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July 16, 2014

North Grenville hosts Provincial Championships

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by Mary-Anne Leang The eight top teams in their divisions battled it out this past week at the newly restored South Gower #3 diamond to represent Ontario in the Little League Canadian Junior Championships in Lethbridge, Alberta.

The Kemptville Wi l d c a t s p u t u p a good fight in their last game against Kanata on Saturday with a close game, which gave Kanata a berth i n S u n d a y ’s s e m i -

finals against Westfort (Thunder Bay region).

After two innings, the game was called for extreme rain and was continued on Monday, pushing the championship game to Tuesday at 10 am.

The Kanata/Westfort semi-final game was continued on Monday morning and was a tight, close game.

Kanata’s Darren Fuchs hit a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth to pull ahead 5-1. Westfort came back in the top of the fifth to tie the game.

Kanata again took the lead in the bottom of the sixth at 6-5. Westfort again tied the game in the top of the seventh inning at 6-6, with Kanata pulling off the win in the bottom of the last inning by a final score of 7-6.

The final semi-final match up was at 1 pm Monday between, Oakville who was strongest going into the game as they dominated all of their games with scores of 24-0, 20-5 and 24-3, and Orleans, who won 2 or their 3

games leading up to the semi-finals. The winner of that game plays Kanata in the provincial Championship game Tuesday at 10 am.

The winner of Tuesday’s championship game will then represent Ontario in the Canadian Championships in Lethbridge Alberta July 18 - 28, with a view to winning that tournament to represent Canada at the 2014 Junior Little League World Series in Taylor, Michigan.

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Golden Retriever Club of Canada National Specialty

July 30 - August 3, 2014 University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus www.grccnational.com For four days this summer, Kemptville Ontario will experience a modern day “gold rush”, as 250 Golden Retrievers from across North America will be competing and participating in a variety of events designed to showcase the versatility and adaptability of the breed.

Specifically, the following events are scheduled and this list will continue to grow as we get nearer to the August long weekend.

• National Conformation Specialty Show for Goldens • Regional Conformation Specialty Show for Goldens • Agility trials for Goldens and all other breeds • National Obedience and Rally Trials for Goldens • Obedience and Rally Trials for Goldens and all other breeds.

• Working Certificate event for Retrievers • Certificate of Conformation Assessment for Goldens In addition to the performance and conformation events, several other activities are scheduled over the weekend, including: • Education seminars related to canine health • Comprehensive canine health clinics offering several services including eye and heart clearances • A vendors’ showcase featuring local artisans and organizations The National Specialty is open to the general public and we encourage people to come and watch and learn more about the Golden Retriever. Welook forward to working with the local community to make this weekend a super event for all concerned.

For more information about the National Specialty and the events taking place, please go www.grccnational.com Please feel free to contact darwinboles@gmail.com to discuss this event in greater detail.

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We want to hear from you about your housing experiences The Rural Youth Housing and Homelessness Working Group of the Child and Youth Health Network of Eastern Ontario has developed the following survey for youth age 1621, to better understand the extent of rural youth homelessness across Eastern Ontario and raise awareness around the issue. There are wide gaps in available data on housing and homelessness of youth in rural communities. This survey will help to understand the severity of the issue of youth homelessness in rural Eastern Ontario. The surveys are being sorted to allow us to collect Leeds-Grenville specific data.

The Youth Homelessness Survey is a brief, selfadministered survey that can be completed on paper or online.

With the information from this survey, we hope to improve housing in our community. The survey takes about 3 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey only once. For questions about the survey, please contact Jama Watt by email: jwatt@ cheo.on.ca or 613-799-9223 (cell).

1. Are you between the ages of 16 – 21years?

2. Has housing ever been a worry for you? For example, worried about not finding a place to live, or a living situation that wasn’t really safe.

3. Have you ever had to stay with relatives or friends because you had no place else to stay?

4. Have you ever stayed in a housing shelter?

5. Have you ever had to sleep outside or in a public space (like a park, car, bus station, empty building) because you had nowhere else to go?

6. Have you ever had to go to a different town or city because you were homeless or in need of housing?

The survey will help determine the number of encounters related to housing and homeless for the youth population. Once completed, please return the surveys by August 20, 2014 to one of the following addresses so that we can return them to the Rural Youth Housing and Homelessness Working Group.

Loretta Corbeil, United Way of Leeds and Grenville, 42 George Street, P.O. Box 576 Brockville, Ontario, K6V 5V7 Elizabeth Langlois, Connect Youth Inc 136 Henry Street West, P.O.Box 1307 Prescott, Ontario, K0E 1T0 Margaret Fancy, Every Kid in our Communities of LeedsGrenville 12 Henry Brown Court, RR#3, Mallorytown ON K0E 1R0 Survey can also be completed at www.surveymonkey. com/s/LeedsGrenville

Are you in the danger zone?

July 16 ,2014

As we mark the anniversary of the tragedy at Lac Megantic, it is worth looking at what might happen in North Grenville should any of the numerous oil-carrying trains travelling through our area meet with problems. As these long trains of oil tanker cars move through the eight railroad crossings in North Grenville, what would happen if there was a derailment, and if that derailment resulted in a burning oil tanker?

ForestEthics is the website of a non-profit environmental group based in the U. S., which has prepared a map showing the area adjacent to all railway lines in North America along which oil tank cars are carried. The section showing North Grenville shows the corridors identified by the U. S. Department of Transportation.

The blast zone shown on the map is 1,600 metres on each side of the tracks. The inner colour (red) is the distance that emergency responders advise evacuating in case of a derailment of oil tanker cars, the outer colour (yellow) the distance to be evacuated if any of the derailed cars are on fire. A derailment and explosion of multiple cars carrying Bakken crude has the potential for a much wider area of damage than shown on this map, especially in a unit train carrying nothing but oil tanker cars. This map is an important addition to the ongoing debate on the transportation of oil by rail or by pipeline.

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Kemptville Youth Centre celebrates 20th Anniversary Accepting a KYC Star on behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville, its staff and council, are Councillors Tim Sutton and Barb Tobin, Board Member Graham Pincott and Mayor Gordon. The presentation, made by Robin Heald, Executive Director, recognizes the Municipality’s past and ongoing support of the Centre and its programs for the youth.

by Beth Nicol “To assist the Youth of our Community in making positive lifestyle choices in a fun, safe and nonjudgemental environment.”

The name and location of the Kemptville Youth Centre may have changed over the years; its goals, daily challenges and long-term investment in the youth of North Grenville have remained constant.

The 20th Anniversary Celebration of KYC held on Saturday July 12 was a day of celebration and reflection.

A mural depicting the KYC as a living, growing tree was unveiled. Rooted in the past, growing, reaching out in all directions, yet still reliant upon the support of a strong, central core, the Kemptville Youth Centre thrives.

Founding Board Members, organizations providing long-term support, staff and volunteers - all will have the opportunity to add their signature to the Tree. It provides a visual connection to the past for the newly renovated Centre.

To acknowledge the efforts which many service groups and businesses, volunteers and volunteens provided over the years, Robin Heald, Executive Director, made presentations of certificates of appreciation and North Grenville Stars.

The list of recipients was impressive.

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Dr. G. Blake, initial Chair of the Youth in the Community Committee, shared his memories of the group’s vision and community wide support; Mayor Gordon, a school board Trustee at that time, spoke to the dedication of a core group of founders and parentvolunteers who struggled to sustain momentum, to see the project through to its realisation. Mayor Gordon also accepted a North Grenville Star, along with Councillors Tobin and Sutton, on behalf of the Municipality for its 20 years of support.

The need to finance any organization can be a challenge. Twenty years ago, the Youth in the Community Committee struggled for funding. Support from the Municipality, local businesses, service groups, private contributions and hardworking teens and their families eventually led to the opening of a Youth Centre for the use of area young people on Jack St. Seeds for the future successfully sown amongst the ashes of tragedy.

The long-term support of the United Way, the Eastern Ontario Development Corp. and the Ontario Trillium Foundation have been instrumental in the Centre’s financial survival. Gordon Monroe, representing the OTF, brought a special

The celebration at the Kemptville Youth Centre on Saturday acknowledged the contributions of those from the past, and the commitment of present day staff, youth, volunteers and supporters. It was also an opportunity to look to the future. Mr. Gordon Monroe, representing t h e O n t a r i o Tr i l l i u m Foundation, brought the perfect gift: a grant of $46,100. Pictured above (l-r) are: Graham Pincott, Board Member/Treasurer; Steve Clark, MPP; John Barclay, Resource Developer; and Gordon Monroe from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

gift to the party – that of sustainability in the form of a grant for $46,100. The presentation was made to KYC Board Member and Treasurer, Graham Pincott, and Resource Developer, John Barclay, in the presence of local MPP and KYC supporter, Steve Clark.

Ingrid Kohling, owner and operator of the Kemptville Mall Tim Horton’s, was on hand for a special ceremony to rename the Centre’s craft/ board room; a plaque now reads, the “Tim Horton’s Room.” This is a very public acknowledgement of the ongoing and substantial support the KYC has received from the coffee shop; each year, all the money raised locally from the Happy Face Cookies is donated to the KYC. Les Voakes of Town Yo u t h P a r t i c i p a t i o n Strategies (funded by Canada’s Drug Strategy: Health Canada and sponsored by Youth Centres Canada) has been involved with the Centre for many the years, specifically

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Les congratulated the Youth Centre and its volunteers and staff for their determination and dedication. He noted that over the years he has accompanied delegations from a variety of countries to visit the Centre, referring to it as a Canadian success story.

The day of celebration included a number of events geared specifically for youth: a tug of war challenge between Douvris Martial Arts and the KYC Youth Council; a barbeque; and music, music, music.

George Buys entertained, as did young competitors in the, “Kemptville’s Got Talent,” program.

It was a day full of memories. Thank you to Robin and the staff and members of the KYC for letting us share them.

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People get ready

by David Shanahan Now that Canada Day, the Dandelion Festival and the provincial election are behind us, we can start looking forward to (if that’s the right phrase) the upcoming municipal election in October. That may seen quite far away yet, but anyone wishing to enter the contest has just two months to register before the nomination deadline of September 12. Lawn signs have to be ordered and delivered, funding has to be arranged and support organised, profiles need to be raised, and photographs taken in short order.

Yes, and policies need to be established, too. Let us assume, for the sake of argument, that each candidate has a reason for running, other than for the sheer joy of attending a million meetings, social events, fund-raisers and bbq’s over the next four years. People certainly don’t become members of Council for the huge salary involved! Therefore, the assumption must be that

candidates are putting themselves forward for selection or rejection because they feel they have something to offer the residents of North Grenville that others do not.

This election is an opportunity for some new blood, new ideas, new energy to sit on Council, as at least two of the current four Councillors are not running again. At the moment, Tim Sutton is the only sitting member to declare his intention to run again, but that situation is expected to change before September 12 when Barb Tobin will decide which position she wants to go for. As the current Council have been in place, as a unit, for eight years, we will be losing a great deal of experience in October.

Ken Finnerty’s knowledge and experience is actually irreplaceable after so many years of service, and it is to be hoped that he will still be available to be consulted when needed. Some politicians know where all the bodies are buried. Ken actually

knows where all the pipes are buried, and that knowledge has proved invaluable in the past.

No-one has worked harder and longer hours than Terry Butler. It is impossible to know where he finds the time a n d e n e rg y t o b e a s involved as he has been in so many committees and projects over the past eleven years. He has been a real promoter of North Grenville, and has put the hours in on the Heritage Committee, the Kemptville BIA, the Dandelion Festival, Rideau Heritage, the Trails project, and whatnot. It has not always been an easy job, or a light burden, but he has put his heart and soul into it.

But, let’s not let Terry and Ken off the hook just yet. The election is not for another three months, and they have work to do in the meantime. They have to continue earning those massive salaries! [To explain: council members make around $16,000 per year. The hourly rate, however, must be in the

region of 5¢!) They, and the rest of Council, will be needed to bring the new members up to speed after the election, and give them whatever help they need in settling into their new responsibilities. I have no doubt they will do so willingly and generously.

But there is something that needs to be done for the candidates even before the election proper takes place. No matter how involved candidates have been in their community over the years (and many of them have been), there is much they cannot know about the state of the municipality. This always gives incumbents an advantage in the campaign, as they can make statements about budgets, infrastructure, future plans and projects, and the general health or otherwise of North G r e n v i l l e ’s f i n a n c i a l situation which new candidates cannot question. Statements are made by incumbents during an election that are not necessarily completely accurate, but no-one can

know what the facts might be without that “insider” information.

Bruce Harrison, onetime Mayor of North Grenville, who still serves this community in many capacities, has held Election Information Sessions on what it is like to sit on councils, the roles and responsibilities of Councillors, etc. The two session were held in Spencerville and Brockville and were of real importance in informing candidates on the issues. But what I am talking about is somewhat different: a briefing on North Grenville, not the role of Council, but what Councillors will find after they take their seats at the table.

It is not fair, in so many ways, to allow a candidate to plan policies and projects in ignorance of facts which may make their plans redundant once they enter office.

Give them a fair chance to know what they’re getting into. Give them the data, the facts, the plans and let them know

what commitments have already been entered into, so that they can campaign on a level platform with incumbents. How many times, following elections, have we heard from new governments that they cannot implement campaign promises because they didn’t know things were in the state they were?

Woody Armour has a very good idea in an article in this issue. (His ideas are usually very good, in fact). The idea that candidates should receive confidential briefings from senior staff, whatever the details of the arrangement may be, is one that deserves some consideration These men and women have been willing to put their lives at our disposal for the next four years. Swear them to silence, have them sign non-disclosure forms, whatever it takes to protect whatever information needs to be protected.

The least they deserve is to know what they’re getting into.

be happy with. However, as John Brauneisen states in his letter, the municipality needs to commit resources if we are to save the College and convince decision makers we want to be part of the solution.

Yo u r s u p p o r t f o r undertaking a referendum seeking a one-time levy to support Kemptville College is strongly encouraged.

Respectfully, Paul Knarr, Kemptville

our way to the car, we decided to take the top off our convertible for the drive home. We took the long way back into Kemptville. I enjoyed feeling the wind in the palm of my hand, my hair whipping around, a smile on my face. As we drove eastbound on CR43, I told my husband there had been a crash on Friday near the Somerville intersection. I suspect one driver slowed down for the dip in the road while the other driver did not. As I finished saying this, my husband slowed down in that very spot and I heard him say: "Like this!"? His comment confused me but not for long. I screamed as our car was hit from behind and propelled through the left lane. We came to a stop on the left shoulder of the road.

My husband had

looked up in the rear view mirror just in time to see a young woman driving a Jetta, coming straight for us and, too busy looking down at something (presumably her phone) to notice us or the dip in the road. She hit us at full speed and totalled our car. We both experienced severe head pain upon impact. I sat shocked with my seat belt buckled. My husband got out of the car and assessed the damage.

He told me: "We're never going to drive this car again". I looked over at the driver of the other vehicle. She was holding her cell phone to her ear, her other hand covering her mouth in horror and, hopefully, regret. Within minutes an older man was at her side, in the car, consoling her. She was not hurt.

Luckily, a retired OPP

officer was on the scene.

He asked for my cell phone and suggested I call 911.

I handed my phone over to him, unable to think straight. I could recall so many accounts of clients diagnosed with PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injuries, describing how a car crash had forever altered their life. I wondered if that would be me. I thought about our children. We were taken to the hospital by ambulance. My husband's blood pressure was so high, I worried he would have a stroke or heart attack. I was filled with so many emotions: anger at this individual who could have killed or disabled us with her carelessness, fear at the thought of leaving our children behind, worry that our brains may be compromised, affecting our ability to parent or

earn a living, sad that our car was totalled, that same car that my husband had spent so much time and money restoring in the spring.

My husband and I are grateful to be alive. Had there been any oncoming traffic, we would have been dead. If our children were in the car, which they would have been on any other night, they wouldn't have survived.

Why am I sharing this with you? Every day I see people, young and old, driving full speed while talking on the phone or texting. NOTHING is so important that you can risk the lives of two people and their children, friends, family. Put the phones down and pay attention when you drive.

It's as simple as that.

Anne Walsh

Letters to the editor Dear Editor and Council: John Brauneisen's Letter to the Editor in this week's "The North Grenville Times" proposes a referendum of North Grenville households to determine taxpayer interest in having the municipality levy a $200 one time charge to demonstrate our collective interest in supporting Kemptville College.

This is a great idea. My wife and I think this would be a most worthwhile investment

by North Grenville. Such a referendum would show good political leadership on your part and it would provide taxpayers with a real opportunity for participative democracy for an issue that will have major economic impacts for Kemptville.

In view of the provincial deficit, it is doubtful the new government in Toronto is going to be a source for either new dollars or new ideas that will lead to a solution we in North Grenville will

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An Ambassador for North Grenville

Cahl Pominville is a local boy, a man who grew up in this community and has served its people throughout his career. He has been involved in municipal government for more than twenty years, following his early career working in retail management and the Federal Government. He is now the Director of Corporate Services and Clerk of the Municipality of North Grenville. Last year, he was honoured by becoming President of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario [AMCTO], Ontario's largest municipal professional association, and the leading professional development organization for administrative staff in municipal government.

Mayor David Gordon has expressed his appreciation of Cahl and the work he does: “I have come to learn that he is among the most knowledgeable and connected professionals in the Province. Cahl has time and again indicated that the relationships he has built through the AMCTO have strengthened him in his role and provided a knowledgebase that we could draw on as an organization”. As he comes to the end of his term as President, the NG Times sat down with Cahl to talk about how his involvement with AMCTO has helped him in his work for the people of North Grenville.

NG Times: Over the years, you must have seen tremendous changes in the scope of the work you have to do

NGTimes: How does that work?

Cahl: Communication is so much easier than it was before. You didn’t have that close connection beyond phone calls and letters. For example, AMCTO has set up on our website a municipal Google search engine that allows us to find information on issues related to Ontario specifically. You can search by large municipalities, medium municipalities. Ontario is divided into nine zones and you can search by zone, and all it searches are the websites of municipalities in Ontario. So instead of finding a by-law that’s great but is in Nevada, or Australia, it will only search Ontario bylaws. Then you have something that everyone can use because we’re all using the same rule book.

NG Times: Aside from networking, what is AMCTO’s main contribution to your work in North Grenville?

Cahl: The big thing is the training. AMCTO does training for municipal staff at all levels; not all the staff are members, but training provided by AMCTO is relevant for our jobs. For example, this being an election year, there is election training which staff members here have taken because they will be handling that area. About 50% of those taking training at AMCTO are not members of the Association, but may be junior staff working in

as Clerk?

Cahl: Yes, it’s constantly changing. When amalgamation took place, we took it in stride because it seemed that it was just another thing you were doing. There have been changes in legislation, the terms of councils. There’s many more things you have to know. It’s much more rigid than it used to be; the rule book has got thicker, I guess. But so much has stayed the same. You still have residents who are looking for services and you get more demands as places get bigger. People moving here from larger places move in and want different services, and it’s hard on Council, but it’s also hard on the staff since they are the ones who connect more with these people.

But you get that in all municipalities, and that is something I learned through my involvement with AMCTO. I’m a big networking guy.

I may not know, but I know someone I can talk to to find out. That’s what is so important about AMCTO, there’s always opportunities for networking. The big thing is that all the members are willing to share and help each other.

We’re all in the same thing together. And that’s a big change from when I started in municipal government too many years ago.

Kemptville College raised in Legislature In the first Question Period of Ontario’s new legislative session, LeedsGrenville MPP Steve Clark was on his feet to stand up for the future of Kemptville College’s core agriculture education programs. He sought assurance from Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal that the Liberal government will work with any partner emerging with a plan to continue the College’s 97 years of excellence in research and education, which are essential to the future of farming and agri-business in Eastern Ontario.

“Maintaining those agricultural diploma programs is an absolute priority for me, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force and the Eastern Ontario farming community,” Steve said. The MPP has written to Minister Leal and Reza Moridi, the new Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, to personally invite them to tour the Kemptville College July 16, 2014

campus and meet with Task Force members to learn more about their work to date. “ I t ’s c r i t i c a l t h e government understands the opportunities that exist and leaves every door open to make Kemptville College sustainable – whether that means partnering with the Municipality of North Grenville, an existing university or college, private career colleges or the private sector,” Steve stressed. “Being unwilling to consider every option shortchanges future generations of farmers who will rely on Kemptville College in order to remain competitive in Ontario, Canada and the world. I’m going to continue to be a strong advocate to ensure every option is kept on the table.”

The government recently announced the appointment of Lyle Vanclief, a former federal minister of agriculture, as the provincial facilitator for the Kemptville renewal process. The appointment was welcomed by the Task Force,

There is a clear, demonstrated need for agri-food education in Eastern Ontario as our society places a greater emphasis on knowing what is in their food, where it comes from and how it is grown,” added Marty. “Our challenge will be to identify the appropriate role that a renewed Kemptville College can play in a sector that has many growth opportunities.”

The North Grenville community is invited by the Task Force to a town hall meeting where some of those new opportunities will be discussed with the public.

That meeting is being held on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 pm in the W. B. George Centre on the Kemptville College campus.

who had hoped a facilitator would have been named before the provincial election.

Now that the Liberals have been returned with a majority in the Legislature, it is hoped that talks on the future of the College can continue without further delay. “ We l o o k f o r w a r d to working with Lyle and sharing with him our findings and recommendations for the future of the Kemptville campus,” said Marty Derks, Vice Chair of the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force.

“Over the past 15 weeks, we have met with several groups that have an interest in developing future plans for the local agricultural institution.

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Brian Carré, as CAO, is in it, and so is our Treasurer, Sheila Kehoe. Of the 2,100 members there’s about 700 Clerks, but there’s also about 300 CAO’s. So it provides training across the board: you get Planners, or Fire Chiefs taking training too.

AMCTO also keeps you up to date with changes in legislation, no matter what your department.

As President of AMCTO, I got to work with associations outside of Ontario, and even internationally, and that gives you a bigger picture of municipal government. You find that municipal governments face the same issues everywhere and you can learn from their experiences and bring the lessons back home to make you a better employee in North Grenville. At our own AMCTO Conference, I chaired a meeting that included Finance Officers Associations and Human Resource Associations from Ontario, Administrators from Alberta, an international Clerk’s Association that’s both North America and Europe, and representatives from the Japan Local Government Bureau in Manhattan. And we all chatted about common things; and it’s funny to learn how many things are the same, it doesn’t matter where you go.

NGTimes: So all that feeds

back into what you do here?

Cahl: Yes, I can bring back information of how things are being done elsewhere, and inform other senior staff and council about developments in municipal government in Ontario, across Canada, and internationally.

That makes me a better employee too. So, it was good for North Grenville and certainly good for me; but I was tired when the year was done! But I can pick up the phone or e-mail other municipalities around Canada and get information, advice when it’s needed, and that helps us to make municipal government in North Grenville more effective. That would not have been possible without the support of Mayor and Council, and especially Brian Carré, my Deputy Clerk, Heather Render, and all the staff here, for which I am very grateful indeed.

Last mayor of Kemptville dies

Ambrose Etmanskie, who served as the Mayor of Kemptville leading up to amalgamation in 1998, died on July 6 at his home. He was 82 years old and had served

as mayor of Kemptville through some of its most stressful and bitter times. He was a man who provoked differing responses in those who knew him and worked with him on council in those days. Some found him to be a generous mentor and a fearless man who faced down physical threats from angry groups of opponents.

Others found him arbitrary in carrying out his responsibilities as mayor, believing he ignored proper procedure and bypassed those with responsibility for other sectors of the administration.

Whatever may be said about Ambrose Etmanskie by friends and political opponents, he served his community at great cost to his health and comfort, he put in the time and the dedication and his passing deserves to be acknowledged by all of us who live in the community he helped to bring into being. Ambrose Etmanskie, 1932-2014. www.ngtimes.ca

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• Drink plenty of fluid and eat fruits and vegetables as they have high water content.

• Prepare cold meals that keep your oven turned off.

• Keep your air conditioner or thermostat between 22oC/72oF and 26oC/79oF. • Use a fan to help stay cool and aim the air flow in your direction.

• Block the sun by closing awnings, curtains or blinds during the day.

• If safe, open windows at night to let cooler air into your home.

• Take cool showers or baths until you feel refreshed. Make sure to use non-slip surfaces in the tub or shower.

Heat stroke can occur indoors or outdoors and is a medical emergency. If you are a senior or are visiting an elderly friend or relative regularly, watch for signs of heat stroke such as a high body temperature, confusion, no perspiration or unconsciousness. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

There are more ways to protect yourself in high heat at www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/sun. Heathealth brochures can also be ordered for free by calling the federal government information line at 1-800-O-Canada.

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Let’s Connect…

Have you ever thought that, as a society, we have progressed in our thinking only to realize that perhaps this is not the case? I had hoped that in 2014 we would be an inclusive society recognizing that everyone has value, independent of nationality, education, financial status, or having reached ‘senior’ status.

With a background in Gerontology (the study of Aging), and with over 20 years working in this area, I am acutely aware of the attitudes of people toward aging and the aged. Ontario Human Rights Commission defines ageism as, “negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging…based on an assumption that everyone is young.”

Just recently I was out to supper with a group of people and the topic turned to different activities in the area that may interest seniors. One of the men stated that he wasn’t interested in joining, as people look down on seniors. This started a lively conversation on all of the

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experiences, both the men and the women, have had.

Everyone has a ‘life story’ which can include war time service, running companies, entrepreneurs, farming, cooking, teaching, health care, raising children and also grandchildren, working and living abroad, travelling, volunteering in the community, helping out neighbours, and the list goes on. The lifestyle we enjoy today is due to the hard work and sacrifice of our seniors.

Over the years, some of my best friends and mentors have been, and continue to be, seniors.

Many are in their 80’s and 90’s. We support each other and have great discussions on a wide variety of topics.

I invariably learn something new each time we get together or talk on the phone. One of the qualities they all share is resilience.

This is the ability to get through challenges, building on past experiences and keeping their spirits up.

When I look around the table at our Board meetings,

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Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support The Cheryl J. Brown Centre 613-258-3203 susan_smith@cogeco.net I am so appreciative of the wealth of knowledge, experience and desire to give back, that the Board members have. It is noteworthy that most are in the ‘senior’ category.

At Kemptville & District Home Support, we value the fact that our services are respectful and inclusive.

Many of our amazing Volunteers are also seniors and are very committed to helping others in their community with services such as Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting, and Foot Care Reception. These services are available to help out with various needs and keep people as involved and healthy as possible.

My challenge to all of us is to stop and think about the people that we come into contact with, recognizing that they all have amazing and varied lives. Recently at the Centre, it was wonderful to see a young person join the Wednesday Bridge group. Over the past few weeks, there has been

a lot of ‘brain’ work and fun at the Bridge tables!

We need to do our part to ensure that all seniors are treated with dignity

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remember, we are ‘writing’ our stories as well!

Wishing you resilience, Susan

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Where have all the flowers gone?

by Peter Johnson Alas, gentle reader, my hiatus is over and your vacation from my skewed rantings has come to an end as well. No good deed goes unpunished, it would seem.

Deprived of my usual archives of news clippings, I have had to resort to a very tenuous substitute-m y m e m o r y. Wi t h t h e advancement of years, I have acquired the dreaded disease, called C.R.A.F.T. Known by some as "Can't Remember A Friggin' Thing"(my apologies for the use of offensive language). Being a male in his seventh decade, it is both a source if irritation as well as an excuse to be delivered to my dearly beloved, whenever I have neglected to do that which I had told her I would do.

We are on a vacation. We are near Bracebridge. Just before arriving, that town's most infamous temporary resident had just vacated the premises. Mr. Ford had spent a month in 'rehab' at the local luxury clinic. He planned on being rid of the place in time to rejoin his fellow Torontonians as they celebrated Canada Day. Delightful Rob claimed to have lost a significant amount of weight while in rehab. He even went on to expound on how rewarding his experience had been. Those who were there tell a different story. But that narrative is not the topic of this week's skewed rant. I would like, instead to address the topic of politicians in general.

In general, politicians are hard-working, honest people who arrive on the scene with a keen desire to make a positive contribution to their community. Local municipal politicians probably demonstrate this desire as much as, or more than their provincial and federal counterparts. We have been served by four very good ones in the past term--it would be nice if their

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numbers were increased, but that's a topic that David and I will continue to hammer away at, in the future.

What is disturbing is the change in the morals of some of our more renowned politicians. Mr. Ford's morals do not need to be exhumed here...although 'exhumed' would seem to be an appropriate term. Those of Mr. Duffy and his two compatriots would seem to indicate that their definition of acceptable behaviour does not match that of the Prime Minister, or the minions in his office--of which there seems to be 'minions and minions'. Whether they are being punished because they have overstepped the bounds of political ethics, or have incurred the wrath of an extremely vindictive P.M., is up for debate. But what is troubling is that they, to a person, do not admit to any remorse for their actions. Not in the slightest.

Similarly, with the aforementioned Mr. Ford and his delightfully entertaining brother. Time and again, not only do they weep crocodile tears over the discovery of their 'adventures', their response is always the same; attack the accusers. They went so far as to blame Olivia Chow for the damage done to Rob's Escalade...a symbol of the man's corpulence and over-indulgence if ever there was one. Really, Rob? Are you going to try to smear Olivia Chow? Are you really inferring that she sent out supporters to damage your too-large-vehicle because she too is running for the Mayor's chair?

Olivia Chow looked very confused when informed of this. But then again, Ms. Chow's political morals probably forbid her associating with anyone like the Fords. Has the man no shame? Where is the shame of the Senators who were caught, then scape-goated by the PMO? It would appear that there is reason for shame

on both sides of that issue.

And speaking of the Prime Minister's Office...

Why are millions being spent annually to pay the wages for people no longer working there? Why are millions spent every week on ads for the Economic Action Plan...a plan that for years has not been started up? Why are millions spent on attack ads aimed at slandering and smearing those who have the gall to oppose them? It goes on and on. And if it were their money, then we could say that it was their choice how they wasted their own funds. But... but---these are our funds that they are playing fast and loose with. Our tax dollars in action.

Playing fast and loose is also what the Conservatives are doing with Parliament.

In this session alone, they have limited, curtailed and cut off debate, 75 times.

That's incredible. Before we get to the next election, this Government will have stopped Opposition members from having a full say on Bills, at least a hundred times, at this rate.

Does that not seem to be a bit heavy handed? And what chance do we have to speak out about this? I guess you could try writing a letter to the Prime Minister.

Try it. I have. Dozens of times. You don't get a real answer. You get a computergenerated response telling you how delighted the Prime Minister's Office is to hear from you - the very ordinary citizen.

So, we can bury that idea... the one about participatory democracy. Bury it under some lovely flowers...and as the activist Pete Seeger asked, 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' Well Pete, in our country, it appears they are being trampled under the feet of those who have a different moral code when it comes to the behaviour of public servants. Shame.

Peter Johnson Upper Oxford Mills, ON

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Home security devices helping seniors maintain independence

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(NC) They're called the “sandwich generation” working adults who have taken on the role of caring for an aging or ill parent while still raising their own children and pursuing a career. Membership to this group is growing every year as the Canadian population ages.

In fact, according to Statistics Canada, more than 2 million Canadians, mostly women between 35 and 44 years old, are “sandwiched” between caring for their young children and aging parents at the same time.

This can sometimes mean their resources, both mental and physical, are spread too thin which can also lead to worry and guilt when

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it comes time to leave the senior home alone.

Part of the worry is for potential medical emergencies or falls that could occur since seniors are at a much greater risk of falling. According to Health Canada every year, one in three seniors will fall at least once and falls account for more than half of all injuries among Canadians 65 years and over.

These were some of the concerns sandwich generation member Lisa Fazari of Richmond Hill, Ontario had as she looked for solutions to help care for her 83-year-old mother Ursula Calderon while also caring for her teenage daughters.

Fazari's mother's activity level had decreased dra-

matically since the Osteoarthritis in her legs caused her to slow down and be more cautious, yet she was adamant that giving up her independence of living alone wasn't an option.

“My concern for my mom living on her own was the fact that even though she's aging, she's very determined to live independently, she loves to maintain her regular routine and do her own thing,” explained Fazari.

“But the fact is, she can have an accident any time and I'm very concerned that nobody would reach her fast enough to help her out should she fall.”

So Lisa looked into LifeCall, a personal medical alert device to help give her and her family the peace of mind they need to know her mother will be assisted if ever she experiences a medical emergency while home alone.

LifeCall, a division of Reliance Protectron Security Services, can assist seniors or those who are physically or chronically ill. It can be worn as a bracelet or as a pendant.

Coupled with the two-way voice communicator that is installed in Calderon's home, Fazari now has the assurance that comes with knowing her mother will receive emergency assistance in a timely manner if necessary and that she will be notified.

“The key features that I love about LifeCall are the panic button and its ability to determine if she's fallen or not. It's the solution that we've been looking for- for a long time,” she added.

The device features a builtin panic button as well as an optional intelligent pendant with fall detection.

As an additional layer of protection, the fall detection option works by sensing a sudden vertical acceleration. A short delay following a fall allows the person to cancel the alarm if they can recover. If the fall alarm is not cancelled and help is needed, the individual is immediately connected with an operator in the monitoring centre.

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Women Who Won: Survivor Stories

by Anne Walsh Over the past five weeks, the NG Times has shared stories about local women who have kicked cancer to the curb. During these conversations, the financial burdens faced by some of these women became evident.

This week, we bring you the story of one local woman who is actively involved in her own struggle against cancer.

She exposes the truth about our “universal health care” policies and the small print of Ontario’s Public Drug Program.

When you meet Sonja Bertram, you are instantly wrapped in her warmth. Her eyes sparkle and her smile asserts a quiet confidence.

At her side is her husband and advocate, Jim Bertram.

He speaks of admiration for this woman who has faced cancer head on twice since 2010. He is awed by her positive attitude, courage and determination. Sonja is grateful for her husband’s assertiveness. She needs all her energy to get well. The task of fighting for her right to “universal health care” is much too draining at this time in her life.

Sonja was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder in March 2010. She had surgery to remove the tumour, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. She received Neupogen injections along with her chemotherapy treatment. It is “a prescription medication, used to reduce the risk of infection in patients with some tumors who are receiving strong chemotherapy that may cause severe neutropenia with fever.

Neutropenia is a condition where your body does not make enough neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection” (www. neupogen.com).

Neupogen injection will cost between $285 and $300”.

Sonja is halfway through treatment and they can already see the cancer cells receding. She will need 42 injections in total. Neupogen is covered according to eligibility criteria established by the Ontario Drug Benefit/ Trillium Drug Program’s Exceptional Access Program.

The question is: Why was it covered the first time around only to be taken away now, when she needs it the most?

It seems that Neupogen is perceived as a “palliative” drug in Sonja’s case, even though its use is necessary for her to keep receiving her chemotherapy treatment.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care told me that the coverage of Neupogen is assessed on a case by case basis. The Ontario Ministry of Health website states that “Patients with noncurative cancer receiving chemotherapy with palliative intent are NOT eligible for either primary or secondary G-CSF Prophylaxis”. It seems coverage depends on the doctor’s diagnosis of the condition. Even in non-

Sonja was cancer free for four years. Then, in April 2014, during a regular checkup, a tiny speck was visible on her x-ray. A cat-scan confirmed that her cancer had metastasized to one lung, one lymph node and her liver. Her lung was biopsied and she was diagnosed with “metastasis of small cell carcinoma of the bladder to the liver, one lung and one lymph node”. Sonja was ready. She felt confident that if she could beat cancer the first time, she could do it again. However, much to her surprise, the Neupogen would not be covered by the government this time around.

Her husband called Amgen, maker of Neupogen , who have a Patient Assistance Program designed to provide financial help and valueadded services when you’ve been prescribed an oncologyrelated drug from Amgen Canada. Amgen covered 50% of the cost, which was helpful.

Jim’s insurance plan provided Sonja’s annual allowance of $3,000. The Bertrams are unsure about the total cost of treatment.

It has been calculated that “One 300 microgram

palliative situations, coverage is limited to short periods of time, from fourteen days to a year.

Sonja is a fighter, but in the back of her mind is always the question: “How much is this going to cost?” It is difficult to focus on healing with such financial stress hovering over one’s shoulder.

F o r n o w, S o n j a i s going through 6 rounds of chemotherapy. Each round lasts three days, with three weeks to recover in between treatments. Sonja receives Neupogen daily for seven days following her three days of chemotherapy. The goal of the Neupogen is to increase white blood cells, boosting Sonja’s immune system. “My body wouldn’t be strong enough to tolerate the chemotherapy treatments without the Neupogen” says Sonja. “It gives me energy”.

At the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre where Sonja receives chemotherapy, patients who have completed treatment ring a cow bell on their last day. It signals their triumph over cancer. Sonja is looking forward to her last treatment in August. It will

be her turn to celebrate. If you would like to give Sonja peace of mind as she defeats cancer, visit any CIBC branch and donate money to the Sonja Bertram Treatment Trust (Branch # 00596, Account # 1518933). Sonja, her husband, their daughter, son and two grandchildren thank you in advance for your support.

Glorious Day for a worthy cause photo courtesy of Gord Logan

Barry Peart, Pat Shafer, Brenda Dillabough and Don Gilchrist (not in photo) of the “Friends of NGAT” were eating smoke, cooking up burgers and weiners last Thursday, July 10 to raise funds for North Grenville Accessible Transportation at the O.P.P. Community Officer Rob Prophet from the Prescott Detachment stood in graciously in the absence of our Cathy Lindsay, and through a community team effort raised approximately $700 for our NGAT. This week’s BBQ will sponsored by the Lockwood Brothers Construction for Easter Seals Campaign. See you there!

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Nutrition tips for the healthiest summer ever Summer is a fun season for getting outside in some muchneeded warmth. It’s also the season when it can be easiest to overlook important things like eating well and staying hydrated.

S u m m e r ’s f i n a l l y here! And after a long, harsh winter, everyone is enjoying backyard BBQs, day trips to the beach, and weekend getaways to the cottage.

The foods that often accompany these activities—hamburgers, cotton candy, potato chips and hot dogs— are hard to ignore, but do little to fuel your body with the nutrients it needs.

As the temperature rises, it’s important to eat foods that will help maintain energy.

So instead of reaching for that hot dog or can of pop, read the tips below to find out how to make this summer the healthiest season ever!

Take advantage of fresh produce. With produce at its peak during the summer months, now is the perfect time to indulge in nature’s finest by eating the freshest vegetables.

Instead of whipping up a batch of potato salad for your next BBQ, put together a mixed green salad. If you’re up to the task, create your own salad dressing. Do an Internet search, or check out recipe books to get

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ideas for different salads and dressings.

Eat your berries.

Like vegetables, the most flavourful berries are readily available in summer. Instead of reaching for apple pie à la mode, make yourself a delicious fruit smoothie for dessert. When choosing fruits, always make sure you’re getting the freshest, and best quality fruit. If you’re unsure on how to pick produce, ask an employee in the produce department to help. Have fun during this summer by going to different farmers’ markets or going berry picking.

Choose lean meats.

Backyard BBQs and outdoor cookouts are common sights during s u m m e r. B u t e a t i n g the traditional cookout food—hamburgers, and hot dogs—can expand your waistline and increase your fat intake.

Instead of going for the traditional fare, why not choose leaner meats?

Some healthy meat alternatives include ground turkey, or skinless chicken breasts. For added taste, soak in a marinade overnight and grill them to get that delicious BBQ taste.

This way, you’re getting healthy, nutritious food without sacrificing taste.

We all scream for ice cream! As the hot, hazy days of summer go by, often the urge strikes to reach for cool, sweet snacks like ice cream,

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popsicles and iced coffee drinks. While it’s okay to treat yourself to a sundae once in a while, these high calorie treats can quickly become an everyday item. To satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty, look for healthier alternatives.

Buy low-fat versions of ice cream or sorbet.

Experiment with different brands and remember to control your portions!

Running empty on water? With scorching hot temperatures and increased outdoor activities, more and more people are suffering from dehydration and other heat-related illnesses.

It’s easy to get caught up in a softball game, but it’s extremely important to stay hydrated while engaging in physical activities during summer.

If you’re mildly to moderately dehydrated, you may begin to feel symptoms such as dry, sticky mouth, thirst, dry skin, dizziness or light-headedness, and headache. If not treated, these symptoms can lead to a more serious or severe form of dehydration, marked by symptoms such as extreme thirst, lack of sweating, lower blood pressure, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate and loss of consciousness.

To s t a y h y d r a t e d d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r, keep a bottle of water handy at all times. Place it somewhere you can easily reach for it. Make drinking water a habit by reaching for it at the same times each day.

Summer is a fun season for getting outside in some muchneeded warmth. It’s also the season when it can be easiest to overlook important things like eating well and staying hydrated.

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The Right to a Safe School for our Kids

by Jim Bertram Following on the article by Dr. Shanahan on the subject of bullying in our schools, it would be worthwhile to reflect for a few moments on this subject.

First of all, it is my observation that over my 30 year career as a teacher and department head in Ottawa area public and private schools from kindergarten to grade 13, the problem has not only always been with us. It has gotten worse and more dangerous in schools .

Before looking at that reality though, let's look at a few very basic facts about schools. First of all, the school as representative of the educational process, has an enormous presence in the life of students and parents. Educators act, in the words of the Education Act, in loco parentis. The job of educators is to represent parents and provide a safe, rich and caring learning environment for ALL students in their charge, using the best tools and techniques at their disposal. They must know every child, get to know parents and not only

attempt, but succeed in making children feel safe and be safe in their care.

Why is this? It is because our children and grandchildren are loved members of our families and we would not have it otherwise. It is because we recognize them as human beings who have the right to the things which we expect the school to provide IF IT CAN. It is because we recognize the individuality of each child and wish to give each child the opportunity to flourish .

But what happens when some children, a small number, for whatever reason do not react well in a school environment and act in such a way as to endanger the physical or psychological well-being of other children? What happens when the school doesn't provide the safe and caring environment we expect and, frankly, should demand? What happens when the right to a safe and caring environment for most kids is transformed into a daily hell and punishment for the victims of bullies?

“Don't exaggerate!” you might say. “Just kid stuff - kids are tough they'll get over it.” And

a host of other foolishly dismissive comments.

I wonder how those comments would be accepted by adults if the police used them with adults themselves after a mugging or assault. I should imagine that those who react so flippantly about beatings and abuse heaped on a child would sing another tune if the tables were turned.

In a notable conversation between the writer/philosopher Voltaire and a friend in the middle of the 18th century, a discussion was being held on the nature of human rights. To his interlocutor's assertion that his “rights” gave him a great breadth of possible b e h a v i o u r s , Vo l t a i r e retorted “Your rights end where mine begin.” And that is a key point, not only in regard to this subject, but in terms of the general dialogue in today's society about “rights”.

So, following Voltaire's formula, what then are the rights of bullies? Of the bullied? Must most kids who are amenable to school life, and are able to channel their behaviour in such a way as to not harm others, give up their peace of mind and sense

of physical security so that bullies can have “the right to an education”?

Should bullies enjoy the full weight of their own rights and, at the same time, have the freedom to crush the rights of other children? Does anyone believe that? Shouldn't the rights of the bully END where the rights of others begin? I think so .

I believe children have the right to a safe, rich and caring learning environment. If some children seriously and repeatedly endanger that environment, they must have access to another environment which does not allow for the endangerment and harm of other kids. There is no compromising on that point. No one has the right to destroy another, at least not in a country that purports to be civilized.

Our kids are not mere pawns in the great chess game of modern education.

So, come on school Superintendents and Principals. Stop hiding behind toothless policy statements and empty gestures (useless antibullying statements and programs), stop playing politics and clean up your schools . Stop sweeping

bullying under the rug as was attempted by the Principal in the case cited

by Dr. Shanahan in his article. If students are hurting others, bring the police into the picture.

Treat the situation with the seriousness it deserves.

Learn the meaning of the expression “in loco parentis,” and then support your teachers who are, on a daily basis, trying, often without your effective support, to maintain a safe environment FOR OUR CHILDREN. And a word to parents: get involved in making school safety a school

priority where you live.

Stand up for your kids.

D o n ' t b e p u t o ff b y sneering politically correct “experts” who may be more interested in padding their curriculum vitae than providing for the safety of your kids. Be there for your children. After all, if the only people talking to school authorities are the parents of bullies, who will speak for the majority of well-adjusted and deserving kids? Be there, be heard, be firm and don't take no for an answer. Your kids and most of their teachers will thank you for it.

issues that would go up on the “notice board” at the all candidates’ meeting.

By doing things in this manner, publicizing issues beforehand, readers could follow the popular election issues and also, the candidates could develop responses to these issues for the first part of the all candidates meeting.

The other item is the College. The fate of college will be announced shortly. This will have an effect on the nature of the election issues, since it is possible the college will get an “extension” of some sort and North Grenville will be involved. The suggested all candidates format will allow college supporters of all types and from any region, to set up tables and make their voices heard. This means the upcoming North Grenville election

will no longer be some sleepy affair involving just a few candidates campaigning on the basis of name recognition and personal relationships; a generational change is taking place, will you be participating?

Now, the next task is to set this election into a proper perspective to show that it is relevant and has some importance, especially will the colleges’ fate to be considered. This will be next week’s topic.

Municipal Election Proposal

by Woody Armour Now that the provincial election has passed, perhaps we should turn our attention to the municipal election in North Grenville. It promises to be one of the most significant in some years, and may result in an increase in the total public ($13 million) debt of North Grenville.

The public should be well informed as to the issues, so for this reason, I would propose the following three ideas with respect to the election on October 27.

The First proposal: The municipality should hold a series of 1 hour meetings, organized by the C.A.O, between the candidates seeking election and the department heads.

Each department head would make a 30 minute presentation of the functions that department performs, followed by a series of questions by the July 16 ,2014

candidates, two questions per candidate. Questions would not feature “prestatements” as part of the question, simple queries only would be permitted.

Candidates who cannot make the meeting cannot send an alternate. The purpose of this is to put candidates on a somewhat equal knowledge base going into the election.

This should produce better quality discussions and debates.

The Second proposal: An all-candidates meeting should be held in early October. This meeting would be of a different format. Each candidate would be issued with two chairs and a table. Various interest groups would also be issued with two chairs and a table, and they would be in the same area as the candidate tables. Also, a large chart showing some of the principal issues would be displayed for all to see. This event would start at least one hour before the speaking part of

the all candidate meeting.

The result is that all the components of an election - the candidates, the special interest groups, and the major issues - would all be in one place at the same time, allowing voters to easily interact with candidates and special interest groups, on a one to one basis, and those who want to be heard have an opportunity to be heard on an equal basis. It is in this part of the meeting that the candidate would explain what they would like to accomplish during their term in office. The voter can then speak to each candidate and decide who has potential.

The Third proposal: This would be in the traditional format of an all candidates meeting. This part of the meeting would have only candidates for municipal office on stage, no school board candidates.

This would be the open, confrontational part of the evening, whereas the earlier part was simply

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a conversational, one on one, voter to candidate meeting. In this, the debate section of the meeting, the same question would be asked of all candidates.

The voters would then be able to judge the candidate “under pressure” from the comments of other candidates.

There are two other rather important items; election issues and the college.

The candidates will be expected to bring forward their own issues; however, the voters must be given an opportunity to introduce issues of importance to them. The easiest method of doing this would be to have those who wish to have an issue brought forward and debated send in, or e-mail their suggestion to the editor.

The editor would then print a one line description of the top 10 and publish this some time prior to the all candidates’ meeting.

In addition to being in the newspaper, these are the

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A terrific photographic opportunity was the Hydroplane race at the Regatta in Brockville, taken by Brian MacGillivray.

It’s Back – Hockey that is!

While it may be 28 degrees outside, it's substantially cooler inside the arena. The Kemptville 73's took the ice on the weekend at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in order to evaluate and pick players for this year’s squad. The players included rostered players,

new signings, draft picks, invitees and walk-ons.

Over 80 players took part.

General Manager, Terry Nichols, said that “This year’s team would be older than last year's.” Owner, Ron Tugnutt, has taken over the reigns as Head Coach. With his assistants and scouting staff, the

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Local student drafted to NHL players were put through workouts and scrimmages in order to be properly evaluated. The 73's management is hoping to improve on last y e a r ’s e i g h t h place finish.

Coach Tugnutt stated that “This camp was very competitive and this year’s team would be bigger and faster.”

One of the off season signings was local product, Dan Monk, who played last season with the Prescott Flyers. We are looking forward to a good season. Hockey with Edge! … in July.

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Principal Richard James and Vice Principal, Dawn Finnegan of St. Michael’s High School pose with Eric Cornel, prior to his departure to Philadelphia for the NHL Draft on June 27. Eric was drafted 44th overall by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.

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