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Oct. 9, 2013

Share a meal in support of the Food Bank

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by Bruce Enloe Who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?

Every year since our first, the Branch has offered a free Thanksgiving lunch as a fundraiser for the local Salvation Army Food Bank... Opening the doors to all and giving time and a hearty family style turkey dinner to any who may want it, need it, or who may just want to sit and enjoy the spirit of Canada’s, and possibly the world’s most generous community. This year's dinner is coming

up fast on Sunday, October 13 from 11-4 pm...

The event is 'pay what you can, pay with a can', meaning that you can eat free, donate a few bucks to the food bank, or bring in some non-perishables to help stock the food bank shelves.

The annual tradition was started by A.J. and Jessie from Amanda’s Slip, which operated in the Branch location for seven years until the Branch opened in 2006. Over the years, hundreds of meals have been shared, thousands of dollars have been

raised and dozens of pantries have been stocked.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this Kemptville tradition.

Laura Beach will be coordinating the stage this year for some Thanksgiving live musical entertainment and the food and labour are also usually donated by members of the Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers' Market (food) and other community groups or individuals (labour) that like to pitch in...

If you are interested in being a part of this year's event by donating food or

time, please drop us a line and let us know how you'd like to help (613-2583737). This is always a great event and goes firmly in the 'why we do what we do' column every year....

It's really our favourite way to say thanks to our community being such a great place to be... Come be a part of it!

Please note: the event is first come, first served.

Seating is community style and no reservations are being accepted. Take-out for those who can’t make it to the Branch will be available again this year.

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Book Fair celebrates 10th Anniversary

Peter Rothenburge, Eva Francoeur, Jean Kilfoyle, Jeffrey Murray, Susan Hunt, Sylvia Vezina, Mike Veilleux and John Brauneiser Last Saturday, approximately twenty volunteers participated in what was supposed to be the last drop-off and sorting day for the North Grenville Book Fair, scheduled for October 18, 19, 2013, at the Ferguson forest Centre. Because of the heavy traffic, the organizers decided to add another sorting day on Tuesday. Book donations are the largest ever which means that book lovers will have a field day. The romance section, one of the largest and most popular, will be staffed by Fran Thompson and Jean Kilfoyle again this year.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the book fair, the organizers are inviting the public to a cake-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 18, 10 am at the Ferguson Forest Centre.

Old Town Kemptville businesses hosting appreciation BBQ The beleaguered businesses of Old Town Kemptville are definitely survivors. They've battled road closures, construction projects and ever-shifting detours since April and won't see County Road 44 to the south open until after Christmas.

Even under siege, they remain grateful, however, especially to their loyal customers who made the effort to overcome the various obstacles placed in their way in order to shop downtown throughout the summer and fall. As the Thanksgiving weekend approaches, the Old Town Kemptville BIA is expressing its appreciation with a free BBQ for their customers on Thursday, October 10 in Rotary Park (corner of Clothier and Prescott) from noon to 2 pm. Come out and enjoy a free lunch with resilient merchants of Old Town.

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Is there a connection between praise and behavior?

There are several benefits to praising your child. Praise is linked to an increase in positive behavior, self-esteem, and confidence in children.

Praise also increases intrinsic motivation, which is the desire to participate in an activity solely for the pleasure of participating. This means less struggling with your child to get their homework from school and Kumon completed.

There are many ways to use praise and each child will respond differently to each technique.

Here are our top three tips when giving praise: 1. Use descriptive praise instead of nondescriptive praise. “Very neat handwriting,” is an example of descriptive praise. “Good job” or “Keep up the good work,” are examples of non-descriptive praise.

Descriptive praise com-

pliments your child’s behavior while non-descriptive praise is more of a general compliment.

2. Differentiate between praise and encouragement. What is the difference between the two?

Encouragement is a form of praise while not all praise is encouragement.

Praise focuses on behavior while encouragement focuses on the effort put forth. “You have worked very hard on this math packet,” or “Let me see how fast you can complete your math packet,” are examples of encouragement.

This type of reinforcement motivates your child to continue to try hard in the future. The emphasis is placed on the effort not the result.

3. Provide the just right amount of praise. Overpraising a child can sometimes be more harmful than helpful. When praise isn’t given, it can be in-

terpreted by your child as doing a poor job. One way to avoid this dependency is to praise your child early for positive behavior, like starting his or her Kumon homework without being told. When your child begins to show the desired behavior more frequently, you can praise less often for it.

Practice these techniques at home, and watch as your child’s self-es-

teem and independence increase.

What type of praise have you used with your own children?

The Kumon Program encourages parents to praise their child daily.

Nelson Groening is a Certified Kumon Instructor.

To learn more about the Kumon Math and Reading Program in Kemptville, please call him at 613258-4924.

A unique method with benefits for today, and for life.

At Kumon, we personalize our math and reading programs to fit the skill level of each child.

That way, children at all levels can grasp any concept on their own and take full ownership of their success.

With success comes confidence that can last a lifetime.

That’s learning for the long run.

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The World of Women Show lived up to its name: WOW! As promised the World of Women show was a day just for the women. Girlfriends, sisters and moms all had a wonderful time exploring, refreshing and connecting. Wonderful displays by all the vendors kept the women in awe of what was being offered. The fashion shows were top of the line and the speakers kept their attendees in silenced awe or splitting their side with laughter.

Industry experts and special presentation by Sue McGarvie of “Sex with Sue”, Joanne Gauthier, Equus Wisdom Ranch, Dr. Ferrukh Faruqui, The Cosmetic Vein Clinic and Elaine Sosnkowski, “The Emotion Code”, were truly were amazing.

There are still raffle prizes that haven’t been claimed so if you recognize any of these numbers please stop in at Louise & Company on Hwy 43 to collect your prize. All of the prizes were provided by the vendors.

293008, 293012, 293019,293029, 293032,

293034,293035, 293038, 293044, 293051, 293058, 293065, 293068, 293021, 293057, 293028,293040 The show took place at the North Grenville Municipal Center and ran from 2 pm until 10pm. It was put on by Kemptville Women in Business, an organization dedicated to empowering and connecting women entrepreneurs in the Kemptville area. KWIB is committed to creating and sustaining a local group of female business professionals who meet on a regular basis to collaborate in business development opportunities and form essential connections to help them progress and succeed.

For more information on the WOW show: http://www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com/ wow-world-of-women or contact Julia O’Grady 613223-5933 For more information on KWIB or to arrange an interview: Samantha Rivet-Stevenson at 613-258-4877

Ready, Set, Launch

by Anne Walsh How far do you drive when you need support?

As of October 15, you can choose to stay in Kemptville. I am so proud and excited to share the official launch of my business; Art & Soul. I offer art therapy services to families in transition. The word transition can represent divorce, illness, career changes, parenthood, empty nesters, caregivers and people impacted by P.T.S.D., just to name a few.

I am a qualified therapist, art therapist and trauma counsellor. I work in a rural setting which is private and serene.

There is a waiting room for clients who need to take their children with them or for individuals who are driven to their sessions by a spouse, friend or family member.

Sessions last one hour. I leave 30 minutes between appointments to protect clients’ confidentiality and to allow for some flexibility. Our time together can include a mix of verbal therapy, creativity and relaxation. You do not need to be artistic to participate in art therapy. The art is one of many tools to express yourself, develop awareness and problem solve. Some Oct. 9, 2013

of the mediums we might explore include: writing, collage, storytelling, guided imagery, painting, drawing and sculpting.

On October 24 and October 31, I will be offering 20 minute, sample, individual art therapy sessions for $20 from 10-3 pm and 5-8pm. This is a way for people on a budget or, individuals who are curious about this approach, to try my services. Please email artnsoul@ripnet.com or call me at (613) 863-7685 to reserve a time slot.

Join me on October 29 at 6:30 pm for my first ever Divorce Diva workshop. This is an opportunity for women to connect with others who are going through this transition. On November 4, you are invited to the Partners of People with P.T.S.D. workshop at 6:30pm.

The intention of these workshop is for participants to experience self-expression and mutual support while sharing tips and resources.

You must register via e-mail.

Cost: $40 I would like to thank the individuals who have helped me get to this point.

There would be no space for my business were it not for my husband’s vision, hard

United Way spaghetti supper Attention all spaghetti lovers! On Saturday, October 26, United Way Leeds & Grenville will be hosting their second annual Spaghettifest dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Grenville District High School.

Thanks to the hard work and help of United Way and member agencies such as the Kemptville Youth Centre, North Grenville Accessible Transportation, Tri-County Dental Coalition and Kemptville and District Home Support Inc., this event is going to be one that you don’t want to miss.

Similar to last year, this year’s Spaghettifest will include a pasta sauce competition, a cake raffle and a silent auction. For the pasta sauce competition, amateur and professional cooks from the Leeds & Grenville area will be competing to make the ultimate pasta sauce which will be judged by local celebrities. In addition, the cake raffle will have a variety of delicious cakes and cupcakes made by local independent bakers

and bakeries for diners to take home and enjoy.

Dinner includes salad, spaghetti with the sauce of your choice, drinks and dessert. Tickets are $15 per person or $40 for a family of 4 and can be purchased at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Tickets will also be sold every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at your local community grocer, B&H. Local talented hockey players from the Kemptville 73’s will also be joining in on the fun and serving guests; don’t miss the opportunity to meet future NHL players.

Gather with friends and family and come enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner while supporting local agencies. One in three residents living in Leeds and Grenville are supported throughout the year by your United Way, so come out and show your appreciation. All proceeds raised at Spaghettifest will go to United Way Leeds and Grenville.

work and support. Thank you Vincent! My mother has contributed in her own way by remaining optimistic and watching my beautiful girls so I could focus on the tasks at hand. Many thanks to Laura and Jamie from Rusty Nail Designs in Merrickville for the amazing palette sculpture they created. I am grateful to Maggie Boyer and David Shanahan at the North Grenville Times for the exposure and contacts they provided during my work at their paper. A big thank you to Meredith Luce from Luce Designs for illustrating my deck of art therapy cards for women in transition. Her talent and professionalism have helped me move forward on this project. I will never forget Norah, our neighbor, who came to help us work on the exterior of my building on a bitterly cold day. She stayed until we were done and was a tremendous help! We could not have finished this project without Craig Pollard, from A Fitter Me in Kemptville.

Craig loaned us his trailer and power tools on many occasions. Heather Childs from Geronimos listened to my plans and frustrations for over a year, even when I started repeating myself.

Classic Graphics for their efficient and professional work.

They took on more creative work while I was volunteering my time in schools last year. Thank you everyone!

I will be busy over the coming months developing partnerships with local organizations to see how my services can benefit the residents of North Grenville.

I look forward to serving our community.

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Time to work together

by David Shanahan It has always been our contention at this newspaper that North Grenville has one of the most energetic and generous volunteers populations you will find anywhere in the country. For almost nine years, this newspaper and its predecessor, the North Grenville Community Newsletter, has covered the work of the voluntary sector, as the people of North Grenville have turned out in amazing numbers and with great consistency, to help out and make this a great place to live. In fact, this paper started off as a monthly newsletter back in 2005 precisely because the voluntary sector in North Grenville needed a voice and a means of communicating with the wider community.

Volunteers come in many varieties and serve many causes. They can be found in the hospital, helping in the food banks, standing by the kettles around Christmas Time on behalf of the Salvation Army. They are also

the lifeblood of the arts and culture in our community, running historical societies, horticultural societies and the many service clubs.

They are on the Municipal Heritage Committee, the Library Board, Police Services Board, and so on. They are, in fact, everywhere.

But, and this is something common to all communities, these volunteers are, generally speaking, an aging and dwindling group. In North Grenville we find a great deal of overlap between organizations as many of the volunteers work with two, three or more separate groups. The implications are troubling. First of all, of course, it means that places like the Food Banks are still active. Sadly, they are even more needed now than ever, and this should be a healthy reminder that not everyone in North Grenville is benefitting from our boasted growth.

The longer term issues are ones that need to be addressed too. The general population of the Municipality

is expected to almost double over the next decade or so. It is essential that these new arrivals are drawn into the life of the community, otherwise we will end up as a dormitory town of Ottawa, supplying commuting workers who only sleep here. What better way to introduce newcomers to the community than through the voluntary outlets which we have here. How do we get these young families involved?

Another issue posed by the changes we see taking place in North Grenville is the increasing competition among the volunteer groups for members and funds. For a few years, it was the Kemptville District Hospital that seemed to attract most of the fundraising dollars available. Then the focus shifted and now it seems it is the Kemptville Youth Centre that is the cause du jour. This is not at all to suggest that these causes are unworthy. The KYC in particular has had to fight long and hard to get to where they are now, and noone will deny the reality of the need they meet for young people in North Grenville.

So, what can be done?

It seems to me that there is a limited amount of money and a small number of people available to cover so many needs. I think everyone involved in the voluntary sector has seen this for themselves. The obvious answer must be that we must pool our resources, somehow, and work together to make our work more efficient and more effective. The situations faced by seniors, for example, could be alleviated by young people from KYC helping to get shopping in, rake leaves, shovel snow, etc. The competition for fund raising revenue might be helped by various groups putting on events together and sharing both costs and profits.

If we can find ways in which complementary cooperation can be achieved, then we can make the most of the limited number of weekends and nights available for our many events and activities.

Can artists, crafters and musicians work with the Food Banks, or the various Friends (of the Library, or the Ferguson Forest Centre) to put

Another County Road 18 mystery solved Regular travellers along the Kemptville-Oxford Mills road, officially known as CR18, have enjoyed a variety of strange occurances over the past year. First it was the repaving that was undertaken by the United Counties, and which seemed to take an oddly long time. But then it was explained that this was an experimental road surfacing project, and it was initially laid down incorrectly. So, the surface was finally down and a very smooth road it was, especially compared to the section between Oxford Mills and Bishop’s Mills.

Then there appeared strange markings along the side of the newly laid pavement. Exactly every kilometer along the way, going in both directions, a series of rectangular impressions were set in groups of four or five.

They were noticeable especially if your tires hit

them. They were rather like the rumble speed strips along the side of the 416 that warn you if you’re getting off the road. These, it was learned through the good offices of Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works for North Grenville, were part of a quality control procedure to analyse the wear and tear on the new surface.

But the most recent example of odd activity on CR18 took place recently, when travellers found the entire road between Kemptville and Oxford Mills covered with sand, and signs set up reducing the speed limit to 40 kph, and warning of slippery road surfaces.

The sight of road for teh entire distance between the two urban areas completely covered with a thick layer of sand was confusing and rather odd.

Within a day or two, the sand was gone again,

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as mysteriously as it had appeared. This was a real puzzle. Why would anyone cover the road with a thick layer of sand?

The answer, of course, came once again through the research and expertise of Karen Dunlop. She inquired on our behalf, and discovered that the sand was, once again, part of the experimental new road surfacing. Karen explained that the Counties had used the sand as a protective shield for an application of a substance called Reclamite. “They have applied reclamite to the pavement as a preservative,” said Karen. “The sand is placed until the solution sets and then all the sand is removed, swept and the sand is reused on the next road. The process is applied by Superior Road Products.”

Reclamite is used to preserve the pavement and extend its life. It seals

the pavement against intrusion of air and water, thereby slowing oxidation, preventing stripping and raveling and protects the pavement in-depth. It is effective for extending the life of newly constructed pavement, such as that on CR18. Normal treatment can provide 5-7 years additional service life. Thus, the combination of the experimental pavement and the application of reclamite will make road surfacing more economical in the long run, and cut down on the number of times roads need to become objects of driver frustration and delay. Another CR18 mystery solved.

But now we await eagerly for the next mystery to be thrown our way.

After all, after strange markings in the road surface, and then an overnight desert scene, what could possibly come next?

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There are so many possibilities, especially given the energy, imagination and enthusiasm which is the hallmark of our volunteers.

Perhaps we could have a volunteer version of the Strategic Plan? Would it be worthwhile to have representatives from all the groups involved meet together, perhaps at the Library meeting room, to brainstorm about these things and how we can work together. We face a collective future that will

see a revolution in how we live together. More people, more roads, more cars, more urbanisation will also mean more isolation and more need left unknown and unaddressed, unless we can gear ourselves to deal with those issues together. It is time for turf concerns to cease, for individual groups to stop watching out for their own interests, and to open up and reach out to others who care as much about the community and the people and vision with which we share it. Any takers?

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To our elected officials: As a relatively new resident to North Grenville (since 2009, via Orleans and Ottawa), it has come to my attention that while the town of Kemptville and the municipality is poised for growth it is currently lacking in recreational facilities to support the growing community around it. I believe that the addition of a splash pad will offer parents and families who are making the decision to move from the nearby city an additional reason to choose our community.

As a small business owner (Oxford Soapworks) and a parent with a young child, I am invested in seeing the area grow and prosper economically and socially.

A splash pad would have a reasonable return on investment compared to other recreational infrastructure projects. The ease for parents and caregivers to access the facilities, the lack of a need to staff a splash pad with lifeguards (schedules, etc), and the accessibility for those in the community who have mobility issues all work in favour of the splash pad concept.

I hope that the community is forward thinking enough to implement the splash pad concept in order to attract new residents and ultimately businesses.

Kemptville offers so many benefits, this can only add to the appeal.

Best regards, Sarah Houlihan

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MPP CLark named Ontario PC critic for Community Safety & correctional services Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is welcoming his new role as Ontario PC Critic for Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Clark’s position in PC Leader Tim Hudak’s shadow cabinet was announced Monday, September 30 at Queen’s Park. The MPP, who was Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing since 2011, will also retain his role as Deputy House Leader for the Official Opposition.

“I’m excited to be given this new responsibility,” said Clark. “I have the utmost respect for the work our police officers, firefighters, correctional services staff and all emergency services personnel perform every day

Pioneer Era Schools 1823-1905

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by Doug MacDonald 2013 marks the 190th anniversary of the first school in North Grenville, a one room log school house in Clothier’s Mill at the corner of what is now Prescott and Reuben Streets Just 50 years ago in September 1963, all the remaining one room schools built in Oxford-on-Rideau and South Gower between 1823 and 1905, began a final year. In June of 1964, they were closed to all but memories As a tribute to all the pioneering families, the school children, teachers and trustees

of these schools, plus a dozen others that had been abandoned earlier in the 19th and 20th centuries, the North Grenville Historical Society and the North Grenville Photography Club is mounting a Photography Exhibit, “Pioneer Era Schools 1823-1905".

Photographs, primarily archival, plus archival maps and documents will look back 190 years. Help the North Grenville Historical Society Archives take you back in time. For, long before digital cameras, school children were “snapping” pictures to capture memories, thus recording fun events – school concerts, sports

events, school picnics, happy times with a best friend or with pals. Talk to old friends, parents or grandparents, to anyone who attended the one room schools in the first half of the 20th century. Check photo albums, shoe boxes, attic trunks, seek out favourite nostalgic photos. Let the NGHS Archives borrow these now historic pictures for the Exhibit.

The Exhibit will be presented at Geronimo’s, 146 Prescott Street, a short block south from the site of the 1823 log school house. Details on the opening of the exhibit will appear in this newspaper in the near future.

by Ann Newton On Wednesday, October 9, the guest speaker for the North Grenville Historical Society will be author Anne Raina, a native of Kemptville, who now lives in Ottawa. She will be speaking about her book, Clara’s Rib, co-authored with her sister Clara Raina Flannigan.

Anne’s presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., members and guests are welcome at 15 Water Street at 7:00 for coffee and treats.

Clara’s Rib is the true story of a young girl growing up in a tuberculosis hospital. Clara entered the Royal Ottawa Sanatorium in 1939 at age 12 and was discharged for the final time in 1952, just after turning 26 Oct. 9, 2013

of Ontarians.”

In his new critic’s role, Clark stressed he will continue to advocate for a female secure treatment unit to be established in Brockville to treat the growing number of mentally ill women in Ontario’s jails.

“Getting these women the help they need is an urgent issue and we need to see some immediate action from Minister Meilleur,” said Clark. “Working with our community partners, I’m going to continue urging the minister to expand upon the expertise we have in place at the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre in Brockville by establishing a Female Secure Treatment Unit here.”

MPP Clark holds forum on poverty reduction

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is holding a forum this month to give area residents an opportunity to have their voices heard as part of the provincial government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.

Clark has teamed up with the United Way of Leeds and Grenville, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, who will facilitate the discussion.

“I was disappointed the government, as part of its provincewide consultations, did not select LeedsGrenville for a meeting,” said Clark. “It’s essential A very special invitation that voices from rural and is extended to British Home small urban areas of the Children and their relatives or province like our riding are friends. A separate table will be set up to display memorabilia or treasures that you may wish to share with members and friends of the North Grenville Historical Society. For details, please contact Ann at 613-258-4344

Upcoming speakers at the NGHS: a TB story and British Home Children years of age. When Clara left the San for the last time, one of her own ribs was packed in her suitcase. Anne will also talk about how she came to an understanding of this disease that ravaged her family.

Next month, Lorraine Reoch, U.E. will be speaking at the November 13, 2013 public meeting of the North Grenville Historical Society. Lorraine’s presentation, entitled “From Scotland to Canada” is a true story about four family members who were left orphans after the death of both parents within a two-week period. Although Ms. Reoch’s presentation will not start until 7:30 p.m., members and guests may join us at 15 Water Street at 7:00 for coffee and treats. All are welcome – old friends and new.

on behalf of Ontarians.”

Clark said he is looking forward to meeting with key stakeholders in the sector to discuss a wide range of issues. He will attend his first public event as critic on October 1 when he will be proud to represent the Official Opposition at the Ontario Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Service near Queen’s Park in Toronto.

“The ministry’s responsibility ranges from policing, corrections, death investigations and the Office of the Fire Marshal to emergency management, animal welfare and forensic sciences,” noted Clark. “It’s a diverse ministry with a tremendous responsibility to protect the public safety

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heard in this process.”

Clark said he’s thrilled to be working with the United Way, United Counties and the local Health Unit and is looking forward to hearing not only from agencies on the frontlines helping those in need, but people whose lives have been touched by poverty.

“I’m expecting an excellent discussion and to hear some great insight about how we can create a meaningful poverty reduction plan to make a real difference for families here in Leeds-Grenville,” said Clark.

All input gathered at the forum will be presented

by Clark to the Ministry of Children and Youth

Services and Ministry of Community and Social Services, who are leading the five-year review of the government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy launched in 2008.

The forum will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at the Brockville Public Library. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the meeting will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Although the session is open to everyone, for planning purposes organizers are asking that you confirm your attendance by emailing info@steveclarkmpp. com or by calling Clark’s constituency office at 613342-9522 or toll-free at 1-800-267-4408.

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settlers of the area. The Station was part of a network of Forests and nurseries around the Province which succeeded in reversing the deforestation that had led to entire areas becoming covered in sand dunes, to seasonal floods and droughts that had devastated farmland and farming communities.

But the operation was l o s i n g m o n e y, m o s t l y through not charging enough for the trees they sold, and the Provincial Government included the various Forest Stations in their plans for cutbacks in 1995. It was announced that the Station would be closed, the trees and buildings bulldozed into the ground, and the staff let go. After fifty years of tree planting and sales, the Forest Station appeared to have reached the end.

But the community around the Station refused to let it go. For three years, while discussions and debates raged around it, volunteers organised themselves and began to take care of the seedlings that were in the ground. People came from all over, including Mohawks from Akwesasne, in order to ensure the survival of the trees and the nursery itself.

Finally, as the new Mu-

North Grenville’s Back Garden

by David Shanahan The Ferguson Forest Centre was established in 1945 on 1,500 acres of land

by Ontario’s Department of Lands and Forests as part of the province’s accelerated reforestation program.

Ontario had suffered greatly from loss of forest cover over the previous century and there was an urgent need to reforest in order to reverse the damage. Today, it is wonderful and productive green space in the heart

of Kemptville, growing millions of trees every year for a variety of customers, primarily around Eastern Ontario. The FFC grows over 45 species of native or naturalized non invasive trees and shrubs.

The roots of the tree nursery in Kemptville go back to the 1920’s, when the provincial government set up a 20-acre mixed forest experiment at what is now the Kemptville campus of the University of Guelph.

But it was in 1945 that the

land was bought for the FFC to set up a new nursery, to be named after Kemptville’s most famous son, G. Howard Ferguson, who had been Premier of Ontario. Within a decade, the Forest Station was producing about four million trees a year.

For fifty years, the Forest Station carried on their forestry programs, building up an expertise in knowing which trees to plant, restoring older species of native trees that had been harvested to extinction by the early

The Voice of North Grenville nicipality of North Grenville was about to come into being, the old Township of Oxford-on-Rideau agreed to buy the land and continue the operations there under the new name: the Ferguson Forest Centre. In 2000, a non-profit corporation known as the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation (FFCC) was formed which negotiated a leasing arrangement with the Municipality of North Grenville. The FFCC operates the Forest Centre as a highly successful business, contributing to the economic health of North Grenville. It receives no funding of any kind from the Municipality, but continues to lease the land in a mutually beneficial relationship.

When the nursery lands were bought from the Province in 1997, about 800 acres of forested land remained in government hands. In 2001, the FFCC came to an arrangement with the Ministry of Natural Resources to manage the Nursery Forest.

It now consists of land on the very doorstep of Kemptville that is perfect for walking, skiing, and snowshoeing along the many trails and forest roads.

This non-profit institution employs a workforce

of between five and twentyfive people, depending on the time of year, and continues its work of growing seedlings that are planted all around eastern and southern Ontario to ensure the continued health of our forests, farms and natural environment. The Ministry of the Environment have recommended a 50% forest cover in Ontario to ensure this. This means that more than 2 billion trees need to be grown and planted, but, as yet, only about 3 million plantings per year have been achieved. That is the main role of the FFC: to grow the trees needed for our future. It is our mission to manage this renewable resource sustainability and to the benefit of the plants and animals as well as the people who use the Nursery Forest. There are programs to bring schoolchildren to the Forest for educational tours every year, and an ongoing project of opening and improving trails through the forest land for the public’s use. The FFC is an open place, welcoming visitors and encouraging the respectful use of the lands that have been so carefully protected for so many years.

Family chosen for Kemptville Habitat for Humanity Home Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands is pleased to announce that a recipient family has been chosen for its build project in Kemptville. The future home owner is Ms Christina Horning who is currently renting in the Kemptville area. Christina is a mother of three children: Rylynn (age 6), Raven (age 5) and Ryker (age 8 months).

Habitat for Humanity (HFH) builds homes for families who would not qualify for a traditional mortgage. There are strict guidelines with regard to family income levels and there is a detailed application process to ensure all applications are evaluated fairly.

Earlier this spring, the local HFH affiliate, Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands (HFH TI), started a family application and selection process and just this week this process culminated in the confirmation of the recipient family.

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people, volunteer labour and donated materials and Habitat in turn sells the home at appraised market value to the new family. Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands will be carrying the mortgage at zero percent interest and HFH TI uses its mortgage income to build more homes throughout the counties of Leeds and Grenville. This is in keeping with HFH’s philosophy of offering a hand up, not a hand out. The local affiliate (HFH TI) also operates a Habitat ReStore near Brockville to generate additional funds for builds. This is HFHTI’s ninth build, however this is the first one in the North Grenville area.

Future home owners of a Habitat home must contribute up to 500 hours of sweat equity in the building of their homes or on other Habitat projects.

Christina Horning has already volunteered for the Kemptville build and looks forward to being part of the construction of her new home.

held a golf tournament for its brokers to benefit HFHTI’s Kemptville build. The event generated over $11,000 for the build.

The building of the new home has recently started and many local companies, trade’s people, material suppliers and residents have already contributed their time and materials to this community based project. The local build efforts are overseen by the Build Committee comprised of 12 local community leaders which includes the Build Committee Chair, Robert Noseworthy.

The home is being built on Dumbrille St. in Kemptville on land donated by the local St. James Anglican Church. In addition, the Municipality of North Grenville has been instrumental in pushing this project ahead, first by working on the concept and development plan and then by waiving the development charges and permit fees in order for this project to move ahead.

Thank you to the Municipality of North Grenville and the County of Leeds and Grenville.

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Generation Y – The “ME” Generation

Introducing Susan Smith

New Executive Director of Kemptville and District Home Support Inc.

Bev Nye, Executive Director KDHSI Susan Smith and Terry Ozga

by Beth Nicol When Susan Smith stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Kemptville and District Home Support Inc. she found herself surrounded by dedicated staff members, supportive local businesses and a team of dedicated volunteers. Support and social programs were in place. Familiarizing herself with her new responsibilities has been a pleasure.

A graduate of the Social Service Worker Gerontology programme (St. Lawrence College) and the Bachelors of Arts (Gerontology) programme (Laurentian University), Susan has worked in the Home Support field since 1993. She has held both practical and managerial

positions. After 20 years of serving seniors, Susan still greets each day ready for new challenges.

As the number of senior citizens in our community increases, so will the need for services which encourage and enable independence.

It is often this extra assistance, the daily check-in call, the ride to an appointment, which makes the difference between staying at home and going into one. Susan wants to better publicize the lesser known programmes offered by Home Support, to encourage seniors beyond the boundaries of the town of Kemptville to check out all that the centre has to offer, to expand the volunteer base for services such as Escorted Transportation and to support

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to her fullest the programmes presently in place.

As with any non-profit charitable organization, funding is a challenge. A major contributor to the KDHSI (60%) is the Leeds and Grenville United Way. To support the 2013 Campaign, Susan invites you to come out to the Second Annual North Grenville Spaghettifest, Saturday October 26. The Kemptville 73’s will be on hand to help out. Enjoy some pasta; meet a hockey player. At $15/ person; $40/family of four; children 6 and under/free, the price is right.

Beginning with the November 13 issue of the Times, Susan will be submitting a monthly article focusing on seniors’ issues and upcoming activities and programmes at the centre. “Let’s Connect,” will examine community links fostering senior independence, healthy lifestyles, and social interactions; the give and take of life which binds us together, makes us greater than the sum of our individual parts. Watch for it.

You can contact Susan Smith-by phone: 613-258-3203; email: susan_smith@cogeco.net -visit the webs i t e : w w w. k d h s i . c o m Or drop by the Cheryl J. Brown Centre at 215 Sanders St. - Suite 101, for a chat.

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by Justin Rice It always seemed that being part of a generation was important; it helped define the individual and how they left their mark on history. It was spoken of as something to be proud of, as in the Greatest Generation, the Baby Boomer Generation, and Generation X. The generational label has become a mainstay in our common language. I, however, am filed into the latest generation label, Generation Y and, like the name implies, my generation is much less original. So I ask the question: why am I Generation Y? Generation Y was born from 1980 to 1995, the last offspring of the baby boomers, and like our parents we were destined for greatness.

We were taught good jobs come from education and university or college, and are a must after high school. This was planted as a seed very early on: university degree equals good paying jobs.

Gen Y was also positioned perfectly in the workforce: the job market will be an open land of opportunity, an entire generation of baby boomers are set to retire, and we can

seamlessly fall into the great positions in the workforce carved out by our parents.

In addition to that, there are totally new industries in the work force that didn’t exist twenty years before, mainly the computer and high tech markets. How could we go wrong: retiring work force, new exciting markets, we were going to take over the world.

So what happened? The world happened. Generation Y, my generation, in my opinion has become the first of the Me Generations. We were brought up in comfort seeing our parents with good jobs, nice cars, and vacations.

Well, that is what we wanted.

High school, university, good job, that is how it was supposed to go and we weren’t having it any other way. Why not? We were brought up thinking we were special, and so we deserved it. This self sense of entitlement did not breed work ethic; Gen Y thought they were special, poised to enter the work force at the top.

Well I have news for you Gen Y: it does not work like that, and entering the work force with the sense of en-

titlement is the fastest way I know to quickly leave the workforce. Gen Y is entering the real world and is shocked and dismayed they are not being ushered to the top. This frustration of not being the centre of attention, or getting the jobs they believed they were entitled to, is breeding lazy, self-centred workers.

Well this has to stop.

Generation Y, listen carefully: in the workforce you are not special; you are new, so pay attention and learn. You don’t climb a ladder starting at rung twenty, you start at one. The job market is a hard place, and dream jobs are hard to get and harder once you get it. They only come after hard proven work. Do not get discouraged or lazy at a job you see no future in, because working hard will always lead to greater opportunities. Opportunity is another word for hard work; you do not get one without the other. Generation Y are and will be hard workers, and are in the perfect position in the work force to achieve greatness. It will not happen overnight, working towards success takes years. The sooner Gen Y realizes that, the sooner we can get to work.

Parenting event at NGDHS The Upper Canada District School Board is excited to announce the opportunity for Parents and Community Partners to attend an evening with Wayne Hammond, on Thursday October 10 at North Grenville District High School (Cafetorium) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The focus of the evening will be: Adolescents – Nurturing Your Child's Greatness to Thrive: A Strength-Based Approach to Parenting.

Understanding and purposefully nurturing a child’s ability to navigate and negotiate life’s challenges in successful ways is the goal of all parents. But

in light of the many risks and threats our children face, embracing a parenting model that focuses on what is “strong” as opposed to protecting our children from what might be “wrong” is not a natural inclination.

The purpose of this session is to explore a more positive, holistic view on child and youth development and how the role of parenting can focus on strategies that create a coordinated sequence of positive experiences that nurture the essential core character competencies essential for sustainable resilience. Rather than the traditional perspective of parenting with a problem

orientation and risk focus, the principles of a strengthbased practice and resilience are outlined as a more effective way for parents to understand and develop the strengths and capabilities of their children It is about preparing our children to thrive no matter what the challenge, as opposed to just trying to survive.

For more information please contact: Susan Edwards Superintendent of School Effectiveness Upper Canada District School Board 613.253.0958 or 1.877.485.1211 Twitter: @susangedwards

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Grammar Minute

Dedicated to ALL Grammarians Double negatives, apostrophes, semicolons... they conquered them all

by Pat Babin

This week we will feature lexiphiles: A boiled egg is ... hard to beat.

A bicycle can't stand alone; ... it is two tired.

A will is a ... dead giveaway.

He had a photographic memory ... which was never developed.

When she saw her first strands of grey hair, ... she thought she'd dye.

Acupuncture ... a jab well done.

To write with a broken pencil is ... pointless.

A thief who stole a calendar ... got twelve months.

When a clock is hungry ... it goes back four seconds.

Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was ... resisting a rest.

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A new season begins at the Curling Club

by Jim Dolan Another exciting curling season began Monday morning at the North Grenville Curling Club.

Our curling rocks were refurbished over the summer with new inserts and renewed hitting bands.

Players of all calibers can hardly wait to be challenged by these rocks. It is not too late to join the club.

Just drop by any night of the week and fill out an application form and join a league.

The refurbished rocks should add an extra element of excitement to the Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic. The Fall Classic is the largest women’s curling event in Canada east of Toronto.

Twenty-four women’s teams will compete for $15,600 in prize money.

The event runs from October 31 to November 3 at our North Grenville Curling Club.

Ten years ago no one would have believed it if you said we would have a curling club in our town let alone host such a prestigious event. The Fall Classic provides curling fans with the opportunity to see some of the best local Ottawa area teams compete against some of the top women teams in eastern Canada, the United States and for the first time a team from Sweden. Local businesses will surely benefit from these teams and fans visiting our community.

Over the next three weeks, we will feature a few of the teams that will be competing in this year’s event. We are pleased that for the first time the Fall Classic will have two teams from Prince Edward Island skipped by Kathy O’Rourke and Suzanne Birt, the current provincial ladies champion. Nova Scotia is represented by current provincial ladies

champion and crowd favourite Mary-Anne Arsenault and former provincial champion Heather SmithDacey. Five teams will compete from Quebec including current provincial ladies champion, Allison Ross and former provincial champion Eve Bélisle.

Ottawa’s Jenn Hanna, the Fall Classic’s 2007 champion, will have lots of competition from other Ottawa teams skipped by Brit O’Neill, Rhonda Varnes, Katie Morrissey, Samantha Peters, Lauren Mann and Laura Payne. Both Mann and Payne were members of our club when they were juniors. Ontario teams from outside the Ottawa area are skipped by Julie Hastings, Lisa Farnell and Allison Flaxey, the 2012 Fall Classic Runner Up. Darcy Robertson from Manitoba is making her second appearance at the event and expects to be around for Championship Sunday.

Don’t be surprised if one of the three United States teams, skipped by Nina Spatola, Maureen Stolt and Courtney George, or the young team from Sweden, skipped by Anna Hasselborg, slide out of our club on Sunday with the first place cheque of $5,100. The Courtney George team is one of the four US teams competing for the right to represent the United States in women’s curling at the Sochi Olympics in Russia.

The Fall Classic begins at 9:15 am on Thursday, October 31 and concludes on Championship Sunday, November 3. For a complete listing of teams and the time of the opening games and all draws visit the Fall Classic website at classic.ovca.com.

The Fall Classic provides us with an opportunity to showcase all that is good about our community to these talented lady curlers and the fans that will come to watch them.

Kemptville 73’s celebrate 40 Years

The Chase is on - Erik Brown (17) and Alex Row (20) chase Kanata's Jason Brochu (10) and Braedan Moffat (26) for the puck @ rink rat The 73's only played one game this week. On Friday, the Kanata Stallions visited North Grenville to avenge their previous loss to Kemptville. The first period started fast, with end to end action and good scoring chances. It was a very evenly matched period except for a minute span when the Stallions scored three quick goals. Leading 3-0 after one, Kanata added two more in the second, out shooting Kemptville 14-7.

The Stallions were leading 5-0 in third when the 73's broke the goose egg. On the power play, Brandon Seatter picked up the puck after the face off, sent it to the corner to Jesse Blais who came down the wall Oct. 9, 2013

and passed it to Jack BruceFuoco for the one timer that beat the goalie. The next goal came when Seatter dug the puck out of the corner and sent it out front.

It went all the way back to the point when Niko Legault let go with a hard shot and Matt Tugnutt banged home the rebound to make it 5-2. A minute later, Dylan Giberson broke up a play at his own blue line, streaked down to the Kanata end on a partial break away. The goalie stopped it but could not control the rebound and Alex Row capitalized on the loose puck. Trailing by two and with time left, Kanata was able to put the game out of reach with a power play goal. The Stallions left town with a 6-3 victory.

On Saturday, the 73's celebrated 40 years of history. The event featured two Alumni games. The first game featured what was dubbed the “Old Guys” Names from the Junior B franchise history came out to participate. Some of the players in attendance were Clark Patterson, Joel Brayman, Doug Barnett, Dave Valcour, Tom Hill, Kevin Empey, Brent Evans, Jason Rafuse and Andy Pinhey. The second game opened with a ceremony remembering Tim Craig, who tragically lost his life last winter. Tim played five years with the 73's and in that time, made the playoffs every year, won 4 Rideau/ St Lawrence titles and 2 Eastern Ontario Junior B championships. He was a part of the 1996 undefeated team. Tim's father

and Tim's two boys were presented with a replica 73's sweater by current owner Ron Tugnutt and Tim's two head coaches of the period, Paul Sheard and Dave McFadden. The goalies for the game, Jay Bullied and Matt Humphries, who were Tim's partners in goal for the five years, took the opening face off. Each of the boys dropped a puck.

The evening was followed by a reception at Hurley's, the event sponsor.

This week's action features two games. On Tuesday night, the Gloucester Rangers return to town, hoping to repeat their previous victory. Game time is 7:30. On Friday night, the team travels to Brockville to face the Braves. Game time is 7:30 in Brockville.

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Mustang Men’s Volleyball captures second tournament victory

The St. Michael Mustangs rolled down Highway 401 this past weekend and continued their winning ways by taking home the gold medal at the Crusader Classic Senior boys volleyball tournament in Brockville.

The Mustangs had a tough draw in round robin pool play and faced off against two top ranked Ottawa schools: Franco Cite and Longfields Davidson. The Mustangs split the first match of the day with Franco Cite and took the two sets from the previously undefeated Longfields Davidson. After defeating TISS and Rideau District High School to complete the round robin, the Mustangs found themselves in first place and met up with Sydenham from Kingston in the quarter finals.

The Mustangs made quick work of the Kingston crew and earned a spot in the semi finals against the AAA school from Barrhaven, Longfields Davidson. Strong defence and an excellent middle attack from Cole Brookson and

Liam Glenn was more than the Ravens could handle and the Mustangs advanced to the finals to square off against Franco Cite.

In the finals, the Mustangs made a name for themselves in the Ottawa area by defeating the contingent from the National Capital region by a score of 25-12 and 2514. Shawn Kingsbury led the way scoring 14 points in the match and earned tournament MVP for his efforts.

The Mustangs take on cross town rivals from North Grenville on Wednesday before flying to Halifax, Nova Scotia later that night to take part in a senior boys volleyball tournament at Dalhousie University over Thanksgiving weekend. The Mustangs have high hopes as they head out to the East coast and hope to bring back some hardware for their efforts. Special thanks to the community of North Grenville for assisting the Mustangs in their fundraising efforts.

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Doors open at 7 pm. Presentation by Anne Raina on Clara's Rib will begin at 7:30. All are welcome - old friends and new Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker– Diana Fisher---------The Accidental Farmwife Old Town Kemptville Customer Appreciation BBQ - Rotary Park, noon to 2 pm . Free hamburgers and hot dogs for all our valued and faithful customers who braved the construction and helped merchants downtown survive the Summer of 2013 K emptville Horticultural Society: Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd 43, 7 pm AW ARDS NIGHT New Members & Guests W elcome Contact Arline: 613-258-4645 North Grenville Book Fair at the Ferguson Forest Centre. Join us at 10 am on Friday for the cake cutting ceremony in celebration of our 10 th anniversary.

The Salvation Army Legacy Brass Band is performing in concert at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St., K emptville, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 7:00 pm. Also featuring St. Paul’s Choir and Friends. Free will offering. Refreshments and social time to follow

Mystery and Roast Beef dinner at North Grenville Community Church tickets call 613-258-4815

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every month at the Old Fire Hall, 25 Reuben Crescent. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion.

Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the month starting at 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome - $5.00. First play date Wednesday, September 11. Vivian Howe 613-258-2540 Probus Club of North Grenville every 3rd Wednesday of the month with the exception of December, July and August. 9:30 a.m. Gathering Time, 10 a.m. Meeting Time, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall. New Members Welcome The Branch Artisans Guild (Kemptville) M embers meet at North Grenville Community Church (downstairs) 2659 Concession Street every third Tuesday at 7 pm. New members welcomed!

Bridge - Every Thursday, 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 first and third Thursday of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. For more info, call 613-258-7665 The French Connexion: Le quatrième jeudi du mois, venez nous joindre pour un souper et des conversations en français.

Friendship Lunch - Until Dec. 13. Leslie Hall, hosted by four churches of Kemptville and the Salvation Army. Serving begins at 11:30 am.

There is no charge for the lunch. Freewill offerings are gratefully accepted. Call 613-258-4804 for more information.

North Grenville Cancer Support Group. Every 3rd Monday of the month with exception of month of December, July and August 2 p.m. St. John's United Church- Kemptville Anyone needing support is welcome to attend M odern Square Dancing in Kemptville, every Monday at North Grenville District High School - 7 to 7:45 is free to all beginners. Casual attire. Singles Welcome! Info Shelley (613) 258-0016 or email kemptvillesquaredance@gmail.com or 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 $3, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691 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, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979 Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am Others 8:30 am Contact: Eva -258-4487

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Photographer Dorothea Larsen recently captured this image titled Sunset in North Gower Join the North Grenville Photography Club from 1-5 pm for this year's annual Scott Kelby Photo Walk on October 13. We will be meeting at the Burritts Rapids Lock 17, 646 River Road. From there we will spread out to explore & photograph the area.

Double Confusion- Comedies by Kemptville Players Inc.

ON COMMON GROUND

Members of Kemptville Players Inc. are hard at work getting their production of “Double Confusion” ready for presentation in mid-November at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

Rehearsals have been ongoing since mid-September, and now the magic is beginning to appear… “Double Confusion” is the title for a presentation of two One Act Plays – both of them comedies.

Our first play, by Norm Foster, is titled “The Death of Me” and is directed by Oct. 9, 2013

Lee Gaw. To sum the play up succinctly, let’s just say that sometimes when wishes are granted, there are “unexpected” results.

The second play, written

by Claudia Haas, and titled “Box Office” is directed by Steve Wendt. This play highlights the fact that sometimes there is more drama off stage than on stage!

Come and enjoy a light hearted look at life, and the afterlife, in two One Acts that will keep you laughing and smiling through all the confusion!

The shows will be presented at the Municipal Centre on November 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm and a matinee on Sunday, November 17 at 2 pm. Please note these are curtain times. The doors open one half hour earlier.

Admission is $15.00. Tickets will be available from the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Business Strategies, and B&H Your Community Grocer. For advance tickets, or further information, please contact Barb McDerby at 613 258 2051.

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The Kemptville Animal Hospital opened its doors on March 19, 2012 in the South Gower Business Park to serve the veterinary needs of cats, dogs, pocket pets and birds in the local community. Our team is composed of veterinarians, Dr. Pia Gamberg, Dr. Margaret Newman, Registered Veterinary Technician, Jordan Domitrovits, Veterinary Assistant, Kaylee Blue, Hospital Assistants Kaylee Blue, Bianca Carini and Practice Manager, Andrea Coleman.

We are dedicated to our community and their companion animals. We strive to provide quality and compassionate veterinary care in a safe and respectful environment for our staff and clientele.

Our hospital provides a warm, bright and inviting atmosphere where clients and their faithful companions can receive a wide range of veterinary services including preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory services, endoscopy and ultrasonography. Our convenient location just east of Hwy 416 in the South Gower Business Park offers easy access and ample parking. We welcome new clients .

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Kemptville Youth Centre work and play

Last month, the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) hosted their monthly work bee at the youth centre. The work bee gathered local community members and youth together to help out with projects around the building. Due to bad weather, only indoor jobs could be completed. Some volunteers helped with cleaning, vacuuming, paper shredding, organizing and filing while others worked on the installation of new computers, hooking up printers, fixing the youth council vending machine, filling the fish tank and installing new shelves.

“We all know that many hands help us with all the background jobs that keep our 5,000+ square foot youth centre well maintained. Having so many people come by

to complete a job or two at our work bees helps us keep a building that we can be proud of,” explained Executive Director, Robin Heald.

There are still many jobs that need to be completed at KYC both inside and outside. Some of the jobs include painting, data entry, changing computer keyboard trays, removing stains from carpets and moving furniture around inside the building.

Outside jobs include spreading gravel in the back parking lot, setting up composters, moving wire racks, sweeping the walk way, planting new plants and pruning the hedges.

This month’s work bee will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Community members and youth are encouraged to drop by

KYC for the next work bee and help them maintain their building so they can continue to better serve youth in the North Grenville Community.

Role playing games are a huge hit at KYC Monday through Saturday, the Kemptville Youth Centre offers different programs for youth while at the centre. On Tuesday evenings from 3 to 6 pm KYC holds Role Playing Game (RPG) Night for youth, which has proved to be a huge hit.

Youth gather and patiently wait for dedicated volunteer Jim Lamb to arrive with his Role Playing Games. For the last several weeks, youth have been eager to play their new favourite game, Dungeons and Dragons.

When asked why Dungeons and Dragons is such

Local optometrist joins the Global Campaign for Universal Eye Health Local optometrist Dr. Eamon is taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge during October and is inviting members of the community to have their eyes tested during this time, to raise awareness of the campaign.

The World Sight Day Challenge is the largest annual global fundraising campaign to address avoidable blindness caused by uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and glasses.

On World Sight Day October 10, Dr. Eamon will donate her eye exam fees and hold a celebration to help the more than 600 million people in the world who are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not

have access to an eye exam or glasses. The campaign is run by the global charity, Optometry Giving Sight. “I have proudly supported Optometry Giving Sight for 7 years,” said Dr. Eamon “The World Sight Day Challenge is a very positive campaign because preventable blindness is a solvable problem.”

“Most people are surprised to learn that just $5 can be enough to help provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses to someone living in an underserved community.

Everyone can make a difference.”

Participating is easy – simply drop into the office to make a donation or for more information. Dr. Eamon is located at 212 Van Buren St.

Call 613 258 7438 to schedule an appointment!

Thanks to past donations, Optometry Giving Sight has been able to fund 67 projects in 38 countries. These include El Salvador, where last year our local partner Fudem screened 64,000 school children in extremely poor com-

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take place on two different days of the week. Our youth learn a lot from their Role Playing Game mentor Jim. They have to cooperate to defeat him and they love to rise to the challenge”, explained Robin.

The Kemptville Youth Centre is pleased to offer a variety of different

programs to youth in the North Grenville community at no cost. With so many different programs taking place, there’s bound to be one that appeals to your youth. Visit the website at www.kemptvilleyc.com to see the monthly calendar that outlines all the programs that KYC has to offer.

munities. How donations can help: ·$50 can help provide a study kit to an optometry student ·$100 can help provide 20 people with access to an eye exam and glasses ·$300 can help to provide a child size trial frame ·$1200 could pay a month's salary for an optometrist to see up to 40 patients a day Visit givingsight.org for more information.

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a favourite around KYC, David, one of KYC’s youth explained: “We do funny stuff and socialize with friends.

The game allows us to use our imagination and we pretty much get to create the game however we want.”

Since Role Playing Games have grown to be so popular amongst the youth, KYC is hoping to add RPG into their Saturday schedule as well.

However, in order to add this program to Saturday’s schedule, another volunteer will need to step up to the plate.

If you have a knack for Role Playing Games and would like to share your games and skills with KYC’s youth, you’re encouraged to contact Executive Director, Robin Heald at 613-258-5212.

“KYC youth would be excited to have this program

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