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Total involvement? Come- vided by Giant Tiger again

photos courtesy of George Guthro this year. This marked their 15th year of support. Special thanks were extended to Mr. Harry Haider, Manager of the local store. Parents were thanked for their donation of food items for the benefit of the Salvation Army.

Helen Bunn, Chair, Executive Committee, Friends, welcomed the crowd and presented honoraria to the Badgleys and George Buys.

Assisting as volunteers were Friends Jeffrey Murray, Jude Levere, George Gouthro, and myself.

I almost forgot! The event was held in our beautiful Library which was decorated for the occasion. What a setting! The members of the Room to Read Committee knew what they were doing!!

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Additions to history noted

by Doug MacDonald The Archives of the North Grenville Historical Society (NGHS) have created a “Daniel and Charles Pelton Collection” from donations of original and/or scans of D.E. Pelton and C.C.P. Pelton photographs received in response to a North Grenville Times article (June 15, 2016 issue).

The NGHS wishes to acknowledge and thank Jean (Joyner) Newans and Kathryn (Pelton) Piché, whose generous donations to the Society Archives were considered at a recent meeting of the Archives Acquisition Committee.

Daniel and Charles Pelton Collection: From 1895 the Pelton brothers, Daniel Edson Pelton (1868-1901) and Charles Cook Pelton (1876-1965) were the preeminent portrait photographers in Kemptville. The brothers also had a branch studio in Merrickville, and briefly (1900 to 1901) in Carleton Place. Charles Cook Pelton continued as a photographer until the early 1920's.

To date the Daniel and Charles Pelton Collection consists of less than 50 photographs. Hundreds of their photographs, an invaluable historical record of the people and buildings of our community, may still be found in family albums in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford. Please consider donating Pelton material to the Archives of the North Grenville Historical Society 613-258-4401.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate

This is a year to celebrate! Big Brothers Big Sisters are celebrating 40 years of serving children and, along with Canada’s 150th Anniversary, this year is something to really celebrate.

What a great way to start the New Year! Bowl for an hour and change a child’s life…forever!

Our 2017 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake will be taking place at three locations: on Saturday, February 25 at the Elgin Bowling Lanes and Kemptville Bowling for 5 pin bowling, and on Sunday, February 26 at The Brockville Bowling Centre for 10 pin bowling. Bowl For Kids Sake isn’t about being a great bowler, it’s about having fun while raising money for a great cause. This pledge-driven event helps to provide mentoring programs to children in Leeds and Grenville.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides services to approximately 1,259 children in Leeds and Grenville through mentoring programs and by supporting families by helping with hampers at Christmas, back to school supplies, shoes, clothing and hot lunch subsidies. Last year alone, 14,200 school hot lunches were provided free to underprivileged children. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville has a five day a week free After School Program and do free monthly bus trips to places like Fun Haven, Sky Zone, The Museum of Civilization, Snow Tubing and Saunders Farm. Bowl for Kids provides the needed funds to support these programs and to help children in our community.

We are asking for your assistance to ensure the success of this worthwhile and fun event.

There are many ways that you can show your support: Donate a prize to be awarded on the day of the event Enter a team of family, friends or co-workers Join a team Spread the word Sponsor our BIG and LITTLE team Sponsor a lane for only $200 Be a corporate sponsor for $1,000 You can register your team or yourself online and receive online pledging. To register online visit biggerevents.ca/register-to-bowl.php .

Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions or to discuss how you could play a role in the success of this event.

613-345-0281 or bbbs.leeds@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

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On Sunday, February 5, 2017, North Grenville Dog Parks Inc. and Canadian Tire, Kemptville will host its first annual “Dog Park Derby” at the Rideau Carleton Raceway. This event is a major fundraiser for the establishment of an off-leash dog park in North Grenville, located in Ferguson Forest.

The evening promises to be fun-filled with live harness racing, fine dining, a spectacular silent auction, 50/50 Draw, door prizes, complimentary race program, a $2 race, a $5 slot voucher, free valet parking and coat check. If you have not been to the raceway lately, the newly-renovated dining room offers even more choices than before! You can enjoy freshly made sushi and a live action grill section where you can enjoy signature dishes. The only problem left for you, in face of all those succulent options, will be to make room for an amazing dessert selection.

There will be incredible sponsorship and advertising opportunities for this event. Tickets are $40 (adults) and $20 (children 6 to 12). Children 5 and under eat free. For ticket purchase, sponsorship opportunities and additional information contact Candice O’Connell, event chairperson, at 613.258.0697 or e-mail coconnell@ responsibledogowners.ca.

Do not be disappointed. Be sure to get your tickets. All proceeds go towards establishing the Ferguson Forest Dog Park.

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Kemptville Players Kids start I-Movie This past Fall, Kemptville Players launched a program program for youth, grade 3 and up,

called Kemptville Players Kids “KPIK”, so that youth can experience the excitement and fun of theatre. Monthly workshops have been held since then, giving youth the opportunity to learn about stage presence, improv, sound, light, costumes and lots more.

Now, they get to put all that they have learned into practice as KPIK members will be making their own I-Movies which will be showcased in April.

The next meetings will be Sunday, January 15 and Sunday, February 12 from 3-4:30 at the IOOF Hall, 119 Clothier Street, Kemptville. All are welcome. If you have any questions, or for more information, please email KemptvillePlayersKids@gmail.com

Some of Kemptville Players Kids adding life to their ad-lib scripts at their last meeting (L-R) Alisa Insley, Julie Armstrong, Carter Armstrong, Amanda Leang.

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Happy New Year from Big Sky Ranch

by Pam Owen Happy New year to everyone from Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary! As a new year dawns upon us, please continue to pick up your copy of the North Grenville Times, containing all the news, the stories and the updates from Big Sky Ranch inside.

This month I would like to introduce everyone to Ed & Rita. They are Silkie Chickens; cute with charming personalities. They are quite friendly and are beautiful little jewels that sparkle at Big Sky Ranch.

Silkies are quite different from what most of us usually picture when we think of chickens. They are quite small under all their fluffy feather plumage. Their skin is dark blue or black and they have five toes instead of the usual four. The feathers range from pure white through a mix of colours to absolute black. Beautiful to look at, yet they require a lot of TLC. Their fluffy feathers don’t keep out the rain or the cold,

so Silkies need to be kept warm and dry. They are not prolific egg layers, but when they do lay, the eggs range in colour from creams to lightly tinted blues or greens, sometimes even pinkish!

Silkies get their name from the way they feel when touched, just like silk or satin.

Soft and pretty, they are easy on the eyes to watch. When watching Ed and Rita, they can be heard ‘chatting’ to each other in soft, sweet little chirping sounds. Now, I don’t speak chicken, so I’m not sure what it is they are talking about, so I am guessing that it is probably all about the goings on around the Sanctuary! They are probably not discussing sports, as they are not overly energetic or athletic in nature. In fact, it is often said that they don’t even fly. Although some do, as a friend of mine who has Silkies mentioned that they will fly up and over her chicken coop fence! Once over, they have to be found soon, as they are easy prey or open to the

Square and Graceland. Each month they choose a charity, particular cause, or community group to focus on that becomes quite near and dear to their hearts.

They will be coming to perform at Big Sky Ranch to ‘sing to the animals’! The group has been fundraising for the animals and will be bringing their donations to present when they sing! There is no charge - (FREE) - to come and listen to these marvellous young voices raised in song as they “Sing to the Animals”. The community

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Ed and Rita are not escape artists, preferring to chat quietly together or with their people. They are a quiet couple, sweet and gentle, who enjoy being petted softly.

Come on out and see Ed, Rita and their many friends at Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary. **NEWS FLASH** Coming to Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary on January 29 at 1:30 is the worldtravelled Pop Shop All-Stars!

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by David Shanahan

I remember, way back in 2007, when we celebrated Kemptville’s 150 year anniversary, there was a long list of events and projects put together to mark the occasion. Legacy projects, Doug Brunton becoming Sir James Kempt for a whole year. Some of the projects took years to come to fruition, and Anniversary Park at the Ferguson Forest Centre was finally opened officially in 2013. Some things are worth taking time and trouble over, and the Kemptville 150 Committee did a great job on marking the occasion in memorable ways. At the end of 2007, just over five years ago, we celebrated Kemptville’s 150th anniversary. As part of that event, a Time Capsule was organised and the North Grenville Historical Society provided a photographic record of sections of Kemptville: all of Clothier Street, east and west, and County Road 43 from the 416 to Somerville Road, among others. The idea was that, when the capsule is opened in fifty years, people then will be amazed at the changes since 2007. I think that, if we were to open that capsule today, we would be

just as amazed.

You would imagine, therefore, that celebrating Canada’s 150th would be just as big a deal in North Grenville as Kemptville’s birthday was. But it seems something is not quite right there. A Canada 150 Committee has been put together to plan the year’s events, and the schedule so far is Canada Day. The municipal web site notes that: “Again this year, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate with family, friends and neighbours in one of two locations - Riverside Park (Kemptville) and Maplewood Park (Oxford Mills). The Municipality of North Grenville will host a community fireworks display at dusk in Riverside Park”.

Does this seem familiar?

Is it not the very same thing we do every year? Members of the Canada 150 Committee certainly think so, and they are unhappy with the way things are going. No vision, no desire to try something new, something other than Canada Day, seems to be the issue here. There is a feeling that municipal staff are not allowing the community enough input into planning the year’s events, and that council really need to get involved

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Well folks, the Ontario carbon tax is in place and is in evidence at gas pumps near you. The official provincial propaganda is emphasizing the additional cost at the gas pump, thereby hoping people will not notice other items subject to this tax.

BUT--- grocery prices will be affected because of transportation and production inputs. Anything manufactured in Ontario and shipped will be affected.

Oh, and did I mention the impact on municipal fiscal systems?

The bite of this tax will further cripple Ontario's economy. The impact will hit us all, especially the poor and those on limited incomes. And so on.

The bankrupt Ontario Government isn't interested in "saving the planet". It needs more revenue and this will be some of the revenue they are looking for.

The Government of Saskatchewan has estimated the annual cost of such a policy for a family of four at somewhat in excess of $1,400.00.

The Government of Ontario says that that amount will only be $168.00. Really???

I assure you that Saskatchewan 's estimate is closer to the truth.

Sooo--when Ontario government economists blame weak consumer demand for Ontario's lacklustre, underperforming economy, we will know why that consumer demand is so weak. It is because BILLIONS of our hard-earned dollars are being

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and show some leadership here. Councillor Frank Onasanya has experienced some serious health issues over the Christmas holidays and may not be in a position to provide that leadership for a while.

The people on the committee want to do more, they want to canvass ideas from all over the community, but feel there is some resistance to anything novel. This is a serious matter. Canada’s 150th has to be a display of what is best about us and the country we are celebrating.

There are potential conflicts already in view and a solid and united Committee is needed to handle them. For example: will Oxford Mills be holding their traditional Canada Day activities in 2017? For some, it is not even an issue. For others, it is a sign of disunity. It is something that can be easily managed, given some vision and imagination. But if there is a full day of events in Riverside Park, will that conflict with the Oxford Mills festivities?

Surely, the obvious thing is to maximise public control of planning, and encourage new and fresh ideas? This is the community that has seen Dandelion Festivals, VegStock, Hey Days, Doors

Open and Kemptville Live creating memorable and exciting events for the residents of the entire region.

There are reports from other Canada Day committees, particularly the one in 2012, which put forward ideas and recommendations about how to make the day more inclusive, efficient and attractive. It seems these recommendations have not been implemented.

But, even if all of this is settled to everyone’s satisfaction, that is only one day, albeit the main day, of the Canada 150th year. Can we not find new legacy projects to undertake, other events during the year to focus on as part of the birthday party? There are a number of organisations marking important anniversaries this year, and they could be added in to the mix. There are individuals and groups planning their own ways of marking the year. Let’s get everyone together and share ideas, organise ourselves so we don’t overlap or duplicate, and come up with a year-long party to properly celebrate the sesquicentennial year of Canada.

As always, there is a wealth of talent, expertise and energy available in the community and it is not up to the municipality to carry

sucked out of our economy by oppressive top-down tax measures, hydro costs, fee increases, disappearing municipal grants and a shiny

new carbon tax.

Happy New Year from that champion of the Ontario people, Kathleen Wynne.

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An interview with Mayor David Gordon

by David Shanahan Mayor David Gordon met with the NG Times recently to discuss his two-year term as Warden of the United Counties, and to look at the challenges and opportunities facing North Grenville in the coming year. This is part one of that conversation.

Times: How was being Warden different from your role as Mayor?

Mayor Gordon: The amount of knowledge you acquire and the people that you meet is unbelievable. As you know I was Warden for two years, and, as Warden, the amount of time you get to meet with ministers, one on one, when they get to see you face-to-face, is important. They get to know who you are and a lot of time you get their private telephone numbers, whereas as mayor you maybe get 10 or 12 minutes with them, and the last four minutes are a photo op.

But, as a Warden, you get to be there for an hour, or an hour and a half, and you get to thrash out things. And the advantage of that is huge. It’s something that I’ll always

remember and I appreciate the mayors for allowing me to be Warden. It was such a major experience. At the election of the new Warden, I said that it is a job they have to take seriously and that it’s a lot of work. I know where Coburg is, where Kingston is, and definitely where Toronto is.

A lot of times you go where the ministers are. I would definitely do it again: it keeps you out of trouble, because you’re always busy.

Times: How much of that is county and how much of it is benefiting the municipality?

Mayor Gordon: You have to look at it this way: what’s good for the county is good for the municipality. Because county and municipal government dovetails, with social services, EMS, paramedics, even the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus. There’s a trickle-down effect for your municipality. You have to look at the overall picture, you can’t be small and think only North Grenville. And what’s good for North Grenville is good for the county, because the more we grow, the larger the tax levy for the county. We are one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Ontario; every time we grow the county gets part of that action, which is great.

They supply paramedics, they supply ambulance dispatch, which is very costly. With the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus you get broadband and fibre-optics. Most people don’t realize that if it wasn’t for the Caucus we would not

Gov’t continues to make life more unaffordable with carbon tax

Rising gas prices are the most visible sign of the burden Premier Wynne’s carbon tax is placing on families, but LeedsGrenville MPP Steve Clark says the pump isn’t the only place where Ontarians will feel the pain.

“The government’s cap-and-trade scheme amounts to a tax on everything,” said Steve. “The price of all commercial goods, including food and clothing, will rise as higher transportation costs are inevitably passed on to consumers.”

He stressed the average 4.3 cents/L jump in fuel prices under the government’s $8-billion carbon tax grab will hit families in rural Ontario particularly hard.

“A family vehicle isn’t a luxury in rural Ontario, it’s a necessity. Residents of Leeds-Grenville rely on their vehicles to get to work every day – they don’t have the option of taking the bus or subway,” explained Steve. “Now, every time my constituents fill up, they’ll be reminded of just how disconnected Premier Wynne and her government are from the realities of life in rural Ontario.”

Steve noted the implementation of the carbon tax comes at the same time the provincial portion of HST has been removed from electricity bills, which continue to be the highest in Canada.

“Just when families were finally getting a break – no matter how small – the government steps in and slams them with this new tax. They put a few pennies in one pocket, but have their hand in your other pocket at the same time.”

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have Internet in Eastern Ontario. The Warden’s Caucus created the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, which brought Internet to Eastern Ontario, and now we’re 75% to 80% completely fibreoptic, and soon, possibly by 2022, Eastern Ontario will be 95% fibre-optic or high-speed Internet. The remaining 5% are areas where that service is just not possible.

I think everybody should know what’s going on. But sometimes it’s difficult to answer people who ask what County is doing. I tell them: if you’re sick, and you need an ambulance, where does it come from? And most people don’t realise that it’s Social Services at County, until you can explain that. Maybe part of the problem is that County don’t get out there and tell people what they do, they just get on with the job. As with the EOWC, it’s not that anyone is hiding anything, it’s just that they do a job that’s not local and doesn’t get the press that a municipality gets. People thinks it’s some kind of nebulous group, but it’s not. It is there to promote Eastern Ontario and these counties. That’s the premise I always worked on. For example, when EdwardsburghCardinal got the Giant Tiger facility, that was also great for North Grenville, because people don’t realise they’ll be hiring in here also. There are people here who drive down to Brockville for jobs.

Times: How do you think your experience on County and as Warden will help you

as mayor over the next two years?

Mayor Gordon: As an experience and a learning period, it’s been amazing. At one point in time I was thinking that, as a mayor, you run out of gas in two terms. But the amount of information about government grants, for example, and how governments work, is unbelievable.

For a new mayor to go to Toronto, they wouldn’t know where to go. But I’ve learned where to go and who to reach, and that’s the important thing.

People may say that’s not it, but I say that if you want to get some funding now, you’d better know the Minister.

You’d better have your $2 in your pocket to buy him a coffee. That’s the important thing.

It is a personal thing. I was down in Windsor and I had lunch with the Minister. There was a file that was stalled. We were away by ourselves, and now that file is up and running again. Because the Minister didn’t know what was going on, and I had to tell him. They deal with the whole Province and we’re just a little piece.

If you don’t tell them what’s going on, they don’t know.

And if they don’t know who you are, they won’t talk to you. Plain and simple. At this point in time, I could talk to 50% of the ministers because they know who I am. And that is what you’re elected for: to get things done. Sometimes, you’re not popular, but if you go into the business to be popular, you’ll get nothing done.

Gord Brown reminds employers about Canada Summer Jobs deadline

Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, reminded employers that January 20 is the deadline for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

The application period closes on Friday, January 20 so that approvals can be announced earlier this year,” he says.

“This will allow employers to hire students in plenty of time for the summer season.”

The program provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for students aged 15 to 30. Canada Summer Jobs applications are available at Service Canada Centers and online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj.

Employers will be able to complete and submit their applications online, by mail, or in person. Faxed applications are not accepted.

To support employers, the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide for 2017 is also available online. This guide provides instructions on filling out an application, eligibility requirements, and assessment criteria. If employers have specific questions about applications, they can get information by contacting 1-800-935-5555. Additional information on Canada Summer Jobs is available online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj.

“At $568,767, the budget for Canada Summer Jobs in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes is expanded again this year from the base budget of $226,913,” Gord noted when he announced the program was open in December. “Last year 249 jobs representing 63,508 hours for a total of $632,095 were approved for the riding.”

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, January 23 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, January 16 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board – Tuesday, January 17 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre

BUDGET MEETINGS

January 23 – 6:30 pm – Presentation of 1st draft to Council January 25 – 6:30 pm – Public consultation/deliberations February 1 – 3:30 pm – Public consultation/deliberations February 2 – (if required) February 21- 6:30 pm – Presentation of final draft to Council March 13 – 6:30 pm – Budget adoption by Council

2017 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. New in 2017, the entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Winter parking restrictions came into effect on November 15 and last through April 15. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.

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Grenville County OPP Weekly Report

Between Monday, December 26, 2016 to Sunday, January 1, 2017, the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police, (OPP), responded to 108 general occurrences. Of these occurrences, 15 were in Edwardsburgh /Cardinal Township, 17 in Augusta Township, 21 in the town of Prescott, 24 on highway 401 and 416, 21 in North Grenville Township, 6 in the village of Merrickville and 4 in Wolford Township.

On January 1, 2017 a North Grenville citizen reported that his pick-up truck had been stolen sometime on the evening of December 31, 2016. The vehicle had been parked at his County Road 43 residence. The truck is described as a 1997 black Dodge 2500 diesel with a lift kit, large tires, dual chrome exhaust, smoke stacks and no rear bumper.

Additionally, on January 1, 2017, a North Augusta citizen reported that his pick-up truck was stolen, sometime over the holiday season. This truck was parked at his residence upon a homemade grey flatbed trailer. Both the truck and trailer were stolen. The vehicle is described as a 1998 green Ford 250 with polished chrome double push bars in the front and a polished chrome dual exhaust.

Both vehicle thefts are currently under investigation and it is unknown if the incidents are related. The Grenville County OPP is asking anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Grenville County O.P.P reminds residents to: Keep your vehicle locked at all times and pocket the key. Never leave your engine running unattended.

Keep your vehicle clean and empty. Take all valuables, such as purses, computers and cell phones with you. Even small items such as loose change can be desirable so remove it or store it is in a closed compartment.

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Know your rights before joining a gym

As the New Year begins, the Government of Ontario is reminding consumers about their rights when they join a gym or fitness club.

January is the perfect time to put healthy lifestyle goals into action. It's also a time when gyms and fitness clubs offer tempting financial incentives like free passes and time-sensitive promotions for classes and memberships.

Before you sign a contract, make sure that the gym or facility you choose is the right fit for you. Make sure that hours and class times are convenient for you, and that trainers and instructors are knowledgeable. Ensure that facilities are clean and not overcrowded.

If you're ready to make a commitment to a gym or fitness club, remember you have consumer rights that protect you under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act. You have a 10-day cooling-off period. You have the right to cancel a gym membership within ten days of receiving a written copy of your contract, without providing a reason. All you need to do is give notice to the business, preferably in writing. Use this 10-day cooling-off period to test out the facility to see if it's right for you.

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by Deron Johnston I’m often reminded of my favourite quote from former North Grenville councillor Terry Butler. It goes something like this: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when no one is looking to take the credit for it”. I know that he’s not the original author, but, as I’ve come to know Terry over the past few years, the quote is very symbolic of how he has conducted himself as a person, business owner and former member of council. Humble to a fault, when asked about any of the projects that he was involved in as a councillor, he always talks about the contributions of others and especially those he felt didn’t get enough appreciation for their efforts.

Born in London, Ontario on October 31, 1942, the only son amongst three daughters, Terry had a love of baseball from an early age.

One of his fondest memories from childhood was playing second base for Wilton Grove and winning the Ontario Bantam Baseball Championship in 1958. To

this day, some members of the team still stay in touch with each other and he muses: “The jacket from that team fits a little snug these days”, but it appears that the happy memories fit perfectly.

Often called Butler, rather than Terry, the proud father of Tara and Krista started his working career with five-anddime retailer S.S. Kresge, which eventually became Kmart. Working his way up the ladder to store manager, Terry moved around to several different stores in Ontario and eventually was recruited

by Giant Tiger in 1986. After learning the ropes from Gordon Reid, he was eventually offered a brand new franchise in Kemptville in 1987. He joined the Lions Club here that same year and quickly became a fixture in the local business community.

Selling his franchise in 1998, he briefly left Kemptville for two years to help with Butler’s Diner, a restaurant owned by two of his sisters, located between Windsor and London. He returned to the North Grenville area in 2001 and opened what would become known as Butler’s Victorian Pantry

more for monthly payments than the total cost of the annual, up-front fee. However, monthly payments provide flexibility and convenience.

All contracts must end after a year. The gym or fitness club must send you a renewal notice between 30 and 90 days before your contract expires, listing any changes to your new contract. If you receive a renewal notice and do not respond to it, the business has the right to renew your contract. Ask about the club's renewal policy and how you will be contacted to renew.

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services dealt with more than 1,110 gym and fitness club-related complaints and inquiries between 2015 and 2016. Most

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Contracts for a gym or sports club membership or for classes such as martial arts or dance are called personal development services under the Consumer Protection Act. The rules apply where prepayment of more than $50 is required.

Consumer Protection Ontario is an awareness program from Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services and other public organizations, known as administrative authorities, that promote consumer rights and public safety.

in downtown Kemptville, serving a wide variety of teas, sweet treats and homestyle lunches. He and his sweetheart of 24 years Josie (the guru of the kitchen) operated the popular local business until this past year, when the desire to be able to watch afternoon baseball games and grow an herb garden was too strong to resist.

Terry was first elected to North Grenville Municipal Council in 2003 and spent the next eleven years doing his best to represent the best interests of residents and local businesses, and “to make a difference”. He felt very fortunate that his business allowed people to walk in and talk to him about their concerns with municipal council. Until recently, he was a very active member of the Old Town Kemptville BIA and worked tirelessly to promote downtown businesses especially in the face of the opening of Walmart in 2007. Some of his proudest moments as a member of Council were the creation of the five legacy projects to mark Kemptville’s 150th anniversary in 2007. These projects were: the North

Grenville Trail System, the replica of the first Ryan’s Well on the former Kemptville College campus, the Giving Garden at the Ferguson Forest Centre, Anniversary Park, and the yet to be completed Waterfront Trail connecting County Road 43 to downtown Kemptville.

Looking back, Terry says that, rather than worrying about having a physical legacy of his time in political office (new buildings etc.), he hoped that what people would remember was a simple man who tried his very best to help people and make the community a better place to live for everyone. Though he acknowledged that he had a few detractors over the years, he said that his door was always open to everyone, regardless of whether they agreed with him or not. With closed meetings, codes of conduct, and “I can’t discuss that” heard frequently these days, it’s refreshing to hear about someone who made themselves accessible to people every day. I think we all hope that this legacy lives on for many years and becomes the standard for local politicians rather than the exception.

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The Story of Confederation - What’s it all about?

by David Shanahan In 2017 we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, and on July 1 it will be marked by festivities from coast to coast to coast. But how much do we know about this great event?

Did the Dominion of Canada spring fully-formed into existence as the first seconds of July 1, 1867 ticked by?

It can be said that nothing is inevitable in history until it actually happens, and there was certainly nothing inevitable about the creation of this new country 150 years ago. In fact, there were so many ways in which it could have been different, so many alternatives that had to be considered in the decade before 1867, so many obstacles, close calls, false starts and deep disagreements, that there were times when it seemed Confederation was never going to happen at all.

Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing a series of articles on the Story of Confederation, and it may be that some of the stories told will come as news, and surprising news at that, to many Canadians. There is

a tradition in this country that our history is rather boring, a dull recital of politics and personalities that pale in comparison with the exciting dramas of other nations. After all, we never had a Civil War, we never had to fight for independence from an oppressive empire, and we don’t have a history of patriotic martyrs, Fathers of the Nation dreaming great dreams of freedom, democracy and identity.

As a matter of fact, Canada has had all of these, far more than we often realise.

Canada did not suddenly appear out of nowhere in July, 1867. Instead, it came to life through years of drama, intrigue and excitement. It faced wars, danger of war, threatened invasions and actual invasions by foreign troops.

The story involves raids, hijackings at sea, complicated relationships with the British Empire, complicated relationships between allies and foes, shifting alliances and political skullduggery.

Just as in the American struggle for independence, Canada, too, had its Founding Fathers, the ones we call the Fathers of Confederation.

Everyone knows about John A. Macdonald, and possibly George Etienne Cartier. But who remembers the bravery and determination of the Atlantic Fathers, Samuel Tilley, R. D. Wilmot, Charles Tupper and their allies? There was Alexander Galt, the financial genius and political thinker who almost single-handedly designed the new nation’s structures and procedures?

Of course, there was the dark little Irishman, Thomas D’arcy McGee, whose eloquence and vision raised Canada from being just another political union and gave it the dream of making a new nationality in North America, not British, or Irish, or French, but simply Canadian. He worried that perhaps Canadians would not really appreciate what was achieved by Confederation: “I verily believe that if we had bought the new Constitution with our blood, if we had paid for it its deserved price, we would understand its value better”. Ironically, he would not live to see Canada’s first birthday, shot down on Sparks Street, Canada’s only federal politician to be assassinated.

The story of Confederation is one which needs to be told and understood by Canadians in this, our 150th year. Canada did not wait for Vimy Ridge, or Dieppe to realise its identity as a distinct nation. When the bells tolled at midnight on July 1, 1867, people across the new country celebrated an achievement few had thought possible even five years before. This was not the Canada we know today. Looking at the map, Ontario and Quebec were less than half their current size. No-one was sure where

the western border of Ontario lay, before the beginning of the great expanse of Rupert’s Land, home of First Nations and a trading settlement at Red River (now Winnipeg).

Prince Edward island and Newfoundland had refused to join this strange experiment.

British Columbia was no more than a Crown Colony around Vancouver Island.

There is nothing inevitable in history, until it happens. And there was nothing inevitable about Canada in 1867, and no guarantees that the new experiment in nation

building would survive for very long.

The fact that we can mark 150 years since the turbulent, exciting, ambivalent, tortuous, violent and visionary months of the mid-1860's is a testament to the people who made it happened, and those who came after to ensure its continued growth, its faithfulness to the scope and imaginative openness of the men (and they were all men in those days) who forged something great, almost in spite of their era and its philosophies. It is quite a story.

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by David Shanahan Last week, Merrickville-Wolford Mayor, David Nash and Chief Administrative Officer [CAO] John Regan sat down with the Times to talk about the changes in the municipality over the first two years of this mandate, and how they see the future unfolding. The full video of the interview will be available on the Times website in the coming days.

Mayor Nash began the conversation by noting that his main priority on being elected Mayor was to see an improvement in communications, accountability and transparency. “And I think we have achieved a lot of those things. I’ve had the privilege of working with a very strong Council that brings a variety of skill sets to the table. We’ve already had a couple of public meetings, and we’ll continue to have public meetings.

We’ve had a survey asking the public: ‘what are we doing right, what are we doing wrong?’ Because, in my mind, part of communication is not that you get an

opportunity to rate us once every four years by voting.

You should be rating us on a regular basis. If you have a problem, pick up the phone, or come in and see us so we can address the problem. If we do a survey on an annual basis, we can identify what’s important, so that people in our community can tell us what direction they want us moving in.”

CAO Regan agreed with that assessment, emphasising the importance of transforming the way in which staff were accountable to Council, a situation which he felt had not been adequately dealt with. In fact, he says quite frankly, the system was broken.

“We were broken, and the only way to fix things is to realign: realign staff thinking, and staff’s approach. We are creatures of Council. Council tells us what to do, and we do it. I’m not sure if we’re completely aligned yet, but things are changing and change is good. The Mayor has talked about accountability and communication, and that is so important to me. I am try-

change in two years is that we’ve put in place long-term planning.”

To bring about the changes both men felt were needed, new systems of reporting have been introduced. Department heads will report to Council on a quarterly basis, through which, the Mayor says, “Council is kept informed about the operations of the municipality, so we can base decisions on that”. It is hoped that this new approach will also improve staff morale, and steps have been taken to do so. Council has been doing some team building with staff, through holding a Christmas party, having Volunteer appreciation events, etc. They believe that “it is important that we thank people. In doing that we build morale, we build a team that enjoys working together”.

In addition to municipal staff and the Council, the other vital team member is the public of MerrickvilleWolford, and both Mayor and CAO have identified keeping residents informed of what the municipality is doing, and, possibly more importantly, why they are doing those things, is “mission critical”. Public meetings, surveys, and involvement by residents in developing the new Strategic Plan, serving on the various Advisory Committees, and bringing their concerns to Council and staff, are all ways in which the municipality is working to keep the people involved in the decision-making process for the future.

“Communication is a two-way street”, says David.

“First of all, we have to learn to listen, and I think we’re starting to develop that. But we have to do more than

ing to change the culture in the municipality from a staff perspective: that clients, our residents, come first. I want to ensure that we’re meeting their expectations, as well as Council’s expectations.”

The Mayor pointed out that: “We went without a Treasurer for five years in Merrickville-Wolford, and we paid a price for that. One of the first things that we put in place when we had a full-time Treasurer was a variance reporting system, so that on a quarterly basis Council will know where we stand on the budget”. There is a new, long-term approach to planning, and the foundation for that has been laid by putting together a new team to carry through Council’s decisions. “When you look at things, we’ve really done a complete restructuring from the top down”, says the Mayor. “We have a new CAO and a new Treasurer, and we have just completed the hiring of a new Deputy Clerk this week, and I’m sure she will bring a different skill set to the table. So I think we’re moving in the right direction. The biggest

just listen: your credibility comes from how well you listen and how well you respond.”

John Agrees very strongly with that approach: “Our expectations need to be aligned with the community, with staff, with Council and with all of the strategic stakeholders. You have to work together. “ The Strategic Plan is at the core of this longterm perspective, and it also involves reassessing the municipality’s Asset Management Plan, so as to efficiently budget for future infrastructure and asset maintenance and replacement.

David Nash is very pleased with the Strategic Plan, both as a plan, and for the manner in which it was developed.

“We were very fortunate to have a very highly talented group of people working on the Strategic Plan and the Economic Development Committee transferred their efforts into putting together a Strategic Plan, and I’ll be forever grateful for the work they did, and staff and the public. We’ll come up with an Annual Report format to report on the plan and it will be show the goals on an annual basis for the next ten years.”

The way ahead has already begun, with a new budget process . According to the Mayor: “I’m very pleased with the way the Treasurer we have now, Sheila Kehoe, has put together the budget. This is the first time that I’ve been on Council that I’ve seen a budget brought in this early.

Last year it was May before we had a budget approved, which was completely unacceptable. Council is much better informed about the financial status of the municipality, and that will continue with the variance reports and the reporting formats”.

It seems that a new team has been put together, allied with a renewed vision for the future of MerrickvilleWolford, which will put municipal government on a new level for the residents.

External issues remain to trouble the waters, but a strong foundation has been laid, and, with the continuing involvement of residents in shaping the future direction of the community, Merrickville-Wolford is in good shape to meet the challenges and opportunities that will come.

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ACROSS 1. Muscle contraction 6. Half-moon tide 10. Atop 14. Kind of bean 15. Overhang 16. Central area of a church 17. Exact opposite 19. Angers 20. Record player 21. Consume 22. Green 23. Supporting column 25. Exams 26. Stitches 30. Chemical cousin 32. Killer wave 35. Plunder 39. Dangerous 40. Quell

41. Scorn 43. It holds cigarette debris 44. Preliminary versions of a book 46. Ouches 47. A fencing sword 50. Tumbles 53. Dwarf buffalo 54. Make a copy of a recording 55. Sickly 60. Large mass of ice 61. Oval 63. Margarine 64. Matured 65. Swelling under the skin 66. Small slender gull 67. Greek cheese 68. Drugged

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DOWN 1. Resorts 2. Half a quart 3. Blind (poker) 4. Blend 5. Particles 6. Born as 7. Artists' workstands 8. Flyer 9. Annoyance 10. College 11. Peels 12. Blatant 13. Homes for birds 18. Not cold 24. 3 in Roman numerals 25. After ninth 26. An upright in a wall 27. Feudal worker 28. Wimp 29. Showy bloom 31. Catholic church service 33. All excited 34. Plateau 36. Hairdo 37. Talon 38. Lock openers 42. Radiate 43. American Sign Language 45. Pill 47. Wooden shoe 48. Anoint (archaic) 49. Driller 51. One time around 52. Located 54. Unable to hear 56. Adriatic resort 57. Frosts 58. What a person is called 59. Happy 62. Actress Lupino

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Bingo for books.

Kemptville Horticultural Society January meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Rd # 43. Guest Speaker: Laura Moses (a Master Gardener) on Flower Pots that Wow!!

Probus Club of North Grenville, 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall. Guest speaker will be Frank Vassallo, CEO of Kemptville District Hospital.

Annual Snowmobile Klub Supper at Heckston United Church 4:30 to 7 pm. Free will donation.

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

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

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

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

NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Grenville Mutual Building, 380 Colonnade Drive. For more info, see ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed. beginning Sept. 14, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00.

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

Refreshments available.

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

New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. Special events with meals at noon. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737.

Probus Club of North Grenville meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

Donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome.

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

Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat.of each month. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment.

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

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

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Princess Municipa and Goma - A Shakespearean Tale In a kingdom nearby live twin princess and prince, Municipa and her brother Munic. They enjoyed life to the fullest, passing their time within the family’s walled city. At their age, few in the Queen’s court expected them to have much interest in the far-reaching affairs of the whole kingdom.

One evening, while the two were on the library balcony, a loyal subject named Goma entreated them from the garden. “Princess Municipa, Prince Munic, oh, give me the chance to show my loyalty to you.”

The Prince and Princess had seen this man before. He was an Outlander from the Hamlet, upriver from the city.

He had little status, no dowry, and was clumsy in the presence of power and prestige.

Municipa was vaguely aware

that Goma was looked upon with respect amongst his villagers, as his good deeds had earned him some notoriety.

“What can you do for us?”, demanded Munic, as he looked down upon this common fellow. He made an effort to hide his disdain, but only barely.

“My Royals”, responded Goma, “I will build you a gazebo – yes, a gazebo!”

At this point Municipa was so surprised and irritated that she dropped her nail file and blurted “A gazebo! I want a hotel, not a gazebo.”

Goma was a little taken aback, but not deterred. “A gazebo can be a beautiful structure, a tribute to you and your family. It can be constructed in a lovely park and people will come from afar to see and admire it and think of you! We will put your names

on it, if you like.” The idea of the royal family building something outside the walls of the palace was unheard of and neither had given thought to overcoming this prejudice.

Princess Municipa was embarrassed by her initial retort and directed Goma to return to the court the next day. “Speak to my advisors”, said Munic, “and don’t forget to take a number”. The last thing he wanted was this ruffian wandering aimlessly about the court. At this, Municipa closed her window and withdrew into her chamber where she was met by the court’s leading counsel.

“Why are you so rough with this young man?” he asked. “Can you not see his love for the two of you and the kingdom at large? He is full of good will and his intentions are pure.” The old

sage had often tried to soften the harsher edges of the royal family.

“Oh, but he is so common and from so far away. I really have no interest in the affairs of the hinterland, they bore me so.” There was a moment’s silence before the princess sighed softly. The wise words of the court’s counsellor had made an impression on the princess.

Editor’s note. At this point in the story we must pause as a new author is being sought who can bring this tale to its full and truthful conclusion.

There are five candidates in the kingdom who can write a happy ending to this story.

Pens and paper will be provided as long as it does not end in tragedy.

Regards, Marc Nadeau, Oxford Mills

Shingles vaccine free for Ontario seniors Ontario is reminding seniors who are turning 65 in 2017 that, starting January 1, they will be eligible to get the shingles vaccine free of charge, saving them approximately $170 and helping them stay healthy.

Seniors aged 65 to 70 can get the vaccine from their doctor or nurse practitioner. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of developing shingles.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, affects more than 42,000 people every year in Ontario. People with shingles often experience pain, tingling, or itching and

then a painful rash. This rash can last for a month or more and is often severe enough to interfere with daily activities.

For some, complications from the virus can lead to serious health problems such as loss of vision and prolonged nerve pain.

Ontario is the only jurisdiction in Canada that provides the shingles vaccine free of charge.

Approximately 850,000 seniors between the ages of 65 and 70 are eligible to receive the publicly funded shingles vaccine. Approximately 200,000 doses of the publicly funded shingles

vaccine have been distributed throughout Ontario since the program launched in September.

The shingles vaccine is also available in participating pharmacies. Patients who choose to receive the vaccine from a pharmacist will need a prescription from their primary care provider and will have to pay the pharmacy a fee for the vaccine.

Studies show that the vaccine is highly effective when seniors are vaccinated between the ages of 65 to 70. The program aligns with scientific and expert recommendations from Canada’s

National Advisory Committee on Immunization and Ontario’s Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Residents are strongly recommended to confirm with their doctor that the free vaccine is available at their office.

There has been confusion in the past, when clinics and offices did not receive their supply of the free vaccine in time, and patients were charged for it as a result.

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More frontline staff approved for Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service The Joint Services Committee (JSC) of Leeds and Grenville has approved the hiring of four full-time paramedics and a supervisor to address a rise in call volumes.

A majority of JSC members voted in favour of adding workers in 2017 after hearing Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service Chief Chris Lloyd’s Service Delivery Review report at a meeting last month. Requests for staffing increases in 2018 and 2019 were tabled until later.

Chief Lloyd, along with Deputy Chief Jeff Carss and data analyst John Cunningham, presented statistics showing the significant rise in service calls from 2010 to 2015 and the need for additional resources to maintain legislated service standards.

“We’re seeing a steady January 11, 2017

increase in calls from year to year,” Chief Lloyd said, adding an aging population means this trend will continue. Paramedic Service calls have risen by 21% since 2010, climbing from 17,357 to 20,922 calls last year. Another 4.3% increase is projected by 2018.

“We know our system is at capacity,” Chief Lloyd said in stressing the need for more staff and increased coverage in Leeds Grenville. The approximate projected cost for the four full-time paramedics and a supervisor will be more than $600,000. Stand-by calls, where one ambulance is required to cover two locations within the region, have increased by 34% over five years. This can mean lon-

ger response times and data shows some geographical areas have long service wait times. Some calls are also taking longer, up by 14% more, and off-load delays at hospitals mean ambulances are off the road and unavailable for calls for longer periods.

Further statistics show there has been a 37% increase in calls triaged as emergency and a 20% rise in calls determined to be urgent. The report also outlines call response time data, predicted drive times to locations throughout Leeds Grenville, trends in geographical call distribution, as well as daytime and nighttime volumes. Call volume data shows a 60/40-split between day and December 7, 2016 night calls. A majority of calls occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call volumes on 14

weekends are steady as well.

“I think it has been a very comprehensive review and it was critical to have it for Joint Services to make an informed decision,” Counties CAO Andy Brown said. “Having this data also provides us with a benchmark moving forward.

We will be able to determine what impact this will have on improving service”.

The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service currently employs 52 full-time and 45-part-time paramedics, four full-time supervisors and three alternates, one Commander, a Deputy-Chief, and Chief. The fleet has 14 ambulances, one emergency support, and two emergency response vehicles. Paramedic Service stations are located in Gananoque, Elgin, Kemptville, Johnstown and Brock-

ville. The Paramedic Service headquarters is located at the Counties main administration building on Central Avenue.

Further recommendations stemming from the report have been tabled until the January meeting. For more information contact Chief Chris Lloyd at 613342-3840, ext. 2406.

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Ross and Joanne Lincoln and grandson Quincy joined many other community members at Kemptville & District Home Support’s Christmas Open House. People enjoyed seeing the variety of services that are available in the community, the ongoing social activities, and learning about the many volunteer opportunities.

Kemptville & District Home Support’s dining room got a fresh coat of paint thanks to Proctor & Gamble employees Cathy, Sarah, Angie and Callie. The comments on the improvement are as glowing as the new paint! This room is used for the Diners’ Club, Skip-Bo and various other activities. For more information please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203

Ah January you are here again, it just seems as though we saw you not long ago.

With a new year brings the thought of new beginnings and reflection on the year that has ended. I find that Christmas is such a wonderful way to end a year. The Christmas spirit that envelopes our community at this time is truly wondrous!

There are so many examples of this here at KDHS, from the more intimate person to person moments, to the activities such as our Sing’n Seniors singing both traditional and non-traditional carols and sharing their gift of music throughout the community. There have also been laughter and good wishes heard at the various activities as well as lots of delicious goodies being shared. The Diners’ Club celebrated here at the Centre and with our larger Christmas dinner at the United Church, such memorable times with great company, delicious food and festive music. The comments that I have heard in the past few weeks have been so glowing with commendations of how much they enjoyed Christmas. And, this is all due to volunteers who give so freely of their time to help others!

2016 was our 35th year of providing service in the

community, and it was an exciting year! We have had so many wonderful people show up to help out. From those volunteering in providing services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation and in the office, to those that come in to support with special projects such as our annual BBQ Picnic in June, working on committees, helping with the new phone lines, and for the kind words and notes of support and encouragement, you absolutely make a difference In July we kicked off our campaign to raise $35,000 for the renovation of the Activity Room, and I’m so very excited to report that we have raised $32,137 so far, leaving only $2,863!

And this is over and above the donations to our regular programs. Each year we have to raise over $56,000 and have been able to continue providing services with thanks to the donations from individuals, service clubs, and businesses.

My wholehearted thanks go out to each and every one of you for your support of, and confidence in, Kemptville & District Home Support.

KDHSI is truly a community organization!

In looking ahead in 2017 we are really excited about our 1st Annual Big Band Dance. ‘The Jive Wires’ are

a 7-piece Big Band and have a wonderful repertoire of music. I’m looking forward to the evening with North Grenville Times David Shanahan as our Master of Ceremonies!

Come and be transported back in time to an era of live music and nights out on the town.

Thank you everyone for your generosity of spirit. You continue to make a difference for others! Sir Winston Churchill expressed it best: “There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generoushearted people.”

Happy New Year!

Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support

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Nicholas Hodgins back between the pipes After the holiday break, with time for healing of the injured personnel and slight roster adjustment, the boys faced the Hawkesbury Hawks Friday night.

Hawkesbury opened the scoring at 19:10, when Charles Levesque from Cyr found the back of the mesh. Kemptville answered back to even the odds when Dow, with J.A.York, up the half boards, across to Jake Gaudet at 8:01 for PPG. Charles Levesque, with helpers from Cheff and Cyr, for the go-ahead to put Hawks up at 6:52 to end the first frame.

Kirkby sprung Tyler Beauparlant through the neutral zone to bang in his first SHG at 8:53 to tie the contest. Then again, at 1:45, McGrath and Kirkby set up Tyler Beauparlant for his second goal with the go-ahead to wind up the period.

The final twenty belonged to the 73's, as Samanski to Bobby Dow at 17:18 to open the flood gates. Joe McGrath, assisted from Beauparlant and Kirkby, over to Joe McGrath at 8:29 to chase Matthew Chan to the showers and give the 73's a 5-2 lead. Quinn Wichers from Kirkby and Rowe at 6:30 for EN to close out with a 6-2 victory for the start of 2017.

Kemptville's Nicholas Hodgins faced 40 SHG, with Hawkesbury's Mattew Chan and Jacob Standen hammered with 49 SHG. Speedy recovery to Owen Guy after his operation.

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The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit, in partnership with the provincial organization Leave the Pack Behind, is hosting the annual wouldurather….

Contest. Aimed at motivating young adults to quit smoking, reduce their smoking, or just stay-smoke-free for a chance to win up to $5000 cash, the 6-week contest is an important strategy to help tackle the high rates of smoking among young adults 18-29 years old.

With the New Year beginning, it’s a great time to consider giving up tobacco products. “Over two thirds of all smokers are seriously considering quitting, and young adults have the highest rates of quit attempts.

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motivate them to take action now!” says Rebecca Shams, Health Promoter with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit.

Because not everyone is ready to quit right now, wouldurather… offers contestants the opportunity to choose from one of four categories. Contestants can Quit for Good, Keep the Count (reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke by half), Party Without the Smoke (pledge to not smoke and drink alcohol at the same time) or Stay Smoke-Free. When registering online, contestants will receive regular support emails tailored to their contest goal, and may be eligible to receive 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement (gum or patch) to help with success.

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January 23rd, 2017, Ontario young adults between the ages of 18-29 (or anyone enrolled at a publicallyfunded post-secondary institution) can sign up at www. wouldurather.ca Registration closes at midnight on January 22nd, but register before December 31st, 2016 for an additional chance to win $500.

Leave The Pack Behind is an age-tailored tobacco control initiative offered yearround in Ontario. Funded by the Government of Ontario with generous prize support provided by the makers of Thrive and Habitrol, the wouldurather... contest aims to motivate and encourage young adult Ontarians to live tobacco-free lives.

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The Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command) Service Bureau Officer will be visiting the Kemptville Legion the week of

February 6, 2017

ANYONE WISHING INFORMATION, ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE, REGARDING: (a) War disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Application for Benevolent Funds; (d) Appeals against adverse original applications for War Veterans and Widow’s Allowance; (e) Applications for resumption of Widow’s Pension: is requested to contact the undersigned no later than January 25, 2017 Aubrey Callan, Kemptville Br. 212 Service Officer 613-989-3293 www.ngtimes.ca