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by Deron Johnston Premier Kathleen Wynne was touring Eastern Ontario this past Wednesday, after attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. On her first three stops, the Premier visited The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior, Hummingbird Chocolate Maker in Almonte, and then got a guided tour of Downtown Almonte.

Her second last stop was to the Two Rivers Food Hub in Smiths Falls, to see what’s happening there with local food. Two Rivers General Manager and Kemptville resident, Bruce Enloe, gave the Premier a guided tour of all facilities and a full update on the programs and activities that take place at the hub. The Premier was previously the Minister of Agriculture, while also maintaining her role as Premier, and appeared particularly interest-

ed in the work being done by the Hub. There were several local food producers using the facilities at the time of the tour and the Premier got to sample almost all of the food that was being prepared.

The final stop on the tour was the Kemptville Youth Centre [KYC], which only found out about the possibility of a visit on the previous Friday, and then got the confirmation on Monday night. The visit was scheduled from 4:30

to 5:30,and the Premier arrived right at 4:30, in a black Suburban, with two OPP officers acting as security and about six support staff members who were waiting on site for her to arrive. Also waiting for the Premier’s arrival were Merrickville-Wolford Mayor, David Nash, North Grenville Mayor, David Gordon, and North Grenville Councillor, Jim continued on page 2

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KYC Board Chair, Jennifer Franssen, and Operations Manager, Pat Henderson, greeted the Premier and, after several other introductions, the group made their way inside the Centre. Pat showed the Premier the extent of the facilities and the equipment, and told her all about the fundraising events and the youth programming offered

at KYC. They stopped for a few minutes at the big KYC Legacy Tree, as Pat explained its significance and asked the Premier to sign the trunk, which she graciously did. On descending to the basement and being taken over to one corner, the Premier asked if this was where the dresses for the prom dress program were kept (apparently word gets around about this great

sharing program).

Once back up on the main floor, it was time to head over to the craft table to do some rock painting.

The idea behind the rock painting is to paint positive and inspiring messages on them and then put them in places where youth may see them. All of the youth seemed to appear from nowhere and sat down at the table with the Premier

to paint. When finished, everyone displayed their rocks, as photos were taken of the group and their handiwork.

The end of the visit saw Mayor Nash ask the Premier to hop on his Harley Davidson motorcycle (which was parked very close by) for a few fun photos. His offer was accepted with a laugh and they climbed on the big bike with Mayor Gordon getting in on the act (and photos) too. It was quite the humorous moment, and a good way to end what seemed to be a very positive visit to KYC. More future visits like this may help the Premier to see what great things North Grenville is capable of, and what its specific needs are (County Road 43, Kemptville College etc.), beyond the obvious need for lower electricity prices.

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Hospice care in our community: there when you need it Imagine, for a moment, hearing the news: “the biopsy has come back and it does not look good”; how do you feel? Imagine, for a moment, your spouse has been diagnosed with ALS. What does this mean? What will happen? What do you need? Who do you talk to?

Imagine, for a moment, that you are widowed, recently diagnosed with cancer, undergoing chemo, and you are offered a therapy that might help relax you, but you’re apprehensive, because no one has touched you in three years. Imagine waking up in the morning and saying: “thank God, I awakened and I can breathe today”.

For many of us, we do not want to even imagine experiencing any of these situations; but, for many that we meet and care for, this is their experience.

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A HPC approach is appropriate for any individual and/or family living with a life-limiting illness due to any diagnosis, with any prognosis, regardless of age, and at any time when they have unmet expectations and/or needs, and are prepared to accept care. This approach may complement and enhance a

therapy, or it may become the total focus of care.

How? This approach can be delivered by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers.

Individuals, their families, and caregivers are part of this team. Care can be provided in one’s home, retirement home, LTC facility, hospital or hospice.

At Beth Donovan Hospice we provide a variety of programs, including Inhome Volunteer Visiting, Day Hospice, Grief & Bereavement Counselling, Equipment Lending, and Library Lending. Our goal is also to have residential beds to provide this care within our own community. All our services are provided free of charge.

Why? When individuals have access to hospice palliative care, they report fewer symptoms, better quality of life, and greater satisfaction

in their care. A hospice in Florida once stated: “When we enter this world, we’re surrounded by love, comfort and care; don’t we deserve the same when we leave?”

Imagine, now, that you want more information about the services. Imagine, now, that you want to help make a difference in the lives of those living with a life-limiting experience. Imagine that you want to witness the living that happens at Day Hospice.

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A&W’s 9th Annual Burgers to Beat MS Campaign

On August 24, $2 from every Teen Burger® sold across Canada will go towards helping those living with MS. Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, making it Canada’s disease.

MS is one of the most common neurological diseases among young adults in the country, attacking the central nervous system, and affecting vision, memory, balance and mobility.

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is getting behind this issue in a significant way with its annual campaign Burgers to Beat MS. On Thursday, August 24, $2 from every Teen Burger® sold goes to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to help the one in 340 Canadians with MS, and their loved ones, who are affected by this disease.

Since 2009, this campaign has raised more than $9 million to support world-class MS research, programs and

services that aim to improve quality of life for Canadians living with the disease.

Now in its ninth year, we are pleased to have the support of two-time Olympic bronze medalist and Canadian women’s national soccer team captain, Christine Sinclair, whose mother, Sandi, lives with MS. Fundraising events will be held at the almost 900 A&W restaurants across the country.

“We are thrilled by the continued generosity of the A&W family and their guests each year, as we work together to help raise awareness and support for those affected

by MS,” says Valerie Hussey, Chair, Board of Directors, MS Society of Canada. “During our nine-year partnership with A&W we’ve seen Burgers to Beat MS evolve. The significant contribution of more than $9 million donated throughout the campaign has helped improve the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians through research,

for people living with this disease.

What: A&W Burgers to Beat MS. When: Thursday, August 24, all-day Where: A&W Restaurants, Colonnade Mall in Kemptville Who: Dedicated A&W operators, enthusiastic staff and loyal guests In addition to buying a Teen Burger® on August 24, supporters can also donate through rounding up their bill at the register, purchasing $1, $2 and $5 paper cutouts, placing money in in-store donation mugs, participating in local restaurant fundraising initiatives, and online at BurgersToBeatMS.ca. As well, supporters can help raise awareness through using #BurgersToBeatMS on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and using the Burgers to Beat MS Snapchat filter.

treatments, programs and services. We encourage everyone to join A&W in their commitment to beat MS on August 24.”

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Kemptville & District Home Support: the place for Active Aging!

There are still lots of activities to keep involved and active over the summer, and are scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders Sreet in Kemptville and they would love to have you stop by, cool off, and check out the activities.

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What a wonderful world

by David Shanahan Louis Armstrong sang a lovely song, one that makes people smile and sigh happily, no doubt. These days, I find myself saying the words in a most cynical and worldweary manner: what a wonderful world! Everywhere you look, there’s something to set your teeth on edge.

People are (still) starting sentences with “So...” That makes no sense whatsoever.

Thanks to technology, Canadians are starting to use American spelling, words like “color”, and “favorite” crop up in press releases from politicians and other people who ought to know better.

And don’t get me started on Americans! I have to keep reminding myself that the U.S. has produced wonderful, intelligent, caring and brilliant people, and not just the KKK, George W. Bush, Tea Party members, and televangelists (see the Fundamen-

tals article in this issue). Of course, it’s not altogether fair to pick on Americans: though they are a prime example of what is wrong about the world these days.

Let me be a little more balanced: we are not without our own strange oddities in this country. I suppose, in the end, it really is just a fallen world, one where nothing ever seems to work out the way we want or imagine it will. Little groups get all worked up about anyone who doesn’t appreciate them properly. Turf wars, ego trips, mean-spirited individuals who just want everyone else to fail so they can criticise.

Am I doing that? Of course not! None of us ever see ourselves like that. If only, we dream, everyone would see things my way. Because, after all, my way is the best, most logical, most efficient way.

That should be onvious to everyone else, but, strangely, it isn’t.

Life seems like a regularly

frustrating experience. Even Paul, the New Testament writer, explains it this way: “For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.” Man, I know exactly how he feels! Sometimes I think that, if we were all only absolutely honest with each other, life would be far easier.

Then I think: do I really want everyone to be absolutely honest about me? Not so much. So perhaps it’s better if we just play nice with each other after all. (By the way, starting that last sentence with “So” is, in fact, an example of the correct use of the word.

Just wanted to prevent anyone writing a letter to say how hypocritical I am). Hypocritical: yes, that is another aspect of human beings that can rub you the wrong way. I have had people, usually municipal politicians, lie to my face, all the time knowing that I know they’re lying. But they just

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carry on, knowing that no-one will actually be rude enough to call them a liar. Not just hypocritical, but confusing and a little insulting too.

On the other hand: should we always tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Do we tell someone that their clothes make them look fat? That their child is a noisy, whining brat? That their singing is off-key and sounds like chalk on a chalkboard? (Is “chalkboard”an American word? What is “blackboard”? Are they both ok?) Is it hypocritical to try and hide the fact that listening to someone talk for 45 minutes abut something they find fascinating and you find incredibly dull makes it really hard for you to keep your eyes open and not to yawn?

At this point, my reputation may be getting into the danger zone. But that is the point here. We all know we’re not perfect, or even close to it. We all have parts of our lives, our personality, or our

past that we would rather not have made public. We have all fallen short of what we think we should be, for one reason or another. So, (meaning “therefore”, the correct usage), we all agree to put on a bit of an act, if only to make others more comfortable, make ourselves look less like the sad excuses we often are, and allow the day-to-day world to continue relatively uninterrupted.

We will continue to allow politicians, at all levels of government, to believe that they are important people doing important things. We will continue to turn a blind eye to hobbies, activities, professions and habits we actually think are ridiculous, and continue to indulge in hobbies, activities, professions and habits we think are fascinating, and everyone else may think are ridiculous.

It’s called society, civilisation, whatever we mean by those terms. We have to live with ach other, so we agree

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Whether you like it or not, we’re all auditioning for the role of feudal serf (we’ve had lots of practice already!).

On the bright side, we won’t have to waste time watching “Game of Thrones”. We’ll be living it.

Solutions: 1) Make property tax deductible from income taxes.

This will get the attention of Ottawa and Toronto, because, in a few years, property taxes will take all your income anyway, at the rate they’re increasing, leaving nothing for the province or the Feds. OK, I’m exaggerating a bit. Maybe. This would be fair and deal, with some of the issues of Federal and Provincial downloading of regulation and services to municipalities.

2) Make it a law that property tax increases cannot exceed GDP growth. This would at least allow personal income to approximately keep pace. Tell your Federal Government that you’re tired of the con game of absurd low interest rates and massive increases in money supply that are masking the failure

of our system to create real economic growth.

3) Re-design government so it acts like a fiscally responsible household. There are a couple of TV shows on Sunday morning on Global that are hosted by Gail VazOxlade. One of them is called “Money Moron.” You get the idea. We need someone like Gail to talk some fiscal sense into our governments.

Or better yet, we could create a “taxpayers fiscal oversight committee.”

4) Challenge your Municipal council and staff to write about municipal fiscal issues (details please) in the local paper. Thank you, Councillor Jim Bertram, for your frequent articles. Let’s get informed and critical about where the system is going wrong so we can make the necessary changes. Let’s make sure urban development fees pay for the urban infrastructure.

5) Stop voting for celebrity politicians who use pomp and circumstance, and smiley-face pictures in newspapers and magazines to get your support. Vote for people with detailed solutions to our

to make it as much fun for everyone as we can. Is there anything wrong with that?

Not at all: as long as we don’t take ourselves, or life, too seriously. Otherwise, Trump, a nuclear North Korea, neoNazis and terrorists set the tone and that, truly, would be the end of civilisation for all of us.

Further thoughts on taxes

by Steve Hammond I would like to add a few comments to Jim Bertram’s July 26 article, “Tax Rise Anyone?”.

1) Has anyone noticed that property taxes are paid out of your after tax income?

So, if your property tax is $4,000/year, you had to first make somewhere between $6,000-$8,000 in pre-tax income (depending on your personal income tax rate).

When you think of it this way, property taxes have turned into a whopper of an expense for the average homeowner.

In the USA - which has its own issues of excessive taxation - property taxes can be deducted from your personal income taxes through itemized deductions on your Federal 1040 and State return.

Oh, and by the way, your mortgage interest is also deductible from personal income taxes.

2) MPAC assessments have nothing to do with the ability of the taxpayer to pay their taxes from what they earn in yearly income. In fact, MPAC assessments seem to track increases in money supply in the economy, rather

than any increase in GDP or net wealth. There is no advantage to our economy to have house prices going up, when the value of the money is going down. GDP is rising by about 1-2% a year, while money supply is going up by 10-15% (see Bank of Canada website). Since 2008, money supply has roughly doubled.

Does anyone remember the 1920’s Weimar Republic inflation? Or, more recently, Zimbabwe’s? Totally unsustainable.

3) Who decided that property value was the way to determine the tax rate on your home or business? Our various levels of government are always talking about delivering services to people.

Shouldn’t municipal taxes be levied on a more direct feefor-service framework, based on simple residency and/or actual services received?

4) There are two fiscal elephants hiding in the municipal budget. One is the gap between development fees and infrastructure costs associated with urban development (I don’t have the numbers, but it’s a lot.

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meeting, I heard a number around $1.5million). The other is the huge carrying costs of the Municipal Centre (roughly $2million net/year).

I would love to know the exact figures, and why these numbers are so large. I would be happy to be corrected on this. Hopefully, the corrected numbers are lower.

5) Why make improvements, or invest in your property, when your reward is more taxation? This is an incentive in reverse. Does this make any sense? Do we want everyone living in a tent?

6) If the Provincial and Federal governments want to download all the responsibilities of government onto the municipalities, why do we pay all those income taxes and HST? Conclusion: The sad fact is that all levels of government have squandered much of our personal and collective wealth, while creating a mountain of debt. Federal and provincial governments know they can’t increase their total tax take by increasing income taxes and HST. So what’s left? Increase taxes on the only major asset held

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Talk to us: we’re listening the same time, some feedback has indicated to me that further explanation is necessary.

First of all, I should make it clear why I take the time to produce articles from time to time. The answer is simple.

Some matters relating to our community strike me as particularly important, as being worthy of particular attention.

As a Councillor and representative of North Grenville residents, I am privileged to see certain developments which may not be apparent to most busy citizens, whose lives are occupied by a host of urgent tasks. I therefore believe it is incumbent upon me to show concern and leadership by making sure items of significance to people are brought forward. And so I act in consequence by producing commentaries and information items.

The article to which I refer above was such an effort.

Notwithstanding that fact, one letter to the editor referred to it as an effort to turn attention

by Jim Bertram A few weeks ago, I submitted an article to the Times entitled Tax Rise Anyone?

My intention in so doing was to raise awareness among North Grenville taxpayers concerning the worsening environment in Ontario vis-àvis upward external pressure on municipal taxation. As expected, the article drew a variety of responses, indicating to me that the article had made an impact. Most of the feedback I received consisted of requests for further discussion on the personal level.

These discussions have occurred at various venues. At

Take Back the Night in Brockville On Friday, September 8, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, residents of Leeds & Grenville are invited to come together at Hardy Park in downtown Brockville for our annual Take Back the Night park celebration. Join us in raising our voices and showing community solidarity in ending violence against women.

All across Canada, Take Back the Night events will be taking place throughout the month of September. Events can include marches, rallies, candlelight vigils and are designed to raise awareness of the safety issues women and children face in our country.

Take Back the Night is about women reclaiming the right to be free of violence and be able to be wherever they may choose to be at night without being fearful.

Our Take Back the Night evening will include live musical entertainment throughout the night by Dan Schaafsma of Half Nelson.

There will also be glow in the dark Zumba led by Meredith Armstrong of the YMCA

(7:00pm), a BBQ benefiting Leeds & Grenville Interval House, cotton candy, and activities.

The night will end with a rally and march from Hardy Park to City Hall, starting at 7:45pm. Help us build a community of support for survivors and raise awareness to end violence against women by joining us on our march.

Please bring flashlights to help us light up the park, and something comfortable to sit on while you enjoy the night!

Stop in for one event or stay for the entire night!

This is an inclusive, family-friendly, FREE event open to all members of the public of all ages! Hosted by: The Victim Issues Coordinating Committee.

For more information, please contact viccleedsgrenville@gmail.com. More information is also available at www.victiminfo.com under Community Involvement and on the event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ events/1834359970121060.

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The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term of Council (through to November, 2018). For more information, visit www. northgrenville.ca/careers.

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03.

No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website.

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THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA, KEMPTVILLE BRANCH IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS For six years, the Navy League of Canada, Kemptville Branch have worked to support and encourage the education and training of the youth of North Grenville and area through a Sea Cadet Corp. (12 to 18 years) and more recently a Navy League Corp (8 – 12 years) and through the provision of recreational opportunities and training, to promote the physical and mental fitness of the boys and girls participating in the Cadet Programmes The NL Board is looking for candidates for the position of Director with a commitment to community service and willingness to learn and work a team atmosphere.

A Board THE NAVY LEAGUE OFinCANADA, KEMPTVILLE member can expect to spend a minimum of 4-5 hours per BRANCH SEEKING FOR ITS month attendingISmeetings andCANDIDATES performing committee work.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The NL strives to have a Board with a wide range of range skills and experiences. Currently, the Board of Directors is For six years, the Navy Canada, Kemptville Branch seeking members that League possessofskills and/or experience in have worked to support and encourage the education and the following areas: of of thea current youth ofyouth Northparticipant; Grenville and area through a • training Parent Sea Cadet Corp.

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The Board is looking for candidates for the position of How NL to Apply: The Nominations Committee oftothe Board of Directors, is Director with a commitment community service and currently accepting applicants willingness to learnapplications, and work in aand teaminterested atmosphere.

A Board can submitcan a letter of to interest with a current resume member expect spendalong a minimum of 4-5 hours per and/or monthbiography attending to: meetings and performing committee work.

Mike McIntosh, President, Boardwith of Directors The NL strives to have a Board a wide range of range Kemptville Navy LeagueCurrently, the Board of Directors is skills and experiences.

E-mail: seekingmike@totalmovemanagement.ca members that possess skills and/or experience in the following areas: • Parent of a current youth participant; www.ngtimes.ca • Finance • Teacher at local secondary school; • Boater with experience in kayaks, canoes or motor boats;

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On August 16, the Fondation des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (FECCE) held its fifth annual charity golf tournament. The 138 golfers, along with volunteers and friends of the FECCE, who came out to support the cause were treated to both good weather and good times.

Thanks to the outstanding number of golfers and sponsors involved in the friendly tournament, the FECCE surpassed its fundraising goal and is pleased and proud to announce that proceeds from sponsorships, registration fees, donations, and the silent auction added up to a record-setting $23,409 to help students and families in need.

The money raised will have a real impact in the community. It will be used to help cover the cost of various programs, such as day camps,

enrichment camps, health care, and FECCE breakfasts, so that children from underprivileged families can benefit from services to which they would not otherwise have access.

“I am so pleased that we surpassed our goal again this year. Now we will be able to help even more children,” said François Bouchard, Chair of the FECCE. He added that the money raised will go a long way toward alleviating the effects of poverty on students’ well-being and academic success.

FECCE Executive Director and Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) Superintendent Jean-François Bard seconded Mr. Bouchard’s comments, adding that, thanks to the community’s generosity, many CECCE students will get the help and support they need to work toward achieving their potential. “I want to express my sincere thanks to those who are building a better world by showing how much they care,” he said.

CECCE Chair Johanne Lacombe attended the event and expressed her gratitude to the organizing committee under the leadership of Marc Lecompte for putting together yet another successful tourna-

ment. “Hard work on the part of FECCE board members who organized the fifth annual golf tournament paid off in spades, so the foundation can now help even more CECCE students reach their potential.”

On behalf of those who will benefit from the money raised and of FECCE members, the foundation wishes to thank everyone who came out to have a good time for a great cause. The FECCE is also grateful to its generous sponsors, including its platinum sponsor, Rogers, without whom the event could not have taken place.

The Fondation des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (FECCE) is a charitable organization that works to fight the effects of poverty on students attending Conseil des écoles catholiques du CentreEst French-language schools and help them overcome the obstacles they face every day. Established in 2011, the FECCE has contributed over $120,000 to make sure that children and teenagers get the winter clothing, food and medicine they need, to help them participate in activities they would not otherwise have access to, and to support their post-secondary education dreams.

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by J. Kenneth Mews, President, North Grenville Historical Society On September 30, 2017, the North Grenville Historical Society will hold its third annual Car Rally along with the annual Fundraising Dinner. This year, there will also be a special hiking route for those who would prefer an environmentally friendly option. All money raised will go towards the purchase of updated computers to improve our ability to maintain, access, and protect the information stored in the archives.

The Dinner will take place on the same day, September 30, with cocktails beginning at 5 pm. Dinner will be served at 6 pm. There will be a Silent Auction beginning at 5 pm (cash or cheque only). You may choose to participate in the Rally, enjoy the Dinner, or both.

Tickets for the Rally-and-Dinner combo cost $25.00 per person, Dinner only, $20.00. Tickets are available online at the NGHS website, by phone at 613-258-4401, or locally at Geronimo’s (cash only). For those purchasing tickets online or by phone, please pay by cheque or e-transfer (nghsociety@ gmail.com) made to the order of the North Grenville Historical Society and mail to NGHS, Box 1239, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0. Include your e-mail address so we can confirm your start time.

The Rally will begin at 9 am. You may request a specific later start-time when you purchase your tickets.

This is a fun event. Get a team together! Bring the kids!

They will have a great time and may even learn something about local history.

Canada 150 Medal program nominations close August 31

MP Gord Brown and MPP Steve Clark today there is a lot of fun to be had! reminded residents of the riding that the nomination Cheerleaders, a dance troupe deadline for their Canada 150 medals is August 31. and a circus act will also be “We have had a large number of nominations there to entertain. This is an so far, but we know there are more to come, so we event you don't want to miss. are reminding people to get their nominations and Witness our Childhood Warsupporting letters in as soon as possible,” says Gord. riors being knighted by our "There are so many people in Leeds-Grenville Olympian hopefuls. You can working to make our communities stronger. I enfind more information and/ courage everyone to take advantage of this opporor register for the event by tunity to recognize these individuals by submitting visiting www.cancer.ca/neona nomination before August 31," says Steve. nightkemptville.

They are looking for 150 of Leeds-Grenville’s Last year, over 650 people finest volunteers and community builders to present came decked out in neon and them with a Canada 150 Anniversary Medal. helped raise over $65,000.

Nominations are open to any resident of the ridThanks to fundraisers such ing. Nomination forms are available at both Gord as this event, the Canadian Brown’s and Steve Clark’s offices, and they are also Cancer Society invests more available to download on their respective websites: in childhood cancer research www.gordbrownmp.ca, and www.steveclarkmpp. than any other national charcom. When they are completed, they can be reity. This year so far, $3.8 milturned to either office. lion has been invested in 34 After the close of nominations, a panel of four different research projects on judges from throughout the riding will review them childhood cancer. There has and choose the 150 recipients. The medals will be been significant progress as presented at a special ceremony on October 11, 2017 a result of these investments. at the Brockville Arts Centre.

Thanks to card our municiBusiness 2col. wide =The 3.375" x 2"feature the Canadian Flag on one medals pal council, September will side and the full colour Canada 150 Symbol on the be proclaimed Childhood other. There is a gold background behind each, and Cancer Awareness Month in the outer rim is silver. The lettering is white on a blue North Grenville. Stay tuned In Business Since 2002background. The medals come in a presentation box. for the date of the raising of the flag!

Volunteering at Neon Night: Neon Night planning committee is looking for volunteers to help on event day. Volunteers are essential to the success of this event, and we need people to assist on the route, with registration, and entertainment/activities.

Anyone interested, please email cthompson@ontario. cancer.ca, or call 613-7231744 ext 3620, or Brenda Burich, Chair-Neon Night at 613-258-9852.

by Christina Thompson One of Kemptville’s premier events is coming back for its 4th year. It’s time to get out your glow gear and register! Neon Night Fun Run is planning, once again, to create a massive glowin-the-dark event for all the moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grammas, papas, kids and babies in the area to help fight childhood cancer.

This 2K and 5K noncompetitive fun run takes place from Riverside Park in Kemptville on Saturday, September 23. Registration and the pre-party starts at 5:30 pm and opening ceremonies will begin at 7 pm.

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Municipality asks for input on Community Centre renovations

by Hilary Thomson The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is looking for community input on how to improve the Merrickville Community Centre. The current look of the Centre, with weathered and yellowing white siding, leaves much to be desired. Especially so for a building that is used for so

many community events.

“Something has to happen to it,” says CAO John Regan.

The idea of hiring a consultant to look into the restoration of the building was put forward at an estimated cost of $5,000.

However, after doing some research into its history, it was found that there

by Hilary Thomson Both North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford will be offering electronic voting to their residents for the 2018 Municipal election. The two Municipalities have decided to enter into an agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc. [ISI], which will allow voters to cast their vote both online and by phone, 24 hours a day, on multiple days, from anywhere in the world.

“Elections are about democracy, and any steps we can take to increase the accessibility of the voting process enhances the democratic process,” says North Grenville Deputy Clerk Katie Valentin.

Many of the other municipalities in Leeds and Grenville are also using ISI, including Augusta, Brockville, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Leeds & The Thousand Islands, Gananoque, and Prescott. With so many municipalities in the area signing on, they were able to negotiate a lower price for the service, putting it between $2.25 and $2.35 per voter, instead of $3.25.

At the council meeting on August 8 in Merrickville-Wolford, some of the councillors expressed concern about sole sourcing, and entering into an agreement with ISI without looking at other options. Merrickville-Wolford Deputy Clerk, Christina Conklin, assured Council that, even so, staff believe this is the way to go. “There will be a huge cost savings for the municipality,” she said. “The Manager of Finance is supportive of the sole sourcing.”

Merrickville-Wolford did use this service in 2014, and staff believe it will be both cost effective and convenient for the 2018 election.

Having so many of the municipalities use the same system will simplify things for residents who have properties in multiple municipalities, and ease the administrative load for clerks.

Intelivote has been gaining popularity in Leeds and Grenville since the 2010 election, when six municipalities opted to use them, including North Grenville. They have a proven track record when it comes to handling the size and scale of Ontario municipal elections and when it comes to issues of security and protecting the secrecy of the vote.

wasn’t much to restore.

“It was an ugly barn,” Deputy Mayor Ann Barr told council.

It was decided that the $5,000 would be better used going towards new siding for the Community Centre, rather than for the services of a consultant.

“We don’t need a consultant to tell us what siding to use,” John Regan pointed out.

That being said, Council expressed interest in getting input from the public about what should be done to make their community hub more appealing. “We need to have a plan by budget time,” said councillor Kim Weedmark.

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by Hilary Thomson A new structure for Merrickville-Wolford advisory committees was met with some reservations by council at their meeting on August 8. The suggested new structure would affect all the legislated committees (Police Services Board, Library Board, Energy Management, Committee of Adjustment, Planning Advisory Committee), but condense some of the others to align more directly with the municipality’s strategic plan. The four committees suggested were: Healthy

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Living, Economic Development and Agriculture, Governance and Infrastructure, and Environment and Heritage. These new committees reflect the four pillars of the strategic plan directly, and it is hoped that a more focused approach will allow them to move more efficiently in the right direction. The four pillars are: promoting healthy living; building a progressive, growing economy; protecting heritage, rural and natural environments; and ensuring efficient, effective services and civic engagement.

While council members agreed with the overall plan, several were unsure whether making the change before the next municipal election would be a good idea. Deputy Mayor Ann Barr explained that the Strategic Planning Committee felt it would be best to realign the committees right away, to allow them to ease into the new structure and work out any kinks before the next term of council. However, several councillors, including May-

or David Nash, expressed their concern, saying that it would be unfair to throw a completely different structure at the current members of the committees, when they were told that their committee would be in place for the entire four years between elections.

“We need to have the advisory committees align with the strategic plan, but we can do that with the current groups,” said Councillor Chuck MacInnis.

After much deliberation, council decided to pass the new structure so it could be written into the procedural by-law, but to hold off implementation until the new term of council. They also passed a resolution that allows the committees to liaise and work together to test out the future hybrid model. “This gives them the opportunity to try out the marriage and see if it works,” said Mayor David Nash. The next group of councillors will also have the chance to review the structure, once the new term is in session. www.ngtimes.ca

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Neighbourhood gardens Enter to win the Yes… you “Can”! a new source of fresh Food Contest local food in Merrickville Food Hub makes it easier to

by William J. Langenberg, M.Sc. Env. Biol.

A vegetable garden outside your door of an apartment building or condominium provides a constant source of fresh nutritious vegetables. Neighbourhood gardening is a new ‘hip’ trend across Europe to combat climate change, but also to increase local nutritious food supply and to motivate interaction among apartment or condo dwellers.

During the spring of 2017, Andrew Earl, Executive Director of ‘Impact Residential Services’, proposed the idea of building raised vegetable beds behind Impact’s residential property on Main Street in Merrickville. It is the intent that these raised beds be shared with the next door apartment and condo dwellers beside the home, with the view to fostering new friendships and creating a sense of community.

Andrew built these beds this past spring. The residents of the home, under supervision of William Langenberg, Horticultural Therapist, and owner of ‘Grenville Herb Farm’ planted these raised beds with various vegetables and some herbs.

In Europe, neighbourhood gardens differ from urban garden plots, as neighbourhood gardens are provided to apartment dwellers free of charge by municipalities on vacant lots beside their apartment or condo dwellings. The municipality also provides the garden soil, and the local residents plant their own fruits and vegetables and share the harvest. This concept is to motivate neighbourhood interaction and provide the neighbourhood with a continuous supply of fresh nutritious food.

The condo and apartment dwellers on Merrickville’s Main Street were invited to join Impact’s residents in helping them to grow and harvest the vegetables. The soil was provided by Impact and the vegetable plants were donated by Grenville Herb Farm. Although this concept is new to the Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford, the neighbours are really getting interested, and it looks like that this project will be successful in the years to come.

Calling all picklers, canners, bakers and value-added product makers …do you make a relish, jam, cookie (or any other value-added local food product) that is the best? Are you ready to see if everyone else agrees?

The Two Rivers Food Hub is happy to announce the return of our Yes… you “Can”!

Food Contest.

The competition closes Friday, September 8, 2017, and winners will be announced as part of the Lanark County Harvest Festival on September 10 at 3pm, at Beckwith Park. Home canners, farmers, and professional food processors are invited to enter for a chance to win a five-hour food-production experience at the Two Rivers Food Hub in Smiths Falls. This includes full access to our inspected fully-equipped commercial kitchens and consulting time with the food hub staff on how to take your product to market.

Compete in any of three categories: ‘sweet preserve’, ‘pickle’ or ‘other’ (‘other’ includes any local food based value-added product including dried, fermented, baked, etc.); one winner will be chosen as the ‘overall winner’,

taking home the grand prize.

The staff and board members of The Two Rivers Food Hub will carry out judging for the three categories with the ‘Best Overall’ winner being selected and awarded by a panel of Harvest Festival volunteers.

Entrants must be from the Counties of Lanark or Leeds Grenville, have a product which incorporates local ingredients, and which they are interested in taking to market.

Products must be delivered to one of the following locations no later than 4:00 pm Friday, September 8, 2017: Two Rivers Food Hub, Gallipeau Centre, 361 Queen St., Smiths Falls.

Or at our depots: Merrickville; Fridays, 5-6pm, 118 Brock Street West at Healthily Ever After; or Kemptville; Fridays, 5-6pm, 2676 County Rd. 43 at Nature's Way. “This contest provides a great opportunity for local food makers to expand their current production and share their amazing products with new markets. The Two Rivers

grow beyond a small, home based business, increase production and introduce your food to a network of consumers that want local products.

The demand for local food has never been greater,” comments Marie White, Lanark County Tourism Manager.

“We hope to introduce more producers to the equipment and facilities newly offered by the Two Rivers Food Hub,” Bruce Enloe adds, “and encourage local producers to grow and expand in order to meet the demand for local food.”

For more information, contact Bruce Enloe, Two Rivers Food Hub General Manager, bruce@tworiversfoodhub.com. For general information, visit http:// tworiversfoodhub.com/ or call 613-205-1338.

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Premier visits the Two Rivers Food Hub

8th Annual

L-R: TRFH GM Bruce Enloe, Premier Kathleen Wynne, TRFH Board Chair Peter McKenna, Lanark County Warden Bill Dobson. Photo: Deron Johnston On Wednesday, August 16, the Two Rivers Food Hub welcomed Premier Kathleen Wynne, to view the commercial kitchen space and offices. Bruce showed her around the facility, giving the premier a chance to meet with staff and commercial kitchen clients. During her visit, Premier Wynne had a first-hand glimpse of the good work being done to support small local food businesses. We thank Premier Wynne kindly for her support of our efforts to build on and strengthen local foodways in Eastern Ontario.

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WANTED Wanted- rent, buy or borrow; a working Super8mm SOUND projector- please contact pandgpostma@gmail. com.

SINGLE WOMAN looking to share my residence & expenses in Kemptville with mature Lady or Ladies. Please call my rep. 613.258.2142 Looking to rent farmland.

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Large amounts of fill, Kemptville area. 613 314 9327 In a shared house a furnished room for rent $700. a month in Oxford Mills. Call 613-294-7420.

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Mixed hardwood firewood. $100 Winter tires (215x60R17) per cord delivered. Two cord on rims (J16x6 1/2J. Like minimum.Charlie 989-2768. new.$775 613-612-5367 Mixed hardwood firewood, $100 Two Hayden bird cages a cord delivered. Jon 227-3650 18x18 plus extras $25 Phone 613-269-2010 WANTED 4 Cooper summer tires 10KM 215/60/R15 No Rims $250. Looking to harvest cedar trees from 3 to 6 ft tall off 613-269-2010 acreage. (613)799-0958 kitchen set, solid oak. 4 captain's chairs. Antique dresser. Caregiver to sit with elderly father call or text 613-223258-4207 9475 Free kittens.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Aug 31-Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 1:30-4 pm and from 5-7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

With Labour Day weekend, the need for blood will be greater. Please Aug 8 A Mid Summer Night’s Dream by the Company of Fools, Maplewood donate and book your appointment at blood.ca or at 1-888- 236-6283 Park, 7 pm.

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

Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778.

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 Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church.

Everyone welcome $5.00.

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

Refreshments available.

New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.

Meetings at 2 pm. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737.

Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. 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/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed.

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 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/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library.

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

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent.

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/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome. the north grenville

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End Of Summer - Back To School

Teach your kids a safer commute to school (NC) Every September brings textbooks, homework, new friends and…road rage? Parents with young children are reporting an increase in unsafe driving practices in school zones, according to a recent survey by CAA. The top two dangerous driving behaviours that motorists are guilty of in school zones are speeding and distracted driving.

While there are lots of things drivers can do to make mornings and after school safer for students, it's also important to prepare your kids and arm them with advice to keep them safe. Here's some information you can share with them to help create a safer commute.

Make time. If your kids are biking, walking or wheeling to school alone, help them get organized the night before and ensure they have time in the morning for a leisurely journey. Rushing means making quick, and sometimes potentially unsafe decisions.

Ask your kids for help. The number one thing parents can do to be safer is give themselves more time to drop off their kids — but they can't do it alone. Ask your children to help you get them to school on time by preparing their backpacks the night before, lending a hand at breakfast and generally supporting the goal of getting out the door sooner.

Get the right gear. If your kids walk to school, make sure they have comfortable shoes with good traction. If they bike, a well-fitting helmet is a must, as is learning your community's bylaws for cyclists. Also make sure your children know how to signal their intentions for turning and know to make eye contact with motorists when crossing.

Be a great bus passenger. Almost a third of Canadian students ride a school bus or vehicle. They can help their bus driver give them a safer ride to school by being on time for pick-ups, waiting in a safe place that's well back from the edge of the road, crossing in front of the bus and never behind,keeping their voices down in the vehicle, and staying seated facing forward at all times. If driving in a personal or commercial vehicle, make sure the seat belts are working and are being worn.

Follow safety instructions. The CAA School Safety Patrol program has 70,000 student volunteers across the country who help ensure their peers get to school safely. As one of the largest youth volunteer programs, they help play an important role in school zone safety in many areas of the country. Keep a lookout for their bright safety vests.

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End Of Summer - Back To School Na n c y C o w a n Sc h o o l o f DANC E (Member of Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association) (Member of Canadian Dancesport Federation)

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(NC) One of every parent's worst back-to-school nightmares is their kids coming home with half-eaten or completely untouched lunch bags. It's frustrating for parents who take time each day to pack a nutritious meal for their child, but this is a battle that can be overcome.

“Kids can be picky about everything, from the way food is presented to them to the type of food they're presented with,” explains Sébastien Bergeron of Dairy Farmers of Canada. “For concerned parents, peace of mind can come with letting kids choose foods that they're excited to try and that are good for their overall health and well-being.”

Here are a few practical steps to help get even the pickiest of kids back on track and eating their school lunches this year.

1. Involve kids in lunchtime planning. Give them options to choose from so they feel in control. Offer a few choices for each part of their lunch, like chopped veggies and fruits with healthy dips; proteins like sliced meats, cheese or hard-boiled eggs; and high-fibre carbohydrates for longer lasting energy.

2. Take it a step further and have kids help prepare their lunch. Even kindergarteners can start with easy tasks like washing fruits and veggies. Kids get a sense of pride from helping out with their lunch prep, and are more likely to eat it if they know what's in it.

3. Invest in good thermal containers and bottles to ensure kid's food and drinks remain hot or cold, or even separated from each other the way that they like. Don't forget to check that they can open the containers and bags easily.

4. Make a snack-inspired lunch. Many kids would prefer to graze throughout the day.

Consider creative “finger foods” that are easy and fun to eat. Think of it as a bento box lunch, and pack items like cheese and crackers, veggies and dip, fruit and a granola bar. For drinks, Canadian milk is free of antibiotic residues and artificial bovine growth hormone, helping parents feel good about this choice for their children.

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5. For younger children, create a reward system for when they do finish their lunches.

For example, give them a sticker and once they've collected a week's worth they get a special treat.

6. Make food experimentation fun for kids. Take them grocery shopping and let them pick one new item a week to try out. Try sampling different Canadian cheeses and pick one that kids like and have chosen for themselves.

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The 162nd Spencerville Fair, September 7 to 10, 2017

From the opening ceremonies Thursday, September 7, to classic country on stage Sunday afternoon September 10, the 162nd Spencerville Fair is sure to have something to entice fairgoers of all ages.

Taking the stage on Friday September 8 is 21 Gun Salute with Silver Creek opening, and Saturday September 9 is Brea Lawrenson and Jordan McIntosh with Adam Hamelin as their closer. For ticket prices and outlets visit spencervillefair.ca. (19+ ID required for admission) Other entertainment, included in fair admission, features the Triple Trouble and Blackwell on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon be sure to see Rhythmfoot with Frank and Chandra Leahy and Family, Moore and Moore the Nashville Twin Sisters and T.G. Sheppard. Get there early as this is always a packed and entertaining show Robertson Amusements is once again providing us with a fantastic midway and Helicopter Rides are back – provided by Kouri’s Kopters – (weather permitting). The Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derby (along with the adorable Kids Power Wheels to start) are sure to please as usual.

Out on the enormous fairgrounds, there’s something going on from morning to night, including performances by President Choice Super Dogs – Presenting Waterbark, Saunders Country Critters Zoo and Sanctuary – Come talk to the Animals, The Blacksmith – Hear the Anvil Ring, Rynestone Magic, Little Rays Reptiles and Rexy the T-Rex – North Americas Largest Strolling T-Rex! Add in an artisan marketplace and exhibit buildings with lots of food, animals and shows and you’ve got four days chuck full of lots of things to see and do.

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Visit spencervillefair.ca or facebook for our full line-up of tent and grounds entertainment and ticket information.

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Surveys and what matters most to you Over the past couple of months, there’s been some excellent discussion in the North Grenville Times about how best to represent the interests of North Grenville residents, democratically. We’ve received a healthy number of letters to the editor, some of which we’ve even given space outside of the “Letters To The Editor” section. We strongly encourage residents to submit their views to us on topics like these (just send an email to editor@ngtimes.ca). We also encourage you to suggest any other topic that you feel strongly about, or ones about which you want to know more.

If you hadn’t noticed, we’ve created a number of surveys over the past six months on a wide range of topics. Your input on these surveys has been

very helpful to us and allowed us to bring the issues that matter to you into the spotlight, so that everyone can become better informed, or allow residents to simply express their feelings and opinions.

Another benefit to some in taking these surveys is that it allows you to contribute to the discussion anonymously. We recognize that not everyone is comfortable writing an open letter to us about their feelings or opinions. We also recognize that not everyone is comfortable making their name public for all to see either. These surveys allow anyone to contribute to the discussion without having your name shown publicly.

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by Deron Johnston Former Kemptville resident, Linda Girard, was recently the featured artist-in-residence at Geraldine’s Gallery (owned by local artist and real estate agent, Geraldine Taylor). The retired former teacher, who taught locally at St Mike’s for 15 years, spent a week creating art at the gallery, which is located on County Road 43 at Somerville Road. The gallery itself is a remarkable building, with a convenient suite on the second floor, perfect for visiting artists.

While attending Queen’s University in Kingston, Linda specialized in Renaissance Art, and later continued her studies at the University of Ottawa School of Art where she began experimenting in encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, an ancient Greek method that involves adding colour to heated beeswax, and then applying it to a surface

like wood, canvas, or other materials.

During her prolific week at the gallery, Linda took advantage of the beautiful natural setting and created a number of pieces of varying sizes that were on display for those who visited during her stay. She enjoyed her time immensely, the mornings out on the property and the afternoons on the deck, creating her encaustic works. Also an accomplished musician, she enjoyed the opportunity to do a little singing as well.

Earlier this year, Geraldine Taylor herself had been the artist-in-residence for the Aylmer Art Association (where Linda currently lives), and convinced Linda to come and join her in North Grenville for a week. These two have worked together before, being part of a group that founded the Dandelion Festival, which was originally intended to be a local arts festival, but, over time, evolved into an event with a wider range of interests.

They also worked together on the North Grenville Arts and Culture Council along with Maggie Boyer and others.

Linda was very excited about an upcoming trip to the Tuscany region of Italy, where she will be spending two weeks, from September 18 to October 1. On returning to Canada, she’ll be coming back to Geraldine’s Gallery to conduct a workshop covering three Saturdays in October.

The workshop is open to anyone, and will run from 11-4 each day and include an outdoor picnic lunch on the grounds, weather permitting, of course. For further information, and to register, contact Geraldine Taylor at info@geraldinesgallery.com or call her at 613-808-8912.

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Nurse hopes to educate and inspire about palliative care

by Hilary Thomson A nurse from the Ottawa Valley has published a book of short stories about her experience working in palliative care. Mary Gatschene has been a nurse for 30 years and, while she hasn’t always worked with the terminally ill, she believes it is her true

calling. “It’s something I feel inside,” she says.

“I’m Not Dead Yet: Living Every Moment”, is a compilation of 34 short stories inspired by true events, some from her personal life, and others by patients she has worked with, in hospice, overseas, and in the community. She was inspired to

write the book by a palliative care doctor who told her she should write her stories down.

She decided to create one book to have at the hospice where she works in Kitchener, but so many people started asking for copies she decided to consider self publishing.

The book, published by Freisen Press, came out at the end of June and has already been met with a lot of interest by people involved in palliative care. “I had a doctor from Australia contact me and ask me for a copy,” Mary says.

The book is a passion project for Mary, and her hope is that it will educate people about palliative care and what really goes on in a hospice.

“People think it’s such a depressing place,” May says.

“But we laugh and have a lot of fun.” The book is full of stories that are uplifting, raw and truthful, meant to shed light, comfort and hope on a subject that is often so taboo.

It took her a year to write and was edited by her sister who lives in Kemptville.

Mary says she hopes that all health professionals will read her book, as well as caregivers who are supporting

a loved one at the end of their life. “It’s the little things you can do that are important,” she says. “People’s hopes are different. It’s to have their family by their side, talk to a sister they haven’t seen in a while, or feel the wind on their face. I want to educate people about the good we can do at end of life.”

The title of the book was inspired by a patient of hers who, from her hospital bed, reminded her crying family that: “I’m not dead yet.” Hospice care is about living your best life right up until the end, which is something that Mary truly believes in. “We do fun things,” Mary says, “We really let them live.”

The book is available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the Friesen Press website. It is also being carried locally by the Food Market in Merrickville, and Mary hopes to have it available elsewhere in the community soon. She says she never set out to make any money off the book, and hopes to donate any profits made from sales back to hospice care.

come synonymous in the thinking of non-Christians with right-wing American politics, with intolerance, with favouring rich over poor, with walls, even with hate. Those responsible for bringing about this situation are guilty of bringing the Gospel into deep disrepute, and should remember the words of Jesus, just as strong as the words of Paul: “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”

[Matthew 7.22-23].

One result of this identification of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics is that the Gospel is being rejected out of hand by those who oppose racism, bigotry, and by those working for justice and fairness for the poor and oppressed.

Christianity is being seen as the oppressor! This is so wrong, so far from the teaching and reality of Jesus and the Gospel, that one has to conclude that there is some-

thing satanic about it all.

Contrast the televangelist, or the right-wing and wealthy politician with the words of James in his letter: “But you have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you?

Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?

Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?”[James 2.6-7] “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded.

Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you.

The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was

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Christ or Christendom?

by David Shanahan There are certain beliefs, based on Scripture and reason, that all Christians believe. Without those central truths, you’re not a Christian, according to the Bible.

There are some groups who try and get around those truths by changing the text of the New Testament, or ignoring parts of it. There are others who add to it: putting in rules and regulations to make people conform to a more strict, or legalistic version of the Gospel. This can be a really serious problem: both for them, and for the way the world views Christianity and Christians.

Paul, the great Apostle, recognised this danger and warned the early Christians about being duped by “another Gospel”, which was not the same as the one he preached. In fact, he was remarkably strong in his comments: “Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.

But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach August 23, 2017

a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!”[Galatians 1.7-9] That is strong language.

Perhaps in some circles, it may be considered too strong, unwarranted, or intolerant. But Paul saw a genuine danger to the spiritual safety of those who were being thrown into confusion by this false teaching, and nothing is more important in this world than the truth of the Gospel. What other issue has more lasting significance than whether God is, or is not? Everything in your life, and in eternity, will be affected by the answer to that question: is there a God? The reality of the danger Paul warned against can be seen in our own time.

Various parts of the Christian church has become completely identified with the politics, the world, even with a particular country or political party. As a result, terms like “born-again Christian”, or “evangelical” have be-

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not opposing you.” [James 5.1-6].

You can be a wealthy Christian, or a poor one.

You can disagree with your brothers and sisters about many things. But don’t be duped into narrow-minded thinking and holier-thanthou attitudes. The only safe path is to know the Lord and his Scriptures. To detect counterfeits, all you have to

do is to know the original and genuine well enough that you won’t be fooled.

This world is lost and in one unholy mess: we know that.

But much of what passes for evangelical Christianity, particularly in the U.S., is only making things worse by turning people away from the truth and the only answer to our sorry world.

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Kemptville 73’s show appreciation to their community

Novice in their glory….the “novice” part of the day received a special treat as they get to pose with their ‘73 heroes. your sportsguy On Monday, August 14, the 73’s partnered up with local businesses CTC, Tim Hortons, and Johnsson’s Independent to host the first Fan Appreciation Camp from 3 pm to 6 pm, held on the second ice pad at the Municipal Centre. Approximately 90 young hockey players registered to experience this unique event, with Novice on the ice from 3 to 4 pm, Atom surfaced from 4 to 5 pm, and PeeWee/Bantam to wrap up the day at 5 to 6 pm.

As well as new owner Jason York and head coach Rob Dobson, with 73’s Thomas Daskas, Garrett Meyer, Jack York, Luke Jefferies, Noah Rowe, Ashton Fry, Jacob Mousand, John Beaton, Tyson Kirkby, Vincent Roy, Alex Giguiere, Jarrett Williams, Nick Bond, and Liam Hunter, everyone who attended had a wonderful time, as they were thrilled to be on the ice with a “real 73”, as stated by a young bladed warrior.

The 73’s camp opened up on Tuesday with an optional shinny contest from 1 pm to 2 pm, with practice scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, and then a chance to face Nepean at home on Saturday, August 19 at 3 pm, into Nepean for 2 pm challenge on Sunday…then Monday off for a round of golf at Sports Hall of Fame 73’s Golf Tournament.

Back to the grind on Tuesday, and a game against Smiths Falls on Wednesday, August 23 on home turf. Practices and away games scheduled until the Bell Sensplex Showcase on Saturday, September 2, will keep the “boys of winter” hopping.

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