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Vol. 3, No. 47
November 25, 2015
Bottle Drive for Michelle
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by Marguerite Boyer Last Saturday morning, the LeMoine & McShane families and friends set up their trailer in the parking lot of Oxford-on-Rideau Public School in Oxford Mills, to collect bottles and sell baked goods to support Michelle Brazeau. Michelle has Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. She became symptomatic in late June and was diagnosed in early August. It has spread to her lungs and beyond. It is inoperable. She is a 30 year old mother of three children: Claudia aged 6, Hallie aged 3 and 1 year old Rowan. Her partner of ten years, Roland
Paquin, has become her primary caregiver. Riley McShane, who attends the school, heard about Michelle and asked her Mom how they could help. That’s where they came up with the plan for the bottle drive, with the help of her whole family. They had just the one wagon, but, before the end of the day, it was quite clear that they would need more. The response from the community was overwhelming, said Lisa, mother of Riley. A total of $6,500 was raised through the bottle drive and bake sale. So you can imagine the mountain of bottles collected that day. I went
by around 1:30 (when the above picture was taken) and already they were overflowing. The event was scheduled to run until 3 pm, but when I was again passing by at 5 pm, they were still carting bottles off to the Beer Store. People from the community with trucks offered their help to haul them away. They were still there long after dark, piling cases of empty bottles onto pick-up trucks and into cars. A huge thank you goes out to North Grenville and its surrounding area. Not only for the drop-off of bottles, but also for the incredible support shown by local businesses,
such as the Brigadoon Restaurant, the Branch Restaurant, the Kemptville Family Restaurant, and Salamanders, all of whom had saved all their empty bottles since they had heard of the drive. The family would also like to thank Business Strategies, the Bulk Barn, and Oxford-on-Rideau Public School. The teachers from the school all bought pies prepared for the sale. A thank you also to the Beer Store for their patience and help. According to the store, this was the biggest bottle drive they had ever seen here in North Grenville.
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The Giving Tree
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville have set up their Giving Tree once again this year, and are very grateful to TD Bank, Kemptville Branch, for lending them the space. Simply take an ornament from the tree, purchase a gift for the appropriate age and gender you selected, and bring the unwrapped gift back to TD Bank with the ornament taped on to it so we know who the gift was intended for. The deadline for the Giving Tree will be before Christmas, but we are hoping to have the majority of gifts in by December 3, just in time for our Christmas party. Your thoughtfulness will bring a little extra joy to local kids who really need it during the holiday season.
13th Friends of the Library AGM on November 26 Three of the highlights at this year’s Friends of the North Grenville Public Library AGM, scheduled for 7 pm, Thursday, November 26, at the Norenberg Building, are the following: 1. Special recognition given to the sixty-plus individuals who have become life members of Friends. 2. A Star of the Library
Award to be presented to Jim Armour by Roberta Russell on behalf of Friends. Jim is being honoured for his many years of exemplary service to both the Library and Friends. His promotion of advocacy certainly played a significant role in the eventual construction of a new library in Kemptville. 3. A Trivia Bee, featuring
two dynamic teams, with Joan Simpson as Bee Master, assisted by Anthea Loke. Peter Bunn has volunteered to be scorekeeper and timer; Jeffrey Murray will serve as the almighty arbiter. On Team A, we find Margret Norenberg, Robert Noseworthy, Dr. John Evans, Geraldine Taylor, and John Brauneisen. Team B consists of: Diana Fisher, Bill
Patterson, Susie McIntosh, Kelly Ferguson, DVM; and Robert Porter. Presiding over the brief business meeting will be Helen Bunn, chair, Executive Committee, Friends. Catered refreshments will be available; attendance is free to the public.
Rotary at work in Nunavut
from local businesses and organizations, the Rotary Club purchased $30,000 in food. Volunteers filled 200 boxes with food, coffee, tea and treats. The Christmas spirit is alive in Iqaluit. Thank you, everyone! Anyone wishing to help a Canadian family who lives in Iqaluit can make a donation to local Rotary Clubs
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Every box was checked to ensure it contained a complete offering of food, including fruit, vegetables, canned and boxed goods -- enough for Christmas dinner. Photo by Ron Wassink, Iqaluit, Nunavut Much has been reported in recent days and months about Nutrition North, of families struggling to make ends meet on low incomes, and of hunger. Recently there was a speNovember 25, 2015
cial day, though, as people came together in Iqaluit's cadet hall to help the local Rotary Club and RCMP prepare Christmas food hampers. The local Elks and Legion were given special recognition for
their assistance. About 80 volunteers gathered at 9 am., and in less than an hour volunteers had loaded up vehicles and were delivering Christmas hampers to families in need. With help
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What one drunk may cost you Advice on creating a safer holiday party by Robert Durante This is always a fun time of year with plenty of food, friends, and often open bars provided by friends and employers. That was certainly the case a few years back when a woman became drunk at her office Christmas party, drove home in a storm and was involved in a horrific crash that rendered her brain-injured and totally disabled. Her name was Linda and she worked at a real estate brokerage in Barrie. Chances are you have heard of the case because it attracted national media coverage. Many people found it hard to believe that a “drunk driver” could sue her employer for becoming drunk at an office party and then injuring herself in a car crash. What was missing
from the coverage was the fact that Linda was a receptionist and was working during the office party, which started in the afternoon. Her boss allowed workers to consume alcohol in the workplace, without any control or oversight. They had a casual self-serve open bar scenario. Other employees noticed Linda had too much to drink before she left in her vehicle, yet her boss thought she seemed fine. The Judge ultimately found in Linda’s favour, however, he also found that she was 75 per cent responsible for her own actions. In other words, she would only recover 25 per cent of her damages as determined by the trial Judge. The case settled after the Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the Judge
“Fill a Bag” Campaign begins on Sunday by Beth Nicol Watch for them! On Sunday, November 29, teams of volunteers will be dropping off brown paper bags to porches near you. The Fill a Bag campaign, organized by the North Grenville Community Church FM, is essential for the Christmas Food Hampers distributed by the Salvation Army and for stocking up the shelves of the Food Bank for the cold, winter months ahead. Over the week, fill your bag with non-perishable food items and health care items such as shampoo or toothpaste/brushes. Donate what you can; even just a few items will help. On Sunday, December 6 place the filled bag on
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your porch, steps or under your mailbox if you live in a rural location. If the weather is wet, it would be a great help if the paper bags were placed inside plastic ones to avoid breakage. The teams of volunteers will begin delivery of bags to homes at 1 pm, November 29. They will begin collection of the filled bags at 1 pm on December 6. All bags will be brought to the Salvation Army Christmas Central at the Kemptville Mall on County Rd. 43. If you intend to help by registering a team, but have not done so as of yet, you can still register at www. ngccfm.ca/fill-a-bag-drive. html or you can call the church at 613-258-4815.
the extra step and provide free taxi travel to everyone. There is no reason to drink and drive, especially if everyone has free access to a taxi ride home. Drinking and driving is a persistent social problem that peaks during the holiday period. Employers and private social party hosts must do their part in protecting their employees, friends, family and the public if they are going to introduce alcohol into a social gathering. Robert Durante is a partner at Oatley Vigmond personal injury law firm. Rob advocates for seriously injured clients and for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence. He also focuses on accident benefits claims, disability claims and product liability claims.
erred in discharging the jury from the case. The case highlighted the legal responsibility that an employer has a duty to keep employees safe in the workplace. Once an employer introduces alcohol into the workplace they assume a legal responsibility to ensure that employees do not drive home impaired and injure themselves or injure someone else. This same legal responsibility extends to parties hosted at home with family and friends. Office and house parties should be held in a safe environment, especially if there is an open bar. If it’s a work party, hire professional staff to serve alcohol and hold your party at a place that is in the business of hosting parties. If you offer an open bar at a holiday party, take
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Beth Donovan Hospice - The Next Chapter in Hospice Care A palliative care success story since 1992, Beth Donovan Hospice is actively exploring a palliative care strategy for North Grenville that includes residential hospice beds. The challenge with palliative care is that nearly 80% of Canadians would choose not to die in hospital, yet most do. A recent study of the costs of dying in Ontario produced some gripping figures: Ontario spends nearly 10% of its total health budget on care during the last year of life, or $4.7 billion annually. Of that amount, $1.3 billion is spent in the final month of life. An acute care hospital bed costs $1,100 a day, while a hospice palliative care bed costs roughly $460 per day. In spite of this remarkable expenditure, the vast majority of patients are not well-served at end-of-life, and demographics dictate that the costs will increase dramatically in the coming years. To help document the challenges of establishing palliative beds, BDH en-
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gaged the consulting firm, Optimus, to conduct a feasibility study. Dozens of community members were asked for their views including clients, volunteers, health care professionals, municipal leaders and business owners from the catchment area. In addition, the Optimus study examined a selection of urban and rural hospices, discussed the provincial funding model and process in detail, and set out options for the future. The Feasibility Study confirms an existing need, a growing demand, and a lack of funding. The study documented the evolution, growth and demonstrated achievements of Beth Donovan Hospice. It reflected the organization’s capacity to keep pace with community needs and broader demographic and health care trends. The feasibility study reiterated the preference of most people to die at home or in hospice, confirmed the disproportionate number of people dying in hospital, laid out the extremely high costs of a hospital death, and signalled the future demand for resi-
dential hospice care: 52% of Ontarians die in hospital while only 3% die in a community hospice. By 2026, the number of Canadians dying annually will increase by 40%, and each of those deaths will affect the well-being of an average of 5 others, or more than 1.6 million people. The study highlighted that although hospital care for palliative patients is costly, not efficient and largely unwanted, there is a lack of provincial funding for hospice care. The main emphasis of the study was funding, specifically the provincial funding model, the insufficient budget for hospice care, and the immense fundraising challenge a community faces to sustain a local hospice, once established. To be feasible, a BDH residence would require: Solid partnerships with key players and most especially medical professionals. A large sum of capital funding for the physical plant, whether for acquisition and renovation, or construction, or outfitting with equipment (options include
a stand-alone facility or colocating within an existing facility). A substantial amount of funding for ongoing operations. An enhanced fundraising strategy that would raise 2 to 7 times the current amount of annual charitable donations ($72K). A strengthened volunteer capacity. Finally, the study documented a strong community consensus - unanimity even - for a residential hospice. Going Forward: A Residential Program needs tremendous effort from all supporters & partners. The Board is committed to reviewing the challenges with the current hurdles in the Ontario health care system. On one hand, there is universal support for a North Grenville-based hospice because there is a clear need for this service now and because there will be a growing demand for beds into the future. On the other hand, current sources of funds are woefully inadequate and the provincial budgeting process is cumbersome and slow.
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The deep paradox is that today’s planning and funding won’t even meet tomorrow’s demands. The positive news is that the level of good will, determination, and resolve in our community matches the degree of challenge that lies ahead. BDH will position itself for the future and develop an ideal care capability to support North Grenville’s palliative needs for the next generation.
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George Tackaberry wins the Bill Thake Award
June Knapp, Marlene Thake, George Tackaberry, Kevin Tackaberry Submitted by Deanna Clark The Bill Thake Memorial Award was presented at the seventh-annual summit with the theme “Economic Strength Through Diversity.” The event attracted more than 185 business operators, nonfor-profit organizations and government representatives from Leeds Grenville and neighbouring regions. It was hosted by the Counties Economic Development Department in partnership with Gord Brown and Steve Clark, MP and MPP for Leeds-Grenville respectively, the 1000 Islands, Valley Heartland and Grenville Community Futures Development Corporations, and the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board. Consistent business growth, diversification and community stewardship paved the way for George Tackaberry to earn the Bill Thake Memorial Leadership Award An Athens-area businessman and philanthropist known for establishing one of the largest family-owned construction firms in eastern Ontario is the recipient of the Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership. George Tackaberry received the award for his ongoing involvement in numerous community initiatives and events that boost the local
economy and draw thousands of visitors to the region each year. The award was presented by Warden David Gordon and Mr. Thake’s widow, Marlene, at the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Summit. Mr. Tackaberry attended the event with his daughter June Knapp and his son Kevin Tackaberry. “I’m honoured to have been nominated for an award with Bill Thake’s name on it,” George said when notified he was one of three volunteer economic development leaders being recognized this year. “I knew Bill all my life and we went to school together. He was a great friend, a good guy.” Nearly 60 years ago, George and his late wife Joan started Tackaberry Construction with only two trucks and a loader. Today, the company has grown into one of the most highly-recognized and successful Leeds Grenville businesses. The firm has consistently expanded operations and diversified services over the decades. G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited now has a fleet of hundreds, with multiple divisions, fifty pits and quarries and more than 200 full-time and seasonal employees. It’s an impressive, grassroots story of a successful family business. Yet for all the energy and enthusiasm George has put into his com-
pany, he has contributed equally to his community and its growth over the years. George has been called the “King of Hearts” for his event sponsorships, in-kind work and far-reaching philanthropy. More than 250 community groups, including schools and churches, are supported each year. George and his sons, Charlie and Kevin, started the private collection Tackaberry Truck Museum several years ago and through visitor donations they continue to raise money for CHEO, the Canadian Heart Institute and Canadian Cancer Society. Also honoured at the summit were award nominees David Cybulski, from the Township of Augusta, and Bob Besharah, from the Municipality of North Grenville. “We’re recognizing these nominees for their volunteer efforts in making their respective communities better places to live and do business,” said Warden David Gordon. David Cybulski and his wife Colleen O’Connell first opened the Maitland Garden of Hope in 2011. This multithemed garden in Maitland has been attracting garden tourists ever since. A few years ago, Mr. Cybulski had an idea for a larger, regional garden tour in Leeds Grenville. The 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Trail was launched this year. The
premier tour’s nine gardens will blossom into 14 next year. Class Axe owner, Bob Besharah has been hosting concerts for more than a decade, with events helping raise money for Kemptville District Hospital. He had a dream of creating a larger weekend music festival to help put Kemptville and greater North Grenville on the map as a cultural destination. His dream was realized this past July with the first-ever Kemptville Live Music Festival attracting more than 5,000 visitors over three days. It was considered a tremendous success. Since its inception more than four years ago, 24 deserving women and men have been nominated for the Bill Thake Award, also known as the Warden’s Award. Five of these have received the honour, including another North Grenville local: Don Munz, artist and beautifier of downtown Kemptville.
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Homeward Bound by David Shanahan If there’s one thing you can say about the people who live in North Grenville, it is that we generally care about our community. We may (and often do) disagree with each other about what exactly is best for the place, but there is a general sharing of motive: we do what we do to make it a better place for all. A look through the many Letters to the Editor that appear in this newspaper, or a scroll through the comments that get posted on the Times Facebook page, will show that residents are interested, concerned and committed. So when something negative happens, such as the vandalism that tried to destroy the decorative trees and lights on the Prescott Street bridge in Kemptville last week, we tend to get both angry and hurt. We also get somewhat confused. Why would anyone want to cause such pointless, wanton destruction? What possible pleasure or ben-
efit could anyone get out of wrecking the hard work and caring gestures of volunteers, neighbours of ours, people who are just trying to make the place look nice for the Santa Claus Parade and the Christmas season? Nor is this the first time this has happened. In spite of last year’s experience, the Munz and Gouthro families put a lot of work into making the trees and planning the other decorations for this year’s celebration, and, once again, their selfless efforts have been sabotaged by stupid and meanspirited people. There will be an assumption made by many that this was the work of young people, if only because it is hard to imagine older people even wanting to do something like that. Others will reject that assumption, knowing that it is an insult to most young people in our community. Either way, it cannot be the action of individuals representing the general population: that idea is just impossible to accept.
Think about the record of young people in this area. In this issue of the Times is a story, a cover story, no less, of a young person who heard about someone in need and set up a project that is stunning in its simplicity and success. Riley McShane is a pupil at Oxford-on-Rideau Public School and exemplifies what we hope our younger generation will be. Talk to those who are involved in the Kemptville Youth Centre, the Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Group, or any of the school and church groups involving young people. The evidence is clear: we have wonderful young people who care, who do positive things for their neighbours and friends. My main concern is that there is another segment of our community, also made up of mostly young people, who don’t share that characteristic, for various reasons. I suppose that towns and villages everywhere have young people alienated from the mainstream, either by choice
or by circumstance, and North Grenville is no exception. It’s never a matter of either rich or poor, though both extremes can be represented. Bored people, with nothing to do, and nowhere to go, can find themselves acting out in what are euphemistically called “anti-social behaviours”. Not all of them are covered by the great facilities offered by the KYC, or the other groups in the area that cater to their age group. There is a regular group, for example, that can be found hanging out around the Library beside the Prescott Street bridge (not necessarily inside the Library, unfortunately). A favourite place to hang is behind the Court House, ironically, on the back steps where joints can be smoked in relative privacy. It is clear from OPP reports and common knowledge that there is a very active drug culture around the place, including in and around the schools. That is another sad fact of life which should not be ignored or denied.
Without wanting too heavy-handed a response to all of this, I would ask where the police are. People upset by the vandalism of the bridge decorations are talking about installing cameras to catch future acts of mischief. But we are paying very high charges for OPP services in NG, and I honestly can only remember seeing officers on foot in Kemptville once in many years. Foot patrols can be a deterrent to potential troublemakers, and personal (friendly) relations with local youth can have a very different impact on young people. It can be hard to reach out to the public when you carry a gun and wear heavy protective vests, but police officers can often be the human face of a society from which young people may otherwise feel quite alienated. There’s a further irony in the fact that the OPP were meant to have a satellite office located in the Library building. Instead, they are out on CR 44 and only seem to drive
through downtown Kemptville now and then, often on their way to another drug raid. The situation requires a balance from all of us. Destruction and vandalism cannot be accepted. Yes, maybe this is assuming too much; maybe the vandalism was done by drunk adults, or people who just hate Christmas. But the odds are that such is not the case. Maybe we’ll know more if we get those cameras installed. Then we can take the first awful steps towards being a community that is under surveillance all the time. Life is not ever simple, is it?
applicant, Donovan Arnaud, and "It is up to him to justify the choice that has been made in place of ours (highlighting added)." I'm not sure who you believe you speak for in that statement: Mr. Johnston was not elected, if that's who you were referring to as "our choice", so let's stop thinking/ saying that he was. I trust you were sincere in wishing Donovan Arnaud the best and suggest we all offer him and the entire council our support going forward. Diana Scanlan
seem to think). How they replaced Mr. Sutton was just one of many options they had and they chose the one that worked best for them, not the one that worked best for the community. Mr. Shanahan mentioned last week that only a handful of people showed up to watch the interviews. I am not surprised at all by this. Why would anybody want to go to a council meeting and see this group in action? Who wants to spend an evening watching people's valid points being ignored and openly mocked? I welcome Councillor Arnaud. He is not to blame for this mess. My one piece advice to him would be to at least pretend that he was put in his position by the people of North Grenville and not Mayor Gordon and Councillors Tobin and Onasanya. What a joke. David Way
Koller-Jones. As she states so impressively, the duty of our government being to demonstrate respect for our basic institutions such as the Supreme Court and Parliament. What could possibly be of greater Canadian values and morals? Also, to have regard for our constitution and our Charter of Rights & Freedoms; and she goes on with incredible references to the vulnerable in our society being old and young, underprivileged, immigrant or aboriginal and also including human rights, animal rights, plants and the environment. A fantastic letter in my estimation. Thank you so very much to Santa’s Elves for making the town a prettier place. I just noticed this morning when I went for groceries. The bridge is gorgeous! Also, thanks to David Shanahan for “Cheese Factories in North Grenville”. James A. Sanderson of Oxford Station was my greatuncle, married to my grandfather’s sister, who had the grocery store and post-office
at the “station”. My father also owned a cheese factory in Hyndman, south of here. His uncle James Hyndman founded it. The area was first known as Grant’s Mills (after General Grant) but later changed to Hyndman. Kathy Piche
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: I just learned that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of this wonderful town felt it was necessary to hold open nominations to appoint a Councillor and that Deron Johnston was not given the opportunity to represent the people of this community who had voted for him. We all know why. It is because the Mayor and Deputy Mayor feel that they have the total power of Council and can make biased decisions at will. Is this an indication of how Council works? Is there a naughty or nice list in a filing cabinet in the Mayor’s office and all decisions are based on whether you are a friend, or better yet, because you did not vote the party represented by the majority of Council members? I feel the people of Kemptville are better than this and I am certain they will let the Mayor and his team know that their vote also counts the next time around. Marie Russell
Dear Editor: Since Tim Sutton's departure from North Grenville Council, there have been more than enough editorial comments in the NG Times indicating the 5th place finisher, Deron Johnston, should simply have been appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Mr. Sutton based on the number of votes he received in last fall's election. However, I totally agree with Graham Pincott's position (Letters to the Editor November 18) that, contrary to your view, whether stated or implied on various occasions, the majority of the community did not support the automatic appointment of the 5th place candidate from the last election. Yes, some people felt that way; many did not. The process used to fill the vacant council seat resulted in an impressive number of highly respected and capable applicants for the vacant position. In your November 18 editorial (too much sarcasm for my liking I would add), you state it will not be easy for the successful
Dear Editor: No Surprise. The Mayor and Council have decided to bring in a new councillor that they can work with. They have appointed someone to an elected position. This was a selfish act by council and is an insult to the voters of this community. Do not let them hide behind the excuse that this is what the municipal act told them to do (as some members of the community
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OPP Festive RIDE program targets alcohol and drug impaired drivers
Police know that the approaching holiday season brings an increase in the number of alcohol impaired drivers on Ontario roadways. This means there is likely to be more tragedy on our roads in the days ahead. The Ontario Provincial Police are setting up traffic stops around the province and around the clock as they kick off the 2015 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. This highly effective public safety initiative will run throughout the holiday period from November 23 until January 2, 2016. From January to October, the numbers of alco-
hol involved occurrences are up 3% over the same period last year. As of November 15, of the 258 persons killed during that time period, 35 fatalities were attributed to alcohol consumption. Thirteen people died when their offroad vehicle was involved in a collision; six of those persons had been impaired by alcohol. Police have seen the number of occurrences of Drug Impaired Driving rise in Ontario over the past year. They are reminding the public during this Festive RIDE campaign that the OPP now have Drug Recognition officers with specialized training to identify drug impaired drivers. The OPP also have a significant number of officers who conduct standardized field sobriety tests on drivers who give police a reasonable suspicion of impairment by drugs.
lowing a warning. Police are also asking the public to call the authorities if you see someone who gets behind the wheel after they have been drinking. There are simple steps you can take to avoid driving while you're impaired by drugs or alcohol: make sure you have a plan to get home safely; ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects related to driving when using prescription medication and read the information on the package of any prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicine, including allergy and cold remedies. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how a prescription drug could affect you- drugs and alcohol together can impair your driving even more than either one alone. Remember, fatigue and stress will also affect your ability to drive safely.
Brad Blair, Deputy Commissioner, and Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety & Operational Support in the OPP, underlines the importance of this problem: “So far this year the OPP have laid over 6,800 alcohol and drug impaired driving charges. This is an unbelievable statistic. There are many ways to get home after a party. Don’t drink or do drugs and drive, it’s just not worth it. I encourage everyone to have a plan to get home before they get behind the wheel this holiday season. Ontario Provincial Police officers will be vigilant about stopping vehicles and finding drivers who are impaired by any means.” Last year, the OPP charged 593 people with impaired-related charges during the Festive RIDE initiative. There were also 485 people who had their licenses suspended fol-
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tricity Support Program is now accepting applications and will help make electricity more affordable for low-income families. The OESP was developed by the Ontario Energy Board and is designed to lower electricity bills through an on-bill credit. Starting January 1, 2016, the OESP will provide a monthly, on-bill credit to eligible consumers based on household income and number of people living in the home. For example, a family of three earning a total household income of $30,000, will receive an on-bill credit of $30 a month. To qualify, applicants must receive an electricity bill and meet certain household income thresholds. Consumers are encouraged to apply online at OntarioElectricitySupport.ca and they can also call 1-855-831-8151 for more information and to be connected with a local intake agency for application assistance. Eligible consumers can expect the credit to appear directly on their bill about six to eight weeks from the date their application is approved. More than 90 community groups are now ready to help consumers apply. For some consumers who heat their home with electricity or rely on certain medical devices that use a lot of electricity, the program offers a higher rate of assistance.
licence could be cancelled. You will have to retake all your driving tests and repay all the fees. Think about this before the holiday party season starts. Know the facts, know your limit and don’t drink and drive. It can be as simple as that, but failure to be sensible can have tragic consequences for you and others.
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New Program helps with Electricity Bills At the Minister of Energy’s request, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has developed a new rate program to lower electricity bills for Ontario’s low-income households. This Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is now open and ready to accept applications. Designed with input from social service agencies, utilities, low-income advocates, First Nations and Métis communities, the OESP could benefit more than 500,000 low-income Ontario households. For low-income Ontarians, paying their electricity bill can be a challenge. Electricity represents a significantly greater share of their monthly expenses. For example, for households with an annual income of $20,000, a typical electricity bill could be 10 per cent or more of their income. The OESP is one of several programs designed to help electricity consumers with limited financial resources. The OESP is available to all eligible low-income consumers of electricity utilities, unit sub-meter providers and electricity retailers. The Statistics Canada Low-Income Measure (LIM) is used to determine eligibility. Most eligible consumers will have to reapply every two years or whenever personal circumstances change such as a move, increase or change in income levels. The new Ontario Elec-
The Zero BAC law means that certain drivers cannot have any presence of alcohol in their blood while they drive. This law applies to all drivers age 21 or under, and novice drivers of any age. If you are caught with a BAC above zero, your driver's licence will be suspended on the spot for 24 hours. If convicted, your driver's licence will be suspended again for at least 30 days and you will receive a $60-$500 fine. If you are a novice driver and have your licence suspended for drinking and driving, your
The Ontario Energy Board is an independent and impartial public regulatory agency. “The Ontario Energy Board is responsible for protecting the interests of all consumers and is pleased to be able to offer the Ontario Electricity Support Program. Designed with input from consumer and community groups including First Nations and Métis, the OESP could assist as many as 500,000 low-income Ontario households,” says Rosemarie Leclair, the Ontario Energy Board’s Chair and CEO. “The OESP will help low-income consumers with their electricity bills and may help avoid disconnection of service,” said Mary Todorow, Research/Policy Analyst at the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) and one of the Low-Income Energy Network’s (LIEN) founding members. “The OESP is an important element in a comprehensive approach to reducing energy poverty, alongside low-income targeted conservation programs, special customer service rules and emergency financial assistance.” The OESP is funded by all electricity ratepayers. A per kilowatt-hour charge will be included under regulatory charges on all consumers’ bills. The OESP will cost the typical residential electricity consumer about $1 a month.
During the winter months, the NG Archives will not have open hours on Tuesdays. Anyone wishing to use the Archives can make an appointment at any time. Research inquiries may be made through our web site www.northgrenvillehistoricalsociety.ca, or by calling 613-258-4401
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Grenville 4H Sheep Club comes home with top spots at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
by Hilary Thomson Four young people from the Grenville 4H Sheep Club competed in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Junior Sheep Show this year, claiming some of the competition’s top prizes. Thirteen-year-old Nolan Beavis, 16-year-old Kieran Beavis, 14-year-old Jennie Cathcart and 20-year-old Kirsten Bennett all competed in the competition’s two sections: showmanship and conformation. Nolan took home second place in the junior showmanship division and was named Reserve Champion Junior Showperson. Jennie took home first place for her Suffolk lamb and Kirsten received second place for her Dorset. In showmanship they were judged on how well they prepared the lamb and showed it in competition, while confirmation is based on the appearance and breeding of the lamb itself. The leader of the Grenville 4H Sheep Club is Joyce Seguin of Seguin Farm in Oxford Mills. She comes from a long line of 4H Sheep Club leaders and has been running the club in North Grenville for over 18 years. She loves to see how well the 4H participants do at the shows. “They all did very well,” she says.
Part of the 4H Sheep Club activities is going to the Seguin Farm to care for the animals they will be showing in competition. It is a yearround process, as Nolan, Kieran, Jennie and Kirsten have also shown at sheep shows in Metcalfe, Merrickville and Spencerville this year. Nolan, Kieran and Jenny come to Joyce’s farm on a regular basis to help out with chores and care for the sheep, while Kirsten has her own sheep to look after at home. Joyce’s prize-winning lambs are all fed products from Rooney Feeds, a company she is very loyal to. Preparing the sheep to show is an intense process. Nolan says that, in order to get them ready for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, they had to wash them twice, clip them and wrap them in a blanket to keep them from getting dirty. They also have to train them, since they do not use a halter or lead during the show. “They had to have them well trained so we didn’t have sheep running all over downtown Toronto,” says Joyce. All of the kids hope to be able to show sheep in competition again next year. Jennie’s mother, Kelly Durant, is a big proponent of the 4H program. “It is so valuable and a great opportunity for our kids to touch rural life,” she says.
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Just a puppet on a string Centre for Progressive Policy, hosted the panel “Doing Politics Differently.” If you have been following any of my columns - and who among you would neglect to - you'd know that this is a topic on which I have been rabid, for some time now. Back in the days of Sir John A., the members in Parliament were referred to as “loose fish”. He used this term because he didn't know how they would vote. (If you're baffled by the terminology, remember that MacDonald was a Scot) Fast forward about 150 years, and there are no “loose fish”. Now there is so much manipulation of MP's by Party Whips - Gord Brown's new job - we are fast becoming a democracy in name only. Elizabeth May has had a front row seat. May said, “MPs are, first and foremost, accountable to their constituents. There has been too much focus on party politics. But political parties don’t run for office, only members of parliament do”. Westminster democracy, she says, has also become distorted. I don't think I'd use 'distorted', but rather, 'corrupted', or 'perverted'.
by Peter Johnson From the Department of Strange and Weird Occurrences the following was noted: months with the 11th falling on a Wednesday, more often than not will experience a Friday the 13th. True. We just had one this month, the third and final one of the year. These 13th's of the month are followed by the 15th. In some months the 15th is called The Ides, but not in every month, just some. (According to the Romans, who could really make things confusing, the first day of every month is called 'The Kalends'. 'The Nones' fell on the fifth day of some months, and the ‘Ides' fell on the 13th day of eight of the twelve months. The 'Ides of November' just happens to be the aforementioned Friday the 13th. Class dismissed) Two days after the Ides of this month, my persistent sleuthing discovered this little tid-bit. In Ottawa on Monday night, experts gathered 'to discuss ways in which Canada’s democratic institutions and processes can be ‘revitalized'. (i-politics.ca) Herb Breau, a former Member of Parliament and Chair of the Pearson
Long gone are the days when our MP would be allowed to stand up in the House of Commons and voice the preferences of the very people who elected him (or dare we wish for a her, someday?). Is it just me, or does this sound ridiculous to you too? It begs the question: why would we vote for anyone who is going to vote as they are told to vote, not by the constituents, but by the Party? Surely the Fathers of Confederation were not so addle-pated that they set things up that way. Well they didn't, but that is what it has morphed into. So, for all those staunch, unflinching, resolute Conservatives out there, who have voted with near-pious dedication along the Party lines every single time, without exception, you've been outfoxed. You weren't voting for a Conservative, you were voting for a puppet: “a moveable model of a person or animal that is typically moved either by strings controlled from above, or a hand inside.” (O.E.D.) “Ensuring the health of democracy is something that newly elected MP Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West –
Nepean), says drove her to a career in politics. As a former senior adviser to the United Nations, with a background in democratic governance, she was in the Middle East before and after the Arab Spring. What unfolded in that region created a shift in expectations between citizens and their political leaders.” (i-politics. ca) 'A shift in expectations'.... sound familiar? Wouldn't it be nice if we could avoid the problems that they have been having? Our newly-minted Prime Minister has promised an end to the jurassic 'first past the post' system. If he were to shore up our Westminster Model of governance, that would be an improvement as well. But change comes at a glacial pace. I don't anticipate living as long as Methuselah, so I probably won't see these updates. I'll get myself back to the Department of Strange and Weird, where all the local musicians hang out and continue to rest, take notes and stay out of treble, unless the basses bring us down. And we will continue to affirm that real music is not on the radio: it is at a live venue near you.
Downtown Revitalization Conference by Deron Johnston This week there was a one-day event organized by the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association [OBIAA] and facilitated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [OMAFRA]. It was called “Telling Your Story – Communicating Your Downtown Revitalization”, and it was part of the Downtown Revitalization Community of Practice series. There have been three other events of this type around Ontario and this fourth event was held in Kemptville with Old Town Kemptville BIA being the host. Kay Matthews of the OBIAA started off by talking a little about her organization and included a few initiatives that they are working on with the PEARL committee (which includes several provincial deputy ministers). Their projects include removing the provincial vacant unit rebate program, which was used to help property owners (who couldn’t find commercial tenants) get through difficult financial times. Instead, the program has, in some cases, turned into a kind of corporate
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welfare that rewards wealthy absentee property owners who aren’t seriously pursuing opportunities to fill their spaces. Other projects that OBIAA is working on include: creating a rural downtown icon that can be shared across the province, and a Tourism Or Destination Signage (TODS) program that can be used by any BIA on provincial highway signage. In their presentation to participants, OMAFRA outlined a four stage process for downtown revitalization including: 1) Preparation – which involved team building, meeting with key stakeholders, gathering background information etc. 2) Data Collection – creating business and building inventories, doing surveys, doing market area data reports and current business mix analysis. 3) Developing Goals and Action Plans – analyzing data collected, establishing issues and goals, formulating detailed action plans and then turning your action plan into a strategic plan. 4) Implement and Monitor – communicate results to stakeholders, track progress, and celebrate victories. Rob Hunter, the Economic Development Offi-
cer for the Municipality of North Dundas, was one of the presenters. Rob’s presentation was about creating a retail recruitment strategy for downtown areas. Being the former executive director of the Downtown Brockville BIA, he used Brockville as his case study. Rob talked about ideas like creating a Retail Recruitment Advisory Team consisting of commercial real estate agents, business owners, Chamber of Commerce members, BIA members and other key stakeholders. He also talked about creating a list of target businesses from a business needs analysis and matching them with current commercial spaces. One of his key messages to BIAs was determining whether or not their communities had sufficient market potential to support certain kinds of businesses. The tool he used was a Demand Threshold Analysis for Brockville which showed an inventory of current businesses and whether there was a need for more business of a certain type, or whether the area was over exposed to that type of business. Numbers for the rest of the province were used as a baseline to calculate the figures used. The chair of the Old Town
Kemptville BIA, Paul Cormier, did a presentation to the group of thirty or so on the current state of OTK, its challenges, its progress, and the future. Paul also highlighted the key contributions of stakeholders and shone light on some of the unique businesses of OTK. This presentation was an excellent prelude to the personally guided tour of OTK conducted by OTK BIA co-ordinator Martia Cicalo at the end of the day. The tour allowed participants to experience OTK first hand and to appreciate the history, the businesses and the people that make OTK such an original experience. Many participants said that the tour was the high point of the conference and inspired them to review the historical significance of their own BIA and how they could leverage their own past to help create a brighter future. The OTK BIA understands the important role that heritage can play in revitalizing a downtown area. Watch for more details coming soon about their plan to use “Heritage as Driving Force for Old Town Kemptville in Downtown Revitalization”. www.ngtimes.ca
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Getting a grip on Canadian winter driving New shipment data from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) suggests tire retailers are gearing up for increased consumer demand for winter tires. These shipment increases are due in part to measures by government, industry and stakeholders to educate drivers about the superior traction and stopping distance of winter tires. The data is part of a comprehensive new Winter Tire Report released by TRAC to support consumer education efforts by government and industry stakeholders. The report details the latest winter tire shipment, market, usage and test data, along with recommendations to increase winter road safety and build awareness of the benefits of winter tires. In particular, TRAC reports there has been significant growth in winter tire shipments to dealers, with a 25% increase in Ontario. There are many reasons why tire dealers are ramping up for increased consumer demand for winter tires, but it is no coincidence that it is the provinces who are showing leadership in terms of government programs that are also showing the largest
increases in winter tire shipments. In Ontario, the provincial government recently introduced a mandatory insurance discount program for drivers who use winter tires as part of their initiative to improve road safety and to lower insurance premiums for Ontario drivers. A 2014 survey conducted by Leger for TRAC, shows that outside of Quebec, where winter tires are the law, only half of Canadian motorists use winter tires. The survey found cost to be a primary deterrent. However, financial incentives offered by government and industry are proving effective at making winter tires more feasible for many drivers. “For the safest and very best winter driving experience, we recommend that motorists use winter tires,” says Carolyn Goard, Communications Manager of TRAC. “Government initiatives are working and that’s leading to growing demand and making our roadways safer. As an industry, we will continue to do our part to educate drivers about the importance of using winter tires.” The TRAC Report shows
that the role of government is key. Government leaders are playing a proactive role in encouraging Canadian motorists to use winter tires. Through education and incentives, they are helping to reduce preventable collisions, injuries and fatalities. Easy to recognize labelling allows consumers to be confident in choosing new winter tires. Tires that display the ThreePeak Mountain Snowflake Symbol (also referred to as the ‘Alpine Symbol’) on the sidewall have been rigorously tested and meet specific snow traction performance requirements. Misconceptions persist, however. While there is a growing understanding from consumers of the safety and performance benefits of winter tires, 63% still cling to the idea that all-season tires offer sufficient traction and braking capabilities for winter driving. Data shows that’s just not true and that winter tires save lives. Temperature is everything with winter tires. At temperatures at or below 7 degrees Celsius, winter tires significantly outperform all others. Winter tires provide superior traction in cold-
weather because they feature a softer tread compounds that maintain flexibility. Provincial governments are doing their part. Government jurisdictions across Canada are pro-actively promoting road safety in the winter. Consumer education resources, financial incentives — among other initiatives — are helping to increase winter tire adoption nation-wide. The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) is the national trade association representing tire makers, rubber products manufacturers and importers as well as rubber recyclers and suppliers of goods and services related to the industry. TRAC is committed to educating drivers about proper tire care and maintenance. A key advocacy goal in the cold-weather months is to raise awareness about safe winter driving and the safety and performance benefits of winter tires. The full 2015 TRAC Winter Tire Report, along with a wide range of winter tires resources, can be viewed by visiting www.news.tracanada.ca/winter-tires .
the new ad, Premier Wynne said: “Sexual violence and harassment is a reality in every community in our province. This new research demonstrates that we must continue to educate ourselves about what sexual violence and harassment looks like, and that it’s never okay. We all have a role to play in ending sexual violence and harassment and making Ontario safer and more equitable for everyone.” In developing the campaign, Ontario commissioned a study by Ipsos Reid, which showed that while most people believe they have an obligation to intervene if they witness sexual violence, many are still unsure whether certain behaviours constitute sexual violence and harassment. The ad campaign aims to help the
called: “It’s Never Okay”, and it contains statistics which should shock us all. “Although we know that sexual violence often goes unreported, research indicates that there are 460,000 sexual assaults in Canada each year. For every 1000 sexual assaults, only 33 are ever reported to the police; 12 result in charges laid; only 6 are prosecuted and only 3 lead to a conviction.” Sexual assault victimization rates are five times higher for women under the age of 35. Sexual violence crosses all social boundaries. It is experienced by women, girls, men and boys of every age and culture. It can occur anytime, anywhere, anyplace. It is a crime. If you, or someone you know, is suffering from sexual
general public to identify sexual violence and harassment when it happens, so that they are able to step in and help. The ad will appear on television starting November 23, and is part of It's Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment. The Action Plan, released in March 2015, aims at tackling the roots of sexual violence and harassment, and improving supports and services for survivors. The Ontario Government launched a new campaign in March of this year designed to inform the general community about the prevalence of sexual assault, as well as the enduring myths and misunderstandings which often affect people’s approach to the issue. The campaign is
Stories from the South Branch
Stories from the South Branch by David Shanahan
November 25, 2015
COUNCIL Monday, December 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, December 7 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Economic Development Advisory Committee – Friday, December 4 at 12:30 pm at the Municipal Centre. WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Winter parking restrictions come into effect on November 15th and last through April 15th. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense. 2016 BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, December 7 @ 6:30 pm – general draft budget overview/presentation Wednesday, December 9 @ 6:30 pm – Operating budget Wednesday, December 16 @ 3:00 pm – Capital budget Wednesday, January 6 @ 3:00 pm – budget meeting (if necessary) Monday, January 18 @ 6:30 pm – final budget discussions at Committee of the Whole Monday, January 25 @ 6:30 pm – Council meeting to approve the 2016 budget The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620
New government ad about sexual violence Speaking to hundreds of front-line workers, community leaders and advocates, Premier Kathleen Wynne launched Ontario's latest public education campaign on sexual violence and harassment. Premier Wynne unveiled the edgy new ad at the 2015 Summit on Sexual Violence and Harassment. This inaugural Summit brings together international expertise to build on the progress of It's Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment. The new ad depicts behaviours that some people may have trouble recognizing as sexual violence or harassment. These scenes show everything from sexual harassment on the job, to expected sexual favours following a date. In her statement launching
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violence or harassment, there is help available close by North Grenville. The Lanark County Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program is located at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, 60 Cornelia St., 613-283-2330, ext. 1258. In Ottawa, there is a Sexual Assault Partner Abuse Care Program at The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus Emergency Department at 1053 Carling
Ave. [613-761-4366 613-761-4140 (TTY), 613-798-5555, ext. 16555 (admin.)] In the case of children, the Ottawa Pediatric Sexual Assault unit is at CHEO, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, 401 Smyth Rd. 613737-7600, ext. 2939.
Holly Tea and Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 am to 2 pm.
St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St., Kemptville.
For all those who have enjoyed Dr. David Shanahan’s articles on local history that have appeared regularly in the NG Times, the good news is that they, and others, have been compiled into a new 200-page book called “Stories from the South Branch”. The stories cover the history of North Grenville from before the arrival of European settlers up to the year 2000, and range from the serious to the mysterious. The people, places and events that colour our history are written in David’s conversational style, but with a depth of knowledge that only a professional historian with his decades of experience can bring. The Brandon Press, which is publishing the book, is a local publishing house which has produced more than a dozen titles by local authors since 2008. The book costs $20 and will be available to buy early in December, just in time for Christmas gift-buying. Copies of “Stories of the South Branch” can be pre-ordered by calling 613-258-5083, or e-mailing production@ngtimes.ca.
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Handmade crafts, bake table, candy corner, treasure table, silent auction. Coffee & muffins 9 am to 11 am. Lunch 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Fully accessible We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact the office @ 613-258-3259 for further details. www.ngtimes.ca
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The Stove Store
The Stove Store was established in 1972 (43 years) by Mel Shannon who is a resident of the area. From its humble beginnings in the garage of his home, the store eventually moved to its present location at 6 Beverly St. Spencerville and contrary to its name, The Stove Store does not just sell stoves. It is a major supplier and installer of all types of heating and cooling equipment. The Stove Store carries a wide variety of gas and wood furnaces, fireplaces and inserts, freestanding pellet, wood, gas units and air conditioners. The Stove Store specializes in geothermal systems, ductless heating systems and cooling units. For those finishing touches, there is a large variety of stone facings and mantels. No job is too big, too small or too far away for our factory trained installers and service technicians. All estimates, in home or in the showroom, are completed by qualified and knowledgeable sales staff, and they are always FREE. Drop by our comfortable home-like 1800 square foot showroom where we have over 55 heating and cooling units and fireplaces on display, with 35 of them operational. We carry the most up to date products on the market and we can show you the newest of technologies as they become available. Mel Shannon and The Stove Store have set a high standard for quality performance and customer satisfaction for their installations and professional services. They will continue this tradition of excellence into the future.
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What can I expect at my annual foot check-up? People with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, due to the damage raised blood sugars can cause to sensation and circulation. So make sure you get a quality foot check from a properly trained person at least once a year. This check usually takes place at your Family Doctor’s Office as part of your diabetes annual review or at your Foot Specialist’s (Chiropodist’s) Office – if you haven’t received your annual foot check, make sure you ask your Doctor. A quality annual foot check should involve the following: You should be asked to remove any footwear, including socks/stockings. Your feet should be examined – including looking for corns, calluses and changes in shape. Your feet should be tested for numbness or changes in sensation (‘neuropathy’) with a tuning fork or a fine plastic strand called a monofilament. You should be asked questions about your feet and diabetes management, such as: Have you noticed any problems or changes (e.g. cuts, blisters, broken skin
or corns)? Have you had any previous foot problems or wounds? Have you experienced any pain or discomfort? How often do you check your feet, and what do you look for? Do you have any cramp-like pains when walking? How well are you managing your diabetes? Your shoes should also be checked to make sure they are not causing any problems to your feet. Make sure you take the footwear you wear most of the time. You should be told the results and your level of risk of foot problems. You should be given information about what your level of risk means and what to do next. You should get advice about how to look after for your feet at home, according to your level of risk. You should be given details about who to contact at the first sign of any new foot problem. You should be seen by a Chiropodist/Podiatrist for regular monitoring if your feet are at increased or high risk. If you are not given this information – ask for
it. If you are not sure when you had your last foot assessment it is a good idea to book one for January and start the year off on the right foot, then each new year will remind you it’s almost foot check time! If you need any help
with foot care, or would like to attend for a diabetes foot screening, please call Body and Sole Foot Care Clinic for an appointment 613 258 5508. Your visit may be covered by your extended health insurance plan or DVA.
Have a happy—and healthy—holiday (NC) More stress, more guests, more pounds… this time of year is filled with plenty of unwanted extras. Why not plan ahead to curb the overabundance so you can truly enjoy what the holidays are all about? Eat smart. Instead of showing up hungry to a festive event, have a small, healthy meal before you leave the house. This will fuel you with good nutrition and you won't be tempted to overdo it. Remember to drink one glass of water for every glass of alcohol to stay hydrated. Get moving. Go for a walk before dessert. Plan a fun game of charades with the family. Build a snowman. Or put on some music and enjoy dancing with your guests. Practice mindfulness. Invite a colleague who's alone for the holidays. Carry extra change and warm socks to share with the homeless. Or help vulnerable children with life-saving vaccines, therapeutic food and more through programs like UNICEF's Survival Gifts. Learn to say no. It's okay to decline another party invitation or volunteer request. Know when you need to say no and don't worry about explaining why. A simple “Thank you, I already have plans” is reason enough. November 25, 2015
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A call to farms by Woody Armour The price of food items is rising faster than the inflation rate, as many have noticed. In addition, the actions of this Municipal Council are further agitating the situation. The council’s policy of assisting developers to build chain stores and franchises, with the apparent goal of removing the independent shop owners from the scene and putting the management of your food supply at the mercy of speculators operating out of the various foreign stock exchanges, is a fool’s goal. Yet it is the policy of this council. This rapid rise in local food prices of 15 to 20% is very visual evidence. This is truly galling when the local food, in many instances, can be produced locally and sold more cheaply. This high food pricing by chain stores is an example of foreign monopoly forces overriding local market forces, and this council is supporting this action. Therefore, if we are to reduce the cost of food items we must do it ourselves, and therefore, I am issuing “A CALL TO FARMS!” In addition to a local food supply, North Grenville needs employment. So, why not build a cheese factory, and locate a “factory outlet” in old town Kemptville? The outlet could also be supported by such products as varieties of pickles, assorted jams, mustards, and large glass bottles of pickled peppers. Combined with other items, this would give the appearance of an “old town deli.” It would be somewhat similar to the old Balderson cheese factory. There is nothing like this in the area: it would be unique. This factory and outlet could be a non- profit entity, a co-op entity, or share capital organization, this is a discussion point. This factory outlet, and “Old Town Kemptville”, would be supported by a maple sugar festival day in the spring to kick off the season, a garlic festival mid-season, and a huge pumpkin smash in October to complete the season. We can attempt to make these sponsored events and advertise them in the local newspaper. The principle aim of the proposal is to create jobs and create atmosphere, all of this associated with a revitalized farmers market. Since this is a local initiative, there exNovember 25, 2015
ists a number of financing programs to assist in establishing this whole building process. However, some up- front money is required. “Crowd funding” is the process by which the seed money could be raised for the factory. Funds from the garlic festival, etc., would assist in the fundraising. This whole concept should be discussed and debated, and this can be done in such a way that everyone, at any time, can be heard. It will be done using the “North Grenville local food Initiative”, which is already organized, set up, and moderated. Any conclusions and significant decisions would be published in our LOCAL newspaper. Now, to further enhance the proposal, it would be simple to withdraw, say, lo-
cal garlic from storage, and offer it, below cost, as a sales bonus in the factory outlet, during winter months. The next step is to lure a small micro-brewery to locate in the area, perhaps an environment will be created to do just that. I leave you to your thoughts. Next: “This is the season for wishes”
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This week brought news that another Chamber member is growing. After just over two years establishing a foothold in the North Grenville area, RE/MAX has now become a much stronger part of our community. Effective from November 20 , 2015, RE/MAX Connections Realty Inc. of Kemptville and Smiths Falls, has merged into RE/MAX Affiliates Realty Ltd. Broker of Record, John Gray, announced the news, and expressed his excitement at the opportunities the merger presented for his clients and sales team. At the same time, the Century 21 Your Choice Realty office in Smiths Falls has changed by merging with RE/MAX Affiliates Realty Inc. The new combined brokerage will be owned and operated under the leadership of Jacalyn and Kevin Grimes, Kevin (the new company’s Broker of Record). Kevin and Jacalyn are excited about their acquisition of the RE/MAX Affiliates Realty Ltd., offering quality real estate services from their offices located in Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Barrhaven and Stittsville-Kanata. The combined RE/MAX Affiliates Realty Inc. offices team now includes 98 sales professionals and an incredible marketing reach throughout the Ottawa and belt line communities area. In a time of economic uncertainty, the merger has strengthened the real estate sector in North Grenville and the surroundAllan Johnston Open Houseing 15region.
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Sales Associates & Sales Clerk
Due to our growth over the last twelve months Myers Kemptville Buick GMC is looking for additional Sales Associates and a Sales Clerk for new store location at 2600 County Rd 43, Kemptivlle. No car sales experience necessary, however other retail experience would be an asset. Knowledge of Social Media, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube is an asset for the successful candidate. We provide training, salary, benefits and you provide enthusiasm, great customer service and lots of energy!
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Music is in the air at St. Michael High School be treated to live Jazz performances at B.B. King’s Jazz Club, Broadway Musicals, and inspiring performances at the renowned Julliard School of Music. Music is such a fantastic part of life! Please show that you agree by attending our Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 10, at 7 pm. Everyone is
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Chamber Choir Submitted by Leela Kowlessar Dawber It’s that time of year again – time for Christmas Cheer, presented by the St. Michael C. H. S. Music Department! On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Music Department will be presenting its Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the Senior Concert Band, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band and Junior Concert
Band, as well as soloists and small ensembles. The Music Department has had a busy fall, preparing for concerts throughout the school year. You may have had the opportunity to hear the beautiful sounds of the Chamber Choir singing their reflections on the young soldiers off to war, at our Remembrance Day Celebrations; or the powerful Senior Band presentation
of our National Anthem preceded by the haunting musical tale of a young woman’s life, ravaged by war, but triumphant in her return to her home and family. Our Remembrance Day Celebrations featured 50+ live student musicians commemorating this profoundly important day. The Chamber Choir has been invited to perform at the Early Years Centre
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Christmas Party, and is thrilled to be preparing some old favourites as well as some non-traditional repertoire to share with the young children and their families in our community. As soon as our Christmas Concert is over, all musicians will jump into preparations for our Second Culinary Concerto, being presented this spring. Stay tuned for dates for this upcoming spectacle. Last year was such a success, seats were sold out! The Junior Musicians will be treated to a trip to the National Arts Centre in the spring, where they will have the opportunity to take in the sounds of some of the best musicians in the world! The Senior Musicians will be traveling to New York City, where they will spend a day at an innercity school, mentoring and performing with aspiring young musicians. But it will not be “all work and no play”, as the students will
welcome, because music has no boundaries and no restrictions when it comes to sharing joy!! Bake-sale items will be available before, during and after the concert. There is no admission price, but donations to the Music Department are gratefully accepted.
Santa Claus Parade 2015 This year’s Kemptville Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade had the benefit of mild weather and a strong community involvement. The former might be unpredictable, but the community support is always dependable. The North Grenville Fire Service’s “Pass the Boot” program, which collected cash with the help of local Firefighters, raised a wonderful $2,000. A spokesperson for Kinsmen commented that this was the “most we have raised in years”. The Royal LePage Gale Real Estate’s Team collected unwrapped gifts and non- perishable food items for their “Toy Mountain Float” and donations are being accepted at their Colonnade Office right up until a week before Christmas. Rotary were there, as always, playing their part in the annual Food Drive. Rotarian (and new Councillor) Donovan Arnaud says that being able to see the faces of neighbours as they donate their gifts is such a privilege and pleasure that he’d do a parade every day of the year! The Kemptville Kinsmen really appreciate the support they receive from the community at the Santa Claus Parade every year. “Supporting our local region at this time of year, through this event, will allow us as a community to enrich the lives of our neighbours.” All donations stay local to support families and neighbours in North Grenville. The float competition was fierce once more and winners were named in two categories: Commercial and Non-commercial. And the winners are: Non commercial. 1. Community Living North Grenville. 2. Kemptville Minor Football. 3. Southgate Community Church Commercial 1. Jonsson's your Independent Grocer 2. Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital. 3. Ash Meadow Farms.
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The Spirit of Christmas and Craft Sale in Oxford Mills The Second Annual Spirit of Christmas Oxford Mills Friday, December 4 Tree lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm Caroling, Cookies and Hot Chocolate at Maplewood Hall Best Decorated House, judges touring the hamlet by float. Saturday, December 5 Events take place from 8:30 am ‘til 3 pm around the hamlet: Pancake breakfast with Santa and Kids Crafts at the Oxford Mills United Church
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Huge Craft Sale, Silent Auction and BBQ at the Oxford-On-Rideau Public School. Admission $2.00 or can food. All admission money will be donated to support Michelle Brazeau pursue treatment for cancer.
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First 10 words are FREE for North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word. Email production@ngtimes.ca SERVICES Frame Local! Country Ways Custom Picture framing 613.322.6484 dam5@bell.net
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NO TIME TO COOK? We’ll take care of it! Homemade frozen meals; lunch & family sizes, muffins, soups, dessets and more! For more information go to www.lamyriade.ca. WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITION Coaching Carol Pillar, R.H.N. Wholesumapproach.com 613.258.7133 Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187 HOUSEWORK Need Help? I’m your gal. Will also clean litter and walk dog. Cindy 613.258.1568 SNOW REMOVAL: stairs, walkways, small driveways, roofs. Call Al 613.258.3847 or 613.295.0300 REGAL GIFTS, call or email for Christmas Catalogue 613.258.5558 gilliantrojan@ gmail.com Call Cinderella to look after your Alzhiemer or Parkinson loved one 613.859.4644 Music Instruction, guitar, banjo, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531 Certified Packer can help you prepare for your move. Cinderella 613.859.4644 PIANO LESSONS for everyone. All styles, all ages. 613 324.0382 www.kemptvillemusic.com SEWING: Weddings to alterations at Stonehouse sewing. Call Sharon 613 224 3182 Rural Home Care servicesAffordable, personal, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356 November 25, 2015
You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 NEED A NEW ROOF? GOT A LEAKY ROOF? Over 15 yrs owner/operator, subcontracting. Free estimates Work Guaranteed call 613 294 2416 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184 HOUSECLEANING- Every working Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Sandi 613-2197277
One bedroom Apt. in town. NO stairs. $750. plus utilities 613.258.4741 Commercial space for rent 513-b Prescott St. All Inclusive $750/month, Available Oct. 1 613.794.3551 Old Town Kempville 10 Prescott Street Commercial retail space 690 sq. ft. available Imm. 613.295.0552 2 bdrm, 218 Prescott, quiet bldg, no smoking, incl. parking, heat, hydro and water. Sept. 1, $1250. Call 258 0849 Old Town Kemptville, 113 Prescott st. Commercial retail space, 1,878 sq. ft. avail. imm. 613.295.0552 Old Town Kemptville 28 Clothier St. Commercial retail space 650 sq. ft. avail Oct 1st 613.295.0552
One Bdrm Apartment, No Pets, NON SMOKING, $700 + utilities 613 220 5014
Property clean-up, trees/brush/yard waste, scrap metal, dump runs, anything removed. Call Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072
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Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300 Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597 YOGA for everyone. Wed and Thurs., at YIG. Call 258-9902 AVON. Are you looking for Avon products, call Joan- 613-2587644 FOR RENT Hall Basement Studio for rent. Great location for an office, studio or small classroom. $200 per month, inclusive. Contact Inge at 613.269.2850
Quality Grass Horse Hay 4x5 rounds Jon 613.227.3650 Washer & Drywer matched set, fridge white, clean $110.00 pair 613.869.8759 Firewood-Hardwood cut, split and delivered, $100/cord, Min. 3 chords. Call Peter at 258-5504 or 613-913-0810 Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call Charlie at 613-989-2768. Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call John at 613-227-3650
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All persons having claims against the Estate of Joan Mabel Makinson, late of the Municipality of North Grenville, in the County of Leeds and Grenville, who died on or about the 9th day of October, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 31st day of December, 2015, thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Kemptville, Ontario this 18th day of Novemeber, 2015. Linda McNally, Estate Trustee, by its Solicitor, The Law Office of Connie Lamble, 222 Prescott Street, P.O. Box 1280, Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0. Attn: Connie Lamble. 613.258.0038
HELP WANTED A customer service based business in Kemptville is looking for a part-time administrative professional to work approximately 16 hours per week beginning in January 2016, with training to take place in December. The successful candidate will possess the following qualities: • excellent communication and customer service skills • experience with Microsoft Word, Quickbooks, Excel • able to juggle tasks and prioritize • good attention to detail • a desire to show initiative The job will consist of the following responsibilities: • answer phone calls • answer inquires from potential clients • take payments and make bookings for clients • maintain a tidy working environment • review and customize of administrative policies and processes • assist in the organization and implementation of company events • participate in record-keeping of client information and other important facility requirements • contact clients and other third parties pertinent to normal functioning of the business
Those interested in applying may send their resume along with a cover letter to the following email address: kemptvilleresume@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Deputy Treasurer/ Financial Analyst
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2011 John Deer Tractor JD 2720 Tractor, JD 46 Backhoe with 16 & 9 buckets, JD 200CX front end loader. Used only 123 hours for personal landscaping, no winters. Asking $27,500.00 or OBO. 613.215.0674
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The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Treasurer/Financial Analyst. A complete job description and information regarding salary is available at www.northgrenville.ca/employment.cfm. Your resume and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday December 9th , 2015 to: Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 155 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.
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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest Speaker: Deborah Blair---Zentangle Drawing. Nov 26-29 Kemptville Players present BOB’S YOUR ELF. Tickets $15 each available at NG Municipal Centre, Business Strategies, B&H or by phone at 613.258.2051. More information available at kemptvilleplayers.ca. Nov 28 Christmas Tea sponsored by St. James Anglican Church, 2:30-4:30 pm,. Leslie Hall, Clothier St. $8/Adult; $4/Child. Call 613-258-2965 for tickets. Door Prizes!!! Nov 28 16th Annual St. Michael CHS Christmas Craft Show! 9:30 am to 4 pm: 160 tables of crafters, artisans, bakers, chefs and more! Food court and great door prizes. $2 admission or food bank donation. 2755 County Road 43, Kemptville. Nov 28 Holly Tea and Bazaar, 9 am to 2 pm. St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St. Kemptville. Handmade crafts, bake table, candy corner, treasure table, silent auction. Coffee & muffins 9 am to 11 am. Lunch 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Fully accessible. Nov 28 Kemptville Legion Euchre Tournament. Registration from 11-12 pm, start time noon. Cost $10 per person. Contact Chico for more information 613-978-7828 chicohorricks@gmail.com Nov 29 Kemptville Snowmobile Klub Open House & Breakfast. Official unveiling of the construction project of the new club house. 9 am to 1 pm, breakfast served until 11 am, $5, 1505 O’Neil Road. Dec 5 Bayfield Manor’s annual Snow Flurry craft and bake sale, 2 to 4 pm.100 Elvira St. Kemptville. Also, display of beautiful art work by residents will be on sale. All proceeds go towards Bayfield Manor Residents Council. Dec 6 North Grenville Concert Choir is presenting “A Tradition Choral Christmas 11” at 2 pm. Bring your family and friends to St. John’s United Church . Tickets are available at Brewed Awakening, ROYAL LePAGE Gale Real Estate or call 613-269-4256. Dec 9 Horizon Club annual Christmas Luncheon will also be held at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall at 12 noon. Tickets are $25 each. Please reserve your ticket by calling Karin at 613-258-2461. Dec 12 Merrickville Christmas Craft Show, at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St., 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking.
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The Resurrection, part 2: How do we know it happened? by David Shanahan Without the Resurrection, there is no Christianity. “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” [1 Cor. 15. 13-14] That is quite straightforward, isn’t it? It was written about twenty years after the death of Jesus, and was part of a letter Paul wrote in which he passed on what he had learned about the Resurrection. It is important that this teaching had been clearly formulated so soon after the event, because it shows that there had been no time for any myths or legends to grow up about the Resurrection of Jesus. It had already, even then, become the basis for everything Christians believed. But on what evidence did they base this belief? Why should we believe it ever happened? How do we know Napoleon fought at Waterloo, or that the Titanic sank in 1912? We base our knowledge on historical evidence: eye-witness reports, judging between accounts and written reports to evaluate facts and remove fictional elements. That is how we decide if something really happened or not in history, or even current events. So, what is the evidence for the Resurrection? In fact, there is so much it will be possible only to point out some of the more obvious arguments. Let’s start with the very basics: either it is a true event, or it is fiction. If it is fiction, who made up the story and why? The people who first preached the Resurrection were the men and women
who had followed Jesus during his public life. Does this mean they had a good motive for carrying on by telling this lie? After his arrest, these people ran away out of fear they too would be taken into custody. After his execution, they locked themselves into a room out of fear that they would be next for crucifixion. But something happened that brought them out into the streets shouting and singing and telling the world that Jesus was alive. What happened to them? What did they gain from this deception, if that’s what it was? They spent the rest of their lives travelling the world telling people that Jesus was God and had risen from the dead. They suffered deprivation, torture and death. People will do that if they believe something enough, even if it is a lie. But people don’t do that for something they know is a lie. And if the Resurrection did not happen, they knew it was a lie, because they were the ones who had made the story up originally. And if it was a lie that they made up, for whatever reason, then they went about it in a very strange way. The four Gospels contain differing accounts of what happened that morning when the empty tomb was found by the women, differences that reflect what happens when various witnesses describe the same event. People always remember things differently, not contradicting each other, but providing individual memories of the same event. If the story was made up, these accounts would be more uniform, they would have got their stories straight, without these differences. The story
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would have been tidier, and the first witnesses would certainly not have been who they were. The first reports of the Resurrection, according to the Gospels, came from women. Under Jewish and Roman laws, women could not testify in court because they were considered unreliable witnesses. Then why would the disciples base their claims on the testimony of women? The Gospels say that not even the disciples believed the women at first, so why should anyone else? We are told that even when Peter and the others heard the womens’ story, and visited the empty tomb, they still did not believe that Jesus had risen. That took a personal visit by Jesus to their locked room, followed by many other appearances, to many other people. At one place, more than five hundred people saw and heard him. Mass hallucinations do not happen, that is a scientific fact. And Paul points out that most of the five hundred witnesses were still alive twenty years later and they could be interviewed to confirm the accounts. The Gospel accounts are full of little details that ring true, some of them quite strange indeed. When Jesus, like every dead body at the time, was prepared for burial, his head was wrapped in a cloth and strips of linen were wound around his body. When the tomb was found empty, the burial cloths were found lying where he had lain. But the cloth that had covered his head had been folded carefully and set to one side. Try and imagine that scene! Next: What happened to the body?
Interested individuals and parties are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Municipal Complex, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON. The purpose of the PIC is for the Municipality to present the current findings of sanitary sewer and multi-use pathway project and to solicit public input. Background The 2013 Master Plan Update recommends a servicing strategy for the Northwest Quadrant of Kemptville. A 1.6 km gravity sanitary main extension is required in order to provide municipal sanitary services along County Road 44 north of County Road 43. This new sewer will connect to the proposed North West Quadrant sanitary pump station. The North Grenville “Integrated Community Trails Strategy” identifies the need for a continuous multi-use pathway along the County Road 44 corridor, approximately 2.8 km long running from River Road in the north, southerly to County Road 43. The pathway will be generally located on the west side of County Road 44. The Municipality of North Grenville retained Novatech to prepare a detailed design and provide project management services during the tender and construction phases of the sewer and multi-use pathway projects. Preliminary routing and alternative cross sections have been developed for the County Road 44 corridor. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment This sanitary sewer and multi-use pathway project is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Phase 1 involves identification of the problem or opportunity and Phase 2 identifies alternative solutions. Copies of the 2013 Master Plan Update and the Integrated Community Trails Strategy are posted on the Municipality’s website and are available for review at the Municipal Office located at 285 County Road #44. As part of the Environmental Assessment process, the public will be invited to provide input to the project team. Comments from the public will be accepted within 30 calendar days following the Public Meeting date. Figure 1: Study Area – County Road 44 To provide input into the planning process or for more information, please contact: Mike Finley J. Lee Sheets, CET Superintendent of Environmental Services Senior Project Manager Municipality of North Grenville Novatech 285 County Road #44 P.O. Box 130 200-240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Kemptville ON. K0G 1J0 Ottawa, ON K2M 1P6 Phone: 613-258-9569 Phone: 613-254-9643 Fax: 613-258-9620 Fax: 613-254-5867 Email: mfinley@northgrenville.on.ca Email: l.sheets@novatech-eng.com
March for Climate Solutions
New lease proposed for Court House
submitted by SustainableNorth Grenville On Sunday, November 29- the eve of the Paris Climate Talks – thousands are invited to participate in a March for Climate Solutions and Justice at City Hall, in Ottawa. Part of a Global Climate March, the event is billed as a “familyfriendly march to celebrate climate solutions and justice, as we urge our new government to take bolder action on climate change.” More information can be found at www.100possible. ca/. The event takes place starting at 1PM, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Marchers will November 25, 2015
walk from City Hall to Parliament Hill, and rally in front of the Parliament Buildings. The March organizers say: "Think green! Green is the symbol of renewable energy, so we are asking marchers to dress in green: clothing, posters, facepaint – anything and everything goes. We also encourage marchers to dress up as the climate solution that inspires you, like a windmill, solar panel, or electric car. Get creative! Build a renewable energy float, paint some banners, or turn yourself into a walking piece of art."
Sustainable North Grenville has arranged a bus to transport up to 24 people to Ottawa for the event. Bus departs from Kemptville Bowling Lanes at 11:30am sharp. There is lots of parking space and a charging station if someone brings an electric car. Return to Kemptville is expected to be around 5:30PM John Brauneisen/ Kemptville Transportation is donating the bus, however, donations are welcome.Please contact Allison Miller to book a seat. Ph 613-258-7778, or ellen.allison_miller@xplornet.ca.
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The Municipality of North Grenville is about to sign a lease with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure of Ontario to lease the Court House on Water Street in Kemptville for use as a Court House for five years, beginning in January, 2016. The draft lease includes a clause providing for the Courts moving to a new location within Kemptville during the life of the agreement “if the Municipality and the [Ministry] can mutually agree on a new location”. The old Kemptville Town Hall has been the site of the Court House and offices since 2001, and the draft lease, as with previous ones, is for a term of five years, renewable for two further five-year terms
if required. The lease includes a 2% rent increase each year of the lease. Under the current lease, the Ministry pay $175 per day for using the building, and that will rise to $178.50 per day next year, and increase to $193.22 per day by 2020. On September 28 last, Council voted to accept a staff report on various municipal buildings, including the Court House. The approved report recommended that selling the building to local developers “should be seriously considered within the next 5 years”. This came as a surprise to the NG Historical Society, one of the tenants of the building, and the location of the NG Archives. After approving the report, which was considered inaccurate in places by the
municipality’s Heritage Advisory Committee, Council and staff stated their intention to consult with groups affected by the report’s recommendations. The promised consultations have not yet been initiated by the municipality, but the clause concerning a possible relocation of the Courts during the life of the draft lease indicates that the idea is still be “seriously considered”, as staff recommended.
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Merrickville-Wolford M a y o r, D a v i d N a s h , did his very best Robert Munsch impression at the Merrickville Day Nursery School recently as part of the Read to Every Kid Everyday program in Leeds and Grenville. The Mayor read “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen, and illustrations by Helen Oxenbury, and clearly enjoyed the experience immensely. The program is holding a competition to help choose Leeds and Grenville’s favourite children’s picture book, with ten books to choose from. The contest, which runs until January 18, is de-
signed to encourage young children to enjoy books and reading, and to encourage parents to read to their children every day. The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville have an Early Literacy emphasis, working through the Ontario Early Years Centres in the region. Literacy is more than simply being able to read and write: it involves developing confidence in children to enable them to communicate with others and find their place in the wider community. The Early Years Centre definition is wide and includes reading, writing, listening and speaking: Reading: Children need
the printed symbols of written language. Wr i t i n g : T h r o u g h writing we can share our thoughts, feelings and knowledge with others. Listening: A child needs to hear the world around them and be able to process the sounds that are heard. Speaking: Children need to be able to get their message across to others and to understand what others are saying to them. Read to Every Kid Everyday program is just one way in which this promotion of literacy is being pursued in the United Counties. Mayor Nash has certainly done his part, and his reading is well worth a look. You’ll find his performance on our web site at www.ngtimes.ca. The winning book and the names of the prize winners will be announced on January 30, Family Literacy Day. All ten books are available at libraries in the United Counties.
Submitted by Christmas in Merrickville Come catch the spirit of the holidays at a community wide Christmas celebration for the whole family in Merrickville on Saturday Dec 5. “It’s the kick off to the Christmas season for the village – it’s when we do the tree lighting and it’s also a fundraiser for local charities,” says Robyn Griff, event coordinator. The entirely volunteer driven event gets support from the village and local sponsors and is a daylong event starting at 8:30 am with Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast is all prepared by our volunteers, and the food is provided by our Legion members. Breakfast at the Legion will set back an adult $5, children $3 and is free for children under eight. Best of all, the Legion has made some improvements to its venue. The Legion is now 100% wheelchair accessible throughout the entire building. So come for the food, meet Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause and stay for the warmth and good cheer provided by the Legion’s elves.
This year’s Christmas in Merrickville promises to be one of the best ones yet. As always the parade will start at 11 am and the tree lighting ceremony will start at 5 pm; but in between there are a slew of great activities and events sprinkled all over the village. This really is an old fashioned, joyful celebration with a Cookie Walk and Weigh, face painting, horse drawn carriage rides, pictures with Santa, a petting zoo and scavenger hunt, a broomball match and best of all the fire barrels and snacks and hot apple cider stands. There’s pretty much something for everyone, and as visitors browse through the village they’ll be treated to spontaneous caroling by the wandering troupe of Renaissance Carolers. This year there are also a few new events. “I’ll be putting on a variety show for children, but it’s science based, with audience participation, prizes and music”, says Patrick Atwell. His show is called The Dr. Four Face Extravaganza and is geared towards school age
Attracting Rideau Canal investment Strong partnerships are being forged and a co-ordinated effort is being established between federal, provincial and municipal officials to focus on attracting international tour boat companies to the Rideau Canal as a top-notch global attraction. A strategy to rejuvenate inland waterways, including a plan to enhance economic development on the Rideau Corridor, was outlined by government officials at the annual Leeds Grenville Eco-
nomic Development Summit. More than 180 business owners, not-for-profit organizations and government representatives were in attendance at the seventh-annual summit themed “Economic Strength Through Diversity.” Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport discussed their tourism investment attraction strategy with a focus on attracting European tour boat companies to the Rideau Canal. The presentation was given by Debbie Jewell,
Director of the Investment and Development Office, and Noreen Cartwright, Senior Investment Consultant. Darlene Upton, Executive Director of Waterways for Parks Canada, spoke about realizing our worldclass potential through visitor experiences along the Rideau Canal and 1000 Islands/St. Lawrence Seaway corridors. Government officials stressed the need to think big to bring the Rideau Canal to a worldwide audience
through these leading canal boat companies, to introduce a new concept in boat sharing on the Rideau, and to attract international visitors to the water and land offerings on the Rideau Corridor. “We have phenomenal tourism potential in our region and improving access and visitor options is a big step in the right direction,” said Ann Weir, Economic Development Manager with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and master of ceremonies of the summit.
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children. It incorporates a bit of chemistry and physics in a delightfully fun and educational format and will be held at the Merrickville Community Centre between 2 and 4 pm. This is also an opportunity to support the Build a Mountain of Food campaign and the Merrickville Lions Hamper Fund, and help raise funds for local charities. So come on out and get in the spirit of Christmas, wear your favourite Christmas hat or outfit and earn a Spirit Award button! “I’m really excited about the tremendous sense of community and everyone coming together in the spirit of giving for this community wide celebration,” says Robyn Griff. The village welcomes one and all this Christmas season.
Old bicycles blocking your storage space? Cycle Salvation is a member of the Causeway Group of Social Businesses, a growing network of socially minded, not-for-profit ventures focused on transforming disadvantaged lives through training and employment. Donate your old bikes to Cycle Salvation and we will take them off your hands and get them back on the road after an overhaul by our mechanics-in-training. Call Don at (613) 258-2246 or (613) 290-2400 to arrange a pick-up. donlpalmer@hotmail.com Or drop them off at 205 Scotchline Road, Merrickville.
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Catch the Holiday Spirit with Christmas in Merrickville Christmas in Merrickville is Saturday, December 5, 2015. This much anticipated event features a variety of day long activities and events for young and old! Christmas in Merrickville kicks off the holiday season and is a fund raising event for local charities! There will be lots for you to see and enjoy. Come one and all!
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Breakfast with Santa 8:30 am-10:30 am Merrickville Legion. Small fee required. Santa arrives at 9:30am Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 9:30am – 10:30am. Pick-up/Drop off at Legion, Merrickville Day Nursery School’s Famous Cookie Walk & Weigh/Children’s Activities 9:00am – 11:30am Community Centre. Fee charged for cookies. Shopping Spree and Silent Auction. Stores are open 9:00am to 9:00pm. Silent Auction items displayed at the Knock Knock Shop. Drop off/fill out your Shopping Spree Ballots at Larkspur Lane for a chance to win. Crazy Hat/Spirit Award, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Show your holiday spirit and get a Button! throughout the Village. Merrickville Firefighter’s Annual Christmas Parade starts at 11:00am. Parade route travels through Merrickville along St. Lawrence Street and winds up at the Community Centre. Bring a toy and food donation to help out our local charities (Lions Food Hamper and Mountain of Food drop off in front of Food Mart). Join Santa at the Community Centre after the parade for a hot dog and chat on Santa’s knee. Chili Tent,11:00am -2:00pm and 4:00 - 7:00pm, Steps of the Post Office. $5.00/bowl Clowns and Face Painting, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Community Centre Photos with Santa, 12:30 -4:30pm – check with Santa for specific times in front of Larkspur Lane. Fee charged for photos Fire Barrels and Street Entertainment including Diego the Magician, Petting Zoo, Strolling Carolers & Scavenger Hunt Starting at noon – check in at the Info Tent on St. Lawrence Street for specific times St. Lawrence Street is closed off between Main and Lewis Street Horse Drawn Wagon Rides – thanks to the Merrickville Lions for funding this activity and Ron from Precious Moments and his Team 12:00 – 8:30pm Pick up/Drop off at corners of Wellington & St. Lawrence and Drummond & St. Lawrence. Rides are Free! Juice Jam – Singing and fun for the wee tots, 1:00 – 2:00pm at the Library Dr. Four Face – variety Christmas Show for school aged kids! Don’t miss out on this action packed Extravaganza! 2:00-4:00pm, Community Centre. Broomball Game pitting the Village Staff against the Merrickville Firefighters 2:15 – 3:00pm at the rink – come cheer for your team! Apple Cider Station – Thanks to the Lions! 4:30 – 8:30pm, Porch at Chaiya Furniture – 323 St. Lawrence Street. Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 5:00pm, Blockhouse Park. Come and join in on the caroling too! Winners of the Business Decorating Contest will be announced.
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Two book signings at Canal Gallery
Randall Denley and Elizabeth Sinclair will be meeting their readers and signing their newest books at Merrickville's Canal Gallery,
Saturday, December 5, coinciding with Christmas in Merrickville. Randall’s fourth novel, "The Situation", is the story of an Ottawa family whose life was turned upside down by the recession of 2008. When the financial crash hit, Ottawa hedge fund manager Tom Atwater was swept up like a guppy in a tsunami. Once the storm is over, he and his wife Sarah find themselves nearly destitute and struggling to keep their marriage and family together. In desperation, they are forced to move in with Tom’s 88-yearold father, a crusty former
A native of London, Ontario, Denley has lived in Ottawa for more than 30 years. He is married and the father of two adult sons. Elizabeth Sinclair, a writer living just outside Merrickville, has just published her first book, "Cat-alogue". Responding to news of a lost pen in 1996, Jupe, a young lady cat, invites Anthony, a somewhat more mature gentleman cat, into a pen pal relationship. In the ensuing e-mails, letters and faxes, they exchange views on technology, their humans, their local clowder (a group of cats) and the world beyond. As
word of their unique friendship spreads, other cats join in, eventually forming an e-clowder - “social media” even before the term has been coined. In this delightful little book the cats’ scribes Pamela and Elizabeth (in their more worldly lives researching and writing a textbook on environmental science) have edited the first three years of a correspondence that was to last over 17 years. In so doing, they have re-lived some of the joys and sorrows of sharing the lives of these two special felines. Tony and Jupe never met, but their
choice of communication by old-fashioned letter writing, albeit accelerated through cyber space, evokes a more leisurely era. The wisdom for which cats are renowned shines throughout. At the time the correspondence began, Jupe lived in Osgoode, but for the last nine years of her life she lived just outside Merrickville, so can be considered a local cat. The other cat, Tony started out in Peterborough and later moved to Colborne. Elizabeth Sinclair lives just outside Merrickville and Pamela Welbourn now lives in Kingston.
or black salts. Not only was the land cleared, but potash was then an item that farmers could barter for needed items, or even sell for cash. Cash was easier to obtain for potash than for wheat, particularly in the Rideau Corridor where the soil was sparse for wheat, but rich in timber. In many settlements, representatives of potasheries would come around and buy ashes which the farmers had saved up. When potash was put into an oven and continuously stirred, it would eventually become "pearlash" which was worth far more than potash. It was used in the manufacture of pottery, china, and soap, all products in great demand in pioneer Eastern Ontario. Converting potash to pearlash was timeconsuming, and demanded constant attention. It was generally too large a task for
domestic farm production, but soon commercial operations were set up to manufacture this valuable product. Both potash and pearlash had to be handled carefully and packed in wooden barrels for transportation. In the 1820s and 1830s, with demand high in Europe and the Unites States, the ash trade was one of the most important trades in Canada, and worth a great deal of money. Getting ashes to market in Montreal for export, however, was a major undertaking because roads were poor and watercourses commercially un-navigable. The construction of the Rideau Canal changed that. The first reference to potash and pearlash factories in Eastern Ontario is found in the census of 1842, and one historian has found evidence of eight asheries in the Rideau corridor. Merrickville possessed one ashery around mid-century, according to the census of 1851-52. It was set up at a cost of £50, and could produce 20 barrels a year. Presumably it had the vats or large barrels for leaching the potash to purify it somewhat. The owner of this enterprise and the site where it stood are unknown, but apparently it was somewhere above the locks. In 1846, Lockmaster Johnston noted the departure of 14 barrels of potash from Merrickville to Bytown by
canal in September and October of that year. As important as its potash production was to early settlers, by 1900 references to this industry in Merrickville had vanished. Local lumber supplies dried up as timber had been cut down on every potentially farmable piece of property. Further, during the 1880s large new natural potash deposits were discovered in Germany, and the nature of the world industry changed. More lucrative and ready potash manufacturing opportunities became available to supply the need of a growing market for manufactured soap, glass and porcelain products. Commercial production of potash and pearlash apparently ceased in Merrickville around this date. Little record has been found as to the owner of the local asherie. But whomever he was, he was among the first of Merrickville’s successful industrial entrepreneurs.
judge who finds Tom and his brood about as welcome as a litter of incontinent puppies. The Situation is the story of how the Atwaters fight to keep their self-respect, and rediscover what life is really all about. Randall Denley’s political columns have appeared in the Ottawa Citizen for more than 20 years. He is the author of three previous novels, including the mysteries Necessary Victims and One Dead Sister. His other book, The Perfect Candidate, was a political satire based on Denley’s long experience covering Ottawa city politics.
Industries of Merrickville by the Merrickville & District Historical Society With Merrickville proudly declaring itself “the Jewel of the Rideau”, it is easy to forget that at one time Merrickville was a “mill town” with all that it implies. It was no jewel then, but rather a successful booming industrial community, the Hamilton of its day. Dominated by the Merrick family and employing hundreds of working townsfolk, Merrickville had a reputation for successful enterprises that allowed its entrepreneurs to build the magnificent homes tourists and locals now admire. When William Merrick, Sr. died in 1844, he left behind a sawmill, two gristmills and a carding mill. Within about six years his sons were to rebuild most of the above and also open a machine shop, shingle mill and a large woollen mill. Other entrepreneurs would establish numerous other industries
after 1850: iron foundries, brickworks, an axe factory, a carriage works, cabinet makers, metal casting and names we barely know: a snath works, a hame factory, a cooperage, a tannery, and even a Chinese laundry - all of the requirements to satisfy the needs of a self sustaining growing village including, of course, a distillery and pub. Now nothing of this crucial period of our history remains but a few skeletal reminders of past glory days. Technology and transportation gradually and inevitably brought about the demise of these pioneering ventures, and by the time the decision was made to tear down the dilapidated structures in the late 1970’s, of the original industries, only the Alloy foundry, now Village Metalsmiths remained operational, as it had been for 160 years. One of those early in-
dustries was centred on the production of potash and pearlash. Potash and pearlash manufacturing started off as a byproduct of land clearing by the early settlers, who could thus make a little money while getting rid of the timber cluttering from their new farms. Clearing land presented a major problem for area settlers, because it was difficult to get rid of stumps and roots. One of the most effective ways to remove them was by burning. The ashes were then carefully collected, and placed in a sieve over a trough. Hot water was then run through the ashes to drip down to the trough and collected. This process was repeated until the water was strong enough to be lye, which was then boiled down in an iron pot until there was a residue of brownish ash. This substance was “potash”,
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Next Month’s Highlights Are you between the age of 15 and 30? Out of school and work? Interested in gaining work experience and getting paid? Come to one of our COMPASS info sessions to learn more—Program starts in January!
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Clear your zone and avoid contact....Justin St. Germain onto Quinn Wichers’ tape as Jake Gaudet avoids contact with teammate. 13:56. One more notch as and over the opposition, while 19 advantage. by the sports guy being hooked to notch a SHG The lengthy trip over to Tackett took the face-off to Kemptville, on home ice at 11:16 for a three goal lead. Pembroke Sunday night was allow Russell on point to blast after a split road trip endeav- Kemptville closed out with a a good visit for Kemptville as it in at 11:30 giving the 73’s a our with a win in Gloucester 13 to 5 SOG effort. they left with a 4 - 1 victory. 4 goal lead. Unfortunately, and a loss in Hawkesbury, Final twenty miler have Opening period was end to another shut-out attempt was realized they must post SOG's been our nemesis, as we lie end hockey until 5:52 when foiled at the 10:13. Lumber and play disciplined hockey back in defensive mode. But Row found Kirkby gliding up Kings Blais picked up loose tonight. Just 43 seconds into not in this contest, as 73's the wing to launch a missile to puck from Horn and Gilmour the first frame, penetration O'Flynn initiated attack, with draw first blood. Kemptville to punch in open side. Could over the blue-line with Tug- Guy pumping it towards the will out-shoot Pembroke be Hodgins was distracted by nutt flipping it to Tackett, net for Kiriacou’s redirection 12 - 7. the battle in front of him. back to Wichers, with a rocket for PPG at 1:06. Gaudette 73’s final SOG were 27 Second go-around and the from point to give advantage took the draw and placed it 73’s just kept coming when 17 and the “hard hat award” to 73's. Kemptville outshoot- on the stick of Tracy to wrist Watson caught Tackett flying goes to Justin Tackett for his ing Nepean 11 to 7 as they it by Marcotte at 6:57 for through the neutral zone to marker and assist. skated off to their rooms. See you at next home their fifth unanswered strike. find Guy who pumped it in Our boy's need to con- At 7:09, Nepean's Lindquist at 16:00. The boy’s closed game when our boys face the tinue to work the boards, keep into a sea of jerseys would be out the twenty with a 16 - 12 Smiths Falls Bears at 2 pm on peppering the stopper with the the spoiler for Hodgins SO at- SOG and 4 sin-bin visits for Sunday, November 29. frozen rubber and avoid field tempt with helpers from Zizek the forty minutes. CLASSIFIEDS: goal attempts. At 15:12 Cole and Garlasco. Kemptville Final twenty, the boy’s First 10 words free maintained the line over to still applying pressure, finds maintained the pressure on if submitted by email. Alavi backhand, with Kirkby the webbing when Tackett's the Lumber Kings as Hodgins Extra word 50 cents, photo pouncing on the rebound to onslaught on the stopper let's cleared the rubber to Tracy $10, border $2, shading $5. slip it past Marcotte for 73's Cole redirect rebound to Guy with back-hand pass to GaudSubmit to second marker. Then Gaudet to drive it home at the 19:57 et who blew by his opponents production@ngtimes.ca. stole the puck at own line to mark. 73's record another 15 and speedy wrap-around to glide through neutral zone to 7 SOG and a total of 39 to put 73’s ahead by 3 - 0 at Email must
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