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Vol. 3, No. 38
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September 23, 2015
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by David Shanahan There are times, particularly in the middle of a long and often nasty election campaign, when it can become easy to get cynical and doubt whether to believe anything you hear. But the people who gathered at the Urbandale Arts Centre last week for an All-Candidates meeting brought a different attitude with them. They filled the theatre and listened to the four candidates talk about their policies and party platforms. They asked questions, and got answers. Whether the night changed their minds about where to cast their vote is known only to them, but at the very least the candidates had the opportunity of leaving a personal impression on the voters, for better or for worse. The night was packed
with questions and answers: the candidates engaged each other in honest, often blunt terms. But what impressed about the event, especially in the light of the party leaders’ debate taking place on television at the same time, was the consistent respect and patience shown by all four. Everyone took their chance to speak, and, for three of them at least, made good use of the opportunity to criticise the Stephen Harper Government. Gord Brown, incumbent Conservative MP, must have felt quite alone against the three other candidates who seemed most in agreement when it came to dismissing current government actions. Lorraine Rekmans, for the Green Party, and Margaret Andrade of the NDP, have no permanent campaign office in North Grenville, and so needed to introduce them-
selves to the voters in this sole all-candidates meeting in North Grenville. Mary Jean McFall, like Gord Brown, does have a campaign office in Kemptville, and has been attending a number of events in NG, so was more of a known quantity before the night. But all three left a very clear impression, I think, on the minds of those who heard them. Gord provided a list of his contributions to the economy of North Grenville over the past eleven years, and maintained a cool exterior in the face of concerted criticism. But the overall impression left by the four candidates was one of thoughtful, patient and respectful interaction, yet with no punches pulled. Perhaps the clearest indication of how they were received by the audience came at the end of the evening when they
were given a spontaneous standing ovation, not a usual sight at an election campaign event. To put the final and extremely moving touch to the occasion, the entire audience then joined in with Pat Maloney as he began to sing O Canada. It was a wonderful gesture. It was a pity that more business leaders were not present that night. And the continuing alienation of young people, and even those under thirty, is a worrying sign for our future. Politics can make you cynical. Political campaigns even more so. But for one night in North Grenville we saw politics as it could be: democracy at its finest. Remember Valdy’s great statement at Kemptville Live: “Bad governments are elected by good people - who don’t vote!”.
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Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are now being accepted. If you are a student who is currently attending or will be enrolling this year in a college, university or any other post-secondary institution, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $500 per each academic year. Applications must be received by Provincial Command before Friday March 25, 2016 Eligibility • Ex-Servicemen or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces (Regular, Reserve and Merchant (Navy) and their children and grandchildren. • Ordinary and Life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children and grandchildren. • Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children. • Ladies’ Auxiliary members and their children and grandchildren. • Step children and step grandchildren may be considered. Application forms may be picked up at high school guidance departments or at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Legion’s Provincial web-site.(google: bursaries Ontario Command The Royal Canadian Legion.) Please note: completed application forms must be mailed to the address shown on the application form. Forms sent by email or fax will not be accepted. For further information contact the Legion Branch nearest you or Douglas Brunton, Zone G-3 Bursary Chairman, at 613-2585111 . E-mail d.c.brunton@sympatico.ca
TAKING PART IN OUR COMMUNITY
Youth talent shines at local Film Festival The 3rd Annual MyView Youth Film Festival Awards Ceremony showcased some amazing filmmaking talent this past Sunday at the Kemptville Youth Centre. Guests munched on popcorn while being entertained by the 6 short films that were nominated this year. Young people ages 1221 were invited to create and submit films (5 minutes or less) on a topic that is important to them and their community. The films were judged by local ‘celebs’ on the message the film speaks to, as well as production and entertainment elements. Final scores were tabulated using a blend of judging scores and online votes at the MyView website. This year, due to interest outside the region, the committee added a “Foreign Film” Category for submissions from outside Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Counties. The winner in that category was Kortney Barton from L’Orignal Ontario for her documentary film “What We Don’t Know about women in film-making”. For Best Overall Film, there were three films nomi-
nated and the results were as follows: - 1st Place – Lexi Lyons and Julia Friesen from Westport with Losing Creativity. A unique and moving look at independent, creative expression. - 2nd Place – Theresa Graham from Kemptville with Don’t Judge. A wonderfully filmed commentary on being true to yourself. - 3rd Place – Liam Ryan from Kemptville with Shadows. A poignant message on bullying and mental illness. Winners were thrilled with the amazing prizes from the sponsors. TVCogeco donated a GoPro camera and iPad Air for the 2nd and 3rd place winners, and Chris Cochrane of Video Communications was the $1000 Grand Prize sponsor! After the ceremony, there were smiles everywhere and plans are being hatched for the 2016 Festival already! Check out the films for yourself at www.myviewfilmfest.ca If you would like more information about MyView, contact myview@kemptvilleyc.com
Historic murals unveiling
The new historic murals at Prescott Street Bridge have now been installed and will be officially unveiled at 2 pm on Heritage Day. These murals were the brainchild of Don Munz, who has done so much to improve the look of Kemptville. They use heritage photographs chosen by residents, which are imprinted on aluminum and hang on the retaining walls on the upstream side of the bridge. They give a wonderful and permanent character to the oldest part of Kemptville and, next to Burritt’s Rapids, the oldest settled part of North Grenville. Those attending the unveiling can visit the historical display at the Library and then step outside for the unveiling itself.
photo courtesy of George Gouthro
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Bob Besharah nominated for Economic Development Award
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Bob Besharah, owner of Class Axe and organiser of the recent Kemptville Live Music Festival, has been nominated for the 2015 United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership. The Municipal Council of North Grenville has voted to support the nomination, which is specifically in connection with the success of Kemptville Live. It had been hoped that the nomination would go to the Festival, as such, but the rules of the award require that a single individual receive the nomination. Bob himself, while very grateful for the nomination, is quick to point out that he simply represents a team of people who were responsible for the Festival, particularly Karen Bedard, his felloworganiser and dynamo behind much of the success. The nomination, says Bob, reflects her work, and that of the entire team, and he is just happy to represent them. The award is named for William (Bill) Thake, who was recognized as being the longest-serving mayor in Canada. Mr. Thake was first elected a councillor in 1961 and was elected reeve/mayor in 1969, a position he held for the next 44 years. His municipal experience spanned more than half a century with 52 years of service within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Mr. Thake was Counties Warden for four terms. The Bill Thake Award for Economic Development Leadership was introduced in 2011. This annual award, also called the Warden’s Award, recognizes and celebrates a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership resulting in the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy. Individual leaders, not groups or committees, can be nominated. Following the passing of Mr. Thake in 2013, this is now a Memorial Award in his honour.
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Limerick Forest celebrates its 75th Anniversary with Open House on October 4 by Monica Treidlinger, Friends of Limerick Forest Come celebrate with us! Limerick Forest is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) and the Friends of Limerick Forest have been hosting the 75th Anniversary Celebration Series this year with various events throughout the year which will culminate on October 4 at our 75th Anniversary Open House. You are invited to bring family and friends from 10 am to 4 pm, to 1175 Limerick Road, North Grenville and enjoy the many exhibits and activities planned for the day. It will be a day of fun activities and displays with a free BBQ lunch. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides in the forest, kids pony rides, horse logging and portable sawmill demonstrations, a raptor show by the Canadian Raptor Conservan-
cy, and Little Ray’s Reptiles will be on-site with lizards, snakes and turtles. Displays and exhibits will also be on hand in the Interpretive Centre and the Exhibitors Tent including the Artist’s Guild, the Historical Societies of North Grenville and Merrickville, the Eastern Ontario Horses of Course Club, the Bytown Motorcycle Association, the Bug Lady, the Eastern Ontario Model Forest, the Ferguson Forest Centre, Trees Ontario and more. Informative hikes will also be led by local historian David Shanahan, bird expert Bruce Di Labio, and naturalist Fred Schueler. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with us, and take home a commemorative hiking stick and a white pine seedling from Limerick Forest. Limerick Forest is a5,788 hectare of forest and wetland located throughout the
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and is owned and managed by the Counties in cooperation with a volunteer advisory committee – The Friends of Limerick Forest. In 1940, the Counties entered into an Agreement with the Department of Lands & Forests (now Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) to reforest and manage the land. There are four main tracts of forest; Limerick Forest North (Merrickville area), Limerick Forest South (Bishops Mills area), Limerick North Augusta and Limerick Cranberry Lake. The forest is open to the public for recreational use with many local residents enjoying the more than 180 km’s of trails. They visit the forest to enjoy bird watching, hiking, biking, dog walking, horseback riding, motor biking, ATV-ing, hunting, snowshoeing , skiing, and
snowmobiling. Throughout this past year, the Friends of Limerick Forest have hosted the 75th Anniversary Celebration Series which included a spring “Doors Open” with horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing and hot dogs over a warm fire at the Interpretive Centre in Limerick Forest South, an Orchid Blitz in Limerick Forest North, a presentation in Kemptville by Michael Runtz featuring the Canadian Beaver, a sand dune insect hike led by Henri Goulet and Pete Dang, and a presentation in Roebuck by John Jeanneney from New York State on training dogs to track wounded big game. So come out to the Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre and take part in the festivities on October 4. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Here, there and everywhere by David Shanahan The North Grenville Municipal Council (and staff) have been having some interesting interactions with communities all over the place this past week. It seems that here, there and everywhere community groups are feeling a little irritated with the plans and schemes of the people working away in the Municipal Centre, and it has raised some interesting issues for us all. The entire attitude of the municipal staff to community groups is shameful. No consultation, no concern for the best interests of the hamlets or cultural organisations: just a bureaucratic attitude that sees the wishes of the residents of North Grenville as unimportant in their plans. The people of Oxford Mills, for example, put much of the money into Maplewood that transformed it from a dark retired school house and library into the valuable asset it is today. There is even a plaque inside the hall stating as much. The people of Burritt’s
Rapids protect the heritage character of one of the oldest settlements on a World Heritage Site, but, until they found out what was planned for the streets of their hamlet, their wishes had not been taken seriously in the plans of the bureaucrats. That is, until they made a big enough fuss. Which raises this question: if the people of Burritt’s and Oxford Mills stated categorically to the North Grenville Council that they did not want to see streets widened or their community hall taken from them, would their Municipal Council listen to them, or just meekly accept whatever staff recommended instead? Who makes the decisions in this municipality? During the municipal election last year, all the candidates paid lip service to the idea of being transparent, of listening to the people, of consulting them on every important issue. What happened? I warned at the time that there is a bubble that tends to envelope councillors after a while: a bubble in which the urgings of staff become more real,
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more immediate and carry more weight than any “outside” influence. That danger is very real. The decision in the Burritt’s Rapids case is a positive sign that this council has some independent thinking behind it. It is up to people who live in North Grenville, pay taxes in North Grenville and vote in North Grenville to decide the future of North Grenville. Councillors are there to represent us, not staff. To do that, they should start asking for our opinion before deciding our future. But even that seems to be a forlorn hope, based on last Monday’s Council meeting. The facts presented to them by representatives of the Oxford Mills Community Association [OMCA] did not move them. The fact that OMCA had been encouraged to submit a proposal to buy Maplewood, and had even been offered the Town Hall for an extra $1, was denied by CAO Brian Carre. The point that none of the parties involved had been consulted before the report was written, or even informed that it was
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being presented to Council that night, seemed to make no impression on Council, with the sole honourable exception of Jim Bertram, who tried to have the Maplewood section of the Report removed for separate consideration. None of the other three would second his motion. He then demanded a recorded vote and was the only Councillor to side with the people of North Grenville. I know it is the job of the CAO to support his staff, and to claim that they are all purehearted experts with a deep love of this community and every brick of every heritage building in North Grenville. But he must know that is complete nonsense. This report recommends that the old Town Hall in Kemptville be sold within five years to a developer. And then what? Demolition, that’s what. He knows that, and he can protest as much as he likes that this is not what the report recommends, but it is there in black and white. After the wonderful display of democracy in action
that we experienced at the All-Candidates meeting in that same room, it was depressing to see things here revert to what they have been in the dark days of previous regimes. Perhaps it was significant that, of all Council members and staff, Jim Bertram was the only one to attend that meeting of the candidates. Perhaps if the others had seen that standing ovation and rousing rendition of O Canada, they might have caught a small glimpse of what they are supposed to represent. Us. I honestly thought this council would be different, that they might have a chance to escape that horrible bubble that develops around people after they get elected. That they meant what they said about being transparent, and willing to listen and consult the people of North Grenville. On Monday night, they slammed the door in the faces of people who have put long hours, their own money, and a great deal of energy in the service of this community. They really should feel ashamed.
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Local United Way Annual Campaigns begin September marks the start of your local United Way Annual Campaigns across Canada – and especially in the counties of Leeds & Grenville. With a focus on raising funds to help local partners, and initiatives meet the real needs of their communities, the campaigns are all about changing lives. This requires an active partnership between donors, your local United Way, and those in need. When we all work as one, then Together, we are possibility – the new theme for the United Way across Canada – the possibility of a better life for everyone in our communities. United Way Leeds & Grenville invests with local partners to work in three focus areas – All that kids can be; From poverty to possibility; and Health people, strong Communities. “While we work together and across Canada to bring attention to these important areas, we work directly with local partners to change lives”, notes
Melissa Hillier, Executive Director United Way Leeds & Grenville, “and all funds raised in Leeds and Grenville stay in our county. This is an essential element of our fund raising efforts – every dollar raised stays right here”. The Leeds & Grenville campaign kicked off in fine style on September 9, with a goal of changing 33,102 lives. “It is a goal we believe our community – individual donors, businesses, and community organizations – are willing to help us achieve” continued Melissa. “To reach that goal of helping 1 in 3 in our combined counties, we need everyone to reach out to us at our United Way office by calling 613-342-8889 or going to our website at www.uwlg.org to donate.” Like all United Ways, the idea of giving where you live is very important. We have many folks who work in Ottawa or even other counties, and we encourage all donors in all three counties to give to the
United Way where they live. Often the people we help are people our donors may even know. It is also important for people to ask if there can be a workplace campaign where they work. That is the easiest way to donate to your United Way. For just a $1 a day, you can be a real hero to those in need within your community. “Somewhere in Leeds & Grenville, there is a young person who is being bullied, or a senior who is lonely, who needs your support,” Melissa said, “and your donation allows us to offer that helping hand”. Right now, within your community there are folks who need help with mental health issues, or just a safe place to stay. Your donation will let us reach out a helping hand to those in need. The new United Way theme is Together, we are possibility, and we know that our community members will dig deep, and donate to help those in need, so that together we may ensure our youth, our seniors,
and those who are struggling, receive that helping hand they so desperately need. For further information, please contact your local United Way in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, and remember that every dollar donated in your County stays in your County! United Way Leeds & Grenville Melissa Hillier, ED 613-342-8889 melissa.hillier@uwlg.org
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Council vote to approve faulty report by David Shanahan The North Grenville Municipal Council sitting as Committee of the Whole, last Monday voted to accept a report from Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, on the future of some of our heritage buildings in North Grenville. It came during a meeting where Council had to backtrack on other staff proposals to widen two streets in Burritt’s Rapids, following questions being raised over the accuracy of staff reports on the necessity of carrying out the work. It actually started some time ago, when plans were laid to widen the two streets in Burritt’s Rapids. The community heard about the project and sought some details from municipal staff. They were perturbed to learn that, in their opinion, the street widening would have a very negative impact on homes on the streets, on the general heritage character of the hamlet, and would lead to a ban on parking for residents outside their own doors. There was a great deal of correspondence back and forth between residents and staff, as attempts were made to clarify the precise reason for the widening itself, and for the timing of the project, and a number of residents were convinced that this would be a disaster for their neighbourhood. More disturbingly, some statements by staff, indicating that there was a legal obligation on the Municipality to widen the two streets, was hotly disputed by residents, and a strong opposing view was expressed by a professional engineer living in Burritt’s Rapids. The main plea by the resi-
dents was that the entire plan be put on hold, at least until a comprehensive plan for the future development of roads in the hamlet was agreed between them and municipal staff. The situation was heading for a confrontation at Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, but, just days before, the Municipality agreed to postpone the widening, as requested by the residents. That might have been the end of the affair, but, right on the heels of the Burritt’s Rapids crisis, municipal staff announced that they were presenting a recommendation to Council, at that same meeting last Monday, which directly impacted another community and the North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS]. The recommendations followed a report by staff into the future use of some of our heritage buildings: the old Town Halls in Kemptville and Oxford Mills, and the community hall at Maplewood, also in Oxford Mills. The Kemptville Town Hall is currently operating as the Court House, while upstairs are located offices for the Probation Service and the North Grenville Archives, operated by the NGHS. Staff recommended to Council that this building be sold to developers within the next five years, presumably to be demolished and turned into another condominium, or some such important facility. This would make yet another important heritage site in North Grenville to be sold by the Council. One has to wonder if a potential buyer is already in the picture. The NGHS would be invited to remove, preferably to the Oxford Mills Town Hall, which is currently used only as a storage area for the
Kemptville Players. Staff’s plan was that the NGHS and the municipality’s Heritage Advisory Committee would find funding to renovate the Town Hall and turn it into an Archive/Museum. But, once again, staff had developed their plans and schemes without actually asking the parties involved for their opinions. In fact, neither the NGHS nor the Heritage Committee had been made aware that the recommendations were coming before Council on Monday night. That seemed, at the very least, impolite. Protests at the Committee meeting on Monday night were ignored by all but Councillor Jim Bertram, the other three present voting to support the misleading and incomplete staff report. The other Councillor, Tim Sutton, is busy trying out his new job in Toronto and so could not make yet another Council meeting. But the hurt feelings of those parties was nothing compared to those of the Oxford Mills Community Association [OMCA]. Back in 2003, OMCA was faced with the prospect of having Maplewood sold and/or demolished, and made the decision to take on responsibility for administering the building on behalf of the Municipality. Two years ago, that arrangement came to an end when the Municipality decided they wanted to renegotiate the lease, which they had discovered was technically illegal! OMCA were approached about buying Maplewood for $1 on condition they took over all responsibility for future maintenance and upkeep. In fact, they were offered the Town Hall for another $1. For months, both municipal staff and OMCA members worked
on drawing up an Expression of Interest, which was then submitted officially to the Municipality. Suddenly, it seems, a freeze came down over the project, and municipal staff became slow to respond to inquiries about progress. Then, as part of the recommendations at Monday night’s meeting, staff turned around and recommended against the sale to OMCA. This was both a shock and something of a stab in the back for the Association, who had made detailed plans for renovations and future use of the hall for the benefit of the community. Now, the Municipality wants to hang on to the hall, but allow OMCA to rent it at a reduced rate for certain days of the year. This in spite of the fact that the number of bookings they have managed to get for the hall is way down on what OMCA managed. Revenues stay the same, however, because of the much higher rates charged by the Municipality: rates that put the hall outside of the budget of most community groups. And that was the main reason OMCA took over the hall in the first place: to make it available to the community at reasonable rates. Even after being told that the staff report was inaccurate, incomplete and misleading, David Gordon and Frank Onasanya voted along with Barb Tobin (already expected to ignore the public), in a recorded vote, and the report was accepted. It is coming before the regular Council meeting next Monday, and that will be the last chance for members of Council to pay some attention to those most immediately affected by this decision.
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Monday, September 28 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 OF THE WHOLE Monday, October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Economic Development Advisory Committee – Friday, September 25 at 12:00 noon at the Municipal Centre. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY A United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm at 720 County Road 44. For more information, please visit www.northgrenville.ca. 2015 FINAL TAX DUE DATE A reminder that the final tax due date for all property classes is Wednesday, September 30.
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CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Sunday, October 4, 2015, 10 am – 4 pm Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre 1175 Limerick Rd., North Grenville Join us for … • FREE BBQ (bring your lawn chair) • Opening ceremonies - 1-1:30 pm • Canadian Raptor Conservancy demo • Displays and exhibits • Little Ray’s Reptiles • Wagon Rides • Pony Rides
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Schedule of Events: North Grenville Historical Society Heritage Rally- registration begins at 9:30. Please visit http://www.northgrenvillehistoricalsociety.ca/rally.html for more information
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North Grenville Library family oriented scavenger hunt 10 am to 4 pm North Grenville Historical Society displays located at the North Grenville Library and CIBC
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Historical walk of Old Town Kemptville 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Walks depart from the North Grenville Library. Please send email to biaprogramcoordinator@ gmail.com to register.
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The scoop on the golden tire
by Amanda Leang - age 9 You may have noticed a Golden Tire on the lawn of many area homes lately. Have you wondered what the story is behind the Golden Tire? The Golden Tire is the idea of Lisa Neil and Lyall Jollota, who are close family friends of mine. They started it because they wanted to raise money for their team, Gee's Gang, participating in the Neon Night run which
raises money for childhood cancer this Saturday, September 26 at Riverside Park. This is close to them because they lost a foster daughter to cancer at only 15 years old three years ago. The Golden Tire started by them giving it to a friend, who donated $20 to Gee's Gang's fundraising effort, to pass it on to another friend. Now, almost fifty homes later, they have raised close to $1,000 by doing this. Beside the Golden Tire is a sign that
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wanted to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer after Gee lost her battle with cancer in 2012. The first year, they had a penny drive and collected $750 (that's 7,500 pennies!) to give to CHEO for their renovations to the 4N cancer ward, where Gee spent a lot of her childhood. The past two years, they have been really happy to participate in such a fun local event to raise money and awareness in our home town. Lyall is very committed to the Neon Night fun run as its sponsorship co-ordinator. All of us who knew Gee agree that this is definitely the type of event Gee would have loved to be part of if she was still here. The music, the vibe, the neon were right up her alley!! Lyall and Lisa said they are very proud of all of their team for all their effort and support. Gee's Gang has grown to 28 now and there are even members who didn't
says "This house is TIREd of cancer - Let's drive it out". Some of the other fundraisers that Gee's Gang did are a yard sale, car rally and bake sale at the Kemptville Friday Cruise nights. So far, their team has raised over $4,000 for this cause this year. They challenge all participating teams to try their best to be creative and have fun with fundraising. Even before the Neon Night run came to Kemptville, Lisa and Lyall always
know Gee personally who have become part of the team. I would like to personally thank Lisa and Lyall for their imagination and inspiration, because I really enjoy being part of these fun fundraisers. Last year, I had an awesome time with my family and friends and I know it will be just as much fun this year. It is fun to run at night with glowsticks and neon clothes and all the great people having family fun together.
You can give your support by going to www.cancer.ca/ NeonNightKemptville and sponsoring Gee's Gang, or any other of the teams participating. You can also still sign up to participate yourself. There is a fundraiser BBQ and cupcake sale at the event at Riverside Park on September 26 starting at 5:30 pm and all are welcome. The race is at dark, around 7:30 pm and you can also come cheer a team on and give your support.
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Merrickville and District Historical Society and Merrickville Public Library partner to improve collections accessibility Have you ever wondered about the history of a local person, event or building? Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family tree, but weren’t sure where to start? The Merrickville and District Historical Society (MDHS) has partnered with the Merrickville Public Library (MPL) to make their historical holdings more accessible, so that this information can be easily accessed for years to come. The MDHS Archives are located in the basement of the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. The Society also maintains a read-only database at MPL. The hardware and software are aging, however, and the system is
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becoming increasingly difficult to use. In May 2015, MDHS received a $9,000 grant from the Heritage Merrickville Foundation that will be used to replace the aging computers and implement a new, user-friendly museum software called PastPerfect. Once implemented, anyone will be able to visit MPL and search PastPerfect for data on people, sites and local events. MPL holds the Alice Hughes Collection. Alice Hughes was a local high school teacher, researcher and avid genealogist. In 1997, she donated hundreds of compiled genealogical records, organized by last name, to MPL. Volunteers have been working hard to digitize these
ing, Colleges and Universities for providing funding for this position through the Ontario Job Creation Partnership. If you are interested in learning more about the PastPerfect Project or would like to put your name on the list to receive training in the new software, please contact Ann Martin by phone at 613-269-2042 or by email at acm.mapletale@gmail.com. For more information on the Merrickville and District Historical Society, be sure to visit their website at www. merrickvillehistory.org and check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MerrickvilleAndDistrictHistoricalSociety.
holdings. Once digitization is complete, the records will be available for consultation on the same computer as the PastPerfect database. It will be easier than ever to research your family tree! To ensure a smooth transition to the new software, MDHS needed a full-time staff person. On August 31, 2015, the Society welcomed Angela Beking as the Project Coordinator for the database conversion. Angela will work to ensure that current database holdings are successfully migrated and made searchable. She will also provide training opportunities for interested volunteers on the new software. MDHS would like to thank the Ministry of Train-
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Last dog days of summer for NGDHS students at Rideau Hill Camp
submitted by Cathy Parent The Rideau Hill mess hall, rec hall, cabins and outdoor spaces were full of teenage energy once more as 60 students from NGDHS transformed the entire camp into their own personal board room. On Thursday and Friday, September 17-18, students were busy planning spirited events for the upcoming school year. The NG student government
is well known as the SAC (Student Activities Council) and they are responsible for running student activities throughout the year. They get their money through student cards, magazine sales and some other fundraisers. They raise money for the United Way, clubs, teams and committees in the school, which, in turn, reach out within our school, our region and overseas to help young people. Usually SAC camp
is composed of between twenty and thirty students, so when sixty forms came in, the executive members couldn't hide their excitement. Prime Minister Callie Adamson said: "It's amazing that so many students want to become involved at NG! I'm looking forward to an awesome year with this crew!" Sixty students worked together to plan Spirit Week theme days and events, order SAC clothing, plan Grade Nine Day, create adver-
tisements, assign roles for the year, cook, clean and, maybe most importantly, came together to form a community. Of course it wasn't all hard work. The executive members and cabin leaders set a positive fun tone built on a foundation of inclusion and team building. With games, cheers and even a couple of paddles on the river, new friendships were forged and old ones strengthened. Timehonoured traditions from
building roof on which to attach solar panels. Perhaps a building like the North Grenville Curling Club might be an option. Maybe council would feel more comfortable using another building as a test case, and then re-assess based on the success of using that building. A positive outcome might lead to expansion to other municipal
buildings. Hopefully, the most recent rejection of an alternative energy proposal is not an indication of the reluctance of council to move forward with finding alternative energy sources. A report was commissioned by the previous council back in 2011 on how to save money on energy costs. The report contained
RH camp, such as catching people with elbows on the table, turned students and even a teacher into a star as they served their "punishment" of singing and/ or dancing. There's something awesome when you encourage young people to do great things outdoors. They don't disappoint. Building a sense of community seems more important in this day and age, with far too many people feeling isolated and/or lonely. Deputy Prime Minister Kelsey Black began her efforts to ensure everyone felt like they belonged by learning everyone's name at camp. No longer are those sixty students just faces in the crowd. They belong to this group of people, who make them accountable for the larger group of NG students. They shared many laughs, created some long-lasting memories and, hopefully, they'll keep coming to future SAC meetings with their friends.
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Alternative ending by Deron Johnston Recently, North Grenville Municipal Council voted not to proceed with a proposal from local alternative energy company SunSmart regarding installing solar panels on the roof of the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The proposal was for SunSmart to pay the municipality a fixed amount every year to put solar panels on the roof (at no cost to the municipality). SunSmart would then collect the revenue generated by the solar panels. The municipality would then take over ‘ownership’ of the solar panels after 20 years. Local resident John Braunheisen supported the proposal and spoke passionately just before the presentation by SunSmart at a recent Committee of the Whole meeting. However, the actual presentation by SunSmart itself was underwhelming. Both the slide presentation and the speaker did not come across as very well prepared, or professional. Concerns on behalf of council about the abilities of SunSmart to deliver on the proposal would have been understandable based on the presentation. Council’s actual rejection September 23, 2015
of the proposal was based on a report prepared by municipal staff, which listed a number of reasons as to why staff felt that it was not in the best interests of the municipality to proceed with the proposal. In light of this rejection, let’s look at the possible next steps for either SunSmart or another local business who might be interested in this type of proposal. After all, it seems like a very interesting concept that could bring in thousands of dollars in revenue with no cost to the municipality. A comment was made by Deputy Mayor Tobin about putting solar panels on the ground instead of the roof. Some of the concerns about SunSmart’s proposal were related to permanently attaching solar panels to the roof of the Municipal Centre and the possible damage this might cause. With this information in mind, if someone were to approach council with a proposal that outlined using solar panels on the ground of one of the municipality’s properties, it might alleviate some of the concerns outlined in the original proposal. Another option to consider might be to choose an alternative municipal
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specific recommendations on retro-fitting municipal buildings and adding energy generating equipment, like solar panels, that would allow the municipality to not only save money on energy costs, but also to generate revenue by selling the energy created. All of the recommendations of that commissioned report were rejected.
Let’s see over the next few months if another group steps forward or if SunSmart takes another shot at a proposal. It appears to be a win/ win situation that would benefit both parties. Wouldn’t it be great if this story had an alternative ending?
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Honest to God by David Shanahan It is always shocking to me, and a little heart-breaking too, when I read and hear people dismiss Christianity as a fairy-tale, without foundation or reality. The claim that Christians believe in a “pie in the sky” God who takes away all their responsibility, intelligence and insists that they live a narrow and repressed life is one that is based, not on the Bible, or on the teaching of Jesus, but partly on the example of misguided people, and mostly on ignorance. The fact is that we all, believer and non-believer in God alike, live by faith: we just differ about what we put our faith in. Those who claim that death is the end of everything, that there is nothing after that, are expressing a blind faith. They have no evidence, no proof, that their ideas are correct. But they hold that idea anyway, possibly because it is more comforting than thinking that they will have to face God and deal with a reality they have resisted for a lifetime. Christians have more than “blind faith” to go on. Those who have been born again (to use the term Jesus coined) and who have spent some time getting to know God as their Father, know that there is something very real involved, that they have been changed in so many ways by the experience. Now here I am not talking about people who just go to church as a social convention, or because they like the music, or the people, or whatever. As the late Keith Green was fond of saying: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to McDonald’s makes you a hamburger”. Jesus taught about weeds
and wheat: that the wheat fields get sown by an enemy who spreads weeds and the two grow together. But, as the Lord said, you have to leave it to him to separate them out in his own time. Meanwhile, the churches will all contain those who provide fodder for critics and deniers of the Gospel. There will be the preachers preaching prosperity and the “name it and claim it” heresy that denies what Jesus told his followers to expect in this society. No-one can deny that Paul was a true giant among Christians, and he was able to say that: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” [Philippians 4.12-13] The entire question about whether God exists or not, or which God is real and how are we supposed to relate to that fact, is one that supercedes any other issue in life. But we can’t have a rational and intelligent consideration of the matter if we don’t know what Christians, for example, are claiming to believe. And that can only come from the Bible, because that is where Jesus speaks and teaches and reveals truth. You really can’t judge Christianity unless you have looked into Jesus. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that all religions are basically the same, and that you can pick and choose what you like from each of them to suit your own thinking. That would be fine if God and religion were just ideas, philosophies that provided a moral or social context for life. If that were the case, then, of course, you can do the buffet thing with all those
approaches and cook up your own version of “spirituality”. But the thing is that Christianity holds that Jesus is more than a teacher, or philosopher, or spiritual guru. Christians believe that God is, and that he has spoken to us in order that we can know him (insofar as we can know a being so far beyond us). And he has spoken through the prophets and writers in the Bible, and most explicitly and fully through Jesus, who is himself God. Now that is quite a claim. No other religious leader or founder ever claimed that: not Confucius, not Mohammed, not Buddha, none of them would make that claim. No other religion would portray God as our Father in such a personal way as Jesus does. No other explains the human condition, why we are as we are, and then provides a solution to it. Why continue to pretend that the human race is “basically good”, when all of history, and the world around us, indicates precisely the opposite? There are those who dispute the idea that this is a fallen world, as the Bible says it is. But a look inside your own heart and mind is the quickest way to see the truth: can any of us say we are genuinely “good”, that we don’t harbour grudges, have prejudices, never hate or get jealous? The problem with all of this is that we need to be honest, to face the truth of what and who we are, individually and collectively, and examine the evidence laid before us. One day, sooner or later, we will all die and then it may be too late to find out what the truth is. It is not logical, rational or sensible to pretend it doesn’t matter. If we can’t be honest to God, we should at least be honest to ourselves.
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Here is a first look at what Chamber members can expect to see and do this fall. Re-launch of the Chamber Website The focus of the new website will be on our members and local business. Your feedback is always welcomed. Remember — the Chamber is here to work for YOU. Monthly Chamber After Hours - Save The Date: Tuesday Sept 29, 6-8pm at Kemptville Suites Take some time to network with other local business owners. Keep Learning - Build Relationships BR+E Alliance Business Seminars: NG Chamber is a founding member of the BR+E Alliance and 2015-16 finds BR+E with a Focus on Marketing Seminar schedule available here: www.northgrenvillebusiness.com North Grenville Chamber of Commerce mail@northgrenvillechamber.com Phone: 613-258-4838 509 Kernahan St, Box 1047 Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 September 23, 2015
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FALL, 2015 How to ACTUALLY enjoy your wedding day By Micheal Pacitto www.mikenessphoto.com If you spend enough time online, or browsing Pinterest, you will be under the impression that, to have a wonderful, amazing, neverto-be-forgotten wedding, you need to either have the set design team from Lord of The Rings, and a budget the size of our National Debt. The internet will also tell you that if you don't have to spend money, just do these "simple DIY wedding hacks" and your dream wedding will become a reality. The truth is, we've seen some really expensive, exquisite weddings that spared no expense but ended up feeling
a little stuffy, and we’ve seen brides stressing out because the simple DIY project turned out to be a nightmare, or fell short of their expectations. So what makes a wedding day enjoyable? Time.... make sure you have it! The worst thing you can do on your wedding day is to try and do too much too quickly. What's the point of an all-day event if you are not taking the time to enjoy any of it? Give yourself a few hours to get ready and spend time with your Mom and Dad, or your wedding party, before the big ceremony. After you are officially married, why feel the need to rush off to the
reception? You are going to be mobbed by people for the rest of the night: take the time to de-stress, joke around, and enjoy some time with your closest family, and then just the two of you. Surround yourself with people who love to help. Nothing ruins a bride and groom's fun like having to deal with drama. Make sure you have someone that knows who is who in the family, so the photographer doesn't have to bug you to find them. While on the topic, make sure you hire a photographer that isn't above putting down his camera to teach the groom how to tie a tie, or to run across the venue to get the bouton-
nieres that your brother forgot to pick up, and the wedding starts in 10 minutes.... but I digress. If you have the right people around you, the details sort themselves out, no matter what happens. Manage expectations: You can only be disappointed if your expectations are set too high. While Pinterest is a great way to get ideas, it's very easy to fall into a trap where your happiness depends on having "the most fabulous wedding ever", or not realizing that a large portion of the wedding photos you see online are not REAL weddings, they are staged 'style shoots' with models and designers that are not under a
time/money budget. The best weddings do not depend on THINGS. They depend on an atmosphere created by people that would have a blast no matter whether they were in a 5-star hotel, or a cabin in the woods. And, as an extra bonus, if you aren't worrying about impressing the Joneses, then generally you have more of a budget to....spend money on the things that matter. No matter what your budget, unless you are a wedding professional, there are a lot of things you won't realize the importance of until after it's too late to change. If you want a fun, relaxed wedding, make sure you
spend money on a wedding planner, or at least a day-of coordinator. I will guarantee you will not remember what material your table runners were made of 10 years from now, but you WILL remember spending the morning/ afternoon of your wedding running around making phone calls to the 7-12 vendors that you will be dealing with. If you google “What do brides wish they spent more money on”, the #1 item you see in the comments, blogs, and surveys is that brides wished they spent more on their Photographer. While the obvious reason is that photos are one of the only things you actually keep for the rest of
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photos are great, but having a family keepsake that you can hand down to the next generation, or having your photos up on your wall to make you smile every day, is something you don't want to miss out on. Weddings happen once in your life. It's easy to lose sight of what is important to YOU. Make sure you are putting time, energy and money into things that actually make you happy, and I'm sure your day will be as big of a success as you hope it to be!
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Younsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speakers: Rev. Paul Vavasour and Mary MacDonald Kemptville Legion Euchre Tournament. Registration from 6 – 7 pm. Cost $10 per person. Games starts at 7 pm. Neon Night for Childhood Cancer 2015, 7 pm - 9 pm, Riverside Park, Kemptville. Gather your neons, grab your runners and join us for a 2km or 5 km fun run/walk to raise much needed funds for childhood cancer. For info, contact Anita Carley 613-267-1058 acarley@ontario.cancer.ca Heritage Rally. Visit North Grenville Historical sites, Dinner, Music and prizes. $25 per person. To register, call 613 276 6095 or go to northgrenvillehistoricalsociety.ca Kemptville Legion Roast Pork Dinner/Dance. Dinner 6:00 pm, dance to follow. Music by This Old Heart and the Country Comrades. Tickets: Lorena 613-258-9065 Advance: $15/ person, at the door: $20/ person. Kemptville Folk Club at The Branch Restaurant, 7 pm. For more information, contact Peter Johnson at 258-2795. Alzheimer Society Dementia Education Series: Socialization and Relationships, speaker Mary Campbell, 1:30-3 pm at 215 Sanders St, Suite 101, Kemptville Home Support. Free, registration required. Call 613 345 7392 ext. 103 or toll free 1 866 576 8556. United Way Spegettifest, 5-7 pm at the North Grenville District High School. Tickets $15/person, $40/family of four available at Kemptville District Home Support, Kemptville Youth Centre and NG Accessible Transportation Kemptville Legion Craft Sale 9:30 am– 2:00 pm. Tables $15.00. Call Lorena for reservations 613-258-9065. Vendors welcome
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "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 Wed. of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre from Sept. to June. Check our website for more information on outings and upcoming events. ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month beginning September 9th; 1:15 p.m. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. 2nd and 4th Friday Every Month, 6-10 pm Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from our library. All ages welcome! The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
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Veterans Way Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony The Municipality of North Grenville and the Veterans Way Memorial Committee is pleased to extend an invitation to the public to the formal dedication of Veterans Way Memorial Park on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 2 pm. For those who are not familiar with the area, the Memorial Park is located at County Road #44 and Veterans Way at the entrance to the Ferguson Forest Centre, just north of the North Grenville Municipal Centre.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Household Hazardous Waste Day Residents of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Towns of Prescott and Gananoque can drop off Household Hazardous Waste free of charge.
Saturday, September 26, 2015 South Grenville Patrol Garage 2320 County Rd 2 (east of Spencerville) 8:30 am – 11:30 am
North Grenville Patrol Garage 720 County Rd 44 (south of Kemptville) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Materials accepted include petroleum products, oil filters, antifreeze, paints and solvents, batteries, propane tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, light bulbs, fluorescent light bulbs/tubes and pharmaceuticals, all of which are “household” in nature. Private/commercial business waste will not be accepted. Materials not accepted include commercial and/or industrial waste, electronics, appliances, flares, explosives, PCB’s and radioactive materials. Waste from other municipalities including the City of Brockville will not be accepted. Please come early to avoid line-ups and long waiting times. Questions? Call 613-342-3840 ext. 2413.
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The position consists of approximately 20 hours per week, typically from 5am – 9am. Must be available to work weekends. $15.06/hour. First Aid/CPR & WHMIS is considered an asset. Your resume outlining your custodial experience and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday October 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
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Canada’s national problem identified in leadership debate by Brian Lonergan In last Thursday's leadership debate, Justin Trudeau pointed out to Steven Harper the need for better public transit in Canada's cities: “What Canadians can’t afford is to continue to be stuck in traffic every morning because there’s no reliable transit because the federal government hasn’t stepped up as a partner. You’ve been stuck in a motorcade for the past 10 years.” Go to any city in Canada and traffic gridlock is the rule. People are spending too much time going to and from work. Many cannot travel to available jobs as the cost of owning a car is prohibitive. Nor can they move closer to jobs downtown as rents are prohibitive. How can a busboy or dishwasher, bank teller or
office clerk, take a minimum wage service job and live in any downtown city core ? In Canada, a pervasive car-centric mentality is ingrained in our institutions, with any movement for infrastructure improvement lacking clear direction. The consensus has been that transportation planning and funding should be oriented toward accommodating more cars, rather than countering the growing demand for public transit alternatives. Public Policy should be aimed at connecting people to job centres and reducing traffic congestion. Cities across the country are facing difficult choices about building for the future, and what to do with crumbling infrastructure. Approximately 80% of Canadians live in cities where most of the country's GDP is generated. Cities are expe-
riencing the decay of highways and bridges that were built during the post-war era, a time when the car was king. That vision of more and more cars cannot continue to prevail as it has, and there is increasing pressure to direct money to public transit instead. One example is Toronto’s aging Gardiner Expressway, where there is a debate on what to do with infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan. Montreal is facing the replacement of its Champlain Bridge that connects the Island to the South Shore: some have gone so far as to declare the bridge unsafe. Vancouver, Calgary, and other cities are facing similar problems, yet there doesn't seem to be any movement at the Federal level to help. Highway money dwarfs public transit investment as king car continues to rule city
budgets. Ottawa and Calgary have recently directed some expenditure towards improving rapid rail transit. However, this is only a drop in the bucket, as not enough is being done to assure mobility to and from our city centres to help them become more efficient job magnets as well as facilitate the movement of people to available jobs and shopping areas. Close to home, here in North Grenville, improving mobility within our area was a recent municipal election issue. As it stands, someone with no means of transportation who lives in Oxford Mills, for example, finds it difficult to access our Public Library, go to Kemptville hospital for a blood test, and, should they have to go for a
further appointment at Winchester hospital, it becomes difficult indeed. Even going to the shopping mall is not a viable option for many, and a trip to Ottawa is almost out of the question. The bottom line is that king car has become an obsolete option for many citizens who either cannot afford a car, or are unable to use one. Alternatives to advance the mobility of our citizens is crucial and public transit is the only answer. It is time to bring back the railways and redirect transportation expenditures. Otherwise, large segments of our population risk being marginalized to stagnate in isolated communities. For them, living in a ghost town is not viable. It is a time for transition. Canada desperately needs public transit systems
that efficiently connect individuals to families, friends, public institutions, and to jobs. Local businesses need better access to customers and suppliers, as well as the global marketplace. It's time to act at the Federal Level and maintaining the status quo is not an option. This article should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of the Liberal Party in the coming Federal election. Rather it is a call to attention to a high speed rail proposal that deserves urgent national attention, submitted by Justin Trudeau. Canada is the only G7 nation that does not have high speed rail, a policy that has been bandied about since the 1960s. More funding for public transit will improve quality of life, help propel the national economy, and better the environment. Let's go for it ! CLASSIFIEDS: First 10 words free if submitted by email. Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5. Submit to classifieds@ngtimes.ca. Email must include name, address and phone #. Must be related to North Grenville and be paid in advance by paypal!
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The Kemptville 73s ride back into town
The staff of Vitality Fitness Training welcome Ron Tugnutt (seated on bike) and the Kemptville 73s back for another season. The Kemptville 73's Junior "A" hockey team and Kemptville's Vitality Fitness Training are pleased to get their new season of
hockey training underway. Since the 2013-14 season, Vitality Fitness Training has been "Where the 73's come to work out."
“We’ve been extremely fortunate to establish such a great relationship with Doug, his staff and Vitality Fitness. Off ice condition-
ing is just as important as our on ice game. To have a facility here in Kemptville that allows our players to continue training throughout the season is very important,” says Ron Tugnutt, the 73's owner and head coach. Ron is a former NHL All-Star goalie and Ottawa Senator. He holds many records, including the most saves in a regular season, non-loss game, stopping 70 of 73 shots on goal against Boston in 1991 while playing with the Quebec Nordiques. "We were very flattered when Ron approached us looking for an off-ice training partner for the team," states Vitality Fitness owner Doug Onodera. "Our faith-
ful clientele is North Grenville, and this is part of our way of repaying that support back to the Municipality. The 73's are a great team, and a fantastic and respectful group of players and ambassadors. Kemptville should be proud of them all." The 73s can be reached through their GM Terry Nichols at ternichols@yahoo.com. Follow the on Twitter, @kemptville73s, or Facebook at www.facebook. com/Kemptville73sJrAHockeyTeam
Vitality Fitness Training, Kemptville's independent fitness club, is located at 24 Prescott Street in Old Town Kemptville. Vitality is a fitness club that provides a friendly,non-intimidating and social atmosphere to help people of all fitness levels achieve and maintain a healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyle. For more information, see their web site at www.vitalityfitnesstraining. com or call 613-258-4001.
CDSBEO adopts Charter of Commitment for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is focused on meeting the goals outlined in the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework and has recently adopted an implementation plan. The Charter of Commitment for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education will serve as an opportunity to focus more deeply on the wellbeing of First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students. It will also support the sharing of cultural knowledge with all members of the school community. “The Charter of Commitment for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education supports
and enhances the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework,” explained Superintendent of School Effectiveness, Natalie Cameron. “It is guided by various legislative documents, including The Canadian Constitution Act (1982), The UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007), Ontario’s First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework (2007), and The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, Institute for Catholic Education – 2nd Edition (2011), among others.” The Charter promotes partnerships among schools, school boards, and First Na-
tion, Métis and Inuit communities. It also encourages collaboration between FNMI knowledge holders and knowledge holders in the general education community. The vision for the Charter is that FNMI identities, cultures, languages, values, and knowledge systems will flourish within all Ontario schools. Each Ontario Catholic school board is being encouraged to adopt the Charter. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is currently doing innovative and focussed work in First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students’ education, and adoption of the charter will assist
in highlighting this work. Moving forward, the Board will develop further collaboration with community partners and board mental health leads. A focus will be given to the review of resiliency data for self-identified students to ensure that their learning needs are well supported. Increased professional development opportunities will be offered for all teachers to help promote a better understanding of the native culture of FNMI learners. In addition, CDSBEO students will be offered further opportunities to experience FNMI cultures in and out of the classroom.
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Students at Oxford-on-Rideau Public School celebrate International Dot Day
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville had their annual baseball game with the North Grenville Fire Services on September 17, 2015. The Littles brought their A game, and won by a long shot in this friendly competition. Between stealing bases, fumbles and amazing hits there were some extremely big smiles, and plenty of laughter!
Theo Taylor displays his dot art that he created as part of International Dot Day celebrations by Mark Calder
Avid Senators fan receives gift of appreciation
Jean Jackson (left) presented Mary Carter (right) with an Ottawa Senators blanket to curl up in and watch her ‘boys’ play. The presentation took place at the Kemptville & District Home Support (KDHSI) Diners’ Club. For the past several years, each time the Ottawa Senators win a game, Mary puts aside a set amount of money, and at the end of the season she donates it to KDHSI. What a great way for this avid Senators fan to give back to the community! To find out about the services and activities offered at KDHSI, as well as volunteer opportunities, please call 613-258-3203 or stop by at 215 Sanders St, Suite 101.
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Students at Oxford-onRideau Public School were encouraged last week to “make their mark” to celebrate International Dot Day. Students from kindergarten to Grade 6 enjoyed a variety of activities related to the book, “The Dot”, from “read alouds” to “dot art” sessions, said Elaine Ireland, a teacher at the school who organized the event. The day provided a chance for students to think deeply about the book and, through experiencing it in novel ways, learn from its message, said Elaine. “The Dot” is about a frustrated young girl who believes she cannot draw, and leaves her paper canvas blank in art class. Her art teacher encourages her to “make a mark” on the page. The young girl responds by pounding a little dot on the page with a marker and the teacher then tells her to sign it. The teacher later frames it and hangs it as art
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in her classroom. The girl takes this as a challenge to do more, and soon has a whole collection of dot-related art – enough for a display at the school art show. Through her success at “making her mark” in art class, she passes on an important lesson to a younger student - “make your mark” and see where it takes you. “What students learn from the book is that they can make their own mark in life, at school or later in their work life, and each (student’s mark) is as important as another,” Elaine explained. “So it doesn’t matter if you make a small mark or a large one, you’re just as important as anyone else.” The school celebrated the day in a number of ways: • Students of all ages created dot-related art from ring painting in the kindergarten class to nature scenes in the Grades 4-5 class. • Classes read the book and watched an animated version on YouTube,
gaining the opportunity to discuss the differences in the formats and which they preferred. • Students listened to a song inspired by the book, appropriately called The Dot Song. They were encouraged to compare it to the story and discuss visual and aural learning, and which learning style the students used most. Grades 5 and 6 students took it a step further and worked to create a soundscape from the song, replacing various words with the sounds of percussion instruments that best represented them. Grade 5 student Theo Taylor said he enjoyed the book and its message that even if you doubt you can attain a goal, you may if you try. While the international day was just one day, classes at the school continued celebrating with various activities throughout the rest of the week.
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