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A Sign of better times

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by David Shanahan The Fetherston Mobile Park Association had a celebration last weekend.

F i n a l l y, a f t e r y e a r s of effort, struggle, and incredible ups and downs, the Park can finally face the future with a brand new water and septic system that is world class, state of the art, and installed on the land they now own.

Association President, Maurice Dumoulin was joined by Mayor David Gordon to unveil the new Park sign and logo, which symbolises a new beginning and an enormous victory for the residents.

Just three years ago, they were faced with an eviction notice from the Municipality, giving them just a few weeks to vacate the Park and lose all they had built and invested there. The journey from those stressful days to now has been one of courage, conflict, sometimes deep disagreements within the community itself over the direction they should take. But they have emerged largely in one piece, and can look on their accomplishment with genuine pride.

The residents were especially gracious in recognising some of those who shared the journey with them, including the

media, Clearford Water Systems Inc., and even the municipal Council who once tried to evict them. (Though, to be fair, only two members of that Council remain and both were present at the celebration).

The Association now own a large tract of land in addition to the property where the homes are now sited, and this provides them with the option of slowly expanding the Park over time. It is hoped that extra sites can be made available for affordable housing units. Clearford, through their involvement with Fetherston, have a working model of their Clearford One system

which they are marketing all over the world; an appropriate result of their commitment to the Fetherston project over the past few years. All in all, this seems like a winwin situation for North Grenville. A long-term neighbourhood has been saved and developed, instead of being lost to the wider community.

Council have prevented North Grenville becoming a byword for evictions, and the entire project has given hope and an example to similar parks across the province. Congratulations to all those involved in this good news story of endurance, hope and success.

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Local Optometrist joins Campaign

Local optometrist C. L. Eamon is taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge during October to help give the gift of vision to people in underserved communities around the world.

Now in its 10h year, the World Sight Day Challenge is the largest annual global fundraising campaign to address avoidable blindness

caused by uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and glasses. The campaign is run by global charity, Optometry Giving Sight.

Dr. Eamon will participate in the Challenge by donating her eye exam fees on October 13 and participating throughout October by holding a celebration to help

vision to those in need. Most people are surprised to learn that for as little as $5 someone living in an underserved community can be provided with an eye exam and a pair of glasses to transform their lives. Everyone can make a huge difference and we are thrilled to be contributing to the challenge.”

Participating is easy – simply make a single or monthly donation before the end of October. The campaign’s goal is to raise $1 million globally in 2016.

To date, Optometry Giving Sight has disbursed funding from donors and sponsors to 106 projects in 42 countries. For more information, go to www. givingsight.org.

Dr. Eamon is located at 212 Van Buren St. Call 613 258 7438 to schedule an appointment.

the more than 600 million people in the world who are blind or vision impaired because they do not have access to an eye exam or glasses.

“I have supported Optometry Giving Sight for 10 years,” said Dr. Eamon.

“Preventable blindness is a solvable problem and we are proud to help give better

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Introducing Phil Burger

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Club member Dave Percy took this shot on a recent club outing to Merrickville. Photographers were given a number of photo challenges, one of which was moving water. Capturing the flow of moving water requires slow shutter speed. To do this the camera was mounted on a tripod. In order to get the desired effect, the lowest ISO, smallest aperture and a slow shutter speed to blur or flow the water were used. The actual settings were 1/6" at f-22, ISO 100.

Doors Open and WI Recent Activities Submitted by Jeanne Lambert At the September Meeting, Carolyn Day hosted the five attending members in her home.

After the meeting she walked members through making origami paper cranes and shared some stories from her recent trip to Japan.

In August, member Linda Desroches hosted a ladies night and raised over $700 for the pancreatic cancer foundation. Over 20 women - WI members, neighbours and friends attended and enjoyed the social time which included a movie and popcorn in the community hall!

In WI business, the finished copy and design of the brochure

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reflecting 30 years of WI in the community was shared with members and the Bishop’s Mills Guide information is now available. The WI’s part in the Doors Open event on September 24 included collaborating with the UCW for their canteen and displaying and discussing Tweedsmuir History in the community hall. An exciting part of the day was when several former residents of Bishop’s Mills dropped in to hear Ray and Glen Adam’s music in the afternoon. Check out the Bishop’s Mills.ca website for photos of the day.

The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985. The WI has been documenting the

history of the village and encouraging positive change – sharing stories and building community. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13 in the community hall.

For information about

attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-9262472 or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham. com If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio.on.ca.

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Hidden Homelessness in Rural Ontario The Rural Ontario Institute has commenced a research study to explore hidden homelessness in rural and northern Ontario.

The study will identify promising local strategies that are responding to this issue and will include interviews with individuals with “lived experience” of homelessness in rural and northern settings. The project is being sponsored under the Province’s Municipal Research and Analysis Grant.

On October 28, 2015, the Province released the report from the Expert Advisory Panel on Homelessness. The Panel’s report, “A Place to Call Home”, acknowledges that homelessness is complex, and that progressive action is required to address it.

Within the report, hidden homelessness is identified as an important issue – and a challenge to measure.

The Report notes: “Approaches to counting people who are homeless in big cities – such as street counts – may not work in small urban, rural, and

northern contexts where hidden homelessness is more common.”

The causes of homelessness in rural and northern Ontario are often the same as in big cities: poverty, mental illness and addictions, inadequate/ precarious housing and domestic violence.

However, there are unique dynamics related to homelessness in rural and northern settings, including geographic distance, lack of services and cyclical resource-based economies.

This research study aims to explore these unique realities.

The ‘hidden homelessness’ population includes people who live in temporary, provisional accommodation, or in a situation that is not sustainable. It refers to people who generally do not pay rent, live temporarily with others and do not have the ability to secure their own permanent housing immediately or in the near future. This population is considered to be ‘hidden’

because they usually do not access homeless supports and services, even though they are improperly or inadequately housed.

Because they do not access services they often are not reflected in standard statistics on homelessness.

A research team has been formed which will review current homelessness strategies, talk to service managers (Consolidated Municipal Service Managers and District Social Services Administration Boards) and service providers and interview individuals who have experienced homelessness in rural and northern settings.

The Rural Ontario Institute is providing overall management and coordination for the project to ensure project activities are carried out effectively and successfully. Members of the research team include: Fay Martin, Project Manager; Carol Kauppi, Laurentian University; Bill O’Grady, University of Guelph; Rebecca Schiff,

Lakehead University; and Petra Wolfbeiss , Ontario Municipal Social Services Association.

In addition, an advisory group of other experts will be established to assist the research team with project planning and implementation. The 15-month project will be completed by March 2017 with a report made available to the Province and rural and northern stakeholders.

The report is anticipated to help gain a better understanding of people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, in rural and northern settings.

It is also expected to help service managers and service providers learn about “best practices” underway in communities across the province.

F O R F U RT H E R I N F O R M AT I O N CONTACT: Norman Ragetlie, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Rural Ontario Institute, 519826-4204 or nragetlie@ ruralontarioinstitute.ca.

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The team, led by cancer survivor and co-captain Carol Miller Snook and co-captain Marlene Miller Sage, has been the top

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Join the team on October 15, 2016, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for a shopping extravaganza! The team has lined up an outstanding group of vendors, ready to help you get an early start on your holiday shopping, all while supporting a worthy cause that affects us all, and raising funds for a cure! Shop for health and beauty products; home décor; jewelry; storage solutions; unique, handmade items; baked goodies;

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Included this year will be a silent auction, with items generously donated by area merchants!

Drop in to the Municipal Centre at 285 County Road 44, between 10 am and 3 pm. Free Admission! A donation to the Canadian Cancer society will get you an entry into fabulous door prizes, generously donated by the many vendors!

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C is for Cow

by David Shanahan The majority of the people who live in North Grenville reside in the rural parts of the municipality. In the past, there was an Agricultural Committee of Council in place to handle issues of a rural character, but the ex-Councillor, Tim Sutton, decided that rural affairs should be handled by the Economic Development Committee, which subsequently ignored rural issues completely. That is why, when the Kemptville College closure hit, there was no committee in place to respond to the crisis.

Last year, Councillor Jim Bertram moved a resolution to hold a Rural Summit, something that was included in the Official Plan of the municipality. His idea was that the gathering would be an opportunity for rural residents, those involved in agriculture, local food production,

and others to meet and discuss approaches to issues such as rural isolation, transportation, lack of markets for small land holders, etc. It would also, he hoped, lead to the re-establishment of a Rural Affairs Committee of Council, to provide a permanent forum for such discussions and policymaking.

To that end, he began a series of discussions with individuals around the municipality who, he felt, would have something to contribute to the summit.

Based on those talks, it was thought that an agenda for the summit could be developed that would reflect the realities of life in rural parts of North Grenville. It was a great idea: and then the bureaucrats got involved.

Now, bureaucrats do what bureaucrats do, and in North Grenville the bureaucrats have evolved a philosophy of their own which holds that they, and only they, can organise

anything properly.

To t h a t e n d , t h e y have arranged an Agenda for the upcoming Rural Summit which reflects that philosophy and which practically guarantees that nothing positive or innovative will come of the exercise. The Summit will be opened with opening remarks from the CAO, the Mayor and Council. Following that will be presentations by Katie Nolan of OMAFRA and the Corporate Services officials from the Municipality. Then there will be break-out sessions led by, guess who? Senior Management, Department Heads of the Municipality.

So far, no sign of any nonbureaucrat or politician having any influence on the event.

The break-out sessions, according to the Agenda, “will be broken down by department with each Senior Manager/Staff facilitating and presenting based on results of survey and priorities identified”.

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Identified by who? By the bureaucrats. Which survey is referred to? The one they have posted on-line for public input. Is this survey asking about detailed rural issues we feel should be part of the summit? Not really. It basically asks the public how important, or otherwise, are the services they already receive from the bureaucrats.

There is simply no effective input into the agenda from those who have been living the issues, talking, writing and researching the real issues, of concern to rural residents. Then, to top it off with the most surreal part of the Agenda, they are planning an afternoon field trip for those attending the summit. There will be a “Familiarization/bus tour” of the rural areas.

Not all the rural areas, this will focus on municipal infrastructures (the rural fill site in Oxford Station, and the Oxford Mills Municipal Garage.

I have this image that

won’t go away. A bus of bureaucrats and urban residents driving around in a bus, with a Senior Manager pointing out objects of interest by the wayside. “If you look to your left, you will see a cow. That is the large animal standing in the middle of what we like to call a ‘field’. To your right, you will see some examples of the various trees we have growing in North Grenville”. I believe rural residents are already “familiar” with the countryside, and don’t need a bus tour to bring them up to speed on what rural North Grenville looks like.

I don’t mean to be dismissive (well, not really..), but this draft agenda, the accompanying survey, and the distortion of Jim Bertram’s original concept is simply insulting to the people of this municipality.

They don’t need the bureaucrats to tell them what the issues are: quite

other political bodies in Leeds Grenville continue to operate as if there was a Treaty covering their right to occupy this territory, when that in fact is not the case. Political leaders have made decisions to support the Energy East bitumen pipeline in Algonquin territory without consulting the Algonquin Nation.

This is an affront to Canada’s values to uphold Indigenous rights and goes against the basic decency Canada’s Constitutional values in Section 35 of the Constitution which speak directly to recognizing and affirming Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Ignorance of legal realities is never an excuse to break the law.

I am appalled that local municipal leaders continue to act as if they have full decision making authority over Indigenous territory where they are occupiers.

Yours truly, Lorraine Rekmans, Indigenous Affairs Critic,Green Party of Canada

Dear Editor: On behalf of the sponsors and volunteers who made the first "Doors Open North Grenville" such an outstanding success, I would like to thank the North Grenville Times for promoting the event by featuring articles on individual sites each week throughout the summer, leading up to a wonderfully successful day on September 24, 2016.

Doors Open is not an inexpensive undertaking and I would like to recognize those individuals and organizations without whom we would have been unable to produce such a successful day: The Municipality of North Grenville, for urging the Municipal Heritage Committee to run with this project, for providing staff support in the capable hands of Carolyn Lundy, who designed the logo, Phil Mosher who kept us all organized, and providing

the opposite. The people who drafted this agenda, and planned this summit, need to be told one thing, and pardon me if I shout: IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU! For once, please acknowledge that there are people around here who know more about some things than you do, who are more than capable of discussing matters in an informed and intelligent manner. Please, sit back for once, and let the people speak for themselves.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: This territory that we live in is un- ceded A l g o n q u i n t e r r i t o r y.

What that means is that this territory was never conceded, surrendered, relinquished, or abandoned. It means that Canada has no legal basis for occupying this territory, and that Canada had no legal basis for transferring any rights to the Province of Ontario. It means also that the Province of Ontario could not have conferred any legal rights of occupation to the municipalities, counties, or townships that exist.

There was never any treaty signed that gives Canada the right to occupy this territory. So I ask, where do Municipal leaders have the right to determine that a bitumen pipeline should traverse my traditional territory?

I am writing to remind readers that Canada did sign the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

(UNDRIP) and Canada has promised to implement these rights. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, stated, "We are now a full supporter of the declaration, without qualification. We intend nothing less than to adopt and implement the declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution." The Declaration sets out the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health, education and land.

In light of the legal Constitutional responsibilities of Canada and the full political commitment of the government to uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples there must be consideration for not infringing on Indigenous Peoples’ rights in their own territories.

In Leeds Grenville,

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decisions are made every day that do impact on Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

The UNDRIP calls for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in decision making for Indigenous Peoples whenever development may occur in their territory. The aim of Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC), is to establish Indigenous participation and consultation of an Indigenous population prior to the beginning of a development on ancestral land or using resources within the Indigenous population's territory. In the days of diplomacy, representatives of Canada would confer and consult with Indigenous leaders whenever decisions were made in the territory.

S a d l y, C a n a d i a n s have let their diplomatic practices lapse and continue to make decisions without encumbering themselves with the legal realities of where they live.

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at all Doors Open Sites" which was made available for visitors on September 24 Grahame's Bakery Deb Wilson arrived at each and every meeting with wonderful goodies for the Doors Open team to munch on. They also supplied two wonderful cakes for the volunteer lunch, and a monetary donation to assist with extra advertising. Special mention must go to Rick Grahame who, on his wedding day, was up before dawn to bake so that our visitors had plenty of wonderful and tasty goodies to take away with them.

The North Grenville Times, David Shanahan and Maggie Boyer. I have already written about the contribution provided by the Times but feel I must recognize Lynne Clifford-Ward and Doug MacDonald who both wrote articles to supplement those contributed by David and Maggie.

It was a wonderful day, the weather cooperated beautifully, and hopefully in a couple of years, we will do it again. We certainly could not have completed this huge undertaking without our dedicated team of Doors Open volunteers, and we thank everyone - the greeters, guides, performers, musicians, food servers, demonstrators, singers, artists, artisans - everybody, from the bottom of our hearts.

Rowena Cooper, Chair North Grenville Municipal Heritage Committee

Dear Editor: I am intrigued with your article this week about Mayor Gordon's decision to bring forward a motion independent from N.G. Council, and in conflict with their decision re the Energy East Pipeline.

According to the article he did so in his role on the United Counties Council... as "Warden Gordon", not "Mayor Gordon". Can you please elucidate for us these two roles and how one gets elected/selected to be a warden? It seems to me the Council should be voting to impeach him for going against what they, and the people in his constituency, have decided regarding this issue. He October 5, 2016

has done so without further consultation. If he has new information through his role as warden, gag order or not, he should be forthcoming with this information in order to explain why he brought forward this motion following a meeting with wardens. He and the other Councillors ran on a platform of transparency and accountability, and yet, there seems to be none of this happening where he is concerned. If one must be elected to Council in order to be then elected/ selected to be a warden, then it seems to me that being a warden should not be independent of the other role which enabled you to become a warden in the first place. We need an explanation of how this can come about. Thanking you, Bonnie Robinson, Kemptville.

Dear Editor: Regarding the Energy East pipeline, Mayor Gordon seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. How can he have one position at the North Grenville Council, and the opposite position at County Council? Is it any wonder that people don't trust politicians?

Mayor Gordon's explanation of his about face was, at best, lame, and if he has further information to support his new position, then he should convey that to his constituents before he votes to support something that a significant number of his constituents seem to be against.

The residents of our community are rightly concerned about pipeline ruptures, and what that will do to our water supply.

Given the essential nature of water to all forms of life on this planet, the risk of compromising this is simply unacceptable.

And what of the bigger picture? Building more pipelines is incompatible with Canada's goal of reducing greenhouse gases. Is this government, like the ones before it, going to ignore it's goals?

We have just heard that the Wynne government is scaling back on renewable energy projects, which leads me to wonder if any level of government understands what these policies are doing to our planet, and what sort of

exaggeration? I hope not.

But I, for one, am not willing or wanting to take that chance so that the people in the top 1% on this planet, and maybe a few others, can become very rich.

I also wish to have clean air and clean water for those left in the future.

Sincerely, Kath Piché, Citizen of the Democracy of the Municipality of North Grenville

planet our grandchildren will inherit if we don't do something to start weaning ourselves off of oil.

Eastern Canada, where this oil is heading, currently imports its' oil, and the proponent of this pipeline has framed the discussion around Canada supplying the eastern provinces instead.

One minor thing wrong with this is that of the 3 oil refineries in Eastern Canada, none is capable of refining the dilbit that they are pumping, and none of them currently have any conversion plans in the works. Energy East is purely an export pipeline.

As is said, Our Risk, Their Gain.

The Ontario Energy Board has said that the risks to Ontario outweigh the benefits. They have the experts; they should know.

I would be suspicious of any reports to the contrary until knowing if the report was required to have a conclusion supporting the view of the person or persons requesting it. In this case,the view of County Council was already known, so it looks like they got the answer they were looking for.

It appears that our Mayor has sold out. If he doesn't explain himself better than he already has, there will be a lot of us who will remember this come the next election.

Colin Creasey

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Dear Editor: Thank you for your a r t i c l e “ O n e Wa y o r Another”. I find this matter about the pipeline very disturbing, to say the least.

Don’t we all wish to live in a democratic society?

Isn’t that what our country and municipality should be? We can’t let that slip away. People need “pay attention” and not always “trust” the powers that be.

As Brian Lonergan states in his letter: ‘It would take decades to return our shallow aquifers to normal after an oil spill’. How frightening is that? He also states that TransCanada pipeline would offer citizens potable water if our drinking sources became contaminated.

This is not reassuring to me either. Potable water for what, decades?

Potable water to bath and shower with.

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, October 17 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Library Board – Thursday, October 13 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10. There will be NO pickup of recycling or solid waste on Monday, October 10. Pick-up for the week will be delayed by one day.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Seasonal Winter Maintenance - The Department of Public Works is currently accepting resumes for seasonal winter maintenance positions. Candidates must have a valid DZ licence and the ability to be on call 24 hrs a day combined with a flexibility in hours of work. For more information please contact the Public Works Clerk at 613-258-9569 ext. 133 or email cfequet@ northgrenville.on.ca. The closing date is October 21 at 4:00 pm.

On-Call Facility Operator – The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is currently accepting resumes for an On-Call Facility Operator. A complete job description and information regarding salary is available at northgrenville.ca/careers. For more information please contact Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator at 613-258-9569 ext. 155 or email cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca.

The closing date is October 19 at 4:00 pm.

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

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Local schools may close Oxford-on-Rideau Public School and Wolford Public School are both listed for possible closure at the end of the school year, according to a report issued by the Upper Canada District School Board. The Board [UCDSB] has approved the start of a public review to determine the best ways to consolidate school space and increase the provincial funding for building improvements that enhance student learning.

Board Trustees approved a report on September 28 that will launch the Building for the Future Pupil Accommodation Review (PAR) within the UCDSB. The report details draft recommendations for potential school closures to consolidate space in the district that would also position the board to proceed with development of a Capital Priorities Plan.

The report also outlines a public consultation process that will keep communities informed.

“Tonight’s meeting was not about the Board closing any schools,” stated Board Chair Jeff McM illan. “I ns tead, it’s about the Board opening a conversation

with our parents and school communities.”

He emphasized that, through the discussion at the Board table, the only approval that was granted this evening was to commence a feedback and informationgathering process with parents through the use of Accommodation Review Committees (ARCs).

The review is necessary because of the realities of declining enrolment and surplus space in Board schools. With changing demographics and shifting population trends in the rural region, schools built to accommodate a larger number of students now have empty space.

Over the past 10 years, UCDSB enrolment has been reduced by 3,500 elementary students and 4,000 secondary students.

Recent changes to the Ministry of Education funding model have further reduced the likelihood of school boards receiving financial support to renovate or rebuild schools unless surplus space is reduced.

Currently, the board is faced with nearly 10,000 unused student spaces across the Board’s district – the equivalent to 33 empty elementary schools.

The board now has to pay heating, lighting and other maintenance costs on that space. Consolidation will improve the board’s ability to present business cases to the Ministry so to upgrade the aging inventory of schools – or even build new ones – across the district.

“This is about building for the future while recognizing there are new realities for school boards when it comes to provincial funding, and the number of school-aged children compared to the past,” emphasized Chair McMillan. “We need to renew our system, given these realities, while not losing sight of creating the best possible learning opportunities for all students.”

With the Board approving a public consultation through four regional ARCs, as well as providing opportunity for parents and other members of the public to offer feedback through a specially commissioned website, the Board of Trustees is looking forward to collecting feedback and input on the draft initial staff reports.

The ARCs will host two public meetings each, with the first set in

November, 2016 and the second in January, 2017.

Further details regarding the regional ARCs will be finalized and shared with parents and communities by no later than Friday, October 7.

The scope of the Review will consider as many as 16 schools for closure by the end of the 2016-2017 school year, with an additional 13 schools being considered for closure beyond that.

Overall the report classifies potential closures into three categories: Category 1: School closures involving the transfer of students to existing schools with space (Schools to close by June 30, 2017). These include Oxford-on-Rideau Public School and Wolford Public School.

Category 2: School closures involving the transfer of students to existing schools that will need temporary space adjustments such as portables (schools to close by June 30, 2017).

Category 3: School closures conditional on Ministry approval for facility upgrades or rebuilds (date for closure to be determined). Four additional schools could fall into either category

as a desire to lose a few pounds, it quickly turns into a dangerous addiction that can have serious health consequences. For many like myself, it is a way to feel in control when life seems unpredictable and chaotic. It is anything but a shallow teenage girl’s disease. Over the past four months, I have seen men and women from ages 1760 commit themselves to recovery at Homewood.

I’m telling you my story in the hope that others will have the courage to talk about their own struggles with mental health. Secrets keep you sick and no one should have to face their illness alone. I am so thankful for the support I got at Homewood over the past few months, and also for the support I have received, not only from friends and family, but also from many members of this community who wished me well when I took my leave in May, not knowing why I had

gone. For many who suffer from eating disorders the support isn’t there, as treatment is underfunded and wait lists are months long. Many people who suffer from anorexia and bulimia die from their disease waiting for the treatment they desperately need.

My journey is certainly not over, and I feel relieved to have my story out in the open. I am working on not being ashamed of my struggles and hope that I can lead by example by starting the conversation, not only about eating disorders, but about mental health as a whole in this community.

I am really excited to be home and I’m looking forward to continuing my recovery journey amongst all of you! I truly value this community and I will be able to appreciate it even more now that I am healthy and on the road to recovery.

Greetings from away

by Hilary Thomson W h a t ’s u p N o r t h Grenville? It’s been a while, and I’ve missed being a part of the goingson in the community.

I’ve been keeping tabs on what’s been happening over the past few months and it seems like North Grenville and Merrickville have had a busy summer. From Kemptville Live, to the many festivals that lined the streets of Merrickville, and the opening of a youth shelter in North Grenville.

Never a dull moment, that’s for sure.

You may remember that, back in May, I October 5, 2016

published a small article explaining that I was taking a leave of absence from the paper. At that point I was not ready to share the reasons for my taking time off, but over the past few months I have gained the courage and strength to speak.

On May 12 I was admitted to Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario to be treated for an eating disorder. Anorexia Nervosa has plagued my life since I was 16, and in May it once again became a health issue and something I could not ignore. It is not easy for me to talk about this part of my life. For a long time I did my best to hide it, suffering in silence.

I have decided that it is finally time to break that silence and openly admit my struggles.

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2 or 3 depending on a confirmation of temporary portable needs.

The Board’s decision to authorize a Pupil Accommodation Review process follows earlier public discussions at the Board table from

May 2016 to June 2016, regarding Long Term Accommodation Projections and Program Review reports from staff.

A final Board decision about school closures is expected for March 23, 2017.

Municipality of North Grenville to host Rural Summit

The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Rural Summit on Saturday, November 26, 2016.

The Summit will bring North Grenville’s community together to discuss ideas and opportunities on how to enhance communications on the Municipal decisionmaking process and ensure that the rural way of life in North Grenville is preserved.

In preparation for the Summit, the Municipality has launched an online survey that asks the community to provide valuable input into the topics and areas of interest that will be discussed at the Summit. The survey is available here until October 14, 2016.

Hard copies of the survey will also be available at the North Grenville Municipal Office (285 County Road 44) and at the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street). The Library is also offering support services for those who would like to complete the survey online, but don’t have Internet access. Just drop in at the library and they will be happy to assist you.

“The Summit is being held in response to the 2013 Community Strategic Plan that was adopted by Council on June 24, 2013,” said Mayor David Gordon. “Council is looking forward to this inaugural event to work together to support our rural area.”.

The Strategic Plan goes on to explain that “local residents enjoy the small town feel of North Grenville.

For many, it is an opportunity to appreciate nature, friendly neighbours and the benefits of a rural quality of life. Residents on farms, acreages and in North Grenville’s hamlets – Oxford Mills, Oxford Station, Bishop’s Mills, Burritt’s Rapids and Heckston – enjoy rural charm at a relaxed pace with quick access to urban centers for everyday goods and services”.

The Summit will include presentations, information and discussion to foster communications and suggestions on how we can all continue to work together to support our rural area and benefit from our rural way of life.

Registration and more details for the Rural Summit will be available soon.

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by Deron Johnston For well over a decade, 13-17 Clothier Street has been the site of the best in local music and local food. It’s a tradition Shelley Stinson and Ken Baird plan to keep alive and well for

many years to come. The owners of the South Branch Bistro have been working feverishly to renovate the restaurant, the patio and the menu to get ready for their grand opening, which happened this past Saturday, October 1.

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by Ken Mews Louise Arsenault, of Louise & Company, much more than a celebration store, is retiring and the store will be closing October 22. Louise was honoured last Thursday by a reception celebrating her decade as a prominent and well-loved member of the local business community by her friends of the North Grenville Business Builders (NGBB).

Louise did not start in business with balloons and streamers, but with breastfeeding supplies and pumps, which she sold from her own home in Winchester. Her interest in childcare came naturally as a former public health nurse who had raised five children, including a set of twins.

In 2000, after her children had all passed through Grade 4, she bought a bulk food store October 5, 2016

in Winchester, which also sold helium balloons. Ten years ago she moved her business to Kemptville, to the brand new Creekside Mall, when a store selling balloons in town closed.

To balloons, it was logical to add other party supplies and, eventually, quality toys and baby shoes. She joined NGBB less than three months after her store opened and her reputation and friendly approach have been winning her friends, customers and supportive business associates ever since. A theme of bringing joy to children and making mothers’ lives a bit easier seems to run through her career.

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congratulatory scroll from the municipality and one from Leeds Grenville MPP Steve Clark who was unable to attend.

Ken and Shelley were excited to talk about the fact that the South Branch Bistro will now be open seven days a week, starting at 9:00am to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chef Jason Low, formerly of Lock 17, is a very recent addition to the staff and is very excited to lead the kitchen staff and continue working with local suppliers like Rideau Pines Farm in North Gower. Along with continuing to serve the incredible beef brisket that people love, they’ve also added oysters and other seafood offerings from sustainable seafood supplier Whalesbone in Ottawa. And beer lovers

After a formal ribbon cutting ceremony right out in front of the restaurant that included Ken, Shelley, their staff and a few members of North Grenville council, Mayor David Gordon presented Shelley and Ken with a

need not worry, as the South Branch Bistro will continue to offer an excellent variety of Ontario craft beers on tap, along with a couple of mainstream favourites.

Live music will also continue to be an important part of the restaurant, as they plan to have it every Friday and Saturday night, plus the always popular ‘open mic’ on Sunday afternoons. Instead of charging a cover charge, as in the past, the music will now be free for everyone coming into the restaurant.

Local musicians will also be prominently featured, as North Grenville is blessed

to have an abundance of local musical talent.

For those fans of downtown Kemptville, the South Branch Bistro seems to be perfectly positioned to create another important social hub for the downtown area.

By creating more of these social hubs downtown, it will only make the area more of a destination for residents and visitors alike.

Shelley and Ken seem to fully understand that concept and have created a warm and comfortable place where people will want to meet and connect over a cold beer, a great meal or both.

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include more rest and travel (perhaps to the Iles de la Madeleine), although she plans to continue devoting her energy to providing advice and help to nursing mothers as a longstanding volunteer with the Winchester branch of the La Leche League of Canada. She even hopes to offer the skills she has developed over the years to help relieve some of the pressure on the overworked staff of the Winchester Hospital.

Louise has always said that she has only sold products she believes in, so she is happy that To Be Continued will be carrying the Melissa & Doug well-made wooden toys that she introduced to North Grenville and TLC Medical Supply will provide a continuing source for Medela breast pumps.

We w i s h L o u i s e continued health and happiness in her retirement.

Sierra Sherman. Kendra McIntosh and Danika Sherman with their rescue pets Kendra McIntosh has a deep love for animals and a concern for their welfare, so when she hears about abused or abandoned cats, dogs, or whatever other creature might be in need, she wants to do something about it.

Two years ago, Kendra came across a web site that was looking for drivers to rescue abused animals. Being an animal lover, she decided to contact them to find out more about the association. Within two days she was on board and on the road. She now drives for three animal rescue foundations: Critter Cabs, Furry Tails and K9 Crusader.

Kendra was born and raised here in North Grenville. She works part time for the Kemptville Restaurant and, when she is not there, she is on the road rescuing animals.

Most of the animals come from Quebec because provincial standards for animal welfare are very low there compared to Ontario.

Two weeks ago, TSC invited her to do a fundraiser for the cause. The event raised over $886, part of the money going to Furry Tails in Smith Falls, and part to help pay for the gas for the many volunteers who do so much driving.

Furry Tails are a not-for-profit, foster-based rescue agency, located in Smiths Falls.

Their primary goal is to assist cats (older and middle aged) who have been displaced, abandoned, or at high risk of being euthanized in the pound system. They adopt up to 30 cats a month.

When speaking to Kendra, she talked about one of the worst cases she ever picked up. It was a little white dog that had come from Montreal. It weighed only 7lbs and had been beaten to the point where it had lost its eyesight. These are the animals that Kendra and her friends rescue and transport to a healthier home.

Some of the rescued animals are adopted out through Pet Value here in Kemptville, Smith Falls and Richmond.

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Preparing for a long walk Joe Roberts stopped by The Village Bean Coffee House in Merrickville last Sunday morning before starting on the latest leg of his cross-Canada journey.

Robyn Fredrickson, owner of the shop, along with Mayor David Nash and some of the residents of the Village, made Joe and his wife Marie (second from left) welcome and gave them a warm send-off as they headed for Kemptville and the event at the North Grenville District High School later that day.

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Merrickville-Wolford Awarded 5 Blooms Sixth annual Merrickville’s Jazz Fest

Join us for the sixth annual Merrickville’s Jazz Fest (MJF) taking place from October 13 to 16 and showcasing a terrific lineup of musical talent from Québec City, Toronto, Montréal, and the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

This year the event will feature 15 excellent groups who together represent a wide array of exciting Jazz subgenres.

The festival kicks off with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday October 13 at 7:30 pm in

the Baldachin Ballroom.

The event is held each year in recognition of MJF’s sponsors and supporters and this year features the high-powered, funkinfused jazz of ERU-ERA, an exciting and unique new group that showcases some of Ottawa’s best young musicians. The evening is free for sponsors and advance ticket holders.

This year’s lineup has been carefully planned to allow for maximum fun without a rush to get from venue to venue. Visit historical venues, shop at unique artist boutiques, sample gourmet cuisine, and enjoy comfortable accommodations, all within a few minutes’ walk from every concert location. So come enjoy a weekend of jazz with us, where you can take

your time exploring our beautiful heritage village while enjoying evenings full of performances by the most talented jazz artists in the region.

MJF director Peggy Holloway is delighted to invite audiences to attend this year’s festival. “Treat yourself to a weekend of exciting variety in both music and experience.

We are thrilled that these musicians have chosen to join us for this year’s celebration of jazz in o u r c o m m u n i t y. T h e generous support of our local businesses helps to make the festival possible and we gratefully acknowledge here our Platinum Sponsors: The Baldachin Inn, The Blue Pearl Foundation, Cherry Picked, Merrickville Lion’s Club, Town and

Country Chrysler Ltd. (TCTV), and our Gold Sponsors; Karen Oxorn Jazz Vocalist, Lark spur line Inc., Merrickville Storage Centre, A Touch of Whimsy and Yamaha Canada.”

For information on our program, the artists, venues, tickets/passes and a complete list of this year's sponsors please visit our website at merrickvillesjazzfest.com or find us on Facebook.

At the 2016 Communities in Bloom Ontario Provincial Awards Ceremony on September 17, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford came away with the 5 Bloom Award which is the maximum achievement under the program. Only nine other communities in Ontario achieved this rating; with Merrickville-Wolford the only Village to make the list.

The program inspires communities to enhance and sustain the visual appeal of neighbourhoods, public spaces, parks and streetscapes through the use of flowers, plants, trees and landscaping. It also rates the preservation of heritage, attention to cultural assets and environmental stewardship.

“This confirms our belief that we are the prettiest Village in Ontario and that our volunteers are second to none”, noted Mayor David Nash.

The Communities in Bloom judges visited the Village in late July and the Village received special mention from the judges for its heritage.

In 1998, the Village was the recipient of 5 Blooms and won the designation for its population category both provincially and nationally. Planning is already underway for successful participation in 2017, our country’s 150th anniversary.

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(NC) Whether it's your first or twentieth time hosting loved ones for Thanksgiving, everyone can use some extra advice on making the event super special and delicious. Don't fret and get on track easily with these three hosting tips for both traditional and modern décor schemes: 1. Welcome guests with sights and scents that please. Before guests arrive, have pumpkin pie baking in the oven so that the scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger greet them. You can find an easy pumpkin pie and other Thanksgiving recipes online at carnationmilk.ca. You can also decorate your walkway, front door, or foyer with Thanksgiving-themed accents. Doing this will make guests feel at home quickly and spark conversations.

Traditional: Place a wreath in fall colours on your front door and decorate your front steps or foyer with ornamental corn or mini orange pumpkins.

Modern: For a funkier vibe, embrace a different colour scheme, like white, grey, and silver. This neutralizes the tone of your décor, while maintaining a fall feel. Paint mini pumpkins white with silver stems, or put a birch wreath on your door instead of an orange one.

2. Ensure your table has the basics covered. In the weeks leading up to the main event, count up all your dishes, mugs, and cutlery to ensure you have enough for everyone. Don't forget often-overlooked items like a pie slicer, a carving knife, and a gravy boat. Next, plan your table's theme to feel Thanksgiving-appropriate.

Traditional: Tie straw strings around the necks of mason jars, looping them into a bow. Arrange them down the centre of the table and fill them with sprigs from maple trees with the orange, red, and yellow leaves still on.

Modern: Pick up some ornamental corn (dried husks on), trim the husks to your liking, and spray paint the cobs silver. Lay one at the top of everyone's place — you can even write their name on the husk for a personal touch.

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3. Plan for your littlest visitors. If children are going to be in attendance, plan something specifically for them. Both kids and their parents will appreciate your efforts.

Traditional: Greet your youngest arrivals at the door with a Thanksgiving-themed colouring book and crayons.

Modern: Set up an easy-to-reach dessert station with paper plates, sprinkles, whipped cream, and pumpkin pie tarts — you can put tarts in the oven before guests arrive. Encourage kids to decorate the tarts to their liking and even serve them to others.

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Brian Northgrave-History of the Rideau Canal.

Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in the Lions Club Suite from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8pm. Sponsored by the Kemptville Players Inc. You have the power to give life, book your appointment at blood.ca Hilltop Manor in Merrickville open house in support of the Alzheimer's Society. Come in and enjoy coffee tea and treats, bake sale, and afternoon entertainment, 10-11:30 am and 1:30-3:00pm. All proceeds are going to the Alzheimer's society. Hope to see you there.

Kemptville Horticultural Society monthly meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church - Awards Night & Social. Everyone Welcome.

Probus Club of NG, 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker will be from Big Sky Ranch. Come for fellowship and learning.

All welcome.

BEEF SUPPER, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Adults $15 Children 6-12 $6 Under 6 Free Kemptville Legion Craft show 9 am – 3 pm. Vendors please call Lorena 613-258-9065 for tables.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, every 2nd Mon. at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, Leslie Hall on Clothier St. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed. beginning Sept. 14, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00.

Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

Refreshments available.

Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wed. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun.

New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737.

Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed of the month, starting October 5. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed.

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri., 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome.

Friendship Lunch, Leslie Hall, hosted by St. James, Holy Cross, Salvation Army, St. John and Kemptville Pentecostal Churches, 11:30 am.

Donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome.

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

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MOSHER, MARJORIE B. (MARJ)

Peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by her family, on Thursday September 29, 2016. Loving mother of Jim (Carole) of Ottawa, Kathy (Barry Laing) of Beamsville, Ontario, and Peter (Noreen Hill) of Ottawa. Proud Grandma of Chris, Eric, Jack and Denise. Great-Grandmother of Peter, Gibson, Warren, Makena, Zachary, Xavier and Théo. Sister to Charles Curtis (Lorna). Marj is predeceased by her husband Russell and brother Alfred Curtis (Margaret).

Marj will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville, Ontario on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at 2 pm. Reception to follow. Those who wish, may make memorial donations to Kemptville District Hospital. For condolences and on-line guest book please visit www.hpmcgarry.ca. Special thanks to Dr. Gabriela Lewin and the nursing staff at Kemptville District Hospital

JEAN VALCOUR-UNRUH Peacefully passed away at Bayfield Manor, K e m p t v i l l e o n F r i d a y, September 23, 2016, age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Valcour and the late Erwin UnRuh. Loving mother of Dan Valcour (Sandra) and Dave Valcour (Cathy Vandewal and the late Margaret). Cherished n a n o f To d d Va l c o u r (Melanie), Sheri McMullen (Tim), Chad Valcour, Jason Valcour (Laura) and Ashley Wilson (Dan). Great-nany of Tiana, Taylor, Brooke, Maddie, Bryer and Leyton.

Predeceased by her parents James Templeton and Annie Wilson, her brother Allen Templeton and her sister Mildred Raina.

This is how we remember Jean at Bayfieild School of Art. Always a smile on her face. The class will miss you Jean!

TIM BOND, Retired Kemptville Fire Chief Tim went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Margaret (Rose). Predeceased by his parents Bill and Lil and his wife Sharron (Dillabough). Proud and loving father of Karen Sloan (Burt) of Ventnor, Lori Bond (Jamie Crook), Charlie (Heather) both of Kemptville and Lina Theobald (Martin) of Bishops Mills. Precious grandfather of Brody and Rebecca Hodges, Ryker Theobald, Quentin Bond and Maysen Sloan. Dear brother of Janice Hyndman (Reg) of Kemptville and Ruth Bond (Allan Hoy) of Mountain Twp. Tim will be greatly missed by brothers-in-law Andrew Rose, John Rose, William James Rose, and Bernard Rose, sisters-in-law Catherine Skinner, and Therese RoseMichniak all of Peterborough. Tim will be fondly remembered by mothers-in-law Eva Dillabough and Marthanne Rose and the entire Dillabough and Rose families.

As a firefighter and fire chief in Kemptville, Tim ultimately, through Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, gave his life to help protect his community. Tim’s family wants to thank Dr. Leahy (his family doctor), Dr. Altouri (his oncologist), the nurses, support staff and caregivers at the General Hospital for the compassionate and respectful care given to Tim and his family over the past year. Special thanks to Tim’s best friend, Dan Gordon, for always being there when needed.

Tim became a volunteer firefighter with the Kemptville Fire Department on February 3rd, 1972.

He held the position of volunteer Captain from January 1977. His appointment as Fire Chief on August 27th, 1991 on a volunteer basis. He became full time in early 1992 until 2012.

Donations to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Kemptville or to a charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Helen (Lynne) Peers November 19,1947 - September 27, 2016 After working as a PSW for almost 30 years, caring for others, Helen (Lynne) Peers, lost her own battle with cancer and passed peacefully at the Winchester Hospital on September 27, 2016 at the age of 68.

She is survived by her loving husband Peter, daughter Kim (Mike), son Jesse and predeceased by daughter Zoe. Lynne was the loving Grandmother of Justin, Gillian, Chase and Ella. She will be fondly remembered by the Sistek, Dalton, D'Allesandro, Lodge, Holmes and Luecke families.

We would like to thank the wonderful medical staff at the Winchester Memorial Hospital for their support and compassion during this most difficult time. We would also like to thank Byers Funeral Home for facilitating all arrangements.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are most welcomed.

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Kemptville Sports Hall of Fame induction

by Deron Johnston Trophies are symbols.

To the people not involved with winning them, trophies are often seen as symbols of victory or the defeat of another. To the people involved, they are symbols of reward for hard work, sacrifice and passion. That passion was clearly on display at the Kemptville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Thursday night at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

This year was a very unique one for the hall of fame. The list of inductees this year contained two sisters and a total of three teams. The two sisters Adelle and Anny Bourguignon were extraordinary athletes attaining high levels of athleticism across multiple sports including hockey and even represented Canada on the international stage through Special Olympics.

Tw o o f t h e t e a m s were a natural fit to be inducted together. The 1986 Kemptville midget ‘C’ boys fastball team and the 1986 Kemptville peewee ‘C’ boys fastball team both won provincial championships in Meaford, Ontario and Waterford, Ontario respectively only two weeks apart. Many of the players and coaches of both teams were in attendance and also still live in the area.

The third team inducted was the 1998/1999 Kemptville 73s junior ‘B’ hockey team that became Eastern Ontario champions. This very talented group of individuals admittedly started off their season tumultuously, but over the course of the year grew together into a very formidable team that dominated throughout

the playoffs. Though they may now live in different places, their bond was clear as they re-connected with each other throughout the night.

The sponsors for the evening and the annual hall of fame golf tournament helped to raise the money necessary to pay for the event so that it can remain free for everyone who wishes to attend. The evening also wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of the nomination committee and their group of volunteers.

The nomination committee is also working on two other initiatives including an information kiosk that will eventually be placed at the municipal centre for people to look up information about the hall of fame and the inductees themselves.

They also currently have a bursary program that gives quarterly financial aid to deserving local athletes, teams and organizations.

If you know of a deserving athlete, team or organization that needs financial help to achieve their goals or want to nominate a deserving athlete, coach, team staff member or other individual (who helped to build and promote local sports) for inclusion in the hall of fame, please email Doug Rigby at drigby@ tallmangroup.ca.

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Kemptville 73’s even up at one

The Final Touch.....Bobby Dow brings it home for win in final seconds 6 - 5 over Hawkesbury Hawks Tuesday night We are in our barn on a rare Tuesday night game to face the Hawkesbury Hawks. The first frame: the “sin-bin” was on a revolving door until the 73’s drew first blood at 7:16, when Wichers springs Joel McGrath with a break-away pass to launch a back-handed over stoppers glove side.

At 5:43 the Hawks tied it up, as Zachary Fournier punched in a rebound past Brooks, with helpers from Smith and Eller. The Hawks would capitalize on PPG at 0:12 when Cote and Stevens found Bruno Cheff to put them ahead by one. Kemptville out-shot Hawkesbury by 18 to 14.

Matt Tugnutt would be awarded a PS at 17:04, after being “bull-dogged” during a break-out. A perfect back handed over Standen’s shoulder put the boys back in the game to even the odds. Bruno Cheff will attack with a heavy fore check and bury the puck for second of the night at 11:08 for the Hawk’s SHG and break the tie. Then, at 5:47, Tom McHenry, assisted

by Cote and Provost, for the insurance marker.

Kemptville will close out the period when Kirkby wins draw to Giguere and Cameron Bisson pounces on a rebound to make 4 to 3 at 3:59. Kemptville blasted Hawkesbury by 20 to 12 SOG. Last twenty: at 11:03 from Leone and Cheff to Jonathan Cyr to give Hawks a two goal advantage again.

73’s Kirkby, clearing the zone, blows a tire as he passes off to Row to Bobby Dow, breaking to the net to establish their comeback at 6:50. The Kirkby Krew back on the ice to add energy pays off when Kirkby to Bissonette and Cameron Bisson will punch in the loose rubber at 3:29 for his second marker

Front Row L-R: Daniel Cote, Xavier Martell, Ryan Carolan, Gavin White, Connor Van Luit, Koby MacFarlane, Kobey Young. Back Row L-R: Coach Dennis Van Luit, Coach Kent Young, Jason Moorhouse, Max Johnston, Russell Radko, Curran Gilmour, Cole Hodges, Coach Steve White. Absent from photo: Kyle Jackson.

Submitted by Dan Piche In their inaugural season, the Seaway Surge Minor Bantam team captured the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association Championship. After finishing the regular season in 4th place in the 11-team league, the Surge ran the table in the playoffs, going undefeated in the double knockout format. Leading up to the championship game, the Surge defeated elite teams from Kingston, Whitby, and Oshawa. In the deciding game, the Surge faced their season long rival, the top seeded AAA Ottawa Chiefs. Leading 5-2 heading into the last inning, the Surge surrendered 3 runs that forced the game into extra innings. The Surge were able to squeeze in a run in the top of the 8th and keep the Chiefs off the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning to win in dramatic fashion.

On behalf of the entire Seaway Surge organization, the coaches, players and parents from all of the other Seaway Surge teams, we would like to pass along our congratulations to the Bantam players on their success, as well as Steve White and the rest of his coaching staff for their dedication and hard work. They, along with the other three Surge teams represented our district tremendously both on and off the field. Well done!

Mustangs capture double Silver at two weekend tournaments

Back row L-R: Kotay Bryson, Rhian King, Matt Wiggins, Noah Shaver, Mat McNamee Front row L-R: Seth Bushnell, Travis McInnis, Lucas Frost Submitted by Angus MacDonald The St. Michael senior men’s volleyball team travelled to Kingston and Renfrew on the weekend of September 24 for back to back tournaments and came home with two silver medals for their efforts. On Friday, the boys defeated KCVI in the semi-finals but lost a close one to LGSSAA rival Rideau DHS. On Saturday, the Mustangs cruised through the round robin and defeated Notre Dame CHS in the semi final before losing to L’Escale in the finals. Strong defence and hitting from Kotay Bryson and big blocks from Matt McNamee and Matt Wiggins led the way. Lucas Frost had excellent weekend and led the team in serving aces. The boys headed to South Grenville last Wednesday to kick off the regular season.

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of the night and season to force OT. Bobby Dow was thinking differently with just seconds left on clock as Wichers slammed the puck over the line to Row behind the opposition’s net and the rest was history, as two unanswered goals from Bobby Dow with just 0:23 left .The boys initiated a strong three goal comeback to give them a 6 - 5 victory. SHG for 73’s 21 to 12.

This is what Junior Hockey is all about, and if you want an economical evening out with great entertainment value, come on out and support your team and enjoy Hockey with Edge..

We were looking for revenge on Friday night after the last meeting and loss with the Brockville Braves. The Braves opened the scoring at 12:30, when Corey Caruso received a helper from Moore and close out with a 1 to 0 lead. Braves out-shot 73’s by 11 to 8.

Second go-around, Brockville put the goahead on the board at 11:03 when Dustin Rinaldo, assisted by Jarvis and Deyrmenjian, beat Hodgins for two goal lead.

With a man advantage, Matt Tugnutt started the cycle below the line after Dow and Guy penetrated the zone and went to the centre to receive final pass to put 73’s within one. Brockille out-gun Kemptville by 17 - 15 and

ahead by one.

Last twenty: the Braves came on strong, as Caruso and Allen assisted Colin Tonge for the insurance at 19:37. Corey Caruso from Moore and Jarvis at 17:41 for PPG to extend their lead.

Tracy wins the draw back to Giguere, and Bobby Dow redirects into the mesh 5:00. 73’s pulled Nicholas Hodgins at 2:20, hoping to make a stand.

Devin Moore, with lead pass from Sutton, sunk it for empty net marker. After winning draw in Braves zone, Beauparlant over to Noah Rowe that ripped one past Johnson at 0:43.

Brockville Braves closed the contest with 5 - 3 win, even though Kemptville blasted them 18 to 9 SHG, but not enough time left. It was great to see Owen Guy back in the line-up with his team mates.

We need to play 60 minute hockey on the ice, not watch it from the “sinbin” or coast for the first two periods. One suggestion by a loyal fan was to spot each opponent two points before the game, then play catch-up…what do you think coach? Kemptville will be pumped going into Nepean to meet the Raiders on their own turf after their poor showing in Brockville on Friday.

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Social Security for Kemptville Players

submitted by Monica Cleland Rehearsals are underway three times a week for Andrew Bergman's play "Social Security". It is a wonderful comedy directed by Diane Miller, brought to the Urbandale Art Centre stage at the end of October.

As director, Diane has had the task of choosing the cast at audition, mapping out the blocking of the play (where the actors will be on stage), and deciding on the main goals of each of the characters. She also decided upon the set design and lighting/sound effects required, and has had final say on the costumes, and many other details required to bring this play to the stage.

Our producer, Barb McDerby, was instrumental in filling the rest of the positions required to get a play in motion. There are several very reliable people in our organization that we call upon time and again, because they do such a great job.

For instance, our set builder, Derek VanDer Meer. Whenever a box set needs building, or even a complicated set piece, who we call? Derek!

All the graphics and art work that you see on our posters or website, are provided by Caroline Marshall. The photographs for the cast/crew are done

by John Wilberforce, who manages to bring out the absolute best in all of us.

Lighting and sound is a big part of any play. It can set the mood, and create the tension required for a scene. Unfortunately, it is only noticed if something goes wrong. Fortunately for our operator, Terry Watkiss, that doesn't happen very often.

Every set needs "dressing". Finding all the furniture, and the bits and pieces that accessorize from paint to trim, are what Leah Doiron does best. It truly is an art form in itself, October 5, 2016

and she makes it look effortless.

Hand props need to be found and kept track of back stage for the actor to either bring on stage (purse); or put on his person (handkerchief).

Keeping track of these many items for this play, are Debbie MacGillivray and Angela Kennedy.

Costumes need to be procured from our own stash, sewn, sourced and/or altered for each performance. Helen Visbach is our wardrobe wizard on an ongoing basis.

Barb McDerby is doing double duty this year, as she is also our long standing go-to for admission tickets. She interfaces with all the businesses that are kind enough to pre-sell our tickets, and also handles our ticket reservations.

The prompter can save an actor when they "dry up" or forget a line on stage. There is no scarier moment than this. The actors will be able to thank Jennifer Gow for saving them this time around.

Actors sometimes need help with quick changes backstage. Helen McGregor is filling the position of Dresser for this production.

Front of House is a big job, which entails bringing in people to be in charge of taking in/selling admission tickets; passing out programs; selling 50/50 tickets, and also selling water at intermission.

Ellen Fawcett is Front of House for this production, and is currently getting all her helpers in line. Seven people are required for each performance night.

Lastly, there is myself, Monica Cleland, and I do publicity. Beside the 3-4 articles that I try to get in the local papers, I am in the process of updating the website, www.kemptvilleplayers. ca. Also, I try and get the word out to other theatre

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groups, and as the date draws nearer, I try to contact radio, TV, other papers, and do an e-mail and facebook blitz.

Please save the date: Thursday, October 27 through to Sunday, October 30 at the Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre. Thursday to Saturday performances will start at 7:30 pm with the Sunday matinee starting at 2 pm. Doors open 1/2 hour prior to show times. Tickets are $15 per person, and are available at B&H Grocer, Business Strategies and at the Municipal Centre.

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