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ALK Event Management hosted the 5th annual Bride and Groom Show this past Saturday January 21, at the eQuinelle Golf & Resident Club. Engaged couples, their wedding parties, families and friends, were introduced to this beautiful wedding venue, located just off County Road 44 in the eQ Homes Community. Sixty wedding-related businesses wowed guests with their beautiful displays. Joy to Share event decorators, Custom Events planners, Dill Flower Studios, as well as James Patterson and Tena How of eQuinelle, worked tirelessly to create a beautiful backdrop to offer couples planning ideas and to showcase how beautiful it would be to host

a wedding in the venue just north of Kemptville. The Bride and Groom Show has become of the largest shows of its kind in Eastern Ontario, and presented the full range of services required to make a wedding the perfect event couples are looking for. Photographers, bridal dresses, tuxedos, wedding planners, florists, photo framing, DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, pet services, wedding decorators, carriages, accommodations, all were represented at the show, as were businesses supplying services for skin care, wine, beer, wine and appetizer sampling, cake and cupcake decorators, wedding favours, hair, makeup and esthetic services, travel assistance, event insurance, successful marriage

coaching, travel services, jewellers, financial planning and also other wedding venues available in North Grenville. All day, models were on stage and strolled throughout eQuinelle, wearing designer wedding dresses and formal tuxedos, provided by local businesses, as were the jewelry and hair stylings. The draw for a $2,500 wedding photography package from MIKE & NESS PHOTOGRAPHY was made after the show, and the winners were Terri-Lyn McCullough and Benjamin Foster. They were very excited to hear they could stroke this wedding expense off of their list! Thank you to the NG Times for the advertising and promotion of the Bride and Groom

Show. We are fortunate to have a local newspaper that is very supportive of many local events. The next ALK Event Management show is the Shop Local Showcase to be held on April 22, 2017 from 9am to 3pm, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The show promotes the importance of supporting local business. More information can be found at www.shoplocalshowcase.ca. Thank you to everyone that attended the Bride and Groom Show. Everyone was welcome, not just brides and grooms. It was wonderful to see how much local support, this event received. The North Grenville community is second to none!

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formance of some of those old mysteries like “The Shadow”, or “The Adventures of the Thin Man”? Here is your chance to find out. Cast and crew have transformed the stage at the Urbandale Arts Centre into a mini radio sound stage for this performance. This entails old style microphones, sound effects props and the people to work them out front, creating all the magic that audiences heard over

Submitted by Monica Cleland Kemptville Players are hard at work once more on a full-length radio play called “The Man With Bogart's Face”, written by Andrew J. Fenady and directed by Steve Wendt. This radio comedy/drama is to be performed at the Urbandale Arts Centre in March. Have you ever wondered what a radio studio looked like during a per-

be served following the presentation. A movie afternoon on February 15, a talk on how to recognize and prevent “senior fraud, a choir, the annual variety show; and a very special event on March 22 to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation are some of the upcoming winter and spring upcoming activities. All adults 55 plus are welcome to come and join

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Bogart, and then opens a detective agency. At first, he and his secretary Duchess (played by Sophie Hall) have a pretty meagre business, but it picks up after a shooting puts Sam's picture in the paper. Some very ruthless people (who coincidentally are also similar to various characters in Bogart films), are after a priceless set of blue sapphires called “The Eyes of Alexander” (after a statue of Alexander the Great), and Marlowe and Duchess are caught in the middle of it all. Show times at the Urbandale Arts Centre are: March 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., and March 5 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and are available at B&H Grocer, Business Strategies and the Municipal Centre.

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the air, along with a host of people performing both the radio drama and singing the “jingles”. Even though some actors are playing two or three parts, there are still too many for them all to be mentioned by name in this article. There were no commercials in this radio play, so Steve wrote the words along with Jim Quinn, and our musical director, Louise Atchison, set them to music, because no radio play can be without its sponsors! Now that you have some idea of what to expect in a “radio play”, you probably would like to know what the play is all about...well there's this man who calls himself Sam Marlowe (played by Ian Bell), and he alters his face to resemble Humphrey

The photo of the pantomime players include from left to right Janet Glaves, Jean Travers, Eleanor Muscroft, Mario Carini, and Klaus Weirspecker. On December 14, the members of the New Horizon Club ended 2016 with their annual Christmas lunch followed by what has become a tradition – a pantomime written and directed by Janet Glaves. This year the production was based on Robin Hood and his Merry Men (and Women) who demonstrated swordplay between the merry men (and women) and the Sheriff of Nottingham and his not-so-merry men. The pantomime attracted a special guest (see photo) who circled the room to shake hands with all who were willing. All

members look forward to the annual pantomime and who knows what Janet will come up with next year! On January 11, the winter and spring program started off with a delicious potluck lunch followed by a mix and match game which gave members an opportunity to meet and greet and make new friends. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 2 pm. A PowerPoint presentation, “As We Are – As We Were” will be shown of photos of club activities past and present. Refreshments will

the New Horizon Club. The annual membership fee is $12.00 and meetings are held in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Most meetings begin at 2 pm. Special event meetings when meals are served begin at 12 noon. For program and membership information call Janet at 613269-2737.

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19th Annual Sweetheart Brunch Looking for a delicious brunch, live entertainment and a great way to support the North Grenville Community? For the nineteenth consecutive year, the North Grenville Community Sweetheart Brunch will take place on Sunday, February 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road # 44, Kemptville.

This annual event, organized by the Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 5333, with the help of teams of wonderful volunteers, is made possible by many generous sponsors, including Tallman Truck Centre, G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company and O’Farrell Financial Services. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children (6 – 11 years),

and under 6, free! Admission includes a delicious smorgasbord of food, exciting live entertainment, a draw for cash prizes and a fabulous opportunity to support numerous local charities and community initiatives. What a sweetheart deal! Tickets are available at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Colonnade Branch, Kemptville. All tickets sold at the Bank

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Aldine and the Colonel: a Portrait by Pat Babin Thanks to Aldine Ardron, Colonel Donald McLauchin recently moved to the Bayfield Retirement Manor. Not a typical tenant, he occupies a special niche on the east wall of the manor library. Yes, the Colonel, who was the subject of a life-size painting by Mrs. Ardron, has found a home. A self-taught artist, with no formal training, Aldine spent two years completing this canvas. Never having seen the Colonel, Aldine studied a number of candid photographs including those showing details of his highland dress, his family tartan, the crest on his tam, and the claymore. The tartan became most challenging! Because lighting was critically important, she carried the canvas

from room to room during these twenty-four months. Talk about perseverance! Mrs. Ardron, who has lived in Pointe Claire, Quebec, and Orleans, Ontario, is adjusting very well to Bayfield. A resident she misses very much is Mary Bowrin who recently passed away. “Mary was always encouraging me - a real morale booster.” In closing Aldine recalls the day the Colonel finally saw the portrait. Remember that he never posed for it! “He seemed quite surprised and impressed. The resemblance was very much like him even the twinkle in his eye!” If ever you wish to visit the Colonel, please contact Bayfield. It can get lonely in the library.

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Teach your children by Deron Johnston Early in 2016, an article was written about some ideas which the author hoped the North Grenville Municipal Council would consider implementing for the good of all residents of North Grenville. One of these ideas recently came up again in conversation with a member of council. The idea in question was for the municipality to develop a Youth Council that would allow young people to contribute to decisions that are made by council. Last Fall, Councillor Jim Bertram visited both local high schools, North Grenville District High School and St. Michael Catholic High School. On his visits, he talked about the role of municipal government and how it affects the daily lives of residents of North Grenville, including the young people. He spoke briefly with administration at both schools about the possibility of some students becoming part of a youth council. While reading a book called “13 Ways To Kill Your Community” by Doug Griffiths, the author dedicated chapter three of

the thirteen-chapter book to the subject of “Don’t Engage Youth” as one of the thirteen ways. The author pointed out how youth (age 35 and under are considered youth by the author) should be disengaged to ensure the death of your community. He believes that, sometimes, communities don’t recognize that youth have an abundance of energy, creativity and passion without being jaded by bad experiences, failures and the negativity of others. He added that, when chances for youth to contribute are limited, or if residents talk negatively about youth, then they’re on the right track to ensure that the best and brightest youth look to leave, and the future of your community will leave with them. A youth council would be a great way to engage young people (let’s say 30 and under), show them that we do believe that they have a lot to contribute, and give them a way to directly impact the future of the municipality. People who are engaged and personally invested in something are much more likely to ensure that the “something” becomes suc-

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cessful, no matter what age they are. Let’s allow our young people to use their imaginations, skills and their energy for something truly meaningful. So how do we make this happen? Let’s for a moment consider filling this council with two students each from the two local high schools, with the schools themselves deciding how the students get chosen. Then we add three other young people who could apply and be chosen by a committee. At that point, a youth mayor could be chosen by vote of the youth council itself, which would mean six councillors and one mayor. The young people who make up the council could learn how local government works, how to conduct meetings in a professional environment, how to work together to forward ideas, how to read formal reports and how to communicate effectively in a formal setting. The youth council could meet weekly, biweekly or monthly in the North Grenville Council chambers and discuss and vote on key council matters that might directly affect young people, or that

might impact the future of the municipality. From these meetings, formal recommendations could be made that would be forwarded directly to regular council and be discussed the same as recommendations from other committees of council. Quite often, politicians make generalized statements about the importance of youth in their communities, regions, provinces and countries. For some of them, their actual support of youth begins and ends with those statements. This is a rare opportunity to truly make a profound effort to be inclusive and recognize that youth play a vital role in not only our future, but also in our present. Tomorrow’s great ideas could be grown in our community today. Let’s give them some sunlight.

should help keep our tax bills down. However, it seems that nowadays the favourite thing to do is to sell off government assets to corporations in order to get some temporary funding. The problem with that is that we end up paying more for the service, as the corporations have investors to keep happy, so they end up charging us more for that same service. Governments get relief by getting a cash infusion for their budgets, plus fiscal relief for not paying salaries for those jobs that that particular service provided. We still end up paying more for the service, but from the government point of view, we are not being taxed. By them, anyway. It seems to be the Conservative mantra to keep taxes low, as if that is all that matters. Definitely not big

picture people. Of course nobody likes paying taxes, but at some point we are going to have to decide what is important to us. We also have to keep an eye out for what we might be doing to future generations by perpetuating our current lifestyle. There is a disturbing shift in world politics to the far right. We only have to look south of the border for that, and to our own Conservative Party leadership hopefuls, particularly Kevin O’Leary. Their particular brand of hatred used to be something that Canadians did not subscribe to, but even that seems to be changing in one of the last bastions of multiculturalism. We are moving away from supporting those who are less fortunate than us, in the name of fiscal responsibility. We need to press the reset button

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: It was interesting to note two articles in the last edition of your newspaper, one about MP Gord Brown, and the other on Mayor David Gordon. We have Mayor Gordon seemingly setting us up for a major tax increase by decrying the lack of government funding, (I still have to find out why taxes here are about 50% higher than where I was living last year, just north of Toronto. For the same services, I might add), and MP Gord Brown trotting out that tired old line that it is only the Conservatives who can keep taxes low. Nice idea, but the sort of tax breaks the Conservatives give comes at a cost in reduced social services and environmental protection. You can’t have it both ways. Either you keep taxes

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low, and cut services, as the Harper regime did, or you pay for the services that communities need. Balancing budgets by taking $3 billion out of the Contingency Fund, and $1.6 billion out of the EI Fund, as the Harper Conservatives did on their last budget, is fiscal nonsense. Taking credit for balancing a budget by taking money from other areas plays to the theory that they can get away with it, as the current political wisdom is that only 5% of the electorate is paying attention at any given time. However, at some point we are going to have to pay the piper. Of course, one way to reduce our taxes is for government to stop giving massive tax breaks to corporations, and invest that money in providing services that Canadians want and need. That

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(July 1st) but encompasses the whole of 2017. While it is unfortunate that the Councillor responsible for the coordination of the celebration may be unable for health reasons to carry on these responsibilities, and we wish him well, why couldn’t the Mayor and/or other Councillors carry on this program? This planning should have been in the works for at least a year now, so that all of 2017 could have been covered. You mentioned in your article that volunteers were looking for ideas for their 1 – day celebration, but how about suggestions for a whole year of celebrations? I can make many suggestions for this year – long activity but it will take younger volunteers to carry them out. In

Dear Editor: Your recent article in the North Grenville Times concerning Canada’s 150th celebration was very interesting, timely and to the point. I appreciate the sentiments very much, as I have been very disappointed in the lack of enthusiasm within this community for this major Celebration. This lackadaisical attitude seems to be shared among Council, business leaders, Municipal staff and many others. I feel this community, in particular, should be doing much more to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this great country we all share. I agree with your comment that this is not a one day celebration continued on page 5 Mailing Address 10 Water Street Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0

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Drug Warrant Executed in Kemptville The Ontario Provincial Police Community Drug Action Team, Grenville County OPP and the OPP Emergency Response Unit executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Search Warrant at a residence in Kemptville,Ontario. At 6:00 a.m. on January 9th, police entered an apartment on Prescott Street and seized marihuana. The investigation revealed that the co-accused are also connected to a break and enter in November 2016 at a local business resulting in the theft of truck parts. Three men, aged 22, 20 and 21, all of Kemptville, are charged with: Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking Break and Enter into a place to commit an indictable offence The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 1st, 2017. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-3101122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward. STAPLES THIEVES STOPPED ON HIGHWAY 401 201701-19 Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation into a male and female stopped on Highway 401 after a theft from the retail outlet “Staples”. On the 16th of January 2017, a Staples Store in North Grenville provided information that led to a traffic stop and the arrest of suspects responsible for thefts from Staples stores. On the same date at about 2:40 p.m. a member of the Leeds County Detachment of the O.P.P. located the vehicle and arrested the suspects travelling on Highway 401 westbound in Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township. Charged with Possession of Stolen Property, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada are a 44 year old male, and a 33 year old female, both from Toronto. The suspects will answer to their charges on the 17th of February 2017 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Provincial Division – Brockville. This arrest may lead to more charges stemming from similar occurrences in Eastern and Central Ontario. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Leeds County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888310-1122, the Brockville Detachment at 613-345-1790 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

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Growth in Ontario’s Food and Beverage Industry The provincial and federal governments are supporting Ontario's food and beverage processing sector by helping local businesses expand production, meet consumer demand and create good jobs. Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal made the announcement last week at Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, in Vankleek Hill, along with Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MP Francis Drouin, on behalf of Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay. This support has allowed the craft brewer to upgrade its automated bottling line, increasing productivity and growing the business, which helped create new jobs. Beau's is one of 223 Growing Forward 2 recipients across Ontario. The program helps to achieve the federal government's goal to create good jobs in food processing and help food processors develop products that reflect changing market tastes and new opportunities. The food and beverage processing industry employs 246,000 Canadians – the largest manufacturing employer in Canada. The provincial and federal governments are investing approximate-

ly $11.7 million towards 223 projects across the province. Approximately $632,000 has been invested in nine projects across Eastern Ontario. Beau’s received $96,659 through Growing Forward 2 to support the implementation of an automated bottling line. Growing Forward 2 was launched in 2013 and is a five-year commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to support Canada's agri-food and agri-based products sector. Beau’s All Natural Brewery Co. is also guiding an effort in Rwanda to establish a brewery that will be owned and operated by women, to be dedicated to empowerment and local social benefit. Steve Beauchesne, cofounder of Beau’s, explained the difference this government investment will make to the company. “Our reality is that we have the growth rate of a hightech firm, but the capital requirements of a manufacturing operation. This assistance has allowed us to grow faster, and that growth has led to dozens of new employees at our family run, employee-owned brewery.”

Municipality! Perhaps the Horticultural Society is already involved? 3. Photo Contest! This should run all year and should be started and promoted almost immediately. Present North Grenville as a Canadian paradise to the world! 4. As you are aware, we have several beautiful Murals in downtown Kemptville, done by high school students. Lighting would be effective to make them more visible to visitors. Also, it would be a great project for 2017 to have the two high schools get together to paint a mural depicting North Grenville as part of the Canadian 150th celebration. 5. We have several sports associations in this Municipality. Could one of them organize a major tournament at some time during the year to showcase North Grenville? Hockey, baseball, soccer, Lacrosse, etc.? 6. Have our restaurants develop specialty recipes and

meals with a Canadian theme to be served either all year or, perhaps, during Harvest Season, September or October. But to attract tourists it should be in July or August! 7. The most important aspect of this whole celebration is Promotion – Marketing is key. This is where the Chamber of Commerce could shine. 8. Coordination with Kemptville Live would be the event of the year. Do not try to upstage them, but work with them. Again, promotion is essential. I am sure there are many other suggestions and ideas out there. These ideas do not in any way interfere with the Canada Day celebrations already planned and I hope that the proposed Parade will contain a rich infusion of sesquicentennial lore. A ceremony that will make us proud to be Canadian and equally proud of the effort promoted by our Municipality. George Gouthro North Grenville Resident

UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, February 6 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

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2017 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

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

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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. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca

Letters to the Editor continued other words, do not leave it to seniors to be the only volunteers interested! I do have experience of this type of activity, having worked in the business world for 40 years and it worked in many volunteer areas. I’ve coached baseball teams, lacrosse teams, Ringette teams at all levels. I have been Provincial President of a sports group comprising 41,000 members. I’ve been successful in all of these endeavours, including the oversight of many provincial and local tournaments and fundraising events for these organizations. I was recently inducted into the Ontario Ringette Hall of Fame as a builder. Now for some suggestions which, of course, would need some work to be implemented. I will mention one which, unfortunately, is too late to implement and that is to plant the Tulip bulb specifically designed for this occasion and has many public and private areas as possible. January 25, 2017

Several places I know of will feature this special bulb and I’m sure they will be appreciated in the Spring. 1. Lighting. There are many small trees in the downtown area particularly adjacent to the Library building. These trees can be decorated with LED lights, Red and White (one tree red and the next tree white). These are small lights and come in sets of 100 bulbs which would be sufficient for one tree. This theme could be continued through the downtown area and perhaps some of the merchants could use them on their premises. This same theme could be carried over to some of the outlying Hamlets. 2. Flowers. The flowers that hang from the lamp posts in Kemptville during the summer are always beautiful and I assume they will be this year also. My hope is that the flowers will be predominantly red and white, there should be a proliferation of red and white flowers all over the

Dear Editor: The article “Christmas heroes carry on after the holidays”, written by David Shanahan, has prompted me to write this letter. I prefer to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons, however that does not mean we were any less thankful. Yes, we were one of those families who required assistance this past Christmas. I cannot begin to express how much my family and I appreciate the work that the Knights of Columbus does for our community. If you read the article, it states that “113 requests came into the Knights”. That is a lot of food and gifts to distribute! The work in organizing “Christmas in our Community” obviously takes many hours of volunteer time. To have someone knock on your door to deliver box upon box is very emotional, and yet the two men who came to my door were so caring and kind. No judgement here. They quite

simply said, “we heard you were having a tough time this year, Merry Christmas.” It is difficult to acknowledge that we are experiencing “tough times”. Things happen, and I never thought we would be in such a situation. It is typically not something that people share, however I just wanted to acknowledge the KoC and to let them know that I am so grateful that this organization exists and that it is open to all residents. You are my “Christmas Heroes.” Dear Editor: Not only is a stretch of Wellington Road unbelievably detrimental to vehicles and pedestrians, it also sports one of the worse potholes in Canada at the Bridge Street intersection. What’s a poor taxpayer to do? COMPLAIN! Patrick Babin Westerra Way

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Long time coming by Deron Johnston The long awaited installation of a three-way stop at the intersection of Prescott Street and Clothier Street in downtown Kemptville was finally completed this past Friday. Following up on an email submitted by the North Grenville Times as to the status of the project a day earlier, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville CAO (and former North Grenville CAO), Andy Brown called to confirm that the three-way stop would be completed within the next two weeks, as long as weather permitted. In fact, it was actually installed within the next two days. There were no road closures, or prohibitive traffic disruptions necessary for the installation which went quickly and smoothly. “It's been a long time coming.” said Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Executive Director, John Barclay. “The BIA requested that this be done three years ago and it's great to see it finally happen.” When asked why he thought that it took so long, John responded: “Despite the fact that these two streets are in downtown Kemptville, they're both County roads, so they are actually the responsibility of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. So, that means you're dealing with two tiers of municipal government to get the project done. In the big picture, this three-way stop was probably not the highest priority for the United Counties, because they have many other municipalities to deal with who probably all want projects of their own done in their municipality. Ultimately, we're just grateful that it's finished and downtown is now safer

for everyone.” He added: “I remember when we had our Kids Christmas Downtown event, I saw a couple of times where families had to literally run across Clothier Street, practically dragging their kids behind them to get across safely.” The intersection, having long been a safety concern for drivers, parents, residents and downtown businesses, already appears to be allowing pedestrians a safer place to cross Clothier Street. The safety concern has been caused by the limited ability of pedestrians to see vehicles coming (because of parked vehicles along Clothier St.) when trying to cross from one side of Clothier St. to the other. It was also risky for drivers when trying to turn right or left from Prescott St onto Clothier St., for the same reason. The subject of the new intersection, when originally posted on the North Grenville Times Facebook page, attracted mostly positive feedback, but some people thought it was a bad idea, because it might back up traffic downtown, and especially coming down Rideau St. trying to turn onto Clothier St. Though this may be true, drivers always seem to be able to adapt to changes like this. One person suggested that Rideau St. and Sanders St. should now become one-way streets with Rideau Street having two lanes going south and Sanders St. have two lanes going north. This idea, too, has been around for a very long time. At the end of it all, if the goal was to increase safety, I think everyone can agree that this should be the first priority of the United Counties when it comes to traffic control.

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73's need to stay focussed as they slide down a slippery slope to the stretch

64 SOG.......only one crossed the line as Rangers Michael Cullen shutdown every thing that came his way to post a 4 - 1 win Sunday at Kemptville. it ahead to Xavier Couture for the insurance. Second marker for Grant Hebert at 13:28, after being setup from Couture with Frechette. Another notch for Martin Frechette, as Salloum and G. Hebert assisted for PPG at 10:33 to chase Peter Brooks to the showers. Final twenty opened the "sin-bin" for the 73's, but not the scoring, as the Grads capitalized on PPG after Matton and Ngwafusi assisted Cameron Hebert at 6:12. Cumberland out-shot Kemptville by 34 to 29 to record the win. Another home game facing the Glouester Rangers on Tuesday night, with a November win that may

by the sportsguy The wheels came off when our boys met Cumberland Grads on their home-ice with 75 PIM to wrap it up with a 6-1 win. Cumberland put the first mark on the sheet at 14:18, as Couture, with Hebert, found Martin Frechette. Kemptville answered back with a PPG as Jack A. York banged it home, with assist from Kirkby and Wichers, to close out the period at 0:01. Second session: the Grads Frechette and Raby sprung Cameron Hebert loose over the middle for SHG at 17:57. Then another PPG at 16:37, when Frechette and Hebert move

have given the 73's overconfidence, as they ran into a "hot" stopper. Gloucester came out flying, as Martin opened Cole Lavoie through the neutral zone after defensive breakdown at 13:20. Dan Martin, with helpers from Lavoie with Houle at 2:59, for 2 to zip lead. Darius Gibson, assisted from Rakowski and Shields, to post a 3 goal lead at 1:34. Wichers pinches down to Osik at half boards to Joe McGrath from tight angle past Cullen to spoil his SO for comeback attempt at 1:18. Second go-around owned by the 73's controlling the half boards and winning the draws with blasting the Rangers 21 to

7, but just could not be beat. Third was a repeat of second, as Cullen stood on his head to keep the home team off the board as he was peppered with 25 SOG. Hodgins pulled numerous times for extra attacker for comeback, but Alex Robert steals the puck to punch in EN and the 4-1 win. On the road to meet the Cornwall Colts on Thursday night, the 73's needed a win to turn things around. Adam Alavi, back in the line-up, pumped it home for first blood after Tugnutt with Dow "tic-tac" for PPG at 15:08 to close out the twenty. Konnor MacCormick, assisted by McRae and Dirven, to even it up at 13:50. Colts go ahead at 8:43 when MacFarlane and Lascelle found Sebastian Dirven on top of the circle for a PPG. The last period: Nicholas Hodgins pulled at 1:10 for extra attacker, as Cooper finds Brennan Markell to dump it into open mesh to end contest with 3-1 victory. Kemptville out-shot Cornwall 31 to 24, but another loss. Kemptville outgunned Gloucester 64 to 29. Come on out and experience "Hockey with Edge".....support your 73's.

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3 Tips For Winter Car Care (NC) Your vehicle gets you to and from work every day, to your child's school on time, and to your relatives' homes for the holidays. We often take for granted the stress we put on our vehicles during these crosstown trips or long treks across the province. Using these three tips will help save you from being stranded this winter. 1. Use a special motor oil in the winter when temperatures get below freezing. Synthetic motor oils perform better than conventional motor oils in extreme temperatures. Synthetic motor oils are specifically formulated to improve cold starting, reduce friction, and help increase fuel economy — even under the toughest weather conditions. For best results, opt for a reliable full synthetic motor oil like Quaker State Ultimate Durability for your winter preparation oil change.

and coolant level. Ensuring these fluids are at their proper levels will make sure your engine is ready to endure cold temperatures and will lessen the burden of scraping ice off the windshield as your defrosters will be in good working order. It's also common for radiator/cooling system hoses to weaken and even crack over time as a result of the rubber being exposed to extreme temperatures. Be sure to check for any bursts or leaks and have them replaced if need be.

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(NC) These smart tips will have you wondering why you ever hated winter driving in the first place. 1. Face east. Remember that the sun rises in the east, so facing your car this way will let Mother Nature help you defrost it, saving you time and effort. 2. Makeshift wiper blade covers. Hate having to unstick your wipers from a frozen windshield? Cover them with old socks before turning in for the night — they're the perfect size and shape to protect them from snow and ice. 3. Rethink common household items. Use cooking oil spray to lightly cover the rubber edges of your doors to keep them from freezing shut. Plastic bags are a great way to protect your mirrors, and a dab of hand sanitizer on your key or keyhole will melt ice. 4. Fight corrosion from de-icing chemicals. Roads are being treated with increasingly harsh de-icing chemicals that damage the exterior and eventually compromise the structural integrity of your car. Rust protection from Krown is able to withstand high humidity, constant exposure to corrosive road salt, and abrasion from road dirt and debris. It's also self-healing and is constantly creeping, remaining active to continuously repel moisture and keep it away from the metal surface. 5. Thrive if stranded. Use kitty litter or floor mats to create traction for your tires if you get stuck. Keep a spare pair of socks in your glove compartment to put on over your fancy shoes for better grip if you need to walk in the snow. 6. Increase visibility. Use toothpaste to clean your headlights and stand out in a storm. 7. Have fun de-fogging. Spray some shaving cream on the inside of your windows and wipe clean to prevent fog — it has some of the same ingredients as commercial defoggers.

(NC) Preventing pricey repairs is easier than you think with regular vehicle maintenance. Use these DIY tips to keep your vehicle roadworthy all season long. 1. Use quality products. The minimal increased cost of using proven high quality products is a wise investment in the longevity of a major purchase like a vehicle. When it comes to antifreeze/coolant, protect your vehicle with Prestone antifreeze/ coolant, which is guaranteed for all vehicles to guard against temperature extremes and stops the spread of rust and corrosion for all cooling system metals. 2. Pay attention to tires. These may seem like a relatively inexpensive component of your vehicle, but flats can leave you stranded while underinflated tires cause you to use more gas and overinflated ones affect the grip. Check your tire pressure when the tires are cold and you haven't used the car in a couple of hours. Inflate to the pressure indicated on a sticker inside one of the doors. 3. Repair leaks. Catch a small problem before it becomes a big one — most leaks are easy to fix yourself with affordable products you can find easily. Use Prestone Triple Seal Protection, which targets the specific area of the leak and makes a permanent seal. Use it to seal most leaks in radiators, head gaskets, and engine blocks, while also helping to lubricate the water pump and fight rust and scale.

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Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is proud to be playing an integral role within the South and West Ottawa/North Grenville (SONG) Health Link: as of December, 2016, KDH is home base for Health Link Care Coordinator, Melanie Finney. An initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, Health Links coordinate care for people with complex needs, recognizing that five per cent of patients in the province – most with multiple, complex conditions – account for two-thirds of our healthcare costs. “I’m grateful for this opportunity to make a difference in the KDH community,” said Melanie. “As a Care Coordinator I work with clients, their caregivers, and their family doctors or other healthcare professionals to develop a coordinated care plan that supports each client’s healthcare needs and goals.” Health Links facilitate coordinated care by ensuring that hospitals, family doctors, longterm care homes, and community organizations work as a team. The results are a better healthcare experience for people with complex needs, a reduction in gaps in service, and a decrease in unnecessary visits to hospital emergency departments and admissions to hospital. Established in 2015, the SONG Health Link serves a population of 197,000 residents living in the communities of Bayshore, Barrhaven, South Nepean, Manotick, North Gower, Kemptville, Richmond, and Munster. A Health Link Steering Committee composed of clients, caregivers, and healthcare providers meets monthly to support implementation of the Health Link. The SONG Health Link currently employs three Care Coordinators: Melanie Finney working out of KDH in the southern part of the SONG Health Link, and Shahnaz Khorshidi and Deanna Kerr, who are based at Pinecrest- Queensway Community Health Centre, located in the northern area. “We are pleased to partner with Pinecrest –Queensway Community Health Centre and the SONG Health Link Steering Committee in this very important initiative,” said Catherine Van Vliet, KDH’s Executive Vice President of Integration and Primary Health. “This partnership is very much in line with our new Strategic Plan,” she added, “specifically to help make care seamless for patients and families.” Clients enrolled in the program gain the following benefits: An individualized, coordinated care plan; Providers who make sure the plan is being followed; Support to ensure they are taking the right medications; and A care provider they can call who knows them, is familiar with their situation, and who can help. To be eligible for the program, clients of the SONG Health Link will have four or more chronic health conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cardiovascular disease, and dementia, and be using many health services. Clients may also be experiencing financial problems, transportation needs, isolation, housing, food safety or health literacy issues, and barriers to accessing care/services. For information about the SONG Health Link, including to self-refer to the program, please call 613-321-7664 or email SONG.HealthLink@pqchc.com. Kemptville District Hospital is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest ranking bestowed by Accreditation Canada. Committed to building healthier communities, we are a model of hospital-led integrated health services within the provincial health system. Kemptville District Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for both patient and employee satisfaction. We pride ourselves on being a good partner within the system. Kemptville District Hospital provides primary care management services, acute care hospital services, and advanced orthopaedic care.

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A Community Fund for Merrickville-Wolford by Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford may be establishing its own Community Fund which will help grant money to the various charitable organizations in the area. At the council meeting on January 9, Ann Martin made the presentation to council, requesting the initial $5,000 needed to set up the fund. She emphasized the unique opportunity that goes along with setting up a fund this year; the possibility of unlocking up to $15,000 to finance Canada 150 initiatives. Community Funds are charitable organizations dedicated to improving communities in specific geographical areas, Ann says. They do this by pooling charitable contributions together into

a permanent, incomeearning endowment fund, and building community knowledge to act on local priorities. According to Ann, North Grenville started a community fund in 1996, and since then it has received over $100,000 in gifts and earnings and has been able to grant money to some of the 47 local charities, along with “qualified donees” eligible to receive funding in the North Grenville community. Like North Grenville, the Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund would be established under the Community Foundation of Ottawa’s family of funds. While Ann Martin will initially act as the fund’s advisor, she says she will be looking to establish a board to act as the advisor in the future. CAO John Regan says

the money to start the fund is in the draft budget and, if it is approved, the establishment of the fund will go ahead. “There are some early wins with this, as we may be able to leverage the $5,000 to gain an additional $15,000 towards Canada 150 events,” he says. “This, of course, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential of community funds.” The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th anniversary is a collaborative effort between the government of Canada, various extraordinary leaders, and Canada’s 191 community foundations, Ann says. Up to $15,000 can be granted, if the charity brings the equivalent amount to the table in cash, sponsors, volunteer hours etc. Criteria for the funding is very broad and includes any local project that is

UCDSB to Host 2017 Sears Seaway District Drama Festival

The Upper Canada District School Board is proud to announce that it has been selected to host the 2017 Sears Seaway District Drama Festival from April 4-8, 2017 at St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) in Cornwall. This yearly event brings together high school drama teams from across Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, and Prescott-Russell to showcase their skills and abilities while making lifelong connections with like-minded students across the region. SLSS teacher and Co-convener Al Merizzi notes that the festival allows students to participate in a professionally adjudicated event, while developing skills useful in

work and in life. Students perform one-act plays up to 50 minutes long, with three different plays featured each night. Plays are presented before a public audience, and then professionally adjudicated. Certificates of merit and awards of excellence are conferred on deserving performers and those working behind the scenes. Top teams move on to the east regional event and may later qualify for the Sears Ontario Provincial Showcase. While performing at the event, students develop many important skills and gain valuable life experience. Students working behind the scenes learn how to build sets in shop class, or work in sup-

port roles including light and sound technician, make-up artist and stage crew member. “It really touches on everything,” said Al Merizzi. “It helps students build communication skills and selfconfidence, inspires motivation, and instills leadership and cooperation skills.” Participating students can also apply for $15,000 worth of bursaries, including four Ken and Ann Watts Memorial Foundation Scholarships worth $3,000 each and six $500 bursaries. The district festival is being co-convened by Merizzi and Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS) teacher Adrian Black.

connected to Canada’s 150th. The initiative must encourage participation in community activities and events, inspire a deeper understanding about the people, places and events that shape the country, or build vibrant, healthy communities with the broadest possible engagement from all Canadians. Over time, the Fund could grow to provide funding at regular intervals to support the charitable activities of qualified donees whose purpose is to support a variety of initiatives in the community, from health, education and social services to arts, culture and the environment. In her presentation, Ann outlined 14 registered charities in MerrickvilleWolford that could benefit from the fund. Charities that have projects within the Merrickville-Wolford boundaries (like Habitat for Humanity, or Ducks Unlimited) could also benefit from the funding. “In staff’s opinion, it is a win-win for the community,” John says.

Video interview now on-line

The interview which the Times recently had with Mayor David Nash and CAO John Regan is now available to view on-line. The interview is a wide-ranging discussion by the two men of the changes that have taken place in Merrickville-Wolford in the two years since the last municipal election, as well as the challenges and opportunities which face the community in the coming years. It was very heartening to see the positive relationship which has developed between Council and staff, and the mutual respect that exists between Mayor Nash and the CAO. The result of this has been progress on a number of fronts, as described in the video: a new Strategic Plan, reformation of systems and practices in the municipality, a strengthening of staff and improvements in accountability, transparency and communication with the public. The video can be found on the Times web site at: www.ngtimes.ca.

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SEWING: Weddings to altera- Tested, New Winter Tires on tions at STONEHOUSE SEW- Rims, New Air, New Sway Bar, COMMISSIONED OIL PAINTINGS / ING. Call Sharon at 613-224- New Brakes, asking $3400.00 PRIVATE ART LESSONSmiriammas. 3182. wix.com/mmas FB: Miriam4 tires 175/70r13 snow tracker, MasArt 4 - 185/70414 magna grip,; 2 toyo FOR RENT 235/65r15. 613 314 9327 (11/16) DJ’S RENOVATONS. We’re committed to your Renovation. We Kemptville , Large ground floor Winter sports car cover, 3 years do it all. 613.698.5733 one bedroom, $750.00 plus utili- old. Asking $40. Call 613-821ties , 613-325-9540 3664. Looking for AVON products? Please call Joan at 613-258-7644. Kemptville….Large 2 Free composted horse manure Bdrm + large den. Fridge, for pickup. Email elmcrestquesThe Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom Stove, Washer, Dryer, Heat, trian@gmail.com PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 Central Air included. Ample parking. Walking distance Selling sets of dinner dishes nmmuir@gmail.com to all amenities. Feb 1/17 etc. 613-258-4161 1/10 Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED $1000/mth plus hydro 613 258 7803 Crate and Barrel Rojo 613.858.4383 Red Tall Cabinet for sale If you want to purchase AVON 3 bedroom Bungalow, Kemp- - 82”hx16”dx54”w. Askproducts, call Joan 613.258.7644 tville, 5 appliance, gas heat. ing $1,000. Send email to $1275 plus utilities. 853-6592 tineboyer@gmail.com Frame Local! Country Ways Cus- D28 tom Picture framing 613.322.6484 Commercial popcorn machine RENTAL: Clean, Quiet 3 Bdrm, for sale. Asking $950.00. dam5@bell.net River Rd. Sarah Lystiuk 613- 1/10 Call 613-2584161 Certified Packer can help you 818-8426 prepare for your move. Cinderella FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood 613.859.4644 Kemptville area 2400 sq ft garage $100 per cord delivered. Softavailable April 1, 2017 $2000 wood $75 per cord delivered. Call Speech therapy for children monthly + plus utilitieds 613 258 Peter 613-913-0810. Oxford Mills in Kemptville and surrounding 2502 1/5/17 area. www.wellingtonkids.ca Seagate 1.5TB Expansion External 613-206-1627 2 bedroom, Kemptville $950 +. Drive, $70 firm. 613-269-3301 Central location, private balBrendan Plunkett: Finishing Car- cony, heated floor, natural gas. 5pc Peavy Drum Set w/High Hat pentry Call or e-mail for a quote. Clean, quiet, references required Good Condition $400.00Don (613) 808-4725 or (613) 258-6413 613-986-4533 plunkett1994@ 613.263.5476 hotmail.com Furnished room for rent $500. a Panasonic air conditioner 10,000 Rural Home Care services-Afford- month in Oxford Mills call 613- BTU good shape $175 Call 613 258-2753 able, personal, professional & 294-7420 experienced care for your loved Large one bedroom in the Fort Used Power Lift Recliner Burone. 613.868.0356 Town of Prescott.675.00 + utili- gundy, asking $500 613-852-7031 ONE ON ONE Computer Training: ties, Call 613-325-9540 FIREWOOD (Merrickville)DRY& Sigma Computer Systems is now offering 1/2 hour classes on Sat- Winter rental, cosy 2 bed- READY to Burn SOFTWOOD(PINE) urdays. Please call 613.258.9716 room furnished house near $49.00/ CHORD HARDWOOD(ASH) for more information Merrickville. Jan-Mar. no $95.00/ CHORD PICKUP 613 269 pets/smokers. References, 3836 HANDY MAN specializing in reno- $1500/mo all incl. 258 4207 Variety of lumber, pine, hemlock, vations & house staging. We do it maple, spruce, 1” and 2”. For all CALL 613.294.2416 WANTED details call 314-9327. You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 Looking to rent Farmland for LARGE COLLECTION of ANTIQUE crops in the North Grenville DINING ROOM TABLES & CHAIRS Heartland Fence & Deck. Renova- area. Call or text 613-262- $119.00-$195.00 VG CONDITION tion specialist. Brian 613-796- 1204 613 269 3836 9790 WANTED 2 OR 3 BEDROOM APART- Men’s skates, size 12. “DR XLR8, Property clean-up, trees/brush/ MENT ON ONE FLOOR, KEMPT- Senior”. $25. Call 613-821-3664. yard waste, scrap metal, dump VILLE 613.258.0964 runs, anything removed. Call 3 bed/2bath High Ranch Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072 Senior needs old car batteries in Osgoode only $358,000 for making weights. Call 613 w w w . 3 3 0 0 a n n e t t e . c o m Rock My House music lessons in 258 6254. 1d:1002232 fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Merrickville:Casual Relief Cook Nexus Walker: $200 (Retail $417) Weekends. Contact: peter@new- Adjustable height, basket, hand Handyman/Contractor with years gate180.com brakes, folds. 613 258-6732 of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call FOR SALE Baby bassinet, Navy/white $40. for free estimate 613.791.8597 oo Merrickville 613.803.7274 2005 Buick Allure Mint 129,000 kms Certified, E- Mixed hardwood firewood. $100 12

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HEAPHY, William James Patrick

The Lord received Bill in his arms on January 19, 2017 in the early hours from his home in Burritt’s Rapids. Will be missed but alway cherished by his wife and partner in life Heather (née Durant), his sons Victor (Danika), Derek and Dwayne (Cori-Anne) Dugdale. Treasured Poppa of Reanne, Madison and Brayden, Alana, Nathan and Katie. Dearly loved by five sisters, Sandra (Edsel) Sloan, Diana (William) Scanlan, Lynda (Michael) Johnson, Cheryl (Robert) Parnell and Patricia (Keith) Lindsay and one brother Robert (Debra). Will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and care providers in his final days. As expression of sympathy, family request donations made to Beth Donovan Hospice of Kemptville or Winchester Hospital Cancer Centre. Celebration of Life and interment of cremated remains to be arranged with future notice. His body is being cared for by Ottawa Cremation Services.

per cord delivered. Two cord minimum.Charlie 989-2768. Mixed hardwood firewood, $100 a cord delivered. jon 227-3650 DIGITAL ASTHMA monitor never used $40. Call 613-215-0669 4 Snow tires on alloy rims for G.M. 225x60x16. Call 613 258 2604 HELP WANTED Shinglers and labourers required immediately. Please call 613599-0010

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ACROSS 1. Makes less distinct 6. Formally surrender 10. Forearm bone 14. A red fluorescent dye 15. Mimics 16. Newbie (slang) 17. Betel palm 18. Lean 19. Opera star 20. Submerged 22. Historical periods 23. Former Italian currency 24. Anew 26. Glance over 30. Vaporize 31. Ouch! 32. Corporate image 33. Reflected sound 35. Seize 39. Firm

41. Bring to a destination 43. Excellence 44. Not barefoot 46. French for "Head" 47. French for "Name" 49. French for "Friend" 50. Being 51. Highly seasoned fatty sausage 54. Cry of pain 56. Gait faster than a walk 57. Genius 63. Hindu princess 64. Curved molding 65. Eagle's nest 66. Chocolate cookie 67. Clairvoyant 68. Not just once 69. Alert 70. Contributes 71. S S S S

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, every 2nd Mon. at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, Leslie Hall on Clothier St. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Grenville Mutual Building, 380 Colonnade Drive. For more info, see ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed. beginning Sept. 14, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wed. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. Special events with meals at noon. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month. 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 of the month, starting October 5. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Oxford Mills Community Association meeting- First Thurs. of each month at Maplewood Hall starting 7 pm. All welcome to this monthly meeting covering upcoming community events in Oxford Mills. Info – call 613 258 3683 Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri., 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Friendship Lunch, Leslie Hall, hosted by St. James, Holy Cross, Salvation Army, St. John and Kemptville Pentecostal Churches, 11:30 am. Donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat. of every month., 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat.of each month. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.

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The Story of Confederation 3:

Noisy Neighbours by David Shanahan Confederation of the British North American provinces was not simply an idea in the minds of the politicians of the Province of Canada as the 1860's dawned. Although the concept had been talked about on and off for a few decades by then, it had never been really pursued seriously. But as political stalemate took an increasing hold on Canada, relations with the Republic to the south also gained in urgency and importance, and would have a profound influence on the story of Confederation. From the time when European powers first made claims on North America, there had been a north-south struggle between them. At first, it was France north of the Saint Lawrence facing the Dutch to the south. Then the British took the place of the Dutch and the trading and military rivalry between the two Crowns finally resulted in the conquest of the French territory in 1760. The irony, of course, is that, just twenty years later, the British had lost the Thirteen Colonies and now they were

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the ones looking south at the noisy neighbours in some alarm. Twenty year after that, the two were at war again, as the struggle against Napoleon indirectly spilled over in the War of 1812. The Rideau Canal was built in the late 1820's to provide a safe passage for troops and materiel in the case of another war with the United States. In 1838, Hunters Lodge “patriots” launched an attack at Prescott, using American territory as a base against the British Americans. The growing economic strength, increase in population, and apparent intention of the Americans to expand across the continent, raised fears within the British Government in London that their North American colonies, particularly Canada, would be the cause of yet another war with the States. The midNineteenth Century in Britain was a time of retrenchment, as the Government sought to cut expenditures and lessen their defense commitments in North America. Canadians, as well as the governments in the other British American provinces, were being urged to take on more responsibility for raising and equipping militia for their own defense,

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rather than relying on British regular troops. Canadians, in particular, resisted those pressures from the Mother Country, believing that any conflict with the U. S.would come, not out of any dispute with them, but as part of a general confrontation between the Americans and the British Empire. Given that, they said, why should Canadians pay for a war the British would start? Sources of conflict certainly existed between the two nations, specifically over the borderline between Maine and New Brunswick, and Quebec and New Hampshire, disputes only ended in 1842 by the Treaty of Washington. The shadow of the United States hung over British America, prompting both the local and the Imperial Governments to consider their options. The Imperial government became convinced that they would inevitably be dragged into a war with the U.S. as long as they were so committed to their colonies and especially the defense of Canada. The British Americans, again particularly the Canadians, were well aware of this attitude on the part of the Mother of Parliaments, and began to see the union of

British America as the only safeguard against American expansionism. The Americans, for their part, had a strong sense of what they called Manifest Destiny, that is, that they were destined to take over the entire continent, coast to coast. North and west of Canada were the Hudson’s Bay Company lands, stretching from west of Lake Superior as far as the Rockies, and north to Hudson’s Bay. This consisted of what is today northern Québec and Labrador, northern and western Ontario, all of Manitoba, most of Saskatchewan, south and central Alberta, parts of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and small sections of the United States. Both Americans and Upper Canadians cast longing eyes at the vast tract, and it was clear one of the two would move in at some point. 1861 was the year when these issues came together with the deep political problems facing the Canadian Assembly to create the impetus to get people willing to consider new arrangements, new ideas. The 1861 Census revealed that Upper Canada was now under-represented in the Assembly, but Lower Canada was unwilling to

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adopt Representation by Population. George Brown, firm advocate of Rep by Pop, was determined to win “Justice for Upper Canada”. But it was the noisy neighbours who really put the cat among the pigeons.

In April, 1861, the Federal forces fired on Fort Sumter and the American Civil War began. Things were about to get very dangerous indeed for the province of Canada.

A Giant farewell

Dear Patrons/Friends Although I look forward to my new assignment in Peterborough, it is with sadness that I say goodbye to the wonderful people of North Grenville. It has been a pleasure serving you at Giant Tiger in Kemptville. Sincerely, Harry Haider

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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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KYC welcomes new Operations Manager by Hilary Thomsson The Kemtpville Youth Centre (KYC) welcomed a new operations manager at the beginning of this year. Pat Henderson, originally from Midland, Ontario, is excited about his new position at the Youth Centre. “It was a nice early Christmas present when I got the word that I got the job.” Pat has an extensive background in facility management and marketing. He also has experience of, and loves, working with youth. He worked for many years in the Toronto area for a company called Canlan Ice Sports, which owns and manages ice rinks throughout Canada and the U.S. “I did a little bit of everything,” Pat says. “I ran tournaments for kids, programs, camps and skills clinics. I was also sales and marketing manager for a few years.” Pat moved to the Ottawa area when he was offered a contract position managing a rink in Rockland. When that contract ended, he was offered

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another position in Toronto, but he decided to stay in Ottawa because he fell in love with the area. It is also where he met his fiancée. In his spare time he volunteers coaching a girls 15 and under volleyball team and has run volleyball skills clinics and camps in the past. As Operations Manager at KYC, Pat hopes to use his experience and love of working with youth to strengthen the Youth Centre and what it has to offer. “It’s really nice to see that it’s a popular place for people and for the kids,” he says. “I think it’s a great opportunity for me to continue to make it grow. The numbers could still go up, and that has to do with marketing what we have available and making sure that everybody in the North Grenville area understands what we do and what we offer.” Pat also hopes to work with the Youth Centre’s program coordinator, Bridget Manahan, to create even more great programming. “Between the two of us, it’s figuring out what more we can offer the kids to give them more opportunities

to continue to grow as people,” he says. “For me it’s about seeing the kids develop.” He says would love to have something at the Centre on weekends, in addition to the weekday activities they run currently, like bake night and sports night. He also wants to make sure the Centre’s four main fundraisers are successful, and to look into other fundraising options for the future. “There are lots of opportunities to grow,” he says. “There is always some way to get better at what you do.” After just three weeks on the job, Pat is getting acclimatised to a new facility and town. While he is living in Stittsville with his fiancée, he says he is looking forward to becoming a part of the North Grenville community. He already feels very welcome, as many people have stopped in to the Youth Centre to introduce themselves. “I’m super excited that I’m here,” he says. “It’s a great opportunity for me to grow as a person as well.”

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