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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated items for our food drive to help make this a holiday season for all to enjoy. Our Charles Dickens-themed float in the Santa Claus Parade quickly filled up with donations from parade route spectators, as
we passed out treats for the children. Despite the chilly weather, the parade was a success and, as an added bonus for our club, our float placed second! Rotarians have been out in the community selling the popular 2018 Cash Calendar,
which are available for $20 each. A portion of each sale goes towards Rotary support of, and participation in, local programs. Draws are held on every day of the year, with winning amounts ranging from $20 to $1,000. You, too, could be a lucky winner
– multiple times! Recently, Marla and Stewart of Kemptville won $1,000 and were congratulated at a Rotary meeting. Kemptville Rotary is on an all-out drive to strengthen the club and recruit new members. A new brochure inviting you to “Be a part of it!” has been printed and can be found on display stands at local venues, as well as from individual members. Rotary is open to men and women of all ages, and is a wonderful way to make new friends and to be positive force in your community. Members of the Kemptville Rotary Club are all smiles in appreciation of local generosity.
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Healing Through the Holidays At Beth Donovan Hospice [BDH] we recognize that the holiday season can be a very challenging time for those who have experienced the death of someone they care about. We welcome you to join us for a special presentation delivered by Grief Educator/Coach, Ian Henderson with Margaret Lorrie Beaton, Bereavement Counsellor (BDH) and Dana Bingley, Volunteer & Client Services Coordinator
(BDH). The presentation will be followed by a memorial ceremony, which will include meaningful musical performances, a candle lighting ceremony, and a moment of silence in honour of those we keep in our thoughts and our hearts. RSVP to Kristy at 613258-9611 x. 0 or program@ bethdonovanhospice.ca BDH has been providing services to the community for over 25 years in the communities of North Grenville,
Merrickville-Wolford and surrounding rural areas. The hospice provides compassionate support and guidance to families who are caring for individuals with a life limiting or terminal illness while supporting their families through some potentially challenging and stressful times. There are no fees for any of the services provided by BDH. We do receive funding from the LHIN as well as from general donations, in
memoriams and fundraising events. If you or someone you know could benefit from hospice services, please do not hesitate to contact BDH. Our services are offered to the community free of charge and anyone can refer. Hours of operation for referrals are Monday to Friday, 9:00-4:30. www.bethdonovanhospice.ca or 613-258-9611.
BIA Downtown Celebrates by John Barclay In her Annual Report to members of the BIA on Wednesday, November 15, Deb Wilson (Chair) highlighted the growth of several existing businesses and the growing number of new businesses that established themselves downtown this year. This year, Downtown Kemptville saw the expansion of Array Hair Studio, the Dill Flower Studio and Voice2Net, and welcomed many new businesses, including the professional engineers of ISI Controls Inc.; Setanta Solutions Inc, another professional IT service; Exit Realty By Design and the Integrated Business Solutions Group. The new growth downtown hasn't all been just professional services, however. We've seen new investment downtown - new owners of the mixed martial arts studio (formerly Tekken MMA), new owners of the Brewing Oasis, as well as new owners of the South Branch Bistro (formerly the Branch Restaurant) and the Clothier Mills Motel on Clothier Street. The Bowen Approach is now located at 3 Clothier, and Get Cronk'd, a new fitness business, opened at 9 Clothier at the beginning of the year. GlowSport - Kemptville, The Glow Entertainment Company, opened at 29 Clothier Street East. By the Prescott Bridge, both 10A and 10B Prescott are now occupied. This location, Hustle & Heart, also serves as the downtown ad-
dress for Willow & Rose and Nowtaskr. The Prim Shed at 419 Rideau Street, and New Energy Kreations renovated a showroom at 132 Prescott, have greatly improved the streetscape of that section of Prescott. There's more to come in the months ahead, too. That's why the BIA wanted to take a breath and pause to celebrate the ongoing revival of downtown on December 1 with Four Grand Openings and Two Open Houses in one day. Below is the schedule for the afternoon. Kemptville Kids Pediatric Therapy Services, 200 Prescott Street: 12:00 noon (Ribbon Cutting). This is a new business launched by Kim Bennett (a SpeechLanguage Pathologist) and Kimberley Smalridge (a Pediatric Physiotherapist) through the Kemptville Pop-Up Shop Program. It is a one-stop pediatric therapy centre for children and their families to access needed speech and physical therapy services locally. Richardson Hair Design and 2bu Artistry - Grand Openings & Shared Open House, 201 Prescott Street: 1pm (Ribbon Cutting); Open House 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Stephanie Richardson (Richardson Hair Design) and Megan J. Roberts (2bu Artistry) took over the space previously occupied by the Array Hair Studio to service their growing clientele with hair and make-up services and products. Posh Plum Decor - Grand
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Opening & Open House, 207 Prescott Street: 1:30 pm (Ribbon Cutting); followed by an Open House until 7pm. Posh Plum Decor is located in the historic former Carnegie Library, lovingly restored by the owner, Ann Shafer. It carries a wide variety of unique gift items, shabby chic home decor and displays original works by talented local artists. Deb Wilson, Chair, Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area, believes the pop-up shop idea is perfect for Downtown Kemptville: "Innovative ideas like Pop-Up Shops help bring together building owners and those wishing to launch businesses. It is even more worthwhile since is it being conducted in partnership with local business-minded businesses who care deeply about the future of our downtown." Come celebrate the ongoing revival of Kemptville's downtown on December 1!
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This fundraising dance for the United Way Leeds & Grenville, sponsored by Kemptville District Home Support and North Grenville Accessible Transport, will be held on December 8 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212. Muddy Boot Minstrels’ will provide the entertainment. A Silent Auction and 50/50 draw will also take place. Refreshments will be available. Advance tickets only for $15 are available at Kemptville District Home Support, 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101. Don’t miss out, get your tickets early.
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Peter Green, one of the founding members of the Friends of the North Grenville Library, passed away on November 18, 2017. If not for Peter’s ardent support, Friends never would have thrived. The group played a significant role in the Room to Read library campaign; Peter was at the forefront. His counsel was invaluable.
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A Crooner Christmas
It will be a first for the North Grenville Concert Choir…a little crooning! The sounds will all be very familiar to your ears, and might even have you humming along from beginning to end, but the origins of these old tunes may not be quite so familiar to you. “Home for the Holidays” was first recorded by Perry Como in 1954 and was released as a Christmas song; numerous artists have recorded it since then, as it has remained a favourite through the years. A popular Irving Berlin composition, written in 1937, was “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”: it was first introduced in
the film “On the Avenue”, and though the song never actually mentions the holidays, this tune was recorded by many artists on their Christmas albums and so, it became a holiday standard. It is said that the Santa Clauses and Salvation Army solicitors who rang their bells on the New York City street corners inspired the song, “Silver Bells”; it was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1950 and soon became very popular. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” was written in 1963 by Edward Pola and George Wyle, and it was recorded that same year by
the popular singer, Andy Williams, for his Christmas album. The song describes all the wonderful celebrations, festivities and traditions associated with the Christmas season, focussing on warm gatherings with family and friends. We hope you will all come to enjoy these old songs and get in a festive mood. The North Grenville Concert Choir is delighted to bring you “A Crooner Christmas”: Sunday, November 26, 2:00 pm at St. Clare’s Anglican in Winchester; Friday, December 1, 7:30 pm at Southgate Church in Kemptville; and Saturday, December 2, 7:30 pm at Holy Trin-
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ON DECEMBER 1 please join us at the Oxford Mills Town Hall for the annual tree lighting. This event starts around 6:30 pm and includes carol singing led by our local Girl Guides. After tree lighting and carolling, you are welcome over to Maplewood Hall for cookies, hot chocolate and SANTA!! Around 8 pm the OMCA will head out to judge the beautiful Christmas lights around Oxford Mills. (Winners will be posted December 2 at the Spirit of Christmas and Craft Sale in Maplewood Hall, Oxford Mills. ON DECEMBER 2, from 8:30 am till 10:30 am FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Oxford Mills United Church. Sponsored by Gerry Van Gurp, and sausages by Erick Le Pors of Dial-a-Chef. Then, please Join us from 10 am till 3 pm at the beautiful Maplewood Hall located in Oxford Mills. This is our 6TH ANNUAL SALE that is put on by the Oxford Mills Community Association.
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This year, each vendor booked has been carefully chosen. Over the past five years, we have paid attention to what our attendees ask for in a vendor. This year's craft sale will pose an intimate feel with a shopping desire. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed. Gather around the fire barrels manned by the Kemptville Fire Department. We will also have Oxford Mills’ local gem, The Brigadoon Restaurant, supplying soup and we have buns from Grahame's Bakery - all for purchase, with money raised going to the OMCA to keep promoting activities in our village. Make sure you watch for our Facebook Online Auction on our Spirit Of Christmas and Craft Sale in Oxford Mills Facebook Page: www.facebook. com/ChristmasCraftAndBakeSale.
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by Andrea Cordonier Ask any member of the Board of the Burritt’s Rapids Community Association [BRCA] to list the pros and cons of hardwood, softwood, laminate, cork, vinyl sheet, vinyl tile, and linoleum flooring, not to mention subfloor thickness, click, glue and nailing options, and you’ll get an earful. It’s not because this level of knowledge is a Board requirement, or that members are changing professions anytime soon. It’s just been a big couple of years for fundraising, writing grant applications, planning and, finally, implementation of major upgrades to the historic Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. So, what’s taken so long? Board Chair, Inge VanGemeren, laughs. “Reaching consensus! There are so many people in the community invested in the hall,
heart and soul, so it took time - sometimes a LOT of time and multiple meetings - to reach final agreement with everyone.” “Age of the building was also a factor,” she adds. “When you deal with an old structure - it was built in 1855 - there can always be elements of surprise when you start lifting floors and opening up ceilings. You have to be prepared.” Fortunately, there were few surprises. The ceiling work in the main hall - removing the well-worn drop ceiling and fluorescent lights and creating a classic beamed look - was completed in September of 2016. This work also included re-painting the walls and trim, addition of a new stage curtain, and installation of ceiling fans to take some of the load off the air conditioning system. In October 2017 a new subfloor was installed and
industrial-grade laminate flooring added throughout the main floor, including the hall, kitchen, bathrooms, annex and flow-through areas. So, what’s next for the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall? Van Gemeren notes that bathroom upgrades, the creation of under-stage storage, the balance of interior painting, exterior painting and porch work are yet to come. In the meantime, the Board and volunteers will take a bit of breather to host a celebration of the community’s successes to date and acknowledge the generous financial support of its major project sponsors, the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and the City of Ottawa and ongoing support of the Township of North Grenville. On Wednesday, November 29, please join the Burritt’s Rapids Community Association Board, major
sponsors, invited dignitaries, sustaining donors, volunteers, community members and the general public for the Annual General Meeting and Hall Social at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. The Annual General Meeting [AGM] portion of the evening will take place from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm and will include a review of the annual report and election of Board Members. Interested members of the general public who live within a five kilometre radius of the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall are eligible, and encouraged, to stand for one of seven (7) board seats. Celebratory speeches and photo ops with all of our sponsors and donors will immediately follow the AGM. The evening will close with the cutting of cake and refreshments.
The Ottawa Valley Male Choir needs your help! range baritones and basses. Surprisingly, despite the amazing music produced by them, not all the singers are readers of music. Some of the members play musical instruments themselves, for their own pleasure or in other groups, and some sing with other choirs, as well as the OVMC. Others just sing, because they love and enjoy it and want to be a small part of it, in whatever way possible. No one is excluded from the choir, regardless of singing experience and expertise. Guidance is usually given by the director for any of the musical selections and arrangements selected by the choir to sing. Any musical adaptations of these that have to be addressed are discussed and implemented during the weekly Tuesday practices. The choir’s accompanist provides the actual musical guidance, by co-ordinating with the musical director to interpret the director’s verbal explanations and requirements into the sounds that each individual can understand and that each vocal part will be expected to sing. Much of the singing is performed as a full choir, but there are occasions, when songs lend themselves to soloists and quartets being formed to sing them. No one is expected to do this unless they are comfortable with what they are being asked to do. The members who
by John Baldwin The Ottawa Valley Male Choir [OVMC], consisting of approximately 20-30 men, is seeking a new director and also an accompanist (pianist), following the final Christmas concert of the year, 7 pm Sunday, 17 December, at the United Church in North Gower. The choir is looking for suitable replacements in these two positions, to ensure the continuation of this unique choir and its wonderful sound, that has brought joy to so many ears over the past twenty years. The choir performs for fun and sings, mainly for the benefit of charitable organizations, at Seniors’ homes, churches, outdoor events, such as The Upper Canada Village Christmas celebrations, and other venues. Performances take place, in geographic locations enveloping the area from Kanata, to the north; Smith’s Falls, to the west; Russell, to the east; and Prescott and Morrisburg, to the south. The OVMC’s program of songs varies in selection, with no particular bias as to their content, or style. This might vary at a particular time of year, celebrating a festival, or anniversary, such as that of Canada’s 150th birthday, when music has been sung originating from the provinces across the country. The four-part range of voices goes from the higher tenors down to the lower 5
perform these songs expect, and receive, closer mentoring from the director and assistance from the accompanist, in order that they feel comfortable and are successful in what they are doing. The OVMC choir is based in the Township of North Gower, at the United Church, 2332 Church St, North Gower. Located on the main street, it is easily accessible to all. Some of the present members come in from Ottawa, Manotick, Smiths Falls and Russell. The weekly Tuesday practice takes place at this location, from 7pm - 9pm, followed by a short social gathering. Music is provided for each choir member. The choir typically performs approximately ten times a year, at different times, depending on requests. This present Yuletide/ Christmas season, the OVMC will be performing three concerts, two of which are on the same day 3pm, Sunday, 10 December, at St Paul’s United Church, in Prescott, followed
by one at 7pm, at St John’s United Church in Kemptville. There is an admission fee for the latter performance, as there is for the OVMC’s final concert of the year at 7pm, on December 17, at North Gower United Church. If you are musically inclined, with enough knowledge, experience, and patience (we are not all young guys, you know!) to be able to help the choir out in our quest for continuance, then please don’t be shy, give us a try! If you are worried about what might be involved, then just contact our representative committee member, below, to arrange to either attend one of our performances, or a practice evening, to listen and judge for yourself. We would like to talk to you, or, if you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass on this information. Thanks, from all the members of the Ottawa Valley Male Choir. 613-258-0835. Ovmc2018@ gmail.com.
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Walter Turnbull: Man at the top
by David Shanahan Walter James Turnbull probably had one of the more interesting lives of anyone who grew up in Oxford Mills. His mother, Sophronia Williams, came from a long-established family in the village. She met Alexander Turnbull while living in Kingston, where they married in July, 1895. Their first children were born in Kingston, but when Walter arrived on September 16, 1896, the family had moved to Toronto. Something happened between Sophronia
and Alexander, because, by 1901, she and the children were back living in Oxford Mills again, still married, but listed as the Head of the family on the census that year. Alexander remained in Toronto for the rest of his life, working as a time keeper at Massey-Harris. Walter grew up in Oxford Mills, attending school at Maplewood, and then moving on to the High School in Kemptville. After graduation, he joined the Post Office in Ottawa, first as a clerk in the secretariat branch, and then, when World War broke out in 1914, he moved to the
Censorship Office. It was an important move for a young man of 18, but he obviously impressed his superiors. Aside from a term in the Air Force in 1918-1919, Walter rejoined the rapidly expanding Post Office, rising to the position of Director of Public Relations. In 1919, he married Helen Buell Graham of Ottawa, the city where they settled down and raised their two children. By the 1930's, he had caught the eye of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, who brought him into the Prime Minister’s Office in 1936. By 1939, he was Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, allowing him to witness some of the most important moments in Canada’s struggles during the Second World War. Working for King involved Walter in some tasks which were rather unusual for a public servant. When King put his support behind the new documentary film-making arm of the government, the National Film Board, Walter found himself acting as liaison between the PMO and the film makers. He talked about visiting New York in 1939, where a film was being put together on behalf of the Canadian war effort. Although not a man with
natural musical abilities, he had to correct the musicians who were recording the soundtrack for the film. “As a person with a tin ear, I found it necessary to direct the orchestra in the playing of “O Canada”, because their tempo was wrong. So here was Turnbull up waving his arms trying to get them what I thought was the correct beat”. Earlier in that same year, Walter was put in charge of press relations for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during their tour of Canada. This involved him in travelling across the country with the King and Queen in the months before the outbreak of war. As Private Secretary of the Prime Minister, Walter also took a role in the Conferences of Commonwealth leaders which took place in 1941 and 1944, events which cemented the ties between the various countries as they found their places in the overall war effort as sovereign nations. When King met in Quebec City in 1943 and 1944 with British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill and American president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Walter was there as part of the host delegation, in support of the Canadian Prime Minister, as the three leaders planned
for the invasion of Europe, which took place in June the following year. After the war, Walter continued to serve at international conferences, including the one in 1946 in San Francisco at which the United Nations was formally established. Walter had travelled a very long way from Oxford Mills, and was moving in the highest political and diplomatic circles of his time. He returned to the Post Office after the war, and, in 1946, he was a member of the Canadian delegation to the fourth Congress of the Postal Union of the Americas and Spain held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Closer to home, he represented the Post Office Department at the Universal Postal Union (UPU) conference in New York, organised by the U.N. And, in 1950, he headed the Canadian delegation to the Congress of the Postal Union of the Americas and Spain in Madrid in his capacity as the Deputy Postmaster General of Canada. He headed Canada Post, as we know it, from 1945 until 1957, and was responsible for introducing many technical innovations in the area of air mail service and the mechanical sorting of mail. Even after he retired in 1957, his expertise was
disrepute. They are seen to be hate-filled, narrowminded, vicious and intolerant in ways that completely reverse the Good News of Jesus. I have said for some time that this form of American evangelicalism is the greatest heresy in our time, the greatest enemy of the Gospel, and the reason why so many reject Christianity. They have a great deal to answer for. The Gospel, rightly proclaimed, brings freedom, release, respect, and has led to great benefits for society through the ages in education, health care, social programs and human rights. But these people seem to be completely opposed to any of these things. Christians have to stand up and say; “Not in my name!”, and certainly, not in His. A Christian who voted for Donald Trump, or supports him in any way, is ignoring the dreadful things he has said and done, proven
and documented, not “fake news”. By doing so, they have turned from the ways of the Gospel in order to promote a political ideology: which is idolatry. Why does this matter in Canada, or in North Grenville? Because in an age of instant global communication, their example is known to all, and their betrayal of the Gospel in the name of right-wing political ideology is having an effect on how people here in Canada, and around the world, view evangelical Christianity. Their attitudes, speech and actions are not in keeping with the Gospel. Paul tells the Christians in Rome, a place almost as bad as the U.S. these days: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for
called on by Spain and some South American countries, where he reorganised their national postal services. Walter James Turnbull died in 1987, at the age of 91. Helen had died before him, in 1974. His links to Oxford Mills continue, as his mother, aunt, and two brothers are buried in the Union Cemetery outside the village.
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Christian! What on earth is happening to American evangelicals? The answer is sad and simple. Over the last few decades, a certain brand of Christian evangelical, traditional supporters of the Republican Party, have become so identified with right-wing politics, so far removed from the Gospel, that they have turned to a new god, or gods. The United States itself, the Republican Party, the Tea Party, the Moral Majority, all of these have been attempts to impose “Christian family values” on the rest of the population and have become more important than obedience to God. But the right-wing evangelicals have become so ideologically committed to those political ideas that they have not noticed how far they’ve departed from Christian ways. To further their short term aims of opposing abortion, gay rights, “socialised”
health care, and other causes, they have been prepared to compromise with the devil: they have used the world’s weapons and the world’s politics to ride roughshod over everything else. They have forgotten what Paul insisted upon: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”. [Ephesians 6:12] Spiritual warfare, not political hatreds and divisions. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world”. [2 Corinthians 10:4] These evangelicals have forgotten that the spiritual state of a soul is more important than what party they support. But, by following the path they have taken for more than twenty years, all these evangelicals have done is to bring Christianity and the gospel into 6
God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” [Romans 12.17-21] Some Christians are very fond of fighting what they believe are the Lord’s battles for him. Be careful that we don’t end up like the people Jesus spoke of: “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” [Matthew 7.22-23]
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by Mayor David Gordon The province is implementing Bill 68, “Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act 2017", which will impact every municipality in Ontario. The key themes of the Act are Accountability and Transparency, Municipal Financial Sustainability and Responsible and Flexible Municipal Government. These changes will
come into force in phases, with some provisions already in place, and many others will come into force on a schedule laid out in the proclamation. A phased approach would bring certain amendments into force on January 1, 2018 and March 1, 2019. Changes are as follows: Municipal Tax sales: This reduces the time that property taxes have to be owning before a municipality can start a tax sale of the property from 3 years to 2 years. Property Tax Collection and Administration: Various amendments to improve delivery of property tax collection and administration provisions generally. For example, electronic delivery of property tax bills and broaden-
nancy and Parental leave for council; Advertising Devices; Power of Entry; Site Alteration; Rental Housing; Amendments to the Planning Act; Amendments to the Municipal Election Act, 1998; Open Meetings re council; Small Business Programs; and Temporary Replacements on Upper-tier Council. You can see that the “Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act 2017" covers a lot of areas that municipalities deal with now, and will deal with in the future. Many of these changes will be implemented in 2018, and the impact will only be really seen over time. This report might sounded boring, but this Act will become the Holy Grail to all municipalities in Ontario
ing the range of fees and charges that can be added to the tax roll. The Act makes clear that existing broad powers include the power to pass by-laws respecting climate change, and that municipalities may provide for, or participate in, long-term energy planning in the municipality. It also provides municipalities with additional powers to pass by-laws respecting the protection and conservation of the environment in accordance with regulations, including powers to require green roofs, or alternate roof surfaces, in circumstances specified by the Building Code. General amendments brought in by this Act include areas such as Administrative Penalties; Preg-
Gord Brown warns about passport application fraud Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for LeedsGrenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes has warned consumers about potential passport application fraud. “Many people are renewing their passports at this time of year in preparation for winter vacations,” he says. “There is a process to acquire a passport, or renew a passport, and no organization, no matter what they promise, can do it for you, or expedite the acquisition of a passport.” Some organizations claim to offer help to Canadian citizens who want to apply for a passport, or other travel documents, like a NEXUS card. They try to sell information kits that outline how to apply. Some also falsely claim to be able to speed up the application process for a fee. These websites will look
like an official government of Canada agency, however, they are not. “Passport application and NEXUS application forms are free, and available on the Passport Canada website and Canadian Border Services Agency website, respectively,” explains Gord. “As well, they can be acquired at Post Offices, or Service Canada offices.” Mailing instructions are included with the application documents. No third-party person or group can speed up the processing of your passport or NEXUS application. You must apply in person at a passport office if you need urgent, express, or pick-up services. The NEXUS application must be processed by both the CBSA and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. NEXUS fees will be col-
North Grenville receives EODP funding
Kemptville Campus will receive $84,900 for redevelopment through the Eastern Ontario Development Program's (EODP) Community Innovation projects stream. The announcement was made by Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation's Executive Director Heather Lawless at the Economic Development Summit held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre recently. "This investment in the Municipality of North Grenville will assist in repurposing a significant community asset, increasing community capacity for business development and positioning the community for economic diversification activities," said GCFDC Chair Chris McCorkell. The funding is pending completion on the sale of the former Kemptville College Campus to the Municipality of North Grenville from the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, a provincial agency of the Ontario government. Once the sale is complete, the money will help to transform Kemptville Campus into a multi-tenant, education and community hub focusing on three pillars: education and training, health and wellness, and economic development. November 29, 2017
lected with your application. Only passport service locations are authorized to collect passport processing fees. Service locations include: passport offices; Service Canada Centres; some Canada Post counters and Government of Canada offices abroad. “In Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, my offices have also been approved as passport service locations by Passport Canada and we have been authorized to collect fees in the form of credit card payments, or certified cheques or money orders made out to the Receiver General for Canada,” Gord notes. “We can not accept cash or personal cheques.” The User Fees Act regulates passport fees. You will never be asked for the card
security code on the back of your credit card when paying your passport fee. Contact Passport Canada -Toll free: 1-800-567-6868 - if you have any questions about passports, or CBSA -Toll Free: 1-800-461-9999 for NEXUS applications. Gord notes further that you should contact Passport Canada if you think: you’ve been a victim of identity theft, or someone used your identity to falsely get a passport or travel document. You can get more information about identity theft from: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Toll Free 1-888-4958501, or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: Toll Free 1-800282-1376.
OPP Christmas BBQ The OPP Christmas Charity Barbeque is fast approaching! The event takes place on Thursday, November 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kemptville OPP, with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign and the United Way. All unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations are accepted. Special thanks to our sponsor Royal LePage Gale Real Estate.
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, December 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca in Agenda & Minutes under the Govern tab.
BUDGET MEETINGS
Dec 4 – 6:30 pm – Presentation of final draft to Committee Dec 11 – 6:30 pm – Budget adoption by Council
WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Winter parking restrictions came into effect on November 15 and last through April 15. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.
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A message from the OPP Holiday Safety The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are reminding the public to think of their safety this holiday season. The holidays are a special time of the year, but it can also be a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Shoppers are advised to park in well-lit areas and refrain from leaving packages or valuables on the seat of their car. If you must leave something in your vehicle, lock it in the trunk and leave it out of sight, thereby reducing the temptation of thieves. Be extra careful if you carry a wallet or a purse. Wallet carriers are encouraged to never keep wallets in their back pant pocket or coat pocket. Rather, they should keep in in the front pant pocket. Women need to keep their purse close and never leave it hanging on the back of a restaurant chair or in a shopping cart unattended. If you are leaving your residence for the holidays, keep the house looking like someone is there. Have a relative or friend check the home daily and continue to have driveways and walkways shoveled and mail collected. Never leave gifts or valuables displayed within sight of the windows and consider placing residential lighting on a timer. Make sure your absence isn't advertised on social media and wait to post those vacation photos until after your holiday . It's not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations for charitable causes, although no charity is involved. These solicitations can occur by methods including door-to door sales, on-line e-mails, phone calls and text messages. Don't be pressured or feel obligated to donate. Do your research first and ensure your money is going towards a recognized charitable organization. Lastly, be sure no one leaves a party without a sober driver or taxi to take them home. Drinking and driving is never an option! The OPP wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
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True lies by David Shanahan “What is Truth?” That question is probably the most repeated biblical quote around these days. The phrase “fake news” has entered into our dictionaries and minds and represents a genuine threat to the future of democracy. Does that sound extreme? It is a fact (?) that somewhere between half and three-quarters of Americans get their news from Facebook. The figures for Canada are less drastic. A Public Policy Forum survey earlier this year showed that 75% of Canadians still get their news from traditional media sources, such as TV and newspapers. But more than half also looked for information from social media sites like Facebook, and that trend will likely continue. Is this a problem? It is, if the discovery that Russia and other countries and intelligence agencies have been busy posting false reports on
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these sites in order to influence, not just elections, but public attitudes too. It was bad enough when con artists and hoaxers were doing this, their “news” items were usually obvious. But the statistics from the United States, in particular, makes one wonder about what’s happening on this side of the border. An Ipsos Reid survey found that three-quarters of those surveyed believed a fake news story was either somewhat, or very accurate 75% of the time. It also showed that 86% of Trump supporters believed false headline stories to be true. That is the basic situation in our world today: there is an enormous rise in the number of false stories going the rounds on social media sites. Fake accounts are being set up on Facebook, Twitter and Google simply to distribute untrue stories, and it doesn’t take a lot of money or time to do so. In the past, media outlets
depended on their reputations as accurate purveyors of news. There was a clearly understood difference between, say, the Globe and Mail and the National Enquirer. Of course, even then, there was a huge market for the kind of fictional and dramatic nonsense published by the Enquirer and other supermarket tabloids. The frightening thing is that this kind of misinformation has now spread to platforms that are read and trusted by millions more than would ever be seen reading the Enquirer. But today it is much more difficult to be sure of the truth and accuracy of what we find on-line, where there are no footnotes, no sources, no reliable way to discriminate between the solid facts and the deliberate fiction. Forbes magazine recently stated that: “‘Active misinformation’ is a threat to democratic systems. This is because democracy depends on people voting in an in-
formed way, weighing the pros and cons of policies, candidates and parties. But if they are misinformed, believing things about the “other” that are completely untrue, the informed voter ceases to exist and democracy is reduced to whoever can tell the most believable lie. Nazis brought that to a high level of professionalism, and we are now seeing it in our own part of the world. False news distorts and corrupts the body politic. It encourages division, hatred even, and an inability and unwillingness to compromise. Yet compromise is at the heart of all democratic systems: it is how we avoid going to war over issues that may be serious, but can also be trivial. The world, and that includes Canada, Ontario, even down to our municipal level, is being assaulted via the internet, an invention that is otherwise one of the greatest achievements of modern society. Liars and frauds get
away with so much more than they could in the past, simply because of technology. I watched one man recently being faced with lies and false claims he had posted on his web site. It seemed, as it were, black and white. But he blustered and claimed that someone had hacked his site, that the false statements had been deliberately placed there by his enemies. That photographs and video of him had been Photoshopped and altered. All of this may be possible, and is certainly another sad fact of modern on-line life. The point is that it is becoming ridiculously easy for people to deny what is there on the written and visual record, and people believe them. This puts a responsibility on all of us. We have to pay more attention to what we read and see and hear. We have to make sure, as far as we can, that we are believing the truth, the reality, not what some want us to think
Martin and Friends, who I understand are mechanics, saw our dilemma from their cars, and came over with expertise, and booster cables. So, we’re now witnessing these five men, and this wonderful woman, sharing ideas, trying different ways to get me on my way. Then their buddy, the tow truck guy, comes over. He just happened to be in the lot, and offered assistance. I wish I had gotten everyone’s name; I would have if I had been as quick thinking as these seven. Thank you Marilyn and friends, you guys are awesome. Thank you Milano Pizza. Not only, in my opinion, the best pizza in town, but the best customer service too. Above and beyond doesn’t
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the highest hydro rates in North America, which led to 567,000 homes being in arrears on their hydro bills in 2015 and 60,000 homes were disconnected, while it costs Ontarians roughly a billion dollars a year to get rid of our excess hydro to neighbouring jurisdiction who are our competitors. So, in 2017 the Liberal solution to this energy crisis is a false 25% rate reduction on our hydro rates - yes they did remove the 8% HST that they added on to our hydro bill to begin with in 2010, but they did not cancel the 8% we pay, so we still pay it, but in another way. Let just call this a Liberal shell game. Can the Liberals explain to me why I should thank them, when they have more than tripled our rates since taking office, which has forced them to offer multiple temporary rate reduction programs in which they are robing Peter to pay Paul? Going back to this temporary false hydro rate reduction just before next year’s election: this 25% rate reduction
plan will cost Ontarians 45 billion dollars for 24 billion dollars in temporary saving, if the government balances its books for the next 30 years in a row. If this can't be done, this Liberal shell game could end up costing Ontarians up to 93 billion dollars. After the four years of a temporary rate reduction, get ready for these rate increases per year. A leaked Liberal document shows this could be why Hydro One wants to install pay as you go hydro metres. So if the CEO of Hydro One makes $4.5 million a year now, what will he make when these rate increase's kick in. Ross Ayotte, Smiths Falls
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, On Tuesday, Nov 21, I picked up my pizza from the Milano Pizzeria in Kemptville anticipating a tasty treat. What I got was a show of kindness that I couldn’t imagine. My car wouldn’t start when I tried to leave. I called my husband, and while waiting for him to pick me up, I went back to Milano’s to get the contact info for whoever put up those signs saying “Cars will be towed after 2 hours”. My husband arrived and was looking under the hood, and the staff from Milano’s came out to offer assistance. He was just wonderful, googling information, getting tools, working under the hood. Then, we were surrounded. Marilyn
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Dear Editor, Are the Liberals deliberately destroying Ontario with their hydro policies? Let’s start with the Liberals green energy policy, where they paid up to 40 cents a kwh for wind power and 80 cents a kwh for solar power, and for the next 13 years we are still on the hook, because they did not want to buy cheap hydro electric power back in 2010. It was only after they recognized they created an energy crisis in 2016 did they purchase cheap excess hydroelectric power from Quebec. The green energy contracts the Liberals signed led up to Ontario having
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Children’s Mental Health in North Grenville by Hilary Thomson Mental health is something that has been a hot topic over the past few years. Slowly, the idea that everyone’s mental health needs to be cared for, just as much as physical health, is becoming more mainstream and the stigma about mental illness is melting away. However, the question remains: what to do once you have decided that you or your child might be in need of support. Samantha Kutowy is the president and co-founder of the Ontario Parenting Connection, a group in North Grenville whose goals are to connect parents with resources and to promote discussion in the community. “We [as parents] would meet up at the park, birthday parties, and at the bus stop, and people would bring up issues and start conversations; but it wouldn’t go anywhere,” Samantha says. “So, we thought we should start a non-profit so that we could address some of these issues and be a little more proactive and make some substantial changes in the community for families.” Samantha says that, in her experience, there are several issues which are brought up repeatedly by parents, one of which is the lack of sufficient services in the community to support their children’s mental health. A recent survey done by the Ontario Parenting Connection found that 40% of parents want to see more services in the community.
According to the survey, mental health is also one of the top three priorities for parents in the area. The leader in mental health services for children in North Grenville and the surrounding area is Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville, whose Kemptville office is located on Clothier Street. According to their website, they offer a myriad of services for assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental health issues for children. Although they are an excellent resource, many of their programs, including a weekly walk-in clinic, are run out of their main office in Brockville, up to a 40-minute drive for most people in North Grenville. Programs are also run during the day, so parents have to take time off work, and take their kids out of school, in order to access the help they need. “It’s also about quality of life for the kids,” Samantha says. “A lot of kids are missing out on after-school activities. They don’t want to spend two hours at night in the car. It’s not an ideal situation especially for young children.” Another big barrier for accessing mental health services is funding. Even if psychological services were available in North Grenville, they would likely come at a price, as OHIP does not currently cover psychological therapy. Some insurance providers do provide some coverage, but it is often not enough to pay for the hundreds of dollars that can be charged for a single visit to a psychologist. “I think the province, and
community resources. That being said, Michelle from the CDSBEO says there are definitely areas that need to be bolstered and improved within the community, to make sure no child falls through the cracks. “The community is developing and building,” she says. “Crisis support and substance abuse services are definitely lacking.” North Grenville is a growing community with more and more families moving here every year. “One of the issues that North Grenville faces, as a growing community with lots of young families coming here to raise their children, is that the services aren’t coming with them,” Samantha says. “It could be a deterrent for people buying homes in the area, if they don’t have services locally.” Children are the future of the community and, with one in five dealing with a mental health issue at some point, services need to be available and easy to access. Having a child with a mental illness is difficult enough, without it being heightened by the stress of finding appropriate care close to home. “If it was a child who had a physical disease, it would be treated immediately, because it would be unacceptable in society to allow someone to suffer,” Samantha says. “Mental health is just as important.”
society as a whole, should see the value in providing that as a service to people at a free, or significantly subsidized, rate,” Samantha says. “We take our children to the dentist regularly as a preventative measure, but we don’t do anything for their mental health as a preventative.” The schools in North Grenville are making an effort to help bolster the mental health of their students. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) ran a community partner day last month, to which all the mental health partners in the community were invited, in an effort to create an open discussion about how they could work together to serve the young people in the community. “Our goal is to have people talking to each other,” says the CDSBEO Mental Health Lead, Michelle Neville. “Our approach is to work closely with community partners.” The CDSBEO also has three mental health and addiction nurses that come to their schools on a weekly basis to meet with students who may be struggling, and they are constantly coming up with new ways to get their students engaged, involved, and thinking about mental health. The Upper Canada District School Board also runs programs in their schools that are meant to look after the mental well-being of their students. They also have Mental Health Leads (a position funded by the province) who bring evidence-based programs and resources into their schools and liaise with
ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH Advent/Christmas Services: All Are Welcome
DECEMBER 3 - 10 am service with the message of HOPE. Communion will be served. This is also White Gift Sunday when we are encouraged to offer food donations for those in need DECEMBER 10 –10 am service with the message of PEACE - 7 pm Sing We Now For Christmas by the Ottawa Valley Male Choir, tickets $10.00 at the office or at the door.
DECEMBER 17 - 10 am service with the message of JOY, “A Child is Born”, a Christmas cantata as presented by the church choir DECEMBER 24 –10 am service with the message of LOVE DECEMBER 24 - Evening Services 6 pm a retelling of the Christmas story 9 pm – traditional service with communion served by intinction Our facilities are fully accessible
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December is here and the calendar is full of fun and festive events and activities. For more information on how to get involved in the activities, or to volunteer, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203, or stop by at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. Thursday November 30: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors: 1:00-3:00 Friday December 1: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment Alzheimer Society: 10-2 Caregiver Support Group: 10:30-noon Call for apt. 613-866-5768556 Exercise Class: 11:00– 12 noon
Monday December 4: Euchre: 1:00-4:00 Tuesday December 5: Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00 Art Class with Gayle: 10:0012 noon Skip-Bo: 10:00-12 noon Create-a-Card with Tina: 1:00-3:00 Wednesday December 6: Diners’ Club Christmas Luncheon: SOLD OUT/Wait list Thursday December 7: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors: 1:00-3:00
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Christmas in Merrickville017 December 2, Breakfast with Santa
8:30am - 10:30am: Place: Legion First thing Saturday morning, you and your family can enjoy a hearty, home-style breakfast with Santa at the Royal Canadian Legion.
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Boot Drive!
Place: Along the parade route The Merrickville Fire Department will be having a "Boot Drive" to raise funds. All proceeds will go back into the community.
Petting Zoo
9:00am - 1:00pm: Place: Community Center All you do is pick-up a bag at the door and fill it up!
1:00pm - 4:00pm: St. Lawrence Street Bring the family and enjoy the thrill of seeing and touching animals of all kinds.
Juice Jam
Wagon rides
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Fire Barrels & Snacks
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Library Polly is performing between 1 – 2pm at the Library. Jingle all the way at the Christmas Juice Jam!
2:15pm Rink Cheer on the Village Councillors or the Fire Fighters as they go toe to toe in this annual Broom Ball competition!
9:00am - 9:00pm: We will be enjoying another Christmas in Merrickville with Precious Moments Wagon Rides touring our picturesque town.
Noon - 8:30pm: St. Lawrence Street While strolling between shops and enjoying the outdoor festivities, you and your family can warm up over an open fire
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Chili Tent and Cookoff 11am - 7pm Beside Mrs. McGarrigles Beans, beans, the magical fruit … need we say more! This is your chance to taste some amazing chili prepared by local Merrickville residents and restaurants. $5 per serving
Local former Olympian Claire Smith has authored a memoir, “Falling into Now: Memories of Sport, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Education”. It details her experience as a former elite equestrian who suffered a catastrophic brain injury during an international competition. Her story begins when, as a young girl, she discovered a passion for horses. She succeeded in becoming a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team and represented Canada at the 1994 World Championships, as well as at the 1996 Olympics. Claire's life instantly changed on September 13, 1997. While competing at the European Championships, she had a disastrous fall and sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. After six months in hospital, where she had to learn how to eat and walk again, and many more months of rehabilitation, Claire enrolled in the MA program at the University of Ottawa in 2000, graduating in 2004. In 2006, Claire began to lose function in her right leg. She was diagnosed with the movement disorder
Christmas with Elvis
1:00pm, 2:30pm: Sidecar Cafe Come experience Christmas with Elvis, featuring live music by Dan Stoness. $10/person includes hot chocolate, Christmas baking samples plus live entertainment
Diego The Magician
1:15pm, 2pm and 2:45pm Next to Post Office Elliott Smith, Magician - See the magic, Have some laughs, wonder how it's done!
Dr. Fourfaces Extravaganza
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Place: Community Center Christmas in Merrickville is happy to introduce a new event: Dr. Four Face Extravaganza!
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Dystonia, a chronic illness originating in the brain, directly related to her injury. Undaunted by this huge loss, she was awarded a PhD in 2010. Claire’s memoir captivates readers with its heartwrenching description of Claire’s life during the first three years of her recovery. When she realised she had no choice but to relinquish her equestrian identity, her journey became one of re-invention. She eventually went on to compete in triathlons and ran several half marathons, before losing her power to run and ride because of Dystonia. Claire Smith’s compelling story, one of loss intermingled with achievement, engages and inspires readers. “Falling into Now: Memories of Sport, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Education” is available at www.Chapters.Indigo. ca, as well as at the Merrickville Book Emporium. Meet the author at the book launch party, taking place in Merrickville at the Baldachin Pub on December 1, from 5 to 8 pm. Claire will be signing books at the Merrickville Book Emporium November 25, from 1 to 4 pm, and in Ottawa at Books on Beechwood December 3, from 1 to 3 pm. For more information, visit the author’s website www. clairesmith-author.ca.
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Smiths Falls to charge Merrickville-Wolford by Hilary Thomson The Mayor of Smiths Falls has announced that he will be sending a large bill to the Village of MerrickvilleWolford for the use of the Smiths Falls Memorial Centre. Shawn Pankow has suggested to Mayor David Nash that Merrickville-Wolford is looking for a free ride when it comes to the use of the facility in his town. This is not the case, as council passed a resolution to subsidize any user fees being charged to the residents of MerrickvilleWolford for the use of the Memorial Centre by $200 per person. However, Smiths Falls has decided not to charge user fees at all this year, instead banning the residents of MerrickvilleWolford, because their council chose not to enter into the cost sharing agreement sug-
gested by Smith’s Falls. This would have come at a cost of $15,727.50 for MerrickvilleWolford. When Mayor Nash replied to Mayor Pankow, reminding him of the user fee subsidy, he replied by stating that, if that was the case, they would be sending a bill of $33,400 to Merrickville-Wolford to pay for the estimated 167 Merrickville-Wolford residents who use their facility. “Recognizing that the per capita cost being invoiced is much greater than the amount indicated in the recreation contribution agreement ($33,400 vs the $15,727.50), we would like to suggest that we are still open to you endorsing the recreation cost sharing agreement,” Mayor Pankow wrote in a letter to Mayor Nash. Merrickville-Wolford CAO, John Regan, says Mayor Pankow’s comments are harsh and inappropriate. The
"Come From Away" Fiddler for Christmas in Merrickville CAO also says that, although council has seen a list of the alleged 167 MerrickvilleWolford residents who use the facility, they have no way of verifying it. “I’m not sure how the town of Smiths Falls can bill us,” he says. Further consideration of the cost sharing agreement may be brought up again at budget time, but as far as John Regan is concerned, once a decision is made by council, it should not be brought up again for at least a year. “Council has made a decision and we are done with it.” It is evident from the response by the Mayor, council and staff that, should a bill show up at the municipal office, it will not be paid. Further investigation is needed into the number of residents who use the facility before any money changes hands between Smiths Falls and Merrickville-Wolford.
Nova Scotia-born Celtic artist, Anna Ludlow, has been cast as the lead fiddle player in the Broadway hit Come From Away, when it returns to Canada in 2018. The production begins with a 4-week run in Winnipeg in January, before heading to Toronto for the for the rest of the year. Her final performance before that will be a Christmas show at the Merrickville United Church on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The show is part of a group of shows named "The Hunger Tour", which will
benefit the community food bank. Tickets available at www.hungertour.com, The Village Bean (Merrickville), or at the door. When asked about the opportunity to take part in “Come From Away”, Anna stated: "I am thrilled to be a part of this show. I grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia where everyone was treated like family and we always came together and were supportive of one another in times of need. Come From Away is a great fit for me as I hold the importance of community very close to my heart." Performing on a large stage is a familiar place for Anna Ludlow. For the past 14 years she has been the lead fiddle player in the Juno-nominated production, DRUM!, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since moving to Ottawa in 2013, she has been made her mark in the local scene.
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The Merrickville Children and Adult Choirs at one of their dress rehearsals, preparing for their concert this weekend. The "Musical Melodies" concert will be on Sunday December 3 at 7:00 pm at the Merrickville United Church. Tickets are by donation to the Merrickville Food Bank. One of the young choir members, Ramona, says she loves being part of the choir because it gives her "the opportunity to learn not only how to sing well, but also to garner skills and understanding of all things music." Both choirs are eager to showcase what they have been working on. Make sure to come out and show them your support!
As readers will note this week, there has been some confusion in Council about a number of issues and Mayor Nash has been somewhat under attack for his role in a meeting held with the Times a few weeks ago. I feel, as Editor of the Times and one of the participants in that meeting, I should clarify some things. First of all, this was not a press conference, as some members of Council have suggested. The only media present were myself and our Merrickville-Wolford reporter, Hilary Thomson. I had asked for a meeting with the Mayor and Karl Feige, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, in order to discuss the on-going issues which seem to surround the relationship between Merrickville-Wolford and the Chamber. The Times has had similar meetings in the past, for example with Mayor Nash and CAO John Regan, the aim of which was to learn about matters rela-
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tive to the municipality. This is a normal part of the media’s role in the community. This, I repeat, was my initiative, not that of Mayor Nash, and there was no need for anyone to ask permission of Council before having that discussion. I cannot imagine that any member of Council believes they would have to ask permission of their colleagues before being interviewed on any topic. Mayor Nash has pointed out that any suggestion that he apologised for attending the meeting is incorrect, and I must add that his stated aim, expressed at that meeting, was to bring Council together with the Chamber so as to hear the views of the local business community, as represented by the Chamber. I appreciate both Mayor Nash and Mr. Feige’s willingness to talk to the Times so that we could inform the community of this important issue.
She has brought Celtic music into the mainstream, performing at events such as the Ottawa Bluesfest, Festival of Small Halls, and on Parliament Hill. For more information visit: http://www.annaludlow.com
Clarification from Mayor Nash In an article printed in last week’s paper, it was reported that Mayor David Nash apologized for talking with the Merrickville and District Chamber of Commerce Karl Feige and holding a joint meeting with the press to help rectify the somewhat broken relationship with the Chamber. Councillor Chuck MacInnis asked for this apology as he felt it was disrespectful to council to hold a meeting without telling them what the meeting was about and when it would be held. Mayor Nash would like it known that he did not apologize for his actions. “I made it very clear that I would make no apology for supporting our merchants,” he said. The apology that was reported was for a completely separate issue, surrounding the banning of Merrickville-Wolford residents from the Smiths Falls Memorial Centre. In correspondence with Mayor Shawn Pankow, it looked to some councillors like Mayor Nash was negotiating with Smiths Falls without their approval. “Council was upset that I replied to a letter from Smiths Falls and suggested a potential solution to them which would result in our residents no longer being banned from their facility,” he said. “I made no commitment on behalf of council and did note it would be subject to council approval. Deputy Mayor Barr asked for an apology for my doing so which I did do.” www.ngtimes.ca
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Nov 30 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Shawn Tobin—Patient and Family Advisor KDH Dec 1,2 Christmas in Oxford Mills starting at 6:30 pm Friday, Maplewood Park and 9 am on Saturday at the United Church for Pancake breakfast. Lots of activities for the whole family. Dec 2 Bayfield Manor Craft and Bake Sale from 2 to 4pm. Come check out the variety of vendors and taste some delicious baked goods. Raffle tickets are being sold on a handmade quilt and framed picture.
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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. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Info 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Euchre at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1505 O'Neill Road. 7:30 pm start. $5.00 each. 3rd Tues/mth. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495. 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, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495 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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Need to consult on Kemptville College acquisition by Ralph Raina In the November 15, 2017 edition of The North Grenville Times, the front page headline read: “Deal reached on Kemptville College”. Further to that, in a November 9, 2017 article in the Brockville “Recorder & Times”, the Mayor of North Grenville is quoted as saying that “both the municipality and the province have 90 days to finalize the deal”, meaning North Grenville intends to buy the 633 acre campus and the more than 30 buildings within 90 days of the announcement, with a goal of transforming it into an “education and community hub”. I have lived in North Grenville for 73 years and, over my lifetime in this area, I have owned three businesses, I have been elected Mayor of Kemptville for three terms and I have three questions to ask the Municipal Council and Staff about the purchase of the former Kemptville College lands and buildings. I also have one recommendation to make to the Municipality. I ask Council and Staff
of the Municipality of North Grenville, my first question: “Will you advise the taxpayers, before the 90 day deadline is reached, what is your business plan for the former Kemptville College? One would believe that the University of Guelph, which is one of the top education and research institutions in Canada, tried for over seven years and used all of its many resources, to make the College a thriving and profitable education and agricultural research campus, and yet they closed it. At one of the information sessions I attended after the closing, it was stated that the campus costs approximately $2 million per year just to keep the buildings heated and the campus property made safe by road repair and snow clearing, etc. The 2016 budget of North Grenville is approximately $26m and we have approximately 65 staff people. Considering the former Kemptville College venture budget of at least $2m, that means there will be at least five new full-time staff people at the campus, to start with. My second question is: Cur-
rently, and until early 2018, the costs of maintaining the College buildings and property is paid for by the University of Guelph and, considering that there are only two schools and three government offices using about 10% of the entire campus, where will the remaining revenue come from to pay for the bulk of the $2m basic operating costs of the campus and the additional staff that will be required, for this new venture? This is not an attack, but an observation only: today, the Council that governs the “Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville” is comprised of five Councillors, and these individuals have offered to serve this Municipality, and they are doing their jobs as Councillors. The senior staff of the Municipality are full-time bureaucrats, and I believe that none of the current senior management have been fulltime entrepreneurs or business people during the last five to ten years. My third question is: Considering that the University of Guelph backed out, and the Municipality will have
to hire and pay an experienced entrepreneurial business person, or persons, to operate this new Corporation, how many years will it be before this new venture becomes profitable, and, while we wait for that to happen, will the taxpayers of North Grenville be required to subsidize any potential deficits that may occur? Considering the above three questions, I humbly make the following recommendation to Council and Staff of North Grenville: Before the 90 day period runs out, I strongly recommend that the Council and Staff make themselves accountable to the taxpayers of this Community by quickly bringing together a Citizens Review Team to review and approve this new venture. For many years now, the Municipality has used a Development Review Team to review and approve all new development in our Municipality. No new development in North Grenville can proceed without the approval of this Development Review Team. This is not a new process for the Municipality, and I am asking
9th Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit For the second year in a row, the annual Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit had a sell-out crowd. Over 200 business leaders, not-for-profit organizations and government representatives from throughout the area and neighbouring counties filled the North Grenville Municipal Centre hall for the 9th annual summit focusing on “Collaborating in a Global Marketplace.” The arrival of the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, was the hot topic from keynote speaker Pierre Cléroux, Vice President and Chief Economist with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Mr. Cléroux discussed whether Canadian entrepreneurs are ready and if not, what they should do to prepare. “While Canada is off to a good start, only 3% of November 29, 2017
Canadian entrepreneurs have fully implemented Industry 4.0 into their business at a time when competitors in the U.S., Europe and Asia are moving full steam ahead,” Mr. Cléroux told the capacity crowd. “Industry 4.0 allows manufacturers to improve their efficiency, create more personalized products and react more quickly to customer needs than ever before,” he said while unveiling a study on digital technologies transforming the manufacturing landscape. Another top speaker was Carey Bidtnes, of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. She outlined the Feihe International Inc. Canadian Project, a major $225-million investment to produce infant formula in Kingston while providing opportunities to related sectors throughout Eastern Ontario.
impact of the plant’s closure in 2020. Brian Carré, North Grenville’s CAO, and Édith Dumont, of the Eastern Ontario French Public School Board, gave an update on the Kemptville Campus and its new partnership. “Leeds Grenville business and community members should be proud of the work they have done to create a diverse economy that is resilient,” said Ann Weir, Economic Development Manager with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and master of ceremonies of the event. We must evolve and continue to position ourselves in the global marketplace where we are seeing the implementation of digital technologies to gain efficiencies and competitiveness. The new Giant Tiger Distribution Centre is a great example of a business doing just that,” Ms. Weir said.
The yearly summit is hosted by the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Department in partnership with Gord Brown, MP LeedsGrenville, 1000 Islands and Rideau Lakes, Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville, along with the 1000 Islands, Valley Heartland and Grenville Community Futures Development Corporations and the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board. Featured speaker Huy Thai, of the Ontario Investment Office with the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth, discussed being investment ready and how to secure new investment projects. Ellen Barton, Human Resource Leader with Procter & Gamble, and Robert Nolan, Brockville’s Director of Economic Development, presented on how they are working on reducing the 15
the Municipality to extend the Municipal standard of review and approval to their own proposed new venture. I believe that seems fair. If a Citizens Review Team sounds complicated, imagine how complicated it will be to operate a new Corporation where, on day 1 of the new venture, your only investor is the Municipality of North Grenville. The Citizens Review Team should be made up of 15 residents as follows: 50% women and 50% men. All former or current business people. All to be taxpayers across the four main hamlets within our community. Two representatives from each of the following key industry sectors in North Grenville - Agriculture; Tourism; Education; Health Care; Land Development; Retail; Service; and one at-large representative. I would be willing to join two other well-known, neutral business people to
form a team to quickly select the 15 member Citizens Review Team. Once picked, the Team members sign a non-disclosure agreement (that has penalties), and then have the Mayor, the CAO, and anyone else from the Municipality, present to this group in a private session with one goal: that the Municipality lay out its plan for the future of the College and, at the end of that session, that the representatives have a secret vote, with one question: “If this were your money, would you invest in this proposal for the College?” In closing, to Council: I humbly remind you that we elected you to be the government of the people, by the people, for the people. To Staff: I am not prepared to write a blank cheque with only the hope that it all works out. Please allow us a formal review of the business plan for the former Kemptville College within 30 to 60 days.
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The Stove Store The Stove Store was established in 1972 (45 years) by Mel Shannon who is a resident of the area. From its humble beginnings in the garage of his home, the store eventually moved to its present location at 6 Beverly St. Spencerville and contrary to its name, The Stove Store does not just sell stoves. It is a major supplier and installer of all types of heating and cooling equipment. The Stove Store carries a wide variety of gas and wood furnaces, fireplaces and inserts, freestanding pellet, wood, gas units and air conditioners. The Stove Store specializes in geothermal systems, ductless heating systems and cooling units. For those finishing touches, there is a large variety of stone facings and mantels. No job is too big, too small or too far away for The Stove Store’s factory trained installers and service technicians. All estimates, in home or in the showroom, are completed by qualified and knowledgeable sales staff, and they are always FREE. Drop by The Stove Store’s comfortable 1800 square foot showroom where there are over 55 heating and cooling units and fireplaces on display, with 35 of them operational. You will find the most up to date products on the market and you can discover the newest of technologies as they become available. Mel Shannon and The Stove Store have set a high standard for quality performance and customer satisfaction for their installations and professional services. They will continue this tradition of excellence into the future. The Stove Store , (613) 658-3101, 1-888-370-9859 thestovestore@ripnet.com Also visit us on the web at: www.thestovestore.net
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charity of choice, with each vote counting towards $100 of the final tally. eQuinelle provided their Fireside Grill venue, and Catered Affairs served some delicious food at the event. Door prizes were generously donated by Shulamit Ber Levtov, Karen Quigley of Saltastic and Kelly Chapman of Face Values Day Spa. The local founder of 100 Women Who Care, Ashley Vincent, says the first year of the organization has been a learning curve for all, as they discover the most efficient and effective ways in which to run their operations. The
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group has raised over $11,000 this year in four one-hour meetings. The forecast for 2018 is for continued growth, as more women learn about the opportunity to do something awesome right where they live. The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care NG is scheduled for February 8, 2018. If you would like to learn more about this important organization and what it is doing for local charities headquartered in your community, visit them on Facebook or at www.100womenwhocareng. com.
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In October, Bob Parent, owner and operator of Logs-to-Lumber, held two open houses to showcase his business and to raise funds for the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. The events raised much attention, as well as revenue, which ultimately allowed Bob to donate $500 to the Foundation. Bob and his wife, Helen presented the cheque to Robert Noseworthy, KDHF Board Chair in early November. The Foundation is forever grateful for the ongoing support from the community; KDH would not be the hospital it is today without the heartfelt generosity and kindness from people like Bob and his family. Visit www.logs-to-lumber.ca for more information on Bob’s business. November 29, 2017
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73's manage one of three
Recent player returns....Matt Titus gets his first goal Friday night
The Atom Rep team took part in their first tournament of the season on October 14, in Perth. The team began the day with back to back games, and first up were the South Stormont Selects. Both teams battled hard to the end, finishing up with a tie. The Panthers went on to face the Smiths Falls Bears and came out with their first win of the day. The third game of the tournament was against the home town team, the Perth Lanark Wings. The Panthers played a strong game and were able to come out with their second win of the day and a spot in the Championship finals. The finals were played against the tournament
hosts, Perth Lanark Wings, facing off for their second match up of the day. Each of the teams battled hard for the gold, however the Panthers came out on top with a 4-1 win over the Wings, crowning them Tournament Champions. Congratulations goes out to Austin Peebles, Cameron McNulty, Carter Seeley, Cole Hennessy, Dominik Lemieux, Finnley Panciuk, Jack Dinsmore, Jack Jansen, James
by the sportsguy Hawksbury Hawks landed in Kemptville on Sunday to challenge the 73's for yet another time, with Nick Bond facing past team mate Peter Brooks between the pipes at the other end. Both clubs played fast and furious, end to end action in the first without any results. Kemptville struck first, with man advantage, at 4:12 when MacDonald, with Cote, came off the line through the middle as Eric Conley buried it for a PPG. Smith, assisted by Fournier to David Jankowski at 12:51 to make it a one-one contest. Hawksbury moved ahead when Alec Beaudin-Tougas punched one into the mesh after being setup from Taillon from top of the circle at :27. Kemptville bounced back at 9:11, when Faith made a end to end charge up
Scarfe, Jesse Rabuka, Kailum Boyce, Kolton Winsor, Michael Hamilton, and Nolan Dulmage. The teams coaching staff includes Head Coach Dan Dulmage, Assistant Coaches Bruce McNulty, Steve Dinsmore, Dan Pettes and Manager Jeff Hennessy.
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the half boards, with Titus on front door, across to Ashton Fry to force OT. Five minute OT remained scoreless to initiate a shoot-out, with the Hawks going first. Fournier, then Joel Frazee, beat Brooks for the only goal. Smith and Fry were shut-down, then Jankowski was stoned by Bond to give Kemptville a 3-2 win. Hawkesbury outgunned Kemptville 38 SOG to 28 and PP for Hawks 0/3 with 73's 1/2. Wednesday’s road game in Ottawa against Ottawa Junior Senators was a tough grinder, with the Kemptville 73's starter, Cooper Lukenda, facing 37 shots, and his opposition, Connor Hicks, 19. First frame was wide open affair, remaining scoreless, with Ottawa peppering 14 SOG to Kemptville 6. Senators rifled one between the pipes at 3:36, when Denis and Brant found Finns Evans. At 12:32, Chiwetin Blacksmith knocked down a clearing pass to find open space to put Ottawa ahead by two. With man advantage, Frazee and Titus combination through the middle so Ashton Fry could hammer it in to move 73's one goal behind at 17:16. Kemptville pulled Lukenda at 17:16 and 19:38 without results. Nick Lalonde slammed the rubber into open net for EN with 3-1 victory. Ottawa were in control, but Kemptville never gave up, Return match between Ottawa Junior Senators in Kemptville 73's barn on Friday night could have been interesting, because of the close battle on Wednesday. Unfortunately, Ottawa had another plan in mind to discredit Kemptville by running up the numbers. Kemptville drew first blood at 4:36: Conley back to Hunter on point, through to Nicholas Domitrovic to pull the trigger. Blacksmith, with Roy, to setup Owen Guy on the door step at 8:19 for the
tie. Darcy Walsh, with helpers from Smart and White at 13:44, for Senators tie breaker. Vi n c e n t R o b i l l a r d knocked down a clearing pass to beat Lukenda on short side at 2:46. Faith flying down wing, over the line to cycle back to Hunter and Matt Titus for his first goal this season at 4:08. Ottawa opened the flood gates at 7:51, when Nick Lalonde, assisted by Bisson and Guy, past the stopper. Ottawa, with man advantage, as Silas Mattawashish PPG, with helpers by Lalonde and Veilette at 9:50, to make it a 5-2 lead. Veilette with Boulrice would assist Darcy Walsh for his second of the game at 18:51 to add another goal to Ottawa lead 6-2. Last twenty, both sides changed up their stoppers, with Nick Bond for 73's and Connor Hicks for Junior Senators. Senators capitalized with a man advantage, when Chiwetin Blacksmith buried some garbage after receiving helpers from Evans and White at 1:05 for PPG. Nick Lalonde would notch another goal, with assist from Guy and Brant, at 15:51. Undisciplined play put 73's on the slab at 17:16 to allow Darcy Walsh PPG, with helpers from Robillard and Smart, to record his hat-trick. This was a tough defeat, as the boys had to play chase the bouncing rubber from the second period until the slaughter was ended, giving Ottawa 9-2 win. New line up takes time to gel, so don't give up on your "Boys of Winter", they'll be back. We have to play our game and remember there is 60 minutes in a game. Come on out and support your warriors on ice with next home game on Wednesday, November 24, at 7:30 pm to face Ottawa Junior Senators......Hockey with EDGE. www.ngtimes.ca
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Joint Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of the Status of Women, and Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services, issued the following statement: "Sexual violence and harassment against women is prevalent in our society. One in three women will experience some form of sexual assault in her lifetime. This is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. That is why, on November 25, we acknowledge the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day, which begins 16 Days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence, is an important opportunity to raise awareness about violence against women and all violence based on gender and to recognize and support those who have experienced abuse. Our government remains committed to ending violence against anyone based
on their gender, gender expression and/or gender identity. We are actively working to achieve this goal through strategies to end domestic violence, sexual violence and harassment, violence against Indigenous women, and human trafficking. Despite the progress that has been made, we know there is still so much work to do. Over the past year we engaged with experts, groups and people with lived experience of domestic violence and gender-based violence across Ontario. We would like to thank those who participated in these engagement sessions. We are also grateful to Ontario's Roundtable on Violence Against Women and the Executive and Provincial Committees to End Violence Against Indigenous Women for their invaluable and ongoing advice. As a result, plans are underway to update our Domestic Violence
Action Plan and create a new gender-based violence strategy. On behalf of the Ontario government, we thank the individuals, communities, agencies and organizations across the province who play a vital role in supporting survivors and their families. Your work is so important. Finally, as we prepare for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, we must continue to challenge deeprooted attitudes and behaviours that grow from misogyny and other forms of hate-motivated discrimination that lead to violence against women. While our society has made great advances towards recognizing women's rights and achieving gender equality, we cannot stop until we have put an end to gender-based violence once and for all."
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KDH Foundation Tree of Lights December 3, 2017 marks the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation’s 15th annual Tree of Lights Celebration. Each year, this celebration raises funds through the purchase of a light in our tree in memory or in honour of a loved one. The festivities will include our tree lighting ceremony at 6 p., followed by cookies and hot chocolate, as well as hot dogs barbequed by our hospital’s CEO, Frank Vassallo. Carols, led by the North Grenville Concert Choir, will be sung throughout the evening. The celebration will take place in the Heart of Giving Memorial Stone Garden. Not only is this a great way to honour someone special in your life, but to
contribute to the hospital in a unique and meaningful way. Similar to years prior, funds raised from the Tree of Lights Celebration will be allotted to the Compassionate Care Fund. This fund was created by KDHF in order to enhance the patient experience; items paid for through this fund would have not been able to be purchased otherwise. In the past, the Compassionate Care Fund has purchased items such as iPads for residents in the ILTC unit, slippers for patients, and wheelchair seat alarms; these items are seldom found on the hospital’s large “wish list”, but are still important nonetheless. The tree lighting ceremony, however, does not mark the end this wonderful celebration. Lights can be
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ALETA KARSTAD's Nature Journal Calendar 2018
It is the time of year when people start looking at calendars for 2018, and local artist, Aleta Karstad has one everyone will want to have. Anyone who is acquainted with Aleta’s work, or who is fortunate enough to have one of her previous year’s calendars, will find something new about the 2018 version.
Aleta shares full pages of her illustrated nature journals for the first time - twelve pages selected from the years 19841998, when she painted and wrote in a horizontal, looseleaf format. Her journals speak for themselves, but the process is so obviously a labour of love. “I don’t think I will ever
have the boldness to judge, in the face of nature, which detail is more important than any other. If such a judgement seems obvious at the time, it may be questioned or proven wrong at a later date. In my writing as well as my drawing and painting, I do my best to describe faithfully what I have the privilege to
experience. There is a depth to reality that one can only follow, like a vein of gold - if you leave it you will lose it. That eye, that scale, that stem or petal, is unique to its time and place - and we become one, the observer and the observed. I began my nature journal in bound volumes, starting in 1970. After 15 years I switched to loose pages. I later moved to a 7-ring binder, and now I have come full circle, back to working in a hard-cover book with sewn binding. From the three-inch stack of my 1984 - 1998 land-
scape-format looseleaf journal, I’ve selected 12 pages for this calendar from a diversity of dates and places in my “land of promise, symbolical of all things”. Spiral bound, and printed on smooth, heavy stock, this is a quality calendar, and available online for $19.95
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