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Welcome 2015 - Goodbye to 2014!

Year-end Review Issue

by David Shanahan As we say goodbye to 2014, we take a look back on an incredibly busy year in the history of North Grenville. We’ve had a provincial election, closely followed by our local municipal contest, which saw two new members added to Council and the retirement of two long-serving representatives. The fullhouse, standing-room-only turnouts for the two allcandidates meetings, held

just a week apart, showed how involved in the process the people of North Grenville want to be, and the new Council have expressed their intention of ensuring that involvement is encouraged. We will be watching that in 2015.

The situation at Fetherston Park was resolved finally in 2014, with a winwin result that everyone can be proud of, considering the dreadful tragedy that once faced the residents of Fetherston. But

the affordable and stable housing situation in the municipality continued to cause concern in 2014, and the situation does not seem to be about to improve this coming year. Demands on social services, both voluntary and governmental, increased significantly in 2014, following an upward trend that is rapidly heading for a crisis.

Kemptville College is one story that continues through the entire year and into 2015, as it seems more

and more likely that we, the people of North Grenville, will be taking ownership of the campus over the coming years. Given the fantastic example of the Ferguson Forest Centre, this could well be another major asset coming under the control of the municipality. But, as an article in this week’s issue by former Mayor Bill Gooch points out, it is not necessarily an unmixed blessing and will need careful consideration continued on page 4

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Clark Code Small Engines and Husqvarna Dealer The shop at Clark Code Small Engines is a busy spot. Snow removal products of varying sizes and specifications are set out in an orderly fashion; safety gear and accessories are on display. Machines waiting for repair are tagged and lined up neatly. It is organized, well stocked and functional. It is also reflective of how owner and operator, Clark Code, conducts his business. He specializes in small engine repair and he is an independent Husqvarna dealer authorized to sell and to service their products.

Husqvarna is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products, carrying lines to meet the requirements of the home owner, the land owner and the professional. Each is suitable for a particular life style. Clark takes the time to match the tool to the task to ensure customer satisfaction. It is a part of the value-added approach that differentiates his business from the big box stores.

Clark offers technical support as well as servicing what he sells.

Store to door delivery is available, if it is required.

Clark has been working in the Small Engine Repair business since 1986. He makes a point of knowing his product line, his customers and their needs. As a result, Clark’s business has experienced steady growth. If you are considering the purchase of snow removal machinery, take a drive down Sanderson Road to chat with Clark.

A full line of chainsaws and chainsaw accessories are also available.

For additional information about Husqvarna products, or to inquire about a repair, Clark Code can be contacted at: 613-258-3829. The shop is open from Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am. until 5:00 pm. and Saturday from 8:00 am. until noon.

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New Year’s Day results of that approach to building up the community. Christmas was a good start in many ways, even though the Salvation Army did behave a little high-handedly. But that is too important a part of our voluntary social service network to risk any further division, so let’s see what can be done to mend fences and co-operate, rather than try to dominate.

The financial situation is a bit tenuous. Provincially, budgets are tight, cutbacks to municipalities continue to have a bad effect on that level of government. North Grenville is handling the situation better than most, but the drop-off in housing starts could mean serious shortfalls in expected tax revenues, so that should be a concern for everyone at the Municipal Centre.

Budget projections over the next five to ten years included a certain level of income from Development Charges. Even at what may now be seen as rather optimistic levels of

by David Shanahan This is a great time to be living in North Grenville. Honestly! It’s the start of a new year, with a new council, a mayor who is also Warden of the United Counties, and the warm glow that comes from thinking about how amazing the people of this community can be when it comes to helping out their neighbours at Christmas.

If we can only hold on to that positive vibe for the next few months, we’ll be able to tackle so many of the big issues that are facing us in 2015.

I believe the new council have the renewed energy and commitment to see things change in the way they do business. It is my fervent hope that they will begin to consult more with the public before making the big decisions that affect us all. The various voluntary and service groups have shown an interest in working more closely together, and we may see some concrete

development, there was a shortfall in revenues from Development Charges.

With the fall in housing starts, and an uncertain property market, this further loss of income for the municipal coffers could prove troubling.

Development of the new Public School is now underway on County Road 44, and there is a very good chance that we will soon have the new French High School in North Grenville.

This makes North Grenville a natural location for school board offices in the future, providing stable and well-paying jobs for the Kemptville area. On the other hand, the widening of CR 43 seems to be continuing to face difficulties. Provincial funding, which is meant to provide a significant contribution to the cost of the project, is rumoured to have been cancelled. If so, this leaves the municipality and the United Counties to pick up the slack, if the project is to go ahead.

Although the resulting

highway may be a boon to motorists in the future, the construction of the fourlane section from the 416 to Somerville Road will be a major disruption during the coming year or so.

This is especially so when one considers the need for a second section of the bridge over the South Branch. If those 2,500 homes do get built in the Northwest Quadrant (west of 44 and north of 43), the amount of traffic using the four-lane corridor will be significantly increased.

One way or another, big change is coming.

Which brings me back to a topic that some people may be getting tired of.

North Grenville needs a bigger council to handle the increased workload that has fallen on individual members over the past decade. Let me repeat the facts: before 1998, when North Grenville was still three separate entities of South Gower, Oxford-onRideau and the Town of Kemptville, there were seven members of council

and restaurants of Old Town, the locally owned and operated business in the Creekside Center and the other plazas along the 43 corridor that I encourage you all to support whenever you can.

Don’t get me wrong, I am tickled that we now have a modern shopping center and all the convenience that comes with that. Ultimately, the retail and service selection that the Colonnade development offers will keep people shopping locally. It’s inevitable that many of those locally spent dollars will find their way into the cash registers of our small business community and that is what will sustain our small town quality of life.

In the next several years, you will see our population continue to grow, and with that growth will come a responsibility to all the members of this municipality. A commitment to, “Community Membership” should be our common mentality.

Congratulations to David, Maggie and the whole team at the NG Times for their success as they continue to weave their pioneering drive and entrepreneurial spirit into the evolution of this publication. It is so important for our community to have a locally owned and operated newspaper to call its own. I applaud and encourage your continued support.

As North Grenville continues to grow, it will be our sense of community that will define us and keep us from becoming just another Barrhaven (on a smaller scale). I don’t believe any of us want that, not even the people who are moving here from the bigger centers.

It is support for our small businesses that will really differentiate us from the pack and keep our small town flavour. It’s businesses like this paper, the retailers

over the coming months.

We’ve had a great year for festivals and celebrations, from the annual Dandelion Festival, Canada Day festivities in Oxford Mills and Kemptville, Neon Night and the Santa Claus Parade. There were also indoor events like Hey Days, the annual Book Fair, Literary Follies, the Medieval Festival, the Civic Awards and Heritage Award nights.

In the sporting area, the 73's continue to attract fans, local high school sports teams and indi-

The notion that, “This is My Town and I’m Proud of it”!

This is not just a nice sentiment - this is why people move here – the sense of belonging that comes from knowing your neighbours sending your kids to good schools, playing hockey and soccer, hosting a backyard fire, boating, fishing or snowmobiling on the river and all the good things that are inherent with that small town feel.

That being said, we all have an obligation to support our community. It’s up to all of us to do our part to preserve the gem we call home. That means saying hello to the person you walk by on the street, picking up a discarded pop can from the sidewalk, participating in a community program and above all, shop locally!

I’m proud to be a member of this community and am very thankful we now have a local paper to call our own.

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vidual athletes have been winning games, making their mark in so many sports. We’ve had charity golf tournaments, Little League Championships, and the annual Father’s Day Car Show.

There was so much more to talk about in 2014, and inside this week, we’ll be taking a look back at some of those stories. But life goes on in North Grenville, even over the holidays, so we’ll have some regular items to cover as well. And in 2015 the NG Times will continue to be

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a forum for the people of North Grenville to speak to each other, compliment, complain about and disagree with each other too. I hope to have the pleasure of continuing to write about life in North Grenville, continue to throw in song titles with as many articles as I can manage, and see if anyone notices! So, to all our neighbours and friends in North Grenville: Happy New Year, and may 2015 be a year of genuine growth and prosperity for all of our residents, new and old!

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dressed the argument that a larger council might be unwieldy, making it harder to come to decisions, etc.

“A smaller group is easier to control, but good governance is not about control.

Good governance, in my opinion, is about full discussion of all viewpoints.”

There is wisdom in Mayor Sayeau’s comments, insight that needs to be taken on board by our own council as soon as possible. The future is here, and we need to be ready to deal with it.

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for Kemptville alone. Between 1973 and amalgamation, Kemptville had a Mayor, a Reeve, a Deputy Reeve, and four Councillors. There was a similar situation for the two Townships. On average, there were at least seventeen members of council for the area that is now represented by five. Yet the population has increased greatly and the complexity of issues with which council has to deal had also grown significantly.

The neighbouring Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal voted in 2013 to reduce their council to just five members.

The population there is just under 7,000, compared to North Grenville’s 15,000, yet even with half the population, Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal have discovered that a council of just five members is not enough to handle the workload.

The newly-elected mayor, Pat Sayeau, noted that the 7,000 people of his Township needed more than five on council. He ad-

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Kemptville Campus plans: questions to be asked

by Bill Gooch Forget for a moment the emotional concerns regarding the Kemptville Campus.

Focus instead on a number of management questions that I presume have been asked and answered.

I don’t support our Municipality taking on the management of an educational institution that has no clear future. Successful management usually is derived from prior experience. In this case, and correct me if I’m wrong, neither Council nor staff have relevant experience, which means either contracting necessary management, or hiring knowledgeable staff to do the job. What will be the impact on the taxpayers of North Grenville for either of the foregoing choices? Questions

I have follow in bullet form.

• What will be the property tax status when the college is no longer an educational institution?

At the moment they are exempt from property tax. Will it become a deeded Municipal facility to avoid taxes?

• W h e n t h e C o l l e g e leaves, what will they take with them? All the farm implements, research lab equipment and supplies, all other capital assets not classified as buildings?

• Is there any form of inventory showing assets that they will be moving to Alfred or elsewhere?

• Where are maintenance funds going to come from when the College leaves? Finding a new

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use and/or ownership for the facility could take a number of years.

What will be the cost of the insurance liability the Municipality will have to assume?

How many maintenance workers will need to be employed, and by whom, to ensure the facility does not deteriorate while a new use is determined?

Will the farm lands be leased while a future is determined?

Will the college take the equipment used in the maple syrup facility?

Will the zoning be changed on the farm area to permit other development? Will the Province allow us to do this?

Has County Council considered making the acquisition of this facility an investment they would care to make?

Will an increase in staff of the Municipality be required to cope with management responsibilities?

What happens to the current “milk quota”, which is worth a considerable amount of money.

What happens to the automated milking barn?

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In the consultant’s report to the Municipality, have they covered all of the above and provided suggestions regarding costs? If not, then I suggest all the above, and perhaps other factors, need clarification prior to any sort of contract being contemplated.

• What will the facility turn-over cost be to the Municipality? Surely the University isn’t going to sell it for a buck?

Assuming responsibility for the college has the potential for a serious financial commitment from the taxpayers of North Grenville. If taking the College over was a sound financial decision, then I can’t help but wonder why the Provincial, County or Federal Government would not jump at the chance. To me, the only sensible course is to leave things with the University to sell or continue to use as they see fit.

I think Council has jumped into this endeavour from an emotional perspective, rather than sound financial management and analysis. We still have time to ensure that we don’t dig ourselves into a bottomless money pit.

The Ontario Government released the following statement: "On July 11, 2014, our government appointed two facilitators, Lyle Vanclief and Marc Godbout, to consult and provide advice on the path forward for Kemptville and Alfred campuses, respectively.

Reports have now been submitted by both facilitators and we thank them for their efforts and for their thoughtful advice.

Each report has generated specific options for the respective student bodies and communities. We appreciate the hard work and extensive consultation that has informed these reports.

Working collaboratively, our ministries are evaluating each report and fully considering the recommendations. We intend to report back with regards to the next steps for each institution by the end of January, 2015. We are working to ensure that all impacted students who are currently enrolled will have an opportunity to complete their program and that their studies will not be interrupted.

To meet our commitment to transparency and to allow for stakeholders and community members to review the reports, we

are releasing them publicly today.

First and foremost, we understand the significance of both Kemptville and Alfred campuses to the agricultural and francophone communities they serve, not only in eastern Ontario, but across the province.

Our review of the reports will be guided by four principles. First, the path forward must take into consideration the needs of both current as well as prospective students at each campus. Second, it should consider the economic and fiscal impact on the communities and the province.

Third, it should create an environment that encourages agricultural education and continues to support French-language students.

And fourth, although next steps for each campus may be different, each institution will be treated with equal importance in government decision making going forward.

Again, we thank both facilitators for their work.

The government will expeditiously review and consider both reports' findings and we encourage stakeholders to read and review them over the coming weeks."

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Final deal on Fetherston Park Vanclief Report on future of Kemptville Campus

Maurice Dumoulin signs the agreement, witnessed by Municipal Clerk, Cahl Pominville.

St. Mike’s Senior Boys Basketball wraps up most successful season ever

Help a Seniors Day 2014 was a Huge Success!

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Robert Noseworthy received the Mayor’s Commendation award for outstanding commitment to our community

Employment Readiness Workshops January 2015

Walk of the Cross Mapping the journey to successful employment North Grenville Employment Resource Centre 125 Prescott St Kemptville Call to register: (613) 258-6576 (800) 214-7066

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Labour Market Information, 9:30—11:00

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Smart Serve, 9:00—1:00

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Resume and Cover Letters, 9:30—11:00

January 9

Career Dimensions, 9:00—1:00

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Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30

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Drop-in Resume Rescue Clinic, 10:00—2:00 Job Search Strategies, 9:30—11:00 CSE Days! All day coffee and snacks!

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Self Employment Program Information Session, 10:00—12:00 (call 877-925-4275 to register)

January 20

Information and Decision Making, 1:00—2:00

January 21

Interview Types, Tips and Techniques, 9:30—11:00 CSE Outreach in Merrickville (Merrickville Health Community Centre), 9:00—11:00

January 22

Portfolios and Networking, 9:30—11:00

January 23

Social Media, 9:30—11:00

January 26

WHMIS, 9:00—12:00

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Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30 New Workshop Series—Mapping your Journey, Finding your GPS (Goals, Plans, Skills) starts!

January 28

Service Canada Outreach, 9:00—3:00 (Closed 12—1 for lunch)

January 30

Workplace Excellence, 9:30—11:00

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, January 12th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, January 19th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

BUDGET MEETINGS • January 7th, 6:30 pm–9 pm • January 19th, Committee of the Whole—final discussions on budget.

• January 26th, Council Meeting—approve final budget.

2015 MUNICIPAL CALENDARS The 2015 Municipal Calendar and Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule was distributed in the December 17th edition of the Advance-EMC. If you did not receive yours, you may pick one up at the Municipal Office or view it on our website.

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES Solid Waste and Recycling Pick-up January 1st & 2nd each will be delayed by one day.

Municipal Office Holiday Hours December 31st 8:30 am–noon North Grenville Public Library The Library branches will be closed until January 2nd.

December 31st the Main Branch will be open 1:00 pm– 5:00 pm.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Parking on Municipal roads is prohibited between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am from November 15th to April 15th. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing/removal may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense. For info call 613-2582438 ext. 6.

2015 BURN PERMITS In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2015 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15.00. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.

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Beth Donovan Hospice Spousal Bereavement Group Are you grieving the loss of your husband, wife, or life partner? The Beth Donovan Hospice is offering a support group created to address the unique needs of the spousally bereaved. Regardless of when the loss occurred, recently or years ago, all are welcome. This group will provide members with an opportunity to discuss their grief in a safe and caring environment facilitated by a professional grief counsellor and bereavement volunteer. Grief education and coping tools will be provided.

Sessions will be held once per week at the Beth Donovan Hospice (25 Hilltop Crescent, Kemptville, ON) for a period of eight weeks, beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 3 to 5 pm. The group will be limited to eight participants and pre-registration is required. There is no charge.

Those interested in attending are asked to contact Suzanne Duc at (613) 258-9611 X 6 or by e-mail at suzanne.duc@bethdonovanhospice. ca. For more information, visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca.

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A celebration of life......

Over a number of issues, Anne Walsh covered Women who Won, survivors of cancer who had overcome odds and faced great challenges. In July, the group gathered to celebrate their achievements together. Left to right - Elaine Pratt, Evelyn McNeill, Claudette Scrivens, Barb Lajoie, Carol Snook, Lynn Mann, Sandra Sloan. 2nd Row - Patty Patterson,Sonja Bertram, Ellen Miller, Helen Oram, Norma Fisher.

The Kemptville Cancer Support Group-Ellen Miller at 613-258-7778; The Prostate Cancer Support Group of Kemptville is organized by Robert Carmichael:613-258-2623. The Prostate Cancer Group of Mountain is being organized by Ted Ceelan: 613-989-2824.

...and of one lost: Karen Brule Karen Brule, former owner of Brewed Awakenings, Kemptville, passed away on the 5th of December.

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by David Shanahan This column has generated quite a lot of correspondence since it first appeared, not all of it conducted through the Letters page, I should add. What has become clear is that any discussion of spirituality and its place in life can be completely thrown off track when people find themselves using words in differing ways. What do you mean when you talk about “faith”, or “truth”, or even “God”?

But, undoubtedly, the biggest dispute centers on that old favourite, Science and Religion: are they compatible, or is religious belief anti-intellectual, anti-science? This is more than a dispute over words: the issues lie at the very foundation of how we perceive ourselves as human beings, how we relate to the world around us, and to each other. Both terms claim to be involved in a study of what really is, what lies behind the reality of existence.

The strange thing is that both terms, “Religion” and “Science”, are actually quite nebulous and unsatisfactory, too general to allow for a proper examination of either in relation to the other. If “religion” is taken to mean any belief in the supernatural, or a spiritual reality outside of what we can experience with our senses, then that would include everything from people kneeling and wor-

shiping trees, or rocks, to people with Nobel prizes writing serious academic works. It includes Islamic terrorists and Ghandi, Martin Luther King Junior and the Ku Klux Klan.

As a Christian, I can only speak from that perspective, really, and have no desire to ally myself, intellectually or spiritually, with those who are “religious”, but don’t accept the fundamentals of Christianity. I believe Christianity has a unique and universal truth, a perspective that provides a rational and comprehensive analysis of the universe, its origins, and our place in it as human beings.

Even then, if we’re going to have a good discussion, the term “Christian” has to be further defined. People and organisations calling themselves “Christian” have been responsible for some horrific acts over history, and have imposed unsupportable burdens on men and women far beyond what was lawful or moral.

So, how can you distinguish the Christian from Christendom, as historians often call that worldly and politically powerful culture that has existed since the time of Constantine, around 300A.D.? There again, the only truly valid source of definition is Jesus himself, and the writings of the New Testament.

After all, if someone does something in God’s name

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which contradicts how Jesus defines his people, then that person is misappropriating the name “Christian”. That, surely, is an acceptable criterion for defining “Christianity”?

It is very much the same situation when the term “Science”is used.

You will constantly hear phrases that start: “Science has shown..”, or “Science has proved...”, etc. But, technically, does “Science”, singular, really exist? Traditionally, we have talked about “the Sciences”, plural, or “the scientific method”. Beginning with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, the sciences have sub-divided into many other areas of research and inquiry: so much so, that the average Paleontologist will have little knowledge of molecular biology. Similarly,

the astro-physicist may have little insight into the most recent discoveries in Genetics, although there is a certain amount of overlap between various fields.

It is interesting to point out that Physics, for example, is considered a science, but Psychology isn’t.

Nor is History for that matter. Why? Because Physics deals with an examination and observation of quantifiable and physical matter: how things work. History may be based on factual evidence, be reliable and accurate in its recording of events, the lives of people, etc., but none of the things it deals with can be directly observed or repeated. We cannot verify by scientific method that Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The sciences, therefore, deal exclusively with what can be observed, with explaining the structure of

The Voice of North Grenville reality as we experience it through our senses. What the sciences must not do is replace scientific data with assumptions based on philosophical bias.

For the sciences to say that the supernatural does not, or cannot exist is to go beyond the remit of the scientific method because there is no way to prove, or disprove, what cannot be observed and quantified.

To say that God does not exist, or that the human race must have evolved, is to move from the scientific method to assumptions and declarations that the sciences can neither prove or disprove, and so lie outside the proper sphere of the sciences.

Likewise, Christianity, or any form of religion for that matter, must recognise the same limitations. I can make a very good argument for what is called Intelligent Design - the belief that everything in the universe appears to have been specifically designed,

Local Food Fund Update more than 300 applications, totalling over $60 million in funding requests. Following this successful launch and high interest in the Local Food Fund, the program was temporarily paused on July 1, 2014, while the ministry undertook a review of the fund's design. We reviewed the program to ensure that going forward it continues to support the industry and the economy. The review provided an opportunity to look at ways to improve the

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [OMAFRA] are looking for new applications for funding under the Local Food Fund initiative.

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That means that applications are assessed on the information provided, including the ability to finance the proposed project, as well as the project's fit with the Local Food Fund outcomes. In the first year alone, the ministry received

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As a result, a funding cap was implemented for 'for profit' businesses. Forprofit businesses can apply for a maximum of 50 per cent funding; however, they are encouraged to apply for less.

The program has attracted significant interest, resulting in a very competitive pool of applicants.

rather than the result of accidental and random changes in microorganisms, etc. But I cannot ever prove the existence of God through scientific inquiry, any more than the atheistic scientist can disprove it.

So, let the Christian and the scientist share data, theories and evidence in a mutually respectful discussion. My own experience of God and my decades of inquiry as historian and researcher in the sciences, more than convince me that Jesus is Lord, that I am saved by his blood, and all that this implies.

If I am right, then nothing the sciences discover will disprove that, but only add to the evidence in favour of Christianity.

I would love to discuss these things further, and perhaps this coming year we’ll have a chance to do so. If anyone wishes to put forward evidence to disprove my position, please feel free to do so in a spirit of honest inquiry.

To be considered eligible, an application must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on January 16, 2015. Applications submitted between 12:00 a.m. on July 1, 2014 and 8:59 a.m. on November 24, 2014 will not be considered for program funding.

Application forms can be found at: http://www.omafra. gov.on.ca/english/about/local_food_application.pdf For more information: Email: localfoodfund@ontario.ca

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73's Wind Up 2014 with a Bang! by @rinkrat The 73's opened their week on Wednesday when the Smiths Falls Bears came to town. Two and a half minutes in, Kaelan O'Flynn sent the puck up the middle to Shawn Cameron. Brandon Seatter was alone in front of the net and Cameron passed it to him and he banged it into the empty side of the net to give Kemptville a 1-0 lead.

The Bears got the equalizer a little over two minutes later.

From that point forward it was all Kemptville as they scored five straight goals.

Seatter fired a pass to Tyler Young and he tipped it by the goalie. Next, as Galasso came out to the blue line, Dan Monk started down towards the net and fired it high on the stick side. That made it 3-1 for the 73's. Jake Gaudet recovered the puck again in the Bears end and sent it through traffic to Brandon Lesway.

Lesway took a hard shot that hit the goalie in the chest.

The puck went straight up in the air and landed beside him. Aaron Hickie was right there to slap into the net. Ten seconds later, Cameron took a hard shot on net and the rebound landed on Galasso's stick. He scored to make it 5-1 for the 73's. Alex Row and Owen Guy controlled the puck in the Bears end and gave it to Erik Brown.

Brown made a move on the goalie and slipped it by him on short side to end the first period with the 73's leading 6-1. In the second, Kemptville continued right where they left off in the first. Alex Row went in on the right side and took a hard shot on the net. He got his own rebound and flipped it over the goalies shoulder to make it 7-1.

Kirkby and Seatter combined to move the puck up the ice giving the 73's an odd man rush. Cameron Russell was the trailer and his shot eluded the Bears goalie. Next, the puck ended up going back to Russell on the point. Russell's harmless looking shot went through all the traffic and stopped only when it hit the back off the net. That goal made it 9-1. Smiths Falls got the other goal of the period to make it 9-2. In the third, the Bears got the only goal of the period to make the final score 9-3. It was a complete and dominating win for the 73's. Seventeen members of the line-up recorded points. in the game.

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Grenville. The Kings opened the scoring at 6:45 from the opening face-off. Jason Tackett found the stick of Shawn Cameron on the right side in full flight. Cameron stepped over the line and went straight for the net. His hard shot beat the Kings goalie high on the stick side to tie the game at 1. Dean Galasso won the face off and Tackett’s shot hit a leg in front and changed directions to beat the goalie and give Kemptville a 2-1 lead. Branson Seatter had the puck on the side wall and passed back to Dan Monk.

Monk sent across the line to Russell and his blast found its way past the goalie to make it 3-1 Kemptville. A little over eight minutes into the third, Pembroke scored to make it a 3-2 game. Pressing hard in the last minute, the Kings pulled their goalie in an attempt to get the tie. On a rush, Cameron knocked the puck off the stick of a King's player. Dean Galasso picked it up and buried it in the empty net to make it 4-2. Still trying, Aaron Hickie knocked down a Pembroke pass in his own end and slipped it to Tyson Kirkby who was in by himself from centre on the Kings empty net. The final score was 5-2 for Kemptville.

Jake Tugnutt earned first star honours, stoppeding 50 of the shots he faced.

The third game of the week featured a match with the Nepean Raiders. By the time the game was two and a half minutes old, Kemptville was up 2-0. Erik Brown scored both goals. Alex Row picked up the puck at his own blue line and sent it cross ice to Owen Guy on the left wing.

Guy found Brown and Brown split the defence and beat the goalie cleanly for a 1-0 lead.

A minute later, on the power play, Brandon Seatter won the face off to Brown. Brown's shot went wide and came right back to him off the end boards. This time, his shot was not wide and it was 2-0 for the 73's. On the power play, the 73's went up 3-0 when Owen Guy scored his first of the game. Brown had the puck on the half boards and sent it to Alex Row at the side of the net. His shot didn't get through and ended up on the Guy's stick and he drilled it home. Nepean got one of those back right away but the 73's were not sitting back.

Guy broke up a Raider rush at centre and sent the puck back to Quinn Wichers. Wichers hit Brown on the left side and Brown drove right to the

Raider net. He was hit hard by a Raider defenceman but the puck beat the goalie easily to make it 4-1 Kemptville. Late in the second, Brandon Cole broke up a Raider rush at his own blue line and passed the puck to Jason Tackett. With everyone anticipating the pass to Cameron, Tackett sent it across to Galasso who was able to bury it. Nepean came back with a goal to make it a 5-2 game. Just thirteen seconds later, Brandon Lesway was able to slip home the

rebound The 73's held a 6-2 lead after two. There was only one goal scored in the period.

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season starts with three road games. The first home games will be on Friday, January 9 and Sunday, January 11 when

the Cumberland Grads and the Smiths Falls Bears will be here. Catch the Junior A fever! Hockey with edge!

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion.

Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

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

KCCB, NG High School band room,7-8:30 pm. Brass and Woodwind musicians of all levels welcome! Music covers a wide range of musicals, classics, jazz and modern pieces. For more information, email dennis843@gmail.com 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.

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month beginning Sept 10, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

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.

Friendship lunch, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W. Sponsored by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge. Goodwill offering. All are 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 Legion breakfast, 3rd Saturday of the month, 8-10 am.

Adults $5; Children under 12, $3. All welcome.

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

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Drinking and Driving: Get the facts Impaired driving – driving when your ability is impaired by alcohol or drugs – is a crime. Drinking and driving is a deadly combination. Just one drink can reduce your ability to concentrate on the driving task, or anticipate potentially dangerous situations while you are driving, and to react to them appropriately.

The more alcohol in your blood, the more trouble you have judging distances and reacting correctly to avoid a hazard.

Your vision may also become blurred. Any drug that changes your mood, or the way you see and feel, will affect the way you drive. The problem is not only associated with illegal drugs. There are prescription drugs and some overthe-counter drugs that can also impair your driving ability.

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If convicted of impaired driving, you can lose your licence, be fined, or spend time in jail. Your vehicle does not even have to be moving; you can be charged if you are impaired behind the wheel, even if you have not started to drive. In Ontario, police have power to stop drivers at random to determine whether to test for alcohol and to suspend your driver’s licence at roadside for recording 0.05 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or over on a breath test.

They can also suspend your driver’s licence at roadside for recording over a zero BAC (applicable to novice drivers and all young drivers age 21 and under).

Blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is the amount of alcohol in a person’s body, measured by the amount of alcohol in blood. “0.05” means there

are 50 milligrams of alcohol in every 100 millilitres of blood. BAC is used to define measure of the level of impairment.

In Ontario, all novice drivers in the Graduated Licensing System, and all young drivers who are age 21 and under, must maintain a zero BAC when driving or face an immediate 24-hour roadside licence suspension, a thirty-day licence suspension upon conviction (novice drivers could face an escalating licence suspension of 90 days or even licence cancellation) and a fine.

A BAC of 0.05 and over will result in an immediate roadside suspension for any driver. A BAC of more than 0.08 is a criminal offence and will result in an immediate ninety-day roadside suspension and additional licence suspensions, possible jail time,

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fines and a criminal record upon conviction.

It’s impossible to accurately determine how much you can drink before reaching legal BAC limits. So many factors affect BAC: the alcohol concentration of drinks, your weight, age, gender, size, fitness, fatigue, alcohol tolerance, how fast you drink, and when/whether you ate, and the body’s ability to digest alcohol. Getting your BAC back to zero takes time; coffee, food, or physical activity will not make you sober any faster. The consumption of alcohol can affect your alertness and ability to anticipate and respond to dangerous driving situations; your vision and sensitivity to brightness; your ability to concentrate on the driving task, reaction time and coordination and small muscle control (including focussing your

eyes on the road ahead).

Trying to calculate your BAC on your own is a risky guessing game. If you drink, don’t drive.

In Ontario, a driver who has been either convicted of an impaired driving offence, or suspended for repeatedly registering a BAC from 0.05 to 0.08, must have an ignition interlock device installed after their licence is reinstated if they want to drive. Drivers who choose not to install an interlock device must wait and not drive until the condition is removed from their licence. The device is installed for the ignition interlock condition period and must be used by everyone who drives the vehicle, including family and friends.

An ignition interlock is an in-car alcohol breathscreening device located near the driver’s seat, and

is connected to the engine’s ignition system. Before starting the vehicle, a driver must blow into the device.

If the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above a pre-set limit (0.02), the vehicle will not start.

Drivers must register with the approved interlock service provider to have the device installed. The device must be inspected regularly by the service provider. When the ignition interlock condition period is over, drivers convicted of an impaired driving offence must apply to the Ministry of Transportation to have the condition removed from their licence.

If you plan on drinking, plan not to drive: • arrange a designated driver • call a friend or relative • take a taxi • stay overnight • take public transit

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Kemptville Rotary celebrated its 80th birthday in 2014. At the Gala Banquet, President Donovan Arnaud District Governor Ariane Carriere presented a Paul Harris Award to Jim Beveridge of the B&H

Kemptville Youth Centre celebrates 20th Anniversary

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