances have people taking notice across the Ottawa Valley. The Sing’n Seniors

Masons donate to KDH

John & Marian McMillan, Mary Boucher, Margaret Noremberg, Laila Jensen, Blaine and Ila McElheran, and Ann Langabeer. The Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 310 in Winchester, donated $1,200 towards the Kemptville District Hospital [KDH] this past week. The Order is a Masonic appendant body, open to both men and women, with Chapters all over the world who donate millions of dollars to various good causes every year. Laila Jensen, Worthy Matron, who lives in North Grenville, chose KDH to receive their Chapter’s October 18, 2017

donation this year. Mary Boucher, who is the Senior Manager of Community Engagement for the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, welcomed the donation. “Funds from this donation will be used towards our Compassionate Care Fund. This allows the Foundation to fund requests that are directly related to ensuring the patient experience is as comfortable and compassionate as

possible. Recent purchases include an EZ Turn Lift to assist nursing staff, a Recumbent bike for the Physio department, an iPad

for Alzheimer’s patients and New Mammography Robes for the Diagnostic Imaging department.”

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Kemptville & District Home Support – October is well underway, and the calendar is full of fun activities for Fall. Coming up in November is We’ll Meet Again, presented by the KDHSI Sing’n Seniors, Nov 10th & 12th at the Urbandale Arts Centre Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at the NG Municipal Centre, Brewed Awakenings, or here at KDHSI, located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. For more information about all activities or events, please give us a call at 613-258-3203. Let’s make KDHSI the place for active aging! Thursday October 19 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday October 20 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00-Noon Meditation 2:30-3:30 Monday October 23 Euchre 1:00 to 4:00 Tuesday October 24 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00

An enthusiastic group enjoyed the bus trip organized by Kemptville & District Home Support to see MosaïCanada 150/Gatineau 2017. It was a wonderful time walking through the magnificent and massive horticultural displays celebrating our country and history as Canadians. After enjoying the display, the group then headed off to lunch at Buffet Des Continents. For more information on programs offered, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203; or stop by the Centre at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Kemptville.

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Art Class with Gayle 10:00-12 noon Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon Create-a-Card with Tina 1:00-3:00 Wednesday October 25 Diners Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday October 26 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday October 27 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00 – 12 noon

The 2017 Kemptville Live Music Festival recently held a volunteer appreciation for folks who helped make this great event happen this summer. Over 260 volunteers helped the event happen this year and were aged anywhere from 13 to 83! Thank you for the great support of volunteers, for their tireless efforts, and genuine commitment to presenting a great event. It would not happen without you! You rocked it!

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The Big Oak Bee has learned that Sadie Flynn was released early this morning from Pugwash Federal Prison after serving six years for voluntary m a n s l a u g h t e r. T h e notorious Flynn killed her husband Gerry Flynn after a long night of arguing. At trial, Sadie pleaded not guilty to murder, testifying the rifle she had picked up fired accidentally when she tripped. The jurors found her guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter after evidence was introduced that the rifle fired twice. Sadie was denied early release on two occasions, the parole board ruling she showed no remorse for her actions and labeled her at high risk to reoffend. Her motto in the clink was, "never leave a job half done". Because she was so thorough, she was assigned to the kitchen. The prison inmates and staff claim they will mourn the loss of her moist muffins, fresh bagels and cheese croissants. Anonymous sources suggest Sadie is heading West, but the Bee has been unable to confirm this as we go to print

Kemptville Players Inc are presenting Norm Foster's play

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Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge wins heritage award

L-R: NCC Steering Committee representative Sandra Candow, Tom Beach of Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge, and Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Chair Doug Struthers The Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge were recognized last Friday at the Rideau Corridor Recognition Awards in Smiths Falls. The awards were

presented by the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Rideau Canal’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage

Site, and in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. The goal of the awards was to recognize, honour and promote good design, environmental stewardship, and economic development, through public and youth engagement, that serves to protect, enhance, promote, and celebrate the heritage value and sustainability of the Rideau Canal corridor. The Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge were given an award of merit in heritage conservation for their success in saving the Andrewsville Bridge from closure and installing a heritage plaque on site to recognize the bridge’s heritage and importance to

the history of the area. The bridge is one of the last remains of the village of Andrewsville, which was once an important centre of milling in the area. In the 1870s the village contained a wood carding mill and cloth dressing operation, a village store, a tavern/hotel and a blacksmith. A blacksmith, an essential element in the village economy in those days, manufactured agricultural implements, horse shoes, and made repairs on metalwork for residents. These numbered around 200, and a daily stage connected Andrewsville to both Kemptville and Merrickville. The current bridge was built in 1900 to replace the

original wooden structure and, to this day, it serves as an important crossing point of the Rideau Canal between Merrickville and Kemptville. But the bridge is much more than an important heritage artifact. Closure of the bridge would have added greatly to the pressures on the bridges at Merrickville and Burritt’s Rapids, and is an important crossing for emergency services, as well as local residents. Its value to heritage tourism on the World Heritage site that is the Rideau Canal makes a real economic contribution to the local economy. The work of the Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge has allowed the bridge to

Another song from “We’ll Meet Again”

One of the many amusing skits, songs and ditties in We’ll Meet Again, being performed by the “We’ll Meet Again” Cast and the Sing’n Seniors Choir on November 10 and 12, will be “The Lion and Albert”, by Marriott Edgar. Marriott Edgar, born George Marriott Edgar, 5 October 1880, in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, was a poet, scriptwriter and comedian best known for writing many of the monologues performed by Stanley Holloway, in the 1930’s and later, particularly the 'Albert' series. Edgar later

dropped the George from his name to make it more appealing to his audiences. Although born in Scotland, his original family roots were in Lancashire, England, hence the liberal usage of the northern dialect in his poems. Many of them contained historical connotations and, in this particular poem, the lion is named “Wallace”, after the first African lion bred in England, which lived from 1812 until 1838. Stanley Holloway’s renditions of these poems, avidly listened to on the radio in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, are

the first memories that John Baldwin, the performer of this show’s monologue of “The Lion and Albert”, can recall. “We’ll Meet Again” is being performed November 10 at 7:30 pm, and November 12 at 2 pm, at the Urbandale Arts Centre in Kemptville. All proceeds are going to Kemptville District Home Support Incorporated (KDHSI ). Tickets are $15.00 and are available at KDHSI 613-2583203, Brewed Awakenings and the Municipal Centre Office. We hope to see you all there.

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stay open, and a commitment from the County to spend up to $20,000 in repairs will make sure it stays a safe and reliable crossing. The plaque, which was unveiled in June, informs visitors of the history of the lost village of Andrewsville and the people who lived there. A bench was also placed overlooking the old dam structures, to allow people to stop and reflect about days gone by. The Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy was formed by Parks Canada and is a collection of representatives from First Nations, federal and provincial agencies, municipalities, NGOs, property owners, and others, working together to ensure a collective vision for the Rideau Corridor.

Ontario Public Library Week

October is Canadian Library Month! During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians' lives. In Ontario, we celebrate our public libraries during Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW), on October 15 to 21, 2017. The Friends of the Library encourage you to visit both the Kemptville and the Burritt’s Rapids public libraries during Ontario Library Week. A Visit Will Get You Thinking! October 15 to 21, 2017. Une visite: ca fait reflechir!

Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison

A New Season and a New Home for the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub The 2017-2018 season began on October 1st, 2017 with OFSC Trail Permits going on sale. Trail Permits are available online @ www.ofsc.on.ca – Identify KSK as your club to become a KSK member. Social Memberships are also available, if interested contact the club at kemptvillesnowmobile@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kemptvillesnowmobileklub/

October 21 – Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison. Elvis Presley (Garry Wesley) - multi-award-winning world champion Elvis impersonator from Wisconsin; and Roy Orbison (Ian Roy). Get your tickets early. Admission is $20 and tickets are available at the Kemptville Legion in advance or at Fast Eddie's Diner - 200 Sanders. Doors open at 7:30pm.

We have a new home thanks to the hard work of our KSK Building Committee, club volunteers and a special thanks to the following businesses that made donations and in-kind contributions to our building fund: Lockwood Bros. Construction Tensen Framing Rona/KBC Dan Turpin Satellite Truss Ltd. Lafarge Capital General Contracting Hoffman’s Harvex

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Roll out the welcome mat!

Fredrik Claesson – Ottawa Senators defenseman - is coming to town! The House of Lazarus [HOL] is hosting a sports merchandise sale, titled ‘For the Love of the Game,’ at the Joel Steele Community Centre in Winchester on November 3 and 4. Claesson, who played 33 regular-season games, and 14 more in the playoffs for the Sens last season, will be on site to sign autographs on Friday, November 3, at 6 pm. Don’t miss this chance to meet a local hockey hero. “We are absolutely thrilled that Fredrik Claesson is volunteering his time to help make our event a success,” said Jennifer Tenbult, HOL operations manager. “We could not be more grateful to him for contributing to this great cause.” Claesson will also be bringing a hockey stick signed by the whole team, which will be raffled off to raise funds for the HOL Food Bank and outreach programs, including

starting over kits for fire victims, and Naomi Resource Centre clients, and youth food programs, benefiting the Kemptville Youth Centre, Dundas Youth Centre, and nutrition programs in local schools. Sens tickets and a Sens basket will also be raffled off to raise funds. Raffle tickets - available during the event and at the HOL (2245 Simms Street, Mountain) - will be $2 each, or three for $5. The draw is set for December 21. “We are hoping this event will bring in considerable funds, so please tell your friends and family and help spread the word,” said JenniferTenbult. Thousands of brand new trademarked sports items, featuring teams from the NHL, NFL, MLB and NASCAR, will be available for purchase - all at significantly discounted prices. The ‘For the Love of the Game’ event will be a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for any sports lover

in your life just in time for Christmas! Come check out the incredible selection of hats, shirts, jerseys, lamps, baby clothes, touques, socks, picture frames, bags, steering wheel covers, posters, wallets, notepads, pens, pencils, freezer mugs, bottle holders, lanyards, decals, magnets, piggy banks, hoodies, ministicks, minigloves, night lights, bracelets, keychains, and many more collector’s items. There will be something for everyone! “We received a significant donation of brand new sports merchandise a few months ago and that’s where the idea for this event stems from,” explained Jennifer. “We are hoping to sell out of merchandise.” All proceeds from the sale of sports merchandise will also go towards the HOL Food Bank and outreach programs. Currently, over 100 local families access the food bank each month, and 40 per cent of clients are children. Cash, debit and credit will be accepted at the event and there will be no tax on any of the merchandise. The ‘For the Love of the Game’ event will kick off at 5 pm on November 3, and run until 9 pm. Doors open the following day, November 4, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Joel Steel Community Centre is located at 577 Main Street in Winchester.

Support for Girls Inc. Engineer IT! In 2017, almost 200 girls took part in Girls Inc. summer program opportunities in Brockville, Gananoque, Kemptville, Portland, and Prescott with registration targets being exceeded in all locations. Girls Inc. Engineer IT! DIY Summer Camp offered a unique “minds-on, handson” experience for girls ages 6-13, allowing them to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and challenge stereotypes around women in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Games, crafts, role play and discussions addressed topics including bullying, body image & selfesteem, physical activity and nutrition, and stress management. Girls Inc. believes that all girls deserve opportunities to be empowered and to grow up healthy, educated and independent. One of the ways we put this belief into action is by providing October 18, 2017

subsidies or scholarships to any girl in need. During the summer, 44% of participants received a subsidy, with more than $5,000 being granted to local girls to minimize barriers to their participation. Again this year, the Carolyn Sifton Foundation was a major sponsor of our summer STEM programming and subsidy program. Additional sponsors to our 2017 summer program included: Steel Style Garage in Gananoque, The Socialist Pig in Gananoque, and the Township of EdwardsburgCardinal. During camp, girls experienced ‘The Chocolate Conundrum’, someone had taken a bite of a chocolate bar and program participants had to find out who! Girls fingerprinted, took dental impressions, analyzed hair samples, and measured foot prints in order to solve the case. The activity concluded with a mock trial, where they

presented their evidence against the suspect. We know that exposure to math and science programming helps girls envision future educational and career opportunities, and that mentoring relationships with female role models can be life changing. Girls rave about the Girls Inc. experience, and many return year after year to live that feeling of belonging that is found at Girls Inc. Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold, through programs that promote education, leadership, sports, health, and self-esteem. Girls Inc. empowers girls aged 6-18 to be the best they can be, and to say “I can”.

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To consider the repeal and replacement of the Municipality of North Grenville’s current Official Plan. The purpose and effect of the public open house is to present the draft Official Plan to the public and provide an opportunity for the public to review and ask questions about the draft Official Plan. The purpose and effect of the public meeting is to present the draft Official Plan to the Committee of the Whole for their recommendation regarding adoption to Council and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Please note the Municipality of North Grenville originally planned to update its Official Plan through an amendment under Section 26(1) of the Planning Act. During the course of its review, it has become apparent that a repeal and replace is required. The work that had been completed from 2014 to present, including PlaceSpeak consultations, a special meeting of Council and staff attendance at community events has provided valuable information and refined the draft text and schedules as a result. FOR MORE INFORMATION about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact Phil Mosher, Planner II, via e-mail at pmosher@northgrenville.on.ca, by phone at 613-258-9569 x 118, in person at Municipality of North Grenville, Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, PO Box 130, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0. To obtain a copy of the Official Plan text and schedules navigate to the following website: https://www.northgrenville.ca/work/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-review. A KEY MAP is not provided with this notice as the Official Plan repeal and replace will affect all the lands within the Municipality of North Grenville. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE THIS 11th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017. PHILIP MOSHER PLANNER II

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Oct 19 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Barrhaven Fiddleheads. Oct 21 Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison impersonators. Get your tickets early. Admission is $20 and tickets are available at the Kemptville Legion in advance or at Fast Eddie's Diner - 200 Sanders. Doors open at 7:30pm. Oct 25 Paint & Pint Night, 7-9 pm, Kemptville Legion. Payment is $30 and is payable that night. All supplies will be provided except for the apron. Instructed by Gayle Holmes. Oct 28 Community Tupperware Event at the Kemptville Legion, 10-3 pm. Fundraiser with Navy League Cadets & Branch 212, Food donated by B & H. Food demonstrations, Door Prizes. Everyone Welcome. Oct 28 Flamenco Concert with Marta and Richard Moir, 7:30 pm at the Bishop's Mills Community Hall. Tickets $20 at the door or call 613-643-2033. Oct 28 Annual Beef Supper, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills 4:30-6:30 pm. Oct 29 Monthly Sunday Night Bingo Kemptville Legion. Bonanza at 6:30 – First 50 numbers, Regular games start at 7 pm. Guaranteed $400 Jackpot, total payout over $1,000. Refreshments will be available. Nov 4 Craft & Bake Sale. Open from 8-2 pm. All are welcome. Tables are $15.00, please contact Lorena Miller if interested in purchasing one at 613-258- 9065.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. New Horizon Club: Meetings held at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Fri Friendship Lunch held at St. John's United Church. Lunch is served at 11:30, donations accepted but not expected. Everyone welcome. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.

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24 World Curling Tour Women’s teams to rock Kemptville second time in the event’s 12-year history, fans will have the opportunity to see teams from seven Canadian provinces play in the same event – from Nova Scotia, teams skipped by Kristen MacDiarmid and Canadian Curling Hall of Fame member, and definitely a crowd favourite, Mary-Anne Arsenault; from Manitoba, Barb Spencer; from British Columbia, Sarah Daniels; and, from Ontario, Fall Classic 2014 Champion Cathy Auld, Danielle Inglis, Susan Froud, Katelyn Wasylkiw, Hollie Duncan, and Chrissy Cadorin. Four former members of the North Grenville Curling Club are playing in th is y ear ’s C las s ic - Barb Willemsen, Trish Scharf third and alternate Kim Brown on team Erin Morrissey, and Lauren Mann third for Ève Bélisle. Lauren also skipped the Quebec Provincial team at the 2014 Canadian Scotties. Come out to the club at 200 Reuben Crescent in Kemptville and enjoy our incredible small town hospitality. The North Grenville Curling Club is a converted hockey rink

Victoria Moiseeva Team - Russia. by Jim Dolan The North Grenville Curling Club [NGCC], in the heart of downtown Kemptville, is the place to be from November 2 to 5, if you want to see 24 World Curling Women’s teams compete for $20,000 in the Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic. Since its humble beginnings in 2006, the Women’s Fall Classic has become a World Curling Tour event and is the biggest women-only non-Grand Slam of Curling event in Canada east of Toronto.

T h i s y e a r ’s e v e n t features three teams from Europe – two young teams from Sweden skipped by Tora Sundberg, and Isabella Wranå, and the 2017 European Women’s Champions from Russia s k i p p e d b y Vi c t o r i a Moiseeva. Eight Ottawa area teams, skipped by Erin Morrissey, D a w n B u t l e r, H a i l e y Armstrong, Barb Willemsen, Sierra Sutherland, Emma Wallingford, Erin Macaulay, and Sarah Fletcher, would love to claim the first prize cheque of $6,000 and hoist

the Fall Classic Trophy come Sunday afternoon. They will face stiff competition from a field that includes teams skipped by current Scotties Provincial Champions, Ève Bélisle from Quebec, Stacie Curtis (Devereau) from Newfoundland and L a b r a d o r, a n d R o b y n MacPhee from Prince Edward Island. MacPhee is the Fall Classic’s defending champion. To say that provincial pride will be at stake at this year ’s event is an understatement. For the

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so fans have the unique opportunity to offer a little extra vocal support to their favourite teams by watching the games from the stands. Don’t be afraid to wave a provincial or country flag or two. Visit the Classic website at www.classic.ovca.com for all draw times and opening game match-ups. Admission is $15 for an event pass, or $10 per day. Persons aged 17 and under are admitted free. Games run all day on Thursday starting at 9:15 am, and Friday starting at 8:45 am. On Saturday, games are at 9 am, 11:30 am, 4 pm and 7 pm. The quarter-finals, semifinals and Championship

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Miss saluting our fans....keep the faith we will be back by the sportsguy The boys of Winter engaged in two away games on Monday, October 9, in Rockland, and Friday, October 13, on Navan home ice. Opening the first with two PP for Rockland, the PPK of Kemptville shutdown the attack. 73's drew first blood at 12:18, when Liam Hunter would ram it home for his 3rd of the season from Thousand with Conley. Nationals countered at 15:21; Jurgeneit and Brisebois assisted Dana Engram to tie it up, as the 73's outshot Nationals by October 18, 2017

9-6. Second stanza: both squads went end to end, with Kemptville capitalizing for the tie breaker at 8:18, as McGrath and Jefferies gave Alec Taillon his 6th goal of the year to end the session with Nationals up by one SOG 9-8. Both stoppers, Nick Bond for 73's and Sean Storr for the Nationals, kept the game honest. Last twenty, Rockland turned up the heat, as they tied it at 14:52 with man advantage, Cole Lavoie with helpers by Brennan and Graham. Tie breaker from Aidan Graham, assisted by

Brennan and Leblanc, to put Rockland on the board 3-2. 73's pulled Bond at 18:34 for extra attacker to force OT without success, as they recorded sin-bin time at 19:13 to take away advantage. Lavoie tape on tape so Connor Beatty could cap it off with EN to award Rockland comeback win 4-2. Nationals outgunned 73's by 12 to 6, as Kemptville went into defensive mode and the opposition stepped on the gas. Friday night's contest was against Navan Grads in their school-yard, as the Grads struck first at 5:05,

when Will Murray, with helpers from McPherson and Besner, to beat Peter Brooks. Then again, at 11:59, Navans' Michael Locatelli, after being setup by Murray and Reynolds, to make it 2 to zip. Kemptville launch comeback when Kirkby, with Fry, found line-mate Neal Samanski to drive it by Seth Carter at 19:25 to bring them within one. Penalty free first, with 73's posting 12-9 SOG. Grads and 73's tied at 15 SOG, as Navan spent some time on the slab with Kemptville taking advantage at 13:56, when Alec Taillon,

assisted by Beaton with Rowe, to give him a PPG and 7th goal of the season. Final chapter, with tied game, with possibility of OT, was spoiled at 0:57 as Meikle, with Murray, forced a play to Michael Locatelli 2nd marker of the game to gave them 3 to 2 win. Positives for Kemptville 73's : no sin-bin time, starting move puck quicker, stronger faster transition, louder onice communication Come on out to their next home game to show your support and experience Hockey with EDGE.

game are at 9 am, 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm on Sunday. To show our appreciation for all the support we have received from sponsors, volunteers, and the great members of the North Grenville Curling Club and our community over the last 11 years, we invite you to join the Fall Classic fans and curlers at Friday’s Rock the Classic Pub Night starting at 8:30 pm. The night features some great finger foods and a live band. Admission to the Rock the Classic Night will be free to fans and public arriving at the club after 6 pm.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The North Grenville Art Guild has reorganized under the direction of Kemptville resident, Reinder Kuntz, owner of RedTrillium Fine Art, starting with a nucleus of 10 artists. The guild would like to invite all painters, potters, ceramic artists, mixed media artists, sculptors and photographers to our kick off event. This will take place on Saturday, October 28th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the previous location of the Homestead Gallery, 868 Country Road 44, south of Kemptville. Refreshments will be on hand. To RSVP and/or for more information, please email NGArtsGuild@ gmail.com.

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by Hilary Thomson A new artist has arisen on the North Grenville music scene and he’s letting his country roots show in his first solo album. Justin Ralph comes from a very diverse musical background. Although he is a local boy, born and raised in Oxford Mills, he moved to Toronto to pursue a career in acting and music. He began singing at the age of 17, with the intention of getting into musical theatre; but his instructor pushed him in a very different direction and he fell into the world of

opera. For ten years, he had a successful career as a tenor in Toronto, performing in both traditional and non-traditional opera productions. “The last contract I had was with a show where we interacted with the audience,” he says. Justin says that, after spending a decade in Toronto, he knew he was ready to let his career in opera wind down and get back to his rural roots. He and his then-pregnant wife bought a century-old farmhouse in Oxford Station and moved back east to be closer to both their families. Although life as an opera singer treated him well, Justin says his heart was never

truly in it. “I even wore my black cowboy boots with my tuxedo,” he remembers. As a musician, you make certain sacrifices and he knew that, if he was going to make those sacrifices, he wanted to be making music he loved. “I’ve always loved folk music,” Justin says, sporting a Johnny Cash t-shirt, paying homage to one of his favourite artists. Justin describes his debut EP, By the Old Railroad, as folk/country music, and it includes three original songs that were inspired by his newborn son and the area that surrounds him in Oxford Station. His goal was to write songs about the area, similar to what people would have written 100 years ago, while still letting himself be influenced by his operatic career. “People underestimate folk and county music,” Justin says. “I tried to keep my vocal range in the songs.” It seems like Justin is finally at home in his music, which evokes open fields, blue jeans, plaid shirts, and cowboy boots. “How I live my life has gone into my music,” he says.

Justin’s focus for the time being is getting his music out there and building an audience. He played several times at the Kemptville Farmers Market this summer, which he says was an awesome experience. “We left with a lot of free food,”

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more young children like Alyssa – a young girl from the southwest of Mexico who received her first pair of glasses last year thanks to a child eye health project that is funded in part by Optometry Giving Sight. In her words: “Everything that was wrong is now in the past. Nothing can stop me now!” As part of its support for Our Children’s Vision, Optometry Giving Sight will fund projects that give sight and hope to more than 1

Music, Spotify, and through his website, www.justinralph. com. CDs are also available and will be on sale at all his shows.

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Local optometrist, Dr. C.L. Eamon, is taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge to help raise funds for people in underserved communities who are needlessly blind or vision impaired simply because they can’t access an eye exam and glasses. The Challenge will run throughout October – with World Sight Day being celebrated on Thursday October 12. This year’s campaign will help to raise funds for

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million children in 2017. glasses where needed. Those “It’s sobering to be exams are often performed r e m i n d e d t h a t , s e v e n by optometrists who have hundred years after glasses been educated in Schools were invented, there are of Optometry that are also still children in the world funded by Optometry Giving suffering from severe vision Sight.” loss,” said Dr. Eamon. “This In some countries, it can not only creates frustration cost as little as $5 to provide and learning difficulties access to vision care for a for the children affected, child in need. An intervention but can impact their future such as this can literally productivity and earning transform a life. potential. To learn more or make “This year I will be a tax deductible donation, donating eye exams for a please visit www.givingsight. day and having a celebration org. at the office. It’s a great way Dr. Eamon’s office is to remind our patients of the located at 212 Van Buren importance of good vision. Street, Kemptville. They are delighted to learn Optometry Giving Sight that we are helping to fund is the only global fundraising projects that ensure that school initiative that specifically children in underserved targets the prevention of communities have their eyes blindness and impaired vision examined and are given due to uncorrected refractive 16

error (URE) – simply the need for an eye examination and glasses. It was established in 2003 by the Brien Holden Vision Institute, World Council of Optometry, and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness as a means of mobilizing support from the global eye care profession and industry to help eliminate the backlog of people who are needlessly blind or vision impaired – currently estimated at more than 600 million worldwide. It is a registered charity in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, and Italy. In addition to projects that train people in developing countries to become degree and diploma qualified Optometrists, Optometry Giving Sight funds projects that increase access to vision

care for children. Here’s how donations can help in developing countries: In addition to projects that train people in developing countries to become degree and diploma qualified Optometrists, Optometry Giving Sight funds projects that increase access to vision care for children. Here’s how donations can help in developing countries: $250 can screen and provide access to vision correction where needed for 50 children; $500 can help train teachers to conduct visual acuity tests in the classroom; $1,000 can provide access to vision screening and referrals for a whole school; and $1,500 can help governments develop policies that prescribe eye health programs in all schools. www.ngtimes.ca