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by Melissa Button The staff at CIBC Kemptville raised over $2,000 this year for the CIBC Run for the Cure, with a large portion of donations coming from the Raffle held along with our BBQ. Don Tallman and his wife, Diana, won the Weber BBQ! The BBQ was graciously donated to us by Kemptville Building Centre “RONA”. It has a $2200 value! Paul Jansen, from Jansen Law, did the honours of drawing all our winner's names. The other raffle items we had were a $200 Gift Certificate for the New Rideau Restaurant (donated by Chef Pietro), Party Lite gift basket (donated by Brenda Burich), Epicure Gift Basket (donated by Jennifer Digby), Young Living Gift Basket (donated by Amanda Brown), Handmade Slippers (made and donated by Lorena Miller), Tim Hortons gift pack (donated by Ingrid Kohling) and last, but not least, a $50 gift certificate to Imagine That Expression Photography (donated by Andrea Gaw-Prekob). CIBC Kemptville thanks everyone who donated items! Without you all this wouldn’t have been the success it was!
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So far, the mayoral campaign has evolved in an interesting fashion. I began the campaign by offering a range of policies relating to standing firm on the matter of taxation. One of my opponents had promised splash pads and a new pool. As the campaign evolved, I fleshed out my ideas on fund-raising to reduce pressures on the tax base as well as setting out a program to get the province to stop expensive downloading and undertake to take back previous downloads.
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The opponent to whom I referred earlier responded by committing to a wide range of consultations with a multitude of contacts with access to limitless millions of dollars of funds. She made reference to family connections which apparently bestow merit upon her in this campaign. And finally, she has committed to what she refers to as conversations about a vast range of topics, many of which, like a new indoor pool, would be a disaster for local taxpayers. During all this time, my commitment to holding firm on taxes and innovating with ways to curb upward pressure on tax rates has not changed. Ladies and gentlemen, I am not going to hide the introduction of new and costly tax measures behind euphemisms and glib political talk. Bluntly said, I am not going to hold conversations on items which will increase your taxes. I am not going to introduce the notion of magical amounts of funds which may be found to cascade down on our municipality by the mere reference to so-called contacts. My job is this: to ensure iron-clad control over tax rises; to mount a public and loud program to bring provincial downloads under control; to lead innovative approaches to alternate funding through large-scale fundraising projects involving community partners in order to curb tax rises; to set up and maintain a strong program of communication to let you know what’s happening and to find out what you, the client, want and need; to set up a Planning Committee to oversee and provide policy direction concerning business affairs and development. My program hasn’t changed; it hasn’t evolved to satisfy a need to get elected. It is an authentic attempt to meet your needs, the most important one being a stable and moderate taxation environment. My goal is what I call an Affordable Housing strategy for the people of North Grenville by keeping taxes low enough to allow all residents to stay in their homes here in North Grenville.
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On Friday, October 12, starting at 7.30 pm at the Ferguson Forest Centre, be ready for science, space and fun. Astronomy Night at the FFC is open to the public and free of charge. Steve Wendt (North Gower Science Club) and Trish Adams (Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre) will provide telescopes so we can look more closely at the waxing crescent moon, and the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Steve will point out some of the constellations, the Pole Star, and other space objects of interest, talk about why astronomy is important, and answer questions. In the event of cloudy skies, an alternate program of activities is planned. If it rains, we will have to cancel. This is an outdoor familyfriendly activity. People are encouraged to bring binoculars, telescopes, flashlights and lawn chairs to enjoy the night sky. Have a smartphone or tablet? Download the Skyview app to help you view the constellations.
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North Grenville Community Fund hosts comedy date night by Mary-Anne Leang The North Grenville Community Fund (NGCF) is presenting a SPOOKTACULAR one-night only fundraiser event at the Urbandale Arts Centre at the Municipal Centre, on Friday, October 26. Come out in your favourite Halloween costume and enjoy this 3rd annual event. It will be a fantastic evening with three comedians from Yuk Yuks, prizes for costumes, a well-
stocked bar, delightful snacks, a DJ to finish the night off, and a chance to be a part of the growing philanthropy movement in North Grenville. Tickets are $35 per person, tables of 10 can be reserved for $300. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite by entering Comedy Date Night 2018, or checkout their Facebook event page at Comedy Date Night 2018 for the link. Last year’s event was SOLD OUT so get your tickets now
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“The Mystery of the Missing Medallion”
Behind the scenes with some of the cast from KPIK's January, 2018 production of Winter Wonderland by Laura L. Drover – KPI (KPI-Kids) Kemptville Players Inc. Kids (KPIK) is holding auditions for their upcoming play: “The Mystery of the Missing Medallion”, which will be staged at the Urbandale Arts Centre in Kemptville on January 26 and 27, 2019. All children 7 years and older are welcome to audition for this action-filled, comedy adventure about a princess in hiding who hires a bumbling inspector to find a stolen medallion that proves she is the heir to the throne. In 2016/2017, Kemptville Players Inc. (KPI) launched its new program – KPIK – in recognition of the need for children/youth theatre in Kemptville that was not strictly musical. This program continues to offer children and youth, Grades 3 and up, an opportunity to experience the excitement and fun of theatre, while learning more about the performing arts! Those who have participated in this program have enjoyed a variety of fun acting workshops and team building exercises, with ageappropriate drama/ improvisational games designed to develop theatrical skills and stage presence while they learn about theatre etiquette. As well, structured mentoring and additional innovative activities have showcased the many other creative aspects of staging a play; including how important the varied October 10, 2018
“behind the scenes” tasks are to the overall success of every dramatic/comedic production - set design and construction; sound and lights; scenery painting and props; costum-
characters and over 15 supporting roles; so something for every young actor! Plus, KPI members will continue to offer training to those who do not want to ‘tread the boards’, but who are more interested in learning about and working “backstage”. We encourage ALL to come and share their talents with us to entertain family, friends and our supportive community! For more information, or to schedule an audition, please email KemptvillePlayersKids@gmail. com, or contact Mary-Anne at 613.612.1848.
ing, hair and make-up; etc. KPIK’s inaugural performance (January 20, 2018) of the locally-written play, “Winter Wonderland” (playwrights Amanda and MaryAnne Leang) was SOLD OUT, and each and every member of the KPIK Cast and Crew played a vital role in its SUCCESS … so come and join in the FUN! KPI-Kids auditions will be held at the IOOF Hall, 119 Clothier St. East (corner of Barnes) on Thursday, October 11, and Monday, October 15 (2018) - both from 6-9 p.m. Casting is flexible, with approximately 7 principal/main
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The Ice Cream Float
by Hilary Thomson If you spend any time on the Rideau River over the Summer, or at Baxter Conservation Area, you may have seen a colourfully decorated pontoon boat making people’s dreams come true on hot Summer days. This is the legendary Ice Cream Float, launched by North Grenville resident, Bob Harlow, almost 20 years ago. In 2000, Bob was a fulltime long-distance truck driver. He had a house (where he still lives) on the Rideau River and loved spending as much time as he could on the water in the Summer. He says he came up with the idea for a floating ice cream shop on one of his long drives. “When you are a long-distance truck driver you have far too much time to think,” he says. “It was going to work really well, or flop.” Bob bought a new pon-
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toon boat and fixed it up with everything he might need to sell ice cream (a roof, a freezer, a wash station) on the water. Getting the proper permits from the authorities was a bit of a challenge, because no one had ever done something like this before. The water is under federal jurisdiction, so he just had to get permission from Parks Canada to set up shop. He also had to pass all the health and safety inspections that any business selling food would have to go through. His first day on the water, Bob sold five cones. Now, on busy days, he sells up to 200 cones to boaters and visitors to the Baxter Conservation Area. Bob’s business has grown through word of mouth and he is now a staple for kids at Baxter Beach and boaters on the Rideau River. “Baxter has been great to work with,” Bob says, adding that he goes out to the beach every Friday in the Summer, rain or shine, to sell cones to ice-creamcrazed day campers. He can
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soon. He loves spending his Summer days on the water, selling ice cream to happy people. “Every Spring, I look forward to getting the boat in the water,” he says. “The boat is keeping me young.”
hear their squeals of excitement from across the river as he pulls away from his dock, “He’s coming!” they yell, as they clamber over one another to be first in line. The Ice Cream Float has become a full-time job for Bob during the Summer months. In the early Fall and Spring he goes out on weekends, and still works driving a truck for a local company during the week. In the Winter, he goes back to full-time truck driving. It is usually a one-man show, but sometimes he has help from friends who like to come out and see the joy on people’s faces as he chugs up beside their boat. “You’re always dealing with happy people,’ Bob says. “There are no calories on the water. Everything floats.” The Ice Cream Float has also seen Bob through some pretty rough times. In the Spring of 2002, his ten-yearold son, Adam, fell out of a tree and died. “It was hard to go out after that,” Bob says, explaining that he had hoped that his son would take it over once he retired. “You’re in a fog for so long.” Even so, Bob continued to serve his customers with a smile and says the Float really helped him in the grieving process. The Ice Cream Float is a simple business, just six flavours of ice cream in cones, but Bob likes it that way. “I keep it simple, so it’s still fun,’ he says. Selling drinks and other food would mean dealing with garbage, and Bob says he doesn’t like the idea of it ending up in the river. “You can pack Kool Aid and sandwiches when you go on a picnic,” he says. “But you can’t pack ice cream.” Bob has been going out every Summer now for the past 18 years and doesn’t plan on slowing down any time
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Bayfield Manor receiving 94 new long-term care beds
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Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark is welcoming news that Bayfield Manor will receive 94 new beds for residents of North Grenville and area as part of Ontario’s Government for the People’s first steps in improving long-term care and reducing hospital wait times. They were among 6,000 new long-term care beds added across the province in an announcement last Wednesday, which will allow people to get the long-term care they need in an appropriate setting and free up space in hospitals. “North Grenville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Eastern Ontario and I’m proud we’re acting so urgently on our commitment to help families ensure their loved ones can access the long-term care they need more quickly,” said Steve. “Adding 94 new beds at Bayfield Manor will not only shorten wait times for long-term care, it’s a critical step in easing pressure on Kemptville District Hospital.” “The announcement of 94 new long-term care beds for Bayfield Manor is very welcome and I would like to take this opportunity to thank MPP Clark for his continued support for the new beds”, stated Keith McIntosh, Chief Executive Officer of Southbridge Care Homes. “These beds will contribute towards helping address the long wait list for long-term care and will enable us to provide much needed care to our older adults. We thank the Government of Ontario for their continued assistance in helping fulfil our commitment of providing care to the Kemptville community.” “Your government is moving forward quickly to expand access to long-term care beds,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. “More long-term care beds will help take pressure off hospitals, end hallway medicine, allow doctors and nurses to work more efficiently, and provide faster health care for Ontario patients and their families.” Ontario has committed to adding 15,000 long-term care beds in five years and 30,000 in 10 years to help cut hospital wait times and end hallway medicine. “Hallway health care is a multi-faceted problem that will require real and innovative solutions,” said Minister Elliott. “Our government will continue to listen to the people who work on the front lines of our health care system as we develop a long-term, transformational strategy to end hallway health care.”
Newspapers Matter – Now More Than Ever
by Dave Adsett, Publisher, The Wellington Advertiser, Fergus, ON Every town has one. In Fergus, his name is Ian. He is a champion of history, safeguarding a vast collection of newspapers titles at the local archives. Some titles pre-date Confederation but in recent years his workload has markedly slowed. This region has lost its share of newspapers as seasoned publishers faced with shrinking subscription income, diminishing advertising revenue and ever-increasing costs, gave up and closed titles. Oddly, it isn’t that news isn’t wanted, it is that people mistakenly believe it can be had at no cost. Nine in ten Canadians derive their news from trained journalists each week although a scant 20% value it enough to pay a fee to receive it. Advertisers, an essential part of the business equation for traditional media, continue to reallocate their ad dollars with online marketers—even though published surveys identify traditional Canadian media platforms as a more trusted source. Ironically, 70 per cent of those online ad dollars are now spent with Google and Facebook—two U.S.-based, global conglomerates. An October 10, 2018
American study, The Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy, concluded that news is as vital to democracy as “clean air, safe streets, good schools and public health”. Governments across Canada, however, continue to rush headlong into the digital age by shifting advertising to these two companies with virtually no regard for Canada’s cultural identity, let alone integrity. In a recent Ipsos-Reid poll, 63% of Canadians were unable to distinguish between real news sites and fake news stories. Truth seems to be a casualty. Perhaps that is why a generally stoic Ian, introduced at the beginning of this column, recently became quite emotional when discussing newspapers and their role within a democracy. You see, he is not just a keeper of history; he is a student of history. The volumes and issues of newspapers past hold clues
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A. C. Rutherford, 1895 around the time he left Kemptville by David Shanahan Most people living in North Grenville today have heard about the native son who grew up to become Ontario Premier. G. Howard Ferguson is remembered in the municipality today through the Ferguson Forest Centre, for his role in establishing Kemptville College, and as the man who brought us the LCBO. But there is another provincial Premier with strong Kemptville connections who is almost completely unknown in North Grenville today, yet his career has some fascinating parallels to Ferguson’s, and his legacy is probably as important to the people of his province. His name is Alexander Cameron Rutherford, and he was the first ever Premier of Alberta, between 1905 and 1910. He is also referred to as the “Father of the University of Alberta”. Alexander Cameron Rutherford was born on February 2, 1857, on a farm in Osgoode Township, Carleton County, Canada West. He was the son of James Rutherford and Elizabeth Cameron who had immigrated from Scotland in 1855. Alexander was educated at a local public school; at a high school in Metcalfe, Ontario; and at the Canadian Literary Institute, a Baptist College located at
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Woodstock, Ontario. After graduation, he taught in a school in Osgoode for a year before attending McGill University, where he graduated in 1881 with both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees. When he was twentyeight, Alexander was called to the Ontario Bar and, after working with an Ottawa law firm for a few years, moved to Kemptville in 1885 and joined the law firm of Hodgkins, Kidd, and Rutherford as a junior partner. On December 19, 1888, he married Martha ‘Mattie’ Birkett, daughter of William and Elizabeth Birkett of Ottawa. Two of the couple’s three children, Cecil Alexander and Hazel Elizabeth, were born during the ten years the family lived in Kemptville. Alexander was a dedicated Baptist and attended the Baptist Church on Clothier Street West, now a private residence, where he was President of the Young People’s Union. He was also involved in the Masons, the Foresters, and the Ancient Order of Independent Workmen. He and Martha lived at 123 Clothier Street west, which was just across the road from the Baptist Church. Aside from his law practice, Alexander operated a money-lending business at a time when there were no banks in town. This was an occupation he shared with G. Howard Ferguson, another lawyer working in Kemptville at that time. He made a trip out to the North-West Territories in 1886, where, it is said, he was investigating the disappearance of his cousin. This visit apparently made a strong impression on him, and in August of 1894 he returned west on a second visit, this time staying in South Edmonton. He was favourably impressed by what he saw of the potential of the small settlement and planned to start a new life
there. In June, 1895 he and the family moved permanently to South Edmonton, District of Alberta, in the North-West Territories, now known as Strathcona. He almost immediately opened a law office and began a very successful career in law and property development before moving into politics. After serving as Deputy Speaker of the legislative Assembly, Alexander campaigned vigorously for provincial status for the North West Territories, and was held in such high regard that he was elected leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and contested the first election to the new provincial assembly in 1905. He defeated the Conservatives under R. B. Bennett to become the first Premier of the new Province. Bennett survived the defeat and went on to become Prime Minister of Canada. Alexander Rutherford then supervised the construction of a new Province, working on everything from a court system, to traffic regulations. Alexander was a man with many interests. He helped establish the University of Alberta (located in his adopted home town of Strathcona), ensured that Edmonton, and not Calgary, would be the capital of the province, as well as serving on the Senate of the University of Alberta (1911-27) the Advisory Board of the Y.M.C.A. (1913-41) and the Edmonton Branch of the Historical Society of Alberta (president, 1919-41). He co-founded the Great Western Garment Company in 1911, later known as GWG, which became the biggest clothing manufacturer in the British Commonwealth. He died in 1941 from a heart attack. But, between 1885 and 1895, Alexander C. Rutherford was just a smalltown lawyer in Kemptville, where he has been almost completely forgotten.
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Dear Editor, At the all candidates meeting of October 2, I asked a simple question. “Do all candidates own their home and pay property taxes in North Grenville?” For the record, all candidates answered in the affirmative except for Deron Johnston, who answered, “I’m a renter, and I’m not sure why it matters.” It was interesting that the moderator, Mr. Jansen, decided to add his own answer (clarification) despite the fact that the question was not posed to him, but to the candidates, with the statement that “… people who rent, they pay taxes. Their rent pays their taxes.” There is some truth in Mr. Jansen’s statement, but it’s more complicated than that. Rents are largely determined by the rental market and provincial rent controls. So, for example, if a landlord receives a whopping 50% increase in their MPAC assessment, plus a 2% increase in their tax rates, for a total increase of 53% in their property taxes, these increased costs cannot be fully passed on to the tenant. The tenant is shielded from high property
Dear Editor, I attended the all-candidates meeting at the Civic Centre on October 2, and left with the impression that not many of the candidates had bothered to look at the municipal budget. There were what I considered smart remarks from one quarter, where the 2% increase figure in taxes
Dear Editor, In the most recent edition of the NG Times, Stephen Hammond raised a number of issues that are worthy of comment. He asked about prospective candidates attendance at council meetings. I have been to some myself over the years. I find them riveting in the extreme, particularly on nights when the power is out, or the tv is down. Of course I jest, but, in my opinion, attendance at meetings of our present council is generally pointless and an absolute waste of the time I may have left on this planet. One such meeting is plenty for any prospective candidate to learn how not to do things, should they be successful in becoming elected. I applaud Mr. Hammond for his courage and determination in attending so many. I would take issue with his comment, essentially saying that, in order to become mayor, you should first serve as a councillor. I disagree.
Better not to be corrupted by the existing setup. It's very refreshing to see two individuals who are not presently on council, one completely fresh, Nancy Peckford, aspiring to jump in at the deep end, and one who may have been a councillor back in the dark ages, Elwood Armour, afraid I don't remember. With regard to Nancy and Kristen, one running for Mayor and one running for council, I am afraid I was not at the meeting where, as residents of this community, I understand that they submitted a proposal for a splash pool and community mini centre. Should the splash pad get approved and built in my lifetime, look for the wrinkly old guy in the bright red Speedo.... However, if I read them correctly, (having attended the All Candidates meeting on Tuesday - arriving by the way, for a meeting advertised as being between 5:30 and 9:30 and missing supper as
tax increases through rent controls and the affordability limits on the rental market. Landlords and property owners do not have the province stepping in with “MPAC controls” or “municipal tax controls” to assist them in affording their property taxes. If property taxes continue to rise faster than rents, eventually it won’t make sense to own rental property or your home. Maybe this is one of the reasons why there is so little affordable housing. It is important to me that the councillors of this municipality who can impose tax increases on the electorate should also share the responsibility (and pain) of directly paying their share of the property tax increases. Stephen Hammond
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was brought into question. I think that the phrase was “if you budget for a 2% increase, then that is what you are going to get”. Anybody who cared to look at last year’s budget would see that there was an “under the line” amount in excess of $7 million. This is what staff thought needed to be done, but that couldn’t be done, because it wasn’t politically expedient, and because we don’t have the tax base. I heard from several candidates that the municipal portion of our taxes is 60%. The other 40%, presumably, is from the county and from the school boards. However, nobody said what portion of that 60% came from the business community. As almost everyone was hand wringing about the lack of businesses in town, then I am going to take a guess that currently homeowners are paying 80% of that, and that business/commercial taxes are 20%. The $7 million shortfall is in the municipal part only, so with 6,900 households contributing this 80% of the budget, then 80% of $7 million is $5.6 million, which is about $800 per household. For my
house, here in Kemptville, that would be a 35% increase in my municipal taxes, (assuming that the 60% figure is correct), which is what I meant about it not being politically expedient. As a point of interest, that works out to a 21% increase in my total tax bill. Even if my numbers are off a bit, you can see the problem. The 2% annual increase in taxes is what is presumably acceptable, that being about the average of the rise in the cost of living. That the 2% increase should be called out by some candidates as being too much, when what we need is 35% in order to provide the sidewalks and trails that everyone seemed to want, seemed absurd, and somewhat disingenuous on their part. How do they expect to provide all these trails and sidewalks if the money isn’t there? Of course, if you give staff a 2% increase, they are going to spend it. When you are 35% behind where you need to be to function as you think is necessary, you are going to take all that you can get. I had a meeting a while ago with two senior members
of staff, and they told me that the problem is that we are too small to be big, and too big to be small. Obviously, we are at a transition point where the tax base isn’t big enough to do everything that needs to be done. Some candidates suggested that we needed to get out of the way of businesses establishing themselves here as part of the solution, so that their taxes can be a part of the tax base. It sounded to me like they were planning to give them carte blanche. While I agree that there seems to be a number of unnecessary obstacles to business here, (you only have to remember the Vichos Honey debacle), giving business a free rein is not the answer. There have to be rules and regulations. They just need to be fair. I have heard some business owners have referred to the current council as like an old boys club, where, if you wine and dine, you can get favours, like moving to the head of the line in the approval process. If council is more open and accessible, as some candidates are suggesting that they will push for, then maybe that will curtail this practice. A couple of candidates
talked about sustainable development, and increasing green spaces, so that we have a more liveable community. They will be getting my vote, and then maybe we won’t continue to have the filling in of wetlands and the removal of tree cover that was referred to in the recent article in this newspaper regarding the road works on CR44. That this sort of environmental vandalism has been allowed by the current council in unacceptable, but no doubt the problem starts with what the Planning Department recommended. The new council will need to keep a closer eye on them. One thing that stood out in this meeting was the lack of any policies to help our rural areas. Elwood Armour did a good job of identifying problems, but came up short on solutions. We must do more to help our rural areas, and stop concentrating on sidewalks as being the be all and end all of why we elect someone. Colin Creasey Kemptville
a result - my feeling is that should either of these two bright, intelligent individuals be fortunate enough to be elected, they would follow due process, and carry out due diligence to ascertain that such projects fit in the "nice to have" bracket once the municipality has got its priorities in order a few years down the road. They will likely start with re-educating themselves as to the basic reason that Municipal councils exist, and the basic services they must provide. The tax base (aka "we the people") are getting a little fed up with having no options other than to put up, shut up, or sell up. I await the election with baited breath! David Adams
myself as non-partisan. In my 75 years I often voted for a candidate based on skills, experiences, capability and demeanor. More often, I voted for a candidate who would represent and support a particular requisite platform for the area and current time. The 'letter to the editor' on September 26th from Mr. Bill Vanveen disturbed me for his dichotomy of expression. Unfortunately, Mr. Vanveen did not support or constructively recommend a well informed, rational evaluation of a candidate He presented a negative put down of one candidate. The dichotomy seen is
1. the letter was an erudite, powerful expression of opinion, albeit based only on his evaluation of her remarks at the meeting. Mr. Vanveen wrote as a well-educated, well informed citizen; however, 2. the letter used a demeaning, perhaps misogynistic, definitely negative commentary and utilized a literary Simile prosecuting one female candidate. These two behavioural stances of the writer demonstrated an almost hypocritical validation in order to explain his "terrified" take of the comments by Nancy Peckford at the 'Mayoral Candidate Meet-
ing'. Writer Bill Vanveen sets up his diatribe firstly by dissing Mayor Gordon. Perhaps he self-justified it assuming he was safe attacking one whom he may wish to be a waning politician. More importantly it is telling of the character of the writer who takes this protected method of attacking and disrespecting the service given by a serving mayor. We may be ambivalent about elected members of our current council; however, surely any critique of them
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The North Grenville Times Letters continued deserves some praise for their sacrifices and accomplishments. Bill Vanveen also characterized Ms Peckford as "like a Kathleen Wynn liberal(sic)..." What are we to conclude that he wants his reader to interpret from that? I think I know. He is determined to use his canvas to paint the pe-
jorative picture of a "Wynn" politician superimposed with the simile of a ruby-slippered Dorothy from the "Wizard of Oz". At that point I realized the author of the letter was neither well-informed, nor learned. He just sounded that way initially. Is he alluding to a defined 'ilk' that he believes is anathema to his personal
governance values? Is Mr. Vanveen asking us to believe, that Nancy Peckford should be dustbinned by all voters because he heard words that he did not want to hear or not hear from a type of person? Here is where I am confused: Wynn-like politicians, women, liberals, Liberals, or those who traverse yellow-brick roads? What is his intended
message other than he felt uncomfortable in considering her? It was a very confusing letter that left out any references to the strengths of candidates other than the one he personally favours. Graeme Waymark, retired TBS Exec. CPA and a non-partisan opinion writer.
Dear Editor, We should not, in good conscience, support any of the incumbents for Mayor or Council in the upcoming election. It is important to recall that this Council, shortly after the 2014 election and without any discussion during the election campaign, saddled taxpayers with a whopping six percent increase in municipal taxes. In addition municipal
taxes have increased every year since then. It was very disturbing as well that Council had to rely on the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Carré to defend their own decision of such a large increase. I recall Mr. Carré's comment at the time that, "the only alternative to increasing taxes is to borrow more money". Such a
statement by a public servant is irresponsible, but, what is even more outrageous, is that Council did not require a retraction. We can only conclude that the current Council supports such a ridiculous position. In fact, a review of seven years of budget data confirms the flagrant spending of our tax dollars. Our municipal
government has run deficits in all but one of those years and the data did not include servicing the municipality's debt. Of course, now that they are up for re-election they are singing a somewhat more responsible tune. Sorry, you had your chance. It is time to move on. Victor Jarjour
Dear Editor, I’d like to respond to the letter in the North Grenville Times from my friend, Steve Hammond. I attended the all candidates meeting on 2nd October and found it informative and well conducted, with clear respect being shown towards each other by the candidates. How disappointing, then, to read Steve’s letter which said little constructive, but took cheap shots at candidates who have a vision for North Grenville that includes the provision of facilities within a realistic fiscal framework which will encourage businesses and families to move to the area. The singling out of Nancy Peckford and Kristen Strackerjan was particularly unfortunate; I find it hard to believe that they ever “demanded” money from the council. I, too, have attended council meetings and spoken regarding recreational facilities. Sometimes, as suggested by Steve, I have stayed for the remainder of the meeting and frankly I learned very little from the experience. Steve talks about disregard for the
taxpayer, and perhaps this has been the case in the past; however, at the recent meeting, all participants were clearly very aware of the financial issues and the need for any development to be undertaken within fiscal constraints. I found it quite depressing that some candidates seemed to have no vision beyond the admittedly important need to manage the budget. If it was left to them, the development of North Grenville would grind to a halt. While I take Steve’s point about some exposure to council business and budgetary matters being valuable for candidates, it is not essential if the candidate has other relevant experience. Frankly, for many potential candidates their time would be better spent in the community than sitting through council meetings where they can have very limited input. At the candidates meeting, much was made of the need to support local small business, which I applaud. However, council also needs to look at attracting busi-
nesses from further afield, for example from the burgeoning Ottawa high tech sector. We have space and housing that is more affordable than in Ottawa, but what we don’t have are social facilities to attract young families who are the future of our community. A couple of arenas, trails and a park don’t cut it. At the other end of the age spectrum, we have older residents, such as myself, who, in the next few years, will be looking to move from our rural property into an urban area. Kemptville could be on the list, but not unless facilities improve to match those of some competing communities. What we need is a Council and Mayor with a vision for the future of both urban and rural North Grenville to be enacted within a sound fiscal framework, preferably without resorting to the 2% year on year property tax increase. More power to you Nancy Peckford and Kristen Strackerjan. John Wright, Bolton Road
Dear Editor, As letter-writer Steve Hammond and others have intimated in the past, the taxand-spend candidates in this election race have softened their tone over time. Their message has gone from taxpayers paying hugely for a splash pad and indoor pool, to “let’s have a conversation” about it and consult unnamed multitudes of federal “contacts” to create a gushing torrent of funding for such projects. A message for the gullible and uninformed. More recently, even that approach has become a feeble endorsement of the current
2% maximum solution to tax rises. During this time, my message has not changed. My tax approach is a rock-hard policy of curbing property taxes through a fundraising program combined with a campaign to get the province to upload costly provincial mandates from the shoulders of North Grenville and other municipal taxpayers. In short, my policy has been, IS and will continue to be a policy to sharply control rises in municipal taxes by various means. And, unlike one of my competitors, my policy will
not change. I believe you will understand, fellow citizens, that changes designed to get one elected can easily be “changed” and withdrawn in future “conversations” after one is elected. The wise elector will look to the record, past statements and experience of candidates as a guide to future behaviour. As has been oft been said in other contexts: “Caveat emptor”, or “Buyer beware”. Please do. Jim Bertram
Dear Editor, This morning, October 4, I was walking my three dogs east on Concession Road to Prescott Street, as I do every morning. We had rain during the night and it was still raining quite heavy this morning. I would like everyone to know that I take my shower when I get up in the morning; don’t need a second shower from cars driving through puddles at break neck speed! The drivers going west on Concession, past the hospital toward the schools seem to be oblivious to the large puddles along the side of the road, or just don’t give a Rat’s ………..! This morning my dogs and I received three showers, between the hospital and Prescott Street. Come on people, where is your consideration, where is your courtesy for pedestrians? Please keep in mind that many of the children going to the schools also walk on Concession. There are, however, many who not only slow right down to avoid splashing me and my dogs, but they also wave good morning as they go by – thank you! May I please ask that if there is no oncoming traffic, to move over to avoid splashing me; or just slow down going through the puddles. I don’t believe my request is unreasonable. Thank you for your consideration, and hopefully with the upcoming election and new council, Public Works will be granted the budget necessary to fix the drainage problems on Concession Road. The Lady with the Three Dogs
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council & Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas & Minutes in the Govern tab.
CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND
October 20 & 21 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted, re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.
2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The 2018 Municipal election will be conducted using internet, telephone and paper ballots. Voter Information Letters containing details about when and how to vote in the Municipal & School Board Trustee elections have been sent to all eligible electors. If you did not get a letter, drop by the Municipal Office with ID to be added to the Voters’ List and you will be provided with your Voter Information Letter. The voting will begin online and via telephone at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 15 and continue, around the clock until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 22. On Voting Day, October 22, paper ballots will be available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All election information can be found at www.northgrenville. ca/election and any election inquiries can be sent to ngelection2018@northgrenville.on.ca.
2018 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. 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 $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
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Dear Editor, Making sure we can vote – the old fashioned way (PART 2) Many of you may remember my letter in this paper on September 12 this year. In it, I told my story of trying to register to vote in the Provincial election earlier this year. I related how surprised I was that I had to go to the Municipal Offices because my information in the MPAC database was still incorrect. The Municipal Clerk took my information in early September and told me he would have my records corrected, BUT, if I had not received a voter registration card in a week or so, I should come back to see him and they would have my wife and I added to the voters list. We were busy, and so almost a month went by and I realized
we had not received the required voter registration card; and, upon checking, learned that the voter registration letters had been mailed out. I once again made my way to the Municipal Office and was told that the MPAC database still had me located at our old address, but a change had been made. We were now classified as ineligible to vote. So we filled out the required forms again, correcting our address. This time, we were provided with a letter with our PIN so that we can vote electronically, or as accreditation if we want to vote in person. A word of advice: if you have not received a voter registration letter and you are planning to vote (and you Letters continued on page 8 www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times Letters continued from page 7 should be planning to vote), go to the Municipal Office and ensure that you are indeed on the voters roll and marked as eligible to vote. I should point out that I am not criticizing the staff at the Municipal Office, but the bureaucracy involved in the databases that rule everything we do. Again I say: Good Luck. David Herman Dear Editor, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the community of North Grenville and surrounding area. This community wouldn’t be as wonderful as it is without the people. The financial support that is given on an on-going basis to all of the groups and organizations is incredible.
As the Executive Director at Kemptville & District Home Support, I am so grateful that the community has supported us since 1981. The need for programs and services for seniors and adults with physical disabilities continues to grow, which increases the financial need as well. A huge thank you to all of the business owners in this community! While you cannot support all of the causes all of the time, I do know that all of you do what you are able to do. Thank you to the customers of the stores that continue to purchase the raffle tickets that our volunteers are selling at the entrance ways; and for donating to our window sticker campaign at the cash. Thank you to the cashiers and other staff who
Candidates For NG Mayor's Chair If you planned to attend the all mayoral candidates' debate at the Municipal Centre recently, you may not have found a seat, or even been able to enter the theatre well before opening time. The candidates certainly were treated to an interested audience and they appeared prepared. No doubt, it takes courage to step forward and make oneself available to hold public office in this rural Ontario community. Four candidates showed up at the stage to take the microphone beside the laid back Moderator, David Shanahan, Editor of the North Grenville Times - the local paper sponsoring this community event. It was fascinating to see and hear four diverse people share their ideas, observations and plans if elected to occupy the North Grenville mayor's chair for the next four years. Elwood Armour dug into the accomplishments of the past councils, exposing the negligence, mistakes and potential tax burdens which may yet follow decisions made in relation to the transfer of the Kemptville College and the infrastructure in the NW Quadrant. He would offer a firmer, business-like approach to such issues from the mayor's chair, making sure that the taxpayer, local home owners especially, would never be on the hook for those potential costs. In his bent-forward position to reach the mike, and with the top unbuttoned on his blue dress shirt, and in a watch-me-work attitude, he poked and challenged the two incumbents at every opportunity. Why did this council allow the College research facility, the dairy training, and cattle with equipment and more to disappear? Why has the expansion of 43 still not started? Why should decisions be made in closed-tothe-public meetings? North Grenville deserves better, and Armour offers to do better. But he failed to get any admittance or confession of wrong doing. Incumbent Mayor, David Gordon, presented himself as a relaxed, clean shaven, suntanned candidate, ready to answer any questions about his previous terms from this, to him, familiar council podium. He restated the phrase that North Grenville is "the fastest growing community in Eastern Ontario", implying that we should feel privileged about that and expect the sometimes unexpected in
help out. I recognize that all of this adds to your already busy day. To those individuals who donate directly to Kemptville & Home Support many thanks. To Maggie and David: Thank You for all of your time and energy that you put into the North Grenville Times and the community. Your passion for this area and the people is evident! Again, thank you to everyone for all of your support With appreciation, Susan E. Smith, Executive Director; Kemptville & District Home Support
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Municipality seeking quotations for a Kemptville Campus Marketing and Communications Strategy The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking quotations from qualified communications professionals to develop a Communications Strategy for the Kemptville Campus Education & Community Hub (KCECH). The Municipality invites proposals from firms or individuals with experience in developing communications strategies that meet core strategic objectives and business goals. The communications strategy is to identify and address communication gaps and develop tactics for internal and external communication to create awareness, inform, educate, facilitate collaboration and partnerships, and promote KCECH activities. Tactics are to include, but are not limited to: marketing, brand/logo development, social media, print media and recommendations for website architecture and design. Quotes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018. The project is to be completed by November 30, 2018. The full Request for Quotation (RFQ) document can be found online at www.northgrenville.ca. Responses to the RFQ must be submitted to Matt Gilmer at mgilmer@northgrenville. ca by the October 19 deadline.
New Canada Pension Plan changes to enhance your retirement (NC) In January 2019, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement will take its first step toward improving retirement benefits for all working Canadians. Starting this January, you and your employer will begin making higher contributions to the CPP. In 2019, the contribution rate will increase from 4.95% to 5.1%. Contribution rates will rise gradually from 2019 to 2025, so you have time to readjust your yearly budget. By increasing your contributions, you’ll receive more from the CPP when you are eligible to receive these benefits. Your employer will deduct the increased CPP contributions from your paycheques as they have in the past. If you file your taxes electronically there will be no extra work for you to do at tax time. If you file on paper, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) forms will guide you through calculations needed to claim a tax credit on the base CPP contributions and a tax deduction on the enhanced CPP contributions. The CRA offers resources and tools to help you understand the enhancement, how the enhancement will affect you, and what you need to do in order to be prepared. Find out more at canada.ca/cpp-employees. October 10, 2018
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development. North Grenville never owned the Kemptville College asset until this year, after transfer was arranged with the Province of Ontario from the University of Guelph. The local taxpayer will not contribute a cent through the municipality, since the income from the business activity on the grounds is, and certainly soon will be, sufficient and likely profitable. Because of a gag order, council cannot divulge the details yet (confirmed by incumbent councilor Jim Bertram) The development of the college grounds has been arranged as an independent entity from the municipality, so the money stream can be tracked more easily. The county of Leeds and Grenville owns County Road 43. The municipal council has been right there all along, to prod and support the county to get the job done. However, to no avail, and with the new provincial government, infrastructure funds appear tighter. The municipality has tried to attract the YMCA to open a pool locally, but they need a population base of at least 25,000 to support it. That is a few years away, basing the math on current growth. Candidate Nancy Peckford started her initial 3-minute presentation with a confident smile and assured command to be listened to. Loving her family's settlement from small-town Newfoundland into rural Eastern Ontario, and with her extensive large business experience, she feels well qualified to tackle the responsibilities of the mayor's chair in North Grenville. With audible support from some members of the audience, she proposed to bring a pool to North Grenville, and highlighted the importance of
other forms of exercise and recreation for all ages of the North Grenville population. (Elwood Armour raised the possibility of converting the current Riverside Park pool to a year round wave pool facility as a more affordable alternative, as a pool requires a huge amount of clean water bi-weekly. Can our wells support that?) Incumbent council member, Jim Bertram, 'suitably' dressed and intently focussed, aspires to occupy the mayor's chair this term. He shared his experience during the past term in council as an example of what leadership he would provide as mayor in this term. In response to the question how candidates will walk the talk in municipal government, he showed his vision for the rural communities in North Grenville by organizing a Rural Summit, twice. Communication is a very necessary ingredient in politics as well, and he pointed to his articles in the local paper during last term, which could be expanded to a regular mayor's column. Jim stressed a number of times throughout this debate how important he finds the string of values-integrity-action in establishing service. His various endorsements of other candidates' points of view demonstrated his ability to work as a team leader. North Grenville residents have the privilege of choosing a mayor for the next term from four well qualified candidates, who each are an inspiration to all of us. If not in government after October 22, there are many other functions each can occupy and contribute from to this community. by Harmen Boersma
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Rob Thompson named Business Person of 2018 in Brockville
October is Healthy Workplace Month
submitted by: Marie Traynor RD, MSc, Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Is there a business case for a healthy eating environment at work? The Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) remind us that Canadian adults can spend at least 60% of their waking hours at work and will eat at least one meal there. This makes the workplace an excellent setting to promote healthy eating. In both the private and public sectors knowing that “general workplace wellness programs have shown a return on investment of $3.27 for every dollar spent” is good news. Without attention to employee health, costs due to absenteeism, injury, disability, insurance premiums, prescription drug costs, medical costs, workers compensation costs, early retirement and automobile collisions can soar. ODPH reports that “Workplace costs due to nutritionrelated chronic health conditions can range from as low as a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per employee per year.” By creating a culture of health, any workplace small or large, for profit or non-profit, can expect to have higher rates of productivity, which is good for the bottom line. For more information visit the Healthy Eating section at Healthunit.org; follow us on Twitter and Facebook ,or call 1-800-660-5853
by David Shanahan Rob Thompson has been known in North Grenville for many years as a business dynamo. He has been a fixture in the community, respected for his many initiatives in developing Kemptville, in particular, as a destination and business centre. Now Rob has been recognised in another centre where he has been busy for the past thirteen years. The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce has named Rob as their 2018 Business Person of the Year. There will be a presentation made at the Chamber’s Awards of Excellence Gala on November 8, along with other recipients of awards in various categories. Rob has been involved in business development in North Grenville, taking part in workshops and initiatives over the years. His was the vision behind Kemptville Suites, for example. The citation on his Brockville Award speaks equally clearly about his approach in this community: “He sees a downtown that attracts locals and visitors alike. He believes that getting the locals to reengage with their downtown will support shops and small businesses and cause them to thrive. ‘When a downtown thrives it creates buzz and a perpetual motion forward for business’”. Congratulations to a man of vision and daring. Long may he proper. October 10, 2018
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by Helen MacGregor You are all invited by Maggie Lafferty to come to the Irish wake of her late dearly beloved Dad, Charlie Lafferty. Maggie is Lafferty's oldest daughter and she is newly married to Patrick, whom she adores. Maggie is the one straddled with helping all the younger kids in the family, a vantage point from which she has learned many family secrets. Maggie is played by Kate Bell. Kate is from Oxford Mills and this is her first time acting with Kemptville Players. Kate says Maggie just thinks she knows more about her Dad, Charlie, than she really does, which leads to some interesting revelations as the play proceeds. Patrick Clancy, Lafferty's son-in-law, is newly married to Maggie whom he adores. Patrick is not exactly the most devoted young husband in the world, nor the brightest bulb on the tree, but he means well. Jacob Dunning, from Merrickville, plays Patrick and it is his first time with KPI. Jacob says that Patrick is a scallywag who knows some of Lafferty’s secrets, but not all of them! They will have you rolling in the aisles as you enjoy the Irish humour and crying with some of the Irish tunes. Come and join Maggie, Patrick and the rest of the clan at Rory’s Pub for “Lafferty’s Wake”. Two hours of sheer fun, replete with jokes, jigs, games, stories and songs, including such old gems as "Wild Rover", "Rising of the Moon" and "Isn’t It Grand Boys", guarantee an audience-pleasing walk down memory lane. The
Kemptville Players are very excited to be able to present this play at the Urbandale Arts Centre on November 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30pm; Dinner Theatre on November 17 and 24 at 6pm, and Matinees on November18 and 25 at 2pm. Tickets are only $15 for the show (seats at the front tables get free drinks) and $45 for the Dinner Theatre. Stay tuned to this paper and our website for more information on ticket sales. Reserve the dates now. You will not want to miss this rollicking good time! www.kemptvilleplayers.ca.
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Kemptville 73's get shut-down last week
Shut down again..seemed to be the story line for Friday game in Brockville as the 73's ran into a "hot stopper", as Liam Souliere stones Luke Jefferies after receiving feed from Jeff Taylor from behind the line. by the sportsguy Kemptville 73's motored into Carleton Place to meet the Canadians on Sunday, September 30, for an end-toend battle to force OT to give the Canadians the win. Kemptville posted the opening goal with man advantage at 17:07, when Ryan Pawlikowski blew one past Connor Murphy. Kemptville outshot Carleton Place 8 to 7. Canadians tied it up when Ayo Adeniye rifled by Nick Bond, assisted by Tupker and Enebak, at 1:17. Kemptville
broke the tie when Kiefer to Fry as Jacob Thousand slammed it home at 8:43. Insurance came at 12:07, when Titus set up Ryan Pawlikowski second marker to give the 73's two goal lead.73's SOG 11 with Canadians 8 SOG. Final twenty, Jacob Thousand recorded his second goal after McLean tape to tape at 5:56, and then Canadians opened the flood gates, or 73's drifted into slumberland. At 15:54, when Henry Enebak, with helper from Brett, to launch come back for Car-
leton Place. Thorne Brett, with assists from Townend and Mosley, at 17:28 to put them within one. Final marker to set up OT challenge for Carleton Place at 18:29, when Elliott McDermott assisted by Tupker. Carleton Place 13 SOG to Kemptville 11 SOG Canadians wrapped up the first OT at 3:13, when Bolton, with helper from McDermott to David Gagne, to give them a close victory. Brockville Braves’ Eric Faith came out on fire to record a hat trick during Friday,
October 5 contest in their home barn to walk away with 5 to 1 beatdown. Initial period remained scoreless, with Jarrett Fiske getting peppered 17 SOG to Liam Souliere 6 SOG. Second session, the Braves came on strong, when Eric Faith, assisted by Jones with Kerr, gave them first marker at 3:47. Brockville posted another goal at 16:27, as Kula from Citrullo to Fred Allaire to make it 2 to zip. Kemptville bounced back when Williams found Matthew Titus at 18:14 to put them within one. 18:45, Braves cashed in the insurance with Mathieu Halle from Spratt. Kemptville 11 SOG to Brockville 9 SOG. Last twenty was owned by Brockville's Eric Faith, when Gilmour with Simon at 7:02 for his second. Hat trick came when Gilmour and Brown set up Eric Faith at 19:36 to award 5 to 1 win. Brockville hammered Kemptville 18 to 12 SOG. Next home game is Friday, October12, for a 7:30 pm meeting with Kanata Lasers Watch for the Kemptville 73's season ticket launch. Hockey with EDGE... excellent, economical, entertainment....support your 73's
Seaway Surge wins Sambat Tournament in Kanata
Bottom Row: Sam Hart, Patrick Guy Middle Row: Drew Sleeth, Caleb Cote, Cooper McCooeye, John Huntley, Jacob Guy Back Row: Matt McCooeye (Coach), Rhett McLean, Cohen Chitty, Wyatt Last, Ryan McNamara, Bobby Jack Hart (Coach) Absent: Garrett Rochon The Seaway Surge U12 Fall Ball Team won the Kanata Sambat Fall Tournament on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with a 1-0 win over the Kingston Colts. The win capped off an excellent weekend for the Seaway Surge, who allowed only five runs all tournament. They only lost one game all weekend, to Kingston, in the round robin portion of the tournament. In the semi-final the Surge beat the Orleans Red Sox 6-0 with John Huntley (Brockville) pitching the first six innings and Garrett Rochon (Osgoode) getting the final three outs. In the final against the Kingston Colts the only run of the game was scored in the top of the first inning, when Cooper McCooeye (Morrisburg) doubled and scored later in the inning on an error. Rhett McLean (Kemptville) pitched 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball and Cohen Chitty (Gananoque) came in to get the final out of the game. 10 October 10, 2018
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The recent Induction Meeting at the North Grenville Hall of Fame included an off-stage presentation to Gord Logan, a long-time supporter of the Hall. On behalf of the Times, Gord accepted a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by Mayor Gordon, noting the paper’s “continued support of our program honouring community sports heroes in North Grenville”. We are very grateful for the recognition and Gord was particularly stunned and pleased.
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The North Grenville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers were busy with Apple Day last weekend; on Friday evening and Saturday morning, the groups were offering apples for free at various locations around Kemptville. Apple Day is a Scouts Canada tradition of showing appreciation for their communities. Any donations are distributed across the sections in North
Grenville and used for programs and projects; thank you to the North Grenville residents for your donations over the weekend. It is appreciated! There are close to 100 youth across the scouting movement in North Grenville. Thank you to community members, businesses, and organizations in North Grenville who support our local
Scouting organization with encouragement, donations, volunteer time and resources during different events and activities over the year. In particular, thank you to the local businesses that supported us for Apple Day by allowing us to give apples at your stores: B&H Grocers, Bulk Barn, Dollarama, Dollar Tree, Food Basics, Giant Tiger, Jonsson’s Your Independent
Grocer and the TSC. Thank you to Smyth’s Orchards for the apples. In the spring, the North Grenville Scouts and Scouting Group as a whole received a community grant through the North Grenville municipal fund. Thank you to the Municpality of North Grenville for awarding us funds to support our outdoor programming; the funds we
received went toward updating camping equipment to include light-weight stoves and pot sets for hiking, as well as a couple of new tents. The equipment will be used across the sections for a variety of outdoor experiences this year and onward.
If elected as mayor, I am committed to:
I am asking for your support for my campaign for mayor.
• fostering an inclusive & thriving community that is both fiscally responsible & provides a good quality of life for all residents, including seniors and families;
I am eager to hear about your priorities & concerns for our community.
• working with other levels of government to ensure that North Grenville gets its’ fair share of resources to invest in infrastructure, public spaces, sidewalks, parks & facilities we need to keep our roads safe and strengthen opportunities to come together as a community; • ensuring that North Grenville municipal council truly listens by treating local businesses, community & athletic groups as true partners. With over two decades of professional experience, I have focused on building strong relationships with all political parties at every level. I am skilled at developing consensus around creative & innovative solutions in response to tough challenges. As a senior leader, I have been successful in securing millions of dollars of financial support and sponsorships. October 10, 2018
J’ai hâte de connaître vos priorités et vos préoccupations au sujet de notre communauté. S’il vous plaît contactez-moi par courriel ou par l’entremise de ma page Facebook.
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KDH seeks artifacts for 60th Anniversary Display
Ecology Ottawa's 11th annual Eco Gala will take place on Thursday, October 11, at Lansdowne Park. This year's Eco Gala will involve a special tribute to Paul Dewar to thank him for his leadership on local environmental issues. It will also feature an all-star panel of leading local environmental figures discussing challenges and opportunities over the next term of Ottawa City Council. The panel session is titled, "The Next Four Years: Fighting for a Greener Ottawa." The panel will include Meredith Brown (Ottawa Riverkeeper), Janice Ashworth (Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative), Moe Garahan (Just Food) and Robb Barnes (Ecology Ottawa). The discussion will be moderated by Mike de Souza (National Observer). As in past years, Ecology Ottawa's Eco Gala will welcome hundreds of guests, including local politicians. It will also feature a delicious vegetarian dinner and a green silent auction. All proceeds go to support the environmental advocacy work of Ecology Ottawa. WHAT: Eco Gala 2018, Ecology Ottawa's 11th annual gala dinner WHERE: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park WHEN: Thursday, October 11, starting at 6:00 p.m. WHY: To bring together and celebrate Ottawa's vibrant environmental community.
New Ferguson Forest Trail signs make wayfinding easier Newly installed location identifier and wayfinding signs have made popular Ferguson Forest Centre trails more visible and accessible this summer. A series of new signs was erected recently through a joint effort of the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) and the Municipality of North Grenville. “We want people to safely enjoy the trails,” stated Carl Doucette, President of the Ferguson Forest Centre. “Part of our mandate is to promote good forestry as well as supporting conservation and recreation in the Municipality of North Grenville.” “We received a grant in 2016 to create more awareness regarding North Grenville Trails, including those in the Ferguson Forest Centre”, said Mark Guy, Director of Parks and Recreation for North Grenville. “We worked with FFC CEO Ed Patchell to identify six specific trails and parking areas within the FFC and sign them appropriately for users of the trail system. We also worked with St. Michael’s School to identify their 4-, 5- and 6-km runs within the FFC.” “Part of our budget goes toward the creation and maintenance of trails,” explained Ed Patchell, CEO of the Forest Centre. “It’s great to partner with the Municipality. For the most part, the funds for maintenance come directly from the revenue we generate here at the Tree Nursery part of the FFC.” The Ferguson Forest Centre is 1,100 acres of multi-use forested land located in Kemptville. The Centre is governed by the not-for-profit Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation on behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville for the 360 acres of municipal lands, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for trails on the 740 acres of Ministry lands. The 300acre Ferguson Tree Nursery manages the Centre and provides funding for its operation and maintenance. The Centre boasts walking and hiking trails, an arboretum, dog park, snowmobile and skiing trails, community garden, a children’s walking trail with animal displays and a shaded picnic area with a canoe and kayak launch adjacent to the South Branch of the Rideau River. Visit www.NGTrails.ca for more information.
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Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is creating a permanent historical display to celebrate its first 60 years, and is asking for the community’s help, seeking artifacts of all kinds – from nurses’ uniforms to antique stethoscopes, photos and even memories from the period. The installation of the display in the spring of 2019 will coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of the KDH Auxiliary, which was founded in 1959 to raise money to help make a hospital for the Kemptville District a reality; in 2020, the hospital itself will celebrate 60 years since opening its doors in June, 1960. The main theme of the new historical display, to be located in the main lobby, will be that KDH is the hospital that the Kemptville community built. “This district needs a hospital!” was the rallying crying for the concerned citizens of the day, who raised money to build KDH at an amazing rate, once even collecting $282,000 (equivalent to $2.2 Million today) in a one-week canvassing blitz. The display will also explore the differences between 1960s rural hospital care and the state of the art healthcare that KDH offers today, thanks to the ongoing generosity of 12
the communities it serves. The hospital is working very closely on the project with the KDH Auxiliary, which, for 60 years, has painstakingly archived newspaper clippings, photos, and other memorabilia related to KDH. The North Grenville Archives and others are also collaborating on the project. To this day, the Auxiliary
continues to raise funds for KDH; its annual gifts to the hospital are in the neighbourhood of $65,000, and its total contribution since its founding is in excess of $1.3 Million. The historical display will also pay tribute to the KDH Foundation, which came into being in 1979 to fundraise for
priority medical, diagnostic and surgical equipment vital for providing the best in patient care. To date, the Foundation has raised $12 Million in support of KDH. 2019 is a significant year for the KDH Foundation as well, as it will be celebrating its fortieth anniversary. Lynne Clifford-Ward, from KDH’s Communications Department, expressed the hospital’s excitement about the new historical display: “We can’t wait to see what comes in from the community,” she said. “We are looking for medical artifacts, nursing and candy-striper uniforms, photographs, film, and other related materials, as well as personal memories and insights that tell the story of the hospital in the heart of a vibrant community, serving and caring for generations of local people.” She noted that, for both the Auxiliary and the hospital itself, 60 years marks a “Diamond Anniversary”. “Look for a diamond-themed celebration when we officially open the new historical display,” she enthused. People who have artifacts and/or memories to share may contact Lynne Clifford-Ward at 613-258-6133 ext. 268, or lcliffordward@kdh.on.ca.
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Resident of Rideau Lakes for 35 years Recently retired form the Township of Rideau Lakes as their Manager of Community and Leisure Services • With her husband owned and operated Rob’s Corner Garage & Store on Highway 15 in Portland for 16 years • Taught at the Elgin and District Cooperative Nursery School • Volunteered as a Girl Guide Leader, Venturer Advisor with Scouts Canada, Coached Youth Baseball and High School Volleyball, Mentor for the Youth Advisory Council and am passionate about your school community! I will… - Support increasing daily physical education for all students - Help to maintain the continuation of breakfast and lunch programs - Encourage partnerships with local community resources - Advocate for community use of schools for youth, adults, sport and community groups - Be open and transparent about where your tax dollars are being spent - Attend community functions supporting staff, students and parents - Be open, accountable, reliable and communicate with you - Be your voice to the Upper Canada District School Board ! I am… • A real, down to earth person who truly cares about your school community • Approachable and available • Able to represent you and bring your concerns to the Board ! Between October 15 and 22, VOTE SUE DUNFIELD for School Board susan.dunfield@gmail.com 613-802-1415
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Pop-up business recognised by David Shanahan One of the successful Pop-Up Shops, set up by the Kemptville BIA, has been recognised by the Municipality of North Grenville with the 2018 New Business of the Year Award. Compassionate Support for Stressful Times was opened by Shulamit (Shula) Ber Levtov, who caters to the needs of people dealing with trauma and stress. "People need a place to talk where they will find compassion and wisdom," says Shula, who has a master's degree in counselling and spirituality, and is a registered social worker and yoga instructor. "The community showed me they wanted this, that there is a need for it. Stress is part of this era. Life is generally more distressing because we are all exposed to so much information." Services provided by Compassionate Support include counselling, psychotherapy, therapeutic yoga instruction, Thai massage and traditional Chinese cupping as well as video support. "It's about having a quality service where people don't have to go to Ottawa," says Shula. There is a certain irony in the fact that the Municipality has awarded this distinction to Compassionate Support for Stressful Times, as they then went on to cancel all funding for the BIA’s Pop-Up Shop program. Photo: Shula in a counselling session.
The KYC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Anne Hook as our new Operations Manager, effective October 1. Leslie brings extensive experience in operational excellence, with a solid reputation as both a community leader and social champion for children. Leslie was the Operations Manager for a busy event planning firm, and recently studied Entrepreneurship and Non-Profit Management while operating a community focused studio, with programs built around the performance arts and educational events for children and families in Arnprior. She, her husband and two young children, recently moved to North Grenville. She looks forward to working with Program Coordinator, Maura Lepore, to support KYC youth, as well as meeting and working with our local schools and youth-serving organizations to offer programs to meet the needs of North Grenville and Merrickville Wolford teens. Community members are encouraged to stop by the Centre at 5 Oxford Street to say hello and see our facilities.
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NGHS Director of Archives, Amanda Gould, addressing the candidates at the NGHS Harvest Dinner The North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] held their annual Harvest Dinner last weekend, and the focus of the evening was the municipal elections. All twelve candidates were invited to come by and talk to the gathering on the subject of heritage, and all but one accepted the invitation. The full house at the NG Curling Club were an appreciative audience and NGHS President, Ken Mews, joined with Director of Archives, Amanda Gould, in emphasising the importance of the Society in preserving and protecting the history of our community, and the urgent need for municipal support in acquiring the tools needed to do the job. It was a very successful night for all concerned, and the new Council will be on record in their support for heritage in North Grenville. October 10, 2018
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Carol Friesen & Jennifer Graham, KDHSI staff, join Ina Dyks (Centre) as she accepts her certificate sent by MPP Steve Clark commemorating her 10 years of volunteering with Kemptville & District Home Support.
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by Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville & District Home Support ‘Be kind to each other’, was the premise of a video clip I viewed online this past weekend. It was a moment in time on a subway, captured by someone on their cellphone, of one man assisting another man and literally giving him the shirt off of his back. It was a very powerful and touching message of kindness. The Oxford Dictionary defines kindness as, “the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate”. The volunteers here at Kemptville & District Home Support exemplify kindness! They give generously of their
time, and are definitely friendly and considerate. Without volunteers, the programs and services here at KDHSI could not continue. With a Team of over 140 volunteers involved with every aspect of this organization, I feel confident in KDHSI’s future! If you call or stop by the Centre, you may be greeted by one of our Volunteers at reception. Ina Dyks, who just received her 10 year Ontario Volunteer Service Award, is one of the Footcare receptionists who looks after booking appointments and spends time with the clients while they wait. There are volunteers who help out with the Income Tax program, those who visit people, and make regular telephone calls. Volunteers help out with the Meals on Wheels program, making calls in the kitchen and delivering the meals. Marina Abbott, Valerie Morris and Lynn McGuire are the lead volunteers for the Diners’ Club, looking after the menu and the décor. There are many other volunteers helping with meal prep, the dining area and clean-up. Good food and good times ensue throughout the whole day! Our transportation volunteers spend a lot of time with people, driving them to appointments, both locally and long-distance. The Singing Seniors volunteer their time
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going out to sing at local facilities and other venues, and have been very involved in fundraising for KDHSI. Paint & T’ookies time is almost here again. This is a monthly art afternoon with KDHSI Volunteer Gayle Holmes, with tea (or coffee) and cookies. The October painting will be of an Angel. Gayle will lead the group though the painting process; and, everyone will go home with a painting at the end of the day. The cost of each session is only $20, including supplies and T’ookies, and will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. There is limited space, and the October 16 session is filling up. If you are interested, please call to get your name on the list. All of Kemptville & District Home Support’s Volunteers have such a genuine interest in helping out others and the organization. These are the people I go to when I’m looking for ideas or feedback on a particular item. For a full calendar of events and information on volunteering, please stop by the Centre, or visit the website at www.kdhsi.com. “Be kind whenever possible – it is always possible” – Dalai Lama Until next time, Susan
Holy Cross Bazaar
Holy Cross Church in Kemptville will be holding their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Included at the bazaar will be sales of handcrafted items including knitting, crocheting and Christmas items which include wreaths and other decorations. There will also be freshly baked goods, plants, books, and a resale table. Also available will be a delicious hot lunch, which is always well received. Be sure to put the date in your calendar: an event worth waiting for.
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Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging! – Welcome Autumn! There are many activities to keep involved and active at KDHSI in October, and are scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. • OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Events News: • RSVP for upcoming Paint & T’ookies Session, October 16th! Limited space, $20/person • United Way Campaign is underway at KDHSI! Christmas Raffle with two (2) cash prizes; Air Canada Travel Raffle (2 tickets economy class) anywhere AC flies; and assorted varieties of Laura Secord Chocolates. Drop in at KDHSI or call at 613-258-3203 for more information. Thank you for your support! To RSVP, learn more about our activities, services, or volunteer opportunities, or the United Way campaign, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 or stop by for a tour! From 1981-2018 ~ 37 years of providing service in the community! Thursday October 11 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Singing Seniors 1:00-3:00 Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday October 12 Exercise Class 11 am-12noon Monday October 15 COPD Exercise Class 10-11 October 10, 2018
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Ecole Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys welcomes new principal
by Hilary Thomson École Sainte-MargueriteBourgeoys in Merrickville has a new Principal, and she has deeps roots in the local French community and the school itself. Lisa Samrai was one of 32 students at École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys when it first opened in Merrickville in 1992. The school was housed in Merrickville’s
old Town Hall, which is now occupied by the Merrickville Legion on Main Street. “The Principal’s office was in the jail cell,” Lisa remembers. “We were always afraid to go there.” The opening of SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys was spearheaded by local parents who saw the need for a French school in the area. Lisa says that, prior to the opening of
the school, her mother was driving her and her siblings to a school in Kars for the French immersion program. When Sainte-MargueriteBourgeoys first opened, they offered classes from kindergarten to Grade 3. In 1995 the current building was built at the end of Read Street and, in 1996, they began offering classes up to Grade 8. Lisa did most of her pri-
mary education at SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys, and then continued her education at a French high school in Ottawa. She began supply teaching at Sainte-MargueriteBourgeoys at the age of 18, and went on to get a teaching degree at the University of Ottawa. “I did my first placement here and my second in Ottawa,” Lisa says. Most recently, Lisa was a Vice-Principal in the Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) at École élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître in Riverside South. She had a daughter last year and, upon returning from her maternity leave, was offered the position of Principal at the Merrickville campus of SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys. “My heart has always been at this school, so it is good to be back,” Lisa says. “I love being part of such a great team.” Lisa is also excited to have a hand in growing the school, which lost a few students when the campus at the Kemptville College opened two years ago. There was
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Correction In the article titled “Community Supports Seaway Surge” of September 26, 2018 a mistake was made in the spelling of the Merrickville Lions Club President Gerry Seguin. The people featured in our stories are of utmost importance to us and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
New art workshops at Merrickville Public Library
Merrickville Public Library building tenth anniversary
by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville Public Library is celebrating their tenth anniversary in their current location this year. The building, which used to house the Canadian Recreational Canoe Association, was bought by the Merrickville Lions Club in 2007. It was donated to the library and, after significant renovations, the Merrickville Public Library moved in on June 7, 2008. “It was a huge project for them, and it’s a good opportunity to say thank you again,” says Librarian Mary-Kate Laphen. “It was a really big contribution to the community.” The celebration will be held on Saturday October 13, from 10:30am to 3:30pm, with an official cake cutting at 2:00pm. “What’s a celebration without cake?” Mary Kate says.
some worry in Merrickville that the school would be closing, but Lisa says there is no danger of this happening. Since June 2018, the school has seen a twenty per cent jump in enrollment, growing from 65 to 81 students from kindergarten to Grade 6. “It is a viable school that is doing really well,” Lisa says. Lisa is excited to announce a new French-language playgroup, which will be starting on Saturday, November 3, at the school. The group is completely free and open to all pre-school aged kids and their parents. The hope is that there will be enough interest to run the group at the school once a month, to get younger kids immersed in French early. “I think French language is the best gift you can give your kids,” Lisa says. “It has really opened doors for me and my siblings. Why not offer that? There is lots of research out there showing that learning a second language improves cognitive ability and problem solving. In today’s world, these skills are crucial.”
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The Merrickville Public Library is teaming up with the Merrickville Artists Guild (MAG) to offer four free art workshops. Library volunteer, Gloria Stowell, has been running the Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops at the library for several years. This Fall, she decided it would be nice to tap into the rich artist community of Merrickville to give children a taste of all different types of art. “We’re taking it to the next level by partnering with the Artists Guild,” says Librarian MaryKate Laphen. “It is an opportunity for kids to work with actual professional artists.” All four workshops are geared towards children ages 8-14, and will have a superhero theme. MAG artists are volunteering their time as part of their community outreach efforts, and the Friends of the
Merrickville Public Library are donating all the materials for the workshops. The two Fall workshops have already been scheduled for Saturday, October 27, and Saturday, November 24, at 1:00pm. The first will be led by artist, Mary Loos, and will feature acrylic paint on canvas. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Mary’s use of bright colours and bold techniques to create a bursting energy field around a superhero mask silhouette. “The Ink Master”, Larry Thompson, will lead the second workshop. He will be using his expertise to show participants how to design and create their own lowrelief 3D labyrinth, and then use old-time printing tools to reveal its twists and turns in a decorative map. Stay tuned for more information about the February and March workshops. They will also follow the superhero
theme, inspired by mythical beasts and their lairs, and the kid’s own personal superpowers. Registration deadline for all four workshops is October 14. Register at the Library, or by phone (613-269-3326) or email (merrickville_library@ bellnet.ca). In the meantime, come check out the library’s new chalk board wall. The wall is also magnetic, so kids can use it to play with magnets, or draw on it with chalk. It will also be used as a green screen for photography and other activities and workshops put on by the library. The wall was made possible by the generous contribution of the Friends of the Merrickville Public Library.
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The North Grenville Times Dear Editor, I attended the All Candidates Meeting Thursday for Merrickville-Wolford. All the Council candidates did well in informing us their views on the future for Merrickville-Wolford. All candidates for Mayor made their presentations also. Due to the many events of the year, CAO and Treasurer leaving under a shroud of secrecy. Recording of staff making questionable comments about tax payers and others including Dave Powers and contractors. There are many questions not answered. One lady asked about the renovations to the town office. The door is locked and the security glass makes you think the place is under threat of a robbery or attack. It make it so impersonal that people are uncomfortable. Imagine how people feel that go there for the first time. Not a good image for the village. The reason given was that, several years ago, a drunk in a bar in Smith Falls made some kind of threat. The police investigated and nothing was done. The man has since died, so they put this glass wall in anyway. All that I have talked to do not like it, and consider it a waste of taxpayers money. When asked about the cost, we were told it was part of the renovation package and they did not know the cost. The lady asked if it was around $100,000, and Ann Barr said oh no!! Guess what?? When they complete the $30,000 Kitchen renovation they have in the package, it will be $100,000 and they know the cost. Talk about deception! We have been led down the garden path by this current mayor and council. We do not know the circumstances under which the CAO and Treasurer left, or what the real cost was. The only "Transparency" in Mayor Nash's claim is the
new glass in the entrance. Deception, evasion and lies are the game plan for the current administration. The candidates for council have all made a commitment to giving taxpayers open and informative government, as suggested by many at the meeting. After council meetings they could put info in NG Times in the Merrickville Wolford section, as well as the Phoenix. Also hold periodic Public Meetings. How about that! Finally, public info, no cliques or hidden agendas. As many know, I have my own axe to grind. I have been tying to get Council and Mayor to correct my flooding problem created when Merrickville Wolford illegally entered and flooded my property. At the meeting, I said I was refused the right to make presentation to council. I stated that this is a democracy, not a hypocrisy, that I wanted to know why they would not let me make presentation to council. The moderator told me to sit down, that I could not ask that question. I refused, and said I am a taxpayer and had the right to a reply and would not until I had an answer from the mayor and council. Chuck MacInnis stood up and said they should not have been in there. I said he was part of the council that authorized it. He sat down. Mayor Nash and Ann Barr sat there stone faced and refused to reply. Integrity and trust are an important part of all human behaviour. That has been none with this mayor and council. Time for a change. There were some positive things came out of this meeting. Many people were seriously involved, and the council candidates all expressed a willingness to communicate with the public and do their best to resolve problems. Mike Cameron said he would come right to your home and discuss any
concerns people had. When the mayor and council refused to reply to my question, Doug Struthers said I should make a request to the new council, and I will. When he was mayor before I know he had an open door policy. He would talk to anyone, anywhere at any time. We need to restore the personal touch to our community again. Merrickville Wolford is family. This is very personal to me. Having been married here over 55 years ago, then building our home here 36 years ago on returning from Germany, this is home. Please get out and vote for change. Bill Wright Merrickville-Wolford CAO addresses letter to the editor In response to a Letter to the Editor from Merrickville resident, Brian Hendrick, Merrickville-Wolford CAO, Doug Robertson, would like it clarified that he is fully aware that the Health and Safety Act requires that an employer conduct an investigation, not necessarily hire a workplace investigator, in the case of potential workplace harassment. When an employer becomes aware of a potential incident of workplace harassment, the employer must conduct an investigation that is appropriate under the circumstances, regardless of whether or not a complaint has been made. Doug would like to reiterate his answer to a resident's questions in the Council meeting on September 10 (not September 4). Council acted on the advice of the municipality's lawyer and hired a properly trained, impartial workplace investigator. This was done to ensure that the investigation conducted is appropriate under the circumstances, to protect the
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by Michael Whittaker Archaeological digs open to the public are always a fun, learning adventure. National Capital Commission archaeologist, Ian Badgely, will give a talk to the Rideau Valley Archeological Society, 12:30 pm, Sunday, October 14, at the Goose and Gridiron in Merrickville, on two digs he supervised in Gatineau this summer. First Nation artifacts on the shore of the Ottawa River at Lac Leamy Park date back as much as 6,000 years at the heart of a continental trade network at the confluence of the Gatineau, Rideau and Ottawa Rivers. The dig at century-old Moore Farm Estate focused on the foundation of the Broadview Cottage, which burned down in 1956. Meetings, open to the public, begin with lunch, followed by the talk following about 1:15 pm. An RVAS membership, valid until December 31, 2019, can be purchased for $25. The Rideau Valley Archeological Society has a Facebook page, and a Web page in development.
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Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) est à la recherche de personnes intéressées à se joindre à son équipe pour poursuivre avec passion une vision commune, axée sur la collaboration et sur l'innovation en éducation. ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE CATHOLIQUE SAINTE-MARGUERITEBOURGEOYS CONCIERGE (SOIRÉE) Concours 1059/18-19 CONCIERGE OCCASIONNELLE OU CONCIERGE OCCASIONNEL (SOIRÉE ET FIN DE SEMAINE) Concours 1053/18-19 ______________________________________________________ Chef de file reconnu pour la transformation de l’expérience d’apprentissage, l’excellence et la bienveillance de ses écoles catholiques et sa synergie avec la communauté, le CECCE, avec plus de 23 500 élèves fréquentant 43 écoles élémentaires, 12 écoles secondaires et une école pour adultes, est le plus grand réseau canadien d’écoles de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats aux tests provinciaux, et le Conseil compte le plus grand nombre de diplômés francophones en province au secondaire.
A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Travelers Canada between March 9 and 12, 2018 has found that it is the Millennial generation who are most concerned about distracted driving. Anyone who drives a vehicle will know what distracted driving looks like. People using their cell phones on the road, or texting. I have even seen someone on the 416 driving over the speed limit, with a newspaper open across the steering wheel! It may have been assumed that young people, being more comfortable with technology than their elders, might be the ones who indulge in such dangerous practices, but the Travelers survey disputes that. According to the published survey, 42% of respondents have asked a driver to stop using their mobile device while they were a passenger in the vehicle and that millennials are more likely to voice their concerns about distracted driving as a passenger than any other age group. The survey found that 59% of millennials (ages 18–34) surveyed have asked a driver to stop using their mobile device while being a passenger in their car, compared to only 30% of respondents ages 55 and older. “It is particularly compelling — and encouraging — to see that the demographic most comfortable with asking a driver to put down their mobile device is Canadian youth,” said Jordan Solway, Group General Counsel and Vice President of Claim at Travelers Canada. “Distracted driving is a deadly habit, and we should all be advocates when it comes to speaking up about its dangers and our safety.” But there were certain reservations contained within the results. Although millenials were mreo aware of the dangers of using cell phones while driving, for example, 44% of millennial respondents admitted they had called someone they knew was driving, and 36% have texted someone they knew was driving. In addition, Canadian drivers ages 18 to 54 are more likely than those ages 55 and older to admit to texting, answering a call, or sending an email while driving, with 63 % of millennials admitting to doing so once a week or more. Apparently, it is one thing to be concerned about something, and quite another to avoid doing that very thing.
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(NC) Many of us are increasingly dismayed by the erosion of democracy. Sometimes, we don’t realize what has happened until it’s too late and that’s a little like closing the barn door after the cows have escaped. Sometimes it can feel that we have little power, and perhaps on a large scale, that is true. But where citizens can truly have an impact is at the grassroots level, when voting for local representatives. Yet turnout at municipal elections is rarely above 50 per cent, much lower than at provincial or federal levels. So here are some ways to get involved and make a difference: • Find out who your local alder(wo)man or councillor is and find out how to get in touch with them. • Attend local council meetings in order to know what decisions are being made. You can have an impact because these actions usually affect you directly. • Join a local community group — there are many that advocate everything from saving green spaces to feeding the hungry. Then push local politicians to support your work. • During an election year (municipal elections are held every four years in the fall) get involved in a campaign and support a candidate whose ideas align with yours. You will get to know the issues, and your neighbours, as you go door-to-door. • Subscribe to several newspapers or online publications; this supports journalism, which is important to democracy and keeps you informed. • Vote. This is a privilege that not everyone in the world enjoys. Don’t waste your voice as every vote counts. And finally, stay involved when the election is over.
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SNOW PLOWING UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Invites tenders for Snow Plowing, Removal and Salt/Sanding at our schools in the ATHENS, BROCKVILLE and NORTH GRENVILLE areas for the 2018/19 winter seasons. Tender closes October 24, 2018, 3:00 P.M.
THE VILLAGE OF MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD REQUIRES AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A ONE YEAR CONTRACT RECEPTIONIST POSITION. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, general accounting knowledge, and a positive attitude. Previous experience in customer service and knowledge regarding municipal government would be considered an asset.
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Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer Village of Merrickville-Wolford P.O. Box 340, 317 Brock St. West Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0 Email: finance@merrickville-wolford.ca Deadline for applications: Friday, October 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. We thank all those who apply but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in all employment activities, in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Oct 12 The Barrhaven Fiddleheads performing at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 78:30pm A free-will offering for the Syrian Family Fund. Refreshments. Oct 17 Fall Walk, Merrickville District Trails Society. Meet at 10 am at the Swing Bridge, Buritt’s Rapids. All welcome. Walk to Stone Steps in Brassils Creek, along Rideau Trail, then return to Tip-to-Tip trail (about 6 km total), followed by optional cash lunch at Lock 17 restaurant. Info Joann_Helmer@yahoo.ca. Oct 27 BEEF SUPPER, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Adults $16 Children 6-12 $6 Under 6 Free. Nov 3 Holy Cross Church Annual Bazaar, 9-1:30 pm. Handcrafted items, baked goods, plants, books, hot lunch and lots more. Nov 9 World Hope Fall Social. Come and see the difference your community has made around the world! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served. Come meet our Executive Director, Tanya Nace. RSVP not required. 7 pm, Southgate Community Church.
Weekly and recurring events Mon 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 call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. 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 . 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.
Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Tues 18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info. Euchre, Kemptville Snowmobile Klub, 3rd/Tues/mth. Doors open at 6:30 pm, start time of 7 pm. Ladies Darts League, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm through to April. All are welcome, $5 per player.
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 $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. 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. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. 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. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Wed/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Fri 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 $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.
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Need-to-Knows about life insurance and your busines by Deron Givoque Let’s face it. Life insurance is not a desirable topic of conversation. This is because it can be expensive, and it only pays out if something bad happens. Who wants to think about that? For business owners though, big or small, there are a few situations where having life insurance can solve some pretty big problems. Here are a few scenarios where life insurance can be an invaluable tool for you and your company. Death of a key person Does your business rely heavily on the work of one or more individuals? What would happen to your business if that person suddenly became ill, or suffered an injury and was no longer able to perform their duties? Key person insurance can help cover day-to-day business expenses and ensure your business can continue on during this difficult time. One great thing about a business purchasing key man insurance is that the premiums are tax deductible. As long as the policy makes sense (i.e. you are not purchasing a $500,000 policy for a debt that is worth $100,000), you will be able to claim it as a business expense on your tax return. Equalizing an estate In the event of your death, you will probably want to make sure all your children receive an equal percentage of your estate. If you are a business owner, you may have a few of your children working with you, while the others may have chosen a different career path. Instead of leaving shares of the business to all your children, reserve those shares for the children who actually have a stake in the company. A life insurance policy will make sure that you have the cash to equal the value of those shares to give to your children who are not active in the business. This could go a long way to mitigating potential conflict in your family after you pass away. Covering taxes on death Surprisingly, death is the time in your life when you are most heavily taxed. When you pass away you will be deemed to have sold your private company shares. You may be able to claim the lifetime capital gains exemption up to $ 848,252 (in 2018) but you could end up paying 25 per cent tax on anything that falls outside that exemption. Having insurance is a good way to ensure your executor will be able to pay that tax bill upon your death. Providing for your heirs If you are one of many shareholders in your company, having an insurance policy on your life will help provide from them, or the company, once you are gone. Cash from an insurance payout can be used to buy your shares from your estate so your heirs can ultimately benefit from them. If you have left your shares to your family, cash from an insurance payout will allow active stakeholders to buy the shares from your spouse/ kids so they get a payout and your business partners maintain control of the business. An excellent investment vehicle Whole life insurance has the benefit of paying out no matter what. If you die at 55 or 105 you will be paid out. It also comes with the added bonus of having an investment side to the policy. By overpaying the premiums, you build up an investment account which is not taxable. This is a great way for business owners and high net-worth individuals to shelter money once their TFSA and RRSPs are maxed out. These investments are tax-free and are available for you to use at any time. This is a great way to both save for retirement or leave a larger sum of money to your children. As a business owner it is a great idea to talk to an insurance professional to find out which insurance products would be the best for your situation. Proper planning will ensure that things, both within your business and at home, will run smoothly in the event of sickness or death.
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School Board prepares for legalization of non-medical cannabis
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Upper Canada School Board, Superintendent of Safe Schools Deanna Perry, Superintendent of Schools Ron Ferguson, and Principal of Safe Schools Don Lewis discussed how the school district is planning to maintain the necessary safe school climate in response to the legalization of non-medical cannabis on October 17. Given this, administration is taking a multi-stepped approach to prepare schools and communities for the coming change. The Board heard that while non-medical use of the drug will soon be legal for adults 19 and older, its use will still be prohibited within schools and on school grounds. The school board is providing extensive training for staff, and is co-sponsoring an information program for parents so to make our communities aware of how to manage the change in a safe and responsible way. The effort involves partnering with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario and area health units to host information sessions, and training all principals and vice-principals about risks and harm reduction. The school board also hosted a full-day training session on October 3 for select staff, such as administrators, guidance counsellors, learning resource teachers and physical education staff. The UCDSB Police/School Board Protocol and relevant policies and procedures are also being reviewed and updated.
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It sits in your backyard or in your barn. You take it out a couple times a year and use it and throw it back where you got it. Trailers. We all have them a most neglect them. People spend thousands of dollars a year to make sure your cars and trucks are safe for the road. So what happens if you are driving your perfect truck down the road pulling your trailer that has not been looked at in 5 years when a wheel bearing lets go or trailer brakes fail. If you get pulled over in time you are lucky. Not so lucky damage to the tow vehicle or to someone else’s or worse hurting someone. The number of trailers on the road that are unsafe is staggering. The Ministry of transport keeps an eye on the commercial trailers. Get caught with one of these that is not safe and you could be receiving fines worth more than your trailer. There is a simple way to ensure your trailers are safe. Kempro Trailers #5 Industrial Rd., Kemptville Kempro trailers not only sells many top brand trailers from small utilities to 38-foot heavy trailers. What most do not know is Kempro offers a full Parts and Service Department. Our qualified staff can help you get the parts you need to repair that trailer or leave us the trailer an we will be happy to over it for you. We offer maintenance programs We do Commercial Safeties. Welding and fabricating takes place off site at Sister Company Wright’s Welding. We stock most repair parts needed from lights to rim and Tire combinations to trailer brakes. Call or email us today to book your appointment to make your trailer safe.
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Strawberries Product of USA 454g Earlier this summer, Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail & Events, WDMH Foundation (left) accepted the donation from Jordan Hodge, President of the Chesterville Lions Club for the 2018 draw. Tickets for the 2019 draw are now on sale. Who doesn’t want a getaway in the sun? Once again this year, the Chesterville Lions Club and the Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee are organizing the Dream Vacation Draw. A few lucky ticket buyers will be on their way, and patients at Winchester District Memorial Hospital will be winners too. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold by the WDMH Foundation is donated back. Last year, the WDMH Foundation received a donation of $750 for the Family Care Fund, supporting families just like yours. There are six draws held from December 27, 2018 to February 7, 2019, including an early bird bonus draw of $350. The five trip draws are for Las Vegas ($1500), Cancun ($2000), Caribbean Cruise ($2500), New York City ($1500), and Barbados ($2500). Winners will be issued a voucher for the value to redeem for any trip available at Winchester Travel. “Thank you to the Chesterville Lions Club, Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee, Winchester Travel and to the many people who bought Dream Vacation tickets from the Foundation last year,” noted Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail & Events. “Tickets for this year’s draw are selling fast so please get yours today. They make great stocking stuffers!” Tickets are $50 each. Stop by the Foundation office in the lobby of the hospital to purchase your tickets or call 613-774-2422 ext. 6162 for details. The Family Care Fund does just that – supports families just like yours. Donations to the Family Care Fund will be used where your gift is needed most: to buy new medical equipment, upgrade existing equipment or meet other urgent needs at WDMH. We work with our donors to help ensure compassionate, excellent health care.
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by Hilary Thomson The Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre in downtown Kemptville is hosting a sun-salutation-a-thon in November to help raise money to send children to school in India.
The Bodhi Tree’s charity of choice is called Helping Hands for India. The studio’s owner, Melanie Charlebois, is the charity’s Treasurer and has been an active member of the board for several years. In 2013, they opened a school in
India, which now provides quality education to almost 300 students. “Most of the students were not going to school before,” Melanie says. There are many barriers to education for children in India, especially for girls. Parents have the option of either sending their children to private school (which is expensive), or public school where there is an issue with attendance for both teachers and students. “Teachers only show up 25 per cent of the time,” Melanie says. Families who have a limited income will often choose to send only one of their children to school, usually opting for their boys, rather than their girls. “Empowerment of [female] education is huge for us,” Melanie says. “We try and empower families to keep their daughters in school.” The charity’s fundraising goal is $38,000 a year, which pays for all the operating costs for the school, including school supplies, uniforms for the students, and fair wages for the teachers and support
and driver that brings the teachers to school every day, to make sure that classes are reliable and on time. “For ten dollars a month you can send one child to school,” Melanie says. Melanie really fell in love with the cause when she had the opportunity to visit the school in 2014. “I couldn’t not get involved after seeing the joy on a child’s face when you hand them a book and a pencil,” she says. The charity is completely volunteer-run, with almost all the funds raised going directly to sending kids from grade one to eight to school. The Bodhi Tree’s sun-salutation-a-thon will be taking place at their studio in Kemptville on Sunday, November 4, from 9:30am-12:30pm. The goal for the three hours is to do 108 sun salutations, a tall order for even the most practiced yogi. One hundred and eight is a significant number in the Hindu religion, as there are 108 beads on a Hindu mala (a string of beads used for meditation practice) and
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they say that the Buddha meditated under the Bodhi Tree for 108 days before reaching enlightenment. Melanie says the event is supposed to be a fun challenge that will allow people to push their limits while raising money for a good cause. “I think it’s absolutely possible,” Melanie says. “Even if a sun salutation is not available to you, simply visualizing yourself doing it is fine too.” To sign up to participate, you can drop by the Bodhi Tree (28 Prescott Street) and
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pick up a pledge form, or contact Om Shanti (Melanie) Charlebois on Facebook and she will email you a pledge sheet. Helping Hands for India is a registered Canadian charity, so all donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. People are also always welcome to make a donation by visiting www.helpinghandsforindia.org. “We have a team that is very dedicated,” Melanie says. “All we want is to see a bright outcome for these children.”
A new class has started designed to help people with Parkinson’s to remain active, mobile and fit. The weekly class is a partnership between Kemptville District Hospital and The Workshop Dance Studio, supported by The Parkinson’s Society. We meet every Wednesday at 1 pm, at the Workshop Dance Studio. The class is instructed by Tanya Collins, Registered Physiotherapist (KDH). Assisted by a KDH Physiotherapy Assistant as well as Nancy Morgan from the Workshop Dance Studio, who generously donated her space for the group! People wishing to join or obtain further information about the class should contact Tanya Collins, Physiotherapist, at KDH (613-258-6133 ext. 136).
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